High Country News 14 May 2013 - Highfields Village

Vision for rural Australia

POLITICAL WILL IS VITAL One of Australia’s great visionaries, business leader and fund raiser Everald Compton, has highlighted economic rationalism as one of the factors that has forced a decline in Australian agriculture. But he was optimistic that the fortunes of rural areas could be revived, in view of the world’s increasing population, particularly in areas such as China, India and Indonesia, three countries which should help push the world’s population to nine billion by 2040. “All of these people will have to be fed,” Mr Compton said, during an address last Friday night at a community forum hosted by the Crows Nest Show Society. Mr Compton also touched on some of these issues when he opened the Crows Nest Show on Saturday. He said economic rationalism had been a disaster for Australian farming, even though Australia once survived solely from production from farming. “Primary industry was now doing it tougher than at any time in my lifetime,” he said, blaming the high Australian dollar among the reasons. Mr Compton said many farmers had too much debt, drawing attention to many beef producers in the Gulf Country whose equity was not sufficient to survive. He was critical of Australian financiers for not investing in Australian agriculture, quoting the sale of Cubbie Station to Chinese interests and the likely sale of Graincorp to USA interests because Australians were not prepared to invest. Mr Compton, who is among those planning to construct an inland railway system, said transport also cost too much, with the cost of getting primary product from the farm to port much more than from port to the overseas destination.

But even though one train, 2km long and double stacked, can replace 500 trucks, in 18 years, no politician has been prepared to develop a modern rail system. He said there were nation building projects to turn the black soil plains from Richmond and Hughenden south to Tambo and Windorah, into a food bowl for Asia, and there were simple ways of providing tropical water for these areas. “All we need is for politicians to make it happen,” Mr Compton said. He said Australia went through a period when the sale of farm commodities was regulated which helped farmers in various areas and with perishable products such as milk, to have their products marketed. While this system of “agrarian socialism” had to go, it was replaced with economic rationalism where every farmer had to compete for business. “Most farmers are not great marketers,” Mr Compton said. He referred to a coal mining community in England where he was commissioned to raise funds. The mine was losing $600,000 per year, but it paid all the workers, and kept the businesses in the town going. But Prime Minister Maggie Thatcher closed the mine, even though it would cost $1 million a year to keep the out-of-work people on welfare. “My definition of capitalism is that all people should have a chance,” Mr Compton said. “But there must be an essence of humanity because many people do not have the ability to earn a living under a survival of the fittest approach. Crows Nest Show Society president Athol Gossow with Everald Compton at the woodchop arena. - Miles Noller reporting

“You need some common sense and a sense of humanity in running the country,” Mr Compton said.

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Poh will enthral Hampton Festival visitors Nationally acclaimed television presenter Poh Ling Yeow will woo visitors to the Hampton Food and Arts Festival this Sunday, May 19, preparing an exciting menu featuring locally grown ingredients. Poh was runner-up on the first series of Ten’s MasterChef in 2009 and has since hosted two cooking programs on ABC1. Festival committee chair Kerri Seccombe said: “Poh has an infectious enthusiasm for food, but most people don’t realise that she’s also an accomplished artist, with 20 exhibitions under her belt,” Ms Seccombe said. “This makes her perfect for the Hampton festival. Not many people combine the two vocations with such skill.” Fresh produce from Hampton and surrounds will be for

sale during the festival. Poh will feature six local ingredients in three demonstrations. “Poh has put together a fascinating menu. “She’ll be using kale and persimmons which are in season at the moment and grown locally. Visitors will get a real kick out of what she has in store.” Visitors can brush up on their cooking skills with demonstrations from Toowoomba’s Sauce Kitchen, Meringandan butchers Hesslands, and local coffee vendor Two Moos. More than 60 market stalls, wineries and restaurants will round out the foodie offerings.

Melbourne based blues performer Shaun Kirk will headline the musical line-up, while the arts will again play a major role in the festival, with the Hampton Art Exhibition opening on Saturday at 7pm and again on Sunday. Artists in residence will showcase skills such as mosaics and wheelthrown pottery. Free buses will run from Toowoomba, Highfields and Crows Nest and off-street parking is available. Ms Seccombe is advising people use the free bus services and to consider travelling the scenic Esk-Hampton Road or the New England Highway to avoid the Toowoomba range. Visit www.hampton festival.com.

Beef crisis intensifies Beef producers are getting to the stage where cattle prices are below what it costs to truck their stock to the saleyards. The beef industry needs support and needs it now. This is an industry still reeling from the Federal Labor Government’s temporary live export ban in 2011. The beef industry has been left out to dry by this government. These cattle have been specifically bred for the live export market and the demise of the trade to Indonesia means these cattle are now forced on o the domestic market. Oversupply from the damaged live export market, coupled with drought destocking, means we are already witnessing a decline in beef prices across Australia. Problems are not limited to

beef producers but threaten to dismantle many families and country towns in this vast electorate. We now have producers who are totally income poor. This loss in revenue means a flow-on effect for the whole region. Town economies will grind to a halt as money from the pastoral industry dries up. Producers have contacted me worried about how they will pay their child’s boarding school fees or support their older children studying at university. If these kids miss out on education now, they could miss out for life. An additional measure which should be considered is a local government rate relief package for cattle producers in affected areas. Many are now opening the envelope of their local council

rate notice. We need to work towards a 50 per cent rebate until producers get back on their feet. There are many issues at play against the beef industry and they all need to be addressed now. - Bruce Scott, Member for Maranoa.

SMS 0409 890 081 Stop the cruelty to 266 dairy cows. A barn is not 5* luxury. 24 hr milking is abuse! Save our traditional Dairy Farmers. Very angry. P11. Sherry Church. Page 11 date 30 April I am very mad at what they are doing with the cows. It’s not natural. The cows need to be outside in the fresh air and be able to eat fresh grass. I would like to see this place shut down thanks. - Deb.

Reader welcomes bauxite no go What a beautiful headline! (HCN 7/5/13.) How seldom do you see a headline that makes you really happy? Let’s hope that the company, Australian Bauxite, stays well away from this area and that the rules are not changed. If you have seen what damage a bauxite mine and aluminium smelter can do to an environment you will be as pleased as I am,

at the front page of May 7, High Country News. Yes, jobs in that industry will not appear. Neither will the rape and fouling of the land and waterways. People will not have to survive the pollution and trauma associated with another mining activity on our doorstep. It is one thing I can thank Anna Bligh for. - Kathy Pollitt, Gowrie Junction.

Volunteers work with homeless yout May 13 to 19, National Volunteer Week, is a time to reflect on the work of, and thank, the individuals who commit their time and passion towards helping disadvantaged young people. I would like to voice my appreciation for the people who go unnoticed in our work but who contribute so much towards our kids. National Volunteer Week is the largest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism in Australia. These unsung heroes give up their time, donate their skills and make a commit-

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ment to the needs of the young people that we support every day. Volunteering is integral to each of our services and we would not be able to provide the programs we do without their assistance. Our volunteers, aged between 21 and 80, work beside our staff to provide the best quality of care for our young people and contribute to an estimated value of just under $2.9m to our organisation. - Fr Chris Riley, Chief Executive Officer, Youth Off The Streets Ltd.

Range roadworks should finish by June 30 The Department of Transport and Main Roads advises works the Warrego Highway on the Toowoomba Range will be ramped up to 24 hours a day, six days a week to provide two-lane operations on the up lanes while adjacent work continues. This is expected to be carried out by end of June, weather permitting. TMR has redesigned the 350-metre long rock protection wall on the left side of the westbound lanes near the top of the Range, using a slip-form methodology so it requires less space. Temporary widening will be required to provide room for two lanes and the work area for this wall. This wall will protect vehicles from rock falls and landslides, such as those experienced after the heavy storms and the devastating flood in 2011. A single lane will need to remain closed to enable work on the eastbound down lanes. The early works on the eastbound down lanes involve widening the existing carriageway in sections as a minor realignment, earthworks and treatments to make the slopes above the road surface safer, starting construction of a new section of road between the existing up and down lanes. This realignment will place both carriageways together from the mid-section known

TRAFFIC ON THE TOOWOOMBA RANGE Road works 24 hours, seven days as the “Saddle” up the range as far as the intersection with Stevenson Street. There will still be delays, but TMR has put in place a number of measures to ensure disruptions are kept to a minimum. These measures include: Tow trucks for heavy and light vehicles on the range from 6am to 8pm Monday to Friday so that breakdowns can be removed quickly to the nearest safe location. TMR has hired variable message signs to provide information for drivers approaching Too-

woomba from Goondiwindi, Ipswich, Dalby, Warwick, and Crows Nest. These VMS boards will provide drivers with advance warning of significant delays on the range. TMR has started using the Toowoomba Range SMS service again and has sent out messages recently advising of heavy congestion. The service can be accessed at www.toowoomba rangesms.com.au. Seymour Whyte Constructions is delivering the works on behalf

of TMR, following a competitive tender process and the award of a $38 million contract to carry out the works. These works are being delivered through Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements under which the Australian Government provides 75 per cent of the funding, with 25 per cent from the Queensland Government. For information on changed traffic conditions, visit www.131940. qld.gov. au or call 13 19 40.

Bypass is a State Govt priority: Seeney The local economies of towns and regions were significant contributors as the State Government sought to overcome debt and grow the economy, Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney told a Toowoomba audience last week. Mr Seeney, speaking at a Chamber of Commerce function, said the State Government has to help local governments and regions to grow the local economy which, in turn, would help the State economy to grow. “Our government was elected on a platform of economic growth and the Costello Commission of Audit saw the need to do this. “It’s about balancing austerity measures and managing for growth and over the next decade, it will not be as easy to do this, as in the past decade,” Mr Seeney said. He blamed planning processes for some of the problems. “Planning processes have been all about stopping things,” he said. DERM (the former department of energy and re-

ANZAC Day appreciation

More than 80 people rose in spontaneous applause when Molly Wilson gave the welcome address at the Murphy’s Creek Anzac Day ceremony. Next day, the Murphy’s Creek State School marked Anzac Day with a parade and afternoon tea. - Ken Ball photo.

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Member for Toowoomba North Trevor Watts, Denis Wagner from the Wagner Group, and Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney, at last week’s Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce function at which Mr Seeney was guest speaker. source management) was well known for its involvement in this. “But DERM is dead, and the philosophy behind DERM is well and truly gone,” Mr Seeney said, referring to a re-arrangement of government departments. Queensland now had a process to enable people to

pursue their goals and ambitions and the role of Government was to insure impacts of developments are managed, Mr Seeney said. He said the construction of the Toowoomba bypass was one of the top three infrastructure projects for the State Government. Mr Seeney, the Minister

for Infrastructure and Planning, said alternatives to charging a toll on the by-pass were being considered, and one option was for the State to make regular rental payments to the contractor. This was being considered in light of the financial failure of two Brisbane traffic tunnels.

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Pigs on show

Four little pigs at the Crows Nest Show were seemingly unperturbed by three little kids, chooks, goats, sheep and anything else at Noah’s Farm animal nursery. It was sleep time for the pigs and that was that. With them is Matthew Abraham and the three little kids, Heidi Abraham, Toby Abraham, and Archie Russell. DEATH The death has occurred of former ABC and 4DDB radio announcer Chris Jensen. Mr Jensen, a great supporter of Australian country music was 65. His funeral will be conducted at the Burstow Chapel on Thursday, May 16, at 10am.

Radio’s Alan Jones laments farm destruction in wake of mining and gas production Noted radio presenter Alan Jones has strongly reiterated his support for saving prime agricultural land on the Darling Downs from mining and gas production. Mr Jones recently spent a number of days on the Darling Downs, starting at Goombungee where he addressed about 100 people beginning with criticism of State politicians who, before the election, vowed to prevent mining from taking over prime cropping land, but who, since the election, have been silent on these issues. Mr Jones reminisced with many people at the function, some he had not seen since he attended school at Acland. But he lamented the destruction of about 60 family farms in the Acland district because of coal mining. He suggested these farms had added from $22 million to $36 million a year to the local economy, but the 10,000ha or so they covered was now removed from farming, and the flow-on effect had impacts on about 30 businesses. Mr Jones was critical of the approval of a third stage for the New Hope mine at Acland and spoke about health risks of coal dust to people at Jondaryan and along the rail and road corridor to the Port of Brisbane. He said surveys had shown that

the majority of people were against coal seam gas extraction and he praised those who had locked their gates to gas exploration. “Of course, you are entitled to lock your gates when you own the land,” he said. “We (the community) all own what is under the land, though those people are just scavengers who take and run.” Mr Jones spoke about corruption and intellectual corruption, and praised Gina Reinhart for putting her own money into mining projects which did not take valuable agricultural land. He alluded to an opinion that the proposed airport at Wellcamp could force the Defence Department from the Oakey Army Aviation Base. He was critical of mining companies who take underground water for nothing, when farmers have to pay for the water they use for irrigation, and because of mining activities can lose their aquifers from which they irrigate. Mr Jones reminded his audience of the 40 or so farmers along Gowrie Creek who for 70 years had been able to irrigate their farms with the water that flowed from Toowoomba, only to have the Toowoomba City Council take it from them so the water could be used by miners. These farms lost $25,000 a week A heart-to-heart talk between Alan Jones and Toowoomba mayor as a result, he said. - Miles Noller reporting. Paul Antonio following Mr Jones’ presentation at Goombungee.

Peter Faulkner, president of the Oakey Coal Action Alliance, and QCAA executive member Nicki Laws, Kingsthorpe, surrounded by Knitting Nannas Against Gas members from Northern New South Wales where the development of coal and gas in the Casino, Kyogle areas, and districts across the border in southern Radio shock jock Alan Jones speaks to more than Queensland is generating a reaction. The KNAG women also attended the Acland 100 people at a reception at the Rosalie Gallery at Anzac Day service and the anti coal seam gas protest at Cecil Plains. Goombungee. YOUR HIGH COUNTRY NEWS ADVERTISEMENT REACHES MANY MORE LOCAL PEOPLE THAN ANY OTHER MEDIA Phone 4615 4416

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Historical society history Here is some good news for past members of the Crows Nest and District Historical Society. This is the 40th anniversary of the formation of the society. To celebrate those years a history has been compiled and will soon be published. For further information, please contact me at my new address or phone number. I still have the same email address. - Joan Broome, 1/111 South Street, Toowoomba 4350 Ph. 4635 5312.

Hopper urges Nationals ENVIRONMENT - James McKay Science of global warming to ditch Liberals Global warming is possi- lenged or supported by scientific standards. With-

KAP State leader Ray Hopper, pictured, has called on the former National Party to rise up and split from the Liberal Party as the latest sell out by the LNP was announced with the closure of 55 schools by the Minister for Education John-Paul Langbroek. “This is an absolute disgrace and the LNP should be ashamed of itself. Rural Queensland will suffer immensely from this announcement and selling out our children’s future is an utter joke” Mr Hopper said. “There is absolutely no difference between the two major parties and I will continue to put pressure on this government to release the names of the schools that are going to be axed so we can get people power happening.”

“It’s obvious that Campbell Newman still thinks he is the Lord Mayor of Brisbane as he has done nothing for regional Queensland. Closing these schools will rip the heart out of these communities and some of these children will have to spend hours on buses or attend boarding school to get an education.”

Heritage photographic awards close soon Time is running out to enter Heritage Bank Photographic Awards to be in contention for a share of $8000 in prize money. Heritage Bank CEO John Minz said the awards, now in their 25th year, would close this Friday, May 17, with winners to be announced on June 18. “For the first time there’s an option to enter online and there’s the bonus of no entry fee,” Mr Minz said. “There are two categories: Entertainment - Life is a Stage and the open category which means any subject can be captured.” Mr Minz encouraged photographers to think outside the square when interpreting what would fit under the themed section. “You can find inspiration in anything you find amusing, pleasing or entertaining.

It’s not just limited to theatre or the arts,” he said. Three judges will award a number of prizes, including three under the Young Photographer’s Award in 7 to 9 years, 10 to 13 years, and 14 to 17 years age groups. A separate award will be presented to the best entrant aged under 25 years. The top 50 images will go on display in an exhibition at the USQ Arts Gallery in Toowoomba from June 18 to July 12. Visit www.heritage.com. au/ photocomp.

bly the biggest environmental issue the planet will face this century. I am amazed at the variety of opinions out there which are not based on good science. The issue is further complicated by the vast amount of information on climate change science available on the internet and in the media. It can be difficult to know which sources are truly science based, and which are written by people with an agenda. When researching this topic I advise people to make sure the source they are reading is based on peer reviewed literature and that the author doesn’t isolate a single scientific study to make a point, known as cherry picking. As with all scientific fields, climate change science relies on the continued questioning and challenging of ideas. The peer review process provides a mechanism to quality control scientific discourse and, therefore, peer reviewed papers provide a reliable and quality assured source of information on climate change science. Once an article is published in a peer reviewed journal, its ideas can be chalYou can read your High Country News earlier by email

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out the peer-review system, publication of research findings would be arbitrary, and possibly influenced by personal, social or political agendas.

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GOLF GOOMBUNGEE: May 8 - Ladies open day. Overall winners. Best net O. Evens ocb from M. McCarthy. Div 1. Best gross C. Hall. Best net S. Leahy. Div 2 Best gross J. Kuhn. Best net E. Austen. Div 3 best gross C. Hobi. Best net V. Hartland. Div 4 best gross J. Copeland. Best net R. Booth. Best grandma M. Walton. Best veteran K. Fenton. Best 9 hole stableford Div 1 L. Alexander Div 2 F. Price. Div 3 J. Barlow Div 4 D. Webster. Approach Div 1 N. Frawley Div 2 D. Skuse Div 3 C. Hobi Div 4 R. Booth. All in pin shot 4/13 K. McGovern 8/17 M. McCarthy. Accuracy Drives Div 1 Veronica Watson Div 2 Ethel Austen Div 3 Chris Tannock Div 4 Jenny Gordon. Cont page 7


Mate, will she really be right? By DOUG ESPIE - Highfields Churches of Christ “She’ll be right mate” is an Aussie saying that I truly love. As a bloke and a husband I carry this verbal Swiss Army knife around with me wherever I go…and it gets me out of all sorts of predicaments. Facing a large bill? “She’ll be right mate….it’s not overdue yet.” House needs painting? “She’ll be right mate…least we have paint” Washing been left out in

the rain? “She’ll be right mate..it’ll dry again”. Who can deny it’s handy now and again? On a serious note, while the phrase is uniquely Aussie and rather lighthearted, there are times in our lives where it just doesn’t fit. Life can take a serious turn, such as financial/family or even health related complications that need to be immediately addressed.

Jesus Himself spoke deeply on these topics, and added an element for us to consider seriously, the element of the soul. Far from the common “She’ll be right mate” attitude that’s common towards the human soul, Jesus places our souls in the serious side of life: For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? Mark 8:36(ESV) You have to ask yourself:

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If I live this whole life for a time..but lose my soul forever..what’s the point? “She’ll be Right” has it’s place..but not with your soul. Let me plead with you to turn from sin and trust Jesus death and resurrection alone for your forgiveness. Then and only then will you know the truth of “She’ll be right” both now and in the next life.

Tour of Toowoomba

Start of Stage 2 of the Tour of Toowoomba - Crows Nest to the bunya Mountains. - Miles Noller photo

Queensland Ballet will première a new production of Giselle at the Empire Theatre.on May 22. The performance marks the beginning of the company’s first regional Queensland tour under the tenure of new artistic director Li Cunxin. The ballet tells the tragic story of Giselle, an innocent village girl, whose broken heart causes her to succumb to an untimely death. Deep in the moonlit forest, she emerges in the twilight spirit world of the vengeful Wilis spirits. When her repentant lover Albrecht visits her grave only Giselle’s undying love and devotion can sustain him through the Wilis’ irresistible, deathly dance. First performed in 1841 at the Paris Opera, Giselle remains as enchanting today. Requiring exceptional technical and dramatic skills, this heart-rending tale of love, remorse and forgiveness will astound audiences. Produced and staged by Ai-Gul Gaisina,

Queensland Ballet’s traditional production offers breathtaking, graceful dance to Adolphe Adam’s expressive score, but ultimately it is the emotional depth of this exquisite work that will touch audiences’ hearts. Empire Theatre general manager Kerry Saul said he was thrilled to be hosting Queensland Ballet’s Australian première of Giselle. “Toowoomba audiences have fallen in love with Queensland Ballet’s performances each year, and Giselle will further enhance their already stellar reputation in this city.” The Giselle Ghost Dances, Creative Movement and Ballet workshops will be led in Toowoomba from May 15 to 22 by Queensland Ballet’s EdSquad. The workshops will introduce students to a variety of dance and repertoire, allow students to indulge in creativity and play, and gain a deeper appreciation of dance. Workshops run for 60 to 90 minutes and have been designed with the Queensland Syllabus in mind.

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Brownesholme changes name Brownesholme Village in Highfields has officially changed its name to Carinity Lifestyle - Brownsholme. The name change reflect its diverse range of services and expanding presence of Queensland Baptist Care throughout Queensland. The village will continue to provide a safe and secure community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. This re-brand is a major step forward for the organisation, which began in 1949 solely as an aged care provider and now offers a comprehensive range of community services throughout Queensland, including aged care, lifestyle (retirement living), education, communities and youth. CEO Jon Campbell said the word Carinity was derived from care and affinity and represented what the organisation strives to provide to its clients every day, care and a sense of belonging. “For those in need of support, we provide communi-

ties of care, compassion and respect in which people feel secure and valued, a place where they feel they belong. “By walking alongside those in need, we seek to ensure that no one is denied the chance to reach their full potential because of adverse circumstances. “Our organisation offers caring services at 29 locations throughout Queensland, assisting more than 11,500 people each year. “After a great deal of consultation and consideration, we believe our new name Carinity well reflects both our mission and identity,” Mr Campbell said. Carinity is expanding across Queensland, having recently acquired Kepnock Grove aged care centre in Bundaberg and John Cani in Mount Morgan, with new services planned for the Gold Coast, Toowoomba and Townsville. Mr Campbell said the expansion plans and new name were indicative of the dy-

CARINITY LIFESTYLE-BROWNSHOLME Comprehensive range of community services namic evolution of the organisation over the past few years. “Our organisation’s positive reputation in the not-forprofit industry is based on its Christian mission and values which remain firm and a long history of listening to custom-

ers’ needs and meeting their expectations,” he said. “Our clients can be assured that under the new name Carinity, our caring staff will continue to provide the same high quality compassionate services and dedicated sup-

port, making a real difference and abuse, secure lifestyle to those in need.” communities for people over 65, support for those with a Carinity also offers sup- disability, chaplaincy support and accommodation for port for people in hospital, homeless youth, help for fami- and an alternative education lies and young people deal- for teenagers who struggle in ing with domestic violence traditional schools.

GOOMBUNGEE: Cont from page 5 May 9 - Men’s single stableford for club trophies. Winner N. Pedersen 38 from T.Sheridan 37. Pin 4/13 J. Reis. Approach 5/14 G. Skuse. May 12 - Mother’s Day single stableford club trophies. Men’s winner Ian Maclean 41 from Murray McLeod 40. Ladies L. Alexander 37 from K. Egan 32. Rundowns M. McLeod, A. Reis, D. Darlington, K. Egan. Mens pins 3/12 A. Reis, 4/13 D. Booth, 8/17 I. Maclean. Approach 7/16 I. Maclean. Ladies pins 4/13, 8/17, approach 3/12, all won by L. Alexander. May 16 - Ladies single stroke and men’s single stableford club trophies. May 19 - First round Sunday club championships, single stroke C. C. Harth memorial John and Barbara Harth trophies. 10am start. Captain Pedro.

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Textile art at Rosalie Gallery Rosalie Gallery, Goombungee, is showing works by the Darling Downs Textile Art Group and Friends. The exhibition entitled Windfalls is the result of a two-day plant dyeing workshop with India Flint. There are over 80 exhibits by 14 artists. India is a designer, artist, writer, alchemist and wanderer of the globe. A floor talk and afternoon tea will be held on Saturday, May 25, at 2pm by India Flint. The exhibition runs until May 26. Opening hours are Wednesday to Sunday 10.30am. to 3.30 pm. Phone 4696 5600 for further information or e-mail Bronwyn. Holland@toowoomba RC.qld.gov.au This project was supported by a Regional Arts Development Fund Grant, a partnership between Arts Queensland and Toowoomba Rosalie Gallery volunteer Christine Hargit-White with Regional Council to support Cinder Doll and Ashleigh Doll by Jenny Burgess, both made in calico, muslin and voile. local arts and culture.

Event supports neonatal unit My name is Tamara Altmann. I am Mum to three incredible little girls named Pippa, Annabelle and Charlotte otherwise known as Moo, Bubbles and Charlie Bear. I am also the mum of a very special little boy called Lachlan Harry Altmann. Lockie was born in 2009 with the sweetest brown eyes and the most gorgeous little face and hands. He was my special little boy, and to this day it breaks my heart that I can no longer hold his little hands or admire his eyes as he passed away at just three weeks old. Lockie was born 12 weeks premature and weighed a tiny 1210grams. Although Lockie was in trouble, he received phenomenal care at the Maters’ Neonatal Critical Care Unit and was thriving, which allowed us to fall in love with this special little boy who will forever be in our family’s hearts. “Lockie’s Legacy” is a fundraising project I have put together to honour my unforgetta-

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ble little angel and, importantly, help other little ones who are fighting for life as we speak. The project will contribute towards the Training and Education of the Neonatal Resuscitation Team to ensure that the sick and premmie babies of the Mater Mothers’ Hospital in Brisbane receive the exceptional care they deserve. A Lockie’s Legacy fundraising event is being held in aid of Mater Mother’s Hospital Neonatal Critical Care Unit at Drift Brookwatfer (near Springfield) on Saturday, May 25. Tickets are $90 per person and include pre-dinner drinks and canapés at 5.30pm followed by a two-course meal. A cash bar will be operating. Dress is smart casual and patrons must be over 18 years to attend. Tickets must be pre-paid. RSVP to Tamara 0437 818 301 by May 20. - Tamara Altmann.

VEGETABLES: Drumhead cabbage: W. Fowler 1, P. Williams 2. Sugarloaf cabbage: P. Williams 1,2. Savoy cabbage: P. Williams 1,2. Heaviest table cabbage: P. Williams 1. Cauliflower: P. Williams 1. Heaviest cauliflower: P. Williams 1. Broccoli: P. Williams 1. Lettuce: R. Hartwig 1, G. Hartwig 2. Table carrots: H. & J. Stacey 1, B. Muller 2. Round red radish: P. Williams 1,2. Long white radish: G. Hartwig 1, P. Williams 2. Radish AOV: P. Williams 1,2. Globe beetroot: G. Hartwig 1,2. Long beetroot: P. Williams 1,2. Parsley: S. Case 1, W. & L. Kruger 2. Silverbeet: H. & J. Stacey 1,2. White turnips: P. Williams 1,2. Purple top turnips: P. Williams 1,2. Chillies: M. Illingworth HC. Rhubarb: W. Fowler 1, I. Barrett 2. Red tomatoes: B. Muller 1, P. Williams 2. Bullock heart tomatoes: P. Williams 1. Egg tomatoes: Zischke Farming 1, P. Williams 2. Cherry tomatoes: W. & L. Kruger 1, M. Abel 2. Dwarf beans: P. Williams 1,2. Butter beans: P. Williams 1,2. Purple king beans: P. Williams 1,2. Green climber beans: P. Williams 1. Beans AOV: W. Fowler 1. Sugar sweet peas: P. Williams 1,2. Green feast peas: P. Williams 1,2. Telephone peas: P. Williams 1,2. Cucumbers long green: P. Williams 1,2. Cucumbers German green: T. & J. Morice 1. Cucumbers burpless: P. Williams 1. Cucumbers AOV: T. & J. Morice 1,2. Kohl rabi: P. Williams 1,2. Chokos white: A.Mengel 1,2. Chokos green smooth: S. Case 1, A. Plant 2. Chokos green rough: T. & J. morice 1, W. Donovan 2. Sweet corn: G. Hartwig 1, T. & J. Morice 2. AOV vegetable: G. Motley 1, D. Trost 2. Collection herbs: W. & L. Kruger 1, M. Illingworth 2. Champion: W. Fowler. Long green marrow: N. Gossow 1. Hubbard squash: G. Hartwig 1, D. Brown 2. Golden hubbard squash: D. Brown 1, G. Hartwig 2. Table queen squash: G. Hartwig 1. Green button squash: D. Brown 1. Yellow button squash: D. Brown 1. Collection of marrows/squash: D. Brown 1. Champion: G. Hartwig. Pumpkins: Jarrahdale: G. Hartwig 1, W. Fowler 2. Butter: D. Brown 1, G. Hartwig 2. Crown: D. Brown 1,2. Ken special: D. Donovan 1, D. Brown 2. Qld blue: G. Hartwig 1,2. Cont. p. 8


This little piggy

CROWS NEST SHOW RESULTS HOUSEHOLD: Open: Sauce: Morag Illingworth 1, Leah Dawes 2. Mustard pickles: Leanne Andrews 1, Margaret Fowler 2. Relish: Sue Case 1, Jeaniene Fowler 2. Apricot jam: Myrtle Kanowski 1, Leanne Andrews 2. Grape jam: Loretta Voll 1, Myrtle Kanowski 2. Rosella jam: Sue Case 1, Bob Muller 2. Jelly: Robyn Binns

1, Bob Muller 2. Jam AOV: Loretta Voll 1, Myrtle Kanowski 2. Marmalade: Morag Illingworth 1, Bob Muller 2.Collection of 3 Varieties jam or marmalade: Loretta Voll 1, Bob Muller 2. Lemon butter: Milly Mayne 1, Loretta Voll 2. Pumpkin scones: Jan Swindells 1, May Gossow 2. Plain scones: Jan Swindells 1, Judith Affleck 2. Pikelets:

Kate Millard 1, Leanne Andrews 2. Damper: Shelley Guy 1, Dad and Dave 2. Date loaf: Beras Vandersee 1, Jan Swindells 2. Health loaf: Kimberley Andrews 1, May Gossow 2. Gingerbread: Judy Archer 1, May Gossow 2. - Cont. p.9 VEGETABLES Cont. from p. 7 Butternut: G. Hartwig 1, D. Brown 2. Silver nugget: G. Hartwig 1,2. Triamble: G. Hartwig 1,2. Gramma: Zischke Farming 1,2. Gramma bugle: G. Hartwig 1, D. Brown 2. Paw paw: D. Brown 1, G. Hartwig 2. Banana: G. Hartwig 1,2. Ironbark: G. Hartwig 1,2. AOV: W. Fowler 1, P. Williams 2. Champion: G. Hartwig. Watermelon: T. & J. Morice 1, Zischke Farming 2. Native cat melon: D. Brown 1,2. Citrus/ red seeded melon: G. Hartwig 1, A. Mengel 2. Piemelon: Zischke Farming 1. Heaviest melon: A. Mengel 1. Champion: G. Hartwig. Junior: Collection of vegetables: T. & J. Morice 1. Grand champion exhibit: W. Fowler. Most points class 1-54: P. Williams. Most points class 56-66: D. Brown. Most points class 6788: G. Hartwig. Most points vegetable section: P. Williams.

Among those who wanted to pat this little pig at the Goombungee-Haden Show was two-year-old Adelaide Siddans, with her parents Cassie and Bradley Siddans of Oakey. - Miles Noller photo

Trivia aids hospice The Toowoomba Rotary Club will conduct a trivia night at Regents on the Lake on Thursday, May 30 in aid of the Toowoomba Hospice. Teams of six are invited to take part at $10 a head. The event starts at 6.30pm. Food and drink will be available on the night. Register with Robyn 4635 7756, 0408 661 457 or robyn @rplantation. com.au

Local artist exhibits Fortitude Valley’s newest Art Gallery; Karen White Gallery, 138 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley, will showcase the works of Toowoomba artist Chantel Schott from May 19 to June 15. Chantel, above, has shown her work throughout Queensland. She was a finalist in the YEN Magazine Young Artist’s Awards, and will be taking her art to Melbourne this year for two group shows. Her work can be seen from at the Karen White Gallery, 138 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley, is open Wednesday to Sunday. 11am to 4pm.


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Horse club sparked interest in art

Crows Nest long term weather outlook Before May 10, the Crows Nest weather station recorded no rain on 21 occasions since April 18. A mere 0.4 mm was recorded during the sole 24 hour continuous period when it did rain. According to Bureau of Meteorology predictive map (http://www.bom.gov. au/climate/ahead/rain_ahead. shtml), the chances of receiv-

ing above median rainfall during the May to July period are between 70 and 75 per cent for the region immediately to the north-east of Toowoomba. During the 120 years of recorded observations, Crows Nest’s median May - July rainfall total was 119.2 mm. Therefore by July 31, Crows Nest is rather likely to have a progressive annual total of

around 940 mm. A further 150 mm would need to fall during August until December for 2013 to become our 12th highest annual rainfall (just ahead of the 1087.2 mm which fell in 1981 and behind the 1140.5 mm of 1971.) In fact median monthly falls (26.6 mm, 32.25 mm, 58.7 mm, 67.4 mm, and 92.45 mm) would result

Involvement with a horse riding club has opened up opportunities for artist Ross Smith, above, and much of his work at the moment involves commissions to create pastel portraits of his horses and those of his mates. And a few special dogs, including a blue cattle dog or two have also been immortalised. But Ross has experimented in many mediums, choosing to work with subjects he is familiar with such as heritage buildings, old machinery and animals. He has had two watercolour exhibitions, is involved in cartoon work, and has done several book illustrations and sketches for local history publications. In the 1970s he took his first two works to be framed. The gallery owner bought one piece and the other was sold to hang in Government House in Darwin. Ross with his wife Julie and two children moved from the Northern Territory in 1985, and have made their home in heritage listed Argyle Homestead at Geham. They are proud to have restored the home and to be the custodian of its history. Ross’s studio is a 100-year-old timber shed.

HOUSEHOLD Cont from p. 8 Carrot cake: May Gossow 1, Myrtle Kanowski 2. Tea cake: Janelle Schmaling 1, Myrtle Kanowski 2. Boiled plum pudding: May Gossow 1. Steamed pudding: Jan Swindells 1, Leanne An-

Predictive Ocean Atmosphere Model for Australia can theoretically be used to provide long-range forecasts up to nine months ahead, by June 2013 a greater degree of certainty should be incorporated in the BOM’s winter 2013 and spring 2013 rainfall projections. - Kevin Bridges, Crows Nest weather observer.

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in an additional 277.4 mm (and thus 2013 is still somewhat of a chance to record its 7th highest annual total of nearly 1220 mm). From May 22, the BOM will be updating its statistical-based three-month outlook in order to implement its new dynamical (physics based) climate model. Given that the BOM’s new

drews 2. Rich fruit cake: Elaine Kahler 1, May Gossow 2. Sultana cake: Leanne Andrews 1, Graham Gossow 2. Pumpkin fruit cake: Jan Swindells 1, May Gossow 2. Boiled fruit cake: May Gossow 1, Leanne Andrews 2. - Cont next week

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LEATHERCRAFT: Champion adult exhibit: W. Glascow. Reserve champion adult exhibit: W. Glascow. Champion junior exhibit: L. Vonhoff. Reserve champion junior exhibit: B. Vonhoff. WOODTURNING AND WOODWORK: Champion adult exhibit: L. Donkin. Reserve champion adult exhibit: L. Donkin. Most points: L. Christensen. Champion junior exhibit: P. Ryan. Reserve champion junior exhibit: J. Good.


Flood recovery assistance $1.24 million will be invested in the Condamine catchment to support recovery work on farming land and river areas impacted by flooding following Cyclone Oswald. Toowoomba-based Condamine Alliance has secured funding for projects across the region. CEO Phil McCullough welcomed the Queensland Government investment to sup-

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port areas worst hit in this key Queensland farming region. The Queensland Government’s On-farm Productivity and Riparian Recovery Program for flood impacted areas following Cyclone Oswald in 2013 program is equally funded Wendy Gordon, practice by the Queensland and Australian Govern- manager at the Kingsthorpe ments under natural disaster relief and recov- Medical Centre, is adamant ery arrangements. that everyone needs and deserves high quality medical care and service. “We put a lot of effort and time into creating relationships. If people feel comfortable with their health practitioner PROPERTIES SOLD. ALL ITEMS MUST BE CLEARED. and other allied health care WHEN: SATURDAY, MAY 18. START 10AM. givers, better health outcomes WHERE: ESKDALE SOUTH, ESK – CROWS NEST RD, ESK are reached and that is the VEHICLES: 2005 Isuzu 950 Long, Sitec 275 Intercooled, 25’ TWE Stockcrate with rolling divider, side loading. ideal outcome for us,” says 1 owner, log books, only 86,000 kms, reg & r.w.c. Immaculate unit. 2004 L’cruiser Muster, 4.2 litre Wendy. turbo diesel trayback ute. 125,000 kms, reg & r.w.c. 1998 Hilux xtra cab 2.7 litre petrol 4 x 4 trayback ute 112,000 kms, reg & r.w.c. No warranty applies to any vehicles sold as they are being sold by Established in 2005, the private vendor. Kingsthorpe Medical Centre TRACTORS etc: McCormick MC95 FWA with air cond. cab, Trima loader with quick release hydaulics, bucket, hay is currently welcoming new grab & assorted fittings. Only 1,680 hrs. As new. Kubota F3560 out front mower, 35 hp diesel, 60” patients from Kingsthorpe cut. 880 hrs Kubota GR2100 diesel, 52” cut lawn tractor with grass catchers. Quad steer 4wd,171 and surrounding areas to hrs Kawasaki Mule 550 4wd with tipper tray. 814 hrs. Yamaha Kodiac 4wd quad bike. Independent

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The Kingsthorpe Medical Centre is associated with the Cherry Street Medical Centre in Oakey. Both centres provide a range of comprehensive medical services for rural families in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The Kingsthorpe Medical Centre has a fully equipped treatment room for all procedures. Services provided at the Kingsthorpe Medical Centre include men’s, women’s and children’s health, four-yearold healthy kids check, Pap smear clinics, asthma management, employment, insurance and driver medicals, ECG, chronic disease management,

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Photography workshop at Rosalie Gallery Camera buffs will have the opportunity to sharpen their photography skills at a special workshop on June 3 and 4 at Rosalie Gallery. The workshop is being organised by Bronwyn Holland, of Roslaie Gallery, and will be led by visiting photographer Ken Ball whose exhibition, Moments Observed, opens at the gallery on Sunday, June 2. Ms Holland said: “We will have Ken here for the opening of the exhibition which has 65 works on display drawn from his 50 years as a professional photographer.

“So we couldn’t let the chance go by to have him teach his tricks of the trade to us keen local photographers at a workshop in the gallery for the two days following his exhibition opening. Workshop hours from 10am to 3pm have been arranged to accommodate parents with children at school. Although the workshop is titled Be An Artist with your Camera, the group will be small so the tutor can begin with a easy session on understanding digital cameras and an exercise on learning to see photo opportunities.

“This will be followed by one of several local field trips where your artistic expressions can run wild, safe in the knowledge that you will end the day with a great image and a better understanding of your camera. “There is more to digital cameras than happy family shots and here’s your chance to find out how from an expert, without endless technical talk.” Contact: Rosalie Gallery or Bronwyn Holland at Bronwyn.Holland@too woomba RC.qld.gov.au. An artist with your camera

Coal seam gas workshop

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QUT is presenting an interactive coal seam gas workshop at Groom Park hall, Neil Street, Toowoomba, on Friday, May 24. Speakers are Evan Hamman, from Environmental Defender’s Office, Shine Lawyers, Dr Maurice Toulis QUT, and Stuart Armitage from the Cotton Growers Association. Registration by 6pm. Workshop 6.30 to 8.30pm. RSVP by May 17 to [email protected]

“No free lunch,” a reconciliation and learning workshop, will discuss changing the Constitution to recognise Australia’s first peoples on Thursday, May 30, at the Toowoomba Motel and Events Centre, from 8.45am to 2pm. Speakers will be Leah Armstrong and Michelle Deshong and Darby McArthy and Kevin Rose. RSVP Jack Lloyd 4638 9697, 0437 586 675 or [email protected]

Fattening strategy offers marketing flexibility

Nev Hartwig with a pen of mainly steers, receiving grain for the export market. They are gaining an average of 2.27kg per head per day. A decision some years ago to buy steers for fattening, rather than breed his own cattle, was a good one for Goombungee district cattleman Nev Hartwig. He said the system permits him to turn off about 150 steers a year from almost 1500 acres, with the flexibility to sell earlier should the opportunity arise, and to buy more steers should they have potential on price and quality. Mr Hartwig’s approach to beef production has been refined by the beef crash of 1978-79, dairy deregulation of the 1990s and early 2000s, two more beef price crashes in 1992 and 2003-04 and the drought years preceding the 2010-11 rain events. “You need three or four outlets for your cattle,” said Mr Hartwig, who believes that trading cattle, fattening them, with the ability to buy and sell when opportunities arise, now offers him better opportunities than he had previously. “I’ve been buying and selling cattle for 51 years, and

every year about this time there is a dip in the market, and I’m not worried, despite the numbers of cattle in the west that may have some effect on the market if there is no rain soon.” He said he sometimes buys steers that should have been bought by feedlotters. “But you don’t stop trading, even if there is a dip in the market.” Mr Hartwig’s property, Ky-Lew, fronts a tributary of Gomaren Creek south east of Goombungee. He purchased it as a 633 acre beef enterprise in 1965, running Angus cows with a Shorthorn bull. During this period he also grew lucerne on the creek flats. But when the beef price crash occurred in the late1970s, he sold a grazing block to fund a new dairy shed and a stud Guernsey herd. During this cattle price collapse, he was able to buy some quality dairy cows for just $4 a head. On a strong sale day, these dairy cows would have sold for $80 each.

Until dairy deregulation started biting badly in 2005, the Guernseys provided the major income. He transitioned back into beef over a two to three year period, using a Limousin bull over some of the Guernseys to build up to a beef herd again. But the move was to be away from breeding, to buying in steers, so that every beef animal on the property was to be finished and sold. And the steers were of varying breeds and crosses, provided they had potential. “My ideal is a 320kg carcass weight from a milk tooth steer,” he said. All crops for grazing are rain grown, although the property has some irrigation ability. There is currently 130 acres of oats that is now being fed and summer forage is also grown. “We generally put our cattle together at this time of the year and finish them in winter. But we have enough little cattle here for well into next year.”

Milk mark shows fair price The Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation has welcomed moves from Katter’s Australia Party to again help the QDO to highlight the crisis facing the Queensland industry as a result of the supermarket-led $1/litre milk price war. Member for Dalrymple Shane Knuth is introducing the Fair Milk Mark Bill 2013 to State Parliament and is proposing a non-compulsory marketing mechanism to address the market failures resulting from the supermarket duopoly and the extreme downward pressure being felt upon Queensland farmgate milk prices. The bill would, among other things, introduce a fair milk mark on a milk bottle that identified that the farmer was paid a fair price above his or her costs of production. Currently the majority of Queensland dairy farmers are receiving prices less than the true cost of production. According to the QDO, that is why we are seeing more and more farmers, investment and employment leaving the industry - and the ridiculous part of it is we are short of milk to meet the needs of Queenslanders.

QDO President Brian Tessmann said that the QDO welcomed the attention to the issue of the supermarket duopoly, which was still wreaking havoc on the industry, despite recent attempts from the major supermarkets to cloud the issue with announcements that may not

Mr Hartwig said he accepted advice some years ago that on the better creek country, every animal should be there to be prepared for sale. He said the problem of breeding your own stock on small acreages, was that if a cow doesn’t produce the quality of calf required, it was 27 months down the track before the market results of her next calf were known. Mr Hartwig said for those running cows and calves, a quality bull was probably the cheapest investment. If $5000 to $6000 was paid for a good bull, it would take just five or six calves to pay for him. But when you are buying and selling cattle, you need a careful check on live weight and daily weight gain, and Mr Hartwig said one of the best things he ever bought was a set of scales. HIGH COUNTRY NEWS Ph. 4615 4416 FAX 4615 4417 editor@highcountry news.net.au

BOER GOATS

Malaysia market for breeders tentatively re-opens There is a light on the profitability horizon for Boer goat breeders. Goombungee district Boer goat producer Helen Darlington said her first export shipment of breeding stock in three years was consigned last week and she expects more exports to follow. In 2000, the export market for Boer goat breeding stock collapsed, eliminating the most profitable part of the Boer goat industry. Ms Darlington, who runs Yarrabee Stud, said the sale of Boer goats for meat has always been available but goats for meat have produced meagre returns with a goat carcass selling for half as much as a lamb carcase, even though the meat is of high quality. A lamb carcass sold for about $4 while a goat carcass returned just $2. Goat meat was continually being processed and frozen goat meat was being exported to USA and Taiwan. But Ms Darlington said the breeding stock market, when it was available, returned prices 10 times that for meat goats. Her first shipment in three years was to Malaysia but the catch was the Malaysians specified red goats, not the standard Boer colour.

Ms Darlington said the first consignment of 23 red does and two red bucks were flown from Sydney. “The red Boers are in demand and there are not many reds around.” During the market slump for breeding goats, Ms Darlington turned to Dorper sheep and found there were a profitable alternative. Because good fencing was

in place for the goats, the Dorpers are easy to handle, they are easy care and survive better than anything else, generally do not require worming, and produce a good carcass. But Ms Darlington’s interest in Boer goats continues and the slight re-opening of the Boer breeding stock market should revive another segment of her farming business.

Champion Boer goat buck of the Goombungee Show Temba Seneca held by Sarah Collins, right, of Temba Stud, Rosewood, and the reserve champion held by Sabrina Piontek of Yarrabee Stud, Goombungee. The judge is Michael Rayner of St George.

CROWS NEST SHOW RESULTS FARM PRODUCE: Maize large yellow 5kg: T. & J. Morice 1,2. Maize hybrid: D. Brown 1. Maize 6 cobs yellow: T. & J. Morice 1,2. Maize 6 cobs AOV: W. Fowler 1, T. Schmaling 2. Wheat: T. & J. Morice 2. Barley AV: Zischke Farming 1. Sorghum: D. Brown 1, T. & J. Morice 2. Prairie grass seed: E. Stark 1. Grass seed AOV: T. Schmaling 1, T. & J. Morice 2. Reil oats: T. & J. Morice 2. Enterprise oats: D. Brown 1. Oats AOV: G. Motley 1. Japanese millet: T. & J. Morice HC. French millet: T. & J. Morice 1. Millet AOV: T. & J. Morice 1, D. Brown 2. Sunflower seed oil: T. & J. Morice 1. Seed AOV: T. & J. Morice 1. Champion seed: T. & J. Morice.

Sebago potatoes commercial value: W. Fowler 1,2. Potatoes AOV: W. Fowler 1. Sebago potatoes show value: W. Fowler 1. Heaviest potatoes: T. & J. Morice 1. Champion: W. Fowler. Red sweet potatoes commercial

value: E. Stark 1,2. Yellow sweet potatoes commercial value: E. Stark 1. Gold sweet potatoes commercial value: J. Donovan 1, W. Donovan 2. Red sweet potatoes show value: E. Stark 1, A. Mengel 2. - Cont. next week

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Fixture results CROWS NEST: May 6 - Results of fixtures. Hampton (3) B. Kahler 1, Don Macdonald 1 d. Murra Murra (2) J. Jones 2, E. Lyad 0.* Highfields (3) D. Shum 1, Kurt Macdonald 1 d. Whichello (2) M. Macdonald 2, L. Kelk 0.* Pechey (4) D. Vandersee 1, G, Knight 2 d. Goombungee (1) S. Macdonald 0, K. Macdonald 1* Bergen (3) D. Macdonald 2, L. Taylor 0 d. Crows Nest (2) R. Kelk 1, W, Ma 1. - Joy Bretz.

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I look forward to attending he rest of the season’s home games and fund raising for such a strong and promising club. I can’t wait to see everyone there.

My name is Grace Craymer and I and the 2013 Miss Highfields Senior Ambassador. I am currently 19 years of age.

I own a salon in Newtown, Toowoomba, called Good Gracious Hair Design. I believe that giving back to the community is very important and that’s why I chose to volunteer as Ambassador. This year I am working on many fund raising events such as a boat raffle, pub crawl, State of Origin night as well as doing meat tray raffles at the Highfields Tavern on Wednesday nights and the Farmers Arms Cabarlah on Friday nights. I enjoy my time fund raising and look forward to the rest of my time as Ambassador.

Cooby Dam: Those braving the poor weather over the last week have been rewarded with good numbers of yellowbelly from bank fishing. Still some good numbers of fish being caught in the usual spots from boats and kayaks. The weed beds in the north leg are producing good size fish. Soft vibes and spinnerbaits are taking some fish. Saltwater yabbies and shrimp are the baits of choice. Leslie Dam: Saltwater yabbies and shrimp at the

back end of the dam are producing some fish. Somerset Dam: Good size bass at Pelican Point and the timber area at Kirkleagh producing some good yellowbelly. Blades and bait fishing these areas is working OK. Leaving pots in overnight is yielding plenty of redclaw. Cressbrook Dam: Slow this week with only small bass being caught. Some yellowbelly had being caught in the Cressbrook creek area. Casting Blades and soft Vibes and poppers into the bank have been working well in some areas. Plenty of redclaw on the move in the deeper water. Lure of the Week: Halco Rooster Popper: New from Halco is a smaller profile popper that comes in two sizes 60 and 4 mm. Popper cup produces a fine spray on retrieval to attract fish. Target species, bass, yellowbelly, mangrove jack, bream, and flathead Send in photos of your catch and we will put on the wall or in our fishing report. For updates on dam closures visit www.highfields baitand tackle.com.au. Until next time - Doug.

Highfields Lions in action against Dalby Swans under 16s. - Craig Moore photo

JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE

Highfields v Brothers HIGHFIELDS: MAY 4 - Under 11: BROTHERS 18 (Tries: Jack Briskey, Josh Ronfeldt, Harrison Hartwig. Goals: Dayne Dhadlow, Josh Ronfeldt, Isaac Young) d. HIGHFIELDS 6 (Tries: Johua Quinlan. Thallis Halliday) Under 12: HIGHFIELDS 26 (Tries: Aaron French, Cory Haywood, Alexander Brighton, Nathan Truscott, Jack Hutton, Jeketel Tyson. Goals: Samuel Eldra, Aaron French) d. BROTHERS 4 (Tries: Matt Littleproud) Under 11/12 Dev. Cup: HIGHFIELDS 18 (Tries: Seth Frost x 2, Declan Jenkinson x2, Goals: John Adain) d. BROTHERS 14 (Tries: Daniel Grungo, Matthew Zeidler x 2. Goals: Matthew Zeidler) Under 13: BROTHERS 16 (Tries: Nicholas Hanse, Lokee Brookes x 2. Goals: Coby Ferguson x 2,) d. HIGHFIELDS 14 (Tries: Zac Croft, Jack Kennedy, Will Harris. Goal: Zac Croft) Under 14: BROTHERS 30 (Tries: Ryka Dunemann, Jacob Edwards, Tevita Tea x 2. Goals: Martin Baldo, Ryka Duneman, Jacob

Edwards x 3) d. HIGHFIELDS 28 (Tries: joseph Moran,, Kelvin Sampson, Daniel Smith, Jake Mason x 2. Goals: Brad Twidale, Jake Mason) Under 13/14 Dev Cup: HIGHFIELDS 38 (Tries: Kyle Eastern, Max Bowyer, Martin Edser, Malik Weatherall, Cody Tuirs x 2, Crhis French. Goals: Kyle Eastern x 2, Martin Edser, Tyler Hegarty, Jacob Drazil) d. BROTHERS 22 (Tries: Logan James x 2, Tom Meara x 2. Goals: Jayden Askin, Kyle O’Dwyer, Dyllan Robertson) Under 15: Brothers 44 (Tries: Kahilam Brookes, Sam Betros, Junior Chongne x 3, Tauita Cocker x 3. Goals: Blake Newman x 7)) d. HIGHFIELDS 16 (Tries: Brodie Carlish x 2, Zachery Quinlan. Goals: Cooper Bawyer x 2) Under 16: HIGHLIELDS 28 (Tries: Steven Sperling, Dean Twidale, Brodie Croft x 2, Jarrad Tuite. Goals: Mark Buddee x 2, Brodie Croft x 2) d. BROTHERS 20 (Tries: Blake Baird, Tristan Hope x 2, Chris Hannant. Goals: Braydon Andrew, Tristan Hope.)

RIFLE SHOOTING

Iron sight shooters SOUTHERN DOWNS: May 5 - 300 yard range on a day of wind changes that kept everyone guessing, Overall, it wasn’t a problem for those who had experience. Iron sight shooters, possible 105 - Shane Abood 103.15, Jim Dickensen 103.12, Jamie Marshall 103.12, Bob Abood 103.11, Gary Porter 99.3 and Chris Neave 94.3. F Class (Scope Class) possible 125 - Carl Read 121.8, Noel Hildred 117.7, Barry Russell 115.2, Margaret Taylor 113.4, David Nor-

man 109.1, Paul Reid 104.2, Graham Eagle 102, David Taylor 98, Michael Rigby 97.1 and Colin Hall 75. Congratulations to Shane Abood and Carl Read on a great day’s shoot. Next event will be held at the 400 yard range on Sunday, May 12. New members are welcome. If you would like to attend and do not have a rifle we can supply a club rifle. Contact Chris Neave 0417 64 94 71, Barry Russell on 4681 0835 or Rob Bondfield on 0408 378 724. - Chris Neave, captain.

GOLF

Open medley stableford TOOWOOMBA GOLF CLUB: May 1 - Open medley stableford. Div. 1 winner J. Leicht 41 on on count back, runner-up K. Hudson 41. Div. 2 winner F. Kelly 41, runner-up J. Bowtell 39. Div. winner K. Hill 41, runner-up M. Green 40. Pins: 2nd R. Maclean, 7th N. Meyer, 14th K. Hudson, 18th A. Munson. Pro pins: 4th B. McGavin, 16th M. Kearns. May 4 - Single stroke, monthly medal. A grade winner T. Bunter 66, runner-up R. Johnston 68. B Grade winner A. Hanrahan 67, runner-up B. Volp 68. C grade open med-

ley stableford winner D. Sullivan 66, runnerup R. Stone 67. Pins 2nd M. Kann, 7th T. Sullivan, 14th A. Black, 18th G. Kuhn Best gross C. Webster. Guzzlers Cup Winner T. Bunter. Approach 13th P. Klenhanss. May 5 - Open medley stableford. Div. 1 winner M. Turner 39 on count back, runnerup R. Gleeson 39. Div. 2 winner K. Stapleton 39, runner-up B. Picksring 38. Div. 3 winner T. McDonald 40. Runner-up T. Harding 38. Pins 2nd J. Monga, 7th M. Kearns, 14th P. Humparoms, 18th T. Harding.

John March trophy BORNEO BARRACKS: May 1 - Single stroke John Marsh trophy. Winner G. Douglas 62, runner-up M. Sorenson 69. Rundown M. Troughton 70, R. Bourke 72, J. Bishop 73, M. Kearnes 73, R. Sweeney 73, R. Weekes 73. Pins 1st M. Troughton, 5th. G. Douglas, 10th M. Kearnes, 14th. G. Douglas, 17th. G. Douglas. May 4 - Single stableford. Eclipse Vetinerary Clinic trophy. Winner M. Sorenson 43. runner-up J. Lee 40. Rundown G. Lord 40, I. White 38, G. Wittig 37, B. Fagg 37, B. Watkins 37, T. Trollope 37. Pins 1st K. Mitchell, 5th B. Aitken, 10th. L. Jocumsen, 14th. G. Douglas, 17th C. Butler. HLO Shield can be viewed in the Goombungee Golf Club notes. Congratulations to Chris Tannock who won the overall ladies section for three rounds.

There are still a few timeslots for the BBGC Holden Scramble in the morning field. Please phone the Pro- Shop on 4696 6396. - Gary Small. BORNEO BARRACKS LADIES: May 7 - Single stroke, monthly medal and putting for trophies donated by Carole Duncan. Winner Marie Gull 74, 2nd Pat Walker 75, 3rd Beryl Thompson 77. Rundown Jenny Burgess 79, Daryl Bishop 82, Jessella McConnell 85. Pins: 1/1 (all in) Beryl Thompson, 2/14 (pro pin) Muriel Mohr, 2/17 (0-29) Lotte Pedersen, 3/12 (30-45) Beryl Thompson. Monthly medal Marie Gull. Putting: Lotte Pedersen 35. Tuesday, May 14 - Single stroke, monthly medal and putting for trophies donated by Monika Walton. - Lotte Pedersen.

BOWLS

North Coast Travelling Bowlers May 8 - Social bowls winners were Ray Weis, Keith Herbertson and Ernie Motley, runners-up Stretch, Pat Knowles and Terry Bowe. May 4 - Intraclub matches: Open singles Tony Collins d. Kerry Lovell. Veteran singles Trevor Gillies d. Ivan Burgess. May 8 Intraclub matches Open singles Tony Collins d. Trevor Gillies. Check GD’s board for confirmation of games called for this Saturday. Skips are responsible for their teams and are required to organise subs if necessary. The play, sub or forfeit rule applies to all intraclub competitions.


May 5 - Social bowls resulted in winners K. Stark, D. Burgess, B. Seag and S. Lopear, runners-up C. Robins, M. Coman and P. Harding. Many thanks to the North Coast Travelling Bowlers for your good sportmanship on the green and good humour during your stay. Coming events: Sunday, May 19 - Crows Nest Property Management Products afternoon. All dates are tentative and may be altered without notification. Next bingo Friday, May 24. Eyes down at 7pm. - Gary Baker.

EVENTS and ENTERTAINMENT

FIREWOOD

GARAGE SALES

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FIREWOOD

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HIGHFIELDS FLORIST

Tel/Fax 4615 5056 FOR RENT ONE bedroom unit. Close to all amenities. With carport and courtyard. Nonsmoker. Phone 4698 7936.

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TOP SOIL - GRAVEL DECOMPOSED GRANITE Rhino Machinery Hire • Bobcats • Excavators • Slashing Ryan - 0409 721 778

GARAGE and BOOT SALE

• Saturday, June 15 - 8am start • Goombungee Lutheran Church Grounds • Refreshments available • For site fee and booking enquiries contact: Lyn Kuhl 4691 5867 or Estelle Janetzki 4692 2178

FREE OFFER* “FOR SALE” Classified Advertisement for goods under $200 Phone 4615 4416 and enquire today (*conditions apply)

LG REFRIGERATOR: 303 litre. Good condition $400. 0409 879 146. RIDE-ON mower, John Deere LX279, 48” cut. $3,500 ono. 0409 879 146. WESTINGHOUSE fridge and freezer - pigeon pair, 250 litre fridge, 210 litre freezer. Both excellent condition $400 the pair or $220 each. Ideal for two people or unit. Please ring 4696 8603.

CABARLAH: Cnr Adams Rd and Bass St. Saturday, May 18. From 7am. Household, books, toys, pretties, clothing, electrical. CROWS NEST: 15 Railway Tce. Saturday, May 18. 8am to 1pm. Wardrobes, Bookcases, chest of drawers, 2 single mattresses, single beds, childrens bikes, table tennis table, Electrical portable air cooler, fish tank and stand, exercise bike, Vax Volta hardly used, TV, TV stand. MOVING SALE: Crows Nest, 6 Short St. Phone 0408 060 482. Fridge, washing machine, lamps, table, four chairs, TV unit, bookcase, coffee table, poly pipe fittings, cupboards, wheelbarrow, framed pictures, books and much more.

LOST and FOUND FOUND: Tame parrot. Highfields area. Phone 0412 870 187. LOST: Yellow cockateil. Merroll St, Highfields. Phone 4698 7552. LOST AND FOUND advertisements are published free of charge as a service to our community. Phone details to 4615 4416. REWARD: Old English Sheepdog x Border Collie, shaggy grey and white, answers to Billy lost March 31. Last spotted in Cabarlah. 0416 030 848.

MOTORCYCLES WANTED

WANTED PRE 1985 MOTORCYCLES DIRT OR ROAD GOING OR NOT Ph. 0412 236 154

PETS

PLANTS and FLOWERS

PEACEHAVEN BOTANIC PARK NURSERY

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HORSE RUG REPAIRS

Dog rugs from $10 Crows Nest 0468 993 886

PLASTERER

PLASTERER

for a local reliable PLASTERER Call Gary 0418 733 749. QBSA: No: 1002151

PUBLIC NOTICES EMU CREEK Public Hall Committee annual general meeting. Monday, May 27, 2013. 7.30pm.

SEWING and ALTERATIONS CLOTHES alterations and traditional patchwork. Ring Joan 4698 1432.

WANTED NEWSPAPERS collected for recycling. Crows Nest Boys Brigade - deliver to Crows Nest Lutheran Hall 4698 1205 OR Highfields Friends of Peacehaven 4615 5667. WOOL: Donation of new or recyclable wool to knit for charity. Drop to High Country News office, 10485 New England Highway, Highfields.

FREE OFFER* - “FOR SALE” Classified Advertisement for goods under $200 Phone 4615 4416 (*conditions apply)

Garage Sale Advertisements start FROM JUST $1000 Ph: 4615 4416 GARDENING and HANDYMAN

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LIVESTOCK BRAHAM bulls, grey, docile, can register, from $1200. Heifers from $600. 4698 4747.

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HIGH COUNTRY NEWS, MAY 14, 2013 - 15

CROWS NEST SHOW PICTORIAL

Showgoers at Crows Nest got to see this twin-engined pulling tractor lift its front wheels off the ground as it accelerated in front of them. Pictured with the custom made machine is Travis Hanson of Groomsville. The tractor, owned by John Overell of Biddeston, features a backend from an old International WD9 tractor, and powered with two International 345 V8 truck engines. It was made for tractor pulling, an activity in which tractors pull a sled which gradually increases ground resistance and brings the tractor to a wheel spinning stop. The Crows Nest Show is one of few with a tractor pulling event and old machinery displays.

Glencoe Lutherans hold first car boot sale Bethlehem Lutheran Church at Glencoe has just conducted its first car boot sale. The congregation is 133 years old, but as one member put it, “We wanted to let people know we are still here.” Ingrid Steinhardt said there were 19 stall holders and, being out of town, it was difficult for people to attract buyers for individual garage sales. It also acted as a reminder to people in the district that the congregation was still operating. The day was also raised funds for the Queensland Disaster Relief Fund, because some people were still struggling after the flooding events, Ms Steinhardt said. The open day also allowed visitors to have guided tours of the church and cemetery. The congregation was established in 1880 after many people from areas in Poland and eastern Germany took up small farming blocks in the Glencoe area. One member, Marie Ehrlich, and her daughter, grand daughter and great grand daughter all attend services at the church. Mrs Ehrlich’s great grandparents on both her mother’s and father’s sides of the family, set up the congregation. Their names were Kajewski and Kanowski. The church is located between Gowrie Junction and Kingsthorpe, and after about 30 years, the first church building was sold and removed to Toowoomba and the existing church constructed. - Miles Noller reporting.

Among those who attended the Glencoe Lutheran Church car boot sale are: Back - Melissa Kowitz, Ingrid Steinhardt, and Anna Haig. Front - Ariane and Eustacia Golobic, and Molly and Matilda Haig.

Well restored old trucks were displayed at the Crows Nest Show, among them this 1939 D Series International, owned by Jeff Klein, left. With him are Lindsay Smith, Allan Klein and Barry Tigell, all members of the Toowoomba and District Old Machinery Society.

TOUR OF TOOWOOMBA

Four generations of the one family who attend Bethlehem Lutheran Church at Minding the shop at the Glencoe Church car boot sale Glencoe: Marie Ehrlich, her daughter Michelle Szepanowski, Michelle’s daughter Alana Nolan, and Alana’s 15 month-old-daughter Ainsley. is Allan Ehrlich.

FOCUS ON LOCAL ENTERPRISE - Neil Valentine Slashing and Mowing

Quality service, reliability and reasonable price Slashing and mowing conTasmanian rider Nathan Earle after the first stage to tractor Neil Valentine, has Highfields, and thinking of the climb to the top of the been servicing Highfields and Bunya Mountains on the next stage. He went on to win surrounds for the past 20 the climb, the stage and was overall tour winner. years.

“There has always been a steady flow of work. The majority of work has been in the Toowoomba Highfields area but I have worked in

Cambooya, Pittsworth, Oakey, Crows Nest and all those places in between,” says Neil. Neil has two tractors, a Fiat 6090 and a New Holland TL90, and he uses heavy duty Page and Howard slashers. “The New Holland tractor is a 4WD so I can perform slashing on steep terrain which is quite common on the escarpment side of the New England Highway,” says Neil. “People like their land to look good but Toowoomba Regional Council will often receive vermin complaints, when grass grows too long on blocks of land close to residential buildings. “Good rain will also get the slasher blades busy.” Neil also owns Tree and Shrub Transplanters. “Recently, with the extension of the Woolworths’ building in Highfields, I was asked to relocate two jacaranda trees from the car park.

NEIL VALENTINE 20 years servicing the district “It is pleasing that care and ners,” says Neil. Neil will provide free consideration was given to these magnificent trees,” says quotes on his services. As a business person he is about Neil. Neil also offers the service providing quality service, beof sign and banner erection. ing reliable and providing his “I like variety in my work- services at a reasonable cost. Slashing and mowing coning day. So in one day I could trans- tractor Neil Valentine 0428 plant a mature tree, slash a 188 724 or 4630 8037. - Judy Hobson block of land and put up ban-
