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Diamantina Shire Council

May 2015

Desert Yarns

In this edition

Stories and Photographs of ANZAC DAY 2015 at

Vaughan Johnson Lookout and the Birdsville Service

Message from the Mayor and CEO

Police News

Health News

And much more...

Photo courtesy of Jan Norton


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Volume 6 Issue 4


Well the biggest event for this month was the ANZAC Day services in Bedourie and Birdsville. With the help of the plane I was lucky enough to

attend the dawn service at Vaughan Johnson Lookout and the main parade in Birdsville.

Went up to Vaughan Johnson Lookout on Friday evening and was blown away by the effort that went into the preparations and the number of

people camped on site. I had a very social night in readiness for ANZAC Day. The day dawned beautifully, although cold and windy. First there was a

ceremony dedicating the Plinth. Diamantina were co-hosting the event with Boulia Shire and both the Boulia mayor and I had the privilege of

addressing the service. We were also joined by members of the crew of the HMAS Diamantina who did a sterling job under trying conditions.

While Im a terrible judge I thought 250-300 people attended, but heard guesses as much as 350.

Then the dawn service followed, which can only be described as moving, and I suggest all would agree. Even a heartless old bugger like me got

sentimental. The setting with the dawn starting in the background had to be seen to be believed. Again I had the honour of saying a few words.

Unfortunately I had to miss the main parade which I know was spectacular to say the least. The sight of 103 horses coming up that hill would have

been a grand sight which Im sure will be remembered for years to come. Im told that many ex horsemen came out of retirement for the day and

good on them for helping make the day.

I flew down to Birdsville in time for the ANZAC parade there. I had the honour of taking the salute along with Major Les Tobin of the Australian

Army. About 120 people attended or took part in the parade and service in which Major Tobin gave a great address. After which we had morning

tea, watched a PowerPoint presentation on Anzac day, told a lot of lies at the bar before adjourning to the hotel for 2up. It was good to see the

out of towners that come every year to Birdsville for ANZAC Day, from Rathdowney and Ballarat, many returned men from WW2 and Vietnam.

Thank you, you are always welcome.

All in all a truly terrific day all round and one in which Im sure all those who have served this great nation over the years would be proud of. I would

like to thank all who helped make the day, for all the time and effort they put into the day.

I would run out of paper thanking everyone that made the day what it was, but a few need a special mention. Colgate Stewart and his merry band

of helpers that made the Vaughan Johnson Lookout so special stand out. Also I would like to thank the crewmen from HMAS Diamantina for coming

all the way out. The caterers and bar staff did a sterling job. In Birdsville a special thanks must go out to Dave Hannan and Bev Morton for organising

the Birdsville parade with great support from Franziska Pessier and Tiffany Rigby. Also Major Les Tobin and Cpl Steven Morton from Enoggera who

led the Birdsville parade. Last but not least Richard Cooley who pulled the Vaughan Johnson Lookout show together.

With so many ups on the day there was unfortunately one downer. That was the disgraceful act of someone stealing the money from the bar till

at Vaughan Johnson Lookout, just leaves a sour taste in my mouth that someone could do something like this on this of all days. To think that this

could happen after so many did so much for the day beggars belief. This act along with the theft of the three charity boxes out of the Birdsville

Wirrarri Centre marks a new low in my community.

Prior to the weekend the CEO and I attended the LGAQ Financial Summit in Brisbane over 2 days. A very worthwhile event, and while I learnt a lot

it rams home just how much I dont know. A couple of heavy days. While we were in Brisbane we took the opportunity to meet with minister for

Main Roads, Mark Bailey. We lobbied him for further funding for the Bedourie-Boulia road, we had a very good meeting, and although no promises

were forthcoming I remain optimistic. We need this money for sustainability and ensure continuity of employment.

While I was away the shire had the opportunity to host Minister for communications, Malcolm Turnbull. He, along with Bruce Scott MP, visited

Birdsville for a listening tour. He was hosted by Deputy Mayor Garth Tully, who did a great job accompanying the minister. While here it was

pointed out the importance of getting the optic fibre link to Birdsville and Bedourie. While the minister came to Birdsville believing satellite was the

way to go, I think he left believing that maybe things are not quite so black and white. One can only hope. This was followed up by further lobbing by

RAPAD when he visited Longreach and also by Barcoo mayor on his way through Brisbane. Hopefully with all the lobbying he was convinced or

maybe get that sick of hearing about this wonderful project he will give us the money just to shut us up!

Well thats me for the month,

Geoff Morton

Mayor

Message from the Mayor


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Message from the CEO

April will be remembered for unforgettable events celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli and the start of our ANZAC

tradition.

I was lucky to be one of the hundreds of people to be at the Vaughn Johnson Lookout to participate in the Dawn Service. What a unique location

for such an occasion. An unforgettable experience as the sun rose over the Georgina River floodplain.

Not to be outdone, the 10am service was unforgettable with 103 horses and riders winding their way up to the lookout where they formed a

spectacular guard of honour to the service. I doubt any other service in the country could claim to have 103 horses and riders representing the

rural areas from which many of the ANZACS enlisted.

A huge congratulations to those involved in ensuring that the day was a success. Firstly to Garth Tully who had the vision to a few years ago to hold

the celebrations on the lookout and who made endless phone calls mustering up 100 horses, to Trevor Stewart for his coordination of the site and

facilities that were provided for those who camped overnight and attended the day, Richard Cooley whose understanding of the Australian Defence

Forces and protocol resulted in the HMAS Diamantina crew being in attendance and collating the program, those who brought horses for themselves

and others to ride, many from hundreds of kilometres away, the riders who participated, particularly those who hadnt ridden for many years. The

Bedourie P&C did a fantastic job catering for 5 meals and the Bedourie Race Club had great stamina serving refreshments over 2 nights.

The attendance of the captain and company of the HMAS Diamantina was a special addition to the day.

At the Council meeting on the following Monday, they presented a framed Navy Ensign to the community at the Council meeting as a symbol of the

link between the Shire residents and the HMAS Diamantina.

Leon Love

CEO


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Boulia Shire - Mayor Britton, Diamantina Shire - Mayor Morton, The Commanding Officer of HMAS Diamantina LCMD Iain Hutchins


Bush Boys Anzac Spirits Ride

by Kelsey Neilson 27 April 2015

The spirits of the Anzac boys rode with us on that day

100 years had come and gone since they went away

Wild young bush boys, innocent and free

They died in their hundreds on that bloodied beach for me

Bush boys and their horses, both bold and strong in rows

Formed a bond and fighting spirit that only a horsemen knows

Bravely, for us all, they fought in foreign lands

Reins and rifles carried in strong Australian hands

And so the shires call went out - a hundred horses to the rise

They came in every colour, every type and every size

From near and far, north and south the bushmens horses came

To pay tribute to and honour the sacred Anzac name

To a lonely rocky ridge just south of the Bellevue plain

The spirits of the Anzacs came home to ride again

And they rode with us to the top of the hill

Where the crowd awaited hushed and still

The last post played; the two flags waved held steady at half mast

And every heart was beating for the loss of heroes past

For ordinary men with extraordinary guts

Who fought and died for freedom, for peace, and for us

With our lives now so fortunate, so safe, so easy, so free

I think of the boy in the stinking trench and what he did for me

Of the broken hearted mother, the father, brother and sister

Of the lovers aching empty arms, who treasures the last time he kissed her

On a ridge just south of the Bellevue plain a hundred years on

The Anzacs spirits rode with me and my heart sang their song

Bout valour, pluck and courage - and nerve thatll never fail yu

Bout their love of a horse, of home, their mates, the bush and Australia

If I live to be a hundred - Im past halfway to that now

I know that I will never feel more privileged and proud

Than when the bush boys spirits came to ride with me

To honour the Anzacs hundred years and uphold their legacy


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Diamantina Works/Road Report

I would like to say what a month April was, with Angle flight Outback Trailblazers entertaining in Birdsville and Bedourie, what a fun time had by

all and I must commend them on the groups driving abilities, there were no incidents or accidents on our roads, well done to the organizers for a

well put together event.

Anzac Day! What a great weekend at the Vaughan Johnson Lookout, I personally want to thank everyone for all the hard work that was put into

setting up the week prior. Specifically I would like to thank:

All the DSC Council staff that went above and beyond, well done;

Jan Norton for the superb photographs;

Brent Krause for setting up water at short notice;

Jim Smith picking up gear and delivering it from Mount Isa;

Bedourie P&C for a great job catering for the weekend, very hard when youre not too sure of the numbers;

Bedourie Race club for doing the bar and after all the hard work was over some low life stole the till - hope they get whats coming

to them;

Grant Jansen for the army equipment that he had on show; and

Last but not least everyone that rode and brought horses a big well done.

The Betoota bypass pave and seal will commence on the 19th of May, it will be around 4.1km. Work is being done on the Cordillo access road

while the crews are waiting to start at Betoota. The Birdsville streetscape has commenced again after taking a back seat for the Anzac day

setups. Town crews have had some new projects on the go, both in Birdsville and Bedourie and have had training in weed spraying so we can do

our own spraying in the Shire.

Up and coming jobs for the Shire

Birdsville Developmental Road (Betoota to Shire Boundry) pave and seal

Deons Lookout access road upgrade

Stage 1&2 Birdsville Streetscape - Adelaide Street

Diamantina Developmental Road Realignment + Pave at Chinamans Creek

Trevor Stewart

Infrastructure Manager


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Birdsville Street Scaping

Weed Spraying Training



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Notices

Birdsville Social Club



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Proud to be Australian

To everyone who witnessed ANZAC Day at Vaughan Johnson Lookout I am sure they would have been moved by it all. From the Dawn service

with the Sailors standing proudly and the riderless horse there representing the fallen men and women that have made the ultimate sacrifice as

the sun slowly rose in the east.

The 10am service was also very special when 103 horsemen, women and children proudly mounted on their horses gathered on the claypan then

formed a grand procession to parade up to the top of the Lookout.

It was not without some excitement as the morning was a little chilly and the horses feeling a bit fresh. The Legend Vaughan Johnson put claim to

a bit of land on the claypan as he got dusted off a Glengyle Horse. Now it may be only a rumour but the word is we may have to rename

Vaughan Johnson Lookout to Look out Vaughan Johnson if he keeps riding these station horses.

Following the 10am service and laying of the wreaths the two-up games got going and music played into the sunset.

To Garth and Kathy Tully, Trevor Stewart, P&C and all their helpers, I think they did a terrific job and they made everyone proud to be

Australian.

Garth Tully did a great job also promoting this event not once but twice on the radio on Macca two Sundays in a row. Listening to Maccas

comments he loved the voice of a real Australian Bushman. You may have a new career path well done mate.

Don Rayment

Anzac Day- Birdsville.

Betoota Race Club

Anzac Day was commemorated with a dawn service and a mid morning service. The Birdsville Bakery hosted the traditional Gunfire breakfast

and it was pleasing to see locals as well as tourists taking part in this. Many thanks go to Teresa and Dusty.

After the Gunfire breakfast everyone proceeded to Anzac Park where the traditional dawn service was held. Approximately 40 people

attended this service.

At 10am everyone met at the hotel in preparation for the Anzac Day march. At 10.30am everyone proceeded to Anzac Park. Major Les Tobin

from Gallipoli Barracks Enoggera along with the Mayor, Geoff Morton, took the salute. David Hannan and Tiffany Rigby had organised the

service and special thanks go them for the effort they put into the day.

After the service everyone proceeded to the hall where morning tea was served by the Betoota Race club Inc. A power point display was

played throughout the morning and thanks go to Franziska Pessier for a great display. The water diviner was screened and approximately a

dozen people sat and watched it. Many thanks must go to the Diamantina Shire Council for giving the club the opportunity to host the morning

tea. Funds raised from the morning will help offset the cost of the ambulance at race time. Many thanks to all who helped on the day your

support is very much appreciated.

Bev Morton

Commemorating Anzac Day 2015



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Photographs courtesy of Jan Norton,

Harin Karra and Shandell Smith

Commemorating Anzac Day 2015 Vaughan Johnson Lookout



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Commemorating Anzac Day 2015 Vaughan Johnson Lookout

Photographs courtesy of Jan Norton,

Harin Karra and Shandell Smith



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Commemorating Anzac Day 2015 Birdsville

Photographs courtesy of Debbie Winslow

Major Les Tobin and Mayor Morton



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NAVAL FLAGS NEW HOME IN BOARD ROOM

With sailors from the HMAS Diamantina attending the joint Diamantina and Boulia Shires 100th Anniversary of ANZAC Day commemoration

services that were held at the Vaughan Johnston Lookout on the ANZAC Day an Australian Naval White Ensign (flag) was presented to Council.

The Commanding Officer of HMAS Diamantina LCMD Iain Hutchins presented the Australian White Ensign (AWE) flag, being the flag under which

all of the Royal Australian Navy ships are commissioned, to the Mayor of The Diamantina Shire Council Cr Geoff Morton at the Council April

monthly meeting.

LCMD Hutchins said it was a privilege and an honour to present the flag on behalf of not only the ships crew who attended the ANZAC Day

commemorative services, but from the whole crew, and to be able to present the flag to Council as a symbol of the bond between the ships

company and the community of the Diamantina shire was his greatest privilege as the Commanding Officer of the Ship.

The Mayor Cr Geoff Morton said that with the Ship having been granted the Freedom of the Shire in 2010, and now with representatives of the

Ship attending this historic of ANZAC Day, that the relationship between the ship and the shire should become even closer and that visits by both

parties should become more frequent.

Cr Morton assured LCMD Hutchins that the Flag would feature most prominently in the Council board room and hold pride and place within the

shire.

LCMD Hutchins commented on the sailors visits to the school where the children delighted in seeing the sailors in their uniform and asked many

questions of the men and the ship.

With the impending construction of the 100th Anniversary of the World War 1 memorial walls there may be the opportunity for members of the

HMAS Diamantina to visits the shire again in 2015 and attend the unveiling of the walls in each town which would be wonderful thing for the shire

and its people.

LCMD Hutchins also spoke of how the crew had unanimously agreed to support a charity as part of the ANZAC Day visits and form this initiative

a fitness challenge was developed.

It was identified that it was 2087 kilometres from Sydney to the shore and during the next three months the crew ran, rowed and jumped their

way to a total distance of 5300 klms. In doing this challenge the crew raised $3407.00 for the Qld Royal Flying Doctor Service which is money that

will bring quality support to an organisation that is very much needed in the far remote regions of our nation.


Dog and Cat Registration

Community Calendar

Animal registrations will expire on June 30, 2015. For more information and application form regarding Animal Registrations click

on the links below:

DSC Form - Application for Dog and Cat Registration

DSC Info - 2015/2016 Dog and Cat Registration Information


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MAY

Friday 22 & Saturday 23 - Craft workshop in Birdsville. Birdsville Hall 9.00-4.30 each day

Sunday 23 & Monday 24 - Craft workshop in Bedourie. Community Hall 9.00 - 4.30 each day

JUNE

Monday 8 - Queens Birthday Holiday

Saturday 13 - Bedourie Channel Country Rugby League Nines

Saturday 20 - Bedourie Market Day at the Bedourie Community Hall

Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 - Birdsville Gymkhana

Saturday 27 to Thursday 2 July - Big Red Run

$10 per site/table . Register at the Info Centre by Thur 28 May

Get rugged up and come along for some great winter-warming treats

BEDOURIE COMMUNITY

Winter MARKET DAY Bedourie Community Hall

8am - 12noon

* Chutney and pickles

* Cakes, crafts, & other home made

goods

* Lavazza Coffees & hot chocolate

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Community News

Drought Relief Funding

Nine community groups in the shire were successful in receiving funding through the State Governments Drought Resilience Funding program.

The funding has allowed groups to enhance their existing events with entertainment or other special features, and some new community events

have also been created including; family fun nights in Bedourie and a new annual Rugby League competition. All projects funded must be held

between now and end of November this year.

Get Ready For Races CRAFT WORKSHOPS

Visiting craft artist Penny Eamer will be conducting workshops in Birdsville & Bedourie in the lead up to Races. Come along and create headwear

and jewellery to match your race day outfit. All workshop materials are provided however participants are invited to bring along some of their

own items to create a more unique piece. The workshops have been funded by the Regional Arts Development Fund and are free to all shire

residents. Further details including times and venues on flyer.

JAZZ CONCERT IN BIRDSVILLE

Queensland Music Festival (QMF) will be coming to Birdsville in July as part of their 2015 festival tour. QMFs tour itinerary is now finalized and

the date for the concert has been confirmed as Wed 22 July. This will be a unique chance to hear world-class musicians normally only seen in

large concert halls. The Jazz trio, featuring renowned musicians John Morrison and Emma Pask, will conduct a schools workshop in the afternoon

followed by a free community concert in the evening.

Family Fun Night

Bedourie Playgroup will be hosting a Family Fun Night on Friday 12 June. The fun packed evening will begin at 5pm with a treasure hunt followed

by dinner and screening of the latest Spongebob movie in 3D! Playgroup parents have worked hard to develop activities suitable for all ages and

adults are encouraged to come along and have fun too. For catering purposes please RSVP by Mon 8 June. More details on flyer.

NEW COMMUNITY GYM

Much anticipated exercise equipment for the new community gym in Bedourie will arrive any day. The Desert Rivers Board were successful in

securing funding for the equipment which includes an exercise bike, rowing machine and boxing bag. The gym will be set up in the Community

Hall and officially opened by Qld Health on Thur 11 June. Key deposits and membership will be available through the Bedourie Information

Centre.

Bedourie Community Market Day

The next Community Market Day will be held on Saturday 20 June This will be our winter market so wrap up and come along to buy winter

warming treats including; cakes, pies, sweets and Bedouries Market Day favourite, chutney and pickles. Stallholders are invited to register as

soon as possible so we know whats on offer. Stallholder site / tables are $10. See Bedourie Information Centre staff for more details or to

register your stall.

Kids Club in Bedourie

Kids Club has proved very popular with 15 children attending the first session last week. Sessions are scheduled regularly throughout the school

term however without additional support from parents /carers some may need to be cancelled. Organisers are requesting that parents/carers

volunteer their time for at least 1 session during the term to assist in supervision and tidying up. Please look at the session dates on the notice

boards at Playgroup and School and contact Jo Jackson (phone. 4746 1080) to sign up.

ABC OPEN Workshops

ABC Open producers will be running free digital media workshops in far western Qld towns to encourage community members to get involved

in ABC Open projects. Workshop topics include; photography, writing and video. Workshops will be held on 20 & 21 May in Bedourie &

Birdsville respectively. Further details to be confirmed.

For further information about any of the items on this page contact;

[email protected]


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All Day Fun Day What - Cricket & Touch Football

Where - Birdsville Cricket Oval

When - Saturday May 16

FUN DAY Hosted by

Birdsville Social Club

Contact Don Rayment or Trevor Stewart


Community News


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NEW DATES FOR BIRDSVILLE

CAMPDRAFT, RODEO AND BRONCO BRANDING



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Diamantina Shire Police News

Hey All,

The events season is slowly approaching. I have just returned from working up in Boulia for their first Rodeo and Races. We had a couple of Drink

Drivers including one that went .234% which was one of the highest recorded in the state for the Easter weekend.

I want to remind everyone that with the approaching tourist season, there will be increased police presence in the area. This includes the traffic branch

who are not known for their compassion. Loss of your license when living out here is extremely crippling but its still better than losing your life or

someone elses.

No offences to report in the Bedourie Division.

The cardio Gym Gear has been ordered and should arrive within the coming weeks. In preparation for this, I will be distributing a PAR-Q health

questionnaire. This is for liability reasons and will need to be completed prior to being able to use the facilities or participate in an exercise programs.

The purpose of the PAR-Q is to establish whether there are any conditions that prevent you from engaging in exercise (ie- Heart Conditions, Back

Problems etc). If you do have any issues, it is just a matter of having a free referral to see Josh (The Exercise Physiologist) next time he visits at the

clinic. Josh will be able to provide you with a program that will strengthen and improve without the risk or long term damage. Josh will be visiting next

on the 29th of April. Please call the clinic on 47461226 if you need an appointment.

The cooler weather should also make it a bit more comfortable for camping and fishing. Remember that the fishing comp is still running until the end

of the year. Entry can be paid at the roadhouse. Come and see me if you are unsure of the rules.

QGAP is still open every afternoon from 12:00pm until 3:30pm or call if you need an appointment outside these hours. See you all around the town.

Paul JACKSON

Senior Constable

OIC Bedourie Police

Ph: 4746 1220


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Council is in the process of preparing a Councillor Honour Roll and would like to enlist the help of the community to ensure we get it right. The

draft Honour Roll has been put on our website (http://www.diamantina.qld.gov.au/community-consultations).

If you have some knowledge regarding the terms served by our Councillor then please has a look and email any corrections or feedback to

[email protected]. If you would like a printed version then please phone Shandell Smith on 47461202 to request one.

Diamantina Shire Councillor Honour Roll

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Diamantina Shire Did You Know


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Under 8s Activity Page


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Diamantina Shire Council Shire Profile

Name Position

Business

Hours

Contact

After Hours

Contact Email Contact

Cr Geoff Morton Mayor (07) 4656 3250 (07) 4656 3250 [email protected]

Cr Garth Tully Deputy Mayor (07) 4746 1219 (07) 4746 1219 [email protected]

Cr Jody Barr Councillor (07) 4656 3095 (07) 4656 3095 [email protected]

Cr Don Rayment Councillor (07) 4656 3321 (07) 4656 3321 [email protected]

Cr Steve Cramer Councillor (07) 4746 1236 (07) 4746 1236 [email protected]

Leon Love Chief Executive Officer (07) 4746 1202 [email protected]

Tony Beynon Deputy CEO (07) 4746 1202 [email protected]

Trevor Stewart Infrastructure Manager (07) 4746 1202 (07) 4746 1021 [email protected]

Dave Hannan Birdsville Town Services Foreman

(07) 4656 3350 0407 146 902 [email protected]

Jodie Girdler Bedourie Town Services Foreman

(07) 4746 1202 (07) 4746 1160 [email protected]

The Diamantina Shire Council does not guarantee that submissions will be published and

reserves the right to reject content that is not in line with our editorial guidelines.

Diamantina Shire JPs

Bedourie

Gordon Jones JP (Qual)

Shire Office

4746 1202 Ext: 115

Home: 47461070

Leon Love JP (Qual)

Shire Office

4746 1202 Ext:125

Leanne Hohnke-Jansen JP

(Qual)

Bedourie State School

4746 1224

Garth Tully JP (Qual)

Cluny Station

4746 1219

Birdsville

Nell Brook JP (Qual)

Brook Proprietors

4656 3252

Don Rowlands JP (Qual)

National Park Office

4656 3272

Geoff Morton JP (Qual)

Roseberth Station

4656 3250

David Brook JP (C.Dec)

Brook Proprietors

4656 3252

Kate McDonald JP (C.Dec)

Birdsville Hotel

4656 3244

Andrew Cameron JP (Mag Ct)

Birdsville Clinic

4656 3245

Barbara Mason JP (Qual)

Wirrarri Centre

4656 3300


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