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PINE RIVERS ART AWARDS

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Dayboro Resident Takes out First Prize in Memories of Pine Category
Ian Flinders was most pleased with his entry when he learned, on his arrival at the Awards function on Friday 23rd May, that it had already been sold.  When his entry was announced as winner in its category, a loud “YES” issued from his lips!  I guess the $500 prize money and money from the sale will go on another holiday jaunt!  Congratulations Ian.
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Samford solar energy installers, roofers project managers wanted

Beyond Building Energy is a fast-growing company that is delivering the Samford Solar Neighbourhood scheme. While it has its own installation teams it prefers to contract local people to work as:
Solar energy installers accredited through the Clean Energy Council.
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MT MEE COMMUNITY BUS GROUP June08

Sabra & Kevin Austin            Ph: 07 5498 2282
“Pack up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag” and join Kevin and Sabra for days of enjoyment that we have planned over this next year.  The BIG bus will be used again – so to go on the trips we do need 30 or more people on this bus.

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Sympathies June 08

The members of the Dayboro Regional Information Network Incorporated wish to extend their sympathies to anyone in the community who has suffered a bereavement. We extend our sympathies to the family and friends of: Errol Francis SELLIN Valerie May CARRIGAN

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Dickson News June08

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From your
Federal Member for Dickson

PETER DUTTON
2008 Budget lets local families down

The Budget will do nothing to meet Labor’s promises to keep grocery prices, petrol prices and home interest rates down.  Local residents should take no comfort from Labor’s decision to raise taxes on cars, alcohol, energy, computer software, fringe benefits, passenger movements, passports, visa applications and increases in the costs of private health insurance.  It confirms that Labor stands for higher taxes and this will put upward pressure on inflation.

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ZONTA CLUB OF PINE RIVERS Inc. June08

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logo_zonta.gifPresident Jan Spittle, Lisa Bodman, Shekyra, Vice President Lorraine Hunter
Members of the Zonta Club of Pine Rivers Inc are working to improve the quality of life of local women.
Zonta Club of Pine Rivers recently held a sewing bee to make mastectomy cushions for women recovering from breast cancer surgery.
The members spent an enjoyable day of sewing and fellowship producing 50 cushions that were donated to North West Hospital at Everton Park.zonta_sewing_bee_shekyra_72dpi.jpg
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DINGOES – WILD DOGS

Here is some timely information from Andrew Donaldson.  Andrew has been providing professional dogger services to Millmerran Shire Council and within the Brisbane valley area for several years, however he lives within our local area.  His contact details appear at the end of this article.
While it may seem  like Wild Dogs are on the increase within our shire, there could be a simple reason why we are seeing more of them, waking in the middle of the night to their mournful howls (for those of us lucky enough to live on acreage), or hearing about our neighbours beloved small pets being attacked sometimes even in the middle of the day.
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POLICE NEWS June08

logo_police.gifOn 4th May a vehicle windscreen was damaged in Bradley Street.  The vehicle owner and offender were known to one another.
Between 11th and 19th April the halters of horses in a paddock on Hills Road were cut on two separate occasions.
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TRAVELSCENE SAMFORD June08

More from Madi’s diary
Dubrovnik, Croatia
9/06/07

This morning we went to the airport early and said goodbye to Santorini. First we flew to Athens then we flew to our destination Dubrovnik.  To get there we took a scenic route which was beautiful, because you could see the old and new Dubrovnik.  I was amazed to see the walls, gates and watch towers.  We got to our apartment and met the owner Zoran. Zoran, who always said ‘no problem’ and ‘super’.  Had a great sleep.
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Pine Rivers Heritage Museum depicts life on the line

Railway buffs and train enthusiasts will appreciate the photographic exhibition exploring life on the railway, which kicked off at the Pine Rivers Heritage Museum at Kurwongbah on April 24. Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor, Cr Allan Sutherland said this exciting photographic display was developed and presented by The Workshops Rail Museum, a campus of the […]

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