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Blackall Junior Magpies have just returned after their second tilt at the Laurie Spina Shield in Townsville on Friday and Saturday, July 3 and 4. The team comprised of AJ Hauff, Andrew Davison, Sam Fletcher, Wilson Sprague, Kyle Williams, Ashley Smith, Peter Blucher, Braeden Carolan, Sophie Negus, Sophie Kangan, Keanan Town, Daniel McNamara, Logan Hauff and Fraser McKay, along with water boy Mitchell Hauff. The kids won their very first game on Friday against the Middlemount Panthers and followed the win with a good display of footy against a strong North Rockhampton side going down in a close game 5 tries to 3. The last two games on Friday saw the young Blackall magpies go down on the score board but be very competitive against Charters Towers and a strong Townsville Brothers side. Lack of match fitness showed in the last of the four games on the Friday. The final two games on Saturday against Tully and Ivanhoe saw the magpies go down but far from disgraced. Saturday afternoon was spent down on the Strand followed by the NRL match that night at Dairy
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The Blackall Magpies at the Black Stump in Blackall dressed to impress in their uniforms
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Wayne Richardson was a little too strong for Roland Blucher, winning 31-13 on 24 ends. Also in B singles, John Bowyer led most of the way to defeat Lou Kelly 31-16. Dave Carter found the handicap of 8 a little too much against an improving Gumby Chapman to go down fighting 31-25. Next week in pairs Dave and
John Carter will play M. Chapman and R. Doyle. In B singles W. Richardson will play against J. Bowyer, with spotter R. Blucher. In handicap singles G. Whitfield will play R. Black, with spotter J. Blucher. There will be social play available. Games start at 9.30am.
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Blackall-Tambo Regional Council officially introduced their new council brand yesterday, Thursday, July 9, with launches in both Tambo and Blackall. Design agency Karen Brook STUDIOS has been working with the Council for several months to develop the new branding specifications. Blackall-Tambo Mayor Jan Ross said on the morning of the launch that she was thrilled with the outcome of the brand and its meaning for the region. The design concept provides a new direction for the Blackall-Tambo Regional Council. It denotes a progressive and strong look towards the future by the people of the region. We have made a complete departure from the traditional. While we are mindful and thoughtful of the past, we felt that this would lead us into the future. The strategy for developing the brand has been to use arts and culture to represent history and the past, and agriculture and environment to represent new initiatives and the future. This strategy has lead to the development of a new brand and tagline for the council: Exploring the past. Innovating the future." Council CEO Ken Timms said this week, We are very excited to launch the new council brand in the presence of the community. The design process has cost the Council $11,000, and further costs will arise as the new brand is introduced throughout the region over the next 12 months, and applied to signage, other infrastructure and printed materials. The dynamic shape of the logo and associated modern font style highlight a future of innovative development. The orange, brown and blue colours reflect the landscapes of the region and the shape of the logo represents the Blackall-Tambo region and the link between two communities. Together these characteristics embrace the cultural heritage of the past.
Blackall golf ladies Wilma Pitt, Lyn Macnamara, Ashlee Fry and Christine Williams each had a win at the 2009 Queensland Ladies Sand Green Championships
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Yaraka Gymkhana Traditional Furniture Making Course Eddie Emus Holiday Snaps Poets Hinemoana and Graham
SES and ESU medal presentation LSODE students Blackall Race Meet 2009 Qld Ladies Sand Green Championships State Engineering Conference visits Woolscour
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TAXI !!! TAXI !!! TAXI !!! The Blackall Tambo Regional Councils application for a TAXI in our region has been approved by the Department of Main Roads and Transport. Details of the service have yet to be finalized however the existence of another means of transport in our region will be a definite advantage to the entire community. I was fortunate to be able to attend the dinner organised by the Institute of Public Works Engineers Queensland Division held at the Blackall Woolscour as part of their state conference which was held in Barcaldine over the school holidays, when speaking to most of the delegates and their families they certainly were most impressed with their visit to Western Queensland and most said they would be returning for a longer time to see more of the remote parts of the state. I understand the races held in Blackall over the past weekend were well-attended and further more most enjoyable with locally trained winners to make the day all the more enjoyable. Congratulations to the trainers and connections of the winners. Another huge golf weekend in Blackall with the Queensland Womens Sand Green Championships being contested for 2009. I have heard some sad, sad tales of best forgotten Rounds and some glowing accolades for the champion golfers who had come from all over the state to compete. I am looking forward to being present for the awards ceremony for the members of the Blackall SES and the Tambo ESU which is being held in Blackall on Wednesday at 10.30am. Those receiving Blackall SES Awards are Donald Lloyd, Wayne Dendle, Ricky Richardson, Don Wheeler, William Dallas, John Bowyer, Aubery Carter, Marie Wheeler, Matthew Richardson, Ian Murray, John Carter, Ross Collins and Greg Tierney. The ESU members from Tambo are Noel Rogers, Kelvin Hafey, David Holmes, Kevin Ward, Noel Barry, Charles Russell and Elaine Clover. I am sure that every member of the communities of Blackall and Tambo and the surrounding districts appreciate the time and effort all these SES and ESU personnel put into the operating of our emergency services now and in the past. Congratulations to all. The launch of the new Blackall Tambo Regional Council logo will be held on Thursday in both centres. I look forward to seeing you all at the presentations.
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The new Blackall-Tambo Regional Council brand, launched this week, is a modern representation of the sky, river, land and townships of and around Blackall and Tambo
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Zoy Green, area director for EMQ, Mayor Jan Ross, Shadow Minister for Police and Corrections Vaughan Johnson and EMQ area training director Gary Osmond from Longreach with members of the Blackall SES and Tambo ESU at the awards ceremony in Blackall on Wednesday Councillors joined various Aubrey Carter was awarded representatives to honour and with a 25 year meritorious service present awards to members of medal. the Blackall SES, Tambo ESU Peter Dallas was presented with and Yaraka SES this week. a national medal and a 15 year Blackall-Tambo Mayor Jan meritorious service medal. Ross said, I want to thank these Marie Wheeler was awarded people very much for contributing a national medal and a 25 year their time and service over the meritorious service medal. years. Kevin Ward from Tambo Their pride is our pride. was presented with a 10 year From Blackall, John Carter was meritorious service medal. awarded with a national medal Kelvin Haffey received a national and a 25 year service clasp. medal and 20 year meritorious Ross Collins was awarded with a service medal. 25 year meritorious service medal Elaine Clover, Noel Rogers and a 30 year service clasp. and Charles Matthew Richardson and John Russell were Bowyer were each presented with all awarded 10 a 15 year meritorious service year meritorious medal. service medals. Buy local, support your local economy Donald Lloyd, one of the Noel Barry and founding members of the Blackall David Holmes SES in 1975, was presented with each received a a national medal and a 25 year national medal meritorious service medal. and a 15 year Don Wheeler, Ian Murray and m e r i t o r i o u s Approx 12% protein, a complete weaner Greg Tierney received 30 year service medal. ration service clasps. Robert Long Wayne Dendle was presented and Kathleen with a national medal. Long from Ricky Richardson was thanked Yaraka also both for 10 years of service with a received national medal. medals.
Earlier this month the application process was opened for the Queensland Solar Hot Water Program. Its never been more affordable for Queenslanders to switch to solar, Energy Minister Stephen Robertson said. The program offers a standard installation, greenhouse efficient solar hot water system or heat pump for $100 to eligible Queensland pensioners and $500 to all other eligible Queensland households. Before applying for the program, applicants must ensure they are eligible for and willing to pay for the $1600 Federal rebate, and agree to sign over Renewable Energy Certificates to the installer. Once the system is installed, participants in the program can apply for the Federal rebate. We believe that successful implementation of the plan will help to leverage up to $3.5 billion in new investment, create up to 3,500 new jobs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 40 million tonnes by 2020, Mr Robertson said. To register to participate in the scheme or to receive program updates, visit www.cleanenergy.qld. gov.au, or call 13 25 23.
We would love all past and present members and their families to join us for a morning tea at 10am at the QCWA Hall in Clematis St at 10am.
Our AGM will follow at 11am and we will have a hot lunch to finish the morning. Please RSVP by Tuesday 14th to Rebecca Parry 4657 6123 All other interested community members are welcome to attend
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Together with Churches of Christ Care Would like to invite any interested persons
To the Official Opening of the new extension to McLean Place On Wednesday 22nd July 2009 At 10.30am - 12 noon
Please join us for morning tea followed by the opening by the Minister for Ageing, the Hon Justice Elliott together with Chris Trevor MP, Federal member for Flynn.
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animals do to keep warm on cold frosty mornings. I myself like to keep warm by snuggling up with my extra long woolly scarf by a camp fire, but what do other emus do!! Winter is the time of year when emus breed and lay their eggs, that means the chicks will be born in spring when the weather is perfect, not too hot in the day and not too cold at night. So how does the emu sitting on the nest keep warm? There is not a lot they can do, especially when they are trying to keeping their eggs warm. Birds like emus can fluff up their feathers creating more air pockets and increasing the insulation under their feathers this helps to keep the body warm, just like a feather doona on your bed if you want more warmth give it a good shake to fluff up the feathers. So tonight when you go to bed give your doona a big shake to fluff up your feathers for an extra toasty warm slumber. EDDIE
KIDS CORNER with Eddie Emu Gday all. Lately I have found myself sitting under a gum tree wondering what do other Wacky animal facts The reason that you can't see
emus breathing on a cold morning is because Emus noses are well adapted for saving water. They have large highly folded passages called nasal turbinates. Cool air breathed in, passes through these passages and is warmed on its way to the emus lungs. But warming up the air causes the emus nose to get colder. So, when the emu breathes out warm air, it travels back through the emus cold nose, gets cooled and water condenses. The water is then reabsorbed into the body. Amazing!!
Right: Tahlia, Kye, Makenzie Gerber and Alex, Cody, Chy Wood all having fun at 18 Mile
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Q. What's got wings, feathers, and fangs? A. Count Duckula Q. What does an eagle like to write with? A. A bald-point pen. Q. Where does a peacock go when it loses its tail? A. A re-tail store! Q. What books did the owl Brendan Ward and his feathered friends at Fairbairn Dam like? A. Hoot-dunits! Brendan and Sam Mobbs with Jack Ward Q. How do lovebirds dance? in front of the cattle yards they helped build A. Chick to chick. during their holidays Q. What do you give a sick Left: Eddie and family doing a bit of mustering bird? A. Tweetment! Eddies joke of the week: Q. Why do birds fly south for the winter? A. Because it's too far to walk!
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Although a day of lower spectator numbers, entries were on a par with previous years at the Yaraka gymkhana on Saturday. People kept their coats on as a cool southerly change kept the sunny day at Kiama Park a pleasant one, then rugged up for a big night of trophy presentations and continuing to catch up with friends seen once a year. Spectators and competitors came from as far away as Biloela and Brisbane and caught up with locals from Blackall, Longreach and Jundah areas, and once again supported the Royal Flying Doctor Alex Campbell, Blackall accepts the Colin Wood Memorial Sportsmanship award Service auction generously. from Ingrid, Greta and Hilary Wood (photo courtesy of Mary Killeen)
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Jake Lloyd and Alex Campbell were a close 2nd in junior musical chairs Right: The flags were a little high for the under 6 competitors in the motorbikes at Yaraka so helpers such as Mike Wacker handed them down
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Alexandra Pearson couldn't decide which she wanted to do more - dress in her fairy costume or ride her horse Right: Blackall competitor Kim Avery finishes ahead of Sally Campbell in a heat of the ladies bending race at the gymkhana
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Champion lady rider, Greta Wood sools Gill Russell executes a great Brendan Walker stretches out for a place in Blocka home for a narrow win over sister flag pickup and turn Ingrid in the ladies figure of eight the final of the men's figure of eight event The Barcoo Independent, Friday, July 10 2009 - Page 5
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term three. P&C vice president Fiona Russell has been busy in the acting presidents role, and has been helping to plan the groups menu for the registration dinner for the federal ICPA conference to be held in Longreach in August. They expect to cater for 180 people from around the country. Anne Sprague, the P&Cs tourism subcommittee chair has also been busy catering for the influx of visitors to the region. Blackall cluster students to receive encouragement awards in term two include Ivy Schmidt (Year 3) for good thinking during telephone reading, Ella Pearson for wonderful participation during on air, Bella Joseland (Year 4) for thinking of some excellent similes in her grammar book, Ainsley Walker (Year 5) for her mind map of Sydney Cove, Wilson Sprague (Year 5) for his descriptive diamante poem on a rocket and a roller, and Hollie Taylor (Year 5) for her colourful flower appliqu with neat, straight stitching.
Beatty, Beryl Clayton (nee Oliver) of Benowa and formerly of Blackall, passed away peacefully on 5th July 2009 at the Gold Coast after a short illness, aged 88 years. Dearly loved and loving wife of Teene (dec) and cherished mother of David, Robert, Michael and Peter. Greatly loved by her daughtersin-law Elizabeth, Cathy, Sharon, Tracey, Pru and Theresa, and by her many grandchildren and great-grand children. It seems Longreach locals and of She will be missed by family and her many friends. course tourists enjoy a 5 cent per litre A life well lived. advantage over the lucky Blackall Family and friends of Beryl are invited to attend her funeral service to be held at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 144 Cotlew Street, residents and tourists. Ashmore, Gold Coast on Friday 10th July 2009 at 11.30am. Following prayers the funeral will leave for the Allambe Gardens Universal Garden/Gallery Ph 4657 4344 Cemetery, Nerang.
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THE BARCOO INDEPENDENT
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I WOULD like to congratulate our Council delegation that met with the Director General of Main Roads on June 30. I would also like to thank all of the public that took the time to ring their councillors in support of my concerns Re the apparent lack of funds needed to complete the Jericho/Yaraka bitumen road. The delegation received assurances the road will be funded and completed thus allaying our fears of service cuts. In essence they have negotiated a further $15,000,000.00 of funding simply by expressing our concerns and reminding Government of their promises. Once again thanks to Jan and Sally for not taking their eyes off the ball. TO EDITOR, I write to you this morning on behalf of all the teenagers and young children in Blackall. As of late I have been thinking and realising (especially over the school holidays) that there is simply nothing for the kids to do in this town that will entertain them on a regular basis anymore. The closest to fun they get is going to the skate park or playing football at Banks Park. Although for some this is quite enjoyable, for others it is just plain boring. I remember about six years ago a kid or teenager was never without fun in this town. There used to be a youth centre we could hang out at, regular discos in town and regular functions and activities
Bill Krieg
Ainsley Walker
Ella Pearson, Bella Joseland and Georgia Sprague Page 6 - The Barcoo Independent, Friday, July 10 2009
put on for kids but now it seems get the ball rolling and show that we like all this fun has been blown need to get these things back into our town. This committee will even right out of town. In todays society the kids are run the proceedings, fund raise, our future and they need to be support, and do everything that is needed. The amount of people who looked after. Fair enough we have had have come up to me and said that some great things for the youth these things need to be done will of Blackall like the Shockwave shock you. They have come to me festival and the mural workshops and asked for my family to put on during the Heartland Festival but discos to support the cause. They we need fun things like this to also went back a fair way in time to the days when my brother and happen on a regular basis. A prime example of this loss of father ran the local radio station fun is the cinema. The cinema and said to me lets get that going used to be the place to go on a again. So the need and willingness that weekend whether with your family or your mates and it was the most has come from the community to popular place in town. I personally get these happenings going again loved it because my brother used is very strong. We have a huge to run the projector. The cinema foundation to start building on and was closed down a while ago and I think and know that this town this was a big loss to the entire and the Blackall Tambo council town but it was to be re-opened by has what it takes to get these some very helpful volunteers and things up and running again! As a a very helpful man (Ian Kinsey). It member of this teenage and young was even reopened by the now population of Blackall I send a plea current QLD premier Anna Bligh. to all interested. Please bring back the fun It now sits there rusting and falling apart and facing a horrible death. times and not only for our sake Another example is, as I but for the older generation as well mentioned, the youth centre. This because you can use things like place was so much fun for kids. It the cinema to enjoy time with your had pool tables, air hockey tables kids and you can use things like and laser tag; everything the youth the youth centre to get some time love to do and it is gone. These to yourselves and let your kids be sorts of things need to be reborn free. Something needs to happen in this town because otherwise with these great events that we we will lose our young people and have lost in time all that remains they will either just end up jay of these events are the memories walking the streets or just lazing in our minds and our hearts. So around everywhere during their help bring them back to reality and help make a huge difference spare time. I myself will even get a committee for the future generations sake. Dylan Dolinski together of young and old to help The Barcoo Independent, Friday, July 10 2009 - Page 11
The Blackall Combined Agents This month Heartland the addiction, but rebuilding this week yarded just over 2000 Assemblies of God Family Church self-image, work ethic, spiritual head in the weekly fat and store sale will welcome Alan Le May to preach awareness and relationships. with values over all descriptions in Blackall. An ordained minister Alan Le May has been carrying continuing to improve especially and professional cyclist, Alan has on the tradition and values of for good quality fat cattle. been executive director of youth former Dutch Reformed Minister The best of the bullocks last help centre Teen Challenge for the Reverend Charles Ringma, who, week was a/c Kevin and Bev past 13 years. in 1970, was involved in street Gillies Devendish Blackall sold to Alan will be at Heartland for a outreach programs and in 1971 a top of $169.2 c/kg for 708 kg to service on Sunday, July 19, but in established Teen Challenge return $1197 per head. Blackall for three days. Pastor Les Australia. Steven Gillies also sold Peel is encouraging people to come Those people who are interested Droughtmaster bullocks to $169.2 forward who may be interested in in making the most of having Alan c/kg for 661 kg returning $1119 arranging a confidential meeting in Blackall are encouraged to per head. with Alan to benefit from his contact Heartland Assemblies of NE Hay Blairgowrie Jericho knowledge and experience with God Family Church. sold Braford bullocks to $168 c/ Teen Challenge. kg weighing 551 kg returning For thirty years Teen Challenge $928 per head. has provided services and support JM Allen and Sons Erne such as residential treatment Blackall sold Simbrah cows for programs for young men aged 16 to an average of $137 c/kg, 610 kg 25 years who are recovering from to return $837 per head, topping alcohol and drug dependency and at $139 c/kg or $916. Fat heifers other associated life controlling were also sold to $156 c/kg, 538 problems, crisis accommodation for homeless young men and kg and $841 per head. Budgerygar Past Co. Bexhill outreach services. The programs aim to eliminate Tambo sold Santa cows for $130 habits by c/kg, 548 kg to return $763 per self-destructive addressing the needs of a person head. Ben Avery Allendale Blackall as a whole, not only dealing with Alan will visit Blackall this month sold Charolais cross cows to a top of $136 c/kg for 540 kg to return $734 per head. Roger and Gayle Ellison This weekend, the Bishop of the Brian will visit the Parish of Tambo Cotswold Blackall sold Brahman Rockhampton Diocese, Fr Brian for the morning Mass. cross cows to $128.2 c/kg for 520 Heenan, will be on his annual visit Term 3 starts for the St Josephs kg and $665 per head. of the local areas of Blackall and school teachers on the Monday Ray and Susan Mayne Tambo. with a pupil-free day to plan and Greenhills Tambo sold Santa St Patricks Parish and school prepare for the term. cows for a top of $127.6 c/kg, 570 community of St Josephs are The students start on Tuesday, kg returning $728 per head, while looking forward to his visit and hopefully all bright and refreshed their fat heifers sold to a top of sharing of the many experiences from the holidays. $155.2 c/kg for 507 kg returning and happenings in the area. Bishop Brian will celebrate a top of $787 per head. It will be a special occasion Mass on Tuesday morning at St The Devendish fat heifers sold for many of the students from Patricks with the school students to a top of $157.2 c/kg weighing St Josephs school who will be and any parishioners who are able 538 kg returning $846 per head. celebrating their Confirmation to attend. He will then gather with BF and RC Birchley Gartmore and first Holy Communion. the regional principals who will be Tambo sold fat heifers to a top of This ceremony will be held at meeting that day in Blackall also. $157 c/kg and $705 per head. the Saturday BW and JM Dickson Belle evening Mass Blackall sold Red Angus steers at St Patricks to a top of $170.2 c/kg weighing Church at 384 kg to return a top of $653 per 6.00pm with Ringrose Button Chartered Accountants are a head. a celebration locally owned and based practice which previously Brahman cross weaners a/c afterwards in operated as ORegan & Partners Longreach. Baldy Bay sold to a top of $164.2 front of the Some areas in which we specialize are: c/kg, 306 kg and $503 per head church. for the steers, while the heifers All are welcome Primary Production and Small Business sold for $160.2 c/kg, 317 kg and to attend and Individual Taxation Returns $508 per head. people are asked Professional Taxation & Accountancy advice Cows and calves a/c C and G to bring a hot Business Planning, advice and compliance Prow Glenora Blackall sold last dish to share Succession Planning week for $680 per unit. Heavy and their own We will be attending our Blackall Office in Woods Arcade on Wednesday 22 & Thursday 23 July drinks. bulls made out to $139.2 c/kg. On the Sunday For all your Accountancy & Taxation needs contact The next weaner sale will be Prue Button or Bill Ringrose on 07 4657 4144 morning Bishop held in Blackall on August 6. Page 10 - The Barcoo Independent, Friday, July 10 2009
State Engineering Traditional Furniture Making in Blackall conference visits Blackall Woolscour
Tutor Laurens Otto (right) traces a design for Bryony Casey who travelled Lesley Heatley carefully taps out the to Blackall from Brisbane for the intricate design of her jewellery box traditional furniture making course
Tutor Geoff Hannah has been coming to Blackall for 20 years to direct the furniture making workshop. This year 13 people from all over Queensland came to Olivia, Tamara and Lindy enjoyed the races Blackall to participate.
Crystal Johnston, Craiglea Warrior and the Allom family at the Blackall races
Slim Murray explained the workings of the Woolscour's steam machinery to engineers during a specially organised night tour of the premises
Girls gathered for Fashions of the Field at the Blackall races on the weekend The Barcoo Independent, Friday, July 10 2009 - Page 7
continued from page 1 Bronze 2 on day one, with a gross Queensland golfing association and spent the weekend talking score of 105. Lisa Kings finished with a gross to the ladies about what type of competition they wanted. score of 241 and a nett of 155. Merle started her golf career Melda Hauff and Janelle Schluter were the other Blackall golfers playing on sand greens, but who competed in the tournament these days mostly plays on grass greens. on the weekend. She says it is a different In the top division Mary experience playing on the two Sutherland from Tambo had a gross score of 188 and a nett of surfaces. I find it really difficult, playing 156 to finish 15th overall. Also from Tambo, Susan Jarvis on the sand greens now; it is had a gross of 214 and a nett of always such a challenge! Merle came to Blackall this 170 in Bronze 1 Division 1. year with eight other women In Bronze 1 Division 2, Belinda from Clermont and four from Johnson had a gross score of 191 Springsure. and a nett of 137 to put her in 10th For Merle and many others, place overall. as well as playing golf, the Merle relives history championships are an opportunity Today, Merle Vandersee from to catch up with old friends. Clermont is the only woman who Its like a reunion really. I know has competed in the event every so many people here and it is part year since it began 21 years ago. of my calendar; something that I The first sand green tournament just have to do every year, Merle was held in Barcaldine in 1988, said. when Merle was President of the Rowan Hunnam
From the Land of the Long White Cloud to Big Sky Country NZ poet visits
Acclaimed New Zealand poet, Hinemoana Baker is visiting Blackall and Longreach this week as part of a three-month stint as Arts Queenslands Poet-inResidence. A talented poet, musician, producer and creative writing teacher, Hinemoana will be based in Brisbane and have roles in key literary events such as Brisbane Writers Festival and the Queensland Poetry Festival but is also planning to travel to regional centres, being part of a Writers Train to Charleville later in the year, and flying to Cairns. The Queensland Writers Centre organised workshops with young people in Blackall this week, and locals have also had the opportunity to drop into the Arts Centre where Hinemoana was based and chat to her about their work. She said she had been enjoying listening to what people in the area had to say about their place. She was also looking forward to exploring more of Australias indigenous culture. Hinemoana traces her Maori heritage from Taranaki in the North Island down to the Otakou peninsula near Dunedin in the South Island, and her Pakeha ancestors were from England and Bavaria. Local organiser Sally Cripps said it had been a rare and exciting opportunity for people to spend time with an internationally renowned poet and learn from her. One of the highlights was to be a recital at the Wednesday night bush dinner at the Blackall Woolscour. Hinemoanas introductory performance at the Judith Wright Centre in Brisbane last week wowed everyone there so we are privileged to be seeing something similar out here, Sally said. She will also be appearing at the Ilfracombe Nursery this Sunday. Hinemoana has been accompanied on her visit to Blackall by Queensland poet Graham Nunn, who is no stranger to the district, having been Blackalls own poet-in-residence in 2008. He created two pieces of work for the community Beyond and Black Stump Blues during his visit and was looking forward to renewing friendships during his time in town. The state government provides $50 000 for the 2009 Poet-inResidence program. Premier Anna Bligh said it had benefited Queensland writers and poets by opening up new links and partnerships for them with the international literary community. It is anticipated that the Poet-in-Residence will create a legacy of new work and creative partnerships that will Sampling the local cuisine have a far-reaching crawchies - was a real treat for impact on Queensland Hinemoana and Graham during literature. their time in Blackall
Arts Queensland Poet-in-Residence and visitor to Blackall Hinemoana Baker gets writing with Louise Ward
Music is a big part of Queensland poet-in-residence Hinemoana Baker's repertoire and she made sure her guitar was part of her luggage on her flight to Blackall this week
Roadworks Notice
Windeyer Bridge Works Tambo Springsure Turnoff Road closed 27 July - 2 August
The road from Tambo to Springsure turnoff will be closed from Monday 27 July to Sunday 2 August 2009 due to the Department of Transport and Main Roads undertaking works on the Windeyer Creek bridge. The bridge rehabilitation works includes safety and road efficiency improvements which will be to the benefit of the road user. Road users are advised to seek alternative routes during this period. Other suggested routes are via Roma or Blackall. A community consultation meeting to discuss the road closure and bridge repairs will be held at the Tambo Shire Hall on Monday 13 July 2009 at 10:30am. Everyone is welcome to attend. The department thanks all road users for their patience and asks them to please slow down - roadwork safety is your responsibility too.
All enquiries and feedback regarding the road works can be directed to Main Roads Central West Regional office on 4651 2777 or 0428 101 464 or email: mr.rd.barcaldine@mainroads.qld.gov.au
Michelle Green from Alpha, Leanne Moore from Joanne Purdon from Townsville, Muriel Laverty from Roma, Inglewood, locals Christine Williams and Pauline Fry, Merle Vandersee from Clermont and Kathy Woodfield from Longreach enjoy themselves at the sand greens and Sue on day one of competition on the golf course
Leah Williams from Barcaldine, Dale Constant from Joan Lloyd from Townsville, Hazel Sleep from Clermont, Atherton, Joan Harms from Roma and Aloma Everingham from Alpha on day 2 of the Queensland event Joscelyn Avery from Isisford and Blackalls Ashlee Fry Page 8 - The Barcoo Independent, Friday, July 10 2009