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the bottle tree BULLETINMARANOA REGION COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER May 2018 | Issue 92

Bucking good time at Tooloombilla

Marie Bright and Margaret Neil enjoyed the WAG’S Expo. Free Rural Minds Mental Health Workshops

Half-day workshops to build community knowledge about mental health and well-being in rural and remote communities will be held across the Maranoa in Yuleba, Mungallala, Muckadilla, Eumamurrin, Injune and Surat this month.The free workshops promise to deliver good, solid, practical information about mental wellbeing and resilience, in a relaxed environment with all the bull…dust. The program is delivered by Rural and Remote Mental Health, with the support of the South West Hospital and Health Service, in other words by professionals who truly understand what its like out here. South West HHS Regional Adversity Coordinator Gavin Johannesen said the workshops were tailored particularly for primary producers, their families and those who worked and/or lived in rural communities. “The four-hour Rural Minds workshop combines practical and culturally-relevant information around risk factors, signs and symptoms, prevention tips/techniques and where and how to get assistance,’’ he said. “The Rural Minds program is designed to raise awareness, grow understanding and ensure that the information is embedded into agricultural and farming communities. “With suicide rates in regional Australia continuing to be much higher than in urban or metropolitan areas, particularly for men, the need to raise-awareness about risk factors, symptoms and signs of health problems and pathways to help has become increasingly important. “I urge anyone with any interest in mental health, whether their own, their friends’ or families’, to come along join us at these workshops.’’

Join us to have a chat about mental health and

wellbeing in rural Australia

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Mungallala - Qld 26 May 2018 – 10.30 am start

Mungallala Internet Café, 17 Redwood Street Light Refreshments provided

Enquiries and RVSP:e: debbiesmith@rrmh.com.au p: 0428 983 011

The Rural Minds workshops will be held at: • Yuleba: 19 May, at the Yuleba Hall, 11 am start (light

refreshments available). • Mungallala: 26 May, at Mungallala Internet Café, 17 Redwood

St, 10.30 am start (light refreshments available). • Muckadilla: 27 May, at the Muckadilla Hotel, 11 am start (food

and drink available). • Eumamurrin: 2 June, at the Eumamurrin Gun Club on the

Carnarvon Highway, 12 noon start. • Injune: 3 June, at the Memorial Hall in Hutton St, 1 pm start

(light refreshments available). • Surat: 14 July, at the Surat Hotel in Burrows St, 1 pm start (light

refreshments available). Enquiries and RVSP:e: debbiesmith@rrmh.com.au p: 0428 983 011

Muckadilla Community Association round up

In this month’s edition…

Surat welcomes new Doctor

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Muckadilla TopCrop Field Day held at ‘Maree Downs’, Amby on March 16 drew a crowd of over 100 people for a “Breakfast to Beers” line-up with Muckadilla Community Association providing quality catering topping off a successful day. “There was something for everyone,” said host Gavin Burey. “We had a mix of practical demonstrations and quality speakers who brought topical information to the Maranoa. Anyone who attended would have gained something for their business whether they grew crops, sheep or cattle.” Keynote speaker Mary O’Brien, aka ‘spraydriftgirl’ was a crowd pleaser. Her message was frank that ‘TeamAg’ needs to continuously work towards doing better. “I shouldn’t be driving up the highway this morning and be able to smell spray – but I could” was part of Mary’s opening comments on the day. She continued “You have the tools to avoid spray drift and I’m pretty sure you’re paying full price for the product being applied so get smart about it and keep it in the paddock so it does the job intended”.

Muckadilla TopCrop member, Shaun Nolan said, “We had such good feedback, we definitely want to get speakers from the day back for some half or full day training across the Maranoa before the end of the year.” He continued, “We could only provide a snippet on the day. We wanted to give everyone who attended good information, leaving them with something to think about as they headed home.” Event co-ordinator, ConnectAg’s Rhonda Toms-Morgan said sponsors played a big role in making the day happen. The day was also supported by Maranoa Regional Council’s Community Grants program. “Some contributed not just people but products and demonstrations which helped keep the day fully interactive and we thank them all for helping bring an idea to fruition for the Maranoa,” said Rhonda. If people are interested in more details on any of the topics covered on the day or want to see some of the speakers back in the region please contact ConnectAg on 0407678574.

A gem setting workshop with Manufacturing Jeweller Graeme World will be hosted on June 9 and 10 in Roma by The Silversmiths - Roma Group. You’ll learn to design and construct your own stone set in a silver ring or pendant, with full instructions provided as part of the workshop. Cost is TBA pending RADF funding

but you can register your interest now by emailing thesilversmiths@yahoo.com.au.

Easter saw the Roma Patchwork & Crafters Inc host their Biennial “Showing of the Quiilts. The historic Hibernian Hall was home to over 200 beautiful handmade exhibits including quilts, dolls, bags, embroidery, cross stitch & crochet. The Queensland Quilters travelling exhibit and the porcelain doll display from Roma Crafty Doll Ladies were a nice compliment to the diverse exhibits made by 17 local patchworkers. Maranoa School Chaplaincy & RFDS QLD will benefit from the profits of the Show. Preliminary figures indicate they will be sharing in approximately $2000.

Quilter Debra Schefe said ”we wish to thank our sponsors & supporters with particular mention to Roma State College Year 10 Volunteering students who were on hand to help hang the display. Many hands make light work and they worked very well.” The hotly contested viewer's choice prize was won by Kim Schefe with her quilt "Chicken Coop" and the "Indigo Rails' raffle quilt was won by Cheryl McDonald from Roma. Like all charity events this would not have been possible without support of our generous sponsors particularly Ace Drapers, Roma, Smartline Roma & Springhill Country Craft Retreat, Amby.

The Roma University of the Third Age (U3A) conducted their 2018 Annual General Meeting at the Justin King Centre Roma. Members learnt that their activities will be moving to the Roma Senior Citizens building and that 20 courses will be offered this term. The new executive will be lead by Geraldine Reardon (President) and Viv Bruton (Vice President), Carolyn Hughes (Secretary), Janette Kelly (Minutes Secretary), Glen Telford (Treasurer), Di Mc Master (Assistant Treasurer), Sandra Law (Tutor Co-Ordinator), Lynn Bowden

(Membership), Christine Webster (Catering), Margaret Harth (Assistant Catering), David Bowden (Publicist) Committee Edna Tedford and Janette Darracott.

May IN Roma | Muckadilla area

4 Exhibition Opening 5:30pm @ Roma on Bungil Gallery 5 Pre-Mother’s Day Morning Tea 9am @ Red Cross Shop 5, 6, 7 Muckadilla Rifle Shoot 10-12 Roma Show 26 Cent Auction 2pm @ Pinaroo, Roma +EVERY Tuesday Roma Card Group @ CWA Rooms, 1:30-4:30pm +EVERY Wednesday in April the Muckadilla Whistle Stop is open! +EVERY 1st, 3rd & 5th Thursday Roma Toastmasters meet 7pm @ RSL +EVERY Saturday morning @ Library from 9am-11am J.P signing centre is open.

Roma | Muckadilla areaTop Muckadilla Field Day

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Group photo from the TopCrop Field day (photo: Alice Mabin).

Gem Setting Workshop

Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-12noon Roma on Bungil Gallery, 38-44 Hawthorne St Roma Qld 4455

Proudly supported by

Official Exhibition Opening Friday, 4 May at 5.30pm

Exhibition showing until 20 June 2018

an exhibition by Julie Dwight

Showing of the Quilts

The Year 10 State College Students were a big help with the “Showing of the Quilts”.

Raffle winner Cheryl McDonald with her prize.

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The Muckadilla Community has been abuzz lately thanks to the great work of locals, lead primarily by the Muckadlila Community Association who work to help not only keep the area alive, but to make it thrive. The Maranoa Regional Council and the Muckadilla Community Association Inc. Have combined to have short, medium and long history Walks site numbered for locals and travellers. Des and Donna Sutton have painted site numbers and erected them on the fifty two local historical sites.

Booklets researched by David Bowden have been prepared. A short version intended to show sites along with their names is designed for walkers to carry. A bigger booklet explains the history of the sites. The intention is to have everything completed prior to the Winter Grey Nomad Travellers arrival. Muckadilla residents have also been discussing plans for the future of their area and the Maranoa more generally with the Maranoa Regional Council as part of its

regional planning initiative. Easter saw the younger locals take part in Easter Egg Hunt. Organised as part of the local playgroup’s activities kids searched high and low for elusive eggs around

the Muckadilla Community Hall. In other exciting news, the Muckadilla Whistle Stop has been very fortunate to secure a computer through Roma’s U3A.

The Roma Branch of the Red Cross will be busy in May holding a Pre Mother’s Day Morning Tea and a Barefoot Bowls Afternoon. Everyone is invited to go along to the Red Cross Shop in Wyndham Street at 9am on May 5th for the Pre Mother’s Day Morning Tea. There will be a sing-a-long with ‘Harmony’ and a laugh-a-long with the games. Tea,

coffee and tasty food will be available to keep everyone energised and the Mother’s Day Raffle will be drawn. Entry is just $5 which includes morning tea. Two weeks later on May 19, the Red Cross is putting on a Barefoot Bowls Afternoon at the Roma Bowls Club.See the poster (below right) for further details.

Do your children (boys and girls) enjoy being outdoors, being active, making new friends and learning new skills? Roma Scout Group currently have vacancies for new members in: Cubs age 7-11, 6:00-7:30pm Wed Scouts age 10-15, 6:00-8:00pm Tues Venturers age 14-17, 6:00-8:00pm Thurs. All ages meet at the Roma Scout Den, 52 Soutter St, Roma (near the Railway Dam). They are also seeking more Adult Leaders and Adult Members to support the youth’s activities. For more information please email romascouts@yahoo.com.au or phone Bryce on 0427632052.

Father Jamie Collins and Sister Nora Fitzgibbon from All Saints Roma hosted a highly successful Saint Patrick’s Day function at the Roma Bowls Club. There was a variety of Choir Singing, Irish Jokes, Limericks, an Irish Quiz and coin toss at a bottle of Baileys. Most wore green or dressed up for the occasion. The venue was well decorated with a strong Irish theme. In addition to his duties at All Saints, Father Collins opened the Combined Church Services at the Church of Christ in Roma on Good Friday. Several Ministers and members of other local congregations joined in the readings and service.

Normally if you find yourself in a car garage, you’re well and truly up the creek and nowhere is that truer than at the recently opened ‘Up the Creek Garage’. ‘Up the Creek Garage’ features classic cars and a Roma Longhorn display. The Roma Historical Motor Club, Roma Historical Precinct and Roma Apex combined to assist with the opening and all enjoyed the outing prior to Easter.

Easter saw another huge Easter in the Country come and go much to the delight of local kids and tourism operators. Budding lifeguards have been making a splash at the Roma pool. The Historical Motor Club continue to meet regularly and organise spectacular displays of their beloved vehicles. Harmony Day was well attended at the Big Rig with Alan Gibson’s kebabs proving a hot menu item. Corona Lodge members were spotted keeping the tucker up to hungry Wallumbilla Campdraft attendees and away from the BBQ Bill Albeck & Col Vaughn received long service jewels… and thats all from around the ridges of Roma this month!

Muckadilla Round Up

May 2018

Roma Red Cross

Roma Scout Group

Des Sutton and Donna Sutton putting up the Walking History signs.

Muckadilla Play Group’s Easter Egg Hunt was a hit!

The Members of Roma Red Cross

are holding a

BAREFOOT BOWLS AFTERNOON

WHERE: ROMA BOWLS CLUB WHEN: 19th May, 2018 NAMES IN: By 12.30pm Phone 46221146 PLAY STARTS: 1.30pm COST: $10 (includes afternoon tea)

NO BOWLS !!! NO WORRIES !!! BOWLS CLUB WILL LEND A SET TO YOU

TROPHIES MULTI DRAW

WE HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US

FOR A FUN AFTERNOON

All Saints Roma

Noela Clohessey and Father Collins reading Irish Jokes.

The Choir leading the Combined Church Service for Easter.

Garage Museum Opening

The crowd ‘kicking the tyres’ at the Up the Creek Garage Opening.

Around the ridges…

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Mitchell | Amby | Mungallala

Following on from Joan Hurtado’s popular ‘Wabi Sabi’ Exhibition, Patricia Hinz will be bringing a taste of the Western Downs, France and Hong Kong the Mitchell on Maranoa Gallery with her ‘Insights to Outcomes’ exhibition opening on Friday, May 4 at 6pm. ‘Insights to Outcomes’ is an exhibition pf paintings from her life over the last couple of years featuring paintings inspired by the countryside close by and from trips Patricia took to France and Hong Kong last year. “I paint with a particularly supportive group of artists in the Miles Art Group and enjoy the process of learning from one another. Painting is my passion. I experience such joy from making art – time just disappears when I am painting,” says Patricia. Patricia lives in Drillham, was born in Nambour and grew up in Buderim on the Sunshine Coast. She is predominantly a mixed media artist and has been working and exhibiting with the Miles Art Group over 30 years. Her works appear regularly in the John Mullins Gallery at Dogwood Crossing in Miles, and she has many works in private and public collections throughout Australia and overseas. One of her most significant highlights was to be chosen to exhibit her work in New York after a workshop in Italy, and in 2016 Patricia won the Senior Cultural Award for Miles. Patricia loves working with mixed media. Most paintings end up with some watercolour, ink, pastel, acrylic, oil pastels and various other found pigments. She lives and works on the land and painting the bush around her is a great inspiration – but almost any subject can get her creative juices flowing.

Pull out your pinkest of pink outfits and join in on a national fundraising event for Breast Cancer Research on May 13. Walk, run, ride, wobble or roll around a 4km or 8km course starting and finishing at the Rotary Weir Park. No need to worry about getting lost, the course will be clearly marked with pink ribbons and nicely cleaned up for the event. Online registration is preferred,

or you can register on the day from 8am. The 8km will commence at 8.30am, and the 4km will begin at 9am. Coffee van, sausage sizzle, morning tea and multi-draw raffle will be available after the run. Why not pop your four-legged furry friends on a leash and bring them for a walk as well! For more info or to register visit http://www.mothersdayclassic.com.au/event-info/regional-event-locations/queensland/mitchell/.

Two ‘Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea’ events will be held in Mitchell over the next two months to raise valuable funds for the Cancer Council. The first Biggest Morning Tea will be hosted by Rebecca Smith at the QCWA Hall in Cambridge Street Mitchell on May 20 from 8- 11:30am. There will be over 20 market stalls, 50 plus prizes in the multi-draw raffle, a $100 board and a beautiful handbag raffle plus for just a gold coin donation you can enjoy a wonderful morning tea inside the QCWA Hall. Grab a friend and join everyone for a hot cuppa for a great cause. For more information please contact Rebecca Smith on 04488722212. The second Biggest Morning Tea will be hosted by the Mitchell Hospital Auxiliary in the Booringa Wing of the MPHS on June 22 at 9am. Entry is a gold coin donation and everyone is asked to please bring along a plate of goodies to share. Keep an eye on the next Bottle Tree Bulletin for more details!

Its time to dig deep and give generously, the Shitbox Rally is headed for Mitchell! This year teams are driving over one hundred of their bombs, from Brisbane to Darwin, that’s 3800km with a one-night stopover in Mitchell on May 19, 2018. The Shitbox Rally is not a race, instead a challenge to achieve the unthinkable…to drive cars worth just $1,000, no AWD/4WD permitted, across Australia via some of its

most formidable roads (Warrego Highway included), all in the name of charity. Many people in our community have been affected by cancer, in one way or another this awful disease has touched us all. The rally not only want to raise awareness and money for the Cancer Council but also to offer support and a friendly ear to those that have suffered or are suffering. If you have a moment drop in and have a chat, they have some wonderful stories to tell of their previous adventures. To find out more or make a donation visit https://www.shitboxrally.com.au.

The April Garden Day was at Ros Ware’s place “Fairview” Mungallala. A lovely morning of conversations, food, plants and ideas were shared by all. Thank you, Ros, for sharing your beautiful garden and rusty, crafty garden ideas. The next Garden Day will be at 10am on Saturday May 28 at “Crochdantigh” Muckadilla. Please bring a coffee mug, chair and plant to swap. Everyone is welcome to come along!

May

Wed 2 A Mansfield & A Gill

Frid 4 Anglican Deliverers

Mon 7 J Irwin & J Tattam

Wed 9 D Moore & J Maudsley

Frid 11 H & J Byrnes

Mon 14 B Treasure & C Mackay

Wed 16 L Phillips & L Sullivan

Frid 18 D McCarrol & G Pearce

Mon 21 K Henry & D Mailman

Wed 23 A Mansfield & A Gill

Frid 25 D Hunt & S Burns

Mon 28 K Rush & D Pownall

Wed 30 B Sokoll & A Phillips

June

Fri 1 St Patrick’s School

Mon 4 L Martin & M Harris

Wed 6 A Mansfield & L Phillips

Insights to Outcomes Exhibition

Mitchell Meals on Wheels

Mitchell Mother’s Day Classic 2018

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea 2018

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Shitbox Rally in Mitchell

Maranoa Garden Group

Mitchell donned its craziest socks on March 21 to raise money and awareness on World Down Syndrome Day. The students from St Patrick’s School (pictured) raised over $50 to donate to the Toowoomba Down Syndrome Association.

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Aunty Lynette Nixon (pictured right) has been selected as a Finalist for the 2018 National NAIDOC Elder of the Year Award - Female. Aunty Lynette is a Founding member of 14 Indigenous organisations across South West Queensland including being a Founding and Life Member of the Nalingu Aboriginal Corporation. Aunty Lynette has demonstrated commitment and contribution to benefit Indigenous people for over 50 years and received awards at the local, state and national level for her work. Congratulations on your selection and good luck for the National Finals in Sydney Aunty Lynette!

Currumundi Boys Football Camp Last year the Mitchell & District JRL Club obtained a grant to pay for the registration fee for selected boys to attend the 3 day Currumundi Boys Football Camp. The boys were selected by coaches based on their dedication to the club and if they would really benefit in going to a camp. The camp was held during the Easter School Holidays and focused on skill and game work. In addition to learning new footy skills the boys had the chance to do fun activities like high ropes course and surf lessons. The boys had a great time and the word is that this is the best camp around! Magpies vs Chinchilla The Maggies had a rough road trip to Chinchilla on April 15 but put in courageous performances across all grades but despite their effort, the boys couldn’t get a win. A brave U18’s side lost but are commended for playing out the game with only 9 men. Reserve Grade were in it until the end when a lucky last minute Chinchilla try pushed the Bulldogs in front 24-20. The A Grade was full of excitement and Mitchell looked hungry for a win but Chinchilla’s home ground advantage proved too strong and they won 26-14. “We nearly came away with the goods in A and B Grade but the game just got away from us at the

end” said Geoffrey Kenafake. “We have plenty of positives to take away and plenty of things to improve on,” he said. Representative Selection Mitchell players Tom Kennedy, Matt Newton,Ollie Peak and Griff Newton have been selected for the South West Country Squad. The team will play in the A Grade 47th Battalion Carnival in Toowoomba on May 5 and 6, good luck men!

Mungallala local Emma-Lea Compagnoni was recently announced the winner of the 2018 Gus McGowan Bursary.

Miss Compagnoni’s strong commitment to the future of agriculture in

Queensland and the Maranoa make her a deserving winner of the $5000 education scholarship. A childhood full of adventures and the-ups-and-downs of farm life at “Umbrill”, Mungallala inspired Emma-Lea to study a Bachelor of Animal Science at the University of New England. She plans return to the family property after her studies and help produce food and fibre for the world’s ever increasing population.

May IN Mitchell | Amby | Mungallala area

1 Health in Men 5:30pm @ Mitchell Hall 4 Insights to Outcomes Opening 6pm @ Mitchell on Maranoa Gallery 13 Mothers Day Classic from 8am 14-15 Mitchell Show 19 Shitbox Rally in Mitchell 20 Biggest Morning Tea 8am @ CWA Hall 26 Mitchell Muster@ Drayton Bowls Club 28 Garden Day 10am @ “Crochdantigh” +EVERY Monday 5-6pm FREE fun fitness at Mungallala Hall, all welcome! +EVERY Thursday Mens Shed meets @ Old SES Shed 5:30pm, Wednesdays 8:30-12pm. +EVERY Sunday services @ All Saints Anglican Church

Mitchell Magpies Wrap

Elder of the Year

Gus McGowan Bursary

May 2018

Damian Brennan “Forfar”, competing in the Tooloombilla Campdraft.

Charlie Brumpton “Baynham” bucking out in the Feature Event at Tooloombilla (full story on page 7).

Rodeo Princess Jordan McColley at Tooloombilla.

A MITCHELL MUSTER A time to catch up with old mates, a time to remember,

a time to laugh and a time to share old stories and make new memories.

SATURDAY 26TH MAY 2018

DRAYTON BOWLS CLUB TOOWOOMBA 11AM TO 4PM

BBQ LUNCH & HOME BAKED AFTERNOON TEA

$23 PER PERSON

RSVP by 18th May 2018 to Rosalie Please contact Rosalie if a special diet is required.

*Payable to - Rosalie Sharpe & Alice Finlay BSB 084 907 A/C 252 268 441 (please use your first name as a reference)

OR you can post your payment to: Rosalie Sharpe, Unit 3/4 Clive St, Oakey, QLD 4401 Email - sharperosalieo@gmail.com Phone M: 0448 500 257 or W: 0746 329 855

Drayton Bowls Club 48 Gipps St Drayton, Toowoomba

(Stairs & Ramp Entrance)

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The 2018 Santos Injune Art Show will open on Friday night May 4. The theme for this year’s show is Our Country, Our Life and in keeping with the fun, everyone is invited to turn up in their best ‘western’ attire. This annual exhibition is a celebration of all things art in Injune and the surrounding area and will showcase the best of photography, painting, craftworks and sculpture. The opening will commence at 6pm at the Injune Creek Gallery with finger food and entertainment by Chris Pritchard. Refreshments will be available for purchase, as will be many artworks. The exhibition will run until July 2. Injune Arts Inc gratefully acknowledges the support of Santos and the Maranoa Regional Council. For further information please contact President Debbie Kendall on 0428 261 785.

Recently over twenty artists from the Maranoa region gathered at ‘Warrabinda’ Bymout to participate in a Barb Wire – Double heart – Garden art workshop, arranged by the Bymount Creative Circle with local tutor Sue Pukallus guiding the participants through the process of creating outstanding pieces of garden art using the rustic old barb wire. The words barb wire bring to mind all sorts of uncomfortable associations – sharp – thorny – dangerous and prickly. The word artistic is not one of them. But rusty old barb wire carefully harvested from fields and stored in an old shearing shed has become the material of choice for local artists and sculptors. To them barb wire is appealing because it offers different associations – rustic – and evocative – homespun and folk artish. Barb wire art can add a unique accent of genuine charm and beauty to your interior décor or garden space. Stay tuned for details of the next workshop.

In 2017 Injune partied at the inaugural Beef in the Buffel Ball held by the Injune State School P&C, in order to raise funds for the school. That funding has now been put to good use with the installation of LED lights in the shed and on the top oval, allowing sport to be played at night. With additional funding from the Department of Education the next stage of improvements is being planned, which will include building a retaining wall, levelling the ground and purchasing turf to provide a grassed playing area for the younger students who currently play games such as soccer on a rocky dirt surface. The P&C would once again like to thank the community for their support. The date for this year’s ball will be announced soon.

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea will be at the home of Heather Jones this year on Sunday May 27 at 9.30am where, as well as enjoying a cuppa for cancer, visitors can witness the great cook-off to decide who is the best cook – males or females. Contestants in the cook-off have not yet been revealed – perhaps they are guarding their identities along with their recipes! Continuing the cooking theme will be a multi-draw raffle

with all sorts of gadgets for your kitchen. Come along, join the fun and support a very worthwhile cause.

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Exhibition Opening

Friday, 4 May 2018 at 6pm

On display until Monday, 2 July 2018

“Our Country - Our Life”

SANTOS INJUNE ART SHOW

Come dressed in your best Western Attire

Nibbles provided | Refreshments available for purchase

Entertainment by Chris Pritchard

For more information please call 1300 007 662 or visit

www.maranoa.qld.gov.au

May IN Injune area

4 Opening of Santos Injune Art Show 6pm @ Injune Creek Gallery 5-6 Injune Rodeo, gates open 1pm 23 National Simultaneous Storytime @ Injune Library 27 Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea +EVERY Friday Fitness 7-8am and 8:15-9:15am. +EVERY 2nd & 4th Sunday, 5pm Injune Churches Together

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Beef in the Buffel Update

Barb Wire Garden Art at Bymount

Participants at the barb wire heart workshop (Sue Pukallus).

Donna Sutton creating her barb wire masterpiece (Sue Pukallus),

Tooloombilla Committee Members Brendan Harrison (far left) and Peter Brennan (far right) with Feature Draft & Bronc Ride placegetters Fred Stanford, Tom Webster and Wade Seeds .

Biggest Morning Tea

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Everyone had a wonderful time at the 2018 Tooloombilla Rodeo, Campdraft and Gymkhana . The big crowd enjoyed an action packed weekend of events. Campdrafters were rearing to go after a good season and the weekend kicked off on Friday with The Rabobank Maiden A Novice Draft won by Snow Crozier on Super Con. An early start Saturday morning saw Carolyn Roberts “Forfar’” Mitchell on Miss Money Penny win the Chain’OHoles/Northern Livestock & Property Novice Draft A . Jody Crozier (Injune) on Concession won the Restricted Open. Andy Mulchay from Alpha won the Oakwells Minis on his little Pony “Bobby”, half the size of the heifer he drafted. Jaye Radel “Yebna” Injune on Private did a fabulous round to win the Bungaringa Junior Draft. Jack Southern (Dirranbandi) took out the Havelock Juvenile draft on Reys Aboonsmal. The Local Muya/GKW Pastoral Holdings Encouragement draft was won by Charlie Brumpton “Baynham”Mitchell on Thunder. With entries capped at 900, a huge amount of cattle were needed and a big thank you goes to the very generous Cattle Donors, to Jobe Rose transport for trucking them and all the backyard helpers and judges. Rodeo events ran all day Saturday in the Arena keeping the crowd well entertained. The Feature Campdraft and Bronc ride was spectacular to watch as the sun set with fourteen riders, 12 brave men and the first two very brave women battling it out in the combined event. Wade Seeds (Blackall) came out on top with new Injune resident Tom Webster second, Fred Stanford (Surat) third and Committee Member Damian Brennan fourth. Roma ladies Tracey Porter and Mackenzie Patch, did themselves proud in the event and came very close to placing, even more impressive considering it was their first bucking stock event. The girls are keen to back it up next year, so look out fellas! The bucking bulls didn’t disappoint and were so good that no one ride time. Tom Webster continued his winning weekend taking out the Open Saddle ride scoring 74 to big cheers from the crowd. Ben Walsh won the Bareback and Damian Brennan was victorious in the Open Steer Ride, a win that also secured him the title of All Round Cowboy. Tracey Porter was named All Round Cowgirl thanks to wins in the Barrel Races and Steer Undecorating. The Maranoa Challenge also known as ‘bush dressage’ returned to test riders. Georgia Anderson (Roma) took out the U16 category with Molly Irwin second. Tricia Krienke came out on top in the Open category with great flat work and obstacle skills. The Gymkhana on Sunday gave kids and teenagers a chance to shine and there were plenty of laughs, a few tears and ribbons galore. An event this size wouldn’t be possible

without the huge amount of volunteer help from the wonderful Committee and Community. A huge thanks also to the generous sponsors. Funds raised go to a truly wonderful cause – the Royal Flying Doctor and the Mitchell and Injune Local Ambulances. A little is also kept aside to make improvements to the grounds and the new ablutions block was appreciated by all. Thank you to everyone who helped out and supported us in some way (photos - p5-6).

The Injune Rodeo Association, in conjunction with the Queensland Rodeo Association, will hold the annual Injune Rodeo on the weekend of May 5-6, commencing at 2pm on the Saturday. The event caters for junior through to experienced riders and will include events such as barrel racing, team roping, saddle bronc, bareback and the ever-popular Injune Hotel Open Bull Ride worth $1000.

The committee would like to acknowledge Rick Knudsen, Dan Joliffe and Peter Barbour who will provide stock for the rodeo; and all sponsors who have generously given to the event.

On Wednesday May 23 the Injune Library will participate in National Simultaneous Storytime 2018. Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, homes and many other places around the country. The 2018 book is “Hickory Dickory Dash” written by Tony Wilson and illustrated by Laura Wood, and the Injune Kindergarten is looking forward to attending the event, which will also include songs and games. Parents and grandparents are invited to come along and join the fun.

Injune Rodeo

May 2018

INJUNE RODEO 5 May 2018

Gates Open 1pm - 2pm Start

Major Sponsors : Injune Hotel Hartley Grazing Steve Murray Family M & Z Bonisch Injune Cypress Megs Brazier Family G & K Warrian Holding Landmark – Injune IOR – Injune Petroleum TEE- S & N Ward Injune Hardware L Sellars & G&K Sellars O & G Joinery Tareola Brafords Clem Faulkner Chainsaws Sands Earthmoving Craig Bischoff Transport Rob Loughnan Jones Welding & Rural Supplies Donations: Injune Tyre Service Injune Newsagency EzyQuip Hire Pumps & Solar Kimba Fien Injune Pharmacy Injune Post Office Elders Injune Motel Lynn Weir Half Day Welding Works K&V Fien

QRA Gold Star Jackpot

Sunday 6th May.2016

Central Entries only Night Entertainment by “Jamahl Hamilton & the JC Band”

Cheryl Tarry – Ph:4622 8360 Bar & Canteen Available Tuesday 23rd 10am-6pm or Wednesday 24th 10am-6pm Nominations Close 6pm 24th April 2018 Admission $10 Adults 18+ $5 6 – 17yrs

National Storytime

Bucking Good Time at Tooloombilla

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After 42 years working on the property ‘Bendemere Station’ north of Yuleba, Ken Kadel has retired to take a well earned rest. Tony and Florence McLennan spoke warmly about Ken’s time with them and wished Ken and Linda all the best at a function to celebrate his retirement. Ken said that he appreciated their support over the last 42 years and the friendship of the whole family. Don and Kay Snelgar also marked 16 years at Bendemere and have moved into retirement in Roma. Tony and Florence are also taking a step back as new managers, Allan and Terry Collins engage in the day to day running of the property.

The local Bendemere Blue Light Committee is once again back in action with the appointment of the new Yuleba police officer Senior Constable Rebecca Sherrin. The Blue Light Association is an organisation run by police and community volunteers under the auspices of the Queensland Police Service. The Blue Light is a program designed to foster good relationships between the youth, the community and the police service. In Yuleba that is evidenced

by the great roll up for both the Blue Light Disco and the Blue Light Bingo which were run recently. The Blue Light Disco dancing was spectacular in the Blue Light Shed which has had a new floor installed. The flashing lights added atmosphere and the local kids had a great time. At the Blue Light Bingo it was eyes down in the Yuleba Memorial Hall with community members young and old joining in. As the bingo numbers were called there was great concentration with everyone keen to call out “BINGO” first. There were many great prizes to choose from for the lucky winners. At half time some beautiful home cooking was presented to go with coffee, tea or a cold drink. The Committee would like to thank everyone who has donated prizes and also everyone who supported the Disco and the Bingo.

The next Bendemere Garden Club Meeting will be at the 100th Wallumbilla Show on Saturday May 5 at 2.00pm. Afternoon tea will be in the food area beside the pavilion. Entry to the Wallumbilla Show is free. Members are requested to sign the attendance book during afternoon tea. Members are encouraged to enter the Horticultural Section including cut flowers and potted plants and baskets as per the show schedule. Members can look up the show schedule on the internet or wait for a copy to be emailed. These entries need to be in by 12pm Friday.

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Bendemere Blue Light Burning Bright

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May IN Yuleba | Wallumbilla | Jackson area

4 & 5 Wallumbilla Show 5 Wallumbilla Ute, Car and Motorbike Show 24 Yuleba’s Biggest Morning Tea 8am @ Garth Cox Park 26 Yuleba Dance 7:30pm @ Yuleba Hall +EVERY Tuesday Metafit & Circuit Training 5:30pm @ Yuleba Tennis Courts +EVERY Friday Pilates @ Noonga 9:00am

YULEBA’S BIGGEST MORNING TEA

THURSDAY 24TH MAY

8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

GARTH COX PARK

YULEBA

Home Baking Just Like Grandma’s

Home Made Jams & Pickles

Fruitcake Raffle

& Much More

CUPPA FOR CANCER EVERY 5 CENTS CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Contact

Marie – 4623 5262

Merle – 4623 5186

Dulcie – 4623 5239

Wallumbilla Show4 & 5 May 2018FREE ENTRY

Friday EventsHorse Events - Main Ring

Pavillion entries are required to be in by Friday for judging.

Event AreaShow Horses Ring 1Ponies Ring 2Stock Horses Ring 3Jumping Ring 5

• Horse Ring events from 8.30am• Cattle Judging from 10am• Poultry Judging from 10am• Pavillion opens at 9am• Ute, Car and Bike Show from 9am - 2pm• Barnyard Babies• Reptile and Creepy Crawlies Display• Australian Living History Display• Market Stalls and Displays

• Food Vans, Bar and Canteen• Children’s Face Painting• Lain Jackson, Live Singing Afternoon • Kev Smith, Live Singing Evening • Dodgem Cars, Super Sizzler, Fun Slide,

Painted Ponies, Boat Ride, Jumping Castles!

• Horse and Cart Rides• Fireworks at 8.30pm

Saturday Events

For more information, please visit www.wallumbillashow.com

Garden Club News

100th Wallumbilla

Show

4 & 5 May 2018

FREE ENTRY

Pavilion

Pavilion

Ken Kadel Retires

Volunteers at the Blue Light Disco Brayden Jull, Toni Hassell and Hayley Patch.

Ken Kadel, Linda Kadel, Florence McLennan and Tony McLennan celebrating retirements all round at ‘Bendemere Station’.

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National Award Recipient Congratulations to Meridy Kadel who has won the National Veolia Participate Award. Meridy is Safety Supervisor at the QGC Northern Water Treatment Plant and was nominated for two awards in the Community Section of the Participate Award. This is for individuals or teams who have gone above and beyond to meaningfully contribute to their community Meridy instigated the support Veolia put towards the Wandoan Show which was directed towards youth development, particularly the Miss Showgirl and Rural Ambassador section, Young Paraders and Junior Judges competitions. This was done in Meridy's own time and she has built a great relationship with the community on behalf of Veolia, due to her initiative and this aligns with Veolia’s core values including community participation and youth engagement. American Tennis Tournament The day was warm, the barbecue hot, the drinks cold and the players ready for the start of the Noonga Tennis season which commenced with an American Tournament on Saturday April 7. The brave players dusted off tennis shoes and racquets, applied support bandages and ensured they had ample supply of dencorub and pain killers on hand for after the day of hard fought tennis matches and high-spirited socialising. Those players who didn’t let themselves go in the off season were men’s winner Ben Todd from Bell, and runner up Brian Sinnamon. Ladies winner was Nora Cass and runner up Alice Sinnamon. High school boy’s winner was Oscar Cass and it was a tie between Seb Hindman and Cory Leahy for runner up. High school girl Payton Leahy held her own with the adults, while all primary boys won a prize. Fixtures commence on April 22 and Mary Leahy would love some more nominations for floaters.

Expressions of Interest As part of the fundraising activities for 2018, the Noonga Community Association is planning a clearance sale in June. At the moment the committee is gathering expressions of interest as to what people may have on offer for sale. Please contact Polly Leahy or Brian Sinnamon to express your interest.

May 2018

Noonga Notes

QCAS UTE SHOW

STREET

BnS

CHICKS

4X4

WORK

FERAL

CLASSIC

NON QCAS UTE SHOW

TOWN AND COUNTRY

THEME

VINTAGE

FARM/BUSH BASHER

SHOOTER/PIGGING

DRAG

HOLDEN

FORD

NON QCAS CARS

CLASSIC

90s TO EARLY CARS

NON QCAS MOTOR BIKES

RAT BIKE

CLASSIC

ROAD

AG/DIRT

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BnS

CHICKS

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WORK

FERAL

CLASSIC

CLASSIC

90’S TO EARLY CARS

TOWN & COUNTRY

THEME

VINTAGE FARM/BUSH

BASHER

SHOOTER/PIGGING

DRAG

HOLDEN

FORD

RAT BIKE

CLASSIC

ROAD

AG/DIRT

Yuleba Dance Featuring the Chinchilla band

“ Sound Elite”

26th May 2018 7:30 pm until late

Old time dance and rock & roll Yuleba Memorial Hall

Adults $ 15 ; Primary $5 High School & Students $8 Special Entry: Family $35

Licensed bar Supper provided A night of dance for all ages

Participate Award Winner Mary Kadel.

Mens Tennis Winner Ben Todd with Secretary Mary Leahy and Runner-Up Brian Sinnamon.

High School Boys Tennis Winner Oscar Cats (right) with Runners-Up Seb Hindman & Cory Leahy.

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In early April Surat welcomed a new doctor and her family to town. Dr Talia Trigger has joined the Surat community with the aim of building upon the existing medical services available in town, said South West Hospital and Health Service Executive Director of Medical Services Dr Chris Buck.

“Dr Trigger and her husband Joel will be living in Surat once she takes up her appointment there,’’ Dr Buck said. “From her base at Surat, she will be delivering a permanent outreach medical service to Surat MPHS for two weeks each month and working at Roma Hospital for the other fortnight. “Regular visiting locum Dr Graham Michael will continue to deliver his existing service to Surat as normal during the time when Dr Trigger is at Roma. “Dr Trigger brings with her advanced skills in emergency medicine that will be of great benefit to the local community. “In addition, by working between Surat and Roma, she will help develop closer links between the two facilities and help enhance the overall model of general practice at Surat. “In welcoming Dr Trigger to Surat – and Roma – I’d also like to thank Dr Angela Ratcliff who previously delivered a fortnightly visiting locum service to Surat for her services to the community.’’ Dr Buck said Dr Trigger had been working at the Rockhampton Base Hospital before coming to Surat and was no stranger to country areas, having grown up on a cattle property at Biggenden in the Wide Bay area. Dr Trigger said she and her husband are excited to get to know and serve the local Surat community. “I grew up in a small town where it was always difficult finding a permanent doctor,’’ she said. “That’s why I went into medicine. I always wanted to be the permanent doctor in a small country community.’’

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Dr Talia Trigger is excited to join the Surat Community.

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Under the auspices of the Surat Card Ladies, Loretta Walsh organised a highly successful raffle to raise much needed funds for the cancer charity, Redkite. Redkite is a charity close to Loretta’s heart. Her great grand-daughter Summer Rose (pictured below) is currently receiving their assistance while she fights Neuroblastoma. “My heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported this raffle in any way,” said Loretta.

“Redkite has assisted my family personally and it has been a pleasure to be able to give back to them,” she said. The Multi-Draw Raffle raised a total of $1634 and was greatly assisted by the Surat Card Ladies St Patrick’s Day Celebrations. Redkite is an Australian cancer charity providing essential support to children and young people with cancer as well as their all-important family and support networks. To find out more or make a donation to Redkite visit https://www.redkite.org.au. You can also join the Surat Card Ladies every Friday from

9am-12pm at the Hub in Burrowes Street, Surat.

May IN Surat area 7 Surat Social Touch Footy 4:30pm @ Rec Oval 26 Lions Fish & Chips @ Rec Grounds Canteen 26 Riverside Markets 7am-12pm +EVERY Friday Surat Card Ladies @ The Hub 9am-12pm +EVERY Monday 9am Surat Plagroup Pals @ The Hub. +EVERY Thursday Barefoot Bowls @ Surat Bowls Club, names in by 6:30pm.

Redkite Raffle

SURAT SOCIAL TOUCH FOOTY

PLEASE NOTE THIS PROGRAM IS FOR 16+ ONLY

A KIDS SPORTING PROGRAM IS COMING SOON

When: Monday 7th May (then continuing weekly)

Time: 4.30pm- 5.30pm

Where: Rec Oval

Don’t forget your hat, water bottles & shoes!

Afternoon Tea Supplied

FREE EVENT

COME ALONG AND GET ACTIVE !!

Surat Card Ladies celebrate St Patrick's Day and assist Loretta Walsh with her raffle that raised much needed funds

for Redkite. April 2018

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Health in Men @ Mitchell

2 3 4 Exhibition Opening @

Mitchell & Roma Injune Art Show

Opening Wallumbilla

Show

5 Wallumbilla Show

Pre-Mother’s Day Morning Tea @

Roma Muckadilla Rifle

Shoot Injune Rodeo

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Muckadilla Rifle Shoot

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Muckadilla Rifle Shoot

Surat Social Touch Footy

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Roma Show

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Roma Show

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Roma Show

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Mitchell Mother’s Day Classic

14 Mitchell Show

Bottle Tree Bulletin June

Deadline

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Mitchell Show

16 17 18 19 Rural Minds @

Yuleba

‘Shitbox Rally’ Stop @ Mitchell

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Mitchell’s Biggest Morning

Tea

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National Simultaneous

Storytime @ Your Local Library

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Yuleba’s Biggest Morning Tea

25 26 Surat Riverside

Markets

Pinaroo Cent Auction @ Roma

Yuleba Dance

Rural Minds @ Mungallala

Mitchell Muster @ Drayton Bowls

Club

27 Rural Minds @

Muckadilla

Injune’s Biggest Morning Tea

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May 2018

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It’s showtime folks! Flowers,

cakes, stud cattle, show

jumping, side-show alley -

theres fun for everyone at your Show!