Allora Advertiser - 19th October 2022

Well Done Sue

Sue Higgins receiving a thank you bouquet from Karen Denny. Congratulations to Sue Higgins on organising this wonderful evening, giving locals an opportunity to celebrate Matthew’s gold medal win at the Commonwealth Games.

Thanks go to the valuable support from local businesses, volunteers and the Southern Downs Regional Council for approving the grant to help fund the event.

Perry Cronin with Matthew Denny.

The down-to-earth style of Matthew Denny - indeed the Denny family - was to the fore on Friday night when members of the community gathered to applaud the success of one of Allora’s greatest sporting achievers.

In a relaxed atmosphere, Matthew shared a great deal of his life in a one-on-one interview with old friend Max Mason and to those under the big marquee, it was the same as being part of a

lounge room chat.

In true Matthew Denny style, he praised the constant support of the Allora district community and credited his family as the source of his inspiration.

Speaking about his gold medal performance at the Bermingham Commonwealth Games, Denny said he was very relaxed.

“I was having fun - I compete at my best when I’m having fun,” he said.

Mia Cunningham and Matthew Denny.

happy couple to be married in a few weeks.)

Denny family table.

Syd Telford, Eylece Blaikie, Lyn Geyle, Keith Blaikie, Lesley Telford.

Clare Cowley.

Marco Gliori, Mary Donnelly.

Max Mason chats with Matthew.

Free Community Grant Writing workshop

A free grant-writing workshop funded by Australian Government National Landcare Programme and coordinated by Condamine Catchment Management Association is taking place next Wednesday 26 October at Clifton.

The workshop is tailored to rural communities hoping to develop projects for community outcomes.

Samantha Morris, the workshop presenter said rural communities had nothing to fear about the grant writing process.

“I know from more than

30 years of grant writing that the number one reason people don’t get grants is that they simply don’t apply,” Sam said.

“This four-hour workshop will be light-hearted, interactive and full of useful tips for people who are hoping to access government grants.”

“We look at the types of grants that are available, where to go for grant information, and most importantly, how to develop a project and submit a proposal that will impress assessment panels.”

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“Grant writing does not have to be complicated and people who come to this workshop will walk out with heaps of ideas and resources to simplify the process.’

Mary-Lou Gittins, CCMA’s free said the workshop was free for all community groups or individuals.

“We hear time and time again that a major barrier to groups’ functioning is knowing where to access grants to get the work done, which is why we’re coordinating this workshop.”

“We’re really excited to meet community groups and individual who come along and to hear more about the projects they have in mind and how our Catchment Association might be able to support their work.”

Attendance at the workshop, which takes place at Clifton Anglican Church Hall 72 East Street is free. Morning tea and lunch is provided so please book in now. You can register or get more information at: 0429642092 or lcows@ bigpond.com

Free Grant Writing Workshop: win funds + influence panels

Facilitator Samantha Morris is a professional grant writer with 30 years’ experience working on projects just like yours. Having written proposals which have resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars of funding for Australian communities, Sam now teaches other people how to smash their grant seeking goals by writing winning applications.

In this 3-hour workshop we’ll cover:

• The common types of grants: government, corporate and philanthropic funding programs

• What funding bodies are really looking for

• Reality checking your project for its eligibility and likelihood of funding

• How to interpret guidelines and make them work for you

• Turning your project idea into a project plan

• Budgets, buzzwords and tips to make your application smooth and logical

• How to write a funding submission in just twenty minutes. True!

• Where to get information about grants that are Available

9.30am – 2pm Wednesday 26/10/2022

Clifton Anglican Church Hall – MT & Lunch supplied RSVP: by 23/10/22 to lcows@bigpond.com or M:

Mary-Lou Gittins.

And Feral Cats

Southern Downs Regional Council has adopted a tighter framework for controlling cats in the region.

Following a period of public consultation, the Cat Management Strategy 2022-2026 identifies a range of actions to guide cat management to improve the health and well-being of domestic cats, reduce the environmental impacts of stray and feral cats and reduce management costs to Council.

Southern Downs Councillor Stephen Tancred said that while a pet cat is a valuable source of company and joy for many people, it was important to have a balanced plan that supports responsible cat ownership.

“As natural predators, it is estimated that domestic and feral cats kill an estimated 1.6 billion native animals in Australia each year,” Councillor Tancred said.

“But it’s not just feral cats we are concerned about. Roaming pets disturb gardens, spray and foul yards and greatly upset residents that feed and

watch birds.

“There has to be a better, more strategic approach to managing cats with a view to protecting the region’s biodiversity and reducing complaints and nuisance to the community.

“The newly adopted strategy is a platform to guide our decisions and approach to managing cats and explores de-sexing, mircochipping and registering in detail as options of effective control.

“Council will also advocate to the State Government through Local Government Association of Queensland to review and amend the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 to include mandatory de-sexing and containment of cats in Queensland.

“Council has allocated funds to support a de-sexing program which is hoped will reduce the numbers of unwanted kittens in the region.” Mr Tancred said.

Residents are urged to be responsible pet owners.

Allora’s Pool Closed Until Next Month

The Allora Advertiser has been advised by the Southern Downs Regional Council that the Pool will re-open sometime in November with no specific date at this stage.

This is very disappointing for Allora’s keen swimmers

and anyone who wants a dip in our Pool.

Reading The St Patrick’s Way

The staff of St Patrick’s School have developed a whole school scope and sequence that incorporates the ‘how’ we teach reading from Prep to Year 6. At its core will be explicit teaching involving the manipulation of words, decoding of texts, flexibility with sounds and limiting the overuse of predictions or picture clues. Building vocabulary through the use of rich texts during shared and modelled reading times will remain a focus.

A reminder that the Parent Engagement Session will take place this

Thursday 20 October at 3.30pm at St Patrick’s School, Allora. This session will be facilitated by our Early Years teachers. Our staff will provide explicit instruction around reading and how parents may support their students at home. Everyone is most welcome even if your children are not enrolled at St Patrick’s School

New enrolments are always welcome. Please feel free to contact St Patrick’s School on 4666 3551 or by email allora@twb.catholic. edu.au to arrange a school tour or alternatively, for more information access the school’s website www. allora.catholic.edu.au and complete the online application for 2023.

Come and experience the St Patrick’s Way, where everyone is welcome.

Keith Blaikie Principal

just behind Joyce Mayne

St Patrick’s School Allora

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor,

With the four significant flood events in autumn 2022 still fresh in their minds, the citizens of Allora must now prepare for what is predicted to be even heavier rain and flooding for this coming summer.

During the floods earlier this year, I was puzzled as to why the Dalrymple Creek was breaking its banks at record levels and yet there was very little water flowing through the gully just to the south of town. Historically, the gully in question has taken flood water flowing down Old Goomburra Road away from Allora then rejoining the Dalrymple Creek west of the town. The water flowing down Old Goomburra Road in flood time is the result of the Dalrymple Creek breaking out up the valley at Berat, something that has happened forever.

Those who witnessed the 2011 flood in Allora will recall that the torrent of water flowing down the gully was so intense that it washed out the railway sleepers and basically destroyed the railway line.

I discussed the situation with a number of long-term locals and they were as surprised as I was. I then received information that, at some point in time since the 2011 flood, a local farmer had built a levee bank on his property that effectively forces flood water that had always flowed down Old Goomburra Road, back into the Dalrymple Creek. This has no doubt contributed to the record flood levels in the creek that we witnessed earlier this year. My understanding is that no approval was obtained for the construction of the levee bank.

We must not lose sight of the fact that the rainfall in autumn that caused the floods was heavy but not torrential like we can experience in summer and which we did experience in 2011. If we receive the torrential rain predicted for this coming summer, and the breakout water is forced back into the Dalrymple Creek due to the levee bank, I fear that Allora could become another Grantham. If anyone is in doubt about the force of the floodwater and the damage it causes, they should drive out and have a look at the bridge on Kital Road.

I contacted the Southern Downs Regional Council on 3 May 2022 outlining my concerns and a delegation of concerned citizens met with the CEO on 26 May 2022. I sent a follow up email to the Mayor and Councillors on 30 May, expressing concern at the lack of action. I received a response from Mayor Pennisi stating that it was not a council issue and advised me to take it up with the relevant government agencies and local State Member.

Following numerous emails and meetings, I received a letter from Scott Stewart MP, QLD Minister for Resources dated 31 August 2022. The letter confirmed that the property owner was required to obtain a development approval and that the SDRC was responsible for assessing levee bank construction activities.

I sent a copy of the letter to Mayor Pennisi on 8 September 2022. I followed up with an email on 11 October 2022.

As far as I am aware there has been no meeting between representatives of SDRC and the landholder who erected the levee bank.

I simply cannot understand why Mayor Pennisi and CEO Burges will not take this matter seriously.

I urge all Allora citizens to contact the Mayor, Councillors and the CEO to demand action. I also urge you to contact our State MP and the State Minister for Resources.

We are running out of time.

Yours Sincerely, John Ellwood, Allora

Dan Burge’s Hockey Future Looks Bright

Dan Burge of Vale View and member of Toowoomba Hockey Association recently attended the Australian national hockey u18 futures 4 day camp in Canberra. Dan was one of six goalkeepers from across all Australian states and territories invited to participate in this 12 month program, as part of the 38 player squad. Mark Knowles, former international player of the year, Australian kookaburra Mens hockey player/captain and fellow Queenslander oversaw 4 days of intensive skills and drills sessions.

Dan is the youngest grandson of Bob and Jean Burge of Tudor Valley Rd Allora.

ALLORA’S

HALLOWEEN

Dan Burge.

Allora P-10 School - A Fun Place To Learn

Crazy Sock Day, part of “Love Your sister” campaign created heaps of giggles for the students at Allora P-10 School.

All they needed to participate was a gold coin donation with the School raising $178.

Check out the Crazy Socks worn by the students and the teacher Mrs Turner. Great stuff!

The Allora P-10 School P & C is an active organisation that is always looking for new ideas to raise important funds for the students. Parents are most welcome to join the P & C to help

make decisions and assist with events.

Pop along to the next meeting to be held this Thursday night 20 October starting at 7 o’clock in the School library.

Awards Night will be held on 15th November where students’ outstanding academic, sporting and cultural achievements are recognised. The awards are financed by parents, service clubs, businesses and school suppliers.

The school appreciates any assistance that families offer each year. Contact the school for more details.

Toowoomba Hospice Needs Help!

Administration and Fundraising Manager Mark Munro said they are working hard to recruit more volunteers to their team, “if you, or anyone you know, would like to become one of our Hospice Heroes and can spare a few hours each week or even fortnightly, please give Emma our Volunteer Coordinator a call or email on volunteer@toowoombahospice. org.au

At present we are particularly looking for volunteers to help in gardening, the kitchen (breakfast and lunch shifts), nurses station reception, housekeeping (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays), front reception (Friday mornings), and with fundraising events. So lots of opportunities to get involved in something very worthwhile. Mr Munro said.

The Hospice runs Volunteer information sessions each month, these sessions normally go for 2 hours at the Hospice due to being on High Risk numbers are limited. For more information contact the Hospice on 04 46598500 or go to www.toowoombahospice.org.au and register on line.

TOOWOOMBA HOSPICE

JAZZ BREAKFAST - Sunday

30th October from 9am - 11am, at Downs Steam Tourist Railway & Museum, Cambooya Street Drayton.

Enjoy breakfast and jazz music as you take in a tour of the historical Downs Steam train carriages.

Cost $40 which goes towards the annual costs allowing Toowoomba Hospice to continue to provide free palliative care for our community.

To book please phone 4659 8500 or email events@ toowoombahospice.org.au

Gary and Dale Gwynne took out three wins in the Warwick Horticultural Society’s 2022 Garden competition. Congratulations on a magnificent garden.

1st - Acreage Garden

1st - Best all-round Garden

1st - Best Kept Garden

Gwynne’s garden will be open to the public this Saturday and Sunday 22nd and 23rd October from 9am to 5pm. The address is 269 Hendon-Goomburra Road, Allora and the best way to get there is on the New England Highway, via Geitz Road just south of Allora.

Toowoomba venue for MLA Updates

the speakers.

Registration is now open for Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) Updates to be held on Wednesday 30th November at the Clive Berghofer Events Centre in Toowoomba.

Following two years of virtual events, MLA Updates returns to an inperson, one day event of presentations, displays and demonstrations. As part of the event, attendees will be brought up to speed on MLA investments and progress against MLA’s 2025 Strategic Plan.

The Updates will also include a plenary session featuring presentations from MLA’s Managing Director Jason Strong. Also of interest will be updates from MLA’s Communications, Marketing & Insights and International Marketing teams. This session will allow a Q and A with each of

Mr Strong will take attendees on a journey through some of the key research and development investments MLA is delivering to drive gains to levy payers and the wider red meat and livestock industry across its strategic priorities.

At the end of the day, there will be a sundowner social event,catered by MLA’s Corporate Executive Chef Sam Burke. The event will provide the perfect opportunity for attendees to network with other producers, stakeholders and MLA staff.

To register to attend and for further information visitMLA Updates 2022 - https:// updates.mla.com.au

MLA’s Managing Director Jason Strong

Cut The ‘Bull’ - Not Cattle Herds

Shadow Minister for Northern Australia, Senator Susan McDonald has warned the Federal Government to cut the “bull” and not the national cattle herd ahead of signing up to an international methane reduction agreement.

News that New Zealand’s Government was planning to tax farmers for the methane produced by their cattle has sparked fears among Australian producers that Federal Labor would follow suit.

Northern Australia’s beef industry is worth an estimated $6 billion and employs thousands of stockhands, truck drivers, feedlot workers, abattoir workers, butchers, fodder producers, veterinarians, and fencing contractors to name a few.

The Australian dairy industry contributes an estimated $4.7 billion annually to the national economy and also employs thousands of people.

Senator McDonald warned that any move against cattle and sheep herds would be met with fierce resistance, especially from Northern Australia’s $1.35 billion live cattle export sector which supplies much-needed beef to South East Asian countries.

“No one believes Labor when they say there are no plans to cut our national herds. Signing up to an international methane agreement is just the first step, it opens the door to future action,” she said.

Senator McDonald said attacks on methane emissions ignored the contributions made by herbivorous and ruminant feral animals.

Currently, there are an estimated: 400,000 feral horses; 2 million deer; 13.5 million pigs; 2.3 million goats; 1 million camels; 200 million rabbits; and 150,000 buffalo.

Kangaroos – of which Australia has an estimated 42.8 million – were also found by American scientists in 2015 to emit about 27% the amount of methane produced by cattle.

“To lay the blame for methane and nitrous oxide gases from urine solely on beef cattle and other commercial herds is just pure laziness. Any limitations placed on our meat and dairy producers will have disastrous impacts on farming families, small businesses and consumers who will pay more for meat and dairy,” she said.

John & Andrew Russell

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A healthy looking barley crop - swaying in the breeze at Glengallan. This barley will mainly be used as stock feed.

Allora Bowls Notes

WEEK 7 - The weather God frowned on us once again, cold and windy but at least it was not raining. A night for coats and beanies but an odd few braved the wintery conditions with shorts and thongs. I noted a

rather subdued lot of players thinking who am I going to write about tonight when low and behold Ken decided he didn’t want to bowl on Rink 5 with his bowl ending up on Rink 7, have seen bowls veer into the next rink but not over two. It didn’t take long for the players to exit the green at 9 o’clock for the warmth of the club house.

Results: Rink 1: Phoenix Rising 15 d. Beers, Bowls

& Bitches 7; Rink 2: The Gecko’s 15 d. What A Show 8; Rink 3: Pig Lures 20 d. Peaky Blinders 9; Rink 4: Fire Ants 16 d. Railway Hotel 9; Rink 5: The Three Stooges 16 d. Stone Cutters 4; Rink 6: Do It Again 26 d. Generation Gap 8; Rink 7: Doesn’t Matter 14 d. Gina’s Babies 8 (so proud of my team but great playing from our opposition Glen, Andrew & Brett).

Home Care Services Available in Clifton

Clifton Community Health Serv i ces i s an app ro ve d Home Care Package provider as part of the Australia n G o ve r nment A ged C a re subsidised scheme.

If you are approved for a Home Care Package, you can choose us to provide the support and services you need to live well at home such as:

Personal care Cleaning, laundry and other chores Meals and food preparation Nursing care Yard maintenance Respite

Transport for social outings, shopping and appointments

Am I eligible for home care services? If you are 65 years or over, visit the website below or phone us and we can help you. www.myagedcare.gov.au/am-i-eligible

Contact us For more information about a Home Care Package or how we can help you, contact: Sharon Cruickshank, Home Care Coordinator Phone (07) 4697 3735 or 0484 597 396 Email homecare@cliftonhospital org Web www cliftonhospital org

With half the season gone the Leaderboard reads as such: Pig Lures 10; Peaky Blinders, The Three Stooges, Beers, Bowls & Bitches, Railway Hotel, Do It Again, Fire Ants 8; Gina’s Babies, Stone Cutters 6; Phoenix Rising, Doesn’t Matter 4; Generation Gap, The Gecko’s 2; What A Show 0.

Touchers for the night were Michelle, Doug, Nat, Ty, Fiona and Jacquie. Thank you to Right 1st Time Cleaning for your sponsorship.

Our lucky raffle winners were Codie, Ryan, Brett, Lynn P, Gary, Dewy and Russell. Thank you to Railway Hotel, Allora Butchery, Allora Sports Club and Right 1st Time Cleaning for your sponsorship. Troy’s number was drawn for the $120 Jackpot but no luck for him. Next week Jackpot $140. Thank you to Tony Morris Tiling for your sponsorship.

Winners on the night were The Three Stooges and Losers Generation Gap. Team Trophy for next week to be supplied by Phoenix Rising. A big thank you to Ryan from that team who supplies us with such great music to play to each week, quite often hear players saying that they haven’t heard some of the songs for years.

Just had a sneaky look at next Tuesdays weather forecast, lets hope it is wrong but whatever see you all back on the green next week.

A community owned, Caring since 1949

Maryvale Overwhelm Allora

After a slow start the Warwick Cricket Association 2022-23 season is underway.

Last weekend was actually Round 3 of the new season competition that has had to contend with wet weather washouts and other event clashes, Allora having been limited to one match and Victoria Hill yet to take to the turf.

That single outing saw Allora take on Maryvale at Warwick Cricket headquarters Slade Park on Sunday with the Maryvale

Looking Back…

Allora’s Past 50 years ago October 1972

THANKS from HOLMES & CO.

We wish to say thank you to all concerned who assisted us with the cleaning up of the shop property which was destroyed by fire.

Our special thanks to those who loaned tractors, trucks, bulldozers, end loaders, and to the drivers of these machines, and also to the Shire Council for making their equipment available.

outfit securing winning honours in a match where both sides were short on numbers.

The Maryvale line-up of six players rallied with an impressive 4 for 186 over their 40 overs overwhelming the nine of Allora who managed a total of 70.

Maryvale’s opener Andrew Ryan (51) and a walloping 77 by classy number three Michael Bourke laid the foundation for the convincing 116 run win.

Allora bowlers Jake

Meddleton (1/38), William Ole (1/22), Alex Strike (1/21) and Luke Duff (1/29) all pocketed wickets.

Opener Tim Kajewski carried his bat for Allora with 34 not out, while Alex Strike contributed 14 off 12 balls and Stewart Henderson a total of 13.

Andrew Ryan (2/13), Kevin Bourke (2/14) and an impressive 2 wickets for no runs of just three balls by Lachlan Stace accounting for Allora tail enders, saw Maryvale assert their authority over their

opposition batting line up.

Victoria Hill forfeited their scheduled match at Allora’s Keith KO Masters Memorial Oval Victoria against the Redbacks on Saturday, the majority of the team attending the wedding of club stalwart Nick Morris and new wife Lyndsay.

It’s feet up for Victoria Hill this weekend with a bye Round, while Allora meet Wheatvale this Saturday at a venue to be decided.

Glyn Rees

We have opened a temporary office next to H. W. Stay & Sons premises for the purpose of handling accounts and we would appreciate early settlement as this will assist us with the insurance company.

Allora’s Past 75 years ago October 1947

Fancy Dress Ball

The committee of the Allora State School arranged a most successful fancy dress ball in the Central Hall. The attendance of children in fancy dress was larger than for some years past. Approximately 100 were in costume. Parents and others also attended in large numbers.

Some of the prize winners were: Best set of four, Glenice Crothers, John Mason, Monica Mason, Bevin Crothers (bridal party), Marie Smith (Hawaiian girl), Glennie Smith & Ken Muir (Scotch lassie and lad), Raymond Holmes (devil), Betty and Owen Crothers

(Princess Elizabeth and Phillip Mountbatten), Laurie Ward (goodnight boy), and Delma Dippelsman (butterfly).

Allora’s Past 100 years ago October 1922 Football

On Saturday last the ‘Wallaroos’ (Warwick premiers for the season just completed) played a match with the Allora ‘Rangers’ on the local Show Ground which ended in favour of the Allora players by 40 points to nil. The gate receipts are to be handed to the Warwick Ambulance. It was unfortunate that the match was arranged at such short notice, which undoubtedly affected the takings. A sum of approximately £12 resulted from the match.

Allora’s Past 125 years ago October 1897 Fire

A fire broke out in the Commercial Hotel owned by Mr. F. Kates and occupied by Mr. John Basford, and but for its timely detection, would have resulted in great devastation. It appears that a lodger had been smoking in a room on the first floor and sometime after he had left the room, Mr. John Holmes noticed a window curtain in flames, and immediately gave the alarm. Prompt assistance was given and the fire subdued before it got a hold of the wood. Considering our primitive arrangements to battle fire, had the flames gained a firm hold, the destruction of several prominent buildings would have been inevitable.

Colin Newport

The fire which destroyed Holmes & Co. store on the corner of Warwick and Herbert Streets on the 13th October 1972.

CREATIVE

Orchestra Concert

On Saturday 15th October Mum and I went to QPAC in Brisbane for the Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) concert which was called Beethoven and Dvorak. There was a special guest violinist and conductor whose name was Guy Braunstein. Mr Braunstein conducted Beethoven’s concerto in D for violin and orchestra and also played the violin solo part from memory. Then there was a short interval and when the orchestra came back they performed Dvorak’s 8th symphony conducted by Mr Braunstein. My favourite piece was Dvorak’s 8th symphony which was also Mum’s favourite piece from this concert. After the concert we had to rush back to Stanthorpe so that Mum could perform at Heritage Estate Winery Degustation dinner. Dad looked after William and Amelia all day but he was also working.

Jeremy Lister, age 11

QUOTE -

“The best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.

A grasshopper walks into a bar.

The bartender looks at him and says, “Hey, they named a drink after you!”

“Really?” replies the grasshopper. “There’s a drink named Greg?”

POSITION VACANT Allora Show Society Inc ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

As part of this role, you will be required to provide assistance in the delivery of a range of services including, but not limited to:

• General office administration

• Processing of Show Membership/Bookings/Event Organisation/Generation of Reports

• Basic Financial Duties

• Respond to enquiries.

• Liaise with key stakeholders

• Provide assistance and support to the Management Committee & membership.

This part time role of 10 hours per week, as well as Annual Show week. The role may include some evenings, weekends and public holidays. A high degree of flexibility is essential.

Applications closing Friday, 28 October 2022, to be forwarded to: The Hon. Secretary, Allora Show Society Inc. P.O. Box 99, Allora, QLD, 4362.

Email: allorashowsociety@gmail.com

All inquiries to: President Mrs Shirley Cornhill 0476 051 004

POSITION VACANT

Allora Show Society Inc

CARE TAKER – ALLORA SHOWGROUNDS

The position is 7 days a week, suiting a retired single person/couple with a caravan. Duties:

• Management of caravan and camping accommodation and facility maintenance.

• Maintain a high level of service to our customers and initiating corrective action when required.

• Trade or handyman experience would be an advantage.

• Finance efficiency relating to camping/caravan accommodation.

• Report to Show Society President/Management committee.

• Ensuring compliance with Show Society requirements and relevant legislation.

• Other duties as may be directed from the Show Society Management Committee.

• Ability and willingness to contribute as part of a team.

Benefits: Accommodation provided for caravan. Employment package to be discussed.

This part time role of 10 hours per week, as well as Annual Show week. The role may include some evenings, weekends and public holidays. A high degree of flexibility is essential.

Applications closing Friday, 28 October 2022, to be forwarded to: The Hon. Secretary, Allora Show Society Inc. P.O. Box 99, Allora, QLD, 4362.

Email: allorashowsociety@gmail.com

All inquiries to: President Mrs Shirley Cornhill 0476 051 004

Late of Allora, passed away on 3rd October 2022, aged 98 years.

Dearly loved Wife of Cliff (dec’d). Much loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Max and Rhonda. Adored Grandmother of Jamie; Melissa; Simon; Natalie. Loved Great-Grandmother of Aiden and Bailey (dec’d); Lily-Kaye; Tyler and Chelsea; Kaleb.

private service was held for Annie as per her wishes.

Joyce Gibson 18 October 1932

Congratulations on your 90th birthday Mum, Nan, Joyce

You are more than a Mum in a million, Nan, Great-Nan & Mother-in-law ~ You are our guidance, strength, teacher and best friend. Thank you for the love you share so selflessly with each and every one of us.

May your 90th birthday celebrations reflect the joy, love, laughter and compassionate care you bring to the world.

We love you always and forever

Happy

A SMALL COST…

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Beth, Tony, Doug, Brett, Steven, Greg, Maree, Carmel, Angela and extended families x Greg, and

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PUBLIC NOTICES •

St Patrick’s Parish Fete Raffle Results: Art Union 1st: Tom Cowley, 2nd J. Kirkland, 3rd Judy Allen, 4th Graham Masters, Fruit Cake: Gloria Bradfield, Cupcake Voucher: Mary Smart, Basket of Sweets: Catherine McGrath, Pot Plants: 1st Marg Phelan, 2nd Mary Lou Gittons, $100 Board: Ken Petersen, Rum Board: Ian Bradfield, Baileys Board: Michael Maher, Fruit Tray: Paul Bradfield, $50 Voucher: Kaye Mullins, $500 St Paddy’s Horse Pat Lottery: Frank Ekerick (no. 30).

Thank You Sponsors: Bartranz Petroleum, Neil’s Parts Express, Leanne Cameron LJ Hooker Estate Agent, The Blue Cow Hotel, Kev & Diane Ryan, Victoria Hill Lamb, Merivale Farms, Allora Butchery, Clifton Auto Ag Repairs, The Carey Abattoir, Allora Independent Steel, Railway Hotel, Allora School Buses, Allora Medical Centre, FKE Mechanical, Farmspray, Black Toyota, Willets Electrical, Barry Seibel, Cassaz Colourful Curls, Gingernuts Sweet Treats

PUBLIC NOTICES

ALLORA & DISTRICT RURAL FIRE BRIGADES

advises all fires greater than 2m2 require a Permit to Burn Wardens issuing permits are:

Goomburra - Forest Springs Fire Warden District, East of New England Highway - Phone Fred McCann 4666 3263, Mobile 0427 663 263

Talgai - Victoria Hill Fire Warden District, West of New England Highway - Phone Mark Frizzell 4666 3792

If Fire Wardens are unavailable please ring Deputy Warden Don Burge on Mobile 0428 964 154

Massey - Hendon Rural Fire Brigade District Phone Paul Bradfield on Mobile 0428 674 783 Have your Bush Fire plan in place.

Fire permits for the Allora urban area need to be obtained through the Captain of Allora Auxiliary Fire Brigade, Ross Williams on 0427 890 089.

FOR SALE - SUZUKI ALTO 2013 - 113,000kms. Just serviced with rego. $6,200; bed, 2 mowers, 2 brand new bicycles, air conditioner. Phone 0457 237 508

FOR SALE IN ALLORA - TREADMILL $600, exercise bike $120, T-Zone vibration machine $100 or $700 the lot. All in working order. Phone

FOR SALE

BULK CHICKEN MANURE FOR SALE

Supplied + Delivered Ph Harrison 0427 906 287

FOR SALE - SHEEP - Dorper cross ram, 3 ewes, 2 lambs. Proven breeders. Phone 0418 150 696

• CHURCH NOTICES •

Uniting Church Allora

SERVICE THIS SUNDAY AT 9.00AM. Enquiries phone 4666 3225. All welcome.

Allora/Clifton Anglican Church

ALLORA - 10am Sunday & 10am Wednesday CLIFTON - 8am Sunday. 5th Sunday, 9am Combined Service Enquiries to Rev. Matt Skelton, phone 0447 728 227.

Scots Presbyterian Church - Allora 12 Jubb Street, Allora

Worship service each Sunday at 9.30am including online service Bible Study (BACAD) 7pm Wednesdays online

MEN’S BREAKFAST held on the last Saturday of the month Enquiries to Pastor Elton Wiltshire 4666 3743 A Warm Welcome to ALL.

The Catholic Community of ST. PATRICK’S, ALLORA

1st SUNDAY at 9.00am, 2nd & 3rd SUNDAYS at 5.30pm, EVERY TUESDAY, 9.30am. LAYLED LITURGY, with Communion - 4th & 5th SUNDAYS at 9.00am.

For information on Baptism, Weddings, Funerals and other church enquiries, phone 4666 3377. St Patrick’s Parish School (Prep - Yr. 6), enquiries 4666 3551.

Allora

Finally the weather allowed us to play golf in both the Friday and Sunday competitions. As well as that, we welcomed a very good number of social golfers to the course over the weekend.

On Friday, Kev won the duck run with 21 points from Errol with 20 points. Willy won the long drive, Errol won the long putt and the NTP was a clean skin.

Sunday we played for the Ty Gardner Concreting Monthly Medal in near perfect conditions for golf. We saw a three way tie on net 68 with Baz winning in a countback from Rod with Moba in third place. Thanks to Ty for his generous

support.

Players through to the second round of the matchplay are John E, Brooke, Mark, Aaron, Macca, Hethe and Baz. We will extend the cut-off for the first round by another fortnight due to the continued wet weather but please play as soon as possible.

Next Friday will be the Duck Run and Sunday the Allora Butchery Four Ball Best Ball Stableford. Congratulations to our popular golf members Nick Morris on his marriage on Saturday and Tommy Morris on the birth of his baby daughter. See you on the links.