Western echo october 2016

The

Western Echo

October 2016 ISSN 1327-676X

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Talented Young Musicians Take the Stage

Over 170 local primary school children participated in the Ashgrove/The Gap Rotary Club’s GRIPPS Gap Region Instrumental Primary Performers School held in the last week of term 3 at The Gap State High School.

GRIPPS culminated in an evening concert which saw the young musicians give stellar performances which were thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. Story page 8

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LAWYERS

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POLITICAL/GOVERNMENT

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Hollingworth & Spencer Phone: 3123 5700 pg 14

George’s Barber Shop Phone: 3366 7435 pg 20

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

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BEAUTY

Bernard Evens Remedial & Sports Phone: 3366 9997 pg 14

Cr. Steven Toomey Phone: 3407 1900

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Blooms Beauty Salon Phone: 3300 1555 pg 21

Intune Beauty Therapy Phone: 3300 9710 p g 16

BUILDER Nails & Screws Phone: 0427 314 864 pg 10

CLUBS/GROUPS Ashgrove Bowls Club Phone: 3300 3689 pg 27

Taylor Range Country Club Phone:3366 1560 pg 12

DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE Communify Phone: 3510 2707

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FORMAL HIRE Casa del Formals Phone: 0416 157 201 pg 17

GARAGE SALE

MEDICAL CENTRE Keperra Family Practice Phone: 3351 0323 pg 32

MOWERS / REPAIRS Mitchelton Mower Service Phone: 3355 9599 pg 1

MOWING / GARDENING Good Deal Mowing Phone: 0439734 142 pg 11

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

NATUROPATHY Keperra Day & Night Chemmart Phone: 3351 7600 pg 32

PHARMACY Blooms The Chemist The Gap Phone: 3300 1555 pg 21

Lions Annual Garage Sale Phone: 3300 3560 pg 25

Keperra Day & Night Chemmart Phone: 3351 7600 pg 32

GUITAR TUITION

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Rob’s Guitar School Phone: 3289 8020 pg 23

Allsports Physio The Gap Phone: 3300 6011 pg 19 Brisbane 7 Day Physiotherapy Phone: 3351 4388 pg 16 Physiologix Phone: 3511 1112 p g 21

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

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Pandanus Contractors Phone: 3300 3934 pg 10 Plumbers We Are Phone: 3351 0016 pg 10

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

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PRINTER CARTRIDGES Cartridge World Ashgrove Phone: 3366 5111 pg 23

PSYCHOLOGIST Proactive Coaching.net Phone: 0411 036 297 pg 18

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THERAPIST / SPECIALIST Ashgrove Literacy Clinic Phone: 3366 6933 pg 23

VETERINARIAN (Contd) The Gap Veterinary Clinic Phone: 3300 1533 pg 15

VOLUNTEERS Meals on Wheels Phone: 3366

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Trek 12.7km from ANZAC Square to The Gap The Gap/Ashgrove RSL Stomp - part of the WW1 Queenslander Challenge Series 100 years ago our ANZAC’S landed at Gallipoli!

In 2016 we remember them.

For those who sacrificed so much comes our commitment to honour the brave soldiers who fell during World War I. Walkers from the area will be invited to join together on Sunday November 6th 2016 at ANZAC Square, Ann Street, Brisbane to walk the 12.7km challenge and test their own level of endurance in recognition of the ANZAC spirit as participants in The Gap/Ashgrove RSL Stomp.

You and your family/ friends are invited to be part of this new tradition, along with Whiskey’s Wish.

Not only is it an incredible opportunity to show your respect for those who lost their lives so that we can live free, but your participation supports current causes that make our country the best place to live in the world. The cost to enter is $29 per person and registration closes on Wednesday 2 November - you can register online, visit www. executiveexcellenceevents. com.au click on The Gap/ Ashgrove RSL Stomp “more info” link.

The charity partner is Whiskey’s Wish. It expected that participants fund raise approximately $50.00 each towards this great charity doing amazing work with our

current returned soldiers.

Businesses! Here is your chance to participate, be heard and be part of one of the most unique events of the year. As a The Gap/Ashgrove Stomp sponsor you will have an opportunity to become a part of the program and connect with the people participating and attending as well as the broader community. We’ll also reach thousands more with your brand on our promotional materials. Choose the level of sponsorship you wish to participate in Platinum, Gold or Silver sponsor.

Participation in the program provides your company recognition as a business that gives back to the community and defines itself by being socially responsible.

For more information on s p o n s o r s h i p v i s i t w w w. executiveexcellenceevents. com.au Whiskey’s Wish Inc: is a not for profit organisation providing Service Dogs and Service Dog training to veterans and first responders who suffer from PTSD and other service related medical injuries. Providing early intervention in the form of canine therapy and social support to veterans and first responders and follow up training and continual support for both the dogs and the recipients and their families.

Participants can opt to carry a brick during the trek, each one approx 7000 bricks- will form a monument at Woodford which will be opened at 11am on 11 November 2018

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Gap RSL Chapter President Doug Parry with Bruce Barker, Director of Special Events - Executive Excellence Events

Inside the October Issue...

Amnesty International ...........................................................19 Arana VIEW Club...........................................................14 Ashgrove Bowls Club...........................................................26 Ashgrove Historical Society................................................16 Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club.......................................24/25 Ashgrove/The Gap Men’s Shed...................................................20 CCIQNWB ...............................................................................4 Chess T’Minit.......................................................................28 Communify Champions.........................................................9 Enoggera Historical Society...........................................17 Federal Update - Jane Prentice...................................6 Ithaca Probus Club........................................................23 Mitchelton Garden Club....................................................28 Mitchelton Probus Club......................................................24 National Servicemen’s Association of Aust. (Qld Branch)........12 Principal’s Points....................................................22 Qld. Family History Society...........................................16 Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Week...................................10 Reflections..........................................................................30& 31 Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap..................................8 Shed Happens for Men at The Gap/Ashgrove..............................26 SOWN (Save Our Waterways Now)...........................................29 State Update - Kate Jones - Member for Ashgrove......................5 The Gap/Ashgrove National Seniors Assoc...............................20 The Gap Garden Club............................................................28 The Gap Historical Society...............................................14 The Gap Probus Club......................................................12 The Gap RSL Chapter.......................................................7 The Rev - Chris Perona..................................................18 Voices of Birralee Re-Cycled.......................................25 Ward Happenings Cr Steven Toomey............................4 West Brisbane Orchid Society.................................................11

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Ward Happenings with Councillor Steven Toomey Cr Toomey can be contacted at The Gap Ward Office on Phone: 3407 1900 Recognising Community Contribution to The Gap Catriona Holland is a local community and public artist in The Gap who focuses on inspirational artworks with genuine passion. In 2011 she created the vibrant artwork at Walton Bridge entitled “Pillars of The Gap Community”.

This artwork publicly acknowledges residents from The Gap who have made significant contributions. Their commemorative plaques have been placed on one of the seven pillars located in the reserve that were designed to reflect both outer and inner aspects of the beauty of this community.

Two more residents have been acknowledged for their contribution to The Gap’s environment, Anne Jones and Rob Whyte who are the

conservators of Walton Bridge Reserve. They have for many years been rehabilitating Enoggera Creek and in 2010 their team began works on a site between Glenella Street and Lochinvar Lane that leads into the Reserve.

Previously overgrown with weeds the site is now a riparian rainforest walk in the heart of The Gap. I congratulate Rob and Anne for their years of dedication to the local environment. Their plaques have been installed on the “Neighbourhood Pillar” to publicly acknowledge and celebrate their hard work and care for the environment of The Gap.

104 Or More - Litter Prevention Program Brisbane City Council is dedicated to reducing litter in our streets, public

spaces and waterways. A new program, 104 Or More, aims to encourage everyone to pick up two pieces of litter per week, 52 weeks per year, anytimeanywhere.

This program aims to build partnerships with business, industry and the community across Brisbane through simple actions to keep our local area clean. The 2016 Cleaner Communities Brisbane Awards acknowledges the efforts of groups and individuals who contribute to a clean, green and litter-free Brisbane. I congratulate Bardon District Girl Guides who won the Community Group category for their outstanding efforts monitoring the health of Ithaca Creek adjacent to their property by conducting litter clean-ups in kayaks.

To support this program I have been supplied with some tools and materials to assist residents in our litter prevention partnership

program. They are available from The Gap Ward Office and I will also be distributing materials from my community corners.

Community Corners Saturday 15 October 12:30pm - 1:30pm Outside Coles, Ferny Grove Shopping Village, 51 McGinn Road.

2pm - 3pm Waterworks Road, footpath at the entrance to The Gap Village.

3:15pm - 4:15pm Harry Street & Stewart Road intersection, Ashgrove.

Chamber News for October

Artist Catriona Holland with the new plaques acknowledging local Gap conservationists Anne Jones and Rob Whyte

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This month we are profiling another of our members, Mackenzie Communications. With extensive experience in the marketing communications business Director, Sara MacKenzie can provide the advice you need to take your business’ marketing and communications to the next level and help you tell your business story better. Sara is also a sessional academic at the Queensland University of Technology in the QUT Business School. Based locally in The Gap, you can find more information on MacKenzie Communications at mackenziecommunications. com.au or call Sara on 0407 656 435.

Upcoming Events Tuesday 18 October – Barefoot Bowls Enoggera Bowls Club - 6pm to 8.30pm 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. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

State Update End of Season Celebrations The Gap Football Club finished their season with another round of premierships and grand final wins across their juniors and seniors. This highly successful club has a wonderful approach to inclusion and I was excited to see so many young girls supporting the Senior Women in their Grand Final.

Everton Wolves JAFC are a great local club and I was proud to speak and help present awards at their trophy day. I have always enjoyed visiting the club and hearing about the growing pathway to senior football from Everton to Mayne. I would also like to congratulate Jamie Jones who took out the Coach of the Year Award for 2016.

Norths Hockey Club celebrated the end of their season with food trucks and a great afternoon in Dorrington Park. It was my pleasure to announce that the club has officially received the $200,000 in funding for a clubhouse upgrade that I promised at the last election.

The Gap Dragons JAFC were running and dancing at their end of season break up that celebrated not only the dedicated and talented players but also the behind the scenes work of volunteers who are growing this newly established club. Thanks to the hard work of those volunteers, The Gap Dragons received $34,000 in the latest round of State Government Grants to make well deserved improvements to their facilities.

Kate Jones MP

Member for Ashgrove

School Leaders Lunch at Parliament I recently enjoyed hosting the school captains from Mt St Michael’s College, Marist College Ashgrove and Mitchelton State High School at Parliament House. Our local school leaders do a great job representing their school communities and it was a pleasure to show them around this historic building and discuss their future. I look forward to hosting leaders from The Gap State High School in October.

School Captains from Marist College and Mt St Michael’s College

Coffee Catch-up in The Gap In September, I hosted another Coffee Catch-Up at The Coffee Club in The Gap. Thank you to all of the locals who dropped in for a chat and the staff at The Coffee Club allowing me to host the catch-up in your cafe.

Keep an eye out for a flyer in your letterbox for my next coffee catch-up in your area or if you have any local issues to raise, please give my electorate office a call on 3366 6000.

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

Had a great time at The Gap Dragons JAFC trophy day

Shop 2/230 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove Q 4060 t 3366 6000 e ashgrove@parliament.qld.gov.au f www.facebook.com/katejonesqld

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Federal Update

from Jane Prentice MP Federal Member for Ryan

Welcome Home Parade

Ryan Business Breakfast

HELP Enterprises Opening

In September I joined the Governor General, the Defence Minister, colleagues, dignitaries and members of the community for the Lord Mayor’s Welcome Home Parade for the 7th Brigade to acknowledge the service and achievements of our defence personnel.

As I have said many times before, small business really is the backbone of our community. We have many hardworking small business owners in Ryan who contribute to our community.

I will be hosting a ‘Ryan Business Forum’ in October as a networking opportunity for our local business owners. We are fortunate to have sports superstar and star businessman, Mark Stockwell as the guest speaker for the event.

Details are When: Wednesday 26 October from 7:30-9am Where: Café at Mt Coot-tha (adjacent to the Botanical Gardens) 152 Mt Coot-tha Road.

Cost: $60 pp RSVP: by Wednesday 19 October to jane.prentice. mp@gmail.com or call 3378 1599

I was delighted to officially Open HELP Enterprise’s new office at Mitchelton. HELP provides innovative employment and training models to support job seekers with disability.

HELP was established almost 50 years ago by Rotary and a group of parents with adult children with disability with the purpose of creating different opportunities for people with disability to learn skills and gain meaningful employment. Today HELP has a workforce of 500 38% people with disability.

I am very proud to have such a dedicated organisation that is committed to providing disability employment services right here in Ryan.

The Parade honoured more than 1,000 defence men and women who were deployed on various operations in the Middle East during 2015 and 2016 including Operation Okra in Iraq, Operation Highroad in Afghanistan and Operation Accordion in the Middle East Region.

We paid tribute to all our defence men and women involved in these operations as well as their families who also deserve our thoughts and gratitude.

Agoonoree Scout Camp In my capacity as Assistant Minister for Disability Services and

The Opening of HELP Enterprises Mitchelton

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as Chairman of Brisbane North Region Scouts I was delighted to recently visit Agoonoree Scout Camp.

The Agoonoree (a scouting term to describe a camp for young people with special needs) Camp is hosted every year by Scouts Queensland and Guides Queensland. About 70 children with special needs are invited to participate as ‘guests’ in the week long camp at Baden Powell Park in Samford.

The children have various needs ranging from not being able to walk or move freely, not being able to communicate easily or have come from a disadvantaged background.

The guests are placed in different troops and the Scouts or Guides in that troop become the guests’ carers and buddies for the week.

The programme is a wonderful testament to the leadership skills developed through the Scout and Guide movement. The children with special needs had some wonderful experiences from camping to abseiling.

I congratulate Scouts Queensland and Guides Queensland for their efforts in putting this camp together each year.

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The Gap Chapter RSL The Gap Chapter members will be visiting the Army Museum South Queensland on Wednesday 5th October.

Leading up to Remembrance Day, the Chapter is partnering 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.

To coincide with the centenary of our ANZACS, 2014 -2018 – Executive Excellence Events have proudly joined forces to bring you a unique opportunity to commemorate the sacrifices made by the brave men and women of Queensland in WW1 with the THE GAP/ASHGROVE STOMP part of the WW1 Queenslander Challenge series.

Participants will be walking in the ‘FOOTSTEPS OF OUR FOREFATHERS’ as the diggers marched in column formation as they moved into the next strategic position in preparation for battle.

This iconic Queensland event is a walking journey of remembrance in group formation, not a race. Participants will have the opportunity to carry an engraved brick with the name of a fallen Queensland soldier from WW1, these bricks will form part of a memorial at Woodford.

Local businesses can get involved too and are invited to buy sponsorship packages into the event, these packages include free tickets for their staff/customers and family to walk. Organisers would like to make this an annual event but we/they need locals to get behind this event.

To participate, become a sponsor of the event or obtain further information call Executive Excellence Events on 3073 0143.

The Remembrance Day service at the Walton Bridge Reserve will commence at 10.40am on Friday 11th November. Members of the Chapter will be mounting an RSL stand in The Gap Village shops from 6-8 November, where badges and poppies will be available prior to the service.

The next meeting for members of the Chapter is at 4.30pm on Friday 21st October 2016.

The Chapter office is now located 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.

Members of the Community may contact the Chapter by email at: gap_rsl@bigpond.com or by writing to The Gap RSL, PO Box 122, The Gap Qld 4061.

— Communify — Seniors Activities

Communify’s activities for seniors offer intellectual stimulation and activities in a social setting for the young at heart.

Whether it’s learning how to make pasta from scratch, sushi basics, scrapbooking & craft, over 50s fitness, gentle exercise classes or transport to shopping centres, there’s something for everyone.

Transport may be available to activities for eligible people.

For enquiries and bookings phone us on 3510 2700.

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GRIPPS - An Evening with Young Music Makers The Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap really is in action at this time.

Our recent GRIPPS (Gap Region Instrumental Primary Performers School) Concert played to a full house again, with standing room only at The Gap State High School auditorium. One hundred and seventy four primary school students from 11 schools were involved this year. It is marvellous the skill and confidence that can be passed on to music students during a four day master class with professional musicians.

Rain threatened on the night resulting in lower barbeque takings, but we still count the night a success.

The lucky winners of our raffle which was staged on the night of the concert, are as follows: Emma Kirkland won the Hamper /basket donated by Hon Kate Jones Nycola Beal won the Wyatt’s BP Service, while Justin Bayless won the Wyatt’s

BP Car Wash Amanda Archer and Brenda Russell each took home a dinner voucher donated

by The Gap Tavern.

The Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap gratefully acknowledges the support and sponsorship of these local businesses: Arana Leagues Club; Councillor Steve Toomey The Gap Ward; Harcourts Solutions Inner West; Hon. Kate Jones State Member for Ashgrove; Hon.Jane Prentice - Federal Member for Ryan; Stuart Pullar – Mortgage Choice Ashgrove; The Gap Physiotherapy Centre; The Gap Tavern; The Gap Village Shopping Centre; Wyatt’s bp The Gap and Young Minds – Health and Development Network The Gap & Stafford, Ashrove Golf Club, Simply for Strings, The Gap Veterinary Surgery and Geoff Lavin Bank of Queensland The Gap - who supported GRIPPS in 2015 and who supported GRIPPS in 2016.

The District Governor of Rotary District 9600 Alan

Mrs Ruhle conducts the Massed Choir

Stephens attended our regular meeting on the 7th of this month to give us news of happenings in the District including New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. Alan’s partner Sandy has adopted The School of Hard Knocks and The Choir of Hard Knocks as her project for the year and is promoting their upcoming show on Friday the 7th of October.

Our sausage sizzle at the Paddington C&K went well and although the rain

New Multi-Purpose Building for St. Marks Anglican Church – The Gap A new chapter is about to be turned in the story of the Anglican Church in The Gap. A building programme that had its origins in the middle of the last decade is now almost a reality.

Construction of a new multi-purpose building is about to begin at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, on the corner of Waterworks Road and Kullaroo Street, The Gap. This facility will enhance the ability for the parish of St. Marks to fulfil its mission to serve the community in the name of Jesus Christ.

This project has been in the making for a considerable period of time, involving compliance to the various regulations, community

expectations and financial arrangements.

Mr Neville Robinson, Chairman of the Building Committee, said “The new building is designed to meet the needs of a 21st century church community. It will be available for large and small groups, for formal and informal occasions, complementing the adjacent worship centre activities.”

The original hall building was located in Settlement Road when constructed in the early 1920s but a few years later was moved to a more convenient site in Waterworks Road opposite the Settlement Road intersection. There was a Sunday school and the hall was also used for many community social activities. It was moved again to make way for the

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construction of Illowra Street and reopened on its present site as St Mark’s Church of England in August 1959. It has served the community well and holds many fond memories for older parishioners and The Gap community but now no longer conforms to current needs.

Parishioners met recently for thanksgiving prayers followed by a musical afternoon in recognition of the existing hall’s service as a place of ministry.

Reverend Ken Hopper said “We are particularly thankful to our parish members, living and departed, who have given generously and sacrificially to make this new chapter a reality.”

threatened, it held off until we had packed up.

The Rotary Club of Brisbane Planetarium has issued an invitation to participate in a ‘Walk for Mental Health’, at the Mt Cootha Gardens, on Sunday 9 October, beginning from the Sound Stage at 9.00am.

Walk at your own pace over a long, or short course.

Wear a crazy, unusual, or just plain funny hat. No one knows what goes on under someone else’s hat. Prizes for standout creations.

Cost $20 – Children under 12 – $5. Pay on the day, but please register at: Exec.Secretary@ rotarybrisbane planetarium.net Includes a snack and a drink at the end of the walk.

Our Club has a joint meeting with The Rotary Club of Mitchelton on the 12th of October at Arana Leagues Club to hear Rotary Peace Fellow Folashade Samuel from Nigeria speak.

Our Rotary Junior Community Awards at The Gap State School on the 19th of October. And a joint meeting with Shed Happens, Rotary Ashgrove/The Gap and Lions Ashgrove/The Gap at Ashgrove Bowls Club on 28 October followed by the rescheduled Annual Lions/ Rotarybarefoot bowls day on the 30th of October also at Ashgrove Bowls Club.

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She’s a Champion!

After visiting the Communify Pantry at Bardon, local business woman Ms Garth Reid recently signed up as a Communify Champion to help support Communify’s activities.

After living and working in a number of developing countries including India and China Ms Reid commented on the generosity of Australians compared to other countries.

“I lived in the slums of India where families have difficulties even feeding themselves each day. They don’t get any government or social welfare support from businesses. Then to see Communify’s Pantry program where local businesses provide food and essential items freely to people who are on hard times is amazing.”

“I’d heard about Communify and knew they do good work supporting families who are struggling and disadvantaged people but I never knew the extent of what they do,” Garth said.

“Since becoming a Champion I’m more aware of Communify’s range of activities from aged care to helping asylum seekers become established, multicultural and early childhood programs, working with young people with disabilities as well as helping homeless people get back on their feet.”

Ms Reid added that she was pleasantly surprised to see Communify’s programs even included her personal passion as a business woman – improving employment skills.

As a Communify Champion, Ms Reid has now joined other local people and businesses who understand the importance of philanthropy and community giving as an integral part of social responsibility.

Ms Reid encouraged other business people to become a

Together we can.

Garth Reid and Communify board member Bea Duffield with donations to Communify’s Food Relief Pantry located at 180 Jubilee Terrace Bardon

Communify Champion to help support vulnerable people be it through food security, refugee support, women’s shelters or homelessness.

Businesses interested in becoming a Champion can contact Communify ph 35102700 or www.communify.org.au

Communify is your neighbourhood centre.

We offer a range of programs that can help you to live independently and activities for you to join that will keep you connected, fit and involved in our community.

Our Services: Aged Services Childcare Community Development Community Education Domestic Support Door to Door Transport Family & Individual Support HART4000 – Homelessness Services

Home Assist Secure (Inner West) Meals on Wheels Mental Health Services New Farm Neighbourhood Centre No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) Partners in Recovery

Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMs) The Exchange at Kelvin Grove The Paddington Centre – Respite Services The Pantry Venues for Hire Volunteers

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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Red Cross Urges Preparation for an Emergency Event Readers who lived through Brisbane’s 2011 floods, Bundaberg’s 2012 flooding, and Central Queenland’s 2014 Cyclone Marcia it’ll be no surprise that a staggering one in three of people face at least one natural disaster in their lifetime. And after the disaster hits, sadly there’s one thing most will also experience.

Regret about not being better prepared.

In Emergency Preparedness Week, Red Cross is calling on all Australians to take action before it’s too late. We want all Australians to be prepared for an emergency, whether it’s as large as a bushfire, cyclone or flood, or as personal as a family crisis .

Too many conversations after an emergency begin with “I wish I had…”. People wish they’d taken the kids’ baby photographs; kept their passports safe; upped their insurance; looked in on their neighbours.

For decades, we’ve seen first-hand the trauma, stress, and hardship that disasters bring; things many of us just aren’t prepared for like anxiety, grief and loss, relationship problems, and financial hardship that can go on for many years.

Being connected to your community means you can help each other in an emergency and, if you need it, in the long recovery journey afterwards.

People who receive positive support from their community (i.e. family members, friends, co-workers, neighbours) after an emergency tend to recover better than those who don’t.

That’s why getting connected is such an important step to being prepared for an emergency.

Think about your existing connections. Who do you consider to be in your community? Who do you already know? A community is more than the geographic area you live in. It may also include others who share something in common with you, such as language, culture, religion, interest or hobby.

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Proceeds from this year’s Show will be donated to the work of the Samford Support Network.

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The Probus Club of The Gap The Probus Club of The Gap had a chance to influence local development this month, as a team from Brisbane City Council talked and listened to us as part of the Gap Neighbourhood Plan consultation.

It seems they were a bit surprised by how many people in the club had lived in The Gap for 20-30-4050 years and more. This gave our opinions so much weight: the BCC were hearing from people who really knew the area and really knew what they wanted and didn’t want in the way of further development. It was good to see such well-considered thoughts being expressed to the group writing the Plan.

Not all was so serious, however: on the same day we had our Mad Hat Tea Party, with male and female champions – and didn’t they look grand! (If slightly crazy.)

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 keep life interesting and 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.

National Servicemen’s Association of Australia (Queensland) Inc The Association exists for the benefit of all Australian nashos called up for either of the two schemes operating between 1951-1973, 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 October 16) commencing 10.15. Visitors and new members are welcome. 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

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The Gap Historical Society Inc. Established 2000 A large contingent of members attended the 150th year celebration of the opening of our local reservoir/dam, on Sunday 28 August and thoroughly enjoyed the musical program provided by stars of the Underground Opera.

Our guest speaker at our September meeting on 24 September was David Earley author of “Under the Blades”. He kept members rapt as he spoke of his 46 years as a pilot flying both helicopters and fixed wing aircraft in some of the most inaccessible and demanding places on the planet. Thank you David!

The Society’s meeting at 2pm on 22 October will feature the showing of “That’s Entertainment” and readers are reminded to book now for the Society’s great Melbourne Cup party on Tuesday 1 November at 11am for 11.30am start. Enjoy a great luncheon in air conditioned comfort and view the Cup and fashions on our large screen. Cost is $20 per person – there will be sweeps and our annual Melbourne Cup Hat competition.

Now is the time for readers to think about considering one of the Society’s publications which would make an ideal Christmas present: • Recipes of Yesteryear $16.50 • Reflections 1, 2 and 3 $15.00 each or the set of three $40 • 100 Years of Water Supply $5.00 Booklets: • The Gap Willing War Workers • Maria’s Story • Elite Theatre Ashgrove Booklets are all $4.00 each To book for the Melbourne Cup, Hall Hire (permanent or casual), talks, visits or membership 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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Arana VIEW Club News Arana VIEW Club: ‘Past the Post’Luncheon Meeting Wednesday 2nd November at Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade, Keperra at 10:30am for 11:00am.

Lucky door, Raffles and Trading Table help The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program support disadvantaged Australian children.

Guest Speaker, Adrian Petrie, will share his rose and gardening knowledge. Wear your Melbourne Cup HAT and Bring a Friend along.

New Members and Visitors always welcome to join our Fun and Friendship monthly meetings and social activities. Twocourse lunch including tea/coffee $25. To book for this event please phone Heather 3300 3733 by 4pm Monday 31st October. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

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“Seresto” collars have been extensively trialled under Australian conditions now, and clients can confidently expect great results with a collar lifespan against fleas for up to 8 months, and against ticks for four months (Please note, Seresto has not been formally registered for tick prevention in Australia yet, although published research showed up to four months protection). Seresto collars are safe for your cat and for your family, as the novel material the collar is made from continuously releases only a tiny amount of insecticide. Even if the collar is chewed up and eaten, the chemicals are not released fast enough to cause significant poisoning. The collars are waterproof, and also have a breaking zone in case of getting caught on a tree or fence.

Currently the only method of combating ticks on cats is Frontline spray applied every three weeks, which while effective is very hard to apply, so the arrival of a safe, easy and effective prevention will save many cat’s lives.

Baby Birds Every spring we are presented with many baby birds by well meaning people who think they are rescuing them. Please try not to touch theses babies. The survival rate for hand raised birds is thought to be less than 25 percent, they have a much better chance of making it if they are left for their mothers to care for. Our wild bird carers call them “kidnapped”, not orphaned. Their mothers are usually nearby and even when on the ground, will still be coming back to look after them. If in danger from predators or cars, just try to put them in a nearby tree or protected spot, and try not to touch them, which can make them smell strange to the mother bird.

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Ashgrove Historical Society Inc. It is unusual to find in our suburbs a family concern that spans the generations. However, in West Ashgrove, the well-known dentist, John O’Hare, carries on a family tradition started by his father, dentist Frank O’Hare. On Saturday, 5 November, John will talk about the O’Hare family practice and their many experiences and connections with the Ashgrove community. Dental care and local history are two of the intertwining themes.

The meeting is in the Ashgrove Library Meeting Room from 10am to 12 noon, including morning tea. Visitors are most welcome.

Following the presentation, the President, Lindy Sugars, will launch the Society’s new publication, Lost Ashgrove, which documents, with images and text, historical and contemporary aspects of the suburb. Copies of the book will be available at monthly meetings and at the Society’s display stalls outside Woolworths, Ashgrove in November.

A deal of local historical information can be accessed on the Society’s web page, including photos, articles and research material. The Society’s archives at present are housed at the Ashgrove Bowls Club and the Ashgrove Library. The filing cabinet the Library contains material that may be immediately relevant to local research on schools, churches, personalities, clubs, houses and businesses. Anyone wishing to access the files may contact Mary de Jabrun on 3366 4662 or email pldejabrun@ hotmail.com Information about the Society or enquiries may be made to the Secretary, Julie Moorhouse on 3366 4621 or email ahs. secretary@bigpond.com

Play ‘The Trout Game’ On Friday 21 October 2016, the Queensland Family History Society (QFHS) will be holding a session of ‘The Trout Game.’ This game is a learning experience in family history techniques. The game enables participants to test their skills in family history by tracing the imaginary Trout family over several centuries using eleven different types of records. . Participants can use their skills using basic research techniques to see if they can get back to the 1500s.One of the aims of the game is to make certain that researchers use all sources that may be available. Often, genealogists have favourite records and tend to overlook or by-pass others that may be useful.

Please note, this activity does not use any electronic resources.

This is a full day activity beginning at 10.00 am and finishing at 4.00 pm, so participants have sufficient time to engage fully in the activity. ‘The Trout Game’ takes place at the Meeting Room of QFHS Library and Resource Centre, 58 Bellevue Avenue, Gaythorne. The Society will provide morning and afternoon tea but participants should bring their own lunch. The cost to participate in the game is $5.00.

Allow yourself the privilege of having a fun day in family history and play ‘The Trout Game’. Numbers are limited and bookings are required. You can find details about how to book on the QFHS website at http://www.qfhs.org.au/events/troutgame. You can also find information about QFHS on our website www.qfhs.org.au. For enquiries, contact the Secretary (email: secretary@qfhs.org.au). website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

Enoggera & Districts Historical Society Inc. ...is back in the Hill’s district!

by Dave Livett

Anyone intending to visit Grovely State School’s 60th anniversary fete on October 8 and/or Mitchelton State School’s centenary celebration on October 22, do please seek out our display. We would love to have a chat with you and show off part of our historical collection.

Our research centre at Enoggera Memorial Hall at the corner of Trundle and Wardell Streets (refidex 139A10); is open every Thursday from 9-1.30pm and at other times by arrangement.

Parking is readily available, approach by either Pratt Street or Glen Alva Terrace. The entrance is wheelchair friendly. BCC bus routes 598, 599 and 350 stop near by and we are close to Enoggera station on the Ferny Grove Line. Visitors and new members are welcome and copies of all our publications are readily available. For more information phone Dave on 3366 3191 view the Enoggera historical Society website or email edhs.secretary@gmail.com.

Catholic Bushwalkers 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.

Ashgrove/The Gap 500 Card Club

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.

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Further information phone Joe 3366 2458, Wednesday evenings.

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Anxiety hurts. I feel it physically in my chest, especially at night when my mind is racing. This is particularly bad when I’m trying to get some sleep before a night shift. I start to worry that I won’t get enough sleep and it isn’t long before I get frustrated with myself. Sometimes when I go to bed I feel anxious about being anxious and this becomes a nasty loop of anxiety feedback. It starts with the initial issues that I’m worried about, like having to find a rental property by the end of the year. Then add my fear of how this feels and how it affects my ability to fall asleep. The result is multiple layers of anxiety.

Anxiety as an emotion is not intrinsically bad. Its presence in my life doesn’t mean there is something wrong with me; quite the reverse. Finding a place to move to is stressful so feeling stressed is normal. Accepting this is an important step in protecting myself from having anxiety about having anxiety.

Jesus experienced anxiety, which proves that the emotion itself is not bad or corrupting. In the garden of Gethsemane he was anxious about dying on the cross and he prayed that there might be another way. He was so filled with anguish that his sweat turned to blood.

Don’t add shame to your anxiety. If you believe anxiety is bad then its presence in your life means that you are bad, or that there is something wrong with you. If that is the case then you may feel isolated and you may hide your fear because people may look down on you. Anxiety is a normal emotion. Let me encourage you not to isolate yourself but seek someone you trust to share how you are struggling and feeling.

Jesus asked his disciples to pray with him. He cried out to his Heavenly Father, expressing his anguish but also his willingness to die on the cross. Christ is described as a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Feeling anxious is not bad but normal.

Cry out to God in your anxiety; ask him to comfort and help you. Confide in a someone you trust and be willing to receive comfort and help from them. We are not meant to suffer anxiety alone, rather we are meant to be help each other live with anxiety.

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Helen Black Amnesty International Amnesty International is a global movement of over 7 million people committed to defending those who are denied justice or freedom. While sometimes it feels like what we do is a drop in the ocean, the campaigning and letter writing can pay off and shows how Amnesty can make a difference. Some recent successes include preventing changes to youth detention laws in the Northern Territory. The Northern Territory government was seeking to rush through changes to bail laws so that pre-trial prison would be the default for children as young as ten charged with crimes who had been found guilty of certain offences before.

After Amnesty supporters reached out to MP Larisa Lee — a key decision-maker in this case — and urged her not to support the changes, she responded that she would not support the changes.

They also reached out to two independent MPs whose position on the motion wasn’t yet clear and in the end, the government did not try to pass the laws partly because they knew they didn’t have the numbers to support the move.

Another success was the recent release of Yecenia Armenta Graciano who in 2012 was beaten and raped by police during 15 hours of torture and forced to “confess” to involvement in her husband’s murder. Amnesty supporters from all over the world sent 300,000 letters, petitions and emails (including 11,000 from Australia) to Mexican authorities urging them to release her immediately. After four years in prison, Yecenia was released and is now involved in running a national campaign in Mexico focused on “breaking the silence” about the sexual violence and torture suffered by women.

The Helen Black Amnesty International group meet between 9-11am on the second Monday of the month in The Gap and would love to hear from anyone interested in knowing more about Amnesty International, or joining our group. Please contact: Di on 3300 1861.

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Ashgrove/The Gap Men’s Shed

A New Executive Team. The executive that has guided the transition of the Men’s Shed to Yoorala Street handed over to a new team at the AGM in September. The membership thanked the outgoing President Jan E and team for the job done to find a new home and get the Shed settled. Jan’s determination and passion for the Shed were hallmarks of his time in the position.

Now it will be up to the new executive to continue to progress the Shed in the coming year, backed up by many others with specific areas of responsibility.

Pétanque. A group from the Shed have been enjoying the hospitality of The Brisbane Petanque Club, playing socially each Wednesday at Kalinga Park. Pétanque is a form of boules where the goal is to toss or roll hollow steel balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball called a cochonnet or jack.

The current form of the game originated in Provence, France.

Play starts at 10.30am and can go all day, after a French theme lunch. The mainly French members have been very generous, not only in their welcome and hospitality, but also in imparting their knowledge and skills. The day is a wonderful cultural exchange and a great opportunity to build friendships. Two of the members of the Shed now have overlapping membership of both clubs, and that number is sure to grow.

Last Sunday week, was an exciting first for Shed Members when invited to play in a competition involving local and visiting clubs. Shed members were presented with a suitably inscribed trophy to mark the occasion.

Wood working and Toy Repair. There have been over 40 requests now for toys to be repaired.

Partner Events. A camping weekend with partners at Mt Barney is set for October 6-9. Some non-camping members will be making day trips to participate.

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The Shed Petanque Team (Pierre, Malcolm, Murray, Tom, Jan, Ron, and Des) with their trophy

Activities. Walks, cards, Pétanque, Tai Chi, toy repair, discussion groups, social club and woodwork all continue to be well supported.

Talks. September’s scheduled talk was scheduled to be by Mike W about his career in public transport covering the South East busway project, light rail possibilities for Brisbane, success of the Gold Coast light rail, and general discussion about public transport in Brisbane.

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 and leave a brief message for Tom (Shed Community Liaison Officer) on 0490 307 657 or 3511 6380, or email at motseyah@ hotmail.com.

The Gap/Ashgrove Branch NSA We were so pleased to welcome Members from the Bardon Branch to our Meetings in August and September. We sincerely hope you enjoyed our programmes. We focus especially on the social aspect of Branch membership. Bev, our invaluable Events Organiser plans well ahead. We are running out of months, but in November the last day trip for the year is to the beautiful Gold Coast hinterland, Numinbah Valley and lunch at the Kingscliff Bowls Club. This will be a relaxing day, the Coach Captain will do all the work! Book and Pay at our October Meeting on Tuesday 18th at the Ashgrove Bowls Club.

Friday 7th October come along and join us at the Gap Tavern for lunch. This is a good time to catch up with friends and have a natter. Meet there at 11.30am, the menu is a good and at your own expense, so your appetite will dictate the cost!!

The Guest Speaker for October will be a wellness expert who will encourage us to grow older with as much grace as possible, maintain a sense of wellbeing and be happy! In November we welcome back the 2Be Soundz a musical duo who were very well received last time. Maree the ‘star’ of the show will be in full voice to beguile and entertain. Don’t miss this one. Bring your friends. Remember, there is always opportunity to lunch with the Members at the Gaythorne RSL after each meeting.

December! Christmas and all that—it’s hard to believe our Christmas lunch is all planned and the big day is Tuesday 6th December at the Arana Leagues Club.

Contact Bev 3300 1226 or 3354 2466 for more details. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

The Physiologix Corner Pain at the Front of Your Knee?

Patellar tendinopathy is common in athletes who perform a lot of repetitive jumping, change of direction and deceleration movements such as basketball, volleyball and tennis players.

It is characterised by pain at the front of the knee just below the patella or where the tendon attaches on the bone. This area becomes subject to forceful repetitive contraction from the large quads muscle group in the front of the thigh. When loading is more than that of the tendon capacity the tendon starts to break down and cause pain.

Assessment by a physiotherapist is recommended as early as pain starts because if left untreated this condition can become persistent and a challenge to treat. The assessment involves taking a thorough history of your normal activity and loading patterns. Often muscle weakness, poor biomechanics, past injuries, and changes in activity levels can be risk factors for developing the condition and need to be addressed appropriately.

Treatment initially is focused around decreasing pain by modifying activity and sporting loads to settle down the tendon pain. Isometric quadriceps exercises have been shown to help with pain relief such as the Spanish squat, wall sit or sustained leg press. (Ask your physio about these). These are recommended to be used frequently like “taking a panadol” when you are feeling sore.

Treatment remains exercise based throughout the rehabilitation period which can be up to 6 months in bad or persistent cases.

An individualised progressive exercise program is advised at least 3x per week in order to build strength and increase the load capacity of the injured patellar tendon. Exercises are progressed over time to include sports specific drills such as jumping and change of direction in order to improve muscle control, power and prevent re-occurrence.

Your physio may recommend referral for other treatment options such as injections and possibly surgery however these are reserved if exercise based treatment fails. Most athletes make a full recovery back to sport with exercise based treatment and avoid a lengthy post surgical rehabilitation .

At Physiologix our physiotherapists are specialists in tendinopathy rehabilitation. If you or you know someone with pain at the front of the knee and are wondering if it might be patellar tendinopathy call our friendly reception staff to make an appointment. Call Physiologix, 200 Settlement Rd, The Gap on (07) 3511 1112. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

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

Hilder Road State School We had a very busy Term 3 and feel rested after the Spring vacation. Coming up at the end of this month is the Gala Dinner for the State Finalists of the Showcase for Excellence Awards. We are entered in the Category of Community Engagement for our work with Fish Creek and its accompanying website.

We are all very excited and looking forward to seeing all of the entrants – it should be a great night for all.

The school celebrated Book Week with students and staff dressing up as their favourite book character.

It was wonderful to see the enthusiasm of everyone sharing their favourite stories and characters. This coincided with the Great Book Swap where students could swap an old, much-loved book for someone else’s much-loved book. A gold coin donation sealed the deal. This money was raised to provide reading resources for indigenous students in remote places.

Most of our Yr 1, 2 and 3 students had the opportunity to listen to a representative from the Spinal Education Awareness Team (SEAT) last term. They were able to hear about ways to remain safe and protect themselves from permanent damage.

The end of the school term coincided with the annual Gap Region Instrumental Primary Performers School (GRIPPS). Seventeen students participated in both choral and instrumental activities over the four days of the camp. It is truly amazing how the children can stretch their skills over such a short period of time. The number of new pieces learned in the week was phenomenal.

Congratulations to all students who participated, and to the teachers, tutors and sponsors – it was a great evening of sensational music.

Congratulations to recent winners of special awards – Hilder Heroes: Daisy B, Lydie D, Keely M, Henry S, Nick D, Adam S, Sunday D, Quinn M, Jasmyne H, Tajge W, Shantese C, Libby P, and Brendan J. Acts of Kindness: Sarah X, Tayissa C, Hunter S, Vivian T, Daisy F, Thomas M, Nick D, Alexandra M, Adison M, William S, Evan B, Conner J, Moses P, Bailey S, James Z, and Mia T. Mathletics Gold Certificates: Lilly S, Oliver C, Sufia K, Cooper M, Izabella S, William S, Justin H, and Quinlan C. Leadership Pins: Bethany D, Katie A, Amelia H, Zac S, and Shantese C. I also congratulate Ruby McC who has been selected for the Brisbane South Region Level 5 Open team for gymnastics and competed at the Qld State titles in September.

Best wishes, Amanda Cooper - Acting Principal

Marist College Ashgrove 2014 Marist graduate Tom Stewart has just been awarded The Phillip Dimmock Memorial Bursary by The University of Queensland.

This $3000 bursary is awarded to a Bachelor of Engineering student with the highest Grade Point Average (GPA) in first year who goes on to commence Civil Engineering in second year.

Tom was fortunate to be at Marist in time to benefit from the amazing new facilities and technology provided by the new Science Centre, so I thought it would be motivating for other Marist students to know of Tom’s progress and achievement. I thought it would also be nice for Tom’s teachers to know how well their former student was doing.

He had wonderful teachers during his time at Marist and ended up Runner-up Dux in his graduating year.

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TOURNAMENT OF THE MINDS - Congratulations to Marist College Ashgroves seven teams who competed in the Queensland Finals on 11 September. The results were amazing. We would like to acknowledge the wonderful efforts of the team facilitators throughout the Finals Series – Primary Lang Lit – Bonny Gerry; Primary Social Sciences – Robyn Brown; Primary Engineering Maths – Anntoinette Restell; Secondary Science Technology – Patrick O’Connor (12R); Secondary Social Sciences – Sandra Rout; Secondary Engineering Maths – Andrew Devoy.

The Secondary Lang Lit team is facilitated by Jack Purtill (12H), with the assistance of Joe O’Toole (11S) and Oliver Carter (11F). The team members are: Nick Anderson (10G); Tom Cruickshank (10F); Will Cruickshank (8F); Mimi Ruiz (8I); Joseph Clarke (8G); Jacob Anderson (7G); Sebastian Towler (7G). They will contest the Australasia Pacific Finals on the Gold Coast in October.

Mr Peter McLoughlin Headmaster

The Gap State High School At The Gap State High School, October is a month where we celebrate the accomplishments of our students in all areas of education and school life – whether it be citizenship, cultural, sporting or academic.

The first celebration is the annual Sports Awards Dinner on Tuesday 18 October in the JA Robertson Hall at The Gap State High School. On this evening we celebrate students’ involvement and achievements in sport throughout 2016. Students receive awards for individual achievements, team successes, including Interschool Sport Premierships, ExtraCurricular Competitions, as

well as District, Met North, Queensland and Australian representation.

The Tula Festival this year is being held over three days Thursday 22, Friday 23 and Saturday 24 October in the J A Robertson Hall and Auditorium. The Year 12 Film, Television and New Media students’ work is judged by external judges and students are presented with awards for their work which they have produced throughout the year.

Year 12 Art students exhibit their work in the setting of an exhibition. The students learn a great deal about cooperation and collaborative work practices while they set up the exhibition. The hanging and displaying of work can be, at times, a fraught experience, but the general consensus amongst the students is that it is immensely rewarding when they see the final results. While the public exposure of ideas, concepts and images, that are often personal and deeply felt, takes courage and nerve, the artists enjoy the feedback from friends, family and the public.

Our final celebrations in October is our annual Senior Awards Ceremony (Years 10 to 12) on Wednesday, 26 October, where we recognise the overall abilities of our senior students.

The Junior Awards Ceremony (Years 7 to 9) will be held on Friday 2 December 2016.

On Monday 10 October our Year 11 students depart for their Leadership Camp where students’ abilities are observed and skills are noted. The nomination and selection process for Leadership positions takes place throughout the month of October leading right up to Speech Night when the 2017 School Captains and Vice-Captains are announced.

Other Leadership roles are announced in early November.

Russell Pollock - Principal

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Ithaca Probus Club 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.

We enjoyed a very interesting talk by Alan Burrell, Managing Director, Mercy Ships Australia on the work of Mercy Ships helping thousands of local people with all sorts of injuries and illnesses, throughout the world, Our speaker this month will be Forensic Psychologist, Donna Lockyer, Regional Director with the Department of Disability and Community Services who’s topic will be “Disabled Justice; Forensic Psychology, Intellectual Disability and the Criminal Justice System in 2016”.

Last month we enjoyed a guided tour of the historic Fort Lytton followed by a great lunch at the Royal Queensland Yacht Club. In October we are embarking on a “ History, Mystery and Pastry Tour”. This will include a guided history tour from Logan Village to Tamborine Village, lunch at the Shearer’s Arms Tavern at Ormeau followed by a mystery site visit, taste testing at a pastry factory and then more taste testing at a strawberry farm.

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 October club meeting or any other meeting in 2016 as a guest or as a prospective member, please phone our Club Membership Officer, Caroline Graham Ph 3300 2641.

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Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club News ANNUAL GARAGE SALE Come one come all to the Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club Annual Garage Sale.

Our 37th Annual Garage sale is scheduled for Saturday 15th October from 6.00am to 12.00 noon.

This is an annual highlight for the club and the local community. As in the past it will be held at The Gap Football Club, 25 Glenaffric Street, The Gap. Look out for our flyer in your letterbox.

The club appeals for recyclable items in good condition, for sale to assist in raising monies for the local community.

We are looking for items such as toys, books, small furniture items, kitchenware, baby gear, glassware, crockery and china, CD’s and DVD’s, pot plants, records, garden tools, hand tools, jewellery, sports gear, clothing in good condition, games and puzzles, Manchester, Pots and Pans, Fashion Accessories, Paintings etc. Unwanted Collectibles and Antiques are especially welcome. So go through your cupboards and have a good clean out and help our local community charities.

Drop Off your items at the Gap Football Club, 25 Glenaffric Street The Gap from Friday 14th October after 7.00am. All recyclable items should be in good condition for resale. Collection of goods may be arranged on Friday 14th provided a booking is made beforehand- for details see our ad in this edition.

MELBOURNE CUP TRIFECTA Yes, it’s nearly time for Melbourne Cup again. Tickets will be on sale soon for our Melbourne Cup TRIFECTA. Tickets will be sold by our members at Dan Murphy’s at The Gap Tavern, at Ashgrove Shopping Centre near Flight Centre and at The Gap Shopping Centre. Dates of

sale will be advertised in a future Western Echo Bulletin.

A $1000 prize will be awarded to the lucky winner.

CHRISTMAS CAKES ON SALE SOON Our end of year fund raising incorporates the sale of hundreds of Christmas Cakes.

We will be selling from various outlets including the Wesley Hospital, the PA Hospital, the Gap Shopping Centre, and also distributed through many of our small business associates.

We aim to sell hundreds of cakes this year the profits of which will be distributed to local community groups and Lions supported research centres.

We also have some small business and organisations that prefer to present Lions cakes to their staff as a Christmas gesture. You can participate in this program whilst supporting a good cause by contacting one of our club representatives. We

are happy to deliver to your business premises.

Please support this worthy cause and consider giving a cake to your friends and relatives as an alternative gift for Christmas.

FUNDRAISING Over the last 12 months our club has conducted fund raising for cyclone victims, those affected by floods in Queensland and New South Wales, farmers in drought affected areas, major catastrophes overseas, as well as general fund raising in our local region.

None of this would have been possible without the support of business in Ashgrove and The Gap who have generously allowed our club to raise funds on or near their premises and we thank all the residents and visitors to our region who have supported our fund raising endeavours. We

sincerely thank all those who have contributed.

Your donations are at work in many of our local community groups

MEMBERSHIP If helping others in your community who are less fortunate than you has some appeal, or you would like to get together socially to make new friends, then being a member of Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club may interest you.

We have 2 dinner meetings a month on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday at Ashgrove Golf Club, with special guest speakers appearing on a monthly basis. If you would like to know more, or you would like to come along to dinner one night at the clubs cost, please call our Membership Chairman Dennis Wogan Ph 0427 194 306 and he will be happy to discuss a visit or membership with you.

Local Probus Clubs Say No To Ageism Probus Clubs in the North Brisbane Region are proud of the fact that they have actively responded to the theme of the October 01, International Day of Older Persons for 2016 “Take a Stand Against Ageism”.

Ms. Lesley Caladine, President of the Probus Club of Mitchelton Inc. is urging the community to reflect and appreciate the contributions that older people make to society.

“It is estimated that 15% of Queenslanders are aged 65 plus. Increasingly, in a fast ageing world, older people will play a critical and positive role.

In addition to supporting their families, caring responsibilities for grandchildren and parents, many active retirees are consciously increasing their participation in their local communities.” Ms Caladine added, “Throughout Queensland we have 11,000 members in a network of

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147 Probus Clubs, who enjoy regular opportunities to progress healthy minds and active bodies through social interaction and activities, expand interests and to enjoy the fellowship of new friends.

“Club activities directly address the issue of social isolation which can affect mental and physical health and may cause deterioration of a person’s sense of confidence and security.”

“Probus is an association for active members of the community, and for those no longer working full time, to join together in clubs for a new lease of life. Club membership provides our members with enjoyment and fun in their retirement, with like-minded people.” “ We w e l c o m e t h e opportunity to share our experience and knowledge, give our members the opportunity to develop new interests and stay active. Listen to experts talk at club meetings

on a wide variety of topics, and join in activities you may never have considered before.

Probus is all about fostering the wellbeing and involvement of older people in their community, and we say no to ageism.”

Lesley finally concluded “This year, the World Health Organization adopted the Global Strategy and Action Plan on Ageing and Health and a related resolution at the 69th World Health Assembly, in which the WHO DirectorGeneral is called on to lead a Global Campaign to Combat Ageism, to support local and international efforts to change policies and practices.

Fore more 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.

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Lions Clubs Announce $100,000 In Grants Lions Clubs donated more than $100,000 to community projects throughout Australia through the Lions Australia’s Community 100 program.

The program marking the Centenary of the organisations, will assist more than 100 worthy causes around Australia.

700 community organisations applied for funds under the program that was supported by Country Style magazine. Projects included support for people with dementia, sports programs to integrate refugees, resilience building workshops for at-risk youth, community gardens as well as domestic violence and mental health initiatives.

Rob Oerlemans, Lions Australia Executive Officer said the Community 100 program has highlighted how many fantastic projects there are and how these grants can fund a much needed piece of equipment or keep a meal program running, for example.

“These amazing projects can make a significant impact to their local communities, and what better way to celebrate 100 years of service than by doing what has made us great, helping others,” said Mr. Oerlemans.

“For 100 years Lions have shared a core belief that the community is what we make it and Lions Australia’s Community 100 program celebrates this belief.”

We are proud to announce that our local Voices of Birralee have won the Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club Award.

Voices of Birralee is a Brisbane-based non-profit child and youth choral organisation founded in 1995

by Artistic Director Julie Christiansen, OAM, with its head-quarters in Bardon in Brisbane’s inner west.

The organisation comprises nine ensembles (around 400 choristers) which have attained a remarkable level of

professionalism, while being highly acclaimed by national and international audiences.

In 2014, Voices of Birralee was selected in a nation-wide bid to provide choristers to sing

at the WW1 Commemorative events on the Western Front during the centenary period from 2015 -2019 Congratulations Birralee Singers

ASHGROVE/THE GAP LIONS CLUB

ANNUAL GARAGE SALE WHEN: Saturday 15 October 2016 at 6am to 12 noon WHERE: The Gap Football Club, 25 Glenaffric Street, The Gap PRELOVED GOODS: Only saleable items please. The Lions Club are looking for resalable items in good condition to raise money for local charities. Please NO WASTE MATERIAL OR JUNK. Items may include: Antiques Collectables Kitchenware Glassware Crockery – China Cooking utensils Clothing Manchester Jewellery Fashion Accessories Baby Gear Toys Games & Puzzles Paintings & Artwork Books and Comics Sports Gear CDs and DVDs etc Records Hand Tools Garden Tools Pot Plants Small furniture items All items sold “as is” with no guarantees for quality and fitness for purpose

EXCLUSIONS: Lions are NOT able to accept the following: mattresses, white goods – fridges, washing machines, stoves etc; computers and office equipment, televisions, sound systems and plug in electrical goods. Large and heavy furniture items will NOT be accepted. Acceptance of furniture is at the discretion of the collectors.

DROP OFF: Please drop off donations to The Gap Football Club on FRIDAY 14 October from 7am. Alternative pickup: Lions will be able to pick up goods on Friday, provided a booking is made in advance (see details/phone numbers below) Contacts for donations and pickups:

John Rinder 3300 3560

Ray Pascual 3300 6508

Trevor Sleep 3300 2924

email: lrinder@bigpond.net.au

Please mark this event in your diary - and thanks for your support website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

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Shed Happens for Men at The Gap/ Ashgrove There were two Shed Nights in September. Thirty fellows gathered at the Queensland Parliament on Thursday, September 8 for an “up market barbecue” in he Speakers Courtyard. A small fire in the barbecue added to the excitement… fortunately without mishap or injury.

Retiring to the Red Chamber, (former Upper House Chamber) Alan interviewed former ALP Goss Government Minister, Patrick Comben AM, and former Liberal Member for Baroona, Dr Dennis Young active in Parliamentary Committee work during his term.

Pat told of riding a horse from Cairns to Brisbane to draw attention to Queensland’s electoral “gerrymander” of the 1970s and 80s. After a number of attempts he was elected to State Parliament as Member for Windsor in 1983 and was Minister for the Environment from 1989, doubling the size of Queensland’s National Parks.

Dennis returned to the Queensland Police after leaving Parliament. He has had a distinguished academic career and is a community leader in Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Allied Health issues.

At the regular Shed Night on September 20 Ian Orchard stepped in for Alan Sherlock as interviewer. Ian interviewed Mike Clancy… no stranger to Shed Night. Mike answered questions about his early experience in engineering in Western Australia as well as in Southeast Asia, Europe and the South Pacific. Mike enjoys recounting how he proposed to his wife Margaret on the very day that they met in Perth. Margaret’s version is that she was tempted to accept immediately but waited just a short time.

Earlier in his career Michael had worked in Papua New Guinea, England and the North Sea. In more recent years he has been involved

in engineering projects on the Gold Coast Seaway,the Gateway Arterial Road, the electrification of the Queensland Rail Line project to the north. Michael also recounted his contribution to the heritage listed Shorncliffe Pier and the William Taylor Bridge. Michael shared his involvement with the Federal Airports Corporation in the expansion of the apron at The Gold Coast, as well at the Sunshine Coast Airport and groundbreaking work with the Queensland Fire and Rescue service.

The Gap resident, Neville Robinson, answered questions from Ian about his 40 years managerial and technical experience in exploration, and project development in the resources and energy industries, and spending six years working with coal seam gas.

His earlier work included projects in the North Sea, and Europe, following a hitch

Community Shed Night ,Ashgrove Bowls Club is on again!

hike around Japan and the USSR, before a trans-Siberian train trip across to Berlin.

Neville worked offshore in the Shetland Islands and Norway.

Neville married Sylvia in her home country of Brazil in 1977. Returning to Australia he worked in various locations in West Africa, Argentina , the USA, the Philippines and India.

Our popular Community Shed Night will be held this

year on Friday 28 October at the Ashgrove Bowls Club, where our womenfolk join us for an ‘up-market barbecue’ cooked by our resident Chef and sponsor Uwe Meixner.

See us on Facebook The Gap/Ashgrove ”Shed Night” or website www. shedhappensformen.com.au , email: gapshednight @gmail. com or contact Alan on 3351 2538 or 0428 336 668 or Lionel on 3300 6343

An Opportunity for Everyone To Try Lawn Bowls On a miserably wet (so wet in fact some were considering the building of an ark!)Sunday in June the Ashgrove Bowls Club were to host their annual Barefoot Bowls Open Day where the public were invited to come along and try bowls.

On the same day the Club also provides the opportunity for a Rotary vs. Lions Challenge and BBQ Lunch. Unfortunately due to servere wet weather the Club was forced postpone the open day and the Rotary vs.

Lions event.

The Open Day has been rescheduled and will happen on Sunday 30 October from 11am to 4pm. It's a fun day out for all the family and it's free!

Appreciation and thanks are also extended to the sponsors of the day - Discover Travel & Cruise The Gap;

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Hon. Kate Jones Member for Ashgrove, K.M. Smith Funeral Directors and Cr. Steven Toomey The Gap Ward.

The Open Day is held in honour of the late Neil Humphrey and money donated and raised on the day will be given to Prostate Cancer Research.

The club wish to thank all those who indicated their

participation on the day and hope everyone will consider attending the Open Day and hotly contested match between our local Rotary and Lions Clubs on Sunday 30 October!

Ashgrove Bowls Club is situated in Yoku Road Ashgrove, opposite the GPS and Valleys Cricket Clubs.

For more informantion call Stewart on 3300 3689.

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Ashgrove Bowls Club Invites you to attend our

OPEN DAY

Sponsored by:-

Discover Travel & Cruise, The Gap Hon. Kate Jones - Member for Ashgrove K.M. Smith Funeral Directors.

Cr. Steven Toomey - The Gap Ward The Open Day is held in honour of the late Neil Humphrey your donations going to Prostate Cancer Research

It’s FREE & it’s FUN!

Sunday 30th October Anytime from 11am to 4pm

The Bar is Open & a Sausage Sizzle Available!

• Wear flat soled shoes or bare feet • Bowls provided at no cost and our members will be on hand to show you how to play & start you playing Bowls.

For enquiries contact Stewart Wallace 3300 3689 or email stewmargo.wallace@bigpond.com

Ashgrove Bowls Club Yoku Road, Ashgrove

website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

(opposite GPS & Valleys)

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CHESS T'MINIT with The Gap Chess Club The Gap Chess Club hosted Bullwinkle Chess Club in September, an annual event on both club’s calendar. With four players on both teams the usual single long game format was replaced by an all-play-all rapid chess series of rounds.

When the dust settled at the end of the evening, Bullwinkle had triumphed in 2 of the 3 rounds played, with Andrew Mather, supported by Tony, Josh and Adam Morris tying the third round. Fourteen players are competing in the Allegro (rapid chess) tournament which is being played in a double round-robin format. At an early stage in this 26 game event Cameron De Vere has 8 points from 8 games played, a healthy three points clear of Joshua Morris and Andrew Robinson.

The Marcus Porter Memorial tournament will be held on Fridays 21 and 28 October at Marist Brothers Ashgrove. Anybody interested in playing should go to http:// www.thegapchessclub.org.au/ for more information.

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 is a famous composition known as the Saavedra position named from the person who first realised that white could win. What are white’s moves? (hint, the first one is obvious, but a strategy is then required). For a solution for this months and many previous chess puzzles, visit http:// www.thegapchessclub.org.au/ chess_problems/puzzle_index. htm . Solution to last month’s puzzle. Rf6+ unpins black’s rook at g7, which can then capture white’s bishop.

Mitchelton & Districts Garden Club Inc. The next meeting of the Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club at the Enoggera Memorial Hall is on Thursday, 3rd November. A guest speaker has not been engaged. Instead, a Question and Answer Session will be held. Those attending are requested to have their gardening questions ready, with specimens if necessary, and an endeavour will be made to solve their problems. Over the years some club members have gained a vast knowledge and experience of horticultural matters and their answers should be adequate. If not, research will be done. During 2016, attendance at the meetings and membership have increased and this informal November meeting will give everyone more time to converse with each other and in doing so, share what’s happening in their gardens.

By now, spring annuals should be in full bloom. To keep them flowering, remove the faded blooms. Once these are allowed to go to seed the plant puts all its energy into making seed and not new flowers. It is also time to plant hardy, care free summer annuals such as zinnia, African marigolds, gomphrena (bachelor’s buttons), alyssum and portulaca.

To extend the harvest, vegetable growers should plant more lettuce, cucumber, radish, sweetcorn and tomatoes. If the cucumbers and tomatoes are grown with support to keep the foliage off the ground, there’s a better chance of avoiding attacks of fungal diseases. Those who have space should plant pumpkin seeds to ensure they have pumpkins for winter. Don’t forget to keep your soil well mulched to conserve moisture, but do not let the mulch touch the plants.

Morning tea is served at 9.45am and the meeting will commence immediately after that at 10am. Visitors and new members are most welcome.

The Enoggera Memorial Hall is situated at the corner of Wardell and Trundle Streets, Enoggera. It is close to public transport and accessible by wheel chair.

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

The Gap Garden Club Est. 1963 Our trip to the Laidley Spring Festival was a lovely day spent admiring gardens and the very green countryside as well as enjoying the plants and exhibits at the local community hall.

Our next field trip will be on Friday 7th October to the Brisbane International Garden Show at Strathpine, there are seats still available on the coach for Garden Club members - this is the second year this event has been held, and well worth a visit.

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.

Tickets will be on sale at the September and October meetings.

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.

Our next meeting is on Tuesday 25th October at The Gap Football Club in

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Glenaffric Street, The Gap commencing at 9.30am. Pleas contact Rae, the Membership Co -Ordinator for further information or visit our website www.thegapgardenclub.org.au

Community Supporting Police

Community Supporting Police (CSP) aims to foster friendship with police and their families. CSP are achieving this by selling merchandise, Behind the Crime and bus trips to help raise funds for police/families in crisis. CSP provides six units near major hospitals in Brisbane suppling furniture, linen etc.

For more information go to http://www.csp.asn.com.au/ or info@csp.asn.au. When booking please ask for other pick up areas. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

Watch out for the litter-go-round E v e r y t i m e t h e r e ’s a downpour of rain, a huge amount of litter gets washed into our local creeks eventually going into Moreton Bay and then the Pacific Ocean.

The Australian Marine Conservation Society has estimated 7 million tonnes of litter enter the world’s oceans each year.

A lot of the litter is takeaway food containers, plastic bags and bottles but a surprising amount is the stuff in your backyard.

Yes you could be a litterer.

You would be amazed at what your local bushcarers have pulled out of the creek in the last few years: • bicycles and scooters • lots of excellent rope and buckets • garden furniture • hoses • tyres • toys • building materials including timber, bricks and pipes • swarf • sports equipment especially tennis and soccer balls Sound familiar?

You don’t have to live on the actual creek bank for your stuff to wash away. When

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Volunteers remove a large concrete pipe from Enoggera Creek. PHOTO: Mark Crocker.

there’s heavy rain overland flows can woosh your stuff along and down to the creek.

As they say, if there’s a storm expected make sure everything is your garden is securely stowed away.

Glenella Planting 10am-12noon Saturday 19 November Come along to a community planting at Glenella Park

10am-12noon on Saturday 19 November.

Glenella Park is located at the eastern cul-de-sac end of Glenella Street The Gap. Fish Creek, which runs along the side of the park, has been suffering problems with erosion. Several native trees have been undercut and fallen into the creek.

Brisbane City Council has undertaken remedial work to

www.patenparknativenursery.org.au

Australian Citrus Since restaurants have discovered how delectable many of our native plants are, it has been popular to grow the finger lime (Citrus australasica). There are other Australian plants that grow well in our area that belong to the citrus family that can also be recommended eating. The native lime (Citrus australis) is naturally found in dry rainforest from Beenleigh to

Gympie. This large shrub has dark green, aromatic leaves.

The white flowers in spring are followed by rounded, green, edible fruit that grow to approximately 6.5 cm.

Another genus in the citrus family is Acronychia. Unlike Citrus sp., these small trees are thorn-less, and their fruit is smaller and lobed. Non the less the fruit of many of these small trees are refreshingly lemony.

Two species that are found locally in subtropical and dry

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Acronychia oblongifolia Photo: Robert Whyte

rainforest and their edges are A. laevis and A. oblongifolia.

Although both are edible, the fruit of the hard aspen (A. laevis) is less palatable.

With its dark, glossy leaves and clusters of creamy-white flowers throughout summer

restore the bank. Now we are going to plant into the bank to make it more resilient to flooding.

If you are coming along, please cover up and wear boots, a hat, sunscreen and insect repellent. Following planting and watering, we’ll be having morning tea.

For more information email Marina Novak: marinajnovak@gmail.com. followed by pink/purple angled fruit, this plant is an attractive garden specimen in sunny or partly shaded areas.

The white acronychia (A. oblongifolia) is another plant suitable for the home garden.

Like the hard aspen, the leaves are dotted with oil glands that give off a pleasant aroma when crushed. It too has clusters of white flowers over summer and autumn followed by fleshy white fruit with 4 lobes in late winter and spring. In cultivation it grows best in well drained soil in a sunny or filtered light position. Both species are important food sources for a variety of fruiteating birds and their use in gardens creates wildlife habitat.

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Reflections...

by Richard Speechley

In the last issue of The Western Echo Ward Happenings by Councillor Steven Toomey (August 2016), the community was advised on the pending upgrade of the Walton Bridge Reserve, Waterworks Road, The Gap, along with works to many other parks throughout surrounding suburbs.

As part of the upgrade the amenity block at Walton Bridge Reserve will be relocated and the aim is to digitally retain the existing mural and and transfer the artwork to the new amenity block is commended.

The mural, created by artist Jamie Maclean in 2005 assisted by Grade 7 students of The Gap State School has a strong local content, depicting events and historical snapshots both past and present.

The Gap Historical Society has a booklet which explains the references to the artwork in the mural and is reproduced below: Observant readers will have noticed that the recently erected toilet block at the Walton Bridge Reserve, has now been painted with a most appropriate mural which depicts many important aspects of historical events from our local area, from early days through to the present, the

main focus being on Walton Bridge and the Walton Bridge Reserve.

Artist and designer Jamie Maclean of Mitchelton was engaged by the Brisbane City Council to create such a masterpiece.

After consultation with members of local history groups and viewing hundreds of very old photographs and reading many stories of events past and present, Jamie then approached the Grade 7 pupils of The Gap State School to find what the district’s younger people felt best conveyed the past, and also enlisted them in assisting with designing and painting the mural.

Before this could take place Jamie had the block rendered with cement to form a smooth surface and also produced a scale model on which he sketched out the proposed mural. The completed work now stands as a tribute to the past through to the present, with the following interpretation helping to convey its meaning.

Front to Enoggera Creek (east) The lower area (base of the toilet block) shows Enoggera Creek in all its grandeur of earlier days with catfish, rainbow fish, eels and cudgeons, which would

Featuring Walton Bridge, and Walton owned by Jesse Paten

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The Gap State School 2005 Year 7 Mural team at work creating the colourful masterpiece

occupy young boys and girls as they tried to catch them with a hook on a short line attached to a stick, or to plunge a bottle with a bit of meat inside, while the cheeky turtle is rising to the surface for a gulp of air and Coney Creek and green thighed frogs sun themselves on leaves as dragonflies hover above.

Many butterflies show how abundant they were and also in recognition of members of the Smith family from across Fish Creek, who were collectors of note.

Looking through to the inside of the left toilet (male & female) is another aspect of the creek with an aboriginal man casting a string net for fish while the women gather reeds and water plants as a reminder of the Turrbal and Undambi tribes who once peopled the area. Above this are the powerful and tawny frogmouth, birds which once were plentiful - street lighting and cars being greatly responsible for their demise in our district, almost to extinction. To the right and on the inside dividing wall a scene depicting fish restocking in the creek during a SOWN working bee.

Fronting Waterworks Road (south) - pictured above The scene is derived from a

photograph showing members of the local Bennett family enjoying a picnic, not too long after the original concrete Walton Bridge was opened on 30 April 1900. The previous, low-set wooden bridge was washed away by floodwaters.

The fashionable long skirts gave way to briefer attire, worn in later years. A beautiful straw-necked ibis and paleheaded rosellas are birds which frequented our creeks and swamps. The man on the left is from a 1924 snap of plumber James Campbell who reminds us of the tradesmen who worked on the erection of many homes built for soldier settlers following WWI, and the founding of our poultry farming industry. Everyone is enjoying a rest day at Walton Bridge Reserve.

Fish Creek Wall (facing north) pictured top of page 31 Many a good time was had by local youth on their horses, as did the four riders in the Brisbane Telegraph photograph taken in the 1950s.

Buses were used to convey many school and church groups etc. to the area for great picnics and sports days.

It was from the left, on the town side of the bridge, where Mr Auriac began our first bus (Continued on Page 31)

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service in 1923, using a T Model Ford bus licensed to carry 18 passengers. The trip to Federal Street Red Hill cost 6D for adults an one penny per child, each way.

The camp fire and concerts - especially Guy Fawkes fires - as presented by radio station 4KQ, from the back of a truck, raised much needed funds for our only school, while the greasy pig which is depicted on the mural, gave much amusement and hilarity to many occasions.

The orchard is a reminder of the endeavours of early settlers who tried their hand at growing various crops from citrus to apples, stone fruit to grapes.

All of the pictures in the “Sketchbook” section have been designed and painted by the Grade 7 Mural group from The Gap State School.

Wall Facing Police Station (west) pictured far left p30 This is the main feature wall and shows a view of Walton Bridge circa 1915 and on the left a view of “Walton” the house owned by Jesse Paten and the house from

which Walton Bridge was named.

Press cuttings of the opening of the bridge and a luncheon menu from the opening day are reproduced to give a sense of the historical occasion of the opening of Walton Bridge. Also depicted is a Methodist church picnic from the 1950s and an accordion player, while tucked away in the trees is a car parked for a romantic interlude. At the top right of the picture is what many locals believe to be the oldest house in The Gap, with the Walton Bridge - Ashgrove - Albert Street bus parked in front.

The Sketchbook section again shows various activities at the reserve, proving to be a popular site for picnics, games and many scouting events.

After the establishment of a Cub pack in 1951, the area was widely used by cubs and scouts alike.

F i n a l l y, t h e acknowledgement panel honours those who make the mural possible.

Inside Right Side (male or female) pictured above right This section is dedicated

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The inside right (male or female) hghlights the local work of Save Out Waterways Now - SOWN volunteers along Enoggera and Fish Creeks

to the activities of Save Our Waterways Now (SOWN) and depicts a working bee where members remove weeds and rubbish from the creek and replant native species.

Much of the immediate area of Enoggera and Fish creeks has been gradually restored to

its former glory. A great job done by these dedicated local volunteers. It also shows Rob Whyte, who for some time was the volunteer coordinator for SOWN groups, is captured in the scene, as well as his highly colourful and ever-present, trademark sock protectors.

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