July 2019 Western Echo

The

Western Echo

July 2019 ISSN 1327-676X

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Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap New Board

On the 21st June, the Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap held their Changeover Dinner, where the new board was inducted

by District Governor Elect for 2019/2020, Darryl Iseppi. Pictured above (back) Bij Lal, John Lane, Bob Newey, Tim Boyd & DG Elect Darryl Iseppi, with (front) President Padma Lal & Immediate Past President, Francine Hinton, Story Page 3

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ADVERTISER’S DIRECTORY MASSAGE

ACCOUNTANT R G Goodman Phone: 3289 1700 pg 16

AUTO AIR CONDITIONING Wyatt Automotive Phone: 3300 2077

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MEDICAL CENTRE Keperra Family Practice Phone: 3351 0323 pg 19

MORTGAGE ADVISOR

BEAUTY The Gap Day & Night Pharmacy Phone: 3300 1555 pg 32 Intune Beauty Therapy Phone: 3300 9710 pg 16

BUTCHER MeatU@Home Phone: 3161 5021 pg 17

CLUBS/GROUPS Taylor Range Country Club Phone:3366 1560 pg 6

COMMUNITY GARDEN Yooralla St Community Garden w w w. y s c g . c o m . a u p g 2 5

DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE Communify Phone: 3510 2741 pg 12 & 20

ELECTRICIANS Pearson Electrical Phone: 0409 623 970 pg 17

GUITAR TUITION Rob’s Guitar School Phone: 3289 8020 pg 23

GUTTER VACUUM Big Boys Gutter Vacuum Phone: 0407 737 400 pg 12

HAIR DESIGN ZIBA Hair Phone: 3300 4200

Bernard Evens Remedial & Sports Phone: 3366 9997 pg 16

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HISTORICAL SOCIETY Enoggera Hist. Soc. Open Day Phone: 3366 3191 pg 18

LAWYERS Hollingworth & Spencer Phone: 3123 5700 pg 16

Mortgage Choice Ashgrove Phone: 3463 0500 pg 13

MOWING

POLITICAL/GOVERNMENT Kate Jones Phone: 3554 9100 Julian Simmonds MP Phone: 3378 1599

Cr. Steven Toomey Phone: 3407 1900

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PRINTER CARTRIDGES Cartridge World Ashgrove Phone: 3366 5111 pg 14

REAL ESTATE Harcourts Inner West P h o n e : 3 5 11 0 6 6 6 p g 1 3

Good Deal Mowing Phone: 0439 734 142 pg 10

SCHOOL FAIR/FUN DAY

MUSIC TUITION

St Peter Chanel 3 August 2019 12-5pm pg 25

The Gap Piano Studio Phone: 3166 8353 pg 23

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

PLUMBER Pandanus Contractors Phone: 3300 3934 pg 10 Plumbers We Are Phone: 3351 0016 pg 10

VETERINARIAN Ferny Hills Veterinary Surgery Phone: 3351 2122 pg 14 The Gap Veterinary Clinic Phone: 3300 1533 pg 15

VOLUNTEERING Walton Bridge The Gap Guides Phone: 0410 449 282 pg 19

WARDROBES Specialized HS Phone:0419 437 470 pg 10

WEIGHT LOSS Winning with Food Phone: 0403 085 640 pg 14

SPORTING GROUP

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TYRE & MECHANICAL Wyatt Automotive Phone: 3300 2077 pg 11

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Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap Welcomes New Board The Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap changeover night began with a moving ‘Welcome to Country’ rendition on the didgeridoo

by Derek Oram Sandy, the Songman from the Yerongpan Dancers. Incoming President Dr Padma Lal said “We are connected, and we connect” leading off from the Rotary theme for 2019-20 “Rotary Connects The World”.

We o f t e n t h i n k o f connections through family, p l a c e a n d c o u n t r y. O u r Rotarians’ forebears arrived in Australia for many reasons, – to study and then stayed, in search of better economic opportunities, as refugees, and others came to join their relatives, while some forebears were transported. We truly represent a multicultural Australia, as the names of the table settings and table decorations on the night demonstrated. But there is more.

Rotarians also connect through the common goal of community service. “It is clear that our Rotarians have a direct relationship with our local and international communities, including indigenous and youth, through various service projects, ” said Dr Padma Lal. Outgoing President Francine Hinton reported on the many local projects that the Club had successfully carried out and\or supported financially or in kind in the past, such as Carols at the Park and Santa Sleigh. The Club annually supports the young, including to develop their music skills by supporting GRIPPS (Gap Region Instrument Primary Performers School); and in science by sponsoring and subsidising students to attend prestigious NYSF (National Youth Science Forum) for Year 11 students and Conocophillips Science Experience aimed at Year 9 & 10 students. Developing leadership skills is also a goal of Rotary, sponsoring young adults with leadership potential

to various leadership training programs, such as Rotary Youth Leadership Award.

Rotary encourages compassion, empathy and community service in our youth by mentoring students through Rotary Interact Clubs in high schools. They learn how to fundraise and develop and manage service projects targeting local and international communities in need. It also nurtures compassion and empathy in children through direct hands-on service projects.

For instance, in 2018, the Club initiated a new Solar Buddy project carried out in partnership with the Hilder Road State School, getting them to put together Solar Buddy kits (lights) for gifting to children less fortunate than themselves in the Solomon Islands. Solar Buddy has also been adopted by the Interact Club of Mount St. Michael College to implement this coming Rotary Year. Outgoing president Francine Hinton passed on the presidency baton to Dr Padma Lal for the year 2019-2020.

The Club’s motto for 2019-2020 will be ‘Making a Difference’.

2019-2020 Board is President: Padma Lal; Immediate Past President: Francine Hinton; President Elect: John Lane; Secretary: Penny de Jong; Treasurer: Tim Boyd and Conrad Almeida; Membership: Colin Jenkins; Community: John Donaldson; International: Peter Kamau; Club Services: Bob Newey and Communications: Bij Lal. To learn more about Rotary Club of Ashgrove The Gap, or how you can get involved with what we do, send us an Email to secretary.ashgrovethegap@ district9600.org; follow us on Facebook: rotary ashgrove the gap; or visit our website, https://rotaryashgrovethegap. org.au.

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District Governor Elect for District 9600 Darryl Iseppi and partner Laura Diaz with 2019/2020 President Padma Lal and Communications Director Bij Lal

Inside the July Issue...

Amnesty International...............................................................24 Arana VIEW Club....................................................................27 Art in Bark Association............................................................8 Ashgrove Forum......................................................................13 Ashgrove Historical Society.................................................16 Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club..............................................6 & 21 Brisbane Tramway Museum..................................................17 Chess T’Minit.......................................................................27 Communify Bus Timetable......................................................................20 Enoggera Historical Society..............................................18 Ithaca Probus Club.................................................................24 Mitchelton Garden Club....................................................28 National Servicemen’s Association of Aust. (Qld Branch)........14 Newmarket Bocce....................................................31 Paten Park Native Nursery (PPNN).............................................28 Principal’s Points...................................................................22,23 & 25 Queensland Family History Society.......................................................31 Reflections..........................................................................30 Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap............................................3 Rivercity Church........................................................................26 Shed Happens for Men at The Gap/Ashgrove................................27 SOWN (Save Our Waterways Now)...........................................29 State Update - Kate Jones - Member for Ashgrove......................5 The Gap Garden Club...................................................................29 The Gap Historical Society...............................................14 The Gap Neighbourhood Watch..........................................8 The Gap Probus Club.............................................................24 The Gap RSL Sub Branch..................................................10 Voices of Birralee..............................................................20 Walton Brudge The Gap Guides..........................................19 Ward Happenings Cr Steven Toomey.................................4 The Western Echo July 2019 Page 3

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

July 2019 Budget Column

The Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner delivered his first budget, he said “we live in one of the best cities in the world and it’s getting better all the time. The 2019-20 Brisbane City Council Budget outlines our ambition for building an even better Brisbane over the next decade and protecting our incredible lifestyle and green space” City Budget highlights include: • Free off peak travel for Seniors to travel for free off-peak on Brisbane buses, CityCats and ferries. Free travel will make better use of available capacity around Brisbane and create more opportunity for older residents to travel and connect with family and friends.

• Council will be undertaking community forums to identify the missing links in public transport. $10million will be allocated over two year to develop a Northside Transport Action Plan as a commitment to combat congestion in the north-western suburbs. The North West Transport Corridor identified in the 1980’s will be used as a starting point and lead the development of a long-term transport plan as part of a Council’s transport strategy that strikes a balance between roads and public and active transport.

• Lord Adrian Schrinner is greening Brisbane’s suburbs with a record spend in the Council Budget to increase tree planting in suburban parks, create tree-lined boulevards and provide households with a discounted green waste bin. Households will receive

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free delivery of a green bin to recycle green waste as compost and maximise the city’s recycling efforts and stop green waste being dumped in landfill.

• The budget will also include a further $15.4million towards the purchase of 750 hectares of bushland by 2010 as part of the accelerated Bushland Acquisition Program. Safeguarding the city’s important green space and koala habitat is a priority and $385,000 has been allocated to fund a koala research program to support and re-establish koalas in suitable area of vacant koala habitat in Brisbane.

• First home buyers will be entitled to a one-year 50% rates discount making housing more affordable so more residents will have the opportunity to own their own home and plan for the future.

• You can view the full budget on the Council website: www.brisbane.qld.gov.au The budget for The Gap Wa r d 2 0 1 9 - 2 0 p r o v i d e s funding to deliver on my commitments as well as new projects across The Gap Ward.

Funding for local upgrades include: • New playground upgrades in Tennis Avenue Ashgrove and Bowman Park Bardon and further planning and installation of new equipment at Honeyeater Park Upper Kedron & upgrades to facilities at Ferny Grove Sportsground; • Upgrade to bike jumps at Sunset Park Ashgrove; • Bikeway and footpath reconstructions Waterworks Road Ashgrove, Hilder Road The Gap, Lanita Road, Ferny Grove and Simpsons Road, Bardon; • Road resurfacing across the ward $5million; • N a t u r a l Wa t e r w a y s rehabilitation and restoration for recreation $4million • Congestion busting projects $9.2million I will be listing all the projects that have been funded for The Gap Ward on my website www.steventoomey. com.au Please so not hesitate to contact me if you would like to discuss any of these projects.

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State Update

Kate Jones MP

Member for Cooper

Official Opening of The Gap State High School’s STEM Building I was so proud to officially open the new multimillion dollar science and technology (STEM) building at The Gap State High School. As the local member, I advocated very strongly for our students locally to have the best facilities and already students are making great use of Q Block.

The classrooms have been specifically designed for STEM subjects with additions such as overhead cameras, which allow students to see experiments without having to crowd around one table, making all the difference to the quality of learning.

Excitingly, teachers have told me that there has been a significant increase in the number of students studying maths and science subjects. In fact, a student recently stopped me in the local supermarket to tell me how happy she was that almost all her classes were in Q Block.

Our Government has prioritised investing in local schools and in the next 12 months we will see construction start at Ithaca Creek State School, Petrie Terrace State School, Kelvin Grove State College and even more classrooms will be built at The Gap State High School. There have also been other major infrastructure projects at Bardon State School, Ashgrove State School and Red Hill Special School.

New look Savvy Hair at Ashgrove opening I was happy to join around 60 locals at the official opening of the new look Savvy Hair Artistry at Ashgrove this month. Local business owner, Taleah Pickering, has refurbished the business and she and her team provide a great local service.

Taleah is always supporting local charity events and the fundraising efforts of local schools and I have been customer of hers for many years. It is great to see local businesses in Ashgrove growing and investing our local community.

2019 State Budget delivers Payroll Tax reform The 2019 Queensland State Budget was focused on creating jobs. When we came into government, the unemployment level in Queensland was at a 10 year high. We have worked hard to create more than 200,000 jobs and bring unemployment levels down.

We know that the largest employers in our state, and here locally, are small businesses.

That’s why in the 2019 State Budget we have reduced the amount of payroll tax small business have to pay. By increasing the Payroll Tax threshold to $1.3 million thousands more small businesses, often run by mums and dads, no longer have to pay Payroll tax at all. Also we have delivered our fifth surplus budget – having turned around our budget position from a deficit when we were elected.

If there is a local matter you would like to discuss with me, please contact me.

Shop 2/230 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove Q 4060 t 3554 9100 e cooper@parliament.qld.gov.au f www.facebook.com/katejonesqld

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Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club Inducts New Board The year-round Club for the whole family Ta y l o r R a n g e i s a family recreational Club which offers leisure and recreation in the western suburbs for 12 months of the year.

As well as a gas-heated swimming pool for use Swimming pools for year-round enjoyment in the cooler months the Club also has numerous gas barbecue areas that you can relax at during these beautiful clear days.

Instead of spending a fortune on a gym membership that you rarely use why not join a Club that encourages a healthy lifestyle for the whole family whilst creating lifelong memories?

Two Day/Night tennis courts Facilities include 3 swimming pools, 2 day/night tennis courts, 4 glass-backed squash courts, function hall, kiosk, half-basketball court and barbecue areas.

Taylor Range also offers squash for all ages. “We have a junior academy run in conjunction with Squash Australia and this gives boys and girls the opportunity to join one of our junior teams”, said Club manager Michael Wilson.

Junior Squash Academy “We have squash players aged from 5 to 75 years of age at the Club, so whatever your standard there are opportunities here to play socially and or competitively,” added Michael.

This is the ideal time Ideal for birthday parties and barbecues 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!

Membership is strictly limited by Club Constitution.

Contact Club Manager Michael Wilson for details today.

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President Neil Philips, seated at front, with his 2019-2020 Board of Directors and District Governor Carmel Goldsworthy

Moving forward Towards the end of the Lions year Ashgrove/The Gap Lions club went out on a high with the success of the inaugural Welcome Dinner that was held at The Gap State High School in early June. The idea behind this event was to help strengthen our local community by giving residents a chance to meet one another and to find out what is available in our local area. Staging a new event for the first time always brings with it a huge set of challenges but, with the support of the rest of the club members, the organising committee, ably chaired by Peter Cooper, rose to the occasion. It is expected that, with the experiences gained from this first time event, Ashgrove/The Gap Lions can now consider the idea of incorporating the Welcome Dinner into a permanent feature in their annual calendar.

On the last Tuesday of June our new office bearers were sworn in at our Changeover Dinner. The Lions District Governor, Carmel Goldsworthy, attended to officiate and to install the board for the next 12 months. Neil Philips will be our president for 2019/20, and he will be well supported by Susie Green as secretary and Colleen Lang as treasurer. Other members were also installed into many other roles within the club to assist them. All of these members bring with them various skills and experiences, which will be much needed as we head into a new year and they all are well aware of the necessity to reassess what our club does to ensure that it remains a relevant part of our society in a rapidly changing world. All members of the Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club will, as usual, give the new office bearers their full support and everyone is looking forward to another year of exciting projects with lots of fun and good fellowship.

It is always sad to say goodbye to the outgoing president and his team but with new projects undertaken and an increase in membership over the past year we can all look back on a very successful and enjoyable year for Ashgrove/The Gap Lions club.

This would not have been possible without good and strong leadership and all the club members thank Michael Pope and his team for carrying this club forward so admirably over the past year. Thank you!

If you would like more information on Ashgrove/The Gap Lions you can find us on Facebook or ring the membership chair: Peter Cooper on 0488 069 089 website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

Julian SIMMONDS MP

Federal Federal Member Member for for Ryan Ryan

Thank Thank you! you!

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Federal Member for Ryan

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It’s a privilege to have been elected as your local federal representative. I’m getting straight local traffic to work Reducing on my plan that delivers for congestion the western suburbs.

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to keywith bottlenecks Moggill Rd Kenmore Roundabout andhealthcare Indooroopilly I’m working Through the responsible economic of the roads, Morrison Government, the Budget is now in surplus – the It isfixonly a strong along economy thatmanagement weincluding can deliver schools and ourRoundabout. area needs, while hard to get this fundingGovernment delivered as–soon as possible. first since the Howard and we’ve delivered lower taxes for over 64,000 locals. keeping taxes low.

Through the responsible economic management of the Morrison Government, the Budget is now in surplus – the Keeping our economy strong We’ve stopped Labor’s $200 billionlower in taxes newfortaxes including the first since the Howard Government – and we’ve delivered over 64,000 locals.

It is only with Tax a strong economy that we can deliver the roads, schools and healthcare our area needs, while Retiree and Housing Tax keeping taxes low.

We’ve stopped Labor’s $200would billion in new taxes including the More than 9,000 local retirees and pensioners have been impacted

by Labor’s Retiree Tax and another 10,000 Through thebeen responsible management of the Morrison Government, the Budget is now in surplus – the would have hurt by economic the Housing Tax. first since theTax Howard Government – and we’ve delivered lower taxes for over 64,000 locals.

Retiree and Housing Tax With your support we’ve stopped Labor’s unfair attack on people who have worked hard and saved for their More than and 9,000 local retirees and pensioners would have been retirement restored the security they deserve in planning for impacted the future.by Labor’s Retiree Tax and another 10,000

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Supporting families steps to address climate change. with better health and education The Morrison Government’s Climate Solutions Package is a practical plan that ensures we meet our emissions As a Councillor in Graham Quirk’s I’ve helped overwith 2 million trees family. in Brisbane and cleaned up local new dad, I know the joy – and uncertainty – thatplant comes raisingnew a young reduction targets while keeping ourteam, economy strong. creek river catchments.

I want and to make sure families in our area have access to the best education opportunities, from early learning to The Morrison Government’s Climate Solutions Package is a practical plan that ensures we meet our emissions university. reduction targets is while keeping our economy strong.

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The Gap Neighbourhood Watch - Committee News From June 2019, after 9 years, our much loved and respected Jo Ellice-Flint will be stepping down as our dedicated Area Coordinator for The Gap NHW. Jo has had many achievements ; most notably, the Community Award for the Mount Zero Campaign at the Queensland Road Safety club in 2015. This campaign has been integral in bringing driver awareness and safety when using Mt Nebo Road.

These are big shoes to fill and it will take some time to find our feet but we are excited

to accept the challenge and hope to provide the community with local crime updates as well as being the community’s representatives for any other issues or concerns.

Co-Area Coordinator Joanne Ingram is a Gap Local, Mum of 2 young children and a local small business owner. She brings a variety of skills and knowledge to this role and hopes to aid Police with engaging locals to get more involved in our local community.

Co-Area Coordinator Ashley McHardy is originally

from Canada but has been a Gap Local for the past 7 years. A mum of a little girl and a local small business owner, she is a keen advocate for community values which includes participating in Crime Prevention and Awareness.

We believe that The Gap is one of the safest and friendliest suburbs of Brisbane and a lot of that has to do with NWH and their close ties with Local Police, we want to keep our Crime Statistics low and The Gap sense of community many of us have grown up with and love. We will strive to work together with the community to strengthen and connect our neighbourhood for a safe and secure place to live.

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We would like to thank you for this opportunity and welcome you to get in touch and introduce yourself. We are also always looking for other volunteers which can be as simple as being the eyes and ears on the road for your morning or evening walk or helping out more formally with fundraising and events.

Any individual, family or business can get involved Please get in touch via Facebook or email: neighbourhoodwatchthegap@ yahoo.com.au

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Art in Bark will have a Display of Bark Pictures, cards, Jewelery etc. picture etc. made from the paper bark off the Melaleuca tree Where:- Nambour Showgrounds - Qld Garden Expo When:- Fri. 12th 13th 14th July also Wonderful display of plant, shrubs etc.

Bark pictures are great for visitors to take overseas, remember ‘Australian made’!!!

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Applications Open for Australia Post Community Grants Not-for-profit community organisations are invited to apply for a 2019 Australia Post Community Grant, with funding of up to $10,000 available to each recipient.

The initiative aims to support projects and services that address locally identified needs that strengthen social connections and reduce barriers to participating in community life.

Speaking on the launch of the program, Australia Post Executive General Manager Community and Consumer, Nicole Sheffield said it was another way for Australia Post to help communities thrive and prosper.

“Through this program, we’re funding projects that bring people together to address local needs.”

“With so much change to the way we live, work and shop, it’s more important than ever that we have strong, vibrant local communities where people can connect to shape our shared future,” said Ms Sheffield.

The 2019 Australia Post Community Grants will support initiatives that: • Help people connect with each other through group activities (e.g. volunteering programs, civic engagement and environmental activities); • Reduce barriers to participation in community life (e.g. transport, ability to pay, or access to community spaces); and/or • Develop skills and leadership capability to strengthen community networks.

Eligible community organisations can apply for an Australia Post Community Grant for up to $10,000 via www.auspost. com.au/grants. Applications close on Sunday 4 August and all applicants will be notified of the outcome in October 2019.

The Gap RSL Sub-Branch Our role as an RSL is to assist current and ex-Defence members and their families by providing access to a wide range of support services and programs. We are your local conduit into a vast support network that can assist with things such as transitioning support and getting a job, rehabilitation programs, crisis funding and accommodation, scholarships for ex-Defence members and their families and help with DVA claims, amongst many other things. If you or anyone in our wider Defence family needs help or support, please don’t hesitate to contact us. You can also visit rslqld.org and use the helper to see what services the RSL can offer.

To keep up to date with all The Gap RSL’s activities and events, please follow us on Facebook (@TheGapRSL). If you have any enquiries, please contact us via any of the details below: Phone: (07) 3300 9439 Email: gap_rsl@bigpond.com Post: The Gap RSL, PO Box 122, The Gap QLD 4061 Facebook: @TheGapRSL Lest We Forget website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

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Partnership brings community to the arts

Queensland Performing Arts Centre is committed to making arts accessible to everyone by providing opportunities for our community members to see performances under their Community Support Program.

Since setting up the partnership with Rebecca Lamoin – QPAC’s Director of Public Engagement and Learning – at the start of this year Communify has assisted

people to see Visits and Curator talks about Exhibitions ; performances by the QPAC Choir; Coffee & Backstage To u r s ; D r e s s R e h e a r s a l performance and Behind the Scenes talks with Producers.

R e c e n t l y C o m m u n i f y ’s ‘Culture Club’ group were thrilled to see a dress rehearsal of the Bolshoi Ballet. Amongst the first Queenslanders to see this spectacular performance, Culture Club member ‘Anne’

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said, “it was such an amazing show, No words can really express how I feel to have been there. I haven’t seen a big production ballet like that ever!”

“Setting up this partnership between QPAC & Communify has allowed us to connect vulnerable people with the thriving Brisbane arts scene.

Opportunities like this help

us create a more inclusive and accessible community and allows people from all backgrounds to share meaningful experiences in our amazing city.” Said Emily Dare, Communify’s Community Participation Facilitator. Anyone interested in finding out more about eligibility for the Community Participation program can contact Emily on 3510 2752.

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Ashgrove Forum For more information on Forum Communicators please visit the website www.beconfident.org.au Ashgrove Forum Communicators Club held its 942nd monthly meeting on Wednesday 19 June 2019.

Most Memorable Speech - During the meeting a secret ballot was held to decide the trophy for the “Most Memorable Speech” made at Ashgrove Forum in the past twelve months.

The winner was Ann Davies, who dramatically recited the stirring Shakespearean soliloquy from Henry V made by the King before the battle of Agincourt, which the English, though vastly outnumbered, won against the French in October,1415.

Forum Communicators Bursary - The Forum Communicators student bursary for 2019 has now been decided by a panel of judges and the winner will be announced shortly. Presentation of the bursary will be made on the evening of 23rd July at a large function organised by the National Council of Women Qld, where another 33 bursaries for study in many different fields of endeavour will be presented to young female tertiary students.

Members are also looking forward to attending the Biennial State Conference which is being held in Brisbane from 13-15 September 2019.

The next Ashgrove Forum Meeting will be held in the Ashgrove Library Meeting Room on Wednesday 17 July at 6.45pm. It will take the form of a Hypothetical on “The age requirement for access to sex reassignment surgery without the consent of the parents or of a public authority has been put into Australian law at age 16 years”.

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Local identity, David Magee, spoke at the May meeting of The Gap Historical Society about his time in the Australian Army following high school, his return to civilian life after serving in New Guinea and Vietnam and a series of coincidences that led him to selling real estate. Very early in his real estate career David was advised to apply for a Real Estate Licence which he did. An interest in The Gap saw him working for W J Want who had opened an agency opposite the Ashgrove Golf Club in 1967.

When Want moved on from The Gap David set up his own real estate business, also opposite the Golf Club. Pam Barry joined him as a sales person. They sold from the office opposite the Golf Club until June 1969. Land subdivision at The Gap was gathering momentum and the business was doing very well.

David moved his agency to the National Bank building built by the National Bank manager Nigel Drury where he traded initially as David Magee’s Gap properties and later as the Professionals. While still operating at the National Bank Building David went into partnership with Maurice Napier who owned Napier’s Gap Real Estate. David stopped operating the Professionals office soon after construction of Barry Park Shopping Centre commenced.

After Maurice Napier left the partnership, David changed the name of his business to The Gap Real Estate before later joining First National in1988. David’s ethical approach to real estate sales has ben much appreciated by his clients.

Duncan Richardson will return as guest speaker at our next meeting on Saturday 27 July to tell us about significant early Brisbane residents that he learned about while researching the tragedies that befell Brisbane in 1864, just six years after the first land sales at The Gap in1858. All are welcome to attend - 2pm Saturday 27 July at the Nullagundi Centre. corner of School and Waterworks Roads, The Gap. Parking available via entrance on Waterworks Road.

National Servicemen’s Association of Australia (Queensland) Inc The association caters for the welfare and benefit of Australian ‘nashos’ called up in either of the two schemes operating between 1951 and 1973 and the wives/widows thereof.

Anyone who served for a country other than Australia is invited to join as an associate member. To find the benefits of joining the association; to apply for both medals to which Australian nashos are entitled or to locate a branch near you, phone 3324 1277or scroll website www.nashoqld.org.au Brisbane North West branch meets on the third Sunday of each month (next July21)commencing 10,00 at Gaythorne RSL: visitors and new members are welcome. After the meeting take the opportunity to join fellow members in the pleasant surroundings of the bistro bar for lunch. For further details on Brisbane North West branch phone Dave on 3366 3191.

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Gum Disease in Dogs and Cats More than 85% of dogs and cats older than four years have periodontal (gum) disease. Periodontal disease starts when plaque attaches to the tooth surface. If the plaque (which is a sticky film of bacteria) is not removed, mineral salts in the food will precipitate to form hard dental calculus (tartar). Rough calculus covered with plaque is irritating to the gingival tissue, changing the environment of the mouth allowing bacteria to thrive under the gum. These bacteria eat away at the tooth’s support structures, often causing the tooth to be lost. Periodontal disease can be graded by the degree of severity and looseness of the teeth. When periodontal disease is not treated, subgingival bacteria can continue to reproduce, creating deeper periodontal pockets through bone destruction.

Eventually, this progression can cause tooth loss and internal disease like kidney failure and infection of the lining of the heart chambers and valves (endocarditis). These two medical conditions are common causes of death in dogs and cats, and something vets deal with on a daily basis. Treatment of these diseases is mostly helpful for awhile but not curative, prevention is the key ! So when your vet looks in the pet’s mouth, it is not just about the aesthetics of it, or the pain of dental infection, it is mostly about preventing slowly fatal disease.

The goal of treating periodontal disease is to decrease or eliminate the periodontal pocket. The client needs to be committed to save their pet’s teeth. This commitment includes regular plaque prevention through brushing, dental chews and by giving antiseptic gels. In most cases these treatments are only useful after professional descaling and polishing done under anaesthesia. Few people realise that after a dental clean, plaque can start to return in as little as 48 hours, so follow up treatments are a good investment. The patient must also be a willing four-legged partner. If the dog or cat will not allow home care, the best dental surgeon and most caring owner will not be able to save many teeth, and in that case extractions of problem teeth may be the best course to take. So start the dental care early in life, to get the patient used to what the pet would consider a strange pastime !

Choosing appropriate teeth to operate upon is equally important. Every dental cleaning should include probing finding pockets of infection or holes in the teeth. A periodontal probe is the single most important instrument used to evaluate periodontal health. A probe is marked in millimeter gradations and gently inserted in the space between the gingival margin and tooth. A probe will stop where the gingiva attaches to the tooth or at the apex of the alveolus if the attachment is gone.

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Our next sales and photo display will be on Saturday 13 July 9am – 3pm at the Enoggera and Districts Historical Society Open Day at the Enoggera Memorial Hall, Trundle Street, Enoggera. Our books, including top seller Lost Ashgrove, will be for sale and the display of photos of Ashgrove in days gone by will include Oakleigh State School. Come along and share some memories! Refreshments will be available and the venue is wheelchair and pram friendly.

Brisbane’s Early Roller Skating Rinks Many readers will have fond memories of roller skating in the 1950s and 60s. Andrew Darbyshire became interested in Brisbane’s roller skating history after seeing the derelict Sports Centre on Rosemary Street, Inala a few years ago.

After researching the history of the Inala rink he delved further back to find that roller skating first became popular in the late 1880s. Come along to our meeting on Saturday 3 August 10am – 11:30am at Ashgrove Library and hear about the history of Brisbane’s roller skating rinks and share some wonderful memories.

Literary event at Ashgrove Library - honouring past Ashgrove resident, novelist Thea Astley OAM, AO (1925–2004) On Saturday 3 August the library will host a literary event honouring awardwinning novelist Thea Astley who lived on Waterworks Road, Ashgrove for the first twenty years of her life. Ms Astley won Australia’s most prestigious literature prize, the Miles Franklin Literary Award, four times and in 1989, the Patrick White Award for services to Australian literature. The celebration will begin with short speeches and cake cutting at approximately 11am. This will be followed by presentations about Thea Astley in the meeting room at 12noon by Ashgrove Historical Society member, Rod MacIver, and Ms Astley’s biographer, Karen Lamb. Kathy Davis, who knew Ms Astley, will share some memories of her also. Please check the Ashgrove Library noticeboards and the BCC library August/September What’s On for further details. Everyone is welcome to attend the celebration and presentations.

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Brisbane Tramway Museum The museum is looking a little fresher since our timber

buildings have been painted. At a guess, it was about 50 years ago that they were last painted.

We also have had the benefit of a visit by the Men of the Forest, a local volunteer organisation dedicated to propagating local species of plants, who have undertaken the somewhat daunting task of bringing our gardens up to scratch. The team are planting species that are native to our particular locale and will be busy periodically for the next few months.

Tram 341 was the last drop centre tram to be taken out of service some 50 years ago, and it featured in our commemoration. Drop Centres are so-named because the middle section is one step lower than the cabins at either end. They were introduced in 1925 and over 130 were built over the next 13 years, most of them at Milton BCC tram workshops. The early versions had only manual brakes, but as they became the workhorses of the system, air brakes were fitted to later versions. They were the first trams to have a separate driver’s (motorman’s) cabin, although access was still possible through that area. They were able to carry 110 passengers all up. Tram 271 was the first of this class to be built and is still in the museum’s fleet, although not operational at present.

The museum is interested in recruiting more drivers.

If you are interested in learning to drive trams, by doing a 6six month course, please get in touch. To register your interest, and learn more about the course, please ring 3351 1776 and leave your name and contact phone number. Our training officer will get in touch and give you more details.

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THE GAP

Well winter is well and truly upon us and it brings us to that time of the year when we can satisfy our need for hearty comfort food that is just so much loved by the entire family.

Come down to see us and we can help you out with some fantastic suggestions for great meals the whole family will enjoy and whether your preference is Slow Cooking, Pressure Cooking, Roasting, Slow Bake or Stovetop, we have a cut that will fit your needs.

Here are some examples of what is great for a hearty meal – Beef Cheek (great for the slow cooker with some tomato, red wine and garlic).

Ox Tail (THE BEST soup you will ever eat!!)

Beef Neck (Great for casseroles, shredded beef, curries)

LambShanks

(slow cook or roast, they are sensational!)

Pork Belly (roast it, marinade it, cook it Chinese style – you can’t go wrong with this favourite) Pork Collarbutt (honestly the most versatile piece of pork you can use – cut it into steaks and make your own schnitzels or parmies; dice it for a curry or sweet & sour; bake it whole for a delicious roast; slow cook it for the best pulled pork you will ever make.

It seriously is the one cut you can use in many, many ways.

Lamb Shoulder (another family favourite for the slow cooker or a delicious roast – available bone in or boneless)

Bone in Chicken Thighs (tasty, meaty and

delicious as a curry or casserole) DON’T FORGET TOO THAT WE ARE NOW COOKING FRESH HOT ROASTS FOR YOU TO SIMPLY TAKE HOME, SLICE AND EAT!!

Available Monday – Thursday by order only and Friday – Sunday simply call in and pick one up.

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Until next month, eat well stay healthy and Meat U @ The Gap Village soon! from Julie & Gary Read & the friendly Team at MeatU@Home

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Enoggera & Districts Historical Society Inc. In association with Queensland Family History Society and other local groups

Warmly invites the community to attend our

Silver Anniversary Open Day: 1994 to 2019 Showcasing 25 years of local and wider history

• Enoggera Memorial Hall, Trundle Street, Enoggera.

• Saturday, 13 July 2019 - 9.00am to 3.00pm.

• Talk to experts about your family tree research: civilian and military.

• Photos and memorabilia from the archives of Enoggera & Districts Historical Society.

• And much, much more!

We remember events from the past 25 years such as: 1994 The Enoggera & Districts Historical Society first meets 1996 John Howard is elected Prime Minister of Australia 2000 Sydney hosts the Summer Olympic Games 2001 The September 11 terrorist attacks 2006 Daniel Craig debuts as the new James Bond 2010 Julia Gillard becomes Australia’s first female Prime Minister 2011 Prince William marries Catherine Middleton 2015 North Queensland Cowboys wins their first NRL rugby league title 2016 Donald Trump elected US President Coffee, tea and refreshments available (gold coin donations are welcome). The hall is adjacent to Enoggera train station, it is accessible via bus services 350, 598 and 599, and it is wheelchair friendly.

For enquiries phone David Livett on 3366 3191.

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Come and Try Guides on 27 July @ 3pm Walton Bridge The Gap Girl Guide District have a very exciting month ahead of them.Firstly we have leaders and girls heading off on a 12 day trip to the snowfields at Perisher with a stop off in Sydney to have a look around at the places of interest and visit Taronga Park Zoo. We then have eight leaders and twenty girls participating in the Trailblazer Camp at Kindilan, Redland Bay where more than 600 Girl Guides, leaders and volunteers from around Queensland will come together for a week long event which will celebrate 100 years of Guiding in this State.The girls will have the opportunity to get back to nature and participate in challenging activities,develop leadership skills and learn something about themselves and most importantly have fun and make new friends.

There will be a public Fiesta Day at the camp on Friday 5th July 2019 where visitors can enjoy a host of activities and experience what it is like to be a Girl Guide.

On Saturday 27th July 2019 we have our “Come and Try Guides Day” at the Guide Hut in Paten Park, The Gap, commencing at 3pm .There will be many activities for girls of all ages.At 5pm there will be a free barbeque to celebrate sixty years of Guiding in The Gap,followed by presentations at 6pm and a campfire at 6.30pm.We encourage everyone who has been involved in our wonderful District over the years to join us and celebrate this wonderful occasion and please invite neighbours, friends and other members of The Gap Community.

Did you know Girl Guides is not just for girls and women 5-17?

We have adult women volunteers who work with girls and young women as unit leaders, assistant leaders, unit helpers or just occasionally to share a special skill.

The best part about volunteering with Girl Guides is spending time with awesome women, while enjoying all the activities and challenges Guiding has to offer.

If you are interested in finding out more about Girl Guides in The Gap for adults or youth members, please contact: Elizabeth Wheeley, Walton Bridge The Gap Guides District Manager

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Enoggera & Districts YOUR FAMILY’S HEALTH IS VITAL Historical Society Inc. BECAUSE ...it matters where you go 1994-2019

by Dave Livett

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25 years ago in mid 1994 English migrant, the late Kate Perry and a group of like minded enthusiasts formed what became known as Enoggera & Districts Historical Society Inc (EDHS). For two years the new society met at Fallon Cottage before moving to Enoggera Memorial Hall (EMH) where they have met ever since.

Time has taken its toll and few of those original stalwarts remain; another generation now presents the local history between Newmarket and Upper Kedron; an area formerly known as Enoggera Shire.

To mark this milestone the society will hold an open day on July 13; admission by gold coin donation and refreshments will be available. Other community groups have been invited to take part and the society recommends those pursuing their family tree to consult the exhibit of Queensland Family History Society.

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Voices of Birralee asks “Where do you sing?”

Where do you sing?

Bardon-based choral organisation Voices of Birralee is calling on the community to answer this question and is looking for the most unique and fun responses.

Voices of Birralee has launched its Where Do You Sing competition to encourage one-minute video-entries of people singing in unusual places, with prizes for the overall winner (a $150 ColesMyer voucher) and for ‘People’s Choice’ (a $100 ColesMyer voucher).

The organisation’s Founder and Artistic Director Julie Christiansen OAM said the competition calls for people to get involved, no matter their singing expertise.

“It’s all about having fun and celebrating music in the community. Our team at Birralee has already provided an example via our Facebook and Instagram - so now it’s your turn!” she said.

People can enter by

recording a one-minute video and uploading it to their Facebook or Instagram, with the hashtag, #wheredoyousing, while tagging @Voicesofbirralee.

Alternatively, entrants can email the video to assist@ birralee.org. All entries (provided they meet the competition’s T&Cs will be shared via Birralee’s social media).

Along with the Where Do You Sing competition, there are many ways to get involved with Voices of Birralee in the coming months.

Enrolments are open for singers aged five – 35 years old to join Voices of Birralee for Semester Two, with the annual seven week adultcommunity-choir project, Birralee Recycled also open for registration.

Running August – October, Birralee Recycled invites adults (aged 18 and above) of varying singing experience to take part in a choir, learning in

an encouraging and sociable environment, conducted by reputable Brisbane conductor Peter Ingram.

Entries for the Where Do You Sing competition close

midnight Sunday 21 July.

Competition T&Cs and further information about Voices of Birralee, including how to enroll in its programs, are available at www.birralee.org.

NOTICE TO READERS

We wish to advise that distribution of the Western Echo can not be legally made to letterboxes displaying Australia Post Only or Authorised Mail Only.

For those residents who wish to collect a free copy, we have newstands located at: • Enoggera News - Corner Samford Rd & Wardell St • Stewart Road News Ashgrove Copies are also available at The Gap Village, The Gap Ward Office, Ashgrove Electorate Office & Great Western Super Centre Management.

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Brookside Shopping Trip

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Gentle Exercise

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Brookside S. Centre 10:00am - 1:00pm $5 return

Servicing areas around Ashgrove, Bardon, The Gap, Keperra, Mitchelton

Ashgrove Woolies 9:30am - 11:30am $4 return

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Lions Community Welcome Dinner Hits a High Note The evening was cool but the mood at Ashgrove/ The Gap Lions Community Welcome Dinner on 8 June, inside the JA Robertson Hall at The Gap State High School, was one of convivial fun and warmth.

Over 160 guests including local residents, sponsors, business owners and representatives from community organisations sat down to a 3 course meal and were entertained by The Voices of Birralee, The Gap State High School Symphonic Wind Ensemble and the Cello Choir.

Guests collected their Community Welcome Bags at registration, were greeted and ushered to their tables by members of The Lions Club.

The Welcome Bags contained promotional material from a wide range of local businesses and community organisations, showcasing the many products and services available in the local area. There were a number of special deals provided by local businesses.

Trade displays were set up in the covered outdoor area and guests mingled and chatted to representatives from local businesses, sporting and community organisations and local schools, prior to sitting down for dinner. The Gap State High School Cello Choir provided a relaxing musical

The Voices of Birralee entertained the sell-out inaugural Lions Community Welcome Dinner

backdrop to this informal start to the evening.

The evening concluded with some enthusiastic bidding at the charity auction and drawing of the raffle prizes.

All funds raised are used to support local charities such as the Lions Medical Research Foundation and emergency funds for victims of State, National and International natural disasters.

On departure, guests collected a free native plant donated by local environmental group SOWN. These proved very popular.

The purpose of the dinner was to contribute to community building and to celebrate what

is available in the local area.

Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club offers heartfelt thanks to sponsors, local businesses, community organisations, residents and The Gap State High School for their support

of this event and also to the caterers, Why Cook? and local businesses that donated raffle prizes. Without their support the Community Welcome Dinner would not have been the success that it was.

The Gap State High School’s Cello Choir

Vicki Wilson Director of Marketing, Communications and Developoment at Mt St Michael’s College with Lion Colleen Lang, who managed trade displays

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Lions Partners, Cathy Cooper, Pam McNamara and Lion Desley Jones were the smiling faces on the registration desk for the Community Welcome Dinner

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

Mount Nebo State School

St Peter Chanel School

As the term comes to a close, there is much to be thankful for. Firstly, I’m pleased to have received notification as an extension as Principal until the end of 2019. We have had a great first semester and now I am able to consider all of the possibilities for our school community for the rest of the year, which will be very exciting. Our enrolment has grown by 10% and we welcome new students to our school.

Last week we participated in the Small Schools Sports Day at Stafford Heights.

Although we didn’t win, we believe our students were the winners with their exemplary behaviour and sportsmanship.

Ishmael did extremely well in the 11 year old events, with a first in the 200m race and placing in the top 3 in long jump, shot put and high jump.

On Wednesday evening we held the first school disco, with 95% of students in attendance.

Students had dinner, a disco and finished off with drama – playing charades. Lots of fun was had by all. Parents enjoyed their night off!

Finally, our building renovation has been completed.

A few minor things will be adjusted over the holiday period and our tuckshop will receive a makeover. Everyone is excited about our new Covered Outdoor Learning Area and our lovely new classrooms. Our students are excited about creating new signs and rejuvenating artwork in the garden spaces.

Next term we will hold our Open Day and also our celebration of the new structures. Look out for signs in the community about the Open Day as we would love to show off to all that knew the old Mount Nebo.

Small school – big hearts.

Robyn Burke - Principal

The first part of 2019 has been full of many achievements across the school. Semester One Reports were issued during the last week of Term 2 and early in Term 3 all families will be invited to Parent Teacher Interviews to discuss student accomplishments, as well as future goals for learning.

Learning Walks and Talks are a regular feature in our school. Recently we invited our school’s Senior Leader from Brisbane Catholic Education, Mr David Cashman, to visit our classrooms to witness firsthand the great teaching and learning taking place. Our students actively engaged in speaking with David and me about their learning, including what they were learning about, how they were going with their learning, how they knew that they were making progress (or not), where they turned to if they needed assistance, and what were the next steps.

Exciting things are happening in teaching and learning across our school community.

Our school community has celebrated Well-Being Week, with the intent to proactively draw focus to many aspects of our health and the variety of ways we can look after ourselves. Staff engaged in numerous and varied events across the week, with teachers also leading their classes through an assortment of activities, from enjoying warm milo drinks, mindfulness drawing / colouring / still time, viewing a large screen aquarium, bubble blowing, deep breathing with soft toy buddies, being cosy and reading in the sun, to sharing advice about looking after our wellness…. It was been such a positive experience focusing on our health and well-being!

Congratulations to five of our talented Year 6 students who represented our school in the annual Reader’s Cup

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competition at Hilder Road State School. Prior to the competition the students were required to carefully read five texts. On the day of the competition teams were quizzed on their knowledge and recall of events in the books. Our students also had the opportunity to meet guest author, Ms Samantha Wheeler, who spoke to the students about her circuitous route to becoming a writer.

Congratulations to Hammish D, Mia W, Zoe C, Phoebe L and Ella B who not only showed their love of reading but their talent in engaging with texts, as part of a confident and encouraging team.

In excess of 40 students who learn the piano, under private tuition at school, performed beautifully at their mid-year concert. Congratulations to all our talented pianists! We have so much talent in our community.

As part of the re-modelling of the garden area near Charity - our hall, into a reflection space and area to connect with ‘the land’, all students and staff are creating their own ‘journey stone’. These will form part of a path through this area. We have drawn on the expertise of an Aboriginal artist from Ngutani-Lui to work with everyone to create the stones.

We were blessed with a beautiful winter’s day for our annual Years 3 – 6 Athletics Carnival. Our students each gave their best and there were many wonderful achievements, individually and from the sporting house teams. Congratulations to Rush House who amassed the most points on the day, very closely followed by O’Donnell House. To be acknowledged are our Age Champions: 8 yrs - Ruby H and Zaiden C; 9 yrs Hallie N and Tex H; 10yrs Isabelle H and Phelix M; 11yrs Chloe G and Lyndon M; 12yrs Caitlin B and Zander D Students will be selected

from this carnival event to represent our school at the Zone Carnival in Term 3.

As a community we will celebrate Catholic Education Week from July 28 – August 3. A key highlight will be our Grandparents’ Day activities on Wednesday July 31, with invitations issued shortly.

A second highpoint will be our Parents and Friends Association’s biannual Family Food and Fun Festival being held on Saturday, August 3, commencing at 12 noon. All local families are invited and are encouraged to save the date!

A position exists for a Casual School Crossing Supervisor at our school.

Interested members of the community are invited to contact the school office for more information.

Any families in the local community who are interested in knowing more about what our school has to offer are warmly invited to contact our school office Tel 3300 1202.

Margo Carwardine - Principal

The Gap State High School Incredibly, just when you think a school cannot get any busier, it does. So many interesting, creative, engaging activities and educational events are taking place here at The Gap State High School.

This Semester’s free dress days provided the opportunity for students to raise donations for this year ’s nominated charities ‘Save the Children’ and the ‘North Queensland Flood Appeal’. We are proud to be able to help our fellow Queenslanders and hope our donation helps.

Congratulations to Sophie Millar, Jessica Ruhle, Laura Edwards, Renee Toy-Wagner, Chloe Edgar and Alice Cripps for being selected for the Voices of Birralee Europe 2019 (Continued on page 23)

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The Gap State High School

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Tour. The Choir toured Europe in April and performed at the Australian National Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux France, on Anzac Day. Our TULA Festival began in May with the Art Gallery displaying Year 11 Art Students’ Experimental Artworks and our wonderful ensembles thoroughly entertaining the audience at the Music Concert.

Congratulations to the following students, Sarah Bigault (Viola), Wren DoddHickling (Cello), Sophie Moore (Euphonium), Riley Petersen (Voice Soprano) and Anastasia Vlasenko (French Horn) who will be attending the State Honours Ensemble Program at the Queensland Conservatorium.

Rehearsals are ramping up as we get prepared for our School Musical ‘The Wiz’. There will be three performances from Thursday 1 August to Saturday 3 August.

See our website thegapshs. eq.edu.au for ticket booking details.

Our students attended the Statewide Chinese Speech Competition at QUT and did exceptionally well with the judges speaking highly of The Gap State High School students’ performances.

Congratulations to Annabelle Riley who received a Merit Prize and Dieter Smith and Jonathan Miller who received Encouragement Prizes.

Year 9 students attended the ‘yLead Altitude Day’, an inspiring conference full of 600 likeminded students and three motivational guest speakers. Students were introduced to new ways of approaching problems which will help them achieve their goals and lead the school for the better.

The Gap State High School competed at the annual ‘Maths

Te a m C h a l l e n g e ’ w h i c h attracted numerous schools.

A great effort was displayed by all the students, showing amazing problem solving skills in a complex thinking and challenging environment.

The International Students hosted a dumpling making event with the purpose of the event to introduce students from The Gap State High School to the traditional foods of the Chinese International Students.

Over 70 students competed in the AFL Queensland Schools Cup. Our girls team went through the Carnival undefeated and can claim that they are the top AFL school team in the North Brisbane Region.

Congratulations to Justin Povey, Ross Phillips and Isis Knight who competed in the Squash State Championships in Bundaberg and Luka Kotze, Elizabeth Streit and Harvey Schutte who competed at regional athletics. Our students also had great success at the Metropolitan North Cross Country with to Amber Norton and Richelle Hill progressing to the State Championships and Kate Beardmore for a being selected as a shadow.

Anne McLauchlan - Principal

The Gap State School Congratulations Junior, Senior and Girls’ Choir. GOLD all round!

What great success we have had this year in both the Queensland Youth Music Awards (QYMA) and Choral Fanfare.

O u r J u n i o r, S e n i o r and Girls’ Choirs have all performed superbly at these events, resulting in Gold Awards for each choir and, additionally, Senior Choir winning their heat to earn their place in the QYMA Final and a place also in the Choral Fanfare Regional Final.

We are all so proud of every

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Our professional accompanists enhanced the performances beautifully. Thank you Linda Richter and Kerry Beaumont.

Please see our results below: Queensland Youth Music Awards Senior Choir Gold Award - First in their Heat Competed in the finals – Gold Award Girls’ Choir Gold Award – First in the section Choral Fanfare Junior Choir, Girls’ Choir and Senior Choir – all Gold Awards Senior Choir invited to Regional finals (top 8 primary choirs in Brisbane area – 62 choirs competed). Gold Award

Sporting Success Congratulations to our squash participants, Zac and Orla. The Metropolitan North team finished 3rd place overall. Orla played eight matches in her pool and successfully won all eight matches. Congratulations Zac and Orla.

Congratulations also goes to Ryan, Nathan and Charlotte, who represented North West District in the recent regional Cross Country trials. Ryan and Nathan ran very well, finishing 13th and 15th, respectively. Charlotte ran in 5th and qualified for the Metropolitan North team to compete at in the state competition in July. It is definitely a big deal for a school to have a student heading off to the state titles and we wish Charlotte all the very best. Well done!

Met North Regional Track and Field Breaking News - Charlotte (100m / 200m / Long (Continued on page 25)

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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL LOCAL GROUPS MEET IN ASHGROVE AND THE GAP Amnesty groups meet regularly in The Gap and Ashgrove to write letters advocating for the rights of political prisoners worldwide. Amnesty International supplies all the background material that is necessary to understand these cases and we sit together and either copy a model letter or formulate our own. Aerogrammes are one of the formats that Amnesty has found effective over the decade-long letter writing campaign.

The Gap group meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 9am. The Ashgrove group meets fortnightly at 7.00pm on Thursdays.

In addition to these regular meetings, there are guest speakers and film screenings. To get further information about these activities, or the regular letter-writing, phone Di on 33001861 at The Gap and Sally on 0476006990 in Ashgrove, or email amnestyashgrove@gmail.com.

Quote of the Day We aim above the mark, to hit the mark.

Ralph Waldo Emerson The Western Echo July 2019 Page 24

The Probus Club of The Gap The Inter-club Friendly Trivia competition has come and

gone (thank you, Probus Club of Bridgeman Downs) and we have to report that for the first time in years we weren’t even in the run-off for a podium finish. Clearly we need new, sharp members to join our team next year – please consider it!

To keep minds stimulated and active this month we have had a variety of events. Our speaker at the general meeting was James Lergessner, on the topic of “Aging; Feeling Invisible; Is 70 the new 50?” What could have dull, or even depressing, was enlivened by James’ humour and wit, so people came away feeling sparked up and determined to make the most of that most perishable of resources, time. This fits so well with Probus’ mottos of “Fun and Fellowship” and “Active Retirement”.

We enjoyed a lovely BBQ at Bellbird Grove, with superb weather and good company - notably the company of the expectant kookaburras, who pounced fiercely on the first dropped sausage and “shared” it by pulling it to pieces between their sharp beaks.

The big event was the excursion to Numinbah and Cudgen.

No sightings of Germaine Greer were reported, despite it being her home these days. But a lovely morning tea at Hinze Dam, a brief stop at Natural Arch, a beautiful drive down the Numinbah Valley and a lunch at the Cudgen Surf Club made up for that.

If you would be interested in joining us, or just giving it a try, we would welcome your enquiry. Just call our secretary Jan on 0448 965 459. We meet at 2pm on the first Thursday of every month, at The Gap Baptist Church, by the traffic lights at the junction of Waterworks and Settlement Roads – handy to lots of buses, and with some spaces for car parks. Places are available – no waiting list – and we’d love to meet you.

Vibrant time at Ithaca Probus Club An ongoing drive for members is bringing in new faces to

join the vibrant social activities at Ithaca Probus Club. General meetings on the second Thursday of each month at the Ashgrove Bowls Club provide great social engagement in addition to interesting guest speakers. We were given a very moving account of starting out life in a Japanese prisoner of war camp in Hong Kong at our June meeting. Our monthly meetings also regularly feature talks by our own members, sometimes about their past careers, and often about recent travels.

The Probus theme of fellowship, friendship and fun continues with our dine-outs on the fourth Thursday each month. Some are lunches while others are evening dinners. Other opportunities for social interaction and to spend a pleasant time among friends occur at gatherings of our special interest groups - our card group and our poetry group. And of course there are our bus trips out into the country on most months. Upcoming outings include a three day weekend away at Warwick and the Granite Belt and a visit to the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers in September.

We are still welcoming new members to join our club. If you are interested in joining us as a prospective member, or maybe as a guest speaker, please phone either of our Club Membership Officers Sue Vivian on 0413 544 202 or Janelle Rhodes on 0412 628 646. For more information about our club, including a map on how to find us, please see our web site: www.probussouthpacific.org/microsites/ithaca website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

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Readers Cup Success This month 5 students from Years 5 and 6 attended (Continued from page 23) Jump / 800m / Tetrathon), the Brisbane Central Regional Tu l l y ( 1 5 0 0 m / 8 0 0 m ) , Final of the CBCA Readers’ Ryan (1500m) and Nathan Cup at Hilder Road State (1500m) represented The School. Approximately 25 Gap State School and North schools in the area competed in West Districts at the this this prestigious event. It was an week’s Metropolitan North exciting and highly enjoyable Track and Field trials held at (although nerve-racking!) the University of Queensland. experience.

Our students worked hard The competition was fierce, congratulations to Charlotte to prepare for this event over who has not only been selected the past few months. They were in the Met North Track and required to read 5 texts (whole Field Team to compete against books of varying lengths and the top athletes in the State, genres). They did this (more has also set a new Met North than once!) and then met each Regional record in long jump. week to test each other with questions about the books.

Well done Charlotte!

At the event, our students Thank You – Ashgrove/ worked as a team to answer The Gap Lions Club Mr Michael Pope, President five rounds of questions. It of Ashgrove/The Gap Lions came down to a tie breaker for Club recently visited our 2nd place between TGSS and school and presented us with two other schools. Our team a very generous donation won the tie breaker and walked towards the teaching of away with 2nd place!

We are so proud of their STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics). accomplishment and the We are grateful for the $500 massive effort they put in to donation that will go towards achieve this result! the purchase of Ozobots.

I would like to wish Ozobots are line-following and all members of our school block coding robots that are a community and Western Echo highly engaging tool that can readers a fun filled, family be used in range of learning focused holiday. areas across all year levels Joanne Nicholls - Principal

The Gap State School

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What we love about our garden: Grow your own fresh produce Make new friends An active community group Enjoy family-time outdoors Learn gardening skills & tips No gardening experience required Access-friendly raised garden beds Social events & on-site workshops Private plots available for lease

It's a place we really dig!

Community open times: Please come and see our garden for yourself.

You are welcome to visit us during the following community times: Dec-Mar: Sundays, 4.00-6pm Apr-Nov: Sundays, 8.00-10am Just turn up, bring your hat, water bottle & gloves. One of our members will meet you, show you around, and provide information if you'd like to get involved. And join us for a cuppa afterwards. Hope to see you soon!

Visitors welcome!

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SOAR 2019: Apostolic and Prophetic Voice National Conference - 12 - 14 July The Gap

SOAR (like an Eagle) Conference, is an Indigenous led Christian conference to be held in Brisbane from the 12th–14th July to coincide with NAIDOC week, offering a unique opportunity to participate in personal and collective reconciliation and restoration. There will be a session specifically focusing on knowing our God given giftings and talents in relation to destiny, purpose and direction for our lives.

Pastor Ada Boland, who is a long standing ordained Minister of the Australian Christian Churches, leads the Indigenous Apostolic and Prophetic Voice (IAPV) Ministries, and is travelling from Toowoomba to host the National Conference at Rivercity Family Church, The Gap. “I have seen God do amazing things in people’s

lives over the years as I have travelled across Australia’s regional and Indigenous communities from Boggabilla, Toomelah, Lismore, Coraki, Box Ridge, Cabbage Tree Island, Mackay, Townsville, Ayr, Palm Island, Toowoomba and now in the Heart of Brisbane. We have seen lives totally changed, in some cases those suffering addiction and involved in producing Ice have come to the Lord after attending a IAPV Conference or meeting,” Pastor Ada said.

Through just one attendance people have been transformed along with their families and communities, benefiting everyone concerned. We are expecting to see more miracles this time around as we humble ourselves and stand before God at this National Conference. With God anything is possible.

This year workshop

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Rivercity Family Church leaders Nikki and Gary Rucci with Pastor Ada Boland

sessions on the Saturday will include: Cross-Cultural Awareness, Ministering to the broken-hearted, Giftings and Talents and Restoring your health God’s way.

The Apostolic and Prophetic Voice Ministry has at its core and ethos two key principles: the Heart of Restoration and the Heart of Reconciliation and we welcome all people from any background to come and be part of this appointed time to encourage us to all walk together as one. All are welcome to this unique Conference to unite, stand together and trust God to heal and restore our Great Southland of the Holy Spirit.

Conference tickets can be purchased at https:// w w w. e v e n t b r i t e . c o m . au/e/62019252253 Tickets range from $20 for a single session, to $70 ($50 for concession), $110 Family for the whole conference.

For more information on the Conference and Indigenous Apostolic Voice Ministries: Facebook: Indigenous Apostolic and Prophetic Voice Website: adaboland.com (where you can also listen to a recent radio interview on 96.5FM with Pastor Ada and a previous Conference

attendee Raymond Welsh from Lismore) For Pastor Ada’s life story and testimony see youtube: https://youtu. be/00CjWtenyHw Rivercity Family Church is located at 59 Settlement Road, The Gap. Friday 12 July, 6.30pm-9pm, Saturday 13 July, 9am- 3pm Saturday 13 July, 6.30pm-9pm Sunday 14 July, 9.30am-11.30am Sunday 14 July, 4.30pm-6.30pm Ph. Pastor Ada: 0499 117 346 or Wendy Nix: 0417 710 418 Emails:Ps Ada: adaboland@outlook.com or Wendy: rawnix2@bigpond. com

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Shed Happens for Men of The Gap/ Ashgrove On Wednesday, 19th June 2019 two extremely interesting gentlemen were interviewed by our master interviewer Craig Ray at Shed night at the Paten Rd, Scout Den. Another large number of men attended this event.

Our speakers were:- John Carroll, Surveyor, Rugby Referee and Marathon runner and Mal Fraser, Clinical Nurse with many qualifications in the profession of nursing John Carroll (Interviewed by Craig Ray) John is a surveyor. He has worked on and been in charge of many large and small construction projects both in Australia and overseas. He now runs his own surveying business.

He is Brisbane born and educated but is widely travelled.

His passion is Rugby Union and he is a well respected rugby referee. He has many interesting stories about various games he has refereed and also some of the characters he has come across in his career as a referee. His other interest is running. He runs to keep fit but is also a marathon runner. Most importantly he is a devoted husband and father.

John is a very, very interesting person to listen to and much was learned about his passions – Rugby Union and running.

Mal Fraser (Interviewed by Craig Ray) Mal is a highly qualified Clinical Nurse. He currently works as a generalist Community Health Nurse at Atherton Community Health. He has been a nurse for over 40 years and has worked in a variety of fields including Paediatrics, Maternity, Indigenous Health, Oncology and in Primary Health Care.

Mal has trained as a Midwife and worked for several years supporting new fathers in what then was often a very challenging & poorly understood role. However, he has a passion for Men’s Health particularly the needs of men living in rural communities.

His current interests include looking at ways to improve access and how to better engage men with the health care system while encouraging male friendly health services. He is investigating how improvements in Male Health literacy can equip men to make better health choices and take ownership of their health journey and outcomes.

He is about to embark on a 12-month mentoring program with Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association to assist newly recruited primary health nurses to gain knowledge and confidence while growing the Primary health care nursing workforce.

Mal is married with children and a wife who is also a nurse.

He is such an interesting man to listen to and a strong advocate for men to consider becoming nurses.

Many thanks to both interviewees.

The next Shed night will be held on the 17th July 2019 in the usual place, the Scout Den in Paten Rd, The Gap, commencing at 6.00pm with a BBQ dinner. All men are welcome.

For further information please call – Craig (0417 736 897) or Lionel (0417 786 542) or visit our Website – www. shedhappensformen.com.au or Facebook Page – gapshednight@ gmail.com website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

CHESS T'MINIT Cameron De Vere was the 2019 winner of the Gap Chess Club’s premier tournament, the flood cup, winning his final round match against 2nd placed Tony Morris. Cameron’s score of 6.5 points from 7 games meant that he also won the associated handicap prize. 9 players are now competing in the Stuart Wilson hour tournament, which will run until the end of August. After a couple of rounds George FlitcroftSmith and John Nothdurft are leading with 2 points.

The Gap Chess Club (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.

As well as tournament play, the club encourages social chess among all age groups. Members of the club contribute to providing a good social atmosphere

that is welcoming to new players of all levels of chess competency. 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 for White to play and gain material. Solution to last month’s puzzle. Solution: 1.

Rh8+ Kxh8 2. Qh3+ Kg8 3.

Qh7+ Kf8 4. Qh8 checkmate is a nice sequence of moves

Arana VIEW Club Meeting August 2019 Arana VIEW Club will meet on Wednesday 7th August at the Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade, Keperra. Doors open at 10.30 for an 11.00am start and the cost of the 2-course meal, tea and coffee is $30.00.

Our guest speaker for August is Sean Lues from “Journeys Worldwide”. He will offer a fascinating talk on his interesting travels in Africa and the many other countries he has visited.

August is our next “Make, Bake and Grow” table for the year and also our next Pop-Up shop of any pre-loved spring/ summer clothing that others can purchase for a small cost. All funds raised go towards supporting The Smith Family and our 14 Learning for Life students.

Phone Carol on 3355 5349 by 12 noon Monday 5th August to book. New members are always welcome.

Quote of the Day I love Michey Mouse more than any woman I’ve ever known.

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The genus Melaleuca contains approximately 300 species of mainly endemic, evergreen plants commonly known as paperbarks, honey myrtles, tea trees or bottlebrushes. Originally the bottlebrushes (Callistemon) were placed in a separate group due to slight differences in the flower structure (the pollen-bearing stamen are grouped into five bundles in the melaleucas but are separate in the bottlebrushes) although many other structural features of the two groups are similar.

In recent years, based on DNA analysis, most members of these two genera are placed together as melaleucas.

This is an important plant group that forms approximately five percent of

native forest. They are found in wide range of habitats, some being adapted for waterlogged soils, others for sandy soils and yet others tolerate the extreme conditions on the edge of saltpans. Melaleucas range in size from small shrubs to tall trees. Many have papery bark that can be peeled in thin sheets, some have hard, rough bark and others have fibrous bark. All have flower spikes with insignificant petals that fall off when the flower opens.

The colour of the spike is determined by the filaments supporting the yellow anthers that produce the pollen. The fruit are woody capsules that replace the flowers on their stalk. Most have aromatic leaves due to the presence of oil glands.

Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club

On Thursday, 1st August, when the Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club meets at the Enoggera Memorial Hall, the guest speaker, Barbara Beerling, will talk about Compost. Barbara is a horticultural consultant specialising in roses, fruit trees, pruning, design and garden problems, and much knowledge is to be gained from attendance at this meeting.

There’s nothing like compost to condition the soil in your garden. When it is well made, it contains a full range of plant nutrients, some in readily available form, and others that are slowly released as the compost breaks down. If you are able to make compost it saves buying fertilisers and manures. Also it prevents vegetable and food scraps going to waste. Paper, lawn clippings and garden waste are more things that may be used. In a few weeks they all decompose to produce a wonderful crumbly mixture.

There are many ways to make compost. Using the correct ratio of dry and wet material in layers helps to bring about success. For the suburban gardener there isn’t the need to purchase compost tumblers, or make special wooden containers.

Just a heap on the ground, covered with heavy black plastic will do the trick. Start with wet material such as kitchen scraps, fresh lawn clippings and garden waste. Make the second layer dried leaves or paper. (For quicker decomposition a sprinkle of cow manure or blood and bone could be added.) Layering these different types of material should be continued. Then cover the mound with the plastic making sure the sides are anchored to the ground. This heap will provide a food source for bacteria and fungi. As these organisms multiply the temperature of the heap could reach 60 degrees Celsius, which kills weed seeds and plant diseases. These microbes need oxygen from the air, so the heap The Western Echo July 2019 Page 28

Photograph courtesy of Michael Jefferies

These plants are an important food source for a variety of nectar-feeding insects, birds and mammals and as such are significant to many Australian ecosystems.

In the past, Indigenous Australians used melaleucas in a variety of ways. The bark of the paperbarks was used as roofing of their shelters, baby slings and food preparation.

The leaves and bark of a variety of species were used to treat colds, cuts and sores – either by applying directly, soaked in water to produce a drink or liniment or burnt for smoke inhalation. Early, and current, settlers used the hard timber as fence posts. Now days, there is a thriving industry in producing tea tree oil (mainly from M. alternifolia) that is used globally for topical treatment of minor bacterial and fungal infections as well as a mite and lice repellent.

The active ingredient in the oil

(terpinen-4-ol) has been found to inhibit melanoma growth in laboratory tests in recent years.

One of the many melaleucas suitable for gardens in the Brisbane area is the green bottlebrush (Melaleuca flavovirens). This rare species is found naturally in a small area of the Granite Belt between New South Wales and Queensland. It is a low spreading shrub that grows well in full sun in welldrained, slightly alkaline soils.

It needs little care – occasional watering in very dry conditions once established, application of slow release fertiliser for native plants and a light annual pruning after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new flowers. With its soft, silvery new leaves, dark green adult leaves and yellow-green flowers (mostly during spring and summer), the green bottlebrush is an attractive garden specimen.

needs to be turned every three of four days for a few weeks to bring air and outside material into the middle of it.

If you are planting citrus or deciduous shrubs and trees this month, remember the graft must be kept above the soil or mulch level. Don’t water the garden befpre 9 a.m. and after 4 p.m. because the moist conditions encourage the development of powdery mildew which attacks roses, sweet peas and a whole lot of other plants.

An application of liquid fertilizers to flowering annuals or vegetables, will help maintain their steady growth this month.

This club meets on the first Thursday of the calendar month after morning tea is served at 9.45 a.m. Visitors and new members are most welcome. The hall situated in Trundle Street, Enoggera is close to public transport and accessible by wheel chair.

For more information please phone the president, Pat, on 3356 1256. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

Celebrate National Tree Day on Sunday 28 July SOWN and Paten Park Native Nursery (PPNN) will be joining the Hilder Road State School community and local residents to celebrate National Tree Day on Sunday 28 July 2019 National Tree Day, which was founded in 1996 by Planet Ark, is Australia’s largest community tree planting and nature protection event.

So come along, learn more about the value of trees for our environment, people and animals and, if you want, get your hands dirty planting a few trees along Fish Creek.

This year our National Tree Day event will be at Hilder Road State School, Hilder Road, The Gap, starting at 10 am and concluding around 3 pm.

The day will start at 10 am with a Welcome to Country and didgeridoo music to recognise the Indigenous peoples of the area and their continuing

connection to this land.

Music and entertainment will continue in the morning with student musical performances.

SOWN, PPNN and Brisbane City Council will provide local native plants for a community planting as part of the event. This will start around 11 am within the school grounds and along the banks of Fish Creek. Gloves and tools will be provided and SOWN members and BCC officers will supervise the planting activities.

Throughout the day, there will be a range of information displays, presentations and

Eastern Water Dragon Intellagama leseurii Photo: Mark Crocker

talks, animal events and activities for all the family to join in and enjoy. These will include favourites such as: Reptiles Australia (12 noon); Geckoes Wildlife (1 pm), and Sugarbag native bees (2 pm).

There will also be a barbecue and food stalls, coffee and drinks available, National Tree Day is a day to venture outdoors, learn about the environment, get to know your local community, and most importantly, to have

fun! You and your family and friends are invited to come along.

For more information and updates please look at the SOWN website at www. saveourwaterwaysnow.com.au.

The Gap Garden Club Inc. Est 1963

Another busy month for the club, with one hundred and ten members attending our June meeting, and seventy two entries in our monthly horticultural and floral art competition. The judges commented on the great entries and high standard our gardeners achieve- well done to all the members who enter this competition.

We are looking forward

Club members visited a beautiful Yatala garden

to our club activities in July, with a trip to the Queensland Garden Expo in Nambour one of the highlights. Over fifty five nurseries will be tempting us with their plants and gardening accessories and there will be free lectures and demonstrations from ‘celebrity’ gardeners.

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We are counting the weeks to our five day trip to Adelaide in October, and plans are well in hand for visits to some beautiful gardens in the Adelaide area.

Our 2020 calendar will be on sale at the August meeting - price will be $8, and includes beautiful photos of our members’ gardens.

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 23 July at 9.30am.

The guest speaker will be Lawrie Smith whose topic is ‘Gardens of the World.’

We c u r r e n t l y h a v e a waiting list for new membersmore information is available on our website www.the gapgardenclub.org.au

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Reflections...

by Richard Speechley

Over the past few months, I have written of a number of early Gap settler poultry farmers associated with the State Government establishment of the Soldier Settlement scheme in 1919 following the return of servicemen and women returning from WWI. Of the 43 blocks of land, nine were to have road frontage to Waterworks Road and backing on to Fish Creek.

Not too many retain traces of original occupation, however Lot 82 is a standout as the large white house still stands proudly on the land. Going into the city, this home stands on the lefthand side of Waterworks Road, just past The Gap State School now numbered as1095/1097 Waterworks Road.

Containing an area of 6 acres 1 rood 25 perches, the annual rental was POUNDS 3 6 shillings and 8 pence (almost $7) for the first 15 years. Alfred (Alf) Cowley was the lucky winner of this high-set block backing on to Fish Creek. As a youth, I recall he was often referred to as “Happy Cowley”. It was on the flat area of his land early Gap cricket matches were held and where Eddie Surman, father of the late Del Anderson, trained young horse riders as numbers grew too large for their use of “Camerons Paddock” in Settlement Road. This was to lead to the establishment of The Gap Pony Club.

A very private family, I am aware of a son, Ken, and two daughters. He became a most respected breeder and on a personal note, have fond memories of counting day old chicks on his farm as Harry George, the chickensexer, went about his work. A couple of times when a glut of young cockerels hatched well above the numbers ordered, he allowed me to take 100 home to raise - rather than them being tipped into a drum of water and drowned.

For more reading, refer to Reflections I, page 118 “Not the Chicken Dance”, Another block, number 92, has a small frontage to Waterworks Road with a long frontage on the western side of Hilder Road, almost down to Fish Creek. This selection was won by a G. Watts, containing an area of 7 acres, 3 roods and 22 perches at a lease of POUNDS 4 10 shillings per year. Little is known of G. Watts as on the 11 May 1925 Walter and Jessie Brown were to purchase the land freehold.

This property was to become the setting of great achievement, joy and sorrow, disappointment and success for the next 47 years. Having arrived in Brisbane from Scotland in 1911 on board the “Strathavon” their daughter Kathleen had been educated at Milton State School then worked as a tailoress until her

‘Free range’ chickens were abundant at the Soldier’s Settlement

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Centenary of the “Soldier’s Settlement” Trials and Disasters Pt 3

‘Nig’ and Kathleen Martin’s home, situated on the corner of Hilder Road, topside

marriage to Mr (Nig) Martin in 1926.

The newlywed couple spent their weekend visiting and greatly assisted Walter on the property. With the sudden death of Jessie in 1931, ‘Nig’ Martin was to continue his truck driving with Finneys and so liked the aspect of creating his own hatchery. He delved into the pros and cons and the future of such an enterprise and he and Walter almost had no other topic of conversation. On 15th December 1941 Walter was to get a sheet of paper and assign a portion of his land for a hatchery to commence.

The same year, 1941, a young Roy Vinter, aged 14 and from the Vinter family of Settlement Road, commenced work to assist in the erection of shed as well as general farm help. Roy was to remain a devoted and trusted worker until 1962.

‘Nig’ was responsible for designing and building with Roy - all his own sheds brooders and after great attention to detail, even his own incubator, from which he produced 4000 chickens every 21 days. His breed of Rhode Island Reds, Australorpes and White Leghorns were eagerly sought and air-freighted all over the state and to Papua New Guinea. During WWII

many were delivered to the American Army at Lennon’s Hotel in George Street. Eggs were delivered to the Q.E.B. and “Strathavon” Hatchery was a most respected hatchery.

Sadly ‘Nig’ was to pass away as a young man in 1953, leaving Kathleen with daughter Kath and son John plus her father Walter, who kept active helping Roy and Kathleen with farm duties until his death in 1956.

Faced with another round of death duties and denied

by Council to sub-divide, Kathleen declared the farm could no longer operate as a hatchery, despite 1956 being the year the first two estates in The Gap were approved.

Kathleen was to just fade away, dying in 1962.

The estate was left to Kathy and John who were hit by yet another round of death duties and the property was sold to a developer. The large home was dismantled and much of the material was used in the construction of Camp Constable at Mount Glorious.

The full story of this hardworking family can be found in Reflecitons II, page 116 to 119, and “A lovely meal” on page 136 of the same issue.

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Newmarket Bocce Club Welcome to my world of bocce.

Ok, you know the origins of bocce, what a bocce court looks like and how to play bocce. Of course I’m talking about the traditional game “Bocce Vuolo). But there are many forms of bocce. What you see in parks and back yards is recreational bocce.

The ball can be plastic, composite, wood or metal.

But in Bocce Vuolo which is a bowling and throwing game there are rules. Every ball must be marked in two places at right angles. The reason for this, is that game rules come in to play if the ball is moved a certain distance and so on.

Now I am not going to try to explain the rules here. You will have to just come down and have a look.

Now on Sunday 23rd June our club had a competition. We had 18 players. We decided to play the “Bundy Rules”. We call it that so we know what type of game we are playing. Now we discovered the game when we visited the Bundaberg Bocce club last year for a friendly. We loved it. The rules are simple. The team who wins the jack (kitty, Palino) throws it down the court.

Now this is marked on the ground. Two small lines right angle to each other. No bocce ball is marked. If the Jack goes out of bounds it comes back to it’s original position. If it travel more than half a metre it comes back, and that’s it. Simple. Not only that but you can drive to knock out an opponents ball. We all had a great time and lots of fun. Add a great lunch and camaraderie and the day is complete.

For more information please call me on 0403 257 325 Yours in Bocce, Mario The photos on this page show the doubles and triples team photos, that I coached at the National Titles in Adelaide during June 2019. That”s another story!

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The Gap Day & Night Pharmacy for all your pharmaceutical needs

Michael and Kate Knynenburg

The Gap Health & Beauty Salon

Enjoy a moisturising facial to soothe and hydrate the skin in the dryer winter months.

• facials • waxing • tinting • manicures • pedicures • Microdermabrasion Appointments with Lesa are available 6 days a week

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• Blood Pressure Checks • NDSS Agent • Ear piercing • Webster Packing Naturopath available — Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday The Gap Day and Night Pharmacy 974 Waterworks Road, The Gap QLD, 4061 thegapdnpcy@optusnet.com.au The Western Echo July 2019 Page 32

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