The Passion Sheet • Quairading’s official newsletter since 1968 •

Thursday 24th August 2017

Produced by the Quairading CRC Call: (08) 9645 0096

Email: quairading@crc.net.au Deadline: 10:00am each Thursday

OUT & ABOUT SEPTEMBER BANKSIA BULLETIN: Deadline for all content is Tuesday 29th at 12 noon, available at outlets Thursday 31st August at 2pm (last Thursday of the month). CRC FOOTY TIPPING: Those Stones are good! This week’s winner was Banners with 7 correct tips. One week left! BAR STAFF FOR AG SHOW: Calling all interested volunteer bar staff! Would you like to get involved and do a shift or two in Dad's Bar at the Quairading Ag Show on Saturday 7th October? An RSA is required, but we will help you to easily get one. If you're interested, please contact Bar Manager, Stephen Bartlett on 0407 755 239. CRC EVENTS: Thank you very muchly to everyone who has attended our recent events, including the Valuing Visitors Workshop with Jurek Leon and the Evergreen Cruises & Tours Session with Emma Poultney from MTA. Great attendance and so much positive buzz from both—look out for more info and progress reports in next week’s Banksia Bulletin! BETTY’S OP SHOP: An extra large bin has been placed under cover at the front of the shop to take all community donations of clothing and goods. Please do not drop your donations at the Miller’s house. Thankyou all for your continued support. Betty. BOOGIE ROOS: Tomorrow! Friday 25th August from 9:30am—10:30am at the CRC Art Space. The following session on Friday 8th September will be the last free session provided by the CRC and will include a Morning Tea afterwards and a quick Meet & Greet session with Jenni Pages from Wanslea (parenting support services). We’d love to see you there! AFA FIRST SEMI-FINAL: The Quairading Football Club reserves team will be playing in the first semi final against Railways Football Club this Sunday 27th August in Northam. 12:15pm bounce down—we’d love to see you there in your red and white! QARRAS: Monday 28th August, QDHS visit 10.30am – 1.15pm, meet at the school. Monday 11th September AGM 2pm at the Community Building. Monday 25th September Public Holiday – NO ACTIVITY. Tuesday 26th September, Bus trip to York Retirees has been extended to include a visit to the York museum, more info to come later. **Subs are due now, thanks* LOOSE STITCHES: We will be closed ALL of next week due to going to the Dowerin Field Days. If you are up that way please pop in and say hi. Sorry for any inconvenience to our loyal customers.

QUAIRADING FARMERS CO-OP: The Annual General Meeting of the Quairading Farmers Co-op will be held at the Q.F.C. Boardroom on Friday 25th August, 2017 at 3:30pm. BUS TO DOWERIN: Fancy a lift to the Dowerin Field Days and back on Wednesday 30th August (next week)? Departing CRC carpark at 10am, returning in the evening. $10 per person to cover bus hire and fuel. Bookings essential, please call or email the CRC on 9645 0096 or quairading@crc.net.au MEN’S NIGHT AT THE BOWLING CLUB: Friday 1st September from 6pm. Come and enjoy an evening with Carlton great, Ross Ditchburn and the Regional Men’s Health team. Free burgers, great night out and a bus service available for farm gate pick up. Contact Jim on 0427 353 212. SWITZERLAND SIMULCAST: Friday 1st September, broadcast live from the State Theatre to the Quairading CRC. GARAGE SALE: 8:30am Saturday 9th September at 29 Dall Street. Vintage tools, General tools, household items, books, etc. STREET STALL: St Faith's Anglican Church street stall and raffle Saturday 9th September. All donations of cakes, jams etc welcomed. WINTER SPORTS BALL: Don’t forget to get your tickets for the Winter Sports Ball, RSVP required for catering purposes. When paying into the QFC account please put your name as the reference. Join us to celebrate the 2017 sporting seasons of the Bulls, Bullettes and Belles. Saturday 9th September at the Quairading Town Hall. Drinks from 5:30pm, seated by 6:30pm. Dress: red carpet formal. $40.00 per person (includes dinner & entertainment), pay online direct to Quairading Football Club BSB: 036 172 ACC: 760 190. Not suitable for children. RSVP to Robyn Richards on 0428 466 208 or bounce@wn.com.au DANCE CONCERT: Quairading Rural Dance School Annual Concert. To be held on the 10th September Sunday @ 2pm at the town hall. Save the date with further details to follow. WALK IN THE NATURE RESERVE: The next walk will be on Friday 15th September at 10:00 am. Meet in the carpark on the Quairading – York Road. LOCAL BUS TOUR: When was the last time you checked out Toapin Weir, the Nature Reserve, the Pink Lake and other surrounding attractions? If ever?! Join us on a Local Bus Tour and check out all the great tourist attractions we have, on Saturday 16th September. Departing the CRC carpark at 1pm, grab a seat on the bus or get a car load and tag along in the convoy in your own car. BYO snacks, water and suitable attire. This is a great chance to remind

yourself (and your friends and family!) just how much there is to see and do in Quairading! HR, HC & MC TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING: Daniel from Busselton Advanced Driver Training will be in Quairading again from Monday 18th – Friday 22nd September 2017 (moved a week later from previous advertising). If you’d like to register for training please contact the Quairading CRC on 9645 0096 as soon as possible. CROP TOUR: The Quairading LCDC is hosting a crop tour on Wednesday 27th September. Bus departs from The Club at 1:00 pm and returns at 4:30pm. Names to Jen Green (9645 1607) or Rowlie Mellor (9645 1439). This is open to the whole community, first in best dressed. LIFETIME EWE MANAGEMENT COURSE: Looking for expressions of interest for anyone who would like to take part in a Lifetime Ewe management course that will be run for six days over a fourteen month period. The course can only take a maximum of six people. If you are interested in taking part in this great opportunity, please contact Brett Johnston on 0428 466 236 or by email: bhjohnston@westnet.com.au QUAIRADING BP ROADHOUSE: Now has gas cylinders for sale.

MEETINGS JUNIOR FOOTBALL AGM: is to be held Thursday 31st August at 7pm at the Quairading Club and everyone is welcome. The club has some positions to fill as some of our committee and coaches are standing down. For further information please contact Todd (0429 454 229) or Nikki (9645 5002). CWA: Friday 8th September at 10.30am. Our new country of study is Peru so anyone with any recipes, maps or information on Peru should bring them along to the meeting. All visitors and new members welcome for any information please contact Elaine Johnson on 9645 1402 or Rosemary Mills on 9645 0638. QARRAS AGM: Monday 11th September, 2:00pm at the Community Building.

QUAIRADING AG SHOW Saturday 7th October

FARM / TOWN GATE SIGN COMP: Last call for entry forms for this year’s Gate Sign Competition! Hop to it! Entry form overleaf. UPCYCLED PALLET CHALLENGE: Take an old pallet and turn it onto something new! Fill out an entry form (available at the Quairading CRC) then bring your pallet along on show day for judging. EXHIBITION HALL SCHEDULE: Available late August from the Quairading CRC and online at www.quairadingagshow.com.au AG SHOW PLANNING MEETINGS: Tuesday 5th September and Tuesday 19th September, 7:00pm at the CRC.

CHURCH NOTICES ST FAITH’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Service now 5.30pm, Saturday the 26th August with H.C. by visiting Rev’d David Russel, with light tea to follow service. No 9am Morning Prayers on Sunday the 27th August.

CATHOLIC CHURCH: Saturday 26th, 6pm. P. Wells UNITING CHURCH: Sunday 27th August. Service 10.30am Preacher To be confirmed .Flowers- B.West.

SPORT & REC LADIES HOCKEY: The Bullettes had a win over Burracoppin on Saturday which sends them straight to the 2017 Grand Final. Match details to be confirmed but it will be on the 2nd of September in Tammin. The ladies are wanting to play a scratch match this Saturday 26th if any supporters and former players want to come down, we would love for you to put us through our paces. QDG JUNIOR TENNIS/ ZONE COACHING: Calling all members who would like to register for squads coaching. This is a fantastic opportunity for pro tennis coaching, sessions are being held in Qdg and Cunderdin staring 3rd Sept. Please contact Rosie Duncan for forms and schedule. (0429457045 or arduncan12@gmail.com) LADIES GOLF: Results 23/8 Championship Final, Sharon Richards over Di Wallwork on the 38th hole! Plate winner Lisa Caporn over Sarah Hadlow. Chris Gimbel trophy winner was Phyllis Brown, runner-up Fay Minchin. Good luck to ladies representing Qdg at Avon Valley 4somes on Friday in Beverley and for those travelling to the big smoke next week for Country week, have a great time. Congratulations to Janine Anderson who won limit marker at Bolgart ladies open day last week, good job Janine! Next Wed 30/8 there will be golf as normal for those still at home, Phyllis will be running the sweepstakes. 9 holers at 9am, happy hitting everyone. JUNIOR BADMINTON: Runs Tuesday afternoons from 2.45pm-4pm, $25 for the term, all equipment supplied, Ages from PP through to high school. PILATES: Every Thursday evening at 5:30pm in the Community Building. Call 0459 704 360 or email janet@nourishabley.com for more info. One on one sessions available.

WORK WANTED POSITION VACANT, YOUTH CENTRE ASSISTANT: The Shire of Quairading is seeking an energetic Assistant for the Youth Centre. Contact the Shire of Quairading on 9645 2400 or email shire@quairading.wa.gov.au for a Position Description. POSITION VACANT, CASUAL CLEANER: The Shire of Quairading is seeking a Casual Cleaner for various buildings within our community. Contact 9645 2400 or email shire@quairading.wa.gov.au for a Position Description. CARPENTRY AND MAINTENANCE: Tradesman 30 Years’ experience. Kitchen & Bathroom renovations. Roofing & Downpipes. Gyprock & Flushing. Doors, windows, flooring, painting – All aspects. Phone Dean on 0429 649 781 STAFF WANTED AT QUAIRADING BP: Looking for an experienced kitchen hand with cooking abilities to work at the roadhouse. Must be reliable, hardworking and willing to learn and must be available to work evenings and weekends. Please drop in your resume at the roadhouse. Or alternatively email your resume to quairadingbp@gmail.com IT SUPPORT AVAILABLE: Home and small business networking, assistance and repairs with both Windows and Mac devices, including laptops, iPad and

phones. Please contact Laura on: 9645 4242 or 0459 369 937 or laura.haythornthwaite@gmail.com. HOUSE DUTIES: Do you need a hand around the house? To do the house cleaning, washing, ironing, mending? Call 0488 555 713.

BUY & SELL For Sale Notices - $5 for 2 weeks.

No charge for QCRC members. FOR RENT: 4x2 brick and tile. $220 per week, in town. Contact Lyn on 0419 966 413. FOR SALE: Round wood dining table, $30. 2 door Queen Anne china cabinet, $100 ono. Portable cement mixer brand new, paid $300, will sell $150. Box top trailer good cond, license until March 2018, $350 ono. Ray 0447 791 908. FOR SALE: BBQ stainless steel 4 burner with side burner, comes with gas bottle, $200 ono. 1 x ladies bike with attachment to convert into a stationary exercise bike, $150. 1 x mens bike, $50. 0412 203 393 TIP RUN: Need large items taken to the tip? If you would like your fridge, microwave, or washing machine taken to the waste facility free of charge. If you have any car batteries I will pay $5 per battery. Just ring 0487 869 712. FOR SALE: 3 axle dog trailer with grain extensions and new roll tarp $15,000. 3 1/2 tonne international yard crane with hydraulic boom extension $5.500 ono. Portable trailer mounted drill rig for dam sites, sampling post holes, gravel testing $5,500 ono. Tandem axle fuel trailer 2000 litre tank with Honda motor $3.500 ono. 3 x fuel tanks: truck mounted type x Caltex 2000 litres $1000 ono. 2 x 1000 litre round fuel tanks $ 700 ono. 1 x 500 litre low lying for back of ute $500 ono. 15,000 litre water tank to fit on flat bed truck $4,000. 3 x coils wire rope for silt scoop offers. 3"honda water pump $500 ono. 4x steel framed gates 4 metres x 3 metres ideal for locking up sheds etc offers. Peter Henderson

hendypcmh013@hotmail.com 0429 647 013 FOR SALE: 2004 Kia Carnival, V6 motor, automatic. 149km, has invoices and report that approx $2500 has been spent on vehicle. Very good cond. $3990. Can be seen at Art Antiques and Collectables, Heal Street Quairading. FOR SALE: 1980-81 automatic Mercedes 230 TE, 7 seat station wagon, very good, 4 cyl motor. Very clean and tidy. Can be seen at Art Antiques and Collectables, Heal Street Quairading. Ask for Dirk. Mob: 0433 241 539, A/H: 9645 1262. WHITE GOODS FOR SALE: Westinghouse lrg up right freezer. New cond. Cost $690, selling $380 // Westinghouse med size up right fridge and freezer. Very good, clean unity. $190 // Heller med size up right freezer, very clean, not very old. $225 // Kelvinator med size up right freezer, very clean and good order, $175 // All at Art, Antiques & Collectables, Heal Street, Quairading. NUFAB HAND TREE PLANTER FOR SALE: $100. Call Bill Shenton 0427 451 014. FOR SALE: Camper, based on a 7 x 5 box trailer. Removable queen size bed, rear kitchen, 80l water, side awning, shower tent, porta potty, zip up canvas sides, a go anywhere trailer, dust hatch in front. Reluctant sale, $2500. 9646 6098. FOR SALE: Mens Merrell lace up hiking boots. Brown/ black colour. Size 8. Excellent condition (near new). $100. Contact S. Stone on 9064 1191. FOR SALE: Tonneau Cover suit VE Holden Ute; brand new. $100. Tow Bar bike carrier for two bikes. $50. Contact Rowlie Mellor on 9645 1439 or 0429 451 439 or email rowlie@wn.com.au. FOR SALE: Pea Straw weather affected still great for the garden $6 a bale. Phone Trevor on 0427 466 225 or Jacqui 0408 905 466.

QUAIRADING AG SHOW FARM / TOWN GATE SIGN COMPETITION

Your sign must contain “Quairading Show 7th October 2017”. Submit your entry form at the

Quairading CRC and display your sign by Monday 28th August

Name: ________________________

Address of sign: ________________

_____________________________

Phone number: _________________

Or, complete the form online at:

www.quairadingagshow.com.au/gate-sign-comp

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