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October features the works of John and Myra Good. Myra has been painting since 1999, originally in acrylics but moving on to works in oils. Her preferred subject matter is seascapes, abstract landscape, flowers and figures. Her works often include figures, children with their mothers by the seaside or in country scenes. John has held a […]
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Our next meeting is on the 21st October at the Murrumba Downs Tavern on Dohles Rock Road, 10.30am for 11 am. We meet every third Wednesday of the month for a luncheon meeting. Visitors and new members are always welcome. In October our guest speaker will be an officer from Queensland Police Service who will […]
Read More..Moreton Bay Regional Council has completed its review of community feedback to the new draft planning scheme and has now finalised the draft scheme for the approval of the Queensland Government. Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Allan Sutherland said all properly made submissions received during the public consultation period from July 1 to August 21, […]
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Victoria Barracks proved to be a very interesting and informative day out for the 33 members of our Probus Group, when the Enogerra Barracks visit was cancelled due to security problems. Our group assembled at the guard house near the entrance and was greeted by one of the volunteers who conducted us to morning tea […]
Read More..Andropause Anything you can do, I can do better……well almost. One of the most talked about, well known, widely marketed, and often just plain obvious events in the human condition is the female menopause. So it’s unsurprising that everyone knows of its existence, and even to varying degrees what to expect. But guess what? Men […]
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Member for Pine Rivers, Nikki Boyd said she was delighted that Lawnton based retail chain Super Retail Group has made it through to the State finals of this year’s Safe Work and Return to Work Awards in the ‘Return to Work: Employer Achievement Award (large employer)’ category. Super Retail Group, includes nationally-recognised leisure brands such […]
Read More..Queenslanders who are experiencing domestic or family violence are being reminded that they can get free legal help from Legal Aid Queensland. “Each year Legal Aid Queensland helps thousands of people who are experiencing domestic or family violence, helping people understand their legal options and access protection under the law,” chief executive officer Anthony Reilly […]
Read More..For the love of Bovine – part 4 Over the last three months we’ve been covering some of the aspects of cattle ownership, from setting up your facilities to breed selection and feeding. This month we’ll look at some of the common toxins that we encounter in this area. The most common problems we see […]
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Our recent burst of warm spring weather has dramatically reduced summer clothing stocks in local Red Cross shops. “We are desperate for summer stock” says Red Cross Shops Marketing Manager, Kate Dear. “The biggest need right now is for ladies summer clothing, particularly dresses but anything light and in good condition will be greatly appreciated. […]
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Dayboro Remembers: Private John Henry Castree: John Henry Castree, known as Jack to his family and friends, was born at Blackall, Queensland on 2nd November 1890, the third child and oldest son of John Edward Castree and Clara Nowland. His father was employed as a store manager in Blackall and was also an Alderman on […]
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