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TIME TO CONSIDER WARDS
When Toowoomba Regional Council was established
through the amalgamation of
eight local authority areas,
maintaining adequate repThe people of the seven
resentation for ratepayers and shires and one city had a comresidents was always going to bined representation of 68
be difficult.
councillors. Amalgamation
reduced this to 11 councillors
including the mayor.
In the past four to five
years, many have suggested
that a better system would
be to divide the Toowoomba
Regional Council area into
wards, so that the councillors
representing that ward could
concentrate their energies on
a smaller area, and by implication, better represent their
people.
The High Country News
suggests that each ward
would need no more than two
or three councillors.
There is the argument that
local government representation has changed, that it’s no
longer a matter of speaking
with a councillor to point out
there is a pot hole in a road.
Nevertheless, with deamalgamation proposals being drafted, a new look at a
ward system for Toowoomba is a responsible exercise.
This proposal suggests
that Toowoomba Region
could be divided into four
wards, each combining part
of the city with a rural and
town component.
Under this plan, the re-
gion would be divided as follows:
• WARD 1: Starting from
the north, and including much
of the previous Crows Nest
and Rosalie Shires, including
Yarraman, Cooyar, Maclagan, Quinalow, Haden,
Goombungee, Crows Nest,
Hampton, Cabarlah and Highfields.
In Toowoomba, the
boundary would follow
Greenwattle Street south to
North Street, then east along
North Street to the escarpment near Mt Lofty.
• WARD 2: Including a
southern section of Rosalie
Shire, and much of the former
Jondaryan Shire, including
the towns of Bowenville,
Jondaryan,
Oakey,
Kingsthorpe, Gowrie Junction, Cecil Plains, Norwin,
Aubigny, Biddeston and
Wellcamp.
In Toowoomba the boundary would follow Glenvale
Road, then James Street, east
to the escarpment.
• WARD 3: Including
much of the Millmerran and
Pittsworth Shires, and the
south-eastern section of the
Jondaryan Shire, including
the towns of Millmerran,
Brookstead, Pittsworth,
Southbrook, and Westbrook.
In Toowoomba, its eastern
boundary would be the railway line from Wyreema to
Drayton, to Stenner Street,
and would then follow
Stenner Street east to the escarpment.
• WARD 4: Including the
shires of Clifton and
Cambooya and including the
towns of Clifton, Greenmount, Cambooya, Dray-
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ton, Hodgson Vale, with the
north eastern boundary following the railway line from
Wyreema to Stenner Street,
and then east to the escarpment. Location of boundaries
would depend on the
demographics of each ward,
to ensure populations of each
are comparable.
- Miles Noller
SES needs volunteers
The Crows Nest State Emergency Service
wishes to thank the Crows Nest Heritage
Bank and the Crows Nest PCCN for the provision of funds to buy a laptop and laser
printer.
This equipment is becoming more vital to
the tasks we do in the community. With the
help of Heritage we will be able to receive
vital information on the job from our
headquaters through email. Also our administration and training will be enhanced as we
will be able to use the printer and laptop for
training.
Last year we saw how important our local
SES group was and how much we needed our
dedicated men and women.
It is in these dark times that we must band
together to protect family and friends and to
safeguard our homes and community.
But we need your help to do it.
I am asking if you could spare some time
(just a few hours a week) to the Crows Nest
SES.
This would make such a difference to our
communty. We train on Monday nights (except school holidays) from 7 to 9pm at the
Industrial Centre at Crows Nest (Timber
Street.)
Please feel free to contact me. - Paul
Kerans, group leader Crows Nest SES.
0488 441 427.
Historical society
appreciates help
The Crows Nest Historical Society would
like to thank Progressive Community Crows
Nest and the High Country News for their
support of the Carbethon Folk Museum and
Village annual festival on Saturday, September 29. - Kevin Radnidge, secretary, Crows
Nest Historical Society.
Local boy meets
famous
actor
Dylan Brackenbury, 16, from Crows
Nest, was lucky to be one of only a few
selected to meet actor Geoffrey Rush at
a private function that followed an Australian of the Year event at the Empire
Theatre, Toowoomba, last Wednesday
night
Dylan said: “It was an absolute pleasure to be mentored by Mr Rush about
the style of acting I am studying at the
moment.”
Roma reunion
A get-together for people with a Roma and
district connection will be held at Peacehaven
Park, Highfields, on Sunday, October 7 starting at 10am.
It is suggested that those attending bring a
chair and a picnic lunch. Alternative arrangements will be made in case of wet weather.
For further information, contact Neil Lomas
4615 4416 or herald@high countrynews.
net.au or Barbara Ruthof 4630 8741.
Seniors Week celebrations
Crows Nest Seniors Week
celebrations will be held at the
Anglican Hall, Crows Nest on
Wednesday, August 22, starting with morning tea at
9.30am.
Brisbane artists Kay
No other media reaches anywhere near as many LOCAL people
as the High Country News. Phone 4615 4416.
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Deguara and Desree Iona
Crawford, remembered from
their performance two years
ago, will entertain from 10am.
Lunch will follow.
For catering , please RSVP
by August 15.
The celebrations have been
sponsored by Toowoomba
Regional Council.
Contact: Daph Taylor
4698 1298 or Pat Williams
4698 4163.
Acland capsule stands
the test of time
The opening of a time capsule in Acland
on Friday, August 3, brought laughter to the
people who gathered to witness the occasion.
The steel lid over two 20cm PVC plumbing pipes which had been buried vertically
into Tom Doherty Park, was never going to
be a straight-forward affair.
Cr Sue Englart, who was deputising for
Mayor Paul Antonio, was a little overwhelmed at the sight of an electric drill, hacksaw, hammer and spanner.
A key was produced, but when that refused to open the padlock, Cr Englart did the
next best thing… used bolt cutters, and with
a little help, the lid was raised to reveal PVC
pipe caps that would not unscrew.
But some drilling and hammering removed
the caps to the holes, more than a metre deep,
and packed with various documents, photos, newspapers, and contributions from the
pupils of Acland State School. These items
were placed into the time capsule on March
5, 1988, to mark Acland’s contribution to the
Australian bi-centenary.
A metal plaque on a rock next to the capsule stated it was to be opened on August 3,
2012 and more than 150 people gathered to
witness the event.
August 3, 2012, was also the 100th anniversary of the sale of the first allotments that
would become the town of Acland.
Land that had been owned by W. Jenckel
was subdivided into 120 lots, each one-quarter of an acre in area,
Those allotments are now owned by Acland
Pastoral Co, a subsidiary of coal miner New
Hope Group.
Most of the houses and other buildings are
gone, in preparation for approval for permission to expand the Acland coal mine south
through Acland towards Oakey.
Business breakfast
Christmas in July
Santa with Pam Blunt from Pout Nail and Beauty, a
participating store in the town shopping promotion.
President of Highfields Better Business Philippa
Garmany welcomes guest speaker Brooke Jones
from Smoke & Mirrors, Toowoomba, who spoke on
business on Facebook. Better Business meets on
the first Tuesday at the Cultural Centre 6.15 for
6.45am. All businesses are welcome. RSVP Thursday prior [email protected]
Council CEO resigns
CEO of Toowoomba Regional Council chief executive
officer Ken Gouldthorp,
right, has resigned after more
than three years.
Mayor Paul Antonio said
Mr Gouldthorp’s leadership
in the aftermath of the January 2011 floods was an example of his accomplishments.
“The role demanded an
oversight of unparalleled rebuilding as well as management of unprecedented levels of capital works for this
council,” Cr Antonio said.
Former councillor and current Minister for Agriculture,
Fisheries and Forestry and
Member for Toowoomba
South John McVeigh said the
CEO’s leadership during the
floods was particularly noteworthy and ensured that the
council and staff reacted
quickly to clear debris in the
CBD, co-ordinate responses
of agencies through leading the
local disaster co-ordination
centre and maintain public
safety throughout the region,”
he said.
Toowoomba and Surat
Basin Chairman John Wagner
praised Mr Gouldthorp’s
participation in industry.
“From the TSBE perspective Ken has been a proactive
supporter who was pivotal
in the creation of this body.”
Meals on Wheels AGM
Crows Nest Meals On Wheels will hold its annual general
meeting on Tuesday, August 28 at 9.30am in the Community Hall.
All are welcome to attend and morning tea will be served
Cr Sue Englart in Acland with bolt cutters when a time capsule that was locked following the meeting. Contacts: 4698 2139 or 4698 1064.
away on March 5, 1988, to commemorate the Australian bi-centenary, was opened.
Mobile phone recharge
The material, much of it from pupils of Acland State School, is to be photographed
High
country News Office
and catalogued by the Rosalie Shire Historical Society.
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Classic cars visit Murphys Creek
Warning: Be prepared
for bad fire season
The Toowoomba Classic Car Club converged on Murphy’s Creek to visit Jessie’s Cottage
and lunch at the Tavern. They will return to Spring Bluff during the Carnival of Flowers.
A fire at Gowrie Junction on August 5 burned out about 150 hectares of grass land.
- ATPS photo.
With dry and warm conditions continuing ment should be readily available to extinguish
over the State, Queensland Fire and Rescue any fire which may start,” Mr Waltisbuhl
Service Regional Manager of Rural Opera- said.
“People could be liable for any damage
tions South Western Region Wayne Waltisbuhl is warning people to be prepared for a which a fire may cause.”
Mr Waltishbuhl said it was important that
bad fire season ahead.
“People should take extreme care when cigarette butts were disposed carefully.
“It doesn’t take much to spark a destrucusing power tools and machinery.
“In conditions such as this, adequate equip- tive bushfire,” he said.
Darling Downs show reunion
The Darling Downs SubChamber of Agricultural Societies is holding a reunion of
people who are, or have been,
involved with the show movement at some time during its
long history.
This includes past and
present office bearers, stewards, organisers, judges and
competitors. This gathering is
not restricted to Downs people as those involved from all
areas are most welcome.
It is 30 years since enthusiasts from the Downs area
of shows organised the first
State Showgirl Quest and 50
years since its forerunner the
Queen of the Downs started.
This area was the first in
Queensland to conduct a regional final of Young Judges
Competitions back in1979
and it is 30 years since this
area introduced the American
method of assessment of
Young Judges (the Hormel
Highfields black-out
An equipment failure during preparatory work for a planned
power supply interruption resulted in a power outage affecting about 1300 Ergon Energy customers in Highfields
last Monday. Crews were in the process of reconfiguring the
network so only about 100 customers would be impacted by
scheduled maintenance work when the equipment failed about
9am.
This caused all customers on the feeder line supplying
parts of Highfields and south to Blue Mountain Heights to
have their power supply interrupted for about three hours
until crews could replace the damaged equipment.
CROWS NEST BUSINESS ALLIANCE
meets Crows Nest Community Centre
FIRST TUESDAY - 5.30pm
All businesses welcome
PHONE 4698 2579
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Slide) into Queensland. This
method is now used throughout Australia.
Shows on the Downs have
a proud history of being involved and progressive. Because of the successful reunion we held some years ago,
requests and interest expressed recently indicates a
strong roll-up of past Showgirl and Queen of the Downs
contestants, Young Judges,
Rural Ambassadors and their
spouses or partners.
They will join with past
and present officials and other
show enthusiasts to reminisce
and renew acquaintances at a
celebration lunch to be held in
the Glenvale Room at the Toowoomba Showgrounds on
Sunday, September 16, 2012
at 11 am.
Registration fee of $42 includes a two-course luncheon.
Registrations accompanied by
payment close on Thursday,
September 6, with Adele
Saville, 37 King Street,
Clifton, Q. 4361.
Contacts May Gossow
4698 4174 0427 045 809,
Lynette Munt 4692 6168,
0418 188 315, John Koehler
or Graham Jensen.
Mary MacKillop open hour
Toowoomba’s Coat of Arms
Christmas in July
The crest features wattle and a violet which were
adopted as city emblems in 1932. The Latin motto
“Crescimus dum crescimus” translates as “We
prosper as we grow” indicating Toowoomba’s prosperity and progression as a city.
Oscar Root met up with Santa who was doing his
rounds of stores participating in the Christmas in
July shopping promotion.
CROWS NEST SENIOR CITIZENS: Night euchre winners last week were B. Weier, P. Williams, D. aylor, I. Hine.
Bowls winners were: P. Williams and D. Taylor. Senior Week
celebrations are on Wednesday, August 22. Due to popular
demand, Kay and Desree from Brisbane will be our entertainment. Names to be in by Wednesday, August 15 to Pat Williams
on 4698 4163 or D.Taylor on 4698 1298. - Pat Williams.
Mary MacKillop Catholic
School, Highfields, invited
parents and interested
people to inspect school
facilities. TOP: Karen and
Mackenzie Burgess, Sam
Lowien, Sophia Hitchcock, Val Gooderham, Sienna Schmaling, Kelly
Lowien and Chelsea.
ABOVE: Principal Donaugh Shirley, Fr Brian
Noonan and Srs of St
Joseph Diane Phillips,
Iris Fittler and Leonie
Strotenbeker.
Sr Phillips presented her
book, Horse Tails of Mary
MacKillop, to the school.
LEFT: Hannah Patterson,
Tiarne Brownlie and Elizabeth Perrignon won the
Darling Downs Speech
and Drama Teachers Association group mime
category at the Toowoomba Eis-teddfod.
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Public starts ball rolling for new Finch sightings excite
high school at Highfields
bird enthusiasts
By HIGH COUNTRY NEWS journalist MILES NOLLER
The site allocated for the
proposed Highfields high
school is comparatively
small, and council and community involvement might be
required to locate facilities
nearby so both the school
and the community could
benefit.
That was one of many
messages given to an audience of more than 100 people at Highfields last
Wednesday night by a dozen
or so Department of Education officials who will be involved in the planning for the
Highfields high school. They
were told that 10ha is not a
large site and that the proposed sports oval would
take a large chunk out of the
site.
Member for Toowoomba
North Trevor Watts said he
would encourage co-location
of facilities.
The audience of potential
high school parents, community members and those involved in education, broke
into smaller discussion
groups, and the issue of obtaining more land adjacent to
the high school site was
raised.
The highschool site is on
O’Briens Road near the Highfields Cultural Centre, and
the question was asked if
students could make use of
the council’s library, aquatic
and sports centres nearby.
The Toowoomba Regional Council will also be
consulted about traffic access, and the provision of
bike ways and footpaths to
the school.
The manager for the
project’s development, Brad
Cotterell provided the meeting with a detailed outline of
how the construction of the
high school would be staged.
It would be ready to open
with intakes of year 7 and
year 8 students in 2015, with
target student numbers of
231.
In 2016, the expected
numbers of years 7, 8, and 9
students was 391, increasing
to 936 year 7 to 12 students
in 2019.
The projects are for 1333
students in 2016.
The school would undergo
three construction stages to
provide facilities with the increasing student numbers.
The Regional Director for
Education for the Darling
Downs and South West Greg
Dickman said the Transport
Department funded a bus
service to only one high school
from a particular area.
Mr Dickman was asked by
a Goombungee parent if children from the area could attend Highfields rather than
Oakey high school. He said
only the bus service to Oakey
was likely to be funded, probably until the end of the first
year of Highfields high
school.
Mr Dickman said the new
principal of Highfields high
school would be recruited
during 2014, and would takeup the position full time
about six months before the
opening of the school in 2015.
Those at the meeting were
asked if they wished to serve
on a community reference
group or steering committee
to provide community input
to the master plan for the
school, curriculum development, school branding and
marketing etc.
Highfields retail and housing developer Mac Stirling
told the meeting that a robust
planning phase was necessary to ensure that all options
for the high school were considered.
One of those options was
for agriculture to be part of
the curriculum.
Mr Stirling said projections
were for a population of
30,000 in the high school
catchment area by 2026.
LAKE BUCHANAN
The banner is for the Highfields Primary School, but these mothers, Michelle
Hackett, Meringandan, and Amanda Michael, Highfields, hope their children will
be among the first students at the Highfields high school in 2015.
CHRISTIAN COMMENT
When your spiritual life
is like a treadmill
Pastor WARREN BETTS
New Hope Church
Treadmills are fun if you want to get a
little exercise. Unfortunately, for many people, religion feels like running on a treadmill.
They’re working hard but getting nowhere.
That’s a good image for one way to approach the Christian life, especially if you
consider the history behind the treadmill.
Elyse Fitzpatrick writes: In Victorian England, treadmills weren’t found in air-conditioned health clubs.
They were found in prisons. Treadmills,
or treadwheels, as they were called, were
used in penal servitude as a form of punishment.
Some treadwheels were productive, grinding wheat or transporting water, but others
were purely punitive in nature.
Prisoners were punished by spending the
bulk of their day walking up an inclined plane,
knowing that all their hard labour was for
nothing. The only hope the prisoner had was
that, at some day in the future, he would have
paid his debt to society and would be set free.
He couldn’t even look on his labour at the
end of the day and know that, if nothing else,
he’d been productive.
As you struggle with sin in your life, remember that Christ has set you free indeed
and that you’re no longer sentenced to be
chained to the treadmill of sin and failure. He
has paid the ransom demanded for your release from sin, and you’re now walking in the
freedom of the glory of the sons and daughters of God.
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MP’s tough
battle
Member for Toowoomba
North Trevor Watts says the
plan to build a high school at
Highfields was a hot potato.
“It’s been a tough battle
and I’ve been involved in the
fight for nine years,” he said.
Mr Watts said it had been
revealed that the previous
government development
plans until 2035 had no
schools planned … there was
no school for Highfields.
“I had to fight to get the
2015 opening date, with 88
other government members
screaming to get their share
of infrastructure.”
He said Highfields was the
only new school currently
being funded by the government.
After the long trek to
Doongnabulla we were glad
to set up camp and settle in
for the night, not far from
the cattle yards.
A lot of stations were
mustering because of floods
and broken fences and the
cattle needed sorting out.
A good night’s sleep and
we were ready for our next
day, which proved to be exciting.
After parking the cars at
a chosen site we set off in
our various directions to
meet up again an hour later.
One of our members reported having seen black
throated finches and with
GPS set and hopeful
thoughts we returned to her
area.
There was great excitement when we saw one fly
over the fence from a property (that is to be mined) and
it sat on a tree above our
heads.
I nearly forgot to photograph it in my excitement
Black throated finch
(this is very necessary for
identification of rare and endangered species).
However, there he sat and
we could take in every detail, black bill, grey head,
brownish belly and back,
white rump (a distinction
from the northern species
which has a black rump), a
white vent, a black band at
the base of the belly and red
legs.
Other members of the
party found others. We con-
tinued our survey for that
day and after another night’s
rest we packed up again.
We were asked to put a
letter in the mailbox on our
way out and thought we
would never get to it. It was
only 70km from the homestead.
Moving into Carmichael
we found Diamond Doves,
Squatter Pigeons, Sulphurcrested Cockatoos, magpies
and crested pigeons.
Brigalow, Wilga and
Bauhinia were identified and
a few wattles were in bloom.
We stopped beside a dam
for lunch and while
Grahame and Donalda had
their rest, the rest of the
party kept working and
identified 38 species of birds.
Our destination, Lake
Buchanan was only 30km
away and as we rounded a
bend in the bush track the
lake came into view and I
thought it was the sea. Donalda Rogers.
Renovated home wins
building award
BLUE CARE CENT SALE: The annual Crows Nest Blue
Care cent sale will be held this Saturday, August 18, at the
Cabarlah Hall. The cent sale will follow a light lunch at noon.
Entry is $7. Inquiries 4696 6211.
The Schriek Building
Group Pty Ltd is celebrating
its win at the Master Builders Darling Downs and Western Awards.
The Toowoomba business,
operated by Peter and Anita
Schriek, took out the Home
Renovation/Remodelling
project up to $275,000.
The project required extensions to an existing older
home near the University of
Southern Queensland.
Anita Schriek said the
award was recognition for all
the hard work and workmanship that went into renovating the home.
She said the award was
even more sweet, as it was
the first time they had nominated in that category.
DEATHS
• The death occurred on August 2 of
Reginald (Reg) Dukes, Crows Nest. Mr
Dukes was 89. His funeral took place at
the Crows Nest Anglican Church on Friday, August 10.
•The death has occurred of Ronald
Raymond Green, 72, of Ronny and the
Ramblers band. His funeral took place at St
Patrick’s Cathedral on Friday, August 10.
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• The death has occurred of Denis
Francis Hutchinson, 69, member of the
Countdowns band.
His funeral took place at St Theresa’s
Parish Centre, Toowoomba, on Wednesday, August 8.
•The death occurred on August 1 of
Kathleen Mavis (Kath) Kahler, 87. Mrs
Kahler’s funeral was held on August 6.
The Goombungee RSL annual luncheon at the Pioneer Arms on Saturday
was attended by 70 members from Dalby, Stanthorpe, Crows Nest, Oakey
Middle Ridge, Harlaxton and Highfields. ABOVE: Goombungee sub branch
- Sandy Soulsby treasurer, Des Bennett deputry president, Max Foot president, Greg Barker, secretary and Lesley Bennett, vice president.
Goombungee RSL sub branch secretary Greg
Baker presents Don Hocroft with his membership of the RSL. Mr Hocroft joined on ANZAC Day
this year.
More than 1200 Scouts set up camp at the Goombungee Showgrounds on
Darryl Moore and Anna Wiednam from the weekend for Operation Nighthawk, an annual event in which Scouts
Goombungee Antiques, Country Furniture and undertake night time hikes. ABOVE: Tom Flanagan, Michael Kucharski, John
Flanagan, Jack Daulby from Highfields.
Cafe
HIGH COUNTRY NEWS - AUGUST 14, 2012 - 7
COMMUNITY
All garage doors can be motorised
Ken Ross, right, owner of Highlands
Doors and Gates has a keen sense of humour
and enjoys telling a good yarn.
Like the one when an 80-year-old lady
asked him to motorise her garage door as it
was getting too heavy for her to open. When
the job was done, she said: “I should have
done it 25 years ago.”
Ken started his business in Victoria and
has re-located with his wife Iris and the business to Highfields where he bought a home
in Littleton Drive.
“We came up here to be near our daughter
in Westbrook as she’d been asking us for
years so the business came along also,” he
said.
“Garage doors come in all shapes and sizes
but virtually all of them can be motorised and
you don’t have to wait until you are 80 years
old. It makes life much easier. Insurance companies will often pay to replace the door if it
has been damaged.”
He uses his extensive experience in electronics to fix or install garage doors, solar
gates and automatic sliding gates.
The jobs are easy after his career in doing
the electronics in aircraft and ships. Both Ken
and Iris are ministers of religion but have settled for being keen parishioners now at the
Range Christian Fellowship. That leaves them
some time to tend their garden and fix people’s doors and gates. - Ken Ball.
Bird identification
Scouts celebrate 50 years
Trish Jenkins,
“My friend who
Highfields, is hoping
has Corellas at his
bird enthusiasts can
place in Meringhelp identify her
andan said they
feathered visitors.
were a lot bigger than
Trish said she spotthe ones he has and
ted what she behis are just plain
lieved were longwhite.”
billed Corellas when
She said the birds
she was feeding Long billed
were also accompabirds. “I looked it
nied by what apCorella
up in Neville
peared to be a cross
Cayley’s What Bird is That? between a Galah and a
book and it said they are only Corella. “They are just comfound in Victoria so I’m not pletely different to any birds
sure what they are doing we have seen before.”
here,” Mrs Jenkins said.
Mrs Jenkins is hoping a
She said the bird had a dark local bird enthusiast may have
pink stain around its eyes, seen the birds and can tell her
throat and breast.
more about them. File photo
Highfields Scouts are celebrating 50 years
with a bush dance on September 15.
The Scout group is encouraging all past
and present members and leaders to help celebrate. The event will be held at Williams
Park. Those attending will be entertained by
local bush band The Cactoblastis. Tickets
will be available on the night with a $10 entry
fee for adults and $5 for children. The entry
fee will include a burger and soft drink
WORSHIP TIMES
ANGLICAN: St George’s Anglican Church, 15 Thallon St,
Crow’s Nest 4698 1403: Crow’s Nest: Each Sunday 8.30am.
Geham: 4th Sunday 11am. Goombungee 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday
5pm. Haden: Second Sunday 11am. Cooyar: 5th Sunday 11.30am.
Highfields: Anglican Church of St Anne, Highfields Road.
Holy Communion 8.30am every Sunday. Sunday School 8.30am
for young people. 1st Wednesday Holy Communion 10am, fellowship and refreshments.
ASSEMBLIES OF GOD: New Hope Church, 9 Emu Creek Rd,
Crow’s Nest 4698 1837. A contemporary family church. Sunday
9.30am family service with children’s ministry.
New Hope Church, Pastor Warren Betts 4596 3034. Sunday
9.30am. Meringandan State School.
Goombungee Christian Church: Mocatta Road, Goombungee.
Pastor Alan and Neita Pope. 4691 5075. 10am every Sunday.
BAPTIST: Baptist Church Kuhl’s Rd, Highfields. Morning Service
9.30am. Sunday School 9.45am. Evening Service 5.30pm. Kids
Club Friday 5-6.45pm.717 Youth Gr 7 to 18 year-old. Friday. 7.17
pm. Home Groups - Ladies Group last Saturday each month 1.30pm.
Pastor Noel Wilcox 4630 8974.
CATHOLIC: Crow’s Nest Catholic Parish, 20 Creek St, Crow’s
Nest: 4698 1156. Morning Mass: Crow’s Nest 8am each Sunday.
Fourth Sunday 10am at Tulloch House. Haden 10am on first and
third Sunday. Goombungee 10am on second Sunday. Fifth Sunday Masses: Goombungee.
Mary of the Southern Cross Parish Highfields Mass - Each
Sunday 8am. James Byrne Centre. - Fr Brian Noonan. 4696 7094.
CHURCH UNLIMITED - OAKEY: Pastor David Trigg: Sundays
9.30am. Phone 4691 1698.
CHURCHES OF CHRIST: Highfields Church of Christ, Geham
State School, 9625 New England Highway. 4698 7122. Inspirational worship Sundays 9.30am. Kids Church and Teen Time during
school terms.
FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES: Pastors Ralph and Angela Bleakley
4696 8613. Inspirational Music and Worship Service: Sundays 10am.
Highfields Primary School, N.E. Hway. Entry via Borghardt Rd.
LUTHERAN: Crow’s Nest Lutheran Parish, 21-23 Toowoomba
Rd, Crow’s Nest. Every Sunday at 8am. Haden 1st and 3rd Sundays, 10am. Cooyar 2nd and 4th Sundays, 10am. Contact Pastor
Robin Hoffmann 4698 1309 or 0427 372 238.
Christ Church Evangelical Lutheran Church, Highfields. Pastor Michael Braunberger 4632 1043. First, third and fifth Sunday
8am. Second and fourth Sunday 10am. Sunday School 9am second
and fourth Sunday. Friendship 9.30am second Tuesday.
MERINGANDAN HOUSE CHURCH: Non-denominational Christian church. 52 Meringandan-Goombungee Rd. Sundays
9.30am for tea and coffee followed by service at 10am. Discipleship
classes Friday night 7-9pm at Meringandan Uniting Church Hall.
Contact: Pastor Rob Cochrane 0408 971 842.
PRESBYTERIAN: Geham Presbyterian Church, New England
Hwy, Geham: Rev. Andrew Clarke 4632 8027 or 4632 4879.
Second Sunday 9.30am.
Meringandan Presbyterian Church, Lilyvale Sporting Club
Complex: Pastor Rob Farr 4635 4560 - 0401 886 261. Bruce
Finlayson 4696 7225. First & third Sundays each month 9.30am.
Oakey Presbyterian Church, Bell Street, Oakey. 9.30am, cuppa
afterwards. Rev. Ken Gardner 4615 4328.
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST: Meringandan Uniting Church
4696 6295. Saturday: Sabbath school 9.30am. Church service 11am.
Family worship and Bible study.
UNITING: Crow’s Nest Parish, 17 Emu Creek Road, Crow’s
Nest: Rev. Dave Graham 4698 1143. Crow’s Nest Every Sunday
9.30am. Ravensbourne First and third Sunday 11am. Gowrie Flat
Second and fourth Sunday 9am. Thornville First Sunday 8am.Third
Sunday 2pm.
Highfields Community Church: Rev. Marius Kruger 4615 4820.
Sunday 8.30am Mary MacKillop School. Kids program.
www.highfieldsfaith.com
Meringandan-Highfields Uniting Church: 4615 4127. Each Sunday 9am at Meringandan. Meringandan-Highfields Circle of Friends
meet second Wednesday each month at 9.30am. Kids Club Thursdays 3.45-5pm. Grades 4-7.
WESLEYAN METHODIST CHAPEL: Albert St, Goombungee. 4696
5294. Worship times: Sunday 10.30am. Sunday School and Youth
Group Discipleship 9.00am.
It is the responsibility of churches
to keep information current.
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voucher. A barbecue and bar will also be available.
The Scout group is trying to get in touch
with as many past Rovers, Venturers, Scouts,
Cubs and Joeys as possible in the lead-up to
the celebrations. For those past and present
members, don’t miss a great opportunity to
catch up with old Scout friends for a good old
fashioned bush dance. Contact: Deb
Autcherlonie 4696 7248.
School rock band
INDOOR CRICKET
Record 271 runs
CROWS NEST: This week’s first match was between
the Bazingas and Fielders.
The Bazingas batted first and thanks largely to a 50-run
partnership by Harmy and Mac Chimes they managed a
total of 84 runs. Fielders always had the target in sight as
they went on to win the game 84 to 105. Dan Woodley top
scored with 23.
Wednesday night’s game saw the X-Men dish out a huge
The caption for last week’s picture of the Meringandan school rock band was flogging to the Esky Raiders. Batting first, Esky Raiders
incomplete. The correct names are Liam, Imani, Jasmine, Tom, Ezra and Lachlan. could only total 50 runs from their 16 overs.
The X-Men passed this in just the third over on their way
to a record score fo 271.
Nathan Brown and Derrick Otto smashed 92 from four
Steve Dummett, Haden,
He will join thousands had his own
overs. - John Schwartz.
will take part in the Rio in a cycle ride this week- brush with
Tinto Ride to Conquer end. With one in two Aus- skin cancer
BOWLS
Cancer in aid of the tralians diagnosed with r e q u i r i n g
Queensland Institute of cancer, Steve is rallying for emergency
Thanks and congratulations
Medical Research.
the cause because he has surgery. He
CROWS NEST: August 8 - Social bowls winners were
said awareKerry Lovell, Jim Walcroft, Kevin Stark and Vince Mead,
ness of how
runners-up Trevor Gillies, Bevan Wingett and Adam Krautze.
Many thanks to the bowlers who have patronised Wedneswidespread
the disease was and how day bowls for the past year. Your support and sportsmanmany people were affected ship is always appreciated. August 4 - Club competition - no
were played. August 5 - Social bowls winners were
was heightened by the games
Ray Weis, Gwen Russell, Roger Haldane and Ivan Burgess,
number of his donors who runners up Les Guy, Mavis Coman, Kevin Stark and Mick
are either in treatment Chandler. Coming events: Watch the notice board. Next bingo
now or in remission.
Friday, August 17. Eyes down 7pm. President David
Steve has set a personal Sandercock thanks all bowlers for their play and competitive
goal of $5000. Visit www. spirit during the past year and congratulates his committee
conquercancer.org.au to for many shared successes during 2011-2012. - Gary Baker.
make a donation online, or
CYCLING
call 1-300-11-RIDE.
Hundreds of volunteers
and crew will provide Masters road championships
The Queensland Masters cycling road championships will
meals, water and snack
stops, gear transport, port- be held at Goombungee on August 25 and 26. The championable rest rooms, safety on ships start from 8.30am on Saturday, taking riders on 51 km
the streets, medical serv- around Goombungee. On Sunday, elite men and women start
9am, with the men riding 153 km and the women 85km
ices and an overnight camp at
around Goombungee. On Sunday there is also an under 19
site complete with tents, section for both genders and an under 23 category for men.
massages, and hot showers. Registration and presentations will be at the Goombungee
State School. Visit www.qld.cycling.org.au.
Cycling for cancer
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ELECTRICAL SERVICES
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• IT Support - Home and business
• Computer systems with in-built data
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• Virus/malware removal
• Data recovery • IT equipment/supplies
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• Stencil driveways and paths
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• Exposed aggregate
Mob 0419 718 841
• Plain concrete
A/H 4698 1118
Paul SCHRIEK
0437 343 877
ANTENNAS
(07) 4698 1333
CROW’S NEST
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• DOMESTIC • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL
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P: 07 4696 8032 F: 07 4696 8034
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QBSA Lic. No. 11 333 63 - ABN 83 760 780 343
9 Werribee Dve, Highfields - PO Box 414, Highfields
BUILDING DESIGN
DECKS AND PATIOS
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• Outdoor areas • Insulated roofs • Glass rooms
• Metal fabrication
0418 729
• Sheds - carports - garages
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CARPENTRY AND CONCRETING
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Fax: 4615 5206
Email: [email protected]
Lic. Number 67028
FENCING
DRAFTSMAN
BLINDS AND SECURITY
SHELLEY’S BLINDS & SECURITY
YOUR HOME - YOUR WAY - YOUR BUDGET
Contact
BERNIE
Freecall 1800 809 826
Mobile 040 949 63 41
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Security doors
Grills
Timber Blinds
and
Verticals
QBSA 521346
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since 1992
CARPET CLEANING
ELECTRODRY
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• CARPET/RUG DRYCLEANING
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• CAR INTERIORS
• AIRCONDITIONER CLEANING
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FRAMING SERVICES
EARTHMOVING
HIGHFIELDS FRAMING
Custom Picture Framing
Rob & Liz Gilbert
• Paintings • Prints • Photos
• Mirrors • Needlework • Memorabilia
• Repairs and Glass Replacement
7 Day Trading - Local Pick-up & Delivery
Ph: 4614 1234 or 0438 062 583
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GARDEN SERVICES AND SUPPLIES
CHRIS BISHOP
BEAT THE WHITE ANTS
QBSA Lic # 73683
CONCRETE SLEEPERS THAT
NEVER HAVE TO BE REPLACED
BUILDING & MAINTENANCE
DOMESTIC
COMMERCIAL
SHOP FITTINGS
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• Renovations
• Repairs & Maintenance
• Bathrooms
No job
• Decks
too small
• Pergolas
• Built-in Wardrobes
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Just 5.2km from Meringandan Produce Store.
Heading to Goombungee turn left onto Woods Rd
Run straight into shop & display at end of Woods Rd
COMPUTERS AND IT SERVICES
Easy to install with Interlocking Posts
Great for Kids Sand Pits
Paul - 4696 7533
Raised Garden Beds
0409 134 221
Fantastic looking retaining walls.
Eftpos available
www.heritageconcretesleepers.com.au
Tim & Kerri Emmert
Licensed Builders QBSA No.706 741
Ph: 4697 9255 - Mob: 0418 153 099
Excellence in building for today’s environment
HIGH COUNTRY NEWS, AUGUST 14, 2012 - 9
GLASS SERVICES
PAINTER
MOWER SERVICE AND REPAIRS
HANDYMAN SERVICES
PORTABLE TOILET AND SHOWER HIRE
RETAINING WALLS
COLLECT & DELIVERY
AVAILABLE HIGHFIELDS AREA
PEST CONTROL SERVICES
To service
ALL SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS
Proud to be
HIGHFIELDS RESIDENTS
Toowoomba Mower Centre
4630 2150 for local pick-up
SECURITY
MOWING AND SLASHING
LANDSCAPING SERVICES AND SUPPLIES
PICK UP AND DELIVERY
SECURITY SCREENS
PAINTER
MECHANICAL SERVICES
•
•
•
•
•
•
QUALITY
SERVICE
Global Scan computer diagnostics
Laser wheel alignments
Computer wheel balancer
Car air conditioner re-gas service
Repairs on all cars and mowers
Roadworthy inspections for cars & trailers
Lot 15 Industrial Road, Crows Nest Qld 4355
Ph: 4698 1300 Fax: 4698 1495 A/h: 4698 1406
Local Tradesman
PLUMBING SERVICES
DANIEL GODDARD
PAINTER
Crow’s Nest - Highfields
Top quality work at the right
price
0400 291 377
SERVICES
Painter BSA L/N 1006187
CALL EDDIE
CLAY THORPE
PLUMBER
FOR YOUR PAINTING AND VARNISHING WORK
• FREE quotation
• Reliable service
• Residential work
only
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939 Haden Rd, Crows Nest 4355
Reliable quality
mechanical
service
QBSA No: 1120956
Licensed Plumber-Drainer
Domestic Commercial Industrial
M/S 357 Crows Nest Qld 4355
4698 1633 - 0407 766 322
• Guttering
• Rainwater Tank Fitting
• Blocked Drains
• New installations
• Septic Installation
• Household Maintenance
07 4698 8104
0411 499 282
DRAIN MACHINE NOW AVAILABLE
QBSA 1131994
Competitive Rates
• New car
• General & 4WD
• Electronic
• Suspension
DANIEL FIELD
QBSA No: 1070000
Highfields
Industrial Estate
•
•
•
•
• Safety certificates
• Pre purchase
inspection
Phone 4696 7116
Q Fleet & Fleet
Card authorised
Gas Fitter
Plumber
Drainer
Service locating
TELECOMS SERVICE
0427 104 858 - 4697 9090
ALUMINIUM GUTTER GUARD
MOWER SERVICE AND REPAIRS
DENNIS NISSEN MOTORS
Lot 15 Industrial Road, Crows Nest
QBSA 48385
4698 1300
Service domestic sewerage
treatment plants
•
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•
•
•
•
STIHL Saws & Trimmers
ROVER & MTD Mowers
ABN 17 953 820 127
General plumbing installations
Renovations & maintenance
Hot water systems
• Wood heaters
Blocked drains/burst pipes
• Tanks & Pressure Pumps
Design & install onsite sewerage facilities
A&A worm farm waste systems (biological waste solutions)
Ph: 0427 709 347
& Trimmers
These advertisements are read in almost 9000 urban and rural homes each week
A cost-effective way for your customers - both old and new - to find you
Call and book yourself a space today - Phone 4615 4416
10 - HIGH COUNTRY NEWS, AUGUST 14, 2012
TYRES AND BATTERIES
GOLF
EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
FARM PRODUCE
HOME BUSINESS
CROWS NEST: August 1 Sporters winners B. Woodhead 31,
G. Dawes 27. Putting M. Burgess
20. Pins 7-16 B. Woodhead, 8-17 L.
Kruger. August 5 - Crows Nest Fuel
Supplies stroke, monthly medal
Winner R. Burgess 67. Runner-up
M. Strong 68. Rundown R. Burgess,
M. Strong, R. Freeman, M.
Woodhead, A. Case, J. Somerville.
Pins 3-12 A. May, 8-17 R. Burgess.
August 12 - Golf World single
stableford overall winner, mens and
ladies winner. August 19 - Damian
Cox memorial single stroke, winner
and runner up. - John Somerville.
HAY for sale. Round
bales, red pannicum or forage hay. Some shedded.
Prices negotiable. Phone
4630 0227
FIREWOOD
FIREWOOD
• All areas • Iron Bark
• Split • Delivered
0408 716 147
or 4698 1399.
FIREWOOD
QUALITY SEASONED
From $90 per load
MARKET & CAR BOOT SALE
THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 - 8am - Noon
Split STRINGYBARK,
BOX & IRONBARK
Free Delivery
0418 190 064
SPLIT-BUSTER
ST ANNE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, HIGHFIELDS
Cnr Highfields and Kuhls Roads - $15 per site
LET ME SPLIT YOUR
FIREWOOD
HYDRAULICALLY.
Phone 5462 4748
PROCEEDS TO CHURCH BUILDING FUND
FLORIST
• Devonshire tea and coffee in the hall • BBQ
• Sausage Sizzle • Soft drinks • Bookstall
• Cake stall • Soft toys • Many private stalls also.
Inquiries to Noel on 4696 8913
You’re invited to a
NATURAL HEALTH AFTERNOON
SUNDAY AUGUST 19 starting 2pm
at Meringandan Uniting Church
• Dr Russell Ing will share significant yet simple
principles for preventing disease and restoring health,
supported by currrent medical advice.
• Simple but effective natural remedies demonstrated
and concludes with a light tea.
$10 adult - U12s $5 Book: 4630 5101 or 0448 982 739
A community service from Highfields-Meringandan SDA Church
HIGHFIELDS
FLORIST
Tel/Fax 4615 5056
FOR RENT
ONE brm unit/granny
flat. Highfields. Close to
Coles. Phone 4698 7936.
SENIORS WEEK CELEBRATIONS
Anglican Hall Crows Nest
Wednesday, August 22
• Morning Tea 9.30am • Entertainment 10am by
Kay Deguara and Desree Iona Crawford from Brisbane
• Lunch to follow - RSVP for catering by August 15
to Daph Taylor 4698 1298 or Pat Williams 4698 4163
Sponored by Toowoomba Regional Council
• 12 months rego • QB
• Large awning
• Water tank • Gas bottle
• Large toolbox
Phone 4698 1779
“PADDOCK TO PLATE”
TOP QUALITY BEEF
From our family farm...
....to your family table
HORMONE FREE
Only $10/kg delivered
www.pinelandsbeef.com
Ph: 4698 4151
FAIRY FLOSS
Pack of 3 delicious
flavours.
•$5 per single pack or
discount for bulk BUY 4 GET 1 FREE
• Great for parties
• Orders taken
Ph: 0429 114 273
CROWS NEST COMBINED CHURCHES CHOIR
‘Nearly Spring’ Coffee Night
FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 - 7pm for 7.30 pm start
CROWS NEST UNITING CHURCH HALL
Musical Program and Light Supper
Tickets $10 - Ph: Cherrill 4698 1387
LIONS CLUB of CROWS NEST
SAUSAGE SIZZLE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 - 9 - 12 noon
in front of Crows Nest IGA Supermarket
Proceeds to cancer accommodation lodge Toowoomba
GOLD COIN DONATION All Welcome
CROWS NEST BLUE CARE CENT SALE
CABARLAH HALL SATURDAY, AUGUST 18
Light lunch at noon Cent sale to follow
Entry $7 - Enquiries: 4696 6211
CROWS NEST CARERS TOMBOLA - CENT SALE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
CATHOLIC CHURCH HALL
Doors open 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm start
Multi-raffles - Afternoon Tea Admission $3
COMPUTERS
ON-SITE COMPUTER SERVICES
$90 fixed fee
Oakey Meringandan Highfields and
Toowoomba areas
Contact Aaron 0427 968 803
[email protected] - www.aaronstalling.com
LOST AND FOUND
FOUND: A Bible. Corner
of Kuhls and Cawdor Rds.
Phone 4696 8869.
FOUND: Baby capsule
liner. Haden-Crows Nest
Rd. Aug 2. Design on
white side, black under
side. Ph. 4698 8195.
FOUND: Young grey
cockatiel. Christina CtKuhls Rd area. 4696 8137.
LOST: Groomsville area,
August 4. Millie - small
white female Maltese
Shizu X. May or may not
be wearing collar and lead.
Phone 0458 386 639.
LOST: Young, tame,
friendly galah Meringandan August 9. Much loved
family pet. 4696 7452.
PETS
FOR SALE
OFF ROAD CAMPER
TRAILER - $6000
ANGUS bulls x 2. 12 mths
old, well-bred, quiet. $880
each. Ph. 4698 8171
LUCERNE mulch. Small or
round bales. Can deliver.
4630 8736 or 0439 308
716.
POWER poles treated
hardwood, supplied, delivered. 0419 707 867.
TV CABINET: Timber.
1100mm x 600mm x
1410mm high. Asking
$295 cash. Ph: 4615 5809.
WASHING MACHINE:
5kg heavy duty Commodore. Near new condition.
$300. Phone evenings
4698 1412.
fit your beloved pooch
for the cold weather, day
or night. Lorraine 4698
7936 or 0407 297 308
PLASTERER
PLASTERER
for a local reliable
PLASTERER
call 0418 733 749.
QBSA: No: 1002151
POULTRY
BANTAMS for sale. Purebred, gold and silver wyandotte and buff pecan pullets $20. Roosters $10.
Ph. 4696 5263.
GARAGE SALE
The Crows Nest
Historical Society Inc.
LOCAL
GARDEN CARE
Pruning, Weeding,
Digging , Lawns,
Hedges, Mulching
and Yard Clean-ups
Prompt, Reliable,
Experienced
0437 507 892
4698 1010
BORNEO BARRACKS LADIES: August 7 - Single vs par competition for trophies donated by
Jenny Burgess. Jenny Burgess +4,
Pat Walker +2, Connie
Harrison square on count
back, Lotte Pedersen
square. Rundown Barbara Weier -2, Wendy
Ladewig -3. Pin shots 1st
(all in) Connie Harrison,
2nd on 17 (all in) Connie
Harrison;, pro pin Pat
Walker. Tuesday, August
14 - Single stroke, monthly medal and putting
competition for trophies
donated by Jessella
McConnell followed by
a ladies meeting. - Dawn
Lord.
GOOMBUNGEE: August 5 - Mens matchplay J. Langton and G.
Buckley d. C. Hall and B. Peters 2 up, G. Skuse and G. Egan d. D.
Booth and N. Pedersen 5 and 4, M. and S. Peters d. G. Herriman and
J. Caldwell 5 and 3, I. Maclean and A. Reis d. K. Blanck and P.
McDonald 1 up. Remaining members played a single stableford for
club trophies. Mens winner D. Cass 37 from A. Krahenbring 36.
Ladies winner A. Norris 41 from D. Skuse and S. Dalziel 34. Rundown D. S. A. and R. Mann. Mens pin 3/12 G. Skuse. 4/13 G. Skuse.
Approach 1/12 S. Peters. Ladies in 8/17 A. Cass. Approach 3/12 L.
Alexander. Members draw $ 10. Member No. 97 not present. Next
Week $ 15. Congratulations to John on his hole in one at Borneo
Barracks. August 9 - Single stableford for club trophies. Mens winner
S. Elfverson 37 from T. Sheridan and D. Cass 35. Mens pin 8/17 and
approach 9/18 won by D. Cass. Ladies winner J. Wieck 38 from D.
Peters 37. Ladies pin 8/17 C. Hall. Approach 4/13 D. Skuse.
August 16 - Men’s single stableford for club trophy, ladies vss for
club trophy. August 19 - Third round mens 4bbb matchplay and
single stableford. For remaining members club trophies. The
Goombungee Golf Club thanks Pioneer Arms Hotel, Garry Stegert
Pest Control, Darryl O’Brien Electrician, Goombungee RSL sub branch
and Maclagan Motors for sponsoring some of our golf holes. We are
still looking for sponsors if you can help please call or email
goombungeegolfclub@ bigpond.comNev Pedersen ( aka Captain Pedro
) has again taken up the captain’s position for Goombungee Golf
Club. Contact club house 4696 5245 or 0427 965 561. - Captain
Pedro.
TABLE TENNIS
CROWS NEST: July
30 - Crows Nest (6): J.
Kahler 3, S. Macdonald
1, H. Cornell 0 d. Bergen
(5): Dale Macdonald 2, G.
Fisher 2, L. Taylor 1.
Hampton (7): B. Kahler
3, Don Macdonald 1, B.
Macdonald 1 d. Ravensbourne (4): S. Murphy 2,
R. Shelton 2, L. Kelk 0.
Highfields (7): D. Shum
2, R. Kelk 2, Kurt
Macdonald 1 d. Whichello (4): M. Macdonald
3, P. Graham 1, T.
Macdonald 0.
August 6 - RavensBARBARA’S
bourne (6): S. Murphy 3,
MOBILE
R. Shelton 2, L. Kelk 0 d.
HYDROBATH
Bergen (5): Dale
& CLIPPING
Macdonald 1, G.Fisher 2,
Specialising in large
L.Taylor 1. Crows Nest
and guard dogs
(9): J.Kahler 3, S.
4692 6121
Macdonald 2, H. Cornell
0403 054 784
d. Pechey (2): G. Knight
0, P. Kruger 1, D. Vandersee 1. Highfields (6): D.
HORSE RUG
Shum 3, R. Kelk 2, Kurt
REPAIRS
Macdonald 1 d. HampDog rugs from $10
ton (4): B. Kahler 2, B.
Crows Nest - 0468 993 886 Macdonald 0, Don
Macdonald 1. - Joy
DOGGIE coats made to Bretz.
PUBLIC NOTICES
GARDENING AND
HANDYMAN
Ladies meeting
Captain Pedro returns
Fixtures
GARAGE SALES
SAMUEL AVENUE
CROWS NEST
Saturday, August 18
8am - 2pm
Household items, fridge,
lounge suite, extension
table and chairs
and much more
Damian Cox
memorial
ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING
will be held on
Tuesday, August 21,
2012 at 10 am
at Carbethon Folk
Museum & Village
CROWS NEST Community Newsgroup: crowcall.com.au Mail: faqs@
crow-call.com.au
SHOP TO LET
CROWS NEST: Shop to
let. Phone 4698 1011.
WORK WANTED
ACCOUNTS payable or
administration person requires work. Highfields/
Crows Nest. 60-70 hrs/
fortnight. 0488 441 779.
MARMALADE
ORANGES
$2 per kg
Recipe available
Meringandan
West
4696 9097 or
0421 694 907
Alex Stariha
CROW’S NEST CATTLE SALE
RESULTS FROM SALE, SATURDAY, AUGUST 4
Pat Collingwood sold 15 month old Blonde cross steers
for $830 and $820. Collins Grazing sold 64 Charbray
cross weaners 6-8 mths for top of $615. The Scott family
sold Murray Grey steers for $775. Ray Thompson,
Cawdor sold Hereford weaners to a top of $620.
NEXT SALE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 AT 10 AM
EARLY BOOKINGS INCLUDE:
20 Drought Master steers - 15 mths
20 Charbray steers - 15 mths
15 Angus cross steers 12-15 mths
10 Hereford steers acc the breeder
10 Drought Master steers, acc the breeder
30 Braford steer weaners 6-8 mths
25 Euro Cross weaner steers
30 Euro Cross weaner heifers
20 Drought Master heifer calves
15 Charbray heifer calves
2 Braford bulls 4 yo, top quality $1500 each.
WANTED: ALL TYPES OF AGISTMENT
WITHIN 100 KMS OF CROWS NEST
FOR BOOKINGS AND INFORMATION
PLEASE PHONE ALEX STARIHA AUCTIONS
DAVID STARIHA .............. 0412 704 456
RICK ZELLER ................. 0428 879 531
It costs you less to sell at Crow’s Nest
MONDAY, AUGUST 6 2012
CATTLE: Numbers reduced to 540 cattle at Elders
Harristown. Export classes remained firm while
prime trade cattle were dearer and in short supply.
Best heavy bulls a/c the Smith Family, Wellcamp
topped at 159.2c to return $1568. Heavy bullocks
from Goondiwindi weighing 724kg realised 178.2c
to return $1291. Best bullocks from Pilton topped
at 185.2c while heavy steers from Millmerran made
194c. Heavy feeder steers ex Westbrook topped at
205.2c. Heavy heifers ex Chinchilla weighing 660kg
made 173.2c to return $1143. Best heavy heifers
realised 198.2c. A very light yarding of cows saw
the best make 152.2c while cull dairy cows sold to
140.2c. Trade steers ex Cambooya made 230.2c
while their heifer mates made 226.2c. Feeder steers
for the trade market topped at 232.2c with heifer
vealers reaching 225.2c and best lightweight store
steers topping at 234.2c.
PIGS: 240 pigs yarded with prime pork once again
selling to excellent rates. Prime bacon very strong,
Backfatter sows sold to record rates and quality store
pigs were very dear. Prime pork sold from 280 to
299c/kg, while prime light bacon 271 to 285c/kg
and prime bacon 243 to 278c/kg. Sows topped at
176c/kg,while forward stores from $145 to $160/
head and weaner pigs from $75 to $100/head.
Bookings for next Toowoomba sale
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Murphys Creek community Holiday winner
centre set to be ready
by November
Lockyer Valley Mayor
Steve Jones said a new community centre would finally
give Murphy’s Creek something to look forward to after
last year’s devastating floods.
Cr Jones was speaking after an official sod turning to
mark the start of the building
which has been funded by the
Rotary Club of Tasmania.
“We had an almighty mess
on our hands with the floods
when the Rotarians came
from Tasmania to offer assistance. “
They had started fund raising in Tasmania within an
hour of seeing the Murphy’s
Creek floods on TV news and
ended up raising $900,000 to
build a new community centre.
“Now that gives us something to look forward to as
life here was in a vacuum after the floods. Soon we’ll
have a building for meetings,
sport, school events and
graduations.
“In 50 years this building
will still be the centre of life
in Murphy’s Creek,” he said.
Mayor Steve Jones and builder Ivan Johnston.
After the official ceremony, builder Ivan
Johnston took the Mayor on
a tour of the site where work
has just started. His firm,
Ivan Johnston and Co., won
the contract to construct the
Ravensbourne
State cross
country titles fun run and
fair
Shobelle Root, Crows
Nest State School, has
competed at the 12 years
and under State cross
country championships in
Cairns. She was a member of the Darling Downs
team and competed in the
11year girls 3km race.
She ran 25th out of a field
of 55 runners. Shobelle
fulfilled her personal best
goal in Cairns and also
ran her best time of the
season. Shobelle thanks
Heritage Bank and PCCN
for financial assistance to
attend the State championships.
The Ravensbourne Sporting Association will hold its
annual fun run on September
29.
Spokesman John Jeffery
said that after the success of
last year’s inaugural fun run,
it was decided to make this
an annual event.
The fun run and fair is a
community day starting with
the fun run from the Ravensbourne sports oval to the scenic lookout and return, either
a three or six kilometre run,
and continuing with novelty
sports events and games all
morning. The day will start
with the run at 8.30am, sign
on from 7am. Events include
tug of war, sprints and novelty races, especially catering for the young ones.
Breakfast and a variety of
healthy snacks will be available. Participants will be entertained with live music.
RACQ CareFlight will
benefit.
new centre. Mr Johnston
told the Mayor the building
could be completed by November. There is now sufficient funds left in the
$900,000 to fit out the interior and kitchen.
The Kingfisher Bay (Fraser Island) four nights for four
people holiday, the major prize in the Crows Nest
Christmas in July promotion, was won by Graham
Gossow, Crows Nest. The holiday was donated by
the High Country News. The promotion, organised by
the Crows Nest Business Alliance, was supported by
26 local businesses. The winning ticket was from a
purchase at Dennis Nissen Motors. ABOVE: Dennis
Nissen congratulates Graham Gossow.
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