Issue Number 119 July 2016

Produced in association with the Murgon Business & Development Association Inc.118 Lamb Street, Murgon 4605. P.O. Box 166, Phone (07) 41681066, Fax (07) 41681947,

E-Mail Editor: lgeraghty@datawave.net.au MURGON at the foothills of Boat Mountain, in the heart of the Burnett Valley, part of the great South Burnett.

MURGONMOMENTS

OUR NEW QUEENSLAND STATE OF ORIGIN PLAYER

ORIGINALLY FROM A TOWN

CALLED MURGON

Made his mark on the game by scoring a try in his debut game for Queensland. Commentator Ray Warren will surely know where Murgon is after we send him a road map and a list of the International and state players that have come from Murgon. I would suggest he asks Wally Lewis where is Murgon?

Congratulations Gavin Cooper from all your supporters in a town called Murgon and thank goodness Ray Warren didn’t ask your Mum, Where is Murgon?.

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WHEELCHAIR ACCESSBOOKINGS WELCOME

A VISITOR ONCE ASKED ME“ Well! What’s happening in Down Town Murgon, today?”

It’s been a lovely sunny day, mostly the same as always here in Magnificent Murgon at the foothills of Boat Mountain in the heart of the Burnett Valley being part of the great South Burnett,

We have guided tours of the Queensland Dairy and Heritage Museum which is open from 9.30am till 12.30pm 7 days a week,

We have the South Burnett PCYC here in Murgon which is the envy of many towns in South East Queensland,

We have Clovely one of our 5 cellar doors, planted with the largest area of wine growing vines in Queensland,

We have fantastic Food and Restaurants serving local and highly commended wines,

We have absolutely World Class Views from the many vantage points within close driving distance,

We have numerous Caravan Parks, some in the town area, others in the quiet atmosphere of Barambah Bush where they enjoy nature walks and bird feeding or the very popular Yallakool at Bjelke-Petersen Dam where you can Fish, enjoy Water Sports or just Relax,

We have Aboriginal Craft available at our sister town Cherbourg which is a 5 minute drive and where you can tour the highly commended Ration Shed,

We have lots of competitively priced Shopping supplemented with very Friendly Staff,

We have a great Golf Course, Bowling Green and Tennis Court available most times of the day, and a modern full high care 60 bed “Castra” Southern Cross Care facility.

We have The Murgon Mens Shed and Railway Museum, or enjoy cycling or walking The South Burnett Rail Trail

We have easy CBD parking, fully qualified Medical Centre, top Educational Schools,

We have Motels, Service Stations, Car Dealerships, Real Estate Agencies, and 5 Banks,

We have a very efficient laundry mat. We have lots of past history even involving Bushrangers, We have numerous Service and Sporting Clubs, Weekly Cattle Sales,

numerous Church’s,We have Festivals and Fun and great opportunities for Investment in our

area, We have a well informed Visitor Information Centre &Web Site (murgon.

net.au)We have a well respected local monthly magazine “The Murgon Moments”We have “Magnificent Murgon” The most friendliest place, to Stay Awhile, Try Local and Be

Surprised”

Yes this happens every day in “Down Town Magnificent Murgon” 2.1/2 hours from City or Sea.

Marriage CelebrantRaelene Hurley

Weddings & Elopements.Renewal of Vows,

Baby NamingCommitment Ceremony

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Up and coming TUSCAN FEAST 25th and 26th June and

10th July. Please ring to book.

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PURSER’S TRAVEL AND CRUISE

It is fantastic to see another business open in Murgon and I was pleased to help cut the ribbon to officially open the extensions.

It was great to see a large crowd join to celebrate the success of the Dascombe family with this great new asset for Murgon and our region said Councillor Kathy Duff.

Photo L-R: Harvy Dascombe, Fay Dascombe, Felicity Dascombe, Andrew Dascombe and councillor Kathy Duff.

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCHThe Kumbia NHW celebration is on Monday 15th August at 6.30pm.

RSVP by 25th July and whoever is interested please contact Darren or myself. Lance will be organizing transport.

Please note my new email address is nell521@bigpond.comKind Regards, Phenella Hiron

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17th July: Xmas in July Tranquil Park30th July: Winter Wine Tour3rd Sept: Jondaryan Woolshed18th Sept: Carnival of Flowers8th Oct: Craft & Quilt Show15th Oct: Singing in the Rain

Tours 2016May Hawaii - October Vietnam

In conjunction with Trade Travel Lic No TAG 1170Murgon to Kingaroy Daily.Depart Murgon 7.40am and 2pm.• Also Kingaroy TAFE Bus:Depart Kingaroy 8.35am & Return 3pm

Ph 4168 1533 for DetailsLarge range of coaches available for

weddings, wine tours, Christmas parties or any occasion.

YOUR LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED BUSINESSFor enquiries regarding school bus or bus charter.Contact Harvy or Andrew on 4168 1533

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HMAS VENDETTAVIETNAM DEPLOYMENT

15th September 1969-11th April 1970

On 15th September 1969 HMAS Vendetta sailed from Sydney for Subic Bay to replace HMAS Brisbane in the Seventh Fleet on the 28th.

On 2nd of October Vendetta relieved USS Walke at Da Nang as the Naval Gunfire Support Ship for 1 Corps, Vendetta’s first operations were in support of

US Marines and Korean troops attempting to stop the Viet Cong from interfering with the rice harvest in 1 Corps. On the 3rd of October she fired her first shots against the enemy.

While at Da Nang the ships divers routinely searched the hull and anchor chain for mines and there were anti-swimmer sweeps every night.

On the 7th of October the ship moved 60 miles south to Quang Tin providing support to the US 23rd Infantry Division operating in the Chu Lai area. Vendetta’s gunfire was accurate destroying VC storage areas and troop

concentration. On 29th November

Vendetta set course for Taiwan and then returned to Subic for boiler cleaning and rebarrelling.

Back on the gunline on 21st December. Vendetta withdrew 6 miles to seaward and resumed a two-watch defence system.

On the 26th December Vendetta resumed her fire support duties on targets west of Phan Theit until the three hour New Year ceasefire.

In mid-January Vendetta was in dock

in Hong Kong but by the 18th February was on station near the Long Hai Hills east of Vung Tau firing on cave complexes.

Clearing operations were carried out on the 21st near Cap Ke Ga and as the ship moved north the ship was presented with the unusual target of a herd of cattle which then provided the local government troops with fresh beef.

On 2nd March the ship shelled a village near Phan Rang and a bunker and cave complex before she left for Subic where new barrels were fitted to A and X turrets on 7th March.

Vendetta’s last period on the gunline was off U Minh in western 4 Corps and although ARVN were heavily engaged it was seldom possible to obtain clearances to fire in their support.

On the 28th March at Subic ‘the Weight’ was passed to HMAS Hobart and Vendetta returned to Sydney on the 11th April.

Vendetta was the only Australian built warship to have served in Vietnam and the first Daring Class destroyer to see active service.

The ship fired 13,295 4.5-inch shells at 751 targets over five deployments. She and HMAS Sydney were the only two RAN vessels to deploy operationally under both the British White Ensign and the Australian White Ensign

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MURGONEnjoy our world-class scenic views from

the many natural parks on Boat Mountain.

KIDS CLUBOur Kids Club at New Horizons Church is for ALL

Primary aged children in the district.We will start again on 15th July 2016.Each Friday night in term with the exception of the

last night of term, and any public holidays, Kids Club runs from 4.30 to 6.30 pm.

Kids are well supervised by trained leaders. There is a full and busy program including games, snacks, Bible story, singing and lots of action.

Sometimes there will be crafts, and a range of different activities. All children in the age bracket are welcome.

IRON AND CLAYA special evening is planned for the 29th July. The

Barambah Ministers Association is sponsoring an Iron and Clay concert from 5.30 to 6.30, for the whole community, hosted at New Horizons.

Once again, ALL are welcome. A sausage sizzle will be available from 4.30 with proceeds going to the cost of the concert. A gold coin donation would be welcomed.

MURGON Real Estate 4168 2922 Your Local Agent

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STORAGE FACILITIES AVAILABLE FOR RENT IN BOTH MURGON AND WONDAI.FROM $20 PER WEEK PLUS GST.RENTALS AVAILABLE - MURGON, WONDAI, GOOMERI, AND SURROUNDS FROM $150 PWK

A Striking home, cleverly designed to maximise family living. Lovely welcoming entry leads to the open plan living, built in kitchen and dining area.There are magnificent views from all windows. Leading from the hallway are 2 bedrooms which share a bathroom and tv.lounge area plus an office. Further along is the Master bedroom with a clever robe area. Lovely en-suite with corner spa bath and separate shower. A separate room here is currently used as an office but would easily make a great nursery or dressing room. The 4 bedroom is very clever in that through one side of the built in robe access is gained to the en-suited area from the Master bedroom. There is a double lock up garage with access to the house. Plus outside at the rear is a 4 bay colorbond lock up shed which has been divided into 2 to accommodate 2 cars and workshop on one side and a family/games room which is air conditioned and lined on the other side. A truly lovely home. $499,000

There is a lot to love about this property. This beautiful home is in a quiet cul-de-sac with rural views and has everything you need to move in and start living. Modern built in kitchen with island bench breakfast bar, dishwasher, lots of bench space. Air conditioned open plan living. 4 good sized bedrooms all with built in robes and ceiling fans. Ensuite to main bedroom. Modern family bathroom with shower and bath. Fully security screened. All year round entertaining with outdoor and indoor entertaining areas. Immaculate easily maintained garden with Gazebo. Single lock up garage plus garden shed plus carport. Fully and well fenced. In immaculate order throughout an inspection is a must. Listed at only $280,000

This home has been tastefully and extensively extended and renovated to create a spacious comfortable family home. Huge fully builtin modern kitchen with gas cooking. Dining area. The Lounge room is air conditioned. 3 bedrooms plus plus office. At the rear of the property is the air conditioned craft room, which would make an ideal family rumpus room or could easily be divided to make additional bedrooms, if required. A fully screened entertaining area plus a covered and partly enclosed patio. Solar installed plus Solar Hot Water. Ramp access to the home at the back and 3 steps up at the front. 40 acres fenced. There are several sheds, a shade house, chook pen and a good set of steel yards. 20,000 gallons of rain water tanks plus a 5,000 gallon tank with float that automatically fills from the rural bore water. Within the Wheatland School catchment. 10 minutes to Murgon and Wondai. $435,000

210 acres on 2 titles. Bunya Highway, Wondai. 5 dams, yards. Good internal fencing fencing. Must be sold. $220,000.

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Paul Arthur Pfeffer 14th Dec 1945- 11th June 2016When Paul Pfeffer (President) recognized it was about time the men of Murgon and sur-rounds needed a men’s

shed, he first made sure there were the numbers to back him up. He found plenty of men willing and eager to help, they wanted to be able to go somewhere where they felt they could relax, talk about every day things, their worries and be listened too.

In the beginning the men would meet at David Mollenhauers work shed in Rewald Street. They would meet on Wednesday’s and on the 29th March 2014 there were twenty nine men in attendance at a meeting when it was decided to call their group Murgon Men’s Shed.

Rewald Street was only temporary, they needed another place in Murgon which would be large enough to house many men and have room to work on different projects. Paul noticed the old railway station and its shed was empty not being used. It was the perfect place. He negotiated with the council and they were happy to let them use the facilities.

They received many donations from local businesses and members of the public to help them get started and on Friday 25 July 2014 they had an ‘Opening Day’. Many dignitaries were in attendance that day and at that time Duty Premier Jeff Seeney helped Paul cut the ribbon and declared the Men’s Shed Open. As the founder, Paul felt very proud and honoured that he had brought something to Murgon that was in great demand. He said “They had fifty one members in the short time it had been running”.

Now of course there are many more and all members work together on different projects that they enjoy. Some are bigger than others and some are very detailed and take a lot of time and patience. Others just like being part of something where they can go and have a coffee and a chat and not worry about anything.

That’s what Paul wanted and it saddens us that Paul was taken from us on Saturday 11th June. Paul was diagnosed with liver cancer last year and had been fighting it ever since. He fought a gallant fight and will be sadly missed by all his friends and family. We will remember him for his generosity, compassion and support. Story courtesy of Murgon Men’s Shed Newsletter.

At his funeral the family requested: We would like to allow everyone the opportunity to share their stories or testimonies of Paul, Those of you who

are able are invited to send them an e-mail with your stories to ; memoriesofpaulpfeffer@gmail.comRest in Peace Dear Friend, and yes they have changed the sign at the entrance as you requested.Photo L-R: Former Duty Premier Jeff Seeney and Paul Pfeffer

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BIEDO Appoints New CEOI wish to announce the resignation of Carmel Summers as CEO of the

Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation (BIEDO). Carmel joined the BIEDO team in August 2013 as a Business Financial Counsellor, providing assistance to Small Business Owners and Primary Producers affected by the flooding events in 2011 and again in 2013. Carmel displayed exceptional commitment to those clients, providing expert financial advice and support to many, in both the North and South Burnett.

In addition to her BFC role, Carmel took on the leadership of BIEDO in 2015 and during that time has been a wonderful, steadying influence for the organisation. The Board expresses their sincere appreciation to Carmel for her professional approach to the role and is grateful for her contribution to BIEDO.

The Board is pleased to announce that Kristy Frahm has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of BIEDO commencing 1st July 2016.

Kristy has been with BIEDO as their Finance Officer since January 2014 and during that time has become very familiar with the activities and processes of our not-for-profit organisation. Following her recent completion of Red Earth’s South Burnett Community Leadership Program and her commitment to community, we feel confident Kristy will enhance and grow BIEDO’s ability to deliver resources and services to small, rural communities across our region.

We thank you for your continued support of BIEDO and look forward to this new and exciting chapter under Kristy’s leadership.

Mayor Keith Campbell, Chairman, BIEDO Board

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NEWS FROM GRAHAM HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE

Graham House Community Centre is pleased to welcome Iris Ferguson as our new Community Access Development Worker. Iris has moved back to Murgon after 17 years. She is passionate about the community and brings with her many years of experience and skills to promote social development and physical well-being. Iris is taking on role of CADW as Kerry Oldfield resigned to take on a full time position with DSQ.

A big thank you to the Bendigo Bank for our new car. Bendigo Bank has donated a new vehicle for us to use in our transport service to assist our clients to attend medical appointments. If you would like to know more about the service call our friendly

staff at the Community Transport centre on 41695040.Paul Pfeffer arranged for the Murgon Men’s Shed to

present Graham House with a Certificate of Appreciation for becoming their Auspice when they set up the Men’s Shed. Our sincere condolences to Paul’s family and friends and the members of the Men’s Shed.

White Shirt Day for DV Month was a great success. We

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want to thank all the participants throughout the South Burnett. This event raised community awareness on the social and personal impact domestic violence has on families and the support available to those affected and it reinforced that respectful communities starts with each and every one of us.

Graham House is about to launch our Lunch, Learn and Laugh for Seniors and other interested community members. We will be offering a free lunch for Seniors with a guest speaker on topics that are relevant to their health and wellbeing. These events will be free for seniors in our area and $7.50 for any other community member wishing to attend.

Dates and venue will be advised in the near future. Entertainment also provided.

BARAMBAH GARDEN CLUB NEWSThe Queensland Garden Club Ambassador for 2016 came to our July meeting. She encouraged

our members to become the garden club ambassador for a year. As usual this year’s ambassador proved to be an interesting person and give us a lot to think about with her talk about her gardening experiences on the sunshine coast. Lee was so very different for Graham Mitchell who was our speaker for June. He talked about showing flowers. We all enjoyed lunch together after both meetings. Anyone interested in going on our bus to the Laidley Spring Festival on Friday September 11 please phone me

If you want to know anything about future meetings please phone 41686238 after dark. Until next time – Happy Gardening

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SOUTH BURNETT PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP

Even though the weather was not too good, it did not stop our members coming along to our June meeting to catch up with each other over a nice cup of tea and something yummy to go with it.

We try to have guest speakers come along and talk to us and we really appreciate that they give up their time for us. One of the guest speakers for June was Terry Lear from the Murgon Mens

Shed. He spoke about the various projects which the men are working on at the present time. These include making candle holders and flipping toys, native bee hives and leatherwork. He also showed us photos of an old German wagon which has been restored by the group (an eight month labour of love).

Terry described The Mens Shed as a place to chat and to be happy – a place for all men, regardless of age, background, ability etc. The ‘Shed’ is open on a Wednesday and Saturday morning. For further information phone Terry on 4169 5520.

Our second speaker for the morning was Roza Lear, a local artist who has exhibited at Wondai Art Gallery. She showed us some of her own artwork and told us of her personal experiences with painting. She told us she finds painting very relaxing and how quickly the time passes when she is doing her art. Her advice was that if you would like to paint, just paint. It is also important

to like what you do. Roza is involved with a social painting group at Castra where participants can have a go at painting. Thank you Terry and Roza.

We are a small welcoming group for all interested community members and Parkinson’s families and friends. There is no fee to join. We enjoy social outings and we try to have great guest speakers at our meeting, We look forward to meeting you.

For further information phone Carmen on 5486 1268 or Darryl on 41683 116.LYN KOYPhoto L-R: Roza Lear with husband Terry Lear and Carmen Emery-Strathdee (Co-Ordinator South Burnett

Parkinson’s Support Group)

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NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRES BOOSTED IN STATE BUDGET

Vulnerable Queenslanders will be better supported thanks to a boost for neighbourhood centres of $6.9 million over four years announced in the 2016-17 State Budget.

Communities Minister Shannon Fentiman said the funding will enhance and support neighbourhood and community centres across Queensland so they can continue their vital work.

“Neighbourhood centres are the backbone of our community,” Ms Fentiman said.

“These hubs play such a vital role in providing people with access to information, advice, workshops, local events, counselling and support.”

Ms Fentiman said the Palaszczuk Government recognised there was an increase in demand for local support services in some small communities.

The 2016-17 capital program includes extra funding for neighbourhood centre replacement and upgrades:

• $1.1 million in 2016-17 ($2.6 million in total) to replace the existing neighbourhood centre (Graham House) at Taylor Street, East Murgon which is not fit-for-purpose.

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paddocks - 6 with water troughs, 50 meg allocation, 4000 gal p/hr bore equipped, Trailco 200 traveller with hose, 23 lengths irrigation pipe with stands, irrigation flats with water

hydrants, watering points from front of property to back, steel cattle yards and crush $490,000.00

WATER VIEWS OF BJELKE PETERSEN DAM78 Acres, water views, 3 house site available - one with 180 degree water view, new front

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JUNE MURGON WEANER SALE REPORTWeaner Steers to $3.64 c/kg

Pratt Agencies yarded 1400 quality weaners at their Annual June Weaner Sale. The market for both steers & heifers was exceptional with the yarding averaging $3.32 c/kg. Buyers from NSW, Taroom, Wandoan & North & South Burnett were all keen to restock.

The Stumm Family Goomeri sold Charbray steers for $1087.00 at $3.45 c/kg. Charolais steers from M & L Bishop Kingaroy sold for $356 c/kg to return $1066.00. T & B Schulz Moffatdale sold Charolais steers for $935.00 and $3.50 c/kg. J Crawford Murgon sold Droughtmaster steers for $998.00 (3.31) & $708.00 (3.47). Brangus steers from R Sakrzewski Murgon sold for $977.00 at $3.35 c/kg. 207 kg Gelvieh cross steers from B Thun Windera sold for $941.00 at $3.33 c/kg. N Pearce Tansey sold Charbray steers for

$3.50 c/kg and $869.00. 2 pens of Charolais steers from G & J Zahl Gayndah sold for $916.00 (3.51) & $804.00 (3.64). Peenam Pastoral Manumbar sold Santa steers for $3.63 c/kg returning $885.00. Wild Horse Pastoral also sold steers for $3.63 c/kg for $807.00. J & M Zillman Gayndah sold a draft of 60 Santa steers for an average of $847.00 and $3.61 c/kg. Charbray steers a/c A & R Barsby Tansey sold for $868.00 at $3.61 c/kg. Droughtmaster steers from B& A Gannon Gayndah sold for $3.60 c/kg for $811.00. 2 pens of Charbray steers from A Marshall Nanango sold for $841.00 (3.60) & $692.00 (3.65). 204 kg Charolais steers a/c Bandamill sold for $732.00 at $3.58 c/kg. Santa cross steers from T Court Goomeri sold to $922.00 at $3.50 c/kg. Charbray steers from M Smith Gayndah sold for $742.00 at $3.51 c/kg. Waringa Breeding Co Hivesville sold a line of 95 Droughtmaster steers for an average of $682.00 and $3.56 c/kg. 70 Charbray & Brangus steers from R Randle sold to a top of $812.00, averaging $660.00 (3.45). Buddy Hunter & Family Stuart River sold Charbray steers for $723.00 and $3.55 c/kg. Yarrandoo Holdings Yarraman sold Angus cross steers for $731.00 at $3.50 c/kg. 207 kg Brahman cross steers from R Drayton Gayndah sold for $745.00 at $3.59 c/kg. R & A Bambling Wondai sold 197 kg Santa steers for $3.61 c/kg returning $711.00. M & S Kenny Gayndah sold a line of 45 Braford steers to average $732.00 at $3.52 c/kg.

G & A Sippel Murgon sold Angus cross heifers for $893.00 at $3.10 c/kg. 231 kg Charolais heifers from Kingaroy sold for $870.00 & 3.08 c/kg. 250 kg Charbray heifers ex Tansey sold for $3.14 returning $785.00. G Zahl Gayndah sold 252 kg Charolais heifers for $714.00 at $3.07 c/kg. M Kenny sold Braford heifers for $620.00 (3.14) & $516.00 (3.14). 45 Braford heifers from R & D Kenny Gayndah sold to a top of $696.00 averaging $546.00 at $3.06 c/kg. Charbray heifers from B & K King Mundubbera sold for $546.00 and $3.11 c/kg. Light Angus cross heifers from A Marshall sold for $3.25 c/kg to return $546.00. 45 Charbray & Brangus heifers from Johnstown sold to a top of $648.00 for an average of $582.00 and $3.24 c/kg.

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Congratulations to Bill and Audrey Kapernick on their 60th Wedding Anniversary.

Bill and Audrey Kapernick (nee Marquardt) were married on the 30th June 1956 at the Wondai Anglican Church and were blessed with children, Greg, Gayle and twins Scott and Craig. They made their home on the family farm at Tablelands and were in partnership with Bills other four brothers and a sister dairying, growing peanuts and grain, doing contract bailing and heading and looking after a Santa cattle stud. The home at Tablelands was the central port of call of visitors wishing to enjoy the beautiful views of Murgon and the South Burnett. Both Bill and Audrey are big on involvement in the community, Bill having served as a councilor on the Murgon Shire Council for 18 years, is a former National Serviceman, is a life member of the Murgon Cricket club, is a member of numerous

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other committees, was awarded a Citizen of the Year Award, played both tennis and football and volunteered at the Murgon Info Centre for the past 15 years. During their 60 years of marriage and not having time for a full on argument Audrey also was heavily involved with Guides, RSL Ladies Aux, visitor info centre, life member of Murgon Cricket Club, Castra Aux, P & C associations, teaching music, playing at dances with Beryl Yappa, was awarded a Rotary Pride of Workmanship Award and tendered to their four children’s needs. Life hasn’t been easy for Audrey, having to help with cattle calving while the men were away working but she came from a very tough Marquardt family who knew what rewards hard work brought. At their 60th Wedding Celebration celebrated at the Tablelands hall they once again enjoyed the company of their original wedding party plus the many relations and friends and 8 grandchildren..

Photo :- Bill and Audrey Kapernick cutting their 60th Anniversary cake

Wedding party of Bill and Audrey KapernickL to R Back:- Fred Bick, Lurline Dousi ( nee Elliott), Merv SokollL to R Front:- Glennys Woltmann ( nee Mengle) Bill Kapernick, Audrey Kapernick (nee Marquardt)

The family of Bill and Audrey KapernickPhoto :- Back L to R:- Gayle Reid (nee Kapernick), Scott Kapernick, Greg Kapernick, Lorraine Shaw (nee

Kapernick), Absent :- Craig Kapernick

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MURGON DAIRY AND HERITAGE MUSEUMVisitor numbers to the Museum have been steady with visitors coming from Victoria, South Australia various

places in Queensland and local.I am not sure if anyone wants to relive their memories of early visits to the dentist? Stella Miller from

The Country Dentist Murgon has donated the old dentist chair and X ray machine from the Murgon Surgery. These pieces of equipment along with various old instruments and books will be set up on display in a room in “Madeline’s Manor”.

Madeline’s Manor is a house which was relocated to the Museum grounds in 2011. This home was owned by Mrs Madeline Rice and was purchased by Spiritus (Anglican Church). It was donated to the Museum for removal to make way for aged care units to be built in Krebs Street Murgon.

Madeline’s Manor houses many interesting displays such as a room with an amazing collection of telephones donated by the late Mr Col Perren, a bedroom graced with clothes and furniture from bygone eras, a RSL display, a school room full of memories and much more. Well worth a visit to view the displays which have been suitably arranged. This is only one of many buildings that will take you back in time.

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Please come and visit. Can you find the hat box?? What’s that?? Come and we will show you and tell you the story about the ladies hat box.

The Museum is situated on Gayndah Road, opposite the Murgon Saleyards.Open 9.30-12.30 7 days a week. Ph 41 695001.

Joy FennellEditor: I recently visited this amazing Manor and was thrilled to see what the volunteers of the Museum have

done with the many displays, stories and photo’s , it was a real privilege to have been given this opportunity and I could have spent a day just inside this building alone, make sure you come and see what they have done, it’s a real eye opener.

COUNCIL ADOPTS THE 2016-2017 BUDGETMayor Keith Campbell has presented his first budget to Council, for implementation as of 1 July. The Local Government Act 2009 states that the budget must be prepared by the Mayor and delivered to

Councillors at least two (2) weeks before the statutory budget meeting. This legislative requirement has been met, however the contents of the budget were known by all the Councillors prior to its official adoption, as Councillors have worked together with senior staff over the last two (2) months to prepare the budget.

“The preparation of the 2016/2017 budget has once again been a difficult process as we focus on achieving a balanced budget for this financial year and for the next two (2) financial years, while endeavouring to continue to deliver on our core infrastructure assets such as roads, water and sewerage.” Mayor Campbell said.

Council has continued the strong fiscal management approach and has delivered a budget with a small operating surplus this year and into forward budgets. This result ensures Council will continue to remain sustainable and enables the absorption of any budget shocks while still providing the services expected in our communities.

While Council reviewed various options in developing its revenue strategy for 2016/2017, rate revenue is still Council’s only major and reliable source of funding. The budget provides for a 2.5% increase in our General Rate, the lowest since amalgamation and 1% less than predicted in last year’s forward estimates. “It is important to note that this increase will not be uniform across the region as the new land valuations issued by the Valuer General take effect from 1 July and directly influence the amount levied on each ratepayer.” Mayor Campbell said. “The return to the issuing of half yearly rate notices providing efficiency advantages for Council has been factored into the rate increase. In particular the financial savings of around $150,000 due to larger cash flows each six (6) months for investment as well as reduced costs for areas such as postage and printing. To assist ratepayers with the transition from quarterly notices, the discount period for the first six (6) monthly notice will be 60 days rather than 30 days which means the discount period will close late September or early October.”

Mayor Campbell explained during the budget presentation that for every $1,000 of general rates received Council spend: • $421 on the design, maintenance and renewal of our road network, it should be noted that the $200 road levy is in addition to this. • $135 on parks and recreation reserves • $62 on building and property maintenance • $42 on managing our pools and public halls • $53 on our Information, Communication and Technology • $30 on maintaining our Customer Service Centres/Administration Offices • $47 on Economic Development and

Tourism • $43 on Libraries • $60 on Corporate Governance, Finance and Human Resource Functions • $34 on Public Conveniences and Cemeteries • $23 on Pest management, not including any environmental levy projects • $25 on various community support activities, heritage and the arts. • $33 on environmental health services and compliance activities • $20 on Planning, Building and Plumbing Activities • $7 on other activities such as disaster management and indigenous affairs

For a full summary of the 2016-2017 budget please go to Council’s website www.southburnett.qld.gov.au

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Back in the Day Nice sales pitch 1953

Irish Schoolboys get their Dose of Castor Oil

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MURGON - 56 Douglas Street Ph 07 4168 1277WONDAI - 66 Mackenzie Street Ph 07 4168 5733

KINGAROY - 163 Youngman Street Ph 07 4162 4999

Come and enjoy playing cards at the Murgon Bowls Club, a favourite every Thursday morning.

Cartoons by Tony Turton

The South Burnett Veterinary Group has practices conveniently located at Murgon, Kingaroy and Wondai.

We provide a comprehensive and professional service to all species of animals, in a caring and friendly environment.

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BOOK LAUNCH WE WILL REMEMBER THEM ‘We Will Remember Them’ is an account of the South Burnett’s involvement in the Great War 1914-1918.

South Burnett Regional Council received funding from the Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program to publish short stories of local Great War Veterans. As the South Burnett is across three (3) Federal Electorates funds were received from the Flynn, Wide Bay and Maranoa Federal members.

To make the book a more thorough record of the South Burnett’s Great War involvement, the database of all South Burnett Great War Veterans, compiled by Robyn Peterson and Daun Clapperton, has been included. The work Robyn and Daun put into this project has recently been acknowledged with the receipt of one (1) of only seven (7) National RSL ‘Anzac of the Year’ Awards.

The book is an informative and captivating account of how the Great War affected the South Burnett even though the war was taking place on the other side of the world. Combining the database of ‘Every Man Remembered’ with the short stories of individual veterans, the book also provides information on the conditions of the Great War and some touching memorials of the fallen. This book records the South Burnett’s contribution and will be a permanent memorial of the sacrifice of these men and women gave for their Country and our region.

Copies of the book will be donated to the local libraries and schools. A limited number of copies will be available for purchase from the local RSL clubs.

Re elected MP Ken O’Dowd visiting Wondai, Hivesville & Proston before the election.

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ST RITA’S STUDENTS VISIT MURGON AND CHERBOURG

In the last week of Term 2, the Year 10 students from St Rita’s College were hosted by St Joseph’s Primary School and the Barambah Environmental Education Centre for their annual immersion program. St Rita’s College is an independent Catholic day school located in the northern suburbs of Brisbane and caters for girls from Year 7-12.

The one-week immersion provides Year 10 students with an opportunity to connect with a regional school and to deepen their understanding of Indigenous culture and the Indigenous experience of injustice.

The Year 10 students worked alongside the St Joseph’s students helping them with their reading, sight words, and other class activities. The girls also went on an excursion to Kingaroy with the Preps and Year Ones, and helped out at St Joseph’s sports carnival as timekeepers, cheer squad and judges. Students from both schools developed strong bonds with each other and the lower primary students were particularly happy to have the St Rita’s students on campus helping out.

The St Rita’s girls visited the Barambah Environmental Education Centre where they learnt about some of the traditions of the Indigenous people in the area; they made string using traditional methods, threw boomerangs, learnt to light fires, build shelters and tasted bush tucker. The girls also visited the Ration Shed in Cherbourg where they learnt about the history of the treatment of Indigenous people under the Protection Act.

Through the immersion program, the Year 10 students learnt to serve others and develop leadership skills. They experienced what it is like to live in a regional community, what challenges the children face, and the injustices that Indigenous people have suffered. The student’s from St Rita’s left with a deeper understanding of Indigenous culture and strong connections to the people of Murgon and Cherbourg.

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CareFlight now known as LifeFlight

For the past 35 years we’ve been saving lives and serving the community. Since 1981, we’ve provided a vital lifeline to people in need across Queensland, having flown 44,000 critical rescue missions.

An achievement which has only been possible with you, as our supporter, at our side.We’ve come along way in 35 years, we now operate 12 rescue helicopters and three air ambulance jets across

13 locations (including one in Singapore)But above all, saving lives is the core of what we do every day across our organization. After much

consideration we have decided we needed a new name that reflects this.

NEW NAME, SAME SERVICEThe change from CareFlight to Life Flight is in name only.

We remain a not for profit organization and our core mission of saving lives and serving the community, our heart and soul, won’t miss a beat.

Our pilots, crews, engineers, medical teams and support staff will retain the same purpose and the same passion as always – 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.

We retain our incredible 23 year partnership with our naming rights sponsor, RACQ, and the colours of our iconic yellow and blue helicopters will remain the same. The new name will also help clarify the difference between our service and CareFlight NSW, which has always been a separate organization to CareFlight Group Queensland.

Whilst there are some costs involved, the change has been developed as part of our normal business expenses and all of your donations will continue to directly support our community rescue service.

With your ongoing support, Life Flight will continue to provide a total blanket of care to anyone, anywhere, anytime.

I’m so excited to be joining you in this new era of our lifesaving rescue service! And I am really looking forward to getting out and meeting you all as Life Flight’s Community Engagement representative, having started with the organization on the North Coast in May. My background is with Cancer Council QLD, where I was based on the Sunshine Coast for five years. I worked closely with volunteers and the cancer community, and I remain passionate about ensuring patients and families get the support and medical help they need during their cancer journey.

I feel exactly the same way about LifeFlight. Every person has the right to receive medical care when needed and a chance to live a full and healthy life. Our ultimate goal is to save lives – anyone, anywhere, anytime; and I am thrilled to be working with you all.

Jodie Durkin.Editors comment: Organizer Sheryl Barker from the little farming area of Monogorilby, advised me that at

their recent camp kitchen in the bush they raised $2498.00 for Care Flight, and wished to say many thanks to all involved and a fantastic effort from their small community.

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Lily Ponds A-La Carte Licensed RestaurantOpen to the Public Mon- Thurs nights from 6.00pm

Bookings preferred- ph: 4168 1400.

Noel Selway, organiser of Wondai’s Reserve forces Day, relaxing at the Wondai RSL after the Service.

There I was, sitting at the bar, staring at my drink, when a large, trouble-making biker steps up next to me, grabs my drink and gulps it down in one swig.

“Well, whatcha gonna do about it ?” he says menacingly, as I burst into tears. “Come on, man,” the biker says, “I didn’t think you’d CRY. I can’t stand to see a man crying.” “This is the worst day of my life,” I say. “I’m a complete failure. I was late to a meeting and my boss fired me.

When I went to the parking lot, I found my car had been stolen and I don’t have any insurance. I left my wallet in the cab I took home. I found my wife in bed with another man... and then my dog bit me.

So I came to this bar to work up the courage to put an end to it all, I buy a drink, I drop a capsule in and sit here watching the poison dissolve; and then you show up and drink the whole damn thing !!

But Hell, enough about me, how are you doing ?”

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SMASHING THE GLASS CEILINGMeet Queensland’s oldest registered teacher

Lillian Shelton

When Lillian Shelton started teaching in the 1940s, there were no female principals.She was once asked by a male colleague, “If you were a principal, what would you do about the boys’ toilets?”“What you do about the girls’ toilets,” she replied matter-of-factly.Lillian went on to become not only a principal, but an Inspector of Schools.In 1974, she was appointed as the first female District Inspector of Schools in the state.Today, at 92, she is Queensland’s oldest registered teacher.She has witnessed extraordinary changes since the 1940s.Back then teachers were only given only one year’s training before being placed in their home town, when

possible, to teach for a year. After that, they were often sent to one-teacher schools.“It was like being thrown into the deep end because you were on your own; nobody came near you, nobody

helped you. There were no advisory teachers, so you were just plonked there. You sank or swam,” Lillian says.“And you learned fast I tell you, because they were all one-teacher schools and you would have anything up

to 25 kids and you would have ... at least five different levels, or six different levels to teach.”

At her first one-teacher school at Mt Sibley, on the Darling Downs, there were 19 horses and 22 children. Young teachers had to board with families in the area.

“I think back on the days of the one-teacher schools – they were terribly lonely. I was just dependent on farming families to put me up. There was no public transport and then few young teachers had cars. So I was dependent on the family to go anywhere,” Lillian says.

“Sometimes you would have to be in a meeting where they discussed who was going to have the teacher next, which was not very nice,” she says, before breaking out into laughter at the ridiculousness of it.

“You just had to deal with it. You had to learn to be tough.”

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SMASHING THE GLASS CEILINGBetween 1943 and 1972 Lillian worked in dozens of schools as a teacher, relieving teacher and principal.After a stint as a teacher in the UK, her excellence was recognised when in 1963 she was asked to be the first

principal of the Charters Towers School of the Air – the second School of the Air in Queensland.In 1973, while Principal of The Hall Girls and Infants School in Rockhampton, she was asked to be an

Acting Inspector of Schools in Maryborough. The following year she made state history when she was named Queensland’s first female District Inspector of Schools (primary) for the Western Queensland region, based in Mount Isa.

“I was a bit over-awed, but I managed all right because I had an enormous grounding after teaching so many classes in one-teacher schools, and then coming through with diverse experience as a principal. I was used to taking responsibility for a whole school,” she says.

“It was the men who had the problem. They were wide-eyed with wonder that this would ever, ever happen. Nobody ever thought there would be female principals or female Inspectors. We broke the mould.”

The Mount Isa District at the time stretched from Mornington Island down to Birdsville, the full length of the state. Her office was in Longreach.

“I did a lot of flying,” she says.She retired as the District Inspector of Schools in Gympie in 1983.ALWAYS A TEACHERLillian says while some teachers and principals had a fear of Inspectors, she always saw her role as helping

and supporting school staff, and she believes the education system is worse off for abolishing the role.The demise of the Inspectorate, the inability of some children to read despite years of schooling, teacher

training, individualised teaching and instilling in children the joy of reading are just some of the issues Lillian is passionate about.

Since retiring she has been involved in religious education in the Gympie area and once a year attends a primary school to adjudicate a speaking competition, which makes her miss teaching.

“I itch to do that sometimes – just to stand in the classroom and teach something,” she says.

“It’s just having a rapport with those kids.“There is one word that describes teaching

– it is a relationship, that’s what it is, it’s a relationship.

“You set up a relationship between you and those children and they have to respect that, and you have to respect them.”

She says a great teacher is someone who is stable within themselves and well qualified, “a person with empathy and intelligence and a concern for individual children, rather than a concern for subject matter. Subject matter

counts, but if you are a teacher and you only go in to deliver subject matter, then you are not getting there.”“A student isn’t just someone to whom you deliver subject matter; each student is the important person in the

classroom, and the teacher’s job is to make sure that each person understands and progresses.”At 92, Lillian remains on the Register of Teachers because she continues to do work in the education area, and,

when it comes down to it, she is a teacher.“When I was five I said to my mother ‘I want to be a teacher’, and I just was,” she says.“I like things done well and organised well. In a school you can’t muck around; you have to be on top of things;

you have to know exactly what you are doing and where your curriculum is going; and you have to know your children and make sure they get there – that’s the main thing.”

• The oldest registered teacher in Queensland who is still undertaking paid work in schools is Brisbane Grammar School Latin teacher Don Barrett, who is 86 years old.

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Photo above : L-R Merle Delaney, Monica O’Shea (nee Geraghty) and Lillian Shelton at the Murgon State School Centenary in Murgon on 20th April 2008.

Councillor Portfolio June Reports are now available on Council’s Website:

Portfolio Councillor Website Link Economic Development, Governance & Communications Mayor Keith Campbell http://www.southburnett.qld.gov.au/mayor-keith-campbell

NRM, Parks & Indigenous Affairs Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff http://www.southburnett.qld.gov.au/cr-kathy-duff

Planning and Property Cr Terry Fleischfresser http://www.southburnett.qld.gov.au/cr-terry-fleischfresser

Water, Waste Water, Waste Management, Sport & Recreation Cr Roz Frohloff http://www.southburnett.qld.gov.au/cr-roz-frohloff

Finance, ICT and Human Resources Cr Ros Heit http://www.southburnett.qld.gov.au/cr-ros-heit

Roads and Drainage Cr Gavin Jones http://www.southburnett.qld.gov.au/cr-gavin-jones

Community & Health Services and The Arts Cr Danita Potter http://www.southburnett.qld.gov.au/cr-danita-potter

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MEN WANTEDThe Social Ball Room Dance Group holds Learn to dance & social dance classes 3pm every Thursday at the

SB PCYC in Macalister St Murgon or just come and enjoy their company with a cuppa (cost is just $4). There’s lots of fun and a great way to release your tensions by way of dance said Jenny DeJong. The dance group regularly visit Southern Cross Care Murgon Castra “Residential Care” on a monthly basis to the delight of the many residents who love to join in.

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EULOGY FOR DUDLEY SIPPEL Dudley Francis Sippel was born on the 15th June 1929 at Marburg hospital, the third child to Francis William

Sippel and his wife Matilda Hermoine (nee Maroske). He was baptised in the Frenchton Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Marburg on the 21st of July 1929 by Pastor HE Temme.

He lived his early years at Mt Tarampa and at the age of 4 years he moved with his parents and his brother Ren and sister Beatrice to the farm at Moffatdale. Dudley began his schooling at Moffatdale State School in 1935 and attended until he was 14 years old and couldn’t wait to leave to take up working on the land. To work the farm in the early days they used horses then later a tractor with spiked wheels, then eventually a grey Fergy tractor. Dudley soon learnt from his father how to till the soil, grow potatoes, Lucerne and many other crops.

In his later teens he joined junior farmers and in 1949 he won the Murgon Silver Jubilee Show Junior Farmers Competition. He helped his Uncle Fred Sippel with grooming his jersey cattle ready for showing at local and Brisbane shows.

In November 1951 he met Gladys Bond at Arthur and Amy Bond’s wedding. That night he went home and he told his mother that he knew he was going to marry Gladys one day. They got engaged on the 24th May 1952 and he married his soul mate Gladys on the 22nd November 1952. The marriage of Dudley and Gladys was blessed with the birth of 5 children. Julie, Jennifer, Murray, Jacqui and Leisa.

Together Dudley and Gladys worked side by side on their farm growing potatoes, lucerne and onions. Harvest time with the spuds & onions involved employing a lot of people over the years. Murray remembers when the meatworks closed down in the 80’s that many of the people who lost their jobs there came and worked on the farm for them during harvest.

His other love was cricket, in his teenage years he & his brother Ren used to ride their bikes to Redgate to play cricket. On the way home they used to shelter under the windmill tank at Steinhardts road out of the thunderstorms and sometimes they could shelter there for up to two hours before they made it home safely. In 1973 he also enjoyed playing cricket for a couple of seasons with Kumbia in the Saturday afternoon competition with his cousin Ivan Sippel. He then joined the Murgon team and had many happy years being Captain of that team. He became a life member and patron of the Murgon cricket club in 1974.

Dudley’s love for potato growing became more important than playing cricket as he had a young family to support. However his cricket mates Les Reddacliff, Trevor Holznagel, Roy Latham and Alan Fowler wanted him to

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be able to continue playing cricket with them on the weekends. So they set up work lights on the back of the potato harvester so they could dig potatoes at night. Between them, they would come out to the farm after their usual work day to help pick potatoes for 3-4 hours a night just so that Dudley could play cricket on the weekend with them. This was an example of the mateship and the important friendships that were shared & treasured by Dudley.

In the early 70’s daughter Julie applied to become an air hostess and Dudley didn’t want her to leave home so he bought her a dress shop in town. The shop operated from 1973 to1977 and he enjoyed going on ‘buying trips’ with Julie. In particular he loved watching the models on the catwalk and one particular trip he ended up buying the whole line of clothing that Julie only intended buying a small sample of.

When Julie & Chris were living in Edenhope, Victoria, Dudley, Glady, Jacqui & Leisa enjoyed a month’s holiday with them and this was Dudley’s first & last time flying in a jet plane. Holidays were not high on Dudley’s agenda, but after Dudley’s heart attack in 1980 he decided twelve months later in 1981 it was time for a new adventure. So Glady, Leisa and he, set off on a road trip to Canberra and Victoria with Des, Lorraine and Kerry Sippel for an entire month, and no flying.

Having had 2 larger holidays they became fewer and far between. With Glady saying “Dudley we are going on holidays”, Dudley would agree and drop us off at our holiday destination and proceed home, returning the following weekend to pick us up. Holidays would only interfere with potato work! He always loved black soil between his toes rather than sand.

In 1994 Dudley & Glady semi retired and sold the home farm to Murray & Kate and bought a small block of land on Tipperary Road where Dudley continued to grow a few spuds and Lucerne.

He always loved his church and loved singing in the choirs. He held positions in the Church for many years as Chairman of St Pauls Lutheran Church Murgon from about 1974 to the early 1980’s. Until his first heart attack at 51 years of age, he was blessed with reasonable health up until the last couple of years.

Together Dudley and Gladys share 10 grand children and 6 great grand children. Their life has been rich with treasured memories and Dudley’s life was one of great achievement, hardwork, strong friendships and infinite love. Dudley’s family have set up an email account for people who knew him to send through their memories and stories. Those who knew Dudley are invited to send them an e-mail with your stories to memoriesofdudleysippel29@gmail.com

Photo: Dudley and Glady Sippel at their 60th Wedding Anniversary Editors footnote: Sadly, Dudley Francis Sippel born 15th June 1929 passed away 8th July 2016, aged 87

years. The short verse of “God made a Farmer” read at his funeral was so fitting of Dudley’s life. In 2014 in Kingaroy Hospital Dudley was given 24 hours to live, next morning the Doctor commented I now believe the story in the bible concerning a man called Lazarus as Dudley had rallied around over night and went on to live and be cared for by his loving wife for the next 2 1/2 years. He was also a life member of the Murgon show society and Dudley and Glady were proud to be patron and patroness of the Murgon Show Society. Dudley commonly referred to as “The Spud Man” was more than just a friend, he was always involved with sport and the Murgon Show and loved exhibiting hay, chaff, potatoes and onions and at the show this year he commented to me “isn’t this awful, hardly any hay or produce in this pavilion and we have great farmers around here”.

Well I challenge the Murgon Show Society and all our local farmers, schools and home gardeners to compete and fill the pavilion in a “Dudley Sippel Memorial Farmers Comp” in 2017.

Just imagine if every producer, school or home gardener just gave three bales of hay, a selection from their grain crop, a few carrots, lettuce, beetroots, tomatoes, cotton, potatoes and onions etc how Dudley’s happy dreams could become a reality. The produce could either be returned to its owner, or auctioned off in front of the grandstand before the night program with the proceeds going to the Murgon Show Society or a charitable organization.

Come on Murgon we can do it for Dudley!

Men of League Gympie Committee, Date Claimer for our July Kick Off meetingWhen: Sunday 24th July from 1pm. Where: Jack Stokes Oval, Cost: $25 plus ground admissionThis will be held in conjunction with the Intrust Super Cup game between the Sunshine Coast Falcons and the

Tweed Heads Seagulls. Guest speaker will be advised closer to the date.More information: Ross Groundwater 0408 825 466, Greg Pountney 0432 397 974

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STEM Club Lego competition

On the last day of term 2, the Wondai State School STEM club held a Lego competition open from years 1 to 9. Students competed against each other in their different Club levels to create something beginning with b, a rainbow, a flower, and a recognisable animal within a time limit of a couple of minutes. 24 students used their creativity and imagination under the pressure of the ticking clock. It was great to see so many students attend.Winners of the competition

Best construction creating something beginning with ‘b’Faith Robertson Year 1 – 3 Peter Bhaktavatsalam Year 4 – 6Best construction of a rainbowRihanni Miller Year 1 – 3 Jeremiah Beasley-Keyes Year 4 – 6Best construction of a recognisable animalSonny Tyson Year 1 – 3 Chantel McWilliam Year 4 - 6Best construction of a flowerNathan Ord Year 1 – 3 Chantel McWilliam Year 4 – 6.

Winners received a small lego character and everyone received a certificate for their participation on parade. Think lego is just child’s play – think again!

Lego provides tools that develop lateral thinking in a fun environmentIt teaches kids to think in three dimensions, It improves literacy as kids work with instructions, It develops

problem-solving, organization, and planning by construction, It improves creativity, It enhances communication and critical thinking, It boosts kids motor development.

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GOOMERI’SSergeant Warren Lohmann

retires after 34 years.Warren you have done us proud, we will miss you and

the friendly wave as you patrolled the Burnett Highway. Put your feet up and enjoy your retirement with your

wife Julie. We look forward to catching up with you at your

community thanks and retirement function in Goomeri on Saturday 13th August .

Sergeant retires after 34 years service to Goomeri

On April 16, 1982, then Senior Constable Warren James Lohmann arrived in Goomeri to take up duties at the local police station.

To take you back; in 1982 Malcolm Fraser was Prime Minister of Australia, Brisbane was preparing to host the Commonwealth Games and the Wivenhoe Dam was still under construction. And I, his current Senior Constable, was still three years away from entering this world (as I like to regularly remind Sergeant Lohmann).

Fast forward 34 years and the now Officer in Charge Sergeant Warren Lohmann is still in Goomeri serving the community he chose to call home for more than three decades. In that time Sergeant Lohmann, or simply Warren as the locals call him, has raised three wonderful children and married his wife Julie.

Warren was inducted into the Queensland Police Force (as it was in those days) on December 10, 1976 and served in Tewantin, Cooroy, Townsville and Murgon before landing in Goomeri. In 1992 Warren was promoted to Sergeant Officer in Charge of Goomeri Station and knowing he was onto a good thing laid down roots and didn’t leave until his retirement.

During his time in Goomeri he has guided the community through many challenging times including the loss of the area’s primary industry in the Murgon meatworks, and the devastating 2011 & 2013 floods. Warren has been an invaluably active participant in numerous community groups, events and organisations in the local community over the years including the Goomeri State School Adopt-a-Cop, coaching junior sport, local Lions club, Freemasons, the famous Goomeri Pumpkin Festival and many more.

He is a highly respected member of this small community and his local knowledge and dedication to the town will be greatly missed.

Warren’s 34 year tenure at Goomeri has been one of the longest periods of continuous service in the Queensland Police Service’s history; an achievement that is not possible without the wholehearted support of the local community who have always had a familiar face to turn to in their hour of need.

Warren has not turned up to work every day for the last 34 years because he had to, but because he loves it. After 40 years of service to the people of Queensland the time has now come for Warren to call it quits and enjoy his long retirement with his wife Julie.

Warren and Julie are retiring to the family farm to watch the grass grow, have the occasional glass of wine and enjoy the next phase of their lives together.

A community thanks and retirement function will be held in Goomeri Saturday 13th August at 06:00pm at the Goomeri Show Grounds pavilion Laird Street, Goomeri.

It will be a two course dinner (main and dessert) $20 per person plus a $5 per person door fee for a door prize and raffle. The money is all payable on the night (note - children’s prices still to be determined). Dinner is optional to those who would like to eat, however RSVP for catering purposes is greatly appreciated.

Local businesses in Goomeri will have further information and an RSVP form to be completed. Otherwise to RSVP please contact Trish Macarthur of the Goomeri Show Society on 4168 4023 or 0419 720 407.

For further details please contact Goomeri Police Station.Senior Constable James Weimar

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NYC street near Central Park 1900

Local Farmers enjoyed their trip to Farmfest courtesy of the South Burnett Regional Council and several State Government Departments who were part of the Community Drought Relief program.

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Wondai & Proston Lion’s Changeover with the two newly elected Presidents: L to R Wondai, Doug Wells, District Governor Jan Barsby & Prostons Reynold Dionysius

QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST 2016

Congratulations to this year’s recipientsMEMBER (AM)

In the General Division of the Order of AustraliaThe Queen’s Birthday 2016 Honours List

Brother Daniel Edwin HollambyMarist Brothers, Santa Teresa, Alice Springs. NT. 0872

For significant service to primary education, particularly in Indigenous communities, through

senior teaching and leadership positions.Service includes:

Has been a teacher and principal for over 40 years across New South Wales, Queensland and Northern

Territory schools, including as: Principal, Ltyentye Apurte Catholic School (LACS), Santa Teresa, Alice Springs, since 2013Principal, St Joseph’s Primary School, Murgon, QLD, 2007-2012Principal, St Thomas More Primary School, Sunshine Beach. QLD. 2000-2006Principal, St Ignatius Primary School, Bourke, NSW, 1993-1998

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PROJECTS COMPLETED

MURGON MENS SHED

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2016 MURGON GOLF CLUB - HOLDEN SCRAMBLE

Ross Jeffs, Phil Stern, Craig Sanders and Tony Abbott from Nanango heading to the 9th green.A large field of local players including visitors from Goomeri, Kingaroy, Nanango, Blackbutt, Gayndah

and Wondai enjoyed the beautiful weather for golf, playing in the 2016 Murgon Holden Scramble. The course is immaculately kept and the greens would try out some of the leading professional players. Golf carts, now available for hire, complemented the day and could be seen all over the grounds. Sponsor Clifton Motors supplied a sausage sizzle lunch and a much sort after refreshing drink from the bar.

The local winners of this year’s Murgon Holden Scramble will play in The Holden Scramble Regional Finals, the second level of competition in the Holden Scramble and consist of qualifying teams from local Holden Scramble events, teaming up with their PGA Club Professional or an “adopt-a-pro” to make a team of five.

The Regional Final series is held throughout October each year. Each Regional Final participant receives a Regional Final shirt and gift, and play for an extensive prize table including the trip of a lifetime to the event finale, the Holden Scramble Championship Final.

Holden Scramble Regional Finals are conducted at some of the premier golf courses Australia has to offer and are determined by the PGA Events Division, Qualifying teams are allocated and notified of Regional Final venues in early September.

And the Winners of this year’s Murgon Holden Scramble below are all smiles.L-R: Steven Alexander, Bradley Alexander, Craig Klibbe and Kurt McArthur.

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Members of Murgon Neighbourhood Watch with the new equipment, namely a new lap top computer and a Trail Camera that can be installed any where there is continual trouble in a street or neighbourhood. The new equipment has been obtained through a government grant and is available for use anywhere in the community. Our next meeting is at the Murgon Police Station on 29th August. All welcome.

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Application for funding now openFind out if your organisation is eligible for funding of up to $100,000 to help with facility development under

Round 5 of the Get Playing Places and Spaces program; or up to $7,500 for projects that improve participation opportunities under Round 5 of the Get Going Clubs program. What funding is available?

Organisations are eligible for funding up to a maximum of $100,000 (GST exclusive). Applicants will need to contribute a minimum of 20 per cent to the total eligible project costs.

What projects are eligible? Organisations can apply for funding for only ONE project. An eligible project can be made up of any

combination of the following components up to a maximum of $7,500 (GST exclusive):▲ Education and training▲ Equipment▲ Participation

Projects should address the identified need and meet the program objectives to:▲ enable local sport and recreation organisations to deliver projects that improve participation opportunities.▲ develop the capacity of sport and recreation organisations to deliver participation opportunities.

Applications close 1 September 2016Announcement of successful projects in November 2016Successful projects commence 1 January 2017.Need further information? For further information on the funding program, contact your local Sport and Recreation Services Advisor on

1300 656 191. The funding information package and application forms are available at the Sport and Recreation website at www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/getinthegame/.

New Cherbourg Council and South Burnett Regional Council share an introductory meeting & luncheon.

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MURGON BOWLS CLUB PRESIDENTS DAY

The colourful uniforms, great weather for bowls and a huge collection of players had the rinks full at Murgon for their Allen Mitchell Presidents Day recently, with sixteen teams competing, many coming from adjoining clubs including Wondai, Goomeri and Tansey.

Winners on the day were Ray Currie, Julianne Maples, Neil Chauvoei with Colin Rewald skipper,

Runners up being Brian Emmerton, Bev Heness, Betty Cook with Ray Hooper as skipper.

Our newly elected MP for Wide Bay Llew O’Brian with Nigel Scullion Senator for the Northern Territory and Minister for Indigenous Affairs who announced funding for :

Extra lighting • Safer streets at Murgon improving opportunities for small business and improving community safety, with $396,698 committed for CCTV cameras, • Assistance for Murgon Men’s Shed, with $25,000 committed to extending the shed to accommodate more activities; • Better community events at Murgon, with $20,000 committed for a new acoustic ceiling at the PCYC.

Photo L-R: Leo Geraghty (President Murgon Business & Development Assoc Inc), Councillor Kathy Duff, Minister Nigel Scullion, MP Llew O’Brian, (Relieving Officer in charge Murgon Police) Rick Christianson.

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NATIONAL SENIORSThe next coach trip will be held on Thursday 21st July and is to Oakey visiting Wellcamp Airport, RSL for lunch,

then the Army Aviation Museum leaving Murgon at 7.30am picking up to Cooyar, cost $57 P/P.The next meeting of Murgon & District Branch of National Seniors will be held on Thursday 18th August at the

Murgon Bowls Club for the Annual General Meeting, all members are requested to attend.

The next photo competition is Grand Old Homes of Qld. If you are having a transport problem coming on our coach trips or attending meetings please mention same

when making a booking with Paula (President Ph 41683114) or Trisha (Publicity Officer Ph 41681604).

The new archway at the entrance to the Murgon Services Club

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PLEASE WELCOME NEW STAFF MEMBERS AT ST JOSEPH’S MURGON

Tracey Gerrard – Acting APRE: Tracey has recently taken on the role of Acting Assistant Principal Religious Education. Tracey has been a teacher since 2002 and before that worked as a registered nurse and midwife. She enjoys water sports, in particular kayaking and surfing, and was involved in surf lifesaving and nippers while living at Rainbow Beach. Tracey also enjoys travelling overseas and visiting the Sunshine Coast.

Olivia Holmes – Prep: Olivia grew up on the Sunshine Coast and moved to Murgon this year to teach Prep. This is Olivia’s first year of teaching. Olivia has travelled around Australia and many parts of the world with her family. She believes that travel broadens your mind and opens your eyes to other cultures. Something not many people know about Olivia is that she likes to challenge herself so she learnt how to ride a unicycle.

Megan Housden – Year 1: Megan was born and raised in Townsville and is drawn to living and working in a rural setting. Megan enjoys practising yoga and spending time outside with horses. Since moving to Murgon, Megan has also been enjoying visiting Alicia’s Hair and Beauty Worx for some pampering.

Vikki Knight – Year 3: Vikki was born and raised in Kingaroy. She had a career in business management and human resources management before turning her hand to teaching. Vikki has experience teaching all year levels from Prep through to Year 10, and is also a Marriage Celebrant. Vikki enjoys cycling, cooking, golf and fishing. She taught drama at St Joseph’s in term 1 and is now enjoying teaching Year 3.

Carmel Hunter – Year 4: Carmel has taught every year level from Prep to Year 8. Carmel and her family, including 3 daughters, originated from a cold mountain range in country Kilmore, Victoria. Carmel’s eldest daughter also lives in Murgon with her husband and first baby. Carmel applied for a position at St Joseph’s after visiting the Ration Shed. She has a passion for Aboriginal Art and would like to learn more about Indigenous culture. Carmel also likes English, Music and Theatre.

Wondai Regional Art Gallery. August 2016 Exhibition‘South Burnett High School Art Competition’

For the month of August the gallery will be hosting the South Burnett High School Art Competition. The whole gallery will be filled with a variety of art from our students from our local High Schools.

There are sections for Juniors (Years 7, 8, & 9) and also for Seniors (Years 10, 11 & 12). We have a 2D division which covers all paintings, a 3D division which covers sculpture, pottery and paper mache etc. We also have a theme section which is titled “Burnett Places & Spaces” and

is open to 2D or 3D pieces. Prizemoney for First, Second and Third will be awarded for all sections. A Perpetual Trophy will be awarded to the winning school.

Entry forms are available at your local high school or Wondai Regional Art Gallery.Kidz Corner: Proston State School Opening Night: Friday 5th August 2016, from 6pm. $5.00 entry includes Hot & Cold Supper & Punch Wine will be served by Clovely Estate, Live Entertainment The exhibition will remain in the Gallery from the 5th to the 27th August 2016. The Wondai Regional Art Gallery is open 7 days a week, 10.00am till 4.00pm. Free Entry.

Telephone: 07 4168 5926 or email wondaiartgallery@southburnett.qld.gov.au

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BEEBOT LESSON FROM PREPS TO KINDY KIDS IN WONDAI

The Prep students at Wondai State School had some very excited visitors in the last week of school in Term 2. Kindy kids, staff and some parents from Mother Kates Early Learning Centre came to visit the Preppies for a few lessons on coding and robotics. Teachers Mrs Butler and Miss Hindmarsh directed the very eager Preppies to complete three rotation activities with a kindy buddy on how to program a little BeeBot robot.

Kindy kids pretended to be BeeBot robots and followed the verbal directions of their Preppie buddy to reach the flower. They also worked with their buddies on the iPad BeeBot app to program directions for the digital BeeBot through various levelled mazes. The final rotation was a mini competition to see which buddy pair could get their BeeBot robot to reach its little house. Throughout the hands on rotation activities, all the students were enhancing their language and numeracy skills by giving and following directions, using positional language and counting. They also strengthened their fine and gross motor skills. All the students had fun with the introductory lesson to coding and robotics and responded with enthusiasm and excitement.

Thanks to the generous donation from the Wondai State School P & C towards the exciting new coding and robotics resources for the new Technology and Resource Centre.

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Murgon Feeder Steers - $3.47 c/kg

Numbers totalled just under 1000 in Murgon on Tuesday 5TH July for the fortnightly sale. All descriptions sold to a very firm & dear market. Cattle were drawn from Eidsvold, Mundubbera, Monogorilby, Gayndah, Mt Perry, Kingaroy, Boondooma & local areas.

Red Poll Bullocks a/c L Yesberg sold to $3.21 c/kg for $1914.00. Bulls topped at $2.70 c/kg and $2590.00, with heavy Bulls averaging $2.38 c/kg. Cows over 500 kg sold to $2.63 c/kg averaging $2.50 c/kg. Cows in the 400 – 500 kg range averaged $2.27

c/kg selling to $2.51 c/kg. Lighter Cows under 400 kg sold to $2.25 c/kg top. Heavy Export Heifers topped at $3.08 c/kg and $1590.00. 408 kg Santa steers from L & T Smith Goomeri sold to $1419.00 and $3.47 c/kg. G & K Cochrane Sandy

Creek Nanango sold British cross steers for $3.45 c/kg for $1575.00. 412 kg Santa steers from Perkins & Alford Kilkivan sold for $1390.00 at $3.37 c/kg. G & F Stumm Goomeri sold 427 kg Charolais steers for $1415.00 and $3.31 c/kg. E, A & A Randle Hivesville sold 364 kg Angus cross steers for $1239.00 and $3.64 c/kg. 407 kg Droughtmaster cross steers from R & K Nugent Merlwood sold for $1341.00 at $3.29 c/kg. 374 kg Santa steers from A &K Zerner Murgon sold for $3.30 c/kg returning $1236.00. A & L Wilkins Murgon sold 375 kg Santa cross steers for $3.20 c/kg and $1200.00. R & F Nichol Durong sold 2 pens of Charbray weaner steers for $945.00 (3.59) & $929.00 (3.59). B & A Gannon Gayndah sold 228 kg Droughtmaster weaner steers for $3.33 c/kg for $759.00. 220 kg Hereford cross steers from Hivesville sold for $3.29 c/kg returning $724.00. L Stumm Goomeri sold Charbray weaner steers for $$872.00 at $3.20 c/kg. Light Brangus weaner steers from Gayndah sold to $3.44 c/kg and $444.00.

387 kg Droughtmaster cross heifers from GMC Pastoral Manumbar sold for $1199.00 at $3.08 c/kg. Brangus heifers a/c I Francis Wondai sold for $3.08 c/kg and $1029.00. 337 kg Droughtmaster heifers a/c Stead & Thornhill Manyung sold to $1012.00 at $3.00 c/kg. L & R Newton Manyung sold Brahman cross heifers for $724.00 at $3.08 c/kg. 240 kg weaner heifers from Tranton Pty Ltd sold for $737.00 at $3.07 c/kg. Lighter Angus weaner heifers from Memerambi sold to $609.00 at $3.10 c/kg. Most lighter heifers sold in the $2.80 - $3.10 c/kg bracket.

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MURGON JUDO CLUB, SPECIAL JUDO AFTERNOON

Murgon Judo Club Inc. would like to formally thank Cr Roz Frohloff from the South Burnett Regional Council and Bill Stewart from Dep of Nat Parks, Sport & Racing Bundaberg for attending our Special Judo Afternoon where we were able to thank Bill for his help with getting a Get Going Grant of $7500.00.

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The afternoon was very successful due to the help of Russell Luck from Raw IT who with help from one of our local State High School students Liam O’Loughlin who helped in setting up and signing people up to the Get Started Program. Thank you to Liz and her son who helped to pack everything up.

We were very proud to point out that we were the first Qld Judo club to reach Level 3 Good Sports Club which is the highest level, and explain the benefits the program provided.

Finally, I would like to personally thank the Bendigo Community Bank for their generous donation of caps and water bottles which were handed out to the children who loved them, great to see you in Murgon, Bendigo Bank!

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Kathy’s CommentsCouncil’s BudgetThe highlight of the budget this year was the decision to put more of our capital works money into gravel resheeting on our rural roads. I am pleased that the new Council has listened to the ratepayer’s concerns about roads. We will also be doing an external audit of the road operations to look at ways to improve our efficiency and productivity into the future. Marshlands Bridge on the Silverleaf Rd will be replaced and a side track is included in the project so the road will remain open while work is completed. Stonelands bridge will also be completed. There will be upgrades of paths and lighting in Murgon Rotary Youth Park and Railway Park toilet refurbishment in Proston. There are also funds for the redevelopment of the Murgon Cemetery. Council is partnering with the Murgon Tennis Club, Tennis Australia and the Department of Sport & Rec in a project to install lights and resurface the Murgon tennis courts. We also plan to install a new bathroom at Boondooma Hometead Caretakers Cottage. A really exciting project is the upgrades to Murgon, Nanango and Wondai Waste Water Treatment Plants to allow for Class A recycled water. This will be a great opportunity for some of the sporting clubs to work with Council to use recycled water rather than treated water which should be a more affordable option.Reserve Forces DayI would like to particularly congratulate Noel Selway and Wally Knight on this very special day for Wondai. I don’t think there are many opportunities anywhere else to pay tribute to our Reserve Forces so hats off to these men for organising this very worthwhile day to honour our Reserve Forces.Margaret Westerman’s FarewellI would like to pay tribute to this wonderful lady who has been an amazing asset to Proston as the librarian for many years. Margaret is not leaving Proston except to travel and I wish her well in her retirement. Margaret will be replaced by Julie Manning who has big shoes to fill but I know she will do an excellent job in her new role.Farmfest TripI am pleased that Council was able to organise a trip to Farmfest for our farmers through State Government Drought Relief Funding. I hopped on board one of the five buses that headed to Toowoomba for a day out. Thanks also to Agforce for sponsoring a free lunch. It was a great opportunity for our hard working farmers to spend the day with other South Burnett farmers on the bus trip as well as have a look around Farmfest. I have had great feedback about the trip and it would be good if we could somehow find a way to make this happen again into the future.Wondai Street SprintsI had the special privilege of officially opening this inaugural event. I think the whole community should be extremely proud of the success of the weekend. There were thousands of people and lots of interest. Some of us were lucky enough to get a lap in some very fast cars for a thrill of a lifetime!!National General AssemblyI had the privilege of travelling with Mayor Campbell to Canberra to join with other Mayors and Deputy Mayors at an

assembly to discuss current and future initiatives for Local Government at a national level. It was a great opportunity to advocate for the South Burnett and we made some really good contacts which we have followed up already in particular with the National Heavy Vehicle Transport Regulators and movements of livestock and freight in and out of our region.Purser’s Travel and CruiseIt is fantastic to see another business open in Murgon and I was pleased to help cut the ribbon to officially open the extensions. It was great to see a large crowd join to celebrate the success of the Dascombe family with this great new asset for Murgon and our region.Boondooma Homestead Scots in the BushThe 18th to the 21st of August is the celebration of everything Scottish including the history of the Homestead which was settled by three Scotsman. Make sure you put the date aside for an opportunity to hear the bagpipes, wear some tartan and sample a taste of haggis!!

Contact Details and Meeting OpportunitiesAs always I am working on following up jobs and concerns that have been brought to my attention. Please contact me if you have an issue or wish to make an appointment to meet at your place or at the Murgon Council Office.Cr Kathy Duff (Division 5) South Burnett Regional CouncilPhone 07 41680225 or 0437020705 or email kduff@southburnett.qld.gov.au

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We sadly mourn the loss of :WHITBOURNE, Lester Ray, Late of Bindoy, the Philippines, formerly of Murgon.SMITH, Shaun Douglas, Late of MurgonSIPPEL, Dudley Francis, Late of MurgonW E N C K, Hilda, Late of WondaiL I T Z O W, Melba Joyce, Late of WondaiG L E N N, Janet Elizabeth, Late of WondaiCOLEMAN, Irene Mary Elizabeth, Late of St. Vincents ILO, Mitchelton formerly GoomeriVINSON, Marilyn Dawn , late of Maryborough formerly of Murgon.

Who was Mr Gorsky? Time to get foxes and wolves out of the hen

house, A little bit of wonderful trivia.On July 20th 1969, as commander of the Apollo

11 Lunar Module, Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the moon. His first words after stepping on the moon, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Were televised to earth and heard by millions. But, just before he re-entered the lander, he made the enigmatic remark “Good luck, Mr Gorsky”.

Many people at Nasa thought it was a casual remark concerning some rival Soviet Cosmonaut, however upon checking, there was no Gorsky in either the Russian or American space programs.

Over the years, many people questioned Armstrong as to what the ‘Good luck Mr Gorsky” statement meant, but Armstrong always just smiled.

On July 5th 1995, in Tampa Bay, Florida, while answering questions following a speech, a reporter brought up the 26 year old question about Mr Gorsky and this time he finally responded because Mr Gorsky had just died, so Neil Armstrong felt he could now answer the question.

Who was Mr Gorsky? In 1938, When Neil Armstrong was a kid in a

small mid-western town, he was playing baseball with a friend in the backyard. His friend hit the ball, which landed in his neighbours yard by their bedroom window. His neighbours were Mr and Mrs Gorsky.

As he leaned down to pick up the ball, young Armstrong heard Mrs Gorsky shouting at Mr Gorsky,

Sex! You want Sex?! You’ll get Sex when the kid next door walks on the moon!

It broke the place up. TRUE OR FALSE (read the answer on page 46)

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WHY CAN’T THE CHURCHES WORK TOGETHER?

Well, actually they do and the churches in our part of the South Burnett work together very well. The Barambah Ministers’ Association (BMA) meet together on the first Tuesday of each month and do a whole lot more than just drink coffee and eat scones. The BMA has representatives from most of the churches in Murgon, Wondai and the surrounding areas with 12-15 clergy and lay people meeting at a different church each month.

Last year the BMA brought the Wototo Children’s Choir to Murgon and this year will be bringing them to Wondai on 6th September; it worked with the Chaplains to bring Iron and Clay to Murgon to schools last year and will again have them come to Wondai and to Murgon at New Horizons Church on 29th July; and early next year there are plans to bring country singer, Steve Grace to Murgon for a community wide concert.

The BMA is actively working on running a young people’s program in September this year and then again just before school returns in 2017 that will be ongoing involving as many churches as can be involved; and to raise needed funds for school chaplaincy the BMA will be hosting a progressive dinner on 29th October visiting three different churches for nibbles, the main course and then dessert.

So if anybody suggests otherwise, the churches around this district really do work together and in real harmony.

IN MURGON THIS MONTHParticulars available at the Visitor Information Centre

Wednesday 20 Bowls, Murgon Judo Club, Cards (6.30pm Mondure Hall),

Rotary, Murgon Men’s Shed, Steps, Hospital Auxiliary,

Thursday 21 St Joseph’s Bingo, Cards (9.30am Bowls Club), Guides,

Golf, Mainly Music, Spinners & Weavers, National Seniors,

PCYC Meet, The Social Ball Room Dance Group

Friday 22 Social Tennis, Community Bingo, Shab’s, Night Bowls,

Goomeri & District Garden Club, KIDS CLUB,

Saturday 23 Catholic Mass, Bowls, Golf, Murgon Judo Club, Murgon

Men’s Shed,

Sunday 24 Bowls, Golf, Church Services, Hivesville Markets,

Monday 25 SES, Murgon Moments deadline,

Tuesday 26 Squash, Creative Friendships, Diabetes support group,

Lions, Uniting Church Friendship Group, BP Fish Stock

Meeting,

Wednesday 27 Bowls, Murgon Judo Club, Cards (6.30pm Mondure Hall),

Rotary, Murgon Men’s Shed, Burnett Bird Keepers,

Thursday 28 St Joseph’s Bingo, Cards (9.30am Bowls Club), Guides, Golf,

The Social Ball Room Dance Group

Friday 29 Social Tennis, Community Bingo, Shab’s, Night Bowls, Iron

and Clay Concert, KIDS CLUB,

Saturday 30 Bowls, Golf, Murgon Judo Club, Murgon Men’s Shed,

Sunday 31 Bowls, Golf, Church Services, Camera Club, Catholic Mass,

DATE CLAIMER AUGUST 2016

Monday 1 SES, Quota,

Tuesday 2 Squash, Queensland Rural Womens Network Inc, Cattle

Sale, Creative Friendships, Queensland Rural Womens

Network Inc, Grant writing work shop,

Wednesday 3 Bowls, Murgon Men’s Shed, Murgon Judo Club, Cards

(6.30pm Mondure Hall), Rotary,

Thursday 4 St Joseph’s Bingo, Cards (9.30am Bowls Club), Guides,

Golf, Mainly Music, Spinners & Weavers, Nursing Mothers,

, South Burnett Cake Decorators, The Social Ball Room

Dance Group

Friday 5 Social Tennis, Community Bingo, Shab’s, Night Bowls, PCYC

Friday Night Live, KIDS CLUB,

Saturday 6 Bowls, Golf, Murgon Men’s Shed, Murgon Judo Club,

Sunday 7 Bowls, Golf, Church Services, Catholic Mass,

Monday 8 SES, Parkinsons Support Group,

Tuesday 9 Squash, Creative Friendships, Lions, Murgon Show

Society,

Wednesday 10 Bowls, Murgon Men’s Shed, Murgon Judo Club, Cards

(6.30pm Mondure Hall), Rotary,

Thursday 11 St Joseph’s Bingo, Cards (9.30am Bowls Club), Ambulance

meet, MBDA meet , Guides, Golf, The Social Ball Room

Dance Group

Friday 12 Social Tennis, Community Bingo, Shab’s, Night Bowls,

Barambah Garden Club, KIDS CLUB,

Saturday 13 Anglican Mothers Union, Burnett Flyers Fly In, Catholic

Mass, Bowls, Golf, Murgon Men’s Shed, Murgon Judo

Club, Nanango Stamp Club, Send off Warren Lohmann,

Sunday 14 Bowls, Golf, Church Services, Murgon Markets,

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Mr GorskyHowever, any doubts about the veracity of this legend are laid to rest by the NASA transcripts of the Apollo 11

mission, which record no such statement having been made by Armstrong. Armstrong himself said in late 1995 that he first heard the anecdote delivered as a joke by comedian Buddy Hackett in California. Source: Snopes.com

‘FOCUS ON YOU’ Free Community EventWhen: 30th August 2016, 5pm to 8.30 pm at Murgon PCYC‘Focus on You’ is a free evening centred on caring for you. You and your health are important. The evening will focus on healthy thinking and wellbeing.The night is supported by local services and health professionals with trading tables for information sharing.There will be four workshops presented by locals: Men’s health, Chronic Disease, Mental health and wellbeing and a session on gentle exercise.The inspirational Matt Golinski, Professional Chef, will be the guest speaker to share his journey and cooking tips.There will be an ‘Active Wear’ fashion parade with local everyday ladies modelling the fashions.Free sausage sizzle, lucky door and lucky seat prizes all donated by local businesses and community groups including BIEDO, Murgon and Wondai Hospital Auxillaries.Keep a look out for the posters around the local communities For more information.

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MURGON QUOTA BOOKFEST The annual Murgon Quota Bookfest will be held again in September and the Quota

ladies will once more be assisted by the members of the Murgon Men’s Shed.Donations of books would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the Murgon Men’s

Shed (Railway Station), Macallister Street on Wednesday and Saturday mornings 8.00 am to 12 noon; or with Cynthia at Hatchett’s Joinery during business hours.

For further information phone Cynthia 41681781 or Bev 41681527

The Gambling Community Benefit Fund Round 90 will open mid-July and close at midnight on 31st August 2016. Applications can be submitted for funding between $500 (incl. GST) and $35,000 (incl. GST).Come to this workshop and walk away having commenced your draft grant application:- Bring your own application or use our practise example

- Bring a pen and notebook – or laptopMurgon: 2nd August, 6.00pm – 9.00pmNanango: 18 August, 6.00 – 9.00pmCost: $99 P/P includes GST – Participants will receive a BIEDO Grant Writing Manual

MURGON CENTENARY ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATION 2017

The Murgon Committee of the Anzac Day Commemoration Service is seeking volunteers for its committee members.

The Committee plans, makes arrangements and structures the Anzac Day march.

We have had the commemoration of Gallipoli centenary (2015), Battle of the Somme and Pozieres (2016) and are now preparing for the battle of Ypres commemoration (2017)

If you have approximately one hour per month to donate to our committee, please ring Rose on 0467 849 149. So many fought, so many suffered, so many made the ultimate sacrifice.Lest we forget.

SPECIALIZING INONE OWNER, LOW KMS, LOG BOOK VEHICLES,

WITH MINIMUM 6 MONTHS REGO AND DRIVE AWAY PRICES.CLIFTON MOTORS STILL GOING STRONG AFTER 56 YEARS

2012 HOLDEN VE SEIES 2

COMMODORE SV6 SEDAN, 3.6 LIT V6, 6 SP MANUAL, ONE LOCAL LOG

BOOK OWNER, ALARM, CRUISE CONTROL, TOW BAR, BLUETOOTH, 3YRS

HOLDEN CERTIFIED WTY, HARD TO FAULT WITH FULL SERVICE HISTORY AND A RARE MANUAL TRANS, $26,490

1ST REG 2013 HOLDEN BARINA CD SEDAN, 1.6 LIT 4 CYL, T/BAR AUTO,

ONE LOCAL LOG BOOK OWNER, ONLY 12,800KM,

ALLOYS, SUNROOF, RAD/CD, 3YRS HOLDEN

CERTIFIED WTY, LOVELLY CAR $13,990

2015 MQ MITSUBISHI TRITON SHOWROOM DEMO 4X4 CAB/ CHASS UTILITY PLENTY OF POWER WITH MIVEC

INTERCOOLED TURBO COMMON RAIL DIESEL ENGINE, 6 SP MAN TRANS, AIR CON, H/D SUSPENSION, CRUISE CONTROL, RADIO/CD, BLUETOOTH, H/D ALLOY TRAY, WAITING TO GET ON THE FARM AND WORK, $34,990

2011 HOLDEN VE COMMODORE SV6

SEDAN, 3.6 LIT V6, T/BAR AUTO, ONLY 11,000KM, ONE LOCAL LOG BOOK

OWNER, ALARM, CRUISE CONTROL, BLUETOOTH, 3YRS HOLDEN CERTIFIED

WTY, SAVE HEAPS ON THIS LIKE NEW CAR THROUGHOUT $26,990

2016 HOLDEN VF COMMODORE

SEIES 2 SHOWROOM DEMO, 3.6 LIT V6, T/BAR AUTO,

AUTO PARK ASSIST, REAR VIEW CAMERA,

CRUISE CONTROL, LED DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS, ALLOYS, BODY KIT, DUAL ZONE AIR CON, GREAT VALUE

AND NEW CAR WTY $36,990

2016 HOLDEN TM BARINA CD HATCHBACK

SHOWROOM DEMO, 1.6 LIT 4 CYL, 5 SP MAN

TRANS, RAD/CD, CRUISE CONTROL, ALLOYS, AIR CON, BLUETOOTH, NEW

CAR WTY, SUIT IST CAR BUYER, $16,490

2011 MITSUBISHI CHALLENGER LS 4X4 WAGON, ONE

LOCAL LOG BOOK OWNER, LOW KMS, 2.5 LIT TURBO DIES, T/BAR

AUTO, STEPS, BULL BAR SPOT LIGHTS, 3000KG

TOW BAR, WELL WORTH YOUR INSPECTION AND READY TO GO, $24,990

2007 VZ HOLDEN COMMODORE SVZ WAGON, 3.6 LIT V/6, 4

SP T/BAR AUTO, ALLOYS, RADIO/CD, CRUISE

CONTROL, FRONT FOG LAMPS, AIR CON, HEIGHT ADJ DRIVERS SEAT, ONE LOCAL LOG BOOK OWNER, LOW KMS,

3YRS HOLDEN CERTIFIED WTY, PLENTY OF ROOM FOR LUGGAGE, $12,490

2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER LS 2WD

SHOWROOM DEMO, 2.0 LIT 4CYL, 5 SP MAN TRANS, ALLOYS,

FOG LAMPS, LED DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS, PRIVACY GLASS, CLIMATE CONTROL

AIR CON & REAR AIR CON, RADIO/CD, CRUISE CONTROL, REVERSE CAMERA AND SENSORS, ALARM, NEW CAR WTY,

GREAT FOR THE OUTDOORS, $26,890

2016 RG HOLDEN COLORADO LS 4X4 SHOWROOM DEMO

DUAL CAB UTILITY, 2.8 LIT INTERCOOLED TURBO DIES,

6SP MAN TRANS, DRIVER-PASS-SIDE AND CURTAIN AIR BAGS, 3500KG TOW BAR, BULL BAR, REVERSE SENSORS,

REVERSE CAMERA, CRUISE CONTROL, HEAVY DUTY ALLOY TRAY, NEW CAR WTY, THIS IS A REAL SHOW PIECE READY

FOR HARD WORK.$43,990