SPORT ON THE BARCOO

Central West mixed Club bowls

championships underway
Twelve couples took to the field this weekend
for the Central West mixed championships, with
visiting players from both Tambo and Isisford. It was
back
IT was back to club bowls again last Sunday on the
Blackall green after a short break. Loretta provided
another upset, beating Lou Kelly in sets of nine ends,
INDEPENDENT
May 14 2010
THE BARCOO

Blackall’s own community newspaper

disappointing not to see any players from Longreach,
Barcaldine and Alpha, but for those that attended,
there was some very good golf played.
Winners on the day were Ashlee and Peter Fry
with a great score of 55 nett. Close on their heels,
with a score of 56, were Karen Choyce and Graham
Schluter.
Other scores were Les and Christine Williams with
a score of 57, Wilma Pitt and Clinton Austin 58, T
Jarvis and Mary Sutherland 60, T Johnstone and
Billy Rogers 60, Geoff Fry and Pauline Fry 62, Keely
Pitt and Lamickey Pitt 63, G Glover and M Glover 63,
Joe Walker and Lyn MacNamara 64, Frank Simpson
and Joslyn Avery 68, and K Ward and Hazel Rogers
69.
Christine and Les Williams hit a spot of trouble on
hole 4 which took them out of the running – better
luck next time. Welcome to Keely Pitt who had her
first hit in competition. It was good to see another
junior joining the club.
Pin shots for the day were second shot on hole 2
and hole 6 to Lyn MacNamara, nearest pin on hole
8-10, 12-8 and 9-7. In other sets of nine ends, Ross
Browning was too good for John Bowyer, winning
10-5 and 10-7. Col Pfingst had an easy game against
Greg Macnamara, winning 11-2 and 15-2.
It was as expected in the handicap singles, with a
very close and good game between Mitch Pfingst and
Trevor Brown. Mitch was just in the lead with 27-26
after 19 ends, moving out to 29-28 after 21 ends.
Mitch then scored a further 2 to win 31-28.
In social bowls, Brian, Hazel and Brett defeated
Woody, Judy and Don, 7-6.
Next week at the Blackall bowls club in A singles,
D Holden is set to play J Blucher, D Carter will play
R Robinson, J Bowyer will play L Kelly and M Pfingst
will play R Browning. In B singles, T Hayward will
play against M Chapman.
Social play will be available. Games start at
9.30am.
– Dally Holden
Blackall Show challenges
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Local land identified for potential CO2 storage
By ROWAN HUNNAM
LAND in Blackall-Tambo has been
identified by the state government
as a potential location for the
underground longterm storage of
carbon dioxide gases from coal-
fired power stations.
Thirteen areas of land have been
earmarked as potential storage
sites, in the Blackall-Tambo area,
Roma–Wandoan and in Chinchilla–
Moonie, covering the Galilee,
Bowen, Surat and Adavale Basins.
Of the 13 identified sites, six are
located within Blackall-Tambo.
On April 14, greenhouse gas
storage proponents and exploration
companies were invited to tender for
exploration in the available areas to
say that, while land subject to
exploration may not necessarily be
owned by the state, the resources
below the surface are the property
of the state.
“Local councils are commonly
involved in the
process,” he added.
consultation
Prospective geostorage companies
expressed interest prior to the land
release, requesting specific parcels
of land for which they had already
carried out preliminary desktop
studies to identify possible targets.
“Land areas covering Blackall
and Tambo were initially submitted
as part of an expression of interest
lodged by an interested party,” the
DEEDI spokesman said.
also a number of monitoring tests
that have to be carried out to prove
seal rock integrity and to ensure
that groundwater supplies are not
contaminated with injected fluids.
More Wild Rivers talk
Groups impacted by the state
government’s intention to place a
Wild Rivers declaration over the Lake
Eyre Basin met in Longreach last
week to thrash out issues raised by
the government’s policy consultation
paper released in March.
The meeting was convened by
the Remote Area Planning and
Development Board (RAPAD) and
included representatives from

with a difference determine their suitability. Based on past case studies, it the farming lobby group AgForce,
11 to Clinton Austin and hole 17 nearest to the pin Western Rivers Alliance (Cooper
went to Billy Rogers. According to a Mines and Energy takes in excess of 5 years of detailed
spokesman for the Department exploration and appraisal work to Creek Protection Group, Wilderness
Members without partners had a social hit and the At the 2010 Blackall Show held on May 2 the Society, Australian Floodplain
winner was Ashley Loveday with 41 points. of Employment, Economic establish an acceptable confidence
novice and open challenges were run with a bit of a Development and Innovation level before proceeding to the next
Association, Pew Environment
Next week members will travel to Longreach for difference. Group Australia), Desert Channels
the Longreach Open on Sunday. For those not (DEEDI), local councils are stage of development.
Following the traditional dry pattern, with their Queensland, and local government.
travelling, there will be a social hit, with hit off time stakeholders and will be consulted When the initial stages are
well-trained mounts competitors showed true skill It aimed to present a joint
to be advertised on the board. accordingly subsequent to the award completed, an environmental
in negotiating a time trial, which consisted of fast communiqué to the government.
of tenure to exploration companies. impact study has to be submitted After the meeting Scott Buchanan,
– Par Positive turns, speed control elements, stopping in an instant, The spokesman went on to prior to injection testing. There are
picking up and carrying items on the move and a continued on page 5
bush jump.
The time trial was introduced this year to
accommodate for the scratched cattle section after
a huge week for workers and the number of cattle
needed for the national campdraft titles. The time
trial was a real hit with the riders.
– Helen Aspinall

Keen young dirtbike riders enjoyed the annual Hive Cup last Saturday. From left: Flynn Hinds, Brooke DeHennin, Slater
Spinks, Rudd Choyce, Ky Gerber, Mason Spinks, Jack Spinks, Tom Spinks, Noah Kangan, Riley Hinds, Seaton Hansen,
Judge Jodie Wynne with the winners of the Blackall Show Tom DeHennin, Jacob DeHennin, Logan Hauff, Mitchell Hauff, Harry Hauff and (front) Grace and Maverick Spinks. See
open challenge; first was Daryl Ogden and Spin me Lola. page 9 for more photographs.
John Crook-King placed second and fourth on Dorso and
Steelie, and Paula Deane was third on Notus Tenacity Volunteers Barbeque Breakfast - page 7
Above right: Lance Thomson on Boree Berber was the winner of the novice challenge at the Blackall Show, here with Biggest Morning Tea - page 12 to 13
judge Jodie Wynne, Bill Paine and Torver Romeo Earl, who finished second, Suzy Paine and Zippin Loot placed third,
and Terri-Ann Rosenow finished fourth on Vallyview Fidget
Blackall Show Results - page 14 to 15
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WHATS ON in 2010
MAY Send your dates in!
14 BCI Ride West
14 Heartland Festival Photography Exhibition to attend the 74th meeting of the Western Qld Local
Cocktail Party, Tambo
14-17 Hebel Artist Workshop
14-28 Heartland Festival Photography Exhibition
15 Murder Mystery Dinner
15-16 Low Carbon Costume Workshop
15-16 Sean Leahy Cartooning Workshop
17 Wine and Cheese Evening with Sean Leahy & 1 L Thompson - Boree Berber, 2 P Dean -
Sheryl Gwyther
17-19 Writing Workshop
19 Woolscour Tour and Dinner
21 Food & Music Fiesta: Friends of Pedro
22 Isisford Sheep and Wool Show
22-23 Shockwave Youth Arts Festival
22-26 Watercolour Workshop
24 Galilee Basin Focus Group Meeting
26 Woolscour Tour and Dinner
28-30 Art Show
30-3 Supergene Evaluation Clinic, Longreach
JUNE
2 Woolscour Tour and Dinner
5 Blackall State School P&C Trivia Evening
5 Woolscour Bush Dinner
9 Woolscour Tour and Dinner
16 Woolscour Tour and Dinner
19 Blackall Equestrian Group Jump Club
23 Woolscour Tour and Dinner
26-27 Blackall Pony Club Shield Day & Open advised of just what the “means” will be. Another topic was the amount of
Gymkhana
Below: Brooke Hancock, Lauren Meehan,
Hadassah Kennedy, Georgia Sprague and
Chloe Paix (missing, Lauren Butler) are six girls
from the Blackall State School, St Joseph’s
and LSODE who enjoy dancing every Tuesday,
under the supervision of teacher Leanne Paix,
working hard to prepare for eisteddfods and
other events.
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FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK APSB: L Wearing - Lakevale Poppy, Reserve
Champion Registered APSB: WPS - Wajesue
I trust all mothers had a wonderful Mother’s Day. Diamond. Novice Stockman’s Challenge.
It was a lengthy drive for Deputy Mayor Peter Skewes, Dry Pattern: 1 J Taylor - Boree Tease, 2 L
CEO Ken Timms and myself to Boulia last Wednesday Thompson - Boree Berber, 3 Terri-ann
Rosenow - Valliview Fidget. Time Trial: 1 L
Government Association. The meeting consisted of 12 Thompson - Boree Berber, 2 Lauren Tindall
Councils; Barcaldine, Barcoo, Blackall Tambo, Boulia, – Duchess, 3 L Thompson - Notus Tacit.
Central Highlands, Diamantina, Flinders, Isaacs, Winton, Final Round Winners: 1 L Thompson -
Mackinlay, Longreach and Richmond Shire Council. Boree Berber, 2 B Paine - Torver Romeo
Federal Member for Maranoa the Hon Bruce Scott MP was the first Earl, 3 S Paine - Zippin Loot, 4 T Rosenow
guest speaker and gave an overview of the opposition’s position on the - Valliview Fidget. Open Stockman’s
expanding federal government debt and its implications for Australia. Challenge. Dry Pattern: 1 John Crook-
Minister for Local Government Desley Boyle spoke on the changes to the King – Dorso, 2 Darryl Ogden - Spin Me
Local Government Act of 2009. She also spoke on the proposed changes Lola, 3 P Dean - Notus Tenacity. Time Trial:
to the country racing management and funding and would be speaking
to the relevant Minister on the subject. Some very angry councillors had Notus Tenacity, 3 D Ogden - Spin Me Lola.
voiced their objection to recent changes mooted by Qld Racing. Final Round Winners: 1 D Ogden - Spin Me
Deputy Leader of the Opposition Lawrence Springborg and Fiona Lola, 2 J Crook-King – Dorso, 3 P Dean -
Simpson MP gave an overview of the LNP stance on the resignation of Notus Tenacity, 4 J Crook-King – Steelie.
two members to stand as independents at the next election and the Show Jumping. Childrens AM3: 1 Kayli
proposal by the LNP to look at “de-amalgamation” in some cases. The O’Toole - Mickey Blue Eyes, 2 C Johnstone
– Josh. AM3: 1 Rachel Fels – Flight, 2 R
meeting debated issues brought forward by councils from across the
region. Those accepted will be further debated at the state conference of Fels – Butsy, 3 Kate Cusack - Boundary
Rider, 4 K Cusack - Aces N Eights. AM7: 1
the Local Gvt Association of Qld. Boulia CWA Ladies excelled themselves
with wonderful meals. The yabbie and toy camel races were a hoot. We
Greg Murie – Joe, 2 Allison Diezmann -
Bello Gino, 3 Samantha DuReitz - Red Boy.
walked safely to school on Friday morning with students of the Boulia
Beginners Stakes 90cm AM7: 1 G Murie –
State School before we drove back home to Blackall again. Joe, 2 R Fels - Rosebrook Electra. Open
National Volunteer Week was celebrated with a breakfast in Banks
Park, Blackall for around 15 wonderful volunteers. Over a cup of tea
Grand Prix: 1 R Fels – Butsy, 2 R Fels –
Flight, K Cusack - Boundary Rider, K
with an egg and bacon muffin, I was able to say thank you to those who Cusack - Aces N Eights. Open Hit & Hurry:
came along, for their efforts in this great community. I certainly do not 1 R Fels – Butsy, 2 K Cusack - Boundary
want anyone to give it up! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Rider, 3 K Cusack - Aces N Eights, 4 G
I met with officers from DERM, the Qld Water Directorate, Wide Bay Murie – Joe. Junior 6 Bar: 1 R Fels, K
Water and the Department of Infrastructure and Planning, from the Water Cusack, 2 R Fels, K Cusack. Open 6 Bar: 1
Directorate who had flown into Blackall (negotiating the works in progress R Fels, 2 K Cusack, 3 G Murie – Joe, 4, R
at the airport). A frank discussion ensued as to the necessity for fluoridation Fels, Rachel Bourke, K Cusack. Pony &
in the water here in Blackall. Tests prove that there is very little natural Children’s Hacks & Child Riders. Local
fluoride in our water and as we have a population of more than 1000 it is a Children’s Hack: 1 S Aspinall – Hillbilly, 2
state requirement to comply. Tambo, with a population of less than 1000, Codie Fanning - Boree Scope, 3 Jamie-lee
will be offered alternative means of access to fluoride. We are yet to be Morris – Chance. Maiden Pony Hack: 1 L
Wearing - Lake Vale Poppy, 2 J Morris –
water used by the community on a daily basis. As it is coming up to winter Chance, 3 J Dart – Ringer. Novice Pony
we should try to use less water; figures give us a higher rate of water usage Hack: 1 L Wearing - Lake Vale Poppy, 2 J
than other Western Qld communities. An inspection of our working bores Morris – Chance, 3 John Flannigan – Ester.
and the sewerage plant was also carried out. Open Pony Hack (not exceeding 12h): 1 C
Johnstone – Josh. Open Pony Hack (over
In day to day business of Council I receive letters expressing pleasure
and concerns. In all cases if letters are not signed I have to disregard 12h not exceeding 13h): 1 L Wearing - Lake
their content! Please sign your correspondence. Jan Ross Vale Poppy, 2 J Morris – Chance, 3 J Dart
– Ringer. Open Pony Hack (over 13h not
exceeding 14h): 1 A Flannigan – Ester, 2
Charley Brown – Starlight, 3 Leroy Brown
– RB. Champion Pony Hack: L Wearing -
Lake Vale Poppy, Reserve Champion Pony
Hack: J Morris – Chance. Pair of Pony
Hacks: 1 J Morris – Chance, C Brown –
Starlight, 2 K O’Toole - Mickey Blue Eyes,
C Johnstone – Josh, 3 J Dart – Ringer, A
Flannigan – Ester. Pleasure Pony Hack: 1
K O’Toole - Mickey Blue Eyes, 2 J Dart –
Ringer, 3 J Morris – Chance. Station Pony:
1 J Dart – Ringer, 2 T Wheeler – Daisy, 3 S
Salsbury – Issabella. Most Promising Rider
Led (under 7 years): 1 S Salsbury –
Issabella, 2 Martana Davies-Horn – Dusty.
Boy or Girl Rider (under 7 years, unled): 1
A Rogers - Blue Boy. Girl rider (7 years &
under 9 years): 1 Rosie Alexander – Toffee,
Lorraine Bartolo Lochnivar, Barcaldine (left) bought the top 2 A Davies-Horn – Jamma. Boy Rider (7
priced bull at the Black Stump Invitational Bull Sale from years & under 9 years): 1 L Brown – RB.
Rodney and Liz (pictured, right) Skene Meldon Park, Dalby. Girl Rider (9 years & under 11 years): 1 B
Joseland - Diamond Breeze, 2 K O’Toole -
The Simmental bull went for $5250. See page 11 for results. Mickey Blue Eyes, 3 E Pearson – Chester.
Photo by Alan Lancaster. Girl rider (11 years & under 13 years): 1 S
O’Toole - Barcoo George, 2 J Morris –
Chance, 3 T Wheeler - Daisy Mae, J Dart –
Ringer. Girl Rider (13 years & under 15
Please direct enquiries, suggestions, stories and years): 1 R Fels – Flight, 2 G Cusack -
Fortune Hunter, 3 C Anderson – Bucky.
Boy Rider (13 years & under 15 years): 1
Logan Harlow - Big Boys Destiny, 2 A
barcooindependent@gmail.com Flannigan – Ester. Girl Rider (15 years &
under 17 years): 1 J Read - Harrington
Park Elite, 2 Kristen Grant - Keeping it
Real, 3 S Aspinall – Hillbilly. Champion
Girl Rider: J Read – Harrington Park Elite.
Reserve Champion Girl Rider: R Fels –
Flight. Champion Boy Rider: L Harlow - Big
Boys Destiny. Reserve Champion Boy
Rider: A Flannigan - Ester. Pavilion
Section. Home Cookery Aggregate: Lynette
Davison. Juvenile Cookery Aggregate (17
years & under): Bonny Lawrence, Aggregate
(12 years & under): Caitlin Johnstone,
Aggregate (6-8 years): Nathan Lloyd. Jams
Aggregate: Joyce Birnie. Chutney and
Relish Aggregate: J Birnie. Farm Produce
Aggregate: Blackall State School.
Horticulture Aggregate (Jessie Banks
Memorial Trophy): Sandra Richardson.
Blooms Aggregate: S Richardson. Trevor &
Gloria Darbey Memorial Trophy for the
Champion Rose: L Davison. Floral Work
Aggregate: Sonya Pennise & Cathy
Wheelhouse. Dried, Silk & Artificial Flowers
Aggregate: Rhonda Prow. Most Outstanding
Arrangement: R Prow. Pot Plants Aggregate:
S Richardson. Champion Pot Plant &
Society’s Ribbon: S Richardson. Juvenile
Horticulture Aggregate (Group A): C
Johnstone, Groub B: N Lloyd. Joel Birse
Memorial for Scarecrow: Blackall Girl
Guides. Champion Needlework: R Prow.
Joan Wood Memorial Trophy - Best Piece of
patchwork in Division A: Veronica Driver,
Aggregate: Glady Hayward. Hand &
Machine-made Needlework: Margot Molle,
Best Article: R Prow. Crochet Aggregate: M
Molle, Best Article: M Molle. Knitted Work:
J Birnie. Champion Craft Exhibit: Jaclyn
Hine, Aggregate: J Hine. Paper Craft: Kerry
Lloyd. Handmade Cards: Joy Smith.
Beading: J Hine. Woodwork: John Harlow.
Juvenile Crafts and Hobbies: B Lawrence,
under 12 years: Will Alexander, under 7
years: N Lloyd. Painting Aggregate: Jessica
Lloyd, Champion Exhibit Trophy: J Lloyd.
Juvenile Painting (14-17 years): B
Lawrence, 9-13 years: W Alexander, 5-8
years: Alex Pearson, Champion Juvenile
Art Exhibit: W Alexander. Most Successful
Photography Exhibitor: Janette Lawler,
Champion Photograph: Lisa Alexander,
People’s Choice Exhibit: J Lloyd. Coloured
Prints Aggregate: L Alexander. Black and
White or Sepia Prints Aggregate: J Lawler.
Juvenile Photography Group A: B Lawrence,
Group B: Annabelle Allpass, Group C: N
Lloyd. Collector’s Corner Division A: Ammie
Richardson, Division B: C Johnstone.
Venerables: Buddy Wagstaff Memorial for
Most Outstanding Exhibit: Joy Smith.
Interschool Competition Barcoo Pastoral
Society Shield: Blackall State School (64%,
St Joseph’s 36%). Colouring Competition:
Brodie Peacock & Chloe Paix. Pavilion
Aggregates. Joyce Lane Memorial Trophy
for Highest Aggregate Points in the Pavilion:
K Lloyd. Blackall Cultural Association
Aggregate: K Lloyd. Pavilion Aggregate for
the boy with the Highest Points over Juvenile
Sections: N Lloyd. Pavilion Aggregate (The
Flora Skewes Memorial Trophy) for the girl
with Highest points over Juvenile Sections:
B Lawrence. Art Competition to design cover
for 2011 Blackall Show Schedule: Rebecca
Ossipow. Lucky Gate: Roland Blucher.
Raffle: 1 Planter Box - Hayley Batts, 2
Telstra Bag - David Kerrigan, 3 $50 Meat
Voucher - Don Lloyd. $100 Club: Jason
Sprague. Poultry & Caged Birds. Jesse
Marshall: Junior Poultry - Grand Champion
Bird of the Show, Henry Masters Memorial
Shield. Merv Balderson: Open Poultry –
Grand Champion Bird of the Show, Champion
Bantam, Reserve Champion Bantam, George
Fletcher Memorial Trophy. Trevor Balderson:
Grand Champion Caged Bird, Reserve Grand
Champion Caged Bird, Champion Dove,
Champion Budgerigar, Champion Pigeon,
Champion Australian Finch, Champion
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Foreign Finch, Champion Foreign Parrot,
Champion Lovebird Pair, Champion Dove
Pair, Champion Pigeon Pair. Zach Frost:
Reserve Grand Champion Bird of the Show.
Lachlan Parry: Champion Backyard Fowl.
Emerson Parry: Encouragement Award,
Champion Pair of Bantams. Allan Brady:
Reserve Grand Champion Bird of the Show,
Champion Large Fowl. Cecil & Zach Frost:
Champion Lovebird, Champion Cockatoo.
Ray Malinen: Champion Backyard Fowl,
Champion Waterbird. Geoff & Paula Bashford
(Barcaldine): Reserve Champion Large Fowl.
Lesley Heatley: Champion Canary, Champion
Australian Parrot, Champion Parrot Pair,
Champion Finch Pair, Budgerigar Pair.
Flock Merino Sheep. Short Wool: 1
Avonleigh. Long Wool: 1 Oma, 2 Benalla, 3
Springleigh. Long Wool: 1 Springleigh, 2
Oma, 3 Oma. Unshorn: 1 Lyndon, 2 Jubilee
Park, 3 Jubilee Park. Egelabra Pen Merino
Ewes Champion: Oma, Reserve: Benalla.
Haddon Rig Pen Merino Ewes Champion:
Springleigh, Reserve: Oma. Black Toyota
Pen Merino Lambs Champion: Lyndon,
Reserve: Jubilee Park. Uadry Pen Flock
Merino Ewes Grand Champion: Springleigh.
Lloyd Wood Memorial Champion Flock
Merino Ewes: Springleigh, Reserve: Oma.
Terrick Merinos Champion Pen Locally
Bred Ewes: Springleigh. CM Pegler Memorial
– Highest Aggregate Points: Springleigh.
Wool. Champion Housed Ram’s Fleece:
Longreach Pastoral College (ACCC),
Champion Housed Ewe’s Fleece: Longreach
Pastoral College, Single Lamb’s Fleece:
Lilyveil, Single Weaner’s Fleece: Benalla,
Single Hogget’s Fleece: Benalla, Single Fine
Fleece: Benalla, Single Medium Fleece:
Acton, Single Strong Fleece: Bloomfield,
Two Fine Fleeces: Benalla, Two Medium
Fleeces: Lilyveil, Two Strong Fleeces:
Lilyveil, Champion Flock Fleece of the
Show: Benalla, Reserve Champion Flock
Fleece of the Show: Acton, Grand Champion
Fleece of the Show: Benalla, Reserve Grand
Champion Fleece of the Show: Acton, Best
Group of Fleeces of Clean Commercial
Value: Benalla, Wool Classer’s Award:
John Harris, Norman and Marion White
Memorial Shield: Benalla, J.A.L. Petersen
Memorial for Highest Aggregate points:
Benalla. Pet Sheep. One Fine Fleece:
Jamie (Nod) Johnson, One Medium Fleece:
Megan Banks, One Strong Fleece: Nathan
Lloyd, Champion Pets Fleece: J Johnson.
Wether Trial. Wool Aggregate: 1 Avonleigh
- $43.16, 2 Home Creek - $39.04, 3 Melrose
- $38.50. Highest Priced Fleece: 1 Avonleigh
(2007) - $53.73 (17.9 microns, 6 kg), 2
Melrose (2006) - $52.04 (22.5 microns, 7
kg), 3 Warringah (2006) - $47.74 (22.0
microns, 6.6 kg). Highest Priced Carcase: 1
Coolagh (2005) - $94.71 (66 kg, fat score
2), 2 Lyndon (2005) - $91.14 (63.5 kg, fat
score 2), 3 Avonleigh (2007) - $91.14 (63.5
kg, fat score 2). Best Pen of Mutton Sheep:
1 Coolagh (2005) - $91.13, 2 Avonleigh
(2007) - $88.50, 3 Lyndon (2005) - $78.25.
Supreme Pen: 1 Avonleigh (2007) - $130.35,
2 Coolagh (2005) - $122.98, 3 Lyndon
(2005) - $115.84. Prime Lambs. Pen of 3
Lambs: 1 Andrew & Maree King, 2 Ranald
& Rachel Noble, 3 Paula Dean & Jan
Taylor. Champion Single Lamb: 1 King, 2
Noble, 3 Dean & Taylor. Coolalee Perpetual
Trophy – Champion Pen Lambs: King.
Hugh Moffatt Memorial Trophy – Prize
winning team: King. Triathalon. 1 Mitchell
Parry, 2 Lily Alexander. 12 & under: 1 Zach
Frost, 2 Lochie Chapman, 3 Quinn Carolan.
Open: 1 Jason Sprague, 2 Bruce Trickett.
 Kid’s Corner with Eddie Emu
G’day Kids. What a lovely day I spent with my mother last Sunday. We dangled our claws in the Barcoo River as
we nibbled on fat juicy grasshoppers. What did you do for your mothers? Breakfast in bed, flowers and chocolates,
colourful paintings lovingly prepared by enthusiastic children at school. Mothers are the backbone of our family
and we should always show them how much we love them. Don’t wait for one day a year, show them everyday
with a kiss and a cuddle and a simple “I love you mum”.
Q. When do kangaroos celebrate their birthdays? A. During leap year!
Q. Did you hear about the boy who kept stealing rhubarb? A. He was put into custardy.
Q. What do bees do if they want to catch public transport? A. Wait at a buzz stop.
Q. What do you get if you cross a worm with a baby goat? A. A dirty kid!
Q. Why was the glow-worm unhappy? A. Her children weren't very bright.
Q. Why did the girl take a load of hay to bed with her? A. She wanted to feed her nightmare!
BLACKALL SHOW RESULTS
Dressage. Junior Dressage (under 13): 1
Sharni O’Toole - Boobook Allstyle, 2 S O’Toole
- Barcoo George, 3 Jacklenn Dart -Ringer.
Junior Dressage (13 yrs and under 17 years):
1 Jean Read – General, 2 Codie Fanning -
Samuel by Sheeza, 2 Gemma Cusack -
Fortune Hunter, 3 J Read - Galaxy Park
Betelgeux. Preliminary Dressage: 1 Penny
Anderson – Sonny, 2 Margie Elliott - Sassy
Shadow, 3 M Elliott – Shakara. Novice
Dressage: 1 M Elliott – Shakara, 2 P Anderson
– Sonny, 3 M Elliott - Sassy Shadow.
Gymkhana. 14-16 years: Flag Race: 1
Corine Anderson, 2 Sara Aspinall, 3 G
Cusack. Bending Race: 1 C Anderson, 2 S
Aspinall, 3 G Cusack. Walk, Trot & Lead: 1
G Cusack, 2 Brooke DeHennin, 3 S
Aspinall. Barrel Race: 1 S Aspinall, 2 C
Anderson, 3 G Cusack. 11-13 years: Flag
Race: 1 Jake Lloyd, 2 Taylor Wheeler, 3 J
Dart. Bending Race: 1 J Lloyd, 2 J Dart, 3
T Wheeler. Walk, Trot & Lead: 1 J Lloyd, 2
T Wheeler. Barrel Race: 1 J Lloyd, 2 T
Wheeler, 3 J Dart. 7-10 years: Flag Race: 1
Caitlin Johnstone, 2 Luke Clifford, 3 Ella
Pearson. Bending Race: 1 Jack Banks, 2 L
Clifford, 3 Charlie Brown. Walk, Trot &
Lead: 1 J Banks, 2 L Clifford, 3 C Johnstone.
Barrel Race: 1 C Johnstone, 2 J Banks, 3
Bella Joseland. 6 & under, not led: Flag
Race: 1 Billy Banks, 2 Charlotte Jarvis.
Bending Race: 1 B Banks, 2 C Jarvis. Walk,
Trot & Lead: 1 B Banks, 2 C Jarvis. Barrel
Race: 1 B Banks, 2 C Jarvis. 6 & under,
led: Flag Race: 1 Sophie Salsbury, 2 Alex
Pearson. Bending Race: 1 A Pearson, 2 S
Salsbury. Walk, Trot & Lead: 1 S Salsbury,
2 A Pearson. Barrel Race: 1 S Salsbury, 2 A
Pearson. Open Flag race: 1 Dominique
Russell, 2 Greta Wood, 3 Andrew Davison.
Open Bending Race: 1 A Davison, 2 D
Russell, 3 G Wood. Open Walk, Trot &
Gallop: 1 A Davison, 2 D Russell, 3 G
Wood. Open Barrel Race: 1 D Russell, 2
Henry Elderfield, 3 G Wood. Galloways/
Hacks & Adult riders. Lady Rider: 1 Renee
Radel – Sirocco, 2 Dianna Dahms – Shakira,
3 Amanda Schulze - Maison Park Merlin.
Gentleman Rider: 1 Keith Dahms – Magpie,
2 Bill Paine - Torver Romeo Earl, 3 Tony
Lofthouse - Mountaintop Shane. Maiden
Galloway Hack: 1 Rachel Fels – Flight, 2 C
Anderson – Bucky, 3 S Aspinall – Hillbilly.
Novice Galloway Hack: 1 A Schulze -
Maison Park Merlin, 2 May Elliott - Elgraco
Cisco, 3 R Fels – Flight. Open Galloway
Hack (over 14h not exceeding 14.2): 1 A
Schulze - Maison Park Merlin, 2 R Radel -
Harrison Park Elite. Open Galloway Hack
(over 14h not exceeding 15h): 1 J Read –
General, 2 May Elliott - Elgraco Cisco.
Local Hack or Galloway: 1 A Schulze -
Maison Park Merlin. Shire Hack or
Galloway: 1 A Schulze - Maison Park
Merlin, 2 S O’Toole - Barcoo George, 3 Kate
Cusack - Aces N Eights. Maiden Hack: 1 P
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Comedy Capers
Anderson – Sonny, 2 Margie Elliott –
Matilda, 3 G Cusack - Fortune Hunter.
Novice Hack: 1 Margie Elliott – Shakara, 2
K Dahms – Matilda, 3 J Read - Galaxy Park
Betelgeux. Betty Harlow Memorial Open
Lady’s Hack or Galloway: 1 R Radel –
Sirocco, 2 A Schulze – Maison Park Merlin,
3 Margie Elliott – Shakara. George McKenzie
Memorial & Hack: 1 B Paine - Torver Romeo
Earl, 2 K Dahms – Sonny. Open Hack (over
15h not exceeding 15.3h): 1 Margie Elliott
– Shakara, 2 Paula Dean - Boree VoVo, 3
Jan Taylor - Boree Tease. Open Hack (over
15.3h): 1 P Anderson – Sonny, 2 Gemma
Cameron – Harvey, 3 Codie Amos - Stitch N
Time. Champion Galloway Hack: A Schulze
– Maison Park. Merlin Reserve Champion
Galloway Hack: R Radel - Harrington Park
Elite. Duneira Cup Champion Hack: R
Radel – Sirocco. Reserve Champion Hack:
Margie Elliott – Shakara. Grand Champion
Local Hack: A Schulze - Maison Park
Merlin. Mrs MG (Buddy) Wagstaff Memorial
Grand Champion Hack: R Radel -
Harrington Park Elite. Chippendale
Working ASH: 1 B Paine - Torver Romeo
Earl, 2 P Dean - Notus Tenacity. Utility
Work horse: 1 P Dean - Notus Tenacity, 2 B
Paine - Torver Romeo Earl. Pleasure Hack
or Galloway: 1 G Cusack - Fortune Hunter,
2 Sara Townley – ZaZu. Pair of Hacks and
Galloways: 1 S Townley – ZaZu, G Cusack
- Fortune Hunter, 2 S Aspinall – Hillbilly, 3
C Fanning - Boree Scope. Group of Three
Hacks/Galloways/Ponies: 1 S Townley –
ZaZu, C Amos, G Cusack - Fortune Hunter.
Stockman’s Challenge. 11yrs & under.
Led: 1 J Banks – Zinco, 2 Kylie Clifford –
Rocket, 3 Taylah Wheeler – Daisy. Obstacle
Course: 1 J Banks – Zinco, 2 L Clifford –
Mickey, 3 K Clifford – Rocket. Dry Pattern:
1 B Joseland - Diamond Bess, 2 T Wheeler
– Daisy. 3 E Pearson - Chester. Final Round
Winners: 1 J Banks – Zinco, 2 K Clifford –
Rocket, 3 T Wheeler – Daisy, 4 E Pearson
– Chester. Colin Wood Memorial
Encouragement Award: Madeline Jarvis.
12yrs & under 17yrs. Led: 1 S Aspinall –
Hillbilly, 2 C Anderson – Bucky, 3 J Lloyd
- I had a Dream. Obstacle Course: 1 S
Aspinall – Hillbilly, 2 Hilary Wood –
Silverdale, 3 C Anderson – Bucky. Dry
Pattern: 1 Bronte Lloyd – Laverne, 2
Courtney Sitters – Jazzy, 3 C Anderson –
Bucky. Final Round Winners: 1 S Aspinall
– Hillbilly, 2 C Anderson – Bucky, 3 H Wood
– Silverdale, 4 B Lloyd – Laverne. Colin
Wood Memorial Encouragement Award:
Conan Russell. Led Horses. Registered
ASH Mare, led: 1 P Dean - Boree Vovo, 2 P
Dean - Notus Tenacity, 3 J Taylor -
Kylandra Pattern. Registered ASH Gelding,
led: 1 Lance Thompson - Notus Tacit, 2 K
Cusack - Aces N Eights, 3 B Paine - Torver
Romeo Earl. Champion Led ASH: P Dean -
Boree VoVo, Reserve Champion Led ASH: P
Dean - Notus Tenacity. Young Judges
Regional Fuel Watch
BARCALDINE BLACKALL LONGREACH TAMBO
Eddie Unleaded 134.9 ¢ 145.9 ¢ 142.9 ¢ 139.9 ¢
Diesel 134.9 ¢ 146.9 ¢ 144.9 ¢ 140.9 ¢
Familiar with the year 10 class of 1970?
THERE is less than a month to go students. Organisers are asking for
until more than sixty ex-students help from the Blackall community to
Competition Winner: May Elliott. Blood
from the Blackall State School and identify them. Students in the year
Stallion or Gelding, led: 1 Mandy Egan –
Sonny, 2 J Read – Huzza, 3 K Cusack – St Joseph’s Catholic School celebrate 10 class of 1970 were: Keith Daly,
Partnership. Carolan Painting Contractors: forty years since finishing year 10. David Deeley, Rolland Cavanagh,
Champion Led Blood Horse: M Egan – Around 90 students have been Glenn Dawson, Allan Douglas, Terry
Sonny, Reserve Champion Led Blood Horse:
contacted to participate in the Ellison, Noel Heaps, John Henderson,
J Read – Huzza. Registered QH Mare, led: 1
Suzy Paine – Porsha, 2 Kate Lofthouse - Jet reunion which will be held over the Desmond Howard, Anthony Kiernan,
Rae, 3 Deni Benson – Lacy. Registered QH Queen’s Birthday long weekend in Robert Lawson, Peter Molle, Vincent
Gelding, led: 1 D Benson - Spinning Jet, 2 S Blackall. Prow, Darryl Stehbens, Robert
O’Toole - Boobook Allstyle, 3 K Cusack – Organiser Kevin Hauff, a past Sunderland, Douglas Thomson,
Gunsmoke. Champion Led Quarter Horse: president of the St Joseph’s P&F, Peter Wilson, Geoffrey Zeith, Glenys
S Paine – Porsha, Reserve Champion Led says the reunion has been in the Gibson, Joanne Blucher, Elaine
Quarter Horse: D Benson - Spinning Jet.
Any other breed Stallion or Gelding, led: 1 R
planning for 18 months. Pictured in Dallas, Maxine Ellison, Susan
Radel – Sirocco, 2 A Schulze - Maison Park the photograph are two unidentified Frost, Noelle Green, Sheryl Harlow,
Merlin, 3 J Read - Galaxy Park Betelgeux. Can you identify the young man in the Pamela Hawkswell, Sandra Kupfer,
Any other breed mare, led: 1 R Radel - Debbie Laycock, Denise Mcdonald,
Harrington Park Elite, 2 S Paine - Zippin front row, left, and the young woman
Gail McOmish, Robyn Mules, Kay
Loot, 3 Dianna Dahms – Matilda. Champion in the back row, second from the O’Dell, Alison Peut, Beverley Rooney,
any other breed, led: R Radel - Harrington right? These students were in the year Sandra Schofield, Lydia Skewes,
Park Elite, Reserve Champion Led Any other 10 class in 1970. Contact the Barcoo
Breed: S Paine - Zippin Loot. Unregistered Cheryl Smith, Claudia Smith, Dawn
Stallion or Gelding, led: 1 May Elliott -
Independent or Kevin Hauff. Williams and Robyn Zipperer.
SUPERGENE
Elgfaco Cisco, 2 L Tindall – Trogan, 3 S
Townley – ZaZu. Unregistered Mare, led: 1 BLACKALL CULTURAL ASSOCIATION INC.
D Benson – Princess, 2 L Tindall – Dutchess.
Champion Led Unregistered Horse: May
Elliott - Elgfaco Cisco, Reserve Champion
Evaluation Clinic
Led Unregistered Horse: D Benson –
Princess. Grand Champion Led Exhibit: S
Paine – Porsha. Led Ponies. Champion Led
Pony Stallion or Colt: Wajesue Pony Stud
- Wajesue Diamond. Pony Gelding, led (not
exceeding 12h): 1 WPS - Mini Haven A four day practical demonstration of the
Jubilee, 2 Alana Rogers – Blueboy. Pony Competition and Sales
Gelding, led (over 12h not exceeding 13h): beef grading system and meat tenderness
1 A Schulze - Birinda Spellbound, 2 WPS
- Wajesue Zircon, 3 J Dart – Ringer. at the Longreach Pastoral College.
Champion Led Pony Gelding: A Schulze -
Birinda Spellbound, Reserve Champion
Led Pony Gelding: WPS - Mini Haven
Jubilee. Pony Mare, led (not exceeding
Learn the commercial value
12h): 1 Margaret Schulze – Boorahloo
Rhapsody, 2 WPS - Garwon Regina. Pony of killing a 14 rib steer over a
Mare, led (over 12h not exceeding 13h): 1 L
Wearing - Lakevale Poppy, 2 Anastasia 13 rib steer.
Davies-Horn – Jemma. Pony Mare, led
(over 13h not exceeding 14h): 1 Aaron
14 rib steer provided by Barry Mayne Tarabah, Tambo
Flanagan – Ester, 2 M Schulze - Boorahloo
Dark Angel, 3 J Dart – Marylou. Champion
Led Pony Mare: L Wearing - Lakevale
Production v Retail Watercolors by
Lyn Butchart
Poppy, Reserve Champion Led Pony Mare:
M Schulze - Boorahloo Rhapsody. Best $800 v $3280 BLACKALL CULTURAL CENTRE
Child Handler (under 13 years): 1 A Rogers
– Blueboy, 2 S O’Toole - Boobook Allstyle,
May 31 - June 3 2010 opening Friday 28th May @ 6.00pm
3 J Dart – Ringer. Best Child Handler (13
years & under 17 years): 1 J Read - Chutern
Genera, 2 A Flanagan – Ester, 3 Codie
$10 entry nibblies bar operating
Amos - Woodberry Jack. Registered APSB
Stallion/Colt: 1 WPS - Wajesue Diamond. For bookings contact Peter on 0418 141 PAINTINGS
Registered APSB Gelding: 1 WPS - Wajesue
Zircon, 2 A Schulze - Birinda Spellbound.
910 or Henry at the Longreach Agricultural JEWELLERY
Registered APSB Mare/Filly: 1 L Wearing - College on 0417 798 448. To secure your
Lakeview Poppy, 2 WPS - Garwon Regina,
3 M Schulze - Boorahloo Dark Angel. place, please book by May 21. TEXTILE ART
Schulze Family Champion Registered
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Tambo rural women’s network formed
A STRONG network was formed
between the attendees of the
Tambo Naturally Resourceful
Women’s workshop last month.
Desert Channels Queensland
(DCQ) Industry Liaison Officer
Colleen James, who organised
the workshop, said the aim is to
work with the female landholder-
based community members to
build on their resourceful nature
while helping to build their skills,
knowledge and understanding.
“We wanted to give rural women
the opportunity to build networks
and access information and
training that is often difficult to
receive in remote areas,” she said.
The group of 20 ladies who
attended the workshop ranged
from 18 years to retirement age.
The women worked well together
and created a strong bond and a
valuable network for the women in
the Tambo region.
Christy Bredhaven from
Lambert Station said, “It was a
very informative and interactive
workshop to give women the tools
they need to thrive in the bush
and improve their business.”
Over the two days, the focus
Your local taxation specialist
will be attending their
Blackall Office in Woods Arcade
on Tuesday 18 & Wednesday 19 May
For all your Accountancy & Taxation needs
contact Prue Button on 7 4657 4144.
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Lower your carbon footprint Biggest Morning Tea, Anglican Church Gardens
was on issues faced by rural with a low carbon costume
women with topics including; A SERIES of workshops creating
communication, succession low carbon costumes will be
planning, rural business analysis, used to promote the message
biodiversity, grant writing and of reducing carbon footprints
funding opportunities, arts, across interior Queensland. These
mental and physical health and workshops will produce wearable
well being. art and teach participants about
“The workshop was certainly recycling, reusing and reducing
worthwhile, all the speakers were their resources. The low carbon
really approachable, we now have costumes will then tour the region
new contacts in the various fields in a costume box to various
that are available to us,” said community events.
Nina Mayne who travelled in from Individuals interested in making
Tarabah Station. one of these ‘green’ costumes from
By delivering Naturally recycled materials, and having
Resourceful women’s workshops, them paraded across the region Ray Schluter, Di Hauff, Amber Poustie and her son Toby At the morning tea fundraiser were Vene Bowyer, Anja
DCQ aims to provide local women are invited to attend a workshop enjoyed a laugh in the shade at the ‘Biggest Morning Tea’ Moss, Betty Bryant and Denise Dash
with the networks and tools to session. Contact Robyn Adams on in the Anglican Church gardens on Wednesday.
build on their resourceful nature, 4651 0939 for more information.
enhance their involvement The CICADAS@ RAPAD costume
in communities and develop workshops will show participants
their skills, knowledge and how to save money on electricity
understanding about natural and water bills whilst reducing
resource management and greenhouse gas emissions.
personal development. Funding for the workshops
The workshop was an initiative was obtained via the Queensland
of the Desert Channels QLD Government’s Low Carbon Diet
Landholder Support Service Community Funding Program
Project, funded by the Qld which supports organisations to
Government’s Blueprint for the help communities reduce their The Heartland Church hosted a relaxing mothers’
Bush Program. carbon footprint. day service and morning tea on the verandah last
Bec Ossipow and Rachel Walker Melissa McKay & Karla Ward Sunday
Shelley Haughton sees a group of Blackall State School
students safely across the road on Walk to School Day;
a day promoting road safety, health, public transport
and the environment
PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL)
O most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruit of the
vine, splendorous of heaven.
Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin,
assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea help me
and show me herein you are my mother.
O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of heaven and
earth I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart
to succour me in my necessity. There are none that can
withstand your power.
O show me here you are my mother.
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have
recourse to thee (say three times).
Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (say three
times). Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine.
This prayer must be said for three days and after that the
request will be granted and the prayer must be published.
The Barcoo Independent, Friday, May 14 2010 - Page 13
 More Wild Rivers talk continued from page 1
project director Wild Rivers Program with Department Mr Buchanan said that in areas already declared
of Environment and Resource Management, said it was as Wild Rivers, 113 applications out of 173 had been
good to see that participants could agree on a lot of approved and that a large percentage of those were
issues raised in response to the consultation paper. mining.
For the department “it’s easier for us to see what “That’s the beauty of the codes, they are clear cut in
people’s aspirations are for the Basin,” Mr Buchanan their definitions,” he said.
said. Desert Channels Queensland’s Mike Chuk said it
Issues which had unanimous support included might be found that the codes don’t fit in the Lake Eyre
Gillian Robinson, Marg Lehmann, Bec Haughton, the continuation of existing vegetation management Basin.
her daughter Hayley and mum Shelley practices such as thinning regrowth, fodder harvesting, “This is the whole point of the discussion, to try and
and the use of blade ploughing; and that property maps get them to fit,” Mr Buchanan said.
Left: State School students were active helpers; of assessable vegetation (PMAVs) should be honoured Town planner Col Higginson said that was “like trying
pictured: Logan Harlow and Thomas Walsh before, during and after any Wild Rivers declaration. to make the Brisbane CBD fit with Boulia”.
Right: Tracey Brown enjoyed morning tea with They called for 10 year funding cycles to tackle pest There had also been requests that a new category of
animals and plants; assistance for the development and Wild River be created to reflect the unique nature of the
Rebecca Bowen and her son Lachlan
promotion of wilderness tourism and to develop a Wild Lake Eyre Basin and to get away from the stigma now
Rivers brand for products; and funding for Wild River associated with the name.
rangers. David Arnold, chief executive of RAPAD said the
They did not want High Preservation Areas declared group had already written to the minister requesting
in riverine areas but if they were, then considering the the change.
nature of the Channel Country, developments should be But Mr te Kloot said the government was already
allowed much closer than two kilometres from rivers. handling the Wild Rivers declaration in the Basin
Businesses should be given priority in state and differently than it had in the Gulf region, where there
federal government business development programs was uproar when property owners only received the
because of losses from declining land values and maps of Wild Rivers areas a month prior to gazettal.
business opportunities they may incur as a result of “This is a case of divide and rule,” Mr te Kloot said.
the Wild Rivers declaration. “If this is Wild Rivers, we should call it that.” Kelsey
While the group could not agree on the prohibition Neilson of Boulia put it more succinctly: “Until you
of new irrigation projects they were unanimous there change from a pig to a cow, call it a pig,” she said.
should be no new allocations above that currently Submissions on the policy consultation paper close
available in the Georgina Diamantina and Cooper Creek on May 14, but it was unlikely any draft declaration
water resource management plans. would be made before August, Mr Buchanan said.
Engrid Cantwell, Pat Doonar, Margaret Brown, Pat Hauff Zena and Phillip Adams Darracourt, Blackall enjoyed a chat They also agreed that the two biggest sleeper licences
and Iris Neville shared a table at the fundraiser with Fr Matthew Moloney at the morning tea held for proposed cotton developments on Currareva – Sally Cripps
and Hammond Downs stations at Windorah should be
ww retired because of the “severe economic, social, ecological
RE w.c and cultural impacts that would occur should they be
Come and make some DU lim activated,” and that the water not allocated elsewhere.
CE ate However, the property owners should be “adequately
“green” rubbish YO sm and appropriately compensated,” John te Kloot of
UR art
costumes for fun, CA .ql AgForce said.
RB d.g Longreach councillor Mick Bichsel disagreed with the
parades and an ON ov exclusion of irrigation, saying “we are currently building
.au mines all over our food bowls, so food production will
FO
exhibition..... OT have to move out to other parts and we must have a
PR provision to irrigate with water from somewhere else”.
IN The meeting agreed that sand and gravel extraction
T should continue, without increased regulation, because
ANGLICAN HALL of the need to access the resource locally for road
CORONATION DRIVE construction and housing.
Angus Emmott of the Western Rivers Alliance was
BLACKALL concerned that sand and gravel could be exported out
of the region, but Sam Coxon of AgForce argued such
a prohibition could seriously impact the business of
SATURDAY 15TH & private sand and gravel contractors.
It was also noted that shires such as Barcaldine and
SUNDAY 16TH MAY Flinders included areas that were outside the Lake Eyre
Basin.
9.00am —5.00pm Points made regarding mining activity were accepted
by all parties, including a call for an immediate audit of
existing mines in the Lake Eyre Basin, to review their
Bring your junk & make a ability to withstand a 1 in 100 year rain event and to
assess their cleanup of pollution events.
great COSTUME It was agreed to ask the government to develop a
mine spill response strategy, and to ask for bonds to be
retained from mine owners to cover costs of pollution
CONTACT COSTUMIER events.
ROBYN ADAMS On the subject of Wild Rivers codes and obtaining a
balance between development and protection, Blackall-
0746510939 Tambo Economic Development Officer John Hine
questioned the definition of natural values by the
department.
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Blackall writers look forward to a visit from Artists to feature at
Australian author
KARLA Ward, a member of the small
but active Blackall writers group, is
hoping the highly anticipated visit
and workshops from Australian
author Sheryl Gwyther will inspire
more writers in the community to
join the group.
Author Sheryl Gwyther said she
has always loved writing and reading
books.
“I used to write plays when I was
young and got my sisters, cousins
show and sale
she attended workshops run by
the Queensland Writers Centre in
Brisbane.
“Going to workshops helps
crystallise difficulties you might be
facing in your writing by providing
new ideas, talking about writing
to others, practising the craft and
meeting other writers.”
Sheryl will be talking more about
her life as a writer, when she teams
$5250 the top priced bull
The Landmark GRANT Daniel and Long’s annual Black Stump
Invitational Bull Sale was held this week on
Blackall branch is
THE Blackall Cultural Association
Art Show and Sale is on again, Tuesday, May 11 at the Blackall saleyards.
as part of this year’s Heartland A total of 127 bulls were up for sale, 56% were sold
Festival.
Jill Taylor says that this year,
a competition is being run in
relocating to the on the day. The sale price averaged $2742, with the
top priced bull, a Simmental, going for $5250.
Eight of 11 Santa bulls were sold, averaging
conjunction with the show and
sale, and this has attracted many
more artists and entries.
NGS building (across $2875. 5 Santa/Charolais cross bulls were on
offer; 3 were sold for an average of $2833. All of the
12 Simmental bulls on offer were sold, averaging
Already, 142 paintings have been
submitted for the event which
kicks off on May 28, and more keep
the road from our $3021. Four Braford bulls were offered and sold;
averaging $3250. Eleven Charbrays were on offer;

present office) for

and the neighbour kids to act them.
I was the director, and a bossy
one!”
Sheryl was inspired to write her
book ‘Secrets of Eromanga’ because
up with cartoonist Sean Leahy for a
wine and cheese night on Monday
night. The Evening with Sean and
Sheryl will be held at the Living Arts
Centre, and is sponsored by Melrose
SAMM Stud.
with 4 selling for an average of $2500. Nine of the 18
coming. Droughtmaster bulls sold for an average of $2528.
There is $1000 for first place in the None of the 13 Red Brahman bulls sold. Seven
approximately 2
landscape, portrait, contemporary Mandalong Specials were up for sale; 1 sold for
and other sections, and $200 for
$2500. Six Shorthorn bulls were on offer; 4 sold,
second place.
averaging $2750. Forty Angus bulls were offered;

months.
of her keen interest in fossils, having The show and sale will feature a
lived in Hughenden as a teenager. Sheryl will also be conducting 26 sold for an average selling price of $2602.
writing workshops over three days at number of local and professional
“I found my first fossil on a school artists, including Lyn Butchart,
the Living Arts Centre in Hawthorne

The branch office and

excursion to Porcupine Gorge! The
actual idea was sparked by reading
articles about fossil thieves and
they way they illegally smuggle huge
amounts of valuable fossils out of
Australia and sell them on the black-
St from Monday, May 17, as part of
the Heartland Festival.
The cost of each workshop is $25
per day. The Blackall Writers Group
has managed to keep the cost to a
who is also hosting a five-day
watercolour painting workshop
between May 22 and 26.
warehouse buildings
Brian Harris from the Gold
Coast is another artist who will

will be gutted and

market overseas. Australia is losing
its fossil heritage,” Sheryl said.
She has conducted many
workshops in school and libraries
on writing and how to research
the background information for a
story. When Sheryl started writing,
‘A Slack Look at
minimum due to funding obtained
from the Regional Arts Development
Fund. For more information about
the wine and cheese evening, or the
writing workshops, contact Karla
on 4657 6624 or email karlaw@
internode.on.net.
“PROPERTYPICKOFTHEWEEK”
feature at the Art Show and Sale
later this month. Brian has held
24 solo exhibitions and won over
150 awards for his art. He works
mainly in watercolours, and aims
for strong contrasts of tone and
refurbishment/
colour.
construction will
commence on Bulls averaged $2742 at the Black Stump sale on Tuesday

Blackall 1972/73’ “ImpressiveCharacter,POSITIONPOSITION”

Tambo
approximately May
Strong competition at local sale
BLACKALL Combined Agents yarded 2200 head
at their weekly cattle sale. The competition for
This book has been written by a
$175,000


former National Bank officer
about the people and events of his
This quality airͲconditioned 2 bedroom home with its 17. Business will
continue as normal,
modernopenstylekitchen/diningroom,modernbathroom,
separatetoiletandoffice,isfullyfencedwith2sheds,arain
watertankandhadafullelectricalupgradein2009.
meatworks and store cattle was strong with a local
restocker having an impact on the results.
JH and RG Banks Springleigh, Blackall sold
Shorthorn cross bullocks at 164.2 c/kg, weighing
755 kg to return $1239.70. C A Hauff & Son The

contact numbers will



Springs, Blackall sold Hereford bullocks for 168 c/



two years in Blackall ... 

...and will be on sale at
kg, weighing 681 kg and making $1146 per head.
CW & GM Prow Glenora, Blackall sold Charolais
remain the same -

cross feeder steers for 173.2 c/kg, weighing 430 kg
 to return $744. Their store steers topped at 184.2
c/kg, 315 kg and $580. Ben McIntosh, Blackall sold

Brangus cross steers to average 188 c/kg, weighing

Phone 4657 4299 and


the Heartland Festival 
257 kg or $485 per head, and topping at 193 c/kg or
$580 per head. R A Russell Pastoral Co Brides Creek,
on Friday night, May 21


CongratulationstoPrincipalWayneGreenwiththe Blackall sold Charolais and Angus bulls topping at

successfulauctionandsaleofTarcombe,Longreach
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fax 4657 4176. 157.2 c/kg to average 133.3 c/kg, weighing 824.3 kg
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Devonish, Blackall sold Brahman cows for 130 c/
kg, weighing 661 kg to return $860 per head. Their
Author Greg Slack will be signing copies CATTLE SALE DATES:
Fat&StoreSale–May20 killable heifers sold for 153 c/kg for 568 kg or $870
and looks forward to meeting old Forresults,contactPaton–YourRay per head. Tindall Bros Macfarlane Downs, Tambo
acquaintances. 
WhiteSpecialistAgent sold Shorthorn cross cows to a top of 127.2 c to
average 125.7 c, 568.8 kg or $714.85.

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Cavanagh-Rooks wedding
in Goomeri
A wedding of interest to
TAKING A LOOK AT OUR HISTORY
Blackallites took place in Goomeri
on April 10, between Dale
Cavanagh, the eldest son of Lyn
and the late Eric Cavanagh, and
Brenda Rooks at the Anglican
Church in Goomeri. Brenda will
be remembered as a nursing sister
at Blackall hospital.
Relatives and friends travelled
from all over Queensland to
celebrate with the bride and
groom. Guests thought they
might have arrived at the wrong
address; just before the ceremony
a group of hippies sporting afros
and flower power arrived at the
church. Astonishment turned into
laughter when the hippies turned
out to be members of the Noonan
family and their partners who
were indulging in a large dose of
nostalgia and happy memories of
years gone by.
The reception was held at the
bowling club where guests enjoyed
a game of bowls while photos were
being taken.
– Del Wheelhouse
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Volunteers thanked
MORE than a dozen of Blackall’s volunteers enjoyed
a hot barbeque breakfast in Banks Park on Tuesday. CLASSIFIEDS
THE BARCOO INDEPENDENT
Chinese Market Gardens, Blackall Blackall Tambo mayor Jan Ross said she wanted to
put on the breakfast to say thankyou to everyone in
Lost
Blackall who volunteers – “and there are an awful lot The new marquee used outside the industrial pavillion at the
of them”, she said. Blackall Show on May 2 has gone missing. Anyone with any
“This town wouldn’t function half so well if we information is encouraged to contact Lorelei Kiernan on 4657
didn’t have the volunteer force that we do, and the 6403 or 0428 731 390. This marquee was purchased through
tremendous spirit that people have towards the town a grant and its return would be greatly appreciated.
and getting things done,” Jan Ross said.
“In days gone by there were no grants, so things that For Sale
we have here such as sports grounds and parks, have
1998 Hino Ranger 6 Truck for sale. Done 85, 000 kilometres.
all came from the people who put in their money, time
$45, 000. For more information, phone 4657 4682.
and effort or material goods.
“That is what has made these towns. Blackall and
Tambo are such examples of that.
“The sense of ownership is definitely here and has
created the very independent spirit that we have.”
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Betty Harlow, December 16, 1927 - January 8, 2010 Hive Cup builds in its fourth year
Betty Harlow would have been delighted to see Around 20 enthusiastic featured a simple race track.
that horses were the centre of attention at the night young motorbike Since then different events
show on Sunday May 2, says granddaughter Beth riders enjoyed a day have been added, including a flag
Harlow. of competition and race, barrel race, apple bob and a
Betty rode in more than fifty consecutive shows socialising last weekend bending race.
in Blackall and after teaching her children and at the annual Hive Cup. The bikes range in size from 50cc
grandchildren to ride, she encouraged them to compete Two competitors arrived to 125cc and Brooke Dehennin
in the show ring also. As their annual holiday, Betty and all the way from Townsville took on the honour of being this
her husband Doongie, with their sons Bill and John, for the event. year’s Beehive Babe.
would travel the shows from the Central West circuit, It has grown considerably As with any event, there is
through the Central Highlands and on to Rockhampton. since its first year, four always a bit of competitiveness,
Betty and the boys would compete in the hacking years ago, when a group but mostly the day is about having
and jumping while Doongie supervised activities and of boys took it upon fun and riding safely.
yarned with everyone. The Harlow show tradition has themselves to organise a Logan Hauff was the winner of
continued with Betty’s grandchildren and now with her friendly race. the prestigious event this year,
great grandchildren who rode in the 2010 show. Tom and Jack Spinks came to Blackall all the The cup featured six taking home the trophy, ahead of
Betty Joan Browning was born on December 16, 1927. way from Townsville for the weekend to compete boys, and was organised Jacob Dehennin.
She was the fourth of six children; younger sibling to in the Hive Cup by the kids themselves. It – Rowan Hunnam
Buster, Nugget and Touser, and followed by Keith and
Bubby. In later years Betty became half-sister to Greg,
Mervyn, Dianne and Malcolm.
Betty’s early years were spent at Pentwyn. It was early
on that Betty began her lifelong love affair with horses.
Her days were divided between riding and (with the
help of her brothers and sisters) sending their many
governesses packing! The Browning kids were quick to
get up to any mischief they could, including chasing
emus on horseback.
Betty’s carefree life was interrupted when she had A photograph printed in the Blackall Leader in the 1980s of
to move to Blackall to attend school. After a settling Mrs Betty Harlow on Gay Girl at the Blackall Show
in period, Betty enjoyed school even though she had
to drag her little sister, Bubby from Ticklebelly Gully Beth to ride. Betty guided with a tough hand and great
onwards to make sure they both got to class on time. enthusiasm and only laughed when Doongie increased
It was after moving to town that Betty became part of the number of busters needed to have to be classed as
the Daisy Street gang, which included, among others, good riders.
the Whitfield children. Afternoons were spent playing Betty had a lifetime involvement with horses
The boys stopped for a big lunch and a chat about the day, Tom Spinks, Noah Kangan, Riley Hinds, Seaton Hansen
rounders and catching the local wildlife that lived in throughout her working life and in her leisure time. She
while Rudd Choyce gave it all a big thumbs up! and Tom and Jacob DeHennin at the Hive Cup
the gully. loved nothing more than being on horseback, whether
Betty married Doongie Harlow in 1945. They had two it was droving, mustering, chasing and throwing
sons, Bill, who was born in 1946, and John, who arrived scrubbers, playing polocrosse, competing in gymkhanas
eighteen months later in 1947. In the early years of their and rodeos or show riding. Betty was a life member of
marriage, Betty and Doongie lived at Booree Bore. On the Blackall Polocrosse Association and a founding
weekends they enjoyed the company of Bill and Jimmy member of the Performance Horse Club and the Barcoo
Dallas and Collie and Ollie Black and their young families. River Association Inc.
Betty used to enjoy telling the story about the time when Betty lived her entire life in Blackall and in her final
Bill threw cold water over the top of the shower only to years she was cared for by the staff at McLean Place
bolt and let Doongie cover her in flour! whose professionalism and personalised care was most
After leaving Booree Bore, Doongie bought his own appreciated. Betty passed away on January 8, 2010.
droving plant and he, Betty and the
boys took to the road. On one trip Scott Spinks, Peter Hauff and Todd DeHennin keep the rules enforced
Betty quit her job with Doongie. while Jack Spinks, Mason Spinks, and Logan Hauff circle around the
When she realised she was in the course waiting for their team mates to find the golf balls in the centre
middle of nowhere, she grudgingly
asked Doongie for her job back.
He took his time to decide but she
was eventually reinstated!
In the early 1970s, Betty and
Doongie went to work for the
Russell Pastoral Company. They
lived and worked at Lancevale,
East Lynne and Champion over the
following seven years. After this
time Doongie and Betty returned
to live in town because of Doongie’s
health. After competing in her fiftieth Blackall
One of Betty’s greatest joys was Show in 1982, Betty Harlow was
teaching each of her grandchildren acknowledged by then-Barcoo Pastoral Betty Harlow, December 16, 1927 - Kerry Spinks and Allan Hinds cooked up a Rudd Choyce, Mitchell Hauff and Ky Gerber search frantically for golf
- Joanne, Teena, Donna, Tim and Society President Peter Jinks January 8, 2010 feast on the barbeque balls in the sand, in a type of dirtbike musical chairs
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