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The Barcoo Independent, Friday, July 8, 2011

SPORT ON THE BARCOO

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John Bowyer caused a bit of an upset in the handicap singles last Sunday, defeating Ross Browning in a game that saw some pretty lacklustre bowls by both players.

John led 16-10 after 22 ends then at 18-11 looked to be the winner. Ross came back to be 26-19 down. John then scored 6 shots to win fairly easily 32-19.

In pairs Annie and Jeff got a really bad start being down 18-2 after 11 ends but fought back very well, Annie not having much luck with the kitty going the wrong way a few times. The final scores was 25-13 to Don Daly and John Carter who played fairly consistently.

In social play Julie, Hazel and Trevor had a close win against Leroy, Lauretta and Brad 15-13.

This Sunday A singles, B singles and handicap singles will be played from 9:30 am at the Blackall Bowls Club with social play available and visitors welcome.

In A singles, R Browning to play R Blucher with spotter G Whitfield.

In B singles, T Hayward to play J Bowyer with spotter R Black.

In handicap singles, P Fry to play D Carolan with spotter D Daly.

--Dally Holden

Bowyer defeats Browning in bowls handicap singlesBlackall Junior Rugby League

recently sent an under 11 side to Townsville to compete in the annual Laurie Spina shield.

The team represented the town admirably both on and off the field.

58 club teams from across the state joined in the fun, for a weekend overflowing with activities.

The team enjoyed success on the field with three wins from their six pool games, only going down to the winner of our pool Townsville Brothers 2-0.

After their game on Saturday the team spent a couple of enjoyable hours at the water park and beach on the Strand before returning to Dairy Farmer Stadium for the Saturday night NRL clash between Cowboys/Warriors.

Eight of the players represented the Magpies in the relay at half time of the main game.

A group of parents travelled to Townsville with the team and Evolution Exploration sponsored the team’s jerseys.

Junior rugby league competes in Laurie Spina Shield

Magpies players Israel Chapman, Kye Gerber, Joel McPaul, Jack Banks, Daniel McNamara, Mitchell Hauff, Billy Flynn, Jayden Bird, Wade Kangan and Rudd Choyce. Absent - Will Parry and Quinne Carolan.

Round ten of the Central West rugby league draw saw Winton win on forfeit from Blackall, while Longreach defeated Barcaldine 44-30.

The Blackall Magpies have the bye this weekend but will be in action next weekend to play the Winton Diamantina Devils in Winton.

The current points tally stands at Winton 16, Ilfracombe 12, Barcaldine 6, Longreach 4, Blackall 2.

Rugby league round-up

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Blackall’s own community newspaper

Renowned Australian fashion photographer Georges Antoni has built an impressive career, and has said he was inspired by his childhood growing up in Blackall.

In brief....

Shooting championshipsBlackall shooter Clinton Sondergeld will

travel to the the USA later this month to represent Australia in the World Rimfire and Air Rifle Benchrest Championships

Fashion photographer

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Community members in the Blackall Tambo region will have the opportunity to give their views to the independent Local Government Change Commission about changes to council’s electoral arrangements for the 2012 local government elections.

Community consultation

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Design Hub steps outLocal design business Design Hub is

stepping out on its own after 12 months operating as an initiative of the Creative Pathways program run by Brisbane creative enterprise Human Ventures.

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Barron Agencies for access to the Blackall saleyards after their application to operate a fortnightly Tuesday sale was denied by the Blackall Tambo Regional Council last week.

Mayor Jan Ross said council’s decision to deny Barron Agencies’ application was unanimous amongst all councillors and had been made after wide consultation on the matter.

Barron Agencies fights

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Yaraka gymkhanaAn influx of southern visitors helped

boost the numbers at the annual Yaraka gymkhana last Saturday.

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Big day out at the Blackall races

The crowd watches Barcaldine horse Allonzo come in first over the line in the fourth race of the day.

by VICTORIA NUGENTFair weather and fancy frocks

were the order of the day on Saturday for the Blackall races, which drew a crowd of around 250 people.

Five local races were held with winners for the day including No Other Way and Audiola, both trained by Blackall’s Charlie Prow, with Audiola also owned by Blackall resident Rosie Kerr.

Other winners were Shaysine and Allonzo, both trained by Barcaldine’s Todd Austin, and Indollargence, owned by Wes Irwin of Ilfracombe, who won the Noel Allom Memorial Cup.

The Allom family travelled from Towoomba, Brisbane, Coffs Harbour and Sydney to be in Blackall for the annual race.

In fashions of the field Catherine Parfitt was named best dressed

lady, while Jane Armstrong received the prize for the best ladies’ hat.

Among the men, David Goodman was named best dressed, while Courtney Richardson received the 12-17 years prize and Harry Hauff was the best dressed junior race goer..

Barcoo Amateur Racing Club secretary Kylie Banks said the day was a success and the club was pleased with the numbers for the day.

“It was really nice weather for it and we were very happy with the day,” Kylie said.

“We’re really pleased and our sponsors are pleased,” she said.

“It was a great day.”

Art exhibition launchThe Grassland Art Gallery in Tambo will

launch its annual local exhibition this Sunday with a lunchtime event, with jazz music provided by saxophonist Scott Turner.

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From the Editor

July already, this year has raced by at breakneck speed and we are now into the latter part of the year.

Saturday was a beautiful day for the Blackall races and a really good crowd was able to enjoy good fields in all races. Congratulations to the organising committee.

The touring adventurers are in force at the moment enjoying the weather and all that Blackall and Tambo have to offer them as they make their way around the Queensland outback. I dare say many would have swelled the crowd at the Blackall races.

Rehearsals for the Queensland Music Festival production of “Radio Plays” were held last week with Ian Lawson, a Director of the QMF. Ian will be returning next week to continue the production of three Radio Plays which will have their own musical score played at each of two performances at the Blackall Cultural Centre on July 29-30.

While the performances are free, I understand it is advisable to book a table or seats. Phone the Blackall Tambo Regional Council office to make your booking.

The Blackall Tambo Regional council workforce is currently working on the Emmet Road and planning to once again attempt the Dismal Creek project. Tumbar Road is also in the work program as are the Alpha/Tambo, Springsure/Tambo

and Mt Playfair roads.The Blackall Tambo Emergency Services were able

to assist a caravan motorist and passenger who rolled on the Blackall Tambo Road. The road conditions are safe, however there are circumstances which will make it difficult especially when towing a heavy large caravan. I trust the folk involved will soon be on the road again. Congratulations to our wonderful SES for their swift action and concern.

--Jan Ross

FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK

What a lovely experience it was last weekend to be able to enjoy the Blackall races in fine weather, with a good turn out making for a very fun day.

I enjoy seeing people making the effort to attend events as it’s the community involvement that really makes the country way of life stand out from city living. It’s excellent to see the preservation of community spirit and I hope to see many more of you out and about at upcoming events.

Similarly I would like to encourage people not to be deterred from attending events by distance. If you can attend events in other towns, it’s always worthwhile doing so. Getting to know people from across the wider district is fantastic and makes social outings that little bit more exciting. Here in the Barcoo Independent we usually only list events in the Blackall Tambo area, but I want to remind everyone of great events that are coming up across the

wider central west district. Race meetings alone are thriving with one in Barcaldine this Saturday, one in Ilfracombe on July 16 and one in Longreach on July 23, with the Winton Camel Races also scheduled for that day.

While Blackall will be hosting radio plays this month for the Queensland Music Festival, Alpha, Muttaburra, Barcaldine, Aramac, Winton and Longreach have their own plans with the Stretch the Truth roadshow.

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Barcoo Independent TV Guide July 10- July 16ABC SEVEN Imparja SBS

Wednesday July 13

5:00 Talking Heads5:30 The New Inventors6:00 ABC News Breakfast9:00 ABC News9:30 Business Today10:00 Architects of Change11:00 Big Ideas12:00 Midday Report12:30 National Press Club Address1:30 Everest ER2:00 Poirot3:00 Children’s Programs6:00 Time Team6:50 Miniscule7:00 ABC News7:30 7:308:00 The New Inventors8:30 Spicks and Specks9:00 Angry Boys9:30 Laurence Leung’s Unbelievable10:00 At the Movies10:30 Lateline11:05 Lateline Business11:30 Wild China12:25 The Late Edwina Black1:30 Teenage Kicks2:25 Once A Soldier3:00 Big Ideas4:00 The Bill

5:00 Sunrise Extra5:30 Seven Early News6:00 Sunrise9:00 The Morning Show11:30 Morning News12:00 Movie: McBride: Tune In For Murder2:00 Dr Oz3:00 Medical Emergency3:30 Children’s Programs4:30 Seven News5:30 Deal or No Deal6:00 Seven News6:30 Today Tonight7:00 Home and Away7:30 Highway Patrol8:00 World’s Deadliest Roads8:30 Criminal Minds9:30 Covert Affairs10:30 Detroit 1-8-711:30 Eastbound and Down12:00 Style by Jury12:30 Sons and Daughters1:00 Infomercials3:00 Home Shopping3:30 Room For Improvement4:00 NBC Today

5:00 Early News5:30 Today9:00 Kerri-Anne11:00 Morning News12:00 The View1:00 Danoz Direct2:00 Days of Our Lives3:00 The Block3:30 Children’s Programs4:30 Afternoon News5:30 Hot Seat6:00 National News6:30 A Current Affair7:00 The Block8:00 Top Design9:15 RPA10:15 RPA Where Are They Now?11:10 Embarrassing Bodies12:05 Eclipse Music TV12:35 Prime Time: What Would You Do?1:30 Danoz Direct3:00 Fishing Australia3:30 Good Morning America

5:00 Weatherwatch and Music5:05 International News7:30 Tour de France 2011 Daily Updates7:45 International News1:00 Movie: Tokyo Sonata3:35 Puffed Rice3:50 About Fish and Revolution4:00 The Journal4:30 PBS Newshour5:30 Global Village6:00 Tour de France 2011 Daily Highlights6:30 World News Australia7:35 Inspector Rex8:30 Victorian Pharmacy9:30 World News Australia10:00 Tour de France 2011 Live: Stage 112:00 FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011: Semi Final 14:15 FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011: Semi Final 2

Thursday July 14

4:55 National Press Club Address6:00 ABC News Breakfast9:00 ABC News9:30 Business Today10:00 Architects of Change11:00 The Lost World of Communism12:00 Midday Report12:30 Little Dorrit1:25 Lead Balloons2:00 Poirot3:00 Children’s Programs6:00 Time Team6:50 Miniscule7:00 ABC News7:30 7.30 8:00 Catalyst8:30 Crownies10:20 Lateline10:55 Lateline Business11:25 Live from Abbey Road12:15 Beyond Our Ken1:55 Dolphin Murders 2:45 Once A Soldier3:15 To the Manor Bowen4:00 The Bill

5:00 Sunrise Extra5:30 Seven Early News6:00 Sunrise9:00 The Morning Show11:30 Morning News12:00 Movie: Claire2:00 Dr Oz3:00 Last Chance Surgery3:30 Children’s Programs4:30 News at 4:305:30 Deal or No Deal6:00 Seven News6:30 Today Tonight7:00 Home and Away7:30 The Vicar of Dibley8:40 Desperate Housewives9:40 50 Greatest Plastic Surgery Shockers11:35 Young Dumb and Living Off Mum1:00 Infomercials3:00 Home Shopping4:00 NBC Today

5:00 Early News5:30 Today9:00 Kerri-Anne11:00 Morning News12:00 The View1:00 Danoz Direct2:00 Days of Our Lives3:00 The Block3:30 Children’s Programs4:30 Afternoon News5:30 Hot Seat6:00 National News6:30 A Current Affair7:00 The Block8:00 Hot Property8:30 Inside the Human Body9:30 The NRL Footy Show11:15 The AFL Footy Show1:00 Entertainment Tonight1:30 Danoz Direct3:00 PWC3:30 Good Morning America

7:00 International News7:30 Tour de France 2011 Daily Updates7:45 International News2:30 Dateline3:30 International News4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour5:30 Global Village6:00 Tour de France 2011 Daily Highlights6:30 World News Australia7:30 French Food Safari8:00 Oz and James’s Big Wine Adventure8:30 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations9:30 World News Australia10:00 Tour de France 2011 Live: Stage 122:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

Friday July 15

5:00 Can We Help?5:30 The New Inventors6:00 ABC News Breakfast9:00 ABC News9:30 Business Today10:00 Architects of Change11:00 Catalyst11:30 One Plus One12:00 Midday Report12:30 Midsomer Murders2:10 World’s Greenest Homes3:00 Children’s Programs6:00 Time Team6:50 Miniscule7:00 ABC News7:30 7.30 8:00 Collectors8:30 Silent Witness9:30 Hustle10:30 Lateline11:10 Beautiful People11:45 rage

5:00 Sunrise Extra5:30 Seven Early News6:00 Sunrise9:00 The Morning Show11:30 Morning News12:00 Movie: The Clearing2:00 Dr Oz3:00 Last Chance Surgery3:30 Children’s Programs4:30 News at 4:305:30 Deal or No Deal6:00 Seven News6:30 Today Tonight7:00 Home and Away7:30 Better Homes and Gardens8:30 AFL Adelaide vs Essendon11:45 That 70s Show12:15 Alan Sugar: The Apprentice1:35 Sailing the Greek Islands2:30 Room for Improvement3:00 Infomercials4:00 NBC Today

5:00 Early News5:30 Today9:00 Kerri-Anne11:00 Morning News12:00 The View1:00 Danoz Direct2:00 Days of Our Lives3:00 Entertainment Tonight3:30 Children’s Programs4:30 Afternoon News5:30 Hot Seat6:00 National News6:30 A Current Affair7:00 The Block7:30 Brisbane Broncos vs Gold Coast Titans 9:30 NZ Warriors vs Canterbury Bulldogs11:30 Movie: Bronco Billy1:45 Movie: Defending Our Kids 3:30 Danoz Direct4:30 Good Morning America

5:00 Weatherwatch and Music5:05 International News7:30 Tour de France 2011 Daily Updates7:45 International News1:30 Inside the Bombay Railway2:30 The Nest3:30 Angels in New York4:00 The Journal4:30 PBS Newshour5:30 Global Village6:00 Tour de France 2011 Daily Highlights6:30 World News Australia7:30 Coast8:30 As It Happened9:30 World News Australia10:00 Tour de France 2011 Live: Stage 132:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

Saturday July 16

5:00 rage10:00 rage Guest Programmer: Martin Solveig11:00 Big Chef Takes On Little Chef12:00 Collectors12:30 Australian Story1:00 Foreign Correspondent1:30 Two In The Top End2:00 Rugby League: QLD Cup 20114:00 Treks in a Wild World4:25 Space Odyssey 5:00 Bowls: Moama Tri-Series6:00 James Martin’s Champagne6:30 Gardening Australia7:00 ABC News7:30 Kingdom8:25 New Tricks9:20 Outcasts10:20 The Graham Norton Show11:10 Doctor Who11:55 rage Guest Programmer: Martin Solveig

6:00 Children’s Programs7:00 Weekend Sunrise9:00 Saturday Disney11:00 Castaway11:30 Legend of Enyo12:00 V8 Extra12:30 Motorsport1:30 Hawks Active2:00 AFL Carlton vs Collingwood5:00 Creek to Coast5:30 Hook Line and Sinker6:00 Seven News6:30 Movie: Mr Bean’s Holiday8:30 AFL Melbourne vs Port Adelaide12:00 Movie: Picture Perfect1:55 Movie: Dying on the Edge4:00 Home Shopping5:00 Power Rangers

6:00 Children’s Programs7:00 Weekend Today9:00 Danoz Direct10:00 Antiques Roadshow10:30 Your 4x411:00 Kids’ WB2:30 Movie: Hotel Paradiso4:30 Discover Down Under5:00 News: First at Five5:30 4WD TV6:00 National News6:30 Funniest Home Videos7:30 Movie: Bee Movie9:30 Movie: Ghosts of Girlfriends Past11:40 Movie: Punch Drunk Love1:30 Movie: The King & Queen of Moonlight Bay3:10 The Avengers4:05 Danoz Direct5:30 Wesley Impact

5:00 Weatherwatch5:05 International News7:30 Tour de France 2011 Daily Updates7:45 International News1:00 Toscanini: In His Own Words2:05 A Russian Resurrection 2:35 The Hidden Life of Masterpieces3:30 In Their Own Words: British Novelists4:30 PBS Newshour5:30 Food Safari6:00 Tour de France 2011 Daily Highlights6:30 World News Australia7:30 Richard Hammond’s Engineering Connections8:30 Iron Chef9:20 RocKwiz10:00 Tour de France 2011 Live: Stage 14


Barcoo Independent TV Guide July 10 - July 16ABC SEVEN Imparja SBS

Sunday July 10

5:00 Rage6:30 Children’s Programs9:00 Insiders10:00 Inside Business10:30 Offsiders11:05 Asia Pacific Focus11:30 Songs of Praise12:00 Landline1:00 7:301:30 Message Stick2:00 Nature’s Great Events: The Great Melt3:00 Creative Nature3:55 Pacific Pulse Fest’Napuan4:30 First Tuesday Book Club5:00 Art Nation5:30 Mr Bean5:45 Robin Hood6:30 Dance Academy7:00 ABC News7:30 Grand Designs8:30 Midsomer Murders10:10 Compass11:00 Strictly Speaking11:30 The Street12:30 Grand Designs1:20 Order in the House2:25 Movie: Blood in the Sun4:00 The Bill

6:00 Children’s Programs

7:00 Weekend Sunrise

10:00 World’s Strictest Parents

11:00 Movie: Fat Albert

1:00 AFL Collingwood vs N.

Melbourne

4:00 V8 Supercars 2011

6:00 Seven News

6:30 Dancing With The Stars

9:15 Castle

10:15 Police Under Fire

11:15 Suburban Secrets

11:45 AFL Port Adelaide vs St Kilda

3:00 NBC Today

4:00 NBC Meet the Press

6:00 Children’s Programs7:00 Weekend Today10:00 Wide World of Sports11:00 The Sunday Footy Show12:00 The Sunday Roast1:00 The Block2:30 Fishing Australia3:00 PWC3:00 Hey Preston: A Man on a Mission4:00 Manly Sea Eagles vs South Sydney Rabbitohs6:00 National News6:30 In Their Footsteps 7:30 60 Minutes8:30 The Mentalist9:30 Underbelly11:25 The Guardian12:20 Super League2:20 Nine Presents Russell Brothers2:30 Danoz Direct3:30 4WD TV4:00 Good Morning America

7:00 International News7:30 Tour de France 2011 Daily Updates7:45 Weatherwatch and Music8:00 International News10:30 Football Asia11:00 Les Murray’s Football Feature12:00 Futbol Mundial12:30 Speedweek2:00 International News3:00 Blood Sweat and Gears4:45 Gone Fishing5:00 Cycling Central6:00 Tour de France 2011 Daily Highlights6:30 World News Australia7:30 Who Do You Think You Are?8:30 Dateline9:30 Nin’s Brother10:00 Tour de France 2011 Live: Stage 92:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

Monday July 11

5:00 Art Nation5:30 The New Inventors6:00 ABC News Breakfast9:00 ABC News9:30 Business Today10:00 Architects of Change11:00 Landline12:00 Midday Report12:30 Monarch of the Glen1:30 Cheese Slices2:00 Jeeves and Wooster 3:05 Children’s Programs6:00 Time Team6:50 Miniscule7:00 ABC News7:30 7:308:00 Australian Story8:30 Four Corners9:15 Media Watch9:35 Q & A10:30 Lateline11:05 Lateline Business11:35Brideshead Revisited12:30 The Clinic1:30 The Suicide Tourist 2:25 Once A Soldier3:00 Bowls: Moama International Tri Series 4:00 The Bill

5:00 Sunrise Extra5:30 Seven Early News6:00 Sunrise9:00 The Morning Show11:30 Morning News12:00 Movie: Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #172:00 Dr Oz3:00 Medical Emergency3:30 Children’s Program4:30 News at 4:305:30 Deal or No Deal6:00 Seven News6:30 Today Tonight7:00 Home and Away 7:30 Border Security8:30 The Amazing Race Australia9:30 Bones10:30 Teen Wolf11:30 My Big Friggin’ Wedding12:30 Heroes1:00 Infomercials3:00 Home Shopping4:00 NBC Today

5:00 Early News5:30 Today9:00 Kerri-Anne11:00 Morning News12:00 The View1:00 Danoz Direct2:00 Days of Our Lives3:00 Antiques Roadshow3:30 Children’s Programs4:30 Afternoon News5:30 Hot Seat6:00 National News6:30 A Current Affair7:00 The Block8:00 The Big Bang Theory8:30 Rescue Special Ops9:30 CSI Miami11:30 Secret Diary of a Call Girl12:00 Super Rugby Extra Time Finals1:00 Super League2:00 Danoz Direct3:00 4WD TV3:30 Good Morning America

5:00 Weatherwatch and Music5:05 International News7:30 Tour de France 2011 Daily Updates7:45 International News8:35 FIFA U-17s World Cup Mexico 2011: Final11:30 International News1:30 Dateline2:30 International News4:00 The Journal4:30 Futbol Mundial5:00 The Crew5:30 Global Village6:00 Tour de France 2011 Daily Highlights6:30 World News Australia7:30 Mythbusters 8:30 Man vs Wild9:30 World News Australia10:00 Flight of the Conchords10: 30 Castoffs11:30 The World Game12:30 Movie: The Truth and Other Lies2:05 Weatherwatch Overnight

Tuesday July 125:00 First Tuesday Book Club5:30 The New Inventors6:00 ABC News Breakfast9:00 ABC News9:30 Business Today10:00 Architects of Change11:00 Big Ideas12:00 Midday Report12:30 Time Team1:35 Meerkat Manor2:00 Jeeves and Wooster3:00 Children’s Programs6:00 Time Team6:50 Miniscule7:00 ABC News7:30 7.308:00 Foreign Correspondent8:30 The Young Ones9:25 Angry Boys9:55 Jennifer Byrne Presents: Fantasy10:25 Lateline11:00 Lateline Business11:30 Four Corners12:15 Media Watch12:30 The Young Ones1:20 Sisters2:00 Songs of Praise2:25 Once A Soldier3:00 Big Ideas4:00 The Bill

5:00 Sunrise Extra5:30 Seven Early News6:00 Sunrise9:00 The Morning Show11:30 Morning News12:00 Movie: Mystery Woman: Vision of a Murder 2:00 Dr Oz3:00 Medical Emergency3:30 Children’s Programs4:30 Seven News5:30 Deal or No Deal6:00 Seven News6:30 Today Tonight7:00 Home and Away7:30 Australia’s Got Talent9:15 Winners and Losers10:15 How I Met Your Mother10:40 Cougar Town11:10 Keeping Up With The Kardashians12:05 Louis Theroux1:00 Infomercials3:00 Home Shopping4:00 NBC Today

5:00 Early News5:30 Today9:00 Kerri-Anne11:00 Morning News12:00 The View1:00 Danoz Direct2:00 Days of Our Lives3:00 Antiques Roadshow3:30 Children’s Programs4:30 Afternoon News5:30 Hot Seat6:00 National News6:30 A Current Affair7:00 The Block7:30 The Big Bang Theory8:00 RBT8:30 Sea Patrol10:30 Two and a Half Men11:30 Secret Diary of a Call Girl12:05 20/201:00 Entertainment Tonight1:30 Danoz Direct3:00 4WD TV3:30 Good Morning America

5:00 Weatherwatch and Music

5:05 International News

7:30 Tour de France 2011 Daily

Updates

7:45 International News

1:00 Movie: Three Times

3:45 It’s My Turn

4:00 The Journal

4:30 PBS Newshour

5:30 Global Village

6:00 Tour de France 2011 Daily

Highlights

6:30 World News Australia

7:30 The Secret Life of Your

Body Clock

8:30 Behind the Force

9:30 World News Australia

10:00 Tour de France 2011

Live: Stage 10

2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

Programs correct at time of printing but may change owing to unforeseen circumstancesCLASSIFICATIONS: G GeneralClassificationM MatureClassificationRecommendedforviewingbymatureaudiences.PG ParentalGuidanceRecommendedMA MatureAudienceNotsuitableforpeopleunder15yearsofage. AV AdultViolenceClassificationNotsuitableforpeopleunder15yearsofage.

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QANTAS FLIGHT DEPARTURE DEADLINES

Passengers departing on QANTAS flights from Blackall Airport are reminded of the need to arrive at the Airport at least45 minutes before the scheduled departure time of the flight. There are very good and valid reasons for requiringpassengers to arrive 45 minutes prior to departure as the check in process can be lengthy and may not be withoutproblems which need resolution.

For passengers with special needs or those who are concerned that they may encounter ticketing problems for theirflights or later connecting flights it is advisable to arrive earlier than the 45 minute deadline to ensure these issues canbe addressed.

Once the plane has landed passengers who have not checked in will be considered as “no show” and will be unable todepart on that flight.

Everyone wants the flight to depart on time so to be fair to passengers who have arrived in the required timeframe (45minutes prior to departure), baggage check in closure times (30 minutes prior to scheduled departure time) and checkin closure times (15 minutes prior to scheduled departure time) will be strictly enforced for future flights.

Please note – THIS IS THE FINAL CALL FOR LATE PASSENGER ARRIVALS FOR FLIGHTS DEPARTING FROM BLACKALLAIRPORT

Blackall boy becomes renowned fashion photographerFashion photographer Georges

Antoni’s schedule for this year includes trips to Japan, New York, Dubai, London and Los Angeles, but the earlier years of his life were spent far from the city, growing up in Blackall.

Mr Antoni’s photographic portfolio is extensive with recent weeks seeing him shoot campaigns for Westfield, Peter Alexander, Jag, Sheridan and other renowned brands as well as working for magazines including Grazia and Madison.

Georges Ghourayeb, who later adopted the name Georges Antoni for his photography career, was born in Blackall, where his parents ran a clothing store in town.

It was during these years at the Ghourayeb’s clothing store, located at the site of Seymour’s Department Store, that Mr Antoni said he developed his love of fashion.

“I’d go on buying trips to Brisbane with my parents, so my love of fashion was really intertwined in my life,” Mr Antoni said.

“My career isn’t because I love photography, it’s because I love fashion.”

Mr Antoni lived in Blackall from 1975- 1992 attending St Joseph’s for his primary schooling and the Blackall State School for the first few years of secondary school. He then went away to boarding school in Brisbane with his family residing in Blackall until he was 18.

After studying commerce and law at university, Mr Antoni worked at the Coca Cola Company before moving to Singapore to work for Price Waterhouse Coopers.

After returning to Australia in his late twenties, Mr Antoni helped his parents start a chain of health food stores and was lecturing at Bond University when he started to develop an interest in photography.

Some of Mr Antoni’s career highlights have been shooting for the Australian Wool Innovation, the Harper’s Bazaar Sydney Harbour Bridge 75th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of

Australian Vogue. Mr Antoni said he believes

that his photography has been influenced greatly by his years living in Blackall.

“We were never constrained by fences or boundaries and you had the opportunity as a child to be able to roam around and explore,” Mr Antoni said.

“I think that means you tend to have a lot more creativity.”

Mr Antoni said although coming from a Lebanese background sometimes made life more challenging, his childhood in Blackall was largely positive.

“The bottom line is I think there’s a lot more love in those small towns than anything negative,” Mr Antoni said.

Mr Antoni said he would advise anyone wanting to get into photography to develop their practical skills rather than focusing too much on theory.

“My one word of advice would be don’t stop shooting,” Mr Antoni.

WHATS ON in 2011JULY9 Community Markets9 The BeeGees Tribute Show9 Jericho Drive In Movies10 Outback Inspirations Opening at Grassland Art Gallery13 Woolscour Tour & Corned Beef Dinner20 Woolscour Tour & Corned Beef Dinner22 Anglican Ladies’ Guild Street Stall23 Filipino Banquet at the Mackillop Centre25 St Joseph’s Prep Open Day27 Woolscour Tour & Corned Beef Dinner29-30 Radio Plays performances30 Blackall Rugby League home game

AUGUST3 Woolscour Tour & Corned Beef Dinner6 Tambo Ladies Race Day6 Blackall vs Ilfracombe Rugby League Home Game6 Saturday Night Tour & Woolscour Bush Dinner8 Blackall State School Variety Bash10 Woolscour Tour & Corned Beef Dinner13 Community Markets17 Woolscour Tour & Corned Beef Dinner24 Woolscour Tour & Corned Beef Dinner25-27 Symposium on Public Art in the Non-Urban Context30 SDE Blackall Sports Skills Day31 Woolscour Tour & Corned Beef Dinner

SEPTEMBER3 Annual Flower Show3 Saturday Night Tour & Woolscour Bush Dinner6 Blackall to Slygo Wagon Trek9 Blackall State School Arts Evening13-14 WesTech Barcaldine16-18 Back to Blackall Weekend16- 19 Tambo Teddy Bear’s Picnic Festival17 Community Markets

OCTOBER8 Community Markets 8 Blackall Hospital Auxiliary Springtime Festival15 Blackall Races15 Elvis Presley Tribute Show 28 Anglican Ladies Guild Street Stall28-29 Community Theatre Restaurant

NOVEMBER4-5 Gallery Day5 Halloween Trick or Treat7-8 SDE Blackall Swim Camp12 Dance Blackall Annual Concert26 Blackall Races26 St Patrick’s Christmas Fete 27 Christmas Tree Festival

DECEMBER16 Blackall Memorial and Sports Club Members’ Xmas Party24 Christmas Eve Mardi Gras, Blackall24 Christmas in the Park, Tambo31 Blackall Memorial and Sports Club New Year’s Eve Costume Party

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Art exhibition launchThe Grassland Art Gallery in Tambo

will launch its annual local exhibition this Sunday with a lunchtime event, with jazz music provided by saxophonist Scott Turner.

Kicking off at 12pm, entry to the opening will cost $10 with a ploughman’s lunch to be served and a bar operating.

The exhibition is entitled “Outback Inspirations, Twenty Eleven” and will feature 51 artworks from artists across the Blackall Tambo region, including 13 glass works.

Businesses wanting to enter in this year’s Queensland Red Meat Awards have a few more days to do so, with nominations closing on July 11.

The awards recognise businesses in the red meat industry including producers, retailers and restaurants.

Award categories are Innovation in Red Meat – Producer of the Year, Innovation in Red Meat – Retailer of the Year, Red Meat Industry Emerging Leader, Best Red Meat Restaurant – Metropolitan and Best Red Meat Restaurant – Regional.

This is the 11th year the awards have been held and previous winners have included Silverwood Organics from Longreach, Bingil Bay Beef from Mission Beach and the Freestone Group from Warwick

The awards will be presented at a ceremony to be held in Brisbane on August 10.

Red meat awards

Arts Queensland is seeking application for its Heartlands initiative which provides funding for artist residences in remote areas.

The initiative supports the placement of arts practitioners including arts workers, cultural workers and producers in remote areas in arts and cultural activities.

Placements are required to deliver community benefits and meet a number of eligibility criteria, including using professionals arts workers and having financial or in-kind support from other sources.

Applications can be made through Arts Queensland’s Development and Presentation Grants program and will shut on August 31.

Funding of up to $50 000 per applicant is available.

Funding available

The Barcoo Independent, Friday, July 8- Page 17

Other resultsHorses: mens bending race –

Jeffrey Lloyd 1st; ladies bending race – Lisa Alexander 3rd; ladies flag race – Bronte Lloyd 1st; mens figure of eight – Jeffrey Lloyd 3rd; ladies figure of eight – Bronte Lloyd 3rd; ladies barrel race – Sally Campbell 2nd; melon race – Danny Vetter 1st; Jack Campbell 2nd, Bronte Lloyd 3rd; musical chairs – Stew Campbell and Oscar Milroy 3rd; 12 & under 16 bending race – Jake Lloyd 3rd; under 6 flag race – Alex Pearson 1st; 6 & under 9 flag race – Sam Pearson 3rd; 9 & under 12 flag race – Ella Pearson 1st; 12 & under 16 flag race – Jake Lloyd 3rd; under 6 figure of eight – Alex Pearson 1st; 12 & under 16 figure of eight – Alex Campbell 1st; under 6 barrel race – Alex Pearson 1st; 6 & under 9 barrel

race – Sam Pearson 3rd; 9 & under 12 barrel race – Ella Pearson 1st, Rosie Alexander 2nd; 12 & under 16 barrel race – Alex Campbell 3rd; 9 & under walk, trot and lead – Rosie Alexander 1st; 12 & under 16 walk, trot and lead – Jake Lloyd 2nd; under 12 musical chairs – Rosie Alexander and Bella Joseland 1st, Sam Pearson and Matthew Allpass 2nd; under 16 musical chairs – Sam Curran and Sam Pearson 2nd.

Bikes: ladies bending race – Kylie Hauff 1st; ladies flag race – Kylie Hauff 1st, Bronte Lloyd 3rd; ladies figure of eight race – Kylie Hauff 1st; ladies barrel race – Kylie Hauff 1st; ladies drum rescue race – Bronte Lloyd 1st; ladies apple bob – Bronte Lloyd 1st; wheelstand – Hayden Dehennin 2nd; under 9 bending race – Sam Pearson 2nd; 9 & under 12

bending race – Phoebe Allpass 1st, Matthew Allpass 3rd; 12 & under 16 bending race – Jake Lloyd 1st, Alex Campbell 2nd; under 9 flag race – Sam Pearson 1st; 9 & under 12 flag race – Phoebe Allpass 1st; 12 & under 16 flag race – Jake Lloyd 1st, Alex Campbell 2nd; under 9 figure of eight – Sam Pearson 2nd; 9 & under 12 figure of eight – Matthew Allpass 2nd, Phoebe Allpass 3rd; 12 & under 16 figure of eight – Alex Campbell 1st, Jake Lloyd 2nd; under 9 barrel race – Sam Pearson 2nd; 9 & under 12 barrel race – Phoebe Allpass 2nd, Matthew Allpass 3rd; 12 & under 16 barrel race – Jake Lloyd 1st, Alex Campbell 2nd; under 16 drum rescue race – Jake Lloyd 1st; under 16 apple bob – Alex Campbell 2nd, Jake Lloyd 3rd.

Cousins Jacy and Matthew Morton headed to Yaraka for a weekend of holiday camping and horse riding.

Rosie Alexander powers her way to second place in the barrel race at Yaraka.

Alex Campbell, Blackall urges his horse to a win in the under 16 figure of eight race ahead of Sam Curran, Longreach.

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The Barcoo Independent, Friday,July 8 2011

SPORT ON THE BARCOOAn influx of southern visitors

helped boost the numbers at the annual Yaraka gymkhana last Saturday.

People from as far afield as Hong Kong, Goondiwindi, Beaudesert and the Gold Coast were enjoying visiting family out west and taking in the horse and motorbike action at Yaraka’s sports complex.

They joined faces from Longreach, Stonehenge, Blackall, Adavale, Ilfracombe and Thargomindah in the chase for the $2000 prize money on offer.

Paul Moody, now living at Allora but well known in local circles, was one of the big winners on the day, taking home trophies for best male rider and best horse.

Longreach’s Mandy Curran collected the ribbon for best lady rider.

In the motorbike section this prize went to Kylie Hauff of Blackall while her brother Craig Ross of Yaraka shared the champion

male rider trophy with Justin Littlewood.

Lisa Alexander from Blackall won the Chubb Nielsen trophy for participation in her first year of competing.

Yaraka’s Andi-Claire Pegler has grown up with the event and it showed as she guided her motorbike around the pegs to be the champion child rider.

Dylan Little of Ilfracombe was the champion horse rider on the day and his horse Kandy won the champion horse ribbon.

Dylan also shared the Jock Mackenzie Memorial trophy with Jess Scott of Yaraka and Matt Doyle of Longreach.

Adavale rider Luke Vetter received the Colin Wood Memorial trophy for sportsmanship.

Motorbike encouragement awards went to Neen Hawkes and Jack Joseland of Yaraka and the sportsmanship prize winner was Ben Simpson.

The lunchtime crowd put their hands in their pocket to support Bronte Lloyd who had her locks clipped for Shave for a Cure before getting on her bike for the afternoon session.

She raised $437.45 amongst the audience and has made over $1000 so far for the Leukaemia Foundation.

Funds raised on the day by the Yaraka Gymkhana committee go towards the Royal Flying Doctor service.

Treasurer Anne Godber said that while horse nominations were down this year, it was balanced by an increase in motorbike nominations.

The afternoon finished up with the Old Buffers footrace – the entrants were puffing a bit afterwards but still managed to be amongst the last to leave the dance floor in the evening.

--Sally Cripps

Southern faces enjoy Yaraka’s sunshine

Bella D’Arcy and Georgia Glasson lop off Bronte Lloyd’s locks in preparation for her Shave for a Cure activity run during the lunchbreak at the Yaraka gymkhana.

Alex Pearson (centre) proudly displays her under 6 gymkhana trophies to Jessica Curran and Rosie Alexander.

Women’s figure of eight placegetters Izzy D’Arcy, Mandy Curran and Bronte Lloyd heading for the finish line.


Blackall Regional Poultry and Caged Bird Club are holding their first Poultry and Caged Bird Show

on Saturday 16th July at the Blackall Showgrounds.Local and district exhibitors welcome.All varieties of poultry and caged bird welcome.Experienced judges.Cash prizesFree BBQ Lunch for exhibitors and their families

Backyard chook sectionJunior sectionBuy, sell and swap your excess stockPoint of lay chooks for saleFor further information and entry forms please contact Glennys Kowald on 0429897905

Clinton to represent Australia at world shooting championships

Clinton Sondergeld is prepared for the world shooting championships in South Carolina later this month.

Blackall resident Clinton Sondergeld will be competing on the world stage later this month when he represents Australia in the World Rimfire and Air Rifle Benchrest Championships being held in the USA.

Clinton will travel to Charleston in South Carolina to compete at the championships from July 30 to August 7, which are only the second to be held in this discipline.

Clinton competed in his first nationals at age 15, where he won the 20M Open which made him become more serious about the sport, he said.

“That’s probably when I got hooked into shooting,” Clinton said.

His first introduction to the sport had come at age 11 in Toowoomba thanks to John Patzwald, another member of the current Australian team, Clinton said.

“I guess when I first started

I never thought I’d get this serious,” Clinton said.

Clinton competed in the National Target Rifle competition earlier this year where he ranked sixth overall.

Clinton will compete in the 25m and 50m events in the heavy varmint, light varmint and international sporter sections as part of the Australian’s contingent’s A Team.

Clinton said living in a rural area posed challenges to him in terms of training but competing was still rewarding.

“It gives you a thrill to be able to achieve with limited facilities,” he said.

Clinton has received sponsorship for the trip from local businesses Spink’s Concrete and Barcoo Photography and has been training on weekends in preparation for the championships.


To the Communities of Blackall & Tambo:

Events: The Bee Gees Tribute show will be playing at the Blackall Cultural Centre on Saturday 9 July, 2011. Adults $25.00, children $15.00 tickets are sold at the Blackall and Tambo Council Offices. A bus service will be running from Tambo for the Tambo residents for an extra $5 per person. For further

information please call 4621 6600 Do you want to know more about how to get the most out of your computer? Gain a better understanding of the internet? Send and receive emails and photos? We are looking for people of ALL ages who are interested in joining BTRC Community Services and Alison Mobbs for an introductory session at 60’s and Better on Monday 25 July, 2011 at 9.30am. Radio Plays - presented in a casual cabaret format, Radio Plays offers a rear taste of vintage radio theatre, re-imaged for the 21st century as a captivating visual and musical experience. Radio Plays will be playing at the Blackall Cultural Centre on Friday 29 July and Saturday 30 July, tickets are available at the Blackall Council Office. THIS IS A FREE EVENT The Elvis Presley Tribute show will be playing at the Blackall Cultural Centre on Saturday 15 October with more information to follow.

Council is hosting a Halloween Trick or Treat for the children of Blackall and Tambo on Saturday 5 November, 2011. If you would like to register your kids to be a trick or treater, or register as a Halloween house, please contact the Council Office on 4621 6600 or visit the Blackall or Tambo Office. Registration Closes on the 21 of October, 2011

Cats and Dogs:

Dog and Cat registration notices have been issued; if you haven’t received the notice please contact the office. Discount closes 31 July, 2011 When you need to microchip

If your cat or dog is under 12 weeks of age from 13 December, 2010

If a cat or dog is being sold or given away

If your dog is a declared regulated dogCan I still give away puppies or kittens?

Yes, puppies and kittens – as well as older animals can be still be given away, however each animal must be microchipped if they are older than eight weeks

It is important to note that recording your cat’s or dog’s details with a microchip registry is different to registering your pet with your local Council. If you do not register your cat or dog with your Council you run the risk of being fined. Unregistered cats and dogs are also more difficult to reunite with their owners if they get lost. By making sure your cats and dogs are registered and microchipped you are ensuring that you can be contacted if they are found away from home.

Airport:Qantaslink has introduced a new checked baggage

system from 1 June, 2011. Currently passengers are allowed multiple pieces of baggage provided the total weight does not exceed 23kg; if it does passengers would be charged an excess baggage fee. The new system being

introduced is 1 bag per passenger policy with a maximum weight of 23kg. In addition passengers are allowed cabin baggage of a total of 7kg per person. Could we please remind everyone to check in as early as possible to avoid flight delays. The Blackall Airport will be open 60 minutes prior to all departures for check-in. Remember if you check in online you may be checked in but your bags are not. So please be early or you may arrive at your destination but your bags may not. Baggage closes 30 minutes prior to departure.

Points of Interest: Pensioners wishing to apply for the Government Subsidy and/or Council Remission on rates are advised that they should contact their Council Office by Friday 29 July, 2011 so that subsidies can be shown on the rate notices for the 2011/2012 financial year. Application forms are available at both the Blackall and Tambo Council Offices. Applicants will be required to present their pensioner/entitlement card as evidence of their eligibility and to also declare particulars of the property for which they are claiming the subsidy. If you have already received the pensioner subsidy on your last rates notice you will not be required to reapply for these subsidies. Steven and Wendy Ferry from Ferry Refrigeration and Electrical started in Tambo on 4 July, 2011. They can be contacted on 0437 841 782. Unconfirmed minutes are available for perusal 10 days after the Council Meeting date (Local Government Act 2009) at both offices and on the Council website. Adopted policies are on website. Next Council Meeting - 13 July 2011 – Tambo.Ken TimmsChief Executive Officer.


Travelling pastor steps in at Heartland

Pastor Brian Baillie is filling in at the Heartland Church for the rest of July.

The Heartland church has a new pastor temporarily with Pastor Brian Baillie taking the reins for four weeks while taking a break from travelling around Australia.

Brian has been travelling around the country with his wife Margaret for the last 15 months and arrived in Blackall last Thursday

Brian and Margaret have parked their caravan behind the Heartland church where Brian will be running a series of sermons over the next three weeks on what he refers to as “the end times”.

On their travels around Australia, Brian has stepped in as a temporary pastor at a number of churches in places including Maleny and Mundubbera but will return to his own church in

Jimboomba in September. Brian said he was enjoying his

time in Blackall and was looking forward to the next three weeks.

“In the smaller centres, there certainly is a greater sense of community,” he said.

“In the cities that doesn’t seem to happen quite as much.”

Brian said he liked to travel to rural churches as a way of giving back to communities while travelling.

“There’s the simple fact that it’s hard to get pastors to come out to remote and regional areas,” Brian said.

“We combined our travels with doing some of these smaller churches as a way of putting some input in and helping them out.”

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The Blackall RACQ agency has been kept busy in recent weeks with around seven caravans needing to be towed into town.

The spate of recent incidents includes a vehicle and caravan rollover 60km south of Blackall where the occupants of the vehicle escaped uninjured.

David Dendle from the RACQ in Blackall said the number of caravans needing to be towed was normal for this time of year.

“We’ve had at least three snapped springs, one with broken spuds, and blown tyres,” David said.

David said he believed there were a number of factors involved in the breakdowns.

“It could be because of the conditions of the road, or it could be a lack of maintenance,” he said.

“You’ve got to consider the age of the caravan, the wear and tear on the springs and other things.”

David said caravanners needed to be aware of the road conditions and travel at a safe speed, as well as taking care of their caravan.

“I would say just keep up the maintenance of the van,” David said.

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Caravan towings keep RACQ busy

The Barcoo Independent, Friday, July 8, 2011

Market reportBlackall Combined Agents

yarded only 561 head at their weekly fat and store cattle sale. As a result of the small yarding due to the end of the financial year and reduced market confidence, prices in the store market were particularly softer.

Steers over 500kg averaged 145.3 c/kg and topped at 155.2 c/kg, steers 400-500kg averaged 154 c/kg and topped at 160.2 c/kg, steers 350-400 kg averaged 158.3 c/kg and topped at 159.2 c/kg steers 280-350kg averaged 166.8c/kg and topped at 183.2c/kg. Steers in the 220-280kg averaged 174.9c/kg and topped at 184.2c/kg.

Heifers from 220-280kg averaged 189.5c/kg and topped at 197.2c/kg Heifers in 280-350kg range averaged 147.2c/kg and topped at 170.2c/kg. Heifers in the 350-3450kg range averaged 148.1c/kg and topped 164c/kg. Heifers over 450kg averaged 137.2c/kg and topped 144.2c/kg.

Cows under 500kg averaged 112.4c/kg and topped at 134.2c/kg and while cows over 500kg averaged 131.3c/kg and topped at 141.2c/kg. Light bulls averaged 151.6c/kg and topped 166.2c/kg whilst heavy bulls averaged 129.4c/kg and topped at 140.2c/kg.

Copai Pastoral Co “Patricia Park” Adavale sold Droughtmaster bullocks for 153.2c/kg weighing 700kg returning $1072/hd.

Kevin and Beverley Gillies, “Devenish” Blackall sold Brahman x cows to 139.2c/kg weighing 555kg to return $772/hd.

HH and B Rogers , “Sutton Downs” Hughenden sold Brahman cross cows to 135c to weigh 554kg returning $748, their Brangus cross steers reached 160c weighing 441kg or $707, while their 354kg feeder heifers made 164c and $581.

Tim and Kylie Box, “Lancevale” Blackall sold Santa and Brahman cross store cows for a top of 118c

to weigh 481kg or $568. GL Wheelhouse, “Selvister”

Blackall sold Shorthorn X cows for an average of 126.3ckg topping at 130.2c/kg with an average weight of 534kg and returning an average of $674.13 per head.

Atkinson Past Co, “Katandra” Hughenden sold Droughtmaster heifers to 148c weighing 437kg returning $647, their cows topped at 139c the draft avg 138c to weigh 564kg or $776.

Charolais steers from “Westhill” which sold to a top of 183.2 and weighed 320.5kg to return $587.07 per head.

Brahman heifers from, “Darracourt” which sold to a top of 197.2 that weighed 235 kg to return $463.42 per head. Baldy Bay Pty Ltd, “Malvern Hills” Blackall sold Santa x and Braham Heifers for an average of 162.8/kg topping at 188.2c per head and returning an average of $275.90 per head.

Kid’s Corner with Eddie EmuG’day Kids. Well school holidays are drawing to a close but I hope that you have been enjoying them while they’ve lasted. If you have any photos of yourselves having fun on your holidays and would like to see them in Kid’s Corner, email them to [email protected] because we would love to see them. Eddie

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A. He felt funny!Q. Why is Dracula so unpopular?A. He’s a pain in the neck.Q. Who always steals the soap in the

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WACKY ANIMAL FACTS:

The horn of a rhinoceros is made from compacted hair rather than bone or another substance.Sharks lay the largest eggs in the world. Even when a snake has its eyes closed, it can still see through its eyelids.Unlike humans, sheep have four stomachs; each one helps them digest the food they eat.Despite the white, fluffy appearance of the Polar Bears fur, it actually has black skin.The average housefly only lives for 2 or 3 weeks. Mosquitoes can be annoying insects but did you know that it's only the female mosquito that actually bites humans.

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The Barcoo Independent, Friday, July 8, 2011 - Page 7

Barron Agencies is down but not out after their application to operate a fortnightly Tuesday sale was denied by the Blackall Tambo Regional Council last week.

Paul Barron of Barron Agencies said the business understood a Tuesday sale would pose challenges, but they wanted the opportunity to address council’s concerns.

“We’re a bit frustrated but we’re not throwing in the towel,” Paul said.

“Barron Agencies are going to sell cattle at the Blackall saleyards eventually.”

“We’d like council to give us the chance to discuss the issues and work out some solutions.”

Paul said Barron Agencies believed an additional sale would be positive for the saleyards and the local economy.

“We can’t understand why the Blackall Tambo Regional Council is so negative towards a new business in town,” Paul said.

“If there was another sale in town, it would bring more business into the town.”

Mayor Jan Ross said council’s decision to deny Barron Agencies’ application was unanimous amongst all councillors and had been made after wide consultation on the matter.

“On all good advice we received, it just didn’t look to be a possibility,”

Cr Ross said.Cr Ross said the decision to

deny the application to operate a Tuesday sale had been made after considering council business conducted at the sale yards other than cattle sales, animal welfare concerns, the capacity of the yards, movement of stock into and through the yards, staffing of the yards and buyer viability issues.

Cr Ross said animal welfare was a big concern with the possibility that a Tuesday sale would cause overcrowding of pens, with some pens in the yard also not having watering facilities.

“If there was a Tuesday sale, Barron Agencies would only have until Tuesday night to get the cattle out before BLAA needed the yards,” Cr Ross said.

“You have to worry if they would be cleared by the time the next sale needed them,” she said.

“Then you’re also getting down to lacking of presentation room for the vendors.”

Council has also decided to review the basis for selling at the Blackall sale yards and how agents operate from the yards.

Cr Ross said she believed a Tuesday sale would not be a possibility until the saleyards had been developed more.

“In my opinion, it has to be considered in the future once we have some more pens and greater

capacity,” Cr Ross said.“We really do want it to be the

premier saleyards in the central west.”

The decision came after months of discussions with Barron Agencies’ asking council to be allowed to either operate in conjunction with the Thursday sale operated by the Blackall Livestock Agent’s Association (BLAA) or to conduct a fortnightly Tuesday sale.

BLAA has an agreement with the council allowing them access to the yards from 6am Wednesday to 6pm Friday each week and council granted BLAA approval to conduct weekly sales at the Blackall Saleyards on Thursday on an exclusive basis.

President of BLAA Paton Fitzsimons said the organisation has welcomed council’s decision.

“The long and successful relationship between the local council and BLAA has enabled the saleyards to grow to such a level where they are now ranked the third largest saleyard he Queensland,” Paton said.

“The results achieved and professionalism shown by our agents and saleyard manager has often been described as irreplaceable,” he said.

“Such a proven and successful asset should always be protected.”

-- Victoria Nugent

Barron Agencies battle against council’s decision

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The Commonwealth budget is out, and the FarmReady program has been continued. FarmReady provides subsidies for farmers to do a range of workshops to improve their skills. This is based on the premise that small businesses survival is linked to the skills of their owners.

The consulting company RCS (see http://www.rcs.au.com) is holding a Grazing for Profit School in Rockhampton from 20 – 26 July. Check their website for other dates.

MLA are prepared to run more workshops locally if they get the numbers. Interested? Contact the Council EDO ([email protected]) or Wayne Hall at the MLA, on [email protected].

Watch out for others as they come along. Remember, Commonwealth drought policy is moving to a situation where there will be no drought assistance payments but assistance to plan for drought and so minimise losses. So, get in now

and improve your business skills. Why the fuss about people doing an MBA, a Masters Degree in Business Administration? Why is there a waiting list a mile long to get into the Harvard MBA program, which costs tens of thousands of dollars? The answer is because business skills are so important.

There are also a range of other business skills programs, aimed at the non-farm sector as business skills are common no matter what sector to which you belong.

Small Business Solutions, part of Qld TAFE, offer Planning for Success workshops. These people spoke at the Business Breakfast workshop in Blackall on 7 April and said they would be happy to discuss workshops locally if we got the numbers. Interested? For more details see www.smallbusinesssolutions.qld.gov.au. They also offer on-line training.

A new program has just been launched to allow small business

owners, including farmers, to do a Certificate III in Small Business, on-line. This is called the Building Business Blocks Program. This was funded by the Commonwealth and developed by the Council of Small Business of Australia, Business Enterprise Centres Australia and the University of Western Sydney. For more details, or to register, see www.businessbuilding.com.au.

A financial planning workshop was held in Blackall on 8 June and nine people in Tambo sat in via a videoconference link at the Council offices at Tambo. Feedback is that the videoconference link worked well. The council is exploring other ways to use this technology for workshops. Watch this space.

--John Hine

Business news

STATE GOVERNMENT SUBSIDY AND COUNCIL REMISSION ON RATES PAYABLE BY PENSIONERS

Pensioners wishing to apply for the Government Subsidy and/or Council Remission on rates are advised that they should contact their Council Office by Friday 29 July, 2011 so that subsidies can be shown on the rate notices for the 2011/2012 financial year.

The application forms are available at both the Blackall and Tambo Council Offices. Applicants will be required to present their pensioner/entitlement card as evidence of their eligibility and to also declare particulars of the property for which they are claiming the subsidy.

If you have already received the pensioner subsidy on your last rates notice you will not be required to reapply for these subsidies.

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Local graphic design business Design Hub has stepped out on its own from the start of July after 12 months operating as an initiative of the Creative Pathways program run by Brisbane creative enterprise Human Ventures.

The business was started by local graphic designer Scott Walker and client liaison officer Rachel Walker when Human Ventures received a grant to help them establish a graphic design business in Blackall.

The business started off by undertaking design jobs for Human Venture’s locally run events such as the Shockwave Festival and the Creative Pathways programs, at the same time as building a client base.

Scott Walker said the help they’d

received from Human Ventures had been vital to establishing the business.

“There’s been that financial stability at a time when we’ve been building the business,” Scott said.

“It was also about being able to ask them questions and get direction from some of their designers,” he said

“We’ve gotten some good clients over our time with Human.”

Scott said their new independence meant that the business would start to operate on a more freelance basis and hours will depend on the amount of work they received.

“We’re going to keep trying to get our name out there and keep trying to get more clients,” he said.

“Hopefully we’ll have enough work to keep us operating the two days a week.”

Scott said Design Hub would continue to focus on jobs within the central west region.

“Expansion wise, we’ve gotten our name out to towns close to Blackall like Barcaldine and Longreach,” he said

“The next big thing is trying to get ourselves to places like Charleville and Emerald.”

Scott is also hoping to enhance his skills in web design to expand the business to include designing websites.

Local design business steps out on its alone

Community members in the Blackall Tambo region will have the opportunity to give their views to the independent Local Government Change Commission about changes to council’s electoral arrangements for the 2012 local government elections.

Deputy Premier and Local Government Minister Paul Lucas said he had directed the Change Commission to conduct public consultation before making any recommendations for changes in a number of councils, including the Blackall- Tambo Regional Council.

Earlier this year the Blackall-Tambo Regional Council submitted an application to the commission to

increase the number of councillors and to remove divisions within the electoral area.

“The independent Change Commission is responsible for recommending whether to change local government electoral arrangements and I expect them to talk to the local community before making any decisions,” Mr Lucas said.

“We already know that there is very strong support from the local community for change in some of these areas.

“The Local Government Act 2009 (Section 19) provides for the Commission to conduct public consultation on this important issue.

“That’s why I’m using my

powers under the Act to ensure

the Change Commission conducts

public consultation and ensures

communities are heard.

“While the ultimate report from

the Change Commission, after

undertaking its enquiries, is a

matter entirely for the Commission,

it’s my view that conducting public

hearings and allowing public

submissions will assist the Change

Commission in determining

whether these proposals are in the

public interest,” Mr Lucas said.

Community to be consulted on electoral changes

RAFFLE RESULTSBLACKALL CULTURAL

ASSOCIATIONPatchwork Quilt - Bub Hauff

Painting “Auckland Harbour” - Iain Scholes

Painting “Jelly Fish” - Tony HauffNecklace - Doreen Womersley

Thankyou to all who supported these raffles.

Blackall Community Markets

Saturday 9 JulyElwyn and Jenny will be there with cakes, slices, jams, relishes and other

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Fine weather draws crowd to Blackall races

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Emma Roberts, Pip Atkinson, Georgie Atkinson, Dominique Russell, Alexa Russell, Steph Munster and Greta Ward enjoying a day out at the Blackall races.

Chelsea Newman and Ava Batts were trackside ready to eagerly cheer on the horses.

Liam Hawkswell and Ben Walker caught up at the Blackall races on Saturday.

Caboolture visitor Vivian Harold, Pat Hauff and and Hervey Bay visitors Anne and Len Fehlhaber enjoyed the day trackside.


Ellerah Campbell and Ginger Morgan were all dressed up for the Blackall races.

Jane Allom, Suzie Cook, CarleenAllom, Anthony Allom, Nathan Allom, Nicole Allom, Terrence Allom and Liz Allom, present the Noel Allom Memorial Trophy.

Tambo and Blackall came together when Richelle Johnson and Priscilla Dendle caught up at the Blackall races.

Lily Kent, Rachel Walker and Toowoomba visitor Kirsty Robinson enjoy a girl’s day out at the races.

Carl Horsfall, John Holmes and Nathan Allan found time for a chat while waiting for the next race.

Fashions of the field winners Jane Armstrong, Catherine Parfitt, Courtney Richardson, Dave Goodman and Harry Hauff with Jolene Dendle from Blackall News and Anne Wilmshurst representing Outback Sound.

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