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Out & About

Say ‘G’Day’ DayDalby’s 2014 ‘Say G’Day’ Day was held on Saturday, 25th January, in two spots – the busking area on Cunningham Street and in Dalby Shopping World.

Organised by Dalby Welcoming Community Committee, the purpose of the day is to be more a welcoming community in the lead up to Australia Day. Now in its fifth year, the group handed out ‘Say G’Day’ stickers and balloons, challenging recipients to ‘Say G’Day’ to someone who they didn’t know. Local artists, including the Reconciliation Choir, provided entertainment at both venues.

People out and about on the day, especially the children, enjoyed the stickers and balloons and many people commented that the day was a great idea.

Beth Wood

Myall Creek Parkland Opening, City SectionCoinciding with Dalby’s ‘Say G’day’ Day was the official opening of Myall Creek Parklands by Deb Frecklington, MP for Nanango, representing the Minister for National Parks, Recreation, Sport & Racing. The Parklands were then handed over to the Mayor of Western Downs Regional Council, Ray Brown, for the community.

Over the past 18 months, Dalby Welcoming Community Committee has been working to develop the City Section of the Myall Creek Parklands and has installed walking paths, gardens, a picnic shelter, picnic tables, barbecues, a toilet block, signage and an amphitheatre. With the support of Freemasons Qld, a children’s very popular playground has been installed in Marble Street.

At the opening, Dalby Welcoming Community Committee also unveiled their first Dalby Dudes, designed by local artist, Graeme McCullough, and now located in the newly developed Myall Creek Parklands. The three dudes depicting life in Dalby include: a Farming Dude, a Manufacturing Dude and an Exercise Dude.

When asked how all this came about, Beth Wood, Chair of Dalby Welcoming Community Committee, explained

that in 2008 when the Committee was formed to focus on the image and attractiveness of Dalby, a list of priorities was developed at a Community Forum – top of that list was to make Myall Creek a feature of the Dalby community.

The Committee received funding from QGC to have a master plan drawn up for Myall Creek and then the group began seeking funding to implement the plan. In 2010, Dalby Welcoming Community was a finalist in Qld Healthy Community Awards, winning $50,000 which enabled the exercise stations, near the indoor pool, to be installed.

The following year, the Dalby Welcoming Community won the Qld Healthy Community Award winning $750,000 and this money has been spent on the developments in the city section of Myall Creek. The Committee is very excited to see its plans come to fruition and to hear the positive comments from people in the community as they enjoy Dalby’s beautiful Myall Creek.

Beth Wood

Photos: 1. Hannah and Sophie Taylor (front), Harry and Bree Wells (back) 2. Jillian and Fedrick Bellert 3. Beth Wood, Nicola Pearce and Carolyn Tillman 4. Nick Price with children Ella, Chase and Jett

Photography: Marnie Martil

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Photos: 1. Michael Webbear addressing guests for the opening of the Parklands 2. Beth Wood’s grandson Bennet with Deb Frecklington, Member for Member for Nanango, revealing the plaque 3. Opening plaque 4. (L-R) Peter Brown (Dalby Chamber of Commerce), David Wheelhen (Member of the Masonic Lodge) and Alan Townson (Deputy Grandmaster UGLQ) 5. Freemasons contributed $50,000 towards playground construction as picturedPhotography: Marnie Martil

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The Dalby Australia Day Celebrations were a little quieter this year. A combination of the long weekend and the rain during the previous days, although welcome, was a factor in the lower numbers. However, those who came were able to partake of a delicious breakfast due to the efforts of the Dalby Rotary Club.

Bob Minchin of the Rotary Club said that the Club had been serving breakfast for 27 years and the funds raised go into the charities that are supported by the Club. They have assisted the Palliative Care Unit at the Dalby Hospital and The Mens’ Shed has received funds to get it going. Overseas, Rotary has practically eliminated Polio and provided Disaster Assistance recently to the Philippines.

An initiative of Rotary has also been Shelter Boxes that are provided to disaster victims. The boxes contain materials such as food, water purifying and shelter.

Bob also acknowledged the support he received from the various sponsors and the volunteers who assisted.

Presented by Councillor Ian Rasmussen, the Citizen of the Year was Elaine Fox. The Junior Sports’ Achievement Winner was Dominique Holtkamp from the Dalby Pony Club. Cameron and Julie McKewan from the Dalby Shooting Club were the winners of the Senior Sports Award and the winners of the Community Event Award deservedly were the Dalby Relay for Life for Cancer Committee.

Colleen Walker

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Photos: 1. Ava Sanderson, Dalby 2. Dalby Rotary members cooked breakfast 3. Cherakeh and Zamyra Schmidt dressed up in their best Australian outfits 4. Alex Reed, Scott Reed and Darcy Reed show their Aussie spirit (L-R)

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A Note From the EditorIt’s hard to believe March is here already, it feels as though the year has just begun, yet here we are almost at Easter again! With March of course comes the change of season, the start of Autumn and hopefully some cooler weather, maybe even some rain if we’re lucky!

This month we have a wonderful story from one of our new contributors, Chantahl Stedman, who has written a story on the very talented photographer, Scott Bridle. You will see some of his amazing photographs and read all about his story on pages 14 - 15 of this edition.

The Queensland Ambulance Service Dalby recently celebrated one hundred years of service to the town’s community and surrounding rural areas, and you will find some great photographs and editorial from this weekend, which coincided with Say ‘G’Day’ festivities and the opening of the Myall Creek Parkland, City Section.

There are also some great competitions in this month’s magazine, with tickets for Calendar Girls and The Phantom of the Opera up for grabs, as well as our usual Pet of the Month Competition!

Enjoy your first Autumn Edition of the Dalby Harvest for 2014.

Jessica Flynn

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March 2014 – 5

AERO CLUB - DALBY Flying day at the Dalby Aerodrome, First Sunday of the month from 2pm. All welcome. Ph: Terry, 4662 4524 or 0417 615 876

APEX CLUB - DALBY Meets fortnightly at the Windsor Hotel, Dalby. Ph: Johnno Webster, 0428 882 311

AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS - DALBY Meets second Tuesday every second month commencing February. Contact June Crump, 4662 1036

AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS BLOODBANK CLINICS First Tuesday & Friday commencing March on a quarterly basis. Contact Dawn Topp, 0429 383 067

BUNYA MTS & DISTRICT AMCOM INC. Promoting Radio Communications & Electronics. Meets on the first Saturday in February, May, August & November. For more info, Ph: Neil 0488 687 649, or Ricky 0429 726 833

CAKE DECORATORS’ ASSOCIATION - DALBY & DISTRICT Meeting second Tuesday of the month. Ph: Janelle  4662 4016 or Katrina 4662 2816

CHEERLEADING/DRAMA/SINGING - DALBY Tuesday 5:00pm - 6:30pm Ph: Colleen Walker 4669 6478

CRIME STOPPERS - DALBYMeeting 1st Monday each alternative month at the Myall Youth Community Centre. Contact Graham Buntain 4669 8664

DALBY AERO CLUB Flying day at the Dalby Aerodrome, First Sunday of the month from 2pm. New members welcome! Enquiries: Terry 0417 615 876.

DALBY ARTS COUNCIL Dalby Arts Council meet third Wednesday of each month, 5.30pm at Maipbas, 96 Cunningham St, Dalby. Contact Lynn Sharpe 0447 470 141, or enquiry@dalbyartscouncil.com.au / www.dalbyartscouncil.com.au

DALBY BEAUTIFICATION ASSOCIATION INC. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7pm. Call Rob Parsons 4662 4369 or Cindy Ash 4662 6187 for more information.

DALBY CANCER COUNCIL Meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month, 7pm at Walker House, Anglican Church. Ph: Greg McKay 4662 4636 or Meg Doyle 4662 3637

DALBY COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP Dalby Community Playgroup meets every Monday during the school term at MYCNC, from 9.30am to 11.30am. They ask for a $2.00 donation to go towards craft supplies and a small plate of morning tea to share.bFor further information, contact: Estelle – 0406 672 834, or MYCNC – 07 4662 0152.

DALBY CREATIVE ARTS INC. Incorporating the Dalby Art Group, Potters, Silversmiths & Glass Workers. Meets Wednesday mornings 9:30am - 2:30pm at the Marble St Arts Building. Ph: Robyn Buckley: 4663 9733

DALBY FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Dalby Family History is open for researching on Wednesday, Friday from 1.00pm - 3.00pm and Saturday from 12.00 - 4.00pm. Ph: Jean Town, 4662 6454

DALBY LIONS CLUB Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Ph: Bruce Chalmers, 0429 696 029

DALBY MODEL AERO CLUB Fly every Sunday afternoon @ Dalby Model Aero Field, 743 Cecil Plains Road. Inquiries: Barry Harth, 0427 598 293

NATIONAL SENIORS, DALBY Meet the second Wednesday of each month at the RSL from 10am. Ph: Bob Holden: 4662 3868

DALBY PROBUS CLUB Meets the 2nd Monday of each month at the Dalby RSL - ANZAC Room. 9:30am. John Perry: 4662 5800

FICKLE FOLK CLUB Fickle Folk Club meet the 1st Sunday of the month from 2pm to 4pm, different location each month, more info from Pam Ph. 4663 2184.

QUILTING & APPLIQUÉ CLUB - DALBY The Dalby Quilting and Appliqué Club meets every 2nd Thursday in the Club Rooms above Anthony’s Material Shop from February to November, starting at 9.30am.  All welcome!  Contact Lorna on 4662 3433

QCWA - QUEENSLAND COUNTRY WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION Dalby Branch: Ph: Jean: 4662 3770

PRETTY PERKY RED HATTERS SOCIAL CLUB Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. No joining fee, everyone welcome. Phone ofr more info - Betty: 4669 8184, Merilyn: 4662 1881 or Colleen: 4669 6478

ROTARY CLUB - DALBY Meets every Monday Night at the Dalby RSL, Ph: Jim Charlton, 0427 624 922

DALBY TOASTMASTERS CLUB Meetings held on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the MYCNC, 7.00pm to 8.30pm, Ph Russell 0429 932 175.

TOOWOOMBA REGION AND DARLING DOWNS SUPPORT (TRADDS) FOR ASBESTOS RELATED DISEASE - DALBY BRANCH Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 10:30am - 12:00pm at the Windsor Hotel, corner of Condamine and Patrick Streets, Dalby. Ph: Terry: 4662 0817 or Lester: 0428 457 727.

CHURCHES - DALBY

Anglican Church, Dalby. Ph: 4662 2071153 Cunningham St, Dalby • Sunday Services 8am and 10am• Morning Prayer Services on

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00am• Kidz Church on the 3rd Sunday of

the Month at 10:00am• CAMEO (Come and meet each

other) 1st Wednesday of the month

Assembly of God, Dalby Christian Family Church. Ph: 4669 6211 101 Pratten St, Dalby. All Welcome. Sunday Services 10am & 6pm• Children’s Church during Sunday

service 11am• Youth Group 7-9pm Tuesday• Homegroups during the week

Baptist Church, Dalby. Ph: 4662 3717Cnr Winton & Hayden Sts, Dalby• Sunday Service 9.30am• JFC kids programme each Sunday• Quake & Impact Youth Clubs Friday

evenings• Craft & Friendship Group each

Tuesday 9.30am

Dalby Christian Outreach Centre. Ph: 4662 1133 Mob: 0400 696 29544 Orpen Street, Dalby• Sunday Service 9:30am with

Children’s Church• Ladies - Thursday 10:00amCome and check us out

Church of Christ, Dalby. Ph: 4662 2795Cnr. Nicholson and Moreton Streets. (On the Moonie Highway)• Sunday Worship 9.00am• Mainly Music (Playgroup)

Wednesday 10.00am• ‘Funky Thursday’ Fortnightly Kid’s

Club 5pm -7pm (Includes A Tasty Kid’s Style Dinner).Youth Group: Friday 7.00pm Contact 4662 2795

Lutheran Church Dalby.Ph: 4662 2364Cnr Condamine and Archibald Sts Dalby• Sunday Service 9:30am• Sunday School 10:30am during

School Term• Youth Program at various times

Presbyterian Church of Queensland, Dalby. Ph: 4662 552256 Condamine St, Dalby • Sunday Service 8:15am & 10:30am• Children’s and Youth Programs

available

Uniting Church, Dalby. Ph: 4662 230673 Condamine St, Dalby• Sunday Service 10:00am • Children’s Program 10:00am• Mainly Music Fridays 9.30am

during school term

Seventh-Day Adventist Church Ph: 4662 5401Cnr Jimbour and Wood Street, Dalby• 9:30am Saturday Sabbath School

(adult and children groups)• 11:00am Saturday Worship

Service

St Josephs Catholic Church, Dalby Ph: 46624011142 Cunningham St, Dalby• Weekend Masses: Saturday 6pm,

Sunday 9.00am• Weekday Masses: Monday,

Wednesday, Friday 5.30pm, Tuesday 7.00am, Thursday 12.10pm, Saturday 9.00am

The Salvation Army, Dalby. Ph: 4662 2575, 7 Alfred St, Dalby• Sunday Service: 10am• Sunday School: 9am during school

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Queensland Ambulance Service - A Centenary of Service to the Dalby CommunityThe Queensland Ambulance Service Dalby has proudly serviced the town’s community and surrounding rural areas for one hundred years.

Dalby’s Local Ambulance Committee chose to celebrate their special occasion on Saturday, 25th January, 2014, between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm at the Dalby Ambulance Station, 154/156 Cunningham Street, Dalby.

The Committee invited Acting Assistant Commissioner, Mr Glen Maule, to open the event, and Mayor Mr Ray Brown to be Guest Speaker on the day.

The Local Ambulance Committee and staff were on hand to welcome all who attended and to answer any questions.

Mr Chris Hanna from Queensland Wildlife Conservation Service undertook wildlife safety talks. I was looking for Snake Safety Awareness information and appropriate actions to be considered by members of the community when they are confronted.

Chris used a PowerPoint display, and spoke to open groups, with active interactions with the community members on the day. Chris also included colouring in options for the children.

We were able to display many different types of old and new equipment (including vehicles / stretchers etc).

We estimated that over 100 persons attended on the day.

I thank very much all who assisted. Their efforts made the day a success!

Derrick Scheuer, Officer in Charge, Queensland Ambulance Service, Dalby

MARCH3 DALBY HARVEST Magazine Release6 Dalby Well Women’s Clinic. Mobile Women’s Health Service. Ph. 0427 636 5137 Tara Showgirl Casino Night Zonta International Womens Day Breakfast, Guest Speakers Carolyn Martin and Jenepher Hintz8 Tara Show Warra Markets Newmarket Race Day Dads Read Family Fun Day, Dalby17 DALBY HARVEST Deadline18 Dalby Well Women’s Clinic. Mobile Women’s Health Service. Ph. 0427 636 51320 Celebrate National Closing the Gap Day at Tara Medical Centre, 10.30am31 DALBY HARVEST Magazine Release

APRIL4 Dalby Well Women’s Clinic. Mobile Women’s Health Service. Ph. 0427 636 51315 Dalby Well Women’s Clinic. Mobile Women’s Health Service. Ph. 0427 636 51319 RACQ Careflight Public Fundraiser “Camp Oven Comedy”, from midday at Monogorilby Hall

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Photos: 1. Dalby Ambulance - A Century of Service 1913 to 2013 2. (L-R) Glen Maule, Ray Brown, John Gill and Derrick Scheuer 3. Past and present equipment 4. Kira Wheatland and Snake “Connie” from Queensland Wildlife Conservation Services 5. Vince Little, started with Ambulance in 1959 in Sydney 6. Ambulances, old and new PHOTOGRAPHS: Marnie MartilTurn to the back cover to see more photographs

Pay Your Water Bill Earlyand SaveWestern Downs Regional Council's 11,000 water customers can save 10 per cent if they pay their bill before Wednesday 12 March.

Spokesperson for Corporate Support Councillor Ian Rasmussen said residents will be receiving their water consumption notice in the mail this week and customers are encouraged to take advantage of the several convenient payment methods and discount on offer.

“The half-yearly water consumption notices for July to December 2013 have now been issued and if customers settle their accounts in full on, or before, the due date of 12 March they will receive a 10 per cent discount," he said.

"Council offers a number of easy and convenient payment methods to help with payment, including electronic payments. But please be mindful that water notices are separate to rates notices so they have different biller codes. If you're paying electronically be sure to refer to the front of your water consumption notice to use the correct details.

"If however customers feel they might have difficulty paying on time, they can simply contact our Customer Contact Centre before 12 March for help in arranging an instalment plan."

Customers with any questions about their water notice can contact Council on 1300 COUNCIL (1300 268 624) during office hours.

Western Downs Regional Council

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Australia Day Award for Relieving Taroom ParamedicAlong with four other Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) recipients across the State, Kendall Cox was humbled to receive a Certificate of Achievement as part of the Australia Day Awards last month.

While acting in the Taroom Officer-in-Charge position for seven months, Kendall was recognised for his high achievements in pre-hospital healthcare, by implementing strategies towards better care for Queenslanders in medical need.

Kendall’s work in re-establishing the Local Ambulance Committee (LAC) and recruiting volunteer ambulance drivers has made a lasting impact on the Taroom Community, and will no doubt ensure a more robust frontline service.

“Regional towns, like Taroom, rely on the community to step up and look out for one another. By re-establishing these vital volunteer services, community safety is greatly enhanced,” he said.

“Volunteers, like LAC President - Mr Murray Dingwall, Secretary - Mrs Ann Foster and Treasurer - Mr Bill Hickey, their fellow members and our volunteer drivers will make a world of difference to the service and to the Community alike.”

Queensland Ambulance Service

Photo: Glen Maule, Acting Assistant Commissioner (L) and Kendall Cox, QAS Paramedic (R)

Queensland Ambulance Service - A Centenary of Service to the Dalby Community

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Community

Young Farmers’ Challenge Hits 2014 Dalby Show!Have you got the skills to change a tyre, crack a whip or save a calf? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these, then you are who we are looking for. For the first time, at the 2014 Dalby and District Show, a Young Farmers’ Challenge is being held as part of the Friday night entertainment on 11th April.

The Young Farmers’ Challenge has been run at Royal Shows such as Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide with great success. Originally designed to increase awareness among more urban communities about what is involved with day to day farming, the Young Farmers’ Challenge is now being used as

an entertainment piece at many small rural shows. The Challenge comprises of an obstacle course in which 8 teams of 4 people will compete against each other in two heats, with the two winning teams competing for the inaugural title of 2014 Dalby Show Young Farming Champions.

The Young Farmers’ Challenge is not just for young farmers. Anyone between the age of 18 to 40, male or female, are encouraged to put a team together and come and have some fun, with a chance of winning $1000 in prize money. Some light sabotage is encouraged, but in all, it’s about getting younger

people back to the Show and showcasing what the Dalby community is all about - Agriculture.

None of this, however, would be happening without the assistance of our sponsors, so we would like to thank: Suncorp, Darling Downs Cotton Growers Inc and Advanced Motors for their generosity and support. Nominations are being taken now, so if you think this challenge is for you, please contact either Liz Lobsey (0409 649 567) or Brad Smith (0401 699 888) or email dalbyyfc@live.com.au

Elizabeth Lobsey

Belief in YouthLions Dalby has been supporting the MILO in2CRICKET for eleven years as part of its focus on its belief in the strength and future of Dalby youth. The MILO in2CRICKET Program is Australian Cricket’s entry level program that is run by Clubs and Associations across the country. It teaches children the basic skills of cricket in an environment that is fun, safe and most importantly, promotes a healthy lifestyle where children develop social skills and make new friends.

Iconic Australian cricketers such as Mitchell Starc and Ellyse Perry are just two players who have progressed from this program to Representative Cricket.

Dalby Lions, Ian and Lorraine Monaghan, Glenn Shipway and Peter Brown give up their Saturday

mornings for the six week period, before and after the school holidays, to deliver the program at the playing ovals at Dalby South State School. As the 2013/14 summer in2CRICKET draws to a close, we have seen another enthusiastic group of children, parents and grandparents attend and have fun, enjoy the fresh air and just perhaps, we may have seen future Queensland or Australian players on the cricket pitch.

As this youth project draws to a close this season, another of our iconic youth programs, Youth of the Year, is in full swing. Next month, I will be able to report on Dalby’s Youth of the Year 2014.

Until then, don’t forget to have a chat to us at the Saturday BBQ at Harvey Norman, Patrick Street.

Bruce Chalmers

Photo (L-R) Lions Peter Brown, Ian Monaghan, Glenn Shipway with Lion Lorraine Monaghan in the background overseeing an in2CRICKET match at Dalby South State School.

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Community

Chamber ChatTo say it’s been hot in February is an understatement! These long hot dry spells cause us to turn our thoughts once again to the plight of our families and friends in Rural Queensland who are doing it tough.

I had the pleasure of speaking with a long term grazier who has a property south of Roma the other day. He told me what they needed the most are friends to lean on. Our farmers are a tough, proud and resilient bunch, but like us, it’s good to get a call just to say “G’day mate, how are you going”?

I also had the pleasure of attending a meeting in Wandoan of the Regional Chambers of Chinchilla, Tara, Miles, Wandoan and Jandowae along with representatives of the Western Downs Regional Council, QGC and the Queensland State Government. This is a really great forum for sharing ideas, problems and solutions that confront all of us in our region.

The Chamber Executive has almost completed our Strategic Planning Workshops that will assist us in determining the way forward for our Chamber over the next couple of years. The facilitators, Social

Ventures Australia, have been assisting a number of the Downs Chambers in finding new direction and structure on how to best represent and serve our members. We must remain ever vigilant in staying relevant and continuing to understand and meet the rapidly changing needs of our community.

As reported last month, out training programs have recommenced including the Business Capability Workshops and Business Health Checks (These services provided by DCCI are funded by the Australian Government. For further details, call the Chamber on 4662 4050).

Our next Business Before Hours Breakfast is to be held on 14th March at the Dalby Leagues Club commencing at 7:00am.

Finally, congratulations to Dan Carmody of Stimson Plumbing who received February’s Exception Service Award from our Award Sponsor, Carrick Aland Accountants...well done Dan.

Dalby Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Dalby Women’s Networking GroupMothers’ Networking Group - Meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month at Dalby Rugby Union Club at 9am (February – March; September – December) and 10am (April – August). $5 fee to cover venue hire. Bring a plate to share. For more info, contact Rachel on 0421 321 147 or Bronwyn on 0428 560 778.

Book Group - Meets on the first Wednesday of each month for lunch at 12.30pm (cooler months) or breakfast at 7am (warmer months).

Women’s Morning Tea - Meet on the second Tuesday of the month at the Coffee Club 10am.

Women’s Networking Group - Meets on the fourth Wednesday at 5.30pm - 7pm.

Contacts:

Liz Ryan: 0419 027 190, pjandejryan@bigpond.com

Beth Wood: 4662 4063, headstwo@bigpond.com

Dalby Meals on WheelsDalby Meals on Wheels staff were delighted when Dietician and Queensland Meals on Wheels Nutritional Advisor, Angela Malberg, gave their menus her seal of approval. Angela was delighted with the variety and nutritional balance that was available to clients through the Dalby menu. The majority of clients also seem happy with the choices available on the 8 week cycle of menus.

Dalby Meals on Wheels has been chosen as one of two services in Queensland to trial free milk for clients. As part of this trial, clients will be offered free milk for a period of one month, in order to boost their calcium intake. It has been found that many older people suffer from poor nutrition and that calcium, in particular, is lacking in their diets, leading to osteoporosis, fractures and hospitalisation. Medicare is sponsoring this trial

and Griffith University students will be analysing the results. Queensland Meals on Wheels hopes to use the results of the trial to obtain additional funding from the Federal Government in order to provide free dairy products to clients on a permanent basis.

Mavis EdgarCoordinator / Treasurer Meals on Wheels Dalby

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Brisbane Broncos in DalbyAnother great day for all who attended! Thanks to Arrow Energy for organising the day again and a big ‘thank you’ to the Broncos for taking time out of their busy schedule to come and spend time in the country. There are plenty of Bronco’s fans out

this way who love to see their sporting idols. All the Dalby Devil’s players are primed for a big season after such a great day.

Digby FordPresident, Dalby Devils

Photos: 1. Interviewing captain of the Brisbane Broncos, Justin Hodges 2. Young fans with their idols 3. Playing touch footy with the Broncos 4. The team 5. (L-R) Riley Paterson, Koby Whelan, Buck the Bronco (Broncos Mascot) and Chase Price. Photography: Julie Whelan

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Touch Season Forges AheadMonday, 10th February saw the opening round of mixed touch fixtures being played at the Mary Barry Touch fields. Mixed Touch has had strong numbers for many years and this season is no different with 30 teams nominating for the season ahead. Nominations exceeded expectation in the Ladies Division with ten nominations received and the Mens competition remains solid with twelve nominations received. Kim Flegler, Competition Coordinator, said, “The season will commence with three rounds of grading matches and then teams will have eleven competition rounds before finals commence. ”

Dalby Touch has been operating for over thirty years and the committee aims to provide the game of Touch Football in a fun, social, fitness environment. Our player base includes people from five years to 60 years and ranges from groups of friends to corporate teams. The size of our competition means there are competitive and social divisions, so you play with teams at a similar level to you. Whilst touch may have been born out of rugby league and rugby union, it has developed into a sport in its own right where there is a big emphasis on running and agility, with hand passing and catching as key skills.

For further information on Touch Football, contact Gayle on 0408 062 217 or visit the foxsportspulse website.

Gayle NobbsDalby Touch Secretary

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Selected to Represent Australia in 1937A medical test can come between being in a team and missing out. Harold Robison experienced both those, as the inability of a New South Wales player led him to be selected in the Australian Rugby League team to tour New Zealand, England, and France in 1937. He had missed selection in a tour of New Zealand because of injury in 1935.

Harold “Boof” Robison, son of Mr and Mrs T Robison, received the news by telephone on the Tuesday night and he had to leave by rail motor on Wednesday. In honour of the occasion, the boys in the upper classes of the Dalby State and High School, of which ‘Boof’ was an ex-pupil, marched to the railway station and presented a letter of congratulations from the head teacher, Mr A White, BA., that stated, “On behalf of the boys and girls and teaching staff of your old school, I offer our sincere congratulations on your selection for the touring Rugby League team. Everyone is delighted that a pupil of this school has been given such a well-deserved honour. We believe that your talents are of such a high standard that you will bring nothing but credit to the town and State. Through your selection we will take a keen and personal interest in the team. With very best wishes.” This tribute was a surprise and was greatly appreciated by Mr Robison as was the one from Rev. Monsignor T J. Nolan on behalf of friends and admirers. The Downs Timber Company’s sawmill workmates presented him with a travelling rug and Mr CG Knowles wished ‘Boof’ a happy trip and was sure that he would fulfill everything that was expected of him because in his own experience of him that was the case. Mr Robison expressed his appreciation to Mr Knowles for allowing him time off work to play football in Toowoomba.

It was in 1929; Harold began his football career playing with St. Joseph’s Club, Dalby. The following year he graduated to the A grade team with which he played as a full back until 1934 when he accepted an offer to play in Toowoomba. It was during that year that his potentialities, as a three-quarter were realised. During the 1934 season he played in Toowoomba in Bulimba Cup matches; with the Valley team on Saturday afternoons; and continued to play in Dalby on Sunday afternoons. He also made his debut in inter-State matches when he played for Queensland against New South Wales in Brisbane. The Toowoomba team with which he played in 1935 defeated both Brisbane and Ipswich in Bulimba Cup games. It was during this season that he toured North Queensland with the Southern Queensland team and New South Wales with the Queensland team. He again

stripped in 1936 with the Toowoomba team, which won the Bulimba Cup, and the Rankin Cup. The latter was a trophy played for between Ipswich and Toowoomba. He represented Queensland in two matches against New South Wales in Sydney. He also

reappeared in Dalby playing for the Colts against his old team St. Joseph’s in 1936.

Mr. Harold Robison, a quiet modest man, at 24 years of age was the first Dalby native to gain international honours in League football. He left school at 14 and found employment with Chapman’s Newsagency, later accepting a position at the Downs Timber Co. Ltd. where he worked for four years before his selection in the Australian team. He experienced sailing on the “Arawa” on the high seas to England via New Zealand leaving on July 31, and arriving 17 September. The results of the matches have been hard to find but no doubt they are there if one has to time to search.

Jean TownDalby Family History Society

Photo from Dalby Herald

Police ReportDalby Police report that there have been:

• 5 x unlawful entries of motor vehicles

• 20 x break and enters, five of those committed by the same offender who was from Brisbane. He has since been caught and remanded in custody to appear in court at a later date.

• 2 x drink drivers – both were in the low range of between .05 - .1.

• Armed robbery on the 13th February at the Super Cellars in Condamine Street, with offender armed with an iron bar. The whole cash register was taken. He has since been caught and charged.

The Dalby Police would like to remind all Dalby residents to be extremely vigilant with locking their cars and homes. There have been many ‘soft breaks’ which means people have been inside their homes whilst someone has walked in and taken handbags etc, as the doors have not been locked,. Dalby Police urge residents to take care in securing homes.

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March 2014 – 13

Education

Dalby State SchoolDalby State School is back into action, recently staging a “Meet and Greet” afternoon with parents who took the opportunity to meet their student’s classroom teachers as well as asking the important questions around curriculum, behaviour and homework expectations. “Meet and Greet” is an informal way in which parents meet all teaching staff as well as the leadership team. All classrooms are open for this occasion and parents take this opportunity to have one on one discussion or small group discussion around student progress and curriculum matters.

Dalby State School Leadership Ceremonies will be held during the last week of this month. The year seven Leadership Ceremony will be held on Monday 24th February between 9:15-10:15am. Our year six Leadership Ceremony will be held on Friday 28th February. We will have a number of community guests that will attend this special occasion. Thank to you to businesses and our local council for supporting our Leadership program.

Students are all keen to begin another year of school. Dalby State School students and staff continue to focus on our School Expectation

Matrix emphasising the importance of displaying positive behaviour in all school setting.

Our school values – Respect, Safety and Learning is reinforced and taught regularly at school to ensure that all members of Dalby State School are on the same page when talking about what is respect? What is safe? What is learning? At Dalby State School we continue to work hard on our learning goals and aim to achieve success throughout the year.

Mona Anau, Principal

Tricia Brings Out the Best in Country KidsTricia Robinson grew up in a country town of 200 people but in her role as a Kumon Instructor at Kumon Toowoomba West Education Centre, she is part of a worldwide community that is over 4 million people strong and still growing.

A mother of three, Tricia discovered Kumon when she enrolled her youngest daughter in the programme at an early age. “I wanted to eliminate the stress of school from my daughter’s life. I saw the benefits of it, both academically and how my daughter developed as a person, and that’s when I

looked into becoming a Kumon Instructor.”

Like her students, Tricia’s journey with Kumon has changed her for the better. “I was always very comfortable with being average but after being with Kumon for all these years, the students have shown me that it’s not hard to be above average and it’s more rewarding. I don’t settle for average anymore,” she said.

With 16 years of experience instructing children of all ages and abilities in the fundamentals of maths

and English right through to advanced calculus and reading comprehension, Tricia still finds her role rewarding. “What surprises me with the Kumon Programme is how advanced children can be in their learning when they put in consistent work. The smiles from the students and the confidence it builds in them just makes me feel good.”

To find out more about how Kumon can help your child, call Trish on 4638 8639.

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14 – March 2014

Education

They say they breed them tough in the bush but really I think we breed them brilliant…well that’s the case when you mention the name Scott Bridle. Scott is a born and bred Glenmorgan boy raised at Erambie. His appreciation for nature and the bush was implanted into him from day one by his mother and father as they taught him about the magnificence and splendour that the bush had to offer. With his mother as an artist there is no doubt that Scott “grew up immersed in art” and before long his mother gave him another artistic medium to turn his hand at, photography. Leaving home at age 20 set for the stations up north with camera in hand, Scott embarked on a journey of majestic beauty and admiration. He spent 15 years as a stockman snapping away before graduating to the skies as a pilot. This different angle opened the doorway for Scott in to a new world of photographic opportunities. He spent 10 years in the air before returning to the district with ample images that left the masses in awe. Scott delighted in seeing the pleasant expressions as people looked on through his photos which lead him to compiling his recent book “Outback”. From here Scott decided to try his hand at a bit of healthy competition by entering the BHP Billiton Cannington Waltzing Matilda Photographic Competition. He began his success in this area taking out first place in the Colour Print section in 2010 and more recently again in 2013 with his image (pictured) Jordan’s Woolshed Brenda.

Scott continues his passion for photography right here in the Western Downs and is now based in Meandarra with his newly established helicopter business specialising in contract mustering, feral animal control and aerial photography. With his love for the bush, Scott has also developed a special talent for the odd portrait or two. He is currently building his photographic portfolio in order to release another book and plans to do a

few more trips out west before its completion. Scott’s current book “Outback” can be found at all leading book stores or on his website www.scottbridle.com; for bookings and enquiries please contact Scott on 0429 674 114 or Fairway Studios, Goondiwindi. For those that are interested in photography or would even like to just give it a go, Scott will be judging the Photography section at the Tara Show on the 8th March. And just to be sure he never misses an opportunity, Scott “always has his camera with him” no matter where his travels may lead.

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Photographer Scott Bridle

March 2014 – 15

CommunityScott Bridle

16 – March 2014

The Queensland Curtis LNG Project will be the world’s first project to turn natural gas from coal seams into liquefied natural gas, or LNG.

The project, which has been under construction since 2010, will provide cleaner energy for export markets from 2014.

This major integrated project involves:

• expansion of QGC’s natural gas production in the Surat Basin of southern Queensland;

• 5 4 0 km, 1m- diame ter pipeline network from the gas fields to Curtis Island, off Gladstone; and• an LNG plant on Curtis Island.

As construction advances, QGC is commissioning key components of the project.

The QCLNG pipeline team

celebrated ano ther key milestone on 16 December 2013 with first gas piped from the Surat Basin gas fields to the LNG plant at Curtis Island.

Arrival of first gas on to the island enables commissioning to begin on the first of two LNG production units, known as trains, being developed as part of the project.

Construction of the LNG plant and other key facilities is well under way.

QCLNG projects are gathering momentum in the most s ou ther l y o f our thre e development areas, near Dalby, which is critical to production of first LNG. Three of the six field compression stations being constructed in this area are being commissioned.

The projec t remains on schedule for first LNG in 2014.

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Community Fund provides another A$550,000 to local projects

QGC has provided a further A$550,000 to 19 community projects through the latest round of its Sustainable Communities Fund. Funding granted in the sixth round includes about A$305,000 to 12 groups in the Western Downs and about A$245,000 to seven groups in Gladstone.

QGC Vice President Sustainability Brett Smith said the donations supported communities across southern Queensland.

“By lending a hand to hard-working community groups, in addition to longer-term projects in health, housing, employment and training, we are helping to mitigate the impact of our Queensland Curtis LNG Project,” Brett said.

T h e Q G C S u s t a i n a b l e Communities Fund has provided A$4.6 million to 145 short-term, one-off projects since it began in 2011.

Gladstone Youth Orchestra musicians, from left, Rowan Ward, Merin Ward, Jett Fallon and Paris Fallon are eagerly awaiting the arrival of new percussion instruments and a purpose-built equipment trailer that will make travel to events easier in the future.

14,500 people on our team QGC’s latest six-monthly report to Queensland’s Coordinator- General on Australian industry participation shows that QGC and its major contractors currently employ 14,500 people.

This means we have hired more than 15 people every day during the past year. QGC’s investment in construction, exploration and operations since January 2010 has now topped A$19.4 billion.

We invested about A$16.3 billion – or 84% – with Australian firms.

About A$13.2 billion, or 68% of

the total, went to Queensland companies.

QGC Managing Director Derek Fisher said more than 118,800 Australian companies had registered interest in doing business with QGC since 2010.

“A snapshot of current contrac ts shows we are investing nearly A$920 million in Gladstone and about A$915 million in the Western Downs region,” Derek said.

The number of training courses for our staff and contractors totalled 36,100, with a focus on safety skills.

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People who live in the communities in which we operate can contact ustoll-free on 1800 030 443 or email community@qgc.com.au

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Gardening

Gardening Tips for MarchAfter the heat and humidity that we have been having, your roses may be starting to look a bit out of shape. It is a good idea to prune any stray branches and fertilise them with ‘sudden impact for roses’ to keep them going.

Petunias, alyssum and lobelia can be planted now to get a good autumn show. It is also a good time to start preparing garden beds for winter planting, by mixing the soil with a slow release fertiliser and gypsum. Winter flowering plants include pansies, sweet peas, foxgloves and larkspur, just to name a few.

If you have a vegetable garden, then towards the end of March is the ideal time to prepare a section of the garden so it is ready for your winter vegetables, such as cauliflower, broccoli, onions, peas, cabbage etc.

Don’t forget to visit Dalby Landscapes’ Facebook page or drop in and see our friendly staff at 15 Hospital Road, if you would like any further gardening advice.

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March 2014 – 19

Travel

Visit the Bunya MountainsBunya Nuts are falling and there are an awful lot of them this year. The trees are loaded and bunya cones are littering the ground. Driving is interesting at present – dodging bunya cones. Some cones are huge, weighing up to 10kg, with the majority around 6 – 8kg. Bunya cones mostly fall at night but the crashing sound of branches being broken and the thud as the cone hits the ground echoes around the mountain even during the day.

All chalets are fully self-contained and range from one bedroom up to five bedrooms. Our smallest chalet accommodates two people in cosy privacy; the largest chalet accommodates the whole family and extended family (up to 22 people). Prices are very affordable. Your chalet can be nestled within the rainforest, perched on striking escarpments overlooking the Darling Downs or South Burnett or you can enjoy stunning rainforest views close to the walking tracks. Lock your car and forget it while you are enjoying the Bunya Mountains – all accommodation is within walking distance (maximum 2km radius) to all amenities including walking tracks, coffee shops and restaurants. Try a bunya burger or bunya nut scones with a cappuccino at “Poppies on the Hill”. Stay at least two nights to fully explore the magic of Bunya Mountains.

Bunya Mountains is a cool place with crisp clean invigorating mountain air. We are usually five to seven degrees cooler that the surrounding plains all year round. Please bring appropriate warm clothing, even in summer!

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March 2014 – 21

Biusiness

We know the days can be long and a farmer’s work is never done.

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Whether you’re starting out on your first property, building up the farm, planning to retire, or transitioning to the next generation.

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Walking in Your Shoes There’s an old saying "You can't really know a man until you walk a mile in his shoes”. Last month members of the BMO Team hit the road to get a better sense of just what it’s like to be in the shoes of farmers and business owners across our region.

The stories aren’t new to us. Most of the BMO Partners have grown up on farms and even still work on them, we’ve helped in our families’ businesses, we’ve invested and we’ve borrowed. We’ve been young and carefree, we’ve studied, and we’ve travelled. We’ve had health crises. We’ve lost loved ones. We’ve had families. We get what it’s like to try and put a child through school while praying for the rains to come. And we’ve had good times too, like winning a big contract or having a good day on the golf course. BMO has worked with clients across a range of industries for more than 24 years.

Importantly though, even though we’ve had

similar experiences to our clients, we know that we will never assume at the outset what it’s like to be them. To do that, we have to walk alongside them and listen. It’s part of our team values at BMO – our value of “understanding” is about respect and good manners, being open and honest, and committed to listening.

It goes right back to ancient Greece. Plato once said: “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle”. That is why we’ve launched a new campaign called “We’re with you every step of the way”. It means more than just walking beside our clients and advising them, it’s about being “with them”; providing a service that’s not dictatorial – but more like a partnership.

During February, we were out on the road travelling to Taroom, Miles, Condamine, Dirranbandi, Moonie and back to Dalby visiting clients and presenting our “The Farmer Wants a Life” seminars. One thing that really struck us

was that no matter how bad the conditions were out in these communities, everywhere we went we were taken aback by the positive spirit of our farming communities. In amongst the desperate need for rain, there were signs of progress and excitement. More than 150 guests came along to the sessions to talk with us about succession planning, business structures, tax tips, government incentives, aged care, employing people, communication and about being aware of the signs of and effects of stress.

We know all too well the many challenges all of our local small businesses are facing – not just farmers but service industry, manufacturing, transport and retail. We know that everyone’s wearing a different pair of shoes… Sometimes the path is smooth and sometimes it’s bumpy. Some are skipping through while others are dragging their feet.

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Health & Beauty

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The Need for SleepIn last month’s magazine edition you may have learnt a thing or two about sugar and hopefully you have started on your journey of change. This month we are going to focus on another topic that can vastly affect your health, and that is sleep. Firstly, lets test how well you are sleeping with a simple questionnaire. For more than two weeks have you…

• Had trouble getting to sleep?• Been sleeping for fewer hours than usual?• Had poor quality of sleep?• Been tossing and turning at night?• Been waking up regularly during the night?• Been feeling sleepy most of the day?

If you answered yes to any of these then you are not alone. About 15% of Australians are estimated to suffer regular sleep difficulties and another 20% claim to suffer occasional problems sleeping. However, having a good night of sleep is important for maintaining good health. The body uses sleep to recharge from the day’s activities. In addition to this we need quality sleep which is not necessarily a long sleep. Lack of sleep or quality sleep can lead to irritability, lack of energy, poor concentration, fatigue, dizziness, slow reaction time, aches and pains, reduced immune function, decreased general well-being, hallucinations and increased risk of mental disorders such as depression and anxiety. Some common sleep problems and disorders include insomnia, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy and sleep apnoea.

Some tips to improve your sleep

In the Morning

• Get out of bed as soon as you wake. Don’t go back to sleep.• Get up at the same time each morning.• Go outside into the fresh air• Do some form of physical activity, like going for a walk.

During the Day

• Do not take naps.• If you are worrying about problems then make time to address them so that

your mind is free of worry and thoughts at night.• Monitor your sleep hours and awake hours by using a diary.• Avoid drinking caffeinated drinks like coffee, tea or energy drinks and at

worst avoid consuming any caffeine after 4pm.• Exercise.

At Night

• Try to go to bed at the same time each night.• Use low light when getting ready for bed; this signals the brain to wind down.• Try to keep all electrical items out of your bedroom. Some studies have

shown that electricity can interfere with brain activity during sleep.• If you have trouble getting to sleep then do a low energy and low stimulation

activity before going to be such as reading or sewing. Avoid mobile phones or television as they cause too much stimulation.

• Also listening to relaxing music can help clear your mind.• Ensure your bedroom is quiet, comfortable and dark.

Sleep Tight!

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March 2014 – 23

Health & Beauty

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DehydrationDehydration is the loss of body fluids e.g. urine, vomit, diarrhoea and sweat.

How do we stay hydrated?

• Regular intake of water and electrolytes from foods.• Approximately 60% of our body weight is fluid• Our body requires the correct balance of water and electrolytes• Electrolytes are mineral salts which derive from our foods (Sodium,

Potassium and Chloride)• The primary function of sodium and chloride is to retain our fluid and

potassium to assist with our nerve and muscle function• Every day we lose water and electrolytes from our body (via urine,

sweat, breath, bodily secretions)• When we are well this process is controlled so the balance is

maintained.• When we are not well (vomiting, diarrhoea, heavy sweating, not eating)

this process is not easy to control and a state of dehydration may occur.

Causes of Dehydration

• Vomiting and diarrhoea (loss of body fluids and reduced intake of food and fluids)

• Vigorous exercise (loss of sweat)• Travelling (travelling diarrhoea/ long haul flights/ climatic changes)• Hot conditions (loss of sweat)• Working in hot conditions (loss of sweat)• Excessive alcohol (diuretic effect)

Other dehydrating conditions caused by lack of food and fluid intake such as:

• Morning sickness• Colds and fever• General ill health• Migraines/headaches

Signs of Dehydration

Warning signs of mild to moderate dehydration:

• Decreased urine output (or darker in colour than usual)• Lethargy• Headache• Dry mouth• Loss of skin elasticity (white marks will appear if pinched)• Sunken eyes• Rapid body weight loss of 2% to 7%

Dehydration may not always be evident. For these reasons, young children and the elderly are more at risk of involuntary dehydration.

Medical Advice

Seek medical advice if diarrhoea persists for more than:• 6 hours for infants under 6 months• 12 hours for children under 3 years• 24 hours for children aged between 3 and 6 years• 48 hours for adults and children over 6 years.

For all your supplies of electrolyte replacements, come and visit the helpful staff at Dalby & District Friendly Society Dispensary.

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24 – March 2014

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Question: Should I be using generic over the counter reading glasses?

New research has revealed that over the counter reading glasses with identical magnification in each eye may put old people at risk of a fall and impact on quality of life and even life expectancy.

The main reason for this is that as we get older there is a greater prevalence of anisometropia (difference between the two eyes). This condition is ten times more likely in people over 75 years old compared to children.

Generic over the counter reading glasses don’t account for these differences. Appropriate correction of both eyes is especially important as we get older and less stable on our feet.

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Health

Closing the Gap in Health EqualityNational Closing the Gap Day focuses on making a contribution to a fairer, better Australia – one that says no to health inequality, injustice and discrimination.

Darling Downs South West Queensland (DDSWQ) Medicare Local is committed to supporting the delivery of culturally appropriate services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across our communities. DDSWQ Medicare Local staff work closely with medical practices across the Darling Downs and South West to enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to be connected with the health services they need to stay healthy.

On National Closing the Gap Day, 20 March 2014, DDSWQ Medicare Local is hosting a free event in conjunction with the Tara Medical Centre to help close the gap on life expectancy among local Indigenous community members.

The event will take place at the Tara Medical Centre from 10:30am, and will include free health information, blood pressure and glucose checks, and a sausage sizzle provided by the Tara Men’s Group.

Those who attend the event will be offered the chance to go in the draw to win a “deadly” jersey.

The day will also include a talk from former rugby league player and State of Origin great, Colin Scott. Colin will speak about practical ways to look after your health and his personal health experiences.

It is hoped that by holding this event Indigenous members of Tara and surrounding communities will have a better understanding of their health and ways to improve it.

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Thursday 20 March 2014 10.30am

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26 – March 2014

Murphy Pipe & Civil Donates to a Great Cause

The Breast and Prostate Cancer Association of Queensland (BPCAQ) was presented with a donation of $20,000 at the Chinchilla Medical Practice at 58 Middle Street Chinchilla on Thursday 23rd January.

Glenn from Murphy Pipe and Civil presented the cheque to our local

committee members Joanna Embry of Chinchilla and Ann Gibbons of Miles along with Dr Saba Alessawy from the Chinchilla Medical Practice. BPCAQ will utilise this amazing donation to provide patient financial assistance grants for those undergoing Breast or Prostate Cancer treatment in the region.

The Breast and Prostate Cancer Association is a volunteer managed charity that provides funding for support and services to sufferers living in rural and regional Queensland. From patient assistance grants to funding breast and prostate care nurses to research and patient information booklets, our volunteers are dedicated to raising funds for initiatives that will help patients directly.

We are extremely grateful to Murphy Pipe and Civil who have donated this money to assist us in providing funds for patient care and services directly for Chinchilla, Miles and surrounding districts. We have general financial assistance and accommodation assistance grants available. Please contact our office at bcaq@bigpond.net.au, the Chinchilla Medical Centre, local breast care nurses Maree Wylie in Dalby, Ros Melmeth in Kingaroy, Marion Strong and Bronwyn King, or any of the breast or prostate care nurses in Toowoomba, if you would like to access this assistance.

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Photo: (L-R) Joanna Embry (Financial Assistant Representative, Chinchilla), Dr. Saba Alessawy (Chinchilla), and Ann Gibbons (Financial Assistant Representative, Miles)

Community

March 2014 – 27

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Win 2 Tickets to Calendar GirlsTuesday 11th March, 7.30pm, Dalby Civic Theatre

To win two tickets to see Calendar Girls at the Civic Theatre in Dalby, simply ‘like’ Western Downs Magazines on Facebook. If you already ‘like’ us, find the Calendar Girls Facebook post, and ‘like’ the post for your chance to win the tickets.

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Pet of the Month

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The PHANTOM of the OPERAFar beneath the majesty and splendour of the Paris Opera House, the Phantom lives his shadowy existence. Shamed by his grotesque physical appearance he lurks in the misty catacombs beneath the Opera House, exercising a reign of terror over its occupants, but the love he holds for his beautiful protégée, innocent soprano Christine is too strong even for her heart to resist.

The 2014 Empire Theatres major production, The Phantom of the Opera, presented by Heritage Bank, is a timeless story of seduction, despair and obsession as The Phantom’s fixation on Christine unleashes a tale of drama, destruction and death.

Don’t miss your chance to enjoy Andrew Lloyd Webber’s international award winning musical, as this unique theatrical experience, featuring the haunting score including Think of Me, Angel of Music, Music of the Night, All I Ask of You, Masquerade and The Phantom of the Opera is brought to life on the Empire Theatre stage from April 3-13.

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Win 2 Tickets toPhantom of the Opera

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Community

Amateur Picnic Race Club (Dalby) 0418 784 528

Apex Club Dalby John Webster 0428 882 311

Dalby Beautification Association   Rob Parsons   4662 4369

Lifeline Darling Downs & South West Qld Financial Counselling Services

Julie Lane 1300 991 443

Lions Club - Dalby Bruce Chalmers 0429 696 029

Myall Youth & Community Network Centre Inc.

Lyn Clancy 4662 0152

Pioneer Park Museum Dan Fox 46624760

Rotary Club - Dalby Jim Charlton 0427 624 922

The Salvation Army Western Downs Financial Counselling Service

Ros Turner 4669 6393

The Salvation Army Personal Counselling Service

Paul Grima 4669 6393

The Salvation Army South Qld Flying Service

Captain Mark Burlow 4669 6393

The Salvation Army Rural Ministries Centre

4669 6393

Dalby SES   0427 742 842

Dalby Show Society   Frank Chiverton 0420 921 408

Women’s Networking Group Melinda Hay 4669 6729

Zonta Club Dalby Beth Wood 4662 40630419 645 671

Health

Cancer Council Meg DoyleWal Barton

4662 36374662 1146

Meals on Wheels Mavis Edgar 4662 5230

National Seniors Dalby Bob Holden 4662 3868

Hobby Clubs / Associations

Australian Stock Horse Society (Darling Downs Branch)

4662 1694

Bunya Mts & District AmCom Inc. Neil Holmes Richard Lammas

0488 687 6490429 726 833

Cake Decorators’ Association(Dalby & District)

Janelle    Katrina  

4662 40164662 2816

Country Music Club Warwick Witt 0429 623 015

Dalby Community Choir   Cr Carolyn Tillman 0401662352

Dalby Creative Arts Inc.   Meg Stevensons 4662 2582

Dalby Eisteddfod Association Rilla Witt 4662 5215

Dalby Reconciliation Choir Melinda Wells 4662 6674

Darling Downs Hobby Club 4668 5688

DISCO - Downs Industry Schools Co-op

Le-Anne Callaghan 46622147

Family History Society Jean Town 46626454

Girl Guides - Dalby Kathy Crump 4662 4455

Players Little Theatre - Dalby Adele Jasper 4669 6457 0402 231 780

Probus Club - Dalby John Perry 4662 5800

QCWA (Queensland Country Women’s Ass.)

Springvale (based in Dalby) Kupunn

Macalister

Glenys Kirstenfeldt Dorothy Culbert

Val Schelberg

4669 82904662 36474663 5157

Quilting & Appliqué Club Lorna 4662 3433

Regional Arts Council Dalby 0447 470 141

Restored Vehicle Association Peter Evans 4662 4889

Scout Group - Dalby Benita Neilson 4662 3304

Scrabble Club - Dalby Kathleen Maher 4662 0717

Songwriters Network Queensland

Melinda Wells 4662 6674 or 0408 938 030

Toastmasters’ Club Dalby Russell Duncan 0429 932 175

Dalby Junior Sports Clubs

Dalby Junior Cricket Association Paul Buckley 4662 2540

Wheatmen Rugby Union Club 4663 9763

Dalby Sporting Clubs

Bowls Club Inc. Ladies’ Bowling Club

4662 2243 4662 2243

Bridge Club   4662 3327

Cheerleading/Drama/Singing   Colleen Walker 4669 6478

Croquet Club Inc.   4662 2746

Dalby Model Aero Club Barry Harth 0427 598 293

Dalby Senior Cricket Association Lorraine Monaghan 4662 3768

Dalby Swans Australian Rules League

Noel Rockliff 4663 3570

Dalby Vikings Futsal Nerolie 0418 935 186

Darts Association 0427 188 830

Devils Junior Rugby League 4662 4751

Diehards Rugby League Kylie Milne 0457597275

Diggers Bowling Club   4662 4149

Eight Ball Association 4662 3320

Football Dalby (Soccer)        Tim Phillips  46621630

Golf Club Clubhouse Leanne Toms 4662 2259

Golf Club Pro Shop Heath Garvey 4662 4622

Gun Club Inc. 4662 4183

Hack & Pony Club 4669 8241

Indoor Bowling Ass. 4662 2220

Jockey Club (Dalby & Northern Downs)  

4662 2340

Kart Club Inc. 4669 8123

Motorcycle Sporting Club   0407 458 703

Netball Association 4669 7217

North Ladies’ Bowls Club Inc.   4662 2859

PCYC 4662 4677

Rugby Union Club   0427 762 615

Tennis Inc. Peter Green 4662 3160

Dalby Touch Association Inc. Gayle Nobbs 0408 062 217

Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (Dalby Branch) Inc.

Jan Linsley 4662 46660419 404 303

Regional Sporting Clubs

Bell Pony Club Fran Crawford 4663 4043

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Puzzle SolutionsSudoko - Level 2 Sudoko - Level 4From page 30

FOR SALE - SEAT COVERS

LX Holden Captiva Seat Covers, in good condition. Call Col Smith: 0429 092 590

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FOR SALE - DUAL CAB HILUX2008 Hilux Dual Cab. 3.0 D4D SR

98,000kms. Extras: towbar, bullbar, wired for car fridge and caravan. Extra battery and fuel filter. Roof racks and

brand new ARB canopy. Excellent condition. POA. Ph: Robby 0427 582 124

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FOR SALE - ALUMINIUM BOATAluminium boat 3.75m Stessco tripper on redco trailer 13” wheels. 25HP motor

fish finder, carped floor etc as new $5900.Ph Col Gott 4627 1498 0429949522

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URGENT SALE - UTEReasonable Offers Considered

Holden Commodore VYII 2004 Ute Excellent Condition 133400km.

Twin Exhaust. 5 speed manual. Black Interior. Upgraded Stereo. Near new

Tyres. Body Kit. Goes Great. Reduced to $10,000 ONO. Ph: 4668 5110

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FOR SALE - SheepDorpers - PB self shedders top quality 4 ewes 1 ram all young at $550 (lot) -

Chinchilla. Ph 0409 272 880....................................

FOR SALE - BIRDSBourkes - normal rosa and splits from

$35 at Chinchilla Ph 0409 272 880Finch - stars, cubans, yellow breast,

cutthroat from $65 pr Charcoal and white from $8 ea at Dalby and

Chinchilla Markets Ph 0409 272 880

FOR SALE - BOAT

Aluminium Boat Stacer sea sprite 3.1m only used twice as new $1290 Ph Col Gott 4627 1498 / 0429 949 522ALE

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FOR SALE - TRAIL BIKEKawasaki KZ 250F Trail Bike 2012

model. New plastics and graphics. Spare set of plastics. Goes great, excellent condition $5500 ONO.

Ph: 4668 5110.....................................

FOR SALE – CAMPER TRAILERDouble bed on trailer base with extra large room enclosed by canvas. Full

annexe, some extras. Registered and in very good condition. $3200 negotiable

Ph 4663 0720.....................................

Aluminium Boat Stacer sea sprite 3.1m only used twice as new $1290 Ph Col

Gott 4627 1498 0429949522.....................................

FOR SALE – CEDAR WARDROBELarge 3 door wardrobe circa 1880.

Hanging space each side, drawers in centre, large central mirror. Can email

photos. Good condition, always in house and polished. $2000 negotiable

ph 4663 0720......................................

FOR SALE – SUBARU OUTBACK WAGON2009 Allwheel drive auto wagon.

One owner, full service docs, always garaged, mainly highway kms 96000. 4 new tyres, many extras. CVT transmis-

sion = Great fuel economy. $19000 negotiable ph 46630720

QUEENSLAND LOST PET REGISTERwww.facebook.com/Queenslandlostpets

Statewide support, Local knowledge.https://www.facebook.com/qlpr.wdrqld Ph: Janette: 0427 657 568

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STALL HOLDERS INVITATIONThe Jandowae Timbertown Festival is

seeking stall holders for the upcoming 2014 Festival (6th-9th June 2014).

Please visit www.jandowaetimbertown.org.au to download an application

form. Festival attendance is estimated to be over 10000 people.

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POSTPONEDHannaford Campdraft - which was to be

held on March 15-16 at Hannaford has been postponed due to the drought.E

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Professional Editor and Proofreader will correct your writing

before you print. For more information phone 46634744

FOR SALE - HOUSE

4 Bedroom House in Jandowae. Renovated bathroom, kitchen with

granite bench tops, huge living areas. House sale includes all furniture

(everything from the TV to beds etc.) Double carport. Lockable shed 6 x 4m, covered patio area, landscaped

gardens. Great buy for a family or an investment property. 64 George St, Jandowae. $200 000. Ph: 4632 4093

FOR SALE - JANDOWAE HOUSEApproximately 12 years old, 4

bedrooms, good scooter ramp to verandah - 2 bay lockable car shed with workshop, laundry and toilet attached.

Price - $227,000.00. Ph: 4668 5781.PROP ...................................... ERTY

CHINCHILLA (Red Hill)680 ac. with good stands of Ironbark

and Cypress. Perm water in billabongs and creek. I bdrm Donga fully equipped with shwr and toilet under cover. 7000 gal rainwater with pumps. 10m x 6m lockable shed on concrete. Good TV & mobile phone cover. 1 Kw Solar power,

Solar HWS and 12v frig/freezer included. Has a lot of potential for a number of uses and is only 15 kms from town. Fiat tractor and Hino truck cheap if required. $275k

with vendor finance on 10% dep and 6% interest P.A. Repayments neg. Contact Doug 0458 599 367 or email: doug.w@

harboursat.com.au for photos.......................................

BUSINESS + HOUSE FOR URGENT SALEMeandarra Licensed Post Office, lock stock & barrel with huge 4 bedroom

house + 2 Door Garage for URGENT SALE ($negotiable$). For more information

please ring Chris in confidence at Ph: 4665 6130 or 0467 489 075 or

meandarrapo@yahoo.com.au......................................

FOR SALEHouse with Income on 5 acres. 3

Bedroom, 2 toilets, air-con in main bedroom and living area. 9’ ceilings,

hardiplank exterior and shed. 2 government school bus run contracts and

2 buses. $320,000. Ph: Jerry 4663 0050.

FOR SALE FOR SALE MISC

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Accommodation Bunya Mountains Accomodation Centre - Bunya Ave, Bunya Mountains. Ph. 4668 3126. info@bunyamountains.com

Hayden House - Long and Short Term Serviced Apartments in Dalby. – Ph. Kristine 0419 700 757 or visit www.haydenhouse.com.au or email smileys@haydenhouse.com.au

Accounting Firm BMO Ph: 4662 3722, Email: team@bmo.com.au

Air Conditioning Service, supply and install air conditioners E: murray@043split.com.au Ph: 0437 754 844

Balloons/Costumes/Party Decor

Time2Party - 16 Eileen Street, Dalby. Ph: 4662 3825 Mob: 0407 623 790

Beauty Clinic Cosmetic Elegance Clinic - Suite 102, Level 1, Medici Medical Centre, 15 Scott St, Toowoomba Ph: 4638 2700

Builder Hughes and Sons Builders. Call Darren Hughes 0427 631 003. Fax: 4663 9770. Quality Service and Friendly Advice.

Butcher Southside Quality Meats, 106 Cunningham St, Dalby Ph: 4662 2950 www.southsidequalitymeats.com.au

Building Design Martin Building Design 42 North St, Dalby Ph: 4662 1403

Building & Joinery Golden West Joinery, 3 Dan St, Dalby. Ph: 4662 1699. Fx: 4662 1722. Mob: 0427 921 139

Business Cards & Printing

Western Downs Magazines - www.westerndownsmagazines.com Ph: 4668 5953

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning & Commercial Cleaning

Town & Country Cleaning Service, Dalby: Ph 4662 3405

Chiropractor Hooke Chiropractic - 70 Nicholson St, Dalby Ph: 4662 3898

Cleaning JTW Cleaning Service - builders move out clean, window cleaning, one off cleans, office cleans, bond cleans. Ph: 0429 624 797 4662 4797

Computer Sales and Repairs

Brodah Computer Systems - Ph: 0417 143 459. Reliable and local service since 1997.

Containers Dalby Containers - Sales and Hire Shipping Containers Ph: 4663 5544 Mob: 0429 063 151

Gosden’s Machinery – Shipping Containers and used farm machinery – 24999 Warrego Hwy, Chinchilla 46652289 or 0427584397.

Council Western Downs Regional Council - www.wdrc.qld.gov.au Ph: 1300 COUNCIL (1300 268 624) Fax: 1300 FAXWDRC (1300 329 937)

DVD Conversion from VHS etc.

“Save your memories before it’s too late!” George Sturgess -Mob: 0428 157 566

Earthworks Pentacon Civil Infrastructure and Bulk Earthworks. 33 Heeney St, Chinchilla. www.pentacon.com.au

Electrician Stewarts Electrical and Television. Stewarts Electrical offer domestic, commercial and industrial electrical installations and service. Contact one of our friendly staff on: 07 4662 3969 or drop in and see us at 31 Nicholson Street, Dalby

Funeral Arrangements Burstow’s Funerals - 9 Rochedale St, Dalby Ph: 4679 8200

Furniture Dalby Dealers Furniture, 8 Eileen St, Dalby. P: 4662 2828 F: 4662 5758

Garden and Landscape Supplies

Dalby Landscape & Home Garden Supplies 15 Hospital Rd, Dalby. Ph: 4662 3910

Garden Supplies Winter Garden Supplies - 2 Jandowae Rd, Dalby Ph: 0419 738 105

Gasfitter Stimson Plumbing - 20 Loudoun Rd, Dalby www.stimsonplumbing.com.au Ph: 4662 2383 Fax: 4669 8448

Hairdresser Katrina’s. Shop 24, Dalby Shoppingworld. Ph: 4662 5336

Information Dalby Visitor Information Centre, Thomas Jack Park Ph: 4679 4461

Interior Decorator Holly Pippet Glamour Interiors. Ph: 07) 4669 8469 Mob: 0401 235 907. Web: www.hollypippet.com.auEmail: Info@hollypippet.com.au

Invitations Prior Engagement Wedding & Events Store www.priorengagement.com.au Based in Dalby

Kids Club Dalby South State School, Owen St, Dalby. Ph: 4669 8416 or 0400 954 772. www.kidsclubdalby.com.au

Machinery Hire CMS Hire. Importer and Distributor for Fareson Telehandlers. Ph. 46272660. www.machinerysolutions.com.au

Marriage Celebrant, Renewal of Vows, Commitment & Namings

Margaret Mott Ph: 46621313. Email: kmot2904@bigpond.net.au. Available Dalby & District.

Massage Therapist Aloha Massage - Hawaiian Massage - Ka Huna - Lomi Lomi Robyn Clark: Ph: 0439 506 239

Remedial, Pregnancy, Bowen NST therapy. Health funds. Judith Edwards, 51 Nicholson St, Dalby. Ph 4662 4954.

Meal Delivery Meals on Wheels Dalby, Ph. 4662 5230. If you are over 65 or unable to prepare your own meals. Delivered Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Mobile Diesel Mechanic

Attitude Contracting. Mobile Diesel Mechanic. 119 Bunya St Dalby. Ph: 0429 622 747

Music Centre O’Shea’s Music Centre, 23 Hospital Rd, Dalby Ph: 4662 3100

Naturopath, Kinesiologist, Bowen

Desley Gray - Dalby Natural Therapies Cnr. North & Pratten Sts, Dalby. Ph: 46623702

Online Advertising Directory

Western Downs Directory - Promote your business online! www.westerndownsdirectory.com 4668 5953

Optometrist Eyecare Eyewear - Dalby Shoppingworld - 4669 7072

John Davies Optometrist - 46a Archibald Street, Dalby Phone 4662 3725

Party Supplies Time 2 Party, 16 Eileen St Dalby. Ph: 4669 8998 Fax: 4662 3825 E: george@time2party.com.au

Pet Shop Dalby Pet Centre Shop 1, 15 New Street Dalby. Ph/Fax: 4669 6555 Email: dalbypetcentre@hotmail.com

Pharmacy Friendly Society Dispensary - 52 Cunningham St, Dalby Ph: 4662 5333

Photographer Jam Photography and Make-Up. Call Julie Whelan on 0414 620 065. www.jamphotographyandmake-up.com

Fee Turner Photography. Ph: 0438 573 336. trevfee@tpg.com.au

Plumber Stimson Plumbing - 20 Loudoun Rd, Dalby www.stimsonplumbing.com.au Ph: 4662 2383 Fax: 4669 8448

Skin Cancer Clinic Cosmetic Elegance Clinic - Suite 102, 1st Floor Medici Medical Centre, TMBA. Ph: 4638 2700

Dalby Trade Directory

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Advertising & Dates

Tattoo & Piercing Ink Addict, 5133 Chinchilla-Tara Rd, Tara. Ph. 0428 750 011. InkAddict@bordernet.com.au

Timber Blinco Bros Timbers - Dalby and Chinchilla - Dalby Ph: 4669 6766 - Chinchilla Ph: 4668 9989

Website Creation Kabosh Creative - www.kaboshcreative.com.au Ph: 4665 5207 Mob: 0418 528 432

Website Design pjWaters Web Design - www.pjwaters.com.au Ph: 4662 2224

Weddings Event Hire & Online Store www.priorengagement.com.au Based in Dalby

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Shelly BarclayAdvertising Manager

As well as working as our Advertising Manager, Shelly Barclay is also an ‘Earth Angel’ for ‘Angel Flight’ along with donating her time to the ‘Pyjama Angel Foundation’. Shelly is also a very proud Mum of three girls and doting Grandmother to her three grandchildren.

Julie WhelanPhotographer

Julie moved to the area this year with her family from the Gold Coast. She has been a photographer for 14 years, shooting over 500 weddings. She was also a water skier at Sea World for over 15 years. Together with water skiing, photography and journalism are her passions.

Our Team

Lynelle Urquhart Photographer & Writer

Lynelle and family live and work on a cattle breeding and cropping farm at Moonie. She also teaches part time at a couple of local primary schools. Lynelle is state webmaster for ICPA (an educational lobby group) and is the publicity person for many local groups including the Moonie Sports Club and Moonie ICPA.

Amelia Wood Graphic Designer

Amelia is an active member of the Jandowae Community and is heavily involved with many committees in the area. She thrives in her role of motherhood, living with her young son and husband.

Ann Alcock Photographer

Ann is a freelance photojournalist who is also involved in several social documentary photography projects. She has a keen interest in rural communities and has recently written the history of racing in Taroom.

Kate Haig Graphic Designer

Growing up in Brisbane, Kate moved to Jandowae in 1999 and is the newest member of the Western Downs Magazine Team. She has been involved with many community groups in Jandowae, and enjoys small country town life. Kate brings with her an interest in photography.

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