Category Archives: General

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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May2013_NETWORK TOPIC

The NBN (National Broadband Network) does seem to have gained momentum and be rolling along nicely.
The quoted speed on the NBN website is ‘up to’ 100 Mbps.  
“Your experience including the speeds actually achieved over the NBN depends on some factors outside our control like your equipment quality, software, broadband plans and how your service provider designs its network.” http://www.nbnco.com.au   
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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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Apr2013_NETWORK TOPIC

WHEN MOZZIE BITES ARE BAD NEWS . . . . 
A local resident has contacted me to advise that they have been diagnosed with Ross River Virus – a mutated strain that would appear to have more severe and longer lasting symptoms than the general variety!
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Apr2013_CHILDRENS ART CLASSES at CEDAR CREEK

Local artist Helen Evans BA MA will be holding art classes for children in her purpose built studio in Cedar Creek during the Easter holidays. 

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Apr2013_ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Letters from Tim Stitt and Mrs Kim Bax

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Apr2013_ANZAC Day, 2013

Dawn Service:  
The Dawn Service will be held at the Cenotaph in Roderick Cruice Park (beside the pool) and will commence at 0515. Bring a light and participate in the service.
Parade and Main Service
The Main Parade will be as it was last year.  Form up will be at the hotel at 9.00am and the march will begin at 9.30am sharp and proceed to the school.
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