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MORE TO LOVE The editor’s desk For some locals the Warwick Rodeo and Campdraft is perhaps the only time of the year they enjoy watching the skills of competitors in both sports, but it's important to remember that these sportsmen and sportswomen spend a large part of the year on the rodeo and campdrafting circuits and honing their skills.

Like any sporting endeavour rodeo and campdrafting require not only skill - developed over many years of learning and perfecting - but also a certain toughness of mindset. Like anything, you need passion to excel.

As the father of a young aspiring bull rider myself I can attest to the heartstopping nature of that particular event - near literally when it's one of your own offspring on the back of the bull - but behind all the excitement there's a lot of quiet determination, and plenty of courage.

The next few days will be a great opportunity to watch both the elite and the up-and-comers of rodeo and campdrafting as they compete in their respective finals at the Warwick Showgrounds and the Free Times wishes them all the best as they take to the arena.

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MAJOR HOSPITAL WORKS START Darling Downs Health says work is underway at Warwick Hospital to bring the facility "up-to-date with the latest fire safety requirements".

The $1.3 million project being carried out by FK Gardner and Sons Pty Ltd (FKG Group) will involve the temporary relocation of both Hanlon and Phillips wards at different times in an effort to minimise disruption to patients and staff.

Darling Downs Health Warwick Hospital Director of Nursing Anita Bolton this week said work has commenced "to set up a temporary ward on level one".

"The staged project is expected to be completed by the end of February 2020," Anita said.

"The temporary ward on level one will enable, firstly, the relocation of Phillips ward to enable works to be carried out on level two.

"Once completed, Phillips ward will return to level two, allowing for the temporary relocation of Hanlon ward from level three to level one.

"Maternity rooms, birthing suites and theatre however will remain on level three for the duration of the project.

"Extensive signage will be in place to

"The Health Service has worked with Queensland Fire Emergency Services on the project to ensure the hospital is compliant with the latest fire standards."

The fire safety upgrade follows a previous refurbishment of the Emergency Department and other areas at Warwick Hospital, also carried out by the FKG Group and officially opened in November 2018.

At the time a spokeswoman said that project involved "the refurbishment of the Allied Health Department, relocation of

the rehabilitation area and gymnasium, construction of a new temporary Emergency Department, demolition and refurbishment of the hospital's main Emergency Department, and upgrade of technical services".

"The project scope also included all electrical works in the Emergency Department such as the removal of all redundant cabling, lights, data outlets, switches and associated components," the spokeswoman said last year.

"A new dedicated electrical distributed switchboard was also installed in the Emergency Department to control the electrical reticulation circuits, all new lighting, switching, data and communications installed under the project, as well as upgrading the nurse call system to suit the new Emergency Department layout.

"The team also completed the restructure of essential and non-essential power for the Emergency Department, as well as all mechanical works.

"This was not the first project undertaken at Warwick Hospital for the FKG Group, with the Minor Works team undertaking a refurbishment of the hospital's kitchen in 2017." ●

having been re-used from last year's project.

The 'Formula Student' concept was the brainchild of Brisbane businessman and motorsport enthusiast Greig Frankham and a number of other Queensland high schools are involved.

In the case of Warwick State High School the students began work on the program mid-way through Year 11 and have worked through a detailed set of engineering and trade-related specifications with job-cards and allocated tasks, in full 'workshop mode'.

The bigger picture of the program is to allow the students to work in a simulated professional engineering and trade environment.

And, most importantly, to learn the value and enjoy the rewards of working as part of a team.

One student from the 2018 program, Owen Basson, went on to secure an apprenticeship with Southern Downs Automotive in Warwick and it's hoped others will follow down a similar apprenticeship path with local businesses ongoing.

"It's a high-quality build," Michael Plant

explained to the Free Times.

"Everything has to be done to specification and when it goes out on the track at Lakeside it has to perform like any race car and will be subject to all the normal stresses at speed.

"Last year's car was on display in Rose City Shoppingworld which was great.

"We're really excited about being in the Rodeo Street Parade this year - it's another opportunity to show the public what we've achieved through the program.

"Apart from the body it's a totally new vehicle and pretty much everything has been made from scratch in-house, with only a few supplied parts.

"We're also really grateful to all of the local businesses who've given very generous support to the program."

Local businesses involved in the 'Formula Student' program include Warwick Holden/ Southern Downs Automotive, Mirror Finish Smash Repairs, We R Signs, Warwick Screenprinting and Embroidery and ArcPoint Industries at Allora. ●

direct patients and visitors during the works."

A Darling Downs Health spokeswoman said "additionally, there will be some potential for noise that could disturb patients".

"While we will try to minimise the disturbances, ear plugs will be made available," the spokeswoman said.

"We thank patients, visitors and staff for their understanding while this important work is carried out.

WINNING FORMULA IN PARADE

BY JEREMY SOLLARS Participants from Warwick State High School's 'Formula Student' program will have the results of their hands-on learning on display for all to see at this Saturday's Rodeo Street Parade.

The program involves the ground-up build of a production race car at the school's fully-equipped Trade Training Centre at the corner of Victoria and Guy Streets.

Tomorrow - Friday 25 October - the group of Year 12 students who form the 2019 'Formula' team will take to the circuit at Lakeside Park Raceway at Kurwongbah north of Brisbane to put the vehicle through its paces, with each student enjoying tracktime in a six-hour 'endurance' racing event.

It'll be an early start - leaving Warwick at 4.30am and returning early evening and they'll be up early again on Saturday to prepare for the Street Parade, with the vehicle to be proudly carried on a trailer to give crowds a good look at their handiwork.

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The ‘Formula Student’ team with supervisor Michael Plant – check out the race car in this Saturday’s Rodeo Street Parade from 9am in downtown Warwick. self-confessed 'revhead' - Michael Plant, the students spent around six hours a week during the course of this year manufacturing the business-end of the race car from scratch, with only the body itself

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f you think bull riding is just about hanging on to a rope for a minimum of eight seconds and claiming the glory, it's time to think again.

This weekend Warwick once again hosts the Australian Professional Rodeo Association (APRA) National Finals and both the best in the rodeo business and some of the emerging stars will take to the Showgrounds arena.

Behind the excitement and the colour and movement of all rodeo events there's a lot of hard work, and a lot of hitting the dirt in order to climb towards the top of the rodeo ladder.

Five-time Australian bull riding champion Saras Ramsay knows all about the rodeo journey and last weekend was guest mentor at a 'Junior Development Day' for young bull riders at the Chinchilla Showgrounds, good timing ahead of the 2019 Warwick Rodeo and Campdraft.

Around 70 juniors picked up some pointers from one of the best, and with local attention focussed on 'Australia's Most Famous' rodeo Saras shared some of his thoughts on the sport of bull riding

with the Free Times.

To climb on board around a tonne's worth of bucking bull is not for the faint of heart, but like any sport it's about having "the hunger', as Saras calls it.

"Bull riding isn't something you can do by halves, as a sport it's dangerous but that risk of getting hurt just goes with it," he said.

"Once you get the hunger for it and you're touched by it you just give yourself to it completely.

"If you want to do well in it it's got to burn in your soul.

"When you're on that bull it's like nothing else exists.

"When I started out I'd want to go anywhere just to get on bulls, I just loved it.

"A lot of young guys don't realise the potential they have but you need the commitment, you can do it just for the fun of it but if you're really serious about it being a career you've got to eat, sleep and breathe it."

For Saras the path to a successful bull riding career - including stints on the US professional circuit - came by way of twists and turns after growing up as a self-described "beach kid" at Lennox Head

Saras Ramsay (second from left) watches over the juniors coming out of the chutes at the National Rodeo Association/Three Sixty Rodeo ''Junior Development Day'' at Chinchilla Showgrounds last weekend.

on the coastal side of the Northern Rivers region.

"You don't necessarily need to have that cowboy background and I definitely didn't," he says.

"We moved around a bit as a family when I was young and at high school I become friends with a couple of guys who were into rodeo and campdrafting and that's how I got into it, just from hanging around with them.

"It just went from there."

For Saras family has always come first and in particular his eldest son, Kalen, who was born with heart complications and has endured multiple surgeries over the years which meant some of Saras' own ambitions were affected "by the time clock".

But health challenges haven't stopped Kalen - who Saras describes simply as "a fighter" - from pursuing his love of action of a different kind to bull riding, in the form of motocross.

"I've got a daughter who's a barrel racer and a six year old boy who we're not sure what he's going to be into yet," Saras laughed.

Post his own professional bull riding career encouraging juniors has become a

particular passion for Saras, alongside his 'day job' in the earthmoving industry.

"The junior development day (at Chinchilla) was just fantastic, the numbers were a lot more than we'd expected," he said.

"I've done a few of those types of days but I've never been so pressed for information and advice, the kids just had so many questions and it was really promising in terms of the future of the sport.

"I think the junior development side of it is something that's really desperately needed to keep up the numbers coming into the sport.

"It's something I'd really like to explore more and do more of, it's a bit of a dream of mine.

"We live just down the hill from Warwick at Aratula and I'd like to set up a proper training facility at home.

"What you really need to do is spend a full couple of days, a weekend with the juniors for them to really experience the full benefit and to fine-tune the skills."

Contrary to what some may assume, Saras says for a bull rider to do well size and height isn't an issue.

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"It's true the smaller guys like me have less space to move around in and worry about," he said.

"But Troy Dunn (former PBR World Champion) is six foot, so height's not an issue.

"The taller guys just ride a bit differently - they've just got to be in the right spot every time."

And his advice for the young and aspiring in the sport of professional bull riding?

"There's no magic pill you can take - you've just got to do the hard work and you've got to really want it and stay focussed," Saras says.

"And you've got to be committed to taking a hit now and again and getting thrown up the side of the bull.

"But you have to look after yourself train well, keep fit, eat well.

"It's about getting the little things right."

WHO TO WATCH ...

Roma rider Chantel Huddy goes into the Warwick Rodeo APRA National Finals as the leader in barrel racing standings, APRA said in a preview statement this week.

The APRA finals will be contested over four rounds - today, Thursday 24 October and Friday and Saturday nights from 6pm and a daytime round from 10am Sunday at the Warwick Showgrounds.

Huddy won the pro tour during a season in which she won the aggregate at Mount Isa after a first in round one and a second in round two.

During the 2019 season, she also won her hometown rodeo at Roma as well as

at Emerald, Yeppoon, Comet and Mitchell rodeos.

Being the standings leader, Huddy will go into the national finals as the favourite during a finals series which will be contested by the top 15 in all eight championship events.

Riders start the national finals with credit for their pro tour prizemoney.

While she has been to the Warwick Rodeo as a spectator, this week's APRA National Finals will be her first as a competitor.

"I am nervous but excited," Huddy said this week.

She first competed in horse sports in pony club at Mount Isa before starting to barrel race at age 15.

Huddy puts a lot of her success down to her quarter horse gelding Mick.

"Mick is owned by Joy and Andrew Byrnes from Toowoomba and they will be in Warwick this week to watch me compete," she said.

"A year ago, Joy and Andrew asked me if I would like to campaign Mick," she said.

"Mick seems to love his job, he is fast, consistent and is the coolest little horse."

Huddy is a stay-at-home mum and involved with husband Wayde Jones in the family welding and fabrication business in Roma.

They have two children, Clara, 4, and Jimmy, 18 months.

"Clara is mad keen on horses," she said.

There will be a second-division rodeo on Saturday and Sunday at the Warwick Showgrounds in conjunction with the national finals. ●

Chantel Huddy is one to watch in the barrel racing at this year's Warwick Rodeo and Campdraft.

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RIDERS TO BEAT ...

Saddle bronc: Pro tour winner Tim Hammond (Rosewood, NSW) will face tough opposition from fellow New South Wales cowboy Tom Kerr as well as experienced pair, Cody Angland (NSW) and last year's winner Cameron Webster (Qld). Webster has the ability to win from the middle of the standings list.

Bull ride: Victorian young gun Will Purcell (Mansfield, VIC) is part of one of the best top 15s in recent years in bull riding. Last year's title winner Brady Fielder (Qld) is a strong chance along with star Clermont rider Aaron Kleier. Upper Horton (NSW) cowboy and finals' qualifier Troy Wilkinson is a past Warwick winner.

Bareback bronc ride: The favourites this year are pro tour winner Ben Hall from Tumbarumba in New South Wales and last year's winner David Worsfold from Wandoan in Queensland. Young Victorian cowboy Jarrod McKane is third in the standings and one to watch.

Rope and tie: Warwick rider Mitch Eastwell won last year's title but needs to make up ground on standings leader Campbell Hodson from Townsville. Victorian star Terry Evison and experienced Queensland pair Shane Kenny and Shane Iker are three to watch. Eastwell's brother Brock won the finals aggregate at Warwick two years ago.

Steer wrestling: Charters Towers (Qld) rider Tate Van Wel won the pro tour but will face tough opposition from Townsville cowboy Campbell Hodson who has an outstanding

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horse for steer wrestling. New Zealand rider Haami Boynton is second in the standings and currently based at Emerald in Queensland.

Team roping: Victorian pair Terry Evison and Aaron Bookluck have qualified for the finals in both the header and heeler standings so will get two chances in team roping, one as a header and one as a heeler in their Victorian team. Hodson and Charters Towers rider (Qld) Liam Davison will be two to watch along with Emerald (Qld) rider Shane Kenny and Clay Bush from Yass in New South Wales. Warwick father-and-son combination Jeff and Kobe Miller are a team with a strong chance especially as Kobe is in top form as a heeler after enjoying success this year in North America.

Barrel racing: Roma rider Chantel Huddy won the pro tour and will compete in her first national finals.

Experienced New South Wales trio Kerrie Holder, Teneille Angland and Wendy Caban are likely to challenge strongly for the title. Past all around cowgirl winner Ellysa Kenny (Qld) is also in the field.

Breakaway roping: Emerald rider Ellysa Kenny is standings leader just in front of last year's winner Cherie O'Donoghue from Lockington in Victoria. Upper Horton (NSW) rider Stacey Wilburn and her sister Melissa will be two who could surprise this week along with Queensland rider Jane Ryan.

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CLOSED ‘BRIEFING SESSIONS’ ABOLISHED Tenterfield Shire councillors last month voted to abolish confidential councillor 'briefing sessions' held prior to monthly general council meetings, on the basis of "transparency".

During each of its four-year terms Tenterfield Shire Council holds 'Extraordinary Meetings' to elect the Deputy Mayor - a role filled annually - and to determine upcoming meeting schedules and related arrangements.

Under the New South Wales council system some local government mayors are directly elected by voters for a four-year term - as happens with our local Southern Downs Regional Council - while other mayors, including Tenterfield's, are chosen by and from among the councillors themselves and for a term of two years at a time.

Tenterfield Shire's current Mayor is Cr Peter Petty while the current Deputy Mayor - elected unopposed at an 'Extraordinary Council Meeting' held on Wednesday 25 September - is Cr Greg Sauer.

At the same meeting on 25 September Tenterfield councillors opted to do away with confidential briefing sessions presented by council officers and not open to the public and media - held prior to general meetings.

They did so on the basis they are comfortable making decisions based on the information provided to them in their business papers and in open council meetings

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Those committees included the Corporate Services Committee, Community Services Committee and the Planning and Environment Committee and met monthly, generally in the week before the monthly general meeting.

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Decisions of the committees - meetings of which would at times run for several hours - were sent as 'recommendations' to the monthly general meeting.

In the case of the Planning and Environment Committee councillors would scrutinise significant development applications - most commonly those which had involved public submissions including objections - before voting on a recommendation, with votes recorded in the minutes.

Councillors at their monthly general meeting had the option of accepting committee recommendations or debating them further before taking a final vote, the outcome of which on occasion differed from the committee decision following debate.

Meanwhile the Queensland Government last week adopted a second swathe of measures resulting from the Crime and Corruption Commission's 'Belcarra' report into integrity issues related to local government in Queensland.

Belcarra 'Stage 2' reforms which passed through State Parliament last Wednesday 16 October include a requirement for all candidates in next year's March council elections across the state to keep records of all election campaign expenditure, from the time they first publicly announce their intention to stand for office. ●

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where the public and media organisations are present in the council chamber.

This is in contrast to the Southern Downs Regional Council, where three confidential 'briefing sessions' are held every month prior to the monthly general meeting.

The SDRC briefing sessions are closed to the public and the media and no minutes or other records are made publicly available.

Tenterfield Shire Council meetings are also video-recorded and 'livestreamed' to the public.

Tenterfield councillors commented that it is in the interests of the public for deliberations among councillors to be held in an open session, noting that some commercial-related matters still need to be discussed 'in-camera' or in a confidential session.

One Tenterfield councillor - Gary Verri said in his view confidential briefings were "not viewed by the public as a good thing".

"They (the public) were of the opinion that the council does all their business there and then at the closed session and they don't get to hear it," Cr Verri told the September meeting.

"Now the same thing does happen at one of the other councils across the border that I'm aware of and the same thing is seen by the people - everything's done in secret.

"To have open government which I believe in I think we've got the best of both worlds at the moment and we're as open as we can get as far as I can see - except for our confidential meetings which I'm not really fussed with either."

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Leslie Dam pictured within the last fortnight. on water quality as the dam level reduces. This includes supply of water to Stanthorpe.

NOTE: The 'official' level of Leslie Dam is based on owner SunWater's figures, which include water below the 'dead storage level', ie below the level able to be extracted by the dam's normal pumping system. Water below that level would require extraction by other methods. As of Sunday 19 October the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) level for Leslie Dam was 3.6% or 3734ML. The 'dead storage level' is 2130ML (as specified in the Queensland Department of Natural Resources 'Warwick Regional Water Supply Security Assessment' 2018). Connolly Dam and Storm King Dam are councilowned and no 'dead storage' or 'minimum operating level' has been publicly specified.

OTHER SOURCES? The council's October 'water contingency report' states that current water restrictions of a maximum of 100 litres per person/ per day for the region's town water "will be strictly enforced with additional meter readings and enforcement".

The report also states the council is continuing to use water from Killarney and "Warwick recycled water" for "road construction and other works".

It is also stated that testing of bores on public land across the region has been "undertaken, with Allora bores likely to be

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The council has not responded to a question from the Free Times regarding the measures it is taking to ensure that treated town water being purchased from its standpipes in Warwick and Stanthorpe is only being delivered to domestic-use house tanks in the region.

Currently private water carting businesses and individuals with paid access to the standpipes can access the water, via an electronic key system which records volumes taken, and bills are sent to the account-holder.

The council's water regulations stipulate that standpipe water purchased via "private account or delivered by a water carter is to be used for domestic purposes only".

"Water purchased from a water carter can only be delivered to a tank which is

plumbed into a house for domestic use", the council website states under a heading 'Supply of Bulk Water'.

"SDRC drinking water (purchased from a water carter or a standpipe) is not to be used for irrigation, agriculture or for watering livestock".

The Free Times understands there is currently no tracking of the destination of standpipe-purchased water and that deliveries may be being made for uses such as topping up private swimming pools and to locations outside the council region including Clifton and across the border into New South Wales.

The following question was put to the council last week "Can council advise what measures it is taking to ensure private water carters and other holders of Avdata access keys are delivering water in compliance with council regulations stipulating that drinking water from a council standpipe is only to be delivered to tanks plumbed onto homes for domestic/household use?"

No response had been received by time of printing of the Free Times this week.

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the only bores which will yield adequate water" to supply Warwick when Leslie Dam runs dry in the "short-term".

But the report also lists as a "mediumterm" option for emergency water for Warwick as the "Killarney water resources ... potentially via Yangan".

The term "Killarney water resources" is understood to mean the town's treatment plant water as well as water from a councilowned bore at Killarney, but the council has not divulged that bore's location despite enquiries by the Free Times.

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The Southern Downs Regional Council has revised the forecast 'water runout' date for Warwick to "mid-to-late 2020", its latest 'water contingency report' shows.

The report is produced monthly by council officers and is presented to councillors at their monthly meeting, with the October meeting held on Wednesday of this week.

The previous town water 'runout' forecast for Warwick was "December 2020", with the new forecast in the contingency report still including the disclaimer that it is "dependent on water quality as dam levels decline".

The council still forecasts that Stanthorpe will reach its town water 'day zero' in December of this year or January 2020 at the latest, and work continues on the installation of emergency water infrastructure - funded by the Queensland Government - at Storm King Dam. The work involves the installation of two one-megalitre holding tanks and a 1.5km section of gravity-fed poly pipeline from the new tanks to the dam's outlet point, connected to the Mount Marley water treatment plant.

Raw water from Warwick's Connolly Dam will be carted via road tanker to the new Storm King Dam holding tanks at a cost of $800,000 a month, also being met by the Queensland Government.

Reports to the October council meeting state that work on the new infrastructure at Storm King Dam is on schedule for completion in mid-November, but also state the new tanks themselves are still "on order".

The council has previously said testing of the new system will occur once the tanks and the new poly pipeline are in place.

Dam levels as of Monday of this week, based on the council's weekly online water update at www.sdrc.qld.gov.au Stanthorpe (Storm King Dam) · Current level and volume 17.5% and 362 ML · Based on latest data and targeted usage, run out in December 2019/January 2020 · Warwick · Leslie Dam - current level and volume 5.52% and 5865 ML · Connolly Dam - current level and volume 32.2% and 698 ML · Based on latest data and targeted usage, run out in mid-late 2020, dependent

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The Southern Downs Regional Council says before its new multi-purpose mobile library van could hit the road with the books it "swung into action as a roaming emergency information hub in the Granite Belt region after the September bushfires".

"With the recovery process now moving into the next phase, the van will shortly start its role as the new SDRC mobile library," a council spokeswoman said this week.

"In the interim, library equipment from the existing van will need to be transferred to the new van to fully transform it into a functioning mobile library.

"The equipment transfer will require both vehicles to be off the road for two weeks (from Monday of this week), with the mobile library service expected to resume from Monday 4 November.

"Council apologises for any inconvenience and advises that the Allora, Warwick and Stanthorpe libraries will be open during normal hours."

For more information residents can contact Council on 1300 697 372.

Volunteer researchers at the Killarney and District Historical Society are keen to hear from anyone with stories and photos relating to the Killarney Pool, which turns 80 in 2020. They're also researching a log swing which used to be popular at The Falls until it was removed some years ago for safety reasons. If you can assist please email the Society at killarneyheritagecentre@ gmail.com

White collar or 'Stream A' employees of the Southern Downs Regional Council will receive a 2.5% pay increase backdated to the first pay period in July of this year, following the finalisation of a new enterprise bargaining agreement (EBA) with unions representing those workers.

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LEVEL 4.7 Tenterfield town's Water Restrictions Level will increase to 4.7 from next Friday 1 November 2019.

Mayor Peter Petty said the council "held an Extraordinary Council Meeting on Thursday 17 October 2019 and voted to amend the Drought Management Plan and impose the new level 4.7 to ensure the viability of our businesses in town, particularly some nurseries".

The new Level 4.7 Restrictions ban the use of automatic stock troughs from mains water, and ban the use of handheld watering with garden hoses.

"Residents who have stock in town should now be utilising the free stock water available from the Apex Park bore on the northern end of town," Cr Petty said.

"Council's Rangers will be visiting all residents with livestock in the town area and will be available to provide advice and assistance as required."

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NO RELIEF - TIGHTER TARGETS MAY APPLY DETAILS FROM SOUTHERN DOWNS REGIONAL COUNCIL'S WEEKLY WATER UPDATE, MONDAY 21 OCTOBER 2019 ...

WATER RESTRICTIONS · Critical Water Restrictions were introduced on 1 September 2019. · The new target for residential properties is 100 l/p/d · Businesses will be asked to reduce their consumption by a further 10% · Council will continue to assist residents and businesses with water reduction · Drinking water supplied by Southern Downs Regional Council is only available for use by Southern Downs Regional Council residents. · Water use in our major towns continues to decrease and is getting closer to the target levels. Residential water use target is 100 litres/person/day (l/p/d). Council appreciates all that people are doing to meet these limits · Warwick around 114 l/p/d · Stanthorpe around 118 l/p/d · At a later date, we may move to Emergency water restrictions at 80 l/p/d.

The date for this is yet to be determined. · Water must not be taken from a fire hydrant without the permission of the service provider unless it is for the purpose of fire fighting.

OPTIONS REPORT Stanthorpe emergency supply -

· Water will be carted from Connolly Dam raw water line in Warwick to Stanthorpe; · Water will be transferred in to 2 x 1 megalitre tanks which will gravity feed the water into the existing raw water line at the wall of Storm King Dam. These works are currently being constructed. · Based on daily use of 1.6ML per day, between 40 and 50 truckloads of water per day are required. · Council will upgrade the turn into Storm King Dam access road from Eukey Road, as well as Storm King Dam access road. · In order to treat the water from Connolly Dam some upgrade works will be undertaken at the Stanthorpe Water 10 SOUTHERN FREE TIMES

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Treatment Plant · New filling points will be installed to allow the trucks to fill with raw water from the Connolly Dam raw water line. · The State Government has committed $2.4 million to the upgrade works as detailed above. The State Government is also paying the cartage costs of $800,000 per month ongoing until 2021. · It is important that the water continues to be conserved and that the community remains vigilant in their water use to ensure the minimal amount of water is carted and the transportation costs are kept down.

Warwick emergency supply -

· Supplementary water may be sourced from bores · New bores · Reviewing Allora bores for suitability · Investigating viability of existing public and private bores · Water may be required to be sourced from outside the region and carted by rail or road to Warwick · Transfer of water will require · Temporary storage facilities and additional infrastructure · Portable water treatment plants may be used to treat the water · Design and construction of infrastructure for tankering

DAM SURVEY · Storm King and Connolly Dam - both have between 100-150ML (estimated) less water available due to siltation - across the whole dam area · This had an immaterial impact on the supply · Leslie Dam - no material impact from silt levels · Currently reviewing options, however if we desilt below water level, the water quality will be impacted · Desilting may be considered if alternative water supplies are implemented

PRESSURE AND LEAKAGE · Part of overall water demand strategy - these are underground leaks that are otherwise unable to be detected · Leak detection has been completed across the whole network. · Leaks continue to be repaired as Council

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WATER EFFICIENCY MANAGEMENT PLANS

UPDATE ON COMPLIANCE NOTICES

· 11 high water users have worked with council to reduce their water use. This has reduced consumption by about 23 ML since March 2019. · Council continues to work with businesses in ways to reduce their water consumption

· Council has issued 100 compliance notices to date and 11 fines · Staff that are usually involved in slashing will undertake additional water readings on businesses and residential premises. · Water consumption on each of the properties has dropped by an average of 75%. · Compliance notices continue to be issued to high water users.

EMERGENCY WATER UTILITY CHARGE · The Utility Charge policy was brought in as part of the budget · It is included as part of the Revenue Statement, the Revenue statement cannot be revised or altered during the year · The Utility Charge policy would only be enacted if; · The State Government did not provide funding for supplying water to residents across the Southern Downs · The Federal Government did not provide funding for supplying water to residents across the Southern Downs · Council had exhausted all operational and capital funds, including cash reserves · It is likely that funding will be made available through both the State and Federal Governments · It is important that Council plan for all scenarios. · On 13 September 2019 the State Government announced funding for the water carting of $800,000 per month to ensure a secure drinking water supply for Stanthorpe until 2021.

STANDPIPES - SEPTEMBER USE The Warwick and Stanthorpe standpipes are now open for use by all Avdata key holders 24/7. The restriction of 2000 litres/ week or 8000 litres/month remains in place for private users.

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Total Take: 3.4 ML Water Carters take: 3.35 ML Total Visits: 294

COMMUNITY EVENTS · Council continues to work with community members to ensure events can proceed with minimal water consumption, and whenever possible, water is to be sourced from an alternative supply.

COMMUNICATIONS · Council will display all information relating to the drought and current water crisis under a specific tab on the Council website. · The Southern Downs Regional Council website should be the primary reference point for all questions relating to the water crisis. Every aspect related to the water crisis will be placed on a tab on the front page of the site. Updates will be provided on a regular basis to the website on key issues such as water restrictions, storage forecasts and water conservation tips, as well as frequently asked questions. · Each Monday the Mayor will respond to important questions from the community that can be submitted either by email (drought@sdrc.qld.gov.au) or via the Council Facebook page. The Mayor will provide these responses via a video message on the website, Facebook page and YouTube. The video message will aim to be informative and provide answers to specific questions where possible. · Council will facilitate additional community information sessions or Questions and Answer forums in the coming months. These sessions and forums will have a focus on water and water conservation, as well allowing members of the community to ask about other Council related activities. ● freetimes.com.au

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FOCUS ON … Education SCHOOL HAS BEEN SERVING DALVEEN DISTRICT SINCE 1878 Welcome to Dalveen State School, located on the beautiful Granite Belt region of the Darling Downs. Our school has been proudly serving the Dalveen district since 1878.

With over 140 years of providing a quality education, our school is characterised by the friendly, caring and hardworking students.

Dalveen State School has a highly committed teaching and support staff that provide a caring and supportive environment for children to learn and grow in.

Our core focus is on literacy and numeracy. The academic curriculum is complemented by a range of arts, sporting and extra-curricular activities that allow all of our students the opportunity to achieve success on a daily basis.

All at Dalveen are living the school's vision "Together, creating successes and building our future". Staff, families and students all work together to provide a safe, supportive environment where every child has the opportunity to succeed and aspire to their dreams. ●

WARWICK STATE HIGH’S TALENTED On Tuesday 22 October Warwick State High School held their annual Talent Quest at the Town Hall.

The event was well attended by the community and some truly amazing talent was showcased. The performers were selected after a rigorous audition process and there was a wide range of skills on display to delight the local audience.

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The night culminated in two particularly amusing performances by the 2019 Seniors and the Staff. It was lovely to celebrate the successes of our students and have the community acknowledge the time and effort they have dedicated to their individual crafts. ●

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A TOP COUNTRY SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT Glen Aplin State School located 12km South of Stanthorpe offers quality education in a warm, supportive and caring environment, for students in Prep to Year 6. Our current enrolments are 102 students and numbers have been steadily growing over the past 10 years.

Our dedicated, experienced staff believe in 'Every student succeeding every day,' and deliver quality educational programs and learning experiences that cater for the diverse learning needs of all individual students.

Our school has a strong and successful improvement agenda. Results in Naplan and school-wide standardised tests have shown significant improvement in relative gain particularly in literacy with an overall Aggregate Gain of 66 points higher than the National Average.

We offer a specialised school-wide literacy program providing individualised support and explicit teaching enabling students to not only improve their writing skills, but also to understand the techniques and strategies behind quality writing. This program received a Commendation in the 2018 Showcase Awards for Excellence in the Early and Primary Years for our region.

Students are given opportunities challenge themselves and develop higher order thinking skills through participatation in Opti minds challenges as well as becoming involved in our school chess teams which compete in many regional competitions. These combined with chances to participate in interschool sports, athletics, academic competitions, swimming and arts

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Our staff and school community have high expectations for students learning and behaviour. Glen Aplin State School is a Positive Behaviour for Learning School and explicitly teaches students how to be safe, responsible, respectful and learners in their school and wider community. We regularly involve our families in our school through our annual Learning Expo and P&C supported family activities such as Father's Day BBQ. Please contact our school office for enrolments in 2020 on 0746 858 333 or via email on admin@glenaplinss.eq.edu â—?

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in the Early and Primary Years Quality Education in a Supportive Environment Diverse educational opportunities ofered by experienced staf Extra-curricular activities including Optiminds creativity

Excellent facilities, well equipped learning environments and experienced staff ensure that our school is a terrific place for all students to learn and grow.

challenge, interschool sport, chess tournaments, creative arts program, educational excursions, Robotics/coding and local community involvement.

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Call our school on 4685 2355 or visit the school website: www.dalveenss.eq.edu.au for enrolling your child at this great State School.

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FOCUS ON … Education

A GREAT START AT WARWICK EAST SS Warwick East State School, situated amongst its award winning gardens, prides itself on offering students the very best start at school in many ways.

A weekly Playgroup is held for children 0-5 years in the designated Early Years area of the school, from 8.50-10.50am every Thursday during the school terms.

A qualified teacher and teacher aide plan and run age appropriate activities for the children and their families. Playgroup is a relaxed, friendly and fun time for both children and parents.

During term 4 a Pre-Prep program is run in the school Prep Precinct. Children that are eligible to attend Prep in 2020 are welcome to come along. All children receive a FREE school shirt and hat when enrolling in this program. Children participate in activities that prepare them for a smooth transition to school the following year.

Prep at Warwick East State School has its own designated, purpose built area to ensure that children feel safe and learn in a comfortable age appropriate environment, including well-resourced classrooms and play areas. Prep students also have the opportunity to enjoy the schools award winning Environmental Centre, where they feed the chooks, collect the eggs and grow food which they cook with or take home. Preppies also receive a FREE school shirt and hat when enrolling, thanks to our very proactive P&C. The schools P&C also fund all swimming lessons for every child

attending Warwick East, therefore no cost to families.

Warwick East also run its annual Under 8's community morning during Term 3, where many community groups attend and

run fun activities such as face painting, bubble blowing, gardening, craft, dance, gymnastics and much more. This event has been running for 3 years now and is enjoyed by the 0-8's from around Warwick.

Families are encouraged to come along and have a tour of the Prep area and wider school by making an appointment by phoning 46605888 OR just pick up an enrolment pack from the front office. ●

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HEART OF COUNTRY The Junabee Memorial Hall situated 15klms east of Warwick is very much the meeting place for local and adjoining residents of its surrounding districts.

Recently, the Junabee Memorial Hall Inc. was the recipient of a very generous Community Grant from Southern Downs Regional Council which enabled the supply and installation of Solar Panels and Invertor to the hall. This work was supplied and undertaken by Davey Electrical a local business.

The supply and installation of Solar will greatly enhance the workings and viability of the Junabee Memorial Hall Inc. With connection to the grid we are also contributing a small but important supply of clean energy for the future.

On Saturday 12 October we held an "Evening of Appreciation," inviting the Southern Downs Regional Council in acknowledgement of their generous support. We were very privileged to have as our guests Mayor Tracy Dobie and Mr Colin Dobie for the Evening along with many of our local residents and visitors to the area.

Mr Chris Rubie welcomed Mayor Dobie and Mr Dobie . Mayor Dobie responded and spoke of the importance of Community Halls and the role the Southern Downs Regional Shire plays in providing Community Grants within the shire. She acknowledged the wonderful work we have done making our local hall what it is today. Mayor Dobie also outlined the work Southern Downs Regional Council is doing

Junabee Hall is a focal point for the district. in supporting and managing the drought and shortage or lack of water within the region.

The Junabee Memorial Hall is set high on a hill overlooking the usually lush farming land and picturesque views to the Scenic Rim. It still remains a gem with its' War Memorial Gardens and Pioneer Gardens and Picnic Shed for all to enjoy.

Our hall is a wonderful gathering place and throughout the year we hold many happy social and fundraising events. In times like this, the drought, having such an impact on everyone's lives it is places like our local hall that gives us a feeling of connection and moral support.

We have several bookings and welcome functions to our hall which is very well presented both inside and out.

It is through the generosity of Community Grants and support from Southern Downs Regional Council that we can grow from strength to strength, for which we are forever appreciative of. ●

From left: Justin Heaven (Dept of Agriculture), Amanda Harrold (Stanthorpe and Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce), Dale Last MP (Shadow Minister for Natural Resources and Mines), Deb Frecklington MP (LNP Leader), Ben Sweet (Sweet's Strawberry Runners), Nathan Baronio (Eastern Colour Strawberries) and David Andriatta (Granite Belt Growers Association, pictured on Tuesday night of last week at Queensland Parliament House in Brisbane.

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REGION GOES ON DISPLAY Last State Member for Southern Downs James Lister hosted the second annual 'Southern Downs Promotion Night 'at Queensland's Parliament House in Brisbane.

Mr Lister said more than 20 exhibitors from around the region "attended to showcase what the Southern Downs area has to offer".

"Belinda and I were just so proud of the region's turnout," he said.

"Times are so tough with the drought but people still came.

"Everyone who visited just raved about it, and exhibitors had the chance to get into the ears of senior MPs like the Premier and Deb Frecklington.

"That's a great way to make sure that decision-makers down in Brisbane get to know us.

"Exhibitors included local businesses, tourism ventures, community groups and community organisations from throughout

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the Granite Belt, Warwick and Goondiwindi districts.

"Both the Goondiwindi and Southern Downs Regional Councils were also in attendance.

"Rosy Chapman from Granite Belt Art and Craft Trail gave a presentation about their events over the following two weekends.

"The event also provided the opportunity for Stanthorpe State High School hospitality students, to work alongside the professional hospitality staff at Parliament House, and their presence was appreciated by all.

"I'd like to thank the agricultural, small businesses and community groups of Southern Downs for promoting the exciting and unique offerings of our region.

"I'd also like to thank Emily McKechnie from my Warwick Office for working so hard to make the event a success." ●

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AUCTION ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY 271 ha with Amazing Water Sheraton Park Thulimbah/Maryland Road Thulimbah NSW

Auction Date - 7th November at 6pm Venue – Acadia Theatre – Access via Vince Catanzaro Solicitors 157 High Street, Stanthorpe Property Description 3 Titles sold as total parcel Lot 1 in DP 617472 Lot 2 in DP 617472 Lot 41 in DP 751072 Total Area

Area – 13.44ha Area – 15.1 ha Area – 242.6 ha 271.14 ha

600 mega Litre Water Storage in two dams Bore – fully registered – but not equipped IRRIGATION All mains are 6” PVC and Sub Mains are 3” & 4” PVC throughout Farming side PROTECTIVE NETTING Approx. 68 ha under Protective Canopy (Varied Condition) Approx. 12 ha or Orchard without Protective Canopy IMPROVEMENTS 4 bedroom Fibro Residence in good condition MACHINERY SHED 30 x 15m Steel Framed Shed with unsealed floor 15 x 9m Timber framed Workshop All inspections are by appointment only by contacting Scott Mann on 0427 814 444

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the interior or hiring a professional to undertake some important tasks, such as having someone style the property's interior.

4. Don't price your home correctly: This could be filed under 'don't listen to your agent', however, it's a significant issue on its own because people often don't understand how important it is to get the price right to begin with. If you price it too low, you lose money. If you price it too high, it sits on the market and becomes stale and people who are looking to buy then assume something is wrong with it and don't seriously consider it. Talk to the agent about comparable recent sales in your area, get some information about what the market is doing right now, and give your home an objective, honest look and be realistic about your price. ●

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PUTTING your home on the market can be a stressful time, especially if this is your first time selling a property. The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) says there are some common mistakes sellers frequently make when putting their property on the market 1. Not using a professional photographer, or including floor plans: Professional real estate photographs are very important because they showcase your property in its best light. An experienced real estate photographer will know how to make small yards look more appealing, kitchens look inviting and tired living rooms look cosy.

2. Hanging around during an open home: People who are selling their homes often forget what it was like when they were visiting open homes. You like to test the drawers to make sure they all slide smoothly in the kitchen, the oven door opens, the windows open and shut freely. You're not prying, but you're doing your due diligence. However, it becomes awkward when you know the owner is in the home and watching you every step of the way.

3. Don't listen to your agent: The agent is the expert, someone who has been hired to bring their knowledge and experience to the transaction. But too often we hear about vendors who don't listen to the agent, whether that is thinning out the garden, replacing worn or damaged front stairs, de-cluttering

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AUCTION AMIENS COLD STORAGE FACILITY 1205 Amiens Road, Amiens

Auction Date - 7th November 2019 at 6pm Venue - Acadia Theatre - Access via Vince Catanzaro Solicitors 157 High Street, Stanthorpe Property Description 7987 m2 - Cold Storage Facility Lot 324 on Crown Plan BNT 1144 IMPROVEMENTS

2500 Bin Cold Store Facility 2 C.A. rooms with 2300 bin capacity 4 Ordinary Rooms with capacity of 250 bins

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30 x 15 Colourbond Storage Shed with concrete floor and power connected Fully covered skylon roof over unloading area

CONTROL CENTRE

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Mycom Reciprocating Compressor - 6,000 hrs This offers a unique opportunity to secure such a facility within the Stanthorpe Area.

All inspections are by appointment only by contacting Scott Mann on 0427 814 444

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FOCUS ON … Warwick Rodeo WARWICK RODEO AND CAMPDRAFT PROGRAM ...

THURSDAY 24 OCTOBER · 6am - Vanderfield Hino Ladies Silver Cup Campdraft Round 1 · 11am - Ascot Angus and Charolais Canning Downs Campdraft Round 2 · 6pm - APRA National Finals Rodeo

FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER 2019 · 7am - Pryde's EasiFeed Warwick Gold Cup Campdraft Round 2 · From 1.30pm - Vanderfield Hino Ladies Silver Cup Campdraft Final, Presentation; Dolly Everett Memorial Presentation · 5pm - Poly Buckjump; GRAND ENTRY · 6pm - APRA National Finals Rodeo

SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER · 6am - Frasers Livestock Transport Stallion Draft Round 1 · From 9am - 2nd Division Rodeo Events; Frasers Livestock Transport Stallion Draft Final; 2nd Division

Rodeo Events; Warwick Tribute to Australian Campdrafting; Frasers Livestock Transport Stallion Draft Presentation; 2nd Division Rodeo Events; Ascot Angus and Charolais Canning Downs Campdraft Final; 2nd Division Rodeo Events; Ascot Angus and Charolais Canning Downs Campdraft Presentation · 6pm - APRA National Finals Rodeo

SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER · 6.30am - Clipex Champion of Champions Campdraft Round 1 · 9am - Clipex Champion of Champions Campdraft Final Arena entertainment · 9.30am - Clipex Champion of Champions Campdraft Presentation · 10am - APRA National Finals Rodeo 1st Section · 12 noon - Pryde's EasiFeed Warwick Gold Cup Campdraft Final; 2nd Division Rodeo Finals · 1.30 pm - Pryde's EasiFeed Warwick Gold Cup Campdraft Presentation

SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER

· 2pm - APRA National Finals Rodeo 2nd Section PLEASE NOTE - TIMES ARE A GUIDE ONLY - The committee reserves the right to alter the program as necessary ...

· Departing Australiana Park half-hourly from 8am to 3pm

WARWICK LIBRARY FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER · Departing back of Warwick Library half-hourly 5.15pm to 8pm

STREET PARADE ...

John Dee Street Parade - from 9am, Saturday 26 October, Palmerin Street, Warwick

SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER · Departing back of Warwick Library half-hourly from 10.15am to 9.15pm

FREE SHUTTLE BUS TIMES ...

SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER AUSTRALIANA PARK · Return travel is available on all services

FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER · Departing from Australiana Park quarter-hourly from 5pm to 8.30pm

SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER · Departing from Australiana Park halfhourly from 8am to 12 noon · Departing from Australiana Park quarter-hourly from 12.15pm to 9pm

· Departing back of Warwick Library half-hourly from 10.15am to 3.15pm Returns from Main Entrance Warwick Showgrounds · On demand Friday and Saturday from 10pm to 2am to both Australiana Park and Warwick Library Carpark · On demand Sunday from 3.30pm to both Australiana Park and Warwick Library Carpark · Extra services will run when required ●

Future of rodeo: Aspiring junior bull riders attended a ‘Development Day’ at Chinchilla last weekend, keeping the rodeo dream alive...

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COMMUNITY DIARY SENIOR CITIZENS Warwick Senior Citizens monthly activities are at 13a Albert Street, Warwick. First Monday each month - Hoy (cards) from 2pm. First Tuesday each month - Friendship morning from 9am.

Every Monday - 500 (cards) from 9am11.30am. 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 $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 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.

SPEAK UP 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), meet new friends, hone your public speaking skills and build your confidence in a friendly atmosphere. For more incall Alice on 0402 032 502.

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

granitebeltjuniorchoir@gmail.com or follow @granitebeltjuniorchoir on Facebook for updates.

+ markets prior at 11am Contact warwickssc@gmail.com or phone Jen 0400 505 943.

GET CRAFTY

FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

TUESDAY 5 NOVEMBER

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.

Warwick Horticultural Society Floral Window Competition will be judged on Friday 25 October. Entries close on Thursday 24 October at 5pm. Form for information contact 4661 1414.

Killarney Red Cross Melbourne Cup takeaway meals available from Killarney Senior Citizens Hall from 11am, cost $15. Delivery available in town area only - to order call 4664 1248 or 4664 1380.

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

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

LIFE LEARNING U3A Provide short courses for older people who enjoy learning but prefer the freedom to study where and when they choose. Inquiries to Neil Bonnell on 4661 8221 or visit www.u3awarwick. org.au

SING IT UP The Granite Belt Junior Choir meets every Tuesday of school terms, at 3.30pm, at The Stanthorpe Little Theatre , 20 Connor Street, Stanhtorpe.

Great opportunity to learn singing and experience performing in public. All school aged singers welcome to come and give it a try before joining.

For more information email

NAVY CADETS Navy Cadets TS Kookaburra Cadets Stanthorpe meet every Sunday at

SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER · Travelling Country Music Club Social will be on Sunday 27 October at the Cowboys Clubhouse in Queens Park, Alice Street from 10.30am. Cost for the day is $8 per adult and $4 for children. Lunch will be included in the cost plus endless cups of tea or coffee all day and afternoon tea.

Phone Del on 0408 613 823 or Ruby on 0438 674 803. · Warwick Lure Coursing Club - The next monthly meeting of the Warwick Lure Coursing Club will be held on Sunday 27 October at the Henry Joppich Park, next to the cemetery on Wentworth Street, Warwick. Please arrive by 8:30am for a 9:00am start.

Dogs of all breeds will enjoy and are very welcome. Inquiries and entries to Peter at briggsweedbusters@skymesh. com.au or phone 0417 816 910.

THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER Warwick Pensioners League meeting at Cowboys Clubhouse Queens Park, 10.30am. Enquiries to Ruby on 0438 674 803.

SUNDAY 3RD NOVEMBER Over 50's Social Club - Noon, Wallangarra Railway station cafe

FRIDAY 8 NOVEMBER Morning Melodies with Terry Arnold will be on Friday 8 November at the Warwick RSL Club Bistro from 10.30am. Coffee and cake available for purchase.

SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER Warwick and District Country Music Club Monthly Social will be on Sunday 10 November at the Railway Institute Hall, Hamilton Street, Warwick starting at 11am. $10 entry includes lunch, afternoon tea, plus all day tea and coffee. Enjoy a great day out, bring a friend and meet new ones. Contact Rod on 0427 622 687, or Maggie on 0434 531 768.

SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER St Mary's Crafty Group will meet on Sunday 10 November at the admin building next to the Catholic Church in Warwick, from 1pm to 4pm. Contact Patrice on 4661 1033.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 14 Warwick Pensioners League bus trip to Liston Lavender Farm and lunch at Killarney. Bus leaves 9am Queens Park.

For details call Michael on 0408 982 157 or Ruby on 0438 674 803.

PUZZLES CROSSWORD QUICK PUZZLENo. NO.7597 7597

Quick Clues

SUDOKU No. 4259 How to solve Sudoku!

SUDOKU

ACROSS 7. Agitation (12) 8. Distant (6) 9. Smother (6) 10. Listless (7) 12. Nip (5) 15. Tree (5) 16. Suitable (7) 18. Fish (6) 20. Mend (6) 22. Scornful (12)

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Fill the gr every row 3x3 square the digit 6 4 8 1 5 7 2 9 3

Solution 7 1 9 6 3 2 4 8 5

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7597 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Hard currency. 8, W-all-et. 9, Former. 10, Fiddles. 12, Snort. 15, Anis-e. 16, Attends (anag). 18, Charge.

20, E-nsu-re. 22, Lack of polish Down - 1, B-ava-rian. 2, I-dol. 3, Bust-le(ft)-s. 4, Drift. 5, Entrance. 6, Lyre (anag). 11, Dis-tract. 13, Red cross. 14, At-tempt. 17, Lem-on (rev) 19, Hold 21, Sole (soul).

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9 7 3 6 1 2 5 8 4

Fill the grid so that every row and every 3x3 square contains the digits 1 to 9

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the boorish person dull? (4,2,6).

DOWN 1. A German girl the boy is going round with (8). 2. I change the old image (4). 3. In breaks, the left-half gets busy (7). 4. Have no ties is the gist of it (5). 5. The gate does delight one (8). 6. Al has gone really mad on the instument (4). 11. To take your mind off the man, going back to the land (8). 13. Left, annoyed with the organisation (3,5). 14. Try to get at and to offer bribes to? (7). 17.

The number and name will be put up in yellow (5). 19.

Claim to have a grasp of (4). 21. Only in spirit, we’re told (4).

3 1 7 2 9 6 4 5 8

ACROSS 7. Coins as opposed to paper money? (4,8). 8, The whole outside is sodden, in that case (6). 9. He made the previous one (6). 10. Toys in the form of musical instruments (7). 12. Speak derisively of the drink (5). 15. Is an unusual Eastern flavouring (5). 16. Is there for the test and it’s chaos (7). 18. An accusation from the ward? (6). 20. Make certain before the sun breaks through (6). 22. What makes the boorish person dull? (4,2,6).

DOWN 1. A German girl the boy is going round with (8). 2. I

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DOWN YPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7597 ACROSS Educated (8)

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DOWN Educated (8) Resound (4) Loss of memory (7) Mount (5) Fighter (8) Duck (4) Slope (8) Resume (8) Break up (7) Cut (5) Fortune (4) Fruit (4)

1 9 8 3 5 6 8 3

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7597 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Discomposure. 8, Remote. 9, Stifle. 10, Languid. 12, Pinch. 15, Cedar. 16, Fitting. 18, Plaice. 20, Repair. 22, Contemptuous.

Down - 1, Literate. 2, Echo. 3, Amnesia. 4, Horse. 5, Pugilist. 6, Teal. 11, Gradient. 13, Continue. 14, Disrupt. 17, Sever. 19, Luck. 21, Plum.

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GARDENING TRIVIA, JUST FOR FUN I think it is about time we had a bit of light hearted trivia about gardening. With things so desperate regarding town water restrictions and the lawns looking so awful - I think my lawnmower has been out of the shed twice so far this year. I believe it is time to find something to laugh about, bring a smile to our faces or at the very least learn something new! It will rain again and then we'll all be complaining about having to spend our days off cutting grass and getting rid of weeds.

Test your knowledge with a quiz. The answers will be printed separately or maybe next week!

1. To which two continents are the cactus family native?

2. What is the term for a garden of plants adapted to arid conditions?

3. In the language of flowers which one beginning with the letter B means "beware" 4. Again in the language of flowers what does a Bluebell mean?

5. Which garden herb has a summer and winter variety?

6. What is the English meaning of the German word "Edelweiss"?

7. Veronica has small purple flowers. What is another name for this herb?

8. Which herb has a name that means "wise old person"?

9. What is the common name of Papaver Alpinum?

Some of the winning entries from the 2019 Spring Flower Show - proof of what can be done in the garden even in a time of drought...

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A TOP DAY OF COUNTRY RACING The racing industry has been rocked to its core by the expose on the slaughter of exracehorses aired last week on TV. While too little has been done by the racing industry as a whole to ensure a good life in retirement for horses there also needs to be a level of understanding that once a racehorse is retired it may pass through many hands for a variety of reasons. A retired galloper may be rehomed to what connections believe will be its forever home, but may be found to be unsuitable by its new owner and could be on-sold numerous times.

It is therefore almost impossible to ensure where some retired gallopers finish their days. Make no mistake there is absolutely no grounds whereby the treatment of the horses that were filmed is acceptable.

What I and my Spin offsider, who has plenty of racing industry experience were absolutely appalled by was the inhumane treatment of these poor animals by what can only be described as brutal handlers at the facilities featured. It should be remembered that these people have absolutely nothing to do with the racing industry and obviously little humanity.

I also do not know how you could continue filming such gross mistreatment without blowing your cover and stepping in. These scenes were allegedly filmed months ago and I find it distressing that the situation was not brought to the immediate attention of authorities. And I question why that was.

If there is a place for knackeries and abattoirs let's make sure the animals are dealt with in a humane and decent manner. I don't know about our readers but after what I have seen and read it has me thinking twice when I front up to buy a can of food for our fur babies Dolly, Daisy and Charlee.

What has been exposed is a dark and ugly side of an industry most Australians love and one that cannot be allowed to continue. Hopefully the authorities at all levels of racing across Australia and all levels of government will be galvanised into action to eliminate these horrendous activities. The scenes besmirch an entire industry, the majority of which go above and beyond for their animals not only through their racing careers but well beyond.

- Casey KROPP LOVING COUNTRY CUPS Matt Kropp's love affair with country racing and in particular Country Cups continued on Saturday when top weight Splitz streeted the field in the K & A Building Stanthorpe Cup. It was back to back Southern Downs Cups for the Toowoomba trainer who a week earlier led in the winner of the Warwick Cup, Rosie Posie.

Kropp is building a collection of Country Cups having won the Kilcoy Cup earlier this year and the Dalby Cup on four occasions.

The five year old gelding made light work of his 60kg impost and jockey Noriyuki Masuda kicked well clear on him as they topped the rise on the testing Stanthorpe track coming away to win easily on the line by over two lengths from Marlahn ($8) and the well supported favourite Mail Escort who carried the hopes of many local punters. His connections once again missing out on the elusive Stanthorpe Cup win.

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Top Spin was a good price winner in the third event. Hopefully, some Spin readers took it as an omen bet and backed the winner. doom and gloom and hardships they have been facing over recent month attending Armstrong park in numbers.

Jockey President Chips Brunckhorst said it was a fantastic day, "It was just great to see so many local people supporting the meeting and more than anything it was so pleasing to see people with smiles on their faces and enjoying themselves."A representative of Racing Queensland who was among the estimated 2000 people to attend the meeting said he was amazed at the support the meeting received and praised the Committee on their facilities and the state of the track given the recent conditions.

The new covered betting area proved a hit with not only bookmakers who can now take your money off you in surroundings that are the equal of any country track in Queensland but the public who have another covered area to seek respite from the weather. This year the heat.

The five race meeting opened with the MJ Cleaners/ Stanthorpe RSL Class B Handicap over the metre journey.

Punters got their day off to a good start when Blaine $2.80 favourite comfortably defeated Red Money ($5.50) and Our Gracious Dane ($12). The favourite who is trained in Toowoomba franked his good recent form at Gatton to get the money for trainer Stephen Kirkwood, jockey Emma Ljung and owners Gunsynd Lodge.

Texas trainer Rod Hilton rarely brings a horse to the Stanthorpe races and goes home empty handed and Saturday was no exception. Owned and trained by Hilton Primmiscuous won the second event. The four year old mare was well ridden by Leanne McCoy to win the Queensland County Credit Union Maiden. Starting at $5 the Teas galloper landed some handy bets when she hung on to beat favourite Yazzi Jean ($2.40) and Outback Champ ($13) Spin readers should have been on the omen bet in the third event, Top Spin.

Heather Poland had the Gary Schwenke trained Top Spin perfectly positioned from the jump in the Ensay Electrical QTIS Benchmark 55 over the sprint distance of 1000 metres. The six year old who started at the good odds of $13 was resuming from a spell and ran to the line strongly after taking the lead in the straight beating another outsider Tin's Pocket ($17) and Chocolate Oreo ($3). The well backed favourite Jazzy's Angel finished at the tail of the field.

Favourite punter might have missed out in the Cup but they finished the meeting on a high when the Clifton trained De Banda Vega saluted in the last the Country Club Liquor Legends Benchmark 55 over the

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Note: I hope some of our readers were on Yes Yes Yes in the Everest. Look out for Castelvecchio; King's Will Dream and Verry Elleegant in this weekend's Cox Plate.

MAIDEN TON FOR KURTZ An outstanding maiden century for Redbacks James Kurtz was the highlight of round three of the Condy Cup last weekend.

His ton came in a memorable innings in the game between Redbacks and Soverign at Slade Oval. Kurtz controlled the batting showing excellent technique hitting the ball cleanly as he notched up his first ton and went on with the job scoring 144 of the Redback's 251 runs against Soverign at Slade Park on Saturday.. Kurtz ton Unfortunately Kurtz's batting heroics were not enough to get Redbacks over the line at Slade Park. Dave Drewery (36) was the best of the remaining Redback's batsmen.

While Kurtz had the better of the bowling attack throughout his innings Rob Wagner (2/30) and Caleb King (2/36) were the best of Soverign bowlers and did their share of damage.

251 looked a good total for Redbacks to defend and despite a good bowling performance from Shawn Brown who claimed four scalps for 49 runs and Dave Drewery who finished with a pair the Soverign batsmen nailed the win closing out the innings at 8/259. Damien Canning (45) and opener Mitch Hay (43) ensured Soverign got home with the points in a very entertaining game.

ASSOCIATION CROQUET RESULTS A group of six lined up for the Association Croquet games last Tuesday. Heather Widderick played a solo hand taking on Carol Verwey and Effey Russell. Verwey both recorded successive breaks of three hoops and went on to win the game 26-16.

Meanwhile Andrea Denkewitz took on Pat Schnoor and Peter Tunbridge who each scored breaks of three. Their opponent scored two breaks of two before going on to win a close and entertaining game 23-21.

VIC HILL HOME In the second fixture game of round three of the Condy Cup played on Saturday Allora Colts hosted Victoria Hill. Allora were dismissed for 133 after some slick bowling from Ekstar Sandhu who claimed three wickets for just 11 runs. Jack Morris also bowled well for Victoria Hill and also taking three wickets. Matt Higgins (40) who top scored and Stu Henderson (30) accounted for 70 of the 133 runs Allora scored.

In reply Victoria Hill gave their supporters some anxious moments before they reeled in the required runs. Joe Morris

finished the innings undefeated on 56. Nick Morris also played well for his 35 as Victoria Hill finished the game 7/141 but with the points in the bag. Best of the Allora bowlers were Jamie Holmes (2/15) and Sean Bryson 2/38.

STRATEGIES AT PLAY Strategies played a big part in the results of last week's Ricochet Croquet games. In the opening game where Liz Ellway and Jenny Tunbridge played Andrea Denkewitz, Liz and Jenny got their game off to a great start and in the first hour held a healthy lead. After a slow start some clever strategy saw Andrea and Sharyn overtake their opposition to take a lead. They were able to hold on to that lead in the back end of the game and eventually won 26-20.

Val Fancourt and Bill Golding had a real battle against Peter Tunbridge and Carol Verwey. Making clever use of the opposition balls, Golding was able to score a run of four hoops in a row. Carol Verwey was also in good form. She scored three hoops in and row and two runs of two hoops in succession. It allowed she and her partner to peg out first. Final score 26-23.

GOOD WIN FOR MARYVALE Maryvale looked to have hit their straps this season as they scored a comprehensive win over Wheatvale in the final game of round three played at Slade on Sunday. Maryvale's bowlers ripped through the batting line up.

Paul and Kevin Bourke vying for bragging rights in the bowling department. Paul finished slightly the better with 3/10 and Kev 3/13. Lachy Boal (36) and Col Obrien (35) did their best to set Maryvale a total to chase but 133 never looked to be enough against a strong batting line up.

Andy Ryan starred with the bat for Maryvale as they passed the required runs with eight wickets in hand.

Ryan set up the stunning win with a good knock of 74 not out. Pat Gordon also chipped in with 37. In a good all round performance for Wheatvale Lochy Boal topped the standings with bat and ball adding bowling figures of 1/24 to his top score of 36.

HARVEY MAKES HIS MARK Golfers in Stanthorpe enjoyed perfect conditions for last Saturday's Single Stableford which was sponsored by club member Lorraine Evans. The fairways and greens now showing a nice tinge of green and looking their best for many months after the recent rain.

Ian Harvey made the most of the conditions playing a consistent round which saw him post a winning score of 41 points.

Harvey's scored 21 points on the front nine and looked likely to score even better on the back nine however a one pointer at the final hole resulted in a back nine of 20. Along the way Harvey also picked up the pin shot at three and the pro-pin at 5/14 to round off a good afternoon on the course.

Andrew Burgess played an early timeslot and after returning a score of 40 points watched as his lead slipped away relegating him to the runner's up position.

In the Ladies event honours went to Margie Locke with a round of 37. An excellent back nine of 21 points sealed the win for Locke. Kay Webb was the Ladies runner up with a score of 34 points.

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Pin Shot at the third went the way of Ian Anderson as did one of the two meat trays.

The remaining meat tray went home with Terry Roser.

A reminder to all golfers there will be no Sporters this Sunday (October 27th) due to the Club Championships with play on both Saturday and Sunday. That allows Sporters a day off and a sleep in.

Sporters resume the following Sunday (November 3) with tee off at the usual time of 7.30 - 8.00am.

GOLFERS PREPARE FOR OPEN This weekend the Stanthorpe Golf Club hosts the club's Open event and local and visiting golfers are preparing for two days full days of competition. The course is looking spectacular and the Open event will again be sponsored by local business, Maddies Gift Gallery, a long time supporter of the club and the City Golf Club (Toowoomba) who are great supporters of clubs right across the Darling Downs district.

Saturday event is a medley 4BBB Stableford. There will be two timeslots for a shot gun start. The early birds can kick off at 6.45am. For those who find that early time slot a little challenging there is a later tee off at 11.45am for the afternoon session.

Players are asked to arrive and register at least 20 minutes prior to tee time to give the starter time to allocate tee positions.

Sunday's round of the Open is a Stroke event for men and Stableford for ladies.

The Sunday time sheet is full and players should check their tee time and once again ensure they arrive 20 minutes prior to their allocated tee off time to ensure there are no delays.

WALLABIES FANS HOPPING MAD Australian Rugby Union fans are not happy after the Wallabies were unceremoniously dumped out of the World Cup after a humiliating loss to Great Britain in the first semi-final.

Coach Michael Cheika was quick to fall on his sword and will be parting ways with the Wallabies on December 31 when his contract expires.

Cheika has been widely criticised for his stubborn approach to the Wallabies preparation and game plan. Many feel the failure to recognise his tactics were clearly not working did not allow players like Will Genia, Samu Kerevi and Marika Koribete to play at their best despite the writing being on the wall early.

I was lucky to catch up with the parents of Wallaby James O'Connor late last week when they visited the Granite Belt and even they were resigned to the fact that the Wallabies would be on their way home on the weekend and that was days before

AROUND THE GROUNDS SOUTHERN DOWNS RIFLE CLUB RESULTS, 20/10/19 500 yards F Class (open max 126) Murray Reck 123.7, Dave Taylor 113.5, Bruce McAllan 113.2, Margaret Taylor 100. (standard) Daryl Reck 119.10, Kevin Jones 117.4, Richard McKillop 115, Graham Park 106.2. (target rifle max 105) Bob Tyllyer 72.1.

A tricky morning for the shooters last Sunday with gusty winds, mirage and smoke haze to contend with, no worries for Murray though who had a great shoot, who along with brother Daryl took out the honours in open and standard respectively, well done the Reck boys. Next Sunday 27th October we will be at the 600 yard mound, sign on at 8.30am for 9.00am start contact Margaret on 4666 1018 for more information.

SOUTHERN CROSS BOWLS CLUB Results from Thursday mixed social - Crosscut Sawyer, Baz Heffernan, Wicky Wickham 11 def June, Val, Claire/Daph 10. freetimes.com.au

Sunday turned out to be a great day weather wise and some fantastic bowls were played at Sunday's Open Fours Carnival. The eight rinks had some very serious players with a lot of people just out to enjoy some friendly rivalry. The winners were G Assay, P Gunther, M O'Leary, and Zel. Runners up were lucky team 13, B Carter, L Stinks, S Alcock, R Alcock from Tenterfield.

1st round winners were Alana, P Parker, D Calligan, P Collis. 2nd round winners were A Davidson, C Wieir, L Hartley, Slave. 3rd round winners were P Pianta, B Lee, S Pianta, C Hayes.

Coming events - Thursday 24 October Ladies host Mixed Bowls 1.00pm. Be there by 12.30pm.

Saturday 26 October Social Mixed Bowls 1.00pm.

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the game. O'Connor was one of the bench players in Friday night's all important clash.

While there have been plenty of fans disillusioned with Cheika there are an equal number who are calling for wholesale changes to the ARU leadership as the code continues to wallow in the doldrums. A situation fans, ex players and commentators find unacceptable.

Many cite the debacle over Israel Folau, the games one time marquee player as just one indication of the lack of leadership at the helm.

It will be an interesting watch in coming weeks with several changes expected on the board of the ARU. The blow torch of public opinion is now finding its way to CEO Raelene Castle with many questioning whether her position is still tenable after Cheika revealed the pair were barely on speaking terms in the lead up to the World Cup. David Pocock, Will Gena, Sekope Kepuare are just three of the veterans who are leaving the "pouch" as the Wallabies exited the tournament. As great servants of the game all deserved to leave on a higher note.

As many as eight senior players are calling time on their careers or are heading overseas. It will leave a big void but also opens up opportunities for a number of younger players.

Just who the next Wallabies coach will be is anyone's guess. New Zealander Dave Rennie has been linked to the coaching position. Also current England Coach Eddie Jones. This is perhaps wishful thinking as he is still under contract but we have seen how little coaching and playing contracts are worth recently. Another being mentioned in despatches is former Wallaby great Stephen Larkham.

Whoever gets the gig, they have a big job ahead. Not just to rebuild the team but to regain the faith of the long suffering but loyal Wallabies fans. That maybe an easier task than the board who must rebuild the failing Wallabies brand. The Wallabies have now fallen to seventh in the world rankings after Japan, host nation of the World Cup leapfrogged them after their exceptional tournament THREE TABLES ONLY Stanthorpe Bridge players for the past two weeks have played only three tables. The winners over the past two weeks were Hilary Richardson and Carol Axworthy and the following week Margaret and Brough Warren. Janine and Peter Cumming placed second in last week's games. The Bridge group plays each Thursday in the Senior Citizens Rooms at

the Stanthorpe Civic Centre.

NEWCOMERS MAKING A MARK Peter Goodsir is only new to Golf Croquet but was quick to pick up the strategy of the game in his first game. Last week he teamed up with Sharyn Roser in a game against another newcomer Janet Raub and veteran player Di Fenwick. Goodsir showed good accuracy with his long and short shots and scored four hoops in his maiden game.

His partner also played some nice shots and contributed five hoops to their total score. Unfortunately it was not enough to win the game. Di Fenwick showed all of her experience scoring six hoops and her newbie partner, Janet Raub five to take an 11-9 win.

The tables were turned in game two as Fenwick (7)and Goodsir (3) claimed a 10-6 victory. The new players are certainly mixing things up and the regular group are looking for to seeing more of them in coming weeks.

HORSEPOWER EVERYWHERE There will be plenty of horse power this weekend in Warwick and not just at the Warwick Rodeo. The Warwick Dragway hosts the Warwick Dragfest this weekend and after 15 years the event continues to grow in popularity with locals and visiting enthusiasts.

Among the hundreds expected to take to the track this weekend will be Michael Schaper who has been coming to Dragfest since its inception and has won the vent of several occasions.

Another regular visitor who returns this weekend with his 1971 Ford Falcon is Shane Barnard. Barney who best run to date is an 8.90 clocking 152mph, has been coming to the Warwick drags since he was a youngster and his car was originally owned and driven by his late brother Luke. This weekend he will continue that family tradition when he is joined by 10 year old son Cruze and three year old Cash.

It highlights the family atmosphere that is one of the drawcards of the event. Along with the excellent track and racing facilities the family friendly atmosphere brings drivers, their families, their teams and spectators back to Warwick Dragway for the two days of high octane thrills.

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The remaining Pin shots in the men's event went to Alan Kerr (12); Mark Hendry (17) and Darryl Boekholt took the balls for the 9/18 pro-pin.

In the run down, a ball to Scott Constable, Angelo Maugeri, Rino Piovesan and Sandra Morris.

COMPETITIVE GATEBALL GAMES Numbers were down again for Friday's Gateball games but it did not prevent four very competitive games.

Andrea Denekwitz and partner Bill Golding (Team One) took on the combination of Jenny Tunbridge, Val Fancourt and Heather Widderick (Team Two).

Both teams were slowly out of the blocks in the first game however Bill Golding gained an extra shot for Team One with a 'gate and touch.' Team One went on to win the game 11-8.

Heather Widderick and Team Two hit back in the next game and posted a 13-9 win.

Team One found their touch in the third game and scored a comprehensive 15-9 win after both Andree Denekwitz and Bill Golding sparked a ball on to an 'Agari.'

The final game of the morning was a little slower as both teams were put off the court by their opponents making scoring challenging. The game finished tied at 9-9 however Team One got the nod after a count-back revealed they had the only three point score of the game.

TIME TO COME HOLMES Is it time for Cowboys supporters to start tying ribbons round those old palm trees on the Townsville strand? Well placed sources report Cowboys coach Paul Green has met with Val Holmes in New York in a bid to lure him home to Cowboy's country. Green has been in the US for two weeks before heading home this week.

Holmes who has family and friends in Townsville continues his training with the New York Jets despite missing the cut for their 2019 playing roster.

The lure of a lucrative NRL contract might outweigh his desire to NFL. There are plenty of Cowboys fans and players who will roll out the welcome mat if he decides to return home.

WIN FOR ARMSTONG After returning the Best Gross score at Sporters on several occasions recently, Paul Armstrong finally cracked a Sporters win last Sunday. Finishing runner up on was another who regularly features in the Sporters results, Paul Byrnes the Runner-up.

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•฀57,000km฀ •฀Eyesight฀Technology •฀Heated฀Seats •฀Sunroof฀etc฀

**

$17,999

2017 SubAru Xv 2.0i – S

$22,999

2016 kiA CerAto

2017 SubAru ForeSter S

•฀Auto •฀Low฀Kms

Drive AWAy

WAS $14,999

Drive AWAy

$19,999

•฀6000kms฀only!

2016 MitSubiShi pAjero GLX

102pwk**

Drive AWAy •฀53,000kms฀

68pwk**

Drive AWAy

88pwk**

$23,999

2016 MitSubiShi outLAnDer LS

$12,999 •฀Auto฀

$

Drive AWAy •฀Very฀Nice฀Car •฀Tow฀Bar •฀Removable฀Ladder฀Racks

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70pwk**

$18,999

$

2017 MitSubiShi MirAGe $

2015 Suzuki vitArA

Drive AWAy •฀Auto •฀Lovely฀Car •฀All฀Wheel฀Drive

96pwk**

$24,999

•฀7฀seats฀ •฀Auto฀

$

2013 MitSubiShi triton GLX-r DuAL CAb

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Drive AWAy

$36,999

73pwk**

$18,999

•฀Auto

2018 MAhinDrA Xuv500 $

2013 SubAru Xv

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Drive AWAy

$14,999

•฀Auto฀ •฀Dual฀Cab฀

2016 MitSubiShi ASX

$28,999

127pwk**

$

Drive AWAy

$32,999

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**Based on commercial hire purchase. Payments in arrears. 10% deposit 60 months 30% balloon. To approved applicants T & C’s apply subject to lenders credit criteria. |

Thursday, 24 October, 2019

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