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The Blackall Pony Club is alive and active for the forthcoming season with a keen new committee.
Members joined together in a working bee recently, cleaning up the grounds after the storm season, as well as setting up equipment ready for a busy year. Competitions for 2008 have been given the green light after the equine inuenza shutdown that unfolded in 2007, so shield days, pony club camps, other competitions and the state titles in Winton are all set to go. The club rally days start on Sunday, February 10 at 8.30 am, nishing anytime after 1 pm, with members being encouraged to learn basic horsemanship, have fun and make new friends. This year the club will start a new section called Adult Riding Group which will be held every third Tuesday night under lights or every alternate weekend, depending on the activities planned. New members or interested persons are encouraged to come along to be introduced to the world of horse riding. Any enquires please ring Helen Aspinall.
Blackall Pony Club resumes in 2008
Sport on the Barcoo

The Barcoo Country Cricket Club was recently re-started for 2008 when interested persons rejoined or joined the club. There are exciting plans to hold more games of cricket this year to take advantage of the great pitch out on the claypan of the clubs grounds on the Jericho Road. Ray Aspinall was re-elected president while Ian Macdonald remained the vice president. Virginia Wacker continued as treasurer. Ros Wood is the club secretary with Donald Isaac the club captain. Committee members include Mike Wacker, Glen Harvey, Dwayne Kangan, Lindsay Russell, Danny Allan, Stew Campbell and
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Bill Cripps. The club is hoping to hold games more regularly and involve both town and country cricket teams. It is keen to join up people who are new to the district and looking for ways to mix in with the locals, for a $20 subscription fee. A spokesman for the club said the grounds contained a tennis court, childrens play equipment and barbecue facilities, ensuring entertainment for all and a social event, usually nishing with a meal and a few drinks. The rst game was held on February 2 and the next is on Saturday, March 1.
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Juniors win against Country

On February 2, the Blackall Junior Cricket Club and the Barcoo Country Cricket Club met at the Country Cricket grounds for their monthly match. Blackall Junior Cricket went into bat rst and was all out for 155. Highest scorers were Steven Bird on 43, Glenn Harvey on 29 and Bradley Hayes on 18. Danny Allen managed to take 3 for 9 in four overs. The Country Cricket Club scored 95 runs before being all out. players asked to make a special effort as we are already behind schedule. Games are handicap singles nal 2007 L Kelly v G Whiteld, spotter C Pngst; B singles 2008 D Daly v D Carter, spotter R Black; L Alexander v M Gray, spotter D Holden, and R Doyle v G MacNamara, spotter J Bowyer. A singles will be played between J Carter and A Cameron with spotter T Hayward. Skippers are requested to submit their team for trebles and rinks so the draw can be done. Play will commence at 8:30. Mark Duffy scored 47 runs while Don Isaac and Danny Allan scored 11 and 9 runs respectively. Bowler Justin Johnstone took 2 for 11 in four overs while Mitchell Horsten took 1 for 8 in three overs. There was a small hold-up at one stage as members of both teams searched for the ball in the green grass. All had a great day and the next match will be held on March 1. All spectators are welcome.
Record oods south of Blackall

An offshoot of the system which dumped extraordinary amounts of rain on the Central Highlands in the middle of January brought a combination of heartache and hope to landholders in the Blackall district. Properties to the south of Blackall along the Adavale Road registered between six and nine inches (150-225 mm) of rain during the evening of Thursday, January 17, prompting urgent phone calls to people downstream. The Butler family at Athol, situated between Hope and Ravensbourne Creeks, bore the brunt of the ash ooding with water inundating their homestead complex to a level of one metre inside their home and station buildings. We heard the news at about a quarter to six on Friday morning and we were still trying to put things up with a foot of water in our house a few hours later, Danielle Butler said. We just didnt know where it was going to stop so we had to make the decision to leave. The helicopter called in to assist was unable to land close to the house so the Butlers and their employees had to make their way through water ranging from waist to chest height to a nearby earth ramp, piggy-backing their children. Three trips were needed before everyone was removed to safety. Blackall itself experienced only moderate ooding, recording a peak of 5.2 metres in the Barcoo River on Friday afternoon, January 18, reaching the edge of the business district but remaining out of shops and residences. Blackall SES controller Don Wheeler described it as a friendly ood to ABC Radio, saying his men had four days of ood duty which had been a good exercise. A total of 220 people, two bikes and two dogs made use of the ood boat service in the days when the
A thol hom estead, B lackall em erges from the oodwaters ofHope and Ravensbourne Creeks after having one m etre of w ater through the buildings. (P hoto - K D avison)
--by Sally Cripps
Unlucky shots lose game

Sunday, February 3 saw two games of competition bowls played in Blackall. A hard-fought game was played between Ross Browning and Dally Holden in A singles with Dally leading 20-18 after 23 ends. Ross raced away to win 3122 on 32 ends, after a couple of unlucky shots by Dally plus some good bowling by Ross to give him an edge. In handicap singles Gary Whiteld proved too strong for an out of practice Alf Cameron to win 31-16. The 2008 season starts on Sunday February 10, with all
-- by Cindy-Lee Harvey
-- by Dally Holden
Glenn Harvey and Bradley Hayes waitforplay to recom m ence at the Blackall cricket clubs m onthly m atch
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water began receding and people were able to move around again. Blackall mayor Les Wheelhouse noted that the councils Raise and Relocate program, begun after the 1990 ood had helped alleviate problems in the town by raising or shifting 23 homes. We still have four or ve houses to do, which were marginal in the 1990 ood, but local business houses will feel the rst effects now, because theres not much you can do for those. Further downstream at Melrose, the Barcoo River oodwaters equalled the 1990 record, peaking at about 2pm on Saturday, January 19. The Butlers said the ooding at Athol was a record as far as they knew. Their cleanup began on the Sunday after the evacuation. Its just a shame that something like this had to happen at the end of what was a wonderful rainfall event for us, Danielle said. continued on page11
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C o llin s w a r m e d al query
My hobby is returning lost medal to veterans or their families. I do this free of charge and so far I have returned 323 medals. I am currently trying to locate the family of Robert Collins who was from Blackall. Collins enlisted on November 30. 1915 in the 42nd Battalion and was invalided back to Australia in 1918 after suffering a gun shot wound. His next of kin was listed as Mrs Mary Collins, and his fathers name was George. I would appreciate any information that can be provided about Robert Collins. My contact details are llanwarne80@hotmail.com or 0414 649 079. My web site address is www.lostmedalsaustralia.com and my postal address is 40A Chelsea Dve, Condon QLD, 4815.
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LONGRANGE WEATHER PREDICTIONS FOR BLACKALL 8 FEB 2008 6 MARCH 2008

(BY THE MOON) from Ken Ring of www.predictweather. com
Lieutenant Colonel Glyn Llanwarne Contributions
I grew up in rural South Australia and have family living in Queensland. The destruction caused by the oods after many years of drought is heart wrenching to watch. I know how important rural communities are to the Australian economy and how difcult it is to maintain their sustainability, particularly when such adverse climate conditions test the strength of every business trying to make a living in these communities. The clean up from the oods is one thing to be considered, another is the coordination necessary to make it happen swiftly and with ongoing support. A website which offers an interactive communication tool to assist communities in such times is www.imthinkingofyou.com.au It allows organisations to coordinate volunteers and allocate tasks and resources very quickly and efciently. It is a world rst. Those most affected will need all the help they can get.
A mostly dry month, with rain chances about the 12th and then 29th-6th. Average temperatures for maximums may be around 37C and for minimums around 22C. Around 6 days may see temperatures of 40C or above. Humidity may be about 48% on average, so re risks are still high. The barometer may average 1011mbs. Allow 24 hour error for forecasts. At a Glance
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Ergon Energy crews swung into action to restore power as quickly as possible to Blackall customers following a series of severe storms in December. Central West area operations manager Steve Harris said that 21 customers on the Lilydale SWER lost power and, despite the efforts of crews working into the night in wet conditions, the fault was not located until a helicopter patrol identied lightning damage to equipment around the Woodbine Road. Mr Harris said that in a previous severe storm on November 27, two power poles on the Tarves SWER, mainly serving customers off the Isisford-Blackall Road, were destroyed by lightning and another two were damaged by high winds. The power supply to 16 customers was interrupted at 3.25 pm and was restored to all apart from two customers at Ramsay Park by 8 am the next day, and they came back on line at 2 pm. A helicopter was deployed to locate the damage because the boggy conditions made fault-nding difcult for ground crews. Ergon Energy crews then attended to damage which included seven poles, a cross-arm, ve transformers, ve lightning arrestors and an insulator, affecting customers on the Terrick, Lorne, Milparinka, Tarves, Blackall West, Lilydale, Warringah and Romulus SWER lines and the Tambo three-phase line.
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Blackall awards excellence

Blackall Shire honoured four individuals and two organisations which brought together volunteers from the across the shire at its Australia Day awards ceremony this year. David Jackson received the Citizens Award for more than 10 years service to the Blackall Rotary Club, working tirelessly to ensure the continuation of the club. He is also active in many community projects and the Blackall Fire Brigade. He is an ofcial and player at the Tennis Club, organising tournaments and encouraging junior players. The Young Citizen Award was presented to Lisa Goodman who has organised a number of events and facilities for young people. These events have included the completion of the new Girl Guides building, sporting clinics for young children in all sports, is committed to helping the Swimming Club on club nights and at carnivals; and at the Blackall Show Ms Goodman was involved with the Young Rural Male Alcohol tent, organising the dunking machine and rock climbing venues. The Anglican and Combined Churches Christmas Tree Festival was awarded the Community Event of the Year. Kellie Harlow took out the Senior Sports Award for her involvement with Pony Club over many years. She has held the positions of President and instructor, spending many volunteer hours learning the skills to help pony club members. She is both secretary and a competitor in the Blackall Campdraft. The Junior Sports Award went to Matthew Wemyss who completed 12 rodeos during 2007, while studying Year 12. During this time he came second in the Dubbo National Titles, was a member of the Australian High School team and competed at the nal rodeo in America. The Heartland Festival Committee received the Cultural Award for the many hours volunteers have spent to ensure the festival has grown to become a major event in the Queensland Cultural Calendar. Reprinted from the Longreach Leader, February 1, 2008
December/January rain brings hope

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DEATH NOTCE McMahon, Beryl Joyce passed away peacefully on the 16th of December 2007 aged 64 years. Loving wife of Jim. Devoted mother of Cassie, Andrea and Matt, Amber and John. Grandmother of Matthew. Sister of Brian Hauff. Beryl will be sadly missed by all.
David (Jacko)Jackson gives a speech looked on by M ayor Les W heelhouse
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Substantial rain falling in December and January in Blackall, while causing wideranging oods, has also contributed to a feeling of widespread joy that the drought has broken. December brought 462 points (117.4 mm) of rain while January more than doubled the amount with 1036 points (263.2 mm). Both amounts were signicantly lower than the records of 972 points (246.8 mm - 1965) for Dec and 1556 points (395.2 mm - 2004) for January. The highest mean temperatures, in December of 33.2 degrees, and 32.5 degrees for January, were considerably cooler than the recorded average of 36 degrees for both months. The lowest mean temperature for December was 21.7 degrees, fractionally warmer than the recorded average of 21.4 degrees, while Januarys lowest mean temperature of 21.9 degrees was lower than the long-term average of 22.4 degrees. A warm start to December saw the months highest temperature of 38.3 degrees on the 4th, considerably cooler than the high of 44.6 degrees on December 13, 1979. Decembers warmest night of 26.8 degrees was recorded on the 20th and was cooler than the 30.1 degrees recorded on Dec 29, 1957. The festive part of December was the coolest part of the month with 22.6 degrees being recorded on the 27th, which was higher than the 19.4 degrees recorded on Dec 25, 1960. The coldest night for December followed on the 28th with 16.3 degrees, quite warmer than the 10.7 degrees recorded on December 11, 1964. January saw its hottest day on the 7th with 37.5 degrees and its coolest day of 23.1 ten days later on the 17th. Januarys hottest day on record in Blackall was January 28, 1990 with 44.6 degrees while the coolest day was recorded on January 30, 1997 with 21.9 degrees. Twenty degrees on the 18th was Januarys coolest night while the 9th recorded 26 degrees. The coolest night ever for that month was on January 3, 1970 with 12.9 degrees, and 29.3 degrees saw the hottest January night ever recorded on January 2, 1982.
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Blackall returned 91 percent no vote

In the community plebiscites on council amalgamations nalised last December, 91 percent of those returning ballot papers in the Blackall shire voted no. This equates to 674 people voting against the amalgamation of Blackall and Tambo shires. There were 63 yes votes and 1 informal vote. Sixty-four percent of those eligible to vote returned ballot papers. In Tambo the opposition to the amalgamation of the two shires was even more marked. Eighty percent of the ballot papers were returned, with 98 percent registering a no vote. This was one of the highest negative votes in the state. Statewide, 55 percent of eligible voters took part in the plebiscite, registering a 77 percent no vote. Local Government Minister Warren Pitt said the plebiscite results were largely of incidental interest only, as they were not part of the reform process and would have no bearing on the amalgamations that were in train. These plebiscites were facilitated by the former federal coalition government in an attempt to subvert the Queensland government reforms, he said.
Blackall-Tambo interim structure adopted
A chief executive ofcer and three directors is the recommended structure for the executive section of the interim Blackall-Tambo regional council. This was adopted at the January meeting of the Blackall-Tambo local transition committee and will be recommended to the incoming council. One director would be responsible for nance and administration and be in charge of the Blackall ofce, while a second director would manage corporate and community services and manage the Tambo branch ofce. The third director is to be in charge of works and would be the overarching supervisor of all roads, streets and plant. Blackall-Tambo interim CEO Brenda Kelly said the meeting decided to recommend that Blackall and Tambo community advisory committees be set up, to be attached to the mayor and council structure. At our next LTC meeting in February we expect to have recommendations on how these committees would be formed and how they would operate, she said. The current Blackall shire administration ofce will become the interim administration ofce from the commencement date of the new council, on March 15. The January LTC meeting also resolved to recommend to the new council that it remain as a member of RAPAD, the Remote Area Planning and Development board.
Council nominations close on February 19

People wishing to nominate for and must reside in the council the position of mayor or councillor area. on the new Blackall-Tambo A person cannot stand as Regional Council have until noon candidate for both councillor and on February 19 to submit their mayor, and cannot be a candidate nomination. for more than one division in a Lew Kelly, at the Blackall Court council area. House, has been appointed as When a nomination form is the returning ofcer for the local lodged a $150 deposit in cash or government area and is responsible bank cheque must also be paid to for the conduct of the election the returning ofcer. here, on behalf of the Electoral For councils such as BlackallCommission of Queensland. Tambo, which are divided into The new regional council has separate divisions, elections will four internal divisions and one be conducted using the optional councillor is to be elected from preferential voting system, in each division, in addition to a which a candidate requires a mayor. majority of the formal votes in the The mayor and councillors are count to be elected. elected for a four-year term. This means electors mark their Candidates can be nominated ballot paper by placing a 1, a either by six or more people who are tick or a cross in the square next enrolled within the division being to the candidate of their choice. contested, or by the registered They may vote for as many other ofcer of a political party that has candidates as they wish. endorsed a candidate. The local government elections A candidate in a division need are due to be conducted on not be on the roll for that particular Saturday, 15 March. division but must be enrolled for Enquiries can be made by ringing the Blackall-Tambo council area 1300 881 665. Page 4 - The Barcoo Independent, Friday, F ebruary 8, 2008
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4:30 Movie: Blood On The Moon (Pg,1948) 6:00 Childrens Shows 11:00 Naked Science 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 Talking Heads 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Childrens Shows 6:00 Rick Steins French Odyssey 6:30 The Cook And The Chef 7:00 ABC News 7:30 The 7.30 Report 8:00 The New Inventors 8:30 Spicks & Specks 9:00 Stupid Stupid Man 9:30 That Mitchell And Webb Look 9:55 At The Movies 10:25 Lateline 11:00 Lateline Business 11:25 Taggart 12:35 Parliament Question Time 1:40 Movie Stage Door (G,1937) 3:25 National Press Club Address 4:30 Movie: The Informer (Pg,1935) 6:00 Childrens Shows 11:05 Battleplan 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Pie In The Sky 1:30 Collectors 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Childrens Shows 6:10 Grand Designs 7:00 News 7:30 The 7.30 Report 8:00 Catalyst 8:35 Life On Mars (M*) 9:35 Soul Deep 10:25 Lateline 11:00 Lateline Business 11:30 Live From Abbey Road 12:20 Bodies 1:20 Parliament Question Time 2:20 Joseph, Cardinal Ratzinger 3:25 Movie: Rider From Tucson (Pg,1950) 4:30 Movie: The Locket (Pg,1946) 6:00 Childrens Shows 11:00 Wild Europe 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 MDA 1:30 Spicks & Specks 2:00 The Way We Were 3:00 Childrens Shows 6:00 Message Stick 6:30 Can We Help? 7:00 News 7:30 Stateline 8:00 Collectors 8:30 Dalziel And Pascoe (M*) 10:15 My Family 10:45 Lateline 11:35 Little Miss Jocelyn (M*) 12:00 Triple j tv 12:30 Good Game 1:00 rage triple js hottest 100: Part 1 (M) 5:00 rage 8:00 rage: triple js Hottest 100 Favourites 9:00 Triple j tv With The Doctor 10:00 The Best Of Live At The Basement 11:00 Bowls World Championships 2008 12:00 Stateline 12:30 Australian Story 12:30 Foreign Correspondent 1:30 Can We Help? 2:00 Andes: The Dragons Back 3:00 Bowls Australian Open 2008 4:00 Basketball: WNBL 2007/08: Seminal 6:00 Goodnight Sweetheart 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 News 7:30 Doc Martin 8:25 News 8:30 The Bill 10:05 News 10:10 Murphys Law 11:40 rage (M)
Barcoo Independent TV Guide - February 17 - 23 ABC SEVEN Imparja SBS

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:00 Raggs 11:30 News 12:00 Movie: McBride: Anybody Here Murder Marty (M) 2:00 All Saints 3:00 Infomercial 4:00 Backyard Science 4:30 News 5:00 M*A*S*H 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home & Away 7:30 RSPCA Animal Rescue 8:00 The Real Seachange 8:30 Lewis 10:30 Forensic Investigators 11:30 Born To Kill? 12:30 Room For Improvement 1:00 Auction Squad 2:00 Guthy-renker Australia 4:00 NBC Today 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:00 Raggs 11:30 News 12:00 Movie: No Higher Love (M,1999,R) 2:00 All Saints 3:00 Infomercial 4:00 Backyard Science 4:30 News 5:00 M*A*S*H 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home & Away 7:30 The Amazing Race 8:30 Out Of The Question 9:00 Family Guy 9:30 Lost 10:30 Amercian Dad 11:00 Stargate Atlantis 12:00 Room For Improvement 1:00 Auction Squad 2:00 Guthy-renker Australia 4:00 NBC Today 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:00 Raggs 11:30 News 12:00 Movie: Redemption Of The Ghost (M,2000,R) 2:30 According To Jim 3:00 Infomercial 4:00 Backyard Science 4:30 News 5:00 M*A*S*H 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home & Away 7:30 Better Homes & Gardens 8:30 2008 NAB Cup 11:30 Famous Presents Hollywood Uncensored 12:00 Movie: Flashdance (M,1983,R) 2:00 Auction Squad 3:00 Guthy-renker Australia 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Childrens Shows 12:00 Famous Presents Hollywood Uncensored 12:30 Sevens V8 Supercars 2008 5:00 Creek To Coast 5:30 Queensland Weekender 6:00 News 6:30 Movie: Monsters Inc (G,2001) 8:30 The Vicar Of Dibley 9:00 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries 11:00 Movie: Too Good To Be True (M) 2:00 Camel Train Down Stream 3:00 Room For Improvement 3:30 It Is Written 4:00 Guthy-renker Australia 5:00 Dateline NBC 6.00 Creo 6:30 Today 9:30 Mornings With Kerri-Anne 11:30 News 12:00 Fresh Cooking With AWW 12.30 Movie: The Gathering Storm (M,2002) 2.30 Days of our lives 3.30 Entertainment Tonight 4.00 Heres Humphrey 4.30 Lockie Leonard 5:00 News 5:30 Bargain Hunt 6:00 Antiques Roadshow 6:30 News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 Two And A Half Men 8:00 The Chopping Block 9:00 Underbelly 10:00 TBA 11:00 TBA 12:00 Nightline 12:30 Water Rats 6.00 Creo 6:30 Today 9:30 Mornings With Kerri-Anne 11:30 News 12:00 Fresh Cooking With AWW 12.30 Movie: The Stranger Beside Me (M,2000) 2.30 Days Of Our Lives 3.30 Entertainment Tonight 4.00 Heres Humphrey 4.30 Lockie Leonard 5:00 News 5:30 Bargain Hunt 6:00 Antiques Roadshow 6:30 News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 Two And A Half Men 8:00 Getaway 9:00 RPA 10.00 Kitchen Nightmares USA 11:00 Amazing Medical Stories 12:00 Nightline 12:30 Comedy Inc-The Late Shift 6.00 Creo 6:30 Today 9:30 Mornings With Kerri-Anne 11.00 Heres Humphrey 11:30 News 12:00 Fresh Cooking With AWW 12.30 Holiday Showdown 1.30 Cricket - Australia v Sri Lanka 5:30 News 6:00 Cricket - Cont. 9.30 TBA 11.30 TBA 6:00 Christian City TV 6:30 Childrens Shows 12:00 George Lopez 12.30 Horseracing 4.00 2008 Ironman Round 4 5:00 Discover Downunder 5:30 Talk to the animals 6:00 Antiques Roadshow 6:30 News 7:00 Australias Funniest Home Video Show 8:00 TBA 10.30 Movie: The Missing (M,2003)
5:30 UEFA Champions League: Liverpool v Inter Milan 7.55 Overseas News 3:00 If Only 3:30 Classical Destinations: Prague 4:00 Business Report 4:30 The Journal 5:00 Newshour 6:00 Global Village 6:30 News 7:30 Food Safari 8:00 Inspiring Teachers: Ms Nirupa Badve 8:30 Dateline 9:30 News 10:00 Movie: Together 12:05 Movie: Alexandria... New York 5:30 UEFA Champions League: Arsenal v AC Milan 7.55 Overseas News 2:30 Dateline 3:30 German News 4.00 Business Report 4:30 The Journal 5:00 Newshour 6:00 Global Village 6:30 News 7.35 Inspector Rex 8:30 Unit One 9:35 News 10:05 The Movie Show 10:15 UEFA Champions League Hour 11.15 Movie: The Giraffes Neck 12.50 Movie: El Bonaerense 5:20 Overseas News 1:00 Wine Lovers Guide To Australia 1:30 To The Other Side 3:00 The Prodigal Son 3:30 Inside Australia: Footprints In The Sand 4.00 Business Report 4:30 The Journal 5:00 Newshour 6:00 Global Village 6:30 News 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8:30 French Beauty 9:30 News 10:00 Queer As Old Folk 11.00 Summer Clouds 12:45 Movie: Delivery 5:20 Overseas News 1:00 One Flat Thing Reproduced 1.30 Musical Renegades 2.30 Chopin Piano Music 2.35 Robert Capa 3:35 Looking For Mr Gill 4:30 Newshour 5:30 Mythbusters 6:30 News 7:30 Top Gear 8:35 Big Love 10:30 Movie: The Closet 12:00 SOSShorts On Screen 1:00 Swordsmen Of The Passes
Wednesday February 20 Thursday February 21 Friday February 22 Saturday February 23
5:00 rage 6:30 Childrens Shows 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacic Focus 11:30 Hymns Of Glory 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Message Stick 2:00 The War: A Very Fearful Time 3:00 The Genius Of Photography 4:00 The Michelangelo Code 4:50 Flickerfest: Slim Pickings 5:00 Sunday Arts 6:00 At The Movies 6:30 The Einstein Factor 7:00 News 7:30 Robin Hood 8:15 Creature Comforts 8:25 News 8:30 Miss Marple: Ordeal By Innocence 10:05 Compass 10:55 The Dali Dimension 11:50 Order In The House 12:50 Movie: The Mad Miss Manton (Pg,1938) 2:10 Teds Evolution 3:20 Message Stick

6:00 Choices 6:30 Childrens Shows 7:30 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 Kochies Business Builders 10:30 Infomercial 11:00 Australias Deadliest Destinations 12:00 Movie: Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (Pg,2004) 1:55 Movie: Beaches. (Pg,1988,R) 4:30 Trinny & Susannah Undress 5:30 Great South East 6:00 News 6:30 The Zoo 7:00 Bush Doctors 7:30 Kath & Kim 8:00 Samantha Who? 8:30 Greys Anatomy 9:30 Brothers & Sisters 10:30 Suburban Secrets 11:00 The First 48 12:00 Movie: Breathless (MA,1983,R) 2:00 Where The Volcanoes Roared 3:00 Guthy-renker Australia 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 NBC Meet The Press 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:00 Raggs 11:30 News 12:00 TBA 2:00 All Saints 3:00 Infomercial 4:00 Backyard Science 4:30 News 5:00 M*A*S*H 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home & Away 7:30 Border Security: Australias Front Line 8:00 Desperate Housewives 9:30 Dirty Sexy Money 10:30 Boston Legal 11:30 3D Rock 12:00 TBA 1:00 Auction Squad 2:00 Guthy-renker Australia 4:00 NBC Today 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:00 Raggs 11:30 News 12:00 Movie: The Spring (M,1999,R) 2:00 All Saints 3:00 Infomercial 4:00 Backyard Science 4:30 News 5:00 M*A*S*H 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home & Away 7:30 It Takes Two 9:30 All Saints 10:30 Life Begins 11:30 Cheaters 12:30 Six Degrees 1:30 Room For Improvement 2:00 Guthy-renker Australia 4:00 NBC Today
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No pavilion for Blackall show

The Blackall Show may go ahead this year with one of its major attractions mothballed if no steward can be found to run it. Barcoo Pastoral Society president Judy Atkinson said the pavilion would not open at this years show if no-one offered to be head steward. This will be very disappointing for many members of the community, Judy said. It means the school children wont be able to display their work. All the creative people in the district miss out on showing their talents, and for the many people who really enjoy ambling through
6:00 Rise and Shine 8:00 Sunday
6:30 Childrens Programs 10:00 Business Success 10:30 2008 Planet X Summer Games 11:00 NBL - South Dragons v Sydney Kings 12:00 Speed Machine 12.30 Do It 1:00 The Boutique 1.30 Cricket - Australia v India 5:30 News 6:00 Cricket - cont. 9.30 Underbelly 11:30 Movie: Play It To The Bone (AV15+, 1999) 6.00 Creo 6:30 Today 9:30 Mornings with Kerri-Anne 11:30 News 12:00 Fresh cooking with AWW 12:30 Movie: Defending Our Kids (M,2003) 2:30 Days Of Our Lives 3:30 Entertainment Tonight 4:00 Here Humphrey 4:30 Lockie Leonard 5:00 News 5:30 Bargain Hunt 6:00 Antique Roadshow 6:30 News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 Two And A Half Men 8:00 A Year With The Royal Family 9:00 CSI 10:00 CSI: NY 11.00 Nip/Tuck 12.00 Nightline 12.30 Stingers 6.00 Creo 6:30 Today 9:30 Mornings with Kerri-Anne 11:30 News 12:00 Fresh Cooking With AWW 12:30 Movie: Quick Change (M,1990) 2.30 Days Of Our Lives 3.30 Entertainment Tonight 4.00 Heres Humphrey 4:30 Lockie Leonard 5.00 News 5.30 Bargain Hunt 6.00Antiques Roadshow 6:30 News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 Two And A Half Men 8:00 Monster House 9:00 Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles 10:00 CSI: Miami 11.00 Sensing Murder 12.00 Nightline 12.30 The Avengers
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6:55 Overseas News 11:00 Treasures Of The World 11.15 Raising The Dead 12:00 2008 Australian Track Cycling Championships 1:00 Speedweek 2.00 World Rally Championships 2008 3.00 Football Asia 3:30 UEFA Champions League 2007/2008 4:00 Les Murrays Football Feature 5:00 The World Game 6:00 Thalassa 6:30 News 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8:30 First Flower 9:30 Movie: Salaam Namaste 12.10 Preservation 5:20 Overseas News 1:00 Food Lovers Guide To Australia 1:30 Endgame 2:30 Dateline 3:30 Cirque Du Soleils Solstrom 4:30 The Journal 5.00 Mythbusters 6.00 Global Village: Flavours Of France 6:30 News 7:30 Top Gear 8:30 The Movie Show 8.35 South Park 9:00 Drawn Together 9:30 News 10:00 Skins 10.55 Movie: Ong-Bak 12:45 Movie: Tears Of The Black Tiger 5:20 Overseas News 1:00 Movie: Sugar Times 2:55 Mums The Word 3:25 Delicious Orient 4:00 Business Report 4:30 The Journal 5:00 Newshour 6:00 Global Village 6:30 News 7:30 Extraordinary People 8.30 Indonesia 9:30 News 10.00 The Anatomy Of Evil 11:40 Movie: Breaking Up 1:45 Saturns Return
4:30 Movie: Rachel And The Stranger (Pg,1948) 6:00 Childrens Shows 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Pilot Guides 1:30 The Cook & The Chef 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Childrens Shows 6:00 Landline 6:30 Talking Heads 7:00 ABC News 7:30 The 7:30 Report 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:20 Media Watch 9:35 Thunderheads 10:35 Lateline 11:10 Lateline Business 11:35 Dragons Alive! 12:35 Parliament Question Time 1:25 Movie: The Hunchback Of Notre Dame (Pg,1939) 3:25 Bowls World Championships 2008 4:30 Movie: The Magnicent Ambersons (G,1942) 6:00 Childrens Shows 11:00 Grand Designs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 The Einstein Factor 1:00 The New Inventors 1:30 Catalyst 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Childrens Shows 6:05 Time Team 7:00 News 7:30 The 7:30 Report 8:00 Chopper Rescue 8:30 Brat Camp 9:30 Foreign Correspondent 10:00 Artscape: IOU: Lloyd Rees 10:30 Lateline 11:05 Lateline Business 11:35 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Parliament Question Time 1:30 Psychic Investigators 2:25 Movie: Sinbad The Sailor (G,1947)
Bill Glassons commitment to rural and remote health, and to the eye health of Indigenous people, has seen him appointed an Ofcer (AO) in the General Division of the Order of Australia. Dr Glasson, who owns Coopers Run in the Blackall shire, is based in Brisbane but has been running a clinic covering Blackall, Barcaldine, Longreach and Winton for 14 years. He is actively involved in many professional medical organisations which, along with his chairmanship of the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee, displays his passionate belief that the bush should have equal or better services to people in the cities. Dr Glasson told the Longreach Leader upon receiving his Australia Day honour that the bush was still the heart of the country. If the people in the bush dont have equity in access to services such as health, education or telecommunications, its like they are second class citizens, so if we dont stand up for them, theyll get second class services.
Honour for Bill Glasson
the pavilion admiring the entries, this wont happen. If anyone, or even a couple of people, in the community are interested in taking on the position as head steward of the pavilion, they should contact Judy Atkinson, show president on 4657 5985 or Kerry Lloyd, show secretary on 4657 5007. Showtime is fast approaching in other areas. Judy said preparations were well underway for the 93rd annual show. This years show will be on one day, Sunday, May 4. Entertainment for the younger show participants will be provided by The Rainbows, whose activities
Blackall CWA red up
The Blackall CWA is red up for another busy year and are hoping to host the Ian McNamara Say GDay tour in Blackall on Monday, February 18 at the CWA Hall. March 8 will be another big day for the group when it celebrates International Womens Day. Due to the large success of Stalls Day last year the CWA has decided to hold another one this year on Saturday, April 19, which it sees as an opportunity for buying birthday presents, Mothers Day gifts, or to do early Christmas shopping. People wishing to have a stall should contact either Lavina Anderson or Rebecca Parry. Each year the CWA puts a country under the microscope to endeavour to learn a little about other countries. This year members will be learning about Mongolia and the 2009 country of study is Madagascar. The CWA is also promoting the UN International Year of the Potato, as this humble vegetable will play a huge role in improving food security and poverty alleviation. In less than two decades, China has become the worlds top potato producer, ahead of Russia, Europe and the US. (Sourced from the Dec/Jan edition of The Queensland Countrywoman).
Judy takes show society reins
include face painting, a workshop for all the budding circus performers to perfect their circus skills, and for those who like to boogie it up on the dance oor, there will be a dance competition with prizes. Radical Reptiles will be bringing a collection of snakes and lizards for viewing at a safe distance, but still close enough to send a shiver up your spine. The evening entertainment also promises to be exciting, according to Judy, with a motorbike demonstration, a fashion parade, a bull ride and music.
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Judy Atkinson is the person in charge of the Barcoo Pastoral Society for the 2008 show, taking over from Martin Lloyd at the annual general meeting last year. Judy had been the Societys vice president, a position which is now unlled. Staying on as secretary and treasurer are Kerry Lloyd and Lesley Heatley. In his outgoing report, Martin told the Society that hosting the state sheep show had been a highlight for the year. Another shining light was the introduction of a new section, the commercial replacement heifer trial, the brainchild of Ashley Loveday. Ashley and Mark already have ideas on how to improve and extend it for the future, Martin said. The prime lamb section was also commended for its new look which attracted exhibitors from all round the region. The Society was heartened to see stud cattle exhibiting again and an improvement in sideshow numbers, despite rising fuel costs. It was also pleasing to note more trade displays in attendance, said Martin.
Programs correct at time of printing but may change owing to unforeseen circumstances
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On October 3 last year Blackall primary school student Xenobia Martin ew to Melbourne as one of six children chosen Australia-wide to be on the pre-school board of directors for the toy giant FisherPrice. Xenobia won the competition to become a board member after seeing it on television, and wanted to become a part of the decisionmaking process for the toy-making giant. In her entry form she stated that adults really dont know what toys kids love because theyre just not kids, and after a few phone interviews she was informed that she had been chosen to perform the prestigious role of CEO for 2008. Xenobia and the ve other youngsters aged from four to six arrived in luxury at the FisherPrice headquarters in a stretch Hummer fully equipped with chocolates, lollies and soft drink. After arriving they walked the red carpet in front of camera crews where they then met with Kate Langbroek, a media personality from The Panel who held the board meeting, and the managing director of Mattel from the United States. They presented their own toy ideas and a model of their own creation and spent the rest of the day testing out the new range of toys for 2008. After interviews with Today Tonight and giving their opinions on which toys they thought were going to be a hit, the tired but excited youngsters were presented with a $1000 cheque for their work on the day. The competition will be held again in 2008 where new board members will be chosen for 2009. Fisher-Price marketing manager Megan Reay said it was crucial there were children on the companys board. Having child members on the board will help the company listen more closely and better represent its core market, Ms Reay said.
X enobia prepares for a busy day at the ofce as C E O of toy giant F isherP rice.
-- by Jo Martin
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4:30 Movie: Room Service (G,1938) 6:00 Childrens Shows 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 Talking Heads 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Childrens Shows 6:00 Rick Steins French Odyssey 6:30 The Cook And The Chef 7:00 ABC News 7:30 The 7.30 Report 8:00 The New Inventors 8:30 Spicks & Specks 9:00 Little Britain Aboard 9:35 That Mitchell And Webb Look 10:05 At The Movies 10:35 Lateline 11:10 Lateline Business 11:40 Taggart 12:50 Parliament Question Time 1:50 Movie: Pan-Americana (G,1945) 3:25 National Press Club Address 4:30 Movie: The Body Snatcher (Pg,1945) 6:00 Childrens Shows 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Rocket Man (F) 1:30 Collectors 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Childrens Shows 6:10 Grand Designs 7:00 News 7:30 The 7.30 Report 8:00 Catalyst 8:35 Life On Mars 9:35 Soul Deep 10:25 Lateline 11:00 Lateline Business 11:30 Live From Abbey Road 12:20 Bodies 1:20 Parliament Question Time 2:20 Land Of The Morning Star 3:20 Israel And The Arabs (F) 4:30 Movie: The Life Of The Party (G,1937) 6:00 Childrens Shows 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 MDA 1:30 Spicks & Specks 2:30 Vivian Bullwinkel: An Australian Heroine 3:00 Childrens Shows 6:00 Message Stick 6:30 Can We Help? 7:00 News 7:30 Stateline 8:00 Collectors 8:30 Dalziel And Pascoe (M*) 10:15 My Family 10:45 Lateline 11:35 Little Miss Jocelyn (M*) 12:00 Triple j tv 12:30 Good Game 1:00 rage (M) 5:00 rage 8:00 rage: Guest Programmer 9:00 Triple j tv With The Doctor 10:00 Of Live At The Basement 11:00 Bowls World Championships 2008 12:00 Stateline 12:30 Australian Story 12:30 Foreign Correspondent 1:30 Can We Help? 2:00 Movie: Fighting Man Of The Plains (Pg,1949) 3:30 Agony Aunts With Clive Robertson (F) 4:00 Basketball: WNBL 2007/08: Adelaide Vs Christchurch 5:30 Tycoon Toys (F) 6:00 Goodnight Sweetheart 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 News 7:30 Doc Martin 8:25 News 8:30 The Bill 10:05 News 10:10 Murphys Law 11:40 rage (M)
Barcoo Independent TV Guide February 13 - 16 ABC SEVEN Imparja SBS

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:00 Raggs 11:30 News 12:00 Movie: McBride: Tune In For Murder (M) 2:00 All Saints 3:00 Infomercial 4:00 Backyard Science 4:30 News 5:00 M*A*S*H 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home & Away 7:30 RSPCA Animal Rescue 8:00 The Real Seachange 8:30 Lewis 10:30 Forensic Investigators 11:30 Cheaters 12:30 Room For Improvement 1:00 Auction Squad 2:00 Guthy-renker Australia 4:00 NBC Today 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:00 Raggs 11:30 News 12:00 Movie: Love, Murder & Deceit (M,1996,R) 2:00 All Saints 3:00 Infomercial 4:00 Backyard Science 4:30 News 5:00 M*A*S*H 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home & Away 7:30 The Amazing Race 8:30 Out Of The Question 9:00 Family Guy 9:30 Lost 10:30 Amercian Dad 11:00 Beauty And The Geek 12:00 The Marvels Of Madagascar 1:00 Auction Squad 2:00 Guthy-renker Australia 4:00 NBC Today 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:00 Raggs 11:30 News 12:00 Movie: Captain Corellis Mandolin (M,2001,R) 3:00 Infomercial 4:00 Backyard Science 4:30 News 5:00 M*A*S*H 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home & Away 7:30 2008 NAB Cup 10:30 Famous Presents Hollywood Uncensored 11:00 Movie: Mr Majestyk (M,R) 1:00 The Living Will Envy The Dead 2:00 Guthy-renker Australia 3:00 NBC Today 5:00 Childrens Shows 12:00 Famous Presents Hollywood Uncensored 12:30 King Of The Hill 1:00 V8 Xtra 2:00 Sevens Motorsport 5:00 Creek To Coast 5:30 Queensland Weekender 6:00 News 6:30 Heartbeat x 2 8:40 The Vicar Of Dibley 9:10 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries 11:10 Movie: Dark Blue (AV,2003) 1:30 Movie: Anybodys Nightmare (M,2001,R) 3:30 It Is Written 4:00 Guthy-renker Australia 5:00 Dateline NBC 6:00 Creo 6:30 Today 9:30 Mornings with Kerri-Anne 11:30 News 12:00 Fresh Cooking with AWW 12.30 Movie: The Hollywood Moms Mystery (M,2004) 2.30 Days Of Our Lives 3.30 Entertainment Tonight 4.00 Heres Humphrey 4.30 Lockie Leonard 5:00 News 5:30 Bargain Hunt 6:00 Antiques Roadshow 6:30 News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 Two And A Half Men 8:00 The Chopping Block 9:00 Underbelly 11:00 Ramsays Kitchen Nightmares 12.00 Nightline 12:30 Water Rats
6:00 Creo 6:30 Today 9.30 Mornings with Kerri-Anne 11:30 News 12:00 Fresh Cooking With AWW 12.30 Movie: Girl With A Pearl Earring (Pg,2003) 2.30 Days Of Our Lives 3.30 Entertainment Tonight 4.00 Heres Humphrey 4.30 Lockie Leonard 5:00 News 5:30 Bargain Hunt 6:00 Antiques Roadshow 6:30 News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 Two And A Half Men 8:00 Getaway 9:00 RPA 10:00 Kitchen Nightmares USA 11.00 Amazing Medical Stories 11:30 Rapid Response 12:30 Comedy Inc The Late Shift
6:00 Creo 6.30 Today 9:30 Mornings with Kerri-Anne 11:00 Heres Humphrey 11.30 News 12:00 Fresh Cooking With AWW 12.30 Holiday Showdown 1.30 Days Of Our Lives 2.30 Entertainment Tonight 3.00 Cricket - Australia v Sri Lanka 6:30 News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 Cricket - cont. 10.45 Nightline 11.15 Movie: A Divided Heart (M,2005) 6:00 Christian City TV 6:30 Childrens Shows 12:00 George Lopez 12.30 Surf Sport 2007 ASP Tour Review 1.30 Lightning Strikes 2.30 2008 Ironman Round 3 4.30 Malcolm In The Middle 5:00 Discover Downunder 5:30 Talk To The Animals 6:00 Antiques Roadshow 6:30 News 7:00 Australias Funniest Home Video Show 8:00 Movie: The Sundowners (G,1960) 10.45 Movie: Two Weeks Notice (Pg,R)
5:20 Overseas News 1:00 Movie: Children Of The Marshland 3.00 Nest 3:30 Classical Destinations 4:00 Business Report 4:30 The Journal 5:00 Newshour 6:00 Global Village 6:30 News 7:30 Food Safari 8:00 Inside Australia: Inspiring Teachers 8:30 Dateline 9:30 News 10:00 Movie: The Son Of The Bride 12.10 Movie: Old New Borrowed And Blue 5:20 Overseas News 1:00 Australian Biography: Bill Mollison 1:30 Big Men; Bigger Dreams: Australian Wrestlers 2:30 Dateline 3:30 Missing: Red Cross Trace 4.00 Business Report 4:30 The Journal 5:00 Newshour 6:00 Global Village 6:30 News 7:35 Inspector Rex 8:30 Unit One 9:30 News 10:05 The Movie Show 10:15 Movie: Movie: Kissed By Winter 11:40 Movie: Les Boys III 5:20 Overseas News 1:00 Wine Lovers Guide To Australia 1:30 The Education Of Shelby Knox 2:45 Panorama 3.00 Always A Visitor 3:30 The Lore Of Love 4.00 Business Report 4:30 The Journal 5:00 Newshour 6:00 Global Village 6:30 News 7:30 Donkey In Lahore 8:30 The Bunker 9:30 News 10:00 Do Communists Have Better Sex? 11.00 Movie: Sexy Boys 12:35 Movie: 4th Floor 5:20 Overseas News 1:00 Elektra 3.00 The Devils Music 4.00 Click! A Short History Of Cameras: 4:30 Newshour 5:30 Tribe: Sanema 6:30 News 7:30 Mythbusters 8:30 Iron Chef 9:20 The Movie Show 9.30 Movie: Mr Average 11.10 Roll 12:00 SOSShorts On Screen 1:00 Swordsmen Of The Passes
Wednesday February 13 Thursday February 14 Friday February 15 Saturday February 16
5:00 rage 6:30 Childrens Shows 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacic Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise 12:00 Landline 1:00 Best Of Gardening Australia 1:30 Message Stick 2:00 The War: A Necessary War 3:00 The Genius Of Photography 4:00 The Michelangelo Code 4:50 Deluge 5:00 Sunday Arts 6:00 She Sells Seashells 6:30 The Einstein Factor 7:00 News 7:30 Robin Hood 8:15 Creature Comforts 8:25 News 8:30 Miss Marple: Towards Zero 10:05 Compass 10:50 Josephine Baker In Colour 11:45 Movie: Call Out The Marines (G,1942) 12:55 Movie: On Dangerous Ground (M*,1952) 2:20 Movie: Angel Face (Pg,1953) 3:50 Songs Of Praise 4:30 Movie: A Likely Story (G,1947) 6:00 Childrens Shows 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Pilot Guides 1:30 The Cook & The Chef 2:00 The Bill 3:00 Childrens Shows 6:00 Landline 6:30 Talking Heads 7:00 ABC News 7:30 The 7:30 Report 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Jihad Sheilas 9:35 Apollo 11: The Untold Story 10:30 Lateline 11:05 Lateline Business 11:35 Dragons Alive! 12:25 Movie: Mary Of Scotland (G,1949) 2:30 Movie: Stagecoach Kid (G,1949) 3:30 Bowls: Champion Of Champions 2007 : Mens Final 4:30 Movie: Playmates (G,1941) 6:00 Childrens Shows 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 The Einstein Factor 1:00 The New Inventors 1:30 Ice Shelf 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Childrens Shows 6:05 Time Team 7:00 News 7:30 The 7:30 Report 8:00 Chopper Rescue 8:30 Brat Camp 9:30 Foreign Correspondent 10:00 Artscape: IOU: Mary Hardy 10:30 Lateline 11:05 Lateline Business 11:35 Jihad Sheilas 12:40 Parliament Question Time 1:40 Psychic Investigators 2:10 Movie: Kitty Foyle (Pg,1940) 4:00 NSW Land Council In Review

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QantasLink has been awarded new air service contracts by the Queensland government, which will allow the company to continue to serve western and far north Queensland communities for a further ve years. Qantas Group general manager, Regional Airline, Mr Narendra Kumar said the contracts, which were being renewed for the third time, covered services from Brisbane to Longreach, Barcaldine and Blackall, among others. Over the past ve years QantasLink has increased capacity and passenger numbers on Queensland regional routes by over 50 percent in response to strong growth from both the states tourism and business sectors, according to Mr Kumar. The announcement is good news for locals such as Simon and Christine Campbell, who have been regular users of the service for a number of years. In a submission to the state government, they commented on the importance they saw it bringing to the business, economic, social and medical lives of western residents, particularly those in smaller towns. We strongly support the continuation of daily or alternate daily air services to the ports of Blackall and Barcaldine and regard these as an essential part of ongoing community and business development, permitting rural residents with skills or needs to fully engage with the rest of the Australian community, Simon said. He added that well-trained local agencies to take bookings and turn aircraft around on the ground were critical to the maintenance of the system. QantasLink has committed to increased services and capacity, the introduction of new resident fares and some fare reductions, and reduced travel times with the introduction of new 72-seat Bombardier Q400 aircraft on key services to Longreach. Under the new ve-year contract, the Longreach/Barcaldine/ Blackall route will see an 18 percent increase in capacity or an additional 159 seats per week, and one additional return service
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B u s c o n tra c t to B la c k a ll re n e w e d
New ve-year contracts provided under the Queensland governments regional transport initiative - qconnect were announced by Transport Minister John Mickel this week. Most of the contracts commenced on January 1 but the new central Queensland services would start on April 1. Through qconnect, long distance bus services will be better integrated with other passenger transport services - such as regional air routes, QR trains and other buses - to make it as easy as possible to travel around regional Queensland, Mr Mickel said. The government will contribute more than $2.9 million each year to the cost of operating these services - a 21 percent increase over the contribution for the expiring contracts, Mr Mickel said. Many small towns and villages have no other means of public transport. Someone living in those communities who doesnt drive a car would rely on the coach service to get to a major regional centre for shopping, medical, education or other services. Greyhound Australia has been awarded the contract to continue with the Mount Isa - Brisbane route and
per week, increasing the number of return services per week from Brisbane to nine. The Q400 aircraft will operate three direct weekly return services from Longreach to Brisbane, reducing ight time by 20 percent to less than two hours, while return services from Brisbane to Barcaldine and Blackall will be retained at three per week each. There will be new residents-only fares, reducing the lowest fare from Barcaldine and Blackall to Brisbane to $139. The changes take effect from April 1. State government Minister Desley Boyle said the government would invest $4.8 million every year to ensure that fares are kept at affordable levels on all routes and to guarantee services are viable in areas of low demand. Ms Boyle said that because of improved route viability and increased patronage, ve of the 10 routes would not require government subsidies. This compared with the existing contracts where all but two routes required subsidies.
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AUDIOLOGIST: Mrs. Jenny Stevens - Longreach 12th-14th March. Ph: Patti Smith Longreach Hospital 46 584735. CARDIAC SPECIALIST TEAM: Ph: 46 543 277 for an appointment. CHILD HEALTH AND ADULT/ CHILD HEARING TESTS: The Child Health Nurse - Blackall Monday 18th February & 3rd of March. Ph: Blackall Hospital on 46 50 77 00 Referrals required for hearing tests. COMMUNITY HEALTH INDIGENOUS HEALTH, QIDDI & SOCIAL WORKERS: Ph: Longreach Community Health Service 46 583 344. CONTINENCE ADVISOR: Ph: Joanne de Vries on 46583622. DIETICIAN: Cancelled until further notice. DERMATOLOGIST: Dr David Leslie visiting in February 2008. Appointments at Black Stump Surgery on 46 574 677. EMOTIONAL & SOCIAL WELL BEING TEAM: Ph: 46 581 928 for details. ENT (Ears, Nose, and Throat): Dr Maurice Stevens visiting Longreach 12th-14th March, 2008. Ph: Patti Smith Longreach Hospital 46 584 735. GASTROENTEROLOGIST: Dr Stevenson -Referrals required. Ph: Patti Smith Longreach Hospital 4658 4735. GYNAECOLOGIST and OBSTETRIC: New Lady Doctor visiting Blackall 26th May, 2008. Referral required. Ph: Blackall Hospital for an
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Blackall State School welcomes new principal

Visit Blackall on a needs basis. Phone 1300 364 277 RESPIRATORY PHYSICIAN: Dr Simon Bowler Longreach 21st and 22nd February. Ph: Patti Smith Longreach Hospital 46 584 735. SURGEON: Cancelled until further notice. SPEECH THERAPIST: Ph: Erika Healy 46 527 951 WELL WOMENS CLINIC NURSE: Louise Cameron - Blackall 19th February. Ph: Blackall Hospital 46 50 77 00 to register on a waiting list. WELL WOMENS CLINIC DOCTOR: Dr Louise Russell - Blackall 5th and 6th March. Ph: Blackall Hospital on 46 507 700 to register on waiting list.
Leonie Lyons from theABC interviewing Bob W ilson outside the VIC on Tuesday January 26. (P hoto - Z ane B ojack)
The new principal of the Blackall State School, Peter Lund has expressed his delight in being appointed here, saying it was a good school and he had enthusiastic people keen to help students achieve their best. Peter has had extensive experience in Education Queensland with several years in country schools, being qualied as a mathematics and history teacher as well as being mathematics Head of Department in three schools. He has also worked as a deputy in middle and high schools, been an ofcer responsible for school improvement in a district with 61 schools, and worked in EQs head ofce for a year, collecting and reporting statistics on all state schools. Highlights of his career include being the chief moderator for mathematics for the state, working on writing and consulting in mathematics syllabuses from P10, being a teacher representative
for six years on the committee that implemented the OP system, as well as chairing district moderation processes. Helping students achieve to the very best of their ability but having fun doing it is a passion for Peter. Learning should be an enjoyable process, setting up good habits for the rest of life where in this day and age we need to continue to learn throughout life, said Peter. To this end I have established and encouraged initiatives to help students explore the areas of creativity and ability, usually based around mathematical ideas but not in a traditional context. Peters other interests include woodworking, photography and sport. Joining Peter as new staff at the Blackall State School in 2008 are year 4/5 teacher Alison FlemingLeach, Peter Ossipow for HPE, and Peter Ward as manual arts teacher.
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M r P eter Lund, M iss A lison F lem ing-Leach and M r P eter O ssipow are new staff m em bers at the B lackall S tate S chool
Students are settling into school routines with the recommencement of school for 2008 at St Josephs. The school is operating four classes again this year with the new Prep/1 students getting used to school life under the care of Miss Munro and Mrs V. Miss Suthers is teaching year 2/3 and enjoying her third year in Blackall. Mrs Kent has settled into year 4/5 and her students are busily collecting insects and maggots as they investigate life cycles this term. In year 6/7, we welcome a new teacher, Miss Emma Martin. Emma is a graduate teacher who comes from Manilla near Tamworth. *** Telephone lessons began this week for Blackall cluster students with the Longreach School of Distance Education, and year six students are already preparing for their rst mini-school of the year. In a change from the usual schedule, LSODE students will be having their annual swim carnival in term 4 rather than this term, due to the redevelopment of the Longreach pool. Blackall families will join in with Family Day activities on February 15, with pool games after lunch at the AACC Longreach campus pool. Students will be able to try out for a school team then or use club times. Lochie Rooney is Boree house captain for 2008. The rst Blackall cluster for the year is on February 26.
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M iss S am antha M unro, M r Jam ie E m erick, M rs M oira K ent (back) M iss S ally S uthers and M iss E m m a M artin (front) are the teaching staff for S t Josephs in 2008.
G etting ready for prep in 2008 at the B lackall S tate S chool (P hoto - Jo M artin The Barcoo Independent, Friday, February 8, 2008- Page 9
Cane toad sighted in Blackall

The rst recorded sighting of a cane toad in Blackall has been made. On February 1 Bill Krieg found a dead toad in Cobbs Paddock on the edge of town that had been run over the previous evening. Bill, who grew up in areas infested with cane toads in north Queensland, said the specimen he found was a large female. Local DNRW Lands Protection Ofcer Geoff Swan said he had heard reports they were close to Blackall but had not seen any in town himself. They have been moving steadily south, along the Alice River, so it was a matter of time until they came to Blackall, he said. Anne Sprague, who lives in the northern part of the Blackall shire, at Neverfail, said cane toads have been present there for around 10 years. I cant say were inundated with them; they seem to get to a point, she said. We always see a lot more around our dams. Anne said she used to see a lot of dead goannas which she attributed to them eating toads. Its only in the last couple of years weve started seeing live ones again. She commented that the cold weather seemed to knock them around, noting that they often found toads comatose on their front lawn on winter mornings. Geoff said the two main impacts cane toads were likely to have on Blackall were to dogs and cats, and to native wildlife. People should keep an eye on their pets, which might try and eat them, he said. There is also concern that we may lose native species when they colonise an area. According to a DNRW pest fact sheet, animals that use waterholes as retreat sites during the dry season are especially vulnerable, as toads will congregate here in large numbers. Bill Krieg said he had written to the council asking it to react immediately by trapping adults. I would suggest that council immediately start manufacturing traps and placing them in strategic locations in an effort to gauge the extent of the invasion, he said. Our particular environment is generally not conducive to breeding, although the constant running water from the water treatment plant and the relief valve present a major problem. There is plenty of evidence suggesting communities that react proactively can prevent or at least delay the onslaught. Bill said he had drained his tailwater dam at his irrigation plot and couldnt see any tadpoles, which is the only species in Australia that is pure black. Up to 35 000 eggs at a time are laid in long strings rather than in the foamy clusters that frogs lay. Geoff said that because Bufo marinus was not a declared pest it was hard for the department to do anything but encouraged local people to control them. Traps are one alternative anything people can do would help, he said. People should use humane methods of disposal such as freezing. A spokesperson for the Blackall Shire Council said the matter would be discussed at its February 12 meeting.
BLACKALL TENNIS CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 16 February 2008 3pm at the Clubhouse
In 2008 we would like to focus on a theme a month for health promotion and information. February 4 is World Cancer Day. I am sure cancer has touched many families and people we know. Useful fact sheets and resources are available from www. cancer.org.au This fortnight we will be looking at health prevention for men. Please read the information sheet and act on the relevant areas to improve your health and potential morbidity potential. The health board located outside of the IGA (proudly sponsored by the Hospital Axillary) has information about visiting
Blackall Hospital Health News

specialists and services. This will also be published fortnightly in the Barcoo Independent. Pregnant women, dont forget your antenatal care with your GP or obstetrician. We offer a midwives clinic at the hospital which can assist with care, education and the booking-in process. Appointments can be made via the administration of the hospital on 4650 7700 or visit the administration department. Longreach Hospital does require you now to book in by 24 weeks. The midwives can assist with this process. With school starting, just a
Look after number one a cancer prevention plan for men

Keep an eye on yourself Finding cancer early offers one of the best chances to cure the disease. See your doctor straight away if you notice any unusual changes. Look for: Lumps, sores or ulcers that dont heal Unusual changes in your testicles changes in shape, consistency or lumpiness Coughs that dont go away or show blood, a hoarseness that hangs around A loss in weight that cant be explained Moles that have changed shape, size or colour, or bleed Blood in a bowel motion Persistent changes in toilet habits Urinary problems or changes. These symptoms can also be related to more common, less serious health problems. The question of prostate screening Prevention of prostate cancer is difcult as we dont know what causes it. Currently, routine screening of men with no symptoms using the Prostate Specic Antigen (PSA) blood test is not universally recommended, however you may choose to have this test if you wish. A digital rectal examination (DRE) may also be used to feel the prostate for any changes. Before making a decision, discuss the benets and risks of PSA testing with your doctor. Prostate cancer is rare in men aged less than 50 years. Your family history and age will affect your risk of prostate cancer. If prostate cancer is diagnosed, men are left with the difcult decision of whether or not to have treatment. Cure rates for prostate cancer are improving, but side effects from treatment can impact your quality of life. Be aware of changes in your testicles Although testicular cancer is rare, it is one of the most common cancers in young men aged between 15 and 45 years. The causes of this cancer are unclear, but a man who has had an undescended testicle is at an increased risk. There are no screening tests offered, but it is one of the most curable cancers if found early. Be aware of what is normal for you and if you see or feel any differences in your testicles, see your doctor. Dont let embarrassment get in the way. Ask about screening for bowel cancer. Early detection of bowel cancer signicantly improves chances of successful treatment. Your risk of bowel cancer increases with age. About 15% of people have known risk factors which put them at increased risk. If you fall into this category your doctor will talk to you about regular screening. A national screening program using the faecal occult blood test (FOBT) for people aged 55 and 65 will commence in mid 2006. FOBT detects hidden blood in faeces. Make lifestyle changes About 50 percent of cancers
reminder about immunizations. This applies especially to 4 year olds. This is the most likely one that is forgotten by families. Immunizations are available at the Blackstump Medical Centre, Child Health clinics (fortnightly) ring 4650 7700 or the Blackall Hospital by appointment with Suzanne Russell or Glory Baker. There will be changes to the schedule after March 1, 2008. School immunization will begin in February for year 8, 9 and 10. Information will be sent home via the school. Keep well and healthy, Glory Baker, DON, Blackall Hospital.
--by Sally Cripps
B ill K rieg found B lackalls rst recorded sighting of a canetoad on F ebruary 1.
O most beautiful ower 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 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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including cancer of the lung, skin, bowel, mouth, throat and liver could be prevented by making positive lifestyle changes. Stop smoking - lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Australian men. If you are a smoker, make a real attempt to Quit. Call the Quitline on 13 7848 (13 QUIT) for free advice. Be SunSmart protect yourself in the sun and take care not to burn. Stay in Shape aim for a healthy body weight Move Your Body be physically active for at least 30 minutes most days (preferably all) Eat for Health choose a varied diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables. Avoid Alcohol try alcohol free days and non-alcoholic drinks The Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20
Louise C am pbell w aitng to be interview ed by Leonie Lyons from the ABC. Jodie van de W etering, the online producer w as posting pictures and text to the ABC w ebsite as they w ere going, w hich is the rst tim e its been done from an outside broadcast in country Q ueensland. (P hoto - Z ane B ojack)
Queensland Governors Visit Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce, AC will be visiting Blackall on Sunday March 2, 2008 and Monday March 3, 2008. A community reception has been planned for Sunday March 2, 2008 along with other community functions and a town tour. Further information on the Governors visit will be available in the next edition. Farewell to Blackall Shire Party Expressions of Interest Council will be hosting a Community Party on March 14, 2008 to recognise and farewell Blackall Shire Council and are seeking input from individuals and/or groups who may wish to hold an activity and/or stall at the party which will be held at the Blackall Showgrounds Complex. Expressions of Interest and further information can be obtained from the Council Ofce. Australia Day Awards Council congratulates the winners of the 2008 Blackall Shire Australia Day Awards; Australia Day Citizen of the Year - David Jackson Australia Day Young Citizen of the Year - Lisa Goodman Australia Day Community Event of the Year - Anglican and Combined Churches Christmas Tree Festival Australia Day Sports Person of the Year - Kellie Harlow Australia Day Junior Sports Person of the Year - Matthew Wemyss Australia Day Cultural Award Heartland Festival Committee Christmas Lights Competition Winners. Spirit of Christmas - Don Hayman Best Home and Garden - Lloyd Marsh
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Best Illumination - Trevor and Tracy Brown Best Night Decoration - Harley Kowald-Dawson Best Decorated Business House Mollys Hair Design, Seymours Highly Commended - Col and Debbie Morris, Kenneth and Eleanor Lawson, Pam and Bob Carolan, Steven and Lorraine Bird Shire Roads Following the recent ooding and heavy rainfall across the Shire, council asks residents to take extra care when driving on rural roads within the shire. With an extensive road network it will take time to attend to damaged areas and residents are asked to be patient and drive carefully. Rate Notices Issued Ratepayers are hereby notied that notices for the half year ending June 30, 2008, have been posted to the registered owners of all land within the Blackall Shire. Discount period will close on Wednesday February 20, 2008. Any person not having received a notice may obtain a duplicate copy on application to Councils Rates Ofcer. Feral and Un-homed Cat Eradication Program Council is undertaking a feral and un-homed cat eradication program around Blackall during the week February 25-29, 2008 to control the number of feral and un-homed cats. Please be advised that pet owners will need to keep pets in their own yard during this period and that Council recommends that a collar is worn by their pets as cats caught wearing a collar will be released. Further to this Council will also offer, during this period only, the opportunity for pet owners to surrender any unwanted pets Left:LisaGoodmancelebrateswinning onAustraliaDaywithgrandmotherDot M arks and auntAnette Richardson. Right:FatherBruceLittleandRevBeth ONeillacceptthecombinedchurches award from M ayor Les W heelhouse and M rs C athy W heelhouse. (P hotos-K A very) (not limited to cats) to Council, for removal at no charge to the owner. Illegal Dumping in the Shire Residents of Blackall are reminded that the only place legally available for the dumping of any waste including green waste (lawn clipping, branches etc) is at the Blackall Rubbish Dump situated along Evora Road the dumping of green waste at Fallisss Crossing along Daisy Street or along the Jericho Road or in any place other then the Council Rubbish Dump is illegal and Council will take appropriate action against individuals found to be dumping in this areas. Water Restriction Hours From October 1 to April 30 sprinklers are banned between the hours of 10.00 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Friday. No water restrictions are in force over the weekends. Be WaterWise save money, energy and the environment WaterWise Tip: Use a broom rather than a hose to clean the driveway. Council Meetings The next Ordinary Meeting of Council is scheduled for Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at the Council Chambers commencing at 9.15am. Council meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month. Meetings are open to the public. Blackall-Tambo Regional Council - Local Transition Committee The next Meeting of the Blackall-Tambo Regional Council Local Transition Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at the Tambo Shire Council Boardroom commencing at 2.00pm. Meetings are open to the public.
The Walker family at Gowan tipped 808 pts (202mm) out of their gauge in the 12 hour period from 6pm on Thursday, January 17, making a total of 1696 pts (424mm) in 48 hours. Colin and Roslyn Wood nearby at Koondoo measured 5 inches (125mm) in the six hours from 6 to 11pm and 9 inches for the whole day. Further west, Terrick, owned by the Pearson family, had 816 pts (204mm) in 24 hours. Colin Wood said the water level in Hope Creek was about 30 cm higher than 1990 levels at Koondoo. He measured 1270 pts (317.5mm) for the week and said it was the rst time hed been able to tell people hed had a foot of rain. Blackalls big rain event began on Wednesday, January 16, when Tilbury station north of Blackall measured 972 pts (243mm), a record fall for this time of year. Kelley Walker described the storm at Gowan as relentless.
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continued from page 1 has been raised with the both the federal and state governments by Agforce Up to $100 000 for restocking and/or meeting carry-on requirements to a cumulative total of not more than $150 000 is currently available, but Agforce is lobbying for this to be lifted to $1 million. We are not asking for handouts these loans will be repaid in full, said AgForce chief executive ofcer Brett de Hayr. All we are requesting is bigger loans that reect the scale of modern agriculture, he said. A database to record lost and found livestock is now operating. The DPI&Fs biosecurity ofcers will assist with stock identication using the Brands Registrar and National Livestock Identication System. To report lost stock, or for more information on disaster assistance for primary producers and animal welfare, contact the Disaster Recovery Hotline 1800 440 074 or visit www.thepremier.qld.gov.au
With no television or internet reception available by satellite because of the intense cloud cover she said they had no clear picture of what was happening. We thought we were on the edge of the rainband so what happened was a big shock, Kelley said. They recovered small sh from puddles around the house and from their gutters, which have been frozen for identication. The Walkers were able to nish their shearing on the following Monday, with a shearing team of seven on site throughout the rain. We had the sheep close to the shed so the kids went out on foot and rounded them up, Kelley said. Cr Wheelhouse said it was too early to know the full extent of stock losses, infrastructure damage and damage to shire roads, but said that council staff had been busy making assessments. The ooding will be very benecial in the long run, certainly better than a ve year drought. The issue of longer term loans
THANK YOU
The Butler and Paton families from Athol Station would like to thank the many people who assisted in the clean up efforts after the oods. Also thank-you to all who phoned to offer practical assistance and to those that rang to support us during this time.
Jo and M andy Cripps,on board a speedboat, crossing the main channelofthe Barcoo River at M elrose at the ood peak, with the river at a depth of 6.8m at that point.
Please accept our heartfelt thanks.
Dear Residents, Due to the ever increasing prevalence of dangerous surf conditions in the Blackall region the council has appointed a surf life saver. He is available to discuss your fears and give general advice 24/7. Included in this notice is a photo to assist in recognising him in times of emergency. (Really, its Alan Soxsmith whos probably let the aroma of the Barcoo River go to his head!)
G lenn C hurchills N ational Party cam paign poster for the recent federal election sm iles on the Barcoo R iver ood on the outskirts of B lackall.
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T he M elrose hom estead, perched on the edge of the ood, taken not long after the B arcoo R iver peaked there. A lthough the house dam w as totally surrounded by w ater it w as a calm backw ater w ith no hard current so A n aerial view of the B arcoo R iver threatening the outskirts of there w as no dam age to the bank. (P hoto - H H eath) B lackall. (P hoto - K D avison) P addocks begin to em erge from com bined the effects
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Jo and M andy C ripps on their boogie boards, checking out the ood m arker tree beside the M elrose house. T he paint lid m arks the 1990 level - the photo w as taken about 3 hours after it had peaked, equalling the 1990 record. A nice w elcom e hom e w as how Vynka G reenhalgh saw this storm on T hursday afternoon, looking tow ards Jericho on the B lackall- Tam bo R oad about 10 km s out.
of the ooding of the D ouglas P onds C reek B arcoo F lood w aters cam e close to the Landsborough H ighw ay east of B lackall at the dairy. (P hoto - K D avison) and R iver the at A bove: T he sign said it all A bove centre: T his photo show s the B arcoo R iver-D ouglas P onds junction on the northern boundary of M elrose, taken nearly 24 hours after the ood peak. T he w ater level had only dropped 30 cm .
M elrose, B lackall.
R ight: T he scene at G ow an just as the freak rainstorm began at 6.30 pm . T he W alker fam ily had already recorded 132 m m that day but the storm dum ped another 202 m m there. (P hoto - K W alker) Left: C indy H arvey w aves as she sets off across the B arcoo R iver in the B lackall S E S boat. (P hoto - L H arvey) B elow : O ne of the railw ay iron fenceposts ripped out of the ground at G ow an, despite being cem ented into the ground. Richard Moffattsscrap iron eagle,constructed forBlackallduring the 2007 Heartland Festival, surveys the Barcoo Riveroodwaters.(Photo - L H arvey)
A bove left: W ater entered the yard of C lem and Louise C am pbell on S ham rock S treet. Left: M illions of litres of w ater ow ing past B lackall w ere a w elcom e sign of the end of the ve-year drought in the area. R ight: B lackall S E S m em bers P eter D allas and D on W heeler w ere kept busy ferrying people across the ooded B arcoo R iver.
Liela H arvey w atches the B arcoo R iver creep tow ards B lackall from the southern bank.(P hoto - L H arvey)
T he D avison boys had a great tim e playing in the w ater in V iolet S treet, just beside E lders. (P hoto - K D avison)
P elicans enjoying the ooding at B lackall (P hoto - C S choles)
S couring on the A davale R oad revealed after the oodw aters receded.
Road repairs were a priority for BlackallShire C ouncil staff once ood w aters receded. (P hoto - L H arvey)

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