Mary Valley Voice December 19 2012 Vol.22 No.23

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19 December 2012 Vol. 22 No. 23

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Top: Surrounded by smiles ‘Kenilworth Kritta’ appears courtesy of Kenilworth Arts Council - Kritta is the roving advocate for Kenilworth Celebrates! 2013 and one of the town’s ‘crow children born during Mary Valley Scarecrow Season 2012. Right: Kritta’s wheelbarrow rescue - related story p3.

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KENILWORTH Kenilworth Kritta Falls from Tree

One of the early recorded romantic matches was reported in the Nambour Chronicle 6.3.1931, page 8:he Kenilworth Kritta attended the inaugural Miss E. Ginn who has resigned her position as head teacher Kenilworth Community College Art exhibition on of the Coolabine State School, owing to her approaching Friday 23 November with other members of the Kenilworth marriage to Mr. N. McGinn was entertained at a social Arts Council. The event was held at the Historic Kenilworth evening in the schoolroom on Saturday evening, when Homestead and was a huge success. The Kritta, a noted there was a large gathering of residents and children. judge of quality art, was very impressed with the standard Little Miss Meissner presented Miss Ginn with a beautiful of work by the children. He had a great time and on bouquet set in tulle. One of the senior girls, Miss V. Pearson, returning to his base at Viv Bloomer’s Studio decided to in a neat little speech asked Miss Ginn to accept a climb a gum tree to spend the night. beautiful silver cake basket, suitably inscribed from the Unfortunately he slipped and fell damaging his arm and pupils of the school. Miss Ginn feelingly responded. (Miss a couple of ribs. He was taken to the Kenilworth Medical Ginn was the first teacher appointed to the Provisional Centre and attended to by the delightful Sharon Falconer. School Kenilworth Township in 1924).

He was cleared of any major injury but had to rest until Miss Betty Meiklejohn who taught at Kenilworth School in the Arts Council Christmas party held on Monday 10 the 1940’s married Mr Ernie “Snow” Noffke who was then December. employed at S.T. Adams mill in Oakey Creek Road. The Nambour Chronicle 11.3.1949 reported the appointment of Miss Joan O’Connor as assistant teacher at Kenilworth KENILWORTH RSL NEWS hen Kenilworth received a request to hold a State School. Miss O’Connor later married Mr Joe Paulger.

Ceremony on Remembrance Day similar to an Miss Joyce Watson (pictured below with the junior classes Anzac Day Ceremony, we met to determine the type of of 1950 at KSS) joined the teaching staff soon after and ceremony we would have. As it has been a tradition at she became Mrs Bill Sims in the mid 1950’s. every Remembrance Day since 1918 to read the poem, The reason these trained and skilled young women “In Flanders Fields”, which was written by Lt Col John resigned from the workforce was due to the following McCrae in 1915, the ceremony in Kenilworth was built regulations: A female officer in the Public Service had to resign on marriage according to Regulation 53 unless the around that.

We would like to thank those people who gave up part officer’s Permanent Head recommended, and the Public of their Sunday to attend and honour those who gave up Service Commissioner certified, that her continuance in public office was necessary in the public interest. Cabinet their lives to protect the freedom we enjoy today. reaffirmed, in 1946, the Regulation that female officers A very special thanks must be given to the three students be required to resign on marriage with the exception of from Kenilworth State Community College who had the widows, divorcees and married women separated from responsibility of reading the Third Resolution, giving a short their husband and not receiving financial support. Cabinet history of the Kohima Epitaph and reading the Epitaph. specifically instructed the Department of Education that It takes a lot of courage at their age (Year 6 students) to it must endeavour to reduce to the minimum the number stand before a group of adults at a Ceremony and carry of married female teachers in temporary employment. out such a task. They acquitted themselves very well! For the following 20 years, the employment of married Thank you also to the parents of those boys for allowing female teachers conformed to this policy. Married female them to participate. temporary teachers were dismissed at the end of the year Remembrance Day is a time of sad reflection. So many and, dependent upon the exigencies of the Department young lives lost. We should always remember them. The of Education, varying numbers were re-employed the Kohima Epitaph sums it all up: following year.

When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say http://education.qld.gov.au/library/docs/edhistory/ For Their Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today. female/female-1940.pdf Lest we forget Seasons Greetings to all. May 2013 be a great year.

Sonja Kallman Lenore Meldrum President Kenilworth and District Historical Assn Inc.

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or many years a succession of female teachers who were appointed to schools in the Kenilworth District met local young men, married and became permanent members of the community.

Miss Edna Sully taught at Kidaman Creek School in the 1920’s and joined the Hassall family as wife of Mr George Hassall and became an integral part of the community.

Miss Sully introduced hockey to the young women of Kenilworth.

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KENILWORTH Vale Edna Purdon

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dna Hanna was born on January 6, 1918 in Nambour, the daughter of Edmund and Margaret Petersen and lived with her parents and siblings Alice, Marion, Thomas and Douglas at Bli Bli. The family moved to Amamoor while the two sisters were still attending primary school. Edna contracted whooping cough during her early years at primary school.

She recuperated from her illness with her grandparents Hanna and Alex Myers at Kenilworth where she rode her horse to school at Coolabine where Miss Elsie Ginn helped her to catch up on her schooling.

Edna returned to her parent’s home at Amamoor where she worked at making cases for pineapples and beans, milked the cows and generally helped where an extra pair of hands were needed. When her sister Alice left her position at the post office Edna moved into her job as a telephonist and shop assistant.

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VALE Arthur Edwin Tanner (Ed) 19/2/1935 - 6/12/2012

d Tanner passed away unexpectedly on December 6 in Melbourne. Ed was the only son of Arthur Tanner and the late Winnie Sims and step-son of Jean. Ed gained much of his primary schooling at Kenilworth State School prior to become a boarder at Scots College, Warwick. After completion of his secondary schooling at that institution, he joined the ANZ Bank as a 19 year old and served at Lutwyche, Tamworth and Sydney as well as Creek Street Branch in Brisbane, during which time he met his wife Elaine through the Presbyterian Fellowship Association in Brisbane where he was also in the choir.

After transfer to Melbourne, Ed was one of the people instrumental in the ANZ Bankcard development process and did a stint on a cruise liner going to Asia where they introduced the Bankcard for the first time. He later worked in the Collins Street branch as a senior executive of the Foreign Exchange division and travelled extensively overseas, especially to United Kingdom and New York. It was from this part of the bank that he eventually retired.

On retirement he took Elaine on a world trip when they were lucky enough to fly from UK to USA on the Concorde.

They lived at Warranwood for many years while their boys On her return to Kenilworth Edna worked at the Kenilworth went to school at Yarra Valley Grammar School. They Bakery for the Walker Brothers and later for Lawrie Cook. eventually moved into the Cherry Tree Retirement Village After meeting her life partner Reg at the local tennis courts at Croydon. Here they made many friends and both were romance blossomed and they were married at the Baptist active in the choir. They were regular church goers at the Church in Kenilworth in 1939. Reg joined the RAAF during Croydon Uniting Church and Ed was Treasurer there for the Second World War when Edna returned to Amamoor many years. and helped on the farm. Their son Ken was born during Ed and his wife Elaine have five sons Paul, Greg, Ross, this period.

Craig and Andrew and are grandparents of nine. Ed was Post war the family returned to Kenilworth and Evelyn and Lynda completed the family circle. Reg built their home at 1 Anne Street which remained home to Edna, Reg and Ken until 2002 when Reg passed away and Edna and Ken relocated to the Southern Cross Care Village at Caloundra where she passed away on November 22, 2012.

proud of his local family connection and supported the Kenilworth Museum with many donations and visits. His mother’s 1924 Diary is one of the valuable artefacts in the Museum’s collection. His extended family in Queensland will miss his wry humour and long conversations via Skype and telephone.

Edna and Reg were workers for many community organisations in Kenilworth. Edna was President of the Presbyterian Guild for many years and a tireless volunteer at every function held. She was one of life’s gentlewomen and will be sadly missed.

Eds Funeral was held on Friday 14 December at 11am at the Croydon Uniting Church.

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Contact: 1300LIBRARY (1300 542 7279) Friday 11 January 2013, 10:30am to 10:30am Fairytale fun: Make glittery pencil wands, crowns, tiaras, princess hats and more.

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These junior teams would be registered with Gympie Junior Rugby League, playing in Stags colours and training right here in the Valley. We anticipate games will be played in the Mary Valley and will precede Stags homes games, making it a big day of league for players and spectators.

So if you are interested in your children learning to play league in a supervised relaxed environment, we’d love to hear from you.

We are also interested to hear from anyone interested in managing, coaching or assisting in any other way with junior league development.

We need to hear of your interest soon as this will determine how many players’ jerseys we need to order. Please register your interest to join the Mary Valley junior rugby league, call Glenn Carlson on 0428 159 529 or email to build@valleyhomes.net.au

Wednesday 16 January 2013, 2:00pm to 3:30pm Summer ArtScool: Morocco A Creative Journey. Children’s art class that complements the exhibition. Learn to draw still life using a variety of art media and creative techniques.

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I just wanted to say a big thank you to Joyce and Wayne Lashmar for their prompt and caring help on Wednesday 12 December.

They saved me from the hot sun and ants as I laid with two clean breaks of the leg. Really appreciate their service and the First Response team.

Also I like to thank Brooke Sample for taking great care of the horses while I am stuck in plaster.

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xpressions of Interest are being called for boys and girls under twelve years of age who are interested in playing junior rugby league.

The Mary Valley Stags Football Club in conjunction with the Sunshine Coast / Gympie Rugby League is keen to support the introduction of teams in the age groups of 6/7/8’s, 9/10’s and 11/12’s in this coming 2013 football season.

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Heavens Light Up to Welcome the Obi Obi Hall Back

he Obi Obi Hall has reopened. Opened on 17 October 1913, unable to be used by 2000 because of general dilapidation, then rebuilt and reopened after 99 years and one month on Saturday 17 November 2012 with an afternoon of ceremony and an evening of entertainment.

A crowd of about 250 people gathered; the honorable Member for Nicklin, Peter Wellington, Councilor Rogerson, past residents of the valley who held wonderful memories of good times at the hall, current members of the Obi Obi and Kidaman Creek District Community Hall Association and tourists intrigued by the building and the assembled crowd.

After a short delay as Channel 7 interviewed the Association president Steve Walker, the ceremony started with local member of the Kabi Kabi people, indigenous educator Bev Hand welcoming the members and guests to country, telling stories of her family and her people.

When the hall was opened in 1913, there was still a Kabi Kabi camp by the creek bank on the big bend of the Obi about a kilometre downstream from the hall, so it was a good way to start.

The president moved on to thank the many people who richly deserved it, Sunshine Coast Regional Council for the $50,000 Community Development Grant that met 17% of the rebuild costs, the builder Murray Peterson and his team for the wonderful job, and all the community members who put so much time and effort in to achieve this long held dream.

Local farmer Jock Johnson, whose family property surrounds the Hall, spoke briefly but movingly, then cut the ribbon across the stage with a borrowed pocket knife.

It was open again.

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While many of the crowd moved on to coffee and cake, the old timber and tin was auctioned off, with some fierce bidding taking place. With that over, the musical part of the evening started with the sweet voice of Darcy Kate Collier soaring over her guitar on her original songs, then rocked up a notch with Range trio Janet, Kelly and Phil on a fine selection of 70’s classics.

Meanwhile, much of the crowd gathered outside as darkness fell and the Obi Obi fire brigade torched off the bonfire of 99 year old timber. The crew from the Blackall Range Motorcycle club kept the aromas of grilling steak and onions going from the BBQ, selling high quality local product from the Kenilworth Bakery and Butcher.

The members of the Historic Motorcycle Club of Qld who had provided an intriguing display of elderly motorcycles all afternoon now saddled up and fled from the gathering storm, which circled the valley giving a spectacular lightshow for hours before any rain fell.

On stage, local heroes The Rain took over with their blend of country music with a harder edge. A link to their video shot at the hall while it was derelict is available on the Hall’s blog at www.kidobi.wordpress.com and makes an interesting contrast.

They were succeeded by alternative duo, Free Like Me, for an intriguing hour, then Damien Barnes took the stage with his growling voice and such a full sound coming from one man, one guitar and a laptop computer.

By then it was midnight, and all over. People stood around, amazed that this day had finally arrived, and saying, “Lets come back on New Year’s Eve and do this again” Yes, the long running old tradition of New Year’s Eve at the Obi Obi Hall has been revived, with music, food available for sale, fine company, and a bonfire to welcome in the new year. You will need to bring your own alcohol.

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enny and I are looking forward to spending some time with our family this Christmas. We are delighted that we will have the whole family together for Christmas, at our home at Belli.

We hope that you and your loved ones will share a wonderful Christmas and we wish you a very happy and safe New Year.

Remember the true meaning of Christmas and stay safe on our roads and beaches.

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was at the community consultation meeting in Kenilworth on the Draft Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme and heard concerns raised about the upCouncil hours over the of holidays zoning some residential properties Council ofces will close 2pm on Monday inatCharles St to light industry. I’d really 24 December, and will remain closed on all like to stress that public holidays. This includes Tuesday 25 and the new zoning Wednesday 26 December 2012 and Tuesday 1 January 2013. doesn’t impact on Council of ces and libraries will be open for residents currently Council hours over the holidays business on Thursday 27, Friday 28 and living in the area Monday of 31ces December 2012.

Council will close at 2pm on Monday and is likely to have 24 December, and will remain closed on all All waste collection services will continue as public holidays.

This includes Tuesday 25 and a favourable land usual but council waste disposal facilities will Wednesday December 2012 and Tuesday be closed on26 Christmas Day. value outcome.

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Free holiday buses will run across the Charles St has been Council ofCoast ces and libraries willtobeour open for Sunshine – please refer website. business on Thursday 27, Friday 28 and Council everyone a safe and happy Monday wishes 31 December 2012.

Christmas and New Year.

All waste collection services will continue as usual but council waste disposal facilities will be closed on Christmas Day.

Mary Valley Inc. held their AGM and Christmas dinner recently and the guest speaker, Elaine Bradley, proved to be a very inspiring presenter, thinker and motivator.

Elaine runs the Dagun Farmers Market and has just been in the United States on a Churchill Fellowship. She’s been conducting research into revitalising rural economies through innovative and sustainable means. Elaine’s a great advocate for the Mary Valley and I look forward to hearing more about her progressive work with young farmers in the region.

At the Conondale-Kenilworth Disaster Management Group we talked about the installation of flash flooding signs on the Obi Obi no.3 bridge, Pickering bridge at Moy Pocket and Little Yabba bridge. It’s a sensible suggestion to provide locals with advanced warning during flood events. I’m pleased to say that council is expected to install flood height markers in these locations in the near future, let’s hope it’s before the next flood event.

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Education at Good Shepherd, there was high praise for the Good Shepherd team.

our of Good Shepherd Lutheran College’s best Primary tennis players will get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play along-side their tennis idols Lleyton Hewitt and Sam Stosur at next year’s Brisbane International Tennis Championship.

“Matt Richards from Queensland Tennis was very impressed with the standard of play saying it was the best he had seen so far in the regional qualifying rounds.”

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Dakota Brown, Cooper Davies and Jordan and Jessie Eckley, all in Year 7, won the recent Sunshine Coast Regional Primary School Brisbane International Tennis Challenge at Mooloolaba Tennis Club.

The Good Shepherd team has now earnt the right to move on to the state finals, which will be held during the Brisbane International Tennis Championship from 30 December – 6 January 2013.

“The enthusiasm, commitment and hard work shown by the players has been very impressive and we know they will get a lot out of the experience at the Brisbane International,” said Mr Carey.

Jon Porter, Head Coach at Good Shepherd Tennis Academy, was also delighted with the way the team played and will be concentrating on developing the team’s doubles play in preparation for the Brisbane International.

In a very close competition, the team was unbeaten throughout the day at Mooloolaba Tennis Club, and although St Andrew’s, Matthew Flinders and Sunshine Coast Grammar all provided tough competition, the Good Shepherd team was just too strong on the day.

Dakota Brown was named as the Good Shepherd’s team’s number one player – having remained unbeaten throughout the competition.

Good Shepherd was also the only school in the competition to enter two teams - with the other Good Shepherd team members: Bailey and Matthew Collins, Sam Haines and Jackson Mellish - coming overall fifth in the competition.

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EC Australia has revamped the Australian Government-funded Broadband for Seniors website, a newly-designed platform for senior Australians to widen their knowledge of the web, cloud computing and collaboration technologies.

Broadband for Seniors, a highly successful program launched in 2008, has provided training to over 250,000 seniors to help them confidently and securely use software to engage with the world wide web.

NEC Australia implemented the program by installing over 2,000 kiosks at seniors organisations such as community centres across the nation, providing them with the tools to engage with web-based services, ranging from social media, smartphones and tablets, and photo-sharing services such as Flickr. The education also offers seniors important strategies to manage security, identity and information-sharing risks, including threats posed by malware, which do not discriminate between young and old computer users.

The website revamp is part of the Australian Government’s $25.4 million commitment to the Broadband for Seniors program.

NEC Australia delivers the program in partnership with Adult Learning Australia, Australian Senior Computer Clubs Association and University of the Third Age Online.

The Broadband for Seniors program was initially designed to assist over-50s, with minimal experience with personal computers, the web, desktop software and web

applications, by introducing them to Gmail, Internet Explorer and document processors. The NEC-supported Broadband for Seniors has helped participants move beyond these basics, and that progress is being reflected in the new website and companion course material, which now emphasises collaboration, communication and social inclusion.

For example, a Broadband for Seniors course currently scheduled teaches participants how to leverage a storage platform, Dropbox, with the aim of simplifying cloud computing and sharing files. Another course takes seniors beyond desktop word processing to Google Docs, emphasising the potential for collaboration, content creation and knowledge sharing.

“This program positions Australia well in a global sense, with many countries focussed on digital inclusion policies to avoid the “digital divide,” in this case one based on age. It has been fascinating to watch the evolution of usage by kiosk users, knowing that this is just the beginning, with new technologies for both health care and social interaction just around the corner,” said David Cooke, from NEC Australia. Visit http://www.necseniors.net.au/

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n Thursday 20 December, 2012 from 7pm Permaculture Noosa will be having a social evening of Christmas Celebration. It is at the Memorial Hall, Maple St, Cooroy (Next to RSL).

This is a chance to find out all about Permaculture Noosa in a relaxed and social atmosphere. There will be an amazing Christmas raffle to spread the joy, all will be drawn on the evening.

We will be having a cold buffet of savoury or sweet to share. Please bring your own plate and utensils. Feel free to bring your drink of choice and a glass.

Permaculture Noosa meetings are FREE and open to the public. Beginning at 7pm with a Marketplace (where members sell their produce or homemade products), the guest speakers start at 7.30pm and supper (gold coin donation) will be served at 9pm.

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elli’s New Year’s Eve Dance will be held on Saturday 31 December from 7.30 pm. Celebrate as the Sunshine Swing band entertains us with their popular live sound through to the grand finale at midnight. Bring your family and friends along for a fabulous night of Old-Time Dancing as we dance out the old and bring in the new. All ages and experience welcome. Belli Hall is an alcohol free venue located at 1170 Kenilworth Road, Belli Park. For more info contact Margaret on 5447 0175 or visit www.bellihall.com

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ederal State School is celebrating the end of the 2012 school year with the donation of a windmill.

The Chapman family, who have had four children through Federal State School decided to mark their long association with them by creating a new logo idea - the windmill! The staff has had lots of positive feedback about the windmill adding to the ‘rural feel’ of the school. The school hopes to enrol more Preps next year to enjoy this great atmosphere.

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Connecting Communities Views across the Mary Valley

ary Valley Heritage Railway needs $100 000 to be raised by February 2013 if it is to continue operations to Imbil. Donations can be made by phoning 5482 2750. Volunteer manager, Jim Walker, said twilight markets could be a possibility in 2013.

Maleny Green Hills, Sunshine Coast Council and Barung Landcare have done a great job in planting 2 000 trees along the Obi Obi up Maleny way. Well done!

Local singers in the Mapleton Community Choir brought Christmas cheer to the Sunshine Plaza recently. They were part of the flash mob giving a beautiful rendition of the famous chorus from Handel’s Messiah. The performance drew loud applause from the delighted shoppers.

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Australia Day Awards closing Nominations for the 2013 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards close on December 28. Don’t miss the chance to recognise inspiring individuals, organisations and groups. Find out more from council’s website.

Holiday activity program Entertain the kids these summer holidays with the Kenilworth Library school holiday program. Kids can make Christmas bonbons on 21 December and in January enter a fairytale world of fun or join a Summer Art School.

Bookings are essential. Visit council’s library website for details.

Free holiday buses Council and TransLink are providing free travel on all public buses including Sunbus, Hinterland Connect, the Maleny-Landsborough-Beerwah service, Flexilink and Council Cabs from Wednesday 26 December until Sunday 6 January. Visit council’s website for more information or call TransLink phone 131230.

Win up to $1000 off your rates Sign up to receive your rates by email before 4 January and be in the draw to win. Enjoy the convenience of receiving your rates notice by email and help save the environment by signing up today. Visit council’s website to sign up and to find out more.

Council hours and services Council offices will close at 2pm on Monday 24 December, and will be closed Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 December and on Tuesday January 1.

Council offices will be open 27, 28 and 31 December. Council galleries and libraries will close at 2pm on Christmas Eve, be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day and resume normal operating hours on all other days. All waste collection services will continue as usual but council waste facilities will be closed Christmas Day.

COUNCIL MEETINGS Ordinary Meeting

9.00am, 31 January, Caloundra.

T 07 5475 7272 E mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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COMMUNITY DIRECTORY 2012 AMAMOOR

CLUB FED Federal Memorial Hall operates fortnightly on Friday nights, and is an opportunity to catch up with locals, have a cheap meal and drinks, in a friendly family oriented space. Kitchen operates from 6 to 8 pm, and the bar is open until later. Pool table, air hockey, and ball games for the children. The hall is available for hire. Enquiries to Zani 5485 1118 or Jenny 5485 1580.

AMAMOOR SCHOOL P&C Meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 3.15 pm at school.

Enquiries to 5401 1333.

Federal Playgroup - Federal Memorial Hall Tuesday’s and Thursday’s 9.15am - 11.30am. Phone Lisa: 0439 732 444.

Amamoor Country Craft 5488 4148 Friends of Amamoor 5484 3278 JP Cynthia Hayes 5484 3694 Amamoor Hall Bookings 5488 4313 Craft Shop Betty 5484 3640 Markets 1st Saturday Sarah 5484 3311

AMAMOOR CHURCHES • Mary Valley Uniting Church - Amamoor Sunday service 10 am. Rev. Iain Watt 5488 6752 • Mary Valley Wesleyan Methodist Church - Rev. Brian Brown 5484 3687 or 5484 3640 a/h NOOSA & DISTRICT SPIRITUALIST CHURCH Tinbeerwah Hall, Sunrise Rd, Tinbeerwah Service at 3pm each 2nd & 4th Sunday - All welcome - 5442 5072 VALLEY BEES Athol Craig on 5482 3637 or email glenbo@live.com.au

BELLI PARK

Veterinary Surgery (24hr) Vet Peter Agnew 5447 0325 BELLI HALL OLD TIME DANCE MEETINGS: 2nd Tuesday after a dance at 7.30pm in the hall. All local residents are welcome to attend. www. bellihall.com

BROOLOO

Brooloo Hall Group Inc President Deb Williams 5484 5597 Secretary Maureen Lisle 5484 5848 Treasurer Gary Lisle 5484 5848

CONONDALE

• CONONDALE PLAYGROUP - Every Friday 9.30 - 11am at Conondale School. Wendy Sholley 5494 4516.

• SOCCER AT CONONDALE School oval Saturdays from 9am. Enquiries to 5494 4571.

• SAN TEAKWONDO Conondale Hall Thursday 4:30 - 6pm. Norm Taylor 0428 712 883 or email : norm@santkd.com

COORAN

• COORAN STATE SCHOOL: 31 James St, Cooran 4569. Ph 5480 8333.

Opened in July 1890, it is the oldest school in the district. P&C president: Jill Lowth, vice-president Ruth Berlin, Sec Andrew Jacques, treasurer Mimi Morrow, assistant-sec Belinda Simonsen, fundraising co-ordinator Zymar Mulcahy.

• TALL TREES ART EXHIBTION 19th & 20th May, 2012 on Facebook Tall Trees Art Exhibition or www.talltreesfestival.org

COOROY

Cooroy Churches Hinterland Christian Centre 113 Marara Street Sundays 9 am ‘Celebration Service’ Sundays 6 pm ‘Sunday Night Live’ Pastors Brian and Pearl Clothier 5447 7298?

PLAYGROUP held every Wednesday at 9-11am in the Activity Hall at Cooroy State School. For details call 5472 2100.

DAGUN

JP (Qual) Elaine Bradley 5484 3749 Dagun State School 5484 3232 Dagun Community Group 5484 3576 / 5484 3197 DAGUN Growers Markets every Saturday from 2-5pm. Contact Lesa Bell for newsletters / updates email - slowfoodsch.maryvalley@gmail.com

EUMUNDI

GHEERULLA

GHEERULLA HALL HIRE - available for rental - enquiries Heather 5472 3297 or Lenore 5472 3090. Visit website for booking form www.gheerulla.qld.au President Val Pearson, Vice-President Esme Williamson, Secretary/ Treasurer Blair Meldrum TENNIS Gheerulla Tennis Club - Jessie Wood 5446 0197 Melba Woods (court bookings) 5446 0242 Social tennis will be played at Gheerulla tennis courts Tuesdays starting at 9.30 am. Beginners most welcome. Enquiries to 5446 0197.

IMBIL

FAR-AWAY-RIDERS ASSOC INC. - www.faraway.asn.au IMBIL MEDICAL SERVICES • MEDICAL: Monday 1-5 pm RSL Hall; • Channon St Medical Centre Cooroy Doctor’s Surgery (The Imbil Clinic) 6 Imbil Island Road, Mon - Fri 8 am-12 noon - 5488 6868.

Outside these hours: Cooroy 5442 6833 (until 5.30 pm) - 0408 713 395 a/h • Range of Motion PHYSIO - 5478 6600 • Imbil PHARMACY Dispensary Hours: Monday to Friday 2pm to 5pm (Closed Public Holidays) 5488 6699 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Glenda at Police Station when open • JP Alan Lutton 5484 5182 • Kathy Worth JP 5484 5178 • Imbil District Amateur Swimming Club - Ray McNab Pres. 5484 5109 a/h • IMBIL TENNIS CLUB: Juniors – Friday U10’s 4-5pm; O10’s 5-6pm; Ladies’ tennis - Mondays 5-7pm, Men’s tennis - Thursdays 5-7pm, Sunday interclub competitions, BBQ last Friday/month. Professional coaching terms 2 and 3 Saturdays, all age groups. Tiffany McCarthy 5405 9138 or 0448 897721 billandtiff@skymesh.net.au • Mixed Social Tennis Fri 6 pm & Sun 12 pm - Coaching Sat Terms 2 & 3 • IMBIL BOWLING CLUB: 5484 5102 • IMBIL GIRL GUIDES: Wed, Guide Hut, 4-6pm; Jenece Drake 5484 5629 or Amanda Toombs 5488 4086 • IMBIL KARATE CLUB: Steve Gorlick 5488 6862 • IMBIL MARY VALLEY SCOUT: Group Leader Ray McNab 5484 5109 Scouts: Monday 5-7 pm, Cub Scouts: Tuesday 3.30-5.30 pm • IMBIL WALKING CLUB: Shellie Johns 5484 5455.

• Imbil Rural Watch - Rob Priebe – Coordinator 5484 5216 • MARY VALLEY STATE COLLEGE (P-Yr10): 15 Edward St, Imbil 4570.

Principal Neil Mahoney 5488 5333 • P&C - ring School.

• MV Child Care: 35 William St, Imbil 5484 5560. (Long Day Care) • Imbil Seniors Group 0421 362 117 • RSL Mary Valley Sub Branch - meets every 3rd Sunday of the month at 10 am.

• RSL Hall bookings - Ian Stubbins 5484 5365 IMBIL PUBLIC LIBRARY 5484 5488 - Tues & Thurs 9.30 am – 12.30 pm, Wed & Fri 2-5 pm • Imbil Public Hall Bookings - Val Sykes 5484 5298 • Mainly Music (up to school age) - Meets every Tues 9.30 am at Imbil Church Hall - Belinda 5488 6480 MARY VALLEY SHOW SOCIETY Barry Grainger (President) 5484 3680, Vicki Waller 5484 5441 and Naomi Cooney 5488 4379 (Vice Presidents)- Jo Robey (Secretary) 5484 5178 - Lyndall Ensbey (Treasurer) 5484 3267 - Val Sykes (Hall Bookings) 5484 5298 MARY VALLEY ARTS FESTIVAL - mvartfest@gmail.com or ring Jan Watt 0437 733 383.

SPIRITUAL CENTRE Eumundi CWA Hall 2nd & 4th Sunday. Healing 10 am. Service 10.15 am.

Guest speaker. Rev. Laine Harry 5449 0937.

MARY VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC. Col Huddy, president 5488 6681 or 0400 476 118 or colhuddy@yahoo.com Meet every third Tuesday at Imbil RSL, 6pm

FEDERAL

MARY VALLEY INC. President Graham Miller, secretary Kaili Parker-Price (5484 5338, 0447 053 244) - more info www.themaryvalley.com.au

FEDERAL STATE SCHOOL 5480 8600. 40 Middle Creek Road, Federal 4568 http://federalss.eq.edu.au/wcms/

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IMBIL SWIMMING CLUB: Thurs. 6pm, Imbil pool, Ray McNab 5484 5109 THE SAFE & CONFIDENT LIVING PROGRAM Imbil Uniting Church Hall,

Elizabeth St 9.30–11.30 am. Enquiries to 5443 7281 or Upper Mary Valley Care 5446 0820.

IMBIL JUNIOR BOWLS Imbil Bowls Club Sunday 10am - 12noon.

IMBIL INDOOR BOWLS Imbil Hall Fri. Imbil hall, 12.30pm, Val Sykes 5484 5298.

IMBIL SOCIAL TENNIS Imbil town courts. Tuesday and Thursday 4.30 – 5.30 pm, Wednesday and Friday 6 pm. Enquiries to Tiffany 5484 5073.

IMBIL RED CROSS OP SHOP Wednesday, Friday & Sunday 8.30am – 1.30pm.

IMBIL CHURCHES • Mary Valley Uniting Church - Imbil Sunday Service 8.30am, Sunday School 8.30am - Rev Margaret Stehbens mob 0407 831 310 • Imbil Gospel Hall – W & S Walsh 5449 0728 or C R Smith 5482 5471 • Lutheran Church – F Rasenberger 5482 1435 • Anglican Church – Richard Martin 5482 2629 MV CLASSICAL YOGA: Maureen Lisle 5484 5848 FAR A WAY RIDERS ASS: Bob Sample 5447 0076 MV PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: Brett Watson 5484 5455 MARY VALLEY PONY CLUB: Loris Hinds 5484 5458 after 6pm MARY VALLEY RANGERS SOCCER CLUB: Peter Deschamps 5484 3384 MARY VALLEY RSL YOUTH GROUP: Michelle Coyle 5485 5452 PLAYGROUP ASS OF Qld Imbil: THURSDAY, Girl Guide Hut, 9-11.30am, Renita Gordon 5484 5573 SPORTS NUTRITION & WALKING GROUP: Shellie Johns 5484 5455 TAI CHI GROUP: Monday-Friday 6.30am-7.30am @ Imbil RSL Hall, Jenece Drake 5484 5629 - cjdrake@skymesh.net.au or Lynne Hogg 5484 5006 SPORTING SHOOTERS ASS AUSTRALIA (IMBIL BRANCH) INC: 0423 499334 YOGA: Lynne Hogg 5484 5006

KANDANGA

Justices of the Peace: Adrienne Dan (CD) 5484 3382 Bronwyn Kerr Qual J.P., Kandanga Post Office 5484 3203 • Kandanga Bowls Club 5484 3253 • Kandanga Public Hall Bookings 5484 3454 or 5484 3493 a/h • Kandanga Tennis Club - Donald Grieves Secretary 5488 4329 • Wednesday Night Fixtures 6pm $5.00 tennis fee.

BBQ and meat supplied for extra $2.00. Contact Julie 5484 3195.

• Thursday afternoons Social Tennis, commencing 1.00pm.

Contact Donald 5488 4329.

FRIENDS OF KANDANGA Friends of Kandanga meet every third Wednesday of the month, Kandanga Information Centre 2pm.

KANDANGA INFORMATION CENTRE Located next to the PO in Main St. PO Box 16 Kandanga 4570 • Ph 5488 4605 • Fax 5488 4608 • infocentre@friendsofkandanga.com.au Open 7 days 10 am-4 pm, closed public holidays. Displaying community history, art gallery, book exchange library, internet cafe. Classes weekly – Leadlight, Woodwork, all reasonable rates. The Centre also caters for bus visits. Quotes obtainable from Friends of Kandanga 5488 4605.

KENILWORTH

KARI GALLERY 10a Elizabeth St, Kenilworth www.facebook.com/karigallery KENILWORTH & DISTRICT HISTORICAL MUSEUM - www.kenilworthmuseum. org.au Sun. 10 am–2 pm - Adults $3, Children $1, Families $7.

Groups by appointment: contact Lenore Meldrum 5472 3090 Mary Valley Voice - fortnightly community newspaper & website (2200 copies). All editorials to maryvalleyvoice@aanet.com.au - Mail to PO Box 158, Kenilworth 4574 - www.maryvalleyvoice.com (Veronika Spicer president, Shirley Moreland secretary and Carol Gilmour treasurer).

Kenilworth town website - www.kenilworthguide.org.au Kenilworth State Community College 5440 0555 - www.kenilworthscc. eq.edu.au Kenilworth POST OFFICE 5446 0247 RACQ Kenilworth Garage 5446 0214 KENILWORTH FIRST RESPONSE – meeting at SES shed every second Monday at 7pm. Enquiries to President Wayne Lashmar 5446 0723 or Secretary Nina Cox 5472 3156.

KENILWORTH FIRE BRIGADE training Tuesday at Kenilworth Fire Station 6.30 – 8.30 pm.

KENILWORTH & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Meets in the KAC Shack 6 Elizabeth Street at 6 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.

JUST WALK IT KENILWORTH Enquiries to Brenda 5446 0778 JUST WALK IT WALLI CREEK (Gumnut Park) Enquiries to Cheryl 5446 0350 KENILWORTH LIBRARY - Elizabeth Street Kenilworth • Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 2 – 5, Friday 10 – 3 Saturday 9 – 12. Enquiries to 5446 0101.

MARY VALLEY CLASSIC CAR SHOW 29 April 2012 - http://www. kenilworthhotel.com.au/events KENILWORTH WINE, CHEESE AND FOOD FEST Easter Saturday - http:// www.kenilworthfoodfest.org.au/

KENILWORTH ARTS COUNCIL - Committee meetings KAC Shack, 6 Elizabeth St, 2nd Monday at 6pm. PO Box 123 Kenilworth 4574. Secretary 5446 0500 or office 5472 3223 - kac@kenilwortharts.org.au - www. kenilwortharts.org.au MARY VALLEY SCARECROW FEST - http://www.scarecrows.org.au/ KENILWORTH CELEBRATES! FESTIVAL Visit: www.kenilworthcelebrates.org.au KENILWORTH QUILT & CRAFT CIRCLE every 2nd & 4th Wednesday 10 am at the Kenilworth Historical Museum. Enquiries to Jan 5446 0167 or Paula 5446 0229. Quilt Show Queen’s Birthday Weekend.

MAHJONG at the KAC Shack every Thursday at 3 pm.

KENILWORTH BRANCH QCWA meets at the CWA Hall 1st Sunday at 3 pm, all welcome. Pat Hampstead 5446 9174 (treasurer), Elvira White (president) and Carol Miller (vice-president) KENILWORTH EARLY BIRDS PLAYGROUP Thursdays 9.00am to 10.30am at Kenilworth State Community College. Enquiries to Kenilworth State Community College on 5440 0555 KENILWORTH R.S.L. meetings are held every second Monday of the month 7pm at the R.S.L. room at the Kenilworth Hall, adjacent to the ANZAC Memorial. All are welcome! Reformed committee 2010 - Jim McKillop (President) 5446 0637, Dale Lainesworth (Vice Pres), Noela McKillop (Sec/ Treasurer) and Sonja Kallman (Publicity Officer) 5446 0448.

ZEN MEDITATION every Wednesday 5.30pm - 7pm. St John Bosco Church.

Sue Wolter 5446 0158.

KENILWORTH MEDICAL SERVICES • Kenilworth MEDICAL Centre - 5446 0343 Surgery hours Mon – Fri 9-3, After surgery hours 5445 7177 • Range of Motion PHYSIOTHERAPY - 5478 6600 • Barbara Dilworth Physiotherapy 5446 0654 • Kenilworth PHARMACY 5446 0356 - Mon – Friday 9 am - 1.30 pm • Kenilworth VET Surgery (24hr) 5472 3085 - Vets: Marcus Anstey, Susan Anstey & Julie Kemp • Kenilworth RECYCLE TRANSFER Station John Cambroon Lane, off Kenilworth- Imbil Road, Kenilworth QLD 4574. Hours: ONLY open Saturday and Sunday 8am to 1pm. No weekday service.

Justices of the Peace Bob Dunstan (Qual) 5446 0703 • Joyce Lashmar (Qual) 5446 0723 Brenda Parker (CD) 5446 0213 • Lolie Murtagh (CD) 5446 0222 Olive Hassall (CD) 5446 0131 KENILWORTH CHURCHES • Friday 6.30 pm Girls Brigade in the SES Hall. Joclyn 5476 4195.

• Seventh Day Adventist Church 5446 0299 • Anglican Church – Kenilworth 1st, 2nd, 4th Sunday, 9am – Gheerulla: 3rd Sunday 9am.

• Uniting Church - St John Bosco Kenilworth 4th Saturday, 5.00 pm.

• Catholic Church Kenilworth - Service at St John Bosco’s, Kenilworth every Sunday at 9 am. - 5th Sunday of the month ecumenical service 10.30 am.

• Christian Meditation every Thursday 9.30am St John Bosco Church.

Maureen Cooper 5446 0312.

KENILWORTH COMMUNITY GROUPS • Kenilworth’s Charity CHOOK CHASE - all motorcross nominations to Olive Hassell - olive.hassall@bigpond.com.au • Kenilworth Show & Rodeo, Lolie Murtagh 5446 0222 - third Saturday in September - www.kenilworthhall.org.au/Rodeo.htm • Kenilworth Hall Committee - Olive Hassall 5446 0131 or Bill Morris 5446 0338 - Hall, meeting room and full kitchen facilities all available for hire. Also camping - powered sites on showgrounds $12 per night (hot showers). Details www.kenilworthhall.org.au (PO Box 47, Kenilworth 4574) • Artists of Kenilworth, Veronika Spicer 5446 0427 • Kenilworth Quilt & Craft Circle - Olive Hassall 5446 0131 and Paula Gillis 5446 0229 • QCWA Kenilworth Branch - Pat Hampstead 5446 9174 • Kenilworth First Response Group - Nina Cox 5472 3156 • Upper Mary Valley Care 5446 0820 • Delivered Meal Service 5446 0820 • Nambour & District Care Inc. 5441 4441 • Kenilworth Information Centre Elizabeth St 5446 0122 and Community Craft Shop 5472 3089. Ph for hours.

• Friends of Kenilworth Library - Yvonne James 5472 3089 • 1st Kenilworth Girls Brigade - Daphne Morris 5446 0338 • Kenilworth P&C - Cynthia Henderson: chend82@eq.edu.au 0407 460 228 or 5440 0555 • Kenilworth and District Chamber of Commerce & Citizens: Peter Cusack 5446 0211 • Kenilworth & District Historical Assoc. - Lenore Meldrum 5472 3090 • Kenilworth Swimming Pool, Swim school: squad training from 4pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Enquiries call pool on 5446 0326.

• Kenilworth Bowls Club - Mens: Russ Ferriday 5446 028 • Ladies: Veronica Ferriday 5446 0281

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• Kenilworth Cricket Club - Jnr. Rob Blinco 5446 0064, Snr. Jason Woods 0419 764 504 • Kenilworth Masonic Lodge - Trevor Wilcox 5477 1546 • Wildlife Volunteers 5441 6200 (24hr)

POMONA

POMONA HALL • Pomona Hall Hire & Enquiries - Heather Manders 5485 2427 • 0411 114 077 • Indoor Bowls (Wed) - Contact Peter Young on 5485 1472 • Harmony Dance (Tues) - Contact Pat and Norm Young on 5485 2007 • ASKA Karate (Mon & Thurs) - Contact Kim Vines on 5485 0725 • Learn To Dance (Wed) - Contact Christine on 0429 829 328 • Alcoholics Anonymous (Sun) • Christian Outreach Centre (Sun) - Contact Joy Starr-Cross 5485 1583 • Yoga (Tues) - Contact Pam Whitehead on 5485 2947 • Playgroup (Mon) - Contact Trudy Martin on 5442 5826 • Table Tennis (Frid) Contact 5485 2427 POMONA CHURCHES Christian Outreach Centre, Joy Starr 5485 1583 POMONA COMMUNITY HOUSE 1 Memorial Ave, Pomona - Enquiries 5485 2427 Regular services: Self paced computer lessons; Tax help; Free legal advice; Language classes; Child health; Broadband internet café; Photocopying, Laminating, Binding; Library; Creative writing; Craft activities; Games – Cards, Scrabble, Chess & Mahjong.

RIDGEWOOD

RIDGEWOOD HALL GATHERING last Friday of each month at sundown BYO BBQ bits & drink.

RIDGEWOOD CHURCHES The Lighthouse is a group who meet every 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday at the Ridgewood Hall – everyone welcome. Enquiries to 5447 9179.

EMERGENCY SERVICES POLICE 000 KENILWORTH 5446 0220 IMBIL 5484 5222 COOROY 5447 6211 POMONA 5485 2586 POISONS INFO CENTRE 131126

SES KENILWORTH Local HQ 5446 0490 Group Leader Brenda Parker 5446 0213 Duty Officer 5444 5202 SES Flood Storm Emergency 132 500 IMBIL Local HQ 5484 5322 Leader – Athol Hales 5484 5582 CRISIS HELP LIFELINE 13 11 14 CAN-SURVIVE HOPELINE 1300 364 673

RURAL FIRE SERVICE AMAMOOR Jim Garrett 5484 3467

BELLI PARK & NORTH BELLI PARK First Officer & Warden, Nigel Higgs 5447 0166 SOUTH BELLI PARK Howard Waugh 5447 0184 BLACK MOUNTAIN First Officer Marc Desmarchelier 5447 0224 Warden Eddie Rykenberg 0417 635 719 BLUE-BELL First Officer Craig Zonruiter 5484 3012 Warden Bruce Bull 5484 3555 BROOLOO/MARY RIVER First Officer Chris Stark 5446 0136 Warden Brad Dilger 5484 5364 DAGUN Bruce Mills 5484 3596 IMBIL FORESTRY

KANDANGA Meetings, 1st Tuesday of each month.

First Officer & Warden Rodney Worth 5484 3493 (a/h) 5484 5178 (wk) District Fire Wardens Rodney Worth 5484 3493 or 0488 079 225 Ian Morgan 5484 3655 Alan Baker 0457 046 437 or 0438 845 304 Kandanga Creek Kevin English 5484 3191 Imbil Rod Nolan 5484 5281 MELAWONDI Rod Nolan 5484 5634 Meetings 1st Tuesday each month KENILWORTH-RURAL BRIGADE First Officer Neil Reinheardt 0487 999 444 Secretary Leigha Gould 0458 333 404 Training every 2nd Wednesday 6:30 to 8:30 pm KENILWORTH-URBAN BRIGADE FIRE WARDEN/CAPTAIN Mick Obryan 0409 180 300 Training on Thursdays 6:30 to 8:30 pm KENILWORTH NORTH Michael Pfeiffer 5446 0247 (a/h 5446 0284) Whelan Rd C. Doyle 5484 5325 Walke & Moy Pocket Rd Chris Stark 5446 0136 OBI OBI 1s. Officer: Grahame Beljon 5446 9252 2nd. Officer: Dennis Woodford 5446 9154 3rd. Officer: Steve Walker 5446 9208 Fire Warden: John Cutmore TBA Deputy Warden: Grahame Beljon 5446 9252 RIDGEWOOD First Officer John Sparrow 5447 9130 Warden Victor Hill (permits) 5447 9288 YABBA CREEK Chairman Marcel DeLeon 5484 5021 Secretary John Taylor 5488 6119

Forest Ranger 5484 3900

Please let us know of any alterations needed on this list.

We would appreciate it if you could email clear, concise updates to maryvalleyvoice@aanet.com.au - Thank you.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2013 from all the members of the Mary Valley Voice Committee!

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BOXSELLS

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Established 1947

19 Elizabeth St, Kenilworth Qld 4574 Office

07 5446 0222 or Tonia 0407 135 797

e: kenilworth@boxsells.com.au

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Tonia Murtagh

MOUNTAIN HIDEAWAY. 33 acres complete with beautiful home Two-year-old designer home, well appointed with quality fittings and fixtures. Three spacious bedrooms on the upper level plus a fourth bedroom downstairs with ensuite.

Seamless open plan living area that continues out onto a very impressive timber deck, and with a kitchen to impress any budding master chef!

Energy efficient home with solar power supply and generator backup.

Ample rainwater storage.

33 fertile acres that offer a mixture of good soils including rich volcanic soil that currently supports many ‘cabinet timber’ tree plantings, natives and tropical fruit trees.

Herb and vegetable gardens are also well established. This property has two road frontages with direct access from both. ‘GAIA’ defines a luxurious Hinterland lifestyle with a peaceful Balinese influence.

10 minutes to Blackall Range restaurants, markets and fine arts galleries and 40 minutes to Sunshine Coast Airport and beaches. For any buyer looking for a future of achieving a sustainable living from their own acreage, this property will tick all of the boxes. $775,000

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Secluded property with all weather access via Mapleton National Park. Panoramic views deep into the valley below and to the spectacular mountains in the North.

$775,000

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A truly beautiful five acre property that enjoys a perfect address only minutes to Kenilworth.

Unique timber home with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, open plan living and entertainment areas.

Large timber verandah and sundeck that connects the living area to bedrooms.

Fully self-contained guest cottage (studio) that has an open plan living area, loft bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. Both residences are tastefully designed and appointed.

Meditation Hut built overlooking the creek.

Fenced block with good access, seasonal creek and dam.

Fruit trees, landscaped gardens and many native plantings that add to this property’s appeal.

Very private setting, no road noise and cannot be seen from the road.

If you are seeking your country retreat then look no further, this property is a gem! $595,000

$595,000

Auctioneers • Livestock Agents • Livestock Transport

Livestock 0428 136 893 Terry & Lolie Murtagh • Stock Transport 0428 711 102 Clinton Murtagh MVV_BOXSELLS_19DECEMBER 2012

Eumundi: Calf sales every Monday • Cattle sales every 2nd Tuesday

Office closed Christmas Day Mon 25 Dec 2012 Re-Open Thurs 27 Dec 2012

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

Please help us to find a new owner for this home. This residential property is in much need of a makeover and TLC. It will be auctioned on site on Saturday 9th February 2013 at 1.00pm. The main structure is of timber and cladding.

The home has timber floors, timber interior walls and a covered verandah. A large shed is a terrific addition to this property and is one structure you will not have to build. Inspections are a must and can be arranged with our office now on 5446 0164.

Auction on Site Saturday 9th February 2013 @ 1.00pm – 10 Edward St, Kenilworth

72 Acre Lifestyle Property – Brooloo – $470,000

Located in Brooloo this property is well maintained and an easy to manage 72 acre vacant block of land. It is fenced and well suited for stock.

Coonoongibber Creek runs the full length of the front boundary with good alluvial creek flats which then run up to a small section of timbered land on the rear boundary. A 13m x 9m as new Colorbond shed is located near the creek on an elevated large level pad which is separately fenced off from the stock. Just a short drive of the main road this property is conveniently located to Imbil township and major surrounding towns. Make this property your new weekend retreat!

Highset Family Home – close to shops and Kenilworth school – $295,000

KENILWORTH REALTY RENTALS FROM $220 p/wk. Ph 5446 0164 –

This very tidy three bedroom family home is located right in Kenilworth’s township.

It features an inground pool, single lockup garage with workshop and open plan kitchen, living and dining area. Kitchen has been renovated in a modern style with new appliances. There are polished floors throughout the living areas and carpet in all the bedrooms.

There is also an entertaining / BBQ area around the pool. Only a short walk to school, doctors and shops. Don’t miss out.

Inspect now.

Brooloo, Kenilworth and Cambroon

Brooloo $220 pw. Highset THREE bedroom home with views and large storage area under with car parking.

Kenilworth $235 pw: TWO bedroom very neat and tidy home, polished timber floors throughout, rear fenced yard, single car accommodation.

Brooloo $240 pw: TWO bedrooms, built-in robes, covered deck for entertainment, solar hot water and tank water.

Brooloo $250 pw: THREE bedrooms one bathroom, polished floors on 800m2... pictured Cambroon $250 pw. THREE bedroom home, school bus at front door.

Kenilworth $255 pw: Family home on private block, THREE bedrooms, reverse cycle air conditioning, overlooks countryside.

Kenilworth $270 pw Private bush location, THREE bedrooms, family room and separate living areas.

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All properties Pets on Application.

Contact Rental department for inspections.