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Cricket program
comes to Blackall
QUEENSLAND Cricket Identification Program in
INDEPENDENT
October 22, 2010
THE BARCOO
Blackall resident at
search of indigenous talent. the program has been at
Presented by Queensland Blackall,” Paulsen said. In brief....
Cricket’s Nev Paulsen He worked with Blackall
(pictured right), the Eddie student Scott Hillier. New business
Gilbert Cricket Program The program is named after OUTBACK Group owner
canonisation event
visited a number of towns Eddie Gilbert, who became Ian Kinsey is expanding
his multi-million dollar
and cities, including Blackall, famous in the 1930’s when portfolio with another two
scouting for cricket talent. he dismissed Don Bradman businesses; one still in the
“Since I started the Talent for a duck. planning stages, the other
near completion.
WEEKLY SPECIALS of before embarking on the King and I’, ‘My Fair Lady’
and ‘The Importance of
13-day tour of Italy. Being Ernest’.
“It was a fantastic thing for
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mass) was amazing. There MITCHELL Pfingst became
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to win a club singles final
Based in Longreach Locally owned and operated, visit Blackall
+ Receive power supply valued at $199 Free Although only from a when he narrowly defeated
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distance, Fiona saw Pope
and all surrounding districts on a regular basis. with every Fridge/Freezer purchased. Benedict XVI proclaiming
veteran Ross Browning on
Sunday.
Mary’s sainthood. Even though Mitch had a
big handicap advantage, he
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other pests $149.99 – Now $129.99ea Fiona had visited other
She has been asked to give Cricket talent
places of religious significance
in Italy including the Vatican a presentation at St Joseph’s QUEENSLAND Cricket
School when she returns, recently visited Blackall in
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which the Barcoo Independent
ABOVE: Blackall’s search of indigenous talent.
important churches in Rome. Fiona Russell Presented by Queensland
greatly reduced every week. “We visited the tombs of will cover. before she left Cricket’s Nev Paulsen,
Phone David on: It is believed that Fiona the Eddie Gilbert Cricket
all the Popes. It was very Queensland for
0428465800 Come along tomorrow morning and have a moving,” she said.
Fiona will arrive back in
was the only person from
the Blackall region at the
her 13-day tour of
Italy.
Program visited a number of
towns and cities, including
Blackall, scouting for cricket
Or hippoandshellrogers@bigpond.com sausage sizzle to support Dance Blackall. Blackall on Friday, October canonisation mass. talent.
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Wednesday October 27
Open Night unable to cope with the excessive 6:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Movie: Payback (M) 12:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 8:00 Weatherwatch
11:00 Big Ideas 2:00 All Saints 1:00 Infomercials
25 Blackall State School Open Day water from recent downpours. The 12:00 Midday Report 3:00 Infomercials 2:00 Days of Our Lives
8:05 International News
12:30 National Press Club Address
25 Blackall State School Pink Blackall-Tambo Regional Council 1:30 Talking Heads
3:30 Children’s Programs 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Letters and Numbers
4:30 News 3:30 Children’s Programs
Ribbon Afternoon Tea staff has been busy visiting the 2:00 Parliament Question Time 5:00 M*A*S*H 4:30 News
4:00 The Journal
3:00 Children’s Programs
28 CWA Pink Ribbon Morning Tea problem areas and they are looking 6:00 James Martin’s Champagne
5:30 Deal or No Deal
6:00 News
5:00 Antiques Roadshow
5:30 Hot Seat
4:30 PBS Newshour
28 Tambo Pit Stop for solutions to this problem 6:30 Poh’s Kitchen
7:00 News
6:30 Today Tonight 6:00 News
5:30 Global Village
29 Blackall Pit Stop caused by the unseasonal heavy 7:30 The 7.30 Report 7:00 Home and Away
7:30 Border Security
6:30 A Current Affair
7:00 Two and a Half Men
6:00 Letters and Numbers
rainfall. 8:00 Strictly Speaking
8:00 The Force 7:30 The Block
6:30 World News Australia
30 “The Magic Toyshop” Dance 8:30 The Librarians
The Blackall Industrial Estate 9:00 The IT Crowd 8:30 City Homicide 8:30 RPA 7:35 Inspector Rex
Blackall Concert drainage project, undertaken by 9:30 TBA 9:30 TBA 9:30 Amazing Medical Stories
8:30 Anna Pihl
10:00 At the Movies 10:30 Breakout 10:30 Embarrassing Bodies
30-31 The Centre Within Workshop Town and Country Industries 10:30 Lateline 11:40 Suburban Secrets 11:30 Til Death 9:30 World News Australia
11:05 Lateline Business 12:05 Room for Improvement 12:00 Eclipse Music TV
Pty Ltd, has made great progress 11:30 The Last Enemy 12:35 Sons and Daughters 12:30 20/20
10:00 Film: City of Life and
NOVEMBER despite the constant rain periods; with all lots clearing and prices 12:35 Parliament Question Time 1:00 Infomercials 1:30 Infomercials Death
1:35 Finding Place 4:00 NBC Today 2:00 Alive and Cooking
2 Blackall Gazetted Public there are very few of the stockpiled remaining firm with a top price of 2:00 Big Ideas 5:00 Sunrise Extra 2:30 Infomercials
12:25 Film: King of Thieves
3:00 National Press Club Address 5:30 News 3:30 Good Morning America 2:20 Weatherwatch Overnight
Holiday pipes left on the river bank with $13,000 being paid.
4:30 Shortland Street 6:00 Sunrise 6:00 Today 4:30 UEFA Champions League
3 Healthy Pastures and Healthy the loam pile much reduced as October 19 saw a good line up of 5:00 Something In The Air 9:00 The Morning Show 9:00 Kerri-Anne 7:00 International News
Soils Forum well. This project will drain about 88 well presented Santa Gertrudis 5:30 Gardening Australia 11:30 News 11:00 News
Thursday October 28
12:00 Movie: Concrete Canyons 12:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 8:00 Weatherwatch
5 Blackall Cultural Association one third of the town together with bulls for the 25th Annual Barcoo 6:00 Children’s Programs
(M) 1:00 Infomercials 8:05 International News
11:00 Planet Science
Gallery Day the industrial estate. The council Breeders Bull Sale. Keen bidding 12:00 Midday Report 2:00 All Saints 2:00 Days of our Lives 2:30 Dateline
3:00 Infomercials 3:00 Entertainment Tonight
is looking to plan for the future from the buyers definitely gave 12:30 Agatha Christie’s Partners in 3:30 Letters and Numbers
5 Minute to Win It Night Crime
3:30 Children’s Programs 3:30 Children’s Programs
in this area, which hopefully will the vendors, Local Studs, Forrest 4:30 News 4:30 News 4:00 The Journal
7 Gun and Golf Charity Day, begin steps to alleviate problems Park and Drensmaine, a very good
1:30 Collectors 5:00 M*A*S*H* 5:00 Antiques Roadshow 4:30 PBS Newshour
2:00 Parliament Question Time 5:30 Deal or No Deal 5:30 Hot Seat
Tambo experienced in other areas of sale indeed. Congratulations to 3:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 News 6:00 News 5:30 Global Village
13 Kindy Spicks n Specks Music town. saleyards manager David Carter
6:00 Lost Gardens
7:00 News
6:30 Today Tonight
7:00 Home and Away
6:30 A Current Affair
7:00 Two and a Half Men
6:00 Letters and Numbers
6:30 World News Australia
Trivia Night The Blackall Saleyards was the and his staff on the presentation 7:30 The 7.30 Report 7:30 The Amazing Race 7:30 Getaway
7:30 Food Safari
8:00 Penguin Island 8:30 TBA 8:30 Cops L.A.C
20 St Joseph’s School Graduation venue for a well attended and of the selling complex; it certainly 8:30 art + soul 9:30 TBA 9:30 Crime Investigation Australia 8:00 Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam
Mass and Dinner very successful Droughtmaster did look wonderful. 9:30 Cleopatra 10:30 TBA 10:35 CSI: NY 8:30 Supersizers Go…The Fifties
11:00 Scrubs 11:35 Til Death
26 St Joseph’s End of School Mass Bull Sale on Tuesday, October 12, Jan Ross 10:20 Lateline
10:55 Lateline Business
11:30 STAG 12:00 The Lost Tribes 9:30 World News Australia
12:00 Special: Cannibal Crusade 1:00 Entertainment Tonight 10:05 UEFA Champions League
27 St Patrick’s Christmas Fete
In brief....
11:25 Live at the Basement 1:00 Infomercials 1:30 Infomercials
12:25 Parliament Question Time 11:05 Film: The Killer
4:00 NBC Today 3:30 Good Morning America
28 Blackall Christmas Tree Festival 1:25 Movie: The Half-Breed (PG) 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:00 News 12:45 Film: Koma
30 St Joseph’s School Concert and Have your say choosing to read an e-book.
Inviting all Australians to
industry.
He hoped all interested
2:45 Movie: 21 Days (PG) 5:30 News 5:30 Today 2:20 Weatherwatch Overnight
Speech Night READING plays a major have their say on the future of parties would have their say
4:30 Shortland Street
5:00 Something in the Air
6:00 Sunrise 6:00 Today
9:00 Kerri-Anne
4:45 UEFA Europa League
9:00 The Morning Show 7:10 International News
part in the lives of many the book industry, Innovation, on this important issue. 5:30 Gardening Australia 11:00 News
DECEMBER Australians. While a familiar
11:30 News
12:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:00 Living Black
Industry, Science and Research The government is seeking 6:00 Children’s Programs
Friday October 29
24 Christmas Eve Mardi Gras, 12:00 Movie: Bright Young Things 1:00 Infomercials 3:30 Letters and Numbers
and popular pastime, book Minister, Senator Kim Carr, submissions until December 11:00 Penguin Island
(M) 2:00 Days of our Lives 4:00 The Journal
Blackall reading habits are changing said digital book production 10. 11:30 The New Inventors
12:00 Midday Report 2:30 My Wife and Kids 3:00 Entertainment Tonight
and increasingly Australians and global online distribution is For more information visit 4:30 PBS Newshour
24 Christmas in the Park, Tambo are buying online and 12:30 Enough Rope with Andrew 3:00 Infomercials 3:30 Children’s Programs
transforming the nature of the www.innovation.gov.au/bisg Denton 4:30 News 5:30 Global Village
3:30 Children’s Programs 5:00 Antiques Roadshow
1:30 Lilies 6:00 Letters and Numbers
4:30 News
Advertising Rates 2010 Contact 2:30 Spicks and Specks
3:00 Children’s Programs
5:00 M*A*S*H
5:30 Hot Seat
6:00 News
6:30 World News Australia
7:30 James May’s Toy Stories
5:30 Deal or No Deal 6:30 A Current Affair
1/8 page: $16.50 1/2 page: $68.75 Please direct enquiries, suggestions, stories and 6:00 Meerkat Manor
6:30 Can We Help? 6:00 News 7:00 Two and a Half Men 8:30 As it Happened
12:30 The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Letters and Numbers
1:30 Planet Food 3:30 Children’s Programs
3:30 Children’s Programs
next adventure, a furniture shop. Day for Daniel continues to
4:00 The Journal
Put your body over the pits at this preventative Roger Dooley, Lawrie Volk and Des Volk. "Oma" to Kylie, Tiffany and
Luke Johnson, Naomi and Kevin Phillips, Nathan and Simon Volk,
Ben and Donna Dooley, Sarah Dooley and Eric McMahon, Megan Dooley and
health program! Chris Mastorgio. "Goma" to Samantha, Georgia and Megan Dooley,
Maddison, Hayden and Ashleigh Phillips.
Also, her wider circle of family and friends, who have known her love as she
had known theirs.
Funeral Service for Myrtle May Volk will be held at St. Michael and All Angels
Church, Arthur Street, Tambo, at 1pm, on Saturday, 23rd October 2010.
A Memorial Gathering will be held at the Willows Gemfields Progress Hall, at
Location: BLACKALL GOLF CLUB 2 pm, on Saturday, 30th October 2010.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Deep gratitude to all staff at the Emerald and Rockhampton
Hospitals.
Central Highlands Funeral Services
For more information, contact Lisa Kings, Tambo Multi Purpose Centre on 4654 6481
or email mpc@btrc.qld.gov.au - RSVP for catering purposes 27th October 2010
Blackall Uniting Church
SUNDAYS 9am Family Service Kids’ Program
health • care • people Queensland Health Everyone Welcome
Contacts & Assistance Kid’s Club Monday 3:30 - 5pm Thrift Shop 9am - Noon
4657 4740; 4657 4546; All kids welcome! Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
4657 4884 Scott n Rachel 0409 687 674 Flo 4657 4465; Betty 4657 4746
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Tambo Arts Council turns 50
THE Tambo Arts Council was founded in
7 The final aggregate (3,5) 1960 by community members starving for
9 10 9 Have difficulties (8) entertainment and cultural experiences.
10 Draw out (6) The early years saw the committee
11 Deprive an established church of its status (12) arranging and funding concerts of
11 13 The flat plate of a printing press (6) international calibre including pianists and
15 Filaments spun by a spider (6)
the Russian ballet. Local talent was utilised
12 18 A plastic inflatable castle (6,6)
21 A person who has received a degree (6) to present musical performances; ‘The King
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22 Without beauty or charm (8) and I’, ‘My Fair Lady’ and ‘The Importance
17 23 Someone guided by ideals (8) of Being Ernest’.
24 ‘All ______’ (6) Affiliation with Queensland Arts Council
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3 Person suffering from amnesia (8) strive to enhance and expand the artistic
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6 Likely to fail (8) community, produce the community
7 Stroboscope (6) newspaper The Grassland Whisperer and
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14 Inflammation of a nerve (8)
manage the exhibition program for the
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Council are hosting a weekend of festivities.
On Saturday, November 13, there will be a
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Alumni, 22 Unlovely, 23 Idealist, 24 Aboard.
18 Lament (6) celebratory dinner with entertainment and
Disestablish, 13 Platen, 15 Cobweb, 18 Bouncy castle, 21 19 Anything worn or placed about the neck (6) guest speakers at the Tambo Shire Hall
Across: 5 Affirm, 7 Sum total, 9 Flounder, 10 Elicit, 11 20 A vehicle on runners (4) followed by a lunchtime exhibition opening This picture is of ‘My Fair Lady’ produced in 1979; from left, Jenny
of Metka Skrobar’s ‘Beneath Earth and Sky’ Donaldson, Patrina McLeod, Joy Noble and Bob Martin. The show
at the Grassland Art Gallery on Sunday, ran for three nights in Tambo and then toured to Charleville for a
P WORD SEARCH SUDOKU November 14. night in the Charleville Town Hall.
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Monday, October 25, 2010
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M H A I K E Y G L P O L E V P L G 3 7 4 1 8 2 9 6 5 Blackall State School extends an invitation to 2011 students entering Prep or Year 8.
I B R V F G U H A B L G I T O L L
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W E I G H T L I F T I N G U Q M H
SOLUTIONS FROM LAST WEEK’S BARCOO INDEPENDENT Experience a myriad of educational activities including Practical Arts, Home Economics,
Manual Arts, HPE, Science Experiments and Multi Media.
The Open Day commences with a Whole School Welcoming Parade at 8.45am
and concludes after our Pink Ribbon Service at 3pm.
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FROM EDITOR THE LETTERS TO
IT’S amazing to think that a Blackall resident was able
to see first-hand such a massive, historical event like the
canonisation of Australia’s first saint.
EDITOR
Dear Editor,
THE
physical and mental health. Despite this, their commitment and materials in the execution of Council’s civil construction and maintenance activities. It is preferred that the successful applicant will possess the following qualifications and requirements;
x Suitable qualifications as a Diesel Fitter/Mechanic or equivalent credentials;
and the problems they face often go unrecognised. It is preferred that the successful applicant will posses the following qualifications or experience; x Minimum ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence, ‘MR’ Driver’s Licence preferable;
Address ________________________ Research shows that due to the constant and sometimes x Minimum HC Driver’s Licence;
x Possession of Machinery Tickets – would be an advantage;
x Awareness of Workplace Health & Safety relevant to plant and construction;
x Ability to work in a team environment.
overwhelming nature of their roles, carers are often at x Current QLD General Safety Induction Card;
x Awareness of Workplace Health & Safety relevant to plant and construction; An attractive offer of up to $30 per hour including Allowances also with opportunities to
greater risk of developing depression. x Ability to work in a team environment. work additional Overtime and a 9 Day Fortnight is available. The remuneration package also
________________________ National Carers Week coincides with beyondblue’s All terms and conditions of employment will be in accordance with the Local Government Employees Award
compromises of up to 18% superannuation contributions, Leave entitlements and
provisions under Council’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.
Anxiety and Depression Awareness Month when we ask – State 2003. The successful applicant will also be entitled to provisions under Council’s Certified
Enterprise Bargaining Agreement. An information package for the above position can be downloaded from Council’s website
Phone __________________________ people to help raise awareness of these illnesses and talk www.btrc.qld.gov.au Further information can be obtained by contacting Council’s Human Resource Officer,
openly to help reduce the stigma and assist people to An information package for the above position can be downloaded from Council’s website
www.btrc.qld.gov.au Further information can be obtained by contacting Council’s Human Resource Officer,
Mrs Tammy Smith, on (07) 4621 6600 or emailing: HR@btrc.qld.gov.au
seek help. Mrs Tammy Smith, on (07) 4621 6600 or emailing: HR@btrc.qld.gov.au Written applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope marked:
I would like to subscribe for ___ (# of issues) While I write to express beyondblue’s heartfelt thanks to Written applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope marked: Private and Confidential
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they can take good care of themselves - all year round.
Please fill in the form and return to:
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this week – and year round. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
beyondblue CEO “Blackall-Tambo Regional Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer” “Blackall-Tambo Regional Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer”
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Shortage of supply Family Foundations Int (Aust.)
Porsche or a Lada?
158.2c, and averaged 147c, 411kg or $607/head. NB: Late registration subject to availability.
The next Weaner and Store sale is scheduled for
Are you a November 11 with Fat and Store sales on October For registration or more information:
28 and November 4. Marg Lehmann on 4657 4546, email: warren.marg@bigpond.com
Get your oil pressure (blood pressure) and chassis (waist) checked. Wednesday 3 November with Infinity Solar Power Blackall Club 6:00pm
Find out if your exhausts and extractors are in good working order!
TAMBO Thursday 28 October with Ergon Energy Council Board Room 6:00pm
For more information, contact Lisa Kings, Tambo Multi Purpose Centre on 4654 6481 Monday 1 November with Infinity Solar Power Council Board Room 6:00pm
or email mpc@btrc.qld.gov.au - RSVP for catering purposes 26th October 2010
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The Centre Within is a practical ‘how-to’ course designed to give you the tools $$$ Business Bites $$$ Watch as “The Magic
Toyshop” comes alive
THE Blackall-Tambo Regional Council recently
and techniques to achieve what you want out of life. We talk about the problems that most people agreed to advertise Blackall and Tambo in a book
have, and explore the many ways those problems can be solved. While most people can relate to the and on a website listing places for schools to visit on
excursions. This is being done as part of our towns THE Blackall Cultural and music box dancers
stories and situations we talk about, participants at the course are never asked to reveal any personal Centre will turn into that come alive, to
being on the Matilda Highway. For more information
details. on the website see www.schoolexcursions.org “The Toy Kingdom” for Mermaids from the water
A draft Grazing Industry plan for the region has one wonderful evening and Shirley Temple Dolls
when Dance Blackall – Dance Blackall’s Magic
Presented by Helen Everingham been developed. This is available on the council
website and comments are sought. There are both in association with the Toyshop will truly come
threats and opportunities for our grazing industry Blackall State School alive on the night of
At theBLACKALL MEMORIAL & SPORTS CLUB but at the same time a lot of help to get better
organised. If you have trouble getting a copy call
P&C present their annual
concert, “The Magic
Saturday, October 30.
There will be a bar
Coronation Drive John Hine on 0427 446 481 or email edo@btrc.qld. Toyshop”. operating and hot food
gov.au They say strange things to purchase for dinner
Saturday, 30 October and Sunday, 31st October, 2010
th The council’s economic development officers
are also working through the new Murray Darling
happen in the toyshop
after hours. The security
along with tea/coffee
and a plate of goodies for
9.00am to 4.00pm each day Guidelines to see if the region may be affected. guards at the shop have dessert. Tickets can be
Louise Campbell is working with the Queensland often found things like purchased from either
Government to get some local workshops on how to buttons missing off the the Blackall State School
get contracts with mining related companies. See toy soldiers lying out administration or St
This practical two-day course is about..... in the open on the floor Joseph’s Catholic School
the Barcoo Independent for more details.
The new draft Cooper Creek Water Resource Plan early in the morning and administration. Tickets
…. feeling good …. living your dreams was released for consultation on October 18, and fairy wands scattered in will also be available on
there will be a consultation meeting with DERM on unusual places…………. the night.
December 1 at 10am at the Memorial Club at Blackall From little stars, fairies – Lavina Anderson,
…. enjoying happy relationships .... increasing your prosperity and butterflies floating
and at 3pm at the old Shire Hall at Tambo. More Dance Blackall chair
details on the significance of this will be available round, Cinderella dolls
… achieving “Peace of Mind”
Mary Neal
when council officers have read the documents.
For information on new natural resource
The Centre Within teaches you the attitudes and techniques to achieve all of the above management grants visit www.derm.qld.gov.au/
funding/nr_awareness_grants/index Remedial Massage
Self esteem is one of the most important keys to our success and happiness. We look at why we
often feel put down and inferior and how we can raise our self esteem to become more effective
For comments and queries please contact
the Blackall-Tambo Regional Council economic Therapist
Thursday from 8:00am
development officers, Louise Campbell and John
human beings in our relationships and in our achievements. Hine, on 4621 6600.
One of the worst things in life is not getting on with people – particularly those we love. Contact Rebecca Brown at the Barcoo At Barcoo Living MPS
Understanding why we do the things that stop us from having the very best relationships is vital in
Independent to submit your letters to the 2A Coronation Drive
learning how we can effectively improve our dealings with other people.
editor, stories, photographs, advertisements Blackall
and suggestions.
Ph: (07) 4651 0955
We look at the attitudes and techniques that successful people use and learn how we can all be
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----Blackall Hospital Auxiliary’s Springtime Festival----
Cent Sale prize winners.... Multi-draw winners.... Edition7–22/10/10
1. 50’s Style Slushy Drink Maker - Luke and Bec First Prize - Scooter: James Harlow
Haughton Second Prize - Squatters Chair: David and Grace To the Communities of Blackall
all & Tambo: News from the Depot:
2. Purse and $10 - Marg Turner Pocknee x Stormwater Drainage – Blackall – The council would
3. Dash and Splash Water Slide - Wilma Pitt Third Prize - $200 Fuel Card: Shirley Read Did you know? like to apologise to residents for any inconvenience
Patchwork Quilt: L. Fletcher
4. Blender Set - Rosa Duffy x The Blackall Aquatic Centre will be closed Monday 1 caused from the stormwater drainage installation in
5. Toaster and Tongs - Julie Hauff Pedal Car: Frankie (Tambo)
November, 2010 for maintenance Blackall. Wet weather has caused major delays in the
6. Single Bed Sheet Set and Pillow - Alison Mobbs x The Tambo Library is opened from:
7. Child’s Chair and Teddy - Jenny Muir
Raffle winners.... program and presented problems with the ability to
Hamper: Judith Potaka Monday 2.00pm to 5.00pm
8. Child’s Back Pack and Cushion - Shelly Haughton remove excess material from the job site.
Two Bottles of Wine and Coasters: Beris Har Tuesday 9.30am to 12.30pm
9. Car Care Set and Screw Driver - Naomi Dolinski Wednesday Closed x Footpath Construction – Tambo - Construction of
10. Motorbike, Mac Toy and Spokes - Andrea Hat Rack: Jean Dendle
Baskets of Biscuits: Jean Dendle Thursday 2.00pm to 5.00pm concrete footpaths in Tambo should commence
MacCronan
Plants: Jan Ross Friday 9.30am to 12.30pm towards the end of October.
11. Sandpit and Toys - Lee Thomas
12. Large Soap Powder and Clothes Airer - Beris Cake: Penny Peacock 2.00pm to 5.00pm x Bus shelter – Tambo – The council has procured a
Deamer Colouring Competition winners.... x The Tambo Multipurpose Centre is open from 8.30am to new bus shelter that will be installed at the Post Office
13. Four Bath Towels, Washers and Soap Gel - Julie 4.45pm
Year P/1 - First Prize: Billy Banks; Second Prize: in Tambo. As soon as weather permits the shelter will
Hauff x The Tambo Child Care Centre is holding a pie drive just in
Brodie Peacock; Third Prize: Hanna Lipsett time for Christmas, if you would like to see what is available be erected.
14. Large Tin Liquorice Allsorts - Kay Frost
15. Toy Story Toy - Gary Whitfield Year 2/3 - First Prize: Tiffany Chapman; Second x Alpha-Tambo Road - Gravel resheeting of targeted
please call into the Blackall office or Tambo office
Prize: Mathew Allpass; Third Prize: Catelyn
16. Set of Scales - Margaret Schultz x Expressions of interest are being called for a Funeral sections of the Alpha-Tambo Road and Springsure-
17. Two Bath Towels, Hand Towels, Washer and Russell
Year 4/5 - First Prize: Blake Arnold; Second Prize: Director to operate the Blackall Funeral Services on behalf Tambo Road will commence as soon as there are dry
Shower Gel - Deanne Richardson of the council. Closes Monday 25 October, 2010
Shauna Kangan; Third Prize: Chloe Paix conditions to commence work.
18. Bucket of Peanuts and Two Bottles of Wine -
Colleen Malinen Year 6/7 - First Prize: Jamie-Lee Morris; Second x Blackall-Jericho Road - Work has commenced on the
Prize: Jesse Long; Third Prize: Jake Richardson Tenders:
19. Wheelie Bin and Large Dog Food - Jean Dendle construction of a sidetrack for the proposed upgrade
x Tenders are invited for the construction of Selling Pens and
20. Grocery Hamper - Trethella Smith of Dismal Creek. The Dismal Creek upgrade is
21. 2x4 Packs of Solar Lights - Alison Mobbs
22. Multi-purpose Blanket - Kerry Holden
Contact the Barcoo Independent on Selling Catwalks at the Blackall Saleyards. Closes Monday 8
November, 2010 at 4.30pm
programmed for construction this financial year and as
Special Draw - Travel Rug, Picnic Set with Wine and 4657 6966 to submit ads and stories soon as weather permits the project will proceed.
Opal Clock - Tambo Will Positions Vacant:
Tambo Multi Purpose Activities:
x Two (2) Diesel Fitters/Mechanics, Full-time – located at
x The Physiotherapist, Jen Lucas, will visit on the
Blackall. Closes Friday 29 October, 2010
22nd October and then again on the 29th October.
THE BARCOO INDEPENDENT Positions Filled:
x A Men’s Pit Stop will be held in Tambo on the
evening of the 28th October and Blackall on the 29th
x Helen Gainey is the new lessee for the Tambo Aquatic
October.
Centre and will start her new role with the council on the 23
x A Breast Cancer Breakfast will be held at the
October, 2010
Tambo MPC on the 29th October to raise awareness
and listen to a 24-year-old woman talk about her
Wild Dog Control:
experience with Breast Cancer at the age of 21 and
x John Cuskelly, senior biosecurity officer, Biosecurity
in New Zealand.
Queensland has advised by email that a manual has been x The Centre Within workshop with Helen
At a cost of $2 per publication and $1 for postage – released, which addresses landholder issues. To download Everingham from Sydney will be held in Blackall on
a copy of the manual go to the Invasive Animal Centre for the 30th and 31st October.
Order before January 28 and receive a DISCOUNT of $12 or the equivalent of six Research Corporation website www.invasiveanimals.com > x Pablo Mirates, Exercise Physiologist, was in
newspapers free for the year! Home > Publications > Research Publications > van Blackall on 21st October and will visit Tambo on the
Bommel, L (2010) Guardian Dogs: Best Practice Manual for 22nd October for individual consultations and also to
It will cost only $129 to receive
the use of Guardian Dogs. do a Falls Awareness and Light Exercise session with
EVERY WEEKLY EDITION in 2011!
the seniors.
Points of interest: x For further information on the above, please contact
Please fill in the details below and return with your payment to: x Bring your favourite teddy bear and join Tambo Tourism and
Subscriptions the Tambo Multi Purpose Centre on 4654 6481 or
Business Association Inc and the Outback Trailblazers in
The Barcoo Independent their effort to raise money for Angel Flight. Saturday 23 email mpc@btrc.qld.gov.au
108a Shamrock St October, 2010 the Tambo Shire Hall commencing at 9.30am Unconfirmed minutes are available for perusal 10
Blackall Q 4472 with plenty of fun activities and stalls. days after the Council Meeting date (Local
x Boogie the night away at the Outback Trailblazers 60’s Government Act 2009) at both offices and on the
dinner on Saturday 23 October, 2010 at the Blackall Cultural council website. Adopted policies are on website.
Name: __________________________________
Centre. Tickets are available at the Visitor Information Next Council Meeting – 27 October 2010 – Tambo
Address: __________________________________ (this meeting was deferred from the 13th October
__________________________________ Centre in Blackall and are $35; this includes a three course
meal and entertainment. The funds raised through this event 2010)
Phone: __________________________________
will help a lot of people who are doing it very tough and
enable Angel Flight to keep its vital service to the people of Ken Timms
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