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Members and guests at QCWA Allora Branch’s 95th Birthday - Back table: Margaret Ryan, Trish Thornberry, Kate Gordon, Joan Mutch, Kay
Graham (facing away), Carolyn Anderson, Elizabeth Crombie. Front table: Anne Sackley, Olive Shooter, Barbara Weir, Heather Whitton.

Allora QCWA 95th Birthday influence of Country Kitchens showed with sweet Bean
Allora CWA held a very short meeting for Brownies and savory Vegetable and Feta mini muffins and
October but it was busy with donations voted fresh fruit. The rooms were decorated with evidence of
for the Allora School and the Show Society as handcraft, floral art, international activities as well as fresh
usual. Further work on the building was flower arrangements. Olive Shooter and Trish Thornberry
approved and a committee formed to submit entertained and guests enjoyed themselves until lunch time.
grant applications for the renovation of the Now we have to think of CWA’s centenary in 5 years.
kitchen. This will improve the service we can offer the
community. Sharon Hannah and Alison Payne will attend the
State conference in Brisbane this week.
Big news was the decision that the branch would host Once
Upon a Song, a learning program devised by Ros Lakeman
and previously offered on the coast. This will start on November
6 and take children over 6 months and under 5 accompanied
by a parent, grandparent or other carer and will be followed by
morning tea. You can book with Ros on 0414 545 854. We are
very happy to offer this advantage to children in Allora for the
cost of a gold coin.
With business over we welcomed visitors from the community
as well as past members who braved the wild winds to enjoy
the birthday cake and the usual sandwiches and cakes. The

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Letters to the Editor…

Dear Editor,
Allora Rural Neighbourhood Watch Area Co-ordinator’s Report
- October 17th 2017 -
February 2018 will mark the 25th year of service to the
community by the Allora Rural Neighbourhood Watch Zone
Co-ordinators – a great achievement in anyone’s terms. Also,
the NHW kits, with metal signs included, are still available for Solution in classifieds section
the original cost of $5.
I encourage every household and property to purchase one. raising money which assists us with the cost of printing &
I commend Senior Constable Matthew Shield as well as all delivering the bi-monthly newsletter via the Allora Advertiser.
police officers who have manned the Allora Station this year for Our bi-monthly meetings are interesting, friendly & informative Laura Geitz with the NEP film crew outside Allora Regional Sports
their continued commitment to safety in our district and their & still well attended, even though we are all getting older. It’s Museum.
support of NHW. I would also like to thank Rhonda Matson, interesting to note that, as a direct result of information on the
MaryLou Gittens & Bernice Flesser for their continued newsletter, arrests for theft have been made. It works! and children using the park on the weekends. There are mums
assistance as treasurer, secretary & requisition officer Earlier this year, the Honour Board that commemorates all with bubs and/or dogs taking a break from their walkies.
respectively, & Kaye Mullins who audits our books. Co-ordinators & Police Officers in our NHW area, was unveiled. The real waste of money will now be the cost of cleaning up this
Condolences were sent to Bert Houtsma who recently lost his We are very grateful to Ken Petersen & Brett Bender who mess.
dear wife, Rikki. Both were staunch supporters of our NHW generously donated much of their costs of fabrication.
with Rikki as our treasurer for many years. Sadly missed. Unfortunately, none of our members could attend the National G.A., Herbert St Resident.
Some of our members worked at the Allora Community Auction, Police Remembrance Day Service in Warwick this year so I
sent a message on behalf of our group to be read at the Dear News Editor,
service. The current so-called “marriage equality” debate invites the
Allora Grain & Once again, I wish you all a happy and healthy year ahead and obvious question: why do we have marriage in the first place?
thank you for your continued friendship and support. While there are a number of valid answers to this, the words of
Milling (AGM) Kind regards, our Lord Jesus Christ deserve careful consideration. He
Wendy Ardrey, Area Co-ordinator (2016/2017) teaches that, in the eternal state, there will be no such thing as
premium feeds marriage. (Matthew 22:30). The reason is not hard to find: there
offer a unique nutritious Dear Editor, being no death in the eternal state, and it being fully populated, Laura Geitz alongside her display of sports memorablia within the Allora
there will be no need for human reproduction. Regional Sports Museum.
blend of quality Well it didn’t take long for an unplanned addition to the upgrade Of course, living in an imperfect world here below, things do not
ALLORA GRAIN & MILLING Australian ingredients. of the PL Travers Park. This took the form of tyre skidmarks
across the footpath around the park. The issue here is that this
always work out as they should - but our Lord’s words indicate Laura’s Queensland
that fundamental to the core purpose of marriage is the NEP Australia, the host broadcaster of the 2018 Gold Coast
is not a surprise for Allora, which is a great pity.
PH: 07 4666 3293 The upgrade of the PL Travers Park has been a bone of
possibility, and indeed the expectation, of having children. In a Commonwealth games arrived in Allora last Friday to film
marriage between one man and one woman, there is – all preview material to promote the Games. They are making 20
FAX: 07 4666 3462 contention for some Allora residents. There has been many being well – this possibility. In a homosexual sexual partnership vignettes which will feature athlete profiles or stories surrounding
views on the subject with the main viewpoints against being – call it what you will – there is no possibility whatsoever of this the games; as well as six 30 minute preview shows.
736 Dalrymple Creek Road, “the money could be better spent for other more urgent needs” occurring. Hence, it is surreal, to say the least, to call such a Laura Geitz, a Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist and a
Ellinthorpe QLD 4362 and that “nobody uses the park anyway”. union “marriage equality” - it is nothing of the sort! Although proud Queenslander is heavily involved in the production of the
Firstly, the grant funding for this work is specifically for this type people who find themselves same-sex attracted deserve our preview material.
of project. Also the concept for the upgrade of this park had sympathy, the answer is not to re-define marriage, contrary to
The Allora Advertiser
It is important broadcasters get a feel for the host country of the
long been debated by Allora locals. its most fundamental purpose. Games. Laura has been asked to pick her favourite Queensland
Secondly, recently and just prior to the commencement of work Without claiming that this is all that could be said on this matter,
Your community advertiser servicing local and surrounding areas for 80 years destinations which allow international viewers to get an insight
on the park, there have been family groups ot 10 to 20 adults this is reason enough to vote NO in the postal plebiscite. God’s
53 Herbert Street, Allora Qld 4362 into the state.
Phone 07 4666 3128 - email editor@alloraadvertiser.com Word has spoken – and with good reason. In a segment that is called “Laura’s Queensland”, Laura has
DEADLINE: Advertising and Articles – Tuesday 4.00pm WEATHER FORECAST Yours sincerely, selected Brisbane, Allora, Queen Mary Falls at Killarney, and
Errors and Omissions Policy: Care & confirmation is taken in the production of Day Forecast Min/Max Presbyterian Church of Queensland. Cairns as the destinations she wants to share with the world.
Display & Classified advertising. Every effort is also made to ensure that information The Allora Regional Sports Museum proudly hosted the Team
published in articles is correct, however, we do not give express or implied warranty THU Mostly Sunny. Warm. 15 30 Letters to the Editor must have name and address for authentication, but upon
as to its accuracy. We do not accept any liability for errors, omissions or opinions. FRI Sunny. Warm. 13 27 on their visit to Allora.
request there will be consideration to withhold names. Publishing or editing of letters is
The views expressed in articles published are not necessarily the views of the Editor/
SAT Morning Clouds. Warm. Dry. 13 30 at the editor's discretion. The segments will be delivered over the next four months. The
owner. Brisbane segment went out to rights holding broadcasters
SUN Showers Late. Broken Clouds. Warm. 17 31 IT IS DISHEARTENING to see our young bike
Copyright: All advertising and Editorial material resides at all times with the Allora around the world earlier in October, while Allora will be part of
Advertiser with the exception of where copyright is otherwise held. Copyright will MON Morning Clouds. Warm. 17 33 riders desecrating our new pathways around PL November’s delivery, appearing on one of our local commercial
not be released to any other party without written permission. TUE Mostly Sunny. Mild. 11 25 Travers Park. Lets take pride in our town fellas! television stations.
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 Scope Club Annual
DAVEY Dinner RIGHT: Daphne
Electrical & Solar On 11th October Scope Club of Allora Inc.
held their annual Friendship Dinner by
Whatley with new
members Roanne
Elec. Lic. No. 39552 - Solar Accr. No. A1278492 Roger-Jones and
Members and previous recipients of their Gayle Sternbeck.
 Electrical Installations, Repairs and Quotes Community Award. This year the award was presented to Brett
Bender for his service to Scope Club Zone & National as well
 Your Professional Local CEC Accredited Solar as what he does locally in the community.
BELOW: Daphne
Whatley presenting
Supplier and Installer We also inducted two new members, Gayle Sternback and Brett Bender with
Roanne Roger-Jones. We welcome you to the Scope Family. award
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Looking Back… minutes of the

church meetings
Reverend John Watson reveal negativity
and pessimism by
The Allora Historical Society recently
the congregation.
received an enquiry from Margaret
John Watson also
Yarnton, the great-granddaughter of the
suffered the
Reverend John Watson, a former minister
indignity of being
at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.
compared with the
When the Rev. John Watson carried out
previous minister
his ministry in Allora, the church was
John Morrow who
located on the corner of Forde Street and
had died in office at
Warwick Street. (Now the site of the Blue
the early age of 37.
Care building) The church faced Forde
Some withdrew
Street.
their support and
In early 1894, John brought his wife and
sometimes actively
young family by horse and buggy from
worked against
Goondiwindi where he had been the
John Watson.
minister. John had taken the horse and
John Morrow must
buggy as payment for arrears of his
have made a big
stipend that was owing to him. According
impression on his The original St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Forde Street
to church history, taking the buggy caused
flock. There is a household furniture, personal effects and
a stir but John was exonerated of
rather large monument on his grave in the stock was listed for auction.
misconduct.
Allora cemetery, erected by the John Watson was given a farewell social
The Allora district was also suffering the
same drought and depression conditions
as the Goondiwindi district. The financial
congregation of St. Andrew’s Church. by the congregation of the Allora district.
John Watson’s wife Benjeanie died in Margaret Yarnton has not found any
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childbirth in Allora in 1896. Margaret evidence that her great grandfather took This week’s specials are…
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disputes regarding his residence. A new church was built facing and Publicity Officer, Mrs. Penny Campbell-
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resign as soon as his church building was moved by steam
stipend was paid. The traction engine to Goomburra where it
Each Bursary is worth $1,500.00 to male or female students
and who may be experiencing some financial difficulties. The
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Division area and this includes Allora, Clifton, Yangan, Killarney,
My uncle said, ‘My cat got first prize in the
when the church was pulled down, and the timber sold.
mortgaged to pay the The Allora Historical Society has copies Warwick, Stanthorpe, Glen Aplin and Wallangarra. budgie show.’
Rev. Watson. of the 1923 St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Application forms are available from the QCWA Condamine
The Allora Guardian Church Jubilee Souvenir booklet and the Valley/Warwick Rooms, 76 Grafton Street, Warwick. The I said, ‘That’s impossible. Cats don’t get
reported that John Centenary Souvenir booklet. These books Rooms are open until 1.30pm, each week day, Mrs. Campbell-
Watson planned to travel are valuable historic records of the history Wilson said. prizes in budgie shows.’
to America where it was of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in The application requires written proof of achievement,
Rev. John Watson (back right) with his father James and his
thought he had relatives. Allora. demonstrate the need for financial support, details of continuing My uncle said, ‘No, a budgie got the prize
A complete list of his course and three character references.
three sons. Photo courtesy Margaret Yarnton Lyn Wright
Applications close on 19th January, 2018.
and my cat ate the budgie.’
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Partnership to help protect ICE forums to facilitate an open and honest discussion and was why I’m so passionate about better services in the bush.”
pleased about the extension of services to combat addiction. Treatment types in Warwick and Goondiwindi will include:
Queenslanders “That’s why I held these forums – to connect the community • Comprehensive face-to-face counselling, detox support,
Ergon Energy is calling on local State Emergency Service with government departments to establish what was, and relapse prevention and care coordination accessible in the
(SES) groups to apply for grants to purchase vital emergency wasn’t, working in different regions. I’m glad local voices have home through the successful Creating Options program
equipment through the Energising Qld SES Equipment been heard and the PHN allocated additional services for a • Private and confidential telephone and online counselling and
Program. better targeted approach in my electorate,” Mr Littleproud said. relapse prevention support available to Warwick and

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Ergon Energy and Energex, through parent company Energy “While this service boost is a good starting point, we still need Stanthorpe.
Queensland, have joined forces with Powerlink to provide more support for rural communities and I will continue to work Ms Finch said, “While the program has a focus on
$200,000 in grants for SES groups to purchase equipment to
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people affected by any drug and/or alcohol misuse.
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And more in store...
working shoulder to shoulder with SES volunteers with one
goal – to assist with community recovery,” Mr Smales said.
CanTeen’s annual fundraising and awareness
 
“No doubt this summer our crews will again be working with
day is THIS FRIDAY 27th October.
ORGANISATIONS Victoria Hill QCWA - Meets 1st Tuesday of month 1.30pm at Victoria
SES volunteers so we are very happy to provide this financial Hill Hall. Contact Shirley Erhardt 4666 3470
Allora Community Circle - Meets on the 4th Thursday of the month,
assistance for the purchase of new equipment ultimately for the
6.00pm at the Senior Citizens Hall, Drayton Street Allora. Enquiries, Warwick Veteran & Vintage Vehicle Club Inc. - Meets 1st Wednesday
benefit of the community.”
You can help us raise contact Julie 0407 954 615. of the month from 7.30pm. Contact Graham McMillan 4666 3554 to
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services SES Assistant
Commissioner Peter Jeffrey said SES volunteers are ready funds to support Allora Community Kindergarten - 7 Gordon Street, Allora. Children confirm venue.
and willing to help communities around Queensland during young people living attend 5 days per fortnight - Qld School Terms. Phone 4666 3420.

difficult and challenging times. with cancer by Allora & District Historical Society - Meets 3rd Wednesday of every ART & CRAFT GROUPS

“This specialist equipment will mean our SES volunteers can purchasing a bandana month, 7.00pm, at Old Shire Hall, Warwick St., Allora. Drayton Street Allora Arts & Crafts - Meets every Tuesday, 9.00am - 12.00pm, at St.
Museum open 1.30pm - 4.30pm every Sunday. Contact Colin Newport
continue to provide assistance to residents with storm damage, or pen in store. 0408 740 622 or Rod Close 4666 3662.
David's Hall, 1 Church St., Allora. Contact Sue Dalton 4666 3083.
land search, road crash rescue, vertical rescue, flood boats, Allora Photography Group - Meets 2nd Wednesday night of every
Allora & District Rural Neighbourhood Watch - Meets 3rd Tuesday
traffic management, agency support, incident management month, 7.00pm, Allora State School Library, Raff St. All welcome.
bi-monthly at the Allora Court House, Raff St., Allora, 6.30pm. All
and specialist rescue,” Mr Jeffrey said. welcome. Contact Wendy Ardrey 0488 673 778.
Contacts - Pres. Chris Johnson 0412 097 424, Sec. Sandra Head
“When severe weather events and emergencies occur, our 0427 032 798, email alloraphotographygroup4362@gmail.com.
SES volunteers are a welcome and comforting sight to PHN provides extra drug and alcohol Allora Garden Club - Meets 1st Tuesday of the month at 1.00pm, at 44
Arnold Street and travels to different locations. Contact Flora Sparksman St. Patrick's Craft Group - Meet on 1st Monday of the month at
Queenslanders in need and it is great to see them given the
tools they need to fulfil their roles.”
treatment funding for Drug ARM 4666 2261 or Glad Holmes 4666 3191. McKillop House (old convent) Warwick St., Allora. Contact Cathie Wilson
4666 2441.
SES groups can find out more about the grants through the Warwick and Goondiwindi Allora Landcare Group - Meets on the 3rd Thursday of every second
month, starting in February, at the Commercial Hotel, 7.30pm. Contact
SES Volunteer Portal or their Regional Office. An extra $70,000 in Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services Peter Thomas 4666 6210 or 0419 724 025. SPORTING / HEALTH ACTIVITIES
(DATS) will be provided to Drug ARM to deliver extra services Allora Men's Shed Inc. - Open weekly Thurs. and Sat. at 16 Jubb Allora Amateur Swimming Club - Meets Tuesday afternoons at
in the towns of Warwick and Goondiwindi. This is an extension Street, Allora, 8.30am to 12.00pm. All welcome. President Glenn Miller 4.30pm at the Allora Swimming Pool. Contact Shannon Sparksman
of the already existing contract for Drug ARM with Darling 0408 063 387, Secretary Stuart Campbell 4666 3499. Email 0472 712 344
Downs and West Moreton PHN. The funding aims to provide alloramensshed4362@gmail.com. Allora & District Campdraft Association - Contact Secretary Angela
an extra 360 service contacts or appointments for this area. Allora QCWA - Meets 3rd Tuesday of month, 10.00am. Contact Sharon Hart on 0418 708 366.
“Warwick and Goondiwindi have a real need for extra services Hannah 4666 2197.
Allora Sports Club - Meets 2nd Monday of the month at the Club
to combat the methamphetamine problem and this funding will Allora R.S.L. Sub Branch - Meets at R.S.L. Hall. Contact Kath Turner House, Warwick St., Allora. Contact John Ellwood 0448 196 647.
allow for more much needed drug and alcohol treatment 4666 2050.
services,” according to Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN Allora Sports Museum - Regular hours each Sunday, 12.00pm -
Allora Red Cross - Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month from 1.30pm at 22
Chief Executive Officer Ms Simone Finch. Forde St., Allora. Contact Kay Graham 4666 3035.
4.00pm or other times open by appointment. Contact Perry Cronin
Funding from the Australian Government’s Drug and Alcohol 0407 034 320 or Glyn Rees 0400 811 093.
Allora Rotary Club - Meets every 2nd Monday at Railway Hotel , from
Program is being allocated by the Darling Downs and West 6.30pm. Contact Ann Balmain 4666 2450.
Allora Tennis Club - Family Fun Nights, first Friday of month from
Moreton PHN on a needs basis and has taken into account the 5.30pm, phone 4666 2260. Ladies Tennis Tuesday AM and PM. Court
Allora Scope Club - Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of month. Contact
shortage of commissioned services in these communities. It available for night tennis. Contact 0439 702 051.
Daphne Whatley 4666 3691 for details on venue.
complements the Commonwealth’s significant investment Line Dance Classes - Tuesday 6.45pm - 8.30pm, at Allora Sports
under the National Ice Action Strategy. Allora Senior Citizens - Meets Monday and Friday, 1.00pm - 3.30pm
Centre, Darling Street, Allora. Contact Jenny 4661 2448.
for cards and games. Contact Kathy Shannon 0427 973 286 or Joan
“During the ‘Community Ice Forums’ David Littleproud MP St. Andrews Indoor Bowls Allora - Meets Tuesdays from 7.15pm at St.
Barnett 0475 565 740.
hosted earlier this year, it became clear there was a need for
SCIENCE TRIVIA QUIZ new drug and alcohol treatment services in Warwick. This was Allora Show Society - Meets 1st Sunday of the month at 2.00pm at
Show Society Ring Office, Allora Show Grounds. Contact Conrad
Andrews Hall, Warwick St., Allora. Contact Kathy Shannon 4666 3286.

reinforced last month during a public consultation event hosted Southern Downs Rifle Club - Long Range Full Bore rifle competitions
1. W
 hich constellations can you use in the southern Schnitzerling 0418 756 498 or Shirley Cornhill 0427 100 210. each Sunday, 9.00am - 12noon, at the Risdon Rifle Range, Connelly
hemisphere to determine due south? by the PHN in Warwick and Goondiwindi,” Ms Finch said.
Blue Care Shop - 46 Warwick St, Allora 4362, open 9.00am - 4.00pm Dam Road, Warwick. Contact Margaret Taylor on 07 4666 1018 or Bob
“It is the commitment of the PHN to provide the right services
2. W
 hen you’re measuring, what does oz stand for, Tuesday and Friday. All donations are welcome and appreciated. Tyllyer bobtyllyer@hotmail.com. Web site www.southerndownsrifleclub.
in the right place for people who need them.”
Friends of the Homestead - Meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at websyte.com.au
and how much is 1 oz? Chief Executive Officer of Drug ARM Jody Wright said, this new
2.00pm. Contact Joyce 4666 3694.
3. Are any elements named after famous scientists? funding allows more service contact which means more Squash - at Allora Indoor Sports Centre. Phone John 4666 3100 for key.
appointments and therefore greater access to services. We Goomburra Hall Committee - Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month, Tai Chi for Health - Thursdays, 8.30am at Allora RSL Hall, 10.30am
4. W
 hich part of the elephant is responsible for its believe this will help people who have limited access to from 6.30pm at Goomburra Hall. Contact John O'Brien 4666 6050 to Clifton Senior Citizens Hall, starting 9th February. Contact Janet
cooling? confirm.
transport or health services in general to receive the treatment 0428 891 277.
they need at a suitable time. Hope Masonic Lodge - Meets 1st Friday each month at 7.30pm, at
5. True or false? An anteater’s tongue is longer than Gordon St., Allora. Inquiries welcome. Contact Graeme Allen 4666 3164
“Drug ARM workers are here to help people who have IS YOUR COMMUNITY GROUP OR ORGANISATION NOT
its body.
significant barriers to overcome in relation to their alcohol and St. Patrick's Parish Pastoral Council - McKillop House (old convent) LISTED? Please email admin@alloraadvertiser.com with your
other drug use. Our clinical team considers the person as a Warwick St., Allora. Contact 4666 3377 and leave a message. details or talk with the team at Allora Advertiser office on 4666 3128
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Federal Member for Maranoa David Littleproud held community
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Southern Downs secures major to the other two tiers of government combined with the high

infrastructure funding from the State

standard of funding applications being prepared by staff is
ensuring that where there is an opportunity to have ratepayers’
EARTHMOVING
for water pipeline funds matched by the other levels of government, it is seized MARK MULLINS
upon,” said Cr Dobie.
Last Wednesday’s announcement by the State Government
The Mayor went onto say that Council’s improving financial
that it will contribute $3,939,000 (60%) towards the construction
position means that more circumstances for larger scale
of a second water pipeline from Storm King Dam to Mount
projects that deliver a dividend to the community may arise in
Marlay in Stanthorpe has been welcomed by Southern Downs
the future; however Southern Downs Regional Council remains
Regional Council. Council will contribute $2,626,000 (40%),
on the financial watch list and must be conservative in the
making the total value of the project in the order of $6,565,000.
management of its finances. Soil Conservation Specialists
Southern Downs Mayor Tracy Dobie said there is no other local
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“This is a tremendous outcome for the funding of critical
delivery, as well as a place for business to invest,” highlighted
infrastructure in our region and means that ratepayers’ funds
Cr Dobie.
are being used to their full potential with matching funding.
“This project is likely to generate local employment and support
investment in Stanthorpe, as well as ensuring the security of
The Mayor emphasised that Council will continue to apply for
funding wherever there is a possibility to leverage the most out
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water delivery to Stanthorpe’s residents and businesses,” she
of ratepayers’ funds and will maintain a focus on advocacy with
the other two levels of government to sustain prosperity. 2017 Allora Sports Club
said.
The project will realise construction of an 8,940 metre pipeline
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Dam and the Mount Marlay Water Treatment Plant, constructed Sat 28 Clifton & surrounds
WEEK SEVEN, 17TH
in 1954, and will need to be completed by 30 June 2019. November - OCTOBER 2017 - Progressive totals – Frog & Swallow, Lawn
The Invasive Pests Control Scheme (IPCS) was introduced on
Council is enjoying continued success in attracting substantial Sat 4 The Shoestring Theatre Cabaret & Dining Experience Grubs, Bowls and Beautiful and Maydan are on 10 points; The
July 1, 2017 and requires owners of all relevant land to
levels of funding to support capital works and other projects, Allora RSL Hall Three Stoogers – 8; Zoolanders, Roonicks, and the Old Boys
the magnitude of which has never been seen in the region demonstrate adequate control of invasive pests on their land,
Tue 7 Melbourne Cup Luncheon - 7 points; Team Engel, Badge Constructions, Railway and
before. in line with the general biosecurity obligation imposed by the
Allora RSL Hall, 11.30am Tramps Like Us – 6; Doesn’t Matter – 4 and What Ever -2.
The water pipeline funding triumph follows other successful Biosecurity Act 2014. Council will assist landholders meet their There were some very close games and some great shots
Sat 18 Wattles Rodeo
funding applications that have been made recently by Council. invasive pest control responsibilities through provision of despite the wind factor. Thank you to all the people who
Clifton Show Grounds, Platz Oval
In partnership with John Dee, Southern Downs Regional advice and assistance with best practice control methods and played substitute. Special thanks to Rex who came in from
Sat 18 Rotary “Lifting the Lid on Mental Illness” Book Sale
Council accessed $4,900,000 to bring forward the expansion of other initiatives. Hendon at the last minute. Results this week – Tramps Like Us
Herbert St., Allora
the John Dee facility, creating over 200 direct and indirect jobs. Council is aware there is some confusion in the community 17 v Zoolanders 14; Badge Constuction 17 v Team Engel 15;
Council representatives have been working with a number of Sun 19 Allora Swimming Club Rotary Carnival
about the Invasive Pests Control Scheme and how it might Lawn Grubs 21 v Roonicks 14; Bowls and Beautiful 15 v Frog
existing and new businesses to further explore funding to impact commercial properties. Allora Swimming Pool, Allora, 8.00am - 4.00pm
and Swallow 11; Maydan 20 v The Three Stoogers 18;
support employment. The IPCS includes all properties within those general rating Sat 25 Goomburra Town Hall Christmas Party Railway Hotel 16 v Doesn’t Matter 13; The Old Boys 14 v
Additionally, significant funding of more than $11 million has categories that are most likely to be impacted by invasive Goomburra Town Hall, 4.00pm What Ever 7.
been secured by Council through the Natural Disaster Relief pests. These rating categories include: December - Ashleigh surprised us all. We had hardly started the first end
and Recovery Arrangements to repair or replace important and the toucher bell rang. It was not long before ‘toucher’ was
• Residential 4; Sun 10 Combined Churches Carols
road infrastructure. The lessons from the last major flood event, called six times. Winners of Badge Construction blocks of
• Commercial and Industrial – Town & Rural; Begins Homestead 7.00pm, finishes at Uniting Church.
where Council did not qualify for works, have been learnt and chocolates were Moley, Richard, Andrew, James, Alan and
this is an outstanding result, with potentially more funding to be • Agriculture and Farming 1, 2 & 3; Sat 16 Allora’s Creekside Carols
Jim.
forthcoming for betterment initiatives. • Horticulture 1, 2 & 3; Dalrymple Creek Park.
Congratulations to David Sparksman who took home the
The Mayor pointed out that other funding has been received • Extractive; jackpot prize of $140.00. Peter and Jim won a six pack each,
this financial year for tourism, libraries, traffic management, • Private Forestry; IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Clients wishing to include their events in the
Cody won the Railway Hotel pizza prize, Gade was very
traffic safety, bridge replacement (Palmers), blackspots, training • Special Uses; and Events Calendar, must book a display (boxed) colour advertisement for the
pleased with his fruit tray, Dennis won the team trophy while
for seniors, regional arts, cycle paths, trainees, planning, pest • Other. event in The Allora Advertiser, sized AT LEAST 2 column x 4 cm. Clients will
James won the Blue Cow sponsorship of a $15.00 cash prize.
management, fire trails and disaster management. Following consultation with the community, and prior to then automatically receive, as a bonus, a calendar entry. These entries will be
Thank you to all donors of prizes.
“Almost every area of Council has been successful in obtaining commencement of the IPCS, commercial and industrial lands in a 2 line format as above, starting in bold with date and event, followed by
Congratulations to the Maydan team, Russell, Reagan and
funding,” she said. not likely to be impacted by invasive pests were removed from
venue and time.
Bryce who took home the winner’s trophy and to the Frog and
“The combination of effective and consistent advocacy directed participating in the Scheme; namely those properties within the
If people wish to contact The Allora Advertiser and discuss their particular
Swallow team for winning the runners-up prize.
needs, please feel free to do so. Ph 4666 3128.
rating categories of “Major Shopping Centres” and “Commercial Moley is doing a great job of looking after the green and
and Industrial – CBD”. surrounds. Did hear that he gets peeved when he has to repair
Lands in the “Commercial and Industrial – Town & Rural” rating the dents made from bowls that bounce as they are delivered!
category were retained in the IPCS, as many of these Coming event – Clifton Clock competition on 11th November.
This is always a very popular day so get your name down
properties were likely to be impacted by invasive pests.
early.
Council recognises there are commercial properties within the
Great to see Donna behind the bar. Thumbs up to Wendy for
“Commercial and Industrial – Town & Rural” rating category for preparing a tasty supper and to Sue for helping out in the
which invasive pests will not be an issue – particularly business kitchen.
places in towns that are essentially ‘bricks and concrete’.

GOLF
Lyn Wright
Owners of these properties are required to submit a Control
Works Form to comply with the requirements of the IPCS.
Council officers are noting the numbers of these properties as
Enjoy a
Control Works Forms are received. This is the first year of the game
IPCS and the inclusion of the “Commercial and Industrial –
Town & Rural” rating category will be reviewed prior to the roll
soon!
Play competition
out of the IPCS in 2018/2019.
Sundays or play a social game
Council thanks all those landowners who have participated in
the IPCS.
anytime with friends.
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Snow!
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A small hard working group of Year 10s worked
continuously for 12 months to raise just under $8000 to • SERVICES • • ANNOUNCEMENTS •
provide funds to assist them with expenses for their
2017 annual excursion to Canberra. They are very
grateful for the support for their endeavours from local ALLORA SPORTS CLUB Funeral Notice
businesses and organisations such as the Scope Club, Available for…
BALL, Betty Viola May – of Allora, formerly of North Ipswich.
the Warwick Credit Union, the Show Society, the • PARTIES Contact: Passed away peacefully 22nd October 2017. Aged 90 Years
Chaplaincy Committee, the RSL, the Railway Hotel and
IGA Allora. • SOCIAL FUNCTIONS Phone 4666 3380 Dearly loved Wife of Morris (dec’d.). Much loved Mother and
The excursion, now in its 26th year, again provided the • CONFERENCES Mobile 0437 342 870 Mother-in-law of Juanita and Ross (dec’d.) Geitz, much loved Gran
students with experiences of a life time. Travelling with to Carla and James, Laura and Mark and adored G-G to Harry, Ellie
other Year 10s from Killarney State School, the students and Barney.
travelled by bus through the night on September 29th to ALLORA PHARMACY - WATCH REPAIRS -
Batteries, Pins, Seals - Best Prices. Family and friends are invited to attend Betty’s Funeral Service to be
reach the National Capital by lunch time the next day. held at 10.00am Friday, 27th October 2017 in St. Thomas’ Anglican
After unpacking and settling in at the Sundown Motel, Phone 4666 3100
Church, Lawrance Street, North Ipswich followed by interment in the
the students headed out for dinner to experience an a la Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery.
carte meal at Jamie Oliver’s Restaurant before climbing
Telstra Tower to get a 360 degree view of the city by
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by the introduction of Daylight Saving, saw a bus load of Tahlia White, Madelyn Fitzgerald, Paige Bain and Abigail Collins have fun in the snow. SUDOKU SOLUTION
sleepy students heading down to Cooma. After sourcing
snow gear and toboggans, the group headed up to see
building snow sculptures. DOUBLE HELIX Funeral Notice
The students continued their action packed itinerary throughout
Australia’s high country. A chair lift ride at Perisher took the week, visiting the Lodge, the Governor General’s residence QUIZ ANSWERS DEACON, Vivienne Dawn (nee May) – Late of Allora, passed away
students to the top to view a picture perfect vista of the recent and Yarralumla, to see the embassies from various countries 60 centimetres long. peacefully on 19th October 2017.
snow falls on the mountains. The students then spent the day around the world. They participated in a mock House of
and their tongue is a mere Beloved Wife of Jim. Dearly loved Mother and Mother-in-law of
slipping and sliding down the slopes, throwing snow balls and to almost two metres long Janece and Ron; Craig and Kerri; Jamie and Mandy. Loving Nana to
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ears flap in the breeze. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Celebration
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surface, cooling it as the of Viv’s Life, to be held at St. Andrew’s Uniting Church, 44 Warwick
Street, Allora, commencing at 1.00pm, Today (Thursday), 26th
to circulate close to the
October 2017.
• CHURCH NOTICES • • CHURCH NOTICES •
vascular ears allow blood often written as oz. One
“At Peace”
4. An elephant’s highly measurement of mass,
and oganesson. 2. The ounce is an imperial
Uniting Church Allora T.S. BURSTOW FUNERALS
Scots Presbyterian Church - Allora
rutherfordium, seaborgium true south.
Australian and Family Owned
9.00am Sunday Services.
nobelium, roentgenium, down to the horizon to find
Toowoomba 07 4636 9600
12 Jubb Street, Allora Enquiries phone 4666 3225. All welcome.
meiternium, mendelevium, follow this point straight
fermium, lawrencium, the two pointers and then
THIS SUNDAY AT ALLORA - Service/Sunday School at 9.30am.
• PUBLIC NOTICES • • WANTED •
curium, einsteinium, perpendicular bisector of
TUESDAY - Ladies Bible Study at 10.00am. bohrium, copernicium, Cross to where it meets the
WEDNESDAY - Bible Study at 7.00pm, at the church. after scientists include long arm of the Southern
REMINDER: MENS BREAKFAST - Saturday, 28th SENIOR CITIZENS BINGO HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 3. Yes. Elements named you find south. Follow the
WANTED - CLEAN BARLEY STRAW. Large round
October, 7.20am, at church hall. Guest Speaker: BRAD
grams. the two pointers can help
DEWSON. Brad’s bio appeared in last week’s Allora Advertiser. POSTPONEMENT ounce is equal to about 28 1. The Southern Cross and bales. Can buy from paddock. Phone 4667 4735
Enquiries to Pastor Elton Wiltshire 4666 3743. Due to inclement weather the
LOCAL BUSINESSES & TRADERS
A Warm Welcome to ALL. PHONE 4666 3128
Alfresco Dining Deck Opening
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has been postponed to a date to be advised.
The Catholic Community of
ST. PATRICK’S, ALLORA RSL Allora-Redbeard Ratticus Café-restaurant. • AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES • • TRADE SERVICES •
1st SUNDAY at 9.00am, 2nd & 3rd SUNDAYS at 6.00pm,
EVERY TUESDAY, 9.30am. ART UNION RESULTS FROM ST PATRICK’S FETE - BUILDER
2nd TUESDAY (at The Homestead), at 9.30am. Half Yearling - Lyn Geyle, Half Pork - Anna Cooper, ALLORA & DISTRICT TYRES Pty. Ltd. M & RM Atherton T/A
Atherton Building & Carpentry
LAYLED LITURGY, with Communion - 4th & 5th SUNDAYS at
Half Lamb - Ross Hamilton, Turkey - Vincent Cantwell
9.00am and also Fridays at 9.30am. 47 Herbert Street, Allora ON FARM
Jnr.
For information on Baptism, Weddings, Funerals and other church
The St. Patrick’s Parish would like to thank the
For any enquiries or bookings for tyres or SERVICE Renovations, Extensions
enquiries, phone 4666 3377.
community for your wonderful support and especially
service please contact Anne or Richard on AVAILABLE “No job too small, we do it all”
St Patrick’s Parish School (Prep - Yr. 6), enquiries 4666 3551.
the businesses who have kindly donated and Ph 4666 3455 Mob 0417 594 152
QBCC Lic: 1187627
ABN: 31 948 806 781 Mathew Atherton 0400 463 142
The Anglican Parish of Allora and Clifton sponsored towards this year’s Fete: Blue Cow Hotel,
Kev & Dianne Ryan, Fuchs Oil, Gulf Western, IOR
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Holy Communion: Sundays 10.00am
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STEELE RUDD Representatives session in the

Parliamentary Education Program
at Parliament House. Evan Emms
SHIPPING took on the role of Prime Minister
and Amy Harrison lead the
CONTAINER opposition in a vigorous debate
about introducing a new sugar
HIRE, SALES tax. As parliament was not sitting,
the parliamentary guide was also
& TRANSPORT able to show students through
Senate and the House of
Representatives chambers.
Bob Malone At the Australian War Memorial,
0428 198 992 the students took part in a wreath
laying ceremony, where the
School Captains participated in a
short solemn service at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Allora State School Captains Evan Emms and Amy Harrison lay a reef at the
Students then toured the many displays where they were able Australian War Memorial.
to find out for themselves more about the history of Australia’s the itinerary was complete. It was then time for the 16 hour trip
involvement in war. back to Queensland, arriving home on Friday October 6, very
After a guided tour of the Australian Institute of Sport, a visit to tired, but with plenty of good memories and stories to tell their
the Mint, the National Art Gallery and the Museum of Democracy, friends and families for years to come.