The Western Echo march 2017

The

Western Echo

March 2017 ISSN 1327-676X

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

Local Students Compete for Youth of the Year Title

Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club are hosting the first stage of the 2017 Youth of the Year for local school students. Pictured above is Lion Angela Roberts, Youth of the Year Coordinator; Keeley Brettell and Clare Ryan who attend Mount St Michael’s College; Lilli Corrias and Anton McQueen who attend The Gap State High School; John Muirhead who attends Marist College Ashgrove and Lion Allan Turner, Chairman of the Youth of the Year committee. (Absent: Marist College student Oliver Perkin)

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ADVERTISER’S DIRECTORY AUTO AIR CONDITIONING

LAWYERS

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Hollingworth & Spencer Phone: 3123 5700 pg 14

George’s Barber Shop Phone: 3366 7435 pg 19

Bernard Evens Remedial & Sports Phone: 3366 9997 pg 16

Wyatt’s BP The Gap Phone: 3300 2077

BARBER

BEAUTY Blooms Beauty Salon Phone: 3300 1555 pg 10

Intune Beauty Therapy Phone: 3300 9710 p g 17

CLUBS/GROUPS Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Phone: 0466 650 048 pg 23

Taylor Range Country Club Phone:3366 1560 pg 12

COMMUNITY NOTICE

MASSAGE

MEDICAL CENTRE Keperra Family Practice Phone: 3351 0323 pg 32

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

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

MUSIC TUITION

Department of Defence Enoggera 14 May 6:30-8pm pg 14

The Gap Piano Studio Phone: 3166 8353 pg 25

DENTIST

NATUROPATHY

Ferny Hills Dental Phone: 3351 2731 pg 18

DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE Communify Phone: 3510 2707

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Keperra Day & Night Chemmart Phone: 3351 7600 pg 32

PHARMACY Blooms The Chemist The Gap Phone: 3300 1555 pg 10

GUITAR TUITION

Keperra Day & Night Chemmart Phone: 3351 7600 pg 32

Rob’s Guitar School Phone: 3289 8020 pg 25

PHYSIOTHERAPY

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

GANBANYOKU THERAPY The Healing Stone Phone: 3501 0335 pg 21

HAIR DESIGN DHS Hair Shack Phone: 3300 4200

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HANDYMAN Specialized Handyman Services Phone:0419 437 470 pg 27

IRONING Mobile Ironing Service Phone: 0416 157 201 pg 16

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

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

PODIATRIST Allsports Podiatry P h o n e : 3 3 0 0 6 0 11 p g 1 9

POLICE-NON URGENT POLICE LINK Phone:

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POLITICAL/GOVERNMENT Kate Jones Phone: 3366 6000 pg 5 & 7 Jane Prentice, MP Phone: 3378 1599 pg 6

Cr. Steven Toomey Phone: 3407 1900

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PRINTER CARTRIDGES Cartridge World Ashgrove Phone: 3366 5111 pg 20

PSYCHOLOGIST Proactive Coaching.net Phone: 0411 036 297 pg 16 Young Minds Network Phone: 3357 0074 pg 8

REAL ESTATE Harcourts Inner West P h o n e : 3 5 11 0 6 6 6 p g 11

STUDENT HOMESTAY

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

UQ Homestay Phone: 3346 6737 pg 22

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

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED

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

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

Ashgrove Meals on Wheels 524 Waterworks Road

Ph 3366 4299

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TYRE & MECHANICAL Wyatt’s BP The Gap Phone: 3300 2077 pg 13

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

VOLUNTEERS Meals on Wheels Phone: 3366

4299

WANTED TO BUY Rags n’ Bones Collectibles Phone: 0403 907 926 pg 16 WEDDING/FORMAL Strictly Formal Suit Hire Phone: 3876 2007 pg 9

WEIGHT LOSS Winning with Food Phone: 0403 085 640 pg 17 You can now read The Western Echo ONLINE - click on the links on either our website www.westernecho.com.au OR our facebook page

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Club Final - Youth of the Year Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club The Ashgrove – The Gap Lions Club held their Club Final of the Youth of the Year at the Ashgrove Golf Club on Tuesday 28th February 2017.

There were two students each from The Gap State High School, Marist Brothers College & Mt St Michaels College who participated in this Youth Program which has been in existence for over 50 Years. Lilli Corrias, the youngest to compete as she is in Year 11 and Anton McQueen attend The Gap State High School; John Muirhead and Oliver Perkin attend Marist College Ashgrove and Clare Ryan and Keeley Brettell attend Mount Saint Michael’s College.

The aims of the Quest are to foster, encourage and develop leadership qualities of our Youth, in conjunction with other leadership qualities, at an age when they are about to enter the fields of higher education or employment The six students individually attended an interview with a panel of three judges on Saturday 25th February where they were assessed on Leadership, Sporting & Cultural Achievements, Citizen & Community Involvement, Academic Achievements & General Knowledge.

On Tuesday 28th February at the Club Final, each student

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Free admission website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

was asked two impromptu questions where they had to present on the subject for two minutes. After this they then gave a presentation of their choice for a period of five minutes. Both these categories were judged again by the same judging panel who then decided on a Public Speaking winner & an Overall Winner based on the interview and the presentations. At the time of printing this issue of The Western Echo the Club Final had not as yet taken place so the winner/s will be

publicised in the April issue of The Western Echo.

The overall winner will then proceed to the Zone Final at the Golden Valley Keperra Lions Den, Dinterra Avenue at Ferny Hills on Sunday 5th March.

The winner will then proceed to the Regional Final, then the District Final, then the State Final and finally the National Final, which will be held in Hobart in May 2017 at the Lions Multiple Disrict Convention.

Inside the March Issue...

Arana VIEW Club...........................................................23 Ashgrove Historical Society................................................17 Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club..........................................3 and 23 Ashgrove/The Gap Men’s Shed...............................................28 Balaangala Community Group.....................................................29 CCIQNWB ...............................................................................10 Chess T’Minit.......................................................................28 Enoggera Historical Society..............................................16 Federal Update - Jane Prentice........................................6 Mitchelton Garden Club....................................................27 Mitchelton Probus Club......................................................16 National Servicemen’s Association of Aust. (Qld Branch)........14 Paten Park Native Nursery (PPNN).............................................26 PowerTalk Brisbane Central....................................................20 Principal’s Points....................................................24 & 25 Qld Council of Garden Clubs.............................................3 Qld. Family History Society.............................................31 Reflections..........................................................................30 Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap...................................12 Shed Happens for Men at The Gap/Ashgrove......................29 SOWN (Save Our Waterways Now)...........................................26 State Update - Kate Jones - Member for Ashgrove......................5 The Gap Garden Club............................................................27 The Gap Historical Society...............................................14 The Gap RSL Sub Branch....................................................9 The Rev - Chris Perona..................................................18 Voices of Birralee............................................................20 Ward Happenings Cr Steven Toomey..................................4 World’s Greatest Shave...........................................................................19 The Western Echo March 2017 Page 3

Ward Happenings with Councillor Steven Toomey Cr Toomey can be contacted at The Gap Ward Office on Phone: 3407 1900 Waterworks Road Upgrade As part of Lord Mayor Graham Quirk’s commitment to reducing congestion in Ashgrove Central, I am pleased to advise council’s major investment in local infrastructure will commence in March 2017.

This $9.5 million, fully council funded project will reduce congestion, improve safety and access for all road users. Investigations will

Waterworks Road at Stewart Road, Ashgrove

involve Council identifying utility services, recording geometric survey data,

Student Leaders Investiture – with Ms Amanda Cooper Deputy Principal (left), Hilder Road 2017 School Captains and Mr John Collins, Principal (right), and Cr S Toomey (at back)

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and pedestrian counts and movements through the area.

The survey area on Waterworks Road will be between Trout Street and Betheden Terrace.

The data from this survey will help to inform and refine design options for this project.

Some night work is required to maximise safety for motorists and surveyors and to minimise traffic disruptions.

Survey investigation at night will be undertaken between 8pm and 5am when traffic volumes are lowest.

The project includes proposed upgrades at the intersection of Waterworks Road at Ashgrove Avenue and at Stewart Road. The project scope will be developed during the design phase and expected to include, upgraded intersections, additional turning lanes, road resurfacing

and line marking, road widening, bus stop relocation and review of parking.

The project is programmed to be completed by 2020.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please call me at my office.

Student Leader Investitures 2017 The beginning of the new school year is marked by the induction of the new school leaders. I have had the pleasure of attending some of these ceremonies within the ward.

It is a privilege and honour to be elected as a school leader and to represent your school in this leadership role.

Congratulations and my best wishes to the elected students of 2017.

website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

State Update

Kate Jones MP

Member for Ashgrove

Free vision tests for all local preppies Prep students in our local community are among the first in Queensland to get their free vision checks as part of the Palaszczuk Government’s new Primary School Nurse Health Program.

It was great to join Nurse Shelley as she took some of our Hilder Road State School preppies through their tests recently. Prep students at Payne Road State School have also had their check-ups already.

Next in our local area is Enoggera State School who will have their testing done in April. Feel free to have a chat to your school about when the nurses will be visiting for vision checks.

Once the program is fully rolled out, every prep student in Queensland will receive a free vision test provided by a fully trained, registered nurse.

Applications open to help our kids stay SunSmart Applications have just opened for the Queensland Government and Cancer Council Queensland 2017 SunSmart Shade Creation Initiative. This is a great opportunity for schools, childcare centres, sporting and community clubs to get a shade structure at half the price. I’d love to see local groups putting their hand up for a slice of the funding.

We’re so lucky in our local community to have such a great outdoor lifestyle but that means we have to be vigilant about sun exposure, especially for our kids. It’s a real worry, Queensland has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world, with almost half of all childhood melanoma cases in Australia diagnosed in Queensland over the last 10 years.

The Government has put in $870,000 over three years to support schools, childcare centres, sports and community clubs to get sun safe.

These grants of up to $2,000 for portable shade structures and up to $5,000 for permanent structures are a great step in the right direction.

Applications can be made at cancerqld.org.au/ cancer-prevention/understanding-risk/beingsunsmart/sunsmart-shade-initiative-2017/ and close at 5pm on 10 March. If you need a hand with your application, don’t hesitate to get in touch with my office.

Thanks to Nurse Shelley, Taylor was one of the first preps at Hilder Road State School to have her vision screened

New ways to stay up to date I’ve recently launched my new website and a fortnightly e-newsletter to help keep everyone informed about what is going on in our local area.

There has been a great response so far and it is a pleasure to be able to promote local community groups and clubs through a new Community News section in the newsletter. If your local club or organisation is looking for volunteers or donations, new members or just to provide a reminder about an upcoming event, please let me know so I can help with promotion.

To see what’s new online, subscribe for the e-newsletter or submit a notice for Community News, go to www.katejones.com.au

At least it was the Year 12s that were taller than me this time

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

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Federal Update Food Lab Launch I was delighted to launch a new and exciting TV series that promotes the important link between science and food.

‘Food Lab by Ben Milbourne’ is a 13 part series (3pm Saturdays on Channel 10), co-produced by the University of Queensland, which explores the importance of science around us. Foodlab is believed to be the first series of its kind in Australia and demonstrates different scientific aspects and principles in a fun and entertaining way – through cooking!

Ben Milbourne was a MasterChef finalist and is now a TV Chef and entrepreneur.

A former high school teacher, his goal is to raise awareness with young people about the STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) fields through the sciences in everyday life.

The series also profiles U Q ’s g r o u n d - b r e a k i n g researchers and comes with an online series, aligned

with the high school science curriculum. This really is an innovative way to look at education and entice our next generation of scientists.

New Australian Hearing Centre Australian Hearing began delivering services to Australian veterans suffering hearing loss in 1947. Now, 70 years later they have more than half a million clients and 560 centres throughout Australia.

I was delighted to Officially Open their new Australian Hearing office on Blackwood Street in Mitchelton recently.

The Centre has more than 360 clients, and further prides itself on assisting eligible people from culturally diverse backgrounds and Indigenous Australians. It is a great addition to what is becoming a bustling service hub.

Phoenix Netball Court Opening I was delighted to attend the Grand Opening of the Phoenix Netball courts at

from Jane Prentice MP Federal Member for Ryan

Ferny Grove in February.

Phoenix Netball Club was the proud recipient of a Federal Government Stronger Communities Programme grant last year. This grant of $20,000 was used for the lighting of these new courts which will extend the time the facilities can be used.

The Stronger Communities Programme supports local volunteer organisations with small infrastructure projects.

These projects can include clubhouse upgrades, lighting fixtures or new sporting facilities. Grants between $5,000 and $20,000 are available on a dollar-for-dollar match basis.

The new Courts are an asset to our local area and show the value of these grants in creating spaces that are of benefit to the whole community.

Coffee Mornings I enjoyed hosting three ‘coffee catch-ups’ last month around the electorate- they are a great way to meet residents

and discuss their ideas for our community and the issues that matter most to them.

I will be hosting more coffee mornings this month – keep an eye on my Facebook page and for signs at your favourite cafes to find out where. I hope to see you out and about for a coffee and a chat!

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

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

Can we help?

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

Sign Up for Jane’s e-news!

Chatting to local residents at my ‘coffee catch-up’ at Banneton Bakery, Ashgrove

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Proposed Renaming of Ashgrove Electorate As many of you would have heard, the Electoral Commission of Queensland announced substantial proposed changes to the Ashgrove electorate as part of the recent redistribution.

I was saddened to see areas that have been in the Ashgrove electorate for many years including Enoggera, Alderley, Newmarket, Gaythorne and even a section of the Ashgrove suburb moved into the new Ferny Grove electorate.

The new electorate of Cooper includes The Gap, most of Ashgrove, Red Hill, Paddington, Milton and substantial parts of Kelvin Grove.

Given the changes, the Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) has determined that the electorate required a name change as there is a small area of Ashgrove no longer in the proprosed electorate.

I would like to hear your thoughts on the proposed new name of ‘Cooper’.

The ECQ has proposed to name the electorate after Lilian Cooper, Brisbane’s first female doctor. When she passed away, Ms Cooper bequeathed a parcel land at Kangaroo Point for the Mt Olivet Hospital of the Sisters of Charity, part of which was called ‘the Lilian Cooper Nursing Home’.

However I also know that the name Cooper has strong local connections to Coopers Camp Road and the history of the Enoggera Reservoir.

I understand “Cooper” was the surname of the foreman working on the construction of the reservoir.

I’m keen to hear your thoughts about the redistribution and proposed name change. For more information, please visit www. katejones.com.au/cooper.

website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

We have until 5pm on 27 March 2017 to lodge submissions with ECQ. If you would like to make a submission to the Electoral Commission about these new boundaries, please visit www.boundaries.ecq. qld.gov.au/have-your-say/ make-a-submission before 5pm Monday, 27 March 2017.

Once the new boundaries have been finalised in mid-June,

they will take affect from the next State Election.

In the meantime, I will continue to work hard for our community and I look forward to representing all of my new electorate.

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

Kate Jones State Member for Ashgrove

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New Aldi Development at The Gap Village Shopping Centre Commences

The plans for the building and development of new shops in Glen Affric Street will include an Aldi Supermarket

Health & Development Network

Psychology for Adults and Adolescents

CAN WE HELP YOUR CHILD? The Young Minds clinic at The Gap offers a comprehensive allied health service for young minds of all ages.

Our team of registered psychologists, an occupational therapist and a speech language pathologist can deliver a range of assessment and individual or group therapy services to help your child reach their full potential.

Clients see us for a number of reasons: • developmental concerns • school readiness concerns • speech and language issues • literacy and other learning difficulties • behavioural difficulties including Autism Spectrum Disorders and ADHD • psychological assessments (cognitive, intelligence, personality, and behavioural) • counselling and support

Phone: 3857 0074 email: enquiries@youngmindsnetwork.com

The Gap Clinic Level 1, The Gap Village Shopping Centre, 1000 Waterworks Road, The Gap

Stafford Clinic The Allied Health Specialist Centre 7 Clifford Street, Stafford

www.youngmindsnetwork.com

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Local residents have been awaiting the commencement of building works at The Gap Village Shopping Centre which herald the long-awaiting and much discussed building of a new Aldi supermarket.

In August 2015 plans were submitted to Council and were approved in December of that year. Then in July 2016 amendments to the plan were lodged and it wasn’t until January 2017 that final permission was granted for the development to go ahead.

Years of planning and negotiations have finally come to fruition as the development goes ahead in the former open air parking areas accessed via Glen Affric Street, The Gap. Centre Management wish to advise residents and shoppers - as well as those parents who use the car park/s to access The Gap Football Club playing fields on practice and match days that the Glen Affrick St Car parks are now closed. Shoppers are encouraged to use the Multi level car park (situated on The Gap High School side of the Centre) which has over 440 car parks.

In order to provide reasonable access by all shoppers to the shopping centre at the corner of Glen Affric Street and Waterworks Road (the site of the former Gap Markets) the front (Waterworks Road -Brumby’s; Blooms; Walton Bridge Medical Centre) and side car park (Glen Affric Street - from BWS to D’arcy’s Real Estate) will become one hour customer parking.

The development presents no disturbance to the main shopping centre or the car parks within the centre.

Shoppers and diners will note that refurbishment is taking place in some of the specialty shops. Fancy That was completed late last year, Discover Travel and Cruise and South Family Jeweller are now open after their refurb and Gap Hair Design is open late February to reveal a bright new look.

OPSM will be shortly relocating to the former shop occupied

by Kodak Express, while the current OPSM location will eventually become the mall to the new Aldi extension.

The redevelopment is expected to take approximately nine months. Aldi will then fit out their tenancy and at this stage Aldi The Gap is scheduled to open in February 2018.

Once the Aldi building has been completed there will be over 90 customer parking spaces underneath Aldi with a ramp and a lift to the centre.

There has been much speculation and concern that the Glen Affric Street intersection with Waterworks Road would have another set of traffic lights. According to the plans that is not the case as there will be a driveway - linking between the rear of the “Markets” building and the rear of the Bargain City area of the Village - connecting the new section with the main entry at the existing traffic lights The development is being conducted by builders ADCO Constructions and Thomson Adsett are the architects.

The full plans are available to view online by visiting the BCC website - https://pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au/MasterPlan/ and click on Application Enquiry, fill in the address (17 Glen Affric Street, The Gap and/or 970 & 992 Waterworks Road,The Gap) and scroll down to ‘Documents’ to access the plans and amendments which are lodged with Brisbane City Council.

Centre Management hopes there will be as little inconvenience to shoppers and visitors to the centre as possible. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

The Gap Sub-Branch RSL

The Sub-branch congratulates The Gap Football Club and its Committee on the opening of the refurbished deck and entry foyer and acknowledges the contribution of Hon. Kate Jones and Cr. Steve Toomey to the local community.

The next meeting for members of the Sub-branch is at 4.30pm on Friday 10th March 2017, it is intended that there be a presentation of medals to the family of Robert Chapman an airman shot down over Holland during WWII. The Korean Government has issued the ‘Korean Peace Ambassadors medal’, Community members with relatives who served in the Korean Conflict should contact the Sub-branch for details on the eligibility for this award.

The Sub-branch has formed a Citizen’s Auxiliary, membership is open to persons who share the ideals of the RSL, service in the Armed Forces is not a requirement for membership. Please contact us if you wish to join other likeminded supporters of the RSL in supporting our work in the community.

Research into Veterans who settled in The Gap after WWI is progressing and we have applied for the issue of ‘Community Link’ badges for another group of Veterans to be represented in the Memorial Contingent during this year’s Anzac Day Ceremony. Over the next twelve months we will be researching veterans

of WWII and later conflicts to recognise those that are not amongst us any longer.

Your RSL is available to help those families and members of the Community who have a connection to the defence of Australia and who are in need of assistance of any kind. But more than that, the RSL is working to remind people of all ages and from all countries and walks of life that we are here because of what our forebears have done for us. They have stood up and been counted, they left home, some not to return while others did. Many have or had family who worked at home in ways which may not have been heroic but were no less vital a contribution to the way we live in Australia today.

We also thank Cr Steven Toomey for his support of ANZAC Day activities this year, the grant from the Lord Mayor’s Suburban Initiative Fund will cover much of the cost of seating and audio equipment required for the commemorative activities. We are excited with the Brisbane City Council outline plan to improve the memorial area within Walton Bridge Park.

We w o r k e d w i t h C r Toomey to have input into the redesign of the area around the memorial those who have attended the ANZAC Day or Remembrance Day ceremonies over the past few years you would know that they are growing in size, that the community senses a growth in the recognition of

our brave men and women in the Services and Maritime Navy and in the traditions they upheld and continue to uphold in the present day.

The plan does not impinge on the amount of area available within the Walton Bridge Park, rather it modifies what is available to increase the area available for those services in particular and to improve the area in general. These changes are scheduled to begin after ANZAC Day 2017 and be completed in time for ANZAC

Day 2018. More details will be available as the council finalizes the plan and releases them to the community.

The Sub-branch appreciates the assistance of management of The Gap Village Shopping Centre for making space available for our sale of memorabilia again this year.

We can be contacted by email at: gap_rsl@bigpond. com or by writing to The Gap RSL, PO Box 122, THE GAP QLD 4061, messages may also be left on our office phone: 3300 9439.

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Blooms Beauty Salon Chamber News

Blooms The Gap Beauty Therapist Lesa

Providing all treatments, including: • facials • waxing • manicures • pedicures • Now Offering • Open 7Microdermabrasion days a week

Beauty Salon Open Tuesday 8.30am to 8pmto Saturday

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Ph: 3300 1555 Fax: 3300 9020

The Paddington Centre

NWBCC at The Gap Farmers’ Markets The NWBCC is starting 2017 off with a bang and has a great offer for all new and existing members. We are giving you the chance to be our feature business at The Gap Farmer’s Markets.

This is an added bonus for our existing and new members, where you have the opportunity to be in front of hundreds of potential customers. Karen Reid from Reid Real Estate, a residential property management and property sales company is our feature business this month, as well as a member of the chamber. Karen took advantage of the Gap Farmers’ Markets opportunity on what was a busy day at the farmers markets. See www.reidrealestate.com.au for more on Karen and her business.

For more information on how to be a part of this member offer, as well as our upcoming events, see our website: www. northwestbrisbanechamber.org.au, or our Facebook page: www. facebook.com/NWBCC Upcoming Events Wednesday 15 March 2017– Meet and Mingle – All welcome!

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.

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

Hairdressing and podiatry by appointment.

Where every older person is treasured.

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Thanking Carmen Briggs for 10 years of Community Service!

We were thrilled to have the opportunity to present Carmen Briggs with a token of our gratitude for her tireless community work over the past ten years.

Carmen has spent more than a decade providing support to our local community groups and schools and is widely recognized for her continuing assistance to the members of our community through her volunteer positions as a Justice of the Peace, and as a Communify Champion Foundation Member.

Carmen is a successful business woman in her own right, as well as being a busy Mum, but still somehow finds time to personally meets more than 40 local residents each month to assist them with preparing and witnessing their Enduring Power of Attorney documents, Wills, Speeding Fines, Affidavits, Affirmations and Statutory declarations. All of Carmen’s time in this role is voluntary and she undertakes it with enthusiasm, care and empathy for those she is assisting.

She is also highly focused on community based projects and promoting the welfare of others. This is clear with the work she supports within Communify with the areas such as homelessness, refugee support and women’s shelters.

“People like Carmen are very special, and we are lucky to have her as a member of our great community. On behalf of

the residents of our community we express our appreciation of her time and dedication over the past 10 years as our local Justice of The Peace.” said Hon Kate Jones, State Member for Ashgrove, on presenting Carmen with her Community Service Award.

Carmen actively encourages everyone to get involved and experience the enjoyment that our local suburbs offer. “I believe that helping your neighbours, helps the whole community. We are part of such a busy world and I think it is unfortunately easy for people to slip through the gaps, I just try to do whatever I can to help lift and support everyone I can in the community – whether it is through my professional life as a Real Estate agent helping people find their next home, or in my community work helping with very important issues such a homelessness or domestic violence.”

On a professional note, Carmen is the Principal of Harcourts Solutions Inner West and works tirelessly to find families their dream home. She orientates these families with the local area and introduces them to schools, community groups and services, and ensures they know she is always there to help with anything they may need.

If you are looking for a Justice of The Peace please call Carmen on 0418 742 511 to make an appointment.

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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Carmen Briggs

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M 0418 742 511 P 07 3511 0666 3/996 Waterworks Road, The Gap innerwest@harcourts.com.au

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Due to the Ta y l o r R a n g e Country Club (TRCC) having recently reached the end of its financial y e a r, s e v e r a l memberships have now been made available.

Make a splash in the 25-metre pool

“This is a great opportunity for some local families to join the club where previously a waiting list has been in operation” explained club manager Michael Wilson.

“These memberships will not last long before we reach our capacity once more”, added Ideal for birthday parties and BBQs Michael.

TRCC facilities include 3 swimming pools, 2 tennis courts, 4 glass-backed squash courts, function hall, halfbasketball court and numerous gas BBQ areas for club members and their guests to enjoy.

This is the ideal time of year to join a club that offers you and your family healthy outdoor leisure opportunities, in a safe relaxed environment. Don’t miss out - contact the club today!

Encourages a healthy family lifestyle

Opportunities for social and competitive squash

Membership is strictly limited by Club Articles.

Contact Club Manager Michael Wilson for details today.

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The Gap State High School Interact Members pictured are L to R in the photo below are Treasurer Caitlin Davidson; President Therese Fulloon; Vice-President Amee Lu and Secretary Caleb Hodgkinson, with Colin Jenkins, GSHS Teacher Mrs Mc Mullen and Rotary President John Donaldson

The Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap sponsors a number of developmental programs for young people. Many of these programs are conducted in liaison with schools and feature in full school assemblies, while some programs are conducted independently.

For example, Club members act as mentors to school Interact clubs, (think Junior Rotary), while supervising teachers attend District Interact Conferences. The club sponsors two local Interact Clubs at The Gap State High School (GSHS) and Mt St Michaels College. Interact clubs raise their own funds, which they then donate to the charity of their choice.

Other programs offered aim to improve young peoples’ life skills, such as the Rotary Junior Community Awards, an exciting and innovative Rotary sponsored program developed for Year 6, Primary School students, which asks students to concentrate on four main aspects of community life – Community Service – Personal Skills – Physical Recreation and Social Experience.

The Club also sponsors an education bursary (REAP) Rotary Education Assistance Program, in the music program of the GSHS. RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards), is sponsored independently of schools, but still promotes learning by seeking to train young adults aged 18-26 in character, leadership, personal development, and good citizenship. The RYLA camp will be held on the Sunshine Coast from 6-12 May. Our Club is currently seeking applications.

RYPEN, Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment, is a similar program aimed at young people aged 14 to 17 to help develop personal skills and build confidence and self-esteem. This year the RYPEN camp will be held Luther Heights, Coolum from 11th to 13th August.

The Club also promotes interest and learning in the field of science by sponsoring students to attend the Science Experience (TSE) and National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) The Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap will continue to promote a wide spectrum of programs that can offer opportunities to young people through regular contact and excellent relationships with schools and school principals, and through structured Rotary International programs for youth, that seek to improve the life skills of young people in our community. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

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In 2013 the JHC assessed that comprehensive upgrades to the existing facility at Gallipoli Barracks would best meet current and future needs. Existing services will be relocated within the Enoggera Health Centre during construction, minimising impact.

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The Gap Historical Society Inc. Established 2000 The guest speaker at the next Gap Historical Society meeting at 2pm on 25 March will be Michelle Saftich, author of the book “Port of No Return”.

The book is the story of her grandfather’s escape from Italy during World War II at the time when his homeland was heavily under the influence of Nazi Germany and his eventual settlement in Australia.

Visitors are always welcome on these occasions.

Copies of the following publications by the Society may be obtained by phoning Richard on 3300 1425: “Maria’s Story” - a post-war story of a migrant who settled in The Gap “The Gap Willing War Workers” - about the women from The Gap and their WWII efforts “Elita Theatre” - a memory of the late Doug Best “Recipes of Yesteryear” - tried and true recipes handed down through familes of Gap residents “Reflections - Memories of The Gap” Books I, II and III stories about settlers, organisations, clubs and groups, people and places of The Gap For all enquiries, membership, talks, hall hire or information please contact Secretary Fran on 3300 1755.

National Servicemen’s Association of Australia (Queensland) Inc

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Our Commercial team has expertise in:

• Advice on business structuring • Partnership and shareholders agreements • Commercial & Retail Shop Leases • Setting up companies and trusts • Sale and purchase of businesses and commercial premises • SMSF Borrowing • Franchising Contact Adam Robinson or Georgina Vlahos

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Meetings of Brisbane North West branch of NSAA (Qld) Inc are held at Gaythorne RSL on the third Sunday of each month commencing 10.15hours. The next meeting will be held on 19 March. Visitors and new members are welcome. After the meeting take the opportunity to lunch in the pleasant surrounds of the RSL bistro bar. Please note that owing to the third Sunday in April being Easter Sunday, that month’s meeting will be held on 9 April.

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

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

Kitty Crisis What was thought to be a virtually eradicated viral disease has caused the death of more than 50 cats in Sydney alone in recent months, as well as in regional areas of New South Wales and in Melbourne.

The symptoms of Feline Panleucopaenia Virus (more commonly known as Feline Enteritis) are fever, lethargy and loss of appetite, followed by vomiting and diarrhoea. It is an exceptionally rapid and severe infection, cats can die suddenly without exhibiting any warning signs, and may simply be found dead by their owners who might assume that they have been hit by a car.

Most veterinarians working today would have never seen a case of this disease, which is caused by a parvovirus, which is a tiny packet of nastiness that survives on the ground for over a year, and is resistant to most commonly used disinfectants. It probably survives in feral cat populations in a small number of cats, and occasionally spills over into the domestic population. The timing of the current outbreak is particularly dangerous as summer is when there are a larger number of kittens, who are most susceptible to the disease Please note, there is no risk for humans as the disease cannot be passed on to them.

Research by Professor Barrs and her colleagues at Sydney University indicates that current vaccines should be effective. “The current outbreak seems to be caused by a lack of mass vaccination, especially in shelter-housed cats,” she said. “When less than 70 per cent of the population is vaccinated, there is a perfect storm for the emergence of a disease epidemic. The current outbreak is a timely reminder that maintaining immunity in populations of animals where effective vaccines are available is essential.”

Known as “herd immunity” there is a statistical point at which the number of protected individuals will lead to the eventual control or demise of a contagious disease epidemic, and this phenomenon does not discriminate between humans, cats, cattle ,etc or any other species.

Please have your cats and dogs regularly vaccinated especially when they are young, these are diseases that largely don’t respond to treatment.

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The Probus Club of Mitchelton Inc. We conduced our Enjoyable Retirement EXPO on the 22nd February. It was a successful event, with 18 displays setting up at our venue, The Gaythorne Bowls Club including Retirement Villages, Travel, Medical Alarms, Pharmacy, Home Assistance, Hearing, the latest in Vision, beautiful plants, jams, preserves, hand crafts, St Johns Ambulance, plus other interesting displays.

The stall holders were happy with the turnout and on leaving said “See you next year”!! We exhausted ourselves putting this one on so we will have to have a whole new Committee if they want to do it again!! Still, I guess it is always easier second time around.

Our Guest Speaker for February is Michael Beatty, and as this is being penned prior to his engagement, I cannot give a report but believe it will be a very interesting delivery as he has spent some time in India which is what I think he will share with us.

I am sure he will also give us an update on what is happening in the RSPCA. March is always our AGM so there will be no Guest Speaker at this meeting. Our big venture last year was to celebrate 25 years on The Probus Club of Mitchelton, but there will not be a repeat performance this year!!!

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

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The society is situated in Enoggera Memorial Hall on the corner of Wardell and Trundle Streets (refidex 139 A10), entry via Trundle Street. Our research facility and photographic collection is open every Thursday from 9.30am until 1pm. Visits at any other time can be arranged, using contact details below. Visitors, either as individuals or in small groups are very welcome as are new members.

By car, the hall is approachable by way of either Glenalva Terrace or Pratt Street; the facility is wheelchair friendly. Council bus routes 350 390 598 and 599 stop nearby and Enoggera station on Ferny Grove line is just a short walk in the direction of Samford Road. To arrange a visit, to become a member or to purchase our publications, phone Dave on 3366 3191 or email edhs.secretary@gmail.com Throughout the year we will continue to commemorate the centenary of World War I. All are welcome to take part in our Anzac Day afternoon service and wreath laying commencing 1.30pm on 25 April; whereby we will acknowledge the 1917 battles at Passchaendale and Beersheba. Anyone with family connections to those events is welcome to attend the service and share their story.

On Sunday March 26 the society will hold its AGM and will be open to visitors. Doors will open at 1.30pm. On Sunday July 15 we will hold our annual open day at the hall as a showcase to momentous events in war and peace that have shaped our world in 150 years from 1867 to 2017. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

Ashgrove Historical Society Inc.

The Ashgrove Historical Society meets each first Saturday of the month between 10am and 12 noon in the Meeting Room of the Ashgrove Library, Amarina Avenue. The topic for Saturday, April 1st is Women at War presented by Peter Dunn.

Peter is well-known for his research and interest in Australia’s and Queensland’s role in World War 11 and his generosity in sharing his knowledge.

Initially reluctant to include women in military service the Australian Government had finally to concede their entry in the face of insufficient male recruits.

However, many of us may be unaware of the varied roles, occupations and locations of those women who contributed so much to the war effort.

The presentation promises to be both informative and fascinating. Visitors are most welcome. Please bring with you too any stories, photos or memorabilia from the Photo from Australian War period. Morning tea follows Memorial in: Robert Nelson, the presentation.

Frank Margan, Peter Breen, Stuart Reid, David Evans. A Information about future pictorial history of Australians presentations is found in at War (New South Wales, ‘What’s On’ in the Library Dee Wye West: Paul Hamlyn, Website and on the information 1973), p,216. board at the entrance in the Ashgrove Library.

Have you purchased your copy of Lost Ashgrove yet?

Numbers of copies are dwindling as sales at the stall outside of Woolworths on Friday 17 February were strong. Anyone interested in purchasing a copy may ring the Secretary, Julie Moorhouse on 3366 4621. Copies are $25 each. We welcome any comments and additions to the information provided with each photo.

Archival material is stored at the Ashgrove Bowling Club and in a filing cabinet in the Ashgrove Library. The material in the library is particularly relevant to community information, for example, schools, businesses, churches and a collection of personal memoirs. Anyone interested in accessing the material in the Library may contact Mary de Jabrun to arrange a time.

Telephone 3366 4662.

The Society’s website is: ashgrovehistoricalsociety.org

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Psalm 23 part 2: I shall not worry - green pastures and still waters www.revcar.wordpress.com

As a husband and father of four children I struggle not to worry. A lot of effort goes into providing a roof over our heads and food on the table, while being there for them, sharing in their lives and carrying something of their burdens. It’s hard not to have an anxious mind. The first line of Psalm 23 says “The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want.” David, the author, is expressing his trust that God will provide for him.

In the next line he speaks of God making him to lie down in green pastures and leading him to still waters. It is a beautiful image of sheep so full, contented and safe that they lie down in green grass beside still waters. These sheep want for nothing and therefore are not worried. “I

shall not want” means I shall not worry.

Jesus doesn’t want you to worry. He promises to look after you, to provide what you need so that you will not be in want (Luke 12:22-34).

He says that life is more than food and clothing. He says that crows have no way of storing food and that God provides for them every day.

This means that Jesus Christ is saying that he has the power and the inclination to look after your daily needs. When I look back on my life I can see how Jesus has provided for me, guided me and protected me.

How job opportunities both opened and closed at the right time. How missing out on rental applications resulted in finding a place best suited to

our needs. There are too many cares in my life for me to carry them alone. I’m glad that the Lord is my shepherd because it means I shall not want/worry. the Rev (Chris Perona) renewing @me.com

— Communify — FREE Community Event @ Newmarket

Communify and Brisbane City Council invite you to a free community event - the Newmarket Bowls Club has generously donated its beautiful grounds and buildings to the people of Brisbane. To celebrate, we will be holding a community fun day in the grounds on Sunday 19 March from 1pm – 5pm.

Park Food Trucks will be there with a range of tempting treats. The bar will be open and our entertainment program has something for all the family (and the fur babies) to enjoy.

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Callaghans Losing their Locks for World’s Greatest Shave!

Come and see Andrew for the prevention of:

Morning Foot Pain Plantarfasciitis (Heel pain)

Corns/Ingrown Nails The Gap’s Callaghan family have joined thousands of other Australians in support of the Leukaemia Foundation’s annual fund raiser, the World’s Greatest Shave.

Ritchie Callaghan, well know in Gap cirles and participating with the help of The Gap State School, his wife Sharon and daughters Hayley (21) and Amy (19) - all three well known by many Gap shoppers as they all work at Coles The Gap, are getting it all off to raise money for the 2017 World’s Greatest Shave.

There have been a number of fund raisers already and as of 28 February the Callaghan Girls have raised over $2,500 and Ritchie just under $200.

The Callaghan Girls will Ritchie Callaghan not ‘in be losing their lovely locks uniform’ in this pic! (and there are lots of them!) at The Gap Village Shopping Centre at 12 noon on Saturday 18 March - make sure to be there on the day and cheer them on!

To support the Shave and the Callaghans visit www. worldsgreatestshave.com and click on ‘sponsor’ type in Ritchie in the ‘sponsor a shaver’ field, or click on ‘sponsor a whole team’ and type in The Callaghan Girls.

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Voices of Birralee holds its first ‘Voices from the Trenches’ concert

The Bardon-based Voices of Birralee will on Saturday 18 March hold its first Voices from the Trenches concert, as part of a threepart choral festival uniting the Brisbane, Toowoomba and wider communities in commemorating the First World War soldiers who served in The Somme, France.

The festival, with three concerts between March and July, is proudly supported by the Queensland Government, from which the non-profit choral organisation was a recipient of a Queensland Anzac Centenary grant.

The first concert, at Edmund Rice Performing Arts Centre, St Laurence’s College, will involve schools from across Brisbane including Ambrose Treacy College, Bardon State School, Graceville State School, Hillcrest Christian College, St Patrick’s College and Samford

State School, joining Voices of Birralee’s Birralee Singers, Birralee Blokes and Anzac Day Commemoration Choir.

Voices of Birralee Artistic Director and Founder Julie Christiansen OAM said the festival was extremely important to the organisation, while being a significant event for Queensland communities.

“Since our organisation was chosen in a nationwide bid by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to sing at the WW1 Centenary Commemorations on the Western Front from 2015 – 2019, we have developed a deeper connection to this time in our history.

“This commitment continues to be an incredible experience for our choristers as they discover the stories of the Anzacs who fell in the region, including the towns of Fromelles, Pozieres, Allonville, Villers-Bretonneux and Bullecourt,” she said.

“We want to share these stories during this festival, with concerts exploring the music of the time and modern compositions to highlight the sacrifices that were made; all in keeping the Anzac spirit alive.”

The second Voices from the Trenches concert will feature Voices of Birralee’s ensembles with Toowoomba schools on Sunday 28 May at Toowoomba’s Empire Theatre, with the final concert on Sunday 2 July, theming the finale of the 2017 Pemulwuy!

National Male Voice Festival at QPAC, Brisbane.

Tickets for the March 18 concert at St Laurence’s College are on sale via www. birralee.org, with the 28 May concert on sale via www. empiretheatre.com.au. Tickets for the third concert will be launched soon via QPAC. The community is encouraged to attend each concert and if they have a story to share regarding an ancestor who fought in WW1, they are invited to contact marketing@ birralee.org or call 07 3367 1001.

For more information about Voices of Birralee visit www.birralee.org.

The Gap/Ashgrove Branch NSA Who has seen the work being done around the Gold Coast

in preparation for the Commonwealth games?

The Gap/Ashgrove branch of NSA will be having a bus trip on 10th March to Mudgerabah. We will continue. On the Gold Coast to visit what is happening in preparation for the Commonwealth Games. We will stop for a brief look around Burleigh before lunch at the North Burleigh Surf Club. Don’t forget we meet at 9.30am on the third Tuesday at the Ashgrove Bowls Club. Our guest speaker for March will be Brian Herd from Carne Reidy & Herd If you’d like to come, just give me a ring on 0408 878 089.

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2107 is a very exciting year for POWERtalk Brisbane Central - for in April our club will celebrate 50 years since charter! The longevity of this club is testament to how many people have passed through our doors and discovered that this is a fun and friendly place to learn and grow confidence in speaking and leadership skills.

Club President, Mary Wong says the club is a supportive and nurturing environment like no other. “We have members who just 6 months ago were so terrified of speaking that they felt ill at the prospect of standing in front of a group, but are now delivering fabulous 8 minute speeches,” Mrs Wong said.

Club meetings take place on the first and third Tuesdays each month at Grange Library Meeting room, Evelyn St, Grange at 6.45 for 7pm.

If you’d like to beat the fear of speaking - or if you’d just like an avenue to stand and speak - you are welcome to visit the club as a guest at no charge for up to three meetings. For more information go to www.powertalkbrisbanecentral.org or phone Mary Wong on 0438624667. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

The Healing Stone: a fresh approach to women’s health and vitality

YOKU THERAPY The Healing Stone is a Japanese day spa specialising in ganbanyoku and massage.

Situated in the heart of Paddington we are the only Japanese style ganbanyoku day spa in Queensland.

About ganbanyoku: Ganbanyoku, in Japanese, means “bedrock bathing” without hot water. There are thousands of ganbanyoku in Japan where they are highly regarded for their therapeutic powers. Ganbanyoku rooms come in a huge variety of sizes, shapes and configurations but all share a common functional design. They all generate farinfrared (FIR) and negative ions. A little like an infrared sauna, yet gentler and more penetrating. At the end of a typical ganbanyoku session you will feel relaxed yet energised. Externally you will also notice a difference, your skin will glow, feeling smooth and rejuvenated. The summer

heat will seem less oppressive and you will be infused with an overall sense of wellbeing.

What it is: The ganbanyoku chamber is an enclosed, temperature controlled room like a sauna, but that is where the similarity ends. While warm, the chamber is not oppressively hot, with an ambient temperature of about 40C? and low humidity. Made from all natural materials, primarily lava rock and Himalayan rock salt, it is designed to leverage the natural therapeutic power of these core elements. The lava rock generates natural FIR and negative ions, while the Himalayan rock salt acts to enhance the quality of the experience. All you need to do is lie down and let nature do its work.

Why it works: At the core of our being is our circulatory system and metabolism.

Swelling (oedema), muscle pain, uncontrolled weight gain, skin problems, sensitivity to heat and cold, period pain, digestion and a host of other niggling ailments can be attributed to or are exacerbated by poor blood circulation and low metabolism. A ganbanyoku session works by tweaking the autonomic nervous system, improving circulation and raising your metabolic rate. The flow on effects are extraordinary, relief

of stress and muscle pain, accelerated healing, improved immunity, clearer skin and, when applied over time, significant weight loss.

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Massage is a commonly used complementary therapy to provide relaxation and relief from the painful symptoms of cancer. Research has demonstrated up to 70% of cancer patient use massage to improve their everyday life.

Why Oncology Massage?

For symptom management, research has shown Oncology Massage improves quality of life for people with a history or diagnosis of cancer. It reduces the side effects experienced from conventional treatment interventions for cancer, as well as the symptoms of the disease process itself.

Research (Cassileth and Vicker (2004)) has found that Light Touch Massage can bring about improvements in: – pain – fatigue – nausea – anxiety and depression Several other studies have shown the benefits of massage as a complementary therapy for patients diagnosed with cancer. Individuals who have had massages during cancer treatments have reported a

range of positive outcomes such as improvements in: – sleep – the health of the scar tissue – quality of life – mental clarity and alertness – the range of movement Is massage safe for people with cancer?

Massage has been proven to be safe for cancer and does not spread metastasise into the lymphatic system. It can safely be given to people at all stages of cancer as long as the therapist received the appropriate training. If you have any concerns, talk to your doctor or call Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20.

Our therapists have trained through Oncology Massage Training Australia, the only oncology massage accredited training in Australia.

And don’t hesitate to call our staff at Physiologix, upstairs at the Gap Health and Racquet club on (07) 3511 1112 for more information or email us from our website physiologix.com.au

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Come and Help Us Celebrate 100 Years Of Lions!

On Sunday 26th March from 2.00pm to 5.00pm we are Celebrating 100 Years of Lions at a special afternoon tea at 57 Carwoola Street Bardon. This event is supported with wonderful entertainment by way of a Piano Recital by Lucy Hyde and the terrific sound of Voices of Birralee See full details of the Event and how to obtain an entrance ticket to this very special event in this edition of the Western Echo. We hope the community will join us and we are offering tickets at $10 per adult for a very enjoyable and fun afternoon.

Ashgrove/The Gap Ashgrove The Gap LionsClub Club invites you to o Lions The annual Lions Youth of the Year program for this area Youth Of The Year

th 100 Birthday Bashyou to our invites youClub to ourinvites Ashgrove The Gap Lions th th 100 BIRTHDAY BASH 100 Birthday Bash Sunday 26th March

commenced on the 28rd February with participants representing local high schools competing. The standards are high and winners of the program will be published through the Echo shortly.

Leo Clubs

The local Leo Club established at the Gap State High School for students, and another for young adults known as the Omega Club in the Ashgrove /The Gap Areas are in their 3rd and 4th year of operations respectively. Membership continues to grow for both clubs with our local youth taking control of community activities and fund raising for good causes within the community.

New President Elected For 2017/18 Year

Sunday March 2-26th 5 pm th Sunday March from26 2-5pm 57 Carwoola St, 2- 5 pm Bardon 57 Carwoola Street, Bardon 57 Carwoola St, Bardon

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

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

Interested In Joining Lions?

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

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Lions Club & posted to PO Box 6 The Gap Q 4061 New members and guests are always welcome and the funds raised from our “cruise” will go towards the Smith Family’s Learning for Life program, supporting the education of disadvantaged Australian children.

Bookings: Contact Heather 3300 3733 by 4pm Monday 3rd April. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

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Hilder Road State School Congratulations to recent winners of special awards - Hilder Heroes: Aidan M, Abby H, Jonathan S, Ally W, Adison M and Hannah S; Acts of Kindness: Sarah S, Gemma C, Zac S, Harriet G, Sunday D, Sakura L, Sam N and Jayden T; Mathletics Gold Certificates: Adelaide C, Bridget C, Leonardo M, Samuel W, Michael C, Gabriel G and Will O. Our student leaders were inducted at a special assembly on 9th February. Thank you to Mrs Dinnis and our Chamber Strings, Year 12 guest speakers from The Gap SHS – Thomas Tait and Georgia McFadden, guest presenters Mr Steven Toomey (Councillor, The Gap Ward), Mr and Mrs Hilder (School Patrons), Mr Darren McGregor (Principal, The Gap SHS) and members of our Student Council Executive – Renee Townsend, Brodie Dimock, Jessica Welch and Joshua Quill. Congratulations to the following students on also gaining leadership positions this year: House Captains – Jasmyne H, Nadeem S, Laura A, Kurt R, Lucy E and Stephen W; House Vice Captains – Morgan K, Ryelin G, Adison M, Thomas M, Alexandra W and Ashton W; Band Captains – Cody M and Hannah S; Strings Captains – Sophia G and Clarissa L; Choir Captains – Arabella B and Magnolia C; Community/ Chaplaincy Captains – Katie A and Farley M; Environment Captains – Mikaela G, Carmen O and Amelia H; Technology Captains – Eszter P and Ryan H; Class Representatives – Jamieson L, Marty J, Rory M, Lauren R, Mason T, Shantese C, Madeleine C, Bailey S, Matthew J, Lilly S, Jayden T, Anna O, Moses P, Harry B, Gabrielle N, Taylor G, Callan M, Hannah B, Jay C and Sam N. In sport, congratulations to Adison M, Jaimee U and Dylan G who gained selection in

North West District Basketball teams.

Our Year 6 students and parents were involved in a ‘life skills’ development workshops on Monday, 6 February as part of a transitioning to high school program. A big thank you to Michael Jeh for conducting these highly engaging workshops. Year 5 students are eager to build their leadership capabilities and have taken up the challenge of doing community service around the school. They have been helping out in our Library, watering gardens and assisting at community events.

They are excellent role models within the school who look for opportunities to help others across the school community.

Recently, members of our Student Council Executive participated in a 2 day leadership camp with other student leaders across the district. The camp enabled all student leaders to build their leadership capabilities and prepare for the leadership roles they will carry out in their respective schools during the months ahead.

As we move into the second half of Term 1, we are looking forward to the start of interschool sport, our interhouse cross country carnival and parent/teacher interviews.

Best wishes, John Collins - Principal

Marist College Ashgrove On Tuesday 14 February Marist College Ashgrove held their Inaugural Mass and Senior Investiture. The College was privileged to have present Archbishop Mark Coleridge (Catholic Archbishop of Brisbane), Fr Pat Doran PP (St Michael’s Parish, Dorrington), Fr Joseph Nguyen ofm (St Therese of Little Flower, Kedron), (Fr Mario Debattista ofm (St Therese of Little Flower,Kedron), Fr John Worthington sm (Marist

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Fathers Herston), Fr Michael Carroll sm (Marist Fathers Herston), Rev Peter Brannelly PP (Jubilee Parish), Fr James O’Donoghue (Assistant PP Our Lady Help of Christians Church), Fr Chris Ketsore sm (Marist College Ashgrove Chaplain) and Fr Jim Hargrave sm preside over the Mass.

The senior class of 2017 were presented with their senior badges. It was a fantastic night and we were honoured to have so many Marist families and friends join the College for the Mass and to celebrate the seniors of 2017.

We wish the Year 12s all the best for their last school year.

Mr Peter McLoughlin Headmaster

Payne Road State School At Payne Road State School one of our core values is Celebration. We enjoy coming together as a community to celebrate learning and success. We celebrate diversity of ability, background and culture.

We show appreciation and acknowledge achievement.

For this reason we have a large leadership group for a small school who represent diverse aspects of our school.

In the last edition we celebrated the success of our School Captains and Vice Captains. I would like to also acknowledge and congratulate our other school leaders.

Congratulations to our House Captains, Teagan Devine, Finn Hughes, Samantha Wright, Heath Wright, Emma Nobay and Joel Browne. Well done to Music Captains, Ethan Von Einam and Misha Edwards, our Library Captain, Cooper Garrity, our Chaplaincy Captains, Sienna Cosh and Katelyn Morris and our Environment Captains, Hayley McCosker and Ethan Howard.

It is also great to have our Student Councillors, Olivia Brookes, Joshua Von Einam

and our Student Leaders, Lachlan Chadwick-Jones, Kaylan Lightfoot and Joshua Garcia-Pavy joining our student leadership team. A great bunch of kids who have already shown me in a few short weeks their enthusiasm for this responsibility.

Congratulations also to Anton McQueen, School Captain of The Gap State High School and former Payne Road State School student, and thank you for speaking to our leaders during our leadership investiture. All the Mount Coot-tha Cluster Principals were proud to see past students accepting student leadership positions at The Gap State High School leadership investiture. They are great role models for our schools and our community.

Final enrolment numbers are in and I would like to now officially welcome back to all of our 263 students and a special welcome to those new families who have joined us in 2017. It is great to see you all involved actively with your children in classes and for volunteering to support activities as part of our P & C Committee.

Stephen Rowe - Principal

The Gap State High School Enrolment has increased again this year making our school an extremely busy place. Our Year 7 students have settled in well and are enjoying the new routine of high school life.

In February there have already been two school camps, the Year 12 Leaders’ Retreat and the Music Camp with the Year 7s heading off to camp in early March and the Year 9s attending camp in the last week of term.

Students and staff enjoyed the annual Twilight Swimming Carnival, with a selection of our students going onto the District Swimming Carnival.

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Important Information Evenings have been held for the parents of our Year 7 students and Senior Students (Years 11 and 12) as well as excursions for Year 9 and 11 Drama, Year 11 Biology and Year 12 Legal Studies has made it an exceptionally busy start to the year.

At the beginning of each year our Year 12 Senior Leaders visit primary schools to participate in their Leaders’ Investiture ceremonies. At these ceremonies our leaders have spoken about their experiences of leadership, the responsibilities they have in their individual role and shared some words of wisdom. On Wednesday 22 February our student leaders participated in NWD Primary Cluster Leadership Camp for school captains from our primary feeder schools where the high school captains from each invited school organise a 20 minute team building/ initiative activity focussing on leadership and includes a question and answer time.

We are now accepting incatchment enrolments for Year 7 in 2018, if you are intending to enrol your child please contact our Enrolment Officer or download our school Enrolment Application are e from our website www. thegapshs.eq.edu.au.

Darren McGregor - Acting Principal

The Gap State School I would like to extend a welcome to all 556 students who started this week at The Gap State School. Along with our returning students we welcome 65 Prep students and 24 new students to our school.

I am incredibly proud of the calm and focused start to 2017 with all children settled and engaged in learning from

day one. Transition meetings which serve as handovers from one teacher to the next serve a vital role in ensuring teachers have a thorough understanding of their new pupils. These meetings took place during our Pupil Free Days.

Our school places a high priority on respectful relationships and all staff participated in Restorative Practices professional development. The presentation focused on strategies to connect before correct and the steps to follow for a restorative conversation.

Our first day included a welcome morning tea for parents and my thanks go to our school’s P&C who catered for this event.

Our 2016 swimming carnival. Winners include: Age Champions: 12 Years – Boys: Ben Reeves, Rohan Sweeney and Kaleb Collings.

12 Year – Girls: Lily Cooper, Lurina Woodthorpe and Sophie Boe. 11 Years – Boys: Jarrod Glutz, Kai Norton and Lachlan Colen.

11 Years – Girls: Esther McDade, Greta Condon and Jessica Kopittke.

10 Years – Boys: William Cumming, Louis Rogers and Corey Jopson.

10 Years – Girls: Charlotte McDade, Amber Norton and Chloe Edgar.

9 Years – Boys: Ethan Boult, Liam Winearls and William Kopittke.

9 Years – Girls: Beth Pullar, I’laria D’Amico and Tia Godkin.

The following students will represent our school at the North West District swimming trials on Thursday 9th February.

Jarrod Glutz, Lachlan Colen, Sam Hiley, Esther McDade, Mishla Hammet,

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Our investiture of our Student Leaders will be held in the Multi-Purpose Building on Thursday 9th March at 9:30am Our School Captains for 2017 are Daniel Casey and Chloe Edgar and our Vice Captains are Lachlan Colen and Aliya Nichols.

Some upcoming events in Term 1 include the ‘get to know your teacher’ evenings, Beginner’s Instrumental Music Camp, North West District swimming trails and the P&C Bush Dance.

I look forward to sharing and celebrating our successes each month.

Joanne Nicholls - Principal

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Free native plants for SOWN members Summer is the growing season and Save Our Waterways Now (SOWN) has lots of great native plants ready for planting right now.

save our waterways now If you are not a member of SOWN now is the time to think about joining and get planting.

You just need to show your membership card to take plants. If you are not a member you can join on the spot at the SOWN nursery or go to www. sown.com.au, click on the JOIN button and follow the instructions.

The nursery is the heart of SOWN’s activities. At the nursery, financial SOWN members can obtain free plants, native to the Enoggera Creek catchment, for planting in private gardens or revegetation sites.

The nursery is located at 57 Paten Road The Gap. Follow the road into Paten Park – the nursery is at the end of the track next to the Paten Park Native Nursery (formerly Greening Australia).

Opening hours are: Saturdays 9-11 am – volunteers are available to assist members to pick out native plants. There are also tools and other equipment available to borrow.

We d n e s d a y s 8 . 3 0 a m 12.30 pm – as well as being open for members to collect plants, on Wednesdays there are regular working sessions for propagation and plant maintenance. New Wednesday volunteers are always very welcome. Come around 9.00 am and ask for Lynn Swan.

The SOWN nursery is open all year round except for some public holidays and two weeks over the Christmas break. Specific opening times are listed on www.sown.com. au. Just click on the Events Calendar to check if the nursery is open.

Empty plant trays and pots (known as tubes) may be returned outside of nursery opening hours. Please leave them stacked neatly near the nursery entry gates just to the left of the SOWN shed.

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These volunteers, Tom Pugwell and John Perkins, are keen to give away plants to SOWN members. Photo: Anne Jones

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The Native Lily - Cunjevoi A walk along creek lines or through moist gullies in the rainforests of South-east Queensland will invariably lead the hiker to lovely dense clumps of cunjevoi (Alocasia brisbanensis). They are easy to identify with their large, heartshaped glossy green leaves up to a metre long extending from robust, fleshy stems arising from a tuber in the ground. In summer, they produce a highly perfumed yellow-green flower.

Fleshy red berries follow.

Readily grown in cultivation, this plant will convert a shady, moist but well- drained area in the garden into an oasis.

All parts of the plant are poisonous. They have numerous, microscopic crystals in the tissues that are highly irritant as well as a toxic alkaloid. This is an adaptation of the plant to prevent being eaten as the stems and tubers are high in starch. It is amazing that our indigenous peoples developed techniques to extract the toxic components to procure the starch. The tubers were soaked in water

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and then repeatedly baked. The stems, which are quite fibrous, were alternatively baked and pounded. The lengthy process required bears testament to their need for high quality carbohydrate in their diet.

The sap of the plant is reputed to be the antidote for the sting of the giant nettle tree. The evidence is more to the contrary since it is likely that the effect of the sap would be worse than that of the stings. Indigenous people did, however, pound the tubers to treat the stings of rays and snake and insect bites.

The warmed leaf was used to

relieve rheumatism, burns, boils and ulcerated sores. They also used the toxic properties of the plant as a fish poison.

As more and more native plants are investigated for medicinal properties, it may well be shown that certain chemicals in this attractive plant could be extracted that would be highly beneficial in the treatment of a variety of human ailments.

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. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

The Gap Garden Club Est. 1963 The Gap Garden Club members are looking forward to another busy year following garden pursuits and also looking forward to cooler weather.

During March, we will be busy with a clinic morning in a members’ garden giving advice about gardening problems.

Our monthly field trips commence again on Tuesday 14th March when our field trip Convenor will plan an interesting visit to the Giving Garden at Birkdale, followed by lunch in the Redlands area, and a visit to nurseries by coach - a great way to see some lovely gardens in Brisbane and surrounding districts.

Our annual meeting will be held on Tuesday 28th March at 9.30am at the Football Club, Glenaffric Street. The Floral Art competition theme will be ‘Tall and Elegant.’

Members are reminded to start potting plants for our stall in April at the QCGC April Affair being held on 8th and 9th at Mt Coot-tha Gardens auditorium.

Please contact Rae on 33004364 for further information- our website is:- www.thegapgardenclub.org.au

Mitchelton & Districts Garden Club Inc. On Thursday, 6th April, the Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club meets at the Enoggera Memorial Hall, corner of Wardell and Trundle Streets. Enoggera. A valuable member of the club, Ann Barton is the speaker, and she will be talking about Gardening Hints. Through her wealth of knowledge and expertise, she has a lot to share with those present and by following her hints, gardening expenses could be minimised, water usage reduced, and the life of household packaging extended instead of it going in the bin.

The season of Autumn has just begun - a time to revitalize vegetable gardens for winter crops. Avoid planting the same thing is the same spot, e.g. root vegetables such as beetroot, carrots, parsnips, turnips etc. should be planted where a leafy vegetable has been grown, and vice versa. If you prefer to raise your own seedlings for Spring flowers, don’t delay, as the plants should be in the garden by the end of April, and remember to water the plants in with a Seasol mixture. By placing the seedling punnets in clear plastic cake containers with lids, you’ll create a mini hot house atmosphere to retain moisture, thus encouraging germination and growth. Have you considered planting flowers, herbs and vegetables in the same garden bed? It makes an interesting combination and also can confuse garden pests.

March is the month to plant strawberry runners into a rich well-drained soil. Strawberries like an open sunny position.

Usually the parent plant is discarded. However it may be replanted if you don’t mind the smaller fruit it will produce.

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

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Ashgrove/The Gap Men’s Shed ATGMS resumed their bi-weekly meetings at the 98 Yoorala Street facility in the middle of January with a welcome Bar-b-Que. President Bob welcomed the members back after the Christmas break.

The Shed now has over eighty members engaged in a large number of social and physical activities covering a large number of diverse interests and tastes. The Shed is thriving with new members being welcomed at each monthly Committee Meeting.

As well as the large workshop area- unofficially known as the’bottom shed’ members enjoy the company of each other, chatting, playing cards and generally socializing in the’top shed’. The ‘bottom shed are on an ongoing free toy repair programme which they extend to all local community groups. They have also

supplied ‘clapping sticks’ for the education of young local children by the Balangala Community. We are an active and indeed proactive group in the local community As well, there are weekly organised walking and discussion groups,French boules(petanque) and tai chi.

Monthly activities include Shed Bar-b-Que, Tavern lunch and Book group.

Regular but not on a fixed roster, are guest speaker presentations. These come from members within the Shed , with the amazing diverse and interesting back grounds available to draw from,as well as speakers from the wider community. Add the occasional theatre outing, boat trip and the Nambour Garden Expo, and the year ahead looks pretty rosy!

The ATGMS hosted Clytie Binder as guest speaker on Tuesday 28th February.

Members got busy composting and worm farming which should see our gardens reap the benefit

Clytie is the Environmental a n d T h u r s d a y m o r n i n g Education Officer at BCC from 9am till noon. More and talked and educated us information is available on our about recycling garden waste web site. Google Ashgrove the into compost, and also the Gap Men’s Shed and follow important steps and procedures the links to find out more in successful worm farming. about us.

The local community were New members will feel the invited to participate as were very warm welcome always the wives of members for the extended by existing members. presentation and morning tea. T h e r e i s s o m e t h i n g f o r More news on this later. everyone. Get very involved with The Gap Chess Club Interested in being part of or just sit back and enjoy coffee, tea, and a chat with like The Gap Chess Club’s club’s website at: http://www. all this? minded people who will soon first tournament (Lightening thegapchessclub.org.au/ The Shed meets at 98 become your friends. speed) was played over two This month’s position Yoorala Street every Tuesday Fridays in February, with comes from a Queensland Blitz 11 players contesting in a championships game played double round robin format (20 between Brodie McClymont games for each player leading and Tyson Walker. White finds We wish to advise that distribution of the Western Echo can to a long evening’s play). a nice way to quickly win the Andrew Robinson won with game (always useful in these not be legally made to letterboxes displaying No Junk Mail, 18 points from his 20 games, rapid games) For a solution for Australia Post Only or Authorised Mail Only. with Joshua Morris on 15.5 this months and many previous For those residents who wish to collect a free copy, we have points and Martin Laizans on chess puzzles, visit http:// newstands located at: 15 points. In March the club’s www.thegapchessclub.org.au/ premier tournament, the Flood chess_problems/puzzle_index.

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Balaangala Community Group Hosted an Australia Day Discussion on 26 January

The 26th January means different things to different p e o p l e . F o r s o m e , i t ’s celebrating European arrival; for others it’s about celebrating the benefits of living in Australia and for some it’s just another public holiday.

But for a growing number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous people, the 26th January is not a day to celebrate, it’s a day to reflect and acknowledge what this day represents – the colonisation of First Nation people and the subsequent theft of land and attempts to destroy language and culture.

On the 26th January Balaangala Community Group hosted a discussion about Australia Day, what it represents and whether the date should be changed to one that is more inclusive.

About 60 people joined in the conversation and later raised a

banner that was painted on the 26th January, 2013.

While many of the participants agreed that we are extremely lucky to live in Australia, the 26th January is not the day to celebrate this.

Balaangala group member Michelle Peile said “How

can we celebrate a day that represents the beginning of dispossession, massacres and forced removal of children from families? For too long non-Indigenous people have had their heads buried in the sand, refusing to hear the truth about our history. It is only in acknowledging the past that

we can begin to heal and move forward as a nation.”

Balaangala Community group will continue to raise this and other important issues through a range of events, guest speakers etc. For more information about the group, email balaangalathegap@ gmail.com

Shed Happens Recommencing - 15 March Yes! Shed Happens for Men in The Gap/Ashgrove is due to recommence on the third Wednesday in March.

That is: 15th March 2017 commencing at 6.00pm Cost: $15.00 Where: The Gap Scout Den, Paten Road, The Gap Our guest speaker/ interviewee is John Pearn AO RFD, Professor Emeritus at the School of Medicine at the

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University of Queensland, Senior Paediatrician at the Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital, and formerly Surgeon General of Australia.

Also we have as speaker/ interviewee Don Argent.

Long-time The Gap Resident.

We hope you can all come along to this event.

Alan will be pleased that his legacy is about to recommence.

For more information contact Lionel Outen - Shed Happens for Men at The Gap/ Ashgrove Mob: 0417 786 542.

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Reflections...The Gap Quiz 2

by Richard Speechley As a wage earning teenager I was able to pay my way and attend His Majesty’s Theatre (later “Her”) in Queen Street with my mother and nearby neighbour, Mrs Marge Winstone and her Aunt Laura, to enjoy many great musical shows such as “The White Horse Inn”, “No, No Nanette”, “Gladys Moncreiff’s Farewell Concert”, “South Pacific” and many more.

I recall cousin Bill and I sometimes went to the theatre a couple of times a week if we liked a particular show.

Paying five shillings (5/- the equivalent of 50cents) to sit on the stairs up in the stalls and sometimes moved to vacant seats by an usherette I knew.

All of this was highlighted with attendance at Robert Helpman and Katherine Hepburn’s season of “The Merry Wives if Windsor” and the widely acclaimed “King Lear”. I recall the language having a great effect on a (then) girlfriend.

After small bit parts in “Red Riding Hood”, “Swan Lake” and “Coppelia”, it was in the mid-fifties I went along to attend rehearsals at a hall in Elizabeth Street, but a troupe known as the Amateur Dramatic, Vaudeville and Comedy Society – also known as ADVACS. The word Alderley had been changed to Amateur as it was there, in a local church hall, that Aileen Smith had formed the group in early 1950. My wife Pat was a member of the troupe prior to her long hospital and recovery time and had re-joined not too long before my joining.

ADVAC presented many concerts at institutions, schools, Life Saving Clubs and anyone seeking to raise funds for a cause. On Saturday 18th February 1956, after a show

at Boggo Road prison in the afternoon, following by one at Goodna Metal Institute in the evening, that Pat Bell and I committed to an engagement and our marriage on the 6th October in the same year.

We recently celebrated the milestone of our 60th wedding anniversary.

Our love of the theatre has remained strong and as our family grew to include three boys, we dressed them in their best outfits and all went along to appropriate shows such as “Jesus Christ Superstar” etc.

During their years at The Gap State High Schgool, Pat and I assisted with the make-up, provided some stage props and will never forget the body colouring needed when the school staged “The Kind and I”, with one son being stage-manager and another understudy in “Oliver”.

My wife and I also volunteered a half a day per week at the Queensland Performing Arts Complex – QPAC - for a number of years, preparing material for the centre, now great museum setup in the Tony Gould Gallery.

All the above brings me to my observation of the change in theatre culture and while it is great to see good crowds attending, it should be an uplifting experience for all.

What a joy to see a boy or girl well turned out, nice clothes, neat hair and sitting correctly as opposed to those wearing something out of the rag-bag and a pair of thongs or barefoot.

Looking along the row during a recent show what made a woman appear well dressed from the waist up and wearing a paid of light blue jeans with knees hacked out... yuk! A show down at a coast venue had one young woman in front of us, sit with her back

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...and an observation to the stage as she tried to chat up a young fellow in our row!

Why bother paying to attend?

A recent event at QPAC takes the prize though. A 30-ish male with a 25-ish female companion arrived to sit immediately in front of my wife and I, each clutching a large bottle of water and a large clear plastic cup. Placing her head on his shoulder he leant to whisper in her ear.

Then both leant forward to get a glass of water from the bottles they’d placed on the floor in front - this was to occur every 10 minutes throughout the show, with he sometimes applauding by clapping with his hands high above his head, still holding the cup. A few words and a poke in his back failed to stop this continuous movement of leaning together, then forward for water, clapping in the air. A woman sitting beside my wife suggested “poke them with your walking stick!” Returning after the interval with more large bottles of water, the routine lasted until the end of “Matilda”.

Who wrote the book on theatre etiquette?

I received many comments on last months Reflections Quiz from readers. The answers were as follows: Q1 Enoggera and Fish Creeks Q2 1858 Q3 Taylor Range Q4 1912 Q5 D’Aguilar Range Q6 Sir George D’Aguilar – a solider who served under Wellington who wrote the text book “Regulations and Punishments of the British Army” which form the basis of today’s rules.

Q7 1864 Q8 30 April 1900 Q9 Coopers Camp Road – Bardon – which was where

foreman Cooper camped his workers Q10 Turrbal people Q11 Hunting ground Q12 The Half Moon Hotel This month’s Quiz...

Q1 In what month was water from the Enoggera Dam first turned on in Queen Street?

Q2 Water was later connected to a fountain in the City Botanic Gardens – name the fountain.

Q3 In our original local language “Moggill” after which Moggill Road was named, means what?

Q4 Name at least two of the three land buyers at the district’s first Land Sale in 1858.

Q5 Falling into disrepair the Half Moon Hotel was destroyed by what in 1900?

Q6 Name the owner of the Hotel who lived on a Strawberry Farm in Greenlanes Road.

Q7 Name the building in which The Gap Historical Society meets.

Q8 Prior to being extended from Proctor’s Crossing to Waterworks Road following Soldier’s Settlement, what was the former name given to Settlement Road?

Q9 A large granite block, sourced from the Council Quarry in Bennett Road, was used to contruct what memorial situated in North Quay?

Q10 After quarrying finished there, what three usages did it have prior to the huge hole being filled and now forms part of the Ashgrove Golf Club?

Q11 Romea Street is named after the children of farmer’s Joseph and Mary Berry. Name the children.

Q12 In what year was the first estate land sale in The Gap “Berry Estate” Walton Bridge sale?

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National 4X4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo Returns To Brisbane

The National 4x4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo is returning to the Brisbane Showgrounds in 2017 from 31 March-2 April, featuring thousands of 4x4, fishing, boating, camping and outdoors products from the industry’s leading retailers.

The Show returns following an extremely successful year in both Brisbane and Melbourne during 2016, recently being named ‘Best Consumer Show over 10,000 m2’ in the Exhibition and Event Association of Australia’s (EEAA) 2016 Awards for Excellence.

As a Show that caters for the entire family, including the children, back by popular demand in 2017 will be favourite Show features such as the Campfire Cooking Stage, Outback Stage, ever-exciting Action Arena, dedicated Proving Ground and Fishing Stage. There will be something to keep all family members entertained throughout the three-day event.

Much-loved and respected special guests and industry experts returning to the National 4x4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo in 2017 include exAFL legend and host of The Great Australian Doorstep Peter ‘Spida’ Everitt, outback exploration guru Jase Andrews from All 4 Adventure, one of the most recognisable faces in Australian 4WDing John ‘Roothy’ Rooth, Paul Worsteling from TV’s iFish, Shaun and Graham from 4WD Action, and Rick, Jamie and Steve ‘Starlo’ Starling from The Off Road Adventure Show.

“We are so pleased to be bringing the National 4x4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo back to Brisbane again in 2017. Queenslanders just love the outdoors, and with so many options for outdoor recreation in this great state it’s a great thrill to bring it all together in one venue,” Event Director, Paul Mathers said.

“With more than 20,000 square metres dedicated to everything outdoors, if you love exploring Australia – whether its 4WDing, camping

or fishing – you will be absolutely in your element at this event. It’s the place to go to chat with industry experts, learn some new skills, find out about new products and services in the industry, as well as grab some great bargains in all categories of the Show.

“There is certainly something for every taste at the Show – whether it’s a big ticket item you are after, such as a boat, new camper, or a great price on a 4WD, or a more budget-friendly option

Queensland Family History Society: Fridays@QFHS On some Fridays of every month, the Queensland Family History Society holds mini-seminars on an aspect of family history research. These short and economical sessions highlight some of the lesser known aspects of research or showcase some of the facilities available at QFHS. We know that there is a wealth of family history information available on the internet, but learning how to sort through the data and understand it, is of critical importance.

On Friday 10 March 2017, our session will be Research in Victoria. This session looks at the tools and resources available for researching family history in the state of Victoria. See how much you can research without leaving sunny Queensland and the options available for research on a visit to Victoria.

Later in March, Dr Kerry Raymond will conduct a workshop titled Contribute to Wikipedia: what and how with a focus on family history. In this session you can learn what local and family history information can be added to Wikipedia, and learn how to add the information to Wikipedia. This is an hands-on computer course. This will take place on Friday 24 March.

Both sessions begin at 10.00 am and finish about 12.00 noon, and are held at the QFHS Library and Resource Centre at 58 Bellevue Avenue, Gaythorne. There is a small cost to attend and bookings are essential. Book online at www.qfhs.org.au/ events. You can also find information about QFHS on our website www.qfhs.org.au. For enquiries, contact the Secretary (email: secretary@qfhs.org.au).

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Tickets are now available to the National 4x4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo at the Brisbane Showgrounds, 31 March-2 April 2017.

To purchase tickets and for further information about the Show visit www.4x4show. com.au/BRI.

The Western Echo has 10 double passes to give away to our lucky readers.

Put your name, address and contact telephone number on the back of an envelope and send your entry to:National 4x4 Outdoors Show Competition, c/- The Western Echo, PO Box 270, The Gap Q 4061.

All entries received by 20 March will enter the draw and the first 10 entries drawn will each win a double pass to the Brisbane Show on 31 March - 2 April 2017

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