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MORE TO LOVE The editor’s desk It's hard to miss the backhanded slight to the Stanthorpe community at the end of Mayor Tracy Dobie's letter on de-amalgamation (see page 6) this week. While expressing support for the split - heavily qualified of course - the mayor's reference to "ill will within our communities throwing a cloud over the entire region" could be interpreted as "good riddance" if the Granite Belt goes its own way. Since when does the free expression of opinion in a democratic society become "ill will"? Unlike the mayor, I was at last Sunday's de-amalgamation rally in Stanthorpe and I didn't get any sense of "ill will". The impression I came away with from CF White Oval was of a community desiring to take back its independence and regain its soul. The real question however is how would Warwick residents - meaning those of the former Warwick Shire vote if a de-amalgamation referendum eventually happens? I would suggest Warwick backs Reverend Alan Colyer's call to "honour Stanthorpe's wishes" if it gets to that stage. Jeremy Sollars

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NEW HOPE FOR DISABILITY CLIENTS BY JEREMY SOLLARS Relatives of Warwick people with disabilities are celebrating at least a partial early win over home care assistance. As reported in the Free Times in early February more than 80 disabled people in the Warwick area faced uncertainty over the future of their home care assistance following a decision by the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service to cease being a care provider through its Community Options program. Families and clients were left feeling stressed and overwhelmed and demanded that the decision be overturned, meeting with DDHHS and local state MP James Lister in the weeks that followed. The good news is that DDHHS has decided to continue being the care provider in relation to two local residences where six disabled people live independently with carers, meaning those clients may not need to be found alternative living arrangements.

The service is still awaiting confirmation of funding through the National Disability Insurance Scheme for the two residences, but family members of the disabled people concerned are hopeful this is a formality. But the future of care for the bulk of Community Options clients - who do not live within supervised residential care and instead receive home visits by carers remains under a cloud. The Community Options program has provided in-home care and support for disabled clients with varying degrees of need for around the last 20 years in the Warwick area. A spokeswoman for DDHHS said funding for the operation of two residences in Warwick, which provides care and support to six housemates, is provided via the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), not the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service. "The DDHHS is currently awaiting

a decision from the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to provide ongoing NDIS services to these six housemates," the spokeswoman said. "As per the DDHHS Executive Management and Board decision, all other NDIS funded services currently provided by the DDHHS Community Care will cease by 30 June 2018. "However, where a service provider is not available, if the market has not matured in that area, service delivery will continue only until an alternative provider is found. "DDHHS Community Care Warwick previously known as Community Options Warwick - will continue to provide aged care services and services for younger people with disabilities who aren't eligible for the NDIS or those who do not wish to apply for the NDIS. "These services include domestic assistance, social support, personal care, transport, respite and allied health." ●

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This month thousands of Queenslanders will gather in living rooms, cafes, workplaces and community halls to pour a cup of tea for a special cause. Australia's Biggest Morning Tea, one of Cancer Council Queensland's signature events, raises funds to support more than 27,000 Queenslanders diagnosed with cancer annually. This May the campaign will celebrate 25 years of making a difference. Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan called on locals to register and host a morning tea to give hope for a cancer free future. "Every cuppa poured and dollar raised enables Cancer Council to continue investing in lifesaving cancer research, prevention, advocacy and support programs," Ms McMillan said. "One Queenslander is diagnosed with cancer every 20 minutes - the length of an average morning tea break. "Dedicate your tea-time to making a difference this year so that patients and their families can be supported every minute, every hour, every day. "Hosting a morning tea is easy. Simply gather your closest friends and family, set a date, raise funds, and enjoy a cuppa together." In 2018, the official day to host a

The battle to overturn the State Labor Government's despised new vegetation management laws continued this week, with local farmers attending an AgForce rally at Parliament House in Brisbane. AgForce general president Grant Maudsley said Queensland farmers are "angry, bitterly disappointed and have hit the end of their rope" after a parliamentary committee recommended flawed vegetation management laws be passed unchanged. Mr Maudsley said the recommendation from Labor MPs on the committee was an "absolute disgrace" and a "slap in the face" for farming families who took the time to have their say and travelled vast distances to give evidence to the committee. "These laws are the worst of both worlds. The changes will make it harder for farmers to grow food and fibre, shut down agricultural development opportunities and lead to worse not better environmental outcomes," he said. "There were thousands of click and flick submissions from supporters of the laws but the nearly 1000 submissions from rural landholders were heartfelt and personal accounts outlining how the laws would affect their lives and livelihoods. "Farmers love and care for their land and the vast majority know how to manage it responsibly." ●

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SPLIT MOVE GOES TO NEXT LEVEL BY JEREMY SOLLARS

tanthorpe's de-amalgamation campaigners vowed to "bring back the soul of the Granite Belt' at last Sunday's rally at CF White Oval, which saw more than 1300 proud locals raise their hands to continue the fight to split from Warwick. Community pride swelled to a new level at the rally organised by the Granite Belt Community Association, which will now move on to preparing a detailed financial and feasibility study for the State Government - after key members take a well-earned break. The group's chairman, Reverend Alan Colyer, addressed Sunday's crowd passionately, saying "we will make it happen, so help me God". Rev Colyer received thunderous

applause, saying if the push for deamalgamation is successful a new 'Granite Belt Regional Council' would be formed and would include Dalveen, previously part of the old Warwick and Rosenthal Heights Shires. He joked that while he was not usually in favour of divorce, "this is different". He also made it clear that at this point the financial cost of de-amalgamation to Granite Belt ratepayers was unknown, and would be determined as part of the feasibility study. "Obviously if it's going to cost ratepayers an extra $2000 a year then it's not going to be viable," Rev Colyer told the rally. "But we might have to shoulder an extra couple of hundred dollars a year for the first few years. "The fact is everything is still here - the

mayor hasn't sold off the council depot as yet, and all of the machinery and everything else is still here." Rev Colyer said the model his group is promoting would include a mayor and six councillors, and had a dig at current Southern Downs Regional Council chief executive officer David Keenan, saying a locally-elected Granite Belt council would "appoint a CEO who speaks to us civilly". He also stated that since amalgamation with Warwick around $100 million in Stanthorpe revenue had been pumped into the SDRC's coffers, with little re-investment in the local community. Rev Colyer confirmed the Granite Belt Community Association would need a "fighting fund" of up to $15,000, including funds to pay academics and legal experts the group has engaged.

He suggested it would be appropriate for the State Government to provide that money, "seeing as they're the ones who put us in this position", referring to the forced council amalgamations under the former Beattie ALP Government in 2008, prompting more applause and cheers from the crowd. Sunday's rally was attended by current Stanthorpe-based councillors Vic Pennisi, Marika McNichol and Cameron Gow. Southern Downs state MP James Lister told the rally if de-amalgamation was the overwhelming wish of the Stanthorpe community it would have his full support. A de-amalgamation petition with more than 5000 signatures was presented by the Granite Belt Community Association to the Clerk of the Queensland Parliament on Monday of this week. â&#x2014;?

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Hands in the air in favour of pursuing the split from Warwick.

What's the process? Under State Government rules, for deamalgamation to proceed to the stage of examination of financial feasibility, initial support must be demonstrated by at least 20 per cent of former Stanthorpe Shire voters. With 7360 Stanthorpe residents on the electoral roll at the end of 2007 - the year before amalgamation with Warwick - that benchmark was easily reached through the Granite Belt Community Association's petition, with last Sunday's rally voting in favour of undertaking the feasibility study. De-amalgamation would require a

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"It needs the support from the community for the change, have the support of the affected local government(s), and provide a detailed financial analysis that shows the change would result in financially sustainable councils," the spokesman said. "In addition, for major boundary changes including de-amalgamation, the State Government will only consider a recommendation of the Change Commission after a successful referendum of all residents of the affected local government." ●

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What's the precedent? Four Queensland communities - Noosa, Douglas, Mareeba and Livingstone - reclaimed their status as independent shires following de-amalgamation votes after forced council "marriages" in 2008, which reduced Queensland councils from 156 to 73. In Mareeba, more than 60 per cent of voters opted to leave the Tablelands Regional Council and go it alone. In Noosa, which separated from the Sunshine Coast Regional Council, that number rose to 80 per cent. In the former Douglas and Livingstone shires the 'yes' vote was lower, at just under 60 per cent. The mayor's position ... Mayor Tracy Dobie was invited to attend last Sunday's rally but declined. She outlined her position on Monday of this week in a letter to the editor sent to all local media, in which she referred to "ill will within our communities throwing a cloud over the region", but also expressed her support for de-amalgamation if it can be shown to be financially viable. Read the full text of the mayor's letter on page 6 ... ●

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referendum of all residents of the region and then a recommendation from the State Government's Local Government Change Commission to the Minister for Local Government but the ALP Palaszczuk Government would still have the final say. A spokesman for Queensland Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe told the Free Times earlier this year that "for a local government deamalgamation to be considered for referral by the Local Government Minister to the Local Government Change Commission, it must meet a number of criteria".

when he was opposition leader and when he became premier he kept his word. "I really don't think it would have happened had he not won so handsomely. "There's really nothing in deamalgamation for the state government. "I can appreciate that people in Stanthorpe feel their community is different and I wish them all the best for the fight, but I wouldn't be betting any money on it." Noosa Shire took on $40 million in debt after splitting from the Sunshine Coast Regional Council and ratepayers there and in the other "liberated" shires copped significant rate rises in order to pay for deamalgamation. ●

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Former Noosa Shire mayor Noel Playford - who held office before amalgamation with the Sunshine Coast Regional Council in 2008 and was again elected after Noosa de-amalgamated in 2014 - told the Free Times it was all about timing. Noosa was one of four shires to regain independence under the LNP government of Campbell Newman, the others being Livingstone, Douglas and Mareeba. "I have to say we in Noosa were fortunate as the timing was right - we were lucky but we did plan it that way," Mr Playford said this week. "We sought a commitment to deamalgamation from Campbell Newman

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A long road ahead ... Even if the upcoming feasibility study shows de-amalgamation of Stanthorpe will stack up financially, under current State Government rules the split would still need a majority vote of all current Southern Downs Regional Council voters - so support from Warwick people would be critical. Rev Alan Colyer told last Sunday's meeting he hoped Warwick voters would "honour Stanthorpe's wishes" in a whole-ofregion vote. Also posing a potential hurdle is the incumbent ALP State Government, which some believe will be unlikely give any new deamalgamations in Queensland the go-ahead.

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PEST SCHEME PETITION LAUNCHED BY JEREMY SOLLARS A fed-up landowner at Pratten north-west of Warwick has started a petition against the Southern Downs Regional Council's controversial Invasive Pest Control Scheme - and is refusing to pay penalties he's been served up for non-compliance. Robert Hudson owns just over 150 hectares on two rural parcels - with his residence located on one of them - and has been hit with 'supplementary rates notices' to the tune of $649.32 for failing to submit a 'Control Works Form' to the council. The forms are required to be filled out by landowners outlining their intended pest animal and plant control activities for the current financial year under the Scheme. But while return of Control Works Forms to the council has been high, many landowners across the region remain angry at the Scheme, calling it a money-grab by the council and questioning the ability of the small number of council officers implementing it to thoroughly inspect the thousands upon thousands of hectares of rural land affected. Mr Hudson for one is steadfastly refusing to comply, saying the IPCS is unworkable and unfair and the cause of immense stress for primary producers and other rural landowners. And he is adamant that he will not cough up, and plans to form a 'Landowners Action

- large amounts, with a minimum of $500 up to more than $6000. "Third, landholders are on the spot and can easily identify pests and weeds as they occur and act quickly to eradicate these. Even this is inhibited as they are now being directed to make time-consuming and complex reports to council bureaucracies, which can include proof of weeds and control measures like photographs and receipts. "Other councils are fulfilling their pest and weed control obligations by a collaborative rather than a punitive approach to assist landholders. "Council officers assist with information and advice and in some cases with rebates up to $1000 per year which can be claimed back from councils. "These supports show a genuine desire to eradicate pests and help landowners, rather than draining resources, time and energy, and charging huge sums of money in a punitive approach to everyone to just grab money for themselves which will not be used to eradicate these pests from that person's land. "I call on the council to revoke these two destructive and money grabbing parts of the policy and to move in line with other councils in collaborating and assisting landowners to carry out their own pest control."

Pest animals are part of the scheme. Group' to fight the Scheme. "We need to identify why this council is showing unprecedented concern for the environment," Mr Hudson said. "This scheme inhibits the very things it claims to achieve. "First, by making landowners fill out works forms and take photos and organise inspections by council officers of their controls council drains the time and energy in bureaucratic undertakings which at present have been used to do the actual work of controlling weeds and pests. "Second, by charging a very exorbitant levy council drains the very financial resources landholders need to use in carrying out pest and weed control strategies

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"I also call on all genuinely concerned citizens of the Southern Downs region to urge council to do this. "You can sign the petition, or by writing, phoning or emailing council. "You can also talk to your council member." "You can also refuse to pay this money grabbing and non-productive levy, now called a 'Supplementary Rate Notice'." Mr Hudson says he would rather the council sell up his properties for unpaid rates and leave the region, rather than "live under a dictatorship". Mr Hudson pays the minimum rate of $500 on both of his land parcels, and has been levied with the 'Supplementary Rate Notices' on a pro-rata basis from 6 November last year, the final deadline for submission of Control Works Forms. ● Landowners Action Group petition details The petition can be signed at the following locations · Royal Hotel, Leyburn · Olsens Produce, Lyons Street, Warwick · Ray Bunch Machinery (opposite Olsens Produce), Warwick · Darryl Evans Real Estate, 82 Palmerin Street, Warwick For further information contact Robert on 0438 144 488 or Colin on 0412 230 630.

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The attendance at the de-amalgamation rally over the weekend has proved to me the strength of will for change. That so many people would come out in support of deamalgamation indicates that the desire of Stanthorpe residents to de-amalgamate has not lessened with the passage of time. As Councillors, we are tasked with listening to our residents. Likewise, we are charged to act in the best interests of all residents. This strong support for de-amalgamation has galvanised my position and I will advocate to my fellow Councillors and the Queensland Government in support of de-amalgamation, once the Granite Belt Community Association has provided the

supporting evidence that de-amalgamation is viable. I know that in 2007, when the Queensland Government resolved to forcibly amalgamate Stanthorpe and Warwick Shire Councils, residents were deeply opposed to the move. Both the Stanthorpe and Warwick Shire Councils put forward submissions against amalgamation, but they were unsuccessful; as was the submission by the Return Our Shires Action Group in 2012. The forced amalgamation was traumatic for our communities: everyone lost something and for the most part, the promised economies of scale did not materialise. The size of the local government area was increased; the number of councillors decreased. In addition, the restructures and redundancies that affected Council staff left

a long shadow. While some would argue that financial impact on ratepayers should not be a consideration in the Queensland Government's decision-making on de-amalgamation, it will in fact be the major consideration. In the short term the de-amalgamating council, Stanthorpe, will be required to bear all costs associated with the change: for both the Stanthorpe and Warwick council areas; and will need to prove that its ratepayers can bear this additional burden. A sound, well-reasoned and peer-reviewed business case is required and content must be factual. The proponents of de-amalgamation need to prove to the State Government that the Stanthorpe economy was being held back by the amalgamation of 2008, and then

provide evidence of how it would grow and prosper once de-amalgamated from Southern Downs Regional Council. While ultimately it is the Queensland Government that will be judge and jury, it is clear to me that the strong message of the weekend rally is for de-amalgamation of Stanthorpe from Southern Downs; and I will be calling on my fellow councillors to think long and hard on this issue. If there is clear evidence of benefit to our residents, then Stanthorpe should be allowed to shape its own destiny. The divisions will not go away, and the ill-will within our communities is throwing a cloud over the entire region. ● Cr Tracy Dobie Southern Downs Mayor

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SUPPORT LOCAL FISH STOCKING GROUP Group stalwart Ed Kemp said the pest fish European Carp was becoming more and more of a problem in Leslie Dam and the Association plans to hold a carp fishing day in the near future, similar to carp reduction activities held previously along the Condamine. Ed said the group was disappointed state funding for its work at Leslie Dam had been reduced for the next financial year, down from $34,600 to $28,000. Previously anglers paying for their

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expenses regarding water, waste and sewer infrastructure. The choice is simple - council either pro-actively manages the renewal of assets to continue supplying services, or risk catastrophic failure or non-compliance with legislation, or both." The draft budget can be viewed online at www.tenterfield.nsw.gov.au or at: Tenterfield Council Chambers, Tenterfield Library, Mingoola Community Hall & Mingoola Rural Traders, Torrington Library, Drake Village Resource Centre, Legume General Store/Post Office, Liston Community Hall, Urbenville Post Office, Wallangarra Post Office and Deepwater Post Office. Submissions on the draft document should be forwarded to The Chief Executive, Tenterfield Shire Council, PO Box 214, Tenterfield NSW 2372 by 4pm on Wednesday 16 May. ●

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OPEN RANGE The Southern Downs Regional Council is accepting applications for roadside grazing permits - also known as stock route agistment permits - on relevant council lands within the SDRC area. Applications are called under s116 of the Stock Route Management Act 2002, in recognition of current dry conditions and that the Southern Downs is not currently drought declared. By law, applications must be received within 7 days of the public notice, meaning applications must be received by 10 May 2018. To be granted a permit, applicants must provide evidence of public liability insurance cover of $20M. Applications will be assessed for safety to road users and other considerations on a case by case basis. Applications may be made in writing, electronically or orally. The council asks for applications to be emailed to mail@sdrc.qld.gov.au. ●

fishing permits were able to nominate which water storage or waterway their permit fees went to supporting, but now Queensland Fisheries use a state-wide formula to determine funding allocations, which doesn't fully reflect local fishing trends. For more information about the Fish Stocking Association and this weekend's AGM contact Ed Kemp on 4661 3095. ● Ed Kemp says European Carp like this monster are becoming increasingly problematic in Leslie Dam.

YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE!!!!!!! Meeting of Concerned Southern Downs Residents all welcome When: 5.30pm on 14th May 2018 Where: Warwick Town Hall, Palmerin St Warwick Aim of meeting: To discuss proposed Solar Facility potentially to be situated at Sladevale (area encompassed by Gleesons Rd, Freestone Rd, Robinsons Rd, Jensens Rd ) If you are concerned about the proposal for a 380 acre / 280,000 panels solar facility on the entrance to the town of Warwick you are encouraged to attend this public meeting to voice your concerns to current councillors. Bring your vocal or written objections, queries or concerns about this project to the meeting or alternatively lodge in writing to the council.

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The Warwick District Recreational Fish Stocking Association will hold its AGM this Sunday 6 May at 9am at their Leslie Dam clubhouse and new members are more than welcome. The group sources funding to stock local dams and waterways with 'fingerlings' or baby fish, including Golden Perch, Silver Perch and Murray Cod. Since 1987 they have released just under five million fingerlings into Leslie and Connolly Dams and waterways like the Condamine River.

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OVERSEAS JOCKEY SLIPS IN FOR A VISIT JEREMY SOLLARS Racing enthusiasts will be interested to know that a major overseas identity has been spending a quiet couple of weeks in Warwick visiting some good friends. South Korea’s top-rated jockey for the last eight years Moon Se Young has been catching up with his high school best mate, local apprentice butcher Jacob Kim, who will be familiar to customers of Rose City Premium Meats. Jacob - whose Korean name is Taehoon - and Moon went to high school in a rural area not unlike Warwick in the south of their home country and have kept in touch since Jacob and his family moved to Australia a few years back. Multiple-time Korean Champion Jockey Moon has been taking some time off from the sport after copping a hoof injury to the face during a recent race, shattering his jaw and forcing him to take time out from the

Korean - and international - racing circuit. As well as visiting Warwick Moon will spend some time chilling out on the Gold Coast before heading home in coming days. The 37 year old has been a professional jockey for the last 20 years and has two young daughters who he says he’d be happy to see follow him into the saddle “only if they are willing”, noting female jockeys are less common in South Korea than in Australia. Moon was earlier this year granted a permit to race in Singapore and has also raced internationally in Japan, France and Ireland - and would jump at the chance to race in the Melbourne Cup. He said thoroughbred studs in South Korea were smaller than in Australia, with many located on Jeju Island, the largest island off the coast of the Korean Peninsula - and Moon laughingly said racehorses in Australia “look happier” than their Korean counterparts. ●

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FAMILY REUNION AT SWAN CREEK A gathering to commemorate George Booth, Mary Ann Booth (nee Campbell) and their descendants was held on Saturday 31 March at the Swan Creek School of Arts Hall. On 14 April 1876 Mary Ann Campbell

and George Booth from the townlands of Elagh and Kilmenagh on the banks of Lough Neagh in County Tyrone, Ireland left their home to go to London to board the City of Agra bound for the colony of Queensland.

Mary Ann Campbell had four children - John, Elizabeth, Helena and Patrick - with her first husband, John Keenan, who passed away in Ireland in 1875. Mary Ann was about 28 and George Booth was 21 years

old when they married. The four Keenan children accompanied their mother Mary Ann and stepfather George Booth on the City of Agra for the 84 day trip to Hervey Bay. Continued next page

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The Booths and Keenans gathered at Swan Creek School of Arts Hall.

George, Mary Ann and her children must have arrived in Swan Creek sometime in late 1876. Certainly Warwick's St Mary's Catholic Church records show that George and Mary Ann's first child together, William Booth was born and baptized in November 1876.

Mary Ann was the sixth member of the Campbell family from County Tyrone to settle in Swan Creek. Her sisters and brothers-in-law included the McGuckins, Murphys, Campbells and Kelehers who were early settlers in the Warwick district.

George and Mary Ann established a dairy and mixed crops farm at Swan Creek and had Ann seven Booth children together making a blended family of eleven. The farm (Aleah Hill) remained in the hands of the Booth family until it was sold in 2010. It was the home of Des Booth

MLA, his wife Marie and their five children. Des lived on George and Mary Ann's home farm all of his life. The main event held at the Swan Creek School of Arts Hall brought together about 250 Booth and Keenan descendants from across the generations. ●

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WHAT DOES 'MEDIAN' MEAN? (5 Sesame Street). This example demonstrates how easily the price can be skewed by one outlier result if we use the mean score. The median is less susceptible to being skewed by one large number. Outliers are common when dealing with house and unit sale prices so the idea of using the median is to limit their influence as much as possible. Also, using the mid-point sale price gives a good indication of where the middle of the market sits. We know that 50 per cent of transactions were higher than $270,000 and 50 per cent were lower. This gives us a good understanding of the market's performance. Of course, nothing is perfect and there are flaws in using the median. The median can be skewed if there is a group of outlier results, which can happen at the upper end sometimes. The median is good for giving you an understanding of whether a suburb is affordable or not because that price is the middle of the suburb's sale prices. But nothing beats taking advice from an REIQ accredited real estate who can give you much more detailed information and advise you on your specific circumstances. Source - REIQ

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Appraisals are only intended as a guide to pricing and can be requested from real estate salespeople. Appraisals are estimated by knowledge of the local area and recent sale prices and should only ever be used as an estimate of price. They are not definitive and have no legal standing. It is rare to charge a fee for appraisals and they are generally only requested by potential vendors to get a 'feel' for the local market. When requesting an appraisal, it is recommended that you contact a real estate agent who is familiar with the area in which your property is located. Source - REIQ

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Real estate professionals are often asked whether there is a difference between a valuation and appraisal. There is a difference and it is important to know when a formal valuation is required as opposed to obtaining an appraisal. A formal valuation can only be conducted by a qualified valuer who has undertaken prescribed education and training in this field to ensure that they take into account all features and issues relating to a particular property. Valuing is a complex task and will take some time to complete. A formal valuation will take into account things such as: · The location of the property · The building structure and its condition · Building/structural faults · Features of the home · Caveats or encumbrances on the property · Local Council zoning · Additional features of the property (particularly relevant in rural areas) After a valuation, the client will receive a written report detailing the value of the property and a fee will be charged for this service. Valuations are required when a definitive value is needed. Reasons for this include a property settlement, obtaining finance from a lending institution or establishing the value of a deceased estate. A Court may also order that a valuation be obtained as part of the process of resolving a dispute. If you do require the best indication of price, engage the services of a qualified valuer so that you can be sure of the true value of your property.

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If you've been watching the property market for more than five minutes you'll see analysis that talks about the median house price and median unit price. The median is the middle occurring value. Let's consider five houses that sold in Sesame Street in the past six months. The sale prices were: • 1 Sesame Street sold for $235,000, • 3 Sesame St sold for 260,000, • 5 Sesame St sold for $270,000, • 7 Sesame St sold for $275,000 and • 32 Sesame, which is on the other side of the street and has city glimpses, was sold at auction for $577,000 The median house price for Sesame Street is the middle value, which is $270,000. This median price is reasonably reflective of the value of most of the sales achieved in Sesame Street. If we had used the mean average price, the result would have been a mean sale price of $323,400. This doesn't really reflect most of the recent sales in Sesame Street. It's higher than all except one of the sale prices. But the median price, of $270,000, does more accurately reflect sales trends in Sesame Street. The value of $270,000 is closer to the three odd-numbered house sales and it is spot on one of the house sales

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IDEAL FAMILY LIVING IN GREAT POSITION bedroom/office and bathroom. Master bedroom has reverse cycle air conditioning. Downstairs has a spacious kitchen with five-burner stove and is open plan with the air conditioned dining and lounge room that completes the second living area.

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OPEN HOMES WARWICK REAL ESTATE OPEN FOR INSPECTION – SATURDAY 5TH MAY 2018

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 87 Dragon Street, Warwick Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 garage Price: $349,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Scott McLennan on 0418 588 884

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4.91 Acre Lifestyle Property This quality Westbuilt home situated on an elevated 4.91 acre block with rural views close to Allora and Warwick. Features a well maintained residence with 4 built-in bedrooms, large two way bathroom, open plan kitchen, dining, family room plus a separate formal lounge room, oice and large laundry. Fully ducted r/c airconditioning, wood heater, front and rear verandahs, 1.7kw (5kw inverter) solar power system and 2x5000gal rainwater tanks. Two colorbond sheds 6mx6m with 3m skillion and 9mx6m plus, huge garden/wood shed and fully fenced backyard. Daily school bus and mail service and bitumen road frontage. This excellent property is well worth your inspection to appreciate all it has to ofer. Open House Saturday 12.00pm-1.00pm.

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This high set home is on a large block with a fantastic rural outlook across to the racecourse and only blocks to the town centre. The home features 3 bedrooms plus study, air conditioned lounge room and spacious kitchen with meals area. Kitchen has servery to the rear deck that takes in the great views. Beneath the home is lockable, has concrete loor, second toilet and plenty of space for storage plus single car accommodation. A 5kw solar system has been installed. On a large 1,442sqm block there is plenty of room for the kids to play in the fenced yard which also has a powered double lock garage. Open house Sat. 10.45am-11.15am.

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Three bedrooms with built in cupboards * renovated kitchen granite tops and Miele appliances* open plan living area * two bathrooms * front and back patios with views over town *polished loors, tiles in wet areas * 5000ltr rainwater tank * separate setup hairdressing salon * fully fenced 799sm block with established gardens * close to hospital, schools and shop * agent in conjunction. Open Saturday 5th May 2018 - 12.30pm -1.00pm.

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When It Just Ticks All The Boxes Located in a quiet and private location, this well presented and maintained family home with 4 bedrooms is perfectly positioned on an elevated 2142m2 block with established parkland like grounds with views to the mountain ranges. This home utilises its space perfectly, presenting with excellent indoor living spaces and huge outdoor entertaining area with lots of space for the whole family plus a north east facing front verandah. The large kitchen, living and dining spaces provides a fantastic area for the household to come together also a large separate rumpus/ media room, formal dining, lounge room and oice. Step out through sliding glass doors to the expansive outdoor entertainment area. The ideal place for entertaining family and friends, overlooking the huge allotment. Other features include wood ire and fully ducted air-conditioning throughout. Master bedroom with ensuite, walk-in-robe and a further three built-in bedrooms and main bathroom. Double garage with remote roller doors plus a 6mx6m double garage, workshop, cubby house, garden shed, fruit trees and fully fenced backyard.

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Great Home, Great Shed, Big Block This property will appeal to all. Located in a quiet street the home features a centrally located kitchen which services the meals area and breakfast bar on one side and the lounge room on the other. This open plan has air conditioning. Two of the three bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, bathroom has bath and separate newly renovated shower. The outside of the home has been freshly painted. A sliding door gives access from the meals area to the undercover entertainment area which an easterly aspect and views to the mountains. Colorbond shed has 2 roller doors and concrete loor with space for 4 cars or plenty of room for the pool table. The backyard is a blank canvas ready for your touch. This property on 1,315sqm deserves your inspection. Open house Saturday 10.00am-10.30am.

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GOOD TURNOUTS FOR ANZAC DAY Anzac Day was commemorated across the region last Wednesday 25 April - it was great to see many members of the younger generation involved in local services, in the year marking a century since the end of World War I ...

Warwick West SS students lay a wreath at the Leslie Park cenotaph.

Lest we forget - the Leslie Park cenotaph. Pictures: JEREMY SOLLARS

Members of Warwick's cadet unit were right in step.

Veteran Rex Baguley (right) waves to the crowds lining Palmerin Street for the parade.

Local veterans pictured with Leslie Park's beautiful floral displays.

Glennie Heights State School was one of many local schools represented in the Warwick parade.

KYOOMBA HERITAGE WILL BE PRESERVED FOREVER IN PRINT Last Tuesday 24 April the Stanthorpe RSL Sub Branch, in conjunction with writer Deborah Wheeler, launched Volume One of the Kyoomba Sanatorium 1916-1935 book. There were 75 people present at the book launch, with special guest speakers Mayor Tracy Dobie, Gregory Cope, Assistant Director National Archives of Australia, Brisbane Office, Monika Sheppard of Canberra, the great grand-niece of Mrs Margaret Allison and Deborah Wheeler. The launch was attended by 21 direct descendant family members, local historians, members of the Stanthorpe RSL Sub Branch and local community members from the Southern Downs. After the book launch a number of guests were taken on a tour of local landmarks that the First World War 14 SOUTHERN FREE TIMES

soldiers who were at Kyoomba would have been very familiar with. We visited the entrance to the Sanatorium site, the Soldiers' Memorial, the three Anzac Cottages located in Stanthorpe and the cemetery. At the Dawn Service the following day family members laid wreaths in memory of their descendants who were patients at the Kyoomba Sanatorium. Those presented honoured Osbane Smith, Jim Kennedy, Albert Edward Morris and Margaret Allison, and Deborah laid a wreath in honour of all of the patients, doctors, nurses and staff of the sanatorium. At the end of May, the Stanthorpe RSL Sub Branch will be notified if their grant application for the writing of Volume Two of the Kyoomba Sanatorium book has been successful. â&#x2014;?

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COMMUNITY DIARY WEDNESDAY 2 MAY FOR 6 WEEKS Warwick Toastmasters Club is running a Speechcraft Course in public speaking for six weeks starting Wednesday 2 May, 6pm to 8pm. Contact Chris Parkinson for details and to book on 0488 415 224.

SATURDAY 5 MAY Glen Aplin Markets will be on Saturday 5 May at the Glen Aplin Memorial Hall, 14 Foster Street, Glen Aplin from 8.00am - 12.00pm. Cafe open serving tea, coffee and cake, raffle in aid of QCWA charities, BBQ and cold drinks, lots of stalls. Stalls still available. To book or make an enquiry phone Kay on 0406 828 602 or Sandy on 0433 922 702.

SUNDAY 6 MAY Warwick Singles Social Club Over 50s will meet on Sunday 6 May at Sandy Creek Pub, also known as Darling Downs Pub at 12 noon. Contact warwickssc@gmail.com. or Jen on 0400 505 943.

WEDNESDAY 9 MAY Warwick Arts Council Mothers Day Luncheon will be on Wednesday 9 May at Horizons Restaurant , Warwick Tafe College. $25 per person for a two course meal. Entertainment by Jill Hume and Jan Mau. Tickets available at Bryson's Place and Stephanies Lingerie, only 50 tickets available. For more information call Barbara on 4661 8559 or Lynda on 0459 440 289.

SATURDAY 12 MAY Anglican Parish Fete will be on Saturday 12 May in the grounds of St. Mark's

Visit a unique Christmas Farm. The trip will be on Wednesday 23 May, bookings from now to Tuesday 15 May at Suncorp. Phone Carmel on 4661 3136.

MILL COMES ALIVE WITH ART The 'It's A Case of Art in the Mill' annual exhibition is on again this coming long weekend at the old Ballandean Case and Timber Mill. In this, its 18th year there are 14 exhibitors, consisting of course of the regular stalwarts and some who have exhibited on a previous occasion - and two artists, Raylee Delaney and Judy Harris, who are both first timers at the Mill. As well as paintings and drawings, on display will be sculptures, metalwork, ceramics, timberwork, glass and silk. The exhibition opens tomorrow night, Friday 4 May at 7pm and continues from 9am to late Saturday and Sunday, and from 9am to 4pm on Monday. Church, Grafton St, Warwick from 9am - 1pm. Variety of stalls, entertainment, jumble sale, auction, morning teas, barbeque and drinks. Animal nursery, face painting, jumping castle, displays, demonstrations and much more. Contact Bev on 4661 2235.

WEDNESDAY 16 MAY Warwick VIEW Club lunch meeting will be on Wednesday 16 May at the Warwick Golf Club from 11am. VIEW Club supports the work of the Smith Family in assisting disadvantaged Australian Children. Contact Michele on 4661 5339 or Dulcie on 4661 8319. Warwick Probus Club will meet on Wednesday 16 May at the Warwick

SUNDAY 27 MAY Travelling Country Music Social will be on Sunday 27 May at the Cowboys Club House, Alice Street, Warwick from 10.30am. Adults $8.00, Children $4.00, lunch, afternoon tea plus bottomless tea and coffee all day, lucky door prize and multi raffle. Walk up artists welcome so if you can sing, dance, or say poetry come along and have a go. Contact Marlene on 0419 710 828 or Ruby on 4664 4163.

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Christian College Dining Room from 9.30am. There will be a guest speaker and the meeting will included a delicious morning tea. Guests are welcome. Enquiries phone Roy on 4661 9728.

SUNDAY 20 MAY Warwick Singles Social Club Over 50s will meet on Sunday 20 May at O'Shanleys Pub, Clifton at 12 noon. Contact warwickssc@gmail.com. or Jen on 0400 505 943.

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PUZZLES Quick Clues

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9 8 4 1 5

2 5 9 3 6 4 7 8 1

7 9 8 6 1 2

5 6 7 1

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2 6 9 8 4 1 5 7 3

Fill the grid so that every row and every 3x3 square contains the digits 1 to 9

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Sudoku!

DOWN 1. Human beings, the expert shows, are the threat (6). 2. Teach, but it’s a bore (5). 3.Supposed to be put on (7). 4. They run back into “3 down” (4). 5. On return, she has the artist imprisoned (5). 6. It’s a warning - not all-clear! (34). 7. They’re enormous boxes filled with soldiers (6). 13. Is bringing the money round an atonement? (7). 15. Imagined to be consideration (7). 16. A fatherly lecture? (6). 17. In short, liable to break (6). 19. No back seat! (5). 21. Doesn’t go for restrictive garments (5). 22. They’re often well held (4).

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ACROSS 1. Turned it into a dining-room, but didn’t do it well (4,1,4,2,2). 8. They’re on hand for use as hangers (5). 9. The opposite of “down-and-out.” Honest! (7). 10. Writing for “The Post” (6). 11. Launched from the north, is hurtling round the west (6). 12. A digger - and a card (5). 14. With which the smash-and-grab thief smashed to grab it? (5). 18. Alias Rene Street? (6). 20. A relation from America in the money (6). 23. The wind is light, son, but variables in it (7). 24. Understand it’s the clutch (5). 25. Obviously, if the time allotted for the speech is cut, you will (8,2,3). DOWN 1. Human beings, the expert shows, are the threat (6). 2.

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7522 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Made a mess of it. 8, Nails. 9, Up-right. 10, Column. 11, Thro-w-n. 12, Spade. 14, Stone. 18, Erne-st. 20, Co-us-in. 23, Mo-nso-on. 24, Grasp. 25, Need-less to say. Down - 1, Men-ace. 2, Drill. 3, Assumed. 4, (d)emus(sa) (rev). 5, S-ar-ah (rev). 6, Fog-horn. 7, Ti-ta-ns. 13, Penan-ce. 15, Thought. 16, Sermon. 17, Snappy. 19, Stool. 21, Stays. 22, Inks.

Cryptic Clues CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7522

1 4 5

3 7 1 9 5 8 2 6 4

9 5 8 2 3

ACROSS

3 1 5 7 9 4 6 2 8

3 4 2

DOWN Stir (6) YPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7522

8 9 1

6 9 2 3 8 5 4 1 7

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 13. 15. 16. 17. 19. Ointment (5) 21. Fragment (5) 22. Lead (4)

5 8 1 4 3 7 9 6 2

Operetta (3,5,5)

ACROSS Ornamentation (13)

9 2 6 1 5 8 7 3 4

Minimum (5) Advantage (5)

4 CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7522 DOWN ACROSS 9 Stir (6) Protrude (5) Cat (7) 2 Long (4) Building (5) Letter (7) 6 Ship (6) Substance (7) Bird (7) Vegetable (6) 8 Yell (6)

9 2

7 3 4 9 2 6 8 5 1

Ornamentation (13) Musical instrument (5)

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5 1 7 2 9 3 7

9. 10. 11. 12. 14. 18. 20. 23. 24. 25.

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7522 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Embellishment. 8, Cello. 9, Caution. 10, Teeter. 11, Beetle. 12, Least. 14, Asset. 18, Assess. 20, Hassle. 23, Ringlet. 24, Rural. 25, The Merry Widow. Down - 1, Excite. 2, Bulge. 3, Lioness. 4, Itch. 5, House. 6, Epistle. 7, Tanker. 13, Essence. 15, Sparrow. 16, Carrot. 17, Bellow. 19, Salve. 21, Shred. 22, Star.

1. 8.

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ACROSS Ornamentation (13) Musical instrument (5) Prudence (7) Seesaw (6) Insect (6) Minimum (5) Advantage (5) Evaluate (6) Bother (6) Curl (7) Rustic (5) Operetta (3,5,5)

CROSSWORD No. QUICK PUZZLE NO.7522 7522

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DECISIONS ARE REAL HEAD-SHAKERS For me it has been a week of very strange announcements a couple of much loved sporting codes. As Queenslanders I think we are being ripped off. First the announcement that as we sit under the watchful eye of the XXXX brewery and the iconic Castlemaine Man at State of Origin this year we will have to be sipping on a CUB ale. That should clearly never be allowed to happen. First we lose a whole Origin game to the Victorians and now we have this. And for those Cockroaches south of the border there will be no Tooheys available for them to cry tears into. They will be suffering the same fate. VB at an Origin game -don't care how much their sponsorship is - it's just not cricket. Ah yes that brings us to the next sporting shockwave. Cricket Australia this week formally announced the draw for the 2018/19 summer of cricket and in a mighty shake up the Gabba has, as CA warned last year lost out to Perth in hosting the first Test. In fact the Gabba will see only one T20 international game in November and a day night Test against Sri Lanka over the Australia Day weekend. I'm shaken to the core - no first test at the Gabba - how to cope - negotiate a leave pass to Perth I guess would be the best course of action. It would be kind of nice to be at the first Test played at the "Cray Pot." That is only one of many changes to CA scheduling. A test scheduled for Maunka Oval, Canberra, an ODI at Blundstone Arena, Tasmania but the big surprise is ODI to be played at Metricon Stadium on the GC on November 17. Scheduled for Schoolies perhaps? South Africa, India and Sri Lanka are the touring teams and fortunately CA haven't entirely thrown the baby out with the bath, water retaining the Boxing Day against India at the MCG. India however is yet to confirm if they will play a day night test at Adelaide -negotiations continue on that front. Of course the elephant in the cricket change room is who will be the coach come summer. CA has yet to announce their choice. Favourite Justin Langer has compelling credentials. Jason Gillespie and Ricky Ponting have their noses in the frame also. But there are a few left field chances including Trevor Bayliss, Brad Haddin, Chris Rogers and David Saker. One man not in the picture is Adam Gilchrist who will be the face of cricket for Fox Sports when the new broadcasters Fox and Seven take up the baton. Change is as good as a holiday they say - but for heaven's sake VB at the Gabba that's almost more than a bear can bear. Therein may lie the answer - a Bundy Bear. - Casey MORE PAIN FOR NOT MUCH GAIN NRL tipsters endured another round of upsets and uncertainties in Round Eight. The Anzac Day contests are amazing and full of emotion. Whether we need the anthems and the bugler at every game in the round has been the matter of some debate and I will leave that for others to discuss suffice to say my spin partner has begun standing and singing the Kiwi national anthem probably a sign that might be a bit of over kill happening. When it came time to play it was the Dragons who continued to impress and they dominated an out of sorts Roosters side that has not shaped up to expectations to continue a wonderful Anzac Day record. Melbourne were absolutely clinical in their early demolition of the Warriors. They 18 SOUTHERN FREE TIMES

have found their feet and their mojo post Cooper Who. If they continue to play as they did in the first half against the Warriors they'll be knocking on the door at the end of September. The Eels sans the Hayne drain are another side that are late bloomers and blue and gold fans will be hoping the form continues. The Broncos caught many tipsters and fans napping last week with a gutsy win over the Bunnies. They unleashed teenage sensation prop Payne Haas. The18 year old man mountain (118kg, 194cm) was impressive in his debut off the bench. While the coach may be playing down the youngsters ability one of the Broncos favourite sons Petero Civoniceva has earmarked him as ''one of a kind.'' "A footballer with athleticism and endurance who will take rugby league into a new era". A big wrap from someone who knows a bit about the front row. The Knights showed they are more than a one man band and worthy of consideration each week. Manly on the other hand confirmed their status as the league's basket case and with a mounting injury toll have done a back flip worthy of any politician recalling Jackson Hastings. I thought the arrival of the entire Manly squad to watch him play NSW State Cup last weekend was just a little too choreographed. Perhaps it was team penance for their late night exploits in Gladstone. The Sharks and Titans game was one of the most exciting of the round. Unfortunately I was on the wrong end of the Sharks win. The Cowboys form slump has everyone including their coach scratching their heads. Outwardly there doesn't seem to be any problems in and around the group but on the paddock they are a mere shell of what we have come to expect. Curious. Raiders fans however were happy to pick up a rare win in Cowboys territory. The Panthers are making come from behind wins an art form but are doing it well and again the Doggies were denied. Things won't be any easier for the Dogs this week. They open round nine at Suncorp against the Broncos. Good luck tipsters. Here are my best. ANZAC SHOOT SUCCESS The Southern Downs Rifle Club held their annual ANZAC Memorial Shoot recently. People are encouraged to bring out their old .303s that remain unused throughout the year. The weather was favourable, though the gusty variable winds made for some interesting scores. There was a good turnout with eight shooters for the ANZAC shoot and nine for the standard F class. Competitors came from around Warwick and visiting shooters from Gatton, Toowoomba, Cecil Plains and Stanthorpe. There were several visitors among the crowd and hopefully they will return to try the sport themselves in weeks and months to come. The .303 shooters had a programme of two sighters and ten scoring shots in either the sitting, kneeling or standing position. After a break, they had another ten shots in their position of choice and finally had to shoot ten rapid shots in under a minute - all at 300 yards. The format made for a lot of friendly rivalry, The scores were: Merv Bray 99; Ross Bartley 97.1; Carl Reck 90.1; Matt Willett 88; Daryl Reck 82; Jarrid Bartley 81; Adrian Sinclair 72; Scott Cirson 56. Meanwhile the F class shooters carried out their usual programme with Kevin Jones carrying the day with top score of 119.4. The remaining

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Southern Downs Councillors Sheryl Windle and Yve Stocks officially opening new shower amenities at the Warwick Wolves clubhouse last Saturday. The 2018 junior football â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or soccer, if you prefer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; season got off to a flying start on the day with hundreds of youngsters forming teams and playing their first round of games for the year. results were Dave Taylor 117.7; Margaret Taylor 114.5; Noel Wilcox 111.4; Paul Findlay 108.2; Bruce McAllan 105.3; Eddie Woon 85; Ash Wilcox 81; Sam Cochrane 71. This is the first time Sam has been at the range and we look forward to her returning on a regular basis. Following the shoot the crowd enjoyed a barbeque and a few drinks. Merv Bray was presented with a club hot for having the top score. Special thanks to Ross Bartley for running the .303 shoot in the absence of Bob Tyllyer who unavailable due to ill health - get well soon Bob. SPORTERS ENJOYING LATER TEE OFF Sunday was the last of the later tee off times for the Sporters group. Too often he is the Sporters Bridesmaid but after a good round on Sunday, Jim Mitchell nailed a win forcing Aaron Simmers into the runners up spot. The crumbs were evenly spread among several players. The rundowns went the way of Mark Lynam and Eric McLellan. Paul Armstrong had the Best Gross. Terry Byrnes took the Pin Shot on the third, and Aaron Simmers added the Pro Pin to his inventory. Dick Hilton and Nikki Waterworth took off with a meat tray each. The previous Sunday it was Terry claiming the honours relegating Phil Zikan to the Runners-up spot. Matt Waterworth finished the round with the Best Gross score and also figured in the run downs with Ray Thorn who also claimed the pin shot on the 17th. Sam Dowie was on target on the 12th and claimed Pin Shot for his efforts. There will be no Sporters this weekend due to the annual Central Motors Golf Day. Play resumes the following week, Mothers Day when you will have to set your alarms for the normal tee off time, between 7.30-8.00 am in what are sure to be chilly conditions as Mr Winter knocks at the door. CHALLENGES FOR VISITORS The Stanthorpe Mallet Sports members hosted a successful Friendship Day recently with visiting players from various clubs in Toowoomba and Warwick. Several games were played on the Stanthorpe Bowls Club greens and the surface proved to be a challenging change of pace for even the most experienced players. Association Croquet was one of the disciplines played on Bowls Club greens. The surface played much faster than the players are used to and locals and visitors had some interesting games as they tried to come to terms with the much quicker surface. Golf croquet was played on the second green and proved equally challenging particularly for the visitors. The Ricochet discipline was played

on the actual Croquet court and players found the conditions far more appealing. All games were 'friendlies', with different combinations of players in each game. The Stanthorpe Mallet players are extremely grateful to the Stanthorpe Bowls club for the use of their facilities. IN GOOD FORM Local golfers have shown good form in the past couple of rounds of local competition. . The format last Saturday, the final for the month of April teams was a medley 4BBB Stableford. Richard Reardon and Racheal Hendry made for a winning combination. They carded 24 on both the front and back nine for a total of 48 points and a win in the event. There were a couple of holes where a mere one point was recorded. These were offset with a couple of birdies worth four points to compensate. Hot on their heels were runner up Rino Piovesan and Mark Hendry who were in with a good chance after scoring 25 points for the first nine. With only 20 points on the back nine. Their total, 45 points just not quite enough to take the bikkies. One point back with 44 points was a handful of teams and this was the score to earn a ball in the run down. The day was sponsored by club member Darryl Boekholt who provided the trophies for the round. Men's pin shots were claimed by Ian Harvey at three, Keith Jones at 12 and Billy Webb at 17. Nikki Waterworth won the Ladies' pin shot at three and had the best approach shot at 17, Racheal Hendry claimed the pin at 12. There was only one taker for the birdies nest with Ricky Chapman taking the honours at the 8th hole. Wes Smith took the honours in the club Stableford event the previous week. Smith scored 21 points on the opening nine and continued the good form coming home with another 21 giving him a winning score of 42 just one point in advance of Mark Hendry and Ian Harvey who finished the round with 41 points. Hendry nudged out Ian Harvey on a count back to grab the runners up position. Kay Webb continued her winning form in the Ladies event to wrap the up her second win in April after she returned 36 points for her round. Webb went out with a score of 17 and on the back nine added 19 points to her score to take a decisive win over runner up Annelle Batterham who scored 36 points. Batterham was out with a score of 19 but scored only 15 points on the back nine - not enough to peg back the winner. Kay Webb franked a good round by taking the ladies pin at three. Linda Kelly had the Ladies best approach at 17. freetimes.com.au

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BUSY WEEKEND FOR GOLFERS Another busy weekend is looming for golfers with two full days of golf. Saturday is American Foursomes sponsored by Jeff Ihle and Biz Ihle. The field will include a number of visitors from Kilcoy who make the trip each year for this weekend of golf. On Saturday Tee off for the event is a shot gun start at 11.45 am. Registration must be completed by 11.15 am to allow the starter to organise tee positions. Sunday is the annual Central Motors Three ball Ambrose sponsored by Rob Reeves. It is another shot gun start at 9.00amee off again a shot gun start at 9.00 am. The starter is calling for registrations to be completed by 8.30 am, to give sufficient time to allocate teams to tee positions. Sunday is a limited field of 72 players. Last look at the time sheet showed there was one space left for a team of three. Nominations after this will be on the reserve list, with the chance of play only if a team pulls out. A reminder to all players that Sam Eaves, the golf Pro from Warwick Golf Club will be holding several demo golf equipment days in the next few weeks.. Further information regarding these days is displayed on the club notice board. POUNDING HOOVES HEADING FOR MORGAN PARK Warwick will come alive with the sound of thundering hooves this weekend as the Warwick Polocrosse Club hosts the largest ever Barastoc Interstate Series and Shell Cup Club competition. More than 600 horses and riders will take to the fields of Morgan Park from May 4 to 6 in a weekend of the action packed sport as teams battle for State and National Pride. The competition has grown in popularity each year and the biggest showing ever is expected in 2018. Organisers have announced that during the three day, two night event interstate teams from NSW Qld Victoria WA and a team from New Zealand will compete in the fierce battle for State honours Players of the highest level will be competing with several 2018 National players and a 2019 World Cup contenders confirmed. There will are eight levels of competition catering for Men's, Women's, Under 21 Men's, Under 21 Women's Junior Boys, Junior Girls and Mixed Under 30 something for all enthusiasts and spectators. Warwick Polocrosse Club President Les Fraser, said "Five Men's teams will be taking to the field, including one from New Zealand.

"Like us, they will be using the Barastoc Interstate Series as a stepping stone for the 2019 World Cup," said Mr Fraser. "It will be a great opportunity for both Australia and New Zealand to trial players shortlisted in their national squads for the World Cup team." Queensland, who have named Carr Farming as their new major sponsor for Barastoc 2018, is hoping for a better result this year after New South Wales were triumphant in 2017. Approximately 70 Club teams from around Australia, including a team from as far away as the Northern Territory, are expected to play in the Shell Cup Club Carnival. Play is expected to be hard and fast. Warwick Polocrosse has spent considerable time in the off season irrigating the fields in an effort to present optimum playing conditions. Based on previous years, the competition is expected to to attract more than 4,000 spectators to Morgan Park. Play for the Barastoc Interstate Series will start at 9.30am on Friday with polocrosse under lights on the main field in front of the clubhouse on both Friday and Saturday nights. The Club House CafÂ¨Â¦ will open from Friday morning for all meals. Saturday night there will be live entertainment following the completion of the evening games. Admission for the weekend is $30 or $12.50 per day/night or $10 per night. Children under 16 are free. For more information, see the website www.warwickpolox.com.au Spectators can expect to see some thrilling matches. Polocrosse is a fast paced team sport played on horseback. It combines the speed of polo, the strategy and tactics of netball (in terms of the field being divided in to 3 sections), the toughness of rugby and AFL and the ball handling ability of lacrosse. This unique sport originated in Australia in 1939 and is dubbed as the "King of the One Horse Sports". If you have never experienced the game it is worth a look this weekend. NEW ORIGIN CHALLENGE State of Origin is still weeks away but the makeup of the Blues and Maroons sides has been the subject of much debate even before the NRL season kicked off however there is another State of Origin Series that will be played as part of the representative round in June. It is the 2018 Holden 2018 Holden Women's State of Origin match and tickets

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are currently on sale for the match which will be played at North Sydney Oval on Friday June 22. It marks the first occasion the match will take place under the State of Origin brand - it was previously named the Interstate Challenge. NRL Chief Executive, Todd Greenberg believes the game will be another opportunity to highlight women's rugby league and the Queensland and New South Wales women's teams "There will be plenty of superstars on show and fans are encouraged to head to North Sydney Oval to witness the first of two State of Origin matches over the course of the weekend." Queensland holds an impressive winning record in the series but the past two years the Blues have prevailed and the Queensland Brolga's will be doing all in their power to claim back the interstate honours GREMLINS IMPRESSIVE START The Stanthorpe Gremlins had a bye in Round Seven of the TRL but there is no doubt that their foray into the TRL second division competition has been successful. After an early loss the put together back to back wins over Brothers and Valleys. At their last outing the team went down to Dalby in a thriller at Platz Oval and were far from disgraced. There was much to like in their performance against one of the strongest teams in the competition. Only one conversion, two points separated the teams at the end of that game. Brannigan and Skimmings both crossed for the Stanthorpe side while tries for the Diehards came from Collins and Tarrant. The difference a conversion by the Diehards kicker Dodds. It is pleasing to see that there has been an ongoing roll up of players each week keen to get on the paddock. In the game at Platz Oval the Gremlins had 24 players on the team sheet - a far cry from the struggles of recent seasons. This week the TRL break for the annual 47th Battalion carnival. Stanthorpe players will be back in action in round seven thee following weekend when they travel to Pittsworth to take on the Danes in a Sunday game. 47TH BATTALION CLOSE TO HOME The annual 47th Battalion carnival kicks off this Saturday. The Toowoomba Clydesdale team was announced recently and players will not have too many concerns with travel this year with Toowoomba hosting the carnival at Glenholme Park. The Garden City was chosen to host the carnival to coincide with the centenary season of their competition.

Eight teams will play the men's round robin while six teams will go head to head in the Ladies competition this weekend. The Toowoomba representative side will be chasing back to back wins after their upset win last year. Wattles Warriors players are set to play a dominant part in the Clydesdale side with five players selected. Lining up for the rep squad will be Matt Duggan, Ty Gardner, Jackson Green, Mitch Koina, and Dale Perkins. They will be joined by Dalby Diehards team mates Alex Ambia, Steve Franciscus, Xavier Manley and Jason Wardrop. are the most represented clubs for the Clydesdales with five and four players respectively. Warwick captain Mick Bloomfield can count himself unlucky missing selection due to injury. Cowboys Team mates Ben Sullivan and Joe Fuimaono earned themselves a place in the side The South West Mustangs fillies side has an interesting inclusion with former Australian Jillaroo lining up in the squad. Hancock's inclusion is sure to be a boost for the ladies. The full Toowoomba Clydesdale squad: - Alex Ambia; Hnaloan Budden; Dylan Chown; Ronnie David; Matt Duggan; Steve Franciscus; Joe Fuimaono; Ty Gardner; Jackson Green; Billy Jackwitz; Mitch Konia; Jarrod Lee; Xavier Manley; Cory McGrady; Dale Perkins; Josh Robinson; Ben Sullivan; Jason Wardrop; Daniel York WOMENS TEAM TO TOUR UK Toowoomba is currently experiencing a dramatic growth in the participation of women in rugby league. Women have always been involved in rugby league but the popularity of actually playing the game has driven teams in Toowoomba from sometimes struggling to planning an overseas tour to the UK in October. A historic step for the women's game. It is anticipated that the Toowoomba squad will take on two English sides and the Scottish national team in a two and a half week tour. A group of 48 will tour.

Wed. 27th: K.F.C. sponsored bowls. Sat. 30th: Social.

N Hassum 12 d. D Christensen, G Murphy, B Christensen 7; R Philps, M Wright, P Collis 13 d. W Tucker, G Assay, L Tucker 6. Round 2 (skips only): W Tucker 14 d. D Christensen 5; R Philps 11 d. G Shelley 8; G Dent 11 d. E Diery 8. The overall winner was R Philps's team and the runner-up was G Dent's team. On Saturday two games of pairs were played. In the first game E Diery, N Hassum 11 d. P Dipplesman, G Brady 6. In the second game E Diery, N Hassum 13 d. P Dipplesman, G Brady 4. The winners were E Diery and N Hassum. The attempt at the jackpot was once again unsuccessful. Today is our mixed triples day, starting at 12.00. Please phone the club on 4661 9050 between 10.00 and 11.30 a.m. if you would like a game. Regular skips please ensure you have a full team available. This day is being sponsored by our Patron Graham Shelley and his brothers Laurie and Bruce. Please show your appreciation be making every effort to attend. All are welcome. On Saturday we will have mixed social bowls as usual. Play starts at 1.00 p.m. with names to be in between 12.00 and 12.30. There will be the usual prizes on offer and once again a chance to win the jackpot, which will stand at $167 + $1 per Saturday player. Bowling and non-bowling visitors will be made very welcome.

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AROUND THE GROUNDS WARWICK BOWLS CLUB Last Wednesday 25th April K.F.C. sponsored bowls afternoon was held. Our sincere thanks to K.F.C. for their very generous sponsorship each month. Results: R. Forbes, J. Niven, T. Wright def. L. Meiklejohn, G. Niven, B. Black 35-15. R. Valentine, J. Cutmore, E. Welsh def. B. Buckel, P. Seipelt, D. Warr 27-19. B. Maunder, P. Owens, S. Tyter def. D. Phillips, S. Valentine, M. Holder 27-9. R. Tartan, P. Wagner def. A. Naylor, I. Gambrill 29-9. The winner and runner-up were drawn from the winning cards as follows: Congratulations to the winners Bruce Maunder, Trish Owens, Steve Tyter, and to the runner-up Rob Valentine, Judy Cutmore and Edwin Welsh. Last Saturday the Final of Championship Singles was played. Result: Steve Tyter def. Peter Collis 2515. Congratulations to Steve on winning the Singles Championship and to Peter as runner-up. Self Selected Pairs Competition will commence this Saturday 5th May and Call-up is as follows: T. Wright, M. Holder verse J. Cutmore, A. Naylor. B. Black, D. Warr verse D. Christensen, E. Welsh. J. Simpson, T. Seaniger verse J. & H. Lasak. P. Collis, J. Rickard verse S. Tyter, M. Balfour. COMING EVENTS FOR MAY: freetimes.com.au

Tues. 1st: Monthly Triples. Wed. 2nd: Social. Sat. 5th: Self Selected Pairs competition (see above for call-up) and Social bowls. Wed. 9th: Jackpot Pairs sponsored by Dominos Pizza. Sat. 12th: Social. Sun. 13th: Warwick Friendly Society sponsored bowls. Wed. 16th: Christensen's & Valentine's sponsored bowls. Sat. 19th: Social. Wed. 23rd: K.F.C. sponsored bowls. Sat. 26th: Social. Wed. 30th: to be advised. COMING EVENTS FOR JUNE. Sat. 2nd: Social. Tues. 5th: Monthly Triples. Wed. 6th: Social. Sat. 9th: Social. Sun. 10th: To be advised. Wed. 13th: Packpot Pairs. Sat. 16th: Social. Sun. 17th: Our Club;s Mixed Carnival. Excellent sponsorship. Wed. 20th: Valentine's & Christensen's sponsored cash bowls afternoon. Sat. 23rd: Social.

SOUTHERN DOWNS RIFLE CLUB A very good turnout for the Fun shoot where we have to hit a fly measuring 85mm x 67mm at 300 yards. Bruce McAllan top scored in the standard event only dropping one point and then top scoring in the 'fly' event with 22. good shooting Bruce, well done. Results are as follows: Bruce McAllan 81.1, Dave Taylor 73.3, Paul Wiedman 73.2, Murray Reck 70.2, Linda Nelson 69.2, Daryl Reck 59, Margaret Taylor 57.2, Ash Wilcox 54.2, Tori Edwards 51.1, Rob Smythe 51, Col Dunstan 49.2. Paul Findlay scored 75 . (military rifle class). The majority of shooters retired to the clubhouse for drinks, a barbecue and a chin-wag agreeing that it was truly a 'fun' day. Next Sunday 6th May we will be at the 300 yard mound for our combined F Class and military rifle shoot, sign on at 8.30am for 9.00am start. Contact Margaret on 4666 1018 for details.

WARWICK EAST BOWLS CLUB Last Thursday was our Red Rooster triples day, with the following results. Round 1: E Diery, J Harslett 13 d. G Shelley, G Brady, C Lawler 6; G Dent, N Madsen,

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