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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, 16th October 2019 Prize Winning Garden In Allora The annual garden competition conducted by the Warwick Horti- cultural Society was held last week with major wins going to local Allora gardeners, Ray Goodfellow and Erika Nuzum of 50 Darling Street. First prizes were awarded to their Rose Garden and their Cottage Garden. The house garden was also awarded a place. To top it off the garden took out overall winner. Ray’s comment - it all comes down to hard work and not a chance to be bored.

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Page 2 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 16th October 2019 Wednesday, 16th October 2019 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 3 Letters to the Editor… New self-serve loan Dear Editor, Cleaning Up The Creek Greentopia They planned the Land of Make Believe. kiosks at Allora Library The banks of Dalrymple They wanted water without building dams, cheap reliable Creek have undergone a electricity without burning coal or gas, transport without clean-up adjacent to Forde using petrol or diesel, food without farmers or fi shermen, Street/Allora Drive. employment without factories, and metals and motor fuels The work was carried without refi neries. out over two weeks by a Their countryside was uglifi ed by paddocks of magic mirrors, contractor on behalf the forests of whirling bird slicers and spider-webs of access tracks Warwick River Trust. and power lines that delivered abundant electricity when it was Chairman of the River least needed. Trust, Ed Kemp said the But the taps went dry, cattle and crops died, lights went out, cost was drawn from a seafood and rice came from Vietnam, metals were smelted total of $150,000 in funding and refi ned in China, trains were built in India, cars and trucks provided by Southern came from Japan, motors fuels were imported from South Downs Regional Council East Asia, and savings fl ed to Zurich. and the State Council of Welcome to Green Australia. River Trusts. Of this amount $120,000 Viv Forbes, Washpool, Qld was for eradication of non-native growth along Dear Editor Dalrymple, Swan and I wish to announce the completion of the petition recently Freestone Creeks, while circulated concerning an adjustment to the speed limit on the $30,000 has been ear- New England Highway within Allora township. The petition marked for spraying. was presented to local member James Lister last Friday for The spaying will take submission to State Parliament later this month. I am delighted place after rain. to say that 377 people signed, an outstanding response in a A meeting of the Warwick town and district of 900 people. I wish to thank all who signed, River Trust this week will and hope that this gesture in support of improved road safety discuss how further funding in our community will now receive the attention it deserves. could be obtained to overcome a major problem Peter Thomas of wild peach which is Secretary, Allora Landcare Group Inc. Kerrie Schelbach, Allora Library. growing prolifi cly along a It’s as easy as scan and two kilometre stretch of Send Letters to the Editor to: free up library staff to go. A new self-serve loan assist with other customer Dalrymple Creek to the east The Editor, 53 Herbert Street, Allora Qld 4362 kiosks has been offi cially enquiries and provide more of Allora. or email [email protected] unveiled at Southern Downs’ proactive customer service River bank - Dalrymple Creek. Letters to the Editor must have name and address for authentication, Library in Allora. to the community. but upon request there will be consideration to withhold names. The recently installed The introduction of this Publishing or editing of letters is at the editor’s discretion stations use radio frequency technology into the libraries identifi cation technology will also improve the SPECIALISING IN and will make it easier and tracking and identifi cation of 4 SOIL CONSERVATION Doug Partington presents… quicker for library users to items, which will simplify the 4 STICK RAKING “Sharing the Wikner USA Journey” borrow and manage their stocktake process. 4 DAM CONSTRUCTION on Friday 18th October from 4.30 to 5pm loans. Library users will not This Week’s Specials The new upgrades will need to update their card to 4 CONTOUR BANKS at St Patrick’s School Multipurpose room allow multiple items to be use the self-service kiosks. 4 OTHER GENERAL Mini Lamb Roast ...... $15.99 kg This will take place as a lead up to the School Fete which scanned at once which will For more information EARTHWORKS EFTPOS Lean Beef Pets Mince ...... $4.99 kg starts at 5pm. Everyone is welcome to attend this speed up the loan and return residents can contact AVAILABLE informative and interesting talk by Doug. process. council on 1300 697 372 or Lamb Kebabs ...... $2.50 ea The upgrades will also speak to the local librarian. BRAD STALLMAN Crumbed Pork Steaks ...... $8.99 kg MOBILE: 0417962508 OR 0428270878 2kg Bulk Buy Mince ...... $12.25 kg ALLORA R.S.L. For your next Get-Together RAY BUNCH MACHINERY EMAIL: [email protected] 2kg Bulk Buy Sausages $10.99 kg Good meeting room WARWICK (WHILE STOCKS LAST) In relaxed outside deck area or in the SPECIALISING IN SALE OF SECOND HAND MACHINERY Cafe restaurant. Ideal for a group function, WEATHER FORECAST FRESH FISH AVAILABLE whatever the occasion - Birthday, ALL LISTINGS WELCOME Day Forecast Min/Max AGENT FOR MOST BRANDS OF NEW MACHINERY FREE ALLORA’S OWN WOOD SMOKED HAM AND Engagement, Staff Party, Wake, etc. WED Early Fog Followed by Sun. Mild. 15 28 DELIVERY Delicious ALMOST 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE AGRICULTURAL THU Morning Clouds. Warm. 16 31 BACON NOW AVAILABLE! Snacks or Meals with Drinks can be INDUSTRY FRI Sunny. Warm. 10 28 provided www.allorabutchery.com.au ‘GOOD OLD FASHIONED SERVICE WITH A SMILE’ SAT Sunny. Warm. Dry. 10 28 68 Herbert Street, Allora. - Aaron Vietheer Phone 4666 3542 or RAY BUNCH 07 4661 2751 LINDSAY RUHLE SUN Afternoon Clouds. Warm. 12 27 Allora RSL Hall, Warwick St. 0407 045 267 to book MOBILE 0427 912751 MOBILE 0427 318784 MON Showers Late. Partly Cloudy. Mild. 12 24 Ph 4666 3355 - 0428 627 107 Page 4 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 16th October 2019 Wednesday, 16th October 2019 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 5 ALLORA Side Show Alley at St. Pat’s Fete St Patrick’s Parish and St Patrick’s School Allora are 2019 holding their Annual Fete this Friday, 18th October, from 5.00pm to 10.00pm. With a proud tradition of fun and entertainment it’s always a great family night out! A Bar & BBQ will be in full swing together with a variety of stalls including hot food, tea and tarts, cakes and sweets, bottle stall, plants and produce, animal nursery, jumping castle, side show alley, rides, Blazer Bear appearance and more. The Legendary, Almost TOP LEFT: Robyn Miles, Krissy Henry, Melissa Willett, Anything Goes novelty Gina Tranberg, Naomi Mullins. race will be on again so get ABOVE: Sharyn Rummell, Shelly Young, Linda Mantova, your team of 4 together with Melinda Ott. the chance to win $200 for LEFT & BELOW LEFT: Enjoying Allora’s High Tea in the the winning team. Teams Allora Community Hall. will be auctioned off and the winning buyer wins $300. St. Patrick’s School students entertaining the crowd at last year’s School Fete. BELOW: Narelle Keleher, Horse Poo Lotto - A Megan Chandler, Kelly Parish Grounds, Warwick St and ‘Knockems’. to the Fete. Desanto, Lizze Desanto. horse is stepping in for the traditional “Moo Poo Lotto” Allora. Cake Stall Baking - Working Bees - helpers See more High Tea photos in so get in early for your tickets Side Show Alley - Pre- Baked goodies may be required for Wednesday next week’s Allora Advertiser in the St Paddy’s Horse Pat Sale of Side Show Alley dropped off at the school 16th from 4.30pm, Thursday Lottery. Plenty of raffl es and Passes for this year’s fete offi ce on the morning of if required and Saturday an Art Union with 1st prize a will create even more fun Friday 18th or taken directly morning for clean up. of ½ a Beast, 2nd prize of for families. A percentage a side of Dressed Pork, of the proceeds will go to Join us for crowd 3rd prize a side of Dressed our year 6 students to fund favourites: Lamb and a 4th Prize of a the farewell gift that they ART UNION, BLAZER dressed Turkey. Tickets are traditionally purchase for the BEAR, BOTTLE STALL, $2 each. school. Passes are $5 each SWEETS & TREATS, TEAS Musical Entertainment and can be purchased at the Cnr. Warwick & Arnold Streets, Allora & TARTS, SCHOOL will come from live music front of our school today and WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT OUR PERFORMANCES performances from our St Thursday from 8-8.40am GENEROUS SPONSORS! St. Paddy’s Horse Poo Lottery Patricks School students and 2.45 – 3.15pm. Darwalla Milling, Bartranz Petroleum, Merivale and Hayden Briggs will Each pass entitles the Farms, Allora Butchery, Clifton Auto Ag Sideshow Alley, Animal Nursery Repairs, Wilson & Ribgy Smash Repairs, entertain the crowd with passholder to 5 visits to BAR & BBQ plenty of great music. any of the 7 stalls. Stalls Allora School Buses, The Blue Cow Hotel, Carey & Sons Quality Meats, Key & Diane Live Music An event the whole include; Photo Booth, Face Painting, Chocolate Toss, Ryan, Neil’s Parts Toowoomba/Gulf Western community looks forward Oil, Paul Ashton & Associates, Rivulis Aus/NZ, Anything Goes Race to, come and join the fun at Velcro Target, Football Fuchs Oil/IOR Petroleum, United Petroleum Jumping Castle the St Patricks School and Throw, a ‘Floating Game’ DAVEY Electrical & Solar

Electrical Installations, Repairs and Quotes Your Professional Local CEC Accredited Solar Supplier and Installer Elec. Lic. No. 39552 Solar Accr. No. A1278492 P: 07 4666 3461 M: 0408 717 624 Page 6 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 16th October 2019 Wednesday, 16th October 2019 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 7 RSL Allora Sub Branch News RSL Allora Sub Branch available every day from Wuppies are performing at cost of $30.00 per head. would like to welcome Kim $10.00. the RSL Allora Café Hall Book early - Limited Luke who has joined the Put a ring around the 30th from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. seats available. RSVP to catering team to share the November, the Wuppies A special two course Kath on 4666 3542 / 0407 cooking duties with Leah are coming to Allora. The dinner will be served for a 045 267 by 23/10/2019 who has been juggling her time between studying for a Bachelor of Creative Arts Degree at U.S.Q. Toowoomba and the café. Kim is off the land. She has been a shearers and station cook all around Australia. She owned and ran the Ma Ma Creek store/ café for three years. She is an old fashion cook and has introduced some new taste sensations. The RSL Café is now offering Lunch Specials,

RIGHT: Wuppies band A Trip Through performing at the RSL Cafe. Future of Goomburra Town Hall Secured A successful annual Gina Tranberg said the Allora’s Prize- general meeting of the committee will be planning a Goomburra Hall will ensure lot of exciting things for the that the facility will remain a community and surrounding Winning Garden focal point for activity in the area. area. The well-maintained hall The meeting elected was built in 1906 and has an entirely new committee, been upgraded in recent headed by a very committed times. local, Gina Tranberg as Contact with the president. committee can be Vice president is Mike made via email to Norton, secretary Naomi goomburratownhall@ Mullins and treasurer outlook.com.au or via Kerrie Nimmick, while hall Facebook at Goomburra bookings will be handled by Town Hall Qld 4362. the previous secretary, Toni Williamson. Page 8 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 16th October 2019 Wednesday, 16th October 2019 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 9 40 Year Reunion of Allora Secondary Department Year 10 Class

C L I F T O N Country Week 18th October - 26th October 2019

The harsh conditions are doing little to stop the excitement for this year’s Clifton Country Week, with plenty of events The Clifton Races will cap of the week of action on Saturday and festivities planned. the 26th of October, bringing thousands of a racing fans, and party lovers to the country town. Saturday the 19th of October once again promises to be one of the biggest days on the Country Week calender. Although the track hasn’t seen much rain over the past few months, organisers have ensured it will be run safely on what The F. E. Logan Hall will see plenty of action with the Lions remains of the hallowed turf. Club Hobby & Community Expo showcasing the hobbies and passions the region has to ofer. If you live in the area and are Fashions on the Field will celebrate the best dressed in looking to volunteer, checking out this expo is a must. attendence, with more than $4,000 worth of prize money to be won. The hall will also show of the town’s artistic side, hosting a quilt display, model train and folk art display. Drew Whitehouse, Paul Graham, Kev Holzwart with hat, Teacher Maureen Duggan, David Neumann, Teacher Lyn Trimingham, Paul Morrish at The St. Francis de Sales School Show & Shine will give car back with hat, Ted Cavanagh, Janece Deacon, Ben Thomas with sun glasses on his head, Heather Myler, Rod Austin with cap on at back, enthusiasts something to look forward to, opening to the Genevieve Biggs, Neil Doyle, Steve Stewart, Gary Beutel at back hard to see, Mick Phelan, Sandra Gillespie, Judy Hoey, Alan Stent-Smith at public on the school oval from 10am. Anyone wishing to show back, Therese Hughes, Shayne Morris, David Drewery, Paul Morris, Judy Thompson. of their shiny pair of wheels can rock up between 8am and Recently, past stu- 9.30am to book a place. dents and teachers Milk Price Increase To Support Back for another year, the Iris & Rose Show will be lighting gathered at the Allora up the Senior Citizens Hall with an abundance of colours and Public P-10 State School smells with entries accepted from 8am to 10am. The event will for the 40th Reunion. Drought Affected Farmers be open for public viewing from around 12.30pm. Organisers The group had just Norco has announced and detailed review of battling ongoing severe are encouraging anyone who has been planning on entering completed a tour of the a drought support premium Norco’s performance year climatic conditions. It is to do so, even if the dry weather has afected their entries. School and many stories payment to Members / Milk to date by the Directors and very gratifying that our were shared about the Suppliers effective 1 October management team. customers and consumers good old times. The 2019 which will result in Norco’s newly appointed continue to recognise the Reunion was held for an average increase to the Chief Executive Offi cer value of supporting a 100% Country Week There are plenty of things to do and see for this year’s the Allora Secondary base milk price over the nine Michael Hampson added Australian farmer owned months to 30 June 2020 of “We continue to work on dairy co-operative and Country Week so make sure to mark the events that interest Department Year 10 18th October - 26th October 2019 you in your calender and help support a country town fi ve cents per litre. our business to ensure collectively we thank them Class of 1979 Join us as we celebrate all that Clifton putting on one big show. This announcement is we can leverage support for their great support.” Country Week 2019 has to ofer. Tis year’s supported by the continued for our Members who are showcase has something for everyone ... BEST WISHES DISCOVER THE ADVANTAGES TO ALL INVOLVED IN OF USING A REGISTERED Allora Grain & COUNTRY EXPERIENCED INSURANCE BROKER WEEK Milling (AGM) Rural Insurance Specialists premium feeds A community owned, not for profit organisation, offer a unique nutritious serving the community since 1949 Featuring the Iris and Rose Show blend of quality INCORPORATING ALLORA GRAIN & MILLING Clifton Private Australian ingredients. Hospital, Clifton Medical Centre, Pty. Ltd. PH: 07 4666 3293 Clifton Nursing Home, ABN 17 054 206 656 Nirvana Hostel, FAX: 07 4666 3462 Vedette Villas T 4697 3097 and the Clifton Cup Race Day For further event details email: Phone 4661 7244 736 Dalrymple Creek Road, [email protected] Ellinthorpe QLD 4362 Like us on FaceBook Clifton and District Progress Association T 4697 3735 www.cliftonhospital.org.au 70 GRAFTON ST. WARWICK Page 10 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 16th October 2019 Wednesday, 16th October 2019 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 11 Sports Club Committee Re-Elected Ethan Lowe visits Allora prior to that. He has held a Geoff held the position for course and bowls green can Well known former Queensland Cowboys for number of positions in both the Club’s fi rst 7 years. be maintained to a quality Cowboy player and now a six years Ethan was part the Bowls and Sports Clubs Local farmer and champion standard. Rabbitoh, Ethan Lowe was of the winning Premiership and is absolutely committed bowler Doug Christensen Finally, and on a slightly impressed when he visited team in 2015. to the ongoing success of took over from Geoff and negative note, whilst club Allora’s Regional Sports He is known for his high At the Annual General this Allora institution. Greg together with his wife Bev members are happy for the Museum on Tuesday. work rate and ability as a Meeting of the Allora Sports is a wonderful ambassador worked tirelessly to build up Golf Course to be used for President Perry Cronin goal kicker with an average Club held last Sunday, all for our club, ensuring he the club. The unfl appable other recreational purposes welcomed Ethan to the of 80% success rate while at committee members were attends every function retired cocky and media such as exercising dogs, Museum and thanked him the Cowboys. re-elected unopposed. Club possible, whether invited darling Jimmy Anderson running, walking etc, we for donating his State of In the 3rd Game of this President Kev Harrison or not, to catch up with old was the third Patron and request that the course is Origin boots for a school year’s State of Origin Ethan’s will be in charge for the friends and make new ones. he remained in the position respected and greens and auction with bids already goal kicking was 100% with 12th consecutive year, He loves Allora people and doing an incredible job for tee boxes are to be treated come in. 4 out of 4 - giving a big boost with Lindsay May as his enjoys socialising with as 10 years up until Patto took as “no go” zones. Golf Ethan, a former student to the Queensland side. VP (you are only a heart many of them as possible over the reins. course property such as of St Mary’s College is Now a South Sydney beat away Lindsay). Other when they return to town. The Sports Club enjoyed fl ags, tee markers, scoops attending the Old Boys Rabbitoh, he plays under offi ce bearers are Wendy Greg was the well deserved another successful year etc must not be removed 120 years celebrations in Wayne Bennett who took Ellwood as Provedore and recipient of the SDRC Club due to the dedicated and from the course. In this Toowoomba this Saturday. the team to the fi nals of the John Ellwood as Secretary/ Administrator of the Year unselfi sh volunteers who regard a brand new red Playing for the North 2019 season. Treasurer. The Golf Club award on Australia Day work tirelessly on the golf and white checked fl ag is executive is also unchanged 2017. At the recent AGM course, bowls green and in missing from the seventh with Mick Dwan as Greg expressed his pride in the club house. The Club green and we are requesting President, Aaron Simpson being the “Elder Statesman” also receives tremendous it’s immediate return (no as Captain and Doreen of a such strong and devoted support from all local questions asked). Duffy as Vice-Captain. team of people. business houses and the We look forward to The Sports Club Patron The Sports Club has only wider Allora community, another fantastic year for for the sixth year is Greg had four patrons in its 26 without which we simply the Sports Club and invite all Patterson, who is also a year history. The inaugural could not survive. An Allora and district citizens, life member of the club. Patron was the very popular extremely generous gift young or old, to come down “Patto” has been involved local sportsman and terrifi c from a local farming family and enjoy the facilities and Ethan Lowe. in this club for almost 50 bloke Geoff Slatter and a of a seasonal transfer of maybe even join up as a years and his family was more staunchly loyal Allora a water allocation for this member. involved for many years person you could not fi nd. year will ensure that the golf John Ellwood, Secretary

was held, was fittingly arranged to slab huts, bark roofs, the occupants at Allora Golf Notes Looking Back… receive guests while spending a night hearing the tinkle of carrier’s Sunday – 12 October - John Sparksman (38) Pins/ sponsored by Allora Pharm- Allora’s Past 25 years ago October pleasant afternoon with music and bullock bells in their ears, and then to Monthly Mug – Stableford Approaches: Kev Harrison acy. 1994 competitions. A tasty afternoon tea was think of the first council assembly in a Friday Duck Run – 11 – Sponsored by the (6) John Sparksman (15) Start getting your teams served on the balcony by Mrs. Jensen, little cottage known as Yap Yan’s, sitting October– Sponsored by Railway Hotel. Winner: Kev Harrison (8) Lindsay organized for the Dalrymple Drought Relief assisted by Mrs. Hicks and Mrs. Stay of on soap boxes and laying the Percy’s Fruit. Winner: Jack Allora retailers have expressed Gene McMillan (40) Runner May (17) Barry Brown (3) Seat Golf and Bowls Day on Allora who were responsible for the foundations of local government. Fulwood (22) Runner-Up: concerns about the flood of drought Up: Lindsay May (40) Run Kev Harrison (12) Saturday 2nd November. dainty eats provided. Mrs. Imhoff, Mrs. Errol May (21) Approach relief parcels which have flowed into Allora’s Past 150 years ago October Down: Tom Brown (39) Sunday: Monthly Medal C. Clarke and daughter Dulcie Jensen (14) Tom Brown the district during the current drought. 1869 helped to entertain guests. The parcels containing groceries, hardware and clothing sent by well- Allora’s Past 100 years ago October Wheat Harvest Mr. J. C. S. Hegarty of Spring Creek meaning city residents, are affecting 1919 has imported three strippers and one Walk for Fitness local business which are also being side delivery machine, with all the latest badly hit by the slow-down of the local Allora Jubilee The jubilee of local government in improvements, from Adelaide. This is a economy due to the ongoing drought. Allora was celebrated with a banquet step in the right direction and will tend and Companionship The business owners suggest that aid under the auspices of the Allora Shire most naturally to increase the cultivation should be given in the form of vouchers Allora’s Walking Group along your pooch for Council. The Shire Chairman (Cr. W. J. of cereals in the district, it being almost to be drawn on local business to ensure is proving popular with the exercise. T. Neale) presided having with him as certain that labour saving machinery is that the money is spent in the town. locals. The walk starts at the guests of honour Messrs P. the main thing that is required to Around ten walkers have CWA rooms in Warwick Allora’s Past 75 years ago October O’Callaghan, W. Deacon, J. Dougall, F. produce payable crops. Mr. Hegarty will been turning up at 6 o’clock Street - you just need a 1944 Grayson M.L.A., and Mesdames A. work the machinery at Spring Creek, on Monday mornings to hat, comfortable shoes and Cameron and J. Stay. The chairman in Allora, Warwick and Toowoomba and enjoy a one hour walk water. Gift Afternoon proposing the toast to the “Guests of as each machine will do at least 30 Prior to her marriage, a gift afternoon around the township of People with a walker the evening” stated that Mr. O’Callaghan acres per week, the cost being about was accorded to Mrs. Charles Fraser Allora. have not been forgotten as was the only living representative of the 15/- per acre, they will no doubt be in (nee Edna Gross) by Mrs. Gertrude Both men and woman they meet on Wednesdays six aldermen chosen to constitute the great demand. Jensen in appreciation of her services are most welcome and and walk around the town first Municipal Council in 1869. He (Darling Downs Gazette 20th October whilst on her staff. The lounge room of doesn’t matter about your centre. asked them to try to imagine Allora on 1869). Mrs. Jensen’s residence in Palmerin level of fi tness. For more information that distant day; a small collection of Street, Warwick, where the function Colin Newport The group is also dog contact Sandi Blinco on friendly so you can bring 0408 066 192. Page 12 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 16th October 2019 Wednesday, 16th October 2019 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 13

Phone 07 4697 3603 ADVERTISER CLASSIFIEDS Email [email protected] CREATIVE CORNER • POSITIONS VACANT • • ANNOUNCEMENTS • POSITION VACANT SUDOKU BAD JOKE OF THE HENRY, Denis Anthony Late of Warwick, and formerly of Allora, passed away peacefully ADVERTISING SALES WEEK at home on Tuesday, 8th October 2019, aged 62 years. A woman is reading The Allora Advertiser on a Loving Husband of Gina. Dearly loved Father of Debby, REPRESENTATIVE Jonathon and Michael. Grandfather to 15 Grandchildren. Loved Brisbane train. She is so astonished by a story Independent, locally-owned newspaper publisher Brother and Brother-in-law of Malcolm (dec’d) and Maria; Carol OurNews Pty Ltd has a vacancy for an Advertising Sales on life expectancy that she turns to the stranger (dec’d) and Ken; Barry and Janylle; Christine; Shaun and Liz. An Representative. This is a casual position. beside her and says “Do you know that every Uncle to many Nieces and Nephews. time I breathe, somebody dies?”. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Denis’ The successful applicant will be required to undertake funeral, to be held at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Warwick duties associated with our four publications, The Clifton “Fascinating” he answered “ever tried Street, Allora, service commencing at 10.00 am, Friday, 18th Courier, The Allora Advertiser, On Our Selection News, and mouthwash?” October 2019, followed by interment at Allora Cemetery. The Oakey Champion.

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• CHURCH NOTICES • The Advertising Sales Representative will work with a dedicated team of skilled newspaper people, each of The Catholic Community of whom are keen to produce quality publications every week. Sales experience is essential and media sales SCIENCE TRIVIA QUIZ ST. PATRICK’S, ALLORA experience would be an advantage. 1. How much carbon dioxide is there in one litre of air? Is it 1st SUNDAY at 9.00am, 2nd & 3rd SUNDAYS at 5.30pm, Solution in classifieds section EVERY TUESDAY, 9.30am. about a) half a cup, b) a teaspoon, c) half a millilitre, or 2nd TUESDAY (at The Homestead), at 9.30am. Applications close 25th October 2019. d) about a grain of sand’s worth? LAYLED LITURGY, with Communion - 4th & 5th SUNDAYS at 2. What does a meteorologist study? Is it a) asteroids 9.00am. Applications can be made in writing to: Events Calendar and space rocks, b) atmosphere and weather, c) For information on Baptism, Weddings, Funerals and other church OurNews Pty Ltd measurement and counting, or d) public transport? enquiries, phone 4666 3377. PO Box 2277 2019 St Patrick’s Parish School (Prep - Yr. 6), enquiries 4666 3551. Toowoomba Q 4350 October - 3. What weighs more – a cup of sea water or a cup of or via email to: [email protected] Fri 18 St Patrick’s Parish Allora Fete fresh water? Is it a) sea water, b) fresh water, or c) they weigh the same? St. Patrick School grounds Scots Presbyterian Church - Allora The Sun 27 Toowoomba Hospice Charity Jazz Breakfast 4. Which atom is the lightest? Is it a) hydrogen, b) helium, 12 Jubb Street, Allora The Clifton Courier Oakey Champion c) aluminium, or d) water? Downs Steam Museum Railway, 9.00am $35pp THIS SUNDAY AT ALLORA - Service/Sunday School at 9.30am On Our Selection News November - 5. If you increase the volume of a sound by 10 decibels, TUESDAY - Ladies Bible Study at 10.00am Sat 2 Anglican Church Parish Dinner how much more power does it have? Is it a) 10% more, WEDNESDAY - Bible Study at 7.00pm, at the church St Davids Anglican Church Allora, 6.30pm b) twice as much, c) ten times as much, or d) one MENS BREAKFAST - Last Saturday in each month, 7.20am • LOST & FOUND • Tue 5 Toowoomba Hospice Melbourne Cup Lunch hundred times as much? Café Valetta, 11.30am. $70pp Ph. 07 4632 0332 Enquiries to Pastor Elton Wiltshire 4666 3743 MISSING - ONE BLACK ASH TRAY. Last seen on the Answers in Classifi eds pages Sat 23 Clifton Sings Music Workshop A Warm Welcome to ALL. verandah of the Allora RSL Cafe. If you know the All Saints Anglican Church, Clifton, 9.00am Originally published in Science by Email. For more CSIRO Double Helix science whereabouts, please contact Col as he’s very distraught! visit doublehelix.csiro.au or call 02 6276 6643. December - Uniting Church Allora Fri 6 Allora Bush Christmas 9.00am Sunday Services. • PUBLIC NOTICES • Herbert Street, Allora, 4.30pm - 7.30pm TODAY’S QUOTE Enquiries phone 4666 3225. All welcome. Sat 14 Rotary Allora’s Carols in the Country “A winner is a dreamer who never gives up.” - Stuart Henry Park, Allora Nelson Mandela WATTLES The Anglican Parish of Allora and Clifton JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE - Service Times FOOTBALL CLUB INC. St Davids: Allora GUESS WHAT WE DO ?? Holy Communion: Sundays 10.00am ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Wednesdays 10.00am 7pm Tuesday 29th October. Commercial print jobs Forms Invoice Books Business Cards Railway Hotel, Allora. All Saints: Clifton ANNUAL ✔ Specialty Cards ✔ Rubber Stamps Holy Communion: Sundays 8.00am All positions open. GENERAL ✔ Envelopes ✔ Flyers ✔ Score Cards The Allora Advertiser Baptisms, Confirmations, Weddings - by arrangement 53 Herbert Street - Phone 4697 3603 "Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness" MEETING All correspondence via email …and even print a Newspaper! to the Secretary - [email protected] For further information - Phone 4666 3343 Page 14 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 16th October 2019 Wednesday, 16th October 2019 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 15 Phone 07 4697 3603 ADVERTISER CLASSIFIEDS Email [email protected] PHONE 4666 3089 LOCAL BUSINESSES & TRADERS EMAIL [email protected] • PUBLIC NOTICES • • FOR SALE • • BUSINESSES • • TRADES & SERVICES • HUGE GARAGE SALE - 32 Herbert Street, Allora. DO WE NEED A Saturday 19th October, 7am - 11am. Antiques & 12 years fencing experience collectables, furniture, kitchenware, records, LANDSCAPE Specialising in: BASED AT CAMBOOYA COMMUNITY DVDs, renovation materials, tools, designer SUPPLIES • All types of rural fencing • Post and Rail womens clothing and mens clothing, bric-a-brac, P: 07 4666 3989 • Cattle and horse yards/shelters BUS ? • Residential household items, books and heaps more. M: 0448 759 546 Located at: • Steel and timber CALL ROB An important meeting will be held to guage interest in running a M: 0417 077 160 215 Allora Clifton Rd • Property entrances 0428 521 412 community bus between Allora, Clifton, Warwick and Toowoomba. • ELCTRICIANS • [email protected] www.dalrymple.net.au ABN 58 122 964 943 As the St Vincent de Paul bus stopped running between these centres, local residents have been left without transport. ALLORA KEYS EARTHMOVING If you’d use the services of a community bus please show your Jess Keys • Bobcat & 7 Tonne Tipper • 4 in 1 Bucket support and attend the meeting at: ELECTRICIANS Experienced • Post Hole Digger • 3½ Tonne Excavator G.J. BELL ELECTRICAL Lic. No. 4508 Owner • House Foundations • All Earthworks Operator • Clean Ups • Driveways • Trench Digger St. Andrews Community Centre ★★★ SMOKE ALARMS ★★★ ★★★ CEILING FANS ★★★ 44 Herbert Street OPEN: Monday - Friday, 7am-5pm cnr Warwick & Forde Streets, Allora We supply & install Quality Smoke We supply & install Quality Ceiling Saturday, Sunday & 0421 239 222 Alarms with 5 year in-home warranty Fans with 3 year in-home warranty Ph 4666 3318 Tuesday 22nd October, from 7.00pm Fax 4666 3179 Public Holidays, 7am-12pm ● L.E.D. Lighting ● Shed Wiring ● Bath Heater-Fan-Lights ● Underground Wiring ALLORA & DISTRICT RURAL ALLORA INDEPENDENT STEEL ● New Switchboards ● Security Lighting Barron Street, Hendon, M/S 765, Allora. FIRE BRIGADE ● Extra Lights & Power Points ● Exhaust Fans Phone 4666 3502 advises all fi res greater than 2m2 require a Permit to Burn ● Complete Rewiring ● Hot Water Repairs For all your Steel Requirements. Call in and get a quote on your next job. Wardens issuing permits are: Servicing all areas from Toowoomba to Stanthorpe For Pipe, Panels, Posts and Gutter and Barge Goomburra - Forest Springs Fire Warden District, East of FOR FREE QUOTES CALL for the shed, we have it all in stock. New England Highway - Phone Fred McCann 4666 3263, Mobile 0427 663 263 GRAHAM 0418 728 341 Talgai - Victoria Hill Fire Warden District, West of New England • AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES • Highway - Phone Mark Frizzell 4666 3792. 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