Maleny District Sport & Recreation Club Community Newsletter
Monday, 5 October 2020
Maleny District Sport & Recreation Club Community Newsletter Nothin' but Blue Skies... With the topic of rain, or lack of it, on everyone’s lips, this week we bring you an interesting chart of Maleny's Rainfall since 1893. Compiled by Mal Somerville over 25 years, and reproduced here courtesy of the Maleny Historical Society, it records the 10 wettest and 10 driest years. Laying 455m above sea level, Maleny is known for its warm and temperate climate and normally, an abundance of rainfall averaging about 66.5 inch per year.
According to https://www.weather-atlas.com February is our wettest month with August the month with the least rainfall. History has recorded that in 1918, there was a severe drought in Maleny that saw the Obi Obi Creek stop flowing. The late Fred Porter wrote an account of this drought in his “John Porter Family In Australia” memoirs, written in 1985, reproduced here.
"The 1918 season was very dry and 1919 much worse. The greatest drought Maleny has known. The Obi-Obi was dry, except for a large water-hole just below the present dam site (then Gibson’s land). At “Wongabel”, the only available water was obtained from several springs which had to be cleared and deepened constantly. The drought broke in the last week of 1919 with three days of cyclonic wind and pouring rain. Cattle were poor and literally froze to death; they stood in creeks, gullies and water courses until they dropped as the running water was warmer than the wind and rain. We hunted them out, but they immediately returned. We got our two work horses and slide and transferred them one at a time into bails, barn, several small sheds and even under the tank stand at the house. They were so frozen
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we rolled them off at shelter and thus saved many. I think our total loss on all farms was 65 head of grown cattle. Of course, we had already lost some from weakness and in bogs etc, and at the Coast where we had sent dry stock. One farmer lost 105 head from a herd of 110 after having spend £2,000 on drought fodder George Quince on the property later purchased lost heavily in stock from the cyclone. I recall that the little creek running through the farm was lined on both sides by dead cows after the rain cleared. A curious feature of the latter months of this drought were the extremely heavy dews experienced. Every morning at sunrise you would feel sure rain
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Your Club News If your club or organisation is an associate member of the Maleny District Sports and Recreation Club then you can publicise your club results and news in this, our “Community Billboard”. Keep your events diary up to date on the MDSARC Inc Web site so that we all know about your communities important events. This is your newsletter - let all of Maleny know the latest info from your club every week! All articles, results, posters and photos (as large sized jpegs, please do not embed these in a Word doc) for inclusion in the weekly sports results should be emailed to denvergail1@gmail.com no later than 12 noon every Monday.
Club website: www.malenysportandrec.org.au
Rotary Club of Maleny World Polio Day Fund Raising Dinner
For more than 35 years Rotary International (RI) and its partners have driven the effort to eradicate polio worldwide. Incredible progress in the fight to rid the world of it forever. Rotary members have contributed more than $2.1 billion and countless volunteer hours to protect more than 2.5 billion children in 122 countries from this paralyzing disease. Whilst we’re close to eradicating polio, we’re not done yet. In 1988 there were 350,000 cases of polio in 125 countries. Today only two countries (Afghanistan and Pakistan) report cases of wild poliovirus. According to the WHO, if all eradication efforts stopped today, within 10 years, polio could paralyze as many as 200,000 children each year. Rotary has committed to raising $50 million per year for polio eradication. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged to match that 2-to-1, for a total commitment of $150 million each year. The Rotary Club of Maleny donates a minimum of $1,000 each year to ending polio worldwide. If you are interested in learning more and supporting the PolioPlus Program please join us for an information / fund raising dinner. When:
Wednesday 28th October at 6.00pm for 7.00pm
Where:
Maleny RSL
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$30.00 for main course dinner, Tea & Coffee. (Fee includes a surcharge for PolioPlus) If you prefer to attend without dinner the cost is $10.00 Cash bar available from 6.00pm
What’s on: Video on Polio around the world, presentation by Rotary experts on the program. Contact:
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Nothin' but Blue Skies… (Continued from Page 1)
must have fallen overnight, the fog was so dense and the place so wet. I believe there is a simple scientific explanation but it was none-the-less remarkable and must have contributed to keeping plant life in existence. Another observation worthy of note is that while cattle starved, horses thrived as they pawed and bashed up paspalum root clumps to eat, apparently they were very nutritious.” Note; the Porter Family Farm referred to was “Wongabel”, in North Maleny, where Stephen Porter still lives today.
JP Services in Maleny The “JP in the Community” team are operating temporarily from the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre on Mondays to Fridays between 9.30am and12.30 pm
Maleny Show-grounds Camping
Maleny Showgrounds is open for camping. This ground offers camping year-round (maximum 3 night stay), except during major events & seasonal blackout dates.
All campers who can adhere to the Qld Health, Sunshine Coast Council and Qld Government regulations pertaining to Covid-19 social distancing and hygiene guidelines are welcome. Enjoy a peaceful environment close to town. Groups and caravanning clubs are welcome. Cost is just $25 per night: Includes electricity, water, toilet/shower facilities, access to Dump Point. Find all the details at the web site: http://www.malenyshowsociety.org.au/camping.html
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Around Division 5 with Cr Winston Johnston Northern Wetlands Trails Open I was delighted to attend the official opening of the new walking trail on the UnityWater leased area on the Maleny Community Precinct last week. With more than two kilometres of trails, the new network offers an easy walk through the Northern Wetlands, paving the way for environmental discovery and affording great birdwatching opportunities and observation of many varieties of local native flora and fauna.
I would like to acknowledged the efforts of former local councillor Jenny McKay and retiring Unitywater chairman Jim Soorley in bringing the trails to fruition – Jenny McKay and Jim Soorley were instrumental in sourcing funding and support for the trail network to be constructed.
forest which form part of the sewage treatment process – the wetlands take up treated effluent discharged from the STP and remove nutrients and sediments,” he said. “It’s a wonderful way we can use nature to help us do our job.
The Unitywater Northern Wetlands were established in the Precinct in 2014 as a natural way to filter out nutrients, pollutants and sediments from treated water passing through.
The added benefit of this process is that we can provide a beautiful recreational area for locals and visitors to enjoy.
Council and Unitywater have worked closely to construct the trail network and install signs, which opens up even more of this special Precinct to our community. Jim Soorley said a $17 million upgrade to the Maleny Sewage Treatment Plant was undertaken in 2014. “As part of the works, we established the wetland and planted an irrigated
Our contribution to this precinct is just one of the ways Unitywater gives back to our communities and through our commitment to innovation, we’ll continue to deliver sustainable solutions to complement our traditional water and sewerage services.” So come and explore the new trails at the Maleny Community Precinct wetland, accessible off Porters Lane. For trail details visit: www.adventure.sunshinecoast.ql d.gov.au Photo above left: Cr Winston Johnston, Jenny McKay and outgoing UnityWater Chairman Jim Soorley open the new wetland trail
Division 5 - Councillor Winston Johnston Contact details
Cr Winston Johnston's office is located in the Eddie DeVere building on the corner of Currie and Bury Streets, Nambour.
If you would like to meet with Cr Johnston, please call to arrange an appointment. Phone:
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(07) 5441 8043. Mobile. 0429 076 066.
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FairPlay Vouchers Eligible families thinking of applying for the Qld Government’s FairPlay vouchers have until this Wednesday 7th October to apply. FairPlay vouchers are included in a program aimed at breaking down financial barriers to participation at the grassroots level. The program provides subsidies to support families, children and young people who need it most to assist them to participate in physical activity. Parents, carers or guardians can apply for a voucher, valued up to $150, for their child or young person. These vouchers can be used towards the cost of membership, registration and/or participation fees for eligible activities with registered clubs. You can apply if your child: is a Queensland resident aged from 5 to 17 years (inclusive) at the time of application did not receive a FairPlay voucher this year holds, or whose parent, carer or guardian holds, a valid Department of Human Services Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession. Card with the child’s name on it.
Local Registered Clubs where you can redeem FairPlay vouchers: Girl Guides Qld - Maleny Maleny Bowling Club Maleny Community Gym Maleny Golf Club Maleny Little Athletics Centre Inc Maleny Netball Association Maleny Pony Club Maleny Rangers Football Club Incorporated Maleny Redbacks Cricket Club Maleny Swimming Club Inc Maleny Tennis Club Maleny Junior Rugby Union Inc Witta Tennis Club Inc For full details please go to: https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/ fairplay/apply
Two application rounds are open per year to eligible families and the key dates are • 11 November 2020: Vouchers expire and must have been presented to an activity provider/ registered club • 25 November 2020: Vouchers must be redeemed by activity providers/registered club
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Maleny District Sport & Recreation Club Community Newsletter
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Maleny Golf Club Tuesday 22nd September, 2020: Maleny Golf Club held a Mixed Single Stableford competition with the following results – A Grade – fi rst place went to Adam Maynard with 39 points, runner-up went to Reon Weir with 38 points and third place went to Doug Johnstone with 35 points. B Grade – fi rst place went to Neil Stenhouse with 38 points on a count-back from Peter Street (38),and Malcolm Lower (38), runner-up was John Hay with 36 points and third place going to Seri Tytherleigh with 32 points. Wednesday 23rd September, 2020: The Ladies of our club played in a 2 Person Ambrose competition with fi rst place going to the team of Mo Lawrence and Penny Edwards, runners-up were Debbie Hansen and Narelle Tham and third place went to Heather Shortus and Christine Lemon. Saturday 26th September, 2020: The Men’s Monthly Medal (Nett) Single Stroke competition results were as follows – A Grade – fi rst place went to Peter Rogers with 69 nett on a count-back from David Challenor, also with 69 nett, runner-up went to Daniel Diachkoff with 72 nett on a count-back from Annie Quarmby (72), and Blake
Wellington (72) third place going to Mike Hallam with 73 nett on a count-back from Marcus Wellington (73). B Grade – fi rst place went to Doug Johnstone with 65 nett, runner-up went to Steevie Marriner with 66 nett and third place went to Ronald Smith with 67 nett. C Grade – fi rst place went to Stephen Porter with 67 nett, runner-up went to David Killeen with 70 nett and third place went to Jamie Seymour with 71 nett. Tuesday 29th September, 2020: Maleny Golf Club held a Mixed Single Stableford with the following results:- A Grade – fi rst place went to Paul Viertel with 39 points, runner-up went to Doug Evans with 38 points and third place went to Ian Dickson with 37 points on a count-back from Scott Heywood, also with 37 points. B Grade – fi rst place went to Ian Lee with 39 points, runner-up went to Jamie Seymour with 38 points and third place went to Neil Stenhouse with 35 points on a count-back from Peter Trounce also with 35 points. Wednesday 30th September, 2020: There was a Single Stableford Competition for the Ladies with fi rst place going to
Heather Shortus with 36 points, runner-up went to Seri Tytherleigh with 35 points and third place going to Margaret Trigger with 33 points on a count-back from Debbie Hansen also with 33 points. Saturday 03rd September, 2020: To-day there was a Mixed Single Stableford competition with the following results:- A Grade – fi rst place went to Mick McCombe with 39 points, runner-up went to Jon Fairman with 37 points on a countback from Corey Zammit, also with 37 points and third place went to Grant Flynn with 36 points, also on a count-back from Gary Tronc with 36 points. B Grade – fi rst place went to Gary Wright with 39 points, runner-up went to Susanne Hardy with 36 points and third place going to Peter Huddart with 34 points. With the great warm weather returning, we hope that you will be out in the fresh air hitting some golf balls on our great Maleny Golf Course. You can find all of our details at: https:// www.malenygolfclub.com.au/
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Quota International Of Maleny
Many locals have been asking about what is happening to the much loved and respected Maleny Quota Organisation, after earlier in March the Quota International Board of Directors Head Office, voted to propose the dissolution of Quota International Inc. or the sale of the final Quota International office unit. The primary cause of their decision was the drop of Quota’s membership world-wide below a level that is viable to sustain the organisation going forward. In order to allow for the participation of all voting delegates throughout the world, a ballot containing the proposal to dissolve Quota’s international structure was sent out to clubs world-wide in mid-February 202, allowing individual clubs to vote with their members on how clubs could continue on without the Quota International structure. Here is a a final message from the Immediate Past President of Quota International of Maleny, Val France (2018-2020). "Tomorrow Wednesday 30th September 2020 will be a sad day for many of us around the world and for many of us in Maleny and the Hinterland and other places
within RD15. I still ask myself whether we as a club have done the right thing in dissolving? I then remind myself that this was the decision made by two thirds of our members and so on reflection, it must be the right decision. Some of us will walk through our Quota door and gently close it behind them with great sadness and that will be the end of their service to the community.
Others will open another door and be welcomed by another service or community club, and their valuable skills will continue to be used until it is time to stop and start accepting service from others. Neither way is wrong. Both ways are right. It is a choice of each individual and one we have to accept. Many of Quota Maleny members have dedicated many many years to serving others. Some no longer have the continued energy it takes to keep serving and feel it is time for them to be served by others. Some of us are now at a turning point in our lives and are wondering ‘what do I do now without Quota in my life’?
life. Each of us will finally make a decision and move forward. But I truly hope that like sisters born from the same womb, we will still remain Quota sisters at heart, and will always be there for one another, especially in times of need, but also to share the good times in our lives. Go forward my Quota sisters. It has been a joy to be part of your lives and you part of mine. Stay well, stay safe, be happy. ”Val France.
Over the Moon! Thanks to Ken Wishaw of the Sunshine Coast Astronomy Group for this fantastic recent shot of the moon. Amazingly, it was taken on his mobile phone via his telescope. We’re looking forward to when the Public Stargazing evenings are able to restart in Maleny and will keep you posted meanwhile, you can follow the astronomers at https://www.facebook.com/ SunshineCoastAstronomyQLD
Each of us will deliberate and wonder about our future service
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The recent discussions between the Maleny Swimming Club in this report within the Maleny and District commi8ee, Andrew Powell MP and Division 5 Councillor Sports and RecreaCon Club's leased area is Winston Johnston highlighted some issues for the exisCng endorsed as the locaCon. Maleny Swimming Pool. As stated in secCon (f) of the Council resoluCon MDSRC has, With much goodwill from all concerned, a good outcome is in conjuncCon with Council, agreed a porCon of land within expected for the operaCons of the Maleny Swimming Pool its lease area (Maleny Sports Park) that will be retained for this coming season, so well done to everyone involved. possible development of the Maleny AquaCc Centre. Since these discussions, not surprisingly Maleny District President of MDSRC Mike Norman said "Maleny Sport & Rec Club has fielded a number of inquiries Hydrotherapy Inc, the Maleny Health and Fitness Centre (t/ regarding updates on development of a new Swimming Pool a The Maleny Community Gym) and the Maleny Indoor for Maleny. The current posiCon and latest informaCon, as AquaCc Centre Steering Group Inc are members of MDSRC far as MDSRC is aware is that: and are progressing with development plans for On the 18th November 2018 Council ResoluCon OM18/188 was carried unanimously by Council. The ResoluCon was:
construcCon of their faciliCes within the MDSRC lease area.
That Council: receive and note the report Ctled "Maleny AquaCc Centre Feasibility Study” acknowledge and uphold the recommendaCons as endorsed through Council's previous Planning documents in relaCon to a Maleny AquaCc Centre note no funding is provided in Council's 10 year capital works program toward a new AquaCc Facility in Maleny, given exisCng and forecast catchments and endorsed planning outcomes support the Maleny community in their endeavours to develop a Hydrotherapy and Gymnasium facility, on the basis of these being built, funded and managed by the community (conCnue to support community access to the Maleny State School Pool through a Funding Agreement with the Maleny Swimming Club and in the event that an AquaCc Facility in Maleny was to become a viable proposiCon and funding becomes available, the porCon of land idenCfied
These three groups will take responsibility for dra]ing Business Plans for their developments and once finalised, the groups, together with MDSRC, will submit joint approval applicaCons for consideraCon by Council. Planning is currently underway to bring municipal infrastructure services to the proposed development areas. I hope that this informaCon will assist the community to understand some of the background to the planning process and the stage that this development has reached.”
Maleny Historical Society The Maleny Historical Society exists to collect, store, preserve, restore and display examples of past life in Maleny The Historical Village is open to the public onTuesdays & Saturdays, from 9.00am to 4.00pm or by appointment. Phone Kim the caretaker -on 07 5499 9030 Entry is by donation. Tour & school groups accommodated. Morning tea & lunch available by appointment.
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Witta Rec Club's New Committee At their recent AGM, the Witta Rec Club’s new committee was sworn in, with President Lynda Burgess, Vice President David Lowden, Secretary Kate Lawley, Treasure Leca. Winter, Bar Convener Doug Cox and Kitchen Convener Helen Baker all duly elected. A very special presentation was also made, accompanied by a beautiful plaque and flowers, when Helen was made a Life Member in recognition of her many years of volunteering and support of the Club. President Lynda awarding Life Membership to Helen Baker
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Latest Qld Covid Rules
Restrictions eased recently and here is a quick summary of what's changed from 4pm Friday 2 October: • Allow standing drinking and eating indoors and outdoors where operating under a COVID Safe Plan or Checklist.
What changed at 1am Thursday 1 October Outdoor density requirements relaxed for businesses with a COVID Safe Plan or Checklist to one person per 2 square metres. The maximum number of attendees permitted at outdoor events with a COVID Safe Event Checklist has been increased from 500 to 1000 people per event. The seated capacity of outdoor stadiums and amphitheatres has been increased from 50 per cent to up to 75 per cent with a COVID Safe Plan in place. The requirements for occupant density for accommodation providers has been clarified.
Overview All businesses can open, in line with the COVID Safe Framework. All businesses may now have one person per 4 square metres on their premises indoors, or one person per 2 square metres outdoors. Businesses with a floor space less than 200 square metres can have one person per 2 square metres, up to 50 people at a time. Businesses that have never been required to close (e.g. grocery stores) can continue to operate as they have been. Note, physical distancing rules still apply. So wherever possible, people should remain 1.5 metres away from others (except if they are in the same group). For full details, read the official public health direction on the Queensland Government’s website. StandBy Support After Suicide provides a home or community visit and phone call support to those who have been bereaved or impacted by suicide. When community members have been impacted by suicide they can reach out to StandBy and get specialised support which, research shows, helps them to cope better. If you know anyone who would benefi t from confi dential support or workshops, please phone 0418 656 764. Maleny District Sport and Recreation Club Inc
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The Range Croquet Club - Maleny Ken Barker and Vince Carbery competed to see who could make the most fundamental errors in their game on Thursday. Short roquets were missed. Simple approach shots were fluffed. Hoops were bombed.
demonstrating the approach shot, one of the most important in croquet, to Janelle Wilson, Priscilla Vickers, Wallace Roy, Sarah (behind Wallace) and Lynette Evans.
Fortunately, an approaching storm allowed an early cessation and, with the scores at 4 –3 in Vince’s favour they both claimed unfinished game status for the debacle.
The shot attempts to place the blue striker ball 15 to 30 cm directly in front of the hoop and the black croqueted ball beyond the hoop so that blue can rush it somewhere useful after making the hoop.
Sarah Widin, Gillian Bradley, Donna Manning and Lynette Evans were much more sensible playing a game where no scores were recorded.
Sunday saw the welcome return to the lawn of Val Carbery who teamed up with Stuart Craig to beat Helen Andrews and Janelle 16 –4.
The attached photograph shows Vince, at Saturday coaching,
Miggy Mackey played well against Vince despite being beaten 16 – 12.Our excellent lawns are situated 200 m in on the right side of the show-grounds.
From the1st October we will be meeting at2pm for a 2.30 start for all social play games i.e. Thursdays and Sundays. Coaching will still be from8am – 10am on Saturday mornings until further notice. Play days: Thursday and Sunday 2.00 pm for 2.30. Contact Sarah for other days. Please arrive at 2pm for games to be arranged by 2.30. Coaching:is available on Saturday mornings at 8 am Our web address is: https:// rangecroquetatmaleny.org.au For details contact Sarah Widin 0417640704 (President), Vince Carbery 54942193 (vicepresident), or Priscilla Vickers 54943555 (secretary).
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