The Western Echo August 2021

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5 - 11 September

The Queensland Child Protection Week campaign shares key messages of child protection, culminating in an action packed week of community events. Over 100 events will take place across Queensland. Story Page 3

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

AUTO AIR CONDITIONING Wyatt Automotive Phone: 3300 2077

pg 11

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

PHYSIOTHERAPY Physiologix Phone: 3511 1112

pg 21

PLUMBER

BATHROOMS BEAUTY

Pandanus Contractors Phone: 3300 3934 pg 25 Plumbers We Are Phone: 3351 0016 pg 25

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

POLITICAL/GOVERNMENT

Steve Froggatt Phone: 0402 730 177 pg 12

BRICKLAYING PAVING Inness Green Phone: 3300 1555 pg 25

CLUBS/GROUPS Taylor Range Country Club Phone:3366 1560 pg 8

COMMUNITY SERVICES Communify Phone: 3368 3723

pg 16

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY Keperra Compounding Pharm.

Phone: 3355 3905 pg 17 GARDENING Good Deal Mowing Phone: 0439 734 142 pg 25

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

LAWYERS Hollingworth & Spencer Phone: 3123 5700 pg 14

MASSAGE Bernard Evens Remedial & Sports Phone: 3366 9997 pg 21

MEDICAL CENTRE Keperra Family Practice Phone: 3351 0323 pg 16

MORTGAGE ADVISOR Mortgage Choice Ashgrove Phone: 3463 0500 pg 13

MUSIC TUITION The Gap Piano Studio Phone: 3166 8353 pg 23

Jonty Bush Phone: 3554 9100

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Cr. Steven Toomey Phone: 3407 1900 pg 4

PRINTER CARTRIDGES

VETERINARIAN

Cartridge World Ashgrove Phone: 3366 5111 pg 14

The Gap Veterinary Clinic Phone: 3300 1533 pg 15

REAL ESTATE Brisbane Inner West Realty Phone: 0417 756 280 pg 1 & 19 Harcourts Inner West Phone: 3511 0666 pg 9 & 13

RESTAURANT La Belle Vie - Bardon Phone: 0435 200 282 pg 7 SHOPPING CENTRE The Gap Shopping Village Phone: 3300 3377 pg 12 TYRE & MECHANICAL Wyatt Automotive Phone: 3300 2077 pg 8

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WALKING FOOTBALL Walking Football Brisbane Phone: 0432 967 829 pg 26

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Queensland Child Protection Week 2021 Child Protection Week is a national event held during the first full week of September.

Queensland Child Protection Week is coordinated by the Queensland C h i l d P r o t e c t i o n We e k Committee and funded by the Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women.

The week is launched with an awards ceremony recognising outstanding practice in child protection.

Child Protection Week focuses attention on child protection being everyone’s business and ensuring that all across Queensland communities take responsibility for children being protected and experiencing well-being.

This campaign runs all year long through sharing key messages of child protection, culminating in an action packed week of media and community events. Over 100 events will take place across Queensland. For a full list of events please refer to the Queensland Child Protection Week website; http://childprotectionweek. org.au/events/ By promoting the value of children and focusing attention on the issues of child abuse and neglect, the objectives of Child Protection Week are to: • Raise the profile of all issues connected with child protection, including child abuse prevention, treatment, research, education, service provision and support for children, young people and families • Create a statewide umbrella focus for child protection allowing government and nongovernment agencies to present a cooperative and coordinated community oriented campaign • Support and value professionals and volunteer child protection workers by providing ‘best practice’

training and a forum to exchange ideas and information • Offer a framework to recognise advances in the field, and thereby contribute to better outcomes for all children and young people, especially those who have been harmed or are at risk of harm.

Some of the key messages regarding the focus of Child Protection include: Key Messages • Child protection is everyone’s business. The responsibility lies with adults in keeping children safe from harm. All members of society need to play a part in ensuring children are nurtured and safe.

• Adults are essential in ensuring children’s safety and well-being.

• Listening to children and young people is the number 1 indicator in assisting their safety and well-being.

• Caring for children and keeping them safe is a shared responsibility .

On a local level, Sunlit Sounds will be hosting a Shine a Light - Lantern Building event at the 2021 Festival on Saturday 4 September.

Hands on Art has designed an easy to make lighthouse that can put together and decorated by children of all ages. This winter, our lighthouse lanterns are going to be state-wide, as community groups and kindys create lighthouse lanterns in the lead up to Child Protection Week.

To find out more about Queensland Child Protection Week or to access resources please visit our website: childprotectionweek.org.au Resources include guides, brochures, posters, information sheets, videos, and links to websites and social media pages.

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The Hands on Art lighthouses project website where children/parents/schools can download the template, read the instructions and watch a video showing them how to make their own lighthouse: https://handsonart.org.au/artistsand-activities/shine-a-light-lantern-project-2021/

Inside the August Issue...

Amnesty International..................................................25 Arana VIEW Club...........................................................27 Art in Bark Assoc......................................................................28 Ashgrove Forum..................................................................20 Ashgrove RSL Sub Branch..............................................8 Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club...........................................10 Brisbane Seniors Online.....................................................19 Brisbane Tramway Museum.................................................31 Chess T’Minit.......................................................................31 Enoggera Historical Society............................................24 Ithaca Probus Club.....................................................27 Newmarket Bocce Club...............................................................30 Newmarket Probus Club.........................................................30 Newmarket VIEW Club.....................................................13 Paten Park Native Nursery (PPNN).............................................28 Picabeen Community Association.........................................16 & 28 Principal’s Points..............................................................22 & 23 Probus Club of Stafford..............................................25 Qld Family History Society..............................................................26 SOWN (Save Our Waterways Now)...........................................29 State Update - Jonty Bush - Member for Cooper.....................5 Sunlit Sounds Festival...........................................................14 The Gap Garden Club..............................................................29 The Gap Historical Society...............................................20 The Gap Neighbourhood Watch.............................................6 The Gap Probus Club.............................................................26 The Gap RSL Sub Branch......................................................12 Variety Club of Queensland....................................................11 Ward Happenings.........................................................................4 The Western Echo August 2021 Page 3

WARD HAPPENINGS WITH

Cr Steven Toomey

Councillor for The Gap Ward

Sunlit Sounds Festival-Saturday 4 September 2021 The Schrinner Council provides support to community groups and schools who host festivals during the year across the ward.

This year’s budget has allocated funding to Sunlit Sounds Festival from the Festival Funding Program. We are pleased to be able to support the festival this year after the pandemic forced the cancellation in 2020.

Payne Road State School will be hosting Sunlit Sounds this year and we look forward to listening to an amazing line up of musicians kicking off at 2pm on the school oval and partying on until the evening.

Food trucks will be onsite offering a wide range of foods and Payne Road State School will run the bar! Secure your Tickets via Eventbrite, keep up to date with all the news from the Festival on facebook.com/sunlitsoundsfestival We’re hosting some great festivals this year so please follow me on facebook for updates: facebook.com/TheGapWard

Green Happenings in The Gap Ward Tree Planting Glenlyon Drive Ashgrove Glenlyon House was built in 1876 for Alexander Stewart, a Scottish merchant. The house originally stood on 250 acres, with a formal bunya pine lined entrance that is today Glenlyon Drive. Council added another level of heritage protection over these trees to acknowledge their significance and an historic connection to the past.

Maintenance is undertaken annually to remove the nuts from the Bunya Pines and other inspections ensure the trees are free from disease and are receiving nutrients to ensure their good health and longevity.

Last month a new Bunya Pine was planted after the existing Bunya Pine was removed for safety. The timber was given to the Woodturners Society of Qld to turn and preserve. Next time you pass the ward office please come and see some of the beautiful items created from this timber!

Do you have a great idea or event proposal that would benefit our local community? Brisbane City Council provides financial or in-kind sponsorship for initiatives that will deliver tangible and measurable community benefits. Find out more on how to apply via brisbane.qld.gov.au search ‘Grants’.

Bunya Pine Glenlyon Drive Ashgrove

Community Events

Mark your diary for these upcoming events in The Gap Ward Sunday 22 August 70th Anniversary of the First Trolley Bus Service in Brisbane, Tramway Street Ferny Grove BBQ and Entertainment for the Family + Tram Rides from 11am-5pm Wednesday 25 August 2021 Ashgrove/The Gap Seniors Morning Tea at Café Tara The Gap 9.30am-11am Book via The Gap Ward Office Sunday 4 September Sunlit Sounds Festival Payne Road State School 2-8pm (Tickets via Eventbrite)

477 Waterworks Rd Ashgrove West, 4060 Phone: 07 3407 1900 Email: thegap.ward@bcc.qld.gov.au Web: StevenToomey.com.au The Western Echo August 2021 Page 4

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State Update

Jonty Bush MP

Member for Cooper

ECO FORUM Thank you to everyone who attended our Eco Forum at The Gap State School in July. We had so many locals attending, and I’ve received some great messages from exhibitors, speakers, and attendees.

I had a wonderful time meeting so many dedicated and passionate individuals and organisations. It was also fantastic to have Minister for the Environment Meaghan Scanlon join us to provide an update on the State government’s commitment towards net-zero, including information about our $4 billion renewable energy fund as part of our work towards Jonty’s Eco Forum in July 50% renewable energy by 2030.

Another huge thanks to speakers, including Desley Sandy, Jerry Coleby-Williams, Daniel and William Clarke, ecoBiz, Containers for Change and Substation 33. The keynote speech and panel discussion really showcased the wide range of knowledge and work being done across Queensland and right here in Cooper. We also had a wide range of exhibitors, from informative local stalls to organisations selling reusable bags and containers. I was blown away by the variety. If you’d like to give us feedback or get involved in events like this in future, please get in touch with our office.

2032 OLYMPICS & PARALYMPICS I’m thrilled that Brisbane has won the rights to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games! It will be fantastic to develop our existing world class sporting facilities for the years and decades to come, as well as developing new sites and activating areas across Queensland. It’s great to imagine that our local young people could be competing in the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

This isn’t just about sport. The 2032 Olympics and Paralympics will create a vision for a future Brisbane - one that truly is a new world city.

COVID UPDATE

It was great to receive my second vaccine dose last month

Queenslanders have done incredibly It’s official: Brisbane 2032! well at abiding by the COVID restrictions to keep us safe. Queensland Health regularly updates their website, and I send out regular emails whenever the restrictions change (if you’re not getting those emails get in touch with our office).

The Check In Queensland app is easy to use and is now required at most venues around the state. Ensure that your details are correct and that you check in when you enter. If you don’t have a mobile phone, that’s okay. Just let staff know before you enter, and they can sign you in.

Finally, remember to check your eligibility regarding the COVID vaccines. The path forward includes all of us doing our part and getting vaccinated. I have had both doses – Queensland Health were impressively organised, knowledgeable, and patient. Also shout out to everyone who patiently waited, queried with respect and adhered to instructions. This is a new space many of us are navigating and it’s inspiring to see the majority of people supporting one another.

Shop 2/230 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove Q 4060 t 3554 9100 e cooper@parliament.qld.gov.au f www.facebook.com/jontyforcooper

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Neighbourhood Watch The Gap 4061 Has anyone else noticed Graffiti around The Gap? We have been utilising the BCC Graffiti reporting tool recently and in as little as 5 minutes we submitted a report and within a couple of weeks that graffiti had been removed making our suburb look just a little more loved.

If we band together when we are out with the kids, walking the dog, or heading to work and report graffiti on public property, we can reduce graffiti around The Gap. Graffiti costs Taxpayers a lot of money every year…..

Did you know....

• $3.6 million was invested into Brisbane City Council’s Taskforce Against Graffiti ensuring the timely removal of graffiti vandalism across the city.

• BCC Actioned 38,252 graffiti incidents of which 1669 were offensive, resulting in the removal of 70,285 tags • BCC Provided intelligence to the Queensland Police Service for the prosecution of 186 offenders for 1911 graffiti and vandalism related offences.

Graffiti vandalism is a crime.

Defacing property with graffiti is anti-social behaviour and punishable by law.

Brisbane City Council defines graffiti as a mark made by leaving scratches, tags, pictures, stickers, paint or damage to another person’s property in any way without the owners’ permission.

The penalty for defacing property If you deface property with graffiti you can be charged with willful damage which is punishable with 5 years in prison.

It is also an offence to possess an aerosol spray, marker or other instrument which: • is being used for graffiti • is suspected of having been used for graffiti • may be about to be used for graffiti.

This carries a maximum penalty of 20 penalty units ($2669) or 1 year in prison.

It also shows that the a ff e c t e d a r e a i s b e i n g monitored and looked after; this deters other graffiti vandals defacing property in the area.

Private Property Graffiti Removal Free graffiti removal kits are available for businesses and residents at all The Gap Ward Office. h t t p s : / / w w w. steventoomey.com.au/

Removing graffiti

REPORT IT:

Quickly removing graffiti is the most effective way to tackle the problem.

Removing it quickly reduces the recognition that graffiti vandals want.

https://forms.brisbane. qld.gov.au/report-it-graffitiremoval-public-property

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If you have information that might help to identify people involved with graffiti, please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

To report graffiti on private property, or for specific removal advice, call Council on (07) 3403 8888.

For more info: https://www.brisbane. qld.gov.au/sites/default/ files/20150219_-_managing_ graffiti.pdf Source: BCC 2019/2020 Annual Report

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During our 1st Birthday Week our guests will be treated to a week-long celebration of food, wine and entertainment!

On the 18th August our luncheon guests will be entertained by an accordion player.

During dinner on the 18th, you will enjoy a beautiful 7 course meal with entertainment by a magician.

In addition to wonderful culinary delight, enjoy LIVE MUSIC on the weekend of 20 & 21 August.

Topping off the week in style, on Sunday 22 August we will have a wonderful "Truffle Long Lunch".

Please help us celebrate our first birthday - we look forward to your company during our celebrations!

Shop 1, 60 MacGregor Terrace, Bardon QLD 4065 Follow us on Facebook & Instagram: @labellevie.bistro website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

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Ashgrove-Bardon RSL Sub Branch Merger

Memberships available!

Quality Family Recreation in a Safe, Relaxed Environment 3 Swimming Pools

2 Floodlit Tennis Courts

4 Glass-Backed Squash Courts

Numerous Gas Barbecue Areas

Don't Miss Out! Contact the Club today trcclub@bigpond.net.au (07) 3366 1560 www.taylorrangecountryclub.com.au 28 Greenlanes Road, Ashgrove

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The Ashgrove and Bardon Sub Branches of the RSL are to merge. The move is considered a logical step for a number of reasons and the support of members from both Sub Branches has been resounding. Since the founding of both Sub Branches in 1932 and 1949 respectively, the geographic spread of both Sub Branches memberships has tended to overlap and the services provided to members, war widows and active service families has increased significantly. The consensus of members is that the merged Sub Branch will be better able to support those services and deliver for the growing needs of the service community.

Both Sub Branches are in very sound financial positions.

Ashgrove is currently based at the Red Hill Community Sports Club sharing the original Ithica Bowls Club site with the Normanby, Newspapers and Goodsports Social Bowls Clubs, Normanby Rugby League Club, the Brisbane Concert Orchestra, The Folk Choir, Paddington Probus Club and Celtic Fiddlers Club. Sub Branch meetings are held monthly.

The Bardon RSL SubBranch Inc was formed on 19 August 1949, with its current RSL Charter awarded on 19 August 2001.

Over the years since formation, the Sub Branch has been active in the local community with a range of events and activities, including dance nights, contributions of books to the local library, establishment of a youth group, and attendance at local school commemorative services.

The Bardon-Sub Branch meet at the Bardon Bowls Club.

The Ashgrove District RSL Sub-Branch was founded February 29, 1932

by Colonel John Macdonald Grant MC VD. Ashgrove RSL Sub Branch meets at the Red Hill Community Sports Club which is located at 22 Fulcher Rd, Red Hill. Meetings are held on the last Sunday of each month commencing at 11am. There is no meeting held in December.

Pensions and Advocacy support is available through the RSL SED Pensions and Advocacy Office at Greenslopes Private Hospital on 07 3394 7235 or 07 3394 7077 during normal business hours. Our Welfare Officer is Greg Butterfield. He can be contacted on 3355 4655.

We l f a r e e v e n t s a r e organised throughout the year based on Member, Citizens Auxiliary and War Widow input. Please contact us to let us know about your upcoming event so that our members can be included.

It is intended that for the next 12 months the Merged Sub Branch will alternate meeting between the Red Hill Community Sports Club and the Bardon Bowls Club.

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Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club

It’s the beginning of a new year for all Lions clubs and just recently we held our Changeover Dinner, which is an annual event when we say goodbye to our previous president and team and induct a new president and office bearers to carry on the good work. Past President, Susie Green and her supporting officers will be remembered for their ability to steer us through a very frustrating and unusual year due to the ongoing covid pandemic. It was an amazing effort to keep all members active and involved despite the lockdowns and uncertainties and encouraging us all to think “outside the square” regarding new ways to fundraise that involved minimal face to face contact.

Well done to Suzie and her team for a job well done!

Peter Cooper is now our new President and is full of amazing and innovative ideas to keep this new vision for our club in place. He is ably supported by his new board, some of which have maintained their position in the club from last year but others have taken on a role for the first time. This combination will no doubt bring stability and fresh ideas into the club and will

offer support to not only the president but to all members.

It is this fellowship in Lions that make us who we are.

Usually we invite a Lions dignitary, such as the District Governor, to be the Installing Officer but this year it was decided to ask club member Neil Phillips to take on this role as testament to his length of service in Lions plus the high regard and respect that all our members have for him.

Neil has been a Lions member for 46 years, starting as a young man with the Ashgrove Club, when it was an allmale bastion, and before it amalgamated with The Gap Lions Club. Over the years he has taken on many roles both in our local club plus in the wider world of Lions by playing an active role in events organised through the District governance. He has well deserved the honour of

Past President Susie Green, Neil Phillips congratulate newly installed President Peter Cooper

Susie Green presenting the Ashgrove/The Gap Lion of the Year Award to Allan Turner

taking on the role of Installing Officer for our Changeover.

So what will next year bring? With the on-going threat of lockdowns and cancellations it is challenging to organise events. However President Peter Cooper and his team are busy working around these difficulties thus allowing Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club to continue as it always has; working with other organisations and raising funds for the

betterment of all in our community. Needless to say, he has the support of all members who are always willing to ‘step up’ when necessary.

If you would like more information on Ashgrove/ The Gap Lions Club or think you may like to become a member please email our secretary: lionatg19@gmail. com or check us out on our Facebook page.

Quote of the Day Dennis Wogan was presented with the James D Richardson Honour Award

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Blessed is the man who, having nothing to say, abstains from giving wordy evidence of the fact.

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Variety Announces New Queensland Road-Trip Event Variety – the Children’s Charity of Queensland has added an exciting new event to its annual road-trip fundraising calendar – the Variety Dash for Kids.

The Dash is a whole new offering, but does combine elements of the legendary Variety Bash and Variety 4WD Adventure events. Both old and new cars, 2-wheel and 4-wheel drives of all makes and models are invited to participate. Even combis and off-road camper trailers can join in on the escapade – as long as you’re happy to take the vehicle on dirt and the roads less travelled.

The inaugural Variety Dash for Kids will run from 8-13 November and kicks off in Gladstone, ending in Hervey Bay. It will also stop in Blackwater, Alpha,

Carnarvon Gorge and a highlight will include an overnight stay at the original RM Williams’ property – Rockybar Station.

“The annual Variety Dash will be a much welcome economic boost to the country towns we visit, and also an alternative holiday option for Australians wanting to see the outback but are hesitant to go it alone or would prefer the company of others,” said Variety Queensland CEO Steve Wakerley.

“Our events are renowned for being fun - with lots of activities, themed cars, great evening functions – backed by amazing scenery and the opportunity to visit small communities – all for the important cause of helping kids get a fair go in life.”

The Dash, aptly named for its quicker duration, requires participants to fundraise $3500 or more per vehicle (minimum 2 people per car) and this is where Variety can step in to help those new to fundraising. Funds raised help kids who are sick, disadvantaged or living with disability get support from Variety Queensland when they need it most - through the granting of equipment, services and scholarships, and through the delivery of programs and experiences.

No matter what challenges have been thrown their way in life, Variety is committed

to all kids having the ability to reach their full potential.

Registrations are now being called for and cost $165 per vehicle. As well as the fundraising component there is a provisions levy (which covers all meals, event merchandise, camping fees, and final night hotel accommodation, gala dinner and drinks). This costs adult $840 and child $563 (early bird price until 30 September adult $756 and child $507).

To register your interest go to www.varietydashqld. com or phone 07 3907 9300.

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Show Dates 5 July - Puppet Show 19 July - Magic Show 2 August - Balloon Twisting 16 August - Arts & Crafts 30 August - Pin Wheel Making

The Long Tan Cross now replicated around Australia

This month we celebrate Vietnam Veterans Day, on Wednesday 18 th August. This is the 55th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan where 108 young diggers held off an overwhelming force of 2500 Viet Cong. Forty seven , nearly 50% of the mostly young Australian troops, died.

The ranks of our WW11 Veterans are thinning and thinning quickly. The majority of Australia’s senior returned Diggers now are our Vietnam Vets Some 52,000 Australians served in Vietnam, 521 did not come home, 3000 were wounded . How many were wounded mentally and never diagnosed we do not know.

Heavily politicised at the time, there is no argument that in retrospect our Australian troops were treated abominably in some quarters on their return. Our Diggers were merely doing their duty as they were asked to do. Politicians declare war, politicians commit our armed forces; the troops merely carry out the duties their country demands of them.

Finally in 1987 a national effort was made to belatedly “welcome them home”.

“It is important we continue to honour those who lost their lives and to recognise and support those who did come home and are now themselves in thinning ranks.” to quote the late Prime Minister, the Hon. Bob Hawke.

On Wednesday 18th August, We Will Remember Them at a Ceremony at Memorial Gardens Glenaffric St, The Gap, 10am. All welcome.

Lest We Forget

Kids Club

Located in front of Aldi 9am to 12pm.

1000 Waterworks Road, The Gap Village Shopping Centre

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Newmarket VIEW Club ‘Voice, Interests and Education of Women’ Venue - Gaythorne RSL Club Spencer Howson was our guest speaker during our 13th Birthday celebrations on 22 June, 2021.

Spencer gave a rousing talk on his current life outside the ABC, telling how his main occupation (other than radio commentator) was mentoring trainee radio announcers.

He showed photos of his travels around Australia (mainly photos of meals from various venues!!) helping country radio stations.

The Newmarket VIEW Club is part of a network of over 300 clubs and 15,000 women throughout Australia. Our members used raffles and donations to raise funds to continue to support the six students following The Smith Family’s Learning for Life Program, by sponsoring their school activities. These children were among the hardest hit during school shutdowns, as many didn’t have the right tools they needed to learn from home Post COVID lockdown, people are seeking the opportunity to connect with others in the community. VIEW needs to make sure the organisation is in the forefront of the minds of those who are looking to expand their horizons, make new friends and give back to the community.

If you wish to know more about the Newmarket VIEW Club, email us on newmarketview@gmail.com or ring Heather on 0437 343 163 or Jean on 0438 177 176

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As part of Child Protection Week, Sunlit Sounds will be hosting a Shine a Light - Lantern Building event at the 2021 Festival on Saturday 4 September.

Hands on Art has designed an easy to make lighthouse that can put together and decorated by children of all ages. This winter, our lighthouse lanterns are going to be state-wide, as community groups and kindys create lighthouse lanterns in the lead up to Child Protection Week as we remember the importance of child protection awareness.

Child Protection Week is recognised nationally from 5 – 11 September 2021 Sunlit Sounds is the casual music fest held in the distant shadows of the Mt Cootha TV Towers. This year the event is at Payne Road State School, just over the creek from the nearby The Gap Shopping Village. Catch the 385 to the Village and walk over the creek to the school! There will be food vans dishing out tasty eats and a P&C bar with Stone and Wood beer and white and red wines to keep you hydrated. The bar will sell drinks at crackerjack prices.

We present five Brisbane indie bands – Full Power Happy Hour, Olivia’s World, Hillsborough, Kellie Lloyd & Tim Steward, and Ancient Channels. There are four female songwriters on our bill!

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Arthritis and your furry friend

As the days get colder through the winter season and woolly jumpers or mugs of hot cocoa become popular remedies, many pet owners may find that their furry companions are beginning to feel the cold just as much. Arthritis can affect animals of any age but is far more common with our well seasoned companions, and the cold climate seems to be a trigger for sore limbs and stiff joints. As cartilage wears and becomes thinner with age, joint inflammation and degeneration can cause marked pain and lameness in our pets and as many human sufferers will tell you - they might have good days and bad days in regards to pain.

If your dog or cat seems painful or showing signs of lameness this winter, then a visit to your friendly neighbourhood veterinarian may be a good idea to investigate the severity and possible treatment options for arthritic change. Here are some additional methods of combating osteoarthritis which may be beneficial: Weight loss - the more weight pressing down on sore joints, the more painful we can expect them to be. Older animals require less caloric intake than their younger counterparts and sufferers of joint disease should be as lean as possible to alleviate discomfort. The largest part of this battle waged over meal sizes and food intake.

Environment - Sometimes the simplest approaches can be the most effective. Padded bedding located away from damp or drafty locales can ease the pain on pressure points as animals get up and down. This can be especially important for larger breed dogs. Carpeted stairs or a ramp to get onto beds and couches in an effort to prevent jumping can also be a great idea, as well as removing access to slippery surfaces in kitchens or bathrooms.

Massages - Regular massages can stimulate blood flow to atrophying muscles in arthritic animals and warm compresses on joints can be beneficial too (although care must be taken not to overheat and cause burns). Certified canine massage therapists can show you proper techniques, but there is also no harm in an amateur body rub on your furry companion, who is sure to soak up the attention.

Supplementation - There is a plethora of available food additives and over the counter medications to promote healthy joints these days, and they can work with varying degrees of success depending on a combination of factors such as age, diet and genetics. Many are natural products such as plant extracts which can work with great effect. We always recommend thorough research or consultation with your veterinarian before implementing a new supplement.

Pharmaceuticals - No doubt the biggest cannon in the arsenal when it comes to the fight against osteoarthritis, pharmaceuticals include cartilage-protective agents, anti-inflammatories and pain relieving drugs for more advanced cases. These are only administered under strict guidance and after consultation with your veterinarian, but can be the big difference between a sore, stiff gait and a happy pain-free pet.

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Picabeen Community Centre Seeking Volunteers

Picabeen is also calling for volunteers to help with some of our regular programs. Our Ability Art Class, Thursday would welcome a volunteer to run weekly activities from 10am-12pm.

Our weekly Tuesday BBQ needs people who are happy to cook up a snag or butter some rolls.

We also need a volunteer to collect our bread from a bakery on Saturdays. These roles only take 1-2 hours of your time, and you can bring a friend to volunteer with!

Did you know that Picabeen also has an Op shop on Gilston Street in Keperra? All the funds raised from the Change Room op shop go straight back into services and activities that Picabeen runs. The Change Room is calling for more volunteers to help run our Op shop, shifts are generally 4 hours either morning or afternoon, training is provided.

Picabeen is always thankful for the amazing contribution of our volunteers, and we can continue our activities and services because of them!

We look forward to seeing you in centre or at the Change Room.

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BSOL in need of Volunteer Mentors as Well as New Learners Brisbane Seniors Online (BSOL) is a not-for-profit community group that has been operating in the Greater Brisbane area for just over 20 years. We provide home tuition to seniors and over 50s on computers and the internet on devices running Windows and Android operating systems. We also teach Apple devices and smart phones. Volunteer mentors provide this service to learners - Brisbane Seniors Online is made up of all volunteers who are unpaid.

Brisbane Seniors Online would like to thank Cr Steve Toomey, The Gap Ward for his financial support from the Lord Mayor’s Community Fund and for his ongoing support.

Recently many people have become confused over the need use smart phones to install the QR code app then register when entering businesses and venues. Brisbane Seniors Online is running short support and information sessions for BSOL members on this new requirement in Queensland. Some people without smart phones have gone out and bought expensive smart phones to use for checking in when there are other options available that meet the requirements of the legislation.

Brisbane Seniors Online is always seeking more volunteer mentors for most areas of the Greater Brisbane area including a need in The Gap and adjoining areas. Mentors who can confidently tutor Apple devices including iPhones are needed and new learners are always welcome to join to get assistance with their computing and internet needs. As learners are seniors and over 50, ideally mentors need to be around the same age and able to communicate with those learners empathetically so that learners benefit from the lessons. Tuition is provided on the learners own computer, in their own home and at a pace that suits them using empathetic volunteer mentors. They are taught what they would like to know but also what they need to know including how to ensure their computer system is up-to-date and secure against viruses and malware. Learners are also taught how to recognise and avoid scams. There has been a proliferation of scams particularly since the coronavirus crisis has meant that many seniors and over 50s are spending more time socially isolated at home.

With the move away from shop fronts and face to face service directed towards doing more online, Brisbane Seniors Online can provide help on this process. Government agencies like Services Australia (formerly Centrelink) discourage clients visiting offices and encourage the use of MyGov to deal with them.

Brisbane Seniors Online also has a digital photography group that meets monthly and has regular photographic excursions around Brisbane. All BSOL members are welcome to participate in this group. There is also a small Linux group that meet by Zoom.

The tuition provided by Brisbane Seniors Online involves a one-off joining fee of $20 and an affordable annual fee of $45 as a guide 12 hours of home lessons. Once this has been completed, learners are entitled to ongoing support for the balance of their membership year. Contact Brisbane Seniors Online at 3393 2225 or go to www.bsol.asn.au or visit us on Facebook.com/BrisbaneSeniorsOnline. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

ARE YOU AWARE OF THESE POST COVID TRENDS? The threat of lockdown, especially if you are living in a small space, is no joke, and even worse when you’re away from the family. Consequently, this pandemic has prompted five new emerging trends.

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Heavily populated areas of our cities have led to people moving to suburbs in search of a lifestyle they can enjoy - even during lockdowns.

2. Buyers need more room as well as another room, or a decent space, to accommodate their work-from-home lifestyle. Workplace agreements have changed, and the typical 9-to-5 work hours have gone out the window. People now want to take a flexible lunch break and enjoy the outdoor lifestyle.

3. The desire to live in an area with more outdoor activities has increased. Reconnecting with nature is a normal reaction after being isolated.

4. Aussies are now becoming hyper-local in buying trends. We have seen a demand for more locally made/sourced products, and an increase in the support for local businesses. Last year local coffee shops saw an increase up to 44% over the lockdown on their takeaway options and coffee sales. Local creatives and educators have also seen an upswing in the use of their products/classes with local families looking for activities in their neighbourhood. More than ever before, consumers are considering who they support.

5. People are being considered and conscious about their buying choices. Consumers are asking more questions; they want to know about where their products are coming from and are they ethical choices? The word in the spotlight here is SUPPORT. If I buy this, what am I supporting?

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The Gap Historical Society Inc. Est. 2000

Unfortunately, due to COVID uncertainty, it was decided to cancel the planned BBQ etc to commemorate the 21st Anniversary of the founding of the society, and a normal monthly meeting was held instead.

The Annual General Meeting will now be held in August in conjunction with our monthly meeting.

It was a pleasure to welcome two new members at the meeting, one whose father published a Newssheet called THE BLACK STUMP in The Gap commencing in 1958.

This month we have a story in a lighter vein – this may even have happened in The Gap!!

The letter following is by an unknown author and was included in a publication put together by a committee of old students of Lismore High

School at a 50 year reunion in 1997 of Leaving Certificate entrants of 1947, and has been kindly forwarded by Vice President George Stoddart.

After all – Love and Mind The Gap. HOUSE HUNTING – CROSS PURPOSES A young couple about to be married were looking at a home in the country. After satisfying themselves that it was suitable, the young lady was troubled and when asked the reason replied “Did you notice any W.C., Edward?”

Edward, not having noticed any, immediately wrote to the landlord, inquiring where it was located.

The landlord did not understand what W.C. meant and after thinking it over for some time, came to the conclusion that it must be the Wesleyan Church, so he answered as follows:-

Ashgrove

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Dear Sir, I regret very much the delay in the matter, but have great pleasure in informing you that the W.C. is situated 9 miles from the house and is capable of seating 250 people.

This is an unfortunate situation if you are in the habit of going regularly, but no doubt you will be glad to know that a great number of people take their lunch with them and make a day of it, while others who cannot spend the time, go by car and just make it in time, but generally are in too great a hurry to wait.

It may be of interest to you to know that my daughter was married in our W.C. It was there she first met her husband. I remember the morning so well on account of the rush for seats and only 6 seats had chains on them.

There were ten people on the one I was occupying, in

various postures – standing, sitting, kneeling and it was wonderful to watch the different expressions on their faces. My father was there too. He has been regular since the day he was christened in its waters.

A wealthy resident of our district erected a bell on our W.C. last month, to be rung every time a member entered. The people living near have had no sleep ever since. A bazaar is to be held next week, the proceeds of which will help furnish plush seats, as members feel this is a long-felt need.

My wife and I are getting old now. It is many years since we went and we had to stand all the time. It pains us very much to be unable to go more often.

The 2021 recipient of the NCWQ Annual Forum Bursary is Laura McLennan (pictured left). Laura is a firstyear student at QUT, studying a dual degree of Mathematics and Business. During her time a high school Laura was a member of the debating team who also coached younger debating teams to success and won many public speaking competitions. In her final year at Albany Creek High, she was Dux, School Captain, and received the highest achievement in English across the State. She currently tutors, helping others to improve their writing skills and speak with confidence. Laura has also been involved with Foster Care Australia, the RSPCA and the Australian Bushfire Appeal. A very worthy winner of the Forum Bursary!

The next meeting of Ashgrove Forum Club, the 965th General Meeting of the club, will be held on Wednesday 18th August at 6.30pm, in the Ashgrove Library meeting rooms at 87 Amarina Avenue, Ashgrove.

Visitors and prospective members are always welcome to attend Ashgrove Forum meetings without obligation.

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The Physiologix Corner

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Reviewing the research coming out from many different journals, there is often agreeing and disagreeing. However there is one consistent thing – move to feel better! It almost doesn’t matter what is wrong with you; back pain, injury, poor health, health prevention, mental health……you name it….. movement is what you need. However that is often easier said than done.

At Physiologix getting people moving is core to what we believe. Your Physiologix physio will always incorporate exercises specific to your injury, but we will also look at what we have to do to maintain your current level of fitness while you cant do your normal activity. And if you don’t have a normal activity we will be there to help support you in finding something you would like to do.

Physiologix runs small classes (4 people max) – these form an essential part of our exercise approach. The biggest key to success with these are that they are totally individualised to you. You have your own program, you do things at the speed and pace you require, you have either a physio (if you do the physio classes) or an accredited pilates instructor (that is someone who has done a years Pilates study, at least 100 hours of practical, and then gained their accreditation – not someone who has done a short course) looking over you, helping you get the exercises right, progressing them as and when you need.

We have a huge range of equipment, reformers, trapeze, spine correctors, balance apparatus, sliders, wunda chairs – the range of different exercises you can achieve are immense.

And there will always be a physio designated to you to oversee your case.

Getting moving may sound easy, but it is not. People are scared, they lack confidence, they are terrified of their injuries or illnesses, they have no motivation, they have had previous bad experiences…..there are so many reasons. Doing a small, taylored group exercise session is fantastic, the perfect start. And doing a class where you can do a program totally specific to you is a winner, it is the generalised approach where everyone does the same thing that so often sees people get hurt.

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Payne Road State School Students proudly celebrated their NAIDOC Week in very authentic ways: ‘Heal Country’ class discussions and cultural learnings were activated in all classrooms, in developmentally appropriate ways.

Naidoc Week Student Art display on Breezeway, led by our Arts Captains. Students worked very creatively to create an amazing display featuring our native local Bee, as this endemic to the area around Mt Coot-Tha. Did you know….. that before the Moreton Bay penal settlement, Mount Coottha was the home of the Yugara Aboriginal people.

The Aboriginal First Nations people came to the area to collect ‘ku-ta’(honey) that was produced by the native stingless bee. We are now progressing to split the current Bee-hive in our Beehive Garden which has pride of place there for many years!

Environment Garden Treasure Hunt: Mrs McMahon and our Environmental Officer Davis Uhlmann cleverly organised a Treasure Hunt for native Indigenous plants featured in our Indigenous Garden, where students had to match pictures to actual live plants.

All classes were involved, and our Environment club revelled in this experience at break-times.

Special First Nation

Student Guests from Leichardt State School: Mrs Gough and Ms Gibbs were instrumental in inviting these students from their very multicultural school community. This built upon our already forged relationship through our Three Towers STEAM Project.

Students, together with their ‘Aunty Marlee’ shared their journey in developing their ‘GUNYAH’ STEAM project, which provided a fitting provocation “What if they had co-operated back then?”.

Leichardt and Payne Road students met and interacted in our STEAM HUB and Yugari Muk garden. We learned about their Totems, what Heal Country means to then and dance is a uniting strategy in their diverse school. They presented and engaged us in two traditional First Nations dances. In turn, we will this week reciprocate this visit, as our Seniors and Senior First Nations students will this week visit Leichardt for their Naidoc Celebration Day! Students engaged in a special NAIDOC Assembly where the week’s activities were celebrated and videos were viewed of our Leichardt SS guests in action: Animal Totems, Heal Country reflections and student questions, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditional dancing in Yugari Muk. At Payne Road SS we ‘AIM EVER HIGHER’ in our cultural understandings, collaborations and celebrations of excellence.

Nicky Brazzale - Principal

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St Peter Chanel Catholic School It’s hard to believe that we have arrived at Week 3 already. The Term has been action packed so far with Catholic Education Week Mass, Excursions, Athletics Day, Gala Days and Bicycle Qld sessions to name a few events.

On Monday 26th July the Year 1 students participated in an excursion facilitated by staff from Ngutana-Lui, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Studies Centre, situated at Inala. This provided an opportunity for the children to explore different cultural activities including storytelling, didgeridoo and dance displays, and Aboriginal artifacts and instruments. It supported their learning in English, HASS and The Arts.

Good luck and best wishes to all our athletes who competed at the North West District Track and Field competition which was held at Leslie Patrick Park, Ashgrove.

I would like to thank our musicians and Mr Neil Wickham for all their efforts at last week’s filming session for the Qld Catholic Music Festival (QCMF) competition. The details for the competition can be found below.

In 2021, the QCMF will be a live streamed event – www.qcmf.com.au from Thursday 12 August to Sunday 15 August 2021.

Our Year One students recently celebrated one hundred days at school with an ‘Activities Day’ on the school tennis courts. It was lovely to welcome so many parents and carers back into our school for this event.

The Year One students completed a variety of

activities around the theme such as a one hundred themed photo booth, puzzles involving one hundred, bead making, counting activities, and making a special hundred days of school party hat. The highlight of the morning was of course the shared lunch.

The weather was glorious, and all the students enjoyed spending time picnicking with their families.

Thomas C competed in the Queensland Schools Orienteering Championships on the weekend, representing St Peter Chanel. In the 13yrs Boys age group he placed 1st in the Sprint event, held at Albany Creek State High School, and 1st in the Long Distance event, held in open bushland at Murrenbong Scout Campgrounds, Kurwongbah.

Congratulations Thomas!

Paul McGlone – Acting Principal

The Gap State High School So far, term three has started off extremely busy, we have had our athletics carnival, the student leader investiture ceremony and NAIDOC Week celebrations.

On the first day of term 3 we held a whole school assembly to celebrate NAIDOC Week. We were very lucky to have Derek Oram Sandy for a traditional Welcome to Country. He spoke about the 2021 NAIDOC theme “Heal Country” and shared his local cultural knowledge about Yuggera Country. Ben Barker also joined us, he is a very talented musician who combines the didgeridoo and guitar with his voice to share his connection to Country through his music.

Throughout week one we had special events at break time which included indigenous (Continued on page 23)

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games, bunting and a sausage sizzle.

We held our Student Leader Investiture Ceremony in week two. It was great to have parents and grandparents attend the event. This year our leadership team will run differently to previous years, we will have four school captains, four junior school captains and eight house captains. We have a new house system this year which will be holistic of all learners therefore including sporting, academic and artistic endeavours.

Our house captains will be there to provide support and encouragement for students to achieve their best in all areas of their schooling.

We h a v e s o m e v e r y talented students at The Gap SHS, three of our students were invited to attend the MOST program. The MOST program is for Musically Outstanding Students, it is a ten day program of musical development in large and small ensembles, tutorial groups and a range of music and cultural activities. We also had three students selected for the Creative Generation E x c e l l e n c e Aw a r d s i n Instrumental Music. This is a biennial event offering an extension program for up to 80 musically outstanding students from Queensland state secondary schools.

Some of the top volleyball schools in South East Queensland have united to compete for ultimate glory.

The competition is called the VALD League. So far we have had two rounds and have been successful at each round. As a result the students are looking forward to the Senior Schools Cup in August.

In the last week of term 2 our Year 11 students had a choice of camps including sea kayaking in Moreton Bay, hiking on Fraser Island and Canoeing on Nymboida River. The annual year level camps are a significant part of our school’s Applied Positive Psychology Program. The camps test the students to navigate and overcome challenges that they don’t usually face. In completing these challenges the students displayed the school’s values of stepping up, thinking big, paying it forward and being kind.

Anne McLauchlan – Principal

The Gap State School The Gap State School’s annual STEM Expo was held recently, a celebration of all things related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Over 40 students entered displays of their research projects and experiments, that they had conducted over many weeks in the lead up to the Expo.

The students presented their entries to a panel of judges and received a Gold, Silver or Bronze award for their efforts.

Thank you to our wonderful judges for taking the time to support our students in this way. Congratulations to the students who entered the Expo, your hard work was evident and you astounded us with your creativity and knowledge.

After judging at the Expo was complete, the school community was invited to view these amazing student displays. We were also treated to exciting exhibits, presentations and activities provided by professionals who work in within the fields of STEM. These exhibits included rockets, creepy crawlies and explosions! We

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Congratulations also to Rachel and Ava who won our ‘Reality Reviewed’ non-fiction book review competition. Thanks to the Student Council, these students were awarded a book voucher that they could redeem for a non-fiction book of their choice.

The school athletics carnivals were held in the last week of Term 2 and the first week of this term. As our students progress through the school, the competitive aspect of the carnivals becomes a more prominent incentive for our students vying to fulfil personal goals and attain school representation at district competition levels.

Congratulations to all our students for their spirit of friendly competition and giving their best effort at the carnivals.

Congratulations to two of our Year 6 students, Charlotte and Erin, who broke the 200m school record for this event!

The record had been standing since 2007, at 30.64 seconds.

Charlotte finished first in this race to achieve a new record of 25.96 seconds with Erin finishing in 29:38 seconds.

The Kolomeitz Cup is a perpetual trophy awarded to

the most outstanding athlete of the day at the Year 4-6 carnival. Congratulations to Charlotte in Year 6 for earning the most points and receiving this award.

The Castrisos Cup is presented to the sport house team with the most points earned at the end of the Years 4-6 Athletics Carnival. This year’s winning house was Investigator.

The Sherlock Shield is presented to the sport house team that has shown the most improvement in points earned from the previous year’s Years 4-6 Athletics Carnival.

2021’s most improved house was Resolution.

We d n e s d a y, 2 1 J u l y marked 100 days of learning for our Prep students, who enjoyed a morning celebrating this achievement with their teachers and other members of our community.

Thank you to The Gap State High teacher, Mrs Dargusch and high school students who offered face painting and entertainment for the Preps. Delina and her staff from YMCA OSHC provided a silent disco while other activities organised by our talented teachers and teacher aides focussed on learning more about the number 100 - we even saw our Prep teachers dressed up to look like they were 100!

Warm regards, Joanne Nicholls - Principal

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Enoggera & Districts Historical Society Inc. Helping the Local Community Discover its History!

When tennis courts dotted local suburbs Ash Barty’s fabulous Wimbledon win recently gave a sense of pride in us all. And to many long-time westside locals, it also meant memories of days gone by when tennis courts dominated Brisbane suburbs.

Does anyone out there remember the wonderful tennis courts at Fulcher Road, Red Hill? Around the corner from where Rod Laver lived when he first moved to Brisbane from Rockhampton as a teenager in the 1950s.

What about the Moonah Park Tennis Centre at Mitchelton?

Geoff Olsson’s at Everton Park? Or Mal Anderson’s at Grange? Not to mention the several backyard tennis courts that were frequently established at individual households.

The post war years were a golden age in local tennis, with junior coaching classes, weekly social groups or more competitive forums like the Men’s Metropolitan fixtures of a Saturday afternoon.

At some point during the 1990s, though, tennis courts and centres seemed to start disappearing from our community.

Nowadays we still have the wonderful Gap Health and Racquet Club and the Roy Emerson Tennis Centre at Frew Park, Milton – the latter being the successor to the famous Milton Tennis Centre.

This venue was host for decades to Davis Cup clashes, professional tournaments (like the South Pacific Classic) and epic encounters involving the likes of Ken Rosewall, Wendy Turnbull, Evonne Goolagong-Cawley, John Newcombe and John McEnroe.

Does anyone out there have photos of Brisbane tennis centres or home courts that are no longer with us?

We’d love to here from you.

The Society is keen to build up our very limited stock in this area! You can send digital copies to enoggerahistory@ gmail.com And please continue to feel free to drop in to our premises at the Enoggera Memorial Hall (36 Trundle Street) any Thursday morning from 9.30am to 1pm to view our local history display.

Take care, everyone.

Andrew McMicking President

Ash Barty wins Wimbledon

Frew Park Milton

Roy Emerson Tennis Centre

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Who is Shokrollah Jebeli Javan?

This 83 year old Australian citizen has been detained for the past eighteen months in the notorious Evin prison in Iran. He has multiple health issues and has suffered a stroke while living in cramped conditions which have caused him paralysis in both his legs. He is also at risk of contracting Covid..

You may have heard his story on ABC radio. He is a man who may be the age of your father or your grandfather. If this were the case, what would you do to get him safely home to Australia?

Mr Jebeli’s family and Amnesty International Australia have been working on this case, requesting access by Australian authorities to his upcoming trial and immediate release for Mr Jebeli who has denied all claims against him.

There are many urgent situations worldwide with which Amnesty International is concerned. If you feel that you would like to know more about the actions taken by local groups and help to fight against injustice, The Helen Black Amnesty International group meet between 9-11am on the second Monday morning of the month in The Gap and would love to hear from you. Please contact Di on 33001861.

The Ashgrove Amnesty International group meets on the first and third evenings of the month and can be contacted by calling Sally on 3366 2046 or 0476 006 990.

Probus Club of Stafford Members of the Stafford Probus Club come together for a regular meeting on the first Thursday of each month at the Gaythorne Bowls Club.

The meetings are lively with interesting guest speakers, discussions about upcoming activities and feedback from the many interest groups. A break for morning tea allows for mingling or booking for the varied selection of activities in the activity calendar. After the meeting, many members choose to move on for lunch at a pre-arranged venue. This is an excellent opportunity to chat and to better know your Probus friends.

There are a number of interest groups such as the book group, movie group and craft group. Other activities are arranged though out the year, often on a Thursday if suitable.

Dining out is popular and outings are organised for breakfast, trivia, theatre, walking, lawn bowls and day trips. There are also overnight or extended trips. In August, bookings have now closed for the 3 day excursion to Hervey Bay. Twenty seven members will enjoy a train ride on the Mary Valley Rattler, watch the whales and visit other attractions along the route.

If you are looking for fun and friendship, you will be warmly welcomed as a visitor to our meetings to see what our club can offer you. To visit us, or to find out more about Stafford Probus, phone our Secretary on 0419 917 019 or visit our website at https://www.probussouthpacific.org/microsites/ staffordcombined website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

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Discover You with the A-B-Cs of Family History Most of us know there is a wealth of information out there to help us identify our ancestors, whether they were convicts transported for stealing a handkerchief or free settlers voyaging to Australia looking for a better life, whether they came from England or Scotland, Germany or Italy, China or colonial India. But how to access all that information?

How to follow a lead through research? Where to start? Just how can you discover YOU? Here are a few tips – as easy as A-B-C: A is for Archives – the Qld

State Archives at Runcorn has a huge range of documents to investigate. Search your family name online at https:// www.qld.gov.au/recreation/ arts/heritage/archives/searchthe-records I found maps for the land allocated to my Danish 2xgreat-grandfather & the 1883 Clermont inquest into the death of my Irish 3xgreat-grandmother, after she wandered off in the bush & died exposure & exhaustion. I even discovered the records of my grandfather, aged 2, being admitted to an orphanage in Rockhampton in 1910 because his father, a bullock driver was away from home for long periods & unable to care for the children.

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B is for BDM (Births, Deaths & Marriages) – I think Qld’s Registry of BDM is the most user friendly of all our states & territories. BDM is free to search online at https://www.familyhistory. bdm.qld.gov.au/ C is for Census – These records provide a snapshot of our ancestors on Census day - where they lived, their occupations, places of birth, who else was in their household.

D is for DNA – there are a number of companies providing DNA kits with results in varying degrees of complexity & these tools are providing family history enthusiasts with valuable insights into their ancestors & rewarding links to others who wish to share their ancestry.

The family of one of my ancestors, convicted to Life

at the Old Bailey, London, in 1813 & transported to NSW in 1815 remained stubbornly unknown until DNA testing of his 4x great-grandson linked convict John Primrose to another family entirely.

So John’s father was not a Primrose but a Heriot - one mystery solved & another revealed!

Additional extremely useful letters to use in your family history research are Q-F-H & S: our very own Queensland Family History Society.

You are invited to our Family History Open Day on Saturday 21 August, 10am3pm.

Call in to QFHS’s home at 58 Bellvue Ave, Gaythorne, to learn how we can assist you to ‘Discover You with A-B-C-D-Ease’.

We had to cancel our July meeting due to you-know-what, but that didn’t stop us from venturing out a week later to enjoy Christmas in July at the Montville resort Secrets on the Lake.

Braving the Chinese virus and wearing our masks with pride we filled our chartered bus and motored out to the beautiful lake Baroon for a sumptuous Christmas lunch, some animated conversation with our friends and maybe a glass or two of something to help things along.

In August, and we are optimistic that we will be able to have our August meeting as scheduled on Thursday 5th, our speaker will be Georgina Holloway of Communify Aged Care Service. This is a speaker and a topic that is very relevant to our not-so-young demographic.

We have ambitious plans for the rest of the year, including bookings for High Tea at Parliament House; St John’s Cathedral Tour, or St Stephen’s; XXXX Brewery Lunch plus tastes of beer; a tour of Macarthur Chambers. We aim to get about a bit!

That’s in addition to more guest speakers, outings, dineouts, and small social events. More information at https:// www.probussouthpacific.org/microsites/thegapc/ If you are interested in joining Probus, or just giving it a try, we would welcome your enquiry. Just call our Membership Officer Rhoda on 0409 484 219. Places are available – no waiting list – and we’d love to put you on the mailing list and include you in the clubbishness!

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Arana VIEW Club September Meeting Arana VIEW Club’s next meeting is on Wednesday 1st September, the first day of Spring. What better way to celebrate spring than with a fashion parade of spring fashions

by Michelle of Michelle K Boutique and Gifts. We meet at the Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade Keperra, 10.30 for 11.00am start. Cost is $30.00 and includes a 2-course lunch with tea and coffee.

At a recent meeting we were given an insight on the difficulties West Papuans face by Amatus Akouboo Douw, assisted by local Glen Gilliard. Life can be challenging in many parts of the world. We are lucky to live in Australia.

Several of our ladies toured Old Government House in the city and there are planned outings to Government House in Paddington, the Roma Street Parklands and a bus trip to explore Ipswich in the coming months.

Please contact Carol by noon on Monday 30th August if attending. We welcomed new members again this month and would love to see more ladies coming to enjoy our company.

Arana VIEW Club Members, Margaret, Sandra with Amatus and Glen

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Strong Member participation at Ithaca Probus Club A very brief general meeting before a 21st birthday lunch at the Paddo Tavern in June attracted most current members of Ithaca Probus Club. Accounts of club origins and early club history brought back memories for the few foundation members still in the club, then everyone enjoyed the conviviality of a very tasty lunch. Later in the month members again enjoyed the social interaction of a lunch at The Gap Tavern.

The July general meeting was cancelled as a precaution with the COVID 19 threat raised at the time.

Routine activities resumed with the July dine-out - a lunch at Litse Lounge, Keperra, always a popular outing.

All activities are on again in August starting with the general meeting with guest speaker and tasty morning tea.

Then more great social interaction with a bus trip to the Lockyer Valley to visit a sheep cheesery, followed by lunch in Gatton.

Under consideration for the months ahead are a visit to the Summerland camel farm, and a boat cruise to the Gold Coast with a visit to the new art gallery, then a bus trip back to Brisbane.

The guest speaker program provides a varied range of talks, and the cards group and the poetry group are each holding monthly meetings in members’ homes.

We are delighted to be welcoming new members in coming months. Our monthly newsletters continue keeping members connected. New members are always most welcome at our meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Red Hill Community Sports Club in Fulcher Road, Red Hill, and on any of our outings.

If you would like to give us a try, please phone either of our Club Membership Officers Sue Vivian on 0413 544 202 or Janelle Rhodes on 0412 628 646.

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Catholic Bushwalkers Join the Catholic Bushwalkers in all varieties of walks – city, local bush, mountains, rainforest, and creeks. Some areas are seasonal depending on the weather and time of year.

The Club also programmes “beginner’s walks” to let visitors find out if they like walking distances – a bit more than the morning fitness walk around the block. For the beginners, we try to stay near the city. For more information ring Greg on Ph: 3351 4092.

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Australia is home to a wonderful array of orchids. There are over 100 different genera and 1700 species that are found no-where else in the world.

Most of these plants are ground living, depending on a relationship with various fungi (mycorrhizae) for their survival.

Many are small and obscure whilst others have spectacular floral displays.

Art in Bark Workshops Art in Bark will be open at City Hall for workshops Monday 2nd and 9th August from 9am - 11am in the basement. Providing there are no lockdowns or masks.

Skylarkers at Inala Workshops every Thursday 29th July – Thursday 5th – 26th August 9am –11.30 am.

Nundah Apostolic Church Hall, Saturday 14th July 9.30am Monthly Meeting first, and workshop afterwards.

Brisbane Ekka Show 7th-15th August, it will be so good to display bark pictures there at Fine Arts Pavillion.

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Whilst most species produce nectar to attract insect, such as bees, others take on the shape, for example a wasp, and produce pheromones (sex hormones) to lure their targeted pollinators.

Swamp orchids (Phaius tankervilleae var. australis) are our largest ground orchids. They grow from a partly buried, bulb-like structure that produces several long, tapering dark green leaves with a finely pleated appearance. In spring a 1.5m long flower stalk emerges, bearing up to 16 highly perfumed flowers, each of which is up to 15 cm in diameter.

While the outsides are white, the inner surface of the outer petal-like sepals range in colour from cinnamon-brown to brick-red on the inside and may have yellow veins. Similar petals and a large, central tongue, or labellum, surrounds the reproductive structures. The latter tends to be bright maroon on the inside.

After pollination, the ovary develops into a large, three-chambered pod that contains fine white seeds.

Swamp orchids are sporadically distributed between Coffs Harbour and Fraser Island with isolated populations in Byfield National Park and northeast

Queensland. They grow naturally in swampy grasslands and paperbark forests in coastal regions. Although they need soils that are constantly damp, they cannot withstand long periods of flooding and as a consequence most have an underlying sand layer which allows drainage. They are found in both deep shade and full sun.

This is an endangered species due primarily to habitat loss (for example drainage of swampy areas for housing etc and invasive weeds such as lantana) and illegal collection of plants. They are a plant that is easily grown in cultivation in semi-shade and whose flowers will give immense pleasure.

Brisbane Festival 2021 Picabeen Hosting FREE Creative Workshops Picabeen is excited to be a part of Brisbane festival in 2021. Picabeen will be hosting Free Creative Workshops for LGBTQI+ seniors and allies.

We are very excited to have these workshops so that you can find your inner creative!

Seniors from the LGBTQI+ community are invited to engage in creative workshops that lead to the inaugural Little Miss Lifetime pageant.

Workshops in headwear and costume design, stories and movement, culminate in the pageant as part of Brisbane Festival’s Street Serenades: At Our Place performance.

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Participation is free, bookings are essential.

Dates and times: Wednesdays 4, 18 & 25 August & 1 September 2pm-4pm Thursdays 5, 19 & 26 August & 2 September 2pm-4pm Our Street Serenade performance is scheduled for the 3rd September 4pm in Picabeen park. All are welcome!

For bookings and enquiries please contact the Picabeen Community Centre.

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SOWN acts to protect The Gap Rainforest

Save Our Waterways Now (SOWN) recently endorsed the Enoggera Catchment Plan which includes a priority action to protect The Gap Rainforest.

SOWN President John Abbott said residents of The Gap know we live in a special environment with lush, natural vegetation along our creeks.

“Few realise just how special or unique some of this vegetation is,” he said.

The narrow corridor of trees along Enoggera Creek between Enoggera Dam and Walton Bridge Reserve contains many remnant rainforest plants and has been classified by the Queensland Herbarium as an ‘Endangered’ Regional Ecosystem (RE 12.3.16).

SOWN has seven bushcare groups working in this section of the creek.

“We will be exploring how these groups can work together and better utilise their resources,” John said.

The signature tree species found in this section of Enoggera Creek is the Weeping Lilly Pilly Waterhousea floribunda.

Other rainforest trees commonly found include Black Bean Castanospermun australe, Hoop Pines Araucaria cunninghamii, Kamalas Mallotus species and sandpaper and strangler figs Ficus species.

“Recent catchment planning by SOWN has highlighted the importance and threats to this remnant rainforest and the need to protect and maintain it,” John said.

Major threats to The Gap rainforest include clearing and encroachment of urban uses into the creek corridor, growth of weed trees such as

The Gap Garden Club - Established 1963

The July General meeting of The Gap Garden Club was on 27th of the month.

We are very happy we have now been able to accept new members into our club.

Anyone interested in joining should contact us through our details below.

Unfortunately our last Field Trip to The Queensland Garden Expo at Nambour had to be cancelled due to COVID 19 restrictions. For our next trip on Tuesday, 10th August we’re visiting Ken Scott’s private property at Beerwah. After lunch in Beerwah township we go to Steve Flood’s private nursery, Sunshine Tropical Ferns in the Mooloolah Valley.

Our Garden Clinic for August will be held at a member’s garden in Ferny

Hills described as a shade garden. At these outings we enjoy visiting many different gardens and discussing options and exchanging ideas.

Our library has a lovely collection of books on gardening topics and subscriptions to gardening m a g a z i n e s e g Tr o p i c a l Gardener, ABC Gardening Australia and ABC Organic Gardening.

We are getting organised early for a trip next year to the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. At our July meeting organisers sought names of members who are interested in doing this trip in 2022.

It will be a two night stay and three days of visiting local, rural and prize winning gardens.

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Weeping Lilly Pilly in The Gap rainforest at Walton Bridge Reserve. PHOTO: Anne Jones

Chinese Elm and Camphor Laurel, which are expensive to remove and proliferation of weed vines such as Cat’s Claw and Madeira Vine, which smother and kill mature trees.

Partnering with Brisbane City Council is also an important part of the plan.

Council supports

bushcare groups through its Habitat Brisbane program and undertakes activities such as removing large weed trees, as recently happened behind the high school.

If you want to become i n v o l v e d i n S O W N ’s activities, please visit o u r w e b s i t e a t w w w. saveourwaterwaysnow.com. au.

QCGC called for nominations for their Biennial Awards at our July meeting.

Phil Adams is our speaker for August on Botanic Gardens History.

At our August meeting we will be finalizing plans for "A Spring Affair" in September 2021.

Our Garden Club meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Rivercity Church, 59 Settlement Rd, The Gap. Our August meeting is on Tuesday, 24th August.

For further information One of the examples of The Gap Garden Club's floral about our club visit our website arrangement demonstration www.thegapgardenclub.org. au “ My way of expressing my love for the earth and my hope for the future is to garden. The values that are important to me, the way of being in the world that feels right, and glimpses of the beauty and mystery of what it means to be alive, are nurtured when I connect with the earth beneath my feet. Gardening is an accessible, hopeful and incredibly powerful act.“ Georgina Reid The Western Echo August 2021 Page 29

Newmarket Bocce Club

Submitted by Mario De Marco, Secretary Newmarket Bocce Club 0403 257 325 I have mentioned in previous articles that sponsors are great for all clubs. Not only is there an interest from the general community to keep the sporting body alive but it is also a fantastic way to raise those necessary funds for the future of sport.

Newmarket Bocce is no different and the club is thankful to members Vittorio & Lucy Alberti for sponsoring a recent Masks not worn during photo shoot!

Sponsors Lucy & Vittorio Alberti with President Tony Giacoboni

competition. On the 4 July we had a competition at the club. We had 22 players and we played triples. Well we were 2 players short so we made 6 x 3 teams and 2 x 2 teams, with the 2 x 2 teams playing with 3 bocce balls each.

So we had two groups A & B and the way it works is that after 3 games the winning team of group A plays the winner of group B for first and second placing and so on for all 8 positions. Yes it is competitive but we also have some fun along the way. The club put on a morning tea after the first game and a scrumptious lunch that was enjoyed by all. Throw in a raffle and coffee and cake and some speeches and you have the making of a great day and this is what competitions should be like.

Come along and play a ball or two and I am sure you will enjoy.

Yours in bocce.

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Meetings held at Red Hill

It’s almost August and our Probus activities are in full swing. If you are retired and you have Wednesdays free, then this could be for you. It’s a happy club and we welcome new members. We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at

Members Shirley, Eric, Les, Bev F, Bev A, Anne N, Keith, Brenda, Anne W, John, Margaret, Pam, Merv, Jeanette, Gail, Bev L and Barbara during a Sunday lunch

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10am at the Red Hill Community Sports Centre. There is good parking and COVID safe requirements are observed. If you like the sound of it and would like to come to a meeting, please contact Judith on 3353 1234.

The walking group met at New Farm Park this month. Our route took us along some beautiful streets and then onto the boardwalk to the Sydney St Ferry Terminal. We took the City cat from there to Riverside, then back to Howard Smith Wharves for morning tea. It was a lovely clear Brisbane morning to be out and about, but I must say we were grateful for our parkas!

Our Sunday lunch group meets monthly at a range of local venues and always get a good rollup. The attached photo was taken at the Alderley Arms.

Our Book group continues to meet at the Ashgrove Library on the first Wednesday of the month. One of the librarians shortlists a group of possible titles at the start of each year and we usually choose what we will read from that list. This results in us reading a more varied range of books than we would generally select for ourselves.

We are celebrating “Christmas in July” for this month’s activity. Margaret has arranged a coach to the boardwalk Tavern, Hope Island where we’ll enjoy Christmas fare, while Nancy is providing raffle and Lucky Door prizes. Our thanks to them both for their hard work.

August activities include a BBQ and a coach trip to Toowoomba for the “Carnival of Flowers”.

Please contact Judith for any questions about membership on 3353 1234. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

Brisbane Tramway Museum A Plug for E.V. Day - 22 August 2021 News and views from a Tramway Muse - David Fryer

When John Atkinson drove the first electric tram in Brisbane in July 1897, little did he know that he was kickstarting a whole new revolution in public transportation for Queenslanders.

Unfortunately, the revolution was slow to catch on, it still is, and Queensland certainly wasn’t the first state to introduce EV’s despite his claim to the crown in a newspaper interview some time later. That honour went to Melbourne in 1889.

Of course, other countries flicked the EV switch much earlier. The world’s first electric tram appeared near Saint Petersburg, Russia, in 1875, and Berlin delivered a similar system in 1881.

In the same year that Queensland heralded the first electric tram, London boasted a fleet of electric taxi cabs. And we shouldn’t forget that an electric car was also the first road vehicle to exceed 100 km/h just two years later, in 1899.

Anyway, that’s enough of the history lesson, now back to the future.

The Brisbane Tramway Museum will hold a special EV Day in honour of Queensland’s first electric trolley bus, a Hope-bodied Sunbeam, Old Number-One. The platinum-silver people parcel is celebrating her Platinum Birthday (her 70th) this year and we’re going to make it a day to remember.

When: Sunday 22 August, from 12.30 pm to 7.30 pm.

Where: The Brisbane Tramway Museum, Ferny Grove.

You can ride historic trams from the museum’s own collection and vintage buses from the Queensland Omnibus and Coach Society. The latest BCC electric buses will be on show and you can also check out an electric truck. But there’s more.....

A Cavalcade of Electric Vehicles of all types: scooters, bikes, mobility vehicles, golf carts, forklifts and of course, electric cars.

And if that’s not enough, you can watch a tram-pulling competition with teams from local gyms flexing their muscles.

The Australian Red Cross Lifeblood need to double the amount of appointments booked before Christmas, to ensure the nation’s healthy blood supply keeps flowing. They'd especially love to see people with O type blood book in a donation soon.

One in three Aussies will need blood products at some point in their lives, so donating is very important.

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There will also be a sausage sizzle, freshly ground coffee, and cold drinks / ice creams. Bridge FM Radio Station will broadcast the event live and Cr Ryan Murphy, Chair of the BCC Transport committee, will represent the Lord Mayor.

So, if you haven’t seen the light, or even if you have, make sure you add this thumping event to your must-do calendar.

You can even bring your own EV, or whatever gizmo that turns people on.

The Brisbane Tramway Museum is proudly sponsored by the Brisbane City Council.

CHESS T'MINIT With Covid-19 restrictions now being relaxed, physical tournament and social play at The Gap Chess Club has recommenced with Covidsafe play rules in place. Game night starts 7.30 pm on Friday nights at Room B6, The Gap State High School. The club has a web page, https://www. thegapchessclub.org.au/ with updates on club play, local chess news and puzzles. July has not seen the club opening due to local Covid-19 restrictions. Three of the 7 rounds in the Stuart Wilson (hour) tournament have been completed, with 5 players on 2 points in a congested leaderboard. Following the delayed completion of the hour tournament in August there will be some rapid play tournaments.

This month’s problem is a fascinating endgame study.

White to play and win with a cunning 2nd move. Solution to last month’s puzzle 1. Qa7 is the surprising move, as 1…

Rxa7 2 Rxc8+ Qd8 3. Rxd8 Kxd8 4. Nxf7+ and 5. Nxh8 wins a lot of material.

Solution 1. Rh8+ Kg1 is the obvious 1st move, but 2. Rh1+ Kxh1 leads to a wonderful position where black can do nothing about the discovered check on the next move.

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