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RODEO 2008 ROUND-UP

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What a day we had for the rodeo!

Fantastic weather and huge crowd numbers.  In fact there were nearly 4500 people through the gate.  The biggest crowd in around ten years.  Thank you Dayboro.
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Saddlebronc and Bull Ride
There were plenty of thrills and spills at the Dayboro Rodeo in 2008.
Man is not always the winner in these events, as contentants test their skills using only their legs and one hand to hold on for the required 8 seconds.
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Earth Link News June 08

Earthlink advises details of the following events:
READING AND REFLECTION
Earth Link would like to invite you to be part of a group discussing and reflecting on “The Woman on the Mountain” by Sharyn Munro who lives alone on a mountain in the Hunter Region.
In her book she talks about living a simple life close to nature – easy to dream about, but hard to do.

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Australias top dancer taught SHAFT youth

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mbrc_jack_dancer__dap2225_72dpi.jpgAustralia’s top dancer Jack Chambers taught the Pine Rivers SHAFT dance classes.

 

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Pops Vege Patch

For information about the Dayboro Organic Gardening Club ph Shane Fuller:3425 1553-happy gardening.
My Grandfather had a vege patch the likes of which I have never seen equalled.
Growing up in the great depression with 14 siblings I suppose his family had to do whatever they could to save money.  His father grew as much of their own food as possible and I think the habit stuck.  He still had it going until  he passed away a couple of years ago.  I can remember as a kid raiding his vege patch-eating corn, beans, peas straight off the plants.  Mum never had such success in getting us to eat our veges.
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KEEP COSTS DOWN AS THE TEMPERATURE DROPS

With winter approaching, Energy Ombudsman Barry Adams warns Queenslanders to not let a high energy bill raise their temperature as the cooler weather sets in.
“It’s important to keep warm, but keep costs down as the temperature drops,” Mr Adams said.
"The cooler months usually place a greater demand on electricity usage and, in turn, an increase in the amount owed on energy bills.”
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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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