The Western Echo April 2017

The

Western Echo

April 2017 ISSN 1327-676X

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

Gap Servicemen Honoured by RSL

The descendants of Warrant Officer Arthur Chapman and Private Wilfred Chapmen, Dan Cummins, Sue Cummins, Steve Chapman, Elizabeth Chapman, Michelle Nye, Leanne Sinclair, Matt Nye, Georgie Nye (small girl in the middle) and (front row) Emily Nye, Sophie Cummins and Chloe Nye at the presentation of medals for the brothers who grew up and lived in The Gap prior to posting overseas, who were casualties of WWII in 1943. Story Page 3

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

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BARBER George’s Barber Shop Phone: 3366 7435 pg 8

BEAUTY Blooms Beauty Salon Phone: 3300 1555 pg 23

Intune Beauty Therapy Phone: 3300 9710 p g 17

BUTCHER Meixner’s Meats Phone: 3161 5021 pg 20

CLUBS/GROUPS Taylor Range Country Club Phone:3366 1560 pg 4 & 12

DENTIST Ferny Hills Dental Phone: 3351 2731 pg 19

DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE Communify Phone: 3510 2707

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MEDICAL CENTRE Keperra Family Practice Phone: 3351 0323 pg 32

MOWERS / REPAIRS Mitchelton Mower Service Phone: 3355 9599 pg 1

MOWING / GARDENING Good Deal Mowing Phone: 0439734 142 pg 27

MUSIC TUITION The Gap Piano Studio Phone: 3166 8353 pg 25

NATUROPATHY Keperra Day & Night Chemmart Phone: 3351 7600 pg 32

ORGANIC CO-OP The Gap LOCO www.thegaploco.com pg 22

PHARMACY Blooms The Chemist The Gap Phone: 3300 1555 pg 23

Keperra Day & Night Chemmart Phone: 3351 7600 pg 32

GUITAR TUITION

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Rob’s Guitar School Phone: 3289 8020 pg 25

Brisbane 7 Day Physiotherapy Phone: 3351 4388 pg 16 Physiologix Phone: 3511 1112 p g 23

GUTTER VACUUM Big Boys Gutter Vacuum Phone: 0407 737 400 pg 11

HAIR DESIGN DHS Hair Shack Phone: 3300 4200

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HANDYMAN Specialized Handyman Services Phone:0419 437 470 pg 14

IRONING Mobile Ironing Service Phone: 0416 157 201 pg 14

JEWELLERS Arana Jewellers P h o n e : 3 3 5 1 1 2 11 p g 9

LAWYERS Hollingworth & Spencer P h o n e : 3 1 2 3 5 7 0 0 p g 11

MASSAGE

PLUMBER Pandanus Contractors Phone: 3300 3934 pg 27 Plumbers We Are Phone: 3351 0016 pg 27

PODIATRIST

VETERINARIAN

Allsports Podiatry P h o n e : 3 3 0 0 6 0 11 p g 1 8

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

POLICE-NON URGENT POLICE LINK Phone:

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POLITICAL/GOVERNMENT Kate Jones Phone: 3366 6000 Jane Prentice, MP Phone: 3378 1599

Cr. Steven Toomey Phone: 3407 1900

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PRINTER CARTRIDGES Cartridge World Ashgrove Phone: 3366 5111 pg 10

VOLUNTEERS Meals on Wheels Phone: 3366

4299

WANTED TO BUY Rags n’ Bones Collectibles Phone: 0403 907 926 pg 14 WEDDING/FORMAL Strictly Formal Suit Hire Phone: 3876 2007 pg 8

PSYCHOLOGIST

WEIGHT LOSS

Proactive Coaching.net Phone: 0411 036 297 pg 16

Winning with Food Phone: 0403 085 640 pg 16

REAL ESTATE

You can now read The Western Echo ONLINE - click on the links on either our website www.westernecho.com.au OR our facebook page

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SHOPPING CENTRE The Gap Village Shopping Ctr. Phone: 3300 3377 pg 21

STUDENT HOMESTAY UQ Homestay Phone: 3346 6737 pg 9

THERAPIST / SPECIALIST Ashgrove Literacy Clinic Phone: 3366 6933 pg 25 TYRE & MECHANICAL Wyatt’s BP The Gap Phone: 3300 2077 pg 13

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED

We urgently need more volunteer drivers. It can be for as little as a few hours each month. We deliver each morning, Monday to Friday, from around 9.30am until noon.

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

Ashgrove Meals on Wheels 524 Waterworks Road

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Gap Servicemen Honoured by RSL On a perfect afternoon on 10 March The Gap RSL Sub Branch held a moving ceremony at the Walton Bridge Memorial, Glen Affric Street, The Gap to honour two Gap servicemen who lost their lives during World War II. Warrant Officer Arthur Chapman was reported missing on 28 May 1943 and confirmed as killed in action 28 November 1943. At the time, the family did not request his medals and after 74 years, his medals were presented to the family descendants of the two brothers.

In 1947 The Gap had 584 residents, so the service of the Chapman family members was significant. In 2016, The Gap RSL was contacted by Mr Steve Chapman in determining whether the brothers should have received medals and if they had done so. Research carried out by The Gap RSL Sub Branch determined that they had never been issued.

The medals were presented in a moving ceremony by Group Captain D. Paddison,

Royal Australian Air Force, assisted by The Gap Chapter RSL membersRay DeVere and President, Doug Parry.

Official guests included Jane Prentice MP, Federal Member for Ryan, Kate Jones, State Member for Ashgrove, Cr. Steven Toomey, Mr Steve Eaton RSL Qld. Community Link, Mr Merv Brown OAM, Deputy President North RSL District, Mr Lee Regnart Gaythorne RSL, Mr and Mrs Jack Proctor, Mr Richard Speechley and members of The Gap Historical Society.

Following the presentations to Mrs Sue Cummins, Mrs Michelle Nye, Mr Steve Chapman, Mrs Leanne Sinclair and MS Elizabeth Chapman, those attending were invited to attend an afternoon tea at The Gap Football Club and view a display mounted by The Gap Historical Society.

The Gap RSL is continuing its project with the Community Link Badge to connect families with the unissued medals of family members.

Gap RSL member, Ron Ward represented WWII veterans

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Gap RSL Sub Branch President Doug Parry, State Member for Ashgrove Kate Jones, Group Captain D. Paddison, Helen Wilson and Kerry Parry

Inside the April Issue...

Amnesty International.....................................................................25 Arana VIEW Club..............................................................9 Ashgrove Forum...................................................................19 Ashgrove Historical Society................................................17 Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club..........................................8 Ashgrove/The Gap Men’s Shed...............................................29 CCIQNWB ...............................................................................10 Chess T’Minit.......................................................................28 Enoggera Historical Society..............................................18 Federal Update - Jane Prentice........................................6 Ithaca Probus Club..............................................................19 Mitchelton Garden Club....................................................27 Mitchelton Probus Club......................................................28 National Servicemen’s Association of Aust. (Qld Branch)........17 Paten Park Native Nursery (PPNN).............................................26 PowerTalk Brisbane Central....................................................14 Principal’s Points....................................................24 & 25 Qld Council of Garden Clubs.............................................29 Qld. Family History Society.............................................31 Reflections..........................................................................30 Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap...................................12 Seranata Singers.....................................................................31 SOWN (Save Our Waterways Now)...........................................26 State Update - Kate Jones - Member for Ashgrove......................5 The Gap Garden Club............................................................27 The Gap Historical Society...............................................14 The Gap Probus Club............................................................................22 The Gap RSL Sub Branch....................................................3 & 7 The Rev - Chris Perona..................................................31 Voices of Birralee............................................................11 Ward Happenings Cr Steven Toomey..................................4 World’s Greatest Shave................................................................20 & 21 The Western Echo April 2017 Page 3

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

Assisting the Tennis Avenue Habitat Group Ashgrove

Tree Plantings in The Gap When the opportunity presents itself, I am very keen to see our open spaces planted with suitable trees. A section of land locked parkland adjoining Enoggera Creek in The Gap presented just this opportunity. This small section of parkland, prone to flooding and slow to drain was identified as the perfect location to plant a small grove

of melaleuca trees and native grasses. This species of tree thrives in low spots of land that collect water from overland flow and drain slowly. Not only will the trees visually enhance the area but more importantly provide a natural habitat for our native frogs and wildlife that call the creek home.

If restoring and rehabilitating our natural bushland and waterways is of interest to you Brisbane City

Council supports local Habitat Groups with this work. Save Our Waterways Now (SOWN) situated at Paten Park The Gap meets every Wednesday morning to propagate seeds.

Please contact me to find your nearest Habitat Group or SOWN at www.sown.com.au

Community Planting The Gap – Saturday 6 May 2017 A community tree planting will be held on Saturday 6

May 2017. Treescape will be undertaking this program on behalf of Council in the area east of Paten Road to Cooinda Street. Setup will be at 9am at Paten Park, 45 Paten Road The Gap and residents will head out on foot from the nursery to plant street trees.

After the street tree planting is complete volunteers are invited to a BBQ in the Park with free giveaway plants. A Landscape Architect, Horticulturalist and an Arborist will be on hand to answer any gardening questions at the BBQ. I look forward to seeing you on the day!

Taylor Range Easter Membership Special This is a ‘cracking’ Easter special for anyone thinking about joining the Club.

SAVE $250 ON YOUR FIRST 6 MONTHS SUBSCRIPTION!

On becoming a share holder, which involves a one-off purchase of one share per household for $350, you can save up to $250 on your first 6 months subscription.

A family subscription would usually cost $75 per month (total of $450 over 6 months) but with this Easter special you will only have to pay $200 (plus cost of share)! That equates to just over $1 per day for your family to be able to swim, play tennis & squash then relax at one of the gas BBQ areas.

This offer is strictly limited in that once the club reaches it’s capacity of 600 share holders the offer will no longer be available. So don’t miss out, contact the Club today!

Happy Easter

Phone: 3366 1560 Email: trcclub@bigpond.net.au Fax: 3366 7430

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State Update

Kate Jones MP

Member for Ashgrove

Major Upgrade to The Gap State School’s Hall If you’ve been to The Gap State School recently you would have noticed that the band has to sit outside for school events because there is just not enough room in the Multipurpose Building. It was clear to the school community that The Gap State School had grown out of the existing facility.

That’s why the Queensland Government will be investing in a $1.5 million upgrade of the Multipurpose Building with construction expected to start in a matter of months.

This upgrade is just one part of our $200 million accelerated investment in school infrastructure right across Queensland. That means new or upgraded halls for 30 schools, 10 special education facility upgrades, administration improvements at 9 schools, and shaded or covered learning areas at 25 schools.

We will also be employing an extra 230 teachers for the Class of 2019, our first year level to attend prep, to ensure that they have access to the same quality and variety of subjects as the years before.

Every child, regardless of where they live, deserves the right to the best quality education we can provide.

Celebrating the Multipurpose Building upgrade with the Principal, P&C President and Parents

Folding Stars at Hilder Road State School

One Million Stars to End Violence Project

Bullying and violence have no place in schools or in our communities.

On March 17, the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence, I joined with students from Hilder Road State School to stand up and say no to bullying and violence in any of its forms.

By weaving stars for the One Million Stars to End Violence Project, we symbolise the need for everyone to get involved in making our communities a happier and safer place. The creator of this program, Maryann Talia Pau, is an inspiration and I can’t wait to see the completed installation at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

I also want to thank Ashgrove State School and the Queensland Firebirds for weaving stars for the project.

You can get involved by visiting www. onemillionstars.net but in order for your stars to be included in the Commonwealth Games installation make sure you send them in by July 2017.

Clean Energy Future for State Schools

We are starting a new push to make our schools more sustainable. State Schools are among the government’s largest energy consumers with costs close to $57 million each year. That’s why we want to partner with the energy industry to reduce these costs using solar power and efficiency measures.

We know that some of our school communities are already taking action to make their classrooms more sustainable but we can do more to support the growth of renewable energy in Queensland.

To read more about how we are improving education in Queensland visit www.katejones.com.au/ education

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Federal Update The Gap RSL Medal Ceremony I recently joined The Gap RSL Sub Branch for a very moving ceremony for the family of two WWII Servicemen, Warrant Officer Arthur Chapman and Private Wilfred Chapman.

Arthur Chapman was killed in action in 1943 on his first mission. He was promoted to Warrant Officer at the time of his death, and entitled to several medals. Wilfred was discharged soon after his brother’s death and was a long-time resident of The Gap. The Gap RSL arranged the special Ceremony to have both the brothers’ medals formally presented to Arthur and Wilfred’s relatives by Group Captain Paddison, of the Royal Australian Air Force, more than 74 years after Arthur’s death.

ANZAC Day There are many ANZAC

Day commemorations taking place around the electorate on 25th April. In 2017 we continue to mark the Centenary of the First World War as well as the 75th Anniversary of some of the events of the Second World War. It is very important we never forget the service and sacrifice of our brave men and women.

I hope to see you at one of our local services – watch out for my ANZAC Brochure in the mail which includes service times. Lest we forget.

Death of our last Fuzzy Wuzzy Angel In sad news, the man who is believed to be the last living “fuzzy wuzzy angel”, Faole Bokoi, has died in his home village in Papua New Guinea.

The ‘fuzzy wuzzy angels’ (Papua New Guinean natives who were so named for their frizzy hair) became legends for their support of the Australian troops who fought the Japanese

from Jane Prentice MP Federal Member for Ryan

in the Second World War. The ‘fuzzy wuzzy angels’ acted as stretcher bearers and porters, carrying ammunition and supplies to our troops.

We should never forget their loyalty and support to our soldiers, especially with our upcoming ANZAC Day commemorations.

Autism Awareness Month April is Autism Awareness Month. ‘Go blue for Autism Day’ on is 2nd April, when iconic buildings across Australia and the world will turn their lights blue. The month will promote awareness of Autism through campaigns and events.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that typically lasts throughout a person’s lifetime affecting 1 in 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls. People with ASD can experience difficulties with communication, social interaction and restricted/

repetitive interests and behaviours.

This year all funds raised through Go Blue for Autism will help Autism Queensland provide education, therapy and support services for children and adults living with autism.

For more information visit http://www.autismawareness. com.au/

Ryan Community Calendar Do you have an upcoming event that you want the community to know about?

Why not list it on the Ryan Community Calendar on my website – www.janeprentice. com.au. Just fill in your event details on the ‘Add Event’ page, and be sure to include a contact name and number so that people can get in touch with you directly if they need more information.

Can we help?

My office can supply: • Flags for your school • A commemorative message on a special anniversary or birthday • ATO help with your tax at the end of the financial year

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At the Medal Presentation Ceremony to members of the Chapman family, with Gap RSL Sub Branch member Ron Ward, Councillor Steven Toomey and Gap RSL member Ray De Vere

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The Gap Sub-Branch RSL - ANZAC Services

The 2017 Anzac Day commemorative activities recognise the sacrifices of our forebears and the continuing service of today’s service men and women in conjunction with local Community Organizations. This this year the ‘Community Link’ Remembrance Contingent will represent over 100 past residents of The Gap who served during WWI and WWII and are no longer with us. We look forward to welcoming children and residents from The Gap along with relatives of these Veterans marching as the Remembrance Contingent.

Veterans who settled in The Gap following their service who we acknowledge are: Altmann, Ronald Thomas; Askew, Frederick George; Barnes, Desmond Noel; Barnes, John James; Barnes, Kevin George; Berry, Allan George; Berry, Eric Maurice; Berry, Ronald Joseph; Best, Oswald Arthur; Brook, Pearl Margaret; Cameron, Duncan; Carnegie, David; Carnegie, Donald Bruce; Chapman, Arthur Edward; Chapman, Neville Charles Knight; Chapman, Stanley Thomas; Chapman, Wilfred Paul; Christensen, Harold George; Curry, Robert Alexander; Curtis, Charles Benjamin; Curtis, Thomas Roy; Curtis, William John; Dowrick, Ernest David Stephen; Eacott, Victor Charles; Farmer, Donald Edward Robert; Farmer, Edward Alan; Fursman, Frederick William; Gall, Mervyn Stewart; Grant, Dudley Rutherford; Griffin, George Joseph; Hayes, Kevin Patrick; Heron, Brian James; Inwood, Stanley Charles; Irwin, Harry;Jackson, Donald; Kay, Mervyn Harold; Kickbush, Stanley William; Levitt, Edgar Herbert;Low, Arthur Edwin;Macarthur, Eric Roy; Macarthur, John William; Macarthur, Raymond

Thompson; Marshall, Mervyn George; Marshall, Noel; Marshall, Ronald James; Mengel, Albert; Missenden, John; Mitchell, Robert Royce; Minto, Reginald Robert; Modderman, Henrick; Paten, Edward Hunt; Paten, Eunice Muriel; Pennefather, James Lionel; Pickering, Leslie; Proctor, Keith; Rowe, John Samuel; Rowland, Allan Edgar; Smith, Doris Enid; Smith, Walter Noel; Vinter, Frederick; Wilson, George Robert; Wilson, Leonard Valentine; Winstone, Mark; Betteridge Ronald Richard; Fraser James Charles; Harvey, James; Harvey, Harry Kimball; Heyes , Joan Enid; Ishmael David Gwilym; Jackson Colin Pine; Kennedy, Betty Marie; McLaren Ross; McLaren Hugh; Pennefather, James Lionel; Pike Malcolm Lester; Pratt, Cameron; Rodger, Neil Hendy; Stedman, Wallace; Winn, John.

Lest We Forget.

Community members are invited to participate in the days’ activities then join our members at The Gap Football Club, Glenaffric St after each service. Please be aware that parking around the memorial area is limited due to construction activities at The Gap Village, please take this into account when planning your travel.

Activities: Dawn Service – Assembly from 5.30am at Walton Bridge Park.

Light Breakfast sausage sizzle and Tea/Coffee (Gold Coin donation) - The Gap Football Club, Glenaffric St, The Gap from 6.15am March (please note that we are expecting larger numbers participating in the march, please follow directions of the Parade Marshals at the High School) – Assemble at The Gap State High School from 8.45am, stepping off at 9.10am Main Service Commences 9.30am concludes approx 11.00am Following the Main Service, everyone is warmly invited to light refreshments and displays at The Gap

Football Club, Glenaffric St, The Gap, bar trading from 11am until 2pm. Subject to support arrangements, ‘TwoUp’ will be played during the function.

In support of our Commemorative activities the Chapter is seeking contributions and assistance from members of the Community willing to assist us on Anzac Day, please call the Honorary Secretary, Ms Kerry Parry ph: 0427 659 646 or President Mr Doug Parry on 0466 989 427.

Members of the Community who wish to contact The Chapter on other matters should, in the first instance email The Gap Chapter at gap_rsl@bigpond. com or write to The Gap RSL, PO Box 122, The Gap Q 4061.

ANZAC Day Services Ashgrove, Bardon & Enoggera Ashgrove RSL Service at Stewart Place Ashgrove Parade Assembles Betheden Terrace at 7.20am – Marching at 7.30am to Stewart Place, March arrives at 7.40am and services begins 7.45am and concludes at 8.30am.

Bardon RSL Service Bardon Bowls Club, Bowman Parade Bardon: 10.30am start with refreshments served after.

Enoggera Enoggera & District Historical Society Inc will be hosting an ANZAC Day Commemoration Service on Tuesday 25 April from 1.30pm service commences at 2pm conducted by Rev. Canon Bruce Boase, Priest-in-charge of the Anglican Community of Green Hills. Service will conclude at 3.30pm.

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Celebrating the Cenenary of the Foundation of Lions Clubs around the World On Sunday 26th March we celebrated 100 Years of Lions at a very enjoyable afternoon tea at 57 Carwoola Street Bardon. This event included wonderful entertainment

by Lucy Hyde with a piano recital, and the terrific sound of Voices of Birralee. A big thank you to Lucy and the Voices of Birralee. Many thanks to all who attended this event.

Picnic Shelter Refurbishment One of the Centennial Projects for our club is the refurbishment of the picnic shelter at the park behind the Ashgrove Library. This facility is used by many mums, dads and children from our local community and will add to the comfort and enjoyment of all.

George’s Barber Shop 3rd Big Year No Appointment Necessary OPEN Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm Saturday 8:30am to 12 noon Beverly Chilcott “Thank my valued customers for their support over the last year” - Beverly

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Million Coins Collection For Childhood Cancer Research We also hope to raise more than $80000 for the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation by way of collecting over one million coins. If you have any old 1 cent or 2 cent or 5 cent coins (yes they are all still legal tender) put them towards this worthwhile project. Please drop them into one of our collection boxes displayed in the local area shopping centres.

Youth of the Year The annual Lions Youth of the Year program for this area commenced on the 28rd February with participants representing local high schools competing. The regional final was held on 11 March with our Lions Club representative, Clare Ryan, being judged the winner of the Regional P u b i c S p e a k i n g Aw a r d .

Congratulations Clare on your win, well done.

Bunnings Bar B Q’s Our next Bar B Q at Bunnings will be on Monday 10th April, so come along and support your local club and enjoy a cheap lunch for only $2.50. We look forward to meeting you.

Leo Clubs The local Leo Club established at the Gap State High School for students, and

another for young adults known as the Omega Club in the Ashgrove /The Gap Areas are in their 3rd and 4th year of operations respectively.

Membership continues to grow for both clubs with our local youth taking control of community activities and fundraising for good causes within the community.

New President Elected For 2017/18 Year Michael Pope has been elected as President of the Lions Club of Ashgrove/The Gap for the 2017/18 Year commencing in June 2017.

Our Congratulations go to Michael on his elevation to the President’s Role for the next 12 months.

Interested In Joining Lions?

If you want to meet likeminded people who have an interest in supporting your local community and organisations within our community, and enjoy the social aspects of this, then Lions may be just right for you. Give us a call we welcome all enquiries from our local folks. Contact our Lions Representative Denis Wogan on Ph 33004773 for further information.

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Seeking descendants of Indigenous ‘Diggers’ of the Australian Light Horse Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan is calling for descendants of Indigenous Australian soldiers who took part in the Battle of Beersheba and the Sinai-Palenstine campaign to take part in an oral history project.

On 31 October 1917, two Australian Light Horse regiments charged Turkish positions outside the town of Beersheba taking more than 1,000 prisoners. The Battle of Beersheba was one of the most important of the Sinai-Palestine Campaign and the nature of the victory has earned Beersheba an enduring place in Australian wartime history.

To mark the 100th anniversary this year, on 31 October 2017, Australia will hold a National Service to commemorate the Centenary of the Battle of Beersheba, and the Sinai-Palestine Campaign, in Be’er Sheva, Israel.

Mr Tehan said a significant number of Indigenous men had served in the Light Horse, and some of them participated in the charge at Beersheba.

The Rona Tranby Trust is launching an oral history project that will identify and record the stories of these men as recalled by their descendants, culminating in a group of descendants attending the National Service in Be’er Sheva.

“This project will recognise the important contribution Indigenous Australians made at the Battle of Beersheba and will honour the service and sacrifice of every Australian who served in that campaign by bringing these stories to life for everyone,” Mr Tehan said.

“This exciting oral history project will afford both the Indigenous and non-Indigenous community an opportunity to hear about the experiences of Indigenous soldiers through the stories told by their descendants,” Dr Belinda Russon, CEO, Tranby National Indigenous Adult Education & Training said.

The Rona Tranby Trust is seeking to locate descendants who wish to record the oral history of Indigenous Diggers who served in the Light Horse and participate in the Centenary commemoration in Be’er Sheva.

Anyone interested in participating in this unique and exciting project should contact Ray Minniecon on 0417 929 701 or Meltem Akyol on (02) 9231 4293 or email info@ronatranby.org. au. Details about the commemorations in Israel are available on the DVA website at www.dva.gov.au.

Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ)

We are looking for Homestay Families in your area!

Apply to host an international student for ICTE-UQ > Short stay programs $48 per night per student > 5, 10 week stays or longer $250 per week per student www.icte.uq.edu.au /student-life/ accommodation/ become-homestay-host 07 3346 6737 homestay@icte.uq.edu.au

• Jewellery Repairs & Restoration • Jewellery Design & Manufacture • Watch Batteries & Repairs • Valuations Prompt & Efficient Service

Arana VIEW Club Arana VIEW Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade, Keperra 10.30am for 11.00am. Cost is $25.00 for a 2-course lunch. There are lucky door and raffles prizes and monies raised are donated to the Smith Family’s Learning for Life program supporting disadvantaged Australian children.

Our May meeting will celebrate an early Mother’s Day. Our May Guest speaker will be Geoff Morgan from the Qld Family Historical Society, Gaythorne branch.

New Members are always welcome. Booking: Heather 33003733 by 4pm Monday 1st May. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

Come in and meet our experienced team and browse our great selection of

• Rings • Jewellery • Watches • Gifts

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Chamber News

Now’s a great time to be a feature business with NWBCC Tony Rummeny, Principal LJ Hooker, Ashgrove is our feature business this month. LJ Hooker Ashgrove has over 25 years history of growth and client satisfaction in the local market. Tony is also one of our feature businesses at The Gap Farmer’s Markets. In 2017 for our existing and new members, the Chamber can offer your business the opportunity to be in front of hundreds of potential customers. The Gap Farmers’ Markets are now weekly, so there’s plenty of opportunity to be a part of this great initiative.

For more information on how to be a part of this as well as our upcoming events, see our website: www. northwestbrisbanechamber.org.au, or our Facebook page: www. facebook.com/NWBCC Upcoming Events : Wednesday 19 April 2017– Hear & Say Centre – 29 Nathan Ave, Ashgrove The North West Brisbane Chamber of Commerce represents businesses in Ashgrove, The Gap, and parts of Enoggera, Alderley, Newmarket, Red Hill, Bardon, Mitchelton and Keperra.

We provide networking opportunities, compliance advice and protection, and a powerful voice for businesses in our region.

To join the Chamber, please contact Craig Stampfli on 0400 439 871 or Stuart Pullar on 0414 408 535.

The Paddington Centre

A thriving hub for active seniors Book your day with us and enjoy: Free door to door transport Delicious morning tea and lunch Choose to join: Music therapy and art classes Reminiscence and memories sessions Exercise classes to keep you strong and active Sing-a-longs Guest speakers Current affairs discussions Monthly bus trips Daily fee $16.

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2017 Western Front Anzac Day services Thirty-one Voices of Birralee choristers, aged from 16 –

18, are preparing to sing at two of Australia’s most significant commemorative events, the Anzac Day services on the Western Front, in France.

The trip in April 2017, which marks the third year of Voices of Birralee’s commitment to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA), will feature choristers from 19 schools across Brisbane and one from Toowoomba, singing at the Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Australian National Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux, and later that day at the 100th anniversary service at The ‘Digger’ Memorial, Bullecourt, alongside the Australian Army Band.

Since the Bardon-based choral organisation won a nationwide bid through the DVA to sing at the First World War Western Front centenary commemorations, choristers who have participated have been over 18-years-old.

Voices of Birralee’s Artistic Director and Founder Julie Christiansen OAM said it was decided to this year provide the opportunity to younger members.

“Singing at these significant events is such a humbling experience and I feel honoured that our organisation can provide this opportunity to our choristers, just as they are transitioning into young adults,” Ms Christiansen said.

“Since winning the bid, around 77 of our choristers have sung at various commemoration services, including on Anzac Day 2015 and 2016, and at the 100th anniversaries of the battles of Pozieres and Fromelles in July, 2016.

“These trips provide an incredible platform for growth both musically and personally, while also allowing us to discover more about Australia’s involvement in WW1 and the sacrifices made.”

The choir, conducted by Jenny Moon and accompanied by Justine Favell, is currently in full-rehearsal mode, preparing pieces such as In Flanders Fields, We Will Remember Them, Danny Boy and La Vie En Rose, hymns and both the Australian and French national anthems, with selected songs for the official services and for concerts in local French communities.

Tickets and information for these concerts will be available soon via http://birralee.org.

The community is invited to stay up-to-date with Voices of Birralee’s activity, including the daily touring blogs, by joining the Facebook community (https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Voices-of- Birralee/18388763270). *The Voices from the Trenches Festival is proudly supported by the Queensland Government

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Miles Robertson gave a presentation on “The Long Drive” 31 March at Samford Valley Rotary event

Currently, members and partners of the Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap have busied themselves with activities beyond the club.

The District Conference, Rotary District 9600, was held from the 24th March to the 26th March at the Event Centre, Caloundra.

Rotary business concentrated on how Rotary could improve its service to the community under the current Rotary Banner “Rotary Serving Humanity”. But the discussion and learning went beyond that, with speakers, such as, Leanne Simon, a current Peace Scholar sponsored by Rotary to study at UQ with a focus on peace education in very young children.

Dr Danielle Stanisic spoke of her current research as part of the team at Griffith University working on a Malaria Vaccine.

And to emphasise the spread of Rotary, the Rotary International President was represented by the Past District Governor of District 9830, from Tasmania, Peter Murfett and his partner Colleen Howell.

Club member, John Lane, who is the District 9600 President Elect, conducted his President Elect Training Seminar.

Rotary receives addresses from many interesting speakers, such as at the Samford Rotary Event, to be held on the 31st March titled the ‘The Long Drive’, covering travels from 2013 to 2016. Funds raised will go to support Rotary’s international project to provide water to villages in Mozambique.

A number of Rotary Ashgrove/The Gap members attended the District Training Assembly in February. It seems that no matter how many you attend, you can always come away a little more knowledgeable about Rotary.

Then there’s Sausage Sizzles and of course the Easter Raffle.

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The Rotary partners of Ashgrove/The Gap Rotary Club are holding a cooking and tasting afternoon with delicious food and cooking techniques to be held on 29 April (2.00pm to 4.00pm) at The Gap Baptist Church. ($20 pp and raffle) All welcome with proceeds going to Camp Quality. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

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The Gap Historical Society Inc. Established 2000

The Society, like many others of a special-interest group, is faced with an aging membership and the inability to raise funds for its continuous operations as when members were more agile.

Kudos when presenting a display always gives members a boost and membership, active or financial, is always sought.

Comments such as “Keep up the good work” and “Good to see our local history recorded” or “What a great range of photos” do provoke huge discussion.

Membership to the Society is just $20 per person per year or $30 per family. We are a friendly and keenly Gap oriented group and would love to welcome you and your family as members!

The Society is, at present, arranging its fourth renewal of a five year lease with Brisbane City Council (2017 to 2022) and need funds for the annual rental of the Nullagundi Centre – as well as funds to meet the payments of rates, electricity and water!

Small groups (30-40) can rent our building at $22 (incl. GST) per morning, afternoon or evening. The Nullagundi Centre has off street parking, is carpeted, air conditioned, has a modern kitchen and disabled toilet facilities.

Recently being advised of a successful grant from the BCC to digitise the historical photographs which the Society has been given/bequeathed, this will enable the photographic history of the area to be available online to the community and we all look forward to this project commencing shortly.

The Society meeting at 2pm on Saturday 25 April will have Maurice Serico, President of the Balaangala Community Group and Chair of the Queensland Reconciliation Council, speak on aspects of his work with these groups. Maurice, who is the older son of Elder Nurdon Serico, is one of The Gap Historical Society’s ardent supporters.

For hall hire please phone Richard on 3300 1425 and all other enquiries can be directed to Secretary Fran on 3300 1755.

Golden Month for POWERtalk Brisbane Central In April, POWERtalk Brisbane Central celebrates 50 years since charter. We are having a fabulous luncheon to celebrate early in the month in addition to our regular meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

Guests are always welcome at our meetings and there is no cost for the first three visits. Come along and see for yourself the friendship and camaraderie that underpins our fifty golden years. As an added bonus, members gain confidence in speaking, listening and leadership skills in a supportive and engaging environment. We’d love to see you at Grange Library community meeting room on 4th April, 18th April or 2nd May at 6.45 for a 7pm start. For more information see our website www. powertalkbrisbanecentral.org or phone Club President, Mary on 0438 624 667. See you soon! website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

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Ketoacidosis represents a medical emergency and an extreme metabolic derangement. Stress of some sort, usually some kind of inflammatory condition such as infection or pancreatitis, creates a severe loss of glucose regulation in a patient that is already diabetic (there are lots of animals and people that go undiagnosed ). The patient with diabetic ketoacidosis goes into an extreme fat-burning state that produces a biochemical called a ketone body. Ketone bodies can be used as an energy source for the brain when glucose is not available. (Remember that without insulin working, all the glucose in the bloodstream is unavailable to the body, and the tissues are starving for glucose.) The problem is that ketone bodies do not “burn clean” so that when they are in use pH and electrolyte imbalances ensue. These imbalances created dehydration, which in turn creates more pH and electrolyte imbalances. A metabolic disaster results often leading to liver failure and/ or kidney failure and sometimes brain damage.

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Enoggera & Districts Historical Society Inc.

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Roy Nestor St Clair Brown, silversmith and resident of the Shire of Enoggera, built a house in Orchid Street which is still in the family. In 1916 Roy, aged in his late thirties, embarked for the Western Front. He never came back, dying of head wounds received when Australians and Canadian troops seized the village of Passchendael in late October 1917. Roy lies in a French cemetery; his memory perpetuated on an honour board in Enoggera Memorial Hall and on a memorial tablet at St John’s Anglican Church on Wardell Street.

Roy and many other men and women who sailed away to war twice during the twentieth century will be remembered at an afternoon service on Anzac Day, 25 April commencing 1.30pm.

The service is open to all and all are invited to lay wreaths if they wish.

The society continues to commemorate the centenary of WWI with emphasis on the year 1917. At the same time we are aware it is 75th anniversary of the year 1942; a year that began disastrously for the Allies but as the tide of war turned in its later months, resulted in what Winston Churchill called the end of the beginning.

In May EDHS will be doing what it does best; displaying its historical photos and memorabilia at Marchant Ward’s Lanham Park fair on Saturday May 6th and a week later at Hillbrook Anglican School’s ‘Sustainability Day. As you wander through the many attractions of these two events, stop for a chat, we welcome you.

EDHS has a research room in Enoggera Memorial Hall on the corner of Wardell and Trundle Streets (refidex 139 A10), entry via Trundle Street. This wheelchair friendly facility is open for inspection and use every Thursday from 9.30 until 1pm.

Visits at any other time can be arranged, using contact details below. Individuals or small groups are very welcome as are new members. The society has received a financial grant from BCC which it intends using on the purchase of electronic hardware that will further enhance our ability to display our collection.

By car, the hall is approachable by way of either Glenalva Terrace or Pratt Street. Council bus routes 350 390 598 and 599 stop nearby and Enoggera station on Ferny Grove line is just a short walk in the direction of Samford Road. To arrange a visit, to become a member or to purchase our publications, phone Dave on 3366 3191 or email edhs.secretary@gmail.com.

National Servicemen’s Association of Australia (Queensland) Inc

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Meetings of Brisbane North West branch of NSAA (Qld) Inc are usually held at Gaythorne RSL on the third Sunday of each month commencing 10.15hours.

April is an exception because of Easter. The meeting will be held on 9 April. Visitors and new members are welcome.

After the meeting take the opportunity to lunch in the

pleasant surrounds of the RSL bistro bar.

Membership of the association is open to all former nashos who served in the two schemes operating between 1951 and 1973 and wives and widows thereof. Conscripts who served countries other than Australia are welcome as associate members.

In the days leading up to

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Anzac Day branch members will be outside Coles and Wo o l w o r t h s a t E v e r t o n Park selling badges and other merchandise in aid of servicemen’s welfare funding; interrupt your shopping for a chat with our volunteers.

On Anzac Day we will join our colleagues from other Brisbane and local branches as the Nasho contingent takes their place in the city march.

For information on the benefits of joining the association or to apply for the two medals available to Australian nashos, phone 3324 1277, email officeadmin@ nashoqld.org.au or write to Box 7014 Holland Park East Qld 4121. For further information about Brisbane North West branch, phone Dave on 3366 3191.

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At the next meeting of the Ashgrove Historical Society, Anthony Collins will talk about the Memorial Gates at the entrance to the Flats on Grevillea Rd., Ashgrove. Anthony has a long association with the Marist College. He is a former student and is presently the President of the Old Boys’ Association.

The names on the gate honour those students who participated in World War 11, some of whom died. Following the levelling of the Flats, under the direction of Brother Cyprian Dowd, the gates were completed in 1950 and opened by the Governor, Sir John Lavarack, in September of that year.

Many locals are intrigued by the names and the background of the people listed. This presentation promises to shed light on their stories and identities.

The meeting on Saturday, 6 May, is in the Ashgrove Library Meeting Room from 10am to 12 noon. Visitors are most welcome and morning tea follows where conversation and discussion can continue. Information about the meeting appears on the Society’s notice board in the Ashgrove Library.

As many of us sort through family treasures from time to time, we frequently face dilemmas about what to keep and what to pass on. Historical societies can provide a small solution. We are always interested in documents, photos or memorabilia from the recent past. We do not need to keep such material but are able to copy and return it. Therefore, if anyone has information they think may be of interest to the community, please contact either Julie Moorhouse 3366 4621 or Mary de Jabrun 3366 4662.

The Society’s website is: ashgrovehistoricalsociety.org

The Gap/Ashgrove National Seniors Put on your gardening gloves & join The Gap/Ashgrove branch of the National Seniors. We are heading up the Lockyer Valley to visit the largest plant nursery in Queensland. We will tour Pohlman’s Nursery on the Gum Tree Express, see how they propagate their seedling & plants, & we will be able to buy up big in their special retail shop.

At our last meeting our guest speaker was solicitor Brian Herd from Elder Law Services. Brian delivered a very humorous talk on the serious issues of growing old. He spoke about financial gifts to or from our children, Advanced Health Directives & Enduring Power of Attorney among many other subjects. Don’t forget our next meeting is at the Ashgrove Bowls Club 3rd Tuesday of the month at 9.30am. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

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Gap Athletes represent Queensland at National Champs Two athletes from The Gap Little Athletics Club have been selected in the Queensland team to compete at the National Championships for U13 athletes at Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney on April 22 and 23.

Connor Duggan and Abbie French qualified after medal-winning performances at the Little Athletics State Championships at Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, Nathan, March 16-18.

The club’s only dual medalist, Connor won a silver medal in the U13 boys’ high jump and a bronze in triple jump. Abbie won gold in the U13 girls’ long jump.

She has also been selected to compete in the 100m relay at the national event. A team of 26 U13 athletes will compete at the Australian Teams Championships.

Connor and Abbie were among 40 athletes representing The Gap at the state titles, where a host of medals and

Abbie French competes in the U13 long jump

Connor Duggon competes in the U13 high jump.

personal bests were received.

Other medalists were: Chloe Griffin (1st, U9 high jump); Sophie Watson (2nd, U16 1500m); Rebecca Haley (1st, U16 high jump); Kate Watson (1st, U17 1500m); Jackson Medway (2nd, U12 1500m), Jake Howie-Roy (1st, U12 discus) and Harrison Medway (1st, U16 1500m).

The State Championships were the final event in The Gap’s calendar. The season will officially wrap up with a presentation day at The Gap State High School’s oval from 3pm, April 22. Trophy presentations include age champion and most improved for each age group, perpetual trophies, most outstanding

athletic performance, The Gap Gift and the centre manager’s cup. All athletes will receive a participation medal and certificates of achievement. A program of fun activities will be held before the presentations and pizza for the athletes.

Sign-on for the 2017-2018 season is on August 12, with orientation on August 19 and the first meet scheduled for August 25. Meets are held under lights at The Gap State High School oval on Fridays from 5.45pm for age groups ranging from Tiny Tots to U17.

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The ASHGROVE FORUM CLUB was formed in 1960 and is one of Forum’s oldest clubs. It meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 6.30pm in the meeting room at the back of the Ashgrove Library, 87 Amarina Avenue, Ashgrove. Visitors are always welcome to attend.

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Ithaca Probus Club

Under New Management – That’s the theme for the Ithaca Probus Club this month as the new management committee takes over responsibility for the conduct of the club for the year ahead.

A number of previous committee members were re-elected at the AGM of the Probus Club of Ithaca but the club now has a new President and Secretary for the coming year New President, Dr David Smith, has been a member of the Ithaca Probus Club Management Committee for the past two years. David emigrated from South Africa in 1980 and spent his first year in Australia on the staff of Ballarat College of Advanced Education. Most of his working life has been in the area of teacher education and he retired from QUT in 1999, where he was a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education. David’s whole family have been involved in education including his late wife and all three daughters The Secretary for 2017, Peg French, has been a member of Ithaca Probus Club since 2004. From 2007 to 2009 she edited the Club’s Newsletter. Peg’s professional background is in special education with years spent working with students with severe learning disabilities who were located in small isolated schools across the state. This work required very close liaison with teachers and parents. After formal retirement, Peg continued part time research work in education at UQ but most of her real fun came from the one day a week she spent “Puppy Handling” at the RSPCA. Both David and Peg have pledged to continue to pursue the club’s theme of “Fun, Friendship, Fellowship and Fine Food’.

Our club was fortunate to have welcomed two excellent speakers already this year. Professor Gerard Byrne on Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia and well known language expert Professor Roly Sussex on The Complexities of Aussie

President David Smith and Secretary Peg French

English. April’s guest speaker will be local poet Margaret Gibbons.

The Ithaca Probus Club meets every second Thursday of the month at 9.45am at the Ashgrove Bowls Club for a meeting with morning tea, talks on member’s interests and a variety of guest speakers. The club currently has vacancies for new members and there is no waiting list.

If you are interested in joining us at our next meeting on Thursday 13 April or any other meeting in 2016 as a guest or as a prospective member, please phone our Club Membership Officer, Anne Evans Ph 0402 630 993.

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Amy post-shave + tails (& Sharon, in the background getting a last ‘feel’ of her soon-to-be-shorn, lovely locks

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...and raised a whopping $13,273 with support from the local community and businesses!

Callaghan Girls and Ritchie Callaghan is $13 273!

“We were only able to raise this amount due to the generosity of The Gap community. Our special thanks to Coles The Gap; The

Gap Health and Racquet Club (especially personal trainers Rebecca Haines and Melanie Watt-Quinn); local real estate agent Kathleen Luck from Harcourts Inner West; owner/ operator of Zegatos, Anthony Brent Davis; Meixners; Frescos and Loot Homewares.” said Sharon.

Fundraising for the World’s Greatest Shave is continuing up to 30 June 2017 - so if you haven’t yet sponsored The Callaghan Girls or Ritchie Callaghan it’s not too late to do so!

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Tayla also kindly provided the photos in this spread as we were unable to be there on the day to capture the event.

Thanks Tayla - great job!

The Easter Bunny & friend will be hopping around from time to time at The Gap Village Shopping Centre on Thurs 13th & Sat 15th April from 10am to 1pm

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We have a stall at The Gap Farmers’ Market every Sunday or order a Monday Home delivery

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The Probus Club of The Gap So far this year we’ve had a great get-together for lunch on Australia Day and a truly terrific illustrated talk from Amanda Dowie of the Shen Yun Dance Company, currently touring the world. Beautiful classical Chinese dancing. We have had a gripping talk from a police fraud squad investigator on how to protect ourselves from modern fraud on the Internet and elsewhere.

We believe that sitting at home and moping by yourself is not only glum it’s also bad for you. Good company, mild physical and mental stimulation are the keys to a long and happy retirement. At less than 50 cents a week membership is the best bargain in town.

We have a book group, have coffee mornings, keep track of members’ welfare and in general seek to keep life interesting. .

We have plans for local outings and trips further afield, theatre and concert visits (at group discount prices) and other social events.

If you want to get out more, meet interesting people and do interesting things, even if no longer capable of rock-climbing and marathon races, then The Gap Probus is still there and keen to hear from you. Vacancies have arisen for new members in the Probus Club of The Gap, at a time when many Probus Clubs are running a waiting list (as we have done in the past ourselves).

If you would be interested in joining, or just giving it a try, we would welcome your enquiry. Just call our secretary Rhoda on 3312 2283. We meet at 2pm on the first Thursday of every month, at The Gap Baptist Church.

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The Gap Local Organic Cooperative Ltd. (The Gap LOCO) has survived its first 4 years of operation which is better than a lot of small businesses. This however is not your normal business.

The Gap LOCO is a social enterprise with a clear mission to embrace the values of cooperation, environmental sustainability, equality, openness and democracy in the work place. It is only one of 3 registered worker cooperatives in QLD. Any profits from the LOCO stay in the business or go to helping other similar co-ops start up. While workers may come and go the profits and capital stays in the business and so it is building up a community resource. This business in effect belongs to the community but is managed by its workers. The co-op now employs 6 people on a part time basis. The co-op aims to pay workers the minimum hourly wage. The co-op has gone close to achieving this, but workers are nevertheless happy to contribute lots of extra hours to help build up this community resource.

This cooperative sells and promotes certified organic produce (fruit, vegies, dairy and other grocery items). It believes that, compared to chemical farming, organic production helps to protect and improve the environment by: increasing the organic life in the soil; preventing erosion and not harming bees. By not using toxic pesticides, fungicides and fertilizers organic production is looking after farmers’ health, your health and the heath of the environment in general.

The produce is available by home delivery, at The Gap Farmers’ Market or at their shop (open Fridays and Mondays) which is located in a beautiful spot between the Yoorala St Community Garden and the Balaangala Garden at 98 Yoorala st. The co-op acknowledges the help it received in opening the shop from local environment group S.O.W.N. and the Brisbane City Council.

Sophie, one of the LOCO workers and directors is pictured serving Christa who has been a very supportive customer from the very beginning of the co-op. Over 50 locals are now regular committed customers and through their purchases are actively contributing to building up this social enterprise and at the same time looking after our environment.

Quote of the Day

Weather means more when you have a garden. There’s nothing like listening to a shower and thinking how it is soaking in around your green beans.

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The Physiologix Corner Welcoming Evin Scanlon: knee, foot and ankle physiotherapist

We are delighted to welcome Evin Scanlon, our latest physiotherapist to join Physiologix. He worked in the world renowned Sports Surgery Clinic in Dubiln along side a large multidisciplinary team including orthopaedic consultants, sports and exercise medicine physicians, strength and conditioning coaches and biomechanists. This gave him a large exposure to acute and persistent musculoskeletal injuries. He was involved in Sports Surgery Clinic’s world leading research programme delivering rehabilitation to ACL and athletic groin patients.

Evin is very interested in the lower limb and aims to use his knowledge of strength and conditioning to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and return to performance in the athletic population.

In his last year, he was lead physiotherapist for the Foot and Ankle stream in the Sports Surgery Clinic where he developed a specialist interest in the area.

Evin graduated with an honours degree in Physiotherapy in 2013 in Ireland. He is currently completing his masters degree in Musculoskeletal physiotherapy in the University of Queensland.

He is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist with the NSCA and an accredited member of the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association.

He is excited about the prospect of working in Australia and looks forward to the challenge of applying his skills and knowledge base to variety of sports and musculoskeletal injuries here but also to the general population.

He is your man for foot, knee and ankle injuries. You can book to see him at Physiologix, upstairs at the Gap Health and Racquet Club, by calling (07) 3511 1112 or emailing us from our website at physiologix.com.au

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

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

Hilder Road State School Congratulations to recent winners of special awards Hilder Heroes: Leila G, Oliver M, Tyler S, Chloe W, Sammy C, Annie F and Michael K; Acts of Kindness: Jack U, Myra C, Eva F, Oliver P, Imogen E, Oscar, Annie F, Richie G, Livingstone P, Amelie W, Oscar H, Ashlyn H, Jay C and Isabella F; Mathletics Gold Certificates: Lincoln W, Renee T, James B, Ryan H, Jamieson L, Arabella B, Thomas B and Georgia B. In sport, well done to Hilder Road students who gained selection in North West District teams: Boys Hockey - Quin C and Malachi H, Girls Soccer – Morgan K, and Boys Soccer – Brodie D and Freddy B. In music, congratulations to Adison M, Madeleine C, Arabella B and Emily H on being selected to participate in the Metropolitan Choral Honours Program and Daisy B on successfully auditioning for the Elite Canto Performance Group.

Our environmental school leaders, Mikaela, Carmen and Amelia, recently participated in a special workshop where representatives from SEQ Water, Tangalooma Eco Ambassadors Program, Brisbane City Council, Coral Watch and Northey Street City Farm gave presentations and facilitated a range of hands-on activities. A big thank you to Payne Road State School for hosting the workshop.

Our school marked the ‘National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence’ (NDA) with a special assembly on Thursday, 16 March.

Our Prep ‘feel good team’ delivered a strong message that ‘put downs and bullying are never okay’. The following day, we joined students from 110 schools across Queensland in weaving colourful stars as a way to get involved in the

NDA. This activity was part of the Stars School Challenge which involved a pledge to make 200, 500 or 1000 stars to encourage the end of all forms of violence. Each star woven will contribute to a one million stars installation for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games in support of Embracing 2018 and the One Million Stars to End Violence project. Our special guests on the day were Minister for Education, Tourism and the Commonwealth Games, Kate Jones, and Maryann Talia Pau, an artist and weaver who started the One Million Stars to End Violence project in 2012.

Finally, thank you to parents and carers for supporting our parent/teacher interview program at the end of Term 1 with around 400 interviews conducted. The exchange of information, views and ideas will help students refine their learning goals for Term 2.

Best wishes, John Collins - Principal

The Gap State High School I hope that all the members of our school community are enjoying a relaxing Easter break in preparation for Term 2 which is an extremely busy term. The term commences with Cross Country, Year 7, 8 and 9 Parent Teacher Interviews in the second week, and Year 10, 11 and 12 Parent Teacher Interviews in Week 3.

O u r Ye a r 7 s t u d e n t s enjoyed their first high school camp at YMCA – Leslie Dam, Warwick in early March. Year 9 students finished the term on camp at Ocean View, Mount Mee, students came home with tales of adventures from these camps to share with parents.

Trivia Night is another great event in our calendar, the hall full of wonderful costumes and colour. Thank you to everyone who participated, I am sure you all had a fun evening. Andrew McMicking donated his time for the 15th

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time as QUIZZ MASTER. I would like to invite the community to our Open Night on Thursday 25 May from 4.00 to 7.00 pm to see the wonderful achievements of our student and the facilities we have to offer. Join our senior students on a School Tour and get their prospective on the school.

We are now interviewing future Year 7 students for 2018 who live in-catchment, if you live in our catchment and are interested in enrolling your child Enrolment Forms are available from our website www.thegapshs.eq.edu.au or phone the school and we will send one out to you or you can pick one up from the office.

Until next month Darren McGregor - Acting Principal

The Gap State School $1.5 million promised for MPB Extension It was with great excitement that I had the privilege of announcing at a recent senior assembly that our school has been granted $1.5 million dollars from the School Hall Building Fund by the Minister for Education, Hon. Kate Jones.

During the past two years our 2015 – 2016 P & C President Ms Emily Cross has forged a strong working relationship with Ms Jones, accepting regular invitations from the Minister to meet and gain an understanding of our school’s needs including the P & C’s long term goal to extend the Multipurpose Building.

Through this constructive, valued connection established b e t w e e n t h e M i n i s t e r ’s office and Emily Cross, our priority of need has been thankfully acknowledged and granted in this new funding initiative. As a school community we are sincerely thankful and appreciative in receiving these funds and this

incredible opportunity for such a significant building enhancement.

P&C Executive for 2017 On Monday, 20th March we held the P&C’s Annual General Meeting and March General Meeting. Outgoing P&C Executive Members were Emily Cross (President), Greg Elphinston (Secretary) and Valentina Semenkov (Treasurer). At this time I would like to thank Emily, Greg and Valentina for their hours of dedicated service for the betterment of our children and school. It has been a pleasure working closely with Emily Cross who, as P&C President for the last two years, has guided the team to host our school’s most successful fete and facilitated volunteer and P&C membership to an alltime high. I welcome incoming P&C President Jason Shanks, returning Vice President Megan Peach, and incoming Vice Presidents Anna Finger, Sally Phun and Kate Smith.

Incoming secretary for 2017 is Mai Tan and treasurer is Angela Guthrie.

The Gap State School Readers’ Cup Year 6 students from The Gap State School competed in a ‘House’ competition with a difference. Rather than running, jumping or swimming for house points, they answered questions about several chapters of books by Australian author, Tristan Bancks.

The students had three weeks to read specific excerpts of five of Bancks’ novels before competing in the Readers’ Cup. During the competition, they answered questions about each of the books to the best of their ability. Each correct answer went toward their House tally.

The students enjoyed it immensely, with one year 6 student stating, “I didn’t think I would like Tristan Bancks (Continued on page 25)

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book, but now I want to read them all!” Another added, “It was great to have a friendly, House competition that wasn’t about sport. I enjoyed being able to do well for my House.”

Congratulations to the students of Resolution house, who were declared the winners. The students achieved excellent results, with the competition going down to the wire. There were less than three points separating first and second place. Fortitude House came in second. Third place was a tie between Investigator and Endeavour.

The House captains graciously accepted the coveted Readers Cup trophy on behalf of their team at a recent senior school assembly.

The top five individual scorers will now be invited to represent The Gap State School in the Brisbane West District Readers’ Cup to be held in June. It is a big commitment, with each student having to read four full novels and one picture book (chosen by a panel of judges). Congratulations to the following students, who qualified to be part of The Gap State School Readers’ Cup team: Noah Medlin, Daniel Casey, Eva Ramia-Topp, Noah Elliott and Ella Bennett.

It was a close competition and other students, who also

received outstanding results, deserve a special mention: Ellen Carpenter, Chloe Edgar, Emma Beeley, James Golding, Esther McDade, Saffron Owen-Cooper, Isis Knight and Jake Dux. Recent kindness awards have been given to: Alejo Luongo Ruiz for being kind, caring and respectful to others; Leilani Ridsdale for using encouraging words to help others ; Mr Tim Bofinger for many acts of kindness in the classroom, on the playground and playing field; Jack Jones-Hall 1D for his kindness letting others join in games; Rinzen Khullar 1A for her kindness helping others stay happy; Claudia D’Amico - for making people laugh when they were sad; Louie Duffy - for his kindness always helping people and cheering them up; Ms Jane Mullins - for her kindness in the classroom; Elouise Harris - for her kindness in the library; Alexander Link-Hassall - for his kindness making others happy when they were sad; Mrs Helen Smith for her kindness to her past and present students.

Joanne Nicholls - Principal

Amnesty International There has been some good news recently from t h e N o r t h e r n Te r r i t o r y.

The NT Government has recently announced $18 million dollars in funding for diversion programs that help keep children out of the justice system. This has occurred in the wake of ABC’s 4 Corners investigation into the youth justice crisis in the Northern Territory, which

uncovered horrific conditions at the Don Dale Detention Centre. At the time, Amnesty International launched the Community is Everything campaign, and one of its calls was for increased funding to these diversion programs, in particular Indigenous-led programs. Amnesty welcomes the funding announcement as a great starting point for the fight to help keep children

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safe in the NT. Since then, we have also seen the appointment of the NT’s first-ever Youth Justice Minister and welcomed a ban on the use of restraint chairs on children in detention in the territory. There is still much more work to be done, and a crucial step for future progress will be the handing down of the Royal Commission report in August 2017, after which a national strategy on protecting the rights of children in detention across Australia can and must

be developed.

The Helen Black Amnesty International group meet between 9-11am on the second Monday of the month in The Gap and would love to hear from anyone interested in knowing more about Amnesty International, or joining our group. Please contact: Di on 3300 1861. The Ashgrove Amnesty group meet at The Grove Establishment, Ashgrove at 6.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.

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Yoorala Street West Transformed in 20 Years The bushland along Yoorala Street is one of The Gap’s hidden treasures. It’s hard to imagine 20 years ago it was a mess of weeds, rubbish and abandoned vehicles.

In 1996 when Athol Brown began rehabilitating Enoggera Creek at the western end of Yoorala Street, it was a rubbish dump.

Builders and residents were dumping concrete, bricks and steel. Dumped garden waste was common. The garden waste became a mass of invading weeds.

“The creek was composed of weeds of all types including large camphor laurels, ochna, fruit trees and jacarandas,” Athol said.

Between 1996 and 2007 Athol carried out restoration supported by various government programs including two Green Corps teams and Work-for-the-Dole.

“By far the greatest assistance came from Community Service between 2002 and 2007. Most Saturdays I had between four and six young people carrying out Community Service Orders,” he said.

Athol and his helpers planted 85,000 native plants between 1996 and 2007 transforming the site from

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In 2007 Athol took a break, then The Gap storm decimated the site.

“On 16 November 2008 The Gap Storm, of an intensity known as a ‘microburst’, struck and devastated virtually the entire Yoorala Street (West) section. After that I couldn’t face trying to fix the damage.

“The Council cleared it somewhat over the next couple of years. No restorative activity, however, has occurred since the storm apart from a Green Army team during the winter months of 2015,” he said.

Since 2015 Athol has been active again supported by Save Our Waterways Now, Brisbane City Council and SEQwater.

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extended the original plantings.

“Every day was an adventure in itself. I don’t regret anything other than letting it lapse post the microburst,” Athol said.

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Gumby Gumby

T h e G u m b y G u m b y, or weeping pittosporum (Pittosporum angustifolium) is a shrub or small tree with weeping foliage, cream flowers throughout winter and small yellow, ovoid fruit.

This plant is widespread across much of Australia, often as isolated trees, and is found in the western range of SouthEast Queensland. Although slow growing, it is found in a wide range of soil types and is drought and frost tolerant.

In the garden, it is suitable as a screen or hedge species, particularly as it has a tendency to form suckers. Although the Gumby Gumby makes a nice specimen tree, this propensity to sucker means that any suckers need to be removed. The timber is used

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as a craftwood in turnery.

Traditionally it was a medicinal plant where a tea made from dried leaves was used for coughs and colds, and compresses were applied to bruises, muscle aches, sprains and cramps. This has

led to recent research in its properties with University of New England and Griffith University showing that water based tinctures of the leaves have some antiviral and antibacterial properties.

The saponins in the plants help lower cholesterol levels and boost the immune system while the flavenoids and tannins are antiallergenic. Saponins can be toxic, but it has been shown that those found in this species are poorly absorbed by humans and are destroyed by cooking – they have a very low toxicity if extracted in hot water. The Griffith University study also showed it assisted in decreasing the effects of Ross River Fever. Fortunately, only a small daily dose of the tea is required, since it does have an unpleasant taste.

There has been quite a bit of anecdotal evidence that the tea is complimentary and beneficial in cancer treatment although there is no collaborating scientific evidence. Nevertheless, this is a significant plant with potentially a large array of medicinal properties.

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Mitchelton & Districts Garden Club Inc.

On Thursday, 6 May, the Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club meets at the Enoggera Memorial Hall, corner of Wardell and Trundle Streets. Enoggera. The guest speaker is Debbie Aitcheson from The Chilli Patch at Minden. She will talk about Herbs.

In many cultures around the world, herbs form an integral part of life. From them come food, health needs and remedies, heating, dyes and fibres, etc. In past years when she has been guest speaker, she has covered culinary uses, preparing samples on the spot for the audience to taste, and the cultivation of herbs with soil preparation and pest control, and much more. With Debbie’s vast knowledge and expertise, an interesting meeting is assured.

For those who are planning to have plenty of blooms for spring, it’s time to plant seedlings of your choice, into prepared garden beds. Here are a few suggestions - pansies, stocks, calendula, paper daisies (Helichrysum), and larkspur. Always water the seedlings with a Seasol solution at the time of planting and provide shade for them for a week or two. Spring flowering bulbs should be planted now. Usually bulbs should be planted at a depth twice their height, but there are some that like to have their neck above the ground. Check the planting instructions given when you purchase them. Bulbs planted in groups give a better display than single bulbs scattered here and there.Keep the garden beds well mulched to conserve moisture. Hibiscus should reach their peak flowering time this month. Keep a watchful eye to check for aphids and mites on the new growth and dispose of spent blooms daily to prevent the Hibiscus beetle from flourishing. Citrus trees need attention too as the citrus gall wasp will be active over the coming months. Swellings appearing on the branches should be pruned off as these contain the gall wasp eggs which hatch in August. Dispose of the “prunings” by putting them in a plastic bag to go in the garbage bin.

This club meets on the first Thursday of the calendar month, commencing with morning tea at 9.45 a.m. Visitors and new members are most welcome. The hall is close to public transport and accessible by wheel chair. For more information, please phone Pat, the president, on 3356 1256.

The Gap Garden Club Est. 1963

Members will be pleased to see the rain and our gardens reviving before our eyes!

Another busy month coming up in April, with the main event being our participation in the QCGC April Affair celebrating 50 years on 8th and 9th April at the auditorium Mt Coot-tha Gardens.

Several members will be rostered to operate our stand, selling potted plants generously donated by members, as well as homemade cakes, sweets, jams and pickles and handcrafts. All members and friends are welcome to attend this event- entry is free, and there will also be floral art and horticultural displays in the auditorium. Come along and support our club and the Qld Council of Garden Clubs special event.

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Quote of the Day

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CHESS T'MINIT with The Gap Chess Club The Gap Chess Club’s premier tournament, the Flood Cup, is now underway with 12 players competing a 7 round Swiss. After two rounds, Andrew Robinson, Cameron De Vere and Tony Morris are the only players with 2 points..

In the weeks preceding the start of the Flood Cup, two less serious tournaments were held. In the first one, held on the annual prize night, Joshua Morris prevailed in the final over Phillip Kirkman who made a return to the club (along with now foreignbased Metin Ozaslan. The next week’s tournament was the annual St. David’s Day event, where the ‘Welsh’ team plays the ‘Barbarians’. The team result is as predictable as the Harlin Globetrotters, with the Welsh prevailing yet again. Individual scores are determined on a handicap basis, with Rex Scarf winning narrowly over Joshua Morris to take out the prize.

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. All standards are catered for, whether you wish to play socially, or in our tournament play. For further details contact Andrew Robinson on 3862-8178 or visit the club’s website at: http://www. thegapchessclub.org.au/ This month’s puzzle comes from Raymond Smullyan’s 1979 book, “Chess mysteries of Sherlock Holmes”. It is white’s move, the question is, what was black’s move to lead to this position? For a solution for this months and many previous chess puzzles, visit http://www.thegapchessclub. o rg . a u / c h e s s _ p r o b l e m s / puzzle_index.htm . Solution to last month’s puzzle. Solution: 1 Ne6 is very strong, as 1… fxe6, 2 f7 leads to checkmate.

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A cross section of the EXPO

We are still in recovery mode from our EXPO last month, and I will include a photo of the event, (just to prove it happened).

Our Guest Speaker last month was Michael Beatty, who regaled us with stories of his tenure as a journalist, the celebrities he had met during that time, and some of the adventures he had, including tpo years in the Arctic Region.

Then he turned to his time with the RSPCA, and the number of animals they take in, often leaving horrendous circumstances. Their vets are kept busy restoring the health to those who can be saved but unfortunately, some do not make it.

It is a very valuable service they provide throughout the State, costing a lot of money,

raised by donations. Many of their “patients” are re-homed, which is good news.

Ths month, March is our AGM so we do not have a Guest Speaker. We will be appointing our Committee for the coming year, and we are fortunate enough to have most of the positions filled. Always a bit of a worry, as many are prepared to leave the running of the Club to the same few.

If you would like further information on any of our activities, please contact our Secretary, Claire Henderson by e-mail: clarah@poweup. com.au or by phone on 3355 1214. We meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at The Gaythorne bowls Club, Prospect Road, Gaythorne.

Visitors are always welcome.

You are welcome to come to one or more sessions. Each is designed so that you will have something of value to take away to help you on your journey.

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Ashgrove/The Gap Men’s Shed The influx of new members this year continues, reflecting the attraction and need for the range of activities the Shed offers to members. The Shed also fulfills another need not involving active participation in organised activities or workshop projects - the opportunity to simply meet and socialise with like-minded men in a friendly and agendafree environment. Quite a few of our equally valued members regularly engage and enjoy at this level only.

Regarding socialising, the monthly lunch-time barbecue is the Shed’s most well attended activity. The recent March barbecue was special for the guest attendance of Gap Ward Councillor Steven Toomey. Thanks Steven for accepting our invitation and meeting our members. We also acknowledge our regular barbecue suppliers - Bakers Delight and Meixners Meats, both of The Gap Village for their great products and generous support.

It’s fair to say that the average Shed member is no spring chicken; most - certainly not all - are retired from the workforce. For people of our typical age group, all the evidence points to the importance of keeping one’s brain active. Well, the Shed has a number of activities for those who seek to be mentally challenged. For instance: The Book Club theme this year is classic Australian novels and the convenor, Alan, is a retired university lecturer adept at stimulating interesting discussion. It’s as challenging as you want to make it, while always very relaxed.

The Discussion Group (every Thursday) focuses on diverse topical events and issues, both serious and lighthearted, and will certainly make you think and perhaps there is no pressure - have your say. Every day is a learning day at the Discussion Group.

The Cards group is also

planning to up the ante by offering Bridge in addition to the regular Five Hundred.

And the subject of our current in-house speaker program is “Structural Geology”, with Shed member Peter over three presentations demystifying - well, for most - the science of this fascinating field.

Details of all the Shed activities are provided on our website ashgrovethegapshed. com. If you have any comment or query about the Shed, please contact our Community Liaison Officer Tom on 07 35116380 or email motseyah@ hotmail.com.

The walking group on the Latina Rail Trail 14 March

Queensland Council of Garden Clubs Turns 50 The Queensland Council of Garden Clubs Inc., with a total membership of 134 Garden Clubs and Special Horticultural interest groups throughout Queensland, are busy planning their program to celebrate their Golden Anniversary of 50 years, since establishment in 1967.

A special rose has been bred by Paul Hayes, President of the Queensland Rose Society, known as “Queensland Gold” and will be released during the year, along with a special celebration book featuring stories from many current Clubs.

Together with the President’s Morning Tea in March and then later “Friendship Day” and “Fashion Parade” together with a special occasion for the book launch, a very busy year ahead for the Queensland Council of Garden Clubs Committee and affiliated Clubs.

The Annual Garden A-Fair, held at the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th April 2017, will offer free entry with a number of Garden Clubs already taking up the opportunity to raise funds for their favourite charity.

In addition to plants, native trees, staghorns, elkhorns, and flowers many stalls will feature handicrafts, bric-a-brac, Easter gifts plus many street stall items.

The auditorium will be packed with entries in the Floral Art Competition from advanced to novice sections, plus a total of over 49 division in the horticultural section.

Make a note of the date in your diary as this is a not-to-be-missed event!

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ANZAC Hall Reflections... 100 years of service

by Richard Speechley

The recent demolition of the old hall beside St Mark’s Anglican Church in Kullaroo Street, corner of Waterworks Road, brought to an end the wonderful legacy of a building known as the ANZAC Hall and evoked many memories of elder residents of The Gap and beyond.

During World War I, as recruits into the army came from around the state to train and prepare to go to the ‘motherland’ to fight the good fight, a great number were encamped in Fraser Road Camp and at a huge block of land known as “Bell’s Paddock” at Enoggera, being part of a large area of land owned by my wife’s great grandfather, William Bell, who, in 1888 was Registrar of the Brisbane Supreme Court.

It was on this property that “White City” was formed.

An amalgamation of the Methodist, Presbyterian and Baptist Churches formed to provide an area where enlisted men could meet up with family and take leisure time without having to travel all the way into Brisbane for entertainment. These buildings erected included a barber shop, a café capable of producing 1000 meals a day, a boxing venue, a picture theatre, a large dance and entertainment hall and various small huts for letter writing and somewhere the men could play cards and games.

Wa r d e l l S t r e e t w a s originally named Bell Street and changed by Council in 1938 to the chagrin of my wife’s relatives.

Wars end was to see these buildings sold off with the Church of England buying a large hall, having it dismantled and moved and re-erected in Settlement Road, The Gap – on the right hand side – above

where Kaloma Road exists, which became known as the “ANZAC Hall”.

At the same time two army huts were moved to an area above Payne Road into the bush, up a track which became Glenmore Street. At the time most residents resided at the eastern end. Used for dances and roller skating, the post in the middle presented a major problem and as Soldier’s Settlement homes went up, the more residents expanded to the western end. Activities ceased in the huts and moved to ANZAC Hall. Folk law stories of way back, tell of a S.P. Shop operating plus some ‘ladies of the night’ using the huts until being destroyed in a local bush fire.

ANZAC Hall became a hall for Church of England Services, a place where local youth could meet – the late Dave Smith told me they learn boxing and wrestling, taught to dance with an accordion playing the music plus George Winstone, son of Mark Winstone who founded the Ashgrove Golf Club, who entertained with his violin.

Dave said George almost made his violin ‘talk’.

It was also where, under the chairmanship of Dave Anderson, local ex-servicemen who had won a block in the ballot for Soldier Settlement and told to create a poultry industry, that they met to discuss their many problems in getting the industry going. Banding together, many formed the Soldier’s Settlement Co-Operative Hatchery Association Ltd. Which eventually led to the establishment of the Red Comb Co-Operative. Dave Anderson was to go on and Chair the National Utility Poultry Breeding Association (NUPBA) and also later was to

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...and The Gap Quiz 3

be State and Federal Chairman.

It all began with meetings in the ANZAC Hall.

Circa 1927 the Hall was moved by courtesy and expense by then local benefactor Bertha Mary McMullin-Althouse onto a section of land she owned in Waterworks Road which would now be in the middle of Illowra Street where it turns left off Waterworks Road.

To be continued next month. For further reading of the Hall’s history, go to page 45 of Reflections Memories of The Gap

Answers to The Gap Quiz #2

1. August 1866 2. Walton Hill Memorial 3. Lizard 4. Adsett, Paten & McDougall 5. Fire 6. Gridley 7. Nullagundi 8. Myall (wattle) 9. John Oxley Memorial 10. Pistol Range, MX Bike Track, Dump 11. Ron, Ollie, Mavis, Eric and Allan 12. 14 January 1956

The Gap Quiz #3

1. Name the Jam Factory situated on the right as one entered The Gap just near the cutting (opposite where Cooinda Street is today) 2. In our original local language, what best described “Wittonga” park?

3. Name the four local landmarks recognised by BCC after nomination by The Gap Historical Society.

4. Name the site of the two early abattoirs in The Gap. 5. Who was The Quarry, where The Gap Tavern now stands, first owned by ?

6. The second housing estate opened in August 1956 – what was it called?

7. In what year did the Ashgrove Golf Links open for golf after being changed from being a dairy farm?

8. Of the 42 blocks of land in 1919 Soldier’s Settlement, how many were won by women in the ballot?

9. The Low family “Ballarat Farm” at the western end of The Gap was sold off in two housing estates. Name them.

10. The large concrete water tank was first proposed by which Engineer in 1927 and built almost 50 years later?

Answers to Quiz 3 in next month’s Echo

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“He restores my soul” Psalm 23:3 www.revcar.wordpress.com Life is better with the shepherd because he provides for our practical needs and he also restores our soul. He leads us to green pastures and also in the path of how our life is meant to be. When God is not my shepherd the cares of my life choke me like a plant among thorns. Everything becomes my responsibility and I lose sight not just of God but of what really matters; my relationship with my family.

Sure, I can point to the roof over their heads, the clothes they wear, and the food they eat but life is more than what we wear and what we eat.

What does it mean if I provide for my family but lose my relationship with them in the process? If the only way I relate to my wife and kids is logistically, without making the effort to connect with them, then my life is barren.

Christ the good shepherd came to restore our souls.

He knows that we are easily overwhelmed by the cares and the suffering in our lives.

He knows that we are easily led astray by the riches and temptation of the world. To bring about the restoration of our soul Christ had to die on the cross. He exchanged his life for our death. He took our

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Serenata Singers Invites New Members

Do you love to sing? Why not check out the Serenata Singers, a non-audition community choir which practices at The Gap Uniting Church on Monday evenings from 7.15-9.30.

We sing a wide variety of music from Broadway to the Beatles, folk and jazz. We’d love to welcome some new members, especially men who are the foundation for all the harmony. So you’re very important fellas! There’s more about us on the website SerenataSingers.org.au. Contact 3366 8485, 3300 9027.

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Queensland Family History Society: Special Seminar Learning about Family Tree Maker The Queensland Family History Society (QFHS), in association with presenters from Victorian Genealogist Using Microcomputers (VicGUM), is offering a one-day seminar on using Family Tree Maker. This computer program is used by many family historians to record their genealogical and family history data. The presenters will take account of the needs of new users as well as those of more experienced.

Topics include: Getting the best out of Family Tree Maker: Using the in-built Place tables and Google Maps; Accessing the program’s Media capabilities to store images, audio, video; Publishing genealogical charts; Producing various reports, such as listing Data Errors, as well as creating your own Custom Reports; Creating a book using Family Tree maker and Family Book Creator. There will be time for you to ask any questions you may have.

The seminar will be held at the Queensland Baptist Conference Centre, 53 Prospect Road, Gaythorne, on Tuesday, 23 May 2017 (9am to 3pm). The cost, which includes morning tea and lunch, is $45 for members of either QFHS or VicGUM, and $55 for non-members. You can book and pay online at www. qfhs.org.au under the Events tab.

You can find information about QFHS at www.qfhs.org.au.

For enquiries contact the Secretary at secretary@qfhs.org.au.

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