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Government support for Chamber project

The Australian Government has provided funding to help Clifton and Districts Chamber of Commerce and Industry advance a project to develop a tourism and events strategy, a marketing plan and a development plan for a new tourism event.

The grant of $20,000 has come from the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF).

Member for Maranoa David Littleproud met with the Chamber’s executive committee on Friday afternoon at the Clifton Jam Factory where he congratulated the organisation and outlined the purposes of the BBRF. During the meeting, Mr Littleproud commented favourably on the high standard of the Clifton Chamber of Commerce’s grant submission, which had been led by the president, Amanda Beatson.

He indicated that the

Federal Government was ready to look at any “shovel ready” projects and urged the Chamber to encourage the local Megafauna Group to work toward its aim of establishing a museum based around diprotodon fossils found locally by farmer and paleontologist Ian Sobbe, who is chair of the Group.

Ms Beatson said the funding will assist the Chamber to develop a tourism and events strategy, a marketing plan and a development plan for a new tourism event, which will aim to increase tourist visitation to diversify and

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“The Chamber will work together with local tourism and events specialists, Tilma Group, to implement the project. The project will involve the development of a three-year tourism and events strategic plan which will include a 12-month marketing plan and content calendar and a comprehensive event development plan for a new rail festival,” Ms Beatson said.

“The strategy will outline a new governance model for Clifton tourism and event activation and promotion that encompasses involvement of the wider community and Local Government to ensure the community has the capacity to implement the three strategic plans.”

The Chamber president said the need for these strategic plans was identified from community consultation in tourism workshops undertaken by local regional tourism and events consultancy, the Tilma Group, that develops similar projects for rural destinations nation-wide.

“The activities involved in developing the strategies

Member for Maranoa and Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud was in Clifton on Friday afternoon to break the good news of a $20,000 grant to Chamber of Commerce president Amanda Beatson. will be undertaken and project managed by this consultancy,” she said.

“Key activities include community and stakeholder consultation to identify the tourism assets, gaps and opportunities available to the community.

“Based on consultation and desktop research, a draft tourism and events strategic plan will be developed and feedback will be sought from

the community and stakeholders before the draft is adjusted and presented to the community.”

Mr Littleproud said Clifton will leave its mark on the tourism map with the $20,000 BBRF investment to help develop and market the rail event.

“Community events are a great way to showcase what’s great about the Clifton region,” he said.

“I’m a firm believer in

bringing people together and improving community services across Maranoa because it has a positive flow-on effect on our quality of life and how we support each other – developing and marketing an event in Clifton reflects this.

“Events help keep our towns in good order, builds a sense of pride, brings people together and leaves a great impression on visitors.”

Duo to appear over Wattles’ theft

Two people are to appear in court following police investigations into an alleged theft from Wattles Rugby League Football Club.

This follows an extensive investigation by detectives from the Warwick Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB).

This investigation is ongoing.

Warwick detectives have served court attendance notices upon a 63 years-old Headington Hill man and his 48-years-old female partner.

The police investigation began after it was suspected

that there had been a theft of money from the Wattles Rugby League Club.

The offence is alleged to have occurred between 2018 and 2019 while the couple held positions of responsibility with the club.

The couple is set to appear before the Warwick Magistrates Court on the 16th of September.

As police continue their investigation, CIB detectives

say they would still like to hear from any local person who may have information relevant to these matters.

Anyone who can assist is asked to call Warwick CIB via the Warwick Police Station on 4660 4444.

One unfortunate result of the alleged theft was the resignation of Wattles Club President at the time, Glyn Rees, who was, and is, in no way implicated,

but felt that, as the matter had occurred during his watch, the honourable thing to do was to stand down.

He was replaced by Amanda O’Halloran. 22 Wattles’ funds will not see any improvement this year with the 2020 Toowoomba Rugby League competition abandoned due to the restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The extreme weather conditions over the past 12 months have claimed two more victims, with repairs underway at Clifton State High School to fix two classrooms which are slowly ‘sinking’.

High School principal Lou Oberholzer said the drought combined with the black soil were the main culprits.

“The older part of the building is fine, it’s just the classrooms that were put on later that haven’t been meshed in properly,” he said.

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In 2003 Mr Lane was awarded the Henry Palaszczuk Minister’s Recognition of Outstanding Contribution to Rural Communities for Services to Rural and Regional Queensland.

He was made the Patron of the Showmen’s Guild of Australasia in 2019.

Ms Palaszczuk said it was particularly pleasing that so many of this year’s recipients are from regional Queensland.

“Every one of our Queensland Greats has worked to make other people’s lives better, some after overcoming incredible

adversity themselves,” she said.

“They display strength, courage, ingenuity, talent and determination – all of the things that continue to make Queensland what it is.”

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Clifton Races on... for now

Organisers of the Clifton Races are still taking bookings for this year’s event as they wait to make a final decision on its fate in the coming months.

Secretary of the Clifton Jockey Club Margaret Cross said it will all come down to whether or not there is still a restriction on large gatherings come October.

“The club cannot afford to have a racing meeting with no public,” Mrs Cross said.

“We’re taking it month by month and I’m still going ahead with everything at this stage.

“We’re still taking bookings as well,” she said.

Mrs Cross said she is still waiting on a deadline from Racing Queensland, something that could put a stricter time limit on the decision.

“Unfortunately we are at a stalemate at the moment unless Racing Queensland get in touch about needing The Clifton Races experienced one of its biggest crowds ever last year. a decision by a certain time.”

“We will keep going in town and we will remain just doing what we normally Mrs Cross said if the Jockey Club had to cancel later years, this won’t effect on the final day of Country do in the lead up to the races Week. and we’ll see what happens,” this year’s event, it will us at all,” she said.

“The races do a lot for the “At the moment we’re Mrs Cross said. definitely be back next year.

Country Week on a smaller scale

Clifton’s annual Country Week will go ahead this year, but it will be a smaller event than usual.

Clifton and District Covid-19,” Mrs Mitchell Markets, Music in the Park groups who wish to host an and hopefully Iris and Rose event.

Progress Association said.

“At this stage proposed Show for Saturday 17th and Any groups wishing to secretary Maureen Mitchell centre around Garage Sale Trail for Sunday take part can contact said Country Week plans are events Saturday 17th October.

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Darling Downs Zoo open today

The animals at Darling Downs Zoo are getting excited to welcome back visitors from today as the zoo finally re-opens its gates after months of closure and lost revenue.

It seems zoo owner Steve the zoo going during this Robinson was right to be tough time. “cautiously optimistic” back Mr Robinson said this has in April when $94 million in particularly been the case zoo funding was announced with residents throughout by the federal government the Clifton District. however, with Darling “We have had an Downs Zoo still not seeing unbelievable and continuing a cent of it. wave of support from tradies He said he was immensely in town to farmers and relieved to finally be able families in the district,” he to open the gates again said. and start earning revenue, “It’s really overwhelmed with no grant money in us.” sight.

Unfortunately half of the “We’re opening under zoo’s staff was lost due to a COVIDSafe plan that flow on effects of the closure. has been developed in Mr Robinson said he will association with the assess the need for more staff government and within that upon re-opening. we have our own site plan,” “It’s a wait and see,” he Mr Robinson said. said.

“Effectively it’s not any“Zoos that have opened thing people are unfamiliar in New South Wales have with. traded much lower than they “The one thing people expected but others have will have to get used to is traded much higher than we are compelled to take they expected, so it’s very your name, address and much a wait and see.” phone number.

The good news however “If we hadn’t had agreed is all animals that were One of the zoo’s many animals that are looking forward to do that we wouldn’t have previously at the zoo have to more human interaction.

Photo - Darling Downs Zoo Facebook been able to re-open.” remained, with none having It’s been the generosity of to be re-homed, despite the public and the hard work the zoo’s ongoing monthly of volunteers that have kept expenses of $110,000.

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Now it’s Lawrence Springborg, AM

The former Member for Southern Downs and now Mayor of Goondiwindi Regional Council, Lawrence Springborg was among those honoured in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours announced on Monday.

Lawrence Springborg, who lives at Yelarbon, has been made a Member of the General Division of the Order of Australia, entitling him to use the letters AM after his name.

Mr Springborg received his award for significant service to the Parliament of Queensland and to the community of the Southern Downs.

He was the youngest politician to be elected to office when he became Member for the seat of Carnarvon in 1989 at the age of 21.

He retired from the Queensland Parliament at the end of 2017.

One of Mr Springborg’s major achievements was driving the creation of the LNP (Liberal National Party)

in Queensland.

During his career he was also Leader and Deputy Leader of the LNP as well as Leader of the Queensland branch of the Nationals.

In Government, Mr Springborg served as Minister for Natural Resources in 1998 and Minister for Health from 2012 to 2015.

He is an Honorary Life Member of the Young National Party of Australia and the Liberal National Party.

Over his 28 years in Parliament, the seat held by Lawrence Springborg had three names.

When he was elected in 1989 it was for the Carnarvon electorate, which became Warwick in 1992, then Southern Downs in 2001.

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Bruce Scott, AM

The former Member for Maranoa in Federal Parliament, Bruce Scott, has also been made a Member of the General Division of the Order of Australia.

Mr Scott, who lives in Hall of Fame at Longreach retirement at Roma, received since 2017, a Board Member his award for significant of the Royal Flying Doctor service to the people and Service since 2016, is CoParliament of Australia and Chair of the Telstra Regional to the community of South Advisory Board and was West Queensland. appointed inaugural He served as Member Chairman of the Southern for Maranoa from 1990 to Queensland Natural 2016 during which time he Resource Management was Minister for Defence for Group (now SQ Landscapes) three years, was a Member in 2018. of the Speaker’s Panel, His rural background is Second Deputy Speaker, something of which Bruce then Deputy Speaker from Scott has always been proud 2012 until his retirement. and this is reflected in the Mr Scott also served as various organisations he President of the Queensland has served and the honours Nationals in 2005 and 2006 many of those groups have and is an Honorary Life accorded him.

Member of the Queensland He is a Life Member of Young Nationals and the Queensland Merino Stud various community groups, Sheep Breeders’ Association including the Returned and of which he served terms Services League of Australia. as President and Vice Although retired from President, a Life Member of political life, he continues to Roma and Stanthorpe Show serve the community.

Societies and was named Mr Scott has been a as an Australian Nuffield Director of the Stockman’s Faming Scholar in 1983.

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Updates from the Toowoomba Region Council meetings

A special meeting will be held on 15 June to consider the adoption of the 2020/21 operational plan, budget and revenue statement commencing at 10.30am. The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held on 16 June commencing at 10am.

All meetings are at City Hall, 541 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba. All meetings are now live streamed via our YouTube channel at www.tr.qld.gov.au/ meetings

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A rebate of $300 is available to eligible homeowners connected to Council water who install a rainwater tank/s of at least 10,000 litres capacity. Applications with proof of installation close 30 June. Visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/ watertankrebate to check eligibility and apply.

Three men acting suspiciously were interviewed by Clifton Police during a patrol in Warwick on Friday evening.

At around 6pm, police occupants of the vehicle, and 23, were dealt with at were conducting a targeted three males from South the scene and as they had patrol on Albion Street when Brisbane. no prior offences, will enter they spotted a suspicious A subsequent search of the a drug diversion program vehicle in a car park at the vehicle revealed a number of with police. rear of business premises. drug utensils.

The third occupant was Police spoke with the Two of the men, aged 18 released without charge.

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Two head of cattle died after being struck by a vehicle at Pilton in the early hours of Thursday morning last week.

A 29-years-old Lockyer Valley man was returning home after work when, at 12.30am, his small SUV struck a cow and a calf which had wandered onto the Gatton-Clifton Road in the dark.

The incident occurred just east of the Pilton Valley Road/Manapouri Road intersection.

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The safety of our community and staff is our priority.

To assist in the management of Coronavirus and meet State Government guidelines, we’re working through a staged approach to re-open our services and facilities. Campgrounds are now open including, Lake Cressbrook, Bowenville Recreation Reserve, Swinging Bridge Park, Yarraman Weir Park, Clifton Recreation Reserve, Cecil Plains Caravan Park and Yarramalong Weir. Changes are being reviewed and updated regularly, visit www.tr.qld. gov.au/servicechanges to stay up-to-date.

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Clifton Police, fire an ambulance personnel were sent to the crash site.

Senior Constable Tyson Morris said the driver of the SUV escaped injury, although his vehicle was extensively damaged and had to be towed from the scene.

He said the cow and calf were killed.

Senior Constable Tyson warned motorists of the dangers of stock on rural roads at night time.

Drivers need to be extra vigilant when travelling on dark roads.

On the other hand, owners of stock should endeavour to ensure that their animals are kept away from public roads after dark.

SDRC to benefit from more funding

What does Toowoomba’s City Centre of 2030 look like for you? We’re looking to understand your ideas, priorities and thoughts on your city’s centre – beyond 2020. Share your vision for: • Activation: How do we create a more vibrant life and usability of the CBD? • Connectivity: Better ways to move around the City Centre?

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Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) will benefit from $41,037 worth of funding thanks to Round Four of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF).

The first $20,000 will go of funding his electorate public assets, kick-start local toward a project that will received. economies and bring the aim to deliver a youth“I’ve now secured more community together.” focused event promoting than $45 million through Round Four of the music, food and physical BBRF projects in the BBRF includes a total activity.

Maranoa electorate since $200 million in grants, The remaining funds will 2016 which is a great result with projects falling under go toward a project that will for communities in our part the Infrastructure Projects deliver a comprehensive of the world,” he said.

Stream or the Community strategic events plan for the “There has been good Investments Stream.

Southern Downs, with a rainfall in the regions this Across Maranoa, 12 BBRF focus on social and economic year but it takes more than infrastructure projects will sustainability. one or two storms to get be funded with $21,204,009 Member for Maranoa through drought and that’s and seven BBRF community David Littleproud said he why this funding is so projects will be funded with was pleased with the amount important – to improve our $138,087.

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Blue card saga won’t bother Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade

The Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade remains in a strong position for the upcoming fire season despite the Queensland Government’s rural fire fighter blue card saga which could have cut up to 5,000 firies from the force.

First Officer of the Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade Gary Greer said 99 per cent of his members already have their blue card, with the remaining one per cent currently going through the approval process.

“I have no doubts 100 per cent of my guys will get them,” he said.

“It costs volunteers nothing, it’s the fire service who pays.

“We work with the public and do demonstrations at schools and with kids so it’s just extra piece of mine from them,” he said.

As of May 30, 74 per cent of rural fire volunteers had applied or received a blue card, leaving more than a quarter without one.

The State Government has extended the deadline for another 12 months however, meaning these volunteers will be available for the upcoming fire season.

Member for Condamine Pat Weir said implementation of the new regulations has been mismanaged from the very beginning.

“Queensland is only months away from the next bushfire season and our

The newly constructed Cambooya Rural Fire Station was used as a control point for the South West Queensland bushfires in 2019.

volunteer rural firefighters will play a vital role in protecting communities across the state,” Mr Weir said.

“Our RFS volunteers were integral in battling the blazes that destroyed homes, sheds, infrastructure and over 13,000 hectares of land in the Condamine electorate last year.

“RFS stations in the Condamine electorate cannot afford to have rural firefighters hand in their badges in the lead up to bushfire season and Labor pushing back the deadline for a third time is an admission they have botched this whole process from start to finish.

“Labor Minister Craig Crawford must personally apologise to each and every rural fire volunteer today over this fiasco and the way he has treated our rural communities,” Mr Weir said.

As always, firies are urging residents to begin preparing for the upcoming season.

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Littleproud happy as Nationals Deputy Leader

Member for Maranoa and Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud says he is comfortable with his role in the National Party.

Mr Littleproud made make a difference, to leave a his feelings known in legacy.

“Now, there’s not too response to a question asked of him after he delivered many people that even get to a speech to the Rural Parliament.

“There’s not too many Press Club of Victoria last people that even get to Thursday.

He was asked if he become a Cabinet Minister, wanted the Nationals leader- but to be the Deputy leader ship and if he considered of the National Party is an himself a viable option to honour that I can walk away calm the tension between from.

“Whether by popular Queensland Nationals and those south of the border, in demand I’m kicked out of the next election by my the federal party.

“Let me say, there is all electorate in Maranoa or not, 21 of us that come into this I’m comfortable in my own Parliament, as there would skin.

“And I’m just getting be with the other 150 that are in the Parliament, all on with the job as the rest come in with ambition and are, I think people that to say you don’t, you’d make commentary that be lying,” Mr Littleproud there’s division, make a misunderstanding of that said.

“But let me say, I’m very - the passion and pride comfortable where I am in regional Australia and being the Agriculture diversity, more than a Minister and I’m honoured political play.”

Mr Littleproud said to be the Deputy leader of there are no tensions in the the National Party.

“If that is all the politics Federal National Party and provides me, then when suggested that speculation I leave I’m going to be was the result of a lot of happy because I’ve had an commentary from outside opportunity to be able to the party room.

The confusing case of Ridley’s Mill Felton crash leaves

There’s been another twist in the complicated case surrounding the operation of the Ridley Agriproducts feed mill at Clifton.

The Ridley Corporation totalling $135,822.75. infrastructure. for such an operation, purchased the mill more TRC planners reviewed there had been no charges At yesterday’s meeting than twenty years ago, of the TRC Planning and the situation and applied. unaware that the correct Development Cr Carol Taylor Committee, recommended that Council approvals were not in place Councillors were told that not agree with the applicant’s questioned Ridley’s for the sort of industry Ridley was objecting to the representations and refuse assertion that the mill does which has developed on level of charges applied. the request. not generate additional the site, at 1 Mary Street, However it was demand on infrastructure.

Ridley claimed that the Clifton (off the southern end current use has operated on recommended that Council She said the business is of King Street). the site for approximately discount the charges by growing.

When the problem 24 Cr Taylor said it’s years and the $50,000 in accordance with realised last year, Ridley commencement of operation the Council’s Temporary important to the district Agriproducts and the of Development and provides a lot of jobs, the use pre-dates Economic Toowoomba Regional Council’s for District however there would infrastructure Incentives Council (TRC) worked to charging be additional stress on regimes; the Townships Policy. correct the situation and company has paid all This would reduce the Council’s infrastructure. despite complaints from Council non-development charges to $85,822.75.

She said the charges nearby residents, Council fees and charges levied Planners said the should be applied. gave conditional approval on the site; the approved reduction of charges in this The Committee adopted for the mill to continue development does not case is an appropriate use the recommendation from operating as a High Impact generate additional demand of the incentive policy. the planners that the Industry.

Some Councillors asked discounted fees apply. on Council’s trunk infraThe Development Permit structure networks; and about the retrospective It is expected that the under which approval was the Ordinary Meeting demand generated levying of infrastructure next given for a Material Change by the approved use charges, however it was of Council, scheduled for of Use at the site, has come can be accommodated pointed out that, as the site next Tuesday, will agree with with Infrastructure Charges within existing planned had never been approved this.

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Peeps into the Past 25 Years Ago Extracts from The Clifton Courier dated June 15, 1995

I love a good bushwalk.

I, like so many of my fellow cooped-up Queenslanders fangin’ for a bit of a freedom in These Uncertain Times, decided to take advantage of the glorious autumn weather and head out for a cheeky weekend bushwalk.

Now, before we go anywhere, I think it’s important to call it a bushwalk. It’s not a hike. I mean, it was a few kilometres, so I suppose you could reasonably describe it as “a fair hike” but, when it comes nouns, I prefer the term bushwalk. Perhaps I’m being patriotic or perhaps I’m being pedantic, but I feel like you can only refer to a bushwalk as a hike if you’re stepping on some significant inclines. I mean, I don’t think it needs to be a hard and fast rule with a cut-off. I’m not saying that all ventures where you’re dealing with an overall slope average of 15-degrees or fewer is a bushwalk and anything over 16 degrees is qualifies as a hike – it’s more the vibe of the thing. Plus, speaking of the vibe, “bushwalk” has much more of an Australian aura, whereas “hike” makes me think of characters on reality TV shows like The Hills going on a stroll around the Hollywood sign in expensive activewear.

But it’s not just me being all anti-Americanisation – even though I find myself understanding my father’s deep hatred of the use of the word “sweater” instead of jumper more and more – it goes beyond that. “Bushwalk” evokes the sound of whipbirds, the crunch of leaves underfoot, the land of sweeping plains and all that jazz. It’s not just about the act of walking; it’s about immersing yourself in nature and shouting out the random lines of bush poetry you remember from Grade 5.

It also gives you a chance to drop a few g’days.

You really need to be prepared for a bit of a g’day action on the track. The bushwalk from the other day was one of those tracks that looped back on itself, meaning you would pass people coming back the other way. It wasn’t bumperto-bumper peak hour traffic, but it was fairly busy. Lots of people were coming past.

Usually, your standard bushwalking track isn’t much more than a metre wide, so passing someone can be fairly intimate. And if you lock eyes, you’ve got to do something to acknowledge that moment of connection.

I think most of us can agree that shooting out a cheeky little “g’day” with a nod of the head is the best course of action, even if you wouldn’t normally whip out a “g’day” in your day-to-day life.

I’ll be honest, I don’t utilise that greeting in many other contexts. Sure, I’ll quote Slim Dusty’s G’day G’day, when confronted with something delicious, impressive or unexpected. For example, I might let out a growler of a “g’day g’day” after pulling a loaf of bread out of the oven. Or if I check on the seeds I planted and see a few sprouts poking out of the soil. Or if I’m scrolling through my inbox and unexpectedly see a photo of a girl who was on the same Contiki tour as me modelling a tracksuit in an email I was sent by a sportswear brand I keep meaning to unsubscribe from. I use it as if to say, “well look at what we’ve got here”.

But I don’t use it for its intended purposes nearly enough.

That’s the beauty of the bushwalk, you connect with the rugged landscape, but you also get to tap into the stereotypical Aussie inside you, ready to tackle a croc or compare knives.

G’day just says so much. It says, “I acknowledge you as a person and I have general warm wishes towards you” but does so in the space of about 1.23 seconds. It’s short enough to get out so an oncoming bushwalker has enough time to fashion a response. And, let’s be honest, all it requires is an earnest “g’day” in return.

But you want to be the first person to speak when confronted with an oncoming bushwalker so you can establish the interaction as an exchange of g’days. You have to be ready to go, otherwise the other bushwalker might let out a “hey there” or, even worse, a “how’s it going?”, which leaves you on the back foot because you have to answer but don’t have enough time to ask how they’re going in return before they move on, and then it looks like you don’t care how they’re going, which makes you the worst bushwalker on the track.

So, if you’re about to go out for a bushwalk, make sure you apply sunscreen, wear a hat and back your water bottle. But, please, do not forget to have a couple g’days locked, loaded and ready to go. It’s critically important.

- Dannielle Maguire

GOAL ALMOST REACHED . . .

The Sister Kenny Memorial Committee is pleased to be able to inform all the wonderful people who have assisted in any way with the project, that it is very close to achieving its goal. The Memorial, when constructed, will serve not only as a fitting memorial to a remarkable lady, but also have on display material to inform people, especially the younger generation, about Sister Kenny’s work among the victims of poliomyelitis for over 30 years. «««««««« FIRE TEAM DECLARED THE WINNERS AFTER RE-COUNT The Clifton Fire Brigade Team has been declared the winner of the South West Queensland Regional Auxiliary Championships following a re-count of the points. The organisers have blamed a computer error for the mix-up. «««««««« REUNION WAS A HUGE SUCCESS The F. E. Logan Hall, beautifully decorated in the appropriate green and gold, came alive on Saturday night with the attendance of approximately 150 past players and supporters from the era 1965 to 1981, at Wattles R.L. Club’s Reunion.

Council must raise a total loan of $231,000. «««««««« WALKATHON The Parents’ and Citizens’ Association of the Clifton State High School with the co-operation of Staff and Students is conducting a walkathon on Saturday, June 20. Funds raised will be used for sporting and educational facilities at the School. «««««««« ALLORA STUDENT WINS “YOUTH SPEAKS FOR AUSTRALIA” CONTEST The final of the “Youth Speaks for Australia” competition, conducted by the Clifton Jaycees at the Clifton High School on Friday night, was won by Allora student Terry Nunn, who will now represent the district in the Area Finals at Pittsworth.

75 Years Ago Extracts from The Clifton Courier dated June 9, 1945 CONSTABLE APPOINTED Notice has been received

by Sergt. W. Borghardt that Constable C. R. Lobban, of Cairns, has been transferred to Clifton in place of Constable N. T. Behm. Constable Lobban is expected to arrive in Clifton early next week. «««««««« VISIT BY BRITISH SAILORS A party of British sailors has just completed a week’s leave in the Clifton district, where they were the guests of farmers and their families in different parts, principally in the Pilton district. It was

unfortunate that the Pilton A.C.F. rodeo, at which it was hoped the visitors would have an opportunity to see an interesting side of Australian life, had to be abandoned due to wet weather. «««««««« SAW BOMBARDMENT OF WEWAK In a letter to the secretary of the Clifton and District Soldiers’ Welfare Fund (Mr W. Patten), Pte. A. C. Stringer says he had the interesting experience of being on one of the big boats that took part in the bombardment of Wewak.

When he landed on Wewak he expected to see something of a town, but the scene presented a desolate scene of destruction. He describes the number of smashed Japanese aeroplanes, trucks and cars as terrific.

Snapshot from Yesteryear

50 Years Ago Extracts from The Clifton Courier dated June 12, 1970

TOWN WATER SUPPLY GOOD Clifton’s town water supply is ample for the needs for the town’s sewerage scheme, Councillors were informed at the June Council meeting. Although Clifton and District is in the grip of a severe drought, the level of the water in the two bores that supply water to the town, is still at a safe level and no water restrictions are planned at this stage. «««««««« TENDERS TO BE CALLED SOON It is anticipated that tenders will be called shortly for the construction of the Clifton Sewerage Scheme.

Council plans to raise a loan of $80,000 for the preliminary approach and to date has a firm offer of $10,000 from the State Government Insurance Office.

To cover the construction of the scheme,

The pool at the Westbrook Boys Home in 1965.

100 Years Ago Extracts from The Clifton Courier dated June 8, 1920

ITEMS OF INTEREST A proclamation reducing the price of Kerosene has been issued: The proclaimed price will be - Laurel Kerosene 81/2d per quart, 10/6 per tin, and 21s. per case. Light of the Age Kerosene 81/2d per quart, 11s. per tin, and 22s. per case.

Rumour has it that Mr W. R. Ross, Clifton, has decided to contest the Cunningham seat at the coming State Elections.

Rumour has it that the price paid for April milk to suppliers will be in excess to that on any previous

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payments. «««««««« PERSONAL Sir James D. Connolly, who received a Knighthood on King’s Birthday, has been Agent General for Western Australia since 1817. He is a native of Allora and was educated at the Warwick Public School and Catholic Schools.

Sir James is a brother of

Mrs M. J. Brosnan, “Listowel”, Headington Hill (Clifton).

Mr G. H. Hodgson and family returned to Clifton last weekend after holidaying at the seaside.

Mr F. Sisley, who has been taking Mr Hodgson’s place as manager of the N.S.W. Bank, Clifton, returned to Brisbane by today’s mail.

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Dangerous hooning an ongoing issue in Allora

Late night hoon activity still seems to be an issue in the local area, with predominantly young people still not heeding the road-safety message.

Shortly after 11pm last injured. plates were seized and the Friday night, Allora police This activity followed vehicle immediately put off detected a 20-years-old their performance of a the road for the next three Warwick man performing burnout at the intersection months. burnouts on the Warwick of Forde Street and South Allora police officers Allora Road at Deuchar.

Street in Allora only minutes said that there will be no The driver of the Holden earlier. leniency or lee-way given utility involved, lost control The male driver has been with these types of offences, of his vehicle upon Police issued traffic offence notices due the frequency of traffic approach and ended up in totalling $700 which will crashes within the local the nearby table-drain. cause the loss of his licence. rural area; the potential Neither he nor his Due to these actions risk of serious injury or passenger, a 21-years-old being classed a ‘Type 1’ death to the drivers and man from nearby Berat, were hoon activity, his registration other road users.

Thank a volunteer during Rural Fire Service Week

Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford said he wanted to thank each of the state’s hardworking RFS volunteers during RFS Week from June 7 to 13.

Whether it is hours alongside our partner “These awards are spent on the fireground or agencies and local given to those volunteers assisting in the response and landholders to prepare who showed exceptional leadership, commitment recovery to natural disasters, Queenslanders,” he said. protecting their Queensland’s Rural Fire “As soon as bushfires hit, to and Service (RFS) volunteers will volunteers will be the first communities have reason to celebrate this ones on the fireground both outstanding contribution to week. on Queensland soil and, their individual brigades.

“Congratulations to all “I cannot say it enough when needed, ready to be award recipients on your -- our RFS volunteers do a deployed to other states.” work and fantastic job in keeping the Queensland Fire and outstanding community safe, especially Emergency Services (QFES) on-going contribution to after facing yet another Commissioner Greg Leach Queensland communities.”

Rural Fire Service challenging bushfire season also extended his personal Commissioner last year and this is a thanks to RFS volunteers Assistant John Bolger said in addition week to say a big thank you across the state. to all of them,” Mr Crawford “We don’t know what the regional awards a was chosen said. this year will bring in terms volunteer Mr Crawford said many of natural disasters, but what to receive the Assistant RFS volunteers were we do know is that we will Commissioner Volunteer of currently conducting fire have the people ready to the Year Award.

“Barry Dyer from prevention activities across respond when needed,” he Widgee District Rural Fire the state in preparation said. for the upcoming bushfire “In celebration of RFS Brigade received this special season.

Week, we recognised a award for his exemplary “You will no doubt see volunteer from each of and loyal service to both his yellow trucks and our our seven regions with the brigade and the community,” volunteers conducting Regional Volunteer of the Mr Bolger said.

“His compassion, hazard reduction burns Year Award. enthusiasm, optimism and encouragement showcase everything an RFS volunteer should aspire to.

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CLIFTON GOLF CLUB

TUESDAY SPORTERS 2nd June, 9 hole Stableford. Winner, Grant Humble 21 (ocb); Runner-up, John Keleher 21. Rundowns: Jackson Free 19, Tony Gillam 19, Christine Snars 18. Other scores: Greg Andrews 16, Ralph Snars 16, Kev Meara 16, Les Scotton 16, Ian Jones 16, Ken Turner 15, Mitch Gillam 14, John Davis 13, Greg Dalgliesh 13, John Beard 12.

Sporters is on every Tuesday with hit-off from 11.30am to 2pm.

WEDNESDAY LADIES 3rd June, Ladies 18 hole Stableford competition for a trophy donated by Collette Rynne.

Winner, Agnes Wright 40 points; Runnerup, Collette Rynne 35 points.

Best 9 Holes, June Kuhn 16.

Other scores: Christine Snars 33, Avril Millard 27, Vicki Brewer 25, Jean Payne 23, Gloria Moore 20.

17th June, Ladies 18 hole Stroke competition for the Monthly Medal and fewest putts. Names in 8.45am, hitoff 9am. All welcome.

FRIDAY HACKERS 5th June, 12 hole Stableford. Winner, Adrian Hilton 26; Runner-up, John Davis 24.

Rundowns: David McAuley 23, John Byrne 23, Greg Andrews 22, James Ehrlich 21, Mitch Gillam 21. Other scores: John Harper 20, John Keleher 20, Tony Gillam 19, Cameron Fiechtner 19, Ian Jones 19, Evan Caldwell 15, Travis Fiechtner 13.

Hackers is on every Friday. Hit-off from noon to 2.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come and play.

SATURDAY SLASHERS 6th June, 3rd Round of the Clifton Courier Challenge, 18 hole Stableford. Winner, David Robins 38 points; Runner-up, Gary Riddle 34 (ocb). Rundowns: Darren Hedges 34, James Ehrlich 34. Other scores: Adrian Hilton 33, Ken Turner 33, Col Shields 33, Jack Farrell 32, Cameron Fiechtner 29, Neil Brown 29, Jane Farrell 29, Col Hoey 28, Collette Rynne 26, Gail Riddle 22, Matt Tate 19. Leaders after three rounds are: 1st - David

Robins 102, Adrian Hilton 102, 3rd - Ken Turner 101.

13th June, 18 hole Stableford for a club trophy (time sheet).

SUNDAY SWINGERS 7th June, competition was an 18 hole Stroke for Monthly Medals.

Ladies’ trophy sponsored by Toowoomba Carrying Co. and Men’s sponsored by Vanderfield.

Winners: Ladies, Jane Farrell 70 net; Men, Jack Farrell 69 net. Runners-up: Ladies, Genny Imhoff 71 net; Men, Graham Riddle 71 net.

Fewest Putts Glass winners were Daniel Hedges 28 (ocb) and Jane Farrell 33.

Rundowns: Ladies - Collette Rynne 76, June Kuhn 79 (ocb); Men - John Baxter 72 (ocb), Laurie Riddle 72, Darren Hedges 74, Col Hoey 75, Greg Smith 75, Michael Bowe 75. Other scores: Ladies - Gloria Moore 79, Wendy Ladewig 80, Tabatha Tape 80, Megan Murphy 85, Julia Ritson 89; Men Gary Riddle 76, Col Shields 76, Glen Hogarth 77, Rob Imhoff 78, Doug Macbeth 79, Rougan Geraghty 79, Cutta Murphy 79, Daniel Hedges 79, Lyster Rickert 79, Greg Andrews 79, Robert Meara 80, Ian Jones 80, Jackson Free 80, Andrew Catlow 81, Bill Bailey 82, Cameron Fiechtner 83, David Robins 84, Jake Castles 96.

14th June, 27 hole Mixed Foursomes. Tee Times: 10.30 Rougan & Jean, Troy & Bec; 10.40 Col & Julia, Gary & Gail; 10.50 Jack & Jane, Col & Collette; 11am Joe Genny, Paul & Wendy; 11.10 Bill & Gloria, David & June; 11.20 John Keleher & Vicki, Paul & Avril. 11.30 Darren & Megan, Daniel & Tabatha.

No other competition will be held on this day other than the Foursomes. If you want to play golf it will be a social game only with Foursomes players given right of way. Players are encouraged to turn up and have a competition game on the Saturday.

MATCHPLAYS Players are reminded to be proactive in organising their matchplays. Contact

Darren for any phone numbers/handicaps or questions. Players to pay $5 for each Matchplay round.

Good luck to all players.

CLUB ROSTER Mowing: Jack Farrell.

GOLF AT CLIFTON On Saturdays and Sundays, time sheet only.

Contact Darren on 0411 960 393, email djhedgesgolf@gmail. com or Facebook messenger/ Clifton Golf Club page message for available tee times.

CLUBHOUSE Enter the clubhouse via the front door. Players and visitors are to make use of the hand sanitiser supplied as you walk in before touching any computer screens, fridge doors etc.

ALCOHOL Alcohol is permitted to be consumed only whilst sitting at the dining tables inside the clubhouse (sold at the bar). No alcohol is permitted to be consumed on the golf course. No alcohol is to be bought to the club.

LOCAL RULES A reminder to all those playing competition golf on Saturdays and Sundays: we are playing preferred lie fairways in play only and no “Gimmies”. All staked trees (no matter the height) are a free drop no closer to the hole.

All members are to ensure all players respect the Government’s restrictions.

Sanitised cards will be made available to players prior to play.

Do not congregate in more than 20 in a group at the club.

Keep 1.5 metres physical distance at all times.

Flags are not to be touched or removed. They are to stay in the hole even when chipping or putting.

No rakes (preferred lie in bunker).

All prizes will be club vouchers and golf ball rundowns given out to players in the following days. No presentations to be done on the day.

All competition green fees are as normal.

All club members playing social golf are required to still pay the $5 social fee.

- Darren Hedges & Gary Riddle

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Funding for farm microgrids

Farmers may benefit from more secure, affordable and reliable energy after a group of agriculture and energy organisations was successful in securing $654,807 to assess the advances of microgrids through the Federal Government’s Regional and Remote Communities Reliability Fund.

The Queensland Farmers’ currently using solar on farm Federation (QFF) will and previous research has partner with industry showed, they want to be part member Cotton Australia, of the energy solution.

“This project will help our ReAqua and Constructive Energy to deliver the project members understand where which will consider whether microgrids work best, such microgrids can offer benefits as at the fringe of the grid,” to agricultural electricity Ms Brown said.

Managing Director of consumers as well as ReAqua, Ben Lee said the networks.

QFF CEO Dr Georgina funding was great news for Davis said unsustainable the industry and created an electricity costs were eroding opportunity to build practical the viability and productivity knowledge for challenges of many agriculture facing the agriculture sector businesses and alternative in transitioning to clean solutions were needed so energy solutions.

“Increasingly when talking Queensland farmers could continue to competitively to farmers, we have seen produce world class food, the need to understand alternative ways energy fibre and foliage.

“Microgrids offer an can be shared, stored and exciting new model for distributed so that low farms to buy and sell power carbon energy benefits not with this Project analysing only irrigators, but also four demonstration virtual their neighbours and local microgrids in New South communities,” Mr Lee said.

Managing Director of Wales and Queensland, to test their suitability in Constructive Energy Ashley different circumstances. Bland said these projects In addition, it will include were critical to the future of community consultation and regional Australia.

“As we transition from workshops, data collection old-style and modelling to understand centralised costs and benefits and generation to a diverse and provide guidance to industry decentralised grid, it is vital and government,” Dr Davis to understand how new models can be applied to said.

Cotton Australia Policy benefit regional industry and Officer Jennifer Brown said communities,” Mr Bland one in four growers were said.

If you have any local stories you think may be relevant for The Back Paddock, send them to editorial@cliftoncourier.com.au or give us a call on 4697 3603.

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New technology to help minimise chemical spray drift

Minimising spray drift is a high priority for Australian agriculture and now two leading research organisations are calling for expressions of interest for the implementation of a hazardous weather warning system which will utilise remote sensing technology to provide real-time weather data to grain and cotton growers.

The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and the Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) wish to partner with interested third parties to develop and deploy a Spray Drift Hazard Alert and Warning System for use in New South Wales and Queensland with potential to expand to other states and industries.

GRDC Manager Chemical Regulation Gordon Cumming said the aim of the investment was to create a system to improve onfarm decision making, by accurately identifying and predicting hazardous spray conditions.

“Reducing the risk of spray drift is imperative for social, environmental and financial reasons for Australian agriculture and the wider community,” Mr Cumming said.

“GRDC and CRDC are committed to investing in research to improve on-farm practices, the sustainability of agriculture and more specifically the enduring profitability of Australian growers.”

Mr Cumming said current regulations provided strict guidelines for the application of agricultural chemicals and did not permit spraying when hazardous surface temperature inversions were present.

In an inversion, chemical droplets can remain suspended in the inversion layer in concentrated form

and be carried significant distances.

“Inversions are present most nights for different lengths of time, which can severely limit spray opportunities. This is a particular concern during summer when spraying during daylight is often compromised due to high temperatures or plants experiencing moisture stress,” Mr Cumming said.

“Until recently there has been no reliable and accurate method to determine when inversion conditions are hazardous for agricultural spraying.”

This collaborative, new investment will build on research that investigated the effect of near-surface temperature on spray operations and produced methodology and algorithms which allow accurate predictions of hazardous inversion conditions.

CRDC Executive Director Ian Taylor said the expression of interest (EOI) represented the next step in the process of improving spray drift hazard detection by creating an effective warning system for growers.

“Spray drift is a significant issue for agriculture and this investment represents a vital cross industry collaboration to improve information and outcomes at a farm level,” Dr Taylor said.

The EOI seeks proposals for the building of a

tower network, and the development of software with remote sensing capability to provide information back to grain and cotton growers and spray contractors about weather conditions.

“This work involves establishing, operating and maintaining a network of Profiling Automatic Weather Stations (PAWS), initially across the grain and cotton regions of Queensland and New South Wales, with the potential to expand nationally,” Mr Cumming said.

“Once developed and deployed this spray drift

hazard alert and warning system will consist of PAWS which collect and process local weather data and provide accurate real time information as well as short-term forecasting about surface inversions to growers or spray contractors.

“Preferably this information would be presented alongside other relevant weather information that affects decision making by spray operators, ” Mr Cumming said.

For more information about the EOI on spray drift hazard alert and warning system visit the GDRC website.

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THE CLIFTON COURIER

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Equality key to our region says Mayor

Recreation Reserve re-opens

Toowoomba Regional Council has re-opened the Clifton Recreation Reserve to campers and recreational vehicles in line with the Queensland Government’s Roadmap to Easing COVID-19 restrictions.

Toowoomba Regional Mayor Paul Antonio has re-stated that equality is a key value of our Toowoomba Region.

The Clifton Reserve is one of seven the Council re-opened last Friday.

Mayor Paul Antonio said the easing of restrictions was an acknowledgement of the commitment of the community to abiding

by State and Federal Government public health directions.

“The re-opening of our campgrounds is a further step towards the return to normality,” Mayor Antonio said.

Council rest areas have

been allowed to remain open throughout COVID-19 restrictions.

“We thank the community for their continued patience during this unique time,” Mayor Antonio said.

“Users will still need to adhere to relevant Queensland Health requirements with a maximum gathering of twenty persons permitted under Stage Two easing of restrictions.

“While there is no limit to the number of groups of

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• Is there plenty of distance between each group (can you play ball between each group; can you talk easily without overhearing another group)?

• Is there an empty space for your group to sit comfortably, that is still a good distance from others?

• Is there somewhere less crowded we can go to, that isn’t far from here to be on the safe side?

“Our number one priority during this challenging time is the health and wellbeing of our community and staff,” the Mayor said.

“We would ask that the community continue to follow hygiene guidelines, whether at home or attending public spaces.

“I would also remind everyone to refer to the information on updated restrictions, particularly guidelines on gatherings, provided by the State Government’s lead agency Queensland Health, during this pandemic.”

Other Council-controlled campgrounds which reopened on Friday are at Bowenville, Cooyar, Yarraman, Cecil Plains, Pampas and Crows Nest.

For more information on updated Queensland Health Guidelines on the easing of restrictions go to www.health.qld.gov.au/ coronavirus For information on changes to Toowoomba Regional Council services and facilities, due to the impact of coronavirus, visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/ servicechanges

Mayor Antonio said Toowoomba Region is one of the most family-friendly and liveable cities in Australia, a tag that is reinforced by a peaceful and safe environment.

“We pride ourselves as a diverse society that is encouraging people from all different backgrounds,” the Mayor said.

“Any society based on tolerance and understanding of diverse cultures is a better place to live.

“It is of utmost importance to acknowledge the remarkable contributions of our first peoples to this community.

“It is why, as a Region, we acknowledge the Aboriginal parties whose song lines traverse the lands we are on today and pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

“I support a society that recognises and respects the unique culture, rights and contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

“In the past week, our Region recognised the 20th Anniversary of Reconciliation Week, twenty years on from when Australia came together to walk on bridges and roads across the nation to show support for a more reconciled

Australia.

“We all have a responsibility to work toward authentic and meaningful Reconciliation.

“It is up to each of us to think about how best to build stronger relationships and enhanced respect between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians.

Mayor Antonio said that from the first peoples who came across southern Queensland to the Bunya Festivals, this Region has always been a place where languages and cultures meet”, Mayor Antonio said.

“Toowoomba Region continues to be a place where all languages and cultures meet, with people from all over the world making this their home.

“Our success as a culturally diverse and socially cohesive city is firmly grounded in our adherence to the values which underpin Australia society – freedom of speech, freedom of worship, democracy, mateship and, colloquially speaking, giving everyone a ‘fair go’.

“With 118 different cultural backgrounds speaking 100 different languages, the Toowoomba Region welcomes and embraces diversity in our

TRC launches 10 year review in master plan

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has launched a ten-year review of the Toowoomba City Centre Master Plan with Council urging residents to get involved in the conversation that will help understand community priorities for the remaining ten years of the plan.

Mayor Antonio said part of an updated 10-year Your City Centre – Beyond ‘Your City Centre Beyond implementation plan.

2020 review will provide an 2020’ celebrates the progress “The community engage- evidence-based guide that made in implementing ment will focus on five will support Council in the priority projects in the themes that will provide prioritising developments Toowoomba CBD and seeks a broad range of feedback now, and into the community feedback on that will contribute to future future.” priorities over the next ten investment. The themes are: “This ten-year review years.

Activated: Creative ideas will also provide an ideal “Through online events for the City Centre? opportunity to plan for our and engagement, residents Connected: Better ways post-COVID-19 future by from the region will be able to move around the City looking at possibilities such to contribute their feedback Centre? as extended outdoor dining, and ideas for the future of the Greener: More trees in the promoting local small Toowoomba City Centre,” City Centre? business and creating safe Mayor Antonio said.

Liveable: Want to live in and healthy connections.

“The responses will give a the City Centre?

Community feedback will snapshot of our communities Post COVID-19: What’s be accepted until 10 July. current aspirations for our your City Centre post To find out more, visit city heart and will guide COVID-19?” https://yoursay.tr.qld.gov.au/ future development as Mayor Antonio said the citycentre

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“Each year Council joins with the community to celebrate our multiculturalism as we host one of Australia’s most successful Languages and Cultural festivals and each year enjoy the colour and excitement of Harmony Day celebrations.

“Toowoomba Region is the third largest refugee settlement area in Queensland, and each year we welcome hundreds of new residents from a refugee background.

“In June 2013, our Region’s commitment to diversity gained formal recognition when we became a Refugee Welcome Zone, and we continue to progress as a model city of Peace and Harmony.

“Our Council employs a full-time position that oversees anything that deals with Multicultural society and is a constant liaison with all of our cultural communities.

“At this challenging time, when the world faces a global pandemic and social unrest, it is important to restate that our Toowoomba Region values equality.

“Our Region is committed to the principle that everyone is treated equally, regardless of their ancestry or religious denominations.”

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