Mick Dewar has had extensive experience in the hospitality industry across Queensland in places as diverse at Toowoomba, Birdsville and Ayr, where he owned a backpackers’ hostel before making the move to Cambooya.
On Our Selection NewsOn Our Selection News Covering Cambooya, Hodgson Vale, Westbrook, Wyreema Districts "DAD AND DAVE COUNTRY" Vol. 26 THURSDAY, August 18, 2022 Lot 69 MacGinleys Road West Haldon “Mt Dunmore” 185 acres - Fabulous views “Mt Dunmore” presents someone an opportunity to build their dream home or an awesome weekender on a fully fenced 185 acres with spectacular views in every direction, with extensive roadworks done so there is also access to the highest point of the block. With a good body of Rhodes grass and natural grasses plus a bore, Mt Dunmore is awaiting to be further developed. Infrastructure Includes: Solar bore with poly to tanks Small Dam 4 75000LpaddocksWater Tank Multiple cleared house sites If you are wanting peace and quiet with the ability to run a few head of cattle this block is certainly worth your time. Give us a call to make an appointment for your private inspection today. View by appointment Sale Buyer interest above $550,000 www.raywhiteruraltoowoomba.comMark Eglington 0412 132 775 AIRCON NOT FEELING LIKE IT’S WORKING? HAS A FUNKY SMELL? LEAKING 0400RESIDENTIALWATER?&COMMERCIAL970169 info@zerodegrees.com.au zerodegrees.com.au ABN 53 394 129 302 QBBC LIC 1208402 ARC LIC AUS 26909 IT’S TIME FOR A ZERO DEGREES HYGIENE SERVICE BEFORE AFTER Locally owned
The name was changed to the Bull & Barley Inn in 1978.
The new owner of the Bull & Barley Inn Mick Dewar is congratulated by outgoing proprietor Bruce Dell.
New owner at Bull & Barley Inn
Cambooya’s iconic Bull & Barley Inn has a new owner with Mick Dewar taking over from Bruce Dell, who has owned the hotel for the last 15 years.
The historic pub was built in 1902 when it was named the Cambooya Railway Hotel.
The sale of the hotel was settled earlier this month.
Selling agent Geoff Percy from Ray White Commercial in Toowoomba said the new owner has also purchased the block next“Brucedoor. Dell has owned the Bull & Barley Inn for the past 15 years, building a business in a small country town that did over 1,000 meals a week and was so popular you had to book to get a table,” Mr Percy said. “Mick Dewar, who has experience in the hospitality industry, has also purchased the block next door and intends to not only continue the great service but expand the hotel. “Bruce is happy to see the hotel pass on to a motivated guy who wants to expand it. “I would like to thank Bruce for entrusting the hotel to me to sell and wish Mick the best for the future.”
On Friday, our Fete’s Multi-Draw Raffle went live online. Thanks to the businesses and individuals who generously donated the prizes for our raffle. Some of the prizes include: 2 x $500 fuel vouchers, $100 Woolworths voucher, $100 Bunnings voucher, 2 x $450 Family Shoot with Jessica Stannard Photography, $50 Meal Voucher from Get Chopped!! Pub Greenmount, a succulent arrangement, and 3 x Harley Davidson Joy Ride by Darling Downs HOG Chapter, Toowoomba. These are just a few of the awesome prizes you could win by going online to: myschoolconnect.com.au/valeviewraffle and purchasing your tickets. Remember, you’ve got to be in it to win it! Jay Wright accepts the Outstanding School in STEM award for Vale View State School from Ms Brittany Lauga (Assistant Minister for Education). Vale View, receiving a $5,000 prize, was just one of two schools in the entire state to receive an award as a school alongside Cooran State School on the Sunshine Coast.
Page 2 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Thursday, February 24, 2022 On Our Selection NewsOn Our Selection News Distributed throughout Top Camp, Hodgson Vale, Preston, Ramsay, Vale View, Budgee, Ascot, Hirstglen, Mt Rascal, Eton Vale, Cambooya, East Greenmount, Greenmount, Nobby, Felton, Finnie, Wyreema and Westbrook areas. – Copyright in all advertising and Editorial material, except where otherwise held, resides at all times with the Clifton Courier, such copyright will not be released to any other party except by written permission. Production charges and reproduction fees will apply. – Responsibility for all unsigned electoral material in this publication is accepted by E.A. Rogers 60 Clark Street, Clifton – Errors and Omissions Policy: All care is taken in the production of advertisements. Errors, if drawn to our attention promptly, will be corrected in the next issue. Refunds may be given. The proprietor of the Clifton Courier cannot be held responsible for errors or their subsequent effects. The right is reserved to alter, abbreviate or omit advertisements for any reason. Phone: 4697 3603 Fax: 4697 3339 Email: advertising@cliftoncourier.com.aueditorial@cliftoncourier.com.au Published every Thursday by OurNews Pty. Ltd. 60 Clark Street, Clifton, Queensland. 4361 Printed by Greenridge Group. 4 Freighter Avenue, Toowoomba. DEADLINES: Display Advertising 1pm Monday Classified Advertising 5pm Monday Thursday, August 18, 2022 •SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION Ph 4697 2287 E carmel@ccrefrigeration.com.au 275 Talgai West Road, TALGAI Q 4362 QBCC Lic No 1143859 RTA No: AU38350 BACKFLOW ACCREDITED Plumbing, Drainage & Gas to Industry & the Domestic Market. • Backflow Prevention Devices & Thermostatic Mixing Valves • Installer of Fire Hydrants & Hose Reels • Irrigation Water Mains • Blocked Drains • Rainwater Tanks • Excavation Equipment • All Types of Hot Water Systems• All Your Plumbing Needs AdviceProfessional&Service DARRYL BOWE ENTERPRISES QBCC 1161292 0417 329 669 Servicing All Areas E: boweds@bigpond.com Spoil Dad on FATHER’S DAY Shop 29, Wilsonton Shopping Centre Open: M-F 9am-5pm Sat till Noon motorrific@bigpond.com OUTSTANDING SCHOOL STEM AWARD WIN At last week’s Peter Doherty Awards in Brisbane, Vale View State School was presented with the award for Outstanding School in Science, Technology, Engineering and mathematics VALE VIEW STATE SCHOOL (STEM).Theawards are presented each year for senior students, teachers and schools that demonstrate an outstanding and innovative contribution to STEM education in Queensland. Technology teacher Jay Wright is the driving force behind STEM at Vale View and his passion helps provide Vale View students with outstanding learning experiences from Prep to Year 6 including coding, digital design, 3D modelling and printing, and Lego robotics. Just last weekend Vale View students competed at the state Lego robotics titles. Vale View students have also used Makers Empire, which is an Australian-based 3D education technology company as part of their STEM learning program since 2018. Designs created by the students are regularly featured in their showcase gallery which means they are being ‘liked’ and appreciated by students around the world.
VALE VIEW SS FETE
Thursday, August 18, 2022 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Page 3 MOBILE: 0408 480 334 PHONE: 07 4630 9497 FAX: 07 4630 9467 EMAIL: deanlyonsbuilding@gmail.com PO Box 7380 Toowoomba MC 4352 New Homes & Renovations EDANYA PTY LTD Trading as DJL Building Group QBSA LIC NO: 150 29085 Insurance Work Office: 4696 3156 Mobile: 0408 480 334 Email: admin@djlbuildinggroup.com.au ARE YOU LOOKING FOR Visit our website at www.moorelewis.com.au Call our friendly team on (07) 4638 5300 For over 35 years, Moore Lewis & Partners has been providing expert advice to businesses and individuals throughout Toowoomba and the Darling Downs. We specialise in: • Taxation Services • SME Business Planning • Farming and Primary Production Accounting Services 202205 June print ad 100 x 180 .indd 4 26/5/22 8:51 am PATIENTSNEWTAKING Caring For You And Your Family WESTBROOK FAMILY MEDICAL Shop 4/85 Main Street, Westbrook OPENING HOURS M-F 8.00am - 5.30pm SAT 8.30am - 12.30pm CAMBOOYA FAMILY MEDICAL 32 Eton Street, Cambooya OPENING HOURS M-F 8.00am - 5.00pm APPOINTMENTS: T 4529 7447 or www.westbrookfamilymedical.com.au &
Detectives have charged 24-years-old Lachlan Mark Freund of Cambooya in relation to the alleged murder of 25-years-old Thor Morgan in March. At approximately 2.50am on March 15, Mr Morgan was driving a vehicle on Ruthven Street in Harlaxton when a firearm was discharged from a stolen Dual Cab. Mr Morgan was subsequently located at a Coonan Street address, with a gunshot wound to his head.
Following an extensive investigation as part of Operation Uniform Tyne, police dive squad officers recovered a firearm from a northern branch of the Condamine River on July 26, which police will allege was the weapon used in the incident.
Cambooya man charged with murder
A police dive squad member recovered a firearm from the murky waters of the Condamine River.
As a result of his injuries, the victim died in Princess Alexandra Hospital on May 16.
Mr Freund has been charged with one count each of murder, arson of a motor vehicle, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and unlawful possession of weapons. He appeared in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday and was remanded to appear in Toowoomba Magistrate’s Court on September 6.
3. Small & Vital: grants up to $10,000 for broad initiatives that strengthen local people, places, and climate solutions with a preference for smaller communities (populations under 15,000). The current round closes on 30 August. For more information, visit frrr.org.au/funding/place
The Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal (FRRR) is offering Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) grants.
1. Rebuilding Regional Communities (RRC): grants up to $10,000 to respond to ongoing impacts and recovery from the COVID pandemic.
Hodgsonvale Community Sports Club
2. Bushfire Recovery: grants up to $25,000 for 2019/20 bushfire recovery.
The work as part of the master plan for the Lions Park to Sports Club area are all but complete. The driveway from Lions Park is open but please stick to the 10km/hr speed limit as the road is very windy and only wide enough for one vehicle in one direction. Please do not use the alternate route via Carinya Drive as trucks may still need to use this entry to drop off and take materials and after Saturday’s rain is very wet. Our annual general meeting will be held on Sunday 28th August at 11am followed by a barbecue lunch. A good crowd would be good so we can go forward in Spring and get some functions happening. The heated Sports Club is open for private functions.
Page 4 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Thursday, August 18, 2022 SELECTBRIDGESTONE Darling Heights Locally Owned & Operated 436 Stenner Street, Toowoomba O: M-F 8am-5pm & Sat 8am-12 Noon PH: 4592 8255 Tyres & Full Mechanical Repairs & Servicing For Monthly Deals See www.bridgestonetyres.com.au OWNERS Mack & Emma Orange 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 Drayton 0405 617 837 Northpoint 0404 778 729 Oakey 0415 331 969 Highfields 0406 001 839 National ToowoombaAssociationServicemen’s&District The Toowoomba branch of the National Servicemen’s Association (Qld) Inc. is holding a special luncheon at the Windsor Hotel Dalby on Sunday 28th August at noon. All National Servicemen and supporters are most welcome to attend.During the meal we will honour widows of National Servicemen.Thecostis just $15 for a two course meal and we require numbers for catering purposes by 19th August: please phone Joan 0417 660 464 or 4633 2564. Toowoomba members are travelling by bus and there is an additional cost for these members - phone Joan for the full details.Our branch will be represented by Keith Shepherd at the Vietnam Vets Memorial Day on 18th August and president, Bill McMillan, will lay a wreath at the 25th/49th Battalion Memorial Service on 27th August, as well as at the Battle of Britain and Battle for Australia, 3rd September. All Nashos are encouraged to attend these memorial Services.Ona lighter note, we celebrate with our members who have reached the grand OBE or ‘75 and still Alive’ on Sunday 11th September at the Irish Club Hotel where members and supporters will enjoy lunch and catching up with their mates.Itwas decided that we would have badge selling sites for Remembrance Day and when our Merchandise committee members phone you a little later in the year please be will be ready to say, “Yes I’ll help” on the stall. The profit we make from these days is used for the welfare of our members and of late we have had a few members who have spent several days in hospital and our branch has been able to lend a helping hand to them. - Joan AssistantO’SullivanSecretaryNSAA(Qld)Inc.
Contact Mark on 0431 014 618 for further details, inspections and future bookings. Discounts apply for financial members who hire the facility. The tennis courts are available for hire. The keys are available at the Hodgson Vale shop. Costs are $4 an hour for financial members, $8 an hour for non-financial members. Covid rules must be adhered to while the tennis courts are being used. The toilets at the Sports Club are available for tennis hirers. Memberships for 2022/23 financial year can now be paid. Cost is $25 for the family and deposits can be made at the Westpac Bank or online to our bank account, BSB 034 142, Account number 158,247 or post to PO Box 8315 Toowoomba South 4350. Financial members get discounts on tennis court hire and hire costs of the hall. Please be conscious of the near neighbours and keep noise levels down. - Ted Cavanagh
Grants are available for a broad range of grassroots, community-led initiatives that directly and clearly benefit localApplicationscommunities.are accepted on an ongoing basis and assessed quarterly. The funding streams are:
FRRR SRC grants open
•Cudmore Road (Cambooya) - Bitumen spray seal and reconstructing unbound granular pavement totalling $41,100
“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.”
TRC considers fast-tracking reconstruction works
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) will consider fast-tracking more than $6 million of priority flood reconstruction works which have become necessary following the four most recent flooding events.
•Hennessy Road (Cambooya) - grading and material totalling•Henry$292,220Road(Cambooya) - grading costing $171,600
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. The priority works include:
•Simpson Road (Finnie) - grading costing $ 83,900
Thursday, August 18, 2022 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Page 5 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 80 Hampton St Toowoomba Ph: 4633 1654 | M: 0431 144 www.gardencityautotrimming.com.au822 Free Pick Up & Drop Off Available*T&C Apply MOTOR TRIMMING & UPHOLSTERY Cars-Boats-Caravans-Lounges-AntiqueFurniture Stephen 18A Goggs St Toowoomba Phone 4688 9222 www.russellandsons.com.au John Andrew&Russell SPRAY LIKE PROFESSIONALABatteryPoweredCommercialSprayersfrom INNOWSTOCK Up to 5 EngineeringGuarantee*YearQualityGerman *See store for full details www.solosprayers.com.au At the Infrastructure Committee last week, Councillors voted in favour of a recommendation to begin the works, prior to obtaining formal Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) approval. “Fast-tracking priority flood reconstruction works is the right thing to do for our community. These projects have to be done a.s.a.p. to address a number of severely impacted roads,” TRC Infrastructure Committee Chair Cr Carol Taylor 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.
•Ted Mengel Road (Nobby) - grading and material totalling $149,700•Preston Boundary Road (Top Camp) - Bitumen spray seal, reconstructing unbound granular pavement and patching totalling•Nobbs$32,400Road (Westbrook) - grading and materials totalling $39,900Aspart of the Committee recommendation, Council voted to give the CEO delegated authority to commence reconstruction of essential public assets, prior to formal funding approval from QRA and future budget amendment.
Robbie Sefton believes that while there is no overnight solution to this situation greater community understanding of the importance of agriculture will benefit the whole industry from helping to protect our current biosecurity status to encouraging consumption of more Australian grown products.Onthe topic of leadership, Ms Sefton believed that empowering people was the key to great leadership.
A poll of three hundred guests at a Farming Futures Dinner at the University of New England in Armidale identified biosecurity as the major concern for farming communities.
Other major concerns highlighted in the poll were climate change 38 per cent, workforce labour challenges 36 per cent and water availability, cost and policy 30 per cent.
Page 6 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Thursday, August 18, 2022 OPEN Mon - Fri 9am-5.30pm. Sat 9am-1pm www.toowoomba.hippocketworkwear.com.au 222 Anzac Ave Toowoomba. P: 4630 REDBACK1122 UBOK MONGREL 805070 MONGREL 916030 MONGREL 240040 We Stock Pull On Boots!
“You can’t have all the knowledge so we need to surround ourself with people who do have the knowledge,” she said.“Agriculture’s push to be a $100 billion industry by 2030 is very achievable but to do it we need to have the right people in the driver’s seat and from what I saw and heard from the students I met in Armidale, I feel we’re in safe hands.”
Managing Director of communications company Sefton’s, Robbie Sefton said the question was based around research from the National Farmers Federation that found 83 per cent of Australians described their connection with agriculture as “distant or non existent.”
Members of the audience were also asked for their thoughts on the awareness and understanding of all Australians of the agriculture industry and how important that was if the industry was to maintain its current economic trajectory.Anoverwhelming 95 per cent of respondents agreed it was vital to increase the awareness of Australians from non farming communities as to the importance of agriculture to all Australians and the economy as a whole.
Fifty-six percent of responders gave biosecurity as the top priority which, given the recent concern over Foot and Mouth disease and the varroa mite crisis facing the bee industry, was not an unexpected outcome.
AUSVEG, Australia’s peak industry body for vegetable and potato growers, has welcomed the announcement from Federal Agriculture Minister Senator Murray Watt of Australia’s first National Biosecurity Strategy. The strategy, which comes after a National Biosecurity Statement was agreed to in 2018, has been agreed to by federal, state and territory ministers and will help ensure that governments and industry work together to protect Australia from the threat of harmful pests and diseases.AUSVEG CEO Michael Coote (pictured right) said that industry has been calling for a long-term, ongoing support for the nation’s biosecurity system, with recent biosecurity threats and incursions proof that biosecurity is too important to be left to chance. “As we have seen recently, ensuring Australia has a strong and well-resourced biosecurity system is vital for Australia’s agriculture industry and important for the health and safety of every Australian,” Mr Coote said. ““AUSVEG has been a vocal supporter of a coordinated, long-term, ongoing funding model that ensures the nation’s biosecurity system is well-resourced and effective.”
Biosecurity a concern for ag students
AUSVEG welcomes plan
“The HL Reservoir is undersized and does not provide sufficient pressure to all areas in Wyreema,” the report said. “Replacing the HL Reservoir with a booster pump station resolves minimum pressure issues in the network.
The report notes that there are currently pressure concerns in parts of the town. The existing maximum pressure is less than ideal in many parts of the north-east and north (Karara Gardens). The existing minimum pressure is even less ideal, affecting the same areas as well as the western part of town.
The estimated cost for the works in $470,000. The standpipe on Cambooya Wyreema Road.
“The existing network does not meet non-residential fireflow requirements.
A report commissioned by Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has several recommendations aimed at improving Wyreema’s water supply as the town expands. The Wyreema water supply network services a population of approximately 1,950 with 680 current active water connections.Completed by Paul Quinlan, Principal Engineer Network Planning, the ‘Wyreema Water Supply Study’ was presented to TRC’s Waste and Water Committee last week. The report notes the most recent study of the Wyreema water supply network was completed in August 2013. Since then, Wyreema has been connected to the Toowoomba Bulk Water Supply via a connection to Westbrook. The report says Wyreema’s water supply scheme was previously supplied by three bores located on Love Road, Newman Road and Hartvigsen Road. “These bores fed directly into a 2 ML Ground Level (GL) reservoir on Newman Road, which was then pumped to a High Level (HL) reservoir that services the reticulation network. “Due to quality and quantity issues these bores were decommissioned and a connection to the TBWS at Westbrook was completed in 2016,” the report said. There are currently two standpipes in the Wyreema network located on Love Road and Wyreema Cambooya Road. The Love Road standpipe utilises the old supply main from the Love Road bore to the reservoir and is used by the public. The second standpipe, located near the railway on Cambooya Wyreema Road, is a dedicated standpipe for council use for water carting to southern towns such as Clifton.
Thursday, August 18, 2022 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Page 7 161-165 Jellicoe St Toowoomba P: 4632 7069 O: M-F 9.00am-5pm Sat 8.00am-Noon Father’s Day MAN CAVE IDEAS for 10 Draw Horizontal PlanplusCabinetmore PHONE 0428 726 472 MOBILE SEAFOOD VAN Fresh Seafood At Westbrook Tavern Toowoomba Side EVERY9:30am-2:30pmSATURDAY Growth demands Wyreema water upgrade
“The standpipe currently used by council for water carting has significant impact on pressures throughout the Wyreema network when in use.”
Proposed changes to Wyreema’s water network include replacing the HL Reservoir with a booster pump station and decommissioning or relocating the Railway Standpipe.
Previous inquiries conducted by the House Economics Committee include a review of the major banks and superannuation sector.
Page 8 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Thursday, August 18, 2022 Cnr Spring & Ramsay Streets MIDDLE RIDGE Toowoomba T 4636 2093 F 4636 3074 MON TO FRI.......8.30AM - 5.30PM SATURDAY.........8.30AM - 12PM • Sleep Apnea Testing & Supplies • Chronic Pain Management • Flu Vaccinations OPENING HOURS mary ’s pharmacyfamily www.pittsworthchiropractic.com.au New Clients Welcome CHIROPRACTOR PH (07) 4693 2111 Dr. Karen Rock Palmer University USA B. Sc. Canada Tues & Thur: 2pm-6pm Wed 9.30am-1pm Sat 8am-Finish Mon-Fri | 7am to 5pm Sat | 7am to 12pmHOURSTRADING • 1kg Thin Beef or Pork Sausages • 1kg Crumbed Beef Rissoles • 8 x Chicken Breast Fillet Steaks MeatValuePacksValueMeatPacks PHONe ORDeRs WelcOMePh: (07) 4697 3997 EVERYDAYTHE MEAT PACK 53 King CLIFTONStreet, • 1kg Pork Spare Ribs • 1kg Beef BBQ Steak ONly $80 Layla is one of the Ramsay’s prep students who recently celebrated 100 days at school. RAMSAY A HIVE OF ACTIVITY This fortnight has been jam-packed with fun at Ramsay StateTheSchool!P-3class celebrated its 100th day of school last week! All the students were 100 days brighter! They participated in some 100 day activities, some of which are still going, as we haven’t been able to find all 100 paddle pop sticks in the sand pit! On Monday the 1st of August our students participated in their final Bike Safety session. Students participated in a practical assessment and then a test to assess their understanding of the course. The students had a great day and enjoyed getting out on the bikes and the scooters. Our students have been enjoying gymnastic sessions over the past two weeks during their P.E. time. The students have really enjoyed this different opportunity and have shown some real improvement in their skills. We have one more session of gymnastics next week before beginning three weeks of Baseball. It is great that our small school students get to experience these different things.
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.”
RamsaySTATESCHOOL
Committee position for Garth Hamilton
Members of the Task Force said they were excited about the opportunities that would flow from the Games. Some of the opportunities may include infrastructure projects, upgrades to sporting facilities, and the chance to create a legacy for regional Queensland. “During the games there will be millions of visitors coming to this part of the world and we want to harness every opportunity to promote our region both before they come and while they are here.” Ali Davenport said. Task force member Kylie Bourne said, ”I am always excited to see opportunities for our region and the Olympic games has so much potential before, during and after the event. “What an incredible legacy it would be if people decided to stay on here after the games are over”. Whatever infrastructure benefits come to the region as a result of the 2032 Olympic Games, there is no doubt the construction of a fast rail connection to Brisbane would be a gold medal prize for the region.
The wait for the 26th annual Historic Leyburn Sprints is nearly over, with the action beginning this Saturday. A motorsport rivalry stretching back over a century will be revived as two cars, a 1912 Willys Overland and a 1916 Studebaker, will compete in 2022 as they did on Southport Beach on Christmas Day 1916.
Sprints this weekend
The event starts at 8am on Saturday and Sunday and tickets can be purchased online or at the gate. Adults will pay $25 daily or $35 for the weekend and children will be admitted free of charge.
Thursday, August 18, 2022 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Page 9 Open: M-F 8.30-5pm Sat 9-1pm 37 Prescott St Toowoomba T 4638 www.choicesflooring.com.au7019 SALE NOW SAVENOWSALEONONUPTO30%OFFSELECTEDFLOORINGWINTERWINTER CARPET• VINYL• TIMBER• PLANK• LAMINATE• RUGS• BLINDS• SHUTTERS TREE SERVICE Strong Road Hodgson Vale T 0419 672 671 • PRUNING, SHAPING, THINNING • REMOVAL & FELLING • STUMP GRINDING • WOOD MULCHING • QUALIFIED IN ARBORICULTURE All Areas - 7 Days FullInsuranceliabilityPublic PromptService
Olympic Gold for Toowoomba Region
The 2032 Olympic Games may seem to be a long way off but a task force of regional leaders has already been formed with the objective of identifying how the Toowoomba region can benefit from the vast capital expenditure needed to host the Games. One exciting piece of infrastructure being floated by Toowoomba Regional Council Mayor Paul Antonio is the prospect of the long awaited fast train connection from Toowoomba to Brisbane. Mayor Antonio believes there are many ancillary benefits to come from the 2032 games for the Toowoomba region with the fast rail being one such project. Members of the inaugural taskforce include Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise Chief Executive Officer Ali Davenport, TSBE colleague Mark Mason, Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio, Western Downs Regional Councillor Kylie Bourne, Todd Rohl (Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce), Peter Holman (Southern Queensland Country Tourism), TAFE South West Queensland Michele Berkhout, Damien Bell (Wagner Corporation), Willows Health Group’s Troy Morgan, and Mark McErvale (Aspect Group).
Johnathon is acting Principal Flute of the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, Sydney. He will be performing along with several members of the Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra.
Harpist Emily Granger and flautist Johnathon Henderson will be joined by members of the Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra at St. Luke’s Hall in Toowoomba on Sunday week to perform works by Mozart, Vaughan-Williams, Faure and Schoeberg.
Emily Granger said that as a harpist she was incredibly passionate about promoting the instrument to audiences to showcase its capabilities. “People often associate the harp as an ‘angelic’ and ‘beautiful’ instrument, which it is, but it’s also an incredibly diverse instrument and our program really demonstrates this,” Emily said. The program of music is diverse and designed to showcase the versatility of the harp in both classical and modern settings. The concert will also feature acclaimed flautist Johnathon Henderson.
Classical music concert for Toowoomba
Community Venues sales@toowoombamowercentre.com.au P: 4630 2150 Pick up and delivery available 3 Sowden Street, Toowoomba, QLD www.toowoombamowercentre.com.au ALL MOWER, GOLF BUGGY AND SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS.
The Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) is planning to present a classical music concert featuring two of its acclaimed Australian soloist artists, Emily Granger (harp) and Johnathon Henderson (flute).
Council_180822_10x18_OOSRegionalToowoombaGoods Shed The 120-year old heritage-listed Railway Goods Shed is available for commercial and community such as cocktail functions, markets and expos. Up to 1,500 people 3 Victoria St, Toowoomba Highfields Cultural Centre
Page 10 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Thursday, August 18, 2022
The concert will be held at St. Luke’s Church Hall, on Herries Street, Toowoomba, on Sunday week, 28th August at 3pm.Tickets are $20 each and bookings can be made at www.bpo. org.au
The
activities
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
Emily and Johnathon will be joined by members of the BPO to perform works by Mozart, Vaughan-Williams, Faure and Schoeberg.Theconcert will feature BPO’s stunning new concert harp, acquired specifically for this concert series with the generous assistance of the Australian Governments Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand Fund. The harp was handmade in the factories of the world renowned Lyon and Healy of Chicago, USA, whose harps are found in concert halls round the world, from the New York Philharmonic to the Bolshoi Ballet in Russia.
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 www.tr.qld.gov.au/communityvenues
Thursday, August 18 2022 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Page 11 Classifieds - Trades and Services Cambooya Fencing - Rural and domestic fencing, stables, shelters and yards. Phone Chris Pederson on 0488 440 525. Clear Coloured& Sealers Spray on Resurfacing Epoxy Flake Flooring Small Concreting Jobs CONCRETE Restoration DARREN JONES PH 0418 150 497 QBBC 1063110 CONCRETING • STEEL FAB R ICATION • • MOB I LE WELDI NG • ✓Maintenance & repairs to agricultural & earthmoving equipment ✓General fabrication ✓On site welding ✓Ornate security doors ✓Custom built, heavy duty builders racks • C O M P A R E O U R R A T E S • Ph: Kevin 0407 659 451 4691 0107 FABRICATIONSERVICES HENRYCHRISElectrical For all industrial, commercial, domestic or rural inquiries Over 35 years trade experience 0419 799 354 chris.h.electrical@bigpond.com ABN 61 613 324 744. Lic. No. 81663 LTD.PTY. In line with the recent event with the loss of our son Colin, we would like to invite all family and friends to celebrate the life of Colin. Tears and beers is an all afternoon event so please join at any point of the afternoon. Should you require space for vans, there is plenty of space around, please let us know. BYO chairs and tissues. Ray and Tina Palmer T 0429 686 583 Tears & Beers | A celebration of the life of Colin Palmer Saturday 27 August • From 2pm • Thomas Street, CAMBOOYA POSITION VACANT MEDIA ASSISTANT Applications can be made in writing to: The Clifton CourierThe Clifton Courier The Oakey Champion On Our Selection NewsOn Selection News OurNews Pty Ltd PO Box 2277 Toowoomba Q 4350, emailed to ournews@bigpond.com or phone Ted Rogers on 0447 973 603 OurNews Pty Ltd, publisher of The Oakey Champion, has an exciting new vacancy available for a motivated individual with a bright personality looking to kick start their career in media, based in our Oakey office. This is a newly created position to assist our current team as The Oakey Champion and our sister publications the Allora Advertiser, Clifton Courier, On Our Selection News and The Pittsworth Sentinel continue to expand. The role includes liaising with our advertising sales representative to collect and prepare ad copy for our design team. You will also be dealing directly with our existing clients as well as looking for opportunities for new business. Basic office duties are also included in this role such as answering the phone and serving customers over the counter. There will also be opportunities to take photos and attend local events in the Oakey Community. This is an opportunity for someone to begin a career in media. START YOUR MEDIA CAREER TODAY! POSITIONS VACANT ELECTRICALSERVICES FAREWELL OnOurSelectionNewswww.facebook.com/ POSITIONSVACANT 80 HAMPTON ST, E:www.gardencityautotrimming.com.auTOOWOOMBAinfo@gardencityautotrimming.com.au POSITION VACANT Qualified Motor Trimmer, Canvas Worker or Upholsterer REQUIREMENTS: - Current driver’s license - Strong work ethic - Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines - Attention to detail - Pride in their workmanship - Open to 2nd, 3rd or 4th year apprentice BENEFITS: •Top level remuneration • Frequent overtime available • Small family business with a focus on work/life balance • Permanent or part-time position available for the right applicant PH: 4633 1654 SERVICESFOR SALE Felton Produce - Round bales of Lucerne Mulch, $95 inc. Delivery available - Phone 4695 8196. ONELECTRICALSERVICESOURSELECTIONNEWSCLASSIFIEDSPHONE46973603
Page 12 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Thursday, August 18, 2022 Trades & Services ELECTRICIANS G.J. BELL ELECTRICAL 4 18 728 3 4 1 ● Shed Wiring Specialist ● L.E.D. Lighting ● New Switchboards ● Extra Lights & Power Points ● Security Lighting ● Underground Wiring ● Single Phase Wiring ● Three Phase Wiring ● Ceiling Fans ● Smoke Alarms Excavator, Track Loader & Tipper Hire Shane 0404 690 013 slearthworks@outlook.com facebook.com/slearthworks.qld www.slearthworks.com SLEarthworks 0404 690 013 Driveways Concrete & Paving Prep Slab Footings Shed Pads Drainage Electrical, Plumbing Trenches Post & Pier Hole Drillings Site Cleaning & Waste Removal Pool Excavation Retaining Walls All Terrain SlashingCivil, Commercial & Residential Works. Supply Crusher Dust, Road Base, Clean Fill, Mulch, Sand, Soil & more. KEYS EARTHMOVING Bobcat & 7 Tonne Tipper 3.5 Tonne Excavator 4 in 1 Bucket Post Hole Digger Trench Digger Pallet SlasherForks DrivewaysCleanups All Earthworks House Foundations Experienced Owner Operator 0421 239 222 Jess Keys STEELE RUDD 24 Hr Towing • Accident & Breakdown • Qld Tpt Dept Licenced • All Insurance Companies • Local & Interstate • Machinery Transport • Container Transport On Site Container Storage Terry Mitchell M: 0458 963 222 SERVICESTOWINGPUMPREPAIRSSTRICKS PUMP REPAIRS • Supply of New Pumps • All Pump Repairs • Bore Testing Gary Strickland Ph: 0428 971 227 R FENCINGV Rob 0428 521 412 Specialising In: • All types of rural fencing • Steel and timber • Cattle and horse yards/shelters • Post and rail • Property entrances • Electric fencing • BASED AT CAMBOOYA ELECTRICALSERVICES Page 12 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Thursday, *ServicingandIndustrial/Commercial0457 169 neilkannelectrical@gmail.com404 Lic#78808 ABN 52157504369 ELECTRICIANS G.J. BELL ELECTRICAL 0418 728 ● Shed Wiring Specialist ● L.E.D. Lighting ● New Switchboards ● Extra Lights & Power Points FOR FREE QUOTES CALL GRAHAM ● Security ● Underground ● Single ● Three ★★ CEILING We Fanssupplywith ★★ SMOKE ALARMS ★★ We supply & install Quality Smoke Alarms with 5 year in-home warranty KEYS EARTHMOVING Bobcat & 7 Tonne Tipper 3.5 Tonne Excavator 4 in 1 Bucket Post Hole Digger Trench Digger Pallet SlasherForks DrivewaysCleanups All Earthworks House Foundations Experienced 0421 Jess Keys Excavator, Track Loader & Tipper Servicing Toowoomba, Darling Downs, Lockyer Valley and Shane 0404 690 slearthworks@outlook.com013 facebook.com/slearthworks.qld www.slearthworks.com SL Driveways Concrete & Paving Prep Slap Footings Electrical, Plumbing Trenches Post & Pier Hole Contours and Drainage Pool Excavation Retaining Small to Medium Demolition All Terrain Slashing Civil, Commercial & Residential Works. Supply Crusher Dust, Road Base, Clean Fill, Mulch, 5t & 15t Excavator, Bobcat and Tipper Hire EARTHWORKS Trades & Services Having a striking BUSINESS CARD is important! Did you know that ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Call us for a quote today! T 4697 3603 can design and supply business cards? DRILLINGSERVICES ELECTRICALSERVICES GroundwaterQUEENSLANDSolutions WATER DRILLINGBOREANDPUMPSALES Competitive Quotes Guaranteed • Maintenance • Repairs • Installations • Solar • Submersibles • All areas www.qldgroundwater.com.au 0429 667 169 0409 550 720 Trades & Services Call Glen on or 0419 730 902 Cambooya, Wyreema, Nobby & Clifton STUMPINGREPage 12 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Thursday, June 14, 2018 ShreksepticervicesFamilyOwnedBusiness • 24/7 Emergency Work • Pump Out Septic Tanks, • Grey Water Tanks • Holding Tanks Contact Lester & Dale 0488 962 946 EPA & Council Approved ELECTRICALAUTO 24EMERGENCYHOURBREAKDOWNSERVICE OWNEDLOCALLYANDOPERATEDBUSINESS FULL MOBILE SERVICE • Alternators, starter motors, wiring, batteries • Air Conditioning installation and repairs • Immobilisers and hands free car kits • Fuel injection and diagnostics • Cars, trucks, farm machinery and earth moving equipment Phone: 0428 729 488 Email: autolecqld@live.com.au RUBBER DRILLINGSERVICESSEPTICWATERSERVICES SOUTHERN DOWNS DRILLING For all your Stock, Domestic and Irrigation Bore Needs Call Travis on 0400 752 257 CONCRETINGSERVICES KEYS EARTHMOVING EARTHWORKSSERVICESDRILLINGSERVICESSTRICKS PUMP REPAIRS • Supply of New Pumps REPAIRS RJM SPECIALISTSCONTRACTORSFENCINGIN: • ALL RURAL & TIMBER FENCING • DESIGNER ENTRANCE • POST & RAIL BOBCAT & POSTRODNEYDRIVINGMANN 0427 037 213 Ph/Fax 4630 rjmfencing@bigpond.com.au9900Toowoomba SERVICESFENCING Local Ramsay Fencer • Residential • Property Entrances • Rural Steel & Timber • Chain Wire • Electric • Post & Rail • Cattle & Horse Yards • Round Yards and Arenas • Bobcat work • Infrastructure Design PI & DA Batham 35 Years Experience • Service • Repairs • Ride-ons • Chainsaws • Pumps • Gen Sets • Motorbikes SmallMechanicEngine STUMPINGRE ShreksepticervicesFamilyOwnedBusiness • 24/7 Emergency Work • Pump Out Septic Tanks, • Grey Water Tanks • Holding Tanks Contact Lester & Dale 4637 0130 0488 962 946 EPA & Council Approved SEPTIC STEELE RUDD 24 Hr Towing • Accident & Breakdown • Qld Tpt Dept Licenced • All Insurance Companies • Local & Interstate • Machinery Transport • Container Transport • On Site Container Storage Terry Mitchell M: 0458 963 222 TOWING REPAIRSPUMP STRICKS PUMP REPAIRS • Supply of Pumps • All Pump Repairs • Bore Testing Gary Strickland Ph: 0428 971 227 STUMPINGREShreksepticervicesFamilyOwnedBusiness • 24/7 Emergency Work • Pump Out Septic Tanks, • Grey Water Tanks • Holding Tanks Contact Lester & Dale 4637 0130 0488 962 946 EPA & Council Approved SERVICESSEPTIC FENCING Send Letters to the Editor to 60 Clark Street Clifton or email editorial@cliftoncourier.com.au Include your telephone number Letters To the Editor EARTHWORKSSERVICES Hay making, GPS zero-till seeding and cultivation services. Peter Wilson 0417 541 174 CONTRACTINGFARM RJM SPECIALISTSCONTRACTORSFENCINGIN: • ALL RURAL & TIMBER FENCING • DESIGNER ENTRANCE • POST & RAIL BOBCAT & POSTRODNEYDRIVINGMANN 0427 037 213 Ph/Fax 4630 rjmfencing@bigpond.com.au9900Toowoomba Local Ramsay Fencer • Residential • Property Entrances • Rural Steel & Timber • Chain Wire • Electric • Post & Rail • Cattle & Horse Yards • Round Yards and Arenas • Bobcat work • Infrastructure Design ON OUR SELECTION NEWSPHONECLASSIFIEDS46973603
Thursday, August 18, 2022 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Page 13 0417 034 266 pjt60@westnet.com.au | 217 Strickland Road GREENMOUNTQBCC No: 42181 General maintenance Hot water system replacements Backflow valve testing Burst water pipes High pressure water jetter for blocked drains & septic repairs Drain camera & pipe locating equipment Water softeners & water filters 1.8 & 3 tonne mini excavators & bobcat LICENSED PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE CONTRACTOR LICENSED PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE 0427 038 damian@maidah.com.au508 Lic# 1089343 Agricultural - EarthmovingAutomotive • Air Conditioning & Auto Electrical Servicing • Steel Manufacturing,Fabrication & Machining • Design & Manufacturing of Custom Made Products • Sheds, Carports, Garages • Concrete slabs • Posi track and 4t Excavator • Crane truck, Scissor Lift & Tilt Tray Hire • 24hr Breakdown Service MOBILE DIESEL REPAIRS & WELDING SERVICES FABRICATION SERVICESTrades & Services RAZOR PEST CONTROL PMT 1003984313 Locally Owned and Operated FOR ALL YOUR PEST CONTROL NEEDS COCKIES ANTS SPIDERS TERMITE INSPECTIONS AND BARRIERS PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTIONS TREVOR GREEN - CALL US FOR A QUOTE 1300 536 168 or 0408 763 506 ABN 43 104 725 215 Competitive Quotes Call Bob 0428 478 389 Email: thegarners10@bigpond.com • Timber Pest Inspections • Rodents Pest Treatments: Ants, Cockroaches, Spiders and Termites 726298Lic:QBCC Lic:managementPest pmt-0-1877 CONTROLPEST WRECKERS www.anzacavenuewreckers.com.au LATEST STOCK & SPARE PARTS ON LINE 4630 1881CLICKCARS600 BIG ACRES2.5EQUIPMENTORIGINALSECONDHAND MARKETAFTERNEWPARTSDON’TPAYNEWPRICE ELECTRICAL SERVICES CONTROLPEST Having a striking Did you know that ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Call us for a quote today! T 4697 3603 can design and supply business cards? BUSINESS CARD is important! OnOurSelectionNewswww.facebook.com/
ABOVE LEFT: The Barron family created a red tractor. ABOVE RIGHT: The Gilmore family created a tractor and plough. BELOW LEFT: The Olsen family were creative with their tractor made from buckets. BELOW RIGHT: The Ward family created a tractor with header. Tractors in Saturday’s Tractor Trek at the front of Emu Creek State School.
The Jones family won first place with their detailed red Massey-Ferguson.
The tractor memorial run, organised by Des from the Lockyer area, travelled from Gatton, through Helidon, the back of Haldon and on to Greenmount, stopping for lunch at Emu Creek State School. In support of the event, our families held a ‘Make a tractor’ competition with families building a tractor at home from different recycled or re-purposed materials. There was a variety of tractors on the day - both in the trek and hand-made. Our thanks to Des, John Deere and the P&C for donating prizes for all the entries.
Emu StateCreekSchool
The Harper family won second place with their model tractor (above) and the Royer family third with their “Fiechtner Farms’ tractor (below).
Page 14 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Thursday, August 18, 2022 *Price based on Trek WiFi Pellet Grill Model For our range: www.toowoombaheating.com.au 24 Stradbroke St Toowoomba P 4633 3892 9-5pm M-F • 9-1pm Sat GMG BBQ & $949.00*fromCombosSmoker Model Illustrated: PEAK with WiFi Pellet Grill $2599 65c to 288c degree range/rotisserie & pizza attachments available TRACTOR TREK A tractor trek brought excitement to Emu Creek last Saturday when it stopped for lunch.
It was a Matthew Christensen try fifteen minutes from full time that put the game up for the taking. Boars’ finishers Luke Buckle and Woodbridge ran in tries to have the scoreboard locked at 22-all with 73 minutes gone on the Platz Oval clock, but the result was sealed five minutes later when Duggan broke the deadlock with a classic right foot drop goal from just under twenty metres out. Aside from Duggan and full-back Jackson Green, backrower Tyson Stevens’ run of superb form continues. In a courageous effort carrying injury, Wattles skipper/coach Travis Burns took the field against one of the competition’s top line-ups.Thementor’s determination is fuelled by a hunger for a Wattles top grade premiership, and Burns first in the senior ranks at any level. The Warriors will aim up for their ninth straight win when they run on to Father Ranger Oval this Saturday evening in the local derby against the Warwick Cowboys.
The green and gold line-up to take on Warwick will be less injured quality forwards Jordan Crocker and Mitch Koina who will return for the final’s series. Wattles 23 (Jackson Green, Aaron Hooper, Brendon McBryde, Matthew Christensen tries; Matt Duggan 3 goals & field goal) defeated Goondiwindi 22
Clive Berghofer Land Sales Reserve Grade premiership front-runners the Tony Morris Tiling Wattles Warriors had no problems accounting for Goondiwindi eventually running in seven tries to three in a dominant 38 to 16 success. Wattles 38 (Josh Henry, Alex Morris, Lachlan Henry, Darby Peardon, Joe Morris, Mitchell Duff, Tim Hentschel tries; Tom Morris 5 goals) defeated Goondiwindi 16
Wattles’ tight win over Goondiwindi
From page 16
The Wattles Black Toyota, Warwick Under 19 outfit did not play last Sunday as Goondiwindi have no Under 19 side. Wattles meet Warwick in all grades on Saturday in Warwick. - Glyn Rees
1st Thursday Hodgsonvale Community Sports Club Monthly Hodgsonvale Community Sports Club hcsc8315@gmail.com Meeting, 7.30pm Every Thursday Indoor social bowls, 1pm to 4pm Nobby School of Arts Hall Warren Smith 4696 3108 Every Friday Emu Creek Playgroup 2pm to 3pm Emu Creek State School 14534 New School office 4697 1171 (during school term) England Highway, East Greenmount Every Friday Greenmount State School Playgroup, 9am to 11am Greenmount State School, Haldon School office 4697 1159 (during school term) Street, Greenmount
Thursday, August 18, 2022 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Page 15 Local Events Calendar If you are holding an event in the area covered by On Our Selection News, forward details to editorial@cliftoncourier.com.au DATE EVENT LOCATION CONTACT 27 August Friends of Gorman’s Gap Inc working bee, Top of the track, Gorman’s Gap Barbara Lindbergs 0408 455 465 7.30am - 11.30am Road, Preston or president@fogg.org.au 30 August Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade training, 7.30pm Cambooya Fire Station, George Street Rohan Greer 0408 456 820 10 September Vale View Fete, 11am to 3pm Vale View State School, Sarah Coote 4696 2158 or 873 Drayton Connection Road scoot7@eq.edu.au 11 September Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade training, 9am Cambooya Fire Station, George Street Rohan Greer 0408 456 820 14 September Wyreema Community Hall Monthly Meeting 7pm Wyreema Hall, Umbiram Road Sara Howell 0429 864 144 27 September Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade training, 7.30pm Cambooya Fire Station, George Street Rohan Greer 0408 456 820 29 September Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade GM & AGM 7:30pm Cambooya Fire Station, George Street Rohan Greer 0408 456 820 9 October Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade training, 9am Cambooya Fire Station, George Street Rohan Greer 0408 456 820 12 October Wyreema Community Hall Monthly Meeting 7pm Wyreema Hall, Umbiram Road Sara Howell 0429 864 144 25 October Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade training, 7.30pm Cambooya Fire Station, George Street Rohan Greer 0408 456 820 6 November Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade training, 9am Cambooya Fire Station, George Street Rohan Greer 0408 456 820 9 November Wyreema Community Hall Monthly Meeting 7pm Wyreema Hall, Umbiram Road Sara Howell 0429 864 144 12 November Nobby State School 125th anniversary 10am Nobby State School, Davenport Street Jenna Knecht 0400 917 683 22 November Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade training, 7.30pm Cambooya Fire Station, George Street Rohan Greer 0408 456 820 4 December Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade training, 9am Cambooya Fire Station, George Street Rohan Greer 0408 456 820 14 December Wyreema Community Hall Monthly Meeting 7pm Wyreema Hall, Umbiram Road Sara Howell 0429 864 144 15 December Cambooya Rural Fire Brigade meeting, 7.30pm Cambooya Fire Station, George Street Rohan Greer 0408 456 820 1st Sunday Anglican Church service, Umbiram, 10.30am St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Umbiram Every Sunday Nobby Uniting Church, Church Services Nobby Uniting Church 8.45am Davenport Street, Nobby Every Sunday Westbrook Community Church, 9am 114 Main Street, Westbrook Heather 0412 617 967 or toowoombaweslyan.org.au Every Sunday Wyreema Christians worship 9.30 am Wyreema Community Hall, Kerron 0401 930 656 or 14 Umbiram Road, Wyreema Beryl 0478 808 162 Every Sunday Uniting Church Cambooya, Church Services Uniting Church Cambooya 10am Every Sunday Cambooya Anglican Church service, 10am All Saints Anglican Church, Eton Street 4th Tuesday Nobby Heritage & Development Association Nobby School of Arts Hall June Smith 4696 3108 meeting Every Tuesday Cambooya Playgroup 9.15am to 11am Cambooya State School School office - 4612 2333 (during school term) Every Tuesday Hodgson Vale Playgroup 9am to 11am Ramsay State School, Ramsay Road Marion Winterbotham (during school term) 4630 9356 Every Wednesday Wyreema State School Playgroup 9am to 10am Wyreema State School library School office(during school term) 4596 0333
On the other hand, Wattles sharp shooter Duggan was on target with three goals from four shots before sealing the win with the vital field goal that locked his side into second place on the TRL A Grade Premiership ladder.
The Boars rolled up to play and had the Warriors measure, crossing for five touchdowns to the home side’s four, the visitors’ fullback Chris Woodbridge on fire with a try double. But the Boars’ normally reliable kicker, half-back Trae Bennetto, struggled to find the black dot, successful with a single conversion from five attempts.
Continued on page 15
Page 16 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Thursday, August 18, 2022 0427 971 470 CLIFTONLIC#75685 GAP FREE DENTAL CHECK UP CLEAN AND X RAYS 56-58 Brisbane Street Drayton (next to Drayton medical centre) T 4637 www.gentledentaldrayton.com.au2802 CREATE THE UNIQUE LIVING SPACE YOU DESERVE BATHROOMS • KITCHENS • FLOORING & TILES • LOCALLY OWNED FAMILY BUSINESS BEAUTIFUL NEW SHOWROOM NOW OPEN 138 Campbell ToowoombaSt, (Near the Spotted Cow) 4633 0222 ceramicsandbrass.com.au OFF TO NATIONALS!
Recently, two students from Bunker’s Hill State School competed in the State Cross Country titles held at Yatala. The two competitors, Sam and Luke, both put in gusty efforts and ran extremely well in their age groups. Sam was first reserve in his age group, just missing out on being selected for the Queensland team and Luke came second in his race, gaining selection in the Queensland team for the Multiclass competition. That means Luke is off to Adelaide at the end of August to compete at the National Cross Country Competition. We wish Luke all the best and we hope he has a great time representing Queensland!
Bunker’s Hill State School Luke with his silver medal from the State Cross Country Championships.
Wattles win by a point Wattles got home on the boot of star playmaker Matt Duggan in a colossal tussle at Platz Oval on Sunday, just a 77-minute field goal the difference to allow the Stillwater Pastoral Company Warriors a 23-22 victory over the Goondiwindi Boars, the reigning TRL Premiers.
Tries by Boars winger Geoff Prince and captain/coach and lock Travis Waddell had Wattles on the back foot trailing 10-0 after ten minutes of play. But the Warriors levelled up through Jackson Green and Aaron Hooper, before forward pack giant Brendon McBryde slipped through the defence to allow Wattles a 16-10 half time advantage.Whilethe home team finished on the upside of the first stanza, three Goondiwindi second half touchdowns had Wattles back peddling by the later stages.
