25 Photo (Courtesy South Burnett on Line) Mayor Wayne Kratzmann with former Nanango mayor Reg McCallum, former Wondai mayor Percy Iszlaub and Scott Roberts, son of former Murgon mayor Bill Roberts. Australia Day in Murgon was celebrated at the Dairy and Heritage Museum. The members of the Queensland Dairy & Heritage Museum, organised activities on Australia Day in Murgon, The day commenced with a BBQ breakfast from 7:00-8:00am, flag raising ceremony followed by a ceremony to announce Award Winners at 8:30am. Live entertainment was provided, and then morning tea. Councillor Kathy Duff and Guest Speaker Amy Wicks assisted with the ceremony and award presentations. Good morning everyone. It is wonderful to be here today among friends to help to celebrate this special day that we set aside to enjoy and recognise everything that is good about being an Australian. I would first like to acknowledge country and the contribution of our elders both past and present I would like to acknowledge and thank all of the volunteers from this museum for supporting our Council and putting on such a wonderful function for us all. Thank you Richie O’Neill and all of your wonderful volunteers in blue. Please give them a big round of applause. I would like to acknowledge the President MBDA Leo Geraghty. I would also like to make a special mention of Bill Roberts and Mary who always attends this event. Bill is in hospital so we wish him well. Thank you also to the Stolzenberg Brothers and Amy Wicks our Guest Speaker. May I extend a big Murgon welcome to all of the visitors to our region, Welcome to our award recipients, family and friends and everyone who has come along to help to celebrate Australia Day here with us. Prayer was then recited by Mr Len Heading. Our Guest Speaker Amy Wicks spoke of her love of volunteering, which had been part of her life since a young girl. Amy was successful in winning many awards with the local and state show societies and her address was enjoyed by everyone.
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Photo (Courtesy South Burnett on Line) Mayor Wayne Kratzmann with former Nanango mayor Reg McCallum, former Wondai mayor Percy Iszlaub and Scott Roberts, son of former Murgon mayor Bill Roberts.
Australia Day in Murgon was celebrated at the Dairy and Heritage Museum.
The members of the Queensland Dairy & Heritage Museum, organised activities on Australia Day in Murgon, The day commenced with a BBQ breakfast from 7:00-8:00am, flag raising ceremony followed by a ceremony to announce Award Winners at 8:30am. Live entertainment was provided, and then morning tea. Councillor Kathy Duff and Guest Speaker Amy Wicks assisted with the ceremony and award presentations.
Good morning everyone. It is wonderful to be here today among friends to help to celebrate this special day that we set aside to enjoy and recognise everything that is good about being an Australian.
I would first like to acknowledge country and the contribution of our elders both past and present I would like to acknowledge and thank all of the volunteers from this museum for supporting our Council and putting on such a wonderful function for us all. Thank you Richie O’Neill and all of your wonderful volunteers in blue. Please give them a big round of applause. I would like to acknowledge the President MBDA Leo Geraghty. I would also like to make a special mention of Bill Roberts and Mary who always attends this event. Bill is in hospital so we wish him well.
Thank you also to the Stolzenberg Brothers and Amy Wicks our Guest Speaker. May I extend a big Murgon welcome to all of the visitors to our region, Welcome to our award recipients, family and friends and everyone who has come along to help to celebrate Australia Day here with us.
Prayer was then recited by Mr Len Heading.Our Guest Speaker Amy Wicks spoke of her love of volunteering, which had been part of her life since a young
girl. Amy was successful in winning many awards with the local and state show societies and her address was enjoyed by everyone.
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Murgon Business & Development Association Awards
The 2015 South Burnett Citizen of the Year : Joan Adams was introduced and again congratulated on her volunteering work carried out in the community
Senior Sportsperson - Noel Cheshire for his representation at State, National and International titles in tennis and his role as a sporting ambassador for Murgon. Noel was also awarded the The South Burnett Sportsperson of the Year.
Junior Sportsperson - Jared Sippel for an outstanding performance at International level and for his role as a young sporting ambassador for Murgon. Jared was also awarded the South Burnett Junior Sportsperson Award and the Matthew Hayden Bursary.
Senior Ambassador –Paul Pfeffer.Paul was also the recipient of the South Burnett Local Achiever for Murgon Award, Paul was chosen for his
dedication and hard work for our community by looking for ways to attract people to Murgon by advocating for the 48 hour stop over at the caravan park, his roles in various volunteer groups and his work to establish the Murgon Men’s Shed.
Junior Ambassador for Murgon - Geoffrey Kinsella.
Geoffrey was selected as Murgon State High School Captain last year which entitled him to represent the school in a trip to the Netherlands to honour South Burnett War Veterans and particularly to attend a memorial service held for the prominent Murgon Raaf Airman Patrick Tiernan.
Geoffrey did us proud and since returning from the trip has spoken about this life changing experience to many community groups. Geoffrey has also been heavily involved with service to his community through school activities as school captain but also volunteering to help community organisations such as working in the kitchen to help Rotary at the Murgon Music Muster. Geoffrey was the National Youth Science Forum Representative, Agricultural Show Team Captain, won the Tamara Walter Shield Citizenship Award, Lions Excellence in Public Speaking Award and was Rotary national youth science forum delegate.
Thank you Geoffrey for what you do for our community and congratulations on being awarded the MBDA Junior Ambassador.
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Arts & Cultural Award - Kirsten Upton.
Kirsten is a talented artist in her own right and received the academic award for excellence in Visual Art at the recent Murgon High School Awards evening. She also received the Max Walters trophy for Excellence in Visual Arts in 2014.
Kirsten also did us proud alongside Geoffrey Kinsella to represent the school in a trip to the Netherlands to honour South Burnett War Veterans and particularly to attend a memorial service held for the prominent Murgon Raaf Airman Patrick Tiernan.
Kirsten was the Murgon State High School co Captain 2014 and participated in numerous school related activities, sports and events. She has become a very confident public speaker since her introduction to the microphone at the Murgon State High School Speech Night..
Congratulations Kirsty on the MBDA Arts & Cultural Award.
Community Organisation of the Year –
Murgon Rotary Club. The Murgon Rotary Club has played a leading role in raising money for the Castra Bus and continues to run a very successful Murgon Music Muster which brings tourists and dollars to our region.
They support events throughout our whole community and I know that they have a lot of fun every year with their Annual Bush Bash. Thank you to the Murgon Rotary Club and congratulations on receiving the MBDA Award.
Community Event of the Year – Murgon Apex Club for the Help me
Walk Again Ball that they ran to help Shona Muckett walk again. The Ball was a fantastic success with the town hall packed to the hilt. Guests were seated around tables decorated with imported decorated leg casts that were auctioned to add to the pool of money. It was a fantastic night that brought the community together to help one of our locals in need. Shona has now gone on to have the operations and the dream of walking has become a reality. Congratulations to the Murgon Apex Club on the Help Me Walk Again Ball.
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Outstanding contribution to the Murgon Community by a Citizen or Group – Len & Margaret Heading. Len & Margaret were foundation
members of this Museum and are still members 27 years later. They still attend the meetings and are on reserve for a roster day. Len is a member of the RSL since active service in World War 2 and helps with fund raising selling poppies and souvenirs for Remembrance and Anzac Day and he still marches on Anzac Day. Len & Margaret have both helped with Meals on Wheels and also have been active members of the Murgon Bowls Club and Murgon Show Society for many years. Len has been renowned for his singing ability and played many parts in concerts over the years with Margaret accompanying him on the piano. Margaret played the organ for many years at the Uniting Church and still occasionally plays a tune on the Museum Chapel Organ for visitors. They
are both always willing to help whenever possible for the community. Thank you Margaret & Len for your wonderful contribution to this community over many years.
Congratulations to everyone who received an Award and to all of the volunteers who help continuously to make our community a better place to live, work and play. This is a fantastic community, you really walk the talk and live by the famous John F Kennedy saying “Ask not what your country can do for you but rather what you can do for your country.”
Close & AffirmationLadies and Gentlemen, I have handed around some Australian Citizenship Affirmations and we have an
opportunity today to reaffirm our loyalty to Australia through the pledge made by new Citizens. Making this affirmation is voluntary so if you would like to join in please stand and repeat after me. “As an Australian Citizen I affirm my loyalty to Australia and its people whose democratic beliefs I share, whose rights and liberties I respect and whose laws I will uphold and obey.
Thank you and Congratulations on being an Australian
I would like to again thank everyone on behalf of the South Burnett Regional Council for coming along today and a special thank you to the Qld Dairy & Heritage Museum for hosting this event. Thank you to the Stolzenberg Brothers for the wonderful music and Amy Wicks for being our Guest Speaker. May you enjoy the rest of the day, breath in the fresh country air and discover the magic that is uniquely ours.
Councillor Kathy Duff
Australia Day in WondaiWondai’s Memorial Hall was the place to be for breakfast on Australia
Day from 7:00am onwards. The breakfast is always a popular event with swarms of people in attendance. This year there was live entertainment provided by the Wondai Town & District Band, an Australian Citizen Affirmation Ceremony and a Flag Raising Ceremony.
Photo (Courtesy South Burnett on Line)Wondai / Tingoora Local Achievement Award winner Elaine Madill
with Councillor Ros HeitElaine has been the Wondai Regional Art Gallery president for the
last seven years. During this time, she has worked tirelessly to develop the gallery and promote local artists and their work.
She was instrumental in raising the funds to expand the gallery to include the new Studio.
Each month a new art exhibition is displayed in the gallery, starting with an opening night which often attracts a crowd exceeding 100 art
lovers from far and wide. The gallery has become so popular that it is now booked out two years in advance. Elaine is always open to new initiatives and opportunities to promote the local area. She, along with her team
operate the monthly Wondai markets and have also taken over the running of Wondai’s annual Christmas.
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PROSTON SHOW LET’S GET MOOOOOVING! IT WILL SOON BE SHOWTIME!
The Annual Meeting of the Society was held recently, and Helen Young was re-elected as President. Glenda McArdle is the incoming Secretary and Del Blanch is Treasurer and Chief Pavilion Steward.
The Poultry Section has had a revamp. With a fresh schedule of classes which will be in the capable hands of John Rutledge and Luke Burton we look forward to an improved showing. Popular and experienced judge Mr Henry Surtees will officiate, if any prospective exhibitors have not received a schedule please contact the Secretary.
Member for Callide and Deputy Premier Mr Jeff Seeney has kindly donated a trophy for the Grand Champion Bird of the Show.
Mr Seeney has also promised much valued donations for the Pavilion and the Wood Chops we appreciate his generosity. The Callide Electoral Office prints our Schedules free of charge and we appreciate this very generous donation.
In the wood chop arena, patrons will be able to enjoy the spectacle of tree-felling for the first time at Proston Show. Imaginations are working overtime to create crafty items for the Pavilion, featuring “Cows”, the theme for the
Show. Get the family busy and “Create a Cow” to be entered in the special competition which will be judged on the Saturday prior to the Show at a special morning tea event.
After the delightful success of the “Mad Hatters’ Tea Party” last year, when entrants in the Miss Showgirl and Rural Ambassador competitions were judged, we are holding a similar event to lead up to the 2015 Show. This will be held in the Railway Park on Saturday 28th February. Details of all competitions and entertainment are in the schedule which is available now in your town, or call Glenda for your copy.
Entertainment will feature the very popular Aerojump and Viv’s Shearing Shed, and a great fireworks display as the main attractions. Whip-cracking competitions and a display will be of interest to many. Please remember that the 2015 Show is a week earlier and will be held on Friday 6th [pavilion judging] and Saturday 7th March, and not the second Saturday as in the past.
This has come about because QCAS, the governing body for Queensland Shows, is aligning Show dates with the week-end of the year and not the month, to allow for a more even spread of Show dates.
Contacts : President Helen ph 4168 9297, Secretary Glenda ph 0423 612 971, Treasurer Del ph 4168 9246
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REPORT ON THE 27TH BARAMBAH SHED NIGHT 17TH JANUARY 2015.100 men gathered at the Wondai-Murgon Airport
on Saturday the 17th January with Gyro-copter joy flights starting at 4.30 pm and what a buzz the men who went for a flight had! Paul Pfeffer got so excited when he saw his wife Elaine who was busy mowing the lawn(while he was flying, mind you!) and thus hadn’t realised that he was just above her, that he yelled out ‘Elaine’ at the top of his voice, giving Allan the pilot one heck of a fright as the noise resounded in his ears via the intercom! Tony Vetter was like a kid with candy! Thanks Allan Wardell (who originally hailed from Wondai and was a QANTAS captain for many years) and the other pilots who gave rides in their planes – we really enjoyed ourselves.
After a great BBQ, Allan Mollenhauer showed us his plane – a Jabiru if I recall correctly - which he is building. What a beautiful plane and what perfection! Allan described how the plane is constructed, showed us the amazing materials used these days, and detailed the intricacies of aeronautics in an easily understood and entertaining manner. It is a mammoth undertaking as Allan has been working on his plane for 6 years and still has a bit to go. At the end of his address, Allan told us what his priorities are – and his plane is not number one. His Christian faith and his family take
precedence over his love of flying. Thanks Allan and the other members of the Barambah Aero Club for bringing and putting their machines on display and making us so welcome.
Our guest speaker for the night was former Test Cricketer Geoff Dymock. Geoff has a close connection with the South Burnett and Murgon in particular as, when he came to Cherbourg as a teacher (about 1969 I think) he met and later married local girl Merle Sippel. Geoff detailed his life and love of cricket, which began at school in Maryborough where he started his career as a batsman. However, it wasn’t long before he was recognised as a pretty handy bowler and under the guidance of a couple of senior players, soon progressed to playing A Grade in Brisbane. At this point in time he took a punt and got onto a ship heading for England where he hoped to play county cricket. As destiny would have it, the PT instructor on board was also going to play cricket in England, but he was already organised with a team and on arrival at Southampton soon got Geoff into a County side. Good Luck? Geoff doesn’t think so – thin threads he called it, alluding to God’s influence in his life. After two years, he returned to Australia and was selected to play for Queensland and then in 1974 for Australia. Around this time, he and Merle were married – they had a 3 day honeymoon as cricket duties called! (What an understanding wife is all I can say!) He took 5 wickets on debut against New Zealand in the 2nd innings. Geoff also has, along with only 5 others in test history, taken all 11 opposition wickets in a Test Match – achieved when playing against India. In one test series, a profit of a million dollars was made – the 12 test players were paid $2,000 each, a total of $24,000. This was less than he would
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have earned if he had not taken time off from teaching to play. As such a good profit had been made, those in authority awarded each player a bonus – a whopping $200!!! No doubt they celebrated. Little wonder that Packer came along and fortunately changed things for the better for the players. On one tour to a sub-continent country, the umpires were pretty jumpy as a decision by a local umpire when he gave a ‘hero’ batsman out resulted in the burning down of the umpire’s house! LBW’s were impossible to get. Geoff recalls bowling to a batsman who hit the ball in the air some reasonable distance and, just as an Australian fielder was about to catch the ball, the umpire called out ‘no ball’. It was the longest delayed ‘no ball’ call in cricket history! Shortly afterwards, an Australian bowler knocked two of the batsman’s stumps clean out of the ground. Geoff quipped to the umpire ‘that must have been close!’ During another test, two of Geoff’s Australian team mates ordered breakfast – 3 stubbies each! They had another as they passed the bar on their way to the ground. You would wonder how they could play but the one who was a batsman (the other was the wicket keeper) scored over 100 that day! Geoff’s Test Cricket record is very good – 21 matches, 78 wickets at an average of 27.12, and a best bowling figure of 7 for 67. Geoff of course played many matches for Queensland, and during one of these he scored 101. He was the captain and he immediately declared so the records show that he was ‘101 not out!’ In his last Sheffield Shield game, he wanted to go out a winner and decided the night
before that he would take 5 wickets. Well, he did! He then wished that he had decided to take 6! Anyhow, they won the game so he was happy. Geoff also played 15 One Day International games for Australia. Geoff mentioned those ‘thin threads’ a number of times, threads which he believes were not luck or coincidence but planned for him by God. Thanks Geoff for giving your time to come and speak to us. Even though the night went a bit late, we were entertained the whole time. See you at the 28th Barambah Shed Men night in April. God bless, Glen Vonhoff and David Mollenhauer.
SB PCYC Friday Night Live 173 children enjoyed our first Friday Night Live for 2015 which was celebrated at the SB PCYC in Murgon.
Future Friday Night Lives will be held on the first Friday of the month and buses operate from Wondai and Goomeri. Children enjoy a great range of games and sporting activities and lucky prize draws.
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BARAMBAH GARDEN CLUBThe year has gone quickly. We had our end of year meeting at the home of Des &
Audrey Palmer. The 2014 produce competition winners were: Natives 1st Jean Green 2nd Bill Kapernick , Bulbs/Lilies 1st Bill Kapernick 2nd Trisha Seiler & Gordon Rehbein, Geraniums 1st Bill Kapernick 2nd Gordon Rehbein, Any Other Flower 1st Bill Kapernick 2nd Audrey Palmer, Roses 1st Lyn Vlaanderen & Jan Reitmijer 2nd Audrey Palmer, Fruit 1st Jean Green 2nd Gordon Rehbein, Vegetables 1st Gordon Rehbein 2nd Jean Green, Root Crops 1st Jean Green 2nd Marlene Emmerton
We had an enjoyable and relaxing meeting followed by lunch. January’s meeting saw us at Cloyna to learn about coffee with Brian McLaren giving us growing tips before taking us to see his plants.
We meet the second Friday of the month. Anyone who would like to know more about where and what the next month’s subject is please phone 41686238. Until next time Happy Gardening
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT NOW MORE ACCESSIBLE FOR VETERANS IN WIDE BAYVeterans living in Wide Bay will now have access to faster and more effective treatment for a range of disorders, following
the Federal Government’s expansion of non-liability health care arrangements, Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss said today.
“Under the Government’s new arrangements, Veterans who are diagnosed by a GP or psychologist with conditions such as PTSD, depression and anxiety, will be able to access free treatment programs. This assistance will be provided without any need to prove a link between their service and their condition,” Mr Truss said.
“Up until now, access to non-liability health care was limited to veterans who had a condition diagnosed by a psychiatrist.“The Government recognises that the advice of specialists, such as psychiatrists, is often not readily available in regional
areas. As a consequence, many veterans in our region have developed strong and often long-standing relationships with their local GPs.
“These new arrangements reflect the difficulties that come with living in regional areas, and will help to ensure that local veterans can access these services quickly and locally, without having to obtain a referral to a psychiatrist.
“The Government also recognises that early diagnosis and treatment of these conditions greatly improves the health of affected veterans and this is reflected in these new, more accessible arrangements.
“Expanding access to non-liability health care is another example of the Coalition Government’s commitment to improving services for Australian veterans.
“Previously the Coalition Government expanded these services, so that veterans could seek treatment for alcohol and substance use disorders, while also increasing the number of people with peacetime service who are eligible for these treatments,” Mr Truss said.
“The key to good mental health is early action, and I hope that veterans will familiarise themselves with these new arrangements, and consider whether their health might benefit from seeking advice under these new arrangements.”
For any further information on mental health support for veterans and their families, contact DVA or visit the At Ease website at http://at-ease.dva.gov.au.
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A Holden driver was heading down a street in Melbourne.
He went right past a stop sign without stopping, he turned left where there was a “no left turn” sign, and he went the wrong way on a one way street.
Then he went on the right side of the road past a police holden wagon with an officer inside.
Still he didn’t break any traffic laws.
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Australia Day in Proston—The Proston Scout Group hosted a flag raising (parade) as well as provided free billy tea and damper at their Scout Block in Rodney Street, Proston from 2:00pm. Games and activities were also provided and cold drinks. There was also the official opening of the new Scout Den. Plus celebrations for:
South Burnett Volunteer of the Year: Del Blanch has been an outstanding example of a hardworking volunteer within the Proston community for many years. Her passion for serving the community began during her children’s school years, volunteering within the school network and taking on Secretary and Treasurer roles for the Pony Club and Golf Club.
Del’s dedication, hard work and commitment to volunteering within the community have remained. In recent years Del has been the Secretary and Treasurer of the Sports Ground Committee, Secretary and Treasurer for the Show Society and a member of the Ladies Committee for 16 years. She has been described a driving force behind the show society.
Del supported the Proston Lions Club fundraising activities with her husband since 1981 and when changes welcomed female members Del also joined. She has now been a member for 8 years and has taken on President and Treasurer roles. Del’s peers have described her as a hardworking, diligent worker that will always be first in when there is a need within the Proston community.
Local Achiever Award (Proston/Hivesville): Zig and Sharon are the group leaders for the Proston Scout Group and have been the leaders for over 14 years. The list of tasks they take care of is endless, but Zig and Sharon are tireless and volunteers who never ask for anything in return for all of their hard work.
Over the last 5 years Zig and Sharon have been heavily involved in the planning and building of the new Scout Den in Proston and have worked very hard to increase memberships.
They strive to ensure each member will enjoy success, make achievements and build confidence and team skills. The personal commitment Zig and Sharon devote to the Scouting Organisation is an amazing credit to them both.
Photo L-R: Del Blanch who was 2014 South Burnett Volunteer of the Year, Sharon and Zig Zoldak who were awarded the 2014 South Burnett Local Achievers for Proston/Hivesville with Councillor Kathy Duff.
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Kathy’s CommentsThe Year AheadI think that 2015 is shaping up to be a good year for our region. The rain around has improved the situation for a lot of people and we have lots to look forward to. The Anzac Day services around the region will be extra special with everybody organising special events to honour the centenary. The concept plan for the rail trail has been submitted to the State Government and we should be going out to the community soon to get feedback on ideas on how it might work successfully for our region. I think that with Hopevale Dairy showing interest in the South Burnett it may bring some more industry and jobs to our region. I think that the “Try Local and Be Surprised” Campaign in Murgon is sending a strong message out to everyone to think local first when spending our dollars so that we can support our local businesses and keep them strong. The Murgon Pool should be finished and ready to go for the spring swimming season. The Proston CBD footpath will be a new design that not only will make the footpath safe but should give the whole town a lift. The graders should continue to be out and about and I am pushing hard to catch up on all of the roads that have not been graded for a long time. The Moffatdale Centenary is an exciting event that is being geared up for October and Council is working on the Park behind the School to have it looking good and officially opened on that day. There are transfer stations at Brigooda, Cloyna and Hivesville that are in the program of works to be completed this year. Council will sign off on our new South Burnett Planning Scheme which we are hoping will be more user friendly for developers. The 48 hour stopover in Murgon should be getting more publicity as the word spreads. The reopening of Levers Rd and the completion of the bridge on the Gayndah Hivesville Rd are big projects that are happening and there will be more bridge works as we replace and renew bridges into the future. I look forward to working with everyone again as we manage the challenges and enjoy the successes together as the year unfolds.
Work for the Dole SchemeThere is an opportunity for community groups to consider larger scale projects that may be able to be completed through a local work for the dole scheme. The discussions with Council are in their early stages but if community groups have upcoming projects that may be suitable please let me know. The materials all need to be provided by your group so there is still a significant cost but the labour component can be provided through the scheme.
South Burnett Feral Animal Trapping Project and Free Meat Baiting ProgramThere has been some more funding secured as a follow up from the last successful trapping project. The trappers are ready to go and we plan to role the project out starting on the 27th of April. Landholders who are interested in participating will need to register before the 13th of April. Council is also organising a wild dog and pig baiting program where in March only free meat baits will be provided. If you are interested in attending a baiting station
and participating the deadline for registration is Friday the 27th of February. The contact no in Council for both projects is 41899312.
Australia Day Locals HonouredIt was fantastic to see our Cloyna local, Joan Adams, honoured as the South Burnett Citizen of the Year and Proston’s Del Blanch awarded the Volunteer of the Year. Murgon obviously has some amazing sportsmen with Noel Cheshire and Jared Sippel taking out the Senior and Junior Sporting Awards. Paul Pfeffer from Murgon and Zig and Sharon Zoldak from Proston were the South Burnett Local Achievers. Congratulations also to all of the MBDA Award recipients and to all of the fantastic volunteers who were nominated from our area.
Campbell’s Bridge Update.The forced closure of the bridge was because of a report that was done on the state of all of our older timber bridges. Campbell’s bridge was deemed unsafe and Council had no option but to close it immediately. This has caused upheaval to farmers on either side and we are working hard to try to come up with a way forward. The cost of a new bridge is close to 3 million dollars and repairs seem to be out of the question because of the age of the whole bridge. We are talking to our State and Federal Members to see if they can support Council with some funding to try to take the pressure off the ratepayers having to foot the whole bill.
As always I am working on following up jobs and concerns that have been brought to my attention. Please contact me if you have an issue or wish to make an appointment
Cr Kathy Duff (Division 5) South Burnett Regional CouncilPhone 07 4168 0225 or 0437 020 705 or email [email protected]
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Wondai Regional Art GalleryFebruary/March 2015 Exhibition
to be held in the Wondai Memorial Town Hall
‘Under The Bed Sale’ This is a very special two months that only happens every three or
four years. This provides an opportunity for any artist who has work that has not been sold to join our ‘under the bed sale’ at no expense to themselves (no entry fee and no commission will be charged). There is no restriction on the amount of art, however it must be original art by the artist themselves. This will cover all aspects of art including ceramics, 2D & 3D work and photography.
“Under The Bed Sale” will remain in the Town Hall throughout the month of February and March. Please note that photography will be exhibited during the month of March only.
This is a great opportunity for the public to pick up some bargains.
‘Kurrawinya Images’ by Penny Kittel
A Collection of photographs by Penny Kittel that showcase rural Australia as seen through the eyes of a day-dreaming country girl.
With a subject range spanning from barb wire to horses and locations from Queensland to South Australia, it has been a task to select but a sample of works to showcase the wonderful sights of rural living.
This exhibition will remain in the Town Hall for the month of February only.
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Good mate and brother David Rowberry reads to his brother Daniel in the SBRC Proston Public Library, while Proston visitors, Mandy Skinner, Audrey Boyle, and Cecilia Dorman enjoy the Proston Library’s fresh coffee, as they catch up with each other’s family news at the Library”
“A Wild and Wonderful time was shared by fourteen children, assorted grandmas and mums in the Proston Public Library, 21st January 2015, as they made wild animal masks, gently assisted by library volunteers, Lyn Manthey and Kathy Julian.
Valentine’s DayFebruary 14 is Valentine’s Day, and has long been associated with
exchanging messages and gifts with a loved one. There are varying opinions at to the origin of Valentine’s Day but many believe it dates back to the days of the Roman Empire. Claudius II, instigator of many battles, needed soldiers in large numbers. He decreed there should be no marriages as young men were loathe to leave their wives and families to fight. Valentine, a priest, defied this order, was jailed and condemned to death. While awaiting execution, he was befriended by the prison guard’s daughter. Legend has it that he left a note to his friend thanking her for her friendship and loyalty, signing it “Love from your Valentine.” Valentine died on February 14, 269AD and some time later, Pope Gelasius honoured Valentine’s memory by making him a saint.
Whatever the origins, Valentine’s Day has become a popular date on many calendars around the world. Whether you send a greeting in a card, buy flowers or arrange a special meal, the most important aspect of this day is to tell those special people in your lives how much they mean to you.
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WHEN I HAVE MY NEW KNEE I WILL BE LIKE A NEW BIONIC WOMEN!!Hi everyone, from Shona Muckert.I was able to get home for Christmas after
months of on and off surgery to complete the Osseointegration on both my legs.
The first operation on my right below knee was performed on the 23th of July and I was in hospital for 1 month afterward to heal and have rehabilitation. This meant loading the right leg slowly while being in a hoist and only allowing a certain amount of weight through the implant at a time. This I did a few times a day until I could stand with my full bodyweight on that leg. I was so lucky to have Mum and Quinn there every day coming in to visit and keeping me company. I was on some pretty heavy drugs that made me a bit fuzzy, dopey, happy and sometimes very emotional. That part was difficult but once I got through that and the drugs started to come off I was so lucky not to have any pain at all through the implant.
The second operation on my left above knee was booked on the 29th of October and was going to be a single stage surgery. This meant a hip replacement, implant, bone grafting, inside and outside connectors all done at the same time. When I woke up from the anaesthetic, it was obvious my leg was closed at the end with no outside connectors. I was disappointed at the time that it wasn’t finished but when I saw Munjed after surgery, he explained that he did the operation in 2 stages because he had done so much bone grafting that he wanted to give the bone the optimal chance to heal without risk of infection. This meant closing everything up until the 2nd stage surgery. This surgery was really tough. I had a lot of pain and burning within a few days of surgery especially with the hip replacement, but they get on top of it really quickly and then things settled down. This time I only had Mum, Dad & Quinn there for 5 days, the rest of the time I was in hospital with only the staff around me. They are all brilliant so I felt at home with them. I was able to come home for 2 weeks before the next surgery.
The 3rd surgery was done on the 3rd of December with the promise that I would be home before Christmas. This surgery was to remove an infection I got on the bottom of the scar line, to make the stoma (the open hole for the implant to come through) and connect the inside implant to the outside connectors. I had no excessive pain with this operation and was up and loading within 3 days of surgery. The next few days were spent getting me ready for the moment I could try and take my first steps.
Munjed my surgeon, my prosthetist Barry, my physio Sarah, Mum and Quinn were all there for the moment I WALKED in the parallel bars for the first time. I was doing really well with no pain. When the leg was all set up and Munjed needed to go back to his day of surgery, he came and gave me a hug and that was my undoing. I broke down after such an emotional and physically hard few months or maybe it was for the 10 years of being in a wheelchair and then being able to walk again. Finally a group of professionals believed they could get me walking and they did!! I was in hospital this time with Mum and Quinn for most of the time but they flew home on the 14th
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of December to get ready for Christmas. I spent the rest of the time walking 3 times a day, getting used to people moving around me, walking in the hallways and getting stronger for coming home to do the rest on my own mostly and with Fran (Hutton) guiding and teaching me to be ready for my new Genium knee (microprocessor). I have to wait until the beginning of March before I can get the knee that will hopefully see me finally walking up the main street.
I am doing a lot more on my legs every day, I can walk around the car to get my wheelchair out and put it back in. I can walk short distances and have been doing a lot of practical things at home like standing and washing the dishes or making dinner, hanging out the washing or just generally walking around. With the safety knee I have now, I am not able to walk up and down ramps, do stairs or rough terrain because it is not safe. I am not able to walk up the main street yet, but I am working toward that goal.
Thank you doesn’t seem like enough to say to everyone who has helped get me to this point. I am so grateful and so proud that I received as much support as I did while fundraising. This amazing community including the wonderful people of the wider South Burnett really showed me and my family the truly generous people you are. Standing on my own is such a great feeling but to walk and do things I could do before, is magic! I can’t wait to see where this new microprocessor knee will take me. Thank you all again so very much, you have helped change my life forever.
Photo: Munjed Al Muderis (my surgeon) and Shona Muckert just before leaving hospital on the 24th of December 2014.
Editor: A very brave and lovable young lady and a pleasure to be involved, remember I told you a story of a young man who lost his legs and how he walks today. Yes that man Alan .......... was at a school reunion in Murgon recently and a lot of people wouldn’t have even known. Good Luck and enjoy life.
A VERY DEAR FRIEND to Leo GeraghtyAfter living in Babinda, Chilagoe, Tingoora, Yarraman, Proston, Murgon and Brisbane and at the age of 15 In
1961 I decided to go out into the world on my own, I had had enough of shifting from town to town and I was ready to call Murgon home. In those days you boarded away from home and frequented cafes, billiard rooms and played sport, Tennis, Football, Cricket etc but one thing that was very dear to me was the amount of time I spent with good friends Peter and Stella Lahanas of the Busy Bee Café in Lamb Street Murgon (now the Chinese Restaurant). All the young boys at that time spent a lot of time sampling the hot chips in the kitchen whilst sitting on the large window sill. The sundaes they made were a real treat (3 scoops of ice cream plenty of toping and two wafer sticks in a large glass gondola shaped bowl. The milk shakes were served in the large aluminium drink containers. Smoking was part of life with brands like 3 fives, Benson and Hedges and small packs of Peter Stuyvesant. The meals they prepared were first class and delivered by lovely people like Val, Beryl and Doreen. When Glenda’s mum and dad (Anne and Jack Pearson) came to town and had dinner there, Glenda can remember her customary order, 2 pieces of bread and the tomato sauce bottle. It was the place to go after the pictures to get that midnight snack before going home. We spent hours together up the back yard where Peter filleted the fish. Peter was a very gentle but firm man and yes he ran a tab for us young ones, always paid on pay day.
I can remember him telling us of his Dear shooting escapades with Dick Pearson. He said that man walks those ranges in search of Dear like walking up the street, but my legs were ready to drop off, never again will he con me into that. You would find him sitting on the top of a hill waiting for me to catch up and when I got there off he would go again, I could have killed him. Peter and Stella’s children became part of a happy family with all the staff and us young boys pinching the chips. Young John called me Le Lo as he couldn’t quite get his tongue around Leo. Peter and Stella left Murgon and bought a café at South Brisbane near the cricket grounds and when I visited there I said Peter, where’s your car, it was always kept very smart looking. Peter replied Leo that’s it over there with all the dents in it, I park it in front of the shop and they hit me, I park it in the centre parking area of the road and they hit me, I park it over the road where there is plenty of room and they still hit me, so I gave up, it’s not like Murgon. It was good to catch up with John on the phone recently (he is a doctor at Wynnum in Brisbane) and I said Murgon sends its deepest sympathy and condolences to you and Penelope and families. Peter Lahanas wife Stella, predeceased him passing away about nine months ago.
LAHANAS, Peter John Late of St Nicholas Nursing Home, formerly of Mansfield. Passed away peacefully on 20th January 2015. Aged 90 Years. Beloved Husband of Stella (dec’d). Cherished Father and Father-in-Law of Penelope and Con, John and Joanne. Much Loved Grandfather of James, Peter, Stella and Peter. Loving Uncle of Poppy, Stella, Peter and their Families. Relatives and Friends attended the Funeral Service for Peter on Saturday 24th January 2015 in the Greek Orthodox Church of St George, 33 Edmondstone Street, South Brisbane and later internment in the Mt Gravatt Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St Nicholas Nursing Home were requested.
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Murgon Cows to $1655.00 Monthly report from Murgon (Beef Capital of the Burnett)
1300 head of cattle were yarded in Murgon on Tuesday 27th January for the fortnightly combined fat & store sale. The market for all descriptions is extremely strong with processors, feedlotters and restockers all trying to obtain numbers. Cattle were drawn from Eidsvold, Mundubbera, Gayndah, Mt Perry, Biggenden, Kingaroy, Kilkivan & locally. 440 Angus cross Heifers from Murgon sold to $1031.00 at $2.33 c/kg. 470 kg 4 tooth Charolais heifers a/c K Cummings Coringa sold for $2.38 c/kg to return $1125.00. Charbray steers from Nanango weighing 475 kg sold to $2.59 c/kg returning $1231.00. 400 kg 4 tooth heifers from Redgate sold for $760.00 at $1.90 c/kg. 4 & 6 tooth heifers from Tansey sold to $2.35 c/kg to return $1225.00 at 520 kg. 440 kg 4 & 6 tooth steers from Manumbar sold for $926.00 at $2.10 c/kg.
Charolais cows from Biggenden sold to $2.22 c/kg to return $1655.00. B Bishoff Tansey sold Angus cross cows for $1353.00 at $2.20 c/kg. I McKenzie Johnstown sold Brahman cross cows for $1441.00 also at $2.20 c/kg. Brahman cows a/c T & A Dennien Windera sold to $1136.00 at $2.10 c/kg. 480 kg cows from R & D Kenny Gayndah sold for $1032.00 at $2.12 c/kg. Cows over 500 kg averaged $1.98 c/kg and cows from 400 to 500 kg averaged $1.83 c/kg. Light cows under 400 averaged $1.47 topping at $1.84 c/kg.
Heavy Bulls topped at $2096.00 and $2.35 c/kg, averaging $2.25 c/kg. S Roth Gayndah sold 446 kg Droughtmaster steers for $1219.00 at $2.73 c/kg. Syd Smith Manumbar sold Brahman cross steers weighing 407 kg for $1052.00 and $2.58 c/kg. 430 kg Charbray steers returned $1166.00 after selling for $2.71 c/kg. 3 Pens of crossbred steers from Windera Station sold for an average of $1060.00, 395 kg and $2.68 c/kg. R & F Nichol Mt Perry sold a line of Charbray steers for an average of $976.00 at $2.62 c/kg weighing 370 kg. A Cassidy Nanango sold Charbray steers for $1023.00 ($2.63) & $815.00 ($2.15). A draft of 48 Droughtmaster steers from Myora Pastoral Johnstown sold for $906.00 for 355 kg at $2.54 c/kg. 300 kg Hereford cross steers from Proston sold for $729.00 at $2.43 c/kg. 260 kg Charbray weaner steers sold for $2.54 c/kg returning $678.00. J & M Zillman Gayndah sold Droughtmaster cross weaner steers for $722.00, $660.00 & $606.00, all at $2.70 c/kg. 215 kg Charbray weaner steers from Kingaroy sold for $578.00 at $2.68 c/kg. Light Droughtmaster steers from Biggenden weighing 188 kg sold for $417.00 and $2.50 c/kg.
Charbray heifers from Nanango sold for $848.00 at $2.43 c/kg. 336 kg Gelvieh cross heifers a/c B & L Thun Windera sold for $790.00 at $2.35 c/kg. 347 kg Brangus heifers a/c R & P McIntosh sold for $799.00 at $2.30
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c/kg. 313 kg Charolais heifers sold for $751.00 at $2.40 c/kg. Angus cross weaner heifers from G & A Sippel sold for $673.00 at $2.08 c/kg. Windera Properties sold Charbray heifers for $679.00 ($2.09) & $591.00 ($2.19). A draft of Droughtmaster weaner heifers from the Zillman family sold for an average of $512.00 ($2.03) topping at $568.00 and $2.20 c/kg. 255 kg Charbray weaner heifers a/c D Lahiff Kilkivan sold for $2.19 c/kg returning $558.00. 290 kg grain assisted heifers returned $621.00 at $2.28 c/kg. Cows & calves sold to $980.00.
MURGON COWS & CALVES $1220.00The number of cattle yarded in Murgon on Tuesday 10th February was a shade under 1400, an increase on
the previous fortnight. The market eased very slightly across all descriptions. Cattle were drawn from Kandanga, Mt Perry, Mundubbera, Gayndah, Biggenden, Yarraman & local areas. S & E Gscheidle Wooroonden sold Santa cross Heifers for $2.26 c/kg to return $1153.00. Droughtmaster cross heifers from Brigooda sold to $1020.00 at $1.98 c/kg. V Browning Moffatdale sold Santa Heifers weighing 487 kg for $971.00 and $1.99 c/kg. Angus Heifers from Yarraman sold for $1003.00 at $1.91 c/kg. 416 kg 4 tooth steers from Windera sold for $911.00 at $2.19 c/kg. Droughtmaster cross Bullocks from Binjour sold for $2.37 c/kg for a return of $1584.00. K & M Armstrong Manyung sold 650 kg Droughtmaster steers for $1520.00 at $2.33 c/kg.
F & C Litchfield Hivesville sold a Droughtmaster Cow for $1390.00 at $2.24 c/kg. Local Charbray Cows weighing 640 kg sold to $1400.00 at $2.16 c/kg. The Soden Family Goomeri sold Santa cross cows for $2.11 c/kg for a return of $1318.00. Cows over 500 kg averaged $2.07 c/kg topping at $2.24. 400 – 500 kg cows averaged $1.92 c/kg with $2.09 being the top for that weight range. N & S Perrett Mondure sold Brahman cross Cows for $1026.00 at $2.09 c/kg. 420 kg Brangus Cows from Gayndah sold to $786.00 at $1.87 c/kg.
Bulls sold to a very strong market topping at $2031.00 and $2.35 c/kg. 406 kg Brahman steers from Nanango sold for $1053.00 at $2.44 c/kg. 2 pens of Droughtmaster steers from Windera sold for $899.00 ($2.59) & $899.00 ($2.50). 400 kg Santa cross steers from Moffatdale sold to $2.38 c/kg returning $956.00. A draft of 80 Droughtmaster cross steers from Johnstown sold for an average of $850.00 for 360 kg and $2.33 c/kg. Mawson Pastoral Mondure sold 373 kg Droughtmaster steers for $894.00 ($2.39). Belmont red cross steers from M & C Ward Murgon sold to $948.00 at $2.43 c/kg. 2 pens of Charbray weaner steers a/c the Nichol family Mt Perry sold for $699.00 ($2.32) & $619.00 ($2.33). 312 kg Charbray steers from N & L Pearce Tansey sold to $2.56 c/kg to return $799.00. 350 kg Hereford steers from Campview Grazing Manumbar sold for $872.00 at $2.50 c/kg. P & A Dingle Mt Perry sold Brahman cross weaner steers for $568.00 and $2.40 c/kg. R Wright Yarraman sold 320 kg Angus steers for $781.00 and $2.44 c/kg.
N Kurz Nanango sold Santa cross heifers for $889.00 at $2.29 c/kg. 353 kg Brahman cross heifers sold to $788.00 and $2.23 c/kg. R & M Kiely Crownthorpe sold 377 kg Bazadais heifers for $2.23 c/kg to return $841.00. R & D Hand Moffatdale sold 350 kg Charolais heifers for $797.00 at $2.27 c/kg. 330 kg Charbray heifers sold for $723.00 at $2.19 c/kg. Charolais heifers weighing 330 kg sold to $742.00 at $2.25 c/kg. Light red Brangus weaner heifers from Kandanga sold for $407.00. 3 pens of Gelvieh cross weaner heifers from Goomeri sold for $540.00 (2.03), $451.00 (2.18) and $370.00 (2.10). A more than usual number of cows and calves were on offer with the best selling to $1220.00
OLD!!!!!! But True Nevertheless!!!!!!I know that Aussie Bush Etiquette is recognized throughout the civilized world but we all need to be
reminded from time to time.Never take an open stubby to a job interview... Even if you’re certain you’re included in the will, it’s rude to take your ute and trailer to the funeral.Extensive use of deodorant can only delay bathing by a few days. Refrain from yelling abuse at characters on the screen. Tests have proven they can’t hear you. When entering a roundabout, the vehicle with the largest roo bar doesn’t always have the right of way. When sending your wife down the road with a petrol can, it’s impolite to ask her to bring back beer too.
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A welcome change from politics, GOD to ST. FRANCIS:Frank, .... You know all about gardens and nature. What in the world is going on down there on the planet? What happened to the dandelions, violets, milkweeds and stuff I started eons ago? I had a perfect no-maintenance garden plan. Those plants grow in any type of soil, withstand drought and multiply with abandon. The nectar from the long-lasting blossoms attracts butterflies, honey bees and flocks of songbirds. I expected to see a vast garden of colors by now. But, all I see are these green rectangles.ST. FRANCIS:It’s the tribes that settled there, Lord. The Suburbanites. They started calling your flowers ‘weeds’ and went to great lengths to kill them and replace them with grass.GOD:Grass? But, it’s so boring. It’s not colorful. It doesn’t attract butterflies, birds and bees; only grubs and sodworms. It’s sensitive to temperatures. Do these Suburbanites really want all that grass growing there?ST. FRANCIS:Apparently so, Lord. They go to great pains to grow it and keep it green. They begin each spring by fertilizing grass and poisoning any other plant that crops up in the lawn.GOD:The spring rains and warm weather probably make grass grow really fast. That must make the Suburbanites happy.ST. FRANCIS:Apparently not, Lord. As soon as it grows a little, they cut it-sometimes twice a week.GOD:They cut it? Do they then bale it like hay?ST. FRANCIS:Not exactly, Lord. Most of them rake it up and put it in bags.GOD:They bag it? Why? Is it a cash crop? Do they sell it?ST. FRANCIS:No, Sir, just the opposite. They pay to throw it away.GOD:Now, let me get this straight. They fertilize grass so it will grow. And, when it does grow, they cut it off and pay to throw it away?ST. FRANCIS:Yes, Sir.GOD:These Suburbanites must be relieved in the summer when we cut back on the rain and turn up the heat. That surely slows the growth and saves them a lot of work.ST. FRANCIS:You aren’t going to believe this, Lord. When the grass stops growing so fast, they drag out hoses and pay more money to water it, so they can continue to mow it and pay to get rid of it.GOD:What nonsense. At least they kept some of the trees. That was a sheer stroke of genius, if I do say so myself. The trees grow leaves in the spring to provide beauty and shade in the summer. In the autumn, they fall to the ground and form a natural blanket to keep moisture in the soil and protect the trees and bushes. It’s a natural cycle of life. ST. FRANCIS:You better sit down, Lord. The Suburbanites have drawn a new circle. As soon as the leaves fall, they rake them into great piles and pay to have them hauled away.GOD:
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No!? What do they do to protect the shrub and tree roots in the winter to keep the soil moist and loose?ST. FRANCIS:After throwing away the leaves, they go out and buy something which they call mulch. They haul it home and spread it around in place of the leaves.GOD:And where do they get this mulch?ST. FRANCIS:They cut down trees and grind them up to make the mulch.GOD:Enough! I don’t want to think about this anymore. St. Catherine, you’re in charge of the arts. What movie have you scheduled for us tonight?ST. CATHERINE:‘Dumb and Dumber’, Lord. It’s a story about.... GOD:Never mind, I think I just heard the whole story from St. Francis.
MEMORIES AND VOLUNTEERS GO TOGETHERI have been a volunteer at the Queensland Dairy and Heritage Museum here at Murgon for the past several
years. I have never lived on a farm but always in town and could never quite see or understand just how hard the people on the land (especially in the early days) had to work to earn a living and also just how much they had to depend on receiving rain at the right time for their crops and their animals to survive.
I have learned a lot during this time and I am still learning – that is why it is so good to be a volunteer at the Museum. Not only are you helping to inform the visitors about the early days, you also learn yourself.
Even though I am not now one of the active members of the group because of my health, I still enjoy writing the stories about the Museum for the Murgon Moments in the hope that it may encourage you to visit the Museum and find out for yourself just what a great place it is to visit. Perhaps you may even like to become a volunteer – you would be most welcome I can assure you. Did you know that National Volunteer Week is happening on the 11th to the 17th May? It would be a great time to come along and join us and find out for yourself about the fun and friendship we have as Museum volunteers and all the many different memories there are to be found at the Museum. There is always something for everybody to learn. – that is why it is such a great place to visit, as we are never too old to learn.
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Central BalanceWORKING TOGETHER FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH
Katie and Andrew Zerner have long had a dream to facilitate improved health in our community. As a step in that direction, they have created Central Balance Murgon, a group of therapists that are working together for the client’s optimal health.
Katie has had over 20 years experience as a physiotherapist and has come to appreciate the multiple factors influencing health including physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Sometimes treating just one area doesn’t give the long lasting results that we desire, so it makes sense that a variety of disciplines may be needed to get the best outcome to improve overall health.
Central Balance is located in Suite 2 at the Post Office (previously Bank of Queensland) and will compliment the services provided by the team of doctors at the Murgon Family Medical Practice. Initially, Central Balance includes the long established South Burnett Physiotherapy with Katie Zerner and Fran Hutton as the practicing physios. Also included are Jo Weldon with massage therapy and Jessie Hodgson with Clinical Hypnotherapy.
Doors open in the new location in early February 2015. All appointments and enquiries welcome and can be made on 4168 3883. Watch this space as this is just a start; other health professionals and therapists will be added to the team to increase the health options available to residents of Murgon and district. Everyone is different and need to be centrally balanced to achieve their best.
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MAINLY MUSICFor some years this has appeared in what’s on
this month column but did you know what it was or that Mainly Music is a worldwide group that meets here in Murgon between 9.30 and 11.30am on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the New Horizon Church.
It is a time for parents, grandparents etc to interact with their children (up to 5 years) enjoying music, games and time out from the strenuous days tasks.
Morning Tea is provided for parents but we request you provide lunch for the children. See you there!
IN MURGON THIS MONTHParticulars available at the Visitor Information Centre
Bowls Club), Spinners & Weavers, Guides, Golf,Friday 6 Social Tennis, Community Bingo, Shab’s, Last Man
Standing night Bowls, PCYC Friday Night Live,Saturday 7 Bowls, Golf, Murgon Shed Men, Murgon Judo
Club, Proston Show, Bush Ballad Country Music Spectacular
We sadly mourn the loss of:
FARROW, Craig Anthony, Late of Kilkivan.
LAHANAS, Peter John, Late of St Nicholas Nursing Home, formerly of Mansfield & Murgon
H A R C H, Charles William, Late of ‘Danarla Brahmans’ Wondai
B E L L, William Henderson (Bill), Late of Wondai
S M Y T H, Thelma Noela, formerly of Goomeri
R U T H E N B E R G, Bert Telemon, Late of Kingaroy, formerly of Hivesville
H E T H E R I N G T O N, John Malcolm (Jack), Late of Kingaroy, formerly of Wondai
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GOOMERI GOLF CLUB ANNUAL PRESENTATION The Goomeri Golf Club held its annual Presentation night at the weekend, it was attended by 65 people,
some travelling from Brisbane and other towns in the South Burnett. The “Camp Oven” meal was supplied by the Rossmore Road Caravan Park, it was not only very satisfying, it was also very tasty. This event is proving to be very popular now that it has been moved to January, getting away from the busy month of December as it was in the past .
President Hilton Plant and Club Captain Peter Delaney presented the many trophies to the various winners. Garth Slaughter was the most successful golfer for the year, and the most successfull woman was Joy Koy. Both Kim Pitman, and Garth Slaughter received “Hole in One “ awards.
The Golf Course is looking a picture at the moment after the lovely rain, president Hilton thanked the volunteers who keep the course in excellent condition.
Photos L-R: Joy Koy, Janelle Plazina and President Hilton Plant and Runner Up Player of the Year, Kim Pitman with President Hilton Plant
and running again in 2015 with training days Wednesday’s and Saturday’s at the old Salvation Army Building on the corner of Caswell and Macalister Streets Murgon. First night free for new members.
For more information about classes and times please contact Sensei Stan Munday, President Murgon Judo Club. Ph 0414 404 004.
Parents that come to watch are put to work with various games and the children love it.
Our Club has been very lucky to have been involved with Active After Schools
Community Program, we have a great little Club with 68 Judo Mats (Tatami) which is a great mat area for a small country club and we could not have done it without the AASC program.
Sensei Stan Munday has personally been conducting Judo Classes in this programme since term 1 2008 and has made some lifelong friendships and to know I have made a difference to so many children that would not have had the chance to do judo as a sport, it makes me proud and of course meeting children and parents in the local IGA store and hear Mr Judo Man or Sensei Stan or Mr Munday that’s been the best thing of all.
Sensei Stan Munday has taught approximately 1905 children in 16 different locations and travelled 5427 Kilometres since term 1 2008 till December term 4 2014.
BURNETT BIRDKEEPERS ASSOCIATIONOur first article for 2015 we wish everyone a safe and healthy year. Firstly
our pre Xmas raffle of a wheelbarrow and garden goods valued at over $200 was drawn on 20th December and was won by Karen Bryan. Congratulations and a big thank you to everyone for your support. 2015 is shaping up to be a big year for our Association. We shall be attending several of our local shows and events with displays and also on the 9th of May we shall be holding our inaugural sale. It is open to the public so come for a look. Other clubs shall be coming also.
It is to be held at the Nanango Show Grounds and doors open at 9.00am for public. For any inquiries please phone Rod on 41621068 or Wally on 41627635. Our next club meeting is on 25thFebruary. Guest speaker to be notified.
