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Without wishing to create undue alarm, with a forecast 14 months' worth of water left in Leslie Dam at best, now is as good a time as any to take a hard look at the options.

The State Government last week announced a feasibility study into a potential pipeline from Cressbrook Dam in Toowoomba to Warwick, accessing water from Brisbane's Wivenhoe Dam. Whether or not this is a serious shortterm option is not for me to say - that's one for the engineers. But with a report due from Seqwater next April, you don't need to be an engineer to understand that might be cutting things a little fine.

Are there other options, such as underground water in the immediate Warwick area? Some believe this to be so. Again I call on the Southern Downs Regional Council to be more forthcoming with details of their contingency plans for Warwick, in the interests of keeping the community informed.

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LISTER GETS NOD FOR LNP

BY JEREMY SOLLARS State MP for the seat of Southern Downs James Lister has been formally endorsed as the LNP candidate for the seat at the 2020 Queensland election after a ballot of local party members held last weekend.

The internal process referred to as 'pre-selection' is carried out by all political parties prior to elections and in the case of the LNP in Queensland involves a vote of party members in each seat, a result which is then 'ratified' by the LNP's State Council, the governing body of the party.

In rare and exceptional circumstances the LNP's State Council can overturn the result of a local party ballot and endorse a different candidate, usually highly unlikely in the case of a sitting MP. The Free Times has been told around 100 LNP members from local branches attended the vote at the Warwick QCWA rooms on Grafton Street last Saturday 30 November, with 'proxy' votes not allowed.

It is understood Mr Lister won around 93% of the ballots cast, and was the only nomination as LNP candidate for Southern Downs.

The next Queensland election is due on Saturday 31 October 2020, not to be confused with local government elections - due for all Queensland councils - on Saturday 28 March 2020.

It was also understood prior to Saturday's ballot there may have been a push from some local LNP members to have Mr Lister dis-endorsed as the party's Southern Downs candidate.

Mr Lister and current Southern Downs Regional Council Mayor Tracy Dobie - who has previously been a member of the LNP but is not currently - have traded words in recent times over various issues and it is understood some local LNP members may have sought Mr Lister's dis-endorsement.

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But last weekend's party ballot would seem to have put Mr Lister's candidacy as the sitting LNP member beyond doubt, with a spokesman for the LNP this week telling the Free Times James Lister "was endorsed as the LNP's candidate and will be representing the Party at the coming state election".

"As with all candidates, Mr Lister's endorsement will go before State Council when it meets next, where it will also endorse his selection," the spokesman said.

"James Lister is an important member of Deb Frecklington's team and is providing a strong and responsible voice for regional Queensland in the Parliament."

Mr Lister was first elected as the LNP Member for Southern Downs at the last state election in November 2017.

He replaced former long-serving local MP Lawrence Springborg who retired from state politics at the last election.

Mr Springborg last week announced he will stand for the mayoralty of the Goondiwindi Regional Council at the council election next March, with his home

property at Yelarbon in the Goondiwindi council region.

Current Goondiwindi Mayor Graeme Scheu has announced he will not stand for re-election next March.

At the pre-selection for the 2017 Queensland election Mr Lister defeated fellow LNP party members and State political hopefuls Southern Downs Deputy Mayor Jo McNally and Councillor Cameron Gow. It was understood at the time Mr Lister received 180 local party members' votes to 12 and 35 respectively for Crs McNally and Gow. Crs McNally and Gow and Cr Vic Pennisi are current members of the LNP. Current Goondiwindi Councillor Rob Mackenzie quit the LNP ahead of the 2017 State election after the LNP rejected his bid to stand as the LNP candidate for the seat of Southern Downs in favour of Mr Lister.

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COVER IMAGE: The water height gauge at Leslie Dam tells its own story - the dam height is measured in metres above sea level, with the current dam level now below the bottom marker of 457m - the dam will reach ‘dead storage’ level at around another metre lower, after which water will need to be extracted by floating pump equipment, rather than as normal through the dam wall outlet. The council says Leslie Dam is forecast to supply Warwick, Allora and Yangan until “mid to late 2020”.

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in April next year, a long time away in the present circumstances.

Add to that Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio's anger last week at not being consulted over the plan and his desire to protect Toowoomba's water supply, overall political support for such a project must be qualified. But as always, the Free Times keeps an open mind.

Despite repeated requests the council is still refusing to provide the Free Times with specific and up-to-date details on contingency plans for town water Warwick, and for Allora and Yangan, which are supplied from the Warwick Water Treatment Plant on Glen Road.

Reproduced below is an extract from the monthly 'Water Contingency Plan' compiled by council officers and presented to the November meeting of the Southern Downs Regional Council last week.

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"exploring" a "potential" new pipeline to deliver water to Warwick from Toowoomba's Cressbrook Dam, which is in turn being topped up from Brisbane's Wivenhoe Dam via a $187 pipeline built in 2010.

While other local media and the council have made it sound as though such a pipeline is a "done deal" and all our problems will be solved, the Premier made it clear in her statement released last Tuesday 26 November that it is only an "option" and did not indicate how feasible or otherwise it might be in the short-term, ie, when Leslie Dam runs dry.

The Premier has instructed Seqwater which manages South East Queensland's water supply network, which includes Wivenhoe Dam - to conduct a "feasibility study" into a Toowoomba-Warwick pipeline, with a report due to the State Government

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of emergency water by road tanker from Connolly Dam in Warwick - is still January next year at the latest.

Two new one-megalitre tanks and a new section of poly pipeline have been installed at Storm King Dam to hold and transport the Connolly Dam water to the Stanthorpe water treatment plant, and the plant itself has been upgraded to handle the Connolly Dam water which has different properties to the water from Storm King Dam, including being high in manganese.

Meanwhile, thoughts of those in the Warwick, Allora and Yangan 'town' areas are increasingly turning to what happens if, or when, Leslie Dam runs dry, forecast by the council to happen in mid to late 2020, taking into account water from Connolly Dam being confined for Stanthorpe.

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COVER STORY The plan notes that discussions with Toowoomba Regional Council are "ongoing" in relation to "piping water from Clifton to Warwick, should Toowoomba decide to service Clifton".

The plan is unclear as to whether this would be via a new or temporary pipeline from Clifton or by road tanker, but Toowoomba is currently trucking water to Clifton from Cressbrook Dam, with Clifton last week moving to Toowoomba's "high level" restrictions of 170 litres per person per day.

The November 'Water Contingency Plan' also refers to the investigation of bores on council land in the Warwick area as potential alternative supplies of town water.

Specifically, it refers to its bores at Allora as "likely to be the only bores which will yield adequate water", stating those bores have an annual State Government allocation of 670 megalitres (ML).

But the contingency plan also makes reference to council "investigating the installation of production bores in the Lyndhurst Lane area that could be connected to Leslie Dam network supplying up to 5ML per day".

The Free Times has previously asked the council for details of these investigations, with the bores in question being those formerly used by the old Rosenthal Shire, with two located at Gray Lane (near Lyndhurst Lane off the Warwick-Allora Road) and another two at nearby Toolburra.

The two bore sites at Gray Lane at least still have infrastructure in place but the council has refused to say what condition the bores are currently in and the potential yield and quality of water from those bores and those at Toolburra.

Last week a council spokeswoman provided the following response in relation to our enquiries on those bores -

"Various factors will determine feasible sources of water supply including magnitude of the resources, potential supply rates water quality, potential allocation available and proximity to existing infrastructure," the spokeswoman said.

"Council's consultant is currently undertaking investigation to identify potential test and production bore sites.

"Council has carried out yield and quality testing on a number of existing Council bores where Council has an allocation of 10ML per year or greater.

"Further work is currently underway to identify areas where groundwater may be present in quantities that could be used as emergency water supply.

"Council is working closely with DNRME to evaluate groundwater supply implications and access."

It is understood that for bores on council land where the council does not have an existing State water allocation - with all water resources under State regulation - emergency use provisions could be negotiated with the State Government.

OTHER OPTIONS A source who asked not to be identified this week told the Free Times the Gray Lane and Toolburra bores would be very likely to yield useful quantities of water, acknowledging there could be issues with water quality - which can be addressed through treatment systems - and some new infrastructure would be required to transport such water to the Warwick Water Treatment Plant.

They said it is their belief that the bores - previously operated alternately in pairs - have a combined potential capacity to deliver 37,340 litres per hour, equating to 896,160 litres or close a one megalitre per day.

This is at odds with the council's

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disappointed the State Government hasn't involved us in the consultation process considering we are a significant stakeholder that will be impacted.

"Since the announcement of a study was made, I have been in contact with the Mayor of the Southern Downs Regional Council and will continue to hold discussions with her to ensure we are all on the same page.

"As Chair of the Darling Downs and South West Queensland Council of Mayors and Deputy Chair of Council of Mayors (SEQ) it's important to remain united as we all face the same challenges that come with this terrible drought we're experiencing.

"This drought is having a terrible impact on many regions."

Toowoomba Regional Council last week reacted angrily to the Premier's announcement of a feasibility study into a new pipeline from Cressbrook Dam in Toowoomba to Warwick, complaining it had not been consulted on the plan.

The Free Times asked Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio for his views and received the following statement "It wasn't that long ago that we were in a similar position to that of the Southern Downs so I fully understand how dire the situation is there and welcome all ideas on how water could be brought to those towns in desperate need of water," Cr Antonio said this week.

"We're open to the feasibility study taking place, but I'm deeply published estimate of bores in the "Lyndhurst Lane area" potentially yield up to five megalitres (ML) per day, but with Warwick, Allora and Yangan currently using 3.7ML of water each day even yielding a conservative 1ML a day could still significantly supplement water from Leslie Dam. The source said existing infrastructure including water connections from the bores to nearby Lyndhurst Lane - north of the Condamine River - could be augmented in order to transport the water to the main pipeline from Leslie Dam to the Glen Road water treatment plant which runs along Warner Street, including the existing pump station at Bell Street off Warner Street.

The Ivan Rosendahl Reservoir at the high point on Lyndhurst Lane could also be utilised as a temporary storage location.

The Free Times has previously been

told other existing bores in the Warwick area - including one near the eastern side of the Warwick Showgrounds near Bracker Creek - could also yield useful water if recommissioned and re-equipped.

Indeed, it has been suggested that there are potential significant quantities of underground water at various points along the Condamine River through Warwick, such as near The Scots PGC College weir off East Street.

The use of any existing bores on private land would require negotiation with landowners and potential compensation but such costs might be considered minimal when compared with other emergency water options, such as trucking - or piping - water in for Warwick from outside the council region.

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Concern over the council's use of water from Killarney's secondary or 'off-stream' storage - located off Spring Creek Road below the town's treatment plant - continues.

Killarney's town water is sourced from Spring Creek with the off-stream storage intended to be a reserve supply.

But the council has confirmed it is extracting "non-potable" water from the off-stream storage for "roadworks and infrastructure" across the region but denies local claims up to 20 water trucks are drawing water from the storage, with a spokeswoman telling the Free Times "there are only six water carting vehicles per day accessing off-stream water at Killarney".

Under the pump - the community is asking for all emergency water options for Warwick to be considered by all levels of government.

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STORM KING DAM WALL The council announced last week that as part of its "medium term water contingency plan" for Stanthorpe councillors at last week's November monthly meeting "moved to progress with the engagement of GHD and the Synergies Group to finalise approvals and the business case to raise the wall at Storm King Dam".

"The motion comes after extensive research and reports exploring the feasibility of raising the dam wall by two meters to increase its storage capacity," the council said in a statement.

"This move is supported by the State Government in the Stanthorpe Regional Water Supply Security Assessment (2016) which placed the onus on Council to source additional urban water supplies prior to 2036."

Councillor for Transport, Infrastructure and Utilities Marika McNichol "welcomed" the resolution and said that while "short term strategies were currently in place;

medium term water solutions would be instrumental to securing the region's future".

"As the drought continues to affect our community and businesses, and with carting water into Stanthorpe on the horizon in the coming months, it is vital that Council looks further afield for medium term solutions," Cr McNichol said.

"Raising the wall of Storm King Dam is a great idea as it increases the dam's storage capacity and helps drought proof Stanthorpe's urban water supply. I welcome the progression of this proposal and look forward to reviewing the business case."

Councillor for Agriculture, Environment and Sustainability Cameron Gow said that "Council's approach to water supply and storage required a multifaceted approach".

"This drought is going require a suite of solutions, not just one big item," Cr Gow said.

"Raising the wall at Storm King Dam is not the only solution, but has been noted as an important one that

should be progressed.

"This is a huge project for our region and Council will need to work closely with residents and all stakeholders to ensure a successful outcome for all parties involved."

A council spokeswoman said "both the original reports by Jacobs and the most recent report by GHD recommended raising the dam wall as the preferred urban water option, and these recommendations were accepted by both State and Federal Governments".

"Given previous works already undertaken by GHD at Storm King Dam and the Synergies Group's involvement with the initial business plan to raise the dam wall, it is anticipated that the necessary approvals and business case will be completed as early as mid-December 2019."

The council is also calling for tenders from private contractors to undertake de-silting of Storm King Dam once it fully depletes.

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New permanent pumping equipment is due to be installed at Leslie Dam next year. A temporary pump (pictured) remains in place in the event it is needed. A council spokeswoman this week told the Free Times the "permanent pumping infrastructure at Leslie Dam is leased by Council and is currently in operation to supply raw water to the Warwick Water Treatment Plant".

"Council is currently investigating the option of replacing the temporary hired pump," the spokeswoman said.

"The temporary hired pump is expected to remain in place until new pumps are installed.

"This is likely to be toward middle to late next year depending on lead time for delivery of new pumps, installation and commissioning."

As of Monday of this week the Southern Downs Regional Council stated dam levels were as follows Stanthorpe: · Current level and volume 12.7% and 236 ML · Based on latest data and targeted usage, run out in December 2019/ January 2020, dependent on water

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quality as the dam level reduces.

Warwick: · Leslie - current level and volume 5.02% and 5334 ML · Connolly - current level and volume 29.3% and 634 ML · Based on latest data and targeted usage, run out in mid-late 2020, dependent on water quality as the dam level reduces. This includes supply of water to Stanthorpe.

NOTE: The council uses the official SunWater data for Leslie Dam, which includes 2130ML below the 'dead storage' level, ie the level at which water can be extracted from the dam using the existing fixed pumping equipment. Water below that level would require extraction by other means, such as 'floating' pump/valve equipment. ●

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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. Construction of tank, pipe line and water fill stations is nearing completion.

· Based on daily use of 1.6ML per day, between 40 and 50 truckloads of water per day are required. · Council has upgraded the turn into Storm King Dam access road from Eukey Road, as well as Storm King Dam access road. · New treatment units are under installation at Stanthorpe Water Treatment Plant to treat the water from Connolly Dam. · New filling points are being installed to

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· 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). Whilst overall, water use in our major towns has decreased since the implementation of critical water restrictions in September, Council have noticed an increase in water use in the last two months at Stanthorpe and Warwick and urges people to do all they can to meet the 100 l/p/d target. · Warwick around 118 l/p/d (November 2019) · Stanthorpe around 133 l/p/d (November 2019) · 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.

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 February 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. · Contingency arrangements are being finalised for water carting to minimise any risk to Stanthorpe water supply from unforeseen events such as road closures due to bushfire, road accidents etc.

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NEWS Wallangarra emergency supply · Emergency water supply for Wallangarra will be sourced from an existing, un-used production bore at Paling Yard Road. The bore was recently pump tested and results confirmed that the bore will be able to provide adequate supply to the town should the dams run dry · An emergency water permit has been issued by DNRME to allow Council to take water from this bore. · Work is now underway to install new pumps and pipework to transfer water from the bore to the Soak. Water will be pumped to the Wallangarra water treatment plant from the Soak to be treated prior to distribution to the town.

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 becomes aware of them

WATER EFFICIENCY MANAGEMENT PLANS · 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

STANDPIPES - NOVEMBER 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.

Stanthorpe · Total Bulk Water Supplied: 5.79 ML Increased by 13% from October 2019 · Water Carters take: 5.33 ML · Total Visits: 758 · Private individual visits: 438 Warwick · Total Bulk Water Supplied: 3.92 ML Increased by 108% from October 2019 · Water Carters take: 3.79 ML · Total Visits: 387 · Private individual visits: 116

UPDATE ON COMPLIANCE NOTICES

· Council has issued 108 compliance notices to date and 13 fines · Staff that are usually involved in slashing have been undertaking additional water readings on businesses and residential premises. · Water consumption on each of the properties has dropped by an average of 75%.

New standpipes on the Storm King Dam access road. · Compliance notices continue to be issued to high water users.

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 Answers 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. ●

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Some of the sights from Christmas Downtown 2018...

HEAD DOWNTOWN FOR CHRISTMAS Head to 'downtown' Palmerin Street in Warwick this Saturday night 7 December from 5.30pm to 7.30pm for the 2019 'Christmas Downtown' celebrations.

Hosted by the Warwick Chamber of Commerce, 'Christmas Downtown' is a family-friendly evening and street party on Palmerin Street, between Grafton and King Streets, featuring the official turning on of the 'Post Office Lights' display.

Family fun includes a visit from Santa, choir performances, food stalls, decorated trees in the main street and kids' activities.

Local businesses, community groups

and individuals have been allocated street trees to 'dress up' for Christmas - including the Free Times 'tree' outside our office at 94 Palmerin Street, next to Wade Real Estate.

'Christmas Downtown' in 2019 follows on the from the inaugural event last year with a huge crowd coming along to watch the heart of Warwick light up for Christmas festivities.

Come along and celebrate the magic of Christmas in the Warwick Central Business District (CBD) - and remember to 'shop local' this Christmas 2019 and support local businesses. ●

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Know your neighbours As the saying goes - “you can choose your friends but you can’t choose your neighbours” - but at Oak Tree Retirement Villages residents can be confident in knowing that the neighbours are of a similar age and hold similar interests in their senior years.

The prospect of knowing your neighbours and the Village Management team offers certainty and security to hundreds of Oak Tree residents aged 65 to 85+ years.

“Many of our residents previously lived in their family homes for 30, 40 or 50 years and their neighbourhoods may have changed often over the time,” says Managing Director Mr Mark Bindon.

“Suddenly they can find themselves living in a foreign environment where life is less familiar. New neighbours can move in, family and friends will relocate and the cost of living continues to rise. They can be left with a sense of isolation and uncertainty about what the future holds.

In such a changing environment, Oak Tree’s promise of a seniors’ community which is governed by legislation, protects the residents’ best interests and offers greater peace of mind. They benefit from the stability of support and friendship needed at their stage of life” he said.

Under State legislation, an Oak Tree Village is home to those over the age of 55 which protects the integrity of the Village as a Retirement community.

“This means that our residents can relax in the knowledge that the peace, tranquillity and secure

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lifestyle that they buy into is going to remain relatively unchanged.

The Village will be managed by friendly staff who will professionally maintain the village for all residents.

Living costs will remain affordable with all service costs reviewed yearly in line with legislation and typically aligned with the Australian Aged Pension and annual cost price index.

When it comes to “choosing neighbours” our residents can trust that life in their beautiful new home won’t be spoiled by younger tenants moving in next door. Instead they can enjoy the company and friendship of others around the same age who want to enjoy a similar relaxed retirement lifestyle,” Mr Bindon continued.

In a professionally managed village with friendly neighbours, residents can engage in social activity and new found companionship. They will enjoy recreational facilities within the Village at their leisure and can plan for holidays with confidence, knowing that their homes and yards will be safe and well cared for.

With Christmas and New Year just around the corner, what better time to embrace a low maintenance, relaxed lifestyle.

Display Home Open Monday to Friday 10am - 2pm To learn more about Oak Tree Retirement Villages Warwick call 1300 367 155 or visit www.oaktreegroup.com.au.

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A TRIBUTE TO DAVID SAMUEL WATT...

One of our region's last remaining World War 2 veterans, David Watt, passed away in November - the following is his family's tribute to David in the form of the eulogy given at his funeral service by his eldest son, David Watt Jnr, along with his War Service Record, which was presented at the funeral by Warwick RSL Sub-branch funeral officer John Skinner - vale David Samuel Watt.

David Watt was born and bred and lived his whole life in Warwick. Most of his World War 2 service was spent on the New Guinea Islands in the Pacific theatre of the war. exploded they wouldn't have survived and I wouldn't be here. Obviously it wasn't their time. It particularly affected Kingsley for the rest of his life as every time he heard a loud bang like a car backfire or loud thunder he would jump and want to dive for cover.

During his time there, Dad was hospitalised twice, once because he was shot by enemy gunfire and for suffering from hepatitis. You will hear more about Dad's war service later in the service.

After the war, Dad suffered from a number of conditions. He had two bouts of malaria and suffered from severe migraines.

He also suffered from serious bouts of PTSD but back then it was called shell shock and the treatment was basically being told to suck it up and get over it. Dan Skehan Senior was very understanding and told Dad that whenever he was suffering from the after-effects of this "PTSD", to go for a walk and return when he was feeling better.

It was only in recent years that I found out that as a result of the pitch black at night and fear of enemy attacks, Dad had to have a night light on at night and always had to have his room door open at night to let the

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light into his room at The Oaks.

When Dad returned home after being discharged from the army, his first points of call were to visit his employer, Dan Skehan, and Len Larson the Tailor next door. There he laid his eyes on and was introduced to a young tailor called Margery Fromalls and he was immediately smitten. Dad met Mum on the very first day of his return to Warwick and the rest is history. They were married on the 4th of September 1948 and remained happily married for 66 years until Mum passed away on 10th September 2015.

There were 3 children from the relationship being myself as the eldest in April 1950, Rosalie in 1952 and Malcolm, a late arrival, in 1957.

I think that Dad was about 16 when he joined the Warwick Thistle Pipe Band. He was a member of the band for 50 years, 18 years as a drummer and 32 years as Secretary. I still remember attempting to march with the band banging on my small tin drum as a toddler during a competition at the Warwick showgrounds. Naturally I couldn't keep up with the band so when the band turned around as part of the precision

marching, they parted around me and kept marching. I'm not sure that I helped then to get the points to win the completion. When we were young, we travelled to all of the pipe band competitions all over the place.

Dad used to ride a push bike to work until he was hit by a car. He bought a 50cc scooter but found that it did not have enough power so he soon upgraded to a 90cc scooter so he could get away faster and certainly keep up to the speed limit.

As children we had a very happy upbringing and were encouraged in anything we did. We weren't flush with money but we always had food on the table and clothes on our back. We never heard a cross word between Mum and Dad. One of our treats was when Dad would bring a chocolate home for us on a Saturday after work.

While Dad was away on holidays, his employment was unexpectedly terminated, directly as a result of lies being told by another employee. Dad was devastated. He did some lawn mowing and a few odd jobs and charity work for a while but then he qualified for a Veteran's Affairs disability pension. When I have discussed this with Dad, he agreed with me when I told him that this was a positive because it enabled both Mum and him to spend more time together and allowed them to buy their caravan and travel much sooner than would have been possible if he continued being employed.

Mum and Dad loved their caravan and travelling for around 20 years. They made many treasured friendships during their travels and looked forward to getting away for around 3 months every year. The last trip they did was when Dad was 83. They continued to talk about and reliving their caravanning days for many years.

Mum and Dad built their home at 159 Wood Street, Warwick in 1951where I took my very first steps while the house was still under construction. They sold their home after residing there for around 56 years and bought a brand new villa at Regency Park Retirement Village where they had 8 wonderful and happy years and met many new friends. They were able to remain at their home at Regency Park as long as they did because of the wonderful home care provided by the carers from Akooramak Aged Care Services.

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It is impossible to fit almost 96 years of Dad's life into a few minutes.

David Samuel Watt was born in Warwick, the youngest child of David and Metta Watt, on the 29th November 1923.

Dad's father passed away from pneumonia when Dad was just a toddler and he was brought up by his Mum as a sole parent.

Dad has an older Sister, Jessie, who will turn 99 years young next month.

Dad was very devoted to his Mother, whom he used to call "Little Metty" and used to call in and see her most days. She passed away on 26 December 1974 at almost 97 years of age.

Dad attended Warwick Central State School and Warwick State High.

After leaving high school he obtained employment at Skehan's Men's Wear where he remained for his entire working life except for the time that he was in military service during the war. He studied window dressing and ticket writing and when qualified was the only qualified ticket writer and window dresser in Warwick. Because of Dad's skills, he was very much in demand as a sign writer which he did from home at night and weekends.

Dad was very active in sport which he loved and played hockey while at high school and then played competitive hockey with Corinthians. He had a missing front tooth to remember his hockey days and as a result he had to get one false tooth. He also played social tennis.

Dad enlisted in the Australian Army at Warwick on May 27, 1942 at the age of 18. Of the 12 who enlisted and caught the train from Warwick that day, Dad was the last survivor. One of those who enlisted at the same time was Dad's childhood friend from primary school, Kingsley Locke.

They formed a special bond because their fathers had both died and they had been brought up by a sole parent mum. Both Dad and Kingsley fought together side by side in the trenches. Most of his service was spent on the New Guinea Islands. One of their memories was in the morning after a night of intense enemy shelling, Kingsley looked out of the trench they were in and there right in front of him on the mound of dirt in the front of the trench, was an unexploded shell. That was shell shock. That had a traumatising effect because if it had

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NEWS Dad had many years of membership of VSASA and through their assistance and advocacy he was able to access additional benefits through Veterans Affairs. As I have seen recently on various television reports.

Veterans Affairs still try to make it as difficult as possible for returned servicemen to access benefits they are entitled to. The highlight of Dad's week was his Friday morning chats and morning teas with the boys. He really treasured those days. Dad used to say that the old 2nd WW boys used to sit at the table of knowledge and were looked after by the young fellows, but the number at that table diminished over the years. When Dad was no longer able to go to the meetings the boys continued to visit him, which he really looked forward to and appreciated.

Dad lived at The Oaks for over 4 years and could not have been in a better place.

There he met many old friends and people that he had previously known but hadn't seen for decades. The care that he received from everybody there was second to none. I know that the Oaks has nothing to fear from the Aged Care Royal Commission. Dad's body may have been broken down with crippling arthritis but his mind was alert and he remembered the name of all staff at the Oaks and called everybody by name.

Dad never complained about anything.

Dr Hudson took very good care of both Mum and Dad over the years. Over recent times, Dr Hudson visited Dad twice daily at 7am and 7pm. Country doctors provide far greater care and work much longer hours than their city counterparts.

Only recently, when I was visiting Dad, he said that he was blessed with a very good and happy life and he had no regrets but it was time to go to a better place...

Dad was very much loved by his family and will be sadly missed. He will also be missed and remembered by his many friends.

Dad is survived by his 3 children, 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

War Service Record - Sergeant David Samuel Watt, Q147260 & QX60468, 26th Australian Infantry Battalion ...

David joined the Citizen's Military Forces (Full Time Duty) in May, 1942 in company with his life-long friend, Kingsley Locke. In fact, the two friends served together for most of the time they were in the army and were discharged on the same day.

He started his training immediately after joining, training initially at Goondiwindi before returning to camp at Morgan Park, Warwick, in August that year to join the 5th Australian Infantry Specialist Group where he trained as a wireless operator.

Above, the Insignia of the 26th Australian Infantry Battalion.

Later that year, he was posted to the 29th Australian Infantry Training Battalion in North Queensland but shortly after arriving there, the Battalion was partly disbanded and David was posted to the 5th Australian Infantry Specialist Group.

One month later, David was back with the remnants of the 29th Australian Infantry Training Battalion on garrison duty and manning defences along the coast to defend against a possible Japanese invasion.

During his time on garrison duty, David spent time in Charters Towers, Bohle River and Alligator Falls.

David stayed on garrison duty in North Queensland until March 1943 when he was posted to the Australian Reinforcement Training Centre and six weeks later, to the 26th Australian Infantry Battalion.

In October, the 26th moved to Kuranda, near Barron Falls, and as reinforcements arrived, began training to prepare for deployment overseas.

The battalion was assigned to the 11th Brigade at this time and used in various garrison roles in the early part of World War II before A Company was detached and sent to the Dutch East Indies as part of Merauke Force and became the first militia unit to serve outside of Australian territory.

In May 1943, the battalion moved to Cairns where they embarked on the transport Katoomba and sailed to Horn Island.

Several platoons were dispatched to other islands around the Torres Strait which is where David ended up.

Between August and November1943, defensive duties were undertaken on the mainland around the Cape York Peninsula, before the battalion returned to Horn Island in July 1944.

David actually ended up on some of the Torres Strait Islands from May to October 1943 and then again for two weeks in July, 1944.

He told me this was a very boring time,

nothing much to do but patrols, listening post duty, sentry duty and plane spotting with an occasional visit to the various beaches which he said was the best part of the war.

Both David and Kingsley were transferred to the AIF in March, 1944.

On December 4, 1944, the entire 26th Battalion, along with the rest of the 11th Brigade, was committed to the Bougainville campaign.

The battalion deployed to Bougainville as Australian troops from the 3rd Division relieved American forces around Torokina.

Initially, the 26th Battalion was committed to the fighting in the central sector of the island conducting patrolling operations around Numa Numa before being withdrawn to Torokina at the end of January 1945.

The 26th was then deployed to the Soraken Plantation area, using a series of amphibious landings to clear the area before a brief rest after which they began clearing

north towards Ratsua and Ruri Bay, taking over from the 55th/53rd Battalion.

The Australians subsequently launched three drives on the island in the northern, southern and central areas.

The Japanese put up determined resistance against the 26th Battalion as they had nowhere to retreat to except the deep blue sea and David said fighting was fierce and the enemy defended until virtually the last man.

During the course of the battalion's involvement in the war in Bougainville and the Numa Numa Trail, it lost 40 men killed in action or died on active service and 110 wounded.

Japanese dead and wounded figures were never confirmed but were thought to be in excess of 2,000 men.

In late June, the 26th Battalion was relieved by the 27th Battalion and sent back to Torokina for rest. Hostilities ceased in August and the following month the 26th Battalion was sent to Rabaul for garrison duty.

After the war, the 26th Battalion was used to guard Japanese prisoners on Rabaul and New Britain, remaining there until May 1946, before returning to Australia for demobilisation.

David was discharged as a sergeant upon returning to Australia at the end of May, 1946.

David was entitled to wear the 1939-45 Star, the Pacific Star, the Defence Medal, the War Medal 1939-45, the Australian Service Medal 1939-45, the Australian Service medal 1945-75 with Clasp PNG and the Returned from Active Service Badge. â—?

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fans and recently painted inside and new floor coverings throughout. Huge under cover north facing rear deck with rural views, large double carport attached plus a 6mx6m colorbond shed with power. With

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 172 Warner Street, ROSENTHAL HEIGHTS Price: $339,000 Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 4 garage Inspect: Open House, Saturday 7 December, 11am-12 noon Contact: Doug Rickert 0437 618 360, WARWICK REAL ESTATE

near new 4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Brick & Tile Home 4A 3B 2C

Large Block - northerly Aspect 4A 1B 3C Four bedrooms *renovated bathroom * kitchen meals *separate lounge * separate large dining / family room with woodheater *laundry* storeroom * three bay garage, two roller doors, workshop, with vanity/water * single carport * fernery * good variety established fruit trees and grape vines * backyard fenced * wide frontage with northerly aspect on 2000sm * agent in conjunction *

Built by Richard Adams Homes in April 2018. Features 4 built-in bedrooms 2 ensuites and main family bathroom, modern stylish kitchen with open plan dining and family room plus separate lounge room. Reverse cycle airconditioning main bedroom, solar power 22 panels, covered outdoor entertainment area, fenced on 3 sides, 770m2 block situated in Griiths Estate Stage 3.

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64 Warner street

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Quality Building Block “The Heights Estate”

Neat two bedroom brick home both with large built in cupboards * oice * lounge dining * kitchen with electric stove * covered outdoor area * double lockup garage * fully fenced 882sm block* agent in conjunction

This is the inal block left in this sought after Estate close to the golf course, schools and CBD. This rare to ind 656m2 building block is surronded with prestige homes.

This fully serviced elevated block with side access to Barnes Park and views across the city to the mountain ranges. This block will not last long call today to secure this quality block of land.

21 sturt st

9 Ridgeview Road

Joan Mullins 0409 403 258

$229,000

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$119,000

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Lifestyle - short Drive to Town 3A 1B 6C

Residence providing ample space & comfort with 4 spacious bedrooms + study nook, master bedroom has walk in robe & ensuite, remaining bedrooms have built-ins. Large lounge room has wood heater and is open plan with dining & kitchen. Ducted a/c throughout, double lock up garage has intyernal access. Undercover entertainment area with rural outlook positioned conveniently next to inground heated swimming pool.

Approx. 15m x 6m shed on fenced 1,464sqm block.

19.22ha* three bedrooms*open plan living, R/C air con * italian tiles, carpet in brms * bathroom has shower and bath, separate toilet, bio cycle *Water: 2 x bores * 60,000 ltrs R/W * 2 dams *shed 30m x 12m, auto door, power * cattle /sheep yards *loading ramp *shearing shed *horse arena *stables x 2 *chook / dog enclosure * well fenced into separate paddocks, oats and lecurne planted * house yard separately fenced * agent in conjunction

11 Johnson street

2061 Warwick Allora Rd

scott McLennan 0418 588 884

$425,000

Joan Mullins 0409 403 258

$580,000

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QUALITY HERE LOWSET four-bedroom brick and tile home in excellent location. Close to hospital, school and shops. This home was built by a master builder for his own use about 30 years ago and has had only one other owner, the present owners, a genuine sale as they are relocating away to be with family.

Four bedrooms, built-ins, an abundance of built-in cupboards in the home, modernised kitchen, open plan dining and

living, office/study, air conditioned, separate family room and bar, own toilet, BBQ area at rear, rain water tank, carport of house, five lock-up garages, double open shed, workshop area.

All this is situated on an allotment size of 1288sqm with front and rear bitumen road access. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a property of this quality in this area. Priced to sell at just $349,000 - call Stuart Bond on 0419 677 775. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 7 William Street, WARWICK Price: $349,000 Description: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 6 garage Inspect: By Appointment Contact: STUART BOND REAL ESTATE & AUCTIONEER PTY LTD, 0419 677 775

SATURDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2019 9AM START 56 PORTERS ROAD, SANDY CREEK 4370 DUE TO SALE OF PROPERTY TRACTORS:- M/F 35 Diesel g/c; Ford 740 front end loader; M/F 65 high clearance; IHC B250 tractor(g/c); MACHINERY:- Ferguson 20 plate 3ptl tandem disc; M/f lucerne mower; I.H.C. 3ptl 5 bar hay rake; Tegal fert spreader; 4ft pto slasher; David Brown 2 furrow 3ptl mouldboard; 7 tyne curly tyne tool bar; 3 Diamond harrows & bar; 11 tyne 3ptl curly tyne tool bar; 7tyne chisel plough; 14 plate 3ptl offset; old 8’6” scaifier; old lucerne drill (working); GENERAL:- Calf crush; 2 x 18.4.38 s/hand tractor tyres; ute canopy; bike trailer; 50 wooden split posts; twin Lister diesel motor Southern Cross pump 1 1/2”; wire rope; ute tool boxs; troughs; rubber matting; chicken mesh; air compressor; spinning water canon (small); plain wire; wire spinner; 10 x bull nose iron; timber; irrigator canon; cream can; mower; double ended grinder; irrigation stand; gerni; fert spreader; mud chains; concrete tools; qty picks & shovels; wallaby jacks; hand fuel pumps; pipe threader; golf buggy (“EMS” 2010/20111 electric); Husgvarna 120 chain saw; MS 311 Stihl; drop saw; wheel pullers; wood lathe; mulcher; Hitachi circular saw; milk seperator; endless chain;Cox rideon mower; PLUS ITEMS TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION PAYMENT STRICKLY DAY OF SALE. EFTPOS AVAILABLE PLEASE CALL STUART BOND FOR MORE INFORMATION ON

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3A 1B 2C Very afordable 3 bedroom timber home surrounded by established trees and shrubs only a short stroll from the CBD. Huge 1012m2 block zoned Medium density residential with potential to subdivide subject to SDRC approval. Property is fully fenced with a double colorbond garage. Fantastic opportunity to renovate or invest with a great long term tenant.

This well maintained timber home with 4 bedrooms plus large sleepout/music room or oice. Central kitchen with slow combustion wood stove, lounge with r/c airconditioning. Situated is in a great position with views of the city and Condamine River plus water pump from the river, solar power and set on a 4047m2 block.

128 Percy Street

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Neil Carney 0419 768 423

$179,000

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There is room for the entire family in this 4 bedroom home with 2 living rooms. A formal lounge room is of the front entry plus there is an air conditioned open plan kitchen, dining and living room that opens to an undercover entertainment area. All bedrooms have built in wardrobes and the master has ensuite. Double lock up garage has internal access to the home. A garden shed is also on the 782sqm fenced block. Located in a great location in Cinema Heights. Don’t miss your opportunity

This neat three bedroom home sits on easy care 602sqm block handy to the town centre. The open plan kitchen and dining area is air conditioned and the lounge room has wood heater. All bedrooms are good size, 2 have built in wardrobes, 1 has air conditioning. A double lock up garage and garden shed are also on the block. A great starter home, investment, or perfect if you are looking to downsize.

33 Flynn Drive

1 Grafton Street

Scott McLennan 0418 588 884

$299,000

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$215,000

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Three bedrooms * oice * sunroom *two bathrooms*spacious kitchen dinning * separate lounge, reverse cycle air conditioner * new paint, loor coverings, kitchen, both bathrooms, laundry * SLUG * fully fenced * easterly aspect * agent in conjunction *

This well maintained 2005 built brick and tile home situated in the popular West Warwick close to West School, Hospital and Westside Shopping Centre. 4 builtin bedrooms master bedroom with r/c airconditioning ensuite and walk in robe, large open plan kitchen, dining, family room with r/c airconditioning plus a separate lounge room. Covered outdoor entertainment area overlooking the family friendly backyard with and gardens. Double lockup garage, fenced 813m2 block.

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10 William Street

Joan Mullins 0409 403 258

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LETTER – ‘ACTS OF KINDNESS’...

Award-winning gardeners and rose specialists Annette and Mark Russell of Killarney have been touched by the local support they have received in the drought - here's their thanks in words, and a little something to brighten your day in these dry times ...

The drought is biting hard and whenever people meet the drought seems to be the main topic of conversation. When will it break? With weather predictions for the near future looking grim the human spirit can fall into despair. Times of disaster and hardship often highlight the very best or the worst in human nature. Thankfully, we are experiencing the former.

It is with our deepest gratitude that we wish to thank KAPA (Killarney Area Promotion Association) for their generous donation of water for our beautiful rose garden. As well, we wish to express our heartfelt thanks to the Killarney area residents who are very kindly continuing to give us water to keep the garden alive.

To help reduce our garden water usage we have removed plants, including roses that were struggling with this year's weather conditions. As well, we have removed perennials that can be replaced by propagation once the drought has broken.

But, we are still caring for over 300 rose bushes as well as shrubs and perennials that we need for future propagation material.

For the past four years, we have opened our garden for six weeks in October and November. Over that period of time hundreds of visitors have enjoyed the kaleidoscope of colour and heavenly fragrance of thousands of flowers. This year we chose not to open our garden, as the standard and abundance of blooms was not up to expectations. Hopefully, weather conditions will improve in 2020 so that we can open our garden in the spring.

To know that our garden is valued as a spring tourist attraction by the Killarney community is very encouraging and in spite of difficult conditions helps us to persevere and plan for the future when the drought eventually breaks.

We express our gratitude and thanks to all those thoughtful and caring souls, who by their acts of kindness during difficult times raise the human spirit.

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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.

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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.

'mainly music' - a music and play program for preschool children and their families - held at the Warwick Uniting Church, Guy St. Thursdays 9:15 - 10:45 - during school terms.

Morning Melodies with Terry Arnold will be on Friday 13 December at the Warwick RSL Club Bistro from 10.30am.

Coffee and cake available for purchase.

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Over 50's Social Club - noon. RSVP event. Xmas party at Elbow Valley. $10 secret santa present and BYO a plate to contribute. Contact Jen 0400505943 to rsvp and co-ordinate what food you wish to contribute. · Killarney Country Markets 8am to 1pm, Canning Park Killarney. Note: the markets are now on the third Sunday of each month. Real country markets with interesting stalls - craft, food, honey, bric-a-brac, books, plants and more. Hot food at market, shops & cafes open in town. Killarney is known for its gift shops offering vintage wares, art and craft. Visit the Falls and make a day of it. Enquiries Marie 0468 400 286..

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.

NAVY CADETS Navy Cadets TS Kookaburra Cadets Stanthorpe meet every Sunday at the Red Bridge Circuit from 12pm to 4.30pm. For more information call PO

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 granitebeltjuniorchoir@gmail.com or follow @granitebeltjuniorchoir on

Patrice on 4661 1033.

The Warwick Community Van mobile food van is in Warwick's Leslie Park every Sunday from 5pm to 7pm. Meals at no cost, along with pre-loved clothing and other items available. A good place to meet people and find company.

SATURDAY 7 DECEMBER The Stanthorpe Presbyterian Church is once again holding its 'Country Christmas Fair' in the Stanthorpe Civic Centre on Saturday 7 December from 9am to 4.30pm. Offering quality hand-made goods at reasonable prices, including gifts and Christmas baking and local produce. Proceeds to LifeFlight and School Chaplaincy.

SUNDAY 8 DECEMBER · Warwick and District Country Music Club Monthly Social will be on Sunday 8 December 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. · St Mary's Crafty Group will meet on Sunday 8 December at the admin building next to the Catholic Church in Warwick, from 1pm to 4pm. Contact

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WEDNESDAY 18 DECEMBER Rose City Probus Club will meet on Wednesday 18 December at the Warwick Christian College Dining Hall, Horsman Road, Warwick, 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.

THURSDAY 19 DECEMBER Carols in the Chapel Thursday 19th December 7:30pm The Scots PGC Chapel Oxenham Street Warwick.

Supper to follow. All welcome.

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BEAUTIFUL - BUT KEEP UNDER REIN At the moment I have some beautiful flowers on my gloriosa lily vine. Now, before any of you get upset with me, I do grow this spectacular plant in a pot and I am very diligent in removing all the flowers before they fruit as I am aware of its dangers and noxious status. It is not hard to remove the flowers as they are a beautiful and long lasting (up to 2 weeks) cut flower. They are highly prized for floristry work and among the most expensive flowers in some countries.

At the time I was given the tubers for this lily I knew nothing at all about it except that I was told "it's a climber with pretty flowers", and to "plant it in a pot, not in the ground".

As I looked it up I realised what good advice this was. It should definitely not be put in the ground as it will quickly become very invasive to the exclusion of all other plants.

It likes an open sunny spot in free-draining soil, and the tubers multiply quickly and tend to bury themselves deeper each season making them extremely hard to find and remove. It also spreads by the many seeds that set in the fruit. It has become a real problem in some coastal dune areas of NSW from Hat Head north into southern Queensland. If it has nothing to climb on it will run over the ground and form large dense mounds of intertwining foliage.

Also, every part of the plant is poisonous to all animals and humans and especially it seems to our native animals. It is native to the tropical African countries and it is the

Best kept in a pot... floral emblem of Zimbabwe. In 1947, while still Princess Elizabeth and on a tour of that country, the Queen was presented with a diamond brooch in the shape of this lily.

In African countries extracts in low doses have numerous traditional medicine uses. It is used to treat everything from malaria to head lice and as the poison on arrow tips!

Birds, however, must be immune as my information is that the plants can be spread by birds eating the fruit and distributing the seeds.

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It is however, growing nicely and surviving the dry with a little water from my shower.

Another pleasant surprise this week has been that my potted arum lilies have flowered. One with decorative spotted leaves, has produced lovely bright yellow flowers and the other plant has white flowers blushed with pink. I have long admired the "Green Goddess" arum and would like to add that to my line-up in pots this year. It is many years now since I first saw it in a garden competition in Manilla NSW and have coveted it ever since!

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place" and this applies here also. Grown in a pot in our area and cared for diligently to prevent it spreading, it is a spectacular and interesting specimen. Just one of its interesting features is that instead of having tendrils from the stems as most climbing plants, e.g. grape vines, the tendrils are at the end of the leaves so it climbs by the leaves - interesting to see.

The common names for these beautiful flowers are many: flame lily, creeping lily, climbing lily, tiger claw and fire lily.

The botanical name is "gloriosa superba rothschildiana" after Lionel Walter, the 2nd Baron Rothschild (1868-1937) who took a specimen to England about 1908 and entered it in a Horticultural competition.

The common one I have is the typical red-edged with yellow, but I have seen that they are available, in America at least, in a number of colours from bright blue and yellow (spectacular in the photo) to plain yellow, pink, deep burgundy and white.

Because of their noxious status I haven't tried to source any of these variations of colour in Australia.

I also have two frangipani in pots that are doing surprisingly well. This morning my white one has flowered and the perfume is beautiful. The other one, I was reliably informed when I bought it, is a deep pink. As yet it hasn't bloomed so I am still waiting to see if my investment will pay off!

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DAY-NIGHT TESTS, FOR THE FUTURE? The Australians wrapped up the short Test series against Pakistan on Monday with another comprehensive win. While there are quite a few people who believe the series was a bit of a non-event I am not so sure.

The Adelaide Test, I believe highlighted the case for day / night tests. If Test cricket is to thrive and survive then it is surely the way of the future. Adelaide is a great ground and the day night Test is a spectacle to behold no batter who is playing there. Day/ night Test will not be replacing teh Boxing Day Test any time soon but they are certain to be a fixture in our summers going forward.

Dave Warner's record knock of 335 was a cricket lover's delight. While he will always have his detractors, I was pleased to see that he has copped his medicine and come out the other side a stronger player and I venture to say a better person. What more could we as cricket fans ask?

Warner mental toughness and physical fitness which allowed him to remain so focused for such a long stint at the wicket is truly a credit to him. It was a privilege to watch the innings.

The performance of the pink ball in this series has come under scrutiny from other better qualified than I. It appears that it will be a work in progress to improve the performance of the current ball even further to ensure a good battle between bat and ball.

The Australian side was good but need to step up a gear when they face the Kiwi's in that upcoming series and I am sure we will see that in Perth.

Justin Langer is the man who continues to impress me most. It seems as though he and captain Tim Paine go together like honey and bees. This Australian side is a far cry from the shattered and fractured side we witnessed before and after sandpapergate.

And what of Pakistan? They will go home much wiser for the experience.

They have youth and talent in their squad but perhaps lack a little leadership and experience to balance it. After a hiatus of 10 plus years cricket is returning to Pakistan. What a thrill for the army of cricket fans who have missed out on so much.

The cricket world will be holding its collative breathe and crossing fingers when International cricket returns to Lahore in the near future. For the sake of the game and the future of cricket in Pakistan let's hope that return is as smooth as a classy Babar Azam drive.

- Casey BUMPY START TO DAVIS SHIELD It was not the start to the Rep cricket season that the Warwick Davis Shield side was hoping for as they attempt to defend the 2018/19 Davis Shield title.

On Sunday at Forest Hill the Warwick side faced a very competitive Lockyer team.

Chasing Warwick's fist innings total of 150 Lockyer slipped past the required total with two wickets in hand to score what was in the end a comfortable win.

At 2/58 Warwick looked to be travelling well in the early stages of their innings.

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''Catch It'' is the cry as Dave Walker, captain of the Warwick Davis Shield dives to his right to take a good catch in the Rep game against Lockyer. Walker took three catches in the game which was won by Lockyer. before he was bowled by Willmett. A steady fall of wickets in the middle and lower order did little to help Warwick's chances. The bowlers appeared to have the upper hand and scoring looked difficult. Lockyer could have made their job easier but for a swag (30) of wides adding much needed runs to the Warwick total. When the last Warwick batsman was dismissed Warwick faced an uphill battle defending just 150.

Lockyer opener Brett Sabburg set up the win for the home side with a good half century before Morris and Warwick captain Dave Walker combined to dismiss him.

The Warwick attack had success in and around the opener but while he was at the crease and scoring runs Warwick were in trouble. Batting down the order for Lockyer, Willmett also played well for his 39 runs.

Morris was the best of the Warwick bowlers taking three wickets however honours went to Lockyer who passed reached 153 with overs to spare and wickets in hand to claim the first win of the rep season.

PARTNER IN DEMAND The Stanthorpe Golf Club hosted another of the popular annual events on the golfing calendar last Saturday, the Delaney Family Golf Day. A big field turned out for the event sponsored by the Delaney family and it was great to see many members of the family on the course having a hit and staying on for the presentation of trophies.

The teams of Max Hunter and Jake Mills and Mark Hendry and Rino Piovesan both finished with 46 points and a count back was necessary to determine the winners.

After some deliberation it was Max and Jake who got the nod relegating Mark and Rino to the runner's up stall.

Max Hunter was obviously inspired by his recent page three 'pin up' photograph as on the number one index hole he recorded a birdie and collected five points. He also scored several three point holes. Max apparently has an affinity with the Delaney Family Day and may find himself in high demand next year with prospective partners queuing up to play with him in the event.

Hunter has now won the Delaney trophy in consecutive years (although playing with different partners).

The Delaney family also kindly provided prizes for the second and third runner's up. These were snapped up by Linda Kelly partnered by Barry Hughes and David and Matt Burgess.

The long drives on the 18th were won by Mandy Benussi and David Burgess while it was Keith Barnett who claimed the pin shot at the third, Mark Hendry at 12 and Keith Allen at 17.

Mandy Benussi was on song at 12 to claim the Approach for the ladies while Lynette Ludlow was on target at 17.

Pro pins were won by Nikki Waterworth 1/10 [good birdie Nikki], Tom Fittock 5/14 and Darrell Boekholt 9/18.

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good enough on Saturday to win the birdies nest on 18.

And so December has arrived. Golfers this Saturday will compete for the final monthly medal in 2019 and with Christmas hurtling towards us like a freight train, the Golf Club will hold its Christmas party following Saturday's competition.

During the course of the evening presentations will be made to the Ladies and Men's Golfer of the Year.

Have you got you registered for the popular Boxing Day Classic at the Stanthorpe Golf Club. There is a sheet on the board for one of the most popular events of the year. Best get your name in now to avoid disappointment.

GOOD FORM CONTINUES Nikki Waterworth followed up some good shots in Saturday's competition at the Stanthorpe Golf Club with a win at Sporters on Sunday. For the second week, El Presidente, Ray Thorn finished in the runner's up position falling just short of a victory. Ian Anderson returned the Best Gross and also earned a place in the rundowns along with Ivan Jurriss. Paul Armstrong was in form at the 12th claiming the Pin Shot. There were No Takers for the Pin shot at 17 or for the Pro Pin. Phil Zikan and Mark Lynam did not go home empty handed each leaving with meat tray in tow.

It is starting to feel a little like Christmas and Sporters golfers are reminded that Sporters will be holding the Christmas knees up on Sunday December 15th, Festivities commence with a BBQ Sausage Sizzle brekkie at 7.00am followed by a round of golf, a BBQ lunch and some relaxing refreshments to wrap up the year and celebrate the season. Sporters if you haven't already - mark the date and time in your diaries.

However before then tee off this Sunday is at the normal summer tee off time of 7.30am - 8.00am - see you there.

CHANCE TO WITNESS THE CHAMPIONS Golf tragics have not long to wait now before the big names of the sport make their first appearance of the Australian summer.

The Australian Golf Open is just days away and this year's field is full super stars and the best Aussie's in the game. Aussies Jason Day, Adam Scott, Marc Leishman and Cameron Smith are all returning home for the Stone Haven Cup which kicks off this week.

It is the perfect entree before the main course the following week, the President's Cup where the Australian public has privilege of watching Tiger Woods on course in Australia again.

First however, the 2019 Australian Open will be played from 5-8 December at the Australian Golf Club in Sydney.

The action will then move to Royal Melbourne for the much anticipated President's Cup the following week.

VALLEYS DOMINATE The second of the T20 games was played at Sheehan Oval with competition leaders Valleys playing Tenterfield.

On paper this looked to be an easy ask for Valleys and that is the way the game played out.

Tenterfield are desperate for theire first win of the season and when they won the toss elected to bat in the hope of setting Valleys a coemptive target to chase.

Alan Donges and Nick Savins opened the batting for Tenterfield Tenterfield did not get the start they were hoping for when Savins was cleaned bowled

by Steve Martin early in the third over and only 14 runs on the board.

Donges (13) was the next wicket to fall and Michael Parker (0) followed him after facing just one delivery.

At 3/25 Valleys could have been forgiven for making plans for an early afternoon.

A partnership was desperately required and Brad Austin and Dan Potter tried hard to build the score before Damien Anderson removed Potter. Austin (22) top scored for Tenterfield his runs coming from 35 deliveries. There was little fight in the Tenterfield tail as wickets tumbled in the face of the strong Valley's bowling attack which stifled the scoring rate. Tenterfield hung in there until midway through the final over before they were dismissed for just 68.

David Marino took three wickets while Anderson, Coup and Crestani each grabbed a pair.

Steve Martin finished with good figures.

From four overs he took one wicket, bowled two maiden overs and conceded just three runs. Sandro Stefanon also bowled well without getting a wicket.

Defending 68 runs against the batting power of the current premiers and ladder leaders was never going to be easy for Tenterfield They made a fair start to the task when openers, Moncada (6) and Marino (8) were dismissed by the fourth over and the score was 2/20. There was little joy from that point on as Andrew Middleton plundered the bowling scoring and undefeated 31 runs as Valleys reeled in the required total midway through the 11th over for the loss of just three wickets - a big win to the premiers.

Dan Potter (2/14) and Michael Parker (1/25) were the only wicket takers.

This weekend Tenterfield will be hoping to open their winning account when they face Wanderers. South's meet RSL at the CF White Oval. .

After eight rounds Valleys are well clear of the field with 26 points. RSL are sitting in second spot on 18; Wanderers are level pegging with South's on 10 points and Tenterfield are searching for their first points. freetimes.com.au

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BEATING THAT THING CALLED RAIN Shooters from the Inglewood Sporting Shooters Association were out and about early on Sunday morning hoping to get their competition done and dusted before it could be interrupted by that rare phenomenon, rain arrived.

Richard White was the winner of the competition Rimfire Pistol Metallic Silhouette.

Robbie Porritt and Monika White could not be split on points for second place and Ray Dudgeon placed third.

The planned competition this Sunday is Single Action and Rimfire Rifle Benchrest in the morning followed by Service Pistol commencing at midday.

Visitors are always welcome at the range located at 749 Bosnjaks Road Glenarbon Q 4385. Further information about the club is available on the Inglewood Sporting Shooters Facebook page or by contacting Tom Donald 0439 795 919.

PLAYERS FOR PAIRS A large contingent of Stanthorpe Bridge players last week took their places in the Queensland Wide Pairs competition. With excellent numbers, five full tables played the event.

The N/S winners were Margaret Brooks and Christine Denis. Two of the visiting players took out second place ahead of local players Janine and Peter Cumming. Carol Schiffman and Arthur Mullins did best in E/W. Violet Huggett and Lynn Simmers took out second place and in third were Dell Reeves and Mary Bathersby.

COMPETITION CHANGES GEARS As Stanthorpe players prepared for the first Representative games of the season the local competition changed gears and clubs played the first of the T20 matches of the 2019/20 season. In true T20 fashion the game between Wanderers and RSL at the CF White Oval was a last ball thriller.

Set 138 for victory Wanderers clinched the win on the last ball of the innings.

It was nos surprise that RSL with their strong opening batsmen elected to bat after winning the toss.

Sam Dowie did not disappoint and was at his explosive best top scoring for RSL. In a top c classy knock his 73 runs came off 58 deliveries and included seven boundaries and a six.

Hi opening partner Tom Garland smacked a quick 23 before he was dismissed in the fourth over caught by Eddie Filmer off a Weylin Aldridge ball.

Lockyer batsmen look on as a Warwick fielder safely takes a catch in the Davis Shield game.

Will Dowie joined his brother at the crease but the partnership was short-lived.

Will found himself back in the clubhouse after facing only a couple of deliveries.

Aldridge had a pair and RSL were 2/28.

The dismissal brought the RSL captain Luke Brady into the game. Brady anchored the innings while his batting partner piled on the runs. A 78 run partnership came to an end when Eddie Filmer again held on to a catch this time off the bowling of Ky Rashleigh. The score 3/106 with a little more than five overs remaining. Dowie pressed on adding to the total as Di Bella came and went.

Dowie looked rock solid throughout he innings but with five deliveries remaining in the innings he was caught by Ryan Jones off the bowling of Andrew Einam. When the innings closed Wanderers were chasing a target of 138.

The Wanders run chase did not get off to a spectacular start. Opener Mitch Drayton was cleaned bowled by Tom Garland in the second over with just five runs on the board. His opening partner Paul Cariage was dismissed in the next over for a duck egg and at 2/10 the prospects of a win were not looking good.

Jamie Carnell came in at first drop and steadied the ship while keeping scoreboard ticking over. Brock Patti the captain joined him and the pair took the score to 31 before Same Dowie grabbed Patti's wicket.

Josh Rogers joined Carnell in the centre and together they put on a partnership of 42. Rogers was out for 21 stumped by Luke Brady off the bowling of youngster Ryan Hines midway through the 12th over.

With not quite eight overs remaining and another 65 runs required there was plenty of pressure on the Wanderers tailenders to stick with Jamie Carnell as Hines put the brakes on the scoring rate.

Aldridge, Rashleigh and Einam found themselves returned to the clubhouse

cheaply. When Aiden Halford joined Carnell at the crease 7/96, 26 deliveries to come and 32 runs still required.

Halford added a quick fire 17 off 11 balls faced before he was caught by Sam Dowie.

Carnell was working the ball well keeping the scoreboard ticking over but he was running out of overs and partners.

The match came down to the final delivery of the innings with Ryan Jones punching the ball for three runs as Wanders snuck home with the win.

The match showcased good batting performances from two of the top batsmen in the Stanthorpe competition. Sam Dowie (RSL) 73 and Jamie Carnell not out 63.

Carnell's runs came off just 49 deliveries.

Another highlight was the continued emergence of young spinner Ryan Hines who took two wickets for RSL at a crucial point in the game. Hines although only still learning his craft proves to be a handful for batsmen and we can expect to see further improvement as he gains more experience.

Wanders gladly accepted the points for this win after a narrow loss to RSL in a recent game.

TALKING UP THE SOG BLUES Summer has officially arrived but that does not mean the NSW Blue's can't be talking up State of Origin 2020. Earlier this week coach Brad Fittler announced an extended blue's line. Fittler buoyed by a couple of NSW series wins has invited a whopping 64 players to an early NSW Origin camp in December.

There is a Blue's Squad; emerging Squad and Future Blues Squad. Of the invited Blue's Squad 10 are yet to make their Origin debut. Parramatta's Clint Gutherson, Nathan Brown, Mitchell Moses and Ryan Matterson are among the potential debutants, as well as Brisbane's Kotoni Staggs, Manly's Curtis Sironen, Dragons hooker Cameron McInnes and Wests Tigers halfback Luke Brooks.

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There are a few who have not made the cut who were there last year and they must be wondering if they should be changing deodorant. One notable omission from that group is Tevita Pangai Junior.

Fittler has also named an emerging Blue's squad of 14 players including Melbourne Storm's Ryan Papenhuyzen and Sydney Roosters Nat Butcher, Kyle Flanagan and Sam Verrills.

Another name soon to become familiar to NRL followers is Ben Trbojevic, younger brother to Blues stars Tom and Jake. He also gets a guernsey in the Future Blues line up.

Hope the Blues' Centre of Excellence at Sydney Olympic Park is big enough to accommodate the line up during the twoday camp on December 12 and 13.

NSW Blues Squad: Payne Haas, Kotoni Staggs (Brisbane), Jack Wighton, Nick Cotric (Canberra), Wade Graham (CronullaSutherland), Curtis Sironen, Tom Trbojevic, Jake Trbojevic (Manly), Josh Addo-Carr, Dale Finucane (Melbourne), David Klemmer, Mitchell Pearce, Daniel Saifiti (Newcastle), Nathan Brown, Blake Ferguson, Clint Gutherson, Ryan Matterson, Mitchell Moses (Parramatta), Nathan Cleary (Penrith), Boyd Cordner, Angus Crichton, Luke Keary, Latrell Mitchell, Victor Radley, James Tedesco (Sydney Roosters), Damien Cook, Cameron Murray, James Roberts, Cody Walker (South Sydney), Cameron McInnes, Tyson Frizell, Tariq Sims, Paul Vaughan (St George Illawarra), Luke Brooks (Wests Tigers).

Emerging Blues: Emre Guler (Canberra Raiders), Bronson Xerri (CronullaSutherland Sharks), Reuben Garrick, Jack Gosiewski (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles), Ryan Papenhuyzen, Curtis Scott (Melbourne Storm), Matt Burton, Spencer Leniu, Liam Martin (Penrith Panthers), Nat Butcher, Kyle Flanagan, Sam Verrills (Sydney Roosters), Campbell Graham, Liam Knight (South Sydney Rabbitohs).

Future Blues: Brendon Tumeth (Balmain Tigers), Trey Mooney, Clay Webb (Canberra Raiders), Paul Alamoti (CanterburyBankstown Bulldogs), Sione Fainu, Tolu Koula, Ben Trbojevic, Kaeo Weekes (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles), Bradman Best, Mitch Black, Jonah Pezet (Newcastle Knights), Thomas Weaver, Josh Bevan (Northern Rivers), Jason Saab, Tyrell Sloan (St George Illawarra Dragons), Joseph Suaalii (South Sydney Rabbitohs).

Now if you were eligible for the Blue's and your name didn't appear somewhere in that list I reckon you'd be feeling pretty deflated. ●

AROUND THE GROUNDS Saturday social bowls results - Allan Davidson, Linda Hartley, Geoff Davis, Dave Scotney 15 def Bill Lee, Gary Hughes, Val Gray, Clark Davidson 8.

We also had a great turnout by the Warwick Cowboys eager to play barefoot bowls and celebrate Christmas in their festive costumes. They were a colourful lot, not shy to have a go and it was handy having a couple of elves to kick the bowls back. It looked very amusing with their curly toed booties.

There was a good looking Christmas hession sack with legs and arms getting filled up with drinks.

Some of the guys came ready for anything, rolling up in their Christmas pyjamas. A great time was had by all with a huge number of raffle prizes including electric scooters and a big screen smart TV. Thursday 5 December Ladies Committee Meeting 1.30pm. Mixed social bowls 3.30pm. For enquiries phone Ladies President Chris 0412 027 342.

Friday 6 December Vinnies are having their Christmas Party.

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bowlers are welcome to join in. Enquiries phone Men's President Dave 0429 130 348.

Wednesday 11 December Monthly Turkey Triples 10am. Games Director Clark 0427 673 277. Find us opposite St Mary's Church and on Facebook. Remember, don't bowl short!

Southern Downs Rifle Club Results 1.12.19.

300 yards F Class (standard): Dave Taylor 126.9, Bruce McAllan 112.3, Daryl Reck 104.1. (max 126). (open): Richard McKillop 124.5, Murray Reck 123.12, Margaret Taylor 113.2.

300 yards Military Rifle: Bob Tyllyer 94.4, Tom Higgins 82.2, Adrian Sinclair 77 Lena Jacobs 60. (max 105) We had some excellent shooting last Sunday, Dave Taylor put down a ripper max score in standard class closely followed by Richard and Murray in open class. In the military rifle Bob had a good shoot for first place with Tom in runner up spot. Next Sunday 8th December we will be at the 400 yard mound for our usual F Class and target rifle shoot, sign on at 7.30am for 8.00am start.

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

127pwk**

2018 MAHinDrA DuAL CAb 4X4

DriVe AWAy

DriVe AWAy

$32,999

$32,999

$

•฀6000kms฀only!

$

132pwk**

2017 MitSubiSHi LAnCer bLACK eDition 77pwk

DriVe AWAy

2016 MitSubiSHi pAjero GLX

DriVe AWAy •฀53,000kms฀

179pwk**

2017 SubAru ForeSter S

DriVe AWAy •฀29,000kms •฀Leather฀ •฀Sunroof

$21,999

•฀21,000kms฀

$

DriVe AWAy

83pwk**

DriVe AWAy

2017 SubAru XV 2.0i – S

$

•฀3,000kmns฀only!฀ •฀Like฀new

$

DriVe AWAy

96pwk**

$24,999

•฀7฀seats฀ •฀Auto฀

2018 ForD eCoSport titAniuM 76pwk**

2013 HoLDen CoMMoDore SV6

DriVe AWAy

$13,999

•฀Auto

$

DriVe AWAy

$

DriVe AWAy

2018 KiA CerAto HAtCH $

2018 MAHinDrA XuV500

$58pwk**

DriVe AWAy

2013 SubAru XV

•฀Auto •฀Lovely฀Car •฀All฀Wheel฀Drive

2016 KiA CerAto HAtCH

70pwk**

DriVe AWAy •฀Auto •฀Lots฀of฀extras

$18,999

12435255-SN50-19

20 Alexandra Drive, Warwick QLD 4370 07 4661 2533 www.casselsauto.com.au

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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, 5 December, 2019

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