CWA Oakey President Wendy Gordon, who addressed guests at the morning tea, said, “The first thing that comes to many people’s minds when you think of QCWA is tea and scones, so let’s have a ‘sconversation’.“Thehumble scone and Devonshire tea have certainly been symbolic of the QCWA,” she said. “The Association was established on 11th August back in 1922, with Ruth Fairfax as the first State President. “Behind all the aprons, scones and teapots are very determined ladies.” Ms Gordon said some of the initiatives the QCWA has been responsible for include supplying medical equipment to rural hospitals, lobbying for mandatory seatbelts in cars for road safety, sending stationary packs to poor countries, introducing audio rumble strips along highways and opening aged care homes including the one in Oakey (CWA House McLean Care). “A lot of people don’t know that all of those were resolutions put through the CWA branches to the government - this is a small sample of the QCWA’s achievements.”
Last week, the Oakey branch of the Queensland Country Women’s Association (CWA) hosted a morning tea at the Oakey Railway Station to celebrate 100 years of the CWA in Queensland.
Locals and travellers alike spent a morning in the sunshine at the Oakey Railway Station celebrating QCWA.
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As of yesterday, reports indicated Mrs Dodd may have been struck by a vehicle between midnight and 8am on Saturday 13th August and a crime scene has been Anyoneestablished.with any information relating to this matter or with dashcam footage from within that area and time-frame is urged to contact police. The Forensic Crash Unit and Criminal Investigation Branch investigation is continuing.Toowoomba Detectives investigating the death received information from a member of the public and have subsequently located the vehicle believed to be involved in the incident. The driver of the vehicle is assisting police with their enquiries.Anyone who has information which may assist police, should contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24 hours per day at au/reporting.www.police.qld.gov.
In partnership with local churches, the Toowoomba Regional Council will be hosting a Mayoral Prayer Evening in Oakey on 25th August.
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many residents have been unable to attend the morning Mayoral Prayer Breakfast in Toowoomba in previous years. “This event provides an opportunity for likeminded residents to meet with Mayor Antonio and Councillors to pray for their community, with this event holding a specific focus on the young people of the Oakey district,” she said.“Instead of a guest speaker, Rev. Ken Schultz will chair a panel discussion, ‘On the Couch with Ken’, inviting several local heroes who are each contributing in different ways to supporting and working in partnership with young people in Oakey.”The evening will also provide a significant training opportunity for Oakey High School Hospitality students. Under guidance from chef and teacher Ms Dianah Ray, students will be responsible for catering the 200 person event and providing table service as well as gaining event experience working through all aspects of the event. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $12.50 for students and children. Book at com/CBELS.www.trybooking.
The Highfields Cultural Centre is perfect for a wide range of functions, including small meetings to large-scale events like weddings and conferences. Up to 550 people O’Brien Road, Highfields Oakey Cultural Centre
Regional Council Community Development Officer Rebecca Elliot said Council is trialling a new prayer event in Oakey because
The Oakey Cultural Centre provides endless options for your next event - this functional space caters to various events, from weddings to special birthdays. Up to 500 people 62 Campbell St, Oakey To discover a venue best suited for your next event, visit
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Session Details: Date: Thursday 08 September 2022 Venue: Oakey Cultural Centre (62 Campbell Street, Oakey) Session 1: 12:00pm – 2:30pm (presentation at 12.30pm) Session 2: 4:00pm – 6:30pm (presentation at 5.00pm)
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Community Information Session Army Aviation Centre Oakey PFAS Investigation and Management Program
Council_17030822_OCRegionalToowoomba monitoring program and answer questions about the delivery of the PFAS Management Area Plan. Light refreshments will be provided and all are welcome.
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The 120-year old heritage-listed Railway Goods Shed is available for commercial and community activities such as cocktail functions, markets and expos.
From a professional conference to a magical wedding and every special occasion in-between, our team are committed to helping you plan the perfect event at one of our venues.
Police are investigating the death of 47-years-old Trudy Dodd, of Oakey, who was found deceased on the side of 4AK Road, Oakey on Saturday morning.
The event will be held at the Oakey Cultural Centre, 64 Campbell Street, from 5.30 to Toowoomba7.30pm.
RSVP: Please register your attendance by Monday 05 September 2022 using the contact details below, or the QR code provided. Contact: Phone: 1800 136 129 Email: defence.oakey@aecom.com
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public librarians create colourful displays, develop activities, run competitions and tell stories relating to a theme to highlight the importance of reading. Students get your favourite book character costumes. NOW IN STORE! CELEBRATE BOOK WEEK WITH CHARACTERFAVOURITECOSTUMES @ Bigger Better Variety ‘AROUND THE DOWNS brought to you by OMGosh Discount Variety Stores Oakey 0415 331 969 Northpoint 0404 778 729 Drayton 0405 617 837 Highfields 0406 001 839 Defence is holding Community Walk-in Information Sessions to provide the local community with an update on the ongoing monitoring, remediation and management of per- and poly- fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at the Army Aviation Centre Oakey and surrounding areas. Members of the investigation and management project team will be available to discuss the progress of the ongoing
local groups on it. Residents in the hospital aged care facility and former Australian Army member Mick Haddy attended the unveiling to show his appreciation. Oakey RSL Secretary Leanne Wells said it was important for the hospital to have its own memorial so that it is more accessible for the “Theyresidents.cancome here freely as they like without feeling left out if they can’t make it to a service at the big memorial on Campbell Street,” she said.
RIGHT: Oakey RSL Vice President and Fundraising Officer Dave Lampard and President Chris Markham.
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 THE OAKEY CHAMPION Page 3 Gates open at 8am • Gate Entry $5 per person over 12 Official opening by Mrs Alex Peters (2022 Oakey Show Rural Ambassador) at 10am Life Memberships will be presented at the official opening THROUGHOUT THE DAY WITH 6 PIGS EACH SPONSORED BY A LOCAL BUSINESS TEAM PENNING EVENT WILL COMMENCE AT 11AM MARKET STALLS & FOOD STALLS PERFORMANCES BY LOCAL DANCE GROUPS MUSIC BY KEIRAN LILLIS IN THE AFTERNOON Different Date Different Program Sponsored by McCormack Industries, The Oakey Pharmacy, Bernborough Hardware, Ray White Rural Oakey, Fred Voll Plumbing and Gas, Toowoomba Regional Council and QLD Government 4 PIG RACES Helly Hoops will entertain thoroughout the day 114TH OAKEY SHOW • Saturday 27 August 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 MatesMates ? CampbellOAKEYStreet PH 4692 0900 FavouriteOakey’sBistro FRIDAY: Social Fishing & Club Raffles 7:00pm SATURDAY: Community Chest 1.30pm in Aid of Dr EAF McDonald House Oakey Hospital SUNDAY: Publicans FREE Raffles 12 -1.30pm Raffles The Tavern GreatGreatWhereMatesWhereMates LUNCH 11.30am to 2.00pm | DINNER 5.30pm to 8.00pm For Bookings Phone 4961 3190 FREE SPECIALS Bundaberg Rum (UP & Red) Johnnie Walker Red Label Captain Morgan Spiced Rum Gordons Gin VB 30 Pack Cans $61.99 XXXX Gold 30 Pack Cans $53.99 Squealing Pig Wine Range - 750ml.....................................................................................$16.99 19 Crimes Wine Range - 750ml $12.99 ALL 1 LITRE $58.99EACH} Come in and try! Famous Salad Bar Still Available Oakey RSL President Chris Markham thanked the community for donations to the memorial and read The Ode. “I’d just like to thank all the businesses that contributed to this,” he said.“There were no ifs or buts about it. “That’s what I like about Oakey… everybody gives their heart to everything they“Welldo. done people.” Oakey RSL Vice President and Fundraising Officer Dave Lampard
ABOVE: John, Steven, Dave, Lex, Adam, Chris, Leanne and Julie sitting on the bench built by the Oakey Men’s Shed for viewing of the memorial.
BELOW: The Oakey RSL donating a $300 cheque to the Oakey Hospital from left over funds.
Last Friday, the Oakey RSL Branch invited the community to the Oakey Hospital as it unveiled the newly built war memorial for aged care residents. said the first ceremony the memorial will be used for is Vietnam Veterans’ Day on the 18th AlongsideAugust.theRSL, the memorial was funded with the help of a number of local groups and businesses. These are Oakey Electrical, Ray White Rural Oakey, Oakey Men’s Shed, Oakey Rural Supplies and Alliance bearingmemorialMen’smadewillVisitorsPharmacy.tothememorialseeawoodenbench,bytheOakeyShed,oppositethewithaplaquethenamesofthese
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History of Brook Farm and Kippington
This land was originally part of Westbrook Station and adjoined Gowrie Station on the east. By 1900, Henry Burton, one of the six members of the Company, had bought all this land and named it “Brook Farm”. In February 1902, the northern section of this farm, consisting of 497 acres, was sold to C. S. Roberts from Bowen who intended going into dairying. Dissatisfied with this property, Roberts purchased “Goomburra” in May 1902 and sold “Brook Farm” to George Hando of Wellington, NSW who took up residence there by
Brook Farm homestead (ca 1908). - Photo, Valerie Weise-Young November 1902. January 1905 saw this property sold once again to William Kent II, eldest son of the late William Kent of “Euston”.Priorto this, he had owned “Dalgangal” Station on the Burnett River in partnership with his brother, Crofton, sixth son of the late WilliamWilliam.IIhad married Emily Celia Sly of “Strathmore”, Toowoomba at St. Luke’s Church, Toowoomba on November 29, 1882 and they had seven children (five sons and two daughters aged from 21 to 4) when they came to Oakey.Mr. H. Andrews had built the grand house on “Brook Farm” (now Dunshane) before they moved in February 1905. Following this purchase, William retained 230 acres on the northern side of the railway line and transferred 267 acres on the southern side of the line to his brother, Crofton, who had married May McLellan in Emerald on April 2, 1901.Crofton named his property “Kippington” where he also had a homesteadUnfortunately,built. William didn’t live long to enjoy his new property as he passed away, aged only 50, on February 7, 1906, almost exactly 32 years from the day his Father died. Kent Street in Oakey was named in their honour. To be continued... - Valerie Weise-Young
Since May 1898, all the land southward from Oakey Creek to the present 4AK Road bordering the eastern side of the Oakey Creek Reserve and old Toowoomba Road (now Hamlyn Road) belonged to the Oakey Creek Coal Company.
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The Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is inviting residents to join this year’s National Tree Day activities at three Council parks on Saturday, 3 September from 8am to 10am.
LOCATIONS ARE: - Nelder Park: Sunset Drive, Glenvale - Rody Burke Road Park: Rody Burke Road, Gowrie Junction - Glen Lomond Park: Dippel Street / McStay Street, Middle Ridge. Participants will need to bring their own gloves, trowels and drinking water with them on the day. Enclosed shoes, a longsleeved shirt, long pants, a broad-brimmed hat and sunscreen are also highly recommended.WhileNational Tree Day was marked officially on 31 July, TRC organises a date in early September to coincide with spring to ensure tree seedlings are given the best chance for survival, based on our Region’s specific climate. Planet Ark’s National Tree Day, which is sponsored by Toyota, is held annually to inspire communities to plant trees and protect nature. register your interest, call Council on 131 872 or email info@tr.qld.gov.au
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Still missing one score sheet from 29/06/2022 Tavern 1 vs Tavern 3. Grand 1 85 Parks and Recreation Services portfolio leader Cr Tim McMahon said public tree planting would be held at Glenvale, Gowrie Junction and Middle Ridge for this year’s event. “National Tree Day is part of an initiative to increase our Region’s urban forest population,” Cr McMahon said. “Council is aiming to plant more than 2000 new trees and 200 shrubs and grasses throughout the Region for this year’s event. “Our Region is well known as Australia’s Garden City and the planting of these additional trees will enhance our established reputation. “This is an open event for everyone in our community to participate in and enjoy. “While we would love to see a huge turnout, local tree enthusiasts keen to participate in the day’s activities will need to make a booking to assist with organisation and Covid regulations.”
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Inspired by the cheeky antics of the Roald Dahl characters she grew up with, Ms Miller has created a unique character with Frankie the Persian cat –the lazy, sassy feline with ‘fur like snow and golden marble eyes that glint and glow.’Ms Miller said this book is guaranteed make kids laugh out loud. She said the book is targeted at children aged five to eight years-old and is written in an easy-toread rhyming prose.
Local author Karyn Miller.
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Oakey resident and Jondaryan State School teacher aide Karyn Miller has released her first children’s book, ‘Frankie and the Furball Fiasco’. “Children will learn with humour and heart that while mischief is a part of growing up, there are consequences for our actions,” she said. Ms Miller said there were two driving reasons for publishing this book. “The first was to show my children that we can do anything we put our minds to if we put in the hard“Thework.second reason was to put a smile on children’s face, especially those who don’t have a lot to smile about.”A portion of the proceeds for the first 1,000 books sold directly through the author’s website will be donated to Act for Kids – an Australian charity providing support services such as therapy, family intervention and education services to children and families who have experience, or are at risk of, child abuse and neglect. Learn more about the author, Ms Miller, and ‘Frankie and the Furball Fiasco!’ at her website comhttps://karynmillerauthor.
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Before their first day on board a rescue helicopter, the retrieval registrars undergo rigorous training at the LifeFlight Training Academy. The intensive course requires doctors to learn specific pre-hospital and retrieval clinical skills and put them into practice at Simulation Training, learn helicopter winching operation techniques and for the first time, be taught via a new Augmented Reality (AR) experience. All new RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Critical Care Doctors must also complete Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET), so they’re prepared for the extremely unlikely event of a helicopterLifeFlightcrash.
Training Academy Instructor Shaun Gillott said the rigorous training includes being inverted and blacked out or blindfolded to simulate that they may not be able to see when conducting the egress. “It’s very important that we give the new doctors the opportunity to practice the skills that they would need if they are ever faced with the real situation,” he said.“At the end of the day, they’re all doctors who can treat people whenever they come across them. “This winch training is about how do we deliver those doctors to people who need them. “We can put someone down 250 feet, through the trees, to someone who’s had a motorbike accident, or fallen off the side of a cliff. “It’s one of the ways we deliver medical experts to where they need to be.” The scenarios are designed to mimic worstcase incidents the new doctors may be confronted with in real life, such as a multi-vehicle crash, a house party with a drug overdose, and a ship disaster.
Oakey Scouts with leader Jacque Barnes at Goombungee for their ‘Nighthawk’ operation.
Oakey Scouts challenged themselves at Operation Nighthawk held in Goombungee on the weekend, where they hiked a 12 kilometre course in the dark, cold and wet and completed activities at seven different bases along the way.
Council considers fast-tracking flood reconstruction works expected to take 2 years As the Region bounces back from four recent flooding events, Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) will consider fast-tracking more than $6 million of priority flood reconstruction works. Reconstruction Authority (QRA) CarolCommitteeTRCapproval.InfrastructureChairCrTaylorsaidfast-
Oakey Scout leaders Jacque and Jess said this was the Scout group’s first ever participation in Nighthawk.“Iwould like to say how proud I am of our Scouts,” they“Theysaid. were so very keen, and they had a go! “It is a challenge, and is not meant to be a walk in the“Thispark. is a 12 kilometre hike, in the dark, in the cold, and this year in the wet!“They navigated through a course stopping at a series of seven bases to challenge their Scouting knowledge. “The bases are manned by Leaders and Volunteers. “We would like to say a big thank you to the parents from our Group. “Without your assistance this activity could not go ahead. “This was the first Nighthawk for everyone from our Group, except one.“Hopefully everyone enjoyed the experience. “The courage of our Scouts to dive into the unknown makes us so proud.“Words are really not sufficient. “Thank you everyone for participating.”
tracking priority flood reconstruction works is the right thing to do for our community.“Theseprojects have to be done asap to address a number of severely impacted roads,” she said. “The overall flood reconstruction works will take at least two years to complete due to the substantial damage we’ve experienced throughout the entire Region. “Our road network has been severely damaged and because of the repeated rain events, we haven’t had an opportunity to commence repairing the network as quickly as we did following previous flood events, such as 2011. “In saying this, our crews have done an amazing job to date, having completed nearly 5500 temporary emergency repairs since November 2021 and are now moving into the next phase of undertaking priority permanent reconstruction work.”Council’s Flood Recovery Team has identified priority works in consultation with the QRA as part of its ongoing assessment of the total widespread flood-related damage, which may total more than $100 million in the Toowoomba Region alone.
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“Our Flood Recovery Team is working closely with the QRA to ensure funding for these works can be reimbursed from QRA funding sources at a later date,” Cr Taylor said. “While it’s important we go through the necessary processes, our community has high expectations for roads being repaired asap and this motion shows we’re prepared to respond accordingly.“Weappreciate this is only the start of permanent reconstruction works as part of our massive recovery program and sincerely thank the community for their continued understanding and patience through this time.”Aspart of the subsequentwillforoftorecommendationBudgetamendedandapprovalpriorofcommencedelegatedvotedrecommendation,CommitteeCounciltogivetheCEOauthoritytoreconstructionessentialpublicassets,toformalfundingfromQRAthatthebudgetbeaccordinglyatReview1.TheCommitteewillgotheOrdinaryMeetingCouncilthisweekendorsementandbepublishedintheeditionof The Oakey Champion.
Oakey Scouts ‘Nighthawk’ mission
Oakey Scouts Leader Jacqueline (Jacque) Barnes celebrated 25 uniform leader with Scouts. Oakey Scout Group. Jacque has been a leader in all sections and currently has one grandson involved and a daughter-in-law has joined the Group as well. Jacque has witnessed many changes to Scouting over the years, but has always enjoyed the challenge and she loves seeing the youth enjoying themselves and achieving theirYoungstersgoals. who join the Oakey Scouts can expect to build lifelong friendships, learn the skills of orienteering and map reading, first aid and go bush walking - among other fun activities! If you’re interested in joining Scouts or would like to know more information, head on over to the Facebook Page ‘Oakey Scout Group’ or contact them via phone on 0457 723 298 or email at oakeyscouts@hotmail.com
Following his federal election win, Member for Groom Garth Hamilton has been appointed Deputy Chair of the House Standing Committee on Economics. Mr Hamilton said Toowoomba Region will have its voice heard in one of parliament’s most powerful institutions as the Committee can directly question the nation’s key financial institutions and regulators, including the Reserve Bank. The Committee also has the power to conduct far reaching policy inquiries. Mr Hamilton said it was a great honour to have been appointed to the role and looked forward to working with Chair Dr Daniel Mulino.“This is a crucial time for economic policy in this country with the rubber hitting the road in terms of rising interest rates and inflation,” he said. “Toowoomba Region’s businesses, industry and households will have a unique take on the impact of these national issues, and I’m here to listen. “I will be reaching out to key stakeholders in our local area, and I’d also encourage the community to get involved.” Previous inquiries conducted by the House Economics Committee include a review of the major banks and superannuation sector.
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The book’s cover is also a feature, being a painting by little-known Archibaldprize exhibitor of 1940, Wyclif Huston who grew up in the Allora region. Growing up on the family farm “Bethnal Green” at Rocky Creek near Millmerran, Ms Chambers has a strong connection to the Darling Downs region. All of her school days were spent on the Downs, starting with the oneteacher Rocky Creek State School, then Millmerran State High School and finally Fairholme College. After graduating as a teacher, she taught at schools in Toowoomba and Millmerran, as well as many other locations in Queensland and New SouthAlthoughWales. not currently living on the Downs, her regular visits to friends and family (including family members still living at “Bethnal Green” and Millmerran), keep her connected to the Darling Downs.“Producing a book about Darling Downs writers in history has been an extension of both my love of reading and of my attachment to the Darling Downs as the place where
History of authors on the Darling Downs Shirley Chambers’ book, ‘Words from the Past’, explores the history of writers from the past who have connections to the Darling Downs, including the well-known locals George Essex Evans, P. L. Travers and Steele Rudd. I grew up,” she said. “Words from the Past gives us a window to the past by helping us to understand the unique character of our region and strengthen our sense of place. “This book will appeal to people who love reading and local history. “It is also a book for people who love the DarlingPublishedDowns.”by Word Fest Toowoomba, you can learn more about the book or purchased it via the website wordfesttoowoomba.com.auhttps://www.
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Despite the wet weather, six dedicated ParkRun competitors completed the course over the weekend. In 1st place was Benjamin Vogelzang with a time and personal best (PB) of 19 minutes and 33 seconds, 2nd was Faith McKay with a PB of 21 minutes and 58 seconds, 3rd was Bradley McKay with exactly 22 minutes and 4th was Duncan Miller with 26 minutes and 43 seconds.Oakey ParkRun extends a thank you to Saturday’s volunteers for braving the rain - Danielle Wiesner, Helen Fraser, Helen Johnson, John O’Keefe, Joy Dearling and Vicki Dearling.
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On Wednesday 10th August, the Ladies played an 18 hole Stroke, the winner being Joan Fisk with a 71 Runner-upnett. was Kathy Fenton with a 74 nett. Winner of the Front 9 was Marlene Deans with 19 points and the Oakey Golf Club Back 9 was won by Yvonne Lebeter with 17 points.Anumber of Ladies played matchplay, with Kathy Fenton defeating Sheryl Barlow 5/4, Daphne Webster defeating Dawn Bradford 1 up and Marlene Deans defeated Yvonne Lebeter 1 up.On Wednesday 17th August, the Ladies will play an 18 hole Stableford hitting off at 8.30am. Winner of the Thursday Sporters on the 11th August was Brett McDonald with 26 points. There was no golf this past weekend due to wet conditions.OnSaturday 20th and Sunday 21st August, the Members will play an 18 holeOnStroke.Sunday 21st is the Crows Nest Carnival. - Marlene Deans, Secretary Pennant teams to play West Toowoomba 1 at Oakey on Saturday August 20: Team 1: P. Boyton, P. Wolski, S. Bradford and P. Rudken. Team 2: R. Henry, M. Hall, D. Dreyer and A. Jackson. Team 3: V. Rush, G. Fenton, G. Usher and J. Harrison. Competition called for Sunday August 21: Triples Final: M. Hall, R. Stewart and G. Fenton vs. R. Henry, P. Maker and P. Boyton. Club Pairs: E. Dornbusch and D. Barfield vs. V. Rush and W. Patterson. COMING EVENTS Sunday September 4, Three bowl pairs, sponsored by Woody and Jacko, with a 12.30pm start. Wear your favourite sporting team shirt (if you have one) 2x14 ends. Winner, runner-up and last round. Barbecue to follow bowls. Names on board please. Oakey Bowls Club AGM will be on Saturday August 20 at Membership9am. fees of $100 are now due.
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The tighter supply and improving buyer confidence has placed upward pressure on demand, driving restockers in particular to pay for quality stock.
Over the past week, cattle markets have experienced increased demand with most categories experiencing gains, lamb yardings at Wagga Wagga’s Thursday sale were 65 and 90 per cent higher than the corresponding weeks in 2021 and 2020 and goat slaughter is operating 47 per cent higher than 2021 year-to-date levels.
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Most notably, solid rainfall across most regions has tightened cattle supply significantly, with national yardings falling by 3,358 head or 14 per cent.
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Nearly 3,000 Ray White Agents from across Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia came together to share ideas and learn from the best of the best, making this the largest real estate conference in the group’s 120 year history. Oakey locals Geoff and Julie impressively landed among the top 5 branches in the country in the Clients’ Choice category. Co-owner and Office Manager Julie said she was extremely surprised to have won an award at the Conference.“Wewere really surprised and only found out on the night,” she said. “We didn’t expect this at all, given we have only been operating for about 18 months.“But we are so happy with the result, because to us this is the best category to place in because it was our customers who made this decision and chose us.”
Last Friday, The Older Men’s Network Inc. (TOMNET) Oakey held its Annual General Meeting (AGM). Ray White Rural Oakey owners Geoff and Julie Byers at the Ray White Connect 2022 Conference. At the AGM held at the Oakey Historical Museum, the committee was reelected with all of the TOMNET Oakey executive returned to their positions. Bruce Hoppe returned as President, Jerry Samuelsen as Secretary and Treasurer, Paul Green as Vice President and Andrew Langton continues to be the organisation’s patron. TOMNET is a group that encourages friendships among older men to promote positive mental wellbeing.
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Julie said they are grateful to the local community for helping them with this achievement and that they will continue to work hard for their clients.“It’s great to know our customers like what we do, because we try to make our office a friendly environment and we greet everyone with a “Communicationsmile.is a big thing we focus on and are always chatting with our clients to make sure they’re happy.”
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Continued from page 1. “We are much more than just tea and scones, although having a cuppa and a chat is where friendships are made,” Ms Gordon said. “Thank you again for coming out this morning to celebrate our centenary and we have our garden party next year in March.” Some of the special guests who attended where State Member for Condamine Pat Weir, Toowoomba Region Deputy Mayor Councillor Geoff McDonald and Toowoomba Regional Councillor Kerry Shine. Members from other QCWA branches including Goombungee and Kingsthorpe also attended, as well as members from other local organisations such as the Oakey Men’s Shed.The bustling event was covered extensively by other media crews as well, including Queensland Country Life and the event was televised by WIN News. Cr McDonald thanked Ms Gordon and the Oakey branch for putting on a spectacular morning tea along with some QCWA trivia.“Thank you QCWA for a century of leading change for the benefit of all,” he said. Members from the Crows Nest and Toowoomba QCWA branches Mary Lou, Phyllis, Anne, Jan and Helen enjoying a morning tea in the fresh air!
Oakey Information Centre volunteers with QCWA Darling Downs Division President Elaine Kieseker.
Pat Weir MP and Queensland Country Life journalist Brandon Long having a very good day at work! Toowoomba Region Deputy Mayor Geoff McDonald helping out in the kitchen.
Oakey Branch hosts ‘Sconversation’ to honour 100 years of CWA in QLD
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