The Western Echo April 2019

The

Western Echo

April 2019 ISSN 1327-676X

Published by: Hot Metal Publications Phone: 3300 1846 - Email: editor@westernecho.com.au Over 15,700 Copies delivered each month to homes, businesses and clubs in the Western Suburbs

SOWN Caring for our Waterways - 1994-2019

Members of Save Our Waterways Now at the book launch for ‘SOWN: Caring for Enoggera Catchment 1994-2019’ at The Newmarket on 24 March 2019. The book provides a detailed history of the catchment group with more than 500 photographs. PHOTO: Gary Schweikert Story Page 3 For bookings call Centre Management (07) 3300 3377

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ADVERTISER’S DIRECTORY ACCOUNTANT R G Goodman Phone: 3289 1700 pg 14

AUTO AIR CONDITIONING Wyatt Automotive Phone: 3300 2077

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The Gap Day & Night Pharmacy Phone: 3300 1555 pg 32 Intune Beauty Therapy Phone: 3300 9710 pg 18

BUTCHER MeatU@Home Phone: 3161 5021 pg 17

CLUBS/GROUPS Taylor Range Country Club Phone:3366 1560 pg 13

COMMUNITY DINNER Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club Phone: 0488 069 089 pg 8

COMMUNITY GARDEN Yooralla St Community Garden w w w. y s c g . c o m . a u p g 2 9

DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE pg 24/25

ELECTRICIANS Pearson Electrical Phone: 0409 623 970 pg 17

GUITAR TUITION Rob’s Guitar School Phone: 3289 8020 pg 23

GUTTER VACUUM Big Boys Gutter Vacuum Phone: 0407 737 400 pg 9

HAIR DESIGN ZIBA Hair Phone: 3300 4200

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HOME CARE Communify Phone: 3128 0110 pg 24/25

KINESIOLOGY Grania Kelly Phone: 3857 0074

Hollingworth & Spencer Phone: 3123 5700 pg 14

MASSAGE Bernard Evens Remedial & Sports Phone: 3366 9997 pg 14

Physiologix Phone: 3511 1112

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Keperra Family Practice Phone: 3351 0323 pg 21

MORTGAGE ADVISOR Mortgage Choice Ashgrove Phone: 3463 0500 pg 6

Pandanus Contractors Phone: 3300 3934 pg 12 Plumbers We Are Phone: 3351 0016 pg 12

MOWING

Peter Cossar Labor Candidate for Ryan pg 11 Kate Jones Phone: 3554 9100 pg 5 Julian Simmonds, MP Liberal Candidate for Ryan pg 7

Cr. Steven Toomey Phone: 3407 1900

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Good Deal Mowing Phone: 0439 734 142 pg 12

PRINTER CARTRIDGES

MUSIC TUITION

Cartridge World Ashgrove Phone: 3366 5111 pg 11

The Gap Piano Studio Phone: 3166 8353 pg 23

The Gap NewsXpress Phone: 3300 6890

PSYCHOLOGIST Young Minds Minds4Health Phone: 3857 0074 pg 21

NEWSAGENCY pg 19

PHARMACY The Gap Day & Night Pharmacy Phone: 3300 1555 pg 32

SCHOOLS The Gap State School - Open Day P h o n e : 3 5 11 3 3 3 3 p g 1 6

SHOPPING CENTRE

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POLITICAL/GOVERNMENT

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BEAUTY

Communify Phone: 3510 2741

LAWYERS

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REAL ESTATE Harcourts Inner West P h o n e : 3 5 11 0 6 6 6 p g 9

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED

We urgently need more volunteer drivers. It can be for as little as a few hours each month. We deliver each morning, Monday to Friday, from around 9.30am until noon.

Can you help us? If you are interested, please phone Carolyn on 3366 4299 between the hours of 8.00am and noon.

Ashgrove Meals on Wheels 524 Waterworks Road

Ph 3366 4299

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The Gap Village S.C. Phone: 3300 3377

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SPORTING GROUP Walking Football Phone: 0432 967 829 pg 9

TYRE & MECHANICAL Wyatt Automotive Phone: 3300 2077 pg 11

VETERINARIAN Ferny Hills Veterinary Surgery Phone: 3351 2122 pg 14 The Gap Veterinary Clinic Phone: 3300 1533 pg 15 WARDROBES Specialized HS Phone:0419 437 470 pg 12

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COPYRIGHT: All advertisements appearing in The Western Echo are subject to copyright and may not be reproduced except with the written consent of the owner of the copyright. No guarantee isThe givenWestern to the positioning of theApril advertisements the publisher of articleshttp://www.westernecho.com.au published. The Western Echo is delivered, by private Echo 2019andPage 2 takes no responsibility for errors or omissions or the accuracy website: letterbox distribution, to 15,700 homes and businesses in: Ashgrove, Ashgrove West, St. Johns Wood, Dorrington, The Gap, and selected areas of Bardon, Red Hill, Enoggera, Keperra and Mitchelton

SOWN Celebrates 25 years Caring for our Creeks On 24 March 2019, more than 100 members gathered at The Newmarket on the banks of Enoggera Creek to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Save Our Waterways Now (SOWN) with the launch of a book.

Written by Anne Jones and Robert Whyte SOWN: Caring for Enoggera Catchment 1994-2019 tells the history of Enoggera Creek and the birth and achievements of the catchment group.

Representing the Lord Mayor Graham Quirk, the book was officially launched

by Councillor for The Gap ward Steve Toomey, an active SOWN member.

“This is a document that holds everything and shows everything that we hold dear as the SOWN organisation,” Steve said before declaring the book open.

In 1994, SOWN began as a project initially under the auspices of Men of the Trees (MOTT).

Then Councillor for The Gap Ward and MOTT member, Brian Hallinan was concerned our creeks were being used as drains for the speedy removal of stormwater.

He was critical of the bulldozer methods used to clear the creeks of weeds, without realising that those weeds, though mostly exotic, were the habitats of many species of native birds, animals and reptiles.

Brian came up with the idea of establishing a communitybased organisation, which would provide the knowledge, energy and enthusiasm, to carry out the rehabilitation of the creeks and gullies in the Enoggera Catchment.

Speaking at the launch Brian recalled applying for funding from the Federal G o v e r n m e n t ’s N a t i o n a l Heritage Trust in 1994.

“I’d never applied for a grant before but it must have been the right time. I put in an application and a cheque arrived in less than two weeks,” Brian said.

He then enlisted two enthusiastic community members who had already begun creek restoration work in Ashgrove. Trevor Ozanne became SOWN’s first coordinator and Bob Whiteman became chair of the SOWN committee.

Twenty-five years later, all three founders are still active SOWN members. Bob manages Corramulling Park to Riaweena Street site and Trevor manages Ashgrove Avenue site, while Brian is patron and a regular attendee at management committee meetings.

SOWN President John Abbott paid tribute to the three founders as well as longserving early coordinator Brian Sait as well as former president and now patron Geraldine

Authors of the book SOWN: Caring for Enoggera Catchment 1994-2019 L-R: Robert Whyte, Anne Jones and photographer Mark Crocker. PHOTO: Gary Schweikert

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SOWN founders and ‘immortals’ with their inscribed copies of SOWN’s 25 year history book.

Trevor Ozanne - first Creek Coordinator; Brian Hallinan Founder and Patron; and Bob Whiteman - First President PHOTO: Mark Crocker

Knapp who were unable to attend the launch.

John also paid tribute to all the volunteers who work on SOWN’s 30 major bushcare sites and in their own backyards to restore our waterways.

“We’ve achieved a lot in 25 years, but in the words of Brian Hallinan ‘We will never be finished’”, John said.

The e-book version is available free from www. saveourwaterwaysnow.com.au.

Inside the April Issue...

Amnestty International...............................................................27 Arana VIEW Club....................................................................27 Ashgrove Historical Society.................................................13 Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club..............................................9 & 12 Brisbane Tramway Museum..................................................17 Chess T’Minit.......................................................................28 Enoggera Historical Society..............................................27 Ithaca Probus Club..........................................................................24 Mitchelton Garden Club....................................................28 National Servicemen’s Association of Aust. (Qld Branch)........26 Newmarket Probus Club....................................................26 Paten Park Native Nursery (PPNN).............................................28 POWERtalk Brisbane Central...............................................28 Principal’s Points...................................................................22/23 Reflections..........................................................................30 Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap............................................20 St. John’s Wood History Group...............................................25 Seranta Singers...............................................................21 SOWN (Save Our Waterways Now)...........................................3 & 29 State Update - Kate Jones - Member for Ashgrove......................5 The Gap/Ashgroe National Seniors..................................................24 The Gap Garden Club...................................................................29 The Gap Historical Society...............................................14 The Gap Probus Club.............................................................19 The Gap RSL Sub Branch..................................................6 Ward Happenings Cr Steven Toomey.................................4 Voices of Birralee............................................................31

West Brisbane Orchid Society..............................................26

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Ward Happenings with Councillor Steven Toomey Cr Toomey can be contacted at The Gap Ward Office on Phone: 3407 1900

Waterworks Road Ashgrove – Project Commencement

The construction of the Waterworks Road upgrade between Betheden Terrace and Trout Street Ashgrove will commence 31 March 2019, weather and construction conditions permitting.

This upgrade is part of Council’s $1.3billion commitment to 90 road improvements projects to reduce congestion and improve road safety. This project will improve traffic flow for road users by providing an additional right-turn lane from Stewart Road into Waterworks Road and a left-turn lane into Ashgrove Avenue from Waterworks Road.

Stewart Road Ashgrove Water Main Replacement

just before the intersection of Ashgrove Avenue and Enoggera Road.

For the full scope of this project please visit www. brisbane.qld.gov.au search “Ashgrove Avenue Bridge”.

Bus Stop Accessibility Program

In 2015 Council commenced the Bus Stop Accessibility Improvement Program that aims to ensure all bus stops are compliant with relevant standards and are convenient, safe and accessible for all public transport users. Over the coming months council will be upgrading bus stops across The Gap Ward in Ashgrove, Bardon, Ferny Grove, Keperra and The Gap. If you would like to discuss any aspect of this program please do not hesitate to contact me at the ward office.

2019 ANZAC Day Services The Gap Ward Ashgrove RSL There will be two services this year to commemorate ANZAC Day in Ashgrove.

A Dawn service will be held at Stewart Place, Stewart Road, Ashgrove assembling at 4.28am and the main Service parade will assemble at 7.20 am Betheden Terrace Ashgrove.

The Service starts 7.45 am in Ashgrove Memorial Park, Memorial Avenue Ashgrove.

Bardon RSL There will be an 11am service at the Bardon Bowls Club, Bowman Parade, Bardon.

The Gap RSL Please see The Gao RSL article outlining the ANZAC Day services at The Gap on page 6 of this issue of The Western Echo.

Community Catch-Ups The Gap Ward Saturday 4 May 2019 9.00 -10.00am The Gap Waterworks Road The Gap – outside The Gap Village 12.30pm-1.30pm Ferny Grove – Ferny Grove Shopping Village outside Coles

Council is also replacing the water main under Stewart Road, between Waterworks Road and Elimatta Drive, Ashgrove. This upgrade will be completed in parallel with the Waterworks Road upgrade and is expected to take approximately three months.

For the full scope of this project please visit www. brisbane.qld.gov.au search “Waterworks Road upgrade”.

Ashgrove Avenue Bridge Bearing Replacement Project The Ashgrove Avenue Bridge bearing will be replaced 18 – 25 April, the bridge will be closed to pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles while the 24/7 works are undertaken. Please observe detour signage for pedestrians, cyclist and vehicles.

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State Update

Kate Jones MP

Member for Cooper

25th Anniversary of SOWN One of the things we love most about living in our area are the local waterways.

This month we celebrated 25 years of Save Our Waterways Now (SOWN).

It was great to attend the 25th anniversary celebrations and the official launch of the SOWN history book which documents all the work largely undertaken by local volunteers to improve our waterways.

There was great acknowledgement of former councillor Brian Hallinan who was instrumental in setting up SOWN in 1993.

Since then, SOWN has grown significantly and everyone in our local community has benefitted from the work they’ve achieved restoring the environmental values of our creeks.

Of course, SOWN is always looking for new volunteers, so if you have the time, please join.

There are many active bushcare groups throughout our community to join. www.saveourwaterwaysnow.com.au

SOWN Volunteers have planted thousands of native trees along Enoggera Creek in 25 years Photo: Mark Crocker

Premier’s Coding Challenge The third annual Queensland Premier’s Coding Challenge is targeting students in years three to ten focusing on cyber safety and awareness.

This year’s challenge asks students to code an app, a game, animation or a website to increase awareness of your digital footprint and provide tips on cyber safety.

At the unveiling of the John Eales statue at Suncorp Stadium with the man himself (centre), Principal of Marist College Ashgrove Peter McLoughlin (far right) and the 2019 Marist College Student Leaders

There are also $10,000 in prizes on offer this year to the winners in each category.

It is a great way to combine STEM learning and improve the digital safety skills of our kids.

John Eales Statue at Suncorp Stadium I joined Marist Ashgrove old boy and Rugby Union legend John Eales as well as student leaders and Principal Peter McLoughlin at the unveiling of the John Eales statue at Suncorp Stadium recently.

He is the first rugby union player to be celebrated with a statue at the stadium and he gave a humble and generous speech proving that he remains a champion and a role model within our community.

If there is a local matter you would like to discuss with me, please contact me.

Shop 2/230 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove Q 4060 t 3554 9100 e cooper@parliament.qld.gov.au f www.facebook.com/katejonesqld

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The Gap RSL Sub-Branch - ANZAC Day Services It isn’t long now until ANZAC Day (25th of April).

Just a reminder that leading up to ANZAC Day, our members will be offering appropriate commemorative items for sale in The Gap Village Shopping Centre between 10-18 April and again on 23 & 24 April.

Your patronage of this stall is a major contribution to the continuing development of our services and we thank you in advance for your ongoing support.

The Gap’s commemorative activities for ANZAC Day this year will include a Dawn Service from 5.40am, the Community March from 9.15am, followed by the Commemorative Service at the Walton Bridge Reserve Memorial Park commencing at 9.30am.

R o a d C l o s u r e s : To accommodate The Gap ANZAC Day march on 25th April, road closures will be in effect in the southern (outbound) lanes

of Waterworks Road from the junction with Glenaffric Street to the entrance of The Gap State High School for approximately 20 minutes between 9:00am and 9:45am.

On the 9th of March, the River City Church held a market for the RSL to assist with the construction of the Walton Bridge Reserve Memorial Park entryway.

As you may have seen, construction of the entryway is in full swing and is still on schedule to be completed before ANZAC Day, ready to receive the march through it. It was a wonderful day for the market, which was held to commemorate 20 years since the church took over their current building from the RSL. Thank you to everyone who supportedthe market and a big thank you to River City Church for your generosity.

We have moved addresses!

The Gap RSL recently moved to a new base of operations just up Waterworks Road.

Previously we were located at The Gap Football Club clubhouse on Glenaffric Street, however, in early March we packed up our headquarters and moved to the Nullagundi Centre located at 5 School Road, The Gap (parking is off Waterworks Road). It is a wonderful facility for our needs and it will allow us to provide better services to our members and the community.

You may recall that the RSL had conducted research into some medals that had been donated to RSL’s museum.

The medals were inscribed with the surname STEPHENS but were a combination of medals from a father (George) and son (Francis) who had fought in WW1, with Francis being seriously wounded several times. We had our research findings published in Queensland RSL News (Edition 06/2018, page 89) in an attempt to find a rightful owner. Luckily, an RSL member from WA read

the article and contacted us with some further research advice. We are very pleased to say through further research we were able to locate the grandson of George (who is also the nephew of Francis) living in NSW. He himself served in the Royal Australian Navy for 22 years. As luck would have it, our museum curator was about to pass through his town on holiday and was able to personally hand deliver the medals back him, just in time for ANZAC Day. To keep up to date with all The Gap RSL’s activities and events, please follow us on Facebook (@TheGapRSL).

If you have any enquiries, please contact us via any of the details below: Phone: (07) 3300 9439; Email: gap_rsl@bigpond. com; Post: The Gap RSL, PO Box 122, The Gap QLD 4061; Facebook: @TheGapRSL

Lest We Forget

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Until we’re in our exciting new space, contact us to make an appointment at a time and location suitable for you - home, your office, or a local cafe.

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Ashgrove/The Gap Lions

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New residents, businesses and all members of our community are invited to our dinner event.

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Community Welcome Dinner – Ashgrove/ The Gap Lions Planning is well under way for the inaugural Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Community Welcome Dinner, to be held at The Gap State High School Robertson Hall, 8 June, 2019.

The idea for this new local community event began in September, 2018, when Lions President Michael Pope and Past President, Allan Turner attended a Welcome Dinner organised

by Maleny/Blackall Range Lions Club.

“It was a great community event,” said Michael Pope, “Allan and I were impressed with the way new residents participated and how much they enjoyed the evening”. “We thought this would be a great new project for our Club and would translate well to Brisbane,” “The event will make a significant contribution to the Lions goal of community service,” added Michael.

Local businesses and real estate agents will be invited to be part of the event. Real estate agents can host clients who have moved into the area in recent years. Sponsorship packages are available.

New residents who have moved into the area in the last few years will be able to meet each other, mingle with longer term residents, chat to representatives from local businesses who will promote their products and services, and enjoy a delicious meal provided by local caterer, Whycook? Entertainment will be provided by The Gap State High School music ensembles.

There will be a cash bar for refreshments.

Tickets are available through the Ashgrove/The Gap Lions website or Facebook page. The cost is $35 per ticket. Invitations and direct transfer payments are available - please request by email.

Any funds raised will be used to support local charities such as the Lions Medical Research Foundation, Cancer Council, and other organisations supported by Lions.

A sponsorship package is available for local businesses. If you are a business who is interested; or if you have any questions, or need bank details for ticket payments, please contact Peter Cooper: 0488 069 089 or email: ashgrove.thegaplions@gmail. com For tickets: www.facebook.com/AshgroveTheGapLionsClub www.ashgrovethegap.qld.lions.org.au

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Celebrating 15 years Service to the Community

Cartridge World Ashgrove first opened its doors in 2003 and has been helping the local community and business to save on their printing costs ever since. Owned by Jim and Helen Graham, their service extends to customers throughout the western suburbs and the city. The Ashgrove team, Helen, Des and Jayne, would like to thank you for all your custom over the last fifteen years. It has been a pleasure to serve you.

Fifteen years ago, the printing landscape was vastly different.

There were two or three main players, who produced a limited number of printers/photocopiers, and the same cartridges were used in multiple machines. The remanufacturing industry was in its infancy in Australia and Cartridge World, through innovation and Research & Development has since grown to be a world leader in this field. More importantly Cartridge World provided a high street presence, which enabled the domestic and small/ SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) business user to avail themselves of the savings that had previously been exclusive to government and large corporates.

Fast forward to the present. At Cartridge World Ashgrove we have evolved to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing environment. Consider us as More than just a Cartridge Store. In keeping with our roots we still refill ink cartridges in store, and also stock an extensive range of quality Cartridge World Brand ink and toner cartridges, as well as the original OEM brands.

We supply copy and specialty paper, stationery items, labelling machines and labels, and have an in-house copying, printing, scanning, binding and laminating service.We can organise flyers, business cards, banners and more. We sell printers and multifunction centres (for both the domestic and business market) and can offer managed print services and tailored solutions for business.Please come and talk to us in store or visit us online at cartridgeworld.com.au.

Cartridge World Ashgrove has been a proud sponsor to many local business, school and community organisations. In 2018, Cartridge World Ashgrove was delighted and honoured to receive Rotary’s Vocational Excellence Award from the Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap - acknowledging vocational excellence, ethical business practices and services to the community.

In celebration of our Fifteen Year milestone and the support of our many loyal customers we are giving away a number of prizes in store during April, culminating in the grand draw on Tuesday 30th April, to win a Brother A3 Wireless Colour Multifunction Printer as the main prize. In-keeping with the 15 years celebratory theme - every $15.00 spent in store in April will give you an entry into the draw (*maximum 5 entries per transaction).

Helen, Des and Jayne look forward to seeing you in store to enjoy the celebrations!

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The YOTY candidates with President Michael Pope

Each year Ashgrove/The Gap Lions club takes part in the national Lions Youth of the Year Program. This is not a fundraising event but one which allows us to work with our local high schools to showcase the leaders of the future. It is always a fascinating and inspiring event and this year was no exception. Held at the end of February, there were four participants; Gabriella Brown and Genevieve Ryan from Mt St Michaels College and Benjamin Cornwell and Archie Martin from Marist College Ashgrove.

The basis of the program is to promote and encourage leadership skills in students aged between 15 and 18 years however our participants are usually in grade 12 and just about to embark on their journey into tertiary education or employment.

Therefore this opportunity to enhance their skills associated with the interview technique and public speaking is extremely valuable. As Genevieve Ryan commented,’…we grew our skills from this and valued the opportunity to step outside our comfort zone and explore new ideas in our world’.

The finals evening was a great success. It gave us an opportunity to hear what these young people had to say about the world around them when they presented their prepared talks on a variety of subjects. They were all winners but unfortunately only two prizes could be handed out; the overall winner going to Gabriella Brown and the public speaker award going to Genevieve Ryan. Gabriella then had the opportunity to represent our club at the zone level. Congratulations to all our entrants.

It is certain that they are amongst the next generation who will ensure the future of Australia is assured.

Thank you!

Ashgrove/The Gaps Lions would like to thank all of our wonderful local residents who so willingly gave to our North Qld Flood appeal. The final amount we were able to give to the Australian Lions Foundation was over $7000. We can guarantee that every cent raised will be used to help those in need. This is a great example of how Australians so readily support one another, especially in times of disaster.

Date Claimer: The inaugural Lions Ashgrove/The Gap Welcome Dinner, 8 June, 2019, 6:00pm, Robertson Hall, The Gap SHS. Work is well under way in organising this new community event. The aim is to contribute to an already strong local community and promote local businesses. Residents of Ashgrove/The Gap, who have moved into the area in the last 12 – 18 months will be invited to enjoy a 2 course meal, meet other new residents and learn about the products and services available in the local area. Local businesses who are interested in participating can obtain a sponsorship package from Peter Cooper (0488 069 089). website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

Ashgrove Historical Society

Our next meeting will be held on Saturday 4 May 10am - noon at Ashgrove Library. Our guest speaker will be Caylie Jeffery. In 1996, Caylie discovered 1950s bank books and money hidden under layers of kitchen lino when she and her husband were renovating a rundown old house in Milton. Twenty years later she posted a photo of her find on Old Brisbane Album (Facebook) saying she wasn’t sure what she should do with them. What followed was an amazing research journey to find out who Muriel White, Eleanor and Arthur Webster were and why the money and bank books had been hidden. The research caught the interest of the local community, and others further afield, and the Under the Lino Project was created. In her book, Under the Lino, Caylie describes ‘the mystery, history and community’ that developed from her discovery. Caylie is an entertaining speaker and her presentation promises to be fascinating. Books will be available for purchase ($30). A complementary morning tea will follow the presentation, providing an opportunity to share memories and chat with Caylie. Feel free to bring something you have found under the lino to show her!

The program of speakers is on the society’s website and Facebook page and is usually the latest version. Sometimes topics change depending on speakers’ availability. If you would like to join the society, come along to a meeting or contact the secretary, Julie, (ahs. secretary@bigpond.com) and she will let you know the EFT details.

The fees are $10 single per annum, or $15 couple/family and include the bi-monthly newsletter, Tram Stops.

Income from memberships and book sales assists the society in its aims of researching, preserving, recording and publishing Ashgrove’s history.

CENT AUCTION Hosted by Bardon Lions Club & Branch Club Herston 14 April The Bardon Lions Club and Branch Club Herston are holding a CENT AUCTION and Afternoon Tea on Sunday 14th April from 2pm to 4 pm, at The Ashgrove Bowls Club, Yoku Road, Ashgrove.

We have a lovely assortment of handmade and donated prizes to be won and an Easter Raffle.

Entry is $10 which includes Afternoon Tea and one sheet of Cent Auction Tickets. Extra sheets will be available to purchase.

All funds raised will go to the Lions Medical Research Foundation, Save Our Waterways Now (SOWN) and the Brisbane Youth Service. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

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- Jump in before it’s too late!

With our beautiful Brisbane weather there’s no better place to spend time with family and friends than at Taylor Range.

Currently there are memberships available at very reasonable rates. So Make a splash in the 25-metre pool why not drop in at this fantastic facility and see what you and your family could be utilising all year-round.

“This is a great opportunity for some local families to join the club where previously a waiting list has been in operation” explained club manager Michael Wilson.

“These memberships will not last long before we reach our capacity Ideal for birthday parties and BBQs o n c e m o r e ” , a d d e d Michael.

TRCC facilities include 3 swimming pools, 2 tennis courts, 4 glass-backed squash courts, function hall, halfbasketball court and numerous gas BBQ areas for club members and their guests to enjoy.

This is the ideal time to join a club that offers you and your family healthy outdoor leisure opportunities, in a safe relaxed environment. Don’t miss out — contact the club today!

Encourages a healthy family lifestyle

Opportunities for social and competitive squash

Membership is strictly limited by Club Constitution.

Contact Club Manager Michael Wilson for details today.

Telephone: 3366 1560

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The Gap Historical Society Inc. Est. 2000 At our February meeting society members were treated to a trip down memory with Jim White who now lives at The Gap. We were also pleased to welcome members of Jim’s family to the meeting.

Jim was born at Cairns and spent most of his childhood just south of Cairns at Gordonvale where his family was warmly welcomed by a supportive local community. Jim grew up enjoying the usual pursuits of country lads of that era.

Jim’s mother was delighted, at the end of his schooling, when Jim secured a Public Service position as a clerk helping out where his services were required. At times this saw him recording proceedings in court cases when the evidence was considered unsuitable for the delicate ears of the young ladies who usually did this job. Jim, who told us that at that time all he knew about girls was that they weren’t boys, was completely perplexed by the evidence he was exposed to.

As a public servant in those days you went where you were sent and did the job you were told to do, so Jim’s time with the Public Service took him to many locations throughout Central and North Queensland. Eventually he married, studied to become an accountant and ultimately became an accountant in private practice at Mackay before moving to The Gap in recent years.

Now that the transfer of the lease of Nullagundi is all but complete, Society members are turning their energy towards recording more of the history of our district. Do you, like Jim, have a story to tell or an aspect of The Gap’s history you would like to be involved in researching?

My apologies are due for an error in the March edition of the Echo. There are now 170 descendants of Agnes and Mark Proctor, not 107 as reported. The latest member of the family was born on 12th February.

At our meeting on 23 March, members were given valuable information on Advanced Health Directives, Enduring Powers of Attorney and, most importantly, the My Care My Choice Program. Our speaker was Danielle McGrath from Metro North Health Services.

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Heartworm Disease in Dogs – The Importance of Remaining Vigilant A 2016 study of canine heartworm disease published in the journal “Parasites and Vectors” uncovered a hotspot of canine heartworm positive dogs in Queensland.

Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) in dogs is considered endemic in Australia, but the clinical disease caused by the worm is rare.

However the study confirms that heartworm infection is still endemic in Australia, and that we need to continue to be vigilant in administering heartworm preventatives.

In this study, a large proportion of the dogs that tested positive for the presence of heartworm “offspring” in the blood stream (microfilariae) were, according to their owners, on rigorous monthly heartworm prevention!

Milbemycin is the active heartworm ingredient in some of the popular monthly preventatives for ticks, fleas, heartworm and intestinal worms.

Other studies have shown that if a monthly treatment with milbemycin is missed, a proportion of heartworms may be able to develop to adults and produce offspring.

Disturbingly, a large portion of heartworm-positive dogs were on milbemycin at the time of diagnosis!

Inadvertently missing three consecutive monthly doses means potentially four-month-old adult heartworms already exist before the next doses are administered, and only 41% of these worms will be killed by restarting the medication.

Furthermore, administering monthly preventatives to dogs with adult worms in the heart and offspring in the bloodstream has the potential to select for a population of heartworm that is resistant to preventatives.

What’s the moral of the story? Be vigilant with your dog’s monthly preventative or take the “hit and miss” out of it and ask your vet to administer the annual heartworm injection. The annual injection has a grace period of a few months past the year, and the onus is on us to send you a reminder. There are other options for fleas, ticks and intestinal worms that we are happy to discuss with you.

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The Gap State School 2019 Student Investiture and Official Opening of the Extended Multi-Purpose Building Our first whole school celebratory ceremony held on the 6th March was a huge success with the opening of our extended Multi-Purpose Building and the Student Leader Investiture Ceremony. We were fortunate to have Minister Kate Jones officially open the extension and present leadership badges to our student leaders. Grateful thanks to Mrs. Hume and Mrs. O’Shea who worked together over many hours to bring us a high quality, moving and joyful event. A highlight was the whole school singing Gary Barlow’s ‘Sing’. This moving piece sung in unison by 595 students was a testimony to our students’ love of music and Mrs. O’Shea’s unique talents to unite one and all

in joyful harmony. There were tears in many an eye and a call for an encore performance.

The senior band and the senior choir performed for the first time this year and despite just five weeks of rehearsals, our students performed beautifully. Our year six leaders, and leaders representing classes from year 3 onwards, rose graciously to the occasion and participated in the ceremony with respect and pride in their newly appointed positions. In particular I would like to congratulate our school captains and vice captains who confidently led both ceremonies.

Thank you to all our wonderful parents and family members who were able to attend. It was a pleasure to see you attend and share in this special event for our school community.

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The last tram in Brisbane ran on April 13th 1969, and on the 13th April 2019, we will commemorate the 50th anniversary of that trip at The Brisbane Tramway Museum at Ferny Grove.

Highlights of the afternoon will include a re-enactment of the last trip and the re-introduction of tram 400 back into active service after years of restoration, and of course, lots and lots of tram rides.

Other attractions will include displays of our other vehicles including a Horse-Drawn tram, Trolley Bus No 1, our recovery vehicle, our overhead wire maintenance truck and loads of static tramway displays. Vintage buses will be giving rides, there will be a Tea Cup ride for the littlies, a jumping castle, S E S display, vintage miniature engines display and face painting. Later in the afternoon, buskers will be playing for your enjoyment.

Food will be available in the form of a Sausage Sizzle (with the kind assistance of Ashgrove The Gap Rotary Club), Ice Creams and a Coffee Wagon.

Gates will open at 1.00 pm and close at 8.00 pm, with the re-enactment at 3.00 pm.

Our address: 50 Tramway Street, Ferny Grove (Turn off Samford Road at Ferny Grove Police Station).

Fares: Adult $14 - Concession: $11 - Children: $7.00 and a Family Pass: $42 If you would like further information, please ring : 3351 1776.

Well it’s hard to believe Term 1 is nearly over so that means its time to fill the fridge and the pantry for the hungry holiday-makers!

Remember we have a great selection of easy to prepare homemade meal options for the whole family from Lasagne, Pies (family and single), Italian Meatballs, Quiche (family and single), ready-to-bake pastries, heat and eat Stir Fry selections and many more choices to make your dinner preparation just that little easier.

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Here at MU@H we are able to supply you with all of your needs for any kind of meat product you require – all you have to do is ask our knowledgeable and friendly staff and if we don’t have it today, we will do our best to get it for you as fast as we can.

Beef liver provides us nutrient-rich storage depots.

When sourced from healthy, grass fed cows, liver is absolutely loaded with a wide spectrum of vitamins, minerals, proteins and fat. It is particularly rich in the key nutrients that help keep our brains healthy. These include the essential fatty acids EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), and AA (arachidonic acid), as well as vitamin B12.

BEEF LIVER There has been a lot of talk recently about the benefits of eating Liver.

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Customer Loyalty Cards are here!!

Many of you have already taken advantage of our Customer Loyalty program to reward you for your ongoing support of our local businesses.

If you haven’t already joined, please ensure you grab a card when you visit and from then, every time you visit and spend $20 you will receive one stamp and on every 5th visit you will be rewarded with a free gift. We will even store the card for you so you don’t have yet another piece of plastic in your wallet.

This is our way of saying thank you to all for being loyal Meat U @ Home shoppers.

Until next month, eat well, stay healthy and thank you for shopping local!

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The Physiologix Corner Pain at the front of the knee - the latest evidence for the best treatment

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Patello-femoral pain is pain related to the knee cap at the front of the knee. It is unfortunately a complaint that we often see at Physiologix. It can occur in all age groups from kids to teenagers, to adults both young and old.

Often pain is aggravated by activities such as walking, running, squatting, stairs and prolonged siting. A recent review has tied together the best evidence from only very good quality studies as well as from some of the worlds leading clinicians in this area. Several definite themes came through for successful treatment for what can be a difficult condition to treat.

The number one thing is as a patient your treatment must be active not passive. You have a big role in doing exercises if you want a chance of success. Number two: treatment has to be multifactorial, that is, a combination of approaches need to be put together for best chance of success. Number three: stop aggravating the pain – understand what is making the pain worse, change it so you actually give the area a chance to heal.

So what exercises are best?

• Strengthening the quadriceps muscles, in particular the VMO (vastus medialis oblique) which is on the inside of the quadriceps (front of thigh) muscle, will help to support the knee cap. The knee cap sits in a little groove and tends to drift to the outside of this groove. Working the VMO pulls the knee cap snuggly back where it belongs.

• Strengthening the hip muscles, especially the buttocks helps to control how the leg moves, allowing better alignment of the knee, thus reducing altered stresses through the knee cap.

• Correcting foot posture, short term with orthotics and possibly long term with foot arch- lift exercise, helps to reduce pain.

• Stretching of the muscles at the back of the leg helps.

• It is essential that your ankle and big toe bend well to allow easy movement forward – if not, then you have to twist and turn the leg to get around these stiff area, often putting adverse stress on the knee.

Other options that can help are taping the knee cap – everyone is different regards what taping technique is best and your physio can help you figure out the best tape method for you. There are many different ways, with many different types of tape to try and at Physiologix, our physios have such extensive experience, thus many, many ideas to try. A knee brace has also been shown to be helpful.

At Physiologix, our staff are continuously staying up to date with the latest research, bringing you the very best in treatment.

Indeed they are also involved in several research studies, being on the cutting edge of what is new.

To book an appointment, call us on (07) 3511 1112 or email us from our website physiologix.com.au. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

Probus Club of The Gap Who knows what astounding, amazing, life-changing research goes on in Brisbane, under our very noses?

Well, we members of The Gap Probus Club know, because Clare Blake of QIMR Berghofer was there at our meeting to tell us. In a profusely-illustrated talk, Clare was able to explain some of the work that the dedicated scientists and doctors are doing, beavering away there just opposite the Ekka. With beautiful slides and beautifully-crafted sentences she led us to an understanding of the malaria parasite’s life-cycle, what is the megalovirus, and all about hookworms!

QIMR Berghofer will host group visits, and after Clare’s talk we’re keen to go and see for ourselves. This is just an example of the interesting things that happen at Probus. We have a full year of lunches, excursions, theatre visits, trivia contests and general fun and games all lined up.

Even the necessary formalities of running a club, such as proper election of office-bearers, can be made into fun: the club now has a mascot, a song and an anthem, courtesy of the “von Gapp” singers (who, admittedly, could use a bit more practice!).

So the changeover lunch was enjoyed by all.

If you would be interested in joining, or just giving it a try, we would welcome your enquiry. Just call our secretary Jan on 3366 2998. We meet at 2pm on the first Thursday of every month, at The Gap Baptist Church, by the traffic lights at the junction of Waterworks and Settlement Roads – handy to lots of buses, and with some spaces for car parks. Places are available – no waiting list – and we’d love to meet you.

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St Peter Chanel Welcomes Writer in Resident St Peter Chanel School has welcomed Ms Aleesah Darlison as their 2019 Writer in Residence. The event coordinator and school Teacher Librarian, Mrs Angela Callins, spoke of Aleesah as a well-respected Brisbane writer who has authored over 45 books in the last eight years.

Aleesah’s award-winning chapter books and picture books promote courage, understanding, anti-bullying, self-belief, friendship, teamwork and environmental themes. As well as sharing her works and passion for writing and stories, Aleesah worked with the middle and upper students to create a cohesive class narrative.

Students from the early years were treated to a presentation that demonstrated Aleesah’s journey as a writer and examples of her work. These younger students created a picture of their favourite animal, as well as a factual statement and a personal comment.

Principal Margo Carwardine said the next step in this much valued program is to collate all student work, ready for publication in the school’s very own school book which will be launched during Book Week in August. She noted that this initiative, which is quite unique to primary schools, gave the students a very clear message about the value the school and families place on literacy and literature.

The project is a joint initiative between the school and their Parents and Friend’s Association.

Rotary in Action - Rotary Club of Ashgrove The Gap Feros Medical and Nursing Students Grant

R e c e n t l y, t h e R o t a r y Club of Ashgrove/The Gap has contributed to the Feros Medical and Nursing Students Grants. The Feros Medical and Nursing Students Grant has been run by the Rotary Clubs of Toowong, Kenmore and Karana Downs since 2004.

Outbound medical students to remote areas: The Grant provides a bursary for airfares and an allowance for equipment and/ or medical consumables for four first year UQ medical students who spend their elective at the end of first year in a remote or rural area of medical need.

We favour students going to PNG, Nauru or the Solomon Islands in our District and fund travel to remote areas of Australia. We have also assisted students to travel to Timor L’Este, Vanuatu, Samoa, Cambodia, Swaziland and India.

The students experience

medical conditions which they would rarely see in equivalent Australian practice.

The expectation is they will improve their diagnostic and treatment skills.

They are also asked by their supervising doctor to perform procedures which they would usually not be able to do before graduating in Australia – delivering babies, providing anaesthetics, assisting with surgery, etc.

Some students are motivated later in their careers to assist with improving conditions for the people in the developing countries they have visited. They are encouraged to attend local Rotary Club meetings where they carry out their placements.

QUT nursing students We send two final year QUT students to Weipa for 6 weeks and pay their transport and living expenses. They gain invaluable experience in dealing with indigenous and remote communities, as well as direct exposure to these cultures.

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Outbound medical and nursing students’ application and selection procedures Applications are open to first year UQ medical students for their elective work and QUT nursing students. They must demonstrate that they have the experience, maturity and skills to cope with the clinical and living conditions in remote or rural locations.

Selection of candidates is competitive and based on merit.

We at the Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap are proud to be partners in this worthwhile project.

ANZAC Day It is always an honour for the Rotary Club of Ashgrove/ The Gap to be part of ANZAC Day services at The Gap and Ashgrove.

In addition to our participation in the parades and services, we will be remembering the significant role of women in World War 1. At our meeting on 17 April we will be joined by renowned

author Susanna de Vries.

Susana has written over 20 books including the following works focussed on Australian women in war: Blue Ribbons Bitter Bread, the Story of Joice Loch, Australia’s Most Decorated Woman. 2000. This book tells the story of Joice NanKivell Loch Heroic Australian Women in War. 2004.

Australian Heroines of World War One: Gallipoli, Lemnos and the Western Front.

2013.

Please join us on 17 April in the Ellis Room at the Ashgrove Golf Club, 6.15pm for 6.45pm finishing at 8.00pm. This is a dinner meeting and if interested the cost is $22, but there is no obligation to eat. You may join us, meet us and listen to an interesting and entertaining speaker. We would appreciate an RSVP please contact us through our Webpage, http://www. rotaryashgrovethegap.org.au/ contact.

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Down Memory Lane – The Serenata Singers in 1980

The Serenata Singers, a community choir based in The Gap, will mark its 50th anniversary in 2020 and is inviting the public to help trace its history and join in the celebrations.

In 2019 the choir is going strong with 45 members singing Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass lines to a variety of popular songs, show tunes, religious and folk music. The choir rehearses weekly at The Gap Uniting Church and performs regularly, mainly for retirement communities, care facilities and community groups.

It was founded as The Gap and District Musical Society in 1970

by Nerida Elwood, who served as the choir’s first conductor.

The choir is looking to mark the anniversary with a special concert, and with articles and displays relating to the history of the choir. The process of collecting information has already begun, with material being progressively added to a new “history” page on the choir’s revamped website (opening soon).

Over the years there have been quite a number of choir members, conductors and accompanists – not to mention audience members. If you are one of these, the choir would love to hear from you, especially if you have materials such as old concert programs and photos, or would like to share a story or two about the choir. The choir is particularly interested in material relating to the choir’s early years. The choir can be contacted at: serenatasingersthegap@gmail.com. More information is available on The Serenata Singers website: https:// serenatasingers.org.au/.

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.....Principal's Points.......Principal's Points......

Mount Nebo State School As we come to the end of the first term of school, I am pleased to report we have had a successful time at Mt Nebo.

The planned completion of the new construction is April 26. Everyone is excited about this as the Outdoor Learning Area is beginning to take shape. Students have enjoyed being able to watch the construction process and have acknowledged the problem solving and mathematical skill involved in such a project.

From watching concrete being poured and estimating the number of barrows needed to fill a space, watching new turf grow, understanding that the building process may have taken longer so that structures could be redesigned to ensure old trees were preserved – all in all, these have been real-life learning experiences for our students.

Tw o s t u d e n t l e a d e r s attended the Leadership Camp at Samford and had an awesome time, learning a lot about leadership and teamwork. Plans are in progress to perform skits on parade about our values at Mt Nebo and to have some ongoing bicycle days.

We have two small classes at Mt Nebo. In science, the P-2 class has been investigating lifecycles through real life experiences. First, we had chicks from a local producer and watched them grow and change. It wasn’t all smooth sailing unfortunately. Then one of our parents brought in some tadpoles from a local source, so the students are observing these unique creatures as they change into frogs. To add further interest, I was able to bring in some caterpillars from my home and the excitement of watching them change to chrysalises has been a rewarding learning experience for all.

This year we have a designated “Arts” teacher and students have been doing

some amazing work with drawing, water-colour and layering of their pieces, using various media. They have also been learning dances and dance movements, which they enjoy very much and hope to showcase when we have our new building opening, in the near future.

On Mondays, all students attend “Forest School”. A walk into the forest is the highlight of the week for many. The peace and serenity of this special place allow students the opportunity to reflect on their learning, as well as to appreciate the unique school setting. At this time there is time to talk as a group in the yarning circle, followed by individual writing opportunities. Finally, time is allowed to create and problem solve in small groups. Students have ownership of their own “cubbies” which they have coconstructed. Learning in this space is hands-on and full of problem solving opportunities.

Mt Nebo – A small school where each student is encouraged to reach their potential in a safe, supportive and unique environment.

Robyn Burke - Principal St Peter Chanel Our school has welcomed the installation of a new flagpole in our quadrangle and it proudly flies the Australian flag, the Aboriginal flag and the Torres Strait Island flag.

The new flag pole is a gift from our departing 2018 Year 6 students.

Our theme for 2019 is We walk together. It was heartening to see that as a community we raised more than $1,300, as part of Brisbane Catholic Education’s Show the Love to Townsville campaign following the severe weather and flooding in February. Our efforts are supporting families, long after the clean-up.

We have welcomed Ms Aleesah Darlison as our 2019 Writer in Residence. Aleesah is a well-respected Brisbane

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writer. Her award-winning chapter books and picture books promote courage, understanding, anti-bullying, self-belief, friendship, teamwork and environmental themes. As well as sharing her works and passion for writing and stories, Aleesah worked with the middle and upper students to create a cohesive class narrative. Our early years students were treated to a presentation that demonstrated Aleesah’s journey as a writer and examples of her work.

The students created a picture of their favourite animal, as well as a factual statement and a personal comment. The next step in this much valued program is to collate all student work, ready for publication in our very own school book which will be launched during Book Week in August.

Congratulations to O’Donnell House for their win at our school swimming carnival. We also extend a hearty ‘Well done’ to our Age Champions: 8yrs – Emily and Zaidyn; 9yrs – Jasmine and Tex; 10yrs – Jessica and Phelix; 11yrs – Tara and Archie; 12yrs – Sinead and Max. Chosen from our school carnival, approximately 40 swimmers will represent the school at the Zone Swimming Carnival. These students have been training before school in readiness for this interschool competition. Congratulations to Jessica, Talulah, Emmy, Jacob, Tara, Max, Ruby S, Matthew, Ruby W and Sophie who represented the school at the North West District Swimming Trials. We had several swimmers achieving personal bests on the day. As a result of this carnival, Jessica, Tara and Matthew were invited to represent the district at the Metropolitan North Carnival, with Jessica consequently being selected to be in the Metropolitan North Team.

Recently, ten of our student mathematicians from Year 6 participated in a Maths Tournament at All Hallows’, alongside 47 teams from across

Brisbane. Congratulations to Hammish, Sophie, Mia, Luke, Lucy, Ella, Alex, Maddi, Sam and Tara who participated enthusiastically, with great results achieved.

As a community our school has recognised the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence. Over a week, we explored ways to stop bullying within the community and online, with parents and carers also provided with supportive advice when chatting with their children about this topic. The students took the opportunity to wear a splash of orange on their uniforms to effectively say, Bullying, NO WAY! Several charities have benefited from the profits of our Year 6 Economics and Business focus. The annual Fab Fair is a mini business venture that engages students from across the school in a fun and entertaining way, whilst teaching our senior students business fundamentals and the importance of giving back to the community.

Our students and staff are looking forward to showing visitors around the school on Tuesday, May 21 as we conduct our second Open Day of the year. Tours will commence at 9.00am and 5.00pm.

Margo Carwardine - Principal The Gap State High School Currently, students and teachers are deep into their learning and teaching for the term amongst an abundance of extra-curricular activities which have taken place over the past 10 weeks. We acknowledged the annual National Day Against Bullying and Violence with many of students signing the pledge to commit to action to ensure everyone in our school community feels safe and has a sense of belonging and a significant number of our student body and some of our teachers shaved all their hair off for Shave for a Cure to support the people with

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.....Principal's Points.......Principal's Points...... leukaemia. The POPARTS sub-committee hosted their annual Trivia Night and despite the inclement weather they had a wonderful turn out.

The Gap State High School’s inaugural Alumni meeting was held and it was wonderful to meet students from all of the decades from the past. Many thanks to Daniel Bevis who is leading the formation of the Alumni and was voted in as the first president. We opened the doors of the new Q Block building to our community as an act of thanks and kindness.

The afternoon was a success with many of our neighbours, parents and their families taking the opportunity to come along and see close up the incredible facility and resource we now have at our educational disposal.

This was followed later in the month with our annual Open Day where students and teachers demonstrated classroom activities in English, Maths, Humanities, Digital Technologies, HPE and Applied Positive Psychology and showed our schools vision which drives our school to support the whole student in any way required academically, physically, culturally, socially and emotionally.

We w o u l d l i k e t o congratulate Ella Wynter -Stegall of Year 12 for being accepted into The School of The New York Times’ Summer Academy. Ella will be attending the NYC Campus later this year to complete the

following course: Writing About Youth Culture: Race, Identity and Social Behaviour.

Ella has also been offered financial scholarship to attend the Summer Academy.

Our Year 9, 10, 11 and 12 Debating Teams have had mixed successes in the QDU Competition. The debates were fiercely contested by all teams and it was so wonderful seeing the support and encouragement across all of the teams.

We had a number of swimmers representing either The Gap State High School at District Swimming Championships and representing North West District’s at the Met North Trials. Well done to all our students that completed in the Metropolitan North swimming carnival, notable mention goes to Alex Jeffered, Alex Lord, Brin Watson and Ella Woolfe.

Some of our most outstanding young musicians who have been selected to participate in the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University State Honours Ensemble Program. Riley P, Wren D-H, Sophie M, Anastasia V and Sarah B will be showcasing the talent in our Middle School instrumental and vocal programs.

Eight Gap State High School representatives travelled to the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre to attend an International Women’s Day Breakfast. Across a morning of incredible female and male speakers, the theme of ‘stand-firm together’ was

committed to heart by all those who attended. Each and every student came away feeling refreshed and keen to continue empowering and uplifting the work of women in The Gap community and beyond.

A cultural experience was organised by the International and Languages department for the Lantern Festival including food, lantern riddles, art experiences and a musical performance by Hock Chong ??including a traditional Lion Dance which everyone immensely enjoyed!

Anne McLauchlan - Principal The Gap State School The Gap State School provides opportunities for young people to develop leadership skills. Student leadership provides important benefits for individual students of our school. Students have the potential to positively influence the school environment and the behaviour of their fellow students by becoming advocates for positive contributions within the school community. Our school captains joined from neighbouring primary schools to the cluster’s annual Leadership Camp. Deputy Principals coordinated the event and lead the school leaders through a series of activities to develop their team building skills and leadership capabilities.

The Gap State School has a variety of opportunities to become a leader within the school setting. We encourage

these leadership roles to be spread amongst the student body and includes formal roles and responsibilities in a number of committees.

Congratulations to our School Council Members: Isaac, Obi, Guido, Charlotte, Nathan, Rohan, Molly, Heidi, Kaylie, Ellie, Eila, Aiden, Kieran, Georgie, Zac and Rosa.

Congratulations to our Sustainability Club Representatives: Madeline, Henry, Clancy, Olivia, Zoe, Isabel, Luka, Lachlan, Maya, Harry, Grace, Paikea, Luca, Summer, Zoe, Emily and Annika.

Congratulations to our Library Leaders: Kaitlyn, Jayden, Riley, Maleia, William, Lily, Jasper, Evie, Claire and Emily.

Congratulations to our House Senior Leaders: Avienda, Ruby, Tom, Grayson, Kyra, Saathvika, Riley, Siena, Noa, Happy, Casey and William Congratulations to our Music Captains: Maggie, Claire, Viane and Catriona Congratulations to our Choir Captains: Darcy, Amelia, Tomas, Harry, Maxine and Felicity Congratulations to our House Captains: Liam, Amy, Peter, Portia, Matthew, Sophia, Sonny, Mia, Jesse, Hanna, Lyyli and Tully.

Joanne Nicholls - Principal

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Calling All Artists

Ashgrove Baptist Church is holding its annual Easter Art Exhibition and Easter Presentation on Friday 19 April and Sunday 21 April.

This event showcases church and community artists who love to find expression through their particular genre of art to complement the themes of Easter.

Artists at all levels of artistic experience are warmly

invited to create or contribute an artwork to give expression to the theme for this Easter “Forgiven”.

The Art Exhibition and Presentation will commence on Easter Friday 19 April at 9am, and again on Sunday 1 April at 10 am.

For enquiries please contact the Church office on 33662066 or via email. office@ashgrove.org.au An

New Team To Lead Ithaca Probus Club At Ashgrove

Members of Ithaca Probus Club at Ashgrove welcomed the new leadership team for 2019/20, lead by President Ly n n e P a r k e r, w i t h t h e traditional March changeover lunch. We returned to the Ashgrove Golf Club for a very convivial transition, complete with all the usual fellowship, friendship and fun.

Over the past few years the membership of Ithaca Probus Club at Ashgrove has been fairly static – just a few new members offset by occasional departures. So the new team is starting out with a membership drive. Residents

in surrounding suburbs will be receiving invitations to come and join us for an introductory welcome.

Our very sociable monthly meetings are held on the second Thursdays at 9.45am.

In addition to interesting guest speakers there are great outings on the third Thursday every second month. Our speaker at the meeting on Thursday 11 April will be Constable Ricky Blanskensi from Queensland Police, talking on home security.

Our outing in May will take us on a bus to Mooloolaba, a cruise on the river, lunch in

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entry form will be available, which will need to accompany each piece of artwork.

You are invited to explore the meaning of Easter through artistic expression, drama, dance and story at the Ashgrove Baptist Church, 7 Firhill St, Ashgrove.

Pictured at right, the Easter Art Competition entry by local artist Dee Godfrey

the area, and a stroll around the seafood market (bring your cool box). Should be an excellent opportunity to meet people on a great day out. And as a bonus – social interaction is a recognised defence against loneliness and ageing problems such as memory decline and dementia.

If you are interested in joining us at any of our monthly meetings at the Ashgrove Bowls Club as a prospective member, or maybe as a guest speaker, please phone either of our Club Membership Officers Sue Vivian on 0413 544 202 or Janelle Rhodes on 0412 628 646. For more information about our club, including a map on how to find us, please see our web site: www.probussouthpacific.org/ microsites/ithaca

The Gap/ Ashgrove National Seniors The Gap/Ashgrove National Seniors have had some interesting bus trips, but I think our next bus trip will be on of the best.

On the 10th May we are going to the Australian Aviation Heritage Centre where a WW2 aircraft (BeaufortA9-141) is being restored to flying condition.

When the Beaufort A9-141 is complete it will exist as the only flying example of this aircraft in the world. They are recognised as one of the most important aircraft employed in the defence of Australia during WW2. This will be followed by a ‘Sausage Sizzle’ & a leisurely bus trip through the area before heading home.

If anyone would like to join us on this trip, please phone Bev 3300 1226, or Helen on 0409 878 089. We always welcome new members to our club. The Gap/Ashgrove National Seniors meet on the third Tuesday of the month at the Ashgrove Bowls Club Yoku Street Ashgrove at 9.30am.

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St. John’s Wood History Group

by Sandra Bayley

Nurdon Serrico is known to many locals. He is an elder from the Gubbi Gubbi tribe north of Pine Rivers and has lived most of his life in Turrbul country. Growing up in Bardon, he attended Ashgrove State School and lived most of his adult life in The Gap and became a radiographer and advisor to the government on radiography in Queensland.

Nurdon spoke recently

at our St. John’s Wood history group meeting. It was moving to hear him speak of the highly structured life of indigenous people. Business was conducted in bora rings such as the one where the Ashgrove sports field now is.

It’s where tasks and roles were allocated. Only highly skilled marksmen, for example, were permitted to hunt.

Tribal people would walk down to The Gap from Mt

In 2018, Nurdon received the Lord Mayor’s Cultural Arts Award as part of the Australia Day Awards.

Glorious and Mt Nebo with

Roadworks - Construction hours & impacts Works will commence on both the Waterworks Road upgrade and the water main replacement in Stewart Road, Ashgrove in April 2019.

Construction works for the Waterworks Road upgrade and Stewart Road water main replacement will be undertaken between 7pm and 5am, Sunday to Thursday.

The noisiest parts of the works including saw cutting and jack hammering, will be completed before 11pm, where possible. Council will continue to review opportunities to replace periods of night works with day works between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Saturday, as well as weekend works to assist in minimising the impact to residents and businesses.

During construction, the local community can expect some construction noise, dust, low levels of vibration and increased truck movements.

Council is committed to keeping local residents and businesses informed of construction activity in their area and will provide advance n o t i f i c a t i o n t o a ff e c t e d residents and businesses before any planned outages.

Changed traffic conditions During the project, changed traffic conditions

will be required along Waterworks Road at Ashgrove.

This will involve lane and shoulder closures, reduced speed limits and some delays.

Where required, detours and traffic management will be in place to direct road users and pedestrians. Waterworks Road will remain open to traffic during these works. Pedestrian access to businesses on Stewart Road, Waterworks Road and Ashgrove Avenue will be maintained, with signage and temporary fencing in place to ensure safety.

If you have any questions

or would like more information about the Waterworks Road upgrade project, you can: • visit www.bcc.qld.gov.au (search Ashgrove, Trout St, Waterworks Road) • phone the project team during business hours on 1800 010 705 • phone Council on 07 3403 8888 (outside business hours) write to: • Waterworks Road upgrade (Trout Street to Beth Eden Terrace) project City Projects Office Brisbane City Council GPO Box 1434 Brisbane Qld 4001.

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tree ferns and orchids to sell at the Roma Street markets from the 1920s to the 1970s. They would visit the Lowe family near Hilder Road where they were offered hospitality. They would sleep overnight in a gully nearby, lighting a fire at the eastern end to ward off mosquitoes.

Nurdon’s childhood was a richly outdoor one, often in St. John’s Wood, once school was out each day. He spoke of making a canoe with mates and paddling it down Enoggera Creek until they reached the Brisbane River, where police questioned where they had come from.

Nurdon is now 86 and an elder to be treasured.

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MONDAY

TUESDAY

THURSDAY

Brookside Shopping Trip

Ashgrove Supermarket Trip

Gentle Exercise

(first Monday of the month)

(Every Tuesday)

(Every week)

Brookside S. Centre 10:00am - 1:00pm $5 return

Servicing areas around Ashgrove, Bardon, The Gap, Keperra, Mitchelton

Ashgrove Woolies 9:30am - 11:30am $4 return

3 x bag limit applies to shopping trips

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Servicing areas around Paddington, Ashgrove, Bardon, The Gap

Ithaca Hall, Red Hill 10:00 - 10:45am $5 return

Servicing areas around Paddington, Ashgrove, Bardon, The Gap, Red Hill

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The West Brisbane Orchid Society Successful Autumn Show

West Brisbane Orchid Society’s members are looking forward to a quieter April after the dual highlights of a successful Show, then Annual Meeting.

The highlight activity of the Society’s March calendar was unquestionably the Show held at the Mt Coot-tha Auditorium.

Catasetum Penang x Bound for Glory (Champion Any Other Genera)

More than two hundred flowering orchid plants were benched and more than a thousand plants were sold. It was a frantic week-end for the members.

Grand Champion Orchid was Rlc. Glenn Maidment ’Southern Cross’ grown

by D and K Wanka. Reserve Champion was Aerides lawrenciae grown by D and L Groffen. An unusual Catasetum (Ctsm. Penang x Bound for Glory) grown

by L Kirby was Champion Any Other Genera. Champion Novice Grower was G O’Brien.

The Annual Meeting saw the election of a new Committee with several new members joining a stable core from last year, to continue to promote orchidgrowing amongst Society members and the community. Following the theme

Rlc. Glenn Maidment ’Southern Cross’ (Grand Champion)

“How I Grow My Orchids”, visits are planned for May to the premises of several Society members.

The Society meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month (except December), at the Gap Baptist Church, 1125 Waterworks Rd., The Gap. Visitors are always welcome! For more information phone 0418 873 725 or 0418 821 571.

Photographer: B. Killen

Newmarket Probus Club

We enjoyed a picnic of a different kind for our February outing – following the success of this event last year. Our usual picnic spots were all deemed likely to be too hot, so we opted for the airconditioned comfort of the Clubhouse at the Red Hill Community Sports Centre.

As it turned out Mother Nature played fair that day, and the weather was pleasant after all, but who could have known.

The day started with 3 rounds of Trivia which were suitably challenging.

National Servicemen’s Association of Australia (Queensland) Inc

The association exists for the welfare and benefit of Australian ‘nashos’ who served in either of the two schemes operating between 1951 and 1973 and the wives/widows thereof. Conscripts who served for countries other than Australia are welcome as associate members. To apply for both service medals to which Australian nashos are entitled; to locate a branch near you or to find out the benefits of membership, phone 3324 1277 or visit website www.nashoqld.org.au Brisbane North West branch’s April meeting will be held on Sunday 14th at Gaythorne RSL commencing 10.00am; visitors and new members are welcome.

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members in the Bistro Bar for lunch. For further details on Brisbane North West branch phone Dave on 3366 3191.

The branch held its AGM in March and the incoming committee is Dave Livett President. Richard Chapman VP. Erroll Maloney Secretary; Rod Adamson Treasurer and John Coote Welfare Officer; Dave Livett will continue as press officer.

In the days leading up to Anzac Day (with the exception of the four days of Easter) look for our team outside Woolworths and Anaconda at Everton Park, as we collect for the branch welfare fund. We like to meet and chat with people; stop and say hello.

The questions were pre 1985, and of a “nostalgic” nature. Four teams debated and whispered their way to the answers, which led to further debate. Next came the individual quizzes, where we were on our own!

Prizes were distributed appropriately

by Nancye who had worked hard to put the questions and prizes together for the day.

Then on to a beaut lunch complete with check tablecloths, which was provided by some of the committee and members.

Some of us chose to enjoy drinks from the bar next door which added another dimension to the day.

The day was a lot of fun, full of lively conversation, and an excellent example of what is good about Probus.

If you are interested in joining us as a member of the Club please contact 0417617421 for further information. The club meets on the second Wednesday of each month, and most of activities are also scheduled for Wednesdays.

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Arana VIEW Club ‘Voice, Interests and Education of Women’ Arana VIEW Club meeting is on Wednesday 1st May , 10.30 am for 11.00 am start at the Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade, Keperra. The cost is $30.00 for the 2 course lunch and tea and coffee.

Our Guest Speaker will be Heather Turner from the Brisbane Mission to Seaman. Her talk is certain to be an interesting insight into the workings of the Mission.

We will have our regular lucky door and raffle prizes, the proceeds of which go to supporting our Smith Family Leaning for Life Students.

Contact Carol by 12noon on Monday 29th April if attending.

New members are always welcome.

Students Stand Against Bullying

The staff and students at Hilder Road State School joined together to take a stand against bullying for the recent National Day of Action. Following class activities, assembly presentations and creating powerful posters, everyone gathered on the oval to send a very clear message against negative behaviours that impact on others.

At HRSS, we support our students to develop positive behaviours for learning, and we all strive to be Hilder HEROes – Harmonious, E n g a g e d , Responsible and Organised.

Positive examples of behaviour are celebrated in many ways for both students and staff.

Enoggera & Districts Historical Society Inc. 1994-2019

At our AGM the following were chosen to preside over our 25th anniversary year; Dave Livett President, Andrew McMicking Secretary, Kathleen Kelly Treasurer; Derek Nixon Smith, Carolyn Turton and Lois Stratford, committee members.

The society’s historical photographic and manuscript collection is available for inspection and research each Thursday between 9am and

by Dave Livett

1pm or at other times by arrangement. Community groups wishing to visit us are advised to ring the number below.

The society provides guest speakers and will attend school, church and other fetes.

Visitors and new members are always welcome at our library at Enoggera Memorial Hall in Trundle Street which will be open on the Thursday

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At the Arana VIEW Club March meeting were Det Act Snr Sergeant Lesley Phinn, InspectorLynne Asher & Trish Cotterell

Amnesty International

Amnesty International has called for an ending to the death penalty for over four decades. There has been much progress in this time: when Amnesty began its first anti-death penalty campaign in 1977, only 16 countries had abolished it, but now over 140 countries have done so. There are still some countries however that make excessive use of the death penalty, despite the fact that a lack of scientific evidence that the death penalty reduces crime. In fact, research demonstrates that people have been sentenced to death after experiencing torture or unfair or politically motivated trials. And there are many cases recorded of innocent people being executed, and having their convictions overturned after new evidence has come to light. There are even countries where the death penalty continues to be used against children, including China, the United States of America and Yemen. Amnesty International condemns the use of the death penalty, and calls for all countries around the world to put an end to this barbaric practice.

The Helen Black Amnesty International group meet between 9-11am on the second Monday morning of the month in The Gap and would love to hear from anyone interested in joining the group. Please contact Di on amnestyashgrove@gmail.com.

The Ashgrove Amnesty International group meets on the first and third evenings of the month and can be contacted by emailing Sally on 3366 2046 or 0476 006 990. before Easter and closed on Anzac Day. For further information phone Dave on 3366 3191 or email dlivett@optusnet. com au

NOTICE TO READERS

We wish to advise that distribution of the Western Echo can not be legally made to letterboxes displaying No Junk Mail, Australia Post Only or Authorised Mail Only.

For those residents who wish to collect a free copy, we have newstands located at: • Enoggera News - Corner Samford Rd & Wardell St • Stewart Road News Ashgrove

Copies are also available at The Gap Village Shopping Centre, The Gap Ward Office, The Friendly Grocer The Gap, Ashgrove Electorate Office, Great Western Super Centre Management Keperra, Red Hill APO, Ashgrove APO, and the Ashgrove Library.

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The quaint name of this sprawling shrub is a reference to its lovely bluish grey berries that are born in large pendulous clumps from late summer. The blue umbrella (Mackinlaya macroscidia) is typically a wet rainforest plant found in eastern Queensland but is also in remnant drier rainforests of SE Queensland.

This shrub, which is often multi-stemmed, grows to about 1 to 3m in height. Its bright green leaves are compound with 3 to 6 leaflets arranged in a circle on a slender stalk.

The small green flowers are, like those of parsley, found on terminal umbels from November to January. It is an excellent understory filler plant for a shady, moist (but well drained) site or as an indoor specimen.

Mackinlaya plants contain alkaloids (quinazolines) in

their sap. Many medicinal properties are found in plant alkaloids and research is currently being undertaken to investigate the biological properties of the quinazolines.

Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club

James Herbst from Rocky Point Mulching is the guest speaker on 2nd May at the Mitchelton Garden Club meeting at the Enoggera Memorial Hall, at the junction of Trundle and Wardell Streets, Enoggera. James will talk about mulches, soil conditioners and plant nutrients - everything to help the gardener attain good results.

The use of mulch is very important, it helps to retain moisture in the soil, retards weed growth and protects the ground from extreme

CHESS T'MINIT The Flood Cup is underway at The Gap Chess Club with 8 players contesting in a roundrobin format. At an early stage Tony Morris is leading with 2 points from 2 games played.

In May the Stuart Wilson hour tournament, where each player has one hour to make all of their moves, will commence.

The Gap Chess Club (affiliated with the Chess Association of Queensland) meets at 8.00pm on Friday nights at Room B6, The Gap State High School. New members are welcome. All standards are catered for, whether you wish to play socially, or in our tournament play. For further details contact Andrew Robinson on 3862-8178 or visit the club’s website at: http://www. thegapchessclub.org.au/ The

club now has a Facebook Page, “The Gap Chess Club”, with updates on club play, local chess news and puzzles.

This month’s problem comes again from a game played on the internet chess site lichess (featured on the club’s website). Black to play and win. Solution to March’s puzzle. 1. Bxf7 Kxf7 (or black loses a rook) 2. Ng5 Kf6 (white can delay by retreating but not for long) 3. Qxf4 checkmate

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temperatures. In recent years lucerne mulch was introduced and this is popular. James will have samples of different products to show the audience.

The vision of Rocky Point Mulching is to create a healthy way of life, and that company is passionate about partnering gardeners with quality products to grow fresh healthy food and to beautify this world for generations to come. Their products include all types of mulches, potting mix, growing media, sand, animal bedding and terra firma fertilizers, etc.

April is the month to plant spring flowering bulbs. Pay particular attention to placing the bulbs at the correct depth in the soil. If you plant ranunculi corms in small individual pots

or punnets, they can be given special care until the leaves appear and you will be sure there are not spaces left in your display as you’ll be able to put them in the garden where you want them. It’s important to use mulch in between any new seedlings that are planted, and to give them shade until they become acclimatized. Keep a check on your citrus trees for gall wasp and citrus leaf miner. For these, prune away the affected areas and put it in a bag for the rubbish bin.

This club meets on the first Thursday of the calendar m o n t h e x c e p t J a n u a r y.

There are vacancies for new members. The hall is close to public transport and accessible by wheel chair. For more information, please phone the president, Pat, on 3356 1256.

POWERtalk Brisbane Shut the doors, they’re from all over the world and coming through the windows! our meetings are diverse and POWERtalk Brisbane interesting – we learn all kinds Central is having an exciting of amazing things, whilst time welcoming lots of new improving our confidence in members into our club. With speaking and leading.

10 new people joining since If you’d like to join in last August, our meetings - the fun, pop along to the which were always fabulous Community Meeting Room at - a r e n o w o ff - t h e - c h a r t Grange Library in Evelyn St, exciting! Last meeting one of Grange at 6.45pm for a 7pm our members had us rolling start. Guests are free of charge in the aisles with his speech (limit three free meetings) and to entertain about Costco’s we meet on the first and third grand opening. He wants to be Tuesdays of each month. a stand-up comedian one day F o r m o r e and that is a definite possibility. information, go to www.

Our members range in age powertalkbrisbanecentral.org from 14 to over 80, originating website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

The Gap Central Habitat Group to be rejuvenated If you live near Nicholas Park in The Gap, now is the time for you to consider becoming a bushcare volunteer.

S a v e O u r Wa t e r w a y s Now (SOWN) is working to rejuvenate The Gap Central Habitat Group and is looking for prospective members and local residents to get involved.

The Gap Central Habitat Group has been working in Nicholas Park since 2006 to clear exotic vines and woody weed trees along Enoggera Creek and to replace them with native plant species.

Located opposite the back of The Gap State High School, there are some magnificent native trees along this section of the creek including weeping lilly pillies Waterhousea floribunda, Queensland blue gums Eucalyptus tereticornis and a huge hard quandong Elaeocarpus obovatus.

According to SOWN president John Abbott

while the site has wonderful native trees there is also a huge problem with weeds particularly cat’s claw creeper Macfadyena unguis-cati.

“Cat’s claw creeper is a huge threat to biodiversity along our creeks as it is a very vigorous climber that can smother and kill tall native trees. This loss of canopy allows weed trees to flourish,” John said.

SOWN recently received Community Conservation Assistance (CCA) grant funding from Brisbane City Council to treat the infestation of cat’s claw creeper, adjacent and downstream from Nicholas Park and behind the

The Gap Garden Club Inc. Est 1963 The Club AGM was held on Tuesday 26th March, when a new committee was elected.

Thanks to the members who volunteered for the many positions to help keep the club running smoothly, and thanks to the members who retired from their positions.

Sadly, Life Member Rita Thompson resigned as Patron of the club after seven years in that position. Rita has been a member for 37 years and has made a valuable contribution to the club. A floral arrangement was presented to her by President, Rae McDougall and our thanks to Rita for her ongoing support.

April will be another busy month, with the club participating in the Qld Council of Garden Club’s Garden A-Fair at Mt Coot-tha

Gardens on 6-7 April. Plants, baked goods and craft will be on sale at stalls being run by local garden clubs, as well as entries on display in floral art and horticultural displays.

Our April Field trip will be to the Redcliffe area, visiting a private garden and nurseries in the area as well as lunch in Redcliffe, we arehoping for cooling sea breezes!

Our April meeting is on Tuesday 23rd, when our guest speaker will be Paul Smith talking about Ferns and Foliage.

Currently, our membership is closed, but a waiting list is available.

For more information, please visit our website www. thegapgardenclub.org.au

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Cat’s claw creeper can climb and kill tall native trees

Payne Road State School.

John said SOWN was very grateful to Council for the CCA grant assistance but said follow-up work will be needed

by Council and the new habitat group to eradicate the cat’s claw.

If you are interested in

getting involved now or in the future, please email your contact details to SOWN at info@ saveourwaterwaysnow.com. au.

The SOWN Roving Bushcarers will hold a working bee at Nicholas Park on Sunday, 7 April from 8.00 am to 10.00 am.

Have you visited Yoorala St Community Garden?

What we love about our garden: Grow your own fresh produce Make new friends An active community group Enjoy family-time outdoors Learn gardening skills & tips No gardening experience required Access-friendly raised garden beds Social events & on-site workshops Private plots available for lease

It's a place we really dig!

Community open times: Please come and see our garden for yourself.

You are welcome to visit us during the following community times: Dec-Mar: Sundays, 4.00-6pm Apr-Nov: Sundays, 8.00-10am Just turn up, bring your hat, water bottle & gloves. One of our members will meet you, show you around, and provide information if you'd like to get involved. And join us for a cuppa afterwards. Hope to see you soon!

Visitors welcome!

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Reflections...

Centenary of the “Soldier’s Settlement”

In my second book, Reflections II - Memories of The Gap, published in 2000, I wrote what was considered the stages of development within the valley in which we dwell which is bordered by the Taylor Range to the north and D’Aguilar Range to the south.

Stage 1: The home of our local Turrbal people who were able to live a happy and carefree lifestyle with nature providing all the necessities of life.

Stage 2: The sale of freehold land to the early settlers on the 14th September 1858 and early 1859. The land was purchased from the colony of New South Wales, just prior to Queensland becoming a state in its own right.

Stage 3: Following the end of WWI and the return of many soldiers, the State Government of Queensland created the Soldier Settlement scheme, one of which was here in The Gap. The specific aim of the scheme was to create the poultry industry. The children of these families led to a second classroom being built.

Stage 4: After much to-ing and froing and years after the end of WWII, the decision was made to lift the ‘green belt’ area to the suburb was finally made and the areas first land estates, known as “Berry Estate - Walton Bridge” saw 27 blocks all sold on the 14th January 1956, many in excess of the reserve price. Chapman’s Paddock “Ashgrove Park Estate” then went on sale in September of the same year, priced from £395 ($790) per block.

Thus began the explosion of the population here in our valley.

This year, 2019, marks the 100th year since the arrival of the Soldier Settlers.

An area of land consisting of 403 acres on the northern side of Waterworks Road and which, on an 1875 survey map was the property of the Hon. J.F. McDougall a

long-serving and influential member of Parliament was divided up into 43 blocks and a selection ballot was held resulting in 41 servicemen and one servicewoman - Sister F.E. James-Wallace - being allocated lot 97 - east of Hilder Road School in Kaloma Road, and banking down to fish creek, containing 7 acre, 2 roods, 37 perches at an annual rental of £4 4b ($8.05) Lot 102 immediately over Fish Creek in Settlement Road on the right in Chaprowe Road, became the depot for the development under the supervision of George Rumble had a large storage shed where settlers could get their building materials and another building held a public hatchery. Methods of incubation back then were very labour intensive which had George’s wife and children constantly hand-turning all eggs on a daily basis.

Attached to the depot was the first public telephone booth placed in the district and from which the urgent call was made to army headquarters Enoggera on the day the big guns fired (Reflections 1 page 120).

Lot 103 went to R.A. Chapman and Lot 104 was taken over from H.C. Birdsey

by S.R.K. Rowe hence the road name - Chaprowe Road.

Another interesting area was Lot No 90 on the town side, corner of Hilder and Waterworks Road, and won

by K.C.R. Smith. A few years back, when speaking to a club, upon completion, I was approached by an elderly lady who said her grandfather was Keith Chillingly Richard Smith.

In the early 1900s the Ashton’s Slaughter Works had been established in Brompton Road which is off Mt Nebo, up above the reservoir. With only tank water for usage, it did not prove too successful as such

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Circa 1926 - The Government Store, in Settlement Road, on the left side of which was the first public telephone in the district, from which Bob Pickering and Ray Harrison made their calls to authorities on the ‘day the big guns fired’

works need lots of water and when tanks ran dry, cartage was expensive.

Cattle for slaughter were mainly driven from the Brisbane Valley properties through the bush to reach the establishment, with their last stop for a good drink at a spot called “Diana’s Bath” on the Stanley River near Mt. Byron.

I recall being told by the late Keith Proctor the drovers formed holding corrals to keep a herd together at night, by felling trees into a holding bay which worked very well until a bushfire occurred and they then had to rebuild.

Circa 1916 the works left the hill and moved to where Lot 90 was located.

At the time of survey for the Soldier’s Settlement in 1919, the block contained a slaughter shed, hide shed,

barn, cultivation, blood drains running into Fish Creek were shown, as was a small bridge crossing the creek plus a windmill and pump shed.

Elderly residents in my youth told of seeing cattle, sheep and some horses being driven from the Newmarket Railway Station stockyards along the road to this facility.

I can visualise the area in my school days as having a small poultry farm run by Andy Malvene and his sister Eliza (then later the Bissell family) and further down the road, the home of Jeff Hilder, his brother and parents.

Ken McMullin of The Gap Historical Society, remembers his late father Arty McMullin regaling the family with stories of when he had a part-time job at the works, encasing mince into skins to turn out sausages.

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Voices of Birralee embarks on largest tour in 24 years

The tour will mark a final ANZAC Day performance on the Western Front, as part of a five-year commitment to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

Brisbane youth choral o rg a n i s a t i o n , Vo i c e s o f Birralee, will send 71 of its choristers on an incredible tour throughout Europe this April, with a key focus performing at the Australian National Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux, France, on Anzac Day. Performing on ANZAC Day will mark the finale of Voices of Birralee’s five-year commitment to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA), where more than 200 choristers

having performed across nine tours at both ANZAC Day and WW1 Centenaries in France and Belgium since 2015.

Surrounding the commitment, the choristers will venture across five countries, beginning with a send-off concert in Brisbane on 31 March, followed by performances in Croatia, Austria, France and Italy.

Voices of Birralee Founder and Artistic Director Julie Christiansen OAM, who will accompany the group, highlighted the tour would provide an unforgettable experience for the choristers aged from 13-24, conducted by

Ashgroveconversation, Forum however it is

For more information on Forum Communicators please visit the website www. beconfident.org.au Ashgrove Forum Communicators Club held its 938th monthly meeting at the Ashgrove Library meeting room on Wednesday 20 March 2019.

The speaking topic for the evening was “I wish I hadn’t said that!”

The main speaker (10 minutes) was Ronda Nix OAM. Ronda outlined various occasions throughout her life from childhood to adulthood when she wished “I hadn’t said that” after her words resulted in hurting someone’s feelings, embarrassing someone, embarrassing herself, or showed lack of empathy and understanding. She concluded with advice for everyone to pause and think of the effect of our words on both ourselves and others before we speak.

Seldom Used Word President Ann Davies explained the modern meaning of the word confabulation.

Confabulation used to mean to talk together in a personal, often rambling and generally wide-ranging

now mostly used to mean a memory error defined as the production of fabricated, distorted, or misinterpreted memories about oneself or the world, without the conscious intention to deceive and is often associated with some forms of dementia.

Forum Communicators Bursary - $1,000.00 Applications Now Open Awarded to a female resident of Queensland enrolled in first or second year of a tertiary course, such as university or TAFE with a demonstrated record of achievement in the field of communication and leadership in their local community The Forum Communicators Bursary is one of 34 bursaries in many varied fields of endeavour on offer to women this year through the National Council of Women Queensland. Find application forms for all bursaries online at http://ncwq.org.au Next Forum meeting Wednesday 17 April at 6.45pm in the Ashgrove Library Meeting Room. New Members and Visitors always welcome.

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Paul Holley OAM and Jenny Moon.

“April’s tour marks the end of what’s been an incredibly rewarding, emotional, and successful touring project.

We’re so grateful to have had this opportunity afforded to us by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs,” Ms Christiansen said.

“So many of our choristers who have toured as part of the DVA commitment have been able to commemorate a family member who served, with others connecting to this time in Australia’s history in some way.

“The choristers selected for this tour have been drawn from two of our signature choirs, the Birralee Blokes and

Brisbane Birralee Voices and are incredibly committed to music and to this cause.”

As part of the tour Voices of Birralee will perform at the Lighting of the Flame at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, and tour villages throughout France that were impacted during WW1, including Allonville. Venturing beyond France, choristers will perform at the ‘We are singing Adriatic Festival’ in Opatija, Croatia and at a Mayoral Civic Reception in Graz, Austria.

For more information, including tour dates and locations, visit www.birralee. org, follow Voices of Birralee on Facebook, “Voices of Birralee” or join the “Friends of Birralee’s Anzac Centenary Tours” Facebook group.

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