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What did one nonagenarian say to the other nonagenarian? A.
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At Clifton we had two local residents celebrate their 90th birthdays on Sunday and yes - they do chat on this day every year to wish each other a very Happy Birthday. He returned to the local ERIC HOLMES
Our newest nonagenarians - Betty Murphy (above) and Eric Holmes (right) were treated to special cakes for their 90th birthday celebrations on Sunday.
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Betty was born in Toowoomba and grew up at West Haldon where the family lived on a mixed farm where they raised animals such as pigs, cattle and horses. She went to the West Haldon State School where one teacher at most times had 18 to 20 students. Finishing school, Betty went nursing in Toowoomba but her father had to transport her in and out every day and it became a bit much so she went back onto the family farm. While she was living at home she worked at Clifton Hospital for while before she married her first husband, Jack Moar, and they lived at Pilton after they married. Betty later moved to Brisbane and married a fireman and worked at several places including the Mt Olivet Private Hospital and at another time delivered Meals on Wheels in the Valley for eight years. After her husband died of cancer, Betty returned to Clifton to be with her daughters - also, she had wanted to return to the country. “Once a bushie, always a bushie,” she said. Betty is still very active, living in her own home with her daughter Desley and volunteering at the local hospital. She used to volunteer at
Nirvana three days a week but now does a couple of days in the Nursing Home where she helps out with things such as morning tea, washing up afterwards and helping the residents under the guidance of the occupational therapist. “They’re doing us a favour as well as us doing them one because it keeps us active,” Betty said of her volunteer work. She celebrated her birthday with family and a few friends. RIGHT: Four generations gathered for the party Stephen, Janette, Drew and Gemma Frahm with Betty Murphy.
Eric Holmes has lived on the Darling Downs all his life. He was born in Allora and grew up on a dairy farm at Spring Creek, where he attended the Spring Creek State School. The school was located just below the current caravan park. “We used to tell people it was a high school, “ Eric said. “Because it was up on blocks - we used to eat lunch under the building.” Eric said he didn’t actually attend a high school but he was educated at Spring Creek until he left at 14 years of age. At that stage he went to help out his grandfather on his dairy farm, then he worked around the local area doing odd jobs for the neighbours. At 18 Eric worked at Dalby and Brookstead harvesting wheat..
area and share-farmed on a place at Pilton for four years before he married Gladys (nee Baker), who was from West Haldon. Eric said he knew Betty Murphy (or Betty Cook as she was then) as far back as that. After marrying, Eric and Gladys bought a farm at Headington Hill where they lived until their son Lindsay married. They sold the farm to their son Lindsay and moved to Allora where they’ve lived for 28 years or so. Eric has been in the Clifton Nursing Home recuperating from illness, but this week he moves back to Allora to reside at Homestead. On Sunday Gladys and his son picked him up from Clifton and took him home to Allora where members of the family gathered to celebrate Eric’s 90th birthday.
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Fluffy’s endurance
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Fr Thomas celebrates 25 years in Oz
After a quarter of a century on the Darling Downs, former Clifton parish priest Father Thomas Areekuzhy said he has enjoyed every minute working in small regional communities. Arriving in Australia on June 16, 1995, Fr Thomas began his mission at the St Theresa’s Parish in Toowoomba, then as Associate Pastor at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Toowoomba. He first took up a role in the local district in February 1999 when he was appointed as Priest Director and visiting Priest for the Sacred Heart Parish in Cambooya and St. Joseph’s Parish, Greenmount. A year later Fr Thomas made Clifton home when St. James and St. John’s at Clifton and St. Matthew’s Leyburn were added to his list of parishes. These were joined by St. Patrick’s Allora soon after. Although he is now based between Oakey and Pittsworth, Fr Thomas said he has fond memories of his
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time at Clifton. “Clifton is a wonderful community and very hospitable,” he said. “I found them to be a very traditional community and always welcoming.” Never one to shy away from innovation, Fr Thomas said he is always willing to take on new technologies in his work and he is now well known for taking photos of his parishioners using his trusty iPad. Now, with more than two decades of connections and friendships on the Darling Downs, Father Thomas said he has no intention of leaving the region. “I love to live in the countryside,” he said. “I was approached to move to Brisbane and Sydney, but I refused. “I love the country, city life is not for me.”
After more than 20 years on the Downs Fr Thomas still loves working in the country.
Local agent expands coverage
Clifton-based real estate agency Nutrien Harcourts has added to its rent roll in recent weeks. Business principal Peter Cooke said the Clifton office has acquired the rent roll formerly handled by Mark Droney Pty Ltd at Pittsworth, giving the agency an opportunity to work in Pittsworth and Toowoomba. Along with the rental acquisition, Nutrien Harcourts at Clifton took on board property manager Beck Heinemann, who has been handling the Pittsworth rental properties for the last two-and-a-half years. As well as spending time at the Clifton office, Beck will work out of the Nutrien Ag Solutions office at Pittsworth. RIGHT: Nutrien Harcourts Clifton principal Peter Cooke welcomes Beck Heinemann to the agency.
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Local sport slowly coming back Deferred increase
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its resultant restrictions brought a sudden end to sport across the district, but things are slowly getting better and, hopefully, they’ll continue to improve for local sportsmen and women. Local golfers were the The bowlers waited longer On Friday afternoon, the Tennis Club courts. first to brave it when they but eventually made it back Clifton junior tennis players Sadly, junior and senior returned to their sport onto the greens a couple of turned up in good numbers rugby league players won’t around mid-April, weekends back. to have a hit at the Clifton be back this year.
It was a very cloudy day with a bit of wind for good measure, but keen bowlers were happy to be on the greens at Clifton Bowls Club on Saturday afternoon.
Clifton Police drug operation a success
Over the last four weeks Clifton Police have conducted Operation Sierra Gold, aimed at curbing drug use in Clifton and the greater Warwick Patrol Group area and the effort has proved to be successful. LATEST At 10.30am, Clifton Police The operation has resulted public in providing useful ARRESTS executed a search warrant in 28 offenders being information. Senior Constable Tyson Last Thursday, charges at an address in Myrtle charged with a total of 45 Morris said police would were laid against several Avenue, Warwick. alleged offences. after search This resulted in a large Police executed search like to thank the wider offenders warrants at Clifton, Nobby community for information warrants were executed in quantity of cannabis and utensils being located. and Warwick which saw a leading to the arrest of Clifton and Warwick. At 9.15am in Clifton, More than 460 grams of number of drug offences offenders. He said police will police searched a residence cannabis was involved. being detected. act on any on Davenport Street in Police arrested and During Operation Sierra always a 23-yearsGold, police also charged information provided by the relation to dangerous drugs. charged As a result, a quantity old Warwick man with six motorists with drink- public. Anyone who has any of methamphetamine and supplying a dangerous driving and drug-driving offences - three drink- information can contact the cannabis was located along drug and possession of drug utensils. driving and three drug- Clifton Police Station on with drug utensils. Subsequently two Clifton A 20-years-old Warwick driving charges were 4631 6939 or call Policelink on 131 444. males have been issued female was issued with a laid. Information can also with Notices to Appear Notice to Appear in Warwick A significant assistance Court for to Clifton Police during be supplied anonymously in Warwick Magistrates Magistrates the operation was the part via Crime Stoppers on Court on Wednesday 16th possession of a dangerous September. drug. played by members of the 1800 333 000 at any time.
TRC to sign new Funding Deed
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has committed to a Enterprise Pty Ltd (TSBE) for a further three years. Established in 2011 to Centre as well as a host of act as the lead economic new innovative businesses development agency for the emerging within our Region. Toowoomba Region, TSBE This has helped create a had proven invaluable over dynamic economic context the past decade, according to for TSBE to operate within. Mayor Paul Antonio. “It’s clear the faith in the “We first set up this Toowoomba Region has organisation a few months grown considerably during after the devastating floods this time and TSBE has in 2011 with the entire been a major contributor Region trying to recover to ensuring we are wellfrom this event,” Mayor positioned throughout this Antonio said. journey. “We identified the need “This organisation for an economic driver for continues to link businesses this Region and setting up with new opportunities and TSBE was our way of helping is committed to helping the us achieve this. Toowoomba Region grow. “Over the past decade “In addition to this, TSBE we’ve seen the completion has grown and now operates of the Toowoomba Bypass, beyond the Toowoomba a new international airport, Region, with financial the redevelopment of investment into TSBE Grand Central Shopping from the Western Downs
new Funding Deed with the Toowoomba and Surat Basin and Maranoa Councils. Strategically, this has been incredibly important as the continued growth in these areas has positive flow-on effects for our area. “The pandemic-induced economic downturn we are currently experiencing will seriously challenge our long run of unprecedented growth, which is why it’s important we continue to invest in organisations such as TSBE. “Committing to continued funding will enable the ongoing provision of activities that further the economic development goals and strategies of Council for the benefit of both residents and
businesses.” At its July Ordinary Meeting, the Toowoomba Regional Council committed to a new Funding Deed with TSBE, for a three-year term commencing 1 January 2021, providing $474,270.93 in the first year with a CPI adjustment each following year. Associated with the Funding Deed is a document which specifies Council’s expectations of TSBE’s economic development activities relating to the Toowoomba Region and the implementation of the Toowoomba Region Economic Development Strategy.
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Letters to the Editor
Updates from the Toowoomba Region Council meetings
Bushfire prevention
The next Committee Meetings of Council will be held on 11 and 12 August commencing at 9am. The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held on 18 August commencing at 10am. All meetings are at City Hall, 541 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba and are now live streamed via our YouTube channel at www.tr.qld.gov.au/meetings
Bushfire prevention activities have commenced in the Region for the reduction of bushfire fuel. This includes slashing and supervised burning to ensure adequate fire breaks and buffer zones are maintained. For more information on our mitigation plans and being prepared for bushfire season visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/bushfire
Park hire fees waived for sporting groups
Disposal of coals
Winter watering times Water restrictions remain in place for all areas of the Toowoomba Region. Please remember watering times for winter are between 4.30pm and 5.30pm on your allowed watering days. For more information on restrictions levels and allowable activities for your local area visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/water
Disposal of e-waste
E-waste can be dropped off for recycling at Greater Toowoomba, Kleinton and Greenmount waste management facilities. E-waste includes items such as computers, televisions, mobile phones, printers and entertainment consoles. Visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/waste for more info.
With plenty of frosty mornings there’s nothing more comforting than a cosy fire. When disposing of ashes and coals at our waste facilities please be sure these materials have been dampened down and are fully cooled to avoid causing fires. Please declare ashes and coals to the gatehouse attendant and use the designated disposal areas. For more information visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/waste
Community grant applications closing soon Application for our Community Economic Development Grants close on 1 August. We have grants of up to $5000 available to local community organisations to deliver programs and projects which benefit local businesses and the broader community. For more information and to apply visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/grants
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As a part of our coronavirus relief, we’ve waived all fees to sporting groups for park hire during the winter sporting season (concluding 30 September 2020). We’ve also waived credit card surcharges on payments for this financial year to encourage the continuation of cashless payments.
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LAWRENCE SPRINGBORG To the Editor, Many people have phoned me and my office to criticise the decision down in Brisbane to replace Lawrence as a party trustee on the executive committee. I found out about it in the newspapers and the decision had nothing to do with me or Deb Frecklington. I understand and respect people’s disappointment, and I thank them for expressing their opinions to me. It just confirms for me how well-respected Lawrence remains in the Southern Downs communities that I represent. Lawrence is widely beloved as the founding father of the LNP, and he’s a very important source of wisdom and support for me personally. He remains a towering figure within the LNP, and his influence, popularity and moral standing is entirely undiminished by this latest news. Party-political goings-on down in Brisbane are not my business, and they don’t in any way change how I do my job in Southern Downs. My focus remains on getting around our big electorate, representing everyday people who come to me for help, and fighting for the best possible outcomes for us down in Parliament. I continue to speak with Lawrence all the time, and I am grateful for the excellent working relationship that I have with him as Mayor of
Goondiwindi. Lawrence is a mate and he has a lot to offer, so I hope that he’ll return to a senior position in the party at some stage down the track. If he so wishes, I know he’ll have the strong backing of myself and the many LNP members here in Southern Downs. James Lister, Member for Southern Downs MALAYAN EMERGENCY Dear Editor, On 31 July Australia will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of the Malayan Emergency. The Malayan Emergency was declared on 18 June 1948, after the Malayan Communist Party launched an insurgency against British colonial rule. Australia’s military commitment began in 1950 with Royal Australian Air Force transport and bomber assets provided to support the British. Australian Army units were involved from 1955, as were ships of the Royal Australian Navy. While the Malayan government declared the Emergency over on 31 July 1960, Australian forces continued operations against communist forces in Malaya until 1963, playing a key role in bringing the long-running insurgency to an end. As the anniversary approaches, we recognise our defence personnel who served over the 13 years of Australia’s involvement, in what was one of Australia’s longest military commitments, and we pay tribute to the 39 Australians
who died while serving in Malaya, 15 of whom were killed in action. The Australian War Memorial will hold a Last Post Ceremony on 31 July 2020 to remember and commemorate these Australians, and to tell the story of Sergeant Cecil Charles Anderson, who served in Malaya. The ceremony will be live-streamed online at www. awm.gov.au/commemoration/ last-post-ceremony from approximately 4.55pm AEST. On these days Australia says ‘thank you for your service’ to all who served in the Malayan Emergency, and remembers those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Lest we forget. Darren Chester MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Minister for Defence Personnel
Korean Veterans
Earlier this week, Minister Darren Chester encouraged the nation to commemorate the more than 17,000 Australians who fought against the spread of communism and in defence of South Korea during the first open conflict of the Cold War – the Korean War. Monday of this week was Korean Veterans’ Day. “The Korean War is sometimes referred to the ‘forgotten war’, as it occurred between the large scale Second World War and the first war to be broadcast on television, the Vietnam War,” Mr Chester said. He said more than 350 Australians died in Korea.
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$7m addition at Wyreema State School Work is progressing well on a multi-million-dollar expansion to facilities at the Wyreema State School.
The project is included in an overall infrastructure investment program by the Queensland Government across the state valued at more than $1.46 billion during the current financial year. The $7 million infrastructure upgrade at Wyreema is part of the Government’s commitment to support enrolment growth in schools and is set to be completed for the 2021 school year. The work includes a new single-storey administration building, tuckshop, uniform shop, general learning centre comprising of four new learning spaces and one Prep space, and an extension to the library. Wyreema State School Principal Bronwyn Bretz said the school staff, students and families are excited about the development of our school. “We will go from being a small school with some facilities, to a state of the art learning space for our community,” Ms Bretz said. “The new administration building, tuckshop, uniform shop and five new purposebuilt classrooms will be welcomed additions to our school.” “The outdoor learning spaces will enable staff and students to have flexibility in their teaching and learning, as well as
Work is well underway at Wyreema State School where the new buildings have started taking shape, and works have recently commenced on the library extension and outdoor area. educating students about environmental awareness and sustainability.” “As a school community, we look forward to the new opportunities that the infrastructure will provide for us. “The coming months will be an exciting time of transition as we see the buildings transform our school.” Education Minister Grace Grace said the significant works are part of the government’s Growth
Program. “It is a very exciting time for this tight-knit community, with the last five years showing enrolments more than doubling at the school and they are continuing to increase.” “This important infrastructure investment will assist with this growth and give staff and students modern facilities to enhance learning opportunities.” Ms Grace Grace said projects such as that at Wyreema have an added
benefit. “This investment is also helping to drive the Queensland economy by supporting an estimated 4,800 full-time jobs through the delivery of important infrastructure projects right across the state.” “The Wyreema State School project will support up to 21 full-time jobs.” “It is fantastic to see the benefits each of these investments are providing to our schools across the state,” the Minister said.
Ballot for SDRC water tank rebates
Southern Downs ratepayers who applied for a Rural Water Tank Rebate from their Regional Council will find out soon if they have been successful. Southern Downs Regional is one way that Council applications. correspondence stipulated Council received an over- is assisting these landDue to the high number on the applicant’s expression whelmingly positive holders,” Mayor Pennisi of Expressions of Interest of interest. response to its Rural Water said. received, Council decided The successful applicants Tank Rebate scheme. “It is important that these to run a ballot to randomly will be notified first. Earlier this year, the residents have sufficient determine which eligible Ratepayers have been Council received funding water storage on their applications receive the advised not order their from the Federal Govern- properties to catch rain rebate. new tanks until they have ment to assist recovery after during the good times, to Funding available is received written notification the 2019 bushfires. sustain them through times expected to cover almost half from Council that their Of the Bushfire Recovery of drought” of the eligible applications application has been Fund allocated to Council, successful. “While it is each received. it was determined that landholders’ The ballot was run on Southern Downs Regional individual $1.05 million would be used responsibility to ensure their Monday with funded Council said all available to fund the Rural Water Tank property meets their needs, applications selected at funds will be allocated in Rebate Scheme. Council is acutely aware random using a computer- accordance to the prospective Mayor Vic Pennisi said that the current drought has generated system. tank capacity detailed on the that the Rural Water changed everyone’s thinking Following Monday’s expressions of interest, and Tank Rebate Scheme was in terms of what is enough ballot, written notification there is no scope to increase welcomed heartily by the storage. advising whether an a rebate payment. community. Due to the positive “As a result, we are doing applicant was successful or “Within our region there what we can to support our unsuccessful in the ballot response received, the are a large number of rural residents.” will be provided to all Council said it will be residents who are not investigating future options Expressions of Interest applicants. connected to the reticulated closed on Friday 10th This notification will which may be available water system, this Rural July, and in that time the be by mail or email to fund a second round of Water Tank Rebate Scheme Council received 983 eligible depending on the method of applications.
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Hodgson Vale house fire
A woman was transported to hospital after fire broke out in a home on Carroll Road at Hodgson Vale on Thursday afternoon. Eight fire crews along with ambulance paramedics were sent to the scene after an emergency call was received. The house was well alight when crews arrived at around 1.40pm and while the fire was controlled by 4pm QFES personnel remained on the scene for several hours dampening “hot spots”. A female patient was transported to Toowoomba Hospital in a stable condition with chest pain.
Police say there was nothing suspicious about a fire which damaged this house at Hodgson Vale. Photo, 7 News Toowoomba
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Householders can expect more credits to show up on their power bills as the Queensland Government extends its COVID-19 relief measures. It is estimated that more “But this is the most than $400 million in State difficult period many Government COVID-19 Queenslanders have ever relief has helped around experienced and we will 2.1 million Queensland help households through.” households with their power Dr Lynham said on top and water bills - with more of the $200 utility rebate, the financial relief to come. Government was bringing Energy Minister Dr forward a planned $50 Anthony Lynham said the dividend payment off power $200 rebates have been bills – with another $50 applied to power bills as the dividend locked in for the fastest way to get financial 2021-2022 financial year. relief to households. “This means QueensAnother $50 credit off landers will receive $250 power bills will follow in utility relief this year from 1 September: which – all possible because the Government says Queenslanders own their is a dividend payment energy assets,” he said. to Queenslanders as Dr Lynham encouraged shareholders in the state’s Queenslanders who had not publicly-owned energy received their utility relief businesses. payment on their power bill “The economic fallout to contact their electricity from the pandemic is retailer. affecting families and “As always, I encourage household budgets around Queenslanders to visit the the world – including right Smart Savings website to here in Queensland,” Dr check their eligibility for Lynham said. other Queensland energy “Queensland has an concession and rebates. economic strategy to drive “And if any Queensour recovery by focussing on lander needs assistance creating jobs. to pay their power bill I “And Queensland has urge them to contact their the lowest power prices on retailer to discuss their the eastern seaboard. options.”
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St. Andrews CEO to retire This one’s an unusual pet
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of St. Andrew’s Hospital in Toowoomba, Ray Fairweather has marked 14th August as the day he concludes a long and successful career in the health industry. Mr Fairweather is wellknown to many Clifton district residents who have been patients at St. Andrew’s because, somewhat unusually for a CEO, he often walks around the wards to introduce himself and make sure those under the care of his staff are as comfortable as they can be in a hospital. Ray Fairweather started his health career at the Inverell District Hospital on 24th January 1972 under the man who became his mentor, the late George Chalmers. After learning as much St. Andrew’s Hospital CEO Ray Fairweather is due to as he could about the New retire on 14th August. South Wales Health system under Mr Chalmers, he Health Service, which Since he took the reins at took over management of covered 16 hospitals and 23 St. Andrew’s, the hospital the Coonabarabran District community health centres has seen significant growth. Hospital in the north west and dental clinics. Mr Fairweather said of NSW, where he was In 2000, Mr Fairweather the highlights have also responsible for the received a call from the then included the winning hospital at Baradine and a Chairman of St. Andrew’s of two Commonwealth community health centre at Toowoomba Hospital, well- Government tenders for Binnaway. known businessman Treg $14.9 million which enabled When the NSW regional Rowe, to whom he had the establishment of much health service underwent been recommended by two improved cancer services a re-structure in 1993, Mr Toowoomba residents who including a radiotherapy Fairweather was appointed knew him well. unit which expanded General Manager of the Mr Fairweather saw it as existing medical oncology Castlereagh District Health an ideal opportunity to move services. Service, overseeing six from the public sector to the The cancer care centre hospitals. at St. Andrews has become private health system. Another re-structure of “It was certainly a move one of the largest in regional NSW Health in 1996 resulted that proved to be the right Australia. in him being appointed to decision for a whole range of The expansion of run the Macquarie Area reasons,” he said. cardiology services at the hospital has been another highlight. Its Rapid Access Heart Centre was the first such facility on the Darling Downs and operates 24/7. QBCC 1161292 Prior to these significant Plumbing, Drainage & Gas to Industry upgrades by St. Andrew’s & the Domestic Market. Hospital patients had • Backflow Prevention Devices & Thermostatic Mixing Valves to travel to Brisbane for • Installer of Fire Hydrants & Hose Reels • Irrigation Water Mains treatment. • Blocked Drains • Rainwater Tanks • Excavation Equipment • All Types of Hot Water Systems• All Your Plumbing Needs The introduction of robotic surgery was also DARRYL BOWE something that set St. ENTERPRISES Servicing All Areas E: boweds@bigpond.com Andrew’s apart. Mr Fairweather said the latest upgrade is progressing on the introduction of a new electronic medical records system which, when fully installed, will be the first of FOR SUPERIOR RESULTS its kind in Australia. A country-raised boy, he is proud of the fact that 93 McGowan Road St. Andrew’s is the only Westbrook hospital in Toowoomba offering free car parking. TOM 0438 857180 • DEAN 0438 831 902 “This is something dear to my heart for people from the dorroughbystockfeeds@gmail.com country,” Mr Fairweather said.
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“Boo Boo” the Texas Longhorn lives with its owners on a property just outside Allora.
D.D. and S. W.Q Council of Mayors plan for the future
The Darling Downs and South West Queensland (DD&SWQ) Council of Mayors has resumed, with the group identifying a number of key issues for the broader region. In meeting for the first on the brink of running out ten local government areas time since the local of water and the DD&SWQ will no doubt hold much government elections earlier Council of Mayors is eager more weight with the this year, Chair Cr Paul to have a united approach on Federal Government and be Antonio, who also is the what our long-term vision more beneficial to all of our areas.” Toowoomba Region Mayor, should be. “Options outside of the Other key topics at the welcomed five new Mayors box, such as accessing water DD&SWQ Council of to the group. “This is an important from northern New South Mayors catch-up included strategic group and I’m Wales, need to be put on the passenger/freight rail and transport infrastructure in pleased that all of our new table. “I understand there are general, telecommunication Mayors are keen to be a part of this group which a number of obstacles we coverage in remote areas and represents the interests of would need to overcome post-COVID recovery. “While the Federal 10 local government areas with doing something like recently from Toowoomba to the this, but we have a group Government South Australian border and here all in the same position announced the forecasted makes up one quarter of and we’re all willing to work deficit this country will Queensland’s land area,” Cr together to look at how we be facing this year, I’m can provide long-term water confident we’re in a strong Antonio said. position to buck national “Like with most meetings security for our areas. “Last year I met with the trends,” Cr Antonio said. now, we had to meet online In addition to discussing but it was great to see the Prime Minister on this topic unified response from and he asked me to come the key issues for the back with further detail. DD&SWQ Council everyone represented. “While the needs of the of Mayors, the group “One of the most pressing issues, for all our regions, Toowoomba Region are heard from a number of is clearly the need for long- important to me, having a government and industry cross-collaboration approach bodies during the meeting term water security. “Some of our regions are to water security for all held on Friday.
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Rain brings an early end to polo tournament
Two days of polo at the Clifton Recreation Grounds came close to being completed on Sunday however rain, welcome though it was in the district, put a stop to things just a couple of chukkas short of the planned finish.
CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Downs Highfields Produce and Downs Fitzhenry Polo during a C Grade chukka; Playing for Downs Raff Group, Will Gilmore gets away from a couple of Downs Pursehouse Rural horsemen in B Grade; Downs Silvershop team member Peter Grimes ahead of Downs Hooper Accountants’ Byron Watson; Downs Silvershop’s Jack Mantova keeps an eye on Byron Watson’s movement of the ball; 7535.
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Peeps into the Past 25 Years Ago Extracts from The Clifton Courier dated August 3, 1995
Okay, so if last week’s column didn’t make me seem like an… interesting person to live with, this one might make that clear. I was talking/ranting about the volume numbers on TVs and radios and other things of that digital nature. Basically, the number HAD to be either a multiple of five or an even number. And, look, I thought there was a bunch of other people who think like that, but now that I’m thinking about it, the only people I know who do that too are very closely connected with my family. This makes me think that perhaps my family has infiltrated their brain to influence their behaviour. I remember having this conversation with a friend about why she did it and she was like, “Oh, because you girls do it”. It’s obviously quite concerning that we could have that much influence, but also interesting that if we had such influence, this is how we chose to wield that power. Anyway, there’s a few other related behaviours that I’ve noticed I engage in which might fall under this “it sounds like it’s not a big deal but it actually is a big deal, thank you very much” umbrella. Clearing the time off the microwave clock once you remove your food: Failing to do this just seems quite reckless to me. Say you put something in the microwave for a minute but take it out after 46 seconds. You’re left with 14 seconds on the clock. It looks like that microwave has unfinished business. It looks like you’ve removed your item from the microwave prematurely for stirring purposes and you intend to put it back in for the remaining 14 seconds. But you don’t. You’re done with the microwave. But you don’t let it know. You just leave it there, with 14 seconds to go. I mean, isn’t that hurtful and confusing for the microwave? And what about the next person who comes to use the microwave? They have to clean up your digital clock mess. I mean, they either have to wipe those remaining 14 seconds or add them to their total cooking time. No. I think once you’ve finished with the microwave, you close the loop, clear the clock and let everyone move on with their lives. The toilet lid must always be down: I’ve spoken about this before and I will speak about it again, but you gotta contain the filth of a toilet by shutting the lid when you flush. I’m going to introduce you to something which you might wish you’ve never heard of: toilet plume. It’s a term that describes the invisible vortex of particles that shoots up into the air when a toilet is flushed. And because there’s a whole lot of… yuck that goes into the toilet, it’s pretty sickening to imagine tiny particles of that yuck spewing out of the dunny inside this plume of air. This is especially horrifying if the toilet is in the same room as the bathroom, and you picture the yuck particles landing on surfaces throughout the room. I mean, that means your innocent toothbrush could be sitting on the sink minding its own business and be hit with an invisible wave of yuck. I know shutting the lid is an extra step in an already laborious process, but I think the two seconds it takes to shut the lid is absolutely worth it. You have to wash up as you go: This isn’t so much about being anal, it’s about avoiding work later on. I mean, I really don’t enjoy washing up. I will significantly alter my methods to avoid creating more washing up. But I know that dirty dishes are unavoidable. So I make a real effort to clean things as I go when I’m cooking a meal. Because once I sit down and tuck into a bowl of yum, I want to be able to fully relax. I don’t want to have the knowledge that there’s a sink full of washing up waiting for me once my eating is done. I want to be able to forget that dirty dishes are a fact of life and that we’re all on a never ending cycle of preparing food and cleaning up for all eternity. So I do tend to take over the whole kitchen when I cook and will clean any dishes in sight while waiting for my food to cook, which can come off as quite passive aggressive when your housemates’ dishes are in the mix. Thankfully, they’re well-versed in my quirks and, as far as I know, don’t take it personally. They also haven’t asked me to move out yet, so I think I’m justified in saying that I “seem like an… interesting person to live with” as opposed to “seem like a nightmare to live with”.. - Dannielle Maguire
CLIFTON SHIRE RATES INCREASED Clifton Shire Council adopted its 1995/96 Budget at last week’s meeting, allowing for an average increase of 4% in the General Rate. The General Fund Budget for the year ending June 30, 1996, with estimated receipts and disbursements will total $7,711,047. «««««««« CULLEN BROTHERS IN SCIENCE COUP Clifton State School students Simon Cullen (Year 7) and Samuel Cullen (Year 5) both received High Distinction Awards from the NSW University Australian Schools Science Competition. Sixty students from Clifton State School in Years 5 to 7 participated in the Science Competition. «««««««« APPROVAL FOR VANS Council approved the allowing of caravans at the Spring Creek Caravan Park as it considered that the work carried out to date is satisfactory to allow the operation to Stage 1.
Superbus, then climbed. The purpose of the exercise was to have a look at the wreck of the Lincoln bomber which crashed in 1955. «««««««« MRS ALICE MISSEN Mrs Alice Missen, who died recently in Wahroonga, at the age of 92, lived for many years in the Clifton district. In those days Missen’s Flat, near her home, was an unmade black soil road and the wide spreading flood waters kept it in a boggy condition long after other sections of the road were traffickable. Mrs Missen’s kindness in taking stranded motorists, especially women and children, into her home will be remembered with gratitude by many. The late Mrs Missen was a foundation member of the Clifton Branch of the C.W.A.
75 Years Ago Extracts from The Clifton Courier dated July 28, 1945 AUXILIARY FORMED A meeting convened by the Clifton Sub-branch of the R.S.S.A.I.L.A. for the purpose of forming a Ladies Auxiliary of the Sub-branch was held in the Soldiers Room on Saturday afternoon. After the chairman had explained the purpose of the meeting it was decided to form a Ladies Auxiliary. The election of officers and formation of a committee was deferred until a future meeting. «««««««« SPORT AND SPORTSMEN The July Handicap of 6 furlongs at the Warwick Turf Club’s July Meeting on
Saturday was won by the Clifton trained horse Joan’s Tip, which started at 3s and beat the odds-on favourite Willburn by a neck. Good Hope, owned by the Clifton sportsman, Mr Jim Brown, and a stable mate of Joan’s Tip, won the Restricted Handicap at the meeting. Both Joan’s Tip and Good Hope, which are trained by W. F. May, were ridden by Billy May, who rode with excellent judgement. The following will represent Clifton in a football match against an Air Force team at the Athletic Grounds tomorrow:J. Flynn, W. Ryan, J. Logan, H. Logan, F. Logan, K. Ryan, W. Hinz, J. O’Halloran, F. Ryan, R. Bishop, J. Bourke, R. Walsh, G. Maher. Reserves: P. Ryan and W. May.
Snapshot from Yesteryear
50 Years Ago Extracts from The Clifton Courier dated July 31, 1970 DRIEST JULY SINCE 1951 Clifton has experienced its driest month of July since 1951, with only four points being recorded at the Clifton Post Office. Only four years on record have received less rain for the month of July 1951 (nil); 1940 (one); 1919 (nil); and 1902 (two). «««««««« WHITES CLINCH 1970 POLO CHAMPIONSHIP Whites are in an unbeatable position in the 1970 Downs Polo fixtures following the games on Saturday, and will be premiers. Whites defeated Maroons 6 to 5 on Saturday to gain the No. 1 position on the pints table. For Whites Stuart Cooke and Neil MacGinley were the best players. «««««««« SCOUTING NEWS During a recent week-end local Scout Master Wayne Simms with one Patrol Leader and two Seconds from the Clifton Scout Troop joined with some Warwick Scouts and drove to Emu Vale, as far as possible, hiked up a mountain track a couple of miles, and set up camp. Next morning hiked around the base of Mt
Merino rams on Glengallan Station in1894.
100 Years Ago Extracts from The Clifton Courier dated July 27, 1920 THE PRINCE WELCOMED AT CLIFTON There is no gainsaying in the fact that Clifton on Monday in extending a welcome to H.R.H., the Prince of Wales, outclassed any previous demonstration of a similar nature, both as regards wealth of decoration and unanimity of enthusiasm. The Arrival of The Prince When the Royal train arrived at the platform, the Hon. L. E. Groom introduced the Prince to the Chairman of the Shire (Cr J. Meara). Within the enclosure were the returned soldiers of Clifton and district, who formed a guard of honour. About 350 children were
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formed up in a semicircle behind the returned soldiers. When the Prince walked from the train on to the platform the school children, accompanied by the band, sang one verse of God Save the King. After the presentation of the address the Prince left the platform. The returned men were then filed past the Prince who shook hands with each man. The Farewell When the Prince boarded the train permission was
given to the children and public to assemble at the rear of the train. As the train drew out from the siding three hearty cheers were given for the Prince of Wales amidst great waving of hats and handkerchiefs. The last scene was the Prince standing on the platform of the carriage at the rear of the train waving his hat and smiling in reply to the cheering and waving of the great multitude of people assembled.
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TUESDAY SPORTERS 21st July, 9 hole Stableford. Winner, John Harper 20 points (ocb); Runner-up, Ralph Snars 20. Rundowns: Grant Humble 19, Greg Andrews 19, Mitch Gillam 18. Other Scores: John Davis 17, Christine Snars 17, Jim Miller 16, Kev Meara 16, Ian Jones 16, Graham Gregory 15, James Ehrlich 14, John Beard 14, Andrew Imhoff 14, Greg Smith 13, Tony Gillam 13, Ken Turner 12. Sporters is played every Tuesday with hit-off from 11.30am to 2pm. WEDNESDAY LADIES 22nd July, Ladies played an 18 hole V.S.S.S for a club trophy. Winner, Christine Snars +2; Runner-up, Avril Millard -2. Other scores: Mary Pidgeon -12, Ruth Hungerford -16. Today, 29th July is Ladies’ Vice Captain’s Day. Competition is an 18 hole American Foursomes, choice of partners, for a trophy donated by June Kuhn. Names in by 8.45am, hit-off at 9am. 5th August, Ladies Secretary’s Day. Competition is an 18 hole Aggregate Stableford (silent draw). Trophies donated by Vicki Brewer. Names in by 8.45am with hit-off at 9am. All welcome. FRIDAY HACKERS 24th July, 12 hole Stableford. Winner, Christine Snars 27 points; Runner-up, Greg Andrews 26. Rundowns: Ralph Snars 24, Mike Conway 23, John Keleher 21, John Baxter 19. Other Scores: Kim Bailey 19, Bill Bailey 19, Ian Jones 16, Grant Humble 16, David McAuley 16, Mitch Gillam 15, John Harper 10, John Davis 8. Hackers is played every Friday. Hit-off is from midday to 2.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come and play. SATURDAY SLASHERS 25th July, 5th Round of the Riverina Saturday Cup. Competition was an 18 hole 4BBB (mixed formats). Winners, Ken Turner and Neil Brown 66 points; Runners-up, Bill Bailey and
Jake Castles 57. Rundowns: Doug Macbeth and Graham Riddle 56. Other Scores: Jack Farrell and David Robins 51, Greg Andrews and Paul Laverty 50, Col Hoey and Avril Millard 50, Darren Hedges and Dan Hoey 44, James Ehrlich and Adrian Hilton 44, Evan Caldwell and Dan Hoey 42, Jane Farrell and Michael Bowe 41 1st August, the annual “CLIOAK” 4BBB (choice of partners) inter-club battle will be held. This is always a great day between Clifton and Oakey. This year it is at Clifton Golf Club. Team list at the bar or contact Darren if you are looking for a playing partner. Names in prior to 10.30am. SUNDAY SWINGERS 26th July, 27 hole Alternate Shot Stroke/ Net Men’s and Ladies’ Foursomes Championships. There was a very strong field with 18 Men’s teams and 6 Ladies’ teams competing. Gross winners: Men - David Andrews and Paul Laverty 110 points; Ladies - Collette Rynne and Jane Farrell 149. Net winners: Men - Col Shields and Glen Hogarth 107; Ladies - Genny Imhoff and Wendy Ladewig 115. Runners-up Gross: Men Chris Webster and Col Hoey 118; Ladies - Megan Murphy and Avril Millard 153. Other scores Gross: Rougan Geraghty and David Robins 119, Col Shields and Glen Hogarth 122, Greg Andrews and Jack Farrell 122, Lachlan Meacle and Daniel Hedges 123, Jackson Free and Dan Hoey 125, Darren Hedges and John Keleher 130, Paul Ladewig and Joe Coorey 132, Rob Meara and Kev Meara 133, Bill Bailey and Jayden Peck 135, Jake Castles and Evan Caldwell 146, Wendy Ladewig and Genny Imhoff, James Ehrlich and Adrian Hilton 150, Cutta Murphy and Michael Bowe 159, Tabatha Tape and Bec Duff 190. Thanks to the other teams who were unable to finish due to the wet weather. John Davis, Jamie Herden, Rob Imhoff, Doug Macbeth, Vicki Brewer, Gloria Moore,
Greg Smith, John Beard, Troy Hughes, Mitch Gillam. Hope to see you all team up again next year. 2nd August, Men’s and Ladies’ Monthly Medals sponsored by Vanderfield and Toowoomba Carrying Co. 9th August, “Battle for the Bear”, Clifton vs. Millmerran at Clifton Golf Club. 4BBB Stableford, choice of partners. Team list at the bar or contact Darren if you are looking for a playing partner. Names in prior to 10.30am. MEMBERS’ DRAW Winner, Ralph Snars (not present). CLUB ROSTER Bar: Bill Bailey and David McAuley . Mowing: Jack Farrell. GOLF AT CLIFTON ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS TEE TIMES The tee times for both standard Saturday and Sunday competitions will be names in prior to 11am for a shotgun start at 11.30am 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”. 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 to pay $5 for each Matchplay round. All club members playing social golf are required to still pay the $5 social fee. - Darren Hedges and Gary Riddle
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CLIFTON BOWLS RESULTS Saturday 25th July, J, Curnow and N. Postle 23 defeated N. Brosnan and I. Jackson 7; C. Trost and R. Daley 22 defeated I. Weier and P. Ryatt 10; N. Creighton and M. Curnow 19 defeated G. Jago and G. Knights 14; A. Van Der Berg and R. Debnam 13 defeated N. Daley and M. Lyall 12.
Winners with a margin of 16 were J. Curnow and N. Postle. COMING EVENTS Saturday 1st August, B Grade Singles and Social Bowls. G. Jago vs. G. Knights, marker P. Ryatt; T. Irvin vs. R. Debnam, marker M. Lyall. Saturday 8th August, A Grade Singles M. Lyall vs.
J. Keleher, marker I. Weier; I. Jackson vs. G. Knights, marker K. Morris; G. Jago vs. A. Imhoff, marker L. Smith; N. Postle vs. P. Ryatt, marker N. Brosnan. LADIES BOWLS Ladies who are interested in playing competition Singles and Pairs this year please contact Michael or Necia by 8th August. Mike Lyall Publicity Officer & Games Director 0407 199 780
Ian Weier was among Clifton bowlers who braved the cooler conditions on Saturday.
CLIFTON TENNIS Junior Tennis in Clifton returned for the first fixtures since the COVID-19 pandemic stopped play. We were overwhelmed with the enthusiastic response and turn up on Friday 24th July.
We had over 40 players on the courts and could not be happier! We had 16 “Rookies” our starters/learners. Clifton Tennis is in great hands with so many youngsters!
C Grade winners were Lucy Coutts and Millie McPhee. B Grade Winners were Shaquan Craig and Thomas Mantann. A Grade winner was Byron Joppich. Junior Fixtures will be held from 4pm every Friday afternoon - all welcome! - Kellie Brady
There was an impressive roll-up of young players for Clifton Junior Tennis on Friday.
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Additional rural No change to local water bore metering loan funding
The Australian Government is providing further assistance to farmers and small businesses by providing an additional $2 billion in loan funding to the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) for 2020-21. Finance Minister Mathias were being experienced in Cormann announced the many parts of the country,” additional funding last Mr Littleproud said. “With conditions week. Mr Cormann said this improving it is now time to doubles the total farm and revert back to the previous small business loan funds to concessional terms for the $4 billion to meet demand RIC’s loans,” he said. “I understand that for the RIC’s sought-after parts of Australia are still drought loan products. “This funding is available experiencing drought and it this financial year to ensure will also take a number of support is provided where years to recover. it is most needed and with “I encourage farmers and the best possible impact,” he small businesses to get their said. application in before the end “Parts of Australia have of September if they want had good rainfall and the to receive the benefit of the RIC’s drought loans can be 2-year interest free period”. used for recovery activities “For applications such as replanting and received after 30 September restocking”. 2020, a five-year interest only Minister for Agriculture, period will apply, followed Drought and Emergency by principal and interest for Management and the remainder of the 10-year Member for Maranoa, term. David Littleproud said “The interest rates for unprecedented demand Farm and Small Business for the concessional loans Loans will drop to 1.92 per showed what a useful cent effective from 1 August support mechanism it is for 2020. rural businesses at this time. “These concessional “These loans have been terms will still enable rural critical in helping farmers businesses to save thousands and small businesses facing of dollars a year on interest hardship due to the drought. bills and put those savings to The RIC will also be better use. provided with additional Mr Littleproud also operational funding of announced that the $50 million over four years RIC’s AgriStarter Loans, to deliver the additional loan designed to support people funding as well as process in establishing a new the significant volume of farm business, buying an applications already on existing farm business or hand” Minister Littleproud undertaking succession said. arrangements, will receive Mr Littleproud also $75 million in 2020-21 and announced that the become available from additional loan funding 1 January 2021. comes with changes to loan “The Government terms, with the two-year understands the importance interest free period not being of encouraging a new available for the Drought generation of farmers to the Loan and AgBiz Drought sector and the AgriStarter Loan applications received Loans will be a useful after 30 September 2020. program to support this” he “The Government said. announced the two-year Businesses owners can interest free terms for these get more information about loans in November last year RIC loans by visiting the in response to the severe RIC website or calling drought conditions that 1800 875 675.
Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy, Anthony Lynham, has confirmed that landholders pumping from the Nobby-Clifton-Kings Creek aquifer are still not required to install water meters to measure their water usage despite ongoing calls from some local farmers. Dr Lynham said pump from Dr Lynham are the capacity of their pump expressed interest in moving meters in the area are still contrary to a promises made and bore. to a volume-based licence, voluntary. by the Department. “Some farmers are similar to the arrangements “Water entitlement holders “I have had a number of arguing that the Department with other aquifers in the accessing water from the complaints over many years doesn’t know how much Darling Downs region. Nobby-Clifton-Kings Creek about pump metering at the water is being pumped out Dr Lynham said due to aquifers are not currently aquifer,” Mr Weir said. the aquifer,” Mr Weir said. the financial impacts of required to meter their take “The Department “They say that there is the ongoing drought, the of water,” Mr Lynham said. promised that compulsory also no regular on the Queensland Government “Some entitlement holders metering would be ground inspections to check will not be making bore have voluntarily installed implemented by Christmas water usage.” meters compulsory in the meters. last year, obviously that Mr Weir said farmers near future. “Water take is limited hasn’t happened.” higher up on the aquifer have “As I have said publicly, from these aquifers to Currently, water entitle- noticed their bores lowering under no circumstances will address declining water ment holders in the area or completely drying up. farmers incur any extra costs levels associated with have time frame limit “They are very frustrated during this drought,” he the ongoing drought and licences rather than volume and want something done, said. demand on the resource. licences which dictate their Minister Lynham has been “No new metering “Installing a meter allows water usage. sitting on this issue for too requirements will commence entitlement holders the This means farmers are long and needs to take some in drought declared areas. flexibility to operate to entitled to pump for an action,” he said. “The Queensland Governlimited volumes rather than agreed amount of hours Mr Weir said these ment will not further burden being restricted to set hours per week which can vary farmers want bore meters to farmers while they are in any one week.” the volume of water be compulsory in the area. dealing with the devastating Member for Condamine pumped from landholder He said a number of effects of drought on their Pat Weir said the comments to landholder depending on landholders have also families and livelihood.”
Funding to help limit fall armyworm spread
The Australian Government is providing a grant of $600,000 to Plant Health Australia (PHA) to support national management of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) following its arrival via natural pathways in January 2020. The invasive worm was “The funding provided a g r i c u l t u re . g o v. a u / p e s t s - contact the Department of detected as far south as to PHA will support a range diseases-weeds/plant/exotic- Agriculture and Fisheries Bundaberg earlier in the of valuable activities that armyworm immediately on 13 25 23 year, prompting fears that will help manage the If you suspect you have and photograph the site and it could very well reach damaging impact of fall found a fall armyworm, insects if possible. Southern Queensland. armyworm to protect our Minister for Agriculture, plant health. Drought and Emergency “The funding will Management, David initially support PHA to Littleproud, said the funding coordinate a workshop would enable PHA to fund that will bring local and a number of projects over international experts, AFFORDABLE PRECISION AERIAL APPLICATION two years to boost national research organisations, research and development to governments and industries better manage the impacts of together to identify gaps in TREAT YOUR this pest. fall armyworm knowledge “Biosecurity threats such of national interest. as fall armyworm are very “The outcomes from BY DRONE 22 real, they threaten our workshop will inform FOLIAR OR SOIL, SPRAYING OR SPREADING industries and our way of the development of a dc@dronecommander.com.au life,” Mr Littleproud said. national management plan Roger Woods BSc www.dronecommander.com.au “Fall armyworm is a and guide investment in 0400 283 319 Facebook.com/dronecommander serious agricultural pest. projects for monitoring and “The larval or caterpillar ongoing management of fall stage of the moth’s life cycle, armyworm. can damage and destroy “This includes a series of a wide variety of crops projects that will investigate causing in some cases if not fall armyworm genetics, controlled large economic pesticide resistance, loss. commercial and native hosts, “It also has the potential and modelling of seasonal to impact on our native and impacts on population garden plants, so it can be a dynamics.” serious problem in our parks For more information on 2015m2 Corner and backyard gardens too. fall armyworm visit www. 3 Bedroom Home, room for 6 Cars, 38klm Toowoomba
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Wednesday, July 29, 2020
St. Francis de Sales students celebrate NAIDOC Day
On Friday, students at St. Francis de Sales Catholic School in Clifton celebrated NAIDOC Day by learning some of the culture of Aboriginal and Islander peoples.
Above: Former St. Francis de Sales student Millie Zeller, now in Year 12 at St. Josephs in Toowoomba, taught the local grade 5 students how to make a traditional grass skirt from Emu feathers. Left: Harvey, Jackson, Xavier, Tom and Austin show the designs they were painting on their boomerangs.
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