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Half A Century Of Black Gold Flows At Moonie!A young Queen Elizabeth was shown a model of the new Moonie Oilfields, Australia’s first commercial oilfields, on one of the Australian tours early in her reign. Now, half a century has passed, and the oilfields are still there; they are still producing oil (only 180 barrels per day) and Queen Elizabeth, at 88 years of age, is enjoying the second longest reign in English history. The Moonie Oilfields has produced nearly 25 million barrels of crude oil to date and it is predicted that there is still over 60 million barrels (9.5 billion litres) underground!

Santos currently owns and runs the Moonie Oilfields and held an Open Day on Saturday, 7th June. It was well attended by locals and former workers alike. The Moonie State School P&C cooked and served a great morning tea then a barbecue lunch, and after donning safety hats and goggles and being inducted into emergency safety procedures, two large tour groups were taken through the spotless and well-kept facilities by Murray Blair, current oilfields site supervisor.

In December 1961, oil exploration in South East Queensland resulted in the discovery of oil at Moonie, leading to the official opening of Australia’s first commercial oilfield in March 1964. It has been 50 years since Moonie’s high flowing oil started the industry’s boom and put Australia on the world map for oil production, and the field is still producing daily. Santos has proudly operated the Moonie Oilfields since 1993. This anniversary is a celebration of the success of the Moonie Oilfields, recognising past and present employees, landholders, stakeholders and community members who have all played a part in it’s ongoing viability.

Lynelle Urquhart

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1. Moonie Munchkins enjoyed their tour!2. Amy & Rhonda Urquhart, Campbell & Emma McKelvie. Front:

Janice Thompson & Gale McKelvie.3. The Oilfields Cairn unveiled in 1964.4. John Sarto showing the commemorative mug5. Moonie P & C members served wonderful food: Suzanne Blair,

Trish Morris, Rachael Mayers, Vanessa Savill & Rowie Gurner.6. Young ladies attending the Open Day at the Moonie Oil Fields7. John Sarto presenting original neighbours Tim & Dawn Brown

(“Glenalan”) with a floral arrangement8. Santos management team with Ray Brown and the anniversary cakes9. Oil tanks10. On site at the Moonie Oilfields

11. Bridie Gurner, Hannah Blair, Olivia Burke, Lucy Gurner & Jessica Burke.

12. WDRC Mayor Ray Brown on a “seefood” diet!13. During the ceremony14. Stewart Bisset (Santos, Brisbane) and Bill Singleton (a former

geologist at the oilfields) look at the historical records15. Greg Bishop presenting original neighbours Leonie & Ron Boland

(“Killaloe”) with a floral arrangement16. Atendees at the Open Day17. Fred & Rita Giltrow (“Minnabilla” Goondiwindi) kitted up safely

for a tour

Photography courtesy of Lynelle Urquhart

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A Note From the Editor♪ Baby it’s cold outside ♫

We have been singing up a storm in the office while compiling the July edition of the Tara & District Magazine. Unfortunately, a neighbouring dog has been joining us – even when we were trying to actually work.

The July Dalby Harvest is the last edition of the magazine to be created in the Jandowae office. From next month, the magazine will be compiled right in the heart of Dalby, in the Chamber of Commerce building in Cunningham Street. Amy will be working out of the Dalby office Monday to Wednesdays from 9am to 4pm, and will be available on Thursdays and Fridays by appointment. The Jandowae office remains the head office of Western Downs Magazines.

In the meantime, the July edition of your magazine is full of some great articles and competitions! On pages 12 and 13, we have photos from the very popular Jandowae Timbertown Festival. Congratulations to all those involved in orchestrating such a fantastic event for the Western Downs!

Also, don’t forget to enter the Beautiful Babies (p 10) and the Empire Theatre (p 15) competitions this month.

Speaking of babies, the Western Downs Magazines team would like to congratulate Jessica and family on the arrival of Annabelle Eliza. We already have Annabelle in the office learning all about the magazines!

We hope you enjoy your July edition of the magazine.

Kate, Karel & Amy melodically for

Jessica Flynn

On the CoverTim Brown from ‘Glenalan’ at the Moonie Oilfields. Photography courtesy of Lynelle Urquhart.

Jessica Flynn, Editor

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JULY13 Bennett Rural Fire Brigade training day at Bennett Station

26 “Winter Warmers” Trvia Night, hosted by Westmar Kindy at the Westmar Sports Club. Adults $15, children prep - year 7$5. Come and enjoy some winter warming GREAT FOOD.

27 Bennett Rural Fire Brigade training day at Billabong Station

AUGUST2 Tara & District Junior Rugby League Sportsman Dinner at Tara

Memorial Hall

2-8 Bloomin’ Creative Showcase

10 Bennett Rural Fire Brigade training day at Bennett Station

16 Annual Brigalow Ball. Music by Sound Elite. Licensed, starts 8pm. Proceeds aid Cancer Research. For more info, phone Lynn Dahlheimer 4665 2195

24 Bennett Rural Fire Brigade training day at Billabong Station

SEPTEMBER7 Father’s Day

7 Tour de Meandarra. Starting at Dillion Park, Meandarra from 8am. Contact Stacey for more info on 0428 822 726.

13 Chinchilla Auto Fest 2014. Gates open to the public 7am, something for all the family. Phone Rhonda Bruggemann 0412 786 928

14 Bennett Rural Fire Brigade training day at Bennett Station

20 Meandarra Show. For enquiries, phone Rae on 0438 444 198

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OCTOBER12 Bennett Rural Fire Brigade training day at Bennett Station

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Do you know an athlete or individual in your community who has accomplished something great in the sporting world?

Make their achievement known by nominating them for the monthly Western Downs Regional Sports Star Award

Awards run from March to November 2014. Closing date for nominations is the 28th of each month.

Visit: www.wdrc.qld.gov.au for an application form.

Each monthly recipient will be in the running for the title of 2014 Western Downs Regional Sports Star of the Year

For more information contact 1300 CounCil (1300 268 624)

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Community

Local Photographers ExhibitionIn June, Myall Park Botanic Garden hosted the inaugural exhibition of Local Amateur Photographers. The 21 entries were all professionally printed and framed then hung in the Gallery for two weeks. An opening evening was attended by a large number of people keen to see the works.

‘Nepal Morning’ by Alice Thomas was judged first place, and Highly Commended was ‘Lake Baikal, Siberia’ by Kay Denning. Everyone who attended the evening was given a vote to choose the People’s Choice photo. Kate Cover’s ‘Afternoon Delight’ was the winner here. These three photos were auctioned on the night and all were sold. Three of the other entries were also purchased through silent auction. Profits from these sales raised in excess of $250 for the garden.

Kate McDonald

‘Nepal Morning’ by Alice Thomas

‘Afternoon Delight’ by Kate Cover

‘Lake Baikal, Siberia’ by Kay Denning

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The Gums Local Attends State ReceptionTheir Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Queensland on Saturday 19 April 2014 (Easter Saturday). This was The Duchess of Cambridge’s first official visit to Queensland and The Duke of Cambridge’s second official visit. Their first stop in Queensland was Amberley and then South Bank as part of their tour of Australia and New Zealand. At South Bank Their Royal Highnesses attended the State Reception at the Brisbane Convention Centre where there were 200 guests in attendance and amongst them was Chantahl Stedman of The Gums representing the Queensland Merino Stud Sheepbreeders Association (QMSSA).

Chantahl was nominated by the QMSSA to attend and was initially selected by Government House as an Official Guest. From here she had to write a profile about herself in order to progress to be a Special Guest. The profiles of 200 nominees were scrutinised by the Queensland Premier’s Office until only 20 people remained. Chantahl was one of the selected persons to be a Special Guest at the event. This position enabled her to personally meet and converse with His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge. Chantahl said that “the Duke was very polite and genuinely interested in the state of affairs for farmers of rural Queensland and more specifically the current conditions of

the sheep and wool industry”. She was able to meet some other famous guests in attendance but they were not fortunate enough to personally meet either the Duke or the Duchess.

After the State Reception the Duke and Duchess left the Convention Centre and took a walk through the South Bank Gardens where they were greeted by thousands of adoring fans before being whisked away for their flight back to Sydney.

Chantahl Stedman

Left: Premier Campbell Newman and Governor of Qld Ms Penelope Wemsley AC presenting The Duke of Cambridge and The Duchess of Cambridge.

Top Right: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge accompanied by Her Excellency Penelope Wemsley and Premier Campbell Newman as they meet general guests at the State Reception.

Bottom Right: Special Guests Chantahl Stedman, representing Qld Merino Stud Sheepbreeders Association, and Sean Scanlon, representing Rosie’s (Friends on the Street), awaiting the arrival of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the State Reception.

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That's Life - Raising Awareness for Mental Health in Our Rural CommunitiesOn Friday 30 May, the Tara and district community attended a free Mental Health Awareness event organised by Tara Men's Group with the support of Western Downs Regional Council. A similar event was also held in Chinchilla and Miles.

Local community groups steer-headed a campaign to raise awareness and encourage open discussion about Mental Health in our communities, a common, yet most often silent battle in our rural communities. Guest speaker and well known ABC sports broadcaster Craig Hamilton shared his personal battles with depression and bipolar 1 disorder at the event and he proved to be a remarkably inspiring speaker.

The event was supported by many local groups with our local health services on hand to provide mini health checks for all attending the event and Apex kindly providing the bar. A raffle of

prizes was drawn with lots of lucky winners and all donations at the event were given to BeyondBlue.

The event was also supported by Murphy Pipe

and Civil, QGC and Origin.

Chantahl Stedman

Community

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Hannaford Club Receives Funding for New FridgeThe Ergon Energy Community Fund has granted the Hannaford Club funds to purchase a new energy efficient refrigerator. With the addition of this fridge, the Hannaford Club is now able to decommission the highly energy inefficient cold room. This is a valuable addition to club assets, not only in terms of energy and financial savings but will also be a vital utility for the daily running of the club and future fundraising activities. It was well appreciated over the weekend for the canteen of annual Open Gymkhana & Family Fun Day. The Club executive and members would like to extend our thanks to Ergon Energy.

Sarah Gleeson (Secretary)

July 2014– 9

From a Clearing in the Scrub to Fabulous in Only Half A CentauryIn 1964 a place for a tennis court was cleared in the Brigalow scrub in what would become Moonie. Cricket grounds soon followed and the Moonie Sports Club began. Through the hard work of the farming community, and also some of the Moonie Oilfields staff, they made their own fun where nothing else was available. The modern air conditioned building and large commercial standard kitchen, capable of feeding 500 people on a big day, is now the social and sporting hub of the district, hosting everything from school concerts, sewing workshops, meetings, and mobile kindy to christenings, wedding receptions and it even coped well with a funeral attended by 900 people. (Not to mention the famous Moonie Yabbie Races at the end of November.)

At the recent 50th celebration, an afternoon of games and sport was organised and run by the essential part of this club – it’s wonderful volunteers. If it needs to be done, a member of the club steps up to do it. The afternoon’s sports on offer to try included lawn bowls, golf, cricket, tennis and the Moonie Gun Club (a sub group of the sports club) even taught game locals to shoot clay ‘pigeons’. Several women found out they have a good aim, so watch out husbands!

A giant slide was provided and well used by many people, children and adults alike. What a great fitness idea… run up 50 stairs, slide then do it again. I’m sure most children slept very soundly that night. Santos sponsored the slide and also the amazing fireworks display in the evening. Wow, just wow. The night sky was ablaze with colour and light and everyone had a smile on their lips. Thanks to Santos for their sponsorship of this event.

The evening also saw some special events inside the clubhouse, including a delicious baked dinner

and home-made sticky date pudding for dessert, then the band “Golden Child” from Brisbane played up a storm. Before dinner, an honour board emblazoned with the names of all fifty years of Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurers, as well as the life members of the sports club was unveiled by the first executive (from 1964) of Tim Brown, Ron Boland and Marlene Green (widow of Harry Green, the original Treasurer). Marlene then told a few interesting stories about the beginnings of the club. Two new life members were announced, Greg and Trish Baker. Both have been integral in the running of the club for decades. The life memberships were presented by the longest serving executive member Andrew Billsborough. Andy has served as President and Secretary for a total of 17 years! Moonie is truly blessed with many people who get things done. Long may it continue.

Lynelle Urquhart

1. Moonie girls enjoying the fireworks2. Watching the gun shoot were Eddie Nolan (Kurrawa

Downs), John Duffield (Timaru), Tim Brown (Glenalan) & Greg Baker (Tennessee)

3. Mike & Mim Hirst (“Killawarra” – Mim on far right) caught up with Don, Deborah and Isabel Taylor (“Parkhurst”)

4. Gayleen Lindsay (Moonie), Claire Baker (“Amarco”) & Evie Brown (“Glenalan”)

5. The beautifully decorated clubhouse

Photography courtesy of Lynelle Urquhart

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Tara Futures GroupThe next AGM of the Tara Futures Group will be held on the 17th July 2014. The usual meeting date would have been the 10th July, but due to circumstances the date has been changed.

All residents of Tara District who feel that the group needs to continue are urged to attend, as a new committee needs to be elected, with the

present committee members stepping aside.

If a new committee cannot be elected, a general discussion will be held on the future of the group and importantly, the future of the Tara Festival of Culture and Camel Races.

Richard Thornbury, President

Community

The Future’s Looking Bright for Senior Students at Tara Shire State College

In recent weeks three students have successfully completed either a School Based Traineeship or a Certificate III Course. Both School Based Traineeships and Certificate Courses require students to complete theory modules and undertake work placements (generally one day a week) all while completing their senior studies. This requires a significant commitment by the students and their families.

School based traineeships are a great option for senior students, enabling them to study

for a future career and get on the job training whilst still at school. School Based Traineeship/Apprenticeships are great for employers too, enabling them to train staff to their requirements which helps to build their businesses. School Based Traineeships and Apprenticeships are securing the future with skills built on a solid foundation. The future is looking bright for students in rural Australia. If you would like more information please phone the College on 4678 7333.

We would like to congratulate these students on their outstanding achievements. The College would also sincerely thank the employers who have contributed to the training of these students. Well done to all involved.

We encourage the wider community to support these local businesses that are supporting our local youth.

Joanne BeilHead of Senior Schooling

Brandon HaywardCert III in BusinessWork Placement: Tara NewsagencyTraining Provider: Workskills

Amelia WindsorCert III in Aged CareWork Experience: Tarcoola Retirement Village (WDRC)Training Provider: SQIT

Adrian CullenCert III in AgricultureWork Placement: M.W & J.D Moran “Claydon”Training Provider: RITE

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July 2014– 11

Community

Annual Anglican Ladies Guild Luncheon a SuccessOm Wednesday 25th June, the annual Anglican Ladies Guild luncheon was held at “Limebush Park”.

The morning was very chilly, but the sun was shining with promise of a lovely day. All the fetching and transporting of equipment had been done the day before and the venue was looking great and organisers and helpers were buzzing about completing their tasks setting up the various stalls, on offer “ bring and buy ” where home baked goodies and fresh garden products were scooped up, an extension of this was a baby white elephant stall where some special treasures were on offer. A multi-draw raffle was very popular and many lovely prizes went to happy winners, also a raffle for a $50 voucher. 1st prize was won by Rene and a knee rug won by June; both winners were excited about their luck. Winter Garden Supplies came from Dalby with a trove of plants for perusal and sale along with any requested advise and helpful suggestions.

Guest Speakers were Brian Sams Garden Guru, and Chantahl Stedman with Chanzar Organics.

Brian spoke on propagation and provided samples of the new little thingies which are

available commercially and showed how well some he “prepared earlier” had so many healthy roots in a short time, then nonchalantly pulling them apart in order to prove his point. He then talked about striking products and which were most appropriate, Brian’s easy manner had the crowd hanging on every word as he continued about potting mix and fertilizers then answered questions of all manner from the crowd. Those I spoke to say they found the talk very interesting and the question time very informative.

Chantahl had a display of organic products and gave a very interesting talk about the benefit of using non-chemical products and the harm that chemicals will cause with a link to such illnesses as depression and Alzheimer’s. The information she provided was thought provoking.

The weather was very kind and the day was a winner, the lunch was great the venue was perfect thanks to Langes, the company was great a happy day was had by all.

Many thanks to all who attended and to all the helpers.

Irma for Anglican Ladies Guild

July 2014– 13

Photography - Kate Haig, Sharon Baker, Janice Donald & Sharon Hazel

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Jimbour HouseCapture the elegance and charm of yesteryear by arranging for your Wedding Ceremony and Reception to be held in the grounds of historic Jimbour House situated on Jimbour Station, 20 minutes north of Dalby.

The immaculate gardens and the majestic Jimbour House provide a wonderful photographic backdrop to your wedding, providing memories that will last a lifetime.

Jimbour offers you the opportunity to be married in the Russell Family Private Courtyard, the recently constructed Summer House, the extensive gardens of Jimbour House itself or the refurbished non-denominational Chapel, all venues providing a unique experience full of atmosphere and grandeur.

Your family and friends are then able to party on in your choice of reception area. Options include our extremely popular aircraft hangar, outdoors in the gardens or in a marquee customised to your particular requirements.

Jimbour offers a comprehensive range of Hire Equipment at very competitive rates. If something you require is not on our list, we will make every attempt to source it for you. As all items on our Hire List are on site, there is no added freight component which can be quite a saving.

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Please direct your initial enquiries to gay.wilson@russellpastoral.com.au or ring 07 5462 4700.

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Ten Tips to Nourish Your SkinOften our diet and digestive health can be expressed through the health of our skin. If our skin is looking a little under the weather then it’s likely that our body systems aren’t doing so well either. It is important to take note of what we eat if we want to maintain, clear, nourished and youthful looking skin. Below are ten tips for improving our diet and thus the health of our skin as recommended by Naturopath Megan Douglas.

1. Fibre: Even healthy eating will benefit us little if our digestive tract is not working efficiently. This is because undigested food can seep from the small intestine into the bloodstream, and the immune system reacts.

2. Omega 3: Omega 3 fats such as fish and flax oils decrease inflammation and create healthy skin cell membranes. They are also great antioxidants, whilst a recent international study found that people who ate diets high in fish and seafood had less skin wrinkling.

3. H2O: Water helps to hydrate and plump up the skin, and flush toxins from the body. We should aim to drink around 1-2 litres of water a day, depending on our body weight, exercise levels and the prevailing climate.

4. Antioxidants: Try to eat a diet rich in antioxidant foods, think brightly coloured fruits and vegetables. Bright orange fruits

and vegetables assist in making healthy cells. Deeply coloured berries such as blueberries and cherries are loaded with antioxidants which will help your body fight off blemishes.

5. No Sugar: In the case of our skin, the high blood sugar we get from eating sweets and refined flour attaches itself to collagen in our skin cells. This sugar distorts the skin, eventually showing up as wrinkles and also increasing inflammation.

6. Proteins: It is important that we include adequate amounts of protein in our diet as it contains the building blocks to create healthy skin and even repair problem areas.

7. Vitamin C: Vitamin C is not only a necessary part of our diet, but critical for collagen production in the skin.

8. Probiotics: Probiotics contain bacteria that not only help our skin look healthy, but also help us maintain a “healthy gut”. This is vital, because the majority of our immune system is located in our digestive system. As an aside, eczema sufferers can benefit greatly from a daily probiotic intake.

9. Garlic: Garlic is a natural remedy for wrinkles, as it contains sulphur, which helps our body produce collagen.

10. Beans: Beans help our bodies produce a vital anti-aging substance called hyaluronic

acid. Hyaluronic acid is what makes cartilage resilient, and keeps our skin resilient as well. It hydrates our skin, increases its elasticity and strength and improves our skin’s overall appearance.

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Contact Lenses to Treat Dry Eyes

While not appropriate for all patients with ocular surface dryness, some patients will benefit from the wearing of contact lens to improve dry eye symptoms. This treatment option is particularly useful for patients who complain of constant dry gritty eyes particularly after blinking and eye rubbing. The contact lens creates a barrier between the cornea (clear window on the front of the eye) and the top eyelid. This treatment option is works in a similar way to a Band-Aid applied over a skin abrasion. When combined with eye drops, the ocular surface will often heal much faster than if left exposed.

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Health & Beauty

Tara Health Services DirectorySERVICE FREQUENCY REFERRAL SERVICE PROVIDER

OUTPATIENT CLINICPhone 4678 7900 to make an appointment3 days in advance

Monday / Wednesday / Friday8.00 am – 9.00 amExcept Public holidays

No Tara Health Service

CHILD HEALTHPhone 4678 7900 for enquiries.

Currently the Child Health service is not available and is expected to resume with one day per fortnight in the near future. Commencement date not available at present.

No Tara Health ServicePrimary Health Care Centre

COMMUNITY HEALTH Phone 4678 7904

WeeklyThursday / Friday No

Tara Health ServiceKathy HigginsPrimary Health Care Centre

MENTAL HEALTH (Adult)Phone 46690501 for an appointment or 46690501 / 46787900 to cancel

Weekly Monday Yes

District Health ServiceMental Health TeamPrimary Health Care Centre

MENTAL HEALTH (Child & Youth)Phone 4669 0501 for an appointment or 4669 0501 / 4678 7900 to cancel

Weekly Tuesday Yes

District Health ServiceMental Health Team Primary Health Care Centre

WOMEN’S HEALTH Ph 4678 7900 for an appointment or to cancel

Every 6 weeksMonday No

District Health ServiceBarbara MilnePrimary Health Care Centre

ALCOHOL & DRUGS COUNSELLINGPh 4669 0555 for an appointment or to cancel Fortnightly No District Health Service

Primary Health Care Centre

PHYSIOTHERAPYPresent referral to Tara Health ServiceTo cancel appointment 4669 0538 / 4678 7900

WeeklyWednesday and alternateMonday / Thursday

YesGP or Health Professional

Tara Health ServicePrimary Health Care Centre

SOCIAL WORKPresent referral to Tara Health ServiceTo cancel appointment 4669 0772 / 4678 7900

WeeklyWednesday

YesSelf or Health Professional

Tara Health ServicePrimary Health Care Centre

DIETETICSPresent referral to Tara Health ServiceTo cancel appointment 4669 0563 / 4678 7900

FortnightlyMonday

YesGP or Health Professional

District Allied Health ServicePrimary Health Care Centre

SPEECH PATHOLOGYPresent referral to Tara Health ServiceTo cancel appointment 4669 0548 / 4678 7900

WeeklyMonday

YesGP or Health Professional

District Allied Health ServicePrimary Health Care Centre

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYPresent referral to Tara Health ServiceTo cancel appointment 4669 0546 / 4678 7900

WeeklyTuesday and fortnightly Wednesday

YesGP or Health Professional

District Allied Health ServicePrimary Health Care Centre

ANTENATAL CLINICPhone 4669 0525 Dalby Maternity for an appointment or 4669 0525 / 4678 7900 to cancel an appointment

FortnightlyWednesday No Dalby Health Service

Tara Health Service

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This Platelet Rich Plasma treatment has been used to treat elite athlete’s injuries for some time, but has only recently been recognised as an anti-ageing treatment, and is now in high demand at cosmetic clinics around the world.

So what is a Vampire Facial? In the quest against ageing, some people are turning to the same substance vampires use to stay forever young: blood. Don’t fret, they are not drinking it, but have their own blood harnessed and the plasma reintroduced into the desired areas of their face, neck or hands to revitalise their skin. It is a great treatment for maintaining that fresh look as your skin cells are re-energised, collagen production is boosted and the overall tone and texture of the skin is greatly improved.

This medical grade facial treatment is more penetrating than a regular facial, but the recovery time is quick - clients can notice results in a couple of days. However, as this procedure causes a bit of light bleeding and swelling, the social downtime is approximately forty eight

hours, so you’ll want to wait a while before showing off your new and improved skin.

The good news is that it is safe and there is no risk of an allergic reaction as one's own cells are used in the skin treatment. Our clinic nurse draws a vial of the patient’s blood which is then spun to separate the Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) from the red blood cells. The PRP is then applied topically to the skin during a Dermastamp treatment – a process in which the skin is perforated with near microscopic holes to allow the transdermal delivery of the PRP. The growth factors in the platelets work like “magic” to encourage increased collagen production and new blood flow to the area treated, resulting in younger appearing skin. Results last six months to a year.

The treatment rejuvenates the skin and enhances tissue regeneration, evening out the overall complexion. For years this liquid gold in the blood has been used to accelerate the recovery of injured muscles and is fast becoming a popular cosmetic treatment, plumping up the

skin and reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

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Health & Beauty

Uses For Nasal & Sinus Irrigation ProductsHAYFEVER AND ALLERGIESThere are two ways in which washing the nasal tissues can help to improve the symptoms of hayfever and allergy.

(a) Rinsing the nose helps to remove pollen and other irritants. It also helps to dilute the chemicals of inflammation produced by the tissues of the nose. Both of these actions assist in reducing the overall symptoms.

(b) Cleaning the nose of excess mucus and debris also helps to prepare the nasal tissues to receive medicated nasal sprays like steroid sprays (eg. Beconase, Nasonex, Rhinocort). These sprays are applied onto clean nasal tissue and this has been shown to improve their effectiveness in relieving symptoms.

COLDS, FLU AND SINUSITISThese conditions are invariably associated with a blocked nose. The blockage of congestion is caused by tissue swelling in the nasal cavity as a result of a virus invading the tissues and setting up inflammation.

Nasal congestion can be relieved by simply washing away the excess mucus that the body produces as part of the inflammatory process. The cleansing also helps to remove the chemicals of inflammation produced by the nose.

You may experience sinusitis if the degree of inflammation is severe enough to cause obstruction to the normal flow of mucus. In this event you should wash the nose and sinuses with FLO Sinus Care.

ASTHMAIt has now been shown that when there are symptoms in the upper airways, that both airways must be treated in order to provide the best overall result. Treating just the lower airway will not deliver the best outcome or control of the medical condition.

Upper Airway Symptoms• Blocked nose• Runny nose• Sneezing• Sinusitis – pain or pressure over the eyes, underneath the eyes• Poor sense of smell

HOW TO TREAT THE UPPER AIRWAYSCleaning the nose and sinuses by washing with solutions which are free of preservatives and chemical buffers and are formulated to closely resemble

the body’s own fluids is the preferred method of upper airway management.

These solutions help to wash away pollens and other nasal irritants and also to dilute the chemicals that the body produces when inflammation occurs in the nose.

Cleaning the nose and sinuses not only helps to reduce the local inflammation, but also assists in reducing the stimulation of inflammatory cells in the bone marrow,

To purchase your preservative free nasal and nasal irrigation products call into Dalby & District Friendly Society Dispensary and one of the friendly staff will be there to assist you.

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July 2014– 29

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To date, the Enforcer rough terrain forklift has been a massive success in Australia with over 1000 Enforcers forklifts sold. The rough terrain has been developed specifically for the Australian market and to Australian standards.

According to Adrian Martin, Operations Director at ForkForce, “We had to double our original order and the factory has been working overtime to keep up delivery because there has been such a high demand ever since we introduced them to the market mid-2013”.

The launch of this range has been an Australia wide success with particular interest for the rough terrain forklift from ForkForce’s Toowoomba branch.

The range currently includes 2.5 and 3.5 tonne lift capacity with lift heights from 3.3m to 6m in both 2 and 3 stage masts.

ForkForce attributes the success of these units to being the most competitively priced rough terrain forklift in the market with great features like its compact design, high ground clearance, integral side shift, traction tyres and high quality Yanmar engines.

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30 – July 2014

Winning Designs for Dalby’s Answer to ‘House Rules’

Dalby’s impressive architectural style has once again been put on the map thanks to local designers, Martin Building Design, who recently picked up two awards for excellence at the Building Designers Association Queensland regional awards.

Martin Building Design was recognised for their designs of a family home renovation in Dalby’s Myall Street and the new industrial Diesel Care building on Loudoun Road.

Managing Director Arthur Martin said it was an honour to work on the Myall Street residence, for former owners Matthew and Kirsty Ostwald, which was an iconic local home originally built in the 1920s.

“The home had been renovated around the early 1970s and had become very outdated; so the challenge was to retain and enhance the existing external charm while totally redesigning the interior to suit a modern family.”

The project team, led by designer Murray Pearce, worked closely with the owners and builders to ensure the design would achieve style and liveability that was practical and durable.

“Our design transformed the interior, created open-plan living, a formal entry, media room opening onto a large deck, office nook, chef’s kitchen complete with butlers pantry, master bedroom with large ensuite and walk-in robe, three further bedrooms, and a guest suite. We also designed an underground option for rain water storage and a new garage.”

Client Matthew Ostwald said working with Martin Building Design resulted in the creation of “a beautiful home that we just loved living in”.

“They were just so great to deal with, they incorporated ideas that we had in mind

and pulled it all together with the building requirements. We are so fortunate to have designers of such calibre right here in Dalby,” Mr Ostwald said.

Martin Building Design’s expertise in commercial and industrial design was also highlighted with an award for the design of a purpose-built industrial workshop, showroom, administration office, client waiting area and conference room for Diesel Care.

“It was important that it didn’t look like a typical ‘ tin shed’. We used unusual angles, feature panels, awnings, and glass to give the building a modern appearance while still meeting the client’s budget,” Mr Martin said.

Diesel Care Director Gavin Bradford said when his team had out-grown their existing premises, they chose Martin Building Design to turn their wish list into reality.

“The guys had really good handle on what we needed. We ended up with an impressive

new building that reflects quality of the Diesel care name, has room for future growth, and workshops that were just what we were looking for; and they did most of the dealings with Council which took a lot of pressure off us. We’ve had positive feedback from customers from all around the country and we couldn’t be happier,” Mr Bradford said.

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Redesigned to modern kitchen and open plan living

Kitchen before

External before

Award winning designer Murray Pearce with Diesel Care Director Gavin Bradford

Winning design created clever use of space and enhanced external charm

Business

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Happy New Year You might not be cracking out the party poppers and sparkling wine as 1 July rolls around, but a new financial year is a great time to celebrate the successes of the previous 12 months, and plan ahead.

Not everyone loves tax time quite as much as the accountants at BMO Business Centre, but here’s a few tips from BMO Partner Michelle McVeigh on starting the new financial year on the right foot.

Budget – We know it’s tough, especially when you’re working with variables like weather, but all successful businesses prepare budgets and cash flow projections. These might change monthly or evenly weekly – especially in the farming game – but having a starting point is so much better than flying blind.

Look after your employees – Employers will need to increase the super guarantee payments for your employees to 9.5% from 1 July. Also be

aware the minimum award wage increases from 1 July – so be sure to check the awards and make sure you’re paying the correct rates.

Think about succession – Whether your next generation is still in nappies or your children are reaching adulthood, the beginning of a new financial year is a great time to start talking about how you plan to pass on to the next generation and/or start thinking about your goals for retirement. A good succession plan can take years. As they say the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. But the second best time is today.

Be safe – All businesses, including farmers, are required by law to have safety systems and procedures in place. If you’re not sure what you should be doing to get your workplace health and safety up to date, get some advice.

Get your records right – Start the financial year off the right way with your bookkeeping methods. If you find entering all your data into a bookkeeping program or you’re still using a ‘shoebox’ method, talk to your accountant about using a streamlined method like BankLink.

Have a look at your current insurances – If your

family stopped receiving your income because of injury, illness or death, would they still be able to make your mortgage payments, pay the electricity and phone, what about groceries or school fees? The last thing you want to do is lose your home or business you’ve worked hard for because you didn’t have the right insurances in place.

Get into the habit of communicating - It worries me when I hear people talk about their tax bill as though it’s come as a great shock. Get into the habit of communicating with your accountant all year round. By the time you get to May you should have a very clear understanding of your tax position and should be working with your accountant to put in place any strategies needed to minimise tax before the end of the financial year.

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Michelle McVeigh is a partner at BMO Accountants. BMO is a multifaceted business advisory firm delivering solutions for accounting and taxation, business growth, wealth creation, loans and leasing. Information in this article is general in nature and readers are advised to seek advice specific to their circumstances.

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Business

Activate your 2014 Tax Refund!It’s that time of year again when everyone asks how much will I get in my tax refund, but more importantly, what will I spend it on? It is often the case, that many people have their refund spent before they actually lodge their tax return. So, to eliminate disappointment, it is important to get the maximum tax refund you are entitled to.

Do you prepare and lodge your tax return yourself? This is a great way to save a few dollars on an accountant, but are you maximising your refund? The issue is that the Tax Pack can be full of jargon that is hard to decipher. You, the taxpayer, often miss extra deductions simply because the terminology used is not in plain English. Often, by engaging the services of a tax agent, you can return in excess of the cost of the accountant.

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2014 Tara Open Tennis Tournament ResultsThe Annual Tara Open Tennis Tournament was held at the Tara Courts on Saturday 21 June with a good roll up of competitors. Players from Chinchilla, Condamine, Dalby, Jandowae and Tara competed in the Open and consolation events.

The men’s singles saw Glen Gray take our the O’Connell Cup again for the 16th time. Glen first won the tournament in 1979 and continues to stay fit and play some great tennis. He won the men’s and mixed doubles events as well.

The Val Coggan Cup for the ladies singles was won by Mary-Ellen Tucker from Jandowae, who defeated Katie Deane 7-5 in the final. In the ladies events, three generations of one family competed in the tournament. Katie Deane was runner-up in the singles and won the ladies doubles with her grandmother Fay Eley; Katie’s mother, Dana also played in the tournament.

Results:Men’s Singles Semi-Final: Glen Gray d Michael Morton 6-2. Brendan Hatherell d Steve Farrell, 6-4. Final: Glen Gray d Brendan Hatherell 6-0. Consolation: Reece Wood d Iain Wallace 6-0.

Ladies’ Singles Semi-Final: Mary-Ellen Tucker d Rita Paerau 6-0. Katie Deane d Erin Seymour 6-1. Final: Mary-Ellen Tucker d Katie Deane 7-5. Consolation: Rita Paerau d Erin Seymour.

Men’s Doubles Semi-Final: Glen Gray & Don Bell d Michael Morton & Iain Wallace 6-0. Brendan Hatherell & Micahel d Steve Farrell & Andrew Death 6-2. Final: Glen & Don d Brendan & Michael 6-4. Consolation: Reece Wood & Mitch Tucker.

Ladies’ Doubles: (Round Robin Event). Katie Deane & Fay Eley 24pts. Runner-up: Mary-Ellen Tucker & Judy Boyce 21pts.

Mixed Doubles Semi-Final: Glen Gray & Linda Strinohrt d Steve Farrell & Katie Deane 6-0. Don Bell & Rita Paerau f Brendan Hatherell & Fay Eley 6-3. Final: Glen Gray & Linda Steinohrt d Don Bell & Rita Paerau 6-1. Consolation: Mason Paerau & Reece Wood d Andrew & Leonie Death.

Fay Eley

1. Mens & Ladies Singles winners: Glen Gray & Mary-Ellen Tucker.

2. Mens Consolation Singles: Reece Wood. (Chinchilla)3. Ladies Consolation Singles: Rita Paerau (Chinchilla)4. Runner Up Ladies Doubles Mary-Ellen Tucker

(Jandowae) & Judith Boyce (Chinchilla)5. Ladies Doubles (Round Robin) Fay Eley & Katie

Deane (Both Tara)6. Mens Consolation Doubles. Reece Wood (Chinchilla)

& Mitch Tucker (Jandowae)7. Mixed Doubles: Glen Gray (Condamine) & Linda

Steinohrt (Tara) {won last 3 years}

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Sport

Meandarra Bowls Club NewsClub members have been busy travelling to all the local clubs in the area to meet club obligations. On 22 June we saw a group of ‘youngen’ who took over the greens and claimed to have enjoyed themselves. What an impressive roll out and to see so many players on the greens. The Club hopes to see more of the locals especially the ‘young-ones’ having a try. Looking forward to the next one? Thanks for coming everyone. Once again we are happy to welcome the grey-nomads from all over Australia, many of whom are faithful patrons who visit us every year.

Sunday social bowls commences at 1.30pm. New players are encouraged to take advantage of this wonderful weather to have a try on the wonderful greens, so come and have a roll and a cuppa on us.

The Club is open every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays from 5pm onwards and Club rule applies to all. Fridays are barbecue nights prepared by our lovely volunteers, please feel free to drop in for a bite and to socialize as well as to catch-up on the latest. The Club greatly appreciates your patronage. Until the next update, keep warm!

Chris Woo

Tara Bowls ResultsPlenty of action in recent weeks at the Tara Bowls Club with the usual rush to complete championships in full swing.

The "B" Grade Singles has been decided with Peter Matthews claiming a 25 - 14 victory over one of the Club's newer members in Cliffy Brauer. Peter was never really troubled in the match, racing out to a 22 - 8 lead before Cliffy managed to add a bit of respectability to the margin. The damage had been done however and Peter claimed his second championship of the season to take the title on the 23rd end. Cliffy qualified for the final after comprehensive 26 - 14 win over Chris Baldwyn in the semi-final. This was great match with the scores 14 - 12 Cliffy's way after 17 ends, Cliff then showed that he is going to make a good bowler to hold his nerve and claim 12 of the next 14 shots to win the match.

The Triples Championship has also been decided after Jim Smith, Craig Ensbey and Cliffy Brauer, who subbed for Denis Sommerfeld, defeated John Smith, Matthew Prain and Peter Matthews 25 - 22 in what was a fitting final. Jim and co. raced out of the blocks to lead 17 - 4 after 13 ends. From here John's team began to slowly claw back the margin to reduce it to only 4 with three ends to play. With John needing multiple shots, and Jim looking to defend, the last 3 ends were a tense stand-off with Jim, Craig and Cliffy prevailing to take the title. Good

luck this weekend in Taroom lads.

One pairing has qualified for the final of the "A" Grade Pairs championship after Laurie Boardman and Tom Duffy accounted for Matthew Prain and Darren Stark in bitterly cold conditions last Sunday afternoon. Laurie and Tom raced out of the blocks to lead 13 - nil after only four ends. Matthew and Darren then started to get into the match, claiming 12 of the next 14 shots scored to be only 4 behind at 16 - 12 after 14 ends. The next four ends saw each team score counteract each other, but a 2 on the 19th end to Laurie and Tom gave them the breathing space require to march into the decider and face the winner of John Smith playing with Max Merry or Jim Smith teamed with Denis Sommerfeld.

In "B" Grade Pairs action Cliff Brauer and Jack McDonald have qualified for the final in their first season after they had a 27 - 17 win over Eddie Jones and Darren Stark, also relatively inexperienced bowlers. Cliff and Jack had good start, scoring 11 straight shots before Eddie and Darren got on the board, but consecutive three's on the 9th and 10th ends saw them open up a 17 - 3 lead. Eddie and Darren then scored 7 straight shots to add some respectability, but the damage had been done and Jack and Cliff claimed victory.

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On the Land

A Fit Rumen Helps Weak PasturePasture putting up stem often lacks the major nutrients cattle and sheep need to sustain high performance. Nutritional supplementation is used to balance animal’s diets and to support property profit margins. A nutritional boot-camp to boost rumen fitness is the key to success.

There is a direct link between dry matter intake (DMI) and liveweight gain (LWG). DMI is affected by pasture digestibility and quantity and stocking rate. If we aim to maximise an animal’s DMI, we are likely to maximise LWG. On old, dry pasture, if the best we can do is slow liveweight loss, then our animals are in front.

This graph shows how liveweight follows intake. There is a lag in weight change because the rumen buffers small changes in pasture quality. If intake drops, animals eventually start to lose weight.

Supplementing animals all year round maximises DMI and therefore restricts weight loss or optimises liveweight gain.

Provide vitamins and minerals before pasture grows stem and then include protein as stem starts to grow and produce a flowering head.

This strategy ensures supplement intake is low and is controlled.

The table below shows how animals gain weight on fresh pasture and lose weight on mature pasture. The steer is a 400 kg British breed, (so quite young) and the wether is a 40 kg merino, so physically is more mature.

Protein supplementation as NPN will prevent extreme liveweight loss when pasture quantity is not limiting intake. Starting protein supplementation early is important to limit liveweight loss and to maintain production figures that are linked to fertility, milk production, carcass value and immunity.

Colin Brosnan Source: Lambourne et al (1983), Animal Nutrition.

Typical Pasture Analysis Animal’s Daily Nutrient Intake

Nutrient Units Fresh Mature Fresh Mature Units

Digestibility % DM 65 35 Steer Wether Steer Wether

Energy MJ ME/kg DM 10 5 110 11 31.4 3.14 MJ ME

Crude Protein % DM 25 6 2.75 0.28 0.38 0.04 kg

NDF % DM 40 70 4.4 0.44 4.4 0.44 kg

Potential intake % LWT* 2.75 1.57 11.0 1.10 6.8 0.68 kg DM

Potential LW change kg/d 890 57 -450 -160 kg/d

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ANDY & KYLIE’S AGRO ROUNDUPAs we head into the cooler months, I wanted to share with you some tips and watchouts for mixing pesticides in cold water.

Cold water can cause unwanted issues when tank mixing commonly used pesticides, with the most common problems including:

Poor dispersion and product drop out (particularly when using dry flowable formulations)

Formation of emulsion issues when adding oils to the spray tank (reverse emulsion)

The following tips will help reduce the risk of cold water issues:

• Avoid leaving water in a spray tank or nurse tank over night

• Ensure all dry flowable are added to the tank first and dispersed completely before adding more products to the tank – adding products such as oils to the mix prior to dry flowable being completely dispersed can cause the granule to absorb the oil, forming a thick sludge

• Take caution with Striker (oxyflurofen), especially when mixing with glyphosate in a cold water scenario

• Ensure mixing order is correct – following the correct process is critical to avoiding tank mixing problems and will assist with cold water effects. tank mixing guide (above right) gives a good step-by-step on mixing pesticides

• Ensure water quality is managed correctly - water quality has considerable influence when tank mixing herbicides. Nufarm offers complimentary water testing service – give me a call for more information on this

• Cold water issues most commonly arise in winter but can also be created when using granular ammonium sulphate (AMS) in spray tanks due to an endothermic reaction chilling the water

For further information on cold water management please feel free to give us a call. Andy or Kylie from Tara Rural Supplies, (07)46653366.

Yes that’s right Kylie is back from Maternity leave,

she will be out and about on Tuesday’s and Thursday. She still has the same phone and can be contacted on 0429 032 218.

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Alcoholic Anonymous open 10am - 10pm 3255 9162

Bunya Mts & District AmCom Inc. Promoting Radio Comm & Electronics Neil or Ricky N: 0488 687 649 / R: 0429 726 833

C&K Meandarra Community Kindergarten Terese Brockhurst 4665 6197

C&K Glenmorgan Community Kindergarten Terese Brockhurst 4665 6890

C&K Tara Community Preschooling Centre Sue Page 4665 3376

Country Chatters Toastmasters  Ann Smith 4669 2156 or 0439 681 196

Hannaford Rose & Geranium Club Marion Simmonds 4665 3168

Lifeline Clothing Store Susan Madden 4665 3858

Lifeline Darling Downs & South West Qld Financial Counselling Services Julie Lane 1300 991 443

Meals On Wheels at the Neighbourhood Centre Ros Wade 46653508

Meandarra Home Nursing Service Donna Phipps 4665 6336

Meandarra Police John Evans 4665 6100

ChurchesSaint Mary's Catholic Church

Assembly of God ChurchTara Community Church

St Martin’s Anglican Church

Father JackGraham MullerJohn ArnellIrma Porter / Barbara Langes

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Scout Association Bec Chalker 4665 3316

Community Centre Rosalind 4665 3508

Tara Shire State College 4678 7333

Tara and Surrounds Local Cricket Clubs  Junior Cricket

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Tara Lionesses Gail Dicks 4665 3719

Senior Citizens Inc Maree Foster 4669 4054

Sporting ClubsTara Dance Academy

Tara Ladies’ Bowls ClubTara Little Athletics

Tara Polocrosse Club & Tara CampdraftTara Race Club & Tara Social Squash

Tara Squash and Fitness CentreTara Swimming Club and Swimming Pool

Tara Tennis ClubThe Gums Sports Club

Touch Football ClubBowls Club

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Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (Dalby Branch) Jan Linsley 4662 4666 / 0419 404 303

State Emergency Service Contact Rod Parker 0427 516 719

Tara Crisis Support Group Gail Dicks 4665 3719

Tara District Police Jason Watts 4665 3200

Tara Folk Art Group Kathy Francis 4665 3561

Tara Long Day Care & Kindy 4665 3376

Tara Men’s Group Ken Williams 4668 2127

Tara Neighbourhood Centre Ros Wade 46653508

Tara Show Society Lyndel Neal 46653897

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64 GEORGE ST, JANDOWAE4 Bedroom House in Jandowae.

Renovated bathroom, kitchen with granite bench tops, huge living areas. House sale includes all

furniture (everything from the TV to beds etc.) Double carport. Lockable

shed 6 x 4m, covered patio area, landscaped gardens. Great buy for a family or an investment property. 64 George St, Jandowae. $200 000. Ph:

4632 4093.....................................

FOR SALEHouse with Income on 5 acres. 3

Bedroom, 2 toilets, air-con in main bedroom and living area. 9’ ceilings,

hardiplank exterior and shed. 2 government school bus run contracts and 2 buses. $320,000. Ph: Jerry 4663

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FOR SALERenovated bargain. CRN half acre roof,

stumps, plumbing. 4 years old. New cladding on exterior. All paint work done inside and out, hot water 12m old. 2 bed and sleep out, carpet 12m

old, wood heater, 2 x Five KW rev cycle a/c, rear east facing deck, five thou

gall tank and town water, est trees on western half can split block, 17 x 3m shed slab down. New driveway, rent

out now @ $200 week or move in, $770 rates half year. 25 min to Dalby, nice town Jandowae $165k ONO for inspection ph. 0438 191 679 owner.

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FOR SALE - JANDOWAE HOUSEApprox 12 years old, 4 bedrooms, good scooter ramp to verandah

- 2 bay lockable car shed with workshop, laundry and toilet

attached. Price - $227,000.00. Ph: 4668 5781.

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RENT/BUYHouse on 54ac Rent/Buy-Ballogie

Qld2bdrm Cottage 5yrs old. Solar power

& hws. Rev cyc a/cond. Tank water only. All fenced. Shed. Some furn. 35Klms from Kingaroy. $200pwk

$5,000 deposit. Conditions apply. Price $255,000. Visit – buyaproperty.com.au ID 2415 or email: doug.w@

harboursat.com.au

FOR SALEBIKE WIND TRAINER: Fork mount, adjustable height & length $125. Ph: Sladey 0429 621398 Dalby

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FOR SALEAluminium boat 3.7m Stessco

on Bunbier trailer with Minnkota electric motor. Good condition.

$1790. Located Miles. Phone Col on 4627 1498 or 0429 949 522.

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FOR SALEHOLDEN W.B. CAPRICE Walk off front,

no bumper bar. $1650. Ph: 0429 621398 Dalby

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FOR SALECamper trailer, double bed, light truck tyres, 2 burner gas stove,

with gas cylinder. Registered. Good condition. $3000, Chinchilla 4669

1415.......................................

FOR SALECoromal lowline poptop caravan

14ft, 2 single beds, full gas stove, 3 way fridge. Microwave, full annex.

Reg., good condition. $10000. Chinchilla. Ph: 4669 1415

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FOR SALEKawasaki KZ 250f trail bike. 2012

model. New plastics and graphics. Spare set of plastics. Goes great, excellent condition $5500 ono.

Phone 0746685110......................................

FOR SALEBridgestone Dueller h/t 205r160c x 4 wheels and tyres plus spare tyre from 2013 Toyota Hilux. Less than

10,000 kms excellent condition. $700 Ono phone 07 4668 5110

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FOR SALEStacer Aluminium boat 3.1m Sea

Sprite in new condition. Used twice. $1290. Located Miles. Phone Col on

4627 1498 or 0429 949 522.......................................

FOR SALEBoating and fishing gear, including

Minnkota electric motor $250. Phone Col on 4627 1498 or 0429 949 522.

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FOR SALE2006 Kia Rio, 93,000 km, 5speed manual, 5 door hatch, unleaded, polar silver, excellent condition

only one owner, roadworthy cert, registered until August. $6,490.00

ono. Ph. 0459843720......................................

FOR SALENew, never been used Sunraysia

steel rim suitable for a late model Mitsubishi Pajero. Rim is fitted

with a used 265/65/17 tyre. $80.00. Chinchilla. Enquiries 4669 1859

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FOR SALEAunger Universal Driving Light Bar (fits behind number plate).

Unopened. Still in original package. $25.00. Chinchilla. Enquiries 4669

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GARAGE SALE26th July 2014, 7am. 64 George St,

Jandowae. Furniture, household items, miscellaneous items.

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