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• Vol: 4; No. 21
Friday, October 10, 2014
TJM Lockyer 300 ready to rumble...
MULGOWIE and Thornton will once again be a hive of activity as the
fifth and final round of the 2014 Australian Off Road Championship
wraps up over two action packed days on Saturday and Sunday, October
18 and 19.
It is any thrill seekers delight to see these machines in action and even
more so for the drivers and their navigators who could see the year out by
Owner/driver Tait Svenson and navigator Leah Hoppe compete in last
year’s event.
(Image by Australian Motorsport Photography
www.ausmotophoto.com.au)
coming home with the top off road honours if they survive the gruelling
course that is The TJM Lockyer 300 right here in the Lockyer Valley.
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Plenty of Mack muscle on parade
Above Mr Bock’s ex fire truck and left the fire truck from New Zealand
parked beside two others. Photos: Sean Kirby
DESPITE there being plenty of Mack muscle on parade, the record wasn’t
broken from the previous muster several years back. However there was
a lot of variety and crowd pleasers. The Dean Brothers had their fleet of
(Photo Ann Kirby)
bi-centennial
trucks on show. What a sight for spectators!
Chris Dean took out Mack Truck of the Show, Best Graphics on a Mack,
Best Conventional Mack and Best Fleet Mack honours.
It was the year for fire engines. One was even brought across the ditch
(above)and still had all the gear on it. The crowd got to see a demonstration
on how they used to put fires out in around 28 seconds.
Pictured above is John Bock (and his passenger, Laurie Heddington) who
drove in from Theodore for the day.
His 1965 B95 Mack was originally a fire truck in New York. Still
lefthand drive, Ian Lee imported the truck from the United States. After
its decommission a local judge had bought it and kept it shedded until it
left the States to come to Australia.
When Mr Bock purchased it he drove it from Victoria to Theodore. A bit
of a collector and restorer of older vehicles thisSee
one didn’t
storyneed restoring,
it was in pristine condition. It had had its motor changed from the original
2
petrol to a diesel 287hp Maxidyne and on its page
trip to Queensland
didn’t
miss a beat.
The Historic Commercial Vehicle Association Queensland Inc was
formed in May 1991 with the aim of promoting and encouraging the
preservation and restoration of all types of commercial vehicles over 30
years old and they hosted the event.
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Off Road Racing returns next weekend
OCTOBER 17, 18 and 19.
WITH Round 4 of the 2014 Australian Off Road Championship – the
Pedders Suspension Coffs Coast 400, now behind everyone the Off
Roading Road Show prepares to head to the Lockyer Valley for the fifth
and final round of the National Championship.
Brisbane Sporting Car Club Ltd., Clerk of Course Mr Barry Neuendorff
said, “Activities on Friday, October 17 at the Laidley Showgrounds
consists of documentation and scrutiny with the Laidley Show Society
doing the catering. There is plenty of caravan powered sites still
available which is very convenient for competitors to have scrutiny and
documentation on site and only a fifteen minute drive to Mulgowie to
start Saturday’s activities.
“The HQ Precinct has undergone a revamp making it more user friendly
and caters for the new podium and presentation area.
“The Prologue Course has also had a change which now bypasses a
new property owner who built a new cambered gravel road completely
fenced, right on top of the course leading into their house.
“Nevertheless, the bypass has now been built and the approximate
prologue distance is around the five kilometre mark.” he added.
“The tweaking of the course has been finalised as well, to make it even
better than last year with heaps of passing lanes. The surface, in a lot of
areas is also covered with a carpet of grass.
“Watching some of the in-car videos of Coffs and seeing how narrow,
enclosed and heavily timbered that course was, you will think Mulgowie
is a Motorway.
“It will be seat-gripping stuff to watch,” he said when commenting on
what spectators can expect.
“I am sure when you see our course you will agree with me that the course
construction boys have done an excellent job,” said Mr Neuendorff.
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(Image by Australian Motorsport Photography
www.ausmotophoto.com.au)
“It’s going to be an absolutely fabulous weekend for all concerned,
competitors and spectators.” he concluded.
Mr Neuendorff urged all competitors to get their entries in, and come to
what he describes as ‘part of God’s Country’ and above all, enjoy racing
their off road machine on what is a true off road course.
He urged all spectators to get prepared, pick their positions and hunker
down for an exciting two days.
“See you all over the weekend 17th to 19th October for the award winning
TJM Lockyer 300 which is an iconic event for the valley.” he concluded.
Don’t forget local groups are catering, there is plenty of really good
vantage points see centrespread for road closure times etc. or go to
www.tjm.com.au/events<http://www.tjm.com.au/events> for more
information.
Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Steve Jones added, “It’s great
to see groups like these continue to visit the Lockyer Valley each year, it
shows how truly versatile our region is!”
MEMBER for Lockyer, Ian Rickuss MP welcomed back students and
teachers and wished them all the best for what was shaping up to be a
busy final term.
Mr Rickuss said the past year had been an excellent one for education
in Queensland, with many of the State Government’s key reforms now
rolled out and delivering improved educational opportunities.
“Following on from the Queensland Plan, our new 30-year Education
Accord will help shape our system for many years to come,” he said.
“We’ve just held our Queensland Education Accord Summit which
brought together teachers, principals and representatives from the state,
Independent and Catholic sectors, along with representatives from the
Principal St Mary’s Catholic School, Laidley Mr Nathan Haley, Member
for Lockyer, Ian Rickuss MP and Principal of Blenheim State School Mr
Russel Sweeper all attended the Queensland Education Accord Summit
held recently. (Photo Contributed)
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Poems from the Heart
Marion with her poetry book (Photo Ann Kirby)
Weekender
MARION L Primrose-Chiddy has just self published a book of her poems, titled Poems
from the Heart: A Legacy of Love. She said some of her poems have been rattling around
the house for 24 years and so she decided that this was the year she would collate them
all in to a book.
She enlisted the help of Jan Evans to create a digital file that could be used for publishing
purposes. Everything had been written in long hand.
The book itself is littered with little anecdotes and poems along with some of Marion’s
photographs of Norfolk Island, a place says Marion, that you go to to do nothing but
relax.
Husband Ron Primrose-Chiddy said, “I would like to give a very special thank you to
Kathy and Warwick McLean and Ann Kirby from McLean Images for their help, care
and advice given to my wife Marion while producing her first book of poems.
“Marion, as you all know, helps me with all my volunteering work, and yet she still
found time to write her first book of poems. I hope she starts her second book soon.
“Jan Evans very kindly turned it into a digital file making the process easier for everyone.
I thank you all.” he concluded.
Marion was clear on one thing, she wanted her cover to include pinks and purples. She
has already posted a couple of books over the United Kingdom, so it is going to be a
widely travelled book of prose and verse.
OUR SPACE
What’s coming up:
Cooking Classes - Start in October – 5 sessions , they are free and
you get to take home the yummy food – contact Sam or Sandra.
Volunteers wanted - Come in for a coffee and meet the team, we will
welcome you and you can get a feel of what the Centre is about – if
you are interested, ask for a Volunteer Application Form at reception
or give us a call on 5465 1889.
It’s is a sad occasion that we say goodbye to our Volunteer and friend
Geoff, who is now heading North with his wife Aunty Therese to new
adventures. We had a morning tea for Geoff to celebrate his years of
service with us. Farewell and Good Luck to the both of you from Our
Community Centre.
Our Community Centre held a Flag Presentation by Ian Rickuss,
State Member for Lockyer Valley, so please watch out for our flag
poles as we endeavour to Fly the Flags on our premise. We have two
flag poles, so we will be flying the Australian National Flag and the
Queensland Flag and of course follow the correct protocol.
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A Message from
Mayor Steve Jones
Cr Steve Jones,
MAYOR,
Lockyer Valley
Regional Council
Laidley MulƟpurpose Sports
Complex on track
Residents won’t have to wait much longer to see the finished version
of the Laidley Multipurpose Sports Complex.
With construction well underway, plans are running to schedule and
the new sporting hub in Laidley should be completed early next year.
Major construction milestones to date include the stripping of topsoil
and laying the foundations for the concrete floor. We have also begun
work on using the timber beams from the old demolished grandstand.
This is a $2.5 million project jointly funded by the Australian
Government and Lockyer Valley Regional Council.
Youth Council visit Canberra
It was great to see members of the Lockyer Valley Regional Youth
Council in Canberra recently.
At the invitation of the Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz,
we sent down a number of our youth to get an understanding of what
our politicians experience in the nation’s capital.
I would like to thank Mr Buchholz for the invite and for his hospitality
while the Youth Council visited.
Mr Buchholz was extremely accommodating and gave the youth a
brief insight of what he experiences every day as our Federal Member.
Get outdoors this month
There are plenty of reasons to get out of the house this month
including the TJM Lockyer 300 and the Lockyer Valley Health and
Wellbeing Expo.
This Sunday the Gatton Sports Centre will become the central hub
for all things health and wellbeing. The Expo will feature more than
50 exhibitors on topics including, but not limited to sport, fitness and
recreation, lifestyle, nutrition, holistic therapies and positive mental
health.
• When: Sunday 12 October
• Where: Gatton Sports Centre
• Time: 10am – 2pm
• Cost: Free
The regions finest will be named at the Lockyer Valley Business,
Training and Apprenticeship Awards later this month
Lockyer Valley’s finest named
Anticipation is rising for the 2014 Lockyer Valley Business, Training
and Apprenticeship Awards now just weeks away.
The Awards night is a great way to recognise all the businesses in the
region with the highlight being the announcement of 2014 Lockyer
Valley Business of Year.
The calibre of nominations has grown each year and I would like to
congratulate all of our finalists for the hard work and dedication they
have shown throughout 2014.
The Awards night is a great way to reward those who have excelled
over the past year and gives businesses an opportunity to network
and celebrate our region’s achievements.
Popular band Lodi will get the party going by providing some great
music. We also have a special host for the night who will be revealed
closer to the event.
The 2014 Lockyer Valley Business, Training and Apprenticeship
Awards is set for Saturday 25 October.
For further information visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au or
contact 1300 005 872.
Later in the month the 2014 Australian Off Road Championship fifth
and final round will wrap up in the Lockyer Valley.
The action packed weekend will kick off on Friday 17 October, with
scrutineering taking place that evening at the Laidley Showgrounds.
Saturday will mark the qualifying prologue, followed by the first
section of 2 x 50km laps.
On Sunday there is more racing with two sections of 2 x 50km laps.
This is followed by a presentation evening on the Sunday Night at the
Mulgowie Cricket Club.
• When: 17-19 October
• Where: Mulgowie
• More information: www.tjm.com.au/events
Cr Steve Jones,
MAYOR,
Lockyer Valley Regional Council
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Salvos acƟve in street ministry
WITH a presence at Laidley’s Friday street markets, Salvation Army Lockyer
Valley Corps officer Lieutenant Craig Harlum says he is intent on raising the
organisation’s profile in the local community.
“We want to let people know of our emergency relief programs and other
activities that are available,” he said.
“In addition to that, we also provide Sunday school for the younger ones, men’s
fellowship, ladies time out, and Thursday Home League.
“These groups are non-denominational and are open to everyone within the
community.”
Lieutenant Harlum said he or other Corps members would be available at the
markets to provide details or answer questions on these and other services and
activities on offer throughout the Lockyer Region.
Lieutenant Harlum talks with a local resident at a recent Friday street
market. Photo: Jim Nicholls.
Chinese DelegaƟon in
Lockyer Valley
A visiting Chinese delegation has visited the Lockyer Valley looking to invest
in the local area.
Lockyer Valley Mayor Steve Jones, said the delegation originate from a rural
area in China and came to the Lockyer Valley with the intent of investing in
the region.
“The delegation visited a number of areas within the Lockyer Valley
including the Gatton Campus of the University of Queensland and visited a
local primary production facility which recently secured a contract to supply
produce into the lucrative Singapore market,” Cr Jones said.
Plainland Visitor InformaƟon Centre to close
Lockyer Valley Regional Council has voted in favour of terminating the
current lease of the Plainland Visitor Information Centre.
Lockyer Valley Mayor Steve Jones, said the decision to close the Centre
has been under consideration for close to twelve months.
“The closure of the Plainland Visitor Information Centre is nothing new.
The site was always earmarked as a temporary measure only and with the
lease coming to an end, now is the best time to act,” he said.
“If you are travelling eastbound, you are almost out of the Lockyer Valley
by the time you get to the Centre so from a visitors perspective, it would
make much more sense to have it situated on the other side of the highway
capturing people as they drive into the area,” Cr Jones said.
“At this stage the Centre will close at the end of the month with people
being directed to information from Das Neumann Haus in Laidley and the
Visitor Information Centre at the Cultural Centre in Gatton until a new
alternate location can be found,” he said.
“I want to stress that we are not taking the facility away, we are simply
making a business decision to close a facility which costs us a lot of
money to maintain and one that is not located in the best location for its
purpose.”
Council clarifies review of flood studies
Council would like to clarify its position on funding an independent
review of flood study data already undertaken and completed.
A resolution was passed by Council to seek an Expression of Interest to
peer review the studies undertaken to date to further ensure accuracy as
much as possible with a final decision to be addressed at a future meeting
of Council.
Welcome back to Term 4 from page 3
community, to plan a vision of what schools will be like in 2044.
“Delegates representing the Lockyer electorate were Nathan Hayley,
Principal, St. Mary’s Primary School Laidley, Russel Sweeper, Principal,
Blenheim State School and Mark Hitchen, Deputy Principal of Greenbank
State School, one of the ten largest primary schools in Queensland. Also
present was Vince Burke, Principal, Gatton State School and Andrew
Pierpoint the immediate past Principal of Lockyer District High School
who now represents secondary principals across the state.”
“Communication and problem solving were named by the delegates
as the two most important skills for students leaving school while key
priorities including literacy and numeracy, creativity and critical thinking
and equity of access”.
Mr Rickuss said the Queensland Government had also just announced the
second round of the Great Results Guarantee.
“Local schools are set to receive $1,169,269 to help them ensure every
student is achieving the National Minimum Standard for literacy and
numeracy,” he said.
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“This is part of a total $183 million in additional funding for state schools
to improve student outcomes - an increase of $52 million from the
Government’s investment in this initiative in 2014.”
Mr Rickuss said Term 4 would also be a busy time for schools making
final preparations for the move of Year 7 to high school.
“Much work is being done to ensure we’re ready to welcome Year 7 to
high school in 2015,” he said.
“Infrastructure work to create more than 600 new classrooms and
refurbish a further 1100 other classrooms will also continue in Term 4
as part of the Queensland Government’s $328 million capital investment
to ensure state schools have the appropriate facilities for Year 7 students.
“I’d like to wish all of our Year 6 and 7 students the best as they enjoy
their last term of primary school before making the transition to Junior
Secondary.”
“We want Queensland to be at the forefront of the best education practices
nationally and internationally and to achieve this we must have a modern
tertiary entrance system that reflects the needs of students.”
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Just horsin’ around
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EVEN horses can dress up and such was the case at the 2014 Queensland Standardbred Hack
Championships which were held at Laidley Showgrounds in the last weekend of September.
One reader was absolutely thrilled with the fancy dress section and sent in photos of the
owners and their horses who took the time to create costumes for them and their horses.
This section was sponsored by Bling It On (formerly Show Horse Designs). They are experts
in custom made: rugs, saddle cloths, browband covers, saddle covers, exercise boots and
more.
First prize went to Angela Schuh and Lizelot who were dressed as a farmer on his tractor. (the
photographer agreed it had to be a John Deere!)
The farmer and his tractor (all photos contributed)
Second place went to a very colourful, Madison BartonHarris and Melton Norwegian dressed as Thing 1 and
Thing 2 and third place was awarded to Kate Paddison
and Triple C Justabitofpower dressed as The Joker and
The Riddler
Fourth place was awarded to Mackayla Hannah and
Majestic Me dressed as Two Face & Batman while
Jacqueline Lawson and Energeegee took out fifth place
dressed as The Lone Ranger and Tonto.
Thing 1 and Thing 2; Batman and Two Face and the Joker and The Riddler
Queensland educaƟon system must teach children
future job skills
THE Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) says a 30year plan for the state’s education system must include lessons to make
children employable for the future. CCIQ General Manager of Advocacy
Nick Behrens, who participated in the Queensland Education Accord
Summit in Brisbane recently said small businesses were increasingly
seeking a higher skilled workforce.
Mr Behrens, one of 400 delegates involved in developing a stronger longterm plan for Queensland’s education system, said it was essential to give
children key “employability” skills to better prepare them for entry into
the workplace.
“The fuel for productivity is ideas. Queensland needs an education
system that supports and drives creativity,” Mr Behrens said.
“Australia has undergone a decade of change, and Queensland enterprises
have implemented a range of strategies to support growth and increase
their international competitiveness. As a result, small businesses are
increasingly seeking a more highly skilled workforce.
“It is important that our education system provides the foundational skills
such as numeracy and literacy, but also looks to employability principles
as a key skill set.
“In a globalising and ever-evolving world predicting the jobs of the
future is difficult, however the transition from manual to non-manual and
cognitive jobs is clear.
“Key employability skills, such as problem-solving, initiative and
enterprise, planning, organisation and self-management will be invaluable
and essential skills for young Queenslanders to develop.”
Mr Behrens said CCIQ played an active role in the development,
monitoring and evaluation of education and training policies and
programs that impacted on business.
“The ongoing engagement of individuals in the workplace is dependent
on them having a set of relevant skills, as well as a capacity to learn new
things.”
The Queensland Government had undertaken extensive consultation in
past months, focusing on the local and state-wide education priorities
identified in The Queensland Plan.
CCIQ was part of the Queensland Education Accord Industry Breakfast
last week to discuss the education priorities of industry in particular.
“CCIQ congratulates the State Government on its first Education Accord
and developing a 30-year plan for the future of education in Queensland,”
Mr Behrens said.
“CCIQ represented the views of Queensland employers at the summit
today, who are eager for the education system to be better geared towards
preparing young Queenslanders for jobs in our state’s current and
emerging industries.
“The skills framework needs to be relevant to small, medium and large
enterprises and able to support the future needs of Q economy.”
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Lockyer WoodcraŌers open day a
huge success
THERE was a wealth of very talented wood crafted
pieces on show for the Lockyer Woodcrafters Open Day
held at their shed at Forest Hill last weekend.
The group was started in 2007 and moved to their
purpose-built premises in 2012.
Their shed is well fitted with a large range of machinery,
including lathes, drop saws, sanders, band saws, scroll
saws and pyrography tools.
The Open Day gave everyone a chance to see all the
equipment first hand, along with its operation.
Course and workshops are available to members
depending on interest - woodturning, box making or
scroll sawing for example. Women are most welcome,
in fact Mrs Davis was working on a large
pyrography to show visitors what’s involved.
The club caters for beginners so if you are
interested make sure you contact them.
You can email: lockyerwoodies@gmail.com or
turn up at their shed at 24 Railway Street, Forest
Hill on any Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday
from 8.30am to 12 noon.
Membership is affordable also, Singles annual
fees are $30, couples $40 and singles plus one
associate $35. For new members there is a $10
charge to cover the cost of a name badge. A daily
attendance fee of $3 is charged which includes
morning tea and biscuits.
President, Brian Davis had a series of wooden
vases and flowers which had taken him quite a
while to make. A flower took many hours and a
vase took a whole day.
Malcolm Kirk was also working on a handcrafted
harp which is used to play therapeutic music.
You don’t play a tune on it, just pluck the strings
to produce a soothing sound. He is also restoring
a banjo mandolin which is a very old instrument
and not seen very often these days.
There is indeed something for everyone.
President of Lockyer Woodcrafters Group Inc, Mr Brian Davis shows off his flowers and the
vases, all made with with a scroll saw. His wife works on a pyrography piece. (Photos A Kirby)
New era for Australia’s eŌpos as central payments hub goes live on schedule
eftpos today announced that its new centralised payments hub is now live,
heralding a new era for Australia’s most widely used payments network.
eftpos is the most widely used card system in Australia, accounting for
more than 6 million eftpos transactions each day at more than 500,000
merchants, using 760,000 eftpos terminals.
eftpos Managing Director, Mr Bruce Mansfield, said Bendigo and
Adelaide Bank, ING Direct, Suncorp Bank and Strategic Payments
Services (SPS) were already connected to the hub, with ANZ to follow
before the end of the year.
Mr Mansfield said the hub would replace a network of complex bilateral
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links between financial institutions and merchants that had existed since
eftpos was first launched in Australia almost 30 years ago.
He said the new infrastructure aimed to bring new eftpos payments
products, such as online, contactless and mobile payments, to market
significantly faster and more efficiently.
“Just 11 months after we signed a contract with FIS to build the eftpos
Hub, we are now live with a number of financial institutions and
processing eftpos CHQ and SAV transactions,” Mr Mansfield said. “We
expect all of our Members to be connected to the hub by September 2015,
marking a significant achievement in industry cooperation.”
“This new centralised infrastructure will boost payments efficiency and
innovation, helping to ensure that eftpos continues to be a local, trusted
payments choice for Australians into the future, as we move to new
technology platforms such as mobile and online. The hub also has the
potential to carry other payments traffic and support industry initiatives.”
Head of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Access and Payment Systems, Mr
Michael O’Shea, said: “Bendigo and Adelaide Bank believe the eftpos
centralised hub is an important component in maintaining a strong
Australian card payments industry into the future.”
Suncorp Bank’s Executive Manager Payment Systems and Physical
Channels, Mr Paul Evans, said: “The eftpos Hub marks a significant
change in Australian payments and Suncorp Bank is proud to be one of the
first participants in the network. The new hub will help drive payments
innovation and efficiency across the industry for years to come.”
SPS Managing Director, Mr Simon Stephenson, said: “SPS is passionate
about driving payment innovation. We are delighted, in cooperation with
eftpos, Bendigo Adelaide Bank and ING Direct, to have successfully
delivered the first Direct Connection to the eftpos Hub and to be a leading
partner in this new payment era.”
For more information on eftpos, please visit: www.eftposaustralia.com.au
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Cruising from Holland to
Hungary with Jim and Shar Nicholls
ONE thing I soon notice about Amsterdam is the absence of old people;
everyone is blond, overly beautiful and riding a bicycle - straight-backed
and wearing on their faces a look of grim determination.
What have they done with all the old folk? Make it to 65 and you’re
upended into the nearest canal? Or shipped off to Australia? I could have
taken out some sort of age record.
River cruise boats/ships - elongated vessels capable of carrying 185
passengers - are all the go in this part of the world. From Amsterdam,
our 135-metre-long ship will follow the Rhine and an assortment of other
great rivers over 1150 kilometres before arriving in Budapest many days
later.
Now I can see what happened to all the old people; they’re here on the
ship with us.
On the first morning, we dock at a place called Kinderdijk - the children’s
dyke. The 19 windmills along the edges of the canal are famous and
included on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
There are three stories as to how Kinderdijk came by its name. We’ve
all heard of the little boy who stuck his finger in a hole in the dyke and
saved his town from flooding. A load of rubbish taken from an American
fairy story. There was also talk that the dykes had been constructed using
child labour. Let’s not go there. Apparently, the tale everyone agrees upon
concerns a long ago flood which washed a cradle downstream. People on
the bank could see a cat moving from side to side in the crib, balancing
it and preventing the waves from swamping it. As it was pulled ashore,
the townsfolk were astonished to find a baby lying inside, saved from
drowning by the clever cat. And that also is where the song “Cat’s in the
cradle” comes from.
Above: The windmills at Kinderdijk and right: Cologne’s great Gothic
cathedral and below their cruising boat.
Photos: Jim Nicholls.
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By the following morning we have entered Germany and arrive in
Cologne. This city’s magnificent Gothic cathedral, begun in 1248 and
completed 700 years later is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.
I am writing this from a small Bavarian town called Regensburg, having
sailed through the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal and the numerous locks
which lift the water 400 metres higher to allow it to link in with the
Danube River.
On the way we had spent a day in Nuremberg looking at the Nazis’
old stomping grounds. Hitler’s massive Congress Hall, although never
completed is in use today as a museum and documentation centre. All
fascinating stuff; just don’t mention the war!
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9am - 12 noon Saturday
149 Patrick St, Laidley (near Civic Video Shop)
Shop phone: (07) 54 65 28 70
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Laidley Art Society exhibits at Lake Apex
Caught snacking was well known local artists Dirk Blokland and
Val Merrick. Dirk has many of his delightful Lockyer scenes (which
include many of its character buildings) available as postcards to
buy. His style of painting will be invaluable in years to come as a
way of preserving Lockyer and Somerset history.
Val was one of the society’s exhibitors in “Eclectic. She loves to
paint from nature. Other exhibiting artists were: Joan Hodson,
Coralie Grant, Pip Van Gilst, Natasha Hodgson, Margaret Beeney,
Margaret Klump, Jim Blackburn and Joanne McKenzie
THE opening of Laidley Art Society’s (LAS) exhibition at the Art
Gallery in the Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre at Lake Apex in Gatton
titled “Eclectic” was well attended and a hit with exhibitors and those
that attended.
By the time President of LAS, Ms Marian Barnett welcomed everyone at
least ten paintings had already sold!
Friday night was the formal opening and Mrs Barnett explained that their
members had all spent the past 12 months painting in preparation for the
exhibition.
Back to back almost with their show at the Laidley Spring Festival where
they also sold a large number of artworks, this exhibition proved that they
have many hard working members in their club.
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Up and coming young artist Natasha Hodgson had a good many of her
works on show.
One of her favourite subjects is chooks but it was one of her paintings
with kookaburras in it that gauged a lot of interest and was sold on the
night taking the sold tally to 11.
Mrs Barnett said how they were excited to be exhibiting in the Art Gallery
as it was hard to get exhibition space of that calibre. The exhibition is
on until October 26 and opening hours are: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday from 9am until 5.30pm; Wednesdays 1pm to 5.30pm and
Saturdays from 9am to 12noon.
Admission is Free and please note weekend admission is subject to
surplus staffing of the Visitor Information Centre front desk
(Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & Good Friday.)
The Laidley Art Society Inc has been established for over 26 years in the
Lockyer Valley and their main aim is to promote interest and activities in
the fine arts.
They hold regular meetings from 9.30am at the Laidley Cultural Centre
on the first Thursday of each month.
New members interested in all painting and drawing mediums,
photography, sculpture and three dimensional art are most welcome.
Right: Louise Teese and
Joan Hodson catch up.
Joan had pieces in the
exhibition and Louise
is getting back into
her craft after having
lost everything in the
2013 floods. She told
The Valley Weekender
she has only just got
out of her temporary
accommodation,
has
found a permanent place
to reside so she can set
herself back up and
continue with her wildlife
sketching, in particular
birds of all kinds.
(Photos Ann Kirby)
Mental health issues affect us all
THE issue of mental health affects every Australian, either directly or
indirectly, and was under the spotlight during Mental Health Week which
was this week. Finishing on Sunday, October 12 you can help indirectly
by attending the Health and Well Being Expo at the Gatton Sports Centre.
During their lifetime about half of the Australian population will
experience a mental health issue directly, but many others including
family members, carers, friends and colleagues will also be affected.
Last year, mental health concerns was the number one issue amongst
children and young people who contacted Kids Helpline*, Australia’s
only national 24/7 counselling and support service.
BoysTown CEO Tracy Adams said over the past nine years, Kids Helpline
had seen an increasing trend in the number of contacts from clients
seeking help about their own mental health and wellbeing.
“There has been a consistent rise in the complexity of issues presented and
we’ve found young people with severe and long-standing issues benefit
from ongoing counselling with one or two key counsellors,” she said.
Kids Helpline figures paint a disturbing picture.
Last year, more than 700,000 direct contacts and self-directed website
enquiries were made to the service.
Of these, there were almost 390,000 attempts to reach Kids Helpline
counsellors via telephone and online services (web and email).
According to Ms Adams, of 10 young people who attempt to contact Kids
Helpline, six get through and four don’t on their first attempt.
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“Kids Helpline is 70% funded by the BoysTown Art Unions and it is
extremely important that we continue to raise awareness about the funding
challenges we face in providing our essential services to young people.
“Every 60 seconds a child or young person reaches out to Kids Helpline
looking for someone to care and listen as they struggle with significant
issues such as suicide, mental illness and family problems.
“Kids Helpline is staffed 24/7 by qualified counsellors who are trained to
support young people in need. It’s an expensive service to operate but one
that is highly valued by those who use it,” she said.
According to Ms Adams, last year Kids Helpline counsellors delivered
more than 72,400 in-depth counselling sessions to clients last year and
just over a third (34%) were identified as having a mental health issue.
In some cases, this was disclosed by the client, or counsellors assessed a
significant mental health disorder.
Self-harming behaviours accounted for 22% of sessions, with thoughts
of suicide accounting for 25 counselling sessions each day, or 13% of
all counselling contacts during the year.Kids Helpline is Australia’s only
national 24/7 counselling and support service specifically for children and
young people aged 5 to 25 years – free call 1800 55 1800 or online at
www.kidshelp.com.au
Donations to Kids Helpline can be made at www.kidshelp.com.au/donate/
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THE Grandchester Hotel, which is owned
by Ms Liz McCormack who restored
Laidley’s iconic Queensland National
Hotel, has been given a new look.
Because there were many different
outdoor surfaces, the hotel’s exterior
has been covered with new cladding all
round. It ties everything together and
with new guttering and new paint to
all the external trims, the “Grandie” is
looking - well - quite grand!
same excellent meals, service and nice cold beer as the QN does. Don’t drive past next time, drop
This is a great little spot to sit at and
in for a drink (can be a coffee even), sit on the verandah and just relax. The interior is to be rewatch the trains go by and it has the
painted in the coming months. (Photo Ann Kirby)
MeeƟng of concerned ratepayers
A meeting was convened at Laidley last weekend by People Power LV
(P.P.L.V.) with approximately 20 business operators and other ratepayers
being given a chance to air concerns surrounding Lockyer Valley Regional
Council (LVRC) operations.
The meeting gave attendees a chance to highlight their individual
concerns which demonstrated how some Council decisions affected their
businesses, the shire’s ratepayers and residents of the region.
Business operators, irate over savage rate increases, brought their
concerns to the table for discussions.
Huge increases in business / commercial operators’ rates came about, in
some cases, due to council’s creation of a range of new rating categories.
Business operators expressed concerns that, to stay competitive, they
would have to look at how to accommodate the rate increases. Many were
worried they would have to sack staff which in turn caused more hardship
and downturn in their local area.
Discussions continued for one and a half hours with suggestions on how
Council could be encouraged to re-think the rating strategy. The meeting
was attended by the new Labor Party Candidate Steve Leese.
The meeting decided to press council on four main issues, initially.
• LVRC make available, all or selected elected Councillors at convenient
Lockyer Valley locations, to meet with concerned public members.
• LVRC remove the policy of gagging the elected councillors.
• LVRC disclose to ratepayers, what land they have purchased and hold
title to, and what planned use they have for the land.
• After a discussion on staff levels it was propsed that LVRC should
reduce staffing levels, employing / retaining those with proven ability
in their field.
Concerned Regional Residents are welcome to contact the group via their
website: http://www.peoplepowerlv.com
State Government purchases large parcels of land in the Lockyer Valley
The purchase of large parcels of land by the State Government within the
Lockyer Valley has Council asking questions.
Lockyer Valley Regional Council agreed to write to Premier Campbell
Newman asking what they intended to do with the thousands of acres they
recently purchased in the Mt Sylvia area.
“My concern is that the State Government bought thousands of acres of
land in the Mt Sylvia area and we have absolutely no idea what they
intend to do with it,” he said.
“You don’t buy up such large amounts of land for nothing.”
“We need to know what the State Government’s intention is and what the
impact will be on Council operations and the local community.”
Children Matter in Children’s Matters:
the “Best Interests” Principle
(By Lindsay Nicholson, Solicitor)
The Family Law Court in deciding whether to make a particular parenting
order in relation to a child, must regard the best interests of the child as
the paramount consideration (the “Principle”). To this end the Court aims
to uphold the Part VII objects, principles and rules of the Family Law Act
1975 (Cth), which is concerned with Children.
The Court’s jurisdiction is child-focused, not parent focused, with
parents, carers and guardians weighing into the paramount consideration
to the extent that they advance the physical and mental health and wellbeing of children.
As a starting point, the Principle promotes the legislative aim of children
having a meaningful relationship with both parents, extended family,
and other significant figures in their lives; that is, to the extent that such
relationships are consistent with the Principle.
The Principle requires children to be protected from family violence,
neglect, abuse and exposure to same, and this important goal is furthered
in the Family Law Legislation Amendment (Family Violence and Other
Measures) Act 2011.
In short, children matter in children’s matters, and this is reflected in the
Principle, which underpins domestic and international legislation aimed
at protecting and improving the mental and physical health and wellbeing of children through fostering meaningful relationships.
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• Wills & Estates
• Commercial, Criminal, Family, Traffic or
Property Law
• Personal Injury • Conveyancing • Succession
Give our friendly staff a call
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Kathy launches second
book
KATHY White has been busy penning her latest book “Mack D visits
Mack T” which is a great read for children aged from around seven years
to nine. It would depend on your child’s reading age but it would appeal
to truck lovers and in particular, animal lovers as there are quite a number
of characters that are animals. Owls, a snake, chickens, even a cat.
It touches on different subjects. There’s a bit about bullying, about
jealousy and talks about being grateful for what you have and caring.
Kathy launched the book at the recent Historic Commercial Vehicle
Association Queensland Truck Show in Gatton.
Mack D is a bulldog and Mack T the truck and the book revolves around
these two main characters who are influenced by a very wise old owl.
It would be a great little book to read to your children. The language is
simple and the plot easily understood.
Mack D, the bulldog wanders into a yard where he meets Mack T, the
truck who has a problem with a car parked in his shed. He asks Mack D
to help him remove the car.
However, Professor O, the wise old owl intervenes. He realises he needs
to talk to Mack T as he has a few things to learn.
That’s all we are telling you, you’ll have to read the rest for yourself.
Should you require a copy you can go to her Facebook page.
Clean bill of health
THE 2013-2014 West Moreton Hospital and Health
Service launched their report recently.
Board Chair, Dr Mary Corbett said in the report that “With
our continued focus on revitalising key services and a
range of other strategic initiatives, more patients received
surgery on time, patients moved quicker through our
Emergency Departments, we dramatically reduced delays
in dental treatment and we increased the number of people
seen through specialist outpatients.”
She also reported that West Moreton was recognised
amongst its peers as one of the highest performing hospital
and health services at a state and national level.
Laidley featured in one of the key achievements: “Laidley
Health Service was awarded Best Overall Quality Award
for Point of Care testing when assessed against the 100+
sites Queensland-wide.”
Some keys statistics were: 100% of patients requiring
surgery within 30 days received it.
• 98% of patients requiring surgery within 90 days received
it (an increase of 17.85%) and • 99% of patients requiring
surgery within 365 days received it (increase of 13.1%).
The $128.7m expansion of the Ipswich Hospital was
completed in April this year.
There were 6196 elective surgeries performed; 72,104
Emergency Department presentations; 33,792 adult dental
treatments; 1738 emergency surgeries performed; 2,931
babies born; 25,056 child/school-based dental treatments;
44,033 patients admitted; 120,964 outpatient appointments
and 10,704 breastscreens.
Member for Lockyer, Mr Ian Rickuss MP and Chair of the Board for West Moreton
Hospital and Health Services, Dr Mary Corbett read the 2013-2014 report.
The Ipswich Hospital’s Emergency Department consistently exceeded targets and is
considered one of the highest performing emergency departments in Queensland and
Australia.
Member for Lockyer, Mr Ian Rickuss was at the launch of the report.
Dr Corbett said in the report that they had “invested in boosting staff numbers and
expanding services in key areas of health care - such as maternity, cardiology and elective
surgery - all so important to our local families and expanding population.”
Local Government misses out
Lockyer Valley Regional Council will be meeting with other local
government authorities concerned at the lack of funding through the
Queensland Reconstruction Authority.
Lockyer Valley Mayor Steve Jones, said he recently met with the Minister
for Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience, David
Crisafulli and was disappointed with the response.
“I have to say I was disappointed after meeting with the Minister and
found out there is absolutely no intention to further compensate Councils
who were impacted by recent natural disasters,” he said.
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“What is even more disappointing is the fact that some of the items
the State Government won’t fund local governments for were actually
requested by the State Government.”
“All this at a time when the State Government are having a massive spend
for their own purposes,” Cr Jones said.
“We need to get together with other local government authorities who
have similar grievances and collectively lobby for increased funding.”
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TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES
Motorists are advised that there will be temporary closures of Mulgowie Road
between Emmerson North Road and Emmerson South Road and Red Gap
Road, Mulgowie for the running of the TJM Lockyer 300 Off Road Race on
Saturday and Sunday, October 18 and 19
The closures will be effective between
11.30am to 5.00pm on Saturday and 9am to 3.30pm Sunday
during periods of competition.
During these times Traffic Control will be in place to manage local traffic movement along Mulgowie Road.
Red Gap Road will also be CLOSED during these times from intersection with Mulgowie Road
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Wandering Warriors well on their way
OTHER Lockyer Valley help the Wandering Warriors are recieving on their epic walk
from Brisbane to Canberra is the loan of a Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s vehicle
to act as a lead support vehicle and food from the valley. Re-supply arrived in Tamworth
on Sunday night thanks to Nolans Transport and the fantastic support of those that
supplied it.
The food is being cooked in a field kitchen by the Enoggera based 7th Brigade as well
as Special Operations Command and Subordinate units.
By Friday the warriors will have reached Bathurst where they hope to rattle their
collection tins at the V8 Supercars. They will be at Mount Panorama, home to Australia’s
premiere motorsport the legendary Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, Thousands of race
fans converge on this venue each year and it is hoped they will have money in their
pockets to give to this worthy cause.
So far they have walked from Brisbane to Ipswich where they received a warm welcome
from Mayor Paul Pisasale’s office and were presented with City of Ipswich Challenge
coins.
Day two was Ipswich to Warwick where they were put up at Scots College. The
Warwick community very generously donated to their cause and someone commented
on the ‘real beds to sleep in”.
Day three was one of their longest days from Warwick to Tenterfield via Stanthorpe
where the local RSL sub branch ‘fed and watered them’.
Tenterfield Mayor, Peter Petty greeted them at the Qld/NSW Border and walked with
them to Tenterfield. Donations were gratefully received from community groups
including Dave Stewart from the local Tenterfield RSL Sub Branch.
Day four saw them trek from Tenterfield to Glen Innes where the Wandering Warriors
said they were spoilt with ‘great facilities at the show ground and the
RSL sub branch hosted a magnificent spread with great company’. Fund
THE Coast to Country Chiropractic team (Matt and Shari Sippel from
raising activities included an auction where someone paid double the
Plainland) helped the Wandering Warriors last year and are back on
price for a tonne of wood and one lucky member bid for and won, a
board this year, joining them on the walk and healing their sore bodies
Wandering Warriors walking shirt which was signed by all the team.
along the way. Matt is captured doing just that from their purpose-built
Days five and six saw them walking to Armidale where they had a rest
chiropractic trailer. (Photo contributed)
day.
They reported they were challenged by Ben Lomond Hill just outside of
Glen Innes which is understandable as it challenges many trucks and cars.
They reported that the people of Guyra were very welcoming and looked
after them.
On day seven it was up early for the Armidale to Uralla leg via Bellingen.
There were ceremonies in both towns. In Armidale a plaque was presented
to the parents of Lt Michael Fussell, who was killed in Afghanistan on
27/11/2008 and a short memorial dedication was conducted at Michael’s
old school, The Armidale School (TAS).
In Bellingen a memorial service for SGT Matthew Locke, MG who was
killed in action in Afghanistan in October 2007. WW members of his old
unit were present to pay their respects and also to share a common bond
with veterans from the region.
Day 8 Uralla to Tamworth where Nolans truck met them with supplies.
As I write this the group are walking to Mururindi.
From there they will head to Muswellbrook and then onto Bylong.
From Bylong they will head to Rylstone and then on to Bathurst.
After the weekend in Bathurst they walk to Canberra, arriving on October
15. If you want to follow them go to: http://wanderingwarriors.org/events/
brisbane-to-canberra/, or follow them on Facebook it’s a great read.
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Brisbane-Melbourne Inland Rail
Lockyer Valley Regional Council will be writing to the Inland Rail
Implementation Group seeking confirmation of the route’s alignment and
seeking clarification on any land acquisitions required for the above.
Lockyer Valley Mayor Steve Jones, said Council needs a lot more information
on the proposal and looks forward to ongoing engagement with the group
prior to any finalisation.
“What we need to know as a local government organisation is exactly where
the line will go and what type of impact it will have on residents living in the
Lockyer Valley,” he said.
“We will be writing to the Inland Rail Implementation Group asking for
information on whether the project will see the acquisition of land and if so,
where and how many..
“There is no doubt the addition of a dedicated rail line between Brisbane and
Melbourne could have enormous benefits but we want all the cards on the
table before we would be in a position to support it.”,he concluded
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Fitness and Health Talk with Octavio Mellado
Sport Drinks: the truth about them...
Sports drinks are flavored beverages that contain
carbohydrates (usually sugar) and minerals such as
sodium and potassium.
Those minerals are generally referred to
as electrolytes.
We should all be aware that some of the studies looking into
sports drinks are often aimed at highly trained individuals,
often training for two hours or more a day. The
benefits for the ordinary gym goer, occasional
jogger or child playing football for an hour a
week are not clear.
Conclusion:
If you’re exercising for longer than
an hour, drinking fluid that contains added carbohydrates and
electrolytes (sport drink) will help you to keep going, but if
you’re exercising for less than an hour, water is the best drink to
keep you hydrated.
Trust thirst, drink water
One concern with sports drinks is that they
deliver unneeded calories. Some contain 150
calories, the equivalent of 10 teaspoons of
sugar. Children definitely don’t need sports
drinks, says Dr. Claire McCarthy, an assistant
professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical
School.
NOTE: ArƟcles are for informaƟon purpose
(as always, be sure any special-populaƟon
clients get a Doctor’s clearance before
starƟng an exercise program).
Sifu Octavio Mellado is a Senior Kung-Fu
Instructor, Physiotherapist and Accredited
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Where?
Classes every Wednesday
Juniors:
5pm to 6.30pm
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6.30pm to 8.30pm
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From beginner to advance levels.
COSTS: Juniors $10 p/class
Adults $14 p/class
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Free fencing workshop
THERE is no single, correct way to construct a fence - but there are
incorrect ways.
All rural landholders, regardless of whether they have horses, cattle or
other types of livestock, are confronted by fencing issues at some time.
West Moreton Landcare’s upcoming workshop aims to present practical
information to help all landholders.
The workshop will cover both electric and conventional fencing.
The free workshop will be held at Glamorgan Vale Hall which is on the
Glamorganvale Lowood Road.
For catering purposes, please notify Bob Hampson on 5464 4401 or
landcarewestmoreton@bigpond.com.
Due to popular demand
West Moreton
Landcare
presents a second
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CCIQ urges funding
promise for Toowoomba
Range Crossing
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) has
demanded the Federal Government stick to its core election commitment
of funding for the second Toowoomba Range Crossing. CCIQ General
Manager of Advocacy Nick Behrens said the Federal Government’s
decision today to freeze its funding commitment was potentially a huge
blow for Queensland’s business community.
“The second range crossing for Toowoomba was a core election promise
to Queensland during last year’s election campaign,” Mr Behrens said.
“It is extremely disappointing that the Federal Government is now
reneging on its commitment.
“Queensland businesses have already waited too long for this vital piece
of infrastructure and cannot afford any more delays.”
CCIQ has long advocated for a second range crossing for Toowoomba
to relieve some of the pressure being felt by the state’s freight business
chain.
“The existing crossing has a capacity of 23,000 vehicles per day, which
was exceeded when traffic numbers hit between 25,000 and 26,000 in
August 2012,” Mr Behrens said.
“The main concerns of business were the delays experienced on the
existing crossing due to traffic lights, the large amounts of heavy traffic
and the impact of a breakdown or crash on the range.
“The second crossing will go a long way to alleviating some of these
bottlenecks and improving productivity, particularly in the developing
energy sector in the Surat Basin.”
The Commonwealth and State Government previously committed to fund
the $1.6 billion project on an 80 per cent/20 per cent ratio.
“Projects of this scale do cost a lot of money and CCIQ supports
undertaking proper assessment to ensure value for money bids from
proponents,” Mr Behrens said.
“What we need is genuine cooperation between the Federal and State
Governments to share information and resolve any concerns with the
funding model.
“Efficient road infrastructure is critical in a state as big as Queensland and
it is relied upon by many different industries.
“It is imperative that the Federal and State Governments move quickly to
establish a funding agreement and reaffirm their commitment to delivery
of this project.”
Mr Behrens said the combination of reduced travel times, increased
reliability and improved freight efficiency would result in increased
productivity in the Toowoomba region by $2.4 billion each year.
He said the Queensland Government had to do everything possible to
ensure Canberra delivered on its funding promise.
Farewell Aunty Therese
9am to 12.30pm
SATURDAY 18th OCTOBER
GLAMORGAN VALE COMMUNITY HALL
GLAMORGAN VALE
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UNFORTUNATELY for Laidley and
the Lockyer Valley, Aunty Therese is
leaving us for the sea breezes of the
Fraser Coast.
Along with husband Geoff, she is
going to put her feet up and retire from
volunteering and her elder duties.
She will still however, perform the
odd ceremony here and there as she
will continue work as a celebrant when
required.
“I have been volunteering since I was
about seven,” said Aunty Therese and
believe it is time to have a break.”
“We have lived in the valley for the past 13 years and have met some
incredible people. This is a beautiful place to live and we will miss
everyone, however the climate will be kinder where we are going.” she
said.
We wish them all the best.
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Murder on the Rosewood Express
The dreaded Tracy Gang is up to no good at the Rosewood Railway! It is
1925 and as the Rosewood Express runs the rails at twilight you become
one of the characters who plays detective in the darkening night to solve
the Murder on the Rosewood Express. Everyone is a suspect, and you
may even be the dastardly villain!
The leader of the Tracy Gang developed a scam that netted him $1m.
However, his victims caught on, and he has become a hunted man.
The $1m was hidden on the Rosewood Express and when it strangely
reappears, it leads to murder!
As the train travels, you and your team will try to unravel the mystery
of the dead man walking, the letters from William Shakespeare, and the
literary weekend.
Will you be able to reveal the identity of the murderer amongst your
fellow passengers?
Come along for a fun evening of participation and detective work to
solve the Murder Mystery on the Rosewood Express as “Ken Biggs” the
91-year old historic Queensland Railways steam locomotive C17 class
hauls the 100 year old vintage carriages between Kunkala and Cabanda
stations.
The evening commences with canapés and drinks at 4:30pm on the
Kunkala station platform. Don’t be late!
Our host for the evening, Catherine Gamble will introduce us to the
mystery game.
You will be given your character identity and be part of a team that
will board the Rosewood Express for three trips over the part of the old
Rosewood to Marburg branch line.
The evening will end with a two course meal. Please inform us if you are
vegetarian or coeliac when you make your reservation, we will try our
best to accommodate your needs.
The Ken Biggs
1920’s style fancy dress is encouraged!
There will be prizes for the teams that get closest to working out the story
and ultimately identifies the murderer, and prizes for the best 1920s fancy
dress.
It’s on at the Rosewood Railway 59A Freeman Rd Ashwell 4340; Between
Rosewood and Marburg on Saturday 29th November, 4.30pm to 8.30pm
Reservations: Limited to only 60 seats.
Cost $95.00 per person.
ARHSQD Members $80.00 per person Phone:(07) 3252 1759 with your
credit card details between 10.00am and 3.00pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
and Thursdays only.
Council’s minutes 24 September
Grandchester Estate flood hazard
IN Council’s minutes from the ordinary meeting of 24th September 2014
adoptions of flood levels for Grandchester Estate were discussed. (17.16
on page 184).
The minutes state: An assessment of flood hazard for the Grandchester
Estate has recently been received. To ensure houses constructed in
the estate have immunity from inundation, Council should resolve to
designate the Grandchester Estate at Laidley as a flood hazard area and
declare a defined flood level and a maximum flow velocity of water for
this flood hazard area. (17.16 on page 184).
Resolution Number 3670 stated “that Council resolves pursuant to Section
13 (1) of the Building Regulation 2006 to designate the Grandchester
Estate (comprising the lots listed below) as a flood hazard area and
declare the following defined flood levels for lots within this estate and
declare the maximum flow velocity for the estate (as shown on a map).”
The table showed that Lot 65 through to Lot 169 were cited with levels
from around 100.7m AHD (which was the case for Lot 65) to as high as
103.1m for Lot 154. The map can be viewed on page 185 of the minutes
showing the velocity of the water.
The motion was moved by Cr McLean and seconded by Cr Holstein. The
vote was carried 7/0.
Eight ProperƟes re-classified
Several properties have had their categories re-classified according
to the minutes (17.15 on page 183). Resolution Number 3669 shows
that following the issue of the half yearly rates notices for 1 July to
31 December 2014, objections were received from a small number
of ratepayers requesting that Council review the category that their
properties were rated under. Following a review of the objections, eight
have been re-classified and their rates will be adjusted accordingly.
Cr Holstein moved that Council ‘endorse the actions of the Chief
Executive Officer in re-classifying the properties identified in the most
recent rate notices and Cr Pingel seconded the motion.’ (17.15 page 183)
(eight properties in all).
The overall total reduction in rates was $72,301.68 for the eight properties.
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Naidoc Day in Ferrari Park
The Valley
Weekender
Left: Torres Strait
elder, Mr Milton
Wallit played
guitar behind his
daughter Dallas
who belted out
some great tunes
on the day.
(All photos A Kirby)
NAIDOC Day was celebrated in Ferrari
Park, Laidley recently and was a sea of
colour. Organised with the help of Lockyer
Valley Regional Council, Kambu and
other members of the community it was a
great day that saw some top entertainment
and lessons in how to throw a boomerang.
Raeleene Cooling gets the good oil on
how to throw a boomerang from Uncle
Bill Bonner who was recently adopted by
the Laidley High School as one of their
elders. I have to admit I was hopeless my attempt was a fizzer! - AK
Unique’n’Fabulous Emporium opens in Laidley
A SMALL group of women headed by two Janets wanted to create a space
in Laidley for arts and crafts for not just themselves but for other like
minded souls who like to sell home crafted items. They were sick of the
packing and unpacking associated with selling at the markets and thought
it would be great if there were casual spaces in a building all together that
could be hired or used when it suited the artisan’s needs without the worry
of having to be tied to a lease or a seven day commitment.
The Unique’n’Fabulous Emporium came to fruition and two directors
(pictured right) Janet Midgley and Janet Bull will be opening their doors
Wednesdays to Saturdays.
Not only are these ladies talented in their own right, they are inviting all
other talented crafters who would like to have a table of goods they will sell
on consignment. They are after locally hand made goods (see advertisement
below) and Janet M will be exploring her love of photography with her
mini studio set up while Janet B will be holding classes and workshops to
share her decorative painting skills. Come and have a browse.
Unique‛n‛Fabulous Emporium
SHOP 6 / 103 PATRICK STREET (cnr Patrick Lane & William Street) Ph: 0403 409 820
UNIQUE & FABULOUS INCLUDES
• Clocks • Beautiful China • Folk Art
• Letterbox creations • Garden Ornaments
• Bird Houses/Feeders • Dog accessories
• New Clothes (inc. Childrens) • Shoes
• Handbags • Costume jewellery
• Candles • Plants • Family Portraits by appt.
• New Furniture and much more
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SELL YOUR LOCAL PRODUCTS WITH THE HELP OF LOCALS
CASUAL SPACES for RENT - ENQUIRE TODAY
FAMILY FRIENDLY SPACES
DECORATIVE PAINTING CLASSES / WORKSHOPS AVAIL.
SELF IMPROVEMENT & SPIRITUAL READINGS will be avail.
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Contributions
Wellcamp Airport
My family and I had a fantastic time at the open day at Wellcamp Airport
recently. It was the best organized public day I have ever attended.
From the traffic control on the roads, car parking, shuttle bus services,
food availability to the knowledge of the volunteers, it was an excellent
day which ran very smoothly. Congratulations to Wagners and all
their volunteers. I couldn’t help but notice that there was no official
involvement from councils or governments. Well done and we wish you
every success.
S. Ludwig
Laidley
Letter to the Editor
Lockyer Valley Region, bring on Election. What have we now approx.
16 months?
A new Council will no doubt have severe decisions to make, with little in
coffers to cover all that is now held in abeyance.
Little chance of being able to finance the re-locating of Gatton
Showgrounds. Then, no plan locating the long-ago promised bridge to
Placid Hills, even though Council has purchased portion of the Gatton
Racetrack long ago. Too, have extracted contributions for the bridge from
developers over Placid Hills side of creek, totalling 10’s of thousands of
dollars. (Can’t secure exact figures, too financially sensitive)
Newly elected members on next Council, will have to try to flog off
millions of dollars’ worth of land, supposedly purchased to stimulate
business investment in area, following this current Councils crazy
exorbitant purchase of land to build motel/backpacker units, then foolishly
upping the rates on commercial operators. What investor is going to lay
out millions to then pay exorbitant rates to Council on the land site?
We Valley residents and business operators, are in dire need of a new
Council of members with a demonstrated experience in solving problems
being left to be cleared up.
The ridiculous situation arising out of the decision by Lockyer Valley
Regional Council to create extra rating categories for commercial
business operators within the Lockyer Region, defies belief.
Any sane thinking person, would have to realise that these astronomical
increases would impact on the customer base firstly, then consideration
would come into play, on the current and future employment impact in
the local area.
This rating decision, has now placed some of those currently employed
workers in a very in-secure situation.
There is no doubt that the “belt will be pulled tighter,” in those businesses
affected. Like a stone dropped in a pond, the ripples will radiate out, to
cause possible hardship in the community.
If, as I read in papers L.V.R.Council is dropped further into the mire of
spiralling debt, another six million dollars Ratepayers have to find, with
that figure shortfall in flood damage restitution, look out now the rest
of the ratepayers. Maybe another levy? All this can only be put down
to Council mismanagement. Never trust any State/Federal Government
to honour agreement. Always tread carefully obviously, this was not the
case.
Bob Fowke
Regency Downs
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use. Then too, we were receiving a much needed, up market Restaurant,
very culturally needed. Too, the building would house a much needed
Truck Museum. All of these installations, should be operate profitably,
by user pay system. However we Ratepayers reportedly, subsidise these
operations to tune of over 200 thousand dollars annually.
Too, State Government, under the sweetening for we to accept the
prison supposedly were to contribute around 2 million dollars toward the
relocating of our Gatton swimming pool.
Firstly, the pool was to be installed in the old to be, departed showground
site. After some dithering, the pool site was changed to the O’Brian’s
park on the north side, near football club. Large trees were removed, the
Council reportedly realises this site could flood.
Council had already purchased farm land for some millions dollars out
Smithfield Road area, as new showground site, to house Gatton Pool, Race
Track, Sports area and new Equestrian Centre. This site was promoted to
be the all-inclusive, best thing for Lockyer, since sliced bread. All has
come to nothing.
But, wait, there is more.
Council, in its wisdom? Maybe because the Gatton Cultural Centre
needed a financial boost, Council decided we ratepayers would benefit by
purchasing land near the Cultural Centre which ratepayers outlaid over 2
million dollars for the site.
Nothing eventuated.
Still there is more:
With the up market residential development out Placid Hills area
Council has been dithering over a bridge site over Lockyer Creek for
some years. Demanding contributions from developers out at Placid Hills
over the years, with Council outlaying more millions purchasing land off
Racetrack and residents in Spencer Street for bridge site approaches, with
no action to commence establishing a bridge.
We Ratepayers now own and are responsible for many useless town
blocks around Grantham.
Each block has a possible value of 150 thousand dollars. Leased out
for farming, not worth much with possible contaminates thereon. We
Ratepayers make another loss.
Now, the most recent debacle over the commercial rating issue raises a
paradox. Council squeezes extra rate revenue from cafes and restaurants
amongst others, to arguably, subsidise a Council run, revenue wasting
Culture Centre Restaurant.
From Bob Fowke
Regency Downs
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the views of the Editor. The Valley Weekender reserves the right to edit or
omit copy, in accordance with newspaper policies. Letters to the Editor must
contain a name, address and contact phone number – names and town of
origin will always be printed. During the course of any election campaign,
letters to the editor dealing with election issues or similar material must
contain the author’s name and street address (not PO Box) for publication.
Letter to the Editor
Playing with Ratepayers money.
Let us start with the doubtfully magnanimous arrangement between State
Government, Corrective Services and our then Local Councils agreement,
whereby our Local Gatton Council, accepted the installation of a new
State Prison on our doorstep.
As I understand it, we Ratepayers were to be generously showered with
“Gold” from State Government, as a reward for this acceptance.
We Ratepayers were assured by our elected representatives, we would
receive real benefits, by way of lifting of our cultural image with the many
millions of dollars poured into the building of a Cultural Centre.
Remind me now, did that complex cost around 13/14million dollars?
Something like 8million dollars from State Government, leaving
Ratepayers to contribute around 5million? This is from memory. We were
assured by Council, the investment of our rate dollars, would result in
a “State of the Art” Library. Very good, but too out of town for some to
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The Valley
Weekender
Out’n’ About
Above: The Pilton Valley was on show last Saturday. Seven gardens in the
area were opened to the public on what was a beautiful day to be outdoors.
Many properties visited had been in the family for four generations or
more. This is the gardens at ‘Listen’. (Photo Ann Kirby)
Above top Graeme Kircher and Trevor Davis working hard at the truck
show and the Dean Family in front of some of their trucks at the truck
show (Photos by Heather Carroll)
Mark Summers owns this little beauty. He was working on the gate and
asked we photograph his ‘Maple Leaf’ (I thought he was joking) but
we did find this fine little truck that had been restored by Mark and was
polished within an inch of its life (Photo Sean Kirby)
FOR SALE
NISSAN PULSAR
FOR SALE
1990 NIssan Pulsar,
automatic, 5 mag
wheels and stock
wheels, comes with
USB AUX stereo,
seats five, 157,000km
on clock $1350 o.n.o.
Phone 0428 976 489
after hours
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Truck Show results
Mack Truck of the Show - Chris Dean
Best Chrome and Paint - Justin
Best Graphics on Mack - Chris Dean
Best Original Mack - Wayne
Best Interstate Mack - Bill William
Best Conventional Mack - Chris Dean
HCVAQ President’s Choice - Stan and Ron Newman
Best Fleet Mac - Chris Dean
Oldest Mack - Bob Denning
Mayor’s Choice - Nolan Transport
Best Vintage Truck - Tony Grotther
Best Mack Cabover - Craig Hartwig
DATE CLAIMERS
CAKE & COFFEE
NIGHT $5
Friday, 10th October
The people of Laidley and district are invited to an
evening, to hear ex local The Rev John Naumann’s
update on his continuing work in Tanzania.
Schools, orphanages, farm education, an eye
hospital, water wells; and so many more great
aides that are supported by Hearts For Africa.
6.30pm Function Room
Laidley Culture Centre
There will be light entertainment, bush poetry, songs
and country and western from local talent .
Tea, Coffee and Cake will follow
It is hoped that Rev John’s book will be available for
sale. It is just hot off the press.
8/10/14 8:13 AM
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• Paths • Carports • Driveways
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• Plain Concrete
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Phone Paul
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Mechanical & Tyres
BUDGET WISE
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Plumber / Drainer
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PLUMBING
3 Kirston St., Laidley Q (opposite State School)
Lance & Helene Shipston
Call in or phone: All • Vehicle Service • Roadworthies
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phone Deb on 5465 6858 or
mobile 0400 932 092
Removals
2 Thomas St, Laidley Q 4341
Greg & Kate Lee
Phone: (07) 5465 1538
Fax: (07) 5465 1592
Mobile: 0408 752 713
Servicing the Lockyer since 1978
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Walk to lake & patrolled beach.
Great fishing, Fully fenced, Pet
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GARAGE SALE
CASH FOR ALL SCRAP METAL
• ALLY CANS • ELECTRICAL CABLE
• CAR BODIES • STAINLESS/STEEL
• COPPER • BRASS • RADIATORS
• WHITE GOODS • BATTERIES
• ANY AND ALL METALS
Garage Sale
SATURDAY
October 11
FARM & FACTORY CLEAN UPS
• Bin Services available for Commercial/Sites
• Machinery Removals
• Large array of Used Equipment for sale
• Commercial stainless steel benches/sinks
• Conveyors/Tanks/Pumps/Steel lengths
• Used building products
1 Kirston Street
Laidley
7am till 2pm
33 VAUX ST, LAIDLEY Q
PH: 5465 1006
Septic Pumping
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Catering
Hairdresser
Hairdresser
AAA Bayside
Catering
HOUSEWORK &
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Spit Roast & Finger Food
HATTON VALE
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Ph: 5411 4341
Mob: 0408 771 476
Catering for all occasions
Dance Tuition
Classes in Ballet, Street Tap,
Jazz & Hip Hop
TUESDAY & THURSDAY
Clarice Ferrari Hall • Laidley State High School
See our website
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or email laidleydancecentre@gmail.com
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Community billboard
Bingo
Tuesday 7.30pm Thurs 9.30am Fri 7.30pm. Shop 5 Laidley Shopping Mall. Phone Paula on 0412 108 045
Book Club
Meets at the Laidley library on the first Friday of each month at 11.am. Phone Nikki on 5466 8867.
Country Music
with John Hancock, 1st Sunday of every month (except Jan.) at Laidley Hotel
Euchre, Cards, Games
Every Monday afternoon 1pm-4pm, Tea and coffee provided. All Welcome. Tabeel Lutheran
Home, Laidley. Enquiries phone Claire 5465 1133
Glenore Grove CWA
Meets Mondays at 1pm at CWA Hall, Glenore Grove for craft activities. Second Monday - meetings.
Good Quick Tukka
Healthy Cooking Program Meets at Kambu every Wednesday from 10am to 12pm at 2/235 Patrick
St. Phone Jiselle on 5465 3541.
Home League
Non-denominational ladies’ fellowship every Thursday 9.30am – 11.am. Salvation Army Hall, William
Street. Phone 5465 3519.
Poets and Acoustic Musician morning
Every 2nd Thursday of each month at Pioneer Village from 10am to Noon. Phone: 0428 502 262 or
5465 1743 after 7pm
Leukaemia Foundation
Meets 10am 3rd Thurs of each month, alternating between the Gatton RSL Services Club & Plainland
Hotel. Phone Gayle on 5465 6685.
Laidley Art Society
Meets at Laidley Cultural Centre, every Thursday 9-12.
Laidley Diabetes Support Group
Meets Laidley Hospital Conference Room at 12.30pm 3rd Tuesday Ph 5466 8100 for details.
Laidley Weight Support Group
Meets Wednesdays, 9am, Laidley Hospital. Ph: 5465 6632 or 5465 1520.
Lockyer Woodcrafters Group
24 Railway Street, Forest Hill Q 4342 Meet every Saturday morning 8am to 1pm. First and third
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Housework
Sculptures
Thai Massage
TWINKLE
TOES
Shop
2 / 105 Patrick
Street,
Laidley
26
Patrick
Street,
Laidley
Baby Hand & Feet Sculptures
Phone 5465 7214
or visit www.twinkletoes.com.au
NOW AVAIL. in Hatton Vale area
Present this add for $10.00 off any photo product.
Not valid with any other discount
Call Pornlapat on 0428 419 778
or email info@dreamthai.com.au
to make an appointment today
www.dreamthai.com.au
This billboard is free for group and service club information. (meeting times, venues etc)
Fund raising events that are not free to attend & AGM notices
will not be listed free of charge but will incur a $27.50 fee.
Wednesday club Make and Mend, First Tuesday of the month Scroll Saw 9am to 12noon and second
and four Tuesday Phrography. Phone Brian Davis 5465 8273.
Toastmasters
International
This billboard is free
for group and service club information. (meeting times, venues etc)
Meets Gatton Senior
Citizens,events
Norththat
Street
2ndfree
andto4th
Thursday
ofnotices
each month. Ph 0477 299 855.
Fund raising
are-not
attend
& AGM
will not be listed free of charge but will incur a $27.50 fee.
Laidley Community Day Club
Every Tuesday 9.30am-2pm Laidley Cultural Centre’s function room. $7. Contact 0428 190 387 for
details.
Lions Club of Laidley Inc
We meet on the 4th Thursday at QN Laidley 7 pm enquiries to Stuart Matthews 0407 168 175
Mainly Music Program
Laidley Friday at 9.30am - Hatton Vale Tuesday at 9.30am. Contact: Church Office 54651162 or
Email: laidleyhvuc1@bigpond.com
Neighbourhood Watch, Forest Hill
Meets quarterly, on the second Tuesday of that month at 5.30pm Email: viv@lockyervalleyrealestate.
com.au for more information
Rotary Club of Gatton & Lockyer
Meet every Tuesday 7-8pm Room 4 (upstairs Morrison Building), Gatton Campus UQ Contact
Wendy McIntosh 0411 385 573 or email: wendy@davaar.com.au or Di Main 0417 961 232 or
gl.secretary@rotaryclub.asn.au
RSL Sub-branch
Laidley Cultural Centre. Service pensions & welfare. Monthly meetings on the 2nd Friday of each
month. Office open Mondays 9-12, other times by appointment. Ph 5465 1738.
Scouts
Joeys 6-8 yrs. Meet 4.30 to 5.30 every Wed at Glenore Grove Scout Den. Cubs 6pm - 8pm. Scouts and
Venturers - Fridays 7pm to 9pm. Contact Toni 0407 622 514
Veterans’ Support Centre
Meets at the Sale yards, Laidley – Rosewood Road. Drop-in centre, pensions & welfare. From 10.am
every Tuesday & Thursday. Phone 5465 2591.
Faith Works International
47 Laidley-Plainland Rd Plainland • Sunday 10am – Wednesday 6pm – Friday 6pm • Ps Trevor –
0412 380 444 - Ps Jo – 0413 343 482
Fit Club: Every Friday 9am-10am.Narda Lagoon (play area) FREE .Contact Cheryl 0409629883.
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Treat yourself and your family
to a weekend of unparalled
adrenalin and excitement.
they’re travelling at speeds well in
excess of 200km/h over some of the
most challenging terrains.
Off Road Racing is one of the most
demanding of crew and machines
alike and the Mulgowie course is
deliberately chosen to test both to
their limits.
Event details
Friday night 4pm-8.30pm
Scrutineering
Laidley Showgrounds
Get up close with all the vehicles
plus night time entertainment
Saturday & Sunday
Racing kicks off from 9.30am
Mulgowie
The vehicles are mostly so radically
different from your everyday drive
that you won’t be able to take your
eyes off them, especially when
/TJM4x4
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Parking & transportation
Safe, controlled parking just a short
stroll to the start/finish/pit area
including a bus to spectator points.
/Lockyer300
www.lockyer300.com
8/10/14 8:13 AM

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