Issue Number 97 May 2014

Produced in association with the Murgon Business & Development Association Inc.118 Lamb Street, Murgon 4605. P.O. Box 166, Phone (07) 41681066, Fax (07) 41681947,

E-Mail Editor: lgeraghty@datawave.net.au MURGON at the foothills of Boat Mountain, in the heart of the Burnett Valley, part of the great South Burnett.

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The graves of Australians Alfie Burns and Patrick Tiernan, Dodewaard.For many years the Municipal Council and the May 4th Committee of Dodewaard pay a visit to the Kalkestraat cemetery on May 4th, Rememberance Day; They lay flowers and hold two minutes silence at the war graves of the two Australian soldiers. It is a tribute and a sign of respect for what these soldiers – far from home – have done for the liberation of our country. A few years ago – after laying

flowers and a moment of silence – the question came up: who were these young men, what was their task, what have they been through, in a word: what is their history, where did they come from?

Editor: My full moving story and photographs will be published in our June Edition.

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SOLAR POWER ISOLATOR RECALLEDThe Attorney-General has issued a recall order on certain Avanco branded DC solar power isolators used on

solar power systems after it was found to have an internal fault that can lead to overheating and fire.Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Jarrod Bleijie made the announcement following investigations

conducted by the Electrical Safety Office (ESO) and independent reports from the University of Queensland and the Queensland University of Technology.

“We want all Queenslanders to be safe at home and that’s why we’re acting quickly to ensure homeowners and installers can take the necessary steps to avoid any potential risks,” Mr Bleijie said.

“There have been some minor fire incidents involving Avanco brand isolators that have been contained in and around the isolator. No one has been injured and that’s the way we want to keep it.

“Around 27,000 of the affected isolators have been sold in Queensland so it’s important we get the word out

there.”Mr Bleijie said solar power systems installed on homes generally had an isolator located at the solar panels and another next to the inverter. The isolators are used to switch the system off to allow maintenance and repair work to be carried out safely.

“We’re asking as many homeowners and installers as possible to check their solar power system and if they have the affected isolator, to disable it so it can be replaced,” he said.

“For homeowners who can’t access the isolator safely or are unsure of what to do, we would encourage them to call their electrician or seek advice from their installer.

“This is about getting the message out to ensure people across the State are aware of the recall and aren’t living with a potential electrical hazard.”

The affected Avanco brand DC isolators include the following model numbers: AV/DC4P25A, AV/DC2P25A, AV/DC4P25AUB, AV/DC2P625AU, AV/DC2P25AU, AV/DC2/2P25AU, AV/DC2/2P125AU, AV/DC4P25AU, AV/DC4P25AUS and AV/DC4P25AUT.

For more information on the recall and consumer rights, please visit the Electrical Safety Office website at electricalsafetyqld.gov.au or the Office of Fair Trading website at fairtrading.qld.gov.au/isolator-recall-consumer-rights.htm

JAPAN TRADE GETS BIG BOOSTOver the next 20 years, sales of Australian beef to Japan are expected

to rise by $5.5 billion as a result of the Australia-Japan trade agreement.Printed by kind permission MLA-Meat and Livestock Australia.

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NEW OPTIONS TO PAY RATES South Burnett Regional Council are looking at optional methods for

residents for payment of their rates easier. Mayor Wayne Kratzmann said, “Even though Council currently has a

variety of ways to pay rates, we are looking into the feasibility of introducing the option to have electronic payments set up through the South Burnett Regional Council webpage.”

“Over 66% of our rates come through Australia Post and B-Pay. We have a few through Centrepay which is great for our pensioners who can set this up with Centrelink. About 24% of ratepayers actually come into Council’s offices. We want to help these people set up instalment payments to assist with budgeting,” said Mayor Kratzmann.

Council currently have the following methods to pay rates – • Cheque or cash in person or via mail • Telephone payments - 131816 • Credit Cart payment • Internet B-Pay • Australia Post • Instalments • Centrepay – from any Centrelink Benefit • Direct Debits set up with individuals Bank Finance Portfolio spokesperson, Councillor Keith Campbell said, “Anyone

having difficulty with making payments need to know there is an option to have this set up to pay off in instalments. You can set up a payment plan so that you’ve paid your rates in full before the discount period ends.”

“Council will meet with other local council’s to see what other optional payment methods they have and which ones are used by ratepayers. One of the options we will look at is for ratepayers to enter into arrangements where a small amount each week is deducted from their pay to help people budget for their rates,” said Cr Campbell.

Council are looking into sending out a simple survey to gauge what payment methods people would prefer.

Mayor Kratzmann said, “Council also want to see if people prefer quarterly or half yearly rates notices. We currently have many residents who pay for their rates half yearly.”

“Council are in the process of preparing the next Budget. “Reverting back to half yearly rates will save ratepayers additional administration costs,” he said.

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CENTENARY OF AUSTRALIAN RED CROSSIn 1849, Swiss businessman, Henry Dunant, witnessed the bloody battle of Solferina in northern Italy. More

than 38,000 soldiers fell in that confrontation alone – the wounded were left abandoned and many suffered a slow, painful and lonely death.

Henry Dunant was horrified and sought solutions to the needless suffering brought on by war. Spurred into action by the scene he witnessed, the Red Cross was born – an international neutral movement dedicated to the relief of suffering. From Henry Dunant’s vision have grown more than 150 National Societies which now carry out the work of the Red Cross around the world.

Australian Red Cross formed on August 13, 1914. Nine days after the outbreak of the War, the Governor General’s wife, Lady Helen Munro Ferguson called for volunteers to assist with the production of comfort parcels for soldiers. That resulted in 400,000 parcels of food and clothing being sent to soldiers in prison camps and hospitals. Within just ten months, 178 branches had formed covering every part of Queensland.

The first Annual General Meeting of the Murgon Red Cross branch was held in 1941 with Mrs N.F. Osborne

Neil SmithPicture Framer

Murgon

serving as President during the years of the Second World War. During this time, the ladies of the Branch worked extremely hard in the interests of soldiers engaged in fighting overseas. In 1943, weekly sewing afternoons produced 1,083 articles ie pyjama suits, dressing gowns, towels, sheets, shirts, waterbag covers, washers etc. Also in that year the branch adopted two Prisoners of War. Money was raised via street stalls, catering and donations. Home Nursing classes were conducted, with Junior Red Cross members learning first aid. Following the war, the branch was urged to continue.

Today, Murgon Red Cross provides emergency toiletry bags to local hospitals and also Trauma Teddies to hospitals, doctors’ surgeries, QAS & crisis centres.

Margot Schmidhauser, in centre of photo, is the T T Convenor who is responsible for the organizing of the assembly & distribution of the Teddies.

Agnes Lawrence, on the right, has knitted almost 150 teddies in the centenary colours of red, black & white.

Volunteer, Joy Baker, on the left kindly embroiders faces on the teddies.Murgon Red Cross also conducts fund-raising to support other Red Cross

programs across the state. For more information about the history & services of Red Cross, please visit our display in the Murgon Library during May. 8th May is International Red Cross Day, the birthday of founder, Henry Dunant.

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MURGONEnjoy our world-class scenic views from

the many natural parks on Boat Mountain.

Please remember the Castra Residents. “SMALL PLEASURES”

They have given to the community over many years and now it is our turn to give them small pleasures.

A drive in the country, a visit to a local attraction, or an afternoon tea at BP Dam are small pleasures the Residents of Castra enjoy. At present the residents are unable to do this, they do not have a bus!

Murgon Castra Bus Appeal.

A group of Community Members, under the auspice of the Murgon Rotary Club are eagerly fundraising to be able

to purchase a bus. $70,000 is required to do just this. Rotary commenced the fund with a $15,000 donation and The Murgon & District Services and Citizens Memorial Club gave a donation of $3,000.

Fundraising will now start in earnest, if you see a notice with the Castra Bus Appeal, please give your support, the Residents of Castra would appreciate your donation.

Watch for “the Bus Logo” on all fundraising. Rotary have an outdoor setting to raffle, valued at over

$1,400 and it could be yours if you purchase a $2 ticket. It will be drawn at the last Tuscan Feast of the year at Moffatdale Ridge Winery in November. Tickets are available from any Rotary member.

If you are interested in assisting in any way please contact: Rotarian Glenn Kapernick Phone 0741 684748

Further information and news on the Fundraising Effort will be published regularly.

$18,000 START, Watch the funds grow.

PLEASE WATCH THIS SPACE FOR FURTHER UPDATES ON THE FUNDRAISING EFFORTS

A really nice tidy home. 3 bedrooms, rumpus/family room, day room plus separate air conditioned lounge. Large fully built in kitchen, separate dining. 2 bay lock up garage with workshop at rear. 2 roller doors at the front and 1 roller door at the back. Covered patio. Garden shed. Heat pump hot water. Owners have moved away vacant possession available. $160,000

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Something a bit different. The Salvation Army hall has come up for sale. 2 large rooms, built in kitchen with stove. Office, store room, toilet. Covered enclosed area at rear with shade sail. Double lock up garage. 2428m2 corner allotment on 2 titles. Price guide $170,000

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THE SOUTH BURNETT FIELD NATURALISTS CLUB

If you are interested in our local bushland, in birdwatching, in all native animals, in plants, fungi and local geology, you are welcome to join our club.-

Please contact Harry on 41 62 1664 or Wolfgang on 0434 416 025.

The objects of the club shell be: to study and record all branches of natural history; to encourage a spirit of conservation towards indigenous fauna and flora and its environments, to promote where possible, scientific research of natural history.

Our March outing this year took us to the Nangur National Park. We met at the Kapernick Park Rest Area, where we had morning tea and organised four wheel drive car pooling. The weather was fine. We enjoyed watching birds, reptiles and studied plants. The Nangur National Park has a dense vegetation of so many kinds of plants. Outstanding are the big and picturesque bottle trees.

Bottle trees are succulents and store water in its fibrous interior.However they do not contain more water than common trees. They are drought resistant and grow very slowly, up to 20 m high and need well drained, slightly acidic soil. They love full sun. Bottle trees belong to the family of malvaceae. The Queensland bottle tree brachychiton rupestris ( brachys=short, chiton, tunic, refers to the coating of the seeds, upestris=growing among rocks; greek) is native to SE QLD. It’s

been planted in many other places, especially that it tolerates -10 to +50 deg C. It has yellowish bell shaped flowers, the seed pods are similar to other brochychitons.Brochychitons are monoecious, meaning male and female flowers are on the same tree, and as you can see, they exist in harmony and never argue (haha). The bottle trees can suffer from fungi and damages to the trunk. In those cases it is difficult to save the tree. Also gusty winds can push unprotected trees over.

There is a pretty rest area at the T-junction of Mundubbera-Durong and Proston-Boondooma Rds: The Jack Coe’s Park: Jack Coe planted approx. 80 bottle trees in a 5year period, some 35 years ago. A beautiful place to visit.

Our next outings will be on May 10 to the Kinbombi railway area, and on May 18 we will have the honour to have a joint outing with the Gympie Field Nats to the Mt Mudlo area near Kilkivan.

Wolfgang Herling, President.

Mainly Music is held on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Thursdays of the month TIME: 9:30 - 11:15am at NEW HORIZONS CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 15292 Bunya Hwy Murgon. COST: $3 per child or $4 per family, bring special needs morning tea for your child and a hat for outdoor play. Morning tea is provided for parents & carers, and

children are welcome to share SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: There is no music in school holidays.Please contact me for more information on 0438 167 919 after hours, or at 11am or

1pm. Thanks. Marilyn Huddleston. Other contacts: Doreen Campos -4168 1916, 0417 730 287, Trish Beckett - 07 41 69 5720 or

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SEAFOOD BUFFETJune 14th and July 12th

MURGON WEANER STEERS $578.00 Pratt Agencies yarded 1600 weaners at its Annual Weaner Show & Sale

last Friday. The tough summer season has definitely taken a big effect on the calves with weights being well down on previous years. The overall quality of the yarding was up to its normal standard but vendors were disappointed with the weights as cattle went over the scales. The best of the steers sold to $2.05 c/kg while Heifers topped at $1.55 c/kg. Lighter and rougher conditioned steers and heifers are still proving difficult to sell.

Weaners were sent from Kandanga, Eidsvold, Mundubbera, Gayndah, Mt Perry, Biggenden, Kingaroy, Nanango & locally.

Simmental steers a/c Dennis Morris Wondai sold to $578.00 at $1.84 c/kg. Alex & Robyn Barsby Tansey sold Charbray steers for $542.00 (2.04), $509.00 (1.87) & $422.00 (1.90). Greg & Julie Zahl Gayndah sold Charolais cross steers for $439.00 at $1.84 c/kg. Dick & Faylene Nichols Mt Perry sold a draft of Charbray steers topping at $424.00 & $1.80 c/kg. Charbray steers a/c D & R Soden Goomeri sold for $432.00 while P & A Scanlan Gayndah sold their 235 kg Charbray steers for $429.00 at $1.82 c/kg. D & M Parker Stonelands sold Simbrah steers for $414.00 at $1.87. Brahman cross steers from M Smith Gayndah sold for $454.00 at $1.89 c/kg. Angus cross steers from G & A Sippel Murgon sold to $474.00. L & L Graham sold Santa steers for $524.00 at $1.86 c/kg. Charbray steers from N Pearce Tansey sold for $1.85 c/kg to return $426.00. Droughtmaster steers from Roth Rural Gayndah sold for $477.00 or $1.83 c/kg.

Simmental heifers a/c D Morris sold to $385.00 at $1.43 c/kg. Angus cross heifers from R & D Warren Hivesville sold for $347.00 at $1.40 c/kg. Quality Angus cross heifers from B & A Gannon Gayndah sold for $328.00 or $1.52 c/kg. Charbray heifers from Mt Perry sold for $1.50 c/kg returning $372.00. M & M Dingle Eidsvold sold quality Charbray Heifers for $347.00 at $1.50 c/kg. 2 pens of A & K Barsby’s heifers sold for $405.00 (1.48) & $334.00 (1.45). 230 kg Charolais heifers from Gayndah sold for $347.00 or $1.50 c/kg. 220 kg Simbrah heifers sold to $340.00 and $1.50 c/kg.

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decisions to ensure Australia’s future. My concern is to ensure the sustainability of the age pension so it will always be available to those who need it.

In Australia, between 2010 and 2050 the number of people aged 65 to 84 is expected to double and the number of people 85 and older is expected to quadruple. One in three people born in Australia today can expect to live until they are 100.

Even Bill Shorten said in his Budget Reply speech that there will only be two and a half people in the workforce for every person over 65 within 50 years.

The Age Pension currently takes up 10 per cent of all Commonwealth spending - $40 billion this year, but it will rise to $72 billion in a decade on current trends – and it will keep rising as our population ages.

We have to make sure that safety net is secure, and capable in the future of catching the people who need it.I have the utmost respect for senior Australians who have worked hard throughout their lives, contributing to our

country and their community. They certainly deserve the support of the Government in their retirement years and my speech makes this point clearly.

It is regrettable that this was not properly reported.Yours sincerelyWARREN TRUSS, Federal Member for Wide Bay, Deputy Prime Minister

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A letter to the editor from Warren Truss 16 May 2014Dear EditorSome of the comments on the speech I made at the

Conservative Club post Budget breakfast in Brisbane bear no resemblance to what I actually said. Read the speech on www.warrentruss.com and make your own judgement.

I offered no criticism, passed no judgement, nor made any disrespectful remarks about pensioners and superannuants. Words like “squandering”, “blowing” and other inflammatory language were used by commentators and did not appear anywhere in my speech.

They are not my words and they certainly do not reflect the intention or tone of my speech.

I respect the right of pensioners and superannuants to make their own decisions about the way in which they use their income. I do not presume to provide such gratuitous advice to anyone.

People work their entire lives and quite rightly expect that the age pension will be available to them at the end of their working lives as a safety net.

The purpose of my address was to explain the Budget and why the Government needed to make important

We sadly mourn the loss of :BEARDMORE, Albert, Late of Wondai.TAINTON, James William (Jim) Late of Wondai.PRATT, Ronald Donald (Bob), Late of Murgon.O’SULLIVAN, Shane Michael Timothy, Formerly of Murgon.COUGHLIN, Shirley Dawn, Late of Murgon.PARKER, Doris Evelyn, Late of Murgon.McMAHON, Ella Elizabeth, Late of Murgon.JORDISON, Darren John, Formerly of Murgon.

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CAN STRESS REALLY MAKE YOU SICK? By Dee the Naturopath

Stress is always there in our lives, and it’s always going to be... We just need to know how to deal with it for the sake of our own health. As a health care provider, I’m here to tell you that poor health, and any disease for that matter is the result of stress. It might be a physical stress brought on by a poor diet, or a stressful job, it could be an immune stress from exposure to a virus or bacteria or even a metabolic stress brought about by genetic factors. Stress is pro-inflammatory which means it increases inflammation in the cells of our bodies. It can and does affect our whole system. This probably comes as no surprise but perhaps if I can elaborate on HOW this happens, you can really grasp just how serious this is and not just dismiss it as if you are not affected by it.

Firstly - nothing is more damaging to the brain than stress. Stress atrophies the entire brain meaning it shrinks it. This affects the barrier lining that protects our brain from toxins and infectious agents leaving you vulnerable to attack. Also when you’re stressed, your hormones set off a series of neurochemical events in your brain that stimulates your nerves and causes your blood vessels to swell. The result: tension headaches and migraines. Then there’s the Gut. Those daily hassles can actually disrupt gut function and cause digestive problems just as much as any major life change can. Anxiety and stress can cause the body to produce more digestive acid, which can lead to heartburn. It can slow the emptying of food from the stomach as well which causes gas and bloating, and may even increase the number of times your colon contracts, leading to cramping and diarrhoea.

My personal area of expertise is hormones and I’m here to tell you that stress affects hormonal balance BIG TIME. The stress hormone cortisol will peak very high at the beginning of any stressful event but as the event drags on into weeks and months and years, (as it has with many of us) cortisol plummets to low levels so we wake up in the morning without the energy to drag ourselves through the day. At this point our bodies “steal” other hormones in an attempt to make cortisol. Getting that hormonal balance back is so vitally important because left untreated our health can suffer very badly indeed.

The problem is that our body doesn’t know the difference between family stress, work stress, a long to-do list...or a huge and sudden shock. To the body stress is stress. So what can we do? Through salivary testing we can identify your levels of stress hormones both early in the morning and at night before you go to sleep. Effective individual treatment plans are then based on dietary and lifestyle modifications, nutritional and herbal supplements. For more information of dealing with the effects of stress contact me today.

Dee Kirsch Naturopath, Murgon, QLD 4605, Member ATMS 16965. Phone: 07 4168 2087 Mob 0448 101 131. E-Mail dee@datawave.net.au Web www.deethenaturopath.com

MURGON & DISTRICT BRANCH NATIONAL SENIORS AUSTRALIA

The General Meeting will be held on Thursday 19th June at the Murgon Bowls Club at 10 am after morning tea. A guest speaker will be present.

Our next tour is on Thursday 17th July to Lake Somerset & Lake Wivenhoe. Cost is $54 P/P leaving Murgon at 7.30 am Tingoora 7.50am Kingaroy 8 am Nanango 8.10 am Yarraman 8.25 am.

For further information & booking for the tour contact Paula on (07) 41683114 or 0438708885.

There has been a destination change for November, it is now a cruise leaving Mooloolaba.

Our 2014 Tours Itinerary is available on request.

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Cellar Door Wine sales and tastingsOpen 10am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday

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Hospital regulations require a wheel chair for patients being discharged..

However, while working as a student nurse, I found one elderly gentleman already dressed and sitting on the bed with a suitcase at his feet, who insisted he didn’t need my help to leave the hospital. After a chat about rules being rules, he reluctantly let me wheel him to the elevator.

On the way down I asked him if his wife was meeting him.

‘I don’t know’, he said. ‘She’s still upstairs in the bathroom changing out of her hospital gown.’

South Burnett Regional Council’s Healthy Communities Initiative presents Active healthy families in the South Burnett. Brought to you by SBRC Libraries with local providers, fun activities for all the family!

Ozzie Judo is Sensei Stan Mundays business which he runs and show’s students & adults the pathway to Murgon Judo Club Inc which he is the Volunteer Coach and president which has been running for over 7 years and is very proud of the clubs many achievements.

Please visit our Facebook site Murgon Judo Club all our details are there Attached are photos of the moment of madness here at Murgon Library. We had 19 children who participated

in “Ozzie Judo” and craft which included colouring in, assembling Easter baskets and a treasure hunt where I had hidden 20 little chickens that they had to find. We had a terrific afternoon and the children (and adults!) were happy to be heading home for some quiet time at the end of the activity. Great turnout considering on Monday morning we had only two children booked.

We ended up with about 19 children that was not counting the mums & grandma that joined in.

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Apology We apologize for the use of a photo in a story we printed in October 2013 (copy below) without obtaining

permission to use the photo from the owner of the photo. This beautiful photo is owned by Graeme Barrett, a professional photographer and his photography can be

seen on his website www.graemebarrettphotography.com

CAMPDRAFTING NEWS Mrs Michele Perrett of 7 Hall Street

Kilkivan would have been thrilled to bits with her family success in the 2013 Australian Campdrafting Association national finals at Kilkivan on Federal Election weekend.

Michele played a commendable role in Warren Truss’s Wide Bay win. President of the Australian Campdraft Association, Sean Dillon, was loud in his praise of the volunteers and members of the Kilkivan Show Campdraft Association who made the event possible.

Local is focal and the Kilkivan volunteers put the South Burnett on the Australian map with their preparation and presentation of the Australian Campdraft Championship.

It was a good vote for Rural Australia on Federal Election weekend.

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Wondai Regional Art Gallery - June 2014 Exhibition“The Regionals Meets the Bush: A Collaboration”This exhibition has proudly come together through an advertisement with “Vastarts”Main Gallery: Christopher Hardwick and Kathleen Hunt Christopher Hardwick’s current art practice as a metalsmith and jeweller involves the creation of art objects and jewellery. Christopher presents his exhibition “Craft Made Strange”. This body of work challenges the notion of gender roles. Some examples are ‘women knit, men

don’t’, ‘craft is for domestic purposes, female business’, ‘metal is a male thing’. The knitting of fanciful creatures in copper, brass and silver wire is done for the purpose of challenging the viewer to question their own preconceptions. Christopher Hardwick and Kathleen Hunt present this exhibition titled “Indignation”. A chance meeting in 2010 has led to this collaboration. Over a number of years of deep and meaningful conversations Chris and Kathleen realised there were key issues that they were indignant about. They felt the need to give voice to these issues and hence this exhibition has evolved from that indignation. Front Gallery: ‘Voices from Yaraka’ Kristy McGregor presents this amazing exhibition. It celebrates the rural identity of the small town of Yaraka in Western Queensland, instilling the confidence in women to share their stories with a wider audience, communicating life in their town. Third Gallery: ‘Women of the Land’ by Jennie Bucknell‘Women of the Land’ is a multimedia exhibition, weaving a story about women on outback stations by exploring the multiplicity of all the roles they play in their daily life. “Women of the Land’ invites people into a lifestyle few of us can experience, yet one where Australia’s heart still remains.Kidz Corner: St Joseph’s Primary School (Murgon) and Aramac State SchoolOpening Night: Friday 6 June 2014, from 6pm. $5.00 entry includes Hot & Cold Supper & Punch, Wine will be served by a local winery, Live Entertainment The exhibition will remain in the Gallery throughout the month of June 2014. The Wondai Regional Art Gallery is open 7 days a week, 10.00am till 4.00pm. Free Entry Telephone: 07 4168 5926 or email wondaiartgallery@southburnett.qld.gov.au

CLEVER WORDS1. BERNADETTE – The act of torching a mortgage.2. BURGLARIZE – What a crook sees through.3. AVOIDABLE – What a bullfighter tries to do.4. EYEDROPPER – Clumsy ophthalmologist5. COUNTERFEITER – Workers who put together

kitchen cabinets.6. ECLIPSE – What an Italian barber does for a

living.7. LEFT BANK – What the bank robbers did when

their bag was full of money.8. HEROES – What a man in a boat does.9. PARASITES – What you see from the Eiffel

Tower.10. PARADOX – Two physicians11. PHARMACIST – A helper on a farm12. POLARIZE – What penguins see through13. RELIEF – What trees do in the spring14. RUBBERNECK – What you do to relax your

wife.15. SELFISH – What the owner of a seafood store

does

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Holiday in WA with Keith Kratzmann

BROOME - IT CAN BE YES OR NO

The tourist centre of Broome in the central coastal region of Western Australia is a mecca for aircraft bringing tourists to the area from Australian centres plus contingents from Asian centres.

Because of accommodation demands from the massive mining industry, many visitors can be off to an indifferent start when confronted from overnight stays of between $250 and $400 in motels, hotels and other normal places with an abundant accommodation.

Despite this, thousands of visitors arrive each year plus the high percentage of caravan entourage from many parts of Australia.

Broome is a unique town on a peninsular where one of the world’s last great wildnesses meets the Indian Ocean. Its exotic pearling town history has left a vast richness and a unique multi-cultural mix of people.

In the period from 1900 to 1914 Broome supplied 80 percent of the world’s mother of pearl. Up to 400 pearling loggers lined the shores of Roebuck Bay with the population exceeding 4,000. Broome became Australia’s most cosmopolitan town. In other history March 3 of 1942 saw a fleet of Japanese zeros destroy 16 flying boats anchored in Roebuck Bay where wrecks can still be seen. By 1980 Broome became an established tourism destination following investment by English magnate, Lord Alistair McAlpine. He invested millions of dollars in the town restoring historic buildings and developing Cable Beach resort.

On a more casual note many women in particular have been attracted to the various brews manufactured by Matso Ltd near the Broome shoreline. The most popular in the 3.5 alcohol content is ginger beer and lychee beer. The dark brown lager similar to Australia’s Boag premium is the popular choice among seasoned drinkers.

Caption 1: Many Japanese leaders within the pearl industry have been honoured in Broome particularly by way of statues. In the hunt for pearls hundreds from several countries lost their lives through insufficient oxygen, plus cyclones which were quite frequent often caught them off guard.

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INTERIM FARM HOUSEHOLD ALLOWANCE NOW AVAILABLE

Producers in financial need, whether they are drought-affected or not, have been urged to contact Centrelink on 13 23 16 regarding the Federal Government’s Interim Farm Household Allowance package.

The money is available from (Monday 3rd March) and supports the Queensland Government’s election promise to grow agriculture as one of the four pillars of the economy.

The Federal Government has brought forward the new Interim Farm Household Allowance to assist our Queensland producers affected by the drought. The allowance will help with daily living expenses like putting food on the table and paying their electricity bills.

Agriculture is a key pillar of the Queensland economy and the Federal Government also recognises agriculture is a significant sector with a great future. The Interim Farm Household Allowance will be paid at a fortnightly rate equivalent to the Newstart Allowance. The new scheme replaces the old Transitional Farm Family Payment with the net asset test raised to $2.55 million.

Discussions are underway with the Federal Government about the other drought assistant measures, such as the concessional loans, pest control and mental health support measures, to ensure this assistance available as soon as possible.

Producers can contact Centrelink on 13 23 16 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm) for more information and application forms or visit www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/interim-farm-household-allowance

The Interim Farm Household Allowance will be available until the permanent Farm Household Allowance is implemented on 1 July 2014. Existing Transitional Farm Family Payment recipients will be automatically transferred to Interim Farm Household Allowance with no break in payments.

For more information on the Newman Government’s drought relief assistance scheme call 13 25 23 or visit www.qraa.qld.gov.au

Jeff Seeney MP, Member for Callide

SOUTHERN CROSS CARE (CASTRA )AUXILIARY RAFFLE.

Results of raffle held in aid of Southern Cross Care (Castra) Auxiliary were:1st Prize ($200.00 Grocery Order) Jade Cluff,2nd Prize (Crochet Rug ) Faye Davidson, 3rd Prize (Crochet Knee Rug) Raelene Dennis.I would like to thank all who patronized the raffle, A Kapernick (President Castra Auxiliary)

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Bjelke-Petersen Damat Yallakool Tourist Park, Murgon

OPEN 7 DAYS Ph: (07) 4168 4746 E: yallakool@southburnett.qld.gov.au

Ice, Bait, Drinks, Bread, Milk, Ice Cream, Fishing Permits, Camping & Cabins, Motor Home Dump Point, Free public Barbeques.

ST DAVID’S BOONARA – 100 YEARSA GREAT DAY

As Linda Kitt wrote: “St David’s has been the unifying symbol of the life to which Anglican settlers of the last hundred years committed themselves, bringing grace and vigour to the community’s being.” With God’s blessings, may it continue to do so.

Photo Top : The Most Reverend Doctor Phillip Aspinall, Archbishop of Brisbane and Primate of Australia officiated at a 9.00 a.m Eucharist, in honour of the patron saint, David of Wales,

Photo below: Looking more relaxed - Clergy - Gerald Greaves, Alf Gerlach, The Most Reverend Doctor Phillip Aspinall, Kevin Lewis, Don Campbell, Fred Ailwood.

Two elderly gentlemen from a retirement centre were sitting on a bench under a tree when one turns to the other and says: ‘Slim, I’m 83 years old now and I’m just full of aches and pains. I know you’re about my age. How do you feel?’

Slim says, ‘I feel just like a newborn baby.’‘Really? Like a newborn baby?’‘Yep. No hair, no teeth and I think I just wet my pants.’

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THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY, IN NORTHERN WATERS IN 1914On the declaration of war on the 4th of August 1914, the ships of the Australian Navy were mostly heading north from

their bases to an assembly point south of New Guinea in the Coral Sea. Ashore the Naval Reserve organization was manning wireless and cable stations and mounting guard on defence

establishments throughout the Comonwealth.While the Navy was about its business the German East Asiatic Squadron was also at sea having left its harbour

in Tsingtao, China as long ago as the 20th of June to undertake a Pacific cruise. The German Squadron became the quarry for not only the Australian Navy but also the various squadrons of the Royal Navy and by the end of August of the Japanese Navy as well.

On the 10th of August control of the RAN passed to the British Admiralty through an Order in Council. Two days later the cruiser HMAS Sydney with destroyers in company raided Simpson Harbour at Rabaul in the hope of catching the ships of the German Squadron thought to be present there which it wasn’t. In the meantime one of the key wireless stations was put out of action by the Royal Navy which unfortunately meant that from then until the second week in September the German Squadron might have as well been on Mars. No one knew where it went to or where it would turn up as there was no wireless transmissions to hone in on.

In the meantime the sea passages around the Solomon Islands were searched for the German Squadron to no avail. By this time the German cruiser Emden had been detached from the Asiatic Squadron and was off into the Indian Ocean to do as much damage as it could to merchant sea traffic. The only ship of the RAN that stood between it and the entire West Australian coast was the small cruiser HMAS Pioneer at Fremantle although no one had any idea at the time where Emden was.

The Australian Squadron was dispersed from its rendezvous to gather up the Australian Naval & Military Expeditionary Force convoy which was bound for Rabaul, off Palm Island on the coast off north Queensland while other ships were detached to escort the New Zealand Expeditionary Force to occupy German Samoa. Samoa was occupied on the 30th of August and the Australian ships returned to Port Moresby. By this time the German Squadron was at Christmas Island far out into the Pacific far removed from New Britain or the Australian east coast although no one knew that. Also by now another wireless station was put out of action on the island of Nauru. That only left the incomplete wireless station at Bitapaka opposite Rabaul to deal with and this became the target for the forthcoming occupation force to be landed at Rabaul.

The AN & MEF landed at Herbertshohe at Rabaul unopposed and proceeded to advance on the wireless station. This advance met resistance from the local German defence company and Australia suffered its first wartime casualties with 2 officers and four men killed and 1 officer and three men wounded.

On the 13th of September the Union Jack was hoisted over Rabaul and the formal occupation of German New Guinea was proclaimed. The rejoicing was tempered however with the loss of the submarine AE1 in StGeorges Channel outside Rabaul, with all hands.

Come mid-October HMAS Australia was by then making its way across the Pacific to the west coast of South America in the wake of the German Squadron which had finally been located and given battle to and defeated, the British South Atlantic Squadron off Coronel in Chile.

On the 1st of November the first Australian Convoy sailed from King George’s Sound at Albany, Western Australia with an escort of two Australian, one British and one Japanese cruisers. On the 9th, during the passage of the Convoy past the Coco’s Islands in the mid-Indian Ocean a ship to ship action took place where the HMAS Sydney defeated the German cruiser SMS Emden in a running fight.

By the end of the year the Navy was dispersed over the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans and was at work in the Caribbean Sea, the east coast of Africa and on the Sepik River in New Guinea. The Navy would stay busy until the last day of the war four years later.

Noel Selway

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WONDAI RESPONDS TO THE CALL1914

Enlistment in the Australian Imperial Force volunteering to enlist wasn’t as it is now understood. At the time Australian males didn’t act individually without reference to others to the extent their modern day contemporaries do these days. They were more likely to view themselves as members of a wider group and employers played a major role in who went to war and who stayed at home.

Family financial interests also loomed large in deciding which family member would enlist and who wouldn’t. In country areas like Wondai the older men of the district decided how many men were needed to stay to provide enough labour to work the farms and how many could join the AIF. This is shown by the fall off in local enlistments by the end of 1916.

The first to go was a local labourer Henry Benson who was also a member of the Kennedy Regiment, one of the State’s Militia Regiments. He was called up on the 8th of August and returned home to Townsville to join his Regiment which sailed for Thursday Island as its garrison. He was later to serve in the 25th Infantry Battalion at Gallipoli and in France where he was killed in action early in July 1916. One of Henry’s two older brothers was also killed in action. The Benson family paid a high price.

From the 21st of August onwards until the second week of December another 36 men from the District enlisted. The most prominent group of enlistee’s were the farmers of whom there were eleven followed by stockmen, station hands and labourers of whom there were fourteen. Of the others they included selectors, carpenters, journalists and railwaymen. Of these five had seen previous service in various Australian military units, another served in a Bushmen’s Contingent in the Boer War while seven others had served various British Imperial units including one who served in the Boer War.

The majority of the men served in a wide variety of units in the AIF including the 9th Infantry Battalion which participated in the initial Landing at Anzac as well as the Light Horse Brigade Train which was the supply component to the brigade as well as the 2nd and 5th Light Horse Regiments.

Of those who served in the 9th Battalion two were wounded at the Landing and a further two were killed and another three wounded in the battle that followed the Landing. Those in the Light Horse Brigade Train also landed at Anzac although only for a short time as the crowded strand of The Beach prevented them from performing useful service and they were taken off after a few weeks.

From the 29th May until the departure of the troops from Anzac on the 19th/20th of December a further five of these men were wounded.

The re-organisation in Egypt saw the breakup of many units and many Wondai men, especially those in the Brigade Train, went to new Service Corps Companies that were formed to accompany the new divisions that had been created from the two original ones. Those in the Light Horse remained in Egypt and participated in the overland campaign against the Turks into Palestine where two more Wondai men were wounded. There they served till the end of the war. The rest were sent to France.

In France from 1916 to 1918 three more men were killed and a further seven were wounded, some multiple times.

There was some moments of glory in the effort the 1914 men made which included three who were Mentioned In Despatches and another awarded a Military Cross. Added to the glory three others got themselves married while on leave in England at various times towards the end of the war.

The men paid a high price. Out of the 37 who enlisted six were killed and 19 were wounded. Quite a few rose from the ranks being commissioned officers while others reached senior non-commissioned rank.

Some of the men returned early from active service medically unfit, their war was a short one. Theo Humphries for instance had enlisted on the 2nd of September, received a gunshot wound to the arm on the 29th of April and was invalided out on the 29th July. Others like Ernest Bartley didn’t get home until well into 1920. He later served in the Australian Army Instruction Corps before moving to Canada in 1925. The majority were home, even if it wasn’t back to Wondai District for most, between November 1918 and July 1919.

On the outbreak of the Second World War five of these men answered the call even though they were all well over 40 years of age by then. Most served for the duration in various training and support roles in either the Volunteer Defence Corps or in the Lines of Communications units. One was an equipment officer in the Royal Australian Air Force.

Noel Selway

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Leanne Sippel is just weeks away from completing her homeopathic training. For the past 71⁄2 years she has been studying a Bachelor of Health Science (Homeopathy) through Endeavour College of Natural Health alongside

raising four children and being an integral part of sport within the South Burnett.

Leanne began study when her youngest child was only one. Some subjects were offered externally, and then online, and that is how she progressed part-time during her first few years. For the past 31⁄2 years Leanne has been travelling to Fortitude Valley each week during Semester to complete on-campus subjects such as Clinical Examination, Western Diagnostic Techniques, Psychology and Counselling, and Homeopathic Clinic. On completion of this degree, Leanne will have completed more than 700 hours of clinic time under the tutelage of qualified homeopaths.

Her formal study will be completed in early June 2014 and she will open her clinic doors as a qualified Homeopath around mid to late July 2014. Initially, patients will be treated each week from a Clinic at Redgate.

Homeopathy originated in Germany more than 200 years ago, is practiced all over the world and is used by millions of people. Homeopathy treats the whole person: mental, emotional, physical and spiritual spheres.

Homeopathic remedies are easy to take, non-toxic and non-addictive. It is suitable for any age and can be combined with other treatments with zero interference of action.

Homeopathy can treat people with many different types of acute or chronic illness ranging from mental health issues such as PTSD or depression to childhood illness, and everything in between. Homeopathy does not treat by named disease (although all pathology results are welcome), but by individual symptoms that show how each person reacts to their dis-ease. It takes into account the patient’s personal and family history.

Individual care for you and your family. Homeopaths can only treat you as the unique person you are. What you like/don’t like, your fears, cravings/aversions, what makes you happy/sad, how you think, what you feel. A homeopath needs to know what makes you tick in order to help you heal.

With no qualified homeopath within a 2 hour radius of Murgon, homeopathy will be a beneficial addition to the current Complimentary Therapies already in this area. Editors Footnote: Congratulations Leanne.

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THE AUSTRALIAN BLUE RIBBON COOK BOOKEvery year thousands of talented amateurs spend countless hours preparing entries for cooking competitions

run as part of some 600 Royal and Agricultural Shows across Australia. These cooks range from stalwarts well known and respected in their local communities for their prize-winning efforts over many years, to talented newcomers using tried and true recipes handed down from generation to generation.

The Australian Blue Ribbon Cook Book is not just about the recipes. It brings together the stories of show cooks and their shows, as well as recipes that have won first prize. A special feature is the tips and hints not usually found within recipes but which make all the difference to success. The book also features photos of cooks, historic images from Country ad Royal Shows, show ephemera such as posters, old prize schedules and prize cards.

Local identity, Edna O’Neill, well known for her success in various South Burnett cooking competitions is one of only 70 people selected after a rigorous

selection criteria from the numerous nominations from across Australia. Congratulations Edna for such a wonderful achievement from a lifetime of dedication to competition cooking and shows. The book was launched at the Tattersells Club, Brisbane on the 26th March with a gala lunch hosted by Rural Press. Pip Courtney of Landline fame, was present and did another interview with Edna prior to the event.

Liz Harfull, an award winning journalist of world renown, is the author of this wonderful book and hails from South Australia. Her first Blue Ribbon Cook Book took her to Paris where it was named runner-up in the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards in 2009 against finalists from more than 50 countries. Liz selected Queensland for the launch of the book because of the support from the Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies.

TRIPLE SUCCESS FOR A CHAMPIONEdna O’Neill has been renowned for her success in cooking competitions around the South Burnett and

particularly the Murgon Show. Her talents spread further than cooking and needlework is another of her gifted successes. A visit to her home would soon see the large collection of her framed specialised needlework hanging on the walls.

At this years Murgon Show, after 60 years of competing, Edna was successful in three different sections by gaining the most points for an exhibitor in the Cooking, Home Preserves and Needlework. She has never achieved this before and it is thought no other exhibitor has ever obtained this result in one year. This follows on from her success a few years ago at the EKKA, which had never been done before, when she was awarded Champion exhibitor for both the Cooking and Preserves sections of the Show.

DRIVING QUESTION You are driving in a car at a constant speed.On your left side is a ‘drop off’ , (The ground is 18-24 inches below the level you are travelling on), and on your

right side is a fire engine travelling at the same speed as you ....In front of you is a galloping horse , which is the same size as your car and you cannot overtake it .Behind you is a galloping zebra. Both the horse and zebra are also travelling at the same speed as you .What must you do to safely get out of this highly dangerous situation ?ANSWER PAGE 48

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Lily Ponds A-La Carte Licensed RestaurantOpen to the Public Mon- Thurs nights from 6.00pm

Bookings preferred- ph: 4168 1400.

Photography – Share Your VisionInsurance Photography by Sherrianne Talon of Talon Digital ImagingDigital cameras allow us to do something for free that is vital to every household. Taking photos for insurance.

For contents insurance, most insurance companies require proof of the existence of items that are insured in case the worst happens. They want serial numbers and make and model. The easiest way to do this is to take a few minutes and go around and photograph your contents. For electrical equipment, white goods, etc, take photos of the whole object, the make and model and get around the back and take a picture of the serial number as well. Take pictures of furniture, DVD’s, toys, what’s in your cupboards, and especially jewelry. Cover all corners of your house, the garage and the shed.

Once you’ve taken the pictures, put them on a DVD and make two copies. Keep one with your important papers and give the other one to a friend or put it in a safety deposit box so it’s always accessible if it’s needed. When you purchase new items, photograph them as you get them and keep copies of that information as well. If there are items that are too hard to photograph or the information is hard to read, record that on a document on your computer and save that to the same CD. For specialty items, professional photographers can come around and do insurance photos for you.

Having photographs of your personal items and contents will make the job of proving what you own a lot easier and make it easier to keep track of the amount of insurance you may need.Visit www.talondigitalimaging.com and click on the workshop tab for more information about upcoming workshops, online workshops or one on one classes. Please contact Sherrianne on 4168 2216 or email stalon@talondigitalimaging.com.

SOUTH BURNETT PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUPOn Monday 12th May, the Group ‘went on the road’ and met at Castra in Murgon to inform those present about

Parkinsons and how Support Groups can be such a good help, not only to those of us who have Parkinsons, but to the people who care for us also. Unfortunately, there seems to be more and more cases of people suffering from the disease diagnosed each day. Like so many other diseases that have such an effect on so many people of all ages, we hope and pray that one day a cure can be found – if not a cure, then something that will help people with Parkinsons to live without getting any worse.

We try very hard to remain positive about our life and know that there is always someone else who has a sickness that causes much more suffering than what you have, it makes you count your blessings. Remember, no person has ever gone blind from looking at the bright side of life. If you don’t believe it’s a great day, just try missing one! Remember, we do not stop playing because we are old. We grow old because we stop playing. Even if you have Parkinsons, don’t let it stop you from doing what you want to do – keep playing.

If you would like any further information about the South Burnett Group, please phone the Co-ordinator, Maree, on 0459 179 547.

At a cocktail party, one woman said to another, ‘Aren’t you wearing your wedding ring on the wrong finger?’‘Yes, I am. I married the wrong man.’

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ANZAC DAY

MURGON – FRIDAY - 25/4/2014

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The Parade Marshall- Lt (Ret’d) Greg Smith leads the Anzac Day parade down the main street of Murgonto the applause of the

large crowd of appreciative people. The parade salute was taken by AC Josh Shelton.

Some of the older Veterans chose different modes of transport.

Mr Richard O’Neill OAM welcomed everyone to the Memorial Service

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The younger generation look on reverantly during the solemn proceedings.

Mrs Jo Kemp sang the New Zealand National Anthem “God Defend New

Zealand” whilst Mr Rod Foster sang the Australian National Anthem “Advance Australia Fair”

Proudly supported by the Murgon State High School Band

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Father Michael Carroll conducted the scripture reading and prayers whilst

Kirsten Upton and Jeffery Kinsella presented the Anzac Day Address. Councillor Kathy Duff Read the Resolutions & Names of the Fallen.

Wreaths were laid by the many organizations present

President of the Murgon RSL Sub Branch Mr Jim Kingston delivered The Ode.

Miss Connie Shelton delivered solemn rendition of the Last Post and a minutes silence was observed broken by a volley of riffle fire.

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Photo L-R : Mr Rex Shelton. Mr John Kratzmann, Mr Darryl Koy

Mr Mike Reynolds and the five schools (Moffatdale, St Josephs Murgon, Murgon State, Windera and Cloyna,) that form the State School combined

School Choir sang the very moving Hymn

“Lest We Forget”(Written and Composed by Michael Reynolds and Rhonda Macken)

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Although you’re getting on in yearsAnd memories seem to disappearSome things will never fade away

Some memories will stayThere’s one day each year you will not forgetIf this year’s your last year we – will not forget

Chorus

One more parade- one less digger by your sideOne year you’re marching- next you ride

Hold your head up high – hold your head up highLest we forget – Lest we forget

It seems a long long time agoA young man far away from home

Friends made and lost along the waySome memories will stay

Those who died – Those who liveYou will not forget

If this year’s your last year – we will not forget

The sounds of cannon roaring byThe smoke and fire covered skyThe nights of terror as you praySome memories will always stay

Chorus(Spoken) – Lest we Forget

NEW LOOK FOR GRAHAM HOUSE

Graham House Community Centre extends an invitation to all members of the community to attend a celebration day to be held as follows:-

WHEN: Sunday - 1st June, 2014WHERE: Graham House Hall, Pearen Street, Murgon (at the rear of Graham House) TIME: 10.00am – 2.00pm

WHAT ARE WE CELEBRATING?Graham House will launch the NEW LOOK for the Centre – fantastic up to date website, new logo, uniforms

and so much more!As part of National Volunteers Week we will pay tribute to the 65 generous volunteers who give their time to the

Centre.We will also acknowledge Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month to raise community awareness of

the social and personal impacts of domestic and family violence and the support available to those affected. The Day will have something for the whole family! Face Painting, Jumping Castle, Merry-Go-Round and other fun activities for the kids! Members from Graham House groups such as the Lily Pond Bookclub, Spinners and Weavers, Broadband for

Seniors and the Community Kitchen and Garden will be showcasing their activities while Graham House staff will be on hand (in their new uniforms!) to provide information on the range of services offered at the Centre.

Come along and enjoy a funfilled and informative day – free sausage sizzle lunch! Graham House – Supporting our Community

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A Guard of Honour was formed (by the many organizations and appreciative people) down

Macalister Street for the Formal March Off.

Morning Tea and Anzac biscuits were enjoyed by all in The Diggers Room.