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TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN 1365, 5 NOV 2013

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In the lead-up to Remembrance Day, Tamborine Mountain RSL Sub-branch President John Brookes explains the significance of the 11th of November (Page 2); while a national project (pictured) to commemorate Anzac Day 2015 has captured the imagination of the crafting community (Page 3).

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Australia’s debt to our war fallen: Remembrance Day 11 November

EMEMBRANCE Day is the day Australians remember all those who have died in war. Each year, at 11am on 11 November, people pause for a minute in silence to remember and reflect on the 102,000 men and women who gave their lives while serving Australia in wars, conflicts and peace operations since federation. This year Remembrance Day falls on a Monday and holds extra significance with the recent announcement of the cessation of Australian active service in Afghanistan. There have been 40 Australian service personnel killed in Afghanistan and more than 200 seriously wounded. At 11am on 11 November 1918 an armistice brought to an end four years of hostilities and destruction. In many countries around the world people celebrated the return of peace, while also reflecting on the extraordinary loss and suffering caused by World War One. In Australia, thousands of families, widows and children still grieved for their losses and many thousands of those soldiers who did return, sustained for many years the pain of their wounds, both physical and mental. No city or town in this country, no matter how small, was unaffected by the loss or injury to their menfolk, as the many memorials, simple

and grand, throughout our nation will attest. Following World War Two the Australian Government agreed to the British proposal that Armistice Day be renamed Remembrance Day to commemorate those who were killed in both world wars. Today the loss of Australian lives from all wars and conflicts is commemorated on Remembrance Day. On this, the 95th anniversary of the end of the Great War, Tamborine Mountain RSL will hold a Remembrance Day commemorative service at the War Memorial. All of the Mountain schools will lay a wreath and members of the community are also welcome to lay a wreath. Formup is at 10.30am, with the service due to commence at 10.42. An invitation is extended to anyone wishing to join the members of the RSL at the Bowls Club in Beacon Road for light refreshments after the service. Tamborine Mountain RSL is supporting the Queensland RSL Poppy Appeal with poppies on sale tomorrow (Wednesday 6 November) and Saturday (10 November). Poppies will also be on sale at selected retail outlets. John Brookes President Tamborine Mtn RSL Sub-branch

Support for local green initiatives

LMOST $80,000 has been provided to 18 groups and individuals to deliver community-based environmental initiatives as part of Scenic Rim Council’s 2013/14 Environmental Grants program. They include: • Tamborine Mountain Landcare Inc. – $31,000 for works in Council reserves for biodiversity corridors across Tamborine Mountain. • Tamborine Mountain Rainforest Trust – $700 for weeding of Crawford Corner • Tamborine Mountain Rainforest Trust –

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN NEWS PO Box 118 North Tamborine Qld 4272 Phone 5545 3170 or 0431 722 177 editor@tamborinemountainnews.com Managing Editor: Gary Stubbs News Editor: Lisa Stubbs Printed in the Scenic Rim by Beaudesert Times Our masthead features the Great Barred Frog (Mixophyes fasciolatus), a ground-dwelling amphibian native to the rainforests of the Tamborine Mountain area. 2 – TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN NEWS VOL. 1365, 5 NOVEMBER, 2013

$700 for weeding of Howard’s Place, Main Street. • Tamborine Mountain State High School P&C – $2000 for Power Down, transition to renewable energy technology, and • Beechmont District Landcare – $5000 for restoration of Back Creek riparian areas in Timbarra, Akoonah and Denham reserves. * Final allocation of grants is subject to the successful applicants accepting the terms and conditions of Council’s funding agreement.

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Craft circles to transform city square into Flanders field

T is almost a century since Canadian surgeon John McCrae wrote of the poppies growing in the Belgium battlefields, and now the blood-red blooms that have become a symbol of Remembrance Day will form an ambitious exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of Anzac Day in 2015. Melbourne’s Federation Square will be transformed into a Flanders field when thousands of poppies, created by crafty people from across the country, including Tamborine Mountain, are ‘planted’ to form a stunning outdoor exhibition. As well as commemorating Australia’s role in World War One, the exhibition will be a tribute to all Australian servicemen and women and their sacrifice in all conflicts and peace-keeping operations during the past 100 years. Although the organisers, Melbourne-based fibre artists, Lynn Berry and Margaret Knight, sounded the clarion call for 5000 poppies by 2015, that figure is certain to be exceeded as the project has captured the imagination of the crafting community around the world. “To date, 3000 poppies have been received in slightly more than four months since the project commenced, with contributions from the USA and UK and hundreds of poppies being received each week,” said Lynn. Poppies, in any shade of red and no more than 15 centimetres in diameter, can be crocheted, knitted, felted or sewn from any material which can be displayed temporarily outdoors. Anyone needing inspiration can find knitting and crocheting patterns for the poppies on the blog, 5000poppies.wordpress.com and on the Facebook page 5000Poppies. The hinterland contact for the project is ‘Pammy Frangipani’ on mobile 0419 528 401. “We would love to see the project live on as a perpetual tribute, but in the event that does not happen, the poppies will be donated to a number of charitable organisations,” said Lynn.

Planning for next craft show

NOTHER successful Craft Extravaganza is over and planning has started for the three-day Mother’s Day show which will be held from Friday 9 May to Sunday 11 May next year Our recently concluded show enjoyed perfect spring weather and was again well attended with lots of new visitors who were amazed at the range and quality of the craft on exhibition. As we do each year, we had a number of new crafters whose work was well received with multi-media projects, hand painted merino wool scarves, tiered china plates, hand-made felt ribbons, shabby chic furniture and our ever popular old wares and bric-a-brac. For the second year running our ‘Friendly Fireman’ who points the way to the craft show was vandalized. It’s hard to understand what makes people want to hurt a fund-raiser for such a worthy cause, particularly with the dangerous fire season facing us. Lloyd Holloway

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REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE

DENISE MURRAY & PENE EDWARDS Bronze sculptures by Denise Murray Paintings by Pene Edwards October 20 to November 21

Secret Garden Independent Bookshop

At the Tamborine Mountain War Memorial Monday 11 November 2013. Form up at 10.30am. Service to commence at 10.42am. Anyone welcome to lay a wreath.

Wholehearted Food Mondo Organics By Brenda Fawdon SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2.30pm: Book Launch 3pm: Cooking Demonstration Local Scenic Rim Resident Chef/Owner of Mondo Organics, Australia’s first licenced Organic Restaurant and Cooking School Published by University Queensland Press

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An Aladdin’s cave of treasures goes under the hammer

Medieval sword bears the stamp of its German maker, Stantler

medieval sword by one of Europe’s celebrated craftsmen is among 583 treasures to be auctioned at Mudgeeraba at the weekend. The house contents sale is the estate of the late Herb Berger, a former owner of Fitzroy Auctions, Melbourne, who accumulated an amazing array of antiques and collectibles during his 30-year career. Most of the items to be auctioned from 11am on Sunday, October 10, have been in storage since Mr Berger’s death in 2001, including the sword which was discovered recently in a shed. The double edged fighting sword, crafted by Stantler in Munich between 1550 and 1580, measures 173 centimetres and weighs 4.37 kilos. Its quillion forms a crucifix 54 centimetres wide and the oak timber grip, topped by a faceted pommel, still has a remnant of leather. Tamborine Mountain antiques dealer and auctioneer, Lionel Evans expects keen interest in the sword as Stantler is considered one of the significant makers of the period and the celebrated Wallace collection in London has only one example of a Stantler sword. “These were used by men of stature who were hired out to European armies and, because they were considered equal in devastation to 10 men with a single sword, were awarded double pay,” said Lionel. Other weaponry to go under the hammer on Sunday includes a medieval crossbow, helmets, shields and Aboriginal and Oceanic artifacts, among them a shark’s tooth sword and a reed cuirass (armour) from the Gilbert Islands. Art lovers will not be disappointed, with ivory and gilt bronze figures by sculptors including Louis Sasson, Russian icons and a 19th century harp and art works by Robert Dickinson, John Mogford, Robert Herdman and Norman Lindsay among the eclectic mix. Nineteenth century polar bear and leopard skins, a four poster bed, important Australian, European and English furniture, and a fabulous collection of more than 50 walking sticks, many with ivory mounts, and a goldtopped cane presented to Sidney “Charlie Chan” Toler will also be sold. The auction, which will be conducted by Aalders Auctions under the auspices of Queenslander auctioneer Stephen Cheney, will be held on Sunday at 482 Springbrook Road, Mudgeeraba, with viewing of the items on Thursday from 1 to 4pm, Friday and Saturday from 10am to 4pm and auction day from 9am to 11am.

Author tells the whole food Walking with nature interested in learning more about Tamborine THOSE Mountain’s natural history can join the monthly truth about healthy eating nature walks organised by the Tamborine Mountain

HEN it comes to healthy food choices, Brenda Fawdon believes it is possible to have your cake and eat it. The author of Wholehearted Food, to be launched at Marks and Gardner Gallery on November 10, Brenda believes we are being bombarded with conflicting and confusing information about diet and nutrition but may feel powerless to change the habits of a lifetime. “Every day there is a new headline about the damaging effects of our diets,” said Brenda, who opened Australia’s first licensed organic restaurant, Mondo Organics, at Brisbane’s West End. “Sugar makes you obese! Processed food will kill you! We are poisoning our children! Vegetable oil gives you cancer! “When supermarket shelves contain little else but processed foods, where and how does one make the change?” In her new book, Brenda shares her passion for using organic, unrefined and sustainable products to create easy-to-cook and nourishing meals that promote vitality, good health and well-being without sacrificing flavour. “Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy a piece of cake – it’s just that I prefer cakes made with nourishing ingredients,” said Brenda,

Brenda Fawdon

who moved to Tamborine Mountain in 2010 and has transformed her patch of earth into an organic orchard and seasonal kitchen garden. “We all have a choice, so make your choices count. “If you choose food as close to its natural state as possible, grown with integrity, you will be eating your way to better health.”

Natural History Association. These walks are now held on the last Saturday of every month and are open to members and visitors (though visitors who wish to do the walks regularly will be asked to join the association). Starting times will be notified each month either by direct email to regular walkers or on the TMNHA website. The walks are of short duration – usually two to three hours – and tend to start earlier in summer than in winter. They are usually held in the morning, with some walks being organised for afternoon or evening. Different parts of the mountain are explored each month and the venue is usually a mystery, except to the walk leader, as it can change at the last minute due to weather or other conditions. Some walks take place in national parks but most are on public or private land. All leave from the Visitor Information Centre at Doughty Park. If you are interested in exploring the by-ways of the mountain and learning about its birds, mammals, reptiles, insects and plants, please contact Julie or David at email: naturewalk@naturalhistory.org.au. Once you have expressed an interest in joining the monthly walk, you’ll be notified regularly by email as to times and other information. Some past walk reports can be found at naturalhistory.org.au under NHA/Nature Walks.

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Tamborine Mtn Police News by Sgt. Mick Jones, North Tamborine Police

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KIDS, SORRY ABOUT THE BLUELIGHT DISCO To our dear Bluelight friends I apologise sincerely that we were unable to hold our Bluelight disco last week. We had hoped to have our complete new kit in time but unfortunately it did not all come together as planned. Our old equipment is being completely replaced as the problems with the old mixing table and DVD players plagued us with faults and embarrassing break downs. Please rest assured as soon as we get our new gear that we will be as keen as mustard to test it out and get another disco organised as soon as we can. NEW HOON LEGISLATION – do a burnout – impounded 90 days! Dear folks, it’s with a happy heart that I report the new hoon legislation that commenced on 1 November 2013 has simplified the process by which we are able to deal with hooning-related offences. The new road surface on Tamborine Mountain Road near Thunderbird Park and the Skywalk is being regularly visited by hoons and we are chipping away slowly at this problem, but this new legislation will surely help us a great deal. Previously, for police to seize a vehicle for a burnout there had to be smoke from the tyres as well as noise … no more. People might have seen us swoop on a ute hoon last week who left the Shell Servo near Clancy’s that revved its engines loudly and took off like an idiot. On that occasion I could only issue a ticket for noise. As from 1 November that very vehicle would have been impounded for 90 days. Any sustained loss of traction (drifting around the corners), racing, dangerous or careless driving, evading police or excessive noise, and we will be impounding or immobilising offending vehicles for 90 days. There’s plenty more to the new legislation and I urge motorists or parents of young drivers who may be tempted, to visit the QPS website http://www.police.qld.gov.au and check out the information available. NORTH TAMBORINE DIVISIONAL CRIME REPORT Shipping container broken into Over the weekend of 19 and 20 October, offenders have moved large rocks placed in front of the doors and cut padlocks to one of two large blue shipping container used for storage on a property in Cook Road (on land behind Gallery Walk). It appears nothing was stolen but the same container has been previously broken into. No suspects at this time. Three break and enters Three homes were broken into over a short period of time on 21 October, indicating that criminals have targeted the area around the Eagle Heights vicinity. They located cash and property in one of the homes and left the Mountain. A house in Contour Road and another in Tolima Drive were broken into –

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both with door or windows being smashed/ kicked in. Time for the break and enter at a house in MacDonnell Road has been narrowed down to between 6pm and 8pm.This type of crime is typical of that suffered on the Mountain where travelling criminals come up, drive around an area and break into a number of houses before fleeing once more to cash in their gains for more drugs. Please continue to be vigilant and report immediately suspicious vehicles and people to us! REMEMBER, YOUR PHONE HAS A CAMERA. STORM READY? It’s that time again folks! Check your candles, matches, torches, gas cylinders, battery-powered radio, and water access without a pump. Have a torch at that spot, where in the night if the lights suddenly go out, you can immediately locate it and start your power out procedures.. Here are a few things to check before it’s too late: 1. Clean your gutters, downpipes and drains regularly to prevent blockages 2. Trim trees and branches that could potentially fall on your home or property 3. Fix any damage to your roof, including broken or missing tiles 4. Check your insurance policy is current and adequate 5. Make a home emergency plan for your family that outlines what you would do in an emergency 6. Prepare an emergency kit with essential items in case you lose power or need to leave home in an emergency 7. Maintain your yard and balcony. Secure or store items that could blow around in strong winds 8. Listen to your local radio station and other media for weather warnings There are many websites that will assist in recommending what to do, put in your kits etc. The following website contains storm safety tips and resources, plus advice based on the first-hand experiences of SES volunteers: http://www.stormwise.com.au/ I also understand there are still many dear folk out there who do not have access to internet or computers; I was about to say ‘email me and I will forward…’ and had to slap myself in the back of the head! If you are confused about what to do, drop me a line or pop in and we will arrange for a safety audit of your particular scenario in coordination with our Firies, Ambos, SES, Police and RFS who are all working together to respond to any major weather event or emergency this storm season. Stay safe! Mick

Smart and colourful cephalopods

EPHALOPODS are a class of molluscs which includes octopus, cuttlefish and squid. They are sophisticated, social, jet-propelled creatures which have inspired legends throughout history. One of their most spectacular characteristics is the ability to change the colour, pattern and texture of their skin in milliseconds for a variety of reasons, including breeding, hunting, communication, camouflage protection and environmental adaptation. The colour of living animals is created by biochromes, biological pigments that produce colours chemically, by absorbing some light waves and reflecting and transmitting others. In amphibians, fish, reptiles, crustaceans and cephalopods these cells are called chromatophores and are grouped into subclasses depending on colour – xanthrophores (yellow), erythrophores (red), iridophores (iridescent), leucophores (white), melanophores (black) and cynophores (blue). Cephalopods use their brains to create almost instantaneous waves of colour change for communication, deceptive or background camouflage, disruptive patterning and deimatic behaviour. The cephalopod changes colour when its brain activates the chromatophore units under its skin, each of which is composed of a chromatophore cell which contains an elastic sac of pigment granules surrounded by nerve, muscle and sheath cells. The brain sends an impulse to the chromatophore unit nerve cells, which control the chromatophore muscle cells and these then change the shape, size and form of the elastic pigment sac in a certain way and this alters the cell’s colour. Each chromatophore unit is controlled separately with every chromotaphore muscle being innervated by one to six nerves which are directly linked to the

brain and provide the ability to produce and manipulate complex patterns at great speed. Under the chromatophores is a reflective layer of iridophores, which provide metallic greens, blues, golds and silvers; they can also be changed by hormonal activity. The last layer is the leucophores which produce spots that reflect the predominant wavelength of the environment, so in white light the spots are white and in blue light they are blue. In addition, many cephalopods possess photophores that produce light (bioluminescence) which can remain constant or flash. Some species use sacs of resident bioluminescent bacteria to produce the same result. The cephalopod manipulates its chromatophores, iridophores, leocophores and photophores in combination to create rapid and complex colour, texture and pattern changes for camouflage, hunting, defence, attracting a mate, signalling and communication. Cephalopods are visually oriented. The eyes of cephalopods are sophisticated, large, complex and able to detect polarised light, colour and light intensity. This vision of their environment, predators, prey and other cephalopods gives them the ability to both create instant and subtle changes in their skin colour, texture and pattern and to perceive the communication from other cephalopods. The brains and neurobiology of cephalopods are not fully understood – their ability to colour change can be compared to a human controlling every hair on their body and observations show that cephalopods can communicate, navigate, learn, observe, remember and solve problems. Although not well understood or appreciated, they are truly amazing animals. Bush Walk – Saturday 9 November – Gap Ck Bird Walk – Wednesday 20 November Nadia O’Carroll

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The Mountaintop Hair Shoppe

Phone: 5545 1491 Main St., North Tamborine Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9am–4pm Tues & Sat 9am–12 noon

Paul and Monica Graham get down to business in their new Tamborine Plaza shop.

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IRST Choice Property Centre, the Mountain’s newest real estate business, spent its first official working day on Friday greeting and meeting wellwishers and curious passers-by. Located at Shop 6, Tamborine Plaza, corner of Main Western Road and Beacon Road, the new businesses specialises in property management, sales and rentals. In between chatting and sharing a wine or coffee and scones with those who stopped by, principal Paul Graham was

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Team Graham is open for business already busy on the listings trail. With more than 35 years of real estate experience, Paul can assist with all real estate needs. He is ably assisted by wife Monica Graham, a registered salesperson and JP, who also operates her First Choice Bookkeeping Services from the same shop. She is a registered BAS agent and specialises in MYOB.

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Tamborine Community Church Vonda Youngman Community Centre, Main Street, North Tamborine.

SUNDAYS 10am ALL WELCOME Pastor Greg Hunt – 0402 662 998

FTER a 20-year presence on Tamborine Mountain, National Australia Bank (NAB) is proud that while it is a fully-fledged bank it is still very much community-focused. Manager Samantha Blackman said she and her two colleagues, customer advisers Sian Williams and Beverly Schneider, took great satisfaction from working in a small, local community where customer service and customer relationships were such important and valued areas of their work. Between them, they have a combined total of 31 years’ service with NAB and each day are involved in customers’ banking, budgeting and lending needs. Their involvement with the community, however, goes beyond the working environment of their bank building in North Tamborine. They are also proud to be involved with NAB’s affiliation with The Better Buddies program which is an initiative of The Alannah and Madeline Foundation, and designed to create friendly and caring school communities where bullying is reduced. The Better Buddies Framework is a curriculum resource for primary schools and teachers. It is designed to enhance buddy programs to support students’ orientation and transition during their first year of school. Launched in 2000, Better Buddies is now operating in more than 1150 Australian schools, thanks to the support of NAB, trusts and foundations, and other community partners. Samantha said the local NAB team was now looking forward to becoming involved next year in the NAB Schools First Impact and Seed Funding awards program, under which schools can receive financial rewards for outstanding school-community partnerships.

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Government business contract? Come along to a FREE Tendering for Government Contracts workshop, designed to show you how to apply for and maximise your chances of securing government contract work for your business.

Contracting by state and local governments is big business in Queensland. Government agencies are looking for competitive tenders that will supply value-for-money solutions to meet business needs and best serve the public interest.

The workshop provides an overview of the procurement process for the Queensland Government and Scenic Rim Regional Council, highlighting the principles and steps involved in selecting contractors.

Get the tools and know-how to help you supply your services to local and state government through the preparation of an effective tender.

Date: Wednesday 13 November 2013 Time: 5pm arrival (light refreshments provided). Workshop runs 5.30 – 8.30pm (with tea/coffee break) Venue: The Centre, 82 Brisbane St, Beaudesert Cost: Free RSVP: Please register your attendance by Friday 8 November, contact Kelli Rabbitt on 5540 5263 or email kelli.r@scenicrim.qld.gov.au

This workshop is an initiative of Scenic Rim Regional Council

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House Contents Auction Sunday 10 November 2013 at 11am 482 Springbrook Road Mudgeeraba, Gold Coast, Qld

Estate of the Late Herb Berger Previous Owner Fitzroy Auctions, Melbourne Stephen Cheney

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Men’s Shed now a wonderful reality Marie and Lee Booth officially opened the new Men’s Shed in Beacon Road.

FTER a lot of faith, hard work and dedication, the Tamborine Mountain Community Men’s Shed came of age on Saturday with a grand opening in front off about 80 people. They included most of the current 30 members, their wives and partners, VIPs and other guests. Local State Member, Jon Krause, Scenic Rim Councillors Nadia O’Carroll and Nigel Waistell, and Gold Coast City Councillor Margaret Grummitt were among them. Mr Krause had been a strong advocate of the Men’s Shed application for a $15,000 Gambling Community Benefit Fund which was successful. The official opening was performed by

Marie and Lee Booth, of Moranbah – strong supporters of the Men’ Shed concept – who felt their Christian faith should be best expressed in a practical way in this instance by the donation of the workshop building which has become the heart and soul of the new facility. Appropriately, the new facility will be known as the Marie and Lee Booth Centre. In addition to the workshop, the new centre also has a separate meeting room and a toilet facility. President Neville Warner acknowledged a long list of individuals, groups and other organisations for their generous donations and practical help during the four years it has taken to get to the official opening day. These included Tamborine Mountain State

The men proudly line up in front of their new shed.

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High School which made its trade training facility available to shed members while their centre was under construction; as well as the Tennis Club which so generously allowed the Men’s Shed to build on a portion of its land. Singer-song writer, Laurence Manitzky had everyone laughing and joining in his new number composed for the occasion, The Shed Song. Cr Grummitt liked it so much that she has already invited Laurence to give an encore at the Labrador Men’s Shed on the Gold Coast. The blessing of the shed ceremony was performed by Pastor Paul Harris, of Liberty Baptist Church.

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EDAR Creek resident Matthew Willmott has invented a small and inexpensive device that has the potential to save users of electrical tools thousands of dollars. Called Plug Mate, it is a plastic protective cover designed to plug into the end of power leads, effectively protecting vulnerable and exposed power plug pins. Its great value is in saving expensive electrical repair costs and down time lost from broken lead pins. It is believed to be the first device of its kind to be released on the Australian market. Matthew said that as a landscaper, he was constantly frustrated by labourers not looking after his power tools properly and breaking the plug pins. “I was working with a couple of labourers on a rural property one day. When I unpacked the jackhammer I discovered the pins had been bent as the equipment hadn’t been properly packed in the ute,” said Matthew. “It was a three hour drive to the nearest repairer, so effectively we had to down tools and lose a day’s work. That cost me more than $600 in labourers’ wages for the day, fuel and repair cost, not mention my lost income. Plug Mate’s recommended retail price is just $2.80. Broken power lead pins are extremely common today as, rather than being made from solid brass as they were in the 1980s, they are now

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NIGEL WAISTELL – DIVISION 1 Tamborine Mountain Orchestra The Christmas concert for the Tamborine Mountain Orchestra will be held on Sunday 15 December. By this time, details will be available for an organisation called Friends of the Orchestra, which is being set up to assist the orchestra with its day-to-day expenses. Get Ready Are you ready for the storm season? What are you doing different from last year? In addition to the publications provided by the Rural Fire Brigade, the State Government has produced an excellent brochure, Get Ready Queensland, which is available from the library. Additionally, the State Government has funded the Scenic Rim Emergency Document Holder which is also available, free of charge, from the library. Community Plan Indicators Council has developed some draft community plan indicators which will be available for your comment from Monday 4 November to Tuesday 24 December. Information on the Indicators will be available in the library and on the Council’s web site. Comments can be submitted using the Have Your Say portal on the Council’s web site, post to Council, through the Customer Service Officer in the library, by email or fax. Caring for Our Community grants The Caring for Our Community grants are now open and close on Monday 2 December. One-off funding of up to $5000 to purchase essential equipment to enhance service delivery is available. For any queries, please contact the State Government’s Caring for our Community team on 3224 8050 or via email at cfoc@communities.qld.gov.au. You can apply online at www.communities.qld.gov.au Council’s Planning Scheme Council’s Planning Scheme team will soon be presenting to Council the draft Strategic Directions Papers produced as a result of community interviews and forums. Once approved by Council, the papers will be put out for community comment. This will probably occur in the New Year after the school holidays. Tamborine Mountain Locality Name As a reminder, the legal residential address for the Mountain is Tamborine Mountain and that this address is used by agencies such as emergency services, insurance agencies and government agencies. The names of Eagle Heights, North Tamborine and Mount Tamborine can still be used as suburb names and will still be recognised by Australia Post. However, for all official business you are advised to use the legal residential address of Tamborine Mountain. One resident of Eagle Heights has found that his house insurance premium reduced when he used the name of Tamborine Mountain. In addition, our post code is 4272. Post Code 4271 is only for the Eagle Heights Post Office. Magnetic Drive Drainage Works I have been asked by residents when the drainage works will commence, since it was advertised in a Fact Sheet that work would commence in October 2013. I have sought an update from Council but, at present, they are unable to provide a starting date. The works have been scoped and I am hoping for a start date to be published shortly. Consultation The last consultation for the year in the library will be on Monday 9 December, 4pm–5pm. I am also available for one-on-one meetings at your convenience. My contact details are: • Home: 5545 0223; • Mobile: 0423 931 075; • Email: npw1@sctelco.net.au; and • Email: nigel.w@scenicrim.qld.gov.au.

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Councillor’s Comment NADIA O’CARROLL – DIVISION 2 Healthy Waterways Report Card 2013: Overall there was a small improvement in freshwater and estuarine grades and a decline in marine grades. The 2013 flood increased water flow and connectivity but also deposited a huge amount of mud and nutrients into Moreton Bay. Scenic Rim contains the headwaters of the Coomera, Nerang, Logan, Albert and Bremer Rivers and SRRC is working towards improving waterway health through projects which rehabilitate, revegetate and protect riparian areas, by supporting Healthy Waterways and by adopting a co-operative approach to waterway improvement with our management partners. Environmental grants: Almost $80,000 has been provided to groups and individuals to assist in the delivery of environmental initiatives and projects which include weed management, fauna surveys, conservation work, education campaigns, biodiversity improvement and bush regeneration. Each dollar provided is estimated as a fourfold return, so this grant program creates great benefit to the natural environment, volunteers and ratepayers. Prepare for Disasters – Life Support: If you are dependent on mains-powered life support equipment you can register as a priority care customer by contacting Energex on 13 12 53. Also a reminder that free waterproof document wallets are still available from SRRC customer service centres. Natural Resource Management Plan: If you wish to be involved in the update of this plan, please register your interest with SEQ Catchments, email adavidson@seqcatchments.com.au, 3503 1413. Tendering for government contract: A free workshop designed to assist local suppliers to understand the tendering process and prepare effective tenders will be held at The Centre, Beaudesert 5pm for 5.30-8.30pm, Wednesday 13 November. RSVP 5540 5263 by 8 November. SRRC Youth Leadership Symposium: This was held on 28 October. It provided an opportunity for the youth leaders to showcase the impressive skills and achievements that they have gained from their participation in this leadership program. Congratulations to all participants. Australia Day Awards: Time is running out for nominations for an Australia Day Award. If you wish to nominate a member of the community who deserves recognition for their contribution to the Scenic Rim, the nomination must be received by 4.30pm Friday 15 November. Road Information: To check on road network work, please refer to SRRC website http://www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/roads-update Council website: www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au My contact details: E: nadia.o@scenicrim.qld.gov.au Phone: 5540 5402 Mobile: 0418 221 453

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AMBORINE Mountain State School principal, Jason Smith, with the cheque for $5888.30 he presented to World Vision representatives on behalf of the school following the participation of 42 students in this year’s 40 Hour Famine fund-raising program. Year Seven students Willow Taylor (left) and Lawson Almeroth (right) were the biggest individual fund raisers during World Vision’s 40 Hour Famine. Lawson raised $808 and Willow $564.

The 40 Hour Famine involved students giving up something like TV, computers, furniture, or iPods for 40 hours, or giving up food for eight hours. Participating in the program allowed the students to focus on what it means to be a global citizen and to look at the disparities between first and third world countries’ standard of living. The donations raised by the school will go towards families in Malawi, with $40 able to feed a struggling family for a month.

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F the reception given by the audience to the Tamborine Mountain Orchestra’s recent Spring Concert is any guide, the orchestra and support artists have again turned in a splendid performance. The program included as guest artists, the Rosella Jam Choir, whose vibrant, melodious and exciting performance received enthusiastic applause not only from the audience, but also from the orchestra members! The orchestral pieces included: ‘A Tribute to Count Basie’, ‘Summertime’ from George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess and the Beatles’ ‘Hey Jude’. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s work was featured with ‘Memory’ and ‘Don’t Cry for Me Argentina’. The concert concluded with Sean Butler, who is fast becoming known for weaving his personal magic with the dynamics of music arrangements, conducting Webber’s ‘The Phantom of the Opera’. The popular jazz group The Soggy Bottom Six or Seven brought the house down with some great Dixieland jazz and

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with Ella Fitzgerald unavailable, the vocal for a Dixie version of ‘Road to Gundagai’ was supplied by the orchestra’s octogenarian trombonist, Bob Andreas. Bob has been waiting to be discovered as a vocalist now for a number of years; and if he was not discovered at last Sunday’s concert, at least he has been found out. The next Tamborine Mountain Orchestra concert is the Christmas Carol Concert at St George’s Church on Sunday 15 December. This is an evening concert starting at 7.30pm Proceeds will be in aid of the Save the Children Fund and with the Rosella Jam Choir leading the carol singing, Sean’s special pieces and the Soggy Bottom Six or Seven in a Christmas mood, it will be a concert not to be missed. (Remember, if you can read music and play an instrument there is a place for you in our friendly orchestra – being a bit rusty is quite OK. Phone Russell on 55451092 or Terry on 55453257. See our website on www.tamborinemountainorchestra.com) Terry Holland

Happy days are back at takeaway

AMBORINE Takeaway is back in business and doing what it does best – serving up its popular fare of seafood, hamburgers and snacks. October 29 was a day of celebration for John and Wendy Orr as they re-opened their new outlet in Tamborine Mountain Plaza, just metres away from their old shop. The Orrs (centre) were joined by all members of their team on the first day

back (from left) Patricia Scott, Callum Lawson, Spencer Buckingham-Clegg and Lacey Wood. “It’s been a lot of hard work but we did it,” said John. “We’re happy that it has all worked out so well.” And if the first day’s flurry of trading is anything to go by, John and Wendy have lots of regular customers who are just as happy to see them operating again.

The food might have different names, but the taste is just the same as young Canadians Noah (right) and Alex Duncan quickly discovered at the St George’s Spring Fair on Saturday. The boys, who arrived in Australia just three months ago with their parents, now call Australia home. Sunny skies, lots of bargains and a big crowd made for a perfect day at the fair.

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Council and state collaborate on conservation

OUNCIL is to partner with the Queensland Government to trial the co-delivery of the State’s Nature Refuge conservation program. “The State Government has sought to collaborate on a 15-month trial of a co-delivery model for this program,” Corporate and Community Services Committee chair Cr Nigel Waistell said. “This will involve a range of current Council initiatives, including Land for Wildlife, Voluntary Conservation Agreements and Voluntary Conservation Covenants, used to facilitate the on-ground elements of the Nature Refuge program.” A Nature Refuge is a voluntary agreement between a landholder and the State which acknowledges a commitment to preserve land with significant conservation value. The agreement is legally binding and classifies the subject land as a protected area under the Nature Conservation Act 1992. Cr Waistell said the community would benefit from the new codelivery arrangements through cost savings, improved service delivery and greater coordination of conservation programs in the Scenic Rim. “The State’s program is very similar to Council’s own initiatives, so it is envisaged only minor changes will be required to align the two,” he said. “Council will maintain its involvement in community consultation and engagement, while the State would be responsible for ongoing administration, management and compliance issues.” Mayor John Brent said the partnership was a win for the Scenic Rim and reinforced the importance of region’s natural and agricultural assets. “The Queensland Government has again identified the biodiversity of the Scenic Rim to be a matter of State significance,” he said. “The State’s desire to partner with us on this co-delivery trial also serves to validate this Council’s approach to nature conservation through our suite of environmental programs. “It demonstrates that cooperation between different tiers of government and private landholders could achieve effective environmental and economic outcomes.”

St Bernard students are Opti-awesome

T Bernard State School students pride themselves on thinking creatively and sustainably. This year marked the 25th anniversary for the Opti-MINDS Sustainability Challenge in which students from around Australia are encouraged to think, create and communicate sustainable solutions. Although it is only the second year that St Bernard students have participated, their enthusiasm and success from last year motivated the students to prove themselves again this year. The school entered seven teams across the categories of Social Sciences, Language Literature and Science Engineering, to compete against other schools from the Gold Coast region. Three St Bernard State School teams received honours and two teams were awarded first place, earning them an invitation to the state finals. Our students not only competed against more than 1000 students from some 100 schools around Queensland, they also had the opportunity to present their ideas for a sustainable future at a youth forum. Both teams performed very well and we were delighted that the Language Literature team

of Abbey Watson, Laura Ross, Serena Wardell, Oliver Longhurst-King and Joseph Bunch (above) received an honours award for coming second. We encourage our students to use higherorder thinking skills and creativity when problem solving. They feel empowered and validated in the team work process, and develop a myriad of thinking and interpersonal skills. St Bernard Principal, Mark Ionn, said he was extremely proud of the commitment shown from all our participating students. The increase in participation is directly linked to our attention towards higher order thinking. The whole school is supporting our teams as they are simply Optiawesome!” The two teams have also received some wonderful support from their community. Many thanks go to the following people and local businesses for their generosity: Witches Chase Cheese Factory, Dan Deshon Landscaping, Video Rave, Doug Bray, Eagle Heights Pharmacy, Bargains R Us, Tamborine Mountain Butchery, and Andre and Meredith Morris. Wendy Lampard

Record number of nominations for awards

record number of nominations has been received for the 2013 Scenic Rim Business Excellence Awards. Some 100 community members submitted forms supporting their favourite businesses during the public nomination period, Following this, a total of 68 businesses confirmed their participation by submitting their supporting entry documentation. Mayor John Brent said the number of applications reflected the high calibre of

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businesses in the Scenic Rim. Cr Brent said the awards presentation night would be held on Friday 29 November at The Centre, Beaudesert. Local Government Association of Queensland Ambassador and television personality, Heather Foord, will MC the event. Tickets for the Business Excellence Awards presentation night are on sale on The Centre’s website www.liveatthecentre.com.au

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ACK in March the State Government announced that several reforms would be implemented to the Queensland driver’s licence system during 2013–2014. Details are starting to emerge and the most significant changes will be: • The Q-SAFE practical driving test (learners going for their Ps) will be enhanced by including a greater emphasis on high-risk manoeuvres and safe driving skills and behaviours; and • Drivers aged 75 and over will need to need to hold a medical certificate (valid for 12 months) so their health and fitness to drive is monitored on a more regular basis. In relation to drivers aged 75 and over, the requirement for a 12 monthly medical certificate brings Queensland into line with current NSW practice. This change is effective from 1 January 2014. More details on this can be found at www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Safety/Road-safety/Older-driversafety.aspx. For learner drivers undertaking their Q-Safe Practical Driving Test, changes to the test are intended to bring the Queensland test into line with best practice practical driving assessment. Using NSW and Victoria as examples, this may involve more emphasis on low risk driving behaviours such as hazard identification and response. Changes to the test will be trialled in late 2014. Separate to the review of the practical driving test, a review is also under way into the Graduated Licensing System (GLS), including the Queensland Learner Logbook. Learner drivers concerned that there may be a significant increase to the logbook hours requirement (currently 100 hours) should note that the NSW and Victoria requirement is 120 hours – not significantly more than Queensland. There is no “push” for an increase in the hours requirement in either of the southern states, so any change in Queensland would probably, at most, only increase the hours requirement to 120. In all likelihood the hours requirement will remain unchanged at 100. Next edition: U-turns

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These two initiatives are designed to shift the cost of providing waste services from a $1 million liability annually to a cost recovery model. In 2013-14, funding for a range of programs was capped at the previous year’s levels and the scope of proposed new initiatives curtailed. Revisions to the Local Government Act 2009 have reinforced that it is the statutory S Mayor, I’m often asked about how responsibility of the Mayor to prepare a the Council goes about planning its budget to present to local government and budget and determining matters such as to take a strategic role in the economic, annual rates charges. social and environmental management of Rates and charges levied by Council reflect the cost of providing services and their area. As Mayor, I am confident Council has infrastructure to the Scenic Rim its present policy settings right in terms of community. its expenditure on service provision. Council strives to keep any annual increase to these charges to a minimum. However, as I have stated in the past, I am However, maintaining our services at guided by the majority view of the Scenic present or better levels continues to be Rim community. subject to ever increasing cost pressures. If the community’s desire is for Council It is for that reason I did not commit to review its service levels with a view to myself to a hollow promise of capping or reducing recurrent expenditure, which is a freezing rates at CPI at the last Council significant influence on rating outcomes, election. That said, comparative to the increases as Mayor I will respond accordingly, taking into account the feedback of my in other household expenses, such as Council colleagues. electricity, water and vehicle costs, The role of the elected Council is to Council’s rates increases have been at the provide strategic guidance to the lower end of the scale. organisation. It is not the role of individual By all measures, Council runs a very lean operation with nil growth in staff Councillors to try and micro-manage numbers over the past four years, so in Council’s budget bottom line to achieve a this regard particularly we continue to do politically expedient and populist outcome. more with less in supporting this growing Such an approach is not in the interests region. At the same time we are of the Scenic Rim community with shortcontinually reviewing our resourcing, and term gains likely to cost the community considering more efficient ways to deliver over the longer term. services. As Mayor I continue to champion a The rationalisation of operating hours commitment to achieving long-term around Council’s network of waste financial sustainability for this Council, transfer stations represents an annual allowing it to deliver the services and saving of $300,000, while the infrastructure this growing region needs. introduction of a waste disposal charge I am proud that the organisation for properties without a collection service more equitably shares the cost of running continues to demonstrate the level of fiscal the waste transfer stations across all discipline required to deliver on this goal. ratepayers. John Brent

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EAUDESERT Electorate community and volunteer groups can share in almost $1.3 million worth of funding for essential items and equipment as part of a helping hand from the State Government. Member for Beaudesert, Jon Krause, said the second funding round of the $4 million Caring for Our Community program opened on 21 October. “We understand the invaluable contribution community groups and their volunteers make to our local community so we are providing small grants of up to $5000 to help support

them,” said Mr Krause. “Bigger grants of up to $15,000 may also be considered for more substantial projects. “These grants provide a fantastic opportunity to improve community facilities and upgrade resources, whether it is to upgrade software, computer, safety equipment or a fridge,” he said. Applications close on 2 December 2013. To apply for Caring for Our Community grants, visit www.communities.qld.gov.au or contact the Beaudesert Electorate Office.

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Dear Legal Eagle... Y husband and I own our home and are wondering if one of us M dies, does the other partner automatically become the sole owner of the property? The answer to that question depends on how ownership of the property is recorded on the Title. There are two terms when talking about ownership of property – ‘Joint Tenants’ and ‘Tenants in Common’. In a ‘joint tenancy’, when one of the joint tenants dies that person’s interest in the property disappears and the other joint tenant automatically becomes the complete owner. In ‘tenants in common’, when an owner dies, that person’s interest is preserved and passes to their deceased estate. When one partner dies and the property ownership is shown on an official register (eg land titles), some formalities must be followed to alter the register and reflect these changes. However, you can change how the property ownership is recorded while you are alive at any stage. Care needs to be taken when deciding whether to own the property as ‘joint tenants’ or ‘tenants in common’. Some factors to consider are: • How it may impact on your will and your beneficiaries. • If you have re-partnered, do you intend to leave some or all of that property to your children of your first relationship? • If you are in a de facto relationship consider the different amounts of money contributed by each partner to purchase the property. If you would like to check how your ownership is recorded or to discuss changing the ownership of your property call MacAllan Lawyers on 5545 2911. As always, this information is a guide only and you should seek legal advice with regard to your own specific situation. If you have a legal question you would like answered here, please email: legaleagle@macallanlawyers.com.au Ian MacAllan If you have a question you’d like Legal Eagle to answer, please email it to legaleagle@macallanlawyers.com.au

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TO ALL TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN BUSINESSES We are working on the 2014 Tamborine Mountain Chamber of Commerce Map Brochure. It will be released by January 2014. The production run will be increased to 140,000. The cost to advertise will increase slightly to cover the extra print run. However, we are conscious that business is difficult and we do not want to burden members with high costs. Our brochure is the best priced and cost effective on Tamborine Mountain. Our circulation is the most effective of all brochures produced on Tamborine Mountain and is the only publication specialising in businesses that support Tamborine Mountain, a proud achievement for the Tamborine Mountain Chamber of Commerce. By adding weather-proof map brochure holders to the map boards on the Mountain and the Visitor Information Centre, we have given visitors greater access to tourism information at any time of the day (2000 extra in the first four weeks). Remember this is the only Tamborine Mountain Map Brochure distributed at the Brisbane Visitor Information Centre in Queen Street and at Southbank. The booking form and costs to advertise are on the adjoining page. When you return your booking form you will be sent a tax invoice from the Chamber Treasurer. Payment must be made before the brochure goes to the printer. Support the Chamber of Commerce as it supports you, your business and the Tamborine Mountain Community. Tony Lambert 0418 755 517 TMCC&I Tourism and Events Sub-Committee. TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN NEWS VOL. 1365, 5 NOVEMBER, 2013 – 25

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Lights … camera … action!

WARD-WINNING film maker, and local father, Mick Angus, has turned his lens on the children of Tamborine Mountain Community Kindergarten. Mick, who runs Jerrycan Films and is father to Liam, has been visiting his son’s class, capturing its playing, learning, singing and dancing. He says the aim is to turn the vision into a special short film just for the children and their families. “It's as much for a keepsake as anything - a memento of these times,” he explains. Mick has been making documentary films for more than 10 years. His 2009 documentary, Salt, won a host of awards and received critical acclaim across the globe. His latest project, Nothing on Earth is about photographer Murray Fredericks’ adventure of extremes on the breathtaking Greenland ice set. The film premiered at the Sydney Film Festival in June this year, and also screened on the ABC. Filming four and five-year-olds in their natural environment is a bit of a

SENIORS ONTHENET Friday 8 November at T.M. Creative Arts Centre Wongawallan Road Eagle Heights

MEETING WILL TAKE THE FORM OF A “COMPUTER ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION” Come and ask your computer-related questions. As this is our last meeting for 2013 please bring along a small plate of goodies for morning tea. Cuppa at 9:30am. Presentation at 10:00 Entry $2 – Visitors welcome Maragret & Frank 5545 2247

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change for Mick, but it is one that he is really enjoying. “They're great!” he laughs. “I love this age because it is the time of great transition. The world is beginning to open with possibility but there is still a beautiful innocence and glimpse of the person they might become.” Meanwhile, the kindergarten is holding one of its major fundraising events this weekend, the Spring Garage Sale. This Saturday (9 November), from 7am, you can pick up bargains including clothes, toys, bric-a-brac and home wares, as well as enjoy home-made cakes and other goodies, with all proceeds going towards the purchase of play and educational equipment. If you have unwanted items of good quality that you would like to donate for the garage sale, the kindergarten would be very grateful. Items can be dropped at the kindergarten on Friday (8 November) or early on Saturday morning. For more information on this, or for an information and enrolment pack, contact Jo Moran on 5545 2224.

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Students put leadership skills to good use

EVENTEEN Scenic Rim students – including three from Tamborine Mountain College – are the proud graduates of Council’s 2013 Youth Leadership Program. Before receiving their certificates at the official graduation ceremony, the students made formal presentations to an audience of school representatives, Councillors and special guests. The Year 10 students from Beaudesert State High School, Tamborine Mountain College and Boonah State High School have participated in the program over the past six months. Tamborine Mountain College graduates are EmilyJane Sarroff, Monty Leng and Jordana Curran. Olympian and success coach Selina Scoble gave a presentation at the graduation event, highlighting to students the importance of overcoming obstacles and staying focused on their visions and dreams. The Youth Leadership Program, now in its fourth year, is an important part of Council’s commitment to delivering relevant and appropriate programs focused on the needs of young people in the region. Deputy Mayor Virginia West said that along with new skills and confidence, students emerged from the program with a Certificate I in Leadership. “Throughout the program these students demonstrated outstanding levels of maturity, dedication and commitment,” said Cr West. “They have represented their schools and communities extremely well and I congratulate them on this wonderful achievement.”

Tamborine Mountain College students Emily-Jane Sarroff, Monty Leng and Jordana Curran with guest speaker Selina Scoble, Deputy Mayor Virginia West and Councillors Nadia O’Carroll and Nigel Waistell.

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Letters to the Editor

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Flouride arguments applauded

I Tamborine Mountain Dental

• DR DON HARVEY B.D.S. • DR DOUG GOLDSTON B.D.S. • SHARON HOPE (Hygienist)

applaud John Leisten’s clear and unemotional debunking of those who demonise the fluoridation of our water supply systems (TMN 22 October). His reasoned treatise presents the facts of the matter. His advocacy has the ring of scientific truth and does not rely on pseudo scientific reasoning or appeals to people’s latent and illogical fears, as do the antifluoride lobbyists. His rational and articulate argument against what is in reality the abuse of children’s teeth should be taken seriously by the whole community. It has long been recognised that in places where fluoride is naturally present in the groundwater and/or river systems (eg Julia Creek in North Western Queensland) that the teeth and bones of the local community are stronger and in better condition than in the rest of the Australian community generally. I believe Mr Leisten’s lucid dissertation

on fluoride could also be used as a model to explain the merits of immunisation as advocated by the Australian Medical Association. The AMA’s detailed information should be made available to all new parents as a matter of course, in order to counter the ignorant and spurious claims made by the anti-immunisation cartel. I would hazard a guess that those people opposed to immunisation are in the main too young to remember the ravages of diphtheria, whooping cough, polio and all those other preventable childhood diseases that heretofore had oft-times decimated small communities. Those diseases have not disappeared; they are still prevalent in the Third World and we certainly do not want them back here in any measure. Unfortunately, that could happen if enough people are persuaded by the flawed statistics and biased point of view held by the immunisation naysayers. Roland Lindenmayer

No connection in fluoride comparison

I FAMILY AND COSMETIC DENTISTRY

’M not a person prone to writing letters to the papers but felt compelled to answer this letter. Sorry, John Leisten, you lost me. All through your letter you picked apart another writer's scientific basis of their opinion re the addition of fluoride in town water. Seemed okay till your last

sentence. How dare you compare the lifelong pain and trauma of childhood sexual abuse to the lack of fluoride in water! A few rotten teeth do not scar a person for life as sexual abuse does. How could you trivialise it so? Shame on you. Kate Michalik

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Moth – Xenomusa monoda, garage, Eagle Heights In shape, this moth looks more like a leaf than the tail of the fabled eponymous gecko. It also looks more leaf-like than Circopetes obtusata, a moth which resembles a flying wing aircraft as well as a fallen leaf and the subject of an earlier piece. Circopetes’ body tends to negate the leaf illusion, though its wings wonderfully mimic a fallen leaf’s subtle shades, texture and veining. Xenomusa monada occurs in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Frames from video footage celebrating Tamborine Mountain’s biodiversity.

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SPORT Ladies Golf TUESDAY 29 OCTOBER MEDAL OF MEDALS Winner Claire Attree on c/b from Bev Aird 68 nett, congratulations to you both. BRD: Bev Aird, Christine Youngman, Sandra Seaton, Liz Howard and Cathy Achterberg. App. No 15 Glenyce Lynch App. No 8 Liz Howard. Fast approaching our competition end of year. We all managed to be in before the storm hit – great to see some rain on a very dry course. Greens and Tees are beautiful all the same. Thanks to the hard working staff and committee. Looking forward to the 3 day event being a great success next week. TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER PATRONS TROPHY Winner, Christine Youngman 1st Runner up Bev Aird 2nd Runner up Helen Teys BRD: Narelle Cooper, Kathrine Lim, Cathy Achterberg, Deb Keir and Lesley Brady NTP No 5 Bev Aird App. No 8 Di Bartlett, Lakelands Golf Club App. No 15 Lynne Girvan, Lakelands GC Jill McGhie from Lakelands was winner for the day with 40 Points. Raffle Sheila Irvine Brown and Di Bartlett President Lyn Buckland welcomed Allan Rosser (Patron) and his wife Joycelyn who were able to join us all for lunch. Allan presented his trophies to the girls (lots of kisses going round!!) Lyn also welcome three visitors from Lakelands Golf Club. Jill was a valued member of Tamborine and plays at Southport and Lakelands. Both Linda and Bev had wins at Canberra. They all enjoyed the trip very much. TUESDAY 15 OCTOBER SINGLE STABLEFORD Numbers were depleted due to 4 girls off at the Butchers in Canberra. Winner with a fine 39 points, Christine Youngman BRD: Kathrine Lim, Helen Teys, Cathy Achterberg App. No 6 Sheila Irvine Brown App. No 17 Helen Teys. Raffle Christine. Till next week, happy golfing.

TM Bridge Club Thursday 31st October 2013 at 12.45pm 9 Table Mitchell North-South 1st D Cowls & M Gordon 62.6% 2nd J Evans & J Eveleigh 51.3% 3rd R Wales & W Wales 50.8% East-West 1st A Anderson & D Anderson 64.6% 2nd R Feige & S Feige 57.8% 3rd F Hay & A Ihlenfeldt 55.4%

Monday 28th October 2013 at 6.45pm 7 Table Mitchell North-South 1st W Natrop & P Warrell 56.0% 2nd H Braithwaite & M Daines 53.9% 3rd D Anderson & J Salter 51.8% North-South 1st D Donaldson & H Edrich 65.8% 2nd L Adams & M Gibbons 60.7% 3rd M Gordon & P Morris 47.3% Monday 21st October 2013 at 6.45 pm 9 Table Mitchell North-South 1st D Anderson & J Salter 60.6% 2nd J Bates & J Hay 59.0% 3rd J Evans & R Evans 53.4% North-South 1st G Ilett & K Ilett 56.9% 2nd D Donaldson & H Edrich 55.4% 3rd C Bowman & K Bowman 53.9% Thursday 24th October 2013 at 12.45 pm 10 Table Mitchell North-South 1st D Cowls & R Gordon 65.2% 2nd H Edrich & J Salter 60.4% 3rd C Burnes & W Natrop 58.7% East-West 1st D Goodrick & S Pollock 62.4% 2nd R Feige & S Feige 58.7% 3rd A Anderson & D Anderson 58.2%

Creative Arts Social Bridge Group The Creative Arts Social Bridge Group continues to attract many players on Wednesday afternoons, with up to 9 Tables playing, and one day when the Centre was closed we had a very enjoyable session with tea at the Hilltop Gallery. Visitors and newcomers are always welcome, for further information please contact John Noble on 5545 4022. SOME RECENT RESULTS: Wednesday 16 October 9 Tables North/South East/West 1. John N & Brenda 1.Ron G & Monica 2. Shirley & Barbara 2. Robyn & Annette 3. Val & Wal 3= Di & John B 3= Ashley & Chris Wednesday 23 October 8 1/2 Tables North/South East/West 1. John N & Brenda 1. Di & John B 2. Rod & Jeanette 2. Ashley & Chris 3. Jean & Julieanne 3. Helen & Janice Wednesday 30 October 6 Tables North/South East/West 1. Annette & Robyn 1. Peter & Trish. 2. John B & Hank 2. Toni & David 3. John N & Brenda 3. Elizabeth & Bev.

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REGULAR MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES AQUA AEROBICS Mon Wed Fri 7am, Tues 7.30am; Thurs 7.30am at the pool Phone 5545 2500 BADMINTON Social players, all levels. Mon 6.30pm8.30pm at the Vonda Youngman Community Centre (except Public Holidays). BASKETBALL Social. Mon 4.30-5.30pm Fri 3.304.30pm Community Centre. Michele 5545 1569. BOOK READERSʼ GROUP meets once a month, new members welcome. Enquiries at TM library. BOTANIC GARDENS Forsythia Dr, Eagle Hts Volunteers’ working bee every Thurs morning 8-12. Enq: Brian Davison 5545 4926. CHRONIC FATIGUE FIBROMYALGIA Support Group meets monthly Ph 5545 3134. TM CREATIVE ARTS: Mon 9am-12noon: Quilting & Patchwork, Pottery. 1-4pm: Painting. 6.30-10pm: Men’s Group. 7-10pm: Pottery. Tues 9am-12noon: Sewing. 9.30am-12.30pm: Life Drawing. Wed 9am12noon: General Craft, Spinning, Pottery. 12.304.30pm: Bridge. 7-10pm: General Craft. Thurs 9am-12noon 2nd & 4th Thurs: Folk Art/Botanical Drawing. Each week 1-4pm: Wearable Art. Fri 9am12noon: Wood Artisans, Pottery. Further info contact Creative Arts Hall Wed mornings 5545 3221. CREATIVE ARTS SOCIAL BRIDGE Wed at 12.30pm. For info contact John Noble, 5545 4022. CROQUET/GATEBALL CLUB Bowls Club, Beacon Road, North Tamborine. All Welcome. Tuition given. Mon & Thurs 9am, Sun pm. INSTITUTE OF MODERN TAE KWON DO, Classes 6-7.30pm Tues & Thurs at TM Showgrounds Hall ph 5545 3173 JOHN DICKSON CONSERVATION PARK: working bees 1st Monday & 3rd Monday of each month. 8am. Ph: Elizabeth Russell 5545 3601. KIDSʼ CLUB: Anglican Church, 2nd & 4th Fridays from 3pm. Ph 5545 1359. MEDITATION: Tuesdays 7pm – New Thought, New Life Centre 5545 3700. MOVIES ON THE MOUNTAIN: Regular screenings of latest releases at the Zamia Theatre. Ph 5545 3517. SHIM JANG TAE KWON DO Mon and Fri, 5.306.30pm Community Centre Ph Martin 5545 0617. TAI CHI Tues mornings, Thurs evenings 110 Eagle Hts Rd, Eagle Hts. Phone Gai Wanless 5545 2409. TM BOWLS CLUB – Tues (2pm or 6pm), Fri & Sat 2.00pm mixed, all by arrangement. Free coaching, new members most welcome. Enquiries: 5545 1308. TM BRIDGE CLUB meets each Monday at 6.45pm, and Thursday at 12.45pm at the TM Creative Arts Centre, Wongawallen Road, Eagle Heights. Duplicate sessions conducted under supervision of qualified directors. Regular Red Point events. New Members and visitors welcome. Inquiries to Secretary Sue Tomkins on 5545 0955. TM BUSH VOLUNTEERS: meet on the first Saturday of the month (except Jan.) To find out where we will be working contact Len on 3355 7288 or 0428335572. TM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 2nd Wed. of month. TM COMMUNITY KINDERGARTEN ASSOC meets 2nd Wednesday of the month at the kindergarten 23 Coleman Square, North Tamborine at 7.15pm. TM FAMILY HISTORY GROUP Meetings held 1st Sunday each month (excl. January) at TM Historical Soc, Wongawallan Rd, Eagle Heights, 3–5 pm approx. Please contact Robyn 5545 2764. TM GARDEN CLUB: 2nd Tues. 9.30am Community Centre. TM GYMNASTICS Vonda Youngman Community Centre. Enquiries: Judy Netel, on 5545 4152. TM HISTORICAL SOCIETY – Member working bee & morning tea every Tuesday mornings. New members always welcome. Please contact Phil Paley 5545 4962 or Ron Pokarier 5545 3929 for further details. TM LADIES CHOIR 9.30am each Mon, Presbyterian Hall. New members welcome. 5545 1231 (AM only).

TM LANDCARE: Volunteers welcome for Forest Regeneration throughout the Mountain. Please visit www.tamborinemtnlandcare. org.au for times, or phone 5545 1847 9am-12 noon Mon-Fri. TMLETS: Join at Community Exchange System http://www.ces.org.za . Enq. 5545 3776. TM LIONS CLUB Admin meeting held on the 2nd Monday and dinner meeting on the 4th Monday of the month. For more information please phone 5545 2120 or visit website tamborinemountain.qld. lions.org.au/ TM LITTLE THEATRE: Meetings held 1st Tuesday of month at 7.00pm.Regular plays, play readings & social events. New members welcome. Warrick Bailey President 5545 0819. TM LOCAL PRODUCERS ASSOC. sell local produce every Sunday at the TM Showgrounds from 7am - 12noon Phone 5545 1527. TM MASONIC LODGE: Meets 3rd Wed each month except Dec. Masonic Centre, 10 Knoll Rd, North Tamborine. Contact 5545 0435. TM MENSʼ SHED: Weekly Activity: Each Thurs at 3.30–5.30pm Workshop Activities at TM State High School for Members. Monthly Get-together and Meeting: First Tues of Month – 7pm at Tennis Club Shed 88 Beacon Road (Tennis Courts). Ring Neville Warner for details on 5545 0709 or 0418 779 382. TM NATURAL HISTORY ASSOC: Birdwatchers meet 1st Wed of the month 4pm. Bushwalkers meet 3rd Tues 7:30pm. Meetings held at Historical Society Wongawallan Rd Eagle Hts. Phone 5545 0995 for Birdwatchers or 5545 0140 for Bushwalkers. TMNHA Website www.naturalhistory.org.au TM NETBALL CLUB. Contact Tarla 5545 4891. TM ORCHESTRA Mondays 7-8.30pm at St George’s Anglican Church, Dapsang Dr, North Tamborine. TM PROBUS CLUB meets 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Vonda Youngman Community Centre, 10am. Enquiries to Secretary 5545 0737. TM PROGRESS ASSOCIATION: 1st Tuesday in month. 7.30pm Heritage Centre Wongawallen Road. TM RSL Sub–branch general meeting – 2nd Tues of every 2nd month (starting February). 7pm, RSL rooms, below Memorial Centre (Bowls Club). TM SENIORS ONTHENET meets 9.30am 2nd Friday of month, Creative Arts Centre, Eagle Heights. Entry $2. Ph: 5545 2247 TAMBORINE SUSTAINABLE GARDENERSʼ SOC (TSGS), a group of enthusiastic gardeners, meets on the last Saturday of each month. Denise James, Phone 5545 4323. TM TENNIS CLUB: 88 Beacon Rd North Tamborine. Contact 5545 2493, 5545 3547. Casual bookings at Bowls Club 5545 1308. TOASTMASTERS: Meetings aimed at enhancing your communication skills are held on 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at the Creative Arts Centre, Wongawallan Road from 7:00 to 9:30pm. Contact Ashley Anderssen 5545 0916 or Francesca Thorn on 5545 1294 if you are interested. TRIATHLON CLUB, meets 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Club gym at 16 Beacon Rd, North Tamborine. Further information at TMTC.com.au TM WRITERSʼ GROUP: Meets every 1st & 3rd Mon of month, 1.30–3.30pm at Creative Arts Centre, Eagle Heights. Call Ted on 5545 0326 for details. UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE (U3A). An association for retirees and those preparing for retirement. Learn, teach, socialise. For more info go to www.tinyurl.com/u3atmi or call Grahame on 5545 0043. YOUTH GROUP: If you are in grade 8-12 please join us Sunday Nights 5:30 – 7:30pm in the Church Hall. Cost $2 – Dinner provided. Weekly Bible Studies also run. Phone Mark 0434434461 for details.

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Church Notices ANGLICAN CHURCH: St George’s, corner Eagle Heights Road & Dapsang Drive, Eagle Heights. Every Sunday Holy Communion at 9.30am. Weekday Services: Holy Communion 10am Thursdays. Children’s Ministry 2nd & 4th Sundays of month at 9.30am. Study Groups, Housegroups, Prayer Group, Spiritus Agency, etc. Enq. 5545 2919. St Luke’s Canungra: Holy Communion Sundays 7.45am. BAHA’I FAITH For information and details of meetings and children’s classes in state school please phone 55453890 or 55453674 ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH, 90–94 Beacon Rd, North Tamborine: Mass is celebrated on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of the month at 8am. On the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month, a vigil Mass is celebrated on the Saturday evening before, at 6pm. Weekday Mass is celebrated on Wednesdays and Fridays at 9am, except the first Friday of the month. Phone 5541 1068. CATHOLIC CHURCH MARIAN VALLEY: Beechmont Rd, Canungra. (National Shrine of our Lady Help of Christians). Sunday Masses 11am & 4pm. Weekdays 9am. Sat 11am. Every Friday, after Mass, Eucharistic Adoration concluding 3pm with Divine Mercy Chaplet & Benediction. Shrine open daily Ph 5533 3617. COOMERA CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL CHURCH Sunday 6.30pm. Helensvale Community Centre, 31 Discovery Drive Helensvale. Guest Speaker – Clairvoyant. Healing – Meditation. Enq: Lynette 5545 0484. JEHOVAH’S WITNESS: Public Meeting, Kingdom Hall, Holt Rd, Sat. 4pm. 5545 4680. LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH: QCCC Meeting Centre 48 Keswick Rd North Tamborine Sunday morning service 9.30am. Youth meet Thursday 3.45pm and Friday 6pm. ALL WELCOME. Enq: 0419 642 062. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Main St, North Tamborine. Sunday Service 9am. Sunday School 9.15am. Weekly: Growth Groups, Playtime, Kids Kapers. Minister Kim Dale – 5545 2041. More information at www.tambopc.org.au. THE SALVATION ARMY RECOVERY CHAPEL 168 MacDonnell Road Eagle Heights. All welcome Tuesday 7pm. Enquiries 5630 7939. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Church Fellowship meets at “The Little School House”, next to Tamborine Village Hall on Saturdays Sabbath School 9.30am and Church service at 11am. All welcome. Free DVD library delivered to your door. Please phone 5543 8035 or 5541 1224 for enquiries. TAMBORINE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday Service and Sunday School 10am every Sunday at Community Centre, Knoll Road, North Tamborine. Pastor Greg Hunt. All Welcome. UNITING CHURCH: 41 Appel St, Canungra. Worship first, second and third Sundays 10.30am. Fourth & fifth Sundays 9am; Tamborine Mountain contacts 5545 3773 and 5545 3817.

CLASSIFIEDS UNPARALLELLED OPPORTUNITY WORKING FROM HOME ~ PART OR FULL TIME ~ ABSOLUTELY NO RISK ~ GENUINE OPPORTUNITY SELDOM KNOCKS TWICE! FREE TRAINING & SUPPORT. PH 0409 771 885. A NEW CHRISTIAN GROUP has started Thursday nights from 7 pm at 12 Tabor Drive, Eagle Heights. The group caters for all types of Christians who are willing to dig into the scriptures and find Truth. Come and enjoy the Holy Ghost's presence as we endeavour to draw nearer to Christ. Come and tell us about your adventures in Him; your dreams and desires; and let's see what the Father will do. Your host: Richard 0412 346 733. Please feel free to phone or text. You may also email me at upperr@hotmail.com ATTENTION!! What’s on the bottom of your water tank? Dead rats, snakes, toads or worse. Minimum water loss extraction cleaning system now available by The Tank Doctor 0407 649 659 or 5545 3693. AUTO AIRCONDITIONING, for cars, trucks, & machinery. Re-gas for summer. Full service, leak test, diagnostics. We come to you. Phone Dave on 046 848 5545. AVON CALLING: If you live in the North Tamborine area and are interested in receiving an Avon brochure, ph. Lisa on 0434 474 565. BOOKS AND MAGAZINES FOR SALE – New/secondhand & local authors. Exc. selection $3–$5. Piccabeen Landcare Bookshop, below Joseph the Greengrocer, Main St. 5545 1847. CHIBALL – MOVE WITH THE SEASONS! The ChiBall Class is based on the philosophy of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is a beautiful fusion of modified Tai Chi/Qi Gong, Yoga and Pilates with ChiBall Dance, Muscle Release and Relaxation. The movements help to unblock meridian pathways and contribute to an improved sense of wellbeing. This “Exercise to music class” will leave you rejuvenated and still balanced and relaxed. Suitable for all ages! Class: Wednesdays 9–10am, at the Mt Tamborine Showground Hall. Fee: $10 per session. Just bring a non-slip Yoga Mat and a smile! Contact: Dagmar van der Lem. Ph: 0434 547 184; email: dagmar.vanderlem@gmail.com CHOOKMOBILE is a fully-equipped chook pen on 25cm wheels with a superb mobility system. It is fox and rat-proof. Models for up to 4 hens - $400; for 6 hens $450. Ph: 0418 758 295 or 5545 2206 ELECTRICIAN– Brendan Lee It's Me! All Electrical specialising in underground & overhead power lines, LED lighting, switchboard upgrades, surge protection, bores, hot water, ovens & cooktops. Local family business 10 yrs. Lic no 66839. Ph 0437 454 865 EMPLOYMENT for full-time labouring. Monday to Saturday. Formwork experience an advantage. Ph: 0414 214 928. FENG SHUI Consultant & Reiki MasterTeacher, Patricia Arora (local resident) offers Feng Shui Consultations for home/

workplace and Reiki treatments/ attunements for yourself. Balance your Chi (universal energy). Call: 0405 617 074 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST for parttime work are invited from school leavers and continuing students. If you are interested, please leave a short resume with the Eagle Heights Bakery or phone 5545 4011. FOR SALE Large variety of herbal products, dried flowers, and oils etc. Ph: 5545 0625. FOR SALE: 7 burner gas BBQ with bottle has dome lid good condition $250; 935 Cat Drott suit farm or acreage work. Pre-loved machine well looked after $15,000; small timber occasional table good condition $25; large occasional table good condition $50; double ensemble bedroom suite with 2 side tables, 1 dressing table with mirror, 1 bed head, dark brown, good condition $220; silky oak table and 5 chairs, 1 carver chair, excellent condition $700 the lot; large silky oak antique chiffonier (sideboard, beautiful piece), 6 bevelled mirrors, carved doors drawers, carved canopy on top lifts off $7,000. Ph 5543 6703; Mob 0413 609 946 or 0418 723 027. FOR SALE: TV LG Plasma 50" – excellent condition. $480 or nearest offer. Urgent sale needed. Ph 0401 521 421. Eagle Heights. GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER: Tamborine Mountain Community Kindergarten, Coleman Square, Nth Tamborine. Saturday 9th, 7am. Toys, clothes, bric-a-brac, cake stall. Come and have a browse. Donations welcome. Phone 5545 2224. MULCH: Excellent quality. Aged, clean mulch. $30/m delivered. Clint 0419 646 046. MOUNTAIN-WIDE PAMPHLETS Distribution service. Advertise your business. Ph 0438 452 587. NATUROPATH, Nutrition advice, herbalist, 0417 630 615. PAINTER, PROFESSIONAL, licensed and local. Small to large. Decks, Roofs etc. Call Roy on 5545 2323 or 0404 486 579. PIANO and singing lessons in Beechmont. Individual tuition from professional and trained singer/pianist new to area. All ages and levels welcome. Phone Rachel Ferguson on 0411 192 003 / 5533 3822 or email info@rachelferguson.com.au. RENTAL PROPERTY WANTED: Experienced senior teacher seeking reasonable rental property for $250/wk: cottage/farmhouse etc. Please contact Shona on 0411 025 153 ASAP. STUMP GRINDING. Best prices. Ph. 0419 646 046. TAI CHI & QIGONG Classes Beaudesert, Eagle Heights & Oxenford. Accredited Instructor 29 years experience. See www.ttcak.com or ph Gai 5545 2409. TRADITIONAL REIKI CLASSES Reiki, massage, iridology by appointment. Change your life for the better. Phone Jan 0418 281 227. 20 years experience. VOLVO MECHANIC, Volvo service/ parts and genuine diagnostics. Phone Volvo Dave on 0423 334 336.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS AA Help Line.....................................5591 2062 Alcoholics Anonymous: ....................5545 3331 ...................................................or 0416 155 456 Energex.................................................13 62 62 Fire (ask for Southport Control) ................000 Fire (T.M. Rural F.B.) ..................0407 747 999 Fire Permits..................................0408 199 271 Police..................................................5545 3473 Ambulance....................................................000 Ambulance (non-urgent).....................13 12 33 Domestic Violence (24 hrs) ...............1800 811 811 Child Protection (24 hrs)...................1800 177 135 Lifeline ...................................................13 1114 13 HEALTH.....................................13 43 25 84 S.E.S. .....................................................132 500 Emergency Physiotherapy Neil Bell...........................................5545 1133 TM Community Care: Home Care & Transport needs............................5545 4968 Blue Nursing Service ..................(07) 3287 2041 Roslyn Lodge......................................5545 7822 T.M. Medical Practice ........................5545 1222 Eagle Hts. Medical Centre.................5545 2416 QML Pathology Nth Tamb....................5545 3873 Pharmacies: Nth Tamborine ...............5545 1450 Eagle Hts .....................5545 1441 Tamborine Mtn Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic .....................5545 0500 Tamborine Mountain Optometrist Nicky Carr .......................................5545 0277 Dentists: Dr Don Harvey ...............................5545 2788 Dr Claudia Rodriguez .....................5545 2522 Podiatrist: ..................5545 3311 or 0418 963 969 Veterinary Surgery..............................5545 2422 Beenleigh Comm. Health............(07) 3827 9811 Beaudesert Hospital ............................5541 9111

T.M. RURAL FIRE BRIGADE For burnoff notifications, membership & general enquiries ...........................0407 747 999 For Fires and Emergencies................................000 Training Meetings are held 7pm Tuesdays at the Rural Fire Station, 126 Main Western Road

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Mobile: 0408 772 250 A/h Mark 5545 2063 • David 5545 1620

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AVON

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BUILDING EQUIPMENT HIRE

COMPUTERS

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AVON CALLING

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If you are interested in receiving an Avon brochure, call

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Phone 5545 1170 OPEN 7 DAYS

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COMPUTEX SOLUTIONS Pty Ltd

FOR ALL YOUR COMPUTER NEEDS In shop or at your home or business 5545 1097 • info@computex.com.au Shop 8 Tamborine Plaza Cnr Beacon and Main Western Rds, North Tamborine

BUSINESS DIRECTORY TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN BUSINESS DIRECTORY DECK RESTORATION

ELECTRICAL (CONT)

GAS SUPPLIES (CONT)

FIVE STAR SECURITY & ELECTRICAL Lic. No. 59907

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS DENTAL PROSTHETIST

DENTURE CLINIC Affairs JOE RUSSELL VeteransProvider

Domestic • Commercial • Farm Installation • Repairs

Phone: 5545 2166

GUTTERS

Shop 4, 15 Main Western Rd, North Tamborine (opp. Pharmacy) BANKCARD, VISA, MASTERCARD

Registered Dental Prosthetist

DENTURES - RELINES REPAIRS - MOUTHGUARDS Shop 10 Eagle Heights Shopping Village

5545 3128

DOG GROOMING

GYM

KLEANING K9s 1st Saturday of the month from Feb 2013.

FENCING

Mobile dog grooming: hydrobath, brushouts, clipping & more.

TAMBORINE DAVE

Bookings: Ph Robyn on 0431 430 094

Landscaping & Fencing

DRIVING SCHOOL

• Rubbish Removal • Chainsaw work Ph: 5545 2183 or 0428 713 465

FIREWOOD EARTHMOVING Excavators Bobcats Trucks • postholes • pads • trenching • tank holes • clearing • burnoffs • landscaping

Specialising in: DRIVEWAYS

Ph: 5545 1979

ELECTRICAL

Aged Western Red Ironbark From $140m3 Phone Wayne 0419 768 959

FRAMING and

FINE ART and FRAMING

TOTAL PICTURE FRAMING SERVICE

Ph 5545 2402 – Opp. St Bernard’s Hotel Open Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm Saturday 9am – 12pm

GAS SUPPLIES

Gym and Class Facility – Open to Everyone 8-9, 39 Main Street North Tamborine T: 07 5545 4774 • E: info@mainfitness.com.au W: www.mainfitness.com.au

HAIRDRESSING

CLIPPERS NEST Ladies & Men’s Hairdressing Shop 4, Southport Ave, Eagle Heights

Ph Michelle 5545 1291 for appt

Coiffure HAIR

P: 5545 4783

DESIGN

M: 0413 233 530

For hair that looks good beyond the salon doors

REFRESH YOUR STYLE. Ladies & Mens Hairdressing For bookings call 5545 3915

G.J. Baldwin & Associates P/L

Tamborine Mtn Electrical

Moroccan Oil

ACN 010980695 Lic. 36447

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Domestic/Farm/Commercial Shop 4, Tamborine Plaza Ph: 5545 1207

Shop 4 - The Town Centre Cnr Main & Griffith Sts North Tamborine (Next to NAB)

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN BUSINESS DIRECTORY LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES (CONT)

HOUSE OF HAIR

HEALTH

NOW BIGGER, BETTER, CLOSER!

Aching/burning feet, bunion pain, sore legs, sciatica, headaches, tension, general pain, women’s health HEALTH FUND REBATES • Helen, 0413 919 212

Phone Derek 0414 478 787

5545 3390

tel/fax: 5545 4726 Major Credit Cards Accepted

U-Drive Dingo Hire with Attachments

Roy The Painter

Large blocks for retaining walls or heavy-duty control solutions

bagged fertiliser bagged mulches crusher dust drainage gravels P.U. roadbase OR decorative gravels sandstones DELIVER soils for Y nt treated logs ou ads mulches c Dis m3 lo concrete blend rocks 6 sleepers to 4.8m stepping stones sands, barks railway sleepers

H: 5545 2323 M: 0404 486 579 ALL OUTSIDE/INSIDE WORK INCLUDING ROOFS & DECKS

PLUS MUCH MORE

HORSE DENTIST HORSE DENTIST – MERV MANGAN Available by appointment Tamborine Mountain and surrounding areas • ALL HORSE BREEDS • DONKEYS • MULES Mobile: 0412 690 629

HOUSE RESTORATIONS

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ALLAN HAYES TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN PANEL & PAINT

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PH: 5545 2319

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• Farm pick-up or delivered • Weekend pick-ups must be ordered by Friday • Inspection Invited.

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LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

Tue-Fri 8:30–5 Saturday from 8:30

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PAINTERS & DECORATORS

HAIRDRESSING (CONT)

PLASTERER Gyprock, ornate & suspended ceilings, fancy cornices, ceiling roses. All Aspects of Trade Phone BRETT CLEARY

MOWER REPAIRS

5545 0115

Tamborine Mower Repairs

PLUMBING

Suppliers of new & reconditioned • Mowers • Brush Cutters JOHN DEERE Spares & Service

Ph 5545 1892 or 0428 451 892

MOWING & SLASHING

Acreage Mowing Prompt Reliable Service Now Available at Tamborine Mower Repairs

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Ian Lloyd • • • • •

Plumbing Drainage Roofing Guttering Pumps

Licensed Plumber QBS Lic No. 62248

LICENSED BACKFLOW PREVENTION Ph: (Mob) 0417 437 143 A/H 5543 6884 Lic No 047179

Specialising in:• Maintenance • Plumbing • Draining • Roofing • Gasfitting Ph: Dave Angel at Nth Tamborine Ph: 5545 2369 all hours Mobile No: 0419 677 008

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VET SURGEON (CONT)

Lee Chang Tye – 0420 349 744 email: relaxedmindtaichi@gmail.com

TREE SERVICES

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Small & Large Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm Animal Practice Saturday 8am - 1pm A fully equipped veterinary hospital right here on the Mountain providing quality service including home visits, x-ray, ultrasound, in-house blood tests, surgery, pet grooming, hydrobath and a full range of pet food supplies. 2 Main St, Nth Tamborine

5545 2422 all hours A/H Emergency Service Always Available

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RETAINING WALLS

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VALUER VALUER – MALCOLM BISHOPP Independent Property Valuer, all purposes. Assessments market value, compensation, property settlement, stamp duty, GST. Registered Valuer Queensland No. 734. Member Australian Property Institute (Valuers)

PO Box 107, Eagle Heights 4271 Phone 5545 0022 Fax: 5545 0200

VET SURGEON Canungra

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Est 1985 - Maurice & Debbie Friendly, Reliable Delivery

$140 per load BSC Approved

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641 Illinbah Road

7 Saguaro Court

$595,000 – 3154m

GRAND COLONIAL RESIDENCE • Coastal and mountain views • Well maintained property • Formal Lounge and dining • Well hidden from the street • Used as a holiday home • Suit family buyers Dave Lown 0479 131 844

$775,000

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RENTALS

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BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED • Huge private all-weather deck • Amazing modern kitchen • Polished timber floors • Open plan living • Large attractive back yard Jan Pickett 0404 957 263

HOMES 154 Eagle Heights Rd: 3 bed, 1 bath ..........................$360 p/w 12 Kamet Court: 3 Bed, 1 bath...................................$385 p/w 27 Yuulong St: 3 bed, 1 bath .....................................$360 p/w 109 Rowe Rd, Ferny Glen: 4 bed, 2 bath ....................$650 p/w 3 Corypha Crt: 3 bed, 1 bath......................................$380 p/w 60 Licuala Dr: 4 Bed, 2 bath .......................................$450 p/w 7 Huyber Lane: 2 bed, 1 bath .....................................$335 p/w 5 Celebes Crt: 4 bed, 2 bath.......................................$540 p/w COMMERCIAL Shop 5, 21 Southport Ave:..................................................POA Shop 1, 136 Long Road:......................................$400 pw + gst 1 School Road, The old Kendall Office: ................Attractive rent Eliza Jones 0474 315 000

8 Wildflower Court

12 Jura Court

$476,000 – 1147m

PRIVATE AND SECLUDED • Sunken lounge/dining• Timber floors & ceiling fans • Renovated modern kitchen with gas appliances • Loads of storage • Entertainment centre/artist studio Jan Pickett 0404 957 263

$945,000 – 2.39ha

THIS ONE WILL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY... • The most amazing views • Architecturally designed home • Spacious layout maximises the view • Pool and pool house • The ultimate experience in private living • Huge parents’ retreat David Major 0412 726 507

OPEN HOME FOR SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER 7 Saguaro Court................................1.00–1.30pm

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