Western echo august 2016

The

Western Echo

August 2016 ISSN 1327-676X

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

‘Vets with a Vision’ Tackles Antarctica

Local veterinarian, Dr Geoff Wilson raised $250,000 for the McGrath Foundation trekking from one side of Antarctica to the other with his ‘boobsled’. Plans are now underway for an epic journey to Greenland in a bid to raise $1,000,000 for the McGrath Foundation in 2017. Story page 3

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BARBER George’s Barber Shop Phone: 3366 7435 pg 10

BEAUTY Blooms Beauty Salon Phone: 3300 1555 pg 21

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MEDICAL CENTRE Keperra Family Practice Phone: 3351 0323 pg 32

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MOWING / GARDENING Good Deal Mowing Phone: 0439734 142 pg 11

MUSIC TUITION

Taylor Range Country Club Phone:3366 1560 pg 8

The Gap Piano Studio Phone: 3166 8353 pg 27 Vicki Englund Piano Tuition Phone: 3300 1701 pg 27

COUNSELLING

NATUROPATHY

CLUBS/GROUPS

Young Minds Health Network Phone:3857 0074 pg 21

DENTIST Ferny Hills Dental Phone: 3351 2731 pg 19

DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE Communify Phone: 3510

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GUITAR TUITION Rob’s Guitar School Phone: 3289 8020 pg 27

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 12

KITCHEN RENOVATION Westwood Kitchens Phone: 3285 6565 pg 9

Keperra Day & Night Chemmart Phone: 3351 7600 pg 32

PHARMACY Blooms The Chemist The Gap Phone: 3300 1555 pg 21

Keperra Day & Night Chemmart Phone: 3351 7600 pg 32

PHYSIOTHERAPY Allsports Physio The Gap Phone: 3300 6011 pg 23 Brisbane 7 Day Physiotherapy Phone: 3351 4388 pg 24 Physiologix Phone: 3511 1112 p g 20

PLUMBER Pandanus Contractors Phone: 3300 3934 pg 12 Plumbers We Are Phone: 3351 0016 pg 12

PODIATRIST Allsports Podiatry P h o n e : 3 3 0 0 6 0 11 p g 2 2

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

MASSAGE Bernard Evens Remedial & Sports Phone: 3366 9997 pg 25

The Gap Veterinary Clinic Phone: 3300 1533 pg 15 VetLove Ashgrove Phone: 3366 1888 pg 18

VOLUNTEERS Meals on Wheels Phone: 3366 4299

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WANTED TO BUY Rags n’ Bones Collectibles Phone: 0403 907 926 pg 14 WEIGHT LOSS Winning with Food Phone: 0403 085 640 pg 22

Proactive Coaching.net Phone: 0411 036 297 pg 27

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THERAPIST / SPECIALIST Ashgrove Literacy Clinic Phone: 3366 6933 pg 25

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.

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VETERINARIAN Ferny Hills Veterinary Surgery Phone: 3351 2122 pg 14

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Vets with a Vision - Supporting Charities

“VetLove was born out of a love for animals – all creatures great and small… I know that sounds clichéd and a little corny, but its true.” said Dr Geoff Wilson, founder and Director of VetLove veterinary surgeries. “My two passions in life are: creating nurturing environments where animal focused Vets and Nurses can provide care, healing and good health for all creatures and leading, or doing, adventures all over the globe that are significant challenges but above all give back to charities or society at large.” Dr Wilson added.

Two years ago VetLove founder and internal Vet Surgeon Dr Geoff Wilson dragged a “boobsled” from one side of Antarctica to the other. This journey was in support of a friend and fellow animal lover Katie Carlyle in her breast cancer journey and to try and raise a promised $1 million for the McGrath foundation.

The Pink Polar Expedition broke several Polar records including the fastest crossing of Antarctica solo unsupported to date (53 days) and the longest solo polar journey by an Aussie in our Polar history, but most incredibly the expedition raised the single biggest community donation for the McGrath Foundation to date AU$250,000.

However Geoff had promised to run PINK expeditions until the $1m in fundraising was reached. In 2017 Geoff and his team head to Greenland to break more records in PINK – Stay tuned for updates as this adventure unfolds.

If you have driven down Waterworks Road in recent weeks you may have noticed the bright pink facade of VetLove Ashgrove (formerly Waterworks Road Veterinary Surgery). Why pink? Geoff explains “I know the pink is eye catching and a departure from the usual boring blues and

greens of traditional veterinary practice. Our VetLove team love the pink as it keeps us from taking ourselves too seriously and also reminds us of one of the “Vet with a Vi s i o n ” c h a r i t i e s a n d community support initiatives we run in clinic and colour is also synonymous with the McGrath Foundation.

How does VetLove fit in with raising funds for the McGrath Foundation and other worthwhile causes?

VetLove is Geoff’s vehicle to provide best standards of care to the animal community at large. Geoff would also like to encourage each team to choose one other charity alongside the McGrath Foundation that can receive support with VetLove’s charitable giving - Vet with a Vision.

“You, our valued clients will let us know who you’d like to support. These funds will come out of our income and serve to make us truly a business with a purpose. A purpose larger than just fixing and maintaining healthy pets across south east Queensland and northern NSW, a purpose that helps and supports the communities in which we live and work.

So that’s why we are pink!

Look for the charity tins in each VetLove clinic.

VetLove has a focus on the animal as the most important part of their business. Clear and open communication regards treatment options, best advice and costs is a standard part of any VetLove exchange.

Every decision along the way is measured against what is best for your pet. Dr Wilson invites you as a loving pet owner to come and feel the VetLove difference.

VetLove is a family run business backed and operated

by Dr Geoff Wilson, the last in a long line of Vets (third generation) with a genuine love for animals and a drive to provide the very best in veterinary love and care.

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Training with the ‘boobsled’ for crevasse country

Inside the August Issue...

Arana VIEW Club...........................................................11 Ashgrove Bowls Club...........................................................22 Ashgrove Historical Society................................................8 Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club.......................................10 Ashgrove/The Gap Men’s Shed...................................................19 CCIQNWB ...............................................................................9 Enoggera Historical Society...........................................14 Federal Update - Jane Prentice...................................6 Hear and Say Centre............................................................7 Ithaca Probus Club........................................................24 Mitchelton Garden Club....................................................28 Mitchelton Probus Club......................................................23 National Servicemen’s Association of Aust. (Qld Branch)........29 National Tree Day............................................................7 Newmarket Probus Club...............................................18 Paten Park Native Nursery......................................................28 Principal’s Points....................................................26& 27 Qld. Family History Society...........................................24 Reflections..........................................................................30& 31 Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap..................................12 & 16 Shed Happens for Men at The Gap/Ashgrove..............................29 State Update - Kate Jones - Member for Ashgrove......................5 The Gap/Ashgrove National Seniors Assoc...............................24 The Gap Garden Club............................................................28 The Gap Historical Society...............................................14 The Gap Probus Club......................................................25 The Rev - Chris Perona..................................................17 Ward Happenings Cr Steven Toomey............................4 The Western Echo August 2016 Page 3

Ward Happenings with Councillor Steven Toomey Cr Toomey can be contacted at The Gap Ward Office on Phone: 3407 1900 Flying Foxes on Enoggera Creek, The Gap This year the numbers of flying foxes in colonies across Brisbane has increased. The surge in numbers is due to a change in the migration pattern of the Little Red Flying Fox and the relocation and combining of some of the grey-headed flying fox colonies. Flying foxes are referred to as the ‘giant bees’ of pollinators, they feed on flowering eucalypts at night and are responsible for ensuring the survival of eucalypts during weather pattern adjustments.

The Little Red Flying Fox, who visits South East Queensland following the flowering eucalyptus along the coast did not migrate north due to a warmer winter we experienced this year. This has resulted in increased numbers along the Brian Hallinan bikeway at Enoggera Creek , The Gap.

There are three species of flying-fox living in our area, Black, Grey Headed and Little Red flying-fox. They are protected under Queensland’s Nature Conservation Act 1992 and in the case of the Grey Headed flying fox they are protected additionally by the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Under this legislation, it is an offence

to disturb flying-fox roosts.

In most cases flying-fox colonies are located along waterway corridors. It is difficult to relocate roosts and past attempts by authorities to move them on has resulted in the roost relocating into unsuitable locations, such as residential back yards.

This unnatural movement of colonies causes increased noise from agitated and stressed flying foxes.

As we co-exist with flying-foxes it is important to understand the risks of disease or illness a colony may present to the community.

Less than 1% of all flying foxes are carriers of disease and these diseases can only be transmitted through direct bites or a scratch from an infected animal. Like all native wildlife, it is best to leave them alone. If you come across a sick or deceased animal please call 3403 8888 for Council’s animal collection service.

Council officers will continue to monitor the impact of the flying-foxes on the environment and as a result of community concerns Council has programmed regular cleansing along the shared pathways and will undertake vegetation management options once the roost has settled along the creek.

— Communify — Seniors Activities

Communify’s activities for seniors offer intellectual stimulation and activities in a social setting for the young at heart.

Whether it’s learning how to make pasta from scratch, sushi basics, scrapbooking & craft, over 50s fitness, gentle exercise classes or transport to shopping centres, there’s something for everyone.

Transport may be available to activities for eligible people.

For enquiries and bookings phone us on 3510 2700.

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State Update

Kate Jones MP

Member for Ashgrove

Taking the pressure off teachers One of the most important things I can do as the Queensland Education Minister is give teachers more control in the classroom.

Local teachers were telling me that they need greater flexibility to create the best learning environment for our students, with more time for revision, extension or deeper learning. That’s why I recently announced that Queensland would take a new approach to the Australian Curriculum for our Prep students right through to Year 10.

By removing duplication but maintaining achievement standards and core content, we can ease the workload pressures faced by our teachers and give our students the best learning environment.

This month also saw the launch of a new ‘Respect our Staff’ campaign to protect our teachers and school staff from violence and intimidation. I want our schools to be a safe place for everyone.

St Finbarr’s Companion Corner The vegetable garden at St Finbarr’s Catholic Primary School is really starting to grow thanks to hard work of Yvonne and the students.

The entire St Finbarr’s school community can be proud of the Companion Corner.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the teachers and staff at all of our local Catholic schools for their tireless work educating our children. Catholic Education Week was celebrated in July right across Queensland.

(Below) Thanks to Yvonne for all of her hard work in St Finbarr’s Companion Corner

Great to catch up with Anne at The Gap State School’s Seniors Concert

The Gap State High School Seniors’ Concert 2016 was the 10th year of The Gap State High School Seniors’ Concert and I know it is an absolute must attend for many in our community.

It was great to see such a large turnout and to catch up with many long-time friends. Thank you to all of the performers and musicians, particularly The Gap State High School students, who put on such a terrific show.

Coffee Catch-Up As your local representative, I understand not everyone is available to meet me during work hours.

By getting up early to go local cafes, I’m hoping to make it easier to catch up with me and have a chat.

Keep an eye out for a flyer in your letterbox advertising my next catch up near you.

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

Shop 2/230 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove Q 4060 t 3366 6000 e ashgrove@parliament.qld.gov.au f www.facebook.com/katejonesqld

Kate Jones - a local you can trust website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

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Federal Update

from Jane Prentice MP Federal Member for Ryan

Coffee Morning This month I will be holding a Coffee catch-up on Friday 19 August at 9am at Pepper and Salt Café at the Great Western Super Centre, Keperra. I hope to see you there!

Upcoming Community Events in Ryan

The new WW1 Pozières Memorial at Gallipoli Barracks

Pozières Remembered Ceremony In July I attended a very moving ceremony at Gallipoli Barracks to commemorate the Battle of Pozières and unveil the new Memorial.

One hundred years ago 6800 ANZACs lost their lives at the Battle on the Western Front and 5285 officers and soldiers from the 1st Division. More casualties occurred in the first six weeks of the Somme Offensive than the 8 month long Gallipoli campaign.

During the ANZAC Centenary we remember the sacrifices

of the men and women who served our country and the Memorial (pictured) is a symbol of this sacrifice and a way to ensure we never forget.

Good Luck to all our Athletes in Rio This month Australia’s most talented Athletes are competing at the Olympic Games in Rio. These athletes have trained for years, are at the top of their game and are exceptional representatives of our country. On behalf of everyone in Ryan I wish them all the best.

One of the best parts about our community is that there are always local events to entertain the whole family. Between our community groups, schools, Rotary clubs and Lions and many other volunteer organisations weekends in Ryan are never dull.

On 28 August we have the annual Rainworth State School Rainbow Carnival at Norman Buchan Park from 9am – 2pm and Our Lady of Dolours School Mitchelton is holding an “Eat, Drink and Dance Festival” on the same day.

Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Small business is the engine room of our economy - our country relies on our hard working and dedicated small business owners. The recently established Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman

(ASBFEO), headed by Kate Carnell AO, works as an independent advocate for small business. Their role is to Advocate for small businesses and family enterprises; Provide access to dispute resolution services; and Ensure government policies are small business ‘friendly’.

The ASBFEO are looking for input from small business owners. You should let them know your, concerns or ideas to ensure you have the best business opportunities. Join the conversation through the ‘thinkBIGsmallTALK’ platform which can be found a t w w w. a s b f e o . g o v. a u / consultation . We are also keen to hear of any red tape reduction opportunities in your sector.

Tax Help

Officially Opening the St Joseph’s Bardon Community Fair. Pictured with Senator Chris Ketter, Cr Steve Toomey, Mrs. Fran Burke and P&F President Mr. Andrew Keogh

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TAX RETURNS – WE CAN HELP Get free help with your tax return from a Tax Help Volunteer.

Are your tax affairs simple?

Do you earn around $50,000 or less?

You could be eligible.

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Hear and Say sends a challenge to ‘GO LOUD’ for deaf kids

Queensland based charity Hear and Say is challenging the community to get behind its annual fundraiser, Loud Shirt Day. Schools, local businesses, corporations, sporting clubs, social groups and individuals can support kids with hearing loss in their community by registering to go LOUD on Friday 21 October or a date to suit them.

Loud Shirt Day is all about having fun while fun-d-raising.

Hear and Say CEO, Chris McCarthy said that over the years people have supported the day in lots of different ways, such as hosting a loud

shirt competition over morning tea, replacing the school socks with the fluorescent variety or having a ‘bake-off’.

“We don’t mind what people do and the more zany the idea the better, for example, one year we had a dairy company dress a cow in a loud shirt!,” Mr McCarthy said.

The great thing about going LOUD is knowing that every dollar raised will provide vital early intervention support for children who are deaf or hearing impaired as well as their families.

Three in every 1000

Australian children are diagnosed with a significant hearing loss and one in every 1000 babies are born deaf.

Around another 23 children per 10,000 will acquire a hearing impairment by the age of 17 through accident, illness or other causes. “ To d a y w i t h e a r l y detection and the right hearing devices, children with the most profound hearing loss can learn to hear, listen and speak; will attend regular schools and achieve social and workforce success,”.

Registrations are open to everyone including schools, workplaces, sports and social

clubs or you can register as a family or an individual.

Registration can be made online at www.loudshirtday. com.au or call Hear and Say on 3850 2111 to receive a registration pack.

National Tree Day Celebrations SOWN and Paten Park Native nurseries celebrated National Tree Day with a very successful open day on Sunday 31 July. Great sunny winter weather, large crowds of local residents and kids, some great art and animal activities, and informative talks and displays all contributed to the successful day.

The event started with a Welcome to Country by members of the Gap Balaangala Reconciliation group, and then was formally opened by local Councillor Steve Toomey (pictured right) who planted a tree to mark National Tree Day. Butterfly expert, John Moss, spoke about his new

book on Mistletoes and their importance for butterflies. John Wrench informed us about local bush foods. Landscape architect and garden designer, Lawrie Smith, talked about the use of native trees and plants in small and large gardens. As usual, the Geckoes Wildlife Show was a great hit with young and old and everyone wanted to pat the pythons and squirrel glider. Author Tim Herd told us about native stingless bees and showed us how to split a real native bee hive. SOWN President and fish expert Leo Lee ended the day by talking about the native and exotic fish found in local creeks.

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It was a fun and informative day with an unusual combination of a two separate BBQs one providing a traditional sausage sizzle and the other catering for vegetarians.

The day was organised to show the community of the large variety of plants, grown from wild collected seed, suitable for the home garden and bush restoration.

Paten Park Native Nursery (PPNN) is a not for profit native plant nursery, with a plant selection suited to South East Queensland. The SOWN nursery caters for Save Our Waterways Now members to assist with environmental

rehabilitation in the Enoggera catchment. Both nurseries are located at 57 Paten Road, The Gap and are easily found on the internet.

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Ashgrove Historical Society Inc.

FUNCTION HALL

• Multi-purpose venue available for bookings for a variety of uses.

• Work functions, special birthdays (no 18ths however), family reunions or any other occasion.

• Evening functions from $250.

• Corporate hire from $20 per hour.

• Newly renovated facility.

• Functions for up to 100 people.

• Large self-catering kitchen.

• Relaxing setting with free parking.

At the July meeting of the Society, Julie and Jim Nichles gave us a wonderful memory trip back to the days of their general store in West Ashgrove. Some of their former customers joined in with their stories as well, making a lively and entertaining session. We thank them both very much.

In the Ashgrove area, we are accustomed to seeing the Queenslander as part of our built environment and familiar landscape. Nonetheless, other housing styles are present around the streets, some very recent, others dating from the 1950s and 1960s. Some of these houses have been demolished to make way for contemporary styles- a few have survived. The presenter of our next talk on September 3, Luke Blake, is the owner of one of the survivors, purchased from the original owner’s estate.

His talk is titled “ Hidden Modernism in Ashgrove”. Luke, who is an architect, will look at the special design features of his house and some aspects of the history of modernism in Brisbane.

When purchased, the house had seen better days, but though the overgrown garden largely hid the house, underneath was a hidden modernist gem. We look forward to his talk and invite visitors to attend.

The Society meets in the Ashgrove Library from 10 am to 12 noon. Morning tea follows where further discussion takes place. We thank members for their continuing contributions to the morning tea and to the monthly raffle.

The July stall and display outside of Woolworths on July 15 was once more again an opportunity to meet with the community and gather some of their stories and histories. Each of our displays has a theme which in this instance was Ashgrove Schools. Further displays will be held in November and December.

The Society welcomes photos and memorabilia for its archives, all of which may be copied and returned to the owner.

Photos of houses , social, school events, streetscapes are some of the images we collect. However, we ask that any material is clearly identified with the relevant address, date if possible, and names.

The Secretary, Julie Moorhouse can be contacted either by email: ahs.secretary@bigpond.com or by phone: 3366 4621. The Society’s web page is ashgrovehistoricalsociety.org

NOTICE TO READERS

For more information contact Club Manager - Michael Wilson: email: trcclub@bigpond.net.au

Ph: 3366 1560

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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

Copies are also available at Red Hill APO, Ashgrove APO, The Gap Village, The Friendly Grocer, Ashgrove Golf Club & Great Western Super Centre Management.

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Chamber News for August This month we are profiling Land Solution Australia, an award winning surveying consulting company providing expertise and innovation in Surveying and Geospatial Information.

Based in Ashgrove, the company is owned by Lee Hellen and provides unique and innovative services such as titling, design surveys and building construction, in addition to latest innovation in 3D laser scanning, automated monitoring and Building Information Modelling (BIM) data management. You can contact Lee on 3366 3525 or visit landsolution.com.au.

Upcoming Events Tuesday 16 August – Meet and Mingle, The Grove, Ashgrove – 6pm Tuesday 20 September – Meet and Mingle, Venue - TBC

Lee Hellen and Matthew Heap - Land Solution Australia, Ashgrove

For more information on our upcoming events, see our website: www. northwestbrisbanechamber.org.au, or our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ NWBCC 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.

Catholic Bushwalkers

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

For more information ring Greg on Ph: 3351 4092.

FREE design, quote and installation until 26th August 2016 Phone: 07 3285 6565 showroom 5/40 Paisley Drive, Lawnton QLD 4501 Website: www.westwoodworkshop.com.au *Terms and Conditions Apply

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Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club News Celebrating 100 years of Lions Clubs International More than 300 applications for the grants have been received by the National Executive including nine applications from local organisations representing our Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club District 3.

We would like to thank all participating organisations and wish them well in the judging of the Grants.

The Community 100 Grants Program is celebrating 100 years of community service

by Australia’s Lions Clubs.

Lions Clubs in Australia are giving away $1000 grants to 115 communities throughout Australia as part of centenary celebrations in 2016 Nine local organisations have submitted applications for the grants, three of which will be recommended to the National Committee for the selection and announcement of the winners.

The selection will not be

easy as the high standard of each application is a tribute to all of the submissions of the participating applicants.

These are the submissions from our local Zone3 communities which will be judged against 9 areas of criteria before being forwarded to the National Body.

“Open Doors” at Claire’s Cottage at The Gap Parish Hall is an exciting service created to develop life skills education, independent living and social skills for people with a disability.

Hear and Say is a charity with a mission to enable families to achieve optimal outcomes for their children with hearing loss by teaching them to listen and speak Scouting is an organisation that has dedicated to supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development in order for them to play constructive roles in society.

Voices of Birralee is a non

George’s Barber Shop 2nd 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

Pensioners Adults & Seniors High School Primary School Ladies from

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profit child and youth choral organisation which supports commemorative events nationally and internationally with 9 ensembles and 400 choristers.

Youth + is a leading provider of Flexible Education opportunities for young people aged between 12-25. Youth+ seeks to respond to the needs of disenfranchised young people who require innovative ways of engagement.

The community of Sacred Heart School have been transforming the school community into a sustainability minded community with the introduction of a Community Garden used as a learning space and a kitchen garden Ashgrove Literature Festival, an annual 3 day event involving 4 local schools, seeks to promote and encourage the next generation of aspiring story tellers through the introduction of a young film makers competition for Queensland students I n d o o ro o p i l l y S t a t e School commenced a weekly collection club called Litter Busters, to both improve the immediate environment, educate children and parents about waste, hygiene and the environment C&K QUT Kelvin Grove Community Childcare are developing a children’s borrowing library to extend and enhance the children’s learning and development We congratulate all 9 applicants, each one deserving of an award. The winning grants will be announced in a future Western Echo article for the Lions Organisation.

Lions Barbecues at Aldi Ashgrove - Lions would like to thank ALDI for inviting us to participate with a successful fund raising barbecues at the store. You will see us at the store over the next 3 months from July.

Youth Exchanges - Our club is currently hosting 4 youth exchange students with two students from

Belgium and Germany, and two students from India and Sweden. We welcome these Lions Exchange Students to Australia and hope they are enjoying their stay with some good old local hospitality.

Ekka Parking - Yes it is EKKA time again.

Lions will be organising the Exhibition Parking in the streets surrounding the Gregory Terrace entrance to the Exhibition Grounds. Come and park at a low cost of $25 per vehicle. Look for Lions Bill Boards and help raise funds for your local community.

Serenata Singers - The 3rd September 2016 is the evening with the Serenata Singers at the Gap Uniting Church from 7.30pm. Come and enjoy your local choir and supporting acts for a wonderful evening of song and music.

Tickets are $20 and available from Lions or the Serenata Singers.

Lifetec Display - The Lifetec display at Newmarket has an open day where you can see what equipment and services are available to the older members of the community. This day is organised for 15th August 2016 from9.00amto 11.30am.

Your Lions Club will be participating in this event advising attendees of what Lions is all about.

Daffodil Day - Lions will be selling fresh daffodils and yellow bears for the Cancer Council outside Woolworths Ashgrove on Thursday 25th August, Friday 26th August and Saturday 27th August.

Support a good cause and help Daffodil Day become a National Awareness Day and fundraising success.

Interested In Joining Lions? We welcome all enquiries from our local community. Contact our President Dr Joyce Arnold 33001662 or Denis Wogan 33004773 Lions - We Work With and For Our Community

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The Magic of Music - Seranata Singers September Concert

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Lawn mowing - Ride on mowing Hedge Trimming - Tree & Shrub Pruning Tree Removal - Regular Garden Maintenance Rubbish Removal - Weeding & Mulching and Garden clean ups.

QACI String Quartet - from left to right - Thomas White, Tilda Higgins-Kelly, Perrin Tarlinton, Rose-Ann Breedt, Pianist Reuben Johnson, Pianist Shynae Ryder and Saxophonist Clementine Jemmott

The Magic of Music is the title of the Serenata Singers concert held in conjunction with The Gap/Ashgrove Lions Club.

The concert raises funds for The Lions medical research and also for the choir to purchase new music.

Special guest musicians from the Queensland Academy for Creative Industry will also be performing.

Come along and enjoy some great entertainment, Saturday 3rd September 7.30pm, at The Gap Uniting Church Waterworks Rd, The Gap. Tickets available at the door - $20 adults - $10 children.

Supper will be provided

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Arana VIEW Club Luncheon Meeting and Spring Fashion Parade Wednesday 7th September at Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade, Keperra 10:30am for 11:00am.

Fashions and Accessories

by Portofino available for purchase on the day.

Major Raffle drawn – Conrad Hotel voucher, signed Broncos Jersey, Woodford Festival double pass and Stefan hamper. Also lucky door and raffle prizes.

All funds raised are donated to The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program supporting disadvantaged Australian children.

New members and visitors always welcome to join our Fun and Friendship monthly meetings and social activities. Twocourse lunch includes tea/coffee $25.

For bookings please contact Heather 3300 3733 by 4pm Monday 5th September. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

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What is GRIPPS? This acronym stands for Gap Region Instrumental Primary Performers School.

In 1992 Ashgrove/The Gap Rotary Club inc. and a number of local Primary Schools commenced an exciting event for primary school pupils.

174 students from 11 schools representing both state and private primary schools in The Gap/Ashgrove and surrounding suburbs are selected after a comprehensive auditioning process.

The evening event consists of an Orchestra, Three (3) bands , a Choir, and two (2) String ensembles Music and instrumental music teachers from many of the schools together with approximately 15 professional musicians will work with the students to hone their skills during a 4 day music camp at the Gap State High School.

Each year GRIPPS gets better with the local community supporting this event where young folk get valuable experience and training.

GRIPPS will be held on Thursday the 15th September, at the GAP State High School auditorium, we invite you to attend, enjoy, and support The Young People who will be performing on this entertaining night. *BBQ and drinks are available prior to the concert Bar B Que 4.45pm to 6.30pm- Concert begins 6.30pm to 9pm So come along share the excitement with the community and support the children to make an enjoyable night out.

Should you wish to become a Sponsor of this event please contact me for further details.

Bob Newey Rotary GRIPPS Convenor Mobile 0416467122 or Email bobnewey15@gmail.com

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Transport may be available to activities for eligible people.

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The Gap Historical Society Inc.

Established 2000

This month marks 150 years since water was reticulated from the Enoggera Reservoir – built in 1864-66 -at the western end of The Gap to the fledgling city of Brisbane.

At a height of 108 feet above sea level, the water flowed by natural gradient to a number of premises in Queen Street.

A branch line down Albert Street to the newly established Brisbane Botanical Gardens as well as to a water fountain still in use today as a memorial to founder Walter Hill. Members

of The Gap Historical Society recently reviewed its 120 slide record of the Enoggera Reservoir.

Guest speaker at the July meeting was newly elected BCC Councillor Steven Toomey who not only gave us an insight into the upcoming Gap planes but also regaled us with his ancestral background going back many generations covering a range of ethnic backgrounds and their quiet achievements.

Guest speaker at 2pm on Saturday 27 August will be

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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.

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Vice President Elder Nurdon Serico who will be presenting his talk “Early Days of X Rays” as given at the recent Federal Conference of Australian Radiographers held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. After 49 years with the Queensland Health Department, which included supervising the installation and staffing of x-ray departments throughout hospitals in Queensland.

A lasting memorial to his dedication is an X Ray

suite at the RWBH named in his honour. Nurdon was also the recipient of a Churchill Scholarship early in his career, providing a world study tour.

For all enquiries on hall hire (permanent or casual basis), talks, visits or membership please contact Secretary Fran on 3300 1755 or write to PO Box 479, The Gap Q 4061

Enoggera & Districts Historical Society Inc.

by Dave Livett

Thank you the people of Enoggera and districts for supporting our open day on July 16. The society’s next engagement is at Gaythorne RSL commemoration of Vietnam Day on August 18 when we will lay a wreath to those who fell at the battle of Long Tan, 50 years ago on 18 August 1966. Later in the year we will join first, Enoggera State School and then Mitchelton State School as they both celebrate significant anniversaries.

Enoggera SS is actually 145 years old; in September 1916 a new school was constructed and the old building was designated Enoggera School of Arts and relocated to Trundle Street. Over the next decade additions were made and Enoggera Memorial Hall opened in 1925. A century later, many from the district have fond memories of time spent at the hall.

Enoggera Historical Society has used the hall for the past twenty years and has put together a research facility that is available for inspection each Thursday morning between 9.30 and 1pm. Visitors and prospective new members are welcome.

Motorists should approach the hall by way of either Glenalva Terrace or Pratt Street. The hall is wheelchair friendly; council buses 598. 599 and 350 stop close by and Enoggera station on the Ferny Grove Line is five minutes walk away. Further information phone Dave 3366 3191.

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Common Household Items Can Poison Vets are often called upon to treat poisoning by chemicals, including drugs, both of the human and pet variety, mostly painkillers, cold and flu preparations and antidepressants. ( Occasionally of the illicit variety, dogs like cookies of all flavours !) Pet owners should never give their four-legged family members any type of medication without first talking with a veterinarian. And don’t believe what your mate may tell you, human and animal drugs are different; we have seen many cases of human drugs given to animals with tragic results. All drugs should be kept out of reach, preferably in closed cabinets above countertops.

Insecticides and insect control products such as flea and tick preparations and insect baits sometimes cause trouble, although these days the available treatments have never been safer. Some species of animals can be particularly sensitive to certain types of insecticides, so it is vital that you follow label instructions exactly and never use any product not specifically formulated for your pet, and especially don’t give a dog product to a cat.

Chemical bait products designed for rats and mice are one of the most common poisonings. When using any rodenticide, place the product in areas that are completely inaccessible to companion animals.

Common household cleaners such as bleaches, detergents and disinfectants, can cause Gastrointestinal distress and irritation to the skin, eyes or respiratory tract. Poisoning may be possible if a curious animal has an inappropriate encounter with such products. Anti-freeze products, which if they overflow or spill from vehicle cooling systems can be very hazardous to pets who can lick them from the ground.

The Internet “rumour mill” has implicated numerous veterinary remedies over the years as a cause of poisoning or disease in animals. Australia has a highly researched, monitored and regulated drug licensing system, and you can be assured that no product on the market here is a hazard to your pet if used as directed by your veterinarian.

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Elects New Board

President John and Jeanette Donaldson with District Governor of District 9600, Alan Stephens

Outgoing President Helene Bo Morse with Paul Harris Fellow recipients Philip Hungerford and Jo Devensh-Meares, District Governor Elect John Lane and Secretary Shaughn Forbes

On the 23rd of June, Changeover night, the Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap welcomed the commitment of many members to continue in the role that they had occupied over the previous 12 months.

The incoming President, John Donaldson, welcomed the board members to their positions and introduced the Rotary International 2016/17 theme ‘Rotary Serving Humanity’-- John also added his theme for his year –‘Tolerance’ John Giles, as Vice-President, will fill in when the President is away and keep engaging guest speakers with the help of the President Elect, John Russell, who will also act as Vocational Services Director.

Immediate Past President, Helene Bo Morse, will fill the role of International Director, which includes involvement with Donations in Kind and overseas programs.

Every club needs a Secretary, and who better than Shaughn Forbes, who has graciously agreed to do this job for another year.

Treasurer, Brendan Carroll has done an excellent job of getting our accounts in order and keeping them that way. Brendan will continue in that role..

Then someone has to organise the club nights. David Magee has put his hand up for another year, as Russ O’Malley has done for Youth Activities, involving the Club in activities such as the National Youth Science Forum.

Penny de Jong is continuing her work in Youth Service and Community Service, while Colin Jenkins has continued as Membership Director, with plans in place to retain and increase the club membership base.

Bob Newey is coordinating our sponsorship of the Gap Regional Primary Performers School (GRIPPS). The GRIPPS concert will be held on the 15th of September. And Tim Boyd is coordinating our Australia Day ceremony on Australia Day in 2017 The new board for 2016/2017 with special guests: Federal Member for Ryan Jane Prentice, President John Donaldson, John Giles, Colin Jenkins, Shaughn Forbes, Brendan Carroll, Immediate Past President Helene Bo Morse, State Member for Ashgrove Kate Jones, David Magee, Penny de Jong, John Russell, Russ O’Malley and Councillor Steven Toomey

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Love not Fear www.revcar.wordpress.com A teenager recently asked me whether Jesus was a let down.

He fed five thousand people and yet there is still hunger in the world. My response was to add sickness, natural disasters and the rise in the evil of terrorism to our feeling of being let down

by Jesus. In the Gospel of John one of Christ’s best friends gets sick and then dies. When Jesus arrived his friend’s sisters both exclaimed that he could have healed their brother if he had arrived sooner. He sympathized with them, he felt their grief and he wept with them. However, he also revealed that his purpose in life was conquer our greatest enemy, death. He declared himself to be the resurrection and the life. He used his power to raise Lazarus, his friend, from the dead.

God will one day bring judgement, justice and peace to our world. Until then we have the opportunity of putting our trust in Jesus Christ by becoming his followers. Our response to those who would spread fear through terrorism is to live our lives in the light of Christ’s power over natural disasters, sickness, hunger and death itself. Jesus is the one who calls us to love our neighbour as our self. He is the one who teaches that we should love our enemies and that we should forgive rather than fester in resentment.

Waleed Aly from the TV show ‘The Project’ wants to see ‘forgiveness go viral’ instead of fear. I can’t agree more.

Remember that forgiveness is exactly why Christ came - to reconcile us to himself, to restore our relationship with him and to bring peace not only to us but also to our world. When Christ was born angels declared that we have God’s goodwill towards us and that one day our earth will have peace. Let me encourage you to trust that one day God will bring about everlasting peace.

In the meantime ask him to give you a renewed spirit to live a life not of fear but of love.

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7. the Rev (Chris Perona) www.revcar.wordpress.com email: renewing@me.com

Ashgrove/ The Gap 500 Card Club

The 500 Card Club meets every Wednesday night, come join us for a fun filled night with folk who enjoy the game playing cards and a chat, a very friendly group who make new comers welcome. Meet Wednesday nights 6.45pm until 10.00pm.

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

Further information phone Joe 3366 2458, Wednesday evenings.

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Probus is an association for active members of the community, and for those no longer working full time, to join together in local clubs with like-minded people for a new lease of life. Probus is a community service activity of Rotary clubs.

The basic purpose is to advance intellectual and cultural interests amongst adult persons; to provide regular opportunities to progress healthy minds and active bodies through social interaction and activities, expand interests and to enjoy the fellowship of new friends.

Age is not a number but how you feel inside.

Probus offers many member benefits to keep you young, including international and domestic travel, day trip excursions, luncheons and interest groups.

The Probus Club of Newmarket Inc. meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 10am – 12MD at the Red Hill Community Sports Club, 22 Fulcher Rd, Red Hill.

We are keen to attract new members and would love to hear from you if you’re interested in joining us.

Please contact Penny on 3194 1272 for further information.

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Ashgrove VetLove team includes (from left)Vet Nurse and Receptionist Megan,Vet Nurse Sam, Dr Nellyn Tay, Vet Nurse Tui, Dr Geoff Wilson and Groomer Nicole

VetLove Ashgrove and VetLove Bardon have a focus on your pet/animal as the most important part of their service. Clear and open communication with regards to treatment options, best advice and costs is a standard part of any VetLove exchange.

Every decision along the way is measured against what is best for your pet. Founder and Veterinary Surgeon Dr Geoff Wilson invites you as a loving pet owner to come and feel the VetLove difference.

VetLove is a family run business backed and operated by Dr Geoff Wilson, the last in a long line of Vets (third generation) with a genuine love for animals and a drive to provide the very best in veterinary love and care.

VetLove Ashgrove is supported by the Veterinary team of Ashlee Henekker, Nellyn Tay and Larissa Ladyko. All VetLove Ashgrove vets are passionate pet lovers themselves and are sure to provide you the very best in Veterinary diagnostics, medicine and surgery. We look forward to showing you the VetLove some time soon.

As a special offer to readers, book your pet in for a 7UP – Health Check – this includes a full health check for any pets over the age of seven and includes a full clinical exam, a blood glucose test, and a urinalysis – over $200 dollars in value and priceless in making sure we have your pet healthy and happy until old age! Book in NOW. Limited spaces available each week.

Enter VetLove’s Facebook “Cutest Pet” Competition – post a picture of your pet, like our Facebook page, share your post – to be in the running for “12 months FREE VetCare”. This includes vaccination, heartworm control, worming but excludes product. Includes all Veterinary care but excludes emergency Vet treatments and aftercare.

Free Dentals checks as seen on our facebook page – come on in and fight Plaque – a stitch in time saves nine!

VetLove (formerly Waterworks Road Veterinary Surgery) is situated at 333 Waterworks Road Ashgrove. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

Ashgrove The Gap Men’s Shed

A small group of dedicated Shed members has been quietly working away in the lower shed at the Yoorala Street oval installing benches, timber racks and equipment to facilitate safe use for small wood working projects.

There have been donations of many quality tools, including two small wood lathes. The workshop is a growing part of the local Shed and those keen to get involved in wood working projects can now do so. It is normally only active Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

The available parking space on Shed mornings has become congested so members have been encouraged to keep space available for non-shed users of the area. Those able to handle walking down and back up the hill are being encouraged to park outside.

There are many though for whom that is not an option.

The walks in July were more local, exploring the creeks, bike paths, back streets and history of The Gap and Ashgrove and the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens. The “Winter Walk” with partners was from Suttons Beach to Scarborough.

August walks include Chelmer and a guided tour of the heritage listed Walter Taylor suspension Bridge.

The Shed‘s regular talks capitalise on the diverse and impressive life experience of its own members. Malcolm B covered his experience as an entrepreneur in places like Saudi Arabia, Kenya, the USA, China and here in Australia.

The talk ranged from design and installation of floating fish factories, destruction of classified materials including hard drives, to the recycling of plastic and paper and the cultural challenges in all those places. David E explained Helicopter design and

Shed members Greg, Ron, Mike, Martin and Chas ready to launch at Enoggera Reservoir

aerodynamics with specific sections on how safe landings are made after engine power is lost. Next month Mike C will be speaking on Kayaking on Enoggera Dam and Creek.

The website at ashgrovethegapshed.com is regularly updated to reflect current activities, meeting times, and contact details for key people. A Facebook page at facebook.com/ AshgroveMensShed has day to day posts.

Should any community member have a comment or concern about shed activities at the 98 Yoorala St facility, please contact Tom (Shed Community Liaison Officer) on 07 3511 6380 or email motseyah@hotmail.com.

Two new members were welcomed at the July BBQ. The next BBQ on August 11th would be a great time for prospective members to meet and chat.

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The Physiologix Corner 10 tips to stay injury free this running season Queensland running season is in full swing with the GC marathon done and dusted, the Brisbane Marathon Festival close by along with Bridge to Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast Marathon all within the month of August. Remember not every runner will benefit from the same things so if you are dealing with a running related injury it’s advisable to seek advice and/ or treatment from a physiotherapist.

Here are 10 tips to stay injury free this running season: 1. Maintain a healthy weight. It can be hard to avoid comfort food in the winter months but keeping a balanced diet and avoiding those extra winter kilos, your joints will thank you later.

2. Perform strength and stability training at least once per week. Focusing on areas of weakness in your body will decrease your risk of injury with running. Such as foot, knee, hip strengthening and core stability. Your physiotherapist can assist in developing a program specific for you.

3. Regular stretching and self-massage. Maintaining good flexibility is important to decreasing your risk of injury. This includes regular muscle stretching, neural mobility exercises and yoga. Foam rolling is also an effective tool for increasing blood flow to the muscles and decreasing the sensation of tightness or stiffness in the muscles and joints – you physio can teach you what to do.

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4. Have a good warm up. It is important to make sure you’re well ready to start running especially in the colder months.

Include dynamic stretching and body weight exercises such as leg swings, walking lunges, calf raises and squats. Even add an extra layer of clothing that you can take off later if you need.

5. Running can be stressful on the body and it is normal to experience some pain and muscle tension. However there comes a time where those sensations become too much and start to affect your performance and enjoyment. When in doubt take time out.

A few days off running now is better than a few months later.

6. Avoid stopping completely. If you are avoiding running due to fear of pain or re-injury see your physiotherapist. This avoidance type behaviour could prolong your recovery or hinder your training goals. Maintaining light running when injured can also be important in some conditions. There is always something you can do if you can’t run due to injury such as swimming, cycling, cross training and strength training.

7. Add gradual changes to your running program. Distance should be increased in a timely manner to avoid overload. A general rule is no more than 10-20% per week. Introducing speed and hill training can be helpful to your running performance and strength gains however this must also be progressive. When training for a particular event get help with a graduated plan to achieve your ideal distance and goals and stick to it. If you miss a week, modify your plan. Do not jump ahead as this can be when injury strikes.

8. Look at your running technique. If you are frequently running in pain or discomfort it may be worthwhile having your running technique assessed with video analysis. Not everybody runs in the same way and there is no perfect technique. A few tweaks here and there can make a huge difference to the loading through your joints and even your performance or speed.

9. Make sure to have adequate recovery. Recovery includes rest days, adequate sleep, hydration and nutrition. Listen to your body. A rest day can be just as crucial for your training to avoid overload and injury.

10. Enjoy the positive mental health effects of running. Make the most of your time out, acknowledge your surroundings and forget about your daily demands. Maintaining a good overall well-being is paramount for reducing your injury risk.

Our highly experienced Physiotherapsits at Physiologix love treating like minded runners. We use technology to assess on video your technique, measure your cadence, and run you through a barage of functional tests so that we gain a good picture of how you move currently and how we can help to change your technique for the better. If you have any questions or would like some advice with your running injury or injury prevention please contact our friendly reception staff to organise an appointment.

Physiologix at the Gap Health and Racquet club, phone 07 3511 1112 or email from our website physiologix.com.au website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

Working Towards Your Values in Career Choices

by Margie Ireland - BBehavSc (Psych) Honours

Since the Global Financial Crisis expectations have increased, while employee well-being has plummeted, The World Health Organisation predict depression will be the second leading cause of disease behind heart disease by 2020 (World Health Organisation, 2005, 2015). Sixty percent of the world’s population spend 60% of their waking hours at work which is why employee well-being is fast becoming a new “norm”.

The pressures related to financial crises and economic problems equates to employers expecting more and more from their employees. These pressures affect the mental health of the individuals and the Australian Psychological Society (2015); Australian Human Rights Commission (2010) estimates that 45% of Australians between 16 and 85 years will seek depression related assistance. Depression, often as a result of stress at work, leads to increased absenteeism and sick leave and is costing Australian organisations $27.5 billion per year (DHS, 2016).

Experts in employee wellness develop programs that empower the individual to develop their own strategies that result in greater career success and employee wellbeing. In my experience depression at work is the result of a person working in a career or environment that is in conflict with their values, and/or they have been unable to develop healthy coping strategies. More often I see people using short-term strategies such as avoidance (e.g., more sick days or withdrawing from difficult conversations) or what I call the “it is all good story”, and checking their values at the door as they enter their place of employment. This can lead to other unhealthy coping strategies such as consuming more food and alcohol and not engaging in physical activity or experiences previously enjoyed.

I understand this, as I did this for over 20 years, as it was more important to me to earn a good income and support my family. However at 40 I realised I was unhappy and not working towards my values. I wanted to investigate if there was a career for me that was more aligned to what was important to me. I didn’t understand this concept of “working towards values” at the time. Now six years later I do, as I have discovered the career and work that is important to me which is helping others explore how they can achieve a far healthier working life, and meaningful professional success..

For more information about career counselling or to make a booking for a counselling session through Young Minds or Minds4Health, please phone 3857 0074 or email enquiries@ youngmindsnetwork.com.

Communify Activities Communify’s activities for all ages offers ia wide variety of courses, classes and activites for every member of the family: Bridge Club, The Pantry, Job Club, Auslan Sign Language Course, Playgroup, Book Club, Community Choir, Hydrotherapy, Chair Yoga, Yoga, Barefoot Bowls, Computer Courses, Mahjong, Aqua Aerobics, 50+ and Fit, Carer Support Group, Little Villagers’ Playgroup, Addiction Support, Medical and Activity transport, Boppin’ Babes, Baby Sensoryand Spring Pointe just to name a few!

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What is happening at Ashgrove Bowls Club?

Do your lower legs and feet ache at the end of the day?

Or do you wake up with painful heels in the morning?

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Despite much-publicised concerns about the future of inner city Clubs, Ashgrove Bowls Club is still operating and our Ladies play on Wednesday of each week. The Ladies’ Winter Mixed fours were held at Ashgrove on 25th July.

Our men play on Tuesdays and Saturdays of each week and have teams participating in the District Veteran’s competition.

We also have three teams participating in the BDBA Pennants.

In addition there is a special “fun’ day held on the first Sunday of each month when both Men and ladies have an enjoyable game of bowls starting at 1 pm and finishing at around 4.30 pm. The contact is Carmel & Rowley Steer (3355 4616).

Upcoming in September is a special invitation to “would be” bowlers who would like to learn how to play the game. Do you know that there are more than 2200 clubs in Australia with 500,000 players? On this special day, we will supply you with bowls and have our members available to show you the basic skills. Should you wish to learn more, we can arrange coaching.

Part of The Gap High School’s Health and Recreation Program includes an opportunity for students to learn the basics of lawn bowls. We are pleased to say that approximately 40 students from the school are participating in a six weeks program at our Club and began on Friday 29th July. Naturally, we hope that some will develop an interest in playing bowls.

There is also a social side to be enjoyed and Ashgrove Bowls Club is delighted to once again welcome back the Tatty Tenors for a great night of entertainment on Friday 7th October at Ashgrove Bowls Club. Once again they have offered their talents to enable us to have a fundraiser to bring in funds for our Club. The Tatty Tenors – Ralph Devlin AM, Ron Jackson, Ted Chapman and Jim Ahern - have given hundreds of performances in the years they have been together both in Australia and overseas and we are delighted to welcome them back to our Club Bookings are essential with tickets available from Frank Long (PH 3366 4488) OR Fran Wheate (Ph. 3300 1755) at $20 per person. You may like to form a party and can book a table of 10.

Our Club does have an excellent function room providing catering options such as Wedding Reception for more than 100 people. For enquiries regarding licensed functions contact the Functions manager-Ian Peirce- 0432 274 880.

Those organisations seeking to use our hall for meetings, training sessions and other Non Licensed functions should contact Communify. Their E-Mail venuesforhire@communify. org.au or phone, Andree Phillips 0407 168 998 The Chairman of Ashgrove Bowls & Community Recreation Club is Noel Logan (3300 5790) The Secretary for Men’s Bowls Division is Peter Watters (3366 5687) and Betty Larsen is Secretary of Ladies Bowls Division (3300 1859)

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Probus Club of Mitchelton Inc. Half the year has gone already – how incredible!! In June, a group of our members went to The Centenary of the Spirit of Anzac Experience at the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre. This was a very well done presentation.

On entry, we were briefed and then all received a headset.

As we crossed each threshold, the commentary for that section commenced so we did not miss anything, and we could move through the displays at our own pace. Video commentaries were many as well as static displays and these had a red button beside them. As we entered, we were also advised if we wished to register our e-mail addresses and had a mobile phone, by presenting the phone to the red button, that image would be sent to our e-mail address so that it could be read at our leisure. Many people were taking advantage of this facility, even a little fellow of 6 or 7 years of age. What the young can do these days!! We were all glad we had attended.

Our Guests for June at our Club meeting were BUMS (The Brisbane Ukulele Music Society), a very professional group.

Prior to their performance, they conducted a workshop, asking if anyone would like to learn a few chords to be able to play along with them in their performance. They had brought along some spare Ukes and 8 of our members were brave enough to volunteer. A couple of them ‘did’ percussion. So when the group commenced their playing, our members joined in. Good fun.

Ukulele music is all so happy, we sang along, toes tapping and had a jolly good time.

Our Guest for July is a Past Governor of Rotary – our sponsors – who is going to bring us up to date on the activities in which Rotary is currently involved. There are so many areas of interest for Rotary, we should be aware of them. This will be interesting.

If you would like to come along to one of our meetings, there is always a warm welcome for visitors. Please contact our Secretary, Claire on 3355 1214 or e-mail: clarah@powerup. com.au. We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at The Gaythorne Bowls Club.

Marist Brothers Ashgrove Academic Bursaries Available Marist College Ashgrove is offering a number of Academic Bursaries for new students who will be starting Year 10 in 2017 who have demonstrated a high achievement in academics and also possess qualities compatible with the values and ethos of the College. Preference is given to those students who would greatly benefit from a Marist College Ashgrove education, but who, without financial assistance, would be unable to attend.

The bursary covers half tuition and half compulsory fees for Years 10 to 12. The remaining half tuition, compulsory and miscellaneous fees are the responsibility of the parent/s.

To apply for the Academic Bursary or for more information please visit http://www.marash.qld.edu.au/enrol/scholarshipsand-bursaries Applications close Friday 26 August, 2016. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

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Queensland Family History Society Preserving your family history Family historians can gather a great deal of genealogical research material, particularly if they have been tracing their family history for many years. This material can include family trees, copious notes on families, letters, newspapers clippings, etc.

They become the custodians of family memorabilia and heirlooms. What do you ultimately do with all this material? To discuss some aspects of making end-of-life decisions in relation to family history and to look at ways of preserving family treasures,

Ithaca Probus Club The Ithaca Probus Club is a very active club, well known for our regular high quality guest speakers, our great monthly outings and our welcome for visitors and potential new members.

Each month we welcome a new guest speaker and the guest speaker for August will be Tony de Kort, a real estate specialist from the Sunshine Coast. Tony de Kort also a specialist in deceased estate planning and very familiar with the impact broken marriages, inherited families, busted relationships, fall outs with children and mischievous family members have had on the distribution of inherited estates. Tony will quote examples of well-known Australians who thought “This won’t happen to my family” and were proved wrong. His talk is based on the theme “Trust vs Competence” and the title of his talk is “ Flaws in Estate Planning” Following our very successful tour in July of the Gallipoli Barracks at Enoggera, which was followed by lunch at the nearby Gaythorne RSL Club, Ithaca Probus Club members will travel to Nerang this month to inspect the Gold Coast Traffic Management Centre. This facility, which opened in 2008, is jointly staffed by the Department of Transport and Main Roads and the Gold Coast City Council and is responsible for traffic management on more than 2850 Km of roads and in excess of 600 Km of bikeways.

Our 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 we would be delighted to welcome you to our meeting.

If you are interested in joining us at our August club meeting or any other meeting in 2016 as a guest or as a prospective member, please phone our Club Membership Officer, Caroline Graham Ph 3300 2641.

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the Queensland Family History Society is presenting a seminar, Preserving your family history on Saturday, 3 September 2016.

The first two sessions are presented by two solicitors from the Brisbane firm, Big Law, who are experts in wills and estates. They will discuss some of the areas you may need to consider when making your will, and what may happen to your research when you die. Our third speaker, Christine Ianna, has worked in the Museum and Materials Conservation profession.

Christine’s presentation will cover caring for and conserving paper records,

photographs, and textiles.

She will discuss preservation, causes of deterioration, and provide practical ways to preserve memorabilia.

The seminar commences at 9.00 am at the Queensland Baptists Conference Centre, 53 Prospect Road, Gaythorne.

Bookings are essential and there is a small cost. You may book online at www.qfhs.org. au/events/qfhs-seminars.

You can check QFHS’s other events for the year at www.qfhs.org.au/events and also find information about QFHS at www.qfhs.org.au.

For enquiries, contact the Secretary (email: secretary@ qfhs.org.au).

The Gap/Ashgrove Branch NSA The Annual General Meeting was held on Tuesday 19th July.

Eric Evers was re-elected President, Helen Morris Secretary, Mal Lambert Treasurer, the Vic- President is Jean. These four positions are obligatory to maintaining a NSA Branch. Herb Bonney is our Honorary Auditor.

The Branch, though smaller in numbers is a happy one.

The social aspect is important. We aim to inform and entertain with a variety of guest speakers. Our day trips and outings are a particular feature for the Branch.

A visit to the Kingston Butter Factory let us loose in a world of wonderful arts and crafts. The members bought up all sorts of goodies before we went to St Bernard’s Hotel on Mt Tambourine for a Christmas in July luncheon which was excellent and served by the efficient and nicest young serving people. A great day!

Dates for your diary: 19th August we are invited to the Ashgrove Baptist Church for their famous high tea to celebrate Seniors Week and 9th September a visit to the silent movies at the majestic Theatre in Pomona.

Acknowledgement of our stalwart workers is in order. The working committee members, Val and Roz who sit at the door and say welcome, Lois and her helpers ensure our tea and coffee is on hand and without Bev our Activities Officer--- the Branch would not function. Thank you especially to the Members who support and contribute to the conviviality and social aspect of the Branch. Without YOU we don’t exist!

The Branch meets at the Ashgrove Bowls Club on the third Tuesday of every month at 9.30am. Our next meeting is Tuesday 16th August.

Come join our merry band, the invitation is extended. Our contact—33001226 and 33542466 website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

Bardon Bowls Club Family Fun Day Bardon Community Rallies Together to Save Bowls Club Two fun-­-raising events jam-­-packed with local art and culture.

Bardon Bowls Club, in collaboration with local businesses, artists and the Bardon community will throw two big fundraisers in just 30 days with an art raffle on Friday 29 July, and family fun day on Sunday 28 August.

Run completely by volunteers, the events will raise much-­needed funds for the bowls club, which has been an important community-­-meeting place for over 60 years.

The exhibition and art raffle Paint it Forward opened on 29 July. The raffle will be drawn on Sunday 28 August at Bardon Bowls Club’s Fun Day Sunday. The exhibition features works from over 15 celebrated and emerging Brisbane artists including Drapl, Sam Hillcoat, Zoe Porter and Jes Gehle.

Bardon Bowls Club’s Fun Day Sunday on Sunday 28 August will have something for everyone with kids rides, farm animals, barefoot bowls, arts & crafts market, live music, live art and great food & coffee from sister venues Beans on the Green and Jazabellas.

New club President and proud Bardon local for over 30 years, Chris ‘Paddy’ Lee says, “My family have been coming to Bardon Bowls Club since I can remember. It has always been a place for people of every age to come together, relax and feel part of Bardon’s strong community. I have taken on the role of President at a difficult time for the club but we have a great committee and massive support from the community to get the club back on top and better than ever.”

The Paint it Forward art exhibition and raffle opened in July at Bardon Bowls Club, and runs until Sunday 28 August, when it will be drawn.

Fun Day Sunday is a free entry, family and pet-­-friendly event, kicking off midday until 8pm at Bardon Bowl’s Club on Sunday 29 August.

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For many months commuters have been parking outside the shops at 996 Waterworks Road, then heading off to work on public transport.

Shoppers and shopkeepers alike have been unable to access the parking spaces adjacent to the shops and have had to park elsewhere in the neighbouring Village.

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Probus Club of The Gap For the first time in a while we had a picnic lunch, this time at J. C. Slaughter Falls. With the unseasonably warm weather, good food provided by members, sizzling sausages, hot tea and coffee (plus a modicum of colder and stronger drink), with a trivia quiz to quicken people’s wits after lunch, a good time was had by all.

The July speaker was Kevin Trask the broadcaster, talking about “Myself and the Media” and about his famous country singer cousin Diana Trask. Kevin has been presenting the programme “That’s Entertainment” every Sunday at Midday since the Melbourne volunteer radio station 96.5FM began official transmission in December of 1990. He has now presented over 1000 programmes.

The dine-out this month was at The Gap Tavern and much enjoyed.

Besides the general meetings and the outings we also go to bowls carnivals, have dine-outs, run a book group, have coffee mornings, keep track of members’ welfare and in general seek to keep life interesting and the brain active.

We have had a number of new members join recently but there is room for more, so if you are interested in joining, or just having a look, we would welcome your enquiry – just call our secretary Rhoda on 3312 2283. Apart from the outings and trips and special occasions we meet at 2pm on the first Thursday of every month, at The Gap Baptist Church, by the traffic lights at the junction of Waterworks and Settlement Roads – handy to lots of buses, and with some spaces for car parks. Places are available – no waiting list.

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

Hilder Road State School Congratulations to recent winners of special awards – Hilder Heroes: Bethany D, Ryan H and Lauren R; Acts of Kindness: Drummond S, Lydie D, Emily H, Lyrica M, Billy D, Charlotte M, Matthew M, Angus C and Quinn M; Mathletics Gold Certificates: Milly H, Morgan K, Kilian M, Thomas C, Lachlan M, Will O and Ben S; International Competition and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) Test in Digital Technologies: High Distinction - Bodhi H, Distinction - Harrison S and Theo D, Merit - Thomas C, Credit - Michael K and Alistair S; and ICAS Science: Distinction – Leonardo M, Theo D and Bodhi H, Merit - Thomas C and Alistair S, Credit – Bruno R. The recent Fish Creek Planting Day was a great success with over 230 Prep – Year 3 students involved.

Many thanks to Sharon Crabbe for coordinating the clearing of overgrown vegetation, sourcing native plants and overseeing planting activities on the day. Thanks also to number of parent helpers and teachers for supporting this event which is a key part of the school’s Fish Creek Rehabilitation Project. A second planting day for older students (Years 4-6) is planned for Thursday, 25 August.

Early this term, our Prep students celebrated their first 100 days of formal schooling with a morning devoted to games and craft activities.

They proudly paraded their special ‘100 days’ hats at our school assembly on Thursday, 21 July. Thank you to our Prep teachers, teacher aides and parents for organising and supporting this milestone event.

Excitement is building as we prepare for our inaugural Art and Wellbeing Week commencing 22 August.

With the help of staff and parents, students across the school have been creating eye catching works of art which will be on display during this special week. Activities and events that are planned include: Yarn Bomb, Eco Art/ Nature Sensory/Yoga/Pottery Workshops, Free Dress Day, PJs and Popcorn Night, Corks & Canvas Art Auction and Cocktail Party (Friday, 26th August) and Art Exhibition & Family Fun Day (Saturday, 27th August). A big thank you to Karen Bessell for coordinating this week of celebration.

Other key events happening this term include: Prep 2017 Parent Information Evening on 23 August, Prep 2017 Enrolment Interviews commencing 31 August and GRIPPS for instrumental music students in Week 10.

It promises to be another action packed term of learning and fun.

Best wishes, John Collins - Principal

The Gap State High School Term 3 is a very busy term at the school especially for our Year 12 students with the Queensland Core Skills Test and finishing the term with their formal on Friday 16 September.

Our annual Athletics Carnival was held over two days, it was encouraging to see the number and the enthusiasm of our students as they cheered on their house mates.

Parent Teacher Interviews for all year levels were held on Tuesday 26 July, it is always a very busy afternoon and evening and it is always encouraging to see the number of parents taking advantage of this opportunity to see how their children are progressing.

The annual Christmas in July Concert was held on Saturday 23 July and it was

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nice to see so many of our senior citizens enjoying the entertainment provided by our students and the Rocus Dance Orchestra, appreciating their afternoon tea and the visit from Santa who had a small gift for everyone.

This concert is a wonderful outreach opportunity for both our students and the senior citizens of our community.

Students assisted throughout the afternoon by performing, helping with the serving of afternoon tea and also helping Santa to hand out the presents to the guests.

The annual Engineers Spaghetti Challenge was once again held on Tuesday 2 August, students from our Cluster schools descend on our school for a fun and challenging afternoon of building with spaghetti.

On a sadder note we were recently advised that Jack Robertson who was Principal of The Gap State High School from 1968 to 1982 passed away. Our thoughts are with his family.

Russell Pollock - Principal

The Gap State School Each week on Assembly our school Chaplain, Mrs Jocelyn Hayes presents kindness awards to students.

Over the past week these awards have been presented to: Gabriel Johnston 4A for using kind words and making others happy.

B r a n d o n Rhodes 6C kindness to others by supporting their decisions and being positive.

Sophie Wright 3C kindness in helping others when they were in need.

Kyra Marega 3A kindness making those around her happy.

Evie Whitaker - for using kind words that make people happy Ryley Shanks - for kindly

helping someone when they were hurt.

In the first week of term 3, 29 students attended the annual Ringbalin music event.

Ringbalin is held every 2 years and is a camp for advanced singers. Local cluster schools both state and private are invited and the students work with a specialist conductor.

The culminating concert of the Friday night was outstanding and a credit to the 195 students who participated throughout the week. Congratulations to the following The Gap State School students for their dedicated commitment and exemplary behaviour.

Junior – Maxine Ayre, Laura Bond, Viane Cope, Wren Dodd-Hickling, Sophia Gellatly, Madison Greig, Hanna Headey, Sophia Malkovic Bua, Charlotte McCracken, Summer McGregor, Harry Medlin, Riley Petersen, Pemma Richards, Ella Ruhle, Ryley Shanks, Jasper Vanstyn, Catriona Williams Senior – Henry Adam, Georgia Bond, Ashlin Cork, Chloe Edgar, Phoebe Gellatly, Mia McFarland, Eva RamiaTopp, Freya Reiken, Marco Smit, Bryony Smith, Ruby Todman, Poppy Whitaker Our annual sports days were a highlight at the end of term 2 and it was with great pleasure and excitement that I was able to announce the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place getters as well as our winning sports house Resolution who was awarded the Castrisos Cup and the Most Improved house Endeavour who won the Sherlock Shield. Congratulations to the following students: 12 Years – Girls: 1st Lily Cooper; 2nd Sophie Batchelor; 3rd Jane Guthrie 12 Years - Boys: 1st Rohan Sweeney; 2nd Bradley D’Amico; 3rd Ben Reeves 11 Years – Girls: 1st Laura Lleshaj; 2nd Esther McDade; (Continued on Page 27)

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3rd Hannah Niessl 11 Years – Boys: 1st Hamish Telfer; 2nd Walter Lowing; 3rd Ethan Timms 10 Years – Girls: 1st Amber Norton; 2nd Charlotte McDade; 3rd Leilani Ridsdale

10 Years - Boys: 1st William Cumming; 2nd Louie Duffy; 3rd Lucien Hicks 9 Years – Girls: 1st Amy Land; 2nd Ilaria D’Amico; 3rd Tia Godkin 9 Years – Boys: 1st Ethan Boult ; 2nd Marcus Latimore; 3rd Gabriel Johnston Joanne Nicholls - Principal

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The challenge, taking place from 1 – 12 August, will see students go head-to-head in a series of physical and educational activities to earn points towards Gold, Silver and Bronze medals.

Supported by the Australian Institute of Sport, the two-week challenge coincides with Healthy Bones Action Week and aims to encourage children to build healthy bones for life by teaming their intake of calcium-rich dairy foods with weight bearing exercise and safe sunshine for vitamin D. A series of physical and educational activities have been developed for teachers to implement in and out of the classroom. With great prizes for the winning national Gold champion – including a visit from the program’s ‘Athlete Mentor’ and three-time Olympian, Michael Klim - the competition will no doubt be hotly contested by participating students.

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Begonias is the topic of the guest speaker, Enid Henderson, at the meeting of the Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club on Thursday, 1st September at the Enoggera Memorial Hall, corner of Wardell and Trundle Streets, Enoggera.

In the Begoniaceae family there are many varieties, each one with its individual shape and distinctive flowering habit, and there would be a type to suit most needs of the gardener.

For instance the low-fuss perennial bedding begonia with its bright red, pink or white flowers is ideal for mass planting to make garden borders or to fill window boxes in full sun or part-shade. There are cane-stemmed begonias with their delicate pendulous flowers to grow in pots, cottage gardens or under tall shrubs.

These were extremely popular

a few generations ago. Their leaves are shaped like angel wings and come in various colour patterns, some with splashes of silvery white, some with shades of dark orange to burgundy on the underside, etc.

The rhizomatous types are grown mostly for their amazing foliage and compact growth. They don’t reach a great height because the rhizomes which produce the leaves just creep along the ground or on the surface of the potting mix in a pot. The Rex begonia comes under this category. Because of its large round fleshy leaves, another is called ‘beef steak’ begonia.

This one with its abundance of pink flowers has been popular for decades.

While the tropics and sub-tropics are the origin of the begonia, there’s a type

which flourishes in the cooler parts of Australia. This is the tuberous begonia. Its flowers are magnificent, just like roses, and they are a great attraction at the flower shows in Melbourne and other places.

Begonias like well-drained soils and part sun to part shade positions. Their flowering period is through spring, summer and autumn.

The month of August is a good time to prepare for Spring, for example, repotting hanging baskets and indoor plants where needed. Always use a good quality potting mix which incorporates a controlled release fertilizer.

It looks like “La Nina” will be influencing our weather pattern so watering may not be a problem this year. It’s important to check beforehand

if watering is needed and if so, a fortnightly application of a liquid fertilizer will keep plants lush and green. Keep a check on your lawn for bindi i and other weeds. It’s far better to remove these while they are small. Garden beds should be kept well mulched. Check if citrus trees need attention to eradicate attacks by the gall wasp, scale or the citrus leaf miner.

Visitors and new members are welcome to attend meetings of this club. Meetings commence immediately after morning tea which is served at 9.45 a.m. The hall is wheel chair friendly and close to public transport.

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

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Borders to garden beds or rockeries benefit from an edging of low growing plants. Two suitable plants, both of which tolerate a large range of soils types, are the yellow bur daisy (Calotis lappulacea) and the love flower (Pseuderanthemum variabile).

If the area is in full sun, the bur daisy is ideal. It is a perennial herb that forms a low, rounded mound with masses of bright yellow, globular flowers throughout spring and summer.

The prickly fruit is a bur that will attach to socks and so it is best not to grow it directly next to pathways. This plant is drought tolerant and is a very fast coloniser. As well as being very attractive it is ideal for regenerating bare and/or skeletal soils particularly in difficult sites.

The love flower demands a different set of environmental conditions – low light, moist areas. This perennial herb is a low, creeping species with dark green lance-shaped leaves that are purple on the underside. It will flourish under shrubs and trees so long as there is adequate water. A relative of the African violet, it too has flowers that range in colour from white through to lilac and purple/ blue, sometimes with spots near the middle. The flowers are elongated and terminal. They occur from November through to May and attract butterflies.

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Several members enjoyed a wonderful day at the Queensland Garden Expo in Nambour recently, with a vast array of plants and garden related items on sale, as well as very informative guest speakers providing useful gardening tips.

Our next field trip in August is to the western suburbs to view a private garden at Bellbird Park, nursery visits and lunch and a tour of the Sherwood Arboretum.

Our clinic morning will be a visit to the Roma Street Parklands to admire the improvements and new plantings since our last visit.

Our special event for August is our ‘Open Gardens Day’ on Tuesday 30th, when four members’ gardens will be open for club members to visit and morning tea will be provided- tickets are $5 and will be on sale at our August meeting.

Our next meeting is on Tuesday, 23rd August when the guest speaker will be Wendy Skelton from ‘Just Geraniums’ - a very busy month for our very active club.

Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at The Gap Football Club, Glenaffric Street, The Gap commencing at 9.30am.

Please contact Rae, the Membership Co-Ordinator on 33004364 for further information or visit our website www. thegapgardenclub.org.au.

New members are always welcome. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

Shed Happens for Men at The Gap/ Ashgrove

At our Shed night in July, Alan interviewed regular Shed Night attendee Brian Flood.

Brian shared with blokes his career in the Royal Australian Navy beginning as an apprentice, specialising in electronics, his career as a Submariner and rising to Officer rank.

Brian grew up in New South Wales, his dad was an Accountant. Brian attended Oakhill College to Grade Ten before joining the Royal Australian Navy and serving in a variety of roles, upgrading his education to multiple university degree level and ultimately marrying his school days sweetheart , Carol. Brian and Carol have two daughters , one is a physiotherapist and the other studying for her Masters Law Degree.

Rising from noncommissioned rank by hard work and perseverance, he rose to Officer rank. Brian served in the Vietnam war on a destroyer and volunteered for submarines in 1977. He clearly recalls Vietnam veterans marching through the streets of Sydney with the Naval contingent and being booed and harassed by the crowd.

Brian shared his experience of life in a submarine with a crew of 60. Often the submarine was submerged for weeks on end. He discussed the health issues suffered by submariners including high-pressure, diesel fumes, cigarette smoke and working in a vacuum. Brian enjoyed a posting with the British Royal Navy and shared some personal experiences such as “how you get to stay in firstclass hotel while still based in a submarine“ and taking a drink from the frig when below 180° Latitude.

Scott Orchard is currently employed by BP Bulwer Island Oil Refinery at the mouth of the Brisbane River. Scott shared with blokes his current role as the Director for the Refinery Transition Project.

Scott answered questions about the closing down of the Oil Refinery at Bulwer Island and his current important role in converting the plant for major Oil Distribution in Queensland.

Scott was recently appointed as a Company Director. He has attended many International conferences and training courses.

Scott was a Queen’s Scout and is currently a Scout Leader at The Gap Scout Group, one of the largest groups in Queensland. He and his wife Cathy remain active as Scout Leaders.

Shed Night in August will be on Wednesday 17 August.

Parliamentary Shed Night is Thursday 8 September Tickets are $20 for an ‘upmarket’ barbecue - a cash bar available. We are arranging

Alan interviewing Brian Flood

a bus (fare $10 p/p) to and from the Scout Den and the Parliament Forecourt.

In The Red Chamber, Alan will interview former ALP Goss Government Minister and Member for Windsor, Hon. Pat Comben AM and former Liberal Member, Dr. Dennis Young about Queensland Parliamentary life. Tickets available for this event from The Gap Village

Discount Drug Store, Lionel Outen and Alan Sherlock See us on Facebook: The Gap/Ashgrove ”Shed Night” or on our website www. shedhappensformen.com.au email: gapshednight@gmail. com or contact Alan on 3351 2538 or 0428 336 668 or Lionel on 3300 6343 Welcome to Brian Flood as webmaster and thanks to John Lees for his service in this role.

National Servicemen’s Assoc of Australia and seeing the As a national serviceman (Qld Branch) Inc. newspapers newsreels and later the TV that in either of the two schemes

by Dave Livett

For the military historian, Australian, British, or New Zealander, or for those of us just interested in history, 2016 has been a significant year.

We have seen on TV services marking the centenary of the horrors that Australians endured at Fromelles and Pozières. A mere twenty five years later, in 1941 with the world again in conflict, came the epic siege of Tobruk and at the end of that year Australia itself faced an uncertain future.

Sixty five years ago in 1951, UN troops including Aussies defied superior Chinese and NK forces intend on capturing South Korea’s capital Seoul.

Closer to home the first nashos were called up. In 1966 there was Vietnam and twenty five years ago in 1991, the first Gulf War. In a world dominated by the above events I have progressed from babe, to schoolboy and man in the street reading the

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brought them into his living room. So why the interest? Is it because my father fought on the Western Front; is it because as a national serviceman I was commanded, trained and bawled out by veterans of WWII and Korea approaching the end of their years of service? Or is it because as a member of a history society in what for decades has been a military district, I am surrounded by honour boards, photos and books? Perhaps it is because I feel an obligation to be interested, Thursday August 18 is Vietnam Day. In Sid Loder Park opposite Gaythorne RSL a service will be held marking the 50th anniversary of the battle of Long Tan. Conscripted national servicemen were among 18 Australian soldiers killed when elements of 1 Australian Task Force fought off a numerically superior North Vietnamese and Viet Cong force that were intent on wiping them out.

operating between 1951-1973, or a wife/widow thereof, the National Servicemen’s Association is there for your benefit. Conscripts who served countries other than Australia are invited to be associate members. To discover the benefits of membership, to apply for both medals to which all Australian nashos are entitled or to find a branch near you, phone 3324 1277 or scroll website www.nashoqld. org.au Brisbane North West branch meets at Gaythorne RSL on the third Sunday of each month (next August 21) commencing 10.15. Visitors and new members are welcome. After the meeting you can enjoy Sunday lunch in the pleasant surroundings of the RSL dining room. For further information about Brisbane North West branch phone Dave on 3366 3191 or email dlivett@optusnet. com.au

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Reflections...- Visions in the Mind 4

by Richard Speechley

Last month in my cycle trip from Bennetts Road along Waterworks Road to the Enoggera Reservoir, I had progressed as far as Settlement Road on my right and the old Gap Hall on my left. This month I push on toward my destination.

I wrote of the Ross family home on my right now the site of the second Gap State Primary School, which had the gravel and dirt Settlement Road going down across Fish Creek – now Proctor’s Crossing – up over the hill toward Ferny Grove, Samford and beyond.

On the outbound (west) side of Settlement Road was our local bus shelter shed, built by members of the Progress Association over one weekend. This also acted as the terminus for our private bus company. With no buses running after 6pm it became a popular “Kiss & Cuddle” spot when local dances were held in the Hall on the other side of Waterworks Road.

Adjacent to the bus shelter was the poultry farm of Ned and Nancie Barnes. The home was named ‘Coolum’ as it was at a social function in Coolum on the Sunshine Coast Ned was to meet his future wife and mother of his three daughters.

After WWII the home was purchased by Bill Lickess

M.L.A. And presented to the fledgling local R.S.L. And moved to the site where the RiverCity Church now stands.

A service station 4-7-11 now stands on the original house site.

Next on the right was the Quenield family farm. It was daughter June who married Blaney Edwards, founder of The Gap Handyman store.

Next and standing well back on the rise where Shallmar Street now exists was a high set home belonging to Robert and Jean Marshall who arrived from Scotland circa 1915. Following WWII when Finlayson and O’Farrell Estate purchased the property, the home was moved to 1141 Waterworks Road.

Still on the right and opposite the existing The Gap Kindergarten, was the family home of the Irwin family, with two sons then attending The Gap Primary School which was opposite.

Next and just on the rise, where Moonmera Street now exists was the family home of Fred and Vera Fursman and their sons.

A short distance away, just across the dip to the townside of Hilder Road, was the small poultry farm of Andy Malveney and his sister Eliza.

Their home and chicken sheds had all been constructed with

Ned and Nancie Barnes home ‘Coolum’ pictured in 1942

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The Martin home - then situated on the corner of Hilder Road

fly-ash made into building blocks and although badly crippled, he constructed all his poultry pens to hold 50 chickens so if an outbreak of some disease occurred he only had to destroy one shed. Many older Gap folk recall Eliza as being slightly ‘not with it’ – she looked after Andy very well and was a regular at our local Methodist Church and much loved.

Back to where the Hall stood on the left of Waterworks Road, we move along to a home owned by Mrs McMullinAlthouse (at 1132) and rented for many years to Mrs Elsie Cameron one of our local school teachers.

Next was a home called “Flower-Dale” the cottage garden and property of the Armstrong family with daughter Florence and son Mick a friend back then, who often rode with me on our bike trips away. A simple-living family of strong Christian beliefs, Florence was to become a school teacher and Mick (Allan) a Salvation Army Officer.

Only one home existed from there to The Gap Primary School, established in 1912 on the corner of School and Waterworks Roads, that being at 1152 and the home of Samuel and Francis Rowe and their three sons. With the sad passing of his wife in July 1943, Sam remained on the

one acre property with his boys and many a cricket match was played on the flat area in front of the home. Son Bob and his wife Julie still live at the rear of the property in quiet retirement.

John, Pat and Bob Rowe all had a short walk to school with many pupils arriving by bike, horse or good long walk from various farms – mostly barefooted and across paddocks frozen with frost during the winter. I still have happy memories of attending school there from 1937 to 1945. Its two school rooms the centre of education in The Gap and although small in pupil numbers a wonderful feel of community existed thanks to the two teachers, John Stuart Gall and Mrs Elsie Cameron.

Back to the right of Waterworks Road and on the west corner of Hilder Road was “Strath-Haven” poultry farm belonging to Nic Martin and family. It was noted for producing up to 4000 chickens every 21 days, mainly Rhode Island Reds, Australorps and White Leghorns.

A short distance away was the home of the Curtis family.

A track between them and the top of the hill from where, looking down to the Reservoir, was to become Petmar Street, where a son Bert was to later build his home.

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The original Gap Primary School, corner of Waterworks and School Roads, now home to The Gap C&K Kindergarten (Continued from Page 30)

From the school on the left side of Waterworks Road a few homes existed being those of Oliver Twist and his family at 1238, where on the evening of 17 February 1955 The Gap Pastime Club was founded.

Next was the home of the Nicklin family which was built of timber cut from the forests of Mount Glorious by this timber family and featuring lengths of chamfer-board no longer found available in forests and now home to my neighbours at 1276 Waterworks Road.

At 1284 was the home of Peter Spoor and family who, with his brother Dick, operated Dozers & G­raders and were responsible for developing Warana Estate.

Little did I realise back then that one day I would purchase the land at 1280 and live here since 1964.

Only two homes existed on the left hand side until one reached the top of the hill.

The Williams home, where in a small shed at the rear Mr Williams would produce Easter eggs and well back from the road and now fronting Warana Street was the farmhouse of Rob and Annie Low and family. A property of 133 acres which, over time, was sold off in small lots and finally as Beverley Hill and Paramount Estate.

Further reading: The Barns Story – Reflections III page 22; The Rowe Story Reflections II page 120; The Gap School - Reflections I page 18; Graveyard Melody - Reflections II page 111; The Martin Story - Reflections II page 114; A Lovely Meal Reflections II page 136; Lows Farm - Reflections I page 92.

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CHESS T'MINIT with The Gap Chess Club T h e S t u a r t Wi l s o n tournament, where each player has an hour to make all of their moves is now close to completion and with two of the seven rounds remaining Andrew Mather is undefeated with a game lead over Andrew Robinson and Tony Morris.

In September the Allegro tournament where each player has 15 minutes to play their game will commence. Earlier in July the club welcomed back Metin Ozaslan and John Nothdurft who were both visiting Brisbane.

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/ .

T h i s m o n t h ’s c h e s s puzzle is believed to be the 19th century US world champion Paul Morphy’s only composition, made when he was 10 years old. White to checkmate in 2 moves.

For a solution for this months and many previous chess puzzles, visit http:// www.thegapchessclub.org.au/ chess_problems/puzzle_index. htm . Solution to last month’s puzzle. 1 e4 Nf6 2. f3 Nxe4 3.

Qe2 Ng3 4. Qxe7+ Qxe7 5.

Kf2 Nxh1#

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