Nutrien Harcourts Cooke 67 King Street, Clifton T 4612 3779 Simply Glorious You can write the next chapter CLIFTON | 1 Grimes Street4 1 2 Rarely does an opportunity present itself to secure a little piece of history. Clifton’s original National Bank of Queensland [retitled National Australia Bank] is available now! With stunning original features, “The Bank” is a really special opportunity, not only due to the historicalrelevancebutthechancetosecure1,214m²ofrealestateon a corner block. • 4 generous sized bedrooms (x 1 with built/ins, x 1 air conditioned ) • Large media/living room (formerly housed bank vault) • Roomy rumpus room with entry to original Managers office or 1st bedroom. • Huge Kitchen, 2 pantries, 1 large walk in pantry • Spacious formal dining/living room with French door entry/exit to the Easterly aspect verandah • Bathroom with ample storage, separate toilet • Sitting room off rear steps • Separate Laundry • Side room with entry/exit to the outside, this is a room that could easily be transformed into an ensuite with a 2nd toilet adjoining! $450,000 OPEN HOME Saturday 29th October 10.30 - 11.30am To view, please contact Ian 0417 077 293 or Kellie 0488 964 559 cooke.nutrienharcourts.com.au Allora Advertiser Ph 4666 3089 E-Mail editor@alloraadvertiser.com Allora Advertiser Your free local since 1935Issue 3717 Wednesday, 26th October 2022 Special Birthday For A Special Lady Well known local Joyce Gibson was surrounded by family to celebrate her 90th Birthday. It was a fabulous day with 60 family members, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and partners, enjoying luncheon and party at the Allora Sports Club after a family Mass. (Photo of Joyce on page 3)
Allora Draws A Horse In The Melbourne Cup
When the Lexus Melbourne Cup visited our town it presented Allora with an opportunity for a barrier draw in the Melbourne Cup. The barrier draw for the Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour National Sweep took place yesterday. Allora drew barrier 6 in the
Cup and Warwick drew barrier 12.
If the horse in barrier 6 wins the Melbourne Cup - $50,000 is presented to the Allora Sports Museum to share with their local charities.
Let’s ride it home!!
Allora Heritage Weekend On Again
Previously it’s been hit by Covid and heavy rain but the popular Weekend still survives.
Already plans are underway for the 2023 Allora Heritage Weekend to be held on 28th and 29th January.
Visitors come from all over to enjoy a weekend in Allora and spend time browsing around the old machinery, vintage cars, trucks and bikes at the Showgrounds. This year on show will be McCormack
Deering Tractors, Lanz Bulldozers, International Trucks, Witte stationary Engines, English Military Vehicles and Indian AJS Motor Bikes. Of course there’ll be all the familiar attractions such as Swap meet, tractor pull, steam display as well as the Grand Parade.
President Graeme McMillan is inviting anyone who can help out over the weekend or would like to know more to give him a call on 0428 717 623.
Page 2 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 26th October 2022 Baby Q’s from $399.00 *BBQ Only. Stand sold separately Premium Q (Q2000) Gas BBQ LPG Titanium or Black Bernoth Centre Ruthven St Toowoomba P: 4566 2646 9-5pm M-F 9-4pm Sat 10-2pm Sun Weber Q premium BBQ’s from $599.00* SEE IN STORE FOR FULL RANGE
Displays from a previous Allora Heritage Weekend
Police urge motorists to drive to conditions
Due to the recent weather events, many roads have become flooded and received damage.
Flood waters are unpredictable and dangerous, do not become complacent in flooded areas and if it’s flooded, forget it!
Even the most experienced drivers are vulnerable when it comes to flooded roads so BACK IT UP!
Some members of the community are placing them-
selves, other members of the community and emergency workers at risk from choosing to ignore the warnings.
These current weather conditions can change our roads making it imperative to drive to conditions.
Road hazards impact on how your car will behave and therefore you need to adjust the way you drive for the conditions.
Joyce’s 90th Birthday
Pay attention when driving on the road by slowing down and put road safety first!
Road safety is everyone’s responsibility!
Stay up to date with the latest Bureau of Meteorology warnings
including flood warnings and river levels – and Know your weather: Know your risk
It is also important to monitor your local council site - SDRC Dashboard.
Senior Constable Belinda Elks
Wednesday, 26th October 2022 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 3 FREE DELIVERY 68 Herbert St., Allora - Aaron Vietheer P: 4666 3355 M: 0428 627 107 www.allorabutchery.com.au This Week’s Specials BBQ Pork Sausages .................. $9.99 kg Frankfurts $8.99 kg Aussie Pork Ribs .................... $12.99 kg Y-Bone Steak $17.50 kg 2kg Bulk Buy Mince ................. $15.50 kg 2kg Bulk Buy Sausages $14.50 kg (WHILE STOCKS LAST) FRESH FISH AVAILABLE ALLORA’S OWN WOOD SMOKED HAM & BACON AVAILABLE! Norco Milk Available EFTPOS available 8-seat Highlander variant shown 1 Bluelink™ is a registered trademark of Hyundai Motor Company 2 5 Star ANCAP safety rating only applies to the facelifted LX2 Palisade (being those cars manufactured from May 2022) 3 Nappa leather seats, Digital Centre Mirror and Reverse Light Guide available on Highlander variant only 2023 Hyundai PALISADE. First class for you and your kidults • Innovative Bluelink™1 Connected Car Services. • 5-star ANCAP safety rating2 • 8 premium Nappa leather 3 seats for spacious comfort. • Even more safety innovations including Digital Centre Mirror3 and Reverse Light Guide 3 Black Hyundai Warwick 9 11 Betta Place Warwick, 07 4667 6000, blackhyundai.com.au 3725865
Joyce Gibson celebrates with the cutting of her cake.
Flooding in Allora that occurred in April this year.
Allora Garden Circle
Estelle’s frypan filled with succulents, which inspired a lot of creative intentions.
Earlier this month prizes were presented for the winner and runner-up in our Potplant Show’s People’s Choice award. They were Heather’s magnificent, scented cyclamen and
Next Tuesday, 1st November, the Allora and District Garden Circle will visit Estelle’s garden at Goomburra to see more of her planting ideas. If you’d like to travel there as a group, cars will be leaving 1 Drayton Street at 1pm. Otherwise we’ll meet you there at 1.30pm. For Estelle’s address please phone Jane on 4666 3868.
Rural Aid Counselling Service
Rural Aid has started a dedicated phone line allowing farmers across the country to connect quickly and easily with the Rural Aid Counselling Team.
Rural Aid Counsellors
offers free, confidential counselling to farmers and their families.
The new number (1300 175 594) will allow calls to be prioritised and responded to more effectively.
Men’s Breakfast Guest Speaker
The Allora Presbyterian Men’s Breakfast will be held on Saturday the 29th October and all are invited to hear our speaker Gavin Petersen. Our breakfast is free and we start at 7.20am. Here is Gavin’s introduction to what he will be talking about -
Was Paul the apostle “off his rocker?”
What would possess a man like Paul the apostle to sacrifice his health, wealth and reputation to constantly risk life and limb so that he could spread a message that could transform lives?
Our speaker today, Gavin Petersen, has also lived as
a faith worker for more than thirty years in order to be free to share the same gospel message with those who haven’t heard it before. This has led him to live in Brazil (22yrs), The USA (2yrs) and Portugal (5yrs) and to learn the relevant languages and cultures. Gavin would like to share with us some of the motivation behind this missionary life. Gavin now lives in Warwick and continues to seek opportunities to share this message.
Contact: Andrew Acason 0428 189 006 or Elton Wiltshire 0407 082 553
Page 4 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 26th October 2022 The all new H ™ has arrived! KICK START YOUR CUSTOMIZATION JOURNEY WITH H-D TM GENUINE PARTS & ACCESSORIES CUSTOM KITS.YOUR HARLEY YOUR RULES ® CONTACT US FOR MORE INFO 16B Prescott St Toowoomba | Ph: 4638 8288 Open: 9am - 3:30pm Mon to Fri | 9am - 1pm Sat Score some brownie points and secure the best CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEA EVER! from BEAUTY IS IN THE DETAILS Introducing expression 710 Sewing Machine TM RAY BUNCH MACHINERY WARWICK SPECIALISING IN SALE OF SECOND HAND MACHINERY ALL LISTINGS WELCOME AGENT FOR MOST BRANDS OF NEW MACHINERY ALMOST 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY ‘GOOD OLD FASHIONED SERVICE WITH A SMILE’ RAY BUNCH 07 4661 2751 JAMES KING MOBILE 0427 912 751 MOBILE 0488 613 577
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Update on the Allora Medical Support Group Inc.
The Annual General Meeting for the Allora Medical Support Group was held on the 11 th October 2022 at 7.30pm at the Railway Hotel. All current members of the support group have renewed their membership for 2022/2023 but there has been some changes in nominated positions.
These changes include: Chair – Garry Wilson Vice Chair – Jon Constable Secretary – Mary Lou Gittins Treasurer – Kaye Wilson
Other committee members include: Hayley Mason, Daphne Whatley, Justine Constable and Robyn Peatling.
Recently there has been some changes in the management of the Allora Medical Centre and the Allora Medical Support Group are looking forward to continuing the great working relationship with the new management team and providing support to it’s facilities to sustain medical care within the Allora region.
If anyone is interested in becoming a committee member of the Allora Medical Support Group you can contact – asmg2@ outlook.com for further details.
Justine Constable AMSG Committee Member
Clifton Races 22nd October 2022
Wednesday, 26th October 2022 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 5 Nutrien Ag Solutions Toowoomba For more details, call us on: (07) 4637 3000 Or, visit our store: 388 Taylor Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350 Speak to our staff about control solutions for your livestock Be prepared for the upcoming fly season · 60.46 Ha (149 Acres) 4 Freehold Titles · 16 km West Clifton, bitumen frontage, Kings Creek frontage · 52.6 Ha (130 acres) soft alluvial creek flat cultivation, balance grazing · Enjoy a spot fishing while you sit back and watch your crops grow · Available as a whole or separately Expressions of Interest Closing Friday 11 November 2022, 5pm If not sold prior Matt Cleary 0428 987 340 www.raywhitepittsworth.com.au
RYEFORD-PRATTEN ROAD, RYEFORD
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KINGS CREEK FRONTAGE
Jeffrey Naumann, Bill Smith, Keith Weir, Matt Hintz and Peter Brodie. See more photos from the races on back page.
Another Tourist Attraction For Allora
A local lizard lover has been keeping a watchful eye on a lounge of Cunningham Skinks in Muir Street at Allora. These lizards will remain safe from any harm as they disappear in a flash if danger comes close. So look but don’t try to touch!
The Australian Museum has provided information on the Cunningham Skinks (Egernia cunninghami).
The species is named in
honor of Alan Cunningham, explorer and botanist, who collected the first specimen in the Blue Mountains.
The skink has a long tail with keeled scales along its dorsal surface from the back of the neck down to the tip of the pointed tail.
The legs are quite short, requiring the lizard to slide on its belly when it moves around.
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These amazing images were taken by Allora’s Photography Group when visiting Girraween National Park.
Members of the Group joined other Wildflower
by impressive
Wednesday, 26th October 2022 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 7 Specialistsin BulkFuel LUBRICANTS. TECHNOLOGY. PEOPLE JUSTIN BARTON 0439 972 223 BRAD EYRE 0437 980 889 JAMIE SAAL 0458 933 604 www.bartranzpetroleum.com.au Lot 1 New England Highway, Allora Not Just A Wild Flower Walk but a photographer’s delight.
Walkers and were led by knowledgeable guides from the Stanthorpe Rare
Wildflower Consortium. Photo opportunities were plentiful on this seven kilometre trail through
natural bush, sometimes bordered
granite outcrops.
Enjoy the photos.
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Page 8 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 26th October 2022 STEEL PLATE BISS 80 BISS 450 M/STEEL • ANY SIZE • ANY SHAPE • ANY THICKNESS • ANY TIME FARM SHEDS • SKILLION • ZINCALUNE • GABLE • COLORLAND HEAVY DUTY RURALSTEELSUPPLIES AW 3978430 BenDebCec We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our valued Rural Customers for their support this year We would like to wish you and yours a very Merry X-MAS and a Happy and Prosperous New Year Thank you BEN, DEBBY, KIRSTEN, CEC The Foxes Cec & Ben have 76 years experience in supplying steel to the rural market FAX 07 3848 2099 7AM - 7PM - 7 DAYS | www.ruralsteelsupplies.com.au AW7192642 AW7265028 QUALITY STEEL FOR CUSTOMERS QUEENSLAND & NSW 13.10.2022 RURAL STEEL SUPPLIES CALL FOR YOUR “DEALS IN STEEL” THE FOXES RHS - GALV EACH 159 8M 100 X 50 X 2.5 $170 348 2.6M 75 X 75 X 3 $80 360 3M 75 X 75 X 3 $85 4 8M 40 X 40 X 3 $120 RHS - NEAR - NEW • 2.4M | LENGTHS • 64 LENS | BUNDLE EACH • 40 X 40 X 2 $10 • 40 X 40 X 3 $12 GALV - STRAINER - POSTS 80NB - 90MM OD EA/LEN 19 - 1.7M 4MM WALL - $50 50 - 2.4M 4MM WALL - $80 114 - 2.4M 4MM WALL - $80 76 - 3M 4MM WALL - $95 190 - 3.25M 4MM WALL - $95 BLACK PIPE RUSTY 732 - 3.1M - 40NB/48MM OD 3.2MM WALL 61 LENS | BUNDLE $30 / LENS 727 - 2.7M - 80NB/90MM OD 5MM WALL 19 LENS | BUNDLE $100 / LENS 462 - 2.2M - 100NB/114MM OD 4.5MM WALL 14 LENS | BUNDLE $60 / LENS PIPE - PAINTED 14 - 2M - 25NB 3.2MM WALL $20EA PIPE - PAINTED 9 - 2.19M - 150NB - 5MM WALL $140EA PIPE - GALV 150 off - 2.5M - 65 NB - 3.6MM WALL RED PAINTED PIPE - 6.5M NEAR NEW • 25NB - 33MM OD - 3.2MM WALL x91 LENS - RUSTY $33 / LEN • 25NB - 33MM OD - 3.2MM WALL 91 LENS / BUNDLE $50 / LEN • 40NB - 48MM OD - 3.2MM WALL 61 LENS / BUNDLE $70 / LEN • 50NB - 60MM OD - 3.6MM WALL 37 LENS / BUNDLE $99 / LEN BUNDLES ONLY CATTLE RAIL - SMALL 125 - 6.1M - 59 X 29 X 1.5 GALV / 45 LENS / BUNDLE $45 / LEN BUNDLES ONLY • 1.2M X 2.2M • 8 RAIL | GRADUATED • 25MM GALV PIPE • PINS INCLUDED $100 EA CATTLE RAIL GALV EA/LEN 420 - 6.1M - 115 X 42 X 2 $85 210 - 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3000 X 1500 X 5 $400EA 4 - 3000 X 1500 X 12 $1500 ASK FOR PHOTO $50EA RHS - PAINTED & GALV SQUARE 20 X 20 X 1.6 $24 $25 25 X 25 X 1.6 $30 $32 25 X 25 X 2.0 $36 $40 25 X 25 X 2.5 $44 $47 65 X 65 X 1.6 $ $110 65 X 65 X 2.0 $130 $140 65 X 65 X 2.5 $160 $170 65 X 65 X 3.0 $185 $200 30 X 30 X 1.6 $46 $48 75 X 75 X 2 $ - $160 30 X 30 X 2.0 $59 $60 75 X 75 X 2.5 $183 $195 40 X 40 X 1.6 $62 $66 75 X 75 X 3.0 $220 $230 40 X 40 X 2.0 $75 $80 75 X 75 X 4.0 $280 $300 40 X 40 X 2.5 $92 $100 89 X 89 X 2.0 $ - $190 50 X 50 X 1.6 $80 $83 89 X 89 X 3.5 $300 $320 50 X 50 X 2.0 $96 $103 100 X 100 X 3.0 $297 $315 50 X 50 X 2.5 $120 $126 100 X 100 X 4.0 $380 $410 50 X 50 X 3.0 $140 $150 100 X 100 X 5.0 $460 $500 6.5M 8MPTD PTDGALV GALV 8M 50 X 25 X 1.6 $60 $64 100 X 50 X 2 $150 $160 50 X 25 X 2.0 $70 $76 100 X 50 X 2.5 $185 $195 65 X 35 X 2.0 $97 $100 100 X 50 X 3.0 $220 $234 65 X 35 X 2.5 $120 $125 100 X 50 X 4.0 $285 $297 65 X 35 X 3.0 $140 $150 100 X 50 X 5.0 $340 $365 75 X 25 X 2.0 $96 $105 100 X 50 X 6.0 $400 $ –75 X 50 X 1.6 $ – $108 125 X 75 X 3.0 $297 $320 75 X 50 X 2.0 $125 $132 125 X 75 X 4.0 $390 $410 75 X 50 X 2.5 $152 $160 125 X 75 X 5.0 $470 $500 75 X 50 X 3.0 $183 $195 150 X 50 X 3.0 $300 $320 RHS - PAINTED & GALV SQUARE 8M 8MPTD PTDGALV GALV HEAVY - PFC - CHANNEL SIZE 9M 12M 75 X 40 - $200 $270 100 X 50 - $280 $380 125 X 65 - $400 $530 150 X 75 - $530 $700 180 X 75 - $620 $820 200 X 75 - $680 $900 230 X 75 - $750 $990 250 X 90 - $1050 $1400 300 X 90 - $1200 $1600 380 X 100 - $1800 $2400 ROUND BAR - 6M 6MM $9 20MM $48 8MM $14 24MM $70 10MM $12 30MM $85 12MM $17 36MM $150 16MM $30 39M $180 SQUARE BAR - 6M 8MM $16 16MM $40 10MM $17 20MM $65 12MM $24 25MM $100 ANGLE 25 X 25 X 3 - $30 65 X 65 X 5 $150 30 X 30 X 3 - $33 65 X 65 X 6 $180 40 X 40 X 3 - $45 75 X 75 X 5 $155 40 X 40 X 5 - $70 75 X 75 X 6 $205 50 X 50 X 3 - $58 75 X 75 X 8 $260 50 X 50 X 5 - $85 100 X 100 X 6 $270 50 X 50 X 6 $110 100 X 100 X 10 $420 7.5M 9M 20 X 5 - $15 50 X 10 - $80 25 X 3 - $13 65 X 5 - $50 25 X 5 - $19 65 X 6 - $60 25 X 6 - $23 65 X 8 - $78 32 X 6 - $30 65 X 10 - $100 40 X 3 - $22 75 X 5 - $60 40 X 5 - $30 75 X 6 - $70 40 X 6 - $36 75 X 8 - $95 40 X 8 - $50 75 X 10 - $110 40 X 10 - $60 75 X 12 - $140 50 X 3 - $25 100 X 6 - $95 50 X 5 - $40 100 X 8 - $120 50 X 6 - $47 100 X 10 - $150 50 X 8 - $60 100 X 12 - $190 FLAT BAR - 6M PLATE HEAVY - 2400 X 1200 • 1.6MM $125 • 8MM $630 • 2.0MM $160 • 10MM $780 • 3MM $235 • 12MM $940 • 4MM $310 • 16MM $1340 • 5MM $390 • 20MM $1700 • 6MM $470 • 24MM $2110 U - BEAM - 12M • 150UB14 $560 • 200UB29 $1200 • 150UB18 $720 • 250UB25 $1030 • 180UB16 $630 • 250UB31 $1250 • 180UB18 $720 • 250UB37 $1500 • 180UB22 $890 • 310UB32 $1270 • 200UB18 $720 • 310UB40 $1600 • 200UB22 $890 • 310UB46 $1800 • 200UB25 $1000 • 360UB44 $1750 ROOFING • CORRO ZINC $16/LM • CORRO COLOR $17/LM • TRIMCLAD ZINC $16/LM • TRIMCLAD COLOR $17/LM PURLINS 10015 1.5MM $11 10019 1.9MM $13 15015 1.5MM $15 15019 1.9MM $18 15024 2.4MM $23 20015 1.5MM $18 20019 1.9MM $23 20024 2.4MM $30 25019 1.9MM $26 25024 2.4MM $35 30024 2.4MM $40 30030 3.0MM $50 C + Z GALV THICK MSIZE TOP HAT ROOF BATTENS 22MM .42 $3 40MM .55 $6 64MM .75 $10 64MM 1.00 $12 96MM .75 $14 96MM 1.00 $16 120MM .7 $20 120MM .9 $22 SIZE THICK M FENCING FABRICATED HINGED JOINT 8-115-15 2MM 100 POA 6-70-30 2.5MM 200 POA 7-90-30 2.5MM 200 POA 8-90-30 2.5MM 200 POA 8-90-15 2.5MM 100 POA 8-115-15 2.5MM 100 POA TYPE $THICK LENGTH/M 6-70-30 2.5MM 200 POA 7-90-30 2.5MM 200 POA 8-90-30 2.5MM 200 POA 12-115-15 2.5MM 200 POA 100-100-900 2.5MM 50 POA 100-100-1200 2.5MM 50 POA 100-50-900 2.5MM 50 POA 100-50-1200 2.5MM 50 POA 12-115-15 2.8/2.5 200 POA 15-150-15 2.8/2.5 200 POA FIELD FENCE 17-190-15 2.5MM 100 POA 8-90-15 2.5/2.8MM 200 POA 12-115-15 2.5MM 150 POA 15-115-15 2.5MM 150 POA 17-190-15 2.5MM 100 POA 17-190-15 2.5MM 200 POA FIXED KNOT PALLET BUYS ONLY
TADOMS Oakey Expo postponed
The Toowoomba and District Old Machinery Society (TADOM) 2022 Old Machinery Expo, which had been scheduled to be held at the Oakey Showgrounds this weekend, 28th and 29th October, has been postponed.
The postponment has been caused by the extended period of wet weather which has saturated the Oakey showgrounds
and interrupted the time table for setting up the exhibits.
The Expo, based on the theme “Life of the Bush Contractor”, has been planned to trace the story of early pioneering machinery advancement and living conditions during the forty years from the 1920s to the 1950s.
A new date has yet to be fixed.
Help for tackling Feral Pests
The State Government supports effective invasive plant and animal management in Queensland through the Queensland Feral Pest Initiative (QFPI). Through this initiative, funding is allocated to support regionally agreed cluster fencing arrangements, as well as other invasive plants and animal control and capacity building projects across Queensland.
New funding has been released as round 7. This round will see funding available for eligible organisations to undertake
strategic control activities in local government regions across Queensland. It is offered to eligible applicants for projects up to and including two years.
To submit an application and supporting documents for this round 7 of the QFPI, email qldferalpestinit@daf. qld.gov.au. Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 30th November 2022.
This round is open to all local government areas across Queensland.
For more information phone 13 25 23.
Queensland Schoolchildren learn about agriculture
This week AgForce conducted a free education event at Downlands College in Toowoomba.
Run by AgForce’s School to Industry Partnership Program, to teach students where our food and fibre comes from, the importance agriculture plays in our everyday lives and the diverse career opportunities available.
The event takes the learning out of the classroom and promotes all sectors of agriculture, including beef, sheep, grains, production horticulture, poultry and dairy.
AgForce General President Georgie Somerset said showcasing farming to children was incredibly
important.
“Whether students are studying agriculture or not, it is vital that young people gain exposure to important messages about food production,” she said.
High School students are given the chance to discover the diversity of careers in modern agriculture as demonstrations will cover food and fibre, geography, society, environment and science.
AgForce has supported and managed school to industry engagement programs since 2004, with 100 per cent of funds going towards whole-of-agriculture education activities and services.
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Allora Bowls Notes
Results: RINK 1: Stone Cutters 21 d. What a Show
3; RINK 2: Do It Again 14 d. Gina’s Babies 13; RINK
3: Generation Gap 23 d. The Three Stooges 5; RINK
WEEK 8 - Still waiting for those lovely spring nights but at least it was not raining as predicted, long range forecast for next Tuesday night not looking good, but no matter what the weather everyone is enjoying playing bowls.
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
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4: Pig Lures 15 d. Railway Hotel 12; RINK 5: Fire Ants 17 d. Phoenix Rising 5; RINK 6: Peaky Blinders 18 d. Doesn’t Mater 7; RINK 7: The Gecko’s 10 d. Beers, Bowls & Bitches 9. A few close games and a few not so close with Pig Lures still on top of the leader board.
Our lucky raffle winners this week were – Glen, Dale, Michelle, John E, Dave Smith, Jacqui R and Kris. Russell’s number was drawn out for the cut of the cards for the $140 Jackpot but no winner this week. $160 next week so don’t forget to buy extra raffle tickets. Thanks to our sponsors Railway Hotel, Allora Butchery, Allora Sports Club, Right 1st Time Cleaning and Tony Morris Tiling.
Leanne, Matt, John C, Josh, Dave Smith and Kris were our Toucher winners, enjoy those chocolates sponsored by Right 1st Time Cleaning.
Winners on the night Peaky Blinders and LosersBeers, Bowls & Bitches.
Team Trophy for Week 9 to be supplied by Generation Gap.
Once again a big thank you to our sub players who are always available and everyone else who helps out on the night.
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Looking Back…
Allora’s Past 25 years ago October 1997 Champion
Allora Athlete
Young Allora student Greg Holmes looks to have a bright future in athletics. Greg has qualified in seven events for the National Secondary Schools Track and Field Titles in Hobart after winning four gold medals at last week’s State titles. He won the Under 14 years discus, the hammer throw (setting State records in both), the shot put and the javelin, and gained automatic qualification in all events.
When asked, Greg said that his longterm goal was to represent Australia in athletics but with his earlier selection in the Queensland Under 14 rugby league team, was unsure which way to go in the future.
Allora’s Past 75 years ago October 1947
Pre-Wedding Evening
Miss Joyce Reid, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Reid of Allora, will be married on Saturday to Mr. Andrew Haig of ‘Richmond’, Allora, and in her honour Mrs. P. F. Donovan and Misses Mavis Robin and Daphne Graham arranged a pre-wedding evening in Allora. The function was largely attended by the
Mary Gordon.
many friends of the happy couple who gathered to wish them happiness and prosperity in the future.
Rev. A. E. Loxton, on behalf of the gathering, made the presentation of a handsome gift of money to Miss Reid. Mr. George Anderson, uncle of Miss Reid, and Mr. G. Haig suitably replied.
Dancing was enjoyed by the guests and a dainty supper was served.
Allora’s Past 100 years ago October 1922 Princess Allora
The ‘Princess’ competition, inaugurated by the Allora branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. in aid to the Brisbane Children’s Hospital, was won by the Hendon Princess (Mrs. Middleton), the result of her efforts totalling £57/10/6. She has now won the title of ‘Princess Allora’. The Diggers’ Princess (Miss Burge)
followed closely with £50. These totals made a grand total for Allora and district of £107/10/6.
Allora’s Past 125 years ago October 1897 Golden Wedding Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gordon, very old and respected residents of Allora, celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary. There was a party of 38 children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren present. Mr. H. de Burgh Anderson, the only ‘outsider’ in the company, proposed health to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon in felicitous terms, and the toast was honoured in the heartiest manner. Mr. Andrew Gordon acknowledged the complements on behalf of the old couple. Other appropriate toasts were also honoured. After dinner, some hours were devoted to dancing, and the gathering throughout was as pleasant to the young people as it must have been to the heads of the table. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon are some of the surviving pioneers of the Allora district. It is forty years since they settled here.
Colin Newport
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Dorothy Elizabeth “Dot”
Late of Allora, passed away on 20th October 2022, aged 91 years.
Beloved Wife of Phillip (dec’d). Dearly loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Ruth and Barry (dec’d); Garth and Wendy, and previously Dianna (dec’d); Graham and Pauline. Loving Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Great-Great-Grandmother of their families.
Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend Dot’s funeral, to be held at the Allora Uniting Church, 44 Warwick Street, Allora, service commencing at 11.00am, Monday, 31st October 2022, followed by interment at the Allora Cemetery.
“Forever in our Hearts”
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.
Allora Presbyterian Men’s Breakfast
The next Men’s Breakfast is to be held on When - 7.20am, Saturday 29th October Where – Allora Presbyterian church hall Come and enjoy free cereal and bacon & eggs, a yarn over breakfast and hear from our Guest Speaker - GAVIN PETERSEN.
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.
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It is important that our team of journalists appreciates what smaller rural communities expect of their local newspaper.
The company is independent and family-owned with a total
staff of 7 full time and 3 casual employees.
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Clifton Races Draws A Big Crowd
Even though it was muddy underfoot on Saturday, party goes weren’t deterred from having a great time.
RIGHT: Nick & Petrina Gardner.
FAR RIGHT: Jules Coutts and Jo Glasheen.
BELOW: Alan Judd,
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Shooter.
BOTTOM RIGHT:
Mimi and Maggie (front).
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