The Western Echo July 2020

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July 2020 ISSN 1327-676X

Western Echo Western

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The Gap's Balaangala Community Group Finalists in Qld Reconcilation Awards

Members of the Balaangala Community Group celebrating the first distribution from the 'Balaangala Restoration Fund' following the announcement that the Group were finalists in the Queensland Premier's 2020 Reconciliation Awards announced at the beginning of June 2020. Full story Page 3

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MORTGAGE ADVISOR

R G Goodman Phone: 3289 1700 pg 14

Mortgage Choice Ashgrove Phone: 3463 0500 pg 10

AUTO AIR CONDITIONING

MUSIC TUITION

Wyatt Automotive Phone: 3300 2077

pg 12

BATHROOMS Steve Froggatt Phone: 0402 730 177 pg 11

BEAUTY Intune Beauty Therapy Phone: 3300 9710 pg 13 The Gap Day & Night Pharmacy Phone: 3300 1555 pg 32

The Gap Piano Studio Phone: 3166 8353 pg 23 The Gap Day & Night Pharmacy Phone: 3300 1555 pg 32

WARDROBES

PLUMBER

Specialized HS Phone:0419 437 470 pg 21

Pandanus Contractors Phone: 3300 3934 pg 21 Plumbers We Are Phone: 3351 0016 pg 21

POLITICAL/GOVERNMENT Kate Jones Phone: 3554 9100 pg 1 & 5 Julian Simmonds MP Phone: 3378 1599 pg 7

COMMUNITY GARDEN Yooralla Street Community Garden w w w. y s c g . c o m . a u p a g e 2 9

DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE Communify Phone: 3510 2741

pg 18

ELECTRICIAN S&R Electrical Solutions Phone: 1300 007 737 pg 12

GARDENING Good Deal Mowing Phone: 0439 734 142 pg 21

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

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

LAWYERS Hollingworth & Spencer Phone: 3123 5700 pg 14

MEDICAL CENTRE Keperra Family Practice Phone: 3351 0323 pg 8

VETERINARIAN The Gap Veterinary Clinic Phone: 3300 1533 pg 15

MeatU@Home Phone: 3161 5021 pg 17

CLUBS/GROUPS

TYRE & MECHANICAL Wyatt Automotive Phone: 3300 2077 pg 12

PHARMACY

BUTCHER

Taylor Range Country Club Phone:3366 1560 pg 13

SPORTING GROUP Walking Football Phone: 0432 967 829

Cr. Steven Toomey Phone: 3407 1900 pg 4 Trent Wiseman LNP Phone: 0482 468 047 pg 9

PRINTER CARTRIDGES Cartridge World Ashgrove Phone: 3366 5111 pg 14

REAL ESTATE

WEIGHT LOSS Winning with Food Phone: 0403 085 640 pg 19

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We wish to advise that distribution of the Western Echo can not be legally made to letterboxes displaying ‘Australia Post Only’ ‘Authorised Mail Only’ or ‘No Junk Mail’.

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 • Ashgrove Library • Kate Jones’ State Electorate Office • Cr. Steven Toomey’s Gap Ward Office

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Harcourts Inner West Phone: 3511 0666 pg 11

Because of CoVid-19 VOLUNTEER DRIVERS MAY BE NEEDED SHORTLY We are anticipating a need more volunteer drivers.

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We deliver each morning: Monday to Friday, from around 9.30am until noon.

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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COPYRIGHT: All advertisements appearing in The Western Echo are subject to copyright and may not be reproduced except with the written consent of the owner of the copyright. No guarantee is given to the positioning of the advertisements and the publisher takes no responsibility for errors or omissions or the accuracy of articles published. The Western Echo is delivered, by private letterbox distribution, to 15,700 homes and businesses in: Ashgrove, Ashgrove West, St.Echo Johns July Wood,2020 Dorrington, The2Gap, and selected areas of Bardon, Red Hill, Enoggera, Keperra and Mitchelton The Western Page website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

Balaangala Community Group Finalists in 2020 Qld Premier's Reconciliation Awards The Balaangala Community Group, based in The Gap, is pleased to announce that the group was a finalist in the 2020 Qld Premier’s Reconciliation Awards.

The award was for one of the group’s more recent projects – the Restoration Fund which was officially launched on January 26th, 2019, by Aunty Flo Watson.

The Fund aims to help restore some of the financial and cultural capital that has been taken from First Nations people through the process of colonisation. The Fund receives contributions from (mostly) non-First Nation people who acknowledge they have benefited and continue to benefit from living on stolen land. The contributions accrue over a 12 month period, then a panel of First Nations people decide how the money will be distributed.

In the first year $11,000 was received. The decisionmaking panel - Aunty Jackie Huggins, Maurice Serico, Uncle Ross Williams and Aunty Flo Watson chose four groups to receive money, including two Elders’ groups, a culturally-based domestic violence program and a group involved in teaching and sharing Culture and providing employment for its members.

Money given to groups is theirs to use how they decide.

It is not a grant or a donation.

The people who contribute to the Fund see it as restorative justice, or simply, doing the right thing.

The Restoration Fund working group are happy to talk to anyone who wants to contribute to the fund, or would like more information.

They are also keen to

support other communities interested in setting up their own Restoration fund.

Contact them by Email – ptrbalaangala2019@gmail. com Balaangala is a reconciliation group based in The Gap. Everyone is welcome to be involved.

2020 Recipients and Finalists Community Category Winner: Beulah Community Ltd Highly Commended: Indigenous Wellbeing Centre Ltd Finalist: Balaangala Community Group; and Ngarang-Wal Gold Coast Aboriginal Assoc. Inc. Business Category Winner: Hutchinson Builders for Statim Yaga Highly Commended: Wulli Wulli National Aboriginal Corp.

Finalists: Kapani Warrior; and Queensland Rugby Leage Education Category Winner: Eidsvold P-12 State School for Yumbin Highly Commended: Kelvin Grove State College Finalists: Brisbane Catholic Educaiton for Ngutana-Lui; and Innisfail State College Partnership Category Winner: Sunshine Coast Regional Council, Jinibara People Aboriginal Corp and Gubbi Gubbi Dance for Kids in Action Program Highly Commended: Dept. of Transport and Main Roads, Cape York Council and Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council for The Gap York Region Finalists: Banaam Pty Ltd and Dept. of Education South East Region for Barna Jarjum; and

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West Moreton Health, Dept. of Child Safety, Youth and Women and West Moreton Health Circle of Elders

Premier’s Reconciliation Aw a r d – I n d i g e n o u s Wellbeing Centre Ltd for Screens

Inside the July Issue...

Amnesty International............................................................12 Arana VIEW Club...........................................................20 Art in Bark Association.....................................................14 Ashgrove Forum..........................................................................24 Ashgrove Historical Society...............................................8 Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club..............................................11 Balaangala Community Group...............................................3 Brisbane Tramway Museum..................................................31 Carinity Chaplaincy................................................................26 Chess T’Minit.......................................................................26 Communify.....................................................................18 Enoggera Historical Society............................................29 Interesting Hobbies......................................................................30 Ithaca Probus Club...........................................................21 Mitchelton Probus Club........................................................14 National Tree Day.............................................................27 Norths Hockey................................................................25 Paten Park Native Nursery (PPNN).............................................28 Principal’s Points...................................................................22 - 24 Queen's Birthday Awards........................................................21 Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap..................................19 SOWN (Save Our Waterways Now)...........................................29 State Update - Kate Jones - Member for Ashgrove.....................5 The Gap Historical Society...............................................16 The Gap Neighbourhood Watch.......................................6 The Gap Probus Club.............................................................17 Ward Happenings.........................................................................4 The Western Echo July 2020 Page 3

WARD HAPPENINGS WITH

Cr Steven Toomey

Councillor for The Gap Ward

Lord Mayor Adrian Shrinner’s Budget 2020–2021

The Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner handed down a $3.18 billion Budget for the 2020–2021 financial year. He said “this Budget is all about Brisbane’s recovery. It will provide relief for ratepayers and inject funds into the right areas to stimulate the economy.”

This budget continues to deliver programs that: • • • •

invest in infrastructure and services; rebuild Brisbane’s economy and create more local jobs by increasing the number of Council contracts going to local businesses; support our local clubs and sporting groups; and invest in green space by increasing our conversation and improving diversity.

The budget for The Gap Ward 2020–2021 will deliver major infrastructure projects across the ward. Funding has been allocated for the replacement and maintenance of ten bridge structures including Gresham Street bridge in Ashgrove and a new pedestrian bridge at Beech Street Ferny Grove to link Upper Kedron. The Lord Mayor’s Smoother Suburban Road program provides over $3.2million of road resurfacing to be completed in this year’s ward budget. This funding reinforces the Lord Mayor’s commitment to tackling real action on traffic congestion. We are revitalising our suburbs and fast tracking park and footpath projects throughout the ward as well as investing in a ‘Greener Suburbs program’ which will support landscaping and tree planting activities across the ward.

Green Happenings in The Gap Ward This budget will invest more than $6 million in the continuation of the Bushland Acquisition Program.

Council exceeded the last term milestone of 750 hectares over four years in 2019. A further $402,000 has been allocated to fund a comprehensive koala research program to help establish Brisbane as the koala capital of Australia.

To ensure the safety of our native flora and fauna, please keep your dogs on leash when walking in our parks and natural areas.

The 2020–2021 budget delivers a small surplus budget and the first rate rise freeze in 35 years. As a result of strong economic management council is delivering: • • • • •

first home buyers rebate; continuation of the full and part pension rates rebate; one-off owner occupier $250 rates rebate for home owners receiving job seeker; every residential home in Brisbane will receive 10 x 100kg tip vouchers; and free bigger yellow top bin and green top bin and a free compost bin or worm farm

I will be listing all the projects that have been funded for The Gap Ward on my website www.steventoomey.com.au If you wish to discuss any aspect of this budget please do not hesitate to contact me at the ward office. I look forward to working on delivering all the budget items throughout the ward.

This koala was photographed by Graeme Taylor of the Wahminda Grove Bushcare Group, Ferny Grove.

July Community Corners Saturday 18 July 2020

Bring along your current or recent rates notice to receive your voucher for two free trees from Paten Park Native Nursery, 57 Paten Road, The Gap. • 9am–10am, Ashgrove Avenue, Outside Woolworths Shopping Centre • 10:30–11:30am Waterworks Rd The Gap – Footpath Craig Ray Solicitors, Gap Village Shopping Centre • 12:30–1:30pm, McGinn Road & Archdale Road at the Ferny Grove Shopping Centre • 2–3pm, Dallas Parade, Keperra

477 Waterworks Rd Ashgrove West, 4060 Phone: 07 3407 1900 Email: thegap.ward@bcc.qld.gov.au Web: StevenToomey.com.au The Western Echo July 2020 Page 4

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State Update

Kate Jones MP

Member for Cooper

SENIORS AND ACCESSIBILITY ASSISTANCE COVID-19 has had a huge impact on our community and on our economy. But in particular, this pandemic has taken a real toll on our seniors.

Repairs, maintenance and safety upgrades to our homes are often the first things that fall to the wayside during tough times.

The Seniors and Accessibility Assistance program is designed to help seniors to afford vital modifications to their homes.

The program will provide subsidies of up to $5000 for work by local trades people, in line with building licencing requirements to deliver work.

To see if you’re eligible, or to apply, call 13QGOV (13 74 68).

While promoting the Care Army initiative on her Meals on Wheels run, Kate took Broncos legend Gorden Tallis to meet life long Broncos fan Greg from Newmarket recently

SCHOOL’S OUT BUT HARD HATS ARE ON A huge thank you to all teachers, admin and support staff who have done a great job under extremely tough circumstances this term.

We have some great schools in our community and as a mum, I’ve been so impressed at how professionally our schools have managed to keep our children engaged throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

It’s also great to see some fantastic progress on major upgrades to our local schools.

I’m proud to report a new access ramp and covered area at the Ithaca campus of Red Hill Special School is nearly complete, with construction workers set to finish the project in July.

Construction will soon start on a new $5.6 million block of four classrooms at The Gap State High School.

And a new $12.3 million, three-storey learning centre at Ithaca Creek State School is now out for community consultation.

This is on top of the hundreds of solar panels we’ve installed at local schools and the air-conditioning we’ve recently put in place at Ashgrove State School, Petrie Terrace State School, The Gap State School and The Gap State High School. I wish all students and their families a fun and safe school holidays.

CARE ARMY

Our Care Army continues to help vulnerable seniors who are doing it tough during COVID-19.

More than 14,000 calls for help have been answered to date, with more than 20,000 volunteers who have put up their hands to provide support.

If you’re a senior who needs help – whether it’s someone to pick up your groceries or someone to talk to, please reach out.

Care Army Hotline 1800 173 349.

SUPPORT OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES Now more than ever before, small businesses in our community need our help. Please, wherever you can, shop locally to support local businesses and local jobs.

I’m showcasing a range of great local businesses through my social channels. If you know a small business in our community who needs support, please contact my office on 3554 9100

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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Neighbourhood Watch The Gap 4061 We have reached our fundraising goal to execute our first round of School S a f e t y B a g Ta g s ! ! We currently have 3 schools who have signed up to participate in this free initiative to receive tags for students. -Payne Road State School -St Peter Chanel The Gap -The Gap State High School Years 7-9.

Our objective is to ensure all 4061 students have easy, fast access to phone numbers for appropriate children’s welfare, well being and safety numbers to ensure their security, safety and confidence to act on safety issues they experience when they travel to and from school and during school.

We have invited all schools in 4061 – both primary and secondary – to participate and will be tailoring these tags and public hotline numbers appropriate to children’s ages at each school.

For more detailed information please head to: https://nhwq4061.com/4061school-safety-bag-taginitiative/ Neighbourhood Watch Street Signs Proposal submitted for 4061 The Gap We have put in a request with

the Brisbane City Council via our Police Liaison Officer to get up to 30 Neighbourhood Watch Street Signs to be put in place around our wonderful suburb. There will be a mixture of Street signs and signs at entry points to some of the walking paths around our suburb too. These are intended as a preventive measure against crime in our area, to show that we have a Neighbourhood Watch community active here. We have also requested larger Neighbourhood Watch Signs at the 4 main street entry points into our suburb.

Domestic Violence The QPS and your local 4061 Neighbourhood Watch Group are urging everyone to please recognise the signs of domestic violence and speak up. May was Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month and when it comes to violence in the home, the message is clear: Not now. Not ever. Together.

Let’s support those members of our community who are dealing with Domestic and Family Violence.

• Respect a person’s right to make their own decisions • Listen and be empathetic • Be open and show you believe what they are telling you • Let them know the domestic and family violence is not their fault • Let them know there are support services available

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Here are some examples of what you might say to someone experiencing domestic or family violence: • “I don’t think it’s okay for anyone to treat you like that” • “I believe everyone deserves to be treated with respect, especially by those who say they love us and care for us”.

Below are contact details for those who may be dealing with Domestic and Family Violence.

Emergency Response Triple Zero (000) -If someone is in imminent danger or has been the immediate victim of violence, police should be contacted on Triple Zero (000) immediately.

DVConnect Womensline 1800 811 811 DVConnect Mensline 1800 600 636 Elder Abuse Helpline 1300 651 192 Sexual Assault Helpline 1800 010 120 1800 RESPECT

1800 737 732 Policelink 131 444 24 hours, 7 days a week. Source: www. csyw.qld.gov.au/resources/ campaign/not-nownot-ever We need your support -100% of proceeds go to 4061 specific community projects. Become a member of the 4061 Neighbourhood Watch for $15 for 2020 – you receive a Mailbox sticker, pack of Neighbour Cards and your membership card plus access to discounts from local businesses. We also have keyrings, lanyards, mailbox stickers and much more @ www.nhwq4061.com

Your Suburb, Your Home, Your Family, Your Community 4061 www.fb.com/neighbourhoodwatchthegap neighbourhoodwatchthegap@yahoo.com.au

Support local businesses Over the last 25 years The Western Echo has brought you information about local clubs, organisations, businesses and services yet in all those years there has never been a situation which has had the potential to change the way we live and operate.

The Covid-19 pandemic is hitting everyone across the world in ways we never would have imagined possible.

Our local businesses are taking a massive blow and with that in mind, we should all take stock and do what we can, when we can.

It is now, more than ever before, that our local businesses need and deserve your whole-hearted support. If you can source a product or service locally, please endeavour to support a local business - they support and nourish our community in ways we can't appreciate, until they are no longer there to do so. So please, think local, shop local and support local.

With the the relaxation of social distancing and movement regulations, it is an opportunity to support those local businesses which can now open and provide valued products and services. Please keep safe however and maintain social distancing guidelines to ensure the spread of Covid-19 is kept at bay.

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Ashgrove Historical Society

The Society’s monthly guest speaker program will be in recess until further notice.

It’s not possible to meet in the Ashgrove Library at present due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements.

The society recently received an enquiry about

John Albert Turner (Bert).

An item belonging to his family had been discovered in a clean up. Bert & Annie Turner were residents of Ashgrove circa 1930s-1970s.

The J. A. Turner Bridge which connects Ashgrove to Bardon across Ithaca Creek on Jubilee

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Terrace is named after Bert. A search of the Courier Mail on Trove digitised newspapers, Wikipedia, Queensland Births, Marriages and Deaths, the Register of Members of the Legislative Assembly and Hansard 24 August 1971 revealed the following about this former Ashgrove family: John Albert (Bert) Turner was born in Brisbane in 1888.

He attended Milton State School and joined the fire brigade when he was about 18. He married Annie Hunter Horsburgh in 1915 and they had two daughters, Patricia (Pat) and Joan. Bert was actively involved in the trade union movement in his early life founding the Fire Brigade Union and being an organiser of the Storemen and Packers’ Union, from 1924 - 1941. He was honorary secretary of the Ithaca Creek State School committee in the 1930s and in 1941 he nominated as Labor candidate for Kelvin Grove in the state elections. He was a member of parliament from 29 March 1941 to 3 August 1957.

During WW2 Annie was a volunteer Red Cross worker and the family lived on Roy Street, Ashgrove.

In 1953, Bert was one of 1200 Queenslanders who were awarded a Coronation Medal. After his political career ended in 1957, he increased his public activities and was best remembered for his involvement in the Queensland Ambulance

Transport Brigade. He was an elder in the Presbyterian Church and was active in church activities. His daughter, Pat, worked as an aldermanic receptionist at City Hall and Joan was working in the office of Mr Houston (Bulimba - Leader of the Opposition) in 1971.

On 24 August 1971, the Premier, Hon. Joh BjelkePetersen moved a Motion of Condolence for two former members of the Parliament of Queensland, one of whom was John Albert Turner Esquire. Various members of parliament including Hon S. D. Tooth (Ashgrove Minister for Health) spoke of Bert’s sincerity and devotion to duty. Mr Tooth said that Bert was very much a man of the people. He had a wide circle of friends among all groups and all allegiances and all faiths in the local area in which he lived. “His circle of friends was not merely by respect for his character but also by reason of the degree to which he was concerned for people’s welfare and the measure of assistance and help he endeavoured to give them from time to time. He was a man of firm principle and unswerving loyalty to those things in which he believed…”

If you or anyone you know is descended from Bert, his wife, Annie or their daughters Patricia (Pat) or Joan, please contact our secretary, Julie, at ahs.secretary@bigpond.com or phone 3366 4621.

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Rebuilding our local economy As a young Dad, raising my family here in The Gap, I’m passionate about making sure our community is supported and can bounce back from the challenges of COVID-19.

Having served 20 years in the Army, I know the importance of standing up for what you believe in. And having run my own small business, I understand first hand the challenges our local businesses face.

With your support, we can get our local community working again.

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Libraries to expand person limits and services

All 33 Council libraries – including the Ashgrove Library 87 Amarina Avenue, Ashgrove, will allow up to 20 people inside a library.

To observe the limit of 20 people at any one time and minimise waiting time, customers are only able to: • access and browse the library collections – customers will be asked to sanitise their hands before handling any collection items on the shelves • limited internet access with 15-minute express sessions.

Printing and mobile printing services are available • return borrowed items through after-hours returns chutes • pick-up holds when ready for collection – no hold fees apply.

The number of people permitted within individual libraries at any one time will be contingent on: • floor size • configuration of different spaces • distances between shelving, joinery, furniture, computers and service areas • paths of travel within each library.

Residents are urged to continue using online library

services where possible to avoid long queues and delays. All current and new loans are due for return on 30 June 2020.

From 3 June 2020 all new loans will revert to the standard 28-day loan period.

All libraries are open with regular opening hours – Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am to 6pm; Tuesday and Thursday 10am to 8pm; Saturday 9am to 4pm. Sunday and Public Holidays - Closed.

Brisbane City Council is working closely with the Australian Government and Queensland Health and is following their expert health advice to help minimise the transmission of coronavirus.

As updates are available, they will be included on our Coronavirus: Council updates and impacts page. For more information phone Council on (07) 3403 8888.

For health advice or information visit www.health.gov. au and download the Government’s COVIDSafe app.

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Ashgrove The Gap Lions Club

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2020/2021 President Elect Susie Green

Slowly and cautiously we are now emerging from the restrictions that were placed on us all by the covid19 pandemic. Life is gradually getting back to some level of normality but, at the time of writing, our regular Lions club meetings are yet to be re-instated. However, there is an expectation that our annual changeover, when our new office-bearers are formally declared, will take place at the end of this month.

This event is an important one in the Lions Club calendar.

It’s a time to thank outgoing office bearers and to welcome in the new team. This year the outgoing president is Neil Philips and the presidentelect is Susie Green, who will be ably supported by her enthusiastic team members.

It is interesting to note that the idea of a female president of any Lions club, worldwide, would have seemed impossible prior to 1987, which is when Lions Club International decided to change the constitution to allow women to become full members. Up until this time women could only be part of the Lions family by becoming a member of a Lioness club, which had to be sponsored by a Lions club. These Lioness clubs were formally recognised and had their own

president and supporting office bearers but members were not able to vote or hold office in any Lions club nor allowed to attend any Lions conventions. Lioness clubs were first formed In America in 1975 but in 1991 it was decided that Lions Club International could better support Lionesses if they became part of the organisation as full Lions club members. Gradually, over the years Lioness clubs were disbanded although a few still remain to this day.

Neither Ashgrove nor The Gap Lions club had registered Lioness clubs attached to them, although both had strong Ladies Auxiliaries, mostly made up by the spouses of club members.

Since the amalgamation of these two clubs in 2007 the Ladies Auxiliaries gradually petered out but there has been, and continues to be, a steady increase in female Lions club members. Ashgrove/The Gap has previously had one other female president of the club, Joyce Arnold, and so Susie Green will become the second female to take on this role.

Congratulations Susie!

If you would like more information regarding Lions clubs go to our website: https://lionsclubs.org.au or find us on Facebook.

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Like all organisations, it has been difficult for Amnesty to operate as normal since March, but that does not mean that human rights abuses have also ceased.

At the moment, the Groups at Ashgrove and The Gap are operating as virtual letter-writing groups. We receive details about the cases of political prisoners from Amnesty International and can write letters and emails whenever it is convenient.

There is plenty of support available by telephone or email if you need it. Just contact Sally on 0476006990 or Di on 33001861 or at amnestyashgrove @gmail.com.

As soon as the Ashgrove library re-opens for normal business, film nights and meetings will be held regularly there.

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The Time has Come ...

A short note to say thank you to all my clients at Intune Beauty Therapy for being so supportive for over 20 years. I hope you and your families are all doing well during these unusual times.

COVID-19 has brought about many changes for everyone around the globe, and I’m sure it has impacted each of your lives, as it has mine. During this time I have had to make many changes to the way the Salon is run and also think about my future plans. As many of you know I have been with my partner for some time now and we have decided to relocate to the Sunshine Coast to begin the next chapter in our lives.

Unfortunately, this means it is time for me sell my home and close the doors of Intune Beauty Therapy once I have finally sold. In the meantime I will still be open for business as usual for your appointments and redemption of vouchers.

You are also welcome to redeem any vouchers for anything in the Salon including skin care products. Please contact me individually for information regarding vouchers.

It is important to know that Intune Beauty Therapy is not closing permanently, I am just revamping how I will be available for beauty treatments. Intune Beauty Therapy will continue in my new home near Noosa, plus I will be offering a mobile service when regularly visiting friends and family in Brisbane. You will still be hearing from me!

If you wish to stay on my email list then please email me valeriek@bigpond.net.au I am offering all the same treatments I do now, except for leg, arm and back waxing, body treatments and massage. All other treatments can easily be done in the comfort of your own home.

My house is currently on the market so this is an exciting time for myself and my family. I want to thank ALL of you for supporting me and my family over the past two decades.

It means more to me than you can imagine, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I have thousands of memories from wedding parties, every new baby, every formal, every wedding or special occasion, every new grand baby and many many more. Being able to share these magical moments with you has been a very special privilege for me, and also for Chantal, who is also considered part of our family. I have been blessed with many wonderful employees over the years, whom have supported me through each move from the Shopping Centre, to Payne Road and finally Cobble Street.

If you would like to keep up to date with everything happening with myself and the Salon, you can find me on Facebook under Intune Beauty Therapy as well as ValerieAnne’s Health Beauty & Wellbeing, so I encourage you to LIKE my Facebook pages. You will then receive regular updates on Skin Care tips, videos and special Skincare offers, which I can still have delivered to your door.

Thank you to all those who have made Intune Beauty Therapy a special place to work, we have had a lot of fun, happiness and good times and I hope this will continue in the future! It’s just going to look a little bit different from now on :) Valerie-Anne xx

Valerie-Anne Kimpton valeriek@bigpond.net.au 0417 752 051 website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

YOUR LOCAL BUSHLAND LEISURE RETREAT If you are new to the area or haven’t visited us before why not come and have a look around the Taylor R a n g e C l u b . Yo u won’t believe that this oasis set on 5 acres is on your doorstep, and the membership rates are very reasonable.

Taylor Range is a non-profit community orientated club that has a great deal to offer local families. There’s no better place to visit for escaping the stresses of work or simply for providing the whole family with enjoyable leisure times and treasured memories.

With the cooler weather now upon us there is no need to give up those early morning laps or weekend family BBQ’s. The Taylor Range 18-metre pool is covered overnight and the gas heater combined with the covers ensures that a comfortable swimming temperature is maintained.

With the Taylor Range you don’t just get a quick swim or hit of tennis, you have the total leisure experience for the entire family. After the kids have had a splash around in one of the 3 pools you can challenge them to a game of tennis or squash. Alternatively let them tire themselves out on court leaving you to cook the lunch at one of the many BBQ areas whilst enjoying * Delivery via UberEats app a cool beverage.

You don’t have to take part in physical activity to enjoy the Taylor Range. The club is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life by relaxing with a cappuccino on the deck with a newspaper or a good book.

If you’ve got a birthday or special occasion coming up how about booking the Taylor Range function hall as an excellent option to house parties or expensive nights out. Rates are very reasonable and there are many catering options available to suit your needs. If you are a member of a club looking for a new home the Taylor Range Club also has a limited number of long-term booking slots available.

Taylor Range Club prides itself on offering its members an affordable quality leisure experience in a safe and relaxed environment.

Membership is strictly limited by Club Constitution.

Contact Club Manager Michael Wilson for details today.

Telephone: 3366 1560

www.taylorrangecountryclub.com.au A.C.N 009 818 277

28 Greenlanes Road, Ashgrove Email: trcclub@bigpond.net.au Fax: 3366 7430

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Probus Club of Mitchelton ACCOUNTANTS - TAX AGENTS on 32 Main St, Samford (next to Farmers Hall)

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Like every other Club, we have been in abeyance since mid March, but keeping in touch with our members with regular input (for those with computers) with puzzles and mind games on an almost weekly basis to keep them occupied whilst in isolation. We do hope they have enjoyed the challenge and kept them busy and thinking.

We plan to resume our meetings on 25th August, giving our venue time to prepare and ourselves also, as we have to abide by new rules and regulations.

As we did not hold our AGM before lock-down, this will be our first meeting content, not the most exciting for welcoming our members back perhaps but very necessary one.

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Art in Bark Association have cancelled their workshops at City Hall 50+ in the basement until further notice.

• Closed workshops at Skylarkers at Inala till further notice.

• Nundah has closed till further notice.

The Nambour show was to be held in July but has been postponed until Saturday 19, Sunday 20 and Monday 21 September The Brisbane Royal National Show the ‘Ekka’ have cancelled their show for this August.

Well things are getting better, we are allowed to go out and visit people and they can visit us.

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Coughing Canines and Hacking Hounds Canine infectious tracheobronchitis, often referred to as kennel cough, is a common respiratory infection in dogs. It can be caused by a range of viruses and bacteria. Kennel cough is characterised by acute (sudden) onset of a harsh, hacking cough. Sometimes this can sound like retching or gagging. Occasionally dogs will also develop watery eyes, nasal discharge, or fever.

The most common cause of kennel cough is a bacterial strain called Bordetella bronchiseptica.

Many dogs that become infected with Bordetella are infected with a virus at the same time. These viruses include canine parainfluenza virus, distemper virus, canine herpes virus, and canine adenovirus. Infection results in inflammation of the upper respiratory tract of the dog, and it is this irritation that causes the coughing response.

Kennel cough is highly contagious. Disease is spread through contact with other dogs, so boarding facilities, animal shelters, and dog parks can be common sources of transmission. Any dog can catch kennel cough, however immunocompromised, unvaccinated, stressed, or young dogs may develop more severe disease.

Clinical signs may begin anywhere between 2 and 14 days after exposure to the infectious organism. When an infected dog coughs, bacteria and viruses become airborne and are quickly spread between animals. Transmission can also occur through shared objects such as food bowls or dog toys.

Most cases of kennel cough will resolve after around 7 to 10 days. Immunocompromised animals, or animals with pre-existing medical conditions, may take longer to recover.

Occasionally disease can progress to infect the lower airway (the lungs) and pneumonia can develop. Protection against Bordetella and some of the viruses that cause kennel cough is provided in the regular puppy and booster vaccinations, which can help to prevent infection or lessen the severity of disease.

If you are concerned about your dog, we recommend coming in for a thorough check-up with your veterinarian. Your vet will rule out other potential causes of coughing, such as heart or lung disease, assess the severity of disease; and provide medications if required.

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The Gapwhose Historical Society Inc. Est. 2000 creator declared his

A little - known phenomenon, which according to Wikipedia, dates back to the 1800’s, is the formation of MICRONATIONS. Whilst most have been relatively short-lived, there are some which will leave their imprint on history.

So – what is a Micronation?? Wikipedia defines a micronation as: “A political entity whose members claim that they belong to an independent nation or sovereign state, lacking legal recognition by world governments or major international organisations.

Most are geographically very small, but range in size from a single square foot to millions of square miles”.

There currently 67 micronations listed but many of these have ceased to exist. Of the 67 listed, 12 (or about 18%) are or were in Australia!!, and of these, at least 2 (maybe more) were in Queensland.

The Principality of Marlborough (North of Rockhampton on the Bruce Highway) was a short-lived micro-nation (1993 – 1993)

farm an independent country to avoid eviction after bankruptcy. He was evicted less than a week later by police, was later prosecuted and has since aban-doned any claim of independence.

The other one was the “Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of The Coral Sea islands”, (2004 2017), which was established as a symbolic political protest by a group of gay right activists, and was dissolved on 17/11/2017 after Australia recognised samesex marriages.

Several other Australian micronations are aboriginal in origin.

One of the most bizarre is that of the Principality of Wy (2004)– established by a resident during a dis-pute with the local council of Mosman (NSW) over the construction of a driveway to his property.

Another in South Australia – Province of Bumbunga (1976 – 1999) was a secessionist micronation locat-ed on a farm in SA – and ceased to exist when its founder was deported to the UK on firearms charges. Yet another in NSW resulted in men connected with it being charged with land and visa fraud.

But the one which will leave an unmistakeable mark on Australian history is probably also the best known

Entrance to the Hutt River Province, W.A.

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Prince Leonard in 2009 offers a royal handshake

– The Principality of Hutt River in Western Australia, known as Hutt River Province from its establishment in 1970 until 2007. It is a large farming area of about 18500 acres south of Kalbarri in WA and its then owner, Leonard Casley seceded from Australia fol-lowing a dispute over wheat quotas.

It is still very much a going concern today and is no doubt the most established and organised micronation in Australia.

When the writer visited the Principality in 2009, it was obvious that a great deal of thought had gone into the functioning of the Principality and Prince Leonard advised that he had envoys in over 100 countries. There was no way that the concept was a simple “Tourist Gimmick”this was a genuine secession in the eyes of the founder. He had done a lot of homework

into albeit obscure British law and his claim of secession was far from frivolous.

The principality has its government structure, issues its own currency, stamps, medals and other items. The outstanding memory of these items is the quality of design and presentation— nothing shoddy here!

Prince Leonard (as he wished to be known) was a gracious host and was proud to show visitors around the township.

He passed away on 13 February 2019 aged 94 and was succeeded by his son Prince Graeme. The Principality closed its borders even to tourists earlier this year.

A visit to its website may well be an eye-opener!!

Sources: Wikipedia and www. principality-hutt-river.com

The Principality of Hutt River 's Government Offices and Post Office

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The Probus Club of The Gap

The rigid lockdown is easing, and more forms of recreation and socialising are now possible, but it is more important than ever to keep the remaining rules in mind.

The possibility of becoming another Victoria should keep everyone’s mind focused.

But after three months of “house arrest”, especially for the older members of the community, it is essential to find ways, within the rules, of having a little fun.

It was with these guidelines in mind that a group of friends, who knew each other through Probus The Gap, gathered for socially-distanced but convivial picnic lunch at the Lions shelter in the park by Walton Bridge. It was not a formal Probus-organised event, but without Probus it would not have occurred, at least in that form.

People greeted old friends warmly (but distantly!) and renewed old ties. We welcomed people we didn’t know so well (yet), such as Richard who joined the club at one meeting in March and was immediately told that there were to be no more meetings for the foreseeable future (and there haven’t been).

The picture shows the nearest you can get to a group photo in the age of social distancing.

We have shown that it is possible to stick to the rules, safeguard our lives and those of others, and still have fun together. That’s quite a hopeful message.

We c a n ’t o ff e r n e w members a formal physical meeting yet; it could be months but there is reason to hope it could be sooner.

Probus The Gap friends enjoyed a picnic lunch, observing social distancing rules at the Lions barbecue shelter at Walton Bridge Reserve, The Gap

If you would be interested in joining, or just giving it a try, we would welcome your enquiry. Just call our secretary Jan on 0448 965

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We now have your favourite Pea & Ham Soup and Pumpkin Soup, all made fresh here and ready to heatand-eat.

Plus 2 new varieties of Risotto – Smoked Salmon & Dill and Pumpkin & Fetta.

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Try our – • Beef or Chicken Capris • Beef Strindberg • Lemon Chicken Parcels • Beef Wellington • Eye Fillet Mignon • Sausage Rolls And the always popular Chicken Mignon or Chicken Mini Roast.

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Your 4-legged friends are not forgotten either with our range of 100% AUSTRALIAN MADE pet treats with no added preservatives or salt and made right here in Brisbane.

Until next month, say healthy, eat well and we hope to Meat U soon!

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Social Support for Seniors

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Communify’s Paddington Centre and Aged Care Community Participation program has adapted their support services for seniors to help them stay socially and physically active while in self-isolation.

C o m m u n i f y ’s s t a f f and volunteers have been teaching retirees how to use devices such as Smart Phones, iPads and tablets to play digital games, connect to social networking sites like Facebook, and set up video conferencing to stay in touch with friends and family.

C o m m u n i f y ’s C E O , Karen Dare, said that being socially isolated can be very lonely for seniors.

“At this time, one of the

toughest challenges is feeling lonely and being isolated from the community. We’ve tackled this by teaching seniors to use technology to keep connected to us and continue to catch up with friends and family through video chats.”

“We’re also calling our clients each week to checkin, have a social chat, and make sure everything’s OK. This way we’re able to tell if someone is struggling and needs more help.”

Communify staff and volunteers have also been holding live virtual exercise classes and delivering activity kits to help clients keep their minds and bodies active while in isolation.

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Mary (92 years old) learning to use video to call her grandchildren

Zoom video conferencing, such as gentle exercises classes, bingo, themed fun days, and daily coffee & chat sessions. We’ve also delivered Wellness Kits containing games, puzzles, colouring pencils, headphones and selfcare items.”

The Paddington Centre is planning to reopen for limited attendance in the coming weeks, in line with guidance from the Queensland Government. Up to 10 people will be allowed in the space, maintain 1.5m distance and strict hygiene practices.

If you’d like to find out

more about The Paddington Centre and services offered to those over 65, please call 3368 3723. They welcome men and women over age 65 from inner North Brisbane suburbs who wish to join in the fun and friendship of The Paddington Centre and meet like-minded retirees.

Communify continues to provide other in-home services, such as Meals on Wheels, domestic support, in-home personal care and nursing services, and doorto-door transport. Visit communify.org.au for more information, or give them a call on 3510 2700.

Local Clubs & Groups Suspend Meetings As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to spread world-wide and following directions from the various levels of government and health advisors, many local clubs and organisaitons have continued to suspend their usual meetings for the time being.

Many clubs and groups have had to take this ongoing action in order to comply with social distancing requirements and to keep their memmbership safe from possible infection, so we have not been able to publicise the closures in this issue of The Western Echo.

Hopefully we will all be able to resume normal activities, meetings and gatherings in the not too distant future. Once the position is clearer, we hope to be able to bring you news of alternative arrangements these clubs are making so they can continue to engage with their members and interested individuals within our community.

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Ashgrove/The Gap Rotary Club - Taking Collective Action Against Domestic Violence

We all know there is power in collective action.

This is exactly the way we have been doing, focusing on a specific social issue, domestic issue. During these crazy COVID times many community organisations working on the coal face have reported a sharp increase in demand for their services, whether as a result of people suffering from emotional, psychological, financial or physical abuse within their homes. DVConnect, a not-for-profit organisation that provides specialist domestic, family and sexual violence crisis counselling, intervention, information and pathways to safety (emergency housing and refuge(, for example, has reported a 30% increase in DV related emergency calls, a 39% increase in urgent applications filed in the Family Court, and a 23% increase in matters going to the Federal Circuit Court since the COVID19 restrictions came into force.

RATG is proud to be part of the cluster of 6 Rotary Clubs in the Western part of Rotary District 9600’s Action Against Domestic Violence initiative; other Cluster clubs are Rotary Clubs of Kenmore, Karana Downs, Paddington, Brookfield and Toowong.

Each Club has signed off on their Cluster DV Strategic

Plan, focusing on action against domestic violence in three key areas: emergency packs; infrastructure support for shelters and training for school counsellor and chaplains to up-skill then to be able to identify the early warning signs of domestic violence displayed in children and young adults.

Individually and collectively, we are providing financial and in-kind resources to help victims of domestic violence by providing, for example, Emergency Packs (for police and other services), financial support for confidence development for victims (Reason to Thrive, an equine-assisted learning program), Broken to Brilliant, an Australian not-for-profit charity where domestic violence survivors mentor other survivors to re-establish successful lives) and support for training school chaplains in our region to help them identify early evidence of Domestic Violence (DV) in school students, and help students to develop coping strategies.

This financial year, RATG has donated $10,600 to many front line community groups, such as Zephyr Education Australia; Migrants Women’s Emergency Support, and Brisbane Domestic Violence Service. As a collective,

RATG and other cluster clubs contributed $12000 of their own funds and leveraged another $24000 from District Grants and assist DV Connect to upgrade their telephony system, adding an automated recording device. Such a device will enable DVConnect to record emergency calls and support the victims with information that could be used as evidence in our courts. In late June, RATG members coordinated collection of donations of blankets, doonas and flannelette sheets from The Gap residents for delivery to Zephyr Education Inc that supports children in shelters.

Where exactly Zephyr has delivered these items we will not know for concerns related to privacy and safety of the DV victims.

RATG hopes to continue action against domestic violence, joining forces with Rotarians throughout our Western Cluster district, but also across Australia and New Zealand. This theme of taking action against domestic violence will also be the focus of one of the official Rotary 100 Year Celebration Projects, Rotary Safe Families Project initiated by the RC Melbourne. Melbourne RC was the first Club to be established in Australia and New Zealand. Anyone interested in joining us in taking action against domestic violence please contact us through our Facebook page, https://www.facebook. com/ashgrovethegap/ or send an email to secretary. ashgrovethegap@rotary9600. org

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As you are all aware our meetings have not started up again yet, but behind the scenes planning is still going on. I hope you have all been kept busy with whatever projects you are undertaking and are starting to venture out (with the necessary precautions).

It was wonderful to read in our latest newsletter how much money had been raised to support our Learning for Life students by donations from members. It certainly means when we are back in full swing, we will be able to enjoy each other’s company without the stress of fund-raising straight away.

Don’t forget to keep all those books you have been reading for our book swap Dorothy and Bonnie at Government House, Rosalie, March 2020 when we are back.

I know I have a few, so our choices should be plentiful!

Looking forward to catching up with everyone.

Sandra Clark - Publicity Officer

We currently have vacancies for our home delivery meal service. If you, or someone you know, is now unable to leave home because of Covid-19, we can assist.

Do you need our help?

If you need more information, please phone Carolyn on 3366 4299 between the hours of 8.00am and noon.

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Stirrings of life again at Ithaca Probus Club After a few months without any club activities, and having to maintain contact by phone or Zoom, members of Ithaca Probus Club at Ashgrove were delighted to resume an informal club activity on Thursday 18 June when almost half of our members met for an outdoor morning tea at Iron Bark Gully. A couple of hours passed quickly while everyone caught up with each other. With COVID-19 not quite under control here as yet everyone was conscious of maintaining the recommended physical distancing. After so long having to keep up the social engagement by chatting on the phone at regular intervals it was great to actually meet up again. We are hoping to be able to start up other activities soon, but meanwhile will meet at Iron Bark Gully again for another convivial morning tea on Tuesday 9 July.

Full club activities won’t return to normal for a few months yet. Some of the smaller special interest groups may be able to resume sooner but with the ongoing physical distancing constraints even they are not viable just yet.

However, we are still welcoming new members. There are great benefits for our generation, both mentally and physically, in being part of a social group. All our usual activities will resume when this is over. Meanwhile, getting our monthly newsletters would let you see how we run.

If you would like to give us a try, 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 (not needed just at the moment), please see our web site: www. probussouthpacific.org/microsites/ithaca

Queen's Birthday Honours Recipients Congratulations to the following members of our

community who were recognised in the recent Queen's Birthday Honours, announced earlier in June: Mr Peter Costantini OAM - For service to business, particularly to education and training.

Mrs Olwyn Joy Jones, of The Gap OAM For service to ex-prisoners of war and their families.

Mrs Patricia Arthea Jones, of Keperra AM For service to women, and to the community.

Ms Elizabeth Ruth Mohle, Grange OAM For significant service to industrial relations, to the nursing profession, and to the superannuation sector.

Mr Ian Hamilton Orchard, OAM For service to the community.In particular for his involvement withThe Queensland Choir, the Scout Association of Australia, Queensland Branch, The Gap Uniting Church, The Gap State School, The Wesley Hospital, Brisbane, Uniting Church Dr Michael John Redmond RFD AM For significant service to medicine, to neurosurgery, and to medical organisations. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

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Payne Road State School Outdoor Learning Day – inspiring thinking and learning collaboratively!

At Payne Road State School we celebrate Outdoor Learning Day as part of our distinctive environmental strategies, where all classes spend time in the outdoors thinking and learning collaboratively on topics aligned to their Science, HASS, Arts or Mathematics and Indigenous education.

Learning outside of the classroom can engage and inspire students in diverse and age appropriate ways!

Working outdoors is one of the keys to improving children’s health, well-being and happiness - it is not just a ‘nice thing to do’, it is an essential experience for children’s development. In addition, thinking, doing and learning collaboratively importantly fosters critical thinking and problem solving, creativity, getting along and team work – unequivocally critical assets for now and the future!

Teachers take creative license with these learning experiences and we also engage the collaboration of our own Forest Learning expert, Beth Weldon. Beth has lead our students in focused learning within the Nature Classroom on our school grounds– an amazing place to sit amongst the logs, explore the soil, trees, undergrowth and marvel at the environmental observations, discoveries and connections that students will make! This is an experience to surely entice that love of learning!

We now welcome our new Sustainability Officer, David Ulhmann, a trained and very dedicated Horticulturist and Town Planner, who has been contracted to our school (each Thursday) and now joins our

Environment Club.

David has also been guiding each class in the planting of their own tree within the Bee Hive enclosure to now create our very own Bush Tucker Garden!

Creative ‘Zootastic’ Designs In Our Maze Garden We have new tyre garden creations in Maze Garden which have been inspired by the students’ love of nature and garden environments.

Students were challenged to reinvigorate the Maze area by devising something using only 14 tyres and some outdoor paint. After lengthy conversations and lots of water, the tyres were washed then painted black. Design plans were made with various groups of students from Year 4 to Year 6. They said that they wanted the tyres to be carefully placed among the plants to quietly encourage bird and insect life back to the Maze. The project was led by Eloise and Syesha, our 2020 Environment Captains.

Eloise: We want to come to the Maze and play and explore.

Syesha: We can have a welcome face on the top of one of the posts. It is good to use these big outdoor spaces.

In the end, they chose to make a scary black snake weaving through the Maze, two small towers of tyres and a butterfly form. With lots of teamwork, the students positioned the tower tyres and Mr Machin safely secured the snake tyres.

Eloise: I like the black tyre snake. If it had bright colours it would scare off the animals. It looks dramatic too. We can name this snake for fun.

They kept the type shapes simple, painting green vines trailing around and over the tyres.

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Jed: We could plant vines….real vines could grow around our painted vines.

Isabell: Let’s put sand in and soil in and…

Mia: And a little garden in the tyre for the little creatures.

Isabell: We had metal birds…… But real birds are better. What about a bird feeder on top?

Syesha: The painted leaves and real leaves can have tiny bugs searching for food. We can use tiny brushes.

They painted tiny secretive insects and hidden garden creatures on the tyre vines. Thanks to Davis, we planted flowing native vines to complement the painted vines and to attract insects and small creatures.

A butterfly form using the last two tyres and a single post was also part of their design. They have a ‘name the snake’ challenge to encourage everyone to be involved in the 2020 Maze and New Garden.

It is these outdoor and environmental strategies which whole-heartedly continue to strengthen our school vision: The local school of choice, meeting the needs, interest and wellbeing of a collaborative school community!

We embrace a love of learning and focus on the whole child!

Nicky Brazzale - Principal

St Peter Chanel School By the time this edition of the Western Echo is published, Term 2 will have drawn to a close. For all schools across Australia (and indeed for many worldwide) it has certainly been a term like no other. That said, I am delighted to report that when our parents and carers

were asked for summative feedback about our school’s response during the time of Alternative Education Provisions, we received overwhelmingly positive feedback. Highlighted, yet again, was the value of our strong and effective partnerships between teachers, parents and carers, and how this benefits student learning, be it at home or at school. Whilst parents acknowledged that learning during this time had its challenges, they also noted the value of getting to know their child as a learner and the opportunities to engage with the curriculum using technology. Parents were also exceptionally grateful for the regular communication from the school, including phone calls from teachers and support staff. It’s valuable to acknowledge the positives that have come from this time.

As Term 3 begins, we will be in the position to advance with rescheduling some of our postponed events. Our Athletics Carnivals and Author-inResidence program are two such occasions on our annual school calendar, which are much anticipated.

At St Peter Chanel School we teach our students that effort is a way to build their abilities and improve. Research indicates that children who have a growth mindset, that is they understand that the brain can get smarter, typically achieve better at school as they have an empowering perspective on learning. We also teach that failure is a natural part of learning and that embracing challenges helps us to grow.

With the changes to teaching and learning that the first part of Term 2 brought, we commenced providing families with growth mindset (Continued on page 23)

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themed resources to share.

This has been a popular initiative, and as a result is continue even though all or our students have returned.

As I commence meeting with families interested in their child enrolling with us for Prep 2021, as well as other year levels, it is humbling to be able to share what St Peter Chanel School has to offer. There are a number of good schools in The Gap and surrounds, with St Peter Chanel School offering numerous points of difference that potential new families are excited to hear about. Parents are keen to invest in their child’s future and see our community as a logical way to achieve that. With many young families in the area still to decide where to apply for a place for their child in Prep next year, I encourage any interested families to contact the school office as soon as possible by phoning 3300 1202 or emailing pthegap@ bne.catholic.edu.au Margo Carwardine – Principal

The Gap State High School After an unusual start to Term 2, in Week 5 we saw years 7-10 students return to school after completing continuous learning @ home.

It was wonderful hearing the hum and the energy return the grounds and the classrooms.

We reminded our students to make every lesson, every day count. Regular school attendance is very important, students achieve more when they attend school all day, every day. Sleeping habits may have changed during isolation as such we had to reinforce the importance of sleeping smart. Sleeping

smart will help students aspire to be “learners who flourish”.

The changes we have experienced over the first half of this year have proved how resilient we can be. Resilience is a very important character trait, it ensures an individual is provided with the tools and capabilities to overcome any difficulties they may face.

Resilient people have the ability to remain calm and cope with difficult situations.

Active travel is encouraged here at The Gap however, students who rode skateboards and scooters to school did not have anywhere to securely store them throughout the day.

As a result, one of our dads from the P&C designed a system, called The Gap Rack and our Manual Arts and Construction classes have built it.

Last week we held our first whole school virtual assembly. It was a fabulous opportunity for student leaders to connect to the rest of the school. The highlight for the assembly was the announcement of the student leaders for 2020/2021.

Outgoing leaders will now mentor the incumbent leaders over the next 6 months. As part of this process we announced a new role called House Leaders, these students will be the integral component of creating the new house system to be implemented in 2021.

Enrolment applications are now being accepted for 2021 and interviews are currently underway. Please visit our website for the enrolment process and relevant forms https://thegapshs.eq.edu. au/enrolments/enrolling-atour-school. If you have any further queries please contact the school at enrolments@ thegapshs.eq.edu.au.

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The Gap State High School Principal Anne McLauchlan with 2020 Student Leaders Nick Walsh, Tahlia Ruhle, Tyler Dimock and Daniel Quill

We are excited to see what opportunities Semester 2 presents as we continue to implement new ways of working.

Anne McLauchlan – Principal

The Gap State School We have now reached the end of an extraordinary term. It has been like no other and it is timely to acknowledge the amazing

staff at The Gap State School who have changed their teaching practices to meet the emerging needs during the learning at home period. Our parent partnerships remain strong and founded in an unrelenting desire to achieve the very best for our students.

We have been incredibly grateful for parent support this term and their willingness to come on the learning journey with us. Throughout (Continued on page 24)

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In a first for Ashgrove Forum, the Annual General Meeting was held on 17 June with members “attending” using the Zoom platform due to the Covid-19 restrictions. Not all members could attend via Zoom due to technological difficulties, but sufficient for a quorum were able to be present online, and the new Committee was duly elected. Ronda Nix OAM is the incoming President for the next 12 months, Ann Davies is the incoming Secretary while Willo Riley will remain as Treasurer.

Following the AGM, the 953rd General Meeting of Ashgrove Forum was held during which, in another first, Rosslyn Knight became the first person to be inducted into membership of Forum online. For posterity, a photo of those present for this unique ceremony is below.

The next Ashgrove Forum Meeting will be held at 6.30pm on Wednesday 15 July 2020, either by Zoom or at a Face to Face depending on the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. The topic for the public speaking section of the meeting will be “Looking Forward”. Visitors and prospective members are always welcome. For information on how and where to attend this meeting please contact Pat on 0458 696 267.

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this term, the students of The Gap State School have shown resilience and perseverance as they have adapted to a new way of learning. Upon return to school our students settled back into the routines and structure of school as if they never left, reconnecting with friends and teachers.

In the last few weeks, we have had our Two Minute

Zone extension underway with completion due during the school holidays. With strong enrolment numbers, our Two Minutes Zone has required a much-needed upgrade and we are pleased to have additional seating, overhead cover and improved pathways.

Our Sustainability Club members have been busy promoting our Wrapper Free Wednesday initiative.

With the reward of receiving our ‘Golden Lunchbox’,

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classes compete to have the most children with a wrapper free lunchbox. We are so pleased that parents and students are committed to our Sustainability Club initiatives and we have most students involved each week.

Sustainability Club teacher, Mrs Kilgour and students are also improving our garden area to include a space where they will grow succulents and herbs to sell. While our Market Garden initiative has been delayed, we are very

excited that students are busy planting and propagating during their lunch breaks.

Our 2021 enrolments processes have begun with enrolment interviews conducted via Skype. We are currently accepting eligible enrolments in all year levels with further information available on the school’s website.

Warm regards, Joanne Nicholls - Principal

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Norths Members Win Hockey Queensland Awards

Tw o m e m b e r s o f Northern Suburbs Hockey Club at Ashgrove – Aleisha Neumann and Lyn Tucker – have had their outstanding achievements acknowledged in the Hockey Queensland Awards.

Aleisha was named the Hockey Queensland Umpire of the Year after being selected to umpire at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

“It’s always an honour to be recognised for achievements especially when I am one of many outstanding umpires currently on the scene in Queensland. The

two Aussie umpires going to the Tokyo Olympics are both from Queensland,” Aleisha said.

Aleisha, who started umpiring hockey in Toowoomba when she was 14, created history in February as the first woman to umpire an international men’s match when New Zealand played Belgium.

“Another big highlight was umpiring the first match of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in 2018 in front of friends and family. They don’t often get to watch me umpire

Norths Umpire Aleisha Neumann was named Hockey Queensland Umpire of the Year following her selection to umpire at the Tokyo Olympic Games

Norths Coach Lyn Tucker was named Queensland Indoor Hockey Coach of the Year

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internationals as the broadcast follows the players and game rather than umpires,” Aleisha says.

“A more recent moment was being the first female in the world to officiate a top-level men’s international fixture. And thirdly, being selected to be a part of the Tokyo Olympic is also a massive highlight.”

Lyn was named Hockey Queensland Indoor Hockey Coach of the Year, after coaching both the Queensland Open women’s side and the silver medal-winning Queensland Under 18 women’s team at Australian Championships.

“I was quite shocked but very honoured to receive the award. It rates quite highly

in my career achievements.

I don’t coach for the accolades, I like putting back into the sport that has given me so much,” Lyn says.

Ly n e x p l a i n s i t i s difficult to compare winning Australian Championship medals as a coach and captaining the Australian indoor hockey team as a player.

“They are both great achievements and I believe that playing and coaching are two different things, so I don’t think I could compare them,” she says.

“They both have provided me a sense of achievement and I am always very proud of either my teammates or the team I am coaching, no matter the result at the time.”

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Prison Chaplains Supporting the Community’s Most Vulnerable

In prison, a place populated by lost souls, each day feels like an eternity and each day is like the last.

Walking into prison, new prisoners often feel like their life has ended. Their solitude feels like a life sentence.

Incarcerated in a correctional centre, Chris received support without judgement from a volunteer prison chaplain from Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy, which is operated by Gaythorne not-for-profit Carinity.

Chris says the prison chaplain, David Briddock, is a “beautiful, kind, compassionate gentleman and chaplain”.

“Not only has he helped me enormously on my journey here, through prayer and rich Bible knowledge, he has helped me connect comfortably with other inmates,” Chris explains.

“This type of service ministry is priceless to those of us going through challenging circumstances. I thank you for the invaluable service you provide to all the jails, changing the lives of many.”

David is one of around 30 volunteer Inside Out prison chaplains working multi-denominationally in support of men and women in correctional centres between Mareeba and the Gold Coast.

“More than ever, people in prison need a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on,” David says.

“Each prisoner finds themself in a position where they often have the time and the inclination to seek help and support.

Seeing changes in the people in prison who seek to get their lives on track is just the best.”

Carinity chaplains support some of Queensland’s most vulnerable – people in prisons and hospitals, students requiring

Carinity chaplains support men and women in prisons from Mareeba to Gold Coast

special assistance, and aged people in residential care.

“More than ever, some of our community’s most vulnerable need generous ongoing support. Increasingly during the COVID-19 pandemic, people are requesting and appreciating reassurance,” Carinity’s Manager of Chaplaincy Services Don McPherson says.

“Carinity provides that support, and key players in our team are our chaplains. They provide hope, comfort and spiritual care to people in need across Queensland.”

The community can support Carinity chaplains to keep making a real difference to Queenslanders in need by donating to the Carinity Chaplains Appeal. Phone 3550 3737 or donate online at www.carinity.org.au/donations.

CHESS T'MINIT As a result of Covid-19 restrictions all physical tournament and social play at The Gap Chess Club has now ceased indefinitely. When these restrictions have lifted, we will return to meeting at 8.00pm on Friday nights at Room B6, The Gap State High School.

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

Social online tournaments are being played on Friday evenings, anybody interested can find out details of these through the Facebook Page.

This month’s problem again featured recently on the club’s Facebook page. White is threatening to capture your

knight on c5. Before you try save the knight, isn’t there a better idea?. Solution to last month’s puzzle. 1.

Nb5 is a double check so black must move their king.

After 1. … Kb8 2. Nd7 Ka8, 3. Rc8 Qb8 4. Rxb8 is checkmate.

1 … Qh4 threatens checkmate and after 2. g3 Qc4 white’s rook at a2 is lost.

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Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy - Chaplain David Briddock

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National Tree Day 2020 N a t i o n a l Tr e e D a y i s A u s t r a l i a ’s b i g g e s t community tree-planting event.

N a t i o n a l Tr e e D a y, proudly sponsored by Toyota Australia, was co-founded in 1996 by Planet Ark and Olivia Newton-John. It has now grown into Australia’s largest community tree planting and nature protection event. Planet Ark is asking Australians to help us plant one million new native trees and shrubs across the country.

National Tree Day is a callto-action for all Australians to come together and give back to their community. Annually, about 300,000 people volunteer their time to engage in environmental activities that educate individuals about the world around them. It’s a day to venture outdoors and get to know your community, and most importantly, to have fun!

To help do your bit, register your name on the National Tree Day website.

When is National Tree Day? The dates for 2020 are Schools Tree Day Friday 31st July 2020 and National Tree Day Sunday 2nd August 2020.

Traditionally National Tree Day is held in the last weekend in July, as this is the most appropriate day for the majority of regions.

However, if these don’t suit - our insurance covers every day of the year, as we believe “every day is Tree Day”.

About National Tree Day N a t i o n a l Tr e e D a y, proudly sponsored by Toyota Australia, was co-founded in 1996 by Planet Ark and Olivia Newton-John. It has now grown in to Australia’s largest community tree planting and nature protection event. Planet Ark is asking Australians to help us plant one million new native trees and shrubs across the country.

N a t i o n a l Tr e e D a y is a call to action for all Australians to put their hands in the earth and give back to their community. Each year, about 300,000 people volunteer their time to engage in environmental activities that educate individuals about the world around them. It’s a day to venture outdoors and get to know your community, and most importantly, to have fun!

Impact of Covid-19 on 2020 Events Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic across Australian communities and the ongoing uncertainty around potential restrictions on gatherings, Planet Ark has made the difficult decision to cancel official National Tree Day planting events this year.

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Dirtgirl with young gardeners during a 2019 planting

This is not an easy decision to make, but we feel it is the right decision in the interests of protecting our staff, our amazing volunteers and vulnerable community members from the spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19 has imposed significant constraints on the way public events can be run, including the requirement to comply with physical distancing rules. Planet Ark, together with our partners, have carefully considered the expert advice available from governments and health authorities in proceeding in this manner.

Planet Ark understands that the weekend of National Tree Day may still be acknowledged by communities and o rg a n i s a t i o n s , a n d w e encourage individuals to plant in their own back yard or vegetable patches where possible.

We acknowledge the commitment and tireless work of the many State, Territory and regional committees, organisations, schools and individuals whose passion each year makes National Tree Day an outstanding success.

We thank you for your understanding and for working with us during these uncertain times.

The Planet Ark team are continuing to work with our partners and key stakeholders to make National Tree Day 2020 a suitable and fitting celebration of nature and community spirit.

We will announce other ways you can get involved in the coming weeks.

Stay safe the Tree Day team.

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National Tree Day Art Exhibition Celebrate National Tree Day with us and receive a free native plant!!!

Paten Park Native Nursery and SOWN (Save Our Waterways Now) would like to invite local school

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!

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One of our volunteers has finished her contribution already as you can see below. Her picture of a Powerful Owl hiding in a hollow of a big old tree, is made using paint, tree bark and leaves.

students and parents to help us celebrate National Tree Day 2020 by creating a piece of artwork for us to display at the nursery that celebrates all things ‘trees’. The first 100 exhibitors will receive a free native plant.

The them for the art exhibition is “What Trees Mean to Me!” What you need to do: Design and construct, draw or photograph your

masterpiece and deliver it to us at the Paten Park Native Nursery, 57 Paten Road, The Gap, before National Tree Day on Sunday 2 August.

The first 100 exhibitors will receive a free native plant.

It’s that simple. Happy creating!

NOTICE TO READERS

We wish to advise that distribution of the Western Echo can not be legally made to letterboxes displaying No Junk Mail, Australia Post Only or Authorised Mail Only.

For those residents who wish to collect a free copy, we have newstands located at: • Enoggera News - Corner Samford Rd & Wardell St • Stewart Road News Ashgrove • Walton Bridge News 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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Get Involved in Enoggera Catchment Planning Save Our Waterways Now (SOWN) is inviting everyone with an interest in Enoggera Creek Catchment to get involved in the preparation of the Enoggera Catchment Plan.

SOWN President John Abbott said after spending 2019 looking back over 25 years of our history and activities in caring for Enoggera Catchment, this year the group was looking ahead to develop plans and identify actions for the future.

“The plan will identify policies and priority actions for SOWN including the threats and opportunities for the catchment over the next 10 years,” John said.

The objectives of the plan are to: • To rehabilitate and maintain the environmental health of catchment waterways • To rehabilitate and maintain linked bushland areas along waterways • To protect and improve biodiversity in the catchment • To respond to the impacts of climate change • To encourage community participation, awareness and education about SOWN activities.

John said there were many threats to the health and biodiversity of our waterways including urban

development and habitat destruction, pollution and runoff from roads and urban uses, invasive weeds and the impacts of dogs and feral animals on wildlife.

“Opportunities to improve waterways include widening vegetation buffers along creeks, creating wildlife corridors, better managing water pollution and storm water runoff, and enhancing the habitats of key species

such as native fish, koalas and flying foxes,” he said.

Over the next few months, SOWN will be collecting and mapping information about the catchment and consulting our members, partner organisations and the general community about what should be in the plan.

“We are keen to hear from anyone who wants to have a say about the future of this catchment,” John said.

Look out for more information and workshops and how to get involved on our website at www. saveourwaterwaysnow.com. au or contact us at info@ saveourwaterwaysnow.com. au.

Enoggera & Districts Historical Society Inc. Remember Saturday night at the movies?

Nowadays, most of us in the community view new movie releases a t l a rg e ‘ c o n c r e t e a n d steel’ multiplexes, or by downloading via the internet or the variety of streaming services on offer.

But there was a time when small suburban cinemas and larger drive-in theatres were dotted throughout Brisbane’s suburbs – becoming THE place to be to enjoy a great flick.

Families & couples queued at the Keperra Twin Drive-In (now King's Park Keperra)

Who out there remembers the old Elita Theatre on the corner of Waterworks and Stewart Roads, Ashgrove?

Or the Plaza Theatre at Paddington, now a long-

standing antiques centre?

What about the Gaythorne Cinema? It started as The Civic Theatre in the 1938 and continued showing films up until its final day on 4 February 2004.

And of course, everyone would have a memory of the Keperra Drive-in, located where the Kings Park housing estate now is off Settlement Road. The drive-in ran from 1966 to 1998.

In recent times, it has been great to see Red Hill Cinemas open, on the old skate arena site which was closed due to fire damage in 2002. But before the skate arena commenced in 1965, the site was home to the Pop Picture Palace – starting back in the 1920s!

The Enoggera and Districts Historical Society would love to hear people’s memories of the western suburb’s cinemas and driveins from years gone by. Visit our Facebook page or email

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The Gaythorne Cinema, Samford Road was where many westside residents saw great movies over the years

enoggerahistory@gmail. com to post a photo and a comment.

Take care, everyone.

Andrew McMicking President

Plaza Theatre Paddington - now an iconic Antiques Centre

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Interesting Hobbies - More About Matchwork Just a couple more methods I have found useful for particular jobs.

When making pictures such as the Winter Wolf, I found it worked well if I laid the matches to be stained in the darkest colour first and stained them. Then the next darkest colour and so until all that remained was to fill in with plain matches. For the statistically-minded, the Wolf took about 80 hours and con-

tains about 5500 matches. It is based on a veneer project in an American Woodcraft magazine.

I had to find a way to bend matches such as in the wings of the dragon fly. I found the best way was to boil the matches and while they were still hot, bend them using 2 pairs of pliers. I had about a 50% success rate and they held their shape once they dried out.

And a final hint relates to 3 dimensional objects such as the pianos and the village of Donnsville. In making these items, I used thin sheets of balsa to which I glued the matches. I initially tried to simply glue the matches together but that just didn’t work! Using the thin balsa also allowed me to obtain rounded shapes such as the

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piano. Again, for those who like statis-tics, the village has every building lit inside with LEDs and there is extensive street lighting—all in all a total of over 100 LEDs are installed. Power is supplied

through a computer power supply. The people (100+), cars, fire engines etc are all N gauge model railway items.

I hope readers have found these notes of some interest.

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Brisbane Tramway Museum and Ferny Grove Men's Shed YES!!! WE ARE ONCE AGAIN OPEN

AS FROM 5th JULY we are open every Sunday from 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm to take passengers. Naturally, COVID Safety Procedures will be strictly enforced.

Fares are: Adults—$15.00, Children—$8.00, Concession—$12.00 and a Family Pass—$45.00.

But, we don’t only restore trams at the museum— we also restore tramway memorabilia.

This story was written by member Warwick Lee about a part of Brisbane’s transport history that most people would have never heard about . . .

The Belmont Bell The restoration of the Belmont Bell is a fitting tribute to long- serving past member Bob Deskins. Bob passed away in 2019 after a long illness.

As a relatively young man, while working in Central Queensland, Bob visited the Isis Sugar Mill where he noticed a bell. He was told it had been removed from a scrapped Baldwin Steam Engine and that the bell was formerly used as the lunch bell for the mill. Bob had a passion for collecting historic rail and tramway

The Belmont Bell

memorabilia and was given the bell. Bob’s research confirmed that the bell was the original from the Baldwin Steam Engine used on the Belmont Tramway The bell remained in his garage until he presented it to the Museum shortly before he died.

Source acknowledgement and photo: Glen Dyer, Archivist BTMS Belmont Tramway On the 25th May 1912, the Belmont Shire Council opened the Belmont Tramway line which ran from Nor-man Park station on the Cleveland line of the Queensland Railway to Belmont, with stops at Belmont Junction, Seven Hills, Mount Bruce, City View, Mayfield Road, Carina, Springfield (Baynes Brothers sid-ings) and Bulimba Creek.

Costing £20,000 to build, the line was a light 3’ 6” gauge railway and 4 miles 25 chains (6.9 km) in length.

Top speeds reached 15 mph (24 km/h) but slowed to 10 mph (16 km/h) when crossing bridges. Although the line was 3’ 6” gauge, the railway line was built and operated under the Tramways Act because only the Queensland Government could operate trains in Queensland.

The Queensland Railways initially operated the line for the Shire but later the Shire operated the tramway with its own engine and cars.

It was very expensive to operate with little goods and passenger traffic. The line was closed at the beginning of 1915 and its engines and rolling stock was sold by the end of that year.

Following public uproar, the line was reopened in 1916 by the Belmont Shire

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Baldwin Steam Engine Composite Car

Council and was operated by the Queensland Railway with small engines such as the A13. However, the tramway continued to op-erate at a loss and, due to track and bridge deterioration, the line was closed for the second time in 1924.

In 1925, when the Belmont Shire became part of the City of Brisbane, the line was again reopened following a substantial upgrade.

The tramway was operated by the Brisbane City Council, but financial losses continued and the line was permanently closed in October 1926.

Baldwin Steam Engine In May 1912, the Belmont Shire Council purchased an enclosed Baldwin Steam Engine from the then Baldwin L o c o m o t i v e Wo r k s o f Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States and three carriages. The Class 1 (Locobase 13755) 0-4-2 engine was built in January 1911 (works number 33935) and was the only one of its type built.

The Baldwin Steam Engine was sold to the Isis Sugar Mill in 1915 and later was acquired by the Queensland Public Works.

The Baldwin Works was

a major manufacturer of locomotive engines of all classes and operated from 1825 to 1856 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, before moving to Eddystone, Pennsylvania where it closed in 1972 Baldwin engines were used in many states in Australia and in New Zealand.

The New South Wales government purchased more than 100 engines between 1879 and 1910, mostly 11’ (cylinder size) and 0-4-0 configuration for use in the Sydney tramway system.

The Belmont Bell is located on top of the roof of the Baldwin Steam Engine Source acknowledgement: State Library of Queensland - John Oxley Library Restoration The bell has been painstakingly restored by new member Laurie Vosper.

Sources “Belmont Tramway” Accessed at https:// en.wikipedia.org Lianso, S. “Belmont Tramway Company 0-4-2 Locomotives in Australia” The Brisbane Tramway Museum is proudly supported

by Brisbane City Council.

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The Gap Day & Night Pharmacy for all your pharmaceutical needs

Michael and Kate Knynenburg

The Gap Health & Beauty Salon Janine is our new Beauty Therapist – visitors to our Salon may remember her from when she worked here quite a few years ago.

Janine has enhanced all her skills and along with our traditional treatments we have some new offering on our menu.

“Sugaring” is an alternative to waxing – using natural ingredients, no heat and is great for sensitive skin.

Also now offering Gel Polish with a Manicure or Pedicure treatment New look Salon, new look Menu, new hours – come in and meet Janine!

Beauty Salon Opening hours Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday — 9am - 4pm Thursday — 10am - 8pm Saturday — 8.30am -3pm

Appointments with Janine are available 5 days a week

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Naturopath available — Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday

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

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