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Stackable Biscuit Tins - 1950’s

Every household had one of these stackable biscuit tins on the kitchen bench - always full of “goodies”.

“Mother always knew best”.

Maleny RSL Remembers those Who Have fallen!

Whilst the Maleny Anzac Day March down Maple Street is the most heavily supported of the day’s events by Maleny Residents there are other ceremonies throughout the day.

The day begins with a traditional Dawn Service at the RSL Maleny Cenotaph, adjacent to the RSL Memorial Hall. This is followed by the traditional Gunbarrel Breakfast.

There is also a brief service at the Witta Cemetery. . At the conclusion of the service, participants are invited to move to the graves of individual veterans. Pausing for a moment of reflection proves to be a moving experience and solemn reminder of the sacrifice made by our Veterans.

At about 9.40a.m a service will be held at The Soldiers Memorial Walk at the Soldiers Memorial Hospital. Participants are invited to gather at the Gazebo behind the Hospital.

The march assembles at Cooke Park, on the corner of Fig & Maple streets by 10am. The March then sets off at 10.30 am, proceeding along Maple to the RSL Maleny Cenotaph for the Commemorative Service at 11am.

On arrival at the Cenotaph there will be the usual greetings and prayers followed by messages from senior Military officers with tales of heroism from past service personnel and a dedication to all those who are currently serving.

Following the service, lunch will available in the RSL Maleny Memorial Hall followed by the playing of traditional games for those who wish to participate.

“Lest we all

Maleny RSL. Program for the day:

4.28am Dawn Service, RSL Maleny Cenotaph, followed by a Gunfire Breakfast

9:00am Witta Cemetery

9:45am Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital Service

10:30am Maleny Citizen’s Commemoration Service

11:00 am All assemble for arrival of parade and start of Service at RSL Maleny Cenotaph – followed with lunch and traditional games in the RSL Maleny Memorial Hall.

Around Glass house Electorate with Mr Andrew Powell M.P.

Aussies love to gamble, but do they go too far?

Let’s face it, Aussies love to gamble. From a game of two up on ANZAC Day to a flutter on Melbourne Cup or a punt on the horses or footy, to those “one-armed bandits” - the pokie machine.

For most, it’s a passing occasion, a special treat, some fun on a Friday night. For others, it becomes an addiction.

I’m pleased we return most of the taxes from gambling back to the community through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund…but that doesn’t always sit comfortably with me.

After meeting Val and Jennie from Relationships Australia Qld - who have the largest and longest

running gambling help service in the state - I feel even less comfortable.

Do you know we only provide 0.6% of the taxes we take back into gambling harm minimisation. And that a simple doubling or tripling of that to 1.2 or 1.8% in line with other Australian states - lifting the annual contribution from $10 million to $20 or $30 million - would allow services like Relationships Australia to reach more problem gamblers.

There’s a state budget coming up in June. I’ll be pushing for this much needed increase. Would value your support of the cause.

Just some local news from Fisher

Mr. Andrew Wallace Federal MP for Fisher

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Sunshine Coast residents are deeply disillusioned by the inaction of both the Federal and State Labor Governments regarding critical infrastructure funding on the Southern Sunshine Coast.

SunshineCoast MP Andrew Wallace stated that while the 2019 Budget allocated $5 million for the vital Sunshine Coast Roads Improvement Study, the Albanese Government's decision to delay $2.1 million throws a spanner into its progress and demonstrates the difference in approach of the former Coalition Government which allocated more than $5.8 billion since his election in 2016. When coupled with the Queensland State Labor Government's failure to adequately address congested roads, residents and businesses are right in feeling abandoned.

"The Sunshine Coast deserves better than empty promises and political gamesmanship. State and Federal Labor have failed to secure the investment our community desperately needs. We need leadership, not finger-pointing between Brisbane and Canberra”.

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The original study, a joint investment of $5.75 million aimed to create a comprehensive plan for improved access to Caloundra, Kawana, and surrounding areas.

"The inaction by both Federal and State Labor governments is particularly concerning when we consider further cuts made to other infrastructure projects across the Sunshine Coast region."

"Federal Labor’s decision to cut $7 million allocated in the 2021-22 Federal Budget for a new transport corridor connecting Nicklin Way to the CBD north of the Caloundra Road roundabout, is a major blow for Caloundra residents and commuters."

"Withholding funding and failing to deliver on previous commitments is a slap in the face to residents who face daily gridlock. We need both the Federal and State Labor Governments to get their act together.

Release the remaining funds, collaborate effectively, and deliver a long-term solution for a safer, more efficient road network for our area.”

Around Division 5 with Cr Winston Johnston

To contact Cr Winston Johnston

winston.johnston@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

2024 Division 5 Roadworks now in progresse

I am grateful to be back in Sunshine Coast Councillor for Division 5. Division 5 is an extremely diverse division ... with seven towns and 26 districts, it’s difficult to get around and be well known in all areas.

Work has begun on an upgrade to a car park and lookout area on Mt View Road, Maleny. This will make this unofficial car park safer and up to specifications.

During roadwork traffic management measures will be in place, The work is expected to continue on until early July, depending on weather conditions.

Please drive safely through the area, not only for your own safety, but for that of those working on the improvements

Repair works to Stabilise Embankments on Hovard Road Bald Knob. This work

POLITICAL COMMENT MADE BY Qld Police Minister Mr Mark Ryan said: “The Miles Labor government is a new government, with new leadership and new ideas to drive community safety.”

“????Really a new government”

includes rock fill installation works. This is the first of three slips to be completed along this road. These works are expected to continue into May.

You can tune into the meeting live by visiting Council’s website at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrAop7lu5Q4

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Maleny Commerce News

Have you got your Local Shopping Gift Card Yet?

Maleny Commerce supports local businesses

While it may not be possible to source all our needs from our local retailers and tradesman, here are a few reasons to think twice before you make your next purchase:

It Creates local jobs and it is personal;

Shopping locally helps Australia grow;

Shopping locally gives better consumer choice and better customer service because you are shopping with a friend;

Assists local businesses support local community & sporting groups; It reduces your carbon footprint

Will you really support local businesses?

About Maleny Commerce

Maleny and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. is an incorporated body representing the business community since 1986. It is now known as Maleny Commerce.

The Chamber represents the local Maleny and District business community. Join us at one of our monthly business breakfasts.

www.malenycommerce.org.au

Maleny Commerce seek to have working relationships with all local businesses and desire to create an environment of mutual concern for sustainable living and the betterment of our Maleny community. One of the major items has been the “Why Leave Town” gift cards which can be redeemed at many local businesses. The whole idea of the Why Leave Town Gift Card is that it can only be spent in the participating businesses of that town…hence keeping the money local!

To find out where they can be redeemed visit: https://www.whyleavetown.com/community/maleny/

Who remembers

when, where and how these groups served Maleny.

Original Maleny Traffic chaos

The note to the left was seen in a local newspaper in the 1940’s. Even then traffic caused a problemso what has changed.

Maleny got its own police officer in 1952, Progress sometimes travels slowly.

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Licenced Roadworthy Inspector on the premises

What happens to electric car batteries in a smash?

Lithium-ion batteries pack massive amounts of energy into small batteries, and when these batteries catch on fire, they are harder to put out.

However, electric vehicle makers have created safety protocols and installed various sensors, fuses, and circuit Breakers to disconnect batteries when a collision occurs.

There is no one method to manage an EV battery fire, rather three methods used globally that have emerged as best practice; Cool, Burn, Submerge. Each of these EV fire incident management methods are valid options for fighting the fire.

Need a Roadworthy Certificate?

Maleny Service Centre have a Licenced Roadworthy Inspector on the premises and we know only too well what it takes to make your vehicle safe and roadworthy.

All vehicles (including trucks, motorbikes and trailers) must have a Safety or Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) if being sold, registered for the first time or being re-registered in Queensland. Registered Vehicles cannot be solid without a RWC.

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We are dedicated and passionate about servicing, repairing and maintaining one of your most valuable assets, your Motor Vehicle.

Emergency (POLICE, FIRE, AMBULANCE): 000

Moreton Bay Regional Council – 3205 0555

Sunshine Coast Council – 5475 7272

Crime Stoppers – 1800 333 000

Policelink – 131 444

Energex general enquiries – 131 253

Loss of electricity supply – 13 62 62

Priority emergency (electrical hazards) – 13 19 62

Unitywater – 1300 086 489

Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800

Lifeline – 131 114

Poison Hotline – 131 126

SES – 132500

Traffic Reports – 131 940

Translink – 131 230

It is easy to explore through Online Newspapers

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Maleny SES looking for volunteers

Maleny State Emergency Service Group is looking for some volunteers to help get our community through the next disaster season.

You can put your desire to get involved to good use and serve our community. An easy way to do that by becoming a State Emergency Service (SES) volunteer.

Active SES members perform a diverse range of functions to respond to local, state and national disasters and emergencies.

By joining the SES you may respond to many different types of activations as a result of disasters and emergencies.

An SES volunteer has an opportunity to participate in and develop a variety of emergency and rescue skills, including chainsaw operations, flood boat operations, road crash rescue and land search.

Not only will you be helping your community, you will make some great mates along the way.

Volunteers are given training to ensure that they have enough skills to be able to handle whatever task you need to do..

Maleny SES Volunteer group

Be Prepared for severe weather events

What to do if you need assistance

For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000).For storm and flood related property damage.

Call the

State Emergency Service: 132 500.

To keep up to date with Emergency Warnings

Tune into warnings and updates from your local ABC radio and TV stations

Important Phone numbers for assistance during or after a major emergency service.

When disaster strikes you need to follow the advice of authorities on staying put or evacuating and follow your emergency plan.

To find out where to find assistance during or after a major emergency service.

https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Living-andCommunity/Community-Safety/Disasters/emergencies

Maleny Visitor Information Centre

The Maleny Visitor Information Centre is a not for profit, long-standing, independent community service, run by volunteers. The Centre is a ticket selling agency for Maleny Film Society movie screenings along with a range of quality souvenirs and postcards, with a distinctively Maleny flavour along with information about places and events around the area.

The Centre is situated at 2/23 Maple Street, Maleny. It is open 7 days a week between 9.30am-4.00pm.

Closed only on Good Friday and Christmas Day.

If you have lost something on your visit to Maleny check with the centre as often items are handed in there. Phone: 07 5499 9033

To find out more about the Maleny Visitors Information Centre and talk to the volunteers or visit the web site:

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YSpotlight on Remote Access Scams

ou may have heard the term “Remote Access Scam” multiple times over the last few years. With so many advances in technology, this type of scam has increased across the industry, with hundreds of millions of dollars lost each year by hard-working Australians to them. But, do you really know what a RAT scam is? Let’s take a further look.

A Remote Access Tool (RAT) is a type of software or app that, once downloaded, allows other users to remotely connect to your device. Usually, someone will contact you initially by phone, SMS or email, claiming to be from a technology-based business, or sometimes even from the bank itself.

They may tell you that there is “something wrong” with your device and ask you to download an app or program (the remote access tool or RAT) to access your device and help you fix the issue.

They may ask you for your personal banking details and or personal identity details or request to view or control your internet banking session while you are making a payment for their “services” or suggest you buy their own software. This way they can attempt to, or actually capture, your information to defraud you and your accounts. Thousands of people fall victim to Remote Access Scams each year, so it's important to stay alert.

If you suspect you're talking to a scammer

• Do not give out any banking or personal information – this includes your internet banking details, card details, one time password, or identity information such as your drivers licence or passport details.

• Do not download the remote access tool (or any other app) if it is requested by the caller.

• Hang up the phone or cease corresponding via SMS or email immediately.

If you suspect you have fallen victim to a scammer

• Cease all contact with the suspected scammer immediately and do not re-engage with them, if they attempt to make additional contact with you.

• Contact your bank as soon as possible and provide us as much detail as you can, on your interactions with the suspected scammer. Keep any correspondence you have with the person/s.

• Visit an IT Specialist to have all devices cleaned, that may have been compromised with a remote access tool or possible malware.

Maleny Community Groups & When they meet!

Community Groups that form the back bone of the Maleny Community

Maleny Rotary Club Meeting. Times

1st and 3rd Wednesdays. 6-30pm for 7pm

Maleny Hotel, Bunya St. Maleny

Email: secretary.maleny@rotary9600.org

president.maleny@rotary9600.org

Maleny Probus Club Meeting. Times

Maleny Uniting Church, Landsborough Road, Maleny

Meet 10 am on the 4th Wednesday of each month.

Feb to November

1300 856 859

Queensland Country Women's Association - Maleny Branch Meetings at The Verandah Room 23 Maple Street, Maleny

8:00 am - 11:30 am. 4th Monday of Month.

Email: qcwa.maleny@gmail.com

The Zonta Club of Blackall Range Meetings at

Various between Montville and Maleny. Dinner meeting 3rd Tuesday of month 6pm.

Email: membership@zontablackrange.org.au president@zontablackallrange.org.au

Apex Club of Maleny

Meeting. Times

1ST & 3RD MONDAYS, 7.00PM.

Email maleny@apex.org.au. Postal PO BOX 39.

MALENY, QLD 4552 0487770653

Maleny Senior Citizens Meetings at

The Verandah Room 23 Maple Street, Maleny

8:00 am - 11:30 am. 4th Monday of Month.

Activities include card games, meetings and regular bus trips

Email: margarry1@bigpond.com

0409 266 507

The LIONS CLUB OF MALENYBLACKALL RANGE Inc.

Meetings at

Maleny Uniting Church Hall

On the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm

Monthly Dinner Meeting held at The Orangery, 10 Mountain View Rd, at 6.30pm on 4th Tuesday of month

Email: maleny-blackall-range@lionsq3.org.au

Maleny Commerce Meetings at

Monthly breakfast networking meetings.

2nd Tuesday of the month.

Venues to be advised.

Email: info@malenycommerce.org.au

Being a part of a community can make us feel as though we are a part of something greater than ourselves.

An Old Codger’s Thoughts & Opinions

Can we afford to keep Ex Prime Ministers in lives of luxury?

When one looks at the proficiency and motivations of some of Ex-Prime Ministers and how they have caused social problems for the Australian community through, either incompetence or more likely following their own agenda why should we benefit them with the many expensive perks that they retain for a lifetime?

As more of us are reaching retirement age we are forced to consider just how we will continue to pay for our lifestyle. Whilst most of us have worked diligently for periods of about 50 years there is no certainty of reasonable continuing finances.

Wouldn’t it be nice to keep getting paid for a job long after you chuck it in or get fired? This is just one of the many perks afforded to all former Australian Prime Ministers. Not only will they get very large guaranteed pensions they also have a seemingly endless and expensive range of perks, none of which are available to the average Aussie. This generally means they can claim for domestic travel (as long as it’s a regular scheduled service), car costs, office facilities, office admin, telecommunications, publications and newspaper subscriptions plus family travel.

And that lasts until they die.

Sure the duties of a Prime Minister whilst in office is stressful and duties are long and tiring. They do forfeit much time with families. However, they are well paid whilst in office and they seek this prestigious office of their own free will.

Many other Aussies also work in stressful jobs and also forfeit special times with their families in their doing their jobs.

Several former prime ministers have also used their status as a former PM to land high-flying jobs after their time in public office has ended whilst continuing to receive their large pensions and use their expensive perks. Many of the perks in respect to travel also goes to spouses which includes defacto partners.

With the Australian Budget being in so far in the red perhaps now is the time for perks, except for a reasonable pension for ex Prime Ministers to be ceased.

It should be remembered that “governments” do not have money of their own - only money that has been take from the taxpayer. The less money spent at “the trough” means a bit more is left for the average Aussie taxpayer.

Truthful Jones says

And he swears that it 100% true - No Bulls##t”

Truthful Jones Tells us that he remembers one night at the Maleny Hotel when he was having a quiet snort when he noticed this bloke at the other end of the bar, just looking at his drink. He stays like that for half of an hour.

Then, this big trouble-making truck driver steps next to him, takes the drink from the old mate, and just drinks it all down. The poor man starts crying. The truck driver says, "Come on man, I was just joking. Here, I'll buy you another drink. I just can't stand to see a man cry."

"No, it's not that. This day is the worst of my life. First, I fall asleep, and I go late to my office. My boss, outrageous, fires me. When I leave the building, to my car, I found out it was stolen. The police said that they can do nothing. I get a cab to return home, and when I leave it, I remember I left my wallet and credit cards there. The cab driver just drives away."

"I go home, and when I get there, I find my wife in bed with the gardener. I leave home, and come to this bar.

And just when I was thinking about putting an end to my life, you show up and drink my poison.

Just shows - sometimes it pays not to play jokes on people you don’t know too well!

I was once at the rail station in Cork when a countryman came to the counter near me and he said to the ticket man:

“I'd like a return ticket,” he says. “Where to?” Said the ticket man

“To here!” says the Irishman

Local Groups News

There is a Recreational Group in Maleny and Surrounds that will cater for your desires!

WEEKLY COMMUNITY EVENTS!

Maleny Scottish Country Dancing every Monday 7 to 9 pm RSL Hall. Call 0432 251 606.

Social Tennis every Monday 8.00 am Witta Tennis Club. All Welcome.

Mixed Social Tennis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6.30am to 8.30am Maleny Showgrounds

Ladies Social Tennis every Thursday at 7.30am Maleny Showgrounds.

Maleny Bowls Club. – TUESDAY AM BOWLS, 8.30am for 9.00am . 2 games + morning tea $12 per player. Rink Winner Prizes. Visitors and players welcome. Call Joe 0401 987 900 to book your place

WEDNESDAY- 6 pm. TWILIGHT BOWLS & BURGER. $17 p.p. Bowls only $12 p.p. Learners welcome, bowls provided. Call Wendy 0438 399 604.

FRIDAY PM play SCROUNGERS ‘BOWLS WITH A MATE ’ 1pm for 1.30pm (winter), 2 pm (from November). Bowls can be provided. Call Wendy 0438 399 604.

Combined Probus Club of Maleny Inc. Meets every 4th Wednesday from February to November at 10.00 am at the Uniting Church, Landsborough Rd, Maleny. Contact malenyprobus@gmail.com or membership enquiries 0408070823

Muzika Maleny local musicians First Thursday of Each Month from 6.30 pm Maleny RSL.

Pattemore House Open House Morning every Friday 10.00 am - 12 noon 15, Porters Lane.

Diggers Dining every Friday evening 4.30 bar opens Maleny RSL.

Tennis Under Lights every Friday Witta Tennis Club. BYO drinks and nibbles Contact. Pauline 0428 253 070.

Hinterland Country Music Day. Second Saturday each month in the big shed at the Maleny Museum Precinct.

Maleny Trail Parkrun every Saturday 7.00 am Maleny District Sport & Rec Club House Maleny Precinct.

Witta Tennis Club Social Tennis every Saturday 1.00 pm. All Welcome.

Witta Wheels every 3rd Sunday each month 8.00 am - 11.00 am Witta Recreation Club

Maleny Markets every Sunday 8am to 2pm Maleny RSL.

Social Table Tennis every Sunday 1 - 5 pm Maleny High School Activity Centre. All welcome!

Combined Probus Club of Maleny Inc. Meets every 4th Wednesday from February to November at 10.00 am at the Uniting Church, Landsborough Rd, Maleny. Contact malenyprobus@gmail.com or membership enquiries 0408070823

Please email your weekly regular event to malenysportspark@gmail.com for inclusion every week

Today’s Thought

"Your self-worth is determined by you. You don't have to depend on someone telling you who you are."

Bribie Island - WW11 …defending Australia

Whilst work on Fort Bribie actually started in 1939 it was not carried out as a priority. Fort Bribie was established as a defence for Brisbane and Moreton Bay.

Following the bombing of Pearl Harbour on December 7th 1941 by the Japanese Imperial Navy and Air Force grave concern was held for coastal Australia that similar events would happen on Australian soil work really became more urgent.

In fact a number of Australian locations were attacked by the Japanese, those included Broome, Wyndham, Darwin, Townsville and more importantly Sydney Harbour along with a number of Australian o! shore islands.

Right from the outbreak of war in 1939 a military presence was established on Bribie Island. Prior to that the main defence of Moreton Bay was directed from Fort Lytton.

Early in WW11 it was realised that the coastal areas of Australia were under defended and as a result some preliminary defence precautions were undertaken, even if not too seriously. One such installation commenced in leisure was Fort Bribie on the ocean side of Bribie Island.

During WW! the Royal Navy began experimenting with an electrical lloop system that could detect ships and submarines when they passed over cables laid on the floor of the ocean.

It was during WW11 that this system became extensively used by the British and the British Dominions as a harbour defence measure.

Such an establishment was destine for Bribie Island when the RAN Naval Loop Station No

Maleny’s Sallaway Brothers assist with Fort Bribie construction

The Sallaway Brothers from Maleny played an integral part of the setup of Fort Bribie.

In association with Col Barnett, Jack and Reg Sallaway and Malcolm McKinnon transported the two 6” naval guns to Blacks Beach, now Golden Beach from Fort Lytton in Brisbane from where they were transported by barge to Fort Bribie.

Malcolm McKinnon drove the truck from Fort Lytton. The gun barrels were way too long for the truck, and apparently made the steering very light on the trips up from Lytton, -- and it had to be reversed onto the barge for the barrel/s to poke through the barge’s cabin. The truck had no windscreen, no roof, no mudguards and a wooden seat.

The photo above shows the old “picnic-shelter shed” in the background at Tripcony Park, adjacent to Bulcock Beach, Caloundra, where the guns and associated equipment were loaded onto the flat -bottom barge -- it may well have been the old barge called “Waterhen.”

The guns had originally come from the WW1 light cruiser, HMAS Sydney and had been

Bribie Island - WW11 …defending Australia

Continued from Previous Page

Fort Bribie duty was a hard life

Fort Bribie was manned by a number of Units, however the main body of soldiers were from the AIF Coastal Defence Unit.

Initially the conditions were fairly primitive however Japanese interest in Moreton Bay caused major renovations and upgrades to be made making this installation the main defence establishment for the defence of Brisbane.

Some Military historians believe that this establishment became so important because it was to be the point from which the Australian Government had decided to abandon the northern part of Australia to the enemy should they attack from the north. Even the beaches at Bondi had barbed wire entanglements to slow the Japanese soldiers should they land.

This plan, known as the Brisbane Line was officially denied by the government of the day but the rumour was widely believed because the US General McArthur once referred to it. It was believed that Australia could only defend the south eastern part of Australia basically in a circle from Brisbane around to Adelaide in South

Sinking of the Centaur

The Centaur, 2/3rd Australian Hospital Ship, was a motor passenger ship converted in early 1943 for use as a hospital ship. In November 1941 it had rescued survivors of the German auxiliary cruiser Kormoran after it had sunk and been sunk by HMAS Sydney.

On 12 May 1943 the clearly marked and lighted Hospital Ship, Centaur sailed unescorted from Sydney at 0945 hours carrying her crew and normal staff, as well as stores and equipment of the 2/12th Field Ambulance but no patients. It was sunk without warning by a torpedo from the Japanese submarine 1-177 under the command of Lt Commander Nakagawa on the 14th May 1943 but that is a story for another time!

Fort Bribie gets a hospital!

Fort Bribie was one of the primary defences for Brisbane during World War 2.

As the threat from the Japanese began to grow the Department of Defence saw the need to establish a hospital at Fort Bribie. Soldiers remembered a 24bed underground hospital which was called a C.C.S.- Casualty Clearing Station. 24-bed underground E-shaped Hospital with two entrances”. The building dug into a sand hill with a sandbag wall hiding the entrance.

It is believed that this hospital was built underground to protect it from shelling of the enemy. The roof was constructed from ti-trees cut on site then a layer of sand placed over the top. The purpose of an underground hospital was for Emergency use only, in case of enemy invasion. Normally any sick personnel was always sent to the hospital in nearby Caloundra.

Records show the first Doctor was posted to Fort Bribie In July 1943.

It is unknown if this building was in fact ever used as a hospital. Possibly this was because of the war in New Guinea stopping the Japanese troops from actually coming further south thus the need for the hospital subsided.

It is believed that this construction was subsequently used as a storage unit until a fire that was lit to clear away undergrowth got away and destroyed it!

Military Jetty at Golden Beach

One of the iconic landmarks at Golden Beach today is the Military Jetty. It is one of the popular fishing spots for many families. It was originally built during WW11 as a mainland supply point for Fort Bribie.

The buildings that form part of the WW11 Fort Bribie Establishment have been entered into the Queensland Heritage Register and are now managed by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.

The photo below shows the supply tender used to transport both troops and supplies across the passage to Bribie Island.

Couple renew their vows after 50 years!

Cliff and Janette Robbins of Maleny have just renewed their wedding vows after 54 years of marriage having first been married inCardiff, Waled on the 4th April, 1920.

Unfortunately, Cliff suffers from dementia and now resides inOpal Care Home at Birtinya. Dementia has caused Cliff to forget that he is already married to “the girl of his dreams” and continues to ask Janette to marry him whenever she visits.

Well-known Malenyite, Jared Ashcroft works at Opal Care on the nursing / support staff and he wondered if a wedding vow renewal ceremony might be just what was needed for Cliff and Janet. Following discussions with their family Jared and staff at Opal Care set about planning their “wedding”.

Rev Peter and Michelle Maher of the Range Church in Montville, also from Maleny assisted with the conduct of the wedding. Janette said that Cliff was “the love of her life” and she would continue to care for him for as long as is left in life for them both.

Congratulations Cliff and Janette.

MAMA

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What a great idea

“take a seat and a moment of silence”

The seat pictured is situated at the Beaudesert RSL Club.

What a great idea and a way of remembering every day those who served for us all

How could a seat similar to this be located somewhere in Maleny to remind us about those who served for us all?

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What do we really mean when we say our toilet paper helps build toilets?

We trust that our partner organisations know how to best improve global access to proper sanitation – that means our donation could go to building toilets. To put it into perspective, a child under five dies every two minutes from diarrhoea diseases caused by poor water and sanitation. Profits from the sale of this toilet paper is used to building toilets, but could also mean it supports larger clean water projects. This is a win - win situation!

Photo below shows: Peter- Jared- CliffJanette and Michelle after the ceremony.

Selling or buying a property!

Here are a few things to consider during the process With Trove Easton of Easton Lawyers, Maleny

It has hardly gone unnoticed there’s a bit of a stampede underway from the more intensely COVID affected southern states to the beautiful and considerably less affected Sunshine State.

However as physics tells us everything has an equal and opposite reaction and in this case that result has been a different kind. The outbreak of a whooper of a property boom in South-East Queensland!

Fourteen Day Finance

Pre the current frantic market, the standard Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) Contracts which document the bulk of house, townhouse, unit, apartment and rural land and building sales in Queensland had an average finance approval time frame of about fourteen days. However, due to the massive increase in demand currently being placed on real estate agents, finance brokers, banks and other financial institutions [should I include law firms and government agencies] twentyone days is the minimum and it can take longer to get finance approval.

This being the case the flood of Southerners moving north expecting a quick settlement may have unreasonable expectations about how quickly their new property will move through the settlement process, as Queensland always had a reputation for fast thirty-day

settlements as opposed to the slower Southern states.

And we did, in a normal market. But this is not a normal market cycle and Queensland notwithstanding a highly advanced electronic property titling system, can only work as fast as the people within it.

The Pest in Inspections

While I hope by now ,I’m starting to preach to the choir, while we are delighted to have you join us here in the best state in Australia, not that we don’t all love a trip to the south for skiing, shopping, eating and well, all the other great stuff you have on offer… we just prefer to live here in Queensland (I’ll spare you the slogan).

So, another hurdle you will need to climb over to come join us here in the beautiful north will be the timing of your inspections.

While we have a great many well qualified building and pest inspectors, when sales are happening at the rate they are during a property boom as we are currently experiencing, there are going to be delays.

There are a finite number of qualified inspectors and at the moment an infinite number of properties to be inspected.

So like the finance when purchasing in Queensland be mindful that you allow at least 14 days for if possible for property inspections, noting to the purchaser that it is difficult during this boom to get a booking due

to the overload of work at present.

Better to ask up front now than try to negotiate and extension under the contract and have it fall over after you have told your family and friends you’re moving to the beautiful Sunshine Coast.

Thirty Day Settlements a Myth

Once upon a time (pre COVID) in Queensland the wonderful magical land settlement on a contract only took 30 days even if subject to finance.

However, now post COVID, mid property boom, mid overloaded finance infrastructure and inspection systems the reality is closer to forty-five days for settlement.

Snail Mail

Now I mentioned above that we are pretty darn tech savvy here in the Sunshine State. So we might like to spend our days sitting under a palm tree sipping a cool one, but we do it with a laptop while designing code!

So the bulk of our conveyancing in Queensland is electronic, none of this waddling off to a registry office nonsense we just press a button and it’s done.

However, the law is still a bit ancient and try as it would to keep up with the modern world

Continued next page

Selling or buying a property!

Here are a few things to consider during the process

With Trove Easton of Easton Lawyers, Maleny

(and it is trying) it does from time-to-time lag behind just a bit.

One area where it can lag is verification of identification. There are restraints on verifying identification for example, that require law firms to ‘physically’ view or witness certain items. This means we must rely on good old snail mail.

If any of you have tried using mail lately, you will know that the term ‘express’ can be a tad exaggerated, further slowing down the process of the contract progressing to completion.

No Quickies in Queensland

So I guess my conclusions are and my advice to those of you moving north (as you should) from the Southern states to beautiful Queensland is this, the quicky settlement days of Queensland are in the past.

While we are pretty much COVID free

we are suffering from a bit of cue of folks wanting to get through the border bubble and into our trouble-free sunshine filled zone.

So while we welcome you with open arms, please exercise calm and patience as there are an awful lot of you in the cue and we will serve you as quickly as we can.

Should you need assistance with property or any other legal matters in Queensland please contact Easton Lawyers.

Easton Lawyers Contact details are:

Easton Lawyers

62 Maple Street, Maleny. Qld. 4552

Phone. 0754943511

FAX: (07) 5494 2477

P.O. Box 255 Maleny. Qld. 4552.

Email: reception@eastonlawyers.com.au

Web Address:

http://eastonlawyers.com.au/

Easton Lawyers are your Local Lawyers in Maleny, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Queensland, Australia. The practice has had a few name changes over its 30 plus years but has been owned by Tove Easton, Principal Lawyer since 2007.

Visit our web site to find out more about our areas of expertise

Landsborough Museum to celebrate District’s 100 years

Web Address:

http://eastonlawyers.com.au/

The Historic Landsborough Museum is about to celebrate the life of the historic 1924 Landsborough Shire Council Chambers which is a state heritage-listed building. The Chambers is now the home of the Landsborough Museum since the Landsborough Shire amalgamated with the Caloundra shire in 1968 and moved to Caloundra.

In 1976 the Landsborough Historical Society secured a lease over the building and in 1975 the building was opened as the Landsborough Shire Historical Museum.

Find our more at:

https://heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/landsborough-museum

News from Witta Recreational Club

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Hire of Club Facilities

The vision of the club is to provide country club services to be enjoyed by the local community and visitors to the area.

The excellent facilities of the Witta Recreation Club are available for hire for events such as weddings, sports days, family gatherings.

The club has a Certified Kitchen/Catering facilities including a stove, pots & pans, dishwasher, crockery and utensils. The Bushman’s Bar is practically fitted out with a large capacity for the cold storage of a range of beverages. The Bushman’s Bar is located at the core of the Witta Recreation Club. Service from the bar can be provided to customers on the covered hard standing overlooking the playing pitches, or directly into the Clubroom.

Inquiries can be made via the internet at:

https://wittarec.club/facilities/make-a-booking

You can find out more about the Witta Recreation Club at their web site at:

https://wittarec.club/

Did you Know?

In this week of solemn ANZAC Day remembrances - here is a fact that many people do not realise.

Although we use poppies to honour the fallen on Anzac Day, the idea of using the flowers doesn’t come from Australia at all. It started thanks to a Canadian named John McCrae who wrote a WWI poem called In Flanders Fields.

Poppies now serve as a reminder of the loss of all veterans in all wars here in Australia, in Canada, in the United States and in many countries around the world.

Witta Recreational Club

Bar Open Wednesday afternoons 4.30pm to 6.30pm.

All Welcome

Touch Season has started with the Canteen and Bar operating every FRIDAY Night from 6pm Available for Hire for Private functions – Birthday Celebrations – Weddings etc.

We are always looking for new members and volunteers.

Contact us by email at. - presidentwittarec@gmail.com

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We always recommend talking with an accredited installer in your area, as they’re fully trained to look at all your individual needs and advise on the correct sized system.

RedEarth’s PowerOasis is a fully integrated, ready-to-run and modular Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) catering for the niche 50-400kVA power range.

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Local Community News

Latest Community Groups news and updates

Maleny Senior Citizens Notes

MANAGEMENT MEETINGS ARE NORMALLY THE 3RD MONDAY AND GENERAL MEETING 4TH

MONDAY EACH MONTH

April 2024

BUSY NEEDLES 11th. - 25th is ANZAC DAYam

INDOOR BOWLS 3rd 10th, 17th and 24th

DROP IN 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th

COMMITTEE MEETING 15th at Lynda’s place 8.30am (many thanks)

GENERAL MEETING … 22nd. Usual time 915am for a 930am start. A speaker from the Stroke Foundation should be with us 14th Sausage Sizzle.

ANZAC DAY. March …25th Everyone welcome to march under our banner.

I like to make lists. I also like to leave them on the kitchen bench and then guess what’s on the list when I am at the supermarket.

Time to think about joining the Glasshouse Seniors as they are arranging another trip to Esk Bush Bash in August.

May 2024

Due to the local council elections on 16th March there will be a few changes.

BUSY NEEDLES 14th (in the Bicentennial Room) and 28th

INDOOR BOWLS . NO BOWLS 6th or 13th then 20th and 27th

DROP IN 1st, 8th and 15th( in Bicentennial Room) then 22nd NO DROP IN 29th – GOOD FRIDA

COMMITTEE MEETING 18th at Lynda’s place 8.30am (many thanks)

GENERAL MEETING … 25th 915am for 930am start.

Bus Trip to Nambour … 12th Sausage Sizzle …10th.

Maleny Calendar of Events 2023.

✦ Maleny Wood Expo - Maleny Showgrounds - Sat May 4th - Mon 6th.

✦ Maleny ANZAC DAY CeremoniesApril 25th - Various Maleny Locationsfor full details visit:

https://rslmaleny.org.au/events/anzac-day/

✦ BreastScreen Australia Mobile Service - Maleny Hospital 30th April until 21st May. Call 132050 to book an appointment.

✦ Maleny Agricultural Show - Maleny Showgrounds - Fri May 31stSaturday June 1st

✦ Muscle on the Mountain - Maleny Showgrounds - Sun May 7th.

✦ Sunshine Coast Ukulele Festival 2024. - Kenilworth Showgrounds - May 24th - 26th.

✦ The Rainbow Festival - Multiple Sites around area - Thur Aug 1st - Sun 4th Aug.

✦ Maleny Arts & Crafts Quilt Show Sept 28th + 29th - Maleny Show-Grounds.

✦ Maleny Garden Club Spring FairMaleny Show-grounds - Sat Oct 5th.

✦ Maleny Music Festival - Maleny Showgrounds - Fri Nov 8th - Sun Nov 10th.

✦ LateNight Christmas Shopping: Friday 8 December, 2023. - 5p.m. to 8p.m. Maple Street + Riverside Centre.

✦ Woodford Folk Festival at Woodfonia. - Wed Dec 27th - Mon Jan 1st 2025.

To add your local organisation events to this list simply email details to:

malenysportspark@gmail.com

Maleny Hardware & Rural Supplies

Hardware - Farm Supplies - Pet Products - Garden - Fencing - Camping

Andrea & Mark Porter

Maleny Hardware and Rural Supplies is located in the centre of Maleny in the picturesque Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Thy offer good old fashioned service to your car for those heavy items. There is also ample parking at the front and pick up at the rear of the store.

We are independently owned and supply the local community with rural and hardware supplies at competitive prices.

Did you know we can deliver items in surrounding suburbs for a small fee.

Come and browse through our extensive range of products and say hi!

The signs of summer are still with us, but Autumn is just around the corner and it is time to think about your autumn and winter veggies. Now is an ideal time to check out our “Garden Section”

March and April are big vegetable planting months in SE Qld. Try tomatoes, capsicums and eggplants; lettuce; radish; beetroot and silverbeet; beans; cucumber and zucchini; cabbage, broccoli; turnip, onion, garlic. If you really want to try broad beans, parsnips or cauliflower, get them in without delay.

Autumn is heading into winter with some areas already experiencing some cooler nights. If you have not already sown your cool temperature vegetables you should get them in now. Planting too late will reduce their cool weather growth period and you might find them going to seed before they can produce..

Gardeners that enjoy a milder winter with a sunny frost free veggie patch can still plant out cucumbers, zucchini, green beans, tomatoes and even capsicums.

Provided you don't have frost, you can also get away with growing a lot of veggies that would normally be considered summer crops.

To check out the extensive range of products stocked visit the web site:

https://malenyhardwareandruralsupplies.godaddysites.com/products

Phone. 07 5494 2302

https://malenyhardwareandrural.com.au/

For a detailed list of products and services provided go to

https://malenyhardwareandrural.com.au/products

31 Coral Street, Maleny Queensland 4552, Australia

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Travelling Jackaroo “Getting to the Top”

“Back in Northern Territory” ….. continuing on with my mission!

Adelaide Bound! …but plenty to see beforehand

On the way to Adelaide, but having a look around Woomera, South Australia this morning at some of Australia’s Rocket History, some pretty interesting stuff! The Woomera Rocket Range covers an area of approximately 122,188 square kilometers (47,177 square miles) of outback terrain. In conjunction with the British government Woomera was established in 1947 and has been utilised for a variety of functions including the testing and development of missiles, rockets, and aircraft.

It is well worth a visit if you’re travelling past the place.

I was also lucky enough to also visit the Pichi Pichi Railway in Quorn, South Australia. The railway from Port Augusta through the Pichi Richi Pass to Quorn opened in 1879, and was part of the first stage of the Great Northern Railway that was intended to link Port Augusta with Darwin. It was awesome riding Shotgun in the Locomotive cab with the Fireman and the Driver! It would be a great place to be on a cold winter day!

Then it was on to see some of the incredible displays at the Port Pirie RSL Museum. It’s a fantastic tribute to the men and women of our defence forces. It was officially opened in April 2009 and endeavours to display exhibits from the Boar War to present day Afghanistan, including Australian peacekeeping missions that are factual, informative and most importantly easy to understand.

#dontkeepitunderyourhat

To all those hard working legends living and working on the land you don’t have to tough it out alone.

TIACS is a free phone and text counselling service offering mental health support to Australia’s blue collar community.

TIACS is just a call/text away 0488 846 988

Remember you don’t have to do it alone, Don’t Keep It Under Your Hat!

www.tiacs.org

Be a real “Mate”

Make sure that you look after your matesTreat them all well!.

There are no places for bullies or abusers.

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Follow Sam’s Travels

You can follow Sam’s adventures via his Facebook Page at “The Travelling Jackaroo”

https://www.facebook.com/ thetravellingjackaroo

Sam’s proposed route - Maleny to Maleny!

Who Remembers this?

“Aerial View of Maleny approx 1960.”.

Oh - just how things have changed over the past 60 plus years!

In 1960 Mary Cairncross park was officially opened.

In 1963 Maleny held a Golden Jubilee to commemorate 50 years of Education in Maleny. At the time the Principal was Ken Edser. The Maleny Secondary Department was extended to include Years 11 and 12

In 1964 a new Kindergarten & Pre School in Cedar Street was opened by Lady AbelSmith, wife of Queensland Governor, Sir Henry Able Smith.

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