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Barcoo Amateur Swimming Council assists junior sports Club take on Alpha
The Blackall Amateur Swimming Club travelled to Alpha recently for their annual swimming carnival, with six swimmers and five parents. Zach Frost won first place in backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke and the individual medley and second in freestyle. Zach made five personal best times and was the age champion for the twelve-year olds. Jemma Jones swam a third in freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly and the individual medley and made three personal best times. Lily Richardson won a third in breaststroke and made three personal best times. Bridget Dendle made four personal best times, while first time carnival swimmers Wendy Carter and Anika Bird both received three personal best times. The swimming club would like to thank the Blackall Tambo Regional Council for the use of the bus, Steven Bird for driving the bus and Grahame Schluter for the use of his personal trailer for the trip to Alpha. The Blackall Swimming club will take a short break and resume on Thursday, February 2 2012, and would like to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year. The Blackall Tambo Regional Council is pitching in to help encourage junior sporting competitions between Blackall and Tambo, agreeing to make the council bus available for transportation between the two towns. When discussed at Tuesdays meeting, council agreed that the provision of a bus could be one way to encourage more youth to participate in sports competitions by providing them with transportation. Councillor Grahame Schluter said he hoped the move would help encourage local youth to get active. We want to try to promote sporting activities again rather than just sitting in front of a box or a mobile phone, Cr Schluter said.

--Karen Frost

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Resolution to saleyards dramas

by Victoria Nugent
After months of conflict regarding the Blackall saleyards, the Blackall Tambo Regional Council has come to a resolution following an operational review and an economic impact study prepared by the Livestock Exchange Consultany (LEC). Early in the morning, the council went into committee to discuss the matter, before deciding to revisit the discussion at 3pm, at which time the resolution was announced. Following recommendations from LEC, council resolved that it would remain at arms length from sales activity at the Blackall Saleyards and authorise CEO Ken Timms to negotiate a formal agreement with the Blackall Livestock Auction Association (BLAA) by 10 January 2012 to conduct future livestock sales at the Blackall Saleyards. The agreement will be subject to annual review and will include making sure that BLAAs membership policy is not overly restrictive and provides the opportunity for all agents operating within the boundaries of the council region to become members of the association. Council further stipulated that if an intending member otherwise meets all membership criteria their application for membership cannot be refuted by lack of a seconder to any motion proposing such membership. This clause reflects an incident earlier in the year when Barron Agencies application for membership was rejected following the inability to secure a seconder. BLAA will also be required to have a robust code of conduct with ethical standards that can be rigorously enforced upon all members with council requiring that any member not complying with the code can have their membership removed. Key performance indicators (KPI) for sales at the yards will also be developed and included in any contract with BLAA with council requiring that the sales volume at the yards be maintained or be increased over time. Contracts will also need to include a schedule of agents responsibilities. Council rejected a recommendation for all bull sales dates to be booked via the Blackall Livestock Auction Association and will instead continue to have the Saleyards Manager accept bookings for bull sales on days other than regular livestock sale days. Regular auction sales of prime and store cattle will continue to be conducted each Thursday with recommendations for any change to be initiated by BLAA or the saleyards manager. Operations at the Blackall Saleyards, including stock handling and stock feeding will continue in their present form for the time being, Required works outlined in the 2010 Worksafe review will also continue with Mr Timms to have the Quality Assurance Manual updated and arrange a new training session with the aim of achieving Quality Assurance accreditation by mid 2012. continued page 3

December 2 2011

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Christmas celebrated under the stars

Blackall State School celebrated Christmas with the wider community on Tuesday night with their carols event, Christmas Under The Stars. A small crowd gathered on the Blackall State School quadrangle for the Christmas event, enjoying a canteen dinner and entertainment. Each class group performed on the night as well as the school and community choir, individual singers and the concert band. The evening was rounded out by a visit from Santa himself, who arrived in the back of the SES boat much to the delight of Blackall State Schools Year Four/Five class put on a rousing performance at Christmas Under The Stars. Blackall children.

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The recent rainfall has been operations at the saleyards. WONDERFUL and much needed Council has authorized the CEO to to ensure the season ahead. Some negotiate a formal agreement with falls topped the 280ml mark and the Blackall Livestock Auction the resultant flooding in creeks Association. The agreement will and the Barcoo River has led include a number of priority to some real inconvenience for criteria which will have to be residents with crossings washed presented to council by January out and sidetracks a quagmire to 10 2012 for approval prior to the be negotiated with care as they dry commencement of the sales in out. The Blackall Tambo Regional early February 2012. Council will repair the damage as An influx of local government soon as possible and will continue staff, forty in total, from as far with their programmed road works away as Gladstone, Rockhampton, as weather permits. The flooding Banana, Central Highlands, Isaac, activated contingency plans for the Barcaldine, Diamantina, Barcoo, side track beside the Barcoo River Boulia and North Burnett Regional Bridge at Gillespie. The bridge has Councils, arrived in Tambo for the been opened to traffic with a 10km 2011 Rural Local Government speed limit and one lane available Management Challenge. Our staff with a red light operating at both have successfully participated in ends of the bridge. There is a slight such challenges in the past and delay but the bridge is open! the ball has been thrown again this The last general council meeting year. Eager participants tested for 2011 was held on November their mettle against all comers 29 where a number of issues involved in local government were discussed and decisions business in the central region. made by the council members. The results are being evaluated A unanimous decision has been and winners will be announced in reached in regard to the operations due course. of the Blackall Saleyards after the The first of a series of meetings acceptance of the Saleyards Review has been held with Queensland Report into saleyards operations Music Festival representatives to prepared for the Blackall Tambo commence planning of a suitable Regional Council by Livestock production to celebrate the 150th Exchange Consultancy. The birthday of Tambo in 2013. The Blackall Tambo Regional Council Blackall Tambo Regional Council will retain ownership of the yards successfully partnered with QMF but will distance itself from the in 2009 and 2011. Page 2 - The Barcoo Independent, Friday, December 2 2011

FROM THE MAYORS DESK

The Christmas Tree Festival held in the Anglican Church has been very well supported by Blackall business houses, the schools, many groups, clubs and individuals with all manner of Christmas trees on display. It is a great pleasure to see the spirit of Christmas embraced by the community as we are on the countdown to Christmas now. The Blackall Tambo Regional Council Christmas celebrations will be held in Tambo on December 9 and in Blackall on December 16. The Minister for Local Government the Hon Paul Lucas MP has still not given his assent to the recommendations made by the Electoral Commission in regard to an increase in the number of councilors to represent the electorate and the question of divided or undivided elections for the Blackall Tambo Region. There will be further councilor training offered by the Department of Local Government and Planning held here in Blackall on December 6 at 5:30pm in the Blackall Tambo Boardroom for prospective councilors who are contesting the next local government election in March 2012.

--Jan Ross

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.

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Rain washes out Dismal Creek Saleyards solution continued from page 1 plans for Jericho Road Also present at Tuesdays council
A large rain event in the headwaters of Dismal Creek has cut the Jericho-Blackall Road and delayed work on a new crossing being constructed. Blackall Tambo Regional Council CEO Ken Timms said up to seven inches of rain brought a huge amount of runoff down the creek, greater than locals had seen for many years. Council had established a sidetrack so work could be done on culverts for the new crossing, but the sidetrack has been washed out, Mr Timms said. The rain came a week too early, which is nature I guess. Council is positive it can get the road between the two towns open again by next week, so long as there are no more big falls of rain. It wont be the smoothest ride but it will be trafficable, Mr Timms said. In the meantime, work on the new crossing will have to be deferred until its dry enough to create a base for a seven-barrel culvert. If the weather had held off we were hoping to seal it all before Christmas, Mr Timms said. Thats not going to happen now. Blackall-Tambo mayor Jan Ross said the crossing at Dismal Creek would be a major improvement for people using that road once it was complete. The rain, seven inches, was very large and unexpected, she said. We are working to repair the sidetrack as soon as possible so residents can have access. We live in a land of extremes and regret any inconvenience thats come about. meeting was president of BLAA Paton Fitzsimmons who made a deputation to the council meeting in the morning regarding BLAAs plans to alter their business plans. Paton told council that BLAA was becoming a company limited by guarantee with new policies yet to be developed. The constitution wont change but the financial capacity of BLAA and the business will change, Paton said. Mayor Jan Ross said council had asked Paton to the meeting as they had not had a recent update on BLAAs process. We just wanted to know what youre doing, Cr Ross said. Its been an issue for us and weve heard nothing. BLAA met with a legal firm from Brisbane on Wednesday afternoon to begin the process of converting the association to a company limited by guarantee. Manager of Barron Agencies Jeremy Barron said he welcomed the decision to dispense with the need for a seconder. I think its fair and I see common sense has prevailed, Jeremy said. Jeremy said he believed that Barron Agencies would now be able to become a part of BLAA. Its a lot closer than weve been to being able to sell at the yard, Jeremy said. We plan to abide by all guidelines and codes set down by BLAA.

--Sally Cripps

Recent rainfall has brought delays to work on the Dismal Creek crossing.

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WHATS ON in 2011
DECEMBER 5-7 Creative Pathways Theatre Workshops 7 Shockwave Community Gathering 9 Tambo Community Christmas Party 10 Community Movie Night: The Cup 16 Blackall Community Christmas Party 16 Christmas Night Markets 16 Blackall Memorial and Sports Club Members Christmas Party 17 Blackall Clay Target Christmas Shoot 24 Christmas Eve Mardi Gras, Blackall 24 Christmas in the Park, Tambo 31 Blackall Memorial and Sports Club New Years Eve Costume Party

Theatre workshops in Blackall

Blackall youth can hone their theatrical skills next week with workshops being run by Creative Pathways from December 5-7. The theatre workshops will run from 1:30-4:30pm each day for young people at the Blackall Memorial Hall. Workshop participants will learn basic theatre production skills and be involved in creating an original theatre piece to perform at Shockwave 2012. A public Shockwave planning meeting will also be held on Wednesday from 4-5:30pm. Anyone interested in the planning of the 2012 festival is encouraged to attend to share ideas for workshops, activities, performers and more. Court was held at the Blackall Magistrates Court on November 23, 2011. A number of matters were heard with most finalised. A 65-year-old male was sentenced to three months imprisonment for a breach of a domestic violence order with a fixed parole release date of December 22. A 36-year-old female was convicted for driving while intoxicated on September 17, registering a blood alcohol level of 0.181. She received a fine of $1200 and was disqualified from driving for 13 months. An 18-year-old male appeared on charges of resisting police, wilful damage, two counts of breach of bail, receiving tainted property and entering premises with intent. He was placed on two years probation and ordered to pay restitution for property not recovered.

Court results

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St Josephs recognises its star students

St Josephs Primary School held their annual presentation night on Tuesday, taking the opportunity to recognise its star students and farewell departing principal Tim Franzmannn. Catholic Education Assistant Director Schools: Western Region, Ross Jones said Mr Franzmann had served St Josephs well, and leaves behind a strong legacy which includes close parish school ties, the Mackillop Centre and the new administration building which is under construction. Tim has indeed made a difference to students lives in the three years he has been here, Mr Jones said. Students recognised on the night included Lauren Butler who was awarded the Donna Neville Memorial Trophy for her love of church, service to the community, high levels of effort and pride in her school work. Pagen Arnold received the Leadership Award donated and presented by Marie Messer and Veronica Law in memory of Anne Messer, and Kayla Carter received the Encouragement Award donated by the Isolated Childrens Parents Association. Jacob DeHennin received the Information Technology Award, Lane Jones received the Creative Arts Award, Sammi Donnelly received the MJR Award and Phoebe Allpass received the School Spirit Award. Flynn Hinds was the recipient of the Josephite Award for Community Service, while Sam Fletcher was named Sportsperson of the Year.

Iris Neville was in attendance to present Lauren Butler with the Donna Neville Memorial Trophy.

Departing principal Tim Franzmann was presented with a Rabbitohs jersey signed by students.

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Ashley uses YouTube to speak New projects ahead at Blackall State School directly to consumers
Direct contact with the people who buy the cattle and eat the beef produced at Darracourt is the aim of Blackall producer Ashley Adams. Ashley has been using his smartphone to take videos of his stock in the paddock and property yards for the last six months, prior to sending them in for sale at the Blackall saleyards. The technology is available, we should be using it, he explained. I do an accompanying voiceover description and it can all be accessed by the potential buying public. With over 100 hours of video being uploaded to the internet sharing site every hour, Ashley is one of many who recognise the potential on offer. He sees a number of advantages, including showing the animals in their natural environment, being able to demonstrate their temperament, and that its available for free to view any time. It doesnt cost me any labour and I can have full control, and can write my own script, Ashley said. In one afternoon his video had 56 hits before the sale of 245 of his steers. I dont know who they are or where this will end up; all I know is this is where people go back to nowadays. Weve got to be the masters Blackall State School has been successful in obtaining a $38 000 grant from the federal government for the National Solar Schools Funding initiative. Principal Mr Jason Smith, in conjunction with the Blackall State School P and C Association has approved the upgrading of the schools existing solar panels from 2kW to 4kW, the purchase of 3 rainwater tanks, office ceiling fans and window tinting for senior teaching areas. Mr Smith has also received some very promising news regarding the next stage of the Multi-Purpose Centre. He has been informed that the $220 000 Smart Schools Subsidy Scheme grant he applied for earlier in the year to complete the second court, has been successful through two panels and is now waiting for approval from the Minister of Education. Another project is well underway with Blackall Tambo Regional Council CEO Ken Timms (CEO, BTRC) and Mr Smith signing a Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday regarding the use of Blackall State Schools gym equipment to establish a community gymnasium. Mr Smith said it was a project he had been passionate about seeing resolved before his departure from Blackall. The number of community members who have expressed an interest in accessing a community gymnasium is extraordinary, Mr Smith said. I feel very proud that Blackall State School can offer the council use of our equipment to benefit the wider community. The community gym will be established early in 2012, as soon as council finds an appropriate location. Mr Smith will depart Blackall State School on Friday afternoon, taking up the principal position at Mount Tamborine. Mr Smith said he would like to sincerely --Sally Cripps thank everyone in Blackall who made him and his family feel part of the community. Ill treasure my time in Blackall with great fondness of the town and a new found respect and admiration for people who work and live on the land, Mr Smith said. The last three years have been the best years in my 13 year teaching career and I look forward to actively pursuing a beach to bush outback experience for my coastal students, so they also can taste the good life, he said I will catch up with you all when I return Ashley Adams is using online video sharing site YouTube to showcase next year to attend the presentation and formal evenings. his beef cattle before sale. Page 6 - The Barcoo Independent, Friday December 2 2011 of this game. Another positive to using internet video sharing according to Ashley is that it is creating a profile of his property and product in the process, educating consumers and giving them an insight into the production methods of producing the beef he sells. He markets his beef under the Tendabeef brand as beef bred for the consumer and now offers meal sized packs as well as 20 kilogram packs, all processed at the Oakey abbatoir after being finished on a silage ration at a familyowned feedyard on the Darling Downs. The Barcoo Hotel in Blackall has been offering Tendabeef in its Sunday night menus, which Ashley says has been a success. Last time they sold 76 meals, he said. I just find it interesting to market this way. I like people to enjoy meat, and now people in town are asking me for it, which is good too. I like the idea of a local product being available in a local town. Ashley supplied the Blackall Heartland Festival with its beef requirements this year, where it was showcased in a number of ways at the Food Fiesta and at the Tambo Cup race meeting.

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Bob thrilled to meet Dolly

Blackall country music devotee Bob Harvey has had a dream come true and been able to meet the Queen of country, Dolly Parton in person. Thanks to his daughter Sandra Allen, who entered a meet and greet competition on the Dolly Parton fan club website, Bob was able to go backstage and say hello to the star just before her third Brisbane show on Sunday night. He had already watched her perform on Saturday night at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. It was very brief just before she went on stage, Sandra said. He told her that it was great to meet her and that she was one in a million. I have never seen my dad so nervous but when he came back he was all smiles.

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Sandra said her father had introduced her to Dollys music when she was young. My earliest memories are of Dad playing the guitar and singing to me and teaching me to sing Coat of Many Colours so I rang him straight away when I heard I had won the chance. When I realised it was only for one it was not a hard decision to send Dad along. I repaid the favours he gave me by giving him the opportunity to meet Dolly. According to Sandra, after a brief exchange Dolly was pleased to hear that Sandra had visited Dollywood in the United States she gave him her best wishes then ran on stage and started singing.

--Sally Cripps

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Bereavement Thanks
Dorothy Grace Manttan 14/3/1926 2/11/11
David and Marilyn, Elizabeth and Rob, Ian and Daphne, and Harold would like to thank everyone for the flowers, cards, phone calls, meals and the unending support and help we have been given throughout this sad time. Your kindness and compassion is very much appreciated. A special thank you to the team at Barcoo Living and McLean Place for the care and support you gave to our mum. We would also like to thank the many organisations such as Ambulance, QCWA, RSL Ladies Auxiliary, Girl Guides, Anglican and Uniting Churches for your tributes and support of mum. We also thank the Wednesday Lunch Group for your personal care and support of mum. Special thanks must go to Rev Beth ONeil for her friendship and support especially during mums short illness and with arrangements to farewell mum. Thank you to everyone who attended mums funeral held on 7 November, especially to those who travelled long distances. Please accept this as our personal thanks and for your support at this time and over the many years for mum.

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Christmas carols by starlight for Blackall

Blackall State Schools Year Six and Seven students put Prep and Year One students sang A Ripper Christmas at Christmas Under The Stars. on a short play at Christmas Under The Stars.

The Year Two and Three students kept the crowd Allen Soxsmith gets a phone call from Santa about his naughty elves Zach Frost, Elise Leek, Gemma Stone and entertained during their Christmas Under The Stars act. Shanny Thomson.

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St Patricks Christmas fete draws a crowd

The Christmas fete held by St Patricks Church on Saturday night saw a large crowd gather at the grounds of St Josephs Primary School with approximately $21,700 raised on the night. Attendees enjoyed an evening that included numerous food stalls, entertainment, raffles and an auctioneering competition between the different livestock agents. Each agency donated a 10kg bucket of washing powder with the trophy going to the agent who managed to gain the highest price for their bucket. This year the trophy was shared between Tim Ludgate of Grant, Daniel and Long, and Jeremy Mick and Caroline Shrag caught up with Naomi Dolinski Barron of Barron Agencies. at the fete. Tim and Jeremy each sold their bucket for $320 and raised $1400 between them during the auction, which raised an approximate total of $5800. Children were kept amused with a visit from Santa as well a variety of activities such as the chocolate toss, archery and a jumping castle.

Mary Anne Taylor and Terry Kingston presented Ozzy from the Acacia Motel with the $1000 prize from the horse plop.

Blackall children lined up for early gifts from Santa.

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Veronica Driver and Janet Choyce were on hand to serve up popcorn to hungry fete goers.

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Christmas Tree Festival lights up Blackall

Christmas spirit was in the air on Sunday night at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church for the Combined Churches Christmas Tree Festival. Over 150 people turned out for the ninth year of the festival, with more visiting throughout the week to see the display of Christmas trees and various other items. People attending the festival enjoyed a sausage sizzle dinner and a Sunday service during which the church was gradually illuminated. Reverend Beth ONeill said they were very happy with the attendance as well as an overall increase in contributions. It was a very successful night and it looked amazing, Reverend ONeill said. Reverend ONeill said she had high hopes that next years festival would be even bigger and better. It will be the tenth year so were encouraging everyone to start thinking now!

Tara Schmidt and Kerry Lloyd had a chat at the Christmas Tree Festival.

Cheryl Crack and Tom Brough at the Christmas Tree Festival on Sunday night.

Graham and Meryl Gibson enjoyed an evening out at the Anglican Church for the festival.

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Christmas trees of all shapes and sizes Helen Shannon, Alice Collins and Gwen Turnbull caught up at the filled the Anglican Church for the Christmas Tree Festival. Christmas Tree Festival.

Gwen Stapleton and Allen Soxsmith took the chance to give a Luke and Tash McEwan were enjoying themselves at visiting lamb a cuddle at the Christmas Tree Festival. the Christmas Tree Festival on Sunday night

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