TRAVELSCENE SAMFORD on Italy
ITALY
by Maureen Sargent.
On our way in to Rome from the airport we saw some of the “ancient” sights.
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Dickson Seniors Expo 18th and 19th August 2008
The 2008 Dickson Seniors’ Expo will be held at the Strathpine Community Centre, Mecklem Street, Strathpine on August 18th and 19th.
Read More..Marj Barnett – In a Pickle or a Jam
Marj Barnett has been a member since Hay Cottage opened and shudders to think of the hundreds and hundreds of bottles of jams and pickles she has made in that time. She has been our spokesperson on several TV shows highlighting the Cottage and Dayboro. DAYBORO PLAYERS PRODUCTION
BOOK EARLY FOR A DISCOUNT at Dayboro Players’
“The Curse of the Golden Dagger” – Sept 12 & 13
Mt Mees Songs on the Mountain Sunday Sept 14
Sunday 14th September – starting 2pm sharp! "Savoyard Singers" present "Let Us Entertain You". Admission is still just $15.00 . Phone Kay on 5498 2104 or Joyce on 5498 2278 for bookings or enquiries.
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EAGLE BOYS PIZZA in DAYBORO!!!!!
Oh my! Sometimes things just move so quickly! Who’d have thought that DAYBORO would have an Eagle Boys Pizza franchise up and running by the end of June??!! But . . . there you have it.
NOMINATE NOW TO GAIN STATE WIDE RECOGNITION!
Think you know someone with that special something? Get in now and nominate for 2008. The nominations are now open for the 2008 Queensland Regional Achievement & Community Awards.
Read More..THE BOG TRAIN CLONMACNOISE, OFFALY IN THE IRISH REPUBLIC
This was our third trip to the Irish Republic and each time as we drove around the countryside we saw the peat stacked neatly in rows, and wondered about it. What was peat? Why was it stacked like that? How did they dig it out? (as we had never seen it being actually dug), and did they use it for purposes other than heating?
Read More..DAYBORO DAY AWARD WINNERS FOR 2008
It was indeed a bright sunny day on Sunday 25th May and, scattered amid the crowd at the official opening were some folk rather bemused at the insistence of family and friends that they be there! All was revealed as the recipients of this year’s Dayboro Day Awards were announced.
The Business Recognition Award, presented by Federal Member for Dickson, Peter Dutton, went to Devin and Gloria Linnane of Dayboro Post Office.
Councillor Bob Millar presented the Resident of the Year Award to Craig Doyle.
Lonneke Bevan received the Young Achiever Award, which was presented by Senator Claire Moore and State Member for Kurwongbah, Linda Lavarch.
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The Business Recognition Award, presented by Federal Member for Dickson, Peter Dutton, went to Devin and Gloria Linnane of Dayboro Post Office.
Councillor Bob Millar presented the Resident of the Year Award to Craig Doyle.
Lonneke Bevan received the Young Achiever Award, which was presented by Senator Claire Moore and State Member for Kurwongbah, Linda Lavarch.
PINE RIVERS ART AWARDS
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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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.
