Allora Advertiser - 11th January 2023

Allora Showgirl Competition is back!

2022 was a disappointing year with no Allora Show and no Allora Showgirl. But bring on 2023 and we have our Show back and it’s looking bigger and better than ever.

The call is out - The Allora Show Society is encouraging girls aged between 12 and 19 to enter the Allora Showgirl competition. This year there’s been a change

with no fundraising required. All that’s needed is an entry submitted by Sunday 22nd January. Judging will take place on Thursday 2nd February.

Entry forms and further details are available from Judy Emms - phone 0468 912 068.

The Allora Show will be held this year on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th February.

CHANGE TO ALLORA ADVERTISER

OFFICE HOURS

Commencing this week the office of The Allora Advertiser will be CLOSED every Thursday. The office will OPEN every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am.

If you have an urgent enquiry on Thursday please phone The Clifton Courier office on 4697 3603.

L-R 2021 Teen Showgirls - Gorgia Chandler, Macey Heslin; 2021 Junior Showgirls - Sarah Morris and Gabby Newing.

Part of the Queensland Government’s $19 million Southern Downs Drought Resilience program included upgrade works to the intake pump station at Leslie Dam.

Water Minister Glenn Butcher said the upgrade work includes replacement of three 55-year-old pumps, pipework and the electrical switchboard.

“The new pumps are more powerful and energy efficient and will significantly improve the community’s drought resilience.

“The new switchboard is based on the latest technology complying all the current relevant regulations and standards.

“This equipment, in effect, will increase the amount of water that could be pumped from Leslie dam.” he said.

“I’m pleased to say that these new pumps, along with additional works by Sunwater, will enable access to water at much lower levels than the previous, old pumps and this means more water will be available in drought times for urban supply than has previously been available,” Mr Butcher said.

The Queensland Government allocated $4.54 million to increase Leslie Dam’s usable water capacity, and by upgrading its water treatment systems and pumps has increased capacity by 1700 ML

(or about 680 Olympic swimming pools).

Warwick has no contingency supply and carting to a town the size of Warwick is not feasible.

Southern Downs Regional Council Mayor Vic Pennisi said the improvements would ensure the pump station would be fit for purpose for decades to come.

“As our community grows, the increased capability and efficiency of our pump station will be very beneficial,” he said.

These upgrades are part of a broader drought resilience program being delivered in partnership with Seqwater, Sunwater and Southern Downs Regional Council, and in consultation with Toowoomba Regional Council.

Pump Station at Leslie Dam.

Volunteers Needed

If anyone can help, even for a few hours, at the Heritage Weekend, on 28th or 29th January, it would be greatly appreciated.

With no Covid restrictions in place helping at the entry gates is easy.

There are also other

positions where volunteers are needed.

Please help the busy committee that organises this huge event for Allora.

Phone Graeme on 0428 717 623 or Mark on 0438 623 734.

Australia Day Nominations

Close This Friday

This is a wonderful opportunity to recognise, show your appreciation and say thanks to the champions of our community by nominating them for the 2023 Australia Day Awards.

Southern Downs Mayor Vic Pennisi said the annual awards are an important community initiative and encouraged residents to nominate someone who deserves a real pat on the back.

“Southern Downs is home to an army of individuals who make a true difference at a grass roots level to our community and liveability through their tireless contributions,” Mayor Pennisi said.

Nominations close at 5pm this Friday, January 13 with winners being announced at the Australia Day Awards on Thursday January 26. Contact SDRC for details on how to nominate.

The overall Southern Downs Citizen of the Year will be selected from the collective group from all categories.

Stronger laws for community safety

The Queensland Government has announced new action and stronger laws to further protect community safety.

This tough new action includes:

1. Increasing the maximum penalty for stealing a car from 7 years to 10 years imprisonment

2. A more severe penalty of 14 years if the offence of stealing a car is committed at night, where the offender uses violence or threatens violence, is armed or pretends to be armed, is in company or damages or threatens to damage any property 3. Amend the Youth Justice Act requiring courts to take into account previous bail history, criminal activity and track record when sentencing 4. Increased penalties for criminals who share these crimes on social media 5. Extreme High Visibility Police Patrols 6. A $9.89 million fast-track sentencing program in Brisbane, Townsville, Southport and Cairns so children spend less time on remand and more time serving their sentences 7. The construction of two new youth detention centres 8. A trial of engine immobilisers in Mt Isa, Cairns and Townsville 9. The appointment within Queensland Police Service of an Assistant Commissioner to the position of Youth Crime Taskforce Commander 10. The increased penalties apply to adults as well as juvenile offenders.

The Government will introduce the required legislative changes into the Queensland Parliament in February 2023.

For more information and to have your say visit www.qld.gov.au/strongerlaws

Authorised by the Queensland Government, William Street, Brisbane.

Allora and District Garden Circle

next series of cards.

The Allora and District Garden Circle takes a break in January so that we can be with family and friends during the Christmas/New Year holiday.

This year we do have two items of homework. Firstly, we can take photos of notable trees around the district, for inclusion in our

Secondly, we can pot up surplus hardy plants from our gardens to give to the Allora Show Society. Members of the Show Society are creating new garden areas at the showgrounds. We have been asked whether we could contribute easy-care perennials, for either shade or full sun, e.g. - salvia, bilbergia, agapanthus, gazania. They need to be ready for planting in late February.

The lack of rain has meant less time spent mowing, so maybe more time for homework.

Best wishes for 2023.

Company Change Of Name

The company prospecting for gold in the old Talgai diggings underwent a name change this week.

Queensland Gold Hills Corp has changed its name to Q2 Metals Corp and commenced trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange Venture Exchange on Monday, Canadian Eastern Standard Time.

Queensland Gold Hills is a Canadian mineral exploration company currently advancing exploration of the 86km2 Mia Lithium Project in the James Bay area of Quebec, Canada, as well as two highly-prospective gold projects located in the historic goldfields of Queensland.

These are the Big Hill Gold Project and the Titan Project which collectively cover 110 square kilometres in the Talgai Goldfields

of the broader Warwick-Texas District and host 54 high-grade historical gold mines.

The company says a new website and support materials with updated branding are in progress and are expected to launch in the coming weeks.

Trivia Afternoon Fundraiser at Warwick

The Warwick Art Gallery team has been wanting to run an arts/ popular culture themed trivia event for a long time. The establishment of the new Protea Place Women’s Support Centre in Warwick, and their call to action to the community to assist with their initial set up, was the motivation to commit to

the event and support Protea Place. When operational, Protea Place will provide practical and professional support for women in need.

The Fundraiser will be held at Protea Place Warwick on Saturday 21 January from 4.00 pm to 6.30pm

Stephen

SES Volunteers Needed

The Queensland State Emergency Services are inviting interested persons to join and become a valuable volunteer.

The Warwick Branch of the SES is always in need of an extra pair of hands.

If you’re enthusiastic, adventurous and willing to give back to your community you would be an ideal volunteer.

The SES operates to help themselves and others in their own community when emergencies and disasters happen.

Anyone interested in joining the SES in Warwick should contact the local controller, Matthew on 0418 791 536.

Information evenings will be held on 7th and 14th February.

QCWA Tea Rooms Re-Opens

This is great news for all the loyal regulars of the Warwick Rooms.

The QCWA Condamine Valley/Warwick Branch will have all their usual

goodies including the iconic sandwiches available from 9am until 2pm at their Tea Rooms, 76 Grafton Street Warwick.

The Rooms are open from Tuesday to Friday and if you would like to order ahead phone 4661 2966.

Greymare Clearing Sale

SATURDAY 21ST JANUARY 2023 · 9AM START (Qld time)

A/C JOHN LEONARD · GLENGARIFFE PROPERTY SOLD

TRUCKS, TRACTORS, VEHICLES, BOBCAT: Volvo FM 450, 130 000km, GVM 28100kg Bogie Drive, 11lt, Auto transmission, w/- 26’Moore’s tray, w/- Stock crate, w/- 24’Moore’s Dog Trailer w/-Stockcrate, walk through, c/Mach, Reg; John Deere 6520 Tractor FWA w/- JD 740 Classic F/end Loader, Bucket, P/Forks, Hay spear, 3494Hrs, 3PL, D/remotes, PTO; John Deere 6520 FWA tractor, 5843Hrs, Remotes, PTO, 3PL (Full Service History); John Deere 5075E Tractor FWA w/- Rops, Canopy, 1560Hrs, 3PL, Remotes, PTO; 8’Stick Rake (suit F/end Loader)McCormack loader mount Hyd post hole digger; Toyota Landcruiser trayback 2/2017, 92000Km w/- TUFF Bullbar, Tipper tray, Diesel, Reg; 2013 Bobcat 5590, Air cab, w/- 4 in 1 Bucket (2,200 hrs)

FARM MACHINERY: SEKO SAMURAI 5 model 500/150 Mixer w/- trough & bin delivery elevators g/o; Thomas Roller Mill, trailing PTO Model 512.00.62, 10”, F/auger g/o; Grizzly Grumpy model G32, 32 plate offsets, 3 x rams, offsets g/o; Berti 10’Mulcher (as new); International 2-11 Scarifier 14’, 25 Tine w/- Hyd g/o; 26 Run Connor Shea Combine, S&F, w/- Hyd; Sherwell 40’x 7” Auger w/- Robin petrol motor, w/- elect. start; Seabrook 12’Pasture seeder (as new); Superior 6’Slasher H/ duty, w/- 2 x Rear J/Wheels; 5 leaf Fire Harrows, Covering Harrows; 3PL Jib; 3PL Carryall, 12 Volt spray unit w/- 55 Gal Poly tank w/- Gun; 100Lt Selecta Bike spray units x 2; 10’ H/Bagshaw scarifier, 19 tine; Connor Shea 26 run combine S+F; 9” x 42’ Walshford auger w/- Honda 630 motor, Elec start; 3PL 9’ Chisel plough; Silvan trailing boom spray 24’ F/boom w/2000lt tank D/pump; 3x 4” Pencil auger, w/- elec motors on stands; Hay bale elevator w/- B+S motor; H/duty aluminium loading ramps; 16’ V bottom bulk truck bin; JD tractor weights; 3Pl rear bucket.

CATTLE & SHEEP EQUIPMENT + FODDER, SEED: Maryvale Mobile Portable Sheepyards, w/- race Approx. 20 panels; TPW Slimline wool press w/- scales, Elect.; Kellars platform scales; Wool bale stencils & Hooks; Steel wool rolling table; Ajax press, Double + single wool pack holders, mobile single stand Shearing plant w/- Petrol motor; 1 x Sling 6.1m lengths Beef Rail, 21 Lengths (new); 3 x Buffalo Fly back rubs; Cattle head bail; 55 x Large square bales Barley stubble; 43 x large square bales Forage Sorghum; 3⁄4 shuttle bloat buster V181; 25 bags x 25kg Wizard oats seed; 50 x 25kg bags Premier Digit & Rhodes pasture seed; 2 x 16’ Finch cattle grain feeders, 2 x 16’ sheep/weaner grain feeders; 7x8’ cattle grain feeders; 3x12’ cattle grain feeders; 6x20’ Gal feed troughs; 2 x large square bale hay racks,2 x 15’ hay racks, 3x12’ hayracks, 4 x round bale feeders, 12 x bathtub feed troughs in frame; 8 x 6 bar cattle portable panels; 8’ hay rack, 2 x large 12’ square back hayfeeders (1x w/- cover); 5 x 7 bar steel gates, 5 x 12’ & 15’ pipe & mesh gates, Approx 1500 x 5’ 6” (black) steel posts (new), 18 rolls x 1.57 mm barbwire; Qty used steelposts, wire winder, sundry barb & plain, R/way line grid, 50 x timber droppers, gal droppers, 12 shuttles (in frame), Qty sawn I/B timber (new),4 x 1 1⁄2” rolls poly ( blue/green line); Stafix Solar fence unit; 3x240V Elec fence units; 50 x I/B split posts, Qty I/B strainers & stays (new), 6 x round Rapid poly feed troughs, 6x9’ x 7” square I/B posts (new), 10 x 18’ H/duty R/way line posts. 1⁄2 roll yard cable. 2 rolls netting. 2 x rail horse feeders, 12 x 1 1⁄2” gal pipe (new), used Gal pipe, chin bar & more

SUNDRY EQUIPMENT/WORKSHOP: Slide on Quick Spray unit 800Lt Rapid tank, Double reel, w/- Honda motor g/o; Honda Fourtrax 4 Wheeler only 290km w/- Rollover bar, Bullbar; Westbrook dual axle trailer, 8’x 5’ Reg; Crommelins 5 KVA generator w/- 11.5HP petrol; Power Master Ex 7000 generator w/- 13HP Petrol; 2 x Hitachi electric jack hammers H65SB2; Comet oxyset; Cement mixer w/- Villiers; Honda Firefighter, BAR KL 1600A Pressure cleaner, 3x Stihl brush cutters; Honda Compressor w/- 5.5HP Honda; 4 Stihl chainsaws; Honda EM30 generator, Procraft elec compressor, Makita dropsaw, drill press, bench grinder, Welder, Endless chain, Pipe bender, Alum. ladders, 11’ x 4’ Gal steel table, crowbars, shovels, 3 x cotton tarps, pressure cleaner, bike helmets, various saddles, bridles, Qty chemical, rubbermatting, ute pipe & mesh crate, sundry steel, steel work bench, levelling bar, Qty pallets, dog traps, anvil, old dumprake, horse drawn cultivator, 3 x single furrow ploughs, discs, 3 x windmill heads, 2 x 230 gal 1 x 150 Gal ground fuel tanks, s/oak wardrobe, high boy, old cupboard, metal wheelbarrow, churchstool, garden furniture, tennis court roller, merry-go-round, wood heater, crosscut saws, 2 x hand winches, 2 x steel wheels, old hames, tubs, sye, shearing grinder gear (old), new CGI, tractor tyres, 44 Gal drums, old jib lift + more

A/C MARK LEONARD (PHONE 0404 886 444): 2010 Fuso Fighter truck cab chassis, 240Hp Diesel, manual 31,000km, TWE 20’ body, crate, pull out ramp, petition, rubber flooring, toolbox, saddle box, B/bar, driving lights, Reg. immaculate; 2009 John Deere, 6330 tractor, 115Hp only 1731 Hrs, 3Pl, remotes, PTO g/o; 2001 Toyoa Hilux ute, diesel 3Lt, 191000K, timber floor, Reg; Gehl Mix-All Grinder/Mixer model 125, Fold/Auger g/o; Bobcat S185 turbo, open cab, new motor only 2Hrs, 4 in 1 bucket; plus Stick rake, hay forks, Pallet forks, Cement mixer + Post hole Augers; Honda Fourtrax 4 wheeler g/o; Kubota ZD331 Zero Turn ride on mower, 259 Hrs, w/- canopy; Toro Time Cutter ZS5000 Zero Turn mower; Kverneland P504 500kg Spreader g/o; 6’ Superior slasher, H/duty w/- dual rear wheels; Quik Spray unit, 600Lt Rapid spray tank, Honda 6x270 petrol,elec start w/- twin reels, remote, pallet lift; Toyota 5’ 10” x 7’ 6” ute crate, ute double dog box, Qty saw I/B timber,(New), timber wool rolling table, pine kitchen table; wirewinder Matt Cleary 0428 987 340 John Leonard 0402 376 377 (owner Inspect Friday 20th, 10am - 2pm

DIRECTIONS: Sale located 608 Mountain Maid road, Greymare. Signs will direct off Cunningham Highway at Montrose Lane & follow signs. Refreshments: Photo ID, Eftpos, Crane available

MAIN ITEMS ALSO

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A Weed That Is Prevalent On The Darling Downs

A spokesperson from the Southern Downs Regional Council has identified the weed as Curled Dock, a common weed of pastures and croplands. It is a perennial up to 2m tall. Seed germinates from autumn to spring and it grows into a rosette of leaves over winter to form a solid taproot. Rootstocks shoot in early autumn and rapidly produce a rosette of many leaves that shade and crowd neighbouring

plants. Flowering stems emerge in spring and top growth usually dies off over summer though some rosette leaves may survive in summer moist areas. Most seedling don’t flower in their first season under field conditions. Flowers at the middle of the seed head open first then progressive towards the top and then towards the base. Seed ripens 16-20 days after flowering. The old flowering

stems remain attached to the plant for most of the following season, though most of the seed has shed by late autumn. Chemical control is

the preferred option, both selective and non-selective are effective. Please seek specific advice from your chemical seller and the chemical label on the drum.

Model Aeroplanes

Jeremy said I could do the article in the paper this time.

I like model planes and I like flying gliders with my grandfather Dan Dan. On Sunday dad took Jeremy and me to where they fly radio controlled model planes in Warwick called Warwick Aeromodellers Club and it was great. I got to watch the grown ups fly their planes and everyone was really cool.

One of them called Greg is going to give Jeremy and me some lessons and the other guy called Peter let me borrow his special computer simulator for flying RC model planes so that when I have my first lesson I’ll already have some practice. If I like having the lessons from Greg on real model planes, I can join the club as a junior and I hope I can do because I love model planes.

Jeremy is also practising the simulator but because I am already a gamer with a PS4 and a gaming PC its easy to me. Maybe I can join the Air Force like my mum and dad did one day. But Jeremy isn’t too bad either and he also thinks maybe he will become a pilot too, but he also wants to be a journalist.

Dad did this photo of me with the simulator and its controls are just exactly the same as the RC controller that you have to use to fly a real RC model plane. I’m in Grade 4 this year and happy new year to everyone who gets this article from me and also from my brother Jeremy.

William Lister, age 8

Talgai farmer was helping one of his cows give birth when he noticed his young son watching. Thinking it’s a good time to tell the boy about the facts of life, he asked “well son, do you have any questions?”

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.

Southern Cross Care Qld are currently recruiting for a PERMANENT PART-TIME CATERING ASSISTANT/RELIEF COOK at our Allora Homestead Aged Care facility. Please contact Majella or Robyn for appointment on 07 4666 3588 before Thursday 12th January 2023.

ALLORA SHOW SOCIETY WORKING BEE

Sunday 15 January from 9am at Allora Showgrounds. Sausage Sizzle for lunch followed by GENERAL MEETING at 3pm. All help will be appreciated.

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

Allora Golf Notes

A solid roll up for the first Allora Hardware Duck Run of 2023 with a spectacular score to ring in the New Year. Mick Loan, who only plays the Duck Run once a year, came in with an incredible 25 stableford points to win from Aaron on 22. Kenny and Sparky won balls in the rundown. Pin shot went to Mick, approach to Aaron and long putt to John E. Thanks Allora Hardware.

On Sunday the Railway Hotel Monthly Mug was played in perfect conditions for golf. Winner with 38 points was Rob Hoey, runner-up Rod Simpson on 37 and in third place Sparky on 35 in a countback from Brooke. Thanks Robyn for continuing your sponsorship of the Monthly Mug in 2023. Your support is very much appreciated by the Allora Golfers.

Next Sunday we will play a two ball event sponsored by Shann O’Connell. Thanks Shann.

Don’t forget memberships for 2023 are due by 31st January 2023. See you on the links.

Allora Social Bowls

– Reminder

Happy New Year to all our players, I hope the year has started off well for you.

A reminder that social bowls starts again on 17th January so get your teams organised. New players

are always welcome so if you enjoy a social game of bowls please come along, 6.30pm for a 7 o’clock start, bar open and $10 game fee.

Don’t forget $20 membership is now due. See you all back on the green for another great season.

Bev O’Halloran

Hit And Giggle Returns

It may not be the Australian Open but it’s a lot more fun. The Allora Tennis Club invites the regulars and any newbies to their Hit and Giggle Social Tennis starting next Monday, the 16th January.

Pick up the racket and head to the Court at 5.30pm. You’ll enjoy the very social atmosphere with no tennis tantrums happening on this court.

Members can play for free and non members pay just $5 per night.

For more information contact Andrew on 0408 845 549.