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2014 Dalby Show Success!Book out your weekend for next year, because if this year was any indication of what will be on offer in years to come, the Dalby Show is proving to be becoming bigger and better!

This years show was definitely different from those of the past! Each year as the show approaches, what automatically springs to mind is exhibitions, dagwood dogs, and sideshow alley. However, this year really had an impressive range of entertainment on offer for all age groups and interests! If sideshow alley really isn’t your thing, then maybe the horse and ring events, young farmer’s challenge, machinery display, show car display, freestyle motocross, demolition derby, aerial dance performance, or a whip cracking slapstick comedy act may have caught your attention ... and this is just to name a few!

I must put my hands together for the Crack Up Sisters, who in my opinion, were undoubtably the show stealing act of the weekend! The main focus for this whip cracking female duo, is to promote Australian slapstick comedy and carry on the heritage of Australian stock whip cracking within the youth of regional Australia. With this, a three day workshop funded by the Regional

Arts Development Fund & Western Downs Regional Council was on offer to the youth of Dalby this year. Over the course of the workshop, the Crackup Sisters worked closely with the participating children in teaching them basic stock whip cracking and knockabout acrobatic skills, in which they were able to demonstrate these new found skills to the general public in Friday nights entertainment.

In addition to this, the duo themselves provided entertainment throughout the entire course of Friday keeping the crowds drawn in and well amused, and finishing up with a hilarious performance for the main act on Friday night.

With the Eljay Freestyle Motocross demonstration, Crackup Sisters, Wilde Applause aerial dance performers, young farmers challenge and fireworks, it really was family entertainment at a whole new level! And what a breath of fresh air it was to have so many talents right here on our door step! I think it’s safe to say it was a great weekend had by all.

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Show Time Memories (images)

1. 9 year old Allie Wenning & Charlotte Gibson learning acrobatics at the workshop

2. Eljay Freestyle Motocross demonstration

3. The Crackup Sisters performing on Friday night

4. Brian Weier an entrant in Saturday’s Show & Shine Display

5. Competitor in the show jumping on Friday

6. Ava Maher with mother Susie Turner and grandfather Les Turner enjoying sideshow alley

7. Dakota Collins, 6 year old mastering whip cracking skills at The Crackup Sisters workshop

8. 8 year old Monique Theile having her face painting done by Thecla White

9. Breeanna Chapman and Alicia Chapman enjoying the Lindy Mindy music performance

10. Vehicles in the Show & Shine Display

11. Group photo of The Crackup Sisters workshop participants doing the pyramid

12. 8 year old Coopa Leggatt enjoying rides

13. Raphael Walton

14. Lauren Fisher - Darling Downs Showgirl, Steph Behrens - Dalby Showgirl & Paige Caldwell - Dalby Junior Showgirl

Photography by Emma Hooke

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AERO CLUB - DALBY Flying day at the Dalby Aerodrome, First Sunday of the month from 2pm. All welcome. Ph: Terry, 4662 4524 or 0417 615 876

APEX CLUB - DALBY Meets fortnightly at the Windsor Hotel, Dalby. Ph: Johnno Webster, 0428 882 311

AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS - DALBY Meets second Tuesday every second month commencing February. Contact June Crump, 4662 1036

AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS BLOODBANK CLINICS First Tuesday & Friday commencing March on a quarterly basis. Contact Dawn Topp, 0429 383 067

BUNYA MTS & DISTRICT AMCOM INC. Promoting Radio Communications & Electronics. Meets on the first Saturday in February, May, August & November. For more info, Ph: Neil 0488 687 649, or Ricky 0429 726 833

CAKE DECORATORS’ ASSOCIATION - DALBY & DISTRICT Meeting second Tuesday of the month. Ph: Janelle 4662 4016 or Katrina 4662 2816

CHEERLEADING/DRAMA/SINGING - DALBY Tuesday 5:00pm - 6:30pm Ph: Colleen Walker 4669 6478

CRIME STOPPERS - DALBYMeeting 1st Monday each alternative month at the Myall Youth Community Centre. Contact Graham Buntain 4669 8664

DALBY AERO CLUB Flying day at the Dalby Aerodrome, First Sunday of the month from 2pm. New members welcome! Enquiries: Terry 0417 615 876.

DALBY ARTS COUNCIL Dalby Arts Council meet third Wednesday of each month, 5.30pm at Maipbas, 96 Cunningham St, Dalby. Contact Lynn Sharpe 0447 470 141, or [email protected] / www.dalbyartscouncil.com.au

DALBY BEAUTIFICATION ASSOCIATION INC. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7pm. Call Rob Parsons 4662 4369 or Cindy Ash 4662 6187 for more information.

DALBY CANCER COUNCIL Meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month, 7pm at Walker House, Anglican Church. Ph: Greg McKay 4662 4636 or Meg Doyle 4662 3637

DALBY COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP Dalby Community Playgroup meets every Monday during the school term at MYCNC, from 9.30am to 11.30am. They ask for a $2.00 donation to go towards craft supplies and a small plate of morning tea to share.bFor further information, contact: Estelle – 0406 672 834, or MYCNC – 07 4662 0152.

DALBY COUNTRY MUSIC CLUBMeets 3rd Sunday each month at the Senior Citizens Hall 1-5pm. Phone Brian Weier 0418 622 551

DALBY CREATIVE ARTS INC. Incorporating the Dalby Art Group, Potters, Silversmiths & Glass Workers. Meets Wednesday mornings 9:30am - 2:30pm at the Marble St Arts Building. Ph: Robyn Buckley: 4663 9733

DALBY FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Dalby Family History is open for researching on Wednesday, Friday from 1.00pm - 3.00pm and Saturday from 12.00 - 4.00pm. Ph: Jean Town, 4662 6454

DALBY LIONS CLUB Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Ph: Bruce Chalmers, 0429 696 029

DALBY MODEL AERO CLUB Fly every Sunday afternoon @ Dalby Model Aero Field, 743 Cecil Plains Road. Inquiries: Barry Harth, 0427 598 293

NATIONAL SENIORS, DALBY Meet the second Wednesday of each month at the RSL from 10am. Ph: Bob Holden: 4662 3868

DALBY PROBUS CLUB Meets the 2nd Monday of each month at the Dalby RSL - ANZAC Room. 9:30am. John Perry: 4662 5800

FICKLE FOLK CLUB Fickle Folk Club meet the 1st Sunday of the month from 2pm to 4pm, different location each month, more info from Pam Ph. 4663 2184.

QUILTING & APPLIQUÉ CLUB - DALBY The Dalby Quilting and Appliqué Club meets every 2nd Thursday in the Club Rooms above Anthony’s Material Shop

from February to November, starting at 9.30am. All welcome! Contact Lorna on 4662 3433

QCWA - QUEENSLAND COUNTRY WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION Dalby Branch: Ph: Jean: 4662 3770

PRETTY PERKY RED HATTERS SOCIAL CLUB Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. No joining fee, everyone welcome. Phone ofr more info - Betty: 4669 8184, Merilyn: 4662 1881 or Colleen: 4669 6478

ROTARY CLUB - DALBY Meets every Monday Night at the Dalby RSL, Ph: Jim Charlton, 0427 624 922

DALBY TOASTMASTERS CLUB Meetings held on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the MYCNC, 7.00pm to 8.30pm, Ph Russell 0429 932 175.

TOOWOOMBA REGION AND DARLING DOWNS SUPPORT (TRADDS) FOR ASBESTOS RELATED DISEASE - DALBY BRANCH Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 10:30am - 12:00pm at the Windsor Hotel, corner of Condamine and Patrick Streets, Dalby. Ph: Terry: 4662 0817 or Lester: 0428 457 727.

CHURCHES - DALBY

Anglican Church, Dalby. Ph: 4662 2071153 Cunningham St, Dalby • Sunday Services 8am and 10am• Morning Prayer Services on Tuesdays

and Thursdays at 8:00am• Kidz Church on the 3rd Sunday of the

Month at 10:00am• CAMEO (Come and meet each other)

1st Wednesday of the month

Assembly of God, Dalby Christian Family Church. Ph: 4669 6211 101 Pratten St, Dalby. All Welcome. Sunday Services 10am & 6pm• Children’s Church during Sunday

service 11am• Youth Group 7-9pm Tuesday• Homegroups during the week

Baptist Church, Dalby. Ph: 4662 3717Cnr Winton & Hayden Sts, Dalby• Sunday Service 9.30am• JFC kids programme each Sunday• Quake & Impact Youth Clubs Friday

evenings• Craft & Friendship Group each Tuesday

9.30am

Dalby Christian Outreach Centre. Ph: 4662 1133 Mob: 0400 696 29544 Orpen Street, Dalby• Sunday Service 9:30am with Children’s

Church• Ladies - Thursday 10:00amCome and check us out

Church of Christ, Dalby. Ph: 4662 2795Cnr. Nicholson and Moreton Streets. (On the Moonie Highway)• Sunday Worship 9.00am• Mainly Music (Playgroup) Wednesday

10.00am• ‘Funky Thursday’ Fortnightly Kid’s Club

5pm -7pm (Includes A Tasty Kid’s Style Dinner).Youth Group: Friday 7.00pm Contact 4662 2795

Lutheran Church Dalby.Ph: 4662 2364Cnr Condamine and Archibald Sts Dalby• Sunday Service 9:30am• Sunday School 10:30am during School

Term• Youth Program at various times

Presbyterian Church of Queensland, Dalby. Ph: 4662 552256 Condamine St, Dalby • Sunday Service 8:15am & 10:30am• Children’s and Youth Programs

available

Uniting Church, Dalby. Ph: 4662 230673 Condamine St, Dalby• Sunday Service 10:00am • Children’s Program 10:00am• Mainly Music Fridays 9.30am during

school term

Seventh-Day Adventist Church Ph: 4662 5401Cnr Jimbour and Wood Street, Dalby• 9:30am Saturday Sabbath School

(adult and children groups)• 11:00am Saturday Worship Service

St Josephs Catholic Church, Dalby Ph: 46624011142 Cunningham St, Dalby• Weekend Masses: Saturday 6pm,

Sunday 9.00am• Weekday Masses: Monday,

Wednesday, Friday 5.30pm, Tuesday 7.00am, Thursday 12.10pm, Saturday 9.00am

The Salvation Army, Dalby. Ph: 4662 2575, 7 Alfred St, Dalby• Sunday Service: 10am• Sunday School: 9am during school

term

Local Information

Georgia Saxelby and Renzo Ferrer getting ready for DSHS’s production of Footloose. Check out page 7 for more information!

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MAY3 Dalby Picnic Races

3 Bowenville Hall Committee old time dance from 8pm.

3 -7 Business After Hours at Agrifoods Australia 5.30-7pm

9 Mother’s Day Morning Tea at Dalby Senior Citizen’s Centre 10.30am

4 Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea at Jimbour House from 10am

9 PARKFEST youth event at the MYCNC, 3:30pm - 8:30pm. Awesome activities, fabulous food and an outdoor movie from 6:30pm

10 Annual Burrandowan Picnic Races

10 Western Downs Winds concert at St Johns Anglican Church

11 Line dancing social at Senior Citizen’s Centre 10.30am-2.30pm.

14 National Seniors Dalby Branch monthly meeting at Windsor Hotel 10am.

17 Dalby Meals on Wheels Garage Sale & Bake Stall at the Red Cross Hall, North Street. 8am - 1pm

17 Markets at Dalby Showgrounds 6am to noon.

17 Jandowae Races

17-18 Light Up Your Landscape Quilting Workshop. See page 16 for more details.

18 Hampton Festival

18 Country Music Social at Senior Citizen’s Centre 1-5pm

23 Information evening on Halal Certification - Business Opportunity or Scam? 7-9pm at MYCNC Conference Rooms, Nicholson St.

20-24 DSHS presents “Footloose”.

24 Old time dance at St Ruth Hall 8pm.

24-25 Field Days at Pioneer Park Museum 8am-5pm

31 Warra Memorial Hall 58th Anniversary Dance, music by Silver Comets 8pm-1am.

JUNE1 Line dancing social at Senior Citizen’s Centre 10.30am -2.30pm.

1 Music on the Mountain – Cool Nights Big Band play at Bunya Mountains 11am.

4 Queen’s Birthday Holiday

4 Business After Hours at Ostwald Bros Camp 5.30-7pm

7 Bowenville Hall Committee old time dance from 8pm.

11 National Seniors Dalby Branch monthly meeting at Windsor Hotel 10am.

15 Pips’n’Cherries Handmade Winter Markets, all goods handmade or home grown

15 Trash and Treasure markets at Bell RSL Hall.

28 Old time dance at St Ruth Hall 8pm.

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Get that footloose feelingDalby State High School prides itself on presenting professional and entertaining annual musicals, and this year will be no exception. Audiences will be left tapping their toes and humming the familiar tunes of the much loved classic, Footloose.

This year’s production is directed by the talented Jeremy Wood. Mr Wood commented that throughout the process, he has been immensely impressed by the dedication and skill of the students “who have worked tirelessly to get this show off the ground.” He has no doubt that “by production week, they will have officially reached showstopper status!”

Mr Wood has created a fresh take on this classic story about love, family, rebellion and resilience. Over 100 students are involved in this year’s show and, as always, the school community have banded together to bring the many facets of the musical to life. Chorus members have been creatively challenged by the dynamic dance moves and in true Dalby State High style, they have met this challenge head on. Mr Wood states that “the singing, acting, choreography and energy is outstanding and we cannot wait to share this classic story with our audience!”

So come along and be taken for a dance down memory lane from May 20th, 21st, 23rd and 24th.

Dalby State High School

Do you know an athlete or individual in your community who has accomplished something great in the sporting world?

Make their achievement known by nominating them for the monthly Western Downs Regional Sports Star Award

Awards run from March to November 2014. Closing date for nominations is the 28th of each month.

Visit: www.wdrc.qld.gov.au for an application form.

Each monthly recipient will be in the running for the title of 2014 Western Downs Regional Sports Star of the Year

For more information contact 1300 CounCil (1300 268 624)

Top: Megan Burnett, Dakota Scholfield and Bronwyn OberholzerBottom: Bruce Pates, Jacob Hoopert, Rowan Hoopert and Elle Bolam

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Justin’s first camera was his mum’s 1982 Nikon FG, coincidentally bought the same year he was born. But it wasn’t until he was in university midway through a psychology degree that he discovered his love for photography as a means for creative expression. It didn’t take him long to then transfer into a Bachelor of Photography which he graduated from after three years. As soon as he completed his degree, he moved down to Brisbane to pursue work and since then he has visited many places around Australia and the world with his photography.

His first photography job was in a portrait studio in Brisbane. This is where he honed his skills from photographing everything from individual portraits, glamour, modelling folios, budoir, couples and families. This gave Justin the experience and confidence to soon establish his own photography business. At first he focussed mainly on fashion photography and photojournalism, but then soon realised he could combine both these styles in photographing couples and weddings. “The thing I love about photographing couples and weddings is that I get to draw inspiration from a lot of different other areas of photography. I like to keep my work as fresh and modern as possible as this is what I have found a lot of my clients enjoy.”

Before any photoshoot, Justin always tries to get to know the client and what they would like to get out of the photos. This is very important

to achieve photos that are unique and personal. It is also good way to help the client relax, as most of the time it will be their first experience in front of a camera. He doesn’t like to do photos that are too over posed, he tries to keep the photos as natural as possible and will always help by giving direction. “All photos require at least a tiny bit of posing, however I try to keep it as relaxed as I can. Especially when photographing couples, it’s all about capturing the little moments that show their connections with one another.” He also likes to shoot on location, as a studio setting can be too intimidating and artificial looking for a lot of people. With any of Justin’s photo packages you will receive magazine quality edited high resolution images on disc of the best shots from the day. He also offers prints, framing and personalised hardcover photo books.

After recently photographing a lovely couple from Dalby, he is now organising some dates to come out and offer his services. “I really enjoy shooting in the wide open spaces in the country, I can get shots that you cannot normally get in the city. There are so many photo opportunities.”

Justin will be in Dalby on the weekends of 17th -18th May and 7-8th June, as well as 28th-29th June, and is available for couples, individual, family and folio photoshoots. Bookings are limited and have to be made in advance. Please contact Justin at [email protected] or phone 0402 724 478 for enquiries. In the meantime you can view his work at www.justinmaweddings.com.au and www.justinmaphoto.com.au.

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Community

DALBY QUILTING & APPLIQUE CLUB INCThe club has had another very busy meeting in April with some great events planned for the upcoming months.

17/18 May – we have the Gloria Loughman workshops days

29 May - “Busy Hands” morning. Come along to St Josephs Parish Centre at 9am for morning tea followed by a morning of stitching and friendship. Cost for the morning is $6 which includes morning tea and a kit to sew, or bring along your own project. This morning is open to members and non-members so come for a chat and stitch. RSVP to Lesley Reed 0408 938 610/4663 4106 or [email protected].

31 May – Bev McClune workshop above Anthony’s. This will be a one day workshop featuring the Poinsettia pattern using a quick

curve ruler with further details and bookings available from Anthony’s. If you have a project from a previous Bev workshop that you would like to finish or may need help with please bring it along to work on.

The Club is also selling raffle tickets in a beautiful quilt and will be donating the proceeds to Youngcare. The raffle will be drawn on 8 May and tickets are available from Anthony’s.

We are also having a silent auction. The items will be displayed in Anthony’s window after ANZAC day and the bidding will continue until 8 May.

For further information on any of these events please call Lesley Reed on 0408 938 610/4663 4106 or email on [email protected]. Happy stitching.

Liz Ryan

U3A NewsU3A Dalby has a busy month coming up with a Mother’s Day Morning tea on Friday May 9 and a bus trip to Millmerran on May 11.

The morning tea will be held at the Dalby Senior Citizen’s Centre stating at 10.30am.

Admission is by a gold coin, which will be donated to the Queensland Cancer Council as part of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. There will also be a raffle and lucky door prize. The highlight will be judging of the best teapot, cup and saucer and the best item associated with smoko.

Prizes for tea pots and cups and saucers will be awarded for the prettiest, funniest and most unusual. Entries need to be nominated by 9.30am on the day.

Entertainment will include poetry written by Joy Shields. Everyone is welcome and a plate of morning tea to share would be appreciated.

On the Sunday, May 11 there will be a trip to Millmerran Cultural Centre for the concert ‘Dustier than Ever’.

This free concert starts at 2.30pm and features the unforgettable hits of Aussie country music icon Slim Dusty sung by Chris Cook.

There will be a charge for the bus which leaves from Dalby Senior Citizen’s Centre.

Bookings can be made by phoning Yvonne Jackson on 4662 4496 or Trish Shenfield on 4669 7895.

Nancy Evans U3A Dalby Publicity Officer

DATE CLAIMER: Garage Sale & bake stallOn Saturday 17 May, Dalby Meal’s on Wheels are having a Garage Sale and Bake Stall at the Red Cross Hall in North Street. The sale will run from 8am to 1pm, and there will be a raffle on the day.

As always, donations will be gratefully accepted.

Mavis EdgarCoordinator / Treasurer Meals on Wheels Dalby

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SAINT COLUMBA’S CONVENT Saint Columba’s Convent, in Cunningham Street, was built thirty-six years after the Sisters of Mercy, first arrived in Dalby. Sister Mary Rose, Sister Mary Beatrice, Sister Francis and Sister Ligouri had arrived by train in 1877 they came for the love of God and the Spiritual formation of the children. Many more Sisters were to contribute to the Spiritual teaching during the life of the building.

The late Sir James Duhig, Archbishop of Brisbane consecrated the magnificent new St Columba’s Convent at Dalby, on Sunday 8 June 1913 in the presence of a record crowd. After Mass held in St Joseph’s Church, a banquet was held in St. Joseph’s Hall. The then Father Nolan, parish priest, later to be Monsignor T J Nolan, presided, and there were also present Fathers O’Keefe, Warwick, O’Keefe, Dalby, the Mayor of Dalby, Alderman W R Hunter, Mr. L E Groom, M.H.R., W J Vowels, M.L.A., Victor Drury, representatives of the Chinchilla, Dalby, and Toowoomba Hibernian Societies, and about 400 other guests.

After the loyal toast, Father Nolan proposed the health of the Archbishop, which was supported by Mr. Hogan. His Grace expressed his delight at being amongst them.

After the banquet, a procession was formed by the official party and they marched to the site of St Columba’s Convent. After the Archbishop had performed the ceremony of blessing the new building, he delivered an interesting address, in the course of which he referred to the growth of Catholicity at Dalby, and paid tribute to the work of Father Nolan and his people.

Father Nolan responded by thanking the Archbishop, and then he presented the figures

for the total cost of the building. The final figure was £7433 including £342 for the architect’s fees and the clerk of works fees being £224. He appealed for support from the community to help with the debt of £2800. The following amounts that were received on the day and were listed, is as follows: Rev. Mother Patrick, All Hallows’, Brisbane, £100; Sisters of Mercy, £100; architect, £100; Father Nolan,£50; Father O’Keefe [Warwick]£20; past girls of St Columba’s Convent, £110; St Joseph’s Hibernian Society, Dalby£50; Taroom, £27; Chinchilla, £40; ladies’ committee,£60; Mr. J G Appel, 10 guineas; as well as various other amounts with the total coming to £1600. It was Father Nolan’s positive attitude and his strong faith that attributed to

the respect and love that not only the members of the Church, but the general community afforded him.

His Grace, preaching at St. Joseph’s Church in the evening of the 8th, took the opportunity of thanking the people for their splendid manifestations of faith, kindness and liberality.

Saint Columba’s Convent still stands after 100 years, as a dignified lady, although somewhat aged in the grounds, but what wonderful teachings have passed through her doors.

Jean TownDFHS Inc.

St Columba’s Convent of Mercy, 1913. Photo supplied by William Fitzpatrick

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Dalby Drama FestivalPlans are well in hand for the annual Dalby Drama Festival to be held on July 12 and 13.

Now in its 19th year, the festival is hosted by Dalby Players Little Theatre and is held at the Little Theatre on the corner of Myall and Chubb streets.

The festival attracts theatre groups from all over southern Queensland.

Many of the one-act plays are new works written by Queensland playwrights especially for this year’s drama festival circuit.

The Dalby festival was one of the first in Queensland to introduce a Playwright’s Award and many previous winners have since had their works published.

This year the adjudicator will be Damian Overton. Damian adjudicated at several festivals last year and is making a name for himself. He previously competed in the Dalby Drama Festival several years ago as an actor and as writer and director of junior plays.

His plays regularly won awards around the

festival circuit.

Entry forms and more information on the festival are available from the festival convener Nancy Evans by phoning 0427 685 048 or by emailing [email protected].

Entries close on June 1.

Dalby Players can also be found on Facebook.

Nancy EvansDalby Players Little Theatre

RASMUSSEN REPRESENTS AT DISTRICT FINALDalby State High School student Alex Rasmussen progressed through the Regional final of the National Australia Bank Lions Youth of the Year (YOTY) held in Dalby last month to the District Final held at Murrumba.

Fending off excellent challenges from Club runner-up Gemma Hartwig from Our Lady of the Southern Cross College, and Hannah Redrup and Laura May from Chinchilla State High School Alex achieved the title of Regional Youth of the Year and Public Speaking winner.

A large crowd representing Lions from Dalby and Chinchilla, along with members of the contestant’s families and school communities, attended the event, held at the Lions Den in North Street.

YOTY Chairman Roger Henderson could not hide his excitement at the result.

“It is impossible to pick favourites among the

contestants given the high standards shown by each of them, but it is thrilling to see a Dalby student go to the District final representing our Club.

“Any one of the students is capable of representing the nation’s youth in this forum but there has to be a winner on the night and our very capable judges have delivered Alex as our representative in this program and we couldn’t be prouder to have our Club represented.

The Regional finals judges were Sarah Orth from our National Sponsor the National Australia Bank and Tom and Lyn Bower.

In spite of a sterling effort, Alex was just pipped at the post in the District Final but his representation of the Club and of Dalby Youth in the YOTY for 2104 was exemplary.

How lucky are we to have high schools and parents who deliver our communities youth of the calibre of all our YOTY contestants?

Congratulations to our students, teachers and parents who are creating our future leaders in commerce, industry and public service.

Lion Bruce Chalmers

Dalby Youth of the Year Alex Rasmussen (Left) with Dalby Lions YOTY Chairman Roger Henderson.

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Schools and community groups receive $11,000 under the first round of the Enviro Grants ProgramOne primary school and two community groups are the recipients of the first round of funding through The Recycling Market Enviro Grants Program, a joint program by Western Downs Regional Council and JJ Richards & Sons.

Council Spokesperson for Environmental Health Councillor Greg Olm said the selection panel has chosen three very deserving programs to support.

"The Enviro Grants Program is funded from 25 per cent of the net proceeds of The Recycling Market at the Dalby Waste and Recycling Centre and is aimed at encouraging community-based initiatives to improve environmental sustainability," he said.

"It was a pleasure to discuss the individual projects with the winners over a morning tea recently and I look forward to seeing the programs we're supporting come to fruition."

The recipients of the first round of The Recycling Market Enviro Grants Program are:

• Jandowae State School — will receive about $2,700 to help them implement

recycling, composting and mulching as part of delivering the 'Across Curriculum Sustainability Program' with Year 4 students

• Rotary Club of Dalby — will receive $5,000 to help build disabled toilets for the 'Dalby Men's Shed' so that their members can more easily get together to undertake recycling programs such as refurbishing pushbikes for overseas aid projects

• Waminda Services — will receive about $2,970 to install a rain water tank that will help their clients establish a vegetable and herb garden

The next round will open later this year, with the winners due to be announced during National Recycling Week in early November.

For more information about the program, call Council on 1300 COUNCIL or visit our website www.wdrc.qld.gov.au

Western Downs Reginal Council

Top: Councillor Greg Olm, Dalby Men’s Shed

representatives Leith Tebbit and Peter Wylie, and Contract Manager for JJ Richards Mal Stokes

Bottom: Councillor Greg Olm, Waminda General Manager Stewart Mulligan, and Contract Manager for JJ Richards Mal Stokes

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GREEN THUMB EXPRESSCALL FOR POTTED PLANTS FOR DROUGHT GARDENS - ANY TYPE, ANYWHERE IN QLD (except fire ant restricted areas, sorry)

In order to help people whose garden’s have been hurt by the drought, the Green Thumb Express is asking you to pot up something from your garden or purchase some drought tolerant plants from your local nursery.

"Green Thumb Express began when our creek ran dry during this drought and I had to stop watering my garden for the first time in 32 years.

Ladies in our area were discussing how many people had either run out of water, had to change to harsh bore water as well as cope with record temperatures this summer in the middle of this devastating drought. I live near Windorah in western Qld and we have been drought declared since June 2013.

We came up with the idea that if people were willing to pot plants and donate cuttings/plants then it would go a long way to helping those who have lost all or part of their garden when the drought finally breaks. And so Green Thumb

Express was born." - Gay Tully, Windorah SW Qld. (Facebook name Marina Tully)

There is currently a run scheduled for early May, so any donations of plants will get to the people who have registered their gardens in need of revival after the drought – Mitchell, Mungallala, Charleville, Tambo, Quilpie and Windorah. That is just on this run. There will also be a run from Warwick/Goondiwindi west to St. George and Cunnamulla.

We will be looking to do other runs up until end of September 2014, which will be the end of the collection and distribution of plants.

We are encouraging each community to make the most of the idea and get their own communities and garden groups on board.

See what’s happening by checking the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/greenthumbexpress

The local coordinator for this project is Kay Blanch - please drop off plants or contact her at:“Glenfillan” 2557 Jandowae – Kingaroy Road, Jandowae 4410. Ph: 0746 686165 or 0417 789 719

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PIONEER PARK MUSEUMRecently, the members of the Pioneer Park Museum & Vintage Machinery Association of Dalby were invited to exhibit their vintage engines, tractors and trucks at the Bell, Jandowae and Dalby Shows. First was the Bell Show on 2nd March and a very good roll up of the machinery widely used for farm chores were to be seen working doing the jobs they were made for, giving the present generation of farmers an insight to see how mechanisation took over from the horse and how work on the land became quick and easier.

Then on the 22nd March, it was Jandowae’s turn to stage their annual Show. Again, the members exhibited their old machines to the delight of show patrons. The scene repeated as at Bell, with young farmers inquiring about how the engines were started, and how they performed under load for the various tasks such as pumping water for stock, sheep shearing and crutching, power

generation for homes and farm work, corn shelling and milking machines.

The types of fuel used by the old engines and tractors include petrol, kerosene, crude oil and dieseline. Some engines had to be started on petrol and when warmed up, then changed over to kerosene by a two-way fuel cock to utilise the cheaper fuel. Some vintage engines and tractors were designated ‘all fuel’ engines, meaning that the unit could run on a variety of fuels such as petrol, kerosene, or lamp oil, others could operate on fuels like power kerosene, dieseline and lighting kerosene. The Lanz tractor could run on crude oil, waste oil, or diesel and do a very good job of any task required by the farmer.

The last Show, which the members participated in with a good number of entries, was the Dalby Show on 11th and 12th April, again going through the ritual of showing off their pride and joy to visitors to the Show. Over a dozen

members of the Club took part in the display.

Over the next few weeks, the members will be carrying out working bees and planning every aspect needed to organise and run the Annual Vintage Machinery Rally held over the weekend of 24th & 25th May. Visitors from many vintage Clubs from South Qld will be displaying and operating their restored pride and joy over the weekend daily from 8am to 5pm.

The Dalby Pioneer Park and Vintage Machinery Association meet every two months at the Club rooms situated at the Pioneer Park Museum at 17 Black Street, Dalby, just off the Warrego Highway. People interested in the Vintage scene are welcome to come along to a meeting or phone Dan Fox on 07-46624760; Garth Brownsdon 07-46624886; Jim McCotter 07-46622416. Further details can be found on the Museum website.

Jim McCotter.

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Queensland Country Women’s Association Do you know?

Some QCWA activities include:

• Supporting families in distress caused by flood, fire and drought through providing vouchers to local stores to purchase household needs. Funds are raised to the Public Rural Crisis Fund (PRCF), by fundraising and tax deductible donations, and ALL funds are used to provide assistance to families suffering from natural disasters. Providing vouchers supports local businesses as well as local families. See the QCWA website http://qcwa.org.au/ to donate to the PRCF.

• Lobbying various levels of government to improve conditions in communities. Areas of concern include health, transport, education, the environment, and community and national security.

• Education and support of women and children in many areas including cooking, craft, public speaking, and international welfare of women and families.

• Competitions including Hand craft, Cookery, Knitting and Crochet, Photography and Public Speaking.

• Collecting old spectacles to be recycled to Papua New Guinea, making birthing kits for PNG, collecting used stamps, and foreign coins to be sold to fund International projects that benefit women and children, and putting together ‘Kits for Kids’ of educational necessities for schools in PNG and the South Sea Island communities.

Recently members participated in Photography, Public Speaking and Dressmaking competitions, and the winners of these competitions now go on to the Southern Region finals to be held at Redcliffe in June.

We also participated in The Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) Women Walk the World with a display of ‘Shoes with a Story to Tell’. Members voted with the smallest coins in their purse for the shoes with the winning story. The funds raised from this little competition will be used to support the work of ACWW in the South Pacific Area.

Branches throughout your area welcome women from all walks of life at their meetings held monthly. If you would like to find out where the nearest branch to you is, or if you and some friends think you could start a new branch/ sub-branch, please contact the Maranoa Division President, Maria Keys, on 4627 7173.

Susan Gale

Some of the Women Walk the World ‘Shoes with a Story to Tell’ at our recent Executive Meeting that was held in Jandowae.

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DALBY KOGAN NBHA SERIES EXPLODES INTO ACTION AT FIRST EVENTFollowing a successful year in 2013 of events held at the Dalby Showgrounds in the Indoor Arena, the National Barrel Horse Assn of Australia formed an Area that encompasses the Darling Downs / Warrego area to enable local riders the opportunity to experience Barrel Racing in a 4 Divisional format.

This year, Kogan and Dalby promoters have come together to run a “Buckle Series” and the local riders did not disappoint promoters at the Series first event of the year, the event was well attended with many local riders from the region as well as riders who came from Sunshine and Gold Coast regions, along with riders from Warwick and Rosewood to compete in the Open, Junior, Beginner and 5 to 10 classes as well as the Pole Bending event.

2014 will see a buckle series held at the Dalby Indoor Arena and Redrock Park, Kogan, riders will ride for the chance to win a “Ridetuff” buckle in the Open and Junior 1st , 2nd , 3rd and 4th Divisions and the 5 to 10 Ridden class. All full members of the NBHA are eligible to win the buckles, made by Ridetuff Buckles, Australia’s premier buckle makers. A total of six events will be run at these venues and riders will earn points at all six to decide the Series Winners.

To kick the series off, a Maximum point event was held on March 15th followed by a Minimum point event on the 16th, breaking the tradition of a Mare Monolopy, the geldings came through for their riders with the exception of a couple of placings. The Maximum point event saw Dalby cowgirl Janene Hughes and her awesome little grey gelding Alfie take out the 1st division, with Warwick rider Paula Donovan coming second, Warra Local Shelly Frame on her big black gelding Heza Quik Scooter took out first place in the 2nd Division followed by Beaudesert’s Amy Knox, 3rd division was won by Chinchilla’s Amy Dolbel on the gelding she calls Chook followed by another Chinchilla local Kellie Johnson, 4th Division went to Tara’s Lisa Hall on her little Arab mare Lara, followed closely by International visitor Simone Matzler. The Juniors did not disappoint either, with Kogan girl Brandie Burgess winning both the 5 to 10 class, the Junior 1st Division on her super little chesnut horse Flying F Peppy Jay and 2nd in the 2nd Division on her new mare Isana

Dejavu, other winners in the Junior were Amy Dolbel winning the 2nd Division and Rebecca Hall on Lara winning the 4th Division closely followed by Shari Burgess and Miss Muffin.

Sunday also saw horses excel with speed and agility with some positions changing when riders who won the cash the night before backed up their efforts. Paula Donovan and Janene Hughes swapped positions with Paula taking out first in 1st Division and Janene coming in second, the 2nd Division saw Emma Graham take out first place with Shelly Frame slipping into second position, Kellie Johnson won the 3rd Division with Chris Robertson from Jimboomba running in second and Tara Cowgirl Lisa Hall took out both

first and second on her Arabian horses Kingfisher and Lara in the 4th Division. Once again Brandie Burgess and Peppy won both the 5 to 10 class and Junior 1st Division, and Brandie also won the 2nd Division on Isana Dejavu with Rebecca Hall once again winning the 4th Division with Shari Burgess slipping into second place.

Event dates for the series can be found on the website http://nbha.com.au/events.php.

For more information on the Dalby Kogan Series you can contact Shelly Frame or Gayli Burgess at [email protected].

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Top: Brandie Burgess on Peppy Left: Shelly Frame and Heza a Quik Scooer Right: Paula D

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RACQ CareFlight FundraiserWhile billed as a Fun Bowls Day Fundraiser for RACQ Careflight, a week of welcome wet weather put paid to any plans to get on to the greens on Sunday, 30 March 2014. However, a comprehensive program of activities inside the clubhouse kept attendees well occupied while the sun struggled to break through. The afternoon kicked off with a fashion parade, organised and compered by Kathy Sankey of Postie Fashions, Dalby. This was followed by a scrumptious afternoon tea and live music provided by the Dennis Sankey Duo. Tupperware, crafts and baked goods were on sale and a multi draw raffle and auction kept the room humming with anticipation and laughter.

RACQ CareFlight rescue is a not for profit community rescue helicopter service watching over a region extending nearly a quarter of a million square kilometres south into New South Wales, north to the town of 1770, and from the Coral Sea to the Surat Basin and beyond. Their website states that RACQ CareFlight Rescue's biggest supporters are the communities of southern and central Queensland, who

provide almost half of the charitable service’s funding. Congratulations to the organiser of the fundraiser, Margaret Bailey, Daandine and all her helpers for contributing to this amazing effort. Congratulations also to the many businesses and individuals who supported this worthy cause with donations of goods and services to the multi draw raffle and auction.

Joanna Rodney

Left: Kylie Sankey, Sylvia Hunter and Caren Rashleigh, all of Dalby catch up after the fashion parade.

Right: David Trestrail, Dalby chats to Coral Brownhall and Daphne Polzin, both of Jandowae at the RACQ

CareFlight merchandise table.

Bottom: Bronte and Demi Hayes, Dalby are all smiles at the RACQ CareFlight fundraiser.

Moonie is 50 & we want you to help us celebrate!Do you have a connection with Moonie, either with the oilfields or the district? Fifty years ago, in 1964, the Moonie Oilfields was built to pump the newly discovered oil reserves. Many people built the facilities here, and many more worked and sometimes lived at the Moonie Oilfields. The recently balloted farming blocks were being cleared and the pioneering farming and grazing families of the Moonie district looked forward to a wonderful new district that they hoped would grow and prosper. Moonie State School recently celebrated it’s 50th year as well.

In 1964 a group of locals decided to build a

tennis court, then cricket grounds and the Moonie Sports Club began. It’s still the hub of the district and has hosted all manner of sports including cricket, tennis, netball, an AFL club, a gun club, fitness and ballet groups, as well as a well stocked and run bar, many different groups who meet there, our famous yabbie races, playgroups, school concerts, Arts Council performances, weddings, christenings, twenty-firsts and funerals. Over the years, the volunteer run sports club has expanded and updated it’s facilities and we now boast arguably the best hall and facilities for many kilometres (yes, we are boasting, but it’s true! We even have mobile

phone signal now!!)

Please come and help us celebrate our half century on Saturday 7th June. It’s a very rare opportunity to tour the Santos Moonie Oilfields as it is usually a restricted area for safety and business reasons. Tours begin there at 11am then travel the short distance to the Moonie Sports Club, where the afternoon’s fun will lead on into an evening of food, fireworks and a great live band. Please RSVP for catering so we can feed you all! It will be a great day to remember.

Lynelle Urquhart

Chamber ChatMarch has gone and Easter is upon us, and planning for events to be held later in the year is well underway. Our Business Excellence Award Committee is working hard and all are very confident that this years event, planned for October, will be the best yet.

Speaking of great events, March’s Business After Hours event was hosted by the Dalby State School. School Principal, Mona Anau treated members to a very informative visual display of the students’ activities, we were introduced to the students’ leadership team and were entertained by the school choir. It was a time for reminiscing for some of our members who are former students of the school.

At this event we presented an Exceptional Service Award to Lisa Harber, an employee of Dalby Hospital. Lisa was introduced to members by Colleen Rasmussen, Director of Nursing at Dalby Hospital. The event sponsor, Ray Hodge of Ignite Consulting, presented Lisa and Colleen with Award Certificates.

April’s Business After Hours was hosted by the Dalby Herald. Nicole and her team provided a brief history of the paper in Dalby and informed members of the many activities in which the business was involved.

Our Exceptional Service Award went to Kerry Jiggens, an employee of the Cunningham Street News. Kerry was introduced to members by Pauline Laverty, proprietor of Cunningham Street News. The event sponsor, Michael Harth of Carrick Aland Accountants presented Kerry and Pauline with Award Certificates.

Have you been well served by someone lately; do you know someone who always serves with a smile, is courteous, consistent, always looking to keep their customers happy? If so, consider nominating them for an Exceptional Service Award. Nomination forms can be found on our website www.dalbychamber.com.au

David Hamilton, Chair of the Basin Sustainability Alliance addressed members and guests at the Chambers Business Before Breakfast that

is held every two months. David spoke to us about the impacts of CSG on the Environment, especially Agriculture and ground water. He also spoke about co-existence between these two main industries and recent innovations and opportunities in Agriculture.

Series 2 of the Business Capability Statement Workshops facilitated by Deb Archbold from Debra Wilson Consulting commenced on 14th April, the two remaining workshops in this series will be held 28th April and 12th May. If you’re seeking to promote your business and gain a competitive edge, contact the Chamber for further details.

(These services provided by Dalby Chamber of Commerce & Industry are funded by the Australian Government).

Our next Business After Hours function is planned for Wednesday, 7th of May at the offices of Agrifoods Australia.

Peter Brown

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Pet of the Month

Winner“Oakie” submitted by Margot Bosworth

“Precious” & Callum, submitted by Tanya Maunder “Ruby” submitted by Judy Serong

“Maxie” submitted by Michelle Foster “Violet” submitted by Trish Morrin

“Mittens” submitted by Tanya Bruggemann

“Sebby” submitted by Klerease Smith

“Annie” submitted by Sam Ellem “Tiny” submitted by Bev Lawrence

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Jazz on the MountainSunday 1st June, 1pm,

Bunya MountainsTo win two tickets to Jazz on the Mountain at the beautiful Bunya Mountains, simply ‘like’ Western Downs Magazines on Facebook. If you already ‘like’ us, find the Jazz on the Mountain Facebook post, and ‘like’ the post for your chance to win the tickets.

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The Magic HourTuesday 3rd June 2014, 7.30pmThought you knew Grimm’s fairy tales? Think again.

Little Red Riding Hood meets Trainspotting in this wicked retelling of classic bedtime stories.

Helpmann Award winner Ursula Yovich (Australia, Jindabyne, Redfern Now, The Secret River) plays a cast of sideline female characters from traditional fairy tales such as, Cinderella’s ugly stepsister, Red Riding Hood’s Grandmother and Rapunzel’s captor, who’ve been dropped into the gutters and alleyways of bleak Australian life.

From one of Australia’s most original contemporary playwrights, Vanessa Bates, The Magic Hour is a gutsy one-woman comedy told with dark humour and soulful song.

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To win a double pass to The Magic Hour at the Empire Theatre in Toowoomba, simply ‘like’ us on Facebook. If you already ‘like’ us, keep an eye out for The Magic Hour Facebook post, and ‘like’ and ‘share’ the post for your chance to win the tickets.

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Congratulations to the winner of the double pass for the Melbourne Comedy Roadshow, Chloe Horan of Dalby

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DSS Students Attend GRIP ConferenceEarly this term, our school captains and vice school captains (year 6 & 7) attended the GRIP conference in Toowoomba. The GRIP Student Leadership Conference concentrated on training student to become better school leaders. GRIP Leadership (formerly known as Impact Leadership) is an independent organisation that develop leadership groups within schools. A large number of students (over 500 participants) from the Darling Downs, South West Region attended the conference at the Highfields Cultural Centre. The conference enabled both state and independent schools to come together and develop the capacity of student leaders.

The conference promoted their Core values – Generosity, responsibility, Integrity and people – which was well received by students, staff and parents that attended the event. Students enjoyed a number of sessions that was relevant

to their leadership roles and responsibility either at school, home or within the community.

During the conference, challenges were identified and students were given practical tools to help implement solutions to the problems that school leaders may encounter. This process involves generating new ideas, effective goal setting and

implementing a simple planning method.

The conference was an excellent forum with many helpful ideas to help support and encourage student leadership.

Mona AnauPrincipal, Dalby State School

School Captains and Vice Captains at the GRIP Leadership Conference.

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Easter FUNDRAISER at Our Lady of the Southern Cross CollegeOur Lady of the Southern Cross College’s Mini Vinnies recently took on the challenge to raise funds for Dalby’s St Vincent de Paul chapter, to help in its vision to offer a hand up to people in need.

The Mini Vinnies arranged each of the College’s families to donate Easter eggs to the cause. These eggs were then wrapped up into 90 prize packs which were raffled, eventually raising an impressive $900.00. Prizes were presented at a College Easter liturgy on Wednesday, 2nd April.

Mini Vinnies is a group of young people to help those in need within their school and local community. It introduces children to social justice issues, to the St Vincent de Paul Society and to living faith through action. For more information, please visit www.vinnies.org.au.

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Toowoomba Anglican College and PrepaRAtory SchoolToowoomba Anglican College and Preparatory School continues to pride itself on providing a home away from home for students from rural and regional parts of Australia. Striking the perfect balance between country and city, the campus is set on five beautiful hectares overlooking the Lockyer Valley. Toowoomba Anglican College and Preparatory School offers your son or daughter the familiarity of home with all the benefits of a first class boarding education. Our boarding community is smaller than most schools providing an intimate, friendly and nurturing environment, but at the same time students are given the freedom to broaden their horizons by engaging in any number of wider curricular activities we have to offer.

It is through this participation in a wide variety

of academic, athletic, artistic, and extracurricular activities that Toowoomba Anglican College and Preparatory School students gain a better understanding of their interests and talents, and become actively-engaged, community-minded citizens who take initiative and assume leadership roles. We promote moral growth and personal academic excellence in a setting that fosters a respect for learning and each other. We encourage independence and self-reliance in all of our students and provide the ideal preparation for the challenges and responsibilities of secondary school and tertiary education. Toowoomba Anglican College and Preparatory School is committed to helping each student reach his or her full potential in preparation for a productive and fulfilling life.

Toowoomba Anglican College and Preparatory School has been providing an outstanding educational program and nurturing boarding environment for over 100 years and we are now accepting enrolments for Kindergarten to Year 9 in 2014 and look forward to extending these offerings to include Year 12 by 2018. We invite you to register for our upcoming ‘Share a Day in the Life of a Student’ day, being held on Tuesday, 27 May or our Campus Tour Day, Saturday, 31 May, by contacting our enrolments officer, Mrs Karen Morris on 4639 8105 or [email protected].

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Mon 12

8.30am – 11am 200 metres past the Crowders Creek Turn-off on left

Moonie

12pm – 1pm Cnr Moonie Highway and Green and WhitesRoad - Blue Metal Pit

Moonie

2pm – 3pm Cnr Moonie Highway and Apelts Road Moonie

Tue 13

8.30am – 10am Columboola Creek near bridge on Warrego Highway

Chinchilla

8.30am – 10am Columboola Creek near bridge on Warrego Highway

Miles

8.30am – 11am Mitchell Lane Reserve, Gravel Pit, Meandarra Meandarra12pm – 1.30pm Nudley School Road and Burra Burri Road

JunctionChinchilla

1.30pm – 2.30pm Western Downs Council Depot - LeichhardtHighway

Miles

2pm – 3pm Tara Council Depot Tara

Wed 14

8am – 10am Weranga Reserve Tara8.30am – 9.30am Junction of Beelbee Road and Condamine

HighwayChinchilla

9am – 10am Moraby Creek-Old Roma Road Miles10.30am – 12pm 14 Mile Creek on the Condamine Highway Chinchilla1pm – 2.30pm Dulacca Airstrip Miles1.30pm – 3pm Meantara Reserve, Western Road, Tara Tara

Thu 15

7am – 8.30am Roach Creek Bore Wandoan8am – 10.30am Wonga Woodlawn Reserve Bell/Bunya

Mountains8.30am – 10.30am Old Darr Creek Hall site, Chinchilla - Wondai

Road 3.8km South of Darr Creek Oasis Service Station

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8.30am – 11am Glenmorgan Water Facility, Glenmorgan Glenmorgan10am – 12pm Roma - Taroom Road and Clifford Road

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North2pm – 3pm Wandoan Saleyards Wandoan2pm – 4pm Westmar Council Depot, Westmar Westmar

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8.30am – 10am Gravel Pit 800 metres up Wombaland Road off Auburn Road *

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Livestock BiosecurityBiosecurity is becoming a significant issue for primary producers in the Western Downs and our nation at large. Karen Huskisson of Wattle Downs Merino and Poll Merino Stud at The Gums is a Director on the Agforce Sheep and Wool Board. In this role Karen has been trained as a Biosecurity Industry Liaison Officer in not only sheep and wool but all biosecurity issues that have the potential to affect primary producers. Karen has developed a broad knowledge of issues through her roles as the President of the Queensland Merino Stud Sheepbreeders Association, a member of the National Wild Dog Action Plan Committee, a delegate on the Australian Association of Stud Merino Breeders, a committee executive of Leading Sheep, a coordination of the Moonie Weed and Pest Group, a member of Southern Inland Queensland Regional Committee of Agforce and also the Transport Committee. These roles have given Karen a comprehensive knowledge in the issues that arise under the banner of Biosecurity and assist her in understanding all industries of primary producers.

Karen recommends that all properties should have a Biosecurity Property Plan to assist them with their personal management of any risks or hazards that have the potential to harm their livestock or business. Biosecurity hazards do not only appear as animal diseases; they can come in all shapes and forms including:

• Weeds: Vehicle access to properties can pose a threat of transferring weeds, this hazard has become more common especially with the current active oil and gas exploration where a high risk of Biosecurity issues arise with vehicles entering and exiting properties. Some properties and paddocks have been rendered unusable due to the spread of African lovegrass and other inedible grasses and weeds.

• Feral Animals: These animals can transfer catastrophic diseases to our livestock, for example: wild dogs spread diseases such as parvo, distemper and neosporum caninum which specifically causes early abortion in cattle; feral pigs can spread leptospirosis as well as acting as a carrier for various worms and other minor diseases.

• Fodder: Importing and exporting contaminated feed from properties and factories also poses a risk of transporting poisonous and inedible plants like Patterson’s curse, parthenium weed, mother of millions and stremoneum

• Straying Stock: Stock that are inadequately contained on their property of origin pose one of the greatest risks and can spread disease at a phenomenal rate while having a detrimental impact on viability of livestock production. Not only does straying stock spread lice and other contaminants; sheep pose a huge risk of contracting and spreading brucellosis which is a sexually transmitted disease causing infertility. This disease is in extreme stages in some areas of Queensland amongst the sheep industry due to the lack of containment of stock. In addition to this graziers are getting unwanted offspring affecting their breeding program and genetic gains. To prevent this you should buy your rams from a Brucellosis Accredited enterprise. Medulated fibre in merino flocks also causes a large discount to the producers’ wool as the fibre is from an exotic animal breed which must be declared on selling wool. Any exotic breed owner can be held responsible for lack of stock containment and loss of income to the merino owner.

• Transporting Stock: The importation

of stock from interstate can aid in the contraction ovinejohnes/bovinejohnes disease. It is a national regulation that all stock transported interstate must travel with a National Health Statement and sheep should travel with a Sheep Health Statement supplied by the owner or seller to the buyer. It is recommended that all purchases of livestock should check the stock entry requirements for their specific state and their role as a purchaser.

With these extras hazards posing risk to your livestock it is essential to incorporate a Biosecurity Property Plan in your management procedures to ensure the farm’s optimum viability status. Your local Biosecurity Industry Liaison Officer can assist you with accessing information on contamination, disease and creating a Biosecurity Property Plan.

Karen says there are specific chains of action that must be taken should you find health status issues within your livestock. Firstly, you would need to contact your regular vet. If the vet is unable to explain the illness or if the issue is that of a biosecurity nature your vet must contact the Principal Veterinary Officer who will then inform the Chief Veterinary Officer of Queensland. From here you can be put in contact with your local Biosecurity Industry Liaison Officer who can assist with facilitation of communication and explanation between the authorities and you as the farmer on a confidential basis.

Should you need more information you can access the Livestock Biosecurity Network online at www.lbn.org.au or contact Biosecurity Queensland in the Department of Forestry and Fisheries in Toowoomba.

Chantahl Stedman

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Keep calm & talk to your accountantAs the weather turns cooler and the leaves change colour, the excitement is building at the BMO Business Centre in Dalby. It’s tax time again!

Not everyone enjoys tax time as much as the accountants at BMO, so Partner Adrian Rasmussen has put together these top three tips to help you survive the final quarter of 2013-14 and avoid any nasty surprises after 30 June.

See your accountant. It might sound obvious, but it still surprises us that some business owners don’t see their accountant before the end of June. You should be seeing your accountant in May to review your predicted tax position. When 1 July hits, it is too late. Over the years we have saved clients thousands and thousands of dollars with legitimate strategies to minimise tax liability.

Get Super advice. With the pension age set to rise to 67 in 2023 (and talk of it going up to 70), there’s no guarantee that we’ll have pension payments in the future, and life expectancy continuing to rise, we need to be investing for our futures. Superannuation has had a bad rap over the years, but remember it’s not Superannuation itself that is bad, it’s the failed investments that have been made inside Superannuation that have caused the trouble. Superannuation is a really effective structure and you can use for high or low risk investments. That said, tax time is the perfect time to talk to your financial planner and accountant about your super as it can be an essential part of your tax planning.

Get organised. If you haven’t kept all your records up to date during the year, now is the time to get your bookkeeping program (like QuickBooks) ship-shape. If you find entering data too time consuming and mistyped figures drive you crazy, talk to your accountant about streamlining with BankLink. This system securely takes the

information straight from your bank statement, so there’s no need to enter all the data. You can also set up the program to memorise transactions so regular payments are coded automatically for you.

While tax time can be stressful, communicating with your accountant regularly is an important way to keep calm and enjoy closing of another

financial year.

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Adrian Rasmussen is a partner at BMO Accountants. BMO is a multifaceted business advisory firm delivering solutions for accounting and taxation, business growth, wealth creation, loans and leasing. Information in this article is general in nature and readers are advised to seek advice specific to their circumstances.

Adrian Rasmussen presenting at one of BMO’s Farmer Wants a Life seminars earlier this year.

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Health & Beauty

Spotlight On Castor OilLast month I discussed dangers of synthetic preservatives in our food and personal care products and the links they have with illnesses and diseases. I also talked about the benefits of using certified organic products and how small changes can really prolong your life and benefit your health. If you missed this column, then you can find a copy of it on the Western Downs Magazine website in the April edition of the Dalby & District Magazine.

This month, we put the spotlight on castor oil, one of the best kept secrets in the world of natural cosmetics and beauty products. A key ingredient a number of the personal care products, castor oil is a deep skin healer and contains strong therapeutic qualities. Sometimes used to assist in pregnancy, castor oil has a bit of a sour reputation as a result of its taste and mouth feel, which is said to be like drinking a thick oil, or even vaseline.

Thankfully, there are other options if you don’t want to swallow it! But you will have to put it on your skin. Castor oil is one of the key ingredients in some lip glosses because of its fantastic healing and rejuvenating properties.

Here are five very good reasons why it pays to apply it to your skin:

1. Because it has a low molecular weight, castor oil is easily absorbed into the skin, helping to nourish and moisturise. It is particularly effective when it comes to the prevention and treatment of wrinkles.

2. Castor oil has been used for thousands of years as a face cream to help reduce dark under-eye circles.

3. It is rich in ricinoleic acid, a powerful antimicrobial agent which can help fight skin infections, as well as aid in the healing of minor cuts and scratches.

4. Ricinoleic acid also possesses pain relieving properties. This makes castor oil ideal for the treatment of arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions, as it can help lubricate

joints, reduce pain and increase circulation.

Because it is easily absorbed, castor oil has the ability to reach the deeper organs of the body. For this reason, it has long been used by ayurvedic practitioners to help break down blockages leading to water retention and weight gain.

By Chantahl Stedman

Health & Beauty

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Colds & FluCommon colds are respiratory tract infections caused by viruses. Medicines can relieve symptoms, but cannot cure the common cold. A vaccine and some antiviral medicines can protect against influenza. Antibiotics are not effective against these viral infections.

Cold symptoms include:

• Dry or sore throat which may develop a day or so before other symptoms.

• Runny nose which is clear and watery at first, then thicker.• Blocked nose (nasal congestion)• Headache• Sneezing and cough

Flu symptoms are similar to cold symptoms, but are usually more severe. Flu also causes fever and sore aching muscles and joints.

People can develop more serious infections while they are ill with a cold or flu. This include a middle ear infection, sinusitis, bronchitis or pneumonia.

Some self care tips for you while you are feeling unwell:• Get plenty of rest• Drink at least eight glasses of water each day• Eat a balanced, healthy diet• Cover a cough or a sneeze with a tissue• Wash hands regularly• Do not smoke as this makes symptoms worse

For all your cold and flu requirements please call in and ask for help from one of the friendly staff at The Dalby & District Friendly Society Dispensary Ltd.

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Doctor encourages people to vaccinate against influenzaWith early indications predicting a dire influenza season, Darling Downs Public Health Unit director Doctor Penny Hutchinson is urging all people to receive this year’s influenza vaccination.

Dr Hutchinson said predications were based on flu activity in the Northern Hemisphere during the past winter, and the number of flu cases seen this year in Queensland.

“People aged between 20 and 64 years have been identified as the group most likely to succumb to the flu this year,” Dr Hutchinson said.

“People mistakenly think that if they are healthy, then they can’t get very sick from the flu.

“But the flu is a highly contagious and potentially serious disease that can spread through coughing and sneezing.

“Already this year in Queensland we have seen

hospitalisations from the flu.”

The federal government provides free vaccinations to the following groups of people.

Indigenous people aged over 15 years, pregnant women, people aged over 65 years and people aged over six months who have a chronic medical condition.

“This year, free vaccinations will also be provided to people who have Downs Syndrome, who are obese (a body mass index greater than 30) and people who drink heavily,” Dr Hutchinson said.

“However, we encourage all people to receive the flu vaccination, not just those deemed ‘at risk’.

“By receiving the flu vaccination, you not only protect yourself against illness, you protect those around you.”

The Darling Downs Public Health Unit also

launched its Tackle Flu Before It Gets You campaign, aimed at vaccinating Indigenous people aged over 15 years, on March 25.

The campaign will visit 10 locations across the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service and the South West in March and April.

Darling Downs Hospital and Health Services

Dr Penny Hutchinson

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Health & Beauty Health & Beauty

My Midwives Rural Outreach Darling DownsMy Midwives is a Midwifery Group Practice based in Toowoomba. We opened in December of 2010 as the first practice of its kind in Australia. We provide antenatal care and postnatal care in the community and labour and birth care at Toowoomba Hospital where we have admitting rights. All our midwives are able to order pathology and diagnostics and many are able to prescribe. We provide two main

services – continuity of midwifery care where a woman sees the same midwife throughout the continuum from early pregnancy to six weeks after birth with the midwife on call for labour and birth care and a bulk billed services where a team of midwives provides the care.

The My Midwives Rural Outreach – Darling Downs project has been funded by Medicare Local. The

program will provide antenatal and postnatal care in three areas – Millmerran, Inglewood and Chinchilla in conjunction with medical care of the woman’s choice if required or desired

For more information or an appointment please contact [email protected] or phone 07 46 422 977.

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Can I have my cataracts treated with a laser?

The use of Femtosecond laser or “bladeless” cataract surgery was first performed in Hungary in 2008 and more recently in Australia in 2011. There are currently very few ophthalmology practices who utilize this technology in Queensland.

The laser does not replace the need for surgical procedure to remove the opacified lens in the eye and replace it with a clear artificial lens. However,

it does provide for more predictable surgical incisions and reduces the amount of time for the hands-on component of the procedure.

While there are plenty of additional implied benefits of this new technology, more research is required to confirm these benefits compared to conventional cataract surgery. At this stage, the evidence suggests that the use of laser in cataract

surgery appears at least as safe as conventional procedures.

If I had a cataract, I would certainly be investigating this option.

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URGENT SALE - UTEReasonable Offers Considered

Holden Commodore VYII 2004 Ute Excellent Condition 133400km.

Twin Exhaust. 5 speed manual. Black Interior. Upgraded Stereo. Near new

Tyres. Body Kit. Goes Great. Reduced to $10,000 ONO. Ph: 4668 5110

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FOR SALE - TRAIL BIKEKawasaki KZ 250F Trail Bike 2012

model. New plastics and graphics. Spare set of plastics. Goes great, excellent condition $5500 ONO.

Ph: 4668 5110.....................................

FOR SALE – CARAVAN17’6 dual axle, pop-top. 12 volt system.

All new brakes. Roll out awning. Double bed. 3 seater couch. L shaped

dining converts to bed. $11000 Ph 0427636256

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FOR SALEDESK: 1500 x 700 c/w 3 drawers &

swivel high-back chair. $95. Ph. 0429 621398 Dalby

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BIKE WIND TRAINER: Fork Mount, adjustable height & length.

$125. Ph. Sladey. 0429 621398 Dalby.....................................

FOR SALEMinnkota Electric Motor $240. Contact Col Gott on 4627 1498 or 0429 949 522

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FOR SALEAluminium Boat, Stacer Sea-Sprite. 3.1,

only used twice. As new. $1290. Contact Col Gott on 4627 1498 or 0429 949 522

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FOR SALEWindow casements in excellent

condition. 26 in total. Offers considered. Contact Col Gott on 4627

1498 or 0429 949 522.....................................

FOR SALEBodyworx Treadmill, hardly used.

Inclines, heart rate monitor. As new condition. 2 years old. $500. Ph:

46657186 at night.....................................

FOR SALEQuality grey females - resonable prices; very good condition; docile natures. 8

mths to 29 mths. Full details Ph 4668 6870.....................................

FOR SALE2 buff Pekin bantam roosters. Good

quality, 4 mths. $10 ea. Ph 0409 272 880.....................................

FOR SALEBosch HydroPower Hot Water System. No need for power point. POA. Phone

0429466226. .....................................

FOR SALE Mature Pony Tail Palms. Ideal for new

or established gardens. $50 each. Phone 0429466226.

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For more information phone 4663 4744.....................................

STALL HOLDERS INVITATIONThe Jandowae Timbertown Festival is

seeking stall holders for the upcoming 2014 Festival (6th-9th June 2014).

Please visit www.jandowaetimbertown.org.au to download an application

form. Festival attendance is estimated to be over 10000 people.

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WANTED - AGISTMENTFor up to 10 head; quiet stud cattle. Ph

4668 6870.

49 WILLIAM ST, JANDOWAEJust Walk In - Totally Renovated

Colonial cottage on large 1454m2

allotment/2 bedroom with room for more. Tastefully renovated.

French doors leading into the open plan lounge/dining/kitchen area. New bathroom and kitchen. Both

bedrooms have double built in cupboards. Verandah on three sides overlooking the gardens. The paved

rear entertainment area has the luxury of a spa to indulge in. Large yard/

street appeal with attractive picket fencing and old fashioned shutters and

criss-cross railings on the verandah. A double carport sits to the side on a gravel driveway for easy access.

$199,000 ono. Keen to sell. Phone owner for inspection on 07 46981676

FOR SALE - JANDOWAE HOUSEApproximately 12 years old, 4

bedrooms, good scooter ramp to verandah - 2 bay lockable car shed with workshop, laundry and toilet attached.

Price - $227,000.00. Ph: 4668 5781.......................................

BUSINESS + HOUSE FOR URGENT SALEMeandarra Licensed Post Office, lock stock & barrel with huge 4 bedroom

house + 2 Door Garage for URGENT SALE ($negotiable$). For more information

please ring Chris in confidence at Ph: 4665 6130 or 0467 489 075 or

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FOR SALEHouse with Income on 5 acres. 3

Bedroom, 2 toilets, air-con in main bedroom and living area. 9’ ceilings,

hardiplank exterior and shed. 2 government school bus run contracts and

2 buses. $320,000. Ph: Jerry 4663 0050.......................................

FOR SALE - HOUSE4 Bedroom House in Jandowae.

Renovated bathroom, kitchen with granite bench tops, huge living areas.

House sale includes all furniture (everything from the TV to beds etc.)

Double carport. Lockable shed 6 x 4m, covered patio area, landscaped

gardens. Great buy for a family or an investment property. 64 George St, Jandowae. $200 000. Ph: 4632 4093

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Community

Amateur Picnic Race Club (Dalby) 0418 784 528

Apex Club Dalby John Webster 0428 882 311

Dalby Beautification Association Rob Parsons 4662 4369

Lifeline Darling Downs & South West Qld Financial Counselling Services

Julie Lane 1300 991 443

Lions Club - Dalby Bruce Chalmers 0429 696 029

Myall Youth & Community Network Centre Inc.

Lyn Clancy 4662 0152

Pioneer Park Museum Dan Fox 46624760

Rotary Club - Dalby Jim Charlton 0427 624 922

The Salvation Army Western Downs Financial Counselling Service

Ros Turner 4669 6393

The Salvation Army Personal Counselling Service

Paul Grima 4669 6393

The Salvation Army South Qld Flying Service

Captain Mark Burlow 4669 6393

The Salvation Army Rural Ministries Centre

4669 6393

Dalby SES 0427 742 842

Dalby Show Society Frank Chiverton 0420 921 408

Women’s Networking Group Melinda Hay 4669 6729

Zonta Club Dalby Beth Wood 4662 40630419 645 671

Health

Cancer Council Meg DoyleWal Barton

4662 36374662 1146

Meals on Wheels Mavis Edgar 4662 5230

National Seniors Dalby Bob Holden 4662 3868

Hobby Clubs / Associations

Australian Stock Horse Society (Darling Downs Branch)

4662 1694

Bunya Mts & District AmCom Inc. Neil Holmes Richard Lammas

0488 687 6490429 726 833

Cake Decorators’ Association(Dalby & District)

Janelle Katrina

4662 40164662 2816

Dalby Country Music Club Brian Weier 0418 622 551

Dalby Community Choir Cr Carolyn Tillman 0401662352

Dalby Creative Arts Inc. Meg Stevensons 4662 2582

Dalby Eisteddfod Association Rilla Witt 4662 5215

Dalby Reconciliation Choir Melinda Wells 4662 6674

Darling Downs Hobby Club 4668 5688

DISCO - Downs Industry Schools Co-op

Le-Anne Callaghan 46622147

Family History Society Jean Town 46626454

Girl Guides - Dalby Kathy Crump 4662 4455

Players Little Theatre - Dalby Adele Jasper 4669 6457 0402 231 780

Probus Club - Dalby President: Betty Vaughan

4662 2296

QCWA (Queensland Country Women’s Ass.)

Springvale (based in Dalby) Kupunn

Macalister

Glenys Kirstenfeldt Dorothy Culbert

Val Schelberg

4669 82904662 36474663 5157

Quilting & Appliqué Club Lorna 4662 3433

Regional Arts Council Dalby 0447 470 141

Restored Vehicle Association Peter Evans 4662 4889

Scout Group - Dalby Benita Neilson 4662 3304

Scrabble Club - Dalby Kathleen Maher 4662 0717

Songwriters Network Queensland

Melinda Wells 4662 6674 or 0408 938 030

Toastmasters’ Club Dalby Russell Duncan 0429 932 175

Dalby Junior Sports Clubs

Dalby Junior Cricket Association Paul Buckley 4662 2540

Wheatmen Rugby Union Club 4663 9763

Dalby Sporting Clubs

Bowls Club Inc. Ladies’ Bowling Club

4662 2243 4662 2243

Bridge Club 4662 3327

Cheerleading/Drama/Singing Colleen Walker 4669 6478

Croquet Club Inc. 4662 2746

Dalby & District Pony & Hack Club

NIck Holman 0433 728 289

Dalby Model Aero Club Barry Harth 0427 598 293

Dalby Senior Cricket Association Lorraine Monaghan 4662 3768

Dalby Swans Australian Rules League

Noel Rockliff 4663 3570

Dalby Vikings Futsal Nerolie 0418 935 186

Darts Association 0427 188 830

Devils Junior Rugby League 4662 4751

Diehards Rugby League Kylie Milne 0457597275

Diggers Bowling Club 4662 4149

Eight Ball Association 4662 3320

Football Dalby (Soccer) Tim Phillips 46621630

Golf Club Clubhouse Leanne Toms 4662 2259

Golf Club Pro Shop Heath Garvey 4662 4622

Gun Club Inc. 4662 4183

Indoor Bowling Ass. 4662 2220

Jockey Club (Dalby & Northern Downs)

4662 2340

Kart Club Inc. 4669 8123

Motorcycle Sporting Club 0407 458 703

Netball Association 4669 7217

North Ladies’ Bowls Club Inc. 4662 2859

PCYC 4662 4677

Rugby Union Club 0427 762 615

Tennis Inc. Peter Green 4662 3160

Dalby Touch Association Inc. Gayle Nobbs 0408 062 217

Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (Dalby Branch) Inc.

Jan Linsley 4662 46660419 404 303

Regional Sporting Clubs

Bell Pony Club Fran Crawford 4663 4043

Community Contacts

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Advertising & Dates

Accommodation Bunya Mountains Accomodation Centre - Bunya Ave, Bunya Mountains. Ph. 4668 3126. [email protected]

Hayden House - Long and Short Term Serviced Apartments in Dalby. – Ph. Kristine 0419 700 757 or visit www.haydenhouse.com.au or email [email protected]

Accounting Firm BMO Ph: 4662 3722, Email: [email protected]

Air Conditioning 043 Split Installations. Service, supply and install air conditioners E: [email protected] Ph: 0437 754 844

Balloons/Costumes/Party Decor

Time2Party - 16 Eileen Street, Dalby. Ph: 4662 3825 Mob: 0407 623 790

Beauty Clinic Cosmetic Elegance Clinic - Suite 102, Level 1, Medici Medical Centre, 15 Scott St, Toowoomba Ph: 4638 2700

Builder Hughes and Sons Builders. Call Darren Hughes 0427 631 003. Fax: 4663 9770. Quality Service and Friendly Advice.

Butcher Southside Quality Meats, 106 Cunningham St, Dalby Ph: 4662 2950 www.southsidequalitymeats.com.au

Building Design Martin Building Design 42 North St, Dalby Ph: 4662 1403

Building & Joinery Golden West Joinery, 3 Dan St, Dalby. Ph: 4662 1699. Fx: 4662 1722. Mob: 0427 921 139

Business Cards & Printing

Western Downs Magazines - www.westerndownsmagazines.com Ph: 4668 5953

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning & Commercial Cleaning

Town & Country Cleaning Service, Dalby: Ph 4662 3405

Chiropractor Hooke Chiropractic - 70 Nicholson St, Dalby Ph: 4662 3898

Cleaning JTW Cleaning Service - builders move out clean, window cleaning, one off cleans, office cleans, bond cleans. Ph: 0429 624 797 4662 4797

Computer Sales and Repairs

Brodah Computer Systems - Ph: 0417 143 459. Reliable and local service since 1997.

Containers Dalby Containers - Sales and Hire Shipping Containers Ph: 4663 5544 Mob: 0429 063 151

Gosden’s Machinery – Shipping Containers and used farm machinery – 24999 Warrego Hwy, Chinchilla 46652289 or 0427584397.

Council Western Downs Regional Council - www.wdrc.qld.gov.au Ph: 1300 COUNCIL (1300 268 624) Fax: 1300 FAXWDRC (1300 329 937)

Dog Grooming Best Friends Bath House. “Pamper your pooch!” Phone Leah on 0499 023 518 or email [email protected] www.bestfriendsbathhouse.com

DVD Conversion from VHS etc.

“Save your memories before it’s too late!” George Sturgess -Mob: 0428 157 566

Earthworks Pentacon Civil Infrastructure and Bulk Earthworks. 33 Heeney St, Chinchilla. www.pentacon.com.au

Education Centre Kumon Toowoomba West Education Centre. Ph: 4638 8639 or 0418 731 005. http://au.kumonglobal.com

Electrician Stewarts Electrical and Television. Stewarts Electrical offer domestic, commercial and industrial electrical installations and service. Contact one of our friendly staff on: 07 4662 3969 or drop in and see us at 31 Nicholson Street, Dalby

Funeral Arrangements Burstow’s Funerals - 9 Rochedale St, Dalby Ph: 4679 8200

Furniture Dalby Dealers Furniture, 8 Eileen St, Dalby. P: 4662 2828 F: 4662 5758

Garden and Landscape Supplies

Dalby Landscape & Home Garden Supplies 15 Hospital Rd, Dalby. Ph: 4662 3910

Gasfitter Stimson Plumbing - 20 Loudoun Rd, Dalby www.stimsonplumbing.com.au Ph: 4662 2383 Fax: 4669 8448

Hairdresser Katrina’s. Shop 24, Dalby Shoppingworld. Ph: 4662 5336

Information Dalby Visitor Information Centre, Thomas Jack Park Ph: 4679 4461

Interior Decorator Holly Pippet Glamour Interiors. Ph: 07) 4669 8469 Mob: 0401 235 907. Web: www.hollypippet.com.auEmail: [email protected]

Kids Club Dalby South State School, Owen St, Dalby. Ph: 4669 8416 or 0400 954 772. www.kidsclubdalby.com.au

Machinery Hire CMS Hire. Importer and Distributor for Fareson Telehandlers. Ph. 46272660. www.machinerysolutions.com.au

Marriage Celebrant, Renewal of Vows, Commitment & Namings

Margaret Mott Ph: 46621313. Email: [email protected]. Available Dalby & District.

Massage Therapist Aloha Massage - Hawaiian Massage - Ka Huna - Lomi Lomi Robyn Clark: Ph: 0439 506 239

Remedial, Pregnancy, Bowen NST therapy. Health funds. Judith Edwards, 51 Nicholson St, Dalby. Ph 4662 4954.

Meal Delivery Meals on Wheels Dalby, Ph. 4662 5230. If you are over 65 or unable to prepare your own meals. Delivered Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Mobile Diesel Mechanic

Attitude Contracting. Mobile Diesel Mechanic. 119 Bunya St Dalby. Ph: 0429 622 747

Music Centre O’Shea’s Music Centre, 23 Hospital Rd, Dalby Ph: 4662 3100

Naturopath, Kinesiologist, Bowen

Desley Gray - Dalby Natural Therapies Cnr. North & Pratten Sts, Dalby. Ph: 46623702

Optometrist Eyecare Eyewear - Dalby Shoppingworld - 4669 7072

John Davies Optometrist - 46a Archibald Street, Dalby Phone 4662 3725

Party Supplies Time 2 Party, 16 Eileen St Dalby. Ph: 4669 8998 Fax: 4662 3825 E: [email protected]

Pet Shop Dalby Pet Centre Shop 1, 15 New Street Dalby. Ph/Fax: 4669 6555 Email: [email protected]

Pharmacy Friendly Society Dispensary - 52 Cunningham St, Dalby Ph: 4662 5333

Photographer Justin Ma Weddings, Professional Photographer specialising in weddings, engagements and couples photography. Ph: 0402 724 478 or email [email protected]

Plumber Stimson Plumbing - 20 Loudoun Rd, Dalby www.stimsonplumbing.com.au Ph: 4662 2383 Fax: 4669 8448

Skin Cancer Clinic Cosmetic Elegance Clinic - Suite 102, 1st Floor Medici Medical Centre, TMBA. Ph: 4638 2700

Timber Blinco Bros Timbers - Dalby and Chinchilla - Dalby Ph: 4669 6766 - Chinchilla Ph: 4668 9989

Website Creation Kabosh Creative - www.kaboshcreative.com.au Ph: 4665 5207 Mob: 0418 528 432

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The Dalby Harvest is distributed to every house, business and PO Box in Dalby and also to some surrounding areas, and has a total distribution of 6,000 per month.

Western Downs Magazines post 16,000 magazines around the Western Downs every month!

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Dalby Harvest Advertising Pricelist

Edition Deadline Release DateJune 19th May 2nd June

July 23rd June 7th July

August 21st July 4th August

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Shelly BarclayAdvertising Manager

As well as working as our Advertising Manager, Shelly Barclay is also an ‘Earth Angel’ for ‘Angel Flight’ along with donating her time to the ‘Pyjama Angel Foundation’. Shelly is also a very proud Mum of three girls and doting Grandmother to her three grandchildren.

Julie WhelanPhotographer

Julie moved to the area this year with her family from the Gold Coast. She has been a photographer for 14 years, shooting over 500 weddings. She was also a water skier at Sea World for over 15 years. Together with water skiing, photography and journalism are her passions.

Our Team

Lynelle Urquhart Photographer & Writer

Lynelle and family live and work on a cattle breeding and cropping farm at Moonie. She also teaches part time at a couple of local primary schools. Lynelle is state webmaster for ICPA (an educational lobby group) and is the publicity person for many local groups including the Moonie Sports Club and Moonie ICPA.

Ann Alcock Photographer

Ann is a freelance photojournalist who is also involved in several social documentary photography projects. She has a keen interest in rural communities and has recently written the history of racing in Taroom.

Kate Haig Graphic Designer

Growing up in Brisbane, Kate moved to Jandowae in 1999 and is the newest member of the Western Downs Magazine Team. She has been involved with many community groups in Jandowae, and enjoys small country town life. Kate brings with her an interest in photography.

Dalby Harvest - May 2014

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