Issue No. 3525 The 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, 9th January, 2019 Op Shop Open Under New Banner
Bob Burge, Trevor Shields and Nev Laney from Allora Men’s Shed convert the Blue Care Cottage to enable clothing and other goods to be suitably displayed. The Allora Op Shop, members of the Allora previously operated on Men’s Shed, the Blue Care behalf of Blue Care re- cottage has been renovated opened on Tuesday under to enable volunteers to organise the display of the auspices of the local Scope Club members Jill (kneeling) Heather, Lynn and Helen set up Scope Club. clothing and other items. the banner in preparation for the first day of trading under the new With the support of name.
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Location, charm and production versatility very seldom are delivered in one parcel. Previously • John Dalton architecturally designed five bedroom homestead the home of a successful Santa Gertrudis stud, this property has only changed hands twice • Air-conditioned and combustion heating with two formal lounges since settlement. • Fully ensuited guest-room, fully screened verandahs, magnificent views over the Mount Manning offers the capability of breeding and backgrounding with the added bonus Condamine River of fertile irrigated river flats with undulating grazing country. Four kilometres of permanent • 4 kilometres Condamine River frontage water supplies in the Condamine River, 230 megalitres of water located on seven titles • Undulating grass country - 235 acres of outstanding river creek flat cultivation seal the deal! The property boasts a John Dalton architecturally designed five bedroom • 170 meg commercial bore allocation with 60 meg river allocation homestead, including a guest wing, the gardens of which overlook professionally designed • Cattle yards, heritage barn and workshop post and rail horse facilities. Ideal for cattle, horses or studs. Easily accessible to Toowoomba, • Good quality post and rail paddocks and laneways for horse enthusiasts Brisbane and Stanthorpe! Phone Peter Cooke 0437 719 777 • Centrally located to Toowoomba and Warwick and only two hours to Brisbane Landmark Harcourts Cooke 67 King Street, Clifton T 4612 3779 www.cooke.landmarkharcourts.com.au Page 2 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 9th January, 2019 Wednesday, 9th January, 2019 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 3 Locals Get Excited Over Traffic Change The addition of islands on Forde Street at Allora gave a few local residents some reason to express grief during the Christmas- New Year break. Southern Downs Region- al Council has constructed traffi c calming devices in the form of small islands on either side of the main carriageway, and new, permanent speed signs have been erected indicating that it is a 40kmh zone. Sergeant Damian Grace of Allora Police said this is in an effort to reduce speeding and noise and otherwise positively infl uence traffi c Santa crashes at Berat Forest Springs Roads. Lachlan and Connor investigate. calming through the area directly outside the aged Letters to the Editor It impacts everyday people - mums, dads, brothers, friends, care home. colleagues or even you. “What it means though, There will be more than 56,000 strokes in Australia this year. Dear Editor, is that each end of the But there is hope - and it is called prevention. Around 80 zone has been physically The holiday period has as usual brought an increased level percent of strokes can be prevented, and we can all take narrowed and there may of traffi c to Allora. However despite praise by local police simple steps to reduce our risk. be some potential issue regarding drug and alcohol testing, the need to speed Get your blood pressure checked regularly. Blood pressure with larger vehicles passing continues. This is especially evident on Herbert Street at all is the key risk factor for stroke, but it can be managed. The each other, if entering the times of the day or night. number of strokes would be practically cut in half (48 percent) area at the same time I am not referring to some of the local lads or girls in their hotted if high blood pressure alone was eliminated. and the appropriate care up cars or even the loud motorbikes both local and visitors. 1. Manage your cholesterol – High cholesterol contributes to and caution is not taken,” speed zone will remain and Newly installed traffic islands and signage along Forde Street. The main offenders are 4WD utes of tradies or farmers who blood vessel disease, which can lead to stroke. Sergeant Grace said. is enforceable.” race up and down Herbert Street well in excess of the 50kph 2. Eat a healthy balanced diet – avoid sugary drinks and cut “People driving through Sergeant Grace said limit. Even worse are the delivery vans early in the day, not the salt. the area now need to be any complaint or inquiry only speeding but on their mobile phones. 3. Exercise regularly – Inactivity causes weight gain and aware of these changes to about this change needs to Allora Pharmacy I have witnessed quite a few near misses with people trying to contributes to high blood pressure and high cholesterol. the road design. be referred to the Southern 42 Herbert St. Allora, QLD 4362 PBS Approval No. 34248m cross the road to get to the businesses on the other side. One 4. Quit smoking - Smokers have twice the risk of having a “The posted 40kph Downs Regional Council. OPEN: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5.00pm lady had to make three attempts to get from the printers to the stroke than non-smokers. Ph: (07) 4666 3100 Sat 8.00am - 12 noon butchers, having to turn back due to speeding traffi c. 5. Only drink alcohol in moderation - Drinking large amounts Fax: (07) 4666 3500 Email: [email protected] Maybe a few speeding tickets will get the message across. of alcohol increases your stroke risk through increased blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, obesity and irregular heart beat Geoff (Allora) (atrial fi brillation). Remember this list and take your fi rst steps towards reducing Dear Editor, your stroke risk in 2019. It could save your life. Cut your stroke risk in 2019: A recent study has found one This Week’s Specials Associate Professor Seana Gall in four people will have a stroke in their lifetime. Stroke is a Get the kids off to a great start this year with our Stroke Foundation Clinical Council member Chicken Kievs ...... $4.99 ea disease that attacks the brain – the vital organ responsible EFTPOS Nature’s Way vitamins. 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Mary Little as its candidate for be for workers to fi nd secure Schelbach again decorated Maranoa in the forthcoming work in our region. the tables and room spec- federal election. “We get plenty of lip tacularly and everyone Ms Little lives at service from the LNP, but I’m brought a contribution for Blackbutt on a farm with her 100 per cent committed to a healthy lunch and some husband Phil and her two properly funding our region’s treats (Country Kitchens foster children. schools and healthcare would have been pleased). She has extensive services, and creating more With us for lunch were three experience in small local jobs.” husbands and a daughter business, farming, and Federal Labor Leader, and it was good to be able retail. Bill Shorten, welcomed to show our appreciation for Mrs Little said that she Linda Little to his team. their help through the year. would hit the ground running “Linda is a community A thank you gift was given to using her small business champion, her work serving Max Phelan for his excellent and farming experience to the local community means care of the yard over many Clockwise from left: Carol King, Ros Laksman, Esma, Roger Blinco, Annie Sackley, Sandi Blinco, Barbara be a strong voice for the she understands how years. Lunch was followed & Peter McGovern, Marie McMillan, Mary Schelback, Sharon Hannah, Gloria Mills region. important it is to deliver with a session of Christmas “My years’ experience quality and affordable Before lunch everyone and Olive Shooter with third. Allora Show display and memories which brought on the land and within healthcare and education,” was busy folding raffl e The branch appreciates Division fi nals to organise, out some great stories our community working Mr Shorten said. tickets, and congratulations those who sold tickets and we will have an earlier particularly Kate’s doll pram on the frontline alongside “It’s people like Linda to Jean Quirke who won fi rst all those who bought them start to the year. After the and Sandi’s donkey from locals in our area has best that we need advocating for prize, Glenda with second as well as Alison Payne success of Sophie Masters Linda Little, the ALP candidate for Maranoa. Santa. prepared me to understand good, secure jobs.” and Olive Shooter for the in the State photography the real issues facing our cake and Joan Mutch for the competition we would Southern Downs Regional Council POLICE REPORTS pudding. like to remind non-CWA and other parasites they have plenty of food and MT MARSHALL YOUTH CHARGED AFTER ROBBERIES Thank you to the ladies members that competitions urges responsible pet ownership Residents should also water,” Cr Dobie said. - Allora Police have laid charges against a 17 years old who donated gifts and food in Photography, Art, Knitting Pets can make wonderful when welcoming a new furry consider the type and breed “Summer storms can male from Mt Marshall after investigating incidents at two for the drought parcels and Crochet, Cookery and companions and provide friend into the home. of the pet, where they live make pets very anxious or local premises. which were delivered before Floral Art are open to all and boundless joy, but owning SDRC requires all pet and their daily routines afraid. Last Thursday, the Allora pool canteen and the Tennis Club Christmas. schedules are on the CWA a pet comes with great owners to: before choosing a pet. “If they can, pet owners were broken into. Our next meeting will be website or ask a member. responsibility. • Register dogs with SDRC Southern Downs Mayor should give their pets a little Police allege that a small amount of cash along with lollies on 15th January. With the During the holiday • Microchip pets and proud pet owner Tracy more love and attention and drinks were taken from each of the premises. season, Southern Downs • Provide plenty of clean Dobie said pet owners need during loud events to help As a result of the swift police investigation, the man will face residents may have found water to take precautions over the them remain calm.” charges in the Warwick Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday 29th Traffi c Alert Update themselves the proud • Keep pet food in vermin holiday season to ensure For more information January. Motorists are advised that on Wednesday 9 January owners of a new family proof containers the safety of their pets. on responsibilities of pet 2019 there will be minor delays on the Cunningham member, and SDRC would • Provide clean and secure “If residents are leaving owners and ensuring the DRINK DRIVING OFFENCE - A 20 years old Clifton male Highway. There will be intermittent delays of up to 15 minutes, like to remind residents has been charged with drink-driving after being stopped by between the hours of 6.30am - 3.00pm. enclosures their pets behind for the health and well-being of Allora Police on the Allora-Clifton back road on Sunday. Further works will be carried out under reduced speed limits and a that both fi rst-time and • De-sex their pets holidays, they need to their pets, please visit www. The man failed a breath test, as a result of drinks consumed single lane closure, with one lane open in each direction and are consummate pet owners • Vaccinate and medicate arrange for someone to look sdrc.qld.gov.au or call 1300 the previous evening. expected to be completed by late February 2019. need to know a few things for fl eas, ticks, heartworms after their pets and ensure 697 372. Sergeant Damian Grace said it is a timely reminder that For information on the latest traffi c conditions, please contact the Statewide Traffi c Management Centre on 13 19 40, or visit www.QLDTraffi c.qld.gov.au alcohol can remain in the blood the day after a big night. Your Window Furnishings Creative Blinds Toowoomba is a family owned and operated business that specialises in Specialists indoor and outdoor blinds, awnings, DISCOVER THE ADVANTAGES screens and shutters Allora Grain & OF USING A REGISTERED Your Windowfor yourFurnishings home Specialists or business. 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Sunfl ower blooms in the area are again attracting the attention of passing tourists. This classic 1904 Rambler will reveal an amazing history at the 2018 School Leaders starting another new year at St. Patrick’s School Allora Heritage Weekend Allora. A crop of sunfl owers on pictures of the spectacular Hoey’s property just off the sight. New England Highway north Unfortunately the prob- Mullins Earthmoving FEBRUARY of Allora started attracting lem of visitors climbing Readers may have issue of the Advertiser from a throng of visitors at the through fences and walking noticed a Mark Mullins 21st May 1970 to 19th July So much on offer at the 2018 Allora Show weekend. into the crop has again Brothers 1968 Rugby League Premiership Side advertisement in the 2018. The healthy, early arisen. last issue of The Allora The only other sown crop is on a paddock Apart from the potential Advertiser for 2018. businesses that could adjacent to Hoey Road and damage such activity can The content of the compare with this were: Caskeys Road. cause, there is a danger that advertisement noted that Deacon & Co. - Hubert Throughout the last the tourists could be bitten Mullins Earthmoving has Deacon was one of the week, there has been a by snakes which inhabit been a long term supporter backers of Mick O’Connor constant stream of vehicles the crop and long grass of the Advertiser. when he started the Allora making its way to the surrounding the paddock. The newspaper’s former Advertiser in 1935. Deacon property, with visitors taking owner, Christine Gleeson, & Co. advertised in every has provided us with issue from 1935 to 1988 the following interesting when the business was BAD JOKES OF THE WEEK information: sold. This is 53 years but the An advertisement in the ownership of Deacon & Co. Q. What kind of fl owers grow in outer space? Allora Advertiser of 21st May was spread over more than Miss Allora Showgirl Runnerup Stacey Christensen, Miss Allora L to R: Eric Gelling, Trevor Gleeson, John Bourke, Wayne Abdy, John 1970 announced the sale of one generation. Bob Deacon A. Ipomoea alba, Helianthus annuus, Pentas the earthmoving business Showgirl Brianna Climpson, Miss Junior Showgirl Macey Heslin, Miss Gleeson, Joe Gleeson, Reg Cannon, Pat McGuire, Graham Cronke. took over the business from Teen Lexie Heslin, Miss Junior Showgirl Runner Up Porsha Mathie. Photo courtesy Tim Gleeson lanceolata, and Cosmos of S. C. & L. (Syd and Lyn) his father after the Second Wickham to T. P. & M. A. World War. The business (Moonfl owers, Sunfl owers, Star Clusters, (Tom and Mark) Mullins. was owned by Waveney MARCH Cosmos) T. & M. Mullins fi rst Deacon (Bob’s wife) after advertised in the Allora Bob’s death in 1973, until it Life Membership for Dedicated Volunteer Investiture Ceremony for School Leaders Advertiser of 11th June *** was sold in 1988. 1970). Denny’s Engineering T. & M. Mullins advertised – Don Denny fi rst advertised Someone keeps sending me fl owers with all in every issue up to the issue the heads cut off. I think I’m been stalked. in the Allora Advertiser in of 18th April 1974 when 1958. He advertised until Mark Mullins Earthmoving 1962 when the business took over the business. became D. L. & M. J. Mark Mullins Earth- Denny. The business moving advertised in name changed to Denny’s DAVEY every Christmas issue and Engineering & Welding in Electrical & Solar every other issue up to the 1980 and they advertised last advertisement which regularly until the business Electrical Installations, Repairs and Quotes appeared in the Allora was sold in 2016. Although Advertiser of 19th July 2018. From left: Logan Lucas (Gwynne House Captain); Ethan Oloman Your Professional Local CEC Accredited Denny’s advertised over a This means that T. & longer period of time they Roy Nott celebrates his Allora Amateur Swimming Club Life (Vice Captain and Gwynne House Captain); Chloe O’Halloran Solar Supplier and Installer Elec. Lic. No. 39552 (School Captain); Mr David Littleproud, MLA; Charlize Wolff (School Solar Accr. No. A1278492 M. Mullins and then Mark Membership with family members George, Charlotte, wife Ros and did not advertise in every Madeline at the Allora Swimming Pool on Sunday. Photo courtesy Captain); Madison Rowan (Deacon House Captain); Samantha Mullins Earthmoving had issue. P: 07 4666 3461 M: 0408 717 624 probably advertised in every Glyn Rees Ritchie (Deacon House Captain). Page 8 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 9th January, 2019 Wednesday, 9th January, 2019 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 9 — 2018 YEAR IN REVIEW — — 2018 YEAR IN REVIEW — APRIL JULY Congratulations Matt! Minister Opens Exhibition on Policing and Justice
Matt Denny claimed silver in the Hammer Throw at the Commonweath Games, Gold Coast - Matt Denny with proud parents Mayor Tracie Dobie and Minister Jennifer Howard opening Allora John & Karen. Streetscape project P. L. Travers Park. MAY AUGUST Allora Honours Our Anzacs Locally Bred Suffolk Sheep Destined for Thailand Light Horsemen Ray Kuhn and John Pollard. John’s grandfather Jack was in the 20th Reinforcements of the 11th Australian Light Horse Regiment in WWI. There were 28 indigenous and only 4 non-indigenous servicemen in this L to R - Josh Milton (owner of Milton Park Suffolk Stud), Jaranchai regiment. Photo Jansuwan (Brahman breeder and commercial cattle man from courtesy Wendy Suphanburi), buyer Sittichai Jamikorn (from Cha Choeng Soa), Tum Ardrey. Wiroon (Brahman breeder from Suphanburi in Central Thailand) and Frazer McFarlane. JUNE SEPTEMBER Allora QCWA International Day: Germany Local Legend Remembered
John Gordon, John Sparksman, Flora Sparksman, Kate Gordon. Ted Cowley at Girraween National Park. Page 10 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 9th January, 2019 Wednesday, 9th January, 2019 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 11
— 2018 YEAR IN REVIEW — for the Red Cross. Mrs. McDowell is matter. Looking Back… survived by 3 children, 8 grandchildren Allora’s Past 150 years ago January Allora’s Past 25 years ago January and 8 great-grandchildren. OCTOBER 1869 1994 Allora’s Past 100 years ago January New Allora Golf Club President Allora hears about Credit Union growth 1919 Railway Allora Cricket Rep The railway to Allora is now nearly Allora allrounder, Anthony Mason, has completed and will, we understand, be been selected in the Queensland Allora to the Seaside A meeting of parents attending the ready for the conveyance of goods in a Country Under 14 junior cricket side Allora State School was held in the very short space of time. The rails are following the recent State Shire Hall where a large gathering was laid direct to Allora and a train with championships. Anthony hit a best present. Also present was Mr. Francis passengers has already run from score of 65 not out off 75 balls in the Grayson M.L.A., member for the Toowoomba to Allora. The Minister of championships held at Bundaberg. He district. Mr. Thomas Muir, chairman of Works accompanied by a party of scored 45 off 43 balls against North the school committee, explained that in friends and officials made a tour of Queensland and backed up with best conversation with Mr. Grayson at the inspection of the line on Sunday bowling figures of 2-23 off eight overs recent picnic at the school, he morning last. They enjoyed a very against North Brisbane. He plays junior mentioned that he would like to see the pleasant and safe trip as far as cricket with Wests in Toowoomba and next picnic held at Goomburra. Mr. Dalrymple Creek and the train returned senior cricket with Allora. Grayson in reply, asked why not at the to Toowoomba in the evening. We shall Allora’s Past 75 years ago January seaside, hence the calling of the be happy to see this extension of the Warwick Credit Union chief executive offi cer Lewis von Stieglitz 1944 meeting. Mr. Grayson explained that he line opened at an early date so as to listens as chairman Ross Fraser outlines the WCU arrangement to Incoming Golf Club President Mick Dwan with previous President had been successful in arranging the allow the Allora farmers an opportunity Lindsay May. bring into the fold the Gympie Credit Union. Obituary trip. The guarantee needed by the of sending their wheat to the metropolis Mrs. Jane McDowell, whose death took Railway Department would be £100. and other markets. place at her home on January 2, was The proposed trip is to Sandgate and (In the ultimate insult, the railway line NOVEMBER one of the oldest identities of the Allora back and the feeling of the meeting had by-passed the township of Allora district, being 92½ years of age at the was that the guarantee would be easily by five miles but they named the station Allora State School Speech Night 2018 time of her death, 57 years of which Allora Celebrates Sporting Heroes secured. Votes of thanks were tendered at the end of the line “Allora” not were spent in this district. Mrs. to both Mr. Grayson and Mr. Muir for Hendon). McDowell (nee McCullough) married the interest they had taken in the John McDowell in Glenwherry, Co. Colin Newport Antrim, Ireland. Accompanied by her husband and three small children, she set out for Australia, arriving in Brisbane in December 1886. They settled on a farm at Goomburra where Mrs. McDowell’s cousin John Gilmore was already living. Her husband died at an early age leaving her to manage the farm and seven small children. Here she showed Year 10 Class of 2018 - Back from left – Alex, Caleb, Dominic, her great courage, perseverance, Local sporting heroes Laura Geitz, Matt Denny and Steph Hancock Ryley, Jacob, Ethan, Ashley. Front from left – Madison, Samantha, endurance, and business celebrate their achievements with family members. Chloe, Charlize and Logan. Photo courtesy Leanne Kanowski. abilities, and was so successful that later on, she was able to sell her property to good advantage. DECEMBER She was a stalwart of the Presbyterian Church and a 2018 St. Patrick’s School Leaders Pacific Seeds Farmer of the Year foundation member of the Allora Branch of the Q.C.W. A. During WWI, in which she lost her son John KIA, she worked tirelessly A double-banked steam train nearing Hendon.
NEW DEADLINES Events Calendar 2019 PLEASE NOTE - Deadlines for The Allora Advertiser: January - Sat 26 Allora Heritage Weekend Display Advertising - 1.00pm Monday & Sun 27 Allora Show Grounds Front Row L to R: Aliza Schelbach, Seth Esson, Claudia Barton, Mr Classifieds Advertising - 5.00pm Monday February - The award for FARMER OF THE YEAR went to to Tanya and David Tyronne Maher (Principal), Sarah Brown, Atticus Sullivan, Ashlee Editorial - 5.00pm Monday Fri 8 141st Annual Allora Show Henry. Back Row L to R: Jack Phelan, Georgia Pendergast (moved Peters (right) of Hillside Allora. The Peters are pictured with Advanta/ & Sat 9 Allora Show Grounds school mid 2018), Mackenzie Seng, Darcy Pitstock, Amy Morris, Mia Pacific Seeds managing director Barry Croker and the winner of the The new deadlines will enable us to bring you a full colour, October - McArthur, Lewis May. Photo by Brian Dittman, Naturalite Studio, award for the past two years, Wayne Anderson, who handed the bigger Allora Advertiser each week! Fri 18 St Patrick’s Parish Allora Fete Warwick. trophy to Tanya and David. St. Patrick School grounds Page 12 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 9th January, 2019 Wednesday, 9th January, 2019 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 13 More Australians to benefit from ‘Move It AUS’ funding Sport Australia CEO initiatives that align with the sports and physical activity the physical and mental Allora P-10 State School News Kate Palmer says a new Federal Government’s Sport providers to make that health benefi ts of sport and $28.9 million participation 2030 National Sport Plan. happen,” Palmer said. physical activity have never grants program will build This latest initiative is “We know through Sport been more important than on the strong foundation of part of the Move It AUS Australia’s AusPlay research now,” Palmer said. the “Move It AUS” platform, campaign and a suite of that many Australians have “Sport Australia’s Move It giving sport and physical programs being managed sedentary lifestyles - 3.5 AUS campaign encourages Queensland Term Dates November) selling and support seven services and parent activity providers even more by Sport Australia to raise million Australians aged 15 every Australian to Find - 2019 days a week and web chat support groups. resources to improve the the physical activity levels of years and over participate Your 30, which is 30 minutes • Term 1 Tuesday 29 January Parentline on Tuesday and Thursday Parentline is available health and wellbeing of all all Australians. in sport and physical activity of heart-rate raising activity to Friday 5 April (10 weeks) The Department has • Distributes information on 1300 301 300 or visit the Australians. The Move It AUS less than once a week. every day. (Easter – 19-22 April) extended its support of your and advice for parents website at www.parentline. Applications opened Community Sport Infra- Sport 2030 sets a goal to “By working to bring • Term 2 Tuesday 23 April to town’s Parentline service. It via website, social media, com.au Monday 7 January, for the structure program will reduce inactivity by 15 per sport, government and Friday 28 June (10 weeks) is a universal, confi dential events and online forums Move It AUS – Participation deliver more than $56 cent by 2030. These grants business together across • Term 3 Monday 15 July to ‘virtual’ support service • Offers ongoing counselling Aussie Kids Karate - grants program, which million in grants in 2018- will empower organisations the Move It AUS platform, Friday 20 September (10 for parents and carers of and/or case management Allora State School Hall will be managed by Sport 19 for projects that deliver to come up with innovative we are confi dent we can weeks) children aged up to eight • Refers to other support - 5.30pm on Wednesdays. Australia. better sporting facilities ways to get Australians achieve the change needed • Term 4 Tuesday 8 October years. services, including child First lesson free. Contact The program aims for communities. Some moving.” to make Australia the world’s to Friday 13 December (10 Parentline: and maternal health, family 0438 111 423 or 4639 1734 to build awareness and 223 projects have been One study predicts most active, sporting nation.” weeks) (Year 10 fi nish 29 • Provides telephone coun- counselling, emergency for more details. understanding of the announced already, with a Australia faces $88 billion Applications for Move It importance of physical second stage of projects to of extra health and social AUS - Participation grants activity across all stages be determined in February. costs over the next 10 years will remain open until 18 St. Patricks School News of life, particularly focusing The $22.9 million Move It if people don’t get moving. February, 2019. Guidelines on getting inactive people AUS – Better Ageing grants “With ever-increasing are available at sportaus. moving in their local program is specifi cally aimed demands on our time, gov.au/participationgrants communities. at assisting people aged 65 Grants for the four and over to be active. year program can start “The Move It AUS - from $25,000 for local Participation Grants are the GUESS WHAT WE DO ?? Reporting Student assistance and support. steps towards achieving is. The fi nal profi le will be sport and physical activity next step in our commitment Absences This information has been their learning goals are, they used by teachers, families organisations, through to $1 to get all Australians more ✔ ✔ ✔ Queensland law dictates sourced from education. become more motivated and students to support million grants for National physically active, and we’re Commercial print jobs Forms Invoice Books that you must make sure qld.gov.au/everydaycounts/ towards achieving success. all St Patrick’s learners in Sporting Organisations who excited about new and ✔ Business Cards ✔ Specialty Cards ✔ Rubber Stamps your child is enrolled and parents-community Combining what other becoming life-long learners. can deliver large scale extended partnerships with ✔ ✔ ✔ attending school on all researchers have said We look forward to your Envelopes Flyers Score Cards school days unless there is a Visible Learning — What about the characteristics of feedback. Allora Golf Notes valid reason. In accordance does an effective learner effective learners with our Welcome back for the New Year! …and even print a Newspaper! with this law, along with all look like? ’You Can do It’ habits of DATE CLAIMERS Friday Duck Run – Sponsored by schools, St Patrick’s must At St Patrick’s, we are mind, we have developed • 5 Feb Opening School Percy’s Fruit. Winner: Nick Lake monitor the attendance of striving to make learning what we think are the traits Mass 9.30am (24) Runner Up: J Anderson (23) Run Down: L May (23) M The Allora Advertiser students and follow up with visible to our learners and of any effective learner. The Hagenbach (23). Approach: Aaron Gilmore Pin: Adam 53 Herbert Street - Phone 4666 3089 parents and caregivers on their families. We understand fi ve characteristics and a 2019 Term dates May. any unexplained absences. that when students know brief description of each are • Term 1 Tuesday 29 January Sunday – Monthly Mug – Sponsored by the Railway Hotel. If your child does not want what they are learning, know listed below. to Friday 5 April Winner: Lindsay May (45) A great score! Runner Up: Ken to go to school, contact how they are going in their As a learner at St • Term 2 Tuesday 23 April to Wilson (39) Run Down: Kev Harrison (39) Ray O’Leary SUDOKU the school immediately for learning and know their next Patrick’s, I am: Friday 28 June (37) Troy Hughes (37) Approach Shots: Will Duff (10) T • Organised – ‘I know the • Term 3 Monday 15 July to Hughes (9). Pin Shots: T Hughes (4) Neil Chandler (7) T next steps in my learning Friday 20 September Hughes (13) Barry Brown (Jnr) (16) Are you having a GARAGE SALE? Put an advert in and I use strategies to • Term 4 Tuesday 8 October Upcoming Events: Sunday – Par Game – Sponsored by improve’ to Friday 6 December the Tuesday Club. • Confi dent – ‘I know I can Sports Club Meeting: 9.30am Sunday. The Allora Advertiser learn when I’m challenged’ School Bell Times and make some extra money! • Persistent – “I never give 8.40am Start of School up when challenged in my 10.50am Break start The Allora Advertiser learning” 11.30am Break fi nish Your community advertiser servicing local and surrounding areas for 80 years Ads start from $13 • Cooperative (‘Getting 1.30pm Snack start 53 Herbert Street, Allora Qld 4362 - Phone 07 4666 3089 Along’) – “I collaborate by 1.50pm Snack fi nish - email [email protected] With every advertisement, you’ll receive listening, contributing and 2.50pm Pack up DEADLINES: Display Advertising – Monday 1.00pm, Classifi eds & a GARAGE SALE sign and balloons. being open 2.55pm End of School Editorial – Monday 5.00pm. • Resilient – “If I’m organised, Errors and Omissions Policy: Care & confi rmation is taken in the production of Display & Classifi ed advertising. Every effort is also made to ensure that Call in to our offi ce at confi dent, persistent Uniform Days information published in articles is correct, however, we do not give express or and cooperative, – I will Monday — Formal implied warranty as to its accuracy. We do not accept any liability for errors, 53 Herbert Street, Allora continue to improve my Tuesday — Formal omissions or opinions. The views expressed in articles published are not learning- no matter what!” Wednesday – Sports necessarily the views of the Editor/owner. We are seeking your Thursday – Formal Copyright: All advertising and Editorial material resides at all times with the Allora Advertiser with the exception of where copyright is otherwise held. feedback as to what you Friday – Sports Copyright will not be released to any other party without written permission. Solution in classifieds section Phone 4666 3089 think an ‘Effective Learner’ Page 14 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 9th January, 2019 Wednesday, 9th 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] • PUBLIC NOTICES • • AUCTIONS & CLEARING • • BUSINESSES • • TRADES & SERVICES • ALLORA SHOW SOCIETY CLEARING ALLORA KEYS EARTHMOVING MEETING Jess Keys • Bobcat & 7 Tonne Tipper • 4 in 1 Bucket Experienced • Post Hole Digger • 3½ Tonne Excavator Sunday, 13th January 2019, SALE Owner • House Foundations • All Earthworks 2.00pm at Showgrounds Canteen. Clearing Sale A/C BE & JM Hayward 44 Herbert Street OPEN: Monday - Friday, 7am-5pm Operator • Clean Ups • Driveways • Trench Digger Ph 4666 3318 Saturday, Sunday & Working Bee to prepare for our upcoming Show Saturday 12th January at 9am Fax 4666 3179 Public Holidays, 7am-12pm 0421 239 222 9.00am - 12.00noon - your help would be greatly appreciated! 594 Talgai West Rd, Talgai Via Allora 40 Purebred Charolais cows & calves, McCormick Gleeson Waste Water Services CX105 tractor with forks & bucket, JD 4640 Tractor, Facials BEAUTE SHOPPE Providing all your waste water needs Scarifiers, Cultivators, Quad bikes, Show gear, Hyd Waxing & tinting to you • Quarterly servicing of all brands of Treatment Plants Foot Trimming Table & much much more. 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Specialising in: TUESDAY - Ladies Bible Study at 10.00am • All types of rural fencing • Post and Rail Phone 4666 3502 • Cattle and horse yards/shelters WEDNESDAY - Bible Study at 7.00pm, at the church For more information contact - For all your Steel Requirements. • Residential Call in and get a quote on your next job. CALL ROB MENS BREAKFAST - Last Saturday in each month, 7.20am Felicity Philp (B Ed, Grad Dip Early Years) • Steel and timber For Pipe, Panels, Posts and Gutter and Barge • Property entrances 0428 521 412 Enquiries to Pastor Elton Wiltshire 4666 3743 0407 036 573 or for the shed, we have it all in stock. A Warm Welcome to ALL. [email protected] PTY. QBCC 1198291 PLUMBOWE LTD. Domestic & LANDSCAPE Plumbing and Gas Installations Commercial. Uniting Church Allora ✔ Competitive 9.00am Sunday Services. SUPPLIES Plumbing, Drainage & Gas Installations • SERVICES • ✔ New Homes, Maintenance & Emergency Work Rates. Enquiries phone 4666 3225. All welcome. P: 07 4666 3989 Servicing: Allora, Clifton, Warwick, Greenmount, Available for… M: 0448 759 546 New location: Toowoomba and surrounding areas The Anglican Parish of Allora and Clifton M: 0417 077 160 215 Allora Clifton Rd • PARTIES CALL GREG BOWE 0407 651 831 - Email [email protected] - Service Times [email protected] www.dalrymple.net.au ABN 58 122 964 943 • SOCIAL FUNCTIONS St Davids: Allora Holy Communion: Sundays 10.00am • CONFERENCES • AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES • STEELE RUDD Wednesdays 10.00am hreks All Saints: Clifton Ph 4666 3380 Mob 0437 342 870 24 Hr Towing Holy Communion: Sundays 8.00am ALLORA & DISTRICT TYRES Pty. Ltd. eptic • Accident & Breakdown • Machinery Transport Baptisms, Confirmations, Weddings - by arrangement • SOLUTIONS • 47 Herbert Street, Allora ON FARM ervices "Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness" • Container Transport For any enquiries or bookings for tyres or SERVICE • All Insurance Companies For further information - Phone 4666 3343 THIS WEEK’S Family Owned Business service please contact Anne or Richard on AVAILABLE S • Local & Interstate SUDOKU • 24/7 Emergency Work The Catholic Community of • Pump Out Septic Tanks, • Free Quote SOLUTION • Grey Water Tanks • Holding Tanks Contact Lester & Dale Bob Malone ST. PATRICK’S, ALLORA Did you know that 1st SUNDAY at 9.00am, 2nd & 3rd SUNDAYS at 5.30pm, 0488 962 946 T: 07 4696 3222 EVERY TUESDAY, 9.30am. The Allora 2nd TUESDAY (at The Homestead), at 9.30am. EPA & Council Approved M: 0458 963 222 LAYLED LITURGY, with Communion - 4th & 5th SUNDAYS at Advertiser • Automotive repairs to all vehicles • Fully equipped workshop ‘Towing Is Our Business’ can design and supply 9.00am. • Air-con & Electrical • Scan tool & EFI diagnostics business cards? • Approved inspection station - Mobile AIS For information on Baptism, Weddings, Funerals and other church lifeline.org.au Call us for a quote today! - HVRAS approved • Vehicle modifi cations enquiries, phone 4666 3377. 13 11 14 St Patrick’s Parish School (Prep - Yr. 6), enquiries 4666 3551. Ph 4666 3089 4 King St., Clifton - P: 4697 3276 F: 4697 3331 Page 16 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 9th January, 2019 Southern Downs set to benefi t from more than $150k in community funding The community is • The Fast Grant for Not- endeavours to obtain fund- Previous unsuccessful set to benefi t from more For-Profi t Organisations ing,” Cr Dobie said. grant applicants are than $155,000 in funding Only is capped at $2,000 All the information welcome to make an through Southern Downs per applicant per fi nancial regarding Grants to appointment with Council’s Regional Council’s Grants year. Community, including Community Grants Offi cer to Community program. • The Fast Grant for Guidelines and links to to discuss their previous SDRC supports a number Individuals Only is capped Application Forms, can be application and how it could of community projects via at $1,000 per applicant per found on the Doing Business be improved for future its Grants to Community fi nancial year. Both Fast section of Council’s website: submissions. funding which assists not- Grants are open now and www.sdrc.qld.gov.au. If you have any ques- for-profi t organisations and will close on 14 June 2019. Council strongly re- tions or need assistance individuals who work • The Community Grant – commends applicants please contact Council’s tirelessly to help make the Round Two (2) for Not-For- read the Guidelines before Community Grants Offi cer, Southern Downs a unique Profi t Organisations Only starting an application which Sue Harrold on1300 697 place to work, live and play. is capped at $10,000 per are completed and submitted 372. Southern Downs Re- applicant per fi nancial year. online via SmartyGrants. gional Council Mayor Round Two (2) opened on Tracy Dobie said Council 26 December 2018 and will Contact information for is continually improving close on 23 January 2019. the delivery of the funding Cr Dobie said it is The Allora Advertiser program based on important applicants read community feedback. and understand the Grants “The most notable to Community Guidelines PHONE NUMBER improvement this time is before making an app- Phone (07) 4666 3089 opening the Fast Grant lication. funding to individuals who “The Guidelines are in EMAIL will be participating in state, place to ensure Council national or international provides funding throughout [email protected] competitions,” Cr Dobie the region in an open, fair, said. equitable and transparent OFFICE HOURS Grants to Community manner. I wish all applicants Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm funding programs available: the very best in their
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