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MEET THE CANDIDATES Mar08

Once again the Dayboro District Progress Association Inc. brings you:
MEET THE CANDIDATES:
7.30pm
Tuesday 11th March 2008
At Dayboro Community Hall

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SURPRISE PRESENTATION FOR YVONNE

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ausday_award_yc_and_pd.jpgMayor Yvonne Chapman received an Australia Day Award – Dickson Citizen of the Year – from Federal MP Peter Dutton.

 

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Vote 1 JOHN McNAUGHT For Mayor

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john_mcnaught.jpgWHO IS JOHN MCNAUGHT?  

John McNaught is currently the Division 2 Shire Councillor with Caboolture Shire Council.  He has held this full-time position as an elected representative for 10 years.  In 2000, he unsuccessfully contested the Mayoral position for Caboolture Shire Council and in hindsight, this was meant to be.
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Shutterbugs look for Memories of Pine

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memories_of_pine.jpgCalling all local photographers and computer artists, a special additional ‘Memories of Pine’ category has been introduced to the 2008 Annual Art Awards.
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DAYBORO DAY FESTIVAL Sunday 25th May 2008

The dedicated band are at it again – putting the wheels in motion for another great Dayboro Day Festival!  Following on from the success of the Antiques & Collectables Fair held at the Dayboro Showgrounds as part of the Festival last year, this will be bigger and better this year!
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CANCER FUNDRAISER A HUGE SUCCESS

A fantastic time was had by all at the Terrors Turtles Relay for Life Team’s Cancer Research fundraising evening at the Dayboro Show Grounds on February 16.  The Kelly Gang kept the crowd entertainment, as did the Flamenco Dancers.  Dayboro’s own Apex boys worked hard keeping the drinks flowing and Phil Black did a wonderful job as auctioneer.
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Adventure Woman teaches people to row . . . . and more

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adventure_women_sharon_and_liana_love_oars.jpg(Left to Right) Adventure Women, Sharon Jones from Bray Park and Liana Kestles from Murrumba Downs, love oars.
This year’s Adventure Women program runs from Saturday 1 March to Sunday 31 May, for women 16 years and over, will encourage participants to experience a variety of sporting and recreation activities in a friendly, supportive and non-competitive environment. 
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Dickson News March 08

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From your
Federal Member for Dickson
PETER DUTTON
Congratulations to new Australian Citizens and Dickson Community Awards winners
dutton_aust_day_08.jpgPictured with Peter Dutton (second from Left) are James’ grandparents, Lillian and Mario Tebesceff (to Left and Right of photo), and James parents’ Deborah and Denis Higgins, receiving James’ award on his behalf.  
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WHAT IS THIS BIOSPHERE PROJECT

Biosphere plans for the D’Aguilar Range landscape

(BIOSPHERE MEETING March 17 – see separate article)

Community groups and residents are encouraged to examine a plan to create a sustainable future for the D’Aguilar Range and its surrounds through a Biosphere initiative.

Biosphere project spokesperson Rosalind Leslie said the voluntary integrated land management strategy is aimed at securing the social, economic and environmental values of the D’Aguilar Range and its surrounding landscape ahead of, and in concert with, the region’s predicted growth.

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SAMSONVALE RURAL FIRE BRIGADE Feb 2008

With the wet weather there is not much to report this month.  With the weather bureau predicting a wet year ahead it will be important to keep growth down and properties free from leaf litter before the fire season is upon us.  The brigade will again be involved with clean-up Australia Day on the 2nd […]

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