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MITCHELL CREEK ROCK 'N' BLUES SEVENTH AND FINAL LINEUP RELEASED ON THE SEVENTH OF 7TH

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his year's Mitchell Creek Rock'n'Blues Festival is in it's seventh year and to celebrate, the organisers have enlisted the help of the mystical I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man from Willie Dixon's famous Blues tune.

On the seventh day of each month since February, Mitchell Creek organisers have been announcing seven acts at a time, culminating in this final artist announcement and the official poster launch on the 7 July.

• The final seven acts in this last artist announcement are pictured below right: For the last two years 19-Twenty have dazzled our audiences only to be invited back by popular demand, Soul Sisters featuring Blues superstars Liza Ohlback, Belle Hendrik, Ali Penney and special guests.

• This year's 'Promotors Pick' of emerging artists is Dave Orr Band, our popular locals are back – along with Eccentricity who will host the jams in the 'Zeppelin Bar' plus Upsize, The Amanda Emblem Experiment, Blackall Blues and Brewn The Blues will all be playing at the VIP 'Peg Out' night on Sat. 8 September. An insiders dream gig!

They will be joining: Renee Geyer, Ross Wilson, Matt Taylor and The Black Cat Bone, The Backsliders, Jesse Redwing, Gerry Joe Weise, The Fumes and many more. Delivering on the promise of the best and biggest festival to date, Mitchell Creek patrons are guaranteed some very sweet times ahead. With only 11 weeks to go ticket sales are booming, and with their biggest lineup to date now officially announced, the organisers still have a few surprises up their sleeve for the coming weeks.

• 19-Twenty – have been whipping up a frenzy on the festival scene. They are electric. They are manic. An infectious riff and groove based Blue-Billy-Grass-RockinRoots band. Imagine walking into a bar a little bit cut and a little bent sideways. You look to the stage, lights are turned down, and amps cranked up.

• Soul Sisters – with a swag of awards between them and each a unique artist on the Blues festival scene, these four merciful mamas take you on a divine romp through soulful Gospel. Four unique voices with the depth of the Great Southern Gospel ladies and the height of the Soul queens.

• Dave Orr Band – playing the Blues is never as simple as it seems. It's a balancing act between virtuosity and feel, rawness and finesse. Many try, but few seem to nail it like Dave Orr! At the heart of his music is that unmistakably raw Blues guitar. It's the sound of late night whiskey bars, of musicians stretching themselves and just letting loose.

• Eccentricity – are a three piece Rock covers band from the Sunshine Coast in

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Queensland. Featuring Marsh Wilkinson on guitar, Vici on bass/vocals and Otis Dixon on drums, the trio play a range of the most dynamic Rock songs from the 70s to, like, whenever.

• Upsize – have performed at many of Brisbane's premier Rock venues in SE QLD and have headlined at clubs like The Zoo and The Globe as well as at venues on the Gold and Sunshine Coasts, Ipswich and Toowoomba. The band has also supported high profile acts such as The Angels, The Radiators, Airborne, Meloddysey, The Daisycutters, Grand Atlantic, Dead Letter Circus, Mammal and many more.

• The Amanda Emblem Experiment – from Afghanistan to the entertainment centres of Australia, 'Amanda Emblem' has stepped out with a debut album to claim her place on the Australian music scene. Amanda Emblem is no stranger to high level performances.

In May this year she stood alone on stage at Sydney's historic Enmore Theatre as the opening support for one of her idols, Blues legend Robert Cray.

• Blackall Blues – is a recent start-up band from the Maleny area. Inspired by the drive to perform the different feels and mood of contemporary Blues, they offer a group of experienced performers playing well known to obscure songs and tunes.

Saxophone player Roger Beare, will engage an audience as an emotionally charged soloist and vocalist. Recently relocated to Maleny from Western New South Wales dry land farming area, he is inspired by the Hinterland and its people.

Tickets are selling fast so make sure you get yours! Online bookings via website ▼ You will experience three unforgettable days of music, camping and multi-cultural foods and market stalls on 100 acres of breathtaking views, surrounded by untouched mountains in the beautiful Mary Valley in the Noosa Hinterland.

Big Weekender Pass: Three days and nights of entertainment and camping – Friday 21 September 8.00am till Monday 24 September 12.00pm.

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Plus one week early access from Saturday, 15 September 2018 to the festival site to rope off the choicest camping sites.

ADULT Pass $260 BUDDY PACK (2 x Adults) $500 www.mitchellcreekrocknbluesfest.com.au

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KENILWORTH CHOOK CHASE K

KENILWORTH CHOOK CHASE 2018

enilworth will once again come rumbling to life for this year’s 'Chook Chase' being held on 28 July and 29 July.

The ride will be held from the Kenilworth Showgrounds, so if you are in town over the weekend come down and check it out!

The 'Chook Chase' is a non-competitive motorbike ride held to raise vital funds for local community groups incl:- Kenilworth Hall & Showgrounds Assoc., Kenilworth Swimming Pool Assoc., Mary Valley First Aid Volunteers, Kenilworth SES, Kenilworth State Community College P&C and The Mary Valley Voice.

The 'Chook Chase' is a great family friendly weekend with free entrant camping available at the grounds and an onsite canteen. The ride features three tracks, the Open Track is held throughout forestry land surrounding Kenilworth and the Novice and Peewee Tracks are held on private land neighbouring the showgrounds.

• The ride proved its popularity again this year with the Open Track already being sold out.

• Novice and Peewee Track tickets are still available and can be purchased online or at the event.

Please visit the Chook Chase website for more information. www.facebook.com/KenilworthChookChase • We would like to thank KTM Australia for their ongoing support and the donation of a KTM 50 Mini for our major raf e prize. Raffle tickets will be available throughout Kenilworth in coming weeks and at the event.

If you are available to volunteer your time over the weekend, please contact us through our Facebook page or by emailing kenilworthchookchase@gmail.com – your support is greatly appreciated. The Kenilworth P&C is coordinating the kitchen.

KENILWORTH 'COMMUNITY WELLBEING' PROJECT

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here was a wonderful group of sixteen Kenilworth residents who attended the Mental Health First Aid course on the 12-13 June. Suzie Hopkins and Donna Williams did an excellent job organising the event. The presenter Bernie Waterhouse kept all of us very involved, speaking about her direct experience of mental illness. She is a very well qualified presenter. Thank you to the Kenilworth Museum committee for the use of their hall.

All who attended had been affected, directly or within their family, by the effects of mental illness. Suicide, domestic violence, substance abuse, poverty, unemployment and homelessness are often the result of a mental illness. In many cases the inability to talk about these challenges results in people remaining dysfunctional in their lives. Inevitably the community they live in suffers.

• The people who attended the course are now in a position to recognise a mental health issue, to approach the person and to offer some means of assistance. It is my plan to meet with some of those who attended the course and plan a structure to be effective in Kenilworth and the surrounding area. We have a Mary Valley First Aid Volunteer Group. Long term I am confident we can establish a Mary Valley Mental Health First Aid Group.

My counselling course included a segment on Mental Illness, but Bernie covered the subject in far greater depth. Excellent text books were provided to us thanks to the Sunshine Coast Council. Bernie is from Mental Health First Aid Australia and is committed to holding courses in rural areas. I am hopeful of arranging one to be held in Imbil later this year.

As usual, I am happy to learn of your thoughts about 'community wellbeing' generally. Winter has arrived; keep warm.

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KENILWORTH CONTINUING 'TRAVELLING TO KENILWORTH SHOW' IN 1920

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andina was not reached until the 9 train had left and thence to Eumundi, with its two crossings of the railway line, several stretches of corduroy pictured below, and some doubtful creek crossing, the pace could not be made much better. One little experiment on the corduroy is worth consideration by motorists, who avoid this antiquated form of road surface as much as possible, and when they cannot they drive slowly straight along it, getting badly bumped two wheels at a time, sometimes four, and testing their springs cruelly. By zigzagging from side to side, and taking thus as little of the double jolt as possible, it is much gentler on both springs and passengers, and better pace can be safely made.

A corduroy road or log road is a type of road made by placing logs, perpendicular to the direction of the road over a low or swampy area.

• The Kenilworth Museum is seeking to collect any photographs of the show over the intervening 100 years. If you have any photographs of the show that you would be willing to have copied please contact the museum – kenilworthmuseum@gmail.com or by snail mail at PO Box 166, Kenilworth Q 4574.

Lenore Meldrum, President Kenilworth & District Historical Assn Inc. • For puzzled readers of the June article, the word 'blondin' is possibly derived from "Blondins were a type of aerial ropeway employed in open pits in the slate quarries in Wales to transport wagon loads of rock between locations. They were named after the famous tightrope walker Charles Blondin." Referring back to the sentence – "… evaded by a piece of blondin on the side of the cutting."

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beautiful, calming and reflective Taize Service at St Georges on 23 June was well attended, followed by a cheery supper of homemade soup and breadrolls. The next Taize service will be at St Luke’s at the end of September.

Only one person was met on all this stretch of 13 miles, and he was a young man on a scared horse. The encounter was brief; the rider was armed with a crosscut saw, but when he saw the car meant to win its way past the restive steed he threw up his arms camaraderie fashion and dismounted.

At Eumundi a brief stop was made at the Imperial Hotel where Host White secured the one vacant seat for the rest of the journey. Several others bid for it, who had just previously loaded themselves into a local car, which had promptly refused to budge. When the Nambour party arrived, its owner had its back wheels and axle out, and sundry other “innards” spread round on the street; he got under and was issuing gentle orders to an assistant on the crank. The disappointed passengers were promised a move on in an hour and a half or so, but their hopes were improved by the sight of the Nambour cars, and others from Cooroy, Tewantin and Pomona which showed on the skyline in the Cooroy direction and were soon in Eumundi too. One and another got a lift, till the last who wished to go were on the road, two of them in the Oakland from Nambour that followed a little later."

• A fundraiser for the Maleny Parish will be held at The Orangery in Maleny on Friday 20 July and will be a jolly 'Christmas in July' affair with music and poetry by Lisa Plucknett, delicious food and of course some interesting raffles. You can book on 5446 0171 or 5499 9130 – $20 per person.

• Plans are well in hand for the big Spring Fete at St George’s on 8 September, 9am till 2pm. There will be an auction of high quality goods (not op shop items), stalls offering cakes, jams, sweets, plants, books, CDs ,DVDs, good quality clothes, soft toys, trash ‘n treasure and a Tombola. Any electrical items donated will be checked by an electrician before sale. If you would like to help in any way – potting up plants, making food items or donating anything for sale, please contact Shirley on 5446 0171.

• There will be an ecumenical service at St John Bosco’s Catholic Church, Kenilworth, on Sunday 29 July at 9am , led by the Uniting Church. This will be followed by morning tea in St Luke’s Hall. Everyone is more than welcome to join in.

• Keep Sunday 30 September in mind for the special Celebratory Mass at St John Bosco’s to mark its 80th anniversary.

• On Thursday 12 July, Kathryn Houston and Fr Michael Mifsud will lead a meditation gathering, “Pilgrimage to the Heart” at St Joseph’s Catholic Church Community Centre in Nambour from 9am till 12 pm. For details contact Maureen on 5446 0312.

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RAINFALL MOY POCKET – JUNE 2018 by Graham Brennan This June we had 44mm, last June was 24mm. The 17 year average being 75mm. We had rain on 10 days. The 17 year average being 11 days. The first six months of this year 656mm. The same period last year 563mm. The 17 year average for this period 749mm.

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COMMUNITY MARTY HUNT MP 'Nicklin Heroes Grants'

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am delighted to announce the launch of the ‘Nicklin Heroes Grants’. The grants are designed to provide small donations to not-for-profit community groups and individuals in the Nicklin Electorate in need of support to continue doing great things.

I have four grants of $250 available, to be spread out over four rounds throughout the coming year (16 in total).

These grants are for community groups to cover the costs of equipment purchases and other expenses for special events.

They are also open for individuals pursuing artistic, sporting or academic excellence, to cover the cost of travel, purchasing equipment, or entering regional and national competitions.

• Round 1 applications are open and close Tuesday 31 July 2018, with the winners to be announced and contacted by 7 August.

Please visit my website www.martyhunt.com.au for more details about the application process and deadlines for future grant rounds and follow me on Facebook MartyHuntMP for the announcement of the winners.

ZEN MEDITATION

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Comment on Draft Arts Plans The Sunshine Coast’s rst Arts Plan is now available to review and provide comment on. The draft plan is designed to stimulate the local arts sector and create opportunities for artists, arts practitioners, and arts organisations. Review the draft plan and have your say via our website.

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Much has been achieved in the last year and I have spoken about some of that in this column, such as record transport infrastructure spending for the Bruce Highway and the North Coast rail line rail duplication and upgrades. The annual report goes into more detail on funding for these and other major infrastructure projects. The report also outlines grants for businesses and community groups and lists my speeches to Parliament.

Food labelling: The food laws I have been updating you on throughout the year came into effect on 1 July 2018.

You as a consumer will now know whether the product you have purchased is Australian made and what percentage of the product is Australian.

Previously it was possible for companies to label product as Australian if it was packed here but contained mostly imported ingredients.

But now the labels will clearly state what percentage of the product is from this country.

NBN Update: Regional areas like Kenilworth were prioritised during the NBN roll-out and we are now seeing the benefits in rural communities.

• Service is now available across tracts of the Mary Valley including Kenilworth, Gheerulla, Moy Pocket, Kidaman Creek, Obi Obi, Brooloo, Imbil, Carters Ridge, Kandanga, Coles Creek, Amamoor, Dagun, Traveston, Mapleton, Bli Bli and Cooroy.

Internet access is increasingly important for families and businesses in the Valley and NBN is another tool to bridge the digital divide between regional and metropolitan areas.

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KENILWORTH ARTS COUNCIL – THIS & THAT

ur recent survey drew a moderate response from our members but KAC is still happy accept your survey response if you wish to participate, including any from interested community members. We are trying to get a feel for the kinds of activities that will appeal to members and the general community. Survey forms are available at KAC or by contacting 5446 0171. Some responses indicated that art groups would be enjoyable. Currently there is a mutual help art group that meets on Wednesdays at KAC. Contact Veronika on 5446 0427 for more information. Some members would like to have workshops. The recent painting workshop led by Pat Cale was very enjoyable with some beautiful art works produced.

• Stephen Cassettari Workshop 'Chinese Brush Painting' 18-19 August – ad on page 8.

• Although the Kenilworth ArtsFest isn’t until the end of September, KAC is putting the word out now for our much needed volunteers. Preparation in the Kenilworth Hall starts on 24 September. All help is very much appreciated.

• There will be a special meeting of members on Tuesday 17 July at 6pm at KAC to finalise the changes to our constitution. This is necessary as some of the clauses are simply out of date. Members have been notified of the changes but if you have any queries, please contact Secretary Lisa. The meeting will be followed by a 'Pot Luck' dinner.

If you would like to join up as a KAC member, please contact Secretary Lisa on 5472 3223 or 0487 280 828. And remember, you don’t have to be able to draw, paint, sculpt, sing, dance, write novels or poetry or act like Judy Dench to be a member!

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3 AUGUST 1939 – 11 JUNE 2018

any families follow the tradition of carrying forward names across generations from both sides, and looking through the Hassall Family book proves this. Grandfather James Cusack Hassall married Frances Percy Faris on May 16, 1888, moving to Queensland in 1889. They eventually settled in Kenilworth during 1896, with James managing Mt Ubi Station for his old friend, Senator James Walker. Frances and James Hassall had eight children – five sons and three daughters. Their fourth son, Jack Percy, was educated, as were all the Hassall children, by tutors or governesses. He was a good horseman, and worked on the station mustering and farming with teams of draught horses.

All the brothers were fond of cricket, riding to Nambour over the Range to play, there and back in a day. Jack was considered an excellent fieldsman, which many an opposition batsman found out to their detriment.

The Hassall men were very capable at the forge, with many of their tools being handmade. Their horses were well shod, while chains were used extensively on the tyres of the motor coach, especially during wet weather. Initially, they maintained the horse coach and then the motor coach. The first motor coach was an International, fondly referred to as ‘Monty’ with the body built at the station.

Local mail was brought to Mt Ubi to be sealed in a mailbag which was taken to Eumundi three times a week. Jack waited for the mail train from Brisbane – once the mail was sorted, brought the mailbag back to Ubi where J.C.H. sorted it into the appropriate pigeon holes ready for collection by the addressees the next time they called at the station.

Jack was a very reliable coachman – people could set their watches by the time the bus went past. It was an arduous job; but wet weather made it a real endurance test. Chains would be put on for up to three months.

The run increased to include bread, meat and groceries, with Jack remembering the shopping lists of those who didn’t write anything down. Cream was taken to the Eumundi Butter Factory. After Jack had finished his run, he would go ploughing: “...for exercise” he said.

In April 1936, Jack married Amy Bevan - the only daughter of Mr & Mrs Preston Bevan from Eumundi. At first, Jack and Amy lived in the Men’s Hut just outside the back gate at Ubi. Eventually, they built their own home on Jack’s selection, between the homestead and Tamlyn Creek, working the bus run as well as a dairy herd. Amy was an accomplished pianist, good cook and wonderful sewer. Her beautiful embroideries decorated the walls of the house.

• Their only son, Percy Bevan, was born at the Cooroy Private Hospital on 3 August, 1939 – his namesake an acknowledgement of both families. Amy often accompanied Jack on the run, taking a young Percy with them.

Percy started school at Kenilworth in 1945, leaving after Scholarship in 1953. Probably at Amy’s instigation, Percy started piano lessons when he was eight years old, working on theory and practical exams with Trinity College, London and the Australian Music Examination Board.

In 1960, he gained an Associate Teacher’s Diploma through Trinity College. Alas, his endeavours with the piano accordion were not quite so successful.

For many years, Percy played at school concerts, local dances and church services. Probably, his most unlikely appearance was at a Mock Deb Ball, in the role of the musical spinster aunt. He probably wore my mother’s wig, but I’m not sure who created his ensemble for the evening.

One of his nicknames at school was ‘Shanghai’ – the loose strings on his tennis racket ensured his opponents never quite knew where a shot was going to land.

Like many a local lad, Percy drove to the Police Station in town to get his Driver’s Licence on his 17th birthday – apparently, the licence had already been issued, so no delay there. From then on, he drove the cream run from Walli Mt Road to Eumundi, chipping in when needed on the drive from Kenilworth to the Gympie turnoff at Belli Creek, as well as the extra run including Coolabine Creek and Brooloo Gap Road.

There were also the daily mail contracts from Eumundi to Kenilworth.

Once the Eumundi Butter Factory closed in the mid 1970’s, the cream and milk were taken to Maleny.

Not forgetting, of course, there was dairy herd waiting at home to be milked when the various runs were complete. The cows didn’t much care what else had happened during the day. By the early 1980’s, milk carrying became too busy to do both, so dairying was discontinued.

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Percy successfully applied for the Rural School Bus run from Kenilworth to Maleny in the early 1950’s. The seats in the back of the cream truck proved very useful, and it continued to be used until 1960. Father Jack Hassall drove the Senior students from Kenilworth and Conondale by bus to Maleny until his 70th birthday. Percy then took over the twice-a-day route until the run was sold in 1980 to concentrate on the growing number of milk pickups and deliveries. My sisters and I were only some of the students ferried up and down the range with Percy, leaving Kenilworth no later than 7.30am and returning about 4.30 in the afternoon.

Milk runs around Conondale and Maleny were purchased in 1977 and 1980, with deliveries eventually being made to plants from Kenilworth and Nambour to Caboolture and Brisbane. When one of the body trucks was replaced with a T-Line International, it was christened 'Ernie' [as in, the fastest milk-cart in the West, but that depended on who was driving]. By the mid-nineties, seven vehicles made up the fleet – from body trucks to tri-axle trailers with tankers and refrigerated pantechs. Percy worked alongside the other drivers keeping up to the milk demand.

1998 was a milestone, marking 100 years with the Hassall family name on a coach-bus-truck-tanker carrying business in Kenilworth.

Grandfather James Cusack Hassall probably never envisaged such an achievement when he began with the Mt Ubi coach in 1898.

Thinking about all this – Percy was definitely a product of his family genes. Both the Hassall and Bevan aunts and uncles provided Percy with many cousins who moved far and wide.

As his cousin, Margaret says, “We didn’t necessarily see each other very often, but it was good to know family was as close as a phone call for an easy chat and catch-up”. Percy kept a calendar – not to know the day because it was years out of date – but so he knew everyone’s birthday and could ring on their special day.

For celebrations, there was nothing better than a ‘Cook Up’ especially if roast pork, veggies and plenty of desserts were involved. The best of these were the parties organised after the big shed was built. Lots of food usually meant lots of leftovers the next day, or, sometimes the next week. These gatherings eventually moved to the Kenilworth Bowls Club. More recently, he enjoyed Chinese at Glass House and the occasional meal at the Cooroy RSL – his raffle tickets always managed to be winners, and, there’s possibly still a frozen chicken in the freezer.

Taking annual leave was not something that came easily to Percy. At most, he might wrangle a weekend away. This could be a car trip to Mackay to watch speedway finals; or, going to Hamilton Island [but even that was for a shareholder’s meeting]. Percy probably considered his first flight to Melbourne to collect the modified 'Ernie' a bit of a holiday. He and Gavin flew down, climbed into a taxi, picked up the truck [complete with a new Tieman tank], and drove home.

While he had nicknames at school, other names and phrases grew around him. He could be 'Percy'; he could be 'Hey Hassall'; or, even 'PBH esquire'. Staff knew where they stood, but that depended whether their shares were up, or they were down. Rest assured, at some stage, everyone’s shares bottomed out. Regardless of this, if there was an appointment to keep, Percy could be relied on to act as chauffeur and confidante when necessary.

Percy always relished bagging a bargain at the Toowoomba Farmfest and Caboolture Farm Fantastic. For him, his bible was Deals on Wheels which arrived every month.

There’s one member of Percy’s family I haven’t mentioned yet, and that’s Fred – as in 'Fred Dog'. Fred gave Percy many laughs. Whether Fred was using the door knobs and window winders of the new ute as excellent chew toys, chasing planes, or on a call-out to a broken down fridge van, the two were inseparable until Fred went to the farm in the sky.

But above all else, Amy was his adored mother. For Percy, she provided the ultimate yardstick by which he measured others – always considering if she would have approved. His personalized number plates first appeared on his brand new Nissan Bluebird. They read AMY14 – her name and favourite number.

In public, Percy was an astute business man, probably had a calculator for a brain, and an excellent memory. He didn’t tolerate fools easily, and, when he had serious thinking to do, he’d head out to the paddock on Jack’s tractor with many a decision made while slashing.

There was also a private Percy who was a sentimental man. Whether employee or friend, Percy became surrogate uncle and grandfather to many – happy visiting new mothers and their bubs. Birthdays and special occasions always shared.

In life, we have families from blood. But, if we’re lucky, there are also families that grow from enduring friendship. Percy had both.

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On 10 June, at the Pine Rivers Pony Club Formal Gymkhana, Peta came 2nd overall in Associates and also awarded Champion Rider and Highest Points Formal Gymkhana Rider winning a rug and a jacket!

• We also managed to do a muster at the start of June where riders practiced their dressage tests they will be riding at the State Dressage Championships in July at Maryborough.

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Equestrian Complex in July 2019. All riders must have completed a 160km to participate in the Tom Quilty Gold Cup and as there aren’t many of these rides on the annual calendar, the State Championships he 2018 Queensland Endurance Riders Association is a perfect opportunity.”

(QERA) State Championships will be hosted in Imbil 13-15 Stirling’s Crossing Endurance Club President Kim Moir said that July and has attracted riders from as far afield as Scotland and amongst the first-timers were several eleven-year-olds looking to Japan as part of the 180-strong contingent of riders tackling the qualify now in preparation for the 2019 Tom Quilty Gold Cup, as course at Stirling’s Crossing Equestrian Complex. the ride also has a minimum age requirement of 12 years.

Hosted by Stirling’s Crossing Endurance Club, the event is “It’s a real coming of age for our young riders to tackle a 160km, expected to bring over 600 people including riders and their particularly when it’s an opportunity to qualify for the sport’s most support crews as the riders take on the diverse forestry terrain prestigious ride which is expected to attract over 300 riders from around the complex over 80km and 160km distances. across Australia to our Imbil complex next year,” Ms Moir said.

Event host and owner of Stirling’s Crossing Equestrian Complex, “These kids have completed 80km and 120km rides but a 160km ride Matthew Sample said those tackling the challenging 160km ride requires a whole new set of skills and incredible commitment, so there including riders as young as eleven would set off at midnight on will be a high level of excitement for both horse and rider which really Friday with many riding most of Saturday to complete within the adds to the energy of the event.”

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Mr Sample said the course for the QERA State Championships was “There’s a reason why our motto in endurance riding is ‘to complete is very similar to that for next year’s Tom Quilty Gold Cup. to win’ as even those who take out the championships will spend at least “At Stirling’s Crossing Equestrian Complex we are lucky to have ten hours in the saddle to complete the 160km ride,” Mr Sample said. unique trails through the Imbil State Forest; camping onsite for “This event is truly unique and will give endurance riders the riders, their teams and their horses and facilities that are unmatched opportunity to take on a great challenge while bonding with their at any other endurance venue so these events are always a fantastic horses on one of Australia’s best endurance courses.” experience for the whole family.”

“We anticipate we will have many riders who will be taking on their • The list of competitors in the QERA first 160km at this event, QERA has offered State Championships includes the current free entry to all Junior QERA members and the Queensland Champion, Matthew Gadsby Stirling’s Crossing Endurance Club has offered (Tweed Heads, NSW), the 2017 Pat Slater Cup free entry for all open riders who wish to attempt winner Kaylea Maher (Imbil) and previous this distance for the first time.”

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IMBIL POLICE BRIEF JUNE

burglary occurred at Melawondi Road Melawondi between the 7th and 11th of June 2018. Any person with information is requested to contact Imbil Police on 5484 5222 or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.

A 32 year old male from Brooloo has been charged with public nuisance following an altercation on the 9th of June 2018 at Yabba Road Imbil. The male is due to appear at the Gympie Magistrates Court on the 25th of June 2018.

Two 13 year old children from the Mary Valley have been dealt with under the Youth Justice Act for possession of Dangerous Drugs. Parents who wish to speak to their children about the possible consequences of drug use can find some handy resources listed at the below website: https://www.qld.gov.au/families/education/pages/drug • Police from Imbil station will be teaming up with SEQ Water and conducted patrols of Borumba Dam over the school holiday period. A reminder that alcohol limits apply to boat masters and we will be out enforcing these offences over the holiday period.

• Please give some consideration to the fatal five over the school holiday period. Speeding, drink and drug driving, seat belts, fatigue and distraction. These behaviours are consistently linked to fatal traffic crashes. Road trauma has devastating consequences not only for the occupants of the vehicles involved but also for families, friends and communities. It’s just not worth it.

• The next rural watch meeting will be held on Monday the 6th August 2018 at 7.30pm at the Kandanga Hall. (July's guest speaker was Bronwyn McAdam from the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service who discussed parks offences.)

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FRIENDS OF AMAMOOR JULY NEWS

t was fantastic to see so many people rug up warm and partake of delicious pizza at the June ‘Cheers and Beers’ The wait for the pizza was worth it and allowed time to chat with friends. We are very thankful to all of you who come along to support us every month and to the many new faces we see!

• Thanks to Adam from Fire in the Belly Pizza, to Ryan Robb from Mary Valley Smallgoods for donating the meat trays and to Rob and Annamiek for the lovely music! Finally a big thank you to the wonderful volunteers who make it all happen.

• We had a very successful gardening day in May. Thanks to all the volunteers who worked hard to get the Station looking so good. You have done an amazing job. Thank you so much.

Friends of Amamoor appreciates the work Gordon has been doing to improve the Station precinct. We would also like to thank Jacinta from Natives R Us. She has offered to help with the landscaping of the Station and to donate plants.

• The next 'Cheers and Beers' will be held on Friday 13 July at the Amamoor Station, starting at 5.30 pm.

The theme is ‘Winter Warmers’ with pumpkin soup and crusty herb bread $3, hotpot with rice $8 or combo – soup and hotpot $10 (curried sausage and veg or Spanish sausage and veg).

One free sausage sizzle for every child under 16.

Range of beer, wine and pre-mixed spirits available for purchase at the Friends of Amamoor Railway Crossing Bar. Keep a look out for the posters, check your emails, our Facebook page and Instagram. We look forward to seeing you there. Rug up warm and we’ll have the fire-pits stoked! Plus dance the night away with live music by Andrew Noy – https://bit.ly/2Iv39lC Contacts:-Julia, President 0404 747 495, Gordon VP 5488 4261, Christine Sec. 0439 498 618 and Kirsty, Treas. 0408 731 084.

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MARY VALLEY RSL REMEMBERS MARY VALLEY RSL SUB-BRANCH – ANZAC DAY 2018

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t was pleasing to see the number of young people who attended and their interaction with the veterans (some of whom are still serving). A lot of military motorbike people attended the Mary Valley RSL service at Kandanga pictured left representing conflict from Vietnam onwards. Some who marched are still serving their country as we speak!

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ell the council budget for 2018/19 has been adopted. Unfortunately I was not part of its formulation due to my very recent appointment. Whilst I could not agree to the rate rise, which I thought was excessive, there are otherwise several good projects in it that will benefit our region.

There was considerable debate in council recently about the design of the Our Towns project in Imbil. I have asked for more work to be done on the design as a result of hearing people’s concerns and new ideas. More consultation will now take place I hope, but we will definitely be getting the ball rolling soon on the skatepark near the bridge.

• Note that I can no longer meet ratepayers at the Town Hall in Gympie, but still happy to meet in Gympie at their preferred location. Of course, I can always visit anywhere in Division 8.

• Finally, there was a send-off recently for Ian and Elaine Hart and Shane and Sandra Bishop at the Kandanga Country Club.

Both families have contributed a lot to our area over the years and I wish them well in their new ventures.

Please ask if you think I can assist in any council matters, and I offer to be involved in all matters where you are dealing with council officers. Phone or SMS – 0418 708 745 or email – bob.fredman@gympie.qld.gov.au

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COMMUNITY PALMWOODS NEW TOWN SQUARE WINS MULTIPLE AWARDS

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almwoods’ new town square, Piccabean Green, was among 28 projects across 12 categories to receive top honours at the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects’ 2018 Queensland Awards.

The project won two awards – in the Civic Landscape and Community Contribution categories - at the Brisbane ceremony.

In the Civic Landscape category, Sunshine Coast Council received the Award of Excellence for the design and placemaking process it undertook to deliver the new town square.

Community Portfolio and Division 5 Cr Jenny McKay said the award was a very significant achievement.

“In that category our Piccabeen Green project was against some serious competition with projects created for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games,” Cr McKay said.

“The second award was in the Community Contribution category which recognised our objectives to identify opportunities to activate the new town square, maintain the economic vitality during construction and maintaining a sustainable legacy for Palmwoods.”

This is the second time that the Palmwoods new town square has received an award. In March, the project was honoured at the 2018 Place Leaders Award in the Small Scale Place Project commendation category. Stephen Burton, of POMO, an awardwinning multidisciplinary design and strategy studio, said being part of this significant infrastructure upgrade was a privilege.

“Our ultimate goal was to collaborate with council for the design elements of the new Palmwoods town square to ensure that it would complement the town’s existing character,” he said.

The Palmwoods town square will be considered for the AILA National Landscape Architecture Awards, to be announced at the AILA International Festival of Landscape Architecture at the Gold Coast on 11 October, 2018.

TIARO – 'PUNK' TURTLE'S ROYAL CONNECTION

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escribing it “Surreal,” was how Marilyn Connell from Tiaro Landcare described her experience of being one of three honoured guests at an event at the Abu Dhabi Al Bateen Palace.

The event was hosted by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. Caleb Ofori who protects the Togo slippery frog that is found in a single stream in Ghana and Dimitry Dorofeev who is banding migrating birds in the Kamchatka Peninsula in Far East Russia, were the other guests.

At this event at the Palace, Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, Secretary General, Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi delivered a lecture, 'For the Love of Nature: Innovative Philanthropy for Species Conservation Worldwide’.

Species conservation has been a priority of the Crown Prince and the UAE government. "We in the UAE make a significant difference to preserve the life of threatened plants and animals not only at the local level but globally," Razan said, adding that this is the outcome of UAE Founding Father Sheikh Zayed's vision.

Razan praised Tiaro Landcare’s ‘punk’ turtle conservation as an example of a “Boots-on-the-ground, get-your-hands-dirty conservation project endeavouring to save a species from extinction.”

She then invited Marilyn to speak of Landcare’s turtle program.

After congratulating Razan on her lecture, the Crown Prince rather than accept thanks for his generosity, said “We trust and believe in you and we believe your work is very important, keep doing what you are doing. You are the first line of defence against species extinction.”

• Tiaro Landcare has, in the past, been a beneficiary of funding from the Mohammed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund which has contributed towards saving the endangered Mary River turtle. The philosophy of the MBZ Fund is totally unique in the world of species conservation. It recognizes all species, everywhere, are important – not only the biggest, fuzziest, most beautiful and charismatic of species, but all species including fish, insects, plants, birds and even fungi.

Among the 300 government officials and dignitaries who attended were: Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain; Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman; Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; Dr Amal Al Qubaisi, Speaker of the Federal National Council; Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, and Sheikha Salama bint Mohammed.

Later, Marilyn joined the dignitaries at the Iftar dinner in the Palace Banquet Hall where the Crown Prince’s daughter was thrilled to receive a packet of Landcare’s legendary chocolate turtles. "... in recognition that we share the one planet and can work together to protect it for future generations” said Marilyn.

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COMMUNITY COUNCIL RECEIVES FUNDING FROM QUEENSLAND ANZAC CENTENARY GRANTS PROGRAMME

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ouncil has been successful in receiving funding from the Queensland Anzac Centenary grants programme to host a significant commemorative event in November 2018 to mark 100 years since the Armistice, the agreement which led to the end of WWI. The grant, worth $50,930, will assist Council to host a major commemorative event which will include projection art, a chorale performance of music from the era, a free film screening for the community and a public art installation.

Gympie Regional Council Mayor Mick Curran said, “This funding will allow us to commemorate 100 years of the ANZACs in a really meaningful way, for all age groups,” he said.

“We’re really proud to be able to partner with our Gympie RSL SubBranch for this project. We’re looking forward to creating opportunities where local service men and women are recognised specifically. We’re also hoping to get local schools and community groups involved with a community project to create an art installation of poppies.”

• During the Queensland Anzac Centenary, 2014–2018, Queensland Anzac Centenary grants have assisted many communities to commemorate the role played by Queenslanders in the First World War or another military anniversary. These projects can include digital innovation, preservation of war memorabilia or history, restoration of honour boards or public commemorative events which incorporate arts and culture.

The lasting legacy from the project includes a digital collection of images and footage of local service men and women, and a series of short film documentaries that highlights our local heroes and the contribution that Gympie made to the war effort.

More information about events will be released in the coming months. This project is proudly supported by the Queensland Government.

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COMMUNITY FROM WARNINGS TO WEAPONS, PARAMEDICS HAVE A SAY ON AVOIDING ASSAULTS

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ssaulted paramedics from 13 countries have had their say on what works best to prevent violence against them.

In the first ever international study of its type, suggestions ranged from better situational awareness through to better patient restraints, body armour and even weapons.

The fresh article on *‘Preventing EMS workplace violence’ has been published in the International Journal of the Care of the Injured (known as Injury).

Lead author Adjunct Professor Brian Maguire, of CQUniversity Australia, says 1778 Ambulance and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel responded to the survey, including 633 who reported being assaulted in the previous 12 months.

Professor Maguire says the main suggestions given in the survey from assaulted medics highlighted a need for better training, better options for restraint (including handcuffs or calmative injections), improved communication and advanced warning, improved public education, better situational awareness, and improved inter-agency cooperation.

“Our study found that some EMS personnel see a role for weapons in their self-defence,” he says. "However, carrying firearms and other self-protection weapons introduces a host of issues in regards to liability. Less contentious options included de-escalation training, self-defence training, better pat-downs by police prior to transport, and increased penalties for perpetrators of assaults.”

Professor Maguire says assaulted medics have called for better collaboration with local police, dispatchers and other agencies to obtain warnings about problem locations, known violent offenders or potential issues with hand-overs.

He has called for ambulance agencies across the globe to work with researchers to develop, implement and test interventions to reduce risk of violence against their personnel, in tandem with systematic reporting of both assaults and near-miss incidents and, importantly, publishing the results of trial interventions.

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ocal Sunshine Coast artist Fiona Groom is digging up the dirt on leaf litter… 'Unearth' is an art exhibition that highlights the secret realm that lives at our feet.

For most of us what exists in the dirt and leaf litter holds no interest, but if you look closer you will find a diverse group of creatures living there.

Unearth is a snapshot of the life below in the leaf litter, a home to insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, a refuge for all animals promoting growth and food for all.

• 'Unearth' exhibition opens 6pm Thursday 27 July, and then continues to Tuesday 4 September at The Butter Factory Arts Centre, Cooroy, 11a Maple Street, 'ph 5442 6665 or see details on www.butterfactoryartscentre.com.au www.fmgfionagroomvisualartist.com

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The Australian Government’s Modern Slavery Bill 2018, now before Parliament, will require more than 3,000 large companies to publish annual statements on their actions to address modern slavery in their supply chains and operations.

“For more than three decades, Fairtrade has worked closely with businesses committed to supply chain transparency. Finally, the world is catching up,” says CEO, Molly Harriss Olson. "We currently have 155 businesses in Australia that are tackling poverty, gender inequality and climate change by making trade fair. These businesses are way ahead of the curve. This new Modern Slavery Act will demand more accountability from our largest companies, transform our supply chains and ensure everyone shares in the benefits of prosperity.”

The Global Slavery Index estimates that 45.8 million people in 167 countries are in some form of modern slavery – whether forced labour, debt bondage or exploitative work.

Releasing the draft bill recently, Assistant Minister for Home Affairs Alex Hawke said the requirements will “foster a ‘race to the top’ culture that will ensure Australia is a regional and world leader”.

Deadline for submissions 20 July 2018. More information – https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/ Senate/Legal_and_Constitutional_Affairs/ModernSlavery

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CARTERS RIDGE – NEAR NEW HOME ★★★★★★ ENERGY RATING

$635,000

This near new home was completed in 2016. A modern contemporary decor where larger than standard room sizes will make it appealing to a large family. • This home boasts a 6-Star Energy Efficiency Rating.

• FOUR BEDROOMS with built-in robes.

Master has walk-in robe and ensuite.

• Clean-edge laminate bench tops in the kitchen including a large breakfast bench.

• Separate lounge, family and dining rooms. • Spacious family bathroom with a separate shower and bath tub. • Split system reverse cycle air conditioning. • 5 KVA SOLAR SYSTEM with 5.9 KW OF SOLAR PANELS • 10,000 gallons of rainwater. • Pump and underground water lines from the dam with three watering points. • NBN internet and mobile phone service available. • It is ready to go Buyers – waiting for you to add your landscaping and garden designs. • Just under 10 ACRES of excellent land, approx. 90% cleared and usable. Elevated but not steep with complete privacy from the road. Bitumen road – not a main road – it is a quiet peaceful area with no visible neighbours. $635,000

GHEERULLA – ‘FIG GROVE’ – 66 ACRES – HOUSE & COTTAGE

$620,000

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Situated off the main road on a ‘no through’ road this property enjoys minimal traffic noise and privacy. Graced with ancient old Fig trees this property’s entry from the road is very appealing. • Approx. 50% cleared and suitable for horses or cattle. Rich fertile creek flats rising to a timbered gentle slope. • Several dams (four) and a bore (no pump included). • Original farmhouse with THREE SPACIOUS BEDROOMS, one with built-in cupboard. • Open plan living area with a lovely warm FIREPLACE, polished timber flooring and high ceilings. • Separate kitchen with walk-in pantry and 4-burner country-style GAS STOVE. • Spacious dining room adjacent to the kitchen. • Approx. 30 metres away is a gorgeous GUEST COTTAGE consisting of ONE BEDROOM, ensuite bathroom, kitchen, living area and lovely timber deck. • This cottage is not approved by council as a residence however is showing an excellent rental return with a current Tenant. • Very large shed on concrete floor with power connected. • Inground swimming POOL. • Several established CITRUS TREES. • Ample flat areas of land suitable for you to build your equine arenas, stables etc. • Good access from the road and ample road frontage. • Access to the State Forestry is directly across the road from this property, therefore offering trial riding opportunities and bush walking. • “Fig Grove” as it is known, offers Buyers some interesting history, quality land and at an affordable price to step in to a larger acreage property. $620,000

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KENILWORTH – GREAT FAMILY HOME – NEW TO MARKET New to the market this SPACIOUS THREE BEDROOM home has much to offer the Investor and Home Buyer. Quiet location central to shops, school and amenities. • Large living room with separate sitting room. • Two generous sized bedrooms and third single bedroom. • Original kitchen in good condition with walk-in pantry. • Bathroom makeover within the last 10 years.

• Beautiful hardwood timber flooring, deep rich mahogany colour which will appeal to all.

• Front and rear security doors. • Lovely timber north facing timber deck. • Large area under the home suitable for storage, car accommodation and small workshop space. • Tank water for gardens. • The property is connected to town water and sewerage. • Elevated 809m2 block, the BEST LOCATION in town with a lovely outlook and the benefits of peace and quiet to be enjoyed. Gently sloping block, perfectly drained and deep top soil perfect for the avid gardener.

• Concrete driveway and pathways. • Established fruit trees, mango and loquat. • Don’t miss this one Buyers, it is a great family home that enjoys the very best position in town. • Currently occupied by very reliable Tenants and showing an excellent Rental Return. $310,000

$310,000

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