Mary Valley Voice, 15 May 2009

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15 May 2009 Vol.19 No. 8

connecting communities

Fantastic “Flotilla� as Battle for the Mary River p7

Features KENILWORTH Kenilworth Hall Kool Kats netball team Kenilworth Art Exhibition________ 3 MAID4T Exhibition Toys for boys_ _________________ 4 Fire Brigade notice Pony Club news_______________ 5 COOROY CNGHRG seminar Pre-school penguin rescue_____ 6 MARY VALLEY Our front cover stories_ ________ 7

OUR COMMUNITY Belli Hall news Cooran acoustic night Anzac Day at Good Shepherd___ 8 Watt matters Imbil 4WD trip_ _______________ 13 Imbil Police briefs Cooroora Trivia night_ ________ 14 Circus RingBarkus_____________ 15 Name a Noosa trail Electrolysis studied at Noosa High_16 Rare find on school farm Martha wins gold_____________ 18 Boxsells Real Estate________ 10-11 Boxsells stock report_ _________ 14 Rainfall_______________________ 15 Kenilworth Realty_____________ 20

All the photos about Traveston Dam have been kindly supplied by Jill Guldbransen unless specified. The cover has been composed by the editor.

from the editor While the world is shaking under the threat of the swine flu, here in the Mary Valley the Traveston Dam issue is alive more than ever and our resilience has shown once again.

Thanks to Jill who covered the event while I was away, the photos in this edition say it all. The community is not ready to give up the fight and it is pretty obvious. Long live the Mary River!

A quick note for those who were waiting for Anzac Day report, it will be widely covered in our next edition of the Mary Valley Voice. Thank you for your patience.

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Right: Great entertainment on the Battle for Mary 3rd Anniversary Day with many musos including the BarleyShakes and also good food catering by the Kenilworth Pony Club.

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KENILWORTH Kenilworth Hall

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he Kenilworth Hall was originally sited where the Police Station now stands, moving to its present location in the 1930’s. Official Opening Celebrations of the New Kenilworth Hall was reported in the Nambour Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser October 14, 1932 edition. The article continued:

Kenilworth “Kool Kats”

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hanks to the energy and enthusiasm of two local lasses, Felicity Scott and Jessie McFarland, a local netball team has been established for the 2009 season.

The team, the Kenilworth “Kool Kats”, is coached by Felicity and Jessie, and the girls’ ages range from 10 to 16 years. The Kenilworth “Kool Kats” are thoroughly enjoying the experience of netball competition, and they and their parents are very appreciative of the time, effort and encouragement offered by Felicity and Jessie. On Saturday, 18 April the team participated in a March Past for the Nambour Netball Association, which was judged by The Honourable Peter Wellington, Member for Nicklin. The team was warmly welcomed into the Nambour Netball competition by Association officials, and Peter Wellington offered them encouragement for the forthcoming season.

Go the “Kool Kats”!

From left to right: Isabella Pfeiffer, Chelsea Wright, Selene Watson, Peter Wellington, Kirsten Schmidt, Danielle Brady, Krystal Armstrong, Delaney Hoyes, Jessica Henderson

“One of the largest gatherings at a social function of its kind attended the opening of the new Kenilworth Hall on Saturday last. Nearly five hundred persons, including visitors from Gympie, Eumundi, Mary Valley and Obi Obi were in attendance. The spacious new hall, which is conveniently situated on the beautiful recreation ground, was a blaze of electric light, which showed to advantage the striking decorations of green and orange streamers and palms.”

The September 10 issue of the same publication in 1954 ran the headline ENLARGED MODERN KENILWORTH HALL OFFICIALLY OPENED. The hall extensions were officially opened by Mr G.F.R. Nicklin, MLA, member for Landsborough who, in his speech remarked that it was gratifying to see that the district people were willing to help themselves by subscribing so freely to the interest-free loans that had made possible the extensive and modern alterations. An undertaking such as this, he said, is further evidence that the sturdy spirit of the pioneers, who have accomplished so much in this country of Australia, still exists today… Too many people and organisations looked to a benevolent government for financial aid instead of seeking ways and means to help themselves.

The December 15, 1966 edition of the Nambour Chronicle reported : “KENILWORTH HALL FREE OF DEBT – Mr W.E. Sims, secretary of the Kenilworth Hall Committee, reported to the committee’s annual meeting that the hall was now free of debt… It took just 12 years to repay the previously mentioned loans.”

These reports show how the Kenilworth Hall has been supported by the community of Kenilworth and District - it is your hall - to survive it needs your support NOW. If you are able to donate some of your time to the care and maintenance of the hall and grounds please contact President Bill Morris on 5446 0338 or minutes secretary Tonia Murtagh on 5446 0222.

Lenore Meldrum President - Kenilworth & District Historical Assn. Inc.

KENILWORTH CELEBRATES 2009 !

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enilworth celebrates its 12th annual Kenilworth Art Exhibition from the 25 September to 4 October.

Entry forms are available from Kenilworth Information Centre, Kenilworth and all shire libraries, galleries, and art groups and from our website www.kenilwortharts.org.au or email kac@kenilwortharts.org.au or phone 07 5472 3223.

A total of $ 4.400 prize money is available

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KENILWORTH MAID4T – a QAC Ontour Exhibition discovered in Kenilworth

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hen you see the title of this touring exhibition, advertised by the Queensland Arts Council as an invitation to the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, you wonder just what it is all about.

However, this proved to be one of the most fascinating exhibitions of craft work that I have ever seen.

“What is it all about?” you may ask. Well... the answer is ...wait for it...

TEACOSIES! Yes teacosies, made by textile artists all over the world, including Australia, Scotland, USA and South Africa for “The World Tea Cosy Championships” initiated by the Miles Regional Arts Council Inc in partnership with Dalby Regional Council, a few years ago. The teacosies displayed were the well deserved winners in their categories. When you look at them it is difficult to even try to imagine just how many hours of work went into the most elaborate and complicated ones.

Knitted, crocheted, metal work of various kinds, dried teabags, corks, mosaic, all kinds of fabric work showed just how much imagination has gone into the design and making of these fabulous works of art - the simple teacosy.

I don’t think that anyone would even dare to use many of them for the purpose of simply keeping the teapot or billy warm.

Over 400 visitors discovered this fabulous display at Kenilworth over Easter. If you missed it in our corner of the world, then it is on at Gympie Regional Gallery until 17 May. It is definitely worth a visit.

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TOYS FOR LITTLE BOYS OR MAYBE BIG BOYS!

ack Aschenberger is a master at making wooden models, with a great eye for detail. We are reluctant to call Jack’s art works toys but we do know that little boys are fascinated by them and find it hard to resist playing with them when they visit Kenilworth Artspace Gallery.

And not only the little boys! Big boys, including dads and grand-dads, also love to examine the various models, noting all the technical details and commenting on the craftsmanship and skill.

Photos Birgit Kehr

These beautiful models appeal to grandmas as well, especially when a new grandson has just come along.

One customer really made us smile when she proudly bought one of Jack’s model cars, telling us it was a present for her grandson. When we enquired how old he was, she happily replied, “Four hours!”

Come in to Kenilworth Artspace and have a look at Jack’s range of beautiful models (or toys, if you wish!) And we don’t mind if you play with them for a little while!

Shirley Moreland

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Fire Brigade Notice

nce again, as the fire season is rapidly approaching.

We would like to remind all residents of the community the importance of proper preparation of fire safety for themselves and their properties. To have a known Emergency Action Plan helps and practicing familiarises the procedure for survival.

Smoke detectors need to be regularly tested and batteries replaced annually on 01 April. It is mandatory that all homes and businesses have sufficient smoke detectors installed correctly. They are the only warning device that can give you early detection of fire to save lives.

Yards need to be cleared of debris and trees cleared to allow a buffer zone between combustible fuels and structures. It is also important that roofs and gutters are cleared from leaves to minimise potential of spot fires as witnessed recently in the Victoria bush fires. Hazard reduction decreases the intensity of wildfires and is essential for property protection. Fire permits are available upon application from your local fire warden.

You can assist with locating the incident for speedy response with clear signing of address numbers at the front driveway, and keeping water hydrants visible and dams accessible and not overgrown.

Recently we have had a few motor vehicle accidents, mostly consisting of visitors to the area. Remember to use caution and to drive to the conditions. With the livestock crossing roads and single lane bridges it is important to remain patient and be aware of the unexpected. There are a lot of people on the roads and there will be an increase with the upcoming holidays.

For anybody willing to assist or wanting to make inquiries can at the Kenilworth Post Office or at the Fire Station on Tuesday and Wednesday 6:00pm to 8:00pm Respectively Steve Saunders Brigade Captain

Caitlyn Boon and Ella Skoupy at Maroochy Hack Day

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he year has had a bit of a wet start with some musters being cancelled. Saturday 2 May saw the second muster of the year run wherein instruction concentrated on events for the upcoming gymkhana including Rider Class, Bending, Barrels, Flag Race, Keyhole.

Kenilworth will play host to its Annual Gymkhana on Sunday 17 May. If you are able to help the Club out by donating some of your time to timekeep, pencil or work in the canteen, please contact Sonia Law on 5446 0615 or 0429 797 529.

Our club’s reputation for providing good food has spread with the club (under the organisation of Michelle Lisett) catering at the recent Traveston Dam celebrations.

Thanks to Michelle and her band of merry helpers who helped raise in excess of $600 for the club. This money will be put towards instructors and equipment for musters.

Events hosted by other clubs are also starting to fill the calendar. A gymkhana at Nambour, Official Dressage at Buderim, Official Combined Training at Tewantin/Noosa and Zone 6 will be hosting One Day Event at Caloundra in May. So there is always plenty to do!

If you are interested in joining in the fun, please contact President Sharon Gray on 5472 4027, Secretary Tonia Murtagh on 5446 0222 or Treasurer Sonia Law on 5446 0615. There is a bit of paperwork to complete before you join the fun!

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FAMILY HISTORY SEMINAR

rofessor John Pearn is making a welcome return visit to Cooroy to be one of the guest speakers at an all day Family History related seminar at the research rooms of the Cooroy Noosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group. Professor Pearn has had an illustrious career in the Queensland medical profession. He was professor of paediatrics and child health at the University of Queensland and the Royal Brisbane Hospital from 1986 until retirement in 2005. He also established the first genetics clinic in Queensland. At this seminar he will speak on genetics and how this is medically related to the family tree.

After a lunch break Mary Ryan from the Queensland Family History Society (QFHS) will speak about Irish research. There will be question time after each guest speaker. The seminar will be held on Saturday 13 June from 9.30am to 3.00pm at the Guide Hut located at 41 Miva Street, Cooroy. Cost is $15.00 per person which includes morning/afternoon tea and a light lunch. Members and visitors are all welcome and bookings are essential. Phone 5442 5570 (message bank) or call into the rooms during opening hours on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 9.30am to 1.00pm.

The next monthly meeting of the Group will be held at 41 Miva Street, Cooroy at 1.30 pm on Saturday 6 June, 2009.

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Cooroy’s Dolphins leap to Little Penguins’ rescue

he children in the “Dolphin” Preschool Room at Tadpoles Early Learning Centres, Cooroy are doing their bit to help protect Australia’s Little Penguins.

They have just adopted a toy Penguin Buddy from the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife’s new Backyard Buddies program that helps protect native animals.

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year,” says the children’s carer, Ms Wendy Scott.

So keen were they on classmate Taylah’s toy penguin, the Dolphin kids went about raising funds to adopt their own plush Penguin Buddy to keep at the centre.

“We will have a naming competition, and will take turns at taking our penguin home for “sleepovers”. We will keep a journal with the children’s drawings of his many adventures,” says Ms Scott.

Ms Scott says her pod is actively exploring their surrounds.

“The children, aged between three and five years, have been focusing on what backyard buddies are, where we can find them, their habitat, how we can care for them, and sharing our knowledge with our families and friends,” she says.

Monies raised from adopting the Foundation’s Buddy toys, which also include a Kookaburra and Koala, goes to efforts that assist in the survival of threatened animals like the Little or Fairy Penguins. The penguins are relatively common in Australia, found along the southern coast from Perth to Port Stephens in NSW. “Through the generosity of children like those at Tadpoles, scientists in Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and New South Wales receive funding from our Penguin Buddy program to study and protect penguins in the wild,” says Ms Gale.

Ms Scott says the centre will continue to make its backyard wildlife friendly.

“At Tadpoles we have plans to extend our care of our backyard buddies by making our backyard a more inviting environment for our native animal friends. We hope to plant more native trees and continue to learn more about the native animals that live in our local area.”

About Backyard Buddies The Backyard Buddies program is an initiative of the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife, an independent not-for-profit organisation which fosters the protection of Australia’s animals, plants and cultural heritage.

For more information about Backyard Buddies visit www. backyardbuddies.net.au. For more information about the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife visit www.fnpw. org.au.

To find out more about the Backyard Buddies program at Tadpoles Early Learning Centres, Cooroy, please phone 5442 6205 or visit “What’s New” on the Tadpoles website www.tadpoles.com.au

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Our front cover story

Dam opposition well and truly afloat!

or a community that Government sources claim is starting to accept a dam, Mary Valley residents and others were showing no sign of it on Sunday 26 April.

Three years since Peter Beattie’s shock announcement of plans to build a large dam on the Mary River at Traveston crossing, several hundred canoeists and supporters turned out to a flotilla to show their energy for battle was undiminished.

“Today we are celebrating our community’s resilience” said Save the Mary River Co-ordinating Group President Glenda Pickersgill. “We’re celebrating that we have dug our heels in and mounted a very strong case against damming this river.” New photos from the flotilla are now online at www. stoppress.com.au Arkin Mackay

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Age no limit when it comes to Mary River paddlers

hese active seniors pictured above right were participants in the recent Mary River third anniversary canoe flotilla against the proposed Traveston Crossing Dam. Hundreds of Mary River fans and families created a bright and purposeful canoe flotilla to alert all Queenslanders of this engineering crime against logic, environment and the wishes of the people across the globe.

Hundreds ventured out early Sunday morning, loading the car and trailer to drive to a quiet well organised meeting point. Most canoes were launched by 9.15am from a secluded Mary Valley Road private crossing. As interest, at the half way mark, expert Marilyn explained that the “Mary River Turtle” is only found in the trunk of the Mary River and has a life cycle much like ours - they aren’t sexually mature till about 15 years and can live up to 80 years... but their breeding ground was only discovered in 1994.

Unfortunately by then, ignorant poachers had decimated the local turtle population for the pet trade over the years until it was banned. However live hatchling numbers have been helped in recent years due to protection of their nests from both feral and foul threats.

To celebrate the living future of the river, paddlers released hundreds of blackbean seedpods to share the dream with all Australians.

This blackbean renewal ritual was performed 6km downstream at the Mary River Traveston Bridge Crossing to the vocal, friendly welcome of family, friends and film crews.

The strength of love brings all ages to support the canoe flotilla April 26.

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OUR COMMUNITY Upcoming events at Belli Hall

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elli’s next old time dance is 23 May. Come and enjoy a great night of dancing with music by Sunshine Swing featuring Rex Eggmolesse.

A delicious supper is always served and learners are very welcome.

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is coming around quickly (Thursday 28 May 9.30am). Again this year we will have tap dancers to entertain, multi draw raffle, competitions, prize for the best outfit (you may have to model your outfit to win) and lots more. Our bring and buy stall will have lots of craft, jams, chutneys, plants, etc. This morning tea is for a good cause and a great chance to get out and meet friends and enjoy a cuppa.

on the 12 December the final Acoustic Night of the year.

A short list of original songs will then go on a final “Best Of” CD which I am promised has a fat chance of airplay on ABC Coast FM thanks to Jumpin Jack Flash in support of the venture, YIP. Now, the performers are just simply breathtakingly good, perfectly reproduced by our volunteer sound engineer Mark Laidler.

The food available is good, wholesome, a meal or snack.

Vego curries, real coffee and cakes all provided by the local Transition Town Group of Cooran. Proceeds to the free Cooran Courier Newsletter.

The $3 Entrance Fee is not only a chance at the door prize, but also goes to the Cooran Memorial School of Arts, just like the good old days, a true community event. All done without grant grovelling, sponsors or any other funding Don’t forget to check out our website www.bellihall.com. source. The whole night is run by volunteers rewarded by Any local Belli businesses who would like to advertise on this being a part of the joy of it all. site should contact our webcreator Amanda at creator@ bellihall.com or any of the committee members. This is a The Cooran Acoustic Night has always been an Alcohol and Drug FREE event and a great alternative to the pub great way to let the community know who you are. scene. Next Acoustic Night 20 June. Enquiries please We are still very interested to hear from anyone who has phone Mark on 5485 2526 any history or photos relating to Belli. The Belli Hall was built in 1937 and has survived the good times and the bad times. We are very keen for it to be a central part of the ANZAC spirit alive and well at Belli community. If anyone is interested in using the Hall for Good Shepherd Lutheran College classes eg craft, yoga, self defence, tai chi etc or a club ie cards etc. contact Max on 5447 0258 or any committee ood Shepherd Lutheran College had a number member to discuss your ideas. of local students at the Eumundi Anzac Day Kids beginners hip hop and breakdance classes continue Commemoration Service. on Tuesday afternoons 4.15pm-5pm. Enquiries phone Following a WWII jeep that saw service in Papua New Simone 5447 0163.

Guinea, the students from local schools and members of the Eumundi community walked down Memorial Drive in Eumundi. After hearing the names of the 20 members of Cooran the Eumundi town who lost their lives in WWI and hearing Acoustic Music the bell toll for each, the Year 7 Cultural Leaders laid a wreath on behalf of Good Shepherd Lutheran College at hat better way to celebrate peace on the WWI memorial trees.

Anzac day than to make music and merriment at Cooran Memorial Hall held every two months on a The group then continued to the WWII memorial trees and Saturday night. When the stage lights up the sound check seats which were dedicated with the announcement of is done, people start pouring in, instruments are tuned and the sons of Eumundi who lost their lives in WWII. The parade concluded at the amphitheatre for a moving service a few last minute rehearsals are heard. which included a punctuated minutes silence, perfectly On the 25 April the usual anticipation had turned to timed as an F1-11 from Amberley Airbase flew overhead excitement partly because a lot of young performers are following the playing of the Last Post. stepping out with their music, and partly because this was After the service, many stayed to sample the Anzac the first night of live recording of our community project biscuits and share in the hospitality and friendship offered CD titled “Hit the Ground Running” the first of a possible five by the Eumundi community.

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IDE BAY BURNETT R E G I O N A L RECREATION AND SPORT STRATEGY

The Department of Infrastructure and Planning (through WBBROC) is undertaking a regional planning project to “develop a framework for coordinating state and local government, private industry and community organisation efforts to deliver and manage regional recreation and sport activity areas”.

This strategy will eventually feed into the Wide Bay Burnett Regional Plan (WBBRP) which will be the third Regional Plan for Qld. The Councils which make up the Wide Bay Burnett are Bundaberg, Fraser Coast, Gympie, North Burnett, South Burnett and Cherbourg Aboriginal Council.

As Chairman of Councils Sport Recreation & Parks Coordinating Committee, I have been appointed this steering committee to share the workload presented with the rapid turn-around of draft documents. The proposed timeframe for this project is to develop an Action Plan by October this year. GRC believe this time frame is somewhat rushed and I moved a motion resolving to request an extension of these timeframes at the last Planning and Development meeting.

The strategy will consider issues such as: • Providing outdoor recreation and sport facilities and services in line with settlement patterns • Avoiding duplication across Local Govt boundaries • Recognising the economic benefits of recreation opportunities e.g. walking and cycling trails, mountain bike and 4WD trails, tourism related recreation • Preventing existing recreation opportunities being encroached upon by urban development • Maximising existing sport and recreation opportunities REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUND – ROUND THREE The Gympie Regional RADF program is going to a third round this year. The round will open on Monday 25 May and all submissions have to be in by Friday 29 May. Applications information and forms can be accessed through the Gympie Regional Council website Recipients from Round 2 from the Mary Valley were, Mary Valley Oral History Group - to attend the National Oral History Conference; Mary Valley Connect Inc - to undertake art work with the youth of the region to enhance the Mary Valley bus stops - as per Transport Study outcomes.

If you have any ideas or questions please contact your local Mary Valley committee reps who are Roger Hogg 5484 5006, Pam Hopkins 5488 6717 and myself as Chairman on 0437 733 383

ROAD WORKS MOY POCKET WIDENING - As locals would have seen, Moy Pocket Rd (to Walker Rd junction) is being widened.

Although the weather has certainly hampered works.

There has been a slight shortfall and the bitumen widening will not quite reach the intersection, but there has been a major upgrading of the intersection in itself so that when the next lot of funding is available the bitumen works can proceed immediately.

AMAMOOR TOWNSHIP - The main street in Amamoor is to undergo major drainage works ($75,000). This will include a new design for the curb and channelling, some landscaping and a new look. Keep an eye out for an information session which I hope to present to the local community soon.

HAPPY JACK CREEK ROAD WORKS - $35,000 has been allotted to Happy Jack Creek Road and was discussed at length at the recent meet the Council day at Ridgewood Hall. The recent deluges have made matters worse and council undertook urgent repair work, once the weather allows drainage, the maintenance work can commence.

BALLARD ROAD WIDENING - Developer Contributions have accumulated to $100,364 in the area of Ballard Road and will be expended on widening the road.

AMAMOOR CREEK SCHOOL BUS WORKS - $47,000 has been allotted to the pull in areas to the bus stops in this area with some work already underway.

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If you would like to come but don’t have a suitable vehicle, we can organise a ride for you. BYO lunch, afternoon tea, chairs and UHF radios if you have them. Don’t miss this great day out! For more details contact John 5484 5290.

Brought to you by Mary Valley Uniting Church.

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s can be seen above, nearly all traffic areas are worse this year than last year. Traffic crashes have increased which is a cause for concern. All have been attributed to driver error and it is necessary for all drivers to take as much care as possible.

Drink drivers are down which is good but Traffic Infringement Notices are much higher which indicates that drivers are not paying as much attention to the road rules and other arrests are up. The other arrests are for unlicensed, unregistered and uninsured vehicles and major driving offences.

It is a requirement that before a vehicle is driven on a road, it is registered and insured. The consequences for not doing so are a Court appearance, a fine, possibly loss of licence and possibly having the vehicle impounded or forfeited. This is in addition to no third party insurance if you are involved in a crash (whether in the right or at fault) and no comprehensive insurance as your insurance company will not pay if the vehicle is unregistered. It is the responsibility of the person driving the vehicle to ensure that it is registered before they drive it. “I don’t own the vehicle and have only borrowed it” is not an excuse that will be accepted. The owner also commits an offence of allowing someone to drive an unregistered vehicle.

If issued with a Traffic Infringement Notice, a driver has a number of options which are explained on the inside of the ticket. These include paying the fine or defending the matter in Court. If the fine is not paid or Court Hearing elected, the matter is sent to the State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER) who will then write to the driver advising of options to deal with the matter. SPER send the information to the last address on the drivers licence. If the matter is then not finalised, the driver will have their licence automatically suspended and another notice is sent to the address on the drivers licence. If caught driving, the person will be charged with driving with a suspended licence. “I did not receive the notice” is not an excuse that will be accepted. It is a requirement that a driver changes their address on their licence within 14 days of moving to new address. If you don’t change you address, notices (including renewal notices) will be sent to your old address. If you have a crash while your licence is suspended, your insurance company will not cover you.

Traffic is the highest focus of the hierarchy of the Police Service at present and is therefore a high priority for general Police. Please drive within the road rules and drive to the conditions of the road at the time, then you may not meet us in unpleasant circumstances.

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Bill Greer Senior Constable

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LIVESTOCK REPORT Week ending 2 May 2009 EUMUNDI CALF SALE • 27 April. 307 calves very good quality calves yarded. Market easier on last weeks high rates.

Heavy splitter calves Medium splitters Light splitters Heavy trade Light trade Top bobbies Medium bobbies Light bobbies Underweights

sold to $444.50 to $420.50 to $404.50 to $349.50 to $261.50 to $173.50 to $98.50 to $57.50 $5.50 to $40.50

EUMUNDI CATTLE SALE • 28 April. 351 cattle yarded. Market held fully firm for all descriptions.

Medium bulls Light bulls Store steers Weaner steers Heavy cows Medium cows Light cows Trade heifers Store cows Plain store cows & calves Splitter calves

sold to $946 to $756 to $746 to $556 to $756 to $641 to $576 $606 to $836 to $500 to $776 to $476

Stock drawn from Mt Mee, Caboolture, Woodford, Maleny, Conondale, Kenilworth, Imbil Kandanga, Gympie, Kin Kin, Pomona, Nambour and local areas

n the 30 May 2009 a Musical Trivia Night will be held at the local hall in Kings St, Cooran to help fundraise for the local Cooroora Netball Club. Doors open at 6.15pm for a 7.00pm START. BYO drinks and nibbles. Our small netball club consists of 40 junior netballers ranging in age from seven to twelve years and the girls play locally at the Noosa/Tewantin netball courts on a Saturday morning. Entry $15.00 includes the chance to win 2 nights accommodation plus $1000 worth of prizes to be won throughout the night.

Tickets available by calling Meredith Kermond 5485 2944 or Therese Tati 5485 2044 or just rock up at the door!

All proceeds go towards the junior Cooroora Netball Club.

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OUR COMMUNITY VAUDEVILLE IS ALIVE & BARKING!

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fter twice being flooded out in April, Circus Ringbarkus, is again attempting to bring its acclaimed production to the Sunshine Coast with seasons at Woombye, Imbil and Cooroy during May. It’s magical, it’s humorous and it’s the poochiest! Its Australia’s funniest traveling Dog Show live under the little big top in a ninety-minute extravaganza of mirth and mayhem. Circus Ringbarkus will have you in stitches as they clown and carry on in this crazy canine comedy circus.

Come and see Circus Ringbarkus, Walkies… on the Wild Side!

IMBIL Showgrounds - Edward St Sat 23 May 2.00 pm & 7.00 pm Sun 24 May 2.00 pm

Circus Ringbarkus have been touring nationally playing to sell out crowds including at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. They have emerged as one of the most popular shows on the kids’ circuit in the country today.

COOROY Pony Club Grounds - Mary River Rd Fri 29 May 7.00 pm Sat 30 May 2.00 pm & 7.00 pm Sun 31 May 1.00 pm & 4.00 pm

This 5-person, 4-dog troupe combines elements of vaudeville, comedy, circus, magic and illusions, creating a show which appeals to everyone and the performing pooches are always the hit of the show.

What started out as a one man show in Perth in the 1980’s has grown into a family troupe of accomplished performers, Paul and Ruth Stanton are joined in the ring by their three children, Julia (17) Michael (15) and Steven (11) and their pets, a collection of motley mutts rescued from dog pounds around Australia. The show is a real family affair. The stars of the show are the family pets.

TICKET OFFICE & CARNIVAL OPEN FROM ONE HOUR PRIOR! Adults & Kids tickets $15.00 - TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Bookings phone 0412 101 815 - Or book online at Circus Ringbarkus website www.circusringbarkus.com.au

These canine extroverts have taken their leap into the spotlight in style, each with its own distinct character and stage persona. They dive through hoops, rock on a seesaw, misbehave and clown their way into the audience’s heart. Vaudeville is alive and barking!

A genuine travelling show, for the past eleven years the family have lived on the road operating without a home base. Travelling over 30,000 km a year to bring their unique show to the people. Life on the road is never dull. On top of the driving, rehearsal and performance, this modern day gypsy family also has to fit in home and schooling.

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OUR COMMUNITY Noosa Name a Noosa Trail and win a weekend away!

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he Noosa Trail Network is being extended; two new tracks will come online later this year - so get your creative juices flowing and submit your trail name entries to the Name a Noosa Trail competition.

Council needs to name: • the Pomona to Cooroy track - which flows from the Noosa Showgrounds at Pomona through Yurol State Forest to Cooroy • the Pomona to Lake MacDonald track - which runs from the Noosa Showgrounds at Pomona under the railway (twice) across Yurol Forest Drive to the picturesque Lake Macdonald.

Senior Planning Officer, Anne Warmbrunn, said that the Name a Noosa Trail competition is a great way to get some innovative names for the new trails and invites the community to get involved.

“Noosa Trail Network is a magnificent resource for residents and visitors to the region - so it’s only fitting that we ask the community to name the new tracks,” Ms Warmbrunn explained.

“Be inspired by the environment or the history of the region and come up with a name that you think best represents each new track.

“Send in your ideas for a name for each track and you could win two nights accommodation at either the Kin Kin Haven Bed and Breakfast in Kin Kin, or the Inn the Foothills Bed and Breakfast in Pomona.

“Both prizes have been generously donated by each bed and breakfast,” Ms Warmbrunn said.

Entering is easy - simply send your suggested trail name and the track you are naming with your name, address, phone number to noosatrail@sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au. A winner will be selected for each track and competition closes Wednesday 27 May 2009. Winners will be contacted by phone and recognised at a presentation at the Noosa Festival of Water, Sunday 7 June 2009.

The Noosa Trail Network is a series of bushland tracks and trails linking Pomona, Kin Kin, Cooran and Lake Macdonald with a circuit around Cudgerie estate.

The Noosa Trail Network enables mountain bike riders, horse riders and bush walkers to enjoy the spectacular Noosa hinterland on trails that are well signposted, with picnic shelters, water tanks, interpretative signs and scenic lookouts.

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Electrolysis Studied at Noosa High

ear 12 Chemistry students at Noosa District State High School have been learning about the importance of electrolytic cells. Through the process, known as electrolysis, electrical energy is used to cause a chemical reaction to occur.

During a recent practical activity, hydrogen gas and oxygen gas were produced from the electrolysis of acidified water. Students have been introduced to key terms such as electrolyte, anode, cathode, oxidation and reduction.

Electrolysis is one of the most important methods of obtaining pure metal from its compounds. For example, electrolysis is used to obtain aluminium metal from its ore, bauxite. The photograph shows chemistry students observing the electrolysis of acidified water.

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WHAT'S WHAT'S IN IN THE THE SPOTLIGHT SPOTLIGHT Reality Bites for literary lovers Thirty-three of Australia’s top writers and storytellers will converge on the coast from 6 June to 2 August for the much anticipated Reality Bites festival.

Book your spot at one of the 21 events including book readings, debates, interviews, workshops and literary lunches at www.realitybitesfestival. blogspot.com

Sustainability challenge Share your thoughts on sustainability, what it means and how to make a difference as part of Local Government Week.

Entry forms are now available for a photography competition, sustainable schools challenge and a call for composting tips and tricks. There are great prizes to be won, find out more at council’s website.

Quirky art Drop in to the Butter Factory Arts Centre at Cooroy to see highlyregarded local artist David Parker’s latest quirky exhibition.

Art lovers have the chance to meet David at the centre on 23 May between 10am and 4pm. Entry is free, call 5472 0222 for more details.

COUNCIL MEETINGS Org Performance Committee 26 May 9am at Caloundra Service Delivery Committee 26 May 11am at Caloundra Strategy & Planning Committee 27 May 9am at Caloundra General Committee Meeting 1 June 10am at Caloundra Ordinary Meeting 4 June 10am at Caloundra Budget Meeting 5 19 May 9am at Nambour T 1300 00 72 72 or 07 5475 7272 E mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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When the association’s Stephanie Haslam and Wendy May spent an afternoon with agriculture students on the Noosa District High School farm, they catalogued a variety of native plants including the rare Alyxia magnifolia or large-leaved Chain Fruit. This attractive shrub grows to four metres and produces white perfumed flowers in spring.

The Champion Lifesaver is a true test of a lifesaver’s ability, both in the water and on land. It involves a beach sprint, a board paddle, a surf swim and a tube race all in quick succession to test the fitness and endurance of the competitors plus a fourty question written exam, assessment of a live patient and a timed test of their CPR skills using manikins.

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Kenilworth Realty

7 Elizabeth St, Kenilworth • Office 5446 0164 • Fax 5446 0742 email• kenilworthrealty@bigpond.com website• www.kenilworthrealty.com.au

Carol Gilmour

0417 603 451

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$370,000

TOP 10! PROPERTIES 1. $269,000 - Kenilworth: Older style two bedroom house in town, neat and tidy, currently returning $195.00 per week rent. 761m2 block of land, easy walk to town centre and school. Investment or first home buyers?

2. $325,000 - Brooloo:

Original cottage begging to be renovated. Easy care for 1.5 acre allotment with established trees and gardens, double lock up garage five minute drive to Imbil.

3. $370, 000 - Cambroon:

Too long on the market, must be sold. Family home with separate bungalow, in-ground pool, shed, chook pens and gardens all on 1.5 acres. School bus goes by the door.

4. $389,000 - Brooloo: Highset timber home on 5.7 acres with fantastic views. Polished timber floors, high ceilings, large rear deck, separate studio, garage and ample storage and parking under the house, dam and bore for water supply.

5. $465,000 - Kenilworth:

Rare small acreage on the town’s edge. Town water, sewage, bore and tank water supply this property. Large highset Queenslander with three bedrooms and sleepout. Large colour bond shed with 3-phase power. Great views and location.

6. $579,000 - Imbil:

Great investment opportunity here. Drastic price reduction. Large Queenslander home currently returning $220.00 per week, butcher shop with tenant, second shop also rented out with small bakery. Main street exposure in tourist town.

7. Make An Offer - Belli Park:

Freehold residence, shop and large shed currently operating as a take-away food store and rural supplies. Good local clientele, top location. Owners must sell and will look at offers.

8. $649,000 - Cambroon:

Right on the Mary River, this 21 acre property comes complete with three bedroom home, rustic timber studio and shed. Large dam and good grazing paddocks. Returning $320.00 per week rent.

9. $695,000 - Obi Obi: jgMVV_KR_15May09

Unique timber and mud brick home with rustic studio. This private location is great for the bush lover. The land is 75 acres of natural bush and a small selection of grazing.

10. $950,000 - Kenilworth:

Live in the country but be in town? This one of a kind 48 acre block of land backs right onto the Kenilworth State Forest. There is a 24m x 9m x 2.75m Colorbond shed with 6m x 6m verandah. All fully fenced boundaries, dam and walking distance to the shops.