October 2014 - Part 11
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October 2014 - Part 11
2014 SOUTH BURNETT DISTINGUISHED BUSINESS PERSON AWARD Earl Pratt of Murgon The 2014 South Burnett Business Excellence Awards presentation night was held on Wednesday 15th October 2014. The winners were announced at the award presentation dinner held in the Kingaroy Town Hall. Mr Earl Pratt of Murgon was the recipient of the 2014 South Burnett Distinguished Business Award. In acknowledging the merits of Earl Pratt, MC John Carey said: The Pratt family has been involved in the livestock agency business in the Burnett since 1946 when Earls father Basil (Buck) Pratt started a small Agency in Murgon in 1946. Earl joined his father in the family business after finishing school in 1954. Earl and his parents started BD Pratt & Co in 1962 and continued in that successful business till 1979 when they sold out to Australian Estates Pty Ltd. In that period of time they conducted livestock sales in Murgon and Goomeri and saw the opening of the current live weight selling complex in Murgon in 1979. After the sale of the business Earl continued his involvement in the industry by becoming a commission buyer for several meat works companies taking him through the North and South Burnett and into central Queensland. In 1987 Earl and his son Paul started Pratt Agencies Pty Ltd at a small premises in Lamb Street Murgon. Earl still plays a part in Pratt Agencies today with his son Paul and wife Stacey, taking care of the day to day running of the business. He sat on the committee of the Saleyards Association of Queensland for 12 years serving 5 years as President. Earl became President of the Qld Livestock Agents Association in 1992 and remained President until 2004. He was elected to the National Saleyards Quality Assurance Committee in 1998 which he served on for 16 years, 10 years as president, retiring from the position only last week. Outside the agency business Earl was involved with many local organisations such as the Murgon Show Society in his early years and has played a large part on the St. Joseph’s Parish finance committee for many years. Earl served as councillor for the Murgon Shire Council from 1985 to 1997 and 2000 to 2004. One of his greatest achievements while on council was the push for the development of the current IGA shopping complex for Murgon, which came under heavy criticism at the time but has proved to be a huge benefit for the local community. He is still actively involved on the committee of the Murgon Dairy Museum. Earl has had a full and enjoyable life involvement with the livestock industry and has always had the best interests of Murgon and it’s community fully in his focus. We congratulate Earl Pratt of Murgon on his award. South Burnett Business Excellence Awards (other category) South Burnett Directions would like to sincerely thank every nominee. The judging panel has had a difficult task in selecting the finalists from a number of high quality nominations. Congratulations to the following category finalists (in alphabetical order). Small Business Hotondo Homes Mulanah Gardens Ollies Mower Service Somethings Country Taste South Burnett Medium Business Bill Hull Car Centre Blackbutt Medical Centre Boondooma Dam Recreational Area Proteco Gold Visit Oz Large Business Burnett Business Centre Jobmatch Kingaroy Joinery Start Up Business Boondooma Dam Recreational Area Jamaica Blue Mangan Joinery OriGINAL Hair by Gina Room Motels Young Business Owner/Operator Cooks Bakery Herbohn’s Auto Electrical James Giles Plumbing Kingaroy Fitness Centre Mangan Joinery People’s Choice for Customer Service Blackbutt Medical Centre Bunya Nut Café Earthtones Beauty Therapy Glendon St Medical Centre Nanango Country Bakehouse The Murgon Town Award went to Lance & Leanne Ray of Murgon Tyre and Auto BARAMBAH TRANSPORT Your Local Bloke 0418 987 561 CONTACT : Jeff Braithwaite Murgon Depot : 55 Lamb Street Murgon. Brisbane Depot : 58 Boyland Ave. Coopers Plains. Leaving Brisbane Daily at 2.00pm (5 days a week) 25 26 Heavy Cows to $1235.00 1400 head yarded in Murgon on Tuesday 14th October at the fortnightly Liveweight sale The market for all descriptions of cattle suited to the processing or feed lotting sectors of the industry was very strong. With the ongoing dry weather and more and more producers now having serious issues with the lack of water as well as feed, plainer conditioned cattle outside meatworks and feedlot specifications are becoming difficult to shift. Cattle were sent from Mundubbera, Gayndah, Mt Perry Biggenden, Durong, Kingaroy, Nanango and locally. 630 kg Charbray steers from Murgon sold to $2.09 c/kg returning $1333.00. John Leggett Gayndah sold Brahman cross steers for $1257.00. Campview Grazing Manumbar sold 575 kg Hereford cross steers for $1260.00 at $2.19 c/kg. 520 kg Heifers from Tansey sold to $2.19 c/kg to return $1139.00. Full mouthed Hereford steers from Boondooma sold for $1.82 c/kg for $967.00. The best of the heavy Bulls yarded sold to $1487.00 and $1.82 c/kg. Heavy Cows topped at $1.98 c/kg and $1235.00. Cows 500 – 600 kg topped at $1.95 c/kg for 575 kg Angus cross cows on account of Ian Campbell Murgon which returned $1123.00. V Browning Moffatdale sold 590 kg Charolais Cows for $1120.00 and $1.89 c/kg. Brahman Cows a/c K & J Stretton Manyung sold for $849.00 at $1.77 c/kg & $778.00 and $1.73 c/kg – 470 and 449 kg respectively. 397 kg Cows from Murgon sold for $636.00 at $1.60 c/kg. Light conditioned store Cows sold from $1.10 c/kg to $1.30 c/kg. Euro cross steers a/c M & M Laughton Moffatdale sold for $2.13 c/kg, $947.00 & $2.01 c/kg, $822.00 to average $2.09 and $900.00. Local 426 kg Droughtmaster steers sold to $887.00 at $2.08 c/kg. 368 kg Brangus steers a/c R & D Warren Mondure sold for $2.07 c/kg to return $763.00. Glenclare Investments Manumbar sold Charbray steers for $745.00 (1.90) & $643.00 (1.92). E & S Pick Windera sold a line of Brangus weaner steers for an average of $466.00 at 257 kg and $1.81 c/kg. J & M Zillman Gayndah sold Charbray weaner steers for $588.00 (1.89) & Droughtmaster x weaner steers for $486.00 (1.83). Simmental cross weaner steers a/c P & A Dingle Mt Perry sold for $483.00 at $1.80 c/kg. 260 kg vealers from GKM Murgon sold to $489.00 at $1.85 c/kg. M & C Ward Murgon sold 475 kg Belmont red cross Heifers for $898.00 at $1.89 c/kg. R & F Nichol Mt Perry sold 337 kg Charbray Heifers for $624.00 and $1.85 c/kg. 384 kg Charolais Heifers sold for $$1.83 c/kg to return $704.00. 305 kg Droughtmaster Heifers from Tansey sold for $468.00 at $1.53 c/kg. K & M Armstrong Manyung sold 275 kg vealer Heifers for $501.00 at $1.82 c/kg. 250 kg weaner Heifers from R Dower Tingoora sold for $400.00 at $1.60 c/kg. Jambili Pastoral Windera sold 230 kg vealer Heifers for $407.00 and $1.77 c/kg. Plainer conditioned weaner Heifers sold from $1.15 c/kg to $1.40 c/kg. Few Cows & Calves were yarded selling to $510.00. 27 ‘A Sense of Wonder’ Robyn Dower, a South Burnett Artist, has spent the last three years planning her latest exhibition in collaboration with her sister Kay Gorring. Combining their talents in art and literature, the exhibition ‘A Sense of Wonder’ is based on a heart-warming story that will raise your curiosity and delight your senses. In essence, it literally brings to life, through the use of actual art pieces, a heart-warming story of love, loss, triumph and tragedy that spans three generations of one family. While remaining light-hearted, this emotional charged venture is exciting, fun and relatable, providing all age groups with aspects to enjoy. The story itself ‘A Sense of Wonder’ traces the life of a young woman by the name of Annabel whose destiny, was being shaped by circumstances beyond her control. Annabel should have been happy with a successful career and all the trappings of her father’s wealthy family. However, she found herself increasingly dissatisfied and searching for a sense of belonging and meaning to her life. Her father and his family, each for their own reasons, refused to tell Annabel anything about her early childhood. So when Annabel received an invitation, seemingly out of the blue, from her maternal Grandmother, Kate, she readily accepted. Feeling sad and confused and in desperate need of answers Annabel embarks on a journey of rediscovery that changes her life and her destiny forever. So come along to “A Sense of Wonder” and retrace Annabel’s footsteps back when she first arrived at her Grandma’s house. Fill in the missing blanks in her life by discovering the clues that cleverly weave their way through the exhibition or simply settle down in a comfy seat and read the story itself in book form - a three part epic tale that through the magic of poetic rhyme can be read in just fifteen minutes. The majority of the art pieces and the story books are all available for purchase so come along and enjoy a heart-warming experience and perhaps take your own little piece of “Wonder” home forever. With lots of things to see and do, it will make great family entertainment over the Christmas Holidays. The gallery will close from the 1st of December for installation and will re-open at 6pm Friday the 5th of December for opening night. $5.00 entry fee, with food and nibbles supplied. Local wine will be available for purchase. This exhibition will run from the 6th of December through to the 31st of January (excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day) Gallery Hours 10.00am – 4pm Daily. Free Entry. Art by Robyn Dower / also South Burnett artists and Story by Kay Gorring, Copyright 2014/2015 (1) The Beginning of ‘Wonder’ Grandma Kate’s Story Out to the letterbox by the front gate, troubled and anxious, hurried Grandma Kate. She was waiting for news about Annabel. Was her Granddaughter really doing that well? After reading the letter she held in her hand Kate decided she would have to devise a plan to somehow convince an estranged Annabel that she needed to return and stay a spell. It was through her friends and their letters to Kate that kept her informed of her granddaughter’s fate. She was successful now, had made quite a name but she still wasn’t happy just the same. The letter showed that all was not well and Kate grew worried for Annabel. Kate knew she wasn’t in her rightful place and time she came home to wonder’s embrace. Kate’s eyes drifted to the frame on her wall. Would it have been different after all? If George hadn’t been killed during the war and was here for the granddaughter he never saw? Kate allowed her mind to stroll down memory lane reflecting on happy times and times of great pain. When she first met George and his whimsical heart and the hours they spent sharing a passion for art. Their love of all Creatures, elephant to mouse and how they were going to fill up their house with quirky, fun pieces to make people think like the two fat chooks still perched on her sink. They’d kept people wondering, often perplexed as to what on earth they’d be up to next. Maybe a scruffy dog, maybe a cat, maybe a goldfish wearing a hat. Once George had placed a lump in their bed but when Kate asked, he only winked instead. “That’s Fred,” he said in his mischievous way “and you’ll 28 have to guess before I’ll say.” Some thought them eccentric, just crazy fools, others, a rare gift like two precious jewels. Whatever their reasons they all came to see the happy little house where wonder was free. When Edith was born they were over the moon although there were rumours of war coming soon. It was a time of uncertainty, fear and fright especially when George was called up to fight. Promising not to end what they’d just begun they vowed to keep always their keen sense of fun. To follow a simple life immersed in the arts and enjoy all the wonder such a life imparts. When Kate learned George wasn’t coming back, her colours seemed to drain to endless black and that promise they had vowed to keep, spoke to her through her sadness deep. To pursue a dream they’d had in their heart, a sense of wonder through the love of art and Edith, their daughter, gave Kate the drive to keep George’s passion for art alive. Whether it’s whimsy or whether it’s real, it was art that helped their hearts to heal. Creating together at every chance made their hearts sing, their spirits dance. They opened their home for all to share inviting people from everywhere. Its magic helped lots of sad hearts to mend and many remained a lifelong friend. Edith grew up happy, talented and smart and she moved to the city to study art. She hoped to open her own gallery one day and continue that sense of wonder and play. She came back often to her mother Kate bringing James when they started to date. James loved Edith and her fun way of life and before very long he made her his wife. James’ upbringing was strict with no room for art, and he was never allowed to follow his heart. For he was creative, so gentle and shy but somehow a failure in his father’s eye. So it was in with Kate they chose to move although James’ family did not approve and despite his family not once coming round James was happy in the new life he’d found. Edith put her studies on hold for a while when Annabel’s birth gave them reasons to smile. Annabel was surrounded by their love and fun but the wonder faded having just begun. One night, driving home, Edith was killed and James love of life forever stilled. Nothing Kate did and nothing she said could convince poor James that Edith was dead. She was heartsick herself and very afraid when James’ family had decisions made. They took them back to the city to live. James needed more help than Kate could give. James tried very hard but he never did well and his family were the ones raising Annabel. Kate missed Annabel but James needed her too and James only did what he was told to do. Annabel visited with her Grandma Kate up until around the age of eight. Then James’ family moved much further away and she never came back anymore to stay. Kate wiped her tears. There was no time to dwell. Would her plan work? Only time would tell. She enlisted her friends from far and near. She would need their help to get Annabel here. It was time she came home, her past to face and allow herself back to her childhood place. To let go of hurt, frustration and pain and learn to trust in wonder again. Kate’s heart ached for her granddaughter dear but she knew that she just couldn’t be here. It was Annabel’s choice alone to make and a risk that Kate just had to take... Look out for Part 2 of this wonderful story in our next November edition of the Murgon Moments. 29 MURGON DAIRY AND HERITAGE MUSEUM I looked in my dictionary to see what the word ‘heritage’ meant and it said ‘property that is or can be inherited; a tradition etc. derived from one’s ancestors or the past. On Saturday 4th October, as part of the ‘South Burnett and Cherbourg on Show’ long weekend, the Museum held a Heritage Working Day. When you see how things were done in the early days by our ancestors, it certainly is an eye-opener. There was certainly no time for anyone to be bored, as it was a lot of hard work but our ancestors didn’t complain, they just got stuck in to the work, as they knew it just had to be done, in most cases just to survive.. There was a lot of interesting displays at the Heritage Day – Leather Works, Blacksmith, Rope Making, Bush Poet, Spinning, Shearer and Animal Nursery, Whip Cracking, Dairy cow and Calf, Butter Making, Post splitting, as well as entertainment for the children. If you missed out this year, mark the date in your diary for next year – same time, same place, for a bigger and better Heritage Day (hopefully). The Museum is open 7 days a week from 9.30am to 12.30pm.and can be found on Gayndah Road. The Museum has plenty to offer for people of all ages. You will have no trouble finding us, as you can see the herd of colourful cows lined up along the fence waiting to greet you. For enquiries, please phone the Museum on 41 695001 and if it is after hours, be sure to leave a message and one of our friendly Museum volunteers will contact you as soon as it is possible. 30 LYN KOY A few months ago Stanwell bid goodbye to Nicole Connolly, Community Relations coordinator who was based at Tarong Power Station & Meandu Mine. I am pleased to introduce South Burnett resident Kirstie Schumacher, as Nicole’s replacement. Kirstie commenced employment with Stanwell in the community relations coordinator role. Kirstie grew up in Blackbutt and attended primary school and secondary schools at Blackbutt, Yarraman and Nanango State High School. Over the years you may have worked alongside her or known of her through her employment with the former Nanango Shire, South Burnett Regional Council or South Burnett CTC. I look forward to introducing Kirstie to you at forthcoming community information sessions, or other events across the South Burnett in the coming weeks. If there are other staff within your organisations or networks who would appreciate knowing who the local Stanwell contact point is, please on forward this notice to them. Kirstie is the first point of contact for: Social investment - sponsorship or community funding enquiries First point of contact to assist with general enquiries or concerns about Stanwell’s South Burnett operations Community information sessions rsvp’s Shortly she will be in contact with you to invite you to our forthcoming community information session on 27 November at Gumnut Place in Murgon . In the interim please feel to give her a call on 4160 9233 or send her an email on Kirstie. [email protected] John Carey Community & Indigenous Relations Manager Stakeholder Engagement, Stanwell, Tarong Power Station 31 YALLAKOOL, BP DAM, PACKED FOR AUSTACKLE FISHING COMP Craig Taylor proudly shows off his name on the scoreboard, Craig landed a 3.255kg Yellowbelly to be equal first with Lucas Townsend who also landed a 3.255kg Yellowbelly. 260 entries were recorded and over 100 fish were weighed in over the two days and the final draw of the competition saw an elated angler take away the prize Fishing Kayak. 32 The winners in each class at the Austackle 2014 Bjelke-Petersen Dam Inland Family Fishing Classic. One of the 60 plus events saw the Deadly Wayz Band led by Hedley Fisher (on right) performing in the Murgon CBD park during the South Burnett and Cherbourg on Show October long weekend celebrations. 33 The South Burnett hard to Find? Three chances and eventually its right. First it was put on the opposite side of the road, next it had 800m where it now has 10km. If you turned left in 800m you would end up in the farmers paddock which can be seen in the distance. Then there was this sign in Nanango coming in from Brisbane or Toowoomba. If you follow the arrow to Goomeri you would end up in the Forestry going to Kilcoy. The old saying is don’t believe everything you see but it’s just a shame that some Main Roads / Tourist organization who put up these beautiful signs can’t get it right the first time. We don’t usually like to criticize but Yes we do care about Tourism in our area! 34 MY MEMORIES OF MY DAYS AT MURGON SCHOOL Over one hundred former teachers and pupils of the high school classes 1961-1962 attended the Murgon Class Reunion 2014. Photo’s of pupils and teachers tracing their school days from primary school to high school made interesting comment. BACK ROW: Paul Sherman, Dulcie Toohey (Hertweck), Coral Johannessen (Grundy), Patricia Campbell (Bourne), Pauline Forbes (Vogt), Vonnie Hanley FRONT ROW: Mr Frank Underwood, Lance Kelly, Diane Meade (Pringle), Phil Meade, Lillian Shelton BACK ROW: Una Niebling (Webber), Alan Fritz, Lynne Steinhardt (Muller), David Milton FRONT ROW: Margaret Lanham (Rose), Lola Saltmer (Steinhardt), Muriel Kefford (Johnson), Marie Brown (Werner), Pam Jessen (Killeen), Joy Fennell (Pratt), Lyn O’Brien (Mayne) 35 Back Row: Glen Vonhoff, Lance & Jean Kelly, Colin Palethorpe, Peter Locke, Gordon Barsby, Perry Finn, John Cutler, John Caswell Centre Row: Patricia Campbell (Bourne), Muriel Kefford (Johnson), Phil Meade, Brian Duffy, Alan Morton, Faye Dascombe (Vinson), Margaret Lanham (Rose), Yolande Euler (Archer), Marie Brown (Werner) Front Row: Mr Underwood, Diane Meade (Pringle), Coral Johannessen (Grundy), Lynne Lip (Michel), Helen Warren, Lynne Wyatt (Thompson) Thank you so much for the privilege of your company at our Reunion. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did, seeing the friends we spent every day with for all those years. Thank you for travelling from all over Australia to be with us. Complete sets of class Photo’s available from http://denise-keelan-photography.fotomerchant.com Muriel Kefford (Johnson) PROSTON LIBRARY WAS PRIVILEGED TO HOST DR CHESTER WILSON AS GUEST SPEAKER “Laughter and singing filled the SBRC Proston Public Library on the morning of 10 September 2014, as guest speaker Dr Chester Wilson entertained a captivated audience of 48. Dr Wilson, GP in Charleville for 35years, touched the hearts of all with his stories, poetry, music and gentle humour. Strumming his banjo, he sang many of his own compositions ... encouraging audience participation in the choruses ... which with enthusiasm they soundly did!!! It was a delightful morning, which no-one wanted to come to a close. Dr Chester Wilson is a very special man, who now calls the South Burnett “home” “ 36 Murgon High School 1961 Form 3C1 Top Row: Tom Reinke, Stanley Barringhaus, Noel Faithfull, Neville Nielson, Ivan Michal, Ken Hiscock, Bill Rhodes, Neville Weir, Ross Greentree, Geoff Grundy, James Olsen 2nd Row: Glenda Pearson, Iris Hegarty, Margaret Rose, Merryl Heading, Avril Duffey, Janice Stolberg? Carol Sippel, Rhonda Wyer, June Cooper, Diane Twidale, Margaret Lanyon? 3rd Row: Maureen Somerfield, Pam Killeen, Lynne Weir, Sally Bain, Gail Kingston, Desma Davis? Joy Pratt Front Row: Lyndall McAntee, Marree Farrer, Daphne Farley, Ken Wakefield, Sandra O’Donnel, Lynne Maine, Faye Vinson Murgon RSL Auxiliary are having a Coach Trip to *Caboolture Heritage Village* on the 13th November, 2014. At a cost of $38 per person it Includes: *Bus fare & entry into Caboolture Heritage Village, *A delicious morning tea en route, *Lucky seat prize, Lunch available at Red Hall Cafe (on site) or take your own. Raffle tickets for sale on the day with lots of prizes to be won. *Come along and join in the fun* For further information and bookings Ph 41681676 JUNIOR CRICKET SEASON READY TO START IN MURGON 37 PLAUDITS FOR OUR THREE POLITICANS Sir Charles Adermann Warren Truss, Deputy Prime Minister The recent naming of the Kingaroy shire council chambers in honour of the achievements attained by Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss brought further distinction to the South Burnett. It meant that three Kingaroy district farmers had the right foresight to better Australia by serving lengthy careers in State and Federal Governments. Firstly there was Sir Charles Adermann who attended the Wooroolin State School until he was 13 and it was shortly after that he banded peanut farmers together to form the then known as the Peanut Marketing Board. Over two periods he was chairman from 1925 until 1952. He later became Kingaroy shire chairman from 1939 (at the outbreak of the Second World War) to 1946. He then went onto become the member for Fisher in this newly established seat. It was in 1960 that he was appointed Minister for Primary Industries where he played a major role in granting additional assistance to Australian rural producers. He was involved with farm land in Kingaroy which was located from the eastern side of Fisher Street through to the Tessmann Road area and north to the base of the Hospital Hill area. This later became a prestige area in residential development. He later retired from his parliamentary career where he was succeded by his son Evan Adermann. It was of interest and that he was preceded in Canberra by William McMahon who later became Prime Minister and then succeded by another Minister in Doug Anthony. For his outstanding contribution, Sir Charles Adermann travelled to London where Queen Elizabeth II bestowed him with the honour of a Privy Councillor of the United Kingdom and in 1966 while five years later he became a Knight of the Order of the British Empire. HARD WORK GAVE A BRIGHT START In his infancy, Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen came from his birthplace in New Zealand with his parents negotiating the Brisbane-South Burnett dirt roads by horse and coach over a four day period. So it was that his parents and other family members took up land at Taabinga Village, more commonly known as Bethany. Because of ill health with his father, Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen finished schooling at 14 so that he and his mother could work the farm. Sir Joh took up the challenge instantly going from a rare novice with horse and a single plough to clearing scrub, many times well into nightfall. Apart from peanuts and harvest time developing his own threshing equipment - where he often slept in a dairy underneath the stars-, he later brought out a technique for quickly clearing scrub with a heavy anchor chain sandwiched between two bulldozers. At the early age of 30, he became a competent businessman which also saw him gain a pilot’s licence which allowed aerial spraying of crops to begin. Sir Joh was elected to the Kingaroy shire council in 1946 where he established good support from Sir Charles Adermann. In 1952, Sir Joh married Florence ‘Flo’ Gillmour who became a political figure in her own right. During 1963, State Premier Sir Francis Nicklin appointed Sir Joh as<Minister for Works and Housing and after five years with this portfolio, it led him to become State Premier. 38 Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen His term from 1968 until 1987 made him the longest serving and living Premier while despite numerous controversies, he was adamant that more dams should be constructed throughout Queensland while the Brisbane Expo was a great memorial to his State contributions. He was the second Kingaroy farmer-councillor to be bestowed with knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II. Even to this day, there are people who applaud the efforts of the former Premier while others have a somewhat different view. One thing is for certain – if Sir Joh did not get a Liberal to cross the floor on the morning vote supporting Tarong versus Milmerran as the site of the next powerhouse, the South Burnett would have become somewhat stagnant. Because of this decision, we now see Kingaroy as a city and the growth of all other towns (chiefly Nanango, Yarraman and Blackbutt) as virtually self supporting with business and employment opportunities (despite the floods and droughts which have plagued the region in the last 20 months.) TAILOR MADE FOR CANBERRA From the moment Warren Truss won the seat of Wide Bay and became the member for the Murgon electorate, it was obvious that his background in Rural Youth and public speaking would play its part in Canberra in pressing home vital decisions for the region. The naming of the Kingaroy council chambers in his honour was just reward for his outstanding achievements which commenced from a humble beginning when a teenage Mannuem-Kumbia farmer of three generations. He became leader of the Nationals in 2007 and is the longest serving Federal leader of any political party in Australia. Mr Truss had the distinction of serving with the Howard Government for 10 years while in that period he was bestowed with seven different ministries. He was a Kingaroy councillor from 1976 to1990 with seven years as mayor. Mr Truss also played a vital role in holding positions with the State Council of the Queensland Grain Growers Association for over 10 years. A former State and National president of Rural Youth is added to his repertoire while he also held the position as president of the Lutheran Church of Australia. Mr Truss and his brother Gary together with Penny Noller dominated rural youth debating in the 60’s and 70’s. This was when Rural Youth was at its strongest with some seven clubs active in the South Burnett this was strong evidence in showing that teenagers had to leave the area for better positions. Keith Kratzmann St Joseph’s Year 5 ‘Cobbers Club’, recently entertained the residents at Castra, with a gymnastics dance. Pru Collard from the ‘SB PCYC’, helped put together. The students performed this in amongst the orchards at Castra while the residents watched from the verandah. 39 A FLYING START FOR QUEENSLAND CHILDREN YEAR 7 JOINS HIGH SCHOOL IN 2015 Educators agree that young teenagers are ready for greater independence and the depth of learning that high schools provide, which is why, in more other states and territories, Yr 7 is already the first year of high school. With the introduction of Prep in 2007 by 2015 Queensland Yr 7 students will be in their eight year of school, and this is the right year for high school to begin. During this Term Murgon State School Campus Year 6 and 7 students will be attending orientation days at the Murgon State High School participating in regular classroom activities. During these days students will be supervised by primary and high school teachers. They will be informed on ‘how to read a timetable’, ‘looking at the behaviour management chart’, ‘mobile phone use’, ‘what to do if you are sick’, ‘how to read a diary’, ‘what about homework’, ‘positive rewards system’, and ‘how to find your way around the High School’, etc. Orientation will take place on the following days: • Week 2 - Monday 13 October • Week 4 - Tuesday 28 October • Week 6 - Monday 10 November • Week 9 - Tuesday 2 December Students will come to school as usual before walking in a group to the High School. They are required to wear full primary school uniform and take a bag with lunch/water bottle/hat/money for Tuckshop. Parents/Carers will have the opportunity to meet High School staff, tour the school and facilities and learn the differences between Year 7 and Year 8. SOUTH BURNETT COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS SPRING STRINGS Wondai Sunday 19th October, Nanango Saturday 25th October The SBCO String Ensemble will be presenting two special spring concerts in October 2014. Join us for an afternoon concert including tea and coffee at the Wondai Church of England Hall, cnr Baynes & Bramston on Sunday 19th October at 3 pm. Or for an afternoon of fine music, wine and cheese, see us at the beautiful gardens of Ringsfield House Nanango on Saturday 25th October at 4 pm. This is a licensed event. BYO chair or picnic blanket. Welcome to Murgon’s new web site Lots of stories, photos, events download the Murgon Moments A great place to Live, Work & Play murgon.net.au DENNIS ELECTRICAL SERVICES For all your electrical needs Domestic, industrial and commercial electrical installations and repairs Switch Boards Power Points Lights Fans TV Aerials Telephone Installs etc. Give our friendly staff a call on 4168 1800 MURGON 40 JOKE FOR THE MONTH Ever wondered why baby diapers have brand names such as “Luvs”, “Huggies” and “Pampers”, while undergarments for old people are called “Depends” ? Well here is the low down on the whole thing. When babies mess in their pants, people are still gonna Luv’em and Pamper’em. When old people mess in their pants, what happens next, “Depends” on who’s in the will! 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Guests feasted on gourmet canapés and themed cocktails whilst being treated to a walk down memory lane via displays of union memorabilia including a souvenir t-shirt collection and framed paraphernalia from past campaigns. Senior Officer, Kate Ruttiman, attended the event, reflecting on our role as conduits of our profession and the 125 years of achievements we have to celebrate in this, the Queensland Teachers Unions 125th year. Other key messages on the night included the importance of coming together in the name of our profession and the strength in our unity. This annual event creates an important opportunity for educators from across our vast region to come together for collegial networking, as well as strengthening communication channels and membership information at a school and branch level. It is also an opportunity to welcome new members into our Branch and encourage member involvement in our Union. HALL HIRE Need a venue for a wedding, staff functions or any other non licensed social function? St Joseph’s parish hall is the answer Ph 4168 1406. Serving the community. 9/119 YOUNGMAN ST. KINGAROY 42 Kathy’s Comments The Murgon Gun is Back!! The Burnett War Museum recently gave their stock to the Yarraman Historical Society. This was an opportunity for us to ask if we could have the gun returned to Murgon and the answer was a resounding yes!! Thanks to Bruce Sommerfeld who organised the transport and Jim Kingston for helping and especially to Ann Martindale from South Burnett Online who helped me sort the details to ensure that we could get the gun back without any problems. The gun is being sanded and painted and then will be proudly placed outside the Murgon RSL. Murgon Pool Update We are applying for funding to Queensland Sport & Rec to get some additional money so that we can do a better upgrade to the pool. I apologise to all of the user groups on the inconvenience that the closure of the pool is causing but I am looking forward to a fantastic facility that will serve us for a long time into the future. We will be seeking input from key stakeholders as we plan the upgrade of the facilities. The Rail Trail and what is Happening We met with the Queensland Triathalon representatives with a view to bringing an event to the South Burnett. They are very keen and are working towards hosting an annual National event. The swim is 1.5klms, followed by a 40k bike ride and then a 10k run. We are hoping that they will utilise a portion of the rail trail for the run section. The bikes will need to go on a sealed surface. This is just an example of the opportunities that are available with the rail trail. We are still negotiating with Gympie Regional Council and the State Government to finalise the details of future arrangements before we go out to public consultation and plan the whole rail corridor. Well done to the Murgon Men’s Shed It is great to see so many men enjoying this wonderful facility. I had the pleasure of attending the Open Day and was thrilled to see the progress so far. It really is a good news story for Murgon and I look forward to seeing more great results as the facility is progressed. Public Meeting with the Mayor in the Murgon Town Hall I am keen to see as many people come along to a meeting in the town hall on the 20th of October at 5.30pm to hear the Mayor talk about what is happening in Council and to provide your feedback and ask any questions on Council matters that you would like to have answered. This will be a good opportunity to meet with the Mayor and fellow Councillors. There will be a supper served at the end of the evening. Everybody is welcome so please come along. Transfer Stations across the Region supporting rural areas I am pleased that this Council as part of our waste management strategy has decided to retain our rural tips. We have to upgrade them to Transfer stations and we have the funding in this financial year to work on a number of the facilities. There will be upgrades at Cloyna, Brigooda, Hivesville and Durong in this financial year as well as some others in the Nanango and Kingaroy areas. The draft waste management strategy will go to public consultation before being finalised so there will be an opportunity for everyone to provide feedback on waste management into the future. Proston Main Street Footpath 43 The design is being worked on including an option to bring the cement up level with the entrances into some of the shops rather than putting ramps up for wheel chair access. There will also be public consultation on the finished surface which could be stencilled concrete or aggregate for example. The work is planned to commence early next year to avoid disruption leading into the Christmas period. Work on Council roads and Main roads Council does not get any of the State Government money for vehicle registrations. We have to fund all of our own roads apart from a few programs mainly with bridges or highly trafficked roads where Council can apply for grants. We have approx. 3000 klms of Council controlled roads to repair and maintain. Council is using the road levy money to grade as many of our roads as we can with the resources we have. We are also doing repairs and maintenance on our sealed roads as quickly as we can. There are a series of Main roads that are controlled and funded by the State Government and in our area they include the Bunya Highway, the Proston Boondooma Road, the Mundubbera Durong Rd, Redgate Rd. Wondai Proston Rd, Barambah Rd and Lancaster’s Rd. The council only work on these roads at the direction of the State Government and if funds are provided by the State Government. Support for Christmas Fair & Business Meetings It is fantastic to see so many people attending the Murgon Business Meetings and the Christmas Fair Meetings. Congratulations to Leo, Margaret and the crew for the great work that you continuously do to promote and support the Murgon community. Councillor Contact Details As always I am working on following up jobs and concerns that have been brought to my attention. Please contact me if you have an issue or wish to make an appointment Cr Kathy Duff (Division 5) South Burnett Regional Council Phone 07 41680225 or 0437020705 or email [email protected] CHERBOURG COOKS PROVIDE FESTIVE FEASTS People can hear birds twitter, chirp and sing as they sit in the relaxing Yurri Muntha, Cherbourg cafe atmosphere for lunch. An array of coffees is available and Yurri Muntha is an ideal place to plan or recount your memories of the South Burnett and Cherbourg. Photo: Mmmm, DEADLY! Yurri Muntha Café’s Kashaunica Stanley shows what’s on offer at their great Cherbourg venue. Nev Jorgensen invites all men & young blokes to the 42nd. meeting of the SOUTH BURNETT SHED MEN to Bill Daniels Shed at 48 Royals Rd. from Kingaroy or Nanango take Petersons Dr. / corner of Royals Rd. Guest speaker : Will be Fr. Nigel a former journalist who has travelled the world and will share his experiences. Nigel now holds the position of leader of St. Marys in Kingaroy Saturday 1st November 2014 at 4.30 pm. Cost $15.00 Drinks & BBQ plus dessert / under 15 free RSVP by 27th.October Nev Jorgensen 41 622 009 Lester Folker 41 621 833 SES EMERGENCY NUMBER 132500 CLOSING TIME For all news items and advertisements is the 20th of each month and they are to be either EMAILED to [email protected] or delivered to Murgon Business & Development Association. 54 Macalister Street, Murgon 44 IN MURGON THIS MONTH Particulars available at the Visitor Information Centre Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 17 Social Tennis, Community Bingo, Shab’s, Blue Light Disco, Friday Night Live, The Comedy Night, Friday night Social Bowls, 18 Bowls, Golf, Murgon Shed Men, Elgin Vale Reunion, 19 Bowls, Golf, Church Services, Buffalo Lodge, Catholic Mass, Spring Strings, 20 SES, Murgon Judo Club, Murgon Moments Deadline, Meet the Mayor, NHW Meet, 21 Art classes Graham House, Creative Friendships, Squash, 22 Bowls, Murgon Judo Club, Rotary, Shab’s, Burnett Bird Keepers, Murgon Shed Men, Cards (6.30pm Mondure Hall), 23 Golf, St Joseph’s Bingo, RSL Bingo, Guides, APEX, Cards (9.30am Bowls Club), Murgon High School Speech Night, 24 Social Tennis, Community Bingo, Shab’s, Goomeri & District Garden Club, Friday night Social Bowls, 25 Bowls, Golf, Catholic Mass, Murgon Shed Men, Dairy Museum Meet, Dusty Day Out, 26 Bowls, Golf, Church Services, Camera Club, Hivesville Markets, 27 SES, Murgon Judo Club, 28 Art classes Graham House, Creative Friendships, Squash, Cattle Sale, Uniting Church Friendship Group, Diabetes Support Group, LIONS 29 Bowls, Murgon Judo Club, Rotary, Shab’s, Cards (6.30pm Mondure Hall), Murgon Shed Men, 30 Golf, St Joseph’s Bingo, RSL Bingo, Guides, Cards (9.30am Bowls Club), Murgon Music Muster, Murgon Business &Development Assoc Meet 6pm RSL, 31 Social Tennis, Community Bingo, Shab’s, Murgon Music Muster, Friday night Social Bowls, DATE CLAIMER NOVEMBER 2014 1 Bowls, Golf, Church Services, Murgon Shed Men, Murgon Music Muster, 2 Bowls, Golf, Church Services, Catholic Mass, Murgon Music Muster, 3 SES, QUOTA, Murgon Judo Club, 4 Art classes Graham House, Creative Friendships, Queensland Rural Womens Network Inc, Squash, Junior Curriculum Evening 5 Bowls, Murgon Judo Club, Rotary, Shab’s, Murgon Shed Men, Cards (6.30pm Mondure Hall), 6 Golf, St Joseph’s Bingo, RSL Bingo, Guides, APEX, Nursing Mothers, South Burnett Cake Decorators, Spinners & Weavers, Cards (9.30am Bowls Club), 7 Social Tennis, Community Bingo, Shab’s, Friday night Social Bowls, 8 Bowls, Golf, Anglican Mothers Union, Catholic Mass, Murgon Shed Men, Sakina’s Seafood, Burnett Flyers Fly In, 9 Bowls, Golf, Church Services, Murgon Markets, 10 SES, Parkinsons Support Group, Murgon Judo Club, 11 Art classes Graham House, Creative Friendships, LIONS, Murgon Show Society, Squash, Cattle Sale, Rememberance Day, 12 Bowls, Murgon Judo Club, Rotary, Shab’s, Murgon Shed Men, Cards (6.30pm Mondure Hall), 13 Golf, St Joseph’s Bingo, RSL Bingo, Guides, Mainly Music, Cards (9.30am Bowls Club), Murgon Business &Development Assoc Meet, Ambulance Meet, 14 Social Tennis, Community Bingo, Shab’s, Barambah Garden Club, Friday night Social Bowls, 15 Bowls, Golf, Murgon Shed Men, Dairy Museum Meet, UPDATED AGE PENSION GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss, today released an updated edition of his Age Pension Guide. Mr Truss said the Guide was extremely popular amongst pensioners because it explains the terms and conditions that apply to the Age Pension as simply as possible. “The Age Pension rules can be confusing and complicated for many people. This guide is designed in an easy to use format to help pensioners understand their entitlements,” Mr Truss said. “It also reassures pensioners that the Age Pension will continue to increase twice per year, as it has done in the past when payment rates are updated on the 20th March and 20th of September. “Income and asset tests, and deeming and other provisions are also adjusted from time to time, which can affect the amount of assistance that pensioners are entitled to receive, so it is important that people have access to the latest information about the support that is available and where it is available from. “The Guide also provides useful information about a range of other issues relating to pensions, including the Pension Bonus and Work Bonus Schemes, the Carer Payment and Allowance, as well as health and discount cards that are available to pensioners,” Mr Truss said. “The Guide is available free of charge and can be ordered by telephoning 1300 301 968, or downloaded from my website www.warrentruss.com.” QBSA 57412 45 Murgon’s Local News Bringing You the Local Issues The South Burnett’s Local Station The Burnett’s Best Music Mix Working together to bring you the issues that matter most MORE THAN $4.3 MILLION IN ROADS TO RECOVERY FUNDING FOR WIDE BAY Federal Member for Wide Bay and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Warren Truss, today announced $4,324,662 of Federal Government funding for local road construction and street repairs in Wide Bay “The funding will come from the Coalition Government’s $2.1 billion Roads to Recovery program,” Mr Truss said. “Roads to Recovery funding assists councils to build new roads, repair streets and improve road access, according to Council priorities. It also provides an important boost to the economy, while improving road safety, the amenity of local communities, and convenience for motorists. “In the 2014 Federal Budget, the Government doubled the Roads to Recovery payments for 2015-16, increasing funding to $700 million for the year. The Coalition Government has extended the Roads to Recovery program for another five years, ensuring that local road funding is able to be directed by councils to where it is most needed. “Councils will be able to lodge their funding applications in October, to gain access to new payments under the Roads to Recovery program in November.” Mr Truss said five local councils in Wide Bay will receive funding allocations in November: COUNCIL 2014-15 ALLOCATION Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council Fraser Coast Regional Council: 46 $27,755 $1,660,154 Gympie Regional Council $940,481 Noosa Shire Council: $553,610 South Burnett Regional Council: $1,142,662 TOTAL FUNDING: $ 4,324,662 CHRISTMAS IS COMING Santa is busy making his toys, the reindeers are being fed well in readiness for their big trip, shops are displaying their wares to Christmas music, and the Goomeri Lions Club is planning “Christmas in the Park”. The Goomeri Christmas Carnival will be held on Saturday the 6th of December, it is hoped that the School Children will once again entertain the parents and friends with some Christmas Carols. Every year a competition is held for the best Christmas Poster in each grade, the winners are announced at the Carnival, and the prize money is given out, we look forward to seeing some good Posters. We invite any interested stall holders to set up free of charge. The Christmas Lights competition will once again be contested and we invite householders to start decorating their house early, as this will be judged prior to the carnival. Business houses are also urged to get into the spirit FREE OVERNIGHT (Max 48 hrs) Murgon Caravan Park Krebs St Murgon Qld RV FRIENDLY AFFORDABLE RV STORAGE STORAGE UNDERCOVER SECURE STORAGE CARAVANS –MOTORHOMES-BOATS SHIPPING CONTAINERS ETC 79 GOSCHNICKS ROAD REDGATE VIA MURGON $24 PER WEEK PER SPACE PHONE 0418-713-132 early. Come along and enjoy the usual fun of the fair, Face painting, Santa Clause, Music, Spin The Wheel to win Ham, Bar B Q , Bar, The Wondai Band and much more. Lions Club members have also been busy with the Chip Van, it served chips at the B P Dam fishing competition. We have also had a couple of social outings to other Lions Club functions and we attended the Murgon Apex Changeover dinner . A Social Bowls night is being held on Friday 28th November, all members of the community are invited, it is a purely social night and much fun can he had, it is not necessary to own a set of bowls, a multi draw raffle with many prizes will make it worth your while, so come along and enjoy yourself, any time after 5pm. For further particulars contact Bess Innes on 41635136 or Betty Hetherington on 41684982 BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION COMMENCES Council would like to advise that construction of the bridges for Kumbia Brooklands Road and Gayndah Hivesville Road will commence on Monday 1 September 2014. The contractor, CMC, will be constructing sidetracks and then commence building the bridges and associated roadworks at each site. A sidetrack will be available around each bridge site so there will be minimal impact on everyday users of these roads. The duration of works is expected to extend into 2015. Should there be any enquiries in relation to either of these sites, please contact Council’s infrastructure section on (07) 4189 9100. 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