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AlloraPublished by OurNews Pty. Ltd.,Advertiser at the Office, 53 Herbert Street, Allora, Q. 4362 “Since 1935” Issued Weekly as an Advertising Medium to the people of Allora and surrounding Districts. Your FREE Local Ph 07 4666 3089 - E-Mail [email protected] - Web www.alloraadvertiser.com Wednesday, 23rd January, 2019 Century Old Steam Wagon a Feature of Heritage Festival A Foden steam wagon, built in 1918, will be one of the main attractions at the Allora Heritage Festival this long weekend. In 1952 Les Free bought the steam wagon from Jackson Cox in Warwick. He and his son Bob drove it home to Felton taking two days. The Foden will be on display at the Allora Heritage Festival this Saturday and Sunday. Other features this year will be Allis Chalmers tractors, Harley Davidson motorcycles, British trucks, Cooper & Ruston Hornsby engines and bush poets. There’ll be a Swap Meet both days, food available all weekend, a Cent Sale and The 1918 Foden Steam Wagon will make an appearance at this year’s Allora Heritage Weekend. BBQ Friday night. Admission there will also be helicopter 0427 096 406. For general 623 734. Details about the $10 per adult, children free. joy rides available. information about the swap meet, also held during For those who would like To camp on site, contact Festival call Ted on 0418 the weekend are available to see things from above, Greg on 4697 3742 or 875 469, or Mark on 0438 from Lyle on 0409 766 288.

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Landmark Harcourts Cooke 67 King Street, Clifton T 4612 3779 www.cooke.landmarkharcourts.com.au Page 2 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 23rd January, 2019 Wednesday, 23rd January, 2019 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 3 Aussie Humour Celebrate, Traffic crashes near sunflower field Q. What do you call a lazy baby Local authorities re- kangaroo? All Australians sponded to two traffi c A. A pouch potato! (To the tune of “God Rest Ye Merry gentlemen”) crashes near a sunfl ower fi eld at the intersection of Celebrate, all Australians the New England Highway On our Australia Day; and Geitz Road, Allora, on BE AWARE OF SNAKES Remember the First Fleeters Saturday afternoon. The warmer weather brings Who came to Botany Bay, The fi rst crash occurred with it an increased chance To build a brand-new colony at approximately 4.14pm. With those who’d gone astray of snake encounters in town. A white Holden Rodeo What do you do if you get It’s a great land for us to enjoy, to enjoy utility travelling north, bitten? Here is some advice - It’s a great land for us to enjoy swerved to avoid a collision • Call 000 straight away. From Britain, far away, with the rear of a car turning • Keep calm and stay Our pioneers came in front of him, off the completely still. Into a virgin wilderness highway into Geitz Road. • Don’t wash the bite Where nothing was the same, The actions of the 30-years- old Warwick driver so the venom can be A new colony to make, caused the utility to veer identifi ed. To rise and grow in fame off the right hand side road • Have another person It’s a great land for us to enjoy, to enjoy edge and roll. apply a fi rm compression It’s a great land for us to enjoy Neither the driver nor his bandage, moving Australia has now grown fi ve-years-old son, who was upwards on the limb. To become a lovely place; seated in the rear of the car, • Mark the bite spot for The Aussie way of life were injured. doctors to identify. Our people do embrace, Both were able to walk Multiple vehicle crashes have occured near sunflower fields. • Make a splint with The virtues of our nation away from the crash after 27-years-old Taiwanese crashed into the rear of the examination. something long and Are growing much apace being checked over by national from Gatton, being stopped vehicle causing Two were kept in over- sturdy. attending paramedics. This snake was spotted last It’s a great land for us to enjoy, to enjoy hit from behind, by a vehicle signifi cant damage. night, but both sustained • Don’t elevate the limb Thursday morning at Allora’s It’s a great land for us to enjoy. That driver has been travelling in the same The driver of the utility only relatively minor injuries above the heart, to Stuart Henry Park, within dealt with for the offence direction. was uninjured. and were expected to be help slow the spread of stumbling distance of children’s Andrew Guild of “Driver following another Investigations to date The fi ve occupants of the released the following day. venom. swings, so keep all eyes open! vehicle too closely”; a have determined that fi rst vehicle were conveyed Investigations into that ticketable amount of $304 the fi rst vehicle stopped to Warwick Hospital for WEATHER FORECAST and loss of one point. suddenly in the middle of the …Continues on page 4 Day Forecast Min/Max The second crash highway, directly adjacent to PERCY’SPERCY’S occurred within a matter of the fi rst crash (which was off WED Mostly Cloudy. Hot. Humid. 18 37 FRUIT & VEGE MARKET minutes of the fi rst. THU A Few Showers. Partly Cloudy. Hot. 19 35 the roadway). 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Continued from page 3… incident are continuing, with the driver of the fi rst car still Allora Landcare Update to be interviewed. Following the incident, After a local Police maintained busy 2018, the presence in the area, seeing Allora Landcare the issue of two further Group is look- parking offence notices for ing forward to vehicles whose parking another pro- affected the fl ow of the traffi c ductive year. On the Agenda on both the highway and is the continuation of our nearby Geitz’ Road. Indigenous studies on Allora While Police will attempt Mountain and hopefully to maintain a presence on some involvement with other the highway in that area for local Landcare Groups to the next week or so (while bring a ‘Natural Sequence the fl owers continue in Farming’ Project to the area. bloom), it is understood that Work is in progress to bring a large number of the traffi c Stuart Andrews, son of the problems are caused by legendary Peter Andrews, visitors to the area. to the district to inform and Police have asked that demonstrate the principles locals passing through, be involved with their ground- mindful of this, be patient breaking work. and exercise a little further In conjunction with caution than normal. Condamine Headwaters Allora Showgirl entrant Abby Phelan (2nd from right) being helped by Kim, Did you know that Landcare Group, and the Department of Communities, Pearl, Georgina and Ava to sell tickets in the Dalrymple Duck Race. Ducks are The Allora Helen Smith with 2019 Allora Showgirl Rachael Duncan Child Safety and Disability $2 each and they’ll be landing in the Allora Swimming Pool at 3pm on Australia promoting the $100 Ted’s Golden Duck prize draw. Day 26th January. Advertiser Service, the Allora Landcare can design and supply business cards? Group will again be at the Call us for a quote today! Allora Show on Saturday 9th Ellie Menelaws from Warner in Brisbane cuddles ‘Bumpy’ the wombat Salvos store for Allora Ph 4666 3089 February. Geckoes Wildlife at the 2018 Allora Show. The Salvation Army is set in local ANZAC Day will have their amazing away, and hopefully we can to open up a store in Allora commemorations, leading Australian Animals on put the dry times behind us ADMISSION later this year, in the former the service at the cemetery display all day, with three for just one day. $10 PER ADULT NAB Allora Branch building and town march. - CHILDREN educational shows at 11am, Come and visit the Allora FREE at Herbert Street. Salvation Army Corps 1pm and 3pm. There will Landcare Group in the The Salvation Army Offi cer Zak Churchill said the be some native plants and Pavilion at the Show, and Australia is a national organisation held serious other merchandise to give see what we have to offer. at Allora Christian movement united discussions about opening Showgrounds, by faith and about giving a store in town, after the New England Hwy POLICE REPORTS hope where it’s needed announcement of the NAB most. Allora Branch closure last EVADE POLICE LEADS TO SEARCH WARRANT - Shortly before The former NAB Allora Branch building is set to house the Salvation SATURDAY 26th & SUNDAY 27th JANUARY 2019 The charitable group year. midnight on Saturday night 12th January 2019, a vehicle failed to stop Army store. shares a long-standing “The Salvation Army Main Features… for local Allora offi cers during an attempted intercept in Forde Street. As available, we decided to can support the community SWAP MEET history with Allora. had thought about opening have a serious go at it,” Mr through the shop.” Saturday & Sunday a result of subsequent investigations, an 18-years-old female Herbert • ALLIS CHALMERS In recent years the a store in Allora for a while, Street resident has been arrested and charged with the offences of Churchill said. An opening date for the TRACTORS group has been involved but when a site became “We want to see how we store has yet to be advised. • BRITISH TRUCKS evade police and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle while adversely HELICOPTER affected by an intoxicating substance. The owner of the vehicle involved • PRE-WAR VEHICLES JOY FLIGHTS – the woman’s boyfriend – has now been served confi scation notice due • COOPER & RUSTON FOOD the fact the vehicle was involved in that offence. This means that his HORNSBY ENGINES AVAILABLE vehicle number plates have been taken, will be held by Police for 90 ALL WEEKEND • HARLEY DAVIDSON days and the vehicle is unable to be driven at all during that period; CENT otherwise facing large fi nes and potential forfeiture of the car altogether. MOTORCYCLES SALE It’s a reminder that there may be unwanted and costly consequences • THE STEAM ERA in aid of upon vehicle owners, for the driving behaviour of any person their vehicles are loaned to. During the investigations and as a result of a search warrant executed upon their Herbert Street residence, a number of drug related utensils were located and seized. A 16-years-old male resident has additionally been charged and will face the Warwick Including Displays of… Children’s Court for the offence of unlawful drug utensil possession. • Vintage and veteran cars and trucks • Many antiques • Motorcycles BURGLARY - On Thursday January 17, a burglary was reported at a • All historical machinery • Horse drawn machinery • Bush poets house in Forde Street, Allora. It is believed that the burglary occurred For more information and for camping and events, contact - during the night of Wednesday January 16. Despite the fact that the Ted 0418 875 469 Mark 0438 623 734 Lyle 0409 766 288 house was properly locked and secured, offender/s still took the time to (Swap Meet) break in, stealing jewellery and other personal items. Page 6 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 23rd January, 2019 Wednesday, 23rd January, 2019 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 7 Southern Downs set to celebrate in true Best Little Town on the blue style with Great Australian Bites Downs, Allora gets ready to Ready for an Australia Southern Downs a great celebrate huge milestone Day you’ll never forget? place to live. Grab your friends, round up “You won’t want to Town Crier, Bob Townshend the family, and celebrate in miss out on Warwick’s fi rst will share a special call and style at the biggest bash of ever Australia Day street brief history of the past 150 the year, Warwick’s Great party. Great Australian years. Australian Bites! Bites is the perfect way for There will also be lost Everyone’s invited to everyone to celebrate what 2019 is set to be a big crafts demonstrations, a Southern Downs Regional it means to be Australian year for Allora as the Best Pioneers Dinner, a Bush Council’s free street party and offers something for all Little Town on the Downs Poets Breakfast, a Beard which will showcase live ages,” Cr Stocks said. gets ready to celebrate a Growing Competition and acts and pop-up food stalls “Kids can enjoy the huge milestone. more. serving true-blue local free jumping castles and Allora will mark 150 years Allora’s charming historic produce from the Southern face painting while the since the proclamation of buildings and museums Downs and beyond. adults show off their dance its municipality with a huge will be open to view and Home-grown music moves and sample some line-up of special events there will be toe-tapping legend and Aussie blues star food and locally brewed over one weekend in July entertainment, as well Ash Grunwald headlines a beer from the Granite 2019. as good old fashioned huge line-up that promises Belt’s own Brass Monkey Hosted by Allora and fare, including food and to keep everyone’s toes Brewery.” District Historical Society, beverages all weekend. tapping including Sleeping Councillor for Economic Home-grown music legend and Aussie blues star Ash Grunwald headlines a huge line-up that promises to keep everyone’s toes tapping. friends, residents and family Allora 150 Years Com- Dogs, SideTracked, The Development, Regional members from near and far mittee member and born Fern Brothers and Joel Promotion and Tourism and Granite Belt wineries January to join in on a night are invited to “come home and bred Allora resident, Anthony. Rod Kelly said the event Some of the Allora Swimming Club members competed at the Symphony Hill, Hidden for the ages! to Allora” to help mark the John Cowley said the event Councillor for Events, highlights the best the region DDRSA country championships at Goondiwindi on the weekend with Creek and Ballandean Great Australian occasion and share in the was an important milestone fantastic results. Congratulations to Molly, Cooper, Bailey, Chloe and Sport, Parks and Recreation has to offer. Estate will provide locally Bites is presented by the rich history of the much for the small town to mark Jacob. Cooper and Bailey were also awarded age champions. Next Yve Stocks said the “Local restaurants will be crafted wine,” Cr Kelly said. Queensland Government in loved town. its place in Queensland’s week club resumes on Friday 1st February. family friendly event is a on hand to offer delicious “Local food and drink partnership with Southern Located a few hours history. celebration of everything food using produce from combined with local acts Downs Regional Council south-west of Brisbane and “The 150 year that makes Australia and the around the Southern Downs, ALLORA SHOW providing live entertainment and the National Australia just south of Toowoomba, celebrations is an means Great Australian Day Council. everyone is invited to share opportunity to refl ect upon Two days packed full of family fun NEW DEADLINES Bites will show off to locals For more information, in the historic weekend, Allora’s history and unique and visitors alike how contact SDRC on 1300 697 especially those who have character and celebrate Friday 8th & PLEASE NOTE - Deadlines for The Allora Advertiser: wonderful our region is.” 372 or email events@sdrc. or had connections with its past and present,” Mr The Australia Day Display Advertising - 1.00pm Monday qld.gov.au. Allora and the surrounding Cowley said. Saturday 9th February festivities kick off at 4pm Classifieds Advertising - 5.00pm Monday To keep up to date with district. “Allora’s tight-knit, com- and wrap up at 10pm. Head Friday - Editorial - 5.00pm Monday all the news and events The event will mark 150 munity spirit is kept alive to the Great Australian Bites around the region, please years of local government by the stories of past 5.00pm Bull Spectacular The new deadlines will enable us to bring you a full colour, event precinct in Palmerin like and follow SDRC on and the connection of the 6.30pm Rodeo, Music bigger Allora Advertiser each week! generations and everyone, Street on Saturday, 26 Facebook. Southern Railway Line from from past residents to those and Bar till late Toowoomba to Hendon in with family ties, is invited SIDE SHOW Creative Blinds Toowoomba is a family owned 1869. Allora and District to visit Allora to mark this Your Window Furnishings ALLEY and operated business that specialises in Historical Society will also special occasion.” Specialists indoor and outdoor blinds, awnings, celebrate its 50th year. Allora’s 150 year’s Saturday - screens and shutters The preliminary pro- celebration will take place for your home gramme includes the offi cial from 20-21 July 2019. For 10.00am Pet Parade or business. opening of Allora’s restored more details visit allora150. Geckoes Wildlife Show in Pavilion Old Shire Hall, where award org or follow @Allora150 on - 10am, 1pm & 3pm winning Southern Downs Facebook! 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Ph: 07 4695 4151 Kirby Secretary: Lyn E: [email protected] Sorensen President: Vanessa Ph: 0427 162 645 E: [email protected] Dalby April 12th & 13th Qld, 4405 PO Box 202, Dalby, Ph: 4662 5251 / 0484 226 048 Akers Secretary: Raelene E: [email protected] President: Frank Chiverton Ph: 0420 921 408 Page 10 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 23rd January, 2019 Wednesday, 23rd January, 2019 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 11 Future looking bright as Southern Looking Back… From Humble Beginnings Downs’ economy continues to grow A recent article in Toowoomba Chronicle The future of Queensland’s Warwick Maize mill in Warwick, looking to expand into the regarding the closure of of the Southern Solar Farm early this while JVY Group will Southern Downs and is Bailey’s shop in Ruthven Downs is year, bringing 100 jobs to begin constructing a new also working to expand the Street, Toowoomba, has looking bright the region. The region’s retirement and lifestyle Stanthorpe Industrial Estate been brought to my with the region agriculture and transport village in Stanthorpe this to attract new industries to attention. The article continuing to industries will also receive year. the region. mentions the fact that welcome new investment a major boost with Watco Cr Dobie said providing “One of our biggest Alexander Richard Bailey, and industry in 2019. Transportation Services due secure, quality infrastructure priorities is upgrading our the founder of the firm A. R. Southern Downs to begin its grain haulage and attracting new residents ageing infrastructure and Bailey & Sons, started his Regional Mayor, Tracy service in the Southern will help form the economic to grow the population to retailing career in Allora. Dobie said a number of Downs. base that is vital for existing service new business and Alexander Bailey was born exciting projects in the Several existing local business to expand and to investment in the Southern in Brisbane in 1852 and Southern Downs were due to businesses will expand their lure new businesses to the Downs now and into the started work as an assistant C. Jones, Drapers, Herbert Street, Allora, between 1911 and commence or be completed, facilities and operations, 1919. region. future.” in a drapery shop in Laidley. creating employment including Killarney Memorial site. “The region is now ready Cr Dobie said Council’s In the 1890’s he was a commercial opportunities, encouraging Aged Care, John Dee, Lex (Alexander) Bailey, present owner to build upon Council’s new planning scheme traveller for the large Brisbane based population growth and Grove Juice and Integria of Bailey’s and a great-grandson of improved fi nancial position will be key to achieving drapery firm of Finney Isles. In his stimulating strong economic Healthcare. Alexander Richard Bailey, visited the with additional cash reserves population growth and the travels he must have seen a business activity. Corson Grain is also Allora and District Historical Society allowing the completion of region’s long-term economic opportunity in Allora, because in 1903 Lendlease will begin scheduled to complete the museum in 2009 and presented the important Capital Works development. he opened a drapery shop at what is upgrade of its Defi ance Society with two store mannequins constructing the University projects,” Cr Dobie said. “Our new planning now 60 Herbert Street (Warwick from their Gatton store. “Council has spent the scheme will outline policies Veterinary Clinic). The business was (The Bailey family have another last few years working and provisions for the use conducted in conjunction with his connection with the Allora district, in to ensure we are in the and development of land and Allora Grain & brother-in-law Charles Jones, trading that they owned the “Old Talgai” fi nancial position to upgrade give a clear plan for guiding as Bailey & Jones. Alexander Bailey left property in the 1970’s and 1980’s) or build new infrastructure and fostering development Milling (AGM) the partnership in 1908 and opened a The photo of C. Jones’ draper’s shop, and improve the liveability of in our region,” Cr Dobie said. premium feeds drapery store in Laidley. Chas. Jones in Herbert Street, Allora, was taken our region. “In the coming year we and his wife continued the Allora sometime between 1910 and 1919. offer a unique nutritious Cr Dobie said the will be seeking input and business until they sold to H. C. Patrick The Post Office in the photo was economic outlook and future ideas from the community blend of quality in 1919. completed in late 1910. The building to of the Southern Downs was along with our business and In 1950 the firm of A. R. Bailey & Sons the left of C. Jones housed the C.B.C. ALLORA GRAIN & MILLING Australian ingredients. looking bright. industry sectors on how we opened a large department store on Bank until the new building was opened “Council is working can improve the scheme the corner of Ruthven and Margaret in 1910. The facade was later removed closely with industry and plan for the sustained PH: 07 4666 3293 Streets in Toowoomba. The business and this building was also occupied by leaders both within and growth of the Southern operated until 2008 when the building H. C. Patrick, the draper. FAX: 07 4666 3462 outside the region to Downs.” was sold to Lincraft. Bailey’s opened a The two store mannequins donated to the invest in the Southern For more information on small fashion store close to the original Colin Newport Allora museum by Lex Bailey in 2009. 736 Dalrymple Creek Road, Downs by establishing new how the region’s economy Ellinthorpe QLD 4362 businesses, expanding is set to grow head to the existing ones and creating Invest Southern Downs more job opportunities,” she website. To stay up-to-date The Allora Advertiser Are you having a GARAGE SALE? Put an advert in said. with all the latest Council Your community advertiser servicing local and surrounding areas for 80 years GUESS WHAT “Council is in talks with news visit sdrc.qld.gov.au or a number of businesses like us on Facebook! 53 Herbert Street, Allora Qld 4362 - Phone 07 4666 3089 The Allora Advertiser - email [email protected] and make some extra money! WE DO ?? 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Phone 4666 3089 Page 12 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 23rd January, 2019 Wednesday, 23rd January, 2019 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 13 This Is Your Chance Men, Soldier’s Photo Found In a clean-up of the possession of letter written RIGHT: The original hall before their annual by their father Lieutenant photo of Private Syd Christmas party, members Roland Sinton, an Assistant Masters which was To Show The World How of the Goomburra Hall Adjutant in the 2nd A.L.H., believed to have who took part in the counter been presented to Committee came across the hall by his family. the photo of a soldier in a attack on the post where paper bag. The soldier was Corporal Masters’ section BELOW: Michael A Beard Enhances Your Powers Corporal Sydney George was overwhelmed by the Norton, a Jonathan Swift, essayist indicate that the Salvation people to tell us Masters, a member of the attacking Germans. In the representative of the letter Lieutenant Sinton tells Goomburra Hall and cleric known for his Army was active in Allora in why you live in the 2nd Australian Light Horse Committee, and Bill, satire, poetry and literary 1888. They held a picnic in district and some Regiment, who was killed his future wife, Ada Masters, Rob and John Sinton works including Gulliver’s the show ground, advertising background of your in action on the 14th July of the circumstances of her at the re-hanging of Travels wrote of beards – the event as a “Ham, Jam, journey to Allora. 1918 in Palestine. Syd brother’s death. The family the photo of Corporal “Old men and comets have and Joy at 1 O’clock”. The Share your story Masters was the eldest members are pleased to see Syd Masters on been reverenced for the Salvation Army Band is with Kerry Haig and of the twelve children of the photo back on the wall. Saturday. same reason; their long also going to be part of the she will record it for George and Rhoda Masters beards, and pretences to busker entertainment during us to type up. of Goomburra. It is believed foretell events!” the weekend. Who do you that a framed photograph You can cultivate a beard, Gleneden Family Farm think should be of Corporal Masters was bristle, goatee, handlebar Bullock Team will cross honoured on presented to the hall by his moustache, mutton Shepherd’s Crossing and our Greatest family, and hung on the wall chops, pencil moustache, travel up Jubb Street. This Sportsperson of until the frame disintegrated, sideburns, stubble, walrus event will be a re-enactment Allora Award? Send when the photo was taken moustache or just plain old of the early beginnings of your nomination down and stored in the whiskers. Allora when supplies were through to Perry paper bag. Ros and Cassie will brought from Brisbane, Cronin at the Allora Spokesman for the Hall be set up during Heritage through Toowoomba, across Sport’s Museum. Kaye Mullins selling tickets. Committee, Michael Norton, Weekend in the ‘old bar’ to the downs and onto the Great news. 150 Year Celebration. The said that the photograph had make sure the entrants in the squatters who had claimed The time capsule buried history of the last 50 years been re-framed at no cost to 150 Year Celebration Beard vast acreages of land to 50 years ago at the will be added to the capsule the Committee by Jayde and Growing Competition are the west of Allora. One of centenary celebrations will and it will be reburied and Col Clacy of Rose City Artz clean shaven or have their the earliest inhabitants was be unearthed prior to the suitably engraved. “N” Framing. Nephews of existing beards trimmed and William Jubb who set up Syd Masters, Bill, John and recorded. as a blacksmith on the rise ALLORA & DISTRICT HISTORICAL Rob Sinton, were present in The Allora & District leading out of Dalrymple SOCIETY FAMILY FILES the hall on Saturday when Historical Society who are Creek. The remnants of Now available at the Museum Buildings, the photograph was re- organising the event will be “Jubb’s Inn” were shown hung on the wall next to the 42 Drayton Street. raising money to help fund on the early maps of the Goomburra Roll of Honour. their plan to show case township of Allora. William Phone Colin Newport (Reseach Officer) The Sinton family are in the history of Allora and Jubb most probably sold ‘sly’ 4696 4139 / 0408 740 622. district from the early days grog in his premises. MUSEUM OPEN EVERY SUNDAY 1PM - 3.30PM to the present day at the The fashions from those Allora Golf Notes celebrations on 20th & 21st early days to the present Events Calendar SUDOKU Friday Duck Run – Sponsored by July. Members and friends day will be showcased Percy’s Fruit. Winner: Nick Lake will be selling raffl e tickets in a parade. If any of our (21) Runner Up: Ray O’Leary Run 2019 in the old bar alongside readers have a costume Down: Lindsay May (210. Approach: Lindsay May (11) the hairdressers over the worn by family members, January - Sunday – Monthly Medal – Sponsored by Allora Pharmacy. Heritage Weekend. United we welcome you to wear the Sat 26 & Allora Heritage Weekend The City Golf Club also provided tickets to the winner and Fuels have generously outfi t or have it modelled. Sun 27 Allora Show Grounds donated a fuel voucher to The 150 Year Celebration February - runner-up to attend the PGA tournament in February. the value of $200.00 and Committee would also like Sun 3 Allora Show Dressage Competition Congratulations to Mick Dwan for winning the “Medal of Bunnings have donated a to invite local residents Allora Show Grounds Medalists” for 2018. Winner: Mick Dwan (65) Runner Up: $100.00 voucher. to showcase their family Fri 8 & Sat 9 141st Annual Allora Show Lindsay May (66). Run Down: Jason Nightingale (67) The Beard Growing history. We will make space Allora Show Grounds Jonathon Millard (77). Pins/Approaches: Rod Simpson (8) Competition is just one for photos and memorabilia March - Garth Simpson (17) Will Duff (5) Barry Brown (11) Will Duff of the attractions at the to be displayed in a central Fri 29 - Allora Annual Campdraft (5) Lindsay May (14) Garth Simspon won the putting with a celebrations to be held on location. It matters not how Sun 31 the weekend of the 20th and long you have lived in the Allora Show Grounds terrific 21 putts. 21st July. district – let us share your July - Upcoming Events: Sunday – 4BBB Stableford – Sponsored The Salvation Army will story. Sat 20 & Allora Celebrates 150 Years by the Allora Butchery supply memorabilia for a We have had a number Sun 21 Allora Fees are due and must be paid by 31 January. If you are window display. The earliest of stories presented after our October - not a member, you will not be eligible for any trophies. If you records held by Allora & appeal asking, “Why I live in Fri 18 St Patrick’s Parish Allora Fete have any issues or questions with payment, please speak to District Historical Society, Allora”. We would love more St. Patrick School grounds Solution in classifieds section a committee member to sort out payments. Thank you. Page 14 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 23rd January, 2019 Wednesday, 23rd January, 2019 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 15 Phone 07 4697 3603 ADVERTISER CLASSIFIEDS Email [email protected] PHONE 4666 3089 LOCAL BUSINESSES & TRADERS EMAIL [email protected] • CHURCH NOTICES • • FOR SALE • • BUSINESSES • • TRADES & SERVICES • DENON COMPACT SOUND SYSTEM in working Scots Presbyterian Church - Allora order, complete withall connections and manuals. KEYS EARTHMOVING 12 Jubb Street, Allora $125.00. Phone 0467 594 222 for inspection. ALLORA Jess Keys • Bobcat & 7 Tonne Tipper • 4 in 1 Bucket THIS SUNDAY AT ALLORA - Service/Sunday School at 9.30am Experienced • Post Hole Digger • 3½ Tonne Excavator TUESDAY - Ladies Bible Study at 10.00am • SERVICES • Owner • House Foundations • All Earthworks WEDNESDAY - Bible Study at 7.00pm, at the church Operator • Clean Ups • Driveways • Trench Digger 44 Herbert Street OPEN: Monday - Friday, 7am-5pm MENS BREAKFAST - Last Saturday in each month, 7.20am Available for… Ph 4666 3318 Saturday, Sunday & 0421 239 222 Fax 4666 3179 Public Holidays, 7am-12pm Enquiries to Pastor Elton Wiltshire 4666 3743 • PARTIES A Warm Welcome to ALL. Gleeson Waste Water Services • SOCIAL FUNCTIONS Providing all your waste water needs • CONFERENCES Uniting Church Allora Facials BEAUTE SHOPPE • Quarterly servicing of all brands of Treatment Plants 9.00am Sunday Services. Waxing & tinting to you • Installation of Aqua Nova Waste Water Treatment Plants Ph 4666 3380 Mob 0437 342 870 • Pump out of: Septic Tanks, Grease Traps, Grey Water Pits Enquiries phone 4666 3225. All welcome. Manicures & pedicures Allora beauty salon Nail extensions & gel polish & mobile service. Call 0408 061 050 or 0409 343 198 • ANNOUNCEMENTS • SPA-tea parties 0413 609 994 The Anglican Parish of Allora and Clifton Gift vouchers Salon: Tues - Fri 10am - 7pm & Sat 10am - 1pm - Service Times Death Notice Atherton Building & Carpentry St Davids: Allora “No job too small, we do it all” Holy Communion: Sundays 10.00am DALGLIESH, Daisy Hilda (nee Way) – Late of Toowoomba and ALLORA INDEPENDENT STEEL * Renovations * Extensions * Alterations * Bathrooms * Decks Wednesdays 10.00am formerly of Allora, passed away peacefully on 12th January 2019, Barron Street, Hendon, M/S 765, Allora. * Kitchens * Mobility modifications for disabled and elderly All Saints: Clifton aged 93 years. Phone 4666 3502 Registered NDIS provider - NDIS: 4050037290 Holy Communion: Sundays 8.00am For all your Steel Requirements. QBCC Lic: 1187627 Beloved Wife of Arthur (dec’d). Loved Mother and Mother-in-law ABN: 31 948 806 781 Call in and get a quote on your next job. Mathew Atherton 0400 463 142 Baptisms, Confirmations, Weddings - by arrangement of Wayne and Diane, Ken and Shirley, Greg and Debbie. Loving Grandmother and Great Grandmother of their respective families. For Pipe, Panels, Posts and Gutter and Barge "Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness" for the shed, we have it all in stock. 12 years fencing experience For further information - Phone 4666 3343 A family service was held at the Allora Cemetery, Tuesday, 22nd BASED AT CAMBOOYA January 2019. Specialising in: • All types of rural fencing • Post and Rail The Catholic Community of “Forever in our Hearts” LANDSCAPE • Cattle and horse yards/shelters T.S. Burstow Funerals • Residential ST. PATRICK’S, ALLORA Australian and Family Owned SUPPLIES • Steel and timber CALL ROB 1st SUNDAY at 9.00am, 2nd & 3rd SUNDAYS at 5.30pm, Toowoomba (07) 4636 9600 P: 07 4666 3989 • Property entrances 0428 521 412 EVERY TUESDAY, 9.30am. 2nd TUESDAY (at The Homestead), at 9.30am. M: 0448 759 546 New location: M: 0417 077 160 215 Allora Clifton Rd PTY. QBCC 1198291 Domestic & LAYLED LITURGY, with Communion - 4th & 5th SUNDAYS at PLUMBOWE LTD. Commercial. 9.00am. Thank You - [email protected] www.dalrymple.net.au ABN 58 122 964 943 Plumbing and Gas Installations RON MAY – Helen May and family and Ron’s family and all Competitive For information on Baptism, Weddings, Funerals and other church whose lives were touched by Ron, thank you for your support, ✔ Plumbing, Drainage & Gas Installations Rates. ✔ New Homes, Maintenance & Emergency Work enquiries, phone 4666 3377. love and condolences, flowers, cards and phone calls. St Patrick’s Parish School (Prep - Yr. 6), enquiries 4666 3551. • AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES • To all who travelled near and far, we were truly overwhelmed. Servicing: Allora, Clifton, Warwick, Greenmount, Toowoomba and surrounding areas No words could ever express our gratitude to those who assisted • SOLUTIONS • and supported us in our time of loss. CALL GREG BOWE 0407 651 831 - Email [email protected] We thank each of you for sharing in his life. ALLORA & DISTRICT TYRES Pty. Ltd. THIS WEEK’S SUDOKU SOLUTION Please accept this as a personal thank you. 47 Herbert Street, Allora ON FARM hreks STEELE RUDD For any enquiries or bookings for tyres or SERVICE • PUBLIC NOTICES • service please contact Anne or Richard on AVAILABLE eptic 24 Hr Towing ervices • Accident & Breakdown MULTI-DRAW RAFFLE! • Qld Tpt Dept Licenced Days for Girls - Allora Heritage Weekend SFamily Owned • All Insurance Companies 1pm, Saturday, 26th January Business • Local & Interstate • Machinery Transport at the Main Show Pavilion. • 24/7 Emergency Work • Pump Out Septic Tanks • Container Transport • Automotive repairs to all vehicles • Fully equipped workshop • Grey Water Tanks FANTASTIC PRIZES! • Air-con & Electrical • Scan tool & EFI diagnostics • Holding Tanks • On Site Container Storage Tickets just $1, on sale at Allora Pharmacy, Allora News , Allora Post • Approved inspection station - Mobile AIS Contact Lester & Dale Office and Warwick Credit Union, at the Pavilion from 1pm and in our - HVRAS approved • Vehicle modifi cations Bob Malone strategically located BLUE Gazebo in the show grounds. 4 King St., Clifton - P: 4697 3276 F: 4697 3331 0488 962 946 EPA & Council Approved M: 0458 963 222 ASPIRING POETS INTERESTED IN PERFORMING at Allora Heritage Weekend on Sunday Breakfast, PHONE 4666 3089 EMAIL [email protected] 27th January, please phone 0419 773 455. LOCAL BUSINESSES & TRADERS Page 16 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 23rd January, 2019 Allora’s Association with Early Australian Cricket Anyone listening to the cricket from one against one up to fi ve at Stonehenge, a sheep during the past couple of weeks against fi ve. In the Rees and and cattle Run owned will have heard the program Gilbert challenge it was two by George and John on the history of cricket and its against two. The bowler with one Gammie and recently development in Australia. Not fi eldsman and the batsman were transferred from Henry mentioned is an association with the only people on the fi eld. The Stuart Russell. Rees Allora and the southern Darling game is won by the side with the soon became overseer at Downs with the start of fi rst- highest score after two innings. Talgai (and presumably grade cricket in Australia and that The practice of playing for Stonehenge) for George a member of one of England’s stakes and gambling on games Gammie. In January great cricketing families lived and was common then and was not 1854 Rev Benjamin worked in the district during the limited to double-wicket fi xtures. In Glennie noted in his 1850’s. fact, the heaviest sums were laid diary that Rees was In 1851 William Gilbert Rees on single-wicket matches. sick with sandy blight at together with his younger cousin Backers of two local Sydney Talgai. George Gilbert, set off for a new talent were found and the game George Gilbert life of adventure in Australia. was duly played. Gilbert was in remained in Sydney and They were from a keen cricketing for three days and fi nally knocked established himself as family which included WG Grace, down his wicket. The Australians one of the Colony’s best William Gilbert Rees was also an another cousin, who is famous for were badly beaten. The second cricketers and in 1856 accomplished artist and drew this self- being the fi rst fi rst-grade player to match arranged in 1855 for a led the NSW team to portrait in July 1853 while resident at Talgai on the Darling Downs. record 1000 runs and 100 wickets similar stake with Gilbert and victory against Victoria in one season. WG Grace’s name a Captain Ward had a similar in their fi rst inter-colonial cricket How long Rees remained at is over the front gate at Lords result. Rees was probably still match. For a return match the Talgai after it was purchased by Cricket Ground. in Queensland at this time. The following year, Gilbert enlisted the Hood and Douglass in 1854 is not After their arrival in Sydney, fi nancial rewards for each player service of his cousin Rees, who top known. Rees returned to England George Gilbert and WG Rees was equivalent to about 5 years scored with 28 in the fi rst innings, in 1858, married his cousin Francis challenged any other two in NSW wages. whilst Gilbert himself top-scored Gilbert and emigrated to New to a game of single-wicket cricket After a brief fl irtation with the with 31 in the second innings, Zealand where he continued his for £500 a side. goldfi elds, WG Rees chose the life resulting in a second victory for pastural pursuits and his interest Single-wicket cricket, (rules of a pastoralist and by early 1853 New South Wales. This was Rees in cricket. fi rst defi ned in 1831), is anything had accepted a post as manager only fi rst-class match in Australia. Trevor Neale

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