The Western Echo August 2022

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August 2022 ISSN 1327-676X

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Men of the Trees, Habitat Brisbane, The Gap Scouts and Bahai and volunteers from Save Our Waterways Now marked National Tree Day, with over 50 volunteers from the community and local environmental groups gathered on Saturday 30 July to revegetate Paten Park at The Gap. Story page 3

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VOLUNTEER DRIVERS MAY BE NEEDED SHORTLY We are anticipating a need for more volunteer drivers.

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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.

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— A Tree Happening at The Gap — National Tree Day (NTD) is an annual Australia-wide event initiated by Planet Ark, dedicated to tree planting. On this day plantings are held by groups of all kinds, most of whom invite members of the community to join them in this joyful activity.

The Men of the Trees (MOTT) held this year’s NTD planting on Saturday 30 July at the end of Grenoble Street, The Gap. It was different from the usual in a very special way. Although not a large planting, not one, but three groups took part in its organisation, four groups participating on the day, as well as many members of the local community. It was really a getting-to-know you, and an “are you a born tree planter and don’t know it?” kind of morning.

In their short welcoming speeches both Jodi Rees, BCC Habitat Brisbane Officer and Cr. Steve Toomey of The Gap Ward acknowledged the contributions made by these groups. Cr Toomey thanked Jodi Rees and Habitat Brisbane for the overwhelming bulk of work in immaculate site preparation, supply of plants and materials. He thanked The Gap Scout Group and their leader Peter Vaissiere for their generous offer to provide an after-planting sausage sizzle at their den in adjoining Paten Park, and

he thanked the many visitors including family groups and a gathering of members from the inclusive and nature loving Bahai religious organisation, for coming to plant the trees.

Cr Toomey spoke in his role as the President of MOTT, mentioning that the organisation was the oldest voluntary tree-planting group in the world, having recently turning 100 years old - its origin among the Kikuyu warriors of Kenya.

He referred to the founder, Richard St Barbe Baker (“The Man of the Trees” who had also personally initiated the Queensland branch of MOTT in 1980, at the age of 92). He also pointed out that although the not-for-profit organisation had grown long-in-the-tooth at an International level, it was still a living entity, still spreading out like the branches of a tree; and he acknowledged the part played by one of MOTT QLD’s members (Dr Judith Bellapart) in working to establish a new MOTT group in the world, in Catalonia, Spain, to be officially launched in December this year. This expansion of individuals and groups working to protect and expand through revegetation the natural environment can only continue and accelerate.

For after all, surely never in world history has such a program been so much in demand.

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Gap Scout Group Leader Peter “Goanna” Vaissiere, Jodi Rees BCC Habitat Brisbane, Cr Steven Toomey and John Donovan MOTT Plantings Coordinator

MOTT QLD and other conservation bodies large and small need more volunteers— Where there is a need, it will be met. MOTT’s vision for

the future is higher even than Cr Toomey’s drone camera at the planting, that hovered over the planters like a tiny singing cicada.

Inside the August Issue...

Amnesty International..................................................................17 Arana VIEW Club.........................................................................16 Art in Bark........................................................................13 Ashgrove Forum..............................................................14 Ashgrove Historical Society..............................................................15 Ashgrove Rangers.........................................................................27 Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club....................................................8 Brisbane Tramway Museum.......................................................30 Chess T’Minit.......................................................................26 Enoggera Historical Society.......................................................20 Ithaca Probus Club................................................................28 Libby's Latest - News from Ryan ......................................................7 Men of the Trees National Tree Day........................................3 Mitchelton Garden Club..........................................................29 Newmarket Bocce Club.......................................................................31 Newmarket VIEW Club...............................................................30 Older Women's Network Mitchelton...........................................28 Paten Park Native Nursery (PPNN).............................................28 Picabeen Community Association.............................................25 Principal’s Points....................................................................22-24 Red Hill Bowls, Sports and Community Club...............................................12 Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap .......................................................11 SOWN (Save Our Waterways Now)...........................................29 State Update - Jonty Bush - Member for Cooper.........................5 The Gap Historical Society......................................................26 The Gap Little Athletics........................................................................16 The Gap Probus Club.................................................................31 The Gap Sub Branch RSL...........................................................................6 The Gap Sustainability Initiative ...............................................................10 Trek2Health..........................................................................4 The Western Echo August 2022 Page 3

Run with Jonty for Trek2Health in the Bridge to Brisbane 2022

Jonty Bush is a proud Trek2Health Ambassador, and will running with us at this year’s Bridge to Brisbane.

As many of our readers are aware, Jonty Bush is the member for Cooper in the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

Jonty says, “I’ve worked with first responders – those working in policing, health and paramedics, courts, child protection and disability now for over twenty years.

“Fortunately, over that time we’ve come a long way in talking about the impact of these roles on the psychology of first responders, in particular the

cumulative impact of working in and around trauma. I whole-heartedly support the work of Trek2Health who are breaking down the stigma in relation to help-seeking, while also incorporating another of my passions – spending time with good people in nature.”

Jonty has a Bachelor of Business Management and a Masters in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Her experience includes being the CEO of a statewide victim support group, an appointment to Ministerial taskforces, an appointment to Queensland’s inaugural Sentencing Advisory Council and to continued work with government

and community organisations on antiviolence and crime prevention strategies.

Jonty has a lived experience of crime, having lost her sister and father to homicide when she was just 21 years of age. Focusing her grief into action, Jonty has championed anti-violence responses across Queensland, most notably in her development of the One Punch Can Kill campaign.

In addition to her work, Jonty is a mum and step-mother to four beautiful daughters, as well as a mum to a perfect rescue ridgeback. Jonty is also an avid runner and runs barefoot weekly in the local Parkrun.

Trek2Health’s mission is to provide support for the health and well-being of the Emergency Services and Veteran communities in recognition of the extraordinary contribution they make to our community. They provide a supportive and stigma-free environment to boost the mental and physical resilience of our clients via Green Exercise Training – team-orientated nature treks in remote areas, in order to create healthier individuals and stronger communities.

To register for the Bridge to Brisbane visit More details for the Bridge to Brisbane and register here https:// trek2health.org.au/bridge-to-brisbane/

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State Update

Jonty Bush MP

Member for Cooper

Sunlit Sounds welcome’s the Deaf community Sunlit Sounds is an epic local music festival held at the Payne Road State School. This year’s event scheduled for September 3 will be particularly special, with the inclusion of Auslan Interpreters. I know the committee and community have wanted this, so it was a real moment of pride for me to fund these interpreters from my electorate account for our Deaf Community. Details on the festival can be found on their Facebook site – looking forward to seeing you there! www.facebook.com/sunlitsoundsfestival

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Marigold Haus is one of The Gap’s best kept secret’s. A great little coffee and gift shop with a focus on supporting local artists and creatives.

Owner and operator Maddy can whip up a mean oat latte, they’ve got a stack of teas and kombucha. But best of all it’s got a killer vibe!

Marigold Haus is located down Lahore Street, with ample parking – it’s a great place to call by and support #supportlocal

Who noticed these guys horsing around in Ashgrove recently? Queensland Police have increased their patrols in our area recently as a result of community feedback. Seeing additional police patrolling doesn’t necessarily mean that crime’s up, but maintaining a highly visible police presence is a great crime prevention strategy. Our office is also helping roll-out Coffee With A Cop mornings, please let us know if you’re interested in coming.

Eco Forum – Save the Date Fear not, we are still hosting Jonty’s Eco Forum again this year, at The Gap State School. Due to the unpredictable weather we have pushed this event out – and its now scheduled for Saturday 22 October.

If you’d like to help organise this event with us, get in touch!

Community Capacity Building Our office has started hosting capacity building sessions for members of sporting and community groups (including P&Cs). Our first session on Legal Obligations of a Board was really well attended, and our next session on Grant Writing to be held later this month is sure to be a hit! Contact our office to register your interest.

Have your say on the Decriminalisation of Certain Public Offences Did you know that begging is a crime in Queensland? Our Community Support and Services Parliamentary Committee is currently holding an inquiry into the decriminalisation of begging, and some other public offences that disproportionately impact on those living in poverty. Members of the public are encouraged to have their say – you can review and make a submission via the parliamentary website – www.parliament.qld.gov.au submissions close 22 August.

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

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The Gap SubBranch RSL

The Battle of Long Tan stands as an icon for Australian participation in the Vietnam War just as Gallipoli serves the same purpose for World War I and Tobruk and the Kokoda Track do for WW11.

This month we commemorate Vietnam Veterans Day, on Thursday 18th August VIETNAM VETERANS DAY Thursday 18th August.

Order of Service : Flags Raised 11.00am, Assembly 11.20 am, Service Commences 11.30am The ceremony will be held at the Sub-branch HQ, “Nullagundi”, 34 School Rd, The Gap. For assistance with directions or transport, please ring 0481 701 629.

The Kokoda Track fighting was some of the most desperate and vicious encountered by Australian troops in the Second World War. Victory on the Kokoda Trail ensured that Allied bases in northern Australia, vital in the coming counter-offensive against the Japanese, would not be seriously threatened by air attack.

Approximately 625 Australians were killed along the Kokoda Trail and over 1,600 were wounded. Casualties due to sickness exceeded 4,000.

Many of the wounded Australians owed their lives to the local villagers, known affectionately as “Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels” who risked retaliation and death at the hands of the Japanese. Like many of our Diggers, they too are aging and passing into history.

Then only five years after the end of the Second World War, Australia became involved in the Korean War. Within two days of the war’s beginning, Australia became the second nation, behind the United States, to commit personnel from all three armed services to the war. Over 18,000 veterans served

This is the 56th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan where 108 young diggers held off an overwhelming force of 2500 Viet Cong. Forty seven mostly young Australians, almost 50% of the mostly young troops, died.

Of the 52,000 Australians who served in Vietnam, 521 did not come home, 3000 were wounded. How many were wounded mentally and never diagnosed we do not know.

in Australia’s defence forces during the period 27 June 1950 to 19 April 1956 in Korea ;339 were killed, 1216 wounded and 29 prisoners of war.

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Libby’s Latest Dear Ryanites,

How wonderful it is to write to you for the first time since becoming your federal Greens MP. I’ve lived my whole life in the electorate of Ryan and I see it as a tremendous responsibility to represent this amazing community in parliament. We have lots of work to do together over the next few years and I’m endeavouring to hit the ground running!

We have been busy at work setting up our office, so if you have sent me an email and have not yet received a response please continue to be patient and I promise to get back to you very soon. I’ve just arrived back from my first sitting weeks in Canberra, where I delivered my first speech to parliament. If you’d like to have a listen, hop on to the Australian Greens YouTube channel for the full video.

Over my election campaign I personally spoke to over 2,000 Ryanites at their front door and my team spoke to 16,000 individuals in total. If we haven’t met already I hope that we get a chance to meet over the coming years. I’ve heard your concerns and I’m ready to fight for them – for real climate action, for tackling the housing and cost of living crises, and for putting the needs of the local community ahead of the profits of big corporations and developers.

However, I must say, what I am most enthused about is building a deep connection between the community and my office. I want to hear from you, and I want to work with you to get outcomes for the community! This means I’ll be out and about holding monthly pop-up offices, and the first of these is in Great Western Super Centre Keperra. I’ll also be heading along to market stalls as often as possible and hope to keep up my doorknocking when I can.

I can’t wait to work with you on the things that matter to our beautiful community of Ryan.

Warm Regards, Libby

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Ashgrove / The Gap Lions Club News To start our new Lions year for 2022-2023, our club held a BBQ for Save Our Waterways Now on 9th July to help and support their planting of 3000 plants to help regenerate Enoggera Creek in The Gap 12th July, our club held a BBQ at the Trek House in The Gap for Trek2health to help support Soldier On who took part in a trek, on their return they were treated to Bacon & Egg Burgers and a Sausage Sizzle 24th July, Ashgrove/The Gap Lions we held a BBQ at the Enoggera Dam Wall for approximately 70 people who trekked around the Dam and came back to some nourishing Burgers and a Sausage Sizzle 26th July, we had the pleasure of hosting Matt Webster from Meals on Wheels in Ashgrove at our Partners & Friends Dinner Meeting, where we learnt of the tremendous work they do in our local community 30th July we were given the opportunity to conduct a fundraising BBQ at Bunning’s Keperra 31st July, we held another BBQ for Trek2health at the Trek House in The Gap where we served up Burgers and a Sausage Sizzle 7th August, we conducted

a Community BBQ in conjunction with Member for Cooper Jonty Bush, at Nicholas Park in Tandara Street in The Gap from 3pm to 5pm

Upcoming Events 7th August, we will be conducting a Community BBQ in conjunction with Member for Cooper Jonty Bush, at Nicholas Park in Tandara Street in The Gap from 3pm to 5pm 23rd August, our club will be hosting Renee McGlashan, President of Save Our Waterways Now, who will be a Guest Speaker at our monthly Partners & Friends Dinner Meeting. The environment and its needs is a Global Cause of Lions International 24th August, some members of Ashgrove/The Gap Lions club will be attending the Community Capacity Building Forum in Milton organized by Member for Cooper Jonty Bush, with the discussion topic being Grant Writing 25th & 26th August, our club will be raising funds for Cancer Council Queensland annual Daffodil Day Appeal at Ashgrove Marketplace outside Woolworths and at

Cooking breakfast for Trek2Health

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The Gap Shopping Village 27th August, our Lions Club will be assisting Queensland Police & Neighborhood Watch in conducting the Safe Plates project at Bunning’s at Keperra Great Western Super Centre Did you know that the Lions Recycle for Life Program receive requests from humanitarian organizations either travelling to a developing country or supplying shipping container loads of suitable humanitarian aid from Australia to groups in the these countries We receive requests from humanitarian organizations either travelling to a developing country or supplying shipping container loads of suitable humanitarian aid from Australia to groups in the these countries.

Over the 26 years that the Australian program has operated, the program, has delivered over 7 million pair of refurbished quality spectacles to men, women and children in need in Africa, Europe, Middle East, Indian Sub- continent, East Asia, and the Far East, China, the countries of the Pacific Rim and Southern Asia and Oceania. In the past 10 years several members of our Marine Branch have been able to use their oceangoing

yachts to reach and test villagers, in the remotest areas for eyesight and deliver spectacles to them If you would like to find out more about Lions and the involvement we have in our community or if you would consider joining Lions or become a friend of Lions please email Michael Pope at popeandfalconer.1@bigpond. com or call 0438 384 780

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Blaize shines for sought after scholarship

Brisbane year 12 student, Blaize Steele, is off the Canberra after winning a prestigious 2023 Tuckwell Scholarship to the Australian National University (ANU).

The Gap State High School student was one of just 25 people selected from an applicant pool of 1000, and one of only three successful Queenslanders.

Founded in 2013 by philanthropists Graham and TGSH Student Blaize Steele Louise Tuckwell, the scholarship is funded by the largest ever contribution from an Australian to an Australian university.

Valued at up to $140,000, it offers funding to students for five years of full-time study; allowing them to take full advantage of their time at university, including the many academic, social, cultural, sporting and leadership opportunities that come with life on campus.

“The scholarship is so much more than a financial bursary; it is a life-changing opportunity that enables exceptional young people like Blaize to realise their potential and make a positive difference in the lives of others,” said The Gap State High School Principal Ms Anne McLauchlan.

“Scholars are selected not only on academic performance, but also on character, leadership and commitment to Australia and these are all things that we focus on at The Gap SHS.” “We are very proud of Blaize and can’t wait to see what he will achieve,” she said.

The scholarship builds on these qualities through the community of Tuckwell Scholars who engage in events, workshops, community projects and discussions.

Alumni of the scholarship enter a life-long connection with the Program and each other.

Blaize has enrolled at ANU to study finance, economics, and statistics (Honours).

Other Queensland recipients were: Yuliana Chen Brisbane State High and Georgia Cochran Caboolture State High.

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While our July event had to be cancelled due to COVID the committee of The Gap Sustainability Initiative (TGSI) used the time to reach out to relevant agencies and networks. This included The Brisbane Sustainability Agency. We discussed our three projects and explored options of working together.

One idea was whether the Brisbane Carbon Challenge could be rolled out with The Gap as the first suburb-wide implementation site. We also discussed whether the Oxley Creek transformation master plan could provide a blueprint for the necessary steps to bring Enoggera and Fish Creeks back to full health.

Our team also supported the big SOWN and Habitat Yooralla Street Bushcare

Group planting event. It was amazing to see so many people come and help, with 3000 plants finding a new home. We will also support the next planting event by Men of The Trees at Paten Park on the 30th of July.

We are also meeting with representatives of the local schools to understand their current efforts in environmental and sustainability and explore how the community could assist them to become leading agents of change.

We are supporting citizen science projects including the Platy Project by the University of NSW in collaboration with ACF, which collects Platypus sightings; and the University of Queensland’s Native Bee Citizen Science Project,

which studies the behaviours of native bees and encourage everyone to participate.

Our next community forum will be on 16th August 7.30 pm at Taylor Range Club.

Mr Stephen Porter AO will be our guest speaker and explain how Marist College Ashgrove planned and implemented an extensive water and energy

saving project, and the outcomes those investments are generating today.

The subsequent project working group event will be on the 20th of September, and we encourage teams to meet in between the bimonthly workshops to move their project agenda along.

Community Christmas Tree Keeps on Giving In 2020,The Gap She Shed’s Crochet Group crafted a Christmas Tree from over a thousand multi-coloured Granny Squares. It welcomed visitors to the Annual Christmas Markets in 2020 and 2021 and was also on display at the Gap Village Shopping Centre and the The Gap Football Club.

The original concept for the tree was to display it then unpick and use the squares to make blankets for those in need.

In 2022, it is being transformed and the blankets are being donated to Emmanuel City Mission, a sanctuary for the homeless and vulnerable of Brisbane.

The Gap S h e S h e d ’s Crochet Group meets every We d n e s d a y 10-12 at the Scout Den, 76 Riaweena Street, The Gap. New members and beginners The original 2020 Christmas Tree

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The Gap She Shed Crochet crafters Margie Crowley, Jeanette Seils, Maureen Bowtell and Christine Wilson

are always welcome.

Wool donations are welcome. In the past, donations have been used towards crochet buntings and large poppy installations for The Gap RSL sub-branch, ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day ceremonies.

The Gap She Shed is a social group of women which provides a platform for friendship, company, learning, skill and creativity. Full details of upcoming events and membership can be found on our Facebook page and on our website. Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/thegapsheshed Website: https:// thegapsheshed.wixsite.com/home website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

Rotary Club Ashgrove /The Gap Our Rotary Club is always busy – planning, doing, engaging - and enjoying ourselves! On Sat. 9th. July, we successfully ran Bunning’s famous sausage sizzle at Kepera, raising money to help support our many projects. Thanks to all who sampled our fare – and know that good causes – will benefit.(There has been a price rise which was promoted by Bunnings – not us!)

Next big event for our club, is our GRIPPS (Gap Regional Instrumental Primary Performers School) 4-day musical camp and concert on Sept.8th. at The Gap State High School and auditorium, marking 30 years in existence and involving , in that time, over 4000 local students who have, with the support of devoted music teachers committed to this event, benefited from this program, made many friends and improved their musical skills! Students are selected from 13 state and private primary schools in The Gap, Ashgrove, and surrounding suburbs after taking part in a comprehensive auditioning process.Participating music teachers along with approximately 15 professional musicians, work with the chosen students to hone their skills over the 4-day music camp, in preparation for the concert which showcases a choir, a band and an orchestra.

This exciting and worthwhile event is a source of great pride to us – and to the community!

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A Local Hidden Gem - Red Hill Bowls, Sports & Community Club Having trouble finding an affordable venue for your next family or corporate function?

Then look no further The Red Hill Bowls, Sports & Community Club is a local ‘hidden gem’ that has an extensive range of facilities including a full bar area, 100 seat auditorium and a state of the art commercial kitchen.

You might also want to combine your function with a solid session of barefoot bowls while playing your own music and enjoying some much deserved predinner refreshments Our rates are very reasonable and enquiries can be made by emailing info@ redhillbowls.org.au Many local community clubs, including Not for Profit & Charitable organizations currently use the Red Hill premises for meetings, recreational activities and artistic pursuits. Located conveniently right next door to the Broncos Leagues Club there is ample parking for visitors and disabled access amenities are provided.

The Red Hill Committee has been particularly busy recently with the completion

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE OPTUS MOBILE PHONE BASE STATIONS AT RED HILL WITH 5G Optus plans to upgrade the telecommunications facilities at the below mentioned address with the addition of new 5G equipment: Bronco's, 98 Fulcher Road RED HILL QLD 4059 (RFNSA: 4059013) The proposed upgrade consists of The installation of new mounts and brace The replacement of three (3) existing panel antennas with three (3) new panel antennas (each is 2.688m long)  The installation of three (3) new panel antennas  The installation of fifteen (15) new Remote Radio units (RRUs).  The replacement of existing 2 bay cabinet with new 3 bay one on the roof  The installation, relocation and removal of ancillary equipment including RRUs, antenna mounts, feeders, cabling, combiners, and  Other associated equipment, and the works within the existing Outdoor Cabinet (OTC).  

Optus regards the proposed installations as Low-impact Facilities under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 ("The Determination") based on the descriptions above.

In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposals. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: Wannan Bao or 0428 684 927, or via the Service Stream Wireless Consultation inbox at Optus.submissions@servicestream.com.au or Zenith Centre, Level 3, Tower B, 821 Pacific Highway, Chatswood NSW 2167, by 5pm, Friday 26 August 2022.

If you would like to know more about this sites, further information can be obtained from www.rfnsa.com.au

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of several new ‘clubhouse improvements’ and the development of a strategic plan that will ensure the Club’s financial and operational future going forward.

The Club also runs regular social, coaching and competitive bowls events and is home to many of Queensland and Australia’s best lawn bowlers.

Our club also participates in Championships and different Pennant Bowls through Brisbane District Bowls Association. Red Hill Bowls, Sports & Community Club is currently participating in Pennants games in 3 divisions which are conducted at different clubs in our region. At this early stage of the competition our club is leading in Divisions 1&2 and running 2nd in Division 4. If you are interested in playing completion bowls please contact our club for further details https://m.facebook.com/ RedHillCommunitySports Club

A great way for new players to get started in Bowls is to come along to one of our ‘Turkey Triples’ events held on the first Sunday of each month.

Alternatively just head on down for a (very affordable) refreshment on Friday afternoons from about 3pm and talk to one of our friendly staff members about joining the Club for as little as $5 / year Call 0412 765 805 for more details.

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For more information on Forum Communicators public speaking association, please visit the website www. beconfident.org.au The 104th AGM of Ashgrove Forum Club was held at 6.30pm on 15th June at the Ashgrove Library. The outgoing Treasurer, Willo Riley, did not stand for election, as she had advised the Secretary that for personal reasons she would not be renewing her membership after 18 years as a member of Ashgrove. Unfortunately, Willo was not able to be present at the AGM due to Covid, so members were not able to give her a proper send-off.

During the AGM, a ballot was held to choose the winner of the annual “Most Memorable Speaker” trophy which is awarded to the best 10-minute speech made by a club member in the last 12 months, The winner was Willo Riley, for her highly interesting speech entitled “New Directions” about the early days of the automobile when motor vehicles first appeared on our roads and driving licences were not required.

Members decided to have a club excursion to the South Burnett Region in July, not only to say goodbye to a much-loved member, but

President Carmel Towler on left presenting Willo with trophy Above. Farewell gift to Willo - Mountain Ash pendant

also to surprise Willo by presenting her with the trophy at a lunch in Blackbutt. All current members attended.

Willo was presented with the trophy by outgoing President Carmel Towler. She was also presented with a unique pendant from TheBonTree, hand sculpted from Mountain Ash, as a reminder of AshGrove Forum.

The next meeting of Ashgrove Forum will be held in the Ashgrove Library Meeting Room on Wednesday 17 August. As always visitors are most welcome to attend without obligation.

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Ashgrove Historical Society Visitors are encouraged and very welcome at the Ashgrove Historical Society meetings held at the Ashgrove Library on the first Saturday of the month 10am-noon.

On Saturday 3 September Dr Thom Blake, historian and heritage consultant, will present The History of Lunatic Asylums in Queensland. In the 19th and 20th centuries, a person experiencing mental health issues/illness was often treated by being sent to a lunatic asylum. These institutions were later called ‘hospitals for the insane’, or mental hospitals.

In Queensland, three substantial asylums were built at Goodna, Ipswich and Toowoomba. The presentation examines why mental illness was treated this way and how the design of the building was an important part of the treatment.

There will be a shared morning tea following the presentation which provides the opportunity to meet the guest speaker and other people interested in local history.

The society’s latest publication, Local Government in Ashgrove: A History by John Laverty is available for purchase at meetings or by contacting the secretary, Julie by email: ahs.secretary@bigpond.com or phone: 3366 4621. The price is $30 for Ashgrove Historical Society members and $35 for

Sandy Gallop Lunatic Asylum, later known as Ipswich Hospital for the Insane Photo by Dr Thom Blake – used with permission

non-members. We have other books for sale including Lost Ashgrove which makes a wonderful, easy-to-read gift for anyone interested in Ashgrove’s history. Members $20, nonmembers $25.

If you would like to become an AHS member or purchase membership as a gift, fees are $10 single per annum (1 July - 30 June), or $15 couple/family. Membership includes the quarterly newsletter, Tram Stops. Please contact the secretary, Julie, (ahs.secretary@bigpond.com) and she will let you know the EFT details or come along to a meeting. Funds raised from memberships, raffles and sale of our publications supports the research, preservation and recording of Ashgrove’s history.

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The Gap Little Athletics new season underway Another season of family, fun and fitness begins at The Gap Little Athletics with online registration for 20222023 season opening early August.

The Gap Little Athletics offers a program for three to 17-year-olds. This includes the popular Tiny Tots for three and four year-olds, playbased events for U6s, and competition track and field events for U7-17s. Meets are held every Friday from 5.45pm at The Gap State High School oval, off Waterworks Road. Training for U7-17s is held on Wednesday nights, also on the oval.

A 2022/2023 Season Information and Parent Training Afternoon is being held from 2-4pm, Saturday, August 20. Ask questions, pick up your registration pack (if registered online previously) and purchase uniforms. Competition

resumes at 5.45pm on Friday, August 26. The season runs until March 2023.

Come and see where Olympic decathlete Cedric Dubler started his athletics journey, meet some life-long friends and keep fit! Little athletes also have the chance to compete at regional and state events through the season and every athlete receives a medal at the end of the season.

For parents, there’s also the chance to train as coaches and officials and watch their kids achieve personal bests, week after week.

Fees are $80 for Tiny Tots and $140 for other athletes.

A levy of $60 per family is refundable at the end of the season. Uniforms are extra and can be purchased at the Information and Parent Training Afternoon or at the beginning of the season.

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Eliza Preston (left) and Sophie Mitchell (right)

For more information email thegapla@gmail.com.

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Just one month ago, and after public outcry, Australia justifiably rejoiced in the return of the ‘Biloela Family’ to a small Queensland town where they had been not just accepted but, more than

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There are thousands of other such willing workers here in Australia, many who work on the land where the needs of our economy are great. Life is hard and uncertain for so many of them.

There is a wide gap. Look at the difference between the eventual situations of those who were fleeing dangerous and life-threatening situations in their homelands between 2011 and 2013. If you arrived in Australia as an asylumseeker before 2011 you could get a permanent visa, access to social services and other support. Regulations changed and this was not the case for those workers who arrived seeking asylum after 2013.

From that point you could get only a bridging visa and you needed to reapply every six months, with only limited access to social services.

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Note: It is not illegal to seek asylum in Australia.

Australia has obligations to protect the human rights of asylum-seekers.

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 33001861. The Ashgrove Amnesty International group meets on the first and third evenings of the month and can be contacted by calling Sally on 3366 2046,

Arana VIEW Club Spring is just around the corner and what better way to welcome it than with a Fashion Parade. We are holding a fashion parade at our September Meeting on Wednesday 7th September. Cost for 2-course lunch, tea or coffee and the fashion parade is $30.00. We meet at the Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade, Keperra,10.30 for 11.00 am start. Fashions are by Portofino, so invite your friends along for an enjoyable time.

We enjoyed Brian Herd’s talk on the pitfalls of not being prepared with up-to-date wills at our recent meeting. Some of the stories he told certainly had us thinking about our own situations.

Some of our members have been attending The Lord Mayor’s City Hall Concerts that are on every Tuesday and thoroughly enjoying them, especially when they are free! Other activities coming up include a tour of the Maritime Museum, a guided tour of the City Hall or a visit to the Margaret Mc Kinney Jewellery Exhibit at the City Hall. All of course followed by lunch somewhere in the city.

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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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Giving hope for a cancer free future This August, Cancer Council is urging Australians to give to the Daffodil Day Appeal to fund life-saving cancer research.

The Daffodil Day Appeal will take place throughout August, culminating in Daffodil Day on Thursday 25 August 2022.

2022 marks the thirty-six years of Daffodil Day, with all funds raised supporting vital cancer research.?In 2021 Cancer Council Queensland invested more than $7.6 million in cancer research.

Thanks, in part, to research into cancer prevention, treatment and management, approximately 30,300 cancer deaths were avoided in Queensland between 1999 and 2018.?

One in two Queenslanders will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85, General Manager Fundraising, Marketing and Communication Meaghan Bush urged the community to give this Daffodil Day Appeal to fund the country’s best and brightest cancer researchers.

“The daffodil is the international symbol of hope for everyone impacted by cancer,” Ms Bush said.

“We’re calling on Queenslanders to give hope to those impacted by cancer by funding vital cancer research that is saving lives every day.”

“Every person who donates, volunteers or buys daffodils this August will be helping us to continue investing in lifesaving cancer research programs, giving hope for better treatments and early detection and ultimately, giving us hope for a a cancer free future.

This year you can support Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day Appeal in the following ways: Donate via the Daffodil Day Appeal website and give to cancer research.

Fundraise and make a real difference.

Give your time and Volunteer at one of our Daffodil Day sites across the country.

Grab your fresh daffodils from a local Daffodil Day site near you on Daffodil Day, Thursday 25 August.

For more information about the Daffodil Day Appeal and how to get involved visit daffodilday.com.au.

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Over the Hills (and still going): This part of the Senior Committee is geared to the community who would like to take part in activities centred in the community. The Arana Hills Library is happy to be the base for some of them.

Ideas that are being floated are: An Art Group (talking and doing) A Reading Group (just talking about what you are reading) Go to your local library and see what they have to offer Plans are being put in place for an Art Group (of all abilities) and we would love volunteers who would be willing to run the Reading Group. If you would like to be a part of this project, our contact information is below. All ages are welcome for this project.

Senior Lunches: Lunches coming up later this year: October 20th “Celebrating Seniors Month” December 15th “Seniors Christmas Lunch” These will be at the Arana Leagues Club - more information closer to the time but keep these dates in mind.

Brunch on Us is a project to bring lonely or isolated seniors back into the social spectrum of our community. We will take you out for a morning tea/light meal, just for your enjoyment and we hope that you will feel as though you want to be a part of your community in a short time. All you need to do is to contact us. Our contact details are below.

Volunteers: We are looking for seniors who would like to help us in our projects. If you can give us a small portion of your time for Brunch on Us, helping organise the lunches or be

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On the day, ‘Miss Lade Not Lost’ – a history of Enoggera and surrounding suburbs – was officially launched by Allan Pickering. The book has been compiled by Diana Hacker of the Society. Copies are still available for purchase at just $25.

For enquiries, please phone 3355 4714.

And we are getting in early to advise that the Enoggera Memorial Hall (pictured) turns 100 in 2025!

Planning for commemorations that year are already underway.

If you have any photos or memories to share about the hall from over the decades, please get in touch by emailing enoggerahistory@gmail.com or drop in to the hall to see our Society volunteers any Thursday morning from 9.30am to 1pm.

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50 Year Celebratory Event ‘All that Glitters and Glows’

Honouring the past, Celebrating the present, Embracing the future You are warmly invited to join us

at St Peter Chanel, 41 Chaprowe Road, on Friday 26th August as we celebrate 50 years of Catholic education in The Gap. Celebrations include:

What a brilliant way to celebrate our 50 Years as a school.

This event well and truly lived up to all expectations on Saturday 30 July 2022. It was great to see many familiar faces from the school’s past and present. The event was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. The catering was provided by BLISS IN A BOX and the food was delicious. The Calamari Brothers were also onsite for those who were looking for some extra sustenance throughout the evening.

A double celebration for Sara Sheffield Maxwell and her mum Dev Looper from North Carolina visiting for the first time in four years due to Covid-19

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• 7:30am senior students’ breakfast stalls • 9:00 – 9:15am Welcome to Country • 9:30am Mass in the Church • 10:45am morning tea • from 11:30am: ~ tree planting ~ time capsule burial ~ unveiling of whole school artwork ~ viewing of memorabilia ~ school tours

Please RSVP to pthegap@bne.catholic.edu.au

Birthday Cupcakes were provided to all in attendance by Love Inside. The Marist students' Bluesuits Quartet kicked off the evening, then followed by the Ben Jam live band who had everyone up and dancing right throughout the night with some crowd favourites. The online, live and silent auctions were a big success with some fantastic prizes being one on the evening - and a big favourite was the Cyclone Raffle Booth.

We are most appreciative of all of our sponsors who supported this event. Our major sponsors Scuderi Services, Brisbane Inner West Realty, Construct Law Group, Mortgage Choice Fortitude Valley, Media Force Productions, Page Care Services and Gold Creek Engineers Aust and many many thanks to photographer Colin Bushell who captured the event.

Finally a big thank you to all of the people who have been involved in the organisation of this event. In particular a big thank you goes to Jaz Forsythe and her band of helpers and all of the members of our Parents & Friends who made the night a huge success.

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Payne Road State School A number of our Senior Student Leaders and Senior First Nations students, and Principal, intentionally attended the NAIDOC Celebration at The Gap State High School (morning tea, time to connect with c o m m u n i t y, a s s e m b l y celebration). Our students excitedly interacted with Ben, a local and well known Aboriginal Didgeridoo player and visual artist, who demonstrated his unique skill in sustaining sounds and creating dynamic rhythms on the Didgeridoo. Students engaged with his unique monochrome indigenous and abstract professional art pieces. They engaged in open discussion and inquiry into the meaning of his music and art works, and how meaningful this was to him today a First Nations person.

Over morning tea, students re-engaged with Megan, Year 7 teacher, whom we had invited to our Bee Hive Splitting and National Sorry day event and spent time with during our Yarning Circles. Such interactions deepen positive relationships for our senior students – a critical aspect in supporting successful transitioning into secondary. First Nations elders from the Balangala community shared with our students their amazing work with their community garden, and were amazed at our authentic Yarning Circle and Bush Tucker Garden that is thriving with wild strawberries and more!

Our school team were special guests at the secondary assembly and students were mesmerised by the large audience – a sea of 2000 students or more!

The assistant Minister for Education, the Honourable

Senator Anthony Chisolm, gave an address that focussed on the unique contributions of our First Nations peoples and the subsequent waves of immigrants to the Australia that we know and wish to progress!

Students at Payne Road SS are certainly highly engaged with community and culture, and are on the road to a great transition into secondary!

Nicky Brazzale - Principal

St Peter Chanel Primary School Catholic Education Week was held week in Catholic schools in Queensland from 24 – 30 July 2022.

This annual event is held to promote the special ethos of Catholic schools and to highlight the great things that take place in Catholic schools every day.

The theme for this year’s celebrations is: Communities of Faith, Hope and Love.

Our school planned a number of activities during the week including a whole school mass today, a visit from Nova Radio on Tuesday and our ‘All that Glitters and Glows’ 50 Year celebratory event being held at school on Saturday evening.

Our school received a visit from Nova Radio as

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part of the Nova Handball Blitz Competition promotion.

Thank you to Sandra Williams mum to Cooper Williams in 4 Blue for registering our school for this opportunity.

Our children participated in the live radio cross with great excitement and enthusiasm .A big thank you also to Mr John Greenham SPM who has been coordinating and running our Nova Blast Handball competition here at school over the last few days. There have been some epic matches in the knockout style format. I also would like to acknowledge Miss Marita Mcveigh and Mrs Monique Handford who have also assisted John with this competition.

Ash, Luttsy and Susie O’Neill’s Handball Blitz is set to culminate in one of the biggest showdowns we’ve ever seen! School champions from all across Brisbane will be added to the Tournament Draw and will battle it out in either our North or Southside final before Brisbane’s two best handballers will take on one another in front of thousands of people at Suncorp Stadium on the 19th of August.

Northwest Athletics Track and Field Carnival -well done to all of our athletes who participated in the Northwest

Athletics Track and Field Carnival last week over two days on Wednesday and Thursday. There were many wonderful achievements and personal bests over the course of the carnival.

Paul McGlone - Acting Principal

The Gap State High School An eventful month for The Gap State High It’s been a huge month at The Gap State High with cultural, sporting and learning successes to celebrate. Our school musical attracted almost 700 people and was a culmination of wonderful work by both students and staff. A special acknowledgement to Amanda Ross for her leadership and creative influence in this event. It was a huge team effort which allowed our drama and music students to shine on stage and backstage in the colourful musical Seussical Jr! There were great reviews, which were a testament to the involvement of a dedicated team of crosscurricular teaching and support staff.

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Carnival was also a colourful, competitive and enjoyable event – another opportunity for The Gap SHS students to shine and have fun.

Congratulations to all athletes and their supporters who kept the house spirit alive all day long!

The school also had numerous activities to mark NAIDOC week including didgeridoo performances by Ben Barker, ochre painting with local Elder Melinda Serico, and a visit from Senator Anthony Chisholm who addressed a special NAIDOC assembly. This event increased our awareness and knowledge of our First Nations people and our own connection to Country.

Our new teachers, support staff and school leaders have been learning this term, with the induction of new people to The Gap SHS occurring in week two. Welcome to the new staff in our school: Caroline Morrissey, Donna Portelli, Tim Hottes, Maeve

Wy s e , L e a n n e M u n d t Sophie Barker, Amy Brown, Natarsha Blanco, Joshua Connolly, Kieran Scougall, Lisa Macdermott, Cameron Drew. Thank you in advance for the wonderful contribution you will make to this great school.

A new group of student leaders has been warmly welcomed by parents, friends and fellow students at a special leaders’ induction ceremony in week two. Sixteen student captains were presented with their new honour (and their badges and certificates) by our outgoing leadership team. The new inductees are transitioning to their leadership responsibilities as the outgoing leaders mentor them through this next phase. It is a time of great excitement and great learning. I wish all our new leaders the best of luck – it is a wonderful opportunity for you to grow, learn and have some fun. Congratulations to the School Captains of The Gap SHS: Jake Brewer, Daisy Foreman, Eliana Alcala, Alex Gisz, Holly Garrity, Elliot Hockey, Riley Hughes, Hugh Crawford, Richelle Lal, Aliya

The cast warms up for a performance of Seussical Jr attended by almost 700 people.

Nichols, Georgia Metzger, O r l a K e n n e d y, C o o p e r Garrity, Dylan Bryant, Eli Blake, Emmy Nobay.

Student achievements During the month, the school congratulated the following students.

In an exciting and suspenseful presentation, the inaugural House Cup winner was revealed - Cowan House taking out the honours!

Blaize Steele is off the Canberra after winning a prestigious 2023 Tuckwell Scholarship to the Australian National University. He was one of just 25 people selected from an applicant pool of 1000, and one of only three successful Queenslanders.

Valued at up to $140,000, it offers funding to students for five years of full-time study.

Georgia Hammond was selected to represent Australia at the Oceania Artistic Rollerskating Championship in

Whanganui, New Zealand in September.

Orla Clarke selected in the Queensland School Sport Squash Team in the transTasman Challenge in August.

Kate Beardmore was the first female to cross the finish line in the 2022 Jetty2Jetty at Redcliffe. Almost 5000 people competed Two of our students, Genevieve and Maya excelled in the Under 14 Brisbane Junior Rugby Union girls’ team, which competed recently in the NSW state championships. Maya and Genevieve were selected from 53 under-14 players to make the squad of 17.

Genevieve played in the tight five in the forwards and Maya in the backs.

Alexander Brownlow was awarded third place in the Dayboro Show for his woodwork project.

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The Gap SHS won the QSuper Showcase Award for Excellence in the Secondary Years.

Our Year 8 debating team, made up of Year 7 students, and the Year 9 team, each won their first round of the Queensland Debating Union finals competition.

Four of our instrumental music students, Sarah, Jordan, Dylan and Jayden performed in the Creative Generation State Schools On Stage event at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Seven of our students have been selected for the State Honours Ensemble Program run by Griffith University Conservatorium.

Congratulations to Kate Beardmore, Jefferson Dinnis, Charlotte Fargher, Emma Faugust, Avienda Kempe, Riley Petersen, and Catriona Williams.

Our Paganini Strings ensemble has been selected as a state finalist in Fanfare this year. This is an incredible honour and testament to the high-quality work happening in our instrumental music program.

The Arts and Technology Departments showcased its curriculum, outcomes and facilities in the inaugural ArtsTechspo. They welcomed some of the school’s talented alumni students who gave up their time to talk about their experiences at school and their journeys into tertiary education. Students from Years 6 to 10 attended with their parents to talk to our specialist teachers about the exciting opportunities available in Digital Technologies, Industrial and Design Technologies, Food Technology and our four Arts offerings – Drama, Film/

Media Arts, Music and Art. Calling all alumni The school is really keen to engage former students and staff and a great way to be kept informed and reunite with old classmates is through the school’s LinkedIn page and alumni group.

Here are the links: Linked in company page https:// www.linkedin.com/company/ the-gap-state-high-school/ Alumni group https:// w w w. l i n k e d i n . c o m / groups/9206272/ Sally Hawkes - Acting Principal

The Gap State School I n J u l y, o u r s c h o o l community witnessed the culmination of a range of NAIDOC week celebratory activities and experiences.

These have been driven and designed by the ‘Moving Together ’ staff group in consultation with our First Nations students and families during Semester 1. It has been my privilege to both witness and support the passion and commitment of the group as opportunities were created to deepen our understanding of First Nations cultures, particularly connection to land and place this year, within a learning process of reflection, advocacy and celebration.

An aspect of our school’s growth in this area that I am most proud of is the acceptance that, whilst our collective efforts and learning may be incremental with next steps not always clear, the commitment to keep working together, striving and finding a path forward has been so positive and respectful.

Creating ways our school will signal virtues to which we aspire and sustain meaningful evolving practices, has been

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a truly energising and deeply satisfying process. This year’s NAIDOC theme Get Up! Stand Up! Show up! has resonated to a level not previously achieved I believe, with all students actively involved.

Students participated in a range of activities, including presentation of our whole school nature art ensemble artwork, shared performance pieces during the assembly, the announcement of colouring competition winners and student breaktime art and music activities.

We also welcomed author, Gregg Dreise who shared his stories and music with our students.

Our annual Athletics Carnival for Years 4-6 was held during the last week of Term 2. Age champions and award recipients were acknowledged at a special assembly in the first week of Term 3.

The Kolomeitz Cup is an individual award sponsored by the P&C and recognising over 25 years of coaching, managing and administration of school sport at The Gap State School, North West District Sports, Queensland and Australian School Sports, by former teacher, Mr Rob Kolomeitz. The award recognises outstanding individual achievement at the Athletics Carnival, and is presented to the student who achieves the highest individual overall points awarded to them at the completion of all events both track and field, at the carnival.

The winner of the Kolomeitz Cup for 2022 is Mindi.

Students who accumulated the second and third highest number of points

at the carnival were Charlie and Hardy.

The Castrisos Cup is another of our school’s perpetual awards, sponsored by the Castrisos family who have a long and proud history with our school. The cup is presented to the house with the greatest number of points accumulated from student involvement at the carnival. This year, the Castrisos Cup was presented to Investigator house.

The Sherlock Shield for the most improved house compared to the previous year’s competition, this year has been won by Fortitude house.

I commend all students for their efforts and their participation in this year’s Athletics carnival.

Our age champions for 2022 are: 12 Years – 1st Cassandra and Obi, 2nd – Julian and Georgia, 3rd – James and Josie 11 Years – 1st Isaac and Mindi, 2nd – Shani and Dylan, 3rd, Ava and Levi 10 Years – 1st Charlie and Rosie, 2nd – Hardy and Lucy, 3rd, Lucas and Faye 9 Years – 1st Felix and Ava, 2nd – Madeline and Arlo, 3rd – Riley and Imogen Finally, thank you to a number of our school dads who volunteered their time at a working bee during the last weeks of Term 2.

Thank you to Aaron, Mark, Paul, Ross, Phil, Grant, Ross and Dave, your practical support is greatly appreciated by the whole school community.

Warm regards, Joanne Nicholls - Principal

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The Gap Historical Society Inc.

by George Stoddart

This is taken from the magazine published in 1997 to commemorate the 50th anniversary examinations of students of Lismore High School Leaving Certificate celebrations which were held on 12th – 15th September 1997. ...AND DAVID SAID ...

In addition to having been named Dux of Fifth Year Boys following the 1947 Leaving Certificate Examination and following that success with a distinguished career in many scientific fields, our old classmate has apparently become quite a philosopher if the results of Laurie Woods’ several conversations with him during this weekend are to be believed. Laurie’s wife, Norma, told me she’s being driven mad by Laurie’s repeated claims that

“DAVID COLINS SAID...”

Let me give you just a few of examples of the deep wisdom of this man. Laurie asked him what advice he could give on leadership.

AND DAVID SAID...

“Laurie, my friend, you can drive a horse to water but a pencil must be led”.

Asked how he came to influence so many people AND DAVID SAID...

“People will believe anything if you whisper it”.

“What should I do to improve my domestic economic situation?” asked Laurie.

AND DAVID SAID...

“Laurie, live within your income – even if you have to borrow to do so”.

Laurie asked David for his

CHESS T'MINIT With the are relaxation of restrictions, physical tournament and social play has recommenced with Covid-safe play rules in place. The Flood Cup has been completed with newcomer Lachlan Dunn winning with a score of 5 points from 6 games played.

Andrew Robinson was 2nd ½ point behind Lachlan. The Handicap Tournament was won by Jarrod King. For this tournament, handicaps are made based on player’s rankings.

The Stuart Wilson hour tournament is now underway with a small field of 6 players and round robin format. After 3 rounds Elizabeth Williams leads with 2 wins from her 2 games played. Andrew Robinson is 2nd on 1.5 points. Anybody interested in playing in club tournaments should contact the club through its webpage. Game night starts 7.30 pm on Friday

nights at Room B6, The Gap State High School. The club has a web page, https://www. thegapchessclub.org.au/ with updates on club play, local chess news and puzzles.

This month’s puzzle features a position seen during play in the current Stuart Wilson tournament.

White (Elizabeth Williams) has the white pieces and it is her move. Can she force a win, and, if so, how?

definition of an Intellectual.

AND DAVID SAID...

“An intellectual is somebody who has been educated far beyond his/her intelligence”.

Laurie asked what he had to do to be happy.

AND DAVID SAID...

“Laurie, accept that anything good in life is either illegal, immoral or fattening”.

AND “Realise that the three faithful things in life are money, a dog and an old man. Don’t care if you’re rich or not, so long as you can live comfortably and have everything you want”.

“What do have to say about good looks?” asked Laurie.

AND DAVID SAID...

“Laurie, beauty may be only skin deep, but ugly goes right through to the bone”.

What did he think of accepting unfortunate events?

AND DAVID SAID...

“A man who can smile when things go wrong has thought of someone else to blame it on”.

On living the good life.

AND DAVID SAID... “ A l w a y s r e m e m b e r, Laurie – sow your wild oats on a Saturday night and then, on Sunday, pray for a crop failure”.

David also told Laurie that celibacy is not hereditary.

“What about sex?” asked Laurie.

AND DAVID SAID...

Est. 2000

“Sex is hereditary. It is absolutely certain that if your parents didn’t have it – the chances are that you won’t either”.

“Finally, David,” asked Laurie, “What is the secret of success?”

AND DAVID SAID...

“The secret of success is sincerity. Once you can fake that you’ve got it made”.

David was asked his opinion of life in The Gap from his perspective.

AND DAVID SAID...

George, despite the quirky name it is evident that it is progressing into a very up-market and respected area lucky to have its own lake for recreation purposes, masquerading as a dam. A Golf Club up to country club standards and various services, RSL and other top sporting facilities to cater for the needs of the local community. Fortunate with top schools, transport services to the city and road access to the hinterland and holiday resorts north and south of Brisbane”.

Despite all our blessings and our ranking as Brisbane’s most populous suburb – where is our Library?

Regards George Stoddart Love and Mind The Gap

Quote of the Day Solution to last month’s puzzle. Annad missed 1 …

Qxf3+ 2. Kxf3 Nh4 which is checkmate.

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Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.

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Norths hockey players swap blue for maroon A flock of Norths Eagles hockey players will swap their sky-blue club jerseys for the maroon of Queensland.

After representing their city or district at state titles, these players from the Ashgrove-based club were selected to represent Queensland at Australian championships: Queensland Under 21: Diarmid Chappell, Jessica Moffat, William Ready Queensland Under 18: Grace Dixon, Oliver Harding, William Ready, Savannah Trapp Queensland Under 15: Quinlan Carey, Hayden Scholes Queensland Under 13: Grace Missenden (shadow player) Queensland Country: Holly Gilbar, Dylan Pember, Tom Lebsanft (shadow player), Bryce Robinson (shadow player), Elke Swain (coach) Queensland Under 19 Schools: Oliver Harding, William Ready, Savannah Trapp Queensland Under 12 Schools: Kaelan Harvey, Kirra Harvey, Luke Keir, Olivia Miles, Levi Godwin (shadow player), Zelmarie van Loggerenberg (shadow player) Queensland Masters (men): Gary Adsett, Adam Day, Mick Gibbs, Russell Rendell, Neil Schiller, Robert Sweeney, Jack West, Ken Wigmore Queensland Masters (women): Lisa Boyd, Shaelene Dalzell, Nolene Dennien, Trish Hughes, Susana Matus, Raina McCarthy, Storm Schouw, Kayleen Smith, Marthy Watson, Carla Garces (shadow player), Sandra Beirne (coach), Judy Hartnett (coach), Elke Swain (coach) Four Norths players – Grace Dixon, Oliver Harding, William Ready and Savannah Trapp – have been included

Norths hockey player Diarmid Chappell is a Queensland Under 21 representative. Photo by Deb Riggall.

in the Hockey Australia Futures Squad. The squad identifies and helps develop potential future Australian Hockeyroos and Kookaburras players.

In addition, 21 Norths players – more than any other club – will represent Brisbane in Under 11 regional tournaments being held at Downey Park at Windsor in early August: Southern Cross Carnival (Under 11 girls): Zoe Chanson, Holly Corry, Evie Cunningham, Annabel Jackson, Isla Kramer, Charlotte Laherty, Amelia Roberts, Olive Wright Coulter Shield Carnival (Under 11 boys): Roland Beckman, Jordan Boujaoude, Cooper Brandis, Oscar Cleggett, Mitchell Clubb, Zachary Elliott, Noah Griffin, Wilbur Hansen, Zach Lympaney, Beau Nixon, Darcy White, Jasper White, Flynn Wigmore.

Ashgrove Rangers

The cross-country season has wrapped up for another year.

Ashgrove Rangers came third behind Toowong Harriers and Thompson Estate.

Many thanks to all the athletes who participated and to the clubs that organised the various meets that made up the season.

Ashgrove Rangers turns 60 this year. We have been hosting the Ashgrove Gift for many years with this one being the 32nd running. As part of the celebrations, we hope this year’s event will be an especially big one.

The Gift is run over 120m and there is a one mile event as well. Both are handicaps so anyone could win!

The Gift is on 1 August with registrations opening at 5:45pm. It will be run on The Gap High School oval.

Cost is two dollars with the winners sharing the proceeds of the entrance fees. Afterwards, join us for pizza and soft drink. Cost to be fed is $5. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

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Fern leaf banksia

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Banksias are generally associated with coastal heath. Different species are, however, found from the coast to montane regions.

The fern leaf banksia (Banksia oblongifolia) is found along the east coast of Australia from Woolongong to Rockhampton growing in sandy heath soils, swamp margins and as an understory in eucalypt forests. In the former regions, in very low nutrient soils it only reaches a height of about a metre but in richer, forest soils it can grow to three metres in height.

This shrub has several stems growing out of a woody base (lignotuber) that has dormant buds and contains food reserves. New leaves and branchlets are covered in a rusty fur that is shed

as they mature. The adult leaves are green above and whitish underneath, arranged alternately along the stem, about 10 cm long and are oblong or egg-shaped. The margins are mildly serrated.

Between January and October flower spikes arise from the ends of the branchlets.

These 15 cm long cylindrical spikes are composed of a large number of flowers that start as blue-grey or greenish yellow buds that open to yellow. They produce copious nectar which is used as a bush food, or medicine for coughs and colds, and which attracts a large variety of honeyeaters and bees. It is also a butterfly host plant. The spikes lose their flowers with age and become swollen and woody. Each flower’s ovary

Maintaining connection for Ithaca Probus Club members Despite the ongoing threat of both COVID and influenza, members of Ithaca Probus Club are continuing to enjoy the benefits of friendship and regular social interaction. July saw members enjoy a bright and sunny day out for very interesting bus trip to the scenic rim region. The morning was spent at the Templin Historical Museum near Kalbar, followed by lunch at the Dugandan Hotel, then a stroll around Boonah. Members enjoyed the monthly lunch which was held at the Gaythorne RSL. Ithaca Probus Club continues to bring interesting guest speakers to the general meetings.

The July speaker took us under the lino for hidden surprises on old newsprint, and in August we will hear from a marriage celebrant about how marriage has changed in Australia over time. Quite a lot we expect since for most of us our marriages were a very long time ago. Our monthly newsletters continue keeping members connected, and the very important social interaction continues with our card days and poetry reading days. We are delighted that we will be welcoming new members in coming months. New members are always most welcome at our meetings at 9.30am on the 2nd Thursday each month at the Red Hill Bowls and Community Club in Fulcher Road, Red Hill, and on any of our outings. If you would like to give us a try, please phone either of our Club Membership Officers Sue Vivian on 0413 544 202 or Janelle Rhodes on 0412 628 646.

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is embedded in the spike, and develops into a seed pod or follicle containing two seeds.

Banksia oblongifolia can live for over 60 years, in spite of the fact that they live in areas prone to bushfire. They have two fire survival strategies. After fire, the dormant buds on the lignotuber sprout and two to three years later they can flower and set seed. The heat from the fire causes seeds to be released from their follicles and thus a new generation of plants become established. Banksias have evolved in Australia’s phosphate-deficient soils and have specialised roots that form dense mats of short lateral rootlets just below the leaf litter. These enhance nutrient uptake by increasing nutrient solubility.

Being adaptable to

different well drained soil types, these hardy, slowgrowing shrubs are ideal for small, sunny or lightly shaded gardens. They are low maintenance plants that can be kept in shape by pruning to form, for example, a colourful border. They grow well in containers and are amenable to bonsai. The flowers and fruit are a useful addition to floral arrangements.

OWNQ NEWS The Mitchelton Branch of the Older Women’s Network Qld Inc (OWNQ) meets formally and informally throughout the month and you are welcome to join us for any or all of our get togethers.

On Wednesday 24 August at 10am Tom Watson from Pivotal Motion Physiotherapy will be joining our Monthly meeting to help us get more mobile.

Our full list of upcoming events are: Saturday 13th August 12pm - Lunch at Arana Leagues Club Tues 16th August 10am - Coffee/Techno Morning at Arana Leagues Club Saturday 20th August 10am - Casual Coffee - Birds & Bees, Everton Hills Wednesday 24th August 10am - Monthly meeting at the Panthers Den Function Room, Arana Leagues Club. The Panthers Den is upstairs from Reception. (Cost $5.00) followed

by Coffee and/or Lunch in the Restaurant.

Tuesday 30th August Techno Coffee Arana Leagues Club 10am Tuesday 6th September 10am - Coffee/Techno Morning at Arana Leagues Club Saturday 10th September Lunch Arana Leagues Club 12pm The aim of our group is to provide information to women relating to a healthy outlook on ageing and to meet in a friendly, social atmosphere. OWNQ Mitchelton is part of a state-wide organisation with groups in 3 states of Australia, as well as a National Branch. There are also Older Women’s Networks in the UK and the USA among other countries. We are a part of a great organisation.

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Community urged to keep on planting

Save Our Waterways Now (SOWN) is backing up a huge community planting at Yoorala Street in July with another planting at Wittonga Park on Sunday 21 August.

SOWN president Renée McGlashan said more than 100 community members volunteered to plant 3,000 native species.

“Thank you to everyone who came along. We were pleased that newly elected Member for Ryan, Elizabeth Watson-Brown, was able to see our community in The Gap. “It went so well we planted 3,000 plants in only one hour,” Renée said.

The next event is at 9 am till 11 am on Sunday 21 August with best access to the site via Belcare Street

The Gap. Renée said there will be about 1000 plants to go in the ground.

“Both these sites extend earlier plantings along the banks of Enoggera and Fish Creeks.

“This improves our greens spaces providing protection from erosion, increased flood resilience and increased habitat,” she said.

Renée said many people were concerned about the impacts in Brisbane from the February floods and the recently released State of the Environment report showed our increasing pressure on our environment.

“Now is the time for everyone to take action and help to regenerate our local

Planting at Yoorala Street. PHOTO: Lou Bennett

creeks and being involved in your community is a great place to start,” she said.

Renée thanked partners BCC’s Habitat Brisbane program and Healthy Land a n d Wa t e r t h r o u g h t h e Australia Government’s National Landcare Program.

A big thanks to the AshgroveThe Gap Lions Club for the sausage sizzle and the Coffee

Box for coming along on the day.

SOWN looks forward to seeing you at Wittonga Park for more community planting and a free sausage sizzle on 21 August. Drop in any time between 9 and 11am.

See the SOWN Events Calendar sown.com.au for more information and details on future events.

Mitchelton & Districts Garden Club Depending on Covid regulations at the time, Thursday, 1st September, is the date of the next meeting of the Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club at the Enoggera Memorial Hall. Barbara Beerling, the guest speaker, will talk about An Easy Way to Germinate Seeds.

During the years of World War 2, there were lots of food shortages. Ration coupons were issued to the public who had to use these when items such as tea, sugar or butter were purchased. To relieve the local fresh vegetable and fruit situation, teachers at the

Enoggera State School had a special garden prepared so interested pupils could grow and harvest vegetables etc., to take home. Some pupils used to call this a Victory Garden.

Much encouragement came from the teachers who explained the different stages of growth. They even had the pupils study how seeds germinate. This was done using a flat sided pickle jar.

Large seeds like bean or pea seeds were placed inside it against the glass, and held there with a piece of damp blotting paper. It was not long before little roots and a white

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shoot appeared. As the roots extended, two plain leaves developed on the shoot. Next, the actual variety of plant leaves developed. The whole process was fascinating and the guest speaker on 1st September who is a qualified horticulturist will have more to tell.

It’s said, “August is one of the driest months of the year.” but who knows for sure what the weather will be like in 2022? Young plants easily become stressed with the wind and lack of rain in August, so consider diverting the washing rinse water to the garden area if need be. It’s time to sow seeds of summer vegetables and flowers if you want to have seedlings ready to plant in September.

When transplanting, take care not to disturb the plant’s roots, and water it in with Seasol which minimises transplant-shock. Once the seedlings are established, a regular watering with a liquid fertiliser will ensure lush plants and blooms.

Already Bindii is appearing in the lawn.

Act quickly to remove these before their prickles develop.

Aphids on young shoots could be troublesome just now. A gentle squash between index finger and thumb is a solution or a spray with liquid pure soap should control the situation.

Garden Club meetings commence immediately after morning tea which is served at 9.45am. Visitors and new members are welcome. The hall is close to public transport and accessible by wheelchair.

Entrance to the hall is at 36 Trundle Street, Enoggera.

For more information please phone the president, Pat, on 3356 1256.

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Newmarket VIEW Club ‘Voice, Interests and Education of Women’

Venue – Alderley Arms Hotel 100 years of The Smith Family has been celebrated across Australia and a promotion using spectacles to spell 100 has been taken up by many members of our over 3000 VIEW Clubs.

Newmarket VIEW Club made multiple pairs to show at our next meeting on Tuesday, 26th July.

Our members use raffles and donations to raise funds to continue to support our seven students following The Smith Family’s Learning for Life Program, by sponsoring their school activities. These children were among the hardest hit during school shutdowns, as many didn’t have the right tools they needed to learn from home.

The Smith Family also run the Growing Careers Project which aims to support young people living in disadvantage by connecting them to The Smith Family’s career support programs. The Growing Careers Project is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment.

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News and views from a tramway muse David Fryer

July 2022 marked an important milestone on the automotive calendar for vintage car enthusiasts. The humble “Baby” Austin Seven is now officially 100-years old, a centenarian. The milestone probably didn’t generate a birthday card from the queen, but the occasion was certainly celebrated by enthusiasts around the world.

The Baby Austin may cast a small shadow, but its influence was huge with numerous versions licensed worldwide: The ‘American Austin’ in the U.S., the ‘Dixi’ in Germay (later purchased by BMW), the Rosengart ‘LR4’ in France, and the Nissan 16 in Japan. In Australia, bodies were made locally and some sporting variations are highly prized today.

The miniscule morsel of muscle is a passport to party and modern-day custodians are a jolly bunch of eccentrics.

Dozens of events took place throughout the northern summer culminating in over one-thousand Babies of all shapes and sizes converging on Moreton-In-Marsh in rural Gloucestershire for an international rally on July 24th.

Sadly, the iconic British Austin Seven was phased out entirely in 1939. The story may have ended there, but the Baby made a miraculous rebirth in 1959 under the BMC banner.

Two models were initially offered: the Austin ‘Seven’ and the Morris ‘Mini-Minor’. An assembly plant was also set up in Australia and from 1969 the new Baby was simply known as the ‘Mini’.

Brisbane City Council did their bit by promoting the new Baby around the streets of Brisbane on a specially built Advertising Display Tram. The car shown in the photo is advertised as a ‘Morris 850’. It is unknown if this particular vehicle survives today, but the tram chassis lives on at the Tram Museum in Ferny Grove.

The museum actively supports car clubs and babies of all types – automotive and human. So why not take your baby for a memorable outing one Sunday afternoon …………? © David Fryer. maximalist@bigpond.com The Brisbane Tramway Museum is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

Newmarket Bocce Club News

by Mario De Marco. Secretary of the Newmarket Bocce club

Newmarket President Tony, Redland President Kerrie, QLD Federation president Dino, Bocce Australia Development officer Vinay, Sunshine Coast President Ian and Gold Coast President Phillip

Bocce players froom Newmarket, Redlands, Gold and Sunshin Coast Bocce Clubs gathered for a social competition on Sunday 3 July at Newmarket Bocce Club

History has repeated itself.

Other than the Queensland Bocce Federation Cup in April, where Newmarket, Redlands and Bundaberg Bocce Clubs competed, there has not been more than two clubs in SE QLD that have competed since about 15 years ago.

Sunday 3 July saw four clubs compete at Newmarket.

Newmarket, Redlands, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast Bocce Clubs. Gold and Sunshine coast bocce clubs are not members of the Federation (yet) so we had a social competition and what a day it was. It

was really a meet-and-greet day full of camaraderie and sportsmanship. We provided a great lunch and raffle and everyone had a great day.

Players full of praise as we got the four clubs together.

Queensland Federation president Dino was invited and actually played for the Redlands Bocce club. Anyway, for the record, Newmarket achieved 1st and 2nd with

Gold Coast in 3rd place.

The small group photo from the left is Newmarket President Tony, Redland President Kerrie, QLD Federation president Dino, Bocce Australia Development officer Vinay, Sunshine coast president Ian and Gold coast president Phillip.

Enjoy the photos and remember there are no losers in Bocce, we are all winners.

The Probus Club of The Gap

At our general meeting early in July Ross Cutugno of Queensland Fire and Emergency Services gave an important overview of household hazards causing fires, and how to stay safe and secure.

Smoke Alarms are strongly recommended for saving lives. By January 2027 all owner-occupied houses must have interconnected Smoke Alarms which activate together. Be mindful of distractions when using stove-top. If using phone away from kitchen, take a utensil as a reminder, because 20 minutes can pass very quickly. Never put water on an oil fire.

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A Fire Blanket is highly recommended and, remember, the most important thing is to escape.

This was all timely advice to a group of people who would find it difficult to fight a blaze or escape through flames.

On a lighter note, the fine Queensland tradition of Christmas in July was upheld when the club held its annual lunch, this time at the Gap Tavern, which looked after us very well. The very image of Fun, Friendship and Fellowship, a large group of members got together for the occasion. No speeches, no formalities, just … well, Fun Friendship and Fellowship.

If you are interested in joining Probus, or just giving it a try, we would welcome your enquiry. Just call Rhoda on 0409 484 219. Places are available – no waiting list – and we’d love to put you on the mailing list and include you in the clubbishness!

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