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TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN NEWS VOL. 1294, DEC 21, 2010 – 1
TuesdayDec 21, 2010
Vol. 1294
Compiled & editedby volunteers for theTamborine Mountain
Community
The year in review
THIS past year has been full of highsand lows for the Mountain community.
We have lost people who are very dear tous – and we’ve seen the young onesgrowing and finding their way in theworld.The Mountain has gained a new church –
the Presbyterian Church in Main Streetproved to be too small for the growingcongregation, and a fine new building hastaken its place, proving that religiousworship is increasing in the community. Thenewly restored Zamia Theatre has continuedto be a popular venue, and it is good toknow that our young people will grow upwith the Zamia just as many of us have.This year has seen the opening of our
new sports complex, already proving aboon to many. It promises to be a centre ofactivity for the Mountain in the yearsahead.Before every edition of the Tamborine
Mountain News we say to each other,“Let’s make it a pleasant read this time, noCouncil problems.” But as one reader said,“We are all ratepayers – we have a right toknow.” This issue is no exception, but ourhope for 2011 is that “things willimprove”.But no matter what happens in Council,
the life of the Mountain community goeson. Organisations continue to raise fundswith raffles, cake stalls, sausage sizzles,bike rides – all for the benefit of others.
Never mind the two front teeth, all these youngsters want for Christmas is the latest electronicgadget. Tamborine Mountain State School’s Prep students marked the end of their first year of
formal education by writing letters to Santa. Australia Post is acting as Santa’s helper, deliveringletters to his special mailing address. Children can send their letters to Santa, North Pole, 9999,and those who put their return address on the back of the envelope can look forward to a reply.
Lisa Stubbs
Community Care and Roslyn Lodgecontinue to provide excellent care for ourfrail and elderly folk, while the police,firies and paramedics work for us all. Wehope they are blessed with a pleasant and
un-exciting Christmas, withoutemergencies or disasters. Let’s work tomake it so.The very best of Christmas wishes toyou all. May Goodwill Prevail.
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Dear Editor,Amnesty International has asked its
members to write to their local papersbecause community fear of asylum seekerarrivals stems from misinformation. Themedia continues to report myths and halftruths about asylum seekers.During this past year Amnesty
commissioned some social research intocommunity attitudes. This showed thatunsympathetic views are not raciallymotivated or due to lack of compassion.Instead they are due to the emphasis ofboth major parties on “border protection”,and by the mistaken belief that asylumseekers arriving by boat are breaking therules.In 2009, of the 8,417 people who sought
asylum in Australia 2,728 arrived by boat,and the remaining 5,699 arrived by plane,e.g. on a student visa. That means that wellover twice as many came by plane. But ofcourse, it is much more dramatic for the
media to photograph the arrival of smallcrowded boats.Amnesty asks us to remind you that1. It is legal to seek asylum by boat2. nearly all boat arrivals are found to
be genuine refugees3. asylum seekers arriving by boat
make up less that 2% of our annualimmigration intake.Amnesty has found that when people
hear the stories of individuals and familieswho came by boat, their attitudes change. Ipersonally can say that all those I havecome to know are fine people, and I amglad to have them in the Australiancommunity. In fact, the way some of themget stuck into their studies, in spite oflanguage difficulties, sets an example tomany somewhat casual students inAustralia.For further details go to
www.rethinkrefugees.com.au Pam Green
Letters to the Editor
Dear members of Scenic Rim Council andMayor Brent:I'd like to complain that the notice about
new local laws in the Scenic Rim camevery late, at least to my attention. I read anannouncement in the Tamborine MountainNews on December 8 and the deadline fora response was less than a week later –December 13.Although the Fact Sheets are excellent in
their presentation of information, the“Model Local Law” and the “SubordinateLocal Law” papers are written in prettytypical legalese, which I found it difficultto wade through, even though I'm one of
the “intellectually advantaged” residents ofTamborine Mountain.I think residents would be greatly helped
if there were a clear list of changes that arebeing proposed with information abouthow they differ from the present laws.Please change the deadline and provide
information about what changes are beingproposed from the present laws.Thank you,
Hillel WeintraubEd Note: Short notice for public response,particularly at this time of year, is aproblem that Council should remedy.
Dear Editor,Beaudesert Centre RevitalisationI refer to the proposed library plans and
express the following concerns as aratepayer of Tamborine Mountain.Meetings on the Mountain have been heldduring working hours when it is difficult toattend. Even the survey on the Councilwebsite only enables us to expand onwhat’s already decided and provideslimited ability to dissent. As Phil Giffard points out, it’s difficult to
get a reply if your write directly. It wouldappear that Council sets out to exclude ourinput as much as possible.Very few Tamborine residents will use this
proposed facility, simply due to ourgeographical perspective. Our practicaldestination of choice for retail, publicservices and entertainment is the Gold Coastand it is far more convenient to use the GoldCoast Library/s during our usual visits thantravel in the opposite direction to Beaudesert.
Arguably books will be superseded inmuch the same way as audio, movies andphotos have. How long that will take whenwe already have computers, iPads, Tablets,any number of eBook Readers and eBooksalready available at acceptable prices is theonly question. Australians are known to beearly adopters of new technology. Howmany eBook Readers will be under theChristmas trees in the Scenic Rim thisyear? Geographical differences would
disappear and all residents would get equalaccess if it were possible to establish aPublic eBook Library. That possibilitywould take more research than the scope ofthis letter, but it does appear to be thelogical evolution.Yet Council plans to back a $6.6M
expenditure on a building to store bookswhen a digital library would take less than5% of the floor space if we waited just afew short years. To put that amount intoperspective, Council intends to commit >>
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Merry ChristmasDear EditorThe propaganda being spouted by a
number of Councillors on the positiveresponse to the Beaudesert RevitalisationPlan is appalling and irresponsible on theirpart and certainly does not represent themajority in the shire as the turn up for theconsultations has been in the minority anddefinitely has not been a positive outcomefor the project overall.The original scheduled days & dates for
the consultations were on weekdaymornings and afternoons; suddenly the oddSaturday morning was thrown in, theresponse for this would also not be great,as once again the majority knew nothingabout it. Councillors seem to ‘assume’ thatthe majority of Residents who live in thisvery extended stretched out Shire but whowork outside the Shire, leaving earlymorning and not getting home until theevening, would be aware of such, howeverthe reality is that most of these peopledon’t even get to read the local papers untilthe weekend, if at all.Putting information slips a week prior to
the consultation in the local Library onlyreaches those people who can or do utilizethe library within the part-time hours it isopen; notice I said part-time.Yes, Council is pushing for a new
Library Community Centre, borrowing ahuge amount of money that we theResidents will have to pay for adding anextra 2% onto our Rates to assist in therepayment over an extended period of 20years; all this for a centre the majority ofResidents would not utilize, particularlyfrom the areas of Aratula, Kalbar, Boonah,Tamborine, Mt Tamborine, Canungra orBeechmont.
If we had the money and the burdenwouldn’t be so great on the majority, thenby all means, I for one would not beobjecting; I do however object strongly toCouncil crying poor whenever requests aremade for books and in one instance when acomputer broke down and could not bereplaced due to ‘there being no funds’; notto mention other facilities where requestsfor upkeep are refused or empty promisesare made to “put it in the budget next year”I would request that the Council rethink
and perhaps put this project on thebackburner for another time, when perhapsthey can utilize within their own budgetthe funds to do so, as the majority ofhouseholders have to do in their dailylives.On another subject, yes the little
calendar put out was a good idea, pity ithas just confused everyone; the yellowcoloured week is not for the yellow liddedrecycle bin as one would have assumed!Oops and I notice are still assuming...Could I also request (as previously
myself and others have requested) that thesign at the Canungra Cemetery be fixed sothat it looks straight and does not overhangthe fence on one side and stick up in the airon the other, so much for symmetry? It’sthe little things that count.
Robyn Denmeade
Ed Note: The writer has submitted asecond letter which space does not allowus to print. Briefly, it is critical of theMayor’s responses to the FassifernGuardian’s questions as reported in thelast issue (“Intellectually advantagedMountain folk annoy Mayor”).
<< the Ratepayers of SRRC to spendingan amount comparative to what the cost ofthe National Broadband Network is toAustralia. They’ll do this to buildsomething that isn’t likely to fulfil itsintended use for anywhere near its lifeexpectancy. They are proposing a long term
investment for a short term use. Not onlyare books moving to electronic versions,younger generations are conditioned togetting their media on a screen and ourolder readers will sadly pass on, sogenerational change is also at work. Thereal question is how long will that buildingreally be required for books? Inevitably it’sa question of cost Vs life expectancy.This Library concept appears to have
been first raised on Council’s Web site inJune 2010. Council announced a 5 YearPlan, then with only two media releasessince, some Community Consultationsduring November, then we find theProposed Project will be built in 2011 andopening in 2012. What happened to the 5
year Plan? A private Developer wouldnever get the opportunity to proceed likethis.There was no mention of this project
when Councillors were seeking election.Why can’t construction wait until after thenext election? What’s the rush? ThisCouncil is committing their ratepayers to20 years of repayments while providingnothing more than feel good statementsand a gross number to justify it. This is a$6.6M expenditure to be spent on oneproject. It deserves due diligence andethical treatment.It is incumbent on Mayor Brent and his
fellow Councillors who are in favour ofthis current proposal to delaycommencement of construction and standat the next election with this project astheir main platform. If they win office, theywill have the mandate to proceed. As itstands there is no mandate and no realapproval process.
Wayne Tenni
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Ihave previously reported some of thedepressing goings-on at the NovemberCouncil Meeting in Boonah. Not being inthe best of tempers, I didn’t hang aroundafterwards. Unfortunately, I missed aninterview with the Mayor by the FassifernGuardian. Cr Brent made some significantand astonishing comments which seem tofurther confirm that all is not well with themanagement of our Shire. Apparently the Mayor believes
Tamborine Mountain residents’ influence inthe Shire’s affairs should be downgradedbecause they are "IntellectuallyAdvantaged" and "Tertiary Educated". Doesthis very odd opinion arise from the factthat Tamborine Mountain residents seem tobe the most outspoken when the future ofthe Shire is seen to be at stake? If he hadproperly thought about it, he would haverealised that the real reason is quitedifferent. Tamborine Mountain is a regionalresource which has long been vulnerable toincompatible development. Our communityhas been deeply involved in an on-goingbattle to sustain local values. With thehistory going back many years we knowbetter than most what it is all about.With no effective Plan in place, there was
a largely uncontrolled surge of subdivisionin the late seventies and early eighties. Theconsequences are still being felt. The needbeing obvious, the first DevelopmentControl Plan was adopted in the mideighties. By 1993 it became apparent thatsomething better was necessary, and a newdraft was produced. It had to be right andthe community was heavily involved. Itwent round and round from the communityto the Council and the State Governmentseveral times before finally being gazettedin 1997. The significant thing is that, eversince, we have been an aware and involvedcommunity and references to intellectualadvantage or tertiary education aremonstrous red herrings. The priorities ofthat Development Control Plan have had tosurvive changes in Government legislation.These still exist even though in Plans of adifferent form. The active involvement ofan informed community willing to takeCouncil on to fight external pressure issomething that the Mayor apparently cannotunderstand or accept.The Mayor’s pettiness and lack of
understanding again become apparent whenhe suggests that Tamborine Mountainresidents should be excluded from a shareof the water system dividend to be receivedfrom the State Government. Can’t heunderstand that we save the Shire millionsby providing and maintaining our ownwater supply and waste water disposalsystems? We could put up a reasonableargument for a subsidy as well as our shareof the dividend. There is little doubt that our
rates contributed to the Shire systems thatthe Government has taken over and onwhich it is now paying a dividend. If CrBrent was going to be consistent, allratepayers not connected to water systemsshould miss out on the dividend!The Mayor really becomes desperate and
loses it with his next point. He refers toTamborine Mountain as just a "little spot onthe map". Cr Brent, that not so "little spot"houses about one fifth of the Shireresidents, pays approximately one quarter ofthe shire general rate and is the majortourism centre. The Mayor continued with more of his
over the top criticism of Cr Swanborough.That attitude seems to be becoming a matterin its own right and won’t be furtherconsidered here. However, one really has to start to
wonder how recent public statements by theMayor and the Deputy Mayor, CrCockburn, fit within the Councillors’ Codeof Conduct. This includes the requirementsthat Councillors must:- demonstrate respect for fellow
Councillors, council staff and othermembers of the public- refrain from harassing, bullying or
intimidating fellow Councillors, councilstaff or other members of the public. The Code of Conduct also acknowledges
the requirements of the Local GovernmentAct 2009 with regard to the roles,responsibilities and obligations ofCouncillors. In following this up on thewebsite, I came across the followingsummary issued by the Department ofInfrastructure and Planning. Unlike someGovernment releases, its meaning is clearand unequivocal:"The Act ........also recognises that the
primary accountability of a LocalGovernment is to its community and thatthe decisions of the Local Government mustbe made with regard to the benefit of theentire Local Government area. TheRatepayers are entitled to know how theirLocal Government is spending their money.The onus is on the Local Government tojustify its decisions to the community". That last bit brings us back to the
Hyacinth fiasco and the costs of the Courtactions. In the original Planning andEnvironment Court action both parties hadto carry their own costs. On December 3, Iemailed the Shire CEO asking how muchthe Shire had spent in that action. At thetime of writing, December 16, I have notreceived an answer. I understand that at theCouncil Committee Meeting on December7, it was confirmed in open session that thisinformation is not confidential but will notbe released for several weeks. Why not? Itseems that the sum was in excess of$200,000. Add to that the published >>
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<< appeal cost of nearly $37,000 and theCouncil total probably nudges $250,000. Incontrast, the Progress Association spent atotal of $45,222.39. The unforgivable partis that most of the expenditure couldprobably have been avoided. Councilrefused to discuss submissions from myselfand the Progress Association identifyingbasic flaws in the series of approvals.Instead, it was off to Court. Don’t forgetthat the Courts found that all but one of the
disputed approvals were invalid. It seems that Council has failed to justify
to the community how it is spending ourmoney. It is very difficult to understandhow Council’s actions could satisfy therequirements of the Local Government Actand Code of Conduct.
I wish everybody a Merry Christmasand, hopefully, a happier New Year withCouncil affairs.
WITH a difficult year coming to aclose, the Tamborine Mountain
Progress Association is pleased that theHyacinth Developments court cases havefinally come to an end.This long-winded saga was essentially in
three parts. The first stage was the TMPAappeal in the Planning & EnvironmentCourt against all the “generally inaccordance” “minor changes” which sawan old (fixed) 1990 rezoning transformedinto something unrecognizable.Unsurprisingly, all these were declaredillegal by the court. A 43 lot subdivisionpassed by the old Beaudesert Shire Councilafter the third (illegal) change was declaredby the court to be valid, but all building onthe site was ordered to be stopped.. From experience, not trusting Council to
deal with this ensuing mess responsibly,TMPA appealed the judge’s decision onthis one point (Stage 2). Costs in theAppeals Court can be awarded against theloser.The third stage of the overall Hyacinth
case was an application to the Planning &Environment Court by the developeragainst SRRC and TMPA, basically toreinstate approvals for capital workscarried out and to allow development onthe site to proceed. Council’s lawyers havenow notified TMPA that the developer haswithdrawn this application.This means that the Hyacinth court
actions have ceased. The end result is thateverything is wiped out on the three blocksexcept the 43 tiny lot subdivision on whichno houses can be built according to thecodes attaching to the site’s RuralCharacter precinct. All eyes are on Councilto see what it will do next.Meanwhile, SRRC has spent
approximately $250,000 of ratepayers’
money unnecessarily. The Mayor andCouncil were warned on numerousoccasions by association members & PhilGiffard of obvious discrepancies in theconduct of the Hyacinth approvals. Evenafter the first year of continuous expensivecourt-related activity and just before thefirst judgment, all Council could come upwith was that it would not defend the casein court, but would “abide by the decisionof the court”. One does not need to be arocket scientist – or even intellectuallyenabled – to figure out what it thought itschances were. A last minute “executivedecision” to defend the subdivisionapproval was obviously a last ditch facesaving exercise, again with more expense.The result is one big mess.The Tamborine Mountain Progress
Association is an Incorporated one, whichmeans it is only the association which canbe liable for anything. TMPA has carefullyfollowed all correct procedures, withadvices and opinions from many legalexperts. It is also a registered CommunityPurpose Association. On a lighter note, I was on a Rhine River
cruise (middle of Germany) last month andduring chit-chat at the dinner table Ilistened to a person (a committee memberof a Brisbane Probus group) regale thediners with all the chaos and awfulhappenings of some council or other.Curiosity got the better of me and I asked“what council?” Answer... “Boonah!!”A huge thank you to everyone who
donated so generously to the Hyacinthappeals – we got a pretty good result.Nice place – well worth the effort.A safe and happy Christmas to
everyone, J. Lockey, Acting Secretary, TMPA
Tamborine Mountain Progress Association Update
NEXT TMPA MEETING : TUESDAY FEBRUARY 1, 20117.30pm at the Heritage Centre, Wongawallen Road Eagle Heights
SCENIC RIM RATE PAYERS ASSOCIATIONThe next meeting of the SRRPA will be held at Simon's Tavern, Boonah
on Monday 14th January, 2011, commencing at 7pm.All welcome – members and non-members.
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HYACINTHOne thing that
has managed togenerate tens ofthousands ofwords has beenthe mattercolloquiallyknown as
Hyacinth. (You, of course, recall the DAlaunched in 1983 with regular subsequent“variations” approved and the Planning &Environment Court judge ruling the 2003Approval invalid which then rendered thesubsequent variations also invalid,including the one made by SRRC)Perhaps there’s an opportunity to have a
happy ending to this by having councilinvestigate the possibility of purchasing theland from whomever is currently in controlof it, at a price that will allow fordevelopment of the site for resale but withan acceptable residential lot size.Early in the new year I shall ask the CEO
to investigate the financial viability ofdoing this and report back to thecommunity.
CLOSING THE YEAR:Having attended the Year 12 School
Presentation nights and seen the product ofgood parenting, good teaching in adisciplinary environment, and hard work bythe students, you can’t help a lovely warmfeeling that the country’s future is in goodhands.Having also attended most of the
community consultations including theBeaudesert Centre Restoration Plan, the
Gallery Walk Renewal Plan, BeaudesertTown Centre Bypass, the Beaudesert/Bromelton future as discussed at theBeaudesert Chamber of Commerce forum atwhich around 150 people attended, I amdelighted at how most people respondpositively to reasoned logical arguments. Ofcourse not everyone agreed in allcircumstances and I respect their right tohold that opinion.I wish for you a happy, rewarding and
fulfilling Christmas surrounded, wherepossible, with your loved ones, and to thosefor whom it is appropriate, a Holy andjoyous Christmas and may you fully realisethe promise of Advent.Wouldn’t it be wonderful, if during this
festive season all family problems dissolvedand we start 2011 with a clean slate(computer page?...doesn’t sound the same,does it?)I acknowledge and pay tribute to those
special people who give up Christmasfestivities to work for the disadvantagedover this time, I think especially of thosewho have lost loved ones during the yearand are facing their first Christmas withoutthem; I think of those who are havingfamily difficulties, which are makingrelationships less than ideal.I also pay tribute to those who keep the
country running while we party; police,fireies, nurses, doctors and so many more.Thank you so much.I have done my best and enjoyed working
for and with you this past year and lookforward to being there for you in 2011.(And it seems such a short time ago that theworld was going to collapse with the Y2Kbug... – make every minute count...)
Cr Richard Adams, Division 2
THERE was a surprising omission inSRRC’s Media Releases following its
last meeting for 2010. Council received aSafePlan Workplace Health & SafetyAward of Excellence Gold Award for itsachievments in the system's recent audit.The complimentary comments included thefollowing:Over the last 10 years the average injury
insurance premiums paid by councils havehalved, due to increased efforts andeducation at all levels.Statutory claims by the Council
workforce (i.e. injury related but notattributable to Council) are down innumbers and cost.Council rehabilitation programs are
among the best in the State. In the last year, there have been no
damages claims (i.e. for injury attributableto Council) Only a very few Councils have reached
the gold standard when audited, as theScenic Rim now has.In reviewing the Council’s performance,
reference was made to the previous receiptby Council of an Enterprise RiskManagement Award.Councils with low injury risks pay
significantly lower premiums. The overall reduction in cost of claims
will lead to further reductions in premiums, There is no doubt that Council has been
running a very successful program forreduction of injury risk and is to becommended for this achievement.
***On the other hand, and also at the
December meeting, the Mayor referred tothe achievements of the past year andthanked staff for their efforts. It was animpressive list and much has beenachieved. Unfortunately, however, therewas no reference to the gaps in theperformance area. It is a failure not toacknowledge problems and the need toinvolve the community in their solutionrather than impose unwelcome and oftenflawed ideas which cause the Council to beits own worst enemy.
Gold award for Council
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DEERAT Christmas, deer
suddenly become verypopular animals. As well asseeing deer on cards anddecorations, local residentsmay also observe real deer thathave escaped from deer farms,occasionally wandering overTamborine Mountain, and thesurrounding foothills Deer are a family of hoofed
mammals inhabiting a widevariety of habitats with a widegeographical distribution. They are athletic,lithe, with strong legs for jumping andrunning, smaller species may weigh around40 kg while larger species such as elk andmoose may reach 200 kg. In most deerspecies only males have solid, bony, branchedantlers which they shed and grow every year.Deer may resemble other horned species suchas antelope, but in these species male andfemale have hollow horns, which are retainedpermanently. Deer are among the 150 domestic and wild
species that are described as ruminants, theyhave a stomach with four compartments. Thefour parts are the rumen, reticulum, omasum,and abomasum. This complex digestive system is required
to digest the fibrous cellulite in plant material.The plant material is usually consumedquickly and swallowed. In the rumen the plantmatter mixes with saliva and begins thefermentation process that occurs through theaction of billions of microorganisms such asbacteria, protozoa and fungi. A bolus of semidigested food, known as cud, is regurgitated.The animal chews the cud, which reduces theparticle size and makes it easier to digest.
After passing through therumen and reticulum thedigested material moves into theomasum, then the abomasumwhich is the “true” stomach ofthe ruminant. It has a similarfunction as the stomach of anon-ruminant and secretesenzymes and acids to breakdown food into nutrients. Reindeer (pictured) have a
circumpolar distribution overthe tundra and taiga in Eurasia
and North America, where they are known ascaribou. In Europe there are wild anddomestic reindeer. Reindeer have beendomesticated for about 3000 years, they areused for milk, hide, meat and as a beast ofburden which can pull up to twice its weight.Reindeer are the only deer that have beendomesticated and this has been possiblebecause they are good-natured, will reproducein captivity, and have a well-developed socialstructure that allows coexistence in highpopulation densities.In North America caribou are wild. They
are found in herds from 20 to manythousands. Their blood circulation, thick furand undercoat, broad hooves, snow shovellinghead and acute sense of smell are some oftheir adaptations to the harsh cold and snowyconditions. They travel huge distancesbecause of weather and to find food, they maycover 5,000 kms in a year at a rate of 19-55kms per day. They can run at speeds of 60 to80 km/hour and can swim at speeds of up to10km/hour. Unfortunately caribou are underthreat from extensive hunting, habitat loss andthe creation of large dams which obstruct theirmigration routes. Nadia O’Carroll
With something for everyone... travelling placesWith something for everyone...
Anglican ParishSt George’s Tamborine MountainFriday December 24
Family Service 5.30pmMidnight Mass 11pm
Saturday December 25Holy Communion 9.30am
St Luke’s CanungraSaturday December 25
Holy Communion 7.45amSt John’s BeechmontFrdiay December 24
Holy Communion 5.30pm
St John the BaptistCatholic ChurchBeacon Road, North TamborineSaturday December 25 8amSunday December 26 7.30am
Tamborine MountainPresbyterian ChurchFriday December 24 5pmSaturday December 25 9am
Canungra Uniting ChurchSaturday December 25Service of Celebration 8am
Tamborine Community ChurchCommunity Centre, North TamborineSaturday December 25 9amSunday December 26 10am
ChristmasChurch
Services
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I couldn’t understand why he had noshoes. He was wearing a dark suit and socks but
no shoes. He was about 80 years of age. He was dead. It was dark and he had been crossing the
road when he was hit by a car and thrownonto the footpath.Later we would find out that he had been
visiting his wife. She was in hospital. It
was the first time they had been apart intheir married life of over 50 years. He had caught a train and was walking to
their house from the railway station. He must have misjudged the speed of the
approaching car as he tried to cross theroad near their house.It was my first fatal and as is the case for
most police it was early in my service as ayoung and inexperienced constable.He had been wearing shoes. We found
them when we were looking for theprobable point of impact. It was the shoes that showed us where
his last moment was. They were on theroadway together. He must have stopped and looked
towards the headlights that were about toilluminate the end of his life. The intense force of the impact had lifted
him out of them and they were left there assilent witnesses.Later I would see that again –
pedestrians wearing loose fitting shoeswhich would remain on the road after theirowners have been hit by cars. It was one ofmany learnings from my experience offatals.Fatal. The word used by police to
describe an incident when one or morepeople die. A single word to sum up the brutality of
sudden, violent and sadly avoidable death.The carnage, the pain, the loss of existenceand future, the shattering of plans, dreamsand families. The at-times horrific scenes of the
dismembered or incinerated who onlymoments before were rich with the gift oflife. The harshness on the senses – sights,sounds, touch and smells that can besharply recalled years later in a triggeredinstant. All this distilled into one word –fatal.Some years after the death of the elderly
man, I was the detective in a country town. Before the Police Service had a
dedicated Forensic Crash Unit, localdetectives investigated all fatals. Therewould often be only one or at most twopolice working at night. They would be thefirst on scene and I would be next.At one of these call outs I arrived second
at the scene. Three vehicles were involved.It was on an isolated highway, dark andwet and muddy..The uniformed Constable who had been
first there was young and new. Drippingwet, he told me what had happened. He haddone well but I didn’t realize how well. I asked him why he wasn’t wearing his
raincoat. He told me how when he arrivedthe head of one of the victims, who hadbeen decapitated in the impact, was in themiddle of the road. He had wrapped it >>
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<< in his raincoat and placed it on the rearseat of the police car.Five people died that night, all in one
vehicle. Three generations of one family. Itwas the young Constable’s first fatal.Two words that often accompany fatals
are force and frustration. The forces generated in a high speed
crash, particularly head on with twovehicles at high speeds are enormous. Onesuch fatal involved four young people. Itwas another country road, dark, late andlonely. All four were far from home. AgainI was second on the scene. The 1970s vintage car with metal bumper
bars and hubcaps was forced into a U-shape by the impact of the two vehicles.The hub cap from the rear wheel was
fused to the corner of the front bumper bar.Two 17-year-old boys died instantly in thiscar. The 21-year-old male driver of the other
vehicle also died on impact. His girlfriendwas trapped in the mangled wreckage.The first officer there couldn’t get her
out. She had said to him ‘Please help meI’m dying’. And she was. She must havefelt her life slipping away. He could only hold and comfort her but
at least she wasn’t alone when she died.She was 16.The sense of frustration of not being able
to save her and of the needless, avoidabletragedy of the loss of those four young
lives would remain forever branded in thatofficer’s mind and memory.There is an accompaniment to every
fatal. That is the advice to relatives or otherloved ones. That terrible news – that bringswith it a thousand questions and sudden sadand severe change forever – is in policeparlance condensed into two words: deathmessage.Whilst many grieve and it cannot be said
that some hurt more than others, in myexperience there is no greater pain than thatof a mother for her lost child. No words ofmine can describe the extent and depth ofthat heart-torn sorrow.Mothers also have a bond that defies
logic. One of my death messages was toinform parents that their 12-year-old son,holidaying in the country with relatives, hehad gone for a drive with a young malerelative and they had both been killed. It was the early morning hours when I
got the job to deliver the death message. AsI drove up the street I calculated the streetnumber, drove well past it, turned thepolice car around and turned off the lightsand engine, stopping near the house. I walked up the drive and onto the steps
and the door opened. It was his mother. Shewould later tell me that as the police carfirst drove past she woke, looked out of thewindow and knew that her son was gone. She put on her dressing gown and went
to the front door to be told what somehow
her intrinsic maternal senses had alreadyconveyed.Most police have their own stories of
fatals and death messages. Some time agowe stopped referring to fatals as accidents. We now call them crashes. We don’t like
calling them accidents because they arealmost always avoidable. How are they avoidable? What we call
the fatal four is a good start. Don’t speed;don’t drink or use drugs and drive; don’tdrive tired or fatigued and wear seat belts.They are the most important but there are
other things also, including driving to theroad and weather conditions which may bewell below the speed limit; showingpatience and courtesy to other road users;concentrating on your driving and havingyour vehicle in good shape mechanically.And you could really help us by not just
doing all of this yourself but by helping toinfluence as many others as you can to dothe same.We are your police service. The most
important thing we do is to keep you safefrom harm. The greatest risk to you fromharm is on our roads.So if we seen fanatically and intensely
focused on this please try to understand why.We want you and your loved ones to be safe.We don’t want you to be one of our fatals
or death messages.Queensland Police Commissioner
Bob Atkinson APM
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Some Summer Safety MessagesSEVERE STORMS IN SEQAnumber of areas around South East Queensland have
experienced substantial damage as a result of severe storms lastThursday, 16 December.Residents across south east Queensland are urged to brace
themselves with the storm and cyclone season well and truly here.It is vital people listen closely to warnings issued by the Bureau ofMeteorology and act on the advice given by emergency authoritiesby securing loose outdoor items, moving cars under cover or awayfrom trees, seek shelter and beware of fallen trees and powerlines.Emergency Management Queensland Assistant Director-General
Bruce Grady reminded residents of the dangers of being caught insevere weather and to take the appropriate steps today to ensurethey are prepared.“Many people became caught in the recent hail storm which
resulted in a number of road traffic crashes and even injury,” MrGrady said. Mr Grady also questioned how many more lives would have to
be lost before people learnt the dangers of driving through andswimming in flooded creeks and causeways.“Floodwaters have already claimed five innocent lives this year
and the worst of the flood and cyclone season is still set to hit theState,” he said. Due to severe weather across Southern Queensland, Emergency
Management Queensland advises residents to avoid enteringflooded waters by car or on foot.Flood waters can be lethal and their currents can be deceptive.
What appears to be a shallow, placid body of water can turn into araging floodway in seconds. When this happens, vehicles are easilyswept away. There are also hidden dangers, including fast movingdebris which may not be visible and can cause entrapment, seriousinjury and death. Even strong swimmers will not survive in fast moving flood
waters. Children are vulnerable and need to be adequatelysupervised around flooded areas. This also applies to creeks, drainsand rivers. Children may think playing in bodies of water is fun,however this practice is deadly. In recent times, a number ofchildren have had near misses and tragically some have perishedfrom this sort of activity. It’s a heartbreaking, but avoidablecircumstance.Call 132 500 for assistance from the SES relating to storm
damage, but in a life-threatening emergency call Triple Zero (000).
BE AWARE OF SNAKES THIS SUMMERTHE Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) is urging
Queensland residents to be cautious throughout the hot summermonths ahead, as snakes become more active across the State. QAS Assistant Commissioner for South Eastern Region Jayne
Barnes warned Queensland residents to be alert as the State is hometo some of the world’s most venomous snakes including the Red-bellied Black, the Eastern Brown and the Common Death Adder.“When it comes to snake bites, prevention is always better than
cure. It’s recommended people take extra care to avoid snakes atthis time of year,” Mrs Barnes said. Simple precautions people can take to avoid being bitten include:
avoid walking through long grass, but if you have to, wear sturdyenclosed shoes and long pants; carry a good quality compressionbandage with you; never try to catch or kill a snake; when camping,ensure the campsite is well lit at night; and take care when movingtimber or iron sheeting and other outdoor building materials. >>
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<< If a snake bite does occur, the best course of action is toassume the snake is venomous and call triple-zero (000)immediately. Some basic first aid steps to treat a snake bite include:• Avoid washing the wound as hospitals can test the bandage forpoison and may be able to identify the type of snake, which willaid in treatment;
• If only one bandage is available, start over the bite site and thenwork up the limb. If more bandages are available, bandage overthe bite site, and then with a second bandage start at theextremities (fingers or toes) and work up the limb. Bandage thelimb firmly as you would for a sprained ankle;
• Splint the limb to keep it straight; and• Do not allow the victim to move around.“Ensuring the snake bite victim remains calm is crucial, as
panicking will cause the heart rate to increase which will spread thepoison around the body more quickly,” warned Mrs Barnes. “One of the best ways the community can prepare for snake bite
emergencies is by enrolling in a QAS First Aid course. The QASoffers comprehensive first aid training courses throughoutQueensland to ensure people are prepared for all types of incidents,”she said. For further information or bookings, phone 1300 369 003,
8am-6pm, Monday-Friday. Additional information:https://ambulance.qld.gov.au/firstaid/courses.asp
BEWARE OF BLUE BOTTLE JELLYFISH ATTHE BEACH THIS SUMMERQUEENSLANDAmbulance Service (QAS) is urging swimmers
to exercise caution when at the beach this summer, as differentbeach conditions may increase the presence of blue bottles andother species of marine stingers in the water.
QAS South Eastern Region Assistant Commissioner Jayne Barneswarned beachgoers to be alert and aware of the possibility marinestingers in the water. “Avoiding contact with marine stingers and checking out the
current conditions means a trip to the beach won’t end inexcruciating pain. Everyone should be aware these stingers arepresent at this time of year and to be extra careful to stay well awayfrom them,” Mrs Barnes said. “Each year, large numbers of beachgoers are treated for marine
stings. In less serious cases, they can cause very painful injuries butin worst cases they can kill. That is why it is crucial swimmersensure they swim only on patrolled beaches between the red andyellow flags and seek advice from the lifesaver and lifeguard onduty before entering the water. “It’s important people enjoy the beaches this holiday season, but
it’s equally important they are aware of the dangers they canencounter in the ocean and how to reduce the risks.”Mrs Barnes highlighted ways beachgoers could reduce the risk of
being stung this season by wearing stinger-proof clothing, such as awetsuit and footwear when entering the water.“Lifesavers and Lifeguards are on hand to supervise swimmers
and are fully qualified to help if you happen to be stung,” MrsBarnes said.“First aid in many cases can save a life, so if a sting has occurred,
the best thing to do is get the patient to somewhere cool, lie themdown and call triple zero (000) to seek advice. “Don’t let the victim rub the sting, rinse the area well with sea
water, place the sting in warm water and if this does not providerelief, apply ice packs. If stung by a tropical species of jellyfish it isimportant that you douse the affected area with vinegar.
“In more severe cases, the victim’s breathing and/or heart maystop. In this case, call triple zero (000) immediately and commenceCPR or mouth to mouth, which is the best chance of survival.”For more information about marine stingers, visit
www.marinestingers.com.au or to learn first aid, phone 1300369 003.
CHECK ELECTRICAL APPLIANCESTHIS CHRISTMASANoverheated electrical charger, a new electrical toy submersed
in water or dusty fans with frayed cords; Queensland Fire andRescue Service (QFRS) is warning that each of these examplescould lead to a Christmas tragedy if residents aren’t vigilant thisholiday season.QFRS asks all Queenslanders to take the time to check their
electrical appliances and use them responsibly this Christmasholiday period.“Year round, electrical appliances can often remain unchecked
and unmaintained which can increase the risk of house fire,” MrNunn said.“Appliances such as air conditioners and fans are often stored
away during the cooler months. If stored inappropriately and, if dustcollects in vents or power cords are frayed or have kinks, they maynot be safe to use.Mr Nunn also said that many people would receive electrical
goods as gifts this Christmas and it would be important to makesure they were operated under appropriate conditions.“People should make sure they follow the instructions that the
manufacturer gives on electrical products to avoid a tragedy. “This includes not submersing electrical goods in water, not
charging items such as mobile phones or computers for extendedperiods and not leaving any electrical charger plugged in andswitched on without anything being charged.”“When going away on holidays, make sure all necessary electrical
appliances are switched off and if possible unplug them at the wall.This will help prevent any unwanted electrical faults occurringwhen you are away,” he said. “It’s also a good idea to conduct a quick safety check on smoke
alarms before you go. It is vital to make sure smoke alarms are wellmaintained, tested regularly and are in working order. This willmake sure you are alerted to a fire earlier and minimise the risk ofmajor structural damage and injury to a loved one or emergencyservices personnel.“Smoke alarms are compulsory in all Queensland homes and are
the most effective early warning system for house fires.”7 WAYS TO KEEP THE FIRE BRIGADE OFFYOUR GUEST LIST• Check each set of Christmas tree lights to be sure it’s in goodrepair. Repair or discard damaged light fittings
• Don’t run electric cords under rugs; use no more than 3standard size sets of lights per single extension cord
• Do not use electric lights on a metallic Christmas tree• Saw 5cm from your live Christmas tree’s trunk; keep trunksubmerged in water at all times thereafter to keep it fresh
• Place tree far from any heat sources• Turn off tree lights when you’re away and when you go tobed
• Keep small decorations, small toys, matches, candles, lightersand batteries away from small children.
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COUNCILLOR COMMENTSDerek Swanborough, Division 1
In accordance with Council MediaPolicy, these are my personal views.
STATEMENT (WITHOUTPREJUDICE)In relation to recent statements made by
the Mayor John Brent and reported invarious publications, many have asked that Ipublicly respond. I find that the statementsare without substance, slanderous, untrue,malicious and designed to damage myreputation, and cause distress to my family. Of equal concern is the contempt and
ridicule the Mayor has displayed in thearticles for the Tamborine Mountaincommunity and anyone it seems who has anopinion contrary to his. This type ofbullying behaviour cannot be allowed tocontinue and is not allowed under Statelaws including the Local Government Act.It will be addressed in the strongest manner.The Mayor will have his opportunity todefend his statements and we shall all awaitdue process and the outcome. TOURISM PLAN RELEASED FORCONSULTATIONThe Council’s five year Library Plan has
been released for consultation over the nextmonth. It will be available soon onCouncil’s website and it is important thatcomments are received during this periodfrom interested persons. I will provide myviews on the plan in coming weeks.OPENING OF GALLERY WALK ANDDOUGHTY PARK TOILETSIt’s great to see that these toilets are nowoperational for the busy Christmas period.I’m sure everyone agrees that the standardof such facilities in a major touristdestination has to be high. How manyplaces have you been where the onlymemory is of such a facility that you neverwant to see it again! We have a lot of workto do in this area right across the shire andit’s identified in the draft tourism strategy.
HYACINTH LEGAL EXPENSESThe CEO has agreed that the Hyacinth
legal expenses are no longer deemedconfidential. The last information emailedto me several months ago was that the totalbill was around $250,000. We know that theamount Council is seeking to recover fromthe Progress Association is nearly $36,000,so the balance is for the first case which theAssociation was found to be justified intaking. I have asked for the latest exact figures
and been told I can’t have them for 6weeks, until 25th January, when a reportwill be made to Council. I’ve protested thatit’s readily available from the financialledger by a simple enquiry but so far myrequests have been refused.BORE MONITORINGThe rainfall of late has been very
welcome and refreshing to our rainforestsand underground aquifers. It reminds me ofthe weather patterns experienced when wefirst moved to the mountain 25 years ago. Ihave been diligently monitoring my bore aspart of the study of the underground watersupply, with 60 other bores, and this raincouldn’t have come at a better time for thisstudy being conducted by QUT to helpmodel the flows and understand where thewater comes from and where it goes. Athree dimensional geographic model will beproduced as part of the study. CONSULTATION IN LIBRARYJust a reminder that I usually meet with
residents at the Tamborine MountainLibrary on the second Wednesday of themonth from 4:00 to 6:00pm. My mobilenumber is 0447 206 006. I will be availableover January but will not be meeting in thelibrary this month. I am always availablefor on-site meetings to address residents’issues as required. May I wish everyone asafe and happy Christmas.
F.O.T.M.acknowledged
MEMBERS of the former Friends ofTamborine Mountain organisation
will be interested in the letter recentlyreceived from the Director of the StateLibrary of Queensland:-“It is my great pleasure, on behalf of the
State Library of Queensland, toacknowledge your recent donation to theJohn Oxley Library.We are privileged to receive Friends of
Tamborine Mountain Association records,which will enhance the historical
significance of our John Oxley Librarycollections.Your donation will be added to the State
Library's catalogue and will be availablethrough our Library’s home pagewww.slq.qld.gov.au. One Search providesthe opportunity for tagging and reviewingof records to increase access andunderstanding of our collections. We wouldvalue your contribution to the record/sthrough these tagging and reviewingoptions.Thank you for your support of the State
Library of Queensland. Your donation willbe of interest to our clients and researchers.”
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COMMUNITY champion Dr AlanBlackman won the Volunteer of the
Year Award and famous players Ron Archerand Eddie Gilbert were admitted to the Hallof Fame at last night’s blue-ribandQueensland Sport Awards.Tamborine Mountain-based Dr Blackman
(pictured courtesy of the Tamborine DailyStar) has been a wonderful cricketadministrator at both club and Gold CoastAssociation level for a decade, while at thesame time championing the cause of amagnificent new $3.5 million sportingcomplex that opened in August.
He was presented with the QueenslandSport Volunteer of the Year Award,sponsored by the Brisbane City Council, infront of 700 guests at a black tie dinner atthe Convention and Exhibition Centre.Dr Blackman’s achievements are detailed
in full in the feature story section ofbulls.com.au.Cricket was recognised through a number
of other categories, with QC chairman JimHolding shortlisted for the Administrator ofthe Year, Bruce Oxenford for Officiator ofthe Year, the Indoor Cricket World Cup forEvent of the Year, and the QueenslandThunder men’s indoor side for Team of theYear.The biggest surprise was Ryan Harris
being overlooked by the judges forshortlisting for the prestigious QueenslandSports Start of the Year award, which wentto multiple world champion surferStephanie Gilmour.The Queensland rugby league side was
Team of the Year, their mentor Mal MeningaCoach of the Year, and the Townsville 400V8 Supercars Event of the Year.Six new athletes were inducted into the
Hall of Fame, with Archer and Gilbertjoined by Denis Flannery (rugby league),Pam Glossop (hockey), Alison Mosely(basketball) and Shane Webcke (rugbyleague).
Tamborine MountainPoems of Judith Wright
SATURDAY 11 December saw thelaunch of a book by Sandra Sewell and
Susanne Duncan, Tamborine MountainPoems of Judith Wright. There have been anumber of books written about Judith, butthis is the first that brings together thepoems she wrote while living here onTamborine Mountain. Susanne’sillustrations are a delight, and the poems
show the Mountain as it was forty to fiftyyears ago. The book may be found at Nardoo,
Birchgrove nursery and the PO, as well asat the Olive Branch and (I hope) Piccabeenand Secret Garden. – a wonderfulChristmas present.Cr Richard Adams, Sandra Sewell,
Susanne Duncan and librarian TatianaKoczanowski at the book launch, held inthe TM Library on Saturday 11th.
Cr Richard Adams, Sandra Sewell, Susanne Duncan and librarian Tatiana Koczanowski at thebook launch, held in the TM Library on Saturday 11th December
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Looking back: Air travel afterWorld War II
WEtake air travel for granted, but after the long anddestructive war that we know as the Second World War,
hardly any commercial aircraft were available to airlines. The onlyreal exception was from the US, with its massive resources andaircraft such as the twin engine Douglas DC-3 (the Dakota), the 4engine DC-4 and the fantastic Lockheed Constellation launchedinto service in 1946.Most of the long distance flights until that period were serviced
by 4 engine Flying Boats such as the Clipper service by PanAmerican Airways across the Pacific north and south, the NewYork-Lisbon service and the “Kangaroo Route” between Londonand Sydney by British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC)and Qantas Empire Airways. Closer to home, the Rose Bay flyingbase in the large, magnificent Sydney Harbour, was keptoperational until the mid 1950s, particularly for services to theislands such as Noumea, Port-Vita, Honiara and Port Moresby.One must keep in mind that airfields and technical requirements inmany countries were not up to standard for larger aircraft on longhaul services although many were made for military purposes atthat time.There were a number of aircraft available for commercial
services; in Europe the 3 engine Junkers 52 stands out and over5,000 were built in Germany and became the workhorse of theLuftwaffe and about 450 were completed in France after the warand supplied to their national carrier Air France as a desperatestop-gap. France, like many other countries in Europe, sufferedgreatly and many factories were utterly destroyed. Reconstructionwas hard but it seemed so strange to see Air France flying GermanJunkers-52s on their European routes and to their many colonies.On the British side, the amazing Lancaster bomber was
converted into the Avro Lancastrian but with a limited payload anda modest carrying capacity of 10 passengers. Qantas used themmainly as a freighter and for the transfer of spare engines such asfor Lockheed Constellations and heavy equipment to their baseson the Kangaroo route until the early 1950s. A few chartercompanies flew them and they did a great job during the airlift toBerlin in 1948 when the Russians denied access to the WesternWorld, but most of the flights were by DC-3s and DC-4s - anamazing achievement with up to 900 daily landings at Tempelhofairport, Berlin for a period of nearly a year, even during a terriblewinter with poor visibility, and well below zero.When WW2 ended, surplus C-47s, the military version of the
DC-3, flooded the civil market and were snapped up by operators,providing you had US dollars, a rare commodity in those days.Pan American Airways, the largest airline in the world at that
time, already had long haul services to Europe across the Atlanticocean, well over 3,500 miles and started their inaugural “Aroundthe World” flights in 1946 with Lockheed Constellations. Theybegan their European service with only three DC-3s based inBrussels, Belgium, with American crews except for Belgian airhostesses. Daily return flights were between London, Brussels,Frankfurt, Munich and Vienna. Even Prague was included until theRussians took control of the country. The well-maintained DC-3sperformed well, carrying up to 21 passengers, an amazing payloadand appreciated by the travelling public as they offered a safe andreliable service.Initially, the air crew totalled 5 but due to improved radio
communications the radio operator was dropped and as tonavigation, with a new ILS (instrument landing system) anavigator was no longer required, and the same applied to theengineer. So, within a very short period the crew was reduced to 2in the cockpit and 1 hostess.After the Airlift to Berlin, an amazing feat in 1948-49, Western
occupied Germany became a democracy on the Allied side mainlywith the vast help of the US. As a result, Pan Am transferred itsbase from Brussels to Frankfurt and opened a new service toBerlin with up to 8 flights a day with DC-4s carrying over 40passengers. Our three DC-3s were sold to MEA, Middle EastAirlines based in Beirut. They operated these aircraft for the nextcouple of decades quite successfully.Brussels was now reduced to just a station on the “Around the
World” service, with a much reduced staff. This service wasoperated mainly with Lockheed Constellations L-749, a mostelegant aircraft with a 48 seating capacity and even offering non-stop flights across the Atlantic Ocean - an incredible achievementconsidering that it took over 18 hours flying time with a DC-4from London to New York via Shannon (Ireland), Gander(Newfoundland) and Boston. Reykjavik, Iceland, was one of thealternatives in case of bad weather or emergency.On the Kangaroo route to London, Qantas operated them for a
number of years until they were replaced by the SuperConstellation, the longest stretched propeller driven aircraft in theearly 1950s.The air transport scene was changed again with the Boeing
Stratocruiser, a civil version of the B-29 Super-fortress bomber. Itwas put into service in 1948 by Pan Am, followed by many otherairlines. Passengers (up to 89) appreciated the space, comfort andfacilities such as a lounge on the lower deck. It also offered a largeaccessible cargo hold in a double bubble fuselage. However, themost outstanding twin-engine commercial aircraft ever made wasthe DC-3. Many attempts were made to reproduce this remarkableairplane and more than 70 years later a few are still flying. Whatan achievement!
Joe Mulders
Flying low over the placidwaters of Lake Burley Griffin,with the old Parliament Housein the background, this Dakotaof No. 34 Squadron is makingits final run back to its homebase at Fairbairn, ACT. TheDakota, probably the mostfamous transport aircraft everdesigned, served in almostevery theatre during World WarII and although it has longsince been replaced as a top-line transport, it still serves inmany places around the worldon a limited scale.
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Probus Probettes in Dance of theSugar Plum Fairy
THE Tamborine Mountain Probus Club is known for interestingevents and outstanding speakers.
After the just held Xmas lunch the term dance impresario couldbe added to the list.What began as a normal ‘packed house’ festive luncheon at the
Heritage Winery developed into a vaudeville act worthy of anystage. Diners were stunned.Well known singer Kathlyn Proctor Moore decided not to sing
as expected and joined with club member Roger Bell to announcethe club was staging a very special low budget entertainmentevent.From within the member ranks a dance troupe to become
known as the ‘Probus Probettes’ had been formed and were toperform the dance ‘The Sugar Plum Fairy’ from the TchaikovskyNut Cracker Suite.Six dancers in provocative white Tu Tu’s burst into the room in
a riot of costumed colour and performed the dance in a hilariousfashion. The room erupted into laughter and an enthusiastic call for an
encore resulted in a repeat performance even funnier than theoriginal.As this was the last Probus event for 2010 the club members
would like to wish all mountain folk a very happy festive season.Tony Smallwood
Probus Club
The Polish Place does it again!!
THE Tamborine Mountain Community Care Carers groupprovides opportunities to take a break and socialise with
other carers. The carers agree that these gatherings are not onlyfun but also provide an opportunity to meet with their peers andto share stories.The recent end of year get together was just such an event.
Carers had a very enjoyable luncheon at the Polish Place. As inprevious years the hospitality, beautiful food, wonderful serviceand the generosity of Ania and Phil was very much appreciated.Thanks go to all at the Polish Place for making this day so
special for the carers. No doubt they will be back for encores!!For more information on the Carers group contact Geoff
Marshall at the Community Care Centre, Southport Avenue,Eagle Heights or phone 5545 4968.
Tony SmallwooodCommunity Care
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SRRC MEDIA RELEASES14 December 2010
SRRC engaged with GCCC forideas for library services
SCENIC Rim Regional Council hasinvited Alison Kemp, Gold Coast City
Council’s Coordinator Library CustomerServices, to present to Council fresh wayslibraries are engaging with theircommunities.Corporate and Community Services
Chair, Cr Kathy Bensted said Ms Kemp’sinvitation followed the Gold Coast CityCouncil’s impressive presentation during theCommunities within Communitiesconference in October 2010.“During the presentation, Alison
presented the delegates with some new andinnovative ways libraries are engaging withtheir communities,” said Cr Bensted.“As we are in the consultation phase of
the Beaudesert Centre RevitalisationProject, and are always looking to enhanceour library services, Council is encouragingall forms of constructive input from allavenues.”“The Gold Coast City Council has an
extensive network of libraries, not dissimilarto our proposed development in Beaudesert,and we are interested in learning about theirsuccessful programs and mechanisms thatmay assist us in engaging with ourcommunity through our libraries.”“Council adopted its Library Strategic
Plan this year and through initiativecontained in this plan such as wirelessservice and an increase in hours at Boonah,are committed to providing quality libraryservices into the future.”Further consultation for drafttourism strategy
COUNCIL have today approved torelease the Draft Scenic Rim Regional
Tourism Strategy 2011-2016 for finalcommunity feedback.The Tourism Strategy has been developed
in partnership with Southern CrossUniversity after an extensive consultationcommencing since April this year.Corporate and Community Services
Chair, Cr Kathy Bensted said the TourismStrategy aims to identify a range of keyissues and opportunities and formulate anaction plan.“To maximise the region’s success in the
tourism sector into the future, the actionplan is based on the three pillars ofsustainable tourism: destinationdevelopment, destination management anddestination marketing.”“The consultation process has been
crucial to identifying a plan for the futureand included all sectors of the communityincluding residents, visitors and local foodproducers.”The next stage of the consultation process
will take place over the holiday period tothe end of January 2011.“We are hoping that by circulating the
Draft Tourism Strategy in the communityuntil the end of January, all interestedstakeholders will have further opportunityto provide feedback.”The Draft Scenic Rim Tourism Strategy
is available on Council’s website(www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au) from todayalong with a ‘submission template’ for thecommunity to provide their feedback.Council supports healthywaterways in SEQ
SCENIC Rim Regional Council haverejoined the South East Queensland
Healthy Waterways Network as an investorpartner.Council has been approached by SEQ
Healthy Waterways Network to rejoin thepartnership, alongside the State
Government, most South East Queenslandlocal governments and SEQ Catchments.Corporate and Community Services
Chair, Cr Kathy Bensted approved ofCouncil’s recommitment, stating it wasimportant that the partnership focus onmore localised issues.“Council previously ceased the funding
to the Healthy Waterways Partnership inSeptember of last year to redirect thefunding to a range of on groundinvestments,” said Cr Bensted.“The new Healthy Waterways Network
arrangement provides Council and otherpartners the opportunity to become moreformally involved with the organisation andwill seek to involve community andindustry organisations.”Council reviews principles forpolicy on councillor vehicles
COUNCIL has today approved a set ofprinciples to guide the development of
a policy clarifying terms and conditions ofprivate use by elected members of ratepayerfunded vehicles.Corporate and Community Services
Chair, Councillor Kathy Bensted said theambiguity around the private use of Councilsupplied vehicles prompted a range ofquestions from elected members.“Elected members wanted to ensure that
private usage of Council supplied vehicleswas publicly defensible,” said Cr Bensted.“The information on the Councillors’ use
of the vehicle was collected from electedmembers to allow for input from currentelected members.”A summation of the drafted Policy
parameters are:1. A vehicle should be provided toCouncillors for official public duties
2. Councillors are authorised to use theirCouncil provided vehicle for restrictedprivate usage >>
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3. Private usage must be reasonable andpublicly defensible
4. A logbook must be maintained for aminimum 12 week period at a nominatedtime
5. The spouse of elected members’ arepermitted to use the Council vehicle onlywhen necessary and with the electedmember present in the vehicle
6. Refuelling of Council supplied vehiclesis restricted to the Scenic Rim RegionalCouncil area, unless Councillors are onofficial Council endorsed business
7. The mileage and costs of the Councilvehicles and documentation ofCouncillor representation on externalorganisations will be published in theAnnual ReportA draft policy will be tabled at a future
Council meeting.Council injects $27,000 offunds into community projects
COUNCIL has today approved over$27,000 of funds for community
projects and programs as a part of RoundTwo of the quarterly Community GrantsProgram.Corporate and Community Services
Chair, Cr Kathy Bensted said the grantsprovide financial assistance for smallcommunity organisations throughout theregion.“The grants have been allocated to
community groups to build thecommunity’s capacity to respond to theirneeds and aspirations,” said Cr Bensted.“The $27,379 has supported twenty-eight
local groups for various needs includingpurchasing audio equipment and computers,to hosting community breakfasts onAustralia Day.”“Essentially the entire community
benefits from these grants as each of theorganisations return the funds to the
community sector within which they areinvolved.”“It is encouraging to see so many
applicants for Council grants; it shows thedetermination and dedication these
community groups have in continuing theterrific things they do.”The following are some successful
applicants for Round Two of theCommunity Grants:Canungra & District Agricultural,Horticultural & IS– $1500 Install a secure roller doorTamborine & District Citizens Assn– $1000 Purchase DJ equipmentCanungra Hang Gliding Club– $1500 Purchase a shed for trainingTamborine Mountain Sports Assn Ltd– $500 Purchase anodised engraved metalplaquesTM Girl Guides Assoc.– $1500 Fence the propertyTamborine Mountain Croquet Club– $1000 Purchase garden seatsCanungra RSL Sub Branch– $1000 Purchase audio visual equipmentTM Natural History Assn– $129 Purchase a water urnTM Historical Society– $500 Produce a brochureApplications for Round Three of theCommunity Grants Program close on 11February, 2011.Council approves developmentof shops in Canungra
COUNCIL has today approved adevelopment permit, subject to
conditions, for a proposed development toestablish three specialty shops and acaretaker’s residence on Christie Street,Canungra.The subject site currently contains an
approved café and dwelling and theapplicant has indicated that the operation ofthe existing café will remain unchanged.Planning and Development Committee
Chair, Cr Dave Cockburn said thedevelopment will refresh the current site inCanungra and will triple the number ofspecialty shops.“The proposed development has
demonstrated general compliance with therelevant conditions of the planningscheme,” he said.The proposed new building will be two
storeys and contain three specialty shopsand amenities.Division 3 Cr Virginia West said this is a
positive move for the Canungra community.“The new development will be refreshing
and to the benefit of the Canungraresidents,” said Cr West.Regional brand toolkit andmerchandise prospectus
SCENIC Rim Regional Council hasendorsed the Regional Brand Toolkit
and Merchandise Prospectus, givingindustry access to the brand and supportingmerchandise.Corporate and Community Services
Committee Chair, Cr Kathy Bensted saidthe toolkit will assist in building arecognisable brand to be used beyondregional boundaries.“This is a big step forward in taking the
Scenic Rim brand to the world,” said CrBensted.“Other regions such as the Barossa and
Margaret River have proven successful inbuilding a strong brand identity, and theirlocal organisations and industries havebenefited.”Council is aiming to have products
available throughout the region as early asJanuary 2011.
CAPANART GALLERY, TAMBORINE LIVINGand BLING INDULGENCE
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We would like to wish you all aMerry Christmas & Happy New Year
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Dead fauna can be utilised
WHENMax Randall heard something crash into a window hefound a dead Rainbow Lorikeet. He wondered if it had a
future as a museum specimen as there wasn’t one feather out ofplace.Of the many Mountain animals in the Queensland Museum, the
first was collected by a Museum Director, CW de Vis in 1994 – aNoisy Pitta. Since the advent of refrigeration, many specimenstestify to their origin here by their information tags.The 21st century has spawned a multiplicity of regulating
agencies concerned with many facets of our culture. For instance,the Dept of Environment and Resource Management in itsoverview of our fauna, now prescribes a modern synthesis thatdead native animals (mammals and birds) may not be stored onprivate premises without a permit. Such permits are available onapplication - telephone 1300 130 372,A recent discussion with the curator of Birds and Mammals at
the Queensland Museum revealed that the museum freezers wereat capacity level as they await a preparator (taxidermist).However, Heather says that any dedicated permit holding
collector of dead wild life can still be useful.“It sounds ghoulish, but severed heads can be important for
haematological studies, providing they are accompanied byrecords of locality and date of collection.”While there are many representatives of common species in
museums, it is always worth while to enquire, especially if theanimal is in good condition. The Queensland Museum number is3840 7555.Thanks again for your call, Max.
Ivor Filmer
Free wireless internet trial atTamborine Mountain Library
SCENIC Rim Regional Council recently launched free wirelessinternet access at the Tamborine Mountain Library.The trial program allows for public use of free wifi internet,
accessible at Tamborine Mountain Library from private laptopcomputers.Director of Corporate and Community Services Mark Griffioen
said the trial, which was allocated in the June budget, and itssuccess would highlight the need for rollout of the programthroughout our region’s libraries.“It is exciting to see this program launched first on the
Mountain, especially as it will free up other computers for users tosimultaneously access the internet,” he said.“The program is another one of Council’s deliverables from the
Library Strategic Plan which has seen an increase in hours atBoonah and plans for a new Beaudesert Library as part of theBeaudesert Centre Revitalisation Project.”Members of the public can collect a ticket from the Library
counter to gain free access to the internet for use on privatelaptops.“Currently, Public Access Computers at Beaudesert and
Tamborine Mountain Libraries are on separate networks whichwill increase network capacity and connection speed,” said MrGriffioen.“Public Access Computers at the Boonah Library will be
configured on a separate network next week, which will furtherincrease network capacity throughout the region.”
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NORTH TAMBORINEHOLIDAY SEASON OPENING HOURSSAT 25/12 CLOSED
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A LittleChristmas StoryWhen four of Santa's elves got sick,the trainee elves did not produce toysas fast as the regular ones, and Santabegan to feel the pre-Christmaspressure.Then Mrs. Claus told Santa herMother was coming to visit, whichstressed Santa even more. When he went to harness thereindeer, he found that three of themwere about to give birth and twoothers had jumped the fence and wereout, Heaven knows where.Then when he began to load thesleigh, one of the floorboardscracked, the toy bag fell to the groundand all the toys were scattered.Frustrated, Santa went in the housefor a cup of apple cider and a shot ofrum. When he went to the cupboard,he discovered the elves had drunk allthe cider and hidden the liquor.. Inhis frustration, he accidentallydropped the cider jug, and it brokeinto hundreds of little glass pieces allover the kitchen floor. He went to getthe broom and found the mice hadeaten all the straw off the end of thebroom.Just then the doorbell rang, and anirritated Santa marched to the door,yanked it open, and there stood a littleangel with a great big Christmas tree.The angel said very cheerfully,'Merry Christmas, Santa. Isn't this alovely day? I have a beautiful tree foryou. Where would you like me to stickit?'And so began the tradition of thelittle angel on top of the Christmastree.Not a lot of people know this.
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qwtyusqwtyus SPORTS qwtyusqwtyus
Monday Tennis Break-up & Awards night
BREAK up night for any competition isa biggie so we sent hopeful invites to a
couple of Woodies, a couple of Pats and aLleyton to host our Monday nightextravaganza at the Tin Palace on BeaconRoad. As expected most of them sentmiserable excuses but at least Bec saidshe’d love to come if Lleyton would lookafter the kids.The enthusiasm of the Monday night
tennis crowd is legendary and by seveno’clock the shed was pumping. Playerswho were asked to “bring a plate” and“something to drink” somehow managed tosupply a crate of champagne, twohogsheads of beer and several smallanimals on spits amongst the regularcollection of savouries, sweets and strongliquor, so it was going to be a big night.By the time Bec arrived in a stretch
Tamborine Trolly those that enjoy a drinkwere wasted, those that look forward toChristmas to break their diets were stuffedfull and the tennis games played betweendownpours had taken care of theremainder. We still managed to greet herenthusiastically however and settled downfor the award presentations.Bec summoned Mike to the stage first.
The cheers from the floor almost lifted thenewly insulated roof as Bec heaped praiseon his organisational skills, hisinspirational weekly emails and his ironclad resolve to keep recalcitrant tennisplayers turning up to play each week. Hewas presented with a commemorativeplaque (fashioned from pure cardboard)and a Sidchrome tool set for his efforts.One by one players mounted the steps to
be commended by Bec for their mostastonishing achievements throughout theyear. Best right arm development went toHenry thanks to the weight of hisenormous raquet. Most likely to hit aplayer in the eye with a carelessly returnedball went to Toby. Two ladies tied for mostlikely to go home without playing theirthird set and the raquet-throwing awardwent to Dion. Most feared forehand returnaward was scored by Justin who also wonthe award for most likely to hit his partnerin the back of the head when serving. Trentwon the men’s loudest shouting, Denisescored the same award in the women’s.Special mention was given to Richard forhis work in the sledging arena and to Suzyand Ian for building the Tin Palace. Theonly low point came when Wayne pulled acalf muscle racing up the steps to accepthis “best mover on the court” award.As the awards petered out and the food
and drink began to run low we were luckyenough to be visited by Powderfinger whohad agreed to come out of retirement long
enough to knock out a few numbers whilewe danced.It was a great night and as the players
and their guests tottered home exhausted inthe early hours of the morning they allvowed to be back again next year.
Mike Davis
Main Golf ClubSaturday 4th December 2010Today's Monthly Medal/Medal of
Medals & Pro Pin shoot out were cancelleddue to the weather. The GreenkeepersRevenge day will be on Saturday 1stJanuary.Junior raffle not drawn.Saturday 11th December 201056 players contested today's Tina Bull
Memorial 4 Ball Ambrose event. We wouldlike to thank the Bull Family for providingthe prizes for the winning team. Also themembers for their contribution of Toys,these will be distributed by Betty Pugh tochildren less fortunate this Christmas.Winners & runners up were: KristoBradley, Katy Hewitt & Sandra & AntonWernekinck 54 1/8 from DarrenMcLarnon, Graham Carpenter, Peter Fields& Ross Hodgson 57. Nearest the pin &approach winners were: 5th Tony Lynch,14th (Pro pin) Sandra Wernekinck, 12thapproach Darren McLarnon & 16thapproach Robert Bull. There was nowinner for the 17th. Ball run down went to58.75. Congratulations to all the winners.Junior raffle not drawn this week.This is the final edition of Tamborine
Mountain News for 2010. We would like towish all our Members & Readers and theirfamilies a very Merry & Safe Christmas &Happy & Prosperous New Year.PLEASE REPAIR ALL DIVOTS &
PITCH MARKSCHECK OUT THE CLUB'S WEB SITE
@ tamborinemountaingolfclub.com FORALL RESULTS & NEWS.
Junior GolfSUNDAY 5TH DECEMBER 2010Tamborine Mountain was to host the
opening round of the 2011 Junior InterclubPennants series today. Unfortunately thecourse was unplayable due to the rain & allmatches were halved. The second roundwill be played at Southport next Sunday. SUNDAY 12TH DECEMBER 2010Round 2 of the District Junior Interclub
Pennants was held today at Southport.Tamborine Mountain lost to Gold CoastBurleigh 4/2. Cody Jones won his match3/1 & Liam Moloney won 2/1.Congratulations "Boys".
Out of Bounds
Veterans Golf35 players for the December Monthly
Medal Single – a break in the rain allowedthe game 3 weeks late!ResultsA Grade Winner was Gerry Lynch 67Runner up Mike Buck 68.B Grade Winner was Ken Dew 69.Runner up Peter Dent 70.C Grade Winner was Fred White 68.Runner up Ted Ashe 69.Best Putts was a 3-way deal for PeterClark, Gerry Lynch & Fred White.Best Gross was Peter Clark with 76Nearest the Pin and Approach Shots:Andrew Curtis, Hal Orth, GavinMcConnell, Ken Dew, Phil Salisbury.Ball Run DownTo 72 as follows:• Bruce Bartle, Peter Clark, GavinMcConnell 68
• John Young, Mark Bailey 70,Larry Ashwin, Peter Morris 71
• Gary Carpenter 722010 Medal of MedalsThe Monthly Medal result counted
towards the 2010 Medal of Medals Result.A Grade Winner was Bruce Bartle with 68on a 3 way count-back.B Grade Winner was Ken Dew with 69.C Grade Winner was Ted Ashe with 69.Lucky Draw – John Johnstone & PeterFields.
TM Bridge Club ResultsVenue: Creative Arts CentreSaturday 11/12/10 at 12.45pm8 Pair Howell 1st R Feige & S Feige 60.11%2nd J Bates & J Eveleigh 52.97%3rd A Ihlenfeldt & C Ihlenfeldt 52.38%Monday 13/12/10 at 6.45 pm10 Table Mitchell (Bye & Share)North-South1st D Donaldson & J Salter 59.16%2nd D Cowls & M Gordon 54.78% 3rd D Merrin & D Merrin 50.19% East-West 1st A Anderson & D Anderson 67.37%2nd K Bowman & M McMahon 58.56%3rd D Goodrick & J Youngman 52.78%HandicapN-S David Donaldson & Jeff SalterE-W Allan Anderson & Doris Anderson Thursday 15/12/10 at 12.45 pm10 Table Mitchell (Bye & Share)North-South1st D Cowls & J Salter 63.88%2nd H Braithwaite & M Daines 55.55% 3rd C Burnes & W Natrop 53.88% East-West 1st R Feige & S Feige 62.77%2nd F Hay & A Ihlenfeldt 59.07%3rd B Noble & J Noble 54.81%HandicapN-S Denise & Max McMahonE-W Faye Hay & Annette Ihlenfeldt
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Get involved: Holidayphotography and cirusworkshops for theyoung & young at heart
PHOTOGRAPHY workshops for all agesat The Centre, Beaudesert are a great
chance for budding photographers toimprove their photography skills.1826 seems to be the date recognised as
the year of the first photograph ever taken.And almost two hundred years on it stillremains one of the most popular hobbieseven though technology has changeddramatically since then.CAMERA CRAZY is a two day workshop
for young people and their parents at TheCentre on Tuesday 18 and Friday 21 January.“A day in the life of the Scenic Rim” is thetheme and the workshop will culminate in anexhibition at The Centre for the wholecommunity to engage in.Session 1: Tuesday 18 January, 9.30am –12.30pmThe facilitator will discuss elements of
composition, lighting, do’s & don’ts oftaking photographs and working to captureimages in response to the theme; “A day inthe life of Scenic Rim. Participants will beencouraged to explore the varioustechniques of portrait and photocomposition in order to “tell or portray astory”. After the workshop session,participants will receive a disposablecamera and will be given the opportunity toembark on an exploration of the Scenic Rimto select their own subject/s to complete thetask. Session 2: Friday 21 January, 12 noon –2pm. The facilitator will discuss and evaluate
the images captured by the participants.Images will be selected and presented in agroup montage display within The Centreand will remain in place until 30 Januaryenabling the general community and
visitors to the region to experience theoutcome of this project and the connectionsbetween a practicing photographers portraitcollection and their own. Each participantwill receive a set of prints of theirphotographs and The Centre will retain a setfor archival and promotional purposes.Registration to the workshop is $10 per
person and as spaces are limited, it isadvisable to book early to avoiddisappointment.Bookings can be made by phone on 5540
5050, online at www.liveatthecentre.com.auor by visiting the Centre box office duringoffice hours (Tuesday to Friday 10am –2pm; Saturday 10am – 2pm)Please note the Centre will be closed
from 25 December until 17 January, 2011inclusive.
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CIRCUS workshops for children and theirparents are being held at The Centre,
Beaudesert over the holiday season,exploring movement, acrobalance, jugglingand tightwire.In the past, the typical circus was held
within an oval or circular showground (hencethe name) with tiered seating, or under alarge tent and trained animals, acrobats, andclowns as a form of entertainment can bedated back to Ancient Rome. But the circus workshops being held at
The Centre, Beaudesert as part of the schoolholidays activity program show circus asbeing far removed from the original idea ofanimals being an integral part of this popularentertainment. Circus skills workshops will be facilitated
by Circa, a peak organisation who have aunique vision of circus as a delightful,challenging and contemporary art form.Circa offer new ways of experiencing theawe-inspiring world of circus and have beenperforming and delivering workshops bothon a national and international basis formany years, gaining a reputation for highquality, innovative performance skills.The circus workshops will be run over
three days from Wednesday 19 to Friday 21January, with two sessions per day. Themorning session from 9am to 12 noon is forchildren 5-11 years and the afternoon sessionfrom 1pm to 4pm for children 11-16 years. The workshops will explore movement,
listening, balance, coordination, memory andcreativity and include tumbling, acrobalance,juggling, tightwire and multi-biketechniques. On the final day, family and friends of the
participants as well as the general public canget involved by attending the presentationwhich will demonstrate the fantastic andcreative skills developed as individuals andalso as a group.Registration to both workshops is $20
per person and as spaces are limited, itwould be advisable to book early to avoiddisappointment.
Who’s the angelat the top of thisChristmas tree?
ARBORIST Nick Routledge recentlytook decorating a Christmas tree to
new heights when he covered a 15-metreNorfolk Pine with 2000 twinkling lightsfor a family at North Tamborine.Nick, who operates Mountain Trees,
draped a total of 180 metres of low-voltage LED lights through the tree, whichis now a blaze of colour that can be seenfrom streets away.The Norfolk Pine began life as a potted
Christmas tree, decorated with baubles andtinsel, more than 20 years ago, and hasthrived since being planted out in the richmountain soil.
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Santa makes time tovisit Kindy Kids
THERE was no hiding the delight andexcitement of the children from
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to what mode of transport Santa had usedon his journey, all was quickly forgotton as
he produced a book for each child withsome help from the Centre's Director, MrsJo Moran. Many parents attended the party and
listened to their children sing popularChristmas Carols led by wonderfulteachers Mrs Moran and Mrs Mason. As C & K is truly a community
kindergarten a big thank you goes out to allthe parents and also to Miss Louisa andMiss Helene who have helped in amultitude of ways through the year.Happy Holidays.
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AQUA AEROBICS Mon Wed Fri 7am, Tues 8am &6pm; Thurs 8am at the pool Phone5545 2500BADMINTON Social players, all levels. Mon 7pm-9pm at the Vonda Youngman Community Centre(except Public Holidays). BASKETBALL Social. Mon 4.30-5.30pm Fri 3.30-4.30pm Community Centre. Michele 5545 1569.BOOK READERSʼ GROUP meets once a month,new members welcome. Enquiries at TM library.BOTANIC GARDENS Forsythia Dr, Eagle Hts -Volunteers’ working bee every Thurs morning 8-12.Enq: Roger Bell 5545 0797CHRONIC FATIGUE FIBROMYALGIA SupportGroup meets monthly Ph 5545 3134.TM CREATIVE ARTS: General Craft, Spinning &Pottery: Wed 9am-12noon. General Craft: Wed 7-10pm. Sewing: 1st Wed 9am. Quilting & Patchwork:Mon 9am-12noon. Painting: Mon 1pm-4pm. FolkArt/Botanical Drawing: 2nd & 4th Thurs 9am-12noon. Bridge: Wed 12.30pm. For further info contactCreative Arts Hall, Wed mornings, ph. 5545 3221.CREATIVE ARTS BRIDGE CLUB – Wed at12.30pm. For info contact John Noble, 5545 4022.CROQUET CLUB meets every Monday & Thursdayfrom 9.00-12.00 at the Bowls Club. New memberswelcome. 5545 0973.INSTITUTE OF MODERN TAE KWON DO classes 6-7.30pm every Tues & Thurs at Showgrounds Hall Ph5545 3173.JOHN DICKSON CONSERVATION PARK: workingbees 1st Monday & 3rd Monday of each month. 8am.Ph: Elizabeth Russell 5545 3601.KIDSʼ CLUB: Anglican Church, Fridays from 3pm.Ph 5545 2919.LITTLE TIGERS TAE KWON DO classes for ages 5-10 years 5-6pm Tues at Show Hall 5545 3173.LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH: Young adults Wed7pm @ Youth Hut; Youth Thurs 3.45 – 4.45pm @ ScoutHall; Sunday service & Kids’ church Sun 9.30am @PAC High School. Contact Youth leader ShannonBirch 0402 539 361 [email protected]: Tuesdays 7pm – New Thought, NewLife Centre 5545 3700.MOVIES ON THE MOUNTAIN: Regular screeningsof latest releases at the Zamia Theatre. Enquiries,phone 5545 3517.PLAY GROUP: Mountain Kids Playgroup meetsThursdays at 9.30am to 11.30am. St George’s AnglicanChurch – Georgian Room. Contact Nicole James on5545 3369 or Krista Coughlan on 5545 4362.SHIM JANG TAE KWON DO Mon and Fri, 5.30-6.30pm Community Centre Ph Martin 5545 0617.TAI CHI Tues mornings, Thurs evenings 110 Eagle HtsRd, Eagle Hts. Phone Gai Wanless 5545 2409.TM BOWLS CLUB – Wed, Fri, Sat 2pm mixed. Freecoaching, new members welcome. Indoor mixedbowls Tues 5pm. Enquiries: 5545 1308TM BRIDGE CLUB meets each Monday at 6.45pm &Thursday at 1pm at Creative Arts Centre,Wongawallan Rd. Duplicate sessions conductedunder supervision of qualified directors. Regular RedPoint events. New members and visitors welcome.Phone Pres. Christine Youngman on 5545 1681 orPartnership Arranger Jeff Salter 5545 4526.TM BUSH VOLUNTEERS: meet on the first Saturdayof the month (except Jan.) To find out where we willbe working contact Len on 3355 7288 or0428335572.TM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 2nd Wed. of month.TM COMMUNITY KINDERGARTEN ASSOC meets2nd Wednesday of the month at the kindergarten 23Coleman Square, North Tamborine at 7.15pm.TM FAMILY HISTORY GROUP Meetings held 1stSunday each month (excl. January) at TM HistoricalSoc, Wongawallan Rd, Eagle Heights, 3–5 pm approx.Please contact Carol 5545 0066 or Yvonne 5545 0125.
TM GARDEN CLUB: 2nd Tues. 9.30am Community Centre.TM GYMNASTICS Vonda Youngman CommunityCentre. Enquiries: Judy Netel, on 5545 4152.TM HISTORICAL SOCIETY – Member Working Beesevery Tues morning. General Meetings on 4thWednesday every 2nd month, Feb., Apr., June, Aug.,Oct. Further details: Phil 5545 4962 or Paul 5545 2596.TM LADIES CHOIR 9.30am each Mon, PresbyterianHall. New members welcome. 5545 1231 (AM only).TM LANDCARE: Volunteers welcome for ForestRegeneration throughout the Mountain. Please visitwww.tamborinemtnlandcare. org.au for times, orphone 5545 1847 9am-12 noon Mon-Fri.TMLETS: The local alternative to cash trading. Enq.5541 0928, 5545 1448.TM LIONS CLUB meets at Tamborine MemorialSports Centre, Beacon Road, 4th Monday 6.30 for7pm start. Pres 5545 2120, Sec. 5545 4581.TM LITTLE THEATRE: Meetings held 1st Tuesday ofmonth, 7.30pm. Regular plays, play-readings & socialevents. Brian Franklin, President TMLT, Ph 5545 2096.TM LOCAL PRODUCERS ASSOC. meets 3rd Thurs in Feb,May, Aug, Nov, 2.30–4pm at farm locations. Ph 5545 3677.TM MASONIC LODGE: Meets 3rd Wed each monthexcept Dec. Masonic Centre, 10 Knoll Rd, NorthTamborine. Contact 5545 0435.TM NATURAL HISTORY ASSOC: Birdwatchers meet2nd Wed of the month. Bushwalkers meet 3rd Wed ofevery 2nd month. Natural History meetings 3rdFridays of Feb, April, June, Aug (AGM), Oct and Nov.All meetings 7.30pm Historical Society WongawallanRoad Eagle Heights. Ph 5545 3200 or 5545 3551.TM NETBALL CLUB. Contact Tarla 5545 4891.TM ORCHESTRA Mondays 7-8pm at St George’sAnglican Church, Dapsang Dr, North Tamborine.TM PROBUS CLUB meets 3rd Wednesday of themonth at the Vonda Youngman Community Centre,10am. Enquiries to Secretary 55452179.TM PROGRESS ASSOCIATION: 1st Tuesday inmonth. 7.30pm Heritage Centre Wongawallen Road.TM R.S.L. Sub–branch general meeting – 2nd Tues ofevery 2nd month (starting February). 7pm, RSLrooms, below Memorial Centre (Bowls Club).TM RESIDENTS ASSOC: Meets 4th Thurs every 2nd monthor as advertised at Masonic Lodge. Contact Pres RichardAdams or Sec Diana Francis on 5545 4009 to arrangeattendance or discuss any matters concerning TM residents.TM SENIORS ONTHENET meets 9.30am 2nd Friday ofmonth, Creative Arts Centre, Eagle Heights. Entry $2. Ph:5545 2247TAMBORINE SUSTAINABLE GARDENERSʼ SOC(TSGS), a group of enthusiastic gardeners, meets onthe last Saturday of each month. Ph 5545 0102.TM TENNIS CLUB: Contact 5545 1078, 5545 3549;www.tmtennisclub.com.auTOASTMASTERS: 2nd & 4th Thurs of the month atthe Creative Arts Centre, Wongawallan Road from7.00pm to 9.30pm. Contact Margaret Field on 55454004, or Denise Ivory 5543 8458.TRIATHLON CLUB, meets 3rd Monday of eachmonth at the Information Centre, Doughty Park at7pm. Enquiries Adi 5545 3838TM WRITERSʼ GROUP: Meets every 1st and 3rdMon of month, 9-11am at Creative Arts Centre, EagleHeights. Call Ted on 5545 0326 for details.YOUTH GROUP: Meets Wed 6pm at the PresbyterianHall. Call Mark Jenner 5545 4951 or Kim Dale 5545 2041ZONTA CLUB of TM meets 2nd Tues. of month atEagle Heights Hotel, Tamborine-Oxenford Rd, EagleHts. Further info Caroline Jackson Ph 0413 600 116.
REGULAR MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIESANGLICAN CHURCH:St George’s, corner Eagle Heights Road &Dapsang Drive, Eagle Heights. Every Sunday HolyCommunion at 9.30am. 1st & 3rd Sundays ofmonth Holy Communion at 7.30am and 9.30am.Weekday Services: Holy Communion 7.30amThursdays. Children’s Ministry 2nd & 4th Sundaysof month at 9.30am. Kids Club 3.00pm Fridaysduring term. Study Groups, Housegroups, PrayerGroup, Spiritus Agency, etc. Enq. 5545 2919. StLuke’s Canungra: Holy Communion everySunday at 7.45am.BAHA’I FAITH For information and details ofmeetings and children’s classes in state schoolplease phone 55450605 or 55453674 or viewwebsite www.geocities.com/scenicrimbahaiST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLICCHURCH, 90-94 Beacon Rd, North Tamborine.Sunday Mass 7.30am each Sunday; WednesdayMass 9am each Wednesday; Friday (Word &Sacrament) 9am each Friday. Ph 5541 1068.CATHOLIC CHURCH MARIAN VALLEY:Beechmont Rd, Canungra. (National Shrine of ourLady Help of Christians). Sunday Masses 11am &4pm. Weekdays 9am. Sat 11am. Every Friday, afterMass, Eucharistic Adoration concluding 3pm withDivine Mercy Chaplet & Benediction. Shrine opendaily Ph 5533 3617.COOMERA CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALCHURCH Sunday 6.30pm. HelensvaleCommunity Centre, 31 Discovery DriveHelensvale. Guest Speaker – Clairvoyant. Healing– Meditation. Enq: Lynette 5545 0484.JEHOVAH’S WITNESS: Public Meeting,Kingdom Hall, Holt Rd, Sat. 4pm. 5545 4680.LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH – TMSHSPerforming Arts Centre, Holt Road. SundayMorning Service & Kid’s Church 9.30am; YouthThurs 3.45pm & Fri 6pm; Young adults 7pmWed. All Welcome. Enq: 5545 1533.MITANA SPIRITUAL CHURCH Service,meditation, healings and guest speakers, 1st & 3rdSunday of the month, 10am-12 noon, MasonicHall, North Tamborine. 5545 3429. All invited.PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Main St, NorthTamborine. Sunday Service 9am. Sunday School9.15am. Weekly: Growth Groups, Playtime, KidsKapers. Minister Kim Dale – 5545 2041. Moreinformation at www.tambopc.org.au.SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST ChurchFellowship meets at “The Little School House”,next to Tamborine Village Hall on Saturdays -Sabbath School 9.30am and Church service at11am. All welcome. Free DVD library deliveredto your door. Please phone 5543 8035 or 55411224 for enquiries. Emailwww.thelittleschoolhouse.netTAMBORINE COMMUNITY CHURCHSunday Service and Sunday School 10am everySunday at Community Centre. Kings KidsProgramme each Sunday ph Lyn 5545 4545.Midweek Home groups avail. CareforceRecovery groups (e.g. Search for Life) and otherfamily/relationship courses also available. Enq.Ph Rev John Latta 5545 2318. UNITING CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA: 34Appel St, Canungra. Divine Worship 10.30amSundays. Know Your Bible, Thurs 9am; LadiesFellowship 3rd Fridays 9am. Minister RobPacker, The Manse, Tilley St., Beaudesert, phone5541 1018.
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SPARE PARTS
Spare parts for cars,trucks, motor bikes,
tractors, mowers& garden equipmentOUR PRICES ARE
COMPETITIVE WITHTHE COAST
24 Main StNth Tamborine5545 1988
SEPTIC TANK CLEANING
Septic ~ Treatment Plants ~ Grease trapsHolding tanks ~ Sullage Tanks ~ Sullage PumpsContact Lucas 24/7 Tamborine Mtn resident5545 2692 0407 177 179
PROFESSIONALPUMP-OUTSERVICE ANDREPAIRS TO:
VALUER
VALUER – MALCOLM BISHOPPIndependent Property Valuer, all purposes.Assessments market value, compensation,
property settlement, stamp duty, GST.Registered Valuer Queensland No. 734.
Member Australian Property Institute (Valuers)PO Box 107, Eagle Heights 4271Phone 5545 0022 Fax: 5545 0200
VETERINARY SURGEON
VETERINARY SURGERYEstablished on the Mountain since 1990
AAnnddrreeww PPaaxxttoonn--HHaallll BVSc.CChhrriiss CCoorrccoorraann BVSc. (Hons)
Small & Large Mon - Fri 8am - 6pmAnimal Practice Saturday 8am - 1pmA fully equipped veterinary hospital right here onthe Mountain providing quality service includinghome visits, x-ray, ultrasound, in-house bloodtests, surgery, pet grooming, hydrobath and a full
range of pet food supplies.2 Main St, Nth Tamborine
5545 2422 all hoursA/H Emergency Service Always Available
CanungraCnr Pine Rd &
Franklin St5543 5622
All HoursMon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm. Sat 8.30am-11.30amA.H. EMERGENCY SERVICES ALWAYS AVAILABLE
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4/ The road to Mandalay 5/ The Two Towers
6/ Richard Branson 7/ Brontes 8/ My Struggle
9/ Christopher Robin 10/ Vincent Van Gogh
TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN NEWS VOL. 1294, DEC 21, 2010 – 31
UNPARALLELLED OPPORTUNITY WORKINGFROM HOME – PART OR FULL TIME –ABSOLUTELY NO RISK – GENUINEOPPORTUNITY SELDOM KNOCKS TWICE!FREE TRAINING & SUPPORT. CALL 0409 771885.APPLIANCE REPAIRS:MarcLambert: Washing machines,dishwashers, dryers, electric stoves &cooktops. Cash and pensioner discounts.Same day service. Ph: 0438 745 350.ATTENTION!! What’s on the bottom ofyour water tank? Dead rats, snakes, toador worse. Minimum water loss extractioncleaning system now available by TheTank Doctor 0407 649 659 or 5545 3693.FOR SALE: Electrical Hot WaterSystem. 140L. $100 Phone 5545 2587.FOR SALE: Pure Wool Insulation BAttsto cover 4m2. Doona filling? Soft toys?$25. Phone 5545 2100MOBILE MASSAGE: QualifiedTherapist. Maintain the health of yourbody with a regular therapeutic massage.Service also avail. to some off-Mountainareas. Anja Cameron 0405 347 900.MOUNTAIN-WIDE PAMPHLETSDistribution service. Advertise yourbusiness. Ph 0438 452 587.MULCH: Excellent quality. Aged, cleanmulch. $25/metre delivered. Ph: 55450467.NATUROPATH, Nutrition advice,herbalist, 0417 630 615www.ntpages.com.au/therapist/11495TRADITIONAL REIKI CLASSESReiki, massage, iridology byappointment. Change your life for thebetter. Phone Jan 5545 4005. 20 yearsexperience.TRANSPORTER, Pickup/deliveryservice. From a carton to a cupboardfrom $20. Tamborine Mountain, GoldCoast, Brisbane and surrounds. Ringbefore 12 for sameday service. Phone0427574848.WANT YOUR OWN EGGS?A mobilechook coop will give you fresh eggs withlittle work. 4 hens, $400; 7 hens, $476.Phone 5545 2206.
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EMERGENCY NUMBERSAlcoholics Anonymous..............5545 3331 ..........................................or 0416 155 456Energex .........................................13 62 62Fire (ask for Southport Control) ........000Fire (T.M. Rural F.B.) ..........0407 747 999Fire Permits ..........................0408 199 271Police ..........................................5545 3473Ambulance ............................................000Ambulance (non-urgent) .............13 12 33Domestic Violence (24 hrs)...1800 811 811Child Protection (24 hrs) .....1800 177 135Lifeline ............................................13 111413 HEALTH ............................13 43 25 84S.E.S. .............................................132 500Local SES ControllerBrendan Guy ...............................5540 5131T.M. Community Care Service: Home Careand Transport needs. Ring.........5545 4968Blue Nursing Service ..........(07) 3287 2041Roslyn Lodge ..............................5545 7822T.M. Medical Practice .................5545 1222QML Pathology Nth Tamborine .5545 3873Chemists:North Tamborine.........5545 1450
Eagle Heights..............5545 1441Tamborine Mtn Physiotherapy & SportsInjury Clinic ...............................5545 0500Tamborine Mountain OptometristNicky Carr..................................5545 0277Dentists:Dr Don Harvey .........................5545 2788Dr Sean Donnelly.......................5545 2522Podiatrist:.......5545 3311 or 0418 963 969Veterinary Surgery ......................5545 2422Beenleigh Comm. Health ....(07) 3827 9811Beaudesert Hospital.....................5541 9111LIBRARY HOURSMonday – Friday 9.00am–5.30pm.Saturday 9am–12noon. Phone: 5540 5473.T.M. RURAL FIRE BRIGADEFor burnoff notifications, membership andgeneral enquiries.......................................Phone: 0407 747 999For Fires and Emergencies ...........Phone: 000Training Meetings are held at 7.00pm eachWednesday at the Rural Fire Station, Knoll Rd.
Tamborine Mountain News is publishedfortnightly. The paper is compiled by voluntaryworkers and printed by the Beaudesert Times.
EEDDIITTOORRIIAALL TTEEAAMM::Eve Curtis 5545 1231
George & Joan Fisher 5545 1986Mike & Elizabeth Russell 5545 3601
John Aagaard 5545 1371
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FRIDAY 24 DECEMBER – STARTING AT ROSLYN LODGE AT 4PM,
AND FINISHING AT THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
FOR A 5PM CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE.
The Public is invited to join us as we sing carols along Main Street.
TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 34 Main Street, North Tamborine
You are invited to join us
as we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ
Christmas Day Service
Saturday 25th December at 9am
Pastor: Kim Dale 5545 2041Youth Worker: Mark Jenner 5545 4951