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BULLETIN
MARANOA REGION COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER May 2021 | Issue 126
In this month’s edition…
New Yuleba Bowling
Getting Slimed for Epilepsy Woodlands 2021
Green Opens
The Maranoa’s Country University
Centre Opens
Local students enrolled in any Australian university now have free access
to a high-tech campus-like facility to undertake their studies as the
Country Universities Centre Maranoa opened its doors in April.
The opening of CUC Maranoa marks the start of the future of a new way
of educating, with the hope of closing the tertiary education gap between
our regional communities and our larger cities.
CUC Maranoa Chair Cameron O’Neil said an aspiring student’s future
should not be determined by where they live.
“The establishment of our Centre will allow local students to participate in
tertiary education and achieve their educational goals from their
hometown and community,” Cr O’Neil said.
“Practically, it means local students can access high-speed internet,
printing and video conferencing, as well as academic, administrative and
peer support.”
Cr O’Neil said plans to give local tertiary students a real, local option to
study has been on the cards for several years and with the establishment
of the first centre of its kind in Queensland this vision is being realised.
“To be able to offer local students a choice to study local will increase the
chances of keeping them in our communities for the long term. It makes
our region a more attractive place to live and will make it more
sustainable,” Cr O’Neil said.
“I am so proud to lead a board of directors who all share the passion for
making our centre a reality, the work and effort for everyone involved,
including our Centre Manager Bec Coffey, should be commended.”
The CUC Maranoa has 27 students ready to register and encourages any
student wishing to discuss their eligibility to study from the CUC Maranoa
to make an appointment with our Centre Manager on 0407 033 289. The
establishment of the CUC Maranoa has been made possible through the
financial support from the Australian Government and our proud local
Foundation Sponsors of Santos, Origin, Maranoa Regional Council and
Powerlink.
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Roma | Muckadilla area
Art goes “Off the Wall” Around the Ridges
Due to an unexpected cancellation of an artist May IN Roma | Muckadilla area
to exhibit in the Roma on Bungil Gallery, due Roma Historical Motor Club
to COVID, the Gallery Committee turned to 21 “Off the Wall” Exhibition opens @ Roma on
Roma Historical Motor Club had a trip to St.
the Friends of the Gallery for help to fill the Bungil Gallery
George, Thallon and Nindigully over Easter. 25 Breast Cancer Support Group Meets
vacant spot. The Friends of the Gallery have The classic and historical vehicles were a 27 Budgeting basics with Anglicare @ 39 Bungil St
been very generous in offering art pieces, that lovely sight around the Balonne Shire over the Roma
they have hanging on their own walls, to be Easter weekend. +EVERY 1st Saturday of the month Roma QCWA
displayed in the Gallery between May 21 to meeting
the July 9, 2021. 1. +EVERY Mon & Thurs Roma Community Men’s
It is expected that this Exhibition, that is titled Shed meet 8:30am-12:30pm
+EVERY Tues 10am-2pm Community Cafe
“Off the Wall” will be a fascinating and eclectic
+EVERY Tues & Thurs Roma Card Group @
one due to the variety of owners and artists CWA Rooms, 1:30-4:30pm
plus the stories behind each art piece. There +EVERY Tues Roma Patchwork & Crafters Inc
are bound to be items of interest for everyone! 9am & 7pm @ Studio 6 Roma Community Arts
There will be an opening event at 5.30pm on Centre
Friday May 21, to which everyone is most +EVERY Tues Maranoa Music rehearse 5:30-7pm
@ RSC Middle Campus
welcome.
Easter Parade + EVERY Wed 10-12pm Parents Multicultural
Following “Off the Wall” the very exciting Group
Roma’s Easter in the Country returned with a
“Sculptures Out Back” exhibition will grace the +EVERY 1st, 3rd & 5th Thurs Roma Toastmasters
bang in April 2021. The street parade, in meet 7pm @ RSL
walls, and halls of the Roma on Bungil Gallery.
particular returned and was very well +EVERY 1st, 3rd Saturday 9am-4pm Roma
With over $21,500 in prize money up for
supported by crowds and community groups Lapidary Club rooms open
grabs, it's set to be an incredible exhibition
who organised floats or decorated cars to +EVERY Saturday 7am Roma ParkRun @
attracting some of the best art our area has to Adungadoo Pathway
include in the cavalcade.
offer. +EVERY Saturday morning @ Library from
QCWA Cards 9am-11am J.P signing centre open
QCWA Roma Branch extends a warm
welcome to anyone who is interested in
playing or learning to play cards – 2. 3.
Canasta, Samba or 500 – on a Tuesday
May 2021
or Thursday afternoon at our rooms at 57
Arthur Street.
Play commences at 1.30pm and goes for
three hours, with a short break at 3pm for
a light afternoon tea.
Cost is $5 per player and you have the
chance to win with the highest score or a
lucky door prize.
Join us for friendship and
fellowship.
Sculptures Out Back
2 July - 11 September 2021
An exhibition with total prize money of $21,500!
1. Historical vehicles lined
up in front of Thallon Silos 2. SANTOS - Acquisitive prize: $15,000
Maxine Thomas from Origin Maranoa Regional Council - Maranoa Artist prize: $5,000
was the driver of the Roma Roma Wire & Steel - People's Choice Prize: $1,000
Bowls Club float in the I & A Galloway - Emerging Artist Prize: $500
Easter Parade 3. U3A Roma
had a decorated car in the Entries close 21 May 2021
Roma Easter Parade with For more information please visit www.romaonbungil.com.au
the Roma Historical Motor or email sculpture@romaonbungil.com.au
Club.
Blue Care’s
Morning Melodies
takes place on the
first Tuesday of "Ashburn Wilson"
each month at the Artist Cameron Eaton
Roma Bowls Club
- 9:30am to
12:00pm - cost
$5.00
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ASD Cafe
Roma’s growingFilipino Community celebrated
500 years of Christianity in the Philippines
with Father Gerardo Tubis. It was 500 years
ago, in 1521, that the Portuguese explorer
Ferdinand Magellan, representing the Spanish
Empire, arrived in the Visayan region of the
Philippines. Thus began the process of
European colonisation, which eventually led to
the establishment of Christianity. To this day,
the Philippines remains the only major
predominantly Catholic nation in Asia.
ROMA BRIDGE CLUB
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Mitchell | Amby | Mungallala
needed funds by donating a gold coin in
Woodlands 2021 exchange for an individually wrapped plate
1.
“Woodlands”, a property 100km south of
of morning tea, and a lovely cuppa. There
Mitchell, hosted the brilliant 2021 Dunkeld
will also be market stalls and raffles on offer.
Pony Club Camp. Imagine the magic and
For more information see https://
antics that happen when you combine thirty-
www.facebook.com/events/
eight children and their horses, many
417317179539819/.
dedicated parents and helpers, fifty plus years
of tradition, and three fun-filled days of equine Amby
action. On May 22, head to Spring Hill Country Craft
Activities and antics included Showjumping Retreat for the Amby QCWA’s annual
(Clem Smith); flat work (Felicity Bartlet); Biggest Morning Tea - more details on page
horsemanship (Geoff Nichol); horse judging 4. 1. Re-barked gardens at the Magpie Next 2. Magpies
scoreboard with new signage 3.Brianna Watson
(Judy Gwyder), Polocrosse (Mark & Db Tully); Magpie Country having a ball at Woodlands Pony Club Camp.
bareback riding (Jess Cosh); Team Penning The Mitchell Magpies
(thanks to Ken Syme for the cattle) and a home ground at the RSL 2. 3.
treasure hunt with Captain Feather Sword Sporting Complex has
(Rob Caskey). Everyone was well fed, received some touch ups
watered and entertained thanks to Sea over recent weeks and is
Catering, Bill Saul and Maggie Caskey. looking great for the big
The overall camp Champion was Alexis Holt, season of rugby league
most points Bella Witt, Junior Horse Judging ahead.
Zoe Cosh, Senior Horse Judging Luke Witt. The gardens at the entry
Age Champions were Brianna Watson, Chloe which read “Magpie
Watson, Taylah Holt, Ellen Caskey, Alexis Country: have been re-
Holt, Bella Witt, Brooke Hurford, Matilda barked and are now
Bryant. Most improved for in age groups were looking very fresh and tidy.
William Bodkin, Heidi Caskey, Haley Lee, Evie
The scoreboard and front
Douglas, Zoe Hurford, Brooke, Maggie
gate have also had a
Caskey. Thank you, Kellie Caskey, for the
revamp, with shiny new
amazing photos. You can see more on the
signage celebrating the
May 2021
Dunkeld Pony Club Facebook page.
Club’s generous sponsors
Biggest Morning Tea Time now installed. Make sure
May signals Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea to check it out at their next
time and there will be a number of events home game on May 9
across the area this year. against Miles.
Mitchell 4. Ellen Caskey with a blue
Head to the Mitchell QCWA on Sunday May ribbon at Woodlands 5.
Luke Witt clears a jump at
30, for Mitchell’s Biggest Morning Tea hosted Woodlands.
by Rebecca Smith. You can help raise much
4.
Meals on Wheels May
M Harris & L
03/05 Martin
L Sullivan & T
05/05
Kenafake
A Mansfield &
07/05 H Yang
A Gill & D
10/05 Pownall
A Phillips & B
12/05 Sokoll
K Irwin & E 5.
14/05 Halpin
J Tattam & J
17/05 Irwin
J Porter & M
19/05 Tobias
D Lamb & J
21/05 Rook
D McLean &
24/05 B Treasure
D Moore & J
26/05 Maudsley
D Hunt & S
28/05 Burns
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Mitchell State School Home Economics room.
Mitchell Show Postponed This change is only for the month of May.
May IN Mitchell | Amby | Mungallala
As per a special meeting held on April 11, its is Our monthly program is as follows (should you
area
with regret that it has been decided to 24 April - 5 June Mani Tribes Gallery
wish to learn any of these techniques): May –
postpone the 2021 Mitchell Show due to lack learn to make a bag Exhibition @ Mitchell on Maranoa Gallery
of office bearers. April 30 - May 2 Tooloombilla Rodeo &
June – Patchwork Basics – a good start for Campdraft
If you would like to support the show going anyone new to patchwork or thinking of joining 15 Mitchell Show AGM & Working Bee
forward, join the Show Society for their AGM the group. 22 Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea @
and a working bee on May 15, 2021 - working July – dye your own fabric (at Springhill Craft Springhill Country Craft Retreat Amby
bee begins 8am, AGM starts at 1pm at Retreat) 26 Meals on Wheels meeting 10am @
Mitchell Showgrounds. All welcome! Hospital Meeting Room
August – Techniques – make a wall with your
Any enquiries please don’t hesitate to contact 30 Mitchell’s Biggest Morning Tea
newly dyed fabrics +EVERY Thurs Mens Shed meets @ Old
President Steven Hancock on 0488 439 588.
September – Quilt design layout SES Shed 5:30pm, Wednesdays 8:30-12pm.
Amby QCWA News October – 3D Flowers +EVERY 2nd & 3rd Thursday Anglicare
Amby QCWA members had a very productive November - convergence technique Support @ Maranoa Regional Council
time making a variety of greeting cards after New members and visitors are always +EVERY Friday 9-10am FREE fun fitness at
our last meeting, with great instructions from welcome. For more information you may Mungallala Hall, all welcome!
Darlene Johnson. After our next meeting on contact Patricia Kenafake (Email +EVERY 2nd Sunday of the month Kenniff
Thursday May 13 at the Amby Hall, we will be kenmyall@skymesh.com.au) Country Quilters meeting
attempting dry needle felting to make a small
animal ornament with Shirley Hart. This
should be extremely interesting.
Business for the meeting 1.
was the upcoming
ANZAC Day preparations
and discussion about the
branch hosting Amby's
Biggest Morning Tea
function which will be
May 2021
held at Springhill Country
Craft Retreat on Saturday
May 22, commencing at
9.30am The branch will
cater for morning tea as
well as having a cake and
plant stall. Other stalls are
invited. Quilts of Love and 2.
Breast Cancer bags will
be on display. Please
contact Gay on 46231601
for details.
Kenniff Country
Quilters
A reminder to all
members of the Kenniff
Country Quilters group
that our May meeting is
the 3rd Sunday, of the Amby QCWA making cards at their April meeting and
craft session.
month (May 16) in the
AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST
MORNING TEA hosted by
Amby Branch QCWA
SATURDAY May 22 9:30am Mitchell QCWA Winter Markets
SPRINGHILL COUNTRY Where? Mitchell QCWA Hall and
CRAFT RETREAT AMBY Booringa Heritage Museum Inc
grounds Booringa Heritage Museum Inc
is currently taking orders for the purchase of single or double pavers.
STALL HOLDERS When? Saturday 3rd July, from is currently taking orders for the purchase of single or double pavers.
WELCOME | QUILTS OF The paver will have your choice of names engraved into it and set in
LOVE | BREAST CANCER 8.00am to 1.00pm theThe paver
floor willBooringa
of the have your choice Museum,
Heritage of names engraved into
Mitchell, as it and set in
a memento
BAGS
If you would like to book a stall to the
yourfloor of the Booringa
connection Heritage Museum, Mitchell, as a memento
with Mitchell.
to your connection with Mitchell.
Please contact Gay on please contact Patricia Kenafake Please contact Donna McCarrol on 46231323 or
46231601 or 0427049129 Please
Stuart Huntcontact Donna McCarrol
on 46231591 on 46231323
for the order form or
to arrange a stall or details
by phoning 46231254 or by e-mail Stuart Hunt on 46231591 for the order form
of quilts and bags. at kenmyall@skymesh.com.au as
ALL WELCOME soon as possible.
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Injune area
GeOng Slimed for Epilepsy This will be further strengthened by a raffle Loretta’s works are held in collections across
being conducted by Origin Energy. “The Australia and in the USA, Slovenia and
In the week leading up to Purple Day, an community has done an absolutely amazing England. The exhibition will be on display until
international day of awareness for epilepsy on job and the support from all aspects of the June 6.
March 26, Injune rallied to support one of its community and Origin Energy has been very
own and raise money for valuable research. overwhelming,” Cassandra said.
Keeley Sorensen is a young Injune lady with
epilepsy, not that you would know from her A Women’s Heart
bright attitude, community involvement and Running throughout May at the Injune Creek
dancing feet. Gallery will be an exhibition by Roma artist
Activities during the week included a Purple Loretta Waldron titled A Woman’s Heart. The
Day at Injune State School, a presentation by exhibition features 33 mixed media
Keeley’s mother Casandra to Naturally works where Loretta “explores visual
Resourceful Women and on Saturday March emotionalism through painting the
27, Karel-Anne Collie was publicly slimed. female face and revealing the heart
Keeley, keenly assisted by her brother Riley, through colour, monochrome, mark A collection of portraits and
tipped a bucket of purple muck over nurse heartscapes in mixed media
making and texture”. Loretta believes
Karel-Anne in front of an appreciative crowd. a woman’s heart is written on her
The day, sponsored by Injune News also face and interpreted through her
included a sausage sizzle. The combined eyes, and paints with feeling to
fundraising efforts, and an online donation express this. A successful artist,
drive by Keeley, have resulted in over $5000. piano teacher and voice coach, Exhibition 23 April to 6 June
2021
1. 2. Official opening Saturday 24
April at 2pm
May 2021
Second Avenue, Injune QLD 4454
Gallery Opening Times Phone: (07) 4626 0502
Monday - Friday 8.30am to 5pm Email: injune.library@maranoa.qld.gov.au
Saturday - Sunday 9.00am to 5pm Find us on Facebook @Injune.Q.4454
For more information call 1300 007 662 or
visit our website www.maranoa.qld.gov.au
4.
3.
1 2 3 Magic
& Emotion
Coaching
5.
- When -
May 2021
5,12 and 19
to equip - Where -
program aims Office, Injune
1. Organiser Keeley Sorensen This parenting lm in Uniting Care
skills to stay ca
parents with the will assist
raising funds for epilepsy 2. Mid- g moments. It - Time -
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slime for Purple Day 3. Keeley and parents to unde l give them the tools 10.30 to 12.
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Karel-Ann Collie after the sliming 4. behaviour and to ma na ge
learn how
to help them to improve their - Cost -
Students from Injune State School strations and
stress and fru Free!
ness.
dressed in purple for epilepsy emotional aware
5.Riley and Keeley Sorensen
prepare to slime Karel-Anne Collie Bookings are essential for this event, to book please call 1300 114 397 or email MHFW@
anglicaresq.org.au
as part of Purple Day (photos:
Mandy McKeesick)
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coincided with Harmony Day, a celebration of
Summer Tennis Finals Australia’s diversity and crafty ladies dressed May IN Injune area
The first season of tennis for 2021 has been in orange, which traditionally symbolises 1-2 Tooloombilla Rodeo & Campdraft
run and won by Team Ebden consisting of social communication, meaningful 1-31 A Women’s Heart @ Injune Creek
Luke Vincent, Vijay Avichal, Alyce Pearce and conversations, freedom of ideas and Gallery
Arthur Pearce. The runners-up were Team encouragement of mutual respect. In April 11 Parent Cafe @ Injune Library
Purcell consisting of Wade Warrian, Jye adult craft participants made poppies for
18 Adult Craft @ Injune Library
Johnson, Roy Holdcroft (who was away on Anzac Day and paper beads. All ideas for
finals night so Corey Fullerton filled in) and future craft days are encouraged. 19 Mobile Women’s Health Nurse ph 4626
Alexis Pringle. Tennis competition will resume Parents Cafe 1168
with the new school term. Ladies looking for a Also regularly held at the library is a Parent’s Date Claimer: Santos Injune Cup June 5
more social outing are encouraged to come Café (with cuppa and cake!) for the growing +EVERY Tuesday First 5 Forever & Story
along to the courts on Friday mornings from number of carer’s with young children in Time at the Library
10am where tennis coach Dean Stansell Injune. Parent Café is a friendly and +EVERY Tuesday Story Time and Craft with
offers lessons every second week. If you’d like welcoming safe place where parents and Kristina
to take to the court please ring Club President carers can come together and talk about the +EVERY 1st Tuesday of the month, Maranoa
Sandy Allen on 0476 079 704. many challenges and joys of raising children. Container Refund pick-up - 9.30-11am behind
Injune Goes Racing The Parent Café not only gives mums and the information centre
dads and carers a place to meet up with other +EVERY 3rd Thursday Adult Craft @ Injune
In 2019 a shower of rain was enough to make parents, but it also provides an opportunity for Library
the track unstable and cancel the annual health professionals to share knowledge and +EVERY Friday Fitness 7-8am and
Injune races. In 2020 Covid cancelled the answer any questions parents might have. An 8:15-9:15am.
meeting. Now, after a three year hiatus, the example of this was the April meeting when
Injune Race Club is excited to announce the local paramedic Illy discussed first aid
Injune Santos Cup race day will be held on at home and when an ambulance 3. Summer
June 5. Cup Day is always a popular social should be called. Allied Health tennis winners
event in Injune (in 2019 there was a party, workers are another group who Team Ebden
even if there were no horses!) with locals generously contributes their consisting of
taking the chance to dress in their best racing knowledge to the Café. The proposed Luke Vincent,
attire. Fashions of the Field will be a feature of date for the next Cafe is Tuesday Vijay Avichal,
the 2021 day, complementing a five-race 11th May 2021. Alyce Pearce
and Arthur
program worth $45,000. The Injune Hotel will Want to know more about craft or
Pearce 4.
hold a Cup Calcutta, a free bus service will café? Ring the Injune Library on 4626 Summer tennis
May 2021
run between the track and town, there will be 0502. runners-up
evening entertainment with a live band, food Team Purcell
3.
will be available all day and a licensed bar will consisting of
run until midnight. There is no excuse not to Wade Warrian,
be at the 2021 Santos Injune Cup race-day. Jye Johnson
For more information ring 4626 1463. and Corey
Fullerton
CraT & Cafe at the Library
Craft
Adult craft sessions are held once a month at
the Injune Library and everyone interested in
expressing (or discovering!) their creative
talents is welcome to join. In March craft day
1.
RS00584AA
4.
SATURDAY 5TH JUNE 2021
Gates open at 11.30am, First Local Race at 1.00pm
WITH A $45,000+ FIVE RACE PROGRAM
2. INJUNE CUP open handicap 1400 metres $ 15,000
Benchmark 65 Handicap 1000 metres $ 10,000
Rating Band 0-60 Handicap 1400 metres $ 8,000
Class B Handicap 1200 metres $ 9,000
QTIS maiden plate for 2yo & up set weights 1000 metres $ 15,500
Bookmakers betting on southern races from 11.30 am
Injune Hotel Calcutta Conducted on the 2021 Santos Injune Cup
Evening Entertainment with a live band performing till late
1. Parent’s Café at the Injune FASHIONS ON THE FIELD
Library 2. Ladies dressed in orange
for Harmony Day at the Injune
Library P: 07 4626 1463 E: racing-injune@bigpond.com
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Yuleba | Wallumbilla | Jackson
Yuleba & District Bowls Club Jackson JoOngs Emergency Services Complex
New Green Opens Sunday March 28, was a very busy for the Funding Boost
Jackson District. Many locals gathered at 8am
The new bowling Green was officially opened Wallumbilla Joint Emergency Services
to spray along the Warrego Highway and
on Saturday March 20, 2021. Visiting teams Complex has received additional support for
Jackson Wandoan Road in an effort to control
came from Roma, Injune, Mitchell, Taroom, its infrastructure development with two new
Harrisia Cactus which is growing in
Miles, Chinchilla, Meandarra along with funding boosts.
abundance. This was followed by a BBQ
players from Yuleba and Surat. The official QFES have recently funded concrete aprons
where we were entertained by a large insect
party consisted of Ms Ann Leahy MP member at the front and back of the Emergency
that would only sit on royal blue shirts. The
for Maranoa and Cr Geoff McMullen of Services Centre in Wallumbilla. The aprons
spraying group would like to acknowledge
Maranoa Regional Council. Federal Member will provide better access during emergency
Maranoa Regional Council in providing
for Maranoa, David Littleproud put in an activations in wet weather when soggy
support to purchase the chemical.
apology. conditions can impede vehicle movement.
At 9am another small group assembled to
President Colin Maunder welcomed all visiting Origin Energy has also provided funding for a
Clean Up Australia even though this was not
teams and thanked all who contributed to the concrete fill and training pad for yellow trucks
the recognised date for this activity. Four large
new green’s construction. First and foremost 61 and 51 near the mains stand pipe. This
bags of rubbish were collected along the
being grants from Federal and State was recently installed by the Maranoa
Warrego Highway. It is very disappointing to
Governments, Maranoa Regional Council, Regional Council for training and refill
find this amount of rubbish on this major
Santos, Mr Brian Payne for valued analysis of purposes.
highway within 2km of the township.
foundation material, a huge thank you to the
Wallumbilla SES and Rural Fire Brigade
Allwood family of Gaemond for the extremely At 4pm, QCWA Jackson Branch held their
monthly meeting in the hall. 7 members appreciates the funding provided by Maranoa
generous donation of foundation gravel,
Regional Council, QFES and Origin towards
Swan’s Earthmoving for foundation work and attended this meeting which was great to see.
improvements at the Wallumbilla Emergency
contractors Greengauge for completion of the If anyone would like to join our group, our
meetings are held one hour before the ‘last Service Centre.
Green and surroundings.
Sunday of the month’ social. This is usually The Joint Emergency Services Centre has
After a congratulatory speech from Anne
4pm in Spring, Summer and Autumn and been built with a combined effort of hard work
Leahy, the new green was officially declared
11am in Winter due to our monthly socials and funding contributions from numerous
open by Councillor Geoff McMullen, after
being held at 12pm. Please contact Trish companies, Council, grants, groups and
which a delightful BBQ lunch was enjoyed by
Sedgwick (0427709611) for more information individuals. The Complex provides equipment
all. Sixty players then had the time of their
and training venue for the volunteers who
lives enjoying an eighteen-end game of bowls At 5pm, the Jackson Monthly Social was held
serve the community during emergencies
on the new surface. A refreshing afternoon tea in the hall grounds. Around 30 people were in
attendance and we celebrated Margarette such as road accidents, fire, flood and medical
was served after play, and during the trophy
Sinnamon’s birthday. The monthly social for emergencies.
presentation.
May 2021
May will be on Sunday 30 May at 12pm.
Winners: Mitchell Team: Janine & John
Higgins, Lorraine & John Sullivan The rain in March was much loved by the
flowering plants with the roses going crazy. It
Runners Up: Yuleba Team: Mary & Bob
is great to see the many dams full and plenty
Ramage, Leona Houston & Lyn York.
of grass.
1. 2. 3. 4. Winners at the
Opening of the
Yuleba Bowls
Green – Mitchell
Team Janine &
John Higgins,
Lorraine & John
Sullivan 5.
Upgrades to the
Emergency
Services Complex
4. 6. New Yuleba
Bowls Club green
getting a work out
7.Runner’s Up at
the Opening of the
Bowls Green –
Yuleba Team Mary
& Bob Ramage,
Lyn York & Leona
Houston
6. 7.
5.
1. Colin Maunder, Ann Leahy and Geoff McMullen at
the official Opening of the new Bowls Green in Yuleba
2. Lyndon Brown spraying Harissia Cactus at Jackson
3. Margarette Sinnamon celebrating her birthday.
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Noonga Notes May IN Yuleba | Wallumbilla |
Cancer Memorial and Fundraiser
Jackson area
It’s been a bit busy around Noonga in the last
few weeks. To encourage a way overdue 1 Wallumbilla Show
community group catch up, an invitational Meeting Dates 2021 19 WTIG Meeting 7pm @ Wallumbilla State
wine and cheese night was hosted for Noonga (3rd Wednesday, bi-monthly) School Library
community members. The evening was a 30 Jackson Social & CWA Meeting
fundraiser for Polly Leahy who was over Easter. Dressed up in the obligatory +EVERY Monday Handy Craft Day
Wednesday
participating in the March Charge tartan and blue 7pm
tellth January
Walk to 20 face paint, they celebrated
Wallumbilla StateinSchool
9:30am-2pm
Library
Cancer Where to Go! From just the 40 people true Braveheart style. +EVERY Last Sunday of the month Jackson
who attended the evening a whooping $1450 Noonga High-school Students QCWA meeting @ 4pm, prior to social event
Wednesday
was raised. All up, Polly raised $5003 for 17 th
March 7pm Wallumbilla State
Seb Hindman is currently a Year 12 Boarder School Library
+EVERY Tuesday Metafit & Circuit Training
5:30pm @ Yuleba Tennis Courts +EVERY
Cancer and walked 86km for the cause over at Churchie in Brisbane, his interests and
last Sunday of the month Jackson QCWA
the month of March, dedicating her walk andth subjects include: Physics, Engineering,
Wednesday 19 May 7pm Wallumbilla State School Library
social event
fundraising evening to her dearly loved and Economics, Accounting, English, Maths +EVERY 2nd Tuesday Container Pick Up in
missed friend and local Noongarite Sheryl Methods. Jackson, Wallumbilla & Yuleba
Sinnamon who lost her battleWednesday 21st July
with the dreadful 7pm Tennis,
Seb enjoys playing Wallumbilla State School
Cricket, Rugby, Library
+EVERY Friday Social Cards @ The Arts
disease late last year. A memorial table was Waterpolo and has participated in many Cottage 9am-12pm
set up for community members to light a community events to date including the
candle in Sheryl’s memory orWednesday
for the memory15th September 7pm Walk,
Riverside Moonlight Wallumbilla State
raising funds to School Library
Electrical. Congratulations Cory.
of their own loved ones who have also lost (AGM)
fight MS, Red Shield Appeal against
their battle with cancer. A highlight for Polly th homelessness, AEIOU – Raises funds for
Wednesday 17 November 7pm Wallumbilla State School Library
over the month was when Sheryl’s husband children with Autism, Push Up Challenge –
Barry asked to walk alongside Her one Raises funds and awareness(Christmas Break-up)
for mental 1.
afternoon. Sheryl loved her afternoon walks All health, Clean Up
interested Norman Creek
community – Boarders
members welcome.
and Polly felt this was a great way to honour regularly do a clean up of the Norman
Sheryl’s memory, doing something she loved Creek. Seb’s plans for life after year 12 are
so much & raising funds for aPresident
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very close to Sheryl’s heart. engineering world. Meanwhile, Cory Leahy
Vice-President - Mr Jim Klein 0428 234319
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Treasurer - Mrs School,Vicki Brown 0417 009519
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Surat area
With thanks to our sponsors: Surat
Walkabout Barber in Surat Aboriginal Corporation, Western QLD PHN,
May IN Surat area
On Monday April 12 a large, very brightly QLD Mental Health Commission, MPC 1 Magic Windows 10:30am @ Surat Library
coloured Indigenous designed bus pulled up Kinetic and Maranoa Regional Council. 8 Make Your Own Book 10:30am @ Surat
next to the Recreation grounds in Surat. The Library
wait was over - after being delayed from Surat Hospital Fete 2021 9 Saints vs Redbulls Home Game
floods and COVID, the Walkabout Barber Surat Hospital Auxiliary held their biannual 10 Homework / Deadly Readers Club 3-4pm @
fete on March 13, with all the COVID rules The Hub
finally arrived in Surat!
13 Surat & District Development Association
The Walkabout Barber had joined hands with we were not sure whether we would be able
General Meeting 5:30pm @ The Hub
the Surat Aboriginal Corporation to help all the to hold this event. The night was a great 18 Long Gone Daddy’s Music Morning 9:30am
men and boys in Surat not just look good but success. A big thank you to all who helped, @ Surat Supper Rooms
feel good as well. as without your help this would not have 29 & 30 St George & Surat Clay Target Club
Brian Dowd, the founder of Walkabout Barber, gone ahead. COVID registration was a big 200 Pair Double Rise
is a qualified trauma counsellor who runs the job but Sharon, Ellie, Kasha and Dianne +EVERY 2nd & 4th Monday each month
mobile barbershop and travels out to handled it well. The P & C who catered, did Patchwork & Craft Group 1:30pm @ The Hub
communities, giving haircuts and providing a fantastic job - and there were lots of great +EVERY 1st Sunday Family Worship 5-6pm
trauma counselling. reports about the food. Bar staff, there are +EVERY 2nd Sunday Mass at Catholic Church
A mobile barbershop isn't the first thing that too many to mention, the teachers who
comes to mind as an ideal setting for mental organised a display of the children’s work,
health counselling but it is a perfect setting for Surat ECEC who had a tombola stall and the 1. 1. A fresh and
men and boys to open up about their mental Hospital Auxiliary who sold cakes and soft deadly
drinks. Thank you all! Walkabout
health while they are relaxing and getting their Barber haircut
haircut. The jumping castle, train, and bucking bull 2. Surat locals
It wasn’t long before there were males of all were a great success with children. Music pose with the
ages queueing up for their free haircut. While supplied by Kerry Kennedy and he is always Walkabout
great to listen to. All the sponsors who Barber bus
they were waiting there were games for the 3.Kids enjoying
children to play and a free sausage sizzle to donated prizes for the raffles and donated
the free
enjoy. money, thank you. sausage sizzle
Short back and sides were a popular choice The project was supported by Maranoa 4. Surat
Regional Council Grant Program. Thank you. children show
but some of the boys emerged from the bus off their fresh
with impressive patterns in their hair. In conclusion it was great to see the
cuts with
May 2021
Cobwebs and spiders were all the rage. By community out supporting this and having a Walkabout
mid-afternoon over 40 men and boys had great time. Barber Brian
Dowd 5. Live
received a free haircut in Surat and the
band lighting up
Walkabout Barber bus rolled out of town the Surat Fete
heading for another country community. 2021.
2. 3. 4.
5.
10MUSIC MORNING
What’s on in Surat
TUESDAY, MAY 18, 9:30AM - 12:00PM
$10 Entry
(please RSVP for catering purposes)
$1 multi-draw Tickets available
Join us at the Surat Supper Rooms for morning tea then
come along to the Shire Hall for a wonderful morning in
aid of understanding & awareness of Dementia.
For information contact Wendy | 0418 205 810
May 2021
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Breast Cancer Mitchell QCWA Tooloombilla
ANZAC Day Support Lunch @ International Rodeo &
Lest We Forget the Comm Roma Morning Campdraft
Tooloombilla Wallumbilla
Rodeo & Show
Campdraft
2 Tractor Pull & 3 4 5 6 7 8
Markets @ Roma Make Your Own
Polocrosse Book 10:30am @
Grounds Surat Library
Tooloombilla
Rodeo &
Campdraft
9 10 11 12 13 Surat & 14 15
Saints vs Homework / District
Redbulls Home Deadly Readers Parent Cafe @ Development
Game @ Surat Club 3-4pm @ Injune Library Association
The Hub Surat General Meeting
5:30pm @ The
Hub
16 17 18 Adult Craft @ 19 20 21 22
Injune Library WTIG Meeting @ Biggest Morning
Wallumbilla Tea @ Springhill
Long Gone State School Country Craft
Daddy’s Music Library Retreat Amby
Morning 9:30am
@ Surat Supper
Rooms
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St George &
Surat Clay Target
Club 200 Pair
Double Rise
30 Jackson 31 1 2 3 4 5
Social & QCWA
Meeting
St George &
Surat Clay Target
Club 200 Pair
Double Rise
June 2021
Contacts
5 Injune Cup Race Day @ Possum Park
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