Mary Valley Voice August 8 2012 - Vol.22 No.14 by The Mary Valley Voice

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KENILWORTH Coronation Celebrations

bus decked with flags and standards followed the floats, while bringing up the rear were two riders caricaturing the “old” and the “new” eras. Business houses had decked their windows and awnings with all the trappings for the occasion, while at night coloured lights gleamed. Everyone co-operated to make the day a signal success. Trees supplied by Mr Moreland from the Forestry were planted by a school child and a R.S.L. representative. A free picture show was given by Mr Lester and Mr Sims at night.

rom page 8 Nambour Chronicle & North Coast Advertiser, 12.6.1953. On coronation day, June 2 1953, Kenilworth celebrated with a procession which assembled at McGore’s Garage (now Boxsells shed) comprising of 14 floats, children from five district schools and a body of returned men. Mr Dillworth’s mobile public address system played stirring march tunes as the parade marched through the town to the showgrounds where a service took place. Leading the procession was “Dominion” float displaying a huge crown from which radiated streamers held by girls representing the seven dominions. Each girl held a standard representing the country they portrayed. The R.S.L. float was next, each of the armed forces being represented and a nursing sister was also there. After the returned men, marched the children from Conondale, Kenilworth, Lower Kenilworth, Coolabine and Kidaman Creek schools. Kraft Foods had a colourful display, featuring the red and white roses, Royal insignia and Crown jewels, and eight girls with silver coronets on their heads. Conondale was represented with two floats, one from the C.W.A. Younger Set and the maypole children complete with a miniature maypole on their float. C.W.A. members had decked a truck with their colours and a badge and strings of flags. The Red Cross was represented with a characteristic float and “Britannia” was featured by the combined business people of Kenilworth. Great Britain and Australia linked by the Crown with the phrase “Two Countries – One Gesture” was featured by Mr. W.E. Sims on his truck. Even the “Old Woman who lived in a Shoe” – as big as a house – smoke from the chimney, adorned by a garden, window boxes and, of course, its complement of children, was the float from Doyle’s Mill. Spectators were treated to the old v. new in tennis. A tennis court represented one float and 1900 played 1953 – hobble skirts, tight trousers were a hilarious sight. Cricket, too, was played on the cricket float and many were the amusing captions. Decorated cars and utilities and the Walli Creek school

In 2021 it will be 100 years since the auction of the township blocks which enabled the beginning of the Kenilworth of today. How will the community of 2021 celebrate that event? Lenore Meldrum President of Kenilworth and District Historical Assn. Inc.

KENILWORTH PONY CLUB NEWS

he recent rain has not dampened the enthusiasm of some of our members to compete! Caloundra Pony Clubs Derby Day was held on Saturday 7 July. Kenilworth pony club was represented by Sonia and Rachael Law. Rachael riding LJ placed 1st overall in the 60cm group for riders 18 years and over. Sonia riding Mysti placed 2nd overall in the 50cm hatchlings group. The following day the Law ladies competed at Glasshouse pony clubs gymkhana. Rachael rode Ric and placed 4th overall in her age group. Romy McCullough and Jessie Falconer attended the Zone 6 Equitation Jumping held on the weekend of the 21 and 22 July. Both girls came away with overall 3rd placings in their respective age groups. Sonia and Rachael Law volunteered their time at the event pencilling, time keeping and shadow judging. That same weekend many of our members volunteered at Kenilworth’s Chook Chase. It was a great opportunity to help out the community and meet new friends. Our Hacking committee is working hard to ensure that everything runs smoothly for our Annual Hack Day to be held on Saturday 1 September. Last year’s event was a highlight on the KPC calendar with members from across zone 6 competing. “When we ride a horse we leave our fear, troubles and sadness on the ground” – Juli Carlson

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KENILWORTH R.S.L. NEWS

ne day (18 August) is now being set aside each year to commemorate a major battle and all other battles of the Vietnam War. Because there are returned servicemen in the Kenilworth area and other areas who were in that war I have prepared this Kenilworth R.S.L. News article for August as a tribute to them. Many residents may not know much about this major battle. I hope this will inform you. THE BATTLE OF LONG TAN When ordinary boys became extraordinary men. The most well-known battle of the Vietnam War was the Battle of Long Tan, 18 August 1966, when 105 Australian soldiers of D Company 6th Battalion fought 2500-3000 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese. This battle was one of the most ferocious and intense of the Vietnam War and one of the small number of battles in military history where so few won against so many. The first Australian Task Force Base at Nui Dat was on an area of high ground surrounded by rubber plantations. During the night of 16-17 August, the base came under mortar fire. The expected assault did not occur and the following day B Company was sent out to investigate. They found the sites from which the mortars had been fired but no Viet Cong. The next day at 11.15am 18 August, D Company Platoons 10, 11 and 12 were ordered to Long Tan rubber plantation, from which the mortars had come, to find the enemy. They arrived at 1pm and moved into the gloom of the rubber trees. At 3.15pm, 11 Platoon which was the forward platoon, met eight Viet Cong, killed one and the rest fled. Patrolling continued to find those who had run away until 4.09pm. They were about to enter an open area when they came under heavy mortar, machine gun and rifle fire. They were pinned down. At the same time heavy rain (the afternoon monsoon) began to fall. They returned fire with rifles and machine guns and radioed for support from the NZ artillery at Nui Dat 5km away. The Platoon commander, 2nd Lt Gordon Sharp was killed and soon after the radio operator was also killed and the radio damaged. Casualties began to rise. 12 Platoon was ordered to get to 11 Platoon which had no radio but they also came under heavy fire from another large Viet Cong group and could not move. 10 Platoon attacked from the north to try to relieve pressure on 11 Platoon but they too were pinned down. By now it was obvious that D Company’s Platoons were facing a much larger enemy force than first contact had indicated. 11 Platoon had losses and most of the rest were wounded. They were running short of ammunition and needed support and would be annihilated as the enemy was attacking from the front and both flanks to try to encircle them. At 5pm, D Company commander, Lt Col Harry Smith, called for the whole regiment of 17 105mm guns (Australian) and the 6 US army 155mm guns to fire on the Viet Cong. He also requested an urgent ammunition drop by helicopters and USAF support with napalm and rockets. Unfortunately, the heavy monsoonal rain obscured the Australian and Viet Cong positions so artillery became the only means of keeping the Australian Platoons from being overrun. Devastating and accurate artillery fire from Nui Dat, moving forward as the Viet Cong advanced (to just 50 metres from the Australian

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At 6.55pm the Viet Cong were seen massing for another attack as B Company arrived. Not long after, seven APCs, some with lights on and carrying A Company and firing at the enemy roared up. The sight was so welcome that D Company cheered them in. They had crossed a flooded river, ignored orders to stop and fought through two groups of Viet Cong on the way. The reinforcements and the APC guns discouraged the Viet Cong who disappeared during the night having suffered heavy losses. As the last shot was fired the heavy rain stopped. Silence. The Battle of Long Tan was over. Lt Col Harry Smith wrote: “All firing ceased as if a tap had been turned off. Dazed, stressed, wet and tired we sat around all night in the back of the APCs anxiously wondering what had happened to our missing mates”. The wounded were airlifted out during the night. The next morning the Platoons went back into the battle area to a scene of complete devastation. In the 11 Platoon area they found the bodies of their missing and amazingly two wounded mates who had survived a night of pouring rain, in mud and water with Viet Cong moving around them. They also found one Viet Cong and two North Vietnamese wounded. In later years captured diaries and records revealed that D Company (105 soldiers) had run into an enemy regimental force waiting to attack Nui Dat. Documents indicated that the enemy losses were 800 killed and 1000 wounded. Australian soldiers from the battle told of the horrendous noise of artillery fire and shell explosions so close to them, mortar fire, machine gun and rifle fire and overall the continuous falling rain. How did they survive? Lt Col Col Harry Smith wrote: Everyone did what they were trained for and did it so well they were able to survive the many enemy onslaughts... outnumbered, we just got on with what we had been trained for... I am very proud to have commanded D Company 6 RAR who gave their all on that fateful day, above and beyond what would have been expected of them... my Company, which bore the brunt of the battle, lost 17 killed and 21 wounded. One soldier on an APC was killed. Lest we forget Sonja Kallman

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n Saturday 14 July the Kenilworth Bowls Club held a fundraiser for the 2012 Variety Bash. Fortunately the weather held off and we had a great roll up (photo top). All teams were given a points handicap and were auctioned before the game. The winners for the day were Kailee Cochrane, Simon (The Traffic Controller), Peter Jarvis and Russ Ferriday with the runners-up being Michelle Engle, Gary Ferrie, Maurine and Tony Engle. Both of these teams were purchased by Craig Hopkins. The day was a huge success and we managed to raise over $2500 for Variety. After bowls we had a karaoke night - some singers were stars - some weren’t!! The club would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who came along and supported this event. Veronica Ferriday

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y congratulations to the recent Mary Valley Art Festival. It is so pleasing to see an organisation that encourages and inspires the local artists from the Mary Valley.Especially when so many Art Festivals are just after the quick dollar and no encouragement for the young people to paint. Carry on Mary Valley Art Festival – you are doing a great job! Barry Ware Gheerulla

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MARY VALLEY Mary Valley Economic Development Fund – Round Two Funding Released

n 2009, the Queensland Government provided a grant of $200,000 to Gympie Regional Council to assist in the development of an Economic Development Strategy, Vision and Implementation Plan. The Plan would guide Council’s actions in facilitating economic development projects which complement relevant Wide Bay Burnett and Queensland State Government economic and planning strategies. The Plan together with the Mary Valley Addendum was endorsed by Council in 2011. On 29 July 2011 a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Council and the Queensland Government to facilitate the delivery of projects under funding of a further $300,000 from the Queensland Government. This funding is focussed on the implementation of Mary Valley job creation and business opportunity projects under Gympie Regional Council’s Economic Development Strategy, Vision and Implementation Strategy. The geographic coverage of the Mary Valley Economic Development Fund (MVEDF) allocation is for economic development projects in the Middle Mary River Catchment region which demonstrate job creation and business opportunities in the Mary Valley and Gympie environs. The first round of funding under the Mary Valley Economic Development Fund, managed by Gympie Regional Council, was released for applications in September 2011, with eight projects being approved. These projects have directly contributed to the economic growth of the Mary Valley region through the promotion of the Region, enhancements to community infrastructure and the development of key industry sectors. Examples of projects which received funding are the production and distribution of the Mary Valley Directory, development of a Food Hub for the Mary Valley, improvements to sporting infrastructure to attract additional sporting events to the Mary Valley with resulting economic benefits. The MVEDF is a merit-based funding program, managed by Gympie Regional Council and is focussed on helping to stimulate or accelerate projects in the Mary Valley and Gympie environs which will focus on: • Advancing sustainable economic development • Increasing industry diversification and innovation • Enhancing employment and skills development opportunities • Stimulating entrepreneurship and investment Application forms and information about the MVEDF are available through Gympie Regional Council’s website www.gympie.qld.gov.au or by contacting Council’s Economic Development Manager, Lynne Wilbraham, 5481 0744 or email lynne.wilbraham@gympie.qld.gov.au

Our front cover story ‘LATERAL SPACE’ CERAMIC EXHIBITION BY ANDREW BRYANT at GALLERY FRIT, IMBIL

allery and Café Frit at 104 Yabba Creek Road, Imbil is quickly becoming known as the largest collection of contemporary ceramic art in a gallery space in South East Queensland. Fair trade coffee from Blackstar in West End has earned a reputation through its consistency and quality, enhanced by the homemade eats. Ambience abounds in this quirky colourful establishment open Wednesday to Sunday 9am to 3pm. Gallery Frit has a dedicated exhibition space allowing Director Christina Allen to present works of established and emerging artists. Christina is proud to present “Lateral Space”, an exhibition by leading Sunshine Coast artist and art educator Andrew Bryant who has practiced, exhibited and taught for 20 years. His latest work explores the relationship between exterior and interior space, as in nature exteriors of objects hide their interiors. This is a point of departure and Andrew works to reveal newly imagined interiors. “I am fascinated by the structure of objects and by inventing my own, resulting in various sculptural ideas like spiral vases, cross sections of complex forms, skeletal looking vases and vase like skulls. The work aims to capture energy and the dynamic nature of clay and channel it into forms which are underlying and primal. An inquiry to get to the bones of the ceramic process. Focussing on the formation of wheel thrown work has resulted in a body of work that reveals the creative process.” “In wheel throwing, the spiral is the starting point. It becomes the foundation to build any shape; the mesmerising nature of the spiral is never more evident than when witnessed in the forming of wheel thrown objects.” Gallery Frit presents a high standard in exhibitions from August through to November with prominent artists monthly beginning with Andrew Bryant, then Sophy Blake, Isaac Patmore and Tony Webdale. Sophy Blake has recently been a resident artist in China, Jingdezhen where she worked and created; arriving back in Australia incredibly inspired and determined to translate her experiences and impressions into works of art. Her amazing exhibition, “Sheng Xiao” will bring China to Imbil, focussing on sculptural pieces giving homage to their art imbibed culture and the Chinese zodiac. Brisbane’s Isaac Patmore is passionate, innovative and contemporary with a funky twist in his multi-faceted art practice. Isaac, co-ordinator and teacher at Monte Lupo, the art gallery for Multicap is also well-known for his creative mixed media pieces and is also a dedicated wood firer. Isaac’s exhibition will delight and amaze.

SPRING SINGLES NIGHT AT BELLI HALL First Singles Night, Belli Hall, 6.30pm Sat. 1 September. Live band Goodbye Charlie (60’s - 70’s). Supper. Only 100 ‘Singles’ places - 50 ladies, 50 men. 30 to 55 yrs. RSVP 14 August, $55 entry. Phone Patrice after 6pm on 0412 668 799 or email loveit.777@hotmail.com

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MARY VALLEY Mary, Movies and Muffins Mary River Festival to launch with a fundraiser splash in Pomona

ark Thursday 23 August in your diary for a memorable night of “Mary, Movies and Muffins” at the Majestic Theatre in Pomona starting at 6 pm. The evening will feature the launch of the exciting “Sounds of Mary” Project which will culminate at this year’s Mary River Festival in November, as well as the Premiere of “Once an Endangered Species”. Produced by local film-maker Luke Barrowcliffe of Goorie Vision, “Once an Endangered Species” details the life cycle and breeding program of the endangered Mary River Cod and features rare footage of the Cod in its natural habitat. This short film was made with the assistance of both the Sunshine Coast Council and the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee and is in the process of being distributed to schools and libraries throughout the Mary Catchment, although this will be its first public screening. The Mary River Cod is one of Australia’s most endangered freshwater fish and this film is sure to improve awareness about this local iconic species. The evening will also feature a documentary about Venezuela’s food revolution “Growing Change” which follows a filmmaker’s journey to understand why current food systems leave hundreds of millions of people in hunger. The documentary helps viewers understand how the world might feed itself in the future in the face of major environmental challenges. It’s an inspirational story full of lively characters, thought provoking insights, stunning scenery and ideas to transform the food system. The bar will be open and refreshments will be available, plus there are some fantastic prizes to be won.

All proceeds raised will support this year’s Mary River Festival, which will be held at Kandanga on Saturday 10 November 2012. Entry is $10 for adults, $5 concession. For more information, contact Ian Mackay on 5446 0124 or Jane Davissen on 5485 5273. Photo below left: Underwater cameraman and support crew seeking Mary River Cod habitat in Obi Obi creek.

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PIRATES OF THE COOROYABEAN COOROY VIEW CLUB’S 6TH Birthday event

3 women including members of Hervey Bay, Gympie, Noosaville and Twin Waters VIEW Clubs and some local visitors including an 18 year old and some well behaved Pirates from the CWA at Cooroy. Judging of the Fancy Dress caused a stir as we had so many pirates but Joan Boyce local identity from Cooroy was actually dressed as a CooroyaBEAN HAS BEAN which gave us all a laugh. A Trade Table and ten raffles and lucky door prizes along with two of the Cooroy ladies doing the Sailors Hornpipe to our sing songs as well as a visit from WIN News saw us have a fabulous day. The two course luncheon supplied by Cooroy Hotel was amazing and we raised much needed funds for the VIEW Clubs of Australia and the SMITH Family. We have Learning for Life Student now and part of our funds provide on going support to her as well. Our club meets every second Tuesday for luncheons (bookings essential) in the Function Rooms at the Cooroy Hotel and we have socials and outings to other VIEW events throughout the year. Our Friendship club prides itself on supporting our members first. For more info on our club please call President Grace Taylor on 5471 1364 or Secretary Lal Vider on 5449 1902 or email cooroyview@gmail.com

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elli’s next Old-time Dance will be held on Saturday 11 August, from 7.30pm. Popular live band, Sunshine Swing featuring vocalist, Rex Eggmolesse, will again lead us. Entry fee of $12 for adults, $5 students includes a traditional country supper. All ages and experience welcome. Also, mark your diary for Belli Hall’s 80th Anniversary dance to be held on 8 September. The Belli Hall Committee members work hard to keep the tradition of old-time dancing alive, so come along and enjoy an evening of good old fashioned fun. Belli Hall is an alcohol free venue located at 1170 Kenilworth Road, Belli Park. For more information contact Margaret on 5447 0175 or visit our website www.bellihall.com Lillian Barry

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oin us in some woody weed removal along a creek in the headwaters of the Mary River. Following lunch on the creek we will explore an extensive rainforest gully on the property. Car pool at the back of the IGA carpark in Maleny at 8.30am or travel independently (call 5429 6622 for directions) for a 9am start. Bring thick gloves, tools (cane knives, loppers, secateurs, or sharp hoes), water, lunch, boots, long-sleeved shirt and trousers, hat, sunscreen and insect repellent. Please register at Barung Ph. 5494 3151. For enquiries call Susie Duncan 5429 6622 or wilderness@hotkey.net.au

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t’s time to get out the ‘space helmets’ and brollies – magpies are swooping as they protect their chicks. Environment and Heritage Protection Department (EHP) Wildlife Management Director Dr Ashley Bunce said a few simple actions could help people avoid or minimise the chances of injury from a magpie. “The magpie breeding season lasts from July until

December, peaking from August to October,” Dr Bunce said. “During the breeding season, it’s best stay well clear of areas where magpies are known to be swooping, and particularly avoid the nesting tree. This can be any kind of tree, usually over 12 metres high. “If you can’t avoid the area, move through it quickly, but don’t run. Be ‘magpie-smart’ and wear a hat and sunglasses or carry an umbrella. Cyclists should dismount and walk through the territory to avoid the risk of injury from a fall or collision. “Cyclists have found it helpful to attach large cable ties to the back of their helmet to give a ‘space helmet’ look. Use two plastic cable ties of any colour, sticking up like antennae. “Mums and dads should make sure their children are magpie-smart when going outdoors,” he said. Dr Bunce said it was important to remember that not all magpies swooped, and they only did so while chicks were in the nest, to drive away potential threats. “Most swooping is by the male magpie and almost entirely in the magpie ‘defence zone’ - the area around the nest tree,” he said. “The defence zone is usually only about 100 metres in radius. “The male magpie’s aim is to drive the perceived intruder away from the nest, not to cause injury. The swooping nearly always stops once you leave the area. “Remember that birds that swoop will only do so for about six to eight weeks of the year.” EHP does not remove magpies, but in some situations licensed contractors will perform this service – please call 1300 130 372 for details. More information on magpies is available at www.ehp.qld.gov.au or by calling 1300 130 372.

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r. Kirsten Small will be talking on “Peak Oil, Parturition and Permaculture” at the Cooroy Memorial Hall, Maple St (Next to RSL) on Thursday 16 August 2012 from 7pm. Permaculture is often defined a ‘Permanent Culture’. If we are designing a culture for permanence then we need to factor in the need for our own reproduction. This includes our ability to set limits on our population growth, and how to grow healthy mothers and babies. We have become used to ways of reproductive health that have been made possible because of cheap fossil fuels. With the approach of peak oil, how are we going to plan new ways of living to ensure the health and wellbeing of our future generations? Kirsten Small is a local obstetrician who has been asking herself these questions, and tonight will share her thoughts on some of the answers. ELISABETH FEKONIA

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he Disability Action Week 2012 Organising Committee would like to invite you to participate in a Community Art Exhibition celebrating the work of Gympie Region’s established and emerging artists with a disability during September 2012. Disability Action Week is celebrated between 9 - 15 September 2012. A major art exhibition will be held at the Gympie Regional Gallery in Gympie from 11 - 29 September 2012. As well, art work will be on display during September at a range of community venues around Gympie. The Exhibition will be open to a wide variety of art and craft works including painting, sculpture, woodwork, photography etc by emerging and established artists with disabilities living or working in the Gympie region. There is no limit to the number of works that can be submitted for exhibition, although the Organising Committee reserves the right to determine the final number of pieces included in the exhibition. Works may be for sale if the exhibitor wishes, but this is not compulsory. Individual or group pieces may be submitted. A Catalogue of all Works exhibited will be printed when all exhibitors have confirmed their attendance. Entry to all exhibition venues is free and there is no charge to those wishing to exhibit works. To ensure the success of the event, the Disability Action Week Organising Committee requests you confirm your intention to exhibit by contacting Roxanne MacGregor on 5482 8039 or 0403 77 8039 by Friday 24 August 2012, giving your name, contact details and number of works you wish to exhibit.

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Mayor Mark Jamieson will attend a Local Government Association of Queensland disaster management conference in Ipswich tomorrow as part of the early planning.

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“It’s the old saying, you must plan for the worst and hope for the best,” Mayor Jamieson said. “Council will do everything in it’s power to prepare for the worst possible scenarios, while hoping the region only get’s mild weather. “It’s the fourth LGAQ Disaster Management Conference, but my first, and I’m looking forward to learning from past experiences. “I saw first hand the devastation which can be inflicted in a short amount of time during my visits to the flood damaged Cooroy and Pomona earlier this year. “Council handled those situations quickly, effectively and professionally and I commend every one who played a part in the response and recovery efforts.

Visit council’s website for guidelines and to apply online, or contact a Grants Ofcer for assistance: • 07 5441 8616 • grants@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au Council will be running a series of grant information sessions. Call or email for details and to make a booking. Applications close 5pm Saturday 1 September 2012

“Disaster management is an important part of creating a sustainable Sunshine Coast, and I will ensure council is ready for what nature throws at us. “This region has a fine record of dealing with natural disasters, and I am keen to build on that reputation into the future.” Among the topics to be discussed over the two days, include: • Natural disaster relief and recovery arrangement • LGAQ disaster resource • Working with the State Emergency Service • The Flood Commission of Inquiry • Social Media and Disaster Management

Funding for environmental men enta nta ntal works on your land Landholder Environment Grants

Seed funding for arts, culture and creativity! Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) RADF supports artists and organisations who wish to foster opportunities for employment, professional development and practice in artistic originality and innovation. Visit council’s website for guidelines and to apply online. Speak to councils RADF Liaison Ofcer for further information or assistance: 5441 8385 or grants@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Applications close 1 September 2012, 5pm. Image: Wallum Acacia, Michele Knightley, NICA Surface Design Project 2011.

Private landholders are invited to apply for a Landholder Environment Grant to assist with environmental works on their properties. Apply for projects such as: • fencing to restrict stock access to signicant vegetation and waterways • installing off-stream stock watering points and stock crossings • revegetation of degraded areas or to establish vegetation corridors • control of environmental weeds to rehabilitate native vegetation areas. Priority will be given to projects with high ecological value. Visit council’s website for guidelines and to submit an Expression of interest (EOI) online: • 5441 8616 • grants@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

The Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Sunshine Coast Council partnership to support local arts and culture.

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OUR COMMUNITY AFG ORGANISES NATIONAL ‘FORESTERS’ CONFERENCE

he Mary Valley region has scored a major boost this year with the biannual Australian Forest Growers conference which runs over four days and will be held from 14 to 17 October 2012 in Gympie. Up to 350 foresters are expected to attend the event at the Gympie Civic Centre. It will feature two packed days of presentations, a day of field trips and great social functions and networking opportunities. First on the programme is the well-known Gympie Woodworks Museum where the steam-powered sawmill will be in operation demonstrating the region’s historic links to forestry. Over 50 speakers will present including from our own University of the Sunshine Coast’s Cooperative Research Centre for Forestry. The three concurrent streams will feature Growing, Products and Markets and Integration. As well, six field trips heading in all directions from Gympie to examine local growing and processing in action. This is followed by the presentation of the national Treefarmer of the Year at the conference dinner. Keynote speakers this year are Peter de Marsh and Ric Sinclair. Peter is from Canada and President of the International Family Forestry Alliance – a group representing more than 25 million family forest owners worldwide. Ric Sinclair is MD of Forest and Wood Products Australia, the industry owned services company researching and promoting the sector. The biannual conference is being organised by a committee whose members include local growers, academics, wood processors, departmental officers and industry groups based across the Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast regions. AFG is the peak body representing farm foresters to woodlot owners and up to large commercial growers. For more info visit www.afg.asn.au or ring Terry Greaves on 02 6162 9000 or email terry.greaves@afg.asn.au

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Conondale Celebrates Centenary Day and Night Celebrations to be enjoyed by all at Conondale

onondale State School is celebrating 100 years of education on Saturday 15 September 2012. The co-ordinating committee are planning a huge day and night of entertainment and memories. The day will start at 10.00am at the school itself with official opening, hall of fame, music and dancing, museum, roll call, maypole, photo memories, markets and stalls. At 4.00pm the Conondale Hall will host the next part of the days celebrations, with drinks and food for those who want to get together over a drink and reminisce, then from 7.00pm there will be live music by band “Psychadella”, food, bar, dancing and fun right through until midnight. So mark on the calendar Saturday 15 September for a full day and night of fun and celebrations, when everyone is invited back to Conondale for the Centenary of Education Milestone. For more details contact the Conondale State School on CSS100@conondaless.eq.edu.au or phone Jan Gray on 5494 4571.

Kids help grow hope this Daffodil Day

tudents, staff and parents from Cooran State Primary School are preparing to turn their school yellow in support of Cancer Council Queensland’s Daffodil Day this August 24. The school community will raise funds for Daffodil Day by donning their finest yellow outfits and donating a gold coin to support Queenslanders affected by cancer as part of their Dress Yellow Day celebrations. Cooran State Primary School Principal Wanda MacKenzie said the school community could not wait to help grow hope for a brighter, cancer free future this Daffodil Day. “Cancer affects so many people in our community and we’re glad to be supporting such a great cause,” Ms MacKenzie said. This year marks 26 years of Daffodil Day in Australia, more than 1200 volunteers across the state are needed to help sell 780,000 fresh daffodils and merchandise during August. You can register to volunteer, hold a Dress Yellow Day, order a merchandise box or donate on our website www.daffodilday.com.au, calling 1300 65 65 85 or finding us on Facebook. The daffodil is the international symbol of hope for all those touched by cancer – including patients, survivors, supporters, carers, family and friends.

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n Tuesday 24 July I spent the morning at the general meeting of the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee. With the recent announcements that have been made by the Deputy Premier in relation to the future of the Mary Valley, it was a pleasure to be in the company of people who share my concerns for the future of our Valley. The meeting has left me with plenty of homework, as I try to work my way through the “Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy”. With over 13,000 hectares of land in the Mary Valley owned by the State Government, we need to make sure the plan is right the first time. I hope the land, when offered for sale, will be available for purchase by Australians and not sold off to overseas investors through a tender process. On a lighter note, I attended the Kenilworth Community College leadership presentation on Wednesday 25 July. This was a great opportunity for me to meet with Principal Michael, our new Kenilworth Policeman, Snr Constable Adam Humphrys, the school leaders and members of our school community. The recent announcements involving massive cuts to public servant numbers has left many of our Government staff uncertain about their future. Education, Health and Emergency Services are areas where we cannot afford to lose staff and I do not support cuts to these areas. Hopefully the State budget due down in September, will put these fears to rest. There has been a great deal of media coverage about the latest telephone scam where people are sent a text message on their mobile phone, which threatens their life unless they pay money to a hit man. I hope everyone realises this is a scam. People should never give out their bank account details to anyone. I am happy for people to contact my office to see if any offer is legitimate. Sadly, some people contact us after they have been scammed and they have already lost their money. If in doubt, please call my office. I do an e-newsletter on a monthly basis. Let me know if you would like to be added to the mailing list.

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ave you visited the Kenilworth library lately and noticed the improvements to the building? There’s new flooring, a fresh coat of paint on the internal walls and air conditioners have been installed – look out for more improvements in the coming months. It’s a good time to visit the library as there’s an amnesty on for anyone with outstanding fines or overdue books. Make the most of your library membership as it gives you access to a very impressive collection of 600,000 books, audio books, DVDs, CDs, toys and puzzles. Three to four times a year council officers tidy up the town and entry to Kenilworth by spraying weeds that are growing between pavers and along pathways. We are always looking for ways of minimising chemical use and will be trialling new approaches over the next twelve months – like the use of wick wands. The next spray in Kenilworth will occur at the beginning of August. Do you want to receive updates from council about projects and events happening on the Sunshine Coast regularly? Subscribe to receive council’s online newsletter eNews and you just might win an iPad. eNews is sent to your email every three weeks with information about council’s news and activities. Council’s commitment to reducing red tape has resulted in targeted incentives to support business and economic growth. Development application fees have been reduced by 5% for all commercial, business and industrial land uses. And there will be a 25% reduced application fee in the form of a rebate when use starts within two years for selected land use types. Another highlight is the start of free pre-lodgement meetings - removal of the meeting fee means a huge saving in cost and time for applicants. Council’s website www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au is a great place to find out what is happening across the whole region. Contact me on 5441 8373 with your questions and suggestions about making the Sunshine Coast Australia’s most sustainable region – vibrant, green and diverse. Catch you in the valley! Cr Greg Rogerson

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The first attempt to launch the Gympie Regional Heritage Trails was rained out but hopefully the second attempt was a success. The trail takes in all the State Heritage sites in and around the Gympie Region and these sites have a plaque on or near them which gives a brief description of the site. There is also a QR code to be used with ‘smart phones’ so that you can then go onto the website and find out even more information about each site and others too. Please also visit us on facebook and ‘like’ us so that our site can go global.

lease join the Mary River Festival organising committee for a movie night fundraiser at the Majestic Theatre in Pomona on Thursday 23 August 2012 at 6pm. The night will include: The launch of the exciting “Sounds of Mary” Project which will culminate at the Mary River Festival on 10th November 2012. Premiere screening at 7pm of the “Once an Endangered Species” and Screening of documentary about Venezuela’s food revolution “Growing Change”. It will be a great night with food, tea, coffee and the bar will be open. Fantastic prizes to be won with the raffle on the night. All proceeds raised are for this year’s Mary River Festival . For bookings phone Ian 5446 0124 ($10 donation for entry is requested on the night)

Don’t forget the First Response Training nights each 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Imbil Fire Station at 6.30pm, all welcome, uniforms, equipment and training provided.

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Disability Action Week starts off on Sunday 9 September with a fun day at the All Abilities Playground at Lake Alford, lots of fun for all the family, food and drinks available on the day, all welcome.

ROUND TWO FUNDING Applications are invited for projects under the Mary Valley Economic Development Fund. The Mary Valley Economic Development Fund is a meritbased funding program managed by Gympie Regional Council with the intent of stimulating or accelerating projects in the Mary Valley and Gympie environs with a focus on: Advancing sustainable economic development Increasing industry diversiﬁcation and innovation Enhancing employment and skills development opportunities Stimulating entrepreneurship and investment

Mary Valley Show is on Saturday 18 August at the Showgrounds at Imbil. The day is set to be wonderful with a wide variety of exhibits from the rodeo to the pavilion display. Hope to see you there. We have a feral fish in our area to keep an eye out for. Tilapia are an introduced species of fish and are declared pests. Reported sightings in Yabba Ck have made us aware of their existence and for more information call the 24hr fish hotline on 1800 017 166. Gympie Regional Council are now getting closer to having a new town plan to work with. We have had the three town plans to work under since amalgamation and it will be so much more workable to have our own GRC town plan. Our staff have worked hard to bring it to fruition and it has now been sent off to the State Govt for them to sign off on it before we can start using it.

Detailed information and application forms: visit http://www.gympie.qld.gov.au Telephone: Gympie Regional Council Economic Development Manager Lynne Wilbraham - 5481 0744 Email: lynne.wilbraham@gympie.qld.gov.au Applications close 5.00pm 27 August 2012.

Mary Valley Country website has been launched and is now up and running, so I would encourage business owners in the Mary Valley to go online and register their businesses to make the most of our world wide web. We have a link to the site on the GRC website under the ‘Whats New” heading.

242 Mary St (PO Box 155), Gympie Q 4570 Bernard Smith Chief Executive Ofﬁcer

It is great to be able to meet with people from the Carters Ridge and Ridgewood area at the informal coffee morning at the Ridgedidge Café each Tuesday morning at 10am. I am trying to make it along at least once a month to meet with people and help in any way that I can.

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rab your camera and slip out to the MV Show 2012 on Saturday August 18 from 8am ‘til late. A full program of rodeo timed events start the day, attracting a large number of competitors. Ring events include showjumping, led classes, hack classes and junior riding classes. Novelty events after the ring events finish are always very popular and attract many competitors. Young beef handlers now have the opportunity to compete with their prime led cattle in the newly introduced Prime Beef Section. There are also open sections for Prime Beef Classes. The annual Woodchop Event is a major draw on showday. This attracts competitors from far and near with champion axemen direct from the Brisbane Ekka. It is quite a coup to win at the Mary Valley Wood Chop event and will bring out all the legends. The Show Pavillion is packed to the rafters with produce displays, school childrens art and writing skills are beautifully presented. Craft, cooking, horticulture and hobby competitions ensure that there is plenty for all to see. Outside, Side Show Ally is brimming with rides and fun for all ages. Market stalls, vintage cars and machinery, static displays, cottage craft, jewellery and ornaments and other displays that include live animals such as reptiles, farm animals, animal nursery to name a few fill the grounds to capacity. There is always a fantastic choice of food and beverages and a licensed bar till late.

Table Corner ... FLOURLESS Orange CAKE 2 oranges • 3 eggs • 215g (1cup) caster sugar • 300g (3 cups) almond meal • 1 tsp GF baking powder. Orange syrup: 1 orange• 155g caster sugar. 1. Preheat oven to 170 degrees C. Grease a 22 cm spring form or cake tin and line base with baking paper. 2. Place oranges in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to boil and cover for 15min or until tender over medium heat. Drain and repeat the same operation a second time. Drain and refresh over cold water. Coarsely chop oranges and remove seeds. 3. Process oranges until smooth. 4. Whisk eggs and sugar in a bowl until thick and pale. Add orange, almond meal and baking powder and gently fold until just combined. Pour into prepared pan. 5. Bake for an hour. Less if the mixture is shared between smaller portions, eg. silicone muffin moulds. Set aside for 15 min to cool. Optional: To make orange syrup, peel the rind of an orange and cut into strips. Juice orange. Place rind in a saucepan of boiling water and cook for 5min or until soft. Drain and return to panwith orange juice and sugar. Place over low heat and cook for 2-3min or until sugar dissolves and syrup thickens. Spoon syrup over the cake. ENJOY!

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This craftsman built grand old lady is 70 years young. Presented for sale in immaculate and very well maintained condition. Two large bedrooms and two large sleepouts. Spacious timber kitchen. Extra large living room with ornate plaster ceilings. Timber French doors t’out. Alfresco dining area where outside meets inside. Formal dining room. Airconditioned living room. Polished timber ﬂoors plus carpeted bedrooms. Fully enclosed underneath to accommodate two cars plus ample storage space. Located one km from town with town water and sewerage connected. This truly beautiful property comes with a fenced yard with plenty of shade trees.

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Substantial price reduction... owners are serious! – Coolabine on Obi Obi Creek – Price $580,000

Located in a beautiful part of the Kenilworth district is this 80 acre property with three bedroom cottage. The property has Obi Obi Creek on the boundary and a large central dam plus smaller dams. The land is undulating to ﬂat country. All good fencing with several internal paddocks and a lane way leading to the yards. There is a shed and 3-bay carport close to the home. The home is renovated and has three bedrooms, open plan living areas, modern kitchen and bathroom, wood heater and covered verandahs on three sides. The house yard is fully enclosed for pets and a separate horse paddock close by. There is an irrigation licence for 2ha. The property is very private and tucked away. More features include: able to carry 40 head of cattle or 25 breeders with calves, dams, good fencing, shed, solar power, gas cooking and hot water, chicken coop, vegie gardens, large variety of fruit trees, horse stable and hay shed.

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Make your escape from the rat race today to your own private haven. This three bedroom house is situated on 49 private acres; half being cleared and the other half treed with ﬁve fully fenced paddocks. Oakey Creek runs through the property for you to meander and stroll to at your leisure ‒ the land is partly cleared and the rest bushy ‒ ﬁve fenced paddocks, lowset three bedroom home, large inground saltwater pool ‒ under covered area off house, abundant fruit trees, easy access to Bruce Highway and 8kms to Kenilworth. Price has been reduced substantially.

Here is your opportunity to purchase a part share of a larger acreage (total area 260 acres) with three other members. The seller of this 1/4 share has their section on the market for sale. It comprises of a lowest three bedroom home which runs on solar power. There is an open 3-bay shed with workshop plus a double carport attached to the house. The section of land surrounding the home is very private and backs onto State forest and includes a seasonal creek and a bore. Price $375,000.

KENILWORTH REALTY RENTALS FROM $200 p/wk. Contact 5446 0164 – Brooloo, Coolabine and Cambroon Coolabine $200 pw. ONE bedroom cottage in quiet rural location. Air conditioning in main living area, rear deck, ideal for single or couple. Brooloo $235 pw. As new TWO bedroom modern home, reverse cycle air-conditioner, elevated position, verandah with views, close proximity to Imbil Township. Cambroon $270 pw. Highset timber home on 1.5 acres. TWO bedrooms upstairs + ONE bedroom downstairs. Large family room, single carport. Rural location. All properties Pets on Application. Contact Rental department for inspections. MVVOICE-2012©KREALTY-08AUGUST