CLERMONT RAG FRIDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER 2021
REGOGNISE A LOCAL HERO FOR THE 2022 AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS Nominations for those who truly embody Isaac’s mantra of pure people power are now open for the 2022 Isaac Region Australia Day Awards. Residents are encouraged to nominate their community champion, the quiet go-getter and the humble hero by Tuesday, 30 November 2021. Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker said the annual awards are an opportunity to acknowledge and say thanks to some of the region’s most noteworthy residents. “We are region rich in resources, but we are also blessed with the greatest resource of all - our people,” Mayor Baker said. “We continue to show that our pure people power is helping our communities to thrive as we continue to help energise the world. In Isaac, we’re used to meeting new people and no-one stays a stranger for long. “We enjoy sharing our enthusiasm and pride with each other. Australia Day award are a chance to celebrate that person we all think highly of.”
Mayor Baker said the awards honour those individuals, groups and organisations who have made a significant contribution to our social, civic, sporting and cultural life locally, nationally and internationally. “Nominees can be from all walks of life from youth, to community groups, to senior citizens,” she said. “We want to shine a light on the outstanding achievements of everyday people who make us proud to be Australian.” Nominations for the 2022 Isaac Australia Day Awards are now open until Tuesday, 30 November 2021. Regional Awards • Citizen of the Year (age 27+) • Young Citizen of the Year (aged 16-26) • Community Event of the Year • Corporate Community Contribution of the Year
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The 2022 Isaac Region Australia Day Award winners will be announced at local celebrations on Wednesday, 26 January 2022. Call Isaac Regional Council’s 24/7 Customer Service Centre on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227) or drop into your local Council office or Isaac Library for more information.
To nominate a deserving local, go to speakup.isaac.qld.gov.au or visit any Council office for a nomination form.
PUBLIC NOTICES NEW SWIMMING POOL LESSEES, CLERMONT, NEBO AND MIDDLEMOUNT Isaac Regional Council wishes to take this opportunity to welcome Lifeguarding Services Australia (LSA) as the new lessee at Middlemount, Clermont and Nebo swimming pools. Council would also like to acknowledge the former lessees at Clermont, Nebo and Middlemount. Their outstanding community contributions to these Isaac facilities has been second to none. Council wishes them all the best in their next chapters. LSA has a significant background in the safe management and operation of multiple swimming pools including Australian Defence Force sites. They bring a wealth of operations skills, training and experience to the region and Council looks forward to an outstanding working relationship with our communities.
At the start of the 2021-22 swimming season, there has been operational challenges presented during the course of the LSA mobilisation. This has prevented Council scheduling pre-opening introductions with user groups however this remains a priority. Community members in Clermont, Moranbah, Middlemount, Dysart, Glenden and Nebo are reminded to register for their local pool user groups by emailing records@isaac.qld.gov.au their expressions of interest. Visit https://www.isaac.qld.gov.au/isaac-aquaticfacilities-1 for more information on swimming pool operating hours. If you require further information please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227).
If you require further information please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227). Jeff Stewart-Harris Chief Executive Officer
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ON THE SHELF Contributed by Laura Crichton
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT – BRAD PARKS
American author Brad Parks began his professional writing career at the age of 14 when he discovered his local newspaper paid freelance writers 50 cents a column inch for articles about high school sports.
SPRING INTO GARDENING
Spring has arrived and gardens are bursting with blooms.
It’s lovely listening to the variety of birds that have been attracted to the Clermont Library’s The newspaper also ran most submissions in full garden to enjoy the nectar of the bottlebrush length. trees and grevillea shrubs in flower. For Parks, it was a good way to earn money and If you are wanting to plant or revamp a garden, the Ridgefield High School’s girls basketball check out the Clermont Library’s gardening team always had a glowing account of their section. game in the ‘local rag’. There are books to help you make your garden Parks went on to graduate with a journalism waterwise, to inspire planting a native garden, degree from Dartmouth College and become tips on growing plants in containers and ideas the youngest writer on the staff of The on how to make a garden feature using an old Washington Post. bathtub or filing cabinets. He left his journalism career in 2008 to pursue If your garden is visited by many different fiction writing. species of birds and you want to know what His first book, Faces of the Gone, was published birds are visiting the garden, there are also in 2009 and was immediately a best seller. books on identifying birds. Parks is the only author to have won three of And don’t forget about the Dig It Isaac crime fiction’s most prestigious prizes – The gerdening competition! Shamus Award; Nero Award and Lefty Award.
HOLIDAY FUN WITH SPHEROS
Parks’ latest book, Unthinkable is a thriller about an ordinary, stay-at-home dad, Nate, who is The Clermont Library will hold two Technology kidnapped by a powerful secret society. sessions during the September school holidays. Children can come along and have fun playing A billion people could die, unless Nate acts. with Spheros. The sessions will be held on Tuesday, 21 and 28 September from 10am to 11am. Each session will be limited to four participants New books in adult fiction include: and bookings are essential. • Unholy Murder by Lynda La Plante Children are welcome to visit the library during • A Narrow Door by Joanne Harris the school break but any child 12 years and • 1979 by Val McDermid under must be accompanied by an adult. • Blood Grove by Walter Mosley Until next time, stay safe and healthy, • Unthinkable by Brad Parks Sue, Mikaela, Robekah and Laura at the Clermont Library.
NEW ARRIVALS
CLERMONT HISTORICAL CENTRE FROM THE PAST...PLACE YOUR BET ON THE ELEPHANTS
The elephants thundering down Capella Street had not escaped the circus or the attention of the people of Clermont. It was always an exciting time when a circus came to Clermont. The Big Top was set up on ‘The Flat’ next to the lagoon and the circus people didn’t mind curious crowds of people flocking to the circus outside of performances to see the exotic array of animals such as lions, monkeys and of course, elephants. When the Bullen Bros. Circus came to Clermont in August 1965, the circus partnered with the Clermont Apex Club for a very unique fundraiser – an elephant race! The circus provided five magnificent elephants and the jockeys were well-known local identities. The jockeys were Glen Bryan, Noel Massey, Sid Johnson, Bill Faint and Trevor Manning. It is unknown how much experience each jockey had of riding an elephant but a few of the jockeys may have had an advantage of being able to ride a horse. At 5pm on Tuesday, August 3, 1965, the jockeys and their huge mounts lined up at the starting line to race each other down Capella Street. Almost the total population of Clermont – 1,200 people gathered along the street to witness this bizarre event and cheer the jockeys and elephants along. Night Beat, ridden by Glen Bryan, crossed the finish line first with Elf Ant Pistol, ridden by Bill Faint, taking second place. Third place went to On Tap, ridden by Sid Johnson, Hot Rod, ridden by Noel Massey, was fourth and last to finish was Cure Em Qik, ridden by Trevor Manning. Following the Elephant Derby, the entire Clermont Apex Club gathered to take on an elephant in a tugof-war. The Apexians put in a mammoth effort but couldn’t match the strength of their opponent. The Elephant Race raised $50, which helped fund an Apex Club project of installing shelter sheds and barbecues on the northern side of the lagoon.
ON THIS DAY... 95 YEARS AGO Thursday, 17 September, 1936 Where Did the Chook Go? Back in the 1930s, sheep and wool production was a major industry in the Clermont district. Shearing teams often travelled from property to property to shear sheep, often working a contract with the station owner or manager. The flocks of sheep could number several thousands. When shearing was underway, it was a very busy time in the shearing shed as the sheep were shorn, the wool was skirted and classified before being bundled up and put in a bale bag. When there was enough wool in the bag, the bag was pressed in the wool pressure. It was important that the wool bales were not contaminated as this would affect the price of the wool. During the shearing season in September 1936 on one sheep and wool station in the Clermont district, a black Orpington hen sent the entire shearing shed in a flutter. The hen had a habit of laying in the wool press during slack times. On September 17, shearing was well underway, and several bales of wool had already been pressed when someone noticed the hen was missing. It was thought the hen was now in a pressed wool bale but which one? It was considered that too much time would be wasted in searching the wool bales for this chook so the hen may have gone off in the wool consignment to market. The chook’s fate was never known. ‘THEY’RE RACING! ON ELEPHANTS’; The Clermont Telegram (Clermont, Qld), Friday, July 23, 1965; Pg. 1 Untitled photo and caption; The Clermont Telegram (Clermont, Qld), Friday August 13, 1965; Pg. 1 ‘ELEPHANT DERBY’, The Clermont Telegram (Clermont, Qld), Friday, August 6,1965; Pg. 2 ‘THEY’RE RACING! ON ELEPHANTS’; The Clermont Telegram (Clermont, Qld), Friday, July 23, 1965; Pg. 1 ‘ELEPHANT DERBY’, The Clermont Telegram (Clermont, Qld), Friday, August 6,1965; Pg. 2 Untitled photo and caption; The Clermont Telegram (Clermont, Qld), Friday August 13, 1965; Pg. 1 ‘ADULTERATED WOOL’, Townsville Daily Bulletin (Qld.: 1907 -1954), Friday September 18, 1936; Pg. 8; Available at: http://nla.gov.au/nla. news-article64079861; Viewed [Online] September 02, 2021
Contributed by the Staff and Volunteers at the Clermont Historical Centre
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Enjoy our hospitality under the shade of the Suncorp Marquee Catch up with friends under the Old Hall Bar Kids Entertainment Friday & Saturday Generously sponsored by Suttor Heli Services proudly sponsored by Flor-Hanly or Reminisce in the Old Tin Bar Generators and Security Fencing proudly sponsored by Hewitt Pastoral Enterprises Generously donated by Brent's Rent We would like to thank our generous race day sponsors appleton cattle co-muirhead pastoral co-lpc lot feeding-paradise bulk haulage-burnett group-riverview cattle co-footy's transport-j & l heelan-j & m philp-town & country electrical-m & a clark-dyce energy-e & l dennis-b & e fingerhuntly droughtmasters -rabo bank-carl moller
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SCHOOL NEWS ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
STUDENT OF THE WEEK AWARDS
Prep: Tate Ferris - The excellent effort you have displayed during Mathematics this week. It was wonderful to see you listening and sharing your knowledge of 2D shapes and 3D objects. No matter the tricky shape questions I asked you, you were never tricked and shared your knowledge confidently. You should be super proud of your achievements! Grade 1: Arlin Schumacher - The enthusiasm you consistently show towards your learning each and every day. Miss O’Leary loves the way you come in every morning with a ready to learn attitude and the most wonderful smile on your face. Thank you for always shining so bright in Grade One Arlin!
You should be so proud of your attitude towards missing out on several activities over the last few weeks. Keep up your amazing work Archie! Grade 5: Isaac Vogan - An all-round amazing week! You have displayed great resilience, positivity and compassion. Mrs Mifsud and Ms Newman were particularly impressed with your attitude you showed towards every assessment task given this week. Keep up the wonderful work! Grade 6: Ruby Johnson - Your focus in class this week. It has been wonderful to see you working hard to complete your English and Science assessments during class time. Keep up this attitude, you are a Grade 6 Superstar!
Grade 2: Theo Wall - Your fantastic approach to learning this week. You strived to work efficiently to complete all your tasks on time and produced quality work in all learning areas. Keep up the wonderful work ethic. Grade 4: Archie Klembt - Consistently striving to do and be better, even with a broken leg! Archie, it is wonderful to see you have been making great decisions in the classroom, concentrating hard and giving everything a go.
Making Jesus Real - God Moments: Zoe, Hudson Finger and Riley Taylor
DATE CLAIMERS 2021 SEPTEMBER • 17 CWA catchup @ CWA Hall 28 Sirius Street, Clermont – bring a plant to swap. 9.30am to 11.30am • 19 Dig It Isaac entires due • 24-26 Twin Hills Races, Rodeo & Campdraft OCTOBER • 15 CWA catchup @ CWA Hall 28 Sirius Street, Clermont. 9.30am to 11.30am • 29 Clermont Beef Expo and Trade Display
NOVEMBER • 3 CCHOAS - Safe Talk training • 12 St Mary’s Parish Christmas Fair. 5pm - late @ St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School • 19 CWA catchup @ CWA Hall 28 Sirius Street, Clermont. 9.30am to 11.30am • 20 Clermont Races DECEMBER • 17 CWA catchup @ CWA Hall 28 Sirius Street, Clermont. 9.30am to 11.30am
If you have an upcoming date claimer you would like placed in this section please send through to TheRag@isaac.qld.gov.au by 5pm Monday, the week of publication.
SPORTS NEWS GOLF NEWS
On Sunday we played a Stableford. Sponsor: W Moller & T Henn Winner: Ross Faint Runner-up: Rob Jennings
CLERMONT CLAY TARGET
Clermont Clay Target shoot the fourth Sunday of the month. If anyone would like to give it a go just turn up, or call Allison on 0427 792 562 or Andrew on 0419 968 577.
SSAA CLERMONT BRANCH The SSAA Clermont Branch shoot on the first and third Sunday of every month. Arrive at range at 9.30am and commence shooting at 10am. Anyone who is interested in shooting rifles or pistols is welcome to attend. You can also find us on Facebook @SSAA Clermont Branch Inc.
KILCUMMIN STATE SCHOOL TEACHER AIDE Permanent Part-Time 25 hours per week We are looking for an enthusiastic Teacher Aide to join our team commencing Term 4, 2021. The ideal applicant will be energetic and self-motivated and have a genuine interest in helping our students succeed. Please submit a current CV with two references, and a maximum two-page document addressing “How you will be assessed” from the role description, outlining why you would be a suitable candidate. An application package with the role description is available from the school. If you have any queries, please contact the Principal on 0457 169 868. Applications close at 5pm on Monday 4th October 2021 and can be returned to, “Confidential” Attention: Leanne Noble, Kilcummin State School, 190 East West Road, CLERMONT, 4721 or by email to: principal@kilcumminss.eq.edu.au Confirmation of employment is conditional upon the preferred applicant being issued with a Suitability Card from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian.
eCYCLE EVENT IN MORANBAH Council encourages residents to make use of this opportunity to dispose of old TVs and computers to ensure that valuable components and materials can be recycled into new products. Council offers free disposal of these items at all waste sites, however due to availability of processing facilities in the region, we welcome and support this initiative offered by Ecycle to our communities: Date: 8th October 2021, 10am – 4pm and 9th October 2021, 9am – 12pm. Where: Town Square Avenue, QLD 4744 (Bi Rite Moranbah) Items accepted: All brands and models of televisions, computers, printers (NO TONERS) and computer peripherals. Cost: FREE as part of the Federal Government’s National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme.
RELIGIOUS NOTICES UNITING CHURCH Service time 8am each Sunday unless stated otherwise. Contact: Heather James 0429 641 897 Address: Cnr Capella and Box Streets Website: clermontcapellauc.org.au
Regular events: Mainly Music (0-5 years): Thursdays, 9.15am Horse Riding: Wednesdays, 4pm - 5.30pm CLAW Youth: Fridays, 7pm - 9pm Kids Club (primary aged): 2nd Friday of every month (term time) 4pm-5.30pm
NEW CREATION CHURCH CLERMONT Service time: Sundays, 10:30am Address: Scout Hall, Daintree Street Ps Trevor and Roxanne Cole: 4983 3980
SAINT MARY’S CHURCH First, third, fourth Sundays of the Month – Mass 8am Second and fifth Saturdays of the Month – Mass 6pm
UNITED CHURCH OF GOD (UCG) CLERMONT Service time: Every Sabbath (Saturdays) 2pm Address: 80 Mimosa Street Contact: Ken Murray (Elder) 0487 408 889 Website: ucg.org | beyondtoday.tv LIFE CHURCH Service time: Sundays, 9am Address: 58 Capella Street Office: Monday and Tuesday, 4983 2926 Pastor Allan Kelly: 0417 095 918
ANGLICAN CHURCH SERVICES ALL SAINTS’ CLERMONT Service Times September 2021 Sunday September 19 Holy Communion 4pm All other Sundays Morning Prayer 9am Markets in Church Grounds September 11. Everyone is welcome to attend Contact: Bob Polsen (Warden) 0427 831 676 Address: Cnr Daintree and Capricorn Streets www.facebook.com/clermontanglican
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MEETING AND IMPORTANT NOTICES CLERMONT MEALS ON WHEELS New volunteers on a permanent or casual basis are most welcome. If you would like to receive meals from Meals on Wheels or require more information please contact: Coordinator - Barb Lambert: 0467 280 493. President - Chris Robertson: 0429 490 102. Secretary/Treasurer – Marg Daniels: 0437 835 272.
CLERMONT PATCHWORK AND QUILTERS GROUP INC Monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at 10.30am at 76 Capricorn Street, Senior Citizen’s Hall. New members and crafters are welcome. Casual craft days are held every Thursday and Saturday. For further information call Helen Olsen, President on 0403 198 305.
The Carmichael Mine is hiring! We’re in operation and over the coming weeks we will be employing haul truck drivers, heavy equipment operators, diesel fitters, electricians and more. These opportunities don’t come along every day. Townsville and Rockhampton are our primary recruitment hubs which means you can knock off work on the mine and just two hours later be having a steak in Rocky or putting the boat in at Townsville. Or if you live in the local area surrounding our mine, then home is not too far away. To apply, visit www.carmichaeljobs.com.au