Southern Free Times - 04th July 2019

Bernie Stephens, Peter Stacy, Mick Bradford, Ev Eastwell, Wayne Sudgen and John Eastwell with the 1923 Dodge being restored.

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MORE TO LOVE The editor’s desk Former US President Theodore Roosevelt famously said that the more you know about your past, the better prepared you are for the future.

That makes the future pretty bright for Warwick and surrounds. At present there’s a real focus on the past.

The townsfolk of Allora have mobilised in preparation for is big 150th anniversary celebrations on 20-21 July.

The weekend not only marks 150 years of local government and the connection of the Southern Railway Line from Toowoomba to Hendon in 1869, but also celebrates the Allora and District Historical Society’s 50th year.

Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey will officially open Allora’s recently renovated Old Shire Chambers as part of the festivities.

Back in Warwick, a couple of groups dedicated to preserving the past joined forces to help get a 1923 Dodge Tourer back on the road in time to celebrate its 100th birthday in a few years’ time.

While on centenary celebrations, local legend Tom Cross toasted that milestone this week with family and his many friends.

And the townsfolk have only just marked the contribution of the horse to the region, with the unveiling of a HorsePower sculpture.

That’s a region in touch with its past!

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TOM IS ’BETTER THAN EVER’ AT 100

BY ABBEY CANNAN Long-time local Tom Cross was overwhelmed with joy as he celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends at the Warwick Golf Club on Saturday 29 June.

Around 80 members of Tom’s family and friends attended the event, with some travelling from as far as Mackay.

Tom’s good friend Dan Roche said that the party was a very good day.

“Tom got up and gave a speech like he was still a 25-year-old,” Dan said.

“I rang him up yesterday for his birthday and asked ‘how do you feel?’ and he said ‘the best I’ve felt in 100 years.’”

Long-time local Tom Cross celebrates his 100th birthday.

After a century of living, Tom is still as sharp as a tack with a great memory and continues to mow the lawn at his property

on his ride on mower.

Tom moved to the Warwick area from Ipswich in the early 1950’s and worked at the Lyndhurst Stud Farm up until he retired in his early 70’s.

Another good friend of Tom, Trevor Campbell said Tom was overwhelmed with all of the love from his family and friends at the party and had a great day.

“I believe he has had a very big weekend,” Trevor said.

“There was an open house at his daughter’s place on the weekend and he has another function on this weekend, so he will continue to celebrate for another week which he rightly should.”’

DROUGHT REVIEW CALLS FOR MORE SCIENCE Two of Queensland’s pre-eminent agriculture industry voices have recommended changes to how droughts are prepared for and managed in Queensland, including putting science at the forefront of drought declarations.

Former Queensland Farmers Federation CEO Ruth Wade and former AgForce CEO Charles Burke made 20 recommendations following a far-reaching independent drought program review that included close consultation with industry stakeholders.

Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner said the State Government had accepted 13 of the recommendations and accepted in principle a further six.

“To properly support communities and industry, we need science and more transparent indicators to contribute more to

decisions about drought declarations, while maintaining a role for vital on-the-ground intelligence,” Mr Furner said.

“We will develop a new process that lets us keep all the best aspects of our local drought committee process but incorporates clear and publicly available scientific benchmarks to inform decisions on drought declarations.

“We expect this improved process to be in place by 2021.”

Releasing the report of the independent review and the government’s response, Mr Furner said the reforms would bring Queensland’s drought management processes in to line with the National Drought Agreement signed by all states and the Federal Government earlier year.

“I have personally met with farmers who are badly affected by more than six years

of drought right around this state, and the Palaszczuk Government continues to stand right beside them,” Mr Furner said.

“We know the climate is changing, and our approach to supporting farmers and building their resilience needs to change as well.

“Change is tough, but we are 100 per cent committed to our agricultural industries and the families and businesses that have been doing it tough in this drought.

“That is why we have committed a further $74.6M in this year’s State Budget to continue the multi-agency Drought Assistance Package over the next four years.

“We will continue to fund financial counselling support with $1.5m over four years as part of that Budget commitment."

Mr Furner said more than $670 million in assistance had been provided. ●

Tom continues to stay active by taking care of his great vegetable garden, at his house where he lives by himself, with some assisted care to help him out when needed.

“He brought himself a new car for his 97th birthday, although he does not drive it now, as his licence expired on his 100th birthday,“ Trevor said.

“Every Monday and Saturday night, Tom gets together with a few of his mates and plays cards, and he is very thankful for his friends.

“His daughter and son and extended family also live locally.“ ●

MAN FOUND AFTER BLAZE A man with a medical condition who went missing after a house fire at Karara, west of Warwick on Saturday 29 June has been found.

Police went searching for the 38-year-old man who was unaccounted for following a fire which destroyed a house at Karara.

Around 11.40am officers were called to the Wickham Road home to find it engulfed in flames. One of the occupants could not be located despite his vehicle and dog being at the residence.

The man, described as being Caucasian, about 177cm tall with a slim build and short brown hair was safely found on the same afternoon as the fire.

Investigations into the cause of the fire are continuing. ●

FASTER PERMITS IN THE PIPELINE FROM NEW PLUMBING LAWS New plumbing laws which come into effect this week will support the local building industry with a streamlined approach to speeding up the application process for plumbing and drainage works.

The new efficient approach to approving plumbing applications will see approval times significantly reduced.

From 1 July, standard plumbing applications timeframes are reduced from 20 to 10 business days.

A Southern Downs Regional Council spokesperson said reduced application processing times will save money and time for both businesses and new residential home owners.

“Faster permit processing saves money and time. Council is committed to supporting the local building industry by embracing the reforms to the fullest. This new streamlined process benefits plumbing businesses who can begin work earlier as well as new residential home owners as work will begin earlier,” the spokesperson said.

In the lead up to the implementation of the reforms, council’s Built Environment team communicated extensively with local industry stakeholders.

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“We want to enable industry growth in our region, but we also want to ensure that our online lodgement system is operating efficiently for our customers before we roll it out. The good news is that the new reforms have been introduced and going forward, our local building industry and community will benefit from these reforms,” said the spokesperson.

The new reforms also make provisions for amending existing permits. Applicants can apply to amend or extend the timeframe for an existing permit rather than starting a new application. Permits can be extended for up to two years but there is no limit to the number of times an application can be extended.

All permit work will continue to be inspected by the council. Reduced timeframes only apply to obtaining a permit. A person must still get a permit before starting permit work and must comply with the permit and any conditions of the permit. ●

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Admiring the old 1923 Dodge are, from left, Bernie Stephens, Don Haidley, Peter Stacy, Mick Bradford, Wayne Sugden, John Eastwell and Cameron Haidley, who was pictured as a child sitting on top of the vehicle when it was delivered to the museum.

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wo groups dedicated to the preservation of local history have combined to get a vintage vehicle back on the road in the lead up to its centenary year.

The Warwick Veteran and Vintage Vehicle Club has extended a helping hand Pringle Cottage Museum to restore a 1923 Dodge Tourer to its former glory.

The old Dodge helped the community in times of need - having been fitted out as a fire truck during World War II - and now that same community is returning the favour.

It is hoped to have the Dodge ready to hit the road in time for the club’s main event for the year - Heritage Weekend - in the last week of January next year.

The vehicle was first registered at Hedington Hill in 1923. It started life as a Dodge Tourer, blue in colour and typical of the day.

It was used locally for many years and sold to a buyer in Dalby. It was then used there, but sometime around World War II it was converted into a fire fighting appliance by removing the tourer body and fabricating a utility tray with a water pump driven from

the tail shaft.

This pump was mounted after the gearbox and the rear axle was disengaged when the pump was engaged. This meant that the vehicle must remain stationary when pumping water, but changing gears meant that the pump would run faster.

The vehicle served as a fire appliance for many years in both Dalby and Toowoomba but it is believed it was retired from service sometime in the 1950s.

A daughter of one of the people involved with the Dodge when it served as an

appliance was a boarder at Scots College in Warwick.

As the vehicle had served its time, it then found its way to the college where it resumed its water pumping duties. It was used at the college for years, but was left out in the rain sometime in the mid-1960s and found itself submerged in one of the Condamine floods.

The college then decided that it had completed its tour of duty and it was decided to donate the vehicle to Pringle Cottage Museum.

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Car club president Peter Stacy presents Pringle Cottage Museum president Bernie Stephens with a cheque for $5000 to assist in the restoration.

In 1968, Don Haidley went and got the vehicle from the college and delivered it to the Museum.

An old picture depicts a young Cameron Haidley sitting on the roof of the car as it was being unloaded at the museum. In that photo, the others are Robin Barrie, Gus Conolly, Peter Brixley and Len Bennett.

The car was driven into the shed by Don Haidley and there it remained, largely untouched.

The museum decided that a serious attempt should be made to get the old girl back into running order in time to celebrate her 100 laps around the sun, which she will achieve in 2023.

They therefore, with the help of several volunteers, have given her a fresh coat of paint, restored the engine to running order, rebuilt her gearbox and pump and spruced her up considerably.

These restoration works are expensive and the museum needed a bit of help to perform the more elaborate work to get the old vehicle in a roadworthy condition.

The matter was brought to the attention of the Warwick Veteran and Vintage Vehicle Club earlier this year.

The club decided that this was indeed a most worthy cause. Therefore on Saturday 15 June, car club president Peter Stacy presented Pringle Cottage Museum president Bernie Stephens with a cheque for $5000 to assist in the remainder of the restoration.

Additionally at a recent club event held in conjunction with the Toowoomba club

A young Cameron Haidley sits on the roof of the Dodge as it was being unloaded at the museum. Others in the photo are Robin Barrie, Gus Conolly, Peter Brixley and Len Bennett. and the Lockyer Valley club, a raffle was held for the Dodge and a further $250 was added to the donation, making a total of $5250.

Volunteers at the Pringle Cottage Museum are busy preparing for the big Jumpers and Jazz Festival.

The museum opens from 9am to 3pm every day of the festival and has several

features to fit in with the theme, including an impressive yarn-bombed sulky, a wall of sunflowers along the fence and crocheted bells representing each of the schools in the area.

New glass cabinets in Eastwell Hall are currently hosting a wedding dress display with the oldest exhibit dating back to 1908. ●

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The Dodge brothers made their initial fortune supplying Ford with engines and transmissions and such was their reputation, Dodge's first automobile, announced in 1914 for the 1915 model year, immediately leapt to third place in the sales race.

After building some military vehicles in World War I, the Dodge brothers moved into civilian commercial vehicles in 1916 and teamed up with the Graham Brothers in the 1920s to build a range of body styles.

Dodge began exporting cars to Australia in 1916, the first official dealership being S.A. Cheney of Adelaide and before long agencies had sprung up in all states.

The ability of the Dodge to withstand punishment made the car popular in Australia and most of those exported here were bodied locally by the likes of Holden.

Dodge's 1923 model was essentially a carryover from the previous year, using the same 114-inch wheelbase chassis and L-head four-cylinder engine. The motor displaced 212 cubic inches from its cast iron block, had solid valve lifters and produced 35 horsepower while the transmission was via selective sliding unit with three forward speeds.

Braking was on the rear wheels only but Dodge promoted their use of quick action brakes with larger than normal 14-inch drums to provide superior stopping power.

The biggest innovation to occur in 1923 was the introduction of allsteel bodywork, an industry first, starting with a business coupe and followed by a four-door sedan.

Other body styles available included the tourer, roadster and several custom bodies.

Dodge produced 151,000 cars in 1923 and was ranked sixth in the industry.

Sadly the death of the Dodge brothers in 1920 saw the company fall into slow decline until was sold to Chrysler in July 1928 and the brand remains in integral part of this corporation to the present day.

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Members of the Warwick Artists group are busy getting ready for a display of works at a pop-up Art Hub - in the Leslie Park Arcade, 42 Palmerin Street - for the whole jumpers and Jazz festival.

Warwick is full of very talented people and the festival is an opportune time for those to visit Warwick to come and see enjoy and purchase local art.

The Art Hub is a joining together of displays of work from 16 members and artists of the Warwick Artists group, local artist Nikki Wood and artists from her group, as well as the Warwick Potters.

The groups are very fortunate to have use of the whole arcade and are very excited to show visitors to Warwick what they can do.

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FUNDS FOR LESLIE DAM BOAT RAMP Funding has been secured to upgrade the Leslie Dam boat ramp.

A partnership between Southern Downs Regional Council and water services corporation SunWater has secured the necessary funding to extend and upgrade the ramp while low dam levels offer an opportune time for the works.

Councillor Rod Kelly said council had

been proactive in finding new avenues for funding.

“While state funding has eluded us for many years, council has been proactive in finding new avenues to fund the upgrade of Leslie Dam boat ramp,” Cr Kelly said.

“A partnership agreement has been reached between Southern Downs Regional Council and SunWater to each contribute

$30,000 to deliver the ramp extension.

“The Leslie Dam boat ramp is an important piece of recreational infrastructure for our region and a significant draw card attracting visitors as well as serving the needs of local residents and many interest groups.

“The upgrade will ensure economic activity is generated, which in turn will have

beneficial outcomes for the local economy.”

Cr Kelly said current low water levels at the dam provided an opportune time to undertake the works ready for when the water levels return.

“The works will also make accessing the dam easier and safer during this dry period,” he said. ●

POPULAR CRAFT BEER TASTING WINNING HEARTS AND MINDS

BY ABBEY CANNAN A great time was had by all guests at the Criterion Hotel in Warwick on Friday night, 28 June, as they hosted the very popular Craft Beer Tasting event.

A man with many years of experience in the craft beer industry, known as the ‘Beer Bear’, took guests on a journey through the wonders of craft beer land.

The night was enjoyed by all attendees, from those that had never tried craft beer and for those that have been drinking craft beer for a long time.

Criterion Hotel manager Kylie Jenner said that the night was special as they normally only test eight beers but attendees on the night got to try 10 beers and a range of premium spirits from the Beenleigh Distillery, not just their rum but also their gorgeous Gin. Regular to the Criterion Hotel’s Craft Beer tastings is local business David Martin

and he said that he loved the experienced presenter discussing history about the beer.

“Good people. Good beer. Good night,” David said.

A first-timer to the tastings was Liam Graham who travelled from Brisbane and he said that the night was filled with good vibes and quality products.

“There was a quality spokesperson and I really liked the majority of the beers,“ Liam said.

“It was a good night and I really enjoyed it.“ Peter and Josette Bradshaw travelled to the event from Bribie Island and said that they were in the area for the Warrengarra steam train trip.

“Although I’m not really a beer person, it was interesting and good to try something different,“ Josette said.Another attendee, Grace Andrew, was in the area for the weekend after travelling from Brisbane and said that the night was awesome.●

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Southern Downs Steam Railway will be running our very popular trains in conjunction with the annual Jumpers & Jazz in July festival Sat 20 & Sun 21July and Sat 27 These will be short runs to Hendon in the morning and Wheatvale in the afternoon Trains will leave Warwick Station at 10:00am and 2:00pm Plus NIGHT TIME SPECIAL to Hendon Friday 26 at 5:30

Emu Vale Memorial Hall Committee members were pleased to welcome Southern Downs mayor Tracy Dobie and councillors Marika McNichol and Rod Kelly to a recent barbecue for the official opening of blinds installed in the hall.

This project was made possible by a grant received from the Drought Communities Program from the Federal Government and Southern Downs Regional Council.

Committee president Les Kable thanked the mayor and councillors and also acknowledged the committee members and community members who attended the opening or raising of the blinds.

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“It is the assistance of grants that enables us to keep the hall going for community use.

The QCWA Emu Vale Branch also uses the hall free of charge,” Les said.

“We are grateful to Southern Downs Regional Council and the Federal Government for this grant”.

The blinds were installed by Andersens, Warwick, and have greatly improved the hall’s interior appearance.

The mayor and councillors joined the committee members and members of the community for a barbecue lunch. An enjoyable afternoon was had by all.

Special thanks to Mayor Dobie for staying and answering numerous questions. ●

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He’s a national legend (I Still Call Australia Home), and a global phenomenon in his day! Born in Tenterfield, ’70s star Peter Allen’s connection to Tenterfield was immortalised in his song Tenterfield Saddler, harking back to childhood visits to see his grandfather, George Woolnough, Tenterfield’s saddler and a local identity.

To be held in early September, the second annual Peter Allen Festival countdown launched last week with a community information session in Tenterfield.

A cross section of the community came to learn about the 2019 program, which includes free and ticketed events to appeal to music-lovers, foodies, families, and, of

course, Peter Allen fans.

The festival’s headline act is the awardwinning cabaret tribute, Livvy and Pete: The Songs of Olivia Newton-John and Peter Allen. As camp as maracas and tender as Pete’s gift to Livvy ’I Honestly Love You’, there promises to be rollerskates, T-Birds, Pink Ladies, ’80s jazzercise and an Oscarwinning song to boot!

Other events include a Peter Allen Boulevarde street party, a Gala Awards Dinner, a ’70s-inspired LA Garden Party, a jam session of award-winning Australian and local musicians, a Jackaroo’s Breakfast on a free-range pork farm, and the Tenterfield Food and Wine Fair. ●

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Operation Cold Snap coincides with the June/July school holidays and a period in which there is an increase in vehicles using Queensland roads.

Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services Mark Ryan and Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating launched the campaign last week.

Mr Ryan said the government and QPS were committed to reducing the road toll.

“The Queensland Government and QPS are working together to refocus driver’s attention and to allow drivers to reach their destinations safely,” he said.

“We do this because we want there to be zero fatalities.

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Assistant Commissioner Keating said Operation Cold Snap would reinforce the fatal five factors - speeding, drink/drug driving, seat belts, fatigue and distraction.

“Drivers who fail to comply with traffic laws and regulations place road users across Queensland at a high risk of being involved in a serious or fatal traffic crash,” Assistant Commissioner Keating said.

“The current road toll in Queensland is 96, 14 less than this time last year.

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SNOW PLACE LIKE STANTHORPE The coolest town in Queensland is gearing up to host thousands of visitors on a winter family holiday with a definite chance of throwing snowballs.

From 5-7 July, Snowflakes in Stanthorpe will have a massive snowfield, ice skating and tonnes of winter activities and entertainment.

With seasonal markets and an incredible ice sculpture competition on Friday 5 July, the main street of Stanthorpe will be packed with great entertainers, demonstrations and activities.

The whole family can join in on the street parade, the bocce rink, the jumping castles, the snowman toss and the whip cracking showcase.

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Wander the winter markets, indulge in the international food fest and relax in the local wine and beer marquee.

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OPINION

Post your letters to: 36 Mary St, Noosaville, 4566 or email: newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au

Warwick businessman Henry Osiecki, finance director of the HorsePower sculpture project, acknowledges the many people who contributed to the dream of having a monument to the history of the horse in Warwick.

POWER OF THE PEOPLE - A MONUMENT To the people of Warwick - thank you.

You have taken the original inspiration of John Simpson’s creation HorsePower, owned it, molded it and created what we see today.

John had a vision to create an iconic sculpture for Warwick that would attract visitors.

This sculpture - this creation named HorsePower - is the sum of the workings of a collective mind; a mind that is open to creativity, to new ideas, and more importantly the acceptance of ideas that added to the overall aim of the project.

That is, to increase tourism, to increase wealth to the community, to increase the morale within our society and most importantly to become an example of how a community has come together to create beauty, excitement and awe and to promote the integration of cultures.

The creation of this sculpture is the first stage of the project; the main aim being to create an icon that is appealing and attractive in bringing visitors to Warwick.

The second stage is the promotion of the HorsePower concept, the creation and telling of stories around the relationship between horses and people in this district that will help visitors connect with our region, and also will promote tourists to not just pass through but to stop and appreciate all that our area has to offer.

I would like to bring to your attention some of the Warwick individuals who have brought this work to fruition.

Peel Tribe - who physically constructed HorsePower, solved technical problems in the construction and added beauty to this sculpture. Without him, I don’t believe the structure could have been built with such love, commitment and dedication; as a result, it imbues beauty, strength and purpose.

Bob Lane - who cast his engineering eye over the project to ensure that it complied with safety regulations and that the structure had integrity. He also helped to solve many problems to bring John’s vision to fruition. As the artist’s concepts had to

give way to precision engineering and steel fabrication needs.

Mayor Tracy Dobie and the Southern Regional Council, I want to thank you for providing this land, beautifying of place, and facilitating the launching of the HorsePower Project, which occurred on Saturday 22 June in the presence of such a large presentation of the Warwick community and visitors.

When Mayor Dobie and I were viewing HorsePower we were taken aback by its size and beauty and we tried to articulate in words what we were seeing in terms of artistic expression. We came to an agreement that what we were viewing was Sky Steel Art - the melding of steel with sky.

Just two mediums - sky and steel creating the mind image that will be expressed differently in every mind that perceives it. It is a perfect meld that will attract photographers and artists to this place.

Jennifer Marshall, President of the 11th Light Horse, who provided financial support for our project through grant money received to promote the Light Horse. Placing the light horse in the prime position in the sculpture facilitates the telling of the history and the making of a nation. There is no doubt that

the First World War was the crucible that forged the great Australian character.

Brian Weekes - and his team of gardeners who have created and molded the physical space in which HorsePower stands. For me it was gratifying to observe the pride and care that the gardeners took to beautify this space - a labor of love. The selection of plants, and the creative ideas that will be implemented soon, to showcase the sculpture and a create an environment conducive for people to view, to sit and contemplate and meet.

Darleen Oliver and members of the Cabal Community Centre - who have embraced our shared history, bringing together the ancient and the modern. Their timeless paintings have brought together past and present and created a meeting place for all.

Julia Keogh, President of the Chamber of Commerce - who expanded the vision of this sculpture with creative ideas that will be implemented in stage two of the project, to continue the evolution of HorsePower, as a powerful tourist concept. She is a very creative lady who will take this HorsePower concept further and give greater meaning to it.

Ron Bellingham, a previous mayor of

Warwick - he has been a great supporter of this project, he instigated one of the major changes of the project by saying that the size should be increased to be bigger and larger than the MacDonald’s sign.

John and I accepted this idea immediately, thereby changing the entire orientation of the project. He and his son also provided the cranes to do the heavy lifting of steel structures.

Zooma Signs - all those who visit the site will be pleased with the elegantly engraved plaques. So many visitors browse, stop and read the stories and messages on these plaques.

These are some of those who have influenced the evolution of this sculpture..

To the many who have given of their time and expertise and all of you who have contributed financially and in kind, we thank you. Without your support we, as the people of Warwick would not be celebrating and enjoying this sculpture which will be iconic of our city.

Congratulations on the fruits of your labor, you have given Warwick a treasure all can enjoy and a concept that can revolutionise tourism in Warwick. ●

NEWS TENTERFIELD SHOWS RESTRAINT ON WATER - EVERY DROP Tenterfield Shire Council has thanked people for heeding its advice to lower water use, saying that every saving counts.

The dam level has dropped from 35 per cent to 33 per cent since 21 May, despite input from the Shirley Park bore and little evaporation.

The Department of Industry - Water, Department of Health, Natural Resources Access Regulator, the Minister for Water, the Cross Border Commissioner/Regional Town Water Supply Coordinator, specialist hydro geologists, water drillers and project engineers have been conscientiously working with council’s own staff on fasttracking a solution.

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During a couple of the more recent public meetings there were suggestions from some astute thinking community members that council would save on evaporation rates by pumping the Shirley Park bore water directly into the water filtration plant.

Others in the wider community may have had the same idea?

This would be a solution in normal circumstances. However, the bore water needs to be mixed, just like a ‘shandy’, prior to treatment by the water filtration plant, as the water from the bore alone is of low quality as it contains too much naturally occurring fluoride, molybdenum, alkalinity (as CaCO3), and uranium.

The dilution ratio is vast - dilution factor 400Kl/day into the dam of approximately 450ML - or a ratio of 1 part to 1125 parts (dilution). Although the mixing ratio in the dam from the entering Shirley Park bore

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water is enormous, council still tests exiting water from the water filtration plant and will continue to do so to ensure the water complies with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.

“Naturally, without rain, as the dam drops the dilution ratio’s favourable influence will diminish which may mean we’ll need to turn the bore off or add additional treatments: for example an ionizer,” a council spokesperson said.

(Council is required to maintain a testing regime, which includes the Shirley Park bore water, dam water, final treated water from the water filtration plant, and water within the mains throughout the town.)

Many community members have asked council how all this extra work will be funded, as the financial strain from the drought has already severely hurt a great many people and businesses?

Mayor Peter Petty and the chief executive Terry Dodds have been in

almost daily contact with the Cross Border Commissioner/Regional Town Water Supply Coordinator regarding emergency funding and funding of the future stages.

At this stage council has received part funding for the first stage, some $373,000, from the State Government.

The emergency water augmentation works will cost around $3.2 million. Council hasn’t the financial capacity to meet such an impost and is grateful to Water Minister Melissa Pavey, the NSW Government and their Departmental staff for their assistance.

“Please be assured that council is doing everything possible to ensure the sustainability of the Tenterfield water supply,” Cr Petty said.

“We are very aware that everybody is taking this matter very seriously and reducing their water consumption as far as possible. Council is doing everything it can to ensure that we don’t need to impact our community further.” ● freetimes.com.au

COMMUNITY DIARY SENIOR CITIZENS Warwick Senior Citizens monthly activities are at 13a Albert Street, Warwick. First Monday of each month - Hoy (cards) from 2pm. First Tuesday of each month - Friendship morning from 9am. Every Monday - 500 (cards) from 9am-11.30am. Every Tuesday TAI CHI from 9am. Every Wednesday - Indoor bowls from 9.30am-11.30am.

Every Friday - Crazy Whist (cards) from 9am-11.30am. Yoga every Monday.

Subscription is $10 per year and covers all activities. Phone Margaret on 0458 444 101, or Col 0407 131 050.

HEART SUPPORT The Warwick Heart Support Group meets the last Monday of each month (except December and January) in the Founder’s Room at Slade Campus at 11am. Lunch after a short meeting.

Every second meeting a guest speaker attends. A warm welcome awaits any person who may have experienced a Heart issue. Phone Norm on 4661 5421 or Jenny on 4664 8173.

HERE'S CHEERS At Warwick Toastmasters Club meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at the CWA Hall, Grafton Street, from 7pm - 9pm.

Everyone is welcome to attend as a guest (free), you can meet new friends, hone your public speaking skills and build your confidence in a friendly atmosphere. For more info call Alice on 0402 032 502.

KOOKABURRA CADETS

the Red Bridge Circuit from 12pm to 4.30pm. For more information call PO ANC Peter Beacroft on 0418 673 298.

SEW CRAFTY The Sew Crafty Chicks hold their craft morning every Friday at the Warwick Bowls Club, Fitzroy Street, Warwick from 9am to 11.30am. Everyone welcome, come and enjoy good company, morning tea, work on your own projects, or learn new ones. Cost $5. For more info call Yvonne on 4667 3194 or 0427 673 194.

ROSE CITY PROBUS Rose City Probus Club meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Warwick Christian College Dining Hall, Horsman Road, from 9.30am. $8.50, morning tea, guest speaker. Other outings, destinations of interest, group travels to shows. Phone Roy on 4661 9728 or Lola on 0427 560 084.

SOCIAL TABLE TENNIS Social Table Tennis is every Monday at the Stanthorpe Fitness Centre, Talc Street, from 10am to 12pm. $5, everything provided. Call 4681 2411.

VIEW CLUB MEETS VIEW Club Meeting and Lunch is on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Warwick Golf Club, at 11am. Join women sharing lunch whilst supporting the work of the Smith Family. Contact Michelle on 0477 911 234.

BRIDGE CLUB Stanthorpe Bridge Club meets every Thursday at the Senior Citizens Rooms, Marsh Street, Stanthorpe, at 11am.

Navy Cadets TS Kookaburra Cadets Stanthorpe meet every Sunday at

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26 June, please purchase tickets by Tuesday 9 July. Great music, lucky door and multidraw prizes. Contact Elaine on 0448 139 409 or 4661 3940.

Old Time Dance will be on Saturday 6 July at the Pratten Hall from 7pm. $10 includes light supper. Licensed bar, music by Jim Kelly. Phone 0457 342 101.

FRIDAY 12 JULY Freestone Friendly Friday will be on Friday 12 July at the Freestone Hall, from 5.30pm - 8.30pm. Curry night, all welcome. Call Graeme on 4666 1524.

SATURDAY 6 JULY Warwick Over 50s Social Club will meet on Saturday 6 July at Darling Downs Zoo, followed by a light meal at Glengallan Homestead Caf¨¦. Contact warwickssc@gmail.com or call Jen on 0400 505 943.

SATURDAY 13 JULY Warwick C/V QCWA Cent Sale and International Afternoon raising money for Cancer Research will be on Saturday 13 July at the CWA Rooms, Grafton Street, Warwick from 1.30pm. Greatcent sale prizes, raffle, lucky door prize.

Projects on Lithuania by students of Warwick Scots PGC College displayed and winners announced. Afternoon tea, everyone welcome. Admission $5.

Phone 4661 2966.

WEDNESDAY 10 JULY Diggers Winter Workshop will be on Wednesday 10 July at the Queensland College Wine Tourism (QCWT), Stnahtorpe. Artist and designer Jo Neville. High quality lunch provided.

Anyone interested in attending please contact Jan Moore on 07 4681 1350, or Noela Dodd on 07 4681 3585, or email doddnb@gmail.com

SUNDAY 14 JULY Warwick and District Country Music Club Social will be on Sunday 14 July at the Railway Institute Hall, Hamilton Street, Warwick, from 11am. $10 entry includes lunch, afternoon tea, and all day coffee and tea. Contact Rod on 0427 622 687 or Maggie on 0434 531 768.

THURSDAY 11 JULY Warwick Pensioner League Club Trip to Cherrabah on Thursday 11 July has been Cancelled. Phone Ruby on 0438 674 803.

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TUESDAY 16 JULY

Morning Melodies with Terry Arnold will be on Friday 12 July at the Warwick RSL Club Bistro from 10.30am. Coffee and cake available for purchase.

Killarney and District Senior Citizens Music Morning will be on Tuesday 16 July at the Senior Citizens Hall, Ailanthus Street, Killarney, from 9.30am.

Admission $12.00, morning tea and lunch included, music by Garry Teunis.

RSVP by Friday 12 July to Jessie Volk 4664 1208, or Shirley Ballard 4664 1248.

FRIDAY 12 JULY Friends of St. Marks Soup and Sweets Luncheon will be on Friday 12 July from 11.30am at the St. Marks Hall, Grafton Street, Warwick. Admission $10. Tickets on sale from Wednesday

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DOWN 2. Didn’t leave out the retired building worker (5). 3. It tells the reader where to look for the word “percolation” (7). 4. Heaps of parcels (4). 5. Wet, the cat rushed outside (8). 6. He doesn’t succeed - in hanging on to his possessions? (5). 7. Turning on one, certain to be offensive (7).

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Succeed in capturing a sunset in midweek (5). 20. Darn wind! (5). 21. Went for the socialist (4).

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DUCT TAPE WITH A NICE, ROSY TWIST Some fun trivia to start with this week.

My son always said that you can fix most things with duct tape… well now you can fix it with pretty duct tape!

This week in one of our local stores I saw duct tape with roses on it! The range was amazing, pineapples, flamingos, watermelons, stars and dots and many plain colours. The gardener in me just had to buy a roll with pink roses on it!

On Wednesday last week a very informative, interesting and entertaining night was hosted by the horticultural society. Brian Sams was the speaker and gave his listeners some tips on gardening in these trying times.

Water crystals in pots are an advantage but he doubted they were of much benefit in garden beds and of course mulching is very necessary.

Brian’s preferred mulch is hoop pine and is available from outlets here in Warwick.

It is open enough to allow air and water through and not draw water from the ground it is protecting.

Mulches like finely cut lucerne or anything that do not leave air pockets, do not help much, as they form an almost impenetrable layer and water does not get though when we do get rain.

Brian also spoke on re-potting and recommended that it was often necessary to cut the roots if the plant was root bound rather than trying to tease them out. He said the plant will quickly develop new feeder roots if put into good fertile soil and

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As to which plants are the most drought tolerant, he said the best idea was to see what did well in your local area. Soil types vary so much that it is hard to make a blanket recommendation.

Particularly it was difficult to say that what is drought tolerant in Africa, South America or other countries will do well here as the soil type, temperature and when rainfall varies so widely.

All the help and ideas are great but unless we can use water on our gardens things are not going to do well and we will continue to lose plants.

On this Saturday in the Town Hall at 2pm there is to be interdenominational prayer for rain and as a Christian I firmly believe in the power of prayer.

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At a time when we should be planting bulbs and dreaming of a delightful spring display we are probably all are better to catch up on some reading and research so that when the season changes we will be ready with some new ideas and plants to try.

One plant I saw recently is “Cleome hassleriana” or commonly “Spider plant” and has its origins in South America occurring naturally in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. There are 13 species of Cleome in Australia with nine native.

The ones we see in gardens come in a range of pinks through mauves, purples and white. The flower heads are unusual as they keep growing after the initial flowers form and as the first ones die and fall, new ones appear above them until the stem reaches optimal height of around one to 1.5 metres.

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It is best grown from seed in place but can be carefully transplanted provided they are kept watered for the first few weeks.

They are then fairly drought tolerant when established, like a sunny spot and good drainage and will self-seed from year to year.

They flower from December through until March or when frost finishes them. Some of the new Hybrid forms are only about half the height of the older varieties and so are ideal in smaller gardens. However they may not self-seed true to type.

Another advantage of these pretty flowers is that they have few if any pest and disease problems and are loved by bees and butterflies.

Hardy, self-replacing, pretty, attract beneficial bugs and insects… sounds like a plant I need in my garden!

There is a perennial variety but I like the idea of self-seeding. I like the surprise each year of what comes up where and the random, unstructured, cottagey look it gives.

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IT’S A VERY SPECIAL OCCASION! I am asking Spin readers to indulge me a little this week as I pay tribute to a very special occasion. Today, Thursday, July 4 is American Independence Day or Turkey Day as some refer to it. However, of more importance to myself and the O'Connor clan it is the 90th Birthday of Joan, the Matriarch of the O'Connor clan and my mother.

Born in Gympie, raised in Maryborough this is a woman who has seen and experienced many changes in the world as we know it and embraced them all.

She fell in love with Stanthorpe and in particular Ballandean when she came here as a proud member of the Land Army during World War II. Not only did she fall in love with the district but one of the locals, Jack O'Connor and returned to Ballandean to live after they were married.

When they coined the phrase "Life Wasn't Meant To Be Easy" they could have been referring directly to Joan.

To be widowed at 35 in the mid sixties with six children the youngest not yet at school was not easy - no doubt a daunting task but she was more than up for the job.

Joan, my siblings and I survived and thrived. While Joan is proud of us all she is especially proud of the successes of our younger siblings Terry (CEO of Darwin Port Authority) and Catherine (CEO RMIT Training) - just ask her. Then of course these days there is her band of grandchildren and great children.

Me, I just souvenired the occasional cricket stump and gave her even more grey hairs if you ask her.

Not many people get to stay at the crease until they are 90 and the O'Connor's are very proud of Joan's not out innings.

While Joan will celebrate today with friends at Carramar, her home for six and a half years; on Saturday she will be joined by an invasion of family and friends keen to continue those celebrations in style.

May I take this opportunity to just say - Joan O'Connor - 90 Years - Loved; Admired; Appreciated and Respected.

An innings well played with more to come.

- Neil aka Casey CHANNEL SURFING AT ITS PEAK Channel surfing is in full swing in our household this week as Wimbledon kicks into gear , the Cricket World Cup lurches towards the pointy end and the Southern Stars begin the 2019 Ashes Series.

Only one day old as this goes to press and there have been some major upsets.

World No 2 Naomi Osaka has exited stage right after a first round loss. Joining her is Venus Williams who was despatched in the opening round by Cori Gauff. Gauff is at 15 is the youngest player in the draw.

No joy either for Daria Garilova who also bowed out in round one.

All of Australia will surely be tuned in to see Ash Barty open her Wimbledon campaign tonight - let's hope she goes deep into teh tournament. Sam Stosur will also be hoping to find form in round one.

Alexei Popyrin flew the Aussie flag with a round one win as teh tennis brats Kyrgios and Tomic prepare for their openers. (does anyone care anymore).

Teh Aussie Cricketers are in great form and the Southern Stars will no doubt continue to shine after their good lead up form. Great time to be a sports fan especially if you suffer from insomnia.

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The 2019 Assumption College 2019 Confraternity team are currently playing in Bundaberg Pictured (om left) Hayden Grassens, Dan McVeigh, Tom Bell, Luke Hauff, Jarrod Millard, Ben Fischer, Lachlan Mahoney, Morgan Byrne (centre) Zac Beckwith, Jacob Middleton, Wilson LeSuer, Ethan LeSuer, Sean Bryson, Nick Carrie, Augustus McDade, (front) Hayden Doherty, Jayden Lippi, Picture: BOB BELL Tom Spence, Sam Ogden, Jack Duggan, Connor Murphy, Nat Ryan and Jarrod Grayson. 195183 STALWARTS ON SONG AT SPORTERS It was win for the good guys last Sunday at Sporters. Two of the long time stalwarts of golf in Stanthorpe figured in the winner's circle. Aaron Simmers was the winner on the day and Sporters El Presidente finished runner up. Paul Byrnes returned the best gross of the round. Nick Casey and Dick Hilton featured in the run downs. Dick also sneaking home with one of the meat trays on offer. Stewart Rayner took the Pro Pin and John Rawlings held the Pin Shot at the 12th however there were No Takers at 17.

Mark Lynam was the winner of the second Meat Tray wrapping up a good morning of golf.

The weather forecasters are once again teasing us with predictions of showers not Snowflakes next weekend. Either way Sporters will be out and about on the course from tee off between 8.00 and 8.30am. If you are visiting for Snowflakes you are welcome to bring your brolly or mittens and join the crew.

BRIDGING STANTHORPE This week we have news from the Bridge table in Stanthorpe. A handful of players last week played a two and a half table Howell with 30 boards. The winners were Margaret and Brough Warren with an amazing 79%. Margaret Finlay and Carole Lihou finished in second place and Peter Cumming third. If you are interested in joining the Stanthorpe Bridge group they play at the Stanthorpe Senior Citizens rooms at the cnr of Locke and Marsh Streets each Thursday from 11.00am until 3.00pm. Further information is available by contacting Margaret Warren on 0437338987 and new players and beginners are always welcome.

CHAMPIONSHIP PLAY CONTINUES Another week of championship play at Tannymorel. The Tanny troops hit the green last week for rounds of the Open Singles. Despite celebrating a significant birthday milestone recently Myrtle Wagner is still playing good bowls and had a win over Marg Wright.. Philpsy ground poor Walshy into the green. Poor Walshy had to pull the pin after suffering a broken fetlock - news out of the club is fellow players have not put him down "yet" Sue Fritz and Geoffro played a great game of singles.

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Stunning innings - Joan O'Connor 90 not out. 195183 After 40 ends of intense bowls it was Suzy who got the nod final score 25-24.

Aaron scored a solid 26-10 win over Dan Christensen and is playing good bowls.

Thommo had his share of luck getting a wick here and a wick there to score a 26-13 win over Lorna. The final of the B singles was played between Sue Butz and Lorna.

In a tight game played in good spirit it was Lorna who finally took home the bikkies scoring a 25-22 win.

The final of the Open Pairs was also decided. Aaron and Ron faced off against Butzy and Thommo. Those boys gave Butzy and Thommo a bowls lesson scoring a big 27-6 win. We hear Tho, his partner but word is he was just pretty hopeless and left his partner playing one out which never really works - he has since apologised to his slightly traumatised playing partner Butzy.

This week's call ups are as follows Aaron v Nick Christensen and Sue v Thommo.

Sue is apparently has had plenty to say about the outcome of this game and despite Thommo's threats to sabotage her bowls form says she could still beat him.

RESERVE GRADE SET THE SCENE WITH GOOD WIN Wattles Reserve Grade set the scene for their A grade counterparts on Sunday at Platz Oval when they scored an impressive win in the curtain raiser.

Warwick took an early lead when Lance McGrady opened the scoring on the opening play Wattles hit their straps scoring the next two tries in quick succession. Both were

converted by Tom Morris.

Warwick five eighth Raymond Durox scored ten minutes from half time and the conversion off the boot of Lance McGrady was successful.

The sides went to the break with the score at 12-10 setting up an interesting second half.

Wattles winger Blake Lollback crossed for his second try in the shadows of half time and the teams went to the break with the scores at 16-10.

First points in the second half came off the boot of Morris who landed the ball well all day.

Mirroring what was to come in the A Grade game Wattles dominated the second half scoring. Two tries and two successful conversions wrapped up a good win for Wattles. Final score 30-16. The Cowboys only other points coming from a try to Carl Gale.

Garth Lonergan was awarded the Peter Watt Memorial Trophy for the Player of the Match.

In a similar scenario to the A Grade leader board Wattles find themselves sitting in second spot one point shy of leaders Valleys who this weekend have the bye.

Wattles 30 (Blake Lollback 2; Brendan Wilson 1; Garth Lonergan 1;Kurtis Blewitt 1; Tom Morris 4 goals; Brendan Wilson 1 goal) Cowboys 18 (Lance McGrady 1;Raymond Durox 1;Carl Gale 1; Lance McGrady 2 goals) WATTLES’ DOMINANT WIN Fresh from their win in the Madsen Rasmussen trophy Wattles scored an emphatic win over arch rivals the Warwick Cowboys in Sunday's local derby at Platz Oval.

Wattles were quick to find their rhythm.

First points for Wattles came on the back of a penalty shortly after kick off. The home side dominated early in the first half scoring three unanswered tries to skip away to a 16 nil lead. The early tries scored by Ryan Duggan, Ty Gardner and centre Michael Marshall.

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by Cowboy's captain Mick Bloomfield the teams went to the break with the score at 16-6 and the Cowboys looked to be back in the game.

Although Wattles still had players in the sin bin early in the second half centre Michael Marshall managed to score another two tries taking his game tally to three.

Duggan adding the extras on the second occasion to push the score out to 26-6.

The Cowboys failed to flatter in the second half as Wattle's winger Braydon Wilson claimed the next two tries to take his tally for the season to 20 from the 12 fixture games decided.

With just a couple of minutes remaining in the game Michael Pearson scored and Matt Duggan converted to put the icing on a very impressive win for Wattles.

Wattles remain in second spot on the ladder with 18 points one point behind Valleys after the Roosters snatched a last minute victory over Brothers on Saturday night.

The Cowboys (14 points) have slipped to fourth on the ladder overtaken by Dalby (15) points who were big winners over Dalby. Goondiwindi Boars round out the top five sitting on 12 points.

With six rounds of fixtures remaining there is no room for complacency and this weekend Warwick will be looking for a win when they host the Diehards on Sunday at Fr Ranger Oval. Wattles play Highfields on their home turf on Saturday night and the ladder leaders Valleys have a bye.

WATTLES 42 (Michael Marshall 3, Braydon Wilson 2, Ryan Duggan, Ty

Gardner, Michael Pearson tries; Matt Duggan 4 goals) defeated WARWICK 6 (Joe Fuimaono tries; Michael Bloomfield goals) GOOD TURNOUT FOR END OF MONTH Better conditions and the end of month medley 4 BBB Stableford certainly attracted a good field onto the course at the Stanthorpe Golf club on Saturday.

Matt Waterworth and Santo Cavallaro combined for a score of 46 points. Their score was equalled by the inform Hayden Smith and playing partner Travis Burns.

Waterworth and Cavallaro got the nod after the count back relegating the other pair to the runner's up stall.

Pin shots were shared among several players. Brendon Barker had .success at three; rob Reeves at 12 and Santo Cavallaro was on song at 17. Waterworth collected the pin shot at 1/10. Darryl Boekholt collected the remainders at 5/14 and 9/18. The birdies nest at 16 went unclaimed Linda Kelly hit the ball well at 12 and had the best approach shot for the ladies on that hole. At 17 Lyn Ludlow had the best approach for the ladies.

The day was sponsored by three of the Ladies Kay Webb, Linda Kelly and Margie Locke. Rather than the normal run down to round out the prizes the Ladies chose to base the final prize on a cut of the cards and the lucky winners were Viv and Neta Thouard. A tasty BBQ lunch was also provided for the starving hordes on the course.

Stanthorpe golfers were pleased to see Bill Pyne return to the fairway after a long layoff; the result of a back injury. It took a few holes before Bill got his mojo back but the more holes he played the better his scores were looking and finally a birdie at 10

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and another at 13. Won't be long and he'll be back to his best. Unless he overdid the birthday celebrations last Monday.

We closed the door on another month and 2019 is half way over. That means two things - tax time awaits and this weekend a chance for players to qualify for the Medal of Medallists in November of they can snare the July Monthly Medal round and putting competition on Saturday. Saturday's sponsor is Mick O'Brien and the round will also be played in conjunction with the dale Mullins Trophy sponsored by Michael Thompson.

There is a time sheet on the board at the club house and players are asked to write their names up if they are playing. Tee off this Saturday is from 11.00am.

Like all junior sport, junior rugby league relies heavily on the support of volunteers.

This week Stanthorpe's Mick Mahoney who has been an integral part of the support / management team for the Assumption / St Joey's Confraternity team for the past 13 years makes what he insists is his last trip to the Confraternity Carnival with the team from Assumption College Warwick.

Alongside Mick again this year will be Coach Bob Bell; the pair two of the driving forces behind the Stanthorpe Warwick boys first playing in the competition. Both have plenty of Confraternity runs on the board and their combined contribution to the since 2005 is immeasurable.

In 2018 the team had three wins and three losses finishing at the top of B Division. Coach Bob Bell was confident the side could improve on that performance with several members of the2019 team making their second appearance at the carnival which at the end of the day is about a whole lot more than just football.

Assumption got 2019 off to a good start with an 18-12 win over Ryan Catholic College 18-12. They found All Souls too hot in their second game and were soundly beaten 34-0. On Tuesdays morning they backed up for their third game.

Unfortunately they were defeated by St Laurence's College 16 nil.

The 2019 competition is based in Bundaberg where Shalom Catholic College are the hosts. Confro is returning to the centre where it debuted in 1980. Since those early days the competition has grown into the largest schoolboy carnival in Australia with forty-eight schools competing in two divisions. It is certain to be a busy time in Bundaberg with the city also playing host to the Queensland Independent Secondary Schools Netball Carnival (QISSN) this week.

COUTNDOWN TO DECIDER The countdown to Origin three is well and truly on and once the final game of the series is "The Decider". The Queensland maroons are certainly under the pump after their dismal performance in WA. In fact I'm sure it has turned most Queenslanders off even wanting to visit that state.

Queensland Coach Kevin Walters has made several changes to the Maroon's line up and in an unusual move named his squad in alphabetic order rather than positional order.

job under very difficult weather conditions, Dawn comes in on bowls days and does a very important job answering the phone in the office in her quiet and efficient manner, Doug Christensen for taking on the Chairmanship with only a little bit of arm twisting, Jim Rickard for looking after the books as secretary, Bing and Ken who are invaluable looking after the bar with just the very odd grizzle, Trevor for looking after our finances, he would like a rest but there is no one clever enough to take his place, Phil Wagner who filled in for Brian Black as Games Director at short notice while Noelene Black was having health problems, and of course our lovely ladies who make cakes and pikelets for afternoon teas, what a difference that makes to our day. I must not forget the contribution to the Club made by Percy and Judy Cutmore over decades of service, they are taking a bit of well earned leave and we hope to see them back playing bowls in a more relaxed capacity.

On Saturday we saw the finals of the A Grade Triples played between E Welsh, T Wright, M Holder v K

Blomfield, L Collie, D Christensen and it was also fiercely contested with a lot of multiple scores and the lead alternating between teams, but a 4 on the 17th end gave Max's team a slight lead which they maintained to the finish and won 22 - 19. We congratulate Max's team for winning and also Doug's team for coming runners up.

Our Frostbite Carnival for the 21st July is fully booked thanks to all the district teams who have nominated, but don't be discouraged if you want to play enter your name or team as a spare because there is a lot of flue around and we may need you.

Looking ahead, Saturday 6th we have a Committee Meeting at 10am followed by Social bowls at 1pm. Jackpot Bowls on Wednesday 10th for a pot of $130. There won't be any bowls on Saturday 13th because the District will be using our green.

We welcome visitors to join us for bowls on most Wednesdays and Saturdays for a 1pm start, names in at the Club between 12 - 12.30pm or ring 46611516 at the same time.

CASEY'S TIPS ROUND 16 STORM; TIGERS; KNIGHTS; SHARKS AND FINGERS CROSSED THE MA

AROUND THE GROUNDS SOUTHERN DOWNS RIFLE CLUB Results for Sunday 30 June.

600 yards "Fly" shoot 1st place Neil Sexton, 2nd Murray Reck, 3rd Kevin Jones, 4th Dave Taylor.

A good day last Sunday and a good attendance for the fly shoot. Neil showed us the way again with another good performance to take first place. It was a fine morning enjoyed by all shooters, rounded off with a barbecue at the clubhouse. Next week we will be at the 300 yard mound for our usual F Class event, sign on 8.30am. Contact Margaret on 4666 1018 for more information.

WARWICK BOWLS CLUB Doug nearly got knocked of the perch in Cock of the Walk on Wednesday after a close encounter with Darryl Phillips who unwittingly knocked Doug's bowl in on the fourth end to go down by one in the 4 - 3 tussle, however in a counter attack by Richard Tartan on Saturday Doug was beaten 4-5. We have another challenger lined up to take Richard on.

There is no need to thank KFC for their sponsor-

ship of Wednesday's game because actions show how much our bowlers value their sponsorship by leaving the heaters at home and spending a freezing afternoon on the green competing in the event which was so fiercely contested that out of the three triples games the difference in all the scores was only 5. Our congratulations to the selector for getting it right. Here are the results, K Capern. L Collie, D Phillips d T Prichard, S Ford, D Christensen 19 17. P Kerr, R Tartan, D Warr d J White, B Christensen, R Bean 17 - 15. K Blomfield, Y Reid, J Ruhle d B Donovan, H Gibson, R Schnitzerling 21 - 20. John Ruhle's team took home the KFC after a lucky last shot on the last end, and Darryl's team got the pizza vouchers for which we thank Dominoes.

There are a number of people in the Club who work very hard to keep everything running smoothly and I would like to mention a few, but unfortunately we don't have any AOs to hand out so we can only say thank you, our Greens Maintenance Team under Russel Bean and John Ruhle are doing a great

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