June/July, 2021
SCOTS NEWS
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WEAR TARTAN ON JULY 1 to celebrate repeal of Proscription Act Volume 11 Number 1
CLYDESDALE SPECTACULAR and Highland Gathering at Boonah Win tickets!
NEW TARTAN COMMISSIONED to celebrate 100 years of the RAAF
COVER PHOTO
FROM THE EDITOR
THE gentle giants of the horse world will be celebrated at the Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular to be held at Boonah, west of Brisbane, on June 12 and 13 (see page 3 for details). The Clydesdale horse is a heavy draft breed. Their large size, highstepping gait and feathering on the legs make them easily recognisable. Despite this imposing stature, Clydesdales are gentle, trainable and easy-going horses. They originated when Flemish stallions were imported to Scotland and mated with local mares. The breed was developed during the late 18th and early 19th century in Lanarkshire, Scotland, and take their name from the River Clyde. They were used to pull wagons, plough fields and other tasks that required strength and endurance. As machinery started to replace horses in agriculture and industry, and a large number of them were used in WWI, there was a decline in the Clydesdales population. In 1877, The Clydesdale Horse Society was established as a registry. Breeders are consistently working towards the survival of the breed. A mature Clydesdale consumes twice as much hay and grain as an average-sized horses. Our cover photo features Neil Page with Dugandan Emily at a previous Clydesdale Spectacular.
I love getting out and about and talking to Scots News Magazine readers, and there were plenty of them at The Gathering in Ipswich in May. We chatted, they bought books, asked questions about the event and I directed them to various tents and attractions on offer. Some people wanted to talk about Scotland, others about books and family history, and many just wanted to chat about anything. I’ve noticed that at these gatherings, some people come for the company as much as the entertainment. They may live alone and relish the opportunity to have someone to talk to, so I happily engage with them, and mostly just listen, because that is what they really want. Books are a great source of entertainment and information for everyone, but especially when you don’t get out much or live alone. You cannot judge book readers by their covers - they come in all shapes and sizes, and have an amazing array of interests. They are the most wonderful people to talk to and it’s great to get feedback from readers of my books. You meet a lot of interesting characters at Celtic events (see page 5 for a funny story). I also met a few Scottish people who came out here for a holiday in early 2020, and haven’t been able to get back to Scotland because of necessary border closures. They are greatly enjoying our Aussie hospitality. Cheers,
PUBLISHING AND CONTACTS SCOTS NEWS
magazine
is an independent publication for Scots in Queensland. The magazine is published bi-monthly and distributed on the first of the month. EDITOR AND PUBLISHER: Carmel McMurdo Audsley COPYRIGHT: All stories appearing in the magazine are written by the editor unless otherwise stated and are subject to copyright laws. Stories may not be reproduced in any form without permission from the editor. COMPETITIONS: See page 8 for competition prizes and entry details. CONTACT: We welcome emails and would love to hear your news and views. Advertising enquiries are also welcome. EMAIL: scotsnews@iinet.net.au DEADLINE FOR AUGUST/SEPTEMBER ISSUE: July 10. 2
Carmel
CONTENTS Highland Gathering at Boonah
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Tartan Day in Townsville
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Bluewater Fling in Mackay
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Tartan Wanted!
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New Tartan for RAAF 100 years
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Best of British Review
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Give-Away - Win Clydie Pass
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Repeal of Proscription Act
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Anniversary - Great Fire of Glasgow 10 Directory of Goods and Services
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Calendar of Events
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WINNERS of Best of British tickets in our APRIL/MAY GIVE-AWAY: Marion Atkinson and Frank Atkinson; Kenneth Rouse and Isobel Piotrkowski; Michelle Russell and Neil Russell
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EVENTS MAGNIFICENT CLYDIES The Boonah region’s Clydesdale heritage b e g a n around the 1840s. When t h e A ust r alian Clydesdale numbers began to decline in the 1960s, a local couple, Pat and Col Ehrich, bred vigour back into the breed, promoted its value and presided over the rebirth of the Clydesdale horse in Queensland and Australia. The Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular was born from a desire by local breeders to pay respect to the history and heritage of this magnificent horse. The event attracts competitors, participants and spectators from across the country. Around 5,000 people from all around Australia are expected to attend this year’s event.
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Highland Gathering and Clydesdale Spectacular THE Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular, held at Boonah west of Brisbane, is the richest Clydesdale Show in the Southern Hemisphere, where the grand champions of the breed are judged, the Scottish heritage of the breed is shared, and the history of the breed in Australia – and in the Scenic Rim – is celebrated. Over two action-packed days on June 12 and 13, a full program of Clydesdale competition will take place in the main arena at the Boonah Showground, including led, carriage and harness classes. The program also features rare trades demonstrations that focus around “the heavy horse” – harness-making, blacksmithing, wheelwrights, horse-drawn demonstrations and driving displays and whip plaiting. Additional highlights include the Queensland Whip Cracking Championships, the World Billy Boiling Championships, wood chopping, shingle cutting demonstrations, working dog displays, Friesian Horse Troupe performances and bush poetry. In tribute to the Scottish descendants who moved to the region and brought with them their beloved Clydesdale breed, the event includes massed Pipes and Drums, Calling of the Clans, the Clydesdale and Clan class and caber tossing, with whisky, and haggis burgers, on sale. So don your tartan and look for the standing bastion, a three-metre sculpture, at the entry to Boonah Showgrounds. For more information visit https://boonahshowsociety.org.au/ events/clydesdale-spectacular. Tickets available from www.ticketebo.com.au.
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EVENTS Mackay Bluewater Fling
MACKAY is gearing up for the Bluewater Fling to be held on Saturday July 10. This free event celebrates pipes, drums, music, dance and all things Scottish on the banks of the Bluewater Pioneer River. The Scottish Fling is hosted by Mackay and District Pipe Band, one of the longest established pipe bands in Australia. The not-forprofit organisation is dedicated to promoting Scottish culture and playing Highland bagpipe music. For further information visit https://www.facebook.com/ MaDPipeBand
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Tartan Day in Townsville
THE seventh annual Tartan Day celebrations will be held in Townsvlle on Sunday June 13, when the Scots of Townsville, and everyone who loves all things Scottish, come together to enjoy a free community event, in conjunction with the Cotters Market. Tartan Day is an International event that celebrates the lifting of the English ban that prevented the wearing of tartan from 1746 to 1782. The day opens with the massed pipe bands marching over Victoria Bridge from Palmer Street to Ogden Street at 9am where there will be a Kirkin' of the Tartans (a blessing ceremony) on the steps of Victoria Bridge. This event attracted around 12,000 people in 2018. Attendees are invited to take along their own tartan to take part in this blessing. Coffee and shortbread or pastry will be available for sale from the surrounding vendors. The action will then move back into the Cotters Market, where patrons can watch non-stop Scottish entertainment while browsing the stalls. Attendees are advised to get a vantage point in Flinders Street by about 10.15am for the Clan Parade that moves off at 10.30am featuring members of local and visiting pipe bands and the largest display of Clan Banners in Australia. Dogs of Scottish Breeds will take part in the Clan Parade. Watch the TTD STONES - a competition of strength for kilted strongmen and strongwomen lifting stones weighing from 50kg to 120kg each. The entertainment continues until 1.00pm. For further information phone Marie on 0413456542 or email mlg7@optusnet.com.au. You can also keep up to date on the Townsville Scottish Community Inc Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/Townsvillescots.
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NEWS
MORE EVENTS
A funny story from The Gathering at Ipswich A man, who was obviously still recovering from the night before, wound his way to the Scots News book stall. “Have you got anything to eat?” he asked. “No, this is a book stall,” Carmel replied. “Oh, well I’ll buy a bookmark,” he said. “That will be $1.” He pulled out his wallet which was stuffed with $100 notes and began to wave it around. “I had a good night at the casino,” he said. “I won $6,000. I’ve got plenty of green ones, but I don’t have any coin.” “Well, if you buy a book, I’ll give you a bookmark.” “I want something to eat.” I directed him a few feet away to the City of Ipswich Pipe Band tent, which he had trouble focussing on. He stood with a broad grin on his face, then wandered over to the food tent to get his fill of haggis and square sausage. Apparently, he needed a feed more than he needed a read!
TOOWOOMBA Caledonian Society Pipe Band will host an Autumn Ceilidh at Drayton Memorial Hall on Saturday June 5 from 6.30pm. Enjoy dancing and bagpipes. Tickets just $10 each, and bookings are essential. Visit Tcspb.com.au.
FOX and Hounds Country Inn in the Gold Coast hinterland at Wongawallan, will host the Tennents Tartan Tattoo on June 26. A three-course meal and entertainment by the Brisbane City Pipe Band are included in the $59 ticket price. Advance bookings only. Phone 5665 7582.
BOONDOOMA Museum and Heritage Association Inc will presents Scots In The Bush from August 19 to 22. More details available in the next issue of Scots News. Bookings are essential and open on June 1. For furhter information visit www.boondoomahomestead.org.au/
TARTAN WANTED! Donate your old kilts and tartan bits and help fund prize money for piping competitions Regular readers of Scots News Magazine, and visitors to Scottish events throughout Queensland and northern New South Wales, will have seen the Kilted Koozies (stubby holders), and other tartan products, made by the talented Judy Macdonald from Clan Donald Queensland. Judy and her busy helpers are running out of tartan and would like your help. If you have any tartan pieces that you no longer want or use, even old kilts, that they could cut up to continue to make the products, Judy would be very pleased and grateful to hear from you. The proceeds of sales of the tartan pieces goes towards prize money for piping competitions throughout Australia. Judy and husband Neil run Clan Donald Queensland from their home base in Geebung Brisbane, but they would be happy to pick up any tartan, or pay the postage. Give Judy a call on 3265 4765, mobile 0412 316 088 or email judymacdonald@optusnet.com.au.
Boondooma Museum & Heritage Association Inc presents
Scots in the Bush 2021 19 – 22 August 2021 Bookings essential and open on 1 June 2021. For bookings go to https://www.boondoomahomestead.org.au Enquiries: Judy Brandt: judy.keith.brandt@bigpond.com or mobile: 0427364026 Caretakers: info@boondoomahomestead.org.au or phone 07 4168 0159 Scots News Magazine June/July 2021
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NEWS
RAAF celebrates 100 years
with new tartan A NEW tartan has been created to celebrate 100 years since the Australian Air Corps became the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The Scottish Register of Tartans in Edinburgh advises that the new tartan, designed by Betty Johnston from New South Wales, is intended for use by serving, reservist, retired and support staff members of the RAAF. The tartan was registered in April, 2021 and prepared for weaving by Marton Mills and Ingles Buchan in Glasgow. It cannot be produced without express permission from The House of Tartans Australia. In June 1921, HRH King George V approved the use of the word ‘Royal’ in the Australian air force name. The tartan was created to honour the service of all the men and women who have served in the RAAF for the last 100 years, and those who continue to serve. The colours are intended to represent those associated with RAAF: light blue represents the RAAF Ensign; dark blue represents the Australian National Flag and the blue roundel, inside which is located the red kangaroo ‘in motion’, facing forward to the front of the aircraft; white represents the seven-pointed Commonwealth Star, the five white stars of the Southern Cross constellation and the central background of the roundel, and red represents the British Union Jack and the securing and placement of the red kangaroo. F T OK U O OC ST
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Best of British enjoyed by Scots News Magazine concert ticket winners.
NEWS
Marion Atkinson sums up the feeling in the concert hall, in this letter to the editor. HI Carmel, I cannot tell you how much Frank and I Pipe Major Bruce Grice and enjoyed the tickets I won to the Queensland Pops conductor Orchestra’s Best of British. It was absolutely amazing and Patrick Pickett I feel so lucky to have won that prize. From the moment we sat down – even though masked – the audience was on alert, the theatre was packed and we eagerly awaited the commencement of the concert. When Patrick Pickett walked on to the stage, the audience came to life. What a wonderful contribution he has made to this concert for many years and what a superb conductor. Then from the first notes of God Save The Queen, followed by Advance Australia Fair, the stage was set. The stirring rendition of God Save the Queen certainly made every person in that theatre aware and proud to have British blood in their veins. It was absolutely amazing and although Patrick Pickett apologised – which I felt he had no need to do – for the fact that some people did not like to hear that anthem, you were able to feel the throb in your chest, the pride in your stance and a tear in your eye – that is how magnificent it was. As our Queen, head of the Commonwealth of which Australia is a part, I think we need to be thankful that we have had such a wonderful monarch at our head, and although she has had to face many adversities, some of them personal, she has led the Commonwealth with strength and pride, and for all of that she is to be admired. Our national anthem, Advance Australia Fair, produced the same reaction. Once the two anthems were over, the audience was in raptures and everyone sat alert, ready to experience the wonderful afternoon’s entertainment. I am sure there was not one disappointed guest in the theatre. The music, the Irish and Scottish dancing, the beautiful singing, and the Scottish piper - oh the Scottish piper! – all definitely bringing tears to the eyes, and making it all an unforgettable experience. How proud and how lucky we all are to have this heritage and to be fortunate enough to live in this wonderful country and be able to appreciate a performance such as was presented to us at the matinee at QPAC on Saturday afternoon. Once again Carmel, I cannot thank you enough for making it possible for us to attend the concert. My very kind regards, Marion & Frank Atkinson
Don’t miss the Celtic Spectacular to be presented by the Queensland Pops Orchestra on Saturday October 9 in the Concert Hall at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre in Brisbane. For more information and to purchase tickets visit https://www.qpac.com.au/event/qpops_celtic_spectacular_21/
Books set in Queensland at never-to-be-repeated prices! Seven Deadly Sinners is set in outback Queensland in 1957 - can you guess the serial killer? The Last Hurrah is set in Brisbane and the South Pacific a sad, mature love story. $20 each, including postage, until June 30 only! Email scotsnews@iinet.net.au The cost of importing books from my publisher has risen dramatically. Buy now at this price.
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GIVE-AWAY WIN a WEEKEND PASS FOR TWO ADULTS to THE CLYDESDALE
SPECTACULAR at Boonah Showgrounds
on JUNE 12 and 13, 2021 valued at $AUS25 per pass.
To win two tickets, email scotsnews@iinet.net.au by Wednesday June 2, with ‘competition’ in the subject line, to go into the draw. IMPORTANT: Winner (and guest) names,
phone numbers and email addresses must be provided for COVID tracing to be passed on to the Boonah Show Society, hosts of the Clydesdale Spectacular 2021.
Next issue, win some Kilted Koosies, courtesy of Clan Donald Qld.
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ANNIVERSARIES IN SCOTTISH HISTORY June June 1, 1878 - First Tay rail bridge opens. It was to collapse 18 months later in the Tay Bridge Disaster. June 7, 1690 - The Scots Parliament ratified the establishment of a Presbyterian religious system, rejecting Episcopacy. June 8, 1333 - King Edward III orders the capture of the Isle of Man from the Scots. June 10, 1688 - James Francis Stuart born. In honour of the “Old Pretender”, this is known as White Rose Day in Jacobite circles. June 10, 1719 - Battle of Glenshiel, Jacobites with Spanish assistance, and government forces clashed. June 10, 1903 - The floral clock in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, began operation - driven by clockwork and with only an hour hand. It was the first of its kind in the world. June 16 1586 Mary, Queen of Scots recognised Philip II of Spain as her heir. June 19, 1566 - Mary Queen of Scots gives birth to the future King James VI of Scotland and I of England. June 23, 1650 - Charles II sailed into the estuary of the river Spey and signed the Covenant before going ashore.
July 1, 1505 - Seal granted by Edinburgh Town Council to the Incorporation of Barbers and Surgeons to practise their craft. The organisation is now known as the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. July 1, 1782 - Proscription Act Repealed, thus allowing again the wearing of tartan and the carrying of weapons (banned as a result of the 1745 Uprising in support of Bonnie Prince Charlie). July 7, 1559 - John Knox became the first Protestant minister appointed in Edinburgh. July 8, 1296 - King John Balliol abdicated at Montrose. July 10, 1451 - King James III born at Stirling. July 13, 1249 - King Alexander III crowned at Scone July 13, 1469 - King James III married Margaret of Denmark. July 16, 1309 - James Stewart, High Steward of Scotland, died. July 16, 1328 - David II, son of Robert I (the Bruce) married Joan, sister of Edward III (he was 4, she was 7). July 17, 1652 - Great Fire of Glasgow, destroying nearly one third of the city. July 17, 1895 - The east coast express train from London to Aberdeen set a record time of 10 hours and 21 minutes for the 540 miles. July 18, 1872 - Voting by secret ballot was introduced for the first time. July 19, 1333 - Battle of Halidon Hill in which Sir Archibald Douglas (guardian of David II) routed by Edward Balliol and Edward III. Scots losses were nearly 600, English losses 14. July 21, 1796 - Robert Burns dies in Dumfries, aged 37. July 22, 1298 - The army of the English King Edward I, using longbows for the first time, defeated the Scots led by Sir William Wallace at Battle of Falkirk. July 23, 1745 - Charles Edward Stuart landed on Eriskay at the start of the 1745 campaign.
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ANNIVERSARY REPEAL OF PROSCRIPTION ACT JULY 1, 1782
A DAY TO WEAR YOUR TARTAN WITH PRIDE It was a right denied to our countrymen, women and children for 35 years!
IN AN effort to crush the clan system in Scotland, the English government of the day passed an act on August 1, 1747 banning the wearing of the tartan. Following the Jacobite defeat at Culloden, Prince Charles fled to South Uist then eventually went across to France. His supporters suffered under the ‘Butcher of Cumberland’ and to further punish Scotland, Parliament issued Acts to destroy the clans, their identities and economic structures. New laws were imposed to ban the playing of the bagpipes and the wearing of highland dress. After 35 years, the law was repealed on July 1, 1782 and the Scot could once again wear his plaid with pride and without the fear of punishment. In America and Canada, Tartan Day is celebrated on April 6 as a joint celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320. In Australia and New Zealand, we celebrate Tartan Day on July 1 - the day the proscription was lifted. There are estimated to be around three million people of Scottish descent living in Australia.
Wear something tartan on July 1. You are bound to evoke questions from friends and neighbours and you can proudly tell them that you are celebrating freedom - the right to proclaim your Scottish heritage and wear the garment so closely associated with Scotland - the tartan.
The Proscription -
1st August 1747
From and after the first day of August one thousand, seven hundred and forty-seven, no man or boy within that part of Great Britain called Scotland, other than such as shall be employed as officers and soldiers in His Majesty's forces, shall, on any pretence whatsoever wear or put on the clothes commonly called Highland clothes, (that is to say) the plaid, philibeg or little kilt, trowse, shoulder belts, or any part whatsoever of what peculiarly belongs to the Highland garb: and that no tartan or partly-coloured plaid or stuff shall be used for great coats, or for upper coats: and that if any such person shall presume, after the said first day of August, to wear or put on the aforesaid garments, or any part of them, every such person so offending, being thereof convicted by the oath of one or more credible witness or witnesses before any court of justiciary, or any one or more justices of the peace for the shire or stewartry, or judge ordinary of the place where such offenses shall he committed, shall suffer imprisonment, without bail, during the space of six months, and no longer: and being convicted for a second offense before a court of justiciary, or at the circuits, shall be liable to be transported to any of His Majesty's plantations beyond the seas, there to remain for the space of seven years.
The Repeal -
1st July 1782
Listen Men. This is bringing before all the Sons of the Gael, the King and Parliament of Britain have forever abolished the act against the Highland Dress; which came down to the Clans from the beginning of the world to the year 1746. This must bring great joy to every Highland Heart. You are no longer bound down to the unmanly dress of the Lowlander. This is declaring to every Man, young and old, simple and gentle, that they may after this put on and wear the Truis, the Little Kilt, the Coat, and the Striped Hose, and also the Belted Plaid, without fear of the Law of the Realm or the spite of the enemies. Scots News Magazine June/July 2021 9
ANNIVERSARY JUNE 17, 1652
Great Fire of Glasgow raged for 18 hours ONE-THIRD of the city of Glasgow was destroyed on June 17, 1652 as fire raged for a harrowing 18 hours. Lives were lost and more than a thousand families made homeless because of the devastating inferno. Fourteen years before the Great Fire of London, Glasgow was a city already experiencing death and suffering from plague. The fire began in the house of James Hamilton in the High Street. With unseasonal north-west winds fanning the flames,the fire soon took hold of neighbouring properties. According to Glasgow City Archives, the city minute read ‘unless speedy remedy be used and help sought out from such as have power, and whose hearts God shall move, it is likely the town
shall come to utter ruin’. It spread south to Saltmarket and east and west along Trongate and Gallowgate. Houses, which were made of wood and thatch, were quickly destroyed. Glasgow did not have a fire service at the time. Crews were despatched from Edinburgh, while locals formed human chains, passing buckets of water to try and quell the flames. As they tried to rebuild the city, the Town Council appealed to the British Government for funds.
The cost of the damage was estimated to cost around £100,000. The Parliament sent just £1,000. Oliver Cromwell said they would recommend them to charitable donors. Meanwhile, families took shelter in church halls, and wooden huts which were built in nearby fields. The council looked at protective measures in the wake of the blaze. Candlemakers, now viewed as a fire hazard, were moved to the outskirts of Glasgow. To this day, that area is known as Candleriggs.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS WHAT’S ON in JUNE and JULY June 5 - Autumn Ceilidh hosted by the Toowoomba Caledonian Society Pipe Band. Tickets $10 each. https://www.facebook.com/ ToowoombaCaledonianSocietyPipeBand/ June 11 to 13 - Townsville Tartan Weekend including Heavy Games competition, music workshops, Clansmen Ceilidh and Tartan Day parade. Contact mlg7@optusnet.com.au. June 12 and 13 - Clydesdale Spectacular at Boonah . www.ticketbo.com.au/clydiespectacular June 26 - Tennents Tartan Tattoo at the Fox and Hound Country Inn, Wongawallan. three-course meal and Brisbane City Pipe Band. $59pp. Advance bookings only to 5665 7582.
WHAT’S COMING UP August 19 - 22 - Scots in the Bush at Boondooma Homestead www.boondoomahomestead.org.au August - Toow oomba Caledonian Society and Pipe Band 150th anniversary celebrations October 9 - Celtic Spectacular presented by Queensland Pops Orchestra at QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane. www.qpac.com.au October 15 - Scotland The Brave Pipe Celebration Dinner at Fox and Hounds Country Inn at Wongawallan. 5665 7582 October 23 - St Andrew of Scotland (Qld) Darling Downs Branch 30th birthday celebrations. 0412 987 771
July 10 - Mackay Scottish Bluewater Fling - a celebration of Scottish music, song and dance
Small Pipe learning and playing held at Milton on the first Tuesday of each month from 7pm. Contact Malcolm on 3820 2902 or Ken on 3279 4093. Gaelic classes are held each month in Brisbane. Visit www.facebook.com/BrisbaneGaelic for details. Townsville and Thuringowah Pipe Band rehearse at the Thuringowah Sound Shell on Wednesday nights from 6.30pm. New members welcome.
Are you heading to THE CLYDESDALE SPECTACTULAR in Boonah on June 12 and 13? Are you interested in horses in QUEENSLAND and SCOTLAND? Get a signed copy of MURDER IN THE BUSH the true story of a young man who left the Highlands of Scotland to drove horses across pioneer country.
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SCOTTISH TUNES AND CONVERSATION ON THE RADIO Join Ron Tannock every Thursday night from 7pm to 9.30pm and every second Saturday from 9am to noon for the Sounds of Ireland (and Scotland), on Burnett River Radio 91.5FM broadcasting to Gayndah and Central Burnett region. Colin Nightingale hosts Acoustic Harvest every second Thursday night at 8pm on bayFM100.3. Enjoy ‘A wee bit o’ Scotland on Thursday’ on 4EBFM98.1 from 2.15pm to 4.30pm. Scottish Program on Global Digital Radio (4EB) each Sunday from 2pm to 3pm. Triple T 103.9 Townsville Community Radio’s Scottish Program each Sunday from 3pm to 5pm with Don MacDonald. 12
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