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It’s crunch time for endangered local butterfly
There is deep concern for the future of the Bulloak Jewel Butterfly, which has a very restricted habitat in a small number of areas to the west of Clifton. The Department of Environment and Science in Queensland has recently changed the environmental status of the Bulloak Jewel Butterfly from Endangered to Critically Endangered to align with Federal legislation. The next step after Critically Endangered is Extinct. The Department says the butterfly originally occurred at Mount Emlyn near Millmerran but has not been seen there since 1967. Since 2000 it has been
confirmed at two sites one being the Ellangowan Nature Reserve, the other Bendidee National Park north east of Goondiwindi. The Ellangowan site is on Main Roads land. An Environmental Officer with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), Peter Sparshott, told The Clifton Courier that all of the TMR studies in the last couple of years have shown that there are fewer butterflies flying now than previously recorded. “It has also been noted
that the two traditional flying periods are now not as distinct, indicating that the whole life-cycle of the butterfly has been altered and most likely to a significant change in climate - hot and dry,” Mr Sparshott said. He said that fact that the Bulloak Jewel is now considered to be Critically Endangered is not a good outlook for the butterfly and all of the other organisms that are co-dependent on it. Entomologist Don Sands OAM, an Honorary Fellow
at the CSIRO, is one of the original people to describe the butterfly in 1969 and has been doing the field work for TMR. He has previously suggested that drought was not kind to the Bulloak Jewel Butterfly. The State Department of Environment and Science has asked locals to keep an eye out for the butterfly settling among bull oak tree canopies and to report any sightings to the local Parks and Wildlife Office at Rangeville (Toowoomba).
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After being delayed by rain and COVID-19, Clifton Landcare group members met up at the secret Bulloak Butterfly Habitat Control Site to install a sign on the gate into the exclusion fenced area. The total exclusion fencing was erected in September 2019 by the Landcare Group with an environmental grant from the Toowoomba Regional Council. Photo, Pam Ruhle.
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Safer access as Littleproud opens new bridge
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud and Southern Downs Mayor Vic Pennisi officially opened a new bridge that will provide safer access for road users passing through Forest Springs. A number of Southern Downs Councillors were also in attendance for the opening of the Upper Forest Springs Road Bridge Replacement. Mayor Pennisi said the bridge upgrades will make a “big difference” to Forest Spring residents and other commuters. “This bridge services not only residents, but farmers and producers, and is a vital piece of infrastructure that keeps the local community connected and moving.” “Council will continue to seek funding opportunities to replace a number of old timber bridges within our road network and undertake important bridge repairs. “While road safety is everyone’s responsibility, Council is committed to building better, safer bridges ABOVE: Southern Downs Mayor Vic Pennisi and Member for Maranoa David across our region for all Littleproud open the Upper Forest Springs Road Bridge Replacement. road users, whether they are locals or visitors who travel towns such as Clifton, Allora the other side and you regions, and this piece here to enjoy everything that and Forest Springs in the only have to look into the of infrastructure will be paddocks around us to see the infrastructure that our unique locality has to resurgence from COVID-19. He said it was upgrades how important this bridge empowers them and offer.” Whilst at the opening of like these that are vital for will be to these people that empowers our nation to get are going to get us out of the out of the recession.” the bridge, before moving small towns. “While this may be a COVID-19 recession,” Mr The Federal Government on to the opening of committed $301,400 to the Palmer Bridge in Freestone, smaller one than Palmer Littleproud said. “This is where it will project whilst Southern Member for Maranoa David Bridge, let me say this is Littleproud spoke of the just as important to these happen, it won’t be in Downs Council committed nation’s reliance on small people behind us and on the cities, it will be in the $441,000.
Greenmount Service Centre to remain closed
The Greenmount TRC Service Centre will remain closed “for the time being” according to Finance and Business Strategy portfolio lead Kerry Shine who says the decision has not been made lightly. The centre was temporarily closed earlier this year due to COVID-19 but and was the only centre in the region to remain closed when restrictions were eased. Cr Shine said there were several reasons why centre is still closed. “While we’ve been able to re-open most of our centres, the Greenmount Service Centre will not re-open for the time being,” he said. “This decision has not been made lightly by Council and was made, taking into account the low patronage, its close proximity to the Clifton Service Centre and some identified building issues. “While this particular centre has not re-opened, online via the website. our commitment to our “We acknowledge this Toowoomba Regional Council has decided to keep the community is unwavering decision might not be what Greenmount Service Centre closed for the foreseeable as we continue to look for all our community would future however the adjacent Council works depot is new and different ways to like to hear, but we thank continuing to operate. assist our residents, with them for their continued most services provided over patience during this unique the telephone, email and time,” Cr Shine said.
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Clifton residents involved in drug busts during Road Safety Month
Clifton motorists have been caught up in a number of drug busts made by Allora and Leyburn Police during Road Safety Month. Police charged 10 people in relation to a breach of from Clifton, Allora and domestic violence which Warwick with a total of 16 occurred in Clifton. offences from August 7 to 12. He was arrested and Allora Police Senior released on bail and will Sergeant Damian Grace said attend Warwick Magistrates officers were pro-actively Court at a later date. targeting the possession and DOMESTIC transportation of dangerous DISTURBANCE drugs on local roads. A 43-years-old Clifton man “(The charges were) was arrested in a domestic stemming from the location disturbance related case on of methylamphetamine, Friday around midnight. cannabis and other drugPolice were called to a related items including one Clark Street address before man being in possession of the man decamped from the over 6 ounces (168 grams) residence. of cannabis hidden in his He was later discovered vehicle,” Senior Sergeant hiding from police and Grace said. returned a roadside breath The charges included test of 0.135. multiple counts of supplying The man was taken to ice and MDMA, as well as Warwick Watchhouse. possession of drug utensils EVADING POLICE and disqualified driving. A 22-years-old Nobby All will appear for the woman will face caught Warwick Magistrates Court after she evaded police in later this year. Toowoomba on August 3. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Clifton Police eventually A 30-years-old Green- located the woman last mount man was arrested Thursday.
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Updates from the Toowoomba Region Dams open for recreation activities
If you’re tired of being indoors, head to one of our dams this weekend to enjoy a picnic, bushwalk or a spot of fishing. Here is a list of which dams are open and types of activities you can do. Cooby – Loveday Cove and Cooby Dam wall open Allowed activities: boating (non-powered and electric motors only) fishing windsurfing picnics and BBQ’s playgrounds and bushwalking. Cressbrook – Picnic area and campground open Allowed activities: boating (fuelled and non-powered) fishing camping picnics and BBQ’s, and bushwalking. Perseverance – open to the Perseverance Aquatic Club for water and land-based activities. Each week we test the water for algae and numerous microbiological paramenters. This is to ensure it remains safe for contact without water treatment. During times of drought and changing weather conditions we may see these levels increase at any time and require the closure of the dams for recreation. Stay up-to-date with dam conditions by visiting www.tr.qld.gov.au/dams
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Despite smaller population numbers, rural road fatalities make up two-thirds of the annual death toll. The following projects are an example of the rural road safety activities being progressed. These two are also being funded through the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program. Tummaville Road Bridge Renewal will see the construction of a new bridge to replace the Condamine North Branch bridge which was closed in late 2018. Jondaryan – St Ruth Road is receiving an upgrade with the final four kilometre bitumen single-lane section being upgraded between Bowenville Norwin Road and our boundary. For more information on our black spot road projects visit our website and search ‘black spot’.
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CLIFTON WATER Dear Sir, No one could support the idea of drilling more bores into the shallow sub-artesian aquifers near Clifton. The last failed bore was drilled on the bank of Kings Creek down-stream of the sewage outfall. Hopefully the Chamber is not considering following that exhausted and discredited strategy. The water quality has been abysmal and cannot even make a cup of tea. Its destructive effect on everything it comes in contact with has been well understood for decades. Most residents use tanks but Government regulations about rainwater have been confusing and contradictory over time. The Great Artesian Basin extends through Clifton to the Great Divide and beyond. It is substantially deeper than the existing bores at around 300 to 500 metres.
The Basin is replenished by rainfall from the far north and covers most of Queensland. Since the majority of free flowing bores have been capped in the far west it appears that the basin water levels have returned to normal. Many western communities depend on this supply. Access to this treasure has not always been available to us but it is now. The cost of a bore into the Artesian Basin would probably be less than $150k, a mere fraction of the proposed pipeline cost. There are quite a number of artesian bores in the local area so it should not be difficult for TRC to test these bores and establish water quality. Perhaps the Chamber could sponsor this activity. Toowoomba is currently on water restrictions so we should consider the massive and rapid expansion of Toowoomba City which
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leaves the possible extra demand from Clifton as almost irrelevant. Professor Flannery predicted that dams in Queensland would never be full again due to climate change and dams in Southern Queensland are less than 50% now. We would be relying on desalination, an horrendously expensive and environmentally destructive process. Do not forget that water rates are a major, major money earner for local government. Perhaps that is the real driver for building the pipeline. An assessment of cost/ benefit could be quite revealing. The Chamber deserves support for assessing all possible options when considering the Clifton water supply. As far as I am aware the water currently supplied by TRC is from bores between here and Toowoomba. Not all bores are toxic. Supply of drinkable water seems like a basic service from local government and Mr. Maher is more than justified in demanding just that. Ian Jones, Clifton BETHNAL GREEN To the Editor, The plans and spec for Bethnal Green park should certainly be spot on come 2034. John Healy, Glenvale
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A sustainable future for community sports club
The Hodgsonvale Community Sports Club will take a government grant to be used to install solar panels. Federal Member for the successful application,” Groom John McVeigh was he said. “This will be a great at the club to announce the asset for the fast growing grant last Wednesday. Hodgsonvale Sports Club Hodgson Vale community secretary Ted Cavanagh said not only helping to improve the grant would go a long the local environment, but way in ensuring the club to also assist the sporting, and social remains sustainable in the recreational needs that goes with this future. growth by “The solar panels are community something we have reducing energy costs of been chasing for a while these facilities. “Local company Electrical now to help reduce our carbon footprint, help the Sensations will be installing environment and reduce the the panels once all the final costs of electricity used to paper work is completed run the club facilities,” he and the solar panels and inverter arrive. said. “It is hoped that work can Mr Cavanagh said the club appreciated the support commence in the next month or two.” shown from John McVeigh. The Energy Efficient “The Club is very grateful Program for the assistance of the Communities local federal member for was announced as part of Groom, John McVeigh and the Government’s Climate the Federal government’s Solutions Package in the Department of Industry, 2019 Budget. Dr McVeigh said the Science, Energy and Sports Resources for assisting with Hodgsonvale
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ABOVE: The Sports Club will now have solar energy thanks to a government grant. Club was one of two recipients. “Under the program the Hodgsonvale Sports Club will receive $8,717 towards the cost of solar panels at the club and the Help a Friend Club Toowoomba will receive $7,814 towards
the cost of a new hot water system,” he said. “The Government is delivering on its promises and helping community organisations in the Toowoomba region save on power bills during this particularly tough time.”
Toowoomba Regional Council will take the first steps towards introducing smart water meters by sounding out the open market for the latest technology in the next few weeks. Water and Waste data is downloaded into the Committee Chair Cr Rebecca system, with residents able Vonhoff said the Request for to use a web portal and/or Proposal to the open market an app on a device to check that went out last Saturday their usage. If they don’t have will ensure that commercial a computer or smartphone, providers can meet Council’s then nothing will change requirements. from their perspective and “The smart water meters they will receive their meter will bring significant readings as usual. benefits,” she said. “Residents will be able to “The meter replacement review their data and see program will allow for what activities around the advanced analytics and property are high water help balance the entire consumption activities and water network which reduce the chance of bill means Council will be able shock. If properties have ABOVE: Cr Nancy Sommerfield and Cr Rebecca Vonhoff to operate a more efficient an underground leak, the displaying a smart meter similar to the technology that network and assist in early meters will also help with will be used in the Toowoomba Region. detection of leaks and breaks early detection.” “Council expects that approved $2 million for in the network. It is essential Cr Vonhoff said there were meter replacements will stage 1. that all points out of the a number of technologies begin early next year with “The smart meter is system are monitored. available in the market preliminary data flowing by designed to read the water “The current manual and a detailed technical Easter 2021. flow through the street meter reading occurs every evaluation of all the options “The entire roll-out is connection to the property six months, subject to access presented would be carried to the meter. By moving to out to determine which is expected to take three to four and time stamp this flow rate back to a database. automated meter readings the most cost-effective for years. “The full cost to implement “It does not provide any both Council and residents the community and Council. will be able to monitor more “A short-listing process will not be known until a further details about the closely their water usage. with a final recommendation technical assessment has property or its residence and “It is expected that the is expected to go to Council been undertaken during the all data will be secured and meters will provide close for a decision on awarding tender process, however, stored in Australia under our to real-time readings a tender in November this Council’s 2020/21 Capital data sovereignty laws,” Cr Works program has Vonhoff said. depending on how often the year,” she said.
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Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management, David Littleproud and Federal Member for Groom John McVeigh said the program would help strengthen the management of pests and weeds which cause significant damage to the environment and natural resources. “Established pest animals and weeds are a significant threat for our economy, environment and industries, so we need to ensure we have the best tools available to manage them,” Minister Littleproud said. “Each year, the economic impact of established vertebrate pest animals is around $800 million, while weeds cost us over $4 billion in terms of production losses and control activities. “Through this grant round, we are supporting more effective management of pest animals and weeds to reduce their devastating impact on Australia’s agriculture and the environment. “We will be funding projects led by organisations with a proven research and development capacity, that will target priority established pest animals and weeds. “It will assist farmers, land managers and the community by generating new ideas, advancing research and the discovery of innovative pest animal and weed management solutions.” “The grants will also support employment by providing funding to successful grantees over the next three years to carry out research and development.”
Dr McVeigh said farmers and land managers across the region do a great job managing the impact of pest animals and weeds on their land, however there is more that can be done to improve the tools available to them to manage those impacts. “This program will help ensure our region is on the front foot in the fight against established pest animals and weeds and will minimise the risks they pose to our agricultural productivity and environment,” Dr McVeigh said. “This includes new advanced control solutions that will challenge traditional approaches to pest animal and weed management, as well as innovations in detection and monitoring. “Other projects could investigate genetic modification technologies, chemical and non-chemical herbicides, disruption technologies and electronic resources. “This program will deliver lasting improvements to the way priority pest animals and weeds are managed, in partnership with state and territory governments, land managers and communities,” he said. Grant applications are now open and close at 11pm, 25 September 2020. For details about the Advancing Pest Animal and Weed Control Solutions grants program visit https:// www.agriculture.gov.au/pestsdiseases-weeds/pest-animalsand-weeds/grant-round Apply for this grant opportunity through the Grant Connect website or the Community Grants Hub.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Jam Factory welcomes expensive Japanese guests
The Clifton Jam Factory welcomed five Japanese motorcycles belonging to members of the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club last Wednesday. Clifton was one of many fellow member, Clifton- Club John McNair also came along for the trip. destinations for the group based Terry Davis. “We usually do longer which made the day trip Australian president of the from Brisbane, visiting Vintage Japanese Motorcycle rides like this once a month and to get here we went through a series of back roads through Gatton, Laidley, Blenheim and Ma Ma Creek,” he said. “Our group is for Japanese motorcycles that are 15 years or older and we have 2,000 members SEE US FOR across Australia with clubs in England, New Zealand and America as well.”
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Drought: an insidious and ongoing threat
Climate scientists warn that drought must remain a top priority for Australians with another potential blow to the country’s economy always ready to return. University of Southern Queensland Professor Roger Stone is a world-renowned expert in the field, heading up the University’s Centre for Applied Climate Sciences and as Vice President of the United Nation’s World Meteorological Organisation Services Commission. “Despite periodic rain, drought in Australia is always lurking. It keeps coming back with a vengeance,” Professor Stone said. “Australia simply can’t afford to delay efforts to ease the damage wrought by drought.”
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Peeps into the Past 25 Years Ago Extracts from The Clifton Courier dated August 24, 1995
The other night I cleaned out my handbag. I felt I had too much gear in there and needed to free myself of the excess stuff. So I made an inventory of all the stuff in my bag and then determined what was worth returning to my sack of personal items and what needed turfing. Here’s how that process went: A belt that needs attention: It’s my pony belt; an iconic buckle I bought a good 10 years ago. It had a really flimsy strap which started to deteriorate, but Mr May hooked me up with a sweet leather strap, extending its life significantly. He wouldn’t let me pay him for his craftsmanship, so I baked him a batch of gingerbread to say thanks. When Mrs May returned the container, she gave me a leather key ring. It’s a cracking belt not only because it features a free-spirited horse galloping with the wind in its mane, but because it usually gets a compliment and that gives me the opportunity to tell this story. It was especially fantastic when I was living in Sydney, when I really got off on holding my quaint as heck Clifton upbringing over those city slickers. Headphones: So I don’t have to hear other people’s boring conversations on the train, and as a cover for when I’m eavesdropping on other people’s dramatic conversations on the trains (fun fact: no one can tell when you’ve paused your music if you just play it cool). An empty water bottle: Because I’m trying really hard to keep my withered body a little more hydrated. Roll-on deodorant: It’s actually the stuff that’s kind of like a softened bar of soap that you smear on your pits to create the illusion of cleanliness. Not one you really want to be sharing with mates. A reusable shopping bag Four assorted water flavourings: because I’m a child and sometimes need sugary sweetness to convince me to drink water. A novelty strawberry shaped tea infuser: See above. One of those detangling brushes One scrunchie: Because sometimes the hair ties on your wrist unexpectedly blow out. An Acres of Opportunity stubby holder: Because being caught without one really takes the enjoyment out of a cool beverage. A mini sanitiser bottle: Because it was free and that stuff is like gold in These Uncertain Times. Two crumpled shopping lists A light-blocking sleeping mask: I’m guessing this is for preparedness in case I found myself on a plane and wanting to nap. I mean, I often find myself wanting to block out the world and nap, but the plane thing isn’t looking all that likely these days… A mini torch that doesn’t work: Which would be soul crushing if I found myself in the bottom of a well. How I would curse myself for not replacing the batteries. A peg: For emergencies. Strong antihistamines: Cause I’m one itchy son of a sausage. Three business cards: The best being for a floating cat shelter. Two receipts I didn’t need to take: But I did anyway to avoid check-out awkwardness. Three sets of house keys: Two of them are on bottle openers, which make them extra useful. A pack of visitor calling cards: Because I’m a classy broad. Although, I’ve only ever used one. A small pack of post-it notes: For important messages that MUST be stuck to surfaces. Various toiletries: well, it be more specific, a spare hotel toothbrush; mini toothpaste; a lipgloss I got free with a magazine and never used; paw paw ointment; three tampons; three face wash free samples; three moist towelettes from a chicken vendor; 19 bobby pins; a glasses wipe; one clean but crumpled tissue; cold sore cream; and dermatitis cream. Two ginger lollies: For settling troublesome tums. Two pens: I’m disgusted; I thought I’d have more. A sewing kit: Good thing airports aren’t really a thing right now, because I had no idea this was there and it has A LOT of pointy things in it. And here are the things that didn’t go back in: the tissue, the receipts, two rogue post-its and the torch, but I’ll probs return the torch to the bag if I remember to replace the batteries. The rest is essential. Obviously. - Dannielle Maguire
50th ANNIVERSARY Certificates of Appreciation were presented to 26 local veterans on August 15th at the Clifton VP Day ceremony. World War II veterans proudly marched in the parade with a touch of nostalgia added with restored army vehicles provided by John Armstrong and Darren Abbott. A plaque honouring the local veterans who served during the Second World War was unveiled by the Mayor, Cr Reg Murphy. The final part of the Clifton Australia Remembers program will be on Remembrance Day. «««««««« AWARD FOR 22 YEARS’ SERVICE The Clifton RSL SubBranch presented Noel May with a plaque in gratitude of his outstanding service to the local branch over a number of years, at last week’s VP Day parade. It was fitting that the presentation was made by the person who Noel originally took over from, Joffre Bell. «««««««« SENATOR BOSWELL TO SPEAK Senator Ron Boswell will be the guest speaker at the 1995 Annual Lions Summer Crop Presentation Night, to be held on Saturday, September 2nd. This year the Dinner will be held at the Wheatsheaf Hotel, East Greenmount.
Wednesday night at a Public Meeting in the R.S.L. Hall. The Sub-Branch committee elected is: President, Mr Bart Logan; Vice Presidents, Rev. Fr. T. Hickling and Mr J. W. Logan; Treasurer, Mrs M. Ryan; Secretary, Mr D. Grayson. «««««««« CLIFTON CRICKET CLUB RE-FORMED The Clifton Cricket Club was re-formed at the Annual Meeting held on Tuesday night and will again field a team in the Back Plains Association fixtures. The election of officers resulted: Patron, Mr G. Hogarth; President, Mr E. Cox; Secretary, Mr F. Ruhle; Assistant Secretary, Mr B. Petersen; Treasurer, Mr W. Foley. «««««««« WOMEN’S NEWS Members of the Clifton Art Group are looking forward to spending an afternoon at Picnic Point and will enjoy the marvellous view in choosing a landscape painting. Organisers of the Greenmount Catholic Ball, which will be held
on August 29, are Miss Margaret Morgan and Miss Mary McCarthy.
75 Years Ago Extracts from The Clifton Courier dated August 18, 1945
WAR OVER
NATION REJOICES FOR VICTORY Japan’s surrender was announced from London, Washington, New York and Chungking at 9 a.m. Brisbane time on Wednesday. Now there is peace. «««««««« CLIFTON IN JOYOUS MOOD The News that Peace had come, received here shortly after 9 o’clock on Wednesday, was welcomed with enthusiasm equal to that shown in the larger towns and cities. The great news was heralded with the ringing of bells, blowing of whistles, sounding of car horns and the inevitable tincan band was soon formed to add its noisy contribution to the spontaneous outburst
of joy and thankfulness. «««««««« PUBLIC GATHERING The Hibernian Hall was filled on Wednesday night with a gathering of residents of every part of the district at a function which inaugurated the official programme of festivities. The programme comprised a number of vocal and instrumental items, in the choruses of which the audience joined in community singing. «««««««« PROCESSION AND SPORTS Thursday’s celebrations were ushered in by a procession which formed at the corner of King Street and Meara Place and marched through King Street, Clark and Kates streets en route to the Clifton Recreation Reserve. The sports were eagerly contested by the juveniles and quite an interdistrict competition flavour was in evidence. «««««««« CARNIVAL AT NIGHT The celebrations reached a climax in the evening when dancing and community singing were conducted in King Street.
Snapshot from Yesteryear
50 Years Ago Extracts from The Clifton Courier dated August 21, 1970 LIONS DISTRICT GOVERNOR IN CLIFTON ON MONDAY District Governor of Lions District 201A, Mr Keith Barlow, from Ballina, will attend Monday’s meeting of the Clifton Lions Club. Mr Barlow, who has recently returned from the Lions International Convention in the U.S.A. will enlighten Clifton members on his projects and aims for the coming year. At the District Cabinet meeting held in Southport at the weekend, Clifton Lions Club was presented with a District Award for 1969/70. «««««««« SUB-NORMAL BRANCH FORMED IN CLIFTON A Clifton Sub-Normal Children’s Welfare Association Sub-Branch was formed in Clifton on
There was less than a year to go in World War 2 when this photo of members of 23 Squadron was taken at Leyburn in October, 1944.
100 Years Ago Extracts from The Clifton Courier dated August 21, 1920 BURGLARS BUSY The establishment of Messrs Holmes and Co. of Clark street, Clifton, was entered by a burglar or burglars on Wednesday evening last and groceries and drapery to the value of over £10 stolen. An entrance was made by the back door of the premises. The police have the matter in hand. ‘«««««««« PETITION At the Council meeting on Monday, ratepayers of Talgai wrote asking that about 4 chains of road in the lane between Farrington’s and Gibson’s be gravelled.
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A motor car had to be pulled out of a rut on this road lately. Crs Cooper and Moore moved that the petition be received and inspector call tenders for two chains of the road. «««««««« ITEMS OF INTEREST We have been shown a letter from Exton and Co. of Brisbane which states that the price for replacing
glass in the window of the Red Arcade is £27. This means when glass of this description is broken by stone throwing the parents of the child are liable for this amount. A plain and fancy dress masquerade ball in aid of the Clifton Cricket Club recently formed, will be held on Friday September 11th in the Clifton Show Pavilion.
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TUESDAY SPORTERS 11th August, 9 hole Stableford competition. Winner, Ralph Snars 21 points; Runner-up, John Beard 20 points. Rundowns: Christine Snars 20, Jackson Free 18, Greg Andrews 18. Other Scores: Adrian Hilton 17, John Harper 16, Andrew Imhoff 16, James Ehrlich 16, Tony Gillam 15, Greg Smith 15, Kev Meara 13, Bruce Smith 11, Ian Jones 10, Graham Gregory 9 secured the Jelly Beans. Sporters is on every Tuesday. Hit-off 11.30am to 2pm. WEDNESDAY LADIES 12th August, Ladies President’s Day. Competition was an 18 hole Aggregate V.S.S.S (silent draw), with trophies donated by Gloria Moore. Winners, Mary Pidgeon and Genny Imhoff -7, Runners-up, Mary Pidgeon and Gloria Moore -10. Other Scores: Best single score, Mary Pidgeon -2. Today, 19th August, competition is an 18 hole Stableford. 26th August, Ladies competition is an 18 hole Stroke for Monthly Medal and least putts. Names in 8.45am, hit-off 9am. All welcome. FRIDAY HACKERS 14th August, 12 hole Stableford competition. Winner, Bill Bailey 26 points; Runner-up, James Ehrlich 25 points. Rundowns: John Keleher 21, John Harper 21, Ralph Snars 21. Other scores:
Darren Hedges 19, Ian Jones 18, David McAuley 18, Adrian Hilton 17, Christine Snars 13. Hackers is on every Friday. Hit-off from midday to 2.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come and play. SATURDAY SLASHERS 15th August, an 18 hole Stableford competition for a club trophy. Winner, Kate Stevens 36 points (ocb); Runner-up Rob Imhoff 36 points. Rundowns: Collette Rynne 35, David Robins 35, Jake Castles 35. Other Scores: Col Hoey 33, Genny Imhoff 32, Cameron Fiechtner 31, Bill Bailey 30, Ralph Snars 29, Christine Snars 26, Darren Hedges 24, Maria Bidgood 22, Heather Hoey 19, Amanda Ruhle 16. 22nd August, Round 6 of the Riverina Saturday Cup. 4BBB, mixed formats. Names in prior to 11am. SUNDAY SWINGERS 16th August, we played an 18 hole Ambrose 2s competition (draw for partners) with trophies Kindly donated by Grant Humble and the team at Felton Produce. Winners, Jack Farrell and Darren Hedges 631/2 net. Runnersup, Bill Bailey and Helen Gillam 651/4 net. Rundowns: Craig Newman and Heather Hoey 66, Jayden Peck and Collette Rynne 661/4, Troy Hughes and Gloria Moore 661/2, Greg Andrews and Paul Laverty 663/4, Greg Dalgliesh and Doug MacBeth 671/2, John Beard and Cameron Fiechtner
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681/2, Adrian Hilton and B.J. Schwerin 681/2, Kev Meara and Megan Murphy 681/2, Cutta Murphy and Rob Meara 683/4, Dan Hoey and Col Hoey 69, James Ehrlich and Bec Duff 701/4, John Keleher and Glen Hogarth 721/4, Adrian Barber and Col Shields 723/4, Grant Humble and Ian Jones 761/2. 23rd August, Cutta and Megan’s Trophy. Competition is an 18 hole 4BBB Stableford (draw for partners). Names in prior to 11am for a shotgun start shortly after. MEMBERS’ DRAW Winner, Scott Murdoch ( not present). CLUB ROSTER Bar: Daniel Hedges and John Keleher Mowing: Paul Laverty. GOLF AT CLIFTON ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS TEE TIMES As of Saturday 11th July the tee times for both standard Saturday and Sunday competitions are names in prior to 11am for a shotgun start 11.30, unless otherwise informed. LOCAL RULES A reminder to all players playing competition golf on Saturdays and Sundays, we are playing preferred lie fairways
in play only and no “Gimmies”. NEW LOCAL RULE Free drop away from tree roots (Fairway in play only). All players are to use common sense and adhere to the current Covid-19 restrictions. 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 bunkers). CLUBHOUSE Enter the clubhouse via the front door. Players and visitors to make use of the hand sanitiser supplied as you walk in before touching any computer screens, fridges etc. MATCHPLAYS Players are reminded to be proactive in organising their Matchplays. Contact Darren for any phone numbers, handicaps or questions. Players are to pay $5 for each Matchplay round. Good luck to all players. SOCIAL GOLF All club members playing social golf are required to still pay the $5 social fee. Thanks, - Darren Hedges and Gary Riddle
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CLIFTON BOWLS RESULTS Saturday 15th August, A Grade Singles: N. Postle 26 defeated T. Irvin 13; K. Morris 26 defeated S. Eady 5; G. Jago 26 defeated J. Keleher 20; A. Larkin 26 defeated T. Lyall 16. COMING EVENTS Friday 21st August, afternoon and evening - club open from 4pm. Saturday 22nd August, A Grade Singles, 1pm start: L. Smith vs. I. Jackson, marker J. Keleher; N. Postle vs. K. Morris, marker I. Weier. B Grade Final, 1pm: G. Jago vs. T. Irvin, marker M. Lyall. Sunday 22rd August, A Grade Singles, 1pm start: G. Jago vs. winner of
L. Smith vs. I. Jackson - if players agree to playing two days in a row Wednesday 26th August, Midweek Triples, 11am start. DISTRICT LEVEL In order to be able to send our Champion to District Championships, winners will be expected to play their next round the following week. Unfortunately due to the COVID-19 pandemic and late start to bowls, this has been taken out of our club’s control. The committee asks that we get these games played a.s.a.p. so our Club Champion the opportunity to represent us at District level. - Mike Lyall
CLIFTON TENNIS Junior tennis results: A Grade winner: Byron Joppich. B Grade winners: Maddie Dorries and Riley Coutts. C Grade winners: Millie McPhee and Shelby Breeze. Rookie of The Week: Elsie McPhee. We had another fantastic round of Junior fixtures this week. The players were excited and enthusiastic and
the tennis was of a high, consistent standard. Congratulations to the Junior players who represented Clifton at the recent tournament in Chinchilla. They played well, and showed fantastic sportsmanship! Thanks also to Jaeden Ruhle, as a Juniors Coach, who went out to support the players.
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Motorcycling Australia (MA) has announced that expressions of interest are now open for motorcycle riders aged 11 to under-16-years-old to be considered for the 2021 Oceania Junior Cup (OJC). The OJC Junior Oceania Junior Cup team road, speedway, motocross, Championship and Idemitsu development program uniform. enduro and dirt track. Asia Talent Cup. Dorna has made its debut in 2019 Riders competing in the “Every bike is identical, also co-organised the Red and is Australia’s premier 2021 championship will there are no haves and have Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup junior road racing academy, receive elite coaching to help nots in the OJC program. since its inception in 2007. officially recognised by the develop their bike skills and “The racing is spectacular, Dorna’s commitment has Fédération Internationale technique, health and fitness, and victory comes down to a already seen OJC riders de Motocyclisme (FIM) and sportsmanship, and off-track rider’s ability to get the most qualify for the 2020 Asia Dorna Sports sl, as part of the activities such as media and out of himself or herself. Talent Cup Selection Road to MotoGP program. fan engagement. “But winning isn’t Event, and cements MA’s Riders are provided “Motorcycling Australia everything in the OJC objective to develop clear with race-prepped Yamaha are committed to developing program, our focus is the pathways for junior road YZF-R15 bikes equipped Australia’s junior talent on development of these racers in the Oceania region. with Pirelli tyres, Öhlins the Road to MotoGP, aimed juniors, both on and off the Additionally, selected suspension, RK chains, Motul at developing Australia’s track. riders from the OJC were oil, Ricondi Motorcycle next national talent and “It’s about learning, provided the opportunity Apparel leathers and gloves, international champion,” developing as a rider and of participating in the Red AGV helmets, TCX boots, MA Operations Director opening up opportunities.” Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup round entries, transportation Martin Port said. Dorna Sports S.L, is the Selection Event in 2019. of bikes, pre-event service “Our current riders commercial rights holder Go to https://www.asbk. of bikes, technical support, come from a multitude and promoters of MotoGP, com.au/about-asbk/oceaniaspare parts budget, and an of disciplines including the Superbike World junior-cup/
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New GRDC Northern Panel appointed
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Board has announced the new-look Northern Region Panel, which comprises three new and six returning members, who together will help guide research priorities and deliver enduring profitability to growers in New South Wales and Queensland. Appointed to the Northern Regional Panel system of outgoing members, Panel for the first time are helped ensure that GRDC’s some of whom had served Chris Clyne, a grower from research, development multiple terms. Moree; rural banker Adam and extension investments “We say farewell to Tomlinson from Orange; deliver gains in profitability Tony Hamilton formerly and researcher Georgina to Australian grain growers of Forbes, Roger Bolte Pengilley from Tamworth. by providing advice on from West Wyalong and GRDC Chair John Woods GRDC investments. Andrew McFadyen from says the Panel’s new “The Panels play an Lake Cargelligo, who members brought a diversity important role in sourcing have all made outstanding of insights and backgrounds feedback from growers and contributions to the grains which would complement industry about regional industry through their the perspectives and skills production constraints, as involvement with the Panel,” set of returned members. well as opportunities, and Mr Minogue said. “The GRDC is confident bringing that information “These three Panel members that the Panel is well back to the GRDC to help are to be congratulated for equipped to serve the guide investment direction.” their tireless commitment, Northern Regional Panel interests of grain growers In addition, the Panels invaluable insights and the chair, John Minogue. across the northern region,” interact closely with the enthusiasm they brought to agronomist Peter McKenzie; Mr Woods said. GRDC’s Grower Network, their roles.” central Queensland senior “The Board was highly farming systems groups, Returning panellists are Graham impressed with the quality growers, agronomists, Arthur Gearon, a grower agronomist and volume of Panel advisers, agribusiness and from Chinchilla; research Spackman; and GRDC’s member applications other industry stakeholders pathologist and private Acting General Manager, received – a reflection of the in their respective regions. consultant Jo White; Parkes Crop Protection, Biosecurity industry-wide value and GRDC Northern Panel district grower Bruce and Regulation, Ken Young; respect placed on the GRDC Chair John Minogue said it Watson; Riverina district while NSW grower and Regional Panel system. was also timely to recognise grower Roy Hamilton; consultant John Minogue Mr Woods said the the enormous contribution Liverpool Plains senior will continue as Chair.
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Ceremony marks end of World War 2
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Members of the Clifton R.S.L. Sub-Branch at Saturday’s VP (Victory in the Pacific) Day ceremony. Seated are our World War Two veterans Joffre Bell and Les Wilson.
Clifton referee a part of history
A young rugby league enthusiast from Clifton made history earlier this month when she was a part of the first all female referee team at a Toowoomba Junior Rugby League (TJRL) game. Thirteen-years-old Chelsea Cameron accomplished the feat in Dalby two weeks ago alongside Samantha Morgan and Rachel Redlich. Chelsea isn’t new to accomplishments like this, becoming the first female player for Toowoomba Brothers to play against the boys. “When I got too old to play with the boys, I was already playing with the girls and I figured the next best thing was to become the first female referee for Brothers as well as being a regular player,” she said. “I also got into refereeing because my older brother, Braeden Cameron was a referee and I thought I could do that too.” And although it was a milestone for the Toowoomba competition, Chelsea said she treated it
like any other game. “To be honest there weren’t any nerves when I was running (on) for this milestone game,” she said. “I kinda just saw it as another game. “I had already touch judged a few games already and knew what to do.” As for what’s next for Chelsea.... “In the near future, I do want to ref and touch judge games that are female orientated and I also want to just ref and touch judge higher level games,” she said. “I don’t want to make a career out of this though, but I do still love to get out and get fit and love the game as my first job.” RIGHT: Clifton’s Chelsea Cameron gearing up for her history-making game.
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