The Passion Sheet • Quairading’s official newsletter since 1968 •

Thursday 23rd November 2017

Produced by the Quairading CRC Call: (08) 9645 0096

Email: quairading@crc.net.au Deadline: 10:00am each Thursday

OUT & ABOUT CONGRATULATIONS: Seth White, what a legend! First over in men’s cricket, 4 for 0, including a hat trick. Good onya Boogs. Luv Big brother and Big Daddy (all at the age of 12!) QUAIRADING GARDEN & GIFTS: In store now Fairy Houses and Fairies. Gift lines, pots and hanging baskets. Plenty of plants. ‘Name the Flower” competition; come in store and name the mystery flower (common name is fine). First correct entry from the barrel wins a gift voucher. Drawn Saturday 2nd December. RSM: Will be open on Fridays until 1st December. Any queries please call 9063 2154. FRIDAY NIGHTS AT GOLDEN GRAIN CAFÉ: Buffet Dinner of assorted meals and sweets. $25 dine in (all you can eat!) or $13 take away. Every Friday night from 5:30pm. Bookings essential, call 9645 1440. EJs ENCOUNTERS EXHIBITION LAUNCH: From 3:00pm - 7:00pm on Thursday 23rd November Emma Johnson will be displaying her Ocean Wildlife Photography in the Dining Room of the Q Pub. Emma has been travelling across the seas swimming with Whale Sharks and Manta Rays on the Ningaloo Reef of Exmouth and Coral Bay to Humpback Whales off the shores of Tonga in the South Pacific and beyond. Around 6:00pm Emma will present her Exhibition and share some of her stories and adventures. This is the first of many Exhibitions Emma will be conducting over the South West this summer and she’s excited to be launching her new business with the people of her home town. Hope to see you there, you won’t want to miss it. Keep up to date on Instagram and Facebook: EJs Encounters and Q Pub. LOOSE STITCHES: Will be closed on Friday 24th November. We will be open as usual Tuesday 28th November. We apologise for any inconvenience. QARRAS: Monday 27th November, 2:00pm, guest speaker at Community Building, afternoon tea please. Monday December 11th end of year wind up luncheon at the hotel. CHRISTMAS CAROLS WITH BEL CANTO: Tuesday 28th November at the CRC, 9:30am-11:30am. We invite anyone who’d like to drop in. You’re welcome to call in for 5 minutes or the full 2 hours. We will be singing some traditional carols as well as some fun Christmas tunes (Rudolph, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus) You can sing along or just come for a listen. BANKSIA BULLETIN: The Quairading CRC will be publishing a December BB (deadline Tuesday 28th November at 12 noon) and a Christmas BB (deadline Tuesday 19th December at 12 noon). Feel free to submit your Christmas messages anytime now for the Christmas edition.

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AFTERNOON AT THE CRC: Wednesday 29th November, 3:30pm—6:30pm (gold coin for entry). Featuring Feet With Flair & Accessories, Sand N Salt, Just A Little Candle Co., Thermomix, Tupperware, EJ’s Encounters, Anne’s Bags, plants, crafts and more! Also available: Arvo Tea until 5:00pm, Wine & Cheese after 5:00pm. BETTY’S OP-SHOP: We will be closed on Thursday 30th November. We will then be closed for Christmas from 28th December until 4th January. Reopening on Thursday 11th January. NGALA MIA. NGALA BOODJAR. MY HOME. MY LAND LAUNCH: The community of Quairading is invited to this launch, a collection of stories that celebrate the contribution Noongar people made to regional WA by clearing, working and living on Ballardong Country. The event will invite a special tribute to four project participants who sadly passed away before the launch of this CD/DVD, Wayne Yarran, Peter Colbung Snr, Byron Pickett and Jack Wilson. Friday December 1 - Quairading Town Hall - 4:30pm. Join us for food, friendship, films and live entertainment. Q PUB CHRISTMAS DECEMBER CELEBRATIONS: Saturday 2nd December: Live music from 8pm – Ronnie Brown and the Disciples. Friday 8th December: from 8pm Q Pub’s Xmas Party- DJ Karaoke Night. Friday 22nd December: from 8pm end of year shenanigans with Live band- Strictly Business. Enjoy a last minute catch up with friends and family at the Q! (Xmas drink specials and giveaways) Please note Q Pub will be closed over the Xmas break on the following dates: December 24th-26th, re-opening 27th @ 12 noon. Closed New Year’s day. Normal trade every other day. TOODYAY BALLET SCHOOL: Is pleased to present its 23rd Annual Recital on Sunday 3rd December at 9:30am at Swan Park Theatre, Gray Drive, Midvale. Tickets available from https://www.trybooking.com/TCGU or go to www.trybooking.com and search ‘Toodyay’. Door sales also likely available. Adults $35, Children 14yrs and under $25. Come along and enjoy a morning of ballet, jazz, contemporary dance and acrobatics! You are sure to be amazed by the talented students who come from all parts of the Wheatbelt, including Quairading. All welcome! Any questions please call Kathy Hart, Business Manager Ph: 0417 090 426 QUAIRADING PLAYGROUP: December 4th will be our AGM + graduating kids (Kody, Max, Ari & Charli) decorate their graduation gifts (library bags). December 11th-Playgroup Wind up. Non playgroup members welcome to attend for $5 for a small gift for your child. Please get in touch with Emma Wilson or Renee Anderson if you would like more information. EMPLOYABILITY WORKSHOP: Tuesday 5th December, 10:00am - 11:30am at the Quairading CRC. Topics covered will include: resume writing, cover letters, selection criteria and the job application process.

Delivered by Vikki Sinagra from Directions Career Centre. Contact the Quairading CRC to book your spot on 9645 0096 or quairading@crc.net.au CUPPA WITH A COPPER: Wednesday 6th December 2017, 10:00am - 11:00am at the Quairading CRC. Come along for a casual info and discussion session with our local OIC, John Hancock. RSVP to Quairading CRC on 9645 0096 or email quairading@crc.net.au BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: Wednesday 6th December from 6pm at the Town Hall Courtyard! Join us for drinks, nibbles and a catch up with other local businesses, in an interesting new location! FACEBOOK FOR OLDIES: Thursday 7th December 2017, 9:30am-10:30am at the Quairading CRC. A casual introduction to they Facebook world and a chance to answer any questions/concerns you have. “MEMORIES OF QUAIRADING SHIRE” FACEBOOK GROUP: If you are on Facebook come and join the group so you can see the many posts about Quairading’s history. It is a closed group so you will need to search “Memories of Quairading Shire” and then apply to join. This will be a live archive. Please join us with photos, news clippings, etc. Enjoy the Journey. Any queries Letty Mills 0429 454 235 or Sue Anderson 9645 1661. PIANO, GUITAR & DRUMS CONCERT: will be held at the Quairading Town Hall from 7:00pm on Friday 8th December. Come along and see all our wonderful students perform after many hours of practice. This year will be Mrs Jennifer Tuinder's last year as our piano teacher and we would love to send her off with a big bang. Thanks. Kylie Squiers. PIANO LESSONS FOR 2018: We are currently in the process of obtaining a piano teacher for Quairading in 2018. If you would like your child to learn piano please text Kylie Squiers on 0400 766 269 so I can add your child to the list. Teacher will be advertised a soon as it is confirmed. Piano lessons are recommended to any child 6 years of age and older. COMBINED CHURCHES CHRISTMAS CAROLS: Come along to the Annual Christmas Carols at the Quairading Town Hall on Sunday 10th December at 7:00pm. More information to follow in the Banksia Bulletin. LANGSFORD'S SEND OFF - SAVE THE DATE: for Sunday 17th December from 5:00pm. To come along and have a drink and chat with the Chad and Sacha and their four wonderful kids before they travel down to the coast in 2018. BEGINNER’S EXCEL WORKSHOP: Tuesday 19th December 9:00am—1:00pm at the Quairading CRC. Delivered by John Oliver from Oliver Rural IT. $50 per person. Contact the CRC to book your spot (minimum of 5 participants needed to go ahead). RED CARD FOX SHOOT: The Quairading LCDC is organising a Red Card Fox Shoot for 16th, 17th February 2018. Please register your teams with Rowlie Mellor, 9645 1439 or rowlie@wn.com.au. There will be an LCDC sponsored breakfast on Sunday 18th February at the Community building. PHOTO CLUB CALENDARS: 2018 ‘Quairading From Above’ Calendars are now available for sale at the CRC, $15 each. These calendars feature some stunning aerial photography and would make wonderful Christmas presents! QUAIRADING BP: Now open again for business, come and have a look! PHONE NUMBER CORRECTION: Please note Dallas & Robert Brown’s home phone is 9645 7094.

GUITAR/DRUM LESSONS FOR 2018: We are now fully booked for lessons for 2018. However if you are wanting your child to learn you can text me on 0400 766 269 and I will add their name to the waiting list. Thanks Kylie Squiers SPORTING EQUIPMENT: Do you have any old basketballs, cricket sets, footballs or other sporting equipment that you would like to donate to the Quairading Youth Centre? Also any old scooters would be great. I can pick up from you. Call Danny on 9645 1939. ASBESTOS: The Shire of Quairading Waste Recycling Facility is now accepting asbestos. Please contact the Shire Admin for the latest requirements for the management of asbestos. FREE SUNSMART WORKPLACE TALKS: Available via Karen Hansen from Cancer Council WA. Contact Karen on 9574 5392 or email khansen@cancerwa.asn.au for more info.

MEETINGS VINTAGE CLUB: The Quairading Vintage Club’s next meeting will be held on December 9th at 6:30pm at the Quairading Hotel. Please advise the Secretary if you are attending the dinner by phoning 9645 0831

CHURCH NOTICES ST FAITH’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Sunday 26th November 9am. Morning Prayer {Pentecost 25} Psalm 100 or 95, 1-7. CATHOLIC CHURCH: Saturday 25th November, 6pm, D.Wood. UNITING CHURCH: Sunday 26th November Service 10.30am. Rev. R. Vernigan. Harvest Thanksgiving. Flowers K.Tiemens' CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS SERVICE: At St Faith's Anglican Church on Sunday 10th December at 9am. Come along and sing some lovely Christmas Carols and listen to the Sunday School Children's Presentation. Morning Tea to follow.

SPORT & REC CRICKET CLUB: Home game against Brookton on Sunday 26th, 12:30pm start. Training is on Wednesday nights at 5:00pm. AQUATIC CLUB: Thursday 30th November-Sarah Oliver, Don Woodcock, Nat Logan, Jess George, Johnathon Hippisley, Evonne Garwood. Thursday 7th Dec-Keeley Gelmi, Janine Anderson, Tahli Saunders, Stu Saunders, Richie Kerr, Sarah Johnson. Please arrange your own swap if you are unable to attend. JUNIOR TENNIS: Junior Doubles Tennis Tournament will be held on Saturday 25th November 2017. Grab yourself a partner and bring your tennis racquet, this is a fantastic event featuring boys and girls doubles and mixed doubles. We also hold a special comp for the Under 9 year olds with modified rules to help our little ones love tennis. For entry forms and info please contact Rosie Duncan on 0429 457 045 or 9645 7090 or arduncan12@gmail.com. All entries due 20th November. MEN’S BOWLS: Sunday 26th November. Men’s Championship 4s Pub-Club Day. 9:00am start. WAMENUSKING SPORTS CLUB: social tennis this Sunday with 3:00pm start and $2 ball fees. Bring and share salad with BBQ tea. Strictly no nuts and no

shellfish club due to allergies. To be added to our mailing list email wamenusking@gmail.com, new members always welcome. See you on the courts! PILATES: Every Thursday evening at 5:30pm in the Community Building. Call 0459 704 360 or email janet@nourishabley.com for more info. One on one sessions available.

WORK WANTED HARVEST WORK WANTED: Experienced American farm hand seeking work over harvest. Has current working visa, own transport and immediate start available. Please contact Sam on 0416 137 471. HARVEST WORK WANTED: Need a hand this harvest? Scottish young farmer looking to experience a harvest in WA. He has a current work visa and is available for immediate start. If you are interested in using him contact Trevor Stacey for details Ph: 0429 969 420. HARVEST WORK WANTED: Experienced truck driver with MC licence, looking for work over harvest. Please phone 0499 701 584. POSITION VACANT: Quairading Health Service is seeking a suitable person to maintain the gardens at Parker House. You must have your own ABN and be able to work within the Health Department guidelines for Contractors. We require approximately 4 hours per week. Please contact the Hospital on 9645 2222. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES: Home Builder, Concrete pavement, Brick Laying, Extensions, Renovations, Maintenance. Contact Wilko Jäkel, 0408 866 644 or adlerconstructions@yahoo.com WELDER TRADESMAN: Experienced welder/tradesman looking for full time employment. Can also do sub contract work as I can supply my own equipment; mig welder (single phase), full range of tools (metric /AF half inch and three quarter drive). Also have experience in farm property operation and management. Call Lindsay Winch on 0400 367 642 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE: Fly screen repairs, door locks, painting, taps & washers, lawn mowing, gutter cleaning, vacate clean ups. General property up keep and repairs. Call Renee on 9645 1628 or 0437 803 432. IT SUPPORT AVAILABLE: Home & small business networking, assistance & repairs with both Windows & Mac devices, including laptops, iPad & phones. Please contact Laura on: 9645 4242 or 0459 369 937 or laura.haythornthwaite@gmail.com. HOUSE DUTIES: Do you need a hand around the house? To do the house cleaning, washing, ironing, mending? Call 0488 555 713.

BUY & SELL Buy & Sell notices: $5 for 2 weeks.

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COMPUTER ACCESSORIES: Adding a second monitor to your computer lets you double your computer’s desktop, run dual programs or use a larger screen with a laptop. Widescreen LCD Monitor: CHIMEI CMV 221D Black 22”. $100. Speaker System: OZAKI C-Mouth CM699 Amplified Multimedia 2.1 One Subwoofer Speaker, Two Satellite Speakers, 26W Black, High Quality Stereo Sound. $30. Microsoft Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with Wireless Receiver USB and Installation CD-ROM. Near new $75. Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 2.0 with Microsoft Wireless Desktop Receiver 3.1 $25. Laser Printer – Brother HL-2140 Windows, Mac and Linux Compatible, USB, Quick Print Setup, 250 pages paper capacity, Manual Duplex Printing. Great for

students projects and banners. Print envelopes, labels and transparencies. $149. Scanner – Canon CanoScan LiDE20 for easy scanning. Scan images, copy documents or e-mail your favourite photos, "one-touch" operation. One cable for USB & power and setup CD-ROM. $60. POGO STICK – Orbit – Educational, Unused $30. BEDWRAP – STILL PACKAGED - Linen House, Single$30. COT MATTRESS – Peter Rabbit design, one side waterproof. VGC $30. WEDGE – FOAM – Zip covered (White) L 76cms x W 66 cms, Spotless , unused. $40. Ph: Christine 0429 466222

FOR SALE: 3 x piece lounge suite, good condition $250.00 ONO. TV cabinet 1.7m x 1m, excellent condition $250.00 or reasonable offer. Please ring 96450306

WESTERNAIR SPLIT SYSTEM CLEANING: Professional cleaning for your split air con system. The benefits of a professional clean include but are not limited to improved efficiency; use less power and last longer, eliminate harmful bacteria, mould, fungi and mildew spores to improve health breathing in particular of asthma and hay fever suffers. Call Peter on 0429647013 or Cathy on 0427647013, email hendypcmh013@hotmail.com WANTED TO BUY: Second-hand gopher, must be in VGC. Contact B.Hughes 9645 1455. FOR SALE: Chickens for sale 9645 1672. Unsexed 3 weeks old, 6 McLennan St Quairading. FOR SALE: Upright freezer 303L frostfree. Long handle sledge hammers, pick, mattock. Outdoor chairs. LG DVD top range recorder and player. Rinnai convection gas heater. Luggage travel cases, small medium, large, extra large. Power tools. Hand tools. Beaver paint spray system. 9645 1350. FOR SALE: 9 Dall Street, Quairading. Contact Chrissy Gors on 0417 960 460 or Rodney Gors on 0427 371 042 FOR SALE: 1/4 acre block for sale. Fenced, location, location! Ring 0484 081 949. FOR SALE: 3 bedroom house on 1/4 acre, 2 split systems, LG tile fire. Great location, close to school and main street. Ring 0484 081 949. FOR SALE: New white sliding window and screen. Near new cream flyscreen door 200x750, 1 x signed and framed Glen Jakovich photo. Ring 0484 081 949. FOR SALE: Full set The World of Peter Rabbit as new. Ring 0484 081 949. FOR SALE: Single panel solar hart hot water system. Works well, needed a bigger one. Ring 0484 081 949. FOR SALE: Jet Ski Bombardier 214 HP Top speed 115 kph Licenced on a licenced trailer. $7500 ONO PH 0487 398 840 RENTAL WANTED: Avon Concrete is looking for a house to rent for one year. Rural preference, furnished if possible or town. Contact Paul Sutton on 0427 905 572. TIP RUN: Need large items taken to the tip? If you would like your fridge, microwave, or washing machine taken to the waste facility free of charge. If you have any car batteries I will pay $5 per battery. Just ring 0487 869 712. FOR SALE: 2004 Kia Carnival, V6 motor, automatic. 149km, has invoices and report that approx $2500 has been spent on vehicle. Very good cond. $3990. Can be seen at Art Antiques and Collectables, Heal Street. FOR SALE: 3 axle dog trailer with grain extensions

and new roll tarp $15,000. 3 1/2 tonne international yard crane with hydraulic boom extension $5.500 ono. Portable trailer mounted drill rig for dam sites, sampling post holes, gravel testing $5,500 ono. Tandem axle fuel trailer 2000 litre tank with Honda motor $3.500 ono. 3 x fuel tanks: truck mounted type x Caltex 2000 litres $1000 ono. 2 x 1000 litre round fuel tanks $ 700 ono. 1 x 500 litre low lying for back of ute $500 ono. 15,000 litre water tank to fit on flat bed truck $4,000. 3 x coils wire rope for silt scoop offers. 3"honda water pump $500 ono. 4x steel framed gates 4 metres x 3 metres ideal for locking up sheds etc offers. Peter Henderson hendypcmh013@hotmail.com 0429 647 013 FOR SALE: 1980-81 automatic Mercedes 230 TE, 7 seat station wagon, very good, 4 cyl motor. Very clean and tidy. Can be seen at Art Antiques and Collectables, Heal Street Quairading. Ask for Dirk. Mob: 0433 241 539, A/H: 9645 1262. WHITE GOODS FOR SALE: Westinghouse lrg up right freezer. New cond. Cost $690, selling $380 // Westinghouse med size up right fridge and freezer. Very good, clean unit. $190 // Heller med size up right

freezer, very clean, not very old. $225 // Kelvinator med size up right freezer, very clean and good order, $175 // All at Art, Antiques & Collectables, Heal Street, Quairading. FOR SALE: Camper, based on a 7 x 5 box trailer. Removable queen size bed, rear kitchen, 80l water, side awning, shower tent, porta potty, zip up canvas sides, a go anywhere trailer, dust hatch in front. Reluctant sale, $2500. 9646 6098. FOR SALE: Tonneau Cover suit VE Holden Ute; brand new. $100. Tow Bar bike carrier for two bikes. $50. Contact Rowlie 0429 451 439 or rowlie@wn.com.au. FOR SALE: Pea Straw good quality, $8 a bale. Phone Trevor on 0427 466 225 or Jacqui 0408 905 466. FOR SALE: Sym Jet4 Scooter, 50CC, 2013. New front tyre, new front brake pads, capable of 60kph, 1 x helmet, bike cover, drive on car license, reg’d to April 2018. $850.00 PH: 0458 216 197.

National Ag Day Photo Comp

In celebration of National Ag Day (Tuesday 21st November) the Quairading CRC is running a photo competition on Facebook—with great prizes from local sponsors up for grabs!

Head to ‘Quairading CRC’ on Facebook and add your best #AgDay photo in the comments of the post to go in the draw. Winners will be announced on Facebook and in next week’s Banksia Bulletin. Thank you Primaries Quairading, Ag Implements Quairading, Quairading Tyre & Battery and Quairading Agri Services for your support, today and every day!