The Western Echo October 2019

The

Western Echo

October 2019 ISSN 1327-676X

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

Students Shine Brightly at GRIPPS 2019 Concert

The Gap Region Instrumental Primary Performers School 2019 saw 153 primary students from 11 local schools embark on a musical experience culminating in a fabulous concert held at The Gap State High School. Bevan Messenger, who tutored the students over the preceeding four day music camp, led the student Orchestra at the Concert and above, takes a bow from a thrilled and captivated audience. Photograph courtesy Tim Boyd. Story Page 3

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MEDICAL CENTRE

AGED CARE Regis The Gap Phone: 1300 998 100 pg 19

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

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MORTGAGE ADVISOR Mortgage Choice Ashgrove Phone: 3463 0500 pg 13

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

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Gap Region Instrumental Primary Performers School The Gap Regional Instrumental Primary Performers School, GRIPPS, an iconic institution, has been around for over a quarter of a century. Each year between 100 to 170 grade 5 & 6 music students from local state and private primary schools present a sumptuous music performance for their parents, grandparents, friends and the wider community.

This is no ordinary feat, as for most of the students this is the first time they would have met and trained for four consecutive days before the performance. Each performing student would have gone through rigorous auditioning process before being selected to attend the training camp under the tutelage of some highly accomplished music conductors and tutors, and then performing for almost three hours on the night.

Some 29 years ago, two musicians, Natalie and Keith Sharp, imagined a nonresidential music camp closer to suburbs instead of taking children interstate. They called on the expertise of professional players, conductors and pedagogues in Brisbane. Tom Mould and Barry Starkey, then principals at Payne Road State School and Gap State School, respectively, supported the notion and helped to realise this dream. Rotary Ashgrove The Gap came on board as partners to provide logistical support to make this happen.

Rotary with the sponsorships and donations from local, state and federal members representing The Gap area and local businesses as well as some private donations each year took care of the logistics of putting on such a night of music extravaganza. This allowed tutors, conductors and teachers to do what they do best – help GRIPPS students develop their music and skills.

In 2019, GRIPPS saw students excel in their performance. Whether singing or playing one of the many

instruments, which included cello, violin, flute, saxophones, tuba and drum. Our young performers were amazing, playing beautifully and in harmony, particularly when one considers that they would have come together only four days before to practice and then play on the night. In a few cases, it was even more remarkable as they played some new pieces written specifically for 2019 GRIPPS. Music was conducted by renowned local musicians: Rachael Howley, Timo Jarvela, Jaime-Lee Zhang, Andrea Messenger, Bevan Messenger, and Brad Ruben. Choir was conducted

by Katherine Rhule and Judy Collins. They were supported by over 25 music staff and tutors from 11 schools.

T h i s y e a r, o v e r 3 5 0 parents and grandparents, and friends enjoyed the evening of music, together with as many children, if not more.

For a few grandparents, the occasion was very emotional.

After the concert, the Rotary President was told that one of the students was playing a flute passed on by a great aunt, who watched the concert in real time on Face Time from New York. Another student’s grandmother was in tears as she talked about the musical journey of her grandson, who was on drums that night. She talked about how the grandson was introduced to music by her husband and how the grandfather and grandson used to play together; grandfather had only recently passed away.

These stories highlight the fundamental truth that music is a beautiful medium through which to connect between generations and across communities, underscoring our 2019 theme, Rotary connects the world.

Whether these students go onto pursue a career in music or not, their GRIPPS experience will stay on with those involved for life. While only 1-3 GRIPPS students may go on to pursue careers in music, the experience helps

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all participants to enjoy music and learn about core life skill values – the joy of pursuing one’s interest and passion, the value of setting goals and working hard to achieve them, as well as relevance of perseverance to achieve your goal. GRIPPS also highlights the value of collaboration and harmony, be that as a member of an orchestra or a choir.

It was beautiful to see children from private and state schools enjoying music together with the support of their school staff and music tutors, representing Ashgrove State School; Bardon State School; Hilder Road State School; Ithaca Creek State School; Marist College Ashgrove; Oakleigh State School; Payne Road State School; Rainworth State School; St Joseph’s School, St. Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School;

and The Gap State School. Our local government member, Cr. Steve Toomey, State MP, Kate Jones, and Federal Member, Julian Simmonds, helped with sponsorships and raffle prizes. Local businesses who sponsored the music event and provided valuable raffle prizes, included: Arana Leagues; Wyatt Automotive; BOQ The Gap; Ashgrove Golf Club; Broncos; Guitar Bros; Carmen Briggs Harcourts Solutions; Meat @ Billy’s; Milk Café; Simply for Strings; Mortgage Choice Ashgrove; Ryan Civil Contracting; The Gap Physiotherapy; The Gap Veterinary Surgery; The Gap Village Centre Management and Young Minds Health and Development as well as a private donors. Sponsorship and donations contributed over $3,500 towards the running the GRIPPS. Thank you all.

Inside the October Issue...

African Violet Society of Qld Inc...........................................................29 Amnesty International....................................................................26 Arana VIEW Club....................................................................20 Ashgrove Forum..........................................................................20 Ashgrove Historical Society.................................................10 Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club..............................................27 Ashgrove/The Gap Men's Shed........................................................24 Boomerang Bags The Gap and Surrounds...............................................24 Brisbane Tramway Museum..................................................25 Chess T’Minit.......................................................................27 Communify ......................................................................18 Enoggera Historical Society..............................................14 Ithaca Probus Club.................................................................18 Mitchelton Garden Club....................................................29 National Servicemen’s Association of Aust. (Qld Branch)........27 Norths Hockey..................................................................12 Paten Park Native Nursery (PPNN).............................................28 Principal’s Points...................................................................22 & 23 Reflections - Vale Richard Speechley ....................................................30 Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap............................................3 Serenata Singers.............................................................17 Shed Happens for Men at The Gap/Ashgrove................................26 SOWN (Save Our Waterways Now)...........................................29 State Update - Kate Jones - Member for Ashgrove......................5 The Gap Garden Club...................................................................28 The Gap Historical Society...............................................14 The Gap Neighbourhood Watch..........................................16 The Gap Probus Club.............................................................20 Tribute to Connie Carnegie.........................................................7 Tribute to Richard Speechley ...................................................21 Ward Happenings Cr Steven Toomey.................................4

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State Update

We’re backing the FFA’s bid for the 2023 Women’s World Cup - aiming to bring nine matches to the Sunshine State! Always great to come back to the Gap Football Club with an awesome announcement.

Dropped in to speak with Year 6 at St Finbarr’s before they head off to Canberra in Term 4.

Kate Jones MP

Member for Cooper

We have locked in a marquee Easter footy fixture for The Gabba for the next three years.

Great news for tennis fans with both Novak Djokovic and Ash Barty playing in Brisbane at the same time in January next year. Ash will headline the Brisbane International while Novak will be the main drawcard at the ATP Cup making Brisbane the place to be for tennis fans in 2020!

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

Thank you to Hilder Road State School for inviting me to Officially open your new Outdoor Classroom built with the support of the Ashgrove/The Gap Rotary Club.

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Ashgrove Street Library - Official Opening

As published in September, there’s a new Street Library in Ashgrove! It’s conveniently located at the West Ashgrove 385 bus stop. It was built by Cal Hanton using specifications on the official Street Library website. The exterior design, featuring local birds, was painted by Ashgrove wild life artist, Glenyth McKenzie.

If you’d like a quiet place to read, come and sit in the new Reflective Garden which is adjacent to the Street Library and has been created by members of the Ashgrove West Uniting Church.

Everyone is invited to the official opening of the Library and Garden on Saturday 12 October at 12:30pm.

The short ceremony will be followed by a barbecue which will raise funds for Frontier Services, an organisation

which supports people who live in remote Australia.

There will also be some home-made jams, preserves and baking for sale so be sure to bring some cash with you.

How does a Street Library work?

Books come and go; noone needs to check them in or out. You simply reach in and take what interests you. When you’ve finished the book, you can return it to the Street Library or pass it on to friends or family. You may also give or swap books into the Library that you think others may be interested in – children’s books are particularly welcome.

Street Libraries are all over Australia to spread the love of books.

To find one near you, go the Street Library website. The aim is to have 5000 around Australia by 2021. You could help and become a community focal point.

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A Tribute to Connie Carnegie

by Jack and Maureen Proctor Constance (Connie) Elizabeth Carnegie (nee Proctor) 93 years 9 months - 4 November 1925 – 2 September 2019

Connie was born on 4th November 1925 to Mark and Agnes Proctor of The Gap. She was the fourth child of a family of nine.

Sadly their first child Robert passed away in February 1920 and Agnes was eventually to raise eight children – Bill, Keith, Brian, Connie, May, Ruth, Jack and Lindsay.

Connie attended The Gap State School and being the eldest girl meant she often had to stay home from school to help her mother with the chores.

At the age of 13 she went to work as a home-help for a doctor in Ashgrove. His wife was having twin girls. After that she went to work at The Egg Marketing Board and, being war time, labour was scarce, so she stayed there until she married at the age of 23.

While working at The Egg Board, she rode her bike from The Gap to Makerston Street as she was required to work until 10.00 pm one night and to 9.00 pm two nights. Connie recalled how lonely and scary her night rides were – no street lights then. She would pedal faster past the cemetery at the Methodist Church.

Across the road from the Proctor’s home lived the Carnegie family and at the outbreak of WW11 their son Donald, who was 13 years older than Connie, joined the Army and left for the front.

He was captured and spent three and a half years in the infamous camp as a POW working on the Burma railway.

With the war over, Connie and Don’s sister Peggy started going to the movies and Don joined them. From there romance blossomed and they became engaged in 1948 and were married on 21st May 1949.

They lived in Mitchelton for four years before buying land in Chaprowe Road The Gap. They built and lived in a garage while their house was being built.

While raising their family, son Glen and daughter Robyn, Connie was active in all the children’s interests from kindergarten through primary and high school, while Don was secretary of then newly formed Returned Services League and indulged in his passion for growing and exhibiting orchids. Don also wrote historical articles for the local paper.

Twelve months after retirement Don was to pass away on 14th January 1977 after 28 years of happy marriage. Robyn married and had two children and Connie loved helping out while Robyn worked. Sadly, Glen was to pass away as a result of a motorcycle accident.

Connie remained in her home until selling in 2005 and relocated, still in The Gap, to a townhouse with her daughter Robyn and Tony. She kept herself busy with gardening and family and kept a keen interest in local events. She was a foundation member of The Gap Historical Society and was Vice President for four years.

The Proctor family received due recognition for the development of The Gap when the bridge over Fish Creek in Settlement Road was named Proctor Crossing on 16th December 2009.

When Robyn and Tony moved to Victoria for work, Connie lived there until she couldn’t manage looking after herself.

Connie lived a long and happy life – always surrounded by family and friends – and spent three and a half years in Brookfield Green until her passing on 2nd September 2019.

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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!

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Army Boost Unveiled at Enoggera Barracks “This project will additionally create Over the 30-year life of the vehicles, Federal Member for Ryan Julian Simmonds has announced that the first more jobs both in Queensland and Australian industry will secure $10.2 ever boxer vehicle for the Australian nationally which is a welcome boost for billion of the total investment in acquiring and maintaining the fleet.

Army was unveiled on 24 September at the the local economy,” Mr Simmonds said.

Enoggera Barracks in the Ryan Electorate.

The boxer 8x8 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle (CVR) was officially launched under the LAND 400 Phase 2 Mounted Combat Reconnaissance Capability project.

There are 211 new CVRs committed to undertake a range of missions from regional stability and peacekeeping through to high-threat operations, and will provide improved safety to Australian soldiers on deployment and on exercises around the world.

Mr Simmonds said the $200 billion investment in the world class vehicles by The Morrison Government was vital to support the defence force.

“The Gallipoli Barracks at Enoggera is an important part of the community where more than 7,000 personnel serve their country and it’s vital that these men and woman are equipped to succeed in times of challenge,” he said.

“The new vehicles have high levels of protection, firepower and mobility and will provide a world-class capability to the Julian Simmonds MP & Minister for Defence Industry the Hon Melissa Price MP Australian Army.” at the Enoggera Barracks

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Ashgrove Historical Society More than 300 people died of the Spanish flu in Brisbane during the epidemic one hundred years ago. It is the city’s worst natural disaster which spread across the 19 local government areas, including the Ashgrove area. The Ashgrove branch of the Women’s Emergency Corps was one of the prominent anti-epidemic organisations that fought the Flu. Matthew Wengert has researched the epidemic and written City in Masks: How Brisbane fought the Spanish Flu. He will present the wider story of the disaster at Ashgrove Library on Saturday 3 November at 10am. Visitors are very welcome to attend. The morning tea that follows at 11am provides an opportunity to share memories, chat to the guest speaker and purchase publications such as Lost Ashgrove ($25) which is the Society’s best seller and makes a great gift.

Stalls outside Woolworths Ashgrove will be on Fridays 10am – 5:30pm 18 October, 22 November and 6 & 13 December. There will be books and cards for sale, a photo display and a raffle. Our books make great gifts for current and past residents of Ashgrove.

Membership fees support the researching, preserving, recording and publishing of Ashgrove’s history. Fees are $10 single per annum (1 July – 30 June), or $15 couple/family. Fees.

The Society has extensive resources that can assist with local family history and can be accessed by contacting the secretary, Julie, on 3366 4621 or email: ahs.secretary@bigpond.com.

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Eagles players flying to great heights Northern Suburbs Hockey Club players Aleisha Neumann and Charlotte Mitchell have had a September to remember.

After leading Norths to the Brisbane Women’s Hockey Association Division 1 semifinals for the first time, Aleisha was named in the Brisbane Blaze side to contest the inaugural Hockey One league starting September 29.

It will be the first time the

former Australian Country representative has played hockey at national league level.

Capping an outstanding season for Aleisha, an international umpire, she was selected to umpire at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Norths’ impressive development of home-grown talent has continued with Charlotte Mitchell recognised Charlotte Mitchell (pictured above, right) of Norths Hockey Club has been named the Brisbane Women’s Hockey Association rookie of the year for 2019.

Photo by Andrew Blanchard

Aleisha Neumann, umpiring a Brisbane hockey game, will officiate at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Photo by Andrew Blanchard

a s B r i s b a n e ’s s t a n d o u t emerging female player.

The teenager from Red Hill won the Shirley Otto Award as Brisbane Women’s Hockey Association rookie of the year.

Charlotte is the first Norths player to win the rookie of the year award since her current teammate Emily Burrows in 2009.

Grant Woodcock from Norths will represent Tassie Tigers in the Hockey One

league, while several Eagles players are competing at Australian Masters Hockey Championships in Busselton and Gold Coast in October.

Norths rounded out a successful year with five of six junior teams that contested grand finals winning premierships, including the Under 11B girls which won their grand final 5-1 to complete an undefeated season and the J2 boys winning their grand final 7-1.

Sweet Freedom Singers

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You're invited!

Please join the Sweet Freedom singers for special showcase and hear songs from their catalogue of originals 10.45am-1pm lunch included The Newmarket 212 Ashgrove Avenue Newmarket for more information and to RSVP contact mkw@communify.org.au or 0424 391 105

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Sweet Freedom Singers

Sweet Freedom Singers is a group of differently-abled singers who have been performing together for nearly a decade. They recently performed in the Queensland Music Festival Choir Showcase and would love to demonstrate their talents for our local community members.

The Sweet Freedom Singers rely on donations and sponsorship to operate and invite everyone to attend a Choir Showcase by this joyous group of singers and performers.

The Choir Showcase will be held on Wednesday 30 October at at The Newmarket, 212 Ashgrove Avenue, Newmarket, from 10.45am to 1pm, lunch included.

For more information or bookings call 0424 391 105 or email mkw@communify.org.au

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The Gap Historical Society Inc. Est. 2000

Members of The Gap Historical Society are currently preparing for their Melbourne Cup party at Nullagundi on Tuesday, 5th November commencing at 11am. Those wishing to attend should contact Elaine Zendler, ph. 33002904, if they have not already registered their intention to attend at a Society meeting. Cost for the lunch is $20 per person.

Our vice president, George Stoddart continues to make pleasing progress with the time line project. It has been interesting to reflect upon the growth of our district using data from the time line. Nineteen families settled in The Gap in the 19th Century, and by 1910 there were still only around 50 people. The post-war Soldier’s Settlement helped to increase the population to130 in 1921. Population numbers grew slowly to approximately 200 in 1931, 584 in1947, and 936 in1954.

Subdivision of the Berry Estate opposite our current shopping centre in1956 heralded much more rapid population growth with more subdivisions following in rapid succession. By1966 the population was 5,764 and it has continued to grow to 16,692 at the last census in 2016.

Long term Gap residents will be aware of the wonderful contribution Jim and Julie Nichols have made to our community with tireless work on primary and high school committees and other local organizations such as Save The Children and the nursery in Paten Rd. At our October meeting on 25th October commencing at 2:00pm, Jim and Julie will talk to us about their life growing up in Brisbane as the children of Greek parents and their early days at The Gap. All are welcome to come and hear their story.

The Gap Historical Society continues to meet at the Nullagundi Centre, corner of School and Waterworks Roads, The Gap on the fourth Saturday of each month at 2pm. Off street parking available via entrance on Waterworks Road.

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In December we will cap off a successful silver anniversary year by unveiling a commemorative plaque in our research library in Enoggera MemorialHall. We then go into recess for a month before our 26th year opens on January16.

For those wanting to visit our library we will be open every Thursday between 9-1.30 until November 28. Should you want to contact us any time between November 29 and January15 phone the number below. Enoggera Memorial Hall is located at the corner of Wardell and Trundle streets; entry via Trundle Street. Limited parking is available, accessed by either Pratt Street or Glenalva Terrace. Council bus routes 350 361 390 598 and 599 stop near the hall and Enoggera Station on the Ferny Grove line is a short walk.

Looking for a suitable Christmas gift? Our range of local history books is available at the hall. Contact us by our web site or face book pages; phone Dave on 3366 3191 or by email dlivett@optusnet.com.au. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

Ear Infections in Dogs avoiding the "Ear Canal Cycle of Disaster" Some dogs are prone to recurring ear infections. Unfortunately, the medication that worked for the last infection may not be effective for the current infection, because ear infections can be caused by a variety of bacteria and yeasts. Fortunately, after examination of the ears (otoscopy), veterinarians can use in-house laboratory techniques (microscopic examination of ear canal material) to determine the most appropriate medication on each occasion.

On some occasions, the previous ear canal infection was not completely resolved. Unresolved infections may not be obvious to the owner until they “brew-up” again, and all the while there are unwanted changes occurring that can lead to permanent damage to the ear canal lining and the ear drum.

Successive ear canal infections over a period of months or years often lead to the ear canal becoming colonised by more worrisome, multi-drug resistant bacteria. By this stage the ear drum is often conspicuous by its absence, and there is extension of infection into the middle ear. This situation if often only successfully managed by surgically removing the external ear canal and scraping out the bony middle ear cavity – a major surgical undertaking that is best avoided.

Avoidance of this “Cycle of Disaster” rests with two basic principles. Firstly, the importance of follow-up examination after a period of ear canal treatment cannot be overemphasised. It is important to establish that the infection has completely resolved. Secondly, it is important to recognise that one of the major causes of recurrent ear canal infections is underlying environmental and food allergies.

If the ear canal is to be healthy going forward, these allergies must be identified and managed. If your dogs’ ears smell or he won’t leave them alone, it’s best to get a vet to have a look.

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The Gap Neighbourhood Watch Committee News

It has been another wonderful month for The Gap Neighbourhood Watch.

We loved meeting so many locals at the recent Sunlit Sounds Festival held at the Hilder Road State School.

Our volunteer team has grown and so have our plans for even more community driven initiatives to keep our amazing suburb safe and connected.

Ben Poppy has joined our team putting his hand up to

take on the Treasurer position which is outstanding. Ben brings a lot of new skills and great ideas to the team.

We have an exciting month ahead in October with our first Neighbourhood Watch The Gap Community Event. Park, Play, Picnic is to be held at ANZAC Memorial Park, 12 Glen Affric Street, The Gap, on October 20th -1-3pm Please join us and bring your picnic rug, a picnic and your friends and family for

a casual community catch up. There will be free sweet treats provided by Love Inside Brisbane and we’ll also have a kids art class run by Nurture the Knack.

One of our awesome volunteers Mollie (from the Bank of Queensland), will be leading a guided walk around a small area of our lovely suburb starting from ANZAC Memorial Park at a pace suited to any age.

As part of this event,

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Monday 21 October

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information for seniors as a part of the Get Online Initiative will also be available.

We’d love it if you could please RSVP so we can ensure enough treats for everyone, if you aren’t on Facebook you can email us ? h t t p s : / / w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m / events/3473654409326966/ FUNDRAISING We have our biggest fundraising event on the 13th October at Bunnings Keperra and we will be manning the BBQ. So please support by coming and buying a sausage and a beverage, and we welcome anyone who can spare an hour or two to help volunteer on the day.

CRIME STATISTICS The most common crime statistic reported by the police for The Gap 4061 in recent weeks has been Stealing from a Motor Vehicle.

Here are some vehicle security tips.

Remove temptation always lock doors and close windows when your vehicle is unattended.

If you must leave valuables in your motor vehicle keep them out of sight.

If you have off street parking, use it. If possible, park behind locked gates or in a locked garage. Parking on the street greatly increases the risk of theft.

Volunteers: If you’d like to get involved and become part of our team, please email us at neighbourhoodwatchthegap@ yahoo.com.au Your Suburb, Your Home, Your Family, Your Community find us on facebook: www.fb.com/ neighbourhoodwatchthegap or email us: neighbourhoodwatchthegap@ yahoo.com.au

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Serenata’s Gonna Sing

The Serenata Singers are busy preparing for their annual gala concert to be held on Saturday 2 November at The Gap Uniting Church Auditorium. The concert is a highly anticipated annual event and follows on the heels of last year’s successful concert, which commemorated the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI. It takes place in the lead up to next year’s concert that will celebrate the choir’s 50th anniversary.

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

The theme for this year’s concert is “I’m Gonna Sing”.

Choir musical director Lois Cutmore commented that the choir has developed a very interesting program to illustrate the many different styles and moods of choral music. This includes, among others, medleys of songs from the legendary American song writers George and Ira Gershwin; John Denver; the classic Broadway musicals West Side Story and Oklahoma; Gilbert and Sullivan; and Disney’s The Lion King. The concert will also feature a rousing rendition of the traditional AfricanAmerican spiritual, I’m Gonna Sing, which lends its name to

Hello and welcome! It is getting increasingly close to the end of the year – I cannot believe that we are about to launch into the final school term and with it the loads of extra activities that accompany end of term - school formals, Christmas parties, planning family get togethers and so the list goes on.

I think this is a great time of the year to take advantage of the benefits of FAST FOOD – and before you get horrified at the thought of over-processed, unhealthy and non-nutritional options available out there, I am talking about FOOD you can prepare FAST but not compromise taste, quality and most importantly, healthy ingredients cooked the way YOU prefer.

Throughout the year we cater for a lot of families who, through nothing more sinister than family life, leaves them one, two and sometimes many nights per week wanting to stay within the boundaries of good, nourishing food for the family but just don’t have the time to spend on preparation - between school pick up, Dancing, Sport, Mum or Dad working late, School Meetings, Shopping, etc. its really hard to not be tempted to go for something easy for dinner.

Here at Meat U @ Home we are always looking for new and exciting dinner options for you to have that FOOD on the table FAST. Currently we have a number of options for you to choose from – Thursday – Sun (and by order other days) we have a cooked, ready to east Roast (great with a quick salad and some nice crusty bread) Chicken Enchiladas – Free Range chicken Breast mixed with Mexican Salsa, Beans, Capsicum and Cheese then rolled into a delicious Burrito wrap and topped with Salsa, ready for you to pop into the oven for 20 mins and serve either on their own or with rice or salad.

Chicken Mignons or Mini Roasts – in a variety of different flavours these little guys are extremely popular and easy

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Serenata Singers at their 2018 Gala Concert

the concert’s title. “That song”, says Lois, “has to be one of the most joyous and exuberant songs of praise ever written.”

At the time of writing, guest artists for the concert were still to be confirmed.

Serenata Singers, Annual Gala Concert, 7.30pm,

Saturday 2 November, Uniting Church Auditorium, 1050 Waterworks Road, The Gap. Tickets, which are available at the door, are Adults $25, Seniors/Concessions $20, School students - $10.

A supper will be provided.

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to prepare – straight into the oven or air fryer for about 15 – 20 mins and they’re done!

Pastry and Capri parcels – these are where my wonderful butchers love to show me their artistic side in creating some amazing tastes and wrapping them in a light flaky pastry ready to bake for 30 mins and serve with your favourite sides, You have many choices with our pastry lines and we rotate the flavours regularly to keep it interesting Ready to Heat and Eat stir fries and curried sausages are also another family favourite – all made right here with fresh market veggies.

Then of course there is always the selection of home made pies, quiches, risottos and meatballs to choose from.

This month we have added CURRIED BEEF AND VEGGIE and (when available) CURRIED GOAT pies to the range to add some much needed variety.

All in all, we are happy to offer you a selection of FOOD that’s FAST to help you through those busy times with the family.

Call in, phone ahead or order for home delivery and we will look after your every need.

Until next month, stay healthy, eat well and MEAT U @ The Gap Village soon!

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Meals on Wheels volunteers have been delivering meals to people in their own homes for more than 60 years.

Home delivered meals are so much more than just a meal.

“People look forward to their volunteer visits, for some people their Meals on Wheels visitor may be the only visitor they have all day. Our vollies provide important social connections for people who might be housebound with illness or age related limited mobility. Meals on Wheels volunteers are also important visitors who can notice if someone might appreciate a little more help at home or who might benefit from some of the other support we can offer.” Said Georgina Holloway, Manager of Communify’s Aged Care Services Volunteering with Meals on Wheels is easy, taking up no more than a couple of morning hours once a week. It’s rewarding work that will provide connection with someone who appreciates the home visit as well as social connections with the Communify team. We also offer generous leave provisions!

Communify is currently extending its in home support and its centre based respite program will soon be available on Saturdays.

For enquiries about our aged services contact Communify on 3510 2700.

Communify currently has vacancies for volunteers each week day. Contact Mish on 3510 2750 or visit communify.org.au to find out more about joining the team.

Interesting times continue at Ithaca Probus Club

A great day out was enjoyed recently by a full bus load of our members as we again visited the fantastic floral display at the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. It has become something of a pilgrimage every few years, and always one of the more popular activities conducted

by Ithaca Probus Club, located in Ashgrove.

Another popular outing is coming up again soon - a return visit to Nola’s Gardens at Donnybrook. Then it will be our traditional Christmas lunch, again booked at the 'Paddo' Tavern.

The series of interesting and informative guest speakers continue at the monthly general meetings held at the Ashgrove Bowls Club, Yoku Road, Ashgrove, on the second Thursday of each month. Last month we were again enthralled by the language mastery of Professor Roly Sussex, who returned after a break of a couple of years. Our members give shorter talks, usually about their careers or recent travels, at our meetings, which help us to know each other better.

Inclusion of our members in the various activities is the primary focus of the club. Other activities which further promote social interaction are the monthly dine-outs - sometimes lunches but usually dinners, cards afternoons, and a poetry group.

Monthly club newsletters keep members informed of all the various social opportunities that come with participation in a Probus 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

My Life at Regis The Gap Shirley Tilby has been a resident at Regis The Gap for three and a half years. When first moving into aged care she was worried about what her future was going to be like, however she quickly settled and within two weeks, she knew she had nothing to worry about.

Shirley said, “Everyone is so nice and kind and as I can’t live at home I am happy to live here.”

Shirley has been on many bus outings over the years. The Lifestyle Program concentrates on getting residents out into the community, and ensuring that they feel connected to their local area.

“My favourite destinations have been Maleny, the museum and our local Brookside Shopping Centre. Every Christmas we do the Christmas Lights Tour which I really enjoy.”

“What I look forward to most is every Thursday when we have the Ageless Playgroup visit our home. This intergenerational program has been running for over a year and I enjoy watching the little babies grow. They are so happy, it takes me back to the days when I had my own children.”

We have great volunteers her at Regis The Gap that attend our activites, we have lots of laughs during bingo and happy hour which Shirley loves to attend.

“I would encourage anyone to come to Regis The Gap, as you will be well looked after.”

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The Probus Club of The Gap This month our regular meeting, which we strive to make lively, had two special treats. It’s not every day you can hear a first-hand account of involvement in an oil-rig explosion – this from a member who was a professional chef.

The other was one of the most engaging guest speakers we’ve ever had – literally. Heather Joy Campbell engaged members in Laughing Yoga, and it wasn’t just a question of sitting down and listening. Far from it! Heather Joy is a certified Laughing Yoga teacher, trained by the Giggling Yoga himself, Dr Madan Kataria, and she shows how stress and anxiety can be relieved by laughing – even if at first the laughter is a bit forced. Soon it comes naturally. Members say – it worked!

The bimonthly lunch was at Zegatos, in the Ashgrove Golf Club. Chef Tony turned on a great meal, and the 30+ members present did the rest with sparkling conversation, so a good time was had by all.

We were pleased to welcome four new members this month, but there is still room for more. 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 or email on secretary. probusthegap@gmail.com. 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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Ashgrove Club

Ashgrove Members recently attended the Queensland Biennial State Forum Conference from 13 – 15 September where Ann Davies represented Ashgrove in the Ruth Don Grand Champion Speaking Award and Pam Nugent represented the club in the Marjorie Puregger Champion Impromptu Speaking Award competitions. Our speakers acquitted themselves extremely well, but both awards were taken out by representatives from Dalby Forum.

Several Ashgrove members will attend the National Council of Women Queensland Bursaries Fund-raising Morning Tea and Fashion Parade at Tattersalls on 10 October. Forum Communicators is an affiliated member organisation of the NCWQ and are keen supporters of the programme which provides numerous bursaries to female students in various fields of tertiary study each year.

Ashgrove Forum Communicators Club held its 945th monthly meeting on Wednesday 18 September 2019. The speaking topic was “On the March”. Jayne Krieger delivered a most informative, well researched ten-minute speech on the many species of ants. The meeting Assessor was Anna Bowman from Cleveland Forum who joined members after the meeting for an enjoyable dinner at the Ashgrove Golf Club.

Regular meetings will not be held at the usual venue in the Ashgrove Library Meeting Room for the rest of the year due to renovations. The October Meeting will be held in the Ashgrove Golf Club on Wednesday 16 October at 6.45pm. This will be annual inter-club debate against Bremer Forum. Ashgrove Forum currently holds the trophy which is always keenly contested.

The Ashgrove team will be Dr Pat Pepper, Ronda Nix OAM and Jayne Krieger who will be trying their utmost to retain the trophy. The topic is “that Political Correctness is a Threat to Free Speech”. Visitors most welcome to attend.

For more information call Pat Pepper: 0458 696 267 - for more information on Forum Communicators please visit the website www.beconfident.org.au

Arana VIEW meeting November 2019 Arana VIEW club will meet on Wednesday 6th November at the Arana Leagues Club ,Dawson Parade, Keperra .Doors open at 10.30am for the meeting to commence at 11.00am. Cost for the 2 course lunch, tea or coffee is $30.00.

This meeting is our last “Make, Bake and Grow” table for the year, so bring along all those Christmas Goodies to be sold on the table.

Our guest speaker for November is Sonja Marsden from Hummingbird House.

Our usual raffles will be available as will be our lucky door prizes, all proceeds of which goes towards supporting our Smith Family Learning for Life Students.

New members and guests are always welcome. Please phone Carol on3355 5349 to book by noon Monday 4th November. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

Richard Speechley September 1932 - September 2019

by Cameron Speechley

Today we farewelled my Dad who, 22 years ago, received the gift of life through another family’s generous donation when he received a donor kidney.

He understood the importance of being given a second chance of life, even at the age of 65, and he lived every minute to the fullest.

He was the most positive, happy person you would ever meet and maintained a sense of humour right up to the end.

The generous organ donation gave our whole family 22 years of memories, stories and support that our family would never have enjoyed.

On Sunday 22 September he celebrated his 87th birthday in true Speechley style with family and ice-cream cake.

RIP Richard.

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

Hilder Road State School Following such a successful Term 3 with our Musical, Science Week and Book Week, Term 4 is shaping up to be another exciting term.

Our Year 5 students who have completed their community service hours will be awarded their Leadership Pins at a special assembly next week, and then they will be invited to nominate for Student Leadership positions for next year.

Hilder Road State School is turning 40 this year! Our wonderful P&C Association are planning a ‘Party in the Park’ on Saturday, 26th October to celebrate the anniversary. All community members are welcome to attend with the program of events running from 12pm to approx. 7pm.

Jodie Watts - Principal

St Peter Chanel School After a hearty breakfast to fuel the competitors, our students representing the school at the Zone 4 Track and Field Carnivals came home in second place! This is an amazing achievement given the size of the other schools we compete against in our division. Congratulations to the students, those involved in their training and their family ‘support crew’.

With other communities across Queensland, we have honoured Child Protection Week. Protecting children is everybody’s business. As part of our initiatives our AdoptA-Cop, Detective Sergeant Katrina Carr spoke with students about their safety and the importance of recognising, reacting and reporting.

The 2019 NAPLAN School and Student Summary Reports have been released and it is exciting to see our school’s achievements, both individually and collectively.

We have much to celebrate,

whilst the results can also provide us with direction for future teaching and learning.

O u r Ye a r 5 s t u d e n t s and several members of staff have enjoyed Camp at Luther Heights Youth Camp, located at Coolum Beach.

Kindness, fun, cooperation were key areas of focus on this adventure and by all accounts the students had a fantastic experience, enjoying the great facilities, delicious food and challenging yet inspirational outdoor activities. These included raft building, team challenges, Mt Coolum flying fox, beach games, low ropes, scavenger hunt and a movie night.

A big congratulations with well done to our twelve students (and their teacher, Miss Lauren Hunter), who performed admirably at the Speech Contest run by the Modern Languages Teachers Association Queensland held at Griffith University. The students introduced themselves and presented a speech from memory. The two judges then asked the students questions in Japanese, relating to their speech. As you can imagine, this is an impressive feat for 9 to 12-year olds. These students rose to the challenge and did themselves and the school proud. Participants: Archie E, Lily P, Harper S, Alex C, Jacob E (German speech contest).

Highly Commended: Phoebe H, Eliza E, Mitchell P, Bridget N, Josie K, Mia W. 4th in her Yr 6 division: Lucy M. 2nd in her Yr 5 division: Lucy L There was much splashing on the last Sunday of term, with many of our students entering the pool to gain points for our school, as part of The Gap Cup swimming challenge.

This annual interschool competition is hosted by the local Gap Gators Swimming Club. The noise continued into the following Monday morning, though it was of a different kind. There was a great buzz on assembly as we acknowledged these students

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and their achievement in again bringing home the coveted Gap Cup! Congratulations and well done to all involved.

Congratulations to our musicians who successfully auditioned for a place in the Gap Regional Instrumental Primary Performers School (GRIPPS) program. This exciting and successful annual event is organised by Rotary (Ashgrove / The Gap) and involves twelve other primary schools from the local area. Our musicians (Sam A, Madelaine C, Alex C, Chloe G, Sabine L, Aoife M, Max R and Mia W) spent four days at camp refining their skills, under the direction of professional tutors, attending master classes and tutorials. The final concert was the culmination of their endeavours and showcases all the various band, strings and choral groups. Many thanks to Rotary (Ashgrove / The Gap) for this fantastic local initiative.

Our school community gives much to worthy causes and recently Jump Rope for Heart (coordinated by the Heart Foundation) received our focused efforts. The students absolutely loved skipping and learning new tricks and skills, all the while remembering exercise enables us to have a happy, healthy heart. Parents and carers joined us on National HPE Day to celebrate our Jump Off Day, where we had skipping demonstrations to music and worked through rotational activities. Thank you to the wonderful families who logged on to fund raise for us this year. Your efforts have enabled us to raise over $6100 for the Heart Foundation.

As the term drew to a close our thoughts were with student Chloe G in Year 6 who flew to Darwin to compete in the National Track and Field Championships. Chloe qualified in the combined event which includes 100m, 800m, Shotput and Long jump.

We are absolutely thrilled for Chloe to compete at this level.

All of St Peter Chanel has cheered Chloe from afar!

It is not too late of explore enrolment for Prep next year.

We also have limited vacancies in other year levels in 2020.

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 National Science Week was celebrated with activities aimed to encourage an interest in Science and STEM and to inspire students to become fascinated by the world in which we live. SCINEMA was held and activities and experiments occurred throughout the week. Our UQ Science Ambassadors put on a wonderful display of expulsive chemical reactions and these students also spent time decorating Q Block and writing daily quizzes for students. The winner of the National Science Week Art Competition was Lara (Year 7) and runner up was Mia (Year 8).

Jessica, Sophie, Genevieve, Gabby, Amelia, Ana, Jasper and Harry competed in the United Nations Youth Evatt Competition. This is an extremely competitive model of the United Nations debating competition run with thousands of students competing in pairs all over Australia and New Zealand.

Our teams advanced to the State Semi-Finals and Jessica and Sophie then progressed to the Grand Finals, placing 4th in the State and successfully qualifying for Nationals which will be held in November.

Tahnee Logan attended the Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment (RYPEN) in August. RYPEN is for young (Continued on page 23)

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The Gap State High School (Contd)

people who have the potential to be great leaders and just need that extra nudge to step up. From beach frisbee to facing fears on the flying fox, every minute of RYPEN was unforgettable and walking away from this camp, Tahnee felt more motivated than ever.

This terms Winter Music Concert was another wonderful event demonstrating the depth of talent we have here at The Gap State High School.

Our incredible te achers crafted beautiful, evocative and thoroughly enjoyable performances for our talented students.

Congratulations to Carina Weder for being awarded the Memorial Award at the Enoggera Eisteddfod. This award is given to the performer with the highest overall marks in two sections. Carina placed first in the 14-15 year-old piano section and second in the 14-15 year-old violin section.

Brin Watson (Year 9), was selected in the Queensland U14 State Water Polo Team and competed at the Australian Interstate Championship Tournament in Hobart. Brin had a strong tournament finishing in the top 10 goal scorers and being named in the seven person Tournament Team selected by the referees from all players participating in the championship.

Year 8 students, Dylan and Joshua, represented the school at the Queensland Schools State Orienteering Championships and were rewarded with selection in the Queensland Team. Dylan and Joshua will travel to northern Victoria for the Oceania Orienteering Championships in October.

Our Volleyball teams had a fantastic 3 days at the Senior Schools Volleyball Cup at the Gold Coast with all teams playing well and achieving very successful results. Thank you to all our coaches, parents

and of course the talented and hardworking students who represented our school with so much pride and good sportsmanship.

Anne McLaugchlan – Principal

The Gap State School We have a very talented young athlete at our school.

Charlotte recently represented the Metropolitan North Track and Field team and participated in the state competition in Long Jump.

I am very pleased to inform the community that Charlotte came second in Queensland for Long Jump and is now a member of the Queensland team and has participated in the national championships in Darwin this week. The national championships are the highest level of school sport for primary students and Charlotte’s achievement means she has placed higher than thousands of children competing across Queensland.

Twenty students from TGSS participated in the 2019 Maths Tournament at Albany Hills State School.

This event aims to foster an interest in mathematics and creative problem solving by providing intellectual fun in a scholarly environment. It begins with a team event where teams cooperate to solve 10 questions within 45 minutes.

The second part of the event is a relay challenge where team members take turns in pairs to solve as many questions as they can in 1 hour. Four teams of Year 5 and 6 students from TGSS competed against 50 other teams from across the North West District. All of our students worked very hard to solve these highly challenging problems and showed great determination and resilience. A huge congratulations to Team C (Amelia, Carson, Catriona, Maxine and Saathvika) for taking out 1st place in this event! This is an incredible result and we are very proud of your achievements!

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Sixteen students from Years 5 and 6 participated in the 2019 Literacy Olympics at Wavell State High School.

This exciting event had teams compete in a literacy-based challenges, arts trivia and crazy word games. Our 4 teams prepared for this event by honing their skills in grammatical concepts such as anagrams, homophones and idioms as well as brushing up on their knowledge of trivia.

This year, over 40 teams from schools around the district competed. All our students showed enthusiasm and determination while working cooperatively with their team mates throughout the event.

Many even came away with some amazing prizes! Our students represented The Gap State School proudly and we congratulate them on their achievements!

Well done to the OptiMINDS Challenge teams who represented our school in recent competitions. Students from Years 1-6, worked on a long-term challenge, in the Science/ Engineering

category, teams were asked to build a device that could shift a monument to a raised platform. In the Language/ Literature challenge, students were asked to perform a script that portrayed two works of wisdom and promoted a festival to celebrate their creators. The creativity and commitment with which the teams approached these tasks was evident on the day, with all the teams presenting their solution to the judges and audience with confidence.

Teams also participated in a spontaneous challenge that asked them to relate a stimulus picture to their understanding of wisdom. They showed impressive collaborative skills and innovative responses.

This unique opportunity to develop and combine a range of skills in a team learning context, is only made possible through the collaboration and commitment of the involved students, staff and parents. A mighty and highly valuable experience for all.

Joanne Nicholls - Principal

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Not only saves the environment but also gives a helping hand to our local community groups!

Boomerang Bags The Gap and Surrounds is pleased to be able to pay forward the kindness shown by our many volunteers who help make boomerang bags and reduce our plastic foot print, as well as contribute to social wellbeing in the community.

Since inception in 2017, BBTGS has generated more than $8000 from the sale of bags, most of which has been given out as grants to local community organisations.

The latest was in July 2019

when BBTGS gave out grants with a total value of $1850 to four local community groups serving in The Gap and surrounds, generating additional flow-on benefits.

This includes: Seed grant to The Gap Neighbourhood Program.

This will help start the Gap Watchling Program involving Primary and High Schools as well as local policeman. Their goal is to teach kids how to be safe in their physical and social space through regular

Men’s Shed movement continues to grow The idea of the “Men’s Shed” as a productive place for older men was born in Australia in the 1990s. The movement continues to expand at a remarkable rate. Around Australia there are now over 1000 Men’s Sheds and internationally there are roughly 450 Sheds in Ireland, 300 in the United Kingdom, 100 in New Zealand and 20 in Canada. The movement has also started to gain momentum in the United States.

Locally, Ashgrove/The Gap Men’s Shed also continues to thrive. With nearly 100 members from all walks of life, the Shed is a vital community investment. While first and foremost a place for men to knock around with a group of mates, its broad range of activities contributes to members’ health and wellbeing, with flow-on benefit to partners, families and the wider community.

The activities reflect the diverse range of interests of members. They currently include - woodworking and general manual arts (from tinkering about to community-benefit projects), walks, bike rides, book club, cards, a talking technical group, a discussion group, monthly barbecues, guest speakers and many away events such as camping trips, theatre attendances, luncheons, boat trips and excursions to gardening expos. Importantly, many members prefer just to sit and talk casually with other men. While we are a regular men’s shed for members, we proudly include wives, partners, friends and guests in excursions and special social events.

We also welcome visits of men from other organisations and recently our special guests at our monthly barbecues have been some residents from Regis The Gap aged care facility and their carers. Regis The Gap is a valued supporter of Men’s Shed and we see the visits both as an opportunity for Regis residents and Shed members to engage socially, as well as for the Shed to show our appreciation for Regis’s support.

If you are interested in checking out our particular Men’s Shed, drop in for a visit on any Tuesday or Thursday morning.

You will be made welcome. Typically, men often stumble into the Men’s Shed looking for something - anything - to do, but they find much more: community, purpose and friendship.

For enquiries about Men’s Shed activities or about Ashgrove/ The Gap Men’s Shed generally, please see our website (www. ashgrovethegapshed.com) for contact details. Send us an email or phone our Secretary.

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dialogue and discussions. It aims to help educate our youth and the wider community to understand, educate and address mental and physical safety and key social issues that are impacting youth of The Gap. A grant to Payne Road State School P&C has helped purchase some fun and educational toys for their new play group, whose goal is to help future students start a transition easily to school environment https:// www.facebook.com/groups/ PayneRdTykes/ A small grant to support the Wacky Sisters’ new initiative to recycle, reuse and repurpose old and new fashion items residents no longer wanted and swap for something “new”.

This will help reduces the large amounts of unwanted textiles currently sent to landfill.

Grant to First Hike Project Brisbane to purchase camping gear. First Hike Project is about taking groups of young refugees on weekend bush walking and camping trips with local Australians. This aims to provide positive connection and welcome to their new country and to the people, wildlife and bush of South East Queensland. This satellite group was recently started by volunteers from The Gap and surrounds as well as from across Brisbane, following the success of the original initiative in Perth, WA. (https://firsthikeproject. org.au/about-us/).

In 2018-19 BBTGS supported many activities f o c u s s i n g o n c h i l d r e n ’s education. These included: The Gap State High School’s Junior Boomerang Bags group (www.facebook. com/tgshs/) Payne Road State School Environment Club initiative to place paper recycling bins in each classroom (https:// payneroadss.eq.edu.au)

Mt Nebo State School’s Story Dog program helping children develop reading skills in a non-judgemental environment (https://www. storydogs.org.au); Mitchelton State School’s initiative to establish its Compost Hub in partnership with the Brisbane City Council https://mitcheltonss.eq.edu. au); and Balaangala indigenous group’s initiative at their Community Gardens in The Gap to establish a special table of specially commissioned authentic artefacts, tools, clap sticks, shields and boomerangs, for interactive activities designed to share and teach young children Aboriginal culture, history, story-telling etc (https://www. facebook.com/balaangala) BBTGS volunteers make bags from a range of durable donated fabrics, including sail cloths, umbrellas, doona covers and chicken feed bags.

Even discarded sheer curtain fabric has been repurposed to make produce bags. From the sale of their bags, BBTGS hopes to continue to assist other local community groups in The Gap and surrounds who are working on addressing environmental issues, social wellbeing issues in schools and the wider communities, and other educational and community developments.

For more information contact us through email (bbtgs4061@gmail.com) or our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ boomerangbagsthegapand surrounds/.

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Brisbane Tramway Museum Society & Ferny Grove Men's Shed

Following the disastrous fire at Paddington Depot in 1962, in which some 65 trams were destroyed, the Brisbane City Council built a further eight trams. Some parts used in these trams were retrieved from the wreckage of the fire and so these trams were called Phoenix Class.

Phoenix class trams were built to the basic design of the FM class, but with significant improvements. They featured padded seats, fluorescent lighting, timber interior panelling and internal mirrors at each end to enable conductors to better monitor the doors. They also had advance designed wheels, specially created to reduce the noise whilst travelling. As with the FM’s, they carried 110 passengers and were adorned with the picture of a Phoenix bird under each driver’s window.

Of these eight trams, 554 was the last built. It was also the tram which carried out the very last tram trip in Brisbane on 13 April 1969, and is the youngest tram in our fleet at Ferny Grove.

Our driver-training program has commenced under the control of Ian Martin. However, there is still room for a few more trainees so if you would like to learn to drive our fleet of trams, please ring the museum on 3351 1776.

In the Men’s Shed, the tram simulator is almost complete and is awaiting placement in our shop area where it can be properly supervised. Initially, ‘drivers’ will be able to simulate working the tram on our own lines.

An interesting sideline to our normal activities has been the use of our grounds by State Emergency Service personnel to carry out chain saw training—well away from houses etc so the noise factor is not a problem (photo below).

Remember, the museum is operational on each Sunday afternoon (weather permitting) from 12.30 until 4.00 pm, with 6 trams in use—no need to book!!

However the museum does take bookings for groups wishing to visit—simply phone 3351 1776.

Contact us Ph: 0432 967 829 walkingfootballbrisbane.com.au info@walkingfootballbrisbane.com.au

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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Shed Happens for Men of The Gap/Ashgrove We met as usual on the third Wednesday of September and had Ricky Blacanshe from the Queensland Police Service address us in relation to various safety issues, not only around the home but in relation to internet safety and with respect to other current topics involving policing in Queensland.

Ricky provided some interesting information in relation to drug use and abuse and the way it is affecting our community.

Important information was provided to our members in relation to preventing crime.

This discussion extended to the prevention of motor vehicle theft through to identity theft.

Cybersecurity was certainly an issue for all of us and will be the subject of a special guest in 2020 who will address this very important issue.

Our second speaker was Mr Evan Maloney. Evan who is a local from our community

spoke widely about his experience in marketing, advertising and journalism and about his time working for Thai Airlines and then various organisations in the Asia Pacific region including a newspaper in Hong Kong and Philippine Airlines.

Evan also spoke widely about his experiences in Australia including the time when he ran an Aboriginal corporation in the Pilbara and the negotiation that he was able to do on behalf of the indigenous people with multinational mining companies.

Evan spoke widely about the needs of our indigenous brothers and sisters and what can be done to assist them.

The other topic that Evan spoke to related to his son who suffers from a disability.

The rolling out of the NDIS has been a very important social support to families with children who have disabilities.

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year milestone of European settlement in The Gap. As part of marking that milestone, we will be devoting the whole evening to our local historical expert Jeff Hilder.

Councillor Toomey has arranged for a cake for supper and we look forward to seeing members of our community attend on 16th October 2019 at 6:00pm at The Gap Scout Den on Paten Road, The Gap. In November, we will not be having our normal meeting but rather will be having our community meeting which will be on Friday, 29 November 2019, starting at 6:00pm at The Ashgrove Bowls Club.

Our Community Shed meeting in November will have two segments of interviews. The first in relation to domestic violence with Mr Ian Leavers from the Queensland Police Union and Ms Karyn Walsham from the

Domestic and Family Violence Implementation Council. The second part of the evening will be taken up with an interview with Professor Roly Sussex, linguistic expert.

The Community Shed e v e n i n g o n F r i d a y, 2 9 November 2019, is open to all members of the public and we look forward to celebrating the end of the year with a great evening.

Any enquiries with respect to our normal meetings or the community evening can be passed to our contacts being Craig on 0417 736 897 or Lionel on 0417 786 542.

Amnesty International Local Groups Meet in Ashgrove and The Gap Members of Amnesty International were proud to participate in the incredible mass marches on September 20 in support of climate justice.

Over 80,000 people marched in Sydney, and many more around Australia. Amnesty International also awarded Greta Thunberg and the Fridays for Future movement their highest award, the 2019 Ambassador of Conscience, for their leadership in climate change movement. We also presented student leaders of the School Strike 4 Climate Movement across Australia Ambassador Of Conscience awards for their work on climate change. We also recognise student leaders from across the world, including Filipino teenager Marinel Sumook Ubaldo, who has been a student activist ever since her country was devastated by a severe tropical cyclone which killed thousands and made millions homeless. She now works to hold governments accountable in confronting climate change.

All these activists are inspirational in their continued efforts to bring change and fight for action to address climate change. We hope more and more people can be inspired by their passion and stand up together for climate justice.

The Helen Black Amnesty International group meet between 9-11am on the second Monday morning of the month in The Gap and would love to hear from anyone interested in joining the group. Please contact Di on 33001861.

The Ashgrove Amnesty International group meets on the first and third evenings of the month and can be contacted by emailing Sally on 3366 2046 or 0476 006 990. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club

Thank you from Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club Changing from the norm always creates a challenge and so for Ashgrove/The Gap Lions club moving our popular garage sale from the usual location to another, plus changing the day, filled everyone with a sense of trepidation; however the club is also aware that it is sometimes necessary to make these changes to keep things alive and relevant in our ever changing environment. As we are committed to working with others in our local community to the benefit of all when we had the chance to work with Hilder Road State School by holding the sale on the school premises it seemed too good an opportunity to pass up.

We needn’t have worried as the day was an outstanding success with over $6,400 raised. It is not only the hard working members, partners and friends of Ashgrove/The Gap Lions who need to be thanked for this fantastic result but other members of our community as well. It was great to be able to use the school facilities and have members of the school operating the canteen and barbeque, serving tasty refreshments, plus the added treat of some wonderful creative face painters! Without the generous contributions from our local community, who delivered or arranged for us to pick up their pre loved treasures, there would have been nothing for us to sell! Finally, we hope that all those who came along on the day, looking for that special something and knowing that all money spent would be returned into the community, went home after enjoying a wonderful experience.

Thank you to you all. It is this combined effort and the sense of community that comes from it that makes the effort the Lions members put into this sort of activity so worthwhile.

Of course Ashgrove/The Gap Lions do not stop and no doubt you would have seen us ‘rattling tins’ recently to raise money for the fire ravaged areas of Qld. Coming up, there is a sausage sizzle at Bunnings and, with the Melbourne Cup next month, look out for members of the club selling trifecta tickets in various locations around Ashgrove and The Gap, with a chance for one lucky person to win $1000.

With so many activities we are always looking to invite new members to join us. It is not all about hard work but about the sense of ‘giving back’ and fellowship. For more information about Ashgrove/The Gap Lions club please go to our website: www.lionsclubs.org.au or contact our Membership chair: Peter Cooper on 0488 069 089. You can also find us on Facebook . website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

CHESS T'MINIT Tony Morris is the 2019 winner of The Gap Chess Club’s Stuart Wilson hour tournament, finishing with a score of 5 ½ points from 7 games played, ahead of Andrew Robinson, John Nothdurft, and Warren Ward who tied for 2nd on 4 points.

The Allegro tournament, where players have 15 minutes each, is now underway.

The Marcus Porter Memorial will be held at The Draney Theatre, Marist College Ashgrove, Fraser Road, Ashgrove, on Friday 25 October and Friday 1 November, with registration at 7pm on both nights. There is an entry fee of $10 ($5 for juniors), and the tournament will be played as an eight round Swiss tournament over the 2 nights, with a 10 minute time control (plus 2 seconds/ move). All are most welcome, for any further details of the tournament, and to confirm attendance, please contact Shane Mather on 0437 737 537 or shane_mather@sunsuper. com.au 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 courtesy of shredderchess. com, Find the best move for black.

Solution to last month’s

puzzle. 1. Qf8+ Kxf8 (or else Qg7#) 2. Rd8 is checkmate.

National Servicemen’s Association of Australia (Queensland) Inc

by Dave LIvett.

The association exists for the welfare and benefit of Australian nashos called up for either of the two schemes operating between 1951 and 1973 and their wives and widows. Conscripts who served a country other than Australia are welcome to join as associate members.

To discover the benefits of membership; to apply for either of the two medals available to Australian nashos or to find a branch near you, phone 3324 1277 or consult website www. nashoqld.org.au.

Brisbane North West branch meets at Gaythorne RSL on the third Sunday of each month (next October 20) commencing 10.15. Visitors and new members are welcome. After the meeting take the opportunity to join fellow members for lunch in the bistro bar. For further information on Brisbane North West branch phone Dave on 3366 3191or email dlivett@optusnet. com.au The Western Echo October 2019 Page 27

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Like many plants, the curry bush (Cassinia laevis) has several common names including native rosemary bush and cough bush. Although the leaves of this attractive bush are somewhat like that of the exotic rosemary and they are aromatic when crushed, they are not edible and may in fact induce coughing.

Found naturally in eastern Australia, in dry sclerophyll and mallee communities along stony ridges and in sandy zones, this is a hardy species that will grow in most well-

drained soils in full or filtered sun.

The loose, open habit with shiny, thread-like leaves on white stems make the curry bush a good inclusion in tough spots of the garden where little attention is required.

It is particularly suited to coastal gardens with poor water-retaining soils. From spring to autumn, the terminal tips of the stems are covered in a profusion of creamy-white, star-shaped flower heads.

Not only providing a lovely display, the flowers attract ants and other insects which in turn attract other wild-life such as lizards, making the shrub a valuable wildlife habitat.

Additionally, the timber of the main stems is dark with an attractive pattern.

African Violet Society of Qld Inc Annual Show The Gap Garden Est 1963 The African Violet Society of Qld Inc. will be hosting their Club Inc. 2019 Annual Show and Plant Sale on Saturday 26 October at the Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens Auditorium from 9am to 3pm.

This is the largets display and sale of African Violets and their related Gesneriads in Queensland and is held only once a year and for one day only.

Members will be on hand to offer advice on growing. Potting supplies, leaves and plants of all sizes for sale. Crafts made by members for sale, books and leaflets on growing available.

Credit/Eftpos card payments are accepted.

Admission – Adults $4 – Children free Complimentary Tea & Coffee with entry For details contact the Secretary Ph 07 3300 4130 (9am to 5pm weekdays only) Email africanvioletsocietyqld@gmail.com Visit our webpage http://www.africanvioletsocietyqld. happyo.com/ F a c e b o o k h t t p s : / / w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / AfricanVioletSocietyOfQld/ The African Violet Society of Qld Inc, meet monthly at the Ashgrove Bowls Club. They are a not-for-profit garden club and their show is the main promotion for the year. Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month (January to November) at 9am at the Ashgrove Bowls Club at the end of Yoku Road Ashgrove. For more information on the Club or meetings please contact Club Secretary on 3300 4130 The Western Echo October 2019 Page 28

Despite such a dry Spring, the ninety-seven members who attended our September meeting managed to present a beautiful display for our monthly Bench competition and our guest Speaker, Peter Popenko, from the Plant Shack at Deception Bay gave use useful tips on gardening problems.

Another highlight during the month was a field trip to visit prize winning gardens in Toowoomba. Forty-seven members spent an enjoyable day visiting beautiful parks and gardens, a credit to the local gardeners in such dry conditions.

October’s trip will be visiting gardens and nurseries in the Burpengary area, but our most anticipated trip is to Adelaide and surrounding areas later in October.

We will be visiting some beautiful gardens in The Adelaide Hills and Barossa Valley areas, as well as the Adelaide Botanic Gardens, and enjoying the scenery around McLaren Vale. A full report next month!

Plans for a Melbourne Cup Function and our November Christmas Lunch and end of year meeting are well in hand. The Christmas Luncheon is at Arana Leagues Club on Tuesday 26 November.

Our next meeting is on Tuesday 22 October when our guest speaker will be Melainie White from Mt Tamborine, talking about Cottage Gardening.

Currently there is a waiting list for new members- for more information please visit our website www.thegapgardenclub. org.au website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

SOWN needs help to plant 2500 trees

SOWN members, friends and community partners are invited to come along to help plant 2,500 native trees and shrubs along Fish Creek to mark 25 years of SOWN’s work.

This huge community planting is on Sunday 13 October at Wittonga Park The Gap and everyone is welcome.

The event starts at 8:45 am with the sign on, before the Welcome to Country and a didgeridoo performance at 9:00 am.

The planting and other 25th anniversary activities will be followed at 11:30 am with drinks and a barbecue lunch.

SOWN President John Abbott has called on members of the community to come and get their hands dirty.

“With 2500 plants to get into the ground, we need a lot of community support, so please bring your community group and friends along,” he said.

The planting site can be accessed from Belclare Street The Gap. Tribute to Dawn Whyte SOWN life member Dawn Whyte died in September at aged 92 years.

For the last 10 years Dawn has been the coordinator of SOWN’s Saturday morning nursery roster.

SOWN President John Abbott said organising rosters was a tough job but Dawn took on the role with good humour and great efficiency.

“Dawn made a huge contribution to SOWN and she was very deserving of the Life Membership which she received last year,” John said.

Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club African violets will be the topic of guest speakers Althea and Barry Connor at the meeting of the Mitchelton & Disricts Garden Club on 7 November at the Enoggera Memorial Hall, Trundle Street.

The meeting commences after morning tea which will be served at 9.45am.

Visitors and new members are most welcome. The hall is close to public transport and accessible by wheel chair Mitchelton Garden Club celebrate 55 years since starting in 1964. Two of the Club’s orginal members, Margaret Morrow, who’s idea it was to found the group and Berenice Corvi are still active members.

It’s spring. The soil is warm enough to plant evergreen shrubs and trees, and flower and vegetable seedlings, but we must be conscious of the fact that we are experiencing drought conditions and may not have enough water to sustain them. Keep the garden well mulched to prevent evaporation, and recycle the bath and laundry water for use on the garden.

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

Fish Creek, Wittonga Park at Belclare Street The Gap

Pillars of The Gap On 17 September 2019 several SOWN members were honoured with a new plaque at the Pillars of The Gap on the corner of Waterworks Road and Jevons Street.

A Creek Catchment Champions plaque was

dedicated to those who started the rehabilitation of Enoggera and Fish Creeks in The Gap including Athol Brown, Fred and Vera Moffett, Mick Bruhwiller, Kathleen and Bernie Stockill, Clif Bell, Glenys Carlson, Peter Dorney, Bob Whiteman, Men of The Trees and Bob Thornton.

African Violet Society of Qld Inc 2019 Annual Show & Plant Sale ONE DAY SHOW Saturday 26th October - 9am to 3pm

Held at the Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Road Toowong This is the largest display and sale of African Violets and their related Gesneriads in Qld – held only once a year and for ONE DAY ONLY. Advice on growing. Potting supplies, leaves and plants of all sizes for sale. Crafts made by members for sale, books and leaflets on growing available. Credit/Eftpos card payments are accepted.

Admission – Adults $4 – Children free Complimentary Tea & Coffee with entry For details contact the Secretary Ph 07 3300 4130 (9am to 5pm weekdays only) Email africanvioletsocietyqld@gmail.com Visit our webpage http://www.africanvioletsocietyqld.happyo.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AfricanVioletSocietyOfQld/

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Reflections...

It is with sincere and deepest regret that I write to advise readers of the passing of Richard Speechley. Richard has been a friend, colleague and collaborator for the past 22 years and has been a regular contributor to The Western Echo over the last two decades and I, along with very many others within our community mourn his passing and will miss him greatly.

Richard was born at The Lady Bowen Hospital on 22 September 1932, and was raised along with his brother and two sisters in The Gap. He started school at The Gap Primary School in 1937, which at that time was located on the corner of School Road and Waterworks Road. Due to the death of his father, Richard abandoned his tertiary studies and joined the workforce.

As a younger man, Richard was involved in the building

industry, a police cadet and scout leader. For nine years he served with the Naval Reserve as a Sick berth attendant.

He and his wife Pat married in 1956, and originally lived in a house on School Road before moving to Waterworks Road where they have lived for the past 55 years.

During those early years, Richard helped form and shape several local organisations, many of these based around engaging with children through sport, music or leisure.

In 1951 Richard assisted in forming 1st Gap Scout Troop and was the group’s first Cub Master, a position he held for many years. In the 1960s he became Group Scout Master at Dorrington and Inala as well as forming the Sea Scouts at Jindalee.

As his three sons went through their schooling at

Robyn Stewart, mother of kidney donor Paul Stewart, and Richard Speechley finally meet face-to-face

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Vale — Richard Speechley Sept.1932 — Sept. 2019

Pat and Richard Speechley - a 43 year happy partnership

The Gap Pre-School, Primary and High Schools it was only natural that with Richard’s community spirit, that he would be involved. In 1960 he helped in the formation of a local kindergarten, and served on the committee for several years.

In 1968, with the building of the pool at The Gap State School, Richard was instrumental in the formation of The Gap State School Amateur Swimming Club, serving also as a committee member until 1976 when he was awarded a Life Membership. His wife Pat, was also awarded life memberships of the club for her many years of service.

During the 1970’s Richard was also Administrator for the Queensland Junior Strings; the Queensland Youth Orchestra and late, the Third Youth Orchestra.

For 10 years during the mid-1980s to mid-1990s, Richard served as Manager for the Taylor Range Country Club, Ashgrove. Having previously been involved on the committee as Secretary, Richard helped transform the grounds and operations to ensure the club’s longevity.

Having been diagnosed with genetic kidney disease in

1986, Richard was undergoing dialysis treatment in 1997, during which time he began writing local historical items for publication in The Western Echo. The articles, always penned by hand, were published under the title “Reflections - a History of The Gap” and in many cases involved hours of interviewing with aged residents of the suburb and surrounds.

These interviews, and the subsequent articles, resulted in each family’s history and story being recorded and safeguarded against loss.

As a direct result of these articles, and the enormous interest they generated within the local community, Richard was instrumental in forming The Gap Historical Society and the independent publishing of three books: Reflections I, II and III, together with several pamphlets and booklets regarding Gap/Ashgrove icons and history.

Richard served as the President of The Gap Historical Society since its inception in 2000. During the following 18 years his dedication to the Society meant the Society was able to lease premises which were a repository for (Continued on Page 31)

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Vale - Richard Speechley Sept.1932 — Sept. 2019 (Continued from Page 30)

the many and varied artefacts collected and donated to the Society. Richard also applied for various Local, State and Federal Government grants on behalf of the Society, one of the most time consuming and beneficial resulted in funding for an extension to the Nullagundi Centre building which was opened in 2008, the Sesquicentenary Annexe (150th) commemorating the first land sales in The Gap. The Gap Historical Society has regularly provided local schools an invaluable educational facility which brings alive the social history of The Gap’s first settlers.

Following a successful kidney transplant in December 1997, Richard became deeply involved in patient education programs through the Kidney Care network, giving first-hand accounts, counselling and advice to kidney patients undergoing dialysis and those awaiting/ post-transplant through the Princess Alexandria Hospital.

Richard was also a very keen gardener. He was a committee member of The Gap Garden Club for a great many years. In 2007/8 Richard was appointed Vice President of the executive committee of the Queensland Council of Garden Clubs. In 2017 Richard and Pat received Life Memberships of The Queensland Council of Garden Clubs.

One area of special interest was the organisation and running of bus trips - both for The Gap Garden Club, The Gap Historical Society and The Queensland Council of Garden Clubs. This involved extensive research into places of interest, securing budget conscious travel, accommodation and meal packages for members (most of whom are pensioners) which he carried out at his own cost - doing a ‘trial run’ to make sure those attending derived maximum enjoyment from the trip. Richard’s fund raising

Richard celebated his 87th birthday on 22 September with son Cameron, grandson Mackenzie, wife Pat, daughter-in-law Kristen, granddaughter Brooklyn and her partner Craig Bell at the Princess Alexandra Hospital and thoroughly enjoyed his ice-cream birthday cake

for the three organisations was one of his top priorities and all three Clubs benefited greatly for the influx of funds.

On 23 January 2018 Richard was honoured by receiving the Lord Mayor’s Australia Day Achievement Award at a presentation ceremony at Brisbane City Hall.

At a time when most of his age bracket were quietly enjoying retirement, Richard continually and consistently gave his all to many organisations and associations within the local and broader community. Richard has been, and continues to be, an inspirational person to all who are fortunate enough to have met and known him.

It was a privilege and honour to have spent much time in his company, enjoying his stories about his life and times, the highs and lows.

Through all the years, his indomitable spirit and sense of fun and humour will always be among my most cherished memories of a much loved and respected friend.

Philippa Wightman - Editor

Pat and Richard with Lord Mayor Graham Quirk, Lady Mayoress Anne Quirk and Cr. Steven Toomeyat the presentation of the Lord Mayor’s 2018 Australia Day Achievement Arts Award

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Prolonged high-risk sun exposure should be avoided.

Frequent re-application is required

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

Ph: 3300 1555

The Gap Day and Night Pharmacy 974 Waterworks Road, The Gap QLD, 4061 thegapdnpcy@optusnet.com.au

Fax: 3300 9020

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The Gap Day & Night Pharmacy

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