Issue No. 3483 The AlloraPublished by C. A. Gleeson Pty.Advertiser Ltd., 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 3128 - E-Mail [email protected] - Web www.alloraadvertiser.com THURSDAY, 8th MARCH 2018 2018 Annual Rotary Trivia Night

Winners are grinners – Bob’s Your Uncle victors again.

How wide is Australia? beyond them. Still, who is who came and supported the Youth Transition Seminar) If you don’t know the answer bothered when you are having event, which will, in turn, where she “conquered [her] to this question then you join a good wine, a good time or a support our youth with youth own battles but more the throngs of folk who found good whine? leadership programs. Thanks importantly we helped and the baffling array of mindless Once again, the Trivia Night also to our sponsors, West inspired each other to do the minutiae of the Rotary Trivia was a smashing success and Talgai Feedlot, IGA Allora and same”. Leaders at the camp Night on Friday night quite Rotary is grateful for those the Railway Hotel for their “compelled us to push past on-going support for the event our personal barriers and to Toowoomba Rugby League and to the many businesses look at things with a whole who gave prizes and vouchers. new perspective”. We were Our thanks to the school for glad to give her these Pre-Season Trial the use of the hall. experiences and look forward Former awardee, Ella Gartery, to others of her age group gave a concise account of her putting themselves forward for Wattles ‘Warriors’ experiences at RYTS (Rotary …Continues inside page 2 Grain Harvesting v KCFarming Tillage & Spraying Southern Suburbs ‘Tigers’ Planting & Fertilising Heavy Tillage including: • Speed T iller Disc Saturday, March 10th • Offset Discing Platz Oval, Clifton • Chisel Ploughing Kick-Off Under 18 … 4.00 pm Reserve Grade … 5.30 pm A Grade … 7.00 pm Come along and see your Mighty Warriors! KIRKLAND CONTRACT FARMING Glyn Rees, President Call Leigh - 0438 615 779 EARTHMOVING SUDOKU MARK MULLINS

Allora Pharmacy, is pleased to introduce our new WILD DOG pharmacist Tracy. Tracy is a friendly & knowledgeable Soil Conservation Specialists pharmacist, she is eager to help you with your GOOMBURRA PLANNING & TRAPPING WORKSHOP ➭ Dam Construction pharmaceutical needs and advice. ➭ ☎ (07) 4661 3000 Land Clearing Wednesday 14th March 2018 ➭ Mobile 0427 987 957 Please feel free to pop in & say hello! Stick Raking Goomburra Hall, 17 Inverramsay Road. time 9-3pm ➭ P O Box 1299, Warwick Qld 4370 Dam De-Silting Allora Pharmacy will trade as per normal and will Continued from front page… Presenters Stuart Boyd-Law, Dan Mathews (Milo) and John Conroy. continue all customer accounts. apparent in Quizlamic a chance to have the same Extremists, whose score Morning tea and lunch provided, Allora Pharmacy is excited to introduce new ranges and bring any traps you have for opportunity. sheets were beautifully a tune up and wax & dye. services such as, Carusos’s & Bioceutical Vitamins, The school leaders of Allora adorned with all manner of Natio Cosmetics & Skincare, MooGoo Skincare, RSVP by Friday 9th State School will head to the exotic doodles. And Trivia Websterpaks, NDSS, Perfumes and Gifts. RYPEN (Rotary Youth Newton John showed that to [email protected] or 02 67363500 Enhancement) camp later this creative writing is not dead Solution in classifieds section year and we trust they will yet. We are grateful for Bob’s We are currently having the following come away from that camp as Your Uncle’s generous PROMOTIONS: many before them have – donation of a proportion of the feeling inspired and prize money to Rotary. ALL GIFTWARE - 20% OFF STOREWIDE! challenged. Again, Liz Marshall cooked up With tough competition from a storm which left us with a Clifton Fly-In ELIZABETH ARDEN PERFUMES - 30% OFF! Consonants (previous belly-full of satisfaction, Robyn The skies over the Clifton and will be an opportunity for winners) and new-comers Draper executed MC with district will be alive as the females to become involved in Walking Talking Stephen panache and Andrew Lone Eagle Flying School host aviation as part of the Clifton-Leyburn Road. Clifton to get up close with aviations, Hawkings, Bob’s Your Uncle Westerman keep a close eye the long running iconic Annual International Women In This workshop is funded is located halfway between club members and former won through by the tightest of on scores. through the Queensland Fly-In at the Clifton airfifield on Aviation Week. The Lone Feral Pest Initiative Round 2 Toowoomba and Warwick. scholarship recipients and margins. Wooden spooners We look forward to seeing you Sunday 11th March 2018, Eagle Flying School is offering Applications are currently gain knowledge. Applications were the youthful Sour Patch all back for 2019, with the from 6am to 2pm. women who have not flown in cautiously considering some old warbirds. open also for our $7000 for the scholarship close on Kids who were good sports in promise of new categories The fly-in is very attractive to a small aircraft previously the weather. This aviation event is open to Training Scholarship for youth 31st March 2018. Please go to defeat. Artistic excellence was and new surprises. aviators as the first major opportunity to experience Attending aircraft cover all the public and is free aged between 15 and 21. The our website for more event on the what it is like flying around the aspects of aviation, including admission. It a fantastic day Fly-in is a fantastic opportunity information. aviation calendar local district and enjoying the carefully restored vintage that the whole family can for those interested in applying each year whilst picturesque scenery that aircraft dating back to the mid enjoy. We will have a BBQ usually offering presents below you. Look us 1930’s, recreational aircraft of and drinks facilities available good weather and up on our website or Facebook all designs and colours on the day. a very attractive page for registration details. including home and factory The airfield is situated 6 km area to fly around. A Fly-In is a gathering of pilots built examples and maybe west of Clifton alongside the For the general and aircraft on an airfield with public it offers a a chance to meet with friends, special window of swap ideas and information opportunity for whilst giving pilots an anyone who has opportunity to fly somewhere. an interest in any It is not an airshow and there aspect of aviation is no organised flying the chance to demonstrations or activities speak with pilots taking place. This Week’s Specials and to inspect Previous years have seen aircraft including over 130 aircraft attending. EFTPOS Rolled Corned Brisket...... $7.99 kg some of the latest Aircraft attendance is very AVAILABLE Youthful wooden spooners - Sour Patch Kids. versions of high dependant on weather as Diced Lamb & Vegie Curry...$14.99 kg p e r f o r m a n c e aviators who attend these fly- recreational aircraft. ins are very particular, careful Luncheon...... $7.99 kg The Allora Advertiser As part of the days activities and safety conscious, Your community advertiser servicing local and surrounding areas for 80 years 53 Herbert Street, Allora Qld 4362 Crumbed Chops...... $10.99 kg Phone 07 4666 3128 - email [email protected] WEATHER FORECAST (WHILE STOCKS LAST) DEADLINE: Advertising and Articles – Tuesday 4.00pm Day Forecast Min/Max Errors and Omissions Policy: Care & confirmation is taken in the production of THU Morning Clouds. Mild. 16 24 www.allorabutchery.com.au Display & Classified advertising. 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Mild. 16 25 Ph 4666 3355 - 0428 627 107 event at Clifton Airfield. 2 — THE ALLORA ADVERTISER … THURSDAY, 8th MARCH 2018 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER … THURSDAY, 8th MARCH 2018 — 3 The Mate Allora & District DAVEY Historical Society Notes Electrical & Solar Bystander Elec. Lic. No. 39552 - Solar Accr. No. A1278492 Raffle Winner - There is no whip maker, is the great doubt that Maree Holmes was grandson of Joseph Nemeth,  Electrical Installations, Repairs and Quotes thrilled to bits to win the a Hungarian soldier, saddler  Your Professional Local CEC Accredited Solar Program Blunstone Boots and the and whip maker. On March Supplier and Installer handmade whip. Her ticket 31, 1855 Joseph Nemeth Sponsored by (Grey K 66) was drawn out by arrived on the SS Aurora at P: 07 4666 3461 M: 0408 717 624 Scope Club of Caroline from the Warwick Moreton Bay. He married Allora Inc. and Credit Union. The Allora & Anne Doyle and they settled card for locals and visitors An exhibition, Policing and Heritage Bank. District Historical Society at Allora. They raised four alike. The museums Justice in Allora will be Michael & Holly from Griffith would like to thank everybody children. The family home still throughout the Southern mounted in the Court House in University presented “The for their support. Thank you to stands in Allora. Brian who is Downs will be open as well as Raff Street. Along with the Mate Bystander Program” the Allora Heritage Weekend now 86 retired from whip some of the historic buildings. details of court cases held in Mentoring in Violence Committee for again allowing making 20 years ago but two The Allora and District Allora over the past 150 years, Prevention & Bullying. us to sell tickets at their annual of his four children still make Historical Society will be a display by the Police • Featuring a Safe Proactive event. and sell whips. celebrating 150 years of the Department will be featured Bystander Approach. The raffle prize was very Heritage Week - The Southern Allora Court House. The as well. The display will be • Be prepared to make a popular. Maree now owns a Downs Heritage Week is building at 27 Drayton Street, open from the 24th -29th April Difference piece of history. Brian Nemeth, shaping up to be another draw now the museum will be open (excluding Anzac Day) from For students of Allora State on 28th and 29th April during 9am to 12 noon and 1pm to School Years 7 to 10. Holly & Michael from Griffith the hours 9am to 12 noon and 4pm. It is hoped that a The presenters were more University with Scope President 1pm to 4pm. Featured will be representative from the Daphne Whatley. than impressed with the a display of vintage cars, Queensland State participation in the program. bicycles and machinery, Government and the Southern An Adult session was fully vintage clothes and interesting Downs Regional Council will booked in the evening, sharing Scope thank the School for memorabilia. The building was open the exhibition. in the common interest in the letting them present the shifted from Raff Street when The Allora Pharmacy has program. Program. a new Court House was built kindly allowed the Allora and became the School of Historical Society to again Arts prior to the Historical mount a display in their RSL Allora Sub Branch Notes Society creating the museum. window during Heritage Week. Anzac Day - Sales are going Sunday the 25th February. well in the Allora RSL Sub There were 18 service and Warwick High School Reunion Luncheon Branch Anzac Day Raffle social members present, with A Reunion is school and for this reason it thanks to Lynn Collie and 6 apologies. In the absence of Caroline of WCU with Kaye Mullins of Allora Historical Society. being held of all has been decided to expand Geoff Allen. Lynn promotes the President, Jim Corby who past students previously visited the the Class Reunion year to the tickets at the RSL Café was ill, Dennis Pollard from who attended café and offered some include all students who and Geoff has been selling RSL Wallangarra chaired the Allora CWA news the Warwick promotion time. attend WHS in any class tickets outside I.G.A. There meeting. Owing to Jim’s State High The Valentine Day’s 2018 sees the community. during the years from 1957- are 4 equal prizes so get your decision to step down, Shaun School during the years of dinner was a huge branch begin the International Day is scheduled 1961. This will enable a tickets. The raffle will be drawn Godley was elected as 1957-1961. This invitation is success. A big crowd of year with a new for June and the country of greater scope of former on the 30th April and winners President. Shaun is presently also extended to all partners 39 from the Southern coat of paint study will be Germany. Our students to enjoy meeting up notified in the Allora Advertiser a teacher at Assumption and spouses. Downs Ex-Service courtesy of a International Officer Alison with old class mates. on 3rd May. College and was formerly in To add a little history to this Association enjoyed grant from Southern Downs Payne attended a weekend The Reunion is to be held at An Anzac Day Committee the Navy. Sergeant Aaron article, students during these dinner on the deck. Regional Council which will workshop and is very the Warwick Golf Club meeting will be held at the Ritchie a serving member with years travelled to the High Allora locals took completely cover the cost. The enthusiastic about sharing her commencing at 11.30am on RSL hall on Friday 23rd March the SNCOIC Fire Vehicle School from areas such as advantage of the branch appreciates this knowledge and her Friday 27th April 2018. A at 6.30pm. Maintenance at Amberley – Allora, Clifton and Killarney by Wednesday night immensely as the building is enthusiasm for Black Forest smorgasbord luncheon has This year Erin Wilson, Chaplin was elected as Vice-President train and bus connections. opening to celebrate old and susceptible to the Torte. Look forward to a new been organised at the cost of at the Allora State School will along with 2nd Vice President, These students formed an and enjoy the ambiance elements. We had already format in June. $20 per head, payable be marching with the students John Henry. Lyn Wright, integral part of the WHS created with colour and replaced timber affected by The branch Competition Day individually on the day. in the Anzac Parade with her secretary and Kath Turner, culture both in the classroom decor. The Masonic the weather and were worried will be on May 11 and is open For Catering purposes, please ponies. Erin runs The Mane treasurer were re-elected. and on the sporting fields. Lodge and visitors to about protecting the building. to anyone wanting to compete advise one of the contacts Matters Horsemanship Dennis read Jim’s President’s Many strong friendships were the local horsemanship There was a lot to discuss at in Floral Art, Knitting and listed below of the number of Program at the Allora P-10 report which listed the Sub made between these students workshops have the February meeting as it will crochet, Photography and persons wishing to attend the State School with great Branch’s achievements during and the local Warwick enjoyed dining at the be a very busy year. Cookery. Details are on the reunion no later than success. She is expanding the year. Students. A small number of RSL Café in the past We have also received a grant QCWA website or ask a Wednesday 18th April 2018. her program to teach the RSL Allora Café - The café these friendships still exist week. Geoff Allen selling raffle tickets in Allora RSL through QCWA to cover member. Division finals will be Con Seibel (07) 4661 7184 Anzac spirit and the history of has been well patronised in Sub Branch Anzac Day Raffle. internal work which will bring at Stanthorpe on 15th June. today but sadly because of Keith Farrel (07) 4661 1181 horses in World War I to the the eight weeks since Stacey the building up to date with a The music program has been employment opportunities and Lilian McBean (07) 4661 4005 younger generation in the took over as chef. Thank you, new kitchen, the switchboard very well received and higher education institutions It is hoped as many students form ‘The Light Horse Stacey, for your skills in the moved outside and updated members are enjoying helping existing in large cities, the as possible will attend this Program: War Through the kitchen and your zany good plumbing and electrical work. the mothers and children. We majority of students did not function to share the many Eyes of a Horse’. humour. Did anyone hear One very welcome change will very much appreciate having remain in the local area. happy memories with their Annual General Meeting - Stacey on Rainbow FM talking be hot water on tap. When it is Ros Laksman in our As a result of this many former school mates. The A.G.M. of the Allora RSL to announcer, Bryan Pask, finished we will have a special community. students have not met up with John Overstead Co-ordinator Sub Branch was held on last Wednesday. Brian had day to show it off to the each other again since leaving M 0408 732 591 4 — THE ALLORA ADVERTISER … THURSDAY, 8th MARCH 2018 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER … THURSDAY, 8th MARCH 2018 — 5 Wild Dog Planning & Trapping Workshops to be held Events Calendar at Goomburra and Karara 2018 Allora Grain & March - On Wednesday, 14 March, strategies. Morning tea and Fri 16 St. Davids Mission Street Stall Southern Downs Regional lunch is provided, and Milling (AGM) Sat 17 St. Patricks Day Concert & Luncheon Council in conjunction with attendees are encouraged to premium feeds Victoria Hill CWA, 9.30am - Phone Shirley 4666 3470 Granite Borders Landcare bring any traps they have for a offer a unique nutritious April - Committee will host a wild dog tune up and wax and dye. Sun 8 Allora Doctor Who Club Annual Family Picnic planning and trapping The day has been funded by blend of quality Stuart Henry Park, 11am workshop from 9:00 am to the Queensland Feral Pest ALLORA GRAIN & MILLING Australian ingredients. TBC 28/29 Doctor Who Club Bus Trip to Supanova (DATE - TBC) 3:00 pm at Goomburra Hall, Initiative. Funding for the Departs: Toowoomba 5am, Allora 6am, Gold Coast 5pm Southern 17 Inverramsay Road. June - On Thursday, 15 March, the Downs Regional Council PH: 07 4666 3293 Sat 16 St. David’s June Afternoon (A Country Garden) same workshop will be held at Queensland Feral Pest FAX: 07 4666 3462 St. David’s Hall, 1.00pm the Karara Hall, Karara from Initiative project is provided September - 9:00am to 3:00pm. through the Queensland 736 Dalrymple Creek Road, Government to support the Sat 1 Allora State School Spring Fair The aim of the day is to Ellinthorpe QLD 4362 growth of a productive and Allora State School Grounds Allora Golf Notes present the outcomes of the No results for last Friday’s Percy’s Fruit planning sessions held earlier prosperous food and fibre Fri 21 St. David’s Street Stall sponsored Duckrun. in February through the areas’ sector in Queensland. October - the Karara and Gore areas March to Mandy Craig, Granite Last Saturday was first round of our draft wild dog operational All landowners in the Fri 12 Anglican Parish Allora Clifton Fete are encouraged to attend the Borders Landcare, Tenterfield, plans and to assist landholders Goomburra and surrounding At All Saints Clifton Club Championships. With the recent rains the course was in tip workshop. on 02 67 363 500 or mandy@ build on their wild dog trapping areas of Main Range and in top condition only a little damp in places, the pins could be Please RSVP to by Friday, 9th gblc.org.au. IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Clients wishing to include their events in the Events attacked and the first opportunity. The winner coming in with a Calendar, must book a display (boxed) colour advertisement for the event in The 63 was Jason Nightingale, well done Jason, keep the great work the first time Allora and District will have a at the Railway Hotel in Allora yesterday. It Allora Advertiser, sized AT LEAST 2 column x 4 cm. Clients will then automatically going, Runner up on 67 was Bazza Brown Jnr, rundown winners Looking Back… complete local full time TV, radio and appears that four local farmers entered receive, as a bonus, a calendar entry. These entries will be in a 2 line format as both with 68 were Russell Sparksman and Garth Simpson. Pins Allora’s Past 25 years ago March 1993 electrical sales, and after sales service, into discussion on the merits and demerits above, starting in bold with date and event, followed by venue and time. for the 7th and Eagles Nest went to Jason Nightingale, 16th If people wish to contact The Allora Advertiser and discuss their particular needs, plus electrical installation and of the Land Tax with Mr. J. A. Moir, the Barry Brown Jnr, 8th M ark Scully, 17th Rougan Geraghty. The Subdivision By-law maintenance. Labour candidate for the Cunningham please feel free to do so. Ph 4666 3128. Allora Shire Council will not make changes 2nd, 11th and 14th approaches didn’t go but Kev Harrison took J. P. & H. J. DELAHUNTY seat in the upcoming elections. The to its sub-division by-law until a the 5th. Congratulations to the winners for the First Championship discussion waxed hot for some minutes government decision is made on external Allora’s Past 75 years ago March 1943 round. until Mr. Moir called Mr. F. Erhardt “a ----- shire boundaries. Shire Chairman, Cr. Jim BAD JOKE OF THE WEEK Last Sunday after more rain 20 players played for the Railway -- liar”. As a result, a retirement was made Deacon, said that steps to implement a Broken Wrist Hotel monthly mug while our Club Championship continued to While assisting in branding a horse in a to the roadway outside the hotel where A mother went rushing to the doctor in a panic. She town plan would be put on hold until the be played out. The winner with 46 pts after playing a blistering crush on the property of Mr. Dennis Ryan the pair entered into a bout of fisticuffs decision is made. This follows the said, ‘Doctor my little girl’s swallowed my pen.’ of Goomburra where he is employed, Eric which continued for some minutes. After round of golf was Barry Brown Jnr, the scribe played alongside application by an Allora resident to The doctor said,’ ‘Don’t worry you can borrow mine.’ Ranger (17), farm hand, had his left wrist peace was restored, the verdict of an Bazz and can attest he played brilliant golf, well done Bazz. subdivide rural land into one hectare fractured. It appears the horse jammed onlooker was that it was an even contest. Runner up with 43 pts was Mark Scully, great work mate. Four rural-residential blocks. At the conclusion Ranger against the side of the crush. First Neither contestant was injured, though it rundown winners all on 39 pts were John Sparksman, Tom of the investigation into external aid was rendered by the Warwick is hardly likely that the incident will tend to Brown, Jason Nightingale and Ken Wilson. Pins for the 4th Tom boundaries, a town planning consultant Ambulance and Ranger was transported strengthen the Labour candidate’s chance Brown, 13th and 7th Barry Brown Jnr with Rougan Geraghty would draw up a town plan for Allora, Cr. to a doctor’s surgery in Allora, and then to of winning the seat. claiming the 16th. Tom Brown took the Approach for the 1st, Deacon said. the Allora private hospital. Allora’s Past 150 years ago March 10th Aaron Simpson, 3rd and 12th Garth Simpson. Allora’s Past 50 years ago March 1968 Allora’s Past 100 years ago March 1868 Congratulations to the winners and all players, thank you to the Electrician Available 1918 Railway Hotel for their support. After Round 2 we have Barry As from 8th April, Mr. Ron Coote will be Court House Completed Brown Jnr leading the A grade by 11 strokes, B Grade Jason The new court house at Allora has just joining our staff as a fully qualified Fisticuffs SCIENCE TRIVIA QUIZ Nightingale leads by 2 and in C Grade we have Mark Scully A war of words, followed by scuffling and been completed by the contractors Electrician and Electrical Mechanic. For leading by 5 strokes but things can change quite quickly this blows, was a feature of the mid-day meal (Messrs Dougall and Dodd). It is a 1. Atoms are made of protons, neutrons and electrons. Saturday for the third round or ‘moving day’ this year’s chamfer board building Which is smallest? a) protons, b) neutrons, or c) Championship is still a mystery. 30ft long with a electrons? magistrate’s room. It is Also a big Congratulations to our Holden Scramble team who 2. Panthera leo is a large, deadly animal. What is its won the regional final at Arundel Hills with our associated pro an ornament to the town common name? a) panther, b) leopard, c) tiger, or d) and is a credit to the Sam Eaves they now qualify for the National Final, fantastic contractors. lion. work well done to you all. (The Brisbane Courier 3. What does a dendrochronologist study? Is it a) tree Allora Golf Club also wish to thank the Allora Pharmacy who 20th March 1868) rings, b) dandelions and other airborne seeds, or c) reaffirmed their support, from all at the Sports Club, thank you. The court house building what tree leaves do at night? This Friday the Percy’s Fruit sponsored Duckrun will be teeing was moved from Raff from 2 pm all welcome to attend, Saturday teeing at 11.30 will be Street by the School of 4. True or false? Mount Erebus is an active volcano in the third round or ‘moving day’ of the Championship where Arts committee in 1884, Antarctica. leaders can ‘stamp’ their authority over the chasers. Players to Drayton Street where 5. What metal is made from bauxite ore? Is it a) copper, need to contract the Captain or VC to organize earlier timeslots it still stands as the b) nickel, or c) aluminium? if need be followed Sunday teeing from 11.30 will be the fourth Allora and District and final round of 2018 Club Championships, best of luck to all Historical Society Answers in Classifieds pages players involved but don’t forget your sandbuckets and great museum. Colin Newport Originally published in Science by Email. For more CSIRO Double golfing to you all. Delahunty’s Electrical at 56 Herbert Street in 1972. Helix science visit doublehelix.csiro.au or call 02 6276 6643.

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PAINTER GOLD CARD 055 555 Specialising -  Colonials - Interior and Exterior.  Domestic and Commercial - All work Guaranteed.  Roofs - All Types, All Sizes. Free Quotes Pensioner Discounts - All Areas Phone Anthony Parker - Ph: 4666 6236 Mobile: 0418 877 333 Warwick Cowboys Take Barrett Family Shield Honours The Warwick St Helens & Leigh in 88 Cowboys laun- matches from 2013 to 2016. ched their 2018 While the Wattles player To o w o o m b a coach was disappointed about Rugby League the Barrett Family Shield loss The 2018 Barrett Family Shield victorious Warwick Cowboys team with Leo Barrett. season cam- on Saturday night, the result is paign with a hotly contested considered a learning flicked defenders aside to the Saturday morning of the for players to press their Keogh, James Breen, Charlie 30 - 12 winning result over experience to build on. charge over to score in an game, and rated his upfront claims for A-grade selection. Duroux, Michael Marshall, local line-up the Wattles “We were a bit off and put too impressive individual effort. forwards Will O’Gradey and Wattles will play three games Lance McGrady, Dallas Warriors at Platz Oval on much ball down, at least we Alas that was to be all the Michael Pearson among his against Souths at 4.00 pm Dennison tries: Charlie Duroux Saturday night in the annual have something to work on points Wattles would harvest best on field. (Under 18), 5.30pm (Reserve 2 goals) pre-season Barrett Family and will get it right in the next in the game, Warwick winger Jake Hargreaves suffered a Grade) and 7.00pm (A Grade). Under 18: Warwick 36 (Jake Shield. few weeks,” Burns said. Kai Etherington scoring late to rib cartilage injury and may be Game scorers: Speed 2, Mitchell Hay 2, Sam The Cowboys weren’t the only “We’ve got new players, new seal the victory. sidelined for a spell. A grade: Warwick 30 (Joe Frattini, Felix Clarke, Jack winners with rain falling from structures and new Warwick former National Wattles are in action at Platz Fuimuono, Jordyn Hogden, McIvor, Michael Van Der the second half of the reserve combinations, so it can take a Rugby League Coach Phil Oval again this Saturday Mitch Watson, Josh Cruice, Sande tries; Sam Ogden 2 grade match pleasing our bit of time.” Economidis rated Wattles against Toowoomba’s Kai Etherington tries; goal) defeated Wattles 10 primary producers. “It will take a few weeks of former State League centre Southern Suburbs Tigers in a Etherington 5 goals) defeated (Cahal Davis, Matthew Leo Barrett presents the 2018 Barrett Family Shield to Warwick Cowboys Jake Hargreaves and final pre-season trial before Wattles 12 (Brodie Frizzell, Christensen tries: Jack captain Michael Bloomfield after his sides convincing win over the attlesW Warwick’s talented former grinding out wins before we Queensland Under 18 forward the 2018 and 100th Will O’Gradey tries; Travis Duggan goal) Warriors at Plat Oval on Saturday night. Queensland Cup hooker Ben can play some free-flowing Sullivan was among those to football.” Will O’Gradey as players that Toowoomba Rugby League Burns 2 goals). 2018 Barrett Family Shield worried his side. premiership commences in Reserve grade: Wattles 28 Pre-Season Trial. Allora Night Bowls mastermind his side’s victory “Our own ball control with a sterling performance contributed to our loss, and Coach Burns felt his side was March 17th. (Blake Lollback 2, Tom Henry, Kick Off: 730 pm Notes that saw him presented with Warwick played the wet somewhat disjointed losing Travis Burns said the Wattles Alex Morris, Nick Morris tries; A Grade Tuesday 27th February 2018 - the ‘Terry Doyle Memorial weather conditions better and key performers the Duggan A-grade game against Souths Blake Lollback 4 goals) drew 34th min - Warwick 6 (Joe brothers, Matt and Ryan, on would be another opportunity with Warwick 28 (Rohan Progressive scores:- (Battle on Medallion’ as the best and forced a lot of errors with their …Continues on back page with the brothers Paddo) fairest player. defence. They held the ball Zoolanders 10; The Old Boys 10; The Bowling Stones 8; Lawn The Barrett Family Shield and defended with more Phone 07 4666 3128 Grubs 7; Tramps Like Us 6; Team Engel 5; The Three Stoogers presented the Warwick captain urgency than we did.” ADVERTISER CLASSIFIEDS Email [email protected] 4; Railway Hotel 4; 3 Dos & 1 Don’t 4; What Ever 2; Maydan 2; Michael Bloomfield at full time Both sides battled it out for the Frog and Swallow 0; Doesn’t Matter 0. by Barrett family members first thirty minutes before play Remember to contact Greg early if you want a player to Leo Barrett and his daughter erupted and Wattles lost • PUBLIC NOTICES • • PUBLIC NOTICES • substitute for your team. He has a list of players who are willing and former Australian centre Nathan Gaulton to the to fill in. Women’s Rugby League sin bin. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT MISSION STREET STALL This week’s results: - Tramps Like Us 16 v Roonicks 15; Lawn representative Jo Barrett. Warwick took advantage of Make a Submission from Grubs 19 v 3 Dos & 1 Don’t 11; Team Engel 15 v Frog & Swallow Allora/Clifton Anglican Church Wattles player coach Travis the undermanned locals to run 8 March 2018 to 29 March 2018 9; The Old Boys 18 v Railway Hotel 4; Bowling Stones won on a Burns donned a Wattles jersey in two tries in two minutes to Friday, 16 March from 8.30am forfeit; Zoolanders 14 v What Ever 2; Maydan 17 v Doesn’t for the first time in 17 years to lead 12 - 0 at halftime. Material Change of Use 2 RAFFLES - Meat Voucher & Fruit Tray Matter 12. Winners on night were The Old Boys while What Ever run on to Platz Oval in his first When fullback Mitch Watson were runners-up. A Grade game in green & gold cruised in to score to have Where: 46 Raff Street, Allora 4362 Any items for the stall gratefully accepted. Toucher winners were Barry, Casey, Bryce, Andrew, Greg & on his home track. The team Warwick up 18 - 0 after three On: Lot 1 SP191750 Peter Moreton. mentor made his A Grade minutes of the second half the Approval Sought: Short term accommodation (One additional Surprise, surprise yours truly won two prizes, Allora Butchery debut back in the final signs looked ominous for the one bedroom cabin). ALLORA SHOW meat voucher and a voucher from Percy’s Fruit. First time ever, competition match of 2001 as Warriors. Application Ref.: AMM:AMM/MCU/01946 MEETING must have been the lucky numbers! Other winners were John C, a seventeen-year-old at Outside back Brodie Frizzell You may obtain a copy of the application and make John E, Doug Evans and guess what, Ashleigh won the $60 Warwick’s Father Ranger put much needed points on Jackpot on drawing the Joker. Thank to all sponsors, Whites Oval. Wattles half of the scoreboard a submission to: Sunday, 11th March 2018, Garage, Railway Hotel, Allora Butchery, Paul Parker & Allora Since that debut Burns has with a try in the 47th minute to The Assessment Manager 2.00pm at Showgrounds Canteen. Sports Club. played 127 games in the NRL launch his side back in to the Southern Downs Regional Council We all work together to help organise the games. Greg Patterson for Manly, North Queensland game. PO Box 26, Warwick Qld 4362 [email protected] is the games director with help from Moley, Coby, James, John Cowboys and Penrith before While the Cowboys hit back to 1300 698 373 Ashleigh, Bec Dennis, Bev and Lyn. Thank you to all the heading to the Super League lifeline.org.au lead 24 - 6, Wattles powerful www.sdrc.qld.gov.au volunteers in England where he turned front rower Will O’Gradey 13 11 14 Lyn Wright, Scribe out for Hull Kingston Rovers, Public notice requirements are in accordance with the Planning Act 2016 8 — THE ALLORA ADVERTISER … THURSDAY, 8th MARCH 2018 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER … THURSDAY, 8th MARCH 2018 — 9 Phone 07 4666 3128 Phone 07 4666 3128 ADVERTISER CLASSIFIEDS Email [email protected] ADVERTISER CLASSIFIEDS Email [email protected]

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NOTICE OF MEETING ESTABLISHMENT & Scots Presbyterian Church - Allora ALLORA SPORTS CLUB The Allora Anzac Day Committee Meeting 12 Jubb Street, Allora Available for… MANAGEMENT OF THIS SUNDAY AT ALLORA - Service/Sunday School at 9.30am. will be held at RSL Hall • PARTIES Contact: SOWN PASTURES TUESDAY - Ladies Bible Study at 10.00am. • SOCIAL FUNCTIONS WEDNESDAY - Bible Study at 7.00pm, at the church. Phone 4666 3380 Friday 23rd March at 6.30pm Lunch Provided - RSVP Mary Lou 0429 642 092 • CONFERENCES Mobile 0437 342 870 MENS BREAKFAST - Last Saturday in each month, 7.20am. SATURDAY, 10 MARCH 2018 Enquiries to Pastor Elton Wiltshire 4666 3743. JAMES LISTER, M.P., ALLORA PHARMACY - WATCH REPAIRS - 10.00 am to 12.30 pm A Warm Welcome to ALL. Batteries, Pins, Seals - Best Prices. Member for Southern Downs 278 Forest Springs Goomburra Road, GOOMBURRA Phone 4666 3100 will be available at the following venues on Guest speaker Brian Johnson (retired DPI Technical The Catholic Community of Offi cer) will discuss the environmental benefi ts of improved ST. PATRICK’S, ALLORA • ANNOUNCEMENTS • MONDAY, 12th soil carbon content and reduced soil erosion. Also address 1st SUNDAY at 9.00am, 2nd & 3rd SUNDAYS at 6.00pm, grazing management of sown pastures for productivity and EVERY TUESDAY, 9.30am. MARCH 2018 sustainability. 2nd TUESDAY (at The Homestead), at 9.30am. Sincere Thanks LAYLED LITURGY, with Communion - 4th & 5th SUNDAYS at 9.00am To Doug Evans for all your help, to Sally, Mary & Matt Higgins for the ALLORA LIBRARY, Hear from four Goomburra farmers who have improved their and also Fridays at 9.30am. goodies, to Harry & Ellie Pidgeon for your paintings and visits. 78 Herbert Street, Allora pastures about the methods that worked for them. For information on Baptism, Weddings, Funerals and other church Barbara Morrish 9.00am until 10.00am This project is supported by Condamine Alliance through funding from enquiries, phone 4666 3377. the Australian Government’s National Landcare Programme. St Patrick’s Parish School (Prep - Yr. 6), enquiries 4666 3551. • SOLUTIONS • GOOMBURRA HALL THIS WEEK’S 10.30am until 11.00am ALLORA & DISTRICT RURAL The Anglican Parish of Allora and Clifton SUDOKU SOLUTION - Service Times To avoid delays, please telephone 07 4681 2160 for an appointment. FIRE BRIGADE St Davids: Allora DOUBLE HELIX QUIZ advises all fires greater than2m 2 require a Permit to Burn Holy Communion: Sundays 10.00am ANSWERS

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study tree rings to work out out work to rings tree study smaller are Electrons  c). . Grants to Community 9.00am Sunday Services. 1 Have your Bush Fire plan in place. Enquiries phone 4666 3225. All welcome. Not-for-profi t organisations across the Southern Downs region are being offered an opportunity to apply for a portion of the additional $60,000 being made available by Council for its Grants to Community funding programs, which is over and above the $247,000 funding already • POSITIONS VACANT • PHONE 4666 3128 EMAIL [email protected] awarded to successful grant recipients this fi nancial year. LOCAL BUSINESSES & TRADERS Council will open Round Three (3) Grants to Community, for the OFFICE CLERK Community Grant, Event Grant and Sport & Recreation Grant funding • AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES • streams. Applications are capped at $10,000 per application per Description • BUSINESSES • fi nancial year. Funding is available for projects or activities taking place We are looking for an offi ce clerk to work in our offi ce at between 30 April 2018 and 31 July 2018. Round 3 will open on 22 February 2018 and close on 22 March 2018. Ellinthorp. Key responsibilities will include but not limited to: ALLORA & DISTRICT TYRES Pty. Ltd. Professional Styling - • Administration and Debtors duties including data entry, PR’s Hair Design Experienced Staff To make Council’s Fast Grant more accessible, Council has relaxed the 47 Herbert Street, Allora fi ling, printing etc. ON FARM Grants to Community – Fast Grant Guidelines. Now, the application For any enquiries or bookings for tyres or Ros Cave, Proprietor does not need to be for a short-term emergent or immediate need. • Relief Sales and reception duties, answering calls, SERVICE service please contact Anne or Richard on • Mobile Service available Applications are capped at $1,000 per applicant per fi nancial year. faxing, greeting customers AVAILABLE Mob 0428 334 500 Funding is available for projects or activities taking place prior to 30 June 2018. The Fast Grant is open now and closes on Friday, 15 This role is for someone who enjoys variety and challenges. Ph 4666 3455 Mob 0417 594 152 52 Herbert Street, Allora Q. 4362 Ph 4666 3118 June 2018. Experience would be preferred but not essential. The ability to prioritise and communicate clearly and a current drivers For more information about Grants to Community, please Read the • BUSINESSES • Guidelines which are available on Council’s website www.sdrc.qld.gov. licence is essential. • TRADE SERVICES • au. Please forward your CV with a hand-written cover letter outlining your suitability for the Southern Downs not-for-profi t organisations wishing to submit a grant BUILDER position no later than 12th March 2018 to - ALLORA INDEPENDENT STEEL application will need to visit Council’s website, Doing Business, Grants to Barron Street, Hendon, M/S 765, Allora. M & RM Atherton T/A Community, scroll down to the Applications heading, click on the funding The Offi ce Manager stream you are applying for which will re-direct you to SmartyGrants to Phone 4666 3502 Atherton Building & Carpentry Allora Grain & Milling For all your Steel Requirements. complete an application form. Po Box 50 Allora QLD 4362 Call in and get a quote on your next job. Renovations, Extensions If you have any questions or need assistance please contact Council’s For Pipe, Panels, Posts and Gutter and Barge for “No job too small, we do it all” Community Grants Offi cer, Sue Harrold, on 1300 697 372. or [email protected] QBCC Lic: 1187627 ALLORA GRAIN & MILLING the shed, we have it all in stock. ABN: 31 948 806 781 Mathew Atherton 0400 463 142 10 — THE ALLORA ADVERTISER … THURSDAY, 8th MARCH 2018 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER … THURSDAY, 8th MARCH 2018 — 11 PHONE 4666 3128 LOCAL BUSINESSES & TRADERS EMAIL [email protected]

• BUSINESSES • • TRADES & SERVICES • GREG STEWART RURAL FENCING BOBCAT HIRE - TIP TRUCK - SPLIT POST DRIVER ✔ Clean-ups ✔ Post Holes ✔ Levelling & Trenching Bathing and Clipping All Mt. Marshall Allora — Servicing ALL AREAS Creatures Great and Small in Phone Angela 0409 613 931 a Mobile Salon at your door email [email protected] PHONE 0427 040 415 ANY TIME

TD's Garden Services OATS SEED Good old fashioned country service Locally grown/graded. Call Trevor 0417 730 791 Several varieties available. Bulk or Bulka bags. or Deirdre 0417 909 890

Allora - PHONE 0428 713 562 [email protected] Allora Q 4362 LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES KEYS EARTHMOVING P: 07 4666 3989 Jess Keys • Bobcat & 7 Tonne Tipper • 4 in 1 Bucket Experienced • Post Hole Digger • 3½ Tonne Excavator M: 0448 759 546 New location: Owner • House Foundations • All Earthworks M: 0417 077 160 179 Allora Clifton Rd Operator • Clean Ups • Driveways • Trench Digger [email protected] www.dalrymple.net.au ABN 58 122 964 943 0421 239 222

Gleeson Waste Water Services PTY. QBCC 1198291 Providing all your waste water needs PLUMBOWE LTD. Domestic & Plumbing and Gas Installations • Quarterly servicing of all brands of Treatment Plants Commercial. ✔ Plumbing, Drainage & Gas Installations • Installation of Aqua Nova Waste Water Treatment Plants Competitive ✔ New Homes, Maintenance & Emergency Work • Pump out of: Septic Tanks, Grease Traps, Grey Water Pits Rates. Servicing: Allora, Clifton, Warwick, Greenmount, Call 0408 061 050 or 0409 343 198 Toowoomba and surrounding areas CALL GREG BOWE 0407 651 831 - Email [email protected] ALLORA 12 years fencing experience

Specialising in: BASED AT CAMBOOYA PROOF • All types of rural fencing 44 Herbert Street OPEN: Monday - Friday, 7am-5pm • Cattle and horse yards/shelters Ph 4666 3318 Saturday, Sunday & • Residential • Post and Rail CALL ROB Fax 4666 3179 Public Holidays, 7am-12pm • Steel and timber • Property entrances Continued from page 9… 0428 521 412

Fuimuono try; Kai Etherington STEELE RUDD • AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES • goal), Wattles 0 PROOF 35th min - Warwick 12 (Jordyn Shipping Hogden try; Kai Etherington ✔ Insurance & Private ✔ Commercial & Truck goal), Wattles 0 Repairs Refi nish Half Time: Warwick 12 lead, Container ✔ Windscreen Repairs ✔ Restoration Wattles 0 & Replacements Services ✔ Vehicle Detailing ✔ Farm Eqiupment Hire, Sales CAR CRAFT ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE 3rd min - Warwick 18 (Mitchell ✔ Total Hail Solutions & Floats Watson try; Kai Etherington & Transport goal), Wattles 0 PETER MORTON 07 4666 3311 7th min - Warwick 18, Wattles [email protected] | www.wilsonrigby.com.au 6 (Brodie Frizzell try; Travis Bob Malone Burns goal) 0428 198 992 15min - Warwick 24 (Josh Cruice try; Kai Etherington goal), Wattles 6 try & Kai Etherington goal), • Automotive repairs to all vehicles • Fully equipped workshop Warwick 24, Wattles 12 (Will Wattles 12 • Air-con & Electrical • Scan tool & EFI diagnostics • Approved inspection station - Mobile AIS O’Gradey try; Travis Burns FULL TIME: WARWICK 30 - HVRAS approved • Vehicle modifi cations goal) defeated WATTLES 12 Warwick 30 (Kai Etherington Glyn Rees 4 King St., Clifton - P: 4697 3276 F: 4697 3331