The Local News, May 2015

The Local News MAY 2015 - ISSUE 213

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Sherwood / Indooroopilly S R RSL Sub-Branch Update

by Kevin Alcock

This year, being the Centenary of the Gallipoli landings, saw record numbers attending the five services that we run. Our Dawn service saw in excess of 5000 attending.

The guest speaker from the Queensland University Regiment was Major David Fisher who had previously seen service with the British Army in Iraq. The presence of the Brisbane Municipal Concert Band, the Brigidine Choir, and James Sergejew (singing the New Zealand National Anthem) also added to the occasion.

The service at Graceville also saw record crowds in excess of 3000 in attendance.

An especially pleasing feature of all our services this year was the number of school children attending.

The services at Oxley, the Sherwood Cemetery and Indooroopilly also attracted record crowds.

Costs for staging these services were shared equally by the Sub-branch and the Sherwood Services Club and I would like to thank the President of the Services Club, Mr Matt Conway and his staff for the tremendous support they provided on the day.

Knowing that we would be having record crowds in attendance we did make a special effort, with having a stage provided at Corinda and Graceville, so that those attending would have a better view of the speakers.

We also made a special effort with additional sound equipment. It was very successful at Graceville and Oxley but Corinda results were mixed with a few areas where the sound could be improved. We are aware of this and have plans in place to rectify it next year.

I would like to express my appreciation to all who attended this years services. It was a special occasion and I hope we can make all the future years a special occasion.

Corinda Branch update by Ruby McFarlane Our April 14th meeting was a huge success due to the wonderful response to several avenues of information.

Thank you to Milton Dick for his very generous donation and to those who took up the invitation sent from his office.

Mark Furness from Head office was very passionate in his address as to the benefits of being a member of National Seniors and the reasons why we are members.

Our Chair for Zone 101, which includes 16 clubs, is Marjorie Green, who attended and spoke about the upcoming Zone Conference being held on May 27.

Another frequent visitor was Nicole Johnson, who was able to inform us of the recent development in the area, which is very noticeable along Oxley Road.

The wonderful Judy James entertained us with lovely renditions of old favourites that we knew so well.

Thank you all again for your attendance and hopefully it has convinced you that a morning spent with Corinda National Seniors can be a very rewarding experience. We hope to see you next time.

For more information ring Louise on 3379 8315 or Ruby on 3719 3347.

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Just recently, I received a lovely yellow ticket from a man in blue on the side of the road. It’s my second speeding ticket in the 25 years I’ve had my licence, which is not bad in the grand scheme of things. I’ll leave it to you to decide if I’m a great driver or just very lucky.

As I sat there after handing him my licence, I felt the car rock with each car that went past. Judging by the amount the car moved, I think I could safely say that not many others knew or chose to abide by the fact that it was, indeed, a 60km/h zone. I would not be the only one to go home with a yellow piece of paper that day, I suspect!

On the way home, I thought about how many cars seemed to be speeding past me and I started to get angry.

Why weren’t all of them getting a ticket? Out of all the cars going over the speed limit on that road that day, only a small percentage would pay for it. And the fact that I was one of them didn’t sit well.

I started to feel that it was so unfair that I now had a fine and loss of demerit points, while others were going to get away with it. And as I drove home, I noticed every slightest traffic infringement - evidence that it wasn’t just me who did the wrong thing, so why could they get away with it while I got caught!?

We have a tendency to do this throughout life, don’t we? We base our behaviour more on those around us than on the actual standards for living. We might treat our spouse horribly but justify it by saying, well, at least I’m not having an affair or beating them. We are impatient and yell at our kids but tell ourselves that at least we’re providing food and clothing for them. We clock off work early but fill out our time sheet to reflect otherwise and defend it by comparing ourselves to the workmate who steals company stationary.

We can’t rationalise or excuse our behaviour by comparing it to the lowest denominator. How many of us have said to a teenager “Just because everyone is doing it, doesn’t mean it’s right.”? Yet, so often, we think things are okay for the very reason that ‘everyone is doing it’.

The fact of the matter is that I received a speeding ticket because I was speeding. End of story. The fact that people speed every day and don’t get caught has nothing to do with it.

We must decide for ourselves what our behaviour and actions will be and live accordingly, rather than looking at what everyone else is doing and lowering our standards to be the same or even just slightly better.

Our behaviour is our responsibility, no-one else’s; just as we can’t control other people’s behaviour, only they can.

I think we need to mind our own business a bit more, in the right way. If we concentrate on what we know to be right and good, it’s much easier to maintain the level of living that we desire, instead of being swayed by what we see others doing.

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Oxley-Chelmer History Group Update

by Marion Mackenzie Members of the Oxley-Chelmer History Group have been busy since the beginning of the year and the rest of the year looks like being just as active.

At the first meeting of the year on 20 February, Marion Mackenzie spoke about the establishment of the Sherwood Arboretum in March 1925. At the instigation of the Queensland Forestry Association, the Sherwood Shire Council set aside the land as a place for preserving Queensland native trees. The avenue of kauri pines tells the history of the district through the names of those who planted them, including members of the last Sherwood Shire Council and the first Greater Brisbane City Council, as well as prominent scientists, foresters and members of the Queensland Naturalists Association.

On 21 March, History Group members joined with the Friends of Sherwood Arboretum to acknowledge the 90th anniversary. It was an opportunity to meet with a number of people with family connections to those who first planted trees and to gain more information about them. These details will form part of a new website and a future publication.

At our March meeting we enjoyed hearing about the history of Archerfield Airport from speakers Heather Mattes and Royal Queensland Aero Club member Russell McCurdie. Some members could recall family members involved in the operations at the airport during World War II and enjoyed seeing a photographic presentation of aircraft from that time.

In April, we acknowledged the centenary of ANZAC involvement at Gallipoli. Member George Cole outlined conditions on the home front, while Ian Lang, who has researched the names on local memorials, shared details of the background and battle experiences of three young local men who sadly did not return.

The next meeting will be at the RSL, 2 Clewley St Corinda on Friday 19 June at 9 a.m. All welcome. Ring Marion Mackenzie on 3379 1967 or Ted Dunlop on 3379 1538 for more details.

Sherwood Probus Club Update Retirement – everybody’s doing it – but PROBUS does it better.

by Pam Dale

Theatre group members are looking forward to seeing the Glenn Miller Orchestra at the Concert Hall QPAC in late May, featuring America’s finest musicians paying tribute to the spirit of ANZAC in this anniversary year.

May’s speaker is Michael Beatty who will talk about his experiences working for the BBC and many Australian TV channels, and his involvement with the RSPCA. June’s speaker is Richard Edwards who will talk about Understanding Strokes.

The dinner group now has a new convenor and plans are well underway to meet at a local restaurant in late May. It is hoped that this wonderful opportunity to enjoy a great night out will continue in future months.

As the heavy rain and road closures prompted the garden group to cancel in April, members will tour this lovely garden at Chelmer in May followed by morning tea and members exchanging plants and cuttings.

The lunch group continues to meet on the second Wednesday of the month at a local Golf Club where they enjoy much fun, fellowship and friendship.

The book group continues to meet at a member’s home on the last Friday of the month where the current book is discussed.

April’s book was The Express Lover by Linda Jaivin. May’s selection is The Maxwell Sisters by Loretta Hill.

Scrabble continues to be played at a nearby club where newcomers are welcomed and taught the rules of the game amid much fun and frivolity.

Probus is a community service activity of Rotary Clubs. Clubs are non-profit making and non-fundraising. It is now a world wide movement in 22 countries. Sherwood Probus meets on the 3rd Friday of the month (except December) at 10am at Sherwood AFL Club. Our membership is drawn from the area from Indooroopilly to Oxley, the Centenary suburbs and Moorooka/Yeronga area. We are known as a friendly caring club where member’s welfare is paramount.

Contact Pat 3372 7525 or Pam 3375 4698 to find out more about Sherwood Probus Club.

Oxley and District Garden Club Update

by Meg Gagen As well as our monthly meeting, The Oxley and District Garden Club visited ‘Masters’ at Richlands. They provided two speakers: Darren talked to us about ‘bulbs’ and Georgie spoke on ‘compost’. Georgie gave us the principle of ADAM to help us make compost. A: compost is A living system; D: use lots of Different materials; A: it is essential to get Air into the heap; M: Moisture. These visits will be held three monthly with the next visit on June 2nd.

Then at our monthly meeting, Julie talked about ‘safe gardening’ addressing the need for gloves, shoes, safety glasses when appropriate, and carrying a waterbottle. She reminded us to use Ph kits, put plants in the ‘right’ spot (and to group similar plants together) and to use plenty of fertilizer. She told us to use ‘double potting’ to protect pot-plant roots from the heat. Put the plant pot into a slightly larger pot and pack shredded paper between them.

We welcomed several new members into the Club. If you would like to visit a meeting, phone Meg on 3379 2015.

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Local resident joins the National Stroke Foundation’s Consumer Council Indooroopilly resident and stroke survivor Jennifer Muller will be a strong voice for stroke, as a new member of the National Stroke Foundation’s Consumer Council.

Jennifer is one of four people to join the ten member Council, which advises the Foundation on the needs and priorities of stroke survivors and their carers.

National Stroke Foundation Queensland Executive Officer Libby Dunstan said Jennifer ’s appointment would help ensure the Foundation continues to best represent Australians impacted by stroke.

“The Consumer Council is a crucial part of the National Stroke Foundation, providing us with a greater insight into what it’s like to be a stroke survivor and a carer in Australia,” Ms Dunstan said..

Despite working as a public health professional for more than twenty years, it wasn’t until she had her stroke that Jennifer began to truly understand the challenges facing stroke survivors.

“When I arrived at the hospital after having a TIA or mini-stroke, I was medicated, given a CT scan and sent home. Two days later I had my stroke which was again misdiagnosed and delayed my admission to hospital,” Ms Muller said.

“Despite the initial mismanagement of my stroke, I was lucky to eventually be admitted to a stroke unit and received excellent care, resulting in my return to work within three months.

“I am, however, acutely aware that many people who have a stroke do not have access to the right services at the right time or place, especially in Queensland.

“I decided to work with the National Stroke Foundation as I believe that much more could and should be done to assist people who experience a stroke and their families,” she said.

The National Stroke Foundation’s Consumer Council is made up of stroke survivors and their carers. Council members draw on their personal experience of stroke to advise the Foundation of the needs and challenges of stroke survivors and carers in the community. More information about the Consumer Council is available on their website at: www.strokefoundation.com.au/governance/consumer-council/.

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Benarrawa Community Development Association, together with Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre and Women’s Wellbeing Association (Sherwood Circle) will host a community event from 5.30pm to 7pm on Thursday 21 May to mark Domestic and Family Violence Prevention month.

The event will be held at Benarrawa CDA, 79 Waratah Avenue, Graceville, and will include a guest speaker from the Brisbane Domestic Violence Service (BDVS), a free and confidential service for people in the Brisbane Metropolitan area who are affected by domestic and family violence.

The event will highlight that domestic violence is an issue that affects families in all communities, regardless of culture, education or socio-economic background. Information will be provided on how to recognise domestic violence and also on how to support those persons experiencing it.

Benarrawa CDA believes that a connected community is a safer community and as such also hopes that the event will provide an opportunity for community members to build and strengthen bonds with one another. Women, men and children of all ages are encouraged to attend. Miettes Boulangerie Patisserie, Graceville, will donate canapés for the event and drinks will also be provided. Please RSVP to Benarrawa by Monday 18 May if you would like to attend.

Also in the month of May, Benarrawa Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (BenATSI) Solidarity Group will host its annual Sorry Day Ceremony at Sherwood Arboretum. The ceremony is to take place from 7am onwards on Tuesday 26 May. Both Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members are encouraged to attend.

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Successful Grant Recipients Some of our hard working local organisations have been successful in their recent grant applications for funding to better assist them in offering services to our community.

Graceville Amateur Swimming Club will install artificial turf at their club with $20 152 from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

Also from the Gambling Community Fund, Sherwood Community Kindergarten will be able to extend their facilities with a grant of $31 818.

Sherwood Respite Service will receive $4015 from the Caring for our Community grant stream to purchase paint and install a reverse cycle air conditioner.

Gardening and fire equipment, white goods and educational children’s toys will be purchased with the $1753 Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre will receive also from a Caring for our Community grant.

Congratulations to these clubs who are well-deserved recipients of this grant funding.

Queensland ANZAC Centenary Grant The Queensland Government’s ANZAC Centenary grant program will help local communities commemorate the ANZAC Centenary and serve the memory of our service men and women. More than 140 community projects and events have been supported with more than $3.2 in funding. Communities and organisations can apply for funding to help commemorate this special time in our ANZAC history.

Round Three will open in May and will prioritise community research projects so Queenslanders can learn more about the war efforts of service men and women and what was happening back on the home front during the first World War. Visit www.anzac100. initiatives.qld.gov.au, email anzac100grants@premiers.qld.gov.au or ring the team on 3003 9173 for more information.

Contact Scott Emerson, 3878 1928, to discuss any community issues or concerns.

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Everyone wants to go to Oxley State School When asked “Why did you choose Oxley State School for your children to attend?” Shelly Atwell could not stop singing its praises.

“Oxley State School has a really positive and caring community atmosphere. I have been continually impressed during my time as an Oxley parent at the level of professionalism, motivation and commitment shown by the teachers. “I know that my children are safe and supported with both their social-emotional and academic needs being met. The teachers and school leaders are highly-skilled, with a passion for improvement. I also love that the school offers the opportunity for my children to take part in swimming lessons, instrumental music, choir and dance,” she said.

Oxley State School has had a long history since it was first established in 1870. Continual growth and achievement over the past 145 years, has resulted in the modern day Oxley State School, a lively learning hub.

The school’s motto is ‘Success through Effort’ and this motto encapsulates their mission to ensure every child is improving and achieving, every day. The administrators, teachers and staff at Oxley State School achieve their mission through the unwavering belief that every student has the ability to learn, given the right teaching at the right time.

Oxley State School’s annual Open Day is fast approaching. This will provide an opportunity to learn more about the school, programs on offer and its commitment to continual improvement for all students.

Any prospective parents or caregivers, who want to find out what Oxley State School has to offer for their family, are invited to attend between 9am and 11am on Saturday 30 May. You will have the opportunity to pick up an enrolment pack, walk through classrooms and meet with teachers and school leaders. You will also be able to find out more about the PCYC before and after school care program, Parents and Citizens Association and the Koala Joeys Pre-Prep Program.

Oxley State School is located at Bannerman Street, Oxley and can be contacted by calling 3716 2444.

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Oxley Men’s Shed Update

by Jim Pascoe

This month, members of the shed have been busy month working on a number of community projects. The timber for the Corinda State Primary School’s seats and table have been cut, planed and sanded and the next step will be to paint them before they are set in place.

We have begun the mentoring program with students from the Corinda State High School which will involve approximately ten students. This program will be carried out for approximately ten weeks. Those members involved have all received their Blue Card in preparation in preparation for the event. We have been collecting a number of small community projects that the students can be involved in.

This month, we have had a guest speaker giving us some information regarding self defence and our social outing was a trip to St Helena Island which was well attended by members and their wives.

The shed welcomed three new members into its midst this month. They have brought new skills for all to learn from.

Members meet for workdays every Monday and Thursday and our social day is Wednesday and all begin at 9.00am. If you would like to join us come down to St John’s Anglican Church in California Road in Oxley. We would like to meet you.

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PROBUS CLUBupdate by Coral Rieichman

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The Probus Club of Chelmer and District draws its members mainly from suburbs Chelmer to Oxley and all surrounding suburbs and welcomes new members to join in the fun, friendship and fellowship.

Since our AGM at the end of March, our new management committee has been busy in many ways from signing up new signatories at the bank to planning activities and speakers for the coming year. Some of the past committee have taken off for several months on overseas holidays and we thank them for the work they put into making the last year such a success.

We hope to have a number of very informative and interesting travel talks at our monthly meetings on their return.

At out last meeting Paul Roobottom of the Regal Twin Art House Cinema told us about his family’s love affair with cinema beginning with his grandfather’s days in the armed forces cinema unit. The family went on to own the Eldorado picture theatre and finally the Regal right on our doorstep. Paul regaled us with tales of the ups and downs of the cinema industry and the many changes that have occurred in customers tastes over the years and how the Regal has adapted into what we know today as Graceville’s beloved Regal Twin catering for lovers of quality art house movies. The latest challenge has brought the Regal right onto the 21st century with the change from 35mm to digital projection.

Next month we will hear all about the native stingless bee and how to care for them – a great project for grandparents and grandchildren.

Also one of our members will take us on a travel journey along the south west coast of Greenland, the land of the midnight sun and giant icebergs.

The Probus Club of Chelmer and District meets at 9.30am on the fourth Wednesday of each month (except December) at Corinda Bowls Club, Hall Ave, Corinda and welcomes retired men and women who wish to meet for club meetings and other activities with like-minded active retirees. For further information please ring Coral on 3379 7540.

Brisbane Taylor Bridge Rotary Club

by Ted Crowe, President Rotary has many programs aimed at developing the youth of today to become citizens of tomorrow, to reach their individual potential. One such program is RYTS (Rotary Youth Transition Seminar), a week long course for youth aged 16-18 years. Its purpose is to inspire young people to believe in themselves and their abilities, to develop self confidence and to help them give their lives meaning and direction.

At a recent meeting, the Rotary Club of Brisbane Taylor Bridge was privileged to hear about the experiences of Jayden Paynter who had just returned from a RYTS camp. Jayden, who was sponsored by the Club, said that he found the experience at RYTSC a life changing one.

As a School Captain and musician, excelling at a high level, it was interesting to learn that the activities offered by RYTS still challenged him. Jayden particularly liked the activity ‘Ten Little Steps To Make Your Day The Best It can Be’.

It influenced him so much that he practises it every day without fail.

Jayden’s goal is to be a wedding and architectural photographer, which will make him the youngest photographer in Queensland to do so. We wish him the best of luck for his future.

The Rotary Club of Brisbane Taylor Bridge meets every Tuesday at 7 pm at the Croll Memorial Precinct RSL SubBranch in Clewley Street, Corinda.

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St John’s students had the opportunity to develop their winning entry (an environmentally friendly insect deterrent to protect crops) with leading engineers, scientists and business leaders.

Students at St John’s were provided with many opportunities to take part in ANZAC Day Services and activities as the nation paused this year to celebrate 100 years since the ill-fated Gallipoli landing in 1915. Our community takes seriously our commitment to empower all our students to be people of influence throughout their lives and on significant occasions such as this, fine role models held in high esteem in public life are there before our children at all stages of their St John’s educational journey. Students actively participated in cadets, marches and services in both city and local areas in addition to the services held at both primary and secondary campuses prior to the day. At these school services members of our own College community who have served are honoured, providing the opportunity for strong and supportive bonds to form within the community.

While many schools have been quiet places during the past holiday break it was business as usual for St John’s students who, in addition to our vacation care programs, were attending sport clinics, dance camp, strings workshops and the Duke of Edinburgh Camp each in their own way providing them with greater opportunities to develop their confidence and to be personally empowered.

Again St John’s highlighted its continuing success as a top destination for STEM students when, in partnership with Queensland University of Technology, we welcomed over 90 high achieving Year 10 and 11 students from nearby schools to the 2015 STEM FORUM. QUT student ambassadors, under the direction of the QUT STIMulate Coordinator, Mr Ian Lightbody conducted interactive workshops in which teams of students were stimulated with construction and electronics challenges.

Guest Speaker, Mr Peter Nikoloff, Executive Director of Nova Systems, spoke about the amazing opportunities for Science and Engineering graduates in the Defence Industry in Australia.

Mr Nikoloff and his team set up an interactive display featuring the latest in Virtual Reality technology simulating flying an aircraft.

To see the greater opportunities available for your child at St John’s first hand, please contact our Registrar, Janette Collins email jcollins@sjac.qld.edu.au

Further afield, three Year Ten St John’s Future Thinkers students attended an Innovation Summit at the Kennedy Space Centre, Florida, USA through the Conrad Foundation. The competition, which has such partners as NASA and Lockheed Martin, promotes creative solutions to world problems on the part of students.

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Graceville Community Garden Update

by John Fitz-Walter

Due to the extended rains and warmth this Autumn our garden is still flourishing! Community Gardens in South East Queensland are flourishing too - both as places to learn and grow food and places to connect with other members in your community.

Recently Graceville Community Garden hosted the Annual South East Queensland Network Gathering. This day of sharing and workshops was organised by Tim Auld, the president of GCG and catered for by Marjorie, Margaret and Anna. Workshops included composting, bee keeping, worm compost, mower repairs, bush tucker and propagation. Roman Spur, a sustainable engineer, also shared much of what can be done by everyone to enable sustainable living. His website is www.spurtopia.com should you wish to see and read about his innovative ways.

Our locally produced honey is available at Benarrawa Community Development Centre, as is the possibility to subscribe to Food Connect for your weekly fresh produce.

We are interested in having others in our community assist with the development of this area so if you or a friend wish to know more please contact Benarrawa on 3379 9925 or email John Maume at benarrawaprojects@ westnet.com.au to have a chat.

Anyone for fruit salad with pawpaw galore?

The Southside Nature Babes is now known as the Nature Babes of This paw paw is growing in the Graceville Benarrawa. This is an active group of young children and carers who Community Garden with over 100 fruits. meet every Wednesday from 9 to 11am at Benarrawa and the Graceville Community Gardens to explore nature, friendship and to have much fun. For further information, please contact Jenna McDonald at benarrawaprojects@westnet.com.au or on 3379 9925 and have a chat. Graceville Community Garden is located beside the Benarrawa Community Centre, at the corner of Waratah Ave & Cordalba St, Graceville.

Look for the ‘Community Garden’ banner on the corner of Oxley Road and Acacia Avenue to assist with directions.

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Planting a tree and watching it grow is one of the great joys of most home gardeners. However, when it comes to celebrating a 90th anniversary, you can’t blame a person with ‘green fingers’ for wanting to do something a little more special.

The Brisbane Western Suburbs branch of the Society for Growing Australian Plants (SGAP) certainly had that in mind (pictured) when they recently inspected their Bicentennial Arboretum project with the Friends of Sherwood Arboretum Association (FOSA).

Instead of planting a tree or two, SGAP decided instead to plant a whole new patch of rainforest to mark the 90th anniversary of the founding of the heritage-listed Arboretum on the 21 March 1925.

As challenging as this project might seem to the average home gardener, the SGAP volunteers certainly know what they are doing.

In 1988, as an Australian Bicentennial project, their members set about creating one of the Arboretum’s show pieces, the wet rainforest gully, which gives a wonderful leafy introduction to the riverside boardwalk.

In the words of SGAP branch chairman, Robert Ellis, their bicentennial project “turned an unloved section of the Arboretum’s western creek into a showcase of rainforest trees and a great habitat for native birds and wildlife.”

Last month, the SGAP volunteers returned to work with our FOSA members and Council’s Habitat Brisbane team to begin extending their original rainforest project along the western creek upstream to the footbridge.

In case you’re wondering how to create a successful rainforest environment, SGAP member, Barry Jahnke explained that a key step was to plant fast-growing trees, such as Acacias and hardy rainforest species, to provide the all-important canopy for the more shade-loving plants to follow.

FOSA’s volunteers last month also added 33 trees to the Arboretum’s collection of more than 1000 specimen trees, with the help of Council’s senior arborists and the generous support of Ibrox Park Nursery at Burbank.

The nursery sourced and donated the excellent selection of Australian native trees to replace many of the original specimen trees lost to age, disease and weather.

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Benarrawa Community Development Association Inc 79 Waratah Ave, Graceville 3379 9925 Email benarrawa@westnet.com.au Centenary Seniors Pat or Charles 3379 4069 Centenary Theatre Group bookings/inquiries 3379 3937 www.centenarytheatre.com.au Chordiality Choir Megan chordialitychoir@gmail.com St Andrews Church Hall, Indooroopilly Christian Meditation: Oxley 33792675 Graceville 33792581 Corinda Christian Assembly 3379 1154 (ladies coffee group) Cornish Assoc of Qld www.cornishqld.com CWA Oxley Branch Jean 3372 5965, Mary 3359 4896 Cent Auctions 3rd Wed (Feb-Nov) Choir each Mon (Feb-Nov) Friends of Oxley Common www.friendsofoxleycommon.org.au 3899 0912 Friends of Sherwood Arboretum Andrew Benison 3278 6525 info@sherwoodaboretum.com.au Graceville Community Garden 3379 7998 www.gracevillecommunitygarden.org.au Girl Guides: Oxley: Eliza 3278 6143 Sherwood: Jodi 0414 753 789 St Lucia/Indooroopilly: Margaret 3379 3597 Independent Speakers Club Pett 3378 2361 John Oxley District Orchid Society Sonia Addison 3277 5825 Lions Clubs: Brisbane Inner West: Ron 3278 4612 www.indooroopilly.lionsq3.asn.au Oxley / Sherwood: Lion Pauline Moran 3372 2577 or 0418 724 833 Lupus Australia 3878 9553 www.lupus.com.au Meals on Wheels - Sherwood District Englefield Rd, Oxley Ph: 3379 7715 The Meeting Place - Coffee Shop Indooroopilly Uniting Church Pat 3379 1318, Marcia 3378 1296 National Seniors, Corinda Louise 3379 8315 Obedience Dog Club of Brisbane 0411 017 454 Oxley/Chelmer History Group Marion 3379 1967 Oxley Creek Environment Group 3379 6021 Oxley Creek Catchment Assoc www.oxleycreekcatchment.org.au 3278 2899 Oxley Garden Club Contact the Secretary on 3379 9112 Probus Clubs: Chelmer: Coral 3379 7540 Sherwood, Combined Probus Club: 3372 7525 Queensland Historical Bottle Club Barry 3278 5616 Rana Frog Group Inc 3372 4926 Rocks Riverside Rotary Club Brad Butcher 0411 268 279

Senior Citizens Clubs: Indooroopilly: Cecily 3378 6390 Oxley: Ella 3375 5236,Brenda 3217 0532 Sherwood: Margaret 3879 0288 Scouts: Benarrawa District: Chris 3342 3275 Tennyson: Dorothy 3848 3896 Sherwood: Peter 0431 374 352 Sherwood Community Festival 0402 679 235 sherwoodfestival.com Sherwood Healthy Slimmers Jill 3379 7979 Sherwood Uniting Kids Club Youth & Sunday School Nick 0418 155 643 St Vincent de Paul, Corinda-Graceville Helpline 3217 3700 Store 3379 9565

Sport & Fitness AFL: Sherwood Districts: East Chelmer, 3379 5528 Wests Juniors: westsjuniorsafl.org.au

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JP (Qual) Rotary Club of Brisbane Inner West Inc Hyacinth Sullivan 3278 1668 terry4152@optusnet.com.au David Goss 3278 1455 www.rotaryrocklea.org Suzanne Barr 0414 342 397 Rotary Club of Brisbane Planetarium Noel Dann 3278 1937 President Carol Wells 0431 715 459 Benjamin de Bont 3876 9782 Scott Jefferson 3278 0874 Rotary Club of Taylor Bridge Corinda Ph: Susan 0408 260 875 Ben Allen 0400 117 711 Ian Hoskins 3279 9197

Federal Members: Jane Prentice MP (Ryan) 3378 1599 jane.prentice.mp@ahp.gov.au Graham Perrett MP (Moreton) 3344 2622 graham.perrett.mp@ahp.gov.au www.grahamperrettmp.com

State Members: Scott Emerson MP (Indooroopilly) 3878 1928 Tarnya Smith MP (Mt Ommaney) 3279 5137

Brisbane City Council: Cr Milton Dick (Richlands) 3407 1211 richlands.ward@ecn.net.au Cr Nicole Johnston (Tennyson) 3403 8605 tennyson.ward@ecn.net.au Cr Julian Simmonds (Walter Taylor) 3407 0005 waltertaylor.ward@ecn.net.au

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Anglican Churches: St. David’s Chelmer/Gr’ville 3379 8894 St. Matthew’s Sherwood 3379 3437 St. John’s Oxley 3379 3437 St. Andrew's Indooroopilly 3870 7263 Catholic Churches: Corinda Graceville Parish 3379 1534 Indooroopilly Parish 3371 7446 Passionists Community Oxley 3375 4206 / 3379 2675 Christ Community Church West Corinda 0420 817 881 Christian Assembly Corinda, Brian 3271 6987 Dunamis Christian Centre Westside 0422 713 073 www.dunamislife.com.au Lutheran Church 3379 3441 Moore Park Baptist Church Indooroopilly 3878 4268 www.moorepark.org.au St Peters Lutheran Church SPLC Chapel (enter via Lambert Rd) 3377 6244 www.stpetersindooroopilly.com Riverside Christia Church (AOG) 3278 5969, www.riversidecc.org.au Presbyterian Church 0421 477 900 www.gracevillepresbyterian.org.au Uniting Churches: Graceville 3379 6372 Sherwood 3379 1329 Oxley 3278 1394 Indooroopilly 3878 9535 St Lucia 3870 2621

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