Category Archives: Special Features

DAYBORO POOL 25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS – SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER

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db_pool_logo.jpgSee you at Dayboro Pool
Saturday 15th November
11am – 2pm
WHY NOT COME ALONG TO THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OPEN DAY AND TALK TO THE FRIENDLY STAFF.

They will be holding trial classes in the gym, prize giveaways for best dressed aquatic characters, a treasure hunt for toddlers and fun on the inflatable slide for the older kids.
There will also be a free sausage sizzle to enjoy. 
An added bonus, as part of the celebrations, is the opportunity to participate in any of the centre’s group classes for half price in the first week of November.
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BIOSPHERE MEETING REPORT 4th October 2008 at Mt Mee Hall

The D’Aguilar Biosphere meeting’s guest speaker, Dominic Hyde, was involved from the project’s inception as President of MEPA (Mt Glorious Environmental Protection Assoc.).
He explained how it started out as an idea to develop working relationships with agencies and non-Governmental organisations (NGO’s) to address the problem of weed management.  These partnerships provided resources to manage the effects of these agencies and NGO’s work i.e. where soil disturbances lead to a proliferation of weeds.
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At The LYELL DEER FARM Nov 08

CULTURAL EARTH TEACHINGS
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NATIVE  AMERICAN GATHERINGS
At The LYELL DEER FARM.
Mt. Samson. Queensland.
Situated 35klms N/W. Brisbane / 10mins.North of Samford, 15mins from Dayboro.
The Lyell Deer Farm nestles in a tranquil corner of the beautiful Samford Valley in the foothills of towering Mt. Samson.  A natural rural atmosphere with the ambience of quiet deer.
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75s and Over BACK TO SCHOOL DAY

DAYBORO DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC – EST. 2004

On Sunday 14th September 2008, the Dayboro District Historical Society Inc. hosted a day at the Dayboro Memorial Showgrounds for people aged 75 and over who went to any of the schools in the Dayboro district.

 

                                              (See our PHOTO GALLERY for ‘School Photos’ of the day . . . SOON.)

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FIGHTING CANCER

How new methods using neglected medical research are saving lives . . .

The Samford branch of Canhelp Australia Wide will be presenting an information evening and showing of this DVD at North Lakes Community Centre Hall, Lakefield Drive, North Lakes on Friday 10th October at 6.30p.m. for a 7 p.m. start.

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Successful Gardening in Warm Climates

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by Annette McFarlane

ABC Books Retail $29.95.

 Her voice comes off the pages of this remarkable and magical book.  And it is magical just how she reveals and simplifies some of the more difficult aspects of gardening to us mere amateurs.

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HEALTHWISE

 by Teresa Quinn

“Life begins at 40” or so they say, however our bodies are already on the way to decline as bones become thinner, arthritis sets in and we notice we’re not as mobile or flexible as we were 20 years ago.  Sound familiar?  Do not lose hope.  All is not lost. 

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BACKYARD GARDENERS GIVE THE GREEN FINGER TO SUPERMARKETS

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Backyard gardeners around Australia will be able to beat skyrocketing fruit and vegetable prices by learning how to grow and sell their own organic food, thanks to a new organic gardening website.

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Smiling for Smiddy Challenge

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If you would like to make a donation to the 2008 Smiling for Smiddy Challenge you can do it online at www.smiddy.org.au.  Once you’re in the webpage click on, ‘How can I help’.  You can make a personal donation, company sponsorship or simply buy a wrist band.  Remember to quote my name, John Milliken, or my partner’s name, Kerry Murnane, when you make a donation online or over the phone.  Please help as it is a very worthy cause.

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DAYBORO’S RURAL FIRE BRIGADE STATION OPENS – August 23rd

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Bob Millar, Alwyn Weston, Linda Lavarch and Glenn Bell revealing the plaque 

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