The Western Echo December 2018/January 2019

The

Western Echo

December 2018/January 2019 ISSN 1327-676X

Published by: Hot Metal Publications Phone: 3300 1846 - Email: editor@westernecho.com.au Over 15,700 Copies delivered each month to homes, businesses and clubs in the Western Suburbs

Santa Sleigh Tradition Continues

Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas in The Gap and St John’s Wood area without the tradition of the Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap’s annual Santa Sleigh. Delighting young and old alike, for over 40 years, you’ll hear the sleigh approach as carols herald Santa’s arrival in your street from Saturday 8 December. Plan you street party today and welcome Santa to your street - he loves Street Parties! Story Page 3

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ADVERTISER’S DIRECTORY HOME CARE

ACCOUNTANT R G Goodman Phone: 3289 1700 pg 12

AUTO AIR CONDITIONING Wyatt’s BP The Gap Phone: 3300 2077

Communify Phone: 3128 0110

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LAWYERS

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Hollingworth & Spencer Phone: 3123 5700 pg 12

BARBER

MASSAGE

George’s Barber Shop Phone: 3366 7435 pg 6

Bernard Evens Remedial & Sports Phone: 3366 9997 pg 20

BEAUTY

MEDICAL CENTRE

The Gap Day & Night Pharmacy Phone: 3300 1555 pg 32 Intune Beauty Therapy Phone: 3300 9710 pg 20

Keperra Family Practice Phone: 3351 0323 pg 22

THink Aesthetics Phone: 3300 0465

Mortgage Choice Ashgrove Phone: 3463 0500 pg 9

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BUTCHER MeatU@Home Phone: 3161 5021 pg 16

CHRISTMAS EVENTS Rotary Carols @ Dorrington 15 December 4.30-8pm pg 8

CHURCHES Ashgrove Uniting Church Blue Christmas 19 Dec pg 25 The Gap Anglican Church Phone: 3300 1502 pg 23

CLUBS/GROUPS Taylor Range Country Club Phone:3366 1560 pg 13

DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE Communify Phone: 3510 2707

pg 6 & 10

ELECTRICIANS Pearson Electrical Phone: 0409 623 970 pg 8

FINANCIAL ADVISOR Taylor Financial Advice & Solutions Phone:3510 1333 pg 19

GUITAR TUITION Rob’s Guitar School Phone: 3289 8020 pg 24

GUTTER VACUUM Big Boys Gutter Vacuum Phone: 0407 737 400 pg 13

HAIR DESIGN ZIBA Hair Phone: 3300 4200

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MORTGAGE ADVISOR

MOWING Good Deal Mowing Phone: 0439 734 142 pg 14

MUSIC TUITION The Gap Piano Studio Phone: 3166 8353 pg 24

NEWSAGENT The Gap NewsXpress Phone: 3300 6390

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PHARMACY The Gap Day & Night Pharmacy Phone: 3300 1555 pg 32

PHYSIOTHERAPY Physiologix P h o n e : 3 5 11 111 2

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PLUMBER Pandanus Contractors Phone: 3300 3934 pg 14 Plumbers We Are Phone: 3351 0016 pg 14

POLITICAL/GOVERNMENT Kate Jones Phone: 3554 9100 Jane Prentice, MP Phone: 3378 1599

Cr. Steven Toomey Phone: 3407 1900

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PRINTER CARTRIDGES Cartridge World Ashgrove Phone: 3366 5111 pg

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REAL ESTATE Harcourts Inner West P h o n e : 3 5 11 0 6 6 6 p g 9

SHOPPING CENTRES The Gap Village Shopping Ctr. Phone: 3300 3377 pg 17

TYRE & MECHANICAL Wyatt’s BP The Gap Phone: 3300 2077 pg 11

VETERINARIAN Ferny Hills Veterinary Surgery Phone: 3351 2122 pg 14 The Gap Veterinary Clinic Phone: 3300 1533 pg 15 VIDEO PRODUCTION Black Door Productions Phone: 0499 499 434 pg 29

WARDROBES Specialized HS Phone:0419 437 470 pg 14

Advertisers/contributors please note:

Deadline for February 2019 5pm Wednesday 23 January 19 WEDDING/ FORMAL HIRE Black Tie White Lace Phone: 3300 6007

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WEIGHT LOSS Winning with Food Phone: 0403 085 640 pg 20

Inside the Dec/Jan Issue...

Amnestty International...............................................................16 Arana VIEW Club....................................................................13 Ashgrove Forum..................................................................26 Ashgrove Historical Society.................................................12 Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club..............................................21 Brisbane Tramway Museum..................................................24 Chess T’Minit.......................................................................26 Enoggera Historical Society..............................................28 Federal Update - Jane Prentice........................................7 Mitchelton Garden Club....................................................29 National Servicemen’s Association of Aust. (Qld Branch)........16 Newmarket Bocce Club...............................................................31 Newmarket Probus Club............................................................10 Paten Park Native Nursery (PPNN).............................................28 Principal’s Points............................................................24 Qld Family History Society................................................20 Reflections..........................................................................30 Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap......................................3,7, 8,27 Serenata Singers...............................................................8 SOWN (Save Our Waterways Now)...........................................29 State Update - Kate Jones - Member for Ashgrove......................5 The Gap Garden Club............................................................28 The Gap Historical Society...............................................14 The Gap Probus Club.............................................................13 The Gap RSL Sub Branch..................................................6 Vale - Garry J. Maynard.......................................................25 Voices of Birralee...............................................................19 Ward Happenings Cr Steven Toomey.................................4

COPYRIGHT: All advertisements appearing in The Western Echo are subject to copyright and may not be reproduced except with the written consent of the owner of the copyright. No guarantee is given to the positioning of the advertisements and the publisher takes no responsibility for errors or omissions or the accuracy of articles published. The Western Echo is delivered, by private The Western Echo December 2018/January 2019 Page 2 website: http://www.westernecho.com.au letterbox distribution, to 15,700 homes and businesses in: Ashgrove, Ashgrove West, St. Johns Wood, Dorrington, The Gap, and selected areas of Bardon, Red Hill, Enoggera, Keperra and Mitchelton

Rotary Santa Sleigh Visits The Gap this Christmas The anticipation of Christmas activities is growing and one thing that you could do to brighten your Christmas further is to organise a street party to welcome Santa and his sleigh to your street from 6.00pm to 8.30pm, on a night between Saturday 8 to Friday 14 December.

The Santa Sleigh has been a tradition in The Gap for over 40 years, and the jolly fellow is back again this year!

Weather permitting, the Rotary Santa Sleigh will begin its run on Saturday 8th December in Area 1 - St John’s Wood and in the Bernarra Street area, visiting The Gap Tavern along the way.

Below please find the area map showing dates for specific streets in The Gap or see details of visiting times at http://www. rotaryashgrovethegap.org.au Send us a message through the above website to make

sure Santa doesn’t miss your street party.

Santa will be bringing his usual good cheer, including handing out lollies and small gifts to the children, while his helpers will welcome donations, with 100% of the funds raised to be used for Rotary community projects.

Rotary appreciates the help of Eagers Nissan, Altus Traffic, Subway The Gap, St John’s Wood Rovers and many others who help make the Santa Sleigh possible. Let us know if you would like to be a helper, register to help on our website.

Santa looks forward to meeting you, and your children, and spreading the Christmas cheer.

Santa tries hard not to disappoint anyone, but safety is our priority and The Gap is getting bigger. The Sleigh can’t travel down every street (and sometimes the weather

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sends Santa and his elves home early!).

The Santa Sleigh is a lot of fun for all concerned, especially when the community joins in, and the donations provide some very useful funds for Rotary community projects.

Another local tradition, also presented by the Rotary Club of Ashgrove The Gap is

the Carols by Candlelight in Dorrington Park. This year the Carols concert will be held on Saturday 15 December from 4.30pm - including a visit from Santa around 6pm - and finishing with spectacular fireworks at around 8pm. For more details on this event, please see pages 8 and 9 of this issue.

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Ward Happenings with Councillor Steven Toomey Cr Toomey can be contacted at The Gap Ward Office on Phone: 3407 1900

Pillars of The Gap Community Plaques – Walton Bridge Reserve

piece of the upgrade completed and celebrating our local Gap community.

In 2010 local community artist Catriona Holland designed the ‘Pillars of The Gap Community’ (Pillars).

As part of the Walton Bridge Reserve upgrade the Pillars will be relocated to a section of the Reserve on the corner of Jevons and Waterworks Rd The Gap. The intent of the Pillars is to recognise residents who live in The Gap and who have made a difference in the community. As part of the upgrade I am seeking your support in acknowledging four more residents for consideration for a plaque.

Please email my ward office with your submission. I look forward to seeing this final

Bardon Carols this year will be held at Norm Buchan Park Bardon on Saturday 1st December from 5-8pm.

Ashgrove/The Gap Rotary Carols annual carols evening at Dorrington Park Ashgrove will be held on Saturday 15 December 2018 from 4.308pm. This year the carols will be viewed from the big screen and I am pleased to have been able to fund this via The Lord Mayor’s Suburban Community Fund. Carols start at 6pm and finish with the fireworks display at 8pm Come along and celebrate in Ashgrove and Bardon, bring a rug and sing along with the choirs and see the night out with spectacular fireworks!

Christmas Carols

The Year That Was - 2018 We have some amazing community groups in the ward that are continually contributing to lifestyle and leisure of suburbs.

Throughout the year I have enjoyed meeting and working with many of these groups.

I would like to congratulate the contribution of the residents who put their hands up to give of their time to the schools, the sporting clubs, the historical societies, seniors groups, Meals on Wheels, Save Our Waterways Now and local bushcare groups. Their input is invaluable and I thank each and every one of them that give their time to make our ward one of the best in Brisbane.

Over the Christmas season the office will be closed from Friday 21st December 2018

until Monday 14th January 2019.

On behalf of The Gap Ward team and myself I wish you all a safe and peaceful Christmas and very happy 2019.

For any emergency BCC issues outside of hours or while our office is closed, please phone 3403 8888.

Acknowledging the volunteers contributing to our suburbs - the Corbie Street Bushcare Group have, for 30 years, continually rehabilitated their section of Enoggera Creek. With the assistance of Brisbane City Council during 2018, they are continuing to improve the biodiversity of their area and inviting our natural fauna back into Ashgrove

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Merry Christmas

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CHRISTMAS MARKET DAY!

The Gap RSL Sub-Branch

DONATIONS REQUIRED Support local families in need this Christmas.

We would appreciate donations of nonperishable food items, yummy Christmas

goodies, (new) gifts and toys.

If you can help, bring your donations to 180 Jubilee Terrace , Bardon between 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday Donations required by 10th December Communify Bardon 180 Jubilee Terrace, Bardon QLD 4065 communify.org.au

George’s Barber Shop 4th Big Year No Appointment Necessary OPEN Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm Saturday 8:30am to 12 noon Beverly Chilcott “Thank my valued customers for their support over the last year” - Beverly

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Members of The Gap RSL Sub Branch recognised Vic LeFeuvre’s 50 years’ service to the RSL in March 2018

Last Post - Passing of Vic Le Feuvre It is with great sadness that The Gap RSL announces the passing of one of our longest serving life members, Mr. Vic Le Feuvre. Vic passed away peacefully on the night of 06 November. Vic’s funeral was held on 13 November at St. Columba’s Catholic Church, Wilston followed by a burial service at Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery.

Vic had a long association with our Sub-branch, serving on the committee as the President from 1978 – 79, and was also the President of the Services Club on Settlement Road in 1976. In March this year, Vic was recognised for an amazing 50 years’ service to the RSL. It was then wonderful for us to host Vic at our 2018 ANZAC Day service, and for those of you who attended you will remember Vic as one of the Jeep passengers leading the march.

Thank you for all of your service Vic, not only to your country but also to the RSL.

Armistice Day services – 11 November We were gifted with perfect weather for our Armistice Day services on 11 November, with the upgraded Memorial Park being officially opened by Cr. Steve Toomey at 9:00am. Our centenary Armistice Day service began at 10:30am, and included recitals from representatives of The Gap State High School, the prayer of remembrance and a minute’s silence at 11:00am.

Following the service, The Gap Football Club clubrooms were bustling with post-service nibbles, drinks, remembrance displays and comradery.

Thank you to all of the dignitaries and community members who attended the service and laid wreaths. A big thank you to the 129 Army Cadet Unit for their sterling catafalque party drill and helping with the park pack up, to Mr Gary Forno for his superb bagpiping and to Pastor Gary Rucci for leading the prayers. We must also thank all of those community members who supported our memorabilia sales leading up to, and on, Armistice Day. All the money raised goes directly towards the Memorial Park entrance gates, which are currently being designed.

Contact us - to keep up to date with all The Gap RSL’s activities and events, please follow us on Facebook (@ TheGapRSL). The RSL will be holding its next meeting early in 2019. If you have any enquiries, please contact us via any of the following: phone: (07) 3300 9439 Email: gap_rsl@bigpond. com Post: The Gap RSL, PO Box 122, The Gap QLD 4061 Facebook: @TheGapRSL Thank you to The Gap and wider community for all of your support in 2018. Have a safe and happy break!

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2018 Vocational Excellence Awards In a year when Australia has been disappointed with the behaviour of some of its large corporations, Thursday 1st November was an opportunity for the Rotary Club of Ashgrove / The Gap to recognise local businesses and their people for vocational excellence, ethical business practices and service to the community.

The event was held at the Arana Leagues Club at Grovely where 88 guests sat down for dinner which was followed by the presentation of the Vocational Excellence Awards for 2018.

Eleven business owners from the local community and a staff member from one of them, had been nominated

by Rotarians in the Ashgrove / The Gap Club.

The award criteria included: • A well-established business • A good reputation for service • Seen as being honest and ethical • Supportive of the community.

The awardees were thrilled to have been nominated and most of them had staff members and friends with them to witness the event and to join in the festivities.

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Back row: Christine Smith - Head Vet Nurse- and Scott Chapman (The Gap Veterinary Surgery); Pramesh Ram (Cafe Tara); Harry Wallace & Myles Vandeleur (“Beans on the Greens” - Bardon); Craig Ray (Craig Ray & Associates); Byron Wyatt and Kylie Grant (Wyatt’s BP The Gap); Bert Girle (Agilis Accountants & Advisors) Front row: David Schaefer (David Schaefer Garden Maintenance); Chantal Coleman & Tyler Small (Ritual HQ); Helen Graham (Cartridge World); Tim Watson (Subway The Gap) (Absent from photo, but present on the night - Bill Gibney (Meat at Billy’s)

Vocational Service Chairman of the Rotary Club, Russ O’Malley, outlined to the gathering what Vocational Service was all about and why it is important to Rotarians. He also introduced The Four-Way Test which gives Rotarians a way to assess whether their personal and business dealings are being conducted with truth, fairness, goodwill and decency – a simple check-list for ethical behaviour. This put the Vocational Excellence Awards into context.

Each of the awardees was presented with a Vocational Excellence Award by Club President Francine Hinton in the form of a beautifully

framed certificate and each also received a copy of The Four-Way Test. Each recipient spoke briefly immediately following their presentation and have since received photographs of their part of the ceremony.

Apart from the awardees, there were other business people present by invitation and these included the Councillor for The Gap Ward BCC, Steve Toomey, who also gave a short address at the end of the presentations.

The Award recipients were the owners of the following businesses: • Agilis Accountants &

Advisors • “Beans on the Greens” – Bardon • BP The Gap (also including staff member Kylie Grant) • Café Tara • Cartridge World • Craig Ray & Associates • “Meat at Billy’s”, Ashgrove • Ritual HQ • David Schaefer Garden Maintenance • Subway The Gap • The Gap Veterinary Surgery It was an excellent team effort from the members of the Ashgrove / The Gap Rotary Club who consider it an exercise well worth repeating.

Merry Christmas

from Jane Prentice MP I wish you and your families a Happy

Christmas and the very best for the New Year.

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Rotary Carols by Candlelight and Fireworks Finale • • • •

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Memories – Popular and Patriotic

Free Community Event Rocus Big Band 27 Piece Westside Orchestra 19 Ignite Choir Choristers Pipes and Drums, National Servicemen’s Memorial Band Compere Jenny Woodward

Ashgrove Saturday 15 December 2018 4.30pm to 8.00pm Funding from the Brisbane City Council Festival Fund and Lord Mayor’s Suburban Initiative Program through the Enoggera Ward and The Gap Ward Offices and Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap

Come down early and have a picnic in the park with your family Santa will visit early in the evening Food and drinks available from North’s Hockey Clubhouse Covered area for people with disabilities and for wheelchairs Further information visit www.rotaryashgrovethegap.org.au Or call John Giles on the Hotline 0412 740 260

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A large and appreciative audience enjoyed the 2018 Serenata Singers Annual Gala Concert at The Gap Uniting Church on Saturday evening 3 November.

The concert theme was “Memories – Popular and Patriotic” and included a commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. The commemoration was part of Voices of Remembrance, a state-wide choral program that occurred as part of the Queensland Music Festival.

The concert was co-sponsored by the choir and The Gap/ Ashgrove Lions Club, with proceeds aiding the choir and the Lions Medical Research Foundation.

The choir sang tunes from the musicals Sweet Charity, The Phantom of the Opera, and Les Miserables as well as medleys of songs by Lennon and McCartney, Cole Porter and Irving Berlin.

Guest artist Ran Luo, an international student at Mitchelton SHS, played an evocative violin rendition of modern Chinese composer Chen Gang’s The Sun Shines on Tashikuergan. Choir accompanist Prue Gibbs contributed a rousing piano performance of Gershwin’s An American in Paris.

After the interval, the program incorporated commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the WWI Armistice. The Gap State High School Combined Brass Group played a medley of lively songs and the Australian Army Band Woodwind Quintet drew enthusiastic applause for their performance. The works selected by both these groups complemented the theme of remembrance.

The Serenata Singers sang a collection of songs that were popular with soldiers during World Wars I and II, and the modern song Better Be Home Soon by Neil Finn, to remind us of presentday servicemen and women who are serving overseas.

Choir member Roberta Fletcher read the moving poem, In Flanders Fields. A special moment was the reading by retired Wing Commander Jim Aked of a letter written from the Dardanelles during the Gallipoli campaign by his relative Private John Cobley Aked.

After the playing of The Last Post and the recitation of The Ode, the evening concluded with the choir singing the popular modern Australian anthem, I Still Call Australia Home, with many in the audience joining in.

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Free Rotary Carols Concert

Carmen Briggs

Principal Justice of the Peace The Rotary Club of Ashgrove/the Gap invites the Community to a great, free, family enjoyment Carols Concert at Dorrington Park, Mirrabooka Road, Ashgrove, on Saturday, 15 December, 2018, with Pipe Band and Jazz entertainment from 4.30pm until Santa pays a visit around 6.00pm.

Come early and have a picnic in the park. Plenty of food and drink for sale including from North’s Hockey Clubhouse and the Rotary BBQ Trailer.

After Santa’s visit, Jenny Woodward, the ABC TV and radio presenter, will introduce a night of your favourite Carols with backing from the Westside Orchestra and the Ignite Choir until around 8.00pm.

Then the big finish, with Ace Fireworks presenting their usual dazzling fireworks display. Come and get into the real swing of Christmas festivities.

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Newmarket Probus Club Well, who could believe that another year is almost over.

Here’s a bit of an update on the year that was.

We’ve had a very full and happy year at the Newmarket Probus Club. Our regular activities provided a range of entertainment while the excursions and outings that punctuate the year have made it something special.

Regular activities, including the book club, the walking group, Sunday lunch group, and Indoor Bowls, have provided exercise for both mind and body, and were enjoyed by many members. The Mahjong/Scrabble Group – new this year - has also proved to be very popular.

Our Mystery Morning Teas have been a success, providing the opportunity to share time and conversation with different members of the Club.

Celebrations were held in September to mark our 13th Birthday, and members were encouraged to wear a Spring outfit for the occasion. It was a lovely sunny day, and everyone looked wonderful in their glad rags.

The Speakers this year have once again entertained and interested us, and continue to give purpose to our meeting days.

Our excursions and outings were diverse and varied in nature: the Rochedale Landfill Site, and the Camel Farm at Harrisville were both a great success, while the Trivia Day gave us an opportunity to compete against 25 other Probus Teams. Members also took a guided tour of the Toowong Cemetery, enjoyed the craft and artistry of other Probus members at the Inaugural Art and Craft Show at the Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens, and enjoyed many cups of coffee together along the way! A Trivia lunch day in February kept everyone out of the sun (and is planned again for next year). Christmas in July was lots of fun, and our Picnics in the Park were happy days.

The Paddington Centre

Our meeting room at the Red Hill Community Sports Club in Fulcher Road provides a lovely bright space, with parking nearby, and most recently, a newly renovated kitchen. Bev’s catering ladies have continued to produce terrific morning teas which everyone enjoys.

The committee has worked steadily to provide members with a range of activities and outings that stimulate and entertain. Our thanks go to everyone for their support and assistance.

The Newmarket Probus Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Red Hill Community Sports Club, 22 Fulcher Rd, Red Hill. Meeting time: 10am -12MD. We welcome enquiries from anyone who would like to join us.Please call Judith on 3353 1234, or Penny on 3194 1272.

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Ashgrove Historical Society ACCOUNTANTS - TAX AGENTS on 32 Main St, Samford (next to Farmers Hall)

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The Ashgrove Historical Society wishes all members and residents of our suburb and surrounds a happy and safe festive season. Our publications make great gifts for anyone interested in Ashgrove’s history. Lost Ashgrove ($25) is our best seller. It can be purchased at our stall outside Woolworths Ashgrove on Friday 30 November and Friday 14 December 10am – 5:30pm or call Lindy on 3366 1952 to make alternative arrangements. Membership of the society, which includes the bi-monthly newsletter, Tram Stops, also makes a great gift. Fees are $10 single per annum, or $15 couple/family. Income from memberships and book sales assists with the costs of researching, preserving, recording and publishing Ashgrove’s history.

Society meetings are held at Ashgrove Library 10am – 12 noon on the first Saturday of the month except January. The topic for the December meeting is My Brisbane Rediscovered.

Dr James Lergessner, historian and author, will present an entertaining and informative talk on iconic local events and characters from the 1950s to the present day. The first topic for 2019 will be Waterworks Road - People and Places. Peter Eedy will present a virtual tour of Waterworks Road, starting at Roma Street, discussing its history, significant people and its physical characteristics. Visitors are welcome to attend. The morning tea that follows provides an opportunity to share memories and chat to the guest speaker. The program of speakers and topics for 2019 can be found on the society’s website and Facebook page.

If you are curious about the history of your house the society can send you links to online resources which will help get you started. The staff at Brisbane City Council archives at Moorooka can provide advice and support. The society has extensive resources that can assist with local family history and can be accessed by contacting the secretary, Julie, on 3366 4621 or email: ahs.secretary@bigpond.com.

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The Club’s major social event in November was the Melbourne Cup lunch at The Gap Tavern. A bit of eating, a bit of drinking, a bit of a flutter, and lots of chat – what’s not to like?

To continue the theme of jollification, the club Christmas lunch will be at Arana Leagues Club. More fun and games are expected, but there will be a serious side as well. The club uses its Christmas event each year to support a chosen charity; this year we will be collecting for drought relief for our farmers. Probus was originally launched by Rotary, and is still affiliated with that wonderful organisation, so the existing Rotary drought relief channel will be the beneficiary.

That way we know 100% of the money goes where it is most needed.

Since there is no meeting in January, we wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and look forward to seeing old friends and new ones at our first 2019 meeting on 7th February.

For more information y o u c a n g o t o w w w. p r o b u s s o u t h p a c i f i c . o rg / microsites/thegapc/Welcome or just Google us: Probus The Gap If you would be interested in joining, or just visiting, we would welcome your enquiry.

Just call our secretary Jan on 3366 2998. We meet at 2pm on the first Thursday of every month, at The Gap Baptist Church, at the junction of Waterworks and Settlement Roads – handy to lots of buses, and with some spaces for car parks. Places are available and we’d love to meet you.

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Arana VIEW Club December Meeting

TAYLOR RANGE COUNTRY CLUB LTD.

MEMBERSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE

- Jump in before it’s too late!

Due to the Ta y l o r R a n g e Country Club (TRCC) having recently reached the end of its financial y e a r, s e v e r a l memberships have now been made available.

Make a splash in the 25-metre pool At Arana VIEW Club’s November meeting, ABC broadcasters, Loretta Ryan and Craig Zonka provided a lively talk- Craig came dressed as the promotional Strawberry from the promotion for ice creams held after the contamination scare

The Arana VIEW Club final meeting for the year is on Wednesday 5th December at the Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade, Keperra. Doors open at 10.30 for 11.00am start to our meeting. Cost is $30.00 for the 2-course lunch with tea and coffee included.

We will be having our bumper Christmas raffle and our usual lucky door prizes, all proceeds of which go towards supporting our Learning for Life students.

The theme for the Christmas meeting this year is “A winter wonderland”. Come dressed in white and silver so we can all sparkle all over! Our special guests on the day will be the Grovely School Choir who will be singing Christmas songs to get us in the Christmas Mood.

We do not have a meeting in January, our year begins with our February meeting and we have lots of activities already planned. So, have a wonderful Christmas and we look forward to seeing everyone in the new year.

We welcome new members and guests. Please phone Carol on 3355 5349 to book by noon Monday3rd December.

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“This is a great opportunity for some local families to join the club where previously a waiting list has been in operation” explained club manager Michael Wilson.

“These memberships will not last long before we reach our capacity once more”, added Ideal for birthday parties and BBQs Michael.

TRCC facilities include 3 swimming pools, 2 tennis courts, 4 glass-backed squash courts, function hall, halfbasketball court and numerous gas BBQ areas for club members and their guests to enjoy.

With summer now upon us, this is the ideal time to join a club that offers you and your family healthy outdoor leisure opportunities, in a safe relaxed environment. Don’t miss out — contact the club today!

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Est. 2000 The highlight of November was, not surprisingly, our Melbourne Cup Luncheon. Early on, our numbers looked a bit shaky, but, on the day some 18 of us enjoyed a great luncheon and had a fun time. A special thanks is due to our ladies for once again displaying their catering skills – well done ladies!! Now, we look forward to hearing our Guest Speaker for the November general meeting – Mr Tim Boyd. This meeting will be held on Saturday 24th of the month.

As the year draws to a close, we can look back on a year that has seen a few changes, mainly of an administrative nature. Our membership has increased slightly over the year, and attendance at meetings has remained at the same average level as the previous year. Unfortunately, we are no closer to transferring our lease than we were 6 months ago.

A big PLUS during the year has been the interesting and informative Guest Speakers we have enjoyed. We have heard a range of subjects covering not only purely historical topics, but also some anecdotal talks and some on subjects such as wills etc.

Our final function for the year will be Christmas Luncheon on December 1st, and then we are effectively ‘in recess’ until the new year.

In closing, we thank sincerely all those who have helped us during the year, including Ashgrove The Gap Lions, The Western Echo and Cr Steven Toomey and his staff for their support in numerous ways during 2018.

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Pet Emergency?

Anyone who has ever pulled out a credit card at the emergency clinic for something that wasn’t as dire as it seemed comes away wishing for a better knowledge of what constitutes an urgent situation -- and what doesn’t.

But as big an “ouch” as a non-emergency can be to the budget, it’s a lot better than the opposite situation: an emergency that goes untreated until it’s too late for your pet.

But how can you tell? The signs of a healthy pet are pretty apparent to an observant pet owner: bright, clear eyes with no sign of discharge; clean ears, free of build up or smell; a mouth not overpowering by its odour, with pink gums free of infection; a nose that appears moist, with no discharge; a shiny coat, with unblemished skin below that snaps back easily when pulled away from the shoulders. A healthy attitude, with normal appetite and thirst are part of the package, too, without signs of intestinal upset. No lameness, no swelling. No lumps, no bumps. No heavy panting.

Anything to the contrary is reason to have a pet checked. But is it a “go to the vet this very minute” emergency?

The “see the vet now” indicators include seizure, fainting or collapse, as well as any bloating or suspected poisoning (including rodent poison, snail bait or human medication). Snake or tick bites, too, demand immediate attention. Cats in particular can be fatally sensitive to insecticides (such as flea-control medications that are safe for dogs), petroleum-based products and common human medications.

Sometimes situations that might not seem urgent really are, such as eye injuries or allergic reactions -- swelling around the face or hives. A single incident of vomiting or diarrhoea is probably nothing, but anything more than two or three times within an hour or so could indicate a serious problem. Other signs of possible serious conditions are breathing problems, chronic coughing or difficulties urinating or defecating, the latter especially in cats.

Animals can sometimes seem fine after accidents, such as being hit by a car, exposed to extreme heat, or bitten. Even if your pet looks OK, you need to take him to a veterinarian to check for internal injuries that can kill if left untreated.

There are also situations that may not be life-threatening but are certainly painful enough to warrant immediate veterinary attention. Some of the signs of an animal in pain include panting, laboured breathing, lethargy or restlessness, loss of appetite, aggression, hiding, or crying out. While it may be possible to wait until your regular veterinarian is available, put yourself in your pet’s place. Don’t let your pet suffer!

When in doubt, call your veterinarian. It’s better to make a trip you needn’t have made than to miss the one you should have made.

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Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people which campaigns for human rights for everyone.

It works on actual and current situations and stands for equality, justice, freedom and human dignity.

At the time of the year when we are enjoying planning our Christmases, buying our presents and looking forward to the holiday season in general, there are many people worldwide whose human rights are compromised, who are unjustly imprisoned or who have been forced to escape their homeland to save the lives of their families. Their Christmases will not be a cause for celebration as ours will.

In addition to the normal letter-writing meetings for Amnesty in The Gap and Ashgrove, there will also be a film shown at the Ashgrove Library on Thursday 6th December at 7.00pm. It is called “He named me Malala” and is a documentary about Malala Yousafzai, who wrote about the fight for the educational rights of girls. Entry is by gold coin donation and supper will be provided.

The Ashgrove Amnesty group meets in the evening on the first and third Thursdays of every month. The meetings are in a private home and supper and drinks are supplied. The Gap group meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 9am.

Letter-writing to advocate for the rights of prisoners is the main focus of the meetings. The materials that are supplied by Amnesty for each of these regular urgent letter writing cases are extremely carefully prepared so that people like us who have no direct knowledge of the situation can feel satisfactorily wellinformed but not overwhelmed.

Members of both groups extend to readers Christmas and New Year greetings. Why not make a new year’s resolution to try to make a difference? Why not join a local Amnesty International group? There are two Amnesty International groups in this area, one in The Gap and one in Ashgrove. To contact the group in The Gap, phone Di on 33001861 and for the Ashgrove group, phone Sally on 3366 2046 or 0476 006 990.

National Servicemen’s Association of Australia (Queensland) Inc

Thank you to those who supported us during the fundraising outside Coles and Woolworths at Everton Park prior to Remembrance Day. Thank you also to the management of both retailers for allowing us to be there.

The Association exists for the welfare and benefit of Australian Nashos who served in the two schemes operating between 1951 and 1973 and the wives/widows thereof.

Conscripts who served for countries other than Australia may join as associate members. To apply for the two medals to which Australian Nashos are entitled; to locate a branch near you or to find out the benefits of membership of the Association phone 33241277 or scroll website www.nasho qld.org.au.

Brisbane North West branch meets on the third Sunday of each month and will gather as usual on 18th November and 20th January (no meeting in December) at Gaythorne RSL, commencing 10.15am. Visitors and new members are welcome.

After the meeting there is the opportunity to join fellow members in the pleasant surroundings of the RSL Bistro for lunch. For further details about Brisbane North West branch, phone Dave on 33663191.

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BBTGS Donates Funds to Local initiatives

Boomerang Bags The Gap and Surround (BBTGS) shares fruits of their labour to support other local initiatives.

So far this year, in addition to funding a junior chapter of the boomerang bags initiative at the Gap State High School, the group has provided funds to Payne Road State School and The Mt Nebo State School.

These schools projects address war on wastes and educational development of children.

Vo l u n t e e r s a t t h e community-based Boomerang Bag The Gap and Surrounds (BBTGS), have raised over $3500 from the sale of its boomerang bags. While many boomerang bag volunteers gain tremendous benefits from their interaction with each other, they are now also indirectly supporting other community initiatives.

Majority of the funds raised from the sale of boomerang bags have been donated to support local initiatives that encourage environment conservation,

children’s education and or mental wellbeing of young and old. Most recently, the BBTGS has provided grants to sponsor Story Dog team at the Mt Nebo State School and a paper recycling initiative at the Payne Road State School.

At the Mt Nebo State School, BBTGS grant will sponsor for one year the Story Dog program to help the children struggling to read. Story Dogs Australia, a registered charity, is based on a successful American literacy program, Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.).

Reading sessions, involving story dogs, such as Rupert, and its trainer Sarah at Mt Nebo (pictured), take place in a quiet area of the school grounds, such as the library or outside the classroom. During the session, the dog handler often speaks through the dog, such as; “Rupert doesn’t understand what is happening on this page, could you help him out?” It is found that children become the teacher as

Mt Nebo Schools student reading to Rupert, the Story Dog, with Sarah watching on

they help the dog understand, and their confidence soars. The students also have input into what they read. The volunteer encourages the students to write letters to the dogs between reading sessions, further encouraging literacy skills. They will be exposed to around 200 reading sessions a year. Story Dogs handlers are volunteers trained to help emergent readers. The handler does not judge the child and helps in a non-threatening way. They are fully insured

and handlers have Blue Card.

The BBTGS would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to the many residents who have donated fabrics and or joined us to sew boomerang bags. Through their efforts, the BBTGS team is proud to be in a position to not only be there to help with the general wellbeing of our many volunteers but to be also in a position to financially support other community projects.

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Love To Sing? Sing with Voices Of Birralee in 2019!

The Bardon-based choral organisation Voices of Birralee has opened registrations for 2019, encouraging local children and teenagers in west Brisbane to claim their place.

This includes with training ensembles; the Birralee Piccolos (prep – year 1) conducted by Debbie Daley, the Birralee Kids (years 2 – 4) conducted by Katherine Ruhle and the Birralee Singers (years 5 – 7) conducted by Julie Christiansen OAM. Ms Christiansen who is Voices of Birralee’s Founder and Artistic Director, who b e g a n t h e o rg a n i s a t i o n in 1995, has provided exceptional opportunities to many choristers over the years including performances in the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games this year and in the First World War Centenary Services

in France and Belgium from 2015 – 2019.

She said singing in the training ensembles was an excellent way for singers to begin their journey with Voices of Birralee while developing musical and invaluable social and cognitive stills.

“At Voices of Birralee we live by the philosophy that every child has a song in their heart and singing is as important and natural for a child to do as walking, talking and dancing,” Ms Christiansen said.

“Children as young as fiveyears-old can join us and it’s a fantastic way for children to grow socially, cognitively, musically and culturally.”

Parents can opt for their child to attend training choir rehearsals at Birralee HQ in Bardon on Wednesdays for the

Voices of Birralee’s Birralee Singers perform at Poppies & Poems at QPAC, as one of the 2018 concerts.

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Birralee Kids and Piccolos, or on Thursdays for the Birralee Singers, with the second option rehearsing on Saturdays at Eagle Junction State School.

And for the older children and young adults? Voices of Birralee has opened registrations for the Birralee Blokes for boys with changing voices and men who love to sing aged from 13 – 25, along

with Brisbane Birralee Voices (ages 12 - 17) and Resonance of Birralee (ages 18 – 30), with selection for these signature ensembles by audition.

For more information, including registration and tuition fees, rehearsal information and tutorship, please visit www.birralee.org, email contact@birralee.org or call 07 3367 1001.

Eat your greens! A three-step guide to ethical inves�ng Like many kids I was taught to eat everything on my plate. Now I'm making more healthy decisions about what I choose to eat and what I choose to leave on the plate. A similar discussion has been evolving around environmental, social and governance (ESG) inves�ng.

1) Define your goals Approaches to ESG inves�ng can vary widely depending on investors' age and background.

Some investors may take a purely financial approach by targe�ng companies with favourable ESG prac�ces to enhance returns or reduce risks. Other investors may make a values-based judgement to exclude exposures to industries like tobacco, gambling or muni�ons.

2) Understand your op�ons Por�olio screening can take two main forms—'exclusionary', which removes stocks or sectors, or 'inclusionary', which up-weights 'good actors' and down-weights 'bad actors'. It's the difference between removing all the unhealthy food from your plate or reducing the por�on size.

Advocacy seeks to influence posi�ve change through the power of vo�ng rights, rather than removing yourself from the conversa�on by dives�ng. Advocacy can be an effec�ve way of maximising financial returns without compromising diversifica�on.

ESG integration incorporates risk exposure into the investment process. A company may be subject to a high degree of ESG risk, but if the price reflects that, then it may s�ll form part of an investment por�olio.

Impact investing involves alloca�ng capital to generate both a social or environmental impact and a financial return. It carries more complexity in the form of niche funds accessed through private investment vehicles.

3) Assess your strategy regularly The ESG investment landscape is far from sta�c. Not only are investor preferences changing, investment op�ons are rapidly evolving, supported by a growing recogni�on that it's possible to do well while doing good.

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Are you wanting to trace your ancestors and research your family history?

Queensland Family History Society can help. Join us for “Finding your family: a beginners course in research” Presenter/s: QFHS Tutors When: Monday 11 February 2019 Weekly from 7.30 pm -9.00 pm Where: QFHS Library & Resource Centre, 58 Bellevue Avenue, Gaythorne Cost $55.00 members and $80.00 non members (see inclusions below) This six week course will be very comprehensive for someone wanting to start researching their family history, but unsure of the process. Content will include home sources, organisation, BDM certificates, archives, libraries, newspapers, overseas research, and much more. Registrations will be limited to 15 people.

The cost includes: The book, Where do I start?: a brief guide to researching your family in Australia and New Zealand by Shauna Hicks 2nd Edition (rrp $25).

For non-members, complimentary use of the QFHS Library and Resource Centre for the term of the course.

The dates will be: 1. Monday 11 February 2019 2. Monday 18 February 2019 3. Monday 25 February 2019 4. Monday 4 March 2019 5. Monday 11 March 2019 6. Monday 18 March 2019 Please read our cancellation and non-attendance policy - visit our website - https://www.qfhs.org.au/events/how-to-book/ terms-and-conditions-updated/

The Western Echo extends our best wishes to your and your family over the Christmas season and wish you a prosperous, healthy and exciting new year.

We look forward to your continued readership in 2019 - first edition February.

Philippa Wightman - Publisher/Editor The Western Echo December 2018/January 2019 Page 20

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Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club News

As Christmas and the end of the year fast approaches we, at Ashgrove/The Gap Lions club, are still working hard. This past month has been incredibly busy but it has reaped rich awards, thanks mainly to the support we get from our local community.

Our recent fundraising events have included: the ever popular garage sale that raised over $6770; a coordinated activity with the Serenta singers which raised more than $3660 and the Melbourne Cup Trifecta that netted us over $2470 and was won by a local resident; congratulations to the winner.

Since the beginning of the Lions year, in July, Ashgrove/ The Gap Lions club has donated over $16,486, to various organisations , charities and individuals including: Story Dogs; the Farmers Drought Appeal; the Lions Medical Research Foundation and the Cancer Council. All of our fundraising efforts involve hard work and commitment by our members and their partners but knowing that this enables us to aid and support those in our community makes it all worthwhile, especially at this time of year when Christmas reminds us that so many of our fellow Australians are ‘doing it tough’.

If you would like to help us to help others, then why not enter into the spirit of Christmas by purchasing one our famous and delicious Christmas puddings and cakes, which are on sale in many sites around our local area? Remember, not only do they make a perfect addition to any Christmas fare but they also make a wonderful gift. For more information on where to purchase these delectable items please refer to the November edition of the Western Echo or ring Dennis Wogan:3300 4773 Part of achieving such wonderful results from our fundraising efforts is making sure that members of Ashgrove/The Gap Lions club are easily seen and recognisable. This is partly achieved by the colourful polo shirts that we wear. Those of you who are observant may have noticed that these have recently changed.

We still sport the distinctive yellow and purple colours but now we look even smarter in our ’new look’ shirts. We at Lions would like to acknowledge the generous contribution made by our The Gap Wardl Councillor Steve Toomey, on behalf of the Brisbane City Council, which went towards the purchase of the new shirts, thank you!

Our biggest thank you though goes to our wonderful local community. Without your help and support we would not be able to achieve the results we do, which enable us to help those in need. We at Ashgrove/The Gap Lions club would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas and a wonderful and peaceful 2019. See you next year!!! website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

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The Physiologix Corner Had Pain for a While?

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When you first hurt yourself, known as acute pain, the focus of your Physio treatment will be to reduce the pain at that location using a barrage of techniques that we know will help. However once you have had pain over several months, known as chronic pain, things change considerably. The local area you first hurt, although still feeling painful, actually often has very little to do with why you feel that pain. This may sound very complicated, however, it is actually a survival evolution. Our brains develop a “protective” pain memory. Unfortunately this is often movement related, so exercises you did initially, in the acute phase, when the hurt area was letting you know it was first injured, often down the line can become pain causing, simply because the brain’s protective shield it trying to now stop you moving at all for fear maybe you might get hurt again, not because you have actually damaged anything.

Once an injury becomes chronic, it is so important your Physio helps you understand the neuroscience of what is going on. Understanding your fears regards the injury is essential.

This may be fear of having pain, but equally could be based on things that have happened to friends who have the same pain, or fear of the impact the injury may have on your life and your ability to do things. Mood can also affect your pain; is life very stressful at the moment, are things all in a negative place? And fatigue can also impact. Understanding all these factors that can affect your pain is essential.

Then there is the fear of movement. Do you think “I can’t move in that direction, that will cause my pain” or “I must move keeping a certain posture to avoid my pain” or “I must stop doing certain things to avoid my pain getting worse” This is where your Physio and rehabilitative exercise comes in as treatment. You need to stop thinking about exercise in terms of muscles and joints and more about the nervous system and desensitising this. You are using exercise to alter your bodies bad memories of movement and pain, turning it into a positive.

It is essential you understand what you are doing, why you are doing it, how it is helping to rewire the system, to progress slowly and with relatively little pain, to be able to discuss all your fears and concerns along the way so that you and your Physio form a team as you move forward towards your goals.

Chronic pain is a difficult and often disabling condition, requiring a high level of skill and understanding from your treating therapist. At Physiologix, all our team are highly experienced physios, who have been in the job and working in the field of chronic pain for years, all with a passion for further education and training. Call Physiologix on (07)3511 1112 or email us from the website Physiologix.com.au

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THE GAP ANGLICAN CHURCH CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS Sunday 16th December Bible Readings and Carols - 7.00pm Christmas Eve Children's Service - 5.30pm Christmas Eve Service - 7.30pm Christmas Day Christmas Service - 8.30am website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

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.....Principal's Points.......Principal's Points......

The Gap State School We were so privileged to take our Senior Choir to our local Regis Aged Care Centre for an afternoon of performances and sing-alongs. It was a pleasure to see the elderly residents joining in and appreciating the music. It is a highlight of my week to visit Regis and I am so proud of our students who so warmly interact with the residents.

Over the past weeks, some of our students have participated in a series of Triathlon Skills Development sessions under the watchful eye of Trent Patton, a highly credential coach from Triathlon Queensland. Recently, we held the annual TGSS Triathlon (200m swim / 2km bike / 800m run). This gave our students a tremendous opportunity to put all their skills learnt into practice. We had hot and steamy conditions on race

morning. The determination displayed by our students was fantastic.

Graduation Ceremony for the graduating class of 2018 will be Tuesday,11th December. On this special night we will honour the contribution that all our senior students have made to the school and wish them success in the next phase of their education.

As we finish the 2018 school year I would like to congratulate all students at The Gap State School for their achievements. We give a fond farewell to all our graduating year 6 students and wish them well as they head off to high school. They are a wonderful group of students who rose to the challenge of leading the student body in 2018. Their achievements included outstanding academic, sporting, music and other co-curricular results, as well as ably supporting school events and programs.

Most importantly, they often provided admirable examples of The Gap State School’s values in action. They have shown excellent commitment to their work and have gained invaluable skills as life-long learners. It has been a pleasure to see students achieve their personal goals and continue to strive to improve in all areas.

Recognition and appreciation must go to the teachers and staff at The Gap State School for their professionalism and commitment, not only to our students’ academics, but to instilling our five core values.

I wish to thank them for encouraging all of our students to be the best that they can be; today, tomorrow and into the future.

I extend a very grateful thank you to all members of our school community for the contribution they have made this year. Our school is all the better for the unrelenting support and commitment of parents, extended family members and The Gap community. Finally, a very happy Christmas, prosperous New Year and a safe holiday to all in The Gap community.

Joanne Nicholls - Principal

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Another tram undergoing restoration is 400—the first of this mod-el. Built in 1938, 400 was the first tram to have 4 motors (instead of only 2 as on all previous models), and the model is known as the FM class. Overall, a total of 155 of this class saw service in Brisbane right through until the last trip in 1969. They featured a rounded end to facilitate passing on tight curves, and had a separate cabin for the Motorman. Carrying 110 passengers, they were the workhorse of the fleet, together with the Drop Centres, for over 30 years. . In their day, they were highly regarded worldwide as innovative and leaders in the field.

It is expected that 400 will re-enter service some time next year The museum is pleased to announce that the Deputy Mayor of Brisbane, Cr Adrian Schrinner, has kindly accepted the office of Patron of the museum. We look forward to his association with us for many years to come.

The museum is open to the public every Sunday afternoon (weather permitting) from 12.30 pm, and is available for charters by community groups, schools etc. Weddings and birthdays can be celebrated on our spacious grounds.

For more information, please phone: 3351 1776.

Meanwhile, we wish all Echo readers the Compliments of the Season and hope you all have a safe and happy Christmas and New Year.

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Vale - Garry Maynard 1951 - 2018

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Garry Maynard, long term resident of The Gap. Garry passed away suddenly on 10th October 2018 while traveling in Jordan, aged 67 years.

Garry loved people, laughing, joking, and entertaining. He created lifelong friends wherever he went. He loved his family, and dedicated a big part of his life to be the primary caregiver for his three children, Emily, Stephanie and Michael. He was an avid member of many community organisations, and often gave his time freely to help others.

In the 90’s it was almost unheard of to have a stay at home dad, but Garry pioneered the way. He was equally enthusiastic and engaged as the mothers, who gave their time at the Oakleigh Preschool, Payne Road State School, and The Gap State School. Although it wasn’t easy to forge his way against the status quo, he did it with the same gusto that he did all things throughout his life. He often said how lucky he was to have spent this time with his children growing up, and how close he felt to each of them as a result.

Garry gave his time to others in many volunteering roles. He ran cooking classes for men, was involved in the

local Rotary club for many years, and participated in Non-Violent Communication groups to promote understanding between people.

He was celebrated for his work with unit-owners and became an expert in the field of Body Corporate matters, often giving advice freely for people in difficult situations.

He loved to cook and to entertain, and was always the life of the party. Whether it was a birthday, a school fete, a family reunion, or a celebration with one of his volunteer groups, Garry would always turn up with trays of little cakes and some exotic dish from a new recipe book.

He knew that food was a way to bring people together, to create community, and to celebrate.

His faith was important to him throughout his life.

He was actively involved with many Catholic volunteer groups, compelled by his faith. This included VoRTCS who provide community engagement, English tutoring and companionship for newly arrived refugee families; Catholic Psychiatric Pastoral Care who provide spiritual care and companionship for people with mental health conditions; and St Vincent de Paul who provide practical and crisis support for local

residents. He enjoyed helping people, and was someone with that rare talent to be able to talk to and connect with people from all walks of life.

He loved reading and experiencing the world from different points of view. In recent years he travelled overseas a number of times,

and loved meeting different people, travelling to new places and embracing new cultures. His last journey was to visit the ancient holy places in Jordan and Israel. Although we are sad to have him leave us before we were ready, we are glad that he was doing what he loved to the very end.

Garry visited Uluru in 2016

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(affiliated with the Chess Association of Queensland) meets at 8.00pm on Friday nights at Room B6, The Gap State High School. New members are welcome. All standards are catered for, whether you wish to play socially, or in our tournament play. For further details contact Andrew Robinson on 3862-8178 or visit the club’s website at: http://www. thegapchessclub.org.au/ .

The club now has a Facebook Page, “The Gap Chess Club”, with updates on club play, local chess news and puzzles.

This month’s problem is from the British chess Grandmaster and puzzle maker John Nunn. It seems

CHESS T'MINIT with The Gap Chess Club

Club play moved for a couple of weeks in November to Marist College, Ashgrove, where the Marcus Porter Memorial was played. This is an annual event to honour the late Marcus Porter who brought such life to any event that he played in. This year Grandmaster David Smerdon remained undefeated, playing Marcus’s favorite Grob opening in most of his games. Tom Maguire and Jacob Edwards took 2nd and 3rd place, while Joe Lin won a beanie for the best placed player with a rating under

1100. At the club, Joshua Morris has won the 2018 allegro tournament, and with a couple of games left to play, George Flitcroft-Smith and Tony Morris are in contention for 2nd place.

The Club will be closed over the Christmas break, with play resuming on 1 February 2019 for the first night of the Lightning Tournament.

Anybody interested in playing in this tournament should come to the club on the evening before the start of play.

The Gap Chess Club

Ashgrove Ashgrove Forum Communicators Club held its 935th monthly meeting at the Ashgrove Library meeting room on Wednesday 21 November 2018.

The speaking topic for the evening was “What can we do?........”. The main speaker (10 minutes) was Pat Pepper.

Several other members gave a five-minute speech on the same topic and as usual a wide variety of topics were covered

in some entertaining and thought-provoking speeches.

Forum Bursary Winner presents speech at QUT TEDx Day Madison Birtchnell, the winner of the 2018 Forum Communicators Student Bursary was invited to speak at the recent QUT TEDx Day. The title of her presentation was: “The future depends on you: A social movement

worth billions” and the subject matter was the personal value and the value to society of volunteering. Her talk can be seen and heard online and is well worth watching.

Follow the link below to check it out. https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=EHtUy-FlkwE

Annual Christmas Lunch Ashgrove Forum has invited members of their sister club Bayside Forum, which is based in the Wynnum Manly district, to their Annual Christmas Lunch on Saturday 8 December. The theme for

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simple enough but turns out to be anything but that. White has played the first move in the game (1. e4) which ended on move 5 with Knight takes Rook checkmate. Who won, and what moves were played?

Solution to last month’s puzzle. 1 … Qxg2 2. Rxg2 Re1 is checkmate. the day will be “Christmas Carols”.

Wishing all readers of the Western Echo a safe and merry Christmas and a happy new year.

For more information on Forum Communicators please visit the website www. beconfident.org.au Ashgrove Forum’s first meeting in the New Year will be on Wednesday 16 November at 6.45pm in the Ashgrove Library Meeting Room.

Visitors always welcome. For more information call Pat: 0458 696 267.

Quote of the Day

You can start any "Monty Python" routine and people finish it for you. Everyone knows it like shorthand.

- Robin Williams

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2019 Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony The Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap will host its 25th Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony on Saturday 26 January, 2019, in the J.A Robertson Hall, at The Gap State High School, commencing at 8:00am. This was the first Rotary club in Australia to host an Australia Day Citizenship ceremony, back in 1995.

Applicants from many d i ff e r e n t c o u n t r i e s w i l l adopt Australian citizenship during the morning under the guidance of presiding officer Councillor Steven Toomey.

In the 2018 ceremony 46 new citizens were enrolled.

Representatives from local schools will act as flag bearers, before the new citizens pledge allegiance.

The Department of Home Affairs will be issuing invitations very shortly, and soon we will find out the mix of candidates. Countries represented in past years

In 2018, 46 candidates - 30 adults and 16 children - received Australian Citizenship at a moving, local ceremony hosted by the Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap and presided over by Cr. Steven Toomey, Councillor for The Gap Ward

have included China, France, Germany, India, Lithuania, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, The Philippines, The Russian Federation, South Africa, Sudan, United Kingdom, United States and Vietnam.

Federal, State and Local

Governments will all be represented The Royal Bounty Bush Band have again been invited to provide Australian entertainment for the citizenship ceremony.

Morning tea will follow for

all attendees. Visitors are welcome.

For further information please contact the Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap Australia Day Coordinator: Tim Boyd 3300 1071 or 0411 141 304.

2019 AUSTRALIA DAY CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY The Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap invites you to:

v Welcome new citizens

v Reaffirm your Australian citizenship

v Enjoy: • Music of the Royal Bounty Bush Band

• Morning tea

8am Saturday 26 JANUARY, 2019 J A Robertson Hall The Gap State High School 1020 Waterworks Rd., The Gap

Candidates’ registration from 7: 00 a.m.

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Koda - a special ornamental tree Like many Australian plants, the Koda (Ehretia acuminata) has a very long history of life on Earth. Fossil evidence suggests that the plant originated in Africa and spread to Australia and South America when these continents were still joined as a single land mass. Today, it is found in Australia (from Bega in NSW to Cape York), New Guinea, Vietnam, Nepal, China and Japan.

Although predominantly found at the edge of the various types of rainforest it thrives in disturbed areas and so is ideal for many regeneration projects. This medium sized tree (small enough to grow under power lines) would suit an average housing block. It is deciduous in winter and

provides shade during hot summer days. The dense, sweetly scented panicles of flowers in spring are followed by large clusters of edible fruit from January to April.

The flowers and fruit attract a range of beautiful birds such as Lewin’s honeyeater, the wompoo fruit dove and figbird as well as being a food plant for several butterflies.

This hardy tree grows in welldrained soil with full sunlight, is largely pest and disease free and only requires a dose of fertiliser every spring.

Christmas is fast approaching and the nursery has some plants that would make wonderful gifts such as a range of Australian orchids, hoyas and ferns as well as the red flowering holly fuschia

The Gap Garden Club Inc. Est 1963 By the time our column goes to print we will have completed another fulfilling ‘gardening’ year, with our November meeting and Christmas Lunch a fitting ending, when awards and trophies are presented and everyone enjoys the company of other members in a relaxed setting at the Arana Leagues Club.

We will be in recess until February 2019 when a morning tea on Tuesday 5th February at St Marks Anglican Hall has been arranged to welcome everyone to the start of another year.

Our first meeting will be on Tuesday 26th February at

River City Church at 9.30am.

Currently, we have a waiting list for new members.

Thank you to our hard working committee for organising so many interesting and varied activities during the year, and thank you to all the members who also assisted.

We would like to wish everyone a Happy Christmas and look forward to another great year in 2019.

For more information please visit our website: www. the gap garden club.org.au

(Graptophyllum ilicifolia).

Additionally, home-made Christmas cakes and jams made from native fruit, crafted shopping bags and decorations with fragrances

of the bush will be available from mid-December. Come and browse our diverse range of potted splendours and find the perfect gift for that special person in your life.

Enoggera & Districts Historical Society Inc. 1994 - 2019 Thank you the people of Enoggera and surrounding districts for the support you gave our Society during 2018; the interest shown in our displays when we ‘go public’ is very encouraging. We really enjoyed being part of the Mitchelton Railway Station Centenary on November 4.

Our last Thursday opening at Enoggera Memorial Hall will be on December 13.

We will resume on January 17, to begin celebrating our Silver Anniversary year.

In the meantime our 2019 calendar will be on sale at Brookside Shopping Centre and available at our library up to and including December 13.

Wi t h t h e p a s s i n g o f Remembrance Day we completed four years commemoration of the centenary of World War 1. We

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know that peoples suffering continued for longer. Before the war concluded and into the early twenties, a ‘Spanish Flu’ pandemic ravaged the world over, causing hundreds of thousands, if not millions of fatalities. Australia too was affected. The pandemic was perhaps comparable with the Black Death that wiped out up to 25 percent of the known world’s population in the 14th century. The flu may have affected families of those who were young children at the time. We would be interested in hearing from you.

The Society wishes you the compliments of the festive season and implores all of you, in whatever way you celebrate to be safe. For enquiries phone Dave on 33663191.

Quote of the Day

No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.

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Snakes should be treated with respect Snakes are an important part of our ecosystem and not only that, they are protected by law.

If you encounter a snake in your garden or on a walk, it’s best to just let it be. If the snake must be moved call in an expert.

According to the Queensland Museum Wild Guide most snakes are shy, retiring creatures.

“Even the dangerous species pose little threat in our daily lives and will usually retreat when given the chance to do so.”

There are 56 types of snake and 59 types of lizard found in south-east Queensland.

While dangerous snakes may be found in our local suburbs, there are many cases where harmless snakes and lizards are needlessly harassed because of incorrect identification.

The Death Adder is now

rare in south-east Queensland due to habitat loss. Most potential sightings reported to the Queensland Museum turn out to be Blue-tongued or Pink-tongued Lizards.

Sometimes these beautiful lizards are injured or killed because they are mistaken for Death Adders.

The Museum reports a similar situation with brown snakes.

While Eastern Brown Snakes are very dangerous, they may be mistaken for the Keelback, juvenile Carpet Python, Brown Tree Snake and the Marsh Snake.

In fact, in this area you much more likely to encounter the other snakes, as Eastern Browns are generally found in the Beenleigh and Ipswich areas while the Marsh Snake is particularly common in The Gap. Carpet Pythons are quite common everywhere. It’s

Carpet Python PHOTO: Dick Harding

been said that every house in Brisbane is home to a carpet python. They will eat rats and other small animals so look out for small dogs, cats and chickens.

All snake bites should be treated seriously. If a bite occurs, call 000 and ask for the ambulance. The patient should not be moved and kept resting until the ambulance arrives.

Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club

The December meeting of the Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club takes a different form. It is a morning consisting of end of year activities such as presentation of prizes to successful 2018 exhibitors, entertainment and a luncheon.

Attendance is for members only, and invited guests.

The club then goes into recess for the holiday season until the first 2019 meeting on 7th February.

As 2018 draws to a close, happenings during the year come to mind, some good, some sad. In January a valued member, who at times was the guest speaker with her vast horticultural knowledge, passed away. In August the club was advised a past president from the 1980’s, who arranged our club’s first Friendship Day, had died five months before her 100th birthday. Our oldest current

member aged 92 suffered a stroke a month or two ago and our treasurer for over twelve years, had a fall which caused a broken arm and her resignation because she couldn’t drive any more. On the bright side, there have been a few new members, many visitors, and wonderful guest speakers who have shared their expertise and even some of their products. Thanks must go to the president for coping with the unexpected, and seeing everything still ran like clockwork. Despite adverse climatic conditions, members’ exhibits always produced an attractive show bench, and judges have commented on the large number of entries by a club with a low membership.

Meetings are held each calendar month except January, at the Enoggera Memorial Hall, commencing after morning tea which is served at 9.45 a.m.

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Guest speakers are engaged, continuous raffles are conducted and there is a lucky door prize as well as a plant exchange table. Visitors and new members are most welcome.

Garden maintenance should take priority this month. Check if plants need watering. See that everywhere is well mulched to prevent evaporation. Tip prune any

shrubs to develop a good shape. If you’ve space to grow a paw paw, plant the seeds now. For those going away on holiday, make preparation for the care of hanging baskets, potted plants and indoor plants.

This club extends Seasons Greetings to all.

For more information please phone Pat, the president, on 3356 1256.

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Reflections...

Recalling the Past The Gap of yesteryear

Recently, when turning divided into four rooms. After from Waterworks Road into the war they had moved to an Illowra Street to travel to area in Settlement Road, it was fronting Waterworks Road, our extended bike trips and I Payne Road, as I crossed the then the home of Mrs Annix from the old school back to the attended daughter Florence's bridge over Enoggera Creek Cox (nee Wilson) and her three church. Circa 1926 the original wedding in a lovely home and traversed the farm property children. She then married ANZAC Hall in Settlement setting. Florence was a teacher on which I lived as a child and a Mr George Barber, a returned Road was moved onto her and is the person mentioned pupil of The Gap State School, soldier. Moving the home property which was in the in 'Graveyard Melody' of my then situated on the corner of closer to Waterworks Road, it middle of where Illowra Street Book II Reflections and Alan School and Waterworks Roads, opened as the districts second now exists. became a Salvation Army I was struck with a feeling of general store. George would Following the war the Officer. nostalgia as my mind took me call to the homes, collect the land west of the shop was Later came the following back to how I remembered order, then return to deliver. A divided up into farmlets. Next f a m i l i e s : t h e M a g u i r e s , the area in the lates 30s, 40s service my mother considered to the shop, local historian Eric Gilbert, Kennedy, Walters, great! Many alterations and and 50s.

Gramenz and his wife Lorna, then the Rowes. A further two The farm area 41 acres Lot extensions later occurred, it after retiring from their Palm homes were built between 171 on the 1875 survey map, still serves the community as Grove Poultry Farm in Payne the Rowes property and the sold as "Ashgrove Park Estate" The Gap Friendly Grocer.

Road, built a very solid and school.

Wi t h C h r i s t m a s f a s t modern home with elevated in 1956 at prices from £395 With the removal of a per block ($790). from £35 approaching, I recall a pleasant tanks at the rear for water number of properties for deposit. Sales blurb offered task as a child was to deliver to pumped from the creek. This t h e p r e s e n t t o w n h o u s e 55 blocks, six miles from Jackie and Willie a Christmas property was to be the first of c o n s t r u c t i o n a n d f u t u r e the GPO with glorious views basket of goodies from our two in the suburb to become development in the area, it from hilltop positions and home to theirs. a Mater Art Union prize. Eric will fast become the most picturesque brook frontages Usually, around mid- and Lorna moved about six densely populated section of with 12 acres of park reserve. morning of Christmas day, I blocks east. our suburb, with all facilities Situated in a garden suburb, made the delivery containing: Next was a home originally 'at-the-door'. a new ring-road through scones, spicey pinwheels, owned by Mrs McMullinAs many readers know, the estate with Council bus cupcakes and jam drops and Althouse and rented for many opposite and a school nearby. a jar of lemon butter. They, years by the much-loved Mrs the month of December is Older residents will recall it in turn, would give salad Elsie Cameron, our lower most important to me as on was many, many years before vegetables and always a jar grades teacher (one of two) 6 December 1997 I received the bridge was built to give of ginger in syrup, telling me at The Gap Primary School. I a kidney transplant, greatly access to the bus service. to thank my aunt, wonderful recall a Mrs Robinson living appreciating the extra 21 years of my life. Readers, if Just prior to crossing Mrs Chappie (Chapman). To there who made good money considering being an organ this day I still enjoy a treat of the bridge, I notice that trapping all kinds of parrots in donor, please enrol today. the developer of the new ginger. the backyard with her box-and- This can be done by visiting townhouses in the area, The I am not aware of their stick trap. https://donatelife.gov.au/ or Hive, are creating a park area b e l i e f , b u t t h e y a l w a y s Until recently it was the nominating as an organ donor along the northern side of e m b r a c e d t h e s p i r i t o f home of Mrs Pat Johnson, when renewing or getting your Enogerra Creek. This area back Christmas as I always enjoyed widow of the Ashgrove Elita driver's license. then was a Chinese Market their boiled and salted peanuts. Theatre owner, Wallace Wishing good health and a Garden worked by Willie and Most of the land on the Johnson.

Merry Christmas to all!

Jackie Onkee who toiled from southern side of Waterworks Then came the property Previous Reflections recalling daylight to dark, tending their Road back to the creek from Christmas may be found on crops. On many occasions the reservoir to the position of called "Flower Dale" with its page 95 of Reflections, Book many pawpaw trees owned when requiring some sort of The Gap Uniting Church, was 1 and page 126 of Reflections assistance when mending an owned by Moses Adsett. It was by a Mr and Mrs Armstrong.

Book 3 or Graveyard Melody, Son Alan came with me on Page 111 of Reflections Book 2. item of equipment, especially he who offered two acres of their Onga water pump, they his land to any denomination visited their near neighbour, willing to build a church. His Samuel Rowe and his three offer was taken up the the sons at 1152 Waterworks Road. Primitive Methodist Church.

When their pump was On the Prince of Wales' not working, they could be birthday holiday, Monday 11 seen collecting water from November 1872, a ceremony the creek with a yoke across to mark the breaking of ground their shoulders and a water can was held. attached to each side.

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by Richard Speechley

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Last time I gave an overview and how the Club developed, this month I will give you some information about playing the game of bocce and an invitation to join us for Barefoot Bocce and hope that you may consider joining the Newmarket Bocce Club!

The Game A game can be conducted between two players, or two teams of two, three or four. A match is started by a randomly chosen side being given the opportunity to throw a smaller ball, the jack (called a pallino, or a boccino in some areas), from one end of the court into a zone about 5 metres in length, ending 2 metres from the far end of the court (a court is about 27 metres long) The side that first played the jack is given the opportunity to bowl first. Once the first bowl has taken place, the other side has the opportunity to bowl. From then on, the side which does not have the ball closest to the jack must bowl until that side makes the point (is closer), then the opposing team plays: even if either team bowl all their bocce in trying to do so. At that point, the other side bowls its remaining bocce balls. The team with the closest bocce ball to the jack is the only team that can score points in any end. The scoring team receives one point for each of their balls that is closer to the jack than the closest ball of the other team. The length of a game varies by region, but is typically from 7 to 13 points.

Players are permitted to throw the ball in the air using an underarm action. This is generally used to knock either the jack or another ball away to attain a more favorable position. Tactics can get quite complex when players have sufficient control over the bocce ball to throw or roll it accurately But wait there is more You have heard of Bare Foot Bowls, well we have something similar, but you must wear flat soled shoes. You can hire the courts for work or corporate events, birthday parties etc. E.g. we have the Alpha Romeo Club V the Fiat club every year, we have a firm of surveyors as well. Do they have fun. For more details contact the above. BYO drinks and food, we can cook it up for you and we also have members on hand to guide through the game.

The Future As mentioned previously the Newmarket Bocce Club is the only Bocce club left in Brisbane and so the community should embrace this sport and not let it die. The club welcomes all cultures to play Bocce, young and old.

New formats have been incorporated i.e. Raffa and Beach Bocce. If the interest is there the NBC would love to build a couple of Beach Bocce courts. Time will tell.

For more information please contact Tony Giacoboni on 0412 386 617 or Mario De Marco on 0403 257 325. yours in Bocce, Mario

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