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November 2016 ISSN 1327-676X

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Voices of Birralee Receive Lions Community Grant

Voices of Birralee choristers gave a wonderful presentation to members and partners at the Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club dinner meeting which saw the Voices of Birralee the worthy recipient of the Lions Clubs International Community 100 Grants. From left Rochelle Manderson, Lucy Heywood, Lion Allan Turner, Ashgrove/The Gap Lions President Dr Joyce Arnold, Maree Butterworth and at front, Amirah Farrell and Johanna Rosenthal. Story Page 3

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ADVERTISER’S DIRECTORY AUTO AIR CONDITIONING Wyatt’s BP The Gap Phone: 3300 2077

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BARBER George’s Barber Shop Phone: 3366 7435 pg 27

BEAUTY Blooms Beauty Salon Phone: 3300 1555 pg 21

Intune Beauty Therapy Phone: 3300 9710 p g 18

BUILDER Nails & Screws Phone: 0427 314 864 pg 29

BUTCHER Meixners Meats Phone: 3161 5021 pg 12

MASSAGE Bernard Evens Remedial & Sports Phone: 3366 9997 pg 4

MEDICAL CENTRE Keperra Family Practice Phone: 3351 0323 pg 32

POLITICAL/GOVERNMENT Kate Jones Phone: 3366 6000 Jane Prentice, MP Phone: 3378 1599

Cr. Steven Toomey Phone: 3407 1900

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PRINTER CARTRIDGES Cartridge World Ashgrove Phone: 3366 5111 pg

MOWING / GARDENING

PUBLIC NOTICES

Good Deal Mowing Phone: 0439734 142 pg 11

Department of Defence Enoggera Phone: 3332 7455 pg 27

Winning with Food Phone: 0403 085 640 pg 17

REAL ESTATE

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MUSIC TUITION The Gap Piano Studio Phone: 3166 8353 pg 23

NATUROPATHY

Harcourts Inner West P h o n e : 3 5 11 0 6 6 6 p g 11 Ray White Ferny Hills Phone: 3851 0011 pg 17

Taylor Range Country Club Phone:3366 1560 pg 25

Paten Park Native Nursery Phone: 3300 6304 pg 29

DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE

PHARMACY

THERAPIST / SPECIALIST

Blooms The Chemist The Gap Phone: 3300 1555 pg 12

Ashgrove Literacy Clinic Phone: 3366 6933 pg 23

GUTTER VACUUM Big Boys Gutter Vacuum Phone: 0407 737 400 pg 11

HAIR DESIGN DHS Hair Shack Phone: 3300 4200

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HANDYMAN Specialized Handyman Services Phone:0419 437 470 pg 24

IRONING Mobile Ironing Service Phone: 0416 157 201 pg 14

JEWELLERS Arana Jewellers P h o n e : 3 3 5 1 1 2 11 p g 1 7

WANTED TO BUY Rags n’ Bones Collectibles Phone: 0403 907 926 pg 24

Proactive Coaching.net Phone: 0411 036 297 pg 23

NURSERY

GUITAR TUITION

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Mitchelton Mower Service Phone: 3355 9599 pg 1

CLUBS/GROUPS

Rob’s Guitar School Phone: 3289 8020 pg 23

VOLUNTEERS Meals on Wheels Phone: 3366

PSYCHOLOGIST

Ashgrove Golf Club Phone: 3366 1842 pg 8

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Ferny Hills Veterinary Surgery Phone: 3351 2122 pg 14 The Gap Veterinary Clinic Phone: 3300 1533 pg 15

MOWERS / REPAIRS

Keperra Day & Night Chemmart Phone: 3351 7600 pg 32

Communify Phone: 3510 2707

VETERINARIAN

Keperra Day & Night Chemmart Phone: 3351 7600 pg 32

PHYSIOTHERAPY Allsports Physio The Gap Phone: 3300 6011 pg 19 Brisbane 7 Day Physiotherapy Phone: 3351 4388 pg 14 Physiologix Phone: 3511 1112 p g 21

PLUMBER Pandanus Contractors Phone: 3300 3934 pg 24 Plumbers We Are Phone: 3351 0016 pg 24

PODIATRIST Allsports Podiatry P h o n e : 3 3 0 0 6 0 11 p g 1 8

POLICE-NON URGENT POLICE LINK Phone:

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LAWYERS Hollingworth & Spencer Phone: 3123 5700 pg 14

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SHOPPING CENTRE The Gap Village Shopping Ctr. Phone: 3300 3377 pg 7

TYRE & MECHANICAL Jax Tyres Mitchelton Phone: 3855 8322 pg 13

Wyatt’s BP The Gap Phone: 3300 2077

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VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED

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Voices Of Birralee, A Lions Community 100 Recipient Voices of Birralee has thanked the Lions Club of Ashgrove - The Gap Inc for choosing the choral organisation to receive a $1,000 grant as part of the Lions Club International’s centennial project, Lions Community 100. The funds will be allocated to the Bardon-based organisation’s Western Front ANZAC Centenary Choir touring project, particularly assisting the April 2017 stage. Voices of Birralee was selected in a nation-wide bid through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to provide choristers to sing at the WW1 Commemorative events on the Western Front during the centenary period from 2015-19. The commitment in April next year will involve 30 high-school aged choristers performing on ANZAC Day in Villers-Bretonneux and Bullecourt, France. Vo i c e s o f B i r r a l e e ’s Artistic Director and Founder Julie Christiansen OAM said the organisation was humbled by the support from the Lions Club of Ashgrove / The Gap Inc. “We’ve always had a great relationship with this Club and are so grateful that the members recognise the impact of our tours, on both the choristers who get to participate, and the community we hope to inspire to continue to honour our ANZACS’ legacy,” she said. “This five-year commitment is an extraordinary opportunity, however, it does come at a cost, and we appreciate all the support we receive from our local community.” The Ashgrove - The Gap

Lions Club Immediate Past President Allan Turner said the Club had a long association with Voices of Birralee and had in the past supported individual choristers for the Western Front tours. “Our Club has looked at other fundraising opportunities to support this wonderful organisation in their efforts to promote their quest to entertain and educate other people on the importance of ANZAC Day and other commemorative events,” Mr Turner said. “It has been my vision to support youth in our region as much as we possibly can and we see this as a wonderful opportunity to continue that by supporting Voices of Birralee in all the work they do both here and overseas.” For more information on Voices of Birralee, visit www. birralee.org. Continuing the Legacy – Voices Of Birralee’s Commissioning Project A s p a r t o f Vo i c e s o f B i r r a l e e ’s f i v e - y e a r commitment with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, the organisation intends to bring its learnings, particularly on Australia’s involvement in the Somme, France during WW1, to local Queensland communities. Next year, this will be done through a Voices from the Trenches choral festival held in Brisbane and Toowoomba from March through to July, and has received support from a Queensland ANZAC Centenary Grant from the Queensland Government. As part of the festival, Vo i c e s o f B i r r a l e e h a s launched an online “Pozible” crowdfunding campaign to

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commission commemorative choral works to be performed at the festival, Western Front tours, while becoming an important resource for choirs across Australia. Pledges can be made to support this commissioning project via https://pozible. com/project/vob-musiccommission, with further information on Voices of Birralee’s website www. birralee.org Enquiries can be directed to 07 3367 1001 or contact@ birralee.org.

Inside the November Issue...

Amnesty International ...........................................................24 Arana VIEW Club...........................................................24 Ashgrove Bowls Club...........................................................11 Ashgrove Golf Club..............................................................8 Ashgrove Historical Society................................................16 Ashgrove/The Gap 500 Club..................................................14 Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club.......................................18 Ashgrove/The Gap Men’s Shed...................................................20 CCIQNWB ...............................................................................8 Chess T’Minit.......................................................................28 Enoggera Historical Society...........................................17 Federal Update - Jane Prentice...................................6 Ithaca Probus Club.......................................................26 Mitchelton Garden Club....................................................28 Mitchelton Probus Club......................................................20 National Servicemen’s Association of Aust. (Qld Branch)........26 Paten Park Native Nursery (PPNN).............................................29 Principal’s Points....................................................22 & 23 Qld. Family History Society...........................................26 Reflections..........................................................................30 Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap.................................25 Shed Happens for Men at The Gap/Ashgrove..............................28 SOWN (Save Our Waterways Now)...........................................31 State Update - Kate Jones - Member for Ashgrove......................5 The Gap/Ashgrove National Seniors Assoc...............................26 The Gap Garden Club............................................................31 The Gap Historical Society...............................................14 The Gap Probus Club......................................................26 The Gap RSL Chapter.......................................................12 The Rev - Chris Perona..................................................19 Voices of Birralee.......................................................3 Ward Happenings Cr Steven Toomey............................4

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Ward Happenings with Councillor Steven Toomey Cr Toomey can be contacted at The Gap Ward Office on Phone: 3407 1900 Cleaner Communities Brisbane Awards The Gap Ward received outstanding acclamation at the Cleaner Communities Brisbane Awards for ongoing efforts to promote a clean and litter-free Brisbane. Hosted by Keep Queensland Beautiful in partnership with Brisbane City Council, the award categories acknowledged individual achievement, catchment

champions and clean schools. T h e G a p Wa r d w a s t h e recipient of over one third of the awards, a resounding

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achievement that highlights the pride and values of the community. I would like to extend my personal gratitude and congratulations to the following recipients. To Payne Road State School for their ongoing contribution to the clean school program and their recent extension into the rehabilitation of Enoggera Creek at The Gap. Ferny Grove State School, Ferny Grove awarded for its littler less environment that aims to reduce litter in the cycle upstream, as well as building an educational edible garden that is the centrepiece of the school. Walton Bridge Bushland Group received an encouragement award. This group lead by Anne Jones and Rob Whyte has diligently been working in the riparian zone at the junction of Enoggera and Fish Creeks in The Gap to preserve and rehabilitate the area for all residents of The Gap to enjoy. Saba Burns for her individual efforts. Saba who resides close to Ithaca Creek, Bardon has worked for over 12 years removing invasive species and replanting native species. Saba’s work site has grown to approximately 500 metres of creek bank.

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T h e Yo o r a l a S t r e e t Community Garden is one of four community gardens across Brisbane selected to establish and trial an easy-touse Community Composting Hub. With the support of Council and local garden volunteers, participants will

learn about the many benefits of composting and great ways to reduce the amount of organic waste created in the household. The trial involves residents living near the composting garden to regularly contribute their kitchen scraps to the community compost bin where it will be turned into rich nutrients for the gardens. Register your interest online via the Council website, www.brisbane.qld.gov.au and receive a free kitchen caddy to help collect and transport scraps to the onsite composting hub. Registrations will remain open for the duration of the trial until March 31, 2017.

Bardon Community Carols This year the Bardon Community Carols will be held at Bowman Park on Sunday 4 December. An invitation to the community to celebrate Christmas and the story of the nativity with St Mary’s Church Bardon at Bowman Park, Bardon from 5-8pm. Bardon State School Choir and Band will be performing as well as the National Servicemen Pipe and Drum Band and Birralee Boys Choir. Fireworks will conclude the evening at 8pm. Funded by BCC Festival Funding and the Lord Mayor’s Suburban Initiative Fund, I look forward to seeing you there.

Quote of the Day The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. George Bernard Shaw The Western Echo November 2016 Page 4

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State Update

Kate Jones MP

Member for Ashgrove

World Teachers’ Day

Local Champion

On October 28, we celebrated World Teachers’ Day with local schools hosting morning teas to thank our hardworking teachers. It is often a complex and tiring job, but also extremely rewarding. We are very fortunate to have some of Queensland’s best teachers working in our local schools. I know how important it is for teachers to have the time and resources to focus on each child’s learning journey. By delivering record funding for local schools, upgrading classrooms, improving digital infrastructure and uncluttering the curriculum, I am working with our teachers to always improve our children’s education. Mitchelton State School also marked its centenary in October with former students and teachers returning to reminisce and celebrate 100 years of quality education. Oakleigh Prep Student Imogen won $250 for herself and $500 for her school with her artwork featuring in the Queensland Government’s 2017 Farm Safety Calendar. Imogen knows that she has to be safe around dams every time she visits her grandfather’s farm and she will now be able to share that message right across Queensland through the calendar.

Sierra & Anakin both completed the 2016 Bloody Long Walk for the Australian Mitochondrial Disease Foundation

Remembrance Day 11am on November 11, 1918 was the moment that the Western Front fell silent after years of continuous conflict. This day has come to represent a great deal to those whose family or friends have not returned from war. I would like to encourage everyone to observe a minute’s silence at 11am to remember those who have suffered or died in any of Australia’s involvement in armed conflicts. Services start at 10:45am at: The Gap – Walton Bridge Reserve War Memorial (Glen Affric Street) Gaythorne/Mitchelton – Sid Loder Park (Tel-ElKebir Street) Ashgrove – Stewart Place (Stewart Road)

Anakin, a local Ashgrove State School student, has raised more than $11,000 for the Australian Mitochondrial Disease Foundation over the past three years by participating in the Bloody Long Walk. With his younger sister and mum joining him on the day, Anakin received the prestigious number one bib as well as the Youth Award for his fundraising efforts. On behalf of our community, I would like to thank Anakin for his dedication and charitable spirit. It was a pleasure to meet the family and I hope next year is even more successful.

Alan Perry is from Mitchelton State School’s Class of 1926 and it was great to have a chat with him at the school’s Centenary celebrations in October

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Federal Update Ashgrove & The Gap Amnesty International Groups

Children’s Hospital Foundation Fundraising

Amnesty International is a non-political, worldwide Human Rights Organisation. We have some very dedicated members of Amnesty in our community and they are always looking for new members who support the Amnesty cause. Details are below: Ashgrove Group Meets at 6.30pm on t h e s e c o n d Tu e s d a y o f each month at The Grove Establishment, 255 Waterworks Rd, Ashgrove. (Between Ashgrove Ave. & Stewart Rd opposite Highpoint Plaza). C o n t a c t : amnestyashgrove@gmail.com Helen Black Group Meets at 9am on the 2nd Monday of each month at the Parish Centre St. Marks Anglican Church, 1073 Waterworks Rd, The Gap. Contact: Di Norton Telephone: 3300-1861

A few weeks ago at The Gap Farmers’ Markets I met a very inspiring young constituent, Sophie Lenthall. Sophie has a heart condition called Supraventricular Tachycardia or SVT. This condition has meant Sophie has had to have two operations at the Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital. Sophie is now fundraising for the Lady Cilento as a way to acknowledge the special care she received from all the doctors and nurses during her many visits. She is doing this two ways, with a raffle at The Gap Farmers Markets (to be drawn on 18 November) and through her everyday hero fundraising page https:// childrenshospitalfoundation. everydayhero.com/au/sophie. Hilder Road State School Chappy Car Boot Sale Hilder Road State School P&C is holding a Car Boot Sale on Sunday, 6 November from 7am -12 noon. All funds raised will go towards

from Jane Prentice MP Federal Member for Ryan

their chaplaincy program which is so important for our school communities. We are fortunate to have a great network of chaplains in the Ryan electorate. For further information about the Car Boot Sale please contact Liz Stanley on 0430 514 469 or uniforms.hrss@hotmail.com.

Exercise Stone Pillow Exercise Stone Pillow is an annual community event in support of our homeless ADF veterans. I was delighted to attend this event in Dorrington Park last month. All funds raised this year went to Wattle House, which supports veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness due to mental illness. I would like to acknowledge Corporal Elena Rowland and Martin Shaw, CEO of Exercise Stone Pillow who did an amazing job organising the event. Martin is also the CEO of Wounded Heroes which he runs along with Founder and President Jim Shapcott. Wounded Heroes is a not-for-profit charity organisation in our community which provides

With Wounded Heroes CEO Martin Shaw and President, Jim Shapcott greeting Chief of Army Lieutenant General Angus Campbell at Exercise Stone Pillow

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invaluable support for our Defence Force personnel. I am very honoured to be their Patron. The health and wellbeing of our veterans is particularly important in our community, as we are home to the second largest Army Base in Australia, Gallipoli Barracks. Wounded Heroes provides a range of support programs for veterans and their families. This includes funding, equipment and other support to ensure soldier recovery centres are sufficiently equipped for their critical task of helping our wounded fully recover and adapt to new circumstances. As we know, our Defence Force members sacrifice so much for our country this includes leaving their families at home when they are deployed. Wounded Heroes provides emergency funding and other assistance for almost anything that will help the family of a wounded veteran cope with a demanding set of new circumstances. They also organise social gatherings for families and they provide financial assistance and services to stabilise families suffering from the absence of a partner or parent on deployment. A big thank you also to all of the volunteers who made the Exercise Stone Pillow possible – the success is a credit to you.

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HUGE WEEKS of Scratch -its!

The Christmas Scratch-it Promotion starts on Monday 14 November and ends on Saturday 10 December.

• A hostess will be at the mall from 10am to 4pm each day. • How to enter: Spend $10 or more at any of the participating stores then take your receipt (of $10 or more) to receive a scratch card from the hostess. • Each scratch card could win a $10, $20 or $50 Gap Village Money Voucher to spend in any of the participating stores.

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Chamber News for November

General Manager Ian Turner and owner Byron Wyatt

Ashgrove Golf Club your local community club with a great rated restaurant Ashgrove Golf Club is fast becoming the place to be in Brisbane’s inner north western

suburbs. Only 8km from the CBD and with Zegatos Restaurant & Chef T rated in the top 17 percent across all of Brisbane (tripadvisor: 2016), there is much more than golf at this community sports club. Private function areas and an amazing deck overlooking t h e Ta y l o r R a n g e m a k e Ashgrove Golf Club a great place to book your next event. Leading up to Christmas every booking for 25 people or more receive 2 bottles of Bilyara Sparkling to help you celebrate. To make an enquiry please contact our friendly staff on 3366 1842 or visit our website – www.ashgrovegolf.com.au

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This month we are profiling our newest member, Arthur Wyatt’s BP The Gap Auto Service Centre, 85 Waterworks Road. A local institution in The Gap to get your car serviced, 95 percent of their work is done in house including tyres and brakes. A courtesy car is available to take customers home and the service is always friendly. For more information contact Ian Turner, General Manager on 3300 2077 or ian@bpthegap.com.au. Our annual barefoot bowls meeting at the Enoggera Bowls Club was another success with many local businesses enjoying a fun and relaxed night learning the finer points of bowls under lights. Upcoming Events Tuesday 15 November – Christmas Party and AGM The Grove, Roots Bar 225 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove For more information on our upcoming events, see our website: www.northwestbrisbanechamber.org.au, or our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/NWBCC The North West Brisbane Chamber of Commerce represents businesses in Ashgrove, The Gap, and parts of Enoggera, Alderley, Newmarket, Red Hill, Bardon, Mitchelton and Keperra. We provide networking opportunities, compliance advice and protection, and a powerful voice for businesses in our region. To join the Chamber, please contact Craig Stampfli on 0400 439 871 or Stuart Pullar on 0414 408 535.

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Driver safety the focus as works start on Mt Nebo Road Works started in the third week of October in upgrading Mt Nebo Road near Enoggera Reservoir, improving road safety for one of Brisbane’s most notorious black spots. Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester said the upgrades were an essential part of improving road safety in the local area. “The Australian Government is investing $2.18 million to improve road safety at five Black Spot locations along Mt Nebo Road as part of the national Black Spot Programme, which will help improve safety for visitors and local motorists as well as reduce congestion,” Mr Chester said. Federal Member for Ryan Jane Prentice said the community would benefit greatly from the projects. “Residents will recognise the notoriety of these black spots, including through their own near misses and seeing

emergency services rush to these locations,” Mrs Prentice said. “These crashes take a huge toll on families, our communities and the economy. I am delighted these upgrades are beginning and we can ensure the safety of motorists using this popular road.” Federal Member for Dickson Peter Dutton said the works were particularly important in an area frequented by drivers not likely to be familiar with the local roads. “Mt Nebo Road is known for its beauty and is a popular tourist route. Unfortunately, it is also known for its high rate of accidents, some of which can be contributed to drivers unfamiliar with the features and limitations of the road,” Mr Dutton said. “The 7.25 kilometre section being upgraded has seen 41 crashes recorded between 2007 and 2011, with many resulting in the

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need for medical treatment or hospitalisation of the motorists involved. This is an unacceptable accident rate, and one which this project will help to reduce.” Brisbane City Council Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said Council would be undertaking around $4 million of works to upgrade black spots across the city, as part of this year’s federally-funded program. “These projects deliver on our commitment to take real action on traffic congestion, boost safety and improve access across Brisbane’s road network,” Cr Quirk said. “Works at Mt Nebo Road will include a range of upgrades including pavement widening at sharp bends, improved signage, some vegetation removal to increase visibility for motorists along the stretch, improved line markings and installing new and upgraded guardrails. “This upgrade covers

five of the thirteen black spot improvement locations across Brisbane which are funded under this year ’s Black Spot Programme. These improvements follow on from works to upgrade a short section of Mt Nebo Road in Enoggera Reservoir were completed as part of last year’s Black Spot Programme. “Works are expected to be completed early next year, and I thank motorists for their patience while we carry out these important safety upgrades.”

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So come, connect with us; Join an activity; Ask how we can help; Volunteer or Donate to support our work because together we can. Communify Qld 180 Jubilee Terrace Bardon Qld 4065 Ph: 3510 2700 www.communify.org.au www.facebook.com/communifyqld

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Hamper winner Jodie Schiavo and her sons Bobby and Jack Wehrman, with Craig and Russell Humphrey (at back) with Ashgrove Bowls Club President Stewart Wallace

On Sunday the 30th of October the Ashgrove Bowls Club hosted their Annual Barefoot Bowls Open Day where the public were invited to come along and try Lawn Bowls. Also on the day the Club invited Rotary and Lions Club members to participate in their Annual Rotary versus Lions Challenge. This special day is held in honour of the late Neil Humphrey who passed away in July 2014 with Prostate Cancer with donations going to Prostate Cancer Research. As a tribute to Neil the Humphrey family and friends were invited to participate in this event also. Over 50 playing participants along with 25 Ashgrove Bowls Club volunteers and two visitors - Local Councillor’s Steve Toomey and Andrew Vines - enjoyed a BBQ lunch prepared, cooked and served by Ashgrove Bowls Club Members. Play commenced at 1.30pm with everyone enjoying nibbles and drinks at 3.30pm. Gifts were handed to the children and prizes presented to the winners. The Raffle was drawn with the first prize a hamper donated by Kate Jones presented to the winner Jodie Shiavo of Kelvin Grove. It was a great day enjoyed by all including those who came along to just try out some bowling. The Club appreciates the contributions by the sponsors Hon. Kate Jones, Councillor Steve Toomey, The Gap Discover Travel & Cruise and K.M. Smith Funeral Directors. Our sincere thanks to everyone who attended and help made the day so successful.

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The Gap SubBranch RSL

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Leading up to Remembrance Day, the Subbranch partnered with Executive Excellence Events to hold the inaugural The Gap/ Ashgrove Stomp, a walking journey of remembrance in group formation from Anzac Square to the Walton Bridge Reserve on Sunday 6th November, I take this opportunity to thank our sponsors, Snap Fitness The Gap, Ritual HQ, Alex Gow Funerals and Hollingworth & Spencer Lawyers. The Remembrance Day service at the Walton Bridge Reserve will commence at 10.40am on Friday 11th November, all are welcome, there will be a morning tea at The Gap Football Club following the service. Please drop in to see us at the RSL stand in The Gap Village Shopping Centre from 6-8 November where we will have poppies, badges and other memorabilia for sale. The next meeting for members of the Sub-branch is at 4.30pm on Friday 18th November 2016. The Sub-branch office is now downstairs beneath The Gap Football Club, Glenaffric St, THE GAP and is open on Tuesdays from 10am until 2pm, drop by to talk with one of our members over a coffee to discuss any matters relating to your service or that of a relative. We will shortly circulate a questionnaire for members of the Community to use to contribute to development of services for returned service personnel in our local area. In the interim please do not hesitate to contact us with your questions or proposals. Members of the Community may contact the Sub-branch by email at: gap_rsl@bigpond.com or by writing to The Gap RSL, PO Box 122, THE GAP QLD 4061.

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The Gap Historical Society Inc. Established 2000 Thanks to an offer form Management at The Gap Village Shopping Centre, the Society will be presenting a historic display of a number of aspects of Gap history. The hitorical quilt, as designed and made in 2001 and 2002 will feature together with many photos of early days in our suburb. A segment on World War I will feature in honour of Remembrance Day on 11 November and who knows the whereabouts of the second largest water storage dam in our district. The display will open in the vacant shop (formerly Kodak Express The Gap) on Thursday 3 November and will be staffed by volunteers of the Society from Monday to Saturday for a number of weeks. This is a great opportunity for locals to show their support of the Society! Not generally known, it costs the Society in excess of $3,000 per year to operate, taking into consideration the leasing costs of the Nullagundi Centre, electricity, water, building and public risk insurance plus other annually incurred incorporation fees. Since forming in 2000 a great many of our original members are sadly no longer with us and new members look forward to you calling in to the Society’s display. We hope many of you will support our raffle, enjoy the display and become a member! Cost is $20 per person or $30 per family per year. For any enquiries please contact Secretary Fran on 3300 1755 or write to The Gap Historical Society Inc. PO Box 479, The Gap Q 4061.

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Join the Catholic Bushwalkers in all varieties of walks – city, local bush, mountains, rainforest, and creeks. Some areas are seasonal depending on the weather and time of year. The Club also programmes “beginner’s walks” to let visitors find out if they like walking distances – a bit more than the morning fitness walk around the block. For the beginners, we try to stay near the city. For more information ring Greg on Ph: 3351 4092.

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The 500 Card Club meets every Wednesday night, come join us for a fun filled night with folk who enjoy the game playing cards and a chat, a very friendly group who make new comers welcome. Meet Wednesday nights 6.45pm until 10.00pm. Ashgrove Bowls Club, Yoku Road, Ashgrove. Cost $4.00 with supper included. Further information phone Joe 3366 2458, Wednesday evenings.

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Ashgrove Historical Society Inc. On June 4th of this year, Brisbane experienced a torrential downpour, so much so that many events were cancelled, including the monthly meeting of the Ashgrove Historical Society. The speaker for the day, Ron Rees, kindly agreed to postpone his presentation to Saturday morning, the 3rd December. As he is closely associated with the MacArthur Museum in the city, Ron will speak to members about Brisbane during the Pacific War and the sometimes

controversial role of General D o u g l a s M a c A r t h u r. I n 1942, MacArthur became the Supreme Commander of the South-West Pacific region. Until 1944, his headquarters were on the 8th floor of the AMP building, known today as MacArthur Chambers, the location of the Museum. The monthly meeting is held in the Ashgrove Library from 10am to 12 noon. Morning tea follows the presentation and visitors are most welcome.

Pozieres,28th August 1916, same street

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As Christmas is fast approaching, the Society is holding three historical displays and sales stalls outside Wo o l w o r t h s , A s h g r o v e , on Friday 4th November, Thursday 1st December, Friday 16th December. A Christmas raffle and the Society’s publications and cards will be on sale. As the first stall is close to Remembrance Day, the display will feature aspects of World War 1. T h e S o c i e t y ’s n e w publication, hot off the press, is titled Lost Ashgrove which, in picture and text, gives a very special view of the changes and developments in our

suburb over the years. This book will make a wonderful Christmas gift for family and friends. It will be available for the public to purchase at a very reasonable price on each of the sales days outside of Woolworths. Information about the Society is available on the website: ashgrovehistoricalsociety.org T h e S e c r e t a r y, J u l i e Moorhouse, may be contacted by email: ahs.secretary@ bigpond.com or by telephone: 3366 4621 The photos of Pozieres on this page are from private collection of Mary de Jabrun.

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We were delighted to take part in the recent anniversary celebrations for Enoggera, Grovely and Mitchelton State Schools and thank the people of Enoggera and districts for the interest they showed in our displays. Our programme of public appearances for 2016 is now complete but our research centre will remain open on Thursday mornings until December 15th. We will then go into recess before re-opening on Thursday January 12th. All are invited to attend our final quarterly members meeting of the year commencing at 2pm on Sunday November 27. During 2017 we will continue our centennial commemorations for World War I, covering AIF involvement in the horrendous battle of Passchendaele on the Western Front and in Palestine, the epic cavalry charge at Beersheba. We intend to continue our Anzac Day afternoon service and our annual open day, to be held on Saturday July 15. Local schools and community groups planning fetes during 2017, are welcome to use the email and phone contacts below to arrange a historical display or if you wish, a guest speaking session. Our research centre is located in Enoggera Memorial Hall, itself now more than a century old, on the corner of Wardell and Trundle Streets, Enoggera (refidex 139A10) and is open on Thursdays between 9.30 and 1.30pm, other times by arrangement. Parking is available most of the time and motorists should approach the hall by way of either Pratt Street or Glen Alva Terrace. Access is wheelchair friendly. BCC bus routes 350, 598 and 599 stop nearby and Enoggera Station on the Ferny Grove line is just five minutes walk towards Samford Road. Contact Dave on 3366 3191 or Email edhs.secretary@gmail.com

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Ashgrove /The Gap Lions Club The President and Members of the Ashgrove Lions Club wish to thank all of our supporters for their assistance with the projects we have carried out this year. Without your support and financial help many of these projects would not have been possible. Here are some of our newsworthy activities this year. Lions 39th Annual Garage Sale: This year we raised in excess of $7000 thanks to generous donations from the residents of the Gap, Ashgrove, and surrounding suburbs. We rely on your giving to make this project such a success for our community. Lions Trifecta for the Melbourne Cup: More than $3000 was raised through the efforts of Lions Club members, well supported by our local communities, with sales points at Dan Murphy’s The Gap, Ashgrove and Gap Shopping Centres Management and the many members of the public who purchased a ticket. Serenata Singers Concert: This concert was held at the Uniting Church at the Gap and attracted more than 200 guests. $3000 was raised on the evening. The Lions Medical Research Foundation was a recipient of half the funds raised with the remaining funds assisting the Serenata Singers. EKKA Parking: In August we provided car parking spaces for the public to attend the Exhibition and in excess of $5000 was raised on those five days. We would like to thank our sponsors who donated their parking lots for us to use. Christmas Cake Sales: This year many of our club members will be selling Lions Christmas Cakes and Puddings at the Princess Alexander Hospital and the Wesley Hospital as well as many small local business outlets. This fund raiser provides needed funds for Medical Research and it will add more than $6000 to Queensland’s Research institutes. The cakes are good quality and excellent value, so if you should see a stall, be sure to buy one and help our fundraising effort. You may well ask: what does Lions do with the funds raised? More than $30,000 was given to Medical Research, Charities and Community Based Programs and Projects over the last 12 months. We will be providing a list of recipients for the 2016 financial year in a future issue of the Western Echo. LEO Clubs: This year the 2 Leo clubs are thriving within the Gap State High School and local community and a new club at Herston is being supported by our club. The Lions Organisation places a great deal of emphasis on youth education and community work with youth exchanges and Youth of the Year programs. Birralee Singers: The Birralee Singers won the “Lions Local Project celebrating 100years of Lions” being in Australia. Nine local community groups applied and all deserved to win. Thank you to all those community groups for participating in this once in a life time event Once again we sponsored the Science Expo at The Gap State School. This year’s Expo was the most supported with a record number of school projects, congratulations students on your exceptional and innovative project presentations. Become A Lion Member: If you would like to know more about the Lions Organisation we would love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to give something back to your local community, meet some new likeminded friends or perhaps share a meal at one of our meetings to get a feel of what Lions represents. To find out more please Contact our membership chairman Denis Wogan on Ph 33004773

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Rest for the weary of soul www.revcar.wordpress.com Are you weary? Do you feel weighed down by many cares? I understand how the disciples felt when Jesus told them to feed the crowd of 5,000. By themselves it was impossible; they only had five loaves of bread and two fish. Jesus did this to make it clear that with him it was going to be possible for the disciples to feed 5,000 people. After saying grace Christ had the disciples distribute the bread and fish he provided for the whole crowd. Christ took what the disciples had and multiplied it so that there was more than enough for everyone. My problem is that I forget about Christ and begin trying to feed the 5,000 by myself which of course is impossible. Trying to do the impossible is tiring. One of the reasons why Christ came was to teach weary people how they can find rest for their souls. “28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 In Psalm 23 we are told that the Shepherd “restores my soul.” By myself life is too much. With Christ my shepherd, life is not all up to me; I do what I can and trust him to multiply it. By myself I cannot be the husband and father my family needs me to be. Christ is teaching me to accept this; that I am limited, that I do fail. My hope is that Christ will use what little I have in myself and multiply it to my family, my work and my community. In this I am finding rest for my weary soul. the Rev (Chris Perona) www.revcar.wordpress.com email: renewing@me.com

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Ashgrove/The Gap Men’s Shed Mount Barney weekend. A group of 14 shed members and partners spent a long weekend at Mt Barney in early October. Apart from the walks and the camaraderie, they were able to enjoy a Koala mother and offspring in the wild; an uncommon experience these days as habitats continue to be destroyed. Community Involvement. Shed members made 40 pairs of clapping sticks for an educational program run by the Balaangala Community Group who have an adjoining area just above the Shed. We entertained the bus driver today while 20 or so children learnt about Australia’s Indigenous heritage. The Ashgrove Rangers will have occasional use of the upper Shed for committee meetings, adding to a growing list including Leos and a Book Club. Activities. Walks, cards, Pétanque, Tai Chi, toy repair, discussion groups, social club and woodwork all continue to be well supported. A relatively small group has been doing longer, more demanding bushwalks for several months now. These are on Friday, usually 12-15 km and as far away as Springbrook, Mapleton, and Cunningham’s Gap. Talks. October’s talk was a repeat of one given earlier about Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Directives, and Wills. For a group like the Shed, that topic is always useful. The aim is to have one speaker per month. Monthly BBQ. These mid-month events get the best turnout, usually 50+, as they involve good company,

good food, acceptance of new members and the latest news from the Committee meeting from the day before. Four new members were accepted in October. The BBQ in November is a sausage sizzle on Cup Day. The Shed aims for regular sponsorship of these events in return for being able to meet and mingle with members. In October Simon Neil from the local branch of L.J. Hooker held that honour, even assisting with cooking. Several community stores donated or discounted items which is appreciated; Meixners butchers, Super Discount Chemist, and Liquorland. Roof Replacement. The Council have arranged to replace the roof of the upper shed. Timing is not set yet but it will be a welcome improvement. The Shed website at ashgrovethegapshed.com reflects current activities and meeting times. A page at facebook.com/ AshgroveMensShed has day to day posts. For comment or queries about shed activities, please call or leave a brief message for Tom (Shed Community Liaison Officer) on 0490 307 657 or 3511 6380, or email at motseyah@hotmail.com.

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The Probus Club of Mitchelton Inc. Then this month, October, we went to the Gold Coast to have a ride on the tram. We stopped for morning tea by the Nerang River, and then we arrived for the tram. The boarding point is the University Hospital at Ashmore, which I thought was a really good choice, ease of getting to the hospital. From there we proceeded inland with several stations, ‘hitting’ the Coast at Southport then continuing south to the terminus at Broadbeach South. The whole journey took 28 minutes in a very comfortable vehicle. The trams run very regularly. The tram came along within minutes. On board, there is a ‘message board’ giving the next station and the time it will take to get there. Then we proceeded to Kingcliffe Bowls Club for a delicious lunch with a view of the ocean on a beautiful sunny day, before returning home. Lastly, our Guest Speaker for October was Annette Henderson, an author and conservationist who gave a most interesting account of time spent in the wilds of Africa, in beautiful natural bushland containing a large variety of animals. They were there because her husband had accepted a job, not really knowing where they were going. It was not easy to get there, no roads, airports or trains, just four wheel drive through deserts and strange lands until they reached a river, where they took to a dugout canoe to travel the rest of the way. She described it as “being a two hour walk to the boundary of the Congo” –in other words, the middle on nowhere. They did describe it as beautiful country where the wildlife was prolific in the forest, which thrilled them. She told the story of rescuing a baby gorilla, nursing her back to health, rearing her and learning so much about the affinity humans have with gorillas (our forbears). Annette said it was difficult to convey the feelings between them, but in actual fact, we in the audience, were able to get a really good sense of what was happening, as she told the story so well. A most enjoyable morning. In November, we are going to be entertained by Terry and Roz, with a musical interlude, as we come to the end of our year. The next big event will be our Christmas Party. If you would like further information, please contact our Secretary, Claire Henderson by e-mail: clarah@poweup.com. au or by phone on 3355 1214. We meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at The Gaythorne bowls Club, Prospect Road, Gaythorne. Visitors are always welcome. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

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Our legs keep us mobile - without them life would be a lot more tricky! But do we give them the care they deserve. Our feet - this is the area of our body that moulds to the ground, giving us instant feedback about any lumps, bumps and funny angles we may be moving over. They are essential to our balance. They are incredibly sensitive giving us a lot of pain if any issues arise. So looking after them short and long term is very important. Do you look after your calluses - shaving down rough areas of skin will help prevent blisters when walking, running or training. You can buy a callus shaver at most pharmacies. Keep nails short and square cut. Discolouration around the nail or thickening behind the nail are all signs of a possible fungal infection - discuss this with your doctor. Do you have hallux valgus, otherwise known as a bunion? This is where the big toe heads over towards the other toes at an angle, and will worsen with age, often ending in surgery. Wearing better shoes that allow the toes to spread will help. Exercises where you try and spread the toes apart will also help strengthen the muscles that holds the big toe in its correct position - the Physiologix physios can teach you how to do this as well as a whole lot of other exercises if you are keen to know more. Buying the correct shoe wear is essential. What are you wanting the shoes for? Do you have any injuries you have to manage? What sort of terrain will you be moving on? What are the aspects of your foot that are individual to you only (arch drop, narrow, wide etc)? These are the sorts of questions you need to be discussing with your physio, podiatrist or shoeshop assistant when you are looking for the best pair of shoes. Don’t scrimp and save on shoes - a bit of cash now can save you a lot of pain (and expense) later. Maybe better cushioning is what you need. Maybe a slightly higher heel would help if you have stiff ankles, maybe more ankle and arch support is needed if you have weak ankles. Maybe a stiffer shoe is better if you have foot pain. There are so many small things you can look for in a shoe that can help current and long term issues. Different sorts of support braces are available which can completely change the pain in your feet. Like all parts of the body a few specific exercises can go a long way either in response to an injury or to prevent an injury from happening. Maybe you are going away trekking or about to undertake a new activity challenge and want to protect yourself, or maybe you have a current injury and want to get it better as fast as possible. As a physio there are a few key things we look for here at Physiologix. Can you bend your ankle freely and does your first toe bend up well? These two things are essential to you moving forwards. Lastly how do you move? At Physiologix, our physios will look at how you walk and run and, using slow motion video analysis, they will analyse where your issues lie and how to correct them. After all, you may be doing the right exercises, wearing the best shoes but when you walk and run your technique is poor, and it is here that all your problems arise from. A few subtle training things to focus on and you can move a whole different way. We can all improve on who we are. Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact our Physiologix Physios. We are based upstairs at the Gap Health and Racquet Club - pop in to talk with our helpful staff or call us on (07) 3511 1112. Alternatively email us from our website physiologix.com.au.

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.....Principal's Points.......Principal's Points...... Hilder Road State School Term 4 has started with vigour! Schools are all busy places and Hilder Road State School is no different. Our Prep classes and Yrs 4-6 have all started swimming lessons at Taylor Range this term. While the water was a little chilly on the first day, the weather has warmed up and the children are really enjoying their lessons with top quality coaches. The Environment subcommittee of the P&C has worked with Urban Utilities to organise water quality testing of Fish Creek. This will involve our upper school students where they will investigate both the water and the riparian zone on the banks of the creek, bringing science and sustainability to the forefront of student learning. We are looking forward to this exciting part of our Fish Creek learning and collecting the data to look for changes over time. The school celebrated all things musical at our annual Hilder Harmonies concert in October. Once again music filled the hall and our hearts. The choir, band and string ensembles were expertly prepared for such a performance by their outstanding teachers, Mrs Bryant, Mrs Collins, Ms Fawns and Mrs Dinnis. It was obvious that students had worked very hard to practice and prepare for the concert. Congratulations to all performers! A very big thank you to all parents for their ongoing support at home and in the kitchen, preparing and selling dinner for hungry families. Loud Shirt Day was also a feature of the last month. We wore ‘loud’ shirts and families provided a gold coin donation in support of research for those with hearing impairments. Our Prep Teddy Bear’s picnic and transition days for the 2017 Preps were wonderful

days of engagement and familiarisation. It was lovely to see so many new families joining us on these days and starting to be part of the Hilder Road family. Congratulations to recent winners of special awards: Hilder Heroes: Shantese C, Libby P, Brendan J, Amelie M, Nora W, Isabella H, Lilly S, Sid R. Acts of Kindness:, Max F, Penelope R, Ella B, Erin J, Alexander D, Lillian L, Billy W. Mathletics Gold Certificates: Atilla P, Owen K, Nathan B, Grace F, Carmen O’C. Leadership Pins: Maddie C, Sarah W, Isabella H. ICAS English – H Distinction – Theo, Distinction – D – Alistair S & Michael K. ICAS Mathematics –Distinction - Ethan P, Bodhi H, Harrison S, Michael K. Congratulations also to a group of dedicated Futsal players who went to the national championships on Gold Coast in October– Ned H, Brodie D, Cooper McF, Connor McL, Oliver P, Hayden G, Bruno R Best wishes, Amanda Cooper - Acting Principal

The Gap State High School October has been an extremely busy month of celebrating achievements and selecting the new leaders for 2017. Courage, commitment, respect, mateship, humour and the attitude of never giving up were the key messages students received and shared on the Year 11 camp held from 10 to 13 October. The challenges moved students out of their natural comfort zones as well as friendship groups and made them analyse their personal actions, responses and how to support each other. This camp is held annually as part of the process in preparing next year’s Year 12 student leaders.

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The first of our celebrations was the Sports Awards Dinner on Tuesday 18 October where we celebrated the sporting achievements of our students. On Wednesday 19 October we celebrated Grandparents Day, it was good to see our Year 7 students interact with their grandparents and taking pride in showing them their classrooms and a tour of the school. Our annual Tula Festival was held on Thursday 20, Friday 21 and Saturday 22 October highlighting the talents of our Arts students. Year 12 Visual Art students devised, produced and displayed their work as part of their final year’s assessment. The Year 12 Film, Television and New Media students had their work judged by a member of the Brisbane Media community. Drama students will present Theatre Sports at lunch time. All this will be interspersed with Music, food and fun. We c e l e b r a t e d t h e academic achievements of our senior students (Years 10, 11 and 12) at our Senior Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 26 October. Later in the year we will be celebrating our junior student successes at the Junior Awards Ceremony on Friday morning 2 December. Russell Pollock - Principal

The Gap State School Congratulations to the following students and staff with kindness awards: Jane Guthrie - For kind actions in the playground when people are sad Oska Park - For being kind by caring for others in the classroom. Phoebe Gellatly - Being kind to others by being there when others need good friends Zach - Using kind words and actions to his classmates. Ilaria D’Amico - Being

kind to others by being generous. Harry Cope - Being kind to other who are in need of comfort. Nicole Kamau - for using kind words and actions. Tayt Nichols - for showing kindness to his friend. Benson Woodhouse - for including others in games on the oval Harriett Taylor - for her kindness in spreading smiles everywhere. Mrs Meike Bellet - for her kindness helping children with their learning. Mrs Kirsty Mason - being kind to students and staff. Miss Kimberley Bachmann - for kindness to her class. Mrs Anne O’Regan spreading the love of Music. Congratulations to students of The Gap State School for receiving a distinction or high distinctions in the ICAS English exams. Distinction: Amelia Lynch, Wren DoddHickling, Jarrod Glutz, Noah Medlin, Harry Cope, Will Kempe, Henry Adam. High Distinction: Harry Medlin and Nathan Hwang Four students in our Sustainability Club joined students from neighbouring schools to participate in Payne Road’s Environweek activities on the 7th September. These students were Beth Pullar, Freyer Collings, Krystle-Lee Panton and Ilaria D’Amico. On the evening of 12th October our year 5 debating team competed against All Hallows, debating the topic, ‘That our grandparents had it better than us’. The team took the negative stance and entertained the audience with the medical, educational and technological advancements of our time. The team, consisting of Lachlan Colen, Isis Knight, Aliya Nichols, Louis Rogers and Liam Roodhouse, (Continued on page 23)

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represented The Gap State School with exemplary behaviour, very entertaining speeches and clever rebuttal. The debaters received very positive feedback from the adjudicator and were awarded the win. Well done to the team! Congratulation to our school’s Optiminds team who competed in the state championships on Sunday, 16th October. Whilst our team did not come away with a win on the day they developed lifelong friendships and 21st century learning skills that will hold them in good stead for their primary schooling and beyond. The tireless work of teacher aide Annie Balzat who coached and mentored the team is acknowledged. Parent support is also acknowledged - Jacqui Edgar, Leah & Mark Heron, Caroline & Darren Ramia Topp, Warren & Ulrike Weckes Huck, Trudy & Brett Cadoo and Katherine & John Ruhle. Congratulations to our

athletics champion Laura Lleshaj who has competed at the Queensland Athletics Championships representing Metropolitan North region. Laura competed well, reaching the semi-finals in the 100 metre sprint and as a member of the relay team won a bronze medal! O n We d n e s d a y 1 9 t h October we congratulated the ten Year 6 recipients of the Rotary Junior Community Award for 2015. Rotarians from Ashgrove / The Gap branch joined proud parents, grandparents and friends to share the students’ work and to witness their receipt of the award. The following students received the Rotary Award: Kaleb Collings, Harry Cope, Ethan Huang, Ross Phillips, Nick Sanien, Bryony Smith, Jessica Steele, Nic Thomas, Ruby Todman and Piper Wissler School Chaplain and the coordinator of the program, Mrs Jocelyn Hayes was awarded the Paul Harris Fellow – Certificate and pin. Joanne Nicholls - Principal

Birkdale School Centenary Sunday, 27th November 2016 marks 100 years to the day since the schools’ doors, or more precisely, tent flaps first opened and they’re having a party. There’ll be classroom presentations involving history and memorabilia, food stalls, students concerts, rides and a vintage car display all followed by an evening fireworks display. Excitement is also building over the opening of the 1988 time capsule and the cutting of the centenary celebration cake which will be part of the official opening. The school is particularly keen to welcome teachers, staff and students to a day of reunions, memories, celebrations and fun. For more information contact John Bullion on 07 3207 5690 or Helen Brown on 0437 737 860 or go to the school website https://birkdaless.eq.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx

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Every November Amnesty International conducts a global Write4Rights letter writing campaign targeting Human Right’s cases which are in urgent need of attention. This year is no different and we have nine cases where we are asking everyone to either write letters, sign petitions and spread the word among friends and family to help bring justice for these individuals. One is the high profile case of Edward Snowdon. He alerted the world to the severity of unchecked mass surveillance by governments on citizens. The revelation sparked world wide debate and led to changes in USA law to control government surveillance. Edward Snowdon still faces many decades jail for exposing what he believed we all needed to know. Turkish lawyer and editor, Erin Keskin is continually harassed by the Turkish government for speaking out about the treatment of Turkey’s minority Kurds. Ms. Keskin has been charged more than 100 times and also spent six months in jail purely for mentioning the word Kurdistan. Ten year old Malawi girl is being hunted for her body parts purely because people believe her body has magic powers. An Egyptian journalist was arrested, beaten and jailed when security forces attacked the August 2013 Cairo sit-in. These are just some of the cases Amnesty will be focusing on this year. Anyone wishing to be involved and would like to write letters for a great cause this November, contact the Helen Black Group or Amnesty Ashgrove Group. — Meeting Times & Dates — Helen Black Group: 2nd Monday each month at 9am - St. Mark’s Hall, Waterworks Rd., The Gap. Phone: Di (07) 33001861 Amnesty Ashgrove Group: 2nd Tuesday each month at 6.30pm - The Grove Establishment, Waterworks Rd., Ashgrove (between Stewart Rd & Ashgrove Ave) email: amnestyashgrove@gmail.com

Arana VIEW Club ‘A Touch of Tartan’ Luncheon Meeting will be held on Wednesday 7th December at Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade, Keperra at 10:30am for 11:00am. Lucky door and Raffle prizes. All funds raised are donated to The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program supporting disadvantaged Australian children. Entertainment by ‘Adults at Dance’. For some festive fun wear some TARTAN and join in singing ‘Auld Lang Syne’ penned by Scottish poet Robert Burns. New Members and Visitors are always welcome to join our Fun and Friendship monthly meetings and social activities. Twocourse lunch incl tea/coffee $25. Booking: Heather 3300 3733 by 4pm Monday 5th December.

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Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap President John Donaldson, The Gap State School students who each received the Rotary Junior Community Award and Principal Joanne Nicholls

The Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap held this year’s presentation of the Rotary Junior Community Awards at the Gap State School Resources Centre on Wednesday the 19th of October. Russ O’Malley, Rotary Youth Service Director 2016/2017 said, “Rotary is a willing sponsor of this exciting and innovative program developed firstly in Victoria by teachers and parents, and based on the Duke of Edinburgh Awards, to give students attending Year 6 in primary schools, the opportunity to develop attitudes and skills that will assist them as members of communities and as future community leaders.” The Award asks students to focus on four main aspects of community life. Firstly, they need to develop their own personal skills by undertaking a new interest or learning a new hobby and secondly taking part in physical recreation with the focus on participation. Thirdly, they can further their learning by taking part in a range of community activities, such as, joining a community organisation, attending a community meeting and undertaking cultural exchange. They can then use their new knowledge to help other people in the community – that is the goal, community service. This year, students undertook a wide range of activities to meet this challenge, from cooking, playing sport and musical instruments, producing DVDs, cleaning up a park, helping at Vinnies, cultural exchanges to Tonga and Egypt and learning to ski in France. This year’s awardees were Harry Cope, Ross Phillip, Nick Sanelan, Jessica Steel, Nicholas Thomas, Piper Wissler and school captains Kaleb Kollings, Ethan Huang, Bryony Smith, Ruby Todman The Award is administered by a school coordinator/ supervisor. Then, at the presentation night, the students have the opportunity to display their individual projects, which they have recorded in a special diary.. Rotary covers incidental expenses in setting up the program for the year, including the provision of certificates for the students and the cost of framing. Rotary Junior Community Award participants have been supervised by the school chaplain, Ms Jocelyn Hayes, since the award began at The Gap State School seven years ago. This year Rotary made Ms Hayes a Paul Harris Fellow, in recognition of her contribution. This is Rotary’s highest award. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

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The Gap/Ashgrove Branch NSA

When you when you read this there are less than seven weeks to Christmas Day! So, Friday 4th November our last day trip will be through the Nunimbah Valley along the Nerang River, a leisurely drive in the lovely Gold Coast hinterland, morning tea in a scenic spot and lunch at the Kingscliffe Bowls Club. Pick up times begin at Keperra Village at 7.45am, then Settlement Road, final pick up at Red Hill Community Sports Club, Fulcher Road. The last Meeting for 2016 is Tuesday 15th November at the Ashgrove Bowls Club at 9.30am, with the great 2Be Soundsz entertaining. Absolutely don’t miss this one!

The Probus Club of The Gap Who could resist a lovely garden with a “crowd of ducks lake” and a “stepping over the rainbow bridge”? That’s where the Probus Club of The Gap went in October. Our friendly bus driver whisked us off, up over the range to the Japanese Gardens in Toowoomba. In beautiful shape with Spring springing everywhere, they presented a wonderful sight. The mendicant ducks were a bonus amusement.

Helen Hollis and Secretary Helen Morris ready for Xmas

Christmas Lunch is on Tuesday 6th December at the Arana Leagues Club with a traditional spread and prizes galore. Meet you all at 11.30am. Don’t miss this one either!! Good wishes and speedy recoveries to all our Members who have been indisposed for various reasons. A big thank you to the ‘good folk’ who attend to the duties of our Branch and a very sincere thank you to all our members who have supported us all year. Special appreciation and ‘so pleased to see you’ to the members from Bardon who have joined us. Looking forward to a healthy and rewarding New Year in 2017 Come join enjoy with us, the invitation is extended. Our contact—33001226 and 33002718

Ithaca Probus Club On the way home we had lunch at “The Girls’ Café” in Marburg. The guys were happy that men were admitted as well, and they were licenced! At our club meeting in October we heard from Dr David Doyle, wellness expert and chiropractor. He has a practice in Toowong and is well-known as a guest speaker on health matters from a chiropractic viewpoint. We learnt of the importance of taking charge of our own health, and keeping the spinal column in good order. As is well-known, social connection is vital to good health, and that is one of the functions of PROBUS. Besides the general meetings and the outings we also go to bowls carnivals, organise theatre block bookings (with a discount, therefore!), have dine-outs, run a book group, have coffee mornings, keep track of members’ welfare and in general seek to have “an active retirement” and keep the brain active. We have had a number of new members join recently but there is room for more, so if you are interested in joining, or just having a look, we would welcome your enquiry – just call our secretary Rhoda on 3312 2283. Apart from the outings and trips and special occasions 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. The Western Echo November 2016 Page 26

The Ithaca Probus Club is a very active club, well known for our regular high quality guest speakers, our great monthly outings and our welcome for visitors and potential new members. Graham Nimmo, former primary school teacher and university lecturer in education will be guest speaker at the November general meeting. His presentation will be titled “The Good Old Days of Education?” Mr Nimmo will be giving a lesson typical of 1950’s Queensland classrooms and using this as a stimulus for a discussion of the issue as to how teaching has changed since these times and whether the changes have been for the better. Our final outing for the year is titled “ About Ipswich and All Things Tartan”. It will involve a typical Ithaca Probus Club morning tea at Collages Crossing Recreational Reserve, a visit to a shop at Booval that provides Scottish outfits, bagpipes and accessories to customers throughout Australia. The Scottish tour will be followed by lunch at the Brookwater Golf Club and finally an afternoon wine tasting at the Ironbark Ridge Winery and Vineyard at Purga, south west of Ipswich. The Ithaca Probus Club meets every second Thursday of the month at 9.45am at the Ashgrove Bowls Club for a meeting with morning tea, talks on member’s interests and a variety of guest speakers. The club currently has vacancies for new members and we would be delighted to welcome you to our meeting. If you are interested in joining us at our November club meeting, our final club meeting for 2016, as a guest or as a prospective member, please phone our Club Membership Officer, Caroline Graham Ph 3300 2641. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

Queensland Family History Society: Fridays@QFHS Fridays@QFHS is the name given to mini-seminars and workshops presented at the Queensland Family History Society Library and Resource Centre, 58 Bellevue Avenue, Gaythorne on the second Friday in the month. These sessions comprise topics of interest to family historians. Coming up on Friday 11 November 2016, Bill Kitson will present a session on topographic and cadastral maps of Queensland. Divided into two parts, his talk will cover Topographic Mapping in Queensland 1839 to 1970 and Cadastral Mapping in Queensland 1839 to 1970. Topographical maps indicate land contours, rivers, land forms, etc. and cadastral maps show extent, value, and ownership of land. Bill Kitson a highly respected spatial historian and is one of Queensland’s best known surveyors. Bill became interested in researching the lives and work of the men that mapped Queensland following a 1974 Survey Office investigation of the surviving markers along the Queensland State borders. In 1980, he was appointed as curator of the then newly established Lands, Mapping, and Surveying Museum. Bill continues to share the history of mapping and surveying in Queensland. His passion for preserving surveying heritage and his generosity in sharing his knowledge of the spatial industry is unsurpassed. The session begins at 10.00 am. There is a small cost and bookings are required. You can find details about how to book on the QFHS website at http://www.qfhs.org.au/events. Check out our other events while you are there. You can also find information about QFHS on our website www.qfhs.org.au. For enquiries, contact the Secretary (email: secretary@qfhs.org.au).

National Servicemen’s Association of Australia (Qld Branch) Inc. The Association exists for the benefit of all Australian nashos called up for either of the two schemes operating between 19511973, or wives/widows thereof. Conscripts who served countries other than Australia are invited to be associate members. To discover the benefits of membership, to apply for both medals to which all Australian nashos are entitled or to find a branch near you, phone 3324 1277 or scroll website www.nashoqld.org.au Brisbane North West branch meets at Gaythorne RSL on the third Sunday of each month (next November 20) commencing 10.15. Visitors and new members are welcome. Our November 20 meeting will be our last for 2016; we resume on January 15. After the meeting enjoy Sunday lunch in the pleasant surroundings of the RSL dining room. For further information about Brisbane North West branch phone Dave on 3366 3191 or email dlivett@optusnet.com.au In recent months we have been delighted to gain some new members. In the days leading up to Remembrance Day on November 11 our volunteers will be outside Coles and Woolworths at Everton Park collecting for ex servicemen’s welfare funding. Please do stop by and say hello. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

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WARNING DEFENCE PRACTICE AREA ENOGGERA CLOSE TRAINING AREA QUEENSLAND

TRAINING AREA/RANGE NOISE NOTICE Residents to areas surrounding the Enoggera Close Training Area are warned that it is a Defence live firing range and to expect periods of heightened noise volume. Defence training includes firing practices with live ammunition, explosives, simulation devices and lasers that generally occur daily between 0700h – 1600h. Night time practices also occur and are generally completed before 2200h. During these core operating hours, residence in the surrounding areas may experience louder than normal noise levels. This could be due to a change in weather conditions or wind direction, or due to the type of munitions or simulation devices being employed to achieve a training outcome. Defence now has the capability to notify residences of increased periods of noise volume on the training area via an SMS alert. These alerts are intended to advise residence of an increased level of forecasted training area noise over a prescribed period of time. If you wish to be included in this notification process please contact range control on (07) 3332 7455 and provide your name and mobile number. For any other inquiries regarding the Enoggera Close Training Area please contact the Enoggera Close Training Area, Range Control Officer on 07 3332 7455. GT23894

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Shed Happens for Men at The Gap/ Ashgrove

In recess until February 2017

The Shed team regrets that a recess is necesary because of unforeseen circumstances and the unavailability of some of the key members of the team. Shed will start again on Wednesday February 15 2017 at at The Gap Scout Den. The team is gratefulfor the backup of Ross McKinnon, Ian Orchard and as well as Alan Sherlock during the coming year. Boys Shed Night is set for Wednesday 15 March at the Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera with our usual Shed barbecue. Interviews will take place with some of our active soldiers and they will also bring out some of their light armoured vehicles for a demonstration. Boys Shed will be hosted by Ashgrove The Gap Shed Happens and Major (retired) Tony Pearse.

Blokes are encouraged to bring along their sons, nephews, grandsons and young fellows aged 12 or over. The April 2017 Shed on Wednesday 19 will be replaced with Community Shed on Friday 21 April at 6pm at the Ashgrove Bowls Club. This event was scheduled to occur on the 28 October 2016 but has had to be deferred to next year. Community Shed is supported by Cr. Steven Toomey and the Lord Mayor’s Suburban Initiative Fund as well as Ashgrove The Gap Rotary and Lions Clubs. At Community Shed Night Alan will intervew Ashgrove Anglican priest Rev. Tiffany Sparks about her experience on ABC television Q&A program which went to on 25 April 2016.

CHESS T'MINIT with The Gap Chess Club

The Gap Chess Club Allegro (rapid chess) tournament is nearing completion, and at present Cameron De Vere is leading with 15 points from 18 games played, two and three points clear of Tony and Joshua Morris, respectively. Following the completion of this tournament social games will be the order of play at the club until the year’s end. 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/ . This month’s chess puzzle comes from GM David Smerdon’s chess (and notchess) blog. http://www.

davidsmerdon.com/ . White to play and draw, making what could be the most uncommon move in chess. For a solution for this months and many previous chess puzzles, visit http://www.thegapchessclub. o rg . a u / c h e s s _ p r o b l e m s / puzzle_index.htm . Solution to last month’s puzzle. 1. c7 Rd6+ (Forced) 2. Kb5! This move has the idea of bringing the king all the way over to c2 to avoid skewers or pins losing the white pawn. Rd5 3. Kb4 Rd4+ 4. Kb3 Rd3+ 5. Kc2 Rd4 (with the idea 6. c8=Q Rc4+!7. Qxc4 stalemate) 6. c8=R Ra4 (to avoid checkmate) 7. Kb3 threatens the rook capture and checkmate at c1.

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Tony Pearse with audio visual support will assist Jeff Hilder with a ‘new production’

relating to The Gap’s early settlement which will be relevant to ANZAC Day the following week. Wednesday 17 May will be a regular Shed Night. For more information contact Lionel on 3300 6343 or our website www. shedhappensformen.com.au or email gapshednight@gmail. com

Mitchelton & Districts Garden Club Inc.

On Thursday, 1st December, the last 2016 meeting of the Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club will be held at the Enoggera Memorial Hall, corner of Wardell and Trundle Streets, Enoggera. This meeting will consist of end of year activities including presentation of prizes to successful exhibitors for 2016, and other entertainment. Attendance is for members only or for those who receive a formal invitation. After that, the club will go into recess for the Christmas New Year holidays and the next meeting will be held on the 2nd February 2017. During the current year there has been a good attendance of visitors and members, and a welcome is extended to those visitors to register as members in February 2017 if they wish, as vacancies for new members still exist. November is the month to prune Azaleas and spring flowering shrubs. A hard pruning will rejuvenate old woody plants, while tip pruning will promote terminal growth of younger plants. Healthy new growth will result from an application of an appropriate fertilizer accompanied by mulch and a good watering. If herbs, vegetables and summer flowering annuals are given a seaweed solution at regular intervals, their resistance to heat stress and fungal diseases will increase. Lawns need attention at this time too. Deep watering once a week will encourage the roots of the lawn to travel down into the soil. Also light applications of lawn fertilizers each month will help keep the lawn in a good condition. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the calendar month, except January. Morning tea is served at 9.45 a.m. before the meeting commences at 10am. The hall is close to public transport and is accessible by wheelchair. For more information please phone the president, Pat, on 3356 1256. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

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Flame Trees, Kurrajongs and Bottle Trees Most people are familiar with the flame tree (Brachychiton acerifolius) with its small red flowers dangling in groups from the bare branches during spring and summer. It features in many Brisbane gardens and parks. Less well known are some of its close relatives. These trees have features in common. They have bell-shaped flowers of various colours and sizes, they tolerate a wide range of soil types (but like well drained conditions), are sun loving and can survive dry periods. Most are fully or partly deciduous during flowering. Brachychitons are good specimen tree as they are deep rooting and don’t draw water from the lawn or surrounding garden beds. They have boat-shaped seed pods and can be pruned. For small gardens the kurrajong (Brachychiton populneus) and the little kurrajong (Brachychiton bidwilli) are ideal. The kurrajong reaches a maximum height of 15 metres. It has green-white flowers with the inner tubes streaked purple-brown. Because their natural environment is among rocky granite outcrops, they are good for pot plants and can withstand dry and pot-bound conditions. The smaller little kurrajong only grows to 6 metres and has long lasting orangey-pink to hot pink flowers that appear along the trunk and branches. The lacebark (Brachychiton discolour) is a medium tree with large deep pink appearing in clusters at the ends of branches during spring and summer. Bottle trees are in this group. Naturally found in the drier rainforests of Boonah area, the narrow-leafed bottle tree (Brachychiton rupestris) can grow to 20 metres and has a canopy width of up to 15 m. Although its cream flowers do not put on such a spectacular display as some Lacebark of its relatives, it develops an interesting bulbous trunk with water storage occurring between the inner bark and woody centre. It is slow growing and it can take eight years or more to develop this feature. Because of its slow growth, this makes a great indoor plant and for use in bonsai.

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, Ashgrove Electorate Office, Great Western Super Centre Management Keperra, Red Hill APO, Ashgrove APO, and the Ashgrove Library. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

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Reflections...Hobbies of Yesteryear by Richard Speechley A benefactor of The Gap Historical Society Inc is Mrs Janet Stevens of Logan who, over many years, has presented items such as books and memorablia of a significant historical nature to the Society for safekeeping. An avid collector from her visits to garage sales and opshops, many articles portray the lost art of both men and women. In days gone by, especially prior to television, many men and women occupied themselves of an evening around the fireplace in the kitchen or elsewhere in the home, or in the shed down or out the back, in pursuit of various hobbies. Some of these hobbies developed into cottage industries. The Janet Stevens showcase, within the Society Annexe which was built to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first land sale in The Gap on 14 September 1858. The showcase which is dedicated to our early settlers, contains many of these home made items. From a treated pelt of some animal many a cuddly toy was produced such as those pictured. The art of turning various

remnants of material or wool into a colourful doll, animal, clown or useful thing bought joy to many a youngster who would proudly carry it around or wheel it in a small pram or container on wheels made by Dad and sometimes by Mum.

Kangaroos and koalas were popular stuffed toys and were often made from the treated pelt of some of Australia’s best known marsupials!

The pictured clown (above) saw many scraps of cloth cut into 4 or 5 inch diameter circles, a gathering stitch hemmed around the rim of the circlet and tightened into a ‘ball’ shape. These were then flattened and threaded onto a piece of wire forming the legs, arms and body which were then wired together and a

The three pecking chickens were a labour of love by an amateur woodturner

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doll’s face with a stuffed cone for a hat affixed then finished off with a rattle or bell attached to the end of each arm completing a most colourful and musical toy. A book entitled “20 Toys You Can Make” compiled by the staff of Mechanix Illustrated and printed in New York in 1954 lists many ways to produce toys. Some examples featured include a water scope, rocking horse, intergalactic space control panel and a musical night light to name but a few. The three pecking hens on a hand-held bat shows the true patient dedication of its creator. With the body part cut from a piece of wooden 3 ply, the tail and head section cut separately, each piece is painted prior to assembly representing three different chickens, a black Australorp, Rhode Island Red and a White Leghorn. The head is attached to the body by a small brad and finally a small length of strong twine is tied to a weight causing the head to peck at the board, resulting in the sound of chooks feeding. In the days of no electric power tools or saws, the small, handheld fret saw would offer a challenge to many hobbyists. The cloth dolly (right) would have been a much loved and cuddled toy delighting her owner and bringing hours of pleasure

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Walton Bridge Bushcare wins award Walton Bridge Bushcare was awarded highly commended Catchment Champion at the 2016 Cleaner Communities Brisbane awards announced on 12 October. Presented by Brisbane City Council and Keep Queensland Beautiful, the awards acknowledge and reward those who contribute to a healthier community. Group leader Anne Jones said the award was testament to more than 1,000 people who have volunteered at community and corporate events since the group started. Founded in 2003 by Anne Jones, Robert Whyte and Mark Crocker, Walton Bridge Bushcare is restoring riparian rainforest at Walton Bridge Reserve around the junction of Fish and Enoggera Creeks The Gap. “Walton Bridge Reserve is one of the last pockets of rainforest left in the city of Brisbane. We are very lucky to have this beautiful natural area in the heart of our community,” Anne said. Right on Waterworks Road, the site is adjacent to the shopping centre. More than 200 shopping trolleys have been removed from the creek and 10,000 native rainforest species have been planted on the site. When the group started Walton Bridge Reserve was badly infested with weeds. Now large sections of the Reserve have been returned to good quality bushland. The site needs regular maintenance and there are large areas still to be restored. About 20 core volunteers attend a monthly work bee at the site. “Our local creeks were once rainforest corridors. It’s our

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Our field trip to the Brisbane International Garden Show in October was a most enjoyable day, visiting over forty exhibitors and listening to many entertaining guest speakers from around Australia, and purchasing many beautiful plants and garden- related items. Our last field trip for the year will be on Tuesday 8th November to the Sunshine Coast with a visit to a garden in Caloundra and a local nursery. The end of the year is fast approaching, and our November meeting and Christmas lunch will be held on Tuesday, 22nd November at the Arana Leagues Club. Awards will be presented to members who have competed on our exhibits bench including categories of floral art, horticulture and produce. All members are welcome to join us for this special meeting, our last for the year. There are still 2017 calendars for sale for members who haven’t yet purchased their copy. The calendar shows dates for next year’s activities as well as featuring members beautiful gardens - a great Christmas gift for friends. Please contact Rae, the Membership Co -Ordinator, phone 33004364 for further information or visit our website www. thegapgardenclub.org.au website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

L-R: Ranger Stacey Thomson, Anne Jones of Walton Bridge Bushcare receiving the Cleaner Communities Brisbane award from Cr Peter Matic. Photo courtesy of Keep Queensland Beautiful

vision to restore our local rainforest,” Anne said. If you’d like to get involved please email annepatriciajones@ gmail.com. Planting & animal display 19 November Come along to a community planting at Glenella Park 10am12noon on Saturday 19 November. Glenella Park is located at the eastern cul-de-sac end of Glenella Street The Gap. The event will include a display of native animals by Geckoes Wildlife at 11:15am. For more information email Marina Novak marinajnovak@gmail.com.

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