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23 November 2011 Vol. 21 No. 21
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he Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce invite new Kenilworth residents and their families to join us for a BBQ in the town park on Friday 25 November at 6pm. BYO drinks and food, spend a little time to meet some of the local folk and have a chat. Kenilworth is a great place to live and we can tell you all about it. Everyone is welcome. For more info please phone Pete at Bellbird Creek 5446 0211 or Veronika on 5446 0427.
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KENILWORTH PONY CLUB NEWS
enilworth Pony Clubs highly anticipated Halloween Muster weekend was held on the 29 and 30 October. It was attended by witches, goblins, trolls and vampires. Instructors over the two days were Rod Herman Chief Zone 6 Instructor (Dressage), Tanya Mitton author of “Seven Steps to the Mindset of an Equestrian Champion” (Jumping and Flatwork), Beryl Burkhart (Equitation), Vicky English (Jumping), Salena Manning (Cross Country), Danielle Higgins (Flatwork), Sonia Law and training instructor Rachael Law (Sporting/Games). Saturday night members enjoyed a bbq and had a laugh and even a few scares playing Halloween games. The winner (for the second year in a row) of the turn your Mummy into a Mummy by creatively wrapping her in toilet paper was Vannessa Emery. Well done to Winona and Olivia! Best Halloween costume was awarded to the little pumpkin, Jordan Boon. This weekend is a definite highlight in the KPC calendar. We would like to thank all involved in its organisation and say a big thank you to the instructors. On Sunday 6 November the Zone 6 Gymkhana was held at Nambour Showgrounds. Nine riders represented KPC: Jordan Boon, placed 2nd overall in his age group and was awarded Smartest on Parade for the 8 years and under; Vienna Field; Caeli Hinkler; Sarah Reardon, placed 3rd overall in her age group; Romy McCullough, placed 1st overall in her age group; Jessie Falconer, placed 1st in her age group; Alexa Field; Rachel Law; and Sonia Law. KPC was awarded 2nd place in the March Past. Well done to Jessie Falconer who won Supreme Rider. ‘A horse is the projection of people’s dreams about themselves strong, powerful, beautiful - and it has the capability of giving us escape from our mundane existence.’ Pam Brownc
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Kenilworth Christmas Party Friday 23 December 2011
ast year’s Christmas Eve Party was a bit of a washout as the rain forced us to cancel the rides. However, we just moved up into the Kenilworth Hall and Santa still came giving out presents. Although our numbers were down a bit on previous years, we still all had a good time. Undaunted by last year’s events, Kenilworth will again be holding its annual Christmas Eve party at the Showground, except that it will be on Friday 23 December as Christmas Day is on Sunday this year. The evening starts at 5pm with free entertainment and rides for kids of all ages. The canteen will be operating and you will be able to purchase a wide variety of food and drinks. Bring your blanket, chairs and find a spot on the oval for your picnic. For those of you who are new to the district, this is a good opportunity to meet people and enjoy the community atmosphere that we encourage. One of the highlights of the evening is the arrival of Santa to distribute presents to all the children at 7pm. Santa starts with the youngest and works his way through to the oldest. There have been years where Santa has distributed a present to a child over 70. By visiting any of the shops in Kenilworth displaying the “Santa shops here” sign, details will be provided to ensure that Santa does not miss your child at the Christmas party. After Santa leaves, the monster raffle will be drawn. Prizes are donated by the majority of the businesses in Kenilworth and District. Raffle tickets will be available from 5pm onwards. This is the major fundraiser to ensure that we will again be able to hold the Christmas Eve party next year. The raffle draw can last up to 30 minutes depending on the number of different prizes so stick around. You might be lucky. Put the date on your calendar and if you can help out on the evening either setting up, cooking and serving, or cleaning up, please contact either Tonia at Boxsells or Michael at the Kenilworth Post Office. Come along and enjoy the spirit of Christmas at the Kenilworth Christmas Eve Party. We hope to see you all there.
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KENILWORTH The Kenilworth Telephone Exchange in the 1940’s to 1950’s
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istorical Notes:
1896 -1926 Mt Ubi Receiving Office at Kenilworth Run - Mr Duncan Beattie Receiving Office Keeper (ROK)
1926 – 1956 Kenilworth Post Office - Mrs Catherine RogersPostmistress.
telephonist in three minute segments, with different amounts charged per three minutes depending on distance from initiating exchange. The telephonist would cut into the conversation when three minutes had expired and say “Three minutes, are you extending”. If the call ended at that point the docket was completed, otherwise the subscriber was charged for each three minute extension of the conversation. Claire Munt (nee Dobson)
The Post Office and Exchange was the centre of the small town. I started work on the exchange when I was thirteen (1944) and continued until I married – married woman were not allowed to work in those days. As far as I can remember we had up to 50 subscribers when I began work with a number of party lines. These were a single line with two or more families on the one number with a letter added to that number. To ring them we used morse code i.e. “S” was three short rings. The switchboard worked with a system of shutters that would fall down when a subscriber turned the handle on their home telephone, indicating the number of that subscriber. The telephonist would place the back plug of a pair into a corresponding hole for that number to answer the call with “number please” and push the front plug of the pair into the required number’s hole (if it was a number for the Kenilworth exchange). A small lever at the front of the switchboard was pushed forward to answer and then pulled back to ring. The ring was completed by turning a handle that was connected to a generator. If the call was for a party line number you would click the lever for the required morse code letter of that number (e.g. 12 S would be a three short rings). Local calls were also made to the smaller exchanges in the district – Gheerulla, Booloumba and Obi Obi. The way out of Kenilworth per phone was by trunk lines which we had to direct to Eumundi, Nambour and also Imbil which was very dicey so was not used unless absolutely necessary. Trunk line calls to distant places had to be directed through Nambour and the telephonist would connect the number for the subscribers. Each trunk line call was recorded on a paper docket which had to be noted a second time on a spread sheet which was totalled at the end of the month and forwarded, along with the dockets to district office. The mathematics of the officer in charge of the Post Office was then checked by District Office and if any errors were found – all was returned to that officer for correction before a telephone account could be finalised. If the caller wanted an Imbil number the telephonist would ring Nambour, who put the call through to Gympie exchange who would then transfer it to Imbil. Trunk calls were timed by the
CLASSES RESUME Mon 19th SEPT. 2011 Yoga classes held in:Kenilworth on Mondays 1.00-2.30pm Ridgewood on Thursdays 9.30-11.00 Imbil on Fridays 10.30-12.00 and on Wednesdays 7.00-8.30pm For further information please ring Amrit (Lynne) on 5484 5006
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Another Gift from the Past from one of the “Hello Girls” from the telephone exchange. The knowledge of the working of a plug and cord switchboard is one of the aspects of our past that may soon be lost forever if not recorded for future generations. If anyone has photographs of the interior of the old Post Office the Kenilworth Museum would be most grateful if the owner would loan them for copying for our collection – one of the missing links of local history.
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KENILWORTH Royal life saving warns against drowning in pools
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orrific figures show almost 300 children under the age of five have drowned in the past nine years with latest data revealing 28 children under five lost their lives to drowning in the past 12 months.
Shocking figures suggest around 60% of all toddler drowning happens in the child’s own home and around 58% of all toddler drowning victims are aged two years or under. They also warn a staggering 85% of home pools do not meet current safety standards or are not fenced at all. People in Kenilworth and surroundings areas are being urged to take action to help reduce toddler drowning. Royal Life Saving has developed two websites that give people resources and tips to help them make a difference. For more info visit www.homepoolsafety.com.au or www.keeepwatch.com.au A key focus for the Keep Watch program in 2011 is to urge all pool owners to check their home pools from top to bottom. Royal Life Saving has teamed up with partner PoolWerx to develop special fact sheets, a home pool safety checklist and other educational tools. If you want more information about resuscitation training in your local area, call your local branch of Royal Life Saving on 1300 RES-Q-ME (1300 737 763).
BELLI HALL NEWS
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ld-time dancing is a long-held tradition in the Belli and surrounding areas enjoyed by many generations. This community event continues at Belli Hall, with traditional Old-Time Dances held throughout the year. Belli Hall’s 2011 Country Christmas Dance with all the trimmings is scheduled for 26 November, starting at 7.30 pm. Live music is provided by popular local band, Sunshine Swing, featuring vocalist Rex Eggmolesse. This is family friendly event offers a great night’s entertainment with a hearty supper included - all at reasonable rates. Everyone of all ages and experience is welcome. Mark your diary for the year’s grand finale dance on New Years Eve. If you would like to find out more about community events held at the historic Belli Hall located at 1170 Kenilworth Road, Belli Park, contact Margaret on 5447 0175 or visit our website at www.bellihall.com NOTICE OF THE
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WHAT'S IN THE SPOTLIGHT
The Christmas Tree Trail Start your count down to Christmas on the Coast's biggest-ever Christmas Tree Trail, with 29 trees lighting up across the region. Discover the story of each community tree using smart phone scan codes at each location. Visit council’s website for a Christmas Tree Trail guide and info on the festive season’s best events.
Carols at Cotton Tree & Kings Celebrate Christmas at Carols at Cotton Tree, Cotton Tree Park, Maroochydore from 6.30pm on 3 December or at Carols on Kings, Kings Beach Amphitheatre, Caloundra from 6.30pm on 18 December. Visit council’s website to find out more.
State Waste Levy Are you a business owner paying for a waste bin? Did you know you’re entitled to a recycling bin of the same size for no extra cost? Take advantage of this recycling option before December 1 when the state waste levy for commercial business comes into force. Visit www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Coolum to Nambour by bus You can now travel by bus directly from Coolum to Nambour. The new trial all-stop service goes via the Sunshine Coast Airport, Bli Bli and onto Nambour, taking in the hospital and Nambour Station. Details on council’s website.
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magazine - is due in letterboxes from 22 November. The bumper edition is packed with information on council's latest projects, activities, events and programs. If you haven't received your copy by 2 December give council a call to arrange to a replacement copy.
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MARY VALLEY Mary Valley stags Calling for Canteen Convenor for 2012
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t the recent AGM of the Mary Valley Stags Rugby League Club, it was decided to call for Expressions of Interest for the volunteer position of Canteen Convenor for Stags home games for the 2012 Rugby League season. The Mary Valley Stags currently share their six home games between three home grounds at Imbil Showgrounds, Kenilworth Showgrounds and Jack Spicer Oval, Kandanga. In the past season the Stags attracted excellent numbers to their home games however due to other commitments our Canteen Convenors are unable to participate next season.
We are looking for interested persons to contact Jenny Carlson on 5484 5133 or Leanne Fleet on 5488 6740 to discuss the opportunities to be next seasons Canteen Convenor.
We have sponsorship packages tailored to suit individuals as well as small and medium business operators. Many benefits are offered in the various packages including supporter’s apparel, entry to home games; not to mention the signage and marketing opportunities. To discuss a sponsorship package that best suits your generosity, please contact Les Fleet, Stags Sponsorship Officer by email les@fminsights.com.au or phone 5488 6740.
Important message for contractors and their suppliers providing maintenance services for Mary Valley properties owned by the Coordinator-General All local building contractors and suppliers who have, or who wish to, provide maintenance services and building material supplies to properties in the Mary Valley owned by the Queensland Government, are invited to register now as a supplier for this work with QBuild in the Wide Bay region. In the last 12 months, the Coordinator-General has spent over $700 000 on maintenance of properties in the Mary Valley. In the next few months this work will be transitioned to be delivered through QBuild which is the Queensland Government’s building construction and maintenance provider. The majority of works undertaken by QBuild is outsourced to local contractors. It is therefore important to register your business for this work now as QBuild places major emphasis on using locally-based small to medium sized contractors and suppliers where possible.
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Registration with QBuild will enable you to be considered for work not only in the Mary Valley area but also throughout the Wide Bay region. To find out more about the Coordinator-General’s landholdings visit projects.industry.qld.gov.au
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Consider the challenge of supporting farmers and the community this season by buying “all local”. Many seasonal alternatives exist to the traditional European fare and will taste even better when you know they have travelled less and kept local farmers doing the job they know best. Moya Valley Poultry, Mary Valley Prime Beef and Cherax Park Aquaculture are just a few examples of locally produced chicken, beef and red claw for the table. Gympie Farm, Mary Valley and Kenilworth cheeses have your cheese board covered, and Tomarata’s Nectarine Chutney is a jazzy alternative to cranberry sauce. The Lychee Sweet Chilli Sauce would be perfect with a chilled red claw and avocado salad. You will also find a condiment to suit your cold meats with Cassies Country Kitchen’s large variety of tomato and mango chutneys. A great way to access seasonal, fresh-picked and spray-free produce from within a 70-kilometre radius is at the Dagun Growers Market. Vendors will have all the great summer vegetables for roasting and salads. There are also flowers for the table, and an excellent chocolate port for Grandad which was made by Moffatdale Ridge on the family farm near Murgon. Auswana coffee is grown and roasted in Wamuran, while Obi Obi Green Tea and Olive Leaf blends are a refreshing healthy alternative. Interesting gift hampers are a fantastic way to introduce new foods or share some favourites with family and friends. You may design your own mix of gourmet products or come into the store to get some ideas with a “gardener’s pack” or “cooks selection”. Dagun Growers Market is really making it easy to do things a little differently and source what you can from your local area. You maybe pleasantly surprised and enjoy the feeling of knowing where your food came from, how it was grown and that the grower got paid a fair price. Maybe it won’t be such a challenge after all? Last market for the year is Saturday, December 17 at 2pm at the Dagun Station in the Mary Valley, and it promises to be a festive occasion. Come and enjoy the music and art, and pick up a Christmas gift or two.
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OUR COMMUNITY DAGUN STATE SCHOOL STEPs BACK IN TIME
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agun students stepped back in time from Monday 31 October to Friday 4 November, when visiting Sovereign Hill Gold museum in Ballarat. Students participated in a two day school program at the Ragged School, where they took on a role character and dressed in costume. They attended school as they would have on the goldfields during the 1850s. Students became a part of the Sovereign Hill living museum, experiencing everyday life and school during the Gold Rush. They were truly living in history. Students panned for gold, witnessed the amazing qualities of gold during gold pouring, experienced the hardships of underground mining, and the many tensions of our early multicultural and European forebears. The children were able to ride in a Cobb and Co coach, watch troopers fire a volley of shots to celebrate the end of the Crimean War, and watch firsthand the blacksmiths, tinsmiths, confectioners, candle makers plying their trades. The highlight for students was the laser light show, Blood on the Southern Cross, which dramatically told the story of Peter Lalor leading the miners’ revolt during the Eureka Stockade. The Dagun School P&C, along with local business sponsors, Mary Valley Timbers, have again supported students at Dagun School for their biannual excursion last week. All students in years 1 to 7 travelled to Melbourne to experience the Old Melbourne Gaol and Ned Kelly’s armour, Captain Cook’s cottage and Polly Woodside, a three masted tall ship built in Belfast in 1858. They then travelled to Ballarat and attended a two day school program at Sovereign Hill, a living museum of life on the goldfields.
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MARY VALLEY Mary Valley Inc One Valley, One Voice, One Future MVI Notes October 2011
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What a success! ABC Coast FM recorded an “on-air” adventure which will soon be available on the website www. scarecrows.org.au along with photos and other information. The festival also attracted print and television coverage. Thank you to all who entered crows and supported the event. We will be looking for coordinators again next year and if you want to be involved or have any feedback, contact Mary Valley Inc president Graham Miller on 5446 0100. Winners were listed in the 9 November 2011 issue of the Mary Valley Voice. Road signage regarding the Mary Valley MVI representatives are among those being consulted on Main Roads signage for the Cooroy/Curra highway bypass. Requests have been made to identify the Mary Valley by name and include individual names of townships on major signage. Reps will also make contact with tourism and council bodies responsible for signage upgrading at the Sunshine Coast end of the Mary Valley to raise the possibility of carrying a consistent message of “Mary Valley Country – come out to play” across all signage. Mary Valley Country marketing committee MVI has employed Imbil resident Lesa Bell as the Mary Valley Country project coordinator until June 2012. Lesa will work with the MVC Marketing Committee and will be responsible for rolling out initiatives including the building of a dedicated tourism website, developing a social media and online marketing strategy, and assorted collateral for the promotion of the valley as a tourist destination. Funding for these project initiatives is being sought from Gympie Regional Council Mary Valley Economic Development Fund.
submissions to the Directory has been extended to December. Please visit www.themaryvalley.com.au and check your business or community group details. If there are changes to be made, email secretary@themaryvalley.com.au or call 0447 053 244. Mary Valley Trails Network Mary Valley Sport and Recreation Coordinator Jo Robey has submitted a funding application for MVI to the Sport and Recreation Active Inclusion Program for the creation of a Mary Valley Trails network – outdoor recreation trails and map. Membership and AGM Are you interested in being a part of MVI? There are some representative places to be filled as MVI sorts its nominations for its AGM on November 24, 5.30pm at the Kenilworth SES Shed, Margaret Street, Kenilworth. MVI is looking specifically for a treasurer, and would appreciate hearing from you if you have this sort of experience. If you would like to know more, contact president Graham Miller on 5446 0100 or your town representative: Amamoor - Julie Worth, Kandanga - David Sims or Trish Gabbana, Imbil - Heinke Butt, Kenilworth - Graham Miller or Margaret White, Conondale Viv Bochow, Crystal Waters – Scott Dunbar or Merv Patridge. Inquiries to president Graham Miller on 5446 0100 or email secretary@themaryvalley.com.au
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Upcoming events and activities: • A new shelter is to be erected at the Kandanga cemetery and on-going working bees are going well. • Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce (MVCCI) has developed a handout to new residents which will be ready for December. It includes information from SES, DPI and Gympie Regional Council and will be available at post offices. There is a possibility that it can be made available to Kenilworth with minor changes. Business and community directory MVI is submitting an application to the Gympie Regional Council Mary Valley Economic Development Fund to produce the 2012 directory. As a result of this funding option, the deadline for
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ummer vegetables have arrived at market. Come and check out our fresh-picked luscious tomatoes, salad and vegetable greens. Guaranteed to last longer in your crisper then store bought veg! Grower’s have introduced a new ‘stir fry vegetable mix’ alongside our familiar ‘salad combinations’ which include various lettuce leaves, nasturtiums, cress and herbs. New also is the ‘mesculin spicy green mix’ which consists of mustards, elk, and rocket varieties. Fresh herb packets are also a no-fuss, no-waste way to dress up your dishes with ‘salad blend’ comprising basil, chives and parsley or ‘roasting blend’ being parsley, rosemary and thyme to name a few. Aimed at making dinner time more convenient, the mixed bags offer easy 1-2 meal options for the busy family whilst eating fresher and healthier. Why pay for inadequate cheap vegetables that have travelled to Brisbane only to come back again and sit in cold storage, while the farmer pays the cost of the markdown prices? Bananas have also been available all through spring at a regular $5/kg. Simple $10 trays offer value for the family which may get you trying a whole new taste sensation. There are some great features coming up over the holidays so stay tuned. Catch up with some friends in the community and help keep local food convenient! (see colour photo p7) www.dagungrowersmarket.com
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n Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 October, while the rest of the Mary Valley was sleeping, a small group of us (see photo colour page7) were walking laps of One Mile in Gympie, to commemorate the battle of cancer victims; to remember those who were lost, and celebrate the survivors. The event was a relay style, with the teams required to walk continuous laps, from 3pm on the Saturday, through till 9am Sunday, having at least one member on field carrying the baton at all times. Not only did our team accomplish that (with a very small number of walkers), but we also took the prize for best overall theme, and ‘best dressed at 4am!’. Our theme was ‘calories for a cure’, as we burned numerous calories for our cause, and consumed our fair share as well, to get us through the long night! The event was preceeded by weeks of preparation, including fundraising, which was generously supported by the community businesses and residents alike, by donating prizes and purchasing raffle and money board tickets. Our goal was to raise $1000. Thanks to our generous support, which was primarily from our own small community, we raised $1588 for the Cancer Council!
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The event was an amazing experience for all involved and a great way to represent the Mary Valley. I would like to congratulate the team and their families: Linda and Lisa Rozynski, Carmel Billiau, Debbie Rozynski, Shellie Watson, Cheryl O’Dwyer, Heidi Rodgers, and Luke Maher. We will be looking for more volunteers for next year so get in contact to enquire about how to join in the fun! Christie Pisani
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Following an ABC gardening show report featuring the benefits of mulched bamboo, Durnford Dart at Bamboo Australia commenced mulching experimentation with bamboo harvested on his farm at 1171 Kenilworth Rd, Belli Park. With an estimated 6000 tonnes of bamboo on his farm and a sizeable mulching machine, Durnford and his staff harvested and mulched several clumps of bamboo. The mulch was generously distributed throughout the bamboo groves and his wife’s rose garden. Following a shower of rain the bamboo grove produced an unexpected spurt of new shoots and a flush of new flowers in the recently planted rose garden. The comparison between bamboo and cane mulch had a similar effect with the roses producing abnormally prolific growth from bamboo whilst cane mulch was normal. Vegetables planted in a recently established plot are thriving in the bamboo mulch. With these results Durnford has now commenced thinning his bamboo groves and mulching into bulk bags for delivery to Sunshine Coast gardeners. Enquiries contact Durnford on 5447 0299 or drop by 7am to 4.30pm Monday to Saturday or email durn@bamboo-oz.com.au or visit http://www.bamboo-oz.com.au/
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Sunshine Coast Libraries, in partnership with the Salvation Army, are running their annual Christmas book drive to give the gift of reading to children across the region from 1 November to 13 December. Books for Kids has been operating for 12 years and has provided over 4000 kids with a new book for Christmas. Donate a new children’s or young adult’s book to any Sunshine Coast library to enable the Salvation Army to distribute these to disadvantaged families across the region in time for Santa’s yearly visit. For every book donated a star, named in your honour, is placed on one of our Christmas trees at each library. For more information, visit your local Sunshine Coast Library in person or online www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
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PLACE NAME DECISION Naming of Banana Gully, Cherry Tree Creek and Lemon Tree Creek Sunshine Coast Regional Council Notice is given that the Minister for Finance, Natural Resources and The Arts has decided to name Banana Gully, Cherry Tree Creek and Lemon Tree Creek in the Regional Council of Sunshine Coast in accordance with the Place Names Act 1994. Queensland Place Name plan QPN1187 illustrating the location of Banana Gully, Cherry Tree Creek and Lemon Tree Creek, is available from the Department of Environment and Resource Management Business Centre located at Nambour Centenary Square, 52-64 Currie Street Nambour. Copies of the plan can also be downloaded from Queensland Place Names at <www.derm.qld.gov.au> Further enquiries concerning the naming of Banana Gully, Cherry Tree Creek and Lemon Tree Creek should be directed to Mr Ross Norman, Senior Spatial Information Officer of the department by telephone on (07) 5451 2252 or by email at <ross.norman@derm.qld.gov.au>
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Mary Valley landholdings: Your questions answered Coordinator-General’s Mary Valley landholdings: Your questions answered Community information sessions will be held in Kandanga every 2nd and 4th Thursday to listen to your concerns and answer questions related to leases and sales of the Coordinator-General’s Mary Valley landholdings. A representative from the Office of the Coordinator-General will run this information service.
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Group membership Members of the group include state and local government and local community representatives from a variety of groups who provide community perspectives on matters relevant to the Mary Valley. These include representatives from the local business community, environmental groups, social interest groups and indigenous groups. For information on the group membership or to contact a representative, please contact:
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ary and I, along with our family and their families would like to take this opportunity to wish each and everyone of you a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year for 2012.
Council road maintenance is being carried out in these areas. Grading of Lowe Rd. Drainage works on Lowe, Summerville, Kandanga Ck, Diamondfield and Kandanga-Amamoor Roads. The bridge/culvert works for Coonoongibber Ck Rd is now in the planning process so work will start there soon. Congratulations to Gympie Civic Centre for winning the ‘Inspirational Performance Award’, the 1st place in the GRC Climate Smart Business Cluster Region No.2 recently, for their efforts in, saving energy, waste management, improvements in water saving and increases in recycling of materials. On Friday 9 December is the Imbil community Christmas party in Imbil Memorial Park from 5pm onwards, so do come along and join in with the festivities on the night. Kandanga Pool is up and running for the ‘long hot summer’ so drop in and enjoy a swim. For any information contact the Cleary’s on 5484 3770. GRC’s “My Directory” is proving very popular with the community so why not go online and take a look at what groups there are in our local area. www.gympie.qld.gov.au Imbil Neighbourhood Watch Christmas meeting is being held at the Amamoor Hall on Monday night 5 December at 7pm. Why not come along and meet your neighbours. We cover the areas from Brooloo to Dagun and Carters Ridge and Ridgewood to Upper Kandanga and Amamoor Creeks. Remember that Gympie Regional Council Libraries offer some fantastic school holiday programs for families and children so take a look online and see what is available. The Tender for Solar power has been called for to have solar power installed at our new sewerage treatment plant. This will put power back into the grid and make use of the large roof area that is there now. Council’s last General Meeting for 2011 will be held on Wednesday 14 December. Did you know that for each tonne of paper that is recycled, we save 13 trees, 2.5 barrels of oil, 4100 kwh of electricity, 4 Sq Mtrs of landfill, and 31,780 ltrs of water. So keep up the good work and REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE. If you have a few spare minutes take a look at a short presentation on youtube called “The Story of Stuff” . “You don’t make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas.” Shirley Hufsteddler
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Kenilworth – Great location right in town – this THREE bedroom home has air conditioning, combined living areas, fully fenced rear yard and single car accommodation and only $225 pw rent. Conondale $235 pw rent. Older style farm house surrounded by larger acreage. High set with storage area and laundry under, double carport. Brooloo $235 pw rent. Furnished ONE bedroom studio on five very private acres. No maintenance required for lawns, no pets. Kenilworth $250 pw rent. Great location no immediate neighbours surrounded by acreage. THREE bedrooms, lounge with wood heater, verandah with views. Very private. Cambroon $250 pw rent. Large TWO bedroom home with office. Polished timber floors, great views, verandahs. Rural location. If you can assist with horses; rental reimbursement is negotiated on the rent.
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Family home with separate private Studio – Kenilworth. Price $650,000 • 47 acre private bush block • One Ha irrigation licence from Mary River • “A” frame Studio located at the top of the block with views – returning $500 per month • Separate lowset three bedroom brick home returning $285 pw rent • Ideally you could use this property as a weekender and use the studio for private use and continue renting the family home out. Both homes have separate entrances and are not close by each other. Only 25 minutes from Eumundi and five minutes to Kenilworth township.
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