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There were three competition games of bowls in sets of nine ends on Sunday, March 2. Don Daly and Col Pngst had a good rst nine with Col winning 9 7, but in the next set Don failed to score, going down 13 0. Another game was much closer with Michael Chapman (Gumby) winning the rst set 10 4, though Dave Carter came good to win the second set 10 2. In the last set it was all Michael, winning 12 3. In B singles new junior player Mitchell Pngst, having his rst game, proved he will be a very handy bowler after being only 16 14 down on 19 ends against last start winner Ron Robinson. Ron, being too experienced, went on to win 31 14. It was a good
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the movement. Barcaldine Girl Guides were also present at the ceremony to help celebrate. Mayor Les Wheelhouse thanked the WORK crew for their work in renovating the old SES building. Ms Bryce told Blackalls schoolchildren they were lucky to live in rural Queensland and have a country childhood. It will give you strengths and qualities that will stand you in good stead, no matter what you do in life as global citizens, she said. She also spoke of the teachers who had made it their job to come out to regional Queensland to teach. A visit to Blackalls historic woolscour was a trip down memory lane for Ms Bryce, whose father managed similar woolscours at Ilfracombe and Richmond.
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communication mechanism. It is expected that meetings would be chaired by a councillor, with recommendations to be forwarded to council for consideration. According to Terry Kingston, who was present at the community meeting, community boards would be a good education process. He described them as a creative response and asked if any thought had been given to encouraging nominations. Ms Kelly replied that until anything had been adopted by the incoming council, it was hard to plan in greater detail but said she envisage late afternoon/early evening meetings to encourage a variety of people to be involved. She also said a two-year limit on membership of the board was envisaged. Mr Kingston added that he thought it should be compulsory for the boards to include a youth candidate.
Rod said the teams running on land supplied by Stew and Sally Campbell had been crutched by Rob Johnson last December. Mid-side sample results are back in, showing an average bre diameter of 21.19 microns, ranging from a minimum of 18.17 to a maximum of 25.05 microns. Yields vary from 60.35 to 82.68, putting the midrange at 72.23. The nal outcome will be known when shearing takes place at Avonleigh in early April. New teams will also be accepted on this day. Rod can be contacted on 4657 5940 for queries regarding new entries.
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Glaucoma Australia is holding an education and awareness session in Blackall on what it calls the sneak thief of sight. Untreated glaucoma causes gradual loss of vision as it destroys the cells that connect the eye through the optic nerve to the brain. As the optic nerve becomes increasingly damaged, permanent vision loss and even blindness can follow. Early detection by eye-care professionals when the disease is still asymptomatic to the patient is the key to halting the disease. The awareness day, at the Blackall Memorial and Sports Club on March 14, is being touted as a good opportunity for the community to learn more. MARCH 8 Clean Up Australia Day 8 International Womens Day 8 CWA street stall 8 Cricket juniors v BCCC 12 Blackall shire council meeting 13 60+ Better AGM 14 Glaucoma Australia awareness session 14 Farewell to Blackall shire party 15 Blackall Cultural Assn AGM
Glaucoma Australias aim is to alert the community about the dangers of glaucoma if left undetected and untreated and to encourage people to undertake regular eye checks. The session will include information on the dangers of undetected and untreated glaucoma, the risk factors for this common eye disease and the correct way of instilling eye drops. People who should attend include everyone over 40, those who have glaucoma, and their families, friends and carers. More information is available from Glaucoma Australia on 02 9906 6640 or via email at: glaucoma@glaucoma.org.au 7 10-31 10/11 10 12 14 16-18 21 24/25 28 Woolscour night dinner and tour Heartland Festival Youth art mural Kindy Quick Shear Heartland Festival poet in residence starts Woolscour night dinner and tour Black Stump campdraft Woolscour night dinner and tour Woolscour celebrations Woolscour night dinner and tour
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kg or $720 per head. Andrew and Chris Adams, AlloOmber, Barcaldine sold Angus cross steers for an average of 180 c/kg to weigh 474 kg or $852/ head. Ray and Helen Aspinall, Thalia sold thumping Charbray steers for 191 c/kg and 365 kg. A good line-up of cows were on offer with Greg and Jill Peck, Purtora selling Limo cross cows topping the sale at 141.2 c/kg to weigh 601 kg and $850/head. Devon/Gelbveih cross cows from Fred & Daphne Rich, Tilbury sold for an average of 132.2 c/kg for 565 kg or $751/head with the draft topping at 137.2 c/kg. Recruit Investments, Prairie Downs sold Brahman cross cows to top at 134.2 c/kg for 532 kg or $714/head, while La Plata Grazing Co sold Braford cross cows weighing 555 kg at 127.2 c/ kg or $706/hd. Limo cross bulls from Greg and Jill Peck sold to a top of 131.6 c/ kg for 852 kg returning $1121/ head. Fat and store sales are back to being held on Thursdays with Longreach resuming sales on Wednesdays. The next Blackall sale had been set down for March 6.
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Mr Brennan said the retaining wall design was critical to the overall project, allowing the existing obelisk to remain the dominant feature, and noted a number of other areas in the park which could be seen to pose public liability risks. The height, 36 cm, was said to be no higher than tram access platforms in Melbourne. The reason for removing the pavers was because they were uneven and dangerous, according to Ms Adams, who described the edges of the area as substandard crumbling concrete. The path will continue to degenerate and this refurbishment is an appropriate time to x a growing problem, she said. The new concrete path would be strong enough to take light vehicles, and would unify the whole design. Mr Brennan urged council to support the concept, saying ratepayers would expect council to recognise its citizens who have served the nation by supporting the project and making a signicant nancial contribution. He said the RSL had made signicant contributions to the community itself, by building the Memorial Hall and making a major donation to the Barcoo Retirement Village. Following the deputation, Ms Kelly advised council that its total contribution would amount to $26 500, as the proposed $10 00 in-kind contribution, made via digging trenches, removing pavers, grassing the backlled area, mounting plaques and project management, would need to be costed out to council as well. As well as agreeing to undertake a partnership to improve the precinct, council resolved to alter its 2007-08 capital budget by transferring $30 000 from the Barcoo River Walking Track scheme.
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The 2008 festival, running from May 16-31, is shaping up to be a major event once again, with a theme of Wool, Water and Wood in honour of the centenary of the Blackall Woolscour. The festival success story is in part due to its policy of changing the theme each year, to encourage participation from a diverse range of people. Opportunities this year range from tutoring with a nationally recognised poet in residence to workshops in wool felt hat making, resin jewellery, acrylic art and quilting. The art of knitting is being resurrected for a modern audience, exploring materials such as bamboo, mohair and silk as well as ne Merino wool, culminating in a mixture of art, fashion and racing. The Heartland Art Show will begin the nal weekend, followed by Blackalls Matilda Highway race meeting and a fashion parade featuring wool bale creations.
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An upbeat atmosphere prevailed throughout the day and everyone contributed to the team activities and expressed relief that they were not the only ones nding life tough. Lisa said feedback to the workshop had been unanimously positive. In the words of Helen Heath, a very enjoyable and motivating day. And from Gillian Robinson, Robyn, your program united many within our small community on a personal level and Im sure growth in our community togetherness will benet all who join us. Others said it was excellent for all who are trying to be more positive and motivated. Anyone can visit Robyn online at www.robyn.com.au and sign up for her free monthly message on creating winning habits.
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The overall aim is to achieve broad scale control using all of the methods mentioned rather than relying on aerial baiting alone. Mr Mifsud said the wild dog problem is a whole-of-community issue and affects everyone in some way, and that input from all landowners, whether in sheep or cattle, was welcome for the development of the local area management plans. A series of meetings will be held throughout the shire in the next few weeks, one for each of the districts illustrated in the map. People will be notied by council through the Wild Dog Advisory Committee of the time and place for each meeting. A plan to manage wild dogs and foxes will be developed for each of the groups, tailored to the specic topology and needs of each area. Townspeople interested in wild dogs are also invited to attend one of the meetings. While the council and Blackall Wild Dog Advisory Committee continued on page 7
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page 6 impacts on families within the region. While there is a legislative responsibility to control wild dogs on your own land I would hope that as a community we would want to help our neighbours and where possible do our part to reduce wild dog numbers, whether they are attacking your livestock or not. These meetings are designed to provide landholders with the opportunity to nd ways to manage wild dogs on their properties that address their concerns about 1080 and aerial baiting. Local commercial and stud Merino breeder, Rick Keogh said the planned meetings were an endeavour to be commended. Wild dog control campaigns used to work because we were all on the same wavelength, he said. Now theres growing holes in it. Anything that puts some focus on coordination will be good. Mr Keogh said his wild dog problem was bordering on extreme. They took 20 per cent of my lambing last year, which is just not sustainable.
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During February an eighteen year old Blackall woman was issued with a Liquor Infringement Notice for supplying liquor to a juvenile in a public place. The penalty attached to this offence is $600, and highlights the seriousness with which the supply of liquor to minors is viewed by the community and the Queensland Government. Sergeant Kevin Ongheen has advised that juveniles in attendance at future licensed events will be heavily policed.
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On Saturday 1st March, a twenty year old male was arrested at the Blackall Racecourse and charged with being a public nuisance and obstructing police. He will be appearing at the Blackall Magistrates Court on Monday 7th April.
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Vandalism
During the early hours of Sunday 2nd March, wilful damage was committed against property in Shamrock Street, Blackall. At 7:00 am on Sunday morning a mail box was dented outside the Blackall Fire Station, three window panes were discovered smashed at the old Bushmans Hotel, and street signs in the centre island at the intersection of Shamrock Street and Coronation Drive were bent. Blackall Police would like to thank those members of the public that provided valuable information in regards to this matter leading to the successful nalisation of it.
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February 29 saw a chilly end to the month when the night time temperature dropped to 16.1 degrees, which was still 3.7 degrees warmer than the 12.4 degrees recorded on February 3, 1970. The warmest night occurred on the 24th with 24.6 degrees, quite cooler than the recorded record of 29.3 degrees on February 1, 1973. It was 25.7 degrees recorded on the 11th that was the coldest day for the month, with the 23rd hitting 38 degrees to lay claim to Februarys hottest day. This was still considerably cooler than the 43.9 degrees recorded on February 3, 1960 while February 4, 1989 holds the record for the coolest day with 21 degrees. The lowest mean temperature of 21.1 degrees for February was slightly cooler than the recorded average of 22 degrees with the highest mean temperature of 32.1 also cooler than the highest recorded mean maximum of 35.1. February was a dry month compared to January with rain on seven days resulting in a total of 244.9 points (62.2 mm), a far cry from the recorded mean rainfall of 318 points (80.8 mm). The highest recorded rainfall in February was in 1954 with 1531.9 points (389.1 mm). The Barcoo Independent, Friday, March 7 2008 - Page 17
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Farewell to Blackall Shire Party Council will be hosting a Community Party on March 14, 2008 to recognise and farewell Blackall Shire Council. All residents are invited to attend the party which will be held at the Blackall Showgrounds commencing at 6.30pm. This will be a night of great family entertainment with Fireworks at 9.00 pm and live music and bar until 1.00 am. Illegal Dumping in the Shire Residents of Blackall are reminded that the only place legally available for the dumping of any waste including green waste (lawn clipping, branches etc) is at the Blackall Rubbish Dump situated along Evora Road the dumping of green waste at Fallisons Crossing along Daisy Street or along the Jericho Road or in any place other then the Council Rubbish Dump is illegal and Council will take appropriate
action against individuals found to be dumping in this areas. Water Restriction Hours From October 1 to April 30 sprinklers are banned between the hours of 10.00 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Friday. No water restrictions are in force over the weekends. Be WaterWise save money, energy and the environment WaterWise Tip: Fix dripping taps and leaking pipes. Council Meetings The next Ordinary Meeting of Council is scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at the Council Chambers commencing at 9.15am. Council meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month. Meetings are open to the public.
With only a week left in the life of the Blackall Shire Council, the Barcoo Independent decided to step back in time and look at the way we were governed in the past. Local historian Fred Rich has compiled the following snapshots of the way we used to be in 1908 and 1958. The Blackall Shire Council was actually created in 1932 when the Blackall Town Council and the Kargoolnah Shire Council merged.
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Based on the minutes of Blackall Shire Council The year 1958 was one of progress in Blackall. Building was underway at the new showgrounds, the rst show being held about May 3, 1958. Council had a successful interview with state Treasurer, Tom Hiley, and as a result approvals were made for loans for many projects, including roadmaking plant. Other buildings in progress were, new shire ofces, students hostel, and doctors surgery/ residence. Plans were approved for the caravan park, and for three pensioner homes. Council had decided to build a new Town Hall. There was much activity on this issue, land being purchased, land being resumed Based on minutes of the Blackall Town Council and the Kargoolnah Shire Council The railway came to Blackall the opening was held on May 18, 1908. Council had objected to the railway station being built in Woodbine Street. Railways replied that if they had to shift the station it would be to Eucalyptus Street (now known as Ivy Street). This location did not suit council so it agreed to allow the station to
and land being exchanged. (It was to be built on the site of the present ambulance centre, but the project was later dropped.) Council had negotiated with the government and the railway department to have a refrigerated wagon put on the train. This enabled pasteurised milk to be transported to Blackall. Council took on the distribution of the milk, building a cold room for storage, organising its delivery. The rst pasteurised milk delivery was made on December 31, 1958. Council agreed to take over ownership of the aerodrome, under the ALOP scheme. It was the rst local authority in Australia to do so. Another matter involving council was the Salk immunisation scheme. The government had agreed to pay costs for immunising remain in Woodbine Street. Town Council received a petition from 42 residents requesting that nominations be called, on an annual basis, to ll the positions held by various council ofcers. It also requested that the position of valuer be separate from that of Town Clerk. A survey was made for a rie range, a project to be funded by both councils. The Kargoolnah Shire Council
all people under 15 years of age those over that age would have to pay. In an endeavour to have all residents protected, council decided to pay the costs of the older age group. Council decided to construct a new bore (showgrounds bore). It also decided to develop the old showgrounds as a residential area. The Boy Scout group had applied for land off the old showgrounds for a hut, A plan for a poultry farm was approved, council to make 30 acres available (it did not go ahead). Two long serving councillors, JF Banks and George McKenzie retired from council. Bonuses paid on pests accounted for 168 dingoes, 34 foxes, 96 eagles and 5534 pigs.
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sold the Yalleroi bore to Railways for 500. Railways requested council conduct a poll in the shires of Kargoolnah, Isisford and Adavale (now Quilpie) regarding extending the railway past Blackall. Permission granted to Mrs Jane Adams to erect a refreshment room on the Yalleroi reserve. Approach made to Barcaldine Shire Council for talks on exchanging lands.
Division Two
Marilyn Hobbs
It has been an honour for me to serve as a member of the Tambo Shire Council since 1994. In this time council has maintained a solid and secure economic status and it is imperative that this should continue retaining existing hard-won services such as the bank and the Multi Purpose Centre as well as the existing council workforce. I have nominated for election as a councillor for a term of four years on the Blackall-Tambo Regional Council. I believe the new council will face a difcult transition which will require representatives with the ability to listen and be available, have previous experience and an immense amount of time and energy to do the job. In the case of Division 2, which encompasses the previous Tambo shire, only one councillor will be appointed to address the workload of six former councillors. This councillor will represent the interests of all in the Tambo community whilst working for the benet of the whole region. I see Tambo and district as a unique community which deserves to continue to grow and prosper, maintaining its own identity and traditions. I believe that, with careful planning and development this will be achieved and I seek the support of Tambo voters in my effort to secure this.
Screening for Bowel Cancer saves lives! If you are age 55 to 65 before the 30th June 2008 and have a medicare card, you are eligible for a free Bowel Cancer screening. This screening program is available to both men and women. In Australia about one in 17 men and one in 26 women will develop bowel cancer before the age of 75. This is one of the highest rates in the world. Every year about 12,800 new cases are diagnosed and about 4,700 people die from the disease. This makes bowel cancer the second most common cause of cancer related death after lung cancer. In Queensland, bowel cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men after prostate cancer, and the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women after breast cancer. In 2003, there were 2,319 new cases of bowel cancer diagnosed in Queensland and 857 Queenslanders died from this cancer. Bowel cancer is one of the most curable types of cancer if found early. If the cancer is detected before it has spread beyond the bowel, the chance of surviving for at least ve years after diagnosis is 90%. Early detection offers the best hope of reducing the number of Australians who die each year from bowel cancer. The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program has been initiated by the Australian Government in collaboration with State/Territory health departments to help detect bowel cancer early and reduce the number of Australians who die each year from the disease. The Program is being phased in,
and pass into the bowel motion before any symptoms are noticed. A test called a Faecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) can detect these small amounts of blood in your bowel motion. The FOBT looks for blood in your bowel motion, but not for bowel cancer itself. Although no screening test is 100% accurate, the FOBT is currently the most well researched screening test for bowel cancer. Because cancers and precancerous growths only bleed now and then it is possible that the FOBT can miss some bleeding. This is why it is important that you see your doctor if you have, or ever do develop symptoms, regardless of your FOBT result. If you do a FOBT every two years, you can reduce your risk of dying from bowel cancer by up to one third. If at any time you develop any of the symptoms of bowel cancer (eg. rectal bleeding, blood in bowel motions, recent changes in bowel habits, unexplained tiredness, anaemia, abdominal pain etc) or discover a family history of bowel cancer you should contact your doctor as soon as possible. Why screen for bowel cancer? Bowel cancer can develop with few, if any, warning signs. This is a type of cancer that can be treated successfully if detected in its early stages, but currently fewer than 40 per cent of bowel cancers in Australia are detected early. Regular screening, using an FOBT, can reduce the number of people who die each year from bowel cancer. For more information phone 1300766927. Glory Baker
Tambo has been my home for the past 42 years. I have lived and worked in the district as a shearer, contractor, and carpenter. I have served on council for the past eight years where it has been my privilege to be a part of a progressive council dedicated to the development and growth of businesses, infrastructure and the community of Tambo. It is vital to our community that our services continue to improve and remain local. In particular, roads, health, banking facility, emergency
services, town common, senior citizens, childcare, assistance to sporting and community organisations and most importantly the job security of our entire Tambo Shire Council workforce. If elected to council, my commitment to every person within the Tambo district would be to ensure that Tambo has solid representation at all times. The Blackall-Tambo Regional Council is our shire now and I intend to work cooperatively with the other elected members to maintain and improve our existing lifestyles.
The Barcoo Independent asked Richard Sanderson for a statement and photograph but nothing had been supplied by the time we went to press.
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AUDIOLOGIST: Mrs. Jenny Stevens - Longreach March 12-14. Ph: Patti Smith Longreach Hospital 4658 4735. CARDIAC SPECIALIST TEAM: Ph: 4654 3277 for an appointment. CHILD HEALTH AND ADULT/ CHILD HEARING TESTS: The Child Health Nurse - Blackall Monday March 3 & 17. Ph: Blackall Hospital on 4650 7700 Referrals required for hearing tests. COMMUNITY HEALTH INDIGENOUS HEALTH, QIDDI & SOCIAL WORKERS: Ph: Longreach Community Health Service 4658 3344. CONTINENCE ADVISOR: Ph: Joanne de Vries on 4658 3622.DENTIST: All patients who require dental treatment must register on a waiting list. Phone Blackall Hospital to add name and family to the list. Barcaldine Dental Clinic- 4651 1311; Longreach Hospital- 4658 4720; Private Clinic Longreach- 4658 1283. DIETICIAN: Cancelled until further notice. DERMATOLOGIST: Dr David Leslie visiting in May 2, 2008. Appointments at Black Stump Surgery on 4657 4677 Referral required. EMOTIONAL & SOCIAL WELL BEING TEAM: Ph: 4658 1928
for details. ENT (Ears, Nose, and Throat): Dr Maurice Stevens visiting Longreach March 12 - 14, 2008. Ph: Patti Smith Longreach Hospital 4658 4735. FOOT CARE CLINC: March 24 -25, ph: Blackall Hospital GASTROENTEROLOGIST: Dr Stevenson -Referrals required. Ph: Patti Smith Longreach Hospital 4658 4735. GYNAECOLOGIST and OBSTETRIC: New Lady Doctor visiting Blackall May 26, 2008. Referral required. Ph: Blackall Hospital for an appointment. OPHTHALMOLOGIST: Dr Glasson/ Dr Stark Blackall October 2008. Referrals are required. Ph: 4650 7700 for an appointment. OPTOMETRIST: Geoff Fitzpatrick Blackall April 7. Ph: 1800 008 020. ORTHODONTIST: Ph: Patti Smith Longreach 46 584 735. ORTHOPAEDICS: Ph Longreach Hospital 4658 4735. MENTAL HEALTH NURSE: Ph: Longreach Hospital 4658 4700 to make an appointment. PAEDIATRICIAN TEAM (Child Psychiatrist and Paediatrician): Dr Helen Heussler- visiting Longreach Ph: Patti Smith Longreach Hospital for appointment 4658 4735. Referal required PODIATRIST: Ph: Maree
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Longreach Hospital 4658 4700. PSYCHIATRIST: Dr Richard Zimmerman Central West March 2528, 2008. Ph: Mental Health Longreach Hospital 4658 4700; Blackall Hospital Wednesday March 26. Referrals required. PSYCHOLOGIST: Ph: Longreach RFDS 4658 1928 for appointment. Blackall March 5 and 19. PHYSIOTHERAPIST: Ph: Longreach Hospital 4658 4700. Ph: Barcaldine 4651 1311 QUEENSLAND ILLICIT DRUG DIVERSION INITATIVE: Ph: Longreach Mental Health 4652 7951. RELATIONSHIPS AUSTRALIA: Visit Blackall on a needs basis. Phone 1300 364 277 RESPIRATORY PHYSICIAN: Dr Simon Bowler. Ph: Patti Smith Longreach Hospital 4658 4735. SURGEON: Phone Longreach Hospital for enquires. SPEECH THERAPIST: Ph: Erika Healy 4652 7951 WELL WOMENS CLINIC NURSE: Louise Cameron - Blackall March 26. Ph: Blackall Hospital 4650 7700 to register on a waiting list. WELL WOMENS CLINIC DOCTOR: Dr Louise Russell - Blackall March 5-6. Ph: Blackall Hospital on 4650 7700 to register on waiting list.
Mayoral candidates
I have lived at Byrgenna in the Tambo shire for the past 27 years. I am married to Don and we run a commercial herd of Santa Gertrudis cattle. I have always been actively engaged in the day-to-day work on the property, but am also very involved in community of Tambo and the community of Queensland. I have been a councillor on the Tambo Shire Council for the past 4 years. I served on the Queensland Rural Health Advisory Council from 1996 to 1999. I have been a long-time member of the Tambo branch of the Queensland Country Womens Association, serving as treasurer, secretary and president. I have also served as a state vice president of the Southern Region. This encompassed the business management of the Associations accommodation in Brisbane, QCWAs Aged Care facilities, and travel to all parts of the state to organise conferences and meetings. I particularly enjoyed working with the women of Queensland and their wonderful menfolk during this time. I have also served as the state chairman of the QCWA Piecemakers Group, which has patchwork, charity projects, student bursaries, fundraising and fun as its focus. I trained as a nurse at Princess Alexandra Hospital, graduating as a registered nurse. I have owned and operated retail dress shops in Redcliffe and Kippa Ring. I am mother to three children, all of whom live in country Queensland. I would devote my time and effort to the future of two great communities, should I be elected to the position of mayor of the Blackall-Tambo Regional Council. The future will hold great challenges as well as exciting times. It will take a great deal of dedication and patience to achieve all that will be required of the newly elected council. If elected, I have absolute faith that I will be able to work with, support and weld the new council into a group that will succeed.
Jan Ross
BLACKALL IGA White Seedless Grapes $4.97kg Blade Roast $5.99 kg Burnett Valley Ham $8.98kg Blossom Margarine 89c each Nescafe Coffee 250g $9.99 ea
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Born in Blackall, I am married with two adult children who both live and work in Blackall. My wife Jenny and I operate a garden centre and tourist venue based around the legendary blade shearer Jack Howe. As a councillor for 19 years, I am fully aware of the successes and difculties our shire has faced to this point. I am also aware that we must now combine with the Tambo shire in a productive mutually respectful partnership, to enhance the new councils prole so that it will be more receptive to your individual needs, as well as creating
new opportunities for Blackall, Tambo and their districts. Whether you have lived in our shires for many years or are new to the area, you, as residents of the new Blackall/ Tambo Regional Council, are the very essence of a very special area of our state, and it is you that keep our towns and district thriving through the most arduous conditions. If I am elected as your mayor, I will work with you in every way in conjunction with the elected councillors to create a brighter and better future for all of us in our new Blackall-Tambo partnership.
Barry Muir
Les Wheelhouse
In the lead-up to the amalgamation of Blackall and Tambo shires I seek your support in the forthcoming elections for the position of mayor of the new Blackall-Tambo Regional Council. I believe my long experience as councillor and mayor and my indepth knowledge of local and regional local government processes will be of signicant benet as we approach the challenge of building a new regional council with as little disruption to current services as possible. The Local Transitional Committee has fullled its role well and will submit recommendations to the regional council. Blackall shire has had a positive term completing projects such as the airport
runway, the extension of the bitumen seal on Jericho Road, construction of the cattle spelling facility and the upgrade of sale pens at the saleyards complex as well as successfully lobbying for the completion of the new Barcoo River bridge. I congratulate all those who joined in the ght against amalgamation and I thank Brenda Kelly and all council staff for their courteous and efcient assistance. Last but not least I congratulate the Blackall community for the way you present our town. If elected as mayor I look forward to working together to build our new regional council.
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B lackall G irl G uides w ith Leader Julie B lucher and G ovenor M s Q uentin B ryce Right: Ms Quentin Bryce meets ex-Blackallite M a r g r e t t Smith and her daughter.
Left: Blackall and Barcaldine Girl Guides come together to meet the Governor of Queensland Ms Quentin Bryce
M rs G race M anttan w as presented w ith a G olden F riends of G uiding certicate for her m any years w ith the guiding m ovem ent.
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A fter the ofcial unveiling of th e p la q u e the celebratory cake w as cu t b y th e oldest (M rs G race M anttan) , yo u n g e st (S hauna K angan ) m em bers o f g u id e s and H er E xcellency M s Q uentin B ryce
Blackall State School Year 2/3 students performed an Aboriginal Dreaming song for the Governor upon her arrival at the school on Monday.
St Josephs Year 6/7 students, principal Jamie Emerick and teacher Emma Martin with Queenslands Governor Quentin Bryce.
LSODE Blackall cluster students were amongst those receiving encouragement awards after the rst few weeks of study. They include Georgia Sprague (Year 2) for her on-air participation, and Sam Pearson for clever thinking in on-air lessons. It was Joe Schmidts turn for an award when he won a fast facts shootout, along with Alannah Kemp for good memorization in LOTE. Last week Ainsley Walker and Wilson Sprague (Year 4) were rewarded for their great efforts with activities at cluster day. Gibby Rooneys scientic reasoning won her an award too. *** Former Blackall State School captain Annette Hall (Richardson) now runs the Western Wallaby Lone Guide Unit for young girls unable to attend regular meetings in towns due to isolation. Annette runs regular on-air sessions through the Longreach School of Distance Education to supplement the mailed units, and organises face-to-face activities during the year. Question and answer sessions have been planned with epals from Germany, Canada, Italy and the US. *** BSS students from Prep to Year 12 had the opportunity to practice and perfect some dance moves taught by experts at the Raw Metal Dance Companys dance classes, thanks to sponsorship from the Blackall Shire Council. *** The McLean Brothers Bursary has been awarded to Noralyn Jowett. Noralyn and her sister Naomi will study at the University of Southern Queensland where they will pursue their music studies. The bursary is awarded to the top academically achieving student in Year 12 who attends university. *** Ten year 12 BSS students were the star attraction of a very full parade as they were inducted as senior leaders for 2008. Mayor Les Wheelhouse presented them with their badges and guest speaker, Major Terry Brennan imparted words on the importance of being a good leader, and shared his thoughts on how the seniors could go about achieving this. Senior and Middle School captains are: House Captains Senior School Gold, Kyle Richardson and Cindy-Lee Harvey; Senior
School Blue, Bradley Hayes and *** Abigail Hayward; Middle School St Josephs Year 2/3 class is Gold, Kevin Loveday and Georgina nding out about the Human Body Heard; Middle School Blue, Aaron and have been exploring their Williams and Ali Turlan. ve senses, as well as unzipping *** their skin to discover what is Elected Student Council underneath. Representatives at BSS are Elise *** Leek, Carly Thomson, Kahli Insects and bugs are everywhere Cameron, David Goodman, Cassidy in St Josephs Year 4/5 room as Flynn, Brodie Waine, Stevie Harlow the students watch the creatures and Justin Johnstone. P&C develop as part of their Life Cycles president Nev Dolinski presented unit while the Year 6/7 class badges to these students. have been discovering our famous *** Australian Explorers. BSS students are making the *** most of links with the Australian Students of St Josephs recently Agricultural College, Longreach took to the blocks for the schools campus, with students from annual swimming carnival with Years 9-11 attending courses competition between the two in agricultural and mechanical houses Red and Gold and studies. These courses allow plenty of team spirit. It was a students to receive TAFE equivalent close nish with Gold House just qualications that are recognised pipping the Reds. Age Champions nationally. The younger students were: 9 Years Lauren Meehancan use the experience to lead Johnson, Sam Fletcher. 10 Years into school based traineeships Tessa Doonar, AJ Hauff. 11 Years and apprenticeships in the senior Jamee Johnson, Tom Fletcher. school. The rst week of course 12 Years Claire Doonar, Kelly work began on March 3 with Ms Hauff. Wade Kangan and Jamee Fazel attending with the students. Johnson also set two new records *** on the night. Mr Ossipow made BSS swimming *** carnival presentations recently. Jess Walker, Claire Doonar, Overall, the house trophy and Kelly Hauff, Tom Fletcher, Jamee plaque stayed rmly in the hands Johnson, Tessa Doonar and AJ of Gold House, which was once Hauff were chosen to compete again victorious. in the Central West carnival in *** Barcaldine. The Blackall team The St. Josephs P&F met last won an award for the most points. week and decided not to hold the Jamee Johnson was selected on Easter Fete on March 15 as the the day to compete in the North date clashes with a number of West team. other community events, as well as *** important Feast Days, and would A weekly Sport Afternoon is being follow the Blackall Shire Councils run on Wednesdays at St Josephs. Farewell Celebrations on Friday 14. This is an extra-curricular activity The committee will work towards offered by the school, which holding an Octoberfest as the major a number of students enjoy 2008 fundraiser, to be held early in participating in. Currently students term four, and will select a date for are practicing athletic skills and this in the near future. A number techniques in preparation for the of stalls traditionally held at the sports carnival later in the year. Easter Fete will complement the *** Blackall Shire event on the Friday Abbie Ongheen, Jake Richardson, evening donuts, face painting Tom Fletcher, Kelly Hauff and Matt and the cent sale are among the Parker from St Josephs have been planned stalls. busy training for the upcoming *** Challenge Cup in Yeppoon on March The Prep/Year One students at 11-13. This is a carnival where St Josephs were very excited to students from Catholic schools in have a new member in their class central Queensland compete in Fabio the Most Beautiful Fish in netball or football. The students the World! The class is looking at are part of the Far Western team letter writing as part of its genre which is made up of competitors work and even has a special friend from Blackall, Barcaldine and Molly the Mouse who writes to Longreach. them. The Barcoo Independent, Friday,March 7 2008 - Page 13