Matthew Schultze to play for Queensland

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There were two games of championship bowls last Sunday at the Blackall bowls club. One of these, the handicap singles between Rob Doyle and Ross Browning, was a big upset. Even though Ross was giving Rob a big start, he was expected to be too good. However Rob played his best bowls in a long time to last, barely, with the score sitting at 30-30. Ross had the last bowl to win but just missed and Rob held one shot to win 31-30. In B singles Col Pfingst and Dally Holden had a real slugging match with the scores at 10-10, then 19-19 followed by 23-23. After 34 ends with Col leading 28-24, a bit of a mix up may have cost him the game with Dally getting two shots, then scoring two 3 shot ends to win 3128. Col must be considered unlucky. In a social game, Greg, Hazel and visitor Tony were no match for visitor Judy, Wayne and John Bowyer, who lost 22-8. There are no championships bowls this weekend as it is Easter Sunday. A working bee has been called for Good Friday, starting at 6.30am to renovate the green. All members are asked to please make an effort to attend. The second half of the Keith Hayward Memorial shoot was held last Sunday with the centre fire and sports pistol events being contested. Three pairs competed for the centre fire trophy which went to the successful combination of Aub Carter and Bruce McPaul with a total score of 954. Runners-up Arthur Elmy and Bruce McPaul were close behind, separated by just four points, on 950. Third place went to Len Russell and Bruce A Coward on 880 points. Arthur Elmy had top rounds of 90 and 92 in the duelling section. The winning combination in the sports pistol event was Noelene Gleeson and Spencer Astill with a score of 890. Runners-up were Robyn Lound and Doug Lane with a score of 810 and third place went to Ross Allen and Roy Gerhardt on 694. Top rounds were shown by Robyn with an excellent score of 93 in duelling and 90 in the precision section, and also by Ross who scored 90 in the duelling section. The next official shoot is the Roger and Gayle Ellison rapid fire event and Wayne Dendle 25 metre rifle pairs event on April 26 at 9am.

Matthew Schultze, the 19 year old son of long-time Blackall residents Margaret and Noel Schultze, has made a name for himself in the Queensland university rugby league community. Matthew has been selected in the Queensland university team and will play against NSW at Suncorp stadium in Brisbane in the curtain raiser for the Broncos-Parramatta game on Friday night on April 24. It is also an opportunity for Matthew and his team mates to challenge for selection into the Australian university team which will go on to compete internationally. Matthew was unsuccessful in gaining selection into the team last year although he was named the leading points scorer. Matthew grew up in Blackall and attended Blackall State School from pre-school through to year 12. His mother, Margaret said that Matthew played any sport that he could fit in during his school years in Blackall, including cricket, tennis and rugby. He took out a number of sporting awards including junior cricketer of the year, three years in a row. He left Blackall in 2006 to pursue his rugby and university study, and now lives in Toowoomba along with sister Christine. Matthew is midway through his degree and becoming a physical education school teacher. Margaret said that Matthew is very excited about the game, but a little nervous. His sister Amanda is heading to Brisbane especially for the game. Dallas Kowald-Dawson will also be in the crowd, but as an Eels supporters so perhaps not donating too much cheering for any Queensland teams!

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Cattle ran well at Blackall campdraft

The Blackall showgrounds were brimming with competitors, spectators, horses and cattle for three days over the weekend for the annual local campdraft. In the days prior, more than 1300 cattle were brought in for the event. The Blackall Campdraft Association processed a record 830 first-round nominations, a significant increase on last year which attracted 760. Secretary Kellie Harlow said that the event had been a success, with a great turn out and it ran smoothly, despite the looming storm clouds and rain. The rain at the end of the day on Sunday was probably a good thing because it showed that we could still run well in the rain. Unlike previous years, there were few scores on the board; approximately 30 percent managed to put up a score, compared to an expected 70 or 80 percent. The cattle were a little trickier than we anticipated, but they were very good. They certainly ran well! Kellie said. Robert Politch was the highest scoring local aggregate over the weekend. Robert was third in the Strathmore Santa Stud open draft with a total score of 252 on Cindy and third in the Gillespie maiden draft on Acres Little Tassa with a score of 162. On Maggie, Robert also was the winner of the Alan and Kelly Walker highest cut-out with a score of 22 and the Latrobe highest scoring local rider with a score of 86. Megan Johnson, the sister of Blackalls Regina Fitzsimons, was placed second in the Elders ladies draft, riding Nunya to score 104. Billy Prow on Stanley was equal fourth in the maiden draft with a score of 161. Billy was also fifth on Pam with a score of 167 in the Kelly Davison Memorial novice draft. John Hauff did well in the Peter Shaw juvenile draft, coming fifth on Rain Drop with 75 points. Kaitlyn McErlean and Little Jazz drafted well to receive fourth in the Spinks junior draft. Ray Langdon on Aussie Idol scored a 21 to place second in the popular bareback cut-out. The hard work put into the campdraft association by members of the small group is well appreciated, particularly that of President Roger Ellison. Roger really has put his heart and soul into the campdraft here in Blackall, Kellie said. The proceeds from the weekend will be put back into the infrastructure at the Blackall showgrounds. The Blackall Campdraft Association has been successful in its bid to host the 2010 National campdraft finals and will begin preparations by first of all replacing the timber rails around the campdraft D. The association hopes to hold a small and casual club members draft next year after the nationals.

April 9 2009

ISSN 1832-6129

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Rowan Hunnam

Keith Hayward Memorial shoot

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Aerial view of the action at the Blackall campdraft grounds last weekend where 830 first-round nominations were processed.

New initiative in region to restore interest in wool

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Matthew Schultze, in Toowoomba with sister Christine

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Thirty-seven years of campdraft in Australia Thirty-seven years ago Doris McKay and her husband Ashley were the driving force behind the set up of the Australian Campdraft Association. Doris was at the Blackall showgrounds on the weekend for the local campdraft cheering on her husband who was competing on Gabbie. We try to get to as many campdrafts as we can, she said. Doris was impressed with the organisation of the local campdraft and says that continued on page 8

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A combined initiative of the Blackall, Barcaldine and Isisford show societies has resulted in the creation of the CWQ Flock Ewe Championship. The inaugural event is a cumulative competition at the annual show of each town. Blackall is first on the calendar, on May 3. Blackall steward Bill Krieg says that the idea for the championship came about to get the interest back in wool and there was nothing else like it available. It is a way of getting people back involved into sheep and bridging connections between the towns, Bill said. The competition essentially will continued on page 3

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I would like to wish everyone a very APRIL happy and safe Easter break, hopefully 10 Combined Churches Service, St Patricks 10 Heartland Easter Service, Blackall Caravan Park spent with family and friends. 10 Good Friday Legacy Appeal 11 Easter Eve, Anglican Church Platinum 14-17 State showjumping/equitation titles Mr & Mrs Fred Rich, 15 Preg Test Day, Tarabah yards 15 Woolscour Tour&Dinner with Model T-Ford guests Barcoo Retirement Village 18 Tambo race meeting Gold 19 Blackall C.W.A Stalls Day George Bourne & Associates 21 St Josephs P&F meeting Silver 23 Veterans Dinner with guest Colonel Goltz Mr & Mrs Barry Muir, Mr & Mrs John 24 Combined Schools Anzac Day Ceremony 24 ET Towner Memorial Statue Twilight Unveiling Schutt, Ms Lyn Schluter, Mr & Mrs Stewart Campbell, Mr Terry Brennan & Ms Robyn 25 Tennis Club Senior Sign-On Day Adams, Warren/Davison families, Barcoo 25 Dawn and Day Anzac Services Butchery, Blackall IGA, Blackall Uniting 25 Free community Anzac Day lunch Church Ladies Guild, Ergon Energy, Latrobe 25 Woolscour Bush Dinner Grazing, Rabobank. 26 Woolscour Country Western Show Bronze 30 Beef Cattle Show and Sale Mr & Mrs David Hardie, Mr & Mrs Dougal 30 Landmark Cattlemens Presentation Dinner Atkinson, Mrs Heather Wehl, Mr & Mrs Jack

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SEPTEMBER 5 80th Blackall Anglican Flower Show OCTOBER 5-14 Q150 Document Exhibition 17 Blackall race meeting NOVEMBER 3 Melbourne Cup Day 7 Blackall Cultural Assc. Christmas Gallery Day 18-20 Q150 shed entertainment 28 St Patricks Christmas Fete 28 Blackall race meeting Page 2 - The Barcoo Independent, Thursday, April 9 2009

Family and friends are invited to a memorial grave side service for the internment of the ashes of Bert Stockwell. 9.30am Tuesday, April 14 2009

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The gunners are coming for Anzac Day Flock ewe championships at CW shows
The Anzac weekend will provide a rare opportunity for the community to observe a five man catafalque party symbolically guarding the obelisk. A catafalque is a raised structure on which a coffin is displayed for people to pay their last respects. Today, catafalque parties are mounted around memorials on occasions of remembrance such as Anzac Day as a sign of respect to individuals as they lie in state. The origin of resting on reversed arms is lost in time. However, it was used by a Commonwealth soldier at the execution of King Charles I in 1649 (the soldier was duly punished for his symbolic gesture towards the Kings death), and it is recorded that at the funeral for Marlborough, in 1722, the troops carried out a formal reverse arms drill which was invented for the service, as a sign of respect to the soldier. The modern trend of placing rifles upside down in the ground as a temporary memorial, originated during World War I when soldiers fell during an advance, and his mate would pick up the rifle and stick it in the ground by the bayonet as a marker to indicate to the tank crew that a wounded or dead soldier lay there. The Anzac ceremonies in Blackall will be supported by members of 13th Field Battery, a sub-unit of 1st Field Regiment Royal Australian Artillery based in Brisbane. The regiment currently has a gunline troop serving in Afghanistan. Established in May 1949, 1st Field Regiment is the Australian Armys oldest post-World War II artillery regiment. President of the Blackall RSL sub branch Major Terry Brennan served as the second-in-command of the unit in 1994. Major Brennan said the Blackall community is very fortunate to receive the generous support of the regiment as due to the tyranny of distance and associated costs it was unusual for army units to support Anzac activities this far from their home locations. He acknowledged Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Kenny for agreeing to support Blackalls Anzac activities this year including the unveiling of the E.T. Towner statue. Seven members of 13th Field Battery will arrive in Blackall on the Thursday prior to Anzac Day to support the weekend activities. The members will also attend the veterans memorial dinner as well as participate in the combined schools Anzac commemorative ceremony.

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continued from page 1 aim to find the most productive, valuable commercial sheep in the area. Competitors are invited to enter and nominate pens of five sheep with long wool, in the 4 tooth and under class. Pens will accumulate points for first, second, third, fourth and participation over the three events, culminating in a tally of the results at Isisford to determine the overall winners. A total of $4500 in cash prizes will be on offer, along with ribbons and trophies. The categories of the competition are the Landmark grand champion pen, the Vanderfield reserve champion pen and, sponsored by A.W.N, the competitor who enters the most pens over the three venues. Pens must be specifically nominated to be eligible for points and an entry fee of $5.00 per pen will apply.

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The final preparations are underway for the upcoming Blackall Show, on May 3. The local schools are busy organising the children with various entries and forms of entertainment. This year the show is introducing the interschool competition. Fiona Stirling has initiated the competition which will be run between the Blackall State School, St Patricks Convent School and the Distance Education pupils. The Barcoo Pastoral Society is providing a perpetual trophy which will be kept by the winning school for the year. The show committee is looking forward to the school display, while the drama class is planning some entertainment. Alison Diezmann has been busy with the animal nursery preparations and would like to hear from anyone with baby animals. Goanna Entertainment is bringing their mechanical bull to the show. The bull can be ridden by children as well as adults. Windy Wizard will also be at the show with his trick bike and juggling entertainment. The rodeo is planned for the evening entertainment which includes the Clint Gardiner memorial bull ride, followed by fireworks provided by Mr Fireworks. All entries in the art section, as well as the needlework, need to be at the pavilion by 2pm on Thursday, April 30. The photography exhibits must be at the court house by 4pm on Wednesday, April 29. The Barcoo Pastoral Society is looking forward to providing an entertaining show that will be enjoyed by all. There will, however, be strict guidelines in place for the consumption of alcohol to prevent any problems that have marred recent functions held in Blackall.

Preparations underway for Blackall show

Rowan Hunnam

Approx 25 - 30 hours per week in busy supermarket

IGA Blackall

Programs correct at time of printing but may change owing to unforeseen circumstances
CLASSIFICATIONS: M Mature Classification Recommended for viewing by mature audiences. MA Mature Audience Not suitable for people under 15 years of age. AV

Parental Guidance Recommended

No experience necessary however a forklift licence would be an advantage. Some lifting involved.
Please supply resume to IGA Blackall Contact Zoe Johnson on 4657 4151
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Adult Violence Classification Not suitable for people under 15 years of age.

Liz caters for hungry kids in a different way

Liz Harvey, the Blackall State Schools newest tuckshop convener, has had around 20 years of work in the food service industry. She began soon after finishing school and has kept at it ever since. Liz appeared glad about the move from stocking shelves. Im looking forward to the holidays, she said. In 20 years of casual work there havent been many holidays. She also said that the job was kinder on her back. Having worked at the tuckshop for under a week she believed that she would discover other likeable things about the job later on. The newest tuckshop convener did admit, however, that she would probably miss seeing some of the community. Liz reflected on her history in the industry. Graham and Meryl Gibson gave her a starting job in their Shamrock Street store and she spent four years working there. She recalled working with people such as Lloyd Wilkie, Joan Whitfield, and Joyce Richardson, who are well remembered by her, as they talked to her plenty and looked after her at a time when her parents left town. After leaving the job at Gibsons, Liz took a year off then got a job at Kents FoodNFashion store now known as IGA. It was a store specialising in both clothing and groceries at the time. This changed when it was sold, as it has been a number of times, first to the Potters, then Tony and Naomi Holloway, and most recently to Bob and Toni Cox. Liz worked for these various owners for over 17 years, until at last moving jobs to the state school. In her time, Liz has noticed technology making jobs in the food service industry easier. For example, computers could pick up on any wrongly imported stock that humans could find harder to account for. Another key change was in tills nowadays a person

need only scan a barcode, yet in past they would have to enter the price manually. She also recalls extensions on the grocery store helping things along. The bigger the store the better it makes stacking items easier, Liz said. But Liz has not only done well in the food service industry. She has worked as the Girl Guides secretary and P&C secretary for a while and was race day convener last year. What is more, she won the Citizen of the Year award at 2009s Australia Day ceremony. This simply goes to show how truly community-oriented Liz Harvey is.

BLACKALL ANZAC DAY CEREMONIES

OUTLINE PROGRAM

THURSDAY 23RD APRIL 2009 Veterans Dinner with Colonel Steve Goltz. $40.00 - Book @ Seymours 07 4657 4889
6.00 pm - 7.00 pm Opening Memorial Exhibition, Gallery Room, Cultural Centre 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Dinner & Address Supper Room with Bar Operating, Cultural Centre

Stevie Harlow

FRIDAY 24TH APRIL 2009 Combined Central West Schools Anzac Day Ceremony Cultural Centre
9:00 am - 10:00 am Ceremony Conducted. Parents, friends & public most welcome 10:00 am Student Meet & Greet with Colonel Goltz. Complimentary light refreshments

E T Towner VC MC Memorial Statue Twilight Unveiling & Blessing Memorial Park

4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Community Members & Guests Assemble All welcome 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Complimentary High Tea & Light Refreshments 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Ceremony to unveil & bless Towners Call 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Memorial Exhibition Gallery Room, Cultural Centre

SATURDAY 25TH APRIL 2009

Liz Harvey at work in her new environment at Blackall State School as tuckshop convener

Dawn Service Memorial Park

5:45 am Assemble All welcome 6:00 am - 6:30 am Dawn Service 6:30 am Bar-B-Que / Gunfire Breakfast 7.45 am Dawn Service Activities Conclude

Anzac Day March Shamrock Street

an Assemblies of God Family Church 9:00 am - 9:30 am March Participants Assemble near IGA Store, Collect wreaths 9:30 am - 10:00 am Anzac March lead by Towner & Goody Family Representatives 10:00 am Community and Guests Assemble in Memorial Park 10:15 am Anzac Service adding Lance Corporal Phillip Goodys name to the obelisk honour roll & re-dedicating the refurbished Blackall cenotaph. Service Concludes at 11.30 am 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Complimentary Community Bar-B-Que & Buffett. Bar Operating. All Welcome 11:30 am - 3:00 pm Memorial Exhibition Gallery Room

Join us for Church among the gum trees 9.00 am BLACKALL CARAVAN PARK

Anzac Day Commemorative Service Memorial Park

Good Friday
Followed by hot cross buns and a cuppa

Anzac Day Community Luncheon Memorial Park & Cultural Centre

See you there!

Easter Sunday
18 LEEK ST 9.00 am
For further information contact Les Peel
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Bush Dinner on Saturday night ($17) and Bush Balladeers & Sausage Sizzle on Sunday night ($22) At the Blackall Woolscour Please book by phoning Annette Richardson on 07 4657 6042
Kind Sponsors are Tumbar Grazing Company, Barcoo Butchery and Seymours Desert Channels Queensland, Blackall Tambo Regional Council and the Australian Army Further Information: Major D.T. (Terry) Brennan, President Blackall RSL Sub Branch Mobile: 0419 179 974 or Telephone: 07 4651 0939; or email: stratford01@bigpond.com
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Mining disasters, road trauma and agricultural accidents - Tully paramedic Bob McIlroy has seen it all in his 42 years in the Queensland Ambulance Service. At a ceremony in Cairns last week, Mr McIlroy was presented with a medal recognising his service, which has been served at Biloela, Blackall, Bundaberg and Tully. He was presented his medal in front of fellow paramedics, police officers, family and friends. Im proud to be honoured by my peers, Mr McIlroy said. It has been a challenge but its a rewarding career. Mr McIlroy was studying to be an accountant when a call-up to national service changed his life and directed him towards becoming an ambulance officer. He said he did not regret his decision and was in no doubt about the best part of his job. Seeing the benefit of helping people, he said. A former QAS Officer of the Year, Mr McIlroy now spends a lot of his time educating people about the dangers of marine stingers. Mr McIlroy, the 62-year-old grandfather of seven, has no intention of retiring.

A look back at the weather in Blackall and Tambo in March

Henry Tuttiett, April 1 The Cairns Post

Peta Batts (left) drying the beer Best dressed Jenny Skelton with Anna goggles, with Lisa Goodman at Tambo and Pauline Nevell at the Stock Show

The townships of Blackall and Tambo received barely a drop of rainfall in March. Sixty-four points (16.4mm) fell in Blackall on March 19, followed by 15 points (4mm) on March 11. Blackalls total rainfall for the month of March was just 95 points (24.2mm), a big decrease from the previous month of 307.8 points (78.2mm) in February and substantially lower than the average for March of 244 points (62mm). Tambo received a similar lot of rain, getting 95 points (24mm) in a day on March 19 and next to nothing for the remainder of the month. Looking back, the most rainfall recorded in a single day in Blackall in March was a while back in 1963 when 1450 points (368.5mm) fell. Blackall temperatures in March ranged from 14.5 degrees on March 6 to a maximum of 39.3 degrees on March 4. The minimum temperatures ranged from 14.5 to 23.4 degrees, while the maximum temperatures ranged from 32 to 39.3 degrees. The average maximum temperature was 35 degrees, two degrees higher than the average for March. The daily average minimum was 19 degrees, a degree below the average. The temperature range in Tambo was relatively similar, although the figures were a degree or two cooler. The minimum temperature in Tambo was 12.5 degrees towards the end of the month on March 27. The maximum wind gust in Blackall was recorded at 57 km/ hour from the south in the midafternoon on March 4.

The reason for the season

One doesnt have to be a Rhodes Scholar to realise that one of the most important seasons of our crowded calendar is upon us. Tomorrow can be any or many things a day off, double time on time, start of school holidays, Easter eggs, a time away and the list goes on. But as the man from Demtel says, Theres more, because Monday is a holiday too. Life wasnt meant to be easy, but four day weekends are not hard to take, whatever the reason. Let the good times roll. But it behoves us well to sometimes pause a while and ponder on the reason for the season. It all goes back about two thousand years to a time when the Roman authorities put to death by their method of crucifixion on a cross a person described among other things, as a prophet of God. This was no ordinary prophet but Jesus, the Son of Creator God. Jesus, the true focal point of Easter, is the most important and controversial person in all of human history; his name stirs up virulent hatred in some people and radical devotion in others. Jesus claimed to be the Son of God. As a result, every person on earth must decide what to do with Him. He didnt leave us the option of ignoring Him or washing our hands of the matter. There are really just two choices: believe Him or reject Him. Rejection will result in judgment and eternal separation from God (John 3:18), but Jesus promises eternal life to those who trust in Him. Our future, our destiny is in the decisions we make today. So why not find yourself in a bibleteaching Church this Easter? Heartland will be having church among the gum trees at Blackall Caravan Park at 9.00am on Good Friday and Easter Sunday at Heartland, 18 Leek Street also at nine. Have a safe, happy and holy Easter.

Sudoku solution for April 3 2009

Chris Briggs and Gerard Holmes at Dinah Evans celebrated her 80th the Beauty Ute competition at the birthday with family and friends at a Tambo Stock Show last Saturday lunch at the Blackall Club on Saturday

Mary Neal Remedial Massage Therapist

At Barcoo Living MPS 2A Coronation Drive, Blackall

Thursday from 8: 00 am

Ph: 07 4651 0955

Mobile: 042930 9111

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The Blackall Combined agents UP CARE Blackall hospital provides information breast feeding yarded 2696 head at their weekly on pregnancy, labour/birth,and baby. Please and after birth care for mother call sale last week on April 2. The the Blackall Hospital on 46 507 700 to make an appointment. Dates: April 16 and 23. AUDIOLOGIST market followed the downward Please call Patti Smith, Specialist Support Officer at trend of southern sales, despite a the Longreach Hospital on 46 584 735. Dates: July 29-31, December 2-4. BREAST CANCER SCREENING full panel of buyers. Please call 13 20 50 to arrange your free breast CHILD HEALTH AND ADULT/CHILD HEARING The Birchley family Gartmore, screen.Please contact Blackall Hospital on 46 507 TESTS Tambo sold Braford ox to average 700 to make an appointment. Referrals are required from your local GP for a hearing test. Dates: April 150 c/kg for 664 kg to return 20, May 7, 18. COMMUNITY HEALTH - INDIGENOUS HEALTH, QIDDI AND SOCIAL WORKERS Please $1000/head. contact Longreach Community Health Service Moorlands Grazing Moorlands, on 46 583 344. CONTINENCE ADVISOR Please call All Blackall sold 540 kg Santa cross Joanne de Vries on 46 583 622. DENTISTcall patients who require dental treatment please Blackall Hospital on 46 507 700 to register on a waiting list. steers for 156.2 c/kg. Barcaldine Dental Clinic - 46 511 311 Longreach Duthie Park Grazing Co Duthie Hospital - 46 584 720 Private Clinic Longreach Park, Blackall had 300 Santa/ - 46 581 283. DIETITIAN Please call the Blackall Hospital to make an appointment. Dates: April Charo/Angus cross steers which 21. DERMATOLOGIST Referrals are required from sold to an average of 154 c/kg for your local GP. Please callathe Black Stump Surgery on 46 574 677 to make booking. EMOTIONAL & 430 kg and $662/head. The tops SOCIAL WELL BEING TEAM (RFDS) Please contact RFDS Longreach on 46 581 928. Referrals are made 166 c/kg or $887/head. required from your local GP. The team can help Frank and Rhada Blacket with grief and loss, abuse, depression, illness, work-related issues, and achieving wellbeing Alderley, Boulia sold Brahman and balance in your life. ENT (Ears, Nose, and Please contact Patti Smith, Specialist cross steers to 165 c/kg for 287 kg Throat) Officer at the Longreach Hospital on 46 Support 584 735. Dates: July 29-31, December 2-4. FOOT or $445/head. CARE CLINIC Please contact the Blackall Hospital Doug and Judy Atkinson to make an appointment. The staff can assist Lisburne, Blackall sold Santa with nail trimming and filing, foot assessments and education on foot care. Dates: April 27-28, feeder steers to 159 c/kg for 397 May 25-26, June 29-30. GASTROENTEROLOGIST Please contact Patti Smith, Specialist Support kg and $632/head. Officer at the Longreach Hospital on 46 584 735. AJ and DH Cameron Lillerea, GYNAECOLOGIST and OBSTETRIC (FOG TEAM) Dr Alison Shearer visits Blackall every second Aramac sold Charolais cross steers month. Please call the Blackall Hospital on 46 to 157.2 c/kg to average 148.7 c/ 507 700 to make an appointment. Dates: May 11. OPHTHALMOLOGIST Dr Glasson/Dr Stark will be kg for 417 kg or $620.40/head. visiting Blackall in October. Referrals are required. Pethco sold Brahman cross Please contact the Blackall Hospital on 46 507 700 to make an appointment. Kerry at Dr Glassons heifers from Roseneath, practice can also be contacted on 3039 1300. OPTOMETRIST Please call 1800 008 020 to arrange Longreach which topped at 143 an appointment. Dates: June 1. ORTHOPAEDICS c/kg for an average of 320 kg or Please contact the Longreach Hospital on 46 584 735 to make an appointment. Dates: June 10-13. $446/head. OUTPATIENTS Please make an appointment with Blackall Hospital Administration 46 507 Riverview Cattle Co Eastmere, the between 8-9am. Outpatients start on 9.30am. 700 at Aramac sold Brahman heifers to MENTAL HEALTH NURSE Please contact the Longreach Hospital on 46 584 700 to make an appointment 157 c/kg to average 152 c for 226 with the Mental Health Team. The nurse visits Blackall and Tambo weekly. PAEDIATRICIAN TEAM kg to return $343/head. (Child Psychiatrist and Paediatrician) Dr Helen The Lillerea heifers sold to 145.2 Heussler. Please contact Patti Smith, Specialist at the Longreach c/kg to average 133.8 c for a 317 Support Officer 46 584 735. Referrals Hospital for appointment on are required from your local GP. PODIATRIST Please Contact the kg average and $424/head. Longreach Hospital on 46584700 for appointments. Alice Downs Grazing Alice PODIATRIST Currently visits the Longreach Downs, Blackall sold Santa cows Hospital monthly. Please contact 4658 4700 for appointments. PSYCHIATRIST Please contact the to 130.2 c/kg, weighing 680 kg to Longreach Hospital on 46 584 700 for information and/or an appointment. Referrals are required return $885/head. from your GP. Dates: April 22. PSYCHOLOGIST Stuart Fielder Rycon, Einasleigh Please call the Longreach RFDS on 46 581 928 to make an appointment. The psychologist comes sold 155 Brahman cows and calves to Blackall monthly. PHYSIOTHERAPIST Please contact the Longreach Hospital on 4658 4700 or to average $498 per unit. Barcaldine Hospital on 46 504 000. RELATIONSHIPS Light bulls to 450 kg topped at AUSTRALIA Please phone 1300 364 277 to organise Please 139.2 c/kg to average 124.5c, while an appointment. RESPIRATORY PHYSICIAN Officer, contact Patti Smith Specialist Support heavy bulls over 600 kg made it to Longreach Hospital on 46 584 735 to make an appointment. Dates: May 21-22, August 20-21, 132 c and averaged 126.5 c/kg. November 19-20. WELL WOMANS CLINIC DOCTOR The next combined agents fat Please call the Blackall Hospital on 46 507 700 to make an appointment. Dates: May is fully booked, and store sale is scheduled for June 10-11. 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Market downturn despite full panel of buyers

Hospital Specialist Dates

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Gday everybody. Boy I am excited!!! Only 3 more sleeps until the Easter Bunny. Ive emptied my fridge to make room for lots and lots of yummy Easter eggs and chocolate Bilbies. Are you going away for your holidays? I was thinking of catching a ride to the city. I have never been to the city before. You dont see many Emus dwelling in the city centre; we prefer to roam the endless open plains of the great Australian outback. Have a great Easter and keep safe over the holidays. Eddie EASTER JOKES: Q Why does the Easter Bunny have a shiny nose? A He was a little chicken! Q Why did the Easter egg hide? A His powder puff is on the wrong end

KIDS CORNER with Eddie Emu

Thankyou Ashley Smith, Jessie Miller and Kyle Williams for your entertaining bugs-bunny joke... very funny!

Pet Pals: What a cute pet pal Louise Ward has Splodges, what a cool name for a cool kitty.
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Bugs-Bunny!!

Q What do you get when you cross a bunny with a bug?

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Q How do you make a rabbit stew?

Send your jokes, recipes, poems and photos to Eddie Emu at barcooindependent@ gmail.com or 108a Shamrock St, Blackall 4472

Next term Blackall State School will start with two student free days (SFDs) on Monday and Tuesday, April 20 and 21. Mr Jason Smith has scheduled Ministerial Day on the Tuesday so his team of teachers can spend two full days collaboratively planning for the year ahead and beyond. The school is currently undergoing a whole school curriculum reform which will not only provide the students with more opportunities to excel, but will also provide teachers with a comprehensive, sequenced curriculum plan which will be seamless from prep through to year 12. Josh McErlean has competed in Brisbane as a member of the North West swimming team at the Queensland Secondary School state swimming titles where he won two gold and one bronze medal. Wakakirri is a storytelling competition across Australia for primary students. This year Miss Bailey and Mrs Mobbs will be working with any primary students who can give up their time to rehearse the story of Edgar Towner for competition entry. If your primary age son or daughter is interested in participating, they are to come along to the meetings. Wakakirri is about sharing local and national stories. What stories would come from your family? Down on the farm by Miss Diezmann. The senior agricultural science class have been giving up a lot of their own time to start the training process with the school steers. Tonka Tank and C4 (cow) have taken to the halter as well as can be expected and the students are An impressive turn up at St Josephs Easter Bonnet Fete, as they gathered to watch the performances put on by the St Josephs children

Blackall State School

School News

well on their way to the royal shows, or maybe well just start with Blackall! We must make mention of the bravery of Justin and Hamish who, while the rest of us stood behind an iron fence, dodged flailing hooves to tame the wild Tank when we first put his halter on. A few bruises and a little rope burn later we have some reasonably quiet steers. A demerit, however, must go to Mikayla who cant control where she is flinging her rope. Art news by Aimee Long, year 10 creative arts student. In Creative Arts this term, we have studied a variety of art forms. Each of the students in the class have produced their own art pieces which are being put together for their individual end of term result. We have created drip paintings, lino-cuttings, finger paintings, and sketching our own versions of other artists famous paintings and artwork. It has been a fun term and we have learned a lot about many different forms of art, and found which type of art suits our own personality and artistic style. Blackall State School would like to wish the Barcoo Independent staff and its readers a very safe and relaxing Easter Holiday.

St Josephs P&F held their Easter Bonnet Fete at Banks Park last Friday with a great show of support from the Blackall community. Principal Tim Franzmann said that the fete was fantastic and he was very proud of all the students and their parents. I cant wait until next year, he said. Miss Suthers and the P/1s performed a song from the Lion King, with lively actions. Year 2/3 and their teacher Miss Hansen performed Land Downunder by Men at Work. Year 4/5 read a poem chosen by Miss Remeikis, entitled Green and Gold Malaria. Father Matthew enjoyed selling the tickets for the ham. The many volunteers who coordinated and helped to set up for the fete and clean up the following day are greatly appreciated. The sacramental program will start in week three next term for children from any school who would like to participate. The program will be is for children who would like to prepare for the sacraments of confirmation and Eucharist. St Josephs wishes Blackall a very happy Easter break.

St Josephs Easter Fete

Re-elected Blackall Cultural Association president Lesley Heatley urged members to be creative when she addressed the groups annual general meeting recently. The year 2009 has been dubbed the Year of Creativity by the Queensland government, following the lead of the European Parliament. They will have a hard job following the huge output of ideas and creations that characterised Blackall in 2008, which Lesley reported on. Two very successful artist residencies were conducted, one by noted Queensland poet Graham Nunn and the other with southern timber sculptor Robert Bridgewater. They were complemented by a number of Heartland Festival workshops resin jewelry making, knitting classes, felt hat making, patchwork and painting. As if that wasnt enough, Lesley said other workshops were held through the year in woodworking, card making and beginners drawing. Groups such as the

Cultural Assn members urged to make most of Year of Creativity

quilters and bridge card players were very active, meeting regularly at the Arts Centre. The business side of the organisation took a step forward last year as well, with the group obtaining the services of Ray Dukamp to brainstorm ideas for a business plan. The hard work paid off when a volunteers grant application for $2500 to air condition a third workshop room in the centre was successful. A system of house angels was also set up to keep the building dust free, coordinated by Sandra Eagle. The group has a new secretary in Lorelei Kiernan and Lisa Kings has taken on the role of vice president, while Lorna Evans continues as treasurer. They will have lots of opportunities to get the community creating at the Heartland Festival again this year, with workshops in digital photography, bridge, street art and watercolour painting set to get underway. Members will also be busy driving the annual art show and sale, set

for May 29-31, and the always popular woodwork weekend in early July. Also in July will be a craft cent sale and market stalls at the Arts Centre, serving Devonshire teas as well as a range of artworks. Time was taken at the annual meeting to set accommodation and room hire fees to suit a range of uses for the busy centre.

Sally Cripps

Cardmaking course a creative success

A collection of the fantastic cards that were made at the creative cardmaking course with Mary Grinstead Lynette Davison and Lyn Schluter enjoyed being creative from Longreach

A very creative weekend was enjoyed by all those who attended the card making course run by Mary Grinstead from Longreach. The gallery room at the Living Art centre in Hawthorne street was taken over by ten ladies last weekend. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the tutorage offered by Mary. At the conclusion of the weekend, the participants all had a variety of cards to show off. The pop-up technique had a few of the ladies concentrating hard and everyones artistic abilities were used to create personal handmade cards. The next course is planned for the last weekend in May. Contact Lorna Evans if you are interested in a stress free weekend creating cards.

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The Blackall Campdraft Association would like to thank: 2009 Cattle Donors Russell Pastoral Company Champion Blackall, Tony & Anne Davidson, Peel Pastoral Company Northampton Downs Blackall, Rodney & Lisa Kings. Draft Sponsors Elders, Grant Daniel & Long, Peter Shaw & Co, Gillespie Santa Stud - Butch & Peta Walker, Strathmore Santa Stud - Ian & Kerry Walker, Spinks Concrete - Kerry & Elaine Spinks, Gillies, Grummitt, Peck & Gordon Families, Lynette Davison, Paton & Regina Fitzsimons. Special Award Sponsors Highest Scoring Local Rider Latrobe - Simon & Christine Campbell, Overall Highest Points Scorer Seymour Department Store - Max Seymour, Local Aggregate - Robert Stockwell. Cut Out Trophy Sponsors Ergon Energy, Alan & Kelly Walker, CA Hauff & Sons, Choyces Livestock Transport, PW Skewes, J & S Moller. Judges Errol Cooper and Frank Paterson. Trophy Sponsor Peter & Trish McIntosh - Blackall Rural Traders. Bare Back Cut-Out Sponsor Wild Game Resources. Calcutta Sponsor Newforce Livestock. Grounds Preparation Mr Stewart Benson. Announcer Chris Williams. Meals on Wheels Mr Blue Harlow. Claude & Megan Johnson, Aaron & Laura Death, Dusty & Cathy Rosenow. Bar Coordinator Mr Glenn Davison. Tom & Wendy Quilty, Scott & Karen Choyces Livestock Transport for returning cattle. All donors of multi draw prizes, committee members, time keepers, bar staff, gate people, backyard workers, fill-in announcers, work camp members, and cattle drovers. A big thank you to anyone who helped with the running of the draft. It is always very much appreciated.

Thirty-seven years of campdraft in Australia

from front page campdrafting in Australia has changed substantially over the last few decades. Doris recalled back when they started, there were just three campdrafts each year to compete at. These days there are more than 150 campdrafts around the country. It really has developed into a fantastic familyorientated sport, she said.

Rowan Hunnam

The winners of the Grant Daniel and Long restricted draft

Highest scoring local aggregate over weekend (by Robert Stockwell) Robert Politch. Seymours Department Store Overall highest points scorer Barry Johnson Cool Star Grant Daniel & Long Restricted Draft 1. Ben Hall Reliable 2. Barry Johnson Oscar 3. John Russell Silhouette 4. Warren Chiconi Millungeras Ice Man 5. Doug Cameron Cassette, Jaye Hall Play Rio 7. Evan Acton Pearl 8. Ben Hall Foot Acre Choyces Livestock Transport Highest cut-out John Arnold Genuine Roy scoring 23. Newforce Livestock Calcutta winner Ben Hall Reliable scoring 89. Strathmore Santa Stud Open Draft 1. Sean Dillon Saffron 2. Sean Dillon Why Me 3. Robert Politch Cindy 4. Ben Hall Reliable 5. John Arnold Genuine Roy 6. Kerrie Thomson Midori, Tony

Campdraft Results 09

Andrew Davison, Hamish Heard, Peter Avery, Chris Williams, Roger Ellison, Lyn Schluter, Sara Aspinall, Joe Taylor, Dale Davison and Gayle Ellison were part of the team that made the campdraft run smoothly on the weekend
Fielder Haunted 8. Ben Hall Lex Ergon Energy Highest cut-out Gavin WintonGentleman scoring 23. Kelly Davison Memorial Novice Draft 1. Neil MacDonnell Belong 2. Jaye Hall Levi, Evan Acton Twilight 4. Barry Johnson Seattle 5. Billy Prow Pam 6. Ashley McKay Gabbie, Tony Fielder Dudley 8. Ben Hall Common Double Gillespie Maiden Draft 1. Tennille Dillon Ruby 2. Jaye Hall Oak Rumours 3. Robert Politch Acres Little Tassa 4. Jaye Hall Grandee, Billy Prow Stanley 6. Mick Caskey Double Diamond 7. Clane Dune Tammy 8. Barry Johnson Cool Star Allan & Kelly Walker Highest cut-out Robert Politch Maggie scoring 22. Latrobe Highest scoring local rider Robert Politch Maggie scoring 86. Elders Ladies Draft 1. Jacquetta Arnold Genuine Roy 2. Megan Johnson Nunya 3. Jaye Hall Lex 4. Libby Ingram Grace 5. Kimberly Johnson Oscar 6. Maryann Russell Mariah, Maria Brimblecombe Comic CA Hauff and Sons Highest cut-out Kimberly Johnson Peter Shaw Juvenile Draft 1. Kate Dwyer Resolution 2. Amy Mulchay Amy 3. Emily Dwyer Laugher 4. Hayden Zahl Little Billy 5. John Hauff Rain Drop Peter Shaw Highest cut-out Jessiah Arnold Lethal Bubby Spinks Junior Draft 1. Jenna Russell Gingermegs 2. Brady Fielder Spirit 3. Nina Keene Caramello 4. Kaitlyn McErlean Little Jazz Wild Game Resources Bare Back CutOut 1. Ben Hall Lex 2. Ray Langdon Aussie Idol 3. Lydon Smith Slippery

Jessica Groves rounds the second peg and heads up to Blackall Campdraft Association President Roger Ellison (right) with Robert Politch, the highest scoring local aggregate the top gate

Four Days of the Best Showjumping in Queensland - Here in Blackall

The State Showjumping and Equitation titles will be held at the Blackall showgrounds

Competition events will start each morning at 8am and continue until late
The championships will provide an opportunity to witness state level showjumping and equitation. Everyone is encouraged to come along to support the local competitors and enjoy the fun atmosphere. All those interested in holding an art and craft stall at the event should contact Helen Aspinall
Page 8 - The Barcoo Independent, Thursday, April 9 2009 Storm clouds gathered over Blackall as Doug Cameron from Augathella Dale Davison, Peter Avery and Tony Lyn Schluter and Gayle Ellison working the score box at the Blackall campdraft Hauff braved the wind and rain prepared for his cut-out The Barcoo Independent, Thursday, April 9 2009 - Page 9

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