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AlloraAllora AdvertiserAdvertiser Issue 3655 Your free local since 1935 Ph 4666 3089 E-Mail [email protected] Wednesday, 4th August 2021 Well Done Matthew - What A Champion! Throwing a Personal Best of 67.02 metres at the Tokyo Olympics Matthew Denny was placed fourth - just 5 centimetres short of a Bronze Medal. 22 Photo courtesy Athletics Australia Full details inside page 3 Renovated home on a fantastic 26ha block BERAT | 4/650 Goomburra Road 5 1 3 Welcome to “Loma Cottage”! $639,000 Enjoy stunning views from this north facing, elevated home. The original home has been restored yet still retains all of its charm. It has an enormous kitchen for the chef in the family. Featuring picture windows in the lounge room that showcase the outstanding views, this may become your favourite room in the house! There are five bedrooms, one of which could easily be converted into a walk in robe off the main bedroom and an office, or keep the existing configuration. It is set on 64 abundant acres, with extensive work done on the contour banks also. This is a rare property that is available now, so contact us today to arrange an inspection! • 5 bedrooms • New bathroom • Refurbished, huge kitchen • Sunroom or office nook • Central wood heater • Outside relaxation zone including water feature • BORE • Quality, fertile soil - cultivation, grazing or lifestyle - ideal for horses • New boundary fences & entrance gates To arrange a private viewing please call Peter Cooke T 0437 719 777 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 Queensland 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! 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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.