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February 27 2009 ISSN 1832-6129 RRP $2.00 Contact: barcooindependent@gmail.com

SPORT ON THE BARCOO

The Blackall Pistol Club hosted its first free pistol event on the shooting calendar last Sunday. It was a new challenge going from the normal target distance of 25 metres to 50 metres – for some it was a speck in the distance!

Ashley Adams had his eye in and came armed with the correct apparatus to finish well ahead of the field and take the honours with a score of 492. Arthur Elmy provided a challenge with a 22 standard scoring 364 and 3rd place went to Bruce McPaul on 333. Other scores Noelene Gleeson 309; Bruce A Coward 222; Doug Lane 161; Doug Church 46. It is good to see new faces coming back to see what it is all about.

Unfortunately some of the regular shooters were called out on emergencies.

Next official shoot will be the Slim Murray Air Pistol event and Guys Outback Workshop Standard Match to be held on March 8 commencing 9am.

In ‘A’ singles last Sunday at Blackall Bowls Club, Greg MacNamara was a little too experienced for learner Jenny Turner, winning 31-11. The game should do Jenny a lot of good being her first game of serious singles.

In another game, it was almost the same scenario with John Bowyer proving too experienced for a gallant Woody who may have set a club record staying on 2 for 12 ends. Although John won by 31-9, Woody kept trying which was good to see.

Lou Kelly was at his brilliant best in ‘A’ singles, to lead Mal McKellar 22-4 after 16 ends, to go on to win 31-9. There could be an inquiry into Mal’s performance.

In sets of nine ends, Gary Whitfield and Julie Blucher had a good battle with Gary winning the first set 10-6. Julie came back with a vengeance, winning the second set 11-2. In the deciding set Gary resorted to short ends with Julie not quite adjusting her game to lose 10-2.

Games next week will start at 8.30am.– Dally

On Sunday February 22 golfers played an 18 hole stableford, with Ashley Loveday finding form to win with 45 points from runner up Katrina Northduff on 43 points. Two games of match play were decided with Pauline Fry defeating Karen Choyce and Wilma Pitt defeating Paul Allen. Pin shots went to Geoff Fry and Peter Fry.

Saturday February 28 is the final round of the Ashes in Blackall. Hit off time is 1.30pm.

Sunday March 1 is the first round of match play. Tee off time is at 12.30pm.

– Divot

Last week Dylan Dolinski and Tom Flynn participated in the Central West schoolboys rugby league under 15s trials at Mt Isa. The boys made the 8-hour journey to play three games of football for a chance to make the North West team.

Their Central West team played well throughout in all games. In the first game they kept their opponents from Mid West scoreless with five tries to nil. In the second game, Central West beat Mt Isa, with 3 tries to 2.

“The trip was a very exciting one”, said Dylan, with a range of activities ranging from listening to hip hop and boy band music to going shopping.

Both Dylan and Tom played hard and both made the possible and probable’s squad. Dylan was successful in gaining selection in the North West team and will now go on to play at Townsville in the Presidents 13, under 15s trials on March 21-24.

Six other boys from the Central West region were also selected.

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50 metre target distance

Ashley Loveday finds form

Experience shows at Bowls

Good performances at rugby league trials

Tom Flynn (left) and Dylan Dolinski both performed well at CW trials

Last week, an annual National Day of Mourning – Together for Victoria – was set for February 22 to honour the victims of the bushfires in Victoria and to recognise the courage and efforts of emergency service workers.

“God of the mountains and the forests, the awesome power of nature can be both a wonder as well as a source of tragedy. We cry out to you in this time of great need to the people affected by the wild fires in our State.

For those who have lost loved ones, grant your peace; for those who have lost homes, property, livelihood and livestock, grant your resilience; for those who seek shelter and food, grant your comfort; for those suffering terrible burns, grant your healing; for those whose lives have been shattered, grant your strength; for those who have lost everything, grant that we may be their hope.”

This was a segment of the opening prayer at the national memorial service in Melbourne. This prayer was relayed to the people of Blackall and Tambo by mayor Jan Ross, when both towns gathered to remember those affected.

More than 100 people were present at Banks Park at midday on Sunday for Blackall’s service led by Father Matthew Moloney.

Reverend Beth O’Neill introduced the service along with Jan Ross. Reverend Peter Aay and Pastor Les Peel led the Prayers of Intercession.

$100,000 in funding to upgrade Blackall wash down facilities

The federal government this week committed $100,000 to refurbish the Blackall wash down facilities to include a water recycling plant, in an effort to support jobs and boost the Blackall economy.

The grant was applied for in early December last year as the current wash down facilities in Blackall are not ideal.

“They are inadequate and it was becoming a matter of urgency”, said mayor Jan Ross.

The refurbished facilities will allow waste water to be used to grow plants and trees, and water down the sale yards.

Member for Flynn, Chris Trevor said he was delighted to see funding announced so quickly for the local community.

“I congratulate mayor Jan Ross

Blackall State School student Stevie Harlow read a poem and flowers were laid by representatives from the schools, emergency services, the public and the mayor. Over $800 was raised from the collection. Following the service, the State School fired up the barbeque providing lunch for all who attended.

60s and Better also held a morning tea and multi-draw raffle to raise funds for the victims of the bushfires. There was a generous response from people donating cakes and other ‘goodies’, as well as prizes for the multi-draw. Over $1200 was raised in total.

“It was good to come together and enjoy each other’s company for a worthy cause”, said Terry Kingston.

“All who attended had a great time and felt that they had also done something for the people suffering badly in Victoria.”

The Tambo memorial service was held in the morning at Our Lady of Victories Church where members of the State Emergency Service, the Mayor and school representatives laid floral tributes.

The gathering stood in solidarity along with many all over Australia who stopped and remembered.

Over $200 was raised from the collection which was taken up during the service.

A local from the King Lake area who was present at the ceremony said that she had lost many friends in the fire. As the wreaths were laid, many shed tears remembering as a community, the loss and pain that she and others are experiencing.

Bushfire victims remembered in Blackall and Tambo

continued on page 3

Barcoo Independent TV Guide March 1 - 7ABC SEVEN Imparja SBS

Wednesday M

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4:30 G.P.5:30 Spicks and Specks6:00 Children’s Programs11:00 Battle of the Brains11:30 Walking with Cavemen12:00 Midday Report12:30 National Press Club Address1:30 Talking Heads2:00 Parkinson3:00 Children’s Programs6:00 The Queen’s Cavalry: Fully Armoured6:30 The Cook and the Chef7:00 News 7:30 7.30 Report 8:00 The New Inventors 8:30 Spicks and Specks9:00 Chandon Pictures: White Ants9:35 Ruddy Hell! It’s Harry and Paul10:05 At the Movies10:35 Lateline11:10 Lateline Business11:35 Midsomer Murders: Vixens Run1:10 Movie: Born to be Bad (G)2:45 NSW Land Council in Review3:25 National Press Club Address

6:00 Sunrise9:00 The Morning Show11:00 Larry the Lawnmower11:30 News12:00 Movie: Crimes of Passion: Voice from the Grave (M)2:00 All Saints3:00 Infomercial4:00 Go Go Stop 4:30 News 5:00 M*A*S*H5:30 Deal or No Deal6:00 News6:30 Today Tonight7:00 Home and Away7:30 Australia’s Got Talent8:30 Criminal Minds: Soul Mates9:30 Gangs of Oz: The Gangland Wars10:30 Lost: The Little Prince11:30 Disorderly Conduct Caught on Tape12:30 Room for Improvement1:00 Infomercial4:00 NBC Today5:30 News

5:30 Today9:00 Mornings with Kerri-Anne11:00 News11:30 Home Shopping12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 The View2:00 Days of our Lives3:00 Home Shopping3:30 Hi-54:00 The Shak4:30 News5:00 Antiques Roadshow6:00 News7:00 Two and a Half Men7:30 The Farmer Wants a Wife8:30 The Mentalist9:30 Cold Case10:30 Cold Case11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show12:30 Home Shopping1:00 Mad TV

5:20 International News12:55 Market update1:00 Movie: The Wooden Camera (M)2:35 Spacefiles: The Universe Unveiled3:00 Salam Cafe3:30 Football Stars of Tomorrow4:00 The Journal4:30 Newshour with Jim Lehrer5:30 Corner Gas: Wedding Card5:55 Market update6:00 Global Village: Swamp Horses6:30 World News Australia7:30 Feast India8:00 Tales from the Palaces: The Great Resource8:30 Tribe: Anuta, Polynesia9:30 World News Australia9:55 Market update10:00 Movie: Springtime in a Small Town (PG)12:00 Movie: Daybreak (M)1:50 Weatherwatch Overnight

Thursday March 5

4:30 G.P.5:30 Spicks and Specks6:00 Children’s Programs11:00 The War12:00 Midday Report12:30 Murder or Mutiny1:30 Collectors2:00 Parkinson3:00 Children’s Programs6:10 Grand Designs: Wales7:00 News 7:30 7.30 Report 8:00 Catalyst8:30 Bringing Up Baby9:30 Q&A10:25 Lateline11:00 Lateline Business11:30 The Rolling Stones: Truth and Lies12:25 Wildside1:15 Movie: They Won’t Believe Me (PG)2:50 Movie: Dangerous Corner (PG)3:55 The Glass House

6:00 Sunrise9:00 The Morning Show9.30 Larry the Lawnmower11:30 News12:00 Movie: Love Comes Softly (PG)2:00 All Saints3:00 Infomercial4:00 Go Go Stop 4:30 News 5:00 M*A*S*H5:30 Deal or No Deal6:00 News 6:30 Today Tonight7:00 Home and Away7:30 Ghost Whisperer: Save our Souls8:30 Grey’s Anatomy: Life During Wartime9:30 Private Practice: Past Tense10:30 Scrubs: My New Role11:30 Beauty and the Geek12:30 Sons and Daughters1:00 Infomercial4:00 NBC Today5:30 News

5:30 Today9:00 Mornings with Kerri-Anne11:00 News11:30 Home Shopping12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 The View2:00 Days of our Lives3:00 Home Shopping3:30 Hi-54:00 The Shak4:30 News5:00 Antiques Roadshow6:00 News7:00 Two and a Half Men7:30 Getaway8:30 Adults Only 20 to 19:30 CSI: Miami10:30 Amazing Medical Stories11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show12:30 Home Shopping1:00 The Baron2:00 Home Shopping

5:20 International News12:55 Market update1:00 TV Around the World: Argentina1:30 Super Flu: Race Against a Killer2:30 Dateline3:30 Alain Ducasse at the Plaza Athenee: Comings and Goings4:00 The Journal4:30 Newshour with Jim Lehrer5:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial5:55 Market update6:00 Global Village: Sardegna6:30 World News Australia 7:35 Inspector Rex: Killer Toys8:30 Baby Boom to Bust: Grey Tsunami9:30 World News Australia9:55 Market update10:00 Movie: Sweet Mud (MA)11:45 Queer As Folk12:40 Movie: 16 Years of Alcohol (MA)2:25 Weatherwatch Overnight

Friday March 6

4:30 G.P.5:30 Spicks and Specks6:00 Children’s Programs11:00 Perfect Disasters12:00 Midday Report12:30 I Can Jump Puddles1:30 Spicks and Specks2:00 Monarch of the Glen3:00 Children’s Programs6:00 Message Stick: Voices from the Cape6:30 Can We Help?7:00 News7:30 Stateline8:00 Collectors8:30 Trial & Retribution: Mirror Image9:40 Dalziel and Pascoe: Glory Days10:35 Lateline11:10 Triple J tv with the Doctor11:40 Good Game12:10 Rage

6:00 Sunrise9:00 The Morning Show11:00 Larry the Lawnmower11:30 News12:00 Movie: The Triangle (M)2:00 All Saints3:00 Infomercial4:00 Go Go Stop 4:30 News 5:00 M*A*S*H5:30 Deal or No Deal6:00 News6:30 Today Tonight7:00 Home and Away7:30 2009 NAB Cup10:30 Most Daring11:30 Movie: Along Came A Spider (M)1:25 Movie: Never Die Alone3:00 Infomercial4:00 NBC Today

5:30 Today9:00 Mornings with Kerri-Anne11:00 News11:30 Home Shopping12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 The View2:00 Days of our Lives3:00 Home Shopping3:30 Hi-54:00 The Shak4:30 News5:00 Antiques Roadshow6:00 News7:00 Two and a Half Men7:30 Movie: The Wedding Singer (PG)9:30 Movie: Old School11:30 Movie: The Wild Bunch (M)1:45 Home Shopping

5:20 International News12:55 Market update1:00 Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia1:30 Insight: A Gutfull2:30 The Buchenwald Ball3:30 Living Black4:00 The Journal4:30 Newshour with Jim Lehrer5:30 Inspiring Teachers: Michael5:55 Market update6:00 Global Village: Grenoble6:30 World News Australia 7:30 The Thirties in Colour: Wright Around the World8:35 Churchill’s Bodyguard: Winston’s Double9:30 World News Australia9:55 Market update10:00 Queer As Old Folk10:55 Movie: Looking for Cheyenne (M)12:30 Movie: Last life in the Universe (M)2:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

Saturday March 7

5:00 Rage10:00 Rage: Guest programmer: Busy P11:00 Executive Stress11:30 The Cook and the Chef12:00 Stateline12:30 Australian Story1:00 Foreign Correspondent1:30 Can We Help?2:00 Nerves of Steel3:00 Bowls: Australian Open 2009 Highlights4:00 Basketball WNBL5:58 News up-date6:00 Totally Frank6.25 Minuscule: The Bridge on the River6:30 Gardening Australia7:00 News 7:30 New Tricks: Wicca Work8:25 News8:30 The Bill10:05 News10:10 The Long Firm: Ruby’s Story11:00 Rage

6:00 Children’s Programs11:00 Sport Special: Australia Cup Racing1:30 Movie: The New Adventures of Spin and Marty (G)4:00 Special: Seconds from Disaster: Puerto Rico Gas Explosion5:00 Creek to Coast5:30 Queensland Weekender6:00 News6:30 In the Bush with Malcolm Douglas7:30 Better Homes and Gardens8:30 2009 NAB Semi Final11:15 Ripping Yarns11:55 Movie: The Musketeer (M)2:00 Special: Australia’s Wild North3:00 Room for Improvement3:30 It Is Written4:00 Home Shopping5:00 Dateline NBC

5:30 Christian City TV6:00 Children’s Programs12:00 Home Shopping1:00 Rain1:30 Fresh2:00 Bewitched2:30 The Farmer Wants a Wife3:30 Wipeout Australia4:30 Australia’s Greatest Athlete5:30 Antiques Roadshow6:00 News6:30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos7:30 Movie: The Ant Bully (G)9:30 Movie: The Longest Yard (M)11:45 Movie: Presumed Innocent (M)2:05 Home Shopping

5:20 International News12:55 Orfeo and Eurydice1:00 International Ballet Gala: Prague Opera2:35 Youkali Hotel3:25 Art in the 21st Century: Ecology4:30 Newshour with Jim Lehrer5:30 Undercover Angels6:00 Classical Destinations: Moscow6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Prototype This8:30 Iron Chef 9:20 RocKwiz Salutes the Bowl10:50 Movie: Loser Takes All (MA)12:30 SOS: Undressing Vanessa1:30 Bro’ Town: Honky the Wonder Horse1:55 Nighty Night2:30 Weatherwatch Overnight

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FROM THE MAYOR’S DESKThe corporate planning process commenced on

Wednesday with all attending giving their input. The extensive range of options, most of which emanated from the councilors themselves and the Community Views survey, will become a part of the new corporate plan for the years ahead. Facilitated by the experienced consultant, I’m sure everyone found it a long but fruitful day. There is still a lot more to be done to make the creation of this document the one which will be presented to the community for their approval or otherwise.

The breakfast meeting held by the staff of Golden West Employment Solutions was not very well attended; only 5 individual businesses were represented by two or more staff. The breakfast was delicious and the conversation was lively. The staff of Golden West are willing and able to help businesses in many ways. I asked the question why don’t we, here in Blackall have a representative of this organisation working, at least part time? The reply was that there has to be adequate numbers employed to warrant the position. I hope this will happen.

The morning tea held by Sixties and Better was a well-attended fundraiser for the Victorian fire victims appeal resulting in over $1000.00 being raised for this very worthy cause.

The National Day of Mourning for the tragic events in Victoria was observed in both Tambo and Blackall with ecumenical church services held in both centres on Sunday at 10am and 12noon respectively. I would like to thank Father Matt and Rev. Beth as well as the other clergies who worked together to ensure that each of our communities were able to be a part of this National Day by paying respects, reciting a poem, laying a floral tribute or by their presence. The Blackall Tambo Regional Council supported the service in Bank’s Park with the necessary items for a simple sausage sizzle lunch ably served by the senior students of the Blackall State School. The Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has proclaimed February 7 to be an annual day of national mourning, in honour of all those who have lost their lives and those who survived together, the members of fire-fighting units and others who worked and are still working to contain and extinguish these dreadful infernos.

Jan Ross

Residents and visitors to Blackall, Tambo and the surrounding region are invited to contribute to the community’s newspaper, the Barcoo Independent. The newspaper’s editor-journalist Rowan would like to hear from you. Are there issues that you would like to see discussed, or news events you would like to promote or report on? What would you like to see and read in the newspaper? Do you have any ideas for regular items or one-off features? Do you have a story or a photograph you can contribute? All ideas, contributions and letters to the editor are most welcome. If you have an interest in jokes, humour and the like, you may like to contribute to the new section of the paper. You may remain anonymous!

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DATE CLAIMERSFEBRUARY28 Intertown golf Ashes, Blackall

MARCH1 Clean-Up Australia day2 Q150 shed auditions6 World Day of Prayer7 Blackall race meeting8 Central West swimming

carnival8 Junior league footy sign on10 International Women’s Day

breakfast, Blackall11 State School P&C AGM12-14 World’s Greatest Shave13 Choice Comedy Performance14 Tennis Club AGM14 State School P&C Trivia night14-15 Ken May horse school20 Blue Light Disco22 The Magic Flute performance27 Blackall Show Wether Trial

Shearing28 Blue Light Sportsman’s Dinner

APRIL3 St Joseph’s Easter Fete3-5 Blackall campdraft4 Tambo stock show14-17State showjumping/equitation

titles17-19 Tambo campdraft18 Tambo race meeting25 ANZAC day

MAY2 Woolscour Bush Dinner3 Blackall Show4 Labour Day6 Woolscour Tour and Dinner10 Women’s Health Seminar17 Golf Clubhouse opening22 Heartland Festival starts23-24 Tambo Polocross30 Matilda Highway race meeting

JUNE6-8 Shockwave Youth Festival8 Heartland Festival ends13 Tambo race meeting27-28 Streetwise Skating Clinic

JULY4 Blackall race meeting4-5 Ladies Sandgreen

championships26 Qld Music Festival

performance

SEPTEMBER5 80th Blackall Anglican Flower

Show

OCTOBER5-14 Q150 Document Exhibition17 Blackall race meeting

NOVEMBER3 Melbourne Cup Day11 Rememberance Day18-20 Q150 shed entertainment28 St Patrick’s Christmas Fete28 Blackall race meeting

Barcoo Independent TV Guide March 1 - 7ABC SEVEN Imparja SBS

Sunday March 1

5:00 Rage6:30 Children’s Programs9:00 Insiders10:00 Inside Business10:30 Offsiders11:00 Asia Pacific Focus11:30 Songs of Praise: Bala/Patagonia12:00 Landline1:00 Gardening Australia1:30 Message Stick: Voice from the Cape2:00 The War of the World3:00 Art of Spain: The Moorish South3:50 Stone Upon Stone Upon Stone4:00 Stealing Klimt4:50 My Stamp Collection5:00 Sunday Arts6:00 At the Movies6:30 The Einstein Factor7:00 News 7:30 Wild Caribbean: Secret Shores8:25 News up-date8:30 Cranford: May 18439:25 Compass: 21st Birthday Dinner10:00 Black Grace: From Cannon’s Creek to Jacob’s Pillow11:15 Order in the House12:15 Movie: Holiday Affair (G)1:45 Movie: Morning Glory3:00Movie: Mexican Spitfire’s Blessed Event4:00 Eagles and Evans

6:00 Children’s Programs7:00 Weekend Sunrise10:00 Kochie’s Business Builders10:30 Special: Straits of Terror11:30 Movie: Girls! Girls! Girls! (G)1:30 Movie: Josie and the Pussycats (PG)3:30 Fawlty Towers5:00 Mercurio’s Menu: Hunter Valley5:30 Great South East6:00 News6:30 Sunday Night7:30 Border Security8:00 Triple Zero Heroes8:30 City Homicide: The Forgotten9:30 Bones10:30 2411:30 The First 4812:30 Movie: Open Fire (M)2:00 Hot Auctions2:30 Home Shopping3:30 NBC Meet the Press4:30 NBC Today5:30 News

5:30 Best of Rise and Shine6:00 Go, Diego, Go6:30 Dora the Explorer7:00 Today on Sunday10:00 International Women’s Twenty/2011:00 A1GP – World Cup Motorsport12:00 Speed Machine12:30 Jack of All Trades 1:00 WWE Afterburn2:00 Super League4:00 Wipeout Australia5:00 David Attenborough’s – A Spy in the Herd6:00 News6:30 Domestic Blitz7:30 60 Minutes8:30 CSI9:30 CSI: Miami10:30 Underbelly11:30 Body of Evidence12:00 Superleague2:00 Home Shopping

6:25 International News10:00 Mythbusters: Earthquake Machine11:00 Lord of the Ants12:00 Cycling: Tour of Qatar 20091:00 Speedweek2:00 FIA World Rally Championship3:00 Football Asia3:30 UEFA Champions League Magazine4:00 Les Murray’s Football Feature5:00 The World Game6:00 Thalassa: Mayotte6:30 World News Australia7:30 Lost Worlds: The Rise of Man8:30 Dateline9:30 Movie: Les Choristes (M)11:10 True Kindness12:10 Autopsy: Life and Death1:05 Weatherwatch Overnight

Monday M

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4:30 G.P.5:30 Spicks and Specks6:00 Children’s Programs11:00 Landline12:00 Midday Report12:30 Poirot1:30 The Cook and the Chef2:00 Parkinson3:00 Children’s Programs6:00 Landline Extra6:30 Talking Heads: John Wood7:00 News7:30 7.30 Report 8:00 Australian Story8:30 Four Corners9:20 Media Watch9:35 The Cut10:35 Lateline11:10 Lateline Business11:35 The Russian Revolution in Colour12:35 MDA: Human Error1:20 Movie: Spirit of the People (G)3:25 Bowls: Australian Open 2009 Highlights

6:00 Sunrise9:00 The Morning Show11:00 Larry the Lawnmower11:30 News12:00 Movie: Dead Gorgeous (M)2:00 All Saints3:00 Infomercial4:00 Go Go Stop4:30 News 5:00 M*A*S*H5:30 Deal or No Deal6:00 News6:30 Today Tonight7:00 Home and Away7:30 How I Met Your Mother: Woooo!8:30 Desperate Housewives: Mirror, Mirror9:30 Brothers and Sister: You Get What You Need10:30 Boston Legal: The Bad Seed11:30 30 Rock: Gavin Volure12:00 Medical Incredible1:00 Infomercial4:00 NBC Today5:30 News

5:30 Today9:00 Mornings with Kerri-Anne11:00 News12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show1:00 The View2:00 Days of Our Lives3:00 Home Shopping3:30 Hi-54:00 Lab Rats Challenge4:30 News5:00 Antiques Roadshow6:00 News7:00 Two and a Half Men 7:30 Two and a Half Men8:00 Customs8:30 Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities9:30 Crime Investigation Australia10:40 True CSI: Cold Blood11:35 Seinfeld12:00 Home Shopping12:30 World Club Challenge Rugby League

5:20 International News12:55 Market update1:00 Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia1:30 Living with Refugees2:30 Dateline3:30 Insight: Losing Confidence4:30 The Journal 5:00 The Crew5:30 Corner Gas: I Love Lacey5:55 Market update6:00 Living Black6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Top Gear: World Speed Caravan-Towing Record8:30 South Park: Pre-School9:00 South Park: Goobacks9:30 World News Australia9:55 Market update10:00 The Mighty Boosh: Nanageddon10:35 Skins11:25 Movie: Warriors of Heaven and Earth (M)1:30 Movie: You Are My Hero (M)3:15 Weatherwatch Overnight

Tuesday March 3

4:30 G.P.5:30 Spicks and Specks6.00 Children’s Programs11:00 Parkinson12:00 Midday Report12:30 The Einstein Factor1:00 The New Inventors1:30 Catalyst2:00 Parkinson 3:00 Children’s Programs6:05 Time Team: Wickenby-Lincoln7:00 News7:30 7.30 Report 8:00 Lead Balloon: Pistachio8:30 Doctor Who: Rise of the Cybermen9:15 Doctor Who: Confidential Cutdown: Cybermen9:30 Foreign Correspondent10:05 First Tuesday Book Club10:35 Lateline11:10 Lateline Business11:35 Four Corners12:25 Media Watch12:40 Changi: Eddie’s Birthday1:45 Movie: The Company She Keeps (G)3:25 Triple J tv with the Doctor

6:00 Sunrise9:00 The Morning Show11:00 Larry the Lawnmower11:30 News12:00 Movie: Toxic Skies (M)2:00 All Saints3:00 Infomercial4:00 Go Go Stop4:30 News 5:00 M*A*S*H5:30 Deal or No Deal6:00 News6:30 Today Tonight7:00 Home and Away7:30 RSPCA Animal Rescue8:00 Find My Family8:30 Packed to the Rafters: Over the Moon9:30 All Saints: Evil is as Evil Does10:30 Eli Stone: The Humanitarian11:30 Dirty Sexy Money: Bad Guy12:30 Room for Improvement1:00 Infomercial4:00 NBC Today5:30 News

5:30 Today9:00 Mornings with Kerri-Anne11:00 News11:30 Home Shopping12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 The View2:00 Days of our Lives3:00 Home Shopping3:30 Hi-54:00 Lab Rats Challenge4:30 News5:00 Antiques Roadshow6:00 News7:00 Two and a Half Men7:30 Wipeout Australia8:30 Two and a Half Men9:00 Two and a Half Men9:30 Aussie Ladette to Lady10:30 Secret Diary of a Call Girl (MA)11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show12:30 Home Shopping1:00 The Dead Zone

5:20 International News12:55 Market update1:00 The Storm Rages Twice 2:00 Don Matteo: Murder on the Airwaves3:00 Here Comes the Neighbourhood3:30 Living Black4:00 The Journal 4:30 Newshour with Jim Lehrer5:30 Corner Gas: The Brent Effect5:55 Market update6:00 Extra Time6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Insight: A Gutfull8:30 India Reborn: Mother India9:30 World News Australia 9:55 Market update10:00 Hot Docs: Full Battle Rattle11:35 Movie: The Yacoubian Building2:25 Weatherwatch Overnight

Programs correct at time of printing but may change owing to unforeseen circumstancesCLASSIFICATIONS: G GeneralClassification PG ParentalGuidanceRecommendedM MatureClassificationRecommendedforviewingbymatureaudiences.MA MatureAudienceNotsuitableforpeopleunder15yearsofage. AV AdultViolenceClassificationNotsuitableforpeopleunder15yearsofage.

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Golden West Employment Solutions hosted an early breakfast forum at the Acacia Motel on Thursday, February 19. The breakfast was designed to ask local business representatives their views on the current skill shortage as it affects Queensland’s Central West.

Twenty-five local people represented their businesses to talk about how they could assist in determining the core issues that affect small businesses and the rural workforce in general.

Bob Fulton, the CEO of Golden West Employment Solutions, welcomed everyone and spoke of the history of Golden West in the west.

Mayor of the Blackall Tambo Regional Council, Councillor Jan Ross, outlined the agenda and thanked Golden West for offering the opportunity to host them forum in Blackall.

Present at the breakfast from Blackall were representatives from St Joseph’s, St Patrick’s church, CICADAS, Seymour’s, Christian Fellowship, Blackall Newsagency, Blackall Rural Traders, Landmark, Police Station, Blackall-Tambo Regional Council, Arts West and the Barcoo Butchery.

– Max Seymour, Lyn Davison

Golden West business breakfast

and her councillors for recommending this great community project to us”, he said.

Funds for the project come from the $800 million Community Infrastructure Program, which the federal government claims is the single largest investment in local infrastructure in Australia’s history.

The wash down facility was also recommended for its ability to help in preventing the spread of weed seeds.

“The Rudd Government understands that the community of Blackall is feeling the effects of the global financial crisis,” said Mr Trevor.

“Investing in local projects that are ready to go is a great way to generate construction activity. It will also deliver much-needed infrastructure to improve the quality of life in local communities.”

Cr Ross said that she was delighted with the announcement.

“We will certainly move ahead with this”, she said.

“We are unsure of the site at this stage. There have been a couple of suggestions. It will be better if it is located fairly close to the sale yards where it will be most beneficial.”

– Rowan Hunnam

Mayor delighted with funding continued from page 1 The Blackall Cultural

Association incorporates many groups where new members are always welcome. The historical group are currently planning a photo scan and swap day, as well as sponsoring a Q150 document exhibition from the state archives in October.

The patchwork group meet at the arts centre every second and fourth Sunday of the month. The ladies in the group are industrious in producing quilts and are planning a sleepover in June.

The garden club has been invited to join the Tambo garden club at Marilyn Hobbs’ garden on March 6. The club is also looking forward to visiting Lizzie Hird’s garden on April 14.

The card workshop on March 28-29 at the centre is run by Mary Grinstead from Longreach. Mary is constantly coming up with new techniques and ideas.

Tuesday is bridge day at the

arts centre. There is a workshop on May 22-24 as part of the Heartland Festival.

The book club is at full capacity for this year, with the members enjoying reading and discussing selected books each month.

Several different workshops are planned for the Heartland Festival between May 22 and June 8.

The Blackall Cultural Association will be holding the Annual General Meeting at the arts centre, on the corner of Hawthorne and Rose Street, on Saturday, March 14. Lunch will be at 12 0’clock followed by the meeting at 1pm. Please bring a salad or quiche to share.

The invitation to attend the AGM is open to all new members of the Blackall community as well as current associates to keep culture a priority in Blackall.

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Blackall Races Saturday 7th March

2009 On entry a complimentary sparkling for the 1st 25 ladies

5 local races Sponsored by Schluter’s Bakery , Barcoo Plumbing,

Barcoo Butchery, Spinks Concreting, Blackall IGA

Fashions of the Field

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Ladies Classic Race Wear & Contemporary Race Wear Sponsored by

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KIDS FASHIONS TOO!! After the races BAR, BBQ & Music till Late!

Above: Those who took part in the campdraft judging clinic. From left: Brian Southern, Paton Fitzsimons, Alan Russell, Ben McIntosh, Roger Ellison, Dan Dwyer, Lance Thompson, Dale Davison, Rodney Kings, Harry Glasson, David Tattam. At front: Beau Frame, Tom Christensen, Ken Frost, Alan Heading, Damien Grey.

For two days over the weekend, the showgrounds were host to a campdraft judges clinic. President Roger Ellison had put his hand up to hold the event as there was the need for a clinic in Central West Queensland.

The judging clinic, run by the Australian Campdraft Association, was facilitated by Alan Heading from Moorambah and Brian Southern from St George.

Fourteen people attended the clinic, including 6 from Blackall, one from Tambo and others from Muttaburra, Yaraka, Augathella, St George and

Mitchell.Following completion of the course, these men

are now eligible to be included on judging panels of campdraft events.

Helping out by providing some of the action to judge on the Saturday were Kellie Harlow, Ray Langdon, Kirsty Hayman, Helen Aspinall and Marion Langdon. Roger Ellison said the weekend “was good, very successful”.

“Everyone had a great weekend.”– Rowan Hunnam

Campdraft judges clinic a success

The Blackall-Tambo Regional Council will not be changing its name for the time being.

Councillors at the February 11 meeting resolved to accept the current name and start the process of setting a logo.

Reasons given to support the decision were that there was no unique name for the area, that 12 months had passed with no forward progress, and that an unknown amount of time could still be ahead before any change might be allowed.

Council last year held a logo competition amongst residents to collect ideas for its corporate image but then shelved these when it decided to survey both communities for their views on a possible change of council name.

At that time, incoming CEO Ken Timms told councillors they had only one chance to make sure of the name they wished to take them into the future.

“Once you have a name and logo on everything, that’s it,” he said.

“Now is an opportunity to think about what that should be.”

The outcome of the September 2008 community survey was not strong either way, with 93 not in favour of a name change and 60 saying they were in favour.

Blackall-Tambo mayor Jan Ross said councillors were unwilling to prolong the process any longer.

“We have watched other councils go through the

hoops that the government has asked them to jump through, we’ve done lots of consultation, but still we are in the wilderness,” she said.

“Dalby and Roma both had very positive ‘yes’ votes from their constituents for name changes but they have gotten nowhere.

“I think that that is a clear indication of the government’s position.”

Cr Ross said that for the time being, council just had to get on with things.

“So much of what we do – signs, uniforms, paperwork – depends on our name, and it’s all been in limbo.”

“In view of what we’ve seen, we could remain there for two years, which is a long time.”

She said that most councillors agreed with this position. Cr Sally Cripps was not in attendance at the meeting.

“If there’s a change in government, we might get smiled upon, who knows,” Cr Ross added.

The name Blackall-Tambo was put up by the Local Transition Committee prior to amalgamation in March last year.

Cr Ross said the government had not given the committee enough time to properly consider the council’s name.

“They only had about three days to come up with something, and we’re stuck with it now.”

– Sally Cripps

Marion Langdon provided some of the action that prompted discussion about scoring

Blackall-Tambo name to remain

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The racing season for Central West Queensland, will begin on Saturday, March 7 in Blackall.

This year, Blackall’s race meetings have been increased to five. The first of these is on March 7, followed by May 30, July 4, October 17 and the newly added race meeting on November 28.

The total prize money for the day is $22,000 and will be divided over five races. Fashions of the field will again be the main attraction with Seymour’s department store leading the way, partnering with different sponsors throughout the season.

The Barcoo Amateur Race Club will hold the evening of night entertainment with a barbeque, bar and music late into the evening after the races.

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World Day of PrayerEveryone is invited to unite in this world-wide fellowship of prayer and worship prepared by the W.D.P Committee of Papua New Guinea.

Friday, March 67.30 pm

ANGLICAN CHURCH

Working as a paramedic for Blackall is a rewarding experience for the dedicated team of three at the Ambulance Station.

Station Officer Frank Smith and Advanced Care Paramedics John Batts and Lionel Kennedy provide a 24-hour service to the residents located in the town and surrounding area.

Each day the team could be required to attend to incidents located as far as Barcaldine, Tambo, and within the smaller towns of Isisford, Jericho, Jundah and Windorah.

Frank Smith is the longest serving officer in Blackall, with more than 30 years of experience working for the Queensland Ambulance Service across various parts of South-East and rural Queensland.

“I love the rural lifestyle offered in Blackall and the close knit community that it accompanies. It is a great place to raise a family,” said Frank.

“However, like all regions it certainly has its challenges. One of the biggest is that you become to know many people on a personal nature and it can really hit home when you are called out to treat someone, whether it be a minor or severe incident.”

“We attend to a range of issues out here, most of which are related to farming incidents, motor vehicle crashes, the Royal Flying Doctor Service, and general medical issues.”

“The local retirement village also keeps us busy where we regularly assist with the transfer of both critical and non-life threatening issues relating to the self care residents and aged care facility.”

Lionel Kennedy boasts 10 years of experience with the Queensland Ambulance Service, holding a

Bachelor of Health Science.“This is my second stint working for the Blackall

Ambulance Service. I have been here for four months, moving from Redland Bay to again settle myself back into the country lifestyle,” said Lionel.

“I was offered an Officer in Charge position elsewhere, but turned it down to move back here as it allows me to spend more time with my family and my three children.”

Lionel will also be taking a proactive approach in educating the local community on life saving skills through managing regular first aid courses.

John Batts completes the team of three. Born and raised in Blackall, he has been working at the station for three years.

Team of three dedicated to serve Blackall community

TICKETS ON SALE NOWLimited number available

$60 single $100 doubleOn sale at Seymour’s and Elders

Blackall Blue LightSportsmans Dinner

Saturday March 28 2009Major 2009 Blue Light Fundraiser for the

Youth of Blackall

Guest SpeakerJeff “Thommo” ThompsonAustralia’s legendary fast bowler

6.30 pm ‘til late @ Cultural Centre, BlackallFurther enquiries phone

Melissa McKay 4657 6349Kylie Banks 4657 6159

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All musicians, artists, performers, story tellers, entertainers and bands from Blackall, Tambo and the surrounding districts are invited to audition to be a part of the Q150 Shed entertainment. The ‘Shed’ will be in Blackall in November and is part of Queensland’s celebration of 150 years of independence. Blackall is one of just six locations in Queensland chosen to host and participate in the event.

Local artists have the opportunity to be part the program in Blackall, performing alongside some of Queensland’s most exciting artists.

Representatives from Q150 will conduct the auditions on Monday, March 2 from 11.30 am to 1.30 pm at the Blackall Cultural Centre. The Q150 organisers of the auditions received a positive response from the Blackall region, but are hoping that more artists and performers will turn up on the day. They are particularly encouraging and welcoming those who did not nominate to attend the auditions.

Walk-ins welcome at Q150 Shed auditions

The 2009 Blackall Show is fast approaching so it is time to start work on those projects for the pavilions that are so looked forward to.

This year the craft section in the pavilion has been revamped by adding more sections and removing some that were no longer popular. There are now separate sections for scrapbooking, beading, cardmaking and woodwork. Also new this year is the poster competition, colouring competition and scarecrow competition.

To add some variety, the home brew section has been revived this year. The People’s Choice award will be set up in the art section for the public to vote on their favourite entry. The rodeo is planned for Sunday night, along with the ever-popular fireworks. Windy Wizard is also returning to keep everybody entertained.

The triathlon challenge will be held at the Blackall Aquatic Centre on Saturday, May 2, so now is the time to get into training. All age groups are catered for, ranging from under 8s to Open. Teams are also welcome.

The tug-of-war event will cater separate events for children and adults. Anyone interested in having a site, contact Lorelei for application forms.

New life for Blackall Show

The 82nd annual World Day of Prayer is being held in Blackall in the Anglican Church on Friday, March 6 at 7.30 pm. The theme this year is “In Christ we are many Members, yet One Body”.

Each year a different country prepares the service. This year, the women of Papua New Guinea, through prayers and powerpoint slides, will offer an insight into their religious and cultural celebrations and social issues. It is through the lens of these women that people are able to have a better understanding of “One Body in Christ”.

All the Christian churches throughout the world unite in prayer and fellowship on this day, the first Friday in March.

All (men, women and children) are most welcome to share in this service and a cuppa afterwards.

82nd World Day of Prayer

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KIDS CORNER with Eddie Emu

CHOICEQUEENSLAND ARTS COUNCIL’S ONTOUR ONSTAGE presents

Comedy. Circus. Animation. Four country women share the ridiculousness of being human.

Written & performed by Amanda-Lyn Pearson. Directed by Lewis Jones. Visuals by Sean Young.Sound by Brett Collery.

$25 (QAC Member discount & concessions apply) www.qac.org.au

Hosted by Blackall Arts Council

Blackall Cultural CentreFriday 13 March, 7.30pmTickets: Seymour’s Department Store, 4657 4889

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It’s cool to know about 000 The number to call in an emergency is 0-0-0. Ask an adult to show you how to dial 000 but remember not to call unless it is a real emergency. Get Down Low and Go Go Go Smoke rises to the ceiling. So, the best thing to do is crawl along the ground to the nearest way out and make sure you have a meeting place outside. Stop Drop & Roll If your clothes catch on fire stop where you are, drop to ground and cover your face with your hands, and roll over and over to put out the flames.

G’day and welcome. It was wonderful to see the people of Blackall showing their support on Sunday for the victims of the horrific fires in Victoria. When something as awful and devastating as this happens, it makes you wonder what you would do in the same situation. If you are like me and not very clued up on my fire

safety rules then make sure you check-out the fantastic website www.fire.qld.gov.au/kids. There is heaps to read on what to do in a fire, plus loads of games and fun stuff too. Let us not forget our northern cousins who have probably had enough of the wet season and are looking forward to a bit of sunshine to dry out their bones. Maybe we could send them our sunshine and they could send us some rain!! Have a good week and keep safe. Eddie

COMEDY CAPERS Q. What kind of witches are found in the desert? A. Sand witches! Q. What do you call a sleeping bull? A. A bulldozer!

Send all your jokes, recipes, poems and photos to Eddie Emu at barcooindependent@gmail.com or 108a Shamrock St, Blackall 4472

Ashlee, Ben and Harry Timms hanging with all their mates in Cloncurry

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Junior League Sign-On

Sign-on: Sunday March 8 4pmWhere: Blackall ShowgroundsPrice: $15/childAge groups: U6s, U8s, U10s, U12s, U14s, U16s

Free sausage sizzle & soft drink

Sign-on and play the Greatest Game of AllNew players: please provide copy of birth certificate

Any enquiries contact Peter Hauff on 4657 4461

Over the weekend, Scott Parry, Mark McKay and Dan Burton worked on the fencing around the horse swim area at the Blackall Race Course

***Students sign up for school-based traineeships

Blackall State School students Sara Aspinall and Robyn Leek signed on for a school-based traineeship on February 18. They join Tobin Aspinall, Justin Johnstone and Hamish Heard who are all doing mechanical school-based apprenticeships.

These students combine their regular school work in their senior phase of learning, with one day a week in the workplace, training from the Registered Training Organisation associated with their work area. While gaining skills and experience in the workplace, they are also earning points towards their Queensland Certificate of Education.

The business community of Blackall is to be congratulated on their support towards these programs over the years. State School Principal Jason Smith says that the percentage of students at the school provided with this type of employment opportunity would at least match and probably out-do most schools in Queensland.

Current employers are Guy’s Outback Workshop, Ian Kinsey Chemist, Blackall Memorial and Sports Club, Auto Pro Workshop and the Blackall Tambo Regional Council.

Sara Aspinall signs up for a traineeship with Busy at Work

Bernice Leek signs daughter Robyn’s traineeship agreement

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St Joseph’sWorkers of the week: the Principal’s award this

week went to Georgia Hayman for picking up the most rubbish at the swimming carnival and for helping others who are in her classroom. P/1 Billy Banks is always listening and trying to make the right choices in the classroom. He is a fantastic member of the class. 2/3/4 Jacob Dehennin for working hard and trying his best in all areas. 5/6/7 Tom Fletcher for showing what a fantastic sportsperson he is by supporting all students at the swimming carnival last week.

The annual St Joseph’s Swimming Carnival was held last week. Both teams, gold and red, competed in butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle and the individual medley. The red house took home the trophy while the gold house won the war cries with their army of not-so-many-gold gladiators.

Three records were broken on the night. The sportsmanship award was given to Tom Fletcher and the encouragement award went to Joshua Fisher.

The age champions were Wade Kangan and Ella Pearson for 9-years, Sam Fletcher, Pagan Arnold and Lauren Meehan-Johnson for 10-years, AJ Hauff and Tessa Doonar for 11-years and Tom Fletcher and Jamee Johnson for 12-years.

The year 6/7 class will be travelling to Camp Fairbairn in Emerald for their leadership camp from March 8 to 11. There they will be doing abseiling, rock climbing and watching a movie called ‘Hotel for Dogs’. School captains will also be decided at the camp.

The challenge cup is a netball and rugby league competition for Catholic Schools in the Rockhampton diocese. It will be held in Yeppoon at St Brendan’s College. Most of the year 6/7 class will be going and are really looking forward to playing at the competition. The team is called the ‘Western Wave’.

Computers have now been included in Friday whole school rotations. This term the year 6/7 class have been learning about the Kahootz 3 software, creating animated fantasy worlds with people and animals. Last Friday, St Joseph’s had a free dress day in aide of the Victorian bushfire appeal. Each of the students made a gold coin donation.

***Blackall State School

The Blackall State School Student Council have taken action on the rubbish around Blackall. Clean Up Australia Day will start at the school at 8.30 am on Sunday March 1, where all who arrive will be divided into groups and sent off to different parts of town.

Back at the school, there will be a BBQ provided by Blackall Tambo Regional Council Community Services. More than 50 school students are expected to attend. All community members, students and parents are welcome.

School News

The age champions at St Joseph’s swimming carnival proudly show their medals. Top from left: Lauren Meehan-Johnson, Pagan Arnold, Tessa Doonar, Sam Fletcher, Jamee Johnson and AJ Hauff. Bottom: Tom Fletcher and Wade Kangan

BLACKALL–TAMBO REGIONAL COUNCIL

POSITION VACANT CO-ORDINATOR BARCOO

FAMILY DAY CARE SCHEME Council is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic and suitably qualified person to co‐ordinate the Barcoo Family Day Care Scheme.  This  position  is  permanent  part‐time with  hours  of work  set  at  20  hours  per week.  The successful applicant will be required to be a current holder of a Blue Card (issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian) and a current Senior First Aid Certificate.  The applicant will also hold a Diploma /Degree  in Early Childhood Education or equivalent qualifications  in  the Child Care area.  Conditions  of  employment will  be  in  accordance with  the  Queensland  Local Government  Officers  Award  1998  and  Council’s  Enterprise  Bargaining Agreement.  For  more  information  about  this  Blackall  based  position,  please  obtain  an application  package  including  position  description  and  selection  criteria  by contacting;  

Tammy Smith – Human Resources Officer on 07 4654 6133 or emailing payroll@tambo.qld.gov.au 

 

Applications close, Friday 13th March 2009 by 12 noon Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PO Box 136 TAMBO QLD 4478

Ken Timms Chief Executive Officer

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On Monday, February 23, Bluelight took a delivery of 4 new Swagman canoes, complete with oars and a large number of life jackets, ranging in size from small child to adult.

The group is excited about these new items that will add to the ever-growing collection of outdoor equipment for the youth of Blackall to enjoy. Camping gear including 4 Oztrail tourer tents, 12 kingsize swags, a deluxe gazebo and other camping essentials are also expected to arrive.

“We are looking forward to an exciting year this year, getting to use all these fabulous new items”, President Brent Gerber said.

The Blackall Bluelight AGM and first general meeting for 2009 will be held on March 9 at 5.30 pm at Banks Park. Anyone is invited to attend, and all new faces and volunteers are welcome particularly with a plan for camping and canoeing expeditions.

A significant event this year is the Sportsmans Dinner, which is being held on Saturday, March 28 at the Cultural Centre. Jeff Thompson, also known as “Thommo”, one of Australia’s cricketing greats will be attending the dinner as the guest speaker.

There will be an auction house with items available to bid on and a lucky ticket prize and in all a great evening out is planned.

All of the money raised on the night will go directly back into helping the youth of Blackall.

“One of our main benefits from this fundraiser is to fund a qualified instructor to come and train people in the safe use of the climbing wall at the show grounds”, Kylie Banks said.

In conjunction with other interested parties, Bluelight will then offer climbing as a winter activity to all in Blackall and provide the opportunity for youth to participate in another activity.

“We would also like to purchase more sporting equipment so we don’t have to beg and borrow balls and bats when we have our family fun days in the park”, said Secretary Melissa McKay.

Widespread rain in surrounding areas meant that the Blackall Combined Agents yarded only 720 head of cattle at their first sale for 2009, held on Wednesday, February 18. Cattle were mainly from Blackall, Tambo and Yaraka areas. Meatworks cattle were in strong demand, along with fresh weaner heifers.

Arbie and Josie Smith, Shady Downs, Tambo sold Droughtmaster cross bullocks to average 164 c/kg, weighing 636 kg to return $1047/head.

Recruit Investments, Prairie Downs, Blackall sold Brahman cross bullocks to average 153 c/kg, weighing 586 kg or $898/head.

Jason and Anne Sprague, Neverfail, Blackall sold milk and two tooth steers to a top of 154.2 c/kg to average 511 kg or $773/head.

Fred and Daphne Rich, Tilbury, Blackall sold Devon cross cows for 131 c/kg weighing 605 kg to return $794/head.

Peel Northampton Downs P/L, sold Santa cows for 130 c/kg, weighing 609 kg or $793/head. They also sold heifers to 143 c/kg, weighing 535 kg to return $766/head.

Arbie and Josie Smith sold Charolais heifers for 144 c/kg, weighing 510 kg to return $735/head.

Tim and Kerry Joseland, Newhaven, Yaraka also sold Charolais heifers at 368 kg for 144 c/kg to return $531/head.

Harry and Susan Glasson, Greenlaw, Yaraka sold Santa cows to 135 c/kg weighing 549 kg to return $744/head.

Moorfield Grazing Co sold Hereford cows for 126 c/kg, weighing 575 kg or $726/head.

Les Thomas, Yaraka sold Santa steers for 182 c/kg, weighing 243 kg or $443/head.

Annette Harlow, Blackall sold Santa heifers to average 145 c/kg weighing 256 kg or $372/head.

Another fat and store sale was due to be held on Wednesday, February 25, while weaner and store sales are scheduled for March 12 and 26.

Rain reduces first cattle yarding for 2009

The Blackall branch of the QCWA, in conjunction with councillors Sally Cripps and

Jan Ross, invite you to join them at an

International Women’s Day breakfast

March 10 National Bistro

on Shamrock Sreet, Blackall 7.30 – 8.30 am

Be inspired by guest speakers within our own community

Menu – pancakes, fruit platter, ham & cheese croissants,

breakfast frittata, juice - $12

In Queensland the theme for the day is‘Our Women, Our State’. International Women’s

Day is the global day connecting women around the world and inspiring them to achieve

their full potential.

RSVP by March 3 Rebecca Parry – 4657 6123Anika Cameron – 4657 6544

Above: Tambo faith communities gathered for a memorial service for victims of the fires in Victoria

Above: Reverend Beth O’Neill gives the memorial service introduction to the Blackall community

Father Matthew Molony, Reverend Beth O’Neill, Commonwealth Bank acting branch manager Nikita Duthie and Peter Skewes were pleased to donate the money raised from the Blackall memorial service to the Australian Red Cross bushfire appeal

Above: Blackall State School student Stevie Harlow

Memorial services held in Blackall and Tambo on February 22 demonstrated two giving communities, with generous thoughts and donations to the victims of the bushfires in Victoria.

Barcoo Retirement Village AGM3pm Friday, March 13

Blackall Memorial and Sports Club

The Annual General Meeting for the Barcoo Retirement Village Committee will be held on Friday March 13 at 3pm at the Blackall Memorial and Sports Club.All interested persons are welcome to attend.

Enjoying the new Swagman canoes were police sergeants Luke Johnstone and Brent Gerber, with Mark McKay and Bluelight Kids Lauren, Fraser, Makenzie, Tahlia, Amber, Cooper and Kye

Bluelight receives new equipment

Fraser McKay was excited about the new Bluelight arrivals