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The Clifton Courier
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Vol. 119 Wednesday, May 1, 2019 $1.30
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SDRC knocks back de-amalgamation proposal
Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) voted not to support the Granite Belt Community Association’s (GBCA) proposal to de-amalgamate
and create a new council at a General Meeting held at the Warwick Town Hall on Tuesday.

The motion sought to identified in the Queensland not a fair and independent
advise the Minister for Treasury Corporation review, as stated by the
Local Government Stirling Financial Analysis of the GBCA, that the Minister
Hinchliffe that Council De-amalgamation proposal. refer the Proposal to the
does not support the The motion also states that Change Commission where
GBCA’s proposal due to the if the Minister determines a further Financial Analysis
significant financial risks the financial analysis to be of the De-amalgamation
proposal can be undertaken.
King Street, Clifton
Southern Downs Mayor
Ph: 4697 3155 Tracy Dobie accepted a call
for a Division on the motion
MUSHROOM Flowering from the floor, with Crs Southern Downs Mayor Tracy Dobie addressing the packed town hall meeting.
KITS Bulbs Dobie, Rod Kelly, Jo McNally,
Marika McNichol, Neil
Groowwynour are also in stock. Meiklejohn, Yve Stocks and
White Da odils, Freesias. Sheryl Windle supporting
Button Get in quickly or it, with Crs Cameron Gow
they will be gone. and Vic Pennisi voting
Mushrooms against it.
POINT OF LAY
All councillors spoke on
$ CHICKENS the matter, with many citing
it as their most difficult
$22 decision yet.

- Continued on page 3

Time capsule in daylight after 50 years
At the Allora Autumn Festival on Saturday a time capsule, which was buried in 1969, was unearthed

outside the former Allora Shire Council offices - now the Regional Sports Museum.

27$ .75 GowronwEygogusr! The capsule, enclosed in
concrete, was placed in the
$$ 95 ground by the president of
the Darling Downs Local
WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR Government Association, Cr
THE PUBLIC HOLIDAY MONDAY 6TH MAY Fred Rogers, when Allora
celebrated 100 years of local
LOCAL DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE government. Watched by a large crowd, Allora local Ted Woodrow jackhammers away the concrete
shell in which the time capsule was buried on 8th October 1969.
TRADING HOURS It was to have been opened
• MONDAY – FRIDAY 7.30AM - 5PM at bicentennial celebrations That container will also the current era and will go 150 years celebrations on
• SATURDAY 8.30AM - 12.30PM in Allora, however talks hold memorabilia from underground during Allora’s 20th and 21st July.
CLOSED SUNDAY & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS between locals and Southern
Downs Regional Council
agreed that the 150th year
would be an appropriate
time to unearth the container.

It turned out to be a good
move as, when the capsule
was opened, the contents
were found to be affected by
moisture.

On hand at the event
on Saturday was Lydia
Egunnike, a curator with
the Queensland Museum
Network and she has taken
the contents away in an
endeavour to preserve them
prior to them being re-buried
in a new, larger container.

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Clifton Courier Classifieds 4697 3603 Friday evening
fundraiser
An exhibition by local award-winning photographer
Nelma Ward will be launched this Friday evening at the
Clifton Library.

CAN’T MAKE IT ON Nelma’s images include to Sunflower Lodge and
ELECTION DAY? a variety of subjects, yet Clifton Community Health
all display her distinctive Services.
artistic style.
Starting at 6.30pm with a
The pictures, which are gold coin donation on entry,
beautifully framed, are the evening will include
available for purchase wine and nibbles, a raffle
ranging in price from $100 and music by the Factory
to $200 with proceeds going Jammers.

This image by Nelma Ward is entitled “Puddles”.

Dabblers unveil mosaics
The Clifton Dabblers finished two commemorative
mosaics, honouring servicemen and servicewomen in
time for this year’s ANZAC Day service.

If you know you can’t vote on Saturday 18 May, The mosaics, located Mrs Fisher did the tiling
you can vote early. inside Alister Clark Rose and shaped the poppies out
Garden near the Cenotaph, of clay.
It’s amazing how powerful a piece of paper can be on election day. formed part of the latest
If you are an Australian citizen aged 18 years or over, you are required by law to vote. community project for the Dabblers members also
So, if you’re unable to make it to a polling place on election day, you can vote early local art group. assisted with completing the
at an early voting centre or apply for a postal vote. project.
You can vote early if you are at work on Saturday 18 May, or will be outside the electorate where One mosaic marks the
you are enrolled. There are other reasons you can vote early – visit www.aec.gov.au/early to find Centenary of the First The Dabblers would like
out more. World War, while the to thank Clifton State High
second mosaic pays tribute School, particularly Art
Your vote will help shape Australia. to the efforts of servicemen Teacher Adam Layton, who
and servicewoman in all assisted with fire glazing
conflicts. of the poppies, as well
as Toowoomba Regional
They were designed by Council staff for installing
Clifton Dabblers member the mosaics were in the
Christine Fisher. rose garden.

To learn more www.aec.gov.au 13 23 26

Authorised by the Electoral Commissioner, Canberra. Clifton Dabblers member Christine Fisher poses with a
mosaic in the Alister Clark Rose Garden.

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019 THE CLIFTON COURIER Page 3

Reaction to vote ANZAC services well attended
ANZAC Day commemorations across the district were well attended on Thursday and

- Continued from page 1 the continuing support of young people was well received by returned service personnel

Councillors on both sides of anything about this, he will Southern Downs Regional as well as those of the older generation.
the vote spoke on the matter accept Council’s report and Council’s Management The dawn service at Clifton
at the general meeting. go from there,” Mr Colyer Review”. attracted one of its largest
Mayor Tracy Dobie said. This was received by crowds ever and the mid
recognised the importance “I just find it startling SDRC on March 25, 2019, morning service did not
of the issue, in delivering her too late to be included in suffer because of that, with
vote. amazing what just happened correspondence to the March a strong attendance there as
in the meeting. Council Meeting. well.
“De-amalgamation is an Services at Allora, Leyburn,
important issue and as such “The report that we The GBCA additional and Greenmount were also
I’m making my decision spent thousands of dollars response was received well attended.
in accordance with the on, compiled by a local by Council at the Special The day prior to ANZAC
Local Government Act and government expert, with Meeting on April 10 2019. Day, a number of schools,
personal principles,” Cr feedback from local residents including Clifton State
Dobie said. was completely discredited. This further response was High and Ramsay State
considered by Council. School, held their own
“I cannot make a decision “We will go away and commemorative services.
that could potentially have a think about what we In response to the original At Cambooya, the State
see some current Council are going to do next.” proposal made by GBCA, School organised a
residents receive a lower SDRC and the Department community service at the
level of service at a higher Council was requested of Local Government, town’s war memorial.
cost, that does not sit well by the GBCA to consider a Racing and Multicultural Elsewhere on ANZAC
with me.” proposal to de-amalgamate Affairs (DLGRMA) engaged Day itself, schools also Guest speaker at the Clifton ANZAC mid morning
the former Stanthorpe Shire the Queensland Treasury played significant roles in Commemoration was Captain Tyler Bosch from the
Cr Cameron Gow Council area from the current Corporation (QTC) to the various town services. Army Aviation Centre at Oakey.
questioned why the Minister Southern Downs Regional undertake a “Financial
for Local Government Council (SDRC) area. Analysis of the de-
Stirling Hinchliffe requested
A proposal was received
from GBCA and formally amalgamation proposal.” Clifton’s main service
Council to make a received by Council on This analysis was began with a song from Australia’s military history,” on the Australian War
recommendation on the January 23, 2019. the high school choir and he said. Memorial’s Roll of Honour,
matter. completed and presented at wreaths were laid by keeping watch over the
“Ultimately it is a State The proposal has been a Special Meeting of Council representatives of Clifton “With anti-war sentiments Memorial’s Pool of Reflection
Government decision, I considered by Council. on April 10 2019. High, Clifton State, St Francis increasing amongst the and Eternal Flame, with
don’t see why the opinion de Sales, Nobby State and Australian public, the more than 23,000 having no
of Council is now being At the Council Meeting on Based on the analysis Back Plains State schools. ANZAC Day ceremonies of known graves,” he said.
sought when at the time March 27 this year, SDRC undertaken by QTC, the the late 1960s and early 1970s
of amalgamation, Councils received the Management proposed de-amalgamation High School leaders became a focus for anti-war “The cost of war, the human
weren’t allowed to do so, ” Review of the “A New of GBRC from SDRC is not Hayden Bellingham and protests and in some towns, cost, has been immense.
Cr Gow said. Granite Belt Council; financially viable unless Lachlan Jones participated, out Vietnam Veterans were
Granite Belt Community A Proposal to Separate significant increases in net Hayden reading a letter sent not invited to march. “Not just for those who
Association President from the Southern Downs rates and utility charges from the front by Corporal made the ultimate sacrifice,
(GBCA) Alan Colyer was Regional Council.” are absorbed by the GBRC Richard Tambling, and “Despite the service they but also for those who carry
disappointed with the community. Lachlan reading a prayer, had given and the hard- the physical and mental scars
outcome of the General This review was Thank You for Today. ships they’d endured, of war long after the fighting
Meeting. considered by Council. The final decision on our Vietnam Veterans has stopped; for the family
“The Minister won’t do de-amalgamation is in The ceremony also suffered further through the members who support them;
The GBCA prepared a the hands of Minister for included the song Our realisation that the country and for the family members
further response titled Local Government, Stirling Heroes Today by students they had served did not and mates left behind.
“Granite Belt Community Hinchliffe. from Nobby while St Francis accept what they had done.
Association’s Response to de Sales students sang the “We are the beneficiaries
ANZAC version of We Are “Thankfully, today our of the actions of our first
Police urge residents to lock up Australian. Vietnam Veterans are an Anzacs, and those whop
Allora Police have once again stressed to locals the importance of considering, integral and appreciated part have fought for Australia
maintaining and even reviewing, current home and vehicle security practises in light of Guest speaker, Captain of our military history; and since.
several offences committed over the past week. Tyler Bosch, from the Army ANZAC Day again provides
Aviation Training Centre an opportunity for us to “We demonstrate our
On Wednesday morning the offenders find one car lady who had been asleep in at Oakey, reflected on the honour their service, and to gratitude by remembering
three separate car-entry locked, they will move on to bed. many conflicts in which show gratitude to them and their sacrifice and by
offences were reported. the next until they find one Australians have been the families that supported honouring the values they
that is unlocked. In this instance, the victim involved over the years them through their darkest first fought for over 100
While only minor property had left her residence front since World War I, where the hours.” years ago, and continue to
items were taken from On Friday night April, door unlocked and slightly ANZAC legend was born. fight for today.
inside two of the cars, the officers were called to attend open, to allow the passage of In his address, Capt.
offences occurred at varying two separate incidents at the her pets during the night. “Today, over 100 years Bosch also spoke of the cost “This is the payment we
locations during the early southern end of Forde Street. after the First World War, of war in human terms. make against a debt we can
morning hours around town She was awoken to find we cannot appreciate first- never fully reply.
in Drayton Street, Warwick Shortly before 11pm the male standing over her, hand the relief and grief our “There are 102,866 names
Street and Water Lane. police were called to attend in her bedroom. ancestors felt, but we can still “Lest we forget.”
a Geck Street residence when take pride in the contribution
In all three cases the the male resident located an A struggle ensued our Defence Force continues
vehicles entered, had been unwanted male intruder between the two, with the to make on the world stage,”
left unlocked. inside his home. man fleeing upon the lady Capt. Bosch said.
calling out for help.
Two of the vehicles were The residence’s rear door “We can still show
inside the owner’s house had been left closed but The victim suffered minor gratitude for the sacrifice
yards. unlocked. injuries. of our First Anzacs; and the
sailors, soldiers and airmen
Offences like these are very When confronted by the The offender was located who have continued to up-
difficult for police to solve, home owner, the male and arrested by Allora hold the ANZAC tradition,
given their very quick and offender fled without further officers a very short time whilst fighting in World
opportunistic nature and the incident. later in another, nearby War Two, the Korean War,
simple fact that there is little Forde Street residence at Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan,
to no forensic evidence left Police allege that a short which he had been visiting
time later, the same male earlier.
behind by the offender. offender entered the nearby The Toowoomba man, UN Peace Keeping Missions,
More often than not, if Forde Street home of a single aged 18, who recently arrived and those who continue to “The BEST Little Butcher Shop On The Downs”

Forklift stolen from Nobby in Allora, has been charged serve today.” SPECIALS
with two counts of entering Capt. Bosch made special Diced Beef .......................................................... $11.99kg
Clifton Police are investigating a report that a forklift was a dwelling with intent and
stolen in the Nobby area during the Easter break. another serious, related mention of the difficulties Rolled Corned Brisket ................................. $8.99kg
offence, and has been the nation faced over its
The yellow Komatsu forklift was taken from a property on remanded in custody to participation in the Vietnam AM. uasrsinieatMedeaBteLeofaRf o...a..s..t.s........................................................................... $10.50ea
Mount Kent Boundary Road. appear at Toowoomba conflict. $12.99kg
Magistrates Court on June
The theft occurred some time between Thursday 18th and 27. “Australia’s involvement
Thursday 25th April. in the Vietnam War was
a divisive chapter in
Anyone who has information which may help police
should contact Clifton Police Station on 4631 6939, call Specials Available Wednesday 1st,
Policelink on 131 444, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Thursday 2nd, Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th May -

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Updates from the Letters to the Editor
Toowoomba Region
ENVIRONMENT ments take a long-term look at in arranging the day and
Water restrictions Regional pool closures Dear Sir, what is happening rather than making sure everything goes
planning for three or four to plan but I also extend
Water restriction levels vary depending on All regional pools are now closed for At a recent rally about years until the next election? my thanks to the many
where you live. As a Region we’re aiming winter. We hope you have enjoyed the climate change, the message others who are involved
to reduce our water consumption to 200 swimming season and look forward to on one placard caught my eye. Action needs to be taken making the day a successful
litres/person/day. Call us or visit www. welcoming you back in September. That message was: HUMANS quickly!Already many species commemoration – our MCs;
tr.qld.gov.au/waterrestrictionsbytown - THE ONLY SPECIES have been lost. Others are TSS Toowoomba Catafalque
for more details. Green IS KNOWN TO DESTROY endangered, including the Party; all high school and
THEIR OWN HABITAT. human race, if changes to primary school students
Planning scheme workshops We have prepared a Green Infrastructure long-term action are not taken. who read prayers, letters,
Strategy to guide how we develop, This statement is only too and sing; prayer readers; all
We’d love to see you at one of our manage and deliver environmental true. What other species Iris I. Bryce, ex-service men and women,
regional planning scheme workshops resources, or ‘green infrastructure’, across continues to do something Felton schools, community groups,
to hear your thoughts on how the the Region. The current phase of this known to cause damage to the and private citizens who
Region should be developed over the project is now open for consultation and environment? ANZAC DAY participate in the march; the
next 15 years. Visit yoursay.tr.qld.gov. we’d love to hear from you. Visit yoursay. Dear Editor, golf buggy drivers; Warwick
au/buildingourfuture for workshop tr.qld.gov.au for more information. Plastic waste is accumulat- Pipe Band, our wonderful
locations and dates. ing in the ocean causing the On behalf of the Clifton Light Horsemen, volunteers
Online services death of some inhabitants RSL Sub-Branch I extend who help sell tickets and take
Bin collection on there; Small plastic particles our sincere gratitude to the photos, as well as the Clifton
public holidays Use our online services to do business are entering the food chain. community for keeping the Lions Club for cooking;
with us, at a time that is convenient for you. One-use plastic containers spirit of ANZAC Day alive and the wider community
Bin services will run as normal on public You can pay your rates, register your dog, are becoming the source and well. Their attendance at members for their attendance
holidays. Make sure bins are out by 6am. report problems, apply for a licence, lodge of countless tonnes of both our dawn service and at both services.
For more information, visit www.tr.qld. an application and complete many other rubbish. The throw-away our mid-morning service is
gov.au/bins types of Council business online. Go to habits of society are drawing greatly appreciated. We hope to improve on our
www.tr.qld.gov.au/onlineservices too heavily on resources to sound system for next year.
Wild dog baiting program manufacture goods that are It is always heartening to
Keep your weeds in check not repaired but thrown away see young children attend the Lest We Forget.
Council’s coordinated wild dog baiting after use. dawn service as well as the Vaughan Pauli,
campaign will be held from 13 to 16 May. As residents of our beautiful region, many who march and attend President,
Landholders wishing to participate in the remember that you are responsible for How often do we read later in the day. Clifton RSL Sub-Branch
program are required to supply suitable ensuring that any plants on your premises about the contamination of
meat bait material for inoculation with do not pose a health, environmental or huge quantities of soil? I thank my committee and
1080. Rules and regulations on 1080 biosecurity risk to the community. For members for their help
service can be found at www.tr.qld.gov. further information or advice, give us a call But a few examples are:
au/baiting All new participants wishing and ask to speak to our Conservation & the radio-active soil from the Clifton Meals on Wheels Roster - May
to use this service must read the rules Pest Management team. Fukushima nuclear plant
and regulations. Call Council on 131 872 disaster in Japan, the areas Group D – April 29 to May 3: Eileen Kelly and Leo
for more information. where fire-fighting foam has Herzig; Colleen Horton and Margaret Bowe; Lynn Gillam
polluted surrounding areas, and Nola Lindemann; Sheree Keleher and Pauli Wilkinson;
To find out more details, TR_SEC_0105019_CC hundreds of hectares from Barbara Lack and Jane Bracey.
Crpolsesawsoerd_vLisaiyt owutw1w2.0tr/0.q9l/1d6.g6o:5v3.aAuM Page 1 the underground trials for
CSG production, toxic waste Group A – May 6 to May 10: Labour Day; Pam Ruhle
leeching from mine sites. and Beryl Johns; Jean Morris and Joan Maguire; Elaine and
Arnold van der Burg; Keith and Desley Weier.
Burning coal and clearing
trees from large areas of land Group B – May 13 to May 17: Janette Frahm and Des
is releasing huge quantities Dessiax; Debra Maguire and Madonna Wiedman; Maria
of CO2 into the atmosphere. Cranitch and Gail Wilmott; Genny Imhoff and Sue Rickert;
Every fuel-driven vehicle adds Jennifer Fogarty and Val Fogarty.
pollution to the air - and think
about how many vehicles Group C - May 20 to May 24: Margaret Ferguson and
there are! In China and India Lynette Noller; Glenys Logan and Del Free; Judy and Bill
thousands and thousands Johnson; Betty and Don Brown; Denise Taylor and Lenore
of people are dying from Wissemann.
pollution in the air.
Group D – May 27 to May 31: Eileen Kelly and Leo
Is it not time that govern- Herzig; Colleen Horton and Margaret Bowe; Lynn Gillam
and Nola Lindemann; Sheree Keleher and Pauli Wilkinson;
Barbara Lack and Jane Bracey.

Clifton Courier Crossword & Sudoku

CLIFTON AND DISTRICT

WEATHER

5 DAY FORECAST TEMP RAIN UV INDEX

WED Possible 15/24°C 20% High
Shower
<1mm

THUR Partly 15/25°C 20% High
Cloudy <1mm

FRI Mostly 14/25°C 10% High
Sunny
<1mm

SAT Possible 15/24°C 40% High
Shower
<1mm

SUN Sunny 8/23°C 5% High

<1mm

LOCAL WEATHER

An easterly moving trough is likely to trigger scattered
showers and storms to parts of the region on Wednesday and
Sunday, with the rest of the week expected to be dry, with
moderate temperatures.

NATIONAL
WEATHER

A broad trough should trigger showers
and storms over the NT, eastern QLD
and NSW. A weak trough may bring
further showers to TAS and VIC. A high
is bringing settled conditions to WA, SA
and the interior.

Friday 3rd May

5th 12th 19th 27th
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Wednesday, May 1, 2019 THE CLIFTON COURIER Page 5

Business changes hands Colin Bond at Leyburn Sprints
Popular local store The Cottage Drapery changed hands on Monday, with Amanda Celebrities from a golden era of motor sport, including multiple champion Colin Bond,
O’Halloran acquiring the business from Helena Kennedy. will help celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Australian Grand Prix at the Historic
Leyburn Sprints in August.
Mrs Kennedy has operated
The Cottage Drapery for A veteran of three decades
five-and-a-half years since of racing, rallying and
taking over what was then rallycross, Bond will make
Lyntez. his first visit to the annual
Sprints, which will be staged
She is planning to take a on a one kilometre street
break after her busy time in course around the village of
the store. Leyburn for the 24th time on
August 17th and 18th.
“I’d like to say thank you
to my valuable customers Organisers also have
who have supported me confirmed the attendance
over more than five years,” of prominent Queensland
Mrs Kennedy said. driver of the 60s and 70s Bill
Ms O’Halloran plans to
make a few changes during Gates, who will come out of
a long retirement to drive a
the coming weeks, and Ford Escort.
that will include a change Sprints Founder and
of name, although she is New owner Amanda O’Halloran accepts the keys to Race Director Mike Collins
keeping the new name under The Cottage Drapery from Helena Kennedy. said negotiations were in

wraps for the moment. Ms O’Halloran is first something for all females progress to bring a number
“I want to thank Helena off preparing for Mothers aged from 16 to 100,” she of other popular drivers
for her help and training in Day with a range of Mor said. representing the 60s, 70s and The Caltex-sponsored Alfa Romeo 75 was one of many
the changeover period,” she products coming in, and is 80s to the event. cars Colin Bond drove during an impressive 30-year
said. adding some stock to sale New stock to come will career. Photo, Garry O’Brien
items already on offer. include some formal wear “As one of Australia’s
“It has been an easy for occasions such as school premier grassroots historic Leyburn Sprints is keen to in front of a crowd estimated
transition.” “I hope to have formals and weddings. motor x-sport events, the bring spectators a special at 30,000.
experience this year to mark Colin Bond, now 77,
Grants for Clifton groups Apprenticeship subsidies the 70th anniversary of the is renowned as one of
1949 Australian Grand Prix,” Australia’s most talented
Clifton Landcare and Clifton Golf Club are set to benefit Subsidies for 1600 apprenticeships in regional Australia Mr Collins said. and versatile drivers.
as a result of the latest round of funding in Toowoomba have been secured with the Federal Government putting “Colin Bond is a legend Among other achieve-
Regional Council’s Community Grant Program. $60 million into incentives for employers in rural and
The Landcare Group the Region. regional towns, Maranoa MP David Littleproud announced of the sport with a long list ments, he won three
was given a grant for “I’m pleased Council has on Monday. of titles to his credit and Australian Rally Champion-
experience in a huge variety ships, the Australian
habitat protection for the been to provide assistance to Mr Littleproud said up their skills base to of cars. Touring Car Championship,
endangered Bulloak Jewel these groups,” Cr McDonald youth across the Maranoa become sparkies, plumbers, two South Pacific Touring
Butterfly, while the Golf said. electorate are set to benefit mechanics, hairdressers and “Bill Gates, though less Car Championships, the
Club was given a grant “We understand the from this scheme. painters.” known outside Queensland, international Southern Cross
for path construction to difficulties community and was an extremely quick Rally and the 1969 Hardie
improve traffic ways for not-for profit groups have “Communities across The AAWST includes 65 driver who competed at Ferodo 500.
golfers between greens and to find money for projects, Maranoa are suffering trades. the highest level in cars
tees in highly eroded areas at services and facilities from skills shortages and including Elfin, Lotus and He was part of the historic
Clifton-Leyburn Road. and Council’s Community the Australian Apprentice “Under the program, Falcon GT. 1-2 finish for Alan Moffatt’s
Community and not-for Grant Program is in place to Wage Subsidy Trial employers receive subsidies Ford Dealer Team in the 1977
profit groups throughout the provide assistance. (AAWST) will certainly covering 75 per cent of the “Some other great names Bathurst 1000.
Toowoomba Region shared “In particular, there were bring a lot of opportunities apprentice’s award wage in are preparing to come to
in the funding. are a few applications for for younger generations the first year, 50 per cent in Leyburn and I can assure Bond started racing in
In total almost $390,000 new events to be hosted in to get out there, learn and the second year and 25 per them their experience of our 1965 and retired in 1994.
will be allocated to 68 groups our regional areas which is gain the skills necessary for cent in the third year,” Mr unique little event will be
under round two of the extremely encouraging to meaningful employment,” Littleproud said. as enjoyable as the fans will He was inducted to the
program. see. Mr Littleproud said. enjoy meeting their heroes of Supercars Hall of Fame in
Toowoomba Regional “This is a great program “These incentives support yesteryear.” 2002.
Council Environment and Council offers and I “I want to get more Maranoa locals to get the
Community Committee encourage more groups to people in our communities skills to reach their potential, The community-run Tourism and Events
Chair Councillor Geoff speak with Council officers into the workforce and with helps reduce crime and gives Historic Leyburn Sprints Queensland’s Queensland
McDonald said the latest ahead of the next round of this $60 million boost – on our communities a future.” celebrates the running of Destination Events Program
round of funding would funding, which opens on top of $60 million secured the Australian Grand Prix and Southern Downs
help provide a helping hand 1 July 2019, for guidance at the start of 2019 for this For more information, on an ex-wartime airstrip Regional Council provide
program – we are going to visit https://www.australian just outside the town. financial assistance to
apprenticeships.gov.au/ help promote the Sprints
publications/australian- The GP was won by John and attract visitors to the
Crouch, driving a Delahaye Southern Downs region.

to organisations throughout around applications.” see new apprentices building apprentice-wage- subsidy

Council enacts law to prohibit unlawful protests
Following a string of recent animal rights protests across the country and on the Southern Downs, the Council has
activated a local law that will help protect the region’s primary producers and businesses from unlawful activities.

Southern Downs Regional activities could face fines Southern Downs Mayor come to our region, break
Council Local Laws Officers of up to 20 penalty units, Tracy Dobie said the the law and disrupt business
can now issue on-the- or $2,610 from Queensland harsh penalties will make then they should be prepared
spot Penalty Infringement Courts and additional on- protestors think twice before to incur fines.
Notices (PIN) of up to a the-spot fines from the State engaging in activities that
maximum of two penalty Government of up to $652. will impact on Southern “People have the right
units, or $261, to individuals Downs residents and local to protest and have their
engaging in prohibited or The move comes after businesses. opinions heard, but we
restricted activities under vegan protestors from need to make sure protests
Section 5 (4) of Local Law outside the region trespassed “Council is taking this are done lawfully and don’t
No. 4. onto private property at issue very seriously because negatively impact on the
Carey Brothers Abattoir in our residents’ safety and lives and businesses of our
In addition to Council Yangan and a dairy farm livelihoods are at risk,” Cr residents.”
issued fines, protestors in the Freestone Valley on Dobie said.
engaging in unlawful Monday, 8th April. The local law takes effect
“If protestors want to immediately.

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High school students pause to remember
Young people have demonstrated the spirit of ANZAC Day is in no danger of fading, and that the torch has well and truly been passed on, with Clifton State High School holding a
special commemorative service on Wednesday.

The service was high- Council (SRC) leaders spoke of In Flanders Fields. example to later generations The guest speaker at the failure, it is about honouring
lighted by the involvement of at regular intervals, while SRC Leader Lachlan of Australians. service was Warrant Officer the sacrifice made by those
students. Years 10 and 11 students Toby Hume from the Oakey brave men and woman at
performed a choral rendition Jones said the ANZAC “Each year we pay School of Aviation. Gallipoli and acknowledging
Student Representative tradition offers an enduring homage, not only to the what they fought for.
original Anzacs, but to all Warrant Officer Hume “ANZAC Day legend is about
those, who made a sacrifice in delivered an inspiring mateship, it is about looking
their service to this country,” address to students, detailing after those around you, it is
Mr Jones said. the history of ANZAC Day about behaving in a way that
and the reason why it strengthens the team.
“Their hope was for our is important to remember
freedom. those who served. “In honour of the Anzacs,
strive to be the best person
“Today we remember “It is a privilege to speak with you can be, set goals, work
with pride and courage, all of you today, as it will be all hard, be thankful and enjoy
their compassion and their of you who carry the torch,” your freedom that so many
comradeship. Warrant Officer Hume said. people laid down their lives to
secure.”
“May we and our “ANZAC Day is not about
successors prove worthy of commemorating a military
their sacrifice.”

MOTHER’S DAY TRIVIA

ABOVE: Warrant Officer Toby Hume from the Oakey School of Aviation addressed the crowd of
students and staff. Warrant Officer Hume said he was proud to see young people interested in
keeping the ANZAC spirit alive.

RIGHT: Student Representative
Council leaders (SRC) Brianna
Naumann and William Bosse
laid a wreath and ANZAC
book on behalf of the student
body. Brianna and William are
flanked by Warrant Officer
Hume.

FRIDAY INVITATION
17 MAY 2019
TOOWOOMBA PUBLIC HEARING
12.30PM-3.30PM
Inquiry into Aged care, End-of-Life and Palliative Care and
BURKE & WILLS Voluntary Assisted Dying
HOTEL
The Health, Communities, Disability Services and Domestic and Family Violence
554 RUTHVEN ST Prevention Committee is holding a public hearing and invites you to register to
TOOWOOMBA attend or speak to the committee as a witness.

Light refreshments with committee members from 12.00pm
The committee will hear from invited witnesses, then call members of the
audience who have registered their interest in being a witness.

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Above: Ex-servicemen and women lead the well-attended March in Clifton.
Right: Vice President of Clifton RSL Sub-Branch Vaughan Pauli (right) and
Councillor Anne Glasheen (far right) lay wreaths at the Cenotaph.

Ian Jones helps transport WWII Veteran Joffre Bell
at the 2019 Clifton Anzac Day Parade and Service.

The St Francis de Sales Choir assisted in
commemorating Anzac Day 2019.

Nobby State School also provided some
heart-felt vocals during the service

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Peeps into the Past

I’m showing Clifton off to a Sydneysider and it’s a pretty 25 Years Ago 3 wet days. at King’s Creek on April DEPARTURE OF HEAD
big deal. ++ 22, 1897, on the property TEACHER
Extracts from selected by his father. He
A friend I used to work with mentioned she wanted The Clifton Courier MR HAROLD WAGLAND attended the King’s Creek General regret was
to venture up into the Sunshine State for replenish her dated May 5, 1994 The death occurred of School and in his youth expressed at the transfer
depleted New South Welsh soul and I decided to take on PARK FISH POND MAY was a very keen member of of Mr L. T. Carey to the
the role of tourism guide. Mr Harold Wagland in the King’s Creek tennis and Caboolture State School.
DISAPPEAR the Toowoomba General cricket clubs. During the period of over
I have the stereotypically Aussie hat. I have the booming The fish pond in Pioneer Hospital on 20th April, two years that Mr Carey
voice. Park, which has caused so 1969. Born in 1904, he was 75 Years Ago had been head teacher at
much controversy over the the second son of Mr and the Clifton State School he
And, thanks to an overly theatrical primary school years, may soon disappear. Mrs Maurice Wagland, of Extracts from had by his kind but firm
principal who took an interest in the town’s history, I have Investigations are to be Spring Creek. As a young The Clifton Courier discipline endeared himself
some local stories up my sleeve. carried out into converting man he was a member of dated May 6, 1944 to every pupil and had won
the fish pond in the park into the Queensland Police Force. ANOTHER SUCCESS FOR the respect and confidence
I used to give this tour all the time, when my mates from a garden and Cr Fenner’s Later because of his great CLIFTON BUTTER of the teaching staff and
school would come out for a sleepover. gardening expertise will love for cattle and horses The Clifton Butter parents.
be called on in an advisory and his natural ability for Factory gained further
It was honestly one of the highlights of their visits (for capacity in the exercise. farming he followed mixed honours when it won the ++
me and my mother, at least). farming at Spring Creek, “J. P. Mahoney” Cup at the ARMY TEAM DEFEATS
++ Manapouri and Goomburra Kingaroy Show on Thursday.
Mum would pick us up from the bus stop at Nobby and LIGHTS AT SCHOOL successfully. This was the first occasion CLIFTON
as soon as those seatbelts clicked, the official driving tour on which the Clifton factory There was a good
of Clifton began. Following a suggestion ++ competed and in view of attendance at the Recreation
from Cr O’Donohoe Council LEONARD GILLAM the prevailing seasonal Reserve on Sunday afternoon
We’d slowly snake through the streets, pointing out will apply to have two Street The death occurred in the conditions the win is all the to witness a Rugby League
places of both historical and personal significance to our Lights installed outside the Clifton Hospital on April 19 more meritorious. football match. The teams
guests/hostages, not giving much of a toss if they weren’t high school - one on the of Leonard Arthur Gillam, which took part were Clifton
as emotionally invested in the decision-making process pole near the water tower a member of one of the and an Army team from
behind the town Christmas tree. and another on a pole in the district’s oldest and most Warwick. The final scores
median strip to light up the respected families. The were Arm,y 30, Clifton 3. Mr
It was more than pointing out the iconic buildings, it bus area. late Len Gillam was born H. Gillam was the referee.
was about the stories each street had.
++ Snapshot from Yesteryear
And when you have two excitable ramblers in a car, you NEW SCOUTS
can imagine how many slightly-disjointed stories we had COMMITTEE Students at Clifton State School in 1910.
to tell. The annual general meeting
of the Scout Group was held attention. ITEMS OF INTEREST
What should have been a short ride home would take on April 11th. The new ++ A welcome home at Nobby
more than half-an-hour, sometimes longer depending on executive elected is: Ken on May 9th will be given
how long daylight held out. Evans (chairperson), Rob OBITUARY to Sister Kenny, W. Kenny,
Imhoff (vice chairperson), We regret to record the W. Derrick, C. Larsett and
It’s been about a decade since Mum and I have given Rita Davis (secretary), death of Ensign W. Rooney, W. Telford in the School of
one of these tours, so we’re pretty excited to receive our Shirley Sprott (treasurer) son of Mr and Mrs J. Rooney, Arts.
lucky, lucky guest. and Tom Gillam (district of Nobby, which took place The Honour Board at the
representative). at his residence in South Clifton School of Arts is to
We usually go off the cuff for these tours – play it by ear, Australia on April 29th in be completed as far as the
as my mother says – but I have a few attractions that must ++ his 40th year. Deceased list of names is concerned.
be included in this particular excursion: DOES CAMBOOYA was a native of Allora and Relatives and friends of
The church with the dead man under it: This building is LANDCARE HAVE A leaves behind to mourn soldiers are requested to se
another testament to the thrifty and somewhat crafty their loss a wife and two that no names are omitted.
nature of town. Back in the day (I’m not sure exactly when FUTURE? children.
but it was back before black-and-white TV, so that’s a long Cambooya Landcare
way back) Clifton’s growing Catholic community needed is holding a key meeting
a bigger church but they didn’t have the dollars to build to determine the future
one. What they did have was the inside knowledge that direction, activities and
James Mowen, a wealthy bloke about town, had left aside membership of the group.
a large sum of money in his will for a monument to be built The chairperson, John
over his grave. I’m guessing he didn’t stipulate what this Becker, said the group is
monument would take the form of, as the parish decided entering a renewal phase and
that a church could technically be a memorial… so long seeks community support
as it had the right plaque. So they dug him up from his and suggestions.
spot at cemetery, plonked his body into the ground on
the empty lot and built a church over the top of it, using 50 Years Ago
his money. They named the church St James and St Johns,
which I suppose was a sufficient-enough nod to old Jimmy Extracts from 100 Years Ago
to warrant the use of his money. Pretty clever. The Clifton Courier
The path which used to have a coin glue to it: “There used dated May 2, 1969 Extracts from
to be a coin glued here,” I’ll say, pointing to roughly about The Clifton Courier
the spot where the coin was once glued, “I’m not sure who GOOD YARDING OF dated May 5, 1919
finally managed to pick it up or what they did with it, but CATTLE AT FIRST SALE MOTOR GARAGE
I imagine they’re a rich soul indeed.” The Hon. A. R. Fletcher Owners of cars in Clifton
My favourite rock in town: This would hands-down M.L.A. officially opened and district will in future
have to be the large clump of geological material near the the new Clifton Municipal have the advantage of
flagpole at the Scout Hutt. It was great for sitting on. Saleyards yesterday being able to place their
My favourite log in town: Obviously this would be the log morning with the bellowing cars in competent hands
in a small clump of trees at the old pre-school. If you don’t of 500 head of cattle in for attention locally. Clem
know the one, I feel sorry for you. It is a brilliant log. It was the background. A crowd Glover (late of 9th Battalion)
instrumental in my development as a emotionally-rich, estimated at between 300 and who was well and favourably
ever-pondering person. It was the place I could escape 350 witnessed the opening of known here previous to
the foolish chatter of my peers and find solace in my own the yards and saw a yarding joining the colours, and
deep, complex thoughts… while pretending to be a lion on of approximately 500 good L. J. Rose, late of A. J. Leaver,
Pride Rock. quality beasts sold. Town and Country Motors,
The cement-filled bottle tree: This is without a doubt my ++ Brisbane, who has had
favourite Clifton landmark. It just speaks so much to the DRIEST FOUR MONTHS eleven years experience in
character of this town. Now, I have no idea how the tree FOR 55 YEARS leading garages of Brisbane,
came to be filled with cement, (please do enlighten me Clifton has experienced having started business
via a Letter to the Editor if you know the tale) so I have its driest January - April in premises adjoining our
illustrated the story with my own dialogue. I imagine it period since 1915 with only office, where cars, motor
went something like “Geez, the bottle tree has a hole in 432 points of rain being bikes, all engines etc. placed
it, better do something about that,” to which some cluey recorded. The April fall of in their care will have strict
person chimes in with a “Ya reckon we could just fill her 25 points was recorded on
up with this leftover cement?” The group all shrugs in
agreement with a chorus of “Yeah righto”s and a few “too
easy”s. There was no mucking about, nothing fancy, just
good, honest concrete-aided problem solving. That tree
may have been planted by our banking forefathers, but it’s
thriving because our no bulls--t spirit. It’s beautiful.
The Clifton Courier office: Obviously.

- Dannielle Maguire

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PUB DARTS CLIFTON CLIFTON BOWLS
GOLF CLUB
Arms 2 defeated Club 1, Greenmount defeated TUESDAY SPORTERS Runners-up, Cameron RESULTS vs. Tom’s 14. Winners, JD
5-4. Rudd’s Pub, 6-3. 23rd April, 9 hole Stableford Fiechtner & Jake Castles 70. Wednesday 24th April, Mid Mechanical; Runners-up,
winner, Bruce Ferguson 23; Other scores: Darren Hedges Week Fours sponsored by Tony and Conner. Two big
Only one ton for Arms, Greenmount players to runner-up, Greg Smith 22. & Daniel Hedges 67, Daniel the Twomey Family: Round upsets - Murilla Gorillas
scored by Liz (102). Two score tons were Jimmy (140, Rundown: John Keleher 21. Hoey & Darren Hedges 65, 1: D. Proud, L. Guymer, thrashed the undefeated
players scored tons for Club 2 x 100, 140, 3 x 100), Fish Pin shots: Hole 11, Bruce James Ehrlich & Jane Farrell G. MacDonald & Josh Contractors - well done;
- Boxer (100) and Beth (100). (100, 105) and Brodie (123). Ferguson; 13, D. Humphrey; 61, Bill Bailey & David Keleher def. T. Harslett, Daley Rural - too much
Highest peg, Reece (Arms), Rudd’s tons were scored 14, Col Jenkins. McAuley 57, Jack Farrell & N. Reaman, M. Wright & skiting about cod fishing
47. by Langas (4 x 100), Sandra Sporters on every Tuesday, David Robins 53. Pin shots: E. Diery 25-5; B. Derrick, instead of concentrating on
(100), Dustin (101, 100) and hit-off 11.30am to 2pm. Hole 3/12, Darren Hedges; R. Debnam, G. Knights & their bowls. Fancy being
Bull & Barley defeated Tony (2 x 100). Highest peg, WEDNESDAY LADIES 4/13, Darren Hedges; 8/17, S. Eady def. K. Bloomfield, beaten by the quiet team
O’Shanley’s, 5-4. Brodie, 64. 24th April, Ladies played Cameron Fiechtner; 9/18, L. Collie, M. Balfour & Tom Cats. However Red did
an 18 hole Stroke for a Darren Hedges. B. Christensen 23-13; D. Kehl, get a toucher this week. One
For Bull & Barley tons were Bowls Club defeated Club Monthly Medal and number 4th May, 1st round Clifton R. Kehl, L. Smith & K. Morris way to get a toucher get the
scored by Trevor (171), 2, 8-1. of putts. Winner, Jean Payne Business House Challenge, 2 def. B. Sutton, G. Lewis, coach to dare you - hey Rob?
Smiley (100), Josh (121) 69 net; Runner-up, Vicki Person Ambrose (Best 9). Hit- C. Lewis & N. Fitzgerald 20- Special thanks to Desley and
and Albi (100), while Bowls Club players scoring Brewer 75. Least putts, Jean off 11.30am. 6; J. Cochrane, D. Hamblin, Margaret for organising the
O’Shanley’s players with tons were Prem (2 x 100), Payne 31. Other scores: June SUNDAY SWINGERS G. Horne & L. Harvey def. snacks after the game, much
tons were Ryan (140, 100) Kathy (100) and Ian (112). Kuhn 76, Christine Snars 76, 28th April, 18 hole 4BBB P. Voll, I. Hedge, P. Maker & appreciated. Thank you to
and Hector (100, 125, For Club, tons were scored Gloria Moore 77. Stableford. Winners, Bill J. Harrison 18-12; W. Schier, Bow & Arrows for the great
2 x 100). Highest peg, Hector, by Darrel (105, 125). Highest 8th May, Ladies will play S. Galbraith, G. McCarthy sponsorship on the night.
64. peg, Darrel, 96. an 18 hole American 4some & L. Bartz def. A. Imhoff, This week will be sponsored
(draw) for trophies donated N. Kuhn, N. Postle & K. Kuhn by Reg and Rhonda Glare.
CLIFTON TENNIS by Christine Snars. Ladies Bailey & David McAuley 50; 18-8; E. Scott, D. Callaghan, See you all on the green this
please note new tee time, Runners-up, Gloria Moore F. Taylor & M. Mills def. Thursday night. Coaching
names in 8.45, hit-off 9am. & Jean Payne 48. Rundown: G. Ezzy, V. Bandit, starts at 6pm, bowls to
Gary Riddle & Doug Macbeth R. Tate & M. Shepherd 16-8; commence at 7pm.
ANZAC DAY 46, Col Butler & Cutta Murphy N. Brosnan, M. Skaines,
Junior fixture results from Spina 25th April,18 hole Bisque 45 (ocb). Bradmans, Paul K. Weier & R. Chicken Sunday 28th April,
26th April: C Grade Winner: Sam Stableford winner, Daniel Ladewig & Joe Coorey 37. def. G. Wallace, B. Kelly, Competition A Grade:
Hoey 45; runner-up, Darren Lucky Card winners, James L. Sutton & C. Gibson 14- R. Glare def. G. Jago 26-
A Grade Winner: Jack Parkinson. Hedges 41. Rundown: Col Ehrlich & Graham Riddle. 7; P. Klowss, D. Scotney, 8. B Grade, P. Daley def.
Sutton There were no Rookies Hoey 38, Robert Jarvis 38. Pin shots: Hole 1/10, Avril L. Hartley & K. Mooney R. Debnam 25-19; P. Ryatt
Other scores: Bill Bailey 38, def. N. Short, D. Ehlers, def. G. Knights 26-10.
B Grade Winner: Jayman this week. David Robins 36, Rob Meara S. Tweedie & W. O’Callaghan
36, Rougan Geraghty 34, 17-8. Round 2: J. Harrison COMING EVENTS
Nobby Indoor Bowls Daniel Hedges 34, Lachlan Millard, Ladies 3rd shot; 4/13 def. L. Bartz 13-11; K. Kuhn Saturday 4th May, Angliss
Meacle 32. Pin shots: Hole Men, Robert Jarvis; Nearest def. M. Shepherd 16-12; Meats sponsored day, names
1/10, Allison Gillam; 5/14, the pin 7/16, Darren Hedges; M. Mills def. C. Gibson in by 12.30pm for a 1pm
Wednesday night saw social bowls enjoyed by all present. Daniel Hedges; 4/13, Col Nearest the pin 8/17, John 38-3; R. Chicken def. start. Everyone welcome.
In the first game, J. Wilson, R. Williams, I. Bryce and Hoey; 9/18, Rob Meara. Beard; Longest putt 9/18, W. O’Callaghan 20-16; Josh Sunday 5th May, AGM on
J. Hainke failed to score for five ends against J. Smith, John Beard; Nearest the pin Keleher def. K. Mooney Sunday 28th April did not
M. Brosnan, M Comerford and W. Smith. Despite a mid- FRIDAY HACKERS 2/11, Closest to somewhere 19-18; E. Diery def. S. Eady get a quorum, therefore a
game rally, Hainke’s team eventually lost 8 to 19. 26th April, 12 hole Stable- Daniel Hoey. Thanks to Julia 16-11; B. Christensen def. second AGM will be held
The second game was close with the score being 10-all after ford winner, Darren Hedges and Bonnie for sponsoring K. Morris 21-9; N. Fitzgerald this Sunday at 11am. No
the 11th end. In the last end R. Williams, J. Wilson, J. Smith and 28; runner-up, Grant Humble the day and supplying prizes. def. L. Harvey 14-12. quorum required.
M. Comerford prevailed to beat J. Hainke, M. Brosnan and 27. Rundown: Bill Bailey 27, Thanks to our volunteers Winners, M. Mills; Runners- Friday 10th May, Karaoke
W. Smith 13 to 10. Andrew Imhoff 25, Tony who made the day a success. up, Josh Keleher; Last round and Meals from 6.30pm.
The last game was an easy victory for J. Hainke, W. Smith Gillam 25. Pin shots: Hole 4 Ball Matchplay results: Rob winners, K. Kuhn.
and J. Smith over J. Wilson, M. Brosnan, R. Williams and 3/12, Andrew Imhoff; 5/14, Imhoff & Lyster Rickert def. Saturday 11th May,
M. Comerford 11 to 4. Bill Bailey; 7, Ian Jones. John Davis & John Keleher; Thursday 25th April, Competition at 1pm. A
Aggregate scores for the night were: J. Smith 43, M. Brosnan 3rd April, 12 hole Stable- June Kuhn & Mary Pidgeon Competition A Grade Grade, L. Smith vs. N. Postle,
33, M. Comerford 36, W. Smith 40, J. Wilson 25, I. Bryce 8 ford Hit off midday to 2.30, def. Wendy Ladewig & Genny Singles: A. Imhoff def. marker K. Weier; I. Jackson
(one game played), J. Hainke 29 and R. Williams 25. everybody welcome. Hackers Imhoff. Jackpot draw Laurie G. Knights 25-10. vs. K. Morris, marker
On the 8th of May, the Nobby Pairs will be played with is on every Friday. Hit-off Byrne (not present). R. Glare; P. Ryatt vs.
nomination fees being $10 per pair. Any pairs are invited from noon to 2.30. 5th May, Men’s and Ladies Thursday 25th April, Night A. Imhoff, marker J. Keleher.
to nominate with Cathy Young, the secretary. Do come and SATURDAY SLASHERS Monthly Medals, 18 hole Owl Bowls, 34 bowlers B Grade, G. Jago vs. P. Daley,
play for an enjoyable night of bowls. 27th April, 2nd round of Stroke and Least putts (Draw rolled up for the Bow & marker M. Lyall.
the Riverina Saturday Cup, Arrows sponsored night,
Winners, Greg Andrews for groups) Names in 11.45am, also 6 bowlers turned up Monday 13th May,
& Paul Laverty 70 (ocb); hit-off noon. Men’s Pennants: for coaching including two Committee meeting at 7pm.
Clifton vs. Warwick at Allora. keen new bowlers, Johnno
Tee-off from 8am. and Conner. They practiced CARNIVALS
Club Roster: Bar, Genny with Hoppy (JK) until 7 Sunday 12th May,
and Rob Imhoff; Mowing, o’clock. Bow & Arrows 13 Tannymorel nominations
Rob Imhoff. vs. Unsalted Peanuts 9, to date R. Kehl, D. Kehl &
Daley Rural 11 vs. Tom Cats J. Cochrane. One more
Clifton Indoor Bowls 14, Contractors 6 vs. Murilla player still needed.
Gorillas 14, Tennis Club 15 Sunday 26th May, Texas
Ten members turned up for a social game on Monday night. vs. Bowling Stones 11, Holy Men’s Triples. Players
Results:- Jean, Alice, Daph, Nola and Neil 44 points; Ray D., Rollers 9 vs. JD Mechanical nominated to date, P. Daley.
Vee, Neville, Marg and Ray Chicken 30 points. 18, Tony and Conner 13 We still need two more to go
Jean won the parcel. to Texas.
Monday 6th May, no bowls.
Pairs Trophy, donated by Ray Debnam, will be played on - Publicity Officer, Glynn
Monday 13th May. Names in by 6.45pm for 7pm start - Please Knights 0431 404 094
note the new times.

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Wattles Juniors launch into new season against Collegians
Wattles Junior Warriors had their first game of the season on Saturday at Platz oval, Clifton against Collegians Dragons.

HAMBLIN BUILDING well with strong running Harry. Goals were an asset in to contain the big Collegians THIS WEEK Everyone is welcome to
UNDER 16 up the middle of the field. the game converting 4 out of pack. The coaching staff This Saturday we’ll take come and watch some great
New players Nate Murdock, 6. Blake received the coach’s had plenty of positives to on Stanthorpe at Platz Oval, footy and we do have the
The team had a bye this Declan Fogarty and Ben player award with his non come out of the first fixture Clifton. best canteen in the district.
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www.facebook.com/ Wattles get one up on Roosters
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PERCY’S Wattles Warriors’ A Grade side has scored a victory that team members will savour after taking out Sunday’s clash
against arch-rivals Valleys Roosters in Toowoomba on Sunday.
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Warriors’ winger Braydon Wilson crosses for one of his hat trick of tries on Sunday in
Wattles’ player coach Wattles 34 to 18 win over the Valleys Roosters.
Travis Burns was in
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and 3 cooking areas. The formal lounge or parent retreat has french doors the Match. A concern for Wattles defeat of the season. interest at that level.
to separate from the main lounge. There is a remote double garage and 2 hierarchy is a serious wrist The Warriors were leading
carports, 3 garden sheds, 3 m x 4 m storage shed, separate laundries and a Burns couldn’t speak injury to Jake Hargreaves 18-12 at half time, but WATTLES MAKES
huge back yard for a family gathering. There is a 5kw solar system to the grid more highly of his side, that could see the Valleys eventually sealed a A MARK IN
and room for a larger shed to be erected in the back yard. The home is on a Wattles regrouping at the representative centre side- close 24-22 victory.
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When winger Braydon win. Highfields Eagles are also
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& Draws on in the nineteenth minute “Still a lot of work to do only one match to date. included in the side - Matt
Friday Nights it signalled a Warriors though, the business end of Duggan, Ty Gardner, Dale
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HOME rack up six tries on their way the horizon.” Wattles Willett Electrical,
Lunch to victory. Allora Under 18 side trailed Other teams contributing
Wattles 34 (Braydon 16-nil at half-time in the clash to the squad are Dalby
COOKED FRIDAY NIGHT Unanswered touchdowns Wilson 3, Jordan Henry, Dale with Roosters on Sunday. Diehards with four players,
MEALS by workaholic forwards Perkins, Michael Pearson The Warriors fought back Highfields Eagles, Warwick
JALCuKcPkOy T Dale Perkins and Michael tries; Matt Duggan 5 goals) to be level with their Cowboys and Gatton Hawks
Now Pearson along with winger defeated Valleys 18 (Zach opponents at 16-all with ten each with three players, and
taking Wilson in the initial twenty Miles, Denzel Burns, Dylan minutes remaining in the Valleys Roosters with two
bookings for $873 minutes of the second Chown, Dwayne Duncan game, however couldn’t add players.
FUNCTIONS! stanza in a sizzling Warriors tries; Dwayne Duncan goal). to that tally..
fightback had the home side Two late tries to the home WATTLES ROUND 6
OPEN FROM 10am Roosters behind 12-28. Based on points for and side saw Valleys emerge as GAMES
against, Wattles remain at 28-16 winners.
CLIFTON ARMS HOTEL T 4697 3154 Wilson showed his class the top of the Toowoomba Wattles’ Under 18 side After a break from the
as a finisher on Wattles’ Rugby League table, is ranking eighth on the local competition this
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tries added to his season While the Warriors have team is several positions
total. lost just one match in above the bottom is a credit The Warriors will be
the first five rounds, the playing the Dalby Diehards
Coach Burns described Warwick Cowboys have in all three grades and
the result as a “massive yet to record a loss, while won’t be taking the visitors
win”, recalling his Wattles the Goondiwindi Boars and lightly, so fans can expect
side’s battles with Valleys Valleys Roosters have each some exciting games of
through the 2018 season. lost only one game. rugby league.

Back-rower Ty Gardner
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was centre Nick Van Der
Poel along with co-skipper
and lock Ryan Duggan who
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