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The Rugby League world shock on Sunday was in genuine when news rugby league Immortal Bob of the death of filter through Fulton began the ranks. to There were emotional scenes at BankWest stadium as the Manly a minutes silences Sea Eagles gathered for for the man, Bozo. they called Although he at the Roosters, left Manly and played a stint heart and soul he was and always will be the of Manly. Roy Masters called Fulton recounted this week how “King Silver” and in return he ton referred Fulto malice or insult Masters as “King Fibro”. No intended or taken. Fulton - one league Immortalsof the four inaugural rugby person and only - was an incredibly private how desperately a few in his inner circle knew way he wanted ill he was. That was just the it. I was fortunate and the Continuouto meet Fulton when he s Call team, Hadley, Blocker Roach, and DarrylBozo, Ray called a pre-season Bowman Border League Killarney. (True game in story). While the remainder of the team to enjoy the Under vigorous seemed rural atmospher riding Bozo was quite e, I am not sure Ergon Energy Class from Jockey Les Tilley aboard the at Three at Allman was like. He was home but that was what Park last Thursday. Matt Boland trained Buzza he an aloof person. Beater (centre Following the Like all great Blue and red first race stewards Colours) surges upgraded radar for reading footballers he had inbuilt the track to Good for to the lead in the remainder the meeting. detected duplicityweakness in opponents, of the he in an instant. BUSY ON COURT There was little fence, it was fusion-n to begin If he gave ofbecause he was joy for locally with beca lopers with a tr visitor
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A local water charity hero has been named a finalist for Queensland’s prestigious Volunteer of the Year Award for going above and beyond to help people in need in the Granite Belt. Granite Belt Water Relief founder Rus-
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sell Wantling said to be nominated for the award came as a complete shock to him as, in his eyes, he was just lucky to be part of such a dedicated group of volunteers. STORY PAGE 3
Apple sector risk Southern Downs Regional Council has thrown its support behind the region’s apple growers, as concerns about the potential importation of USA apples to Australia increase. At a 12 May ordinary council meeting, SDRC offices noted the council had received
correspondence from the Apple and Pear Australian Ltd (APAL) expressing industry concerns over the consideration by the Australian government to the importation of apples from the USA. A report tabled at the meeting stated APAL
was concerned that the biosecurity risks associated with importation had not been adequately considered by the Australian government, leaving the domestic apple industry open to “unacceptable threats” from exotic disease.
Southern Downs councillor Cynthia McDonald said it was crucial the council stand up for local industry. MORE ON PAGE 3
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