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MORE TO LOVE The editor’s desk I am extremely ‘pro’ our rural industries but I am yet to be convinced a planned free-range egg farm on a 45-acre block at Freestone, as was approved by the council last month, is in the right place. We cover this issue inside today and of course, there are always two sides to every story. I applaud the young couple behind the proposal for their get-up-and-go attitude, but I can also understand the many concerns of the neighbours. What is more concerning however is the decision-making process which has been employed here. It would appear none of our elected representatives bothered to go and inspect the area in question, which to me would be a no-brainer when a development application draws numerous public objections. But even more concerning are the changes to the planning scheme on the basis of which this venture was approved. Not only have they not been signed off by the State Government as yet, they also potentially pave the way for intensive animal industries to be approved in sensitive agricultural areas and undermine previous sensible planning principles. At the end of the day, the community has the right to expect due scrutiny of and consistency in assessing development proposals on the part of our elected councillors. - Jeremy Sollars, editor.

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SALEYARDS REPORT SOON the committee to advise council what to do with regards to the EOI”. The possible leasing out of the Warwick Saleyards to a private operator has been a hot topic in recent months, with many connected with the rural sector adamant the saleyards make a profit and should continue to be directly managed by the council. The saleyards returned a $264,998 profit in the 2016-'17 financial year. The council’s September general meeting has been changed from Wednesday 27 September to next Wednesday 20 September and will be held at 9am at the Stanthorpe Chambers on Marsh Street. ●

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A report from a meeting of the Southern Downs Regional Council’s Saleyards Advisory Committee held last Thursday 7 September will be presented to next week’s council meeting in Stanthorpe. The council would not confirm this week if expressions of interest (EOIs) for the potential leasing out of the Warwick Saleyards were discussed at the meeting or if the minutes would be made public, unlike those of at least two meetings of the committee held earlier this year. Minutes of a committee meeting held on Friday 4 August which were publicly released note that council chief executive officer David Keenan advised the committee members it was “up to

He said the road was carrying increasing traffic volumes due to new residents in the Rosenthal Heights area. “Under the old Rosenthal Heights council, it was re-sheeted and graded a couple of times a year,” Mr Harm said. “In those days the grader drivers knew how to form up a table drain but that’s gone by the board now. “A few years back after the floods this road got right down to clay - we’ve been paying a fair bit in rates over the past 30 years, I really feel this road should be sealed at least part of the way, it’s unsafe the way it is.” Council advice shows the only road in that area to be maintained in the 2016-2017 financial year was Glenvale Road, where both Mayor Tracy Dobie and Cr Rod Kelly have properties. Re-sheeting in 2016-2017 was done on 30 gravel roads across the region. ●

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The Southern Downs Regional Council says a list of gravel roads to be resheeted across the region in the first half of 2018 will be announced in the “near future” once its funding share is confirmed following Cyclone Debbie earlier this year. The Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) is a joint federal and state funding program to fix road and other council assets damaged following high intensity rainfall and other weather events. Gravel roads to be re-sheeted before Christmas this year include Warfields Road at Allora, Warner Street at Rosenthal Heights, Wickham Road at Thanes Creek, Bald Mountain Road at Wallangarra and Derreen and Sladevale roads in Warwick. Not on the list, however, is Kingsleigh Road at Rosenthal Heights, on which long-time resident Ian Harm has been asking for maintenance to

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Mark and Rebecca Kinsella say they were “shocked“ at the level of reaction to their plan.

outhern Downs Regional Council last month approved a free-range egg farm east of Warwick on the basis of planning scheme amendments yet to be signed off by the State Government. The couple behind the egg farm plan, Mark and Rebecca Kinsella, gained council approval at the August meeting to establish the venture on their property on Jack Smith Gully Road at picturesque Freestone, despite 16 formal objections from neighbours, some of whom have described the proposal as “a nightmare”. Councillors gave approval for up to 3000 laying hens on the 18.3 hectare property, despite the proposal being in contravention of current planning rules which stipulate that a poultry farm with more than 1000 birds must be on a property at least 100 hectares in size. The current council planning scheme also requires a minimum 500 metre setback from the property boundaries - with the Kinsellas only being required to put in place a 10-metre buffer “strip” with tree-plantings around their perimeter. The nearest neighbouring residence to the Kinsella property is just 185 metres from their northern boundary. Properties on Jack Smith Gully Road and nearby areas are classed as being in the “Alluvial Plains” precinct of the Rural Zone, with current planning rules stating “intensive animal industries” - such as a poultry farm with more than 200 birds - are “generally not located in the precinct because of likely impacts on water and scenic values, loss of productive land (and the) existing closely settled character of the precinct”. The current ‘Rural Zone Code’ also states poultry farms with more than 200 birds should be located “on very large holdings in the traprock and sandstone rises areas in the central and western parts of the region”. Neighbours of the Kinsellas have told the Free Times of their serious concerns about noise from the birds, dust, odour, water contamination, disease and rodents and feral animals such as wild dogs being attracted by up to 3000 hens, in an area which is primarily smaller ‘lifestyle’ rural blocks. At least one neighbouring owner plans to lodge a legal appeal against the council approval. In all, the council received 16 objections to the Kinsella proposal and three in support. Neighbours are also concerned the only water source on the Kinsella property is a small dam, and the sloping property itself forms a small “valley” which can be inundated during extreme rainfall. They also claim neither mayor Tracy Dobie or any of the councillors inspected the Kinsella property in person - despite being given assurances an inspection by some or

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Neighbours in the Jack Smith Gully Road area have objected to the Kinsella plan and at least one plans to lodge a legal appeal against the council’s approval.

all of the councillors would happen - or if they fully read and understood the report prepared by council officers for the August meeting, which recommended approval of the Kinsella plan with conditions. Cr Marika McNichol did visit the area and met with neighbours - after the council meeting and vote. The Free Times asked the council to confirm if the mayor and councillors had read the report - and the neighbours’ objection statements - and if assurances had been given about an on-site inspection by councillors. A council spokeswoman said the development approval “has been issued” and “council wishes to make no further comment at this time”. The council’s director of Planning, Environment and Corporate Services Ken Harris did, however, confirm that the council “resolved to proceed with the proposed amendments to the Intensive Animal Industry code at its general meeting on 24 May 2017”. “These amendments, and all of the proposed major amendments to the Southern Downs Planning Scheme, have been forwarded to the deputy premier for her approval for council to adopt the proposed amendments.”

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f the amendments are approved by the State Government, properties like the Kinsella’s could potentially gain approval for up to 400,000 laying hens, as part of the council’s bid to encourage new rural industries, including intensive animal industries within floodplains in the ‘Alluvial Plains’ precinct. While neighbours of the Kinsella’s are pro the rural sector - with most having some form of livestock on their properties - they remain unconvinced councillors fully scrutinised the Kinsella application, and are adamant their property is far too small for up to 3000 hens.

They also claim the council gave them no notice that the Kinsella application would be considered at the August council meeting despite being assured they would be notified so they could attend. The application also had to be re-advertised after the council wrongly classed it as ‘animal husbandry’ when initially received. The controversy over the Kinsella proposal highlights decision-making processes over rural industries by councillors, who at their August meeting refused a proposal for a 3150 cattle feedlot on a 335 hectare property on Warfields Road at Allora, on the basis it was too close to surrounding properties and out of character with the locality. Councillors received legal advice about the feedlot refusal during a confidential session of last month’s meeting.

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ark and Rebecca Kinsella say they were “shocked” at the level of concern and objection from neighbours to their free range egg farm plan. The couple have a “passion for poultry” and while they’re currently both working full-time, they’re determined to pursue their dream of commercial egg production as a full-time livelihood down the track. They purchased their Jack Smith Gully Road property in May of this year and say initial inquiries to the council prior to the final sale suggested their plan would be suitable for the location. Their plan involves rotating the laying hens in moveable housing and “strip grazing” to protect pasture. Rebecca told the Free Times they are prepared to go “all the way” to fight any appeal lodged against the council

approval of their plan. “The approval is for 3000 birds, but we may not get to 3000, and we’d be starting with 500,” Rebecca said this week. “We understand stocking densities and we are confident we have well and truly enough room on the property for what we’re proposing. “We are also very confident that the screening we will use on the boundaries will help to reduce any impacts, while the trees become established. “We were quite shocked by the reaction of some of the neighbours - we did think about having them around for a chat and to talk through our plans, but by that stage some had already put in objections, so we thought ‘just leave it’. “This is a farming area and I don’t see how our plan is any different to having cattle. “The council wouldn’t have approved (the application) if it wasn’t following the regulations.” Rebecca said she understood neighbours’ concerns about odour, but said chicken manure breaks down well into the soil and “dries out in the open paddock in the sun”. Mark grew up in a farming family and is passionate about the couple’s mantra of ‘back to basics farming’ and also preserving rare chicken breeds. The couple are keen to tap in the booming organic egg market and plan to sell their produce primarily in the local area, but if successful would expand to supply consumers in Toowoomba and Brisbane. “At the end of the day, we need to grow food for a growing population - where can we do that except in a farming area like this one?” Mark said. “We are in an extended dry period right now - but if we get some good seasons and some good pasture back, I think the neighbours will be surprised. “Chooks are good for pasture - we’ll be keeping them moving, there won’t be any bare ground.” ●

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CALL OUT FOR EGG-THROWERS They’ve found a Billy Hughes - but organisers of the upcoming reenactment of Warwick’s famous ‘eggthrowing incident’ are still looking for, well, egg-throwers. The Warwick Community Performing Arts Group is behind plans for the reenactment of the incident 100 years after it took place, on 29 November at the Warwick railway station. For the non-local or the uninitiated, Prime Minister Billy Hughes was pelted with an egg at the Warwick Railway Station on the date in question in 1917 over his pro-conscription stance, during a whistle-stop tour promoting the ‘Yes’ vote for the second conscription referendum in December 1917. The culprit was Patrick Brosnan - an egg thrown by either his brother Bertie or a mate missed its target - and the incident led to the formation of the Australian Federal Police, after local coppers refused to come to the aid of an incensed Hughes. Peter von Stieglitz, a Warwick local and a Downlands student auditioned for and won the part of Billy Hughes and the role of Senior Sergeant Kenny will be played by Vic Foote. Jessica Goodlet is the narrator but the organisers are still seeking the pivotal roles of the egg throwers, and non-speaking crowd members are also wanted. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has

Billy Hughes been invited to attend this November’s re-enactment, at which the Australian Federal Police will unveil a plaque. The Light Horse, Cloudstreet, Warwick Town Crier Bob Townshend, the Warwick City Brass Band and bush poet Amy Bradfield will also help celebrate the occasion. Those interested in performing as egg-throwers or non-speaking crowd members are asked to contact Clare McHugh Von Stieglitz on 0437 863 886, or email claremcvs@gmail.com, or message the Facebook group ‘Warwick Community Performing Arts”. ●

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COUNCIL SPOKE IN BILLYCART WHEELS BY JEREMY SOLLARS The Southern Downs Regional Council has declined to comment on the cancellation of the Warwick Wacky Racers which were to have been held on Saturday 1 October, other than to say it “respects” the decision of the organisers. The billycart event was last week called off by organisers Total Driver after the council advised they would need to cough up $2500 for a traffic management plan and signage. The race day had been organised for William Street in west Warwick, with Total Driver spokesman Gene Corbett saying they would have had no way of recouping that amount of money and their decision was a “commercial one”. He said would-be participants had “bought amazing carts for their kids, sent them to panel beaters and mechanics to build them, paint them and tune them and were keen to go racing in Warwick”. “Imagine my utter frustration, after months of chasing council, submitting the same applications as they kept losing them and having endless conversations to support the event, that they chose not to, and didn’t event tell us until (we) phoned them yet again for an update,” Mr Corbett said. “The road block - they expect Total Driver to pay $2500 for the traffic

management plan and signs. “This is a huge out-of-pocket expense for a community event where last year we made $185 for thousands in outgoings and commitments. “This did not include, time, staff wages and other out-of-pocket expenses. “Last year, this council fee was a

grant, we still had to do all the work, ensure an approved person followed the plan, laid out the signs and packed everything up to return to council. “They literally did not have to do a thing, but provide signs sitting in their yard. “This year, they expect Total Driver to pay $2500 for this.

“It is with regret we have no choice but to cancel the Wacky Racers Billycart Championship in Warwick for 1 October. “This year’s event was going to be a cracker, car show, displays, rocker cover racing, entertainment for young and old and not to mention the Wacky Racers competing down William Street. “This reason for cancelling this year’s event is not the complete lack of council support, but their insistence on making us pay $2500 for the traffic management plan and their accompanying signs. “It just does not make any commercial sense. “I would like to stress, it is not about the money, it is about the council profiting from someone providing a community event that already generates substantial tourism and media that benefits the entire community.” The Free Times asked council to respond to the media release issued by Total Driver yesterday, Wednesday 6 September, in which the cancellation was announced. A spokeswoman for the Southern Downs Regional Council said, “the decision not to run Warwick Wacky Racers has been made by the applicant”. “Council respects that decision and makes no further comment.” Total Driver has said they would now move the Warwick event to Toowoomba. ●

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CHIP IN FOR CANCER RESEARCH It’s time to catch up with your favourite ladies to change the lives of women affected by cancer. Thousands of women across the state are expected to attend or host a Cancer Council ‘Girls’ Night In’ during the month of October to raise funds and awareness for breast and gynaecological cancers. Cancer Council Queensland CEO Chris McMillan urges all women to make a date for Girls’ Night In, talk about health and show support for other women impacted by cancer. “Hosting a Girls’ Night In is the perfect opportunity to get together with friends, while raising funds to support the one in six Queensland women who will be diagnosed with a breast or gynaecological cancer in their lifetime,” Ms McMillan said. “Events can be as big or small as you

would like - we’re expecting about 1200 pamper parties, clothes swaps, cooking nights or games nights this year in Queensland alone.” Every event gives hope to around 4200 women diagnosed with a women’s cancer each year in Queensland. Sadly, around 830 women also die from the disease on an annual basis. A Girls’ Night In costs a fraction of the price of going out and Ms McMillan encouraged those who attend Girls’ Nights In events to donate the money they saved to help those affected by cancer. Breast and gynaecological cancer facts: · Every day in Queensland, 12 women are diagnosed with a breast or gynaecological cancer and two die from the disease. · Women’s cancers include cancers of the breast, cervix, ovaries, uterus, vagina and vulva.

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WEAPONS CACHE UNCOVERED Police last month allegedly located a large number of illegal firearms and ammunition that had been buried on a property near Stanthorpe. It is alleged detectives had been conducting follow-up investigations in relation to the cold case murder of Philip Carlyle in 1997 when they located 11 handguns, two AR-15 rifles with fully automatic components, three rifle barrels - major components for longarm firearms - and in excess of 10,000 rounds of ammunition. A police media statement released on Monday said the firearms were allegedly located on Saturday 5 August in barrels, buckets and tubing buried on a property 20 minutes outside of Stanthorpe. A 66-year-old Reedy Creek man was charged with major firearms offences relating to the possession of illegal firearms and failure to secure ammunition properly and appeared in the Southport Magistrates' Court on Monday. Mr Carlyle, 47, an IT marketing manager, was found shot dead in an airconditioning plant room inside his Gold Coast office in April 1997. ●

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The Southern Downs Regional Council has announced a “tremendous” start to the Grants to Community program. Round One of council’s new 2017/'18 Grants to Community closed on 30 July with 26 applications submitted online via SmartyGrants requesting a combined total of over $180k in funding. In accordance with council’s Grants to Community Policy, the Grants to Community 2017/'18 Guidelines and through the assessment processes, 15 not-for-profit community organisations across the Southern Downs region have collectively received funding of $106,171 through Round One of the 2017/'18 Grants to Community. Round Two of Grants to the Community opened last Saturday 30 September 2017 and close on Sunday 29 October. There will be $118,829 of funding available for successful submissions to the Community Grant, Events Grant and Sport and Recreation Grant. If you have any questions or need assistance with council’s Grants to Community, contact council’s Grants Officer on 1300 697 372, visit council’s website, read the Guidelines or contact SmartyGrants. ● freetimes.com.au

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LOTUS RED FLASH TAKES ROOT

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As the weather has continued dry this week, and with no rain forecast in the foreseeable future, I thought I would continue with some more information on propagating the fabulous lotus red flash as it is really a plant everyone should find a place for. If propagating by cutting, take a tip cutting and strip off the lower leaves and pinch out the tip to make it branch out. They will require humidity to take root so maybe a plastic bag or plastic hot house would be a good idea. Resist the urge to pull a cutting up to see if roots are developing! Wait until roots can be seen coming through the drain holes. Repot to a larger pot and wait again until it is ready to put out in the ground or into a pot or hanging basket in any good free draining potting mix and enjoy a beautiful plant. An all-purpose slow release fertiliser at planting time will be of benefit in a pot or basket but in the ground mine has flourished with no special care. I will give it a feed soon though to keep it performing. I will also be looking out for the yellow flowered variety as a contrast to the beautiful red. As to succulents, if you have a dry area or rockery there is such an amazing range in size, shapes and colours it may be a useful idea to try. In another town in a past life, I had some friends who had just such an area and filled it with a wide variety of these plants and it really looked spectacular. It

I have seen some really different lilies in flower in a friend's garden recently in Warwick. I had never seen them before, but now know they are called “starfish lily” feraria crispa and that is exactly what they resemble. Other common names for this attractive lily are “Black Flag” and “Sea Spider”. From information I have been able to access, they come in two colours being purple and yellow. They are a perennial bulb, grow up to about 18 inches/45cm tall with the most amazing velvety, textured flowers that have three large and three short petals with very intricately frilled edges. They appear to be quite easy to grow. The flowers are only small (about 5cm across) but absolutely stunning, open successively on a multi-branched stem and each corm produces two to three stems. The corms are very unusual in shape, and it may be hard to tell which way is up so just plant them sideways and they will sort it out! They like to be about 4-5cm under the soil and 5cm apart. They come from South Africa and really enjoy hot dry summers and wet winters. Certainly worth trying to find and try. ●

was a dry bank from their high block down to the road, and these plants succeeded where all other options had failed to hold the soil and provide colour and interest as you pulled up kerb side. Colourful pig-face in different colours and leaf sizes provided huge splashes of brilliance and a mixture of sedums and Echeveria of various sizes and colours and different coloured flowers completed the picture and was very easy care. I’ve just had my attention drawn to some beautiful sedems in a catalogue with green leaves with pink edges, pink and mauve leaves and all with pink flowers on red/pink stems. The common blue grey rosette succulents

I have in a pot that seem to thrive on neglect and send up lovely spikes of red and yellow bell flowers are echeveria and come in an amazing range of colours from blues to deep red, bright red and a whole range in between. Some of the hybrids have frilly pink edges to the leaves and others have bright red tips. I have an area adjacent to the house that is probably an ideal place to have some as it is very difficult to keep watered for most other plants. When I was a child, the “Mother of Millions” was a common garden plant until it was realised it really was true to its name! It now presents an environmental problem out in the Goondiwindi area and probably other areas that I haven’t seen, growing freely along the roadside and in adjoining paddocks. They do look spectacular with their lovely red flower heads standing tall as you drive by. As they grow from every little leaf segment, they are almost impossible to eradicate in a paddock where livestock graze or native animals inhabit as they attach to them and spread widely as they move about, so this is one to avoid at all costs! Don’t forget the Garden Competition coming up in October. Entry forms are available as usual from Bryson’s Place at their new address 66 Palmerin Street. Entries close on Friday 6 October with judging commencing on Monday 9 October. ●

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ARTS SCENE

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COUNTRY DANCE ALIVE AND WELL

FOR YOUR DIARY … · Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery presents Crisps 2017 Youth Art Prize - ‘Transport Through Time in the Granite Belt’. Also at the Stanthorpe gallery is Denis Brockie’s ‘Separate Realities’, a retrospective of paintings on display from 14 October until 29 November · Warwick Art Gallery - Naomi Trotter and Juanita Faint present ‘Different Perspectives’, on display until 24 September, along with the Southern Downs Artists Exhibition - 28 September to 29 October · Warwick Arts Council presents ‘Kids, Pets and Art’ from 10am to 2pm on Saturday 7 October at the Warwick Cowboys Club House in Queens Park. Dalby twins Luke and Cody Cook from ‘House Rules’ will be special guests, with ‘Ask the Vet’ and activities for all the family. Food and bar available, $5 entry. ●

These days they are few and far between, so come and support this one - the Freestone Memorial Hall 50/50 Dance, a great mix of dance music, to be held at 6.30pm for a 7.15pm start on Saturday 23 September. Light supper provided and bar available pre-sale tickets are just $15 per person from Country Smiles Denture Clinic at 54 Guy Street, or from Warwick Sand and Gravel Supplies, 11 Briggs Street Warwick. You don’t have to be a dancer to enjoy a night at the Freestone Hall, with an evening of fun for everyone. Games, supper, bar, great music and community games for the non-dancers. Call 4666 1672 for information. This historic hall is the hub of the Freestone community in the heart of the Southern Downs. Managed by a dedicated committee of volunteers, it continues to provide a meeting place for social and informative events. Freestone Friendly Fridays are held on the first Friday of the month at 5.30pm and provide a space for locals and visitors to relax, wind down and reconnect. THE STORY OF THE POTTERS The Warwick Potters’ Association was formed in 1973 by an enthusiastic group, keen to learn pottery. A permanent home was difficult to maintain until the old Warwick Water Inspector’s residence in Barnes Park became available in 1986. Helen Madsen had the foresight to secure the house for the growing band of potters. Four years were spent renovating the

Getting a practice dance for a terrific night at Freestone Hall on the Saturday 23 September are Kirstin Payne, Tony McVeigh, Di and Kev Ryan and Judy and Paul Ward. building by members and their family and friends to become the workshop, gallery and meeting place that you see today. It has been 25 years since the Potters’ Place at Barnes Park (63 Horsman Road) was opened in 1992. The potters continue to promote the art of clay and support the Southern Downs community. The Hot Pots Soup Night and Clay Art Exhibition during Jumpers and Jazz is a special highlight for the potters, who volunteer their time to organise this and many other community events. Janna Pameijer, a clay sculptor from Maleny visited Warwick for a weekend at the Warwick Potters’ art space to tutor a very keen group of potters. ●

Standing proudly is ‘Groot’ by Robert Cullen, a ‘dyed in the wool’ wheel potter who tried his hand at clay sculpture.

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LET’S GET PHYSICAL If you are after something a little different, fun and physical for your children these September holidays, then look no further than your local YMCA, based at the Warwick Indoor Recreation and Aquatic Centre (WIRAC). The YMCA is all about empowering young people and promoting healthy living, so feel confident in bringing along your children to any of the following activities. WIRAC has its own internal rock wall and continue to run their world-famous ‘Rock Wall and Swim’ program every Tuesday and Thursday during the holidays. From 4.30pm to 5.30pm participants can pay just $5 and get one hour of rock wall activity and then follow this up with a swim. WIRAC wants to encourage more of the community to give their rock wall a go - there are 12 different rope climbs to choose from - so they are even running a free ‘Belay Instructor Course’ on Thursday 28 Sep so parents and siblings can use the rock wall on their own. You can choose

either 12 noon or 5pm for this 60-minute course and it’s free. Each Wednesday, WIRAC will conduct an all-day sports clinic and children can participate in netball, basketball, futsal or the rock wall. At the end of the day, they can finish with a free swim - they'll sleep well after this day. They can choose their sessions - $12 per session or pay $40 for the day. During the second week of the holidays, WIRAC will conduct a learn to swim intensive program for primary aged children. As part of LTS week, they are offering one session free when you book and pay for the five sessions. First-in, best-dressed - so don’t leave it for too long as this is a great way to progress your child through the learn to swim skills and competencies. WIRAC is also supporting the Anglicare Holiday Program on Monday 25 September. This is a free day for five to 12-yearolds, but you must book through Anglicare on 1300 114 397. For all other details call WIRAC on 4661 7955. ●

Why have them climbing the walls at home these holidays when they can climb the one at WIRAC?

School Holiday Program at Warwick Indoor Recreation & Aquatic Rockwall & Swim – Only $5 Every Tue & Thu 4.30 – 5.30pm Plus FREE BELAY INSTRUCTOR COURSE THU 28 SEP

Sports Clinics $12 per session or $40 all day Each Wed 9-3pm Netball 9-10.15, Basketball 10.30-11.45, Futsal 12.30-1.45, Rockwall 2-3

Learn to Swim Intensive Mon 25 – Fri 29 Sep $56 normally $70 Classes available for primary school age Free Anglicare Holiday Program on Mon 25 Sep for children 5-12 yrs call 1300 114 391 for Booking & Info

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It’s Railway Hotel Allora Cup time again - head along to Allman Park Racecourse in Warwick this Saturday 16 September for a great day of fun and frivolity on the track and trackside. Gates open at 10am, with free entry for the five-race program. TAB, bookies and a bar and canteen will be available on the day. It’s a fun-filled day out for the whole family with market stalls, a jumping castle, ice-cream truck and a pure-bred Arabian horse race after the last of the five races. There will also be a special visit from the Queensland Fire Service and much more. Prizes for the best-dressed lady, man, couple and boy and girl. And don’t forget the Railway Hotel Allora Cup Calcutta tomorrow night, Friday 15 September at the Railway Hotel from 6pm - meals, drinks and live Calcutta action - bring your friends and form a syndicate. To book a seat on the bus from Allora on the Saturday phone the Warwick Turf Club on 4661 1023. ●

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National Seniors Warwick will visit the Australian Army Museum at Oakey on Thursday 14 September, departing at 7.30am then to Wellcamp Airport, Brinbella Gardens. Morning tea, lunch, entries and travel all inclusive. Book now at Suncorp until Friday 8 September. Phone Carmel on 4661 3136 for more information.

FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER Friends of St Mark's Anglican Church Annual Spring Fashion Parade will be on Friday 15 September at St Mark's Hall, Grafton Street. Admission $10, booking essential, entertainment, lucky door prize and multi-draw raffle. For tickets contact Elaine Stewart on 4661 3940 or 0448 139 409 by Friday 8 September. Warwick Blue Light Disco Pyjama Party will be on Friday 15 September at Leslie Park from 6pm-8.30pm. $5 entry, Year 9 students and below, children under 6 must have parental supervision. Face painting, balloon twirling, sausage sizzle and drinks. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at drop-off and pick-up. Visit bluelightqld. org for info.

Ena McIntosh with the emergency department waiting room mural that is set to be decomissioned. Warwick Singles Social Club Over 50s will meet on Friday 22 September at the Warwick RSL from 6pm for dinner. Join us for social occasions regularly for friendship, meet new people, coffee, movies, chat. Contact warwickssc@ gmail.com. or Jen on 0400 505 943.

SATURDAY 24 SEPTEMBER Freestone Dance will be on Saturday 23 September from 6.30pm. $15 per person, entertainment by DJ Vince and Dianne Mead. Tickets at door or pre-sale tickets from Country Smiles or Warwick Sand and Gravel Supplies.

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Warwick Pension League is holding its 80th Birthday Party on Thursday 21 September at Cowboys Clubhouse, Queens Park starting with morning tea at 9.30am. Lunch will be $20 each. Afternoon tea will be provided. Inquiries to Ruby on 0438 674 803 or 4664 4163.

Travelling Country Music Club Social will be on Sunday 24 September at Cowboys Clubhouse from 10.30am 5pm. Endless cups of tea or coffee all day, two-course lunch plus afternoon tea, all for just $8 per adult. Inquiries contact Marlene on 4661 3930 or Del on 4661 3023 or Ruby on 4664 4163. Warwick and District Historical

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An Indigenous mural painted on a wall at Warwick Hospital will be commemorated before being decommissioned to make way for a $3 million emergency department upgrade. The artwork, currently located in the Warwick Hospital Emergency Department waiting room, was painted by internationally acclaimed local Indigenous artist Colin Wightman - now deceased Society Inc. Open Day will be on Sunday 24 September at 79-83 Dragon Street from 10 am to 3pm. Entry $5, morning tea and light lunch available, bric-a-brac and plant sale, butter making, whip making, demonstrations, memorabilia and more. Phone 4661 3234 or 0429 941 073.

SATURDAY 30 SEPTEMBER Liston Community Hall Welcome to Spring Dance will be on Saturday 30 September from 7pm. Admission $10, children under 12 free, lucky door, raffle and Monte Carlo prizes. Please bring a plate to share for supper.

FRIDAY 6 OCTOBER Warwick Singles Social Club Over 50s will meet on Friday 6 October at the Warwick Golf Club for dinner from 6pm. Join us for social occasions regularly for friendship, meet new people, coffee, movies, chat. Contact warwickssc@ gmail.com. or Jen on 0400 505 943.

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- assisted by Ena McIntosh and Joanne Duncan in 2000. The mural will be ceremonially decommissioned before being photographed, framed and redisplayed in the upgraded emergency department after construction has been completed. Warwick Hospital director of nursing Anita Bolton said the artwork had brought great enjoyment over the years. ● St Mark's Women's Guild 55th Annual Rose Festival will be on Friday 13 October at St Mark's Hall. Competition schedules detailing the five sections are available from St Marks Church Office, from the Parish website www. warwickanglican.org.au or by emailing sue.nalder@gmail.com. Entries brought to the hall between 8.30am-10.30am. Call Joyce on 4661 1938 or Sue on 0427 962 281 for further information.

WEDNESDAY 18 OCTOBER Warwick Horticultural Society Spring Flower Show will be on Wednesday 18 October and Thursday 19 October at St Mary’s Hall, Wood Street, Warwick.

SATURDAY 21 OCTOBER Warwick Uniting Church Spring Fair will be on Saturday 21 October, corner Guy and Fitzroy Street, Warwick from 9am1pm. Bargains, entertainment, food and much more. Contact Marg on 4661 2166 or Sue on 4661 1454 for more information.

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RUNNING WITH A SENSE OF DIRECTION ORIENTEERS TAKE ON AMIENS Competitors from as young as 10 to 85 made up the 180 orienteers from across Australia and a contingent from overseas navigated their way through the Amiens forest last weekend for two days of Orienteering in Qld Championships. Among the winners was Warwick’s Simeon Burrill who won the Men’s Under 21 event. Earlier in the year, Burrill competed in the Junior World Championships in Finland. Orienteering is growing popularity as a sport and on the weekend it was easy to see how and why it is such a family oriented sport. Parents and children can compete side by side and enjoy the outdoors together. Bullecourt Bounders hosted the event in conjunction with Toowoomba club Range Runners. Local representative Liz Bourne was delighted with the event, but had her hands full when one of the junior female competitors injured her knee in a remote location and had to be stretchered out of the forest. Both inter-state and overseas competitors praised the weekend’s courses which are rated by many as some of the best they have seen because of their diversity. FINALS BUZZ There is the fizz of finals football in the air after an amazing start to the NRL finals. What a smorgasbord of great games. If you are a League fan and didn’t enjoy week one of the finals then you are very hard to please. Nail-biting finishes, amazing come-frombehind wins, Cam Smith’s record breaking game and, of course, heart break and losses. You can tell there will be more stings in the tail of the 2017 finals before we get to the GF. The Melbourne Storm still look warm favourites but were not at their very best against the Eels. They still found a way to win and are sure to iron out a few glitches during their week off. Roosters fans were cock-a-hoop after they stole a win from under the Broncos noses. While the Roosters enjoy a week off, the Broncos can expect to be doing plenty of work after copping a verbal caning from their normally tight lipped coach. The Panthers closed the door on the Sea Eagles season in an impressive performance. There was none more impressive than the Cowboys, who it seems don’t mind giving their supporters and coach heart palpitations, leaving it until the last gasp to snatch victory from the Sharks. And so the carnival roles on. This week the Broncos host the Panthers with the rumour mill in overdrive suggesting captain Matt Moylan is set to make a surprise return. Reports suggest it is doubtful that the Broncos captain will recover from his hamstring problem to join the team. Hard to see the Broncos playing worse than they did last week, and I doubt there is much more improvement left in the Panthers. Broncos to redeem themselves at Suncorp. The Cowboys feature in another thriller when they meet the Eels in the second semi-final. No tomorrows if you lose here. The Cowboys go into the game again as underdogs with the Eels expected to win, but that means little to the Cowboys who have shown they fear no side. There are more mouth-watering match ups to look forward to in this game. The Cowboys probably shouldn’t win, but after last week you just have to believe. The impossible they can do miracles take them just a little longer. 22 SOUTHERN FREE TIMES

Ballandean player Tim Carnell gets his side on the board with a header that landed in the back of the net in the recent Stanthorpe Football grand final. Unfortunately, it was not enough to get his side a win. THEY CAME AND TRIED Organisers of the Mallet Players Come N Try Day at the Stanthorpe croquet facilities were pleased with the number of prospective players who attended their open day on Saturday. It rounded out a busy period for club members who have been juggling normal fixtures, selling raffle tickets and preparing for the Come N Try morning. Lucky winner of the annual raffle was L. Hagaman. The funds raised from the raffle will contribute to the costs associated with the coring and sanding of the greens. The golf croquet group pitched in to set up the field in preparation for the Come N Try day while many others were busy cooking up a storm for a special morning tea. The group was joined by an unexpected but special visitor who surveyed the goings on from the safety of a nearby gumtree - a koala. First on the itinerary was golf croquet. Captain Elaine Brown mentored the guests and members. One of the guests even scored a hole-in-one, which he modestly attributed to good luck. Association croquet began at 11.30am, under the experienced guidance of qualified coaches Pat Schnoor and Margaret Dickenson. Three guests and three club members who had not previously played this game joined in the fun. These matches normally run for about two hours, so the players retired well before that and enjoyed the lunch break. Following the break, guests joined the group of experienced players in their first game of gateball. Andrea Denkewitz refereed the game and guided the new players. The novices played extremely well during the three-game match. Some accurate strokes and a bit of rivalry made for interesting and enjoyable play. The club anticipates several will join the ranks shortly. If you have any inquiries, give Sharyn a call on 4681 2186 or drop in to the croquet greens on Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday mornings. ACCIDENT SHAKES RUGBY LEAGUE COMMUNITY The thoughts and prayers of the rugby league community have been with a Goondiwindi family involved in a single vehicle accident as they travelled Clifton last weekend for grand final games. The incident has shaken the entire rugby league community. As a result of the accident the under-14 grand final was cancelled and the Goondiwindi Blue and the MIT Jets/ Gremlins declared joint winners. The girls League Tag grand final between Goondiwindi and Tenterfield was postponed to a date to be decided however on Monday

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it was announced that out of respect, the Goondiwindi girls would not contest the final handing the premiership to Tenterfield. Two of the scheduled grand finals were decided on Saturday. In the under-12 game Tenterfield defeated Wattles 30-22 and in the under-16 game Goondiwindi Blue had a 24-16 win over Collegians Blue. A Go Fund Me account has been set up by the GJRL to help support the family involved in the accident. All monies raised will go directly to helping with rehabilitation expenses for all involved. Donations can also be made directly to the club’s bank account if preferred. For further details, contact the Goondiwindi Junior Rugby League or visit their Facebook page. BILLYCART WASHUP The rivalry was intense as competitors in each round of the 2017 Billycart Bash lined up in the shadows of the Ballandean Pyramid. Most importantly Billycarters of all ages, spectators and organisers had a great time. The maximum speed clocked down Jacobsen Road this year was 48kmph. In a nod toward the high standard of carts and drivers there were only three minor incidents on the track and most importantly no injuries. Keeping the win “in house” in the opens event was Ballandean State School acting principal, Sue Evans, racing one of the stable of Haynes Racing Carts. For her efforts, Evans took home a trophy and won the V8cuper car driving experience at the Holder performance Driving Centre, Norwell. She is sure to get an adrenalin rush when she takes up the Hot Laps offer. The major prize once again kindly donated by Sirromet Wines. Winners from the 5-7, 8-11, and 12-15 age categories all received a trophy and the first place getters picked up a $40 voucher from Bendigo Bank Stanthorpe community branch. There are some familiar names from previous Billycart Bash events as the youngsters progress through the ranks and improve their skills. Category winners 5-7 age group sponsored by Landmark Ballandean:-1st Lilly Simpson; 2nd Ruby Galvin; 3rd Amelia Perkins 8-11 Age group sponsored by Speranzas Mobile Welding: - 1st Brendan Wells, 2nd Hunter Robertson; 3rd Zane Daley 12-15 Age Group sponsored by Wilshire and Co:-1st Sidney Hollingsworth; 2nd Allegra Daveson; 3rd Mathew Pickham. Opens sponsored by Lindsay Transport: - 1st Susan Evans; 2nd Tom Scott; 3rd Kerri Muller. The Schools Challenge was won by Stanthorpe State High (Sidney Hollingsworth) and the Pride of Eukey race

was won by Kerri Muller. Organisers wish to thanks the many sponsors, the small army of volunteers, entrants and spectators who again helped to make this Ballandean State School fundraiser another success. Photos of the day are available for purchase at www. shaneandersenphotography.net.bash WREN GRABS THE ATTENTION Dianne Wren caught the attention of all her fellow players last week during the golf croquet games when she executed a clever jump Shot from two feet out, and her efforts bought play to a halt. Shirley Page and Justin Liddy each landed a hole in one, and on a day where skills were well and truly on display Elaine Brown and Shirley Page had the top aggregate score of 11. In game one, Val Fancourt and Dianne Wren had a 13-10 win over Shirley Page and Bev Sullivan. Elaine Brown and Justin Liddy, each played two balls and the game ended in an 11-all draw. Both scored six with one ball and five with the second. Game two was a triples game and Elaine Brown, Val Fancourt and Justin Liddy played Dianne Wren, Bev Sullivan and Shirley page. This game also finished in a 10-all draw. Scores in all the games played this week illustrate just how even the competition is at the moment. MCMILLAN BREAKS DROUGHT On Saturday, a good field turned out for the single stableford played at the Wallangarra Golf club. Winner, Brendan McMillian ended a short drought when he finished one clear of runner-up Kevin Williams. Tony Murphy took out the captain stakes and topped off a good day by taking the approach on the 14th and snaring the birdies nest on the seventh. Steve Hampstead didn’t go home empty-handed; he took the pin shot on the 15th. It will be busy on the Wallangarra greens this weekend. A single stroke will be played on Saturday and will be followed by the annual Golf World Day Two Ball Ambrose, on Sunday. Cost of Sunday’s game is $25 per person and lunch is included. Tee off is between 9am and 9.30am. Grab your partner for an enjoyable day. Golfers and non-golfers are all welcome. THREE TIMES A BREEZE FOR WATERWORTH AND O’BRIEN The Stanthorpe Foursomes championships was decided last Sunday, an alternate shot event played over 27 holes. The team of Matt Waterworth and Mick O’Brien returned a winning score of 117 to continue their dominance in this event, taking the title for the third year running. Taking the Second division title was the team of Graham Tonkin and Ron Batterham who needed 134 for the round to take the win. The Best nett scores in A Division went to Tom Fittock and Alan Kerr and in second division it was the pairing of Angelo Maugeri and Aaron Simmers. The ladies event, also played over 27 holes, came down to an extra hole play-off before Lynette Ludlow and Racheal Hendry claimed the title. Neta Thouard and Lorraine Evans, unsuccessful in the play off, did however end up with the best nett in the ladies event. The men’s Foursome event was sponsored by Andersens Carpets and Lyn Ludlow and Mandy Benussi sponsored the ladies’ foursome event. freetimes.com.au

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WIN FOR THORN Ray Thorn has been a stalwart of the Stanthorpe Sporters Club for many years, and this week the stalwart of Sunday golf in Stanthorpe bagged himself a competition win. Ian Anderson played well to grab the offering for the runner-up and also shot the Best Gross score of the round. The run-downs went the way of John Rawlings and Phil Zikan. There were no takers for the pin shot on the 12th but it was Brendon Barker who took pin at the 17th and also the Pro Pin. Sneaking off with the meat trays on Sunday were winners Jordy Barker and Peter Goodsir. Sporters tee off at the same time each Sunday - between 8am and 8.30am each Sunday. Visitors and first time players are always made very welcome. HANCOCK NAMED FOR HISTORY MAKING GAME Stephanie Hancock will tick off another box in her long and illustrious career in Women’s Rugby League after her selection in the Jillaroos team this week to play in a historymaking match against the Papua New Guinea Orchids in Port Moresby later this month. With the World Cup on our doorstep, Jillaroos coach Brad Donald sees the game as a great opportunity to showcase the female game in rugby league-crazy New Guinea and a unique chance to test his side against another World Cup nation in an away international. Even for Hancock, one of the most capped Jillaroos in the side, playing in PNG in front of a packed and passionate PNG crowd away from home on 23 September will be a new experience. The Harvey Norman Jillaroos and Prime Minister’s XIII squads will also be involved in a series of events, community

Runners navigate their way through the course during Sunday's State Orienteering Championships.

Lynda Rapkins (Wavell Heights club) and Jacquie Rand (Fig Tree Pocket club) discuss their performances after finishing the Sunday course in the Orienteering State Championships. Rapkins. The pair finished first and second respectively in their event. visits and coaching clinics while on the ground in Papua New Guinea FOUR FINISH ON 40 Members and guests played a single stableford event for the Laurie and Val Newley Memorial

Inspirational 75-year-old Pam Cox shows how she puts her walking stick to good use when orienteering. She finished second in her class to Barbara Pope (a mere 85-year-old). event, on Saturday at the Stanthorpe Golf Club. The annual event was again sponsored by the Newley Family. In the men’s event four players retuned a score of 40 points. After a consuming countback, it was Max Hunter who emerged as the winner, relegating Rob reeves to second post while Ian Pickering and Richard Reardon, settled for the run down. Pin shots on the day were awarded to Rob Reeves at three, David Burgess at12 and Phil McGreevy at 17. Pro-pins went to Rob Reeves

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at 1/10, Simon Shannon at 5/14 and Matt Waterworth at 9/18. Things were a little more clear-cut in the Ladies event where Margie Locke finished the round with 39 points and a two-point advantage over Tric Fittock to claim the prize. Margie Locke had best approach at 17. The run down went to 38 points for the men and 35 for the ladies. The club is hosting the Darling Downs Vets next Monday. Players will be hoping there is no repeat of the outcome of the Vets last visit. The game was over after a couple of holes after a downpour caused play to be abandoned. There is no doubt we would welcome the rain, however after a full 18 holes are completed if the weather gods don’t mind. Next Saturday’s club competition is a single stableford which sponsored by Ron and Annelle Batterham. Tee off is from 11am and the time sheet is on the board at the club. ILL HEALTH PLAYS A PART Ill health impacted numbers playing in the association croquet games last week, but there were a few hearty souls who made it on to the court. Grace Howard began with a flourish during a break of six, but it was Pat Schnoor who came through to take the win defeating Val Richards and Grace Howard 26 - 14 after one break of four and two breaks of three in the game. Margaret Dickenson had a win over Effey Russell after scoring a break of four and one of three. The final score 23-17.

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AROUND THE GROUNDS 400 yards F Class (open) Dave Taylor118.9, Bruce McAllan 115.4, Margaret Taylor 113.4, and Paul Weidman 109.2. (Standard): Dave Norman 105.2, Peter Pritchard 105 (visitor from West Australia). (Factory rifle) John Davis 76, Slavia Davis 70. (Military rifle) Paul Findlay 88. Congratulations to the winners of each class, next week we will be at 500 yards, all members are advised there will be a general meeting on 1 October to elect a new vice-captain. All members are urged to attend. Contact Margaret on 4666 1018 for details, sign on at 8.30am for 9am start, hope to see you all there.

WARWICK BOWLS On Tuesday 5 September Monthly Triples was played. Result with 1 for an End plus 5 for a win: 1st Round: P. Seipelt, G. Niven, J. Niven d T. Hagley, J. Johnson, B. Bourke 15-4. S. Valentine, T. Wright, E. Welsh d G. Assay, M. Shepherd, G. Creighton 12-7. A. Naylor, I. Gambrill, J. Ruhle d I. Fordyce, M. Thompson, M. Wagner 14-5. C. Lawler, K. Hayes, B. Black d The Summit 14-5. R. Bean, G. Rapp, M. Holder d K. Bloomfield, L. Collie, P. Collis 12-7. G. Ragh, B. Christensen, D. Christensen d N. Hassum, E. Diery, G. Shelley 12-7. 2nd Round - Skip’s names only: D. Christensen d J. Ruhle 10 1/2; - 8 1/2; The Summit d G. Shelley 16-3; M. Holder d B. Bourke 13-6; E. Welsh d J. Niven 15-4; G. Creighton d P. Collis 14-5; B. Black d M. Wagner 13-6. Congratulations to Sue Valentine, Trevor Wright and Edwin Welsh on winning the day and to the runner-up C. Lawler, Ken Hayes and Brian Black. Thank you to all the teams who participated. Results of social bowls played last Wednesday and Saturday: B. Lee, T. Pritchard, H. Gibson d D. Phillips, S. Kettle, S. Tyter 12-10. T. Gallagher, H. Gibson, J. Ruhle d D. Phillips, I. Fordyce, D. Warr 23-14. G. Murphy, S. Tyter d K. Hayes, J. Rickard 21-19. Coming events for September: Saturday 16: A special general meeting (re The Constitution) will be held at 11am followed by a light luncheon at noon, and then social bowls at 1pm. Names in by 12.30pm. Do come along, as a quorum is we required to hold the meeting, and then stay on for a light lunch and a free game of bowls - Mufti dress. freetimes.com.au

Sunday 17: Our Club’s Open Carnival. Wednesday 20: K.F.C. sponsored bowls afternoon. Saturday 30: Social Bowls. October: Sunday 1: Cherry Tree sponsored bowls afternoon. Tuesday 3: Monthly Triples. Wednesday 4: Social bowls. Saturday 7: Capalaba Visit In - Bowls at 1pm Sunday 8: Bowls at 9.30am followed by barbecue lunch. Twenty-four bowlers will be visiting for the two days, and it would be great if we could have as many members as possible on the Green as they were very disappointed not to have more of our members playing last year after coming so far. LADIES N.B. Thursday 14 September: The ladies will be holding their next Morning Tea “Get Together” at 10am at Just Because Cafe. Hope to see you there. The next Quarterly Birthday Luncheon will be held on Thursday 28 September at noon at Cafe Jaqui’s, corner Albion and Victoria streets. Add this luncheon date to your diaries. Numbers are required. Ring Dawn on 4661 9087, or Trish on 4667 0990.

SOUTHERN CROSS BOWLS Many thanks to our patron and patroness, Noel and Lola for sponsoring the afternoon last Saturday. Numbers were down a little, however, those that attended thoroughly enjoyed the day. Results- Q. Hamer, K. Mooney, B. Bourke d J. Buse, R. Tartan, J. Johnson 18-12; B. Lee, D. Cross, N. Fletcher d D. Watters, K. Seaby, L. Butler 21-12; B. Hartley, J. Marriott, D. Scotney d L. Marriott, Prickles, C. Hope 17-8; J. McKelvie, R. Lawson, C. Sawyer d L. Hartley, G. Davis, A. Buse 19-7. Winners were Chris Sawyer’s team. Runners-up were Dave Scotney’s team and third place went to Noel Fletcher’s team. The raffle winners were K. Seaby, C. Hope, N. Fletcher x 2, D. Scotney and R. Lawson. The first game of twilight bowls for this season was played last Friday along with the first of our member’s draw which didn’t go off so will jackpot. The next draw will be Friday 22 September. Results- B. Lee, V. Gray, C. Hope d L. Hartley, D. Cross, K. Seaby 13-9; G. Davis, C. Sawyer d L. Marriott, C. Davidson 17-12; Q. Hamer, J. Johnson d J. Marriott, D. Scotney 20-6. This coming Sunday 17 September will be the Men’s meeting at 9.30am and the Management Committee meeting at 11am. There will be a barbecue lunch at noon followed by bowls which will be sponsored by Dave, Clark and Prickles. All are welcome to come along and support our hard working boys. Names in by 12.30pm for 1pm start.

Today Thursday 14 September at 1pm will be social bowls only as we have a team going to Clifton. Unfortunately, play was cancelled last Thursday so the Rose Bowl will now be played on 21 September.

WARWICK EAST BOWLS Last Thursday was our monthly mixed triples day, with the following results. Round 1: G. Carson, G. Creighton, M. Shepherd 14 d. G. Shelley, G. Brady, D. Derrick 5; K. Mooney, G. Davis, D. Busch d. E. Diery, N. Hassum, D. Hassum 5; G. Green, M. Skaines, J. Cochrane 15 d G. Dent, B. Lee, C. Johnson 4; B. Black, D. Warr, C. Lawler 15 d G. Nicklich, N. Madsen, D. Weir 4; P. Collis, M. Wright, R. Philps 12 d T. Schubert, R. Parker, B. Brown 7. Round 2 (skips only): B. Black 14 d G. Nicklich 5; P. Collis 13 d. G. Dent 6; T. Schubert 13 d G. Shelley 6; K. Mooney 15 d G. Carson 4; E. Diery 14 d G. Green 5. The winners on the day were K. Mooney’s team and the runnersup were B. Black’s team. On Saturday, we hosted the Condamine Medical Centre for a charity barefoot bowls afternoon in lieu of our usual mixed social bowls. We had four rinks of fours and one of pairs. Prizes for the winners and consolation winners were drawn from a

hat. The bowls were followed by a delicious barbecue meal, but it was too cold to go out for a game of night bowls after that. Our visitors really enjoyed themselves. The club thank the Condamine Medical Centre for their patronage. To show our appreciation, the club made a donation of 50 per cent of the green fees to their charity. The club also must thank the Warwick East ladies who toiled for several hours doing the catering, as well as our members who cooked the barbecue, manned the bar and helped with setting up the rinks, coaching the nonbowlers in the finer points of the game and putting everything away after the game. On Saturday the club will have mixed social bowls as usual. Play starts at 1pm, with names to be in by phoning the club on 4661 9050 between noon and 12.30pm. There will be trophies on offer, as well as a chance to try for the jackpot, which will be worth about $115, plus $1 per Saturday player. There will be no social bowls on Saturday 23 September, as we will be hosting the district pair’s competition. Finally, don’t forget to add your name to the sign-up sheet in the clubhouse if you would like to participate in our singles competition. ●

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