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the bottle tree BULLETINMARANOA REGION COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER August 2019 | Issue 95

Aunty Lynette named Female Elder of the Year Because of Her We Can!

Gungarri Elder Aunty Lynette Nixon was named the 2018 NAIDOC Female Elder of the Year at an awards ceremony held in Sydney on July 13. Aunty Lynette is a respected Elder who has been recognised for her incredible contribution and service to the Indigenous community of South-West Queensland, and her outstanding contributions in bringing change to, and benefiting, the lives of others. Aunty Lynette was born in South West Queensland and bought up in a large aboriginal community surrounded by aunts, cousins, uncles and a rich culture she is now passing on to younger generations. After working on properties throughout the area, she married at 16 and raised 7 children.

Over the last 40 years Lynette has been involved in community development and Aboriginal politics through the Mitchell Aboriginal Housing Company and Gunggari Aboriginal Property Association she currently sits on the Board of Nalingu Aboriginal Corporation, Gunggari Native Title Aboriginal Corporation, Queensland Murray Darling Basin Committee and Murray Darling Basin - Northern Basin Aboriginal Nations. She is a founding member of Charleville and Western Area’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health and Goolburri Aboriginal Mobile Dental Service. Lynette is a national and international co-author with four editions of Binan Goonj: Bridging Cultures in Aboriginal Health and A Place to Call Home. In summary, the award-givers said “Aunty Lynette is the Cultural Keeper of Knowledge for Gunggari people. She is a story teller, sharing the importance of land, language, identity and cultural practices”. Congratulations and thank you!

Get your tickets to the Begonia Art Show opening!

Mungallala’s Wedding of the Year

In this month’s edition…

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National Cobb & Co Day

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Ellen Kehl, 18 years, of Roma is about to achieve her greatest dream as a highland dancer. Ellen has been selected in a team of 50 dancers from across the globe, to dance at the 2018 Edinburgh Military Tattoo in August in Scotland. The team of dancers from Canada, USA, Britain and Australia will first come together on July 26 to train for a week before performing at Edinburgh Castle twice a day for a month, on one of the most famous stages in the world. After more than 10 years of Highland dancing, and her previous experience in the OzScot Australia Dancing team, achieving a place in this renowned team for such a prestigious international event marks the pinnacle of Ellen’s dancing achievements and the realisation of a lifelong dream. Ellen was a member of the Roma Highland Dancing Studio for many years before moving to Toowoomba for University in 2017. She has continued dancing with the McGrath Highland Dance Studio, Toowoomba, where she is making the most of the opportunities highland dancing gives her. With the support of her teachers and family, and now sponsored by the Toowoomba Caledonian Society, she is overjoyed about this exciting opportunity and hopes to make her hometown of Roma proud.

Roma Creative Writers wish to invite all aspiring writers (or any novice scribblers) to enter their writing competition for this year. The competition closes on September 27, 2018. The sections are: Open Section for stories up to 3000 words, a Youth Section aged 13 to 17 years for stories up to 2000 words and a Youth Section aged up to 12 years for stories up to 1000 words. Prize money will be paid to the winning entries. Entry forms are available from the Roma Library and include conditions of entry. For out of town enquiries please email Carol Curran at c_curran@hotmail.com .

Roma Gun Club One of the youngest members of the Roma Gun Club, Maxwell Johnston, continues to impress taking out the High Gun and Number One Spot for Western Zone at the Club’s July Shoot. Other grade winners for the Western Zone Night Event were Ashley Mason, Veronica Forsyth, Maxwell Johnstone, Gareth Graham and Richard Morrison.

Maxwell is pictured below with one of the longest serving members of the club, Geoff Bryant, who started clay target shooting in the 50’s at the old Muckadilla Gymkhana events and with local legends of the sport such as Arthur Dean, Jeff Page and Bob McHugh. Geoff has represented at all levels of the sport and Maxwell is following in his footsteps, already attracting the attention of Queensland selectors and competing in open events. Muckadilla Rifle Club There was a great turn up to the July Shoot of the Muckadilla Rifle Club on the Eric Burey Range for the Club's, Sighting and 'Try Shooting Day'. Eight visitors under the tutelage of Club Captain Fred Hewitt and Robert Henderson, had the opportunity to fire Target Rifle in nice blustery conditions. The visitors enjoyed the instant 'Feedback' via the Clubs new Electronic Targets.

U3A President Geraldine Reardon invites all garden-buffs to attend a presentation by Adrian Allen, former co-ordinator of the Toowoomba Japanese Garden project. The Presentation will be held on Tuesday August 21, 2018 at 9:30am followed by morning tea at the Senior Citizens Hall, Bungil Street Roma. Originally from the UK, Adrian Allen has taught Geography and Asian Studies at universities around the world. In the 1980s, after establishing the Asian Studies Department at the Darling

Downs Institute of Advanced Education and a stint as Adjunct Associate Professor at Bond University, Allen decided to bring a little bit of Japan to ‘The Garden City’. He became coordinator of the Japanese Gardens Project, the largest community based initiative in Toowoomba at the time. Allen retired in 2003 to spend more time in his own garden. Everyone is welcome to attend and it promises to be a great morning!

August IN Roma | Muckadilla area

31 July Spray Drift Workshop 2-7pm @ Muckadilla Hall call 0407 678 574 to register. 18 Reminiscence exhibition opening @ Roma on Bungil Gallery 19 Poetry of Drawing Workshop 10am-4pm @ Roma on Bungil Gallery 21 Adrian Allen Presentation 9:30am @ Senior Citizens Hall 22 Breast Cancer Support Group Lunch 12pm @ The White Bull 25 St Johns Family Race Day @ Basset Park 26 Market Day 9am-1pm @ Moorelands Nursery

+EVERY Tuesday Roma Card Group @ CWA Rooms, 1:30-4:30pm +EVERY Wednesday in April the Muckadilla Whistle Stop is open! +EVERY 1st, 3rd & 5th Thursday Roma Toastmasters meet 7pm @ RSL +EVERY Saturday morning @ Library from 9am-11am J.P signing centre is open.

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Adrian Allen Presentation

Ellen Kehl will dance at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo in August.

Roma Gun Club members Geoff Bryant and MaxwellJohnstone.

Roma Gun Club grade winners from the July shoot

Roma on Bungil Gallery, 38-44 Hawthorne St Roma Qld 4455

Roma on Bungil Gallery, 38-44 Hawthorne St Roma Qld 4455 | Proudly supported by Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-12noon

Presented by Flying Arts Alliance Inc. and supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland

Official Exhibition Opening Saturday, 18 August at 5.30pm

Exhibition showing from 10 August until 23 September 2018 Sunday, 19 August artist Fiona Rafferty will host a workshop, for more

information contact secretary@romaonbungil.com.au

Image: Fiona Rafferty, Studio View—Mt Tamborine, 2015, Pen and Ink Hand-stitching, 600mm x 600mm (un-framed)

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A representative of the Muckadilla Community Association Incorporated attended the recent funeral of Jim Joliffe held at the Anglican Church in Mitchell. Mr Joliffe passed away peacefully on Thursday 5th of July 2018 and was was formerly the owner of "Gilmore's Mistake" north of Amby and more recently lived in Brisbane. Mr Joliffe was a well-known grazier in the Muckadilla district and had an interesting life, which included riding as an amateur jockey at the Muckadilla Race Course during the 1940’s and 1950’s. The thoughts and sympathies of the Muckadilla community are with the Jim’s family at this difficult time. Jim Joliffe at 95 was thought to be the oldest surviving Service Man or Woman named on the Muckadilla Commemoration Plaque. His name will be one of some 120 names to be inscribed on the Muckadilla Dedication Wall, giving recognition to former Muckadilla Service Men and Women. Foundations are currently being laid with the official dedication scheduled for Remembrance Day, 2018.

Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention training Workshop will be held on September 5 at the Roma Bowls Club and is free. They are aimed at educating, empowering and resourcing Australian local communities. For more information call 1800 100 024 or email lifeforce@wesleymission.org.au

Following on from the TopCrop Field day in March, Spray Drift Workshops will be held on Wednesday 31st July, at Muckadilla, 1st August at Surat & August 2 at Wallumbilla. Contact ConnectAg for venue details or to register on 0407 678 574.

August 2018

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Breast Cancer Support Group Lunch will be held on August 22 at 12pm at

the White Bull. Lunches are held on the 4th Wednesday of the month.

Vale Jim Joliffe

Mental Health Workshop

Jim Joliffe served in the Royal Australian Navy during World War 2.

Around the Ridges - Roma Photo Gallery

Bill Albeck and Michael Maloney inspecting the newly erected guttering and painting of the Wallumbilla Lodge Building. This was formerly the Saint John the Baptist Church for the Church of England Congregation. Coincidentally, Saint John the Baptist is also the Patron Saint of Freemasonary.

Roma Golf Club President, Mark Hall, advises that the following events are being held during August - Sunday 12: the Mayoral Golf Day for trophies from Golders of Roma, Saturday 18: 4 Ball Best Ball Stroke Championships, Sunday 19: Second Round. For info on other events please contact Roma Golf Club.

L-R Roma and District Toastmasters Club Changeover Dinner with Members Elwyn Brookes, George Mehay, Ray Howson and Ben Huntly admiring the Toastmaster of the Year Trophy. Later Area Director Joe Abbott from Tara announced that Ray Howson was the winner for 2017-18.

Bill Vierveyzer (centre) with his Office Bearers of Raphael Lodge and Visitors at the Changeover held at the Masonic Centre in Jackson Street Roma. Visitors came from Brisbane, Mitchell and Wallumbilla and Roma.

The Roma Lions installed a new Board on June 23, 2018. On the Left is Paul Hutchinson (Immediate Past President) next to new 2018-2019 President Ollied Dowd. If you are interested in joining the Lions Club call David Knowles on 0427 354 667.

Raylie Young with some of the trove of Scouting history found while cleaning out the Scout Hall. The framed Scout Uniform belonged to Ernie Buckley at around 15 Years of age. He enlisted in the RAAF & was killed at 19 in Great Britain.

SAVE THE DATE Market Day @ Moorelands Bush Nursery on Sunday August 26, 9am-1pm. Funds will be raised for the local Ambulance Committee on the day. Contact Leesa Murray on 0403174450 for more info.

U3A President Geraldine Reardon introducing the 21 Courses on offer for the coming term at the University of the Third Age to the interested Members at the Senior Citizens Hall in Roma.

Members of the The Wallumbilla Hospital Auxiliary and Corona Freemanson’s Lodge of Wallumbilla are pictured here with an examination chair purchased for hospital patients. The groups combined fundraising to purchase the chair that will no doubt be put to good use by the community.

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Mitchell | Amby | Mungallala At the 22 Mile Creek, on the banks of the Maranoa, where three water sources meet they gathered. Everyone took part in a welcoming, traditional smoking ceremony, as their ancestors had done for many years before them. They gathered in memory of Aboriginal Elder Aunty Irene Ryder who among her many achievements had a natural ability to bring people together. Ngulalma ngalinda in Gunggari Language means “Because of Her We Can” The Maranoa River is used by Gunggari women for physical, social and emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Over 25 Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists from all over Australia along with many locals shared conversations and created vibrant and meaningful art through music, weaving, dying, painting and etching. They also learnt about bush foods and medicines which they collected along the banks of the river and surrounding bush. The artists learnt how the wild orange plays a big part in women’s healing along with the emu bush for social and emotional wellbeing and sandalwood for spiritual wellbeing, whether it be the bark, roots, leaves or twigs each plays an intricate part in their lives. What could be more fitting than to start each morning with the beautiful Jabbin Jabbin (Morning Song) taught by Saereva Mitchell and improvised by Vanessa, Erik and family. The old piano that was used for this song was taken down to the sight and slowly over the days dismantled and pieces used in different ways to create music. Aunty Olive Murphy shared her stories of times past, listeners sat silent as the breeze echoed her words through the leaves of the big old gum trees and along the river banks.The three day arts immersion ended with a showcase of the artist’s work at the Mitchell Hall along with video and still images taken by Greg and Emma Harm from Tangible Media and some amazing sounds created by Vanessa & Erik from Clocked Out. “What an amazing experience that the Gunggari community have shared with us. The artists have left full with inspiration and awe. Thankyou!” said coordinator Jude Roberts.

Amby Branch QCWA held a successful afternoon at Muckadilla recently where members and visitors sewed shopping bags to

replace the banned plastic bags. Participants also swapped a number of suitable and easy patterns for a variety of shopping bags so they can continue producing them at home. Amby Branch held their Annual General Meeting followed by the International Luncheon featuring Germany on July 18 at Amby Hall. The branch will also raise funds for the QCWA State disaster fund which assists Queenslanders in time of flood, fire and drought when they cater the ‘Share Your Craft Day at Springhill Country Craft Retreat on August 18.

Another awesome weekend was had on June 23 for the girls and adults from the Mitchell Magpies Netball Club. They rose early and travelled to St George to compete against the under 8’s, under 10’s and 12 and over open team from the St George Netball Assoc. It was great to see the effort put in from so many families who came to support the teams. The girls from both sides were well presented and full of energy as they proudly ran onto the courts in their uniforms eager for the days play. Kristy and Maryann Russell, coaches for the Mitchell Magpies were impressed with how well the girls overcame the unfamiliar bitumen courts, so very different from the grass courts they train on, to compete against the well-polished

St George teams. Kelsey Davies an outstanding, agile player from St George, was a pleasure to watch as she placed herself just in the right spot to receive and send the ball each time. The girls look forward to playing St George again in Mitchell on July 29!

It was a first for a group of 8 young children from Mitchell and District Little Athletics who made the early morning, chilly trip to Dulcacca on June 30 to compete in the 12th Annual Dulaccca Winter Athletics Carnival. The day was filled with track and field events, resulting in places and ribbons for the Kenafake, Bowen, Hindle and Pearce families to be proud of.

On Saturday August 18 bring your craft along to Springhill Country Craft Retreat at Amby to show or sell. There will be lots of food, novelties, stalls and displays. Funds raised go to the RFDS, Cancer research, Anglican Church & QCWA State Disaster fund. All welcome! Phone 46231601 to book a stall.

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Wed 1 A Mansfield & A Gill

Fri 3 J & H Byrnes

Mon 6 K Rush & D Pownall

Wed 8 B Sokoll & A Phillips

Frid 10 D McCarrol & G Pearce

Mon 13 L Martin & M Harris

Wed 15 A Mansfield & L Phillips

Fri 17 D Hunt & S Burns

Mon 20 J Irwin & J Tattaum

Wed 22 D Moore & J Maudsley

Frid 24 St Patrick’s School

Mon 27 B Treasure & C Mackay

Wed 29 L Phillips & L Sullivan

Fri 31 K Irwin & E Halpin

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Mitchell Magpies Netball

Mitchell Little A’s

Share your Craft Day

Beautiful print and charcoal sketch from Ngulalma ngalinda.

Combined Mitchell & St George 12 and over Open Team.

Combined Mitchell & St George U8 & U10 Teams.

Mitchell Little Athletics kids at the Dulacca Carnival

Amby QCWA Report

Sue Saunders, Leearna Saunders, Saraeva Mitchell, Aunt Lynette Nixon, Vicki Saunders at the art showcase in the Mitchell Hall (photo Tangible Media)

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Ever wanted to ride a camel or race a pig? Well you’ll get the chance to do both at Mitchell’s Camel and Pig Races hosted by the Mitchell Show Society on Saturday August 25, 2018 at the Showgrounds. The camel races will feature a Calcutta race program along with the Camel Cup final. Come and enjoy a great family fun day for all. Proceeds from the event got to the Mitchell Show Society and the next annual Mitchell Show. The pig races and sweeps, novelty races, market stalls, entertainment, bar and canteen will be operating all day. The Mitchell Show Society is also looking for people to help out at the Camel Races - even a couple of hours help would be much appreciated! They are looking for ticket sellers and help with other general duties plus anyone willing to help for a couple of hours as bar staff. Many hands make light work! For further information please contact Steve Hancock at Landmark 0488439588.

Through a State Government Community Sustainability Action Grant, staff and children at Mitchell EEC have been able to develop a Community Garden. Families and community members came to our first garden day and helped weed and plant out donated plants. A big thanks to Mitchell Hardware for the donation of plants. The gardens are looking great and are available for any community members to come in and help themselves to fresh vegetables and fruit.

All members of the Mungallala community were invited to a wedding (of sorts) on the July 8 2018. The Wedding Planners, Karen Timmins and Jacqui Beale, ensured that everyone was dressed appropriately for the “Wedding of the Year”. The day commenced at 9:30am with morning tea, provided by the

Mungallala Parents and Citizens Association, and served by Kylie Hindle, representing the P&C. These refreshments ensured brains were working for the arduous task ahead, locating the reception over an 80 km trek through the Mungallala countryside. The Ceremony commenced from 9:30 am until 11:00am, with guests leaving at 10 minute intervals, for an Observation Car Rally. All wedding party guests were provided with cryptic instructions to reach the reception, collecting appropriate items and information along the way. Wedding guests, in vehicles, enjoyed the views, drive and learning a little more about the surrounding area. Once at the reception venue, wedding party guests in vehicles were joined by other guests that had been invited to the reception. This ensured that all community members were able to celebrate this inaugural event. The wedding breakfast, Sausage Sizzle, supported much friendly banter followed by speeches and appropriate wedding photography. This event was very successful, with all participants requesting other similar events (Observation Car Rally’s), on an annual basis. The gift register kept everyone happy with Wayne and Karen Dingle gifted first prize and Taneeka Dingle gifted first prize for junior attendees. Alan Wehl was gifted two bottles of wine, from the Mungallala Progress and Sporting Association Inc. Raffle. Many other lucky recipients enjoyed gifts for successfully locating the reception. Save the date - The Mungallala Progress and Sporting Association Inc., therefore, request that you mark Sunday July 7, 2019 for the next Observation Car Rally, theme to be posted in the Bottle Tree Bulletin closer to the date.

August IN Mitchell | Amby | Mungallala area

4 Beekeeping Workshop @ Crochantigh 18 Share Your Craft Day @ Springhill Country Craft Retreat 24 Booringa Art Exhibition @ Mitchell on Maranoa Gallery 25 Camel & Pig Races @ Showgrounds 25 Garden Day @ Julie Birkett’s Garden +EVERY Friday 9-10am FREE fun fitness at Mungallala Hall, all welcome! +EVERY Thursday Mens Shed meets @ Old SES Shed 5:30pm, Wednesdays 8:30-12pm. +EVERY Sunday services @ All Saints Anglican Church

A very Mungallala wedding

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Maranoa Garden Club Garden Day August 25th @ 9:30am - Julie Birkett’s Home

@ 72 Pinelands Lane, Forrest Vale Road Mitchell. Please BYO coffee mug, chair and a

plant to swap, all welcome!

4TH AUGUST 2018 (SAT) 1-4PM BEEKEEPING Get Set For Spring Presented by local beekeeper Clem Boughen.

Bring a plate to share for afternoon tea.

Cost is free.

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Massey Lane, travel 4kms, entrance on the right.

Facebook: Roma Bee Keeping Club

Phone: Judith 0427 324489

Shannon

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

Mitchell Camel & Pig Races

Saturday 25 August 2018

Mitchell Showgrounds Gates open 11.30am

First Race 1pm

Entry: Children (11 & under) FREE Secondary Students (12 to 17 years) $5

Adults (18 & over) $20

SEE YOU THERE!

Enquiries: Steve Hancock: 0488 439 588 Lainie Morris: 0427 232787

Pig Races & Sweeps

Auctions for Camels

Jockeys appointed

Novelty Races

Market Stalls

Musical Entertainment by DJ Johnny Mac

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EEC Community Garden

The winner of the Mitchell Freemason's charity raffle was Mr Chris Bohun of Morven. Thank you to the local community for their continued support, without whom we could not do our charity work!

Raffle Winner

The wild Mungallala wedding family in their “finery”.

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Jess Schofield teaches maths, robotics and technologies at the Injune State School and is the STEAM coordinator (science, technology, engineering, arts, maths). She was recently internationally recognised as LEGO’s Australian Teacher of the Year and travelled to the awards ceremony in Boston, USA in June. Jess won the award for her Robot Olympics project where students constructed and programmed robotic athletes. LEGO believes this project is one that could be replicated around the world. Congratulations Jess – you have done Injune proud! Rugby tragics Principal Rob Nowlan and HPE teacher Michael Tucker have also had success in recent months, teaming up to coach the Darling Downs Under 18s Rugby Union in the state championships held in Brisbane in May. Both men were on the selection panel and due to the tyranny of distance could only train the team for one weekend in Toowoomba. Despite this erratic lead-up and an unusual number of injuries Michael and Rob guided the team into the Grand Final where they narrowly lost to the Gold Coast. Six of the Darling Downs players were selected for the Combined State Schools team, which is a credit to their coaching team. Well done Rob and Michael.

A message from Injune Rodeo President Ken Fien, which goes to show the community effort involved in staging an event of this size: “Another rodeo is done and dusted I would like to thank everyone involved in making the day a success. Firstly thanks to Maranoa Regional Council for preparing the grounds, the generator for the canteen and truck for the rubbish. Thanks to Fiona, Wendy and her offsiders. Thanks to all our sponsors whom without their support it would be impossible to run a rodeo let alone a successful one.

Thanks to Matt Bidgood and everyone who did a stint in the bar. Thanks to the ladies in the secretaries box for keeping everything on track and dealing with the odd drama. Special thanks to Cheryl Tarry and Yvonne Finger for their assistance. Thanks to the girls in the canteen - everybody loved the food. Thanks to the cancer council ladies on the gate. Thanks to Jamal Hamilton and the boys for the entertainment. Thanks to our local announcer Jack Johnson. Thanks to Peter Sheehan for

the roundup and scarifying of the arena and to John Sands with the water truck. Thanks to all the Tooloombilla rodeo committee members who helped, to Clem Faulkner for driving the courtesy bus all night and to Debbie Duff for taking photos. Thanks to all the judges, shute bosses, pickup men, bullfighters, stock contractors, and competitors; and last but not least thanks to our committee for all your work before, during and after – it’s a pleasure working with you.”

Injune was the place to be during the school holidays with plenty of activities for the kids including library sessions, barefoot bowls, movie nights with a sausage sizzle, a skateboarding workshop and a teddy bear picnic. The kids even mingled at the hall with the Big Lift QUT students who were in town for their annual help out. Long lunches have also been a feature in the district recently. The Santos sponsored Seniors Luncheon was held in the hall on July 6 and an RFDS lunch was held at Tooloombilla Homestead for the RFDS on June 24. Ten members of the RFDS board attended the lunch as part of a tour to meet country people who fundraise. The Tooloombilla

Rodeo Committee, who raise money through various events including the rodeo and campdraft, took the opportunity to present the board members with a cheque for $20,000 – proceeds from just twelve months fund raising. Well done Tooloombilla!

August IN Injune area 1-15 Dusty Dreams Under Country Skies at Injune Creek Gallery 18-31 Grandma’s Legacy in Yarns at Injune Creek Gallery 18-19 Injune’s Creative Odyssey All Contact Injune Library on 4626 0502 for regular activities

+EVERY Friday Fitness 7-8am and 8:15-9:15am. +EVERY 2nd & 4th Sunday, 5pm Injune Churches Together

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Rodeo Thanks

School holiday fun at the skateboarding workshop (Kim Green).

Jess Schofield in Boston, USA receiving her award as Lego Teacher of the Year.

Big kids and little kids mingle as Injune State School students meet with university students from QUT (Kim Green).

Holiday fun in the Injune Library (Kim Green).

At the Tooloombilla RFDS lunch were Peter Brennan, Michael Burnett, Dan Twist, Noel Hill, Bruce Scott, Warren Wilson, Dr Desley Marshall, Nino Di Marco, Sue Wilson, Maree Brennan, Tom Hartley, Annie Hill, Mark Gray, George Hill, Russel Postle, Georgie Sommerset, Robert Stable. Missing from Photo Sandra Hartley and Ian Finlayson.

Checking out the new ultrasound at Injune MPHS – from left – Dr Susan Evans, Registered Nurse Beth Thompson, Director of Nursing Shirley Tyrie and Dr Phillip Barbour

New Ultrasound for Injune

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Injune took the honour of being the first ever location for an exhibition by talented Emerald photographer Bindi Nadler when Dusty Dreams Under Country Skies opened on Thursday July 5 at the Injune Creek Gallery. Bindi’s prints lovingly portray life on the land; most are taken on either Kensington, the cattle property she grew up on, or St Helens where she now lives with husband Anthony. Bindi’s work is noted for its rich colour, whether that be the honeyed tones of a horse eye, striking sunsets or golden afternoon light around aged sheds. All visitors on opening night found a country image they could relate to. The exhibition will run until August 15. Following Bindi’s exhibition will be Grandma’s Legacy in Yarns, an exhibition by Hulda Perrett, which will open at noon on August 18 and be on display until October 3. In other arty news Injune’s fourth annual Creative Odyssey will be held on August 18 and 19. An Initiative of Injune Arts and supported by Maranoa Regional Council and the Regional Arts Development Fund, this weekend extravaganza at the Injune Hall will offer six professional tutors over 23 workshops. Workshops will include a diversity of arts and crafts such as covered lampshades, creative crocheting, boom gel

stain, fabric jewellery, garden sculptures, art of book folding and shibori fabric dyeing. There are 230 spots available for workshops. Most are run for just 3 hours with the opportunity for all participants to complete their project. The entire program is suitable for beginners with no experience necessary but participants must be over of the age of 16. Registration for workshops opens 9am Sunday July 29 and will close at 5pm on Friday August 10. Catering will be provided. For more information contact Sue Pukallus on 4623 3838.

Injune Arts

4TH ANNUAL

Injune’s Creative Odyssey

Injune Memorial Hall

Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th August 2018. Doors Open 8am – 4pm.

23 – Workshops in the following Creative Fields. Covered Lampshades – Boom Gel Stain.

Powertex - Garden Sculptures. Book Folding - Creative Crocheting.

Fabric Necklaces – Shibori Fabric Dyeing. Creative Challenges – repurpose a tin can.

Create an all purpose shopping bag made from recycled/up styled materials.

Registration for Workshops Open- 9am Sunday 29th July.

Registration Closes - 5pm Friday 10th August . For More Information and Registration- Phone Sue 46233838

Participants must be over 16 years. Collect Registration form and workshop list from Injune Library or

download from Facebook page – Injune’s Creative Odyssey. Numbers are limited per workshop so avoid disappointment and register early.

An Initiative of Injune Arts

Supported by Maranoa Regional Council And the Regional Arts Development Fund.

1. At the opening of Dusty Dreams Under Country Skies were Sue Pukallus and Fiona Caffey 2.Trish Seng and Brigid Price at the opening of Dusty Dreams Under Country Skies 3. Photographer Bindi Nalder at the opening of her first exhibition at the Injune Creek Gallery(photos: Mandy McKeesick)

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On 14 August 1924, the last Cobb & Co Coach in Australia ran from Surat to Yuleba. This year, the Yuleba community will mark 94years since the last run with a street parade from the school to Garth Cox Park in period dress along other community activities This was the end of 70 years of horse drawn mail delivery, passengers and freight being delivered by horse and coach. Coach No 112 a white coach was built at Charleville and completed the last run on the Mail Service 177 (Surat to Yuleba) and is on display in the Cobb & Co Museum in Toowoomba on loan from the National Museum in Canberra. Starting in Victoria in 1853, Cobb & Co Coach runs were essential to the development of our great land from Queensland all the way to the scarcely explored country in Western Australia. Coach travel was considered first class travel even with dust, heat, floods, insects and cramped conditions and the possibility of Bushrangers. Cobb and Co is part of many, many communities in Australia and we invite individuals, schools, historical groups, community groups and Councils to revisit and celebrate their links and history each year on 14 August.

Bendemere hosted their annual Shield at the Wallumbilla Showgrounds Sunday June 17. The day ran well, albeit a bit chilly! Riders Kealey Harland, Dallas Price, Billy Harland, Claire Harland, Keonie Proud and Lauren Harland had a great day, with everyone winning ribbons. The club wishes to thank Melina Collier for taking on the role of organising and operating the canteen and to Troy Graham who helped on the day. Neither Melina nor Troy are club members so their generosity of giving up their

time to help out is truly appreciated. Thank you also to Graham Swan who helped with time keeping and the score sheets for 3 groups. Results are as follows: Bendemere came third in the march past where we showcased our brand new banner. Age Champions: G group:- Claire Harland – third age champion Dallas Price – first age champion F group:- Kealey Harland – second age champion Although I Group is non-competitive, Rider Class remains a judged event. Bendemere riders Lauren Harland and Keonie Proud came first in their respective groups, well done! Congratulations to Maranoa who won the Shield. Thank you to the following sponsors: Midwest Rural Traders, Brenorrs, Horse Torque, Newrybar Rugs, Goodwoods Saddlery, Riverina Stockfeeds, Landmark Mitchell and Sunshine Hardware & Rural.

The children from Yuleba and Wallumbilla will not want to return to school following a fantastic holiday program. Everyone was kept very busy by a multitude of activities from Laser Skirmish to Skateboarding and a trip to the Darling Downs Zoo as well as a week of Storm Co Activities, a First Aid Course plus much more. The biggest day of course was the trip to the Darling Downs Zoo where a 30 strong bus load left home at 4.30 am to enjoy a day of adventure and animals. Everyone agreed it was worthwhile and thanks the Bendemere Blue Light Association for sponsoring the trip.

Noonga hall was the morning tea stop for the Injune Tourism group who undertook a tour of the region following the heritage trail. It was a brisk morning and the group welcomed a warm cuppa and cake. The brands display was of great interest and Brian Leahy gave a brief talk about the history of the district as well as his association with Noonga School and the Hall.

On June 18, Mayor Tyson Golder and Councillors Jan Chambers and Geoff McMullen attended the Jackson and Noonga Community Council Meeting. The 3 R’s (Rates, Rubbish and Roads) were discussed amongst other issues. If you would like a copy of the minutes, please contact Fiona Sinnamon. The community appreciated the input of the Mayor and councillors. The next meeting will be held in Jackson on Monday September 24.

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4 Multi-Vendor Auction 10am @ Noonga 14 National Cobb & Co Day Parade & Activities in Yuleba

+EVERY Tuesday Metafit & Circuit Training 5:30pm @ Yuleba Tennis Courts +EVERY Friday Pilates @ Noonga 9:00am

National Cobb & Co Day

Storm Co at the Yuleba Hall during the School Holidays

School Holiday Fun

Laser Skirmish Action was part of the holiday fun

National Cobb & Co day will be held on August 14

Skateboarding with Jay Hetherington from the Gold Coast

Maddison Murphy, Ainsley Lawson and Annie Moss Feeding an Ostrich

Bendemere Pony Clubbers ready for the March Past

Injune Tourism Visit

Meeting with Council

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The son of Yuleba butchers Thomas ‘TV’ and Nora Murphy (nee Finnigan), John Keith Murphy was born at Wallumbilla Hospital on October 17, 1936. He left

school at 13 to work in the family butchery, while his mother operated the store next door. John met Lorraine Markey at a

Jackson dance and they married in 1959. Together, they ran Murphy’s General Store at Yuleba for over 20 years, relocating when fire destroyed the original building. John also owned and ran the Yuleba and Dulacca butcheries, before building the Wallumbilla Butchery in 1981, which he ran until 1998 when he and Lorraine retired to their Yuleba farm. A Justice of the Peace, John helped establish the Yuleba Ambulance and also served as the Yuleba Fire Brigade President/First Officer for 31 years. Son Patrick was born in 1960 and daughter Penny in 1966. In 1972, beloved Pat died from a brain tumour but John and Lorraine were blessed with two more daughters - Cherie (1973) and Tammy (1976). John and Lorraine sold their farm to Tammy and husband Jason in 2003 when John’s health deteriorated. In 2005, vascular disease led to the amputation of his right leg but ever-optimistic John enjoyed 13 more wonderful years with his wife, children and grandchildren John was surrounded by his family when he passed away on June 4 at his home at Meringandan. On June 15, he was buried at the Yuleba Cemetery. The Murphy family is grateful for the many friends and customers that John cherished throughout his life-time. They deeply appreciate the kind tributes expressed at the time of John’s passing and wish a big thank you to all those who brought delicious fare to share at John’s Wake. For a complete copy of John’s eulogy (or if anyone did not receive his church service booklet), please email Cherie@quietdawn.org.

A large group of Bendemere Garden Club members travelled north of Roma to Shane and Jenny Ferry’s property “Wataview” for a lovely afternoon. Everyone enjoyed the beautiful view as well as the stunning garden. Amazing features of the garden included the stony river bed, waterfall into the fish pond with bridge and windmill at the front of the house framed by a beautiful lawn. Hidden gems around the garden included sculptures of brolgas and sheep, mosaic of flowers, scarecrow, vegetable garden and fruit trees as well as a secret garden. Jenny addressed the meeting and spoke about the garden’s journey from 2004 and how they have the challenge of a high ph. She also talked about plans for the future which include a “Free Flight Aviary “. The guest speaker for the day was John

Downes, a horticulturalist expert on orchids, roses and lawns. He happily answered many gardening questions especially about orchids. John gave a display of rose pruning and tips on keeping roses healthy which every one appreciated. An excellent afternoon tea was enjoyed by everyone and the raffle winners were Florence Price, Shane Ferry and Muriel Stewart. The Bendemere Garden Club would like to thank Jenny and Shane for hosting such a lovely day.

Noonga events for August and September Multivendor Clearance Sale: Noonga’s Multivendor Clearance Sale will be held on August 4. Please see the poster for details of commission and list of some of the items for sale. Seniors Day: Once again Noonga will be hosting a Seniors Day celebration. Doors will open at 10.00 am and the day will conclude at 1.30 following lunch. There will be market stalls and a mega cent auction at $2 a sheet. You only need to bring your memories of Noonga and enjoy the Noonga past to present

reminiscences. Noonga two-day tennis championships: First weekend of September (1-2) Saturday and Sunday. Open ladies and Men’s singles knock out competition and A,B and C division for Ladies, Men’s and Mixed Doubles. Stay tuned form further information Junior sporting achievements Junior tennis coaching with Bri Speed was a huge success during school holidays. Students were able to improve their game in addition to learning the techniques of scoring on paper. Payton Leahy took out the Tara Open ladies singles and was runner up with her good friend Darcy Hubbard, of Chinchilla, in the Ladies doubles. Payton is also currently ranked second in the Tennis Queensland Junior development series for girls under 15. Monty Hindman was selected in the Western Downs under 35 team which played in the rugby league carnival at Kingaroy over the holidays. The team played very well and came fourth. On July 21, Monty is off to Maroochydore for Cross Country State Trials representing the South West.

August 2018

Noonga Notes

Vale John Keith Murphy

Bendemere Garden Club

Noonga’s Major Fundraiser Multi-Vendor Auction

Saturday August 4th @Noonga hall & Recreation grounds

22km No rth of Jackson on Jackson-Wandoan Auction commencing @ 10am, GST exempt, some items with reserves Canteen, BBQ & bar operating on day.

NO Eftpos facilities available, Cash or Cheque with ID.

Toyota Landcruiser ute 1984 model, FJ series, Petrol 130000km; XP Falcon ute 1963 runs well; Honda CT 125 motorbike; Boom spray; 14ft Stessl Edge tracker with Suzuki 4ph motor on Ruhle trailer; Viking 42” cut ride on mower; Spa bath – large hexagon shape; Electric saw NEW Ryobi 254mm deluxe compound mitre benchtop saw; cattle scales; Fibreglass canopy for Nissan ute; electric motor; dingy; electric heater; canvas canopy for Nissan ute; Lindsyl hoist; Rotary Hoe; Patio chairs; padded/cloth patio seat; single swag; three seater lounge; oil heater; camping sink; single sleeping bag; single bed with mattress; various kitchen items; tools; pot plants; shuttles; fish tank accessories; single egg shell magnetic mattress; single foam mattress; portable clothes hanger; bed side tables; wooden baby cot & pram; metal display unit; cane baskets; heater; Tupperware containers; 3 stools; ironing board; 2 x twin tub washing machines; Everhot slow combustion stove; tennis court roller (no motor attached); poultry; double bunk bed; Mobileco Buzz saw with BS motor; food hydrator new; treadmill; 80 Electric fence insulators; Rotary Hoe; 1.5 ton Floor vack; Donald Wire Strainers; 2 x 62-203 small tyre rims; 3x saddles; box kids books; 2 x boxes Blue line poly fittings; Gas Heater; Ryobi ESR2400A shredder; Hammock; full length mirror; Antique Pine Chair; dishwasher; TV unit; Baking items; Bread Maker; Electric frying pan; Ironing press; Glass top outdoor table; Many Many kitchen items; kids leggo; Many more kitchen & household and shed items not listed. More information to register your items phone Polly Leahy 46276483

Payton Leahy with the Tara Open Ladies Tennis Trophy

Quick break from tennis coaching with Bri Speed at Noonga

Shane and Jenny Ferry hosted a successful Garden Day

Brian Leahy addressing the Injune Tourism group who visited Noonga

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Surat Meals on Wheels recently received the Volunteering Impact Award at the 2018 Queensland Volunteering Awards, held during National Volunteer Week. Meals on Wheels Surat’s volunteer program’s expertise and outstanding effort has been recognised as pivotal and life-changing in the wider community. Congratulations to the administrative team, volunteers and other individuals who have contributed to make Meals on Wheels Surat a successful organisation and integral part of the community. The Volunteering Impact Award recognises the organisations positive, measurable and enduring impact of their volunteer program within the Queensland community.

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Fun & games for all • Raffles • Bottle top auction

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT by Cathy Drummond

Light eats & cold drinks available for purchase Sausage Sizzle lunch cooked by Surat Lions Club

• Fancy Dress for children • Children are encouraged to dress up as their favourite movie or

TV character for a chance to win! (prize awarded for best male & female costume)

For more information please contact Wendy on 0407 260 879

All proceeds from the day will be donated to The Smith Family Foundation

The Smith Family is a national, independent children's charity helping disadvantaged Australians

to get the most out of their education, so they can create better futures for themselves.

Jay Hetherington from Gold Coast Skateboarding held a session in Surat as part of the Maranoa School Holiday Program. The kids enjoyed learning some new tricks!.

A young skater having fun at the Surat school holiday workshop.Jay and his skate crew in Surat

Surat Skaters

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Like the weather, the Surat Arts scene is heating up this August with workshops and exhibitions a-plenty. Lexie Antonio and Teresa Mundt’s kaleidoscopic exhibition of quirky art entitled ‘On the Bright Side’ will be showing at Surat on Balonne Gallery until August 12, 2018. If you enjoy ‘On the Bright Side’ you can join Teresa Mundt for a ‘Walk on the Wild Side’, a workshop that promises to provide an unconventional introduction to acrylics on the weekend of August 11 and 12. Meanwhile down the road at Begonia, the P&C Association will be hosting an Art Show featuring works from artists throughout Queensland and New South Wales alongside the students masterpieces.The opening will be held from 11am-4pm on July 29 and tickets include a canapé style lunch and grazing table. A full bar will be available plus there

are plenty of raffles and lucky door prizes to be won. Part proceeds from the Art Show will be donated to ‘Rise for Ruby Rose’. If these great arts initiatives get your creative juices flowing, why not channel them into photography and start working on your entries for the 2019 edition of Surat’s In Focus Photography Competition and Exhibition? The exhibition will be officially opened on April 6 2019 and entries close on March 22nd. For more information contact the Surat on

August IN Surat area July 29 Begonia State School Art Show 30 June - 12 August Bright Side Exhibition @ Surat on Balonne Gallery 5 Family Fun Day @ Surat Rec Grounds 11-12 Walk on the Wild Side @ Surat Supper Room 25 Surat Riverside Markets @ Riverside Parklands

+EVERY Monday 9am Surat Plagroup Pals @ The Hub. +EVERY Friday Surat Card Ladies @ The Hub 9am-12pm +EVERY 1st Sunday Family Worship +EVERY 2nd Sunday Mass at Catholic Church + EVERY 4th Sunday Anglican Service

August 2018

SURAT SOCIAL TOUCH FOOTY

PLEASE NOTE THIS PROGRAM IS FOR 16+ ONLY

When: Monday 14th May

(continuing weekly) Time: 4.30pm- 5.30pm

Where: Rec Oval

Don’t forget your hat, water bottles & shoes!

Afternoon Tea Supplied

FREE EVENT

COME ALONG AND GET ACTIVE !!

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Begonia State School Art Show

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Spray Drift Workshop @ Muckadilla

1 2 3 4 Multi-Vendor Auction @ Noonga

Beekeeping Workshop @ Crochantigh Muckadilla

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ‘Wonder’ movie screening @ Mungallala

Walk on the Wild Side workshop @

Surat

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National Cobb & Co Day

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BAG Meeting @ MItchell

17 18* Share Your Craft Day @

Amby Grandma’s

Legacy opens @ Injune Gallery

Injune’s Creative Odyssey

19 Drawing

Workshop @ Roma on Bungil

Gallery

Injune’s Creative Odyssey

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Adrian Allen Presentation @

Roma

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Breast Cancer Support Group Lunch @ Roma

23 24 Booringa Art Exhibition @

Mitchell

25 Mitchell Camel & Pig

Races Surat Riverside

Markets St Johns Family

Race Day @ Roma

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Market Day @ Moorelands

Nursery, Roma

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August 2018

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September 2018 1-2 Noonga Tennis Championships

5 Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Training @ Roma Bowls Club

24 Jackson and Noonga Community Council Meeting @ Jackson

*18 August Reminiscence Opening @ Roma on Bungil Gallery

Come ride a Camel or race a pig at

Mitchell this month!