Allora Advertiser - 27th April 2022

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Wednesday, 27th April 2022

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Whilst large crowds gathered on Anzac Day in the main streets of Allora and at the Cenotaph a small group assembled at The Allora Cemetery to remember those who served and paid the ultimate price. (more photos pages 3 & 7)

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Congratulations to Arch Chandler Who Is 99 Next Monday

Arch was born in Glen Innes on 2nd May 1923 At the age of 5 his family of Mum, Dad and 6 children moved to Brookstead. It took 2 days as the roads were unsealed and top speed was 30 miles an hour. There he rode a horse about 5 and a half miles to school.

Following the sale of the property, Arch then went to Dalby State School for about 6 months before the family relocated to Pikedale, Stanthorpe on a sheep property of 3,300 acres. Living 22 miles out of Stanthorpe called for correspondence schooling.

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Arch arrived in Allora on his 12th Birthday where he attended the Upper Spring Creek School.

On leaving school he helped clear and fence country to enable crops to be grown. It was hard work back then as machinery wasn’t as it is today.

Arch married Daph Gillam on the 29th March 1948. This year celebrating 74 years.

Arch was a partner in an ice run in Toowoomba and also worked at The Toowoomba Foundry.

The love of the land saw them return to Allora to

share-farm a dairy farm.

They then bought their own farm in Joel Park Road and established a sheep and grain farm where they lived until retirement.

Arch was highly involved in his church and Indoor Bowls, these days still very interested in watching Tennis and Footy. Last year Arch won the NRL Footy Tipping Competition at The Homestead.

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2022 Anzac Day Parade in Allora

Crowds lined the streets to show their appreciation.

Students & Teachers of St Patrick’s School Allora.

Allora RSL members and ex-servicemen, the highlight of the parade.

Members of the Royal Australian Air Force.

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Allora P-10 State School march with pride.

Local identity Spurs follows the band.

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Happy Birthday Joffre Bell 102 Today - 27th April

Born in Clifton in 1920 Joffre and his wife Rhyl still call Clifton home, even though Joffre is now living at Nirvana assisted living facility.

Joffre attended the Southport School and is now recognised as the oldest living Old Boy. After leaving School Joffre worked in the family business, O.B.Bell & Co. Among his interests, he’s a member of the Clifton Freemasons Lodge and the Australian Esperanto Association.

In September 1940 Joffre enlisted with the Royal Australian Air Force.

He left Australia in December 1940 bound for Canada where he continued his training under the Empire Air Training Scheme. After completion he crossed the Atlantic arriving in Britain on 31 July 1941.

On 2 November 1941 he was posted to 405 Squadron (Royal Canadian Air Force) flying in Wellington bombers. Known as ‘Sammy’ to his mates, Joffre took part in two raids against the town of Emden in Germany and the dry dock at St. Nazaire in Normandy, France on 28 March 1942 before being grounded due to air sickness. He then served for five months as a Station Navigator officer before returning to the air with 102 Squadron (RAF) flying in Halifax bombers.

He flew in a number of raids including some against German towns and cities such as Duisburg, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, and Flensburg.

He transitioned from the air force in January 1946 having attained the rank of

Warrant Officer.

“Joffre has fond memories of his war service and the mates I had in it”.

It’s these mates who Joffre remembers on Anzac Day, a day he dedicates to them.

As a special treat Joffre was flown by helicopter

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Good Results in Cross Country Event

Students from Allora P-10 State School recently travelled to Pilton to participate in the Central Downs Cross Country.

Principal Dr Shaun Kanoswki commended all students who attended this event for their sportsmanship and effort.

Congratulations to James (1st), Lailah (1st), Chaylah (1st),Allira (2nd), Blake (5th). These students have been selected to compete at the Southern Downs Cross Country to be held at Scots PGC tomorrow 28 April.

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Garden Circle Notes Est. 1977

Next Tuesday, 3rd May, the Allora and District Garden Circle will visit Hokstead Plantation at 383 Lyndhurst Lane, Warwick.

The plantation provides many varieties of eucalypt for florists. Although we’re unable to walk through it there are native plants and floristry for sale and Pam will have a display for us to learn about the Hokstead enterprise. Pam will also provide tea and coffeemaking facilities and a place to bring our afternoon tea.

Please meet at 1 Drayton Street at 1p.m. if you wish to travel in a group, otherwise meet us there at about 1.30pm.

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Anzac Day in Allora

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The arrival to the Cenotaph of our RSL Sub-branch Parade marchers.

Guest speaker Jessica Stewart from the Royal Australian Air Force spoke on the spirit of soldiers and the meaning of Anzac.

Trevor Neale lays a wreath.

Students from Allora P-10 State School did a Roll Call of the Fallen with President of the Allora RSL SubBranch Michael Timmer.

Wreath laid by students from St Patricks School Allora.

Members of the Allora RSL Sub Branch not missing a moment of the Commemoration Service.

Flag Raising performed by students from St Patrick’s School Allora with help from RSL Sub Branch members Ray Saunders and Doug Lansley and watched on by Principal of St Pats Keith Blaikie.

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Fundraiser For Ukraine Family Touches Hearts

It was only two weeks ago that local Sally Edwards had the idea of raising funds in Warwick to reunite a Ukrainian family with their daughter in Queensland. “I can’t believe the outpouring of love for this family” she said. “I have had so many phone messages of support and donations”. “ We have nearly reached our target of $15,000 and I feel confident with just a few more donations we will make it”.

The family of five have now made it across the border into Poland and are in a resettlement centre in Krakow “they are really shell shocked, they have lost everything” said Sally.” “They

are so grateful to the people of Warwick who have raised this money for them – they can now see that they have options”.

“If you still want to help you can find out more information at www. warwicklifestyleproperty/make-adifference or drop into the Warwick Credit Union with a donation.

The next fundraising idea is to hold a huge garage sale on Saturday 7th May at 65 Locke Street Warwick. “I have already received lots of items for sale, the more the merrier” said Sally. Good quality items can be dropped off at the house before then. For further information call Sally on 0478 161 817

Looking Back…

Allora’s Past 25 years ago April 1997

Golf Course Opening

The Town of Allora and the whole Warwick Shire will benefit from the tourism which will be generated by the new Allora Golf Course Cr. Sue Cowley said in opening the new nine-hole golf course on Saturday. “I congratulate those with the vision to plan this golf course, with special congratulations for the leadership, dedication and tenacity shown by club president Mark Henley”, she said.

Following the landing of four parachutists on the new links, Cr. Cowley cut the ribbon across the bridge to the first tee and declared the new course open. Warwick Golf Club professional Keith Paul drove the first two balls down the fairway to officially set play in motion on the new course.

President Mark Henley addressed those attending and thanked the large number of organizations and individuals who had contributed time, materials and money to turn the area

Days for Girls – Allora and District disaster relief to Tonga

The upcoming gathering this Friday 29 April from 9am at MacKillop House, Warwick Street Allora will continue assembling kits for the next refugee consignment as well as preparing for a major fundraiser. This will Allora Days for Girls member Heather Goonan be a multi-draw raffle to be handing over some of 150 Kits supplied to Tonga. held at the Allora Heritage These kits formed part of a consignment of 1,000 weekend on the 14 May. kits sponsored by Rotary to go to Tonga. with meal Trip.

Donations for the raffle can Allora and district Days for be left at Cassaz Colourful Curls, Girls Executive team – Heather Allora, Bryson’s florist in Warwick Goonan Mobile 0434 907 904, or drop them in this Friday.

Lenore Wissemann Mobile Days for Girls will also be 0428 973 432, Shirley Cornhill selling tickets in an Adventure and Kaylene Williams or email: board including prizes of a Trial alloraqld@daysforgirls.org.

Glider Flight and a Steam Train

between the town and the New England Highway into a fine sporting facility.

Allora’s Past 75 years ago April 1947

Anzac Day

Anzac Day in Allora this year was notable for the fact that the Dawn Service in the Memorial Park, organized by the local sub-branch of the R.S.L., was attended by a large crowd. The usual pilgrimage to the cemetery in the morning was also well attended. At 2 p.m. the procession led by the local Salvation Army Band moved from the Shire Hall through the main streets to the Memorial Park where a crowd of 300 to 400 attended the commemoration service. Mr. J. E. Nussey, Chairman of the Allora Council, delivered an appropriate address from the base of the monument. Captain R. G. Deacon, President of the Allora R.S.L. sub-

Cr. Sue Cowley with Mark Henley cuts the ribbon to open the new Allora Golf Course.

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branch, then read out the names of the fallen of the district in the two world wars. At the end of a minute’s silence the Last Post was sounded by Mr. S. Tickle.

Allora’s Past 100 years ago April 1922

Football Club

Mr. W. M. Holmes presided over a meeting of football players and enthusiasts at the Shire Hall. The object of the meeting was the formation of one senior team instead of two, and so enable the entry of the proposed team in the Warwick competition. The decision to have one senior team and one junior team was unanimously agreed upon. Mr. W. M. Holmes was elected president and Mr. C. Kennedy secretary.

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Warwick Golf Club professional Keith Paul hitting off the first official ball on the new Allora Golf Course

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Support For Farmers Land Valuation Hikes Should Be Challenged Into Ownership

The Federal Government will pilot an 18-month $75 million Future Farmer Guarantee Scheme to support farmers into first time ownership.

Under the scheme, the Government will guarantee 40% of an eligible new farmer’s commercial loan up to a maximum value of $1 million.

Minister for Agriculture and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud said the scheme would assist experienced farmers to address the number one barrier to establishing their own farm business – access to capital.

“Existing landholders are ageing – the average broadacre farmer is 62 years old, with only 10 per cent aged under 47,” Minister Littleproud said.

“Rising land values and the typical 40 to 60% equity deposit required by commercial banks without this Government guarantee mean that getting access to a bank loan to start a viable business is very difficult.

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have on-farm experience, a minimum deposit and be a sound lending prospect from the banks perspective. The farmer is still on the hook for their loan.

“This support will help families access capital to assist with succession planning, as well as help those families and farmers getting into ownership for the first time.” Mr Littleproud said. $1.45 million will be provided to the Regional Investment Corporation to administer the program which would open 1 January 2023, and funding for the $75 million guarantee will come from existing RIC appropriations.

AgForce is urging Queensland landholders not to delay if they want to object to new land valuations – or risk being lumped with higher council rates and rent.

AgForce CEO Michael Guerin said the time for landholders to speak up was now, with objections needing to be lodged with the Valuer-General by 30 May 2022.

“In recent years, AgForce has assisted many members secure significant reductions in valuations, resulting in large savings, and once again we are ready to assist with our free workshops to help people assess their valuations and find out more about the objection process.

“AgForce has also prepared a property map for each member property potentially affected by this year’s valuations.”

AgForce’s valuer John

Moore said responsibility for ensuring values were correct lay with landowners, not local governments.

“Unimproved values are done by mass appraisal, meaning your property isn’t individually valued so errors can occur,” Mr Moore said.

“It’s important you object to your new valuation if you believe the unimproved value is too high, because it could result in large savings in rates or rent.

Landowners who disagree with their valuation and are able to provide supporting information can lodge their objection online or at the address shown at the top of their valuation notice by 30 May 2022.

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Longest running Heavy Horse Field Day returns to Gatton Showgrounds

The 43rd Gatton Heavy Horse Field Day will be held at the Gatton Showgrounds this weekend April 30 and May 1.

The Gatton Heavy Horse Field Day has attracted nominations from 120 horses which will compete across a wide range of events.

There’ll be ridden classes, classes in the plough ring, heavy horses teamed with magnificently restored horse drawn vehicles and obstacle course events, showcasing the strength and agility of the heavy horses which played such an instrumental role in the making of Australia’s history.

Entries have been received from some of Australia’s most highly

regarded owners and breeders of heavy horses who will travel to Gatton from the Mid Coast and New England regions of New South Wales, the Scenic Rim, Fraser Coast and across the Darling Downs.

There’ll be plenty happening outside the ring with an extensive programme of classes and demonstrations including farrier competitions.

Browse through the large number of stalls and enjoy entertainment by local Lockyer Valley performer Boyd Ridley. You won’t go hungry with food and drink vans on site.

The Gatton Heavy Horse Field Day is the longest running heavy horse event

in Australia having begun in 1978 on a property in Coolana, before moving to Marburg and then to Gatton in 1992 to its current home at the Showgrounds.

Tickets prices - $15 adults; $10 pensioners,

seniors and students under 16; children under 5 free and family tickets $40.

Further information is available on the event’s Facebook page and website where tickets can be purchased prior to the event.

Wattles junior Warriors boy’s teams headed to Toowoomba and the girls to Inglewood on Saturday to commence their Warwick & District Junior Rugby League 2022 season.

Wattles kicked off their year with a bye Round and so engaged what was a day of trials against Brothers who had drawn a bye Round in the Toowoomba Junior Rugby League competition.

Under 17 - Wattles finished behind a polished Under 16 Leprechauns outfit 10 – 22, with the Toowoomba side coming off a strong preparation including classy performances in the recent Adrian Vowles Cup Carnival in Charleville.

Brothers fielded an Under 16 combination against Wattles Under 16/17.

Under 15 - Wattles Under 15 side matched up against a strong Brothers outfit that proved too good

on the day, the home side finishing ahead 42 – 12.

Under 13 - Wattles Under 13 team put it to a tough Leprechauns lineup making an outstanding come back from 16-0 down after 10 minutes to be within two points of their opponents on the scoreboard with just five minutes remaining.

After such a sterling effort the Warriors fell short 28 – 20.

Under 12 - A four try blitz in a sensational performance by lock forward Jack Burton was the foundation for Wattles 32 – 12 victory over home side Brothers.

Coach Jason Fogarty commended his young troops on “the best first half of rugby league you will see”, outstanding defence the highlight.

Under 11 - Brothers proved a difficult challenge for the Warriors in the Under 11 match. Nevertheless, those in green and gold can hold there head high and look to their achievements in their next outing.

Under 10 - Brothers’ abundance of numbers saw

them front with two capable Under 10 teams, but Coach Russell McMillan was impressed with how his side handled their opposition, “they went very well.”

Under 9 - Wattles Under 9’s had two rough games against Brothers but did themselves proud.

Wattles were short on numbers with seven taking the field along with a couple of borrowed players from hosts Brothers forming our team.

Under 8 - Overall Wattles Under 8’s can be happy with good team performance against Brothers, especially in defence where the young Warriors only let in a couple of tries over the two games played.

Under 7 - As a part of the new NRL guidelines a tackle ready course is to be run for the Under 7 age group prior to them being allowed to tackle in the final three games of the season.

Wattles commence their six-week course on Thursday this week with NRL Game Development Officer Mal Sweeney attending.

Under 6 - Coach Shadae Daley rated her Wattles Under 6 sides game as awesome against Brothers, the youngsters under the watchful eye of stand in mentor Jared Gault on Saturday.

Shadae noted “The sportsmanship displayed by Brothers was great to see, we were short a couple in numbers and home club players were more than happy to play for Wattles.”

League Tag - Wattles’ Under 15 girls league tag team headed Inglewood way taking on Tenterfield enduring a 32 – 10 loss.

Wattles teams, boys & girls, head to Warwick this Saturday for the 2nd Round of the Warwick & District Junior Rugby League premiership, playing the Collegians Dragons at St Mark’s Sports Grounds.

In other junior rugby league action, an Under 11 Warriors team are making their way to Pittsworth for the annual Manktelow Challenge at Pittsworth this weekend, 1st & 2nd May. Glyn Rees

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Wattles Edge out Cowboys in Battle Royale

A massive crowd of rugby league fans filled Platz Oval on Sunday to see the ‘Stillwater Pastoral Company’ Wattles Warriors first graders overwhelm arch rivals the Warwick Cowboys 30 – 22 and gusty weather conditions.

The match resulted in a win for Wattles, but far from one of their better games, with half back Matt Duggan along with forwards Jordon Crocker and Michael Pearson leading the way to a three from three fixture success and a perch at the top of the TRL first grade ladder.

Wattles speed machines Austin Jennings & Aaron Hooper showed their wares contributing to a home side win that had its shaky moments against the determined Cowboys outfit.

While Jennings crossed after a quick silver streak down the grand stand side in just the third minute of play, Hooper nailed a hat trick of touchdowns and helped cement a valuable win later in the second half.

Captain/coach Travis Burns was busy in his playmaker roll, but felt both sides played below par and suffered at the hands of poor ball control.

“We couldn’t build momentum, no roll on” said Burns, “we played well for twenty minutes of the game.”

In any stoush between Warwick and Wattles, “the Cowboys keep turning up, they are so hard to beat.”

A gem of a Matt Duggan pass sent Jennings away on his match opening 30 metre try scoring gallop, skirting the attempted tackle of Warwick fullback Dan Watson to score.

After taking a 4 – 0 lead Wattles error rate took control allowing the Cowboys tries as a result through centre Mat Marshall and five-eight/ skipper Mick Bloomfield.

Matt Duggan kicked across field prior to half time for winger Hooper to take and score in the south-west corner, both sides heading to the break with Warwick holding on to a 10 – 8 lead.

With rain mizzle starting to fall as the second stanza opened, both sides lifted, Wattles frontrower Michael Pearson steaming over for a try in the 43rd minute, followed up by a touchdown by Warwick back-rower Brock Patti to see the visitors continue clutching

a slim advantage, 16 – 14.

When Hooper capitalised on a Travis Burns kick and scored in the 51st minute, it opened the door to a seven minute touchdown spree with centre Nick Van Der Poel and Hooper’s third try for Wattles to lead 30 – 16 with twenty minutes remaining on the match clock.

The Warwick side were far from done though, another try to Marshall and a scoreline of 30 – 22 building a hotly contested finish for the venue packed crowd.

Coach Burns is in no doubt his side need to focus on improvement at training as they prepare to go head to head with the Highfields Eagles on Sunday May 8th at Highfields’ Kuhl’s Road facility.

A concern for Wattles is an injury to speed machine Austin Jennings who appears to have a hamstring strain.

A member of the Toowoomba Clydesdales side heading to the QRL Central Division 47th Battalion Trophy Carnival in Gladstone this weekend, Jenning’s may be at risk of missing the tour.

Wattles 30 (Aaron Hooper 3, Austin Jennings, Nick Van Der Poel, Michael Pearson tries; Matt Duggan 3 goals) Warwick 22 (Mat Marshall 2, Michael Bloomfield, Brock Patti tries; Mat Marshall 3 goals) Reserve Grade - After a blazing start to the 2022 TRL season where they tallied up 104 points to just 6 against in their opening two fixtures, the ‘Tony Morris Tiling’ Wattles reserve grade side tumbled back to Platz Oval in a desperate scrap against the Warwick Cowboys for a gritty 12 – 10 victory.

The Warriors got off to a handy start with five-eight Joe Morris scoring in the eighth minute after an elusive twenty metre run by centre Darby Peardon was halted just eight metres short of the Cowboys tryline.

Tom Henry secured Wattles second try midway through the first half allowing the home side a 12 – 0 lead at the break.

While the Wattles line-up would not have been aware, they wouldn’t bother the scoreboard attendant again.

Cowboys winger Matthew Henry ran in first points for the visitors before fullback Jordyn Hogden touched down in the 31st minute setting up a fiercely contested closing stage.

After a Man of the Match performance, Wattles Reserve Grade back Darby Peardon was presented with the Peter Watts Memorial Medallion by Nathan Watts on Sunday.

Wattles hung on to maintain their undefeated status for the premiership so far.

Co-captain/coach Garth Lonergan had little praise for his team’s performance, “a lot of dropped ball worked against us, but our defence held out when it had to.”

Lonergan and coaching partner Nick Morris were obviously happy to get the win, “but we need to be better with the match against Highfields on the horizon.”

Darby Peardon was judged player of the match and awarded the “Peter Watt Memorial Medalion” for his efforts.

Peter Watt was a great supporter of both the Wattles and Warwick clubs, as well as being a valued past player and sponsor.

The medallion, donated by the Watt family is awarded annually when Wattles meet Warwick in Reserve Grade at Platz Ova. Wattles 12 (Joe Morris, Tom Henry tries; Tom Morris 2 goals) Warwick 10 (Matthew Henry, Jordyn Hogden tries; Jeremy Jerome goal) Under 19 - A four to one first half try scoring advantage and a 22 – 4 half time lead to the Warwick Cowboys laid the foundation for a one-sided 34 – 8 success to the visitors.

Warwick ran up a 16 – 0 lead by the ten minute mark, before a four-pointer by winger Liam Ruhle put Wattles on the scoreboard.

The Warriors fullback Gus Hutchinson opened the second half scoring just eight minutes after

the restart, having run into a gap near the Warwick try line.

Warwick closed the game out crossing twice in the second stanza.

Wattles struggled with necessary line-up changes brought about by player unavailability, injuries and work, with coach Cameron Hamblin saying “the Cowboys were just too good.”

While Wattles put up a fair effort, and have impressed over the past few weeks, they have plenty to work on.

Hamblin was particularly impressed with front rower Lachlan Stroud and fellow forwards John ‘Smasher’ Lazzaroni, Will Denny and Braeden Middleton all of whom worked hard in the middle.

Five-eight Matt Wilson was busy trying to create opportunities while centre Marley Tunstead was effective on the edges.

Wattles debutante Hayden Doherty impressed until sustaining a shoulder injury.

Warwick 34 (Dean Mauch, Jeffrey Ross, Sam Declan Raumati, Augustus McDade, Lucas Bradfield, Nick Carrie tries; Nicholas Carrie 5 goals) Black Toyota, Warwick Wattles 4 (Liam Ruhle, Gus Hutchinson tries) With no Toowoomba Rugby League fixtures this weekend due to representative commitments, Wattles are on the road on May 8th heading to Highfields to take on local side the Eagles.

Glyn Rees

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CREATIVE CORNER

Unscramble the words below into the corresponding boxes provided to reveal the mystery word circled in red.

1. ENCISRA 2. SFRULU 3. OENN

4. RBNEOMI 5. ECLKNI 6. URNIMUA

7. ITN 8. GTNSUETN

Solution below

FUN

Looking for a ‘PROPERTY GENIE’?

0408 457 496 BAD JOKE OF THE WEEK A woman is picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store but can’t find one big enough for her family.

only thing left that people can’t fight over.” - Ray Charles

SOLUTIONS

“Music is about the

SUDOKU WORD SCRAMBLE 1. Arsenic, 2. Sulfur, 3.

Neon, 4. Bromine, 5.

Nickel, 6. Uranium, 7.

Tin, 8. Tungsten ANSWER: Elements

TODAY’S QUOTE -

She asks the store attendant “Do these turkeys get any bigger?”

“No Ma’am they’re dead.”

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ADVERTISER CLASSIFIEDS • FOR SALE •

GARAGE SALE - SATURDAY 30th APRIL, 8.00am, 32 Warwick Street, Allora. Vintage claw foot bath, vintage bed and cot, other vintage items and much more.

GARAGE ESTATE SALE - 50 Drayton Street, Allora. Saturday 30th April. 9am start, no earlier.

EXTRA GOODS ADDED TO THE SALE - Furniture, white goods, bric-a-brac. Must go on the day or the next day. Cash sales only.

HEAVY DUTY 3-PL GRADER BLADE - $550 inc.

Phone 07 4661 2714 after hours

2010 PROTON S16  108,000kms $3500  Service Log Books Economical Reliable

Allora 0418 196 605

 5-Speed manual  Rego 10/07/22  RWC  Dealer warranty

• WANTED • WANTED TO RENT/LEASE: From July or August in Allora area. Large shed/garage (lockable) with or without house.

Please contact 0488 063 307

• 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 & 5pm 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

Phone 07 4666 3089

Email editor@alloraadvertiser.com

• ANNOUNCEMENTS • YOUNG, Warren Vincent Late of Allora, passed away on 14th April 2022, aged 57 years.

Loved Son of Ernie and Ruby (both dec’d). Adored Father of Josh. Loving Brother of Paul (dec’d), Gail, Keith and Ian. Cherished Brother-in-law and Uncle of their families.

Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend a funeral service for Warren, to be held at the Warwick Funerals Chapel, 48 Willi Street, Warwick, Saturday, 30th April 2022, service commencing at 11.00am.

Alternatively, the service will be available via webstream, please go to www.burstows.com.au/tribute-centre “Forever in our Hearts” 07 4667 8700

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OurNews Pty Ltd, an independent and family owned company that has operated for 15 years, has a vacancy for a full time journalist at The Pittsworth Sentinel.

The position is mainly Monday to Friday with the primary task to gather and write news including taking photos.

It is important that our team of journalists appreciates what smaller rural communities expect of their local newspaper.

Our newspaper group includes 5 publications across the Darling Downs.

We have a total current staff of 8 full time and 2 casual employees including a creative team that produces all our local ads.

Applications can be made in writing to: OurNews Pty Ltd PO Box 2277 Toowoomba Q 4350, emailed to ournews@bigpond.com or phone Ted Rogers on 0447 973 603

Enquiries to Pastor Elton Wiltshire 4666 3743 A Warm Welcome to ALL.

• SERVICES •

The Catholic Community of ST. PATRICK’S, ALLORA

WATER BORES

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.

Stock, Domestic and Irrigation supply bores.

“The Water Drillers” Call Sam Darr 0400 746 329

DARR DRILLING Pty Ltd

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ADVERTISER CLASSIFIEDS

Phone 07 4666 3089

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• PUBLIC NOTICES •

• ELECTRICIANS •

ALLORA SHOW SOCIETY

BULL RIDE

20th May at the Showgrounds Renovations & new homes • Test and tag Air conditioning • Ceiling & exhaust fans Lighting solutions • Smoke alarms Switch boards • Data installations TV antennas • Undergrounds

NRA Affiliated

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• PUBLIC NOTICES • ALLORA SHOW SOCIETY

GENERAL MEETING Tuesday, 10th May 2022,

6.30pm Showgrounds Sandwich Bar.

Perfect for…

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SOCIAL FUNCTIONS, PARTIES, & CONFERENCES

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Allora Advertiser and The Clifton Courier from the Allora Newsagency Your free local since 1935

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• EXTERMINATORS •

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HOUSE FOR RENT • • • • • •

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LOCAL BUSINESSES & TRADERS

PHONE 4666 3089

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• WASTE WATER •

• HARDWARE •

ALLORA

PROVIDING ALL YOUR WASTE WATER NEEDS Quarterly servicing of all brands of treatment Plants Installation of Aqua Nova Waste Water Treatment Plants

44 Herbert Street

Ph 4666 3318 Fax 4666 3179

OPEN: Monday - Friday, 7am-5pm Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays, 7am-12pm

0409 343 198 24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICE

• AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES •

Specialising in:

47 Herbert Street, Allora

For any enquiries or bookings for tyres or service please contact Anne or Richard on

Pty. Ltd. ON FARM SERVICE AVAILABLE

STEELE RUDD 24 Hr Towing • Auto Electrical • Logbook Servicing • Wheel Alignments • Safety Certificates • Air Conditioning • All Mechanical Repairs

07 4666 3397 13 Drayton Street Allora Qld 4362

• Accident & Breakdown • Qld Tpt Dept Licenced • All Insurance Companies • Local & Interstate • Machinery Transport • Container Transport • On Site Container Storage

Terry Mitchell M: 0458 963 222

MOTOR TRIMMING & UPHOLSTERY Cars-Boats-Caravans-Lounges -Antique Furniture 80 Hampton St Toowoomba Ph: 4633 1654 | M: 0431 144 822 www.gardencityautotrimming.com.au Stephen

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LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESS

12 years fencing experience BASED AT CAMBOOYA

• All types of rural fencing • Post and Rail • Cattle and horse yards/shelters • Residential CALL ROB • Steel and timber • Property entrances 0428 521 412

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• Automotive repairs to all vehicles • Fully equipped workshop • Air-con & Electrical • Scan tool & EFI diagnostics • Approved inspection station - Mobile AIS - HVRAS approved • Vehicle modifications

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Atherton Building & Carpentry “No job too small, we do it all”

* Renovations * Extensions * Alterations * Bathrooms * Decks * Kitchens * Mobility modifications for disabled and elderly

Mathew Atherton 0400 463 142

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ALLORA BUILDING & LANDSCAPING PROJECT WORK & NEW HOUSES • Bobcat Hire • Post Holes • Small Tip Truck • Trencher

Mob 0417 784 185

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• CONSTRUCTION • ALLORA INDEPENDENT STEEL Barron Street, Hendon, M/S 765, Allora.

Phone 4666 3502

For all your Steel Requirements.

Call in and get a quote on your next job.

For Pipe, Panels, Posts and Gutter and Barge for the shed, we have it all in stock.

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Allora Bowls Notes

WEEK THIRTEEN Congratulations to the winners and runners-up of this season’s competition.

Peaky Blinders just pipped Do It Again after a play off.

Both teams finished the competition on 22 points and had to play two ends to decide the winner.

The competition creates enthusiasm but the main attraction of night bowls is the comradeship and friendliness, all players acknowledging a good shot by a team member or the opposition.

The weekly winners and losers were Stone Cutters and Fire Ants. Thank you to Tony Morris Tiling for his sponsorship during the last season.

Thank you to Leanne Doepel (The Cleaning Lady) for her sponsorship of the touchers competition. This week’s winners were Trevor, Gary, Pam, Max, Fiona and Lyn Patto.

WARWICK CREDIT UNION

David Sparksman, Leanne Doepel, Greg Patterson (Do It Again) runners up of Tony Morris Winners and Losers Competition with MC Lyn Wright.

This week there were plenty of chances to win a raffle prize with two team trophies and a donation from Len Hoey. Thank you to all sponsors, Railway Hotel, Allora Butchery, Percy Fruit and Allora Sports Club. The button was pressed a dozen times before Mark won the $40 Jackpot prize.

Wow, Moely had the green in top condition. He was still on the machine when we arrived. Thank you Moley. Thank you to all the

David Smith, Danny Hughes and John Cochrane (Peaky Blinders) winners of Tony Morris Winners and Losers competition.

players who help out each week. A big thank you to Greg our games director.

There has been interest

in playing and/or practicing during the off season. Come along this Sunday 1st May at 2pm. Bar will be open.

REFER A FRIEND IS BACK! Go 50/50 in $1000!

Refer a new home loan customer for purchases, investments, building or refinancing 0.25% discount & $0 application fee applies to the Essential Plus Home Loan!

Lending criteria, fees and charges and terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions available at wcu.com.au. Minimum loan amount of $150,000. The referrer must be an existing customer of the Warwick Credit Union (WCU). The ‘friend’ must be a new home loan customer. You cannot ‘refer yourself’ to WCU. $500 payments only made in relation to approved and funded home loans and are made at the settlement of the loan. Maximum of $1,000 paid per eligible loan. Eligible new home loan applications must be submitted by 30/04/2022 and must be approved by 31/05/2022 and drawndown by 31/07/2022. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Warwick Credit Union Ltd ABN 98 087 651 116.

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