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Page 2 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 13th March 2019 Wednesday, 13th March 2019 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 3 Shot in Arm for Old Council Chambers Stop Sign Runner Causes Crash The old Allora Shire of the existing strong A 27-years-old Inglewood Council building at the room, although the survey man was fi ned after he drove corner of Warwick and marker will be retained; past a stop sign, causing a Forde Streets will see raising the height of the two vehicle crash at Allora some major improvement building; re-stumping the thanks to funding from the building; construction of a on Thursday. Government new access ramp to the Local police, fi re and and Southern Downs eastern side of the building; ambulance crews were Regional Council. construction of an extension called to the scene of a two The building is listed on for the provision of a new vehicle traffi c crash at the the Local Heritage Register accessible toilet facility with intersection of Forde Street and Council sought advice associated plumbing works; and Dalrymple Creek Road, from structural engineers, and exterior and interior Allora, at approximately who drew up the plans to repainting. 1pm. conduct the work. The successful tenderer Police enquiries revealed A Heritage Impact is Toowoomba-based that a sedan drove past a Assessment was conducted Taddio Building Group, who stop sign and impacted with prior to planning approval will endeavour to use local the side of a van. being granted. sub-contractors wherever Both persons were The work being possible. Queensland Government’s The works are due to be uninjured and did not require undertaken will include The tender price was Works for Queensland completed by 31st May this Police and firefighters on scene of the two vehicle crash at Forde Street and Dalrymple Creek Road. demolition of the existing $314,000. (W4Q) program was year. treatment by paramedics. toilet block; demolition Funding through the $275,000. Warwick Woman to face 16 charges “Free Trade” has destroyed the manufacturing industry in Flat tyres sparks highway fire A 29-years-old Warwick as well as suspected stolen Letters to the Editor A 50-years-old Warwick fi elds were put at risk, with Australia. The car industry is gone. The dairy industry is on female will face court on property. man has been charged with damage caused to fencing its last legs and grain production is only profi table for large 16 charges, after she was As a result of the search Dear Sir, careless driving, after a fl at and telegraph poles. integrated enterprises. arrested by Allora Police on a 29-years-old Warwick If you really want to see small to medium rural enterprises tyre on his vehicle sparked The incident caused the Re: Recovery from Rural Disasters & Debt. All of us, that Wednesday for committing female was arrested and have had, or have, any rural connection, will be appalled by remain viable in our country, and help them to recover from spot fi res to the side of the highway to be closed to various offences. later charged with a total the sheer magnitude of the recent rural disasters — fi erce recent catastrophic events, exercise your vote at the coming New England Highway on traffi c for over two hours. At 12pm on Wednesday of 16 offences ranging droughts and years of hand-feeding stock, followed by raging election in May, very carefully. Friday. The man is due to face Allora Police determined from possession of a bushfi res, and unprecedented fl oods. Many city people, like Police will allege that his charges at Warwick Name & address supplied they had cause to intercept dangerous drug, possession those in Townsville, have suffered equally, but at least they between about 3pm and Magistrates Court at a later have Local Authorities, and generally insurance policies that a vehicle travelling on the of weapons, possession 4pm on Friday, a vehicle the date. help with recovery. Dear Editor, Dalrymple Creek Road at of tainted property, driving man was driving sustained Allora Police remind Very few of the rural community will have been able to afford Banning the watering of livestock is not the answer Talgai. whilst an irrelevant sub- a fl at tyre whilst travelling motorists that negligence suffi cient insurance to cover all fi re and fl ood losses. Although I have been contacted by residents from throughout the The search of the vehicle stance was present in the north on the New England on the road can have a fl ow communities and good people like “Blaze Aid” do much to who are concerned by the recent ban resulted in the location of a blood, along with a range Highway between Warwick on effect that impacts on the restore hope and morale, the ultimate return to normality on the watering of livestock with council-sourced water. quantity of amphetamines, of miscellaneous drug and and Allora, with friction entire community, ranging and economic viability is in the hands of the affected people I appreciate that we are in drought and that the council is pharmaceuticals, weapons, traffi c offences. themselves and their banks. focused on ensuring that precious water is only used for sparks causing a number of from a small inconvenience My understanding of “Negative Gearing”, is that circumstance appropriate purposes. I do however believe that banning the spot fi res to the side of the through to a major disruption where a person pledges existing property as surety for a watering of livestock is, on balance, the wrong way to go due highway. or safety issue. loan, to wholly cover the cost of purchasing additional income to its economic and social impacts, and I have written to Mayor Several adjoining crop producing property or equipment. Dobie to express my concerns. The cost of borrowing, i.e. the interest on the loan can be People everywhere tell me that the drought that we’re Moving or having a clean out? offset against taxable incomes, being as it is, a genuine cost experiencing is one of the worst in living memory. It has of production. From personal experience, I know that the heavily impacted agricultural production, incomes, and the majority of rural enterprise relies on this fi nancial system, and broader economy in and around Warwick and on the Granite FREE PACKING BOXES This Week’s Specials could not survive without it. Belt. Many mum-and-dad primary producers have had no - size approximately 21x29x15cm high Honey Soy Pork Spare Ribs . kg Mr Bill Shorten, and the ALP, regard all rural property owners net income for more than twelve months. State government $12.99 as overly rewarded “Fat Cats”, and could not care less that - collect from Allora Advertiser offi ce EFTPOS assistance programs for on-farm water infrastructure are AVAILABLE Quarter Lamb ...... $11.90 kg the adoption of his fi nancial policy would decimate them. One out of these people’s reach, and the commercial carting of of his avowed intentions, if elected to power in May 2019 is to non-potable water is uneconomic in the quantities that they Smoked Cheese Kabana . $15.99 kg abolish “Negative Gearing”. use. Driving into town in a ute and buying a few days’ supply WEATHER FORECAST from the town standpipe is the only option for many. Taking Chicken Maryland ...... $6.40 kg Rustic Food with Day Forecast Min/Max this option away imposes severe hardship on many already ALLORA R.S.L. a Restaurant Flair 2kg Bulk Buy Mince ...... kg struggling people and will worsen the economic effects of the WED Partly Cloudy. Hot. 18 34 $12.25 Cafe drought. THU Rain. Afternoon Clouds. Warm. 18 33 2kg Bulk Buy Sausages $10.99 kg 8am until 2.30pm As our state member of parliament, I will be pleased to assist FRI Heavy Rain Late. Cloudy. Warm. 17 33 Cafe Wednesday - Sunday the council to get on top of our water problems if they feel SAT Scattered Storms. Mild. Humid. 17 28 (WHILE STOCKS LAST) that I can help. But we live in a region dependent on primary Restaurant SUN Cloudy. Mild. 16 24 FREE www.allorabutchery.com.au industries. Banning the watering of stock is not the answer DELIVERY 5.30pm until 8pm to our water problems. Whatever emergency measures may MON Mostly Sunny. Mild. 15 25 ALLORA’S OWN WOOD SMOKED Friday & Saturday need to be put in place by council to supply Warwick and HAM AND BACON NOW AVAILABLE! Stanthorpe with water, they must also provide water to people TODAY’S QUOTE who need to water their animals during the drought. P: 4666 3542 “When you know the right answers, nobody asks 68 Herbert Street, Allora. - Aaron Vietheer James Lister MP Allora RSL Hall, Warwick Street. M: 0407 045 267 you the right questions.” Member for Southern Downs Ph 4666 3355 - 0428 627 107 Page 4 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 13th March 2019 Wednesday, 13th March 2019 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 5 Deuchar, Sacred Heart to Celebrate its Centennial “Mate” School Program “Will 100 years on bring McMonagle married Mr much needed rain again?” Stephen Ryan with the First Holy Communion a Rosslyn It was 1919 and the On Tuesday 12th March, Bradfi eld and Shirley Henry were in the Michael Jeh from Griffi th with Parish Priests of Rev E grip of the nations major University presented the Carroll and J Hennessy. drought, until early March “Mate” Programme for year In a few weeks time the brought 123ml of rain and 7 students, who have arrived Deuchar Church, which the original ceremony date at the school this year. overlooks the beautiful was postponed. Therefore, The Scope Club of Allora Glengallan Valley will on 23rd March 1919 over is funding this with money celebrate 100 years since 500 people were present for allocated from a Grant this opening day. All past the opening ceremony by from the Heritage Bank and present parishioners His Grace Archbishop Duhig Toowoomba, which was and locals are invited to help of the Sacred Heart Church received last year. celebrate this centenary. at Deuchar. This program will be The centennial In just four years the repeated each year while celebration will be held on Allora St Patricks’s Parish remaining funds allow. Saturday 23 March 1919, under the direction of Rev E 11am Mass followed by Carroll erected a Presbytery, a shared long lunch. Tea New Allora School and Convent and coffee will be supplied, followed with the Church at please bring along a plate to Deuchar. lodge First time BNB owners “We came up from gardens in Allora, Dalrymple share for lunch. Many families in the Sacred Heart Church at Deuchar. Graham and Carol Bell to have a look and Lodge comes with two The Sacred Heart fell in love with the place.” district donated land, money at only $10 following the contact Monique Bryson owners initially looked at Dalrymple queens size rooms (one Historical booklet will also Mr and Mrs Bell plan and time to erect the little service. on 0487 848 280 or Greg The new owners of Lodge just before Christmas. with private ensuite) and be available for purchase to continue operating ‘Church upon the Hill’. For more details, please Collins on 0408 673 763. the Dalrymple Lodge, “We weren’t really in another room with two king The Deuchar Railway Graham and Carol Bell, the market for anything, we Dalrymple Lodge as is, with size beds. Station was constructed are promising more of the were just having a look and their son to also help out . Sleeping from two to six and opened in 1878, which same high-quality service our Agent said this place “Why change a good guests, the lodge is perfect assisted in the arrival of the the Allora Bed and Breakfast was available and it all went thing?” Mr Bell said. for a getaway with friends, white bricks travelling from (BNB) is known for. from there,” Mr Bell said. Set amongst beautiful family or a wedding party. Brisbane for the erection of the church. With a unique (at that time) marbled altar (donated by the Dwan family) BED AND BREAKFAST ALLORA and the beautiful stained- glass windows, along with the hammer-beamed ceiling with diagonal sarking, the Immerse yourself in the Sacred Heart has certainly Retreat to ambience of 2 acres of made a lasting impression manicured lawns and on many who attend, visit, the country meticulously planned and and travel past by car or Dalrymple Lodge www.dalrymplelodge.com.au steam train. maintained gardens. 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There thanked the Southern living in the district along Allora P-10 State School News Day was an enjoyable day were 13 models of all ages Downs Regional Council with previous residents with many locals attending. ranging from one to fi fty for their Community Grant returning for the event. The fashion parade plus. supporting non for profi t The hall will greatly commenced at 11am. It was a pleasure to have organisations. benefi t from the new and Clothing was supplied from Deputy Mayor Joe McNally The day was a success improved facilities. Allora’s 1 team achieved 7.20pm, Secondary 7.30pm Target Country, Warwick. and Councillor Cheryl bringing together families Runners-Up after a - 9.10pm. Entry cost is $3 Mrs Shirley Erhardt did Windle present on the day. big day of competition. per person or $5 a family. an excellent job comparing President Ken Morris Congratulations to both Orry We would love to see you all and Alex who were selected there! to compete at the Southern Students are also Downs tennis selection running a Footy Tipping carnival, coming up soon. competition as part of their fundraising endeavours. Year 10 Canberra Trip Booklets will be available Fundraising shortly. If you wish to be TRADERS OF SELECTED GRAINS, A disco “Into the Jungle” a part of this competition, for the whole school will be SEEDS & PULSES please contact Mr Brad held on Friday 22 March Johnson at the school. Entry at the school’s assembly to the competition is $55, hall. Food and drinks will payable on collection of your We are buying: be on offer. The theme booklet. The competition will be jungle / green & begins shortly. • Mung Beans • Canola Anna (left) and Georgina at Darling Downs Swimming Carnival. brown. Primary 5.30pm - • Sunfl owers • Soybeans Darling Downs Swimming breaststroke event and • Birdseeds Carnival placed second in the 100m Last week, one Allora breaststroke event at State School student Gatton on Wednesday 6 Call Keith Weier, our local agent from secondary and quite March. Claire placed fourth on 0418 201 663 a few primary students in the 100m breaststroke, for our latest pricing options. represented our school and but unfortunately was .46 the Central Downs at the 13- seconds off selection. 19 Years and 10-12 Years Despite swimming comp- Darling Downs Swimming etitively and making Carnivals. Congratulations qualifying times, other to Anna on her selection in swimmers also missed the Darling Downs 13-19 selection. Years swim team to compete Central Downs Tennis at the State Carnival. 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Welcome Home England to his Parents On his third trip A right royal welcome was tendered to Ernest Lyford & Annie Jane out in 1955, he was eight Allora lads who have lately Rebe Cave on the 2nd of offered employment on returned from the front, the function November 1924., He was a poll shorthorn stud, being held in the Protestant Hall on the second youngest of fi ve “Woomargama”, near Friday night. The gathering was one of children. They lived on the Holbrook and Albury. This the largest ever witnessed in Allora. Cr. property “Fairy Cottage”. He is where he met his wife W. J. T. Neale occupied the chair and was still working at “Fairy June, who was working as stated that he was more than delighted Cottage” when World War a station cook at the time. especially since it was the first occasion II broke out from 1939- June had two children since he was elected chairman of the 1945, he had to work on Jeffery and Christine. Frank Frank Cave. the property all day and at & June married in 1956, they Allora Shire Council to preside at a Dwyer St in Gatton, he campervan, camper trailer function of this sort. On behalf of the night and on the weekends then went on to have two 1969 excursion train to Allora in the Allora railway yards. he served his country in the sons together Anthony and resided there for the last or in the later years his residents of the district he welcomed Land Army. Up until his last Andrew. Anthony was born 14 years, where he found caravan. He wasn’t fi nished the lads home again after serving their Cross, son of Mr. and days he still had the habit whilst living in Holbrook. that you could move to town working yet! At 88 years of King and Country on the battle fields. Mrs. W. H. Cross of or wearing his watch on the In 1991 Frank decided and have great neighbours age, Frank was buying old Each of the men, Privates B. Ranger Allora, previously inside of his wrist, so that the to venture north to QLD, that not only look out for camper trailers and doing M.M., S. Tickle, Shooter, A. Crisp, H. S. reported missing in light would not refl ect from buying a place in the your welfare but become them up a little to update Slatter, L. Masters M.M., and Lieutenant air operations, now his watch face. Lockyer Valley where Frank great friends. Many a time them and then sold them R. W. Brown was the recipient of a gold presumed killed; “Happy Hour” was enjoyed, on. Anthony took Frank on His fi rst trip out to went back to work, this time pendant, the presentations being made Lieutenant Keith Australia was in 1949 on for his sons Anthony and when Jeff would come over a nostalgic journey in the by the chairman. White, husband of the ship “Dorrick” to bring Andrew at their concrete and have a drink, a lot of caravan, 2 years ago visiting Mrs. K. White, stud cattle from England garden statue and ornament good stories were shared. many of the properties he Allora’s Past 50 years ago March Gympie, killed in Memories were brought to has fi rst worked on when he for Dalgety-Winchcome business “Concrete Artistry”. 1969 action in New Guinea; & Elders. He returned to Staff at the factory would life when Jeff produced a came out to Australia. “Oh Private Maurice F. England on the “Stathore” often see Frank making the laptop and showed Frank — I remember this road” ALLORA SHIRE ship then returned to Latex moulds or loading up “Fairy Cottage” using new was a repetitive sentence on Hegarty, son of Mr. Australia on the ship “SS the ute to deliver and sell the technology google maps. He the expedition. COUNCIL and Mrs. W. Hegarty, Herofshire”. Frank had to ornaments & statues around could tell Jeff about where he He was very much A Special Train sponsored by the of Pampas, killed in fi nd work in Australia to pay to various markets. Frank grew up as a boy. Val & Kay loved and respected by RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY will action in New Guinea. be arriving at Allora on Saturday, 8th for his fare back to England also loved going for trips would already look to see if all his family and friends, Allora’s Past 25 each time. This is where in the truck with the boys, the blinds were opened or and will be dearly missed March, 1969, at 1.15 p.m. Any persons The train leaving Hendon station. years ago March he worked on the wharfs in seeing all different parts if the papers were taken off immensely. But he will never who have any old photographs or 1994 where William took up a position as Adelaide and whilst there of QLD and NSW. Frank the chair outside, that was be forgotten. It was an documents are asked to bring same manager. William was ordained in 1877 spent time with his sister loved talking about where a sign to say — Well Frank honour to have known him along to the train. It would be Patterson Reunion and served at parishes in southern Rebe who had came out he has been in the truck to is up and about today! He and have him in our lives. appreciated if as many residents as Sixty descendants of the Rev. William Queensland until his death in 1897. All beforehand. He went in style everyone. Frank had a great thoroughly enjoyed having Andrew & Ros would like possible could meet the train and Patterson from as far away as Bega in those at the reunion were descended going home, because he work ethic, something he the good company of his to thank the community of welcome the visitors. N.S.W., and including some from Allora, from David, one of the eight children of had to sail on the passenger passed on to his children. A neighbours. Allora for their kind words Lex Ellwood, Shire Clerk. liners, where we heard that lesson a lot of people could Frank enjoyed travelling of sympathy on behalf of attended a family reunion in Warwick. the Rev. and Mrs. Patterson, who there were pretty American learn today. around the countryside Frank. Allora’s Past 75 years ago March The Rev. Patterson, with his wife and arrived in Australia as a four year old. girls travelling as well. Its Frank later moved to whether it was in the 1944 family, migrated to Australia from David started his working life in the tin County Armagh, Ireland, arriving in mines at Stanthorpe before purchasing Roll of Honour Sydney in 1859. They then travelled to a 90 acre farm at Swan Creek. A Names of servicemen with connections Moreton Bay by steamer, over the descendant of one of David Patterson to Allora which appeared on the Honour Great Dividing Range by bullock and his wife’s eleven children still lives St. Patricks School News Roll published in the Courier-Mail on wagon, stopping at Warwick on the way on the original Swan Creek farm. 10th March 1944 are: Sergeant W. N. to Canning Creek near Millmerran Colin Newport

Darling Downs Swimming children wishing to compete their sports houses. Parents The Allora Advertiser Trials Cross Country Next in the competitive events are of children not returning to Congratulations to Brett, Wednesday listed below; Children born: school will need to see a Distributed throughout Allora, Goomburra, Mt. Marshall, Forest Springs, Deuchar, Hendon, Upper Matilda, William and Jonte Next Wednesday we join • 2013/2014 (5/6) will run teacher before departing the Wheatvale, Talgai, Clifton, Tudor Valley and Warwick. for their efforts during last St Francis De Sales Clifton 500m; golf course so their names - Copyright in all advertising and Editorial material, except where otherwise week’s Darling Downs at the Allora Golf Course at • 2011/2012 (7/8) will run can be marked off and Phone: 4666 3089 Email: [email protected] held, resides at all times with The Allora Advertiser, such copyright will not be Swimming carnival in 9am for a 9.30am start. A 1km; recorded as absent for the released to any other party except by written permission. Production charges Published every Wednesday by OurNews Pty. Ltd., Gatton. They represented participation event will be • 2009/2010 (9, 10)will run afternoon back at school. and reproduction fees will apply. both their school and the run for those students not 2km; and; Sports houses and team 53 Herbert Street, Allora Qld 4362 Printed by APN Print, 56 Kenilworth Street, - Errors and Omissions Policy: All care is taken in the production of Southern Downs District wishing to take part in the • 2007/2008 (11,12) will run colours are on the school’s Warwick Qld 4370 advertisements. Errors, if drawn to our attention promptly, will be corrected in proudly and in the right competitive events. Children 3km. internet for your convenience DEADLINES: Display Advertising 1pm Monday the next issue. Refunds may be given. The proprietor of The Allora Advertiser spirit. All students reported will need a hat, sunscreen Children may access- under ‘Newsletters’. Classifi eds Advertising 5pm Monday cannot be held responsible for errors or their subsequent effects. The right is achieving personal bests in (applied before arrival) and orise their sports uniform Editorial 5pm Monday reserved to alter, abbreviate or omit advertisements for any reason. their respective events. plenty of water. Distances for with colours to represent Page 10 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 13th March 2019 Wednesday, 13th March 2019 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 11 Mr Cameron’s tender of 125 years. Fifty Pound per annum was They fi rst met in Yap accepted by a vote of three Yan’s Cottage a building Local Government History to two – one alderman being (crn. Drayton & Forde absent”. The correspondent Streets) owned by Alderman took the council members Samuel Gordon, rented for to task as their main object the use as a Town Hall for a seemed to be to levy as period of six months for 5/- high taxes as possible on per week. In 1870 tenders the Goomburra property and were called for the erection exonerate everyone else. of the fi rst Town Hall, fronting Plans interrupted He talked of the unfairness Forde Street (site on crn. In October 1863 a report and that ‘they will be sure to Warwick & Forde Streets). titled, Provincial News, defeat the very objects they The building now known in the North Australian, had in view when petitioning as ‘The Old Shire Hall’ was An artist’s impression of Yap Yan’s Cottage. Brisbane, newspaper stated for incorporation”. completed in December was formed in 1915. The Street on 17th December that a public meeting was It can be said that even 1907. The Mayor at the time results of the fi rst election 1960, J Hoey was Chairman held in the Dalrymple Hotel, though there were many was T Muir with Aldermans of councillors were Messrs with councillors Nussey, Allora on 25th September. trials and tribulations in Whitman, Gordon, Bell, Dean, Sharpe and Cameron Frizzell, Agnew, Sparksman, The object of the meeting setting up the Council, it Crookey, McMillan, Cooke, for Division No. 1, Messrs Holmes, Matthews, Mullins, was the desirability of went on to look after the Shannon, Ludgate, Kennedy Alford, Holmes and Muir for Jurgensen and Deacon incorporating the township. needs of the Allora and and Holmes. Division No. 2 and Messrs representing the three Several resolutions in district people for the next The Shire of Allora Allen, Cocks and Whitehead divisions. This building now favour of the idea were Allora’s first Town Hall built on site now occupied by the Allora & District Historical Society. The building for Division No. 3. houses the Allora Sports passed unanimously with which faced Forde Street was built by James Dougall for a cost of One Hundred and Eighty Four pounds At the opening of the Museum. utmost harmony and good in 1870. It measured 35 feet by 18 feet with a main room and two ante rooms. The hardwood timber Days for Girls Sewing Day Council Chambers in Herbert fellowship. The meeting was was sawn out by hand. The pine came from Highfields. A very succ- store. Locals in need are interrupted with the news Macalister for presentation it was to defend themselves lord one thousand eight essful and pro- being given $25 vouchers to that ‘some ill-favoured black to the Government. against the encroachment of hundred and sixty-nine in ductive morning spend on sanitary product, sheep in the community not It seems that Mr C H the squatter. The squatter the thirty-third year of Her of sewing and deodorant and shampoo. having a taste for public Green, the then owner of was Lord of the Plains majesty’s reign socialising was Stephanie Mills, owner, has WANTED! meetings’ broke into the Goomburra Station from and did not like to hear the …….. Sam W Blackall held on March 7th in Allora. these goods on special so store of Mr Ramsdale and which the town area was word farmer mentioned. In By his excellency’s Eighteen enthusiastic ladies the money goes just a little If you’re a PRODUCER, BEEKEEPER, walked off with the cash box. annexed was not popular. Parliament, it was said, what command launched the 2019 Days further. It is a drop in the VINTNER, ARTISAN, DEMONSTRATOR OF Six years on The townspeople felt a was the use of throwing Arthur Hodgson for Girls year. Many new ocean but a little “something” LOST TRADES or CRAFTSPERSON this is your chance to show-off your wares The Warwick Argus and considerable amount of open land on the Downs, a God save the Queen components were fi nished to show we are thinking of indignation for the peculiar and added to the collection them. and talents at the Tenterfi eld Chronicle’s Allora district that would not grow a The First Council style of impounding of items ready for packing. Our last 200 kits have Allora 150 Year Celebration in July. correspondent reported that eschalot”. In writing the history of adopted by him. He not New fl annelette was pre- been sent to Vanuatu and on Tuesday 20th January The Proclamation was local government in Allora, only impounded stock from pared and PUL (poly West Timor. Interested? 1869, a public meeting was printed in the Queensland Marjorie Deacon did not fi nd his own run but from his urethane laminate) taken to Next Packing Day is Phone Leah Kelly on 0412 930 637 held at Mr Erhart’s hotel to Gazette Vol. X, 7th August any record to show there was purchased blocks in the be cut. Thursday, 11th April, from consider the advisability of 1869, No.64: - an election for Alderman. Town Reserves. Mr Green Fund raising was dis- 9.00am at Mary Mackillop petitioning the Government THE MUNICIPALLITY OF The fi rst Council comprised Heaps of displays and activities have already moved the impounded cussed and the group will Meeting Room. Our aim is to incorporate the town. ALLORA PROCLAMATION of Alderman Francis Kates been planned - Mr Alexander Cameron stock to his own yards at continue with State of Origin to pack fi ve hundred kits, By his excellency Samuel (Mayor), Samuel Gordon, e Street Parade e Pioneer Dinner was voted as chairman. Goomburra before taking Doubles, sale of knitted which will be our biggest wensley Blackall, P O’Callaghan, Alexander with MC Gary A resolution to that effect them to the pound the next and crocheted goods and a pack to date. e Bullock Crossing Esquire. Governor and Shannon, Isaac Hardwick Fogarty day. The owners of the raffl e, probably a multi- draw Yes, we can do it! So was moved by Mr Edward commander in chief of and J Gallagher. e Talgai Homestead stock were then charged one. helpers keep up your good Anderson and seconded The colonly of queensland Open e Vintage Cars impoundment for the distant Disgruntled The DFG donation of work and see you there. by Mr Hardwick. The and its dependants e Penny Farthing travelled from Goomburra, correspondent $1000 to the women and New members and e Fashions Through advantages of municipal Bicycles Government enumerated not from where they were The proclamation was The correspondent for girls of Cunnamulla is being helpers welcome. The Years At Mary were, having control of town originally grazing. It can be dated 21st July 1869 in the the Darling Downs Gazette distributed through the IGA Poppins House e 50 Year Reunion of roads, the commonage understood from the above name of Municipality of Allora and General Advertiser, e Memorial To Fallen Allora State School and the expenditure of a report, why the townspeople in the County of Merivale, Toowoomba wrote on the Soldiers Year 10 Class considerable sum of money wanted more control of the parish of Allora and Leslie. 20th October, 1869 of his …plus lots more. in town improvements. town area and commonage Included in the proclamation observation of the last The resolution was carried adjacent. were the measurements and meeting of the Allora Council unanimously and a In her book ‘Allora’s area of the town using terms at which the business was Thanks to our Silver Sponsors - committee was formed to Hundred Years’, Majorie of measurement in chains, the election of a Town Clerk. DARWALLA, THOMPSON LONGHORN, RAILWAY & draw up a petition. It was Deacon recorded that at the links, degrees and minutes. He reported that the council COMMERICAL HOTELS, PURSEHOUSE RURAL, reported that a large number Jubilee celebrations in July It was signed by Sam W members acted without RAY BUNCH, ALLORA ADVERTISER and Proudly Blackall: - dignity and that “ through WARWICK DAILY NEWS of persons were present. 1919, Patrick O’Callaghan, supported the disgraceful conduct of It was one of the most one of the fi rst Alderman Given under my hand by SDRC The Best Little Town on the Downs one alderman(out of pity successful and unanimous said “That the answer to and the Seal of the colony FREE family friendly event - Bring a plate to share I omit his name this time) - Celebrating 150 Years on meetings ever held in Allora. the question of why Allora at government house, there was a shameful scene 20th & 21st July A petition was duly wanted a Municipality in Brisbane, this 7th day of SUNDAY, 14th APRIL 2019 of recrimination and abuse. forwarded to the Hon. A those early days, was that august in the year of our at Stuart Henry Park, Allora from 11.00am Page 12 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 13th March 2019 Wednesday, 13th March 2019 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 13 Allora Night Bowls Notes This week’s results will you to Paul Parker Painter tray prize comes from Percy CREATIVE CORNER at least put the Zoolanders for donating the chocolate Fruits. 5th March – Round 7 - on the board. Rink 1. – blocks each week. Thank Did anyone guess who Breaking News - ASSAULT The Land Crusiers 28 v you to our prize sponsors, was prone in the ditch. Yes SUDOKU ON THE BOWLING Bowling Stones 10; Rink Allora Sports Club, Railway there is only one s….b….. GREEN. Middle-aged man 2.- Zoolanders 17 v Gina’s Hotel, Allora Butchery, who would pull that stunt… seen lying in the ditch. An Babies 8; Rink 3. -The Three Whites Garage and Sliver P…. M…. unknown assailant pushed Stoogers 17 v kitty hawks Gum Graphics. Our fruit Lyn Wright, Scribe the man to the ground during 4; Rink 4.- Pig Lures 13 v the night bowls competition. Railway Hotel 11; Rink 5.- It is believed that the The Old Boys 19 v Rooniks assailant was not a member 7; Rink 6- 3 Of Us 18 v Annual Allora Golf & SCIENCE TRIVIA QUIZ of the victim’s opposing Doesn’t Matter 11; Rink 7.- 1. Is lactose a sugar, a fat or a protein? team so no motive has Three Dos & One Don’t 9 v 2. Tonic water was originally used as a treatment for which been established. The man Tramps Like Us 7 Bowls Day 2019 disease? recovered after partaking of Poor Paddo. He had to a well known cure-all. (See overcome sabotage to fi nally Love or as Aussies say “thong”, 3. The Ring of Fire is a zone of high seismic activity below for more details) have Zoolanders win their your Sister starts at 1pm. associated with which ocean? Progressive Totals as at fi rst game in the seventh foundation This is your chance to 4. Pearls, sea shells and egg shells all contain which Round 6:- Top Team on 11 week of the season. Paddo, will benefi t dress in your best pink outfi t calcium compound as their main component? – The Old Boys, followed playing skip, virtually had to this year as there’ll be Fashions on 5. Which has the greater mass – Earth or Earth’s closely by Land Cruisers + fi nd his bowls at every end. from funds raised at the the Green. atmosphere? One with 10. In 3rd position Those pesky babies were Annual Allora Bowls and As well as a great day for Solution in classifieds section with 8 points – 3 Of Us; out to get him. Paddo had Golf Day. a great cause, you could win Answers in Classifi eds pages Gina’s Babies; Three Dos one up on the boys from the A fun fi lled day will be accommodation and access & One Don’t and Pig Lures. Maydan Feed Lot Company, held on Saturday 23rd to Sea World, passes to the Originally published in Science by Email. For more CSIRO Double Helix science visit doublehelix.csiro.au or call 02 6276 6643. Next are Bowling Stones and he had Sandy who works in March at the Allora Sports Golf Coast 600, a family day Events Calendar Doesn’t Matter on 6, then the offi ce substituting for the Club. pass to Australia Zoo with 2019 kitty hawks on 5; Rooniks absent Elyce. Great game As well as raising money raffl e tickets at PR’s Hair for Breast Cancer research, Design. March - 4; Tramps Like Us 2 and Sandy. coming last are The Railway With Rink 5 pulled out the local community of Allora Tickets at $30 each Fri 29 - Allora Annual Campdraft BAD JOKE(s) OF THE Hotel and Zoolanders. Oops of the tin, The Old Boys will also benefi t. includes green fees, nibbles Sun 31 Allora Show Grounds WEEK forgot the Three Stoogers won the winner’s prize The day starts at 11am and dinner. April - but after Tuesday nights and Tramps Like Us were for Golfers and buggies can RSVP by 16th March Sat 6 Leyburn Bluelight Family Fun Day I went to the doctor’s today and when I walked in, the big win over poor little kitty runners-up on Rink 7 be booked for $20. via Facebook event page, Leyburn State School, 10.00am - 2.00pm receptionist said, “I’m sorry about your wait.” hawks, I am sure they are Touchers were won by Everything else including Amber 0432 649 470 or Sun 14 Doctor Who Club Annual Mega Family Picnic in the top six teams. Sorry Mal, Bryce, Slug, G Paddo, barefoot bowls, trivia, touch Allora Sports Club. Stuart Henry Park, 11.00am I said, “So am I but it’s okay, I’ve been fat all my life.” Moley, Liz and Slippery. Gade and Danny. Thank rugby and throw the jandal June - * * * * * Sat 15 June Afternoon The doctor looked at my test results and said, “Sir, Phone 07 4666 3089 St. David’s Anglican Church, Allora Email [email protected] you’ve got a very rare disease.” ADVERTISER CLASSIFIEDS July - Sat 20 & Allora Celebrates 150 Years I said, “How rare?” • CHURCH NOTICES • • CHURCH NOTICES • Sun 21 Allora He said, “You can pick the name.” September - Uniting Church Allora 9.00am Sunday Services. Scots Presbyterian Church - Allora Fri 20 Mission Street Stall - Anglican Guild 12 Jubb Street, Allora Enquiries phone 4666 3225. All welcome. Allora in A, B and C grade. Each Up: Nick Lake (61) Pins/ day there will be winners THIS SUNDAY AT ALLORA - Service/Sunday School at 9.30am October - Approaches: Nick Lake (8) TUESDAY - Ladies Bible Study at 10.00am rewarded on their Nett Danny Hughes (16) Wayne Thu 3 - Queensland Championship Dog Trials results. The Anglican Parish of Allora and Clifton WEDNESDAY - Bible Study at 7.00pm, at the church Sun 6 Allora Showgrounds McKewen (3) Barry Brown - Service Times Saturday – 9 March – (11) Aaron Simpson (10) MENS BREAKFAST - Last Saturday in each month, 7.20am Fri 18 St Patrick’s Parish Allora Fete Daily Result. Winner: Liam Will Duff (6) St Davids: Allora St. Patrick School grounds Duncan (59) Runner Up: All three grades in the Holy Communion: Sundays 10.00am Enquiries to Pastor Elton Wiltshire 4666 3743 Steve Hughes (60) Pins and championships are closely Wednesdays 10.00am A Warm Welcome to ALL. Approaches: Liam Duncan contested. Listed below are All Saints: Clifton (4) Wayne McKewen (13) the current leaders. Holy Communion: Sundays 8.00am The Catholic Community of Allora Golf Notes Matt May (9) Lindsay May A Grade: Will Duff (154) Jack Fulwood (22) Runner (5) Kev Harrison (14) Mick Barry Brown (154) Baptisms, Confirmations, Weddings - by arrangement ST. PATRICK’S, ALLORA "Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness" 1st SUNDAY at 9.00am, 2nd & 3rd SUNDAYS at 5.30pm, Up: Doreen Duffy (21) Dwan won the “Eagles Nest” B Grade: J Millard (162) EVERY TUESDAY, 9.30am. Approach (3): Doreen Duffy on the 16th hole with a great Wayne McKewen (164) For further information - Phone 4666 3343 shot. C Grade: S Hughes 2nd TUESDAY (at The Homestead), at 9.30am. Pin (8): Rod Simpson LAYLED LITURGY, with Communion - 4th & 5th SUNDAYS at Sunday – 10 March - (169) Ken Wilson (173) The Championships 9.00am. began this weekend. They Monthly Medal - Stroke Tom Brown (173) lifeline.org.au Friday Duck Run – 8 will run over 4 rounds. - Sponsored by: Allora Upcoming Events: For information on Baptism, Weddings, Funerals and other church March – Sponsored by Gross scores will be totaled Pharmacy. Winner: Neil Championships continue on 13 11 14 enquiries, phone 4666 3377. Percy’s Fruit. Winner: to determine the winners Chandler (60) Runner the weekend. St Patrick’s Parish School (Prep - Yr. 6), enquiries 4666 3551. Page 14 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 13th March 2019 Wednesday, 13th March 2019 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 15 Phone 07 4666 3089 editor PHONE 4666 3089 ADVERTISER CLASSIFIEDS Email @alloraadvertiser.com LOCAL BUSINESSES & TRADERS EMAIL [email protected]

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Continued from front page… Fender tries; Brad Morrish Hamblin tries; Tyler Gillam 2 Toowoomba Rugby League Reserve Grade - 2, Ben Strong 2 goals) goals). premiership on Saturday A stinging late match defeated Wattles 16 (Dale Wattles will meet the March 23rd at Father fi ghtback by the Brenden McAntee 2, Michael Duggan Warwick Cowboys in the Ranger Oval in Warwick. Wilson coached ‘South tries; Tom Morris 2 goals). fi rst round of the 2019 Glyn Rees East Engineering Services, Under 18 - After Clifton’ Wattles reserve a concerning season grade side certainly preparation for Wattles’ Allora Swimming Club News impressed supporters but ‘Willett Electrical, Allora’ Club Championships and the resulting three tries & 16 Under 18 outfi t given low Presentations will be held. points were a little too late. player numbers, coach This being the conclusion of Warwick fi nished the Shaun Henry was all smiles Swimming club for 2018/19 game 24 - 16 victors, after after Saturday’s 26 - 24 loss season. The committee leading 12 - 0 at half time, to Warwick. extend a warm invitation and added to their total Wattles put together a to life members, members leading 24 - 0 to take what gallant performance only This Sunday, 17th March past and present, family and appeared to be a strangle to lose in the fi nal minute, commencing at 10.30am friends to join. hold on the game midway having led the game in the through the second half. fi nal twenty minutes before With nine minutes a try by Warwick’s Corey Are you having a GARAGE SALE? Put an advert in remaining on the clock Stewart on the bell. Michael Duggan scampered Wattles forward pack The Allora Advertiser over for the fi rst green & impressed, in fact coach and make some extra money! gold try of the match, and Henry rated everyone a double by fullback Dale in the team highly in an Ads start from $13 McAntee gave the Wattles ‘outstanding effort’. total respectability. Warwick 26 (Corey With every advertisement, you’ll receive A late hit on McAntee Stewart, Carlos Smith, Dee- a GARAGE SALE sign and balloons. as he scored Wattles fi nal Jay Wallis, Jake Speed, try incurred a penalty, Tom Michael Vandersande Call in to our offi ce at Morris successful with the tries; Carlos Smith 3 53 Herbert Street, Allora kick in the fi nal minute. goals) defeated Wattles Warwick 24 (Ben Strong 24 (Matthew Christensen 2, Hayden Aspinall, Kieran 3, Ben Whibley, Hunter Phone 4666 3089 NOT HAPPY WITH YOUR BANK? Do you know how EASY it is to make the change?... Ask us how today!

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