Category Archives: News

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TICKS AND BITS

The paralysis tick is a constant presence in our community. Even though their numbers are greatly reduced in the colder months, people get caught out every year when their animals come down with paralysis “out of season”

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New Year, New Rules, New You?

There is an old saying: if you took all the economists in the world and laid them head-to-toe, they still couldn’t reach a conclusion.

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Eulogy PERCY HALE GORDON SHEAFFE

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percy_hale_gordon_sheaffe.jpgPercy Hale Gordon Sheaffe (Gordon to most) was born to Percy and Catherine Sheaffe in Canberra on 24th November 1921.  He was the youngest of 4 children and is survived by Isabel, Jean and Rob.
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QLD GOVERNMENT SOLAR PLAN WELCOMED BY INDUSTRY

Solar Shop Australia, one of the country’s leading renewable energy companies, has welcomed moves to make Queensland schools the most energy efficient in Australia.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Your letters:  Eagle Boys signage; and Breast Cancer.

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French and Cammack Wedding

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alan_french_and_helen_cammack_wed.jpgAlan French and Helen Cammack were married on the 26th April 2008,
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TRAVELSCENE SAMFORD on Italy

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italy_basilica_san_marco_venice.jpgITALY

by Maureen Sargent. 

On our way in to Rome from the airport we saw some of the “ancient” sights.

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Dickson Seniors Expo 18th and 19th August 2008

The 2008 Dickson Seniors’ Expo will be held at the Strathpine Community Centre, Mecklem Street, Strathpine on August 18th and 19th.

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DO NOT LOSE YOUR PET

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do_not_lose_your_pet.jpgIt has been a growing concern of ours with the increase in numbers of lost animals being dropped into us at the Old Mill Veterinary Surgery.  Whether it is due to storms, fireworks, inadequate containment or simply adventurous pets moving to the area, more and more are taking to the streets.
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Marj Barnett – In a Pickle or a Jam

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marj_barnett.jpgMarj Barnett has been a member since Hay Cottage opened and shudders to think of the hundreds and hundreds of bottles of jams and pickles she has made in that time.  She has been our spokesperson on several TV shows highlighting the Cottage and Dayboro.
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