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American professor digs Moreton Bay turf

It seems the grass is greener in Moreton Bay – and it’s attracting attention from international turf experts.
Leading United States turf researcher Professor Al Turgeon visited some of the region’s sports fields and parks recently as part of a turf research tour hosted by the University of Queensland and the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries.
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What’s On at QUEENSLAND MUSEUM SOUTH BANK June08

Queensland Museum South Bank, Open 9.30am – 5pm daily, entry free, charges apply to the Sciencentre
Cnr Grey & Melbourne Sts, South Bank
Ph: (07) 3840 7555, www.southbank.qm.qld.gov.au
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Mayor condemns lack of consultation about desal plans

Moreton Bay Regional Council mayor Allan Sutherland has condemned the State Opposition’s lack of consultation over its plans for a desalination plant on Bribie Island.
The Mayor said council had not been consulted before the State Opposition’s announcement on Monday.
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Community to benefit from QUT Urban Country Music Festival

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mayor_at_qut_ucmf_may2_72dpi.jpgMayor Allan Sutherland opens the Burbs ‘n Bush Party in Caboolture’s town square on Friday May 2.

The community has emerged as the biggest winner from Caboolture’s successful 2008 QUT Urban Country Music Festival.
About 35,000 day visitors enjoyed the action-packed May long weekend festival, that boasted 500 artists across 11 different stages. 
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DAYBORO BOWLS CLUB June08

May Ladies Financial Day – this day was generously sponsored by the Hon Linda Lavarch, MP, State Member for Kurwongbah.  Linda is a very generous supporter of our Club.  Unfortunately due to Parliamentary commitments she was unable to attend for lunch and to present the prizes.
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Anzac Day 2008

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anzac_day_2008_72dpi.jpgThe number of wreaths and floral tributes increases each year and their laying was once again very moving and the highlight of the service.
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Congratulations to Mel McKenzie on achieving 90 wonderful years

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mel_mckenzie_90th_72dpi.jpgMel McKenzie at 90.

 

Mel celebrated her 90th birthday with a surprise Birthday Party with her immediate family at the home of her son at Narangba, on Saturday 17th May.
Melva Joyce was born on 22nd May 1918, the third child of Bill and Loretta Easlea.  She grew up on the family dairy farm at Laceys Creek and attended Laceys Creek School.  In those days life consisted of helping with the chores on the farm.
On April 19th, 1941 Mel married Mervyn McKenzie in the Windsor Presbyterian Church.  She has resided in the Dayboro township ever since, actively involved in family and community life.
Mel has been widowed since 1985.  She has 2 sons:  Gavin and Lyle, 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

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DAYBORO TRAILRIDERS June08

See us at the Dayboro Show in July

(Dayboro Show – July 11, 12 and 13)
The Dayboro Trailriders Club will be running Team Penning at the Dayboro Show again this year, on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July, starting around 9am.  $15 each member – teams require 3 members and it does not matter how good you are.  It is great to have a go!  Come and enjoy the fun!
Teams can be made up on the day and nominations are also taken on the day.
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U3A June 08

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logo_u3a.gifU3A Pine Rivers Monthly Meeting will be held at Bray Hall, Petrie at Cooke and O’Loan Sts on the 20th June at 10.00am – Please note the change in venue.
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MT MEE NEWS June08

by Ian Wells
 Dry again! The second half of March was disappointing and April yielded just 14mm in total from scattered dribbles.  May has not troubled the gauge at all either! This is not a promising start to winter…….
As expected, bookings are strong for the St Lucia Orchestra concert on Sunday 15th.
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