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JULY 2014
Issue No. 07/14
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Half A Century Of Black Gold Flows At Moonie! A young Queen Elizabeth was shown a model of the new Moonie Oilfields, Australia’s first commercial oilfields, on one of the Australian tours early in her reign. Now, half a century has passed, and the oilfields are still there; they are still producing oil (only 180 barrels per day) and Queen Elizabeth, at 88 years of age, is enjoying the second longest reign in English history. The Moonie Oilfields has produced nearly 25 million barrels of crude oil to date and it is predicted that there is still over 60 million barrels (9.5 billion litres) underground! 1
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Santos currently owns and runs the Moonie Oilfields and held an Open Day on Saturday, 7th June. It was well attended by locals and former workers alike. The Moonie State School P&C cooked and served a great morning tea then a barbecue lunch, and after donning safety hats and goggles and being inducted into emergency safety procedures, two large tour groups were taken through the spotless and well-kept facilities by Murray Blair, current oilfields site supervisor. In December 1961, oil exploration in South East Queensland resulted in the discovery of oil at Moonie, leading to the official opening of Australia’s first commercial oilfield in March 1964. It has been 50 years since Moonie’s high flowing oil started the industry’s boom and put Australia on the world map for oil production, and the field is still producing daily. Santos has proudly operated the Moonie Oilfields since 1993. This anniversary is a celebration of the success of the Moonie Oilfields, recognising past and present employees, landholders, stakeholders and community members who have all played a part in it’s ongoing viability. Lynelle Urquhart
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Bridie Gurner, Hannah Blair, Olivia Burke, Lucy Gurner & Jessica Burke. WDRC Mayor Ray Brown on a “seefood” diet! During the ceremony Stewart Bisset (Santos, Brisbane) and Bill Singleton (a former geologist at the oilfields) look at the historical records Greg Bishop presenting original neighbours Leonie & Ron Boland (“Killaloe”) with a floral arrangement Atendees at the Open Day Fred & Rita Giltrow (“Minnabilla” Goondiwindi) kitted up safely for a tour
Photography courtesy of Lynelle Urquhart
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www.westerndownsmagazines.com EDITOR Jessica Flynn DESIGN Amy Skerman Kate Haig Karel Brownhall
On the Cover Tim Brown from ‘Glenalan’ at the Moonie Oilfields. Photography courtesy of Lynelle Urquhart.
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A Note From the Editor ♪ Baby it’s cold outside ♫ We have been singing up a storm in the office while compiling the July edition of the Tara & District Magazine. Unfortunately, a neighbouring dog has been joining us – even when we were trying to actually work. The July Dalby Harvest is the last edition of the Jessica Flynn, Editor magazine to be created in the Jandowae office. From next month, the magazine will be compiled right in the heart of Dalby, in the Chamber of Commerce building in Cunningham Street. Amy will be working out of the Dalby office Monday to Wednesdays from 9am to 4pm, and will be available on Thursdays and Fridays by appointment. The Jandowae office remains the head office of Western Downs Magazines. In the meantime, the July edition of your magazine is full of some great articles and competitions! On pages 12 and 13, we have photos from the very popular Jandowae Timbertown Festival. Congratulations to all those involved in orchestrating such a fantastic event for the Western Downs!
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Also, don’t forget to enter the Beautiful Babies (p 10) and the Empire Theatre (p 15) competitions this month.
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Speaking of babies, the Western Downs Magazines team would like to congratulate Jessica and family on the arrival of Annabelle Eliza. We already have Annabelle in the office learning all about the magazines! We hope you enjoy your July edition of the magazine. Kate, Karel & Amy melodically for
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Meandarra Show. For enquiries, phone Rae on 0438 444 198
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Do you know an athlete or individual in your community who has accomplished something great in the sporting world? Make their achievement known by nominating them for the monthly Western Downs Regional Sports Star Award Awards run from March to November 2014. Closing date for nominations is the 28th of each month. Visit: www.wdrc.qld.gov.au for an application form.
Each monthly recipient will be in the running for the title of 2014 Western Downs Regional Sports Star of the Year For more information contact 1300 CounCil (1300 268 624)
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Community
Local Photographers Exhibition In June, Myall Park Botanic Garden hosted the inaugural exhibition of Local Amateur Photographers. The 21 entries were all professionally printed and framed then hung in the Gallery for two weeks. An opening evening was attended by a large number of people keen to see the works. ‘Nepal Morning’ by Alice Thomas was judged first place, and Highly Commended was ‘Lake Baikal, Siberia’ by Kay Denning. Everyone who attended the evening was given a vote to choose the People’s Choice photo. Kate Cover’s ‘Afternoon Delight’ was the winner here. These three photos were auctioned on the night and all were sold. Three of the other entries were also purchased through silent auction. Profits from these sales raised in excess of $250 for the garden.
‘Lake Baikal, Siberia’ by Kay Denning
Kate McDonald
‘Nepal Morning’ by Alice Thomas
‘Afternoon Delight’ by Kate Cover
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Community
The Gums Local Attends State Reception Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Queensland on Saturday 19 April 2014 (Easter Saturday). This was The Duchess of Cambridge’s first official visit to Queensland and The Duke of Cambridge’s second official visit. Their first stop in Queensland was Amberley and then South Bank as part of their tour of Australia and New Zealand. At South Bank Their Royal Highnesses attended the State Reception at the Brisbane Convention Centre where there were 200 guests in attendance and amongst them was Chantahl Stedman of The Gums representing the Queensland Merino Stud Sheepbreeders Association (QMSSA).
Chantahl was nominated by the QMSSA to attend and was initially selected by Government House as an Official Guest. From here she had to write a profile about herself in order to progress to be a Special Guest. The profiles of 200 nominees were scrutinised by the Queensland Premier’s Office until only 20 people remained. Chantahl was one of the selected persons to be a Special Guest at the event. This position enabled her to personally meet and converse with His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge. Chantahl said that “the Duke was very polite and genuinely interested in the state of affairs for farmers of rural Queensland and more specifically the current conditions of
the sheep and wool industry”. She was able to meet some other famous guests in attendance but they were not fortunate enough to personally meet either the Duke or the Duchess.
Left: Premier Campbell Newman and Governor of Qld Ms Penelope Wemsley AC presenting The Duke of Cambridge and The Duchess of Cambridge.
Top Right: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge accompanied by Her Excellency Penelope Wemsley and Premier Campbell Newman as they meet general guests at the State Reception.
Bottom Right: Special Guests Chantahl Stedman, representing Qld Merino Stud Sheepbreeders Association, and Sean Scanlon, representing Rosie’s (Friends on the Street), awaiting the arrival of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the State Reception.
After the State Reception the Duke and Duchess left the Convention Centre and took a walk through the South Bank Gardens where they were greeted by thousands of adoring fans before being whisked away for their flight back to Sydney. Chantahl Stedman
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That's Life - Raising Awareness for Mental Health in Our Rural Communities On Friday 30 May, the Tara and district community attended a free Mental Health Awareness event organised by Tara Men's Group with the support of Western Downs Regional Council. A similar event was also held in Chinchilla and Miles. Local community groups steer-headed a campaign to raise awareness and encourage open discussion about Mental Health in our communities, a common, yet most often silent battle in our rural communities. Guest speaker and well known ABC sports broadcaster Craig Hamilton shared his personal battles with depression and bipolar 1 disorder at the event and he proved to be a remarkably inspiring speaker. prizes was drawn with lots of lucky winners and Civil, QGC and Origin. The event was supported by many local groups and all donations at the event were given to with our local health services on hand to provide Chantahl Stedman BeyondBlue. mini health checks for all attending the event and Apex kindly providing the bar. A raffle of The event was also supported by Murphy Pipe
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Hannaford Club Receives Funding for New Fridge The Ergon Energy Community Fund has granted the Hannaford Club funds to purchase a new energy efficient refrigerator. With the addition of this fridge, the Hannaford Club is now able to decommission the highly energy inefficient cold room. This is a valuable addition to club assets, not only in terms of energy and financial savings but will also be a vital utility for the daily running of the club and future fundraising activities. It was well appreciated over the weekend for the canteen of annual Open Gymkhana & Family Fun Day. The Club executive and members would like to extend our thanks to Ergon Energy. Sarah Gleeson (Secretary)
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From a Clearing in the Scrub to Fabulous in Only Half A Centaury and home-made sticky date pudding for dessert, then the band “Golden Child” from Brisbane played up a storm. Before dinner, an honour board emblazoned with the names of all fifty years of Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurers, as well as the life members of the sports club was unveiled by the first executive (from 1964) of Tim Brown, Ron Boland and Marlene Green (widow of Harry Green, the original Treasurer). Marlene then told a few interesting stories about the beginnings of the club. Two new life members were announced, Greg and Trish Baker. Both have been integral in the running of the club for decades. The life memberships were presented by the longest serving executive member Andrew Billsborough. Andy has served as President and Secretary for a total of 17 years! Moonie is truly blessed with many people who At the recent 50th celebration, an afternoon get things done. Long may it continue. of games and sport was organised and run by the essential part of this club – it’s wonderful Lynelle Urquhart volunteers. If it needs to be done, a member of 1. Moonie girls enjoying the fireworks the club steps up to do it. The afternoon’s sports 2. Watching the gun shoot were Eddie Nolan (Kurrawa on offer to try included lawn bowls, golf, cricket, Downs), John Duffield (Timaru), Tim Brown (Glenalan) & Greg Baker (Tennessee) tennis and the Moonie Gun Club (a sub group of the sports club) even taught game locals to 3. Mike & Mim Hirst (“Killawarra” – Mim on far right) caught up with Don, Deborah and Isabel Taylor shoot clay ‘pigeons’. Several women found out (“Parkhurst”) they have a good aim, so watch out husbands! 4. Gayleen Lindsay (Moonie), Claire Baker (“Amarco”) In 1964 a place for a tennis court was cleared in the Brigalow scrub in what would become Moonie. Cricket grounds soon followed and the Moonie Sports Club began. Through the hard work of the farming community, and also some of the Moonie Oilfields staff, they made their own fun where nothing else was available. The modern air conditioned building and large commercial standard kitchen, capable of feeding 500 people on a big day, is now the social and sporting hub of the district, hosting everything from school concerts, sewing workshops, meetings, and mobile kindy to christenings, wedding receptions and it even coped well with a funeral attended by 900 people. (Not to mention the famous Moonie Yabbie Races at the end of November.)
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A giant slide was provided and well used by 5. The beautifully decorated clubhouse many people, children and adults alike. What a Photography courtesy of Lynelle Urquhart great fitness idea… run up 50 stairs, slide then do it again. I’m sure most children slept very soundly that night. Santos sponsored the slide and also the amazing fireworks display in the evening. Wow, just wow. The night sky was ablaze with colour and light and everyone had a smile on their lips. Thanks to Santos for their sponsorship of this event.
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Tara Futures Group The next AGM of the Tara Futures Group will be present committee members stepping aside. held on the 17th July 2014. The usual meeting date would have been the 10th July, but due to If a new committee cannot be elected, a general discussion will be held on the future of the group circumstances the date has been changed. and importantly, the future of the Tara Festival of All residents of Tara District who feel that the Culture and Camel Races. group needs to continue are urged to attend, as a new committee needs to be elected, with the Richard Thornbury, President
The Future’s Looking Bright for Senior Students at Tara Shire State College Amelia Windsor Cert III in Aged Care Work Experience: Tarcoola Retirement Village (WDRC) Training Provider: SQIT
Adrian Cullen Cert III in Agriculture Work Placement: M.W & J.D Moran “Claydon” Training Provider: RITE
for a future career and get on the job training whilst still at school. School Based Traineeship/ Apprenticeships are great for employers too, enabling them to train staff to their requirements which helps to build their businesses. School Based Traineeships and Apprenticeships are securing the future with skills built on a solid foundation. The future is looking bright for students in rural Australia. If you would like more information please phone the College on School based traineeships are a great option 4678 7333. for senior students, enabling them to study In recent weeks three students have successfully completed either a School Based Traineeship or a Certificate III Course. Both School Based Traineeships and Certificate Courses require students to complete theory modules and undertake work placements (generally one day a week) all while completing their senior studies. This requires a significant commitment by the students and their families.
Brandon Hayward Cert III in Business Work Placement: Tara Newsagency Training Provider: Workskills We would like to congratulate these students on their outstanding achievements. The College would also sincerely thank the employers who have contributed to the training of these students. Well done to all involved. We encourage the wider community to support these local businesses that are supporting our local youth. Joanne Beil Head of Senior Schooling
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Community
Annual Anglican Ladies Guild Luncheon a Success Om Wednesday 25th June, the annual Anglican available commercially and showed how well Ladies Guild luncheon was held at “Limebush some he “prepared earlier” had so many healthy roots in a short time, then nonchalantly pulling Park”. them apart in order to prove his point. He then The morning was very chilly, but the sun was talked about striking products and which were shining with promise of a lovely day. All the most appropriate, Brian’s easy manner had the fetching and transporting of equipment had crowd hanging on every word as he continued been done the day before and the venue was about potting mix and fertilizers then answered looking great and organisers and helpers were questions of all manner from the crowd. Those I buzzing about completing their tasks setting up spoke to say they found the talk very interesting the various stalls, on offer “ bring and buy ” where and the question time very informative. home baked goodies and fresh garden products were scooped up, an extension of this was a Chantahl had a display of organic products and baby white elephant stall where some special gave a very interesting talk about the benefit of treasures were on offer. A multi-draw raffle was using non-chemical products and the harm that very popular and many lovely prizes went to chemicals will cause with a link to such illnesses happy winners, also a raffle for a $50 voucher. 1st as depression and Alzheimer’s. The information prize was won by Rene and a knee rug won by she provided was thought provoking. June; both winners were excited about their luck. Winter Garden Supplies came from Dalby with a The weather was very kind and the day was trove of plants for perusal and sale along with a winner, the lunch was great the venue was perfect thanks to Langes, the company was great any requested advise and helpful suggestions. a happy day was had by all. Guest Speakers were Brian Sams Garden Guru, Many thanks to all who attended and to all the and Chantahl Stedman with Chanzar Organics. helpers. Brian spoke on propagation and provided samples of the new little thingies which are Irma for Anglican Ladies Guild
July 2014– 11
Photography - Kate Haig, Sharon Baker, Janice Donald & Sharon July Hazel 2014– 13
Recipe Proudly Sponsored by Foodworks Tara 23 Day St, Tara Ph: 4665 3188
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Method Step 1 Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes. Stir in the stock, creamed corn, corn kernels and sugar. Step 2 Bring to the boil then simmer for 15 minutes or until the chicken is very tender and you’re happy with the consistency. Remove from the heat and stir through the sour cream, salt and pepper. Top with the coriander and serve.
Recipe sourced from: http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/21430/chicken+and+corn+soup Photography by Oliver Ford
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Jimbour House Capture the elegance and charm of yesteryear by arranging for your Wedding Ceremony and Reception to be held in the grounds of historic Jimbour House situated on Jimbour Station, 20 minutes north of Dalby. The immaculate gardens and the majestic Jimbour House provide a wonderful photographic backdrop to your wedding, providing memories that will last a lifetime. Jimbour offers you the opportunity to be married in the Russell Family Private Courtyard, the recently constructed Summer House, the extensive gardens of Jimbour House itself or the refurbished nondenominational Chapel, all venues providing a unique experience full of atmosphere and grandeur. Your family and friends are then able to party on in your choice of reception area. Options include our extremely popular aircraft hangar, outdoors in the gardens or in a marquee customised to your particular requirements. Jimbour offers a comprehensive range of Hire Equipment at very competitive rates. If something you require is not on our list, we will make every attempt to source it for you. As all items on our Hire List are on site, there is no added freight component which can be quite a saving. Our preferred caterers are Pips ‘n’ Cherries who are based in Bell (pipsncherries@bigpond.com or 4663 1184 or 0428 434 921) and Etiquette 24/7 who are based in Toowoomba (enquiries@etiquette247. com.au or 4638 3811). However, other caterers are welcome subject to a satisfactory arrangement being negotiated. Please direct your initial enquiries to gay.wilson@russellpastoral.com. au or ring 07 5462 4700. Todd Hunter McGaw Photography
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Ten Tips to Nourish Your Skin Often our diet and digestive health can be expressed through the health of our skin. If our skin is looking a little under the weather then it’s likely that our body systems aren’t doing so well either. It is important to take note of what we eat if we want to maintain, clear, nourished and youthful looking skin. Below are ten tips for 5. improving our diet and thus the health of our skin as recommended by Naturopath Megan Douglas. 1.
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Fibre: Even healthy eating will benefit us little if our digestive tract is not working efficiently. This is because undigested food 6. can seep from the small intestine into the bloodstream, and the immune system reacts. Omega 3: Omega 3 fats such as fish and 7. flax oils decrease inflammation and create healthy skin cell membranes. They are also great antioxidants, whilst a recent 8. international study found that people who ate diets high in fish and seafood had less skin wrinkling. H2O: Water helps to hydrate and plump up the skin, and flush toxins from the body. We should aim to drink around 1-2 litres of water a day, depending on our body weight, 9. exercise levels and the prevailing climate.
and vegetables assist in making healthy cells. Deeply coloured berries such as blueberries and cherries are loaded with antioxidants which will help your body fight off blemishes. No Sugar: In the case of our skin, the high blood sugar we get from eating sweets and refined flour attaches itself to collagen in our skin cells. This sugar distorts the skin, eventually showing up as wrinkles and also increasing inflammation. Proteins: It is important that we include adequate amounts of protein in our diet as it contains the building blocks to create healthy skin and even repair problem areas. Vitamin C: Vitamin C is not only a necessary part of our diet, but critical for collagen production in the skin.
acid. Hyaluronic acid is what makes cartilage Probiotics: Probiotics contain bacteria that resilient, and keeps our skin resilient as well. not only help our skin look healthy, but also It hydrates our skin, increases its elasticity help us maintain a “healthy gut”. This is vital, and strength and improves our skin’s overall because the majority of our immune system appearance. is located in our digestive system. As an aside, eczema sufferers can benefit greatly Chantahl Stedman from a daily probiotic intake. The purpose of the column written by Chantahl Stedman in the Garlic: Garlic is a natural remedy for wrinkles, as it contains sulphur, which helps our body produce collagen.
Antioxidants: Try to eat a diet rich in antioxidant foods, think brightly coloured 10. Beans: Beans help our bodies produce a fruits and vegetables. Bright orange fruits vital anti-aging substance called hyaluronic
Dalby Harvest is to provide health information to members of the public. Any information provided herein does not constitute medical or health care advice for any health or individual problem. The material presented is not a substitute for medical or other professional health services from a qualified health care provider who is familiar with the unique facts of the individual. Individuals should always consult a qualified health care provider about any health concern and prior to undertaking any new treatment or relying on any medical information.
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July 2014– 23
Health &Beauty
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Contact Lenses to Treat Dry Eyes While not appropriate for all patients with ocular surface dryness, some patients will benefit from the wearing of contact lens to improve dry eye symptoms. This treatment option is particularly useful for patients who complain of constant dry gritty eyes particularly after blinking and eye rubbing. The contact lens creates a barrier between the cornea (clear window on the front of the eye) and the top eyelid. This treatment option is works in a similar way to a Band-Aid applied over a skin abrasion. When combined with eye drops, the ocular surface will often heal much faster than if left exposed.
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OUTPATIENT CLINIC Phone 4678 7900 to make an appointment 3 days in advance
Monday / Wednesday / Friday 8.00 am – 9.00 am Except Public holidays
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Currently the Child Health service is not available and is expected to resume with one day per fortnight in the near future. Commencement date not available at present.
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Tara Health Service Primary Health Care Centre
COMMUNITY HEALTH Phone 4678 7904
Weekly Thursday / Friday
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Tara Health Service Kathy Higgins Primary Health Care Centre
MENTAL HEALTH (Adult) Phone 46690501 for an appointment or 46690501 / 46787900 to cancel
Weekly Monday
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District Health Service Mental Health Team Primary Health Care Centre
MENTAL HEALTH (Child & Youth) Phone 4669 0501 for an appointment or 4669 0501 / 4678 7900 to cancel
Weekly Tuesday
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District Health Service Mental Health Team Primary Health Care Centre
WOMEN’S HEALTH Ph 4678 7900 for an appointment or to cancel
Every 6 weeks Monday
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District Health Service Barbara Milne Primary Health Care Centre
ALCOHOL & DRUGS COUNSELLING Ph 4669 0555 for an appointment or to cancel
Fortnightly
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District Health Service Primary Health Care Centre
PHYSIOTHERAPY Present referral to Tara Health Service To cancel appointment 4669 0538 / 4678 7900
Weekly Wednesday and alternate Monday / Thursday
Yes GP or Health Professional
Tara Health Service Primary Health Care Centre
SOCIAL WORK Present referral to Tara Health Service To cancel appointment 4669 0772 / 4678 7900
Weekly Wednesday
Yes Self or Health Professional
Tara Health Service Primary Health Care Centre
DIETETICS Present referral to Tara Health Service To cancel appointment 4669 0563 / 4678 7900
Fortnightly Monday
Yes GP or Health Professional
District Allied Health Service Primary Health Care Centre
SPEECH PATHOLOGY Present referral to Tara Health Service To cancel appointment 4669 0548 / 4678 7900
Weekly Monday
Yes GP or Health Professional
District Allied Health Service Primary Health Care Centre
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Present referral to Tara Health Service To cancel appointment 4669 0546 / 4678 7900
Weekly Tuesday and fortnightly Wednesday
Yes GP or Health Professional
District Allied Health Service Primary Health Care Centre
ANTENATAL CLINIC Phone 4669 0525 Dalby Maternity for an appointment or 4669 0525 / 4678 7900 to cancel an appointment
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Dalby Health Service Tara Health Service
RURAL & REMOTE WOMEN’S HEALTH PROGRAM To make appointment or cancel appointment Ph 4678 7900
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Royal Flying Doctor Service Dr Felicity Rea Tara Health Service
CHILD HEALTH Phone 4678 7900 for enquiries.
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Health &Beauty
Your Own Blood Can Rejuvenate Your Face with a Vampire Facial This Platelet Rich Plasma treatment has been used to treat elite athlete’s injuries for some time, but has only recently been recognised as an antiageing treatment, and is now in high demand at cosmetic clinics around the world.
hours, so you’ll want to wait a while before showing off your new and improved skin.
So what is a Vampire Facial? In the quest against ageing, some people are turning to the same substance vampires use to stay forever young: blood. Don’t fret, they are not drinking it, but have their own blood harnessed and the plasma reintroduced into the desired areas of their face, neck or hands to revitalise their skin. It is a great treatment for maintaining that fresh look as your skin cells are re-energised, collagen production is boosted and the overall tone and texture of the skin is greatly improved.
The good news is that it is safe and there is no risk of an allergic reaction as one's own cells are used in the skin treatment. Our clinic nurse draws a vial of the patient’s blood which is then spun to separate the Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) from the red blood cells. The PRP is then applied topically to the skin during a Dermastamp treatment – a process in which the skin is perforated with near microscopic holes to allow the transdermal delivery of the PRP. The growth factors in the platelets work like “magic” to encourage increased collagen production and new blood flow to the area treated, resulting in younger appearing skin. Results last six months to a year.
This medical grade facial treatment is more penetrating than a regular facial, but the recovery time is quick - clients can notice results in a couple of days. However, as this procedure causes a bit of light bleeding and swelling, the social downtime is approximately forty eight
The treatment rejuvenates the skin and enhances tissue regeneration, evening out the overall complexion. For years this liquid gold skin and reducing fine lines and wrinkles. in the blood has been used to accelerate the recovery of injured muscles and is fast becoming Cosmetic Elegance Clinic a popular cosmetic treatment, plumping up the
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Health & Beauty
Uses For Nasal & Sinus Irrigation Products HAYFEVER AND ALLERGIES There are two ways in which washing the nasal tissues can help to improve the symptoms of hayfever and allergy. (a) Rinsing the nose helps to remove pollen and other irritants. It also helps to dilute the chemicals of inflammation produced by the tissues of the nose. Both of these actions assist in reducing the overall symptoms. (b) Cleaning the nose of excess mucus and debris also helps to prepare the nasal tissues to receive medicated nasal sprays like steroid sprays (eg. Beconase, Nasonex, Rhinocort). These sprays are applied onto clean nasal tissue and this has been shown to improve their effectiveness in relieving symptoms. COLDS, FLU AND SINUSITIS These conditions are invariably associated with a blocked nose. The blockage of congestion is caused by tissue swelling in the nasal cavity as a result of a virus invading the tissues and setting up inflammation. Nasal congestion can be relieved by simply washing away the excess mucus that the body produces as part of the inflammatory process. The cleansing also helps to remove the chemicals of inflammation produced by the nose. You may experience sinusitis if the degree of inflammation is severe enough to cause obstruction to the normal flow of mucus. In this event you should wash the nose and sinuses with FLO Sinus Care. ASTHMA It has now been shown that when there are symptoms in the upper airways, that both airways must be treated in order to provide the best overall the body’s own fluids is the preferred method of upper airway management. result. Treating just the lower airway will not deliver the best outcome or These solutions help to wash away pollens and other nasal irritants and also control of the medical condition. to dilute the chemicals that the body produces when inflammation occurs in the nose. Upper Airway Symptoms • • • • •
Blocked nose Runny nose Sneezing Sinusitis – pain or pressure over the eyes, underneath the eyes Poor sense of smell
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Business
Winning Designs for Dalby’s Answer to ‘House Rules’
External before
Winning design created clever use of space and enhanced external charm
Kitchen before
Dalby’s impressive architectural style has once again been put on the map thanks to local designers, Martin Building Design, who recently picked up two awards for excellence at the Building Designers Association Queensland regional awards. Martin Building Design was recognised for their designs of a family home renovation in Dalby’s Myall Street and the new industrial Diesel Care building on Loudoun Road. Managing Director Arthur Martin said it was an honour to work on the Myall Street residence, for former owners Matthew and Kirsty Ostwald, which was an iconic local home originally built in the 1920s. “The home had been renovated around the early 1970s and had become very outdated; so the challenge was to retain and enhance the existing external charm while totally redesigning the interior to suit a modern family.”
Redesigned to modern kitchen and open plan living
and pulled it all together with the building requirements. We are so fortunate to have designers of such calibre right here in Dalby,” Mr Ostwald said.
Martin Building Design’s expertise in commercial and industrial design was also highlighted with an award for the design of a purpose-built industrial workshop, showroom, administration office, client waiting area and conference room “Our design transformed the interior, created for Diesel Care. open-plan living, a formal entry, media room opening onto a large deck, office nook, chef’s “It was important that it didn’t look like a typical ‘ kitchen complete with butlers pantry, master tin shed’. We used unusual angles, feature panels, bedroom with large ensuite and walk-in robe, awnings, and glass to give the building a modern three further bedrooms, and a guest suite. We appearance while still meeting the client’s also designed an underground option for rain budget,” Mr Martin said. water storage and a new garage.” Diesel Care Director Gavin Bradford said when Client Matthew Ostwald said working with his team had out-grown their existing premises, Martin Building Design resulted in the creation they chose Martin Building Design to turn their of “a beautiful home that we just loved living in”. wish list into reality. The project team, led by designer Murray Pearce, worked closely with the owners and builders to ensure the design would achieve style and liveability that was practical and durable.
Award winning designer Murray Pearce with Diesel Care Director Gavin Bradford
new building that reflects quality of the Diesel care name, has room for future growth, and workshops that were just what we were looking for; and they did most of the dealings with Council which took a lot of pressure off us. We’ve had positive feedback from customers from all around the country and we couldn’t be happier,” Mr Bradford said.
“They were just so great to deal with, they “The guys had really good handle on what incorporated ideas that we had in mind we needed. We ended up with an impressive Martin Building Design 30 – July 2014
financial Happy New Year ^
Michelle McVeigh
You might not be cracking out the party poppers and sparkling wine as 1 July rolls around, but a new financial year is a great time to celebrate the successes of the previous 12 months, and plan ahead.
Not everyone loves tax time quite as much as the accountants at BMO Business Centre, but here’s a few tips from BMO Partner Michelle McVeigh on starting the new financial year on the right foot. Budget – We know it’s tough, especially when you’re working with variables like weather, but all successful businesses prepare budgets and cash flow projections. These might change monthly or evenly weekly – especially in the farming game – but having a starting point is so much better than flying blind.
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aware the minimum award wage increases from family stopped receiving your income because of 1 July – so be sure to check the awards and make injury, illness or death, would they still be able to make your mortgage payments, pay the electricity sure you’re paying the correct rates. and phone, what about groceries or school fees? Think about succession – Whether your next The last thing you want to do is lose your home generation is still in nappies or your children or business you’ve worked hard for because you are reaching adulthood, the beginning of a new didn’t have the right insurances in place. financial year is a great time to start talking about how you plan to pass on to the next generation Get into the habit of communicating - It worries and/or start thinking about your goals for me when I hear people talk about their tax bill as retirement. A good succession plan can take years. though it’s come as a great shock. Get into the As they say the best time to plant a tree is 20 years habit of communicating with your accountant all year round. By the time you get to May you ago. But the second best time is today. should have a very clear understanding of your Be safe – All businesses, including farmers, are tax position and should be working with your required by law to have safety systems and accountant to put in place any strategies needed procedures in place. If you’re not sure what you to minimise tax before the end of the financial should be doing to get your workplace health year. and safety up to date, get some advice. BMO Business Centre Get your records right – Start the financial year off the right way with your bookkeeping Michelle McVeigh is a partner at BMO Accountants. methods. If you find entering all your data into BMO is a multifaceted business advisory firm delivering a bookkeeping program or you’re still using a solutions for accounting and taxation, business growth, ‘shoebox’ method, talk to your accountant about wealth creation, loans and leasing. Information in this using a streamlined method like BankLink. article is general in nature and readers are advised to seek
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Sport
2014 Tara Open Tennis Tournament Results The Annual Tara Open Tennis Tournament was held at the Tara Courts on Saturday 21 June with a good roll up of competitors. Players from Chinchilla, Condamine, Dalby, Jandowae and Tara competed in the Open and consolation events.
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The men’s singles saw Glen Gray take our the O’Connell Cup again for the 16th time. Glen first won the tournament in 1979 and continues to stay fit and play some great tennis. He won the men’s and mixed doubles events as well. The Val Coggan Cup for the ladies singles was won by Mary-Ellen Tucker from Jandowae, who defeated Katie Deane 7-5 in the final. In the ladies events, three generations of one family competed in the tournament. Katie Deane was runner-up in the singles and won the ladies doubles with her grandmother Fay Eley; Katie’s mother, Dana also played in the tournament. Results: Men’s Singles Semi-Final: Glen Gray d Michael Morton 6-2. Brendan Hatherell d Steve Farrell, 6-4. Final: Glen Gray d Brendan Hatherell 6-0. Consolation: Reece Wood d Iain Wallace 6-0. Ladies’ Singles Semi-Final: Mary-Ellen Tucker d Rita Paerau 6-0. Katie Deane d Erin Seymour 6-1. Final: Mary-Ellen Tucker d Katie Deane 7-5. Consolation: Rita Paerau d Erin Seymour.
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Men’s Doubles Semi-Final: Glen Gray & Don Bell d Michael Morton & Iain Wallace 6-0. Brendan Hatherell & Micahel d Steve Farrell & Andrew Death 6-2. Final: Glen & Don d Brendan & Michael 6-4. Consolation: Reece Wood & Mitch Tucker. Ladies’ Doubles: (Round Robin Event). Katie Deane & Fay Eley 24pts. Runner-up: Mary-Ellen Tucker & Judy Boyce 21pts. Mixed Doubles Semi-Final: Glen Gray & Linda Strinohrt d Steve Farrell & Katie Deane 6-0. Don Bell & Rita Paerau f Brendan Hatherell & Fay Eley 6-3. Final: Glen Gray & Linda Steinohrt d Don Bell & Rita Paerau 6-1. Consolation: Mason Paerau & Reece Wood d Andrew & Leonie Death. Fay Eley 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Mens & Ladies Singles winners: Glen Gray & MaryEllen Tucker. Mens Consolation Singles: Reece Wood. (Chinchilla) Ladies Consolation Singles: Rita Paerau (Chinchilla) Runner Up Ladies Doubles Mary-Ellen Tucker (Jandowae) & Judith Boyce (Chinchilla) Ladies Doubles (Round Robin) Fay Eley & Katie Deane (Both Tara) Mens Consolation Doubles. Reece Wood (Chinchilla) & Mitch Tucker (Jandowae) Mixed Doubles: Glen Gray (Condamine) & Linda Steinohrt (Tara) {won last 3 years}
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Sport
Meandarra Bowls Club News Club members have been busy travelling to all the local clubs in the area to meet club obligations. On 22 June we saw a group of ‘youngen’ who took over the greens and claimed to have enjoyed themselves. What an impressive roll out and to see so many players on the greens. The Club hopes to see more of the locals especially the ‘youngones’ having a try. Looking forward to the next one? Thanks for coming everyone. Once again we are happy to welcome the grey-nomads from all over Australia, many of whom are faithful patrons who visit us every year. Sunday social bowls commences at 1.30pm. New players are encouraged to take advantage of this wonderful weather to have a try on the wonderful greens, so come and have a roll and a cuppa on us. The Club is open every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays from 5pm onwards and Club rule applies to all. Fridays are barbecue nights prepared by our lovely volunteers, please feel free to drop in for a bite and to socialize as well as to catch-up on the latest. The Club greatly appreciates your patronage. Until the next update, keep warm! Chris Woo
Tara Bowls Results Plenty of action in recent weeks at the Tara luck this weekend in Taroom lads. Bowls Club with the usual rush to complete One pairing has qualified for the final of the championships in full swing. "A" Grade Pairs championship after Laurie The "B" Grade Singles has been decided with Boardman and Tom Duffy accounted for Peter Matthews claiming a 25 - 14 victory over Matthew Prain and Darren Stark in bitterly one of the Club's newer members in Cliffy cold conditions last Sunday afternoon. Laurie Brauer. Peter was never really troubled in the and Tom raced out of the blocks to lead 13 - nil match, racing out to a 22 - 8 lead before Cliffy after only four ends. Matthew and Darren then managed to add a bit of respectability to the started to get into the match, claiming 12 of margin. The damage had been done however the next 14 shots scored to be only 4 behind and Peter claimed his second championship at 16 - 12 after 14 ends. The next four ends saw of the season to take the title on the 23rd end. each team score counteract each other, but a 2 Cliffy qualified for the final after comprehensive on the 19th end to Laurie and Tom gave them 26 - 14 win over Chris Baldwyn in the semi-final. the breathing space require to march into the This was great match with the scores 14 - 12 decider and face the winner of John Smith Cliffy's way after 17 ends, Cliff then showed that playing with Max Merry or Jim Smith teamed he is going to make a good bowler to hold his with Denis Sommerfeld. nerve and claim 12 of the next 14 shots to win In "B" Grade Pairs action Cliff Brauer and Jack the match. McDonald have qualified for the final in their The Triples Championship has also been first season after they had a 27 - 17 win over decided after Jim Smith, Craig Ensbey and Cliffy Eddie Jones and Darren Stark, also relatively Brauer, who subbed for Denis Sommerfeld, inexperienced bowlers. Cliff and Jack had good defeated John Smith, Matthew Prain and Peter start, scoring 11 straight shots before Eddie Matthews 25 - 22 in what was a fitting final. Jim and Darren got on the board, but consecutive and co. raced out of the blocks to lead 17 - 4 three's on the 9th and 10th ends saw them open after 13 ends. From here John's team began to up a 17 - 3 lead. Eddie and Darren then scored slowly claw back the margin to reduce it to only 7 straight shots to add some respectability, but 4 with three ends to play. With John needing the damage had been done and Jack and Cliff multiple shots, and Jim looking to defend, the claimed victory. last 3 ends were a tense stand-off with Jim, Craig and Cliffy prevailing to take the title. Good Matthew Prain
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On the Land
A Fit Rumen Helps Weak Pasture Pasture putting up stem often lacks the major nutrients cattle and sheep need to sustain high performance. Nutritional supplementation is used to balance animal’s diets and to support property profit margins. A nutritional boot-camp to boost rumen fitness is the key to success. There is a direct link between dry matter intake (DMI) and liveweight gain (LWG). DMI is affected by pasture digestibility and quantity and stocking rate. If we aim to maximise an animal’s DMI, we are likely to maximise LWG. On old, dry pasture, if the best we can do is slow liveweight loss, then our animals are in front. This graph shows how liveweight follows intake. There is a lag in weight change because the rumen buffers small changes in pasture quality. If intake drops, animals eventually start to lose weight. Supplementing animals all year round maximises DMI and therefore restricts weight loss or optimises liveweight gain. Provide vitamins and minerals before pasture grows stem and then include protein as stem starts to grow and produce a flowering head. This strategy ensures supplement intake is low and is controlled. The table below shows how animals gain weight on fresh pasture and lose weight on mature pasture. The steer is a 400 kg British breed, (so quite young) and the wether is a 40 kg merino, so physically is more mature. Protein supplementation as NPN will prevent extreme liveweight loss when pasture quantity is not limiting intake. Starting protein supplementation early is important to limit liveweight loss and to maintain production figures that are linked to fertility, milk production, carcass value and immunity. Colin Brosnan
Source: Lambourne et al (1983), Animal Nutrition.
Typical Pasture Analysis Nutrient Digestibility Energy Crude Protein NDF Potential intake Potential LW change
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On the Land
ANDY & KYLIE’S AGRO ROUNDUP As we head into the cooler months, I wanted • to share with you some tips and watchouts for mixing pesticides in cold water.
Take caution with Striker (oxyflurofen), especially when mixing with glyphosate in a cold water scenario
Cold water can cause unwanted issues when • tank mixing commonly used pesticides, with the most common problems including:
Ensure mixing order is correct – following the correct process is critical to avoiding tank mixing problems and will assist with cold water effects. tank mixing guide (above right) gives a good step-by-step on mixing pesticides
Poor dispersion and product drop out (particularly when using dry flowable formulations) Formation of emulsion issues when adding oils to the spray tank (reverse emulsion)
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Ensure water quality is managed correctly - water quality has considerable influence when tank mixing herbicides. Nufarm offers complimentary water testing service – give me a call for more information on this
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Cold water issues most commonly arise in winter but can also be created when using granular ammonium sulphate (AMS) in spray tanks due to an endothermic reaction chilling the water
The following tips will help reduce the risk of cold water issues: •
Avoid leaving water in a spray tank or nurse tank over night
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Ensure all dry flowable are added to the tank first and dispersed completely before adding more products to the tank – adding products such as oils to the mix prior to dry flowable being completely dispersed can cause the granule to absorb the oil, forming a thick sludge
For further information on cold water management please feel free to give us a she will be out and about on Tuesday’s and call. Andy or Kylie from Tara Rural Supplies, Thursday. She still has the same phone and can (07)46653366. be contacted on 0429 032 218. Yes that’s right Kylie is back from Maternity leave, Tara Rural Supplies
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Community Contacts Alcoholic Anonymous open 10am - 10pm
3255 9162
Bunya Mts & District AmCom Inc. Promoting Radio Comm & Electronics
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C&K Meandarra Community Kindergarten
Terese Brockhurst
4665 6197
C&K Glenmorgan Community Kindergarten
Terese Brockhurst
4665 6890
C&K Tara Community Preschooling Centre
Sue Page
4665 3376
Country Chatters Toastmasters
Ann Smith
4669 2156 or 0439 681 196
Hannaford Rose & Geranium Club
Marion Simmonds
4665 3168
Lifeline Clothing Store
Susan Madden
4665 3858
Lifeline Darling Downs & South West Qld Financial Counselling Services
Julie Lane
1300 991 443
Meals On Wheels at the Neighbourhood Centre
Ros Wade
46653508
Meandarra Home Nursing Service
Donna Phipps
4665 6336
Meandarra Police
John Evans
4665 6100
Father Jack Graham Muller John Arnell Irma Porter / Barbara Langes
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Scout Association
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4665 3316
Community Centre
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Churches
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Tara Shire State College
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Tara and Surrounds Local Cricket Clubs
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Senior Citizens Inc
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Sporting Clubs
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4665 3200
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49 WILLIAM ST, JANDOWAE Just Walk In - Totally Renovated Colonial cottage on large 1454m2 allotment/2 bedroom with room for more. Tastefully renovated. French doors leading into the open plan lounge/dining/kitchen area. New bathroom and kitchen. Both bedrooms have double built in cupboards. Verandah on three sides overlooking the gardens. The paved rear entertainment area has the luxury of a spa to indulge in. Large yard/street appeal with attractive picket fencing and old fashioned shutters and criss-cross railings on the verandah. A double carport sits to the side on a gravel driveway for easy access. $199,000 ono. Keen to sell. Phone owner for inspection on 07 46981676 ......................................
FOR SALE Renovated bargain. CRN half acre roof, stumps, plumbing. 4 years old. New cladding on exterior. All paint work done inside and out, hot water 12m old. 2 bed and sleep out, carpet 12m old, wood heater, 2 x Five KW rev cycle a/c, rear east facing deck, five thou gall tank and town water, est trees on western half can split block, 17 x 3m shed slab down. New driveway, rent out now @ $200 week or move in, $770 rates half year. 25 min to Dalby, nice town Jandowae $165k ONO for inspection ph. 0438 191 679 owner. ......................................
FOR SALE Aluminium boat 3.7m Stessco on Bunbier trailer with Minnkota electric motor. Good condition. $1790. Located Miles. Phone Col on 4627 1498 or 0429 949 522. ......................................
FOR SALE Stacer Aluminium boat 3.1m Sea Sprite in new condition. Used twice. $1290. Located Miles. Phone Col on 4627 1498 or 0429 949 522. ......................................
FOR SALE - JANDOWAE HOUSE Approx 12 years old, 4 bedrooms, good scooter ramp to verandah - 2 bay lockable car shed with workshop, laundry and toilet attached. Price - $227,000.00. Ph: 4668 5781. ......................................
64 GEORGE ST, JANDOWAE 4 Bedroom House in Jandowae. Renovated bathroom, kitchen with granite bench tops, huge living areas. House sale includes all furniture (everything from the TV to beds etc.) Double carport. Lockable shed 6 x 4m, covered patio area, landscaped gardens. Great buy for a family or an investment property. 64 George St, Jandowae. $200 000. Ph: 4632 4093 .....................................
RENT/BUY House on 54ac Rent/Buy-Ballogie Qld 2bdrm Cottage 5yrs old. Solar power & hws. Rev cyc a/cond. Tank water only. All fenced. Shed. Some furn. 35Klms from Kingaroy. $200pwk $5,000 deposit. Conditions apply. Price $255,000. Visit – buyaproperty. com.au ID 2415 or email: doug.w@ harboursat.com.au
FOR SALE House with Income on 5 acres. 3 Bedroom, 2 toilets, air-con in main bedroom and living area. 9’ ceilings, hardiplank exterior and shed. 2 government school bus run contracts and 2 buses. $320,000. Ph: Jerry 4663 0050. ......................................
FOR SALE FOR SALE BIKE WIND TRAINER: Fork mount, adjustable height & length $125. Ph: Sladey 0429 621398 Dalby ......................................
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FOR SALE Coromal lowline poptop caravan 14ft, 2 single beds, full gas stove, 3 way fridge. Microwave, full annex. Reg., good condition. $10000. Chinchilla. Ph: 4669 1415 ......................................
FOR SALE New, never been used Sunraysia steel rim suitable for a late model Mitsubishi Pajero. Rim is fitted with a used 265/65/17 tyre. $80.00. Chinchilla. Enquiries 4669 1859 ......................................
FOR SALE Kawasaki KZ 250f trail bike. 2012 model. New plastics and graphics. Spare set of plastics. Goes great, excellent condition $5500 ono. Phone 0746685110 ......................................
FOR SALE Aunger Universal Driving Light Bar (fits behind number plate). Unopened. Still in original package. $25.00. Chinchilla. Enquiries 4669 1859 ......................................
FOR SALE Bridgestone Dueller h/t 205r160c x 4 wheels and tyres plus spare tyre from 2013 Toyota Hilux. Less than 10,000 kms excellent condition. $700 Ono phone 07 4668 5110 ......................................
GARAGE SALE 26th July 2014, 7am. 64 George St, Jandowae. Furniture, household items, miscellaneous items. ......................................
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FOR SALE 2006 Kia Rio, 93,000 km, 5speed manual, 5 door hatch, unleaded, polar silver, excellent condition only one owner, roadworthy cert, registered until August. $6,490.00 ono. Ph. 0459843720 ......................................
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FOR SALE Camper trailer, double bed, light truck tyres, 2 burner gas stove, with gas cylinder. Registered. Good condition. $3000, Chinchilla 4669 1415. ......................................
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FOR SALE Boating and fishing gear, including Minnkota electric motor $250. Phone Col on 4627 1498 or 0429 949 522. ......................................
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FOR SALE HOLDEN W.B. CAPRICE Walk off front, no bumper bar. $1650. Ph: 0429 621398 Dalby ......................................
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