Issue No. 3480 The AlloraPublished by C. A. Gleeson Pty.Advertiser Ltd., 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 3128 - E-Mail [email protected] - Web www.alloraadvertiser.com THURSDAY, 15th FEBRUARY 2018 Mulberry Project Takes Root in Allora
L to R: Miriam holding their daughter Grace, Reverend Laurel Raymond, Schadrach, and Louise Noble.
The Mulberry Project in small plot of land on Louise collaboration with the Anglican Noble’s residence. The vision Parish of Allora Clifton has is to provide a place for the been awarded a Queensland Sudanese and Congolese GCBF grant of $32,00.00, to refugee communities to be develop infrastructure At St. able to grow their own food to David’s Anglican church support their families and Glebe, for the start up of the community. These com- Mulberry project. The Mulberry munities come from an project began in Nobby on a …Continues inside page 2
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Showgirl Fundraiser Results Below are the results for all Daphne Whatley, $20 Gift the winners for the Allora Voucher (donated by Allora & Showgirl Fund Raiser draws. District Tyres) - Mark Manteit, Fruit Box Winner (donated by Windscreen Protector & Mat IGA Warwick): Sue Houston (donated by Allora & District Snake Lolly Guess Winner Tyres) - Nell Evans, Amorall (donated by S & B Queensland Weekender Crew visit Allora Regional Sports Museum - L to R: Perry Cronin, Presenter Victoria Carthew, Producer Fiona Deadman Wash Pack (donated by Christensen): Margaret Darr and Cameraman Mark Deadman. The Queensland Weekender film crew were in Allora on Tuesday this week filming segments for an upcoming Clifton Auto Ag Repairs) - R episode. The “Half Hour Drive” Special is expected to air in March and features Australia’s Country Way. Queensland Weekender is broadcast on $100 Money Board Winners: Lawson, Amorall Wash Pack Channel 7 at 5.30pm on Saturdays. David Peters, Linda, Garth (donated by Clifton Auto Ag Free Repairs) - Beryl Walker, Multi-Draw Raffle Winners: 7 Insulated Picnic Basket night Family Holiday with (donated by Allora Post Office) Accor (donated by S & B Allora Senior Citizens - Rachel Duncan, Boomtouch Christensen) - B Johnstone, Speaker (donated by Allora Pressure Pump (donated by Post Office) - K Bloomfield, Lister Irrigation) - Sue Burt, Snap Up Shelf (donated by $150 Pet Hamper (donated by Letters to the Editor… Allora Post Office) - Debra Warwick Vet Clinic) - Kellie Veal, $15 Gift Voucher GAMES DAY Letters, Firewood Hand The Editor, (donated by Amy’s Cafe) - Trolley (donated by Southern Congratulations to the Allora Show Society for their successful Kellie Letters, $15 Gift Downs Ag) - Mark Pillar, show 2018, their 140th. Voucher (donated by Amy’s Pelican Flashlight (donated by On another note, just to let the person know, if they had asked us Cafe) - Blake Reece, Warwick Outdoor & Sports) - for fuel and the fuel container in our ute outside our home, we Stationery Pack (donated by Bronwyn Christensen, $50 would gladly have given it to them instead of them having to Allora Newsagency) - Ken Gift Voucher (donated by thieve it. As my husband said, he hopes they really needed it! Raner, Tall Candle Holder Shane’s Bikes, Boats & Regards, (donated by Bev Topp) - Performance) - Chris Gordon, Odette Kolenich, Bathroom Mrs. Kerry Anne Denné, Allora Potted Plants (donated by Set (donated by Bev Topp) - Warwick Gardens Galore) - Letters to the Editor must have name and address for authentication, but upon request Michelle Crawford, Candle Set Home Care, Personal Care, Sue Burmester, Wine Carrier there will be consideration to withhold names. Publishing or editing of letters is at the (donated by Bev Topp) - Leslie & 2 bottles of wine (donated editor's discretion. Telford, Pamper Pack Allied Health, Transport, by D & B Christensen) - Mark (donated by Bev Topp) - Beryl Meal Preparation, Respite, The Allora Advertiser Hinz, $20 Gift Voucher Your community advertiser servicing local and surrounding areas for 80 years (donated by Belle Vue Cafe) - …Continues on page 4 Social Support & more. 53 Herbert Street, Allora Qld 4362 Phone 07 4666 3128 - email [email protected] WEATHER FORECAST DEADLINE: Advertising and Articles – Tuesday 4.00pm Day Forecast Min/Max Every Friday Errors and Omissions Policy: Care & confirmation is taken in the production of THU Storms Late. Haze. Very Hot. Humid. 22 40 candicecareinc.org.au Display & Classified advertising. Every effort is also made to ensure that information published in articles is correct, however, we do not give express or implied warranty FRI Fog Followed by Sun. Hot. Humid. 20 37 as to its accuracy. We do not accept any liability for errors, omissions or opinions. The SAT Partly Cloudy. Warm. 19 31 07 5491 5256 | [email protected] at Allora Senior Citizens Hall, views expressed in articles published are not necessarily the views of the Editor/owner. SUN Showers Late. Mostly Sunny. Warm. 18 33 Cnr Herbert & Drayton Streets, Allora. Copyright: All advertising and Editorial material resides at all times with the Allora MON Mostly Sunny. Warm. 17 32 Not-for-profit, approved Australian Government subsidised Advertiser with the exception of where copyright is otherwise held. Copyright will not Home Care Packages and NDIS programs provider. be released to any other party without written permission. TUE Mostly Sunny. Warm. 17 30 Enquiries call Shaz on 0435 801 102
2 — THE ALLORA ADVERTISER … THURSDAY, 15th FEBRUARY 2018 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER … THURSDAY, 15th FEBRUARY 2018 — 3 Continued from page 2… (donated by Bev Topp) - Jenny Southern Downs residents Walker, China Mug (donated Scanmmell, Candle Holder Allora Grain & by Allora Pharmacy) - Heather (donated by Bev Topp) - Events Calendar Slatter, Keyring (donated by Wendy, Men’s Toiletry Bag urged to remain vigilant around Neil’s Filters & Bearings) - (donated by S & B Christensen) 2018 Milling (AGM) Bronwyn Christensen. - Zara Royal, Mug, Coaster & water as temperature soars March - premium feeds Heritage Weekend Multi-Draw Tray Set (donated by Bev It may be nearing the end of vital residents supervise Fri 2 The Rotary Club of Allora Annual Trivia Night offer a unique nutritious Raffle: HP Printer (donated by Topp) - Allan Hunderson. summer but as the mercury children and remain vigilant at Allora State School Hall, 6.30pm Communications & Computer Many thanks to Pursehouse soars, Southern Downs all times. Fri 16 St. Davids Mission Street Stall blend of quality Support) - Wendy Ardry, Rural and the above April - residents are being urged to “In the past 12 years, 60 ALLORA GRAIN & MILLING Australian ingredients. Scotch Whiskey (donated by mentioned sponsors for the check the safety of their children under five have TBC 28/29 Doctor Who Club Bus Trip to Supanova (DATE - TBC) S & B Christensen) - Bronwyn many prizes and money backyard pool and to take drowned in swimming pools in Departs: Toowoomba 5am, Allora 6am, Gold Coast 5pm donations. PH: 07 4666 3293 Christensen, Cobb & Co Metal precautions when cooling off Queensland – it is a staggering June - Sign (donated by S & B I would like to thank my family in local swimming holes. statistic,” Cr Dobie said. Sat 16 St. David’s June Afternoon (A Country Garden) FAX: 07 4666 3462 Christensen) - Karen Bracken, and friends for all of the The reminder comes as the “Please take the time to check September - FC Holden Metal Sign contributions to the 2 cake Queensland Child and Family your pool is safe, your pool Fri 21 St. David’s Street Stall 736 Dalrymple Creek Road, (donated by S &B Christensen) stalls I held. Lastly a very Commission (QFCC) launches fencing is compliant and Ellinthorpe QLD 4362 - Neil Kajewski, Wine & special thank- you to the entire its 2018 Seconds Count water meets minimum safety Glasses (donated by Bev community for all of your campaign and in the wake of requirements. Topp) - Janice Jackson, Beach support. With your help and QFCC releasing its latest “Every drowning is preventable IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Clients wishing to include their events in the Events Calendar, must book a display (boxed) colour advertisement for the event in The Set (donated by Michelle generosity, I managed to raise report on child deaths in and we can all do our part to Allora Advertiser, sized AT LEAST 2 column x 4 cm. Clients will then automatically Crawford) - Neil Kajewski, $2,282. So thank you. Queensland. ensure these tragedies don’t receive, as a bonus, a calendar entry. These entries will be in a 2 line format as Bathroom Set (donated by Stacey Christensen The recently-launched occur.” BAD JOKE OF THE Bev Topp) - Barry Sticklen, Miss Charity Showgirl and above, starting in bold with date and event, followed by venue and time. Seconds Count campaign is Mayor Dobie said residents If people wish to contact The Allora Advertiser and discuss their particular needs, Hand-painted Platter Set Showgirl Runner- up the first in a series presented are spoilt for choice with plenty please feel free to do so. Ph 4666 3128. WEEK by QFCC this year to keep of swimming holes to enjoy children safe and reduce the across the region but that it A young blonde woman went into a bank to number of deaths. was important to heed water Regional Arts Development Fund withdraw some money. 14 children under the age of safety messages and five have drowned in the past warnings. Recipients 17/18 Announced For security purposes the cashier asked her if year and in 2015, Queensland “Our region has a number of she could identify herself. had the highest number and beautiful local dams, rivers A diverse range of creative projects awarded funding this She opened her handbag and took out a small rate of child drownings of any and creeks but where there is arts and cultural projects will year will delight local residents Australian state or territory. water there are always hidden unfold around the Southern and tourists alike. “These mirror, looked into it and said, “Yes, it’s me all Southern Downs Regional dangers, which can cause Downs as part of one of the projects support local artists, right.” Council issued nine building serious injuries or drowning, State’s most active arts beautify our region, celebrate approvals for new pools and so I urge everyone to take programs, the Regional Arts our history and attract new fences within the Southern precautions and play it safe in Development Fund (RADF). visitors to the Southern Downs Region in the past and around water.” The Regional Arts Downs,” said Cr Kelly. and Southern Downs Regional collaborative installation for an year (January 2017 – January For more water safety tips and Development Fund is a 2017/18 successful RADF Council to support local arts exhibition at the Warwick Art 2018), while six Pool Safety information on minimising the partnership between the grant recipients are: and culture in regional Gallery: $1,420. Certificates were issued by risk of child drowning visit the Queensland Government and Amiens History Association – Queensland. Linda Stewart – To paint a Council’s Pool Safety Advisor. Queensland Family & Child Southern Downs Regional To create a book and exhibition The Queensland Government, mural on the Queens Park Southern Downs Mayor, Commission website. For Council to support local arts forming “The Guardians: through Arts Queensland, is toilet block, working alongside Councillor Tracy Dobie said more information on swimming and culture in regional Western Front to contributing $2.08 million to Githabul artist Kim Rush and swimming is bound to be a pool laws and obtaining a Pool Queensland. Resettlement” visual story the clients from SDIEA: $3,865. popular pastime this week Safety Certificate visit the The Queensland Government, telling project with the 2017-18 RADF partnership Round Two will open for with temperatures set to hit Southern Downs Regional through Arts Queensland, is including photographs and across 59 councils state-wide. applications on Monday 12 the high thirties and that it is Council website. contributing $2.08 million to interviews which explore the Anglican Parish of Warwick – March 2018. The closing date the 2017-18 RADF partnership cultural links between the To develop illuminated artwork for applications is midnight, across 59 councils state-wide. Pikedale Soldier Settlement display screens which will Friday 6 April 2018, and it is die for sauces’, they are going balmy evening on the deck on Council has approved seven community and the European provide opportunities for important for applicants to to be the signature menu of Saturday night. projects from across the sites of the WW1 Western emerging and experienced note that projects for which the RSL. All meat for the lamb, Thirty members of the ‘Over region which will benefit from Front Battles: $9,855. artists of the Southern Downs RADF grant funds are sought chicken, pork and beef burgers 50s Club’ from the Petrie area nearly $68,000 in funding Stanthorpe Regional Art to sell their artwork in various must not start before 28 May and the steaks will be supplied dined at the RSL on Sunday. under the RADF Program for Gallery Inc. – To engage an mediums in attractive pop up 2018. by Aaron and Ashley from They visited Allora after a four 2017/18. artist to create a street art galleries throughout the year: Applications will need to be Homestead staff enjoying dinner on the deck Allora Butchery. As far as is day trip down as far as Southern Downs Mayor Tracy mural in the Stanthorpe CBD $3,378. made online via SmartyGrants possible local products will be Tenterfield. Les and Lorraine Dobie said Council was which will celebrate the culture Stanthorpe Festival and a link to the form will be used at the restaurant. Struthers hosted their visit to pleased with the high standard and history of the region: Association Inc. – To engage available on Council’s website RSL Allora Sub Branch News We thank Chris Ralph of the the ‘Mary Poppins’ house of applications received. $6,500. a variety of cultural artists and closer to the round opening Allora State School for giving “Meet you at the RSL”. Allora from many parts of before they arrived for lunch at “Council continues to receive Jumpers and Jazz in July – To entertainers whose date. The RADF program the RSL a great deal on the Sub Branch members hope to Queensland and further afield the RSL. The visitors enjoyed well developed and exciting engage jazz musicians for the performances reflect the guidelines are available on boards purchased at the Allora make this a popular saying of have signed in. Traveling their stay in Allora and applications for projects which 2018 festival, conduct diverse ethnic and cultural Council’s website www.sdrc. Show. Their products made the people of the Allora district. guests are happy to send the appreciated the great food will continue to strengthen the workshops, and support the qualities which are specific to qld.gov.au/doing-business/ from recycled timber are a Since the re-opening the message out to fellow and the service offered. A important arts and cultural coordination of the jazz the Southern Downs region grants-to- community. credit to the staff and students restaurant this year many travellers via Facebook. special treat was our chef’s fabric of our region,” Cr Dobie program: $21,560. and other communities For further information, please of the school. locals have dined at the RSL. The new deck has proved lemonade scones, jam and said. The Regional Arts throughout Australia: $21,000. contact Council’s RADF The RSL Memorial Hall offers Word has spread far and wide very popular and diners love cream. Portfolio Councillor Regional Development Fund is a Warwick Artists Group – To Liaison Officer, Zoë Dunlop, their premises to welfare about the great service and the atmosphere created for Exciting news! Stacey plans to Promotion, Tourism and the partnership between the conduct a two day workshop on 1300 MY SDRC (1300 697 groups for counselling and as great food. A quick look at the alfresco dining. Staff of the create gourmet burgers and Arts Rod Kelly said that the Queensland Government to develop printmaking skills 372). Guest Book shows that visitors Allora Homestead enjoyed a along with tasty steaks with ‘to a social meeting place. and prepare a large scale 4 — THE ALLORA ADVERTISER … THURSDAY, 15th FEBRUARY 2018 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER … THURSDAY, 15th FEBRUARY 2018 — 5 The ‘Best Little Town on the Downs’ puts on the best little show on the Downs EARTHMOVING The 140th Allora Show has been declared ‘an absolutely MARK MULLINS fantastic success’ by Show Society President Conrad Schnitzerling . The show continues to grow with numbers through the gate and entries in most events up on Soil Conservation Specialists previous years. ➭ The inaugural Junior Bull Dam Construction ➭ ☎ (07) 4661 3000 Spectacular on the Friday Land Clearing ➭ Mobile 0427 987 957 night was hailed a roaring Stick Raking ➭ P O Box 1299, Warwick Qld 4370 success. Dam De-Silting Mr Schnitzerling thanked the young people involved in the stud cattle class for taking it into a ‘new era’ and said that the stud cattle numbers were up on previous years. The main ring was nonstop horse action for the two days with the biggest number of horses ever for the Allora friendly attitude of our ring ring A and Charlie in ring C. The first ever bull ride run by Show. Visiting horse judges stewards. Congratulations to Both girls did an exceptional the Show Society went very praised the organisation and Allora school students Alla in job. well on Friday night. The much WEEKLY Looking Back… SPECIALS anticipated feature bull Storm Allora’s Past 25 years ago February horticulture, farm produce and Boy bucked his rider just floral art sections were of a 1993 SARD 1KG...... $5.49 before the all-important eight high standard especially Allora State School seconds. considering the recent dry PALMOLIVE NUTRI MILK SOAP...... $1.25 Twenty two children have enrolled in Year On Saturday night the Aussie weather. COUNTRY LIFE RASPBERRY SEED OIL SOAP 5PK...... $2.99 1 at the Allora State School. They are FMX Motocross proved to be The Geckoes Wildlife show VIVA PAPER TOWEL 2PK...... $2.99 Kristin Bielefeld, Tony Chandler, William a popular addition to this informed and captivated both Gilmore, Scott McInnes, Brendan Jensen, year’s show. Allora lad Tyler young and old. PALMOLIVE DISH LIQUID ASSORTED 500ML...... $2.25 Daniel Campbell, Anthony Webb, Jake Wakeford and his teammate Mr Schnitzerling would like to PALMOLIVE HANDWASH ASSORTED 250ML...... $2.25 Pospischil, Letitia Quirke, Clytie Bowen, thrilled a crowd of proud locals thank all of the volunteers, PALMOLIVE GOLD SOAP 4 PACK...... $2.99 Tamie Lawrance, Laura Clark, Leigh with their aerial stunts. sponsors, entrants and visitors TRESEMME SHAMPOO & CONDITIONERS ASSORTED 900ML.... Cavanagh, Beth Ammenhauser, Ricky The pavilion displays did not that made the show a success. Samin, Chloe Lester, Brett Slatter, disappoint with a good number Editorial and photos submitted by ...... $6.99 Christopher Hardcastle, Tom Huston, of entries. The potted plant, Allora Show Society. Ricki Hutchinson, Karina Glass and Laura LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE!! Anderson. SDRC makes another $60k Allora’s Past 75 years ago February 1943 available to not-for-profits through Fast Grant more accessible, Dobie said. WARWICK – BRISBANE Council has relaxed the For more information about its 2017/18 Grants to Community Grants to Community – Fast Grants to Community, please Daily Motor Coach The Southern Downs Regional Grant funding streams. Grant Guidelines. Now, the Read the Guidelines which Olympic Show jumping at the 1956 Allora Show. Council supports a number of Applications are capped at application does not need to are available on Council’s Service hard working community be for a short- term emergent Travel in comfort in the new Studebaker and Mr. A. Hamilton (shire clerk) at £225. prevailing wet weather was anything but a $10,000 per application per website www.sdrc.qld.gov.au. based not-for-profit or immediate need. Coach equipped with wireless The question of continuing the destruction success. The rain commenced to fall on financial year. Funding is Southern Downs not-for-profit organisations with their Applications are capped at No Dickey Seats of noxious weeds was debated and it was Tuesday afternoon, continued lightly all available for projects or organisations wishing to projects or activities through $1,000 per applicant per Full leg Room ultimately decided, with three dissentients, night and things looked very gloomy. His activities taking place between submit a grant application will its Grants to Community financial year. Funding is Allora Booking Office: to knock off the gang of day men. Besides Excellency, the Governor, who was the 30 April 2018 and 31 July need to visit Council’s website, funding programs. available for projects or Bob Brown, Phone 65. the contractor, the council for the past guest of the president of the Society (Mr. 2018. Round 3 will open on 22 Doing Business, Grants to three months had about 20 day men G. C. Clark) was at Talgai the evening Not-for-profit organisations February 2018 and close on activities taking place prior to Community, scroll down to the Allora’s Past 100 years ago February engaged in the destruction of noxious previous to the show, and although some across the Southern Downs 22 March 2018. 30 June 2018. The Fast Grant Applications heading, click on 1918 weeds, but the uncut burr were now were in favour of postponement, this region are being offered an Southern Downs Regional is open now and closes on the funding stream you are seeding and almost impossible to destroy would be a great inconvenience to His opportunity to apply for a Council Mayor, Tracy Dobie, Friday, 15 June 2018. applying for, which will Allora Shire Council portion of the additional $60k “Council is committed to At the first general meeting of the Allora causing the council to stop the work. Excellency and the exhibitors. A hurried said she is delighted Council re-direct you to SmartyGrants being made available by assisting our not-for-profit Shire Council for the year, Councillor meeting of the exhibitors was held and it has made extra funding to complete an application Allora’s Past 125 years ago February Council for its 2017/18 Grants community groups that work James Dean was unanimously elected was decided to go ahead with the available to the region’s non- form. 1893 to Community funding tirelessly to enrich and chairman for the third year in succession. arrangements. The show, under such for-profit organisations, which If you have any questions or programs. enhance our community. I The chairman’s honorarium was fixed at Allora Show circumstances, was very poorly attended, is in addition to the $247,000 need assistance please Council will open Round Three encourage not-for-profit £40. Dr. F. Pain was appointed health The annual show, under the auspices of the number of entries amounted to 700. of funding that has already contact Council’s Community (3) Grants to Community, for been awarded to successful organisations to apply for the officer at an honorarium of £10. Mr. L. E. the Central Downs A. & H. Assn. was held Colin Newport Grants Officer, Sue Harrold, the Community Grant, Event funding and, as always, don’t Laws was re-appointed engineer at £265 at Allora last Wednesday, but owing to the recipients this financial year. on 1300 697 372. Grant and Sport & Recreation Further, to make Council’s leave it to the last minute,” Cr 6 — THE ALLORA ADVERTISER … THURSDAY, 15th FEBRUARY 2018 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER … THURSDAY, 15th FEBRUARY 2018 — 7 ROSENEATH COTTAGE RAY BUNCH MACHINERY WARWICK Self Contained Bed Call to Past Cricketers and Breakfast SPECIALISING IN SALE OF SECOND HAND MACHINERY Local cricket historian Ian ALL LISTINGS WELCOME Mason is putting out a call to AGENT FOR MOST BRANDS OF NEW MACHINERY all former players or volunteers 62 Warwick Street, Allora 4362 with the Back Plains Cricket Rod & Lynn ALMOST 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE AGRICULTURAL Ph (07) 4666 3662 Close - INDUSTRY Association for details on the www.roseneathcottage.com.au Proprietors now defunct group. ‘GOOD OLD FASHIONED SERVICE WITH A SMILE’ Ian is currently planning RAY BUNCH 07 4661 2751 LINDSAY RUHLE writing a book on the history of MOBILE 0427 912751 MOBILE 0427 318784 the association that Allora Golf Notes commenced in 1930, No results for last Friday’s Percy’s Fruit chronicling it’s past so as to be Duckrun but last Saturday the DDGA preserved for the future. Committee Challenge was held at Allora Night Bowls Ian is well known for penning Inglewood Golf Course. Our boys did well with Goombungee a concise history of the Back GC the eventual winners from 21 teams. Congratulations to Notes Plains area two years ago. Goombungee and thank you to Inglewood Golf Club for hosting Tuesday 6th February 2018 - The Hodgson Vale based a great day. Some bowlers are keen. They author plans to leave no stone Last Sunday we played for Club Trophies and the winner with arrive early, not be early for bowls unturned when it comes to 45 stableford points was Aaron Simpson, well done Simmo, but to support the Allora Sports Club. Thank you to Kev Harrison revealing the Cricket keep this form up for next Sunday and you will be hard to beat. for looking after the bar this week. Association’s history and Runner up on 43 pts was Rougan Geraghty, Rundown winners There were some close final scores this week. Results:- many achievements. were Barry Brown Jnr 41 pts, Travis Burns 37 pts and Rob Hoey Roonicks 14 v Frog & Swallow 7; Railway Hotel 18 v Maydan 12; “I’m looking for any information 36 pts. Pins on the 7th and Eagles Nest went to Len Hoey, must 3 Dos’ & 1 Don’t 10 v Doesn’t Matter 9; Zoolanders 19 v Tramps at all about the Back Plans have been something in the air because on the 16th was another Like Us 8; Bowling Stones 18 v Team Engel 11; Lawn Grubs 12 Association” says Ian, “I know Eagles Nest, Aaron Simpson, 8th Rougan Geraghty, 17th Rod v Three Stoogers 11; The Old Boys 16 v What Even 8. Love the there are so many people who were involved in the Simpson. Approach for the 2nd Rod Simpson, 11th Rougan way the bowlers urge their bowls to roll into the right position, Back Plains Cricket Association representative team that played at Country Week at Nundah, date organisation’s over 80 year Geraghty, 6th and 15th ‘Bazza’ Brown Jnr. Congratulations to “Come on, come on, come on”, “Turn, turn, TURN” or cuss and unknown. Back: Bill Easton, Toby Parker, Mick Comerford, Ron May, Bill Maguire, Kev Fogarty existence.” the winners and all players. gesture wildly. Front: Jim Pauli, Martin Dalton, Doug Hoey, Jeff Graham, Mick Rauchle, Les Mason. (Image contributed) Ian is appealing to the public Today was the final of the 2017 Matchplay competition with The teams who get the winner’s & runner’s up prize is all a who could have provided Garth Simpson winning 2up over John Millard. Congratulations matter of luck. The winners and loosers are selected from the considerable assistance to Garth well done to all competing players over a long and hard rink numbers drawn. It is a fair way to ensure all teams have a regarding Back Plains cricket fought competition. chance to win the prizes donated by the Allora Sports Club each history. Thank you to our sponsors and our workers for keeping the week. This week Lawn Grubs and Team Engel took home the I can recall a chat with Keith course looking fantastic. prizes. about the Allora National Don’t forget our 18 hole competition teeing from 10am on Members support the Sports Club by buying raffle tickets. Thank Fitness Cricket Club that won Tuesday, all welcome to attend then Friday teeing from 2pm will you to the Railway Hotel, Allora Butchery and Whites Garage the Back Plains District be the Percy’s Fruit sponsored Duckrun, all players welcome to who provide weekly prizes along with the Sports Club who Competition three years in a attend and finishing Sunday teeing at 11.30 will be the Allora donate 2x6packs and donate a Percy’s Fruit tray each week. row. Pharmacy February Monthly Medal, so no matter where you are Teams take turns in donating a prize each week. Paul Parker “We were given blue caps in don’t forget your sandbuckets and great golfing to you all. Painting has taken over the donation of blocks of chocolate for the style of the Australian the weekly toucher’s competition. Thank you to all sponsors. baggy green with yellow This week’s chocolate winners were Dan Hughes, Lynn stencilled lettering on them.” Patterson, Bryce Turner, John Cochrane, Andrew Petersen & recalled Keith at the time. Beetle. “The other teams in the Congratulations to Bev O’Halloran who cut the cards and turned competition in those years up a ‘Jack”. She took home $60.00. were Victoria Hill, Leyburn, Thank you to all the volunteers who assist in some way each Back Plains, Nobby, and week. We have great comradeship within our bowling fraternity Spring Creek, but previously and we all have an enjoyable night each week. also included Goomburra, SCIENCE TRIVIA QUIZ Lyn Wright, Scribe Clifton, and Cambooya.” At this stage of his research 1. What is an egg tooth? Is it: a) a tooth or horn Ian Mason has found that that many animals use to hatch from eggs, b) a Back Plains Cricket Association representative team that played at Country Week in Brisbane, date & clubs from Back Plains, specialised bone that helps some snakes to swallow players unknown. Can you assist with details? Call Ian on 0400 692 799. (Image contributed) Clifton, Felton, Victoria Hill, eggs whole, or c) a term for when an adult tooth Nobby, Kings Creek, for meeting minutes, names & Greenmount, Leyburn, Allora starts emerging before the baby tooth falls out? photos of former competing National Fitness, Allora teams, photos of trophies won 2. What body system do neuroscientists study? Diggers, Karara, Ascot, by competing clubs and Ellinthorp, 3. Has Australia ever launched a satellite into space? individual players, photos or Millbrook, Allora Wanders, lists of Back Plains rep- Goomburra, Spring Creek, 4. What do you measure with Moh’s scale? resentative teams, photos of Cambooya and Leyburn have cricket ovals and games being 5. True or false? Australian 50 cent coins contain at various stages been part of played, photos of club caps the association. . copper. and stories about games and If you can assist in revealing players. the history of Back Plains Answers in Classifieds pages Legendary Allora cricket cricket, contact Ian on 0400 Originally published in Science by Email. For more CSIRO Double identity the late Keith Masters 692 799 or email Helix science visit doublehelix.csiro.au or call 02 6276 6643. whose name is bestowed on [email protected]. the Allora Cricket Oval is one Glyn Rees 8 — THE ALLORA ADVERTISER … THURSDAY, 15th FEBRUARY 2018 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER … THURSDAY, 15th FEBRUARY 2018 — 9 Phone 07 4666 3128 Phone 07 4666 3128 ADVERTISER CLASSIFIEDS Email [email protected] ADVERTISER CLASSIFIEDS Email [email protected]
• POSITIONS VACANT • • PUBLIC NOTICES • • ANNOUNCEMENTS • • SOLUTIONS • NOTICE OF MEETING: THE ANNUAL GENERAL THIS WEEK’S MEETING OF THE RSL ALLORA SUB BRANCH will be Thank You… Mary Smart and family, Dave, Tony, Helen and Margie, would like SUDOKU held on Sunday 25th February, 2018. Membership Lifestyle / Activity Offi cer to express their heartfelt thanks to the wonderful people of Allora for SOLUTION fees of $10.00 are now due. their kind thoughts and support during the loss of our beloved Ron. Southern Cross Care (QLD) have an exciting opportunity for an Forever in our hearts. experienced Lifestyle/Activity Offi cer to join the team at Allora The song has ended but the melody lives on. Homestead Residential Care Facility on a Part Time basis (12 hours per week). Required skills: • LOST & FOUND • • Proven track record of working well within a team SDRC makes another $60k available FOUND - 2 KELPIE X FEMALE DOGS. On Goomburra DOUBLE HELIX environment to not-for-profi ts through its 2017/18 Road, close to Goomburra Hall. Phone 0437 988 847 QUIZ ANSWERS
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Community Grant, Event Grant and Sport & Recreation Grant funding ALLORA SPORTS CLUB animals, laying egg many Yes, Australia launched a a launched Australia Yes, . 3 what is tooth egg An a). . T: 07 4666 3588 1 streams. Applications are capped at $10,000 per application per Available for… fi nancial year. Funding is available for projects or activities taking place between 30 April 2018 and 31 July 2018. Round 3 will open on 22 • PARTIES February 2018 and close on 22 March 2018. Contact: • SOCIAL FUNCTIONS Phone 4666 3380 • CHURCH NOTICES • To make Council’s Fast Grant more accessible, Council has relaxed the Grants to Community – Fast Grant Guidelines. Now, the application • CONFERENCES Mobile 0437 342 870 does not need to be for a short-term emergent or immediate need. The Anglican Parish of Allora and Clifton Applications are capped at $1,000 per applicant per fi nancial year. - Service Times Funding is available for projects or activities taking place prior to 30 ALLORA PHARMACY - WATCH REPAIRS - St Davids: Allora June 2018. The Fast Grant is open now and closes on Friday, 15 Batteries, Pins, Seals - Best Prices. Holy Communion: Sundays 10.00am June 2018. Phone 4666 3100 Wednesdays 10.00am For more information about Grants to Community, please Read the All Saints: Clifton Guidelines which are available on Council’s website www.sdrc.qld.gov. au. PHONE 4666 3128 Holy Communion: Sundays 8.00am LOCAL BUSINESSES & TRADERS EMAIL [email protected] Baptisms, Confirmations, Weddings - by arrangement Southern Downs not-for-profi t organisations wishing to submit a grant "Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness" application will need to visit Council’s website, Doing Business, Grants to Community, scroll down to the Applications heading, click on the funding For further information - Phone 4666 3343 • TRADES & SERVICES • • AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES • stream you are applying for which will re-direct you to SmartyGrants to complete an application form. BUILDER Uniting Church Allora If you have any questions or need assistance please contact Council’s M & RM Atherton T/A ALLORA & DISTRICT TYRES Pty. Ltd. 9.00am Sunday Services. Community Grants Offi cer, Sue Harrold, on 1300 697 372. Enquiries phone 4666 3225. All welcome. Atherton Building & Carpentry 47 Herbert Street, Allora ON FARM For any enquiries or bookings for tyres or SERVICE Renovations, Extensions service please contact Anne or Richard on AVAILABLE REQUEST FOR COMMUNITY FEEDBACK “No job too small, we do it all” The Catholic Community of QBCC Lic: 1187627 ABN: 31 948 806 781 Mathew Atherton 0400 463 142 Ph 4666 3455 Mob 0417 594 152 ST. PATRICK’S, ALLORA A Proposal for New Arrangements for Natural 1st SUNDAY at 9.00am, 2nd & 3rd SUNDAYS at 6.00pm, EVERY TUESDAY, 9.30am. Resource Management in Southern Queensland • BUSINESSES • 2nd TUESDAY (at The Homestead), at 9.30am. LAYLED LITURGY, with Communion - 4th & 5th SUNDAYS at 9.00am has been drafted by a joint working group from and also Fridays at 9.30am. Condamine Alliance, QMDC & South West NRM. MOBILE HAIRDRESSER For information on Baptism, Weddings, Funerals and other church Fully Qualified Hairdresser enquiries, phone 4666 3377. This proposal is available for community feedback at St Patrick’s Parish School (Prep - Yr. 6), enquiries 4666 3551. • Pensioner Perm from $60 • Foil from $70 WWW.CONDAMINEALLIANCE.COM.AU/PROPOSAL • Ladies Cuts from $22 - $25 • Mens Cuts $20 Scots Presbyterian Church - Allora Comments on this proposal can be provided by email to CALL CHRISTINA 0404 498 004 12 Jubb Street, Allora [email protected] by Friday 16 March 2018 THIS SUNDAY AT ALLORA - Service/Sunday School at 9.30am. ALLORA INDEPENDENT STEEL TUESDAY - Ladies Bible Study at 10.00am. Barron Street, Hendon, M/S 765, Allora. WEDNESDAY - Bible Study at 7.00pm, at the church. Phone 4666 3502 MENS BREAKFAST - Last Saturday in each month, 7.20am. For all your Steel Requirements. Call in and get a quote on your next job. Enquiries to Pastor Elton Wiltshire 4666 3743. For Pipe, Panels, Posts and Gutter and Barge for A Warm Welcome to ALL. the shed, we have it all in stock.
10 — THE ALLORA ADVERTISER … THURSDAY, 15th FEBRUARY 2018 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER … THURSDAY, 15th FEBRUARY 2018 — 11 PHONE 4666 3128 LOCAL BUSINESSES & TRADERS EMAIL [email protected]
• TRADES & SERVICES • • BUSINESSES • KEYS EARTHMOVING Jess Keys • Bobcat & 7 Tonne Tipper • 4 in 1 Bucket • Automotive repairs to all vehicles • Fully equipped workshop • Air-con & Electrical • Scan tool & EFI diagnostics Experienced • Post Hole Digger • 3½ Tonne Excavator • Approved inspection station - Mobile AIS Owner • House Foundations • All Earthworks - HVRAS approved • Vehicle modifi cations Operator • Clean Ups • Driveways • Trench Digger 0421 239 222 4 King St., Clifton - P: 4697 3276 F: 4697 3331 LANDSCAPE TD's Garden Services SUPPLIES Good old fashioned country service P: 07 4666 3989 Call Trevor 0417 730 791 M: 0448 759 546 New location: or Deirdre 0417 909 890 M: 0417 077 160 179 Allora Clifton Rd [email protected] www.dalrymple.net.au ABN 58 122 964 943 [email protected] Allora Q 4362 Gleeson Waste Water Services PTY. QBCC 1198291 Providing all your waste water needs PLUMBOWE LTD. Domestic & Plumbing and Gas Installations Commercial. • Quarterly servicing of all brands of Treatment Plants • Installation of Aqua Nova Waste Water Treatment Plants ✔ Plumbing, Drainage & Gas Installations Competitive ✔ • Pump out of: Septic Tanks, Grease Traps, Grey Water Pits New Homes, Maintenance & Emergency Work Rates. Servicing: Allora, Clifton, Warwick, Greenmount, Call 0408 061 050 or 0409 343 198 Toowoomba and surrounding areas CALL GREG BOWE 0407 651 831 - Email [email protected] Relaxing Country B&B Dalrymple Lodge B&B Available for OATS SEED Richard & Mary Kyle Weddings. High Locally grown/graded. Tea available by 4666 2073 46 Raff St., Allora Q. 4362 appointment. 0488 240 053 Several varieties available. Bulk or Bulka bags. www.airbnb.com/rooms/7483195 Allora - PHONE 0428 713 562 STEELE RUDD All Plumbing, Gas Fitting & Shipping Drain Cleaning including: ✓ Domestic & Commercial • Advertising Container ✓ Hot Water Systems - Gas, • Catalogues Solar & Electric • Docket Books Hire, Sales ✓ Burst Pipe Emergencies ✓ • Stationery Sewerage, Septics & On-site QBCC & Transport Honest, Professional & Affordable Treatment Plants 1311 612 • Business Cards Contact Jordan on: ✓ Blocked Drains • Colour Flyers & Leaflets ✓ Leaking Taps Bob Malone [email protected] ✓ Roofi ng, Guttering & Rainwater Tanks ✓ Gas Appliance - Installation & Repairs 0428 198 992 0419 376 412 ✓ Caravan Gas Certifi cates Servicing the Southern Downs & Granite Belt Region
The Allora Advertiser now offers Bathing and Clipping All Creatures Great and Small in Phone Angela 0409 613 931 COLOUR ADVERTISING a Mobile Salon at your door email [email protected] 71 Herbert St, Allora in ALL sections. New England House 0415 412 595 Colour advertising is affordable and eye-catching. OPEN: Fri 12pm to 8pm, Sat 8.30am to 2pm, Sun 8.30am to 1.30pm Phone for a quote 4666 3128 or [email protected] Coffee, Cakes, Light Meals, BYO