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Sport on the Barcoo

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In pairs at the Blackall Bowls Club on Sunday, 17 August, Tex Hayward and Rob Doyle did battle with Mitch Pfingst and Ron Robinson.

It was a tight game for the first nine ends with Mitch and Ron just in front 8-7, but then Tex and Rob lost 10 shots in the next three ends to be trailing 17-2.

They clawed their way back to be only four behind with two ends to play, only to go down by seven shots on end 20, finally losing 28-21.

In sets of nine ends Lew Kelly played Col Pfingst in a very good game with Lew winning the first set narrowly 8-6.

Col then played well to win the second set 11-4, going on to win the last set 10-7.

The handicapper proved right in both games on Sunday, August 10 with back markers winning both games.

Don Daly, giving Roy Black 12 strokes, looked to be in trouble trailing 19-8, but then Roy dropped 10 strokes on the next three ends to lead by only one stroke.

After that it was all Don, going on to win 31-27.

In the other game Ross Browning gave Greg McNamara 16 shots and had to fight hard after being down 23-20 after 27 ends.

Ross’s class finally gave him a win of 31-27.

In sets of nine ends John Bowyer had a woeful first set against Lew Kelly, losing 10-1 but then recovered to win the second set 7-6.

Lew however was not to be denied, winning the final set 9-7.

In social play Rob Doyle defeated Woody 19-8.

There will open house social bowls this Sunday instead of championship bowls with all bowlers and non-bowlers welcome.

Teams for the day will be picked from a hat.

Play will start at 10 am, breaking for a BBQ at 12, followed by another game afterward.

No bowls dress code is required but players should ensure shoes with no high heels are worn.

It is hoped many turn up and have a good fun day

-- by Dally Holden

Combat on the green

Last Saturday saw Blackall’s under 14 rugby league team contest the grand final in Barcaldine and though they left without the trophy, they won plenty of respect.

Blackall’s 13 took on Barcaldine’s 19-strong team and went down fighting to the tune of 16-10.

Barcaldine opened the scoring with a converted try by going around the outside of the Blackall boys and scoring a long range try next to the posts.

Blackall fought back and after being denied a try with a dubious held-up call, crossed next to the post with a good try to Rob Bauer with the try converted by Jack Politch, squaring the ledger at 6 all.

The game ebbed and flowed from one end to the other with no side being able to take control.

A mistake by the Magpies in their own red zone just before half time saw the Goannas take their chances and score right on the stroke of the half time hooter, with the sides going to the break at 12-6 to the Barcaldine Sand Goannas.

The Magpies started the second half with a couple of good sets of six both in attack and defence and with a strong breeze at their backs, things were looking good.

The defining point of the second half came after a great defensive effort with the Barcaldine team trapped in their own half on the fifth tackle, and the clearing kick going off the side of the kicker’s boot.

Barcaldine received a relieving penalty and from the ensuing set of six managed to get on the outside of the Blackall team and scored a good try out wide.

The conversion was unsuccessful, leaving the Magpies down 16-6.

With time running out the Maggies scored a try out wide to Jack Politch, which he was unable to

Magpies go down fighting in grand final

convert, leaving the Magpies behind 10-16 and only two minutes left on the clock.

Barcaldine held on in the last couple of minutes to take out a very entertaining grand final.

Great games were had by all members of the team, in particular Jack Politch who gave his all the entire match and was rewarded with an individual trophy at the end of the game.

Thanks must go out to Rob Bauer and Mitchell Donohue for playing when home from school throughout the year.

Some great entertainment was seen early in the day with all Blackall juniors represented from under 7s through to the 14s.

This is the last of Blackall’s games for the Central West competition for the year, but it has been agreed to have a friendly day in Tambo against the Tambo/Augathella juniors in the under 8s, 10s and 12s on September 7 in Tambo.

The presentation day has been set down for Sunday, September 14, which will cap off a very successful year for the junior Magpies.

-- by Peter Hauff

The future of the Barcoo Independent in 2009 and beyond lies with the outcome of a sponsorship campaign launched at the beginning of August.

Guests at the campaign launch heard that for the newspaper to continue, the Blackall Newspaper Group, which publishes the Barcoo Independent, needs to raise $60,000.

Volunteer writer and editor Sally Cripps has announced that she will be reducing her newspaper workload at the end of the year, prompting the group to seek alternatives keep the community newspaper open.

“Our objectives are clear,” BNG president Margaret Warren stated, “to put the Barcoo Independent on a solid footing for years to come, by moving to employ a full-time journalist from 2009.

“Our target is to raise $60 000 which will enable us to produce a weekly newspaper and offer a more attractive package for advertisers.”

Once a newspaper achieves weekly publication status it is listed with agencies and begins to attract revenue from sources such as governments, an avenue

of cash flow which is currently not available.

The group has devised a number of sponsorship packages under a “Friends of the Barcoo Independent” banner, ranging from platinum for $5000 and above to an individual/small sponsorshop deal for amounts between $1 and $499.

Varying levels of advertising and promotional stories will be offered in return.

MC for the night and self-confessed “friend of the Barcoo Indy”, Terry Brennan said he did not think it was melodramatic to say that unless enough money was raised, the newspaper would be forced to close at the end of the year.

“I strongly urge you from the bottom of my heart to reflect on a Blackall community without a Barcoo Indy,” he said.

“The very real impact on our community if the BNG fails to raise sufficient funds is that we, the people of Blackall, will yet again lose our community voice.

“In these uncertain times of change we face as a community we must demand a voice for Blackall, but the BNG can only do it with

Barcoo Indy future on the line

Retirement Village pledges $10 000 to newspaper

The Barcoo Retirement Village has pledged a contribution of $10,000 to the Blackall Newspaper Group to kick start its campaign to employ a full-time journalist from 2009.

Speaking at the launch of the sponsorship campaign, spokesperson Daphne Rich said the Barcoo Retirement Village committee was proud of the Barcoo Independent.

She likened the dedication of the newspaper group over the last eight years to that of the Retirement Village committee, saying that both had the best interests of the future of Blackall at heart.

“Our residents in the village and the aged care facility love the ‘little paper’ as it gives them the opportunity to participate in the life of the community, even if at a distance,” she said.

“A community newspaper is an important facilitator for all areas of activity and information dissemination and can draw the community together.

“A weekly paper is so much more effective as the news and information is current.”

The Blackall Newspaper Group plans to publish weekly as soon as possible after putting on a full-time employee next year, to attract greater advertising revenue.

Mrs Rich said the Retirement Village committee trusted that its sponsorship, along with contributions from the wider community, would allow the newspaper group’s goals to be met.

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DATE CLAIMERSAUGUST27 Woolscour night dinner and tour30 BSS P&C auctionSEPTEMBER1 Qld Arts Ccl Raw Metal6 Flower Show6 Woolscour bush dinner and tour20 Springtime AffairOCTOBER4/5 Motorbike clinic

18 QantasLink Beef Producers race meetingNOVEMBER9 CWA stalls day11 Remembrance Day22 Blackall Pony Club presentationsDECEMBER24 Christmas Eve street partyAPRIL 200914-17 State showjumping /equitation titles

After disruptions from transport stoppages and rain, cattle sales at the Blackall yards are back on track with Blackall Combined Agents yarding a total of 2500 head on August 7 and 2600 head on August 14.

The market was solid on August 7 and producers with fat cattle were rewarded with a rising market on August 14.

The fall of the Australian dollar and easing of world oil prices has assisted price increases, according to agents.

The lead pen of bullocks at Blackall on August 14 reached 182 c/kg. Heavy export weight cows sold to similar rates.

Adams and Son, Darracourt, sold superior Simbrah cows to a top of 150 c/kg and weighing 705 kg for the lead.

McKenzie Family Pastoral, North Delta, Barcaldine sold Brahman

cows to 145 c/kg averaging 558 kg. Their Charbray bulls reached 178 c/kg and 850 kg.

Feeder steers from North Delta reached 175 c/kg weighing 500 kg.

Light store heifers to return to the paddock and also for slaughter reached 176 c/kg.

Jason and Janelle Jeynes “Killarney Park” Tambo sold Santa cows with Angus calves at foot for $795.

The previous week, La Plata Grazing sold Braford cross steers topping at 182.2 c/kg for 525 kg to return $956/hd.

Recruit Investments, Prairie Downs sold Brahman cross steers topping at 180.2 c/kg to weigh 589 kg to return $1062/hd.

Brahman cross cows from Kevin and Bev Gillies, Devenish sold for 154.2 c/kg weighing 552 kg and returning $852/hd.

Woodbine Livestock Trading sold heavy Charolais cross heifers for 161.2 c/kg weighing 488 kg to return $787/hd.

HF and DM Rich, Tilbury sold Devon cross heifers weighing 438 kg for 169.2 c/kg or $742/hd.

In the store steers, Prince Holdings, Cannington, McKinlay sold a draft of 120 Brahman/Charolais cross topping at 173.2 c/kg weighing 207 kg to average 160 c/kg.

Peel Northampton Downs sold Santa steers for 177.2 c/kg weighing 266 kg returning $472/hd.

Charolais/Brahman cross store heifers from Alice Downs Blackall topped at 171.2 c/kg weighing 302 kg to average 167 c/kg and weighing 329 kg.

Cattle sales back on track

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The Blackall Pistol Club hosted the Nell Dix Memorial shoot over the weekends of 3rd and 17th August with centre fire, sports and standard matches being shot.

Keith and David Jackson once again continued this event on behalf of the family.

Winner of the centre fire event was Bruce McPaul with an off pistol score of 491, just ahead of Arthur Elmy who took second place on 484.

In third place was Aub Carter on 432 while other scores were: Doug Lane on 271 and Doug Church on 90.

Bruce McPaul had a top round of 91 in the duelling section

Only a small field contested the sports pistol event with Noelene Gleeson taking first place with an off pistol score of 505. In second place was Peter Fenson on 402

while third place went to Peter Molle.

Noelene Gleeson then took out a double by winning the standard match event, scoring an off pistol total of 510, with Robyn Lound as runner-up on 487 and Peter Molle third on 474.

Other scores were: Spencer Astill on 365, Doug Lane on 344 and Lloyd Marsh with 131

Peter Molle was very consistent with two rounds of 91 in the precision section, and Noelene had a round of 90.

The next official shoot is a free pistol event to be held this Sunday, August 24 from 9am.

Practice matches will be available for centre fire and air pistol events for those who wish to do so.

The Schluters Bakery Rapid Fire event will then follow on September 7.

Doubles for Noelene

Jenny, S ue and C hris tine K irs tie , R obyn and C hris tineTerry, D ave and B rad ley

significant help.”The Barcoo Independent has grown from a yearly

circulation in 2004 of 4806 newspapers to nearly 9000 sales expected by the end of 2008.

It has developed from being an eight-page newspaper produced with volunteer labour in the back office of a local business house and sharing the state school’s photocopier, to employing a layout designer and regularly featuring 20 pages, produced at the Visitor Information Centre on the group’s own copier.

“Four years ago, the odds against the successful establishment of a community newspaper seemed insurmountable,” Mrs Warren said.

“Each year we have been proud to announce that

we have continued to publish on a regular basis.“We feel confident that, with the support of the

community, this new challenge will be met.”The sponsorship campaign closes on September

26, after which the BNG will assess whether it can continue or make plans to close the newspaper down.

Prospectuses are available from the Visitor Information Centre and BNG members Sally Cripps, Kirstie Davison and Terry Kingston are available to discuss sponsorship proposals.

The group thanked Ozzie Newell at the Acacia Motor Inn and Outback Sound for their assistance towards the campaign launch.

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The Barcoo Independent grows each year continued from page 1

Residents of the Blackall-Tambo Regional Council are being invited to share their thoughts on the name of their regional council, through a flier being distributed in the mail.

At its monthly meeting on August 13, CEO Ken Timms told councillors that they had only one chance to make sure of the name they wished to take them into the future.

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

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

Councillors reacted positively to the suggestion, with Cr Graham Jarvis noting that Blackall-Tambo had been selected by the Local

Transition Committee prior to the March elections, and that it hadn’t been given a lot of time to consider names.

“We really had no say in it at the time,” he said. “I think they chose Blackall-Tambo so that neither name got lost.”

Cr Sally Cripps said she would welcome the chance to consider a name that symbolised a new beginning and gave the region a unique identity.

“I think Blackall-Tambo was really a stopgap name and I’d like to find something that was a bit more imaginative.”

She said she understood that the Barcoo shire, based around Jundah and Windorah, had objected to the use of Upper

Barcoo for the council made of Blackall and Tambo, as it could lead to confusion in many circles.

Cr Grahame Schluter said that it shouldn’t just be up to council and he would like to see the community being consulted about names.

“For all we know, they might like Blackall-Tambo best,” he said.

A letter drop was decided on as the best method of gathering ideas, but a time limit of September 10 was set.

Councillors were not keen to see the issue of the region’s name and logo drag on and wanted to have some idea of community opinion by its next meeting.

-- by Sally Cripps

What’s in a name? Blackall-Tambo surveys residents

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Health NewsPreventing Oseoporosis

You can take action to minimise your risk of developing osteoporosis and a first fracture. Bone health is maintained in the body by: Calcium, Adequate Vitamin D and Exercise. Exercise

Exercise helps to build and maintain strong bones, prevent falls and fractures and speed rehabilitation. There are two main types of exercises that are beneficial to bone health: Weight bearing and resistance.

Weight-bearing exercise means any exercise that is done while you are on your feet, so that gravity is exerting a force. Your bones become stronger when they bear weight during exercise and when some amount of ‘impact’ or extra strain is placed on those bones.

If the ‘strain’ level is too low, then the bone will not become stronger and may still lose mass. Too much ‘strain’ could result in injury. The best ‘strain’ is from activities that may be new to your body, which means your bones are getting a variety of forces and loads on them.Examples of weight bearing exercise

Examples of weight-bearing activities are jogging, walking, tennis, dancing, golf and netball. Swimming and cycling are not considered weight-bearing exercises (but are good for muscle strength). Activities that are high-impact, such as aerobics, running and jumping, have a greater effect on bone strength than ‘low-impact’ activities, such as walking and cycling. Everyday activities such as normal walking are not considered to be especially bone-building because they produce a strain that is ‘normal’ for the body, although very fast walking has been shown to help maintain bone strength.

A very fast short walk (20 min) is better for bone than a long slow walk of 1 hour.Resistance exercises (lifting weights with your arms or legs)

Resistance exercises, also called strength training, can have a good effect on the health of your bones and have been shown to reduce the number of falls in older people. The strong muscle contractions required to move a heavy weight place stress or ‘strain’ on the bone that the muscles are attached to. When bone feels a ‘strain’ repeatedly (as also happens in regular exercise training) it responds by increasing bone mass so as to become stronger. Targeting specific muscle groups around the hip, spine and arms with weight-lifting is also a good idea.

Everyday activities do not produce enough ‘strain’ to change bone mass, so

resistance exercises need to be increased as the body adapts to each new level.

This can be done by: • increasing the resistance • increasing the number of repetitions •changing the exercise so that a new strain pattern begins • when it starts to feel easy, you need to increase the weight and do more repetitions. Exercise Tips for Strong Bones

•To have an effect on bone, exercise needs to be REGULAR, FAIRLY VIGOROUS, HAVE VARIETY (put different loads on it), and include SHORT INTENSE BURSTS.• The amount and type of exercise will vary depending on your age and bone health. Overall, most people should aim to exercise for 30 40 minutes, four to six times each week, and include some weight-bearing and resistance exercises in the program. You can build up to this level over time • Start slowly and progress gradually. Try to get into an exercise routine. You can break it up into several smaller amounts throughout the day. • Set short term goals for what you want to achieve. They must be realistic, achievable and measurable. For example, adding 50 jumps to your regular walk over a 3-month period.• The process of bone building is slow, it starts to happen as soon as you start regular exercise but it takes at least 6 months to be able to measure the effects • Good exercises for bones: fast walking, jogging, dancing, tennis, volleyball and lifting weights. Choose exercises that you enjoy and vary your program to keep it interesting • If you are having pain while exercising, stop and talk to your doctor or physiotherapist.Exercise if you have osteoporosis

If you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis and/or have already had a fracture, you should see your doctor or physiotherapist about starting an individual exercise program. • Your aim is to maintain bone strength and reduce the risk of fractures and falls by improving posture, balance and muscular strength. Because of the higher risk of fracture, exercising at a level high enough to produce stress on the bones is not recommended. • Appropriate exercises include Tai Chi for balance, flexibility and muscle strength, gentle weights for muscle strength, water-based exercises (hydrotherapy) and walking • Avoid high impact activities (eg running) • Avoid jarring & twisting movements (eg golf swing) • Avoid heavy lifting and lifting objects some distance from your body (eg picking up grandchildren) • Avoid abdominal curls (sit-ups) • Don't overdo it (especially if you have not done any activity for many years). How is osteoporosis diagnosed?

Osteoporosis is diagnosed by a bone density test (medical name - Dual-energy

X-ray Absorptiometry; DXA). It is a short, painless scan that measures the density (strength) of your bones, usually at the hip and spine. The result from this test is called a T-score.

Your GP will first assess your risk factors for osteoporosis, which include your age, medical history and lifestyle factors, before referring you for a test.

Bone Density TestA bone density test will give you a T-

score. The result will be in the range of • Normal • Osteopenia (low bone density • Osteoporosis. If the test shows normal You have normal bone density. Exercise, adequate calcium intake and vitamin D are all important factors for maintaining bone health. If the test shows osteopenia (low bone density) Your doctor may recommend lifestyle changes to reduce risk factors that can affect bone health. Your doctor will also recommend a follow-up test in 1-2 years to monitor your bone density. If the test shows osteoporosis This means your bone density is low and at risk of fracture. Your doctor will probably recommend you start treatment to stop further bone loss and prevent fractures. Lifestyle changes will also be recommended. A follow-up test is commonly conducted in a year to monitor your bone density and the effectiveness of the treatment.

It is important to be aware of your bone health, as osteoporosis often has no symptoms until a fracture occurs.

Medicare Rebates for a bone density test There is a Medicare rebate for a bone density test (DXA scan) if you • Have been previously diagnosed with osteoporosis • Have had one or more fractures due to osteoporosis • Are 70 years or over in age • Are taking corticosteroids, or have Cushing's syndrome • Have not had a menstrual period for more than 6 months, under age 45 (excludes pregnancy) • Are male and have low testosterone • Have rheumatoid arthritis, chronic kidney or liver disease, overactive thyroid or parathyroid or coeliac disease.

Heel UltrasoundYou may see advertisements for other

types of bone tests in chemists and shopping centres, called Heel Ultrasounds. Heel Ultrasound is not the recommended standard test to measure your bone strength and predict your risk of fracture.

Taken from Osteoperosis Australia http://www.osteoporosis.org.au accessed 10.07.08.) Next edition will be on preventing and diagnosing osteoperosis.

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The state government’s blueprint to manage the social and economic challenges confronting communities in the central west has been given a cautious reception by Blackall-Tambo Regional Council.

Mayor Jan Ross said she would really need to dissect the draft Central West Regional Plan and see if the government’s big plan would fit the needs of Blackall and Tambo.

It was launched by deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning Paul Lucas, and Local Government Minister Warren Pitt in Longreach on August 5.

It is now available for public scrutiny and comment from the council office.

According to Mr Lucas, the plan is about managing the challenges facing the 12 500 people who live in the region.

“This area is one of the most sparsely populated in Australia and that presents some unique challenges when it comes to planning for the coming decades.

“Our regional plans for south east and far north Queensland are designed to manage rapidly growing populations.

“The challenge here is a very different one, to deal with the social and economic issues that come with static or declining populations.”

The classification of towns in the region, to assist governments to plan how and where services and infrastructure should be located, was the main area in which Blackall-Tambo councillors took the plan’s architect John Brun to task over when he attended the August council meeting to explain the purpose of the plan.

The four classifications in the

central west are: major rural activity centre (Longreach), district rural activity centres (Barcaldine, Bedourie, Blackall, Boulia, Jundah and Winton) and community activity centres (Alpha, Aramac, Birdsville, Isisford, Tambo and Windorah).

“It looks as though the government has virtually decided that this is the way they want us to remain,” Cr Sally Cripps said.

“If funds are handed out on the basis of classification then how are the smaller centres ever going to get ahead?”

Mr Brun, who is based in Longreach with the Department of Infrastructure and Planning, said major projects wouldn’t be going to smaller centres because it didn’t make economic sense.

Cr Cripps also commented that she expected more substance to the plan’s objectives and strategies.

“Surely everyone in the room would agree with statements such as ‘assist in revitalisation of centres by establishing mechanisms to provide support for small business to locate in business districts throughout the region’, but I expected to see some of these mechanisms outlined,” she said.

Mr Brun responded that after the plan came into being, a five year action plan would be prepared to outline key priorities from amongst all those listed.

“The action plan will identify the projects, the actions required and the lead agency,” he said.

“If Blackall-Tambo decides it wants to do something about housing for instance, it can put its hand up to manage that.”

Some of the issues identified in the plan include attracting and retaining skilled staff; providing opportunities to halt outward

youth migration; transport networks; distances people have to travel to gain human and social services such as health and education; maintaining safe and secure air access; the capacity to meet increasing environmental outcome expectations; accessing intrastate, interstate and international markets to export goods and services; and the effects of climate change, particularly on rainfall patterns, and the extremes in weather conditions.

The plan highlights significant employment and growth potential in industries such as geothermal and solar thermal energy, carbon farming, organic agriculture, aquaculture and agribusiness, ecotourism, Indigenous tourism, palaeotourism, education/study tourism and heritage/cultural tourism, macropod and wild game harvesting, and in cottage industries and niche marketing.

Cool reception for draft plan at Blackall-Tambo

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Barcoo Independent TV Guide August 31 - Sept 6ABC SEVEN Imparja SBS W

ednesday September 3

4:30 G.P.5:30 Strictly Dancing6:00 Children’s Shows11:00 Time Team12:00 Midday Report12:30 National Press Club Address1:30 Talking Heads2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Shows6:00 Travel Oz6:30 The Cook And The Chef7:00 News 7:30 The 7.30 Report 8:00 The New Inventors8:30 Spicks And Specks9:00 The Hollowmen 9:30 Very Small Business 10:00 At The Movies10:30 Lateline11:05 Lateline Business11:30 Murphy’s Law12:25 Parliament Question Time 1:25 Movie: The Sugarland Express (1974)3:25 National Press Club Address

6:00 Sunrise9:00 The Morning Show11:00 Raggs11:30 Seven Morning News12:00 Movie: Mystery Woman: Game Time2:00 All Saints3:00 Infomercials4:00 It’s Academic4:30 News 5:00 M*A*S*H5:30 Deal Or No Deal6:00 News6:30 Today Tonight7:00 Home And Away7:30 Crash Investigation Unit8:00 Medical Emergency8:30 Criminal Minds9:30 Alan Sugar: The Apprentice10:50 Beyond Boiling Point11:20 The Unit12:20 Cavemen12:50 Young Ramsay2:00 Infomercials4:00 NBC Today5:30 Early News

5.30 Creflo A Dollar6.00 Today9.00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne10:00 Top End Tour: Australia v Bangladesh1:30 Hi-52.00 Top End Tour: Australia v Bangladesh 6.00 News6.30 A Current Affair7.00 Two And A Half Men7.30 Two And A Half Men8:00 Hole In The Wall8.30 Movie: The Wedding Crashers11:00 Balls Of Steel11.30 Balls Of Steel12.00 Home Shopping12.30 Surfari1:00 Mad TV

5:20 Overseas News 7:15 Cycling: La Vuelta 2008 Daily Update 7:25 Overseas News12:55 Market Update - Day 1:00 Movie: The Hero 2:40 Candy Viola 3:00 Effie: Just Quietly3:30 Football Stars Of Tomorrow4:00 he Journal 4:30 Newshour 5:30 Feast Bazaar: Essaouira 5:55 Market Update 6:00 Living Black 6:30 World News Australia7:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Cookbook: 8:00 Inside Australia: Alive And Kicking 8:30 Dateline 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Market Update - Night 10:05 Movie: Laputa: Castle In The Sky 12:20 Movie: Together

Thursday September 4

4:30 G.P.5:30 Strictly Dancing6:00 Children’s Shows11:00 The Worst Jobs In History12:00 Midday Report12:30 Pie In The Sky1:30 Collectors2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Shows6:00 Can We Help?6:10 Buildings That Shaped Britain7:00 News 7:30 The 7.30 Report 8:00 Catalyst8:30 Family Footsteps 9:30 Q&A10:25 Lateline11:00 Lateline Business11:30 Live At The Basement12:25 Wildside 1:20 Parliament Question Time 2:20 Movie: Mexican Spitfire 3:25 Songs Of Praise3:55 The Glass House

6:00 Sunrise9:00 The Morning Show11:00 Raggs11:30 News12:00 Movie: Love Sick (2007)2:00 All Saints3:00 Infomercials4:00 It’s Academic4:30 News 5:00 M*A*S*H5:30 Deal Or No Deal6:00 News6:30 Today Tonight7:00 Home And Away7:30 TBA9:30 Ugly Betty10:30 Trinny & Susannah Undress The Nation11:30 Beauty And The Geek12:30 House Calls To The Rescue1:30 Kiwifruit2:00 Infomercials4:00 NBC Today5:30 Early News

5.30 Creflo A Dollar6.00 Today9.00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne11.00 News11.30 Home Shopping12.00 Movie: Hunger Point (2003,M)2.00 Days Of Our Lives3.00 Entertainment Tonight3.30 Hi-54.00 The Shak4.30 News5.00 Antiques Roadshow6.00 News6.30 A Current Affair7.00 Two And A Half Men7.30 Getaway8.30 The Strip9.30 The Footy Show11.00 The Footy Show Late1.00 Home Shopping

5:20 Overseas News7:15 Cycling: La Vuelta 2008 Daily Update 7:25 Overseas News12:55 Market Update 1:00 Australian Biography: Joan Kirner 1:30 Odyssey Of Life: Awakening Of The Senses 2:30 Dateline 3:30 Chefs Of The Great Hotels Of The World4:00 The Journal 4:30 Newshour 5:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:55 Market Update 6:00 Discovery of the World - Tassili, the Mountains of the Tuaregs 6:30 World News Australia 7:35 Inspector Rex 8:30 The Circuit9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Market Update 10:05 Movie: The Child 11:45 Queer As Folk 12:40 Movie: Killing Words

Friday September 5

4:30 G.P.5:30 Strictly Dancing6:00 Children’s Shows11:05 The Lion Man11:25 Aussie Animal Rescue12:00 Midday Report12:30 National Press Club Address1:30 Spicks And Specks2:00 The Private Life Of A Masterpiece 3:00 Children’s Shows6:00 Message Stick6:30 Can We Help?7:00 News 7:30 Stateline8:00 Collectors8:30 Wire In The Blood 10:00 Little Miss Jocelyn 10:25 Lateline11:05 Double The Fist11:35 triple j tv12:05 Good Game12:35 rage

6:00 Sunrise9:00 The Morning Show11:00 Raggs11:30 News12:00 Movie: Hang ‘Em High (1968)2:30 Discover Tasmania3:00 Infomercials4:00 It’s Academic4:30 News 5:00 M*A*S*H5:30 Deal Or No Deal6:00 News6:30 Today Tonight7:00 Home And Away7:30 Better Homes And Gardens8:30 Sevens AFL3:00 Infomercials4:00 NBC Today

5.30 Creflo A Dollar6.00 Today9.00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne9:30 US Open Tennis Championships 200812.30 Home Shopping1:00 Wife Swap USA2.00 Days Of Our Lives3.00 Entertainment Tonight3.30 Hi-5 (F)4.00 The Shak4.30 News5.00 Antiques Roadshow6.00 News6.30 Footprints7.00 Two And A Half Men7.30 NRL: Brisbane Broncos v Newcastle Knights 9.30 NRL: Sydney Roosters v St George Illawarra Dragons 11.30 Movie: On Deadly Ground (1994,M)

5:20 Overseas News7:15 Cycling: La Vuelta 2008 Daily Update 7:25 Overseas News12:55 Market Update 1:00 The Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia 1:30 Insight 2:30 Space Tourists 3:30 Living Black 4:00 The Journal 4:30 Newshour 5:30 Rough Science: Safety 5:55 Market Update 6:00 Upstairs Downstairs6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Black Coffee: Gold in Your Cup8:30 As it Happened: Promise to the Dead - The Exile Journey Of Ariel Dorfman9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Market Update 10:05 Matrioshki: Thai Sex Trade 11:00 Movie: Who Killed Bbi? 1:10 Movie: Our Music

Saturday September 6

5:00 rage8:00 rage: Guest Programmer9:00 triple j tv With The Doctor10:00 Soul Deep11:00 Totally Frank11:30 The Cook And The Chef12:00 Stateline12:30 Australian Story1:00 Foreign Correspondent1:30 Can We Help?2:00 Rugby League: 20084:00 Love Is In The Air 5:00 Bowls: QLD Open 20086:00 My Family6:30 Gardening Australia7:00 News 7:30 Wild At Heart8:15 ABC News8:20 The Bill9:50 Paralympic Games Beijing 2008 Opening Ceremony 1:00 rage

6:00 Children’s Shows9:00 Movie: Jump In! (2007)11:00 Master Raindrop11:30 Girl TV12:00 Eclipse1:00 V8 Xtra2:00 AFL:5:30 Hook Line & Sinker6:00 News6:30 Scrubs7:00 AFL:11:30 Movie: Super Troopers (2002)1:35 5ive Days To Midnight2:35 Wildest Arctic3:30 It Is Written4:00 Home Shopping5:00 Dateline NBC

5.30 Christian City TV6.00 US Open Tennis Championships 20088.00 Children’s Shows10.00 Top End Tour: Australia v Bangladesh1.30 The Snow Show (F)2:00 Top End Tour: Australia v Bangladesh 6.00 News 6.30 Australia’s Funniest Home Video Show7.30 Movie: Movie: Zathura: A Space Adventure10.00 Movie: Hellboy M (2006)12.20 Movie: Body Snatchers (1993,M)

5:20 Overseas News7:15 Cycling: La Vuelta 2008 Daily Update 7:25 Overseas News12.50 Masterpiece: Tosca 3:00 Masterpiece: The Worlds of Chahine4:05 Masterpiece: Living With the Future 4:35 Newshour 5:35 Lonely Planet: Six Degrees – Istanbul6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters8:30 Iron Chef9:20 RocKwiz10:00 Great Australian Albums: The Go Betweens 11:00 Nynne: Happy Birthday 12:25 SOS1:25 Newstopia 1:55 Life Support 2:25 Drawn Together

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Last Monday communities throughout Australia came together to commemorate Vietnam Veterans Day and Blackall was no different when a small group of approximately 20 gathered in the Memorial Park.

It included Ken Cook, a Vietnam veteran who had travelled from Isisford to be part of the ceremony, which was conducted against a backdrop of cement formwork and bright orange safety barrier fences surrounding the final stages of the cenotaph refurbishment.

Reverend Beth O’Neill assisted RSL sub branch president Terry Brennan with the conduct of the ceremony.

Peter Dallas, a local Vietnam veteran, laid a wreath in memory of all veterans.

The 13 names of the Blackall community members who served were read out.

Terry asked those present to especially remember Lance Corporal Phillip Goody, an infantryman with the 8th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, who died on May 1, 1970.

He noted that as part of next

year’s re-dedication of the refurbished cenotaph, Phillip’s name would be added to the rear wall of the obelisk alongside the honour rolls of World Wars One and Two.

Harry Kitching delivered the ode in his usual impressive and stoic style.

In his address Terry spoke of the unusual manner in which Vietnam veterans were treated by the community when they returned home to Australia and how this set them aside from the manner in which previous and subsequent veterans have been treated.

He stated the “Vietnam campaign was unusual in that there was the trauma of fighting a war in a foreign land, that few Australians had heard of, and even fewer cared about, a war that many said was not ours to fight”.

He concluded by saying that “without national support many veterans were left without any feelings of honour”.

Terry also drew attention to this year being the 40th anniversary of the battles of Coral and Balmoral.

He highlighted that during the

26-day period, soldiers experienced the most sustained and intense battles ever fought by Australian forces in Vietnam.

As part of the ceremony Reverend O’Neill used two of the prayers delivered at the national commemoration ceremony held in Canberra in May as part of a belated national recognition of the battles.

The afternoon in Blackall concluded with an evening barbeque arranged by RSL sub branch secretary Don Daly, which was enjoyed by all who attended.

Terry said he appreciated the effort made by all those who took the time from their busy lives to attend, including members of the fire brigade.

He said that although he was a little disappointed with the numbers this year they were up on last year but there was a way to go to reach the number who attended in 2006.

He strongly encouraged a greater community presence and stronger support next year.

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Barcoo Independent TV Guide August 31 - Sept 6ABC SEVEN Imparja SBS

Sunday August 31

5:00 rage6:30 Children’s Shows9:00 Insiders10:00 Inside Business10:30 Offsiders11:05 Asia Pacific Focus11:30 Songs Of Praise12:00 Landline1:00 Gardening Australia1:30 Message Stick2:00 Hannibal: Enemy Of Rome 3:00 Fantastic Mr Dahl 4:05 Sting: Songs From The Labyrinth5:00 Sunday Arts6:00 At The Movies6:30 The Einstein Factor7:00 News 7:30 Doctor Who8:15 Doctor Who: Confidential Cutdown:8:30 News8:35 Midsomer Murders 10:10 Compass10:50 Rafael Kubelik: Music Is My Country 12:10 Order In The House1:10 Movie: That’s Right, You’re Wrong (1939)2:50 Movie: Dangerous Corner 3:55 Hymns Of Glory

6:00 Choices6:30 Ying Yang Yo7:00 Blinky Bill’s Around The World Adventures7:30 Weekend Sunrise10:00 QBE Riverfire11:00 Lived To Tell The Tale12:00 Movie: Man Of The House (1995)2:00 AFL: Melbourne Vs Richmond5:00 Discover Tasmania5:30 Great South East6:00 News6:30 TBA9:45 Movie: Four Weddings And A Funeral (1994)12:00 Movie: That Championship Season (1999)2:30 Home Shopping3:30 NBC Meet The Press4:30 NBC Today5:30 Early News

5.30 Rise & Shine6.00 Arrive Alive Cup 7:00 Dora The Explorer7.30 Business Sense8.00 Sunday News9.00 Wide World Of Sports11.00 The Sunday Footy Show12.00 Sunday Roast1.00 Footprints 1.30 Andra Drag Racing2.00 Gilmore Girls3.00 WWE: Afterburn4.00 NRL: Bulldogs v Brisbane Broncos6.00 News 6.30 Domestic Blitz7.30 60 Minutes8.30 Scorched10.30 Move: When A Stranger Calls (2006,M)12:20 Mad TV

6:10 Overseas News7:15 Cycling: La Vuelta 2008 Daily Update7:30 Overseas News10:00 Dateline11:00 2008 UCI Junior World Championships 12:00 National Road Team Series: Tour of Gippsland12:30 2008 World Superbike Championships12:30 2008 World Superbike Championships 1:00 Speedweek 2:00 FIA World Rally Championship 2008 3:00 Football Stars Of Tomorrow 3:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 4:00 Les Murray’s Football Feature5:00 The World Game 6:00 Australian Biography: David Williamson6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8:35 James May’s 20th Century: Body Fantastic 9:10 Movie: The Home Song Stories 11:00 Movie: My Children Are Different 12:30 Swordsmen Of The Passes

Monday Septem

ber 1

4:30 G.P.5:30 Strictly Dancing6:00 Children’s Show11:00 Landline12:00 Midday Report12:30 A Place In Spain12:55 A Place In Slovakia1:30 The Cook And The Chef2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Shows6:00 Landline Extra6:30 Talking Heads7:00 News 7:30 The 7.30 Report 8:00 Australian Story8:30 Four Corners9:20 Media Watch9:35 Enough Rope With Andrew Denton10:35 Lateline11:10 Lateline Business11:35 9/11: The Falling Man 12:50 Parliament Question Time 2:00 Movie: Caught (1948)3:25 Bowls: PBA World Championships 2008

6:00 Sunrise9:00 The Morning Show11:00 Raggs11:30 News12:00 Movie: College Can Be Murder2:00 All Saints3:00 Infomercials4:00 It’s Academic4:30 News 5:00 M*A*S*H5:30 Deal Or No Deal6:00 News6:30 Today Tonight7:00 Home And Away7:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line8:00 The Force - Behind The Line8:30 City Homicide9:30 Bones10:30 Boston Legal11:30 30 Rock12:00 You’ve Got The Job12:30 Medical Rookies1:00 A Country Practice2:00 Infomercials4:00 NBC Today5:30 Early News

5.30 Creflo A Dollar6.00 Today9.00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne11.00 News11.30 Home Shopping12.00 Movie: Mystery Woman (2003,M)2.00 Days Of Our Lives3.00 Entertainment Tonight3.30 Hi-54.00 Lab Rats Challenge4.30 News5.00 Antiques Roadshow6.00 News6.30 A Current Affair7.00 Two And A Half Men7.30 David Attenborough’s Life Of Mammals 8.30 Movie: The Da Vinci Code11.30 Just Shoot Me12.00 Home Shopping12:30 Shipwrecked

5:20 Overseas News 7:10 Weatherwatch & Music 7:15 Cycling: La Vuelta 2008 Daily Update7:25 Overseas News12:55 Market Update - Day 1:00 Living Black1:30 Test Tube Babies2:25 The Miracles of Jesus 3:30 Insight4:30 The Journal 5:00 The Crew 5:30 Corner Gas: Pilates Twist 5:55 Market Update6:00 Flavours of France - Carcassone 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Top Gear8:30 South Park8:55 The Mighty Boosh: Journey to the Centre of a Punk 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Market Update 10:05 Shameless11:00 Movie: The Dope 12:40 Movie: Malefique

Tuesday September 2

4:30 G.P.5:30 Strictly Dancing6:00 Children’s Shows11:00 How Art Made The World12:00 Midday Report12:30 The Einstein Factor1:00 The New Inventors1:30 Catalyst2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Shows6:05 Time Team7:00 News 7:30 The 7.30 Report 8:00 Grumpy Old Women (F)8:30 Grand Designs9:30 Foreign Correspondent10:00 First Tuesday Book Club With Jennifer Byrne 10:30 Lateline11:05 Lateline Business11:30 Four Corners12:20 Media Watch12:35 Parliament Question Time 1:35 Movie: The Great Man Votes 2:50 Movie: Armoured Car Robbery 3:55 Moulin Rouge Girls (F)

6:00 Sunrise9:00 The Morning Show11:00 Raggs11:30 Seven Morning News12:00 Movie: The Pledge2:00 All Saints3:00 Infomercials4:00 It’s Academic4:30 News 5:00 M*A*S*H5:30 Deal Or No Deal6:00 News6:30 Today Tonight7:00 Home And Away7:30 RSPCA Animal Rescue8:00 Find My Family8:30 Packed To The Rafters9:30 All Saints10:30 TBA11:30 Beauty And The Geek12:30 The Body Specialists1:00 Hot Auctions1:30 Learners2:00 Infomercials4:00 NBC Today5:30 Early News

5.30 Creflo A Dollar6.00 Today9.00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne11.00 News11.30 Home Shopping12.00 Movie: Suzie Gold (2004,M)2.00 Days Of Our Lives3.00 Entertainment Tonight3.30 Hi-54.00 Lab Rats Challenge4.30 News5.00 Antiques Roadshow6.00 News6.30 A Current Affair7.00 Two And A Half Men 7.30 Wipeout8.30 Two And A Half Men9.00 Two And A Half Men 9.30 20 -110:30 Secret Diary Of A Call Girl11.30 Just Shoot Me12.00 Home Shopping12.30 Footy Classified

5:20 Overseas News7:15 Cycling: La Vuelta 2008 Daily Update7:25 Overseas News12:55 Market Update 1:00 The Storm Rages Twice1:55 Inspector Rex2:50 Fashionista 3:00 Here Comes The Neighbourhood 3:30 Food Safari: French Safari4:00 The Journal 4:30 Newshour 5:30 Corner Gas: Oh Baby 5:55 Market Update6:00 Worldly Possessions 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Insight – Rage8:30 Blair At War9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Market Update 10:05 Hot Docs: Street Fight11:35 Movie: Alexandria... New York1:50 Liberia: An Uncivil War

Programs correct at time of printing but may change owing to unforeseen circumstancesCLASSIFICATIONS: G General Classification PG Parental Guidance Recommended M Mature Classification Recommended for viewing by mature audiences.MA Mature Audience Not suitable for people under 15 years of age. AV Adult Violence Classification Not suitable for people under 15 years of age.

The Brisbane Ekka’s champion and reserve champion ribbons in its prime lamb competition have this year gone to producers with Blackall connections.

Kara Hauff, 18, from the Outback Lamb feedlot at Bell won the championship, while lambs owned by Bill and Sally Cripps of Blackall were judged the reserve champions of the show.

Kara grew up at Blackall and her father Kevin has been entering the RNA prime lamb competition for 15 years, while they lived in the west and since they moved to the Darling Downs.

“I would be disappointed if Kara didn’t know a good lamb by now,” Kevin said, saying she had first pick of the sheep entered by the family feedlot.

This is the second RNA lamb championship the family has received, but for Bill and Sally Cripps, it was their maiden ribbon and only their first year of competition.

“This was right out of left field,” Bill said. “We were just entering as a learning experience for the

future.”They operate a Prime SAMM stud

at Blackall and send their first cross lambs to the Prime Lamb Australia feedlot at Allora, in which they are unitholders.

“We see this award as proof not only that we are on the right track with our breeding and feeding objectives, and it shows that western Queensland can supply a quality article for the trade,” Bill said.

“We can produce a great carcase and still make money from woolgrowing, which is just what we wanted.”

Both champion and reserve champion pens were selected from the export/restaurant quality class, which is for animals over 22 kilograms.

The Melrose SAMM lambs had dressed weights of 24.8, 27 and 27.2 kg, while the Outback Lamb entries averaged 30.33 kg.

There was only .6 kg variation in weight between the three lambs, which was the clincher.

“The judge said that having three animals that dress at that

Blackall connections win Ekka prime lamb comp

P hil K em p, P rim e Lam b A ustra lia feed lo t, A llo ra , w ith the reserve cham pion E kka S A M M cross lam b carcases b red by B ill and S a lly C ripps, M e lrose .weight and evenness was very uncommon,” Kevin said.

His lambs were based on Poll Dorset rams out of White Suffolk first cross ewes.

“The Dorset gives them the big frame and stretch and the Suffolk doesn’t allow them to run to fat.”

The Wild Dog and Predator Control field days, “Wean More Lambs and Calves”, to be held at Tarbarah in the Blackall district on September 23, will be of interest to both sheep and cattle producers, according to Leading Sheep chair, Jack Banks.

Mr Banks said wild dog predation was a major issue which continued to threaten the viability of many producers.

“Without doubt, one of the largest contributors impacting on how to achieve and maintain a profitable business enterprise today is the direct and indirect impact from wild dogs and other predators, such as pigs, foxes and hawks,” he said.

“While producers have little control over drought, rising interest rates, fuel prices and pressures experienced from regulations introduced over recent years, wild dog and other predator control is one area where a coordinated, ‘nil-tenure’ approach from producers, local government and other government and producer bodies can work.

“Wild dogs are everyone’s problem including those that reside in local towns. The economic flow-on impact is real and filters back through to local towns

and regions. ” North and central west Leading Sheep coordinator,

Virginia Wacker strongly encouraged producers to participate in activities such as the Tarbarah field day when they can.

“The activities being covered include trapping, wild dog calling demonstrations, veterinary presentations on the disease implications from wild dogs, and the latest research on wild dog activity and control methods,” she said.

“Alternate control methods being showcased include guard animals including Alpacas and Maremmas and information on the use of donkeys.

Two other field days are also being held, at Hazelwood, Isisford on September 24 and at Dunluce, Hughenden on September 26. Alpacas will be present at Tarbarah and Hazelwood, and Maremmas at Dunluce.

Leading Sheep has already collated practical experiences in managing wild dogs from around the region into an electronic book called Tracks and Traps, which is available at www.leadingsheep.com.au

More information can be obtained by contacting Virginia Wacker.

Tarbarah field day showcases wild dog control

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Barcoo Independent TV Guide August 24 - 30ABC SEVEN Imparja SBS

Wednesday A

ugust 27

4:30 G.P.5:30 Strictly Dancing6:00 Children’s Shows11:00 Time Team12:00 Midday Report12:30 National Press Club Address1:30 Talking Heads2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Shows6:00 Travel Oz6:30 The Cook And The Chef7:00 News 7:30 The 7.30 Report 8:00 The New Inventors8:30 Spicks And Specks9:00 The Hollowmen 9:30 That Mitchell And Webb Look (F)10:00 At The Movies10:30 Lateline11:05 Lateline Business11:30 Murphy’s Law 12:25 Monster By Dylan Moran1:45 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Psychic Investigators3:25 National Press Club Address

6:00 Sunrise9:00 The Morning Show11:00 Raggs11:30 Seven Morning News12:00 Movie: Mystery Woman: Redemption2:00 All Saints3:00 Infomercials4:00 It’s Academic4:30 News 5:00 M*A*S*H5:30 Deal Or No Deal6:00 News6:30 Today Tonight7:00 Home And Away7:30 Crash Investigation Unit8:00 Medical Emergency8:30 Criminal Minds9:30 Alan Sugar: The Apprentice10:45 Beyond Boiling Point11:15 The Unit12:15 Cavemen12:45 Young Ramsay1:50 Leona Lewis Performance2:00 Infomercials4:00 NBC Today5:30 Early News

5.30 Creflo A Dollar6.00 Today9.00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne11.00 News11.30 Home Shopping12.00 Movie: No Ordinary Babe (2001,Pg)2.00 Days Of Our Lives3.00 Entertainment Tonight3.30 Hi-54.00 Lab Rats Challenge4.30 News5.00 Antiques Roadshow6.00 News6.30 A Current Affair7.00 Two And A Half Men7.30 Two And A Half Men8:00 Hole In The Wall8.30 Movie: Click (2006,M)10.45 Movie: Little Nicky (2000,M)12.30 Home Shopping1.00 Water Rats (F)

5:20 Overseas News1:00 Movie: The Overture 2:45 Badgered 3:00 Effie: Just Quietly 3:30 Football Stars Of Tomorrow 4:00 The Journal 4:30 Newshour 5:30 Feast Bazaar: Marrakesh 5:55 Market Update 6:00 Living Black 6:30 World News Australia7:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Cookbook8:00 Inside Australia: Alive And Kicking 8:30 Dateline9:30 World News Australia10:00 Market Update10:05 Movie: Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Winds 12:15 Movie: Shanghai Spell

Thursday August 28

4:30 G.P.5:30 Strictly Dancing6:00 Children’s Shows11:00 The Worst Jobs In History 12:00 Midday Report12:30 Pie In The Sky1:30 Collectors2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Shows6:10 Buildings That Shaped Britain7:00 News 7:30 The 7.30 Report 8:00 Catalyst8:30 Family Footsteps 9:30 Q&A10:25 Lateline11:00 Lateline Business11:30 Live At The Basement12:25 Wildside 1:15 Parliament Question Time 2:35 Movie: Rachel And The Stranger (1948)3:55 The Glass House

6:00 Sunrise9:00 The Morning Show11:00 Raggs11:30 News12:00 Make Me A Supermodel2:00 All Saints3:00 Infomercials4:00 It’s Academic4:30 News 5:00 M*A*S*H5:30 Deal Or No Deal6:00 News6:30 Today Tonight7:00 Home And Away7:30 Make Me A Supermodel8:30 Ghost Whisperer9:30 Ugly Betty10:30 Trinny & Susannah Undress The Nation11:30 Beauty And The Geek12:30 House Calls To The Rescue1:30 Kiwifruit2:00 Infomercials4:00 NBC Today5:30 News

5.30 Creflo A Dollar6.00 Today9.00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne11.00 News11.30 Home Shopping12.00 Movie: Scared Silent (2002,M)2.00 Days Of Our Lives3.00 Entertainment Tonight3.30 Hi-54.00 The Shak4.30 News5.00 Antiques Roadshow6.00 News6.30 A Current Affair7.00 Two And A Half Men7.30 Getaway8.30 Australia’s Naughtiest Home Video Show9.30 The Footy Show11.00 The Footy Show Late1:00 Home Shopping

5:20 Overseas News1:00 Australian Biography: Sir Zelman Cowen 1:30 The Odyssey Of Life2:30 Dateline 3:30 Chefs Of The Great Hotels Of The World4:00 The Journal 4:30 Newshour 5:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:55 Market Update6:00 Discovery Of The World - Warrior Guru 6:30 World News Australia 7:35 Inspector Rex8:30 The Circuit9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Market Update 10:05 Movie: Hidden 12:05 Queer As Folk 12:55 Movie: Witnesses

Friday August 29

4:30 G.P.5:30 Strictly Dancing6:00 Children’s Shows11:00 The Lion Man11:25 Aussie Animal Rescue12:00 Midday Report12:30 Rewind1:30 Spicks And Specks2:00 The Private Life Of A Masterpiece 3:00 Children’s Shows6:00 Message Stick6:30 Can We Help?7:00 News 7:30 Stateline8:00 Collectors8:30 Agatha Christie: Poirot: 10:05 We Can Be Heroes10:35 Lateline11:20 Double The Fist11:45 triple j tv12:15 Good Game12:45 rage

6:00 Sunrise9:00 The Morning Show11:00 Raggs11:30 News12:00 Movie: Romancing The Stone (1984)2:30 Discover Tasmania3:00 Infomercials4:00 It’s Academic4:30 News 5:00 M*A*S*H5:30 Deal Or No Deal6:00 News6:30 Today Tonight7:00 Home And Away7:30 Better Homes And Gardens8:30 AFL: Fremantle Vs Collingwood11:30 News11:50 Movie: The Learning Curve2:00 Infomercials4:00 NBC Today

5.30 Creflo A Dollar6.00 Today9.00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne11.00 News11.30 Home Shopping12.00 Movie: Eulogy (2004,M)2.00 Days Of Our Lives3.00 Entertainment Tonight3.30 Hi-5 4.00 The Shak4.30 News5.00 Antiques Roadshow6.00 News6.30 Footprints7.00 Two And A Half Men7.30 NRL: Wests Tigers v Cronulla Sharks9:30 NRL: Sydney Roosters v South Sydney Rabbitohs11:30 Movie: Assassins (M,1995)

5:20 Overseas News1:00 The Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia 1:30 Insight2:30 The Great Fever 3:30 Living Black 4:00 The Journal4:30 Newshour 5:30 Rough Science5:55 Market Update 6:00 The Jungle Inn - The Stave Church of Urnes-Norway 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Black Coffee: The Irresistible Bean 8:30 As It Happened: Nixon - The Man You Loved To Hate9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Market Update - Night 10:05 Matrioshki: Thai Sex Trade 11:05 Movie: Human Touch12:50 Movie: In the Battlefields

Saturday August 30

5:00 rage8:00 rage: Guest Programmer9:00 triple j tv With The Doctor10:00 Soul Deep11:00 Totally Frank11:30 The Cook And The Chef12:00 Stateline12:30 Australian Story1:00 Foreign Correspondent1:30 Can We Help?2:00 Rugby League: 20084:00 Love Is In The Air 5:00 Bowls: QLD Open6:00 My Family6:30 Gardening Australia7:00 News 7:30 Wild At Heart8:15 Collectors 8:25 News8:30 The Bill10:05 News10:10 Silent Witness (F) 11:55 rage

6:00 Children’s Shows12:00 Eclipse1:00 V8 Xtra1:30 Seven’s Motorsport2:30 AFL: Geelong V West Coast5:30 Hook Line & Sinker6:00 News6:30 That 70s Show7:00 AFL: Carlton V Hawthorn10:40 Seven Rugby: Tri-Nations: South Africa V Australia1:00 5ive Days To Midnight2:00 Dreamtime, Eyre And Lightning3:00 Hot Auctions3:30 It Is Written4:00 Home Shopping5:00 Dateline NBC

5.30 Christian City TV6.00 Children’s Shows11:00 Top End Tour: Australia v Bangladesh11.30 Home Shopping1.30 The Snow Show2:00 Top End Tour: Australia v Bangladesh 6.00 News 6.30 Australia’s Funniest Home Video Show7:30 Wipeout8.30 Movie: Spiderman (2002,M)11.00 Movie: Swordfish (M,2001,R)1:00 Mad TV

4:30 UEFA Super Cup 2008 7:00 Overseas News1:00 Masterpiece: Anna Netrebko & Rolando Villazon In Paris 2:40 Masterpiece: Karajan Or Beauty As I See It 3:55 Masterpiece: Living With The Future 4:30 Newshour5:30 Lonely Planet Six Degrees – Dublin 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters8:30 Iron Chef 9:20 RocKwiz 10:00 Leonard Cohen I’m Your Man 11:45 SOS - Terminus 12:50 Newstopia 1:20 Life Support 1:50 Drawn Together

Variety Auction 30th August ‘08

The Blackall State School P & C Committee will be holding an Auction on 30th August at the Blackall Showgrounds

Elders Blackall has very kindly offered their services and will act as Auctioneers for the day

We aim to make the day similar to a Clearing Sale / Garage Sale with a large variety of items up for bidding including -

Household Items; Tools; Machinery Furniture; Office furniture; Building materials

Shed items; Bikes; White goods

10% Commission on items not donated to P & C

Delivery of items 7am - 11am on Saturday 30th August to the Showgrounds for a 1pm Auction start.

Auction Co-ordinator – Les Williams Phone: 46574380

If you have any items that you would like to put in the Auction,

could you please forward a list to Les Williams at the Coolibah Motel

BBQ and BARConditions

� Payment must be made on the day of Auction by either cash or cheque

� The vendors will receive all monies - less 10% commission - once all cheques from the day of auction are cleared. 3-5 working days

� All items are GST Inclusive. � The P&C takes no responsibility for any non-working or damaged

goods� The P&C takes no responsibility for items not sold or not collected at

the end of the Sale. � All unsold items to be removed at end of Auction by the Vendors.

The P&C is not responsible for these items.

Kindy cools down with benefit fundThe Blackall Kindergarten Association Inc is one of

seven community groups in the central west that will share in more than $103 000 in funding from the lat-est round of the Queensland government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund, according to Treasurer Andrew Fraser.

The group will receive $9172 to purchase air con-ditioning with.

“The Gambling Community Benefit Fund helps grass-roots community and not-for-profit groups better de-liver services to their local community,” Mr Fraser said. “These groups form the backbone of many communities across the state. “To deliver their services, these groups rely on the volunteer efforts and goodwill of their community.” Mr Fraser said the Gambling Community Benefit Fund invested in community groups to enhance their abil-ity to provide services, leisure activities and opportu-nities to Queenslanders in their local communities. “In giving something back to the community, the grants recognise the excellent work of these groups and ensure that the whole atate, on balance, de-rives tangible benefits from gambling revenue.” Almost all not-for-profit groups in Queensland are eligible to apply to the fund, and applications from both large and small organisations are encouraged. For more information on the Gambling Communi-ty Benefit Fund, or to obtain a funding application package, visit www.gcbf.qld.gov.au, or call (07) 3247 4284 or 1800 633 619 (freecall outside Brisbane).

AnglicanFlower Show

Saturday 6th September 2008 Blackall Cultural Centre

Please enter flowers, cookery, produce and flower arrangements

New - Florifoto competition Waterwise Gardening Stall and Talk

Fashion Parade Entertainment by schools

Stalls, cent sale, raffles, displays, afternoon tea

Schedules available at local shops

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Barcoo Independent TV Guide August 24 - 30ABC SEVEN Imparja SBS

Sunday August 24

5:00 rage6:30 Children’s Shows9:00 Insiders10:00 Inside Business10:30 Offsiders11:00 Asia Pacific Focus11:30 Songs Of Praise12:00 Landline1:00 Gardening Australia1:30 Message Stick2:00 Hannibal: Enemy Of Rome3:00 Inside His Dark Materials: The World Of Philip Pullman 3:50 Kiss Kiss 3:55 Elgar’s Enigma: Biography Of A Concerto4:50 Stone Upon Stone Upon Stone 5:00 Sunday Arts6:00 At The Movies6:30 The Einstein Factor7:00 News 7:30 Doctor Who8:15 Doctor Who: Confidential Cutdown8:30 ABC News Up-Date8:35 Perfect Day: The Funeral10:10 Compass11:05 The Guggenheim And The Baroness12:00 Beyond Narnia: C S Lewis 1:00 Movie: Born To Be Bad (1950)2:35 Flesh And The Devil3:55 Hymns Of Glory

6:00 Choices6:30 Pucca7:30 Beijing 2008: Yum Cha - Day 169:00 Beijing 2008: Day 16 - Morning2:00 AFL: St Kilda Vs Adelaide5:00 Beijing 2008: Day 16 - Morning6:00 News6:30 Beijing 2008: Day 16 - Evening10:00 Beijing 2008: Closing Ceremony1:00 The Amazing Race2:00 5ive Days To Midnight3:00 Hot Auctions3:30 NBC Meet The Press4:30 NBC Today5:30 News

5.30 Rise & Shine6.00 Arrive Alive Cup: Endeavour Sports High v Illawarra Sports High7:00 Dora The Explorer7.30 Business Sense8.00 News9.00 Wide World Of Sports11.00 The Sunday Footy Show12.00 Sunday Roast1.00 Footprints1.30 Andra Drag Racing2.00 Red Bull Air Race3.00 WWE Afterburn4.00 NRL: St George Illawarra Dragons v Warriors6.00 News 6.30 What’s Good For You Spring Special7.30 60 Minutes8.30 CSI: Miami9.30 CSI: Miami10.30 CSI:NY11.30 Movie: Usual Suspects 1.30 Home Shopping

6:55 Overseas News11:00 Beijing 2008: Table Tennis Day 16 12:00 Beijing 2008: Mens Volleyball Bronze Medal1:30 Beijing 2008 Highlights Day 16 2:00 Beijing 2008: Mens Volleyball Gold Medal4:10Beijing 2008: Mens Handball Bronze Medal5:45 Beijing 2008: Mens Handball Gold Medal7.30 World News Australia 8:30 James May’s 20th Century - Honey I Shrank the World9:05 Movie: Look Both Ways 10:50 Ice People11:55 Big Brother And The Holding Company 1:00 Ray Davies: The World From My Window

Monday A

ugust 25

4:30 G.P.5:30 Strictly Dancing6:00 Children’s Show11:00 Landline12:00 Midday Report12:30 A Place In Spain12:55 A Place In Slovakia1:30 The Cook And The Chef2:00 SeaChange3:00 Children’s Shows6:00 Landline Extra6:30 Talking Heads7:00 News 7:30 The 7.30 Report 8:00 Australian Story8:30 Four Corners9:20 Media Watch9:35 Enough Rope With Andrew Denton10:35 Lateline11:10 Lateline Business11:35 Guns For Hire: Afghanistan12:25 Movie: The House Of Seven Corpses (1973)2:00 Movie: The Company She Keeps (1950)3:25 Bowls: PBA World Championships 2008

6:00 Sunrise9:00 The Morning Show11:00 Raggs11:30 Seven Morning News12:00 Beijing 2008: Closing Ceremony3:00 Infomercials4:00 It’s Academic4:30 Seven News At 4.305:00 M*A*S*H5:30 Deal Or No Deal6:00 News6:30 Today Tonight7:00 Home And Away7:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line8:00 The Force - Behind The Line8:30 City Homicide9:30 TBA10:30 Boston Legal11:30 30 Rock12:00 You’ve Got The Job12:30 Medical Rookies1:00 A Country Practice2:00 Infomercials4:00 NBC Today5:30 Early News

5.30 Creflo A Dollar6.00 Today9.00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne11.00 News11.30 Home Shopping12.00 Movie: Killer Instinct (2003,M)2.00 Days Of Our Lives3.00 Entertainment Tonight3.30 Hi-54.00 Lab Rats Challenge4.30 News5.00 Antiques Roadshow6.00 News6.30 A Current Affair7.00 Two And A Half Men7.30 Movie: March Of The Penguins (2005,G)9.00 Movie: Firewall (2005,M)11.10 Movie: Unleashed (2005,AV)1.05 Home Shopping

5:20 Overseas News 1:00 World Youth Day Highlights: Stations of the Cross 1:30 Pilgrim’s Walkabout2:30 The Miracles of Jesus 3:35 The Ghost in Your Genes 4:30 The Journal 5:00 The Crew5:30 Corner Gas: Ruby Reborn 5:55 Market Update - Evening 6:00 Flavours of France - Haute Pyrenees6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Top Gear 8:30 South Park8:55 The Mighty Boosh9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Market Update - Night 10:05 Shameless 11:00 Movie: Torrente 2: Mission in Marbella12:45 Movie: Godforsaken

Tuesday August 26

4:30 G.P.5:30 Strictly Dancing6:00 Children’s Shows11:00 How Art Made The World12:00 Midday Report12:30 Einstein Factor1:00 New Inventors1:30 Catalyst2:00 Parliament Question Time3:00 Children’s Shows6:05 Time Team7:00 News 7:30 The 7.30 Report 8:00 Grumpy Old Women8:35 Grand Designs9:30 Foreign Correspondent10:00 Artscape10:30 Lateline11:05 Lateline Business11:30 Four Corners12:20 Media Watch12:35 Parliament Question Time 1:35 Movie: Morning Glory (1933)2:55 Movie: Behind The Headlines 3:55 Moulin Rouge Girls

6:00 Sunrise9:00 The Morning Show11:00 Raggs11:30 News12:00 Movie: Love Is A Four Letter Word2:00 All Saints3:00 Infomercials4:00 It’s Academic4:30 News 5:00 M*A*S*H5:30 Deal Or No Deal6:00 News6:30 Today Tonight7:00 Home And Away7:30 RSPCA Animal Rescue8:00 Find My Family8:30 Packed To The Rafters9:30 All Saints10:30 My Shocking Story11:30 Combat Hospital12:30 Popstars1:00 Hot Auctions1:30 Learners2:00 Infomercials4:00 NBC Today5:30 News

5.30 Creflo A Dollar6.00 Today9.00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne11.00 News11.30 Home Shopping12.00 Movie: By Dawn’s Early Light (2000,Pg)2.00 Days Of Our Lives3.00 Entertainment Tonight3.30 Hi-54.00 Lab Rats Challenge4.30 News5.00 Antiques Roadshow6.00 News6.30 A Current Affair7.00 Two And A Half Men7.30 Wipeout8.30 Two And A Half Men9:00 Two And A Half Men10.30 50 To 111.30 10 To 112.00 Home Shopping12.30 Footy Classified

5:20 Overseas News1:00 The Storm Rages Twice 1:50 Inspector Rex2:45 Fashionista 3:00 Here Comes The Neighbourhood 3:30 Food Safari: Japanese Safari 4:00 The Journal 4:30 Newshour 5:30 Corner Gas: The Taxman 5:55 Market Update6:00 Worldly Possessions - Portugal 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Insight8:30 Blair And Power 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Market Update 10:05 Hot Docs: Helvetica11:05 Great Expectations 12:05 Movie: The Swamp 1:20 The Insurgency

Programs correct at time of printing but may change owing to unforeseen circumstancesCLASSIFICATIONS: G General Classification PG Parental Guidance Recommended M Mature Classification Recommended for viewing by mature audiences.MA Mature Audience Not suitable for people under 15 years of age. AV Adult Violence Classification Not suitable for people under 15 years of age.

Cyril ‘Dooley’ Foster was born in Tambo on August 21, 1919 and died in Caboolture on the afternoon of July 30, 2008. During the intervening 89 years he lived a varied and full life. It is no exaggeration to describe Dooley Foster as an inspiration; if you ever needed someone on which to base your life, you could not have gone wrong using Dooley as your mentor.

Dooley confronted death on more than one occasion during his lifetime and stared it down. His final confrontation was no exception – he was fearless – although this time he knew he could not prevail – he had a happy heart and was only concerned for those around him. His parting words to me were typical Dooley – he said without any sense of regret or concern for himself – “Matey, there is nothing you can do and there is nothing I can do”.

Dooley grew up with his family on Mt Enniskillen and when he left school after a limited formal education, he worked there as a ringer. His daughter Sue Billing recalled during her tribute that Dooley always placed great importance on the opportunity for people to receive a good education and that he would often comment that ‘he went to night school, but unfortunately while he was there they turned out the lights’. Dooley may not have had a long formal education but he sure had attended the school of life experience and learnt well from it.

When Dooley was in his early fifties he went back to Mt Enniskillen, the property where he had grown up and first worked, to be the cook. He had been full circle from where his love of the bush had all started, and in that journey he had been many things including a ringer, soldier, council worker, carpenter’s offsider, drover, even shearer for Bill Gall during the shearers’ strike in 1956, and for a time, clerk of the course at the Blackall races, station manager, assisted his beloved wife Joan run her Shamrock Café and finally station cook back at Mt Enniskillen. Moving back into town prior to retirement saw him become a council gardener

– a job that he embraced with pride.The stories that accompany this

wonderful man and his full and varied life are far too many to recall or do justice in this tribute. All I will say is, Dooley Foster you were an icon in the very real sense of the word – the likes of you and your generation made a significant and unselfish contribution to building the Australia we all enjoy today – among many things you were a talented bushman, expert stockman, soldier, larrikin, yarn teller, gentleman, and above all else – a loving, compassionate and devoted uncle, father and husband. Sadly the mould was broken after God made you and there will never be another like you in the future.

Son Colley captured Dooley’s courage and compassion for others when he recounted during his tribute the day Dooley rowed single-handed and alone over four miles from Stratavon to Coolagh across a flooding Barcoo River using only the tree tops as a navigation aid to rescue the Morgan family from their flooding house. At Dooley’s funeral Tom Morgan privately related the recent story of where he encountered an old soldier in Toowoomba who told him the story of a man from Blackall with a ‘funny’ first name who would never ask his soldiers to do anything that he would not do himself regardless of the danger – that man was Dooley Foster.

Dooley’s grand-daughter Natalie Billing in her tribute recalled how proud he was of her career as an artist and her installation art although she confided he really did not fully appreciate the artistic nuances of it; nevertheless he was fiercely proud of her achievements and her products.

Dooley always considered Blackall ‘home’ and his enjoyment for returning home was never more evident then when he and Sue would make the journey almost every year recently to enable Dooley to actively participate in Anzac Day. He was a life-long stalwart of our Blackall RSL sub branch. Despite moving from Blackall in 1989, his enthusiasm and support for Anzac Day here

was infectious and his trips home to participate and march were legendary. His presence laying the wreath on Anzac Day in memory of the ‘Blackall boys’ who served with him in his beloved 15th Infantry Battalion, with whom he served five and a half years as an infantry section commander, will be sadly missed next year as we rededicate our refurbished cenotaph. It was wonderful that he had the opportunity to lead this year’s Anzac Day march, albeit in the police car - the first year that he has not marched the entire distance unaided.

Dooley has left a gap in the lives of everyone he touched, especially his immediate family of Colley and Sue and those close to him. In my opinion the closing words from the tribute offered by Sue said everything about Dooley and left a lasting image of him when she observed that she ‘hoped he had his pliers and a coil of wire with him just in case he needed to build or fix something with a “Cobb and Co” tie’. Dooley always felt that if it could not be fixed or built using a “Cobb and Co”, then it probably was not possible in the first place.

Vale Dooley Foster - the world is a richer and better place for having had your presence in it for last 89 years. You will never be forgotten while those of us you touched remain. Farewell ‘Digger’ – Lest We Forget.

-- by DT (Terry) Brennan

Vale – Dooley Foster

In MemoriamGlenn Dawson

14-01-1955 - 21-08-2006

To my darling husband I often pause in my daily tasks and by my side you’ll be,

A million memories bring you back as you stay a while with me,

Memory lane is a beautiful placeWhere thought and love are true,

Again and again I’ll travel that laneFor a beautiful glimpse of you.

Silent tears fall gently Which others do not see,

For a very special husband Who meant the world to me,The photographs I treasure

Are all I have to touch,Of a husband I loved with all of my heart

And miss so very much.Until the final breath I take I will love you.

From Glenys

In MemoriamGlenn Dawson

14-01-1955 - 21-08-2006

Your memories will always surround me, Your closeness will always be there.

I treasure the love you gave me, and the years we were able to share.

From Dallas & Harley

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O’Regan and Partners Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers

are a locally owned practice. The practice has been operating in Western Queensland since the early 1990’s and has a permanent office in Longreach.Our Blackall Office is located in Woods Arcade behind Split

Endz.We specialize in:

Primary Production and Small Business

Individual Taxation Returns

Accounting Software Training

Cashflow and Budgeting

Professional Taxation and Accountancy advice

Business Planning, advice and compliance

Succession Planning

We will be attending our Blackall Office on Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th

September. For all your Accountancy & Taxation needs contact

Prue Button or Bill Ringrose on

07 4657 4144.

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PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY

(NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL)O most beautiful flower of

Mount Carmel, fruit of the vine, splendorous of heaven.

Blessed Mother of the Son of God,Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this

my necessity. O Star of the Sea help me and show

me herein you are mother.O Holy Mary, Mother of God,

Queen of heaven and earth I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my

heart to succour mein my necessity. There are none that

can withstand your power. O show me here you are my mother.

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to

thee (say three times). Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (say three times).

Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine.

This prayer must be said for three days and after that the request will be granted and the prayer must be

published.

The Blackall Hospital Auxiliary will be celebrating its 40th year at the Springtime Affair in September and is hoping to have past and present members attend the event as well as past Miss Springtime and Mother and Child winners.

Organisers are trying to track down former executive members and prizewinners but some records have been lost, and so the memories of the Blackall public are being enlisted to help.

Below are the current lists of executive committee members who have run the auxiliary since 1968, as well as the winners of the Miss Springtime and Mother and Child.

If anyone can recall past winners that are not listed, they should contact Jenny Avery or John Turner.

Presidents:1968-1971 Rose Dudley - 1972-1973 Iris Orchard - 1974-1975 Chris Bonner - 1976-1979 Dr Lincoln - 1980-1980 Peta Walker - 1981-1985 Sue Billing - 1986-1989 Ian Kinsey - 1990-1995 Beth O’Neill - 1996-2000 Glad Hayward - 2001-2004 Kerrylyn Parfitt - 2005-2008 Glad Hayward -

Secretaries: 1968-1971 D Brady - 1972-1973 Mr Gray - 1974-1977 Mrs Osbond - 1978-1978 Mrs Kingston - 1979- Mrs Douglas - 1981-1984 Colleen Reynolds - 1985-1988 Anna Hayward - 1989- Marg Wilkie - 1990 Anna Coleman - 1991-1997 Marg Wilkie - 1998 K Nicholls/D Hayward - 1999- V Joshi/D Hayward - 2000 C McCulloch - 2001 Rod Klein - 2002 Rod Klein/Jan Scott - 2003-2004 Jan Scott - 2005 Josh Kierney - 2006-2008 John Turner

Treasurers: 1968-1972 S Cook/ D Avery - 1972-1973 D Avery - 1974 Ada Lincoln - 1975-1976 McPherson - 1977-1979 K Cooper - 1980 Sue Billing - 1981 N Steinhardt - 1982-1984 Peter Watson/Ian Kinsey - 1984-1985 Ian Kinsey - 1986-1989 Dixie Gleeson - 1990 Marg Wilkie - 1991 K Bissett - 1992-2008 Jenny Avery

Miss Springtime / Mother & Child: 1968 Cherie Orchard - 1969 - 1970 - 1971 - 1972 - 1973 - 1974 - 1975 - 1976 - 1977 Sandra Rooney; Margaret Horsten & Leeza - 1978 - 1979 - 1980 Sharon Barnfield; Maree Bannan - 1981 Unknown; Roslyn Law and Michael - 1982 Robin Isaac; Karen Hayward and Peta Lee - 1983 Kylie Tierney; Lorraine and Sheree McMicking - 1984 Julie May; Vivien and Tanya Atkinson - 1985 Dianne Schluter; Moira Kent and Elizabeth - 1986 Robin Death - 1987 Janine Simpson; Gail and Amy Eckle - 1988 Colleen Duiker and Dale Noonan; Roslyn McGrath and twins Angela and Carolyn - 1989 Christine McIIroy; Kathy Dendle, Pricilla and Jo-Lene - 1990 Carmel Barnfield - 1991 - 1992 Jodie Richardson; Deanne Farquharson and Breeanna - 1993 Unknown; Sonia Van Mosseveld and Rachael - 1994 - 1995 - 1996 Sally Mottram, Angela Hanna, Jolene Dendle - 1997 Roslyn McPaul, Catherine Parfitt - 1998 Roslyn McPaul, 6/9y Heldi Aspinall, 10/12y Jodie Craig; Belinda Kangan and Justine - 1999 Roslyn McPaul, Breanna Whitfield 6/9y, Rebecca Haughton 10/12y; Belinda Kangan and Sophie, Grace Manttan (Senior Springtime) - 2000 Catherine Parfitt, 6/9y Trent Harlow, Miss Junior Anna Haughton; M/Child Donna Johnson, Brittany and Rex - 2001 Jill Kelly; Tammy Johnstone and Caitlyn - 2002 Mary Ann Roche, 6/9y Natalie Dendle, 10/12y Breanna Whitfield; Cilla Dendle and Bridget - 2003 Jill Kelly, Breanna Whitfield, Natalie Dendle, Sarah McPaul - 2004 Rebecca Haughton; Jenny Donohue and Nichole - 2004 Miss Junior Breanna Whitfield, 6/9y Sara McPaul - 2005 Brenna Whitfield, Jamie Lee Morris 5/8y, Stephanie Kelly 9/12y; Cathy McPaul and Laney Searles - 2006 Breanna Whitfield, Sara McPaul 6/9y, Chelsea Hayward 10/12y; Lyn Cavanagh and Ruby (grandmother and child) - 2007 Bonnie Lawrence; Priscilla and Gemma Jones.

Blackall Hospital Auxiliary seeks past membersWestern Queensland’s organic

beef was what attracted TV chef Bill Granger to the region over the weekend, when he spent a whirlwind three days interviewing drovers, feeding a hungry crowd at the Tambo races, and training his camera on cattle mustering.

He said that showing people where good food comes from is the theme of his latest TV series.

“The way we produce food is changing, it’s not a mass product anymore,” Bill said.

“People want quality, and organic beef is a very important part of that. It’s all natural, it feels right.”

Iain and Kathy Scholes of Mena Park, Blackall hosted Bill and his production crew for the filming of the episode, as suppliers of organic beef to the Organic Meat Company.

Begun in 2005, the Organic Meat Company is Australia’s leading provider of certified organic meats.

It was their beef that racing patrons at Tambo were treated to last Saturday, cooked up in Bill’s Beef in Red Wine recipe by Kathy and her mother Marilyn Hobbs.

It was complemented by his

Organic meat on Bill’s menucreamy mashed potato dish and pumpkin bread cooked by Fay Nugent and served by members of the Tambo branch of the Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association.

The main course was followed up by a raspberry soufflé prepared by Bill on the afternoon.

LifeStyle channel viewers will also see Steak la Planche and blueberry muffins cooked in camp ovens on one of the Scholes family’s Blackall properties.

“This series isn’t just about food, it’s about the producers as well and finding out what makes them tick,” Bill said.

“I have never come here as a tourist so I’m getting right into it.

“I’m finding out that it’s all about community and the people, and the land here is intoxicating and addictive.

“Space and land is very important for Australians and it’s been great to explore.”

He stopped in at Ilfracombe on his way to Blackall to interview drovers Kerry and Rachel Frost and capture insights into that lifestyle.

Other iconic tourist destinations such as Port Douglas and Arnhem Land have also played host to episodes of series three of the cooking program, which has an audience of 35 million people worldwide, including BBC1 in the UK.

Kathy said the feedback to her was that the visit to Ilfracombe, Blackall and Tambo was one of the best shoots they’d done, and that they’d enjoyed themselves immensely.

Bill has three restaurants in Sydney and one in Japan and is one of Australia’s leading food writers.

Reviews describe him as “Australia’s Mr Simplicity” and say he gives people the confidence to serve things simply.

C elebrity che f B ill G ranger p repares raspberry sou ffles fo r rac ing pa trons a t Tam bo, w atched by K athy S cho les.

In MemoriamKUPFER HENRY JAMES

August 19th 2006

August comes with regrets, the day and month we will never forget.

We hide our tears when we speak your name, the ache in our heart

will always remain.What we’d give to see you smile,

to sit and talk with you awhile.Loved and missed everyday.

Darling Husband, Father, Grandad and Great Grandad.

KIDS CORNER with Eddie Emu

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Blackall Amateur Swimming Assoc Annual General

Meeting

When: Saturday 23rd August Commencing: 1.00 pm Where: Blackall Aquatic Centre

All current and prospective members

are encouraged to attend. Children welcome and afternoon

smoko provided.Please come along and help

make the 2008/09 season our most successful yet.Apologies to be made to

Kathy Dendle on 4657 4785

Eddies Welcome G’day and welcome to another exciting and fun filled addition of kid’s corner. Do you know anyone who has excelled in an area and you believe deserves recognition for their achievement. It can be in their school work, sports or even in the community we want to know, they could be the next Junior Achiever of the Month. This month we want to make special mention to a group of boys who have made us all proud with their dedication and excellent sportsmanship over the football season. Congratulations to the Under 14s you are this months Junior Achievers. What a thrilling finals game and I must make a special mention and thankyou to my fellow bird friend Magpie, what a wonderful job you did supporting the boys. I think all the junior teams should give themselves a big pat on the back; you have all done very well. Congratulations. Don’t forget to drop me a line at barcooindependent@yahoo.com.au or leave a message at the Information centre.

POETRYAre you a poet and don’t even know it? If you have a poem you have written and wish to share with us at Kids Corner please send it in we would love to read it.

Dino-Boy by Robert PottleSome dinosaurs had tiny brains,no larger than a pea.When my teacher read thatit reminded her of me.

COMEDY CAPERS Q. what happened when the owl lost his voice?A. He didn’t give a hoot!

Q. What do you call a lazy kangaroo?A. A pouch potato!

PET PALS

Eddies JOKE OF THE DAY:Q. What do you call a sheep with no legs?

A. A cloud.

WACKY ANIMAL FACTSPlatypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus)The platypus as a mammal is strange enough – it has fur and it also lays eggs. But in addition to these somewhat confusing features, it is also distinguished by another feature shared by very few mammals – it is venomous! Check out more interesting facts on animals at:www.zoofriends.org.au

If you too have a cool pet and want to be a Pet Pal, then send a photo of you and your pet to barcooindependent@yahoo.com.au or drop it into the information centre.

Brendan and his mate Princess Flappy.

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Blackall grazier Ashley Adams has won another award with his TendaBEEF brand, taking out the Rabobank Beef Producer Award at the 2008 Rabobank Queensland Red Meat Awards in Brisbane last Wednesday.

Rabobank also supplied Ashley with his prize in March, when he received the Agribusiness Award for Outstanding Innovation at the Central West Industry Excellence Awards run by the Remote Area Planning and Development Board.

Ashley, whose family has been involved in the grazing industry for more than 100 years, founded the TendaBEEF brand, which has a focus on using DNA gene technology to improve the consistency of the eating quality of beef in terms of taste and tenderness.

He believes the system has the ability to revolutionise western grazing areas as they produce a quality grass fed product to meet exacting consumer standards.

A recent announcement by scientists from the Beef CRC, saying that they have proved that meat produced by cattle carrying favourable forms of gene markers for tenderness is tenderer than meat from cattle that carry unfavourable forms of the genes, was hailed by Ashley as vindication that he is on the right track.

An experiment conducted by Dr Paul Greenwood from the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, and his Beef CRC colleagues from across Australia, indicates the genetic make-up of animals can lead to a better dining experience.

Several groups of cattle were specifically selected for the experiment, some carrying two copies of each of the two favourable markers for tenderness, others

with two copies of the unfavourable markers, and there were i n t e r m e d i a t e groups, each carrying one favourable and one unfavourable copy of both genes.

“We found the cattle with no favourable copies of the markers had meat that was a full kilogram of shear force tougher than the meat from those that had two favourable copies of both markers,” Dr Greenwood said.

Shear force is a mechanical measure of the amount of force needed to cut through a cooked piece of meat. The lower the amount of force, the more tender the meat.

Ashley said it was good to know that what he was doing was backed by science.

“I just want to breed animals that are good to eat,” he said.

“I’ve been working on this for about four years and find it exciting because now I can predict outcomes.”

Ashley said that although he had invested a lot of money in testing for tenderness genes and processors were not yet understanding what he was doing, he thought there were exciting times ahead.

“It costs a dollar a kilogram per week to cryovac meat to make it tender, so this process can eliminate all that cost,” he said.

Dr Greenwood agreed, saying that it could lead to more efficiencies in the processing sector.

“This would need to be looked at in more detail, but if the aim is to produce meat of similar quality to current production systems, then carcasses that have favourable forms of the markers may not have to be aged as long as they are now to produce a similar quality product.”

Ashley said he was not losing anything in conformation in his cattle, which recently won the Supreme Champion female ribbon at the Caboolture show.

“It’s just a simple process, easy to apply, anyone can do it,” he said. “Just buy a bull with 7 or 8 for tenderness and you’re on your way.”

-- by Sally Cripps

TendaBEEF wins red meat award

A sh ley A dam s w as the p roud w inner o f the R abobank B eef P roducer Aw ard

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Blackall Hospital Auxiliary

Invites all previous winners of

Miss Springtime and Mother and

Child competitors to join us this

year for the 40th anniversary of the

Springtime Affair on September 20

Names and information please contact:

Jenny 46574293 w/h, or John 46514558 a/h

or mail to PO Box 185, Blackall 4472

Free trip to heaven!Call in for details

Graham and Meryl Gibson 46574740

Phil & Ricky Walker4657 4127

Warren & Marg Lehman 4657 4546

Peter Aay 4651 2662Ladies Fellowship: Heather

Whitfield 4657 4564Thrift Shop: Tuesday, Friday

and Saturday 9am to 12 noon

Flo Moore 4657 4465 Betty Walker 4657 4746

BLACKALL UNITING CHURCH

Where the word of GOD becomes

a way of life

SUNDAY 9.00am

PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY

(NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL)O most beautiful flower of

Mount Carmel, fruit of the vine, splendorous of heaven.

Blessed Mother of the Son of God,Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this

my necessity. O Star of the Sea help me and show

me herein you are mother.O Holy Mary, Mother of God,

Queen of heaven and earth I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my

heart to succour mein my necessity. There are none that

can withstand your power. O show me here you are my mother.

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to

thee (say three times). Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (say three times).

Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine.

This prayer must be said for three days and after that the request will be granted and the prayer must be

published.

A day at the races in Tambo

Left: E n joy ing a p icn ic fo r the k ids a t the Tam bo races w ere E llie , G eorge , H ugo, Luca , A lice and Thom as.

O akey tra iner P a t R ichardson p icks up the trophy fo r race one a t Tam bo w ith K a linga B laze , p resented by Tow er H ardw are ’s Verna K ruckow, K evin A lexander and K ay W ilton , w ith Tam bo R ace C lub p res iden t R ichard S anderson look ing on .

Le ft: K erry M u lhern , S outh W est Ford N issan (righ t) p resents the trophy fo r race tw o a t Tam bo to s tand-in tra iner S tuart H igg ins and s trapper Jesse R ogers, ho ld ing K ing ’s B eauty, A ugathe lla .

R igh t: B lacka ll R ace C lub p res iden t P au l B anks, w ith sons Jack and B illy, en joyed the races a t Tam bo.

Le ft: A lison S haw ca tches up w ith L o n g r e a c h ’ s K a tie W ebb a t the Tam bo races on S aturday.

BLACKALL-TAMBO REGIONAL COUNCIL EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

TWO (2) VACANT LOTS - TAMBO

The Blackall-Tambo Regional Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from Community Members in Blackall and Tambo who may be interested in purchasing two (2) vacant blocks of land in Tambo.

Expressions of Interest should be in writing with a brief description of the proposed use of the land and timeframe for this use. Expressions of Interest should be with the Chief Executive Officer by 5 September, 2008.

The land is described at Lot 10 on T15032 and Lot 8 on T152032 located on Arthur and Alberts Streets, Tambo.

For further information please contact Ken Timms on phone 4657 4222.

PO Box 21 BLACKALL QLD 4472

Fax: 07 4657 4726 Email: admin@blackall.qld.gov.au

KL TimmsCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Phone: 07 4657 4222www.blackall.qld.gov.au

The Tambo races proved to be a great success, with many folk taking advantage of the wonderful weather on that day and the excitement of having a visit from Bill Granger, internationally acclaimed chef. Bill was accompanied by his television crew, all of whom enjoyed the Tambo race day atmosphere as much as the patrons. Bill created the most delicious berry soufflé dusted with icing sugar and served with a small scoop of icecream – it was indeed scrumptious! We will all have to wait to see it on TV.

The RYMA sports day held in Blackall was well attended by local sportsmen and women but due to unforeseen circumstances, teams from other centres were unable to make the trip to participate. My congratulations to Lisa Goodman for her outstanding efforts in gaining sponsorship and in organizing the entire event. I am also aware of the input of the many volunteer helpers who gave their time and energy on the day to make it such a success. We all appreciate their community spirit and efforts.

Congratulations to Cr Sally Cripps who has been given the position of chairman of the Blackall Wild Dog committee. A total of 31 scalps were brought in and paid for in the past month. The ongoing attention to trapping and shooting as well as the additional aerial and ground baiting certainly should be making some inroads into the numbers of these pests. Unfortunately they are still breeding up in our area.

We were pleased to have input at our most recent council meeting from Mr John Brun, from the Department of Infrastructure and Planning based in Longreach. John has been working on the draft Central West Regional Plan for some time now. Mainly a land use plan for our central west region, all town plans will have to comply with the regional plan once it has passed into legislation. My concern with the plan is the categorisation of the towns

and villages within the area. I believe that all centres are of great importance to the population of the west as well as the visiting or travelling population. It will indeed be a long way between the centres deemed to be the main centres of activity! The application of a category implies that some centres are of less worth than others for future planning. While I acknowledge that Longreach has the largest population, due to geographical position it is not always the most convenient place to do business. I feel the Central West Regional Plan is rather divisive! Perhaps you would think otherwise? The official launch took place in Longreach on August 5 with the deputy Premier Paul Lucas and the Minister for Local Government and Main Roads Warren Pitt in attendance. There are copies of the draft Central West Regional Plan at the Blackall branch office for your perusal and comment, should you wish to lodge a submission before the due date of October 29.

While in Longreach for the launch of the plan, CEO Ken Timms and I attended a lunch in honour of Tim Fischer, the national chainman of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. He praised the work of the new aircraftless base of the RFDS in Longreach for the wonderful work being accomplished by the professional staff in dealing with the intense emotional problems a prolonged drought caused. Tim has recently accepted the role of Australian ambassador to The Holy See at the Vatican in Rome. He was excited to be in Longreach as he was able to travel part of the way by his favourite means of transport, train.

I also attended the drought policy review forum held in Charleville on August 12. This proved to be very emotional with many stories related by both young and more mature attendees as to the detrimental social aspects that prolonged drought has on the population experiencing such difficult weather events. The speakers also referred to the lack of specific health and allied services, education and employment opportunities, as well as the negative effects of many state government policies, especially the onerous ones which have been enforced with severe penalties for infringements and visits by intimidating enforcement officers. It was a very sobering meeting which I sincerely hope will bring about some changes to the way in which the powers that be tackle “our way of life…drought”.

At the last council meeting we resolved to ask the community about our NAME…Blackall-Tambo Regional Council. Is this the name you want for your regional council? Do you think you have a better name? Please fill out the flyer which will be distributed soon and return to your branch office before September 10. Have your say on this important question. We would really like to know how you feel about this!

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Fun, excitement and entertainment for the whole family will be the order of the day when Queensland’s 150th celebrations 2009 (Q150) steam into Blackall in 2009, Premier Anna Bligh has announced. Ms Bligh announced the start of the 150-day countdown to Queensland’s sesquicentenary celebrations in 2009 (Q150) in Brisbane on 4 August. She said the Q150 steam train along with the corrugated iron Q150 entertainment shed would travel to western Queensland to spread celebratory cheer and goodwill around Queensland next year, Queensland’s 150th anniversary year of separation from New South Wales. “The good news is the Q150 train and shed will be in town giving the local communities the opportunity to create their own Q150 activities around it.” The train arrives at Longreach on 30 April 2009, Barcaldine on 2 May 2009, Winton on 3 May 2009, and Hughenden on 3 June 2009. The shed will be in Blackall and Augathella on its second tour which begins in November 2009.

Ms Bligh noted that in climate change conscious times, it

was important to note that the carbon emissions of the train’s journey will be offset by planting 150 trees at each stop - as well as investment in green energy. “I’m delighted Queensland Rail, the enthusiastic team of rail volunteers who will run the steam train, and Major Brisbane Festivals are working closely with the Queensland’s 150th Celebrations unit to deliver these exciting catalysts for community celebrations in 2009. “Communities, organisations and individuals that have an event celebrating or commemor ating Queensland’s 150th anniversary have the opportunity to become an official Q150 Partner and upload their Q150 community events for free on www.q150.qld.gov.au. “We look forward to working with our partners as together we bring Queensland a year to remember when Queenslanders will have the opportunity to celebrate achievements, take stock and look to the future.” She said the train and shed were two key elements of the Q150 celebratory calendar for next year. More will be revealed in the weeks and months ahead, including indigenous community

S horty Avery (above) and R oger E llison (be low ) had success a t the M uttaburra cam pdra ft on the w eekend o f A ugust 8 -10 , w ith S horty and h is horse C hance tak ing ou t th ird p lace in the O ld B uffe rs d ra ft, w h ile R oger w on the restric ted open event. R oger w as rid ing B reeze , a horse be long ing to D a le D avison .

Q ld 150 th ce lebra tion tra in and shed head w est

Australia ’s hottest new talent in beat-boxing and percussion will be combined with the sensational moves of Raw Dance Company’s world class dancers when the high voltage Raw Metal show visits Blackall on Monday, September 1.

It will be at Tambo’s shire hall the following night, September 2.

Providing heart-racing rhythms along with the excitement of the funk tappers is award-winning percussionist Gene Peterson.

Peterson is fast establishing himself as one of Australia’s leading musicians and has won many accolades including Australia’s Up and Coming Drummer of the Year and Winner of The Billy Hyde National Drummers’ Playoff.

According to a UK theatre review, it is “a fantastic night of high voltage, high energy thumping heavy metal dance – the screaming teenyboppers loved it as did the older audience members”.

Adding complex vocal beats to the eclectic mix in the performance is world beat-box champion Tom Thum, who has established himself as one of the world’s most prolific and successful beat-boxers. Thum has been twice crowned world champion in Germany and the US in recent years.

Raw Metal is touring as part of Queensland Arts Council’s 2008 season and is supported by statewide partner Xstrata, and Arts Queensland.

Raw Dance Company and Queensland Arts Council are also offering workshops in funk tap, beginner break dancing, beat-boxing and drumming for primary and secondary schools and dance groups who have purchased tickets to see the performance.

The youth workshops are funded with assistance from the Australian government’s regional arts program , the Regional Arts Fund , which gives artists and

Raw Dance Company back in town

engagement, encouraging participation in digital stories and the call for communities to participate in identifying and celebrating Queensland icons. Professor Peter Coaldrake, executive chair of the Q150 Celebrations Advisory Committee said the train stops would coincide with community activities such as Big BBQs that communities can stage with the help of Q150 community funding. “Today is the culmination of much behind the scenes activity and signals the start of an exciting celebratory program for next year, one that quite literally links people, places and stories” said Professor Coaldrake. “Each community the train travels to will pass on a Q150 message of celebration and goodwill to the next community on the journey while the Q150 shed will showcase travelling and local entertainment,” he said. Lyndon Terracini, chief executive of Major Brisbane Festivals said he said he was about to visit as many towns as he could to find the best talent in regional Queensland to perform in the Q150 shed alongside travelling acts such as performances by urban young dance company Raw Dance.

communities throughout regional , rural , and remote Australia better access to opportunities to practice and experience the arts.

This is Raw Dance Company’s third regional tour with Queensland Arts Council after Funky Beats in 2004 and Urban Wonderland and Full Metal Racket! in 2006.

BLACKALL-TAMBO REGIONAL COUNCIL POSITION VACANT

BLACKALL LOCAL LAWS OFFICER / WORK CAMP FIELD OFFICER

RE-ADVERTISED

An exciting opportunity exists for a unique position within Blackall-Tambo Regional Council as the Blackall Work Camp Field Officer and Council Local Laws Officer.

As a Field Officer you will be working with Officers from the Department of Corrective Services supervising, working with and providing guidance to Offenders based at the Blackall Work Camp who are undertaking a vast array of community based improvement projects.

The Local Laws Officer is responsible for assisting with monitoring of compliance with Council’s Local Laws and procedures relating to animal control and nuisances.

A position description detailing responsibilities, qualifications and work conditions should be obtained from the Council Office.

Further details can be obtained from Ken Timms, at the Council Office.

Applications close with the undersigned on 4.30pm Monday, 1 September, 2008.

PO Box 21 BLACKALL QLD 4472

Fax: 07 4657 4726 Email: admin@blackall.qld.gov.au

Ken TimmsCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Phone: 07 4657 4222www.blackall.qld.gov.au

BLACKALL-TAMBO REGIONAL COUNCIL REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUND

APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDINGClose Friday 12 September 2008

Applications are now being called for 2008/2009 RADF Funding, which close on Friday 12 September 2008.

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) supports the professional development and employment of arts and cultural workers in regional Queensland. RADF is a partnership between State Government, through Arts Queensland, and local government through Blackall-Tambo Regional Council.

There are eight categories of funding available for individuals, groups or local Councils which are:

� Developing regional skills � Building community cultural capacity � Interest-free arts loans � Cultural tourism

� Contemporary collections/stories � Regional partnerships � Concept development � Arts policy development and implementation

Applicant guidelines and forms are available from Blackall-Tambo Regional Council offices.

Application need to be submitted by 4.00pm on Friday 12 September 2008 at Blackall-Tambo Regional Council offices.

For further information, contact the following RADF Liaison officers: Blackall: Louise Campbell 46574222 Tambo: Susan Jarvis 46546133

Ken TimmsChief Executive Officer PO Box 21Blackall Qld 4472

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Field Day‘Springleigh’ - Blackall

Thursday 28th August, 2008(RSVP 25th August)

For directions and to RSVP , contact DCQ on 4658 0600

Landholder demonstration on managing our natural resources•

Project monitoring (GPS and photo-points) •

Network with other land managers•

DCQ funded project works on site•

Property Planning & Development Planning• Guest SpeakerPeter Whip

PRW Agribusiness

9:30am to 3.00pmsmoko and lunch provided

All welcome; please RSVP forcatering numbers.

Field day funded by:

C raw ch ie rac ing w as part o f the fun a t the W oo lscour on S aturday, b ring ing the cen tenary ce lebra tions to a c lose

W oolscour pa trons S im on C am pbe ll and B arry M u ir p lan ted a tree to com m em ora te the W oo lscour ’s cen tenary

W oolscour p res iden t B ob H arvey unve iled a p laque in m em ory o f the 100 years o f the w oo lscour in B lacka ll

The p laque unve iled a t the W oo lscour on S aturday reads “100 years dow n the line w e ce lebra te those w ho have been, those w ho are here today, and those w ho are s till to com e, 1908-2008”

R obyn A dam s exp la ins the background to the cen tenary sea t be ing m ade and insta lled a t the W oo lscour

It was a day of speeches and commemoration for Blackall’s historic woolscour last Saturday, as it undertook a number of activities to finalise celebrations for its hundredth year.

Woolscour president Bob Harvey unveiled a plaque to the memory of all who had had an association with the complex, followed by the planting of a Bunya Pine by Woolscour patrons Barry Muir and Simon Campbell.

In their speeches they referred to the importance of preserving our history and the importance of

community in keeping our heritage intact for future generations.

The Centenary Seat, which has been a community project, although unfinished at this stage, was revealed to the public on the day.

Organiser Robyn Adams spoke to the crowd gathered about the seat’s design, which incorporates the elements of wood, water and wool.

Aussie-flavoured sports, including crawchie racing, helped finish off the celebrations for the day.

Plaque and tree planting commemorate centenaryBlackall is renowned for being a community of

flower growers, according to annual Flower Show organisers, who are keen to see a mass showing at the annual event on September 6.

“Lots of entries really make the show – it’s a lovely sight to see the Cultural Centre filled with colour,” Trethella Smith said.

She and other Anglican Ladies Guild members are working hard to ensure the usual afternoon of entertainment for patrons, which will include many stalls with goodies for sale, school displays, face painting and entertainment by local schoolchildren.

Outback Emporium will be showing fashions for all ages and a sumptuous afternoon tea will be available.

There will be a number of new attractions this year as well, including a Waterwise gardening stand from Desert Channels Queensland, who will also be giving a talk during the afternoon.

Entries in the new Florifoto competition will be displayed and prizes announced, along with the winners of the Blackall-Tambo Regional Council’s annual garden competition.

Entry to the whole afternoon is free and it costs nothing to enter in the flower, cookery, produce and flower arranging competitions.

There is also a range of categories in children and student sections to cater for younger age groups.

“Remember, all flowers are lovely and you do not need champion blooms to enter,” Trethella said.

“There are lovely prizes to be won in each section.”

It’s Flower Show time BLACKALL-TAMBO REGIONAL COUNCIL

POSITIONS VACANT DIESEL FITTER TWO POSITIONS

Council is seeking enthusiastic, energetic and enterprising people to join the Council team in the following positions:

� Diesel Fitter – Blackall Workshop

� Diesel Fitter – Tambo Workshop

If you are interested in either of the above positions your written application should include details of previous experience, details of licences etc and contact details of at least two (2) referees.

Positions descriptions and/or further details may be obtained from the Blackall Administration Office on phone (07) 4657 4222.

Applications will close with the undersigned at 4.30pm on 12 September, 2008.

Blackall-Tambo Regional Council is an Employer of Choice and Equal Opportunity Employer.

PO Box 21 BLACKALL QLD 4472

Fax: 07 4657 4726 Email: admin@blackall.qld.gov.au

KL TimmsCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Phone: 07 4657 4222www.blackall.qld.gov.au