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2021 COVER: From Dawn ’til Dusk Courtesy of Vicky O’Brien and Rhonda Gurd THE ROLLINGSTONE RAG: Is a free publication produced by the Rollingstone & District Community Association Incorporated with news and information for residents and visitors to Rollingstone, Balgal Beach, Mystic Sands, Crystal Creek, Paluma, Mutarnee, Bluewater, Toomulla and surrounding suburbs in North Queensland, Australia. EDITOR: July Edition: Barbara Drew EMAIL: rollingstonerag@bigpond.com TEL: 47707 799 ONLINE: https://issuu.com/rollingstonerag/ docs For permission to reprint any part of this publication, contact the editor. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Rollingstone & District Community Association Incorporated.
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EQUIPMENT HIRE RATES The Community Association has the following items available for hire. All prices include GST.
RURAL TRANSACTION CENTRE Internet Access ............................ $2/hour (or part of) FREE for Students doing school projects and FREE for Job Seekers.
Tables ........... $5.50 each Chairs ............ $0.55 each Eskies ................................................. $11.00 each Cold Room* per day or part thereof ......... $55.00 Chip Cooker* per day or part thereof ....... $15.00 Cold room, Bain Marie and Chip Cooker are fixtures
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CENTRELINK ACCESS POINT AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE Centrelink provides phone, fax, copier and computer access for individuals wanting to access Centrelink services. To make a claim or an enquiry please make use of the equipment and services available through the Access Point. Limited Medicare services also available.
PARCEL COLLECTION SERVICE If anyone in the community would like a parcel picked up in Townsville and delivered to your gate. Call Chris at the Community Centre on 47707 855 to arrange. Collections are available weekly on Thursdays only. COST is only
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THE BOOK STATION At the Community Centre
Monday to Friday
9-3pm
VISITING VET PROTOCOL
Board Games Played on the third Tuesday of each month between 2-4pm at the Hall. Scrabble, Mahjong, Yahtzee and MORE!!! Bring along your favourite game if you want or play with any of our games!
$2 for an afternoon of fun with like minded people.
INDOOR CARPET BOWLS
The Community Association requests that when attending the vet clinic at the Community Centre, that you please take a seat and wait your turn regardless of the nature of your visit.
At The Community Centre Wednesday Mornings 9-11.30am only $2.50
It has come to our attention that on several occasions certain people have queue jumped as they say they are only wanting scripts filled for tablets. Please be advised that many of those patiently waiting are also only wanting scripts filled.
This is a FUN activity and is guaranteed to be a winner!! All skill levels & all age groups. Just turn up and see how much fun you will have! Come and join us for a great time! For further info
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Simply this is Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with others that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for Alcoholics Anonymous membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for Alcoholics Anonymous Rollingstone Rag, July 2021
membership. We are self supporting through our own contributions. Alcoholics Anonymous is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution, does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses or opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. If you or someone you know have a problem with alcohol, please contact Alcoholics Anonymous on 4771 5411 or come to a meeting Monday nights 7pm at Rollingstone Rural Transaction Centre…….Phone: 4771 5411
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Remember to send us your contributions for this page. Any news or items of interest are most welcome. Email your ideas, put them in the drop box at the back of the hall or leave them with Chris or Mark at the RTC.
JULY REMINDERS • Balgal Beach
Temporary change of hours for Balgal Beach Pharmacy
The following letter of thanks and appreciation was received at RTC recently. Thank you so much for your kind words…. Hello Centre Manager, RaDCA I write to express my appreciation for your "RR" Newsletter I arrived (after a somewhat arduous journey) to find 2 copies on my new doorstep. I have read your Newsletter from cover to cover & always look forward to the next edition. In my opinion, the "RR" is an exceptional community contact. I have literally felt
welcomed, encouraged & provided with a great deal of inspiration & understanding. I am keeping all copies, due to the outstanding information that is shared. Your "RR" provides such a strong sense of welcome & belonging. Pure thoughtfulness, connectivity & community. Sincere thanks
Markets 3 July • Op shop open on Saturday— July 3 & 17 9-12pm • Movies trip 6 July pg 16 9am • Masquerade Masks workshop 3 July Pg 25 • BINGO 10 July 12.30 • Vet 15 July • Carboot Sale 17 July pg 9 9am-1pm
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BALGAL BEACH MARKET Lots of Stalls Next Market SATURDAY 3rd July 2021 Thursday, July 8th& 22nd @ 9am
8am–1pm The Esplanade, Balgal Beach
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EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS Service
Number
All Emergency Calls (including Police, Fire, Ambulance and for reporting fallen powerlines)
000
Townsville Local Disaster Management Group Local Disaster Coordination Centre (only activated during declared emergencies)
1800 738 541
Townsville State Emergency Service (SES) - Tarping/Branches down
13 25 00
Queensland Police Service - Police Link (Non life-threatening calls)
13 14 44
Queensland Ambulance Service (Non lifethreatening calls)
13 12 33
Townsville City Council (includes Emergency After Hours, Flood information, Dengue outbreaks, Sun safety information)
13 48 10
Ergon Energy—Loss of Supply and Emergencies
13 16 70
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, IT IS VITAL THAT YOU TUNE INTO YOUR LOCAL RADIO STATION
BE FIRE AWARE and BE PREPARED Help Keep our Community Safe Stay up to date with current fire restrictions:
Origin Energy—Natural Gas and LPG Gas Emergencies - leaks only
1800 808 526
North Regional Gas—LPG Gas Emergencies
07 4774 5111
https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au or https:// www.qfes.qld.gov.au
Telstra
13 22 03
Rural Fire Brigade Rollingstone/Hencamp: Raymond Pace: 4770 7285 / 0427 116 604
Optus
13 13 44
Fire Warden: Rob Pratt: 0407 634 361
Townsville Hospital and Health Service
07 4433 1111
Department of Transport and Main Roads (Road Closures)
13 19 40
Translating and Interpreting Service
13 14 50
Call from anywhere in Australia—24
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Social Distancing
Please be advised that all groups and events at the R&D Community Centre are held under strict COVID19 & Social Distancing Rules
14,28 July
Every Sunday
7:30am Catholic Mass at Com/Centre
15,22,29 July
Check Diary for days and times 3 July
3 July
Notch Mobile Playgroup 9:30am at the hall.
Linedancing, Indoor Bowls, Weight Circuit, Monday & Thursday Cards
15 July
9am Margaret the Vet - Text 0403262212
Mask painting workshop. School Holiday Activity. Gold Coin Donation. Call 47707855 to book you place.
17 July
Carboot Sale 9am-1pm at the Community Centre
Balgal Beach Market 9am-12pm
20 July
10 July
1pm Bingo @ Community Hall
1,8,15,22,29 July
13 July
Craft Group – Open to all interested parties. BYO Craft - 2nd Tuesday of the month 1.30pm-4pm at the Hall
Mon 28 June
I apologise to the Bingo Group. I have been informed that the Bingo Group is a group in their own right, presenting Bingo in the Community purely for the enjoyment of residents. All funds raised are invested back into the game for prizes and lucky doors. Bingo is held on the second Saturday of each month starting at 12.30pm for eyes down at 1pm at the Community Centre. If you are at a loss as to what to do on the afternoon of the 2nd Saturday of the month – come and play BINGO, you will be made most welcome. Ann Martin is presenting a Masquerade Mask decorating workshop School Holiday activity, on July 3 – this is for all school-aged children. Gold Coin Donation, all materials supplied, BYO drinks and snacks, parents welcome to stay and join in. There are only 15 places available. Be quick places will fill fast. Keep the date for the Carboot Sale for Saturday 17 July, 9am to 1pm. This is a great opportunity have that clean out and sell off some of your unwanted goodies. There is no cost to sellers or entry to this community event. Dan & Mon will be there with their Coffee Van; the Lions will cook up a hearty breakfast and sausage sizzle; The Op Shop will be open; and we already have over 35 stall bookings. Our Garden Gnomes have been hard at work again taming the tigers in the gardens around the Centre. Thank you so much Ladies and Gents – I am amazed at how much work can be achieved in such a short time. That is the magic of many hands. A working bee is being organised for the weekend before the Pineapple Festival (if it is a goer). Once again many hands make light work. Deb C and Linda Cl have been working tirelessly in the Library to tame those ever increasing colony of bookworms (book donations) – on Wednesday mornings. Thank you so much girls. Anyone interested in assisting them, please make yourselves known by coming down on a Wednesday morning – you will be made most welcome. As I write this - the Rollingstone School is holding their Sports Carnival on the oval at Pace Park for the first time. How good is Rollingstone Rag, July 2021
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Board Games – 3rd Tuesday of the Month Scrabble is only 1 game played – come and learn new board games or bring your favourite Rollingstone Bus – Each Thursday – leaving the hall at 8am – bookings essential. Hearing Australia Van at Community Centre from 9am
that. From where I am sitting in the RTC, sounds of children cheering, laughing and enjoying themselves is most heartwarming. To have the school sports carnival at Pace Park has been a dream/goal of the various Management Committees from the time the Community Hall was built down Community Crescent. We can now tick that off our bucket list and here’s hoping the arrangements will continue into the future. The Older Person’s Presentation was very successful with over 20 people turning up. Speaking with individuals after the Presentation, many people received information and answers to their questions. I have much of the information materials at the RTC for access. Most importantly the need to complete a will, Enduring Power of Attorney and Advanced Health Directive was stressed to all in the room. The other information garnered was to register for MyAged Care while you are well and healthy, an assessment will be done at the time. Should you need further assistance after the initial assessment another review will be conducted and your assistance entitlements will be upgraded accordingly. This all takes time so if you are already registered should something untoward happen, the process should be less arduous especially at a time when you are unwell or not managing. The Writer’s workshop was a great success albeit a little lacking in numbers. Those who attended gained valuable information on how to structure a short story Rosa has a further write up in this month’s Rag so do look out for that. The Services Australia truck visited us here in Rollingstone, the services available to the residents was Centrelink, Medicare, DVA and also along for the ride in their own Van was the Department of Housing. Next Monday (28 June) our centre will also be visited by Hearing Australia in their van. This will be an opportunity to have your hearing aids inspected and cleaned. I need to thank Barb (Editor) for her patience. She has been waiting for me to get this article to her for a while now, she is standing with her finger on the start button to get the printing underway – I will say a quick farewell, stay safe, and look after yourselves…………you are the only who can. Cheers Chris 7
Seniors Enquiry Line is a state-wide information and referral service for Queensland seniors, families, friends, grandparents and carers. We can help you with concessions, social activities, household assistance, retirement accommodation, financial and legal matters, health, education, transport and many other issues. Rollingstone Rag, July 2021
Supporting Queensland Grandparents
The service was set up by the Queensland Government Department of Communities to support grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. For more information visit:.
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From the author, Rosa Christian aka Percy Rose Friday evening 28th May there was a Powerpoint presentation with readings on starting writing later in life. The workshop, Short Stories on Saturday, was an in-depth look at how to structure your story to give your reader the best experience. It was presented through Powerpoint, readings, handouts and a practical exercise. Some brave souls read out their efforts and they were fabulous. Thank you. The attendees were kind enough to give lots of positive feedback. Here's what a few had to say... "I enjoyed the presentation and readings… very informative…"I learned… about structure and story plots." "I learned new stuff-always a bonus." "...what NOT to include.' "It was great please do it again." Rollingstone Rag, July 2021
I'm so glad people got something out of it. That’s what it was all about. I thank Townsville City Council for their support in the form of an Arts Grant, and the Rollingstone Community Association for getting behind me; especially Chris who helped with the application. The local Lions Group fed us. Yummo! We all had a good time, and some great discussions were entered into. Thank you all! P.S. My books, the murder mystery, Escape To Danger, set in Rollingstone/Townsville, and a collection of short stories, Death, Danger and Dark Dreams are now for sale at Mary Who, or for a discount from yours truly. Phone - 0439672906 9
BLUEWATER MEDICAL PRACTICE
BALGAL BEACH MEDICAL PRACTICE
2 PURONO PARKWAY, PURONO PARK
104-138 Mystic Avenue Balgal Beach
Tel: 47707 244 Fax: 47707 100 Email: manager@balgalmedical.com.au Monday to Friday 8.00a.m. to 4.00p.m. Open Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm Saturday 8.30am to 1pm Tel: 07 4778 6444 OR you can book ONLINE via our website www.bluewatermedical.com General Practitioners and Allied Health Services
FLU & COVID-19 VACCINATIONS AVAILABLE NOW. Appointments are necessary.
TRANSFER STATION
Attending Doctors: Dr Vladimir Hasa Dr Olga Hasa Dr Diana Hopkins Dr Lucia Rajnoch Dr Clyton Banya
Domestic Waste and Recyclables Only No Bulky Items No Furniture or Rubber Tyres
GREEN WASTE/ WHITEGOODS/ METALS/ ELECTRONIC WASTE AND FLORESCENT TUBES ARE FREE
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For all other appointments and dental emergencies, we welcome you to your dental home at MYTOOTHDOCTOR TM Family, Paediatric and Special Care Dentistry Bushland Beach Medical Centre and Aitkenvale Family Health Centre). www.mytoothdoctor.com.au T 07 4751 8999 Rollingstone Rag, July 2021
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Your Local Community Pharmacy Bluewater
Healthsave Pharmacy
Balgal Beach Healthsave Pharmacy 114 Mystic Avenue, Balgal Beach 4816
2 Purono Parkway, Yabulu 4818
PH: 07 4770 7400 FAX: 07 4770 7399
PH: 07 4778 6233 FAX: 07 4778 6733 8.30am – 6pm Monday – Friday 8.30am – 1pm Saturday
8.30am – 5pm Monday – Friday 8.30am – 12pm Saturday
FREE Blood Pressure Checks
*Hire Equipment
Blister Packaging for your medicines
*NDSS Agent – Diabetes Supplies
*Full Prescription Service
*Ear Piercing
*Delivery available for those in need
*Faulding Vitamins
MLE – Making Life Easy (Large range of Home Healthcare aids)
Pharmacy Choice Brand Products (Quality product made affordable with 100% money back guarantee). Easy parking available
HEALTH TOPIC OF THE MONTH Diabetes Checklist Hyperglycaemia (High) When Blood Sugar levels are too HIGH Usually slow onset, with ill health up to a few days before Insufficient insulin, Excessive food consumption, infection or digestive upsets Headaches/Migraines, Blurry Vision, Extreme Thirst, Frequent Urination, Dry mouth/Skin Drowsiness, Exhaustion, Stomach Pain
Usually greater than 15.0
Blood Sugar Levels What is this?
Hypoglycaemia (Low) When Blood sugar levels are too LOW
Onset
Usually Rapid with good health previously
Causes
Too much Insulin, little or no food, Unexpected exercise, Tummy upsets
Signs and Symptoms
Blood Glucose Level
Sweating/Shaking, Changes in Mood (Nervousness or Irritability), Dizziness, Tiredness and Paleness, Feeling Weak, Hungry, Numbness or Tingling around the lips and fingers Confused Tearful/Crying Usually less than 4.0
If the patient is DROWSY, is unable to SWALLOW or is UNCONSCIOUS, DO NOT GIVE ANY FOOD OR DRINK BY MOUTH. GET EMERGENCY HELP. CALL 000 If the patient is experiencing any of the listed Signs and Symptoms please SEEK Medical Attention Emergency Action for Hypoglycaemia (Low Sugar). Never leave the person alone. Step 1. Give one serve of easily absorbed, fast acting carbohydrate: • 5-8 GlucoJels (Jelly Beans) • ½ a regular can of soft Drink • ½ cup of fruit juice • 3 tsp of honey, jam or sugar Monitor Blood Glucose level in 10-15 minutes – if levels are not above 4mmol/L repeat step 1, if levels are above 4mmol/L continue to step 2. Step 2. Give one serve of long acting carbohydrate • a slice of bread • 1 piece of fruit • 1 tub of low-fat yoghurt Check Blood Glucose Levels Again During the Next 1 -2 Hours
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Footcare Hints
What a bleak picture you say. None of us can avoid getting old, if we are lucky enough. We can stay as mobile as possible for as long as possible thus maintaining independence and staying healthy and happy. Movement is key to mobility and weight bearing is necessary to maintain bone density and muscle integrity and strength. Footwear with the right support will help you do this. Most foot aches and pains will ease with correct fitting shoes with adequate support. The best type of shoes are lace up or velcro secured runners with a wide toe box, snug heel grip, cushioned soles and arch support. Good fitting footwear is essential. Anything that’s tight will murder your feet and too loose is unstable and creates a falls risk. There’s a myriad of brands out there and most have similar design and feel light to wear. Always wear socks to absorb sweat and reduce the chance of friction. If you are on the flatter side of the arch profile, purchasing a pair of off the shelf medium density ¾ length orthotics or similar inserts, will hold your feet in a more neutral position and provide better foot function throughout the gait cycle. Hope this advice helps and keep posted for other foot trivia and handy hints.
Did you know there are 26 bones in one human foot, 30 joints and over 100 muscles, tendons & ligaments? All these components work in synergy to create a dynamic activity called walking. Unfortunately, as we age, mobility declines. No joke, says the reader who is only too familiar with this scenario and all the accompanied aches and pains that go with it. The main reason for “normal” decline in one’s mobility is a combination of decreasing bone density, wear and tear in the joints (otherwise known as osteoarthritis), muscle and soft tissue wasting, nerve degeneration and subsequent loss Cheers, Chris OSeighin (Podiatrist) of power and strength. Rollingstone Rag, July 2021
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NEWS
We have heard that Bryan Reinke has not been doing • well at all. We send our love, prayers and best wishes – and he’s just turned 90. Young Daine Waterhouse had a bad accident during the month. He was hospitalised but let’s hope he’s now home and doing just fine. Both Len and Wendy Clark have had bad luck healthwise recently. We wish them well and to be back out and about again asap. We have heard that Phyllis Nash has had a fall and • injured herself. We wish her a speedy recovery. But, Congratulations to John Gurd who looks sensational since his amputation. Goodonya, John! Geoff and Wendy Cooke have left the district and will be missed for all their contribution and involvement over • the years they’ve lived here. •
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And the “free-of-charge” First Aid Course per courtesy of the Community Resilience programme was held at the end of the month. Sadly, it was very poorly attended which is strange because zero cost as against $150 (or thereabouts) is a rational reason to get on board. Oh, well, no accounting for human logic. But those attending said it was extremely worthwhile and that the instructor was excellent. The Personal Weather Station has gone up at Graham Milliken’s home in Mystic Sands, per courtesy of our Divisional Councillor, Margie Ryder’s Discretionary Funds. It will be used as a bench-mark for rain and other measurements for that area for local interest mostly, but for whoever else might be interested as well. We are looking at doing another Markets Bus Trip on Sunday, August 15th. This time, as well as either the Willows or Cotters, we’ll take in the Mundingburra Markets which I believe are very good. We will only have the new Bus available, so it’ll be first-in-first-served. Cost will be $10 pp return; we’ll leave from the Community Centre (NO individual pick-ups) at 8am and where we lunch will be decided by unanimous agreement of the passengers. Call Chris or Mark on 4770 7855 to book.
The Community Association has received official confirmation that the In-home Wound Care service area has been increased and there is evidence that it is already being used. If you wish to see the letter, it is available at the RTC. We’re now (read “still”) pursuing the patient Travel Subsidy Scheme reinstatement! Our Newcomers’ Morning Tea was an unmitigated success with just on 80 locals attending. There were around 12 newcomers to GARLIC SAUCE: our community. Thank you to Chrissie, Mark, Deb, Angie, Di…….and Gordon for all your help; Ingredients and to all the speakers who contributed so 1 cup Greek yogurt mightily. Much visiting and chatting and laughter 3 garlic cloves minced and information going down. And so good also to juice of ½ a lemon see John & Shirley Muller there with their troupe salt to taste of Leos. Well-behaved children are so refreshing. The Collection Tins for our Op Shop Building Fund Instructions Mix all the ingredients together with a spoon. are picking up some much-appreciated dollars Refrigerate until ready to serve. towards our seemingly impossible goal; but we’ll give it a go! And we have at least a dozen homes signed up to The aim of argument, or of discussion, should not be have the Generator Transfer Switch job done on victory, but progress. (Joseph Joubert.) their switchboards. We really are so happy at the success rate. Makes our efforts worthwhile. Grateful thanks to Pace Farming for their donation of Eggs towards the catering on Saturday for our Newcomers’ Morning Tea. They are the most Live well, love much, laugh generous and community-minded people, and I often........ “Sancho Panza”. hope they know of our appreciation for their many kind gestures. Special thanks also to Gwen Smith for the lovely home made scones.
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Welcome Newcomers to Rollingstone Morning Tea The welcome morning tea was held on Saturday, 16th June at the Community Hall. The gathering was well attended by approximately eighty residents both new and old. We were welcomed by the President of RaDCA, Mrs Sue von Wald. Long term local, Mrs Trish Cronin, gave an extremely interesting talk about the history of Rollingstone and Balgal Beach area. Representatives of our numerous clubs, associations and businesses gave a short talk about their club/s and invited newcomers to join them. Representatives from Townsville City Council attended as did our local Member, Nick Dametto MP. Newcomers were welcomed with a small gift and plant, distributed by the young Leos team.
Local History as described by Trish Cronin The modern post settlement history of Rollingstone, Balgal Beach/Mystic Sands area goes back to 1884 when Adam Mossman and Edward Clerk jointly applied for a lease of 25 square miles of Crown Land called Armidale Holdings. The area stretched just north of Bluewater Creek to Ollera Creek and was bounded by other land holdings of Hinchinbrook. They forfeited the lease and the land was surveyed into smaller portions of pastoral holdings and the name changed to Armidale. The first Inn/Hotel and general store was built by the Tealby Brothers along the banks of the Creek. The Mail Coach stopped at this area to change horses and to drop off and pick up supplies. The coach would leave from the Criterion Hotel on the Strand in Townsville and head North across the Bohle and spend the first night at Springvale Station (which is now Yabulu), then on to Armidale and the third night at Byabra Station (north of where Frosty Mango is located) and finally arrived in Ingham. This journey took four days. There is a Heritage sign on the corner of Mystic Avenue which tells the story of the Coach Route.
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In 1915, John and Isabella Fitzpatrick purchased the Armidale Hotel and store, however with the coming of the railway, they purchased land opposite the railway station and built a new hotel and store. The name was changed from Armidale to Rollingstone in 1915 with the opening of the railway. Isabella gave a portion of her land and lobbied to the Education Department for a school to be built which opened in 1916. Isabella was elected to Thuringowa Council in 1924, being the first lady councillor in Queensland. That is the reason the bridge over Rollingstone Creek was named in her honour. Since those early days of settlement, much has changed. Farming played a big part in this area and it is well known for its pineapples and other fruits and vegetables. In the 1930’s unemployed men worked on building the road to Mt. Spec. This was completed in 1937 and opened accessibility for the timber industry of Paluma and Mt. Fox, tin mining at Hidden Valley and transport of sugarcane from Rollingstone/Mutarnee to the mill at Giru. Sugarcane growing ceased in the mid 1960’s More to come in next edition ...
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ROLLINGSTONE SENIORS We, Seniors, wish Wendy and Len all the best. Both are not in the best of health at the moment and we hope they are back on track soon. A Movies and Lunch trip is being organised for Tuesday 6 July. We will be going to the Warrina Theatre and then lunch at the Dalrymple Hotel. This outing has a cost of $20, all inclusive Please book through Deb C and payment made to Deb by 29 June. These are wonderful days out with lots of fun and laughter. On the back of the successful Plant Display of last year, we are planning another for 7 August. There will be plant and craft stalls to accompany the Competitions inside the hall. Categories are the same as last year eg Fresh or artificial arrangements, pot plants, succulents and orchids and our new creative category is a special section for driftwood – plants, flowers, ornaments, paints/collage etc all attached to or driftwood included somewhere in the display. Entries can be dropped off at the hall on Friday 6 August from 4- 4.30pm or Saturday 7 August before 8am. Our next outing, after the movies, will be a planned trip to Ravenswood for 2 days staying overnight in a “HAUNTED PUB”. Save the dates of 30 September to 1st October. Limited seating is available so first in, best spooked. For more info call Deb C on 47707474, by June/July. Stay happy and healthy, until next time……The Seniors Rollingstone Rag, July 2021
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Properties selling off market! Plenty of genuine buyers. ROLLINGSTONE & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB INC. Welcome, We elect a new team each year to run from July to June. All Lions’ Clubs are volunteer groups dedicated to building both local and international community resilience. One project is approximately each 2nd Saturday morning we do a pickup of garden waste or palm fonds, to go the tip for those residents who are unable to attends to this is. Call Bruce ph. 0408 266 970. Bruce uses his own vehicle and fuel so where-ever possible a small donation of $5.00 per hand bundle would be appreciated. We are happy to help with similar tasks as may be required but please consider that the volunteers are offering their own time and fuel and again a small donation would be helpful. We endeavour to do 70% of our fundraising in Townsville and our RV parks to return a similar percentage to our community. An example of this is a recent donation to our Rollingstone school to purchase 10 special iPads for advanced teaching so our students are on par with students living in Townsville. We have two classes of Membership within our Rollingstone Lions family – Active members who give a
minimum average of 3 hours per month to Community Service and ‘Friend of the Lions Club’ who help on special projects often as a one off contibution to volunteering in the local community. In all cases Lions International provides an insurance coverage. This coming year we have a couple of exciting new projects, and we have a need for more volunteers, so if you would like to know more about how ‘WE SERVE’ feel free to chat with a Lions member you know or drop an email to john09255@gmail.com or Ph 0414808483. Kind Regards to you all from our new team for 2021-2022 John Holliday Club Presiding Officer
Mystery at Mystic Sands Beach Have you ever wondered what the sticks in the sand at Mystic Sands Beach were put there for? (pictured) They reappear each year as the sands shift. They are located north of the Augusta Drive beach access and south of the stand of mangroves. There have been a number of ideas put forward, including a small jetty, visiting fishermen from neighbouring islands put them there, etc. They are the remains of fish traps put in place by the Harris Brothers, who originally owned the land prior to subdivision into its current form. Thanks for providing the answer Trish Cronin Rollingstone Rag, July 2021
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Mystic Sands - Borton St Beach Pedestrian Access Council’s beach restoration works this year have reinstated pedestrian access to the beach from Borton St. The works are part of a staged plan over multiple years, starting in 2018 with the opening of Clement Creek back to where the mouth of the creek was before Mystic Sands was developed. The opening of the creek ahead of the wet season saved the Esplanade from the impacts of the 2019 monsoon event which eroded other Esplanades by as much as 20m. Removing creek flows from the Esplanade in this way allowed the sand bar to be pushed into Clement Creek and close to the Esplanade. This provided Council with a great opportunity to access and redistribute sand onto the eroding sections of the foreshore.
Council explained at the meeting that an opportunity exists to have a dedicated team of staff to undertake a coastal re-vegetation and weed management project at Mystic Sands – Borton St. Council successfully obtaining funding under a ‘Reef Assist’ program that sees employed staff collecting wild local coastal plant seeds, growing these out in a nursery, then planting them back into Esplanade areas and maintaining them regularly with weeding and watering. The team working under Biodiversity Australia has already completed growing out coastal plants that are now ready for planting across Townsville Esplanades. The participants of the meeting unanimously agreed to proceed with planting of the sandy area on top of the Esplanade. This will be done with native coastal grasses and vines only as the aim will The sand was intentionally mounded up into a dune so be to prevent the small, raised dune from blowing that the top is approximately 50cm higher than the land inland and to maintain its height. Trees will not be immediately behind it. This shape is required to do this. Establishing a seed essential for preventing irrigation base from which new plants can grow is and rainfall runoff from eroding the essential to promoting beach recovery sand placed against the eroding processes. areas. The dune and sand behind it require native grass and vines to be Council will establish blocks of native planted to prevent the sand from coastal grass and vine plantings along blowing inland and maintain it’s the Esplanade as well as regular gaps height. that can be kept clear to maintain safe pedestrian access to the beach, indicative with the image indicated below. Planting will commence in late June through July. If you require any further information, please telephone Customer Services on 134810. Contact: Adam King, Senior Officer – Environmental Operations Management.
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Coastal changes across the Townsville local government area in recent years The impact of human land use on coastal systems Coastal changes from pre-developed Mystic Sands, (1983) to today The options for coastal management previously discussed at the November 2018 Borton Street Beach Access Community Workshop The purpose of recent council works Continuing coastal management of Borton Street Beach Pedestrian Access
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FISHERMAN’S LANDING FISHING & SOCIAL CLUB G’day everyone, and welcome to this month's edition of the Rolly Rag Report for the Fishing Club. First of all welcome back to our wandering members who have spent time away holidaying, caravanning etc. Garry & Koy Luff, Neil & Di Thompson, Richard and Moira Sweeney have all returned, however as fast as people come back, more members head off into the blue yonder. I wish all those who are away a safe trip. Friday Night BBQ – last BBQ held Friday 28th May was again well attended by Members, and well prepared by our team of chefs – one extra cook for that one who volunteered. Thanks Russell Greene for helping out. Thanks to everyone again who helped out on the night, cooking, dishing up, packing away, buying the supplies, making salads, setting up etc. Also again to our Raffle Ticket seller Kathy Dorey, who I think has everyone very afraid, as the tickets are sold in no time. Congratulations to Garry Luff who won the $50. As per usual another great social night had by all. Again I’d like to remind everyone that the Club puts on a courtesy bus for you all which is available to pick you up and take you home – you can then enjoy a few drinks at the BBQ. All you need to do is ring Kim on 0419387856 to book a seat on the bus. The next BBQ will be Friday 25th June – look forward to seeing you all down there. As always, visitors are welcome. Markets – most recent markets was held Saturday 5th June – there was a bit of competition with the Italian Festival in Ingham, but was very well attended and a good number of stallholders present.
RULES: • STRICTLY NO BOATS!! • Balgal Beach area only, ie: Around The Landing/ creek, beach front (Mystic and Justin St included) • Club Monthly Comp rules. • Must have a photo of the angler with the fish and on brag mat/tape measure. • All photos and names to be sent to Gavin 0408324454 or the club email address: fishermanslandingfishingclub@gmail.com • No entries accepted before 6pm Friday 9th July or after 12 noon Saturday 10th July, for this competition. • No Shark/Rays or undersize fish. • No age limit, anyone that is a member of the club can enter. PRIZES: Biggest Fish: $100 Voucher Most Fish Caught: $100 Voucher No need to register, just go fishing and send in your catch! Tales of woe – we haven’t had this segment for a while. One recently that comes to mind started out as a great initiative, but didn’t end so well. That was State of Origin Night. I am aware of a few members who were able to score tickets – Garry & Koy Luff, Graham & Therese Milliken. A great afternoon in town and night, but not such a great night for the Queensland team who were comprehensively beaten. Sick Report – we wish our member Darren Haggarty all the best – he is in hospital having back surgery, fusing some bones together (not sure how technical that explanation is). It could be worse – it could be me in hospital!
The Fishing Club BBQ Breakfast was again fairly busy, and all those that were working on the BBQ kept the food up This scribe, who took the job of writing the Rolly Rag to the hungry crowd at the markets. article temporarily, will shortly be going away for an extended caravanning holiday. The steak burgers were again a hit, sold out very quickly, We need someone to take this job on – its not very time so will likely to be a permanent feature at the BBQ going consuming – about half an hour a month. I’m prepared to forward. be knocked over in the rush – if interested parties could let Graham know on 0428 416060 or Kim on Next market -Saturday 3rd July. Come on down to the 0419 387 856. markets for a good social morning, something to eat, buy Check our Facebook page for up to date news a good coffee from Mon’s van, and support the stall https://www.facebook.com/Fishermans- Landingholders. Fishing-Social-Club-Balgal-Beach-inc A reminder to members that we will be holding LAND BASED FISHING COMPETITION, from Friday 9th July, 6pm til Saturday, 12noon. Followed by presentation and sausage sizzle at The Landing, Balgal Beach.
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FISHING REPORT Well g’day again for a new month and we have been in luck with some lengthy periods of good boating weather being seen. An increase of boats and trailers at all the ramps from Townsville to Lucinda and good reports coming in reference catches. Starting at Taylors Beach with only average catches of Muddies and those of legal size being down on their meat content, which when I think back is normal for this time of the year and is consistent for all the creeks down to Townsville. A couple of more months and the they will be back to normal size, especially after their moulting of shells. Winter Whiting and Bream are now the go in all the creeks and estuaries, with best baits being Yabbies, thin slices of Squid and live bait which is plentiful at the moment. The inner shoal is producing good catches of doggie Mackerel and Spanish Mackeral especially around the shoals of Scrubbie Creek and Gun Barrel Shoal, the best baits being Pilchard and trawled lures of red and white and silver spoons.
Don’t forget to put in a trip sheet with either Townsville or Ingham Coast Guards or just let someone know where you are proceeding to etc . You can leave your out of date flares and EPIRBS for safe disposal at the Landing. Safe boating and tight lines. Regards Dickie
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Some fishers have maxed out on Spanish and doggie Macks with a few spotted Mackeral thrown in. A few reports of Coral Trout and Sweetlip showing up on the inner shoals with Grunter also being boated as well, especially on the shoals out from Justin St Camp Area and Mystic Sands. Definitely worth a try on the Paluma Shoals and reefs around Herald and Acheron Islands for Sweetlip,Trout and GT’s, floating live bait being the best with trolling also producing good catches. If the longer periods of good weather continue it is really turning out to be the best dry season for some years. Well that’s all for this month.
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MYSTIC SANDS GOLF CLUB INC It’s the action time of the year at Mystic Sands Golf Club. During late June and all of July we welcome our major events of the year.
BOWLS REPORT It has been a busy time at the Bowls Green, 3 competitions, good acceptances and lot of fun.
Barefoot Bowls on Thursday evening is increasing in numbers each week. There were over 30 participants Closed Club Championships, Ladies Open 10th July, last week, including campers, backpackers and locals all Men’s Open 17th and 18th July will see the Club at full joining in for the 10 end competition and the popular capacity and many local businesses will have the flow on sausage sizzle after. effect. Let’s give them the local hospitality we all know and love. A reminder to locals if you want to have a family bowls event, give the club a call and we will organise bowls, Prostate Cancer Fun Day was held in June. Numbers mats and training for you. We have a couple of former were down on last year but raised an outstanding $286. champions to assist so that you have a great day and the Thanks to everyone for digging deep and raising those bar is open all day. funds. Coming events include the Pre Pineapple Festival Pairs Great to see Tony and Kerrie Cochrane have finally hit Tournament in August. the road and made it to WA despite some large hiccups. Travel safe now and enjoy our magic big country Guys. You can play social bowls in daylight hours every day just call the club and arrange a time. Remember we have the Welcome to new groundsman Troy and office guru only grass green between the north and south of the Wendy. Great to have you aboard. tropical coast. And for the little bit oldies keep bowling if you don't use it you will lose it! On a sadder note we all send our love and best wishes to life member Bryan Reinke who recently celebrated his 90th birthday in hospital after a major fall. Thinking of you and your family during this tough time .
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Already we are entering the second month of Winter and despite some very cold nights and several occasions when cloud engulfed the village for the entire day, there have been some tolerably sunny days – and here, I can’t resist yet another snake story. A few snakes were reported seeking shelter in the warmth of roof cavities or under firewood piles but some have entered houses, as Lynda Radbone and Wendy Crisp can attest when the unwelcome guests made their presence known in their homes, (night tigers and a python). Wendy picked up what she thought was a belt on the bedroom floor and tossed it onto the bed, to realise with horror that the belt was actually a night tiger. Lynda was alerted to her visitor by her dog who was very interested in something under the fireside armchair. Although this snake was relocated, it found its way back into the house, last seen in the utilities room. If it weren’t for the fact that it could eat my dog, I would welcome a python around the house to keep down the population of bush rats who are determined to breed under my washing machine.
heartfelt speeches were made and the evening was a fantastic, happy event. The eagerly awaited Wattle n Gum Bush Dance, scheduled for 26th June, was cancelled due to unexpected circumstances. However, fans were not totally disappointed as band members generously offered to perform in the Hall during the afternoon. Paluma Markets were held on 27th June, another successful day. Next market day will be held in October. Work continues on Mount Spec Road with geotechnical investigations and culvert inspections to 50-100 culverts and 10-20 rock slopes, necessary for the planning and design of remedial work to culverts and dry stone retaining walls. The road will remain open with traffic directed by traffic controllers.
In Lennox Crescent, contractors have created kerb and channelling and a new driveway into Townsville Water’s office. Turf will be laid lining the sides of the driveway and Late in May, a working bee was held to give the Community giant coconut fibre rolls are at hand to filter water and Hall a much-needed clean-up, as the usual ‘spring clean’ was prevent gravel from washing away during heavy rainfall. cancelled last year due the Covid virus. The team worked Similar work is being carried out at the Paluma water supply tirelessly for four hours, and Colin and Jill Meade even weir. A much needed improvement as the sloping track can returned during the following week to put in another morning be quite treacherous in wet weather. cleaning. Needless to say, the Hall sparkled and its The Paluma Push will be held over the appearance was commented weekend of 17th – 18th July. This year the upon by the crowd who came gruelling course has been extended to 100 the next weekend to enjoy a km. For information about the event, Games Night organised by please contact Sam Stedman on 0421 484 Peter and Dorothy Klumpp. 211 or info@outerlimitsadventure.com.au Teams were formed and much hilarity was had as people played, and cheated, their way through, petanque, darts, The display of historic photographs of Paluma is open to the quoits and table tennis. A barbecue dinner, cooked by Lynda public every Tuesday between 11.00 am and 1.00 pm at the Radbone, followed. Community Hall. Entry is fee. Please feel welcome to visit The 90th birthday of our Paluma Treasure, Les Hyland, was celebrated by friends in the Community Hall on 12 June. The hall was decorated with all things green and Irish but, remembering that Les is a true Aussie too, some gold for wattle was included in the colour theme. Everyone brought a plate to share and a sumptuous meal was enjoyed. Some
Paluma, browse the display, watch a video of Paluma birds and share a coffee, tea and cake with us. Look for news on our website https://paluma.org/ Colwyn Campbell
2nd Saturday of Every Month! Next Sitting — 10TH JULY
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ROLLINGSTONE RSL Do you have an hour or two spare each week? Would you like to contribute to your local community? Rollingstone RSL needs assistance from interested community members to provide support to our Treasurer and Secretary with small tasks that would assist the RSL greatly. Come on down to Mystic Sands Golf Resort on Fridays from 5.15 pm to support the RSL’s meat tray raffles and Goose Club. This is a fun night plus provides valuable funds for the RSL. At the RSL Members’ recent meeting Mick Coulson and Rob Wilson were presented with 30 Year RSL Membership Certificates. Gary Goodwin and Jim Kennedy also attained this award but were not able to attend the meeting. Congratulations! If you have any question about Rollingstone RSL please do not hesitate to contact Suzi Vincent, Secretary on 0409 880 902 or secretary@rollingstone.rslqld.net.au
Hello Rollingstone Community! How fast the year is running away with us. Annual exhibition proposed for the 15th to 17th October. That may sound ages away but it will be on us before we realise it, so mark your calendars! Members of the team are meeting to nut out details and come up with a bigger and better exhibition for your delectation. Plus, we have some other plans which we hope to use to get our name and names out there. Our next Bubbles and Brushes is in November, just in time to paint a Xmas present for that someone special in
your life. Watch out for the ads on the local FB news sites. No news yet on our plan B for the 1 day workshop in Acrylic basics, to be taught by Anne Walsh. We’ll keep you posted. Also, don’t forget Ann Martin is running the Decorative Masquerade Masks workshop Saturday July 3rd for the youngsters. Remember, any budding or established artists out there, we would love to have you join our team and/or enter your work in the Annual exhibition. We welcome you. The ‘A’ @RTeam
TOWNSVILLE DEMENTIAL SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS—WELCOME TO 2021
If you would like to know more about dementia or the support group phone Eileen on 0410 039 692 MORNING TEA PROVIDED COST: $5.00
DATE: 2nd MONDAY OF EACH MONTH TIME: 11:15am – 12:30pm LOCATION: Heatley Community Centre (Cnr Fulham Road & Lindeman Avenue, Heatley) Rollingstone Rag, July 2021
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BALGAL BEACH BOATING & LEISURE CLUB NEWS G.Day All, Our BBQ on the 13th June was a great night. As usual the food was beautiful thanks to the BBQ cooks and all the ladies who brought along yummy dishes and desserts. YOU ALL DESERVE A MEDAL.
TOP FOOD and DESSERTS. So come along and enjoy yourselves.
The visitors who attended were made very welcome and all joined in the fun. We played quoits and Team One won the gold. Congratulations must go to Margie and Gwen. They played like real champions. The LOUNDS FRESH SEAFOOD RAFFLE was won by JOHN Stay safe and healthy. HOLLIDAY and by coincidence it was also his birthday. FROM YOUR We all sang happy birthday; we don’t know his age COMMITTEE. though very secret. The LUCKY MEMBERS DRAW went to STEWIE HUMPHRIES. GOOD ON YA STEW, you made MARG very happy. Our next event is on the 11th July. We’ll see you all there. LOVE IT.
If you are interested in joining our club, you will be very welcome. You can phone LINDA on 47707991 for membership details.
Visitors are always welcome cost of meals is $10 per person, children under 12, free. Members are always free.
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Hello Rolly Rag Readers, I just want to take the opportunity this edition to pass on a couple bits of information that may be of interest to some members of our community. Firstly, There is an upcoming firearms amnesty for anyone they may have or know someone that has an unregistered firearm and have been wondering how to declare it or dispose of it. From the 1st of July 2021, Queensland residents have an opportunity to register or surrender previously unregistered firearms without fear of prosecution whilst delivering the firearm to an approved licensed dealer. For further information, please call the firearms amnesty section on 3015 7777 between 9am to 3pm, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. And secondly, just a reminder about crime stoppers and community safety. Crime stoppers is a community program that helps us to solve crimes in the community. If you have any information about an unsolved crime and or suspicious activity, please call the free anonymous hotline on 1800 333 000 or share what you know via the online form on crimestoppers.com.au. Even the smallest piece of information can make the difference in a police investigation. Thanks all and stay safe, Brendan POWNALL Rollingstone Station.
Are you bushfire prepared? The bushfire season in Queensland runs from late July to February, and will vary within the state. The Fire Danger Rating (FDR) is an early indicator of potential danger and should act as your first trigger for action. When there’s a bushfire in your area, it’s up to you to take notice, seek information, make decisions and act.
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ROLLINGSTONE STATE SCHOOL Stories written by some of the Students of Rollingstone State School
The Big Yellow Teethed Creature—By Sylvie-Layne Once upon a time there lived two old grey haired men. They lived in a straw house which was brown and smelt like mud. It was next to a slowly flowing river. Snap! Snap! The men were scared while a big yellow-teethed creature that had green slimy gunk on it tried to chomp on one of the men’s hands. Luckily it just missed. The men ran away and found some more straw and built a new house but the creature followed them. As soon as the men noticed the creature had followed them they screamed loudly. As soon as he could, the creature swallowed one of the men and he was never to be seen again. After thousands of years the village grew and stories were told about the big yellow teethed creature that we now call a crocodile. Everyone was happy and loved the village and the rivers. But we still try and stay away from that crocodile.
The Boy Who Learnt a Lesson— by Maitland
The Evil Witch—written by Leo Long ago in Australia lived an evil witch with a house made out of delicious candy. Two kids came running loudly, and the evil witch could hear them coming. She had an idea so grabbed a bag of candy and started putting candy on a track leading to her house. Soon all the pieces had been put down in a wobbly line. The hungry kids ate every piece of the candy on the way to the house. Then the greedy kids opened the annoying squeaky door and saw the witch making delicious food. Because the kids were still hungry, they had a bite of the fresh fruit pies and suddenly fell asleep. When they woke up they noticed that they had been tied up. But they were very lucky because the boy had a sharp stone and cut the ropes….. And the two kids snuck quietly home while the witch was asleep. They built a veggie garden and grew some beetroot.
SPORTS DAY PHOTOS The School Sports were held at Pace Park for the first time. The weather was fabulous and the students had a great time on a newly refurbished oval.
When the world began, there was a boy who took every thing for himself and the gods got angrier and angrier. Finally they turned him into the size of an ant while he was snuggled in his bed. He woke up and wondered if he got smaller or if everything got bigger? He realised he was being smothered by pillows and a warm blanket. He tried pushing the pillows onto the ground but they were gigantic and heavy. So he ran to the side of his soft purple bed and saw a ledge near the bottom. He knew it was a few centimetres from the ground but it looked like metres for him. He was feeling brave, so he jumped and went outside though the keyhole. He sat down and started thinking next to his favourite chair. He was on the ground and had ripped a leaf for a pillow. An hour later he got it, “The gods!” he grumbled in his head. He ran off to find ants but he couldn’t. All of a sudden, a big black queen ant said, “We can help you, but we know you have stolen. You must return the stuff you stole.” So that’s what they did. Everything was returned like some sweets that they snuck back into the little girls jacket. All the soldier ants went home but he had to get past the carriages, a scary cat and human feet. Finally home safely, he climbed back through the keyhole and went to bed. In the morning he was back to normal size, he had learnt his lesson. Rollingstone Rag, July 2021
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ROLLINGSTONE SCHOOL SPORTS DAY PACE OVAL 24TH JUNE 2021
PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE Serves 4
Ingredients
Method
2 tbsp coconut oil 1 tsp sesame oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced ½ brown onion, diced 6 baby corn, halved 10 green beans, halved 1 carrot, diced 1 capsicum, diced ½ cup frozen pea, thawed 1 egg, beaten ½ cup raisins 1 fresh pineapple, cubed 1 pinch pepper 1 pinch curry powder 4 tbsp of soy sauce 1 pinch sugar (optional) ½ cup cashews 4 cups rice, cooked
Cook the rice.
Serve Spring Onion Coriander Cucumber Lime Black sesames Fried shallots
Add pineapple. Add cooked rice.
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Cook the eggs in a pan as an omelette, and remove and cut into strips Add coconut oil to a wok and cook the garlic and onions until soft. Add in the carrot, capsicum and green beans and toss through. Add the pineapple and corn, then the peas, spring onion and coriander. Once everything has softened slightly, add in the cooked rice. Add the sesame oil, curry powder, sugar, soy sauce, raisins and a crack of pepper. Add in the raisins and cashews and mix through. Serve with toppings of your choice.
Season. Garnish with cashews and coriander https://www.goodchefbadchef.com.au/ our-recipe/pineapple-fried-rice/
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Office of Nick Dametto MP Member for Hinchinbrook Visit: 86-92 Herbert Street, Ingham QLD 4850 P: 07 4765 4700 | F: 07 4765 4709 |E: hinchinbrook@parliament.qld.gov.au
We need a State Infrastructure Fund to off-set the Olympics The International Olympic Committee (IOC) estimates the cost of the Brisbane Olympics at $5.8 billion, an increase of more than 30 per cent on what the ALP Queensland Government originally stated the games would cost.
Interest rates are at record lows and the State Government can borrow money at even lower rates. This offset infrastructure fund will loan money to projects which will build our state, A 2020 report by Oxford University’s Saïd Business School found create generational jobs, repay the debt and generate taxation every Games since 1960 had ended up on average 172 per cent back into the state coffers. over budget. We need to invest in the Bruce Highway, so that every shower With historical cost blow outs like this, is it any wonder Brisbane of rain we are not cut off. is the only city to bid to host the Olympics. It seems like this State Government is hell-bent on throwing away billions on a We need to invest in dams to allow our agricultural industries party for the south-east corner. and north Queensland communities to thrive. We need to invest in cheap baseload power to support new emerging There is good debt and bad debt. Bad debt is a 20-year-old industries and advanced manufacturing. spending all their money on toys, before buying a house. Good debt is putting a deposit down for a first home, an asset Invest in our schools and health system to support more that over time may increase in value, of even generate an families to live and work in the north. income. Myself and my KAP colleagues, believe good debt is where State money is spent on money-making projects that If the Qld Government is determined to have a big party in the increase the wealth of the state and repays the debt ten-fold. South-East corner; don’t leave North Queensland with the hangover. The KAP want an offset infrastructure fund established where the equivalent of what will be spent on the Olympics, is set Nick Dametto MP aside, and invested into nation-building projects that will give Member for Hinchinbrook our state prosperity for the next 50 years.
ROLLINGSTONE & DISTRICT LEO CLUB Your Rollingstone And District Leos have been out and about in June and doing what Leos do best – supporting their Community and also enjoying their own healthy fun activities. Touch Footy on the Beach, a serious Pool Competition, and a must have BBQ while they planned their next few months activities. And they were on hand to support the Community Welcome to new residents at the Community Centre on 19th June to hand out the donated “welcome shrubs” to our new arrivals. Well Done Leos! If you want to do something different and join in the fun with our Rolly Leos, talk to Leo President Morgan, any of the Leos, or contact one of our Leo Advisors:Travis Johnson: Mob 0439 540552 Shirley Muller: Mob 0407 114687
Leos assisting with Red Shield Day and Enjoying a game of pool
Leos – Try it, You’ll Like it!
Till next month - Shirley
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Rollingstone & District Community Assoc Inc.
Alcoholics Anonymous
44 Community Cres, Rollingstone 4816
For More Information ..................................................... 47715 411
Committee:
Ambulance
President:
Sue Von Wald ..................................... 0407753562
C/O Northern Beaches Station ........................................ 47786 033
Treasurer:
Lynne Prytherch .................................... 47707 689
Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club Inc.
Hon. Secretary
Chris Martin........................................... 47707 855
President, ....................................................................... 47707 616
Ian Dow
Secretary, Kerrie Cochrane ............................................. 47707 034
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Deb Calder ............................................ 47707 474
Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club Inc.
Geoffrey Prytherch ................................ 47707 689
President, Graham Milliken .........................................0428416060
Ann Martin ......................................... 0408100083
Secretary, Kim Love ..................................................... 0419387856
All Correspondence to: The Secretary 44 Community Crescent, Rollingstone Qld 4816
Playgroup North Townsville Community Hub .................................. 47516 511 Paluma & District Community Association President, Jamie Oliver ................................................0408710030
Community Centre Manager ............................................ Chris Martin Community Centre Assistant .............................................. Mark Eberle RTC
Monday - Friday .................................... 47707 855 8am - 4pm ...................................... Fax: 47707 811
E-mail:
rollingstonertc@bigpond.com
Community Hall Phone (M-F 9am-3pm) @ op shop ........ 47707 153 ROLLY RAG E-mail:
rollingstonerag@bigpond.com
Contact:
Rag office .............................................. 47707 799
Police OIC: Sgt Anthony Jacobs: 2IC Snr Constable: Brendan Pownall POLICE LINK
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EMERGENCY
......................................................................... 000
CRIMESTOPPERS
..........................................................1800 333 000
Rural Fire Brigade Rollingstone
Raymond Pace................ 47707 285 / 0427116604
Fire Permit
Rob Pratt .......................................... ..0407634361
Toomulla
Rudi Schwarz ......................................... 47707 813
S.E.S. Emergency - Flood or Storm..................................................... 13 2500 HQ
…………………………………………………………… 47707 589
Group Leader
Rob Wilson ........................................0418 194 876
Rollingstone State School Principal:
Andrew Stallman ................................... 47707 313
Rollingstone state school P & C Assoc. President:
Annie O’Brien………………………………… 0418252450
Email : Rollysspandc@gmail.com Mutarnee State School Principal:
Michael Blake ........................................ 47708 131
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1st. Vice President, Sarah Swan ...................................0439492351 Secretary, TBA .................................................................. TBA Email: ................................................. paluma1932@gmail.com Treasurer, Wilfred Karnoll ............................................... 47788 441 Rollingstone RSL President, Ewan Cameron ............................................0417719043 Secretary, Suzi Vincent .................................................0409880902 Email: ..................................... secretary@rollingstonerslqld.net.au Rollingstone & District Lions Club President, Ian Dow ....................................................... 0412396450 Secretary, John Holliday ...............................................0414808483 Rollingstone & District Seniors Inc. President, Wendy Clark................................................0418654242 Secretary, Kerrie Cochrane ..........................................0412492861 Toomulla Community Association President, Rhonda Schwarz............................................. 47707 813 Animal Contact Numbers Animal Refuge ................................................................. 47745 130 Animal Ambulance (after hours) ..................................... 47745 130 RSPCA Inspection ............................................................ 47744 714 Straying Stock.................................................................. 47738 411 National Parks & Wildlife Service .................................... 47212 399 N.Q. Wildlife Care Group .............................................0414717374 Bird Rescue ............................................. 47707 356 / 0412965535 Margaret Preston (Vet) ......................................TXT 0403262212 Livestock on highway—REPORT TO ................................... 13 19 40 Justices Of The Peace .................................................................... Chris Martin, Community Centre, M-F 8am-4pm ......... 47707 855 Max Agnew .............................................................. 0409689320 33
Rollingstone General Store 6.30am to 6pm every day 21 Rollingstone Street, North Queensland 4816 Rosco, Olga, Nessie & Eamon
Cheap petrol, diesel, oil and car products Gas cylinder refills Newspapers and magazines Gift cards and stationery Milk and fresh bread Pet food and bones Ice-cream Cold soft drinks, iced tea, flavoured milk Hot pies and sausage rolls Groceries and small goods
POST OFFICE
FRESH COFFEE
Pay bills (rego, phone, power etc) Phone credit (all networks) Post parcels and letters PARCEL COLLECTION ONLY BETWEEN 9.00AM AND 5PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY
Barista quality Bounce coffee Latte, cappuccino, caramel, skinny, etc. Try our chocolate muffins
FRESH FUIT AND VEGIES
NEED HARDWARE?
Lots of new stock on display.
Potatoes Onions Tomatoes
Eggs Bananas Pineapples
Plus Extensive range of Frozen Vegetables
FRESH MEAT IN CRYOVAC PAKS Going Fishing? We stock tackle, lines, lures,
BAIT for local conditions
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JULY 2021 Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday 1 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community)
4 7.30am Mass @ Hall
11 7.30am Mass at Hall 5.30PM BBBaLC BBQ @ THE HALL
18 7.30am Mass at Hall PALUMA PUSH bike race
25 7.30am Mass at Hall
5 9am Line dancing 12.30 Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
12 9am Line dancing at Hall 12.30pm Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
6 11am-1pm Paluma Historic Photos @ Paluma Community Hall Movies and Lunch trip . Bus leaves the Centre @ 9am
13 1.30pm Craft afternoon @ Hall
7 9am Indoor Bowls 5-6PM Your Pace or Mine Walking Group
8 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community) 9am Peta Hairdresser @ RTC
Friday
Saturday
2 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class 5.15pm RSL Meat Tray, Raffles & Goose Club@ Mystic Sands Golf Resort
3 8am BALGAL BEACH MARKETS 9-12noon Op Shop
9 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class 5.15pm RSL Meat Tray, Raffles & Goose Club@ Mystic Sands Golf Resort
10 12.30 BINGO AT THE HALL
9-11am Masquerade Masks workshop @ Hall. Gold coin donation
FLF@SC Land based Fishing Comp ends @ 12 noon
FLF@SC Land based Fishing Comp from 6pm 14 9am Indoor Bowls 11.30am MOBILE LIBRARY 5-6PM Your Pace or Mine Walking Group 6.45pm SES training
15 8am-3 pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community) 9am VET at Hall 9.30am Playgroup @ Hall
16 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class 5.15pm RSL Meat Tray, Raffles & Goose Club@ Mystic Sands Golf Resort
17 Mobile Dentist at Doctors 9-12noon Op Shop 9am-1pm Carboott Sale PALUMA PUSH bike race
19 9 am Line dancing 12.30 Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
20 2pm Boardgames @ Hall
21 9am Indoor Bowls 5-6PM Your Pace or Mine Walking Group
22 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community) 9am Peta Hairdresser @ RTC 9.30am Playgroup at Hall
23 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class 5.15pm RSL Meat Tray, Raffles & Goose Club@ Mystic Sands Golf Resort
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26 9 am Line dancing
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7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
5-6PM Your Pace or Mine Walking Group
29 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Cards (in Community)
30 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class 5.15pm RSL Meat Tray, Raffles & Goose Club@ Mystic Sands Golf Resort 5.30PM
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12.30pm Cards @ Hall
29 9am Indoor Bowls 11.30 MOBILE LIBRARY
6.45pm SES training
9.30am Playgroup at Hall
FLF&SC BBQ @ The Landing.
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Meet the Author night
Leos enjoying a BBQ and helping at the Newcomers’ Morning Tea
Dressed up in blue for the Prostate Cancer Fundraiser at Mystic Sands Golf Resort
Market Day at Balgal Beach
June out and about
Many attended the Older Person’s Services and Aged Care Information Session
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