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MORE TO LOVE The editor’s desk As the Southern Free Times went to print this week contractors engaged by the Southern Downs Regional Council were conducting technical surveys to determine the true level of both Connolly Dam in Warwick and Stanthorpe’s Storm King Dam. Meanwhile, Leslie Dam owner SunWater has been carrying out its own surveys to find out how much water is still available for Warwick’s urban use. Data from these activities is yet to be released and it may be some weeks away. Whilst I can appreciate these things take time the reality of the situation is we are now in mid-winter and significant rainfall is unlikely in the short-term. The Free Times will continue to seek as much detailed information as we can from all of the relevant authorities as to the true state of our water supplies. We are not being told the true extent of the situation and in particular how the council is working with large-scale commercial water users to better manage their consumption. This story will continue to unfold in the coming weeks and most likely months. Jeremy Sollars

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HAVE YOURSELF A NIGHT OUT WITH NEIL! The Warwick RSL Memorial Club has kindly provided the Free Times with two tickets to the ‘Neil Diamond - The Man, The Music Tribute Show’ on Saturday 29 June to give away to lucky readers. To enter simply visit www.freetimes. com.au and click on the ‘Competitions’ link…

SNOW MUCH FUN Stop complaining about the cold - our region’s popular winter festivals are set to bring some warming cheer Snowflakes in Stanthorpe, Jumpers and Jazz in July - pages 8&9.

WHAT’S ON? Find out about the latest and upcoming local events with our weekly community diary - page 15.

GARDEN TIME There’s plenty to do in the garden even in the cooler months - our gardening guru Beatrice Hawkins’ latest offering, page 17.

CASEY’S SPIN Free Times sports columnist Casey O’Connor brings us all the latest in local sport from around the ridges - pages 18-19.

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SHIRE’S RECRUITING SPREE MEANS JOBS APLENTY BY JEREMY SOLLARS The Southern Downs Regional Council is currently recruiting for as many as seven senior roles in its workforce, including a new Director of Infrastructure Services following the recent resignation of the former incumbent of that position, Graham O’Byrne. The Director’s role is one of the three most senior council management positions, directly below chief executive officer David Keenan. Mr O’Byrne quit in mid-May less than eight months after being appointed but the council would not comment on the reason or reasons behind his resignation, only confirming it had been received and wishing him well for the future. But the Free Times understands Mr O’Byrne - who has nearly 30 years’ experience as a senior executive in both the public and private sector - had become frustrated and disillusioned with the council’s staffing and internal culture during his brief tenure. We attempted to contact Mr O’Byrne for comment via social media but have not

received a response, with former council employees normally contractually prohibited from speaking to the media, at least for a set period after their employment ceases. Mr O’Byrne’s appointment in September last year followed a major restructure of the council’s top management level. Also appointed in September was new Director of Sustainable Development Jane Stroud, with new Director of Corporate and Community Services Jo Morris appointed in late 2018. The three positions are understood to involve remuneration of more than $200,000 each. Mr O’Byrne’s most recent previous role was that of general manager of Cairns Regional Council, where he managed 250 staff and a budget of $150 million. Prior to that Mr O’Byrne worked in the private sector as National Operations Manager for WENGFU Australia, as Chief Executive Officer of Spectran and in other roles for Jemena, Impact Fertilizers, Hydro Tasmania, Ionik Consultation and Johnstone, McGee and Gandy. He has an engineering qualification and

is a fellow of the Institution of Engineers and a Chartered Professional Engineer. The council is now recruiting for a replacement for Mr O’Byrne and is offering the successful applicant a three year contract with salary negotiated.

OTHER JOBS Other positions currently vacant and in recruitment mode include the following · Work Health & Safety Officer ($60,529 $66, 032) · Manager Environmental and Regulatory Services (Three year contract, salary to be negotiated) · Manager Works (Three year contract, salary to be negotiated) · Manager Parks and Operations (Three year contract, salary to be negotiated) · Administration Officer (temporary and casual, $36.84/hour) · Revenue Officer ($55,547 - $59,163) · Media and Communications Coordinator ($66,032 - $74,535) Interested in applying? Visit www.sdrc. qld.gov.au ●

SURVEYS SEEK A LEVEL ON OUR DAM FUTURE The Southern Downs Regional Council says surveys currently being conducted at Storm King and Connolly Dams will provide Council with more accurate dam volume levels to help determine whether de-silting works are required. In a statement the council said the surveys will also give council “a more accurate measure of the water volume in both dams to help forecast the region’s available urban water supply”. “Australian UAV Pty Ltd is conducting aerial and land based surveys and the results of the surveys will indicate the amount of silt currently present in each dam,” the statement said. “The surveys are part of SDRC’s ongoing work to establish short and long-term water security for the Southern Downs. “The survey works are important because they will provide Council with more accurate dam volume levels that will assist Council’s plans to continue providing water supplies for the region.

“If the results indicate a significant amount of silt at either dam, then Council will look at de-silting or dredging work in the future to increase storage capacity and improve the quality of water available. “De-silting work can be costly, so Council needs to ensure de-silting is necessary before undertaking any work. “The removal of silt and other materials from the region’s dams will require environmental approvals obtained from relevant State Government departments. “Council has not been approached by local contractors to undertake the works at no cost. “Any contractor engaged by Council to undertake de-silting works will be required to follow appropriate local government procurement processes. “The surveys form part of the continuing works Council is undertaking to secure water resources and finalise contingency plans in response to prolonged drought conditions severely impacting the region.

“Council is exploring all ways in which to ensure an ongoing and reliable drinking standard water supply to its residents and businesses, including investigating the region’s existing bore network and securing water allocations from dams located outside the Southern Downs. “SDRC will also continue working with State Government, other local government authorities, residents and local businesses to reduce water use and conserve the remaining water supply.” Leslie Dam owner SunWater is conducting its own surveys of the dam’s true level but that data has not yet been publicly released. As of Monday of this week council records showed the region’s dam levels were as follows Leslie Dam - 6.59% (7002ML) Connolly Dam - 42.8% (1109ML) Storm King Dam - 32% (701ML) Note - SunWater’s official level for Leslie Dam includes 2000ML below the “dead storage level”. ●

HEAR YE - THE TOWN CRIER! For the last several years I have had the honour and privilege of being Town Crier for the Southern Downs. The ‘Ancient and Honourable Guild of Australian Town Criers’ recognises the vital importance of tourism throughout the land, and as such the criteria for one of the calls in the National Championships is “to extol the virtues of the area you represent.” I am truly fortunate to represent the beautiful Southern Downs of Queensland. Here is an example of the sort of calls I write and present which have helped me to be “Senior Australian Champion Town Crier” for the last three years. Oyez, Oyez, Oyez Warwick and Stanthorpe so different and yet so alike. 60 kilometres apart at the northern and southern ends of the Southern Downs of Queensland. Warwick with superb sandstone architecture designed by artisans. Jumpers and Jazz in July, a festival of art and music. The Condamine River famous in folklore. The bustle of international motorsport and equine events. RED ROSES Stanthorpe with glorious granite outcrops created by Mother Nature. The Apple and Grape Festival celebrating nature’s bounty. Quart pot Creek so named when a discarded billy was found by early explorers. Quiet nights in front of log fires. RED WINE. Warwick and Stanthorpe offer all that a discerning tourist could wish for. RED ROSES AND RED WINE GOD BLESS AUSTRALIA Bob Townshend, Dalveen

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COVER STORY Stuart Bond auctioning off goods for charity at the 44th Allora Community Auction.

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he 'best little town on the Downs' recently came alive with bargain hunters travelling from all around to attend the 44th Allora Community Auction on Sunday 9 June, although many say it wasn't quite as big as previous years. About 200 volunteers from 30 local charities worked together booking goods in, assisting the auctioneers and feeding the crowds. The hours worked by the various charity members are added up and the profits are divided accordingly with about 40 per cent of total sales going to the local charities. Someone who hasn't missed a beat at the Auction is local real estate agent and auctioneer, Stuart Bond, who has spent the past 44 years auctioning off anything and everything in the name of charity. Born and bred in the district, Stuart first joined the real estate agent field as his dad was an agent and "talked him into it". "I think the fact that I have grown up and worked in the district my whole life has given me an edge in the real estate industry," Stuart said. Having sold well over 25,000 items, Stuart has many funny memories of the Allora Community Auction, but there is one

story in particular that still always makes him laugh. "I was selling a S/C windmill and it was supposed to be about 25 years old but had never been erected. The guy that owned it then said it was new and someone else said it can't be new it's 25 years old. So, a guy decided to step inside the 12-foot fan on the ground and undo the big brass wing nut from on top of the mill currently lying horizontal on the ground. He removed the cover only to be welcomed by a six-foot brown snake. The movement from the crowd was fast and furious as the snake moved on," Stuart recalled. Stuart said when the Allora Community Auction first started it was known as the White Elephant Sale. "It first started with three local Auctioneers, Jim Leeson, Keith Marsterns (known as KO) and Barry Geitz, and then it became the Apex Club Charity," Stuart said. "I teamed up in 1976 as Jim Leeson said it was 'your time boy to do something for the community'. "A few years ago, it became the Allora Community Auction and was always run on Queens Birthday weekend but now that we don't have a long weekend anymore, we don't seem to get the crowds like we use to."

A good crowd turned out for the Annual Allora Auction in 2016. Stuart said that they used to get a lot more people travelling from Brisbane and the Coast but they don't seem to get them anymore. "Also with this drought that has been going on, with no sign of braking, it is a big deterrent for the local people to spend monies," he said. "This year we only sold approximately 1700 lots where as in years gone by we could do up to 3000." Stuart said the most important part of auctioneering is keeping the crowd happy. "You have to know the value of the items you are selling and keep the show rolling as fast as possible," he said. After 43 years of doing the Allora Community Auction, Stuart has decided it

is now time to retire. "I am not retiring from the industry just from doing the Community Auction," he said. "I think after doing them for 43 years it's time to let the young Auctioneers get on with it and I hope that it continues to grow as it has been a wonderful way to raise much needed monies for the Allora Community for 44 years." And although he is retiring from the Community Auction, Stuart said he will still be keeping himself busy as there isn't a lot of spare time working in the real estate industry. "When I do get spare time, I like watching the football and the local horse races as I have done a lot of the Calcutta's over the years," he said. ●

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ALLORA’S 150 YEARS PROGRAM BY ABBEY CANNAN The Allora 150 Years Program has been announced as the town gets ready to celebrate a huge milestone. Coinciding with Warwick's muchloved Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival, the Programme features highlight events that will celebrate the country town's rich history and small town charm. From demonstrations and vintage displays to storytelling and talent quests, Allora will mark 150 years of local government, since the proclamation of its municipality, with a huge line-up of special events over two full days from 20-21 July. Hosted by Allora and District Historical Society, friends, residents and family members from near and far are invited to "come home to Allora" to help mark the occasion and share in generational tales of the much-loved town. Allora 150 Year Celebrations will not only mark 150 years of local government and the connection of the Southern Railway Line from Toowoomba to Hendon in 1869, the Allora and District Historical Society will also celebrate its 50th year. Allora and District Historical Society President Lyn Wright said sport is a huge factor in the history of Allora. "We have a great Sports Museum which is quite unique," Lyn said. "Allora as it is known today will be preserved for future generations with the burying of a new time capsule at the Allora

Sports Museum on Saturday, 21 July, before the two day celebrations are headlined by The Pioneer Dinner that night and a Bush Poet's Breakfast on Sunday morning. "We had a competition where we nominated the greatest sportsmen from our district and we will be honouring them, including former professional rugby league footballer Shane Webcke, who was originally from Leyburn in the Southern Downs Region." Lyn said her favourite thing about Allora was the friendliness of the people. "The history of the town is so important to us because we just love our town and a lot of us have a long association with the original pioneers of the district," she said. "The town has changed over time and it's becoming a popular place for retirees to come to. "They're coming from the largely populated areas such as the Gold Coast and Brisbane, as this is a quieter area and we have the facilities right there with Warwick only 15 minutes away and Toowoomba only 45 minutes away." His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland, will travel from Brisbane to officially open the event at Allora's recently renovated Old Shire Chambers, while the award winning, Southern Downs' Town Crier, Bob Townshend will issue a cry to the town's locals and visitors. An important part of Allora's founding

Allora Regional Sports Museum “Hall of Famer” and Wattles, Clydesdales Legend John Cowley with Grandson Will Denny unfurling the 150 year celebrations banner at the Museum. Picture: ALLORA 150 CELEBRATIONS. story, a re-enactment of a bullock team crossing Dalrymple Creek will hark to yesteryear and is set to be a crowd favourite. A parade will take to Allora's streets and the Roll Call of Sportsmen and Women and the Memorial to Fallen Soldiers will shine a light on its best characters and finest heroes, while Bangers by the Bonfire and the 50 year Reunion of Allora State School's Class of 1969 will be a chance for old friends to reminisce and reconnect. Pop in to the historic Mary Poppins house, childhood home of famous author P.L Travers, for wine and cheese and a look back at fashion from bygone eras, or pay

a visit to historic Talgai Homestead for afternoon tea. Take a stroll around town and spot the penny farthings and vintage cars, enjoy street musicians and maypole dancing, as well as some of Allora's charming heritage architecture, including a look through beautiful St David's Anglican Church. Take-away coffee, drinks and tasty eats will be available with food vans in town all weekend and Allora Butchery will be on hand to turn a pig on the spit. To view the full Programme or for more information visit: allora150.org.

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AN INDIGENOUS TOUCH The table was full of small paint containers resembling all the colours of the rainbow as Darlene casts her artistic eye over each container of paint, checking carefully to ensure the right colour is been used on the large indigenous painting of the Rainbow Serpent and other intricate paintings still been completed. The oral records tell of The Rainbow Serpent the creator of the lands where the ancestors hunted, fished and lived, pushed the Great Dividing Range as its body moved across the east of Australia. Margie carefully places each dot of the Rainbow Serpent with precision and respect. The two serpents face each other representing the past and future of indigenous culture on this land. John Simpson, the creator of the Monument to the Horse, insisted indigenous art be incorporated into this large dedication. His wishes are now been witnessed as this unique monument comes to life. Richard makes a coffee and offers a cup, we sit and chat as the painting progresses ever so carefully. Janet offers me a heavenly piece of apple slice. Mr Simpson would have approved of this beautiful work by the Carbal Arts Group, with the attention to detail awe inspiring. The monument is set for completion on 22 June, with handover to the Southern Downs Regional Council at 11am. The imposing monument is about

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Applying their skills to the monument are, from left, Janet, Richard, Margie and Darlene. Madsen bridge. two stories high and 22 metres long, a large structure with the base the shape Many thanks to Darlene, Janet, Margie and Richard for their efforts. of a boomerang, and will be an imposing structure as visitors come over the O.O. - story and photo contributed

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Jumpers and Jazz in July is Queensland’s quirkiest winter festival. Held in Warwick over 10 days from 1828 July, the event is gathering momentum, with promise of ‘bursting at the seams’ vibe. It features scores of eclectic activities and exhibitions, yarn bombed trees, excellent jazz, and foodie’s delights. On the second weekend, 27-28 July, Palmerin Street will be overflowing with the big Stroll and Swing event. Two stages will feature live jazz with some of Queensland’s best on offer. Jazz lovers can grab their food, coffee or wine and chill out ‘el fresco’ nearby and just soak it all in - or get up and dance! Empire Swing Dancers are ready to show their dynamic routines on the street. The popular Suitcase Rummage proves to be a magnet for hundreds seeking that unusual, quirky item for a gift, or their own unique style of dress or decor. The Celebration of Local Flavours features local producers at their best. Ready to share their knowledge and flair for a great plate, it is also a brilliant opportunity for community and visitors to bolster up these

hard working pillars of the region as they plough through ongoing drought. A new event this year, Twilight Jazz in the Park, invites festival goers to stroll on down to Leslie Park after their day on Palmerin, where live jazz will fill the air from 4pm. Surrounded by a winter vista of light filled trees, hot food, coffee and wine, patrons can dance the night away or sit back alfresco under heaters until 9pm. Quirky coats, scarves and beanies are highly recommended. Tickets are $20 and available online at warwicktickets.com, locally at Bryson’s Gifts, or at the event. Families can look forward to plenty of activities for the kids this year. Making their debut at Stroll and Swing are Ponies in Pyjamas - guaranteed to delight families keen to climb on board for their yarn bombed buggy ride! Aside from the exploration of the amazing trees, and yarn bombed treasures at the gallery, there will be a variety of engaging adventures for the young ones! Check the very full program and jazz info on www.jumpersandjazz.com.au or catch up on Facebook. ●

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DAYS OF WINTER FUN - SNOW JOKE! The coolest town in Queensland is gearing up to host thousands of visitors on a winter family holiday with a definite chance of throwing snowballs. From 5-7 July, Snowflakes in Stanthorpe will have a massive snowfield, ice skating and tonnes of winter activities and entertainment. With seasonal markets and an incredible ice sculpture competition on Friday 5 July, the main street of Stanthorpe will be packed with great entertainers, demonstrations and activities. The whole family can join in on the street parade, the bocce rink, the jumping castles, the snowman toss and the whip cracking showcase. After 5pm, join the lantern parade winding its way to Stanthorpe's newest icon the Big Thermometer. Enjoy the fireworks before seeking out the local restaurants and bars guaranteed to provide the warmest hospitality around. On Saturday 6 July head to the Stanthorpe Snowgrounds for a huge range of activities including the massive snowfield (with under eight's area), on stage entertainment, fashion parade, movies, giant snowglobes, facepainting, climbing wall, enchanted forest, jumping castles, and a petting zoo. Wander the winter markets, indulge in the international food fest and relax in the local wine and beer marquee. The ice-skating rink will be available until 7pm at an extra cost per session, until

the evening ends with a firework spectacular and bonfire. For the adventure seekers, on Sunday 7 July, the Iceman Challenge will set your heart racing and Frostys Fun Run will ensure your youngest are challenged before hitting the snowfields.

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RURAL LINKS

UPGRADE WORKS FOR FUTURE WATER More than $50,000 in upgrades into the region’s water and wastewater infrastructure will reduce risk of overflows and help improve the reliability of the region’s sewer network. More than $52,000 has been spent on fixing the sewer network following a wastewater spill into the Condamine River in December following the failure of the pump station’s warning and back-up systems. Southern Downs Regional Council recently completed months of significant rectification works to improve the pump station located at Warwick’s Federation Park, near Condamine Street. Councillor for Agriculture, Environment and Sustainability Cameron Gow said the improvement works follow an evaluation of the sewer network and an investigation into the most recent overflow. “Preserving our region’s waterways is a top priority for Council and ensuring our sewer network is operating efficiently is a part of our commitment to protecting our

local environment, and to upgrading the region’s water infrastructure and wastewater assets,” Cr Gow said. “These works are a part of our ongoing commitment to a long-term water and wastewater management plan for the Southern Downs. Council has taken a very close look at how the network can be continuously improved and how to best prevent future spills. “There were a range of issues that contributed to the most recent spill including an electrical fault in the pump station and the station’s warning systems, as well as previously unknown blockages in the sewer catchment system. “A full incident review was completed in January to establish the primary causes of the spill, and Council has since fixed faults with the pump station, as well as implementing changes to how we maintain and operates pump stations across the entire network.” Cr Gow said the council was undertaking significant work to manage the region’s water resources and water security.

“Many of the actions Council has undertaken since the spill were already in the works, but the December spill meant Council responded quickly to prioritise several of these actions to greatly minimise the risk of future wastewater spills. “Council will continue to review how

we operate and maintain our pump station network to not only prevent future spills but to also provide short and long-term water security for our region.” For more information, contact SDRC’s Water and Wastewater Team on 1300 MYSDRC (1300 697 372). ●

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Near Freestone School is a 3 bedroom brick on 10.5 acres, with infrastructure and views. Fully fenced,6 Bay shed has kitchenette,shower,toilet + caravan port. 2 Bay shed + skillion, garden shed, chook pen. Bore, 10,000 gal rainwater + tank bore water tank, 570 m Airstrip. Home has 2 entertaining on N & E. Tiled living has aircon, mod kitchen has electric appliances adjoining dining. Bath, shower, 2 toilets, built-in bedroom.

Three light and airy bedrooms, insulated ceiling, ceiling fans in living area and main bedroom. Open plan lounge ﬂows to the dining room and kitchen with breakfast bar + pantry. Larger windows provide plenty of light and cross ventilation Bathroom has shower over the bath and vanity. Storage in the hall, separate toilet. Laundry at the back door accesses 607 m² yard, garden storage. INVESTORS:- renting $250 p.w.

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bedrooms have built-ins. Open plan living includes dining and galley kitchen featuring stone benchtops & electric appliances. Family bathroom has separate shower, vanity, bath and toilet. Laundry recess, remote double garage with access to 582 m² yard. Covered outdoor entertainment opens off the living area. MORE Value:- extra sound prooﬁng and thicker glazing

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timber home has VJ walls and polished ﬂoors. North sunroom doubles as ofﬁce. Large 2 builtin bedrooms + sleep-outs through French doors. Lounge has timber archway to dining room. Bathroom has shower and vanity. Timber kitchen features classic Stanley wood stove. Separate toilet & laundry accesses undercover entertaining, backyard, powered double garage,

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$ 315,000 Cultivation, Grazing LOCH LOMOND 8 paddocks, watered by 5 dams, 82.15 Ha, 50% cultivation + 50% timbered grazing. Timber cattle yards, 6 bay shed, fencing in good order. Grass country runs 35+ breeders. Reno 3 built-in bed home has wood ﬁre in open plan living, NE deck. Galley kitchen has large gas cooker, lots of storage. Shipping container ofﬁce has power, phone. 2.1 KVA solar power, established garden, greenhouse, chook pen.

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FOCUS ON SUSTAINABLE STRATEGY Climate change, renewable energy and conservation will be at the centre of Southern Downs Regional Council’s new Environmental Sustainability Strategy, an innovative plan for the future to ensure the region can be enjoyed for many generations. The announcement of the new plan comes as Council gets ready to mark World Environment Day 2019 on Wednesday, 5 June. A platform for action, World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging global awareness and action to protect the environment. Since it began in 1974, the event has grown to become a global platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated in more than 100 countries. World Environment Day is known as the “people’s day” for doing something to take care of the Earth on a local, national or global scale. The $150,000 Environmental

Sustainability Strategy will align with SDRC’s visionary strategy, Shaping Southern Downs and will be partly funded by Council and a $75,000 grant from the Federal Government’s Building Better Region’s Fund. SDRC’s Director of Sustainable Development, Jane Stroud said while Council plays a role in responding to climate change, the Strategy also needs to consider a range of issues impacting the region’s environmental sustainability. “Local government plays an important role in how we manage our natural environment. From waste and recycling, controlling invasive pests and protecting biodiversity, to looking after our open spaces and water resource; in one way or another Council has been working within the sustainability space for many years,” Ms Stroud said. “Our new Strategy looks to take that work a step further and outline a strong, big

picture plan for our environment. “How the region reduces waste, protects waterways and catchments and conserves open spaces and natural areas are also the types of issues that the Environmental Sustainability Strategy will plan for and respond to.” The Strategy will also consider how the Southern Downs can become more energy efficient and use more renewables, which may incorporate new technology or more creative ideas like designing innovative buildings with energy efficiency in mind. Councillor for Agriculture, Environment and Sustainability, Cameron Gow said the plan will be a road map for the future of the region. “This is a progressive strategy which will provide a clear plan for responding to the biggest issues impacting the environment globally from a local perspective,” Cr Gow said. Cr Gow said the region’s youth will play

a vital role in developing the Strategy. “Our Southern Downs Youth Council will play a key role during the development and implementation of the Strategy,“ he said. “Climate change and the environment are priorities for our youth and engaging them in this process is vitally important to developing an environmental plan for the future. What we do today will greatly impact them and younger generations forever.” Council will begin consulting with the community, including local schools over the next few months and the strategy will be developed throughout the 2019-2020 Financial Year. Find out more about World Environment Day and how to take part in taking care of the environment locally and globally, visit worldenvironmentday.global or head to Southern Downs Regional Council’s Facebook page. ●

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SOUTHERN FREE TIMES 13

NEWS

THUMBS

NOT SO FREE IN PRINT

THUMBS UP To Jeremy Sollars and the Free Times for without fear or favour you do a great job.

OPINION - JEREMY SOLLARS, FREE TIMES EDITOR There’s a good chance you’ll have heard of the international medical humanitarian organisation Doctors Without Borders, but you may not be aware of another international body, based in Paris, called Reporters Without Borders, or Reporters Sans Frontieres (RSF). I am a proudly paid-up member of RSF, which chiefly aims to expose press violations internationally and assists those working in the media who are exposed to unfair treatment and censorship - and even the threat of death. I have referred to RSF’s ‘World Press Freedom’ index in the past. In 2019 Australia sits at 21, with Norway at the top and Turkmenistan at 180 at the bottom, just one notch below North Korea, while the United States - the land of the free and the home of the brave - comes in at 48. But let’s give it some more global context. So far in 2019 alone 15 journalists have been killed in various parts of the world while doing their job - including in Central and South America, Africa and even in the United Kingdom (Lyra McKee, murdered with a handgun shot to the head by the New IRA during riots in Northern Ireland in April) - and as of right now RSF estimates 172 are languishing in a prison cell somewhere, behind bars for being a threat to oppressive governments and vested interests. That number could be - almost certainly is - higher. In this country we’d like to think our press freedom rates fairly highly - at least in comparison to the likes of Turkmenistan and North Korea - but we are kidding ourselves. We know that the ‘big’ media

THUMBS UP To the gorgeous gardens around the cenotaph. Really loving the creativity that went into the planting. THUMBS UP To the owners of the new 10 cent collection centre Rural Contracting Qld they are absolutely awesomely amazing. Thankyou soo much for all your help today. THUMBS UP To the Free Times for writing stories that matter to the community!! Must be why you are award winners again. THUMBS UP To Jeremy Sollars - our award winning local journo. THUMBS UP For Killarney Co-operative Limited staff, for always being so friendly and cheery and I love their specials too. Journalist Lyra McKee, shot dead at the age of 29 by the New IRA during riots in Derry in Northern Ireland in April of this year. 194062 outlets are manipulated by political and business interests, and even in our own local government region we see attempts at censorship and browbeating both of commercial media outlets and of community groups and private individuals on social media. It’s that kind of relentless chipping away at media freedom that grinds my gears. Most of the time it’s happening in the background and is coercive in a shady kind of a way, but at other times it’s so blatant as

to be astonishing. We as journalists must push back against it with all our might. If we don’t, we are failing ourselves and the consumers of our work. And that’s why I find RSF’s values and activities so inspiring. I’d encourage readers to spare a moment and visit the website to learn more at www.rsf.org ON FREEDOM “Freedom of information is the freedom that allows you to verify the existence of all the other freedoms.” - Win Tin, Burmese journalist

FIONA’S MAKING HER MARK IN ART WORLD A love of vintage wares and an impulse decision opened up a world of travel and artistic endeavour for emerging local artist Fiona Hayes. Fiona was enticed into a store by the objects on display but on a whim signed on to do a six week beginner’s watercolour class instead. Describing herself as more a “maker” than an artist, Fiona was captivated by the watercolour technique immediately and motivated by the classes, which she attended three times in a row. While prolific in the early months, Fiona admits that her early works were plentiful but “pretty awful”. She willingly shared this image of her first watercolour painting done in February 2015. She encourages all aspiring artists to just dive in like she did. Time, practise, good materials and a few lessons will open up a world of enjoyment and friendship. The opportunity to expand her education and foster friendships with other artists motivated her to attend classes in Toowoomba, Brisbane and Sydney. As she started to develop her own style she joined several international painting workshops in the United Kingdom and Italy. Since she began painting in 2015 Fiona has achieved acclaim winning awards at several competitions most notably 1st prize for a Landscape at the QCWA Art Exhibition State final in 2018. Even more impressive is the list of countries where Fiona has work in private collections - Italy, Singapore, USA, Canada, South Africa and Colombia. 14 SOUTHERN FREE TIMES

THUMBS DOWN To Big W, Warwick, where at the end of the day there are no cash registers working. Customers are expected to do self checkout. I needed to pay cash, plus I don’t do self checkout, so Big W wasted my time and missed out on over a $100 sale. THUMBS UP To all the staff at Stanthorpe Hospital for their care for my wife when she recently had a short stay .

OPINION DAMN THE COST

One of the wonderfully whimsical watercolour works of emerging artist Fiona Hayes, on exhibition at the Warwick Art Gallery now. Watercolour is one of the most prized and appreciated painting techniques in contemporary art. Fiona uses a limited palette of about eight colours and mixes combinations of these to create new colours. She also insists on making no compromises on the quality of paints, brushes and papers that she uses. By doing so, she creates the most beautiful colour washes in soft shades of pink, purple and blue. But every now and then she creates

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a bolder statement building up layers and washes to create an intense colour statement. “I really enjoy some diversity in my painting and continue to experiment with new styles capturing beautiful scenes from all over the world,” she said. Fiona’s exhibition’ Near, Far and in Between’, at the Warwick Art Gallery, is opened in May and runs through to 22 June.

RE: The Southern Downs Regional Council's piece in the Free Times (6 June), seeking our views on the water situation. I agree that we must “Save Every Drop”, but at what cost? Now is the time to act. Raise the wall of Storm King Dam “Stanthorpe”, build another dam on the Condamine River, which will alleviate the flood surge that hits our town, and guarantee future water supply. Don’t waste millions of ratepayers’ dollars on “consultants”, who are only interested in self gain, “Action speaks louder than words”. What really annoys me is the double standards of the council. When the polocrosse was on at Morgan Park there were no restrictions on our water being used hosing down horses every time they had a run. The council has requested that aged care facilities cut their water usage by 30 per cent. Impossible! Incontinent people need daily showering, some more, laundry has to go on as normal, plus all the cleaning of the facility. Does the SDRC think those in care are less valued than horses at Morgan Park? Come on council, all we ask is a fair go for all. “Advance Warwick Where” Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is true failure. P. Tolton, Warwick. freetimes.com.au

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SEW CRAFTY CHICKS

Warwick Senior Citizens monthly activities are at 13a Albert Street, Warwick. First Monday of each month - Hoy (cards) from 2pm. First Tuesday of each month - Friendship morning from 9am. Every Monday - 500 (cards) from 9am-11.30am. Every Tuesday - TAI CHI from 9am. Every Wednesday - Indoor bowls from 9.30am11.30am. Every Friday - Crazy Whist (cards) from 9am-11.30am. Yoga every Monday. Subscription is $10 per year and covers all activities. Phone Margaret on 0458 444 101, or Col 0407 131 050.

The Sew Crafty Chicks hold their craft morning every Friday at the Warwick Bowls Club, Fitzroy Street, Warwick from 9am to 11.30am. Everyone welcome, come and enjoy good company, morning tea, work on your own projects, or learn new ones. Cost $5. For more info call Yvonne on 4667 3194 or 0427 673 194.

Warwick Blue Light Disco will be on Friday 21 June at Redbacks Clubhouse, Jackie Howe Drive from 6.00pm to 8.30pm. $5 entry. Year 9 students and below, children under 6 must have parental supervision. Hot chips, nuggets, drinks, lollies, plus more Free tea and coffee for parents. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at drop off and pick up.

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Rose City Probus Club meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Warwick Christian College Dining Hall, Horsman Road, from 9.30am. $8.50, morning tea, guest speaker. Other outings, destinations of interest, group travels to shows. Phone Roy on 4661 9728 or Lola on 0427 560 084.

Travelling Country Music Club Social will be on Sunday 23 June at the Cowboys Clubhouse in Queens Park, Alice Street from 10.30am. Cost for the day is $8 per adult and $4 for children. Lunch will be included in the cost plus endless cups of tea or coffee all day and afternoon tea. If you can sing, play music, or recite poems, come along and enjoy the day. Phone Del on 0408 613 823 or Ruby on 0438 674 803.

HEART SUPPORT The Warwick Heart Support Group meets the last Monday of each month (except December and January) in the Founder's Room at Slade Campus at 11am. Lunch after a short meeting. Every second meeting a guest speaker attends. A warm welcome awaits any person who may have experienced a Heart issue. Phone Norm on 4661 5421 or Jenny on 4664 8173.

TOASTMASTERS CLUB At Warwick Toastmasters Club meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at the CWA Hall, Grafton Street, from 7pm - 9pm. Everyone is welcome to attend as a guest (free), you can meet new friends, hone your public speaking skills and build your confidence in a friendly atmosphere. For more info call Alice on 0402 032 502.

NAVY CADETS Navy Cadets TS Kookaburra Cadets Stanthorpe meet every Sunday at the Red Bridge Circuit from 12pm to 4.30pm. For more information call PO ANC Peter Beacroft on 0418 673 298.

THURSDAY 13 JUNE Warwick Pensioner League Meeting will be on Thursday 13 June at the Cowboys Clubhouse, Queens Park from 10:30am. More information Phone Ruby on 0438 674 803.

SUNDAY 16 JUNE The Warwick East Bowls Club Hoy and Cent Sale will be on Sunday 16 June at the Warwick East Bowls Club, 1 Lyon's St. Warwick from 1pm. Admission $5, raffles, 50c 2nd Board, lucky door. Come along and join in the fun.

SUNDAY 16 JUNE The Chamber Philharmonia Cologne (Germany) Will be performing on Sunday 16 June at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Warwick, from 7.00pm. Bookings at www. tryboooking.com/BBZGG, or at St. Mary's Catholic Church one hour prior to the concert from 6.00pm. Cash sales only.

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SUNDAY 23 JUNE Warwick Over 50s Social Club will meet on Saturday 29 June at the Ballandean Hotel, Ballandean from 12pm, followed by twilight markets, 2pm at Ballandean Hall. Contact warwickssc@gmail.com or call Jen on 0400 505 943.

MONDAY 24 JUNE Safe Soda Presentation will be on Monday 24 June to the Warwick RSL Club from 6.30pm. Please join us so we can share many health stories with you. For more information contact Lisa on 0442 117 992. Bookings essential.

WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE An Evening with the entertaining Brian Sams will be on Wednesday 26 June at the CWA Rooms, Grafton Street, Warwick, from 7pm. A FREE Warwick Horticultural

Society initiative with supper to follow. Enquiries 4661 1414.

WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE National Seniors Warwick Branch will travel to Pittsworth on Wednesday 26 June, departing at 9am. Penny McKinlay will guide us around to see her town and gardens. Lunch at local Hotel. Travel, morning tea, tour and lunch will all be included in the price. Book at Suncorp until Wednesday 19 June. For more information contact Carmel on 4661 3136.

SATURDAY 29 JUNE Warwick Over 50s Social Club will meet on Saturday 29 June at the Warwick RSL Club to see the Neil Diamond Tribute Show from 7pm. Organise your own ticket. Contact warwickssc@gmail.com or call Jen on 0400 505 943.

SATURDAY 6 JULY Warwick Over 50s Social Club will meet on Saturday 6 July at Darling Downs Zoo, followed by a light meal at Glengallan Homestead Cafe. Contact warwickssc@ gmail.com or call Jen on 0400 505 943.

SATURDAY 6 JULY Warwick Over 50s Social Club Bush Dance will be on Saturday 6 July at Pratten Hall from 7pm. Contact warwickssc@gmail. com or call Jen on 0400 505 943.

FRIDAY 12 JULY Friends of St. Marks Soup and Sweets Luncheon will be on Friday 12 July from 11.30am at the St. Marks Hall, Grafton Street, Warwick. Admission $10. Tickets on sale from Wednesday 26 June, please purchase tickets by Tuesday 9 July. Great music, lucky door and multidraw prizes. Contact Elaine on 0448 139 409 or 4661 3940.

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Quick Clues 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 12. 15. 17. 19. 20.

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SUDOKU No. 4240

SUDOKU How to solve Sudoku!

ACROSS Condiment (11) Cease (4) Entertainment (8) Selected (6) Instructed (6) Badge (6) Urge (6) Thrilling (8) Waterless (4) Show (11)

4 8 2 3 2 6 5 9 1 5 2 7 9 6 CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7578 4 5 7 8 9 DOWN 1) 1. Offer (8) 9 6 3 2. Fame (6) Entertainment (8) 3. Gift (6) 4. Grain (4) 9 8 5 4 7 5. Roofing (6) 6. Coop (5) 11. Cataclysm (8) 13. Illness (6) 2 4 3 9 7 14. Sheep (6) 15. Rouse (6) 16. River (Germany)(5) 5 4 9 2 3 DOWN 18. Stupor (4) Offer (8) YPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7578 4 2 7 3 ACROSS

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Solution

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7578 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Rolling home. 7, (th)Em-ma. 8, At-ten-ded. 9, Unf-air. 10, Shower. 12, Bust-up. 15, Cu-t o-ff. 17, B-astill-e. 19, Nai-l (rev). 20, Left no doubt. Down - 1, P-leas-ant. 2, Mid-air. 3, A-gat-es. 4, D-own. 5, S’eve-re. 6, Ramon (anag). 11, Ox-tongue. 13, Unable (anag). 14, Paling. 15, Cree-d-s. 16, F-aint. 18, Tiff.

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7578 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Horseradish. 7, Stop. 8, Operetta. 9, Chosen. 10, Taught. 12, Emblem. 15, Exhort. 17, Electric. 19, Arid. 20, Demonstrate. Down - 1, Proposal. 2, Renown. 3, Talent. 4, Rice. 5, Thatch. 6, Hutch. 11, Upheaval. 13, Malady. 14, Merino. 15, Excite. 16, Rhine. 18, Coma.

ACROSS 6. Going back drunk to the caravan? (7,4). 7. She’ll give them half, mum (4). 8. Were there a number misdated on the outside? (8). 9. Might be fun to have a look, but it’s not playing the game (6). 10. It’s revealing in the water (6). 12. Become destructive when there’s a row (4-2). 15. Blow round the change the will? (3,3). 17. Be framing a picture of the prison (8). 19. Collar left by a man that was returned (4). 20. “A red, to be sure” convinced one (4,2,5). DOWN 1. The nice fields, be very excited about (8). 2. In which a

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ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S A KNOCKOUT, ALL RIGHT! I am sure no one will disagree that we have seen a remarkable week of sport. Of course it began with Queensland's come from behind win in Origin and finished with another Raffa master class at Roland Garros. For Aussies and especially Queenslanders Ash Barty's outstanding win at Roland Garros trumped everything. Barty overcame a few collywobbles in the Semi final to take her place in her first Grand Slam final. She looked composed an in control in the final as she became the first Australian to take the title since one of her mentors Goolagong-Cawley (1973). Remarkably she is only the fourth Australian woman to win the title. It is well documented that she felt burnt out after a successful junior career and under the weight of expectation of the nation. She took a hiatus from the game several years ago which at the time must have been a brave step and a path few would have followed I am sure. During that break she turned her hand to women's cricket. She earned a spot playing for the Brisbane Heat and impressed her then coach Andy Richards. Barty had a bright future in cricket and would no doubt have played for Australia in a very short space of time had not tennis lured her back to where she obviously belonged. Cricket's loss has very obviously been Tennis' gain. In a measure of the player and person she is one of the first people she contacted after her win was Jim Joyce the man who coached her as a four year old and who she remains close to even today. I know the game did not start until late but I am certain I did not catch one grunt or squeal from either player during the entire game. How can that be? There were no temper tantrums; no Umpire abuse - in fact nothing but a first class performance from a young lady who showed the world that not only has she arrived as a world class player but that she is full of class. A wonderful Queensland and Australian Ambassador. Halleluiah - we will all be right behind you Ash Barty as you take on the world and Wimbledon in a few weeks. Casey COOL START DAMP FINISH It was a cool start and damp finish for golfers playing the Single Stableford at the Stanthorpe Golf club on Saturday. The less than ideal conditions had little effect on the eventual winner Wes Smith. He carded a winning score of 43 after a front nine of 22 and 21 for the trip back to the club house. Smith was a clear winner ahead of runner up Travis Burton who returned a score of 39 after finishing his round in the rain. Aaron Simmers picked up a handy treble. Simmers held the pin shot at three: the propin at 1/10 and collected a ball in the run down after finishing with 37 points. Mike McAuliffe held the pin at 12 and Alan Kerr collected the remaining pin at 17 and the pro-pin at 9/18. It was left to Rob Reeves to grab the final pro pin at 5/14. Brendan Barker had to share the spoils of the Birdies Nest at 13 with winner, Wes Smith. In the Ladies event Neta Thouard completed a unique double. Her score of 33 points ensured a win on Saturday. Neta 18 SOUTHERN FREE TIMES

showed she has a liking for this event which was sponsored by Keith and Helen Jones. Thouard won the same sponsored event 12 months ago. There were four Ladies vying for the runners up position after each returned 28 points. It was Lorraine Evans who got the nod. Sponsor Keith Jones has had some sight issues recently but he and Helen remain strong supporters of the club. Members are hoping to welcome Ken back on the course shortly. Kay Webb held the ladies pin at three. Linda Kelly had closest approach at 12 and Neta Thouard was in the hole for two at the 17th. There is a time sheet on the board in the clubhouse for the club Single Stableford this Saturday. Sponsors are Tom and Trish Fittock and tee off is from 11.00am. Members will be hoping the current forecast of clear weather is on the money. Golfers are reminded that the Zone One carnival is scheduled to be played at Inglewood Golf Club this Sunday June 16. Stanthorpe golfers intending to play should refer to the flier on the notice board at the Stanthorpe clubhouse for full competition details. GOOD TURNOUT Organisers of the Bullecourt Boulder Bounders Orienteering event were pleased with the number of competitors who turned out on Sunday morning for their club event. 50 Orienteers plotted their routes

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through the popular Passchendale forest course. Orienteering continues to gain popularity and Sunday's event attracted a large contingent of junior competitors. There were also several new family groups competing alongside the usual seasoned performers. Bullecourt Bounders representative Liz Bourne reported participaints travelled from Inglewood, Warwick, Toowoomba and Brisbane for Sunday's event. After a cool start on Sunday morning conditions were ideal for the runners. Long and short courses tailored to cater for the experience of runners once again proved a popular drawcard. Toowoomba visitor Riley de Jong was the winner of the longest course.. Bullecourt Bounders will hold their next event on Sunday July 14. Further details are available by contacting batmaps.liz@gmail.com <mailto:batmaps.liz@gmail.com> DOWN TO WIRE IN TANNY CLASSIC Only one round remains in the Tanny Classic 3-19 and there are a number of players in contention to take the title and the cash. It is Reba (18) who holds a narrow one point advantage after five weeks of competition. Along with playing partners Jack McIvor, and Croc, Reba scored a 12-5 win over Steph Shelley, Pricey and Clayton last week. Damo Boal and Fritzy (17) can smell the cash and are lurking ready to pounce this

week. Lochy Fritz and Locky Boal will each be looking for a good performance in the final round. They are sitting on 16 points after some consistent performances and are in striking range of the leaders. Lurking back on 15 points is Crocodile, just waiting to go snap if the leaders falter. There is a group of players (Codie Muller, Jessie, Stu and Darcy) on 13 points and while they may find it difficult to run down the leaders they will be hoping to finish somewhere in the money. This Tanny Classic had been great fun, entertaining and interesting and will go down to the wire. The wintery conditions experienced in the past few weeks have not deterred the faithful. (Winter - just wear another jumper - add another layer they say). On average 36 bowlers have played on Friday nights over the course of the Classic. For organisers, it has been a pleasure to see so many people week in week out on the green enjoying themselves and learning about lawn bowls. Of course the lure of a bit of cash at the end of the comp is certainly no deterrent. Four of the top 10 players on the ladder are aged under 15 and is a great advertisement for the ingenuity and inclusiveness of the Tannymorel Club and the atmosphere they have created with this popular concept. Last Saturday the club also hosted a fundraiser for the Warwick under 13 Hockey Team who are off to Cairns shortly. The afternoon was well supported. Some fun bowls were played and everyone enjoyed a beautiful meal after the game. More importantly there was plenty of money raised towards the cost of the girl's trip. The crew at Tanny wish the girls the best of luck in Cairns. In other club news Aaron McKinney and Geoff Creighton played the final of the A Grade singles recently. As expected there it was a tight contest with some great bowls played. Honours and the championship eventually went to Aaron McKinney. The final score 25-22. Play has also commenced in the Championship pairs and open singles. There will be more news to come on the results. In the meantime don't forget the final of the Tanny Classic this Friday night. SPORTERS OUT IN NUMBERS Another great roll up for Sunday Sporters in Stanthorpe showed that local golfers are well acclimatised to wintery conditions. The conditions certainly did not put eventual winner Phil Zikan off his game. Paul Armstrong finished runner up while Brendon Barker finished the round with the Best Gross score. Marg Locke and Dave Burgess both earned a mention in the run downs. Steve McEvoy showed he has taken no harm from his recent spell in the top end to take the Pin Shot at the third. Aaron Simmers fresh some good shots in Saturday's club competition Steve McEvoy took the Pin Shot on the 3rd., and Aaron Simmers fresh from some good form in Saturday's club competition took the Pro Pin and also picked up a meat tray. John Rawling ensured the other meat tray found a good home. Sporters will tee off on Sunday at the usual time of 8.00am - 8.30am. freetimes.com.au

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LOW NUMBERS BUT COMEPITITIVE GAMES The Golf Croquet group were on the Croquet court in Stanthorpe on Wednesday morning for their weekly hit. Di Wren and Bev Sullivan started the day with a 13-5 win in their game against Liz Ellway and Shirley Page. Sullivan and Page each made a hole-in-one during the course of the game. Ellway and Page turned the tables in the second game. In a shortened match they scored a 7-4 win. Ellway also scored a hole in one in this game. In the final game Shirley Page partnered Di Wren. The pair played Liz Ellway and Bev Sullivan and had a 13-7 win. Shirley's good form continued in this game when she made her second hole-in-one. Ricochet numbers were down on Thursday morning but in an interesting game Andrea Denkewitz played solo against the team of Peter and Jenny Tunbridge. Peter scored a break of three hoops in a row in his last turn of the match. Andrea also had a break of three hoops. She went on to win the game 26-21. Only six players braved the conditions on Friday morning for the weekly Gateball games. Andrea Denkewitz, Les Williams and Heather Widderick formed Team One while Jenny Tunbridge, Joy Newman and Grace Howard made up Team Two. Heather Widderick played well in the opening game and although Joy Newman sparked out a few balls, Team One took the honours 14-7.Game two was a close affair in which Joy Newman again played well however the honours went the way of Team One. Game three was played in deteriorating conditions. Andrea Denekwitz scored an 'Agari' as her team nailed a 13-9 win to take a clean sweep. TIGERS UPSET COWBOYS The centenary season of the TRL continues to throw up surprise results. The round ten upset was without doubt was the convincing win of the South's Tigers over front runners the Warwick Cowboys. Tigers' Mitchell Tuite played a classy game and was rewarded with the Hutchies Player of the round. The Cowboy's were dogged by a poor completion rate and a lack of discipline which allowed their opponents too many easy metres. Cowboy's captain Michael Bloomfield led from the front against a Tigers outfit that refused to go away. Bloomfield opened the scoring for the Cowboys and the game in the seventh minute. When Marshall converted the game looked to be going to script. The Tigers came back with a converted try to level the scores midway through the

first half. Lance McGrady playing just his second game for the Cowboys ensured they went to the break with the 10-6 lead when he scored shortly before half time. In an error riddled second half the Cowboys saw their lead slip away as the Tigers scored three tries. 15 minutes into the second half the Cowboys were chasing a 20-10 deficit. Cowboy's winger Mitch Watson made it eight tries in nine games when he scored. The conversion was unsuccessful and the Tigers led by a converted try with 15 minutes remaining in the game. Two penalties cost the Cowboys points as they failed to reel in the Tigers. The final score at Clive Berghofer Stadium 24 -14 in the Tigers favour. The win also gave them bragging rights in the inaugural Mark Browne Memorial Trophy game. The trophy has been struck in memory of Cowboys premiership-winning winger Mark Browne. Browne played for Warwick before a move to Toowoomba saw him play for the Tigers. He was named in the Warwick Cowboys 1980's Team of the Decade. Warwick went in to the game against the Tigers with several players missing from their A Grade side. They must now beat Valleys at Fr Ranger Oval on Saturday night if they are to play in the Madsen Rasmussen final on June 23rd. Valleys have worked their way to the top of the leader board after they thumped Pittsworth 60-10 on the weekend. Wattles who had a bye last round sit in second place ahead of the Cowboys on for and against. They will be looking to cement their spot in the Madsen Rasmussen game when they host Oakey on Sunday. In other games at Clive Berghofer Oval last Saturday, the Cowboys had an 18-14 win in Reserve Grade but went down 12-6 in an entertaining Under 18 clash. A Grade South's 24 (Ben Howard 2, Jazz Namana 2 tries Michael Tuite 4 goal) defeated Warwick14 (Michael Bloomfield, Lance McGrady, Mitch Watson tries Matt Marshall 2 goals) KOHLI CLASS The World Cup pool Games are well underway and despite an impressive start to their campaign the Aussie received a reality check earlier this week when they played India at the Oval. The Indian batsmen were all class and exposed some deficiencies in the Aussie bowling attack. On the subject of class Virat Kohli showed he is a class act in more ways than just with the bat. He took the Indian supporters to task as they booed Steve Smith and Dave Warner in the field. Smith fielded at third man for much of the Indian innings and was heckled and booed by the

large contingent of Indian supporter in the crowd. The Indian captain approached the crowd urging them to stop booing the former Australian skipper. Kohli then gestured to the Indian supporters to applaud good cricket rather than taunting the Aussies. He then walked to Smith and shook hands. It was a great show of sportsmanship and a measure of the man as well as the cricketer. After India's 36 run win Kohli revealed he had apologised to Smith for the crowds chants of "cheater". Despite some heated battles on field in the past Kohli said, "He (Smith) is coming back, he’s playing hard and just getting on with it. "There were a lot of Indian fans here and I just didn’t want them to set a bad example. “Smith didn’t do anything to be booed, he was just playing cricket". Kohli added, I just told him ‘sorry on behalf of the crowd’. "In my opinion I didn’t think that was acceptable.” Well done Kohli - must be the week for good sportsmanship. While Australia must re-group following the 36 run loss they are still in a good position to figure in the finals unlike South Africa. After an inauspicious start to their campaign South Africa’s hopes of a semifinal place appear to have been washed out along with their fixture against the West Indies on Monday. GOOD SUPPORT FOR KILLARNEY CUP MEETING The Warwick Turf Club host the Killarney Cup programme this Saturday at Allman Park and with the track in good condition organisers will be hoping for fine conditions. There are five races on the program with the main race the Killarney Cup. There has been good support from owners and trainers for all five events. When nominations closed on Tuesday the club had received 12 nominations for the Cup including Sugar Buzz which is coming off a recent win at Gatton and the Tony Sears galloper Show "Em a recent winner in Goondiwindi. The 1100metre Benchmark 55 has drawn the most nominations - 32 in all. The remaining three races have also been well supported. Gates open at Allman Park at 11.00am and in addition to the five races on the program there will be an Arabian race which is sure to attract plenty of interest. The Killarney Bowls Club is hosting a Calcutta on the Killarney Cup on Friday night commencing at 6.30pm. A bus will leave the Warwick Turf club at 6.00pm. To book your eat contact Kirsten on

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0414899854. REWARD FOR EFFORT Strong recent performances and a show of commitment have propelled Warwick Redbacks Tyhe Clarkson into the AFL South Queensland team. Clarkson has been travelling to Brisbane to train each week since his selection in the South Queensland Squad and this weekend is rewarded with a start in the South Qld side to play in Townsville. It will be a day of firsts in Townsville as the city hosts their first Toyota AFL premiership match. The game between the Gold Coast Suns and St Kilda will be played prior to the North South challenge which will take up the twilight timeslot. It will also be the first time that game has been played in Townsville. AFL is popular in NQ and is sure to draw a big crowd. Clarkson rates this as the highlight of his AFL career and will be joined by South Toowoomba Bombers star Johnathan Leidig in the SQ side. THAT DAM RIDE It was a chilly start for riders who participated in 'That Dam Ride' last Sunday morning. Organisers reported a drop in numbers after the event was postponed back in February because of the bush fire threat at the time. Conditions on Sunday were vastly different but it did not bother riders many of whom travelled from Brisbane and the Gold Coast for the event. While the wintery and showery conditions may have been a challenge for some all riders finished and there were no falls or incidents which pleased co-ordinator Dan Cuthbert. There were four alternative courses for participants and all funds raised will go to the Stanthorpe Lions Club and will be distributed within the Granite Belt community. Mr Cuthbert confirmed that the 2020 event will return to its February time slot and will run in conjunction with the 2020 Apple and Grape Harvest Festival with the likely date yet to be confirmed.

CASEY'S TIPS CASEY'S ROUND 14 SELECTIONS RAIDERS TITANS COWBOYS STORM PANTHERS EELS DRAGONS ROOSTERS

AROUND THE GROUNDS SOUTHERN DOWNS RIFLE CLUB 400 yards F Class (open max score 126) Neil Sexton 124.9, Murray Reck 122.10, Dave Taylor 119.5, Margaret Taylor 117.3, Bob Platt 108.4, Tori Edwards 97.2, Bruce McAllan 88.1, Indie Hinze 45. Target rifle (max score 105) Bob Tyllyer 60.2. Military rifle (max score 105) Eddy Woon 53. A pleasant morning with Neil showing us the way again with an excellent score, closely followed by Murray. Next week we are at 500 yards on Sunday 16th June, sign on at 8.30am for 9.00am start. Contact Margaret on 4666 1018 for details.

WARWICK BOWLS CLUB Our Monthly Triples was cancelled when the weather turned foul last Tuesday and the rollup on Wednesday was poor with only seven bowlers attending, so it has been a pretty quiet week at the club. In last freetimes.com.au

weeks notes I stated that the Carnival on 21 July would be a Fours event but I was wrong, it will be a Triples event called the Frostbite Open Triples Carnival sponsored by the Warwick Credit Union and will include two games of 18 ends starting at 9.30 am, we invite district teams to nominate by contacting our Games Director Brian Black or writing their names on the board. A flier has been sent to clubs around the district. The Cock of the Walk challenge is up and running and the first game was played yesterday, results next week. We invite more challengers to put their names on the board. Last Saturday the first round of the A Grade Triples was played and the results were, E Welsh, T Wright, M Holder d J Rickard, D Warr, B Black 23-9. K Blomfield, L Collie, D Christensen d T Prichard, M O'Leary, S Ford 18-11. A Naylor, P Wagner, J Ruhle d C Johnson, D Phillips, B Hansen 20 - 11. This com-

petition will continue next Saturday with J Ruhle's team playing M Holder's team and D Christensen's team playing the reconstituted team of T Seaniger, R Schnitzerling and Gordon Assay. Results of last Wednesday's game were P Kerr, D Phillips, D Christensen d K Capren, T Prichard, J White, H Gibson 11 -14. Looking ahead we have the Triples Callup and Social on Saturday and don't forget that $5 from every social player goes to prize money, so the more bowlers that turn up the bigger the prize. Next Sunday bowls is being sponsored by Olsen's Hardware and we thank them for their sponsorship. Ross Smith is once more sponsoring a Wednesday on the 19th June and we thank him for his generosity. We welcome visitors on Wednesdays and Saturdays for a 1pm start, contact us at the club between 12pm and 12.30pm or ring us on 46611516 at the same times.

top 10 Tipstars After Round 13 Name Leonie ken John Thomas Tessa Elizabeth Richard Jared James Lynne

Brunner STUBBERFIELD Fogarty Jobson Hudson Moran Sherman Purcell Hefferan Eady

brun17 stubby john thomas64 tess lizard2604 shermo jp92 besharp42@ lynnie

Total 57 56 56 51 39 37 35 32 30 18

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