On Our Selection News On Our Selection News Covering Cambooya, Hodgson Vale, Westbrook, Wyreema Districts "DAD AND DAVE COUNTRY" Vol. 27 THURSDAY, September 14, 2023 www.nutrienharcourtsclifton.com.au Nutrien Harcourts Clifton | 67 King Street | T 4612 3779 22 Now is the perfect time to list your home with HELEN KING! Contact Helen today for an obligation-free appraisal of the market value of your property, or to list your property to sell with Helen! Phone her on 0433 191 001 anytime Helen is keen for more listings - let her help you sell today! 29 Kates St, Clifton $351,000 27 Commonwealth St, Clifton SOLD FOR $20,000 ABOVE LIST PRICE 19 Hill St, Nobby LISTINGS WANTED For Sale SOLD CLIFTON by Helen King For Sale SOLD CLIFTON by Helen King ABN 53 394 129 302 QBBC LIC 1208402 ARC LIC AUS 26909 0400 970 169 [email protected] zerodegrees.com Ready for ? COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION SERVICE MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS Time to call locally owned Keep your air conditioner running cleanly and efficiently with a Hygiene Clean ZERO DEGREES by the team!! COLD ROOM AVAILABLE FOR HIRE Cambooya State School celebrated a huge achievement in August, winning the Queensland P&C Award for Fundraising Impact and taking home a $2000 cheque for the school. Cambooya State School P&C President Hayley Caldwell said they were “so thrilled” to receive the award. “We were up against all the state schools in Queensland, including high schools, so we definitely weren’t expecting to win,” Ms Caldwell said. Continued on page 4 Big win for small school Cambooya State School P&C representatives Lisa Sternberg and Kristie Williams accepting their giant cheque from P&Cs Queensland and Australian Fundraising.
Page 2 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Thursday, February 24, 2022 On Our Selection News Distributed throughout Top Camp, Hodgson Vale, Preston, Ramsay, Vale View, Budgee, Ascot, Hirstglen, Mt Rascal, Eton Vale, Cambooya, East Greenmount, Greenmount, Nobby, Felton, Finnie, Wyreema and Westbrook areas. – Copyright in all advertising and Editorial material, except where otherwise held, resides at all times with the Clifton Courier, such copyright will not be released to any other party except by written permission. Production charges and reproduction fees will apply. – Responsibility for all unsigned electoral material in this publication is accepted by E.A. Rogers 60 Clark Street, Clifton – Errors and Omissions Policy: All care is taken in the production of advertisements. Errors, if drawn to our attention promptly, will be corrected in the next issue. Refunds may be given. The proprietor of the Clifton Courier cannot be held responsible for errors or their subsequent effects. The right is reserved to alter, abbreviate or omit advertisements for any reason. Phone: 4697 3603 Fax: 4697 3339 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Published every Thursday by OurNews Pty. Ltd. 60 Clark Street, Clifton, Queensland. 4361 Printed by Greenridge Group. 4 Freighter Avenue, Toowoomba. DEADLINES: Display Advertising 1pm Monday Classified Advertising 5pm Monday Page 2 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Thursday, September 14, 2023 MOBILE: 0408 480 334 PHONE: 07 4630 9497 FAX: 07 4630 9467 EMAIL: [email protected] PO Box 7380 Toowoomba MC 4352 New Homes & Renovations EDANYA PTY LTD Trading as DJL Building Group QBSA LIC NO: 150 29085 Insurance Work Office: 4696 3156 Mobile: 0408 480 334 Email: [email protected] Low Impact No Sweat Exercise • Upper Body • Thighs • Hips & Waist • Tummy & Legs Increase Circulation, Enhance Mobility, Flexibility, Strength & More Any Age, Many Benefits, Fully Supervised. Safe for Clients with Arthritis, Chronic Fatigue, Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, MS, Pre-Post Operative, Accident or Sporting Injuries 8 Automated Tables Targeting Modern Well-Appointed Studio: 20 Sowden St Drayton 4350 www.slenderbodystudio.com.au Free Trial Ph: 0423 348 870 Now in Shapemaster Toowoomba Toning Tables TOOWOOMBA OPEN 7 DAYS PH: 4636 6850 www.fishnbits.com.au E:[email protected] OPEN M-F 8.30am-5.30pm SAT & SUN 8.30am-2.30pm New Store New Location 36 WATER ST TOOWOOMBA CITY Damian is taking part in the inaugural Toowoomba Studio Art Trail, a celebration of local artists that is taking place over the four weekends of September. His home is lined with dozens of paintings that illustrate a diverse range of subjects. This weekend is the last week Damian’s studio will be open to the public. Interested people can have a look at his home gallery located at 61 Tranter Street, Top Camp, for free and there is no registration required. There are ten other artists on the Toowoomba Studio Art Trail, including painters, sculptors and a printmaker. They are all based in Toowoomba suburbs and open for at least one weekend, up to all four weekends, during September. For more information about the Toowoomba Studio Art Trail, visit toowoombaarttrail.com.au You can also check out Damian’s art on his Instagram damian_mcaleer_art. Last chance to see Top Camp gallery Artist Damian McAleer’s home gallery at Top Camp is available for viewing this weekend, Saturday and Sunday 16 and 17 September. Painter Damian McAleer busy at work in his Top Camp home studio.
Thursday, September 14, 2023 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Page 3 TV & ANTENNA REPAIRS & INSTALLATION TV WALL BRACKET INSTALLATION • SURROUND SYSTEMS WE ALSO STOCK PRINTER CARTRIDGES 47A YANDILLA STREET, PITTSWORTH N. & M. TV & Video Service PHONE 4693 2886 SERVICING DARLING DOWNS TELEVISION Some time ago we sent out a request in On Our Selection News asking for people to make cotton drawstring dignity bags that could be used by one of our hospitals to supply basic toiletries to patients who come to the hospital emergency department by ambulance, helicopter or Royal Flying Doctor Service. The response has been nothing short of amazing. Groups like the Toowoomba Women’s Shed, Toowoomba Quilters Group and the Pittsworth Quilters Club have got involved as well as numerous individuals form the young to the elderly. Our youngest seamstress is in Grade 4 at the Cooyar State School. The school sewing students proudly presented their finished bags to the Hospital Foundation with their teacher last week. The eldest contributor is in her 90s and house-bound but still wants to make a difference in her community. All our wonderful sewers have volunteered their time and resources and to date we have delivered close to 600 handmade dignity bags to that hospital. A colossal effort on everyone’s part that has been involved and on behalf of every patient that will receive a toiletry filled dignity bag when they need to come to hospital – Thank you! Also a huge thank you to the Hospital Foundation which facilitates the filling and distribution of these bags. Your timeless efforts have not gone unnoticed. To all concerned keep up the good work. Tremendous response to appeal Australians are famous for stepping up when there is a need and our local district again has not disappointed. From left: Westbrook’s Erica Paynter (Dignity Bags Project Liaison) and Cooyar State School students Ivy Smith, Brooklyn Gibson, Haydee Koop, Hailey Ryan, Pumba Anderson and Jed Brown, with Laura Conroy (Hospital Media and Communications Officer). You are making a difference and in an emergency situation your community is very grateful. Thank you. - Erica Paynter 12 HIGH STREET WYREEMA T 4596 0333 PARENT INFORMATION SESSION THURSDAY 5th OCTOBER 3.30pm Work with a Will WYREEMA S S All Starting Prep is an exciting time! To make the transition to school as seamless as possible, we’re holding an information session for families with children eligible to start Prep in 2024. WYREEMA STATE SCHOOL Welcome! Having a striking BUSINESS CARD is important! Did you know that ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Call us for a quote today! T 4697 3603 can design and supply business cards? A 32-years-old Toowoomba man was arrested by Toowoomba Police at Umbiram on Saturday night. Senior Constable Steve Johnson of Pittsworth Police said after tracking him from Westbrook, police pulled the man over while he was allegedly driving an unlicensed vehicle at around 11pm. It will be further alleged that the man acted in an aggressive manner toward the officers, threatening them with a knife. He has been charged with multiple traffic offences and serious assault. Police allegedly threatened with knife A man faces multiple charges after allegedly threatening police with a knife at Umbiram, west of Wyreema.
Page 4 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Thursday, September 14, 2023 BRIDGESTONE SELECT Darling Heights Locally Owned & Operated 436 Stenner Street, Toowoomba O: M-F 8am-5pm & Sat 8am-12 Noon PH: 4592 8255 Tyres & Full Mechanical Repairs & Servicing For Monthly Deals See www.bridgestonetyres.com.au OWNERS Mack & Emma Orange Authorised by G. Hamilton, Liberal National Party of Queensland, 516 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350. Garth HAMILTON Federal Member for Groom 516 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350 07 4632 4144 [email protected] garthhamilton.com.au Gardening, Mowing, Slashing Tree Lopping, Gutter clean and more! Domestic, Commercial or Industrial CALL 4646 4416 Free Quote www.gardenforceoz.com.au We do it all, any size job, 7 days! Digital-Film-Phones-USB’s-Online Also Photo Gift Lines,Canvas Prints, Frames, Albums & More ORDER ONLINE SAVE TIME! www.westridgephotos.com.au NEED PHOTO PRINTING DONE FAST! Ph 4636 3186 Westridge Shopping Centre 300 West St Toowoomba M-F 8.30-5.15 SAT 9-1 Continued from page 1 “It was just so great to be recognised for all the amazing things we do for our school!” Ms Caldwell said. To win, the P&C had to provide a written submission showcasing the benefits (beyond the dollars and cents) raised from their fundraising efforts. “We focused on the incredible 140th Birthday Celebrations that the school held in October last year,” Ms Caldwell said. “While it’s always great to raise money, our intention was to hold an event that brought the community together, engaged families, and supported local businesses, all while having heaps of fun! “And we definitely achieved this.” After being shortlisted as a finalist, the P&C had to produce a two-minute video about the school. “We engaged two very talented local mums from our school, Ashlee and Bec, and 23 of our students to make a fantastic video which showed everyone just how great our school and P&C is,” P&C Treasurer Renae Mann said. “The video was shown at the 2023 P&Cs Queensland State Conference, along with the other finalists. Everyone loved it!” Cambooya State School P&C Executive Lisa Sternberg said, “This award belongs to every single person who has volunteered at our school, giving their time to support our students and our school.” And what’s happening with the winnings? Half will be put aside to contribute to new playground equipment, and half will be spent on end of year celebrations at the school on Friday 1 December. The P&C Awards celebrate and recognise the wonderful work of P&C members who devote their time to improving the education opportunities and welfare of students while supporting their school. The P&C Awards are run by P&Cs Queensland. The awards are open to all Queensland state schools, including regional, remote, and metro primary schools, high schools, special schools and environmental education centres - and Cambooya State School beat them all. What a wonderful effort from a school of 161 students! Future fundraising activities at the school will continue to be supported by the vibrant and energetic P&C, school leadership team, and wider community. Despite its small size, Cambooya State School has wonderful volunteers who are always keen to help and do their utmost to support their students and school. Cambooya State School P&C wins $2,000 cheque
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Page 6 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Thursday, September14, 2023 Toowoomba Outdoor Power Products www.topp.com.au $7499 from * ZERO TURNS Cnr McDougall St & Rocla Crt TOOWOOMBA | Phone 4632 8455 Price Model Z146. Illustration MZ54. * Open M-F 8-5pm & SAT 8am-Noon AW7332530 GALV MESH - HOT DIPPED Ben Fox M 0418 107 788 • E: [email protected] Cec Fox M 0418 721 100 • E: [email protected] PRICE INCLUDE GST - STOCK BRISBANE Rural Steel Supplies Cec & Ben have 76 years experience in supplying steel to the rural market FAX 07 3848 2099 7AM - 7PM - 7 DAYS | www.ruralsteelsupplies.com.au • 100 X 100 X 5.6MM (HEAVY) • 2.4M X 4.2M • BUNDLES OF 50 $66 EA/SHEET • LOOSE SHEETS $76 EA/SHEET Downs hosts eastAUSmilk AGM Dairy farmers from across Queensland and New South Wales converged on Pittsworth a couple of weeks ago for the annual general meeting of the advocacy body eastAUSmilk, which formed in 2021 following the merger of Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation and Dairy Connect. Part of the report Mike Smith, Government Relations Manager for eastAUSmilk, had from the meeting: EastAUSmilk’s Annual General Meeting was held in Pittsworth, Queensland on Wednesday 30 August, following last year’s in Lismore, New South Wales. Members from both New South Wales and Queensland attended, as well as staff. In his report, President Matt Trace highlighted the impact of floods on members, as well as milk pricing issues, and the need to build eastAUSmilk’s profile amongst non-members. Chief Executive Officer Eric Danzi attended via Zoom. His report stressed the strategic plan developed by the Board, and member services. Members at the AGM were then welcomed to Peter Garratt’s nearby Southbrook dairy farm, where Peter spoke in detail about his feed and nutrition practices, which enable significantly higher carrying capacity, and hence profitability, than pasture feeding alone. In conjunction with the Annual General Meeting, eastAUSmilk’s Board also met in person, and considered issues as wide-ranging as the Northern Dairy Plan, artificial insemination, dairy beef exports, and Bermuda grass. They also received an update on government relations matters, particularly including Government funding of dairy programs, and the proposed purchase of two Saputo milk processing facilities by Coles. The Board also considered briefly greater use of technology, to allow on-line attendance at future Annual General Meetings by members who couldn’t be there in person. Both the Board and the Annual General Meeting spent time discussing the very positive membership growth in New South Wales following the amalgamation of Dairy Connect and QDO, and regional visits by the CEO. The visit to Peter Garratt’s farm at Southbrook.
Thursday, September 14, 2023 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Page 7 Prices effective from 31/07/23 Prices subject to change. BEEF PORK LAMB GREAT LOCATIONS DROP IN PHONE AHEAD ORDER ONLINE VIA OUR WEBSITE www.meatcellar.com.au OPEN 8-6 M-F | 8-3 Sat The Ridge Shopping Centre 455 Hume St T 4602 0815 Westridge Shopping Centre 300 West St T 4635 6611 ASK US ABOUT HOME DELIVERY SERVICE WHOLE $14/kg SIDE $14/kg FORE QUARTER $14/kg HIND QUARTER $17/kg WHOLE $13/kg SIDE $13/kg WHOLE $9/kg SIDE $9/kg GREAT WAYS TO ORDER Cambooya State School BOOK FAIR Hats off to Reading was the theme for the Book Fair at Cambooya State School this year. Students and staff decorated, created or found crazy and themed hats to wear for the Hat Parade. Parents, grandparents and friends came to watch the crazy creations parade around our undercover space and then were able to attend the amazing Book Fair. Well done to everyone for their efforts! We certainly had some fantastic hats! It will be alleged that between June 2022 and February 2023, a total of three men were allegedly defrauded of almost half a million dollars. Two men in their 70s allegedly responded to a personal advertisement and were subsequently engaged in what they thought was a paid dating service. It is alleged they made payments and were put in contact with a woman who claimed to be a widow in her 50s. From there, it is alleged the woman claimed she required large payments to get out of a work contract. The Toowoomba region man who was scammed reported the matter to ReportCyber and it was referred to Queensland Police Service in February 2023. He reported the matter after he consulted a friend who advised him of concerns it may be a scam. The second man, based in the Cassowary Coast region, lost a total of $343,500. A third alleged victim, a man in his 50s from Western Queensland, was defrauded of more than $111,000. The total the three men were allegedly defrauded of totals $496,578. After investigation by police a 52-years-old Benowa woman, a 29-years-old Benowa woman and a 52-years-old Mermaid Beach woman have each been charged with several counts of fraud. Detective Sergeant Matthew Hogan of the Far North High Risk Investigations Team advised victims to come forward, seek support and report what has happened. If you believe you are a victim of a scam, immediately notify your financial institution and then report the matter to ReportCyber. Beware of dating scams A Toowoomba region man has lost approximately $42,000 after falling for an alleged romance scam.
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Thursday, September 14, 2023 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Page 9 Drayton Station & Workshop, Museum, Displays, Exhibits,Dreamtime Coach, Turntable, Award Winning Garden & More It’s Carnival Week at Sat 16th to Sat 23rd Sept 9am - 4pm DownsSteam Tourist Railway & Museum Adults $5 Under 16 FREE SEE OUR WEBSITE: www.downssteam.com Morning Tea & Light Lunch Available ELITE MOTORCYCLES 90 MORT STREET, TOOWOOMBA ELITEMOTORCYCLES.COM.AU (07) 46325579 NOBBY STATE SCHOOL Margaret Ferguson and Warren Venz had the special job of judging Book Week costumes. BOOK WEEK Our Book Week Parade was held on Wednesday 30th August and was very well attended. Our special guests, Mrs Margaret Ferguson and Mr Warren Venz, had the difficult task of judging the different year levels. All children (and parents) must be commended on their imaginative costumes. Congratulations to the winners in each year level: Prep - Lucy, Year 1 - Jacob, Year 2 - Ivy, Year 3 - Mia R, Year 4 - Jack B, Year 5 - Joseph and Year 6 - Mitchell. FATHER’S DAY BELTS & BBQ EVENT What a fantastic turnout with more than 30 dads, pops, pas, granddads and even uncles attending the Belts & BBQ Father’s Day Event at Nobby State School on Saturday, 2nd September. Special mention to Tom Smith and his handy volunteers for helping the children make a belt for their special person ready for Father’s Day! And to the band of mums who cooked up snags on bread and the most delicious looking steak burgers. Nobby students made belts for Father’s Day. A stand out costume was Lucy Potts dressed as Fancy Nancy.
Page 10 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Thursday, September 14, 2023 Cnr Spring & Ramsay Streets MIDDLE RIDGE Toowoomba T 4636 2093 F 4636 3074 MON TO FRI.......8.30AM - 5.30PM SATURDAY.........8.30AM - 12PM • Sleep Apnea Testing & Supplies • Chronic Pain Management • Flu Vaccinations OPENING HOURS mary’s family pharmacy Contact Michelle Casten [email protected] FOR STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT OF 32-34 ETON STREET CAMBOOYA SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST • Approximately a 60m street frontage providing unmatched exposure • Car parking as per TRC regulations • Range of Tenancy Sizes LOCATED NEXT TO MEDICAL CENTRE [email protected] P: 4630 2150 Pick up and delivery available 3 Sowden Street, Toowoomba, QLD www.toowoombamowercentre.com.au ALL MOWER, GOLF BUGGY AND SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS. Septic Tanks & Water Treatment Systems Installs, Service, Repairs www.pikeswastewater.com.au Trusted Local Family 0428 787 462 Our first Friday night function will be held on Friday the 6th of October commencing at 6pm. There will be a bar and meals available with further information closer to the day. The tennis courts will be open and free to use and the members’ draw will kick off at $20, but members must be financial. The next club meeting will be held on Thursday the 28th of September at 7pm. The annual Christmas party will be held this year on Friday Hodgsonvale Community Sports Club the 24th of November. Annual family memberships are up for renewal for the 2023/24 year. The cost stays at $25 for the family and deposits can be made at the Westpac Bank or on line to our bank account, BSB 034142, Account number 158247 or post to PO Box 8315 Toowoomba South 4350. The reverse cycle air conditioned sports club, good for both summer and winter, is open for private functions, so please contact Mark our booking officer. The mobile contact is 0431 014 618 for further details, inspections and future bookings but is not the contact number for tennis court bookings. You can also check out our website to see what facilities are available etc. or you can send an email to [email protected] Discounts apply for financial members who hire the facility. The tennis courts are available for hire, the keys are available down at the Hodgson Vale shop. Hire costs are $4 an hour for financial members and $8 an hour for non-financial members, lighting costs are $2 an hour at night. Government Covid rules must be adhered to at all times while the tennis courts are being used. The toilets at the sports club are also available for tennis hirers. - Ted Cavanagh, Secretary ALL PHOTOS: A severe hail storm struck Hodgson Vale on Friday afternoon the 8th of September at around 5pm. Fortunately, not too much damage seems to have been done. About 10mm of rain/hail fell in a very short period of time.
Thursday, September 14, 2023 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Page 11 Classifieds - Trades and Services Cambooya Fencing - Rural and domestic fencing, stables, shelters and yards. Phone Chris Pederson on 0488 440 525. Clear & Coloured Sealers Spray on Resurfacing Epoxy Flake Flooring Small Concreting Jobs CONCRETE Restoration DARREN JONES PH 0418 150 497 QBBC 1063110 CONCRETING SERVICES CHRIS HENRY Electrical For all industrial, commercial, domestic or rural inquiries Over 35 years trade experience 0419 799 354 [email protected] ABN 61 613 324 744. Lic. No. 81663 PTY. LTD. • STEEL FABRICATION • • MOBILE WELDING • ✓Maintenance & repairs to agricultural & earthmoving equipment ✓General fabrication ✓On site welding ✓Ornate security doors ✓Custom built, heavy duty builders racks •COMPARE OUR RATES• Ph: Kevin 0407 659 451 4691 0107 FABRICATION SERVICES SERVICES EQUINE SERVICES BREAKING IN PRE-TRAINING RE-EDUCATION HORSE HANDLING TRIMMING SALE PREP BEN HOEY 0491 080 006 ELECTRICAL EVENTS SATURDAY 23 SEPT 7.30PM GOWRIE LITTLE PLAIN HALL $25 SUPPER, RAFFLES AND LUCKY DOOR PRIZE BUSHMANS DREAMING BOOKINGS PH SHIRLEY 4630 4384 WANTING TO BUY Paddocks of wheat or barley to make hay (minimum 80 acres) Phone Liam 0417 972 164 WANTED TO BUY The primary task is to gather and write news, including taking photos and generally help sustain the quality of our newspapers in the communities we serve. It is important that our team of journalists appreciates what smaller rural communities expect of their local newspaper. The company is independent and family-owned with a total current staff of 8 full time and 2 casual employees. POSITION VACANT OurNews Pty Ltd PO Box 2277 Toowoomba Q 4350 or via email to: [email protected] OurNews Pty Ltd requires a full time journalist to take up duties at The Pittsworth Sentinel, based in our Pittsworth Office. JOURNALIST - PITTSWORTH Applications can be made in writing to: The Clifton Courier The Clifton Courier Oakey Champion On Our Selection News POSITIONS VACANT CORRUGATED IRON RAINWATER TANKS X 2: 1 x 1270mmH x 3050mmD - approx. 9275L, $1000 ono; 1 x 2500mmH x 2500mmD - approx. 12265L, $1500 ono. Used, good condition, pickup only from Pittsworth. Phone 0437 276 860. FOR SALE Felton Produce - Wood Split Posts, Strainers and Stays, Steel Pickets, Gates and Hinges - Delivery available. Phone 4695 8196. Local Ramsay Fencer • Residential • Property Entrances • Rural Steel & Timber • Chain Wire • Electric • Post & Rail • Cattle & Horse Yards • Round Yards and Arenas • Bobcat work • Infrastructure Design R V FENCING Rob 0428 521 412 Specialising In: • All types of rural fencing • Steel and timber • Cattle and horse yards/shelters • Post and rail • Property entrances • Electric fencing • BASED AT CAMBOOYA FENCING RJM FENCING CONTRACTORS SPECIALISTS IN: • ALL RURAL & TIMBER FENCING • DESIGNER ENTRANCE • POST & RAIL BOBCAT & POST DRIVING RODNEY MANN 0427 037 213 Ph/Fax 4630 9900 [email protected] Toowoomba Hay making, GPS zero-till seeding and cultivation services. Peter Wilson 0417 541 174 FARM CONTRACTING 60 Clark Street, Clifton that appear in the On Our Selection are available for purchase at our office: AGISTMENT WANTED Agistment Wanted for beef cattle in Cambooya, Greenmount, Nobby, Felton, Pilton (within an hour of South Toowoomba). Must be cattle tick free area. Good fences, water and useable yards. References available. Phone Dan 0428 915 148
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Thursday, September 14, 2023 ON OUR SELECTION NEWS Page 15 Local Events Calendar If you are holding an event in the area covered by On Our Selection News, forward details to editorial@ cliftoncourier.com.au DATE EVENT LOCATION CONTACT 17 September Succulent Fest, 8am to 2pm Bunker’s Hill State School, 315 Bunkers facebook.com/SucculentFest Hill School Road, Westbrook 28 September Brigade General and Annual General Meeting Cambooya Rural Fire Station, for Cambooya, 7.30pm George Street 8 October Friends of Gormans Gap - Bush Regeneration/ Gormans Gap Road, Preston [email protected] Weed Management, 7:30am to 11:30am 10 October Wyreema Community Hall meeting, 7pm Wyreema Community Hall, wyreemacommunityhall@ 14 Umbiram Road yahoo.com 22 October Festival of Small Halls at Pilton Soldiers’ Pilton Hall, corner Manapouri Road & Rebekah Turkington Memorial Hall Gatton-Clifton Road, Pilton [email protected] 14 November Wyreema Community Hall meeting, 7pm Wyreema Community Hall, wyreemacommunityhall@ 14 Umbiram Road yahoo.com 1st Sunday Anglican Church service, Umbiram, 10.30am St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Umbiram Every Sunday Nobby Uniting Church, Church Services Nobby Uniting Church 8.45am Davenport Street, Nobby Every Sunday Westbrook Wesleyan Community Church, 9am Westbrook Hall, 114 Main Street Steve Simpson 0417 239 748 WESTBROOK FAMILY MEDICAL Shop 4/85 Main Street, Westbrook CAMBOOYA FAMILY MEDICAL 32 Eton Street, Cambooya OPENING HOURS M-F 8.00am - 4.30pm APPOINTMENTS: T 4529 7447 or www.westbrookfamilymedical.com.au & Caring For You and Your Family Patients with current concession cards, children <16 and DVA card holders will continue to be bulkbilled WE CONTINUE TO WELCOME NEW PATIENTS OPENING HOURS M-F 8.00am - 5.00pm SAT 8.30am - 12.30pm WESTBROOK COMMUNITY CHEMIST Phone 07 4630 6941 OPEN M-F to 6pm & Sat to 1pm Australia Post Sub Agent We’re Here for You & Locay Owned! Great Gift Ideas for Her GREENMOUNT STATE SCHOOL Continued from page 14 The displays and collections of things from yesteryear were well received by our students who had lots of interesting questions. We can’t wait to use this learning when we focus more on History in Term Four. Our 3 to 6 students completed their Bike Education program with the PCYC. There was much learning and it was wonderful to see our older students support those who were less experienced to gain valuable skills in road safety. The program offers hands-on learning of the road rules and responsibilities and is another way of keeping our kids safe. As we write, our Options Program is underway and assessment is in full swing. We can’t wait to share more news from ‘The Mount’ with you next time. RIGHT: A few of the great book week costumes.
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