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Storm fails to dampen swim carnival
Sport on the Barcoo
Not even a severe storm the afternoon before under 15m breaststroke. could dampen the enthusiasm of the swimmers and Harley Kowald-Dawson smashed the old pool and spectators attending the Blackall Open swim carnival club record and now holds the 15yr and over 200m on Saturday, November 8. individual medley records. Emerging from the wreckage sustained by Friday The meets most successful swimmer, Natalie afternoons freak storm, pool lessees Karyn and Kevin Dendle, broke a record nearly every time she entered Lee along with BASA members and the WORK team, the pool. performed a miracle to have the aquatic centre and Natalie now holds the records for open 100m y, surrounds in top condition in time for the meet. backstroke and freestyle; 13yrs 50m y, breastroke, Ninety-eight swimmers nominated from Charleville, backstroke and freestyle as well as 13-14yr individual Tambo, Blackall, Barcaldine, Longreach and Alpha. medley. Bridget Dendle set a new club record in 6yr and -- by Kelley Walker and Zoe Johnson Results of the Blackall Open: Blackall IGA relay shield 1st Barcaldine, 2nd Blackall Elders Overall Highest Points shield - 1st Blackall (498); 2nd Barcy (406); 3rd Charleville (160); 4th Tambo (132); 5th Longreach (69); 6th Alpha (51).
Age Champions 6 & under Bridget Dendle (Bkl) & Zac Baltus (Char) 7 yrs Katie Rafter (Barc) & Jack Baker (Char) 8yrs Connor Richardson (Tambo) & AJ Hauff (Bkl) 9yrs Gabbi Cullen (Barc) & Reece Kinsey ( Long) 10yrs Jamee Johnson (Bkl) & Jorden Smith (Long) 11yrs Kate Brassington (Char) & Adan Wilson (Bkl) 12 yrs Jemma Volker (Barc) & Ryan Searles (Barc) 13yrs Natalie Dendle (Bkl) 15 & over Priscilla Dendle (Bkl) & Dennis Rafter (Barc) Runner-up Age Champions Lilly Richardson(Bkl) & Jackson Gray (Alpha) Pagen Arnold (Bkl) & Kurtis Sankey (Tambo) Georgie Glover (Tambo) & Hayden Johnson (Tambo) Rhia Austin (Alpha) & Myle McDonnell (Tambo) Taneale Lawton (Char) & Club captains Jamee Johnson, Natalie Dendle, Brad Balderson (Barc) Harley Kowald-Dawson and Kelly Hauff with the Emma Hammonds ( Char) & ELDERS Overall Highest Points Shield. Blackall Mitchell Kampe (Barc) has now won the shield 2 years running. Stephanie Cullen(Barc) & Brendan Rafter (Barc) Right: A Blackall Renee Searles (Barc) trifecta - Sam Amanda Frost (Bkl) & Fletcher, AJ Hauff Kyle Richardson (Bkl)
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Bec wins RFDS Spirit of Qld award

Blackalls Rebecca Haughton was chosen as Miss Spirit of Queensland at an award ceremony and gala dinner held at the Brisbane Hilton Hotel on Friday, November 16. The Spirit of Queensland awards are the Royal Flying Doctor Services core fundraising initiative in the state, conducted annually to replace aircraft and purchase vital medical equipment for the service. Rebecca was presented with a glass trophy which symbolises the Spirit of Queensland awards, a brand new Holden Barina with personalised number plates SOQ 07 (Spirit of Queensland 2007), an overseas holiday anywhere in the world on QANTAS routes with accommodation, meals, air fares and spending money included, a barbecue, a digital camera, a $500 Retravision voucher, and an alcohol pack just to name a few prizes in the grand prize pool. This award is not mine it is ours, the communitys, Rebecca said. I could not have done this without the support of everyone. From the bottom of my heart, I sincerely thank you for everything that you have done. Rebecca was accompanied to the awards dinner by anc Luke Callow, father Stan Haughton, and aunt and uncle, Jenny and Warren Dredge. She said all were in shock when the 2007 Spirit of Queensland award winner was announced a small town girl who showed them where she came from, commented Jenny. Jenny, who was crowned Miss RSL Girl In A Million in 1982, also added it must run in the family! I wore red when I won Girl In A Million so its either the colour of the dress or were just a lucky family. This year, the Spirit of Queensland competition consisted of 12 entrants throughout the states outback, cities and its remote areas. The 2007 entrants managed to nearly double last years fundraising total even though there were 22 entrants last year. Rebecca raised a total amount of $37,692.45. During the year she and her team organised events at the Birdsville races, the Charleville B&S ball, sausage sizzles, rodeos, street stalls, rafes, multi draws, auctions, bar work, draws and many other activities. All of this would not have been possible without the dedication and support from my family, my friends and everyone that supported me in this community and surrounding districts, she said. To all the businesses, property owners, local community members, organisations, sporting clubs and committees a huge thank you is extended to everyone that donated
November 30, 2007 ISSN 1832-6129
Contact: barcooindependent@yahoo.com.au
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Left: AJ Hauff, Jamee Johnson, Jaimielee Elmy, Elizabeth Loveday.
Solutions to puzzles on page 18

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Across: 1 Chihuahua, 5 Reels, 8 Inconspicuous, 9 Patio, 10 Eparchy, 11 Oars, 12 Classic, 14 Droll, 15 Outspokenness, 19 Reid, 21 Nom De Plume, 22 Nile, 23 Stevenson. Down: 1 Calypsos, 2 Unclog, 3 Handel, 4 Alpha, 5 Recyclable, 6 Eponyms, 7 So-so, 8 International, 12 Clan, 13 Conrad, 14 Diploma, 15 Orphan, 16 Elapse, 17 Nodule, 18 Sprees, 20 11yr boy champion, Adan Iron. Wilson.
Competing in their rst carnival, Bridget Dendle and Lilly Richardson, girls 6yr & under champions.
Editorial - future of paper -- page 2 The Kings Command -- pages 12-13
money, prizes, and time. To those who supported me on this tiring journey, whether it be nancial, mental, or physical, thank you ever so much, it is greatly appreciated for all that you have done for this worthwhile charity. Your support and dedication helped me along the way and the gratitude is never ending. Your generosity and warm hearts have guided me to support a charity that we all need but hope never to use. The awards consist of ve categories which include RFDS Spirit of Queensland award for spirit, excellence and altruism; the RFDS Spirit of Queensland corporate charity award for highest fundraising total with over $10,000 auxiliary/corporate assistance; the RFDS Spirit of Queensland charity award for highest fundraising total with under $10,000 auxiliary/ corporate assistance; the RFDS Spirit of Queensland outstanding achievement award to award individual excellence and personal development; and the Ergon Energy judges encouragement award to commend personal effort and merit worthy of recognition.
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The management of the Barcoo Independent has been considering the future of the newspaper in 2008 and is seeking feedback from the Blackall community. The rst issue we need advice on is the price to put on the paper next year. For the rst three years we charged $1 and raised it to $1.10 this year. We are currently considering prices of $1.50 and $2. More often than not this year the paper has been 20 pages and sometimes even 24 pages, which is a considerable amount of news, photos, advertising and letters coming your way each fortnight. This takes a fair amount of time to collect, edit and get into shape, and costs us more to print and post as well. Feedback to date has been mixed some feel a rise to $2 is a bit steep in one go, while many other people we talk to feel that $2 a fortnight is a small price to pay to support a local paper and get a good dose of local news. Please make your thoughts known to one of us with the Barcoo Independent Sue Frost, Lyn Davison, Sally Cripps ASAP as we need to get subscription notices out to people with the last paper of the year, December 14. Ring us, email us, stop us in the street, but please give us your thoughts. The second issue to put before readers is more serious. The editor, Sally Cripps is simply not able to continue to put the hours into the papers production that she currently does. This usually amounts to three days each week, on a volunteer basis. The community needs to consider how the paper will manage without this contribution in future. The most ideal situation would be to nd a replacement
Editorial -- Future of the Barcoo Independent
Local cattle market struggles to hold ground

The Blackall Combined Agents yarded 737 head at a sale on November 22, comprising both fat and store cattle. Even with good recent rainfall throughout Blackall and surrounding districts over the past fortnight, all grades of cattle struggled to hold ground on previous rates. Agents commented that the ever-strong Australian dollar was still directly affecting the export market. Export cattle were 8-10 cents easier but most grades fell in line with other sales held in Queensland last week. Swan Hill Cattle Co sold a magnicent line of Santa cows to top at 573 kg and $723 per head. A draft of Santa cows from Alice Downs Grazing Co topped at 124 c/kg for 623 kg and $773/hd to average 114 c/kg for 521 kg or $597/hd. Andrew and Chris Adams, Alloomber, Blackall sold 136 Red Angus/Brahman/Romagnola cross steers topping at 156 c/ kg for 497 kg and $668/hd to average 150 c/kg for 448 kg and
willing to undertake the same amount of work for free. If this isnt forthcoming, other suggestions are to pay someone to do this work, nd another group which could take the newspaper on, or close the paper down. Paying someone to edit the paper needs a lot more money than we currently have, or get in each fortnight through our advertising. We are considering sponsorship packages and requests for philanthropical support but this may only prolong the papers life by a year or so. Grants are a possibility but in the current climate of demonstrating commercial viability, may not receive a good hearing. Suggestions to hand the paper over to another group to be produced bring a lot more questions with it would the newspaper group wish to retain editorial control? would the community be happy if the paper reverted to a newsletter, with information columns but possibly less investigative news articles? if that group folded or didnt want to continue on with the paper, what would happen to it? None of us wants to see the paper close down, especially now that so many changes are taking place in the way we are governed, but there are some serious issues to consider if you want to keep it. We are planning to hold a meeting to discuss the Barcoo Independents prospects in February 2008 please be prepared to come along with your ideas on how you can contribute to its future viability.
$674/hd for milk, two and four tooth steers. Banks Bros, Duniera, sold Brahman steers to average 152 c/ kg for 495 kg and $753/hd. Steers over 500 kg sold to a top of 154 c/kg to average 148 c/kg. In the heavy heifers a draft of Santa heifers from the Nugent family, Higheld, Tambo topped at 147 c/kg and $714/hd with an average of 140 c/kg for 497 kg or $697/hd. The nal Blackall cattle sale for 2007 will be a store sale on Wednesday, December 12.
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DATE CLAIMERS DECEMBER APRIL 2008 2 Christmas Tree 4-6 Black Stump festival campdraft 8 Woolscour MAY 2008 Christmas cent 4 Blackall Show sale 16-31 Heartland 14 Blackall Club Festival Christmas 24/25 Woolscour party centenary 24 Mardi Gras weekend 31 New Years Eve 31 Blackall race bull ride meeting MARCH 2008 JULY 2008 1 Blackall race 5 Blackall race meeting meeting
Please send your contributions to: Email: barcooindependent@yahoo.com.au Post: PO Box 195, Blackall Q Phone/fax: 4657 6966 or in person: The Blackall Visitor Information Centre, 108a Shamrock St, Blackall
Rebecca Haughton Winner of The Royal Flying Doctor Spirit of Queensland Award
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The Russell family at Swan Hill recorded a 97 per cent clearance at their annual bull sale, held on November 20. Of the 84 head offered, 81 were sold for a total gross amount of $391 500 or an average price of $4833. In the breakdown of breeds, 57 of 60 Santa Gertrudis bulls were sold, grossing $280 000. The top priced bull brought $10 500 and the average price was $4912. A total clearance of 16 Charolais/ Santa bulls brought a gross amount of $76 500, with a top price of $7000 and an average of $4781. All eight Red Angus/Santa bulls were sold, bringing a total of $35 000, a top price of $8500 and an average price of $4375.
Only one game of handicap singles was played last Sunday, November 25 and it was washed out after 22 ends. After going to a 7 2 lead after eight ends Don Daly began to waver, allowing Lou Kelly to go to a lead of 13 9 after 15 ends. Lou continued to play well to be in front by 25 11 when rain stopped play. After the rain stopped, Don decided the lead was too much to chase and conceded defeat. Sunday, November 18 saw only one game of pairs played, a game where one side could do no wrong and the other side could do no right. Gary Whiteld and Dave Carter had a dream start, getting to an 18-nil lead after only 7 ends and although Col Pngst and Dally Holden tried their best, the big lead was too much to give away. The nal score was 32 15 in favour of Gary and Dave who now play in the nals on Sunday, December 2. Games for that day are: A singles T Hayward v M Chapman, spotter R Black; handicap singles C Pngst v L Kelly, spotter D Holden; and pairs nal Ron Robinson and L Alexander v D Carter and G Whiteld, with a 9 am start.
The open Hanger located at the Blackall Aerodrome is available for rental from Blackall Shire Council. Expressions of Interest for the rental of this facility should be made in writing and cover the following areas: Amount of rental to be paid per week Term of the rental agreement Purpose of rental Any other relevant information Expressions of Interest closing at 4.30pm Monday, 17 December, 2007 should be made to the undersigned. Tricia Gleeson ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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The Barcoo Independent, Friday, November 30, 2007- Page 23
New Road
With all 540 kilometres of iron on the railway line from Yaraka to Jericho now gone and a start made on the all-weather bitumen road replacing it and continuing on to Windorah, its worth remembering the fear that abounded for many years over the possible closure of the line. The Barcoo Independent reproduces the following story from an undated newspaper article.
L-R standing: John Fox, Lachlan Krieg, Lionel OBrien, Charlie Watt, John Hawkes, Greg,Luke Callow, Rebecca Haughton, Bill Krieg, Jake Anderson, Nev Noske, Dicky, Stan Haughton, Bruce Richardson (Manager) Sitting in Front: Paul, Richard Muir, Nathan Shurmann, Anna Haughton, Tim Miles, Renae Miles, Shelley Haughton, Tuyen Richardson holding Yenn Richardson. Absent: Jenny from head ofce, Joanne from Close Yaraka Line? Does the Government intend to close Workplace, Health and Safety, and Ray Smith the Yaraka-Blackall-Jericho railway line? (Transport). No announcement has yet been made in Above Right: Rachael Van Mosseveld, a former Blackall State School ofcial channels but Mr LS Dunn said at a student, graduated on November 15th 2007 from Glenmore State High meeting of the Rockhampton Chamber of School, Rockhampton. Rachael is the daughter of Sonia and Jay and Commerce this week that whispers were the grandaughter of Janet and Frank Thygesen and Thora and Ossie becoming louder that the Windorah- Van Mosseveld. Yaraka road would not be constructed because the rail line from Yaraka was due Blackall Girl to be closed. Guides and Mr Dunn said that there was much concern about the Windorah-Yaraka road Leaders take a and why it was left out of the list of roads to benet from the Commonwealth grant. rest during the Several rumours had been circulated, but no denite reason had come from an painting of the ofcial source. He considered it was time new Girl Guide to act and seek something denite from the Government. Hut at the The chairman, Mr GW Byrne said the road from Windorah to Yaraka should be Showgrounds. bitumenised the same as was intended from Windorah to Quilpie.
Plan of the proposed industrial estate southern side of Shamrock Street. This stormwater drainage is by far the most signicant cost associated with the development at $475 000, he said. Any stormwater falling on or adjacent to the site would have to be accommodated locally by way of diversion to the west which currently is the case. Whilst not desirable, this is more than likely the only choice available until such time that funds are available to construct the underground drainage infrastructure development. The layout plan for the estate has provision for 32 lots.
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Denivel Pty Ltd celebrated the end of their job, removing the Railway Line from Yaraka to Jericho. Denivel workers and partners celebrated with a celebration dinner at the Blackall Memorial & Sports Club on Saturday the 10th of November.
Denivel Celebrates End of Job
Ergon reserves industrial estate lot

Ergon Energy may be the rst customer for an allotment in the Blackall Shire Councils proposed new industrial estate in the north-western part of town. The company expressed interest in purchasing a parcel, preferably lot 27, a corner block, in the proposed new estate. Blackall councillors resolved to negotiate for the sale of the lot with Ergon. Under the Local Government Act 1993 there are exemptions for the disposal of land to a government entity. No reserve prices for allotments have yet been set as development costs are still being ascertained. At its October meeting, council heard from consulting engineers Graham Wills of George Bourne and Associates that the costs of stormwater drainage, earthworks and sealed street construction were estimated at $846 000. The land the council wishes to put the estate on is very at so the rst step in the scheme would be to undertake earthworks to build allotments up, to allow drainage to the streets. This section, which could be done by council day labour, was estimated to cost $220 000. Construction of eight metre wide streets has been priced at $151 000. Mr Wills told council his plan was for stormwater drainage to be open table drains until council was able to construct infrastructure through to the
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Arts West on funding knife edge

The future of western Queenslands only arts service organisation, Arts West hangs in the balance following the state governments withdrawal of its funding last week. A new funding model for small to medium arts companies, s2m, was announced in May but Arts West was not amongst the 43 arts groups to receive a slice of the $8.4 million on offer, after the announcement sparked a 12-week rush to submit applications under the new guidelines. It shared this disappointment with 20 other arts organisations around the state while seven were funded for the rst time. These funding arrangements are about breathing new life into the small to medium arts sector, by supporting the entry of new organisations into the mix, Acting Arts Minister Margaret Keech said. Arts West chair, Aramac-based Jill Dyer said it had been a big shock to receive the news of the funding removal but said she thought the organisation had a good chance of qualifying for IDI funding instead. This is shorthand for industry development initiatives, which the government says focuses on creative and business development. The IDIs will open up the arts sector to bold new directions and
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opportunities, Ms Keech said. Where s2m funding is allocated to specic organisations, industry development initiatives funding is more exible and will benet a number of regions. SpeakOut, the youth art program coming to Blackall to train young people in photography, art and design and digital storytelling, is one of the industry development initiatives to receive funding under this model. Ms Dyer said Arts West could see that the government wanted a new direction and she felt they had covered its requirements in their funding application. They want us to have more continued on page 4
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Arts Qld needs change

partnerships but there was a very short timeframe to set anything up, she said. The group is planning to consult with all players in the central region, probably in February 2008, with the involvement of Arts Queensland, to focus on creating new service links. Organisations such as Flying Arts, tertiary institutions, SpeakOut, local government, regional galleries and tourism bodies will be invited to the think tank to, as Ms Dyer put it, see what we can do for each other. Arts Queensland says we need to change, to become more professional, expand markets and produce artists of international standing, and this will give us a chance to do that, she said. I think it will be a good process for us to go through, and will help us freshen up. I feel condent that we can secure funding this way and I do feel positive about the future. Ms Dyer noted that Arts West had social responsibilities too and said it couldnt lose sight of its
continued from page 3 obligation to service the needs of the people in the west. The group is committed to keeping its member base. Ms Dyer said the most important thing now was for that membership to help celebrate 40 years of the regional arts body in 2008. The 40th School of Creative Arts, traditionally the organisations yearly highlight, bringing together artists from around the region to practise their art under one roof for almost a week, will take place in Longreach mid-year. Arts West is condent of being able to stage the school, even though it is some months away, as it has already budgeted its existing funding to take it up to that stage. Even if we do manage to secure a new form of funding, it will take at least six months before any money comes through so we are very fortunate, through good management, to have enough money to carry on for the time being, Ms Dyer said.
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Barcoo Independent TV Guide - December 9 - 15 ABC SEVEN Imparja SBS

Movie: Venetian Bird
5:30 UEFA Champions League 2007/2008 7:55 Overseas News 12:30 Business Report 1:00 Overseas News 3:00 The Palio Of Montagnana 3:30 The Witch Festival 4:00 A Fork In The Road 4:30 The Journal 5:00 Newshour 6:00 The Majorettes Of Soweto 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Food Safari 8:00 Real Top Guns 8:30 Jesse James 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Newstopia 10:30 Movie: 16 Years Of Alcohol 12:15 Movie: Inheritance 5:20 UEFA Champions League 2007/2008 7:55 Overseas News 12:30 Business Report 1:00 Overseas News 2:30 The Battle Of Barnet 3:30 German News 4:00 Food Lovers Guide To Australia 4:30 The Journal 5:00 Newshour 6:00 Global Village 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Inspector Rex 8:30 East West 101 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 The Movie Show 10:15 UEFA Champions League Hour 11:15 Kings Of Clubs 11:45 Speaking In Tongues 12:15 Patlabor 3 5:20 Overseas News 12:30 Business Report 1:00 Food Lovers Guide To Australia 1:30 Divorce Stories 2:30 Days That Changed The World 3:30 The Djarn Djarns 4:00 Wine Lovers Guide To Australia 4:30 The Journal 5:00 Newshour 6:00 Global Village 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Diamond Road 8:25 Last Orders 8:30 Two Men In A Trench 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 The First Zionist Bunny 11:20 Movie: Thomas In Love 1:05 Frances War: In Colour 5:20 Overseas News 12:30 Business Report 1:00 The Love for Three Oranges 3:00 Christmas Music From Rosslyn Chapel 3:30 Gustave Courbet: The Origins Of His World 4:30 Newshour 5:30 Mythbusters 6:30 World News Australia 7:35 Top Gear 8:30 Long Way Round 9:20 RocKwiz 10:15 Movie: Young Adam 12:05 SOS Shorts On Screen 1:00 Chappelles Show 1:25 Ghost In The Shell 1:50 Samurai Champloo
Wednesday December 12 Thursday December 13
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A full time position exists for a legal Secretary / Conveyancing Clerk with PW SKEWES AND DEMPSTER, BLACKALL. The successful applicant will commence duties on Monday the 7th day of January 2008. Interested persons should send Resumes to PW Skewes and Dempster, PO Box 41, Blackall Q 4472.
Applications close Friday the 7th day of December 2007.
Blackall Shire Electors

Vote
Governments Forced Council Amalgamations
All electors in Blackall Shire will shortly be receiving from the Australian Electoral Commission a postal plebiscite (ballot) paper. It is important that everyone has their say in this plebiscite as it is the one and only opportunity to be officially heard. It is also the one and only opportunity to show to future Governments that the forced amalgamation of Blackall Shire Council with any other Council is unacceptable. Please write NO in the box opposite the question and return to the AEC in the pre-paid envelope. Help the Blackall community retain its independence.
NO to the Queensland Labour
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12:30 Hustle 1:25 Parkinson 2:30 Monitor Lizard: Africas Greatest Thief 3:00 Childrens Shows 6:10 Executive Stress 6:35 The Lion Man 7:00 News 7:30 The 7.30 Report 8:00 The Worst Christmas Of My Life 8:35 Foyles War 10:15 Dynasties 10: Good Game 11:55 rage (M) 5:00 rage 9:10 20 Years Of rage Special 10:15 Falcon Beach 11:00 Bowls: Champion Of Champions 2007 12:00 Dynasties 12:30 Best Of Australian Story 1:00 Big Cat Diary 1:30 Elvis: The Great Performances 2:35 Cold Chisel 4:00 Basketball: WNBL 2007/08 5:00 Bowls: Tri Nations 2007: Australia Vs South Africa: Triples 6:00 Goodnight Sweetheart 6:30 Best Of Gardening Australia 7:00 News 7:30 Doc Martin 8:30 The Bill 10:10 Parkinson 11:00 The Commander 12:10 rage
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Simpsons 5:30 Chappell-Hadlee Trophy: Australia vs NZ 9:00 Waking The Dead 11:00 Movie: Jesse Stone: Night Passage (M) 5:30 Christian City TV 6:00 Childrens Shows 8:00 Totally Wild 8:30 Yambas Playtime 9:00 Scope 9:30 Dora The Explorer 10:00 H20 10:30 Video Hits First 2:00 2007 Rock Eisteddfod Challenge 3:00 Talk To The Animals 3:30 Australian Fishing Championships 4:30 MXTV 5:00 4WDTV 5:30 Escape With ET 6:00 Test Drive 6:30 News 7:00 Australias Funniest Home Video Show 8:00 Movie: Polar Express (G) 10:00 Movie: Secret Window (M) 12:00 Movie: My Blue Heaven (Pg)
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Western delegates journey to Cairns for RADF conference

The business of art and using art to glue communities together after amalgamation were some of the themes explored by delegates at the recent Regional Arts Development Fund state conference in Cairns. Blackall delegates Lisa Kings, Julanne Doonar and Sally Cripps were amongst those who grappled with topics such as fostering local arts-business relationships and museum and gallery initiatives during the three-day conference. The message from Brisbane Festival artistic director Lyndon Terracini, guest speaker at the conference, was to hang on to what you do, in your place. He told delegates that items made in one place often dont travel well or get interpreted properly in a different location. Demand that people visit you and see your creation in your place, he advised. Arts Queenslands deputy Director General, Leigh Tabrett told the 232 delegates that the RADF program was central to the departments role. Talent isnt clustered in the big cities, its found everywhere and support is needed to nurture it in regional areas, she said. Linking art to public spaces is one of the departments aims and the subject of one of the conference sessions, which explained the new art+place $12 million public art Mark and Virginia Minnis have sold the Ray White Rural Blackall business to Wayne and Tracey Green of Ray White Rural Longreach. Paton Fitzsimons has moved from managing the Barcaldine Ray White Rural ofce for the Greens to take over the management of the Blackall ofce. Residential real estate and property management will continue to be managed by fund guidelines. Presenters noted that the new fund recognises that innovative, creative and animated public spaces have a competitive economic edge and enhance social interaction and quality of life. The topic on the lips of many was coping with amalgamation and delegates were told by Positive Solutions director Cathy Hunt that it was those involved in their communitys artistic and cultural areas that help shape the direction of that community. In the transition process you can have a storytelling role, be part of the change management process, plan legacy projects, and help develop community engagement, she said. Local Government Association of Queensland presenter Natalie Kent asked delegates to think about their future local structure, whether it be sub-committees, advisory boards or reference groups. This all needs to be thought about now, she said. She asked how many RADF champions could be lost from shire council ranks as a result of the amalgamation process. Councillor numbers have decreased dramatically so you might not have that variety in future, she said. Natalie added that RADF funding Veronica Martin. All phone numbers will remain the same. Wayne said the Blackall business had grown at an incredible rate of knots over the last ve years, thanks to the support of existing clients. Both myself and Tracey thank Mark and Virginia for their constant support and service they have given to Blackall and the surrounding districts, he said.
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6:55 Overseas News 10:30 The Movie Show 10:35 Corner Gas 11:00 Troy CassarDaley 12:00 Track Cycling - Revolution: Australia v GBR 12:30 World Rally Cars Special: Smash And Crash 3 1:30 Speedweek 2:30 FIA World Rally Championship 2007 3:30 UEFA Champions League Magazine 4:00 Les Murrays Football Feature 5:00 The World Game 6:00 Thalassa 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8:35 Dr Tatianas Sex Advice To All Creation 9:30 21 Up Japan 11:15 Movie: Call Me Mum 12:35 Newstopia 1:05 The Storm Rages Twice 5:20 Overseas News 1:00 The Food Lovers Guide To Australia 1:30 Five Ways To Save The World 2:30 The Judge And The Fanatic 3:30 The Bible Unearthed 4:30 The Journal 5:00 The Crew 5:30 Ok, Lets Talk About Me! 6:00 Global Village 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters 8:35 South Park (M) 9:00 Pizza (M) 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Shameless 10:55 Oz 11:25 Movie: Koma 1:00 Movie: Red Sun
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4:30 Movie: Jack Ahoy (G,1934,R) 6:00 Childrens Shows 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Pilot Guides 1:30 Love And Money 2:00 The Bill 3:00 Childrens Shows 6:00 1421: The Year China Discovered America? 6:30 Talking Heads (F) 7:00 News 7:30 The 7.30 Report 8:00 Star Portraits with Rolf Harris 8:35 No Past To Speak Of: A Story Of Infant Rape In South Africa 9:25 Enough Rope 10:30 News 10:45 The Sixties: The Years That Shaped A Generation 11:40 Sir! No Sir It 12:35 Movie: Robbery Under Arms (Pg,1957,R) 2:15 Movie: Take My Life (Pg,1947,R) 3:25 Bowls Tri-Nations 2007 4:30 Movie: Trouble In Store (G,1953,R) 6:00 Childrens Shows 12:00 Midday Report 12:30
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Eve-lyn Rogers, Community Development Ofcer for the Aramac shire with Arts West executive ofcer Julanne Doonar at the RADF conference. could play a very important role in securing the histories of the councils that will be lost in the mergers. The Director of Creative Communities, Terry Gibson led a discussion on the immediate future of the RADF program, telling delegates that it would be business as usual after March 2008. He said that rather than implement new funding methodologies that would hold up the distribution of funds, the suggestion was to bypass the bidding process for 2008/09 and give councils the same amount that they received this year. This may be amended depending on feedback from the conference.
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Paton Fitzsimons is the new manager for Ray White Rural in Blackall. Mark and Virginia acknowledged Wayne and Traceys support in the networking of the business regarding cattle sales and property sales, and wished them all the best in taking on the Blackall ofce.
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Federal polling results from BlackallTambo booths
Blackall and Tambo residents voted for candidates in the new seat of Flynn when they took part in the federal election on the weekend. In Blackall, Nationals candidate Glenn Churchill picked up 253 votes, compared to 248 cast for Australian Labor Party candidate Chris Trevor. In percentage terms, Mr Churchill was supported by 40.4 per cent of Blackall voters and Mr Trevor by 39.6 per cent. These gures equate to a 7.3 per cent swing against the Nationals candidate and a 4.3 per cent swing towards the ALP. Liberal candidate Jason Rose received 60 votes from Blackall people, or 9.5 per cent of the total vote. The next highest amount of support went to Family First candidate Matthew Drysdale with 27 votes, followed by Greens candidate Marella Pettinato, who polled 14 votes in Blackall. Tambo voters supported the Nationals Glenn Churchill to the tune of 166 votes or 61.4 per cent, while the ALPs Chris Trevor received 57 votes or 21 per cent. This is a swing away from the Labor Party by 9 per cent and to the Nationals by 6.7 per cent. The Liberals Jason Rose collected 20 votes or 7.4 per cent in Tambo. On a two candidate preferred basis there was a swing of 3 per cent to the ALP in Blackall and a swing of 3 per cent to the Nationals in Tambo. In voting for the Senate, 43 per cent of Blackall voters opted for the Liberal/National joint ticket and 36 per cent for the ALP team. Other parties to receive support from Blackall included Pauline Hanson (6.9 per cent), the Australian Shooters Party (1.8 per cent), and The Greens (1.80 per cent). Tambos Senate voting gures show that 58 per cent gave their preference to the Liberal/National ticket while 21.5 per cent voted for the ALP. There was support to the tune of 4.4 per cent for Pauline Hanson, 4.8 per cent for the Australian Fishing and Lifestyle Party, and 3.3 per cent for the Fishing Party.
REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUND

T h e Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership program between Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Blackall Shire Council to support art and cultural development in the community.
Applications for Round 2 2007/2008 funding Close Tuesday 4th December 2007
APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING - ROUND 2 (Activity to be completed by June 2008) The Blackall Shire RADF Committee is now calling for applications from any resident or organisation in the Shire of Blackall who wish to expand their cultural and artistic pursuits. Round 2 funds are for projects, workshops, individual professional development, concept and policy development until June 2008. The required application form can be obtained from the Blackall Shire Council Community Services Ofce, 14 Coronation Drive, Blackall. Applications are to be submitted to the Council Ofce by 4.00pm on Tuesday 4th December 2007.
FUNDS ARE LIMITED THEREFORE NO GUARANTEE THAT ALL APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE FUNDING
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RADF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Any community member who has an interest to be part of the RADF committee is encouraged to attend the RADF annual general meeting on Friday 7th December 2007 at 3.00pm at the Council Board Room.
Trish Gleeson - Acting Chief Executive Ofcer Blackall Shire Council (07) 46 574 222 PO Box 21 Blackall Qld 4472 For further information contact: Lisa Kings - RADF President (07) 46 574 440 Blackall Shire Council Community Services PO Box 281 Blackall Qld 4472
Saturday December 8
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BACAA calls for plebiscite support

BACAA spokesman Terry Brennan has called for all voters in the Blackall community to use the forthcoming plebiscite to express their opinions on forced council amalgamations. He said that the overall outcome in the electorate of Flynn in the recent federal election was disappointing from a BACAA perspective and hoped that it wouldnt translate to a lack of interest in taking part in the plebiscite. Glenn Churchill, who campaigned strongly against forced amalgamation, appears to have come out ahead in Blackall by a few votes, Terry said. I would have hoped for a much stronger vote for him, based on his strong anti-amalgamation stance. Terry believed that as a community, a strong enough message was not sent to the Labor Party that the community does not support amalgamation. Despite the election result, it remains my strongest belief that we as a community still care enough about the future of our town to participate in the pending postal vote on whether we agree or disagree with our forced amalgamation with Tambo, Terry said. Do not allow yourself to be trapped by an attitude of shell be right mate. Please vote and provide BACAA, our community and the state and federal governments with a true picture of how we feel on the issue. To achieve a genuine snap shot, we must all vote. Local Government Minister Warren Pitt said that in a number of areas at the weekends federal
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elections where had been a concerted effort to make the council amalgamations issue cause damage to federal Labor, there had been a swing against the federal government. He has indicated that the results of any community polls would not alter the governments decision and direction on local government reform. It really doesnt matter what comes out of these polls - they have no standing. They stand outside the reform process. We are now less than four months away from the elections on 15 March 2008 for 73 local government areas in Queensland. The focus for local governments has now shifted to the implementation of the new structure. The government is working with councils to help ensure a smooth transition, Mr Pitt said. --by Sally Cripps
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Stalls Day success for CWA
Midday Report 12:30 A Place In Italy 12:55 Wild Valley 1:30 Love & Money 2:00 The Bill 3:00 Childrens Shows 6:00 1421: The Year China Discovered America?: 7:00 News 7:30 The 7.30 Report 8:00 Unlikely Travellers 8:30 Rampant 9:35 Enough Rope 10:30 Lateline 11:05 Lateline Business 11:35 Exorcists: The True Story 12:25 Movie: Mystery In Mexico (Pg,1948,R) 1:30 Movie: Odd Man Out (Pg,1947,R) 3:25 Bowls: Tri Nations 2007 4:30 Movie: The Bulldog Breed (G,1960,R) 6:00 Childrens Shows 11:00 Singer: A Dangerous Mind 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 The Einstein Factor 1:00 The New Inventors 1:30 Police Training Academy 2:00 The Bill 3:00 Childrens Shows 6:00 Time Team 7:00 News 7:30 The 7.30 Report 8:00 Grumpy Old Men 8:35 War Of The Birds 9:25 Monarchy: King And Emperor 10:10 Lateline 10:45 Lateline Business 11:15 Spooks 12:05 Movie: The Calendar (G,1948,R) 1:50 Movie: Its A Boy (G,1933,R) 3:00 Movie: So Long At The Fair (G,1951,R)
To Australia 1:35 Running From Mugabe 2:30 Unholy Orders 3:30 The Bible
Unearthed 4:30 The Journal 5:00 The Crew 5:30 Living Black 6:00 Global Village 6:30 World News Australia 7:30Mythbusters 8:35 South Park 9:00 Pizza 9:30 News 10:00 Shameless 10:55
Plans are underway for another stalls day in April 2008 following the success of the CWA-run event at their hall one recent Saturday. Organisers said that from the moment the doors opened people came owing in, with ranges from handmade jewellery and woodwork to Body Shop and home decorating products to choose from. Garden ornaments were a great attraction outside the hall with many sales being made. As a result the CWA secured a number of items which will be used as rafes in its fund raising endeavours. The CWA will be holding its Christmas luncheon on Tuesday, December 4 at the Acacia Motel.
Movie: Breaking News 12:30 Movie: Roads To Koktebel 5:20 Overseas News 12:30 Business Report 1:00 Movie: Crimson Gold 2:40 Treasures Of The World 3:00 Here Comes The Neighbourhood 3:30 Football Stars Of
News 12:00 The Nanny 12:30 The Bold & The Beautiful 1:00 The Gilmore Girls 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 The Oprah Winfrey Show 4:00 Totally 5:30 Wild The 4:30 Dogstar 6:00 5:00 Entertainment Tonight Simpsons Neighbours 6:30 News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 Friends 8:00 20 to 1 9:00 CSI 10:00 The Ofce 10:30 Weeds 11:00 Law & Order 12:00 Law & Order SVU
General Classication PG
Tomorrow 4:00 A Fork In The Road 4:30 The Journal 5:00 Newshour 6:00 Global Village 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Race For The Beach 8:30 Temple Of Dreams 9:30 News 10:00 Manufacturing Dissent 11:20 Movie: Mirage 1:15 The Age Of Aids
Programs correct at time of printing but may change owing to unforeseen circumstances
CLASSIFICATIONS: M Mature Classication Recommended for viewing by mature audiences. MA Mature Audience Not suitable for people under 15 years of age. AV
Parental Guidance Recommended
Adult Violence Classication Not suitable for people under 15 years of age.
Tony & Naomi Holloway of Blackall IGA and the team at Elders for their major sponsorship of the Blackall Open for 2007. We would also like to thank the many local businesses who once again generously supported our carnival. The nancial support offered by all these organisations enables us to continue to promote swimming in Central Queensland: Vorgee, Smith Bros. Hardware, Sharkys Fish & Pizza Shack, Russell Painting Contractors, Skewes & Dempster, Ray & Helen Aspinall Skin Buyers, Blackall Blue Light Assoc, Barcoo Hotel, Blackall Coolibah Motel, Acacia Motel, Seymours Department Store, Roger & Gayle Ellison, Landmark, Union Hotel, Choyces Livestock Transport, Peter Shaw & Co. Bauers Corner Store, Blackall Masonic Lodge, Tom Lipsett Livestock Transport, George Bourne & Assoc, and the Rotary Club of Blackall
Blackall Amateur Swimming Assoc. Management Committee and members would like to thank
THANK YOU
A position is available for a Tuckshop Convener at the Blackall State School for ve days a week, limited hours. Minimum requirement is a Level 1, preferably a Level 2 in Food Safety, or at least a willingness to acquire certication.
Position Vacant
Please send resumes to Blackall State School P&C Association c/- Blackall State School Blackall 4472 by Wednesday 5th December For further details contact Neville Dolinski, President P&C on 07 4657 4797
25 years as Bowls secretary
Right: Melda Hauff was presented The Associate Bowls Club celebrated a with a gold watch in recognition of milestone in its history on Tuesday November 25 years serving as secretary of 27 when Melda Hauff celebrated 25 years as the Associate Bowls Club. secretary of the club. To mark the occasion the lady bowlers presented her with a gold watch in appreciation Below: Trophy winners for 2007: of her work and loyal devotion to the club over Back row Lynette Davison, Janet the years. Choyce, Glady Hayward, Betty The Annual General meeting was held after Walker, Ruby Williams. Front the presentation and once again Melda Hauff Gwen Turnbull. will be secretary for another year. Following the meeting trophies were presented to the winners of the competition bowls for 2007. Bowls will now go into recession until 2008. Trophy winners for 2007 were Club Championship Singles Glady Hayward, runnerup Janet Choyce. Laura Cameron Consistency Singles Lynette Davison, runner-up Betty Walker. Nell Birse Singles Lynette Davison, runner-up Gwen Turnbull. Attendance Trophy Ruby Williams. Outback Aussie Tours, owned and operated by Alan and Sue Smith of Longreach was the winner of the Tour or Transport Operators Award at the Queensland Tourism Awards 2007 held in Townsville on 9th November 2007. This followed on from a very successful Outback Queensland Regional Tourism Awards night held in Hughenden a week earlier on November 3 where Outback Aussie Tours was inducted into the Outback Tourism Awards Hall of Fame for the same category as as they had won it for three years in succession. Alan and Sue also won the Outback Qld. Tourism Marketing
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Award and the Outback Qld. Ecotourism Award. All this made for a record week of celebration for the small operation which started in Blackall. In presenting the awards at the Queensland Tourism Awards, the Tourism Minister, Desley Boyle, said The Tour or Transport Operators category was hotly contested with 10 products entered, and Outback Aussie Tours is a worthy winner. The success of Queenslands Outback proves you do not have to stay on the beach or in the city to enjoy a world-class tourism experience. Alan, who is the son of Trethella and Neville Smith, grew up and
You now have the pick of the bunch

Now the Barcaldine Pioneer branch has joined the Bank of Queensland network, you can take your pick of a much wider range of products, together with the great service youve come to expect. Whether you prefer reduced fees or added benefits, our transaction accounts, home loans, credits cards, personal loans and business banking services are sure to impress. And because we measure our success on your satisfaction, youll find us surprisingly accessible, attentive and understanding. For banking that goes the distance, visit your new Bank of Queensland branch today. Barcaldine, 5 Beech Street Phone: 4651 1566
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went to Blackall State School for Years 1-10 and to Rockhampton Grammar School for Years 11 & 12. After this he gained valuable experience working in various positions in Brisbane and also working alongside his parents at the Blackall Cordial Works. In 1988 Alan , with a love for the bush and for meeting people, set up his own business - Outback Aussie Tours with an eight seater Toyota Troop Carrier, a campoven and a billy. His rst paying trip was to a local beauty spot - Lily Lagoon, Longreach, for billy tea and damper at sunrise. His rst tours were day trips to the Blacks Palace, Blackall Woolscour and Avington Station. His dream has now turned into a thriving business featuring tours around the Central West as well as tours from the desert regions of Innaminka and Birdsville through to the Gulf Savannah and the Tropical North. Alan and Sue will attend the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards to be held in Canberra on Friday 29th February 2008 and are still coming to terms with their win.
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Sponsored By BACAA Blackall Action Committee Against Amalgamation
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Voice Your Opinion on Forced Council Amalgamations to Premier Bligh
Why Vote in the Forced Amalgamation Plebiscite False Sense of Job Security Do not be fooled!! The current situation is NOT the end state for this round of amalgamations in our community. The State Government has created a false sense of job security for council workers. In Blackall and Tambo the decision to continue to operate two council infrastructures and workforces is unsustainable in the long term. In reality NOT all workers can keep their jobs in the final solution for our amalgamated council workforce. In the cold hard light of day there will be no favours for Blackall council workers. It will be the best person for the job. Who Can You Trust Federal Labor claims it does not support forced amalgamations. What have they done to stop it? NOTHING. What hope do we have as a community if our new Prime Minister Mr Rudd cannot influence a State Labor Government? Mr Rudd, based on his record when working for our state government, is a centralist seeming to favour regional councils. His conduct indicates he would be happy if there was only one government service centre in Central Western Queensland (it would not be Blackall or Tambo). Premier Bligh gave an iron - clad guarantee there are no plans to revisit the issue (forced amalgamation). She will be long gone before the real destructive outcomes of this poor State Government decision take full toll on our communities. Whats more she cannot speak for future Premiers who may want to expand their power and control over our local communities. Have Your Voice Heard in State Parliament Community Apathy - Premier Bligh hopes apathy will be her saviour as she is counting on community members not returning their postal vote in the plebiscite. Premier You Are Wrong Do not let the Premier treat you and your family like a doormat and dismiss your personal opinion just because your home is not in south east Queensland. Wipe away her smug attitude that forced amalgamations are a done deal and make her appreciate that your personal opinion means a lot to you, your family and our community. Personal Message for the Premier - Do not let the Premier and her mentor former Premier Beattie get away it record your opinion by casting your postal vote. Stand Up for your Community and make your Opinion Count What Action is required of You? Take the time to fill out the postal vote you receive in the mail and return it in the enclosed envelope. We strongly encourage every one in our community to cast their postal vote and return the ballot paper by the due date. Sponsored By BACAA - Blackall Action Committee Against Amalgamation
Nev Noske comp ends year
Sunday 9th December - 9am on site
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3 Bedroom Fibro Home 4065sq m block

Open House:
Saturday 24th November 2007 Saturday 1st December 2007 Saturday 8th December 2007 12-30pm to 1.00pm
The Nev Noske standard match attracted a good rollup of competitors recently to wind up the Blackall Pistol Clubs shooting calendar for the year. It was good to see some junior shooters lining up and competing very well to take out the event. The winners trophy went to Rebecca Haughton with an off handicap score of 635 followed by Luke Callow on 600, with third place going to Robyn Lound on 590. Other scores in the competition were Arthur Elmy 585, Bruce McPaul 583, Doug Lane 579, Aub Carter 575, Len Russell 570, Spencer Astill 548, Peter Molle 503, Doug Church 450 and Lloyd Marsh on 440. Top off pistol was Aub Carter with 491, just ahead of Robyn Lound on 490. Congratulations went to Peter Molle and Noelene Gleeson who took out the Marsh Aggregate for 2007 Standard Match in their respective categories. The Blackall Pistol Clubs shooting calendar will recommence in February 2008.
Clearing Sale Items Listed Below

Convair air-conditioner, double bed, 2 pine duchesses, silky oak display cabinet, Chest Drawers, Antique cabinet, Laminated Table & 4 chairs, 2 Recliner chairs,2 Fridges, 2 Kitchen Cabinets, Microwave, Electric Oven/Grill, 2 Laminated tables, Sunchair, TV, mincer, sausage maker, cupboards, army amo cases, single beds, 2 silky oak duchesses, cupboard with mirror, 2 seater couch & 2 single chairs, 2 floral couches, Assorted display cabinets, Frigidaire Large Chest Freezer, Pacific Chest Freezer, Silky oak table & 4 chairs, glassware cabinet, Assortment of Crystal, Grandfather clock, Side tables, Suitcases, Record Player, Wooden Double Bed, Assorted wooden cupboards & Chests drawers, Simpson Washing Machine, Simpson Dryer,Singer Sewing Machine, Single foldout bed, Assortment of old Antique Lamps, Gramaphone, magazine holder, old hospital bed, Cutlery, galvanised clothes basket & trolley,crockpot, box cake tins, large meat boiler, outdoor 2 seater table & chairs, assortment pots & pans, Battery charger, Battery operated air compressor, jumper leads, new garden hose, box drill bits, box dyes & screws, leather gear, binoculars, Antique chest port, Boxes fishing lines, new water bags, Box old irons, box rachets/tools,Tarps, Victa lawnmower, Ride-on lawnmower, tin chest, antique chest, Electric Bandsaw, Meat slicer, solid 44 gallon drums, assortment garden tools, 3 steel wheelbarrows, 1000L poly tank, 3 galvanised water tanks, 3 rolls netting, 1 roll barb, 20l drums, bench mounted drill, piece of marble, galvanised drums handmade, cross cut saws, 15 bench saw blades, meatsafe, chainsaws, whipper snipper, trolley jack, aluminium ladder, rotary hoe, plus other assorted boxes of household and hardware items.
Longrange Weather Predictions For Blackall December 2007 (By The Moon)
from Ken Ring of www.predictweather.com In this forecast month, expect no more than about 4-6 rain days. These could be between 5th-8th and 22nd-25th, the latter being heavier falls. Average temperatures for maximums may be around 33C and for minimums around 21C. Humidity may be about 58% on average. The barometer may average 1013mbs. Allow 24 hour error for forecasts.
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School News
The Year 4/5 class at St Josephs recently carried out a Mission Fundraiser in the form of Ice-cream Spiders with many happy children at smoko time enjoying raspberry or lime spiders. The class raised $29.50 in total and this money will be added to the previous activities carried out by the Year 2/3 and Prep/One classes, for the Mission Month of October. *** Up and down, up and down, up and down students at St. Josephs are still running the length of their school oval to clock up the kilometres in the Blackall Marathon. Most classes begin the mornings with a run and many students are into the 30 km stretch, if not further! *** Emma Martin, a new teacher for St Josephs in 2008, spent a few hours at the school visiting the students and nding her way around in preparation for next year. Emma is from a small town in New South Wales and is looking forward to her experience in Blackall. *** LSODE encouragement award winners recently included Ivy Schmidt (Year 1) for her poetry reading, Declan Russell (Year 2) for his drama work, and Alannah Kemp (Year 6) for her lateral thinking. *** LSODE families attended their annual Graduation Night ceremony at the school in Longreach last Friday, with around 350 sharing in the proud evening. Annual encouragement award recipients from the Blackall cluster area included Georgia Sprague (Year 1), Ainsley Walker (Year 3), Jake Lloyd (Year 5), Alannah Kemp (Year 6), Lochie Rooney (Year 6), and Chris Read (Year 8). Chelsea Just had a very big night at the awards, receiving a Year 7 LOTE award, silver and gold sport awards for tennis, and the academic award for the best results in maths and Language Across Curriculum. Hilary Wood received the award for best all round student for her scholastic and sporting achievements, her participation in school community activities, and for her leadership qualities. Lochie Rooney was announced as Boree House captain for 2008. *** Local home tutors Ros Wood and Anne-Maree Lloyd nish up with the school this year and were presented with a parting gift by Blackall families at swim camp last week, to help them remember their years in the home schoolroom. Wemyss, Jessica Harse (Year 10), Kahli Cameron, Ellerah Campbell, Kyle Richardson (Year 11) and Danielle OBrien, Heidi Aspinall, Megan Richardson, Samantha Paton, Anna-Maree Haughton, Noralyn Jowett and Matthew Wemyss in Year 12. The Donna Neville award was presented to Shagun Gandhi and Glenn Frost and the Shirley Harlow Memorial Award went to Noralyn Jowett. Sporting Achievement awards in the Middle School were awarded to Elizabeth Loveday, Chelsea Hayward and Natalie Dendle. Megan Richardson, Danielle OBrien and Bradley Hayes received the Sporting Achievement awards for the Senior School, with the Sporting Excellence award presented to Matthew Wemyss. Anna-Maree Haughton and Heidi Aspinall received the OPAC Award, the National Party award went to Jessica Harse, and Matthew Wemyss received the ICPA Award. The ADF Leadership Award was presented to David Goodman, Kyle Richardson and Noralyn Jowett. Kyle Richardson also received the George Bourne and Associates award. Congratulations to all students for their consistent efforts throughout 2007.
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Blackall branch Isolated Childrens Parents Association annual general meeting on Friday, December 14, 3.30 pm, at National Bistro, with nibbles and BYO afterwards. Please RSVP to secretary Ros Wood, 4657 5995. All community members with an interest in rural education issues welcome to attend.
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To the staff of Blackall Ambulance, Blackall Hospital, Royal Flying Doctors service and Royal Brisbane hospital. Thank you all for your care and kindness after my recent accident. Dorothy Thiedeke
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Blackall State School Presentation Night, 2007

Blackall State School held its Presentation Night for 2007 on Tuesday, November 13. The evening was well attended and celebrated student achievements throughout the school year. The top academic excellence award Dux 2007 was awarded to graduating Year 12 student, Noralyn Jowett. Awards for Academic Excellence were presented to Caitlyn Johnstone and Charley Brown (Year 2), Shannon Thomson, Elise Leek, Paul Malinen (Year 3), Cassidy Flynn (Year 4), Cheree Dougall, Elizabeth Loveday, Ronan Robinson (Year 7), Jack Politch (Year 8), Justin Johnstone (Year 9), Shagun Gandhi and Glenn Frost (Year 10), Abigail Hayward and Kyle Richardson (Year 11). Bayley Williams in Year 1 received the award for Top Academic in his year, as did Amy McNamara (Year 5), Nicholas Kinsey and Joshua McErlean for Year 6. Consistent Achievement was awarded to Caleb Richardson, Logan Hauff, Fraser McKay (Year 2), Tahlia Gerber, Ashley Smith, Zach Frost (Year 3), Rochelle Robinson, Carly Thomson, Peter Blucher, Kaitlyn McErlean (Year 4), Scott Hillier (Year 5), Matthew Parker (Year 6), Angela Martin, Chelsea Hayward, Amy Blucher, Georgina Heard (Year 7), Mitchell Pngst, Sara Aspinall, Courtney Richardson (Year 8), Bonita Lawrence (Year 9), Tammy Waine, April Minnis, Jessica Harse, Harley Kowald-Dawson, David Goodman (Year 10), Ellerah Campbell (Year 11) and Heidi Aspinall (Year 12). Amber McKay in Year 1 received an award in Recognition of Effort, as did Mitchell Hauff and Billy Flynn (Year 2), Sophie Kangan, Sophie Negus (Year 3), Sarah McPaul, Logan Coward, JaimieLee Morris (Year 4), Brodie Waine, Sarah Read, Kevin Loveday, Samantha Harlow (Year 5), Justine Kangan (Year 6), Jesse Negus and Tiffany Waine (Year 7), Natalie Dendle (Year 8), Robyn Leek (Year 9), Tobin Aspinall, Michael Schrag (Year 10), Megan Richardson and Matthew Wemyss (Year 12). The School Community Service Award was presented to Justine Kangan and Joshua McErlean in Year 6, Chelsea Hayward, Amy Blucher, Ronan Robinson, Georgina Heard, Elizabeth Loveday, Jesse Negus, Tiffany Waine (Year 7), Sara Aspinall, Jamie Harvey (Year 8), Justin Johnstone (Year 9), April Minnis, Harley Kowald-Dawson, David Goodman, Shagun Gandhi, Mark
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Having gooey fun with shaving cream at the RAFS Christmas Break-up. Nathan Lloyd had great fun getting into character.
Left: Mrs Fiona Russell makes a presentation to Hamilton Walker Right: Holly Sprague at the LSODE presentations
LSODE
Right: School captain Hilary Wood and Mrs Fiona Schmidt. Left: Mrs Vonda Kimber and Mrs Ros Wood, two Blackall Cluster stalwarts who are looking forward to life beyond the schoolroom.
Banks Park was a hive of activity for the Blackall area RAFS Christmas breakup party. Jennifer and Mel from Longreach Remote Area Family Services entertained the children with face painting, collage, painting, stories and water play. The day nished with a sausage sizzle and the presentation of goodie bags.
RAFS Christmas Break-Up
Blackall Year 12 students celebrate the end of school

At the recent State School Presentation Night David Goodman, Noralyn Jowett and Kyle Richardson were presented with Australian Defence Force Leadership Awards. Prep students Anika Bird, Beau Turlan, Cooper Hauff and Bryce Harlow were presented with Graduation Certicates and a book at Presentation Night. Jacob Downie and Molly Hayes also graduated from Prep, but were absent on the night.
Mitchell Parry and Jennifer Haig from Longreach RAFS
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Blackall State School Year 12 students attended their Senior Formal on Thursday 15th November. The hall was stylishly decorated in silver and blue, with twinkling fairy lights all around. The graduating students looks resplendent in their gowns and suits, celebrating the end of their schooling with friends, family and members of the school community. Graduating students of 2007 (left to right) are: Samantha Paton, Noralyn Jowett, Nadine McLeod, John MacNamara, Heidi Aspinall, Matthew Wemyss, Megan Richardson, Danielle OBrien and Anna Haughton. Page 14 - The Barcoo Independent, Friday, November 30, 2007
Students from Ms Strohmayrs 4/5 class proudly show off the awards they received at Presentation Night.
Right: Noralyn Jowett was the proud recipient of the Dux 2007 academic excellence award at the recent State School presentation night.
Year 1 students Amber McKay, who received an award for Recognition of Effort and Top Academic award recipient Bayley Williams proudly display the awards they received for their efforts throughout 2007. The Barcoo Independent, Friday, November 30, 2007- Page 11
The Kings
Right: Mr and Mrs Gandhi, Dr Shivani and Dr Rajiv Gandhi settle back to enjoy The Kings Command. Bridget Dendle and Amber McKay show how to dance and sing the Blackall Builders.
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Right: Showing off their skills with hoops were gangsters Geordie Heard, Angela Martin and Tiffany Waine,
Billy Flynn, Shannon Thomson and Sophie Kangan wow the king with their dance routine. Right: Along with the audience, Shagun Gandhi and Sarah Aspinall wondered if Max Brodie Waine, Scott Hillier, Kevin Seymour was about to reveal Loveday, Braeden Carolan and Kaitlyn what a Scotsman wears under McErlean show what the Magpies his kilt during this enthusiastic dance routine. can do.
Musical producer Fiona Stirling (left) and state school principal Bobby Harding (right), in costume, thank Robyn Adams for all her work on costumes for the production.
The learned judges - Max Seymour, Shagun Gandhi and Tom Flynn judging the acts presented at the musical.
Abby and Leanne Ongheen were keen spectators at the musical performance.
Above: Recalling the fun of the musical were Julie Chateld, Katey and Bethany Mackison, Dave Dickson, John and Shirley Harlow and Jean Dendle. Impersonating Barcaldines Putting the dwarves to shame were workers eisteddfod hopefuls at the state Isaac Hunter, Jessie Miller, Paul Malinen school musical last Friday were and Beckie Miller. April Minnis and Robyn Leek. Relaxing after their performances at the school musical were Bonny Lawrence, Tom Flynn, Aaron Williams and Deni Benson. Above left: Jeremy Barron and Glen Butch Davison were a sensation when they whooped it up with the Year 2/3 Cowboys at the musical. Left: Warden Rod made a guest appearance in the musical, along with Ashley Fry, Bonny Lawrence, Kimberley Storey and Deni Benson.
Anika Bird and Xenobia Martin show their strength as Blackall Builders.
Abby Hayward and Sarah Aspinall admire their principal Bobby Hardings transformation as an ugly sister.
King David Goodman acting out the role of the concerned father at the state school musical.
Narrator of the musical Glenn Frost with proud mother Sue Frost before the performance.
Logan Hauff gets right into his role as a cowboy for the state school production of The Kings Command.
The Cultural Centre stage was lled with happy performers for the musical nale.
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Storm fails to dampen swim carnival

Sport on the Barcoo

Blackalls own community newspaper

Bec wins RFDS Spirit of Qld award

November 30, 2007 ISSN 1832-6129

and Zac Frost

Left: AJ Hauff, Jamee Johnson, Jaimielee Elmy, Elizabeth Loveday.

Solutions to puzzles on page 18

Editorial - future of paper -- page 2 The Kings Command -- pages 12-13

Page 24 - The Barcoo Independent, Friday, November 30, 2007

Editorial -- Future of the Barcoo Independent

Local cattle market struggles to hold ground

Rain stops play

Swan Hill bull sale results

STUD SHEEP FOR SALE

BLACKALL AERODROME HANGER RENTAL EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

BLACKALL SHIRE COUNCIL

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The Barcoo Independent, Friday, November 30, 2007- Page 23

Violet Street Extended

Denivel Celebrates End of Job

Ergon reserves industrial estate lot

Arts West on funding knife edge

--by Sally Cripps

Auction Date: 1st December 2007 @10.30am on site

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Arts Qld needs change

BLACKALL UNITING CHURCH

Barcoo Independent TV Guide - December 9 - 15 ABC SEVEN Imparja SBS

Wednesday December 12 Thursday December 13

--by Sally Cripps

Blackall Shire Electors

NO to the Queensland Labour

Friday December 14 Saturday December 15

Printed by Blackall Shire Council

The Barcoo Independent, Friday, November 30, 2007- Page 21

Barcoo Independent TV Guide - December 9 - 15 ABC SEVEN Imparja SBS

Western delegates journey to Cairns for RADF conference

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Sunday December 9 Monday December 10 Tuesday December 11

--by Sally Cripps

Ray White Rural Blackall changes hands

Parental Guidance Recommended

42 inch Plasma only $999

Federal polling results from BlackallTambo booths

REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUND

Barcoo Independent TV Guide December 2 - 8 ABC SEVEN Imparja SBS

Wednesday December 5 Thursday December 6 Friday December 7

RADF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

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Barcoo Independent TV Guide - December 2 - 8 ABC SEVEN Imparja SBS

BACAA calls for plebiscite support

6:00 Mass For You 6:30 Childrens Business Shows Success

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Sunday December 2 Monday December 3 Tuesday December 4

Stalls Day success for CWA

Parental Guidance Recommended

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