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HIRE RATES The Community Association has the following items available for hire. All prices include GST. 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 Cots and high chairs, wheelchairs, over toilet seats and walkers available for loan at no charge. Note: Pick up of hire tables and chairs is between 8am and 2pm Monday to Friday only unless by prior arrangement with staff. HALL HIRE Price on application All large functions $330.00 (includes the use of all hall facilities with the exception of cold room and chip cooker) For more information regarding the Hall and Equipment Hire please call the Centre Manager on 4770 7855
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 $5!!
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Rollingstone Rag, September 2022 4 7th & 21st SEPTEMBER FREE WIFI now available from Mobile Library VISITING VET AT COMMUNITY CENTRE (3rd Thursday of each month) Thursday 15th September at 9.30am The Community Association requests 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. PLEASE TAKE YOUR PLACE IN THE QUEUE INDOOR CARPET BOWLS At the Community Centre Wednesday Mornings 9 11.30am only $2.50 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! THE BOOK STATION At the Community Centre Monday to Friday 9-3pm To find out what’s happening in the Community. Like and follow us on Facebook where you’ll find all the up to date information. Played on the 3rd 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 afternoonof fun with likeminded people. BOARD GAMES! BALGAL BEACH MARKET Lots of Stalls Next Market: SATURDAY8am3rdSEPTEMBER–1pm The Esplanade, Balgal Beach If you visit a new beach in Australia every day, it will take you over 27 years to see them all as there are 10,685 beaches
Do you have a couple of hours spare on Saturday 3 September, (the week prior to the Festival) from 7am to help erect marquees for The Pineapple Festival? Your generosity will be rewarded with a lovely breakfast supplied by The Lions Club. To find out more contact John Muller on: 0407 114 687 Queensland Health has provided the Rollingstone Community Centre with a quantity of Covid 19 Antigen Self-Test kits. The RAT kits come at no cost to the public and can be picked up from the RTC Mon-Fri 8am-4pm. Please wear a mask and use hand sanitiser if you are experiencing flu like symptoms.
SEPTEMBER REMINDERS
There is not long to go until The Rollingstone Pineapple Festival on Saturday 10 September. The program and competition entry forms are included in this edition of the “Rolly Rag”. There are limited, reserved parking spaces for visitors to the festival who hold a disabled parking permit. These must be booked prior to the festival. Please contact The Pineapple Festival Secretary Suzi Vincent on: 0409 880 902 or svincent@westent.com.au to book a disabled car space or if you have any other questions about The Pineapple Festival.
Fire Brigade Community Celebration 24 Sept @ 5pm See pg 24 School Holiday Activity—Full Throttle Theatre Co. Theatre Workshop 27 Sept 9am You don’t need to be a member of a Group to join in activities at the Community Centre. Just come along if there’s something happening and you’d like to be part of it. It usually costs $2 to participate, but if you want more information, call Chris on 4770 7855.
The Washer/Dryer facility at the Community Centre is up and running!!!
Mystic Sands Golf Resort will be holding a Pineapple Festival Golf Competition on Friday 9 September as well as a Pineapple Festival Bowls Competition on Sunday 11 September. Why not make the most of Rollingstone Hospitality and arrive a day early for golf before the festival and /or stay on for Sunday’s bowls? For details of either competition contact Mystic Sands Golf Resort on: 4770 7355.
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PINEAPPLE FESTIVAL 10 Sept NO BINGO THIS MONTH “VET @ HALL” - 15 Sept 9am RaDCA AGM 22 Sept 7pm
Balgal Beach Markets 3 Sept First Aid Course @ Hall 3 Sept Mobile Library 7 & 21 Sept
Please be aware that there is only 1 washer and 1 dryer, which means you could arrive to find someone else using it; so, there may be a waiting period. You supply your own detergent and conditioner; we supply power, water and the facility at a cost of $4 per load for the Washing Machine and $4 per load for the Dryer. This service is only available from 8am until 3pm, Monday through Friday. Phone Chris on 4770 7855 if you require further information.
Rollingstone Rag, September 2022 6 THE ROLLINGSTONE SES GROUP URGENTLY NEED VOLUNTEERS!! Are you the type of person who takes a hands on approach to emergencies? The SES responds to many different types of activations as a result of disasters and SESemergencies.Volunteersare: “Ordinary people doing extraordinary things” If you would like to help, we will find a way to utilise your talents and expertise. For more information visit your local SES HQ training night on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month or phone 0460 692 749 ROLLINGSTONE AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC 2021-2022 AGM is being called for 7.00pm Thursday 22 September 2022 @ Community Hall All current Association Members are encouraged to attend. RaDCA COMMITTEE NOMINATION FORM for 2022-2023 We wish to nominate: _______________________________ for the position of: Signed: SignatureNomination:Seconded:_____________________________________________________________________Accepted/DeclinedofNominee:_______________________ NB: NOMINATION FORMS TO BE RETURNED TO CENTRE MANAGER NO LATER THAN COB TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO RADCA’S AGM SectionDATE.19
(4) If required by the management committee, balloting lists must be prepared containing the names of the candidates in alphabetical order.
(2) A person may be a candidate only if the person (a) is an adult; and (b) is not ineligible to be elected as a member under section 61A of the Act.
(1) A member of the management committee may only be elected as follows (a) any 2 members of the Association may nominate another member (the candidate) to serve as a member of the management committee; (b) The nomination must be (i) in writing; and (ii) signed by the candidate and the members who nominated him or her; and (iii) given to the secretary at least 14 days before the annual general meeting at which the election is to be held; (c) each member of the Association present and eligible to vote at the annual general meeting may vote for 1 candidate for each vacant position on the management committee; (d) if, at the start of the meeting, there are not enough candidates nominated, nominations may be taken from the floor of the meeting.
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(5) The management committee must ensure that, before a candidate is elected as a member of the management committee, the candidate is advised (a) whether or not the Association has public liability insurance; and (b) if the Association has public liability insurance the amount of the insurance
(3) A list of the candidates’ names in alphabetical order, with the names of the members who nominated each candidate, must be posted in a conspicuous place in the office or usual place of meeting of the Association for at least 7 days immediately preceding the annual general meeting.
School Holiday Activity: Full Throttle Theatre Company is holding an Acting and Theatre Sports Workshop for the School Holiday activity at the Community Centre, Tuesday 27 September starting at 9am. Ever wanted to do some acting this is your opportunity. Bookings essential, limited place available. It is too early to comment on the Carer’s Meeting being held on 31 August. Another meeting is already scheduled for 28 September should you be unable to attend Wed 31. Attention all Carers Is presenting a Carers Meeting planned for 28 September, 10 am in the RTC. Everyone in a Caring Role, with or without Gov payments, is invited to attend. No need to book, just come along. For more information, please call Chris on 47707855
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What a busy month August has been. The Camp Oven cooking workshop was well attended, with everyone having a great time learning how to cook in camp ovens. I was treated to some of the meal it was delicious. The Welcome to Community morning tea was a small but very friendly affair. We met with new residents some who have been here a short while and some who have only come to live here is the past few weeks. We welcome you all especially, most likely, Rollingstone’s newest resident, Baby Eleanor only 2 ½ weeks old (at the time) and her parents, Wynta and Lachlan.
The “Closing the Gap” activity sponsored by the Association and organised by Sue Thompson saw Students, Teachers and Aides from Rollingstone SS, Mutarnee SS, Shalom Primary School and the Northern Beaches High School come together in a fun morning of activities to celebrate the uniqueness of First Nation culture. The morning kicked off with 2 Traditional Dances performed by the Northern Beaches Senior Students and Shalom students performed ‘The Rainbow’ song they have been practicing for NAIDOC week. After a brief morning tea, the students spent the next 2 hours moving between activities with an indigenous cultural theme. How birds got their colourful feathers, rock painting, learning traditional songs and dances, a treasure hunt, face painting and scratch art were only some of the activities the students completed. Lunch saw the Lions cooking and serving sausages on bread, damper and fruit. The afternoon saw the Senior Girls and Senior Boys teaching the younger students more traditional dances that were performed for the teachers, volunteers and other Aobservers.daylikethis does not just happen. There is a lot of organising for months beforehand. The Association wishes to give a massive thank you to Sue for taking on the task and brining this activity to life. Your organisational skills are wonderful and the way you pulled everyone and the required gear together is extraordinary. We also wish to thank the Volunteers who assisted with the set us and breakdown and those staffing the activities on the day; the Teachers, Teacher Aides, the students from Mutarnee, Rollingstone and Shalom Primary Schools for your expertise and enthusiastic participation. To the Seniors of the Northern Beaches High School please accept our most sincere thank you for your participation, assistance with activities and guiding the younger students. Your presence really brought home the meaning of the day. Thank you to the Lions for preparing and serving the meal and a special thanks to the folk from the Community who generously made and donated the Dampers. If I have forgotten anyone please accept our gratitude. Comments received about the activity “this has been a great day”; “The children have really enjoyed themselves today”; “Everything was so well run”. Thanks Sue and Everyone involved.
Qld Health has provided the Rollingstone Community Centre with a quantity of Covid 19 Antigen Self Test kits. The RAT kits come at no cost to the public and can be picked up from the RTC Mon Fri 8am 4pm. Please wear a mask and use hand sanitiser if you are experiencing flu like symptoms.
COVID 19 SOCIAL DISTANCING, HYGIENE PRACTICES AND STAYING AT HOME IF UNWELL ARE STILL TO BE OBSERVED. COVID 19 ANTIGEN SELF TEST KITS AVAILABLE AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE COST FREE. PLEASEWEARAMASKANDUSEHANDSANITISER IFYOUAREEXPERIENCINGFLULIKESYMPTOMS Rollingstone’s newest resident, baby Eleanor
Bluewater Healthsave Pharmacy 2 Purono Parkway, Yabulu 4818 PH: 07 4778 6233 FAX: 07 4778 6733 8.30am 6pm Monday Friday 8.30am 1pm Saturday Balgal Beach Healthsave Pharmacy 114 Mystic Avenue, Balgal Beach 4816 PH: 07 4770 7400 FAX: 07 4770 7399 8.30am 5pm Monday Friday CLOSED SATURDAY & SUNDAY Your Local Community Pharmacy FREE Blood Pressure Checks *Hire Equipment *NDSS Agent Diabetes Supplies Blister Packaging for your medicines *Full Prescription Service *Delivery available for those in need *Ear Piercing *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). The “Closing the Gap” activity sponsored by the Association was a fun morning of activities to celebrate the uniqueness of First Nation culture. Thank you to all who helped and participated, with a special thank you to the organiser Sue Thompson
Rollingstone Rag, September 2022 9 At Balgal Beach Medical Centre Every third Saturday of the Month 17th SEPTEMBER 2022 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 www.mytoothdoctor.com.au T 07 4751 8999 BLUEWATER MEDICAL PRACTICE 2 PURONO PARKWAY, PURONO PARK Open Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm Saturday 8.30am to 1pm Tel: 07 4778 6444 OR you can book ONLINE via our www.bluewatermedical.comwebsiteGeneralPractitionersand Allied Health Services BALGAL BEACH MEDICAL PRACTICE 120 Mystic Avenue Balgal Beach Tel: 47707 244 Fax: 47707 100 Email: Mondaymanager@balgalmedical.com.autoFriday8.00a.m.to4.00p.m. Appointments are necessary. Attending Doctors: Dr Vladimir Hasa Dr Olga Hasa Dr Diana Hopkins Dr Lucia Rajnoch Dr Clyton Banya Dr Meena PhysiotherapyUrkude Free Movement Physio (Fortnightly) Pathology Wednesday 8.30am 12noon
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• The Pineapple Festival is upon us and we’re desperately in need of VOLUNTEERS. If you can help, please do. We’ll feed and water you (non alcoholic) and all insurances are in order, along with security in place on the day, and First Aid. Vollies are an extremely scarce commodity these days. However, you’d only be required for no more than 2, 3 or 4 hours; so, if you can help, please call John Holliday on 0414 808 483.
• A couple of us are also working at implementing the Purple Poppy project locally and Deb Calder laid our first wreath at the Vietnam Vets’ service because it was Deb who first asked if there was something we could do to celebrate Animals in War. We ran with it and are moving steadily ahead! Several extremely kind local women knitted and crocheted a goodly number of purple poppies and Suzi Vincent has transformed them into wreaths, of which one was laid on Long Tan Day, as mentioned above and there are more plans in the pipeline.
• Congratulations to Dianne Greene on being presented Life Membership from Swimming South Qld at the SQ AGM. Di has been a technical official for over 40 years. She was the first female to become a starter. Di has been a technical official in many regionals and SNQ was one of them. We hope to see Di on pool deck again in the near future.
• We need attendants at the two entries to help with the gold coin donations and programmes starting at 8.00am.
• So, this month we’ve had the Firies new building opened by State representative boffins a credit to Raymond Pace and his Team and will no doubt be a wonderful asset into the future; we’ve done the New Residents’ Morning Tea which had a dismal attendance but was successful and enjoyable in its own way; we’ve done Vietnam Veterans’ Day on a perfect NQ winter’s day with quite a good visiting crowd in attendance but few locals, and a super little service; and we’ve also done our Cultural Day (“Closing the Gap”) involving approx. 100 kids from several Townsville Northern Beaches schools. This event took a huge amount of organising and input by Mrs. Sue Thompson who did an absolutely wonderful job which proved itself on the day. BIG congratulations to all those who made the day such a success…….and THANK YOU.
• To direct people to the car park 8.am to 11am.
Noel Silver passed away during July. He was only 65. Not many would remember Noel, but he was a long term resident some while ago and still has family living locally.
• Two groups of raffle ticket sellers first group at 9.00 am to 12 and second group 12 to 3.00pm.
We are aware there are many more suffering from the season’s ills, but as we don’t know all the names, we’ll just wish you all the best and to get well soon.
Live well, love much, laugh often..... “Sancho Panza”. Are you able to help out at our famous Rollingstone Pineapple Festival on Saturday 10th September?
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• Relieving other volunteers and ensuring that volunteers have water and a meal ticket from the Lions Club outlet. Please contact John Holliday on 0414808483 or email john09255@gmail.com
• Thankfully, with Covid restrictions lifted/eased, life has been somewhat back to “once upon a time” standard which makes for easier working at the Community Centre, and a lot happier workforce.
• Also in September, we’re having our AGM, and Memberships are due ($2 per year) now. Date and Time: Thursday, Septr. 22nd @ 7pm. And, I think that’s about it for August/September. Oh, yes: “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” (Thank you, Mahatma Gandhi.)
We need volunteers to do a 3 4 hour shift and then enjoy the Festival.
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PTE Lucy SCARCIA, CPL Brenton ALEXANDER (Guard Commander), PTE Chloe DUTCH, PTE Niamh McPHEE, PTE Sam BEAUFILS, PTE Dominic BURKE, LCPL Chloe SCHWARTZ and PTE Sophie McGANN
A Catafalque Party from 9 Trucks Transport Squadron based in Lavarack Barracks was in attendance at the Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Service
The St James Cathedral in Townsville Art/Craft Exhibition has been on until 2pm Sunday 21st and Both Ann Martin and Rosa have works on display. The Burdekin Art Show/Competition entries have now closed, and both Anne Walsh and Rosa entered. Make a trip down there to see some beautiful works, between Aug 27 to Sept 3rd . The Hinchinbrook Birdlife Competition/Exhibition entries close 26th Aug. Shirley Cattle and Rosa have entries in this. Open 8th to 29th October. And last but not least Rosa has a solo exhibition on at the CIC Flinders Street Townsville until 23rd Sept. PLUS there is a table display of her books (which are for sale of course). There will be an author signing on 1st Sept. So come on down and have a look at the artwork and get your personalised copies of her Percy Rose books.
Hello Rollingstoners, Plenty of ‘ARTY’ stuff happening. We encourage you to put your paintings into the Inaugural Pineapple Festival Competition. Don’t be shy, show your support for a great local initiative. The only criteria is that it must be pineapple related, even tenuously. That’s a pretty wide choice. Please deliver your completed works to Community Centre Office by Wednesday 7th September.
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. The Community of Balgal Beach extends a “thank you” to the soldiers attending who have participated in the Service for the last 5 years. Some of these soldiers will be attending the Pineapple Festival and will be bringing some of their vehicles with them. The Guard Commander, CPL Brenton Alexander has attended four previous ceremonies locally, and said it was always a very special occasion for him to attend the service at Balgal Beach. We thank them for their Service.
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We have been busy lately with Bunnings sausage sizzles and the Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride, providing the first day lunch for the riders and the support crews. Its nice to get feedback that the annual bike ride, now back in action, raised $320,000 for children’s cancer research and that our lions club was able to make a Wecontibution.werealso able to provide the refreshments for the opening of the new Rollingstone Rural Fire Brigade, another important milestone moment for our local ForCommunity.thosethat were able to attend the Welcome to Newbies Morning you also enjoyed our catering as they were introduced to the various community groups that are the glue to holding us together and protecting us in any major disaster or offer everyday support. Each quarter we meet with our neighbouring Lions’ Clubs for a Zone Meeting and this year we have related to the Townsville Clubs rather than the clubs North of us, we were certainly made welcome with lots of laughter and new projects to consider.
Rollingstone & District Lions Club Inc.
For some time, we have been considering how to better connect to the community and we have laid the foundation of a Community Sunday Morning Brunch and excited to launch the first one on Sunday 28th April 2023
It’s an extension of the Christmas Day Lunch we introduced last year. The idea is to encourage all to drop in at our den for a Sunday 10.00 am Brunch on the 4th Sunday of each month, just to socialise and get to know each other over a light brunch and a short, interesting talk on what’s happening behind the scenes both locally and a little further away, or sometimes just a few games or quizzes, no formal stuff. At the start we will have to charge $10 per head, kids free, but the idea is to get as many people involved bringing a plate and there will be no charge. As we develop, we could also include some kiddie’s games after the brunch but we need community support and your ideas on this one as its designed to strength our relationships within the local community. As a new mum with a 12 month old, our Sunday Brunch could also be a toddies support group. Any questions feel free to contact me on 0490 338663
Michelle Ambia Club President
Hello Rollingstone, I once heard somebody describe Rollingstone as Sleepy Hollow: now that is not so as far as our community groups are concerned and the Lions Club is no exception!
Please tick the appropriate event and age group. All entries must be accompanied by an official entry form. One entry form can be used for multiple events (if entries are in the same age group)
Rolly Thong Throw Male Free entry. This is an individual event only, no teams are accepted. The event is won by throwing the thong the furthest distance. Prizes: $20 male and femaleFemale
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JuniorFemale
This is an individual event with the winner being the person who de tops the most pineapples in a set time limit. $100 prize
Pineapple Pass and Dash
This is an individual event with the winner being the person who de tops 10 pineapples in shortest time. $100 Prize
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
Toddler 3 4 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20 Sponsored by GKC Shed Erectors Prep Year 2 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20 in each age category Sponsored by RADCA Year 3 & Year 4 Year 5 & Year 6
Tug of War Male
Shortest time to top Pineapples10
Tractor Pull $100 prize
All entries in this event must be accompanied by a completed official entry form and a fee of $10/team. A team consists of five (5) people only
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Conditions of Entry: Event Categories Prizes and Details
All entries to this event must be accompanied by a completed official entry form and a fee of $10 per team. A team consists of 5 people. Prizes: Male $100, Female $100, Junior $50
Pineapple Cooking Pineapple Fruit Cake 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20 each category Sponsored by Otto’s Harvest Castletown Entry is free. Entries must be tagged with a name and phone number. Entries are to arrive at the Community Hall between 8am and 8.30am on the day, for judging. Winners will be notified by phone. Baked goods and preserves will be sold during the festival.
All entries in this event must be accompanied by a completed official entry form and a fee of $2/entrant. Teams consist of four people only. The first team member runs 75m to meet with the next team member, he/she passes the pineapple to the second team member and so on. The event is won when the fourth team member crosses the finishing line first (must still have the pineapple). Prizes1st $50, 2nd $20, 3rd $10
Pineapple De Topping Competition Most Pineapples topped in 30 Seconds
/ Princess Baby 0 2 years 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20 Sponsored by GKC Shed Erectors
DISCLAIMER CLAUSE – applies to all competitions
Rollingstone Rag, September 2022 16 OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (cont’d) ENTRANT/ TEAM NAME:____________________________________________________________ AMOUNT PAID (If required): $____________ TEAM MEMBER’S NAMES: ENTRANT/TEAM CONTACT Phone:______________________________DETAILS: Email:_________________________________________ All entrants compete at their own risk and no liability will be admitted by the organising committee. Judges decisions are final.
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The Rollingstone & District Pineapple Festival Organising Committee AND The Rollingstone & District Community Association and the Rollingstone & District Lions, their agents, officials, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, contractors, servants or representatives (hereinafter referred to as “The Releasees”) are not responsible for any death, injury, loss or damage of any kind suffered by any person while participating in Rollingstone NQ Pineapple Festival and all related activities of (Rollingstone NQ Pineapple Festival), including injury, loss or damage which might be caused by the negligence of THE RELEASEES.
Signature of Participant or Agent:_________________________________Date:____________________Team Email form to: rollingstonepinefest@outlook.com
Any queries contact: Festival Secretary: Suzi Vincent 0409 880 902 or rollingstonepinefest@outlook.com
Event esCategori Prizes and Details
Prizes: Male $120, Female $120, Junior $10JuniorFemale Balgal Broom Toss Competition Male Free entry. This is an individual event only, no teams are accepted. The event is won by throwing the broom the furthest distance. Prizes: $20 male and femaleFemale
Prizes: $50 first prize, $30 Honourable Mention. Sponsored by Balgal Beach Pharmacy.
Pineapple Themed Art Competition Free entry. Entries to be delivered to the Rollingstone Community Centre Office (RTC) no later than 4pm Monday 5 September. Entries can be collected at the end of The Festival or at 9am Sunday 11 September.
Male All entries in this event must be accompanied by a completed official entry form and a fee of $2/entrant. This is an individual event only, no teams are accepted. The event is won by throwing a Pineapple the furthest distance
Rollingstone Rag, September 2022 17 TOOMULLA Saturday Only 7.30am 4.30pm BLUEWATER Saturday & Sunday 7.30am 4.30pm TRANSFER STATIONS Domestic Waste and Recyclables Only No Bulky Items No Furniture or Rubber Tyres GREEN WASTE/ WHITEGOODS/ METALS/ ELECTRONIC WASTE AND FLUORESCENT TUBES ARE FREE The Community Op Shop Operating Hours: Mon Fri 9 3pm & First & Third Saturday of month 9-12pm Clothes, nic nacs, kitchen wares, shoes, bedding and more !!! Located next to the Community Hall and Rollingstone District Association Resource Centre on Community Crescent just off Mystic Avenue, Balgal Beach bulky,reasonable,donations,Whilstwearegratefulforallofyourkindpleaseensureyourgoodsareinsellablecondition.Weareunabletoacceptanyelectricalgoods;largeknives;chipboardfurnitureinanyconditionanddefinitelyNOmattressesplease. Cash donations are also welcome! We are currently raising funds for larger facilities to accommodate even more great bargains.! Please drop in and have a browse and support your communitylocal .
We need volunteers to help run the club, even if it’s cooking on the night or helping with the market BBQ. Every bit helps. So please put your hand up to help out.
The Hinchinbrook Challenge started 1st August and finishes 6pm 31st August. Get your registration in and start fishing. Good luck everyone. We will be attending the Pineapple Festival in September, with a few fishing games and prizes. There will be membership forms and information available for anyone wanting to join our club, bring the kids and get them interested in a life time of fishing. (There is also an application for membership on page 30 of this paper).
Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social ClubInc
Thank you to past committee members and welcome new committee members. We can’t thank the outgoing Committee enough for everything they have done. They have made sure we always have a good night, and have gone home with a full belly. They have organised our trips away together, always ensuring a fun weekend but I’m not sure how much fishing was done! It definitely takes a team to keep everything running. So a huge thank you to everyone!
First Aid and CPR Course 3rd September please contact Kim to book in. 0419387856 Remember you might be the only one available to help out a sick person. Everyone should know First Aid.
The Market is held on the first Saturday of the month on the Esplanade, Balgal
Mother says to daughter …. If you cook a man a fish, you feed him for a day, But teach a man to fish and you get rid of him for the whole weekend Take care and stay safe. Irene
Hi fellow members
Come to your local market and support local people, lots of amazing stalls to enjoy, grab a breakfast burger while you are at our beautiful Balgal Beach water front.
By the time you read this, our AGM will have taken place on 26th August (a Pineapple themed night, getting in the mood for the Pineapple Festival) and there will be a new committee. Photos in next edition.
Everyone enjoys our Pineapple Festival, it’s such a good day so come along and make a day of it and join in with the fun. Kids Fishing Classic is coming up soon, we will be advertising date and time, the kids will love it, Don’t forget your sun block and water bottles. Thank you to Fisheries for coming to our last BBQ. It was very informative. They can be contacted on a 24 hour fisheries line, for any questions. 0417788692
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Anyonehttps://www.facebook.com/balgalbeachmarketBeach.wantingtocomealongandjointhefun, at our Club we meet on the last Friday of every month at The Landing. Members and kids eat free, non members $15. A courtesy bus is available for those who like a drink. This is not a BYO event. It still a bit chilly so bring a Fishingjacket. shirts are available for sale these need to be ordered. Please email for further Fishermanslandingfishingclub@gmail.comdetails.
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Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club News
Rollingstone & District Leo Club
• Learn all about the great things Leos are doing, and have planned in our local Community.
Welcome to Spring in North Queensland and especially ushering in the Month of the Rollingstone Pineapple Festival Leos2022!are pleased to see the Festival back after a two year gap due to Covid, and are looking forward to joining in the fun and activities on the day, as well as running our own Leo Club Stall. Please call in to see and chat to our Leos at their Stall, where you will be able to:
Our Committee has stayed the same:
has stepped down from writing the BBBALC article and generously nominated me to do the monthly write ups. It will be short and sweet this month as I forgot that I was doing the write up and we have no photos as our lovely photographer wasn’t available at our last BBQ. In fact, our last BBQ held on the 14 August was our AGM.
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• Enjoy a Pineapple Pancake or two
Terri Dallman won the main Members’ draw and then we had 6 minor members’ draws of prawns.
• Guess the Number of Pineapple Lollies in the Lolly Jar
Our next BBQ will be on the 11 September and it will be a normal BBQ at the Hall 5 5.30pm. October get together will be at the Hall as well but we will be having it at 12 noon on 16th October (and not on 9th October) our regular day and time. We are having the lunch catered for us by the “Gidgee Gang”, Camp Oven Cooking crew. Bruce and Patricia will be cooking up a storm in their camp ovens for us. The price for this lovely fare will be $10 per member, Committee is subsidising the rest of the cost. Non members will be $30 per person. Linda will be after names and your money for the Camp Oven cook up at our September BBQ. Please ….don’t forget to bring your plates, cutlery etc to all our BBQs. Cheers Kerrie
All proceeds raised by Leos are used to continue their Community Projects and Activities, which will include a Colour Run and Obstacle Course for all of the young folk in our community on Sunday afternoon 13th November, as part of their support to our Lions National Diabetes Healthy Living and Diabetes Awareness Day. And they will also be packing Christmas Hampers again this year, before their final Project which is a visit to the Townsville University Hospital on Tuesday 13th December to deliver Teddys to the Children’s Ward!
See you all at the Rollingstone Pineapple Festival on Saturday 10th September. And if you would like to know more about the Leo Program for the Youth of our Community, please talk to Leo President Taylah, any of the Leos, or contact one of our Leo Advisors: Travis Johnson: Mob 0439 540552 Shirley Muller: Mob 0407 114687
LEOs = LEADERSHIP, EXPERIENCE, OPPORTUNITY
Hi Kenfolks,Turner
Secretary: Kerrie Cochrane Committee Members: Bernice Ivett and Cheryl Pearson and a new Committee Member: Phyllis Nash.
• Enjoy a cold refreshing drinks (Leos will be selling Water and Soft Drink on behalf of the Pineapple Festival Committee)
President: Bruce Smith
At our AGM BBQ, we had our normal fare of grilled fish (both plain and curried), snags and lovely salads and lots of yummy desserts to finish off the meal. Linda, our Treasurer went digging into the coffers and surprised us with prawns as a treat.
• Purchase a delicious Hot Dog, sauce and cheese
Patron: Ken Turner
Treasurer: Linda Cleaver
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GayeAdieu n Chrissie(holding the fort)
Hi to all back in Balgal. I am being very cheeky here writing this from the Rocky Mountaineer. Now those of you have done this trip know just how fabulous this is. We are very fortunate to have gorgeous weather, there is a heat wave over here and we find it great. The days are like our winter, but the nights and mornings are rather crisp, like cold but we can enjoy the change for a few days. Have not had much luck sighting wildlife as yet but did spend some close time with a couple of golden mantled ground squirrels, true little cuties but very aware. I saw a magpie and crows, the same as ours except I think the crow’s call had a Canadian accent, slightly different to our guy's call. We also saw a bird in Calgary which was beautiful but trying to find out what it was , I was told it was a magpie. It is much larger and a black n white colour but with an iridescent blue on it’s long tail. I Googled and found it was a Black Billed magpie or American magpie. Tomorrow, we have been told the day temperature could get up to 38o so will wait and see but we are in air conditioning so it shouldn't matter. Have as yet, not seen any bears but maybe in Alaska. Enjoying the food, trying local cuisine naturally. By the time I return the little critters should be starting to come in. I hope to be refreshed and ready to go.
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We had a lovely turnout for Vietnam Veterans Day service at Balgal CenotaphBeachonthe 18th of TheAugust.opening address speaker was Rollingstone RSL President Ewan Cameron. The MC was Army Reserve Major Retired, John Muller OAM. Others who participated were Rollingstone RSL Padre Bob Richardson and Councillor Margie Ryder, who gave the closing address.
For the first time this year, a special wreath was laid for the many animals who were a brave and loyal operational support of their Units in all war situations. Thank you to the ladies who took the time to make the wreath. The wreath will be included in all future remembrance ceremonies. The Presidents of The War Widows Assoc from Townsville and Ingham presented a wreath on behalf of all Vietnam War Thewidows.Catafalque Party was provided by 9th Transport Squadron, 3 CSS B from Lavarack Barracks, Townsville, under the command of Cpl Brenton Alexander. The RSL Committee would like to extend a thank you to the community members who attended the morning, as well as to those who gave of their time to set up the equipment including Darryl Spann and Ian Dow. Afterward visitors, RSL members, and the catafalque party, met at the Mystic Sands Golf Club for lunch and drinks. The Rollingstone RSL would like to once again, invite the residents Rollingstoneof and Balgal Beach to future events honouring those who served our Country and to our RSL night each Friday at the Golf Club. An extra photo in this month’s Rolly Rag, showing the members of the Catafalque Party was provided by Mark Smith. Thank you Mark.
It’s essential that our volunteers have the necessary infrastructure and equipment they need to fulfil the pivotal role they play, and it was a fitting tribute to unveil this great new facility during Rural Fire Service Week.
’d like to take this opportunity to extend the invitation to any Rollingstone and Balgal Beach residents who may be interested in joining the Rural Fire Brigade, as our volunteer base ages, they are always looking for new people to join the ranks.
It’s great to see that the Rollingstone Rural Fire Brigade has finally got a dedicated facility to call home, it’s terrific to know that the 39 volunteer strong brigade now has a first class fire station to hang their helmets for years to come.
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the official opening of the new Rollingstone Rural Fire Brigade Station, which coincided with Rural Fire Service Week.
Visit: 86-92 Herbert Street, Ingham QLD 4850 P: 07 4765 4700 | F: 07 4765 4709 |E: hinchinbrook@parliament.qld.gov.au
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Lic. Plumber & Drainer Q.B.C.C lilacasey@bigpond.comA.B.NLic.75477Approved9432474451811DenisonCourt,Toomulla,4816
I’m excited knowing the iconic Rollingstone Pineapple Festival is just around the corner, the annual family fun day that puts Rollingstone on the map, celebrating the pineapple harvest and local music in the region. After a two year hiatus the return of the Rollingstone Pineapple Festival is very welcome news for locals and visitors. It’s going to be a fantastic day filled with markets and entertainment the whole family can enjoy, and all funds raised will benefit the local community.
’d like to congratulate the tight knit Rollingstone community and local businesses for their advocacy and playing their part in securing the necessary funding for this project.
Our volunteers are always first to put their hand up when it’s needed and are always ready to respond when disaster Istrikes.
Mark is a sole trader specialising in household plumbing maintenance.
Office of Nick Dametto MP Member for Hinchinbrook
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Rollingstone officially opens the new Rural Fire Brigade Station
Call Mark: 0408 893 794
Living in North Queensland, we’re certainly no stranger to natural events. The new $450,000 fire station will provide a welcome boost to the Rural Fire Service capability in the southern section of the Hinchinbrook Ielectorate.
I feel honoured that I’ve been asked to judge several competitions on the day along with Cr Margie Ryder. These major events would not be possible without those who put in the hours to make them so successful, such as the Rollingstone and District Lions Club and the Rollingstone and District Community Association, as well as support from Townsville City Council.
Nick Dametto MP Member for Hinchinbrook
Mark Casey's Plumbing
I look forward to catching up with everyone at the Pineapple Festival.
The Leap of Faith, my horror! I slowly climbed the pole, my legs were shivering and my hands were starting to become a pool of sweat. “Don’t look down, don’t think about anything!” I whispered in my head. I kept on climbing and there I was at the top of the pole, standing proudly. Oh no, here comes the stress! It was time to jump, 3, 2, 1… Go! I jumped, my head lifted drowsily, my legs became numb, AHHHH, I screamed in embarrassment. It was finished, I was so relieved. I was voted to have the loudest scream. I’m on a winning streak, I even beat Mr EmilyStallman!
The A frame activity in the amazing race was the best because it included strategies and teamwork to get the other side of the green field. In the A frame you got five ropes and you have to be in the middle of the A. The member in the A frame has to depend on their team of rope balancers to get across the field. What a challenge! Blaze and Rylan School Camp at Paluma. 2022
Rollingstone State School
Super Slingshot
I was extremely nervous to do the slingshot, but I still wanted to give it a go. I was standing before my classmates, who were all going to pull me many meters in the air by just one cable. This was NUTS! Once I had the harness on, we all started running and in an instant I was flying. My scream certainly scared some birds away. The feeling of being completely weightless was scary at first, but then as my heart started beating again, I felt more secure and safe. As I slowly drifted down I felt proud in my heart that I had a go at this awesome experience.Violet
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Archery Tag As the game began every one sprinted to find cover among the trees. The combat teams hid in the scrub with the cool mist providing good camouflage. The first encounter began and I took cover as an arrow whizzed past me, so close that I could hear it piercing the cold air. Teams found a settling area and the people were eliminated from the game after being hit with the arrows. Both Karlie and I moved with stealth and defeated anyone that stepped in our Rakiahpath.&Maitland
Paluma Wildlife
The Victorian Rifle Bird is a one of a kind bird found in Paluma for its amazing appearance. It’s feathers, the glimmer of metallic blue, covered its head and chest. It slowly flew down to join our eating area to our absolute amazement. We all shrieked in happiness as it started to dance. Then to our further surprise, a smaller bird with a chest full of yellow followed him down in the excitement to watch +GabriellaHaileyperform.himGiddyBerra
Rural Fire Brigade 1962-2022
Rollingstone
The Community Association AGM will be held on Saturday 1st October at 4pm in the community shelter in the park. This is your opportunity to contribute to what the Association does in the future. Everyone is welcome but financial members are the only ones who can vote. There have been some untrue stories circulating about the Association during the past year and this will be an opportunity to learn the truth and contribute towards the future. Please bring your ideas, queries and enthusiasm to the meeting. You will meet other Toomulla Beach residents and hear about progress on the Telstra tower and other developments. The popular Lucky Numbers will start with the first draw on Friday 23rd September. There will be a $50 winner each week for 5 weeks. The cost of each lucky number is $10 for 5 weeks ($2 per week), and you can reserve your own lucky numbers if you get in quickly. See Rhonda to reserve your spots and pay. Residents will have noticed that there have been several house sales in Toomulla Beach this year. This usually means that some residents are leaving and new ones arriving. We would like to welcome all the newcomers to our community and hope that you will join others in making this an attractive and welcoming place to live. Please tell us how we can improve our community in the coming year. As our population ages, more residents are suffering health concerns. Our thoughts go to everyone who has been in hospital or is unwell at present. Unfortunately, we are also losing residents to sickness and old age. In the past month we acknowledge the death of Richard Johnson. Richard was a long time Saltwater Drive resident who was the former Director of Outdoor Education at Cathedral School, Townsville. He was born in the United Kingdom and returned there most years to spend a few months on his beloved houseboat. He passed away while doing what he loved.
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This year, August 5th saw us open our new fire station and then on August 22nd, our local fire brigade turned 60. Sixty years of locals from within our community looking after locals. The Brigade was started mainly by farmers in the area with a meeting held on 19th June 1962, to call for a rural fire brigade to be formed. Present at that meeting were H Henderson, V Crabb, M Pace, J Gottani, G Rattazzo, J O’Connor, E Berra, S Dunsby, J Taylor, A Wrigley, A Gottani, W Hankin, J Pace, C Pace, W Stouth and D. Hansen. Knapsacks, with an attached spray nozzle, were the only firefighting equipment the Brigade had until the early 80’s, when they received their first appliance. It was a ‘64 Model Ford truck from the Whitsundays, a retired Urban firefighting unit. Today the brigade have two fire fighting appliances, two units for the back of utes, a mop up trailer and a support vehicle. To celebrate our birthday and new station, we are having a community celebration, the afternoon of Saturday September 24th at the new fire station, starting at 5pm. Come and see the station and enjoy a sausage sizzle and soft drinks at 6pm. BYO chairs. Please message Lucinda Pace ph: 0427707285 if attending. I It’s scary how fast this year is slipping away. Here we are at the ninth month already. That means it is time to pay your annual dues to the Community Association. Dues remain unchanged at the amazing rate of $5 per family so please take action now so that you will be financial at the Annual General Meeting.
NEXT MARKET SEPT 3rd 1st Saturday of Every Month! 8am to 1pm The Esplanade Balgal Beach https://www.facebook.com/balgalbeachmarket
August has been a rather quiet time at Paluma. What with the frenetic social activities of July including the Bush Dance, Paluma Market and the Paluma Push, we needed some ‘time out’ to recoup and recharge the batteries. Not only that, but the dreaded lurgies and winter bugs finally found their way to the top of the mountain with several residents struck down with the flu and/or Covid over the past weeks. It hasn’t been a good time for socialising with many retreating into isolation to avoid the bugs and/or to recover from their symptoms. Those who were not impacted by illness took advantage of the beautiful weather to travel around the North and others spent time away from the village to enjoy events in town such as the Chamber Music Festival. The cool winter weather has been great for the garden. The grass isn’t growing as quickly so there is more time to tend to the garden beds. For those of us growing the more temperate plants we have been rewarded with beautiful flower displays of camellias and azaleas. The rhododendrontropicalvarieties have been particularly spectacular this season with brilliant blooms after the unseasonal autumn rainfall. Some dedicated gardeners have daffodils and jonquils ready to burst into bloom in the spring and my beloved daphne is flowering for the very first time! In many village gardens the ever present and very persistent scrub turkeys have been wreaking havoc on favourite pot plants and garden beds. Not only do these inconsiderate intruders tip over and dismantle pot plants, but they shred and destroy expensive and treasured plants. It is heartbreaking at times to return home and discover the damage, but we are as persistent as the turkeys in trying to find ways and means to share our rainforest village and gardens with these feathered ‘friends’ (or foes!). Big news for ‘Len Cook Ceramics’ with Paluma’s very own Potter taking out yet another award for his work
On 22 July, Len was presented with the Betty Jackson Memorial Award at the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery in Townsville. The winning artwork is a Flower Container made from local clay with feldspar intrusions. The piece was fired in Len’s famous Anagama kiln. Congratulations to Len for this latest achievement. Social events will begin to ramp up towards the end of August. The SES and Paluma Rural Fire Brigade will continue with their regular meetings and on Saturday night the 20th August we go ‘Back to the 50’s’ at the Community Hall. The fun and dancing starts at 6.30 pm with 50’s tunes on the jukebox and the Bar will be open. It’s sure to be a fun night and a great time to catch up with much missed friends and neighbours. International Night then takes place on Saturday 17 September Warm regards and best wishes to Lynn Hyland who celebrated her birthday on 6 August!
As the end of winter approaches we continue to enjoy the cool nights at Paluma and the wood heaters are getting a good workout. With many clear nights there have been some rather spectacular sunsets on the range with brilliant orange and fiery pink and crimson skies at dusk. Such is life on the mountain. See you soon on the misty mountain at Paluma. Michele mbird09@bigpond.comBird
AED (Defibrillator) available at Paluma Community Hall for public use (near the main entrance door to the hall up the ramp)
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Wow. Wow. Wow . Thank you to everyone for making our Breast Cancer Fundraiser such a success in August. 75 players and many partners embraced the day by dressing up and playing 3 Ball Ambrose event for a great cause with all funds going to Breast Cancer Research.
Walking is a fabulous way to improve heart health
Bowls and Mystic Sands have had a great month last August and with 2 competitions to be held in September. It’s all go. Thursday night Barefoot Bowls has become so popular we now have two sessions 4pm and 6pm Beginners, Novices and experienced all welcome, bowls supplied . $4 for entertainment and a snag at the end of each session.. Sunday morning social bowls starts at 10am coaching available all welcome just turn up and register by 9:30 am
Grounds improvements are still being carried out by volunteers and Resort Workers with the course improving every day and our visitors coming from near and far to just play the course. Thanks again to everyone involved. Hit them straight but most of all have fun!
Cost?...........Your time Contact Trudi on 0432 325 733 Come along and join us, make new friends, get stronger and fitter and enjoy our lovely weather and community. Welcome!
BIG NEWS in August was local bowls personality Bruce Smallbon travelled to Brisbane for the Qld Multi Disability Championships and after 5 rounds made Gold Medal playoff and better news he won by 1 shot. His luck did not stay with him beaten by 1 in the bronze medal playoff in pairs. Special Thank you to all who donated to fund Bruce’s Trip. A special mention to Graeme Byrnes for being Bruce’s mentor and total support over his journey. A Job well done !!!
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$3500 raised for Breast Cancer Trial Research
September will see our members playing in Closed Club Championships which is a two day event on 27th and 28th September. This is a much sought after trophy/ award so we are sure to see some fantastic results
Why not come along and join other likeminded people who are walking to improve their overall health? You will be most welcome. The hardest thing to do is to put on your walking shoes!
Mystic Sands Golf Resort will be holding a Pineapple Festival Golf Competition on Friday 9 September as well as a Pineapple Festival Bowls Competition on Sunday 11 September. For details of either competition contact Mystic Sands Golf Resort on: 4770 7355.
MysticRossiter.Sands Golf and Country Club Inc will be donating $3500 to Breast Cancer Trial Research. What a fantastic result and thank you everyone.
Best Dressed Gent: Ian Dow Third place team: John Gurd, Greg Hankinson (Hank) and Rhonda Edwards Second place team: Robert Perkins, Greg McIntosh and Richard Howard Winning Team: Rhonda Gurd, Michael and Felicity
YOUR PACE OR MINE WALKING GROUP
Prize Winners Best Dressed Cart : Jason Radcliffe Best Dressed Lady: Erika Alderson
Now with the weather warming up time for locals to venture to the club and join the many visitors in a friendly game of lawn bowls. Keep an eye on the Mystic Sands Golf and Bowls news in the Rolly for dates of the competitions. Big Challenge in October , the golfers have challenged the Bowlers to a double play off. More News to come next month.
Mystic Sands Golf Club
How does it work? You walk at your own pace, for as long or short a time as you choose. The Group decides next week’s walk during the current walk. Where? Different routes are walked, in the Balgal Beach Rollingstone areas, ranging from the Beach to local Parks. When? The Group meets on Wednesday afternoons and walk at various start times, depending on the Season (currently 4.30pm 5.30pm)
Special thanks to those who donated in many ways including Rollingstone Lions Club, Narelle and Glenn Luckie, Mystic Sands Golf Resort, our Members, Social Golfers and Our RV visitors.
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DVConnect Mensline is a statewide telephone service offering free confidential counselling, referral and support to men affected by domestic or family violence. (9am to 12 midnight, 7 days a week) raising their grandchildren. For more information visit:. The service was set up by the Queensland Government Department of Communities to support grandparents who are
Kids Helpline
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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.
The only requirement for Alcoholics Anonymous membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for Alcoholics Anonymous 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 Ifsobriety.youor 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 https://www.grandparentsqld.com.au/
Lifeline provides Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to crisis support and suicide prevention services. (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
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DVConnect Womensline is a statewide telephone service offering free professional and non judgemental telephone support to women who are experiencing domestic or family violence. They can help women to obtain safe refuge accommodation, confidential counselling and referral to other services. (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
DVConnect Mensline 1800 600 636
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Helpline is a national, free, private and confidential phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25 years. (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
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32 Service Number All Emergency Calls (including Police, Fire, Ambulance and for reporting fallen powerlines) 000 Townsville Local Disaster Management LocalGroupDisaster 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 life threatening 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 Origin Energy Natural Gas and LPG Gas Emergencies leaks only 1800 808 526 North Regional Gas LPG Gas Emergencies 07 4774 5111 Telstra 13 22 03 Optus 13 13 44 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 TELEPHONEEMERGENCYNUMBERS 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 CommunityourSafe Stay up to date with current fire restrictions: https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au or https:// www.qfes.qld.gov.au Rural Fire Brigade Rollingstone/Hencamp: Raymond Pace: 4770 7285 / 0427 116 604 Fire Warden: Rob Pratt: 0407 634 361 Call from anywhere in Australia— 24 hours/7 days
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Rollingstone Rag, September 2022 33 Rollingstone & District Community Assoc Inc. 44 Community Cres, Rollingstone 4816 Committee: President: Sue Von Wald 0407 753 562 Treasurer: Lynne Prytherch .................................... 47707 689 Hon. Secretary Chris Martin 47707 855 Angie Barr 0417 027 700 Deb Calder 47707 474 Geoffrey Prytherch 47707 689 Ann Martin 0408 100 083 Phil Thompson………………………………..0412.416.027 All CorrespondenceTheto: Secretary 44 Community Crescent, Rollingstone Qld 4816 Community Centre Manager ............................................Chris Martin RTC Monday Friday 8am 4pm………………….47707 855 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 131444 EMERGENCY ......................................................................... 000 CRIMESTOPPERS 1800 333 000 Rural Fire Brigade Rollingstone Raymond Pace 47707 285 / 0427 116 604 Fire Permit Rob Pratt 0407 634 361 Toomulla Rudi Schwarz 47707 813 S.E.S. Emergency Flood or Storm..................................................... 13 2500 Duty Phone 0460 692 749 Rollingstone State School Principal: Andrew Stallman 47707 313 Rollingstone state school P & C Assoc. President: Annie O’Brien…………………………….……0418 252 450 Email : Rollysspandc@gmail.com Mutarnee State School Principal: Michael Blake 47708 131 Ambulance C/O Northern Beaches Station 47786 033 Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club Inc.
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Playgroup North Townsville Community Hub 47516 511 Paluma & District Community Association
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President: Bruce Smith 0407 157 515
Rollingstone RSL President: Ewan Cameron 0417 719 043 Secretary: Anna McRae: secretary@rollingstonerslqld.net.au
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Justices Of The Peace Chris Martin, Community Centre, M F 8am 4pm..........47707 855
Secretary: Cheryl Pearson 47707 027 Toomulla Community Association President: Rhonda Schwarz 47707 813 Contact Numbers Refuge 47745 Ambulance (after hours) 47745 Inspection 47744 Stock 47738 Parks & Wildlife Service 47212 N.Q. Wildlife Care Group 0414 Bird 47707 356 / 0412 965 535 Preston (Vet) TXT 0403 262 212 on REPORT 19
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President: Gavin Love...................................0419 387 856
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President: Jamie Oliver 0408 710 030 Email: …………………………….. j.k.oliver@outlook.com
Secretary: Kerrie Cochrane ..........................0412 492 861 Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club Inc Email: fishermanslandingfishingclub@gmail.com
1st. V. President: Sarah Swan 0439 492 351
Secretary: Kim Love 0419 387 856 Mystic Sands Golf Resort 355
Rollingstone Rag, September 2022 34 Rosco, Olga, Nessie & Eamon Rollingstone General Store 6.30am to 5pm every day 21 Rollingstone Street, North Queensland 4816 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 FRESH COFFEE Barista quality Bounce coffee Latte, cappuccino, caramel, skinny, etc. Try our chocolate muffins Barbeque Sausages Lean Mince Rump Steak Rosco’s famous ham off the bone FRESH MEAT IN CRYOVAC PAKS Potatoes Onions Tomatoes Eggs Bananas Pineapples Plus Extensive range of Frozen Vegetables FRESH FUIT AND VEGIES POST OFFICE 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 NEED HARDWARE? Lots of new stock on display. Going Fishing? We stock tackle, lines, lures, BAIT for local conditions Rosco & Olga
RSL Meat Tray, Raffles & Goose Club @ Mystic Sands Golf Resort 9am17 12pm Op Shop Project Outback Dental at Balgal Beach CentreMedical International6.30 Night at the Community Hall. PALUMA Mass7.30am18at Hall 9am19 Line dancing at Hall 12.30 Cards @ Hall 7 AApmMeeting at RTC 11am20 1pm Paluma History Display HallBoard1.30pmGames@ 9am21 Indoor Bowls 4.30pmLIBRARYMOBILE11.30am Your Pace or Mine GroupWalking 8am22 Community3pm Bus 9amShopping Cards (in Community) 5.30pm Barefoot Bowls @ Golf Resort 7pm RaDCA AGM 23 NO 5.15pmCIRCUITWEIGHTCLASS
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RSL Meat Tray, Raffles & Goose Club @ Mystic Sands Golf Resort Rollingstone5pm24 Rural Fire SeeCelebrationCommunityBrigadepage24 Mass7.30am25at Hall 926am Line dancing at Hall 12.30 Cards @ Hall 7 AApmMeeting at RTC 11am27-1pm Paluma History Display 5.30pm Lions MeetingDinner 9am28 Indoor Bowls 10am - Carer’s Meeting with “Selectability” 4.30pm Your Pace or Mine GroupWalking SES6.45pmtraining 8am29Community3pm Bus 9amShopping
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RSL Meat Tray, Raffles & Goose Club @ Mystic Sands Golf Resort 3 Erect7am marquees @ Pace Park Balgal8am FirstLanding.Market,BeachatTheaidCourse @ Community Hall 9am 12 noon Op Shop Mass7.30am4at Hall 9am5 Line dancing at Hall 12.30pm Cards @ Hall 7 AApmMeeting at RTC 11am6-1pm Paluma History Display 5.30pm Lions MeetingBusiness 9am7 Indoor Bowls CompetitionFestivalPineapplepainting entries Communityto Centre office by 4pm 4.30LIBRARYMOBILE11.30ampm Your Pace or Mine GroupWalking 8am8Community3pm Bus 9amShopping Cards (in Community) NoTCH9.30am Mobile Playgroup @ Hall & Second Bite Food 5.30pmStall Barefoot Bowls @ Golf Resort
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The 2022 State Multi Disability Life Stream Open Singles Championships were held in Brisbane recently. The winner of the Gold Medal was Bruce Smallbon who plays at Mystic Sands Golf Resort. Awesome job!
Rollingstone School camp at Paluma . Up on the high ropes
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The Pace family has been in the Rural Fire Service since the local branch’s inception in the 1960's. The tradition carries on today with family having roles as First Officers, Secretary, Fire Warden and members in the local brigades. Here's Raymond Pace as First Officer for the Rollingstone brigade accepting the opening plaque for the new station.
BREAST CANCER FUND RAISER DAY AT THE MYSTIC SANDS GOLF RESORT Welcome CommunitytoDay(below)
Congratulations to Dianne Greene on being presented Life Membership from Swimming Queensland. Di has been a Technical Official for over 40 years. She was the first female to become a starter. ( Di with Erin the SQ President).
