Issue No. 3525 The AlloraPublished by OurNews Pty. Ltd.,Advertiser at the Office, 53 Herbert Street, Allora, Q. 4362 “Since 1935” Issued Weekly as an Advertising Medium to the people of Allora and surrounding Districts. Your FREE Local Ph 07 4666 3089 - E-Mail [email protected] - Web www.alloraadvertiser.com Wednesday, 9th January, 2019 Op Shop Open Under New Banner Bob Burge, Trevor Shields and Nev Laney from Allora Men’s Shed convert the Blue Care Cottage to enable clothing and other goods to be suitably displayed. The Allora Op Shop, members of the Allora previously operated on Men’s Shed, the Blue Care behalf of Blue Care re- cottage has been renovated opened on Tuesday under to enable volunteers to organise the display of the auspices of the local Scope Club members Jill (kneeling) Heather, Lynn and Helen set up Scope Club. clothing and other items. the banner in preparation for the first day of trading under the new With the support of name. good honest service 572 Condamine River Road, PRATTEN 432 ha A Rare Gem in a Magnificent Setting Location, charm and production versatility very seldom are delivered in one parcel. Previously • John Dalton architecturally designed five bedroom homestead the home of a successful Santa Gertrudis stud, this property has only changed hands twice • Air-conditioned and combustion heating with two formal lounges since settlement. • Fully ensuited guest-room, fully screened verandahs, magnificent views over the Mount Manning offers the capability of breeding and backgrounding with the added bonus Condamine River of fertile irrigated river flats with undulating grazing country. Four kilometres of permanent • 4 kilometres Condamine River frontage water supplies in the Condamine River, 230 megalitres of water located on seven titles • Undulating grass country - 235 acres of outstanding river creek flat cultivation seal the deal! The property boasts a John Dalton architecturally designed five bedroom • 170 meg commercial bore allocation with 60 meg river allocation homestead, including a guest wing, the gardens of which overlook professionally designed • Cattle yards, heritage barn and workshop post and rail horse facilities. Ideal for cattle, horses or studs. Easily accessible to Toowoomba, • Good quality post and rail paddocks and laneways for horse enthusiasts Brisbane and Stanthorpe! Phone Peter Cooke 0437 719 777 • Centrally located to Toowoomba and Warwick and only two hours to Brisbane Landmark Harcourts Cooke 67 King Street, Clifton T 4612 3779 www.cooke.landmarkharcourts.com.au Page 2 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Wednesday, 9th January, 2019 Wednesday, 9th January, 2019 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER Page 3 Locals Get Excited Over Traffic Change The addition of islands on Forde Street at Allora gave a few local residents some reason to express grief during the Christmas- New Year break. Southern Downs Region- al Council has constructed traffi c calming devices in the form of small islands on either side of the main carriageway, and new, permanent speed signs have been erected indicating that it is a 40kmh zone. Sergeant Damian Grace of Allora Police said this is in an effort to reduce speeding and noise and otherwise positively infl uence traffi c Santa crashes at Berat Forest Springs Roads. Lachlan and Connor investigate. calming through the area directly outside the aged Letters to the Editor It impacts everyday people - mums, dads, brothers, friends, care home. colleagues or even you. “What it means though, There will be more than 56,000 strokes in Australia this year. Dear Editor, is that each end of the But there is hope - and it is called prevention. Around 80 zone has been physically The holiday period has as usual brought an increased level percent of strokes can be prevented, and we can all take narrowed and there may of traffi c to Allora. However despite praise by local police simple steps to reduce our risk. be some potential issue regarding drug and alcohol testing, the need to speed Get your blood pressure checked regularly. Blood pressure with larger vehicles passing continues. This is especially evident on Herbert Street at all is the key risk factor for stroke, but it can be managed. The each other, if entering the times of the day or night. number of strokes would be practically cut in half (48 percent) area at the same time I am not referring to some of the local lads or girls in their hotted if high blood pressure alone was eliminated. and the appropriate care up cars or even the loud motorbikes both local and visitors. 1. Manage your cholesterol – High cholesterol contributes to and caution is not taken,” speed zone will remain and Newly installed traffic islands and signage along Forde Street. The main offenders are 4WD utes of tradies or farmers who blood vessel disease, which can lead to stroke. Sergeant Grace said. is enforceable.” race up and down Herbert Street well in excess of the 50kph 2. Eat a healthy balanced diet – avoid sugary drinks and cut “People driving through Sergeant Grace said limit. Even worse are the delivery vans early in the day, not the salt. the area now need to be any complaint or inquiry only speeding but on their mobile phones. 3. Exercise regularly – Inactivity causes weight gain and aware of these changes to about this change needs to Allora Pharmacy I have witnessed quite a few near misses with people trying to contributes to high blood pressure and high cholesterol. the road design. be referred to the Southern 42 Herbert St. Allora, QLD 4362 PBS Approval No. 34248m cross the road to get to the businesses on the other side. One 4. Quit smoking - Smokers have twice the risk of having a “The posted 40kph Downs Regional Council. OPEN: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5.00pm lady had to make three attempts to get from the printers to the stroke than non-smokers. Ph: (07) 4666 3100 Sat 8.00am - 12 noon butchers, having to turn back due to speeding traffi c. 5. Only drink alcohol in moderation - Drinking large amounts Fax: (07) 4666 3500 Email: [email protected] Maybe a few speeding tickets will get the message across. of alcohol increases your stroke risk through increased blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, obesity and irregular heart beat Geoff (Allora) (atrial fi brillation). Remember this list and take your fi rst steps towards reducing Dear Editor, your stroke risk in 2019. It could save your life. Cut your stroke risk in 2019: A recent study has found one This Week’s Specials Associate Professor Seana Gall in four people will have a stroke in their lifetime. Stroke is a Get the kids off to a great start this year with our Stroke Foundation Clinical Council member Chicken Kievs .................. $4.99 ea disease that attacks the brain – the vital organ responsible EFTPOS Nature’s Way vitamins. 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Mary Little as its candidate for be for workers to fi nd secure Schelbach again decorated Maranoa in the forthcoming work in our region. the tables and room spec- federal election. “We get plenty of lip tacularly and everyone Ms Little lives at service from the LNP, but I’m brought a contribution for Blackbutt on a farm with her 100 per cent committed to a healthy lunch and some husband Phil and her two properly funding our region’s treats (Country Kitchens foster children. schools and healthcare would have been pleased). She has extensive services, and creating more With us for lunch were three experience in small local jobs.” husbands and a daughter business, farming, and Federal Labor Leader, and it was good to be able retail. Bill Shorten, welcomed to show our appreciation for Mrs Little said that she Linda Little to his team. their help through the year. would hit the ground running “Linda is a community A thank you gift was given to using her small business champion, her work serving Max Phelan for his excellent and farming experience to the local community means care of the yard over many Clockwise from left: Carol King, Ros Laksman, Esma, Roger Blinco, Annie Sackley, Sandi Blinco, Barbara be a strong voice for the she understands how years.