Issue No. 3532 The AlloraPublished by OurNews Pty. Ltd.,Advertiser at the Office, 53 Herbert Street, Allora, Q. 4362 “Since 1935” Issued Weekly as an Advertising Medium to the people of Allora and surrounding Districts. Your FREE Local Ph 07 4666 3089 - E-Mail [email protected] - Web www.alloraadvertiser.com Wednesday, 27th February 2019 Federal funding for aged care home Federal Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has secured $480,264 in funding to upgrade Allora’s Southern Cross Care aged care residence, so that it can continue to provide top-tier care for residents. The funding was secured through the Aged Care Regional, Rural and Remote Infrastructure Grants initiative - an important part of the Coali- tion Federal Government’s commitment to providing the best quality aged care for senior Australians. Funds will be used to: • Upgrade en suites to resolve accessibility issues • Increase safety Southern Cross Care Chief Mission and Identity Michael Hart, Southern Cross Care Board Member • Replace deteriorating Francis Price, Southern Cross Care Allora Residential Manager Majella Baker and Federal Member for fi xtures and paintwork. Maranoa David Littleproud celebrate the funding announcement. “This make-over will that that relevant care and have ever known – to a provide a new level of feeling comfortable and services are available.” larger town or city to receive comfort for our seniors and cared for,” Mr Littleproud “It is very sad when our care and I think this funding I think that has a huge fl ow- said. seniors are forced to move initiative goes a long way to on effect in the community “We want to support away – from their family, addressing that challenge. knowing that seniors are seniors in our community and provide reassurance friends and everything they …Continues inside on page 2
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Following interview subsequently undetected their loved ones and friends. Allora Police Station - of the vehicle occupants, and/or unsolved. Keeping that bridge open OIC Sgt. Damian Grace 4666 3222 a 20yr old Warwick man In all cases, your local for social access is very Police Link - 13 14 44 has been charged with 1 x Police can be approached important.” Crime Stoppers - 1800 333 000 Possession of a Dangerous if anyone has any Southern Cross Care Drug and 1 x Supplying a information or concerns Allora Police Station is open Monday 9am – 12noon. Members of the public are Queensland Board Member requested to phone the station before attending as police may have been called out Dangerous Drug. His 17yr about things happening Francis Price was elated by on urgent business. old female passenger was in their streets or areas, likewise charged with 1 x however it is understood the funding announcement. location and seizure of a Possession of a Dangerous also that some people may “We are pleased to RURAL AREA number of mature, growing Drug. Both are to appear be uncomfortable with receive money for this cannabis plants, a large POLICE REPORT in the Warwick Magistrate this in terms of protection facility, as well as others, so amount of dried or drying and Children’s Courts of their identity. While all that we can provide a higher (Dec 2018 – Jan cannabis material and a respectively. assurances would be given level of care than when our 2019, part 3 of 3) small hydroponic cannabis- ** Allora and local Divisional to ensure the protection facility was originally built,” grow house. It will be 12. Roadside machinery Offi cers would like to thank of Informant’s identities, Mr Price said. alleged the plant and drying entry and theft - Reported their respective communities anonymous information can “Our application was material that has since to Police as occurring during for the information that is also be provided by calling based on work we believed been analysed weighs-in the night of the 29th January being received – in terms of Crimestoppers or Policelink. that we needed to do at a total of 66kgs. A 48yr 2019, roadside heavy detected drug offences and and how that supports old Emu Vale man and his Damian F. GRACE machinery being utilised to the solving of local crimes. the residents, in terms of 43yr old female partner Sergeant 7722 work on nearby roads were Without community support providing access to other have both been charged OIC Allora Police Federal Member for Maranoa David Littleproud with Southern Cross Care Allora residents Joyce entered while parked-up and assistance, a large parts of the facility. Washbourne and Betty Reid. nearby to the intersection with one count of Producing “Since the facility was Cannabis in excess of individual care needs. of Allora Drive with the Disclaimer: ‘The information contained herein has been obtained from sources we deem to be built in 1983, the standards scheduled weight, one count Most residents have highway. In this instance, reliable, however we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested persons should rely on their for aged care have changed of Possessing Cannabis in own enquiries. The views in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the Queensland Police their own room and special two machines were entered, incredibly, as well as the excess of scheduled weight, Service unless expressly so quoted.’ dietary needs that are had their toolboxes entered people in these facilities one count of Possessing catered for. and the subsequent theft have changed considerably, Property Used to Unlawfully Staff are focused on of tools primarily. Police the people here were fairly Produce Cannabis and one meeting individual care investigations are to be mobile when this place fi rst fi nal count of Possessing needs and providing the conducted, made diffi cult opened, now they tend to be Utensils / Things Used to highest level of care with by the lack of residences less mobile.” smoke a dangerous drug. dignity. in that particular area and Mr Price thanked the They are to appear together This Week’s Specials The facility has gardens the amount of through- Federal Government for in the Warwick Magistrates and seating for residents traffi c travelling via the Red Wine & Garlic Steak .. kg fi nancially supporting the highway and Warwick-Allora Court in March. $12.50 and families to spend EFTPOS facility. 14. Forde Street drug time together enjoying backroad. AVAILABLE Rolled Pickled Pork ...... $8.99 kg “It is pleasing to see arrest - Finally, on Tuesday the country views within 13. Yangan search country aged-care facilities night 6th February, Allora Pork Ribs ...... $11.90 kg the connected community warrant / drug arrest - On recognised in terms of 31st January 2019, Allora and Leyburn Offi cers were environments. Beef Kebabs ...... $1.50 ea support by the Federal Offi cers with the assistance performing RBT at a static Pets and chooks are Government,” Mr Price said. of Warwick Detectives Forde Street location when 2kg Bulk Buy Mince ...... kg a part of the homely $12.25 “Aged care facilities executed yet another drug- they had reason to intercept environments at Southern are not only important for related search warrant on and search a southbound 2kg Bulk Buy Sausages $10.99 kg Cross Care Allora. housing residents who need a rural residence situated travelling vehicle. This Maranoa MP David (WHILE STOCKS LAST) care, but also as places in Emu Vale. Execution search led to the location Littleproud has also FREE of employment for local of this warrant caused the and seizure of approximately www.allorabutchery.com.au secured $58,030 in Federal DELIVERY residents.” Government funding to Cassie Williams of Cassaz Colourful Curls trimming the beard of ALLORA’S OWN WOOD SMOKED Southern Cross Care upgrade the Killarney Andrew Mullins for the Allora 150 Years Celebration Committee’s HAM AND BACON NOW AVAILABLE! Allora has 29 rooms, housing Showgrounds’ supper room. Beard Growing Competition to be judged on 20th July 2019. Allora Grain & residents with varying Photo courtesy Wendy Ardrey 68 Herbert Street, Allora. - Aaron Vietheer Milling (AGM) Ph 4666 3355 - 0428 627 107 Are you having a GARAGE SALE? Put an advert in WEATHER FORECAST premium feeds The Allora Advertiser Day Forecast Min/Max offer a unique nutritious and make some extra money! WED Partly Cloudy. Mild. 14 28 blend of quality THU Mostly Sunny. 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Friday Futures the kitchen garden project, Bullying Policy March. All staff and students An options afternoon printmaking, watercolours, Bullying is something are encouraged to wear an titled “Friday Futures” has choir and gymnastics were parents and teachers may orange shirt in support of been introduced whereby included in the options. have to address together this initiative. students, parents and staff, Judging by the very happy during a child’s time at School Photos downed tools at lunch time faces, it was a most school. Allora P-10 State On Monday 11 March, and engaged together in enjoyable, productive and School does not tolerate our school photographs will either sporting, creative, educationally sound way to bullying and acts quickly to be taken. Now is the time to cultural, recreational or spend a Friday afternoon. address issues when they ensure students are in full interest-based activities If you have access to our are presented. school uniform (including which extended beyond the school Facebook page, Day of Action against correct shoes and socks) curriculum. Activities such as there is a short, two-minute Bullying - Allora State so that they look their drama, lawn bowls, textiles, video of the students School is registered for this best for this year’s school beauty/hair and health, engaging in the activities. National Day on Friday 15 photograph.
After creating a healthy three guest rooms as well accommodation and as a recently opened, wedding venue business specially designed amidst one of the most disabled unit. St. Patricks School News magnifi cent gardens on The gardens have the Darling Downs, Allora become well known couple Mary and Richard locally and on the Downs Kyle have decided to take a thanks to the willingness step back and have sold the of Mary and Richard to Dalrymple Lodge B&B. open them at various Reporting Student School Fees • Don’t - Keep it to yourself refer to this week’s school The successful business times such as for the Fee Invoices have been (and hope it will pass). newsletter and contact changes hands this week, Allora Autumn Festival Absences emailed please check • Don’t - Approach the other Tyronne if interested. with Brisbane couple and as part of the To comply with parent/s to try and resolve Graham and Caroline Bell Australian Open Gardens Queensland law, St Patrick’s your inbox, junk or spam. Expressions of Interest taking over. Scheme in 2013-14. School must follow up If your account cannot be the issue. These reports The School Board The Kyles purchased The gardens remain a on student unexplained found, please contact Mrs need to be investigated is currently calling for three acres of land at the popular wedding venue. absences from school. Partington. Also please note beyond your own child. expressions of interest. corner of Raff and Jubb As well as running the Please contact the school the change of school bank • Don’t - Ignore it or tell them Please contact Tyronne if Streets in about 2003. B&B, Mary has continued by phoning 4666 3551 or account details. to play with someone else. interested. Having built a home on to work part-time at email [email protected]. Bullying? • Do - Read our newsletter Family Mass one part of the land, Richard Southern Cross Care in edu.au with the reason your Bullying is the repeated for more information. Please contact Miss set about planting some Allora - in fact she has put child is absent from school, mean behavior towards P&F News Preston at the school if large trees, which today give in 26 years working there by 9am each day your child another person. What should We need a president able to assist with Sunday’s the garden plenty of shade and at the Homestead care is absent. I do as a parent if I think my and volunteers. Please as well as beauty on the two facility. Mass. acres the couple kept after The Kyles don’t plan to child is being bullied? subdividing the block. leave Allora - they’ve moved They then built a larger, from Dalrymple Lodge to Your Window Furnishings Specialists well appointed home and premises they own on Jubb Creative Blinds Toowoomba is a family owned and created the award-winning Street. operated business that specialises in landscaped gardens before “I’m really going to miss indoor and outdoor blinds, opening Dalrymple Lodge it,” Mary said, even though Your Window Furnishingsawnings, screens Specialists and B&B about four years ago. she agrees that it has been shutters for your Creative Blinds Toowoomba is a family ownedhome and oroperated Today the facility includes hard work. business that specialises in indoor and outdoor blinds, awnings, business. screensPersonal and shutters service for your home or business. We offer: • Free measure and quote / No job too big or small • Wholecovering House discounts the / Automation is our speciality • WeToowoomba custom make blinds, and awnings, screens and shutters to suit your style and budget • PersonalDarling and Downs reliable service Regions. from inspiration to installation and beyond • Servicing Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley and Darling Downs regions • WE ALSO ALSO CLEAN AND REPAIR BLINDS CLEAN AND To arrange a free measure and quote or to discuss your window furnishing options, pleaseREPAIR call 07 BLINDS. 4632 1255, visit our webpage or visit our showroom just behind Joyce Mayne. 6857025af
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our local poets and the talents of Gary Fogarty. Tickets will be on sale Update: 150 Year Celebration shortly. Southern Downs During the weekend, our Regional Council, visitors and locals are invited the trustee of the to enjoy one of Allora’s building. tradition sporting activities. A traditional They can play golf or bowls parade will then at the Sports Cub, tennis at travel down This event is shaping the Tennis Club or maybe Warwick Street, up to be a weekend to some cricket and football Herbert Street, remember in Allora. Although enthusiast will get a match ending in Jubb the date 20th July is the going. Street where anniversary of the day the It is planned that our Rohan Morris of then governor proclaimed local businesses will benefi t Gleneden Farm Allora as a municipality as well as local catering will drive his in 1869, the organising vans or groups. The RSL bullock wagon committee’s focus is on an café will offer pies, toasted across the weir acknowledgement of the Allora Regional Sports Museum. sandwiches and soup, Amy’s to re-enact the history of the development and the Railway Hotel will route that the Station will be featured Saturday’s entertainment holders do not have to be of Allora and district over be offering their signature earliest settlers over the weekend. Robyn will culminate in a Pioneer present at drawing. Tickets the past 150 years. We plan meals. There will be coffee followed, bringing and John Nussey former Dinner. Local poet/ for the Pioneer Dinner will to showcase our talent, our vans and the Cancer Group their goods and owners of the property entertainer, Gary Fogarty be available soon (limited to produce, our achievements from Warwick will be set chattels to the are preparing a display of will be MC. During the 200). and the reasons why the tag Old Shire Hall, currently being renovated. up so that visitors can get Darling Downs. information, photos and fi lm. night’s entertainment, the On Sunday morning a the “Best Little Town on the St. David’s Anglican Church the by-pass Apollo Way. something to eat wherever The organising Robyn Phelan will assist “Last Pioneer Standing” Memorial Service will be Downs” is resonated in the will be setting up a display Also do you remember that they wander throughout committee is putting in researching Goomburra raffl e will be drawn. We plan held to honour the men from media and by the people of crafts in the church hall. Gary Shooter’s mother the entertainment precinct. together a programme of history in the Historical to sell 100 tickets at $20.00 the district who died during who know Allora so well. The Sports Museum where Phyllis was presented with Our schools will be creating events during the two day Society archives. Several each. Each ticket will have service and acknowledge The day will start with Allora & district sportsmen a silver tray acknowledging displays and students are celebration. Entertainment people are also preparing to the name of one of Allora’s the service of all the local an offi cial opening at what and women are featured his birth date closest to the encouraged to participate in on Saturday will be in showcase their connection pioneers. “Pioneers” will be men and women who was the Shire Offi ce and will be open all weekend. day of celebration. The tray the festivities. form of street musicians, with the Allora district with eliminated during the night enlisted and served in all hall from 1907 to 1960. This The doors will be open in will be on display during The Allora & District highlighting the talents of photo displays and we have until the last ticket reveals wars. The Memorial service grand old building known as our beautiful old churches the 150 Year Celebrations. Historical Society 150 Year Allora and district people ; a number of “Why Do I Live the “Last Pioneer Standing” will be followed by a Poet’s “The Old Shire Hall”, is now where their history will be A special feature will be a Celebration organising story-telling by our locals in Allora” stories already who will win $1,000. Tickets Breakfast which will feature being renovated. It is to be told. Allora’s” School of Arts” fashion parade of styles committee wish to or former residents; school handed in. will be on sale shortly. Ticket lifted above ground level, museum in Drayton will be through the 150 years acknowledge the following displays; window displays; have a new fl oor installed, open. This museum was to be held in conjunction sponsors-: Ray Bunch a trail of walking tours; white-ant damage repaired created 50 years ago after with a Wine and Cheese Machinery, Dalrymple demonstrations of traditional and repainted inside and the celebration of Allora’s tasting in the grounds of View Apiary, Warner Bros., crafts and sale of local out. These renovations centenary in July 1969. Les & Lorraine Struther’s Darwalla Group, Montros produce and crafts (Meet are funded by a State Remember the parade “Mary Poppins” garden. Farm Stay, Wilson & the Makers.) Members of Government Grant to the across the new bridge on The historic home will be Rigby, Commercial Hotel, open during the weekend. Railway Hotel, Pursehouse Graham Bookner’s event’s Rural, James Lister M.P. , caravan will be situated on Bartranz Petroleum, West the corner of Herbert and Talgai, White’s Garage, Warwick Streets (Quirke’s N.A.B., United Petroleum, Mechanical) for registration, Bunnings, Allora Butchery, name tags and programmes. Allora Hardware, Allora At present, Perry Cronin Pharmacy (in kind), Warwick is collecting information from Credit Union, K & R various sources to be added Plumbing (in kind), Denny’s to a new ‘time capsule Engineering(in kind), Paul donated by K & R Plumbing Morris, Painting (in kind). to be buried during the P.L. Travers Park in Herbert Street. weekend’s activities. Robert & Eliza Nioa, DAYS FOR GIRLS UPDATE - SEWING DAY Talgai Homestead have World Day of Prayer generously offered to host - Organising country: Slovenia Thursday, 7th March, an afternoon tea and viewing from 9.00 at Mary Mackillop Meeting Room through their historic home Friday, 1st March 2019, 11am Bring machine or overlocker or iron or portable ironing board. on Saturday afternoon. This You may wish to drop off items or pick up material for your sewing. at Scots Presbyterian Church, All materials will be available. will be a rare opportunity. Jubb Street, Allora Watch this space for more MINI-MARKET: ON SALE - Crocheted Rugs / Blankets, details. Guest Speaker - Pam Burley Knitted Baby Clothes All welcome. Come and learn new skills. The “Mary Poppins” house. The history of Goomburra Luncheon to follow. Page 10 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 27th February 2019 Wednesday, 27th February 2019 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 11 Looking Back… Clifton station history celebrated Allora’s Past 25 years ago February The wonderful history of their produce,” Mr Hallam “By the 1950s, Clifton year history of connecting 1994 the Clifton railway station said. station was a hive of activity communities across the Prime Cattle will be celebrated at a “Within a decade, with connecting loops to the state, and it’s great to this There was an excellent line up of prime sesquicentennial event in Clifton began to prosper, area’s prospering fl our mill, year acknowledge Clifton cattle at the 1994 Allora Show. Gabriel March. with the opening of schools butter factory, fuel depot, station’s 150th anniversary Bourke took out the trophy as the most To celebrate this special and churches marking the trucking yard and grain and the important role the successful exhibitor; grand champion occasion the Clifton and growth of the district and sheds, as well as servicing station and local rail line has prime beast of the show, Trevor District Progress Association cementing its importance in passenger rail services until played in this area over the Thompson; champion best of pen has organised a fun fi lled the Darling Downs region. 1972. past century and a half.” classes, Gabriel Bourke; champion day out for the whole family. “In 1878, tenders were “Today, the old Clifton Southern Downs Steam female of the show, Paul Stark and Nin The day kicks off with called for station building station building has been Railway (SDSR) is bringing McGovern; champion led beast, Trevor street markets, Southern extensions at Clifton.” transformed, and since their train from Warwick for Thompson; champion vealer of the Downs Steam Railway from Mr Hallam said the 2012, it has operated as the day. show, M. Bashford. Warwick are bringing their original structure from 1869 Clifton’s Visitor Information Arrive at the day in style, steam train for the day and and additions from 1878 are Centre. book your seat via www. Allora’s Past 50 years ago February cutting of ribbon willl happen still present at the station to “We’re extremely proud sdsr.org.au or phone SDSR 1969 A gathering at the Allora Showgrounds in the early 1900’s. on the station at approx this day. of Queensland Rail’s 154- on 4661 9788. Pre-Wedding Evening 10.30am. “Gradually throughout A Pre-Wedding Evening in honour of Mr. W. A. Deacon. Reference was also arrived by the back stairs. Someone A town crier, petting zoo, the 1880s, the Western line Miss Margaret Gibson’s approaching made to the deaths of Captain R. W. suggested to the writer that as there model trains will also be – which connected to the SUDOKU marriage to Mr. Roy Stay will be held in Brown, an ex-councillor; Lieut. Keith was not sufficient water in the creek, there on the day. Southern line and Clifton at the Spring Creek Hall on Friday, 28th White who was killed in action in New Mr. Turtle went for a “Jimmy Woodser”. Queensland Rail’s Dalby – was extended all the Guinea; Eric Hall who died while a February. Allora’s Past 125 years ago Historian Greg Hallam said way to Charleville, Quilpie prisoner of war in Japanese hands; Jim Kelly’s Orchestra. February 1894 the Clifton station, which is and Cunnamulla in the west, Mrs. McDowell, a pioneer of the district; the second oldest station and Brisbane in the east. Allora’s Past 75 years ago February Mr. Mick Byrne, Mrs. Hinrichsen, and Allora Show still in operation, carries “The Southern line 1944 Miss Rachael Willett. The Clerk was The eleventh Annual Exhibition of the great historical signifi cance extended to Wallangarra on Allora Shire Council instructed to forward letters of sympathy Central Downs Agricultural and to both Queensland Rail and the Queensland and New Councillor H. S. Warfield presided over to relatives, and also to Mr. W. H. Cross Horticultural Association took place at the Darling Downs region. South Wales boarder in the February meeting on the Allora whose son is missing and to Mr. J. J. Allora on Wednesday last, and was in “Opened on 11 March 1887, with the extensions Shire Council. There were also present Healy who had lost his father. every respect, most successful. The 1869, the Southern line to further enhancing the weather was delightfully fine, and the Crs. W. M. Holmes, G. H. Ruhle, G. D. Allora’s Past 100 years ago Clifton connected the rich region’s ability to freight temperature beautifully cool. The O’Neill, R. W. Frizzell, H. S. Sprott, J. February 1919 agricultural and pastoral produce.” E. Nussey, John Hoey jnr., and A. R. attendance of the local population was Darling Downs region to Mr Hallam said the Dougall. At the beginning of the meeting Sign of a Flood large. The Show was opened by His Ipswich by rail, providing Clifton Station continued the chairman referred to the passing of A live half grown turtle was found on Excellency the Governor at noon. His early farmers in the area to grow well into the 20th the top verandah Excellency and Lady Norman were with a freight solution for Century. of the Railway guests of Mr. George C. Clark Hotel (about 15 (President of the Society), at East WATTLES RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB INC. feet off the Talgai, who drove the Vice-Regal Events Calendar ground) and the guests on to the Show Grounds. 2019 stranger is the The main building was very tastefully Solution in classifieds section March - subject of much decorated. It is a structure that enables Fri 1 - World Day of Prayer, followed by light lunch discussion. It is a good display to be made of exhibits, Scots Presbyternian Church, 11.00am understood that being roomy, lofty and well ventilated. for turtles to On the whole the Allora people can be Sat 9 - Back to Victoria Hill Day climb so high, it congratulated on the success of their Victoria Hill Public Hall, 10.00am is a sure sign of a Show. It is satisfactory to learn that Fri 29 - Allora Annual Campdraft flood. Enquiries their beautiful show grounds are now RUGBY Sun 31 Allora Show Grounds made by the secured to them by a deed of grant April - proprietor of the from the Crown, and with a few more Sat 6 Leyburn Bluelight Family Fun Day hotel do not improvements they will have an SCIENCE TRIVIA QUIZ Leyburn State School, 10.00am - 2.00pm reveal anyone exceedingly valuable property. LEAGUE 1. In which direction do magnetic termite mounds tend to Sun 14 Doctor Who Club Annual Family Picnic having carried (Toowoomba Chronicle 10th February align: north to south, or east to west? Stuart Henry Park, 11.00am the turtle to the 1894). 2. What is the name of blood cells that are responsible for June - hotel and it is Colin Newport clotting? Sat 15 June Afternoon thought that it Wattles Rugby 3. An Australian 20 cent piece is made of which two St. David’s Anglican Church, Allora League Football elements? Club have 4. The asteroid belt is found between which two planets? July - Moving or having a clean out? A great opportunity to play with the vacancies for 5. What special thing will happen on 21 March and 23 Sat 20 & Allora Celebrates 150 Years Wattles Warriors in the Toowoomba September this year? Sun 21 Allora FREE PACKING BOXES UNDER 18 Rugby League competition in its players 100th Year. October - - size approximately A4 x 15cm high Answers in Classifi eds pages Fri 18 St Patrick’s Parish Allora Fete for the 2019 For further information contact Club Originally published in Science by Email. For more CSIRO Double Helix science St. Patrick School grounds - collect from Allora Advertiser offi ce season President Glyn Rees on 0400 811 093. visit doublehelix.csiro.au or call 02 6276 6643. Page 12 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 27th February 2019 Wednesday, 27th February 2019 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 13 Allora CWA Allora Night Bowls State Gold For February meeting Notes The room Our fi rst event Bailey Harm! was nearly full will be Competition Lucky raffl e winners this for the February day on March 8 February 19 - Round week were Slippery, Bryce, meeting and with a morning tea 5 - So good to see so many Barry, Jack, Beetle and we welcomed open to all after players turn up each week Vince. Peter M had a crack another new member as the judging. This is and thank you to extras who at cutting the cards for a planning started for the earlier than usual sub for anyone away and jackpot of $100, no luck so year. The Allora Show was Convenors are Patto for organising subs. $120 this week. Thank you a great success and we are Sandi for Knitting Results this week are to Railway Hotel, Allora grateful for the opportunity and Crochet, Trish Old Boys 18 d Pig Lures 1; Butchery, Whites Garage & to showcase CWA there. for Floral Art, Kate Doesn’t Matter 14 d Tramps Allora Sports Club for your Setting up was much with Cookery and Like Us 7; Roonicks 14 sponsorship. smoother with the help of Carolyn with photo- d Zoolanders 12 (oh! no Touchers this week were Roger and Peter. Sandi and graphy. Entries for Patto); Gina’s Babies 16 won by Liam, Bev, Tim, Barbara managed the layout Photography must d Bowling Stones 11; Kitty Johnno, Lynn P & Glen. which received much praise be with Carolyn by Hawks a tie with 3 Do’s & Thank you Paul Parker for and multiple offers to buy the the 6th and other 1 Don’t 12; 3 Stooges 12 d your sponsorship. handcraft and the decorated entries must be in Railway 9; Landcruisers + 1 Thank you Moley for your tea-towels. The new CWA the rooms by 9a.m. Sharon Hannah and Alison Payne manning the CWA’s display at the Allora Show. 17 d 3 of Us 10. Well done great job greenkeeping, Bec sign was admired by all for judging. Morning teams, everyone is playing for the working the bar and and we are very grateful to tea will start at 10 a.m. artifi cial fl ower. the Public Rural Crisis well. Stacey for helping me with Sandi and Roger for their Trish demonstrated the Marg Ryan reported that Fund. This makes $2000 Winners for the night food. hard work. Thanks also to principles of a new section drought parcels had been from Allora but the branch were Roonicks and the It’s a great social night, those who cooked Country in Floral Art which is very delivered and the branch feels helping in drought and Losers Railway Hotel, enjoy. Kitchens approved food and suitable to the drought – the decided unanimously to fl oods is the work CWA has Bev – Assistant scribe manned the stall. arrangement with a single donate another $1000 to always done. Appointments now available for women’s health clinics Allora Golf Notes Darling Downs Health Ms Anning said it was most women didn’t need Butchery. Winners: Ray Service mobile women’s important for women to to have as many tests O’Leary and Doreen Duffy health nurse Kathryn Anning prioritise their health and performed. (64 ½) Runners Up: John will visit a variety of locations make time for regular check- “Regular cervical screen- Sparksman and Nick Lake Champion swimmer Bailey Harm. this month to conduct free ups and tests. ing tests are the best (65) Run Down: Ken Congratulations to Bailey breaststroke and 7th in health clinics. “As women we often put protection against cervical Friday Duck Run – 22 Wilson and Danny Hughes Harm who won the 10 backstroke. Bailey trains in Mobile Women’s Health the health and wellbeing of cancer,” she said. February – Sponsored by (65) Approach (5/14): Rod years 50m freestyle easily the Allora Pool under the clinics offer a range of our loved ones ahead of our “It’s a simple procedure Percy’s Fruit. Winner: Jim Simpson/Kev Harrison at the recent Queensland watchful eye of his coach services including cervical own needs,” she said. to check the health of the Anderson (21) Runner Up: Approach (6/15): Ray Swimming Sprint and club Vice President screening tests, breast “Our clinics are an easy, cervix, and for some women Rod Simpson (21) Pin (7): O’Leary/Doreen Duffy Championships in Brisbane. Andrew Fidge. Allora is awareness, sexual health fuss-free way to ensure it only needs to be done Kev Harrison Approach (5): Upcoming Events: Bailey won with a time renowned for growing testing and advice for all of your health tests are every fi ve years.” Nurse Kathryn Anning. Rod Simpson. Sunday: Railway Hotel of 29.96, knocking 3.47 champion athletes and it issues such as continence, up-to-date as well as an Upcoming clinics will and 20 March. Phone 4660 Sunday – 24 February Monthly Mug – Stableford. seconds off his previous looks like Bailey is another menopause, family planning, opportunity to seek help for be held at the following 3900. - 2 Person Ambrose - Championships begin on the personal best. Bailey also one to keep an eye on as a contraception and general anything of concern.” locations: • Clifton Medical Centre, 12 Sponsored by: Allora following weekend. placed 5th in 10 years 50m future Olympian. wellbeing. Ms Anning said with • Killarney and District Aged March. Phone 4697 3097. The service is con- changes to the cervical Care Facility, 28 February. • Stanthorpe Health Service, fi dential and available to all screening program that Phone 4664 1488. 14 March. Phone 4683 women. came into effect in 2017, • Warwick Hospital, 6 March 3460. GUESS WHAT WE DO ?? 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