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Page 2 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 18th March 2020 Wednesday, 18th March 2020 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 3 Community Bus The prescription? Unveiling The Laura Geitz Statuette grant through the RADF to pay for the bronze statuette Service Cancelled Buy Australian made of Laura - which is a replica Effective immediately the the track. The Minister for “If businesses invest in a - and no other will be made. Community Bus Service that Committee members of Agriculture, Drought and product made or supplied by Huge thanks go to operated between Allora the Allora Community Bus Emergency Management, another Australian company, Jill Bockman and John and Warwick and Allora Inc. apologise for any David Littleproud has urged it’ll magnify the economic Rhea as well as Wayne & to via Clifton, inconvenience caused to those businesses and effect. Wendy Rhea of Warwick Nobby and Greenmount their passengers and sup- Australians who will receive I’m asking not only those Sandstone for donating all has been cancelled due to porters but would like to the Federal Government’s receiving the direct payment, the magnifi cent Sandstone Department of Transport thank everyone involved in stimulus to buy Australian but all Australians, to take a blocks. Luke Philipson of regulations. the operation of the service. made products and buy from few extra seconds at the Luke’s Landscaping and The bus was a much Australian businesses. shops to look for the green Excavations played a big needed mode of transport The government has and gold kangaroo and part in organising and laying for the Seniors in our targeted its stimulus pack- support Australian made. the blocks. community. age to support economic In times of crisis On Saturday after the However it’s hoped that confi dence, encourage in- Australians always come offi cial ceremony, the another service may be vestment and protect jobs, together to support one and Spotted at Allora’s new Park before the fl owers are planted… Warwick Thistle Band will commenced further down but those receiving the another and this is simple someone with a great sense of humour! And, it’s good to see that lead the way (Pied Piper there’s still some toilet paper in town! Rustic Food with stimulus have an opportunity way we can all do our bit. style) to the Railway Hotel ALLORA R.S.L. a Restaurant Flair to make it go further by It’s the latest attraction in As he says, “breathing for a barbecue lunch at $20 spending locally, Minister Allora and it will be unveiled some good country air on a per head. OPEN Littleproud said. this Saturday - a tribute to wonderful autumn day.” Isn’t it great to have 8am until 3.00pm, Tuesday - Sunday Allora’s own Laura Geitz. Allora Shire’s fi rst two a good laugh? Looks Cafe Delicious Everyone is welcome Sports Immortals - netballer like Wayne Frizzell Lunches, Snacks & Drinks to be part of this historical Laura Geitz and NRL coach doesn’t want his trophy Restaurant & outside deck Supporting Australian-made occasion at the Allora Sports Wayne Bennett have had the anymore or does he Ideal for a group function, whatever Museum from 11.30am. Park dedicated to them for think he’s in the same league as Laura? the occasion - Birthday, Staff Party, MC will be Shane their sporting achievements. Wake, etc. Fully licensed Webcke who is looking Southern Downs Reg- Phone 4666 3542 or forward to being in Allora. ional Council achieved a Allora RSL Hall, Warwick St. 0407 045 267 to book Whether you or a business receives the coronavirus stimulus, it’s as simple as buying Australian to support ANTHONY PARKER each other through these uncertain times. Look for the This Week’s Specials green and gold logo wherever you shop. 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Warm. 17 31 Page 4 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 18th March 2020 Wednesday, 18th March 2020 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 5 Warwick and Toowoomba Shows Cancelled Agriculture set to benefi t Annual agricultural Toowoomba’s iconic Coronavirus. deal with 2020 contractual shows at Warwick and event was due to be held “Each day, sadly, the matters, sponsorship and Minister for Agriculture, mic confi dence, encourage with an aggregated annual 50 per cent subsidy for Toowoomba have been from Thursday, 26 March news got worse.” refunds. Drought and Emergency investment and protect jobs, turnover of less than $500 apprentices. cancelled in the wake of the until Saturday, 28 March. Show CEO Damon The RASQ Committee Management, David Little- Minister Littleproud said. million. “There’s a tax free cash CONVID-19 Coronavirus Royal Agricultural Phillips said, “We’d hoped will commence work on its proud says agricultural “$1 billion will be directed “There’s accelerated de- boost of up to $25,000 for pandemic. Society of Queensland the Show would be a special 2021 Show program at its businesses will benefi t from to a regional and community preciation deductions to eligible businesses that take Warwick Show and (RASQ) president Shane occasion for our farmers next meeting. the Federal Government’s fund to support industries encourage investment on a worker between 1st Rodeo Society made the Charles said the decision and graziers to celebrate economic stimulus package. including agriculture impact- for the next 15 months. January and 30th June this fi rst move, cancelling the was one of the most painful the recent good rains after Agriculture, fi sheries and ed by coronavirus Businesses with a turnover year. three-day event, which had decisions ever taken by the years of dreadful drought. forestry will get a boost “The instant write of less than $500 million “And there will be been scheduled for the Society. “The cancellation is from a number of support off threshold has been will be able to deduct an another economic shot in coming weekend. “The Show impacts on particularly disappointing measures in the package increased from $30,000 to additional 50 per cent from the arm locally with the In a statement, the tens of thousands of local in that regard. designed to support econo- $150,000 for businesses asset costs in the year they one off payment of $750 to Society said that the citizens as well as retailers, “However, the health were bought. pensioners and those on cancellation came under the exhibitors, presenters, and safety of our patrons, “If you were thinking Newstart. direction of the Australian entertainers and judges from exhibitors and volunteers about whether to invest in “Take advantage of Government in regards interstate and overseas,” Mr is paramount and the fi nal MARCO GLIORI your agricultural business these measures to grow to COVID-19 and mass Phillips said. decision was indeed the here’s added incentive. your business, to increase gatherings of more than 500 “The cancellation also right one to take.” “For small businesses, production and keep people. has signifi cant ramifi cations It is anticipated that by the life blood of the our regional and rural “We appreciate your for our regional economy next Monday, 23 March a community in regional and communities strong.” understanding and patience given visitors will now not timetable will be in place to rural Australia, there’s a SDRC as our team works through be utilising accommodation Councillor the logistics and issues that venues and restaurants and come with cancelling an buying goods in local shops. Candidate Toilets Under Repair event,” the statement said. “The future of the 2020 2020 The Royal Agrocultural Show was foremost in the

Authorised by Marco Gliori, 121 Lyons Road, Road, by Marco Gliori, 121 Lyons Authorised For Marco Gliori, The Hermitage Q 4370. Council. candidate for Southern Downs Regional Society of Queensland, minds of my committee over which stages the Too- the past few weeks and we [email protected] woomba Royal Show, made held our breath waiting for Pride of Place its decision on Monday. some improved news about

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Bar • 1.3kw length 40cm/16” • 3.9kg Page 6 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 18th March 2020 Wednesday, 18th March 2020 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 7 Where To Vote Improvements to Thanks Southern Downs Reg- Massie - to the ional Council local Govern- Deuchar Massie Hall, ment election Polling Booths Freestone Hall will be open on Election Day, 12 Warwick Allora Wonderful Energy effi ciency and the region and having 28 March 2020 from 8am to Back Road, Massie water storage improvements access to facilities that are 6pm (Polling Booth locations are coming to Freestone in top condition provides an may be subject to change - Warwick - Volunteers Memorial Hall, thanks to opportunity for support and check ECQ website). Indoor Recreation & $42,862 secured through to lift some of that burden Last Saturday saw the Aquatic Centre, Allora - Round 15 of the Foundation off our shoulders, even if it’s fi nal distribution of free 29 Palmerin Street bottled drinking water at Senior Citizens Hall, for Rural and Regional just through an event for a Renewal’s Tackling Tough few hours.” the Warwick Showgrounds. 18 Drayton Street Warwick - President of the Southern Volunteers load up a car with Times Together initiative, The majority of projects donated drinking water Warwick East State Downs Community Relief Goomburra - Maranoa MP David funded in this round seek to RAY BUNCH MACHINERY School, Littleproud announced. reduce volunteer fatigue and Group, Sandra Head said Our many supporters Public Hall, WARWICK 45 Fitzroy Street “The Freestone boost the operations of local “This has been an amazing and donors from near and Goomburra Road Memorial Hall is a hub for not-for-profi t organisations community effort, over 600 far have provided the means SPECIALISING IN SALE OF SECOND HAND MACHINERY Warwick - the community and these in drought communities. households have benefi tted for the project to have been ALL LISTINGS WELCOME Maryvale - AGENT FOR MOST BRANDS OF NEW MACHINERY Warwick West State improvements will serve its The Federal Government over the past 13 weeks”. so successful. In particular Maryvale State School, Sandra added that the School, users well into the future,” is backing drought-affected the Warwick Show Society ALMOST 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE AGRICULTURAL 81 Taylor Street Mr Littleproud said. communities by providing project attracted a fantastic who loaned us their Kevin INDUSTRY 17 George Street roll up of volunteers, many “Providing an avenue to more than $8 billion in Thumpkin Pavillion and ‘GOOD OLD FASHIONED SERVICE WITH A SMILE’ Killarney - get involved at the hall is a drought assistance and of whom have come every Graham Bucknell who RAY BUNCH 07 4661 2751 LINDSAY RUHLE priority so that people can concessional loans to single week and given up provided the extended loan Senior Citizens Hall, MOBILE 0427 912751 MOBILE 0427 318784 11 Ailanthus Street get together, support each support those experiencing their Saturdays to make this of a fork lift. other and have a good time. hardship. project work so effi ciently. Through this project, “Drought has taken a Overall, this band of fantastic we have forged new toll on communities across community workers, have connections and built a contributed 2000 hours to great partnership between the project. Their tireless, the Rotary Club of Warwick DAVEY good humour and kind, Sunrise and the Warwick Electrical & Solar welcoming faces have VOTE Pet Registration Lions Club which will stand ensured our recipients felt Last year 573 cats registration of cats, missing us in good stead in the Electrical Installations, Repairs and Quotes ROD KELLY supported and not forgotten. and 386 dogs were cats can be reported to future. Your Professional Local CEC Accredited impounded across the Council’s Lost and Found A vote for Rod Kelly will ensure the Southern Downs is well Elec. Lic. No. 39552 CANCELLATION - Playgroup in the Park that was to have Solar Supplier and Installer positioned for growth by attracting new investment to the region, region. Registrations Register in the absence of a Solar Accr. No. A1278492 are the primary mode of registration number. been held next Tuesday 24th March in Dalrymple Creek Park has with existing businesses continuing to prosper and grow. been cancelled. This is due to the global health situation. identifi cation and return for Residents should provide P: 07 4666 3461 M: 0408 717 624 Vote for over 40 years experience in the all rescued animals. Pets a description, microchip banking and finance indstry specialising 0427 224 280 can be registered at any time details and contact details in agricltre and sall bsiness. [email protected] of the year and registrations for the owner. can be completed over the By reporting lost pets, VOTE - YVE STOCKS onity inded with the corage to AUTHORISED BY ROD KELLY OF 177 phone, in-person or online animals can be reunited with for the ake hard decisions for the benefit of WASHPOOL ROAD, ROSENTHAL HEIGHTS with the Southern Downs their owners as quickly as WARWICK 4370. FOR ROD KELLY CANDIDATE the conity and ratepayers. FOR SOUTHERN DOWNS REGIONAL COUNCIL. Regional Council. While possible. My Priorities for Our Region GROWING TOURISM could partner with. Tourism is in my veins and something I am the SDRC doesn’t require WATER SECURITY HIGHWAY ACCESS passionate about. Tourism is a pillar of our economy, CONTINUE with water conservation measures. THROUGH with every dollar spent by a visitor helping EVERY JOIN the South-East QLD & Northern NSW water grid. business in turn. CONTINUE TO LOBBY the Governments for a A new suite of regional entry signs have been The ongoing commitment to fund this type of infrastructure and fi nalised and I look forward to bringing this project road closures at dams. to fruition. Following extensive consultation we Cunninghams Gap Recycled water for parks & gardens, sporting fi elds are ready to roll out a new “welcome mat” on the are disruptive to our and industrial users has been expanded, and I will national highways, as visitors drive into the Southern economy. Although push to further this. Downs and . acts of nature are INFRASTRUCTURE out of our control, PARTNERSHIPS WITH PRIVATE BUSINESS AND Water & Waste Water. I am proud to say that a lot of a future-facing vision of uninterrupted access to work has been done in this space and I will continue COUNCIL Southern Downs could be possible by lobbying State to lobby for the upgrade of all levels of infrastructure Council isn’t always in a position to afford large and Federal Government for a permanent solution. across our Region. projects. Partnerships are a way to go forward. I propose that one such solution could be in the form of a vehicle tunnel built through the mountain A UNITED REGION WITH HAPPY RESIDENTS WASTE MANAGEMENT and RECYCLING Something not being done well at present. Education range. The tunnel could potentially include a pipeline I am hopeful that the bridges can be mended. We are and a rail link. a diverse people, and I believe that the Granite Belt is one aspect. Ensuring that this applies to EVERY Strategic Plan will pull us together as a community. business and household in the region. Banning And fi nally, to have the guts to make the right excessive packaging. Waste to Power is a project we decisions for the people I represent. yvestocks.com.au | [email protected] | @YveStocksForSDRC | Phone 0417 620 648 | Campaign Offi ce 107 Palmerin St Warwick Authorised by Yve Stocks of 53 Canning Street, Warwick Qld 4370, for Yve Stocks Candidate for Southern Downs Regional Council Page 8 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 18th March 2020 Wednesday, 18th March 2020 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 9 2ND HAND PRINTER FOR SALE Allora CWA News Allora too tidy for Clean Up Australia FUJI XEROX Color 550 Printer The Allora CWA branch meets every Monday Although Allora has the notion that the day might with Integrated Fiery annual competitions are morning, 6am in front of label of Tidy Town, one might better be held in winter when being held on Friday 24th the CWA rooms, Warwick wonder if standards have grass is more sparse. Rotary April. The schedule for the St. Come and join for a fun, slipped. On the contrary, is considering an alternative four competition categories In very friendly walk around our the Clean Up Australia Day, model for next year. are Cookery - Crochet beautiful town. Everyone is held in partnership between The 10 cent refund good & Knitting - Floral Art - welcome. the Rotary Club of Allora and program implemented by the condition Photography. Entries need Our Friendship Craft Allora P-10 State School state government appears to be at the rooms by Friday Mornings are held 9.30am has proven that Allora is still to be making signifi cant morning. Judging will be every Tuesday morning a very tidy town and rubbish, impact. Plastic bottles were Terms available. Interested parties carried out that evening from (except meeting days). at least in the town area, is very ‘thin on the ground’, as please call 0448 601 988 for further details. 5pm followed by viewing Whether you sew, knit, diffi cult to fi nd. were aluminum cans. This is and light refreshments from crochet or quilt or would just Students spent about an a very positive note among 6.30pm. Other categories like some company, come hour recently, with gloves the challenges of the past for competitions are along we’d love to meet you. and bags, scouting the year in our area. Handcraft - Dressmaking Stay for as long or little as town for rubbish. Despite Rotary’s ‘high vis’ vests - Patch workers - Public you like. Cuppa and a chat the humid weather, they proved effective for activity Speaking - Short Story included. ote embraced the activity with close to roads. These Writing & International. Allora CWA Evening gusto but largely returned vests were purchased for These competitions are Meetings are proving to clean-up activities such SHERYL open to CWA members and be very successful. They with little to show. The the general public. Everyone are held on the second highway, where it was as this, but are available is encouraged to enter or Wednesday of the month thought much of the rubbish to any local group for loan WINDLE come along and view the starting 6.30pm. This month may be found, was diffi cult for activities where safety FOR COUNCILLOR entries. The competitions we had 13 lovely ladies join to traverse due to waist high through visibility is required. are held by the CWA to raise us for a soap making class grass. Spying rubbish was We encourage community A vote to re-elect Sheryl Windle is a vote for a committed Councillor. funds for QCWA projects. followed by simple mending almost impossible and the groups to take advantage of I know how challenging the role of a Councillor can be. I am prepared possibility of encountering a these 30 vests. for those challenges and will face them as a dedicated, full time If you are interested lessons on clothing that snake was a concern, so a Students who teachers Rotary Club of Allora high vis vests keep students safe Councillor. My priorities are to continue with the long term water security in participating in the the ladies had brought in. on the back road. plans, continue to plan and achieve outcomes for Urban Development competitions please contact Everyone is welcome to complete clean-up along the have nominated as winners Frameworks for our smaller towns and villages, and, to uphold debt President Carolyn Anderson come along. verges was abandoned. in the ‘most rubbish’ competi- management and improved financial planning. I ask you to vote for a - 0427 648 384 or Secretary For more information The ‘problem’ of too tion will be presented with team of like-minded people who have the PASSION for the work, the Barb McGovern - 0412 849 contact President Carolyn much grass is, of course, Clean Up Australia caps at a Stanthorpe Eco Expo HEART to see projects to fruition and the DESIRE to be a pivotal part of 983. Anderson - 0427 648 384 or welcome and prompts the future school assembly. Can we contribute to alternative energy. the team to establish a culture of productivity and success. Information can also Secretary Barb McGovern sustaining our environment Keynote speaker will be IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOTE Contact details: be obtained from calling - 0412 849 983. email: Local Govt Elections ‘Early Voting’ in a practical, affordable and Jerry Coleby-Williams from into our rooms on Tuesday FOR ME, YOU WILL FIND MY PH 0417 611 934 [email protected] Pre-poll or early voting Voting at the election is easy way? ABC Gardening Australia NAME AT THE END OF THE mornings or check out the You can also check out can be made between now Find out how at speaking on sustainable BALLOT PAPER. E: [email protected] by attendance at your local website www.qcwa.org.au/ our Facebook or Instagram and Friday 27th March. polling booth however you Stanthorpe’s Eco Expo. food production. Authorised by: what-we-do/state-activities/ page: Allora CWA for news Any day Monday to can cast your vote by pre- Learn about sustainable Plenty of exhibitors and Sheryl Windle of 204 Pratten Street, Warwick, Candidate for Southern Downs Regional Council. The Walking Group and upcoming events. Friday you can cast your poll or early voting before living, farming and interesting speakers at early vote this week between the election date of 28th gardening organic food, the Eco Expo, Whistlestop 9am and 5pm and next March. creating healthy soil, Heritage and Community week from 9am until 6pm at Voting in Local supporting clean air and Gardens Stanthorpe this We love what we do the , 72 Government Elections is water, recycling, reusing Saturday 21st March from Palmerin Street. compulsory. and reducing waste and 9.00am until 4.30pm. 4 Bedroom Brick Home - Pony Shelter and Paddocks (2.58 Ha) 4 1 2 Vote for 5/16 Haig Road ALLORA Overlooking Allora and surrounding farming country, this It has been a elevated 4 bedroom family home has 2.58 Ha (6.37 Acres) of land Marika McNichol as Councillor great honour to represent you for a pony with a shelter and a chicken pen in the back paddock. and work with you during the The home has new foor coerin and fresh aint throuhout OPEN and is ready for a new family to add their touch. The kitchen I am standing MY POLICY PRIORITIES last 4 years and I will continue to dining has lots of room for a large family and the lounge adjoins HOUSE as a canditate to • More secure water supply work with you and the community the sunroom oerlooin llora townshi There is an offce or THIS SATURDAY re-contest the • A strong voice for the region to ensure the Southern Downs 5th bedroom off from the lounge that would suit a home & SUNDAY upcoming council • Keep rate rises as low as possible and the Granite Belt are great based business. The double lock up garage has room 9.45am – 10.45am elections to continue • Grow our economy places to live, work, for a workshop. The property gently slopes up from to be part of the • Improve and maintain local and raise a family. the road and has three fenced paddocks suitable exceptional progress infrastructure for stock. that has been • Upgrade roads – Eugene Hollis-Neath accomplished by especially in the villages 0474 777 022 the SDRC in the • Streamline council services $420,000 last 4 years. • Help people with their concerns Let’s do this together Landmark Harcourts Cooke Go to my web site and check it out: 67 King Street, Clifton T 4612 3779 www.cooke.landmarkharcourts.com.au www.marikaforcouncil.com.au For a brighter future

AUTHORISED BY: MARIKA McNICHOL OF 497 TEXAS RD, STANTHORPE QLD 4380 • FOR MARIKA McNICHOL CANDIDATE FOR SOUTHERN DOWNS REGIONAL COUNCIL Page 10 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 18th March 2020 Wednesday, 18th March 2020 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 11 BOER WAR SERVICEMEN Looking Back… PRIVATES CHARLES RUPERT STEWART, REG. NO.47 Allora’s Past 25 years ago March 1995 AND WALLACE HIGHTON STEWART, REG. NO.78 Player of the Season Brothers, Charles Rupert in which ‘Stewart’s’ horse care to go to war”. After the Victoria Hill cricket captain Rodney and Wallace Highton was badly wounded by shell reception, the soldiers were Bell won the trophy donated by Stewart were the sons of fi re was recorded in a letter escorted back to the station Keith Masters as the Back Plains James Stewart, the pound home by a fellow trooper. where they entrained to Cricket Association player of the keeper at Allora. James and A copy of the letter was Warwick to attend a military season. Rodney also took home his wife Margaret Emery included in Len Harvey’s ball at the Warwick Town four individual trophies: all-rounder were early pioneers, arriving book “Letters from the Veldt”. Hall. of the year, leading batting in Allora in 1859. The letter dated April, 1900 Charles Stewart returned aggregate, highest score and most The brothers would have related how the contingent to with the centuries. Jason Sparksman also been original members of was heavily engaged in the other members of the 1st of the Victoria Hill club took out the the Allora Rifl e Corps and action where two men were Contingent at the end of batting average. Nobby player the mounted infantry. Their killed, two wounded and fi ve their twelve month term of Kevin Bianchi won the trophy for father, James, had donated taken prisoner. service in January 1901. He bowling aggregate, Kev Harrison the land for the formation of Wallace contracted was discharged when the for bowling average and Ashley Private Charles Rupert Stewart, the Allora rifl e range. enteric (typhoid) fever. unit was disbanded a week Gillam for best bowling Reg. No. 47 Charles and Wallace He was invalided back later. performance. Shane Rhode took The Gibson family at “Gum Tree Flat” at Pratten. gave their names on the to Brisbane. He was Charles qualifi ed for the George and his wife Mary in the most catches with 12 (plus 3 Allora’s Past 125 years ago March comfortably as possible until nearing fi rst day of enrolment of discharged from service Queen’s South Africa Medal May 1901. Charles was one stumpings). 1895 Glengallan Creek. Here it was found volunteers to serve in South on 21st September with 10 with the relief of Kimberley, of three from the company that the water had risen very high and who were in charge of the Allora’s Past 100 years ago March Gold Find! the bridge approaches could not Africa. They were of similar week’s pay at two-thirds the Paardeber, Driefontein, It is reported in Allora that the Gibson horses in the horse train. 1920 possibly be discerned in the darkness. height and build, Charles contingent rate. Johannesburg and Diamond brothers, who have for some time been Charles became a Jack Richards, the driver, who very was twenty-nine years and The Allora Guardian Hill clasps These were Football Club working a claim at Darkey Flat, have licensed carrier after the rarely allows any difficulty on the road Wallace was aged twenty. reported that a large crowd the places throughout the been successful in unearthing a nugget They became part of the gathered at the Allora Transvaal where the 1st Boer War. Reformed to interfere with his regularity in arriving At the annual meeting of the Allora of gold weighing 4lbs. We have made 264 strong 1st Contingent . railway to welcome home Contingent saw action Wallace continued to with the mails, was at this point fairly “Boomerangs” Football Club it was some enquiries into the matter, but Most were from Queensland three invalided soldiers against the Boers. Wallace’s suffer from typhoid fever mastered, and sooner than run the resolved that the activities of the club those in the “know”, for reasons of their including 11 from the Allora- from the district. They were medal only had the clasps of for many years. He had chance of not striking the bridge in be resumed during the forthcoming own, appear to be very reticent and Clifton district. met at the railway station Kimberley and Driefontein been awarded a ‘pension’ attempting to cross, and thus season. The election of office bearers disinclined to give away any information. The men were sent to and accompanied to the attached. of 25 pounds in monthly endangering the safety of the coach, resulted as follows: Patron, E. H. Kates; We are, therefore, unable to give full Fort Lytton (Brisbane) and Protestant Hall by the The returning soldiers instalments. After an appeal passengers and mails, he chose to wait President, N. C. Thompson; Vice- particulars, but it is very certain that a within a couple of weeks, Victoria Institute band, a were honoured at a social by the local Australian until daylight. The passengers were Presidents, 12 elected; Captain, W. S. find of unusual magnitude has been the 1st Contingent left strong detachment of Allora and presentation in the Light Horse Squadron in thus compelled to spend the night in Neale; Vice-Captain, G. T. McMillan. made. Pinkenba wharf, Brisbane mounted infantry, school Protestant Hall in March 1905, Wallace received a the coach, and to make themselves as The annual subscription was set at 2/6. bound for Albany W.A. via children carrying banners 1901. Each man received cheque of $50.00 from the Allora’s Past 150 years ago March comfortable as best they could. On the It was also resolved that the club Sydney aboard the transport and residents. At the a gold medal with an Toowoomba Patriotic Fund. 1870 following morning it was apparent that purchase suitable playing colours, and ship “Cornwall”. When they reception, Wallace thanked inscription. Wallace became a no vehicle could cross in safety, so the matter of selecting the guernseys Mail Coach Delayed arrived in Cape Town, South the people of Allora for the Charles rejoined the local licensed victualler in Richards saddled the horses and and stockings was left in the hands of a The passengers from Allora on Africa, the men and horses welcome given to himself Q.M.I. Company. Several Toowoomba. Over time he brought the mails into Warwick. The sub-committee. From the enthusiasm Wednesday evening last had to put up were loaded on a train to be and his comrades. He was members of the unit were was licensee at the Union, passengers also came in on horseback and interest evinced at the meeting with a novel mode of spending the taken to the Orange Free reported as saying, “When chosen as a detachment to Freemasons, Empire and though the water was nearly up to the everything pointed to a successful night. The coach left Allora as usual at State. The 1st Contingent the 1st Contingent left, a lot proceed to Melbourne with the Globe hotels. horses’ backs. year’s work. 7 p.m., and got over the rough roads as was involved in many of people from Allora said we other Queensland troops to Wallace Steward died Colin Newport operations on the veldts of were only going for a picnic, take part in the opening of in Toowoomba on the 23rd South Africa. but if what we went through the fi rst Federal Parliament October 1934 at age fi fty- An account of an incident was a picnic, I would not and the Royal visit by Prince fi ve years. 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WARWICK Page 12 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 18th March 2020 Wednesday, 18th March 2020 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 13 ✆ The Allora Community Directory ORGANISATIONS CREATIVE CORNER Allora Community Circle - Meets on the 4th Thursday of the St. Patrick’s Parish Pastoral Council - McKillop House (old month, 6.00pm at the Senior Citizens Hall, Drayton Street Allora. convent) Warwick St., Allora. Contact 4666 3377 and leave a Enquiries, contact Julie 0407 954 615. message. Allora Community Kindergarten - 7 Gordon Street, Allora. Children St. Vincent de Paul Society - Meets 3rd Thursday of the month, at SUDOKU attend 5 days per fortnight - Qld School Terms. Phone 4666 3420. Mary McKillop House, St. Patrick’s School, at 9.30am. Contact 4666 BAD JOKE OF THE Allora & District Historical Society - Meets 3rd Wednesday of 2001. every month, 7.00pm, at Old Shire Hall, 53 Warwick St., Allora. Victoria Hill QCWA - Meets 1st Tuesday of month 1.30pm at WEEK Drayton St Museum open by appointment. Contact Lyn Wright 0408 Victoria Hill Hall. Contact Shirley Erhardt 4666 3470 753 085 or Colin Newport 0408 740 622. Warwick Veteran & Vintage Vehicle Club Inc. - Meets 1st As the storm raged, the wind howled and the Allora Garden Club - Meets 1st Tuesday of the month at 1.00pm, Wednesday of the month from 7.30pm. Contact Graham McMillan waves grew bigger, the skipper realised his at 1 Drayton Street and travels to different locations. Contact Jane 4666 3554 to confirm venue. Jacoby 4666 3868 or Sandra Sparksman 0409 542 692. ship was sinking fast. Allora Landcare Group - Meets on the 3rd Thursday of every ART & CRAFT GROUPS second month, starting in February, at the Commercial Hotel, Allora Arts & Crafts - Meets every Tuesday, 9.00am - 12.00pm, at “We’re in trouble! Does anybody here know 7.30pm. Contact Peter Thomas 4666 6210 or 0419 724 025. St. David's Hall, 1 Church St., Allora. Contact Barb Corby 0499 612 to pray?” he shouted above the storm. Allora Men's Shed Inc. - Open weekly Thurs. and Sat. at 16 Jubb 106 or Jan Hemphill 0499 559 894. Street, Allora, 8.30am to 12.30pm. All welcome. President Bob Allora Photography Group - Meets 2nd Wednesday night of every One man stepped forward. “Aye captain, I Burge 0427 964 156, Secretary James Willis. Email month, 7.00pm, Allora State School Library, Raff St. All welcome. [email protected]. know how to pray” he said. Contacts - Pres. Joan Wylde 0411 772 339, Sec. Glenda Guy 0435 Allora QCWA - Meets 3rd Tuesday of month, 10.00am. Once Upon 953 791, email [email protected]. a Song held 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month 9.30am to 10.30am “Good man,” the captain replied, “you pray except during school holidays. Contact Alison Payne 4666 1542 or SPORTING / HEALTH ACTIVITIES while the rest of us put on lifejackets… we’re Barb McGovern 0412 849 983. Allora Amateur Swimming Club - Meets Friday afternoons at 5pm one short!” Allora R.S.L. Sub Branch - Meets at R.S.L. Hall. Contact Kath at the Allora swimming pool. Contact Emily Henry 0439 667 564. Turner 4666 2050. Allora & District Campdraft Association - Contact Secretary Allora Rotary Club - Meets every 2nd Monday at Railway Hotel, Angela Hart on 0418 708 366. Solution in classifieds section from 6.30pm. Contact Ann Balmain 4666 2450. Allora Sports Club - Meets 2nd Sunday of the Month at 9.30am in Allora Scope Club - Meets 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month at the Club House, Warwick Street. Contact John Ellwood 0427 425 Events Calendar 2.00pm. Contact Daphne Whatley 4666 3691 for details on venue. 256. Allora Senior Citizens - Meets Monday, 1.00pm - 3.30pm for cards Allora Regional Sports Museum - Regular hours each Sunday, and games. Contact Kathy Shannon 0427 973 286 or Joan Barnett 2020 12.30pm - 4.00pm or other times open by appointment. Contact 0475 565 740. March - Perry Cronin 0407 034 320 or Glyn Rees 0400 811 093. Allora Show Society - Meets 2nd Sunday of the month at 2.00pm Tue 24 Allora CWA Friendship & Craft Group Allora Tennis Club - Family Fun Nights, first Friday of month from at Show Society Ring Office, Allora Show Grounds. Contact Mark Allora CWA, 9.30am 5.30pm, phone 4666 2260. Ladies Tennis Tuesday AM and PM. Pillar - 0447 161 090 or Camping - 0427 100 210. Fri 27 Allora & District Annual Campdraft Court available for night tennis. Contact 0439 702 051. Doctor Who Club of Australia - Allora Local Group - Meetings are - Sun 29 Allora Showgrounds on a temporary hiatus but will resume soon. Keep an eye on the Line Dance Classes - Tuesday 6.45pm - 8.30pm, at Allora Sports Tue 31 Allora CWA Friendship & Craft Group SCIENCE TRIVIA QUIZ Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/dwca.allora for updates Centre, Darling Street, Allora. Contact Jenny 4661 2448. Allora CWA, 9.30am 1. Which of the following birds is lightest? Is it a) the or contact organiser Fraser Clark 0401 432 587. Southern Downs Rifle Club - Long Range Full Bore rifle ostrich, b) the northern cassowary, c) the emu or d) the May - Goomburra Hall Committee - Meets monthly, 6.30pm at Goomburra competitions each Sunday, 9.00am - 12noon, at the Risdon Rifle emperor penguin? Wed 6 Peace Walk & Candlelight Vigil Hall. Contact Gina Tranberg [email protected] to Range, Connelly Dam Road, Warwick. Contact Margaret Taylor on Warwick 2. Which metal is always found in an amalgam? confirm dates. 07 4666 1018 or Bob Tyllyer [email protected]. Web site Sat 23 ASH Futurity & Campdraft Headstart Australia Child Care Centre - 29 Forde Street Allora, www.southerndownsrifleclub.websyte.com.au 3. True or false? Our Sun is a brown dwarf. & Sun 24 Allora Showgrounds Open Monday-Friday from 6.30am-6.30pm all year around (excluding Squash - at Allora Indoor Sports Centre. Phone John 4666 3100 for 4. A coprolite is a kind of fossil, but what is it a fossil of? Thu 28 Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea public holidays), care available for 15 months - school age children, key. 5. Which acid is found in the stomach? Is it a) nitric acid, Railway Hotel Allora free care available for eligible families, (07) 4666 2299. JUSTICES OF THE PEACE & CIVIL SERVANTS ETC. b) sulfuric acid or c) hydrochloric acid? June - Hope Masonic Lodge - Meets 1st Friday each month at 7.30pm, at Sat 13 June Afternoon “Baubles, Bangles & Beads” Gordon St., Allora. Inquiries welcome. Contact Graeme Allen Ellen Allen - Justice of the Peace and Civil Marriage Celebrant. Answers in Classifi eds pages St. Davids, Allora. 4666 3164 Contact Ellen on 0419 701 497. Lynn Stuart - Justice of the Peace (Qual), Funeral Celebrant, Originally published in Science by Email. For more CSIRO Double Helix science Sun 14 Allora Community Auction & Markets Scope Community Op Shop - 46 Warwick St, Allora 4362, open visit doublehelix.csiro.au or call 02 6276 6643. Allora Showgrounds 9.00am - 4.00pm Tuesday & Friday. All donations are welcome and Religious Marriage Celebrant for Civil Weddings. Phone Lynn on September - appreciated. 0431 017 556 Deuchar. Fri 11 Allora/Clifton Anglican Street Stall FOR A SMALL COST… Allora, 8.30am - 12.00 midday THE ALLORA ADVERTISER October - accepts notices and announcements relating to - Fri 16 St Patrick’s Fete St Patrick’s School Grounds ★ Birthdays ★ Engagements ★ Anniversaries ★ Births ★ Funerals ★ Thanks etc. You can extend Your Best Wishes to loved ones at the time of TODAY’S QUOTE IS YOUR COMMUNITY GROUP OR ORGANISATION NOT LISTED? important events in their lives. Please email [email protected] with your details or talk with the team at Allora Advertiser office “Minds are like parachutes - they only function on 4666 3089 to confirm your details for next month’s Allora Community Directory listing. Phone (07) 4666 3089 / [email protected] when open.” - Thomas Dewar CHANGE OF CONTACT DETAILS AND INFORMATION ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL GROUPS. Page 14 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 18th March 2020 Wednesday, 18th March 2020 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 15 Phone 07 4697 3603 ADVERTISER CLASSIFIEDS Email [email protected] PHONE 4666 3089 LOCAL BUSINESSES & TRADERS EMAIL [email protected] • ANNOUNCEMENTS • • CHURCH NOTICES • • BUSINESSES • • TRADES & SERVICES • Kay & family of the late DAVID GRAHAM of Bundaberg ST. DAVID’S MONTHLY SENIORS LUNCHEONS - It - husband of Wendy, Father of Ted & Pia, Father-in-law of has been decided that during this time of Mitchell & Erin, Son of Kay, Brother of Leanne & Paul, Uncle Coronavirus, the Seniors Luncheons held on the ALLORA to nieces & nephews - wish to convey our sincere thanks for the KEYS EARTHMOVING 1st Thursday of each month at St. David’s Hall • Bobcat & 7 Tonne Tipper • 4 in 1 Bucket kind expressions of sympathy in our deepest sorrow. Jess Keys will be suspended until further notice. Experienced • Post Hole Digger • 3½ Tonne Excavator Your kindness is much appreciated. Owner • House Foundations • All Earthworks VALE DAVID Uniting Church Allora 44 Herbert Street OPEN: Monday - Friday, 7am-5pm Operator • Clean Ups • Driveways • Trench Digger 9.00am Sunday Services. Ph 4666 3318 Saturday, Sunday & • SERVICES • Enquiries phone 4666 3225. All welcome. Fax 4666 3179 Public Holidays, 7am-12pm 0421 239 222 PROVIDING ALL YOUR WASTE WATER NEEDS Available for… • ELECTRICIANS • ALLORA INDEPENDENT STEEL Barron Street, Hendon, M/S 765, Allora. Quarterly servicing of all brands of treatment Plants • PARTIES Phone 4666 3502 Installation of Aqua Nova Waste Water Treatment Plants • SOCIAL FUNCTIONS For all your Steel Requirements. ELECTRICIANS Call in and get a quote on your next job. PUMP OUT OF: G.J. BELL ELECTRICAL Lic. No. 4508 Septic Tanks, Grease Traps, Grey Water Pits • CONFERENCES For Pipe, Panels, Posts and Gutter and Barge 0409 343 198 Ph 4666 3380 Mob 0437 342 870 ★★★ SMOKE ALARMS ★★★ ★★★ CEILING FANS ★★★ for the shed, we have it all in stock. 24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICE COUNCIL APPROVED LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESS We supply & install Quality Smoke We supply & install Quality Ceiling Alarms with 5 year in-home warranty Fans with 3 year in-home warranty 12 years fencing experience ● L.E.D. 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