(Association of Independent Retirees)

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

We at the Air (Association of Independent Retirees ) normally meet at the Wavell Heights Community Hall in Edinburgh Castle Road above the Bowls Club on the third Friday of the month, our meeting times start around 09.30 am finishing about noon.  This month being the 15th of August.

 

viewpoint from Koala Action Inc.

Thirty plus koalas have been displaced by the destruction of koala habitat at Lawnton Lakes Estate.  They have moved into trees along the North Pine River and Lawnton Pocket Road which they are subsequently over browsing.  They cannot move out of the site safely because the koalas are surrounded by high density residential habitat and/or busy main roads.  

 

A book on the Bergin family by Melva Welch OAM

At $35 each, copies are available anytime from 11 Bargo Street, Arana Hills; 

or from The Samford Museum on Wednesdays and Sundays.

 

Dear Editor,

As President of the Dayboro AH&I I would like to say a very big thanks to everyone who made this year’s show one of the most successful ever.  An early indication has our gate numbers up on previous years, which is very satisfying so thanks for coming along to support the show.

 

DID YOU KNOW . . . ?

Through Dayboro State School you can order a DVD that features the performances from all 70+ schools in the Wakakirri competition.  That way we can see first hand how Dayboro shone!  All orders must be placed by 29th August.  Just call Angie Russian 0414 637 659 for any enquires! 

The Victoria Cross had its origins in the Crimean War. This was the first major war that was reported on by war correspondents in the field.  In this case, William Howard Russell of “The Times” reported on the bravery of the common soldier and pushed for a bravery award that could be given to the common soldier in recognition of his bravery.  At this time, only senior officers were awarded medals for bravery as it was deemed that it was their leadership that drove men on to victory. 

Metro North Brisbane Medicare Local is reminding members of the public that the proposed $7 co-payment to see a GP will not come into effect until at least 1 July 2015.

 

The Queensland Country Life as a media sponsor of the Queensland Regional Achievement and Community Awards is asking for people to nominate an organisation or individual you may know in one of the 6 categories:

The Prime Super Community of the Year Award 

The Peabody Environment and Landcare Award

Origin on behalf of Australia Pacific LNG Regional Service Award

The Reay Services Energy and Sustainability Award

The Buzz Print Events and Tourism Award

The Safeguard Youth Leadership Award

 

Pine Rivers VIEW Club had 35 members and guests enjoying a good lunch together and listening to a very interesting talk from Bruce Uhlhorn who is the international Chair for Radio Lollipop. 

 

We at the Air (Association of Independent Retirees) normally meet at the Wavell Heights Community Hall in Edinburgh Castle Road, above the Bowls Club on the third Friday of the month – apart from July when we are having a bus trip for members, where we will be ending up at a secret French Resturante.