Category Archives: General

May2013_LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor,
I was surprised to read a Letter to the Editor in the last edition of The Grapevine from a Mr Stitt regarding, amongst other things, the use of nose rings in pigs.  I commend Mr Stitt on his passion for animal welfare and the pig community at large.
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May2013_SAMFORD MUSEUM

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Thursday 6th June –  Queensland Day at the Museum.
Saturday 22nd June – Trash and Treasure day at the museum.
 
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May2013_DAYBORO POLICE NEWS

Property Crime
Over the past month there has been one reported break and enter of a shed but no property was taken.  There have been two reports of property stolen from vehicles and a car stolen from Strathpine was located burnt out at Ocean View.   Whilst this is a reduction on previous months, please remain vigilant as to suspicious persons and vehicles and lock up your homes and cars. 
If you have information in relation to these or other offences please contact Dayboro Police 3425 1200 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000. 
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May2013_DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED

Des and Edna Wruck were married 60 years ago (23 March 1953) at Ann Street Presbyterian Church, Ann Street, Brisbane. 
They recently celebrated their Diamond Anniversary (60 years) with family and extended family at Laurel and Nev’s home.
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May2013_Pine Rivers VIEW Club

There was much fun and laughter as Pine Rivers VIEW Club celebrated its 17 Birthday and St Patricks Day at Murrumba Downs Tavern in March.

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May2013_Mt Mee Ramblings

By Ian Wells
What an extraordinary season – six months without a drop of useful rain followed by months of unremitting downpours.  The ground is so greasy on our gentle Kalahari Downs slopes that it is dangerous to go ‘down the paddock’ – with even the tractor sliding sideways on the tracks..  But we will be sticking to that mechanised form of transport – because it is easy to catch and doesn’t need to be vaccinated against Hendra virus!
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Apr2013_Mt Mee Ramblings

By Ian Wells
Some old timers are saying that they have never seen the Mountain any wetter than it is as I write.  Much of our own country is too steep and slippery for the motorbike and the dog seems to think that she would run similar risks if she moved far from her favourite verandah. So caring for the cattle is just not easy.
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Apr2013_U3A PINE RIVERS

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After a very successful AGM with a capacity crowd at Bray Hall to hear our Guest Speaker, Ambassador for Ageing, Noeline Brown, U3A Pine Rivers Inc returns to its normal monthly social and information meetings.
NEW COMMITTEE FOR 2013
President – Bob Haynes;  Vice-President Andy Duggan; 
Secretary Margaret Harding;  Treasurer John Tendero
Committee Members:
Sue Maskell, Lyn Browne, Jean Green, John Wright, Yvonne Wickham, Carl Nielsen, Bill Bryson, Marilyn Mavin and Veronica Palmer
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Apr2013_DAYBORO POLICE NEWS

Rural Watch meeting
Due to Easter, the next Dayboro Rural Watch meeting will be held one week later – Tuesday 9th April, 7.30pm at the Dayboro Bowls Club.  Meeting open to all local residents.
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Apr2013_BLOOD BANK VISIT on 8th May 2013

THE BANK WHERE DEPOSITS SAVE LIVES !!
LOCAL BLOOD BANK VISITS:
DAYBORO  Thursday 8th MAY 2013
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