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Page 16 - The Barcoo Independent, Friday, May 8 2009

May 8 2009 ISSN 1832-6129 RRP $2.00 Contact: barcooindependent@gmail.com

SPORT ON THE BARCOO

– Rowan Hunnam

Blackall Pistol Club hosted the Roger and Gayle Ellison Rapid Fire event and the Wayne Dendle Rifle pairs event on Sunday.

Handicap scores applied to the rapid fire event which resulted in Aub Carter taking the medal for first with a score of 589. Peter Molle followed closely to finish as runner-up on 579.

Other scores from the event were Arthur Elmy 571; Bruce A Coward 526; Bruce McPaul 520; Spencer Astill 496; Jim McCarthy 488; Roy Gerhardht 452 and Lloyd Marsh 427.

The pairing of Bruce McPaul and Kahem Elmy in the rifle pairs match blew the field away. Bruce and Kahem finished with a total score of 3,920 followed by runners-up Greg Tierney and Wayne Dendle on 3610.

Lloyd Marsh and Greg Tierney finished with 3205, while Aub Carter and Noelene Gleeson scored 3110.

The next official shoot is the Robyn and Bruce Coward standard match and air pistol events to be held on Sunday, May 10 commencing at 9am.

Safety officer member Doug Church also conducted a weapons safety course on the weekend which attracted 18 participants covering categories A and B and category H licences.

Participants in the course included Virginia Wacker, Roslyn and Greta Wood, Rhonda Banks, Ben, Megan and Evelyn Banks, Craig Scholes, Moe and Marcus Read, Andrew Lloyd, Peter Evans, Kimberly Storey, Jason and Carlie Mlikota, Zoe, Jessica and Jamee Johnson.

Three of the ladies doing their weapons training at the safety course on the weekend were Rhonda Banks, Roslyn Wood, Virginia Wacker

Weather predictions for Blackall 1 – 31 May (by the moon) by Ken Ring from www.predictweather.comMay could see little or no chance of rain but temperatures should show a seasonal fall. The average temperature for maximums may be around 28 degrees and for minimums around 11 degrees. Over the month, the barometer may average about 1019mbs. Relative humidity at 9am may average 53%. Windier times may be around May 1, 14, 21/22 and 26/27.

© Ken Ring 2009 “Predict Weather for Australia 2009” is available Email: enquiries@predictweather.com

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The participants of the weapons safety course conducted by safety officer member Doug Church last weekend

Teacup girls: Abi Parry, Maddy Price and Alex Pearson having a laugh on the teacup ride at the Blackall Show on Sunday

A total of $3900 was presented to the Blackall Hospital Auxiliary and Barcoo Pastoral Society at the Landmark Cattlemen’s Dinner last Thursday evening as a result of the show cattle sold at the Beef Show and Sale.

Rugby league legend Trevor “The Axe” Gillmeister was the guest speaker at the dinner, explaining that while he didn’t know a thing about cattle, he did appreciate a good steak.

Through the laughter and jokes, Trevor showed his love for the sport and shared stories of his time playing State of Origin and as the current assistant coach of the Gold Coast Titans.

“You don’t often get the chance to captain Queensland,” Trevor said.

“The reason I love it so much is the competitiveness between the states. Its the type of healthy rivalry that lasts forever.”

A number of charity auctions were conducted on the night, raising a total of $2125 for local schools, sporting clubs,

Guest speaker ‘The Axe’ at Cattlemen’s dinner

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Blackall pistol club

Barcoo Pastoral Society president Judy Atkinson says that despite fewer numbers than last year’s show, she has received only positive feedback about the Blackall show on Sunday.

“We were down on numbers due to activities in Barcaldine and elsewhere, but it was generally a really good day,” Judy said.

“There were more than enough activities to entertain everyone, and the kids enjoyed the new and different ones like laser skirmish and the mechanical bull ride.”

The fashion parades also drew the crowds in as they appreciated having local models showcasing clothes from Seymour’s Department Store, the Outback Emporium and Emerald.

The younger generation, and plenty of the older, enjoyed the entertainment from Windy Wizard, particularly the balloon making workshop, puppet shows, the fishing rod spider and his appearance on the catwalk. The mini fire engine rides around the show grounds were also a big hit with the kids.

In its first year at the Blackall show, the Agricultural Science class from Blackall State School provided a popular baby animal nursery.

In the wool pavilion, the fleece competition was judged by Warren Zernike, Queensland Marketing Manager for the Australian Wool Network.

Warren said that he was impressed with the quality and quantity of fleeces entered in the competition.

“The standard of the fleeces were quite exceptional. I did not expect them to be as well grown and as heavy or so lustrous and having that softness of handle,” he said.

“At shows now it is very difficult to get numbers but it is great to see there is still a large degree of participation.”

While the champion housed ram’s fleece went to Barcaldine Downs, between them Benalla and Lilyveil took home almost all of prizes in the fleece competitions.

Avonleigh took a clean sweep of the pet sheep fleeces, while the young judge award went Samantha Thelmes.

Guest speaker Doug Humphries was invited to the wool court lawn to talk about genetic improvement in sheep.

Doug placed the Australian Merino alongside some of the top producing animals in the world.

“The Australian merino is a magnificent animal (and) without a doubt the most successful animal that nature has put together,” he said.

The winning sheep at the Blackall show, Doug explained, represent the sheep of the future, despite its smaller frame.

Successful show day despite lower numbers

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

Wednesday M

ay 13

4:30 G.P.5:30 The Einstein Factor6:00 Children’s Programs11:00 Super Worm12:00 Midday Report12:30 National Press Club Address1:30 Talking Heads2:00 Parkinson3:00 Children’s Programs6:00 Travel Oz6:30 The Cook and the Chef7:00 News7:30 7.30 Report 8:00 The New Inventors8:30 Spicks and Specks9:00 The Gruen Transfer9:35 Moving Wallpaper10:00 At the Movies10:30 Lateline11:05 Lateline Business11:30 Vincent12:40 Magnificent 72:10 Parliament Question Time3:25 National Press Club Address

6:00 Sunrise9:00 The Morning Show11:30 News12:00 Desperate Housewives2:00 Lost Special3:00 Infomercials3:30 Raggs4:00 It’s Academic 4:30 News 5:00 M*A*S*H5:30 Deal or No Deal6:00 News6:30 Today Tonight7:00 Home and Away7:30 Thank God You’re Here8:30 Criminal Minds9:30 My Name is Earl10:00 Family Guy10:30 Russell Brand’s Ponderland11:00 Lost12:00 Across the Roof of the World1:00 Infomercials4:00 NBC Today5:30 News

5:30 Today9:00 Mornings with Kerri-Anne11:00 News12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 The View2:00 Days of our Lives3:00 Home Shopping3:30 Hi-54:00 The Shak4:30 News5:00 Antiques Roadshow5:30 Hot Seat6:00 News7:00 Two and a Half Men7:30 What’s Good For You8:00 RPA8:30 The Mentalist9:30 Cold Case10:30 Cold Case11:30 News12:00 Home Shopping12:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show1:30 The Baron

5:20 International News7:10 Cycling: Giro d’Italia Daily Update7:25 International News12:55 Market update1:00 Eurovision Dance Contest 20083:30 Nerds FC4:00 The Journal4:30 Newshour with Jim Lehrer5:30 Countdown to Eurovision 20095:55 Market update6:00 Global Village6:30 World News Australia7:30 Food Safari: Pakistani Safari8:00 Trawlermen8:35 Long Way Round9:30 World News Australia9:55 Market update10:00 Movie: Mystery Train (M)11:55 Cycling: Giro d’Italia12:25 Movie: Raid (M)2:35 Weatherwatch Overnight

Thursday May 14

4:30 G.P.5:30 The Einstein Factor6:00 Children’s Programs11:00 The War12:00 Midday Report12:30 Pilot Guides1:30 Collectors2:00 Parliament Question Time3:00 Children’s Programs6:10 Grand Designs: Bath7:00 News7:30 Budget 2009: The Right of Reply8:00 The 7:30 Report8:30 The Wedding Makers9:30 Q&A10:30 Lateline11:05 Lateline Business11:30 Spectacle: Elvis Costello with She and Kim, Jenny Lewis, Jakob Dylan12:20 Wildside1:10 Parliament Question Time2:10 Movie: Underwater! (G)3:55 The Glass House

6:00 Sunrise9:00 The Morning Show11:30 News12:00 Desperate Housewives2:00 All Saints3:00 Infomercials3:30 Raggs4:00 It’s Academic4:30 News 5:00 M*A*S*H5:30 Deal or No Deal6:00 News6:30 Today Tonight7:00 Home and Away7:30 Ghost Whisperer8:30 Grey’s Anatomy9:30 Private Practice10:30 Heroes11:30 King of the Hill12:00 Cavemen12:30 Sons and Daughters1:00 Infomercial4:00 NBC Today5:30 News

5:30 Today9:00 Mornings with Kerri-Anne11:00 News12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 The View2:00 Days of our Lives3:00 Home Shopping3:30 Hi-54:00 The Shak4:30 News5:00 Antiques Roadshow5:30 Hot Seat6:00 News7:00 Two and a Half Men7:30 Getaway8:30 20 to 19:30 The Footy Show11:00 News11:30 The Footy Show Late1:30 Home Shopping

4:30 Coppa Italia Final: Lazio v Sampdoria7:00 Cycling: Giro d’Italia7:15 International News12:55 Market update1:00 International News2:30 Dateline3:30 Kings of Clubs4:00 The Journal4:30 Newshour with Jim Lehrer5:30 Countdown to Eurovision 20095:55 Market update6:00 Global Village: Roma6:30 World News Australia 7:35 Inspector Rex8:30 Mad Men9:30 World News Australia9:55 Market update10:00 Movie: Up and Down (M)11:55 Cycling: Giro d’Italia12:25 Oz1:30 Movie: Astronauts (M)3:05 Weatherwatch Overnight

Friday May 15

4:30 G.P.5:30 The Einstein Factor6:00 Children’s Programs11:00 Island Life12:00 Midday Report12:30 Darling Buds of May1:30 Spicks and Specks2:00 Monarch of the Glen3:00 Children’s Programs6:00 Message Stick6:30 Can We Help?7:00 News7:30 Stateline8:00 Collectors8:30 Midsomer Murders10:15 The Hollowmen10:40 Lateline11:20 Triple J tv with the Doctor11:50 Good Game12:20 Rage

6:00 Sunrise9:00 The Morning Show11:30 News12:00 Desperate Housewives2:00 All Saints3:00 Infomercials3:30 Raggs4:00 It’s Academic4:30 News 5:00 M*A*S*H5:30 Deal or No Deal6:00 News6:30 Today Tonight7:00 Home and Away7:30 Better Homes and Gardens8:30 AFL 2009: Fremantle v Hawthorn11:45 Movie: Halloween: Resurrection1:40 Canada Wild2:35 Infomercials4:00 NBC Today

5:30 Today9:00 Mornings with Kerri-Anne11:00 News12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show1:00 The View2:00 Days of our Lives3:00 Home Shopping3:30 Hi-54:00 The Shak4:30 News5:00 Antiques Roadshow5:30 Hot Seat6:00 News7:00 Two and a Half Men7:30 Friday Night Football: Broncos v Titans9:45 Friday Night Football: Dragons v Bulldogs11:30 News12:00 Movie: Knockaround Guys (M)1:45 Home Shopping

5:20 International News7:10 Cycling: Giro d’Italia7:25 International News12:55 Market update1:00 The Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia1:30 Insight2:30 The Super Comet3:30 Living Black4:00 The Journal4:30 Newshour with Jim Lehrer5:30 Countdown to Eurovision5:55 Market update6:00 Global Village: Loire-Forez6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Eurovision Song Contest9:30 World News Australia9:55 Market update10:00 Gay Hollywood10:55 Movie: The Other Side of the Bed (MA)12:45 Cycling: Giro d’Italia1:15 Solo: The Decline of a Popstar2:15 Weatherwatch Overnight

Saturday May 16

5:00 Rage8:00 Rage: Guest programmers: Money, Money, Money11:00 Executive Stress11:30 The Cook and the Chef12:00 Stateline12:30 Australian Story1:00 From the Heart of: Inland Australia1:30 Can We Help?2:00 Rugby League4:00 Naked Science: Lightning5:00 Bowls: Perth International 20096:00 Echo Beach6.25 Minuscule6:30 Gardening Australia7:00 News7:30 New Tricks8:25 News8:30 The Bill10:00 News10:05 Foyle’s War: Eagle Day11:45 Rage

6:00 Children’s Programs9:00 Movie: Disney’s Return to Never Land (G)10:30 Children’s Programs12:00 Eclipse1:00 V8 Xtra1:30 Creek to Coast2:00 AFL 2009: Geelong v North Melbourne5:00 River to Reef5:30 Hook Line and Sinker6:00 News6:30 Whacked Out Sports7:00 AFL 2009: Lions v Adelaide10:00 Billy Connolly: Journey to the Edge of the World11:05 Scrubs12:00 Movie: The Good Thief (MA)2:05 Guardians of the Wild3:00 Room for Improvement3:30 It Is Written4:00 Home Shopping5:00 Dateline NBC

6:00 Children’s Programs

12:00 Timeblazers

12:30 Home Shopping

1:30 Home Made

3:30 Discover Downunder

4:00 The Garden Gurus

4:30 Talk to the Animals

5:00 David Attenborough’s Life of

Mammals

6:00 News

6:30 Australia’s Funniest Home

Videos

7:30 Movie: Cats and Dogs (PG)

9:30 Movies: The Departed (AV)

12:30 Movie: The World According

the Garp (M)

3:00 Home Shopping

5:20 International News

7:10 Cycling: Giro d’Italia

7:25 International News

1:00 La Grande-Duchesse de

Gerolstein

3:40 The Chopin Etudes

3:55 A Sensitive Eye

4:30 Newshour with Jim Lehrer

5:30 Tribe: Nyangatom

6:30 World News Australia

7:30 Eurovision Song Contest

9:30 Movie: ABBA the Movie

11:15 Movie: Foon (M)

12:45 Cycling: Giro d’Italia

1:15 SOS

2:15 Sinchronicity

3:10 Weatherwatch Overnight

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Residents and visitors to Blackall, Tambo and the surrounding region are invited to contribute to the community’s newspaper, the Barcoo Independent. The newspaper’s editor-journalist Rowan would like to hear from you. Are there issues that you would like to see discussed, or news events you would like to promote or report on? What would you like to see and read in the newspaper? Do you have any ideas for regular items or one-off features? All ideas, contributions and letters to the editor are most welcome. If you have an interest in jokes, humour and the like, you may like to contribute.

DATE CLAIMERSMAY9 Guide Cent Sale, CWA Hall9 Mother’s Day Mass & BBQ, St Patrick’s Church10 Women’s Health Seminar13 Woolscour Tour and Dinner15 Walk to School Safely Day17 Blackall golf clubhouse opening20 Woolscour Tour and Dinner 22 Heartland Festival begins23-24 Tambo Polocross27 Woolscour Tour and Dinner30 Matilda Highway race meeting, Blackall

JUNE3 Woolscour Tour and Dinner 6 Queensland Day6 Woolscour Bush Dinner6-8 Shockwave Youth Festival8 Heartland Festival ends10 Woolscour Tour and Dinner13 Blackall Billy Lids Bull Ride13 Tambo race meeting17 Woolscour Tour and Dinner24 Woolscour Tour and Dinner27-28 Streetwise Skating Clinic

JULY1 Woolscour Tour and Dinner4 Blackall race meeting4 Woolscour Bush Dinner4-5 Ladies Sandgreen championships8 Woolscour Tour and Dinner11-12 Black Stump Open Pistol Shoot15 Woolscour Tour and Dinner18 Blackall Cultural Assoc. Market Day22 Woolscour Tour and Dinner26 Qld Music Festival performance

SEPTEMBER5 80th Blackall Anglican Flower Show

OCTOBER5-14 Q150 Document Exhibition17 Blackall race meeting

NOVEMBER3 Melbourne Cup Day7 Blackall Cultural Assc. Christmas Gallery Day11 Rememberance Day18-20 Q150 shed entertainment28 St Patrick’s Christmas Fete28 Blackall race meeting

The pace of life seems to have gathered speed over the past couple of weeks, with a lot on the calendar to accomplish in each day.

The president of the local government association of Queensland Cr Paul Bell A M., junior vice president Cr Margaret De Wit of the Brisbane City Council and Mark Girard CEO of local government infrastructure services flew into Blackall on Wednesday evening. They enjoyed a tour of the town as well as presenting an update to Blackall Tambo regional councilors on the much reduced state government ministries and associated departments and many other issues which are affecting the local government sector at this time. A major concern is the necessity for constitutional recognition of local government. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has indicated that a referendum will be held on this important matter however the timing and the probability of local government recognition being the only question on the referendum paper are all matters of concern. While ever we do not have constitutional recognition, local governments are at the mercy of their respective state governments.

A lengthy remote area planning and development board teleconference saw members agree to a strategic planning review which will be held at the first face-to-face meeting in July. I would like to see a great deal more focus of this board on regional development and trust that it will come about through this planning review.

I was able to attend the opening of the Barcaldine Tree of Knowledge on Saturday, May 2. It certainly was a grand opening with Premier Anna Bligh, federal minister Peter Garrett and our local federal member Chris Trevor in attendance. “Love it or hate it” the monument certainly stands out in the main street of Barcaldine and when you stand under the “canopy” it definitely is a “tree” with lit glass surrounds right up to the base of the preserved trunk of the original tree. You are able to see the roots as well. A very distinctive concept indeed.

As he was in the area Chris Trevor took the opportunity to travel to Blackall and to Tambo on Sunday to inspect the various projects which have come or are in the process of coming to fruition since he was elected. The Blackall Tambo Regional Council were also interested in the availability of funding for other necessary projects which will benefit both communities greatly. It was a hectic day, hastily put together at the last moment. As a result I was unable to visit the Blackall Show which I trust went well for all.

Jan Ross

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

Sunday May 10

5:00 Rage6:30 Children’s Programs9:00 Insiders10:00 Inside Business10:30 Offsiders11:00 Asia Pacific Focus11:30 Songs of Praise: Liverpool12:00 Landline1:00 Gardening Australia1:30 Message Stick2:00 Mummy Detective3:00 The Brothers Warner4:35 First Tuesday Book Club with Jennifer Byrne5:00 Sunday Arts6:00 At the Movies6:30 The Einstein Factor7:00 News 7:30 Show Leopard: Beyond the Myth8:20 News up-date8:30 Dirt Game: Boab Dreaming9:25 Compass: Retreat10:25 The Film Festival Project11:15 Movie: A Matter of Life and Death (PG)1:00 Movie: Blackbeard the Pirate (G)2:45 Movie: The Spanish Main (G)

6:00 Children’s Programs7:00 Weekend Sunrise10:00 Gladiators11:00 Magnum, P.I12:00 Movie: Barbie Presents Thumbelina (G)1:30 Dragons: A Fantasy Made Real3:00 10 Days That Made the Queen5:00 Mecurio’s Menu5:30 Great South East6:00 News6:30 Sunday Night7:30 Border Security USA8:00 The Force: Behind the Line8:30 Bones9:30 Bones10:30 Infamous Assassinations11:00 2412:00 Lost Special1:00 House Calls to the Rescue2:00 Kiwifruit2:30 Home Shopping3:30 NBC Meet the Press4:30 NBC Today5:30 News

5:30 Rise and Shine6:00 Go, Diego, Go6:30 Dora the Explorer7:00 Today on Sunday10:00 Wide World of Sports11:00 The Sunday Footy Show12:00 Sunday Roast1:00 4WD TV1:30 Fishing North Australia2:00 English Challenge Cup Rugby League4:00 Sunday Football: Broncos v Sea Eagles6:00 News6:30 Home Made7:30 60 Minutes8:30 CSI9:30 CSI: NY10:30 The Evidence11:30 Body of Evidence12:00 Motorsport: Brands Hatch, Great Britain1:00 Spyforce2:00 Home Shopping2:30 Home Shopping

6:05 International News10:00 Mythbusters11:00 Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms11:30 Don Hazelwood: The Concert Master12:00 Cycling: Fleche Wallonne12:30 Cycling: Leige-Bastogne-Leige1:00 Speedweek3:00 UEFA Cup Highlights3:30 UEFA Champions League Magazine4:00 Les Murray’s Football Feature5:00 The World Game6:00 Thalassa6:30 World News Australia7:30 Lost Worlds8:30 Dateline9:30 Movie: Shadows of Time (M)11:25 Cycling: Giro d’Italia11:55 Movie: The Saddest Music in the World (M)1:40 Speaking in Tongues2:10 Weatherwatch Overnight

Monday M

ay 11

4:30 G.P.5:30 The Einstein Factor6:00 Children’s Programs11:00 Landline Extra12:00 Midday Report12:30 Poirot1:30 The Cook and the Chef2:00 Parkinson3:00 Children’s Programs6:00 Landline6:30 Talking Heads: Garry McDonald7:00 News7:30 7.30 Report8:00 Australian Story8:30 Four Corners9:20 Media Watch9:35 Spooks10:30 Lateline11:05 Lateline Business11:35 Taxidermy1:05 MDA2:10 Parkinson3:25 Bowls: Perth International 2009

6:00 Sunrise9:00 The Morning Show11:30 News12:00 Desperate Housewives2:00 All Saints3:00 Infomercials3:30 Raggs4:00 It’s Academic4:30 News5:00 M*A*S*H5:30 Deal or No Deal6:00 News6:30 Today Tonight7:00 Home and Away7:30 How I Met Your Mother8:00 AFL 2009: Collingwood v St Kilda11:00 Scrubs11:30 Scrubs12:00 Legends of the South Pacific1:00 Infomercials4:00 NBC Today5:30 News

5:30 Today9:00 Mornings with Kerri-Anne11:00 News12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show1:00 The View2:00 Days of Our Lives3:00 Home Shopping3:30 Hi-54:00 The Shak4:30 News5:00 Antiques Roadshow5:30 Hot Seat6:00 News7:00 Two and a Half Men 7:30 Two and a Half Men8:00 Missing Pieces8:30 Trimbole: The Real Underbelly9:30 Eleventh Hour10:30 CSI: NY11:30 News12:00 Home Shopping12:30 English Challenge Cup Rugby League

5:20 International News7:10 Cycling: Giro d’Italia Daily Update7:25 International News12:55 Market update1:00 Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia1:30 The Bridge at Midnight Trembles2:30 Dateline3:30 Insight4:30 The Journal5:00 The Crew5:30 Corner Gas5:55 Market update6:00 Living Black6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Top Gear Australia8:30 Dave in the Life…9:00 South Park9:30 World News Australia9:55 Market update10:00 Shameless10:55 Cycling: Giro d’Italia11:25 Movie: Down By Law (M)1:20 Movie: Duplicity (M)3:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

Tuesday May 12

4:30 G.P.5:30 The Einstein Factor6.00 Children’s Programs11:00 How to Divorce Without Screwing Up Your Kids12:00 Midday Report12:30 The Einstein Factor1:00 The New Inventors1:30 Catalyst2:00 Parliament Question Time3:00 Children’s Programs6:05 Time Team7:00 News7:30 The Treasurer’s Budget Speech 2009 8:00 Budget Special 20098:30 Around the World in 80 Gardens: United States of America9:35 Mumbai Calling: Teknobable10:00 Artscape10:30 Lateline11:05 Lateline Business11:30 Four Corners12:20 Media Watch12:35 Foyle’s War2:15 Parliament Question Time3:25 Triple J tv with the Doctor

6:00 Sunrise9:00 The Morning Show11:30 News12:00 Desperate Housewives2:00 All Saints3:00 Infomercials3:30 Raggs4:00 It’s Academic4:30 News5:00 M*A*S*H5:30 Deal or No Deal6:00 News6:30 Today Tonight7:00 Home and Away7:30 The Zoo8:00 Find My Family8:30 All Saints9:30 10 Years Younger in 10 Days10:30 Lipstick Jungle 11:30 Carpoolers12:00 House Calls to the Rescue1:00 Infomercials4:00 NBC Today5:30 News

5:30 Today9:00 Mornings with Kerri-Anne11:00 News12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show1:00 The View2:00 Days of our Lives3:00 Home Shopping3:30 Hi-54:00 The Shak4:30 News5:00 Antiques Roadshow5:30 Hot Seat6:00 News 7:00 Two and a Half Men7:30 Home Made8:30 Two and a Half Men9:00 Two and a Half Men9:30 Kitchen Nightmares10:30 Federal Budget 200911:00 Hell’s Kitchen12:00 News12:30 Home Shopping1:00 Mad TV

5:20 International News7:10 Cycling: Giro d’Italia Daily Update7:25 International News12:55 Market update1:00 The Storm Rages Twice1:55 The Storm Rages Twice3:00 Here Comes the Neighbourhood3:30 Living Black4:00 The Journal 4:30 Newshour with Jim Lehrer5:30 Corner Gas5:55 Market update6:00 Global Village: Udine6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Insight: Sixteen8:30 Cutting Edge9:30 World News Australia 9:55 Market update10:00 Hot Docs: When Borat Came to Town11:05 Cycling: Giro d’Italia11:40 Movie: Days of Abandonment (MA)1:20 Going for the Kill2:40 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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Blackall and Tambo are looking much greener after receiving decent rainfall in April at Easter, while some of the surrounding properties fared even better.

Blackall’s total rainfall for the month was 388 points (98.6mm), while 392 points (99.6mm) fell in Tambo.

Blackall’s total rainfall for April was far greater than the monthly average of 37.2mm and a welcome relief from the dry days in March.

Looking back, the most rainfall recorded in a single day in Blackall in April was in 1990 when 1177 points (299.2mm) fell.

April temperatures in Blackall ranged from 7.7 degrees on April 29 to a maximum of 36.9 degrees on April 4. The minimum temperatures ranged from 7.7 to 21.7 degrees, while the maximum temperatures ranged from 22.6 to 36.9 degrees.

The average maximum temperature was 29.5 degrees, while the average minimum was 15.7 degrees, both a degree below the average for April.

Temperatures in Tambo were slightly cooler, ranging from 4.8 degrees on April 28 to 34.5 degrees earlier in the month on April 3.

Blackall and Tambo both had a humid spell in April, due to the rainfall in the middle of the month. Relative humidity was at 97% all day on Easter Saturday, April 11, well higher than the average for April of 55% at 9am and 34% at 3pm.

The maximum wind gust in Blackall was recorded at 57 km/hour from the south-west in the afternoon of April 5.

April rain makes for more green

Some of the storms that brought welcome rain at Easter in Blackall and Tambo

A four-day workshop designed to reinvigorate a passion for photography has been programmed into the upcoming Heartland Festival program at Blackall.

Called “Digital Photography in the Real World”, Toowoomba tutor Don Hildred will cover the practical Adobe Photoshop topics that every photographer in today’s world needs to know.

Catering for a maximum of 15-20 students, the workshop will be running at the Arts Centre in Blackall from June 2-5.

Workshop convenor Sally Cripps said a great mix of practical work and learning about the limitations of modern digital cameras was planned.

“There will be field trips out to the historic Blackall Woolscour where we will explore the possibilities of available light shooting, using your camera’s white balance settings, and getting into macro and panorama photography,” she said.

“On the computer side, some of the Photoshop topics we’ll explore are using Adobe Bridge, adjusting RAW images, non-destructive image editing, converting images to black and white, and step by step printing.”

“First timers will be welcome because there will be a Photoshop refresher to start with, so long as everyone has a good understanding of their computer operating systems – XP or Vista.”

Sally said participants should pack their beanies for an early morning start to capture sunrise images at the scour one day.

“We are also planning Q&A sessions at night time meals downtown, that anyone can come along to and ask questions,” she said.

“We hope to have a showcase of student work at the end of the four days as well.”

There will also be afternoon sessions for school students packed into the program.

Workshop fees are $25 a day, and there is residential accommodation available at the Arts Centre for $30 a day.

Sally Cripps is the person to speak to for further information and to enrol for the four day course at the start of June.

Digital photo workshop set for Heartland Festival

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KIDS CORNER with Eddie Emu

The Puzzle Page

With Thanks and Appreciation

On behalf of Geoffrey Towner and family, together with Amadeus Energy Ltd we would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to the Blackall-Tambo Community and to all contributors for an outstanding effort in the vision, commitment and generous donations that helped to successfully establish the Towner memorial statue, unveiled at the Blackall Memorial Park on the eve of Anzac Day 2009.

The inspiring sculpture of Edgar Thomas Towner VC MC is a tribute to the spirit, commitment and bravery of all our heroic Australian soldiers who have served and continue to serve our great nation.

Our special thanks to Ronan Robinson for initiating the project and to artist William Eicholtz for creating the memorial sculpture. To the organising committee, congratulations for a job well done.

A wonderful effort from a generous and proud community!

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G’day kids and welcome to another exciting issue of Kid’s Corner. What a weekend! I saw many of you having a great time at the show. Plenty of rides and many fantastic displays to look at. One of my favourites was the baby animals. They were so cute, especially the puppies. I really enjoyed myself and by the looks of all your smiling faces in my happy snaps most of you did too. Eddie

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Hospital Specialist Dates*** QUEENSLAND BREASTSCREEN BUS WILL BE HERE IN AUGUST AT TAMBO AND BLACKALL. PLEASE CALL 13 20 50 to arrange your free breastscreen appointment. The bus will be at Tambo Primary Health Centre on August 3-6, 2009 and at the Blackall Hospital on August 7-17, 2009. Age is the biggest risk factor in developing breast cancer. ANTENATAL SHARED CARE AND POSTNATAL FOLLOW-UP CARE Blackall hospital provides information on pregnancy, labour/birth, breast feeding and after birth care for mother and baby. Please call the Blackall Hospital on 46 507 700 to make an appointment. Dates: May 7 and 21. AUDIOLOGIST Please call Patti Smith, Specialist Support Officer at the Longreach Hospital on 46 584 735. Dates: July 29-31, December 2-4. BREAST CANCER SCREENING Please call 13 20 50 to arrange your free breast screen. CHILD HEALTH AND ADULT/CHILD HEARING TESTS Please contact Blackall Hospital on 46 507 700 to make an appointment. Referrals are required from your local GP for a hearing test. Dates: May 7 and 18. COMMUNITY HEALTH - INDIGENOUS HEALTH, QIDDI AND SOCIAL WORKERS Please contact Longreach Community Health Service on 46 583 344. CONTINENCE ADVISOR Please call Joanne de Vries on 46 583 622. DENTIST All patients who require dental treatment please call Blackall Hospital on 46 507 700 to register on a waiting list. Barcaldine Dental Clinic - 46 511 311 Longreach Hospital - 46 584 720 Private Clinic Longreach - 46 581 283. DIETITIAN Please call the Blackall Hospital to make an appointment. Date: May 89. DERMATOLOGIST Referrals are required from your local GP. Please call the Black Stump Surgery on 46 574 677 to make a booking. EMOTIONAL & SOCIAL WELL BEING TEAM (RFDS) Please contact RFDS Longreach on 46 581 928. Referrals are required from your local GP. ENT (Ears, Nose, and Throat) Please contact Patti Smith, Specialist Support Officer at the Longreach Hospital on 46 584 735. Dates: July 29-31, December 2-4. FOOT CARE CLINIC Please contact the Blackall Hospital to make an appointment. The staff can assist with nail trimming and filing, foot assessments and education on foot care. Dates: May 25, 26, June 29-30. GASTROENTEROLOGIST Please contact Patti Smith, Specialist Support Officer at the Longreach Hospital on 46 584 735. GYNAECOLOGIST and OBSTETRIC (FOG TEAM) Dr Alison Shearer visits Blackall every second month. Please call the Blackall Hospital on 46 507 700. Dates: May 81. OPHTHALMOLOGIST Dr Glasson/Dr Stark will be visiting Blackall in October. Referrals are required. Please contact the Blackall Hospital on 46 507 700 to make an appointment. Kerry at Dr Glasson’s practice can also be contacted on 3039 1300 for appointments in other towns. OPTOMETRIST Please call 1800 008 020 to arrange an appointment. Dates: June 1. ORTHOPAEDICS Please contact the Longreach Hospital on 46 584 735 to make an appointment. Dates: June 10-13. OUTPATIENTS Please make an appointment with the Blackall Hospital Administration on 46 507 700 between 8-9am. Outpatients start at 9.30am. MENTAL HEALTH NURSE Please contact the Longreach Hospital on 46 584 700 to make an appointment with the Mental Health Team. The nurse visits Blackall and Tambo weekly. PAEDIATRICIAN TEAM (Child Psychiatrist and Paediatrician) Dr Helen Heussler. Please contact Patti Smith, Specialist Support Officer at the Longreach Hospital for appointment on 46 584 735. Referrals are required from your local GP. PODIATRIST Please Contact the Longreach Hospital on 46584700 for appointments. PSYCHIATRIST Please call 46 584 700 for information and/or an appointment. Referrals are required from your GP. Date: May 20. PSYCHOLOGIST Please call the Longreach RFDS on 46 581 928 to make an appointment. The psychologist visits Blackall and Tambo. PHYSIOTHERAPIST Please contact the Longreach Hospital on 4658 4700 or Barcaldine Hospital on 46 504 000. RELATIONSHIPS AUSTRALIA Please phone 1300 364 277 to organise an appointment. RESPIRATORY PHYSICIAN Please contact Patti Smith Specialist Support Officer, Longreach Hospital on 46 584 735 to make an appointment. Dates: May 21-22, August 20-21, November 19-20. WELL WOMAN’S CLINIC DOCTOR Please call the Blackall Hospital on 46 507 700 to make an appointment. Dates: May is fully booked, June 10-11. WELL WOMAN’S CLINIC NURSE Please call Blackall Hospital on 46 507 700 to book an appointment if you are due for a pap smear. Dates: August 11-13

Former Member for Kennedy and now Victoria's deputy premier Rob Hulls with Simon Campbell and Sally Cripps at the memorial unveiling. Both worked with Mr Hulls on the project to restore the Blackall Woolscour in the 1990s and were pleased to see him back in western Queensland to witness another historic event

Deputy mayor Peter Skewes and mayor Jan Ross at the Tree of Knowledge Memorial unveiling in Barcaldine

Hundreds turned up for the official opening of the Tree of Knowledge memorial in Barcaldine on Saturday

Over Easter the Queensland Bluelight Association held a youth leadership camp at Riverside retreat near Bundaberg.

Each year the Queensland Bluelight holds a youth camp and the Blackall branch is rewarded with two spots to fill each year.

Last year, two girls went down to Canberra for a week to take in all the sights of the capital city and surrounding area.

This year, after inviting a number of children who were unable to attend due to other commitments, Melissa McKay was invited by the state office to attend the camp as a supervisor.

Fraser and Amber were the two Blackall participants and had a lot to say about their trip.

On the holiday we went to camp at Riverside Retreat. We slept in a big dormitory with boys from Yarraman, Nambour, Darling Downs and Windorah.

There were also two kids from New Zealand. I made lots of friends and the Kiwis had a good time too.

The funnest thing was going to Lady Musgrave Island and snorkeling. The water was really light blue and you were not allowed to stand on the coral.

There were heaps of fish to feed. I liked throwing food at the fish when Amber was trying to get out of the water because they all went around her.

We learnt about bush rangers, mostly James McPharlin – I think that was his last name. We learnt first aid for a snake bite and a

bullet wound for when we had to capture a real bush ranger.

I got to be a bush ranger and escaped from my team. We were always in teams and everyone had to have a go at being listened to, otherwise you would lose points for not being a good team.

Other good stuff was canoeing and panning for gold.

Thank you Blackall Bluelight.Fraser McKay 9yrs

On the holidays Mum took us to Bluelight camp in Bundaberg. I had lots of fun.

We had to make a raft out of tyre tubes and raft out into the river. Our team won the gold rush challenge and we won a can of soft drink.

I had the Kiwi Ben on my team, but he was calling himself Bin.

We all had to wash the dishes and that wasn’t the funnest thing. But Mum liked not having to cook for us.

There were heaps of girls in my dorm and the big girls looked after me and gave me piggy back rides. Snorkeling at Lady Musgrave Island was the best thing except we all got sea sick. Fraser vomited 7 times on the boat.

We learnt how to make a teepee fire, a stretcher and build a shelter. There was no sand on the island, it was all coral.

One night we had a huge bonfire. It was too big and hot to cook marshmallows on. I had a really fun time at camp.

Thank you Bluelight in Blackall.

Amber 7yrs

Queensland Bluelight camp in Bundaberg

Tree of Knowledge memorial officially openHundreds of people turned out

in Barcaldine on the weekend for the official opening of the Tree of Knowledge memorial.

The 18-metre high monument features almost 5,000 individual pieces of suspended timber hanging from the roof to represent the canopy of the ghost gum tree.

While not a traditional building, and one that some people are not convinced about, Premier Anna Bligh said that it will attract visitors.

Minister for Environment, Heritage and the Arts Mr Peter Garrett said the memorial provides a close link to Australia’s development and history.

“It holds a special place in the hearts of many Australians as a symbol of the struggle to improve conditions for workers and so

create a better society,” Mr Garrett said.

“The shearer’s strike of 1891 became a time that united workers. It profoundly affected Australia’s future and became part of the Australian legend of mateship and fair go for all.”

“The tree has become, and will remain an important symbol for Australian workers.”

The opening of the memorial was part of the four day Labor day celebrations in Barcaldine.

Some of the other popular events of the weekend included the arrival of the Q150 steam train, the Barcy revfest and hotly contested goat races.

– Rowan Hunnam

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Right: Looking up at the thousands of pieces of timber suspended from the roof, representing the canopy of the Tree of Knowledge in Barcaldine

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St Joseph’s School News

Carbon and Climate Change3 Cs Information Days

Friday 15 May

9:30am - 2:30pm

Barcaldine Main Roads Training Room

Climate change impacts on livestock carrying capacitySenior Scientist Grant Stone, Qld Climate Change Centre of excellence

Carbon cyclesDr Chris Stokes, CSIRO

Greenhouse budgets for grazing enterprises Dr Steven Bray, DEEDI (DPI)

For more information contact Industry Liaison Officer Colleen James email: colleen.james@dcq.org.au ph: 0428 580 998Register now by calling DCQ on 07 4658 0600 includes smoko and lunch.

As a grazier, how does Climate Change and Carbon affect me? Learn more about these topics and take the opportunity to get your questions answered by industry experts.

Working with the Dalrymple Landcare Committee, this is an initiative of Desert Channels Qld and is funded by the Queensland Government’s Blueprint for the Bush Program.

The year 4/5 students have returned from the holidays and are straight into the swing of the class routine and immersing themselves in their unit for the term: ‘Fractured Fairy Tales’

In the land of make-believe anything can happen. Fairy tales allow children to use their imagination.

Whether it’s ‘Cindafella’ or ‘Big Blue Riding Hood’, students are invited to turn familiar fairy tales upside down and inside out – and to have fun. The unit gives students a choice of fairy tales to read and are then guided to choose and implement a variety of changes, which they use to draft, edit and compose their own fractured fairy tale.

Another area of focus throughout all grades is how children interact with peers and adults. This can be difficult for many children.

Throughout the term, year 4/5 will involve themselves in ‘talk time’ which are speaking activities that will ideally allow students to use any and all language functions at their command.

There are a variety of ways to increase communication depending on a child’s age and ability level. Some of the ways that language and communication can be improved include expanding sentence lengths, using books for language, create situations that promote language, provide choices in activities, stories, toys,

and foods, be supportive and be a role model.

Miss Alisa Remeikis hopes that everyone has a great week and she anticipates an exciting and productive term.

***Preparations have begun this

week for the sacraments. The first workshop will be next Thursday, May 7 at 6pm. The sacraments that will be occurring will be Eucharist and Confirmation.

Father Matthew Moloney, Alisa Remeikis and Cally Hansen will be involved in the program. It will be held once a fortnight at 6pm in the parish hall. Please contact the school if you would like to be involved.

On Saturday night St Joseph’s will lead the parish mass. In addition to the Mother’s Day mass, St Joseph’s year seven leaders will be receiving their badges.

Friday, May 15 is Walk to School Safely day. St Joseph’s is celebrating the day by walking to school and having a BBQ breakfast after the walk. There are several meeting points around the town that children can walk from with staff and parent helpers. If you would like to help on this day, either by walking with children to

school or with the BBQ breakfast, please let Margot or Cally Hansen know.

***While all members of the P&F

realise and understand that not everyone can attend monthly meetings, volunteers are required for projects outside of the meeting. Quite often fundraising opportunities are presented at a meeting that those in attendance are unable to take on.

If anyone is in a position to be involved in fundraising projects such as catering/food preparation/drink sales etc, please leave your name and telephone number with Margot in the office so that the P&F can call upon you for projects outside the regular ones on the calendar.

St Joseph’s year two and three infront of the Jackie Howe statue on their excursion last term

Paul Holm and Christine Norris present Barcoo Pastoral Society President Judy Atkinson and Jessica Groves from the Blackall Hospital Auxiliary with money raised from the show

Ben, Oona and Megan Banks of ‘Springleigh’ Blackall at the Cattlemen’s Dinner last week

Blackall Landmark manager Paul Holm, beef show judge Warren Salter from the Darling Downs, guest speaker Trevor Gillmeister and Landmark's Bill Chilcott

Jessica Groves with rugby league legend Trevor “The Axe” Gillmeister at the Cattlemen’s Dinner

Jack Campbell, another jackaroo from Isis Downs, Pip Atkinson, Harry Noble and Iain Adams enjoyed the night out at the dinner

Exceptional heavy and trade weight bullocks on offer continued from pg1community groups and charities.

Earlier in the day an outstanding quality yarding of 2317 head of cattle were presented for Landmark Blackall’s annual Central Queensland Beef Show and Sale held on Thursday, April 30. Cattle were drawn from local districts as well as Richmond, Tambo, Augathella, Barcaldine, Longreach and Boulia. Show cattle were judged by Mr Warren Salter of Sandalwood Feedlot.

The market was fully firm to dearer for the prime cattle, having a quality display of heavy and trade weight bullocks on offer.

Warren Salter was impressed with the quality of the cattle and explained that he was judging based on the potential for efficient performance shown.

“The quality of cattle in the show today was exceptional,” Warren said.

The Landmark grand champion pen of bullocks account Clarenden Cattle Co “Clarenden” Blackall

sold to 164.2 c/kg for 578 kg or $949.90. A total of 196 ox were offered by various vendors with an average of 153.3 c/kg.

The prizewinning cows topped at 129.2 c/kg and $886 for a draft of local Santa cows. Adams & Son “Darracourt” Blackall sold Simmental cross cows making 126.2 c/kg, weighing 699 kg or $882.

Santa heifers account Swan Hill Cattle Co “Swan Hill” Blackall took out a prize-achieving 143.2 c/kg.

The feeder steer market was firm to dearer on the sale the previous week. Heavy feeder steers account Shane and Amanda Jones “Padua” Ilfracombe took out the prize on the day with their steers selling to 171.2 c/kg for 450 kg. Jack and Rhonda Banks “Springleigh” Blackall sold to a top of 169.2 c/kg to realise $765.

A draft of Santa cross steers account the Brown family “Farewell” Winton sold for a top of 222.2 c/kg to average 193.3 c/kg for 272 kg or $528. David and

Gayle East “Breedon” Morella sold store Charolais cross steers to average 193.8 c/kg.

Harry and Susan Glasson “Greenlaw” Yaraka sold Santa heifers for 166.2 c/kg for 259.8 kg and $437.

– Rowan Hunnam

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Victoria Smith, Cherie Boulter and Karl Beier (and his bagpipes) were some of the party who helped Maymie Law (front) celebrate her 80th birthday at the Barcoo Hotel on Friday, May 1

BLACKALL SHOW RESULTS 09Dressage. Class 1 – Preliminary

Dressage: 1 Margie Elliot - Shakara, 2 Jean Read - Galaxy Park Betelgeux, 3 Kate Hennessy - Wally, Jean Read – Chiltern General. Class 2 – Novice Dressage: 1 Margie Elliot – Shakara, 2 Margie Elliot – Sassy Shadow, 3 Kate Hennessy - Wally. Class 4 – Junior Dressage: 1 Jean Read - Chiltern, 2 Kate Hennessy - Wally, 3 Jean Read – Harrington Park Elite.

Flock Ewe. Vanderfield Hino Class 1 Pen of 5 Merino Ewes. Class 1a (short wool) 1 Home Creek, 2 Home Creek. Class 1b (long wool) 1 Benella, 2 Springleigh, 3 Bloomfield. AWN Class 2 Pen of 5 Merino Ewes. Class 2b (long wool) 1 Benella, 2 Oma, 3 Springleigh, 4 Oma. Avard Transport Class 3 Pen of 5 Merino Ewe Lambs. Class 3a – (unshorn, 12 months & under, milk teeth) 1 Oma, 2 Oma, 3 Benella. Egelabra Junior Champion Pen of Merino Ewes – Benella. Reserve Junior Champion Pen of Merino Ewes – Springleigh. Haddon Rig Senior Champion Pen of Merino Ewes – Benella. Reserve Senior Champion Pen of Merino Ewes – Oma. Black Toyota Champion Pen of Merino Lambs – Oma. Reserve Champion Pen of Merino Lambs - Oma. Uardry Grand Champion Pen of Flock Merino Ewes – Benella. Lloyd Wood Memorial Champion Pen of Flock Merino Ewe Show – Oma. Terrick Merinos Champion Pen of Locally Bred Ewes – Benella. Springleigh - Highest Aggregate Points – Oma/Home Creek

Gymkhana. Class 81 – Flag Race: 1 Jake Lloyd, 2 Hilary Lloyd, 3 Brooke Dehennin. Class 82 – Flag Race: 1 Dominique Russell, 2 Bronte Lloyd. Class 83 – Bending Race: 1 Jake Lloyd, 2 Hilary Wood, 3 Brooke Dehennin. Class 84 – Bending Race: 1 Deni Benson, 2 Brooke Lloyd, 3 Dominique Russell. Class 85 – Walk, Trot & Lead: 1 Jake Lloyd, 2 Codie Fanning, 3 Hilary Wood. Class 86 – Walk, Trot & Lead: 1 Bronte Lloyd, Dominique Russell. Class 87 – Barrel Race: 1 Myles MacDonnell, 2 Codie Fanning, 3 Jake Lloyd. Class 88 – Barrel Race: 1 Deni Benson, 2 Dominique Russell, 3 Bronte Lloyd.Class 89 – Flag Race: 1 Kylie Clifford, 2 Jacklenn Dart, 3 Ella Pearson. Class 90 – Bending Race: 1 Wilson Sprague, 2 Jack Banks, 3 Kylie Clifford. Class 91 – Barrel Race: 1 Jackleen Dart, 2 Wilson Sprague, 3 Kylie Clifford. Class 92 – Walk, Trot & Lead: 1 Ainslie Walker, 2 Rosie Alexander, 3 Kylie Clifford. Class 93 – Flag Race: 1 Luke Clifford, 2 Billy Banks. Class 94 – Flag Race: 1 Haylee Flanagan, 2 Meredith Walker, 3 Dakota Baillie. Class 95 – Bending Race: 1 Luke Clifford, 2 Billy Banks. Class 96 – Bending Race: 1 Dakota Baillie, 2 Haylee Flanagan, 3 Meredith Walker.Class 97 – Barrel Race: 1 Luke Clifford, 2 Billy Banks. Class 98 – Barrel Race: 1 Dakota Baillie, 2 Haylee Flanagan, 3 Meredith Walker.

Class 99 – Walk, Trot & Lead: 1 Luke Clifford, 2 Billy Banks. Class 100 – Walk, Trot & Lead: 1 Haylee Flanagan, 2 Dakota Baillie, 3 Meredith Walker. Class 101 – Open Flag race: 1 Myles MacDonnell, 2 Kim Avery, 3 Codie Fanning. Class 102 – Open Bending Race: 1 Kim Avery, 2 Logan Harlow, 3

Codie Fanning. Class 103 – Open Walk, Trot & Gallop: 1 Kim Avery, 2 Kate Cusack, 3 Gemma Cusack. Class 104 – Open Barrel Race: 1 Kate Cusack, 2 Gemma Cusack, 3 Logan Harlow.

Galloways/Hacks & Adult riders. Class 34 – Lady Rider Class: 1 Renee Radel Sirocco, 2 Paula Dean Notus Tenacity, 3 Samantha DuReitz Major McLeod. Class 35 – Skewes & Dempster Gentleman Rider Class: 1 Richard Tindall Kirby Stud Gambler, 2 Stewart Benson Spinner, 3 Robert Politch Acres Little Tassa. Class 36 – Maiden Galloway Hack: 1 Jan Taylor Seduction, 2 Jamie -Lee Morris Whiskey, 3 Terry Rosenow Billy the Kid. Class 37 – Novice Galloway Hack: 1 Katie Hennessy Warrego Wally, 2 Terry Rosenow Billy the Kid, 3 Amanda Schulze Maison Park Merlin.Class 38 – Skewes & Dempster Open Galloway Hack: 1 Katie Hennessy Warrego Wally, 2 Amanda Schulze Maison Park Merlin. Class 39 – Blackall IGA Open Galloway Hack: 1 Renee Radel Sirocco, 2 Jean Read Chiltern General, 3 J a i m i e - l e e Morris Whiskey, Class 40 – Schluters Bakery Local Hack or Galloway: 1 Amanda Schulze Maison Park Merlin, 2 Sam Du Reitz Major McLeod, 3 Myles MacDonnell McNamara Offer. Class 41 – Barcoo Hotel Shire Hack or Galloway: 1 Amanda Schulze Maison Park Merlin, 2 Kate Cusack Aces & Eights, 3 Jamie-lee Morris Whiskey. Class 42 – Maiden Hack: 1 Kate Cusack Aces & Eights, 2 Jean Read Galaxy Park Betelgeux, 3 Myles MacDonnell McNamara Offer. Class 43 – Novice Hack: 1 Suzy Paine Zippin Loot, 2 Kate Cusack Aces & Eights, 3 Jean Read Galaxy Park Betelgeux. Class 44 – Betty Harlow Open lady’s Hack or Galloway: 1 Paula Dean Tenacity, 2 Renee Radel Sirocco, 3 Suzy Paine Zippin Loot. Class 45 – George McKenzie Memorial & Western Times Open Gentleman’s Hack: 1 Beau Frame Aces & Eights, 2 Trevor Hennessy Warilda Stubble. Class 46 – Open Hack: 1 Paula Dean Tenacity, 2 Suzy Paine Zippin Loot, 3 Codie Fanning Scope. Class 47 – Open Hack: 1 Melissa Driscoll Bush Twist, 2 Kate Cusack Aces & Eights, 3 Sam DuReitz Major McLeod & Jean Read Galaxy Park Betelgeux. Class 48 – Armstrong Family: Champion Galloway Hack: Renee Radel S i r o c c o . Reserve Champion Galloway Hack: Kate Hennessy Warrego Wally. Class 49 – Duneira Cup Champion Hack: Paula Dean Tenacity. Reserve Champion Hack: Suzy Paine Zippin Loot. Class 50 – Grand Champion Local Hack: Codie Fanning Scope. Class 51 – Mrs MG (Buddy) Wagstaff Memorial Grand Champion Hack: Paula Dean Tenacity. Class 52 – Chippendale Working Ash: 1 Regina Fitzsimon Ian, 2 Paula Dean Tenacity, 3 Jan Taylor Prima Donna. Class 53 – Utility Work horse - Juniors: 1 Jan Taylor Primadonna, 2 Suzy Paine Zippin Loot, 3 Terry Rosenow Billy the Kid and Regina Fitzsimon I a n . Class 54 – Pleasure Hack or Galloway: 1 Myles MacDonnell McNamara Offer, 2 Suzy Paine Zippin Loot, 3 Terry Rosenow Billy the Kid. Class 55 – Pair of Hacks and Galloways: 1 Jaime-lee Morris Whiskey, Codie Fanning

Scope, 2 Kaitlin McErlean Miss Kitty, Myles MacDonnell M c N a m a r a Offer, 3 Sam DuReitz Major McLeod, Logan Harlow Witch. Class 56 – Group of Three Hacks/Galloways/Ponies: 1 Jamie-Lee Morris Whiskey, Codie Fanning Scope, Sam DuReitz Major McLeod, 2 Logan Harlow Witch, Myles MacDonnell McNamara Offer, Kaitlyn McErlean Miss Kitty.

Junior Stockman’s Challenge 11&under. First Round - Led: 1 Myles MacDonnell McNamara Offer, 2 Jake Lloyd Dream, 3 Kaitlin McErlean Miss Kitty, 4 Kylie Clifford P h a n t o m . Second Round - Obstacle Course: 1 Myles MacDonnell McNamara Offer, 2 Kaitlin McErlean Miss Kitty, 3 Kylie Clifford Phantom, 4 Ella Pearson Chance. Third Round - Dry Pattern: 1 Myles MacDonnell McNamara Offer, 2 Kaitlin McErlean Miss Kitty, 3 Ella Pearson Chance, 4 Kylie Clifford Phantom. Final Round - Winners: 1 Myles MacDonnell McNamara Offer, 2 Kaitlin McErlean Miss Kitty, 3 Kylie Clifford Phantom, 4 Ella Pearson Chance. Colin Wood Memorial Encouragement Award - Rosie Alexander Pete.

Junior Stockman’s Challenge 12&under17. First Round - Led: 1 Deni Benson Spinnin Jet, 2 Bronte Lloyd Laverne, 3 Kate Cusack Aces & Eights, 4 Gemma Cusack Fortune Hunter, Kate Hennessy Steppin Out Sal. Second Round - Obstacle Course: 1 Hiliary Wood Silerdale, 2 Kate Cusack Aces & Eights, 3 Bronte Lloyd Laverne, 4 Gemma Cusack Fortune Hunter. Third Round - Dry Pattern: 1 Kate Cusack Aces & Eights, 2 Hiliary Wood Silverdale, 3 Bronte Lloyd Laverne, 4 Gemma Cusack Fortune Hunter. Final Round - Winners: 1 Kate Cusack Aces & Eights, 2 Bronte Lloyd Laverne, 3 Hiliary Wood Silverdale, 4 Gemma Cusack Fortune Hunter.

Led Ponies. Class 23 – CRH Dozer & Grader Service: Champion Led Pony Stallion or Colt: Wajesue Pony Stud – Wajesue Diamond. Class 24 – Pony Gelding, led: 1 Wajesue Pony Stud Mini Haven Jubilee, 2 Haylee Flanagan Magic. Class 25 – Pony Gelding, led: 1 Wajesue Pony Stud Wajesue Zircon, 2 Jackleen Dart Ringer. Class 26 – Pony Gelding, led: 1 Tayla Monize Freddy. Class 27 – CRH Dozer & Grader Service: Champion Led Pony Gelding: Wajesue Pony Stud – Mini Haven Jubillee. Reserve Champion Led Pony Gelding: Wajesue Pony Stud – Wajesue Diamond. Class 28 – Pony Mare, led: 1 Wajesue Pony Stud Burwon Regina. Class. Class 30 – Pony Mare, led: 1 Lyn Wearing Harrington Park Elite, 2 Amanda Schulze Boorahloo Dark Angel. Class 31 – CRH Dozer & Grader Service: Champion Led Pony Mare: Wajesue Pony Stud – Burwon Regina. Reserve Champion Led Pony Mare: Lyn Wearing – Harrington Park Elite. Class 32 – Best Child Handler: 1 Jackleen Dart Ringer, 2 Haylee Flanagan Magic. Class 33 – Best Child Handler: 1 Jean Read Chiltern General, 2 Kate Hennessy Warrego Wally.

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BLACKALL SHOW RESULTS 09 continuedNovice Stockman’s Challenge. First Round – Dry

Pattern: 1 Lyndon Smith Yana, 2 Kim Avery Stormy, 3 Lance Thompson Boree Berber. Second Round – Wet Pattern: 1 Lyndon Smith Yana, 2 Rebecca McKeering Volcano, 3 Regina Fitzsimons Idol Spin. Final Round - Winners: 1 Lyndon Smith Yana, 2 Rebecca McKeering Volcano, 3 Lyndon Smith 49er Romance, 4 Regina Fitzsimons Idol Spin.

Open Stockman’s Challenge. First Round – Dry Workout: 1 Paula Dean Notus Tenacity, 2 Lyndon Smith Lorado, 3 Lyndon Smith Monaro, 3 Regina Fitzsimons Legacy. Second Round – Wet Pattern: 1 Kirsty Hayman Aussie Idol, 2 Lyndon Smith Monaro, 3 Kirsty Hayman Shannon. Final Round - Winners: 1 Lyndon Smith Monaro (174.5), 2 Kirsty Hayman Aussie Idol (174), 3 Lyndon Smith Lorado (172), 4 Kirsty Hayman Shannon (169.5).

Pet Show. Best presented Pet & Owner: 1 Jay Griffiths -Snowman, 2 Caitlin Johnstone-Twister, 3 Declan Russell-Scruffy. Cleverest Pet: 1 Zach Frost-Lucky, 2 Josh McErlean-Angel, 3 Zach Frost-Tommy. Most Colourful Pet: 1 Zach Frost-Lucky, 2 Josh McErlean-Angel, 3 Declan Russell-Scruffy. The Furriest Pet: 1 Declan Russell-Scruffy, 2 Josh McErlean-Angel. Pet with Personality Plus: Caitlin Johnstone-Twister, 2 Jay Griffith-Snowman, 3 Zach Frost-Lucky.

Prime Lamb Carcase. Pen of 6 lambs; must have milk teeth – dressed weight 18 – 23kg: 1 R & L Ross, 2 P & L Evans, 3 J Taylor & A Dennis. Pen of 6 lambs; must have milk teeth – dressed weight 23.1 – 28kg: 1 A & M King, 2 J Taylor & A Dennis, 3 B & S Cripps. Class 3 Coolalee Trophy: R & L Ross.

Heifer Trials. Pen of 5 Commercial Replacement Heifers: 1 Ashley Adams ‘Darracourt’.

Stud Sheep. Supreme Champion: Mount Ascot. Ray White Rural – Blackall Trophy for the Grand Champion Strong Wool Merino Ram: Barcaldine Downs. Reserve: Mount Ascot. Alec Walker Memorial Trophy for the Grand Champion Strong Wool Merino Ewe: Barcaldine Downs. Reserve: Mount Ascot. Ian Macdonald Memorial Trophy for the Grand Champion Medium or Fine Wool Merino Ewe: Barcaldine Downs. Reserve: Mount Ascot. Cecil T. Mills Trophy for the Grand Champion Medium or Fine Wool Merino Ram: Mount Ascot. Reserve: Mount Ascot - Jolly Jumbuck. O & J Stockwell Trophy for the Junior Champion Ram: Mount Ascot. Reserve: Barcaldine Downs. Woolmaker’s Trophy for the Junior Champion Ewe: Mount Ascot. Reserve: Barcaldine Downs. Terrick Merinos Trophy for the Breeders Group: AACC. Stud Sheep Handler’s Trophy: Charlie & Lockie Brumpton – Mount Ascot. Aggregate Trophy: Barcaldine Downs. Young Judges Trophy: Damian Keehn (Barcaldine Downs). Hugh Moffat Memorial: Barcaldine Downs. More results from the Blackall Show to come next week.

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“It is a beautiful sheep that will have high fertility, long staple and easy shearing,” he said.

In the stud sheep competition, Mount Ascot was dominant and took out the supreme champion.

Lorelei Kiernan was the winner of the Joyce Lane Memorial trophy for the highest aggregate points in the pavilion.

Rob Price won the Pavilion aggregate trophy for the boys while Caitlyn Johnstone was the girls winner and took home the Flora Skewes Memorial trophy.

The lucky gate prize was won by Colleen Malinen. $100 club number 1 was won by Bub & Dot Prow and number was won by Karen Fisher. The Engel car fridge raffle was won by Shayne Parnaby (Townsville).

There were some tough teams to beat in the tug of war challenge in both the men’s and women’s competition in the evening with $240 up for grabs.

The crowd were impressed with the night time fireworks as well as the poddy bull ride and open bull ride.

The Barcoo Pastoral Society are grateful to the council and WORC camp crew for their work put into the ground preparation.

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Bec Richardson and Danielle O’Brien enjoying the fashion parade and getting ready for a night out

Peter Evans with the show society ribbon and trophy for champion photograph, donated by Martin Lloyd

With a little help from Fraser McKay, Windy Wizard gave an informative workshop on balloon making

Nathan Lloyd (right) and Rick relaxed with the goats at the show in the Blackall State School Agricultural Science class baby animal nursery

Sally Campbell was the winner of the aggregate trophy for Division A painting

Sonja Doyle presents Fiona Sterling with the award for winning school: Blackall State School

The bulls were doing their bit at the Clint Gardiner Memorial Bull Ride

Windy Wizard was hard at work on the catwalk

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The look on the face of show society president Judy Atkinson says it all during one of the women’s tug-of-war matches

Beau Frame happily announced in the arena at the show on Sunday

The Blackall Show on Sunday was an enjoyable day out for 4 month-olds

David Jackson takes Blazer the Bear for his first driving lesson in the mini fire engine

Guest speaker Doug Humphries spoke of genetic improvement in sheep

Left: Judge Phil Picone and steward Ben Banks present Charlie and Lachie Brumpton, the young generation of ‘Mt Ascot Stud’, Mitchell with the sheep handlers’ trophy

Colleen Wemyss, Pat Hauff, Janelle Dickson and Noelene Gleeson enjoyed the show day

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Above: Tactics were on show during the men’s tug-of-war competition at night

The rodeo featuring the Clint Gardiner Memorial Bull Ride was a highlight of the night entertainment at the Blackall show