Sport on the Barcoo

Blackall hosts junior league cluster

By Peter Hauff
A great day of junior rugby league was witnessed last Saturday when the Barcaldine Sand Goannas and the Longreach Thomson Tigers travelled to Blackall to contest five grades of junior league. First to take to the field were Brent Gerbers under 7s. These guys and gals provided great entertainment and continue to improve with every game they play. The 8s followed and continued their good form, not conceding a try in their two round robin matches. Dan Burton and Mark Mckays under 10s and 12s continued the entertainment. The under 14s finished the day with two strong performances under the watchful eye of their coach Peter Ward, Central West president Brett Harvey, and the under 13 and 14 Central West representative coaches. The Central West representative teams play this weekend in Barcaldine against the Central Highlands, Gladstone and Rockhampton teams. Local players picked to play for the Central West are Jesse Negus, Ronan Robinson, Jack Ward, Kyle Hearn, Brady Prow, Tom Flynn, Jack Politch, Dylan Dolinski and DJ Kangan. The next game of football for the juniors will be another home game on Sunday, May 11, against the Barcaldine Sand Goannas, and the club hopes to get another great roll-up of spectators to add to the excitement of the day. The Blackall Junior Rugby League has been successful in their nomination to take an under 11s team to the annual Laurie Spina Shield hosted by the North Queensland Cowboys in Townsville on June 27-28. The weekend consists of a competition for 48 under 11 teams as well as attending a North Queensland Cowboys team training session and attending the Cowboys game against the South Sydney Rabbitohs on the Saturday night. The Blackall juniors aged 10 and 11 are all very excited about this trip and will soon be busy training together to prepare for this weekend away. Shauna Kangan puts on a burst of speed for the under 7s against Longreach.

Kelly Hauff strongly defends for Blackall in the under 12s game.

Doug Lane takes Pistol Club double

The Blackall Pistol Club held its Cowards Earthmoving Standard and Air Pistol handicap events last Sunday, April 27. In the standard match event Doug Lane took out first place with a score of 615, closely followed by Bruce McPaul on 607. Third place went to Arthur Elmy on 595, just ahead of Noelene Gleeson on 594. Other scores were: Spencer Astill 588; Aub Carter 573; Robyn Lound 561; Peter Fenson 546. Top round was a 91 shot by Aub Carter in the 20 second round. Doug Lane took out a double for the day by also coming first in the Air Pistol event with a score of 630. Runner-up was Noelene Gleeson with 606, while third place went to Arthur Elmy with 597. Robyn Lound had 582 and Aub Carter 564. Top off-pistol scores were shot by Robyn Lound with a 507 and Arthur Elmy 505. The next official shoot is the Cowards Earthmoving Centre Fire and Sports Pistol events to be held on Sunday, May 18 starting at 9am.

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Anzac message for young and old

Blackalls old soldiers and the youth of the district alike were charged with the task of recording the war service of veterans, in the main address given at the Anzac Day service in Blackall. Lieutenant Brendan Perkins of the Royal Australian Artillery told the gathering in the Memorial Park that Anzac Day was a time for renewal, a time to recharge the national spirit and remember what makes Australia great. My task for the old soldiers is to grab somebody and tell them your story, he said. And the task for the younger generations is to listen and record. Blackall has a proud record of service do not let the memories of it fade. Lieutenant Perkins said it had been a great honour

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by Sally Cripps

Sophie Negus marched with the Girl Guides on Anzac Day.

to represent the Australian Defence Force in Blackall. I was very impressed with the turn-out at the dawn service, he said. Blackall RSL sub-branch president Terry Brennan made note of the 40th anniversary of some of the most protracted battles in the Vietnam War, when he spoke at the service. Known as the battles of Coral and Balmoral and beginning on May 13, 1968 they affected the Australian course in the war, according to Mr Brennan. They were the largest battles that Australia was involved in, in South Vietnam, more so than the battle of the betterknown Long Tan, he said. A large group of people took part in the Anzac Day march along Shamrock Street.

Blackall-Tambo project funding in danger

According to a news report on ABC Radio last Tuesday, funding for an extension to McLean Place and for a major development in Tambo is likely to be scrapped by the federal government. The federal Member for Flynn, Chris Trevor told ABC Radio that seven or eight regional projects in his electorate were under threat. Funding for Blackall and Tambo was pledged under the Howard governments Regional Partnerships Program. It had committed $550 000 towards a 10-bed extension for Blackalls aged care facility at McLean Place, and $380 000 towards a redevelopment of Woodies Building in Tambo.

The Regional Partnerships Program was criticised by the auditor-general before last years federal election and Mr Trevor said he had been told Continued on page 3

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FROM THE MAYORS DESK

This has been a most eventful time since my last article. I was able to attend the Queensland Local Government Symposium of Infrastructure along with acting CEO Brenda Kelly and Director of Works Ross Browning. I found the workshops extremely interesting and very informative. There was a great race day in Tambo on the 19th of April with visitors from Blackall enjoying the afternoon, before the Tambo golf open on the 20th. The rst general meeting of the Blackall-Tambo Regional Council was held on Wednesday the 23rd of April in Tambo. All councillors attended. I would like to mention the competition for a new logo for our Regional Council, open to all residents of our region with cash voucher prizes of $500 for adults and $300 for the younger generation up to 18 years. There will be an entry form available from the Blackall-Tambo Regional Council ofce in the near future. I am sure all of those imaginative and creative people will have their pencils and brushes busy. Both shires have had very distinctive logos to represent their community. It is over to you all now to see what you will create to identify our region. I was delighted to receive an invitation from the Blackall State School to attend their Anzac commemorative presentation at the Cultural Centre. I congratulate the students and the teaching staff on the very dedicated and thoughtful prayers, dialogue of the history of local military heroes and poems in this presentation. It was indeed appreciated by all attending. I was also pleased to be able to attend the Blackall RSL Dawn Service held at the Cenotaph in the Memorial Park. My congratulations to Mr Terry Brennan and Mr Don Daly on a wonderful service attended by many. I would also like to thank the senior students and teaching staff of the Blackall State School for the most welcome breakfast and the Anzac biscuits. I would also like to express my appreciation to deputy mayor Peter Skewes for attending the morning parade and ceremony in my stead. I was able to travel to Tambo to participate in the Anzac Day ceremony for 2008. Tambo Stock Show on the 26th was a great day for all attending. Perfect weather saw a really big crowd enjoy the various exhibits and the results of the competitions. I believe a huge THANK YOU is due to the president of the Tambo Stock Show committee Mrs Jenni Peters and to all the enthusiastic committee who have worked so diligently to create the wonderful 34th Tambo Stock Show. Jan Ross

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MAY 3 3 4 7 8 9 10 20-23 Resin art workshop Woolscour dinner and tour 20-23 Wool history display 21 Woolscour night dinner Show triathlon and tour Blackall show 22 Cattle sale Woolscour dinner and tour 23 Heartland Festival celebration dinner Cattle sale 24 Woolscour celebration/ Arts Council AGM bush dinner Girl Guides Mothers Day 24 Corporate Golf Day cent sale 24/25 Gillespie Open Garden 10/11 Youth art mural 24-28 Painting workshop 25-29 Quilting workshop 10 Kindy Quick Shear 28 Woolscour dinner and tour 11 Jnr League v Barcaldine 29 Cattle sale 12-23 Heartland Festival poet in 29/30 Knitting workshop residence 30 Heartland Festival Art 14 Blackall Tambo Council Show opening 31 Art show meeting Matilda Highway race 14 Woolscour dinner and tour 31 meeting 15 Cattle sale 31 In The Bin lm night 16 Up The Garden Path JUNE workshop 1 CWA community lunch Woolscour dinner and tour 16 Woolscour open mike night 4 5 Cattle sale 16-18 Black Stump campdraft 7 Woolscour bush dinner 17 SpeakOut Drop In and tour workshops 11 Woolscour dinner and tour 17/18 Poetry workshop 12 Cattle sale 18 Woolscour dinner and tour 17/18 Wool felt hat making 19 Weaner and store sale workshop Page 2 - The Barcoo Independent, Friday, May 2 2008 25 26 Woolscour night dinner and tour Blackall Pony Club shield/ open gymkhana

JULY 2 Woolscour dinner and tour 5 Noel Allom Memorial Cup race meeting 5 Woolscour bush dinner and tour 9 Woolscour dinner and tour 16 Woolscour dinner and tour 23 Woolscour dinner and tour 24 60+ Better Christmas in July 30 Woolscour dinner and tour AUGUST 2 Woolscour bush dinner and tour 6 Woolscour dinner and tour 9 RYMA sports day / Zookeepers band 13 Woolscour dinner and tour 18 Vietnam Veterans Day 20 Woolscour dinner and tour 27 Woolscour dinner and tour SEPTEMBER 6 Flower Show 6 Woolscour bush dinner and tour 20 Springtime Affair

Whylie wins rugby league selection

Blackall year 10 student Whylie Wilson recently travelled to Townsville to play in the 15 years Presidents Trials rugby league carnival as part of the central west team. After his return to Blackall Whylie was informed of his selection as part of the Presidents 13 team to play at a four-day carnival in Redcliffe. Whylie will leave Blackall on May 5 to travel with his father Bob to Brisbane by bus. He will attend training at Dolphin Oval at Redcliffe on Tuesday, in preparation for the carnival which will start on May 8. Whylies usual playing position is second row and he has enjoyed being part of junior league teams for the part couple of years. Due to the low numbers of players of a similar age, Whylie has been playing for the Barcaldine juniors, winning the Gemfields competition. He was also a member of Barcaldines under 15 central west premiership winning team last year. Local Woolscour identity and Whylies father, Bob Wilson has offered a unique painting to be raffled in support of Whylies expenses. The painting is of a pair of Clydesdales ploughing a field and is unique in being a watercolour painted on a cigarette paper. The framed painting is valued at $700. Local photographer Robert Stockwell has donated a large framed photograph from his current collection as a prize as well. The photograph is of an old sulky and water tank near Emerald and is valued at $275. Raffle proceeds will assist Whylie with levies, uniforms and travel expenses and are available from the school office, the Blackall Woolscour, Dot Marks, and Kim Avery. They will be drawn on May 4.

Junior cricket break up

Bob Wilson and Robert Stockwell holding the artwork that is being raffled to assist Whylie Wilson (centre) with sports levies and travel expenses.

Sunday, April 13 saw the end of season break-up for Blackalls junior cricketers. To end the season a match was played between players, parents and friends before the trophy presentation. Trophy winners were: cricketer of the year - Bradley Hayes, most improved - Justin Johnstone and Jamie Harvey. Caitlin Johnstone and Ben Emerick received trophies for well played, best match player was awarded to Jamie Harvey. Best bowler and most catches were received by Hamish Heard, while best batsman and most catches went to Jamie Harvey. Best fieldsman - Jesse Negus, best bowling - Tom Doonar 3/11, highest score - Bradley Hayes 56 not out and Hamish Heard 54 not

Trophy winners, players and organisers at the junior cricket breakup in April. out, well played - Jayden Bird. The groups two sponsors, Blackall IGA and the Barcoo Hotel Raffle Group were thanked for their support, along with adult organisers Dwayne, Donald and Steven. Junior cricket is looking forward to starting up again next summer.

-- by Cindy Harvey

Caitlin Johnstone shows off her junior cricket tropies.

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Julie upsets Tex in handicap bowls

There was a big upset in handicap singles at the Blackall Bowls Club last Sunday, with Julie Blucher playing great bowls to defeat Tex Hayward 31-10. Even allowing for her eight-start, it was a big win. In the final of the 2007 sets of nines, Col Pfingst proved too consistent for Gumby Chapman, winning 7-5 and 9-4. In another sets of nines game, Rob Doyle played very good bowls but was just shaded by Dally Holden 7-5 and 10-5. In sets of nine ends on Sunday, April 20 Lou Kelly once again proved too good for Woody, winning 18-2 and 8-5. Col Pfingst caused a bit of an upset in another game of nine ends when, using his new bowls, he defeated Ross Browning. Ross was leading on the first set 12-4, but then Col fired up to win the next two sets 11-5 and 13-1. In handicap singles young Mitchell Pfingst was far from disgraced, going down to Gumby Chapman 31-16 in a good game. On paper it looked as if Dally Holden had an easy win 31-9 in B singles, but if Marty Gray had had a bit of luck with a lot of his shots it would have been a lot closer game. There will be no competition bowls this Sunday due to the Blackall Show, but social bowls will be available in the morning if anyone wishes to play.

Ladies tennis looking for players

The Blackall Tennis Clubs Ladies tennis meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 9:30am and play until 11:30am. All participants bring a plate to share for morning tea and the canteen is open as well. Children are most welcome as there is a playground there for them to use. The ladies are there to have fun and enjoy the social aspect of the morning. It is very much a morning of hits and giggles. Ball fees are $4. Please contact Brenda Emerick with enquiries on 46574562.

Rebecca Parry prepares to smash the ball at the Blackall Tennis Clubs ladies tennis morning.

-- by Dally Holden

Longrange Weather Predictions For Blackall 4 May 2008 31 May

(By The Moon) from Ken Ring of www.predictweather.com A much drier month is likely, with a couple of rain afternoons around the end of this forecast period. Average temperatures for maximums may be around 26C and for minimums around 12C. Over the period humidity may average about 71% and the barometer about 1018mbs. Wind gusts are likely about the 17th. Expect temperature swings about 7th-11th and 20th-24th. Allow 24 hour error for forecasts. Ken Ring 2008 Ken Rings book Predict Weather for Australia 2008 is available email enquiries@ predictweather.com
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Barcy airport closure gives Blackall an extra ight

Blackall will be receiving an extra QantasLink ight for the next four months, thanks to the temporary closure of the Barcaldine airport due to its runway redevelopment. The Saturday service that normally operates from Brisbane to Roma and Barcaldine and back to Roma and Brisbane, will now be landing in Blackall instead of Barcaldine. This is effective from May 4, giving Blackall four ights a week to Brisbane for approximately four months. While the Blackall-Tambo Regional Council was pleased to hear of the additional ight, it was concerned that the Barcaldine Regional Council had not made any arrangements to bus passengers to Blackall for the Saturday ight. The Tuesday and Thursday services that normally touch down in Barcaldine have been redirected to Longreach, and the Barcaldine council is running a bus service between the two towns. Longreach already has a direct ight to Brisbane on Saturday, and the Barcaldine bus will link with that service rather than bringing passengers to Blackall. A Barcaldine council spokesperson said it couldnt be done because there was only one bus, and it couldnt be split in half. Blackall-Tambos acting CEO, Brenda Kelly said she had already expressed her disappointment to Barcaldines CEO Ian Badham that her council hadnt been consulted. Cr Peter Skewes described the action as undermining. We gave Barcaldine assistance when our airport was being redeveloped and they should return the favour to us, he said. They wouldnt have had any air services at all except for Blackall giving them some of our services years ago. Ms Kelly said the BlackallTambo council would have had lots of information to share with Barcaldine regarding emergency and RFDS procedures used, if they had seen t to get in touch. Blackall-Tambo resolved to write to Barcaldine and formally express its disappointment at not being consulted regarding arrangements for a bus to service the temporary Saturday ight. -- by Sally Cripps

Federal funding for aged care in limbo

Continued from page 1
the funding will not be released under Labor. Ive received advice from Prime Minister [Kevin Rudd] that all my election commitments will be met by the government, he said. But at this stage those programs will remain under review and theres every likelihood that they will not proceed. Barcoo Retirement Village chairman Owen Stockwell reacted cautiously to the media report. We have had no ofcial notication of the status of our funding, he said. We are getting quite anxious and looking forward to hearing from someone. Its disappointing to have it drag on this way. Blackall-Tambo Regional Councils acting director of Corporate and Community Services and the man responsible for the Tambo funding application, Rob Hayward said the news report was a bit disheartening. We have already been granted $150 000 for our project under the states Q150 celebration funding, but that money will be lost if the federal money doesnt come through, he said. Under the project, the Woodies Building, one of Tambos oldest, will be redeveloped to house the Education Centre, have two ofces for rent, one space for retail, and an art gallery and workshop. Already four businesses have expressed an interest in using those proposed ofces, said Mr Hayward. Every time we have retail space advertised, people are queuing up to use it.

Now @ Outback Emporium, Blackall Phone 46 576 220

Stick it where the sun shines!

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Letter to the Editor

Blue Light sees red over hall closure
I am involved in the Blackall Blue Light Association and I am astounded, to say the least, at councils actions in closing the Memorial Hall in Short Street to community organisations. I encourage all aspects of youth development and I, like many parents, involve myself as much as my time allows. I actively participate and assist in developing not my kids, but our communitys kids, into thoughtful, tolerant, productive adults. I do not have a working knowledge of Speak Out but this activity should be and has been supported by council and the community. I applaud them. But, and it is a very big but, should councils support of one group be at the expense of other groups that utilise the Memorial Hall? Our secretary has corresponded with council to seek access to the Memorial Hall for Blue Light discos and has received a reply advising that the hall is closed to all other activities. Last disco we had 72 kids. The CWA has generously allowed us to use their hall but 72 kids dancing and playing gets very hot and crowded. The Memorial Hall is a perfect venue for our Blue Light discos. The hall has toilets and a kitchen. It is off Shamrock Street, allowing safe parking. It has lighting, air conditioning and it is big enough for the kids to enjoy themselves and move away from the action if they wish. I would encourage community members to ask their local elected councillor to, if youll pardon the pun, PLEASE EXPLAIN.

CWA shouts Blackall to lunch

The Blackall CWA has been successful in obtaining an Emergency Drought Aid Grant from QCWA, which will allow the group, in association with the Blue Light committee, to hold a free community function. They are planning a lunch afternoon with food, drinks and entertainment for the kids. Tentatively scheduled for Sunday, June 1, the function is an opportunity for the town and country people of Blackall to get together, leave their worries behind for an afternoon and to socialize in a relaxing atmosphere. On Sunday, April 20 the Blackall CWA held its much-awaited stalls morning. Its success brought about the general consensus that it should be made a twice-yearly function. The fruit and vege tray was won by Zach Frost and the multi-draw, consisting of 11 items, was woFresh n by 11 different people.

Brent Gerber 28 Garden Street

-- by Lavina Anderson

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Design a new logo for the Blackall-Tambo Regional Council

Your design can be submitted in sketch form or by a computer generated program in any format

Prizes
Winning logo for open entry- $500.00 Winning logo for junior (18 years and under) entry- $300.00 Submissions close 4.30pm on Friday 13 June 2008
For more information regarding this competition please contact Lisa Goodman by phoning (07) 46 574 222. Entry forms can be obtained from the Council offices in Blackall and Tambo.

Blackall wether trial beats dogs and flies

By Sally Cripps
Despite the best efforts of wild dogs, blowflies and floodwater, most sheep in the Barcoo Pastoral Society wether trial managed to survive and return good results at the annual shearing at Blackall last week. Its probably fairly typical of the year most of us have had so the figures should be a good guide for local producers, said steward Rod Allpass. Results were spread around with no one property dominating. The team from Avonleigh, owned by Graham and Susan McDonald and managed by Mr Allpass, took out first prize in the 2004 age group, recording an average price of $52.49 for their wool. Second place went to James and Sarah Pearson at Terrick ($49.71), just pipping Scott Counsell at Lyndon, Barcaldine ($49.61). The 2005 drop results saw Bevan and Julie Hauff, Colart rewarded with the highest wool average for the day, of $56.06 a sheep. They were followed by Lyndon with $53.93 and Home Creek, another Barcaldine entry, owned by Willie and Marcelle Chandler, with $50.15. The team entered by Bill and Sally Cripps, Melrose won the 2006 wool average, with fleeces averaging $52.57. The Lloyd family, Lorne were in second place ($51.93) and Bruce Alexander, Warringah took out third place ($51.47). The Cripps family won the QantasLink trophy for the highest valued single fleece, which was priced at $65.88, heading another 2006 entry from Lorne ($64.87) and one from Colin and Roslyn Woods 2004 team from Koondoo ($60.03). Lyndon won the Thornleigh Trophy and Dogmaster Training prize by coming out ahead in the aggregate for teams with entries in all three years of the competition. Their three-year aggregate was $48.79, leading Avonleigh on $46.58 and Koondoo on $43.22. Joe Taylor and Anita Dennis, Coolagh won the

Landmarks Longreach manager Ian Duncan classed the fleeces for the Barcoo Pastoral Society wether trial at Avonleigh, with Mandy Cripps giving a hand. prize for the best pen of mutton sheep with their 2005 drop first cross Dohne team, which had an average carcase value of $54.59. Their consistent frame edged out entries from James and Sarah Pearson, who had one 2004 drop sheep weighing 68.5 kilograms and paying $57.64. The Pearsons won the Newport Apartments trophy for the supreme pen though, when the combined wool and carcase results of their 2004 team gave them an average value of $97.58 a head. Just behind them were the 2004 Koondoo team with $96.51 and Lyndons 2005 team with $94.25. Landmark were the agents at work on the day, valuing fleeces and carcases. Mr Allpass said 10 new teams had entered the competition this year, from Blackall, Tambo and Barcaldine properties. Wether trial prizes will be presented at the Blackall Show on Sunday, May 4.

Large cattle yardings continue

Blackall Combined Agents yarded a total of 3950 head at the special steer sale held last Thursday, April 24. The vast majority of the yarding consisted of Brahman and Brahman cross type steers, with many fitting the heavy feeder weight ranges. The Tindall family from Macfarlane Downs, Tambo, sold a line of 360 Shorthorn and Shorthorn cross steers, with the bullocks making up to 153.2c, heavy feeders to 159.2c and weaner steers selling to 179.2 c/ kg. Listowel Downs sold a draft of heavy feeder Santa steers to a top of 162.2c for 497 kg to average 158.8c for 445 kg. David Moore, McKinlay sold Red Angus cross steers weighing 436 kg for a top price of 158c or $698 to achieve an average of $612 for 385kg. The Webber family of Cloncurry sold 1500 No. 6 Brahman steers to average 400 kg and 145c. Store steers account Beco Pastoral Co, Jericho, sold Charolais cross Brahman steers to average 159c, to return $582/ head. At the Combined Agents sale a week earlier, 2100 head were yarded, with values for meatworks cattle holding firm to dearer but store cattle struggling to maintain the weeks rates. The market eased with big numbers still on the move throughout Queensland and the Northern Territory. Massive numbers of cattle continue to cross the border from the Northern Territory and lines of up to 20 000 weaners are being quoted. The next Blackall fat and store sale will be held on May 8.

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Roy Dudley dies

A well-known past resident of Blackall, Roy (Smacker) Dudley passed away in Mackay on March 27. Roy was born in Blackall and grew up to be a respected member of the community. Roys sporting career was with the White Horse Football Club and in later years golf became his passion. His early working days were in the pastoral industry. He later spent 20 years with Telecom. On retirement, Roy and his wife Rose moved to Alexandra Headlands and then to Mackay. Rose and their son Kim recently returned to Blackall to bring Roys ashes back.

Young and old alike lay wreaths at the cenotaph on Anzac Day

Kindy keen to build enrolments

Building the foundation for life-long learning and creating a caring and nurturing environment are just two of the objectives the staff at the Blackall Kindergarten endeavour to create for the children who attend the program. Blackall has a Crche and Kindergarten afliated centre where qualied staff are continually undertaking professional development to ensure they are capable of keeping up with the demands of a busy centre. The Kindy offers a play-based curriculum which is under the guidance of the Crche & Kindergartens curriculum framework called Building Waterfalls. As well, it offers a wide range of learning experiences that build upon the childs interests and ideas. As well as creating fun and exciting ways of exploring through play, children are also encouraged to develop life skills such as conict resolution, sharing, relationships and language. The centre is Sunsmart accredited, ensuring all children are protected from exposure to the sun, and it has new shade structures as well as Kindy shirts and hats. People with young children that are considering enrolment should call the centre on 4657 4832 to make an appointment. Exploring through play is great fun at the Blackall Kindergarten.

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Gun shearers heading to Blackall

One thousand dollars for shearing three sheep must be the best rate going, but its what the regions top shearer will take home from Blackalls Gathering of the Guns quick shear competition on Saturday, May 10. According to Clare Barron, who is helping to organise the fundraising night for the Blackall Kindy, the competition recognises that everyone from pro shearers to beginners are on the circuit, with the shearing season underway in western Queensland. The winner takes all in the Open class with $1000 and the prestigious Jackie Howe perpetual trophy up for grabs. The Intermediate class has $1000 worth of cash and prizes. There is $100 up for The Bird brothers, Cameron and Shane, racing against each other at grabs for the Quick Throw winner, then the 2007 Quick Shears event. the Aussies will go head to head with their New Zealand mates to determine the Spectators will be charged a all entrants to nominate now winner of the Trans-Tasman Challenge. gold coin entry fee. so sheep can be organised Clare said organisers were keen to run The Blackall Kindergarten is the competition once again, as it celebrated also providing an evening of for the event, by ringing the the regions major industry and 100 years entertainment and a barbecue kindergarten on 4657 4832 or of the historic Blackall Woolscour. so a great night will be had for 4657 4332 to register. Nomination fees are $40 for the Open all. and Intermediate shearing events and $15 Organisers are encouraging -- By Rebecca Olive for the Quick Throw.

Howe medals to be auctioned in Melbourne

Medals which once belonged to world champion blade shearer Jack Howe will be going up for auction by Sothebys in Melbourne later this month. They include the medal he won for shearing 321 sheep with blade shears in seven hours and 40 minutes at Alice Downs on October 10, 1892, a record that has never been broken. Also on sale will be two other medals once owned by John Robert Jackie Howe one he received for machine-shearing 237 sheep in one working day, also in 1892, and a shield presented to him by the Workers Political Organisation, a forerunner of the Australian Labor Party, for his services to the labour movement. The medals are being offered by Howes grand-daughters Jenny Muir and Mary Rich. Jenny said they had been on loan to the Australian Stockmans Hall of Fame in Longreach for about 15 years, but neither her nor Marys children had had the opportunity to closely see and touch them. We wanted to briefly take them out to give them that opportunity and found that it was impossible to obtain a valuation for insurance, as they would not be in the safe environment of the Hall, she said. We decided then that the best course of action would be to sell them.

We are also well aware of the rift that can occur in families when valuable articles are involved that belong to a number of members. With five children between us, we did not want that to happen when the ownership of the medals passed eventually to them. Jenny said the families hoped that whoever purchased them would allow them to remain on public display to be viewed by all, as they were an important part of the heritage of Australia. The medals, which are expected to reach $35,000, will be auctioned as Howe always wore them - attached by a chain to a gold fob watch.

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Music trivia quiz a loud success

Celebrities abounded at the Blackall Kindergarten and Daycare music trivia evening on Saturday, April 19, with spectators catching glimpses of Black Sabbath, Nana Mouskouri, The Spice Girls, Madonna, Slash, Gordon Gano (Violent Femmes), Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, The Police and Pink. Inspired by the ABC program Spicks and Specks, Brian Davison played TV host Adam Hill to perfection, and the evening included a crew of Roadies to lug heavy equipment about. There were twelve rounds of musical topics including 80s Mania, Mondegreens and Substitution, where one person from each team had to sing the tune of a well-known song to the words from an obscure non-fiction book. The request to bring buzzers for identification during the buzz-in rounds was met enthusiastically with everything from cowbells to

saucepans and an ear-piercing air horn. Everyone got into the swing of it with a ridiculous cacophony of raucousness, whether it was required or not. The scores were fairly even for most of the evening, but Black Sabbath, with Nana Mouskouri, streaked ahead at the last, scoring most of the answers during The Final Countdown. The Roadies Penny Allpass, Melissa McKay, Natasha Gerber, Leanne Ongheen, Kylie Banks and Rebecca Parry were runnersup, while Black Sabbath Greg Richardson, Sally and Bill Cripps, Stewart Campbell and Jason Sprague, with Nana Mouskouri (Judy Atkinson) took home the highly coveted golden winners trophies and prizes. The Spicks and Specks evening was another successful, if somewhat noisy evening for the Blackall Kindergarten.

Slash (Katie Cullen) got into an impromptu karaoke moment, belting out the lyrics to a Hannah Montana song.

-- by Kirstie Davison

Ginger Spice (Glen Davison) and Baby Spice (Luke Johnson) enjoyed an evening out at the music quiz night.

BLACKALL-TAMBO REGIONAL COUNCIL NOTICE OF ORDINARY MEETINGS

In accordance with Section 464 of the Local Government Act 1993 the Ordinary Meetings of Council for 2008 are scheduled to be held on the following dates in the locations specified: Date Wednesday, 23 April, 2008 Wednesday, 14 May, 2008 Wednesday, 11 June, 2008 Wednesday, 9 July, 2008 Wednesday, 13 August, 2008 Wednesday, 10 Sept, 2008 Wednesday, 8 Oct, 2008 Wednesday, 12 Nov, 2008 Wednesday, 10 Dec, 2008 Location Tambo Blackall Tambo Blackall Blackall Tambo Blackall Blackall Tambo

Black Sabbath (Greg Richardson, Sally and Bill Cripps, Jason Sprague and Stewart Campbell) with Nana Mouskouri (second from right - Judy Atkinson) took home the winners trophy at the recent Spicks and Specks music trivia night.

The Ordinary Meeting of Councils Works and Finance Standing Committee for 2008 are scheduled to be held on the following dates in the locations specified: Wednesday, 25 June, 2008 Blackall Wednesday, 27 August, 2008 Tambo Wednesday, 22 October, 2008 Scrubby Crk Rec Grounds Council Meetings will be held at the Council Chambers at the respective towns commencing at 8.30am.
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Around the Schools

A combined team of St Josephs and Blackall State School primary boys travelled to Barcaldine last Friday afternoon to play in the Challenge Cup. Jamie Emerick, Bevan Hauff and Mark McKay accompanied Kevin Loveday, Brodie Waine, Peter Blucher, Scott Hillier, Will Butler, AJ Hauff, Jake Richardson, Andrew Davison, Matt Parker, Kelly Hauff, Tom Fletcher and Ben Emerick to the carnival. Other teams came from Winton/ Our Ladys College combined, Longreach State School, Small Schools, and the home side of Barcaldine. LSODE students Wilson Sprague and Joe Schmidt played in the Small Schools team and had a win in one of their games. Winton/Our Ladys College were the eventual winners of this areas Challenge Cup when the carnival finished at around 10pm, and will represent the district in Rockhampton. *** The Heart Foundations Jump Rope for Heart is on again and its happening this term. Each year the Heart Foundation Jump Rope attracts over 400,000 school kids in over 2300 schools around the country and Blackall State School is one of them. The program is all about learning how to keep fit and healthy. Children can have a lot of fun with classmates and play lots of skipping games too. At the same time they will be helping save Australian lives by asking family and friends to sponsor them for being a part of this fun program. Funds raised go towards research to help fight against heart disease and stroke. Sponsorship forms will be given out to each student to assist students with their fundraising details. Forms are to be returned to school before the jump off which will take place on Friday, June 13. *** At the beginning of February, three LSODE students braved the heat and sandflies to compete in the central west primary cricket carnival. Blackall cluster student Joe Schmidt was one of the three who tried out his skills in batting, bowling and fielding along with 30 other boys from the district. He was selected in the central west team and competed in the north west carnival on February 23-24. *** LSODE students from the Blackall area took part in the Winton poetry competition recently. In the year 2 individual section, Ashleigh Taylor was highly commended, while her sister Hollie was highly commended in the year 4 individual category, along with Ainsley Walker.

Numerous Blackall schoolchildren marched with pride on Anzac Day

Specialist Dates
AUDIOLOGIST: Ph: Patti Smith Longreach Hospital 4658 4735. CARDIAC SPECIALIST TEAM: Ph: 4654 3277 for an appointment. CHILD HEALTH AND ADULT/ CHILD HEARING TESTS: The Child Health Nurse - Blackall May 12. Ph: Blackall Hospital on 4650 7700 Referrals required for hearing tests. COMMUNITY HEALTH INDIGENOUS HEALTH, QIDDI & SOCIAL WORKERS: Ph: Longreach Community Health Service 4658 3344. CONTINENCE ADVISOR: Ph: Joanne de Vries on 4658 3622.DENTIST: All patients who require dental treatment must register on a waiting list. Phone Blackall Hospital to add name and family to the list. Barcaldine Dental Clinic- 4651 1311; Longreach Hospital- 4658 4720; Private Clinic Longreach- 4658 1283. DIETICIAN: Ph: Longreach Hospital for enquires. DERMATOLOGIST: Dr David Leslie visiting May 2, 2008. Appointments at Black Stump Surgery on 4657 4677 Referral required. EMOTIONAL & SOCIAL WELL BEING TEAM: Ph: 4658 1928 for details. ENT (Ears, Nose, and Throat): Ph: Patti Smith Longreach Hospital 4658 4735. FOOT CARE CLINC: ph: Blackall Hospital GASTROENTEROLOGIST: Dr Stevenson -Referrals required. Ph: Patti Smith Longreach Hospital 4658 4735. GYNAECOLOGIST and OBSTETRIC: New Lady Doctor visiting Blackall May 26, 2008. Referral required. Ph: Blackall Hospital for an appointment. OPHTHALMOLOGIST: Dr Glasson/Dr Stark Blackall October 2008. Referrals are required. Ph: 4650 7700 for an appointment. OPTOMETRIST: Geoff Fitzpatrick Blackall June 2. Ph: 1800 008 020. ORTHODONTIST: Ph: Patti Smith Longreach 4658 4735. ORTHOPAEDICS: Ph Longreach Hospital 4658 4735. OUTPATIENTS: Free service held at the Blackall Hospital at 9.00am Weekdays only. Maximum of four patients per day so please book early at Administration before 9am. Please call 4650 7700 to book.MENTAL HEALTH NURSE: Ph: Longreach Hospital 4658 4700 to make an appointment. PAEDIATRICIAN TEAM (Child Psychiatrist and Paediatrician): Dr Helen Heussler- visiting Longreach Ph: Patti Smith Longreach Hospital for appointment 4658 4735. Referal required PODIATRIST: Ph: Maree Longreach Hospital 4658 4700. PSYCHIATRIST: Dr Richard Zimmerman Ph: Mental Health Longreach Hospital 4658 4700; Referrals required. PSYCHOLOGIST: Ph: Longreach RFDS 4658 1928 for appointment. Blackall March 19. PHYSIOTHERAPIST: Ph: Longreach Hospital 4658 4700. Ph: Barcaldine 4651 1311 QUEENSLAND ILLICIT DRUG DIVERSION INITATIVE: Ph: Longreach Mental Health 4652 7951. RELATIONSHIPS AUSTRALIA: Visit Blackall on a needs basis. Phone 1300 364 277 RESPIRATORY PHYSICIAN: Dr Simon Bowler. Ph: Patti Smith Longreach Hospital 4658 4735. SURGEON: Phone Longreach Hospital for enquires. SPEECH THERAPIST: Ph: Erika Healy 4652 7951 WELL WOMENS CLINIC NURSE: Louise Cameron - May 21. Ph: Blackall Hospital 4650 7700 to make an appointment. WELL WOMENS CLINIC DOCTOR: Dr Louise Russell Ph: Blackall Hospital on 4650 7700 to register on waiting list.

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Police Briefs
Dangerous Driver On Saturday, March 29 Blackall Police attempted to intercept a northbound vehicle on the Landsborough Highway when it failed to stop and evaded police officers by travelling at a high speed into Blackall. Senior Constable Brent Gerber and Constable Richard Hill continued their patrols and later located the vehicle at the intersection of Ivy Street and Hawthorne Street where the driver had lost control of his vehicle and it had spun a full 180 degrees before coming to a stop. The driver of the vehicle was a 17-year-old New South Wales male who was charged with unlicensed driving, driving an unregistered vehicle, driving an uninsured vehicle and displaying false number plates. The owner of the vehicle, who was also a passenger in the vehicle at the time, was charged with bringing stolen goods into Queensland. Both men appeared at the Blackall Magistrates Court on April 7 where the driver was fined $1500 with two months to pay and had a disqualification period of nine months imposed. The passenger was fined $720 with two months to pay for permitting his vehicle to be driven and $120 for bringing stolen goods into Queensland. Juvenile Crime On Tuesday, April 1 Blackall Police arrested and charged a 16-year-old Blackall youth with the unlawful use of Colin Allens utility, unlawful entry of Leigh Drivers utility, burglary committed against the home of Tim Politch and the unlawful use of Amy Fletchers utility. Excellent police work by Senior Constable Brent Gerber led to the early apprehension of the offender who was later charged with numerous offences. The juvenile offender appeared at the Blackall Childrens Court on April 7 on a total of seven charges, where he was given a six month probation period. Breach of Bail Offence On Saturday, April 5 Blackall Police charged an 18-year-old Blackall man with breaching court-imposed bail conditions to remain at his residence between the hours of 6pm and 6am daily as a result of an arson charge after he allegedly burnt a motor vehicle. Inquiries by Constable Richard Hill established that the 18-yearold man had twice left his home during this period to participate in an argument with other residents in his street. As a result he was arrested and held in custody until his court appearance at the Blackall Magistrates Court on April 7, where he was fined $350 and granted bail on the same conditions as previously imposed. House Fire On Wednesday, April 9 Blackall Police attended to a nonsuspicious house fire at 20 Thistle Page 14- The Barcoo Independent, Friday, May 2 2008 Street, the home of John Turner. It would appear that hot cooking oil on the kitchen stove has ignited causing the fire which completely destroyed the house. Thankfully no one was hurt during the incident. Motorised Wheelchairs Blackall Police have received numerous complaints concerning the use of motorised wheelchairs in the Blackall town centre. It would appear that some users of the wheelchairs are placing themselves in danger as they cross the street and ride along the side of the road. It would also appear that some users are causing a hazard for pedestrians leaving Shamrock Street shops with some near misses having been reported to the police. Sergeant Kevin Ongheen has advised that owing to the large volume of incidents being reported to police the users of invalid wheelchairs who place themselves or others in danger whilst contravening traffic laws will be charged. Sergeant Ongheen has also said that if the user of a motorised wheelchair does not appear to have the faculties to lawfully and safely travel on the street contact will be made with that persons family with a view to having them taken off the road. If this measure is not effective then police will have to lay charges. Sergeant Kevin Ongheen said that whilst local police sympathise with the need of invalid persons to have mobility, that mobility is not to come at the cost of the individuals own life. Tennis Champions Officers and staff at the Blackall Police Station wish to congratulate Constable Luke Johnson on winning the Blackall Tennis Open on Saturday, March 22. His opponent for the final was Constable Richard Hill who unfortunately had to withdraw from the match after spraining his ankle. Congratulations to both officers.

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Blue Light disco draws the crowds

On Friday, April 18 the Blackall Blue Light Association held another successful disco, with 67 children in attendance at the CWA Hall. To put that number into perspective, that is almost half the enrolled primary school students in Blackall. Organisers said that was a fantastic outcome, considering there were quite a few events on over the weekend that involved children. The request list proved a hit and ran hot all night with kids requesting both songs and video clips that were projected onto one of the walls. It was again great to see so many of the older kids in attendance. The Limbo competition was eagerly competed in with joint winners Nat and Amy. Other games were planned but the limited space made it impossible to pick winners Freeze and Bob lasted about two whole songs with around 50 kids still in. Jodi and her band of followers won the corner game. The committee thanked Karen Choyce and Janelle Schluter, who operated the canteen all night. They said it was also nice to see mothers Jodi Richardson and Lisa Alexander staying all night to help supervise. The MERV trailer has proved to be a great asset to the Blue Light Association, so far being present at discos, a movie night and a dive in night at the pool. The money raised by these events goes to the junior community of Blackall at the end of each year. Last year monetary donations were made to six clubs around town the Blackall Swim Club, Blackall Junior Tennis, Blackall Pony Club, Cone Break Pony Club, Blackall Girl Guides and Blackall Junior Rugby League. Over the recent school holidays they were very excited to be able to send two youngsters, Sam Harlow and Bonnie Lawrence, on a holiday camp to Canberra for a week. It was sponsored by the state division of Blue Light and Blackall was eligible for two spaces. The Blackall branch donated funds to help cover costs to get the two girls to Toowoomba to join the rest of the group. Amongst the places of interest they visited were the National Museum, the Australian Sports Institute and the Western Plains Zoo. Currently the Blue Light Association is in the process of procuring a grant for a Camping/Canoeing trailer. The group has been donated a trailer by Rob and Mon Bailey, which is going to be converted to hold all the camping equipment. The group believes the grant will include canoes, paddles, lifejackets, swags, tents and other essential camping equipment. -- by Melissa McKay

Constable Brent Gerber and Ofcer Kye Gerber hold the limbo stick at the recent Blue Light disco.

Cooper Hauff breaks out in his own style of dancing at the Blue Light disco.

Enjoying the recent Blue Light disco were Amber McKay and Bridget Dendle.

Where all good brands meet--> Outback Emporium, Blackall Phone 46 576 220
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No changes planned for Blackall / Tambo health services

The Central West Health Community Council met with members of the Blackall and Tambo communities at the Blackall Hospital on March 12. One of the issues raised was concern that health services will change due to the amalgamation of the two shires. The district manager for the Central West Health Service District, Jill Koeneman reassured those at the meeting that there are no planned changes to the existing services being provided. Concerns were also raised in regards to patient discharge planning from the larger centres. The Central West Health Community Council has contacted all hospital executives in the Central West Health Service district to ensure that a Fly Out Pack is given to all patients when leaving the district for further specialist treatment. This pack includes information for when patients are being discharged and a list of numbers for them to call for accommodation or assistance. The Councils suggestion for people being discharged from a facility with no way home is to ask to see a social worker, who may be able to assist. The next Central West Community Council meeting is being held on May 14 at the Barcaldine Hospital at 10.30 am.

-- by Karen Halls, Chair Central West Health Community Council

The first general meeting of the BlackallTambo Regional Council, held at Tambo on April 23, was a special occasion for Cr Sally Cripps, who found herself making decisions below the photograph of her great grandfather CG Gally, who was chairman of the Tambo Shire Council from 1914 to 1919. Sallys grandfather CJC Bill Gall and father, Charlie Gall were councillors with the Blackall shire, so her election has brought the two shires together in more ways than one.

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Did you know that there are no foster care families registered in Blackall? Recently I had a visit from the Child Safety Unit in Emerald informing of what they do and requesting from the community and surrounding stations for any families interested in fostering children to please contact them, as there is an enormous need. What is foster care? Some children and young people are unable to stay at home because their families may not be able to look after them or because they may be at risk of harm. The child Protection Act gives the Department of Child Safety the power to protect vulnerable children and young people less than 18 years of age by finding safe and caring places for these children to live for short or long periods of time. The Child Safety Unit is committed to making sure children in Queensland are placed in a caring and secure family environment until they can be safely returned to their family to provide care (relative or kinship care). When this isnt possible, we place children with caring individuals or families (foster care). There is also a commitment to helping maintain ongoing relationships between children and their families during the period of separation. This helps to reduce the trauma experienced by children during this time and assists them to feel secure. What training do foster cares receive? Training is provided to help carers prepare for their new roles. All foster carers receive the same initial training. This training outlines what is required of carers and provides information about child development and behaviour management. As part of the assessment, the prospective carers family structure, personal history and motivation for becoming a foster carer are considered. The ways in which families may cope with some of the pressures and stress associated with fostering are also taken into account. During the assessment, personal history checks such as criminal history checks are made. How are foster carers supported? Carers receive an allowance, which is a contribution towards the direct costs of looking after children in foster care. The allowance, which is indexed annually to the Consumer Price Index, covers items such as food, clothing, household provisions, gifts, pocket money and entertainment. The allowance is not considered a payment for fostering and it is not a source of taxable income. It contributes to a reimbursement of the real costs associated with providing care. An additional allowance is provided for those who care for children and young people with high and complex support needs. Carers can also seek assistance from Foster Care Queensland, a peak organisation that represents foster carers interest to government policy makers and provides support and advocacy services to foster carers. Do you want to become a foster carer? Becoming a foster carer will bring both personal rewards and challenges in caring for children placed in your home. Experienced foster carers say the rewards outweigh the challenges and are most often

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found in the day-to-day moments through sharing their love and support. The rewards of foster caring: Helping to keep children and young people safe Helping children and young people to reach their full potential Being a highly valued and contributing member of a caring team The considerations of foster caring: How will our family adjust to the addition of other members? What changes, compromises or sacrifices will need to be made? Is everyone prepared to make these changes? How would we cope if a child or young person placed in our home has difficult or out-ofthe-ordinary behaviours? Can we cope with a child or a young person returning to the care of their parents when we feel that they may not provide the same standard of care that we have? Who do I contact to find out more? For more information on foster care and becoming a carer, contact your local Child Safety Service Centre: Department of Child Safety, 51 Ruby Street, EMERALD 4720 Telephone: 07 49822177

Barcoo Pastoral Society Wether Trial 2008

wishes to thank generous sponsors

and the Campbell and Scholes families for use of their paddock, Vince Prow and Sally Cripps for their computer analysis, and Landmark for classing on the day.
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Spicks and Specks music trivia night

Jackie Paton, Emma Blinco and Rebekah Richardson dressed up to the nines for the Blackall Kindy Spicks and Specks music trivia night.

The Police - Kerry Lloyd, Shirley Dagan, Joy Smith, Julie Hay, Roland Blucher and Frank Smith were the law enforcement officers for the evening handing out fines for unusual misdemeanors.

Michael Jackson (John Casey), Gordon Gano (David Everett) and Tina Turner (Mardi Noonan) made up part of the Living Legends team, who were penalised during proceedings for throwing their buzzer at the judges.

The Roadies - Kylie Banks, Penny Allpass, Natasha Gerber, Leanne Ongheen, Rebecca Parry and Melissa McKay celebrate their second place prize at the Spicks and Specks quiz night.

Heaps of Poetry Opportunities in May

Woolly Words at the Woolscour open mike night sing a song, recite

a poem, tell a yarn Blackall Woolscour, 6pm, Friday May 16, BBQ available, BYO drinks treat yourself to a relaxing night out! poet over a weekend designed to Pen a Powerful Poem May 17/18, Blackall Arts Centre, $20/day

Poetry workshop with Graham Nunn work with nationally recognised

Wood, Water & Wool Poetry Competition - $1600 prizemoney, bush

and contemporary poetry, open and junior sections, closing May 19, $5 entry fee

Supported by Terrick Merinos, Strathmore Santa Gertrudis Stud, Melrose SAMMs For further information, workshop registration and competition entry forms contact Sally Cripps phone 4657 5955, email [email protected]
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Threads of History display for Heartland Festival

Wool and the history of Blackalls wool industry will be celebrated at the Blackall Historical Societys Heartland Festival display from May 2023. The Society is going to delve into its collection and display some of its woolly treasures. There will be items of interest for all at the Threads of History: Worsted and Woollen display, including pieces connected to the great Blackall sheep stud Terrick Terrick, Barcoo Pastoral Society records, medals and ribbons, and many woolly photos and books from the BHS collection. The Society is also inviting people to bring in their loved woollen pieces and to share the story behind the object. For example, one member has a shawl spun out of black wool and knitted by the late Joy Wehl who lived at Clarenden and was renowned as a fine craftswoman. Another person is very keen to bring in all her grandmothers hand knitted blankets. There will be some spinning wheels in peoples workrooms that would love to be polished and displayed for a day. Even without a woolly treasure, the Blackall Historical Society is keen to hear and record peoples woolly stories. The main street venue will be confirmed as the festival approaches.

Drumming is cool bananas with Banana Joe

Blackall students will have the chance to sing and dance along to the tropical sounds of the steel drums while discovering the struggles and stories of the Caribbean when Queensland Arts Councils Banana Joe comes to town on May 12. Performed by the Australian Academy of Steel Drums, Banana Joe transports students to the West Indies and demonstrates first-hand the ingenuity that brought about the invention of the steel drum. As well as teaching about this amazing instrument, the academys accomplished performers sing songs from all around the world, covering a range of tunes from The Simpsons theme song to I Still Call Australia Home. Manager of Queensland Arts Councils Ontour inschools Mr Jim Vil said that students from all areas of Queensland have been enthralled by the performance. Students are captivated by the wonderful stories that incorporate singing and drumming as Banana Joe explores geography and history. They also discover where the drums come from, how they came about and, most importantly, how they are made Banana Joe is touring Queensland schools as part of Queensland Arts Councils 2008 Season, which is the worlds largest live performing arts program for schools, touring 31 different shows with 71 artists to an anticipated 400000 students across the state. Visit www.qac.org.au for a preview of all the performances and for more information.

-- by Christine Campbell

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At the Tambo Stock Show...

Chloe Kings and Nadine McLeod had fun at the Tambo Show.

Sue Doyle caught up with grandson Jon Doyle at the Tambo Show.

Above Left: Randall Ellison and his partner model evening wear at the Tambo show. Above Right: Ben Banks, Juray, had success with his flock sheep at the Tambo show last Saturday. On hand to congratulate him were Scott Bredhauer, Lambert and Barcoo Pastoral Society president Judy Atkinson. Right: Blackall-Tambo Mayor Jan Ross steps out in a designer outfit for the fashion parade at the Tambo show.

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Blackall remembers on Anzac Day

Dooley Foster and David Lamb, two Blackall veterans, after the service in the Memorial Park.

Lieutenant Brendan Perkins, Royal Australian Artillery, takes the salute during the Anzac Day parade in Blackall, accompanied by Blackall-Tambo deputy mayor Peter Skewes.

Megan Schrag and David Everett recited the poem Were All Australians Now on behalf of the Queensland Fire Service and the Queensland Ambulance Service.

Blackall State School senior students Kyle Richardson and Ellerah Campbell read the names of the Blackall servicemen on the districts Roll of Honour.-

Slim Murray honoured those who served when he read out the Commemoration at the Anzac Day service.

The Younger Family - Margaret Stephenson, Jim Younger, Muriel Francis and Barry Francis - took part in Anzac activities last Friday. Jim, whose nephew Bob Younger was a long-serving shire clerk for the Blackall Shire Council, was born here in 1929. His father Frank was a wool carrier in the district. The family left the area in 1929 and Jim was hoping to locate his childhood home in Wattle (Mimosa) Street during his visit. The Barcoo Independent, Friday, May 2 2008 - Page 11