Planning to Thrive

COMMUNITY NEWS ACROSS THE TIARO DISTRICT JUNE 2015

MervWhat’s Jessen Tribute Inside? 2 Digger & Memories 3 planning to thrive Backyards + News 4 Tiaro Field Day Update 5 Awards + Trivia + Arts 6-7 Tea & Talk, Family History 8-9 Calendar & Classifieds 10-12 Local Snake Man Following last month’s “Awake to Snakes” article, please also note: If you happen to have a snake in or about your house or shed, etc., don’t panic! Monitor its movements and take note of its size, colour, etc from a distance. If the snake appears to have Business owners and start ups were interested in what FCO had to offer with it’s new THRIVE pro- made itself at home, you can call Brian gram. The meeting at Bauple Band Hall was facilitated by the Bauple Progress Association (BPA). Lazell who runs a local snake removal from Epic is looking into the leadership and identification service. The new FCO economic development team visited Bauple to program with Col Bowman champion- Treat all snakes as dangerous and do ing for youth employment opportuni- not try to catch or kill the snake as this is introduce THRIVE - their Busi- ness Expansion and Retention ties; and Garry from Custom Images when most bites occur. Call Brian 0427 has started conversations about a busi- 197 120. (Cost is free + petrol money Program on 29 May. ness/trade directory sign at the entranc- donation). Gazette “There are no healthy communities without business, and it was clear from es to Bauple. Gary at Profile Dynamix Bopple Surgery appeal the turn out and positive attitude from and Marc at Macadamia House have all, that Hinterland businesses want to offered land for the sign to be put on We have had multiple complaints their properties at the north and south from patients that they cannot get an be open for business!” said BPA president Yolande Bromet. entrances to town. appointment with Dr. Suzy Baudoeuf is also considering an opportu- for six weeks. However, when offered It Starts Here. Economic develop- BPA ment research shows that retaining and nity to local businesses to promote their an appointment straight away they business each meeting, along with the refuse to see Dr. Reka Juhasz. growing early-stage and existing businesses is the most effective way of sup- community groups. Dr. Baudoeuf has great faith in For more information about seminar Dr. Juhasz’ knowledge, medical porting entrepreneurs and economic growth: 80-85% of all business growth programs, date or general THRIVE en- professionalism and care. Dr Juhasz quiries, please contact the FCO Enter- was engaged by this surgery at great comes from businesses already located in the community and local start-ups. prise department on 41912600 or email expense to both our surgery, Dr. Juhasz [email protected] and her young family in order to assist Leigh Bennett, FCO Interim-GM, hopes Dr. Baudoeuf in meeting the demands to meet business people on their field Prepare for bushfire season of the community. visits, at their seminars, special events 1/06/2015 South-east Queenslanders If Dr. Juhasz is not supported by the or at their launch in Hervey Bay on June urged to prioritise bushfire preparation community we are concerned that she 19th. His team offer private meetings while conditions are favourable. See will be forced to leave. The scenario to with 5 tools and workshops to help you http://tinyurl.com/pnsjvgg this is that Dr. Baudoeuf will burn out grow your business. A big emphasis was and the surgery will close. placed on positive attitudes toward our Tiaro Markets As a community, the choice is in your area and opportunities. Saturday 13th June : Try Marj’s Big Brek- hands. Please welcome and support our Working Together. Just from the kie for size at only $8!! Plants, produce, new doctor. GG- Bopple Surgery meeting, the Gazette understands Trudy books, linen, and more.. see page 10 Australia Post now accepts Westpac Banking. Just another way we make life easier! POST OFFICE Hours Mon–Fri 9am-5pm. Closed 12.30-1pm daily. TIARO FOODWORKS Now open Mon–Sat 6am-6.30pm, Sunday 7am-6.30pm Ph: 4129 2138 GUNDIAH COMMUNITY CHRONICLE Edition Number 63 Well, good readers, by the time you get this the Keightley’s will be back in town after 7 weeks in the UK. 51 years ago, Pauline, Cheryl and I decided to come to Australia for the mandatory 2 years for £10. (We already had a job lined up at the power station at Port Kembla Steel Works.) We were Above left: Lillian Coyne & Merv Jessen cut the placed in the Fairy Meadow Nissan Huts cake at Gundiah Hall 90th Anniversary 2013. and issued with a set of dishes and told Farewell old friend Merv in younger years on the farm, and with not to break or lose them or we would Mervyn Roy JESSEN, originally of poddy calf. Bottom right-at Deborah School have to pay for them. We managed to Gundiah, passed away on April 25, 2015 (front row with white shoes). live in the huts for 28 months while we at Hervey Bay, in his 90th year. Merv has saved the deposit to build a house. It written previous articles about Gundiah children-Dellis, Lou, Gloria, Trevor & overlooked the majestic beaches from Hall and growing up in Gundiah. Evelyn. our lounge room, and we were so happy Merv was born 23 June 1925 to Neils Mervyn eventually retired from his that we had made the journey from the Sophus Jessen & Kate Jessen (nee Dairy Van Driver job having worked for other side of the world. Young) of Riverview (on the west bank many years at the Butter Co-Op. of the Mary River were the Stewarts and Merv is proud Grandfather to nine, New land. There were 60 odd lan- guages spoken at the steelworks and in Carneys’ current properties are.) and Great Grandad of five. He is dearly the camps, but we all got on with one Merv was the 4th of four sons: Andy, loved and greatly missed. another while we earned our money Reg, Colin and Merv. Please refer to past articles in the Nov 2012, to move on into the Aussie way of life. Neils Jessen had relocated the old Goo- March and June 2013 issues. Thank you to I must say it gets to me when I hear of rah School building on RiverView apart Evelyn for recording her father’s memories immigrants rioting in the camps, houses from the actual house, where the fam- and providing these details. Gazette and motels they live in while they are ily held parties, with Merv particularly getting handouts! We got nothing. Still, remembered his older brother Colin’s the years have come and gone and the 21st. We think the whole property was Keightley’s never left. divided into two when Neils sold to his sons, Reg & Colin. Merv moved away Great Future. In particular, our Wide Bay has great potential. We should learn from Gundiah at approx. 19yrs when a bit from the marketing and tourism Colin married, and his new wife helped in the UK. Can those that don’t want run the farm, about 1944. change and those that understand it has Merv married (Evelyn) June MacKenzie, to change, sit down together to work 3 January 1951, whom he fondly recalls B & H RURAL out a great future? I ask the Council, meeting when delivering milk to her BDRGA and BPA to make a start. family house as one of his jobs work- Preven&c Dog Tick Collars ing for Jurss Dairy. Merv & June had five Events. Keep your eyes open for events in our halls like Christmas in 2 for $20 ($12.50 each) July, Film nights, Croquet on Sundays, Available to order Club nights-1st & 3rd Fridays with card Quality Animal Feed games, pool and Air Hockey etc. LIFE SIZE FIBREGLASS ANIMALS True Story On a recent domestic Supplements Droughtmaster Bull flight, local members got themselves Concentrates settled in their seats, only to be told they Molasses Blocks $3450 were on the wrong side of the plane! 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an overhaul, but after the mill closed it Tiaro’s Sons was sold to scrapers and presumably THIS MONTH’S SALUTE IS TO broken up. The nameplate came into Mr. Waldock’s possession. George Alexander Low In 1961, Danny Sheehan and Gordon Service No 6050. 15th Battalion Anderson walked from Gundiah to George was born at Fairhill, Yandina Bauple Mill along the closed Mt Bauple around 1895. He lived at Gootchie. He railway line. They consumed lunch at enlisted on the 29th February 1916 and the mill supplied by Mrs Honeyman after training embarked on “HMAT (Pat Honeyman QPR Gympie Loco fore- Iton” and sailed on 8th August 1916. man). During lunch they were engaged George death was in the Honor Role in in conversation with a gentleman and the Chronicle on 27th February 1918, VE Day - 70 years ago told him they had walked the track and and on the 19th February 1918 the Victory in Europe Day, generally known he then informed them he was the for- Chronicle published the following letter as VE Day or simply V Day was the pub- mer mill engineer Mr Waldock. the family had received: lic holiday celebrated on 8 May 1945 During lunch he told Danny he was To Mrs. Mary Low, Gootchie, N.C. Line, (7 May in Commonwealth realms) to concerned that he had a valuable piece Dear Madam,— it is with very deep mark the formal acceptance by the Al- of history and he wished it could be sorrow that I have to report to you, the lies of World War II of Nazi Germany’s placed within a museum death of your dear son (George Alexan- unconditional surrender of its armed Danny and Gordon assured him they der Low). He came on board at Avon- forces. would care for its safe keeping and mouth in a very serious condition, but Pauline and I were still in the UK whilst Danny cared for it for the next 50 years, we had hoped all along that we might be Britain celebrated – marches, fly pasts by (remembering the Bauple Museum was able to keep him alive until we reached the Red arrows, dancing in the streets, formed in 2001), until 25th May 2014. Australia. There was no hope of his get- concert’s, 21 gun salutes and 3 min si- The rails around the Bauple Mill ting to Queensland. But despite all our lence. It was good to see after all the branched out to Gundiah and aligned efforts he died yesterday morning at 10 bad terrorist news during the past year. I with the north coast railway. All the o’clock. He was a dear uncomplaining was born in London during the war and bagged sugar was transported onto the boy, and always had a smile as greet- seeing the children of today having their main line by way of a right hand sweep ing to anyone who spoke to him. We all street parties brought memories flood- at the southern end of Gundiah Station became very fond of him, and the news ing back of those years - going down yard and headed east in the direction of of the death of so dear a son will come the underground tube stations to sleep, current day Tram Road. as a very severe blow to you. He was in hearing the bombs exploding above. There was a branch line that came a ward under my own charge, and was LET US NEVER FORGET across the Bauple-Woolooga Road at devotedly nursed, by Sister Leitch, and Next Digger is S.J. ANDERSON. Contact Trevor Long’s and then into Keightley’s and the Orderly, Corporal Kirchubel, and Keightley 41292504 then into Ahern’s and maybe further. also by the night Sister, Sister Harden. Another line left the mill and fol- He was buried at sea one day after lowed the Bauple Drive and branched passing New Amsterdam Island, and Down Memory Lane off to various properties, a further line within a week of our expected arrival at Loco B12 No 30 “Bauple” branched off where the 1976 road align- Fremantle. The service at the ship’s side We have been asked by readers for a ment was carried out. was sympathetically conducted by Se- story on the railways around the Bauple See next month for a map of the known nior Chaplain Green, and was attended Sugar Mill. As it turned out, the muse- railtracks through the area. . by a large number of your son’s com- um had a visit from members of various I hope that gives you a little insight into the rades. Please accept the assurance of’our Light Railways Associations whereby past railways of Gundiah, Gootchie, Rossen- deep sympathy with you in the great loss LRRSA member Danny Sheehan pre- dale and Bauple. Trevor Keightley 41292504 which you have sustained. sented the museum with the Locomo- A.B. BROCKWAY. Lt.-Col. A.M.C.A.I.F. , tive nameplate from: Loco B12 No 30 CUB REPORTERS WANTED OC. Trooper H.M.A.H.S. “Bauple” which now is back home George died of tuberculosis whilst re- Do you live in Gunalda, Mungar or hanging proudly in the museum. round about and have your finger on turning to Australia on the 29th January Where has the nameplate been all these 1918, and was buried at sea. the pulse? Want to write for us? years? The short version is:- around Call Sandi 07 4129 3215 LEST WE FORGET 1947 the loco went to Evens Deakin for

THE GUNDIAH GAZETTE PAGE 3 JUNE 2015 ourfrasercoast.com.au Bail-up at Black Swamp Ck Western Action shooting event will be held again at the Tiaro District Sport- ing Club on the weekend of the 7th-8th of June. There are usually competitors from far and wide, last year we had around 60 having a go and a lot of fun to boot. TDSC withDiscover the Council’s Southern your Hinterland own Discovery backyard... Trail: www.ourfrasercoast.com.au/ discover-fraser-coast-country1 Budget delivers If you have some time next weekend, follow the trail and visit the ancestral home of better depreciation the Macadamia nut, browse historical collections, dine in historic hotels or picnic riverside while taking in the picturesque scenery and genuine country hospitality. Quiet deductions for roads and dedicated trails lend themselves to quality mountain biking, horse riding, Wide Bay farmers bush walking or Sunday drives... Farmers can now claim more generous Local Businesses interested in our local tourism offering, please contact Tiaro tax deductions on all capital expenditure & District Chamber of Commerce for a united voice. [email protected] on water facilities, fodder storage assets and fencing, the Federal Member for NEWS IN BRIEF – MAY/JUNE 2015 Wide Bay and Deputy Prime Minister NBN Fixed Wireless rollout Warren Truss said today. Francis Hotel to feature at continues in Wide Bay “As part of measures introduced to sup- Maryborough Open House Construction has started on a new fixed port farmers, the cost of water facilities The last beer was poured in 1992 but wireless tower in Wide Bay, which will and fencing can now be fully deducted the Hotel Francis lives on as a beautiful extend the NBN to 286 new premises in the year they are purchased and the building fronting Kent and Richmond in the Gunalda area, Deputy Prime cost of fodder storage assets can now be Streets in Maryborough. Minister Warren Truss said. “It will de- deducted over three years.” Maryborough Open House is on liver internet speeds of around 25mbps “Areas around Wide Bay have recently Saturday 26 September. Visitors download and 5mbps upload to the sustained damage to fencing and farm will be able to explore the fascinating community of Gunalda, which is com- infrastructure, as a result of flooding and upstairs area and learn about the ho- parable to high-end ADSL2+ services in poor weather. Farmers, regardless of the tel’s history. Originally on the site was metropolitan areas. size of their farm, can invest immedi- the Maryborough Inn, then the Steam- “The Coalition Government’s NBN ately in necessary upgrades to protect Packet Hotel was built, then this build- rollout prioritises areas with the poorest and prepare their farms for drought and ing. It was known as the Metropolitan coverage, which will benefit many com- improve their productivity. It is the right Hotel and only the ground floor was munities around Wide Bay. thing to do.” constructed in 1878. The hotel given For more information on the NBN roll- For information on the new drought its present name in 1935 when it was out visit www.nbnco.com.au/rollout or support measures go to: www.agricul- owned by the Noonan family. “ FCRC contact the NBN 1800 687 626. WTruss ture.gov.au/drought. WTruss

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JUNE 2015 PAGE 4 A COMMUNITY BUILDING PROJECT The theme of this year’s Field day will be Farm Safe Live Healthy. A range Tiaro Field Day of quality presenters will be on hand to run practical workshops or answer Best Value questions on topics such as biosecurity, Tiaro Farming & Lifestyle Field best management practice, financial Day Saturday 18th July 2015 management, mental health, garden- Shop 1, 224 Adelaide St Did you know that Tiaro Field Day has ing, managing animal and plant health, Maryborough a direct and generated business return weeds, farm safety, cybercrime and so- Melissa McAndrew is your local to trade and community in the order of cial media safety, and how to avoid be- $100,000 plus. This can be attributed to ing a victim of scammers. There will be agent in the Bauple area. the all-inclusive nature of the event. pony rides and buggy rides as well baby Thinking of Selling? It is a day when the locals and folk from animals for the littlies. See native wild- Call me to discuss : further afield keep their boots and hats life and bees and all manner of fun and on and make the trip to Tiaro to soak interesting things and entry is free. • Your property’s current worth in todays up some good old fashioned country It is a ripper day out no matter what market atmosphere and hospitality. With over your age or interest. • What are the comparables in the area? 2000 attendees at the last event, having For more info: 0408 115 613 or tiaro- • Marketing of your property grown from 200 in 2006, the reputation [email protected] of the Field Day is solidly recognised. 0409 871 992 • [email protected]

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THE GUNDIAH GAZETTE PAGE 5 JUNE 2015 BAUPLE PROGRESS ASSOCIATION Dickabram Closures til July 24 Dolly’s award TMR’s structural rehabilitation works From Bauple... Dolly Jensen from will be carried out from 1st June 2015 Following last month’s invitation Theebine, received to 24 July between 9.30am Monday and regarding positively moving Bauple a Regional Activism 1pm Friday, weather permitting. The forward in accordance with the Award presented bridge will remain closed at night and Community Plan, the following by the Queensland open to motorists on the weekend. responses were received: Council of Unions, From: Bauple Rec Ground acknowledging 24 Theebine State School .. we can only presume that the Crown land years of commitment that you mention is the Bauple Recreation to improving workers’ wages and invites you to our Ground, in which case we have no intention conditions within the banking sector. in discussing options for its use for the She also received the Queensland Trivia Night betterment of the community at large with Representative of the Year Award from the the BPA. Financial Sector Union in 2012 and 2013. Saturday June 13 It has been made clear by the FCRC and As an employee of the ANZ Bank in State Government, to those involved, that Gympie since 1990 she has been an Theebine Hall our lease stands as is. advocate for worker’s rights, particularly BBQ dinner from 5pm In plain English, this means, the Bauple female workers. In 2011 she won the Recreation Ground Assoc. Inc. and the Emma Miller Award which recognises Steak Burgers $5 Snags $2 FCRC will decide the most effective use rights of women in the workplace and Drinks from $2 of this land for the betterment of the was nominated to participate in the community at large. Anna Stewart Program in 2014 which Trivia starts 7pm To this date it would appear that the also supports the rights of women. TICKETS $5 PER PERSON, OR FCRC, as trustees of the land, and State She has been National President of WOULD YOU PLEASE ORGANISE A TEAM OF 6 AND SUPPORT Government, as owners of the land, feel the Financial Sector Union’s ANZ OUR WONDERFUL LITTLE SCHOOL? that our Association has been managing it Council for five years and is currently Please RSVP by Tuesday 9 June ph 54846206 effectively for the Bauple community. an executive of the FSU, and will attend …We decline your invite. ACTU Congress in Melbourne. Regards, Debbie Brischke President ‘I’m there to argue for wage and From: Phil Truscott FCRC condition improvements which will When it comes … I think you may be referring (when you ultimately affect the conditions of to Acoustics say Crown land) to the RV site, as you have workers in all the major banks.’ Dolly only invited the Bauple Rec Exec and not said. ‘The current campaign has the We tick all all the other Bauple Groups… However, potential to make significant gains for the boxes we (The Mayor & CEO) have already ANZ bank workers.’  Environmental Noise had conversations with the State Member And in her spare time – Dolly’s a great measurements for (Bruce) and will continue to do so. cook, loves interior decorating and Development Applications Phil Truscott patchwork and is an active member  Building Acoustics for The BPA would like to thank Bruce Houses of Worship, of her local community. When her Education facilities & Saunders MP. He agreed to host the schedule permits, she travels with her Entertainment venues meeting to facilitate a positive outcome country music performer husband,  Noise Control and opportunity for Bauple to move Graeme Jensen. No matter what town  Environmental Nuisance forward. Fraser Coast Opportunity they’re in, if there’s a bank open she will Noise measurement (FCO) and Macadamia House were pop in and see if everyone’s ok.  Sound system design and keen to attend for the community’s Congratulations Dolly. Kathy Dakin component supply benefit.  Training Based on feedback, the BPA has  Recording studio design now lodged concerns with the State  Specialist design service for Government through our local MP, that intelligible speech in difficult the majority of stakeholders are being spaces - Road Tunnels, frustrated in Bauple. This had already Heritage stone churches, been advised by FCO to Council for large outdoor locations businesses in 2014. The BPA will continue to champion the community’s aspirations in line with the organisation’s objectives and the Community Plan. Thank you for your SCIENTIFIC continued support. The BPA Committee ACOUSTICS Fundraising Opportunities Professional Sound for Community Groups System Engineering & Interested in Sausage Sizzles at IGA Supplies Maryborough? $50 gift card donated by IGA to Theebine Art Awards Above: Theebine State School Students at- Peter PATRICK help with sausage sizzle fundraising. Contact tend the Gympie Gallery for the prize pre- 0409 344 683 Sonia Kennedy: [email protected] sentations for the Art Competition. 3 WILLETTS RD BAUPLE 4129 3241

JUNE 2015 PAGE 6 A COMMUNITY BUILDING PROJECT LOCAL Arts & Culture Street Life Festival Jun/Jul Mary Poppins-the The inaugural Street Life Festival from Musical-is in town! June 27 to July 12 features a busking Below: Let’s go fly a kite… Cultural and competition, Mary Poppins Festival, live Performing Arts Portfolio Councillor Phil music, theatre, art exhibitions, fashion Truscott and MSF Sugar General Manager and art markets. Maryborough Region, Stewart Norton, are Councillor Phil Truscott said.“Look for ready for Mary Poppins to make a musical the program posted on the webpage at return to Maryborough. www.frasercoaststreetlife.com.au Buskers Wanted. “We’re calling for street performers to register for the Fra- ser Coast Busking Competition. “Two heats of the busking competition will be held, first in City Park in Hervey Bay, Saturday, June 27 as part of the Wearable Art Street Life Festival. The second will be held in Queens Park, Maryborough on Sunday June 28. The Buskers’ Grand Final is to be held at the Riverside Stage at the Brolga The- atre as the closing event of Mary Pop- pins in the Park on Sunday July 5. Mary Poppins will make a musical $3000 in prize money. Street per- return to the birthplace of her creator, PL formers can register at www.fraser- Travis, in July. Directed by internationally coaststreetlife.com.au. acclaimed Sean Denihy, it will be staged at the Brolga Theatre for three shows on July 3 and 4. Councillor Phil Truscott Amongst Nuts said, “The community production involves more than 50 people from across the Fraser Coast who have been in rehearsals since February.” The musical is brought here through the sponsorship of MSF Sugar Ltd – a proud supporter of the community since 1886. General Manager, Mr Stewart Norton said being involved with the Musical was a natural synergy for the company. “MSF Sugar is the largest cane farmer in Australia, so we have provided many a ‘spoonful of sugar,” he said. Tickets are on sale now, adult $35; Concession/Student $32; Child: $25. Bookings can be made online at www. brolgatheatre.org or ring the Brolga Box Office on 4122 6060. FCRC T NU REE RS T ER Pictured above are Peter Larkin - the Bee S Y man - and his offsider, local principal - Russ L L •

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THE GUNDIAH GAZETTE PAGE 7 JUNE 2015 Queensland country womens assoc and Knitting & Crochet were in the queensland police - tiaro branch Knitting & Crochet; Delores Green, Biggest Morning Tea Grace Rae and Honni Russell, while the Tiaro Memorial Hall 12 June 9am winners in the Cooking sections were POLICE TALK $5 entry. Raffle Tombola Fun for all. This Amber Chapman, Trina Hain and Lyn phone scammers With Tax time is a combined function in aid of the Kelman and Floral Art, Lyn won 3 class- fast approaching it is a good time to Cancer Foundation by QCWA, Coun- es. All will now compete at the Burnett remind everyone of online and phone try Crafters & Uniting Church. Call Gail Division finals on June 4th, this year be- scammers. These scammers will pretend 4129 2237 ing held in Maryborough. to be from the Australian Tax Office July Annual meetings are com- usually with claims of funds owed to Gootchie Girls Gossip ing and the Gootchie members extend you. If you receive a phone call or an Petrie Gardens Members attended a welcome to any ladies interested in email do not open or accept anything a special Afternoon Tea celebrating 20 joining our Branch. Our meetings are and do not provide your details. Take years of service to the community by held the 2nd Tuesday of the month at a name and look up the ATO yourself Petrie Gardens Retirement Village. 9.30 am in the Gootchie CWA Rooms at and call that number. This is a common 561 Gootchie Road, Gootchie followed scam conducted this time of year. The by Craft classes at 12 noon. ATO can be contacted on 132861. If For more information please con- you think you have been the victim of tact the Secretary on 4129 3212 or email: online scamming or fraud you can also [email protected] make a complaint via ACORN www. acorn.gov.au This website is a wealth Gootchie Girls Calendar 2015 of information and well worth a visit. Jun 18 Gootchie International Day. Senior Constable Michael Coleman Jul 23 Combined Annual Meeting of Next Tiaro Police Division Consultative Gootchie & Tiaro Branches at Tiaro. Committee Meeting is Wednesday August 5th Aug 14-16 Central Region Mtg -Rockhampton at Bauple Band Hall. QCWA participate with women all over the Sep 24 Our famous ‘Great Scrabble Contest’ world who walk on the same day. There were Oct 26-30 QCWA State Conference - Gympie. about 10 who did the walk but were camera Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Day - Gootchie Long Wheel Base Park Cr Phil Truscott reports that Truck shy!! Above L-R : Honni Russell, Phil Grim- Dec 11 Tiaro Units Meeting and Christmas wade, Gail Nancarrow and Judy Nancarrow Parking signs were approved by Main Breakup Lunch at Tiaro plus daycare children... Roads and have now been ordered. Council staff will install the signs this ACWW. Members participated in a Local QCWA Calendar month (June) on the Bruce Highway Women Walk the World to raise funds Gootchie QCWA between Maryborough and Tiaro and at for those less fortunate in the world. 561 Gootchie Rd, Gootchie. 41293212 Tiaro, indicating the parking area is on This year the members joined with the 1st Tuesday - Gootchie Branch Meet- Inman Street. PTruscott Tiaro CWA ladies and walked from the ing 9 30am. Royal Hotel and terminated at Hide- Craft Classes 12noon. Bring Lunch. Youth allowance changes away Hotel. Money raised is forwarded Tiaro QCWA to the Associated Country Women of 35 Mayne St Tiaro. Ph. Gail 4129 2237 to give rural and regional the World (ACWW) of which QCWA is 1st Saturday MEETING 9.30 am families greater choice affiliated with and the association has Every Tuesday CRAFT 9am–3pm Gail The Coalition Government has removed over 9 million members worldwide. Warwick 41292551 the Family Asset Test and Family Actual Members try to support our sister 2nd Wednesday HOY 11am Lunch Means Test from the Youth Allowance Branch Tiaro, by attending their month- provided. Parental Income Test, as part of a 2015- ly Hoy days and any other functions. (Hoy-Tombola is held in April, Aug and 16 Budget. Talent. May 21st Gootchie Branch Dec.) One of the most important effects held the finals of their Competitions 4th Wednesday HOY 11am Pantry of these changes is that farming and a monster Tombola. Approximately gifts. Lunch provided. families will not have their farm assets 30 people from Miva, Tin Can Bay, Tiaro, Miva QCWA counted, as part of the assessment for Howard and the surrounding districts QCWA Hall, Miva. Ph. June 54846282 whether their children can access Youth attended a fun day. Winners of the vari- 1st Wednesday Branch Mtg 9.30am. Allowance,” Mr Truss said. WTruss ous sections in the Cookery, Floral Art

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THE GUNDIAH GAZETTE PAGE 9 JUNE 2015 20 Glenwood Community Markets (3rd Sat (except Aug)), 13 Pepper Rd Glenwood: 8am. Community WHAT’S ON IN june markets with food, drinks available June 0434614866. all morning. Suzanne 30363001. 1 Gundiah Rural Fire Brigade Train- 13 Tiaro Markets (2nd Sat), Tiaro - Ghostly Tours and Tales of ing (1st Mon), Fire Station: 7pm. Community Centre and Memorial Maryborough, 6pm start. Join the 41293128. Hall, Forgan Tce & Kooringa Rd, Mary Widow and The Undertaker 6 Relish Fraser Coast, Portside, Wharf Tiaro: 7am-12. Marj on 0409 611 404 for an evening of spooky tales of Street, Maryborough: 11am-5pm. A or Kerry on 0412 663 367 times past as they recount true delicious feast of culture and cuisine - TEEBAR RODEO stories of love, betrayal, tragedy serving up celebrity chefs, gourmet 15 Radio 107.1 General Meeting (3rd and unspeakable crimes, mixed tastings, cooking workshops, live Mon), Community Centre Tiaro: with some juicy period gossip. music and art. $15. www.relishfraser- 5.30pm. All Welcome. Jeff 41939612. $75 Bookings essential. portside@ coast.com.au, 1800214789. - Tiaro District Community Centre frasercoast.qld.gov.au, 1800214789. 7 “Bail-up at Blackswamp Creek” Meeting, Community Centre Tiaro: 21 FC Wildlife Park Country Markets Tiaro District Sporting Club, Netherby 6pm. New members welcome. Kerry (3rd & 5th Sun), Cnr Mungar & Rd. 7th-8th June. 0412 663 367. Biggenden Rds Maryborough West: - World’s Greatest Pub Fest, CBD & 16 Bauple Historical Museum (3rd Tue, 7am-12pm. Helen 41234171. Gold Outlying Pubs, Maryborough: 11am- even months), 7pm. All welcome. coin donation includes sanctuary. 6pm. Take part in the greatest Pub 41939341. - Australian Hibiscus Society (3rd Crawl you will ever experience - a 17 Tiaro Landcare Meeting (3rd Wed), Sun): 10am. Chris 54846551 for quirky take on the Aussie tradition! Old Medical Centre, Tiaro: 7:30pm. location. $6. www.worldsgreatestpubfest.com. [email protected]. 25 Under 5 Story Time (2nd & 4th Thu), au, 41205600. 18 FREE Community Legal Services Tiaro Library: 10:30am. Deborah - Sunday Riverside, Brolga Theatre: (3rd Thu), Tiaro Community Centre: McCall 41292453, deborah.mccall@ 3pm-8pm. A lazy Sunday afternoon 41942663 for apt. frasercoast.qld.gov.au. by the Mary River. Enjoy a program of free live entertainment show- casing local and visiting artists on the Riverstage. Free. Brolga Theatre 41226060, www.ourfrasercoast.com. au/sunday-riverside. 8 QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY 10 Gundiah SS P&C. (2rd Wed), 6pm. 41293136. - Bauple Rec Ground Meeting (2nd Wed): 7pm. Debbie Brischke 0418771696. 11 Under 5 Story Time (2nd & 4th Thu (excl. school holidays)), Tiaro Library: 10:30am. Deborah McCall 41292453, [email protected]. au. - Gundiah Hall Committee Mtg. (2rd Thu), 7pm. Sandi 41293215. - Tiaro P&C (2nd Thu): 6pm. 12 Biggest Morning Tea. Tiaro Memorial Hall 9am. $5 entry. Raffle Tombolla Fun for all. This is a combined function in aid of the Cancer Foundation by QCWA, Country Crafters & Uniting Church. Call Gail 4129 2237 - Munna Creek Hall Social Night (2nd Fri), 5 Blowers Road, Munna Creek: 6pm. Table tennis & Games, BBQ & kitchen facilities, BYO food drinks. munnacreekhall.com, GUNDIAH GAZETTE: Distributed FREE in the Fraser Coast Hin- terland on first of each month. A Gundiah Memorial Hall Assoc community-building project. Call Trevor Keightley 4129 2504 Editor: Sandra Kelly. 363 Netherby Rd, [email protected] Ph 4129 3215

JUNE 2015 PAGE 10 A COMMUNITY BUILDING PROJECT 26 Tiaro Library ‘Book Club’ (Last Park, Richmond and Wharf Street answer questions on topics such as Fri), Tiaro Library: 10am. Deborah Maryborough: 10-4pm. Marybor- soil health, cybersafety, fire safety, McCall 41292453, deborah.mccall@ ough’s glorious heritage streetscapes weed control and livestock. $5 for frasercoast.qld.gov.au. are transformed into scenes from Adults. Samantha 0408 115 613, - Bauple Kids Hangout’ Night (4th the Poppins novels. Street theatre [email protected]. Fri), Bauple Recreation Grounds: performers, sidewalk artists, jug- 19 FC Wildlife Park Country Markets 5-9pm. Free entry, food & drinks on glers, roving Penny Farthing, grand (3rd & 5th Sun), Cnr Mungar & sale. Play games or just hang-out. costume parade, kite display, vintage Biggenden Rds Maryborough West: Debbie 0418771696. cars, carnival rides and old fashioned 7am-12pm. Helen 41234171. Gold - Last Friday Club (Last Fri), Brolga games and workshops. 4120 5630, coin donation includes sanctuary. Theatre: 5-8pm. Local musicians. Bar www.marypoppinsfestival.com.au. & share platters available. 4122 6060, 6 Gundiah Rural Fire Brigade Train’g Weekly Events & Activities www.brolgatheatre.org. (1st Mon), Fire Station: 7pm. Broadband for Seniors Tiaro Comm Ctr. - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL TERM 41293128. Mon to Fri 9-12 Brian 41939239. 27 Hinterland Markets (4th Sat), 8 Bauple Rec Ground Meeting Radio 107.1 : 7days. Ph Jeff 41939612. Bauple Band Hall: 7am. Heather (2nd Wed): 7pm. Debbie Brischke Bauple Men’s (Community) Shed 0418771696. 0428842615. Mon, Tues, Wed & Saturday 9am– 3pm. - Gatakers by Night (last Sat), 9 Gundiah Hall Committee Mtg. (2rd Ph. Bill 0481 351 583. Gatakers Artspace, Kent St, Maryb’h: Thu), 7pm. Sandi 41293215. 5pm-9pm. Watch artists at work - - Tiaro P&C (2nd Thu): 6pm. Mondays woodcarver, painters, sculptors - and 10 Tiaro Country Crafters (2nd Fri), Lions Club 2nd & 4th Monday Hidea- view the latest exhibitions at Gatakers Uniting Church Tiaro: 9:30am. way Hotel 7pm. Tony Pope 4129 6440 Gallery. Light refreshments available - Munna Creek Hall Social Night Tai Chi–Bauple Band Hall 6pm for purchase. Free admission. (2nd Fri), 5 Blowers Road, Munna Early childhood program at Gunalda Gatakers Artspace 41905723. Creek: 6pm. Table tennis & Games, State School. 9am. 0-5 year olds and 27-12 July Fraser Coast Street Life Festi- BBQ & kitchen facilities, BYO parents/carers welcome. 54846211.” val, Queens Park, Maryborough. The food drinks. munnacreekhall.com, inaugural festival will bring arts and 0434614866. Tuesdays. culture in to the streets! An exciting 11 Tiaro Markets (2nd Sat), Tiaro Yoga Q150 Rec Grounds 8.30am. Great range of musical performances, ar- Community Centre and Memorial for young & old $10 Helen 0410 288 595 tistic pieces, dramatic displays and Hall, Forgan Tce & Kooringa Rd, Tai-Chi Tiaro Com. Ctr. 8:30-9:30am. cultural pursuits will be presented, Tiaro: 7am-12. Gavan 0419276588. am John Horrex Room Phil 4129 2490 performed and enjoyed in the streets, 13 SCHOOL 1ST DAY OF 3RD TERM Child Health Nurse. 9-12pm Tiaro parks and public spaces of the Fra- 15 Tiaro Landcare Meeting (3rd Wed), Library. 2nd & 4th Tuesday 4122 8733. ser Coast. www.frasercoaststreetlife. Old Medical Centre, Tiaro: 7:30pm. com.au Tiaro Creative Arts Group. 9.30am [email protected]. Uniting Church, Mungar Rd. 5484 6135 30 Tiaro Library ‘Book Chat’ (Last Tue), 16 FREE Community Legal Services Tiaro Library: 9:30am. Deborah Mc- Dance Night Bauple Band Hall 7-9pm (3rd Thu), Tiaro Community Centre: (Hall Fundraiser). Children & Adults. Call 41292453, deborah.mccall@fra- 41942663 for apt. sercoast.qld.gov.au. Anne 41939254 or Meg 0429783741 18 Glenwood Community Markets July Events (3rd Sat), 13 Pepper Rd Glenwood: Wednesdays. 4 Family Fun Day. SCOTS (Social 8am. Community markets-food & Line Dancing Gunalda Hall. 4129 3126 Club of Tiaro Surrounds) Car Boot drinks avail. Suzanne 30363001. Thursdays. Sale, Stalls, Events, Displays, Jump- - Tiaro Farming & Lifestyle Field Bauple Bubs Social Group: 9 - 11 am @ ing Castle and more. Tiaro 4th July Day, Tiaro Recreation Grounds, Bauple Rec Grounds, next to Scouts build- 2015 8am–2pm. Stallholders and Inman St: 9am-3pm. Range of food, ing. Contact Lauren 0428 188 757. Entertainers Welcome. Please phone stalls, entertainment, information Maggie 41939492 and children’s activities, experts on Under 5 Story Time 10.30am 2nd & 4th 5 Mary Poppins Festival in the hand to run practical workshops and Thursday Tiaro Library 4129 2453 STAY CONNECTED

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THE GUNDIAH GAZETTE PAGE 11 JUNE 2015 Bauple Scouts 4.30pm. Sandra 4129-2609 Theebine Community Christian Church $60 per full day (9-5pm). Kitchen facili- Zumba–Bauple Band Hall 5.30pm ph 2nd & 4th Sundays 10am. Old Cleveland ties available or we can cater. Please call 0403 797 723 followed by Darts/Pool at Rd. Bevan Day 54846183 Kerry on 0412 663 367 for more detail. 7pm ph 0438758771. Anglican. Christ Church, Cnr King St & Firewood 4 sale Seasoned hard- McDowall Street, Gunalda. 10.30am. 3rd wood mixed with iron bark $120 deliv- Fridays. Sunday. Ph 5482 2629 ered phone 0412132143 Social Computer Group 9-12pm. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Computer help with a cup of coffee and Saints (Mormon) Sorensen Rd Gympie chat. Pat Davies 4193 9239. 9am. Ph. 5482 2014 www.mormon.org SERVICES Rossendale Tennis Club 7pm. Bauple- Electrician Brian Briggs Lic 7417 Woolooga Road Ph. 4129 2589 Gundiah Croquet - Every Sunday @ POBox 84 Tiaro Q 4650 Ph/Fx 4129 2086 Gundiah Community Place 3pm. Gundiah Community Place Socials on Mobile 0412740385 1st & 3rd Fridays. BBQ 6pm 4129 2504. Julez Cleaning Call Julie 0412 902 332 Alcoholics Anonymous Every Friday @ Groups Excavation & Welding - Ryan Long. 7pm in the Glenwood Hall. 5485 7412 Aspergers Support Group – last Wed every month 9am-12 John Horrex Servicing all local areas. 0439 939 196. Friday Family Fun Night. Bauple Rec Room Tiaro Comm Ctr Pat 41939239 Counsellor. Private and professional. Grounds. 1st & 3rd Fridays. Check FB Joanne Jennings Dip. Couns. MACA. page for menu or BYO. Hall open from Meditation (formerly at Bauple) ‘All wel- 6pm. Debbie Brischke 0418 771 696 come’ 1st & 3rd Mon monthly 9.30am Shop 11c, 224 Adelaide St, Maryborough 142 Deephouse Rd Forest View Ph Phone: (07) 4122 2240 Sundays. 41939290 or 0418785305 Email: [email protected] Lighthouse Christian Church: Cnr For- Local - Country - In- estry Rd & Main St Bauple. 10:00am EJ Removals terstate. Free Call 1800 652 569. Worship & Communion. 10:30am NOTICES New Yoga Classes - Yoga at Tiaro, – All Children’s Church. 4129 2787 Ps Brian. Relaxation & Meditation, Prenatal Yoga. Blithe Bookkeeping Services Catholic Services: Sacred Heart, John St, accounts, Payroll, BAS. No Tax Returns. Call Helen for details. 0410 288 595 Your office or mine. kerry@blithebook- Tiaro. 10am. Fthr Paul Kelly 4121 3701 4129 3215 St Therese, Balkin St, Gunalda 7.30am Gundiah Hall for Hire keepingservices.com.au Kerry Pleml 0412 Father Patrick Cassidy. 5482 1213 Answers to life’s questions. Free 663 367 Uniting Church: Tiaro Mungar Rd, 1st bible studies and materials. Interested? In 2 mowing can do your housing & 3rd Sundays 7.30pm. 4121 3204 Call Eva & Walter 4129 3295. block or acreage cheaper then anybody Bauple 2nd & 4th Sundays 7.30pm Hall for Hire Tiaro District Communi- else $25.00 per hour phone 0412132143 Main St, Bauple. G. Slaughter 4121 3204 ty Centre Inc–$35 per 1/2 day (9-12pm)

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