Issue No. 3426 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, 12th JANUARY 2017 ALLORA LOSES HISTORIC 120 YEAR OLD TREE IN JANUARY STORM Check ‘Looking Back’ on page 4 for tree story This photo was taken merely minutes after the historic 120 year old Aleppo pine fell during the storm which hit Allora on 2 January 2017. The Rotary Club of Allora Inc. ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT Friday, 3 March 2017 Allora State School Hall FUN Doors open 6.30pm, 7.00pm start $15 per person - includes light supper Storm waters rose up to cover footpaths in the town centre. 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Today Allora Autumn Festival RADF. your investment with professional, (Tuesday) we received with gratitude, AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between experienced and trustworthy service. his thank you letter. We must add that the Queensland Government and Southern Downs Regional if we only had 5 men turn up, we must NOMINATION Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. remember they could be the 5 in this The Allora Community Circle is delighted to announce that the Allora Council was successful in receiving $55,000 of funding from A team of experienced and dedicated whole area that God, through the Autumn Festival has been nominated for a 2017 Australia Day Award. the State Government, which will be combined with a Council Property Managers, REIQ accredited. Holy Spirit, wanted to receive this The Event was a first for Allora to showcase the history of the town; contribution of $45,000 to provide a total funding pool of particular message. Allora’s connection to a small part of the life of the author of the Mary $100,000 for this financial year’s RADF program. Thank you so much for the Wes Leake. Throughout previous years Council’s RADF grants have Poppins Books P.L. Travers (Helen Lyndon Goff) & her father Travers opportunity to speak at your included exciting and diverse projects such as street art Phone Jackie Cooke Robert Goff who is buried in the Allora Cemetery. Attendees to the monthly men’s breakfast. What a joy and delight it was to projects, creation of a book about the personal experiences of or Joanne McEvoy share God’s word with a group of men who are hungry - For Festival also experienced the creative abilities of the artisans of the two local WW2 Heroes, professional cultural artists and the things of God. area through ‘Art on the Edge’ Pop-up Art Boutiques, Fine Art & Quilt entertainers working at a multicultural carnival, and photography Well done to you for your faithfulness in organising such a Displays as well as beautifully restored Model T Fords & Penny Farthing workshops to develop the skills of the region’s aspiring Tel: 4612 3999 group. I could sense your level of frustration that it isn’t Bikes. Regional produce held prominence alongside the variety of street photographers. having more impact than what you would like, but I want to stalls. The inaugural Dinner on Drayton proved to be the highlight of the Queensland Premier and Arts Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk encourage you that what you are doing is having a greater event. The Allora Community Circle spokesperson stated it is an honour said the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) delivered on 8.30am – 5.00pm Mon – Fri impact than what you will ever be aware of on this earth. to be nominated for this prestigious Award & whether we the Queensland Government’s commitment to foster diverse 8.30am – 12 noon Sat Continue to be strong and courageous as you boldly declare win the Award or not the volunteers who through their hard and inclusive communities, grow strong regions and provide God’s word. work achieved such a successful Event are to be training, education, and employment opportunities for Wes Leake. congratulated. We encourage more volunteers to Queenslanders. [email protected] We are always contactable. For information about Men’s be involved in the 2017 Event being held “The Queensland Government is contributing $2.08 million to www.cliftonrealestate.com.au Breakfast phone Elton Wiltshire 4666 3743 or 0409 082 553. across 28th, 29th & 30th April. leverage up to $1.92 million from local councils resulting in up to $4 million available to support arts and cultural activities Stuart Acason (Allora). throughout the state in 2016–17,” said the Premier. “This funding promotes the role and value of arts, culture and Dear Editor, dedicated team of staff and volunteers. heritage as key drivers of inclusive communities and strong On behalf of the Management Committee, staff and volunteers We must also acknowledge the continued support of your regions and ensures Queenslanders at the Toowoomba Hospice we would sincerely like to thank the newspaper as well as all other media outlets and we look can engage with arts locally,” she Thursday 26th January 2017 community groups, schools, clubs, individuals and businesses forward this ongoing support in 2017. said. of Toowoomba, Darling Downs, Lockyer Valley and surrounding Finally, on behalf of all the team at the Toowoomba Hospice we “Each year around 500,000 people AUSTRALIA DAY districts for choosing the Toowoomba Hospice as one of their would like to take this opportunity once again to thank all our are involved in RADF projects as preferred charities during 2016. supporters for their generosity in 2016 and we look forward to practitioners, participants or audience This year we celebrated 13 years of providing professional working with you all in 2017. members.” Celebrations palliative care for over 1,200 clients and at the same time Kindest Regards, Council’s first RADF round will open provided support to their families and friends. We would not for applications on Monday 16 Glengallan Homestead have been able to do this without your support and our Graham Barron OAM, Chairman January 2017. The closing date for & Mark Munro, Administration & Fundraising Manager applications is 5pm, Friday 10 18515 New England Highway, Warwick Free Toowoomba Hospice Assoc. Inc. Bus February 2017, and it is important for 8:00am Markets Open, Good Old Aussie Entertainment, The Allora Advertiser Letters to the Editor must have name and address for authentication, but upon applicants to note that projects for Shuttle Your community advertiser servicing local and surrounding areas for 80 years request there will be consideration to withhold names. Publishing or editing of letters is which RADF grant funds are sought BYO Chair/Picnic Blanket, Jumping Castle, Bungee Run, Face Painting, 53 Herbert Street, Allora Qld 4362 at the editor's discretion. must not start before 27 March 2017. Animal Nursery for Children, Stage Entertainment. 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