Category Archives: General

YEAR OF THE SCOUT in 2008

In recognition of the Centenary of Australian Scouting, the Australian Government has declared 2008 ‘Year of the Scout’.  During an official hand-over ceremony at Bondi Beach in December, Scouts Australia received the ‘Year of’ flags from Surf Lifesaving Australia who celebrated their centenary year in 2007. In early 1908, Scouting was established in the Commonwealth […]

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Brisbane Hinterland 4wd Tours Feb 2008

1300 787 062 or Mobiles O412 261593 – 0447 070164 www.brishint4wd.com.au We will soon be heading down to Victoria on our High Country tour.  This will be very exciting because sadly last year our tour was cancelled due to all the bush fires.  We have been informed that it is truly special down there this […]

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NETWORK TOPIC Feb 2008

Whilst everything is going well on the “horse flu” scene the National Management Group (NMG) stresses that it is critical that everyone continues to comply with restrictions.  A major setback could occur if someone did the wrong thing.

We’d really like to completely eradicate this virus from Australian shores.  If achieving that means spraying your hands and dipping your shoes in the tray of disinfectant before entering a local store, it really isn’t too much to ask is it?  It is for just a bit longer folks!  You can do it!

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VIEW CLUB Feb 2008

PINE RIVRS (DAY) VIEW CLUB 20 February:  Ladies, Pine Rivers View Club meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.  If you are looking for an interesting morning outing and friendship why not consider becoming a member of VIEW (Voice Interest and Education for Women).  As a member of Pine Rivers (Day) VIEW Club you […]

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Dear Editor, on Parenting

My life changed forever 2½years ago when I became a parent for the first time. No amount of talking to family or friends or reading countless books on parenting prepared me for the experience of childbirth and then the day to day events of raising a child. I fortunately was one of the lucky ones who felt an instant bond, love so great I sometimes feel I am going to burst.

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RALLY FOR THE VALLEY Feb 2008

RALLY FOR THE VALLEY GREAT ADVENTURE WALK

What better way to spend a Sunday than getting your walking shoes on and joining the Rally for the Valley Great Adventure Walk.  Well, on Sunday 2nd  March you can breathe in the fresh air while simultaneously raising funds for your favourite charity, community group or team at the Rally for the Valley Great Adventure Walk which will be held at beautiful Baden Powell Park, Cash Avenue, Samford.

Participants of this philanthropic event will also be supporting three other deserving local services: the Samford Rural Fire Brigade, the Pine Rivers State Emergency Service and the Secondary School Development Project at the Samford Valley Steiner School.

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Dear Editor, on streetscape

I note Mr Bob Neil’s concern about Dayboro’s streetscape (letters, December 2007).  My concern is that land owners are being forced to conform to any architectural standard of building design at all.  The old buildings in Dayboro are such as they are precisely because when they were (jerry) built, there was no architectural regulator commanding what land holders did, thank God.  Now we have absurd regulatory controls about building design that really belong in fascist and communist countries where freedom of expression is uniformly denied to all.

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ZONTA NEWS Feb 2008

ZONTA CLUB OF PINE RIVERS Inc.

International Womens Day Luncheon:  Arana Hills Leagues Club on Friday 7th March for lunch.  Tickets are $35 each.

Guest Speakers are  Di Fingleton Magistrate and Jenni Ussi, film maker.

Contact details for the event are:-

Simone Boersma  0409 720 812 or Jan Spittle 3359 8237

A beautiful Queen size quilt, crafted and donated by Bev McDowall, is being raffled.  Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5.  contact Simone or Jan for tickets.

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Dear Editor, on bushfire

I would just like to thank the volunteer rural & local fire brigade for attending a bushfire that jumped the firebreak at the back of my property in October.  Their quick response and professionalism had the bushfire under control quickly.  l would like to thank Stan Chambers for all the extra work he put into […]

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Q150 CELEBRATING 150 YEARS

Find out more about the fantastic opportunities this project offers creative young people!  We are keen to have your participation in the concept development processes and/or the creative collaboration opportunities related to this youth focused event.  Coordinated by Pine Rivers Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).  Phone (07) 3480 6666 for details, or Email Q150radf.info@pinerivers.qld.gov.au

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