Mary Valley Voice September 7, 2016 Vol 26 #09

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Cover photos of the showjumper, axeman and pavilion exhibits from last year’s Kenilworth Show by Kevin Jewell.

Kenilworth Rodeo (2015) bull rider and rodeo clown inset photo by Gary Bradford.

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KENILWORTH ________________________ A

THE MONTH THAT WAS

nother Earth? The universe just got a whole lot smaller. This week scientists at the European Southern Observatory confirmed the discovery of an Earth-like exoplanet orbiting in the habitable zone of Proxima Centauri.

This is quite significant. Massive Proxima Centauri is the closest star to Earth (besides the Sun, obviously), and given that hundreds of exoplanets have already been found, this could mean that the universe really is littered with life. Just about every star we turn to seems to have a few planets, often with at least one in the habitable zone – a region around a star that could be just the right temperature to allow for liquid water on the surface. Dubbed “Proxima b.”, it is reported to be just 1.3 times the mass of Earth and orbits a mere seven million kilometres from its star – whereas we sit about 150 million kilometres from the Sun. Even so, it is a red dwarf, one of the coldest types of stars, so seven million kilometres is just fine.

Kite flying a dangerous pastime. Recently India celebrated its Independence Day (15 August), and all kinds of celebrations take place on the day, but one particularly popular pastime is kite flying, but one that gets very, very aggressive. Quite often the string used for flying the kites is weaponised by coating it with powered metal or glass. The objective is to cut through others’ kite strings, but there are often unintended and deadly consequences. Hundreds of birds are killed or seriously injured, and unfortunately this year three young people also lost their lives by this “sharpened” string. Officials in Delhi have issued a ban on the dangerous string.

A sobering thought. Facebook has 1.6 billion users, except 8,000+ of these accounts are of deceased people. However, users can now select their legacy contact person within the settings of their Facebook profile. So if you are a Facebook user, give thought to this setting for future guidance.

ARTS FEST KENILWORTH CELEBRATES THE ARTS

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rt and entertainment of all kinds will feature in Kenilworth’s annual art festival, relaunched this year as Arts Fest Kenilworth.

From painting to poetry, music to markets, there’ll be something for everyone during the festival weekend of 30 September to 3 October, 2016.

Kenilworth Art Competition is the centrepiece of the weekend. With nine categories and prizemoney of more than $9,000, the resulting exhibition will be full of variety.

It’s great to see Botanical Art as a new category this year and the ‘Garden Sculpture from Recycled Materials’ category is again expected to produce some quirky and amusing entries. Competition entries close on 12 September with entries received on 26 September.

The art competition exhibition in the Public Hall will run from 30 September to 3 October. An exhibition of exquisite Chinese Brush Painting will be held on 1 and 2 October at St John Bosco Catholic Church.

The painting workshop series welcomes the return of some favourite tutors:- Stephen Cassettari’s Chinese Brush Painting (24, 25 Sept), Lyn Diefenbach’s Portraits in Oils (2628 Sept) and Jenni Kelly’s Funtastic Acrylics (29, 30 Sept) are all proving popular. Demonstrations of encaustic wax techniques and Stephen’s brush painting are also on show.

Saturday features the ever-popular Poets’ Breakfast and A Musical Afternoon Tea at St Luke’s Hall; Sunday brings the Makers’ and Growers’ Market with street entertainment from the Cherry Ripes and line dancing to join in...

So come on out for a scenic drive and enjoy a relaxed and arty October long weekend in Kenilworth.

To join a workshop, enter the art competition, hold a market stall, or find out more, go to www.kenilwortharts.org.au or leave a message on 5472 3223.

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ARE YOU READY? The knitting is completed The cooking is done.

Blooms are arranged Photos are hung.

Lego creations positioned Wood chop blocks collected.

Jumps are in place.

Winning blooms from last Banners are hung year’s Kenilworth Show.

Stock in the yards.

(Photo Ruth Deardon) Pigs ready to race.

Side shows are erected.

Chip cookers are ready to go All we need now is ... YOU !

Everyone is preparing for the Kenilworth Show, Rodeo and Woodchop, on Saturday, 17 September 2016.

Show programme booklets out now or visit: http://www.kenilworthhall.org.au/Rodeo.htm Details also on the FB page – KenilworthRodeo

POETS HEAD TO KENILWORTH FOR ‘POETS BREAKFAST’ SATURDAY, 1 OCTOBER 2016

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emember that old adage that laughter is the best medicine?

You mightn’t be able to claim your entry cost on Medicare but poets and audience alike are gearing up to head to Kenilworth for their yearly dose of wry (as in twisted) and witty humour.

Hosted by Conondale Range Conservation as part of the annual Arts Fest Kenilworth (formerly Kenilworth Celebrates!); the Breakfast has grown from small and humble beginnings out the back of the scout hall well over a decade ago, to the point where it is now an annual favourite.

Again with popular local poet Ian Mackay as MC, this year’s Breakfast promises to be better than ever with a good lineup of poets and yarn spinners, some familiar faces and some fresh ones too.

Poets’ Breakfasts bring together an impromptu diversity of styles, both in performance and writing.

Ian says the usual response of Kenilworth audiences is that they “never realised poetry could be this much fun”.

Poets’ Breakfasts have been an integral part of the successful resurgence of performance poetry over the last two decades. The result is a performance that, while unpredictable in direction, never fails to heartily entertain.

“As well as our seasoned performers like Robin Archbold who has just taken out the Nimbin Performance Poetry World Cup, we always keep space in our programme for others,” says Ian. “It’s wonderful to hear people who quietly volunteer to perform and then blow everyone away with their poetry.”

The Breakfast commences at 8am on Saturday 1 October in the woodchop arena just behind the Kenilworth Hall.

Entry is $5 with both breakfast, and coffee and cake being available.

Following the Breakfast, there’s ample time to visit the impressive art display, the centrepiece of the Kenilworth arts festival, in the nearby hall (wheelchair friendly lift) and other events around the town.

Increasingly attractive is the option of camping in the showgrounds and simply strolling over to the Poets’ Breakfast in the morning.

For enquiries about the Breakfast ‘phone either Ian 5446 0124 or Cheryl 5446 0350.

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KE NILWORTH ________________________ KENILWORTH FARMER’S CO-OPERATIVE STORE

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enilworth News published on page five of the Nambour Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser, 27 July, 1917 reported on a meeting of shareholders of the Kenilworth Farmers’ Co-operative Cash Stores Ltd. chaired by Mr Edward Pickering. Capital of £10,000 was proposed with a first issue of £5,000. The directorate was increased to seven with two to be elected by shareholders near Eumundi and was authorised to register the company in due course. Messrs E. Pickering, T.H. Gordon, A.O. Hughes, S. Kelly and J. Lamb were selected as the first directors.

After the success of their first store in Eumundi a second store was opened in Brooloo as reported in the Brisbane Courier (13.4.1923, page three). This branch apparently did not meet expectations because the Brooloo business was advertised for sale in the Brisbane Courier (30.10.1924, page four). This was confirmed at the 8th Annual General Meeting of the Society reported in the Nambour Chronicle (17 April, 1925, page five). The statement read to the meeting disclosed:During the period it was found necessary to dispose of the branch situated at Brooloo. This was occasioned by the urgent need of fresh capital in order to carry on the Society’s affairs.

It was reported in the Daily Mail (24.4.1925, page 11) that Messrs W.C. Anderson, W.T. Weller, E. Lane and F. Chippindall representing the Brooloo shareholders met with the directors prior to the Annual General Meeting requesting that the money the Brooloo shareholders had invested be refunded now that the local branch has been sold.

The directors gave assurances that the request would be granted as soon as funds permitted.

The Brisbane Courier (11.2.1933, page seven) reported that land had been purchased in Kenilworth to be used as a depot for the Society’s business in that area. The business was reported as opening in the Nambour Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser (24.2.1933, page eight).

The official opening was performed in the presence of a large gathering on 16 February. The branch is in the charge of Mr E. Browne, of Eumundi.

It is understood that the Kenilworth branch continued until the late 1940’s when the building was purchased by Mr Bill Boxsell to establish his stock and station agency.

The banning of the sale of margarine in the Society’s stores was reported in the Nambour Chronicle (3.10.1952, page seven). The argument put forward by the directors was that margarine is produced chiefly from coconut oil with cheap labour and as butter is on the index to determine the basic wage, workers will get the benefit from butter price rise, while at the same time using a cheaper article. The Kenilworth Cooperative Stores disappeared from the local landscape in 1956 when an extraordinary meeting of the Society was convened to consider going into liquidation (Nambour Chronicle (3.8.1956, page one).

Learn more of our local history at Kenilworth Museum any Sunday.

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VALE MEL McGUIRE

el McGuire of Gheerulla, near Kenilworth, passed away peacefully in her home on 5 August 2016 with her children around her.

Imelda Marie McGuire was born on 30 October 1936 to Muriel and Richard Brennan in Wellington NSW. She grew up on a dairy farm with a creative mother and a well-read politically conscious father.

Along with her siblings she was taught to be resourceful and work hard. Her integrity and loyalty no doubt began there.

Mel married her brother Don’s good friend Bryce McGuire after he followed her to Sydney where she went to work to establish her independence. She did ‘piece work’ in a number of factories including WD and HO Wills Tobacco, something she told yarns about from time to time.

One of her favourite pastimes was dancing, and she did just that five nights a week even if it meant living off dry bread and jam for two days a week. One of her regular partners asked her to marry him and she laughed and told him he must be joking, and didn’t dance with him again. She said it was a real shame because he was a terrific dancer.

Marrying Bryce took her on an adventurous and challenging journey that she said softened her and taught her to understand people. They had a passionate, if tumultuous relationship that, along with a growing family, took them west of the Great Divide with the early years spent in Nindigully, Thallon and Dirranbandi: years spent building both Mum’s character and the characters of her children.

She often said, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”

This was as much for her own benefit as her children’s.

The move to Goondiwindi in 1975 gave the family much stability and the house in Winton Street quickly became home. It was a big rambling home with wrap-around sleepouts under a tin roof. For extra blankets Mel made woggas (blankets made from knit-wear cut up and put back together as a quilt; a not uncommon practice to a generation that believed in ‘waste not – want not’).

Winton Street was the half-way stop-over for the various cousins travelling north or south and no hour was too late to drop in. In fact it was an expectation. Mel worked hard to support her children. She valued education and encouraged all of her children to better themselves.

Leaving Gundi was a big decision but some 14 years ago after the family gradually moved away from home, Mel decided to pack up and move to Fig Grove in partnership with Jaime, his wife Catherine and family.

It was a happy time and the farm became a new hub.

St John Bosco community played an important role in Mel’s life. The community at St John Bosco warmly welcomed her and she found a true sense of belonging there. Over time her friends learned that she was outspoken and forthright when she had an opinion about something. She wasn’t afraid to speak up about what she believed in and her friends saw her as someone totally authentic and straight down the line.

Mel loved the farm, and especially her cottage built by Jaime along with other family helpers. She loved her children and grandchildren coming and going, spilling confessions of mishap, mayhem and triumph, and occasionally a good political debate. There was nothing cosier than to bask in the winter sun from a comfy chair on her verandah and gaze up the hill to the grove of majestic Bunyas.

Mum was always more than glad to return home, “I could kiss the ground” she would say.

Her youngest daughter wrote: “In the end Fig Grove (The Farm) was a beautiful, peaceful place for the spirit of such a valiant woman to be freed from this mortal coil, to return to source and unencumbered joy.

She remains forever connected to her beloved family and all those she touched during her truly heroic journey through life. What a woman!!!”

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CHICKS IN THE STICKS 2016

adies get your best Spring frocks on and come frolic with us at the Chicks in the Sticks on Sunday, 23 October 2016.

Kenilworth’s annual high tea has become a must attend event on the Mary Valley calendar. All money raised goes to research into halting breast cancer.

It will be held at Yabbaloumba Retreat, 118 Booloumba Creek Rd, Cambroon, thanks to Lloyd and Barb Campbell.

This year the committee have chosen a country race meeting theme without the horses but heaps of glamour, glitz and fun.

It is your chance make or buy a new racing hat or fascinator and wear a bewitching Spring dress that will make you feel great.

The high tea is put on by a small band of dedicated volunteers who are very grateful for the support they receive from sponsors, supporters and everyone else who make the high tea such a success in the fight againt breast cancer.

There will be scrumptious food, tea of course and lots of pink.

Multi-draws with fantastic prizes, a wonderful quilt raffle handmade by the Kenilworth Quilt and Craft Circle group plus surprises.

We have kept our ticket price at $40 which includes a glass of bubbly or non-alcoholic punch on arrival.

To secure your tickets and / or book a table for friends, please contact Kelli Hoyes on 5446 0155 (w) or 5446 0593 (h) or Lolie Murtage on (w) 5446 0222.

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VALE GEOFFREY MAXWELL MORELAND

eoffrey Maxwell Moreland was born on 3 March, 1941, the sixth child and fourth son of Eva and Charlie Moreland.

Geoff was born in the Moreland family home in Elizabeth Street, Kenilworth and died in his home, in Anne Street, Kenilworth on 11 August 2016.

Jerry (as he was known by his family) spent his primary school years at Kenilworth State School where he got up to all the mischief young boys of that era did, swimming in the Mary River and fishing in the English’s lagoon.

In his early school days he showed promise of a good sportsman.

During his primary school years, he was the milk delivery boy for Dave Pickering, whose farm was behind the Kenilworth Hotel, rain or shine, morning and evening he was on the job, carting billy cans of milk on a pole with hooks to carry the billys, for a wage of 70 cents a week.

During those years the then Premier of Queensland Vince Gai used to holiday at the Kenilworth Hotel, being a friend of the owner, Mr Mick Lane. The Premier had two sons who would follow Jerry around the town while he delivered the milk in awe of him. As a special treat he would sometimes let them carry the milk.

After leaving Kenilworth he went to the Christian Brothers College, Gympie as a border for three years where he excelled in all sports including cricket, life-saving, athletics and football. While he was captain of the football team they won many trophies and in 1968 won the Christian Brothers College First XIII - winning the Buffalo Shield, Premiership Cup, Charity Cup, Kahoe Cup and Police Shield.

After leaving the Brothers he went to work in Brisbane and played football for Wests.

In 1980 he was manager of the Under 10A Slacks Creek Junior Rugby League where his son Jamie played.

In later years he returned to Kenilworth to live and started his business in Gympie and called G.B.E for Gympie Business Equipment.

About three years ago Jerry fell and broke his hip and from then, his health started to detoriate; he battled on but to no avail.

Jerry is survived by his three children, David, Susan and Jamie and his little grandson Bernard; also two brothers Don and Bill and two sisters Heather and Ann and their families.

Rest easy little brother.

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MOY POCKET RAINFALL ‒ AUGUST 2016 by Graham Brennan August 28 mm, last August 54 mm, 15 year average 56 mm. Eight days of rain 15 year average six days of rain. Three months of winter 295 mm (most of it fell in June). Last winter 100 mm. 15 year average 168 mm.

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Volunteers manage and run the pool.

Yes, we need more volunteers to HELP, a few hours per week would be great, please contact Peter Lewis, the kiosk manager and volunteer organiser on 0427 756 502 or stop at the pool and check in a the kiosk during opening hours.

Thanks in advance. Helping hands make light pool work!

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KENILWORTH _________________ “JUST CALL ME JOE” – A FAREWELL TO DAD / POP...

To young John he was “Poppy Stones” and he is everyone’s “lolly” Pop; to little Lisa Norman, he was the “Man with no ‘air on top.”

At home they called him Joschi, but to the Aussies he is “Joe,” Never Mr Stotschek. That’s a bloke he doesn’t know.

Joe’s a man with no regrets, about the way he’s lived his life, He’s proud of his 3 children, and of Maria his “trouble and strife.”

To him the purpose of life was simple, we’re born to breed, then die, Part of natures’ cycle, that doesn’t change as time goes by.

So having and raising a family, and providing as best he could, Were part of Joe’s philosophy, like working hard and doing good.

As his children we’ve been very blessed, cause Dad has done just fine; well, with me, I know he has, I’m not sure about those brothers of mine!

Now that’s not true, as we all know, my brothers are good blokes, Hard working, caring and honest, with values similar to their folks.

When the boys got into mischief, it was Dad who reined them in, Just like his dad before him, he ruled with discipline.

Not so with his daughter, she never got a smack, A timely word was all it took, and Dad had her back on track.

Pawpaw farmer on weekends, SEQEB linesman during the week; Dad unselfishly worked at two jobs, just to make ends meet.

With Mum there to support him, they made a formidable team, As long as Mum did what Dad said, things worked like a dream!

When it came to church though, Mum had the upper hand, And getting Dad to heaven, was high up in her plans.

Once he had retired, there was no more weekend work, So Mum had him regularly, bundled off to church.

Now what are Dads’ secrets, to a long and healthy life?

The first one’s very simple, choose the right wife!

Mum always knew what ailed Dad, what clothes he needed to wear... Making sure he didn’t fall, into disrepair!

A ‘schlook’ of brandy every morning, wormwood if you’re sick, And a trip to the chiropractor, will always do the trick.

For aches and pains use ‘Rapigel’, you get it from the ... vet!

Listen to continental music, if ever you’re upset, Eat ice cream, chocolates, biscuits; as much sugar as you can, Onions, pork and pickles, and you’ll be a healthy man!

And what of being happy? Dad’s always been content, With icy cold tank water, and Kenilworth “high-top” wherever he went; With his Land Rover to take him bush, or fishing up the beach, Or fossicking to Rubyvale, or fishing in the creek.

He was happy if he had pockets full, of lollies in his pants, Reading the paper, playing “Patience”; or attending the German Club dance... A good game of 500, brought a twinkle to his eye, We rarely ever beat him, but we all lined up to try.

He liked being in his garden, where shallots and chillies abound, Hand feeding his bearded dragons, with grasshoppers he had found. If you wanted to see some action, just say you’d seen a snake; And “Harry Butler” Stotschek, would be there to investigate.

If you wanted to keep him happy, avoid lingering in the shops, Or feeding him up with tarty fruit, green vegies or lamb chops, Or filling up the freezer, with things he doesn’t eat, Which stirred up the fridge inspector, when he went on his beat.

Don’t tell him he can’t trim a tree, that threatens power lines, It could unleash some vocab, you don’t hear all the time.

Those promoting their religion, were often quick to go, Because Dad had enlightened them, with “the Gospel according to Joe.”

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Don’t buy any dust collectors, artificial flowers and the like; But driftwood, shells, old bottles, those things are alright! Dad’d eat snake, eel and turtle; witchetty grubs, entrails and fat; But he drew the line at wholemeal bread, he couldn’t stomach that!

Telling Dad to change his clothes, because they were quite dirty, When he’d only worn them for an hour, tended to make him shirty.

I don’t know if you remember, back in the good old days, Out went the trusty Y fronts, and bikini briefs became the rage.

On special so Mum bought some, Dad would be the guinea pig, She laid them out with his work clothes, and put them on he did.

When Dad came home that evening, he was in quite a state, “Don’t buy those bloody things again, they choke me round the waist!” ...“I dangle out the bottom. There’s a draft when I’m up the pole!” ... “That can’t be right, just let me see,” Mum tried to console.

What Mum saw was revealing, Dad had been quite right, With his waist in the leg hole, any wonder they were tight!

In 92 years there’s been a lot, that Dad has achieved, Sacrificing to educate us, so we could succeed.

He’s proud that wife Maria, never had to seek employment, There was enough to do at home, with a tad of tennis for enjoyment. Political correctness, was not one of Dads’ pretences, He’s proud he always spoke his mind, regardless of consequences.

It amuses Dad that SEQEB, paid a consultant 25G, For the same advice he shared with them, absolutely free!

He was proud of his track record, as Kenilworth depots union rep, Where he told the strike happy Brisbane boys, the mark had been over-stepped.

But he went in to bat for his workmate, who had injured his back, After all those years of service, they would have given him the sack.

He was proud of his time as a ganger, of the way he treated the men; As leading hand linesman at SEQEB, he did it over again.

He was proud that when he turned 60, and decided to retire, They didn’t want to let him go, good help was hard to hire.

He was proud of his driving record and we marvel that it’s so, It’s all those other dingle dongles, whose licences should go!

He was proud of the 51 years, he’d been on the Kenilworth Rodeo gate; greeting everybody, with a smile and “Good ‘ay, Mate.”

He was proud that he donated blood, as often as he could, With all the meat Dad loved to eat, his blood was bloody good!

He was proud of how he controlled his weight, he only ate two meals a day; That’s excluding the chocolates and lollies that he’d eaten along the way.

He was proud of the many years he’d served, in the Rural Fire Brigade; Manning the hose at fires, so lives and property could be saved.

He was proud he gave up smoking; ‘cold turkey’, he was focussed.

But after all those years of nagging him to, Mum didn’t even notice!

Dad was proud of how he’d lived his life, and what he had achieved; Not measured by possessions, but by the love and respect he’s received, As a family it’s with gratitude, that we reflect on what he’s done, On the solid foundation he’s laid for us, putting his family number one.

Dad it is with great reluctance, that it’s time for us to part, But you have left your legacy – it’s etched deep in our hearts.

Dad, you are our champion; generous, unselfish, and true, A hard working, honest, family man, we’re really proud of you!

(Adapted from a poem written to celebrate Dad’s 80th birthday)

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railblazinBros Team are delighted to announce the first event they will be co-hosting is on Saturday, 17 September and Sunday 18 September (race day).

This is Round 6 of the 2016 SEQDH series – [South East Queensland Down-Hill].

TrailblazinBros Team are a highly skilled, dedicated and tenacious crew who have, for the last decade, dedicated their time and money to the sport of mountain biking, a very worthy labour of love.

With their combined skills in mountain bike riding and trail building, the team has crafted their experiences and energy into mapping design and high quality trail building into a benchmarking mountain bike park – TrailblazinBros Happy Valley Mountainbike, is located 7km from Kandanga township. They have built this track up from scratch within a six-week period along with a few upgrades, so that it now has the capabilities of hosting and co-hosting events at the park.

There is an onsite canteen plus jumping castles for the kids and summo suits as well. Spectators are free and there’s a walking trail beside the race course.

Race entrants pre enter via the SEQDH page http://seqdh.com.au/ and can enter the event on the day while the pre-pactice day is Saturday, 17 September.

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he Obi Obi and Kidaman Creek Community Hall is fundraising again to roof over the hall’s access ramp for all weather comfort and safety and build a rotunda for wedding ceremonies. • 9am start. • Bikes for judging need to be there before 11am. There are many unusual bikes tucked away all over the hinterland, or ridden past the Hall on sunny Sundays so this day should lure them out onto public display – all sorts of bikes welcome, from historical relics to hipster customs to road burners. • 15 classes for judging. • Trophies are handcrafted from red cedar slabs and bike bits. • Food available, with Mapleton Bush Fire Brigade barbecuing away, plus coffee as well as a bar. Range band Sweaty Palms will keep the music pumping. This will be a family friendly gig and a great place for those motorcycle lovers who have high octane petrol in their blood! Info on Hall blog – www.kidobi.wordpress.com

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Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol officer Coby Walker said the annual closure during spawning season is an important Imbil and Mary River courtesy Twin Bunya Park © August 2016 measure to allow the species to reproduce so there are viable stocks of these fish for future generations to enjoy.

“For Mary River cod, the closure applies to all Queensland non-tidal waters, including stocked impoundments,” Mr Walker said. “The closed season for Murray cod applies only to Queensland waters within the Murray Darling Drainage Division.”

If you suspect illegal fishing report it to the Fishwatch hotline on 1800 017 116.

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Denise Lamby who did a session ‘Beyond Colouring In’ earlier in the week left one of her beautiful black and white design framed prints for the Kenilworth First Response team to raffle.

Seniors Week Co-ordinator Yvonne James presented it to Joyce and Wayne Lashmar and Warren Hill after the session (above). “We will be using this as a raffle prize during the Kenilworth Show and NRA Rodeo on 17 September 2016.

Good luck and thanks to everyone who buys a ticket.” *Seniors Week roundup and pics will be in MVV 12 Oct. (Editor)

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Phone (07) 5441 8368 – Mobile 0419 712 546 y the time you’re reading this, the Kenilworth Show & Rodeo Princess Ball – which I was honoured to attend as a judge – will have been run for the first time in more than 20 years!

I’d like to congratulate Tracy Ferriday, the director of the ball and the committee for demonstrating great initiative in reviving this event.

The Kenilworth Show, Rodeo and Woodchop will run on Saturday September 17.

There’s more than $5000 in rodeo prize money on offer this year so competition is sure to be fierce!

There’ll be show jumping and show horse events, wood chopping and chainsaw competitions as well as side shows, racing pigs, stud cattle displays and so much more! As well as providing great entertainment, the Kenilworth Show & Rodeo is a terrific social event for residents within the various close-knit communities of Kenilworth, Obi Obi and the Mary Valley.

For all the details visit the rodeo website www.kenilworthhall.org.au Bronzed Aussie!

Did you know that Australia’s first medal at the Rio Olympics was won by Mapleton archer Ryan Tyack? What a fantastic achievement and what an honour it was to help welcome Ryan home on Monday August 29 at the Mapleton School!

Clearing the air on TT There’s been a lot of innuendo regarding my contribution to the proposed Sunshine Coast Motorcycle TT race. I never shirked from the fact that I am an avid motorsport fan and a keen motorcyclist, however, I took umbrage to the fact that I initiated the backing of this event.

As with any event promoter who comes to council with a proposal, I believe it’s my duty to give each and every one of them a fair and decent hearing. To this end, I believe some residents in and around Maleny, where the course for this event was proposed, started jumping at shadows before the full extent and logistics were established.

One such issue was the limitation on residents who lived along the proposed circuit not being able to come and go from their own homes for the extended four-day period of this proposed event.

This was a complete furphy as it was established in early discussions that if the event went ahead residents’ access to and from their properties would only have been affected for a few hours.

Unfortunately we may now never know what the benefits from hosting this high profile international event would’ve been for the Hinterland.

Great things on the Horizon!

The countdown is on for the massive new arts and culture festival lighting up and entertaining the Sunshine Coast region from the hinterland to the sea, north to south.

The Horizon Festival from 2 to 11 September will include thought-provoking talks, engaging sculptures, block parties and art competitions, workshops, design technology, culinary delight and visual art and music all served up over ten days! In all there’s more than 220 events taking place region-wide.

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Register for Bike Week There is something for all ages and cycling abilities this Sunshine Coast Bike Week, September 24 to October 2 and most events free. For Ride to Work Day, Wednesday October 12, Council is hosting guided rides and celebratory breakfasts. Register via Council’s website for Bike Week and Ride to Work Day to win great prizes!

Apply for a Community Grant Does your not-for-prot community group need extra funding for a special project? Applications for grants of up to $2000 in a range of categories from the Minor Community Grants program are open until October 17. Visit Council’s website or call Council to speak with a grants ofcer for details.

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ALL THINGS ART HAD A GRAND START

here were eight of us, all doing our own thing. Drawing, painting, and even cross stitching. The Kenilworth Historical Museum rooms are perfect, lots of light and the balcony with a great view.

Yes it will be the first and third Wednesday in the month.

10am to around 12 noon. The cost $5.00 per session, this will be donated to the Historical Museum.

Any and everyone is welcome to join us, there is plenty of room. You still need to bring your own gear. For more details phone 5446 0427 or 5446 9222.

ART IN THE PADDOCK – POMONA GALLERY

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omona’s Old Railway Station Gallery will hold its next Art Market on Saturday 22 October from 9am to 1pm.

This popular market is an opportunity to meet local artists and to buy quality work direct from the artist at an affordable price. There will be many stalls exhibiting original paintings, drawings, ceramics, woodwork and more. Nothing will be priced over $100, with all proceeds going to the artists.

For those interested in participating, more information is available on www.pomonartgallery.com or from the Gallery – 10 Station Street, Pomona. Telephone 5485 2950.

• Deadline for applications is 18 October 2016.

FUNDING FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS

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welcome financial boost from Sunshine Coast Council is on its way to community organisations with council endorsing almost $145,000 in new partnership grants.

The Community Partnership Funding Programme provides operational funding to community groups to help them deliver their important and much-needed services to the community.

Community Portfolio Councillor Jenny McKay said the Community Partnership Funding Programme began in 2010 and had provided assistance to many local community groups since that time.

“The Community Partnership Funding Programme will provide community organisations with $730,000 in funding this financial year,” Cr McKay said.

“This includes the funding for the 24 community groups endorsed by council at our August Ordinary Meeting and the 75 groups that were awarded multiple years of funding in 2015.

“There are now 99 local community organisations receiving funding through this programme.

“The programme is provided to cover costs such as electricity and maintenance, allowing the community groups to spend their hard-earned fundraising dollars on providing services to their members and the broader community.”

For more information on the Community Partnerships Funding Programme and a list of recipients visit council’s website.

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enilworth Pony Club was represented at the Cooroy Gymkhana on Sunday 14 August by Annabella and Sonia.

It was Sonia’s first gymkhana since her accident: nerves were a plenty not just with herself but also with other riders who witnessed her accident. All was good, no mishaps, and Sonia even came home with a 1st place in Keyhole.

Annabella attended her first ever gymkhana riding the ever trusty LJ in the eight years group. Annabella has only been riding for a short period of time and was determined to do it by herself, which she did do! Not only that, but she brought home a stack of ribbons, a 3rd place trophy and heaps of smiles. Mum, Helen, also survived her first gymkhana.

Well done to both riders!

Above right: Annabella attended her first ever gymkhana at Cooroy riding the ever trusty LJ and proudly modelling their swag of ribbons!

KENILWORTH FIRST RESPONSE THANK YOU FOR THE ‘CHOOKIE’ FUNDS

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n the 30-31July 2016, Kenilworth held their annual “Chook Chase” which consists of 300 trail bike riders accessing the forestry tracks in Kenilworth. There was also a Pee Wee and novice track made available which was very popular with the younger riders.

Thanks to the Kenilworth Hall and Show Association and the Chook Chase Committee who have put in many months of planning and organising to help make it such a successful weekend. The proceeds from this weekend event benefits our whole community financially.

Thank you also to the Kenilworth First Responders for their time and dedication over the weekend.

Hans Schinkel, 5472 3569 Pictured left to right: Ron Flint, Joyce Lashmar, Hans Schinkel, Nina Cox and Wayne Lashmar.

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KENILWORTH FIRST RESPONSE – APOLOGY

ctive members of Kenilworth First Response group have striven to deliver a crucial pre-ambulance service to the local community for more than 14 years.

Twenty-four hours daily, seven days a week, rostered volunteers attend trauma and medical emergencies to administer rapid and potentially life-saving procedures derived from tutelage conducted by Queensland Ambulance Service.

In the immediate future the capability of the group to deliver this essential service will, regretably, be eroded by personal commitments, illness and particularly diminished numbers of trained personnel.

The situation is of great concern to the group as a whole and we trust a fast return to full service is forthcoming.

Ron Flint, Vice-President KFR

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IMBIL POLICE BRIEF AUGUST

uring the last month the Imbil Police have received a number of complaints which have originated from simple neighbourhood disputes and escalated into serious criminal complaints.

Some of the more common disputes include noise, trees and fencing. The Queensland Government website listed below may be a useful source of information for handling some types of neighbourhood disputes. https://www.qld.gov.au/law/housing-and-neighbours/ disputes-about-fences-trees-and-buildings The website lists tips to avoid and manage disputes with your neighbour about trees and fences and strategies which can be used to approach your neighbour in a fair and reasonable manner. There is also links to dispute resolution centres which can assist neighbours on reaching agreement on particular issues.

Issues which relate to noise generated by a musical instrument, amplified music, a motor vehicle, or a party, is a matter which is dealt with by Police. All other sources of noise should be reported to Council.

During the last thirty days the Imbil Police Division has recorded four traffic crashes one of which was a fatal collision.

With the September school holiday period approaching please keep in mind the fatal five – speeding, drink and drug driving, failing to wear a seatbelt, driving whilst fatigued and distraction and inattention.

The Gympie Road Policing Unit and the Imbil Police Station will be out conducting enforcement activities to try to minimise any further incidents.

There are a number road work sites throughout the Mary Valley at the moment and some of these sites will be targeted to ensure speed zones are being adhered to whilst roadwork is underway.

The last Imbil Rural Watch meeting had a large attendance with guest speakers Detective Sergeant Mark Ferling and Detective Senior Constable Paul Jones. Both provided an interesting talk on their roles and functions of the Stock and Rural Crime Investigation Squad and there were plenty of questions from the attendees. The next meeting will be the AGM to be held on Monday, 5 September 2016. Check out the Imbil Rural Watch Facebook page for further details.

Our Blue Light volunteers have been hard at work at the Mary Valley Show helping to run a Blue Light display and distribute some show bags. Students from the Kandanga State School had been practicing their moves to perform the “Juicy Wiggle” dance at the Mary Valley Show. If you would like to be involved with volunteering please see the Mary Valley Blue Light page on Facebook.

On behalf of the officers and staff at the Imbil Police station we would like to pass on our congratulations to Sergeant Warren Lohmann on his recent retirement from the neighbouring Police Division of Goomeri. Sergeant Lohmann arrived at Goomeri in 1982 and has had 34 years’ service to the community. We wish Sergeant Lohmann all the best in his retirement.

The Imbil Police Station counter is open: Monday – 9am to 2pm Tuesday – 8am to 12 noon Wednesday – 12pm to 4pm Thursday – 9am to 12 noon Stay safe, Sergeant Brock Murphy and Senior Constable Bill Greer Imbil Police Station

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COUNCILLOR COMPLAINTS ARE “CAESAR JUDGING CAESAR” – IT MUST STOP

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nder the current legislation the CEOs of Local Government Councils are tasked with sitting in judgment against councillors who have had complaints made against them.

This is ridiculous because the CEO has been employed by and is answerable to the councillors who he is charged with investigating. This current arrangement calls into question the independence of the CEOs in this matter.

Last week in Parliament Deputy Premier Jackie Trad tabled, the Councillor Conduct Discussion Paper which seeks feedback from you by Friday, September 23.

One of the options put forward in the discussion paper is that the investigations be taken out of the hands of the CEOs and undertaken by an independent tribunal.

I support this change and urge everyone who wants the investigation of complaints about their local government councillors taken out of the hands of the CEO, to make a submission either via email or in writing to the addresses below.

This is a very serious matter and the current arrangement must be changed.

A copy of the discussion paper is available at: www.getinvolved.qld.gov.au and written submissions can be emailed to:ComplaintsReviewPanel@dilgp.qld.gov.au or posted to – Councillor Complaints Review Panel

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125 YRS CELEBRATION OF SETTLEMENT IN YAHOO CREEK – 16 OCTOBER BYO AT PIONEER PARK

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n 1891 three young men from the Enoggera district of Brisbane. Mr Edward (Ned) Pickering, Mr John (Jack) McGinn, and Mr Richard L. (Dick) Sims inspected vast areas between Landsborough and Traveston before finding what they were looking for near the banks of Yahoo, now known as Gheerulla, creek.

Here they were met by another young man, Mr Christopher (Christy) Sharry, who had settled there about two months previously, and were eventually also joined by Mr Harry Pickering, brother of Edward.

Mr Frederick and Mr Albert Goeths came from Yandina.

Mr Duncan Beattie was appointed manager of Kenilworth Run by Mr Isaac Moore.

Mr Edward (Ned) Allen and his wife who were drawn to the area by the lure of gold but settled and farmed.

In 1894 three more young men from the Enoggera District settled on blocks adjoining the original selections.

They were Alex McGinn, brother to Jack and two brothers Hilder – William and Henry. (Hinka Booma to Kenilworth 1850-1950, 2005).

2016 marks 125 years since those young men settled at Yahoo Creek and to mark that occasion the descendants of those original settlers are invited to gather and celebrate at Pioneer Park, Gheerulla on the third Sunday in October, which is 16 October, 2016.

It is a BYO everything, food chairs, tables and a good memory for just where your family fits on the huge family tree. Further details contact Lenore Meldrum 07 5472 3090 or email lenore.meldrum@bigpond.com September 7, 2016

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GET ON THE MAIN STAGE!

ympie Regional Council values the role events have in fostering our vision for the Gympie region to be the natural choice to live, work and play. Events play a significant part in our social well-being, building social capital and increasing economic development. Council is committed to invest in events for the short and long term benefit of our residents, businesses and visitors.

Gympie Region’s event calendar is extensive, diverse and reflects that pride and passion of community it is home to.

From small gatherings to internationally recognised signature festivals, each event shows off the distinctive character of the people and places that are loved by locals.

Each year Gympie Regional Council offers support in a variety of ways including funding, sponsorship and in-kind contributions to ensure community events continue to develop and thrive. ‘Main Stage’ is a new series of talks and provocations to assist, inspire and connect local event organisers to ensure maximum community impact and cultural legacy for the region.

‘Main Stage’ is free to attend and topics covered are: • Programming (14 September) • Marketing and Positioning (19 October) • Event Management (3 November) • Sponsorships and Fundraising (30 November) • Community Engagement (14 December) All sessions start at 6pm, at the Gympie Civic Centre.

Guest speakers and local event professionals include, Ian Mckellar, Festival Director for the Noosa Long Weekend Festival, David Gration, Director of Events Tourism Associates, and Kate Fell, Strategic Initiatives Manager at Circa, a Brisbane based circus company.

Booking details please visit gympie.qld.gov.au/events.

CHANGING THE WAY WE KEEP PARROTS

for one another. They may want you, but they don’t need you for their social fulfilment. They have each other. The best thing you can do for them is to enhance their lives as a flock by providing them with a stimulating home environment that can keep them engaged and entertained throughout their days. Networks of branches arranged on cage tops, a series of swings or play frames suspended from the ceiling, ropes, ladders or large nets for climbing and a variety of toys, puzzles and chewing enrichment are all items that can be creatively applied to provide smart parrots with interesting and stimulating things to do every day.

It is beneficial to the mental health and social behaviour of parrots to have other birds present in the home. This helps remove human guardians from the unenviable obligation of being the centre of the universe for a parrot.

Ironically, it is often the guilt we feel, thinking we are failing our birds, that leads us to the decision to remove them from our home. This doesn’t really solve the problem. It just makes it someone else’s problem – and adds to the growing crisis of unwanted parrots being carried on the shoulders of the rescue community.

What if, instead of keeping parrots as single pets, keeping small flocks in the home became the expected standard?

And what if we collectively upheld the expectation that our parrots derive their most essential form of social support from one another? And what if our motivations for bringing parrots into our lives in the first place were rooted in our desire to offer our own homes as “sanctuaries”?

It’s important to set aside time periodically or establish a home routine that includes you in their lives, but you don’t have to be their entire life. Let them rely on one another.

You can just be the frosting on the cake.

Help promote adoption over purchase so the problem of unwanted parrots can be tackled on two fronts – stopping the purchases that encourage breeding and helping the parrots who have already been abandoned find love and new families.”

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– AN ADVICE COLUMN – Dear Foster Parrots, “I have five parrots who I must find a new home for. I have had them for 15 years and I love them, but my life situation has changed and I now work long hours.

They do not get enough attention. They need a home that can give them the love and attention that they deserve.

Two of them are conures who are bonded to one another and should not be separated. The others are an African grey and two Amazons who get along well but are not bonded. I think they could be separated if necessary. Please help! They are great birds. I just can no longer give them what they need. I appreciate your assistance.” Joan.

Dear Joan, “Thanks so much for reaching out. We are sorry to hear of the changes in your life that have precipitated your decision to re-home your parrots. We understand your love and concern for your birds.

The tragic fact is – most people’s lives are just like yours.

People work. People travel. People all have busy, full schedules, and the level of one-on-one interaction that any parrot requires is beyond the capability of most human beings. The best home for your parrots is probably right there with you. You may feel that they do not receive adequate support from you and they may solicit your attention at every turn, but the fact is that your five parrots form their own flock within your home. They provide companionship

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9 Sep to 10 Sept Noosa Country Show (Pomona) 10 Sep 2016 Amamoor S.S. Bush Dance 10 Sep 2016 Bee Open Day at MV College, Imbil 16 Sep to 19 Sep Mitchell Ck Rock ‘n Blues Festival 17 Sep 2016 Kenilworth Show and Rodeo 17 Sep to 18 Sep TrailblazinBros Round 6 – Kandanga 25 Sep 2016 Obi Motorcycle Show at Obi Hall 30 Sep to 3 Oct Arts Fest Kenilworth pg 3 1 Oct to 3 Oct 2016 Queens birthday weekend 6 Oct to 9 Oct 2016 Heart of Gold Film Festival (Gympie) 8 Oct 2016 Kenilworth Hotel’s Ladies Night 16 Oct 2016 125 yrs Settlement Yahoo Creek pg 13 21 Oct to 12 Nov Mary Valley Scarecrows season 22 Oct 2016 Art in the Paddock market pg 12 23 Oct 2016 Chicks in the Sticks (Kenilworth) pg 5 5 Nov to 6 Nov 2016 Mary Valley Art Studio Trail 9 Nov 2016 Non-chemical weed control day

by MRCCC at Kandanga 12 Nov 2016 Mary River Festival (Kandanga) 2 Dec to 3 Dec 2016 Christmas in Cooroy 4 Dec 2016 Mary Valley Tomato Festival (Imbil) 24 Dec 2016 Kenilworth Christmas Eve Party For more information on local events read this MVV issue. http://www.visitgympieregion.com.au/events http://www.visitsunshinecoast.com/events

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CHARMING COUNTRY COTTAGE – USEABLE ACRES

$275,000 Just under three acres of usable land. Very gentle slope and usable land. Elevated flood free position.

A ‘Golden Oldie’ but in great condition, this three bedroom family home has a modern kitchen and bathroom.

New rainwater tank, new hot water system, new pressure pump, new bathroom tiles.

Beautiful established trees offering plenty of shade and privacy. Set back from the main road on a no-through road.

Inspections by appointment, please allow time to for appropriate notice to be given to existing Tenant.

Great property with enormous potential. Blocks like these are impossible to find in our area now.

112 ACRES – LOVELY HOME PLUS SEPARATE GUEST COTTAGE – CREEK • Adjoining the National Park this property is well suited to those seeking total privacy, views and a quality home with room for guests or extended families.

• Lowset two bedroom tastefully renovated home, modern contemporary open plan design including a spacious entertainment deck.

• Separate to the home is a one bedroom fully self contained Guest Cottage with balcony.

• Set well back from the roadway both residences enjoy panoramic views and serenity.

• Large shed suitable for machinery and vehicles.

• Brand new electric bore pump. Chinaman Creek meanders through the property offering crystal clear rock pools and walking tracks.

• Offered for sale at an affordable realistic price, this property will tick all of the boxes.

MVV_BOXSELLS_7 SEPTEMBER 2016

$630,000

Kenilworth Realty 7 Elizabeth St. Kenilworth 5446 0164 Carol 0417 603 451 Fax 5446 0742 kenilworthrealty@bigpond.com or visit www.kenilworthrealty.com.au

Carol Gilmour

Rentals available: We need more urban and rural rental properties to satisfy active, qualified tenants!

First home buyers or investors – Brooloo – $195,000.00

Motivated vendor says “Sell!” – Belli Park area

If your budget is tight and you are looking to get into the market while the interest rates are low, then take a look at this one!

The property comes with a three bedroom home plus double garage on 612m2 of land. The main living areas are open plan and leading out to a rear covered deck and games room. The kitchen is functional and built with solid timber. The flooring throughout the house is Cypress Pine and tiles to all wet areas. All three bedrooms are a good size and have built-in robes. Whether it is hot or cold you are covered here as there is an air-conditioner and wood heater located in the lounge room.

The bathroom comes with a shower over the tub and for the alternative side in all of us, there is a composting toilet. The local school bus goes by the door and you are only five minutes down the road to Imbil and approximately 30 minutes to Gympie’s main shopping centre.

Located in Cedar Creek Road just outside of Belli Park is this lifestyle property which is only 20 minutes to Eumundi and a 9.5 klm forest drive to Mapleton. The Mapleton National Park is right at your back door and the views from the elevated house site are stunning.

The land is a good mixture of private bushland and grazing paddocks, with two dams plus a natural spring which keeps the stock watered at all times.

A 18m x 9m Colorbond shed has power connected and plenty of space.

The home is nestled at the top of the block and is a Colonial design with three bedrooms; all with built-in robes, and a two way bathroom off the master bedroom. There are large open plan living areas with wood heater and high ceilings throughout the house plus a separate games room. A must to inspect! Price: $619,000.00

This lovely and well-presented character home located within an easy walk to the main street features polished timber floors and high ceilings throughout the house.

Step into the large, light and fresh lounge room and there are three bedrooms all with built-in robes.

Cooking up a storm is easy in the spacious kitchen which also has a separate breakfast bench through to the dining room which opens onto the impressive rear covered porch where you will find yourself entertaining your family friends.

Now, just consider the potential of that 18m x 7.2m Colorbond shed which also has a kitchenette, air conditioner and a second bathroom! Cars, bikes, a hobby...

On the side of the house is a 6m x 4m carport for the caravan or boat.

Keep bills down with a rain water tank and solar panels. What more could you want?

– Price $320,000.00 –

MARY VALLEY VOICE -2016 © KENILWORTH REALTY_7 SEPTEMBER

Neat home with huge shed!

– Imbil –