Mary Valley Voice April 15 2015 Vol.25 No.3

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THE MONTH THAT WAS

elping the blind to see. A new app on iPhone is making life easier for the blind.

By connecting them with sighted helpers they can obtain help with tasks which require normal vision. The sighted helper is able to see and describe what the blind person is showing them by filming with the video in the phone. An example is showing say a tin can from the shelf and looking at the expiration date, or finding the right thing to eat in the refrigerator.

New banknotes to issue. The next generation of banknotes will include a ‘tactile’ feature to assist people who are blind or have low vision. They will have bright colours, large and bold numbers and be a different size for each denomination to assist people with vision disabilities to tell the difference.

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FUNDRAISING AFTERNOON FOR LEGACY

n Anzac Day, 25 April 2015 the Kenilworth Bowls Club will be holding a fundraising afternoon for Legacy. The club will open at 1pm. The afternoon will start with barefoot bowls, so if you would like to have a go at bowls please come along and join the fun. During the afternoon there will be raffles held as well as two-up. All monies raised from green fees, raffles and twoup will go to Sunshine Coast Legacy. The club bistro will also be open on Saturday for meals from 6pm to 8pm.

Legacy is a charity providing services to Australian families suffering financially and socially after the incapacitation or death of a spouse or parent, during or after their defence force service. They currently care for around 90,000 widows and 1,900 children and disabled dependants throughout Australia.

Please come and support this great cause. Enquiries please phone Russ on 0488 460 281.

What a nose. Jemal Tkeshelashvili from USA is a superhuman with a very unique ability. He can blow up hot water bottles to the point where they explode, with his nose. He currently holds the Guinness World Record for most hot water bottles burst with the nose in one minute. In 2009 he set a new record, managing to explode three of them in one minute.

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n Saturday 7 March, Caeli Hinkler (pictured left) riding Arabella attended the Caloundra Pony Club Open Sporting Day and came 1st in her 13 years age group.

On Saturday 14 March, there was a muster in Kenilworth where our new trainee instructor (and member) Catriona instructed for the day under supervision, her first time! Thanks heaps, Catriona! She focused on flatwork and grid work. Catriona had a small group to work with, including some new members.

Watch that GPS. A bus driver tasked with taking 50 Belgian tourists to a French ski resort got his GPS directions wrong, and made a 1200km detour. Apparently there are three entries for La Plagne in France, and he selected the wrong one. These sorts of stories arise all the time even with people entering Kenilworth who have arrived at the Historical Museum with caravan in tow looking for the showgrounds.

We have magpies, they have an owl. Residents in a Dutch town have come under attack from a European eagle owl in recent weeks, with some requiring treatment in hospital. Their town councillor told reporters authorities were hoping to be permitted to catch the bird, which is a protected species. Residents have been advised by the town council to arm themselves with umbrellas at night to protect themselves from potential attacks.

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s you are all aware Kenilworth township was cut off and isolated for a few days during the recent floods. Thankfully it was only for a short period and we didn’t have any major emergencies.

Should ambulance assistance have been needed during this time we advised QAS communications of our emergency planning.

Firstly, one of our most experienced Responders volunteered to stay in Kenilworth for the duration of the floods. We also equipped a Responder on the Maleny side of the township with a pager and hand held radio and another Responder on the Eumundi side.

Whilst it is not always possible to reach all properties, it did give us the best opportunity to respond to a broad area within our community.

For making this possible I would like to say a special thanks to the First Response team for volunteering their time and for making this unselfish commitment.

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The next day, Sunday 15 March at the Mooloolah gymkhana, the club was represented by Sonia Law, Rachael Law, Jodi Gillis and Alice Gillis.

On Sunday 22 March, Caeli Hinkler (riding Arabella) and Matilda Law (riding Kunda Perfectly Plain) attended the Maleny Dressage Day and both participated in the Unofficial Class 7: 13 years to under 26 years. The heavens decided to open when our members competed. They were well and truly drenched by the time they completed their last test, a true testament to the dedication of our committed members!

We have a two day muster coming up in April.

Our committee has also been actively applying for a number of grants in the hope of being able to improve our club facilities.

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he Life Drawing group is looking to recommence its “art sessions”. If you enjoy any of the above please join in. These sessions will be a combination of life drawing, still life or painting outdoors with a fantastic view on the Valley.

The sessions will be held twice a month from 10am (days to be decided) at the Historical Museum in Kenilworth to enjoy a great view. The original group have already indicated their interest, we welcome new faces, anyone who has a artistic mind.

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n Ambulance man’s experiences Bullets and Predestination

Warrant-Officer F.H. Phillips of the A.L.H. Field Ambulance in a letter to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Phillips of Mary Street, Ipswich writes: “During the last two or three weeks, we have been on a continuous run of work. We were ordered from Anzac one night to move on board a ship at 2 o’clock next morning with all our equipment. Things were busy. Mules were carrying our stuff down the ridges to the beach, with bullets whissing past all the time and star shells lit up the sky, showing our position to the enemy. It is a peculiar thing how you get accustomed to it and makes you believe there is predestination. The bullets come from everywhere, you cannot tell where. Men are killed and wounded on both sides of you, and you are missed times out of number. One shell in particular came in to our camp: it got four out of a group of seven of our men and riddled the other three men’s clothing. Well we arrived in the boat after working all night. She sailed for Lemnos. We pitched camp here for seven days (Sunday to Sunday) with 62 men. The officials promptly took 12 men away to look after ships of wounded. Our compliment of wounded to look after is 50 but they poured over 100 on to us in no time with half of our staff. The next shift was on to a Cunard liner. We are now in charge of her with 700 wounded.

She was to sail to Alexandria and put them off there. On arrival at Alexandria we were ordered to proceed with them to Malta.

After coaling and drawing water we set off for Malta. This ship is bound for England afterwards. If she is to take the wounded home, I suppose we will go to, but if not we will be loaded and sent back on another vessel to Alexandria or goodness knows where.

in a hole dug in the mountain side. “Sput” Morgan (of Henry Barry and Co, Brisbane) and myself are keeping in the best of health, and kept busy. He is going as grey as a badger and I am getting bald. That is about the extent of our trouble. My clerk is Jim Burns, the station-master’s son. He is a jolly good fellow, and has only been with me for a month. The other clerk was knocked over while I was giving him orders one evening at tea. I don’t think he was very seriously damaged. It was funny to see us at meals. We used to sit on boxes outside the dugout, with a plate on our lap. A shell or two would come whissing over and burst.

Plates and everything would go when we ducked and jumped into the hole. Sometimes we would beat it and sometimes the shell would get in first. Taking it all round, there is not one of our unit that has not had dozens of hair breadth escapes, clothes punctures, skin wounds, grazes etc. I came across Queenslanders in all the hospitals. I have two from Ipswich in the boat now. They all made a splendid name for themselves, although the casualties were high. Lieut. Roberts was well out in front of them and was cut off by some Turks and could not get back. He accounted for a whole pile of the brutes. He used his revolver left and right on them until they riddled him. Others did the same.”

In another letter to his parents he says: “If you want to send any parcel along send some chocolates. Such things are unknown here, and there is nothing outside any ration to be procured at any price. I have several Turkish shells that I I have got into the style of being reconciled to anything. After would like to send home all the knocking about and roughing it you can’t help but if I could. They were fired experience the feeling. This boat has been attacked by a into our dugout with submarine twice on her way to the Dardanelles, one in Bristol thousands of others. We were Channel and further out. The torpedoes missed by about 30ft. not out of shell fire from the time we landed until we left. You The captain is very wary now and has every light out at dusk. could expect to go up in pieces any time. Men alongside of Our stay at Anzac was lively. The food was good and plentiful, you were killed and wounded and goodness only can explain but you were under fire getting it and coming back. In fact, we the escapes we have had. I have come across Rev Robertson were not out of fire the whole time we were there, living like rats several times but I cannot find any trace of Norman McGill. The last I heard of him was that he was in Heliopolis with a bad knee.

That would keep him away from the front for a few months, so I don’t think he has come over yet. I found a few Ipswich fellows, but most of them I know are buried. They have all made This year there is more space than ever before! We have George St, Phillip St & a reputation for themselves, officers and men, Lieut Roberts and Mary St on the eastern side of Elizabeth St with capacity for hundreds of cars to show!

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KSCC NEWS arch was a busy time at the Kenilworth State Community College with lots of exciting things happening.

Early March saw students and staff return to Mon Repos near Bundaberg to watch over 50 turtles hatch and make their way to the ocean. This was a follow-up to last year when they saw over 150 eggs laid. It was an amazing experience thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Remember if you are in town on the weekend of April 18/19 pop down to the Showgrounds to watch some of the best in the Campdrafting arena and stay for the music Saturday night. All proceeds go to our P&C. If you have any enquiries regarding our school, please feel free to call 5440 0555 or pop in for a chat. School resumes Monda 20 April and Playgroup resumes Tuesday 21 April.

Not only did our Student Leaders receive their leadership badges

by P&C President Matt Trace on parade, but they were very busy organising fundraisers for the Western Queensland Drought Relief and Vanuatu Cyclone Relief. Altogether they raised approximately $150 for these organisations – a great effort!

Kenilworth School Leaders then combined with Conondale School Leaders for a three day leadership camp hiking in the Conondale National Park and Kenilworth Forest. This camp builds and promotes teamwork and conflict resolution skills. Students come home with renewed self-confidence and a belief in themselves and what they can accomplish.

It was a harmonious day at the school on Wednesday, March 25 when parents were invited to come and help celebrate Harmony Day. Students and staff brought in dishes from around the world to share and to promote harmony and peace. Countries such as Estonia, Sri Lanka, England, Ireland, and of course, good old Australia, were represented.

A wet morning postponed our cross country, but only for one day. A fine Tuesday morning saw close competition, wonderful sportsmanship and many personal bests as our students traipsed around one of the best cross country courses going. Special thanks to the Marr Family and Kenilworth Country Foods for once again allowing us the use of their land, parents for helping out and for their support and George Ferriday for the being the Master Course Designer! Once again we will be hosting the Small School Cross Country on Friday 24 April.

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BOOK REVIEW

he book, “From Cattle Station to Thriving Community – Conondale’s Walk of Fame – Stories of its People and Places – 1857-2012” is a well put together local history.

Books of this genre help to preserve important knowledge of small communities, knowledge which is vital to the identity of place.

I must admit to having a personal interest here as I taught for seven years at Conondale School, the last two as Principal (Acting). The Conondale community is and always has been a vibrant and energetic community forging its own fortunes through its own initiatives, as so many little towns have to do to survive and prosper.

The book details 104 stories to highlight the major contribution made by local people and local groups in Conondale’s continuing history. Each story, with photographs, is presented on one page for easy reading and easy reference. This book will serve as a good resource for students of history from primary school through to adults. The Conondale Heritage Committee – Jan Gray, Sharon Schofield, Valli Benoit, Glenda Braden, Donna Pomerenke and Kay Chatterton - have done a great job in producing this valuable history, with the support of a Heritage Grant from the then Caloundra City Council.

The book is dedicated to “the people of Conondale whose efforts have made Conondale a wonderful place in which to live”. While 104 wonderful stories are presented in the book, we sometimes tend to overlook the efforts of every day folk who have made, in some small way, a contribution to Conondale’s history just by being part of the Conondale community over the years, however long or short their stay. So the dedication is indeed a very fitting sentiment.

The book was launched on 7 March at Conondale School before an enthusiastic group of some seventy people, such was the interest engendered. While this is a limited publication, copies are available at Sunshine Coast Libraries.

For both old and new residents of the Mary Valley, this is a fascinating history well worth reading.

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KENILWORTH Anzac Day Service KENILWORTH DISTRICT ANZAC DAY SERVICE

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he ANZAC Day service on Saturday 25 April 2015 will be an opportunity for our community to come together to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the landings at Gallipoli by men of the 1st Australian Imperial Force and the 1st New Zealand Expeditionary Force.

• Private Frederick Wilhelm Liekefett (see photo below) - Died of Illness 11.06.1916 Buried in Nambour Cemetery.

These men, along with nurses who cared for the wounded and sick at field hospitals, were the first ANZACs.

• Corporal Francis George Morgan - Killed in Action 19.10.1917 Buried in Menin Road, South Military Cemetery Ypres, Belgium.

The following men from the Kenilworth district served in World War One: • Private Edward Hugh Allen (see photo below) - Killed in Action 20.09.1917 in Polygon Wood, Belgium has no known grave but is remembered at the Ypres Menin Gate Memorial, Belgium.

• Corporal Francis Charles Lowery • Corporal John McKinnon (see photo below) - Killed in Action 20.07.1916 Buried in Rue-Petillon Military Cemetery, France.

• Private David Ower • Private John Patterson • Private James Edward Pearce • Private David Edward Pickering

• Lance Corporal Henry Edward Jobe Allen

• Private Edward James Pickering

• Private Wilfred George Earnest Banks (see photo below) - Killed in Action 23.08.1918 Buried in Heath Cemetery, France.

• Private Henry Llewellyn Edward Potter

• Private Pritchard Carnell (see photo below) - Killed in Action 16.08.1918 Buried in Beacon Cemetery, Sailly-Laurette, France.

• Private William Sharry

• Private William Robert Carnell (see photo below) - Killed in Action 31.07.1917 Wulverghem-Lindenhoek Road Military Cemetery, Belgium.

• Private Charles William Edward Tutt - Killed in Action 01.09.1918 at Clery, France, no known grave remembered at Australian National Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux, France.

• Lance Corporal Stanley James Samuel Carnell, MM. • Private Alexander Douds (Mackenzie) • Private Neil English • Private Thomas Archibald English • Private John Fox • Gunner James Henry Gray • Private William Alexander Gray • Private Arthur Edward Jordan ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. ANZAC Day falls on the anniversary of the Gallipoli landing in 1915 and the day we remember all Australians who served and died in all wars, conflicts and UN peacekeeping operations.

Kenilworth & District Remembers ANZAC Day Saturday 25 April 2015

MORNING SERVICE

• Private Thomas James Nathaniel Rogers • Private John Charles Sutton

• Private Thomas John Woods The names of those who served in World War One will be honoured with plaques displayed on the new Kenilworth memorial along with plaques for other men and women from the Kenilworth district who served in World War Two and those who have subsequently served in the defence of Australia in peacetime and wartime.

Councilor and Mrs Rogerson will be the guests of honour at the Kenilworth Anzac Day service.

Councillor Rogerson has been instrumental in securing Council funding for the construction of the new memorial.

ANZAC Day is an opportunity to show our appreciation for his continuing support of our community.

ANZAC Day 2015 is a significant day for communities across Australia. Families are encouraged to march with their children along with the men and women of our community that have served or are serving in the armed forces of Australia.

7.30am to 8.30am – Breakfast in Kenilworth Town Park.

8.45am – Marchers form-up opp. the cheese factory.

9.00am – March past with salute taken by Councillor Rogerson.

9.20am to 10.10am – Memorial Service & Wreaths* 10.20am – Unveiling of plaque commemorating the 100th anniversary of ANZAC landings followed by tea, coffee and ANZAC biscuits.

Private Edward Hugh Allen

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Private Frederick Wilhelm Liekefett

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*Individuals and families wishing to lay wreaths as part of the service are most welcome and are requested to contact Jim McKillop, President of the Kenilworth RSL Sub Branch, on (07) 5446 0637.

On ANZAC Day, the wearing of small sprigs of rosemary... the memory herb... in the coat lapel, pinned to the breast or held in place by medals is synonymous with remembrance and commemoration. It also grew wild on the Gallipoli peninsula.

The red field poppy, first associated with Remembrance Day [11/11] as seeds lying dormant, grew early in the warm Spring, from the disturbed battle grounds and inspired the poem by John McCrae ‘In Flanders fields the poppies blow’... [May 1915].

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KENILWORTH KENILWORTH COMMUNITY TO COMMEMORATE ANZAC DAY AT NEW MEMORIAL

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he Kenilworth community will commemorate Anzac Day 2015 at a new memorial being constructed by Sunshine Coast Council on Maleny-Kenilworth Road.

Construction started in early March and the project is slated for completion before Anzac Day in just over a month’s time.

Division 10 Councillor Greg Rogerson said the memorial was important to Kenilworth veterans and the wider community.

“This memorial will be a fantastic, much-needed addition to the Kenilworth area,” Cr Rogerson said. “It includes three new flagpoles, a memorial wall, memorial plaques and service emblems, power and lighting, and surrounding landscaping.

“Construction is underway near the Peter Dobson car park on the Maleny-Kenilworth Road and we’re aiming to finish the work well before Anzac Day so the Kenilworth community can use it for their commemorations.”

Cr Rogerson said the $80,000 project was funded through Council’s Division 10 Councillor Emergent Capital Works allocation.

“I made a commitment to provide funding for this project and it’s been delivered by Council after much frustration from the community and me following unsuccessful funding applications from other levels of government,” he said.

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“This memorial is so important to honour our fallen soldiers, and also to demonstrate to the people of Kenilworth that they are an integral part of Division 10 and the wider Sunshine Coast community.”

The Kenilworth War Memorial is one of two memorials being constructed by Council – the Nambour Heroes Walk, funded through Council’s Capital Works Program, is also due to be completed before Anzac Day.

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KENILWORTH GARDEN CLUB GETS DOWN AND DIRTY

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he March meeting of the Kenilworth Arts Council Garden Club saw members take to their tools. Our latest initiative is to lend a hand to fellow members to help them achieve a particular garden goal.

Shirley Moreland wanted to enhance her lovely bushy garden with some low-growing, bird-attracting native shrubs and so the club spent a morning preparing and planting the site with a variety of plants from Cheryl Seabrook’s nursery. After an energetic morning, the crew were suitably rewarded with Shirley’s pumpkin scones and chocolate cake.

With a bird bath and some mature native trees already in place, the new garden bed will enhance wildlife habitat, particularly for small birds and butterflies. Well done, team.

Future planned activities include a botanic garden visit, a land for wildlife session and investigating opportunities for a local community garden.

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KENILWORTH KENILWORTH ARTS COUNCIL AGM

Manager/Coordinator - Dennis James; Exhibition Coordinators Viv Bloomer and Kate Baker; Kenilworth Celebrates! Coordinators - Tracy Carthew and Barbara Campbell.

The 2015 Management Committee looks forward to blending the experience of returning members with fresh ideas and skills brought by new members.

If you would like to find out more about the Kenilworth Arts Council and its activities, just phone 5472 3223, see our website kenilwortharts.org.au or drop in to the KAC Rooms behind the Library in Elizabeth Street.

Pictured (L to R) Lorrell Jamieson (Mark Jamieson’s wife), Jean Sandell (immediate past President) and Mark Jamieson (Mayor Sunshine Coast Council).

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he Kenilworth Arts Council AGM was held at the Bowls Club on 9 March. The guest speaker was Sunshine Coast Council mayor, Mark Jamieson, with the Member for Nicklin, Peter Wellington, and local Councillors, Greg Rogerson and Jenny Mackay, also addressing the meeting. Ant McKenna from Sunshine Coast Council chaired the meeting; and six members of the uke (and other music) group, KUBE, performed a short set for pre-meeting entertainment.

As required, all members of the 2014 Management Committee stood down and several chose not to stand for re-election. Jean Sandell retired from the Committee after an energetic three years as KAC President. Her calm and capable leadership and encouragement have been a great asset and motivation to us.

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Long-standing members Margaret and Tony White also retired from the Committee. Their contributions to KAC and to this community reflect the wealth of knowledge and skills they brought to their roles as Secretary and Treasurer, respectively.

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Tania Small, our Secretary in 2014, Sue Wolter, Daisy Peak, Keith Gall and Bob Black have also chosen to be general members this year. We thank all the retiring members for their valuable contributions in the Committee.

Dennis James continues to be our IT guru, but he has retired as our webmaster. Over the past decade Dennis has developed and maintained our websites so that KAC and the wider world could stay connected. His important contribution through his time and expertise as webmaster are very much appreciated.

The Management Committee in 2015 is: President - Mary-Jane Weld; Vice-President - Pam Black; Treasurer - Pat Hampstead; Secretary - Patricia Coles; Workshops Coordinator - Pam Black; IT

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Anzac Day Services

MARY VALLEY RSL SUB BRANCH & CITIZENS AUXILLIARY Extend an open invitation to the community of the Mary Valley to attend the

IMBIL MEMORIAL PARK, IMBIL SATURDAY, 25th APRIL 2015 DAWN SERVICE 5.30am

DAY SERVICE 12.00pm March to assemble at Imbil Memorial Hall at 11.30am

And afterwards all are invited to a Community Breakfast hosted by the Widgee - M.V. Lions Club at the IMBIL MEMORIAL HALL

And afterwards Veterans and Partners, War Widows, invited guests and past and present Service Personnel are invited to a luncheon at the Imbil Memorial Hall at 1.00pm

We hope that the Mary Valley Community will again support these Services and March to show that “we have not forgotten”.

To assist with catering, please RSVP for the luncheon to Phil Jensen (President) on 5484 5335 if you wish to attend.

Enquiries to Phil Jensen (President) on 5484 5335 or Ian Stubbins (Secretary) on 5484 5245.

The traditional TWO-UP GAME will be held at the Railway Hotel, Imbil commencing at 2pm, with guest music, sausage sizzle and raffles.

THE SPIRIT LIVES 2014 - 2018

Join the League through Mary Valley RSL Sub-Branch and wear an RSL Badge on ANZAC Days.

If you served for six months or more in the Australian Defence Force including CMF, Reserves, National Service. You could be eligible to join the League.

If you have served for less than six months but were discharged honourably for reasons beyond your control, you too may be eligible. If you served in an overseas force you may also be eligible. You may be ineligible to join the League but may have a close relative who served and/or you may wish to support the RSL. In this case we have a Citizens Auxiliary available in this district through which you can give support.

The Mary Valley RSL Sub-Branch can provide welfare / pension assistance to Veterans and their Widows, RSL Care facilities and a range of social activities including a Tai Chi group and sporting groups. For more details, contact the Sub-Branch secretary IAN STUBBINS on 5484 5245.

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HELP! CATS CLAW CREEPER WORKING BEE - 7 MAY AT YABBA CREEK CROSSING NO.6

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ympie Landcare are holding a community working bee on Thursday 7 May 2015 at Yabba Creek Crossing No.6 - just before Borumba Dam. Bring hats, boots, gloves and your favourite Cats Claw cutting tools. For more info about controlling these weeds call Don Maskall at Landcare, Wednesdays or Thursdays on 5483 8866 or email projectofficer@gympielandcare.org.au

Sleep Apnoea?

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We stock all major brands, fixed and automatic machines, masks and spare parts.

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MARY VALLEY RETURNED MEN RETURN TO THE VALLEY

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fter many years, the Honour board recognising the Obi Obi men who volunteered for the Great War is back in the Valley.

The honour board was unveiled as the community’s war memorial in 1917 and though not as imposing as many country towns memorials commissioned from Petrie and Co. stonemasons, it was important in the hearts of the community. It hung in the Obi Obi Hall for about 60 years and was part of the familiar backdrop as the people of Obi Obi enjoyed using the hall for all sorts of activities.

Life changed for people and the hall became less important to the community. Usage dwindled, membership of the association dropped, money for maintenance became scarce and the hall became dilapidated.

Some unknown, but wise person removed the honour board for safekeeping. It wasn’t there the first time I went inside for a welcome for new people in the Valley organised by the Obi Obi CWA in 1978. The memory of it remained though, and as we started renovating the hall in 2011 people asked us about it.

Nobody knew where it had gone.

Eventually it was discovered in the collection of the Kenilworth Museum, a most appropriate place to preserve such an historically important relic.

It returned for a brief display at the hall’s centenary celebrations in 2013. After discussions with the Museum management, we decided to have the original honour board stay safe in the museum collection and have a replica made for public display in the hall.

I had hoped to have this completed before I stepped down from five years as president of the hall’s management committee last year, but did not get it done. Now, driven mostly by the enthusiasm of Lenore Meldrum from the museum, it has happened.

It is on display, under one of the preserved window hoods of the old hall, flanking the stage. Visit the hall at one of our functions, then go to the museum and see the original. Spend quiet moment thinking about the 14 men shown on it.

This year we have several historical military vehicles including a Stuart Battle Tank take part in the parade.

There will be a heavy involvement of the four Mary Valley schools taking part in the parade and providing static displays in Imbil Memorial Hall.

Other private Service collections will also be displayed in the hall.

This year the Anzac luncheon for Veterans, ex-Service and Serving personnel and invited guests will be under marquee at the back of the hall to enable the hall to be used for displays etc.

As usual we will have the Gympie Caledonian Pipe Band and Gympie Naval Cadets in attendance as well as the Gympie Military Brotherhood Motorcycle Club who are now undertaking valuable service work in the area.

The Lions Club will be providing the ‘Gunfire Breakfast’ after the Dawn Service and there will be entertainment in the interval between the Dawn Service and Day Service.

Two-up will again be available at the Railway Hotel.

Mary Valley community and visitors are invited to take part in these special commemorations.

As well a reunion of past and serving ex-Service personnel from the district, all residents are asked to assist in this regard by inviting family and friends known to them to attend.

Lastly, there will be a special 100 years Mary Valley RSL commemorative stubbie coolers available to purchase as well.

COOROY-NOOSA GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL RESEARCH GROUP INC. NEWS

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eritage Week this year will be held from Saturday 11 to Sunday 19 April with the theme “Conflict and Compassion”; as part of the event Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group will hold workshops at Cooroy Library in Maple Street. “Research Your WW1 Soldier” is the first topic on Thursday 16 April from 9.30am to 12.30pm and on Wednesday, 22 April from 10am to 1pm, Di Rinaldi will give a workshop on “Newspaper Research”.

The Monthly Meeting of the Group will be at Cooroy Library on Saturday 11 April and at 1pm some of our members will tell their stories of “When My Family Went to War”. Afternoon tea and the meeting will follow the talks.

To find out more about our Irish and German Interest Groups visit our website www.genealogy-noosa.org.au or phone the Research Room at 41 Miva Street, Cooroy on 5442 5570.

Brave men of Obi Obi, we salute you and honour your memory.

Welcome home.

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If you know anything about the honour board’s travels in the past 35 years, could you please contact the hall association?

We would like to thank the people involved for their part in keeping this proud part of the community’s heritage safe.

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his year Anzac Day will be commemorated at Imbil Memorial Park.

The MV RSL Community Anzac Centenary Committee has organised a big day to mark the occasion.

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ur local festival of food The Kenilworth Cheese, Wine and Food Festival was once again a great event. It’s a major boost for Kenilworth and I believe it’s not just the stallholders who benefit, but every business in town. Some may not reap the rewards immediately, but the friendliness, laid back attitude and country spirit of our locals endears visitors to return throughout the year. The festival is also an opportunity to show off the best playground in the southern hemisphere, which I have no doubt brings the families back time and time again. Speaking of the playground - if you see or hear of any exciting new playground equipment, drop me a line as I’m always looking to make it even better. You can email greg.rogerson@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au War Memorial update As I’m writing this column, the new war memorial in front of Dobbo’s (opposite the showgrounds) is still very much on track to be finished before Anzac Day. We’re currently installing 143 plaques to acknowledge locals who served in the wars. These plaques detail the names of our ex-servicemen and women and other details such as service number and rank. A lot of work has gone into these plaques – Council has been working with Australian War Memorials and Kenilworth RSL to ensure all these details are correct. Thanks to Graeme Mickelberg and Tim Donovan for their input into making this the highest calibre memorial for our community.

Meeting a minister I took a trip down to Brisbane recently to meet with our new Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Bill Byrne. The Sunshine Coast local government area, in particular Division 10, has an array of agriculture and horticulture, and it’s important we build

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• Lessens labour associated with fence and yard repairs and cattle retrieval.

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• Minor labour difference - 4-6 week use (fits vaccination program) with “Easy Wean” rings reusable for up to 10 yrs (other brands NA).

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a rapport with our minister. It’s vital our farmers get as much support as possible not only in hard times and after disasters, but in the good times too. So many locals rely on the future direction and prosperity for this industry – from the Obi Obi Valley to the Mary Valley and right across the hinterland.

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CR JULIE WALKER APRIL 2015 NEWSLETTER

ost of you would be aware the Gympie Region now has a new Mayor in Cr Mick Curran and our newly appointed Deputy Mayor being Cr Larry Friske. Also in March I celebrate 20 years service to Local Govt., on Widgee, Cooloola and now Gympie Regional Council.

Local businesses looking for opportunities to procure work with Council are advised that:- any large tenders are automatically advertised in the Gympie Times but there would be a benefit in ensuring that local businesses register with Q-tenders to ensure they are directly advised of suitable tenders/quotes etc. This can be done on the Council website.

Calicivirus release for control of rabbits. Council continues to work with rabbit-affected landholders to release calicivirus to assist with control. Whilst usually highly successful, coordinated control, using multiple options typically has some good outcomes.

Gympie and District Woodworkers Club Inc. (GDWC) is hosting, in co-operation with the Australian Institute of Country Music (AICM) a “Wood n Music” Festival at the Gympie premises of the AICM in Channon Street, Gympie on 29 - 31 May. There will be a gold coin entry.

Interviews for the newly created position of Events Coordinator have been conducted. The events coordinator will develop and manage a strategy, guidelines, policies and procedures to assist in region wide event management. The officer will be expected to work with established events to maximise the economic and social benefit to the community, increase sustainability and support event growth. The officer will also provide a central point of contact for events within the region and provide a coordination.

Lake Alford Entry Garden - This project is now complete. There is to be a Flood Marker situated at this site.This project is continuing as a lower priority when resources permit. Lake Alford fenced off-leash dog facility is progressing, the detailed design and planning is progressing in anticipation of a positive outcome in the relation to the land acquisition to facilitate the preferred location.

There is now a bulk water dispenser for residents without town water supply. The machine has taken almost $3,300 in revenue since installation. At approximately $2 per 200 litres and assuming the average fill is 1,000 litres we have now had over 330 transactions. The dispenser is located at Archery Park in Gympie.

Staff are currently completing a community halls review, meeting with each hall committee and assessing the buildings, with the aim of developing a five year plan for halls management Sunday afternoons IN IMBIL and support.

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very four weeks, the postman swiftly delivers to our microwave mailbox, a plastic wrapped article of mail. It is a yearly subscription which creates two camps within our household.

There are the obligatory races upon delivery. First to the mailbox and next, ripping of the magazine wrapper. Of course, there is the quick glance. This always proves treacherous.

Magazine editors are clever. The juicy contents of the magazine are firmly plastered all over the front cover. This entices readers to immediately become fully engrossed in what is on offer. You have to be mindful and resist the temptation to, there and then, plonk yourself on the lounge to devour the magazine from front to back cover.

The reader camps are then divided into respective topics of interest. These include: decorating and craft, gardening, D.I.Y. and building, food, better you tips, pets, wine, travel, money and what’s on. For a “project” woman, the Better Homes and Gardens Magazine is second to none. As an industrious Capricorn, I always have and always will have projects to achieve. Tapping into my creative side makes my heart sing and the associated happy hormones float around making me a very content wife and mother to be around.

The magazine arrival signifies great danger for the remaining camp on the Obi Hill.

This home member resides alone. Affectionately known as the, “Dadda”, he voices concern and rightly so, of what this magazine brings into his world. Things like: the incessant spending of money to achieve projects, the ultimate personal involvement he has to put in getting projects accomplished, the gourmet food expenditure to create tantalising front cover recipes, wear and tear on the family wagon traipsing around to craft and hobby stores and the numerous other trips to garden markets and nurseries scouring for newly showcased garden specimens.

So, we are divided. That’s fine. We do believe though, that the magazine sustains a valuable hobby in our household and that is the hobby to read. When the world continues to throw its deadlines, the must do lists, and one million other pursuits, being lost in the Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, gives readers a wonderful reprieve from life in the fast lane.

Are you up for a hobby subscription?

MM of Obi “A man practices the art of adventure when he breaks the chain of routine and renews his life through reading books, traveling to new places, making new friends, taking up new hobbies and adopting new viewpoints” – Wilfred Peterson

What's in the Spotlight 'Of War and Peace' exhibition This year, the 100th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli, Caloundra Regional Gallery presents a display of stories and artworks including works on loan from the Dalai Lama’s Art School. 'Of War and Peace' opens Wednesday 25 March.

Your say on tree management Trees are an important part of our community and environment, so Council strives to manage trees on public land safely and sustainably with public safety at the heart of its tree management practices. Visit council’s website from April 15 to have your say on the proposed Tree & Native Vegetation Management Policy.

scene Events Expo – 22 April The annual scene Events Expo, showcasing local performers, venues and suppliers, is on at the Innovation Centre, University of the Sunshine Coast on Wednesday, April 22 from 4.30pm. The free expo is a must for anyone working or holding events.

RSVP via council’s website.

Help eradicate pests and weeds

RECYCLE EXPO COMES TO BRISBANE

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he inaugural Recycle Expo is coming to Brisbane on Sunday 26 April at 86 Green Tce in Windsor.

Entry to the Expo is free and the event includes a large diverse range of eco friendly exhibitor stalls, delicious healthy food and free eco friendly workshops on how to live a more sustainable life.

Info on the exhibitors and the free workshops held throughout the day can be viewed at www.recycleexpo.com.au or by phoning Jonathan Murphy on 0404 050 501.

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Until June council ofcers are monitoring the whereabouts of pests and weeds, and informing locals of the damage they do to biodiversity, productivity, stock and domestic animals. Visit council’s website for more on the Pest Survey Program and what you can do to help.

New public transport guide The Sunshine Coast Public Transport Guide provides handy step-by-step information for travelling around the region. Grab yours from a customer service centre or branch library.

Council meetings Ordinary Meeting 9am Thursday 23 April, Nambour 07 5475 7272 mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Introductory talks for newcomers.

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OUR COMMUNITY DISCOUNTED PET MICROCHIPPING PROGRAM

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ympie Regional Council in conjunction with RSPCA Queensland are offering discounted cat and dog microchipping days across the region for a cost of $30.00.

Social Wellbeing portfolio Councillor Rae Gâté says, ‘besides improving the chance of finding a lost animal microchipping provides instant proof of ownership where a collar may have come off. Cat and dog microchipping is compulsory before the age of 12 weeks in Queensland.’

“Once a pet is microchipped, owners can provide details of the microchip number when registering their dog or can update current details of registered dogs with Council,” said Cr Gate.

The chip itself is about the size of a grain of rice. It has a unique identification number encoded onit and it is implanted just under the skin, between the shoulder blades at the back of the pet’s neck.

This is a quick procedure and most animals do not feel it being injected and they cannot feel it once it is implanted.

The microchipping program will be conducted at the times and locations listed below, however discount microchipping is available all year round by appointment at Gympie RSPCA Animal Care Centre, Laurenceson Road, Gympie.

10am - 1pm Saturday 18 April Imbil Imbil Showgrounds, Edward Street.

For further info on microchipping, visit gympie.qld.gov.au

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WHAT’S WITH THIS KID? WAYS TO POSITIVELY GUIDE BEHAVIOUR

AMBOUR GOOD BEGINNINGS presents Peter Melrose.

Peter is a Child Behaviour Therapist joining parents to discuss alternatives to supporting positive behaviour.

Peter will cover topics such as: Why do kids do the things they do? How come kids behave inappropriately at times? What can we do about this? What will you get?

Some tools you need to better support your kids in a range of environments.

Peter Melrose (Assoc Dip. S. Welf; B. S. Welf; B. S Welf (Hons), Grad Dip Psych; MACWA) has worked in the child and family welfare

DAGUN GROWERS MARKET The freshest, just-picked, spray-free, local fruit and veg around. Dagun Growers Market every Saturday from 3pm and new Choo Choo Bar 6pm. Ph 5484 3749. Visit www.dagungrowersmarket.com or find latest updates on Facebook.

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sector since 1989 and has become a leading Australian Child and Behaviour Therapist. Peter is a regular speaker at national and international child and family welfare and child protection conferences. He has written a number of journal articles on topics ranging from child and family therapeutic approaches, through to working respectfully with clients and children and young people in care. Peter is currently the Behaviour Expert on Channel Nine’s ‘Mornings’ panel, broadcast nationally, and is often asked to discuss parenting and behavioural issues. anyone who is a primary carer for a child can attend the workshop at Kenilworth State School on Saturday 9 May from 10am – 12noon. It is $10.00 payable at the door and bookings are essential.

Please call 5476 4933 or email Ali on ngb@nambourcc.org

LOCAL CLUB LEADING THE QUEENSLAND TEAM TO NEW ZEALAND

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an Taekwondo instructors Norm Taylor and Cameron Taylor from the Kenilworth and Maleny clubs have been selected to the Queensland Team for the New Zealand Open Taekwondo competition in Auckland on April 18 and 19.

Norm has been selected as the team manager and assistant coach and Cameron as the team captain. Conondale local Leo Michael will also be travelling across the Tasman to compete and a few other San students are still considering the trip.

“This is great recognition of the dedication of our club and our commitment to providing the highest standards and best opportunities to our students, and it also reflects just how much our players enjoy participating in the sport.” said Norm.

Leo is the current Australian bronze medalist. Cameron is the current Australian champion and he managed a silver medal at his last entry to the NZ Open in 2013. Maybe one day some of the new players at the Kenilworth class will be following the same path.

These competitions are always great for experience and to see how trends are changing with other international players.

Pictured: Norm, Cameron and mum Kate.

Keep up to date with changes and happenings at our website www.santkd.com and Facebook - san training centre.

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• Level land around the home with plenty of room for a pool and landscaping.

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$895,000 Lovely brick home – Three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Well appointed with quality fixtures and fittings throughout. Plus sheds and excellent water supply. Complete privacy and outstanding views from the amazing brick home. Entertainment deck consisting of 130m2 and inground salt water pool. 3kva Solar System installed to minimise electricity costs. Large 4-bay machinery shed including tractor, slasher and ride-on mower. Fenced into five paddocks each with reticulated water supply. Stock yards, vet crush and galvanised steel round yard. Electric bore pump and several rainwater tanks.

Easy access to the Mary River situated only 400 metres away for the kayak enthusiast.

Immaculately presented property that is second to none in the district.

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This hidden Obi Obi cattle property is located in a quiet part of the valley which is very private. The property comprises of a large brick home, 70 acres, two machinery sheds and plenty of water. The House: There are three bedrooms all with built-in robes and master bedroom with Ensuite plus an office.

The master bedroom is located at one end of the house allowing extra privacy. A very functional family room with spacious kitchen and wood heater with oven, great for winter meals. No matter what part of the house you are in there are views from all the windows. You can relax and enjoy the hard work that has gone into this property with its established gardens and tall shade trees. You will also enjoy the orchid which has an expansive variety of fruit trees.

Infrastructure: There is a double lockup garage with the home plus double carport. Machinery shed 18m x 12m x 6m on concrete base. Plus 12m x 8m x 2.75m on concrete base with power. The water supply to the house is a 10,000 gallon rain water tank, 5000 gallon tank with creek water, plus a 5000 gallon tank on the larger of the sheds. A well set up cattle yard with crush, race and loading ramp plus holding yards. A 3cyl diesel pump for irrigation is included. The property has improved pastures, good fencing and asphalt driveway. There is so much more to this property that you need to see what is on offer. Only five minutes down the road from Mapleton this property is in a sought after area. Inspections are by appointment. Price: $948,000.00 Here is your opportunity to purchase a property in the beautiful suburb of Mapleton.

This contemporary style home is on two levels.

There are extensive views of the surrounding landscape and towards the coast with this Easterly aspect. With three bedrooms in total – the master bedroom on the first level with Ensuite and the two other bedrooms on ground level with separate main bathroom and personal balcony. The land is terraced with meandering paths that lead to established gardens and tall trees all on 885m2. The house is located in a quiet no through road. Walking distance to shops and local eateries. Price: $425,000.00 This 63 acre parcel of land is located in the rolling hills of Kidaman Creek. Several elevated house sites all with stunning views. Water isn’t an issue with two spring-fed dams plus three smaller dams. The property is fully fenced and divided into four paddocks. The land is a good mixture of grazing and native timbers. The owners have also planted a variety of rainforest trees – approx. 300 in total. Power and phone are located close by and there is a set of cattle yards and loading ramp at the front of the property. Only a short drive up the range to Mapleton and Maleny or west to Kenilworth. Price: $490,000.00

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Imbil: $350 pw rent: Ideal property for family sharing. There are two separate residences here, both have been renovated and are fully selfcontained. One is a TWO bedroom home and the other is a SINGLE bedroom with own living space. The yards are fully maintained which is included in the rent. Great location with views. Available now.

Coolabine: $225 pw rent: ONE bedroom cottage located down the end of a no through road. The cottage is air conditioned and there is a balcony coming off the main living area. The bedroom also has its own private balcony. Included in the rental price is the lawn mowing, you only need to look after the gardens. Ideal for a young couple or single. Available now.

Kandanga: $320 pw rent: This gorgeous highset home features THREE bedrooms, one bathroom, laundry, formal dining room, large kitchen and

Once you inspect this 132 acre property you will realise that there are multiple options for its use and with the water supply it opens up areas for horticulture, fish farming and possibly water sports. There are improved pastures which allow you the option to bail up for the dry months, a large lake plus an excellent site right on the Mary River with a deep fishing hole and easy access for canoeing. It is fully fenced and divided into three paddocks. Easy access onto the block with several house sites to choose from – views down the river, over the lake or towards the mountains. Don’t forget the cattle or horses, they would love to live here also. Located just a short drive into Kenilworth and 25 minutes to Eumundi and the main highway; the position is great!

Price: $1,025,000.00 plus GST if applicable.

a lounge room that leads to the balcony which overlooks the beautiful country scenery. There is a large undercover entertainment area followed by plenty of backyard and front yard, the property is not fenced but ‘pets on application’ for a small dog or cat. The property also features an open double garage with a rumpus room connected, perfect for an artist or for an office.

Imbil: $320 pw rent: THREE bedroom family home, as new condition with a generous sized modern kitchen and lounge room with wood heater.

All bedrooms have built-in wardrobes. The property features a single open carport, double garage located at the back of the property, front and rear undercovered area. This property has plenty of room, three acres in total and ideal for family activity. This property is ‘pet friendly upon application’ with small dogs and cats only. Applicants please note: the property is NOT fully fenced. Available now.