Allora Advertiser - 21st December 2022

The gang at Allora Butchery reckoned it was time for pay-back and gave the Boss an overdue pasting. “Wrap him in tinsel and give him a mullet” and the last laugh was on Aaron.

Celebrating Their Diamond Anniversary

Who on earth would consider it a good idea to be married at 9am on Boxing Day?!

Well, in 1962, the young couple pictured, thought it was and, sixty years later, the extended family of Jack and Kate Gordon still consider it a great move.

As the story goes: after a few amorous dances, John Westcott Gordon of Allora cradle-snatched Kathleen Marguerita McGovern of Clifton and they were married in the St James and St John Catholic Church. Life was simple, they worked hard – many locals

will know Jack best from his time in the Allora Advertiser, and lots will know Kate as Mrs Gordon who taught for decades at the Allora State School. Much has happened across 60 years of their partnership but both John and Kate would say that their family is their greatest achievement, their universe. These days you are most likely to catch them basking in the sun on their front verandah in Warwick Street where they have lived almost their entire married life. Congratulations on your 60th Wedding Anniversary, John and Kate!

Railway Hotel Celebrates 15 Years

Congratulations to Robyn, Jan and the team who have made the Railway a popular meeting and eating place in Allora.

L-R - Sarah, Robyn, Rhonda, Red, Darcy and Shelley. A big cheer out to Rhonda and Red who have been with Robyn for the past 15 years. Great stuff!

Wanted - Allora Cooks

With the return of the Pantry Section, after 2 years absence from the Allora Show Pavilion, now is your chance to show off your cooking talents. It’s a wonderful opportunity to spend some time in the kitchen and practise on your family during the

holiday break. Preserves, plum pudding and fruit cakes can all be made well in advance.

There are sections in the Schedule that cater for all age groups and gender.

Challenge your friends and neighbours to see who may be one of Allora’s best cooks.

See you all at the Allora Show on 10th and 11th February 2023.

Allora Scope Community Op Shop

The Allora Community Thanks Our Local Police

Throughout the year the Police Officers in Allora keep our community safe.

To Sergeant Damian Grace and Senior Constable Ben Ogden - we appreciate all the work you do and we know that you’re available if we need help or advice.

Thank you for the service and support you provide to Allora and district.

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; Bobcat 5590, Air cab, w/- 4 in 1 Bucket

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)

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

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Sergeant Damian Grace. Senior Constable Ben Ogden.

Warning For Motorists After Goomburra Road Crash

Emergency services were sent to the scene of an incident on the Goomburra Road south-east of Allora on Friday.

Police said one vehicle left the road after swerving to avoid another vehicle on a crest.

There was no contact between the vehicles.

Two occupants of the vehicle which left the road were treated at the scene

by Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics.

No one was injured in the second vehicle. Senior Constable Ben Ogden said this section of road is a known traffic incident spot.

Allora Police have reminded motorists to be extra careful during the ChristmasNew Year break when roads are likely to be busier than normal.

Allora P-10 State School Leaders for 2023

Congratulations toSchool Captains: Tristan Emms and Lincoln Murphy; Vice Captain and Gwynne House / Sport Captain: Claire Eckersely.

School commences for 2023 on Monday 23 January.

The school office will open on 16, 17 and 18 January then full time when school resumes.

Term Dates for 2023

• Term 1 Monday 23 January - Friday 31 March

10 weeks

• Term 2 Monday 17 AprilFriday 23 June 10 weeks

• Term 3 Monday 10 JulyFriday 15 September 10 weeks

• Term 4 Tuesday 3 October - Friday 8 December 10 weeks

While it’s school holiday time the community is asked to keep a School Watchlook, listen, report - phone 13 17 88

Gladfield Driver Reviver May Not Close

Last month the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) regional director Adam Ainsworth said all 23 government-owned sites will close following a safety assessment and the investment required to keep the network operating with a lot of the buildings no longer safe for travellers or volunteers.

Last Friday Member for Southern Downs James Lister MP and a group of concerned volunteers and media met at the Gladfield Driver Reviver site which was one of the sites due to be closed by the Department of Main Roads.

It appears, based on news reports, that the Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey MP has backed off from definitely closing Gladfield and now says that the future for the

Gladfield site has not yet been determined.

However, Mr Lister is still on the case for the site to remain operating -

“The Gladfield site is the best Driver Reviver you’ll find anywhere, and I think it does great work in keeping down the number of fatigue related road deaths.

“The proud volunteers who staff it just want the Palaszczuk Government to get out of their way and let them do what they do best – providing a friendly cuppa to weary travellers and in the process, saving lives.

“I will continue to work with the community to fight this bad decision to close our driver reviver, and I encourage everyone to sign the parliamentary petition which is on my Facebook page James Lister MP – Member for Southern Downs.” Mr Lister said.

Santa’s Runway In Allora

Norman Street Allora have put on another lights show for locals to enjoy.

This spectacle has been going for at least 21 years

and gets better every year.

Pop along with the family any night between 7 and 9 until Christmas Eve.

See you there and have a very Merry Christmas.

Drug.ARM Session In Clifton

To help support families and loved ones of individuals experiencing substance use issues, Drug.ARM is conducting a FREE community information sessions on alcohol and drugs. Discussion will take place on how to handle the situation. Topics will include - how to have a conversation, how to set healthy boundaries, how to navigate the alcohol and drug treatment system and how to support family members. This Drug Arm session will be held on Thursday 22nd December from 5pm at the Senior Citizens Hall in Clifton.

L-R John Newley (Driver Reviver Volunteer Coordinator), John Griffith (volunteer) and local Traffic Sergeant Dom Cremasco.

Warwick Saleyards Redevelopment Project moving ahead

The Warwick Saleyards Redevelopment Project has reached another milestone with Southern Downs Regional Council giving the green light for external contractor EnviroAg to proceed with Stage 1 of the details design for the facility upgrades.

Co-funded by Council, with $4.5m awarded in 2021 under the Australian Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program, the improvement project will address viability issues identified from the Master Plan and Business Case including animal welfare, environment, biosecurity, industry standards, traffic management, technology and workplace health and safety.

Southern Downs Mayor Vic Pennisi said securing a sustainable future for the saleyards played an integral part in supporting the region’s biggest industry and looked forward to the project progressing for the economic benefit of the region.

“Council is committed to the region’s livestock industry and maintaining a sustainable and competitive market for the Warwick Saleyards,” Mayor Pennisi said.

“The livestock industry has changed and evolved since the saleyards started operating more than 55 years ago and there is no question that a development of sorts is needed to ensure the

region has quality facilities which meet current animal welfare, best practice standards and industry trends.

“The future of the facility has been the topic of extensive discussion and consultation with the community and industry representatives for many years and it’s great to see this project gain traction.

“We look forward to the future of the Warwick Saleyards and to providing the best possible facility at an affordable price to ratepayers.”

The redevelopment will also importantly allow scope for Council to explore expanding other agricultural industries on the Southern Downs.

EnviroAg was engaged to draft preliminary designs which were finalised and presented to Council in 2021.

SINTON, Malcolm John

Late of Allora, aged 69 years, passed away peacefully on the 10th December 2022 after a prolonged illness.

Much loved Husband to Shiri Sinton, Father to Carla and Craig, Father-in-law of Joel and Melly. Grandfather to Arliyah, Harper, Marlee, Amelia and Hudson. Son of Bill and Leona Sinton. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends but will be forever in our hearts.

Mal will be privately cremated as per his wishes.

Uniting Church Allora

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE 7.30pm at Pilton

CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE 8.30am at Allora Enquiries phone 4666 3225. All welcome.

ALLORA-CLIFTON ANGLICAN PARISH CHRISTMAS SERVICES

Dec 24 Christmas Eve - 6pm All Saints, Clifton Dec 25 Christmas Day - 8am St David’s, Allora

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.

CHRISTMAS MASS VIGIL - Allora, Saturday, 24th December, at 7.00pm.

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.

POSITION VACANT LABOURER/PAINTER

Thompson Longhorn is seeking a labourer and an experienced painter for our busy workshop in the Goomburra Valley

Duties for these roles include spray painting, surface prep, strapping & packing and general labouring.

Forklift licence preferred.

Please email resume to deonl@thompsonlonghorn.com.au or phone (07) 4666 6174 for any enquiries.

POSITION VACANT APPRENTICE WELDER

Thompson Longhorn is offering a full-time apprenticeship to an enthusiastic individual, genuinely interested in industry.

This role will see you welding/fabricating a variety of products including crushes, yards, permanent modular units, calf & weaner equipment.

Our ideal person will have a strong commitment to learning and be self-motivated.

Please email resume to deonl@thompsonlonghorn.com.au or phone (07) 4666 6174 for any enquiries.

WARWICK CLIFTON ALLORA & DISTRICT FISHING CLUB INC. - XMAS RAFFLE RESULTS1st Prize: Julie D’Mellow #1885, 2nd Prize: Peter Doro #811, 3rd Prize: H. Petersen #665. Thanks to all ticket holders and sellers. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

Graeme

Publishing

McMillan, President

Allora Golf Notes

Another great roll-up for the Allora Hardware Duck Run on Friday. Winner with 20 points was Timmy X who moves onto a handicap of plus 1 for this effort. Runner up was Sparky with 19 points. Tommy Morris, Errol, Aaron, Nick Morris and Rod won a ball in the rundown. NTP went to Errol, approach to Aaron and Lou won the long putt. Great to see you having another game of golf at Allora Lou. Thanks to Allora Hardware for their great support during 2022.

On Sunday we played the final Ty Gardner Monthly Medal for 2022 with three players finishing on net 66. After the countback was completed it was Crawf who was crowned the winner, Kenny was runner-up and Sparky in third place. The 2022 Medal of Medals will

be played on the January 2023 medal day and it will be a hotly contested event. Thanks to Ty for the sponsorship and the tremendous support of the club during 2022.

One matchplay game played on Sunday with Andy defeating John E. Andy will now play Kenny in the semifinal. Fantastic to see Moose May back out playing golf. He has had the all clear from the medical team although they have told him that he won’t race again, but he can stand at stud.

We had an incident at the bar when Jimmy was paying his comp fees. He opened his wallet and Henry Lawson blinked.

Thanks to all our great sponsors for your support of the Golf Club during 2022. The Golf Club committee would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. See you on the links.