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TASMANIA February 2021 Issue The Queensland Probian
SCENIC & BEAUTIFUL
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President’s Report - FEBRUARY 2021
The past is behind, learn from it. ing, I submitted a survey to those leaders to head The future is ahead, prepare for it. attending and then subsequently sent it up some of The present is here, live it. to club secretaries for consideration by these sessions club management committees. The sur- and to ensure Thomas S. Monson vey dealt with on-going social activities that the ses- which had been organised by PAQ in sions achieve 2020 was a year that abruptly and the past; the Ecumenical Services, the their goals. rudely shook us out of our complacen- Probus Bowls Day, the Probus Rotary Probus mem- cy with a life-threatening disease; one Golf Day as well as the hard-copy print- bership in that still exists today, but one for ing of the Queensland Probian. The Queensland is disproportionately low which we now have a plan to deal result of that survey can be summarised by comparison to other states and so, in with and therefore can see a future as follows: very little interest in Ecu- 2021, PAQ will be looking for opportu- beyond its threat. menical Services unless they’re held nities to start new clubs, in conjunction As Probus members, our resolve to locally; little interest or enthusiasm for with established clubs. If your club is continue Probus was also tested. I am the Bowls Day as most Probus club interested in becoming a mentor to a proud to acknowledge that most members are not interested in that new club in your area, PAQ would defi- Probus clubs took on the task of caring event; a similar lack of interest in the nitely like to hear from you. The contin- for their members in a far more personal Rotary Probus Golf Day; and an over uation of the PAQ program of promo- way during the lockdowns and showed whelming (90%) support to keep the tion of Probus is critically important to that the Probus mantra of fun, fellow- Queensland Probian as a digital maga- ensure that club promotional initiatives ship and friendship is indeed strong in zine. Alternative activities for encourag- are also supported. It is significant that our Queensland Probus clubs. This car- ing clubs to meet other clubs were Queensland membership levels fell by ing and bonding that exists between sought with the main suggestion being only 2.6% in 2020 compared to an aver- Probus clubs and their members is the for “regional” clubs to organise a BBQ age of 7% in other states. I believe this very thing that differentiates Probus or lunch or similar event within their is because Queensland clubs are active- from other seniors’ organisations. local geographical area. ly marketing their clubs and promoting Your Probus Association of Queens- In 2021, PAQ will be organising a Probus in their communities. land was also tested during 2020. PAQ number of Club Management Days to On a personal level, I’m looking for- had to move into lockdown on the Fri- tackle some of the “hard” questions ward to a very productive year for PAQ day after its AGM. Fortunately, the man- facing clubs today such as increasing and its clubs. agement committee was able to meet member participation in club activities We need to do some rebuilding of monthly once the initial lockdown and management committees. These membership levels in some clubs; we restrictions were eased at a meeting days are to encourage Club Presidents, need to mentor newly-formed clubs place which met Covid restrictions. In Secretaries, Treasurers, Outings and and their committees; we need to March PAQ began releasing its collec- Activity Officers and other club officers establish some new clubs in areas tion of activity sheets, competitions and to meet to develop solutions for their where Probus has been and is no Covid information for clubs which con- clubs to these and other issues affecting longer, or where the population demo- tinued until December. their clubs. It has been suggested that graphics are right. Above all, we need As the majority of clubs were unable these days be “Powerpoint-free”! PAQ to promote Probus as the best way to to meet, there was no method to dis- has begun planning for these days to have fun, fellowship and friendship in tribute the magazine to members, so happen in various locations and will be retirement. PAQ had to cancel the printing of the sending information out to clubs in late Regards Queensland Probian. This resulted in a February. PAQ will be looking for club Rob N loss of advertising income for PAQ and funds for sustaining PAQ throughout the year. Fortunately, we were able to DISCLAIMER: Australian Newspaper Council and the Media Council draw on financial reserves to carry us of Australia. The QUEENSLAND PROBIAN, PO Box 499, Darling through. The current $1/member/year All expressions of opinion are published on the basis affiliation fee didn’t cover the printing Heights 4350. The Queensland Probian is printed by Probus Association of Queensland Incorporated. that they are not to be regarded as expressing the and distribution costs of one issue of official opinion of the publisher unless expressly Advertisers must be aware of their obligations under stated. the Probian but contributes to the usual the Trade Practices Act in regard to the inclusion of running costs of the association – those false or misleading statements. The publisher accepts no responsibility whatsoever for hidden costs of phones, postage, web the accuracy of any of the opinions or information or Advertisers and/or advertising agencies upon and by advertisements contained in this publication and site fees, travel to meetings, etc. At the lodging with the publisher for publication or authorising readers should rely on their own enquiries in making AGM in March 2020, I indicated a need or approving of the publication of any material decisions concerning their own interests. In particular, to increase the fee to a reasonable INDEMNIFY the publisher and the association, their no responsibility is accepted for the quality of goods amount to allow PAQ to grow and sup- servants and agents against aIl liability claims or or services supplied by advertisers or for the accuracy proceedings whatsoever arising from the publication of materials submitted for reproduction. port its activities. and without limiting the generality of the foregoing This year, 2021, PAQ will be asking indemnify each of them in relation to defamation, To the extent permitted by law, the publishers, their employees, agents and contractors exclude all liability clubs to pay $2/member/year (not even slander of title, breach of copyright, infringement of trademarks or names of publication titles, unfair (including liability and negligence) to any person for ½ of the cost of 1 cup of tea or coffee) competition or trade practices, royalties or violation of any loss, damage, cost or expense incurred or arising to help PAQ bring its reserves back up rights of privacy and WARRANT that the material as a result of material appearing in this publication. to strength and to support a range of complies with all relevant laws and regulations and Every care is taken in the course of preparing the programs PAQ wishes to mount in that nothing therein is capable of being misleading or publication, however neither the publisher nor the 2021. deceptive or otherwise in breach of the Trade association can accept any responsibility for errors or Practices Act 1974 or the rules and regulations of the omissions. At the September Delegates’ meet-
May 2020 The Queensland Probian - www.paqnetwork.com.au 1 The Queensland Volume 33 Number 1 – February 2021 Published quarterly and distributed free to every member of clubs affiliated with the Probus Association PROBIAN of Queensland in February, May, August and October. Print Post Approval Number 437333/00067. EDITOR: Peter Rogers PO Box 949 Trade Travel Tasmania ...... Front Cover NEW FARM QLD 4005 Email: [email protected] Renaissance Retirement Living .....Inside Front Cover Mobile: 0492 806 945 President’s Report ...... 1 Email copy for the magazine to the Edi- Table of Contents & Probian Ad Rates ...... 2 tor's address above. Articles should be in Microsoft Word format. Send photos PAQ Management Committee Contacts ...... 3 as separate jpg files as attachments to emails. To assure receipt, send only one PAQ RLOs Contacts...... 3 photo per email. Number the photos with the same number as captions in Trade Travel ...... 4 - 5 text. Stories generally comprise one or two photos and the length of articles Ipswich City Council Tourism ...... 7 may vary depending on the topic. Village Retirement Group ...... 9
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2 The Queensland Probian - www.paqnetwork.com.au February 2021 PROBUS ASSOCIATION PAQ REGIONAL LIAISON OF QUEENSLAND OFFICERS - 2021 PO Box 1425 Carindale QLD 4152 REGIONAL COORDINATOR 0477 000 645 John Barclay - Mob: 0417 764 544 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.paqnetwork.com.au NORTH QUEENSLAND Townsville & District Barbara Robinson President: Mr Rob Neary Tel: 0419 742 455 Mob: 0477 645 645 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] WIDE BAY Secretary: Ms Carwyn Arnold Pam Carlson Mob: 0477 000 645 Tel: (07) 5482 1859 Mob: 0408 183 623 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Treasurer: Mr Brian Gilmore DARLING DOWNS Mob: 0411 260 054 Rob Neary - Mob: 0409 72 6666 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Editor – Probian: Mr Peter Rogers BRISBANE NORTH Mob: 0492 806 945 Lorelle Pacello - Mob: 0435 094 049 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Minute Secretary: Ms Lorelle Pacello BRISBANE NORTH-WEST Mob: 0435 094 049 Barbara Tobin - Mob: 0402 850 367 Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected]
BRISBANE FAR NORTH WEST ICT – Website Mr Rob Neary Barry Read - Mob: 0409 611 016 Mob: 0409 726 666 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] BRISBANE SOUTH RLO Coordinator: Mr John Barclay Carwyn Arnold - Mob: 0477 000 645 Mob: 0417764544 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] MORETON BAY RPDC Liaison: Mr Merv Richens Mel Fursman - Mob: 0427 108 922 Mob: 0420 373 162 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] GOLD COAST Ms Barbara Tobin Phil Matthews - Mob: 0400 989 983 Mob: 0402 830 367 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] RPDC Merv Richens - Mob: 0420 373 162 Mr Phil Matthews Email: [email protected] Mob: 0400 989 983 Email: [email protected] PROBUS CONTACTS Probus South Pacific Limited PROBUS SOUTH PACIFIC LIMITED PO Box 1294 QUEENSLAND DIRECTOR Parramatta NSW 2124 Ms Judith Maestracci 02 9689 0200 or CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT Mob: 0418 721 066 1300 630 488 INFORMATION CONTACT Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.probussouthpacific.org.au Web: www.probussouthpacific.org.au
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Airport taxes/levies/fuel surcharges are subject to change until fully ticketed. Contact Trade Travel to make a booking Freecall 1800 034 439 E: [email protected] W: www.tradetravel.com.au time, with a maxi- SUNNYBANK mum of more Ipswich – its history, than three thou- its beauty and sand just after the Second World a great place to visit! War, this making it Thirty-seven of my fellow Probus the State's largest members joined me, for a tour of the employer at that Workshop Rail Museum at Ipswich. time. They were Our first stop was on the verandah of an essential the Visitor’s Centre at Queen’s Park adjunct to for Devonshire Tea, then it was on to Queensland's first railway line which Rose Jaman, Barbara Corser and Carmel Wilcox looking the Rail Museum. Here we were given right at home on board the train a detailed description of the history of was constructed the Workshop by one of the volunteer from Ipswich to the Workshops. The rebirth of the site guides. We then went inside the the Darling Downs. The first section of in 2002, as a world-class rail museum, Museum where there were more than this line, from Ipswich to Grandch- made it the oldest continually operat- fifteen larger-than-life exhibits and ester, opened in 1865. The line ing railway workshops in Australia. lots of hand on activities. It’s well set between Ipswich and Brisbane was After lunch, it was on to the Ipswich up with a children’s interactive indoor completed in 1875. The first work- Nature Centre, in Queens Park, which playground, train simulators and a shops were also built in Ipswich on has been in existence for eighty years. model railway. the southern end of the present site. A rotunda built in 1891 is the The North Ipswich Railway Work- Construction materials and the first entrance to the Centre. Here, we shops, established in 1864 was the locomotives used in Queensland were able to view a range of our first railway workshop in Queensland. were imported from Britain and native wildlife among the lush land- The old boiler shop houses the Muse- arrived by ship in Brisbane, and then scaped gardens and exhibits that um. For most of its hundred and thir- were brought to Ipswich by paddle- have been created to represent local ty years, the North Ipswich Railway steamer. The site was the centre of rail bushland and flora communities. This Workshops have employed more than construction, maintenance and tech- Centre is ¬the only free zoo in South fifteen hundred people at any one nology for Queensland’s rail industry. The workshops were initially required East Queensland. We walked down to carry out assembly and mainte- the shady boardwalks past exhibits PAQ Mission Statement nance only. In 1865, the workshops housing Australian animal species like built its first item of rolling stock, an wombats, emus, dingoes, wallabies,
engine truck. Ten wagons were built kookaburras, goats, a peacock and The mission of the Probus Associa- in 1866. The Workshops advanced black swans and further on to rare ani- tion of Queensland shall be to rapidly and, in 1877, built its first loco- mals such as quolls, and a nocturnal advance Probus as a vibrant commu- motive, an A10 class constructed bilby exhibit. There are many wild nity organisation for retired and semi- mainly from existing spare parts. The free-roaming native animals and here retired people by sharing ideas and workshops would eventually build you can see water dragons, ducks, information, coordinating multi-club two hundred and eighteen steam rainbow lorikeets and fruit bats hang- opportunities for friendship, fellow- locomotives, the last being a DD17 ing in the trees, near a vibrant rainfor- ship and social interaction, and assist- class in 1952. In its time, thirteen est bird aviary which was alive with ing PSPL and Rotary with the forma- thousand carriages were produced at colour and sound. tion of new clubs. The Probus Associ- ation of Queensland Inc. (PAQ) is administered by a group of volunteer Probians. PAQ was formed to help, PROBUS CHOIR advise, assist, co-ordinate and initiate The PAQ Choir was established in 2008 to give Probians an opportunity activities between Probians and to socialize with a purpose, and to provide entertainment at Probus meet- Probus clubs throughout Queensland, ings and other functions. All that we required for membership was a love without in any way infringing on their of music and having fun. autonomy. Probus is an association of Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Choir hasn’t been able to meet since retired and semi-retired people who our AGM in February. We have also suffered a big blow with the recent res- join together in Clubs, the basic pur- ignation of our conductor for health reasons, and the loss of our accompa- pose of which is to provide regular nist. opportunities for them to keep their We are now sending an earnest plea to any Probians across Brisbane, who minds active, expand their interests, might have experience or an interest in choral conducting to take up the and to enjoy the fellowship of new reins and get us back on the road again. We have a small library of choral friends. The word PROBUS is an amal- music and a good electric piano. We will also be seeking an accompanist gam of the words “PROfessional” and if we can collar a conductor! “BUSiness”. All PROBUS clubs are If you are willing and able to come to our rescue, please contact our chair- sponsored by Rotary clubs but, on for- person, Lindy Hunter, [email protected] or 0468 300 028, or secre- mation, are autonomous. tary, Brendan Howes, [email protected] or 3366 2608.
6 The Queensland Probian - www.paqnetwork.com.au February 2021 St Mary’s Catholic Church
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Phone: (07) 3810 7448 Email: [email protected] Web: DiscoverIpswich.com.au/groups NAMBOUR We’ve rethought things and are back to the Probus way of doing things These few months of “house arrest” have certainly drawn our attention to just how quickly our taken-for-granted lives can be turned upside down. The forced separation from family and friends and the curtailing of our normal social activities have certainly been frustrating. There appears, however, to be some semblance of nor- malcy starting to return, albeit with restrictions. Like most clubs I suspect the restrictions regarding the use of your normal venue has required a rethink. Nambour Probus Club is no exception. President Sue Power (centre) welcomes new members The Sunshine Coast area is well provided for with excel- Karin Zinda (left) and Bronwyn Miller (right). lent parks and picnic grounds. The park at Wappa Falls Dam has large covered areas that enable the social dis- This resulted in our September meeting being held there tancing provisions to be adhered to. The August meeting also. It is hoped to be able to use this venue until our usual was held there, as a trial, and was well attended. one becomes available again. Two new members, Karin Zinda and Bronwyn Miller, had the distinction of being welcomed at the September meet- ing in this outdoor setting. Our intrepid Tour Director, Roger, managed to arrange a mystery tour in September, which turned out to be lunch and a cruise on the Noosa River. Roger gained a few more grey hairs and lost a few kilos jumping through all the hoops while making all the arrangements. It was well worth it, Roger, and we all thank you for a well organised and very enjoyable day out. Instead of a Guest Speaker at the August meeting, mem- bers were asked to tell stories about what they usually did on a Friday night when they were fifteen years old. This revealed all kinds of shenanigans. Our September Guest Speaker was club member George Walker. George was an engineer by profession and gave an interesting talk about climate - always a con- tentious subject these days. Off we go on a great day on the water. Don McGlusky
TOOWOOMBA CITY We celebrated Probus Day in Style Toowoomba City members cele- brated Probus Day in style. President Bob Beaumont arranged, with the local Council, for the Probus flag to fly from the city hall and for the “Probus” Toowoomba City Probus Club celebrating Probus Day with the Probus flag. lights to be lit on Victoria Bridge. Our Social Convener, Sue set up a entertained by Peter Sellars in “The members. This is reassuring for the beautiful “Covid-Safe” lunch at the Pink Panther”. Lunches have been rest of our membership during this City Golf Club and ordered a beauti- fully decorated fruit cake. As the held at Murphy’s Creek and Crows difficult year as we look forward with lunch was so huge, we kept the cake Nest. We have been very busy and confidence to 2021. to cut at our next meeting in October. enjoyed much “togetherness” We pass on all our best wishes to all Apart from celebrating Probus Day, Our next outing will be Christmas Probians and hope the coming year we have been very busy with a list of Lunch in December at the Sunset Ten- will be a lot brighter and better than very interesting speakers and outings pin Bowling Club. the current one. to the old Movie House in Clifton and We have also gained a few new Celia Waldron
8 The Queensland Probian - www.paqnetwork.com.au February 2021 The Village Surround residents share some of their yourself with photos and people who activities see retirement as the start of a great adventure
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Line dancing Gym Library Bowls Billiards Yoga Picnics
Ukulele classes Art classes Puppy dates Book club Darts Chess Board games
Biking Lunch dates Family time Cinema Choir Happy hour Boules
Gardening Tai Chi Qigong Craft Water aerobics Table tennis Monthly BBQ Coffee dates
The Village on the Downs, The Village Redcliffe The Village Taigum The Village Coorparoo The Village Yeronga Toowoomba 4636 7777 3204 1884 3865 8120 3397 1122 3892 5454 www.thevillage.com.au escapes and spots we enjoyed, while KENMORE VILLAGE walking as couples, or solo. While we We’ve had our problems are still unable to return to the Ken- more Library en-masse, we have but they’ve proved opted for a spacious and airy neigh- solvable and bouring church for meetings. even enjoyable Book exchanges are back on, after sharing reviews through Newsletters. We kept up our communications Everything has been included: the with Newsletter and local free bul- Medieval Condottieri (aka “mercenar- letins. In this way, many members ies”), Effie (the wife of John Ruskin, were able to share their “isolation” then Sir Everett Millais), 50 Big Things activities in stories and pictures. We Need to Know, Mary Queen of These ranged from knitting for good Scots, or authors such as John le causes, painting, beading, gardening, Carre to Graham Greene. patchworking, renovating, cut-paper Travel has featured the online kind card-making, reading, family/active or in stories. For example, a trip to ageing research and on to streaming Ravensbourne National Park, Crows Peter Kearns "preaching" about from Scandi Noir or Metropolitan and Nest, and then the Toowoomba Car- "The 100-Year Life" from the pulpit Australian Opera. Like fellow clubs nival of Flowers had members vicari- of our temporary venue and members, we practised safe dis- ously enjoying the vistas. Armchair aldry”, “French Trivia”, “Memories tancing and hygiene throughout. Traveller is back and two of our mem- from Youth”, “Humour” and the Thus, when we could get together bers have offered a look at UNESCO “American Civil War”, with the Get- again, we were healthy and well. The World Heritage Sites. Stories have tysburg address recited. first activities were BYO picnics and also followed family histories, such as The easing of restrictions were just BBQs at various Parks. Now we’ve Son Moon & Star. in time for us to celebrate our Birth- moved on to full meetings. The local Our meetings can be applauded for day Lunch at a public venue. We are Reserves and Parks were wonderful ingenuity, in individually prepared morning tea plates, as lucky to have some free tickets to the well as interesting mem- Lord Mayor’s Christmas Concert and ber talks. We have had the following day we’ll enjoy our great short talks over the Christmas luncheon, accompanied by past two meetings: our “resident” piano accordionist “Tagalong 4X4 Touring” who plays with the Esk Bush Bashers (including Cape York, and has us ready to go when that Canning Stock Route event is up and running again. Our and the Kimberley), New Year starts with our late after- Meeting Morning Tea, individually prepared “The 100-Year Life”, noon soiree at the Oxley Common – a and served “Orienteering”, “Her- tradition!
Liaison Officer Pam Carlson. It was a Jeanette and Robert Murray who lead COOLOOLA COAST chance to forget all the frustrations of the Christmas Carols. Daryl Christie Strengthening friendships the past year and for newer members was MC for the day. to get to know each other as well as Other activities have included Cooloola Coast Probus members those of longer standing. attending three concerts - two in thoroughly enjoyed their Christmas Kaye Olson led five members danc- parkland settings - and strengthening Party in Tin Can Bay, although atten- ing "Doing the Hokey Pokey" and friendships through meeting in coffee dees were limited to our own mem- "Rock around the Clock" on their shops and supporting local business- bers with the exception of Region wheelie walkers together with es.
Region Liaison Officer Pam Carlson with President Arthur New members enjoying their first taste of Leggo (R) and MC Daryl Christie Fellowship and Fun.
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1300 551 997 [email protected] www.goseetouring.com ATAS: A10619 the milking of a couple of camels, followed by morning ALGESTER tea, with camel cheese, home-made damper and a fruit Probus Day Trip to the Q camels platter. There was, inevitably, a welcome chance to inter- act with the camels. A great experience for all. We can cer- What a great day out with my Club! Our coach picked us tainly recommend this outing to other clubs. at Algester Sports Club at 8.30 a.m., for a leisurely one and We then travelled to the nearby Beerwah Hotel for an a half hour trip to the Sunshine Coast to visit a little un- appetising lunch, before going up to the Glasshouse known gem Q Camel Dairy Farm. On arrival, we were Mountains Look Out - another must see. All too early, but made welcome and provided with an introduction to the tired and happy we arrived back in Algester by 4.30p.m. A operation of the farm - the only Australian certified Camel great day out. Organic milk supplier in Australia. We then experienced Brian Gilmore
Liz Dutton our indefatigable Tour Enjoying the experience Camel Feeding – but not too close! Organiser
event. Ron Watson of Yeppoon EMU PARK Probus provided the entertainment Probus Day celebrations with a visual display of the lyrics for songs for everyone to sing along to Although 1 October was the offi- with Ron leading the way, while the cially declared International Probus rest of us tried to keep up. Members Day, Emu Park Probus Club, in con- were also called upon to give their junction with Yeppoon Probus Club, interesting recollections of events in decided to hold a combined function their past. at the Capricorn Tavern on 22 Octo- Judging of the Best-Dressed male ber. The Probus colours of blue and and female was conducted, firstly with gold were the theme for the day with the men on display for the women’s the head-table bearing our colours vote. with members also dressing in like Then it was the men’s turn to brave- fashion. ly be the judges. By popular acclaim Welcoming speeches were deliv- Jennifer Dunn from Yeppoon and Lau- ered by the Presidents of both clubs, rie Reid from Emu Park were clear Jennifer and Laurie look great. Alf Klerkx for the Emu Park Club and winners of this event. Jennifer Dunn for the Yeppoon Club. This event could not pass without members departed happy to have These were suitably complemented the obligatory Group Photo to cap- once again shared the companion- as well by our Activities Officer, Bevan ture the moment for our records. ship of our fellow Probians. Scott, who had coordinated the All too soon and with much regret Ty Tarlington
Here’s the whole gang of us!
12 The Queensland Probian - www.paqnetwork.com.au February 2021 on a primus. They bought land south NOOSA of Darwin at Coomalie Creek, made A long and fascinating their own bricks for the house and grew bananas while developing a life-story grazing property. In 1970, they left Joan Turnour was born in Malta the Territory and, after a safari across when King George V was on the the Top End with their four children, throne, and Britannia ruled the waves. settled in Conondale on a property But in 1939, with the threat of war, she which became the permaculture vil- and her mother returned to England lage, Crystal Waters. They kept their to live in a village south of London. caravan at Noosa Woods and fell in She survived the Doodlebugs and the love with the Sunshine Coast. threat of invasion but never forgot her In 1973, Jack took work with an early years of sunshine in the Mediter- international consulting firm and, for ranean. over twenty years, worked in Indone- In 1952, large posters of young sia and the Philippines on Aid Pro- people in a tropical background were grams. Joan home-schooled her two Joan Turnour - a remarkable life on buses and high walls all over the youngest children from Queensland UK to entice migrants to Australia. Distance Education, while the two Brahman cattle for the Transmigrant One grey English day, Joan decided eldest became boarders at schools in Programs in Indonesia and the Philip- to apply. Aged twenty-one she land- Brisbane. Joan tells of the early days pines is similarly an interesting read. ed in Melbourne and soon found in Indonesia, before she became flu- Jack and Joan retired to Brisbane work at double her wage in England. ent in the language, and how, one but moved to Noosaville in 2011. Joan worked as a secretary, a maid day, when the policeman’s wife called, Unfortunately, Jack died in 2016, but and as a hostess on Heron Island, Joan invited her in with the words, Joan is an active member of our com- before finding romance in Outback “Silahkan masak” (Please cook) munity and of our Club and calls the Darwin. instead of “Siahkan masuk” (Please Sunshine Coast home. In her book, “A colourful tapestry”, enter) and the lady walked past her She has had a remarkable life and, Joan tells of marrying Jack and mov- into the kitchen. Jack’s contribution to now, at the age of ninety, has written ing to the rice fields at Humpty Doo the improvement of local agriculture a fascinating book – feel free to con- to live in a demountable hut and cook and the importation of Australian tact Joan at [email protected].
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February 2021 The Queensland Probian - www.paqnetwork.com.au 13 INNISFAIL Our Christmas Lunch - with all the trimmings A long awaited get together was welcomed on 1 December when eighty-four Innisfail members had an enjoyable Christmas Lunch at the Inn- isfail Brothers League Club. The relaxed atmosphere was com- Marianne & Lance Pearce are ready Katie Finitsis, Shirley Naylor & Rita plemented by old time background to tuck in. McAvoy look full of Christmas spirit. music and a slide presentation of Inn- isfail in past decades. were all in the day’s activities. was greatly appreciated. Once again This was well received and a special It was a great day for socialising and the spirit of friendship, fellowship and thanks was presented to members everyone took advantage. Thanks fun certainly came to the fore. Innisfail Eddie and Maureen Dimech for must go to Alan, Lew and Andrea for putting this together. organising this special day. To Mari- Probians wish everyone a safe, A Raffle, Lucky Door, jokes and anne, Lance, Josie, Carolyn, Joyce healthy Merry Christmas and a pros- Christmas Carols - thanks to Wendy - and MC Jim - well done!! Your input perous 2021.
very impressive and drew out the usual “ooh’s and aah’s”. GYMPIE – WIDE BAY REGION Still no Northern Lights sighting yet! So we made our way Out to catch the Northern Lights to President Pam’s beach house, where we were greeted with a massive display of lights and entertained with a A group of Gympie members made a very long evening delightful dancing display done by Pam’s granddaughters. trek in our sleigh (aka “Polley’s Coach”) to the north - well This dance segment was a complete surprise for everyone Hervey Bay is to the north - to see the Northern Lights. The and beautifully done by these talented girls. excitement was very real and waiting for darkness seemed No Christmas function is complete without a visit from to take forever. The first stop was at Urangan Pier to have the Jolly Gentleman. We were lucky enough to be on Trop- a look around and take in the Bay atmosphere. Almost ical Santa’s route, and he was in very good form. Lots of everyone has fond childhood memories of this pier, and it friendly banter followed his arrival. We must have all been is good to see it is being maintained in tip top condition. good, as Santa had a present for everyone. A delicious We were joined by some Probus members from the Fras- supper was served to make sure no one was hungry. er Coast Hervey Bay and Maryborough Combined Clubs. When Probus members from different clubs come together After all this excitement, it was time to hop back on the like this, it is always a bonus and helps to extend the sleigh and head for home. And that’s when we saw the Probus Family. Thanks to our Regional Liaison Officer, Pam Northern Lights! Albeit on the screen in the sleigh, (coach), Carlson, for making this possible. the Northern Lights were visible in all their glory. Soon we were sitting down with our Christmas hats on A great time was had by all and this was the last club and dined on ham and turkey followed, of course, by plum activity for what has been a difficult year. pudding. A lot of friendly chatter went on during this time. After dinner we re-boarded our sleigh and took a tour of the Christmas Lights displays around the Bay. These were
One thought in mind – to see the lights!
Ho! Ho! Ho! – Yes, Santa, I’ve been a good girl.
14 The Queensland Probian - www.paqnetwork.com.au February 2021 MT GRAVATT PACIFIC It’s great to be active again After almost eight months in hiber- nation, the Mt Gravatt Pacific Probus Club was able to have an outing! Twenty-four members of the club ven- tured forth to Albert River Wines that occupies a beautiful setting on the river between Beaudesert and Canun- gra. We were fortunate that quite a few people were prepared to drive Our guide, Yvonne, at Tambourine Enjoying morning tea on the veranda others, and it would seem that car- House pooling will be the standard form of transport for quite some time into the interesting and often amusing stories We all then went back to the veran- future for our club. of the family, who used to call the da, where we were served a lovely The day began with a beautiful house “Home” and had us all in lunch, once again enjoying the sur- morning tea of freshly-baked scones stitches with anecdotes about her rounding scenery and lovely cool with jam and cream accompanied by time as a guide. Our final stop was at breeze. Following coffee and tea, tea and coffee in the beautifully the beautifully restored chapel which Jenny, the Manager of the Winery, restored Ormiston House. This was is also frequently used for weddings. drew out the raffle which consisted of eaten out on the lovely veranda which Originally the Lutheran chapel in a selection of products from the provided sweeping views of the sur- Kingaroy, it was moved to its present Scenic Rim, including honey, dhuka rounding landscape. We then location some time ago but, as it is and olive oil. After the group photo, embarked on a guided tour of the not on consecrated ground, it can we all made our way back to Bris- property, first of all taking in Tam- now be used for any religious service. bane, thankful to have enjoyed good bourine House that is a perfect venue Its beautiful stained-glass window and company, good food and most of all for weddings or other celebrations. wooden pews provided a quiet place getting out and about in our lovely Our guide, Yvonne, presented us with for Yvonne to tell more stories. great South East.
members, “Lola’s Little Quilt Show”, nity for our community to have an ROSE CITY evolved into a much bigger adven- exciting social occasion after the iso- WARWICK ture, with the addition of the Live lation and restrictions of Covid19, Artists Competition, thirty quilts to with over two hundred attendees The Great Art & Craft display, a total of a hundred and four- through the day. Expo Adventure! teen entries from the forty available The support of “Rotary Sunrise”, categories, demonstrations, and our Club sponsoring body, enabled The Club, presented its first ever about twenty market stalls! us to be able to raise funds for the “Spring Art & Craft Expo” on Satur- It was certainly a great time for our “Life Flight” charity, through our entry day 17th October 2020. Battling members to get to know each other fees, auction, and donations. through all the uncertainties of Covid better and utilise their individual skills Appreciation goes to the Churches restrictions, and exploring a rather (and extend some!), with over twenty of Christ Warwick Campus for sup- adventurous journey, the small six members able to volunteer for “Fun, porting us in so many ways – supply- member sub-committee began in Fellowship and Friendship” on the ing the spectacular venue (inside and earnest with advertising, planning day and to help with setting up and out) and the extra equipment need- and a “sponsor search” in June. organising the displays. ed, and presenting volunteer Covid The original vision of one of our The Expo became a great opportu- prep and appropriate venue maps.
Our beautiful venue handled the crowds so well! This stall did truly show the great local creative ability.
February 2021 The Queensland Probian - www.paqnetwork.com.au 15 THERE'S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO EXPLORE AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND Exclusive
PROBUS EARLY BIRD HOT DEALS Discounts extended to 28 February 2021. *Deposits must be received by 28 FEB
SAVE $400** PER COUPLE $200 13 Day Darwin, Kakadu, The Kimberley & Broome SINGLE
• Economy class flights to Darwin & from Broome • Bowali Visitor Centre • 1 night Halls Creek; Geikie Gorge cruise ex Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide • 30-minute scenic flight of Kakadu • 1 night Fitzroy Crossing; Derby Boab Tree • 2 nights 5 star in Darwin • Yellow Water wetlands cruise; Edith Falls • 2 nights Broome • Litchfield National Park day tour visiting the • 1 night Katherine; Katherine Gorge river cruise • Willie Creek Pearl Farm tour termite mounds, Florence Falls & Wangi Falls • 3 nights Kununurra; Katherine Gorge river cruise • Camel ride on Cable Beach • Seafood dinner at sunset • Scenic flight over Bungle Bungles & Lake Argyle • Locally operated comfort plus coach travel • Ubirr rock art site; 2 nights Kakadu • El Questro, Chamberlain Gorge cruise • 34 meals Per person DEPARTS > 3, 12, 19 MAY | 4, 11 JUN | 24 JUL 2021 twin share FROM $7899*
SAVE SAVE $600** $200** DISCOUNT PER COUPLE PER COUPLE OFF MAY $300 $100 15 Day DEPARTURE SINGLE 9 Day SINGLE Carnarvon Gorge, Central West & Gulf Savannah Southern Great Barrier Reef Collection
• Luxury ‘Gold Class’ coach Cobbold Gorge & Cairns • Luxury ‘Gold Class’ coach travel • 2 nights Heron Island with daily travel ex Brisbane • Gulflander & Savannahlander • 4 nights beachfront at Yeppoon guided naturalist tours & reef walks • 1 night Roma & Springsure rail journey • Great Keppel Island day tour incl • 2 nights Town of Seventeen • Carnarvon Gorge National Park • Cobbold Gorge cruise glass bottom boat cruise & lunch Seventy • • 3 nights Longreach 1 night Undara Lava Tubes & tour • High Valley Dawn Permaculture • Full day LARC eco tour to Bustard • • Australian Stockman’s Hall of One-way economy class flight Farm ‘Paddock to Plate’ tour Bay Lighthouse and Middle Island Fame; Outback Stockman’s Show ex Cairns to Brisbane, Sydney • Capricorn Coast scenic loop drive; • Historic Childers • 2 nights Cloncurry, Karumba, or Melbourne Singing Ship monument • 25 meals • 42 meals
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• Return economy flights ex • Lake Wakatipu cruise on the TSS • Opulent ‘Diamond Class’ • 1 night Springsure & Gladstone Brisbane Earnslaw to Walter Peak Station coach travel • 2 nights Heron Island Resort • • Hosted Brisbane by an Coastal Pacific rail journey • 1 night Roma; visit to Picnic with daily naturalist eco and bird • experienced Fun Over Fifty Host 3 nights Christchurch Point Toowoomba and lunch watching tours and reef walks on • • Overnight stays in Franz Josef TranzAlpine rail journey at Chinchilla the coral cay at low tide & Te Anau • Overnight aboard the Milford • Visit Carnarvon Gorge National • 2 nights Town of 1770 • 2 night stays in Auckland, Bay Mariner exploring Milford Sound Park with guided nature walk • Full day amphibious LARC tour of Islands, Rotorua, Wellington, • Wildlife cruise to Taiaroa Head through Moss Gardens • 22 meals Dunedin & Queenstown • 52 meals & much more DEPARTS > Per person Per person 5 NOV 2021 | 18 MAR 2022 twin share FROM $8170* DEPARTS > 6 JUN 2021 twin share FROM $3520*
SUPER When 6 or more guests DIRECT BOOKINGS ONLY. Call 1300 554 505 for free brochure. book together, receive an 6 EXTRA $100pp* OFF! www.funoverfifty.com.au SPECIAL *For these featured tours only. EARLY BOOKING Expires 28 FEB 2021 MUST MENTION HOT DEALS 'JANUARY PROBIAN'
SAVE SAVE $200** $200** PER COUPLE PER COUPLE DISCOUNT $100 OFF $100 SINGLE MAY SINGLE 10 Day 14 Day DEPARTURE The Ghan Rock ‘N’ Rail The Ghan & Red Centre Sensation
• 2 nights Adelaide & 3 nights • 3 nights Alice Springs • 2 nights in Adelaide & Darwin • Sounds of Silence specialty dinner 5 star Ayers Rock • Uluru sunrise & Field of Light • 3 nights 5 star Ayers Rock • 25-minute helicopter tour of • • Barossa Valley, Hahndorf Village, Sounds of Silence specialty dinner • 1 night Kings Canyon Uluru and Kata Tjuta area • 25-minute helicopter tour of • Litchfield National Park Maggie Beer Farm Shop & • 3 nights in Alice Springs • Adelaide city sights tour Uluru and Kata Tjuta area Darwin Harbour sunset dinner • Economy flights to Adelaide & • 2 nights in Gold Service on The • Economy class flights to Adelaide • 1 night The Ghan in Gold Service from Ayers Rock ex Brisbane/ Ghan from Adelaide to Alice & from Darwin ex Brisbane, from Adelaide to Alice Springs Sydney/Melbourne Springs & from Alice Springs Sydney or Melbourne • Marla sunrise experience • 26 meals to Darwin • 38 meals
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SAVE SAVE ** $400** $200 PER COUPLE PER COUPLE DISCOUNT DISCOUNT OFF $200 OFF $100 AUGUST SINGLE 10 Day SEPTEMBER SINGLE DEPARTURE Canberra Floriade, Bowral Tulips; DEPARTURES 9 Day Cowra Cherry Blossoms & Hunter Valley Gardens Great Outback Queensland Adventure
• Luxury ‘Gold Class’ OR opulent • Floriade; War Memorial; • Luxury ‘Gold Class’ OR opulent • Australian Stockman’s Hall of ‘Diamond Class’ coach travel Parliament House & daily tours ‘Diamond Class’ coach ex Brisbane Fame; Outback Stockman’s Show • 1 night Port Macquarie, Blue • Cowra Japanese Gardens • 2 nights Roma with town tour • Qantas Founders Museum Mountains & Armidale • 1 night Hunter Valley & gardens • 1 night Barcaldine & Springsure Captains Tour • • 2 nights Bowral; Corbett Gardens train tour • 3 nights Longreach Sunset cruise on Thomson River • • Tulip Top & Cockington Green • Hunter thoroughbred stud tour • Winton; Australian Age of Country champagne breakfast • Dinosaurs visit and tour at Camden Park Station Gardens Tamworth; 1 night Armidale • • 3 nights Canberra • 27 meals • Waltzing Matilda Centre Finale night at Roma • 25 meals DEPARTS > GOLD 20 SEP | 4 OCT 2021; Per person DEPARTS > GOLD 2 SEP 2021; Per person DIAMOND 28 SEP 2021 twin share FROM $3750* DIAMOND 26 AUG 2021 twin share FROM $3550*
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WE HAVE BUCKET LIST TOURS TO EVERY STATE & TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA *Prices & dates are correct as at 1 January 2021 and are subject to change. Prices are PP = Per Person Twin Share. ˆˆSuper Six special applies to all tours featured and are subject to availability. ++Probus Early Bird HOT DEALS are for set departure dates only & expire 28 February 2021. Hot Deals are not available on all tours featured and apply to certain dates. Bookings, Hot Deals and Super Six specials are NOT AVAILABLE through agents and must be made direct with Fun Over Fifty. ¥Flights included are from selected capital cities as per 2021 brochure inclusions. S2486 INDOOROOPILLY Visit to Elderslie, Pullenvale Twenty-nine excited Probians assembled in the garden of Elderslie house, Pullenvale, for our first outing since COVID entered our lives. Some of us had heard author Susanna de Vries speak at an earlier meeting and were looking forward to hearing about her latest book, “Nell, the Aus- tralian Heiress who saved her Hus- band from Stalin and the Nazis”. Vanessa de Vos, the current owner of the house, began the morning by giving us a brief history of the house which was the family home of the well-known Brisbane Tritton family, of furniture fame, and the childhood home of Nell Tritton. The house was moved from Clayfield to Pullenvale Deirdre Stegman, Malvene Dicker, thirty-nine years ago, and Vanessa Joan Yates and Sheena Cribb enjoy and her family have lived there for the each other’s company and a great last thirty-two years. day out. The large back deck was a perfect place to sit and look out over the Pul- lenvale hills and listen to Nell’s story unfold through Suzanna’s enthusiastic presentation. As Suzanna spoke, we learned of Nell, born in Brisbane in 1899, who was never one to conform. She loved to rally-drive and trained as one of Queensland’s first woman journalists. Lots of friendly chat going on here In 1925, she set sail for Europe and eventually settled in Paris, working as a foreign correspondent for Australian and American outlets. After a short first marriage, she mar- ried Alexander Kerensky who had previously been selected as Russia’s first Prime Minister after the Tsar’s abdication, but he was ousted by Lenin. Kerensky spent the following decades evading would-be killers act- ing on the orders of Lenin and Stalin and even Hitler. In 1940, as German troops advanced on Paris, the couple knew they had to flee France and first escaped to England, then travelled on to America. The difficulties faced The beautiful and “olde worldly” during their escape escalated Nell’s dining room kidney disease. They eventually returned to Brisbane in 1945 and reading material to learn more about lived in the family home, till Nell died a previously unknown woman who in 1946. Nell was buried in Dutton had many adventures in her relatively Park Cemetery. short life. After a scrumptious morning tea, Many thanks to Vanessa and Suzan- there was time to chat to Suzanna and na for spending time with us and to Vanessa or wander around the house. Tricia for organising a most enjoyable Many of us headed home with extra morning, Sandra.
18 The Queensland Probian - www.paqnetwork.com.au February 2021 HOPE ISLAND Christmas Lunch at The Tavern After a difficult year, we were very happy to meet together to celebrate at the Club’s Christmas lunch. Although the Covid restrictions kept numbers down from the usual turnout, fifty members enjoyed the excellent hospitality of the Hope Island Tavern and a good time was had by all. We were able to share best wishes for the festive sea- son and the hope that 2021 would see a return to more normal conditions. Richard Cleave
Our members enjoyed themselves thoroughly
Anniversary function in the Bribie BRIBIE ISLAND Island RSL’s grandly decorated audito- Our Thirty-Fifth rium. Anniversary PAQ President Rob Neary attended as Guest of Honour, together with his The first official meeting of The wife, Jeni, and presented Club Presi- Probus Club of Bribie Island Inc was dent David Beatson with both PSPL held on 3 December 1985, when all and PAQ Congratulatory Certificates five members of a previously formed recognising the long existence of the Steering Committee were elected as Club. members of the Club’s first Manage- In his address to members, Rob ment Committee. stressed the importance of members So it was that almost seventy Club stepping up to take on Management members celebrated in style in early Committee responsibilities and, in an December, with a combined Christ- unusual twist, enticed Past President mas Luncheon and Thirty-Fifth Michael Cavenor and current Treasur- er Pam Bearce to briefly speak on the positive aspects of their experiences in running the club. Ninety-five year old Don O’Neill, the Club’s oldest member, and Mari- anne Ralph, its youngest, symbolically cut the rather impressive Anniversary cake. This was later sliced into personal- sized pieces served as dessert at the table by the RSL Catering Staff. Members enjoyed two half hour entertainment performances by local The youngest and the oldest - President David Beatson receiving group Boom Baby in a move away Don O’Neill and Marianne Ralph the Anniversary Certificate from from the traditional Christmas Carol sharing the honour of cutting the PAQ President Rob Neary Choir singing. Anniversary Cake
February 2021 The Queensland Probian - www.paqnetwork.com.au 19 NEW FARM Our walk into history Recently, we walked in the footsteps of those twenty Lutheran missionaries who, at the behest of the Reverend John Lang, migrated to Nundah in 1838, then part of NSW, with the sole intention of converting the local abo- riginals to Christianity. They were amongst the first free set- tlers allowed to settle in the area north of the Tweed River and the area was then known as "The German Station" and continued under that name when Cobb & Co took passengers to Sandgate. The arrival of this mission The gang outside the Nundah Town Hall also witnessed a grant of some six hun- dred acres to the mission by the NSW government. The free settlers. Thanks to the energies of local Nundah resi- first native settlers called the place “Nundah" meaning a dents in the 1980’s, the Cemetery and its tomb-stones "chain of waterholes” formed by what is now Kedron were repaired. The place now stands as a memorial to all Brook. settlers in the district. On the way, we visited the original Town Hall built in the Continuing our five kilometre walk, we travelled along late part of the 19th century when Nundah was a separate the Schulz Canal, built under the stewardship of Mayer local government and like other surrounding municipalities Schulz of the Nundah Council, before arriving at the back amalgamated into the greater City of Brisbane. We saw door of the Toombul Shopping Centre That area had orig- where the first pineapples in Queensland were grown. The inally been occupied by the Turbul tribe. fruit is said to have been introduced by the missionaries The walk included lots of sunshine with a cloudless blue from India. So successful were those enterprises that the sky. However, It was, however, extremely pleasant to feel first Cannery in Qld was established near the Nundah Rail- the cool air-con from the Shopping Centre followed by a way Station before being re-established in Teneriffe. new battery in the writer’s watch and a cool drink before a Onward we went to the Nundah Cemetery which walk to the Toombul Station and a return to the place of opened in 1838, this being another "first" for the burial of our departure.
morning tea at a picnic COOMERA VALLEY spot surrounded by A Bus-trip together is always good fun! bush in Ferny Grove. Then, we drove Our Terry’s Tour to Old Fernvale Country Restaurant and through Samford, Bakery via Mt Glorious on Friday 28th August looked set to established in the be a great day out – and so it proved. Thirty-seven mem- 1850’s, and Stamford bers and three visitors set off on a warm sunny day on a trip Valley. From there, we into the countryside. We drove through Brisbane and had wound our way up the mountain to the Mt Glorious Township. All the way up, we were able to enjoy beautiful mountain scenery, with the sounds of Ann Dwyer and Yvonne Grubb bell birds ringing out. soaking in the sun with the We stopped at a look- vintage Old Fernvale Bakery out for Wivenhoe truck in the background Dam that was in the distance. Then we meandered down the mountain to the Wivenhoe Dam. Once there, we drove over the dam wall and through the catchment areas. We finally arrived at the country town of Fernvale for lunch at the Old Fernvale Bak- ery. We returned home via Ipswich and the Logan Motor- way. It was so nice to be able to recommence our bus trips to see the countryside, leave the Gold Coast behind and have Dennis Foreman and Barry Skyring checking out the more of an opportunity for Fun, Friendship, and Fellow- Wivenhoe look out sign before setting out for a bit of a trek ship.
20 The Queensland Probian - www.paqnetwork.com.au February 2021 Fox&Hounds COUNTRY INN
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Peninsula Slimdowners a琀ended the Best of Bri琀sh event at the Fox & Hounds and the ladies have not had so much fun in a long 琀me. As an organiser it is comfor琀ng when you have everyone with such great feedback. The food was great but most of all “Henk our musician was so good we “ wanted to take him home with us on the Bus” Many thanks to the Chef and staff. We are happy to recommend this event as it will not disappoint. Anne Robers & Diane Rex - Peninsula Slimdowners (Redcliffe) Social organisers Christmas in July 2021
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All events are based on group bookings and are subject to availability Please call for menu op琀ons and details 2 course lunch alternate drop main and dessert inclusive Tea & Coffee sta琀on extra $3pp PHONE (07) 5665 7582 [email protected] • 7 Eleva琀on Drive, Wongawallan, Tambourine Mountain QLD 4210 EVERTON Visit to the Abbey Church and Museum On Monday 2nd November, twen- ty-seven members of the Everton Probus Club visited the Abbey Church and Museum, situated between Caboolture and Bribie Island. What a wonderful experience to explore a treasure house of World History, Art And Archaeology and one so close to the Brisbane Metropolitan Area. Arriving at l0am, we enjoyed morn- Members enjoying morning tea ing tea in the hall nearby, after which we congregated in the Abbey Church and the changing face of world histo- outing. Probus Clubs that have not to receive an overview of its history by ry. There is so much to see and learn visited the Abbey should add it to our guide "Huw". He explained the in the Museum that one could spend their "must do" list. Not only is there history of the "Abbey" and its many many hours there. much to see and learn, but they can stained glass windows. There were We then returned to the hall, where also provide you with morning tea some internationally significant pan- we were served a most delightful and lunch at very competitive prices. els from Winchester Cathedral in Eng- lunch of cold meat, salad and dessert. A very welcome alternative to the land, and some from ancient United Our hosts (the Abbey volunteers) negative impacts of the COVID pan- Kingdom. We then proceeded to the treated us like royalty and it would be demic. Museum to explore ancient cultures hard to nominate a more satisfying Nev Wells
ed us, the offer was to light up Smith- often work in tandem for functions, GYMPIE field Street. Now Smithfield Street, in and both clubs were involved in this A celebration of Probus the heart of the Gympie CBD, had venture. The local newspaper, received a major upgrade and beauti- “Gympie Today”, printed a story with Even though we have all had quite fication some two years ago and, as is a photo on page three during Probus a few birthdays, we still like new common with such projects, opinions Week, giving a positive spin to Probus ideas. When the Probus Day intuitive of the locals were divided about the activities in the district. came along, it just seemed a great worth of the project. A hitherto little- We must thank the Gympie Region- idea. First, we approached our local known feature of the upgrade is that al Council and their staff for the Councillor and, with cap in hand, the lighting colours can be changed enthusiastic support we were given to asked if it would be possible to light at will. help us mark the occasion. As is often up a building in Gympie in Probus Hey Presto. The lights were the way, we look forward to next year colours for the occasion. Having changed to Probus Blue and, with the when we will no doubt achieve bigger received a somewhat positive hear- ubiquitous yellow - let us call them and brighter results. ing, we waited. We had in mind per- gold- street lighting, we had our We also must acknowledge the sup- haps the Town Hall building or even Probus colours for all to see. What an port material that we received from the City Water Tower that is located impressive sight. PAQ and PSPL. This gave the impetus on a very prominent hill in Gympie. The two clubs in Gympie, namely needed to create awareness within When, however, the Council contact- Gympie and Gympie Widgee Clubs, the Council.
All it up! What can be achieved when clubs get together A happy group of Probians celebrating Probus in to celebrate Probus! Smithfield Street, Gympie
22 The Queensland Probian - www.paqnetwork.com.au February 2021 AVAILABLE NOW Although we all understand that if there is one case in GYMPIE-WIDGEE the region we will immediately have to shut down, but, as COVID didn’t spoil our Birthday Lunch restrictions seem to be easing, we can look forward to fur- ther meetings at the present time. Gympie-Widgee took its cue from Park Ridge Probus, and united to hold their first meeting in six months on the 14th September 2020. The occasion was held at Charlies Hotel in Gympie under Covid-Safe conditions. And a very special occasion it was as well this being the celebration of the club being thirty- one years young. We didn’t need any formal structure to the meeting. After six months, members had lots to talk about and were very busy catching up with what each had been doing over the past time. Sadly, one of our members were not well enough to attend and another was stuck interstate by Covid-19 restrictions. Our President, Jan Maudsley, arranged for a large Birth- Dorothy and Alan Edser, Pam Bess, Joy and day Cake, which she expertly cut and distributed in equal Bevan Anderson, Bevan Kross, Bob Wahrlich, Henry portions to all guests present. and Dell Kross, Gladys Gear, Kevin Bess, Merv and Irene A thoroughly enjoyable event it was, after such a long Fraser are all enjoying a good old chin-wag over the time in isolation. celebratory lunch.
HOLLAND PARK CENTRAL An outing to one of Brisbane’s treasures A group of us rather lucky Probians were able to enjoy a glorious spring day at the Roma Street Parklands which must be one of Brisbane’s real treasures. Massed displays of colourful spring annuals, vibrant geometric topiary and stunning waterfalls all were there to enjoy, arranged along gently curv- ing paths. There was plenty of shade and seat- ing. So everyone had an opportunity to sit and meditate as they took in the interplay between cooling water, dra- Wonderful topiary are a real feature What a wonderful display! matic stone sculptures and cascading of the Parklands. flowering native shrubs. What used to be one of the less Japanese and herb gardens. And it attractive areas of Brisbane, where was wonderful to see the extent of the old Roma Street Markets provid- kiddies’ attractions provided; not only ed only busy confusion, has become the extensive playground but the an inner-city oasis and a truly delight- many ducks, birds, and abundance of ful one at that! tame lizards everywhere capturing the A special treat was the Spectacle attention as well. Just watching the Garden in honour of Brisbane garden- youngsters marvelling at the topiary ing pioneers Harry Oakman and Colin kangaroo and her two joeys was a Campbell. There is a wall of plaques pleasure. Grandparents note: the gar- honouring former Lord Mayor dens really are an ideal place for fam- Sallyanne Atkinson, among others, ily picnics. A great place to take who were the drivers of the projects grandkids. beautifying Brisbane after the closing The morning concluded with a love- of the old markets. ly lunch at the Garden Café. A fitting Lush verdant lawns, towering rain- finish to a hassle-free and most enjoy- Two beautifully crafted parts forest gardens contrasted with able outing. of the City!
24 The Queensland Probian - www.paqnetwork.com.au February 2021 Visit Queensland's oldest habitable building COMMISSARIAT STORE MUSEUM Convict built in 1829, showcasing Queensland history
Three floors of exhibits, including: 115 William Street, Brisbane Along the Tracks: Railway Stories of Queensland Tuesday - Friday Convict irons, cat o' nine tails and the infamous 10am - 4pm 'convict fingers' $10 per person An Appalling Disaster: Shipwrecks of Queensland Lift access Burke and Wills Dig Tree blazes Call to Duty: Stories from the Great War
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______EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.paqnetwork.com.au PHONE: 0477 000 645 MAIL: PO Box 1425 Carindale Qld 4152 ABN: 87 636 618 846 PARADISE POINT Our Gympie excursion The Club's Activities Team originally planned the Gympie trip for May but succumbed to COVID-19 restrictions. So, we waited for restrictions to abate and, on 13 October, twenty- eight Probians were on their way to ride the Mary Valley Rattler at Gympie. With Coach Captain Chas Collins’s capable driving, we endured the vagaries of the M1 on our way north, just taking a hundred minutes to reach the Gateway Bridge. Pausing at The group of Paradise Point Probians happy to be on the road again Nudgee Beach to admire Moreton Bay and, more importantly, to enjoy the largest producers of macadamia way experience. We enjoyed a con- morning tea and a comfort-stop. nuts, and the area still produces tim- vivial luncheon on the Station plat- Next stop was the interpretive Cen- ber with many pine plantations. form. tre at the Glasshouse Mountains, On Wednesday, after a look at the On our way back to the motel, we where we were able to learn about Nestle factory, originally beginning as visited the interpretive Woodworks the formation of the area, and so a milk processer, then moving on to a Museum. The exhibits of timber and before long it was onwards to Gympie producer of milk powder, before tools over the years were most inter- for a lunch stop, with the shop keeper nowadays being a processor of cof- esting. This Museum also has a work- returning a twice charged lunch fee under brands such as Nescafe and ing steam-powered saw mill, with amount to our table. the like. each machine driven by the steam- Once lunch was over, we visited the Our next stop, and perhaps the engine via a multitude of belts. We Mining Museum, viewing the move- main reason for our making the trip to saw a log being cut, timber being cut ment from the gold mining of the Gympie, was a very special Railway by saws and many other such opera- 1800's to the various industries of Station, to join our train. The Rattler's tions, all from this one engine. today. twenty-three kilometre trip begins at Next day, it was homeward bound, It is well worth visiting, when you Gympie, crosses over the Mary River, stopping at Tin Can Bay for morning are in the area, and has a number of rattles its way through Dagun, home tea and Rainbow Beach for lunch - the great exhibits. Then, where else but to a beautiful heritage-listed station, prawns were delicious! to our "home" for the next two nights before continuing to the quaint com- We arrived home on the Coast on - the Great Eastern Motel, that pro- munity of Amamoor, nestled in the time. Thank you, Chas, Sandra, Erica vided us with breakfast and dinner centre of the Mary Valley. for providing us with a trip back in over the next two nights. There the restored turntable, time, to a town that saved Queens- Gympie, an old gold mining town, installed at the Amamoor Station land from financial disaster in the mid steeped in history, today relies on a readies the steam-engine for the 1800's with the discovery of gold. spread of industries. Now, it is one of return journey – a great vintage rail- Garry Krischock PINE RIVERS We’re a young thirty-five year old
On Thursday 26 November, the regular morning teas and lunches at Pine Rivers Probus Club celebrated its the Park. thirty-fifth Anniversary. It has been great to keep our circle Owing to current restrictions the of Probian friends intact with the celebrations were held in the Pine many difficulties this pandemic has Rivers Park and was attended by RLO imposed on us, and I certainly look Mel Fursman and his wife Helen. forward to the fellowship that Probus Our club was started with only five has provided to me. members and over time has grown to our current membership of approxi- As we gradually get back to normal, mately one hundred. we will be having our annual Christ- We have been unable to meet in mas party back in the Pine Rivers the local Bowls Club for some Bowls Club in December and catch- RLO Mel Fursman and Pine Rivers months, and, to keep up the social ing up with friends we have not seen Club President Marilyn Pope, with side of our club, we have been having for a while. the birthday cake
28 The Queensland Probian - www.paqnetwork.com.au February 2021 !"#$%&'#(&)*+&)$'#(& Jeni Neary compiled this information from monthly newsletters submitted by affiliated Probus clubs. To follow up, your club secretary can provide the telephone numbers of clubs on this list.
Topic Virtual Speaker/Speaker Club Railway Hotels in Australia Scott Whittaker Bowen The Death of Inland Australia Everald Crompton Albany Creek A Scotsman’s Garden in Italy Ursula Maffey Bribie Island QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute Clare Blake Bridgeman Downs Angel Flight Barry Collis Springwood Running Five Star Resorts in Australia & NZ Robyn Pontynen Hope Island Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Doug Buerger Coomera Valley Rural Fire Brigades Janet Scott Emu Park Leprosy Lazoret at Peel Island Peter Ludlow Holland Park Central Sculptor of Public Art Works Dr Rhyl Hinwood Indooroopilly Life in Romanian Villages Erica Botto Sherwood Off the Beatty Track Michael Beatty Ipswich East Life and Music of Doris Day Dennis Wayper Ithaca Food Bank Sarah Collie The Gap Dear Sir – Letters to the Editor Crispin Walters Mt Ommaney Travel in a COVID Climate Greg Hopper, Trade Travel Pimpana Cooking for Life in Developing Countries Tony Blake My Ommaney Mission Possible Volunteers Gail Harrower Springwood Grave Tales Chris Adams Redlands Osteoporosis: Whys & Wherefore of Exercise Professor Belinda Beck Sunnybank Pandemics – Past, Present and Future Rolf Rekort Mt Tamborine Mens’
Sharing Activities Topics, Locations, Activities Club Tour Hervey Bay and Fraser Island Algester and Districts Mini Cruise Sunset Cruise on Lady Brisbane on the Brisbane River Carseldine Day Trip Maleny Botanical Gardens and Bird World Bribie Island Day Trip Whale Watching at Tangalooma Resort Carseldine Day Trip Old Fernvale Country Restaurant and Bakery Coomera Valley Tour Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology Everton Tour Roma Street Parklands Holland Park Central Mini Cruise Sea World Luncheon Cruise Hope Island Tour Elderslie House, Pullenvale Indooroopilly Shopping Trip Golden Circle Outlet at Capalaba Ipswich East Tour Tramways Museum, Ferny Grove Ithaca Tour GOMA (Gallery of Modern Art) Kenmore Village Cabin/Caravan Trip Treasure Island, Biggera Waters My Ommaney Day Tour Gympie, Mary Valley, Imbil Redcliffe City Mixed Mini Cruise Hamilton to the Gold Coast Paddington Tour Cobb and Co Museum, Toowoomba Warwick Combined
Probus Club Activity and Interest Groups Fishing, Writers, Garden Gurus, Mah-jong, Dine Out, Board Games, Happy Wanderers Walking, Trivia, Progressive Lunches, Armchair Travellers, Loud Shirt Day, Bridge, Movie Buffs, Jewellery and Craft, Bush Walking, Holly Jolly Dress-up Day, Poetry club, BYO Picnics, Canasta, Caravanning, Photography, Scrabble, Men’s Interest and Chat group, Grumpy Old Men.
February 2021 The Queensland Probian - www.paqnetwork.com.au 29 BARGARA AND DISTRICT MIXED A great way to celebrate Probus Day Our Three-in-One Celebration took place in October. Probus Day was combined with our annual Car Rally and Friendship Day which had been cancelled earlier in the year. Cars left beach-side Bargara, heading for Baldwin Wet- lands, where we gathered for games followed by a Pizza lunch and Probus Day cake. This was a wonderful Probus Day filled with fun, friend- ship fellowship and certainly did not forget the food! And they’re off, under the flag of Ray Strong!
President Val Watson cuts the cake. Winners are grinners Members admiring the cake
• It is always good to invite WAVELL the local Member to your An interesting visit from Probus Meeting to hear of issues. Carwyn Arnold • Set up members to under- Our Guest Speaker for the August study a duty so there is meeting at the Club was Carwyn always support available. Arnold, Probus Liaison Officer. • Take a team approach so Carwyn indicated that all clubs are that there is always back- having difficulties maintaining and up support rather than getting new members and offered the one person having to do Carwyn Arnold, Probus Liaison Officer following thoughts: everything. our latest Guest Speaker and Club member • Members should be on the lookout • Remember a Club is only Paul Wildman for people in the age group three as good as each member’s to five years younger than them- participation. There was certainly much to think selves and encourage them to join. • Australia has half the number of about in the lively, sometimes • Local councils issue a monthly Probus members in the world. provocative talk that Carwyn gave us newsletter and this could be used • Overseas clubs have few female and we shall certainly benefit from it as a means of advertising the Club. members and do not have trips. both as members and as a club. MARYBOROUGH COMBINED Our Post-Melbourne Cup Day Celebration Our Monthly Meeting always falls after Melbourne Cup Day, so, this year, we decided to have a Post Melbourne Cup Celebration at our November meeting. The ladies searched their wardrobes for hats and outfits that had not been worn for a while in this year of COVID. The gentlemen upgraded their usual casual attire. Judging for the best Ladies and Gentlemen Outfits took place and Barbara Turner was a winner with a great Cup Day hat, while Tony Allport certainly looked the part being very dapper in his Race Day clothes - even down to the binoculars hat he sported to get a closer look at the fillies! Winners are grinners and Tony Allport and Barbara Turner Just a bit of fun to brighten up our meeting. played the role to perfection.
30 The Queensland Probian - www.paqnetwork.com.au February 2021 CARSELDINE Maroon Dam excursion On Sunday, 6th September, which just happened to be Fathers’ Day, six energetic Carseldine Probians, Len and Dot Smyth, John and Bev Culver- house, and Allan (me) and Bronwen Howlett, left the comfort of their The gang at Maroon Dam homes for an adventurous camping experience at Maroon Dam Covid 19 restrictions necessitated the taking of our own drinking water together with an ensuite for hot show- ers. The fact that Len parks his van at Moogerah allowed us to take my boat on the back of Len’s truck even though I have two to- balls on the Commodore. Apart from a persistent SE wind the weather was wonderful all week Monday morning came, and we decided to launch the boat and set the red-claw pots. Len and I prepared the boat, while John took on the task of cutting up the bait with his favourite sharp knife…. Ooops! A Len Smyth, our intrepid helmsman Our six-day catch change of plans. Len and I would set the pots while Bev took John to the Wednesday produced only three to Bunjurgen to the Kooroomba Vine- Boonah hospital to have his finger red claw, so off we went to the Scenic yard and Lavender Farm halfway sewn back on. Rim Brewery at Mt Alford for lunch between Boonah and Mt Alford for a Undaunted, Tuesday, after checking and a beverage to wash down a beau- beautiful lunch. the pots to produce only one red tiful “Wurst“ luncheon. Saturday saw John and Bev depart claw, we all headed to Boonah for Thursday continued our unproduc- for home as necessitated by other lunch at the Dugandan hotel. All tive catch and produced only one red travel plans. claw. We decided to explore south of good, but we didn’t fare too well with Sunday Len and Dot took their van the rissoles They did, however, come Maroon, so followed Burnett Creek back to Moogerah while Bron and I in handy for wheel chocks on the car- Road up into the mountain range to had a leisurely breakfast and packed avans as the camping ground is not where Burnett Creek State Forest very level. Speaking of which, the meets Mount Nothofagus National the van till Len returned to tow the spot Len chose to position his van Park on the other side of the NSW boat back to Brisbane caused the raising of the draw bar, so border - beautiful country indeed. Thanks to our wonderful travelling high Dot had a nose bleed from the Friday saw an unpromising catch of companions for a magnificent week of altitude every time she climbed into only five red claw. So we decided to escape from lockup. the van remove the pots a day early and head Allan Howlett FOREST LAKE This is our year - that was! Forest Lake Probus Club started 2020 full of enthusiasm. Our new committee, led by Ellen Hobb, were very keen to plan activities for the year. Then came Covid. Even though our Facebook site kept us in touch with each other, it was an exciting day when we were able to meet again in Octo- ber. Our first outing, a picnic at Colleges Crossing, was fol- lowed by lunches, morning teas and then a very Happy Christmas Lunch held at the Blue Fin Club with a visit from Santa. The firm friendships made at Probus has helped our members get through a very difficult year. David Grant, Past President, Ellen Hobb, President 2020 Best wishes for a happier and safer 2021. and Don Mitchell, Past President, of the Rotary Club of Judith Weston Forest Lake.
February 2021 The Queensland Probian - www.paqnetwork.com.au 31 To the point TAKE Probian Puzzler Scandinavian vacuum- 10 The pick of the puzzles that perplex cleaner manufacturer Probians. After five minutes, you may Electrolux used the following Items of passing interest cheat by consulting the answer below… slogan in its British promotion campaign: ‘Nothing sucks Compiled by Jarvis Finger Three large ladies stood like an Electrolux’. Kenmore Millennium Probus Club under an umbrella but none of them got wet. Why didn’t any of them Did you know? TALES OF THE AMUSING, get wet? y! ODD, AND OUTRAGEOUS Crike The only bird that can fly This milk’s off! backwards: Hummingbird The only animal besides Windy tale IN THE 1930s, the head teacher at Mareeba State School in north Queensland would often delegate two boys to go to humans that can get Three retirees, each with a the local cafe to pick up his lunch. His lunch was served on a sunburn: Pig hearing loss, were playing crockery plate which was placed in a large cloth serviette and ‘Fortnight’ is a contraction of golf one fine March day. tied at the top with a loop made for carrying. A lidded, enamel the 2 words ‘fourteen nights’. One remarked to the billycan of fresh milk was also supplied. other, “Windy, isn’t it?” On the way back to school, temptation would often win out The only president to win a and the boys would drink about one-third of the milk, replacing Pulitzer: John F. Kennedy, “No,” the second man it with water from a tap at the side of the Advanx Garage which for Profiles in Courage. replied, “it’s Thursday.” was in the process of being built. The third man chimed in, Over time the garage was completed and the boys were “So am I. Let’s have a beer.” not aware that the tap was now being used by the mechanics Ooopps! Did I to wash their hands, equipment or car parts. This meant that say that? Ageing quips a residue of kerosene and petrol was left on the tap. Since the did boys did not taste the milk after this re昀lling exercise, they Life is like a roll of toilet not realise the milk now had a clear kerosene 昀avour to it. paper. The closer you get to the end, the faster it goes. “I have kept Chris at home. He has an acre in his side.” The idea is to die young as – Parent’s note to teacher late as possible.
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