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Throwing a Personal Best of 67.02 metres at the Tokyo Olympics Matthew Denny was placed fourth - just 5 centimetres short of 22 a Bronze Medal. Photo courtesy Athletics

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Nutrien Harcourts Cooke 67 King Street, Clifton T 4612 3779 cooke.nutrienharcourts.com.au Page 2 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 4th August 2021 Wednesday, 4th August 2021 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 3 Remember When The Matthew Throws A PB The Olympic Games in fi nished a very close fourth DAVEY Tokyo was the scene for place in the sixth round - Electrical & Solar School Bell Rang? Allora’s Matthew Denny who throwing a huge personal Well, if you were at the threw with the best in the Allora State School in the best of 67.02 metres. World.  Electrical Installations, Repairs and Quotes 70s that sound would be With the Tokyo Olympics Matthew, under coach familiar. ticked off Matthew could  Your Professional Local CEC Accredited Ben Thomson, has become So let’s ring in a School now be looking at the World Solar Supplier and Installer Elec. Lic. No. 39552 Australia’s most successful Solar Accr. No. A1278492 Reunion happening in Allora Games in Alabama USA and male discus athlete at an on Saturday 23rd October. the Commonwealth Games Olympic Games. P: 07 4666 3461 M: 0408 717 624 Students who were Throughout the heats in Bermingham England in leaving A.S.S. in 1970 (51 Matthew threw between 65 2022. The next Olympic My Real Estate career years ago) can phone Jill began in 1998 and I and 66.06 metres leaving Games will be held in Paris Weychardt on 0439 756 519 have since developed my everyone at home on the France in 2024 - will we see skills after 10 years and those who left in 1971 experience specialising edge of their seats. our Champ do Allora and (50 years ago) can phone exclusively in property Then in the Finals on Australia proud, again? We Photos courtesy management. Joanne Ellwood on 0421 Saturday night Matthew hope so! Athletics Australia By maintaining a small property 855 432. management portfolio, I am able to provide a more personalised service to both Rekindle memories and who attended the Allora Landlords and Tenants to ensure a stress good times with your mates free experience when renting a property. State School. Jo McEvoy EKKA Cancelled Eastern Downs Property Due to the current South next two weeks in a COVID-Safe (based in Allora) operates as a boutique East lockdown environment without the general property management service. and worsening local COVID-19 public. 0427 663 113 [email protected] outbreak, the 2021 Royal RNA will also be working Queensland Show (Ekka) has with Queensland Health on a been cancelled in the best de-mobilisation plan to assist interests of public health. exhibitors with bumping out It is the second year in a row and what is possible during the that the Ekka has been cancelled lockdown. due to the worldwide COVID-19 The RNA will be issuing AFFORDABLE PRECISION AERIAL APPLICATION pandemic. full refunds to all ticket holders, The 2021 Show was due to with more information to be sent open to the public this Saturday directly. GOT $10/HA and it will be the fourth Our NewsADDITIONAL COSTS APPLY time in the Ekka’s Matthew signs the Olympic flag. Photo FOR TRAVEL, SUPPLYING MICE? MOUSE BAIT ETC. 145-year history that Perry Cronin, Allora Sports Museum. Missed it by that much. SPREAD BAIT VIA DRONE SHED TREATMENTS the show has been OnlineALSO AVAILABLE cancelled. 68 Herbert St., Allora - Aaron Vietheer [email protected] Roger Woods BSc The RNA will now www.dronecommander.com.au endeavour to see if Facebook.com/dronecommander 0400 283 319 some of the 2021 P: 4666 3355 Royal Queensland M: 0428 627 107 FOR Show competitions www.allorabutchery.com.au Lyn-D-Jo Boutique can continue these CANCELLED EARTH 46A Herbert Street, Allora This Week’s Specials WORKS PH 07 4666 3653 COUNT Red Wine & Garlic Steak ...... $18.99 kg FINAL WINTER CLEARANCE 6 (QLD) PTY LTD Lamb Shanks ...... $11.99 kg DOWN weeks to go! For all earthwork DAMS DRAINAGE Fillet Mignon ...... $29.99 kg requirements, from CoopsTRENCHING to arrival in preconstruction, HORSE ARENAS Bacon Hocks ...... kg EARTHWORKS, construction and $9.99 POST HOLES ½ OurPRICE community papers Allora of the CONSTRUCTION maintenance ROAD WORKS 2kg Bulk Buy Mince ...... $12.75 kg AND services across Toowoomba and have a brand new home online. EQUIPMENT MACHINE HIRE 2kg Bulk Buy Sausages ...... $10.99 kg the - DAM DE-SILTING HIRE contact Coops. (WHILE STOCKS LAST) SALE1 WEEK ONLY. ENDS 14TH AUGUST EFTPOS FRESH FISH AVAILABLE available Read Allora Advertiser online Norco ALLORA’S OWN WOOD SMOKED FREE Milk ENQUIRE Web coopsqld.com.au www.our-news.com.au NOW Email [email protected] HAM & BACON AVAILABLE! DELIVERY Available 4691 5868 Page 4 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 4th August 2021 Wednesday, 4th August 2021 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 5

Funding For Upgrades Bogged In Clifton LYNN CLOSE AGRICULTURAL Proprietor Well not literally bogged is based around four fence Self Contained Bed but country men can face posts: & Breakfast SPRAYING EQUIPMENT At Warwick Airport 62 Warwick St., Maranoa MP David glider runway. unique mental health 1. Engaging directly with Allora 4362 Littleproud has announced “Keeping our regional challenges and depression rural men that Federal Government airstrips in top-notch in the bush is a lot like 2. Changing the landscape funding of $276,360 has condition will help locals getting “ bogged in the mud”. and breaking down the Phone been allocated to two to remain well-connected, Mary O’Brien was raised stigma around mental www.roseneathcottage.com.au (07) 4666 3662 aerodromes in the Southern improve the delivery of in the country and has spent health Downs Region. goods and services and her life working in rural and 3. Bridging the gap - Our News Warwick and Stanthorpe remote Australia, getting to ensure emergency services connecting rural men to CHAS SANKEY FRASER aerodromes are among 89 know how country blokes continue to have quick and the resources available regional airports nationwide tick, how to work with them easy access to our towns. 4. Being a voice for rural Online which will benefi t from and how to talk to them. OOMMEETTRR “Every dollar spent on men and speaking up for PTTOMETRIISS grants totalling nearly $30 Mary travels around the OOPPTTOMETRIISSTT local infrastructure is a T those who often won’t OO T million under Round 2 of the country to provide advice dollar well spent and I look Australian Government’s and break downs the stigma The event is free. forward to working with Regional Airports Program. surrounding men’s mental To RSVP for catering BUY ONE GET ONE This project will complete the community to deliver wellbeing. purposes contact Kate free a range of safety upgrades this vital funding as we On Saturday 14th August Flynn on 0400 173 315. LINKAGE including staff training, continue recovering from the The event is supported by 2 pair of frames plus a barbecue lunch will be TWICE THE STYLE single vision lenses $78 SPRAYERS fencing, lighting, removal of pandemic.” Mr Littleproud held from 11.30am at the the Clifton Show Society. SECOND PAIR FREE! FROM 300L TO 1000L vegetation and works to the said. Clifton Senior Citizens For more information Full-time optometrist Centre to be followed by a about “are you bogged For a limited time receive a second pair appointments 6 days/ of prescription glasses free with your week talk from Ms O’Brien. mate?”, visit - initial purchase. *Conditions apply. SERVICING ALL SPRAYER BRANDS August is Horsepower Month “Are you bogged mate?” areyouboggedmate.com.au Bulk billing to Medicare LARGE RANGE OF SPRAYERS & SPARE PARTS IN STOCK Free Digital Retinal 20 YEARS LOCAL FAMILY OWNERSHIP & EXPERIENCE on the Southern Downs The Historic Leyburn For the horse-fans, the Photography included with eye testing Our community papers Sprints will host a huge IOR Rosebowl Polocrosse weekend of street sprint Carnival will run from 20th have a brand new home70 Carrington online. Rd action from 21-22 August. August at Morgan Park Torrington Toowoomba The line-up features non- with three days of fi rst-class PHONE (07) 4661 1701 T 4634 4000 stop grassroots motorsport, polocrosse action and club O 8-5pm M-F 56A Palmerin Street, Warwick classic car and caravan pride on the line. www.eyecareplus.com.au/warwick displays, appearances by If rodeo is more your the Leyburn Legends thing, the Killarney Rodeo is available in Read Allora Advertiser online drivers, markets and a host will have all the thrills and Allora Advertiser Warwick at… Issue Your free local since 1935 www.our-news.com.au of other family-oriented spills of arena horsepower Ph -4666 HYNES 3089 E-Mail [email protected] NEWSAGENCY - ROSE CITY SHOPPING CENTRE attractions. on Saturday 14 August. Also - STEELE’S BAKERY - WARWICK LIBRARY and various shops & business houses in Killarney is the annual Or read the online at www.alloraadvertiser.com Waddle, Saddle & Pedal on and www.our-news.com.au 28 August. Mary O’Brien. There’s drag racing at Carnell Raceway on this Saturday 7th and the Sixth Cottonvale Digout at Pete’s Hot Rods between 27-29 August. Morgan Park will host the Southern Country Lifestyle Downs Road Racing Series between this Friday 6th until Sunday and the Warwick The Convenient Grange Country Villas to Toowoomba 1000 returns to the raceway offers a friendly, secure lifestyle of from 27-28 August. independent living in the vibrant, Southern Downs Mayor rural community of Pittsworth Vic Pennisi said the month- Located minutes from local shops long program is a major and only 40km from Toowoomba highlight of the region’s events calendar. Phone Diane for an inspection “Southern Downs Horse- (07) 4693 3734 power Month is a new www.thegrangecountryvillas.com.au initiative to help promote all of our exciting horsepower- 2 BEDROOM UNITS FROM ONLY $210,000 AVAILABLE TODAY! related events happening QUALITY LIFESTYLE • COUNTRY COMMUNITY • INDEPENDENT LIVING • LANDSCAPED GARDENS across the region,” Mayor Pennisi said. Page 6 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 4th August 2021 Wednesday, 4th August 2021 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 7 FIND YOUR DREAM HOME AUGUST 2021 OR NEXT INVESTMENT PROPERTY IN THIS MONTH’S ALLORA ADVERTISER REAL ESTATE ROUND UP Electrical Hazards In The Home Ergon Energy Network Customers have also has launched a lifesaving unwittingly risked their campaign to raise aware- lives by using workarounds ness about the importance to avoid further shocks, of reporting shocks and like wearing thongs in the tingles, which can be a sign shower, rubber gloves  of deadly electrical hazards when they’re doing dishes in and around your home. or avoiding certain power Area Manager Chris points. Graham said while 2309 “Delayed reporting is  public shocks were reported usually due to ignorance, in Queensland last year, so we want everyone to customer calls to the contact understand these incidents • GARAGES centre demonstrated an are serious and if you don’t • CARPORTS alarming lack of knowledge act immediately you are • COLOURBOND FENCING about the safest course of putting yourself or someone action. else at risk,” Chris said. • PATIOS “The key message is if Customers have you touch something that reported receiving shocks gives you a shock or tingle, and tingles from indoor and T: 4661 5968 the next thing you touch outdoor taps, showers, shed M: 0418 153 584 should be your phone. Call doors and ladders resting on Ergon Energy Network gutters. 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53 Fitzroy Street Warwick www.helenharm.com 0408 457 496 Page 10 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 4th August 2021 Wednesday, 4th August 2021 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 11 FATHER’S DAY Grant For Clifton CAST IRON FURNITURE IDEAS INC BAR STOOLS Landcare Member for Maranoa our rivers and wetlands,” MANY and Minister for Agriculture Minister Littleproud said. MORE GIFT and Northern Australia, The Clifton Landcare IDEAS! David Littleproud, welcomed Group will receive $9,625 to June 1 - August 31 the news that over $320,000 protect vulnerable fl oodplain Money on the table will be spent in the region and riverine landscapes % OFF completing projects to 20 from feral pigs. 161-165 Jellicoe St, Toowoomba improve the health of rivers for Meat Exporters “Funding will be spent O: Mon-Frid 8.30am-5pm Sat 8am-Noon PH: 4632 7069 and wetlands. Meat and Livestock “As we’ve learnt from DESEXING locally, supporting our local “Australian farmers Australia (MLA) will use COVID-19, access to a Did you know that businesses and economy a $1.52 million Australian diverse range of markets ALLORA VETERINARY CLINIC and groups like Landcare Government investment to critical to our exporters. 60 Herbert Street, Allora, QLD 4362 and helping our communities already do a great job explore market diversifi ca- “This grant will help to P 07 4666 3127 The Allora Advertiser managing the environment, recover from major set- tion opportunities within improve Australia’s product Mon – Fri: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm can design and supply business cards? warwickvet.com.au Sat: CLOSED and we want to support backs caused by drought untapped segments of three spread, we are future- Call us for a quote today! Ph 4666 3089 export markets. proofi ng our industries them to keep on protecting and COVID–19. Minister for Agriculture against signifi cant market and Northern Australia shocks.” Looking Back… David Littleproud said the General Manager of grant would help increase International Markets MLA, Allora’s Past 25 years ago August market expansion and Andrew Cox, said the grants 1996 diversifi cation for Australian were an opportunity to Keeping it Local The Fight is Over exporters. expand exports into markets FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED Allora’s two-year long battle to reverse the 1994 “Through this grant with strong development JUSTIN AND GRETTA BARTON STOCKIST funding, MLA will explore opportunities. State Government decision to amalgamate the FOR ALL YOUR BULK FUEL NEEDS CONTACT JUSTIN former Shires of Allora, Glengallan, Rosenthal new export channels in “Australia has recently and the is fi nally over. The Saudi Arabia, Thailand negotiated improved access 0439 972 223 fi ght, led by the former Mayor of the Allora Shire and Vietnam,” Minister to these markets, and it’s www.bartranzpetroleum.com.au Lot 1 New England Highway Allora Council Jim Deacon, was one that was never Littleproud said. important to build stronger going to be won. The referendum question “New business develop- relationships with our ment specialists will work important trading partners,” put the residents of the four previous local SPECIALISING IN government areas was “Do you approve of on improving trade fl ows for Mr Cox said. the abolishing of the Shire of Warwick and the Australian beef, sheep meat “We’re grateful for the 4 SOIL CONSERVATION and goat meat to build new opportunity to smooth the reinstatement of the Shires of Allora, Glengallan, 4 STICK RAKING An unknown debutante group in front of the old National Bank in Drayton Street. business opportunities in in path ahead for the Australian Rosenthal and the City of Warwick?” and had to 4 DAM CONSTRUCTION be approved by a majority of the residents in all Photo taken from the Weber album. trade, retail and food service red meat industry.” 4 CONTOUR BANKS four divisions. Even though the Allora residents Allora’s Past 100 years ago August Allora’s Past 150 years ago August sectors. The facts are - voted 807 to 592 in favour of de-amalgamation 1921 1871 “By stationing business Australian livestock pro- 4 OTHER GENERAL they were out-voted by the 70% who chose to development specialists in duction is forecast to be EARTHWORKS retain the existing shire. Old Resident’s Death Ploughing Match these target markets, MLA valued at $22.9 billion in The death of Mr Thomas Bennett, an old resident The fi fth ploughing match conducted by the will be well positioned 2020-21. Allora’s Past 75 years ago July 1946 of the district, occurred last Wednesday. The Eastern Downs Horticultural & Agricultural to work with Australia’s Australian meat and BRAD STALLMAN Association (Warwick) was held at Allora on deceased, who was 88 years of age, arrived in government agencies in- livestock exports are fore- MOBILE: 0417962508 OR 0428270878 Debutante Ball Allora from England as a young man in about land owned by Mr C. H. Green Esq. Thirteen cluding our Agriculture cast to be worth $13.1 billion Twelve debutantes were presented to Cannon 1866. He resided here for some years being ploughmen took part in the contest and nearly Counsellors. in 2020-21. EMAIL: [email protected] and Mrs R Massey at the St David’s debutante employed as a groom by Cobb & Co. At that all fi nished their ground in the time allotted. ball held in the Central Hall, with over 400 time the coach from Ipswich to Warwick crossed The ploughing was fi rst class and considered people attending. The debutantes were Misses the best that could be done in the colony. the creek at the foot of Drayton Street. On the We Stock Nancy Reid, Dulcie Hansen, Beryl Quinlan, The Champion Match open to all comers with opening of the railway Mr Bennett worked for Dulcie Jackson, Lola Robin, Dorothy Kratzman, a prize of £10 was won by P. Higgins from Australian Made Workboots! Messrs Marshall and Slade at Glengallan as Daphne Gwynne, Leona Geck, Wanda Bott, George Free. The Second Match open to a boundary rider, and for many years kept the Margaret Jensen, Hazel Dallinger and Thelma those ploughmen who had not previously won ZIPSIDER ELASTIC RIDING NON-SAFETY Gwynne. The debutantes were preceded down gate-house on the Warwick boundary. Upon the a match, was contested by all Allora residents BOOT SIDED BOOT BOOT ZIPSIDER the hall by twelve little fl ower girls Shirley opening up of the Glengallan land for selection 261050 240040 805070 BOOT Henry Saal, John Cranitch, James Rooney and 961060 Forster, Jocelyn Slatter, Kay Slatter, Margaret he took up a farm in the vicinity of Allora on John Hegarty. The £5 prize was won by James Hampson, Margaret Erhardt, Lenore Lancaster, which he resided up to the time of his death. He Rooney. The Youth’s Match prize of £2/10/0 was Jennifer Gwynne, Jan Martin, Nancy Whitton, was predeceased by his wife and survived by a won by William Dalton of Spring Creek. Michael Gordon, Olive Martin and Joy Ellis. son and daughter. Colin Newport OPEN Mon - Fri 9am-5.30pm. Sat 9am-1pm www.hippocketworkwear.com.au/toowoomba 222 Anzac Ave Toowoomba. P: 4630 1122 Page 12 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 4th August 2021 Wednesday, 4th August 2021 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 13 Phone 07 4666 3089 ADVERTISER CLASSIFIEDS Email [email protected] CREATIVE CORNER • CHURCH NOTICES • • CHURCH NOTICES • Uniting Church Allora Allora/Clifton Anglican Church SERVICE THIS SUNDAY AT 9.00AM. ALLORA - 10am Sunday & 10am Wednesday WORDSEARCH Enquiries phone 4666 3225. All welcome. CLIFTON - 8am Sunday. 5th Sunday, 9am Combined Service Scots Presbyterian Church - Allora Enquiries to Rev. Matt Skelton, phone 0447 728 227. 12 Jubb Street, Allora Worship service each Sunday at 9.30am • PUBLIC NOTICES • including online service Bible Study (BACAD) 7pm Wednesdays online ALLORA SHOW SOCIETY MEN’S BREAKFAST held on the last Saturday of the month Tuesday, 10th August Enquiries to Pastor Elton Wiltshire 4666 3743 A Warm Welcome to ALL. GENERAL MEETING 6.30pm The Catholic Community of ST. PATRICK’S, ALLORA 1st SUNDAY at 9.00am, 2nd & 3rd SUNDAYS at 5.30pm, ALLORA SHOW SOCIETY EVERY TUESDAY, 9.30am. LAYLED LITURGY, with Communion - 4th & 5th SUNDAYS at ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 9.00am. Sunday, 29th August 2021 For information on Baptism, Weddings, Funerals and other church enquiries, phone 4666 3377. 4.00pm at Allora Showgrounds. St Patrick’s Parish School (Prep - Yr. 6), enquiries 4666 3551. Any member of the Allora Show Society who wishes to stand for Solution this page below election as a member of the Management Committee must give Find these quarantine distancing their nomination to the Secretary at least 14 days prior to the AGM. words… jab tracing READ LOCAL - ALLORA ADVERTISER covid QR code isolation TODAY’S QUOTE - ALLORA SHOW coronavirus lockdown symptoms Looking • POSITIONS VACANT • SOCIETY - “If two men agree on for a vaccine sanitiser everything you may be ‘PROPERTY All candidates for Answer below mask infection sure that one of them is GENIE’? positions on the doing the thinking.” - Sales Support Merchandise Management Committee Lyndon B. Johnson • Toowoomba, QLD of the Allora Show Society are invited to attend the GENERAL We are currently offering a great opportunity for a customer focused person to join our SOLUTIONS MEETING on AUGUST 10 team at Toowoomba. I hate lockdowns to explain how they can and home SUDOKU 0408 457 496 About the opportunity contribute to the Society schooling! Our customer base is broad and can include local farmers, primary producers and over the coming year, My dad was down at and answer any BAD JOKE trade customers and the focus of your role is to provide a memorable experience for all Parliament House in questions posed by customers either in store or over the telephone. Tasks are varied and include customer Brisbane last week for OF THE WEEK members. budget committees but service, processing counter sales, sale orders, administration, stock control, preparing Could candidates please he didn’t start coming Grandma was spending orders for delivery, store merchandising, as well as ordering goods, loading, and unloading advise the Allora Show back from Brisbane a few days with the trucks, dispatching, and unpacking orders and deliveries. Secretary that they will until 10am on Saturday so he’s not allowed to go out just like the people family. About you be taking advantage of in Brisbane can’t. I’m pretty sure that dad doesn’t have coronavirus this opportunity by because he didn’t go anywhere down there and it’s been four days since On the fourth morning You’ll have a passion for customer service and ideally an exposure to or an interest in Monday, August 9th? he got back and he’s still okay. And he’s got to go back to Goondiwindi little Freddy said “Hey farming and agriculture with previous success in a retail sales or customer service role. to get his second COVID needle soon and the rules say that’s okay. But WORD SEARCH Dad, when are you You will be a self-motivated person who can develop strong customer relationships in a Allora Advertiser the bad thing is that the COVID rules mean that William and me have to going to do your trick?” fast-paced environment. A current driver’s license is essential, and HR and forklift licence stay home from school and do home schooling! are desirable. We like going to school because we get to do the things we like there. I “What trick is that, get my newspapers on the way and I get to read them at lunch and play son?” Interested? COPY chess and William gets to run around at school and do things with his If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation DEADLINES friends in grade 2. And home schooling is really annoying because it’s “You know - you said if offering the opportunity to gain exposure to Australia’s key growth industry, please email Display Advertising - not like school and William annoys me too. 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