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Every Spring the town of Goombungee explodes into a blaze of colour as the local jacaranda trees blossom and on one special day, the town celebrates.

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Members of the Goombungee branch of the Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) play their part in Jacaranda Day every year, but in 2022 they added their own special celebration, with the Association marking its 100th year of service in Queensland.

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The theme for this year’s event was centred around two icons - the historic Pioneer Arms Hotel and the QCWA.

The Pioneer Arms is celebrating 125 years this year and there were plenty of customers to help mark the occasion on Saturday.

While the Goombungee branch of QCWA was formed only in 1962, the local members maintain

their strong presence in the district and uphold the 100-year-old traditions of the organisation.

Naturally, there were scones and pikelets along with a special song performed by Megan O’Brien.

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Goombungee’s Jacaranda Day celebrations

ABOVE: What’s a celebration like this without a parade along the main street?

ABOVE: Pictured with Minnie Mouse, young Ky Speed who came back to Goombungee, where he and his family to revisit where they had once lived.

Goombungee residents Nicole Clenton and her daughter Jordyn met up with some friends who travelled from Oakey - Mandy Burow and children Lucas, Cohen and Makayla.

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ABOVE: Local farmer John Newman, a member of the Toowoomba and District Old Machinery Society (TADOMS) brought his old Chamberlain Champion tractor into town for the parade and his mate “Gertie” came along for the ride.

This cute open car sponsored by Forbes Batteries was right into the colourful theme of the day as it passed along Mocatta Street.

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SES latest beneficiary of fundraising Remembrance Day

Thanks to those who participated in a monthly raffle held at the Bernborough Tavern in October, Oakey SES group has received a cheque worth $680.

John Webster has been organising the raffles for about 18 months and chooses a different local community

group or organisation for which to raise funds.

The November raffle was held last weekend and

raised money for St Monica’s Primary School.

Oakey SES group leader Trevor Flynn said the group

is thankful for the donation.

He said all are welcome to attend training sessions every Monday from 5 to 7pm.

John Webster presenting the cheque to Oakey SES members, from left: Darren Mulder, Trevor Flynn (group leader), Sam Lane, Margie Flynn, Paul Chappell.

Condamine health Local volunteer crisis highlighted recognised at Dalby event

Fay Telford’s contribution to the Oakey Australia Day celebrations for the past 35 years has been recognised at a special Volunteer Recognition of Service ceremony.

Held at the Clifford Park in the delivery of Council racecourse last Friday, the activities and services. ceremony honoured 55 One volunteer had 65 volunteers directly involved years of service.

At an event hosted by the State Opposition at Dalby on Saturday, Member for Condamine Pat Weir spoke of the difficulties being faced in the health system within the electorate.

The shortage of beds, they’re doing all they can hospital delays and to fix the health system, but excessive waiting lists for behind closed doors they’re specialist care dominated not helping our already what the Opposition termed overstretched hospitals at a Queensland Health Crisis all,” she said.

Town Hall.

“We don’t have enough The Leader of the beds, the waiting lists are Opposition, David Crisafulli blowing out every year and was joined by Mr Weir our communities can’t get along with the Member for the care they need.”

Warrego, Ann Leahy, and More than 50 locals were Member for Callide, Bryson at the Dalby Leagues Club Head. and shared their experiences During the event, Mr with the health system.

Weir said locals were faced Mr Crisafulli said stories with the same issues in his shared by locals would be local area. taken straight to the floor of “For a region our size Parliament House. not to have the resources “It takes a lot of bravery it needs, it proves how for people to stand up and serious and unacceptable the share stories about their situation is,” he said. health,” he said.

“This government must “We will continue to start listening and they must shine a light on the problems act.” facing patients and health Ms Leahy said as frontline professionals untilThe the Tavern staff struggled under the State Government admits pressure of a broken system, its failures and accepts the State Government was responsibility for the health making their job more crisis and puts genuine and difficult. immediate solutions on the Fay Telford was presented with a certificate by Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio.

“They’ve publicly said table.”

The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month marks the moment the guns fell silent on the Western Front after the bloodshed of World War I. For more than a century, this moment has been adopted across the globe as a time to remember those who served and sacrificed in all wars and conflicts.

At Oakey the day has special significance as the district has been host to members of the nation’s defence force for almost 80 years - first in early 1943 when the air field was constructed to provide a home for the RAAF’s No. 6 Aircraft Depot, to alleviate the high workload of No. 3 Aircraft Depot at Amberley.

Historical Museum hosting open day

This Saturday, 12 November, Oakey Historical Museum is holding an open day at its Ramsay Street premises.

An all ages event at the cost of a gold coin entry, it will be held from 9am to 3pm at Lot 80, 16 Ramsay Street, Oakey.

The day will feature local community groups and displays, a multi draw raffle, music, morning tea and a

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Local residents and visitors can go along and see the history of Oakey in one place, embracing the future while cherishing the past.

To learn more, contact Fay Telford on 0427 623 117.

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The base has been an Army Aviation Airfield since 1969.

This Friday, 11th November, the Oakey Subbranch of the R.S.L. will conduct a memorial service at the War Memorial in Centenary Park.

The commemoration will begin at 10.30am and will honour those who have lost their lives and those who have subsequently passed away.

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Conrad Vohland’s memorial card

This expensive version of a memorial card which was printed at 142 King Street, Sydney by Memorial Card Engraving Co., was in memory of my greatgreat-grandfather, Conrad Vohland who passed away at Oakey on December 5, 1905 in the presence of his large family.

He was born in Frankenau, in the province of Hesse, Germany on November 11, 1827 (195 years ago).

At the age of 35 years, he sailed with his wife, Magdalene (nee Ludde) and five eldest children, on board the “Beausite” for Queensland, where they arrived in Moreton Bay on September 5, 1863.

They resided at Highfields and Middle Ridge for

some years and when Westbrook Station was thrown open for selection in 1877, Conrad took up land at Crosshill, where he engaged in farming and a butchering business (at Dead Gully) for 22 years.

During the past several years since 1900, he resided at Oakey with his third wife.

The funeral of the deceased took place at the Lutheran Cemetery, Aubigny, the officiating clergyman being Pastor T. F. Langebecker.

The late Conrad Vohland was married three times, his first two wives dying in childbirth.

He attained the age of 78 years and was survived by his third wife, six sons and eight daughters (two

of them being my great grandmothers).

He had 78 grandchildren

Conrad Vohland’s tombstone (above) and memorial card (right). The memorial card was printed by Memorial Card Engraving Co., 142 King-st., Sydney.

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Flood repairs underway... will they be enough?

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has been busy and will remain busy with its culvert repair and replacement program, although with a wet summer ahead predicted it remains to be seen how many roads will hold up in the wet.

TRC started preparations the year, totalling more than Jannuschs Road, Glencoe, for its culvert repair and $100 million.

Reis Road, Lilyvale and replacement program early “With such a large number Lanyon Road, Jondaryan by procuring more than of repairs happening on are included among ongoing 100 culvert components our roads over the next two priority works. which will contribute to the years, we want to continue Local resident John delivery of the 2022 Flood to encourage our community McGrady said he was Recovery Program across the to take care on the roads and not impressed with the Region, ready for installation to follow traffic management culvert recently installed on upon approval by the signage and directions,” she Jannuschs Road at Glencoe, Queensland Reconstruction said. less than a kilometre west of Authority (QRA).

“I sincerely thank our the Kingsthorpe township.

In the 2020 program, community for their patience With the upcoming wet TRC Infrastructure Chair and understanding as we season being a La Niña, the Cr Carol Taylor said continue to methodically culvert and gravel surface Council completed a total work through repairing is likely to be well and truly of 120 repairs of culverts damage across our vast road tested and time will tell if it and floodways, including network.” is up to scratch.

42 culvert or floodway A few residents, including The culvert projects replacements. currently being assessed/ Mr McGrady, appeared on 7 “One of our biggest investigated include: News Toowoomba last week to challenges with that program •Brimblecombe Road, air their grievances, flanked of works was procuring Oakey (x 4)

by Member for Condamine culvert components, which •Oakey Biddeston Road, Pat Weir and Member for Residents are concerned about the potential resilience of post-flooding works such as were in high demand from Oakey Groom Garth Hamilton. all Councils impacted by For more information on this culvert completed within the last few weeks on Jannuschs Road at Glencoe. Since •Reis Road, Lilyvale flooding which is why Cr Taylor said these the Flood Recovery Program, the work was completed, 30mm of rain early last week has already displaced a lot of gravel which had been put down. our Flood Team made the culverts and floodways visit tr.qld.gov.au/floodworks decision to procure these have been included in a components early,” she said. submission to QRA and “Currently our first round repair/replacement is of 25 culverts and floodways subject to their approval. replacements are undergoing “Culverts/floodways surveying service locating are only included in the and hydrology studies, Flood Recovery Program if which will inform the design the flood damage occurred process. during the specifically “We are hoping to have declared events,” she said. contractors onboarded in “As we continue to early 2023 to deliver these methodically work through projects.” assessing damage across Cr Taylor said across the our vast road network, Region, more than 600 roads additional culverts/floodwith flood damage have ways may be included already been assessed and in future submissions to submitted to the QRA for QRA for funding as part Jason Beadman is so fed up with the poor condition of sections of Glencoe Yalangur Road, he erected this sign (left) funding, with that amount of the Flood Recovery at multiple spots along the road to warn motorists - and send a message to Council. At one of the worst sections of the likely to triple by the end of Program.” road (right), Mr Beadman has been using rubber ducks to get his point across.

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Oakey SHS 59th Annual Awards Night In October, Oakey State High School held the 59th edition of its Annual Awards Night at Oakey Cultural Centre, seeing many deserving students receive due recognition.

Rebecca Sambo was the QATSIF - Young Indigenous Leader.

Rebecca is also the Indigenous Leader for 2022.

Joshua Brown received the ‘Key to Success’ Award. Josh is working at being successful in the agricultural industry and has joined the cattle team.

Outstanding Vocational Student of the Year was William Kerr.

William has excelled in a range of vocational qualifications.

Macy Hall received the Highest Senior Vocational Education and Academic Student Award and also the Year 12 all-Rounder award.

Georgia Mailman was awarded for Excellence in School based Traineeship or Apprenticeship Year 12. She completed a Certificate III in Fitness.

Raiden Coleman is the recipient of the Most Improved in Education Award, showing significant improvement over the last 18 months.

Jack McKewen received the Pat Weir School Enthusiasm Award from its namesake, the Member for Condamine. Jack is a keen sportsman.

Justine Weick received the Ebony Tournoff Memorial Award, presented in honour of a special student lost a few years ago when she was in Year 8.

Kasey Baartz received the Recognition of Excellence Award and bursary from Chris Markham, president of the Oakey RSL SubBranch.

Kirra-lee Lawrie received the USQ Year 12 Excellence Award. Kirralee demonstrated an exemplary commitment to her studies this year.

Patrick Back received the Arts All Rounder award, for his demonstrated skill and commitment to two Arts areas – Music and Media.

Sonja Schulz received the Ernie Achilles Memorial Award, named in honour of the long-serving janitor/ groundsman and beloved staff member.

These year 6 students from Oakey State High School’s feeder schools received the Chris McNally Academic and Engagement Scholarship Award. From left: Jessica Ziebell (Biddeston), Shakinah McBride (Oakey), Lily Callaghan (Oakey), Billy Gale (Kingsthorpe). Absent: Isabella Fermino (St Monica’s).

Alyssa Rodighiero and Cameron Newton were awarded the Australian Defence Force 2022 Long Tan Youth Leadership and teamwork Award.

Georgia Mailman and Taylah McHugh received the Stockperson of the Year awards. The Stockperson of the Year awards are given to the person or persons who play an active role in the cattle team at Oakey State High. The student must be in year 12 and have completed two years on the cattle team.

Mikeelee Casey received the Senior Dux Award and the RISE Award from Mayor Paul Antonio (above). Mikeelee at this stage has achieved an 80 per cent average across all subjects, in addition to completing further education.

The RISE Award is sponsored by the Federoff family, which has a strong connection to Oakey High.

The service to school award - Agriculture recipients.

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Excellence in Leadership Award for St. Monica’s educator

A dedicated team member from St. Monica’s School at Oakey is among outstanding educators and staff from Toowoomba Catholic Schools who were celebrated at their annual Excellence Awards, held last Wednesday.

One of the award recipients on the evening was Rebecca McGregor who is Middle Leader and Assistant Principal: Religious Education at St Monica’s.

Ms McGregor said she was delighted to receive the Excellence in Leadership Middle Leadership Award.

She started in the city office of Toowoomba Catholic Schools in 2018 as Education Officer: Literacy, which saw her cover schools across the Diocese.

By 2021 Ms McGregor was missing being in the school environment, so when a position came up at St. Monica’s she applied and was successful.

She had an immediate impact on teaching

and learning when she commenced her work at the school.

With faith and exceptional pedagogy as her foundation, Ms McGregor promoted collective responsibility and accountability for student achievement and wellbeing.

Her willing dedication to leading professional development, collaborative planning and teaching, and genuine interest in each individual soon became a model for others.

She now spends two days a week in Middle Leadership, two days on Religious Education and one day teaching Art, which she loves, as it keeps her in touch with classroom activity.

Middle Leadership Award winner Rebecca McGregor.

The award citation said Ms McGregor’s selfless actions and genuine care and concern for the

academic, spiritual and psychological growth of all staff and students make her a leader people

Over 80s Christmas parties

Toowoomba Region seniors are invited to register their places at the upcoming Mayor’s Over 80s Christmas parties.

Mayor Paul Antonio said made valuable contributions attending to dress up for the Crows Nest: Friday, Council encouraged eligible to the community and this occasion.”

December 16 at the Crows residents to register their is a special way to show our Event details: All three Nest Community and RSL intention to attend any of gratitude for their efforts. functions run from 10am to Centre, William Street, the free Christmas parties “The celebrations 11.30am.

Crows Nest. RSVP by that were scheduled for are a popular fixture on Toowoomba: Friday, December 9.

Toowoomba, Millmerran the Toowoomba Region November 25 at The Goods To RSVP, email events@ and Crows Nest in coming events calendar where we Shed, 3 Victoria Street. RSVP tr.qld.gov.au or call weeks. encourage residents to dress by November 18.

131 872 with the total “My Council colleagues up, sing carols and enjoy a Millmerran: Friday, number of guests attending, and I are pleased to host morning of festive cheer.

December 9 at the including carers, number of our seniors for an enjoyable “Prizes will be awarded Millmerran Community and wheelchairs and any dietary morning in the lead-up to for the best Christmas Cultural Centre, Walpole requirements.

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The awards identify and showcase practitioners who model, demonstrate and live excellence in their roles, all day, every day.

This year close to 100 nominations from across the Toowoomba Diocese were received.

Dr Pat Coughlan, Executive Director: Catholic Schools said “We are privileged to have an outstanding staff who believe in and are committed to inspiring young people to learn and reach their full potential.”

“They work alongside volunteers and support staff to create a system

of schools that is united, connected and progressive.”

“This year’s recipients consistently bring the best ideas and innovations to their teaching, leadership and educational support.”

“It is through their efforts and influence, that we continue to provide excellent educational experiences, pastoral care and community connections across our 31 schools.”

“We thank all of our finalists and recognise the invaluable contribution they make to both staff and students’ lives,” Dr Coughlan said.

Letters To the Editor NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH WEEK To the Editor, Neighbourhood Watch Week runs this week, 7-13 November 2022.

Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) is a community led safety and awareness program – working in partnership with police – to build safer, more confident, and interconnected communities to actively reduce fear of crime and increase feelings of safety in the community.

These outcomes are achieved through raising

awareness and providing education in effective ways to prevent crime, reduce social isolation and to increase the safety, security, and quality of life for everyone in the community.

Please take the time to look at the information display in the Oakey IGA centre and consider becoming a member of the Oakey Neighbourhood Watch Group.

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Oakey Men’s Bowls

Visit from Holland Park bowlers, 12.30pm start (mixed) C/S. Names on the board please.

Thursday December 8, Christmas Party, along with trophy presentations, mixed bowls and a barbecue, 5.30pm start.

Names on the board please.

Thursday 3rd November, Men’s 4BBB Stableford for a Club Trophy. Approaches: Hole 2/11, Murray McLeod; Hole 5/14, Murray McLeod; Hole 8/17, Dave Scutt.

Ladies’ Single Stroke, Best Nine for a Club Trophy.

Winner, Jan Mullins.

Approaches: Hole 2/11, Carmel Cover; Hole 5/14, Jan Mullins; Hole 8/17, Robyn Drowley.

Sunday 6th November, Single Stableford for a Club Trophy. Winners: Men, Dave Lowe 65 nett; Ladies, Denise Volz 73 nett.

Rundown: Val Drowley, Nathan Bonney, Jason Delaney, Matt Burgess.

Pin shot: Men, Hole 4/13, Col Jenkins. Approaches: Hole 5/14, Matt Burgess; Hole 9/18, Bill Robertson.

Approaches: Ladies, Hole 1/10, Carmel Cover; Hole 5/14, Robyn Drowley.

Members’ draw.

No. 112, Ray Monty, who was not present not present, so this week the prize will jackpot to $30.

THIS WEEK Thursday 10th November, Men, Single Stableford for a Club Trophy. Ladies, Single Stroke, Best Nine for a Club Trophy.

Friday 11th November, Chook Run from 3pm, all golfers welcome.

Sunday 13th November, Goombungee Open Carnival A, B and C Grades, Men and Division 1 and Division 2 Ladies.

Names in by 7am for 7.30 and by 11am for 11.30 shotgun starts.

Please note the course will be closed for social play this Sunday, 13th November.

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Carp Buster comp Saturday

The Oakey Fish Stocking Association’s Carp Buster competition, postponed from last month, will take place this Saturday, 12th November.

The competition offers a wide range of prizes including a kayak donated by Anaconda and fishing rods, with categories for all ages, including the biggest carp and mystery weights.

You can pre-register at oakeyfishstocking@gmail.com or just turn upon the day at Arthur Shooter Park between 6am and 10am.

The competition runs from 6am to 3pm with the final weigh-in and presentation of prizes at 3.30pm.

The area covered by the competition is all streams in the Oakey and Dalby districts.

The entry fees are $5 for adults, $2 for children, or you can get a family entry for $10.

Children under 15 need to be accompanied by a parent or carer.

There will be a sausage sizzle at Arthur Shooter Park from midday.

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Oakey Golf Club Oakey Social Golf

Today, Wednesday 9th November the Ladies will play an 18 hole Stroke in conjunction with their Medal of Medalist.

Results of the recent matchplay were: Hazel Harvey defeated Iris Thompson 6/5, Hazel then beat Joan Fisk 4/2 and then beat Marlene Deans 1 up.

Hazel will play Daphne Webster in the final of the Matchplay.

Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th November, the Members played an 18 hole Stroke in conjunction with the November Monthly Medal.

Winner of Division 1 and the Monthly Medal was George Wright with a 74 nett.

Winner of Division 2 was Terris Muir with an 80

nett.

Runner-up was Michael Rietveld with a 75 nett and the run down went to Doug Fisk with a 78 nett on a countback.

Ladies’ winner was Christine Little with an 82 nett on a countback.

The pin on No. 3 was won by Michael Rietveld, No. 8 was won by Andrew King and the pin on No. 12, which is donated

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by Alan De Ross.

Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th November, the Members will play an 18 hole Stroke.

A reminder that nominations for the 2023 Management Committee close at 7pm on Sunday 13th November.

- Marlene Deans, Secretary

Oakey Parkrun number 220 attracted 17 participants on Saturday morning.

Among them were five runners from other clubs, including Hound Dog Fit, Running Mums Australia, Toowoomba Road Runners Inc. and Armidale Athletic Club.

The best time on Saturday was recorded

by Benjamin Vogelzang, who achieved a personal best performance, finishing the five kilometre course in 18 minutes and 43 seconds.

Bradley McKay was second with a time of 21 minutes, 27 seconds.

Amanda Klein from Hound Dog Fit was third and registered the best female time of 22 minutes and 09 seconds.

The field on Saturday featured eleven female

starters.

As always, the Oakey Parkrun would not have happened without volunteers and this week we thank Tracy Back, John Boundy, Lynn Boundy, Meg Bullock, Helen Johnson, Russell Johnson and Danielle Wiesner.

If you would like to join in the Oakey Parkrun, you’re welcome to do so.

It’s a free, fun, weekly event over five kilometres and you can walk, jog, run, or simply be a spectator.

We all take part for our own enjoyment.

We start at 7am each Saturday at Arthur Shooter Park, just off Stanley Street at Oakey.

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Sunday 6th November we played a Single Stroke on the front nine with 28 players.

The winner was Alan De Ross on 27 nett on count back to Mark Morgan on 27 nett.

The winners of the pins/approaches are: Hole 1, A. Cherry; Hole 2, Over 60, M. Morgan; Under 60, HL; Hole 3, HL; Hole 4, L. Bartley; Hole 5, B. McDonald; Hole 6, A. Cherry; Hole 7, Over 60,

G. Fenton; Under 60, P. Jones; Hole 8, W. Bostock; Hole 9, D. Harvey.

Long Drives: A Grade, D. Harvey; B Grade, Sandra Lucht; Over 60, JB. Members draw was 24.

G. Nash who was present for the $25.

Raffles went to numbers 99, G. Little and 38, JB. This week’s game will be a 2 Person Ambrose on the back nine with a 6.30am tee-off.

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Dance performance Oakey Academy of Dance will present ‘A Magical & Mystical Garden’, this Saturday 12th November at Oakey Cultural Centre.

Children ranging in ages from 21/2 to 20 years of age will be performing classical, jazz/hiphop, contemporary and tap items at a 1pm matinee and 6.30pm evening

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Tickets are available on line at oakeyacademyofdance. eventbookings.com/events – Adults $22, Children/ concession $10.

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Winners of Oakey Show Society 2022 Dryland Winter Crop Competition

The President of the Oakey Show Society, Mrs Judy Byers, has advised that the judging of the 2022 Dryland Field Winter Crop Competition entries has been completed.

Mrs Byers said the Show commencing late October, Family (Girraween Farming) Committee was very pleased early November. with Sunblade, and second to hear that twenty entries Overall, the main harvest place to the Rosenberger were received across the will be later than previous family, Silverleigh, with wheat and barley sections. years.

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There were no entries in Participating growers In the durum wheat the chickpea category. have expressed their category, first place went to Significant summer and appreciation with the Girraween Farming with autumn rain had built up capacity of the current Westcourt variety, with the plant available water varieties to grow and the runner-up the Waddell in the soil profile, which perform in a range of family, at Formartin, also was enhanced by regular conditions, thereby leading with Westcourt. unseasonal falls throughout to high than average yields.

Being flexible with winter and spring.

Additionally, the disease farming practices, good Due to the wetter pressures appeared to be varietal selection, in than normal and colder minimal primarily due to conjunction with good conditions, growers the close monitoring and nutrient management and experienced challenges with fungicide applications by crop husbandry has been a plant establishment at the growers and advisers. critical factor with the very time of sowing.

Successive favourable welcome results.

Peter Anderson pictured in his magnificent winning barley crop (above) and John Since then, crop progress growing conditions over the The winners of the Kummerow, Bowenville beside his impressive winning wheat crop (below). and growth has led to last three years have led to a prime hard wheat and potentially very high build up of weeds including barley categories will now yielding crops. black oats. represent the district at the At the time of crop On behalf of the 2022 RASQ Darling Downs inspection and judging from Show Society, Mrs Byers Field Wheat and Barley early to late October, the congratulated the winners competitions. maturity status of the crops and all entrants for their The growers of these varied widely due to the participation. winning crops will be cooler weather and because In the barley section, first presented with their prizes of the crops being sown in place was taken out by the at the Oakey Show in March a wider than usual window Anderson family (Arcadia 2023. from late April through to Rural), Brimblecombe’s Mrs Byers thanked all July.

Road with the Oxford participants and the coThe cooler moist variety. ordinator/judge Graham conditions through the Second place went to Cooke for the ongoing spring will ensure yield Grundy Farming with the support to the Oakey Show potential is maintained, as all La Perouse variety.

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Oakey flair in Women’s World Cup

A player from both sides of a Women’s Rugby League World Cup match played last week have connections to Oakey.

The match last Thursday scored one of fourteen tries (Australian time) saw by the Jillaroos in the match. the Australian Jillaroos Representing the Cook demolish the Cook Islands Islands, Mireka Dean’s 74 - 0 in York, England. connection to Oakey is much On the Australian team more recent. was Shenae Ciesiolka, who She was signed for the grew up in Oakey, attending 2022 season to play for the primary school here.

Oakey Bears in the team’s Ciesiolka has been a part first season competing in the of the Brisbane Broncos Toowoomba Rugby League side for a few years and has open women’s division. represented Queensland.

Dean was named on the Australian Jillaroo Shenae Ciesiolka (left) and Cook Islands player Mireka Dean (right).

Playing as a centre, she interchange.

Chappy’s Chats

On the 30th October I had the absolute privilege of attending Grace Church for an Ecumenical Service.

This combined worship has been happening in Oakey for a while on the 5th Sunday of the month when one occurs.

A group of wonderful young people from Rockhampton accepted an invitation from that church to lead worship and ‘bless Oakey’.

In this time of so much economic disadvantage it was indeed inspiring to see these people come and provide such service.

It’s not that I don’t appreciate our own church but I would just like to acknowledge the uplifting and welcoming situation we were a part of, too.

These events cannot

happen without much time and planning and on behalf of all who attended I would like to say it was a truly wonderful and blessed morning.

It really did recharge the batteries for the week ahead.

I do have to admit that I had been going around in circles with a few issues recently but the message came loud and clear that I need to get back to prayer and Bible reading to move on.

The message also came in a few ways over the last week that we all need to appreciate the wonderful blessings that we do have before facing the problems in front of us.

“With thankful hearts offer up your prayers”: Philippians 4:6 - June Evans Anglican Church

At Oakey this year, she was coached by her father, Eddie Dean.

Oakey finished fifth of nine teams.

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Landcare Focus on Farms Photo Competition winners

An entry from Bowenville was among winners in Gomaren & Doctors Creek Catchment Landcare Group’s 6th annual Focus on Farms Photographic Competition.

This stunning photograph, “Burned Remains”, by Bri Smith at Bowenville won the Open Category for Rural Landscapes.

This year’s competition attracted more than 400 entries from the Toowoomba, Southern Downs, Goondiwindi and Western Downs Regions.

Winner of the Nicki Laws Award: with the theme “Enhancing Habitats” was the Gummingurru Aboriginal Corporation with “Building Resilience on Country” The winner of

First in the Under 18 Category for Rural Landscapes was this magnificent shot entitled “Home”, by Darcy Jono Schmidt from Kaimkillenbun.

the Primary Schools category: with the theme “Investigating Insects”, was Bowenville State School.

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Highly Commended awards went to Dalveen State School and Meandarra State School (Years 1-3).

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This Saturday (12th November) the Oakey Fish Stocking Association is running a Carp Buster competition with some good prizes on offer.

You could win a kayak or a fishing rod and all you have to do is register between 6am and 10am Saturday morning.

Entry is $2 for kids but if you’re under 15 you’ll have to be accompanied by parent or carer.

Just rock up at Arthur Shooter Park to register.

Good luck!

Remember there’s after school fun at the Oakey Skatepark PCYC’s Kat Medland is back every Thursday from 3pm giving away free sausage sizzles, Zooper Dooper ice blocks and drinks.

So make sure to stop by the skatepark to make some new friends and fill up your afternoon!

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