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Principal Carly Domrow, P&C President Andrew Mirtschin and the 150th Celebrations Organising Committee.
Two pandemics and two World Wars later, Jondaryan State School has stood the test of time and celebrated its 150th year servicing the local community.Queensland Governor Jeannette Young attended the school’s celebrations last weekend and thanked the school staff, the P&C and volunteers for their tireless efforts in organising such a momentous event. “The longevity of the school and the attendance of some many people here today, is testament to the affection in which Jondy is held,” she said. “Jondaryan Provisional School opened its gates on February 12th 1872 to the children of the workers of Jondaryan Station and since that date, over 3,100 students have passed through those school“That’sgates.what makes the P&C’s gift of new school gates to commemorate their 150th anniversary so fitting. “The gates are a beautiful symbol of the enduring welcoming that Jondy has given to children of the district for a century and a “It’shalf.my great honour to be here with you all today and inspiring to hear what a classroom education looked like over a century ago!” the Governor said. Continued on page 3.
(Left to right) Raffle coordinator John Webster, Oakey Hospital staff Donna Fitch, Mary-anne McKenzie, Carolyn McKay and Elissa Hoerler (second from right), hospital resident Mick Haddy (centre) and Bernborough Tavern owner Michael Carpenter.
The newly improved Highfields Library opened its doors on Monday morning, with an official opening scheduled for Monday 19th September. Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) Environment and Community Committee Portfolio Lead Cr Tim McMahon said while the new facility won’t officially be open until 19th September, as of this week residents will be able to borrow and return books at the new building, as well as access the public computers and free Wi-Fi.
Oakey Hospital’s McDonald House has received funds that were collected from the Community Chest Raffle during the month of August. The Community Chest raffle, sponsored by the Bernborough Tavern, raised $580 for residents at McDonald House. Elissa Hoerler of Oakey Hospital said the residents will get to decide what to spend the money on at their next meeting at the end of the Residentweek.Mick Haddy said he was very grateful to members of the Oakey community for their support and to Michael and John for their continued efforts.Raffle Coordinator John Webster said next month’s proceeds will be going to the Oakey Information Centre. Raffle tickets are on sale every Saturday from 11am to 1.30pm at the Bernborough Tavern, Campbell Street, where winners drawn from the raffle have the chance to win meat trays, bar tabs and other goodies.
“Although these services will be available from 5th September at the new library, some technology and facilities, including the community rooms, won’t be available for the initial period,” he said.The older library closed its doors last week on Monday 29th August 2022 to enable the remainder of the books and equipment to be moved to the new facility.“We thank the community for their patience and cooperation during this process and hope they are as excited as we are about the new facility,”Cr McMahon said. To find out more, contact Council on 131 872 or highfieldslibraryproject@ tr.qld.gov.au.
New Highfields library is open
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The project is funded by the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program and Council’s Pandemic Response Investment Program.
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Wednesday, September 7, 2022 THE OAKEY CHAMPION Page 3 MP Condamine Please like my facebook page Member for Condamine Pat WEIR MP Member for (07) 4570 4100 101 Campbell Street, Oakey QLD 4401 ox 65, Oakey QLD 4401 condamine@parliament qld gov.au patweir com.au /PatWeirMP Come and meet your local member OUTSIDE THE GOOMBUNGEE NEWSAGENCY 15 Mocatta Street, Goombungee Saturday 29 February | 9am-12pm Working for our community MatesMates Campbell Street OAKE Y PH 4692 0900 FavouriteOakey’sBistro F R I DAY S ATUR DAY: Community Chest 1.30pm in Aid of Dr EAF McDonald House Oakey Hospital S UN DAY: Raffles Great Mates LUNCH 11.30am to 2.00pm | DINNER 5.30pm to 8.00pm For Bookings Phone 4961 3190 FREE S PEC I A L S Bundaberg Rum (UP & Red) Johnnie Walker Red Label Captain Morgan Spiced Rum Gordons Gin Carlton Dry Stubbies 330ml [x 24] $49.99 Byron Bay Premium Lager 355ml [x 24] $53.99 Jacob’s Creek Wine Classic Range $10.99ea Grant’s ‘Triple Wood’ Scotch 700ml $41.99ea ALL 1 Litre 58.99EA} KARAOKE 07/09/22 to 21/09/22 Famous Salad Bar Still Available Friday night 8pm till late creative canines Professional Pet Stylists for all Breeds of Dogs & Cats Full grooming services available by appointments Award Winning Pet Grooming TARYN & DEREK BINSTEAD Cert 4 Pet Styling - Certified Dog Behaviour & Training 102 Yandilla PittsworthStSalon 0437 924 897 www.creativek9s.net Former students and local community comes together to celebrate 150 years of ‘Jondy’ School Continued from page 1 Jondaryan Students Terri-anne and Melody holding a recent copy of The Oakey Champion newspaper which will be going into their time capsule! LEFT TO RIGHT: Queensland Governor Jeannette Young, Acting Principal Carly Domrow, a Queensland Education representative, Garth Hamilton MP, Pat Weir MP, David Janetzki MP and Toowoomba Region Deputy Mayor Cr Geoff McDonald.HerExcellency
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School captains Akishia Hernandez and Ruby Regan officially cutting the birthday cake. Jondaryan School choir performing for the audience. “Today’s schooling would be unrecognisable to the students of 1872,” Her Excellency said. She said while the roll out of Wi-fi, smart whiteboards, robots and laptops among other new technology has changed the learning environment dramatically, the care and concern for students throughout the years has remained the involvedthewhichraid1945,WorldfascinatinganmemberCelebrationsame.CommitteeSteveMartingaveoverviewoftheschool’shistory.“DuringthesecondWarfrom1939tostudentspracticedairdrills,”hesaid.“Divingintotrencheshadbeendugoutinschool.“Theywerealsoingrowingcotton which was used to fill ammunition cartridges for the war effort. “The school has witnessed so much change, including the start of the communication era with the introduction of the first telephone.“Today we’re following in that history by celebrating 150 years of education at Jondaryan State School.”
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The origin of Inverness: Part I
Portion 61V (490 acres) was selected by Angus McKinnon, who named his property “Inverness” after a town in his homeland of Scotland.Whether he was resident on the property the whole time is unknown because for all of 1907 he was the proprietor of the Jubilee Hotel in Leichhardt Street, Brisbane until he passed away in that Hotel on December 1, 1907, aged 61. In 1908, Alexander Archibald came to Queensland from Smeaton, Victoria where he owned a property.Hecame north with a view to buying property and while here he found that his distant cousin, the late Angus McKinnon’s dairy farm was on the market by
When Gowrie Estate was repurchased by the Government it was surveyed into 209 Portions which were open for selection at the Land Office, Toowoomba on and after Tuesday, 27th May, 1902. the Executors for £1,000. He didn’t want to miss this bargain so he paid a deposit and returned to Victoria to sell his home property.Here he met some resistance from his wife and five younger children who wished to remain in the South.Hewrote to his two older sons, John and Jim, who were working in New Zealand to manage the Queensland farm in order to save his deposit.They immediately agreed and sailed from New Zealand.Jimenlisted in WWI and went to fight in France where he paid the ultimate sacrifice for his Johncountry.remained on “Inverness” as he had married Isobel Gordon (Sister of Andrew Gordon, his neighbour, who had selected Portion 60V and named it “Helmsley”) on October 5, 1910. They became parents of 7 children who all attended the Kelvinhaugh school. The Kelvinhaugh Cheese Factory was built by 1919 on the corner opposite “Inverness”.DuringWorld War II, in 1941, John sold “Inverness” for £8 an acre to Edward and Edith Thomas from a dairy farm at Tangham, a siding on the Oakey to Cecil Plains railway.
TO CONTINUED - Valerie Weise-Young
Two advertisements in the Darling Downs Gazette when the property was sold in May 1908 (above) and then a Clearing Sale in September 1908 (right). - Photos, Valerie Weise-Young
Page 4 THE OAKEY CHAMPION Wednesday, September 7, 2022 The Oakey Champion is available at: • News Extra Central City Toowoomba • News Extra Westridge Toowoomba • News Extra South Street Toowoomba • Hartley’s NewsXpress Toowoomba • The Lucky Charm Newsagency Clifford Gardens • Campbells Newsagency Toowoomba • The Clifton Courier • The Pittsworth Sentinel • The Allora Advertiser 2a Cherry Street Oakey Q. 4401 Phone 4691 1376 Fax 4691 2625 Emails:editorial@oakeychampion.com.auadvertising@oakeychampion.com.au Published each Wednesday by OurNews Pty. Ltd. Printed by Greenridge Group, 4 Freighter Avenue Toowoomba • Oakey Newsagency • Cornetts IGA Oakey • BP Oakey • Kingsthorpe Post Office & Newsagency • Goombungee Spar & News • Crows Nest Newsagency • Cobb & Co. Roadhouse Jondaryan • Maclagan Store & Newsagency • Wilsonton NewsagencyDEADLINES: Display advertising 5:00pm Friday Classified advertising 5:00pm Monday TO THE PASTMirror SudokoThe Champion 4691 1376 Wednesday, September 14, 2016 $1.20 Crossword&SudokU WEATHER OAKEY AND DISTRICT 6 DAY FORECAST THURWEDFRISATSUN 7/20°C7/23°C7/20°C6/21°C9/21°C High TEMP RAIN UV INDEX A low and trough will trigger showers across the region today (Wednesday), with scattered showers expected over the following days. A trough will generate heavier falls on Friday. HighHighHighHighHighMON 6/19°C Aug26th Oct3rdSept18thSept10th 0mm50%-3mm5%<1mm40%<1mm The week ahead DevelopingShowersShowerortwoPartlyCloudyShowers 6mm90%-10mm ShowersMostlySunny 3mm<1mm5%80%-15mm
Oakey Museum Open Day & AGM
The Oakey Historical Museum Society will be holding its annual general meeting on the 18th September at 1.30pm at the Museum Grounds, as well as an Open Day in November.
‘After careful consideration I have approved the mining leases for stage three of the New Acland project. The project also requires an associated water licence from the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water.’
Goombungee Gallery: What’s on this month
After 15 years campaigning for the development of New Acland Stage 3 the approval for the mining leases has been given. There has never been a justifiable reason given by the Palaszczuk Government for this approval not to be granted and the result of them dragging their political feet has been the loss of 450 jobs, businesses closing and families having to move away from the Oakey community to find Allemployment.theconditions have been met several times over with the Federal government having approved all aspects of the leases and the associated water licence. It now lies in the hands of the Minister for Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water to grant the associated water licence to get the community up and running again, the mine operational.
Ken and Sandra, who have a rural background working with cattle, moved from the town of Gayndah to Oakey to seize a great business opportunity.
There’s lot on this September at Goombungee’s Rosalie Gallery, including an opportunity for locals to submit their work to be displayed!
I Love Goombungee The Rosalie Gallery is calling for submissions from all local artists, community groups and schools in the Goombungee area to participate in the I Love Goombungee exhibition, which will assist in Jacaranda Day celebrations.Eachartist can submit up to four artworks, which if selected will be on display from 19th October until 13th November. Bataille de Fleurs (Battle of the Flowers) Continued on from last month, the Bataille de Fleurs (Battle of the Flowers) (pictured) display is here to stay until 18 September 2022 in honour of the Carnival of Flowers. The exhibition brings together some of Toowoomba’s best floral artists to showcase the beautiful Garden City during Toowoomba’s Carnival of Flowers. Perceptions of Paradise Starting 21st September, this group exhibition depicts the concept of ‘heaven on earth’ inspired by the hills and hollows, waterways, and flora and fauna of South East Queensland.Exhibiting artists include Jeanne Cotter, Liisa Gosper and Rosemary Williamson. For more information, visit the Toowoomba Region Events Register. Personal mobility devices or ‘rideables’ are growing in popularity and are considered a cleaner and greener commuting alternative.Personalmobility devices include a range of devices such as electric scooters, electric skateboards and self-balancing one or twowheeledHowever,devices.Police remind users of these devices that they must comply with the road rules whilst riding in public spaces and road related areas in Queensland.“Youmust be at least 16 years of age, or 12 years with adult supervision,” Senior Constable Belinda Elks“Asaid.helmet must be always worn while
The Museum is planning to hold an Open Day on Saturday 12th November from 9am to 3pm. The theme for the day has been revealed - ‘Embracing the future, cherishing the past’.Secretary and Treasurer Fay Telford encourages interested organisations and local residents to go along and display their wares in an effort to help raise funds for the group. “It’s been a couple of years since we have held our event, so it would be great to make this an enjoyable day,” she said. “There will be a gold coin entry and a raffle will be drawn on the day for a chance to win a meat tray among other prizes donated by Oakey businesses.“Themuseum buildings will be open and we would appreciate if anyone would like to donate items.“We will have a morning tea and barbecue lunch available.”Formore information, call Fay on 0427 623 117.
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“We bought the business and moved here twenty years ago,” Ken said. “We’ve seen a lot of kids Ken and Sandra Pott showing off their commemorative plaque they received in the post! growKenup.”and Sandra have had other careers, including working as a truck driver and for Queensland Health respectively.Sandrasaid over the last two decades, the Oakey Newsagency has had its fair share of luck and has been responsible for selling a handful of winning tickets. “We’ve sold two first divisions,” she said. “As well as a few second divisions.“We’ve even had one fella win about $83,000 from an accidental ticket! “We inputted it wrong into the system and asked if he still wanted it and he said yes.” To thank Ken and Sandra for their hard work and to acknowledge this special milestone, Newspower sent them a commemorative plaque to display in store.
Timely reminder about e-scooters
Darling Downs Police are reminding the community to always follow road rules when riding personal mobility devices amid their growing popularity and as the Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) considers an e-scooter trial. travelling on rideables. “Rideables are designed for single person use only, and are not permitted to travel faster than 25km/h. “Rideables may only be ridden on paths or roads where the speed limit is 50km/h or less. “They are prohibited from travelling on a main road or “Ridershighway.must keep left and give way to pedestrians.”Snr.Const. Elks said as personal mobility devices or rideables grow in popularity it is important to comply with the road rules.
20 years at the Oakey Newsagency Ken and Sandra Pott are celebrating twenty years of owning the Oakey Newsagency on Campbell Street and reflect on their time in the community. Wednesday, September 7, 2022 THE OAKEY CHAMPION Page 5 For all your Pharmacy Needs OAKEY COMMUNITY PHARMACY HELP LOVE GO THE DISTANCE The Long Run aims to raise awareness and funds to help men survive prostate cancer. All it takes is what you’ve got - run, walk or wheel 72km in September and join the movement to make prostate cancer history. Run for the one you love. Ethical Nutrients Men’s Prostate Health helps to maintain normal healthy prostate function. AVAILABLE IN STORE TODAY. 81 Campbell Street, Oakey PH 4691 1062 M-F 8:30am-5:30pm SAT 9:00am-12.30pm FIGHTING CANCER IN MEN OAKEY COMMUNITY PHARMACY SUPPORTS canDonationsbemadeinStoreorOnline Catching up in Condamine Pat WEIR MP WITH 101 Campbell Street, Oakey QLD statement:forLatecondamine@parliament.qld.gov.au4401intheafternoononFridaythe26thofAugusttheMinisterResourcesScottStewartreleasedthefollowingtwo-sentence
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The people of Oakey have been treated like political pawns and it is time this state government provided some certainty for the Oakey community’s future development, employment opportunities, small businesses and families. I call on Minister Butcher to make this decision sooner rather than later, the decision could be made today. Do not let the people of Oakey hang on to false hope, provide them with a certainty for their future and grant the approval for the associated water licence.
Team Penning results
Toowoomba Regional Council Library and Cultural Services portfolio leader Cr Tim McMahon said the re-opening was ideally timed to take advantage of the packed 73rd Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers program, which runs for the month of September.CrMcMahon said the Gallery’s September exhibition schedule included a touring exhibition from the Queensland Art Gallery
A triple treat exhibition program and free family activities will be on offer when the Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery re-opens this Saturday, September 10. and Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) titled, Asia Pacific Contemporary: Three Decades of APT, which was a showcase of highlights from QAGOMA’s long-running Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art series of exhibitions.“Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery is thrilled to join the touring schedule for an exhibition that profiles key moments from QAGOMA’s flagship exhibition series,” he said. A satellite exhibition Asia Pacific Video will be on display at Rosalie Gallery until October 30. “Families and children can experience free, handson art-making activities when TRAG hosts APT10 Kids on Tour on behalf of QAGOMA from September 10 to October 2. “Carnival time in Toowoomba means the subtle beauty of Ikebana, the traditional art of Japanese flower arrangement, will again feature in the Ikebana Display 2022 by the Toowoomba Ikebana Group.“For more than 20 years, Toowoomba Sogetsu School has presented an annual Ikebana exhibition at the“ThisGallery.year, Netta Obst, Margaret Eiser and Dorothy Herrmann have created arrangements that respond to the season and environment, challenging themselves to combine new methods and materials to push the boundaries of the artform. “Visitors also will see a selection of oil paintings drawn from the Gallery’s collections. The exhibition, Deep Impressions: European Landscapes from the Collections, features Australian Impressionist landscapes by Tom Roberts, Arthur Streeton and Frederick McCubbin.” The exhibition is on display until November 27.
After a successful rescheduled Oakey Show, the results for the team penning event are in!
Judge Barry pictured with the winning team.
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A very successful Team Penning event was held in conjunction with the 114th Oakey Show. The winning team of B. Hay, K. Hay and E. Hay travelled from Brigalow to compete.There were 116 runs during the day, with the finals contested by the top ten scores at 5.30pm. RESULTS 1st B. Hay, K. Hay, E. Hay2nd R. Hall, R. Law, K. Law3rd K. Bond, S. Bond, N. 4thTeirneyB. Hay, K. Hay, E. Hay5th B. Deane, K. Hay, B. HayThe winning team, B. Hay, K. Hay, E. Hay, penned 2 head in the time of 1.10 in the finals.
Toowoomba Region Art Gallery scheduled to re-open next week
TOP RIGHT: Windmill Sunset (2019) by John Wright. BOTTOM RIGHT: U18 Pumpkins Galore (2020) by Bridget Porter.
It’s not too late to enter the annual Goombungee Landcare photo competition The Gomaren and Doctors Creek Catchment Landcare Group, based in Goombungee, is still accepting submissions for the 6th annual “Focus on Farms” photographic competition. Wednesday, September 7, 2022 THE OAKEY CHAMPION Page 7 Oakey 4691 1219 | 80 CAMPBELL STREET OAKEY BOTTLESHOP SPECIALS GRAND HOTEL STARTS 7/9/22 ENDS 20/9/22 XXXX GOLD STUBBIES 24PK $44.99 XXXX BITTER STUBBIES 24PK $55.99 GREAT NORTHERN ORIGINAL STUBBIES 24PK GREAT NORTHERN SUPER CRISP CANS 30PK HAHN SUPER DRY 3.5 STUBBIES 24PK $49.99 BUNDABERG RUM & COLA CANS 10PK $43.99 SMIRNOFF VODKA 700ML $42.99 JACK DANIEL’S WHISKEY 700ML $49.99 A QAS spokesperson said a stable patient was assessed for a minor hand burn. Boodua shed fire Late Monday night - at 11.30pm, the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) attended a shed fire in Boodua. No transport was required, but paramedics remained on standby to back up firefighters. Visitors to the region are also invited to enter submissions.Ifyouare visiting the Darling Downs region in September you will surely be inspired to take some photos as we are looking our best right now. A great way to acknowledge your appreciation of our beautiful and bounteous region would be to enter some of your photos in the 6th annual photo competition which is hosted by local Landcare group, Gomaren & Doctors Creek, which is based in the Northern Downs area. It’s easy, it’s fun, and your images will contribute to the overall portrait of our diverse Everyoneregion.iswelcome to enter, visitors and residents alike, and there are categories to suit everyone. There is even a category for those who love our beneficial insects and the important role they play. The ‘Wildlife on the Downs’ category aims to shine the spotlight on beneficial insects including native bees, wasps, flies, butterflies, lacebugs and dungImagesbeetles.must be taken on the Darling Downs within the Toowoomba, Southern Downs, Western Downs and Goondiwindi Regions. There are great prizes and all the images will be on display at the Goombungee Jacaranda Festival in November. Flyers are available at the Toowoomba Information Centre and at all local libraries in the Toowoomba, Southern Downs, Western Downs and Goondiwindi Regions. Entries close on October 4th.More information is available on the Gomaren & Doctors Creek Facebook page and on its webpage. To enter, visit gdcclg. wixsite.com/group.
Lot’s of creativity at school’s Book Week! Recently, Oakey State School students and staff celebrated Book Week by dressing up as their favourite book character and results were amazing! Not just for kids! Oakey State School staff are also getting into the spirit. Can you guess which videogame character this student is? So many creative and unique costumes - well done!
Mantis in the Sunflowers (2020) by Wendy Robertson.
Garden Competition 1st was Reviva Reuse Shop - Wellcamp, 2nd was Yarraman Waste Management Facility and 3rd was Crows Nest Waste Management Facility. Photography Competition 1st was Oakey Oasis and Highly Commended was the Greenmount - Pink Orchid Flower. Video Competition 1st was RevivaToowoomba Carnival of FlowersToowoomba2022. Regional Council (TRC) Water and Waste Portfolio Lead Cr Nancy Sommerfield said the competition awards were held on Wednesday 1st September on the first day of spring. “I was very impressed with the myriad of displays that our staff and also the social enterprise groups that are partners with TRC at the Waste Management Councillors Nancy Sommerfield (left) and Rebecca Vonhoff (right) with Manager of Reviva Reuse Shop, Wellcamp and Kleinton, Rita Duffy.
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Waste Management Garden Comp winners announced There were three categories of the competition (Garden, Photography and Video), with Wellcamp company Reviva taking out 1st for both the Garden and Video categories. facilities came up with this year and delighted to judge them alongside Cr Rebecca Vonhoff,” she said. “It’s lots of fun for these groups to get involved and I’m particularly impressed that the displays feature many items that are repurposed from things that are otherwise discarded at TRC’s Waste Management facilities.“Thecompetition is now in its 8th year and a great way for the three different groups at the Waste Management facilities to get involved in the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers vibe. “This competition has been running since 2016 and I’m delighted the staff work so hard on their displays to improve the amenity of Council’s Waste Management facilities for users as we approach the warmer months.”
Oakey Golf Club Results
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On Wednesday 7th September the Ladies will play an 18 hole Stableford. Winner of the Thursday Sporters on Thursday 25th August was Don Storey with 21 points. For Thursday 1st September the winner was Danny O’Brien with 19 points.
COMING EVENTS Sunday September 11, 3 bowl pairs sponsored by Woody at Jacko at 12.30pm. Wear your favourite sporting team shirt, 2x14 ends. Winner, runner-up and last round. Barbecue to follow bowls. Names on boardCompetitionplease. is now open for the 2022/2023 season, with competition forms now available at the club. Gloria Scott vs. Bye; Val Hartland vs. Jan Mullins.Sunday 4th September, Single Stableford Medley, Des Noller Memorial Day. Winner for Men was Nino Capuzzo with 39 points (ocb). Pin shots, Men: 3/12, Dan Darlington; 4/13, Dave Scutt; 8/17, Dave Humphrey. Approaches: 2/11, Mark Peters; 7/16, Bill Robertson; 9/18, Greg Buckley. Ladies’ approach 2/11, JanWinnerMullins. Peter Briant Memorial 2022, Matty Burgess 53.5 nett. Members’ draw No. 39, Joe Wilkie, who was not present, so next week the prize goes to $25. THIS WEEK Thursday 8th September, Men’s Single Stableford for a Club Ladies’Trophy.Single Stableford for a Club Trophy, Round 1 Handicap Matchplay Championship.Saturday10th September, Janelle Wieck Memorial Day, Two Person Ambrose. Sunday 11th September, Goombungee vs. Oakey at Goombungee. 10.30am Shotgun Start. - Murray McLeod Sunday 11th September will see Oakey vs. Goombungee at Goombungee with a shotgun start at 10.30am. Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September, 18 hole Stroke and September Monthly Medal. To be confirmed. - Marlene Deans Secretary
Mr Mellon said the rise of cellular agriculture (the science of growing meat and dairy products from animal cells and singlecelled organisms) will completely up-end the $1161 billion global dairy industry within the decade, as he hopes consumers turn to ‘‘ animal-free milk’’, bioidentical but made in a lab.‘‘It’s my honest opinion. I know it’s not very popular,” he said. He explained that a lab-grown milk product is already approved in the US and consumers are already comfortable with alternative milks, whether oat, almond or dairy across the world.
Morrissey & Co, a family owned and run business which manufactures cattle handling equipment, is set to expand its operations thanks to a state government grant.
The Jandowae-based company will build a state-of the art agricultural manufacturing facility which is set to create good jobs thanks to funding under the Queensland Government’s Rural Economic Development (RED) Grant scheme. Morrissey & Co is one of 16 businesses approved in the fourth round of the (RED) Grants program. These 16 projects are expected to create more than 217 direct long-term jobs across Queensland.
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Lab-Grown Milk will wipe out Dairy Farming, says investor
Lamb and sheep prices are lifting as well as sheep slaughter, which has lifted 22 per cent week-on-week with strong numbers coming out of Victoria. The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) has held firm over 1,000¢. Tamworth and Singleton traded at the largest premium on the national average, operating at a premium of 109¢ and 104¢ respectively. Varied quality and strong prices across saleyards are allowing plainer types to fetch higher prices while boosting restocker demand for cattle of good quality, especially for young cattle and vealers. Other saleyards across NSW and Victoria are still seeing very mixed quality with the wintery conditions from the last few months, while Queensland saleyards are seeing larger yardings pulled from a wider area as demand improves moving into the warmer months. The strengthening in sheep and lamb prices and quality across other parts of the country gives a promising picture of what is to come for the spring season as restockers look to increase their numbers. Cattle slaughter is back week-on-week after a softening in numbers in NSW by thirteen per cent, with national cattle slaughter currently sitting below year-ago levels at 93,570 head.
average husbandry costs of managing self-replacing rangeland meat goats is around $0.56/head per annum which is relatively low compared to other enterprises and part of their profitability story. “Through the research, we found that existing rangeland meat goat production systems typically work on fairly minimum management to achieve a successful system. “The results from our analyses are a guide and give insights using locally relevant data and longterm price expectations, however individualised economic analyses should ideally be conducted to give insights based on each manager’s own circumstances, expectations and available resources, to support decision making.”
Goat enterprises out performing beef cattle?
New research has found that self-replacing meat goat and meat sheep enterprises in the semi-arid parts of Queensland are profitable and resilient alternatives to beef cattle enterprises. An assessment of the profitability of different livestock enterprises in the semi-arid rangelands of northern Australia found self-replacing meat goat enterprises produced the second greatest rate of return on total capital per annum (3.7%), only just below self-replacing meat sheepThe(3.9%).major overall finding of the paper suggests farmers changing from a predominantly beef enterprise to rangeland meat goat production could substantially improve the long-term profit of the property, despite increasing financial risk andHowever,indebtedness. other alternative enterprises including steer finishing, self-replacing beef cattle herds, self-replacing Merino wool flocks and a wether wool production enterprise all produced lower returns. Facing high climate variability and periods of severe drought, a research project started in 2019 by Dr Maree Bowen and Fred Chudleigh from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (Queensland), sought to find out how livestock operations in the semi-arid rangelands of northern Australia could build resilience and profitability through diversifying livestock.
Infamous UK investor Jim Mellon predicts that by the end of the decade lab-grown milk will make dairy farming completely redundant.
Dr Bowen said researchers worked with different businesses in the region to assess the economic benefit of diversifying income streams or changing enterprises. She said the operating profit and return on capital were very good for existing sheep and goat enterprises based on the predicted future prices that were estimated in 2019. “For goats, there has been a relative increase in meat price over the years, and we found that the
Weekly sheep and cattle market wrap
The Army Aviation Training Centre had a big day on 20th August, hosting both Landowners Day and Tri-Service Cadets Day. as viable career choices for the cadets, who enjoyed meeting the personnel and seeing the equipment/ platforms and facilities that were on show. Over 500 landowners took up the invitation to attend the day. Landowners Day is an opportunity for Army Aviation to acknowledge property owners for allowing Army Aviation training aircraft to fly over theirTheland.day is an opportunity to show the landowner community what they are supporting and to acknowledge their importance to the base’s mission.Landowners enjoyed lunch in the base mess with a speech from Commandant Colonel David Lynch thanking them for their support, understanding and cooperation with helping the Australian Army Aviation train on and over theirAdditionally,property. the Republic of Singapore Air Force CH-47F was on display in recognition of the Oakey Detachment’s presence and participation in the community.Boththe Army Aviation Training Centre Landowners and Tri-Service Cadets Day had a wide variety of stalls/stands, displays and demonstrations. Some of the aircraft on display included the ARH Tiger, MRH90 Taipan and an RSAF CH-47F Chinook.Displays also included various equipment, military dogs, bushmasters, fire trucks, a children’s obstacle course and a mock battle scene.Organisations in attendance included Defence Member and Family Support Darling Downs, Toll Helicopters, Airbus Australia Pacific, Ventia Oakey, Coffee Van “Recaffeinator”, St John Ambulance, Defence Force Recruitment Toowoomba, 1 Regt. Royal Australian Artillery Band, 25th/45th Battalion Royal Queensland Regiment, Joint Health Command Oakey Health Centre, Royal Australian Air force 452 SQN Oakey ATC Detachment, 8th/9th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment and the 7th Signal Regiment.
Landowners getting to see up close the aircraft that train in the area. - Photo, Corporal Michael Cassidy ABOVE: Landowners taking the opportunity to check out some mechanics of the Army Aviation kind. BELOW: A combined Tri-Service Cadets group photo was taken with Commandant Colonel David Lynch and Regimental Sergeant Major Warrant Office Class One Terry Hangan. - Photos, Private Stuart Rayner
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About 200 Tri-Service Cadets and staff from the Toowoomba-Darling Downs Region visited to hear about careers in Defence and meet Army Aviation personnel. Army Aviation and other ADF roles were profiled Tri-Service Cadets and Landowners Day
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Wednesday, September 7, 2022 THE OAKEY CHAMPION Page 11 GARRISON CATCHUP Your link to the Aviation Centre admissionwww.armyflyingmuseum.com.auSeeourwebpagefordetailsonfeesandopeninghours.Phone0745777666FindusonFacebook CALL 13 19 01 DEFENCEJOBS.GOV.AU DEFENCEJOBSDEFENCE FORCE RECRUITING UPCOMINGToowoombaEVENTS 14 Sep - Army Careers Information Session 28 Sep - Defence Careers Information Session
The flowers are ready to be picked from Zoe’s garden and displayed on the Oakey Float!
New national fire rating system
Page 12 THE OAKEY CHAMPION Wednesday, September 7, 2022 Authorised by G. Hamilton, Liberal National Party of Queensland, 516 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350. Garth HAMILTON Federal Member for Groom 516 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350 07 4632 4144 garth.hamilton.mp@aph.gov.au garthhamilton.com.au Need to talk? PCYC Oakey Connect service is available for local young people. To connect or refer, phone or SMS Kat on 0459 836 335. Youth Connect Toowoomba Email:YouthConnectTRCyouthconnect@tr.qld.gov.au Youth TalkOK Phone Orders 0477 289 827 91 CAMPBELL STREET, OAKEY f OPEN M-THUR 8am-5pm FRID 8am-8pm SAT 8am-Noon SUN DINNERBREAKFASTMON-THURBREAKFAST9am-12pm&LUNCHLUNCH&FRI&SAT After school fun back at the Oakey Skatepark PCYC’s Kat Medland is back every Thursday from 3.00pm giving away free sausage sizzles, Zooper Dooper ice blocks and drinks. So make sure to stop by the skatepark on your way home after school! LIFEY’S on again this Friday nightFor $4 per person, come along for some dinner at Loader’s House (3 Francis Street, Toowoomba). Bring a friend along or come on your own from 6.30-8.30pm. Make sure to RSVP for dinner via their Facebook Page BASIC Youth Toowoomba. Kids Help Line 1800 551 800 10-12 Water St Toowoomba | 07 4638 7507 or 0428 094 823 Don’t Travel Without Seeing Us First www.precisionsteering.com.au See Us on Facebook O: M-F 8am-5pm Ryan Kennedy Owner ALL WORK GUARANTEED Upgrades Repairs Air Bags Steering Alignments Vehicle Lowering & More SUSPENSION SPECIALIST Oakey Float almost complete!
Progress on the Oakey Float as of last Saturday morning prior to the working bee. “It’s all about promoting how great Oakey is and celebrating the Carnival. “Everyone is welcome to walk along with the float as well, you’ll just have to contact me first and sign a media permission form as the event will be broadcasted.”Ifyouwould like to walk with the float during the parade, email Zoe at grainger24@gmail.com or message the Facebook page.For more information about the Oakey Float, visit the Facebook page Oakey’s - Carnival of Flowers Float.
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has introduced a new Australian Fire Danger Rating System (AFDRS) that brings all States into line with the same rating system to avoid confusion and create unity. This new nationally consistent rating system better describes the overall fire danger risk at a finer geographic scale. It improves the reliability of fire danger forecasts by using the latest scientific understanding about weather, fuel and how fire behaviour behaves in different types of vegetation.TheBOM developed new fire behaviour models and a new fire danger calculator that now includes eight major fuel types in the models: forest, grassland, grassy woodland, spinifex, shrubland, mallee-heath, buttongrass and pine. BOM spokesperson Nina Bowbridge said under the new system, the Bureau will provide a whole new suite of products and tools for fire agencies and the community to inform better decision making, including multi-week and seasonal forecast weather outlook“Theseservice.changes will drive improvement in our current fire weather services, including our Incident Weather Forecasts and warnings, that inform crucial decision making by emergency service agencies and the wider community during bushfire events,” sheThesaid.Bureau has been working closely with its emergency service partners, AFAC, and the trialcompletingtheGovernmentCommonwealthtodevelopAFDRS,includingasuccessfulserviceinlate2021, completing internal training and developing the products in preparation for the September 2022 launch.“Communities can keep up to date with fire weather warnings on the Bureau’s website and through their relevant state or territory emergency service website. The information will soon also be available on the BOM Weather app, under the forecast description in both text and as a visual marker.”
Oakey Float organiser Zoe Grainger said the float is expected to be complete by this “We’reFriday.just adding the finishing touches this week after we had a big working bee last Saturday,” she“Allsaid.of the big tasks are out of the way now. “We have made model buildings of Oakey businesses who have sponsored this year’s float, including the Oakey Pharmacy, Oakey Electrical, Ray White Rural Oakey, Oakey Family Dental, Oakey Newsgency, Oakey CWA and Great Country Pies Bakery. “Little model replicas of their premises will be featured on the float, which will be great exposure for these local businesses and for Oakey in general as the event is televised nationally.”MsGrainger wants all of Oakey to get along to the Parade in Toowoomba on Saturday 17th September at 10am. The Oakey Pharmacy is the first of the sponsoring businesses’ model replicas to be built and placed on the float.
Dedicated volunteers have been spending countless hours preparing and decorating this year’s Oakey Float for the Carnival of Flowers Parade, which is happening next Saturday 17th September.
