Allora Advertiser - 19th April 2023

Members of the Clifton Benchrest Shooters Club - From L to R - Cooper Steffen, Rebekah Robinson, Vince Alberry, Michelle Ford, Mia Edwards, Ashleigh Brown, Helen Manteit, Chris Brown, Gary Manteit and Jeff Barton. (Full results on page 8)

NEXT WEEK’S EDITION OF THE ALLORA

Due to Anzac Day, The Allora Advertiser will publish on Thursday 27 April and not Wednesday 26 April, for that week only.

Deliveries will be made one day later than normal.

Deadline for general advertising - 12 noon Friday 21 April

Deadline for Classifieds - 12 noon Monday 24 April

The leaves are starting to fall and the weather is cooling making it a magic time to be out and about in Allora enjoying the beauty of Autumn.

Another good reason to visit Allora is the Annual Autumn Festival taking place for one day only on Sunday 30th

and there will be lots of activities for all members of the family. Local museums will be open, there’ll be busking in Herbert Street and marvel at the displays of vintage and custom vehicles along with the historical penny farthings .

Plan your day in Allora with the Festival starting at 8am and going through until 3pm. (we’ll have more details on what’s happening next week in The Allora Advertiser).

Lots of see, do, eat and enjoy in our beautiful Allora - where everyone is welcome!

Anzac Day in Allora

Australians commemorated the first Anzac Day on 25 April 1916, which was 12 months after the landings on Gallipoli. The anniversary has been observed every year to honour the service and sacrifice of all our veterans.

THE ODE OF REMEMBRANCE

Less than two months after WW1 was declared, with heavy casualties already being reported English Poet Laurence Binyon wrote For the Fallen. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn, At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

ALLORA ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATIONS

The Allora RSL Sub Branch Committee invites the community to take part in the following services to commemorate the sacrifices made by the fallen in all wars and to remember those who fought for peace and freedom.

TUESDAY, 25TH APRIL 2023

5.30 am - Dawn Service at the Allora War Memorial Gardens.

Followed by a Gunfire Breakfast in the RSL Hall. $15 per head, children $10. Community most welcome.

9.30 am - Memorial Service at the Allora Cemetery.

10.15 am - Parade to form up on Herbert Street (Between Commercial Hotel and Council Office).

10.40 am - Parade March Off.

11.00 am - Commemorative Service at the Allora Cenotaph.

The RSL extends an invitation to Current and Ex-service personnel and families as well as public bodies, to join them in the procession. Any ex-service personnel who wish to take part in the procession and would like to ride in a car please contact Ray Saunders on 0477 967 823.

On completion of the service, lunch, drinks and refreshments will be available in the RSL Hall.

Lunch Menu - Ploughman’s Platter $14, Corned beef white sauce and vegetables $15, Hamburger $10, Beef Casserole with dumplings $15.

“LEST WE FORGET”

World War I Memorial at Allora War Memorial Gardens.

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My weekend

The weekend was the last bit of the school holidays for me and Jeremy and we wanted to make the most of it. So on the weekend we did lots of things like camping, going on our scooters and digging trenches for our war games with Nerf guns. For my birthday a few weeks ago I got a tent because I love going camping. So on the weekend dad built the tent with me and Jeremy and it is really cool with lots of room inside. I also got this camping bunk which you can put together but it came missing this important part so we’re not allowed to sleep on it until we get the part. But it didn’t matter because we just slept on the floor of the tent on little mattresses. Jeremy built a fire and we cooked marshmallows on sticks and that was great.

Also mum took Jeremy and Amelia and me to the park to ride around on our scooters and little Amelia has got a little pink scooter just for her and she really loves it. She can’t quite ride it by herself yet but she loves it when I push her along and she goes “goooooo, goooooo” with a big smile. After that Jeremy and me kept building fortifications for when we have Nerf gun wars like with trenches and sand bags. Jeremy uses a trench making shovel that folds up from when dad was in the Air Force but I have my own one. And also Dad took us to the Blue Topaz Diner near Stanthorpe and I got loaded fries and we all had strawberry milkshakes which are our favourite and dad even drank two of them. I don’t like the cherry on top so I always give it to Dad.

The holidays are finished now and that means I’m back at school but at least I had a good time.

William Lister, age 9

Allora Days For Girls News

Warwick Gliding Club has for several years donated an air experience flight as a prize for the Days for Girls raffle. The 2022 winner was Judy Neilson who along with her friend Toni Williamson thoroughly enjoyed their flights with instructor Dennis Nolan. Allora and District Days for Girls appreciates the donation which helped to raise much needed funds for the group and heartily thank Warwick Gliding Club.

The next gathering for Days for Girls will be next Monday 24th April where we will be starting to pack kits for the latest request. These kits will be going to Vanuatu as well as the kits to go to Timor Leste as part of a Rotary project in May this year. Help us to try and pack 100 kits for Vanuatu.

Please consider coming along with a variety of jobs to be done by sewers and non-sewers alike. Even if you can’t attend our monthly gatherings, there is certainly sewing which can be completed at home. If you’re

interested please contact one of our executive team

- Heather Goonan Mobile

- 0434 907 904, Lenore

Wissemann Mobile 0428 973 432, Shirley Cornhill and Kaylene Williams or email: alloraqld@daysforgirls.org.

Judy Neilson, Toni Williamson and Dennis Nolan (instructor).

Pacific Seeds Summer Forage Field Day

Farmers are invited to attend the Field Day to be held at the property of Melvin and Joshua Mengel tomorrow Thursday 20th starting at 11am and finishing with a barbecue lunch.

Make the most of this opportunity to discuss your summer forage options, trial feedback, agronomy and industry updates from the Pacific Seeds Team

and view firsthand the new Pacific Seeds Summer Forage line.

This is a good chance to have your questions answered on Grain Sorghum, Forage for beef or dairy, corn for grain or silage, wheat variety update and Canola grazing variety “FEAST”.

RSVP to Bill Smith on 0428 718 021 or email bill. smith@advantaseeds.com

Scope Community Op-Shop Welcomes Donations

Also the Scope OpShop is in desperate need of childrens summer or winter clothes, sizes from 1 year and up.

You’ll find the Scope Community Op Shop in Warwick Street - open every Tuesday and Friday.

It’s time to bring out the warm woolies and get ready for Winter. If there’s clothing or blankets you no longer need - please take them to Allora’s Scope Op Shop. Warm items are always in demand.

Please leave your donations with the friendly staff when the shop is open.

It was also great to hear that the Tara community was most grateful for all the goods sent to them from Scope.

Upgrades At Maryvale State School

Connection through Action - motto for the Maryvale State School which has seen plenty of action with building upgrades undertaken at the end of Term One.

Principal Jo-Wernecke is delighted to have a new building and classroom as well as an undercover basketball court and sports shed. Students are enjoying the new facilities and making good use of the basketball court.

On Tuesday 2nd May the School will be holding it’s first Maryvale State School Playgroup for 2023. The Playgroup is affiliated with Play Matters Australia. The Playgroup will be open to parents and children aged 4 years and under. A meeting will be held in the resource centre from 9am.

Year 6 Seniors and School Leaders for 2023 - Elijah Rucci, Elijah Hohua, Zahlee Bourke.

This year the School Parade Awards will focus on the four school rules.

Clifton Benchrest Shooters Club Notes

The Dave Harrison Memorial Shoot Benchrest competition on 19 March 2023 saw Gary Manteit in scintillating form, taking out first in Men’s Open Rimfire with a score of 582.20 as well as the three Best Cards of the Day:- Hunter Class (198.8/200.20), RBA (235.7/250.25) and Rabbit & Crow (149.5/150.15). Gary rounded off his day with 2nd in Senior Centrefire with a score of .3760.

Jeff Barton was 2nd in Men’s Rimfire, scoring 574.10 and Chris Brown was not far behind, scoring 573.15 to secure 3rd place.

The Factory Rimfire gong went to Vincent Alberry with a score of 556.7.

1st in the Women’s Open Rimfire went to Helen Manteit, scoring 574.18. Helen was also 1st in the Senior Centrefire with a score of .2970 and she went on to shoot the smallest Centrefire group - .222.

Michelle Ford shot 574.10 for 2nd place in Womens Open Rimfire and .5012 to secure 3rd place in the Senior Centrefire class.

Our juniors continue to impress. Cooper Steffen was thrilled with his 1st place in Junior Rimfire with 565.10

while relative newcomer Rebekah Robinson has had her many hours of practice rewarded with 2nd place; her score was a creditable 537.6. Mia Edwards was not far behind with 534.5 to secure 3rd place. Credit also goes to the juniors’ parents

who turn up week after week so that their offspring can enjoy the sport of shooting. They also volunteer as Range Officers, without whom the practice and competition days would not happen.

Pistol competition on 1 April 2023 saw Vince Alberry take out 1st place with a score of 259; Ben Dunsmore 2nd on 219 and Simone Amoore 3rd with a score 200.

Next pistol competition will be held on Saturday 13 May 2023.

From L to R - Rebekah Robinson, Cooper Steffen and Mia Edwards.

Reports of Widespread Mouse Infestations

Grain growers are being urged to check their paddocks for signs of mouse activity as reports of infestations emerge, with last season’s wet, late harvest leaving lots of grain on the ground in many areas.

Growers are already reporting mouse activity in Queensland and New South Wales summer crops.

“We are urging farmers to get out of their utes and check their paddocks. Even if you don’t think you have a problem, you may in fact have a localised population about to explode,” said CSIRO researcher Steve Henry.

Regular monitoring and early identification of mouse infestations is essential. If left unchecked, a mouse population can quickly escalate and result in crop losses, reduced yields, and increased costs associated with pest control measures. In addition to eating crops, mice can also damage infrastructure such as irrigation systems and farm buildings.

“Mice are everywhere but numbers are patchy, so farmers should focus on paddocks that have sustained pre- or postharvest grain loss. It’s about looking earlier and ordering bait as soon as you can,” Mr Henry said.

GRDC and Australia’s

national science agency CSIRO, recommend the application of 50g/ kg zinc phosphide baits (ZnP50) to ensure that each bait grain is a lethal dose. Zinc phosphide is the only rodenticide active ingredient registered for use in broadacre cropping in Australia.

“Our research shows it takes 2mg of ZnP to kill a 15g mouse.

The new ZnP50 product ensures that a mouse only needs to fully consume a single treated grain to receive a lethal dose. This avoids the problem of mice becoming bait averse,” Mr Henry said.

In addition to completing the stewardship training, Mr Henry advise growers to speak with bait manufacturers and resellers early,

as bait supplies may become short if demand is high once sowing commences and mice become more apparent in paddocks.

“Growers should be proactive about the assessing the situation with mice in their paddocks and be prepared to bait as they sow the crop to reduce impact,” Mr Henry said.

CSIRO researchers doing field research on mouse populations to measure mouse food supply.

Photo: CSIRO

Warriors Nail Winning Hat Trick over Tigers

to half time comfortably ahead 22 – 0.

“Our back five were in sensational form” said Burns, “Matty Christensen at the back, wingers Jake Meddleton and Mitch Bourke along with centres Nick Van Der Poel and Austin Jennings”.

bearing his name contested annually between Warwick and Wattles.

Wattles 42 (Mitchell Duff, Mitchell Bourke 3, Jacob Meddleton, Tom Morris, Brayden Paix, Matthew Christensen tries; Braydon Paix 5 goals).

The Wattles Warriors adjusted their season focus on Sunday at Platz Oval scooping the pool against the luckless Southern Suburbs Tigers as they nailed wins across all grades in front of a big crowd.

A grade coach Travis Burns was pleased with his charges across the paddock in their 42 – 4 win, especially their defence.

Exciting fullback Matthew Christensen rose to the occasion.

He was in everything across the eighty minutes showing a more than generous dose of class in an above average Wattles attacking game.

In recognition Christensen collected Player of the Match honours and was also judged the Toowoomba Rugby League Player of the Round for Round 2.

Winger Mitch Bourke also enjoyed a cracking game harvesting a hat trick of tries helping to usher the Warriors to a vital victory.

Bourke was denied a fourpointer in the fourth minute when his effort was ruled a double movement.

But just six minutes later giant free running front rower Mitch Duff crashed over for the home sides initial try.

Bourke claimed his elusive first try, on hand in support as Christensen broke through in the twentieth minute.

Tries by Jake Meddleton and Tom Morris saw the Warriors head

The team mentor also heaped praise on his halves five-eight Tom Morris and halfback Brayden Paix.

“It was a special day for Tommy especially, after marrying Holly McNamara on Saturday”, and he was rewarded with a classy try against the Tigers to add to the celebrations, running off ‘The Boss’ and team skipper Ty Gardner just prior to half time.

On the negative side Wattles lost seasoned forward performer Aaron Scheid with a knee injury that will likely rule him out for some weeks.

Burns’ line-up is gelling in place to near full strength for the coming Warwick Cowboys clash.

Premiership winning forward Ryan Stevens is expected to line up for his debut 2023 appearance however impact bench star Brendan McBride will continue to be a short-term absentee.

Saturday evenings Wattles verses Cowboys clash won’t be for the faint of heart, as the emotion fuelled Cowboys, fresh after a big win over Oakey last weekend, strive for the premiership points and the prestigious Basil Nolan Memorial Trophy.

Well known and respected community member Basil Nolan Jnr enjoyed a very close involvement with the Warwick Cowboys over his lifetime, and sadly lost his life in a farm accident in 2018.

He is remembered in local rugby league circles with the trophy

Southern Suburbs 4

Reserve Grade

- Draper Threesome

Launches VictoryLivewire ‘Tony Morris Tiling’ Wattles Reserve Grade winger Warren Draper scored three tries as his Warriors outfit took their game by the throat on Sunday on their way to a 42 – 4 success.

Draper crossed in the second, sixth, and 27th minutes to have Wattles ahead 16 – 0, before experienced centre Tim Hentschel tapped in with a try double to present the home side with a 28 –0 half time lead.

Bustling centre Brayden Wilson touched down twice after the restart with hard toiling backrower Tom Duggan also rewarded with a try.

Front row skipper Jordan Henry impressed with his powerful running and defence, while Drapper and Hentschel shone in the backs.

Former Toowoomba Brothers back Jessy Hammermeister is another to impress, especially given he drives from Meandarra to run on in green and gold.

Coach Tony Morris showered accolades on his team who have a three from three winning record, undefeated this season to date.

“We had a good pre-season, and while our two fixture rounds are excellent, our line up isn’t quite set as yet.

“The lads are working to the game plan and displaying a fierce will to win.”

The Warriors will need all of that against Warwick this Saturday, despite their match shortened pre-season trial success, but Morris is confident his line-up is up to the task.

Wattles 42 (Warren Draper 3, Tim Hentschel 2, Brayden Wilson 2,

Tom Duggan tries; Jordan Henry 5 goals). Southern Suburbs 4.

Under 19 – Marley Leads Warriors to Initial Season Win - Hard toiling forward Marley Tunstead set the example for his team mates against Souths with a superb effort that underlined Wattles hard fought 40 – 22 success over the Tigers.

Coach Cameron Hamblin credited all his team members, but singled out Tunstead given his inspiring performance.

Gifted five-eight Judd Rei was also among the Warriors to fire with his impressive kicking game, along with classy forward George Nott.

Bench player Sam Gilmore was another to make his presence felt in a fine team effort.

“Our completion rate was a significant improvement on last week, and we’ll need to maintain that against the Cowboys.”

The Warriors drew 16 all with Warwick in the pre-season trial, and are focused on going one better on Saturday.

Wattles 40 (Aiden Suhan 2, Harry Schwenke, Chris Watt, Daniel Morris, Lachlan Hearn, Koby De Luca tries; Koby De Luca 6 goals). Southern Suburbs 22 Toowoomba Rugby League Rond 3 - Wattles v Warwick –Father Ranger Oval, Warwick, Saturday, April 22nd. Under 19 - 3.30 pm. Reserve Grade - 5.00 pm. A Grade - 6.30 pm

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Wattles Vice-Captain Nick Van Der Poel is on the spot to halt a Southern Suburbs try opportunity with team mate Mitch Bourke cruising in to assist on Sunday

First grade winger Mitch Bourke crossed for a hat trick of tries on Sunday in Wattles 42 – 4 victory over Southern Suburbs.

Allora Bowls Notes

Gunsynd Celebration

ROUND 10 - Beanies and coats were the attire of the night with a chill to the air, at least there was no rain in sight. There were some big scoring games this week and one draw with both teams having played 7 ends each so a cut of the cards was necessary to determine a winner/loser for the rattle of the tin.

RINK 1: Peaky Blinders 19 d. Stone Cutters 7; RINK 2: Do It Again 10 d. Pig Lures 9; RINK 3: Doesn’t Matter 17 d. Generation Gap 4; RINK 4: Gina’s Babies 13 draw with Phoenix Rising 13; RINK 5: Fire Ants 29 d. The Three Stooges 5; RINK 6: Railway Hotel 25 d. The Gecko’s 3; RINK 7: Beers, Bowls & Bitches 23 d. What A Show 4.

Our lucky raffle winners were John E, Hethe, Jackson, Slug, Lynn P x 2 and Dave Sparksman. Michelle’s number was drawn out for the $40 Jackpot but not won. $60 next week.

Toucher chocolates were won by Nat, Gary, Greg, Beetle, Robyn, Chris and Lachie and toucher easter eggs won by Michelle and Rusty. Thank you to Ashleigh the toucher keeper and bell ringer, many of us get a toucher but not in the allotted time. Thank you to Lachie who is here on holidays with his grandparents, he filled in as a sub and won a chocolate.

Winners on the night Rink 1 – Peaky Blinders and Losers on Rink 5 – Phoenix Rising.

The Leaderboard as it appears after this round with Fire Ants 19; Gina’s Babies 16; Phoenix Rising 16; Peaky Blinders 13; Pig Lures 12; Railway Hotel 12; Do It Again 11; The Three Stooges 10; Beers Bowls & Bitches 8; Generation Gap 6; Stone Cutters 6; What A Show 6; Doesn’t Matter 4; The Gecko’s 2

Thank you as always to our sponsors, Allora Butchery, Allora Sports Club, Railway Hotel, Right 1st Time Cleaning and Paul Parker Painting and to all our helpers.

DATE CLAIMER –Saturday 27th May Golf/ Bowls day fundraising for Prostate Cancer organised by Komatzu, always a great day. Get a team together.

The racehorse that put the border town of Goondiwindi on the map will be remembered at a special double celebration at the end of this month.

GUNSYND, known throughout Australia as the Goondiwindi Grey, was owned by four local businessmen but racegoers nation-wide took the horse to their hearts as much for his antics as his imposing record.

GUNSYND often stopped in front of course patrons so they could take his photo, and jockeys recounted he often tried to enter the winner’s stall even though he may not have won the race.

Friday the 28th of April is 50 years to the date of GUNSYND’S last race, and to mark the occasion a gala dinner is planned at Goondiwindi’s Royal Hotel where the special guest is retired racecaller John Tapp.

The following day Saturday the 29th of April marks 40 years since GUNSYND’S passing, and the Goondiwindi Cup will be run at the local course which is naturally named GUNSYND PARK.

In his career in the 1970’s GUNSYND amassed $280,000 in prizemoney which in today’s terms equates to $16.8 million.

Gunsynd’s statue at Goondiwindi.

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Uniting Church Allora

SERVICE THIS SUNDAY AT 9.00AM.

Enquiries phone 4666 3225. All welcome.

The Catholic Community of

PATRICK’S,

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.

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.

Allora/Clifton Anglican Church

ALLORA

PLANT SALE - ALL TYPES OF PLANTS FOR SALE from $2. At 351 Forest Plain Road, Allora, Saturday & Sunday, 22nd and 23rd April, from 8am to 3pm, both days. Phone 0428 301 843

GRADED OAT SEED FOR SALE, $1.10 a kilo.

Phone 0417 722 038

2009 TOYOTA COROLLA SEDAN, local vehicle, registered until October 23, RW Certificate, 250,000 Ks. Good condition. $6000. Contact 0407 650 709

THANK YOU

We, the family of Ken and the late Gwen Gillam, would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank the residents of Allora and district, the congregation of St David’s Anglican Church, and members of Allora Men’s Shed, for their support of Ken over the last several years.

For 30 years they enjoyed living and participating in this community.

Due to his failing health issues at 94 yrs, he has decided to be closer to family, and has taken up residence at Yukana in Toowoomba. Please feel free to visit or contact him there.

Sincerely; Diana (dec’d), Marion, Arthur, Philip.

ALLORA TYRE SERVICE

Still at 47 Herbert Street, Allora

■ Huge range of Tyres and Batteries for passenger vehicles and farm machinery

■ Prompt on farm service with competitive rates.

Phone Jeff Norman on 4666 3455 or 0429 174 162

Pty. Ltd.

Allora Golf Notes

Allora Hardware Duck Run - Friday was the “Russell Sparksman” show, taking out the win, the approach and the long putt! Well done Russell. Thank you Allora Hardware.

Ty Gardner Concreting Monthly Medal - Continuing his winning form into the weekend, Russell won the April monthly medal on a net score of 72. One shot behind

was Tommy Brown on 73 and Rod Simpson came in on 74, placing 3rd on a countback from Harro. The approach shots - 3rd Rod, 5th Tommy, 12th Harro, 14th Russell. The nearest the pins - 8th Nick, 17th Russell. Well done all and thank you to Ty Gardner Concreting. Our pennants team were home against Warwick on Sunday morning but went down 2-3. Good luck for your trip to Stanthorpe this weekend.

Sunday will be a 2-person ambrose, sponsored by Ashley May. Come along for a fun day.

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any Warwick Credit Union account,