The Western Echo May 2019

The

Western Echo

May 2019 ISSN 1327-676X

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

The Gap ANZAC Day Commemoration

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Hundreds of local residents lined Waterworks Road The Gap and filled Walton Bridge Reserve to honour veterans in the annual ANZAC Day Commemorative Service at Walton Bridge Reserve, organised by The Gap RSL Sub Branch.

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ADVERTISER’S DIRECTORY ACCOUNTANT R G Goodman Phone: 3289 1700 pg 14

AUTO AIR CONDITIONING Wyatt Automotive Phone: 3300 2077

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LAWYERS Hollingworth & Spencer Phone: 3123 5700 pg 14

MASSAGE

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 13

COMMUNITY DINNER Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club Phone: 0488 069 089 pg 8

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DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE Communify Phone: 3510 2741 pg 12 & 18

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 9

HAIR DESIGN ZIBA Hair Phone: 3300 4200

JEWELLERY KEEPSAKES Oh My Giddy Aunt www.ohmygiddyaunt.com.au pg 16

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HOME CARE Communify Phone: 3128 0110 pg 12/18

HOMEWARES Loot Homewares The Gap Phone: 3300 6769 pg 1

Bernard Evens Remedial & Sports Phone: 3366 9997 pg 14

MEDICAL CENTRE Keperra Family Practice Phone: 3351 0323 pg 18

MORTGAGE ADVISOR Mortgage Choice Ashgrove Phone: 3463 0500 pg 6

MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS Loot Homewares The Gap Phone: 3300 6769 pg 1 The Gap Day & Night Pharmacy Phone: 3300 1555 pg 32

MOWING

MUSIC TUITION

SCHOOLS

The Gap Piano Studio Phone: 3166 8353 pg 23

The Gap State School - Open Day P h o n e : 3 5 11 3 3 3 3 p g 1 9

PHARMACY

SPORTING GROUP

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

Walking Football Phone: 0432 967 829 pg 12

PLUMBER

TYRE & MECHANICAL Wyatt Automotive Phone: 3300 2077 pg 11

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

POLITICAL/GOVERNMENT Kate Jones Phone: 3554 9100 pg 5 Julian Simmonds, MP Liberal Candidate for Ryan pg 7

Cr. Steven Toomey Phone: 3407 1900

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VETERINARIAN Ferny Hills Veterinary Surgery Phone: 3351 2122 pg 14 The Gap Veterinary Clinic Phone: 3300 1533 pg 15 WARDROBES Specialized HS Phone:0419 437 470 pg 10

PRINTER CARTRIDGES Cartridge World Ashgrove Phone: 3366 5111 pg 16

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

Good Deal Mowing Phone: 0439 734 142 pg 10

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Can you help us? If you are interested, please phone Carolyn on 3366 4299 between the hours of 8.00am and noon.

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ANZAC Day 2019 - The Gap Commemoration Perfect weather for ANZAC Day 2019 ensured all who could line the march route from The Gap State High School to the Cenotaph at Walton Bridge Reserve were there in force.

Hundreds lined Waterworks Road and there were capacity crowds at both the dawn and 9am services marking the solemnity of the occasion.

Prior to the 9am service, The Gap RSL Sub Branch officially opened the new gateway art installation to Walton Bridge Reserve.

Local artist Cameron Eaton created the four pillars representing the Australian Air Force, Navy and Army, which provide a dramatic entrance to the memorial park. The Sub Branch acknowledged and thanked Hon. Jane Prentice and Cr. Steven Toomey, as well as members of The Gap community, in bringing this project to fruition.

The Reviewing Officer was Captain Michael Martin, 2/14 Light Horse Regiment (QMI) with the Catafalque Party comprising Lance Corp.

Kane Ramsden; Troopers L Charles; M. Riall, L. Kilmartin and J. Torrens and Craftsman T. Gurney, also of 2/14 LHR. Pastor Gary Rucci of The River City Family Church, conducted the prayer and reading, with resolutions being made by The Gap State High School Captains,

Laura Edwards, Levi Hockey, and Vice Captains Caroline Stokes and Darcy Spurway.

Captain Michael Martin gave the Australian Defence Force address and Deputy Principal of TGSHS Julie Rowe gave the ANZAC Day Address.

Piper Gary Forno QC donned his kilt and bagpipes for those marching as well as during the wreathlaying ceremony. The Gap State High School Choir, conducted by Ms. R Dargusch and accompanied by Mrs. J. Collins gave a beautiful performance of In Flanders Field. The Singing Nurse Lisa Smith’s rendition of La Luna was a delight to experience.

Bugler Kenneth O’Brien did a splendid job of the Last Post and the Rouse.

Each year it seems there are more and more children from all of the local schools, Scouts, Guides participating in The Gap ANZAC Day service.

The Gap Sub-Branch RSL thank the community of The Gap and in particular the BCC, Federal and State Governments, the local community organisations and businesses - including Alex Gow Funerals for supplying the much appreciated bottled water - for their ongoing support in the conducting of this annual Service of Commemoration.

Additional photographs of the service appear on page 21 of this issue.

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Local artist Cameron Eaton, Gap RSL Sub Branch President Cathy Sweet, Hon. Jane Prentice and Gap Sub Branch Vice President David Esler following the official opening of the new entrance to Walton Brisge Reserve and The Gap Cenotaph

Inside the May Issue...

Amnestty International...............................................................27 Arana VIEW Club....................................................................26 Art in Bark Association..................................................................10 Ashgrove Historical Society.................................................13 Ashgrove/The Gap 500 Club...........................................................13 Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club..............................................9 Brisbane Tramway Museum..................................................25 Balaangala Community Group......................................................19 Chess T’Minit.......................................................................26 Communify.........................................................................18 Enoggera Historical Society..............................................27 Mitchelton Garden Club....................................................28 National Servicemen’s Association of Aust. (Qld Branch)........27 Newmarket Probus Club....................................................26 Paten Park Native Nursery (PPNN).............................................28 POWERtalk Brisbane Central...............................................23 Principal’s Points...................................................................22/23 Queensland Family History Society.......................................................31 Reflections..........................................................................31 & 32 Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap............................................12 Seranta Singers...............................................................24 Shed Happens for Men at The Gap/Ashgrove................................24 SOWN (Save Our Waterways Now)...........................................29 State Update - Kate Jones - Member for Ashgrove......................5 The Gap/Ashgroe National Seniors..................................................27 The Gap Garden Club...................................................................29 The Gap Historical Society...............................................14 The Gap Probus Club.............................................................25 The Gap RSL Sub Branch..................................................6 Ward Happenings Cr Steven Toomey.................................4 The Western Echo May 2019 Page 3

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

ANZAC DAY 2019

In the lead up to ANZAC Day 2019 schools across The Gap Ward hold their own special ANZAC Day ceremonies. It was an honour to attend the services at Ferny Grove High School, Bardon State School and The Gap State School. The commemorative services were hosted by the school captains and I was impressed and moved by their readings and songs. The Australian spirit is very much alive and understood by the students.

On ANZAC Day I attended five services held at Ashgrove, The Gap and Bardon. It was an honour to attend the inaugural Ashgrove Dawn Service in Stewart Place and the larger community service in the Ashgrove Memorial Park. The growing attendance at this service required the move to Memorial Park. This accommodates the growing number of residents and students that attend and march from Beth Eden Terrace. Each service is unique and whilst it is a busy morning it gives me great pleasure to attend

all the services in the ward to remember Australia & New Zealand service personnel who fought at Gallipoli, as well all those who have fought in subsequent wars and peacekeeping deployments.

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner

On 7 May 2019 we return to Council Chambers for the last time before the commencement of the budget sessions. This is our last sitting before the Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner brings down the 2019/20 budget for Brisbane.

I am proud to have been part of Graham Quirk’s team and I look forward to contributing to the new council team under a new Lord Mayor.

An important part of my work as Councillor is budget submissions requested each year for work across the ward.

Each month I meet with my council officers who look after our local assets, the planning and delivering of transport networks, safety improvements around schools, promotion of active travel, construction of intersection upgrades as well

as new parks and funding for our habitat groups to support their work across Cedar, Fish and Enoggera Creeks.

I look forward to delivering the 2019/20 budget for The Gap Ward and contributing to making this ward one of the best in Brisbane.

50th Anniversary Brisbane Tramway Museum

The Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner was present to officiate the 50th commemoration of the last Brisbane tram run at the Brisbane Tramway Museum.

The Queensland Omnibus and Coach Association provided a restored Leyland Panther and this was the one of 204 original Leyland Panthers that replace the Brisbane Trams in 1969. Brisbane City Council is strong supporter of the Tramway Museum and Cr Peter Matic as Chairman of Lifestyle has provided facility grants for the replacement of the tram shed’s roof to preserve Brisbane’s public transport history. Julian Simmonds was also on hand to inspect the array of trams, vintage

motorcycles and the Leyland Panther. The commemoration was extremely successful with many a memory brought back to mind and a great opportunity for a younger generation to experience Brisbane’s public transport history.

Community Corners Sunday 5 May 2019 4-5.30pm – Upper Kedron Dog Off Leash Community Catchup

Saturday 1 June 2019 9-10am The Gap Waterworks Road The Gap (outside Craig Rays at The Gap Village) 10.30-11.30am Ashgrove – Ashgrove Avenue (outside Woolworths) 12.30-1.30pm Keperra Picnic Grounds, Upper Kedron

Saturday 8 June – Pet Fair at The Gap

Don Wilsher – Brisbane Tramway Museum – Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner, (myself) Cr. Peter Matic, Julian Simmonds and President of Brisbane Tramway – Peter Hyde

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This is the first Pet Fair for The Gap Ward to be held at Paten Park in The Gap. The fair is held in conjunction with the opening of the upgrade to the Paten Park dog off leash area. They’ll be lots of entertainment including dog agility and training, dog washing as well as other pet suppliers and food trucks!

Come along and join in the fun, council officers will be there to answer any pet questions.

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State Update

Kate Jones MP

Member for Cooper

$500k renovation to Ashgrove State School is underway Work is now underway on a major refurbishment of A Block (the original brick building) at Ashgrove State School.

The project will deliver better classrooms for students and staff and more modern facilities for learning. I recently visited the building site and spoke with some of the workers. They assured me that they are trying to complete the project as quickly as possible (even working on ANZAC Day) to ensure students get back into their classrooms.

I’m proud of the significant investment that has been made to improve infrastructure in our locals schools and ensure our children continue to get a great education.

The Gap Scouts Den to receive a new roof Finally! I was over the moon to announce that The Gap Scouts have been successful in securing a $25,000 Gambling Community Benefit Fund grant to replace their roof.

Fixing the roof at The Gap scout den has been an ongoing problem and is great news that this critical upgrade can now be undertaken. We are so fortunate to have some of the largest and most active scouting groups in Queensland in our local community.

I’m advised that work should be underway in coming months and will make a big difference during the winter months. Congratulations to everyone that was involved in the grant application process.

ANZAC Day This year marked the first ANZAC Day service for the Ashgrove community at its new home in Ashgrove Memorial Park.

As the 7.45 am service had continue to grow in popularity, it was simply too big to be held at Stewart Place any longer. I want to acknowledge and thank the Ashgrove RSL and the organising committee for their great work in delivering such a smooth transition to the new location that will enable the service to continue to grow in future years.

All the feedback I received on the day was overwhelmingly positive about the new location.

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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The Gap RSL Sub-Branch - ANZAC Day It was perfect weather for The Gap ANZAC Day services again this year. Memorial Park at Walton Bridge Reserve was at capacity for both the Dawn Service and the Main Service, and it was close to standing room only at The Gap Football Club clubrooms afterwards.

It was wonderful to see the community spirit come out in force again this year, which is what makes The Gap so special. We must say, with the space available now the renovations are completed at The Gap State High School, everybody was so selforganised and regimented this year for the march. As ex-service personnel, we were all very impressed!

As with every year, there are so many people to thank for all of their support. Just to reiterate what was said on the day; thank you to all of the local delegates who attended our services, to all those who laid wreaths, the

community, church and social groups, all of the schools and of course all of the community and businesses who donated funds or resources towards the event and also helped get our memorial gates finished in time.

Although we pride ourselves on coordinating The Gap ANZAC Day services, we as an RSL offer a lot more.

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

The Dawn Service drew capacity attendance at Walton Bridge Reserve, The Gap

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 : 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

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Contact us to make an appointment in our new office, or at a location suitable to you.

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Ashgrove/The Gap Lions

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Community Welcome Dinner – Ashgrove/The Gap Lions

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L - R Membership Chair, Peter Cooper; New Lion, Manoj Jose Lukose; President, Michael Pope.

As the Lions year ends on the 30th June, we now have less than two months until our new year begins, however we are not slowing down and have a number of events happening between now and then as well as planning for the year ahead.

We have been busy ‘cooking up a storm’ with our sausage sizzles not only at Bunnings at Keperra but also at the recent community movie night, held in Wittonga Park, where 200 people were expected but over 700 turned up. This resulted in our members cooking over 620 sausages. What a turn out, what an effort!

At the end of April our members also offered their services to assist at the Footprints for Brain Cancer fund raising walk in Dorrington Park, which is one of the many ways we work with other organisations to provide assistance to those in need.

We are also very excited to have, recently, inducted two new members into the club, Iva Chadwick and Manoj Jose Lukose. It is wonderful to welcome them to join our

Lions family and we hope their association with the club is long and rewarding.

However the main event to be held in the very near future is the inaugural “Community Welcome Dinner” in the J. A. Robertson Hall at The Gap State High School on the 8th June, commencing at 6pm.

This is a service that the Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club is offering to strengthen our local community. It is not a member recruitment event. The evening provides an opportunity for residents to meet others from the area in a fun and informal setting and to find out what is available in our suburbs, as local businesses and organisations are invited to showcase their services and products. It is primarily aimed at those people who are new to Ashgrove, The Gap region but it is not exclusively for them as, so often, we are unaware what is ‘under our nose’.

Of course, if anyone is interested in finding out about our Lions Club and what we do there will be plenty of members available on the night

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CONTACT CARMEN Real Estate Agent | Justice of the Peace M 0418 742 511 P 3505 4444 carmen.briggs@harcourts.com.au www.carmenbriggs.harcourts.com.au Harcourts Solutions Group The Gap • Inner City • MItchelton • Everton Park

Are your GUTTERS ready for the storm season?

Don’t risk your safety by climbing on your roof!

Call Maurie on 0407 who will be more than willing to have a chat with you.

For more information and tickets please go to our website: www.ashgrovethegap.qld. lions.org.au or have a look at our Facebook page.

Tickets can be booked

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through both sites. You can also ring Lion Peter Cooper: 0488 069 089 if you would prefer to pay by EFT or email ashgrove.thegaplions@ gmail.com .Local businesses or organizations can still be involved by contacting Peter or emailing the same address.

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Ashgrove Roadworks - Construction hours & impacts Works will commence on both the Waterworks Road upgrade and the water main replacement in Stewart Road, Ashgrove in May 2019.

Construction works for the Waterworks Road upgrade and Stewart Road water main replacement will be undertaken between 7pm and 5am, Sunday to Thursday. The noisiest parts of the works including saw cutting and jack hammering, will be completed before 11pm, where possible. Council will continue to review opportunities to replace periods of night works with day works between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Saturday, as well as weekend works to assist in minimising the impact to residents and businesses.

During construction, the local community can expect some construction noise, dust, low levels of vibration and increased truck movements. Council is committed to keeping local residents and businesses informed of construction activity in their area and will provide advance notification to affected residents and businesses before any planned outages.

Changed traffic conditions During the project, changed traffic conditions will be required along Waterworks Road at Ashgrove. This will involve lane and shoulder closures, reduced speed limits and some delays. Where required, detours and traffic management will be in place to direct road users and pedestrians. Waterworks Road will remain open to traffic during these works. Pedestrian access to businesses on Stewart Road, Waterworks Road and Ashgrove Avenue will be maintained, with signage and temporary fencing in place to ensure safety.

If you have any questions or would like more information about the Waterworks Road upgrade project, you can: • visit www.bcc.qld.gov.au (search Ashgrove, Trout St, Waterworks Road) • phone the project team during business hours on 1800 010 705 • phone Council on 07 3403 8888 (outside business hours) write to: • Waterworks Road upgrade (Trout Street to Beth Eden Terrace) project City Projects Office Brisbane City Council GPO Box 1434 Brisbane Qld 4001.

Art in Bark on Show at Ipswich Art in Bark will have a display of bark work, pictures, jewellery, cards etc. at the Ipswich Show Society, on 17th, 18th &19th May at Ipswich Showgrounds, 81 Warwick Road Ipswich.

The display will feature various items made from the paper bark off the Melaleuca tree.

For more information phone, Joy 0407 178 064; Barbara 3271 2130; or Hazel 0408 157 117.

Art in Bark also have Workshops at Nundah, at Apostolic Church of Qld, 43 Robinson Road Nundah on every other Saturday. For more information please phone Ros 0419 674 498 or David 0428 742 378. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

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Rotary Club of Ashgrove/ The Gap Vale Os Smith

It is with great sadness that The Rotary Club of Ashgrove/ The Gap announces the loss of its last foundation member with the recent passing of Osbane Smith (Os), at the age of 97.

Os became a Charter Member of the club in 1972. But helping to charter the club was just the start of his impressive service over 47 years.

He was Club President twice, and many times served as Treasurer and/or Director.

He reorganised meeting schedules to make them more interesting and informative.

Os was also the instigator of many beneficial activities that linked the club to the community and beyond. It might have been a local activity such as a garden day, or the establishment of a local park, namely Wilcannia Park, including a barbeque and shelter shed. Blue Nurses received funding for two vehicles.

Internationally, overseas exchange opportunities for our youth, and separately for young business and professional people, were introduced under Os’s leadership.

Os’s second Presidency of the club was in 1991-92, when he established The Gap Regional Instrumental Primary Performance School (GRIPPS), as a joint initiative with 13 local schools.

Since establishment, GRIPPS has provided opportunity for unique musical skills development to over 4000 talented young musicians, and continues to do so.

He was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship for service to his club, and finally, was awarded a Perpetual Honorary Membership. The club wishes Os a fond farewell.

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Ashgrove Historical Society

The Society will be having a photo display and book stall outside Woolworths Ashgrove on Friday 17 May 10am – 5:30pm.

Our publication, Lost Ashgrove, makes a great gift for both current and past residents. If you’d like to purchase a copy in time for Mother’s Day, contact Lindy on 3366 1952 or email: ahspresident@optusnet.com.au.

Membership also makes a great gift! Fees are $10 single per annum, or $15 couple/family which includes the bi-monthly newsletter, Tram Stops. If you would like to join the society or make a gift membership, come along to a meeting or contact the secretary, Julie, (ahs.secretary@bigpond.com) and she will let you know the EFT details. Funds raised from memberships, raffles and sale of our publications supports the research, preservation and recording of Ashgrove’s history.

Our next meeting will be held on Saturday 1 June 10am noon at Ashgrove Library. The guest speaker will be Denver Beanland. Denver holds a Bachelor of Arts with first class Honours in History and a PhD in History from The University of Queensland. Denver is the author of a number of books including a biography of colonial Premier, Sir Thomas McIlwraith who will be the topic of his presentation.

Denver Beanland may be familiar to residents through his political career: Councillor for the Ward of Auchenflower and Toowong (1976-1986), deputy Lord Mayor (1985–86) and member of the Queensland Parliament 1986-2001 being leader of the Liberal Party 1990–91. He studied history when he retired from politics.

The program of speakers for the rest of the year is on the society’s website and Facebook page.

Topics include the Origins of Organised Football in Brisbane, Robert Wishart, draper, Red Hill and The Sweet History of Lollies!

Visitors are most welcome to attend the meetings which are held on the first Saturday of the month.

Ashgrove/The Gap 500 Card Club

The 500 Card Club meets every Wednesday night, come join us for a fun filled night with folk who enjoy the game playing cards and a chat, a very friendly group who make new comers welcome.

The Club meet on Wednesday nights 6.45pm until 10.00pm.

Ashgrove Bowls Club, Yoku Road, Ashgrove. Cost $4.00 with supper included.

Further information phone Joe 3366 2458, Wednesday evenings.

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Currently there are memberships available at very reasonable rates. So Make a splash in the 25-metre pool why not drop in at this fantastic facility and see what you and your family could be utilising all year-round.

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

“These memberships will not last long before we reach our capacity Ideal for birthday parties and BBQs o n c e m o r e ” , a d d e d Michael.

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

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

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Opportunities for social and competitive squash

Membership is strictly limited by Club Constitution.

Contact Club Manager Michael Wilson for details today.

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The guest speaker at the Historical Society’s March meeting was Danielle McGrath, Advance Care Planning Facilitator from Metro North Hospital and Health Service, who explained options for advance care planning to the group. Most members were aware of an Enduring Power of Attorney, to help make important decisions when you are unable to do so and an Advance Health Directive, to record your decisions about future health care when you may be unable to communicate. These are both legal documents.

A more recent addition to help with advance care planning is a Statement of Choices which has been available for about three years. This focuses on your wishes, values and beliefs. It helps those close to you to make decisions on your behalf if you are unable to make those decisions for yourself. It is not a legal document, but can provide comfort for you and your loved ones.

Help with completing an advance care plan can be accessed from Metro North Hospital and Health on (07)3646 5000 or email myacp@health.qld.gov.au.

At the March meeting, Society Vice President, George Stoddart, introduced a new project to record a time line of The Gap’s history from the original Turrbal inhabitants of the area to the current day and continuing into the future. George encouraged all members to become involved in this project which will create a valuable resource for our district.

President Jack Proctor represented the Society on ANZAC Day, laying a wreath on members’ behalf. Other members also attended.

The Nullagundi Centre will receive some TLC in the form of repairs over the next few weeks. New guttering and cleaning and painting the roof are the major items to be attended to, and some repairs to external lighting will also be carried out, all thanks to the Brisbane City Council.

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Arthritis in Pets: What can be done?

Exactly what is Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative disease that may aff ect any joint but is commonly found in a pet’s hip, elbow, shoulder, stifl e (knee), carpus (wrist), hock (ankle) or intervertebral joints (in the spine). It occurs when cartilage in the joint is damaged, either following a traumatic event or with wear and tear that increases in athletic animals, obese animals, or when the joint is congenitally abnormal.

Cartilage decreases joint stress by reducing impact on the ends of the bones in joints, like a gelatinous shock absorber. When cartilage is damaged, a cascade of infl ammatory changes occurs, eventually leading to destruction of the cartilage and subsequent damage to the underlying bone. Cartilage contains no nerves – if your pet is showing any signs of pain, the damage and changes in underlying bone have already begun.

Signs of arthritis include: • Reluctance to take walks of usual length, or limping • Stiff ness (that may disappear once the pet has ‘warmed up’) • Difficulty climbing stairs, jumping in the car, on the bed or a sofa • Difficulty rising from rest • Licking of a single joint • Acting withdrawn, spending less time playing with family (which is often misunderstood as a sign of ‘aging’) • Rarely, aggression when touched or approached Exactly what can I do?

Weight Reduction: Fat tissue actually causes infl ammation in many organs, including joints. The loss of fat is more important than the number of kilos • Controlled Exercise: Low-impact exercise is best; swimming or walking through shallow water is ideal.

• Pentosan polysulfate: an injectable agent helps preserve cartilage in the joints and has little to no side eff ects • Prescription Drugs: Drugs are available that can reduce infl ammation and suppress pain in pets with more advanced disease. Side eff ects need to be monitored by regular blood tests. New research has led to a better understanding how to safely combine multiple analgesics.

• Physical therapy may be recommended for later stages of the disease

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Keepsake Jewellery – Making Connections

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For 16 years, local business Oh My Giddy Aunt has been telling the stories that connect family and friends through personalised keepsakes and custom-made jewellery. Celebrating and commemorating life’s special moments from births and birthdays to new adventures and retirements.

Oh My Giddy Aunt’s original designs are made to order in Australia but Chief Giddy Aunt Nikki Johnston also stocks an extensive range of readymade keepsakes for those who don’t have time to wait for something to be made. Nikki says “I’ve been online for 16 years without a shopfront so I can keep my prices as reasonable as possible, but many local customers want to be able to pick something up - especially if it is needed ASAP!” To make shopping easier for locals, Nikki approached her well-established business neighbours, Cartridge World Ashgrove, with an innovative idea to collaborate and create a new customer service.

In a local first partnership connecting online & bricks and mortar businesses, Oh My Giddy Aunt’s Western Suburbs’ customers can save time and postage by ordering online at www.ohmygiddyaunt.com.au and collecting purchases from Cartridge World Ashgrove.

Nikki Johnston (photo courtesy St Aidan’s Anglican Girls School)

C a r t r i d g e Wo r l d Ashgrove’s Proprietors, Jim and Helen Graham, have been helping the local community and business to save on printing costs since 2003. Helen says “Helping the Ashgrove local business, school and community organisations is what we do best. Our shopfront at 139 Waterworks Road is easy to find and if we can assist other local business to thrive, it strengthens the whole community.”

The business neighbours’ initiative will trial during May. To take advantage of this wonderful opportunity simply visit www.ohmygiddyaunt. com.au and use the promo code: cartridgeworldashgrove at checkout. Customers will be sent an email with pick up details when purchases are ready to collect from the friendly staff at Cartridge Wo r l d A s h g r o v e , 1 3 9 Waterworks Rd (best parking in Boon St).

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When Triple Zero (000) doesn’t work In an emergency, most of us know to call 000. However, what happens if you experience difficulties with 000? This may be due to bad reception; out of your service provider’s range or you can’t provide the operator with accurate location information.

Australia’s 000 Awareness Working Group has developed a smartphone app for iOS, Android and Windows devices.

The Emergency+ app More than 65% of incoming calls to Triple Zero (000) are from mobile phones and in most cases, people aren’t aware of their location, especially if they are in areas like a beach, park, on the highway or simply unfamiliar surroundings.

The Emergency+ app provides you with GPS co-ordinates, as well as address and suburb details, that you can relay to an emergency operator.

Download it now from the Play Store – for free!

Call 112 as an alternative to 000 112 is a secondary emergency number that can be dialed from a mobile phone. 112 will connect you to emergency services exactly the same as 000 and uses any available mobile network service, so if your service provider is down or out of range, it won’t matter.

It’s important to note that if there is no mobile coverage on any network, you won’t be able to reach the emergency services line via a mobile phone, regardless of which number you used.

THE SEASONS ARE CHANGING And so are meal choices as we are now starting to think of those delicious colder weather dishes that we love to serve over the cooler months.

As always, we have a multitude of fabulous cuts for you to create that favourite family meal or for you to try something completely new and exciting!

Whether you are cooking with a Slow Cooker, Pressure Cooker, BBQ, Weber, Oven or Stovetop, we have a cut that will suit your needs.

From Lamb Shoulder, Lamb Shanks, Lamb Osso Bucco, through to Ox Tail, Beef Cheek, Beef Osso Bucco and everything Pork, Chicken and Goat in between we’ve got you covered for that fabulous result!

Talk to any of the team for suggestions if you’d like some ideas or just let us know exactly what you need and we’ll source it for you.

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Just 20 mins in the oven and these lines are ready to serve with your favourite accompaniment or even as a great small meal or snack just on their own Choose from many varieties in beef, chicken, lamb or pork to find something to suit the whole family.

We also have our great selection of home READY TO BAKE made pies, quiche, lasagne, meatballs Did you know MU@H also offers a wonderful and returning soon, soups and risottos. assortment of Ready To Bake lines for you to simply (A little birdie also told me that in the heat and eat? coming weeks you will be able to order your fully cooked roast meal - including baked veggies and gravy - to collect on your way home and take straight to the table!! But don’t tell anyone, it’s a secret that will be shared as soon as it begins...)

Well we trust everybody has had a wonderful Easter and Holidays and are now all settled back into a new term and are preparing for the colder months ahead.

Until we next Meat U, Take care, stay well and eat healthy!

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Nourish: Mind & Body A Functional Movement & Nutrition Workshop with Anne Noonan

Next workshop: Thursday 13th June 2019 132 LATROBE TERRACE, PADDINGTON 2pm - 4pm Anne is a fully certified Food and Nutrition Coach, Diabetes Food Advisor & a qualified Yoga and Meditation teacher. Join Anne as she draws on this expertise to deliver a monthly fun, educational and engaging 2 hour workshop.

Cost: $5 (fee can be discussed) We may be able to assist you with transport!

Register your interest with Emily on (07) 3510 2752

Nourish: Mind & Body Workshop

Communify is hosting a monthly workshop titled “Nourish: Mind & Body” – a functional movement and nutrition workshop hosted by facilitator Anne Noonan. The first workshop will be on Thursday 13TH June 2pm – 4pm at PDRC and will continue on a monthly basis second Thursday of the month.

This workshop is for people who are 65+ and will be a stretch and breath session with some functional movement, followed by a little knowledge and education about ageing well and how nutrition is so important in the ageing process. This will be followed by a tasting session of healthy food that the facilitator would pre prepare and bring in.

The workshop is 2 hours and can be offered at a subsidised $5 fee. For clients that can’t afford this, we are happy to discuss with them about how to accommodate.

We will be running this workshop monthly at the Paddington Day Respite Centre – 132 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington - and will be focused on different themes each month e.g. ‘hearty vege soups for winter’ , ‘cost effective healthy food’ ‘how to make a fabulous golden latte for colds and flu prevention’, ‘antiinflammatory eating’ . All with examples, recipes and a little education around each subject.

Please contact Emily for further queries on (07) 3510 2752.

Amnesty International Local Groups ...it matters where you go Meet In Ashgrove and The Gap

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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. The next film screening will be held at the Ashgrove library on Thursday 30th May at 7.00pm. The film is called “The Merger”. It is a comedy with a serious thread about how refugees are viewed in Australia. Admission is by donation.

Everyone is welcome and there will also be the opportunity to sign petitions.

To get further information about these activities, phone Di on 33001861 at The Gap and Sally on 0476006990 in Ashgrove, or email amnestyashgrove@gmail.com. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

Balaangala Community Group

Since 1998, people across Australia have come together to acknowledge and pay respect to members of the Stolen Generations. This day is called Sorry Day. Balaangala Community Group invites you to our 2019 Commemoration of Sorry Day to be held on Sunday 26th May, commencing at 4pm at Balaangala Garden, 98 Yoorala St, the Gap. Everyone is welcome to attend this local event, to remember, reflect and participate in a shared journey of healing. The ceremony will be followed by lighting of candles and a light supper of soup and bread. There is no cost for this event; however numbers would be appreciated for catering purposes.

On Saturday 1st June, between 2 and 4pm, we are hosting a Reconciliation Week event… “Looking back, Looking forwardexploring the truth of the past and hopes for the future.” We have 2 inspiring guest speakers on this day, Uncle Ross Williams and Dr Ray Kerkove. Entry will be by donation.

For more information on either event, please email balaangalathegap@gmail.com

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Quote of the Day

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- Graham Greene

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Students & Teachers Safeguarding our Local Wildlife Stewardship of creation, including the wildlife and natural beauty of The Gap, is a calling that students and staff of St Peter Chanel School take very seriously.

School principal, Ms Margo Carwardine, has reported numerous sightings of a variety of animals in the expansive playgrounds in recent weeks.

Never missing a teaching and learning opportunity, school groundsman Mr Mark McCurdy and teacher Mr Laurie Hallam have taken a lead role in working with students to understand the diverse range of creatures that call the school grounds home. Mr Hallam has reported, “We have had a female Yellow footed Antechinus, a rare animal for our area, contently dozing outside the Year One classrooms during afternoon tea time recently.

This awesome animal was released into our Settlers Gully area where we have a colony of these animals living and thriving.”

Mr Hallam went on to explain, “Some Year 5 students also found a beautiful Azure Kingfisher in our eating area.

This small kingfisher, a cousin to our resident kookaburras, lives up to its name by having

vibrant blue or azure and orange plumage. It feeds happily on our native Rainbow Fish and Spotted Gudgeons that live in Fish Creek and Settlers Gully.

This bird had stunned itself but was observed by a class of lucky students as it recovered.

They named it Chipper. We have seen Chipper darting into Settlers Gully on a regular basis… living in and loving our fantastic environment.

The diversity of wildlife in the school and the relationships in the food web have also been explored, as students take an active interest in local wildlife. “We have had some Tommy Roundhead Dragons in our school grounds”, Mr Hallam explained. “This small dragon is keeping our pest insect population at an all-time low. Speaking of keeping the pest insect population down, we have recently needed to relocate a Broad-palmed Rocket Frog from the resource room as, after recent heavy rain it had chased in some insects. The frog was relocated into the ferns nearby where you can hear it calling early in the morning and late during the day. If we hear it calling during the day, just like our kookaburras, we know that rain is coming soon.

A ring-tailed possum spent time recuperating before being returned to its famiily

Chipper the Kingfisher enjoys the delights of Fish Creek and Settler’s Gully

Yo u n g R i n g - Ta i l e d Possums in the school grounds have also received some attention of late, especially when one of the twins became rather adventuresome and was consequently separated from its family. It was rescued by office staff and cared for by a class while being assessed for any injuries. After a short time, it was pronounced healthy and returned to its family.

A family of Curlews, Pied Cormorants, an Eel Tailed Catfish and Long and Shortfinned Eels have also been spotted in the school grounds, including the creek area.

Ms Carwardine explained that the feeling at the school is that the community is blessed to share the environment with such diverse wildlife and is keen to take stewardship responsibilities seriously.

Yellow footed Antechinus - rarely seen in The Gap enjoying a nap near the year one classroom

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ANZAC Day The Gap 2019 - Lest We Forget

Cameron Eaton was artist/designer of the newly constructed entrance pillars at Walton Bridge Reserve, which were officially opened on ANZAC Day 2019 Cr. Steven Toomey, Hon Kate Jones, Pastor Gary Ricci and Julian Simmonds attended the service

Piper Gary Forno QC

The veterans who received the salute from Reviewing Officer Captain Michael Martin

Elaine Zendler with Paul and Sue Hobbs

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Many beautiful wreaths adorned the cenotaph, placed in remembrance of veterans past and present

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

St Peter Chanel We are helping change the lives of vulnerable people around the world with our fundraising efforts. In the lead up to Easter, during Lent, our school community honoured our theme for 2019 – We Walk Together – by raising much needed funds to provide accessible, safe drinking water to needy communities.

Term Two commenced with a whole school focus on positive behaviours that support learning and academic achievement. It’s exciting to hear children adopt and believe in a growth mindset.

It’s OK to make mistakes because mistakes help me learn, and Perseverance and creativity bring rewards! are just two of the statements that are commonly shared by our students.

Children in Years 5 and 6 have recently completed a season of Orienteering.

We were fortunate to secure funding from the Sporting Schools Grants to engage an orienteering coach to join us for half a day a week.

During this time the students challenged themselves both physically and mentally.

They learned how to interpret maps and navigate their way through a range of courses set throughout the school grounds.

The final session involved an orienteering teams relay, which was a great conclusion to this initiative.

Following lead up training, our students successfully demonstrated tremendous efforts, individually and collectively, at our recent Cross Country Carnivals.

Every student who participated should have felt proud of their achievement and contribution to their house points.

Congratulations to runner up - Dunne and the winning house - O’Donnell.

The individual winners in each division were Prep Boys - Jack McA; Prep

Girls - Phoebe O’F Year 1 Boys - Cooper W; Year 1 Girls- Paige C Junior Boys- Zaiden C; Junior Girls - Ruby H Intermediate Boys- Fraser U; Intermediate Girls - Isabelle H Senior Boys - Orlando D; Senior Girls - Chloe G Recently we welcomed twenty students from Hiroshima and Fukuoka, who were visiting Brisbane on a short study tour. All students were quite shy at first but soon started chatting and playing enthusiastically. The Japanese students participated in everything on offer, including Fab Fair preparations and handball at play time. Our students learned that children in other countries are just like them! They reflected that they were nervous speaking in Japanese but also excited to show their friendly Japanese buddies around their school. It was great to see them having fun whilst learning more about Japan and Japanese.

Students and staff have again this year appreciated the opportunity to join the ANZAC Day March and commemorative service held in The Gap community. This followed the very meaningful service we held at school, led by our Year 6 students and members of our Senior Concert Band.

St Peter Chanel School is committed to building positive partnerships with parents and carers, as we strive for the best for our children. To support this focus, several Parent Information Sessions on topics of interest have been planned across the year. The first, focusing on Executive Functioning, was of interest to many, and following the strong support of our parents, additional sessions on this focus will be provided this term. Reading and The Reading Writing Connection are the next two new areas to be explored during Term Two.

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Our students and staff are looking forward to showing visitors around the school on Tuesday, May 21, as we conduct our second Open Day of the year. Tours will commence at 9.00am and 5.00pm. Interested families are asked to contact our school office. Tel 3300 1202.

Margo Carwardine - Principal

The Gap State High School It has been such a wonderful year so far with students demonstrating their strengths in our school community in so many ways that have resulted in positive outcomes for all.

Sophie Millar, Jessica Ruhle, Laura Edwards, Renee Toy-Wagner, Chloe Edgar and Alice Cripps were selected in the Birralee Europe 2019 Tour.

The Voices of Birralee’s 2019 ANZAC Commemoration Choir toured Europe in April to perform at the Australian National Memorial in VillersBretonneux, France on Anzac Day. These choristers have demonstrated an outstanding commitment for the tour and we are extremely proud of the group of ambassadors who will represent The Gap State High School on this significant occasion.

Two of our fabulous Interact Club Executive, Katie and Lara, went to the District 9600 Conference in Caboolture along with Community Captain Ben. They presented a report on the work done by our club last year in local, national and international projects and their inspiration for projects this year. The students packed birthing kits to send to the Solomon Islands through Rotary’s Donations in Kind initiative and learned about the ShelterBox Disaster Relief project and other Rotary projects including operation Cleft, ROMAC (Rotary Oceanic Medical Aid for Children), SPATAP portable tap for hygiene and Computers for Learning.

Congratulations to Carina

and Dylan Weder who have successfully auditioned for MOST this year. The Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Instrumental Music is a biennial event offering a residential extension program for up to 80 musically outstanding students (MOST) from Queensland state secondary schools. The MOST program extends musically gifted and talented students in a 10-day program of musical development in large and small ensembles, tutorial groups, aural musicianship and a range of music and cultural activities.

Over the past two terms, students have joined with the P&C in order to come up with some school facilities improvement options. Last term students selected an option of an initiative that they would like to see implemented into the school and placed a vote into a corresponding box and then moved onto an ‘ideas wall’, which will be used to form the voting poll for next term. The lunchtime activity was a huge success with over 500 students participating in the voting and the ideas wall. Thank you to Andrew and Cathy as our P&C representative and students Ellen Hume, Campbell McFadden, Daniel Quill, Tahlia Ruhle, Jessica Ruhle and Ruby Ellen-Keeling for leading the students and on a very successful voting poll.

The Gap State High School was awarded “Champion School” for the Beach School Cup, which was held at Coolangatta Beach. Whilst overall the school performed very well there were some standout teams. The senior boys 4s (Cameron Rowson, Ethan Walsh, Ethan McFarland and Caelan Hoffman) won the Gold for their division and the Junior boys 4’s (Tyler Hoffman, Bailey Thames, Brayden Batch and Zac Christie) came second in a tight final. Moving forward we hope to see similar enthusiasm and (Continued on page 23)

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The Gap State High School

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success in our next tournament Intermediate Schools Cup. Competing at the 2019 South East Queensland School Titles for Futsal, The Gap State High School had three teams advance to the knockout finals, the 14 years boys, 15 years boys and the 16 years girls.

Congratulations to all teams and to the 16 girls who reached the semi-final. To make the last four teams in their age group for South East Queensland is a wonderful achievement.

The girls will now attend the Champion of Champions tournament in August.

Anne McLauchlan - Principal

The Gap State School Congratulations to Darcy, Sophia, Madison, Harry, Felicity and Sophie who recently had the opportunity to participate in one of our extension and enrichment opportunities, the 2019 Metro Choral Honours Music Camp. Our students were immersed in rewarding singing experiences for three days. They worked with excellent conductors and musicians alongside advanced students from many other schools, striving towards artistic excellence within a joyful environment, culminating in the final performance at the Old Museum. The learnings from this experience go well beyond the obvious music skills that are developed.

Despite a rain shower or two our year 4 to 6 students enthusiastically cheered and participated in our annual cross country event. Our students are applauded for their comradery and team spirit. It is my pleasure to announce our age champions.

Age Group / 1st place: 2007 Boy Kaleb Williams 2007 Girl Tully Schweitzer 2008 Boy Nathan Niessl 2008 Girl Annabelle Moses

2009 Boy Ryan Edgar 2009 Girl Charlotte Headey 2010 Boy Rohan Schutz 2010 Girl Tatiana van Rensburg Congratulations to Investigator the winning house for 2019!

Midi Strings camp took place at the beginning of April and attendees included: Scarlet, Asher, Sophie, Charlize, Samuel, Aden, Laura, Zuri, Lola, Keira, Katie, Kiara and Madeleine.

Over the coming weeks we have several extension and enrichment opportunities for your year 5 and 6 students.

These opportunities for our highly able students provide opportunities for collaborative team work while demonstrating confidence and persistence. Congratulations to the following students: Our students participating in the Queensland Debating Union Primary School Competition are - Year 5 team – Eila, Hugh, Luka and Abigail.

Year 5/6 team – Avienda , Mia, James and Harry.

Two budding artists from year 6 are heading to The Gap State High School for the Excellence in Visual Arts Program. Congratulations to Mia and Siena.

The following students were successful in their application for a place in the Wavell Heights Middle School Problem Solving Challenge: Year 5: Eila, Charlotte, Nathan, Abigail, Ruby, Paikea , Zach and Zion Year 6: Amelia, Sonny, James, Catriona, Maxine, Saathvika, Carson and Rosa The Gap State School will be hosting the Prep Open Day on Wednesday 22 May 2019 from 8.20am to 10.20am.

Register for the Open Day at https://the-gap-state-schoolprep-open-day-2019-register. eventbrite.com.au Joanne Nicholls - Principal

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A Warm Welcome Awaits at POWERtalk Brisbane Central Ask anyone who has attended one of our meetings what they were most impressed by, and they’ll tell you it was the warm and supportive nature of our group.

POWERtalk Brisbane Central have been warmly welcoming members and guests for over 50 years, as we assist them to stand and speak with confidence and authority. Come along and enjoy learning with us.

We meet on the first and third Tuesday evenings each month from 6.45 for 7pm – 9.15pm at the Community Meeting Room, Grange Library, Evelyn St, Grange. Guests free for up to three meetings. We are part of the not-for-profit organisation, POWERtalk Australia, and membership is very reasonably priced. Enquiries please call Mary 0438 624 667.

Catholic Bushwalkers Join the Catholic Bushwalkers in all varieties of walks – city, local bush, mountains, rainforest, and creeks. Some areas are seasonal depending on the weather and time of year. The Club also programmes “beginner’s walks” to let visitors find out if they like walking distances – a bit more than the morning fitness walk around the block. For the beginners, we try to stay near the city.

For more information ring Greg on Ph: 3351 4092.

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Shed Happens for Men of The Gap/Ashgrove Another interesting and thought-provoking evening on Wednesday, 17 April 2019 at Shed Night.

Our interviewer, Craig Ray, interviewed:Mitch Koroloff - Mitch spoke about his great Grandfather, Inigo Jones known as the Weather Prophet and a pioneer of long-range forecasting in Australia.

Inigo Jones became quite famous as a long-range forecaster during his lifetime, although opinions about the accuracy of his predictions were mixed.

Inigo Jones was born in England in 1872 and was descendent from both the 17th century architect of the same name and the Bernoulli family of mathematicians.

He travelled with his family to Queensland when he was two years old. He won a scholarship to Brisbane Boys Grammar School, but instead of finishing his schooling, he

was convinced by the State Government Meteorologist, Clement Wragge, to complete a cadetship with him.

Inigo Jones became interested in long-range forecasting during the time he worked with Wragge and in 1923 his prediction of the end of a prolonged drought brought him to the attention of the media. His forecasts and articles were widely published in newspapers throughout Australia from then up until the time of his death in 1954.

His protégé was Lennox Walker.

Steve Haddan - Steve is a sports presenter/compere/ journalist and novelist, and about to embark on his next project, the Life of Wally Lewis.

A performer of rare insight and skill, Steve is one of Australia’s finest creative talents. He has had a richly textured career now extending beyond 30 years.

Have you visited Yoorala St Community Garden?

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!

98 Yoorala St, The Gap www.yscg.com.au yscgsecretary@gmail.com www.facebook.com/yooralastreetcommunitygarden

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Steve’s work as a comic satirist and performer, author, actor and keynote speaker brought enormous enjoyment to many at the April Shed Night gathering.

He has been and still is a Stand-up Comedian, Master of Ceremonies/Compere/Host at Award Nights, Industry Functions, Gala and Charity Dinners, Trade Launches, S p o r t s m e n ’s L u n c h e s , Weddings, Birthday Parties, virtually anything. He has made appearances in Character either as a known identity e.g., Ian “Molly” Meldrum, Stefan, Clive Palmer, Sir Joh, etc. He has also been involved as a Script Writer/Speech Writer, Work Place Training and Team Building Corporate Media Relations, Actor Author and

Journalist. His current project is a book about the King, Wally Lewis.

H e i s a v e r y, v e r y interesting person to learn about and listen to.

The next Shed night will be held on the 15th May 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 We look forward to sharing with you on our next “Shed Happens for Men Night”

Serenata Singers Launch New Website

The Serenata Singers have launched a n e w, i m p r o v e d website that retains the old website address.

Serenata secretary Paul Beckmann said the new site was designed to appeal to potential Home Page: Serenata Singers new choir members and provide a useful resource for existing members.

“We have cleaned the site up, eliminated the ads, and made it more aesthetically appealing. More importantly, people who come to the site to find out about the choir will find all the information that they need presented in an easy to follow manner.

This now includes some recordings of the choir singing, so people can hear what we sound like.”

The site is progressively updated with reports on recent choir activities and also includes a “members section” with rehearsal tapes and access to vocal exercises and warm-ups.

In preparation for the choir’s 50th anniversary in 2020, the site includes a “history” page that features an ever-increasing amount of information and photos tracing the choir’s development.

The non-sectarian community choir sings a mix of popular, show, religious and traditional songs. It has performed three concerts so far this year, including at The Gap Uniting Church Autumn Fair on 27 April. The choir rehearses weekly at 7.15pm Monday evenings at The Gap Uniting Church. New singers are always welcome (especially tenors and basses).

“We invite everyone to have a look at our website”, Paul says, “and, if you can carry a tune, to join us in song”. The website address is: https://serenatasingers.org.au/. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

Brisbane Tramway Museum Society Inc.

Saturday 13th April marked one of the biggest events in the museum’s history – an estimated crowd of 800 people helped commemorate the 50th Anniversary of The Last Tram Trip in Brisbane.

The last tram to run in Brisbane completed its trip at midnight on 13th April 1969. Tram 554 had the honour of making that historic trip. Earlier in the day the Last Drop Centre Tram 341 was ceremoniously piped on its last trip into Ipswich Road Depot.

In the museum’s re-enactment of that trip on 13th April, Sarah Pointing, the great granddaughter of that piper, also piped 341 into the depot to symbolise the last tram trip.

After a few moments of silence, a historic BCC Panther Bus of the 1969 era, emerged from the depot to symbolise the

Cr Steve Toomey driving 341 into the depot

Sarah Pointing piping 341 into the depot

taking-over of buses from trams. Later, at 8.30 pm, tram 554 again made the last trip into the depot.

Kid’s rides and face-painting again proved popular and various displays by SES, miniature engines, Old Petrie Town, Qld Coach& Omnibus Society and vintage motorcycles all received loads of attention.

Another feature of the day was the re-introduction of tram 400 – the first of the FM class (built in 1937) - back into service after undergoing some years of restoration. Unfortunately, it was not able to carry passengers on this day.

The museum sincerely thanks the Brisbane City Council for their support of this historic event. Apart from funding support, the Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner officially opened proceedings and Councillor for the Gap Ward, Steve Toomey, had the honour of driving 341 into the depot.

The Probus Club of The Gap Art or Science? Music or tilt-train, with educational and

engineering? Members of The Gap Probus club experienced the best of both this month!

F i r s t , D e n i s Wa y p e r gave us a fascinating and copiously illustrated talk on Dame Joan Sutherland. He showed us movie clips of her career highlights, including her signature performance of the “mad scene” in Lucia di Lammermoor. Like all our guest speakers, Denis researches his topic well and delivers with great impact.

Later in the month we switched to the other side of the brain and went to see the engineering and historical wonders of the Ipswich Railway Workshops Museum.

Popular with all age groups, this local treasure tells many stories, from the first railway in Queensland to the latest

playful exhibits for all and a wonderful model train set running through a variety of Queensland landscapes.

This was a bus trip enjoyed by all, both thos mainly interested in social history and those who liked the machinery.

And of course a good morning tea and lunch!

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 3366 2998.

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.

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Members of The Probus Club of The Gap travelled to the Ipswich Railway Museum to see the engineering and historical wonders this local treasure has to offer

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CHESS T'MINIT The Flood Cup continues at The Gap Chess Club with 8 players contesting in a round-robin format. At the extended Easter break Tony Morris remains undefeated and is leading with 4 points from 4 games played. In June the Stuart Wilson hour tournament, where each player has one hour to make all of their moves, will commence.

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

‘Voice, Interests and Education of Women’

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 win by a nice manoeuvring. Solution to April’s puzzle. 1. .. Nh5+ 2.

Rxh5 Qf4+ 3. Kh3 Rxh5+ 4. gxh5 Qh4 checkmate.

Cutting the birthday cake were past and current Presidents, June R, Helen, Lyndsay, Sheila and June C

June meeting 2019

Newmarket Bocce Club - Welcome to my world of Bocce!

Club members enjoying a game of Bocce

Last time I spoke to you I talked about Bocce, its origins and how great I think the game is, but I did not mention how we play the game.

The Game A game can be conducted between two players, or two teams of two, three or four. A

Arana VIEW Club

match is started by a randomly chosen side being given the opportunity to throw a smaller ball, the jack (called a pallino, or a boccino in some areas), from one end of the court into a zone about 5 meters in length, ending 2 meters from the far end of the court (a court is about 27 meters long), and

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Arana VIEW Club will meet on Wednesday, June 5th at the Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade. Doors open at 10.30 and the meeting starts at 11.00am, followed by a 2 -course lunch and tea and coffee. Cost is $30.00. There will be our usual lucky door and raffle prizes to support our Learning for Life students.

The guest speaker for the day will be Brian Collis from Angel Flight, who will no doubt provide an interesting insight into this wonderful organisation that assists so many.

June is also another of our “Make, Bake and Grow” tables, so please bring along items to sell.

Contact Carol on 3355 5349 by 12.00 noon Monday 3rd June if you wish to attend. New members are always welcome. is compacted ground with a couple of mille meters of sand on top. The side that first played the jack is given the opportunity to bowl first.

Once the first bowl has taken place, the other side has the opportunity to bowl. From then on, the side which does not have the ball closest to the jack must bowl until that side makes the point (is closer), then the opposing team plays: even if either team bowl all their bocce in trying to do so.

At that point, the other side bowls its remaining bocce balls. The team with the closest bocce ball to the jack is the only team that can score points in any end. The scoring team receives one point for each of their balls that is closer to the jack than the closest ball of the other team. The length of a game varies by region, but is typically to 13 points.

Players are permitted to throw the ball in the air using an underarm action. This is generally used to knock either the jack or another ball away to attain a more favorable position. Tactics can get quite complex when players have sufficient control over the bocce ball to throw or roll it accurately.

Yours in Bocce.

Mario PS. Either contact me on 0403 257 325 or Tony on 0412 386 617.

Quote of the Day

Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.

- Charles R. Swindoll

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Enoggera & Districts Historical Society Inc. 1994-2019

by Dave Livett

THE WESTERN ECHO

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At the end of April we were saddened by the passing of our life member, Olive Barlow who lived in the Enoggera area for most of her ninety-plus years and along with her dedication to the Guide movement, was an active member of EDHS almost since its inception. Great changes occurred during Olive’s lifetime and she kept abreast with all of them. A meticulous record keeper she was the personification of an era past without ever losing sight of the present.

May begins for us with an appearance at BCC Marchant Ward’s annual Lanham Park fair on May 4. We have attended this event for almost as long as it was first introduced in the early 2000s and regard it as an enjoyable event not to be missed. We thank the organising committee for allowing us to take part.

The society’s historical photographic and manuscript collection is yours to inspect and use for research each Thursday between 9am and 1pm or at other times by arrangement.

Community groups wishing to visit us should ring the number below or refer to our website or Facebook page. EDHS provides guest speakers and gladly attends school, church and other fetes.

Visitors and new members are always welcome at our library in Enoggera Memorial Hall, Trundle Street which has welcomed generations of residents of Enoggera and districts through depression war and continual social change for a century. For further information phone Dave on 3366 3191 or email dlivett@ optusnet.com au

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

Conscripts who served for countries other than Australia are welcome as associate members. To apply for both service medals to which Australian nashos are entitled; to locate a branch near you or to discover the benefits of membership, phone 3324 1277 or visit website www.nashoqld.org.au Brisbane North West branch meets on the third Sunday of each month (next May 19) commencing 10,15 at Gaythorne RSL: visitors and new members are welcome. After the meeting join your fellow members in the bistro bar for lunch. For further details on Brisbane North West branch phone Dave on 3366 3191.

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For more information contact Philippa Wightman on Ph: 3300 1846 or 0408 496 737 or mail: PO Box 270, The Gap Q 4061 The Deadline for the JUNE 2019 Edition Wednesday 22 May 2019

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The Gap/Ashgrove National Seniors Assoc Secretary Helen Morris of The Gap/ Ashgrove National

Seniors Assoc. discovered a fantastic bush poet, Gordon Clarke, hiding down in Redcliffe. After much persuading, he came to Ashgrove,& spent almost an hour reciting poems. Some he had written himself. We went from almost tears when he recited the sad sentimental poems to hilarious laughter when he recited the funny ones.

We are very lucky to have one of our members who helps restore the Australian Beaufort Bomber to flying condition at The Aviation Heritage Centre. Our next bus trip on May 10th will be to the centre at Caboolture to inspect this historic Australian aircraft, which when complete will be the only flying example of this aircraft in the world If you are interested in coming on our bustrip, or attending one of our meetings, just phone Helen on 0409 878 089.

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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 Shopping Centre, The Gap Ward Office, The Friendly Grocer The Gap, Ashgrove Electorate Office, Great Western Super Centre Management Keperra, Red Hill APO, Ashgrove APO, and the Ashgrove Library.

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Native hydrangea 3300 6304

www.ppnn.org.au

The dark green leaves with slightly toothed margins are the only characteristics the native hydrangea (Abrophylum ornans) shares with its exotic counterpart. This however, does not preclude it as a worthy contender for a place in the garden. Naturally found as a rainforest understory plant along the east coast from the Illawarra region of NSW to McIlwraith Range in Nth Qld, this large shrub flourishes in shaded, moist conditions. It is a frequent regrowth species in disturbed areas and as such is well worth considering in any revegetation project.

Although it grows in poor soils along small water courses and in gullies, the native hydrangea benefits if grown

in well composted soils and it is periodically trimmed to maintain a compact shape with dense foliage.

In the home garden, the native hydrangea is an ideal companion plant for ferns as both require similar light and moisture conditions. Further, the ferns gain the added benefit

of the shade and humidity produced by the shrub.

The native hydrangea is a dioecious species – there are separate male and female plants. Although both bear fragrant flowers in early summer, the female flowers

are greenish-yellow and form clusters whilst the male flowers are cream and found on spikes.

On the female plants, purplishblack berries ripen from March onwards. Both the flowers and the fruit are bird and butterfly attracting.

Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club

Debbie Aitcheson is the guest speaker at the Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club when it meets on 6th June at the Enoggera Memorial Hall.

She will talk about herbs.

Debbie is from The Chilli Patch at Minden where she and her husband grow potted culinary herbs, salad greens and chillies to make a living.

As well, they package over a hundred varieties of spices, such as ground ginger.

From the time history has been recorded, and even before that, herbs have played an important role in the wellbeing of mankind because they provide food, health needs, medicinal remedies, heating, dyes and fibres, etc. Their strong flavours reduce the need for the use of big amounts of salt and sugar in our diet, and most of the world’s population relies on herbs to keep healthy.

The main varieties of herbs are perennials and they are easily grown in pots which may be kept close to the kitchen for

quick and easy access. It is far better to use freshly picked herbs than dried ones. Herbs grown in a garden with other plants, deter insects and attract bees and butterflies. Apart from mint which prefers damp conditions, herbs like a rich well drained potting medium.

Are you aware that all herb flowers are edible? These days they are very popular to use as garnishes.

Debbie has been guest speaker at this garden club in past years. She usually has potted herbs to sell and a surprise for the audience, such as sample gifts of spices or seeds or a cooking demonstration using herbs with a tasty sample being available. An enjoyable morning is assured for those present.

The rain received in March and April has revived the lawn and plants in the garden. Citrus trees are blossoming and the citrus leaf miner is attacking

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the young leaves. Any affected leaves should be pruned off and discarded in a plastic bag in the garbage bin. Azaleas should be coming into bud to flower in spring. If these buds are turning brown or drop, suspect petal blight fungus which may be controlled with a fungicide. Geraniums should be pruned this month. Let the cuttings dry out for a day or two, then use them for propagation to ensure you do not lose any variety.

This club meets on the first Thursday of the calendar month except January. Morning tea is served at 9.45am and visitors and new members are most welcome. The hall, in Trundle Street, Enoggera, is close to public transport and accessible by wheel chair.

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

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Tips on rescuing baby frogmouths If you see a bundle of greybrown feathers on the ground, look closely because it might be a baby tawny frogmouth Podargus strigoides fallen out of the nest.

While not easy to see, many tawny frogmouths live in our local area. They mate for life and lay up to three eggs every year between August and December.

Local tawny frogmouth carer of 25 years, Sandra Bayley, provided these tips: Unless the bird is injured it’s best to help the baby reunite with its parents in the same location.

Parents are usually nearby wanting to help as a human parent would. Only active at night, the parents will be looking to help their baby after nightfall.

A bird on the ground is vulnerable so get it off the ground.

The flimsy nests are high

so place the baby bird on a reachable branch of a nearby tree with surrounding foliage for protection or make a fake nest with fresh leaves in a box tied to the tree.

If it falls down, put it back (only stay watching within reason).

If predator birds are attacking, take it home to sleep for the day in a box. Return it at dusk to that low branch.

That evening check if the parent bird is attending. It may just fly in and feed then fly off again. If so you can be reassured.

If it doesn’t reunite with a

Baby frogmouths can be reunited with their parents PHOTO: Mark Crocker

parent or you need advice call Sandra on 0401 544 596?.

Sometimes adult frogmouths collide with cars as they hunt for moths. If you see one sitting in the middle or beside a road, they need to be removed from further danger.

They rarely resist being helped but be safe.

Take the injured frogmouth to a bird-savvy vet or ring

Sandra. Take care to note where you found the bird.

They frequently recover and need to be returned to the same.

Sandra says frogmouths are wonderful birds.

“The highlight is the release. Being a carer is an opportunity to get to know these magnificent creatures,” she said.

The Gap Garden Club Inc. Est 1963

Ninety five Members attended our April meeting and everyone is enjoying the cooler weather and so are our gardens.

There were seventy seven entries in our horticultural and floral art competition, with some difficult decisions for our visiting judge to make in selecting the winners.

Thank you to all the members who supported our stand at the QCGC April A-Fair at Mt Coot-tha in April, and to the members who entered the floral competitions, very successfully. Our club used the money raised to go towards our donation of $1000 to help our fellow Gardeners at the Townsville Garden Club, who are still recovering from the devastating floods in February.

May is another busy month for members, with a visit to a member’s garden and our field trip to gardens and nurseries in Yatala, Mudgeeraba and Wongawallan.

A reminder to members that photos of their garden for our 2020 Calendar can be delivered at our May meeting and calendars will be on sale at our August meeting.

Our next meeting is on Tuesday 28 May at 9.30am, when the guest speaker will be from Rocky Point Products.

We c u r r e n t l y h a v e a waiting list for new membersinformation is available o n o u r w e b s i t e w w w. thegapgardenclub.org.au

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Winner Floral Art Competition ‘Autumn Mood’

Quote of the Day

There are no lines in nature, only areas of colour, one against another. - Edouard Manet The Western Echo May 2019 Page 29

Reflections...

by Richard Speechley

With the area of land purchased by State Government to establish a Soldier’s Settlement in The Gap finally divided into 43 blocks of various sizes - from six to nine acres - the ballot of selection was complete by the end of September 1919. Not all successful winners took up the offer, however many did and over time, new applicants took over the remaining available blocks.

It is understood a sum of £600 (ie: $1,200) was allocated per portion, to be for the establishment of living quarters, poultry sheds, fencing, garden and stock.

Annual rental or lease was set at just on £3.7/6d to £578 per annum and a public incubator and materials depot was also established. The handbooks given out to establish the Poultry Industry was of little or no use as it was printed and based on English conditions and described by many settlers as “useless” or “not worth reading”.

The searing hot heat under the iron roof of the poultry shed would see stock die by the hundreds and likewise, during the dire cold of winter,

had a similar effect. Coops, pens or cages needed to be able to resist foxes, dingoes, snakes etc and in open, ‘free range’ yards the chicken hawks and eagles as well as crows, attacked the chickens.

It is history now that within 10 years only five of the original settlers remained, a tribute to the resilience of those that battled on and remained.

Lot 111, containing nine acres, 2 roods and 3 perches, in Settlement Road, had been taken up by Mr T Mallon and a small cottage and some improvements don before he too joined the ranks of those walking away. It must be noted that no such thing as counselling existed to assist those who had been greatly affected by the trauma of war and many ‘bent the elbow’ to forget.

On 4 July 1921 David and Barbara Anderson applied to the commission for the lease of Lot 111, which was granted on 27 July 1921.

David, one of five sons to James and Lexie (nee Wilson) Anderson, was born in Kilbowie, Glasgow. Upon returning home to Scotland

Barbara and Dave Anderson at sea on their world tour

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

David and Barbara Anderson’s farm (left) of the corner of Settlement and Kilbowie Roads circa 1925, now known as Madison Estate

after WWI had returned to his church and renewed his friendship and courtship with a young Barbara Marshall.

Barbara was the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (nee Lockhart) Marshall born in 1893. Following the marriage of David and Barbara on 16 December, they sailed on 20 December 1920 to Australia.

Barbara’s brother Robert and his wife Jean were already settled in The Gap at this time. Local residents may be interested to note that Shallmar Street is a derivative of Marshall.

The full story of Dave Anderson is well documented on pages 8 to 17 and 114 to 117 of Reflections - Memories of The Gap Book III. Moving on to Lot 111 he remained working at Sargeant’s Engineer and with great assistance from his wife his starting flock consisted of three cockerels, 30 white Leghorn hens, 100 head of mixed species and two cockerel chickens. Barbara also had young daughter Betty who was born on 5 November 1921.

With the building of ANZAC Hall in Settlement Road, local poultry farmers soon had themselves formed into an association, with Dave as Chairman. Many members

of the association followed his methods of feeding, building sheds for better airflow and ways of marketing. He was to invent the drip nipple system to supply water to his flock - it is now a world-wide system still in use today. A ‘canny Scot’, his dedication to the poultry industry saw him become State and Federal Chairman of the Egg Boards. During WWII, he worked on Corvettes at Evans Deakin, accepted an appointment to the Boards of Poultry Farmers Co-Op Society, serving as Chairman until his retirement in 1962.

Throughout his farming life, after he and Barbara commenced with daughter Betty, they were to enjoy the arrival of two boys. Sadly the family had to endure the loss of triplets - a boy and a girl at birth and six weeks later the remaining boy. One can only imagine the effect of such an event.

Son Jim recalls that in early days sheds were set out in an east-west line, each containing eight pens, each with 25 laying hens and one very happy rooster. All sheds were numbered and laid out with military precision.

His production stock was to increase to 3,000.

Lot 111 is now known as Madison Estate.

(Continued on page 31)

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Centenary of the “Soldier’s Settlement” Trials and Disasters (Continued from page 30)

When Fred and his wife Marie Agnes (nee Carew) Wright took up Lot 106 on the town side of Settlement Road, it had already been through two other owners. The area of eight acres, 24 perches did not possess a home as such, just a large galvanised shed made out of bush timber and some very rough sheds for poultry.

Living in makeshift accommodation, it didn’t take Fred long to arrange for a very solid home to be built, while at the same time, working to extend his sheds and building up his laying hens.

He specialised in raising Black Australorp and White Leghorn chickens. The purchase of two multi-pro incubators led to the production of 2000 chickens every 21 days. With son Ron and two daughters Joan and Beverley, he added a major extension to his home.

It was at his home that local residents farewelled local personnel leaving for WWII and where the welcome home was held, organised by The

Gap Willing War Workers.

I have written about the loss of stock during heat and cold. Fred was to suffer the horrific loss of almost his entire stock in the 1940s. Calling local farmer Bill Fursman in with his horse and plough, together they made row upon row of furrows, down the back paddock, in which to bury the dead poultry.

The task of the family carting dead stock for burial is still vivid in Ron’s mind (still a local resident).

Years later, when the area was turned over for growing crops, the amazement of seeing complete eggs being turned up is a local legend to this very day. The bones and feathers had completely rotted away and gone, but those chickens on the point of laying had been remembered by their embalmed eggs.

Read the full story about Fred and Marie Wright on pages 126 to 129 of Reflections - Memories of The Gap Book II.

Finding your family: a beginners course in research Presenter/s: QFHS Tutors Queensland Family History Society invites you to come and join us on : When - Monday 15 July 2019 then weekly for six weeks Start time is 10.30 am – 12.00 noon Cost: $55.00 members and $80.00 non-members (see inclusions below Register online at: https:// www.qfhs.org.au/events/ beginners-course-july-2019/

This six week course will be very comprehensive for someone wanting to start researching their family history, but unsure of the process. Content will include home sources, organisation, BDM certificates, archives, libraries, newspapers, overseas research, and much more.

Registrations will be limited to 15 people.

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

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The well set-out poultry pens - 8 pens per shed, 25 head poultry per pen on the Anderson Poultry Farm.

(Now the site of Madison Estate.)

Wright and Harrison family get-together

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

course.Please note: This is a daytime course Presenters: QFHS Tutors

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The Gap Day & Night Pharmacy for all your pharmaceutical needs

Michael and Kate Knynenburg

We have a wide selection of Ideal Gifts for your special Mum Mother’s Day 12th May Spend over $60 on our beautiful Glasshouse products - candles, diffusers or hand products - and receive a complimentary Florence Triple Scented 60g candle*.

While stocks last and ONLY on presentation of this page instore. *Limit one per customer

HOME DELIVERY

Available Monday to Friday You’ll see us coming in our new delivery vehicle!

Open 7 Days 8:30am to 8pm Undercover Parking available under Aldi Glen Affric Street is available if parking spots in our centre are fully occupied Providing all your pharmaceutical needs including :-

• 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 May 2019 Page 32

The Gap Day & Night Pharmacy

Ph: 3300 1555 Fax: 3300 9020

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