SPORT ON THE BARCOO

Join in the fun of the Bridge to Blackall

By REBECCA BROWN
THE first ever Bridge to Blackall will
be held this Sunday.
Hosted by Heart Foundation
Walking, the Bridge to Blackall
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is a fun walking event to be held
between 9am and 10am.
It allows residents to walk at
In brief....
their own pace while enjoying the Funds for youth
company of others. ABOUT $1150 was raised
Based on the concept of Bridge to for youth homelessness
just from the recent lunch
Brisbane, it is hoped that the local special.
walk would be a successful, annual A similar figure was also
event like its city counterpart. raised at Friday night’s
Residents are asked to meet at the Man Auction and four
Kargoolnah Bridge (Barcoo River) Blackall residents will go
homeless tonight in an
Picnic Area prior to 9am. effort to raise awareness
Heart Foundation Walking area and more funds for Father
coordinator Gillian Robinson would Chris Riley’s Youth Off The
like at least 60 people to participate Streets.
in the Bridge to Blackall. ....Page 3
As an added bonus, you will Steve Grace
receive many health benefits if you TWENTY years ago he was
participate in the walk. driving trucks and singing
in bars. Today, Steve Grace
ABOVE RIGHT: Heart Foundation is an Australian gospel

For more sport see page 13

Challenge set for Blackall
artist with eight albums and
Walking area coordinator Gillian a million miles of concert
Robinson. tours behind him.  
A large crowd attended
“Being such a close-knit community, Steve’s concert in Blackall
Across By REBECCA BROWN on Friday night.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 cancer is something that touches the
1 Call’s companion (4) ....Page 5
A CHALLENGE has been set for Blackall heart,” he said. “If we can help in saving

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3 A lager first brewed in the town of Pilsen
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(8) residents to raise the most money in one life, it will be worthwhile.” Flower show
9 Attract love or affection (7) Central West Queensland for a cause Neville hopes to raise at least $1000
DUE to its popularity, the

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9 10 10 Holding one’s piece (5)
11 Boredom (5)
12 Support for a travelling crane (6)
that has touched so many hearts. next month.
Florifoto Photography
The Prince of Wales Hotel will host a The first event on the calendar will be Competition will return to
number of events during September to a Girls Night Out on Friday, September the Anglican Flower Show

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14 Institution that issues something (6) raise funds for cancer research. 3. Organisers Naomi Dolinski and for its third year.
11 12 16 Small amount (6) They have thrown their support behind Megan Gane (pictured above) said all ....Page 7
19 Sushi condiment (6)

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QHA Hotel Care, which is a partnership proceeds from the $10 cover charge will
13 21 Criminal (5) between the Queensland Hotels go towards cancer research. Men are Join the walk
24 Horned herbivore (5)
Association, Mater Foundation and PA welcome to join the girls after 10pm and THE first ever Bridge to

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14 15 16 17 25 A cocktail (7)
26 Short account of an incident (8) Research Foundation. the late $5 cover charge will also go to Blackall will be held this
Although the campaign focuses on the cause. Otherwise they can attend Sunday.
18 27 Chills and fever (4) Hosted by Heart
medical research in general, the Prince of the Blokes Afternoon on Saturday,
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Foundation Walking, the
Wales Hotel has decided to concentrate September 18, between 2pm and 5pm. Bridge to Blackall is a fun
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Down just on cancer research, according to To end the month of fundraising, a walking event to be held
1 A brief report (8) manager Neville Dolinski. “There are so doctors and nurses night will be held. between 9am and 10am.
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2 An assembly of witches (5) many people in Blackall that have or Look in the Barcoo Independent as ....Page 16
4 Glacial period (3,3) have had cancer,” Neville said. further details become available.
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Blackall-Tambo region votes in favour of Bruce Scott

5 1982 World Cup site (5)
6 A symbol used to represent a number

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(7)
7 Travelled on or in a vehicle (4) By REBECCA BROWN print yesterday. His nearest rival after the two candidate preferred
26 27 8 Accommodate (6) was the Australian Labor Party’s system was tallied. However,

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13 “Shoot!” (4,4) BLACKALL and Tambo voters Geoff Keating with 20.82 per cent Blackall voters showed a swing
15 The shore of a sea (7) showed a large swing in favour of then independent Charles Nason towards Mr Scott of 16.36 per cent
Lying, 23 Urea. 17 Site of Oxford University (6) Federal Member for Maranoa Bruce (5.25 per cent), the Greens Grant while Tambo had a 9.41 per cent

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Oblige, 13 Open fire, 15 Seaside, 17 Oxford, 18 Kismet, 20 Avoid, 22 18 Fate (6) Scott at Saturday’s election. Newson (5.15 per cent) and Family swing in favour of the long-serving
Down: 1 Bulletin, 2 Coven, 4 Ice age, 5 Spain, 6 Numeral, 7 Rode, 8 20 Bypass (5) Mr Scott, the Liberal National First candidate Greg McKay (4.19 member. At time of print, 77.75
22 Not being truthful (5)
Anecdote, 27 Ague. Party candidate, had 64.58 per cent per cent). per cent of the Maranoa votes had
23 Used as fertilizer (4)
14 Issuer, 16 Dollop, 19 Wasabi, 21 Felon, 24 Rhino, 25 Martini, 26 of the first preferences counted as There was an electorate swing in been counted. Mr Scott is hoping
Across: 1 Beck, 3 Pilsener, 9 Lovable, 10 Armed, 11 Ennui, 12 Gantry, the Barcoo Independent went to favour of Mr Scott of 7.86 per cent to visit the area before Christmas.
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AUGUST
27 Youth Homelessness Challenge WHAT a wonderful wet year we ABC SEVEN Imparja SBS
28-29 Arts and Crafts UFO Day,
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Tambo region; not too sure if the

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constant grey skies are all that 6:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Movie: The Quiet American 12:00 Infomercials
11:00 Big Ideas 1:00 The View 4:00 The Journal
SEPTEMBER wonderful but it does not rain 12:00 Midday Report
2:00 All Saints
3:00 Infomercials 2:00 Days of Our Lives
3 Blue Light Spring Disco without the clouds! 12:30 National Press Club Address
3:30 Children’s Programs
3:00 Entertainment Tonight 4:30 PBS Newshour
1:30 Talking Heads 3:30 Children’s Programs
Girls Night Out The chance to meet with 2:00 Waterloo Road 4:30 News 4:30 News 5:30 Global Village
5:00 M*A*S*H
4 Woolscour Bush Dinner the Minister for Public Works, 3:00 Children’s Programs
6:00 Cheese Slices 5:30 Deal or No Deal
5:00 Antiques Roadshow
5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 Letters and Numbers
4 81st Anglican Flower Show Information and Communication 6:30 Poh’s Kitchen 6:00 News 6:00 News

9 Blackall State School Arts Technology, Robert Schwarten, 7:00 News

7:30 The 7.30 Report
6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Two and a Half Men
7:30 Top Gear
6:30 World News Australia
7:00 Home and Away
who was able to pay a very 8:00 The New Inventors 7:30 World’s Strictest Parents 9:00 20 to 1 7:35 Inspector Rex
Appreciation Evening
brief visit to Blackall this week 8:30 Spicks and Specks 8:30 City Homicide 10:00 Commercial Breakdown
11 Blackall Community Markets 9:00 Gruen Nation 9:30 The Suspects Adults Only 8:30 Anna Pihl
was not to be passed up. I was 9:45 Yes We Canberra! 10:30 Air Crash Investigations 10:45 How to Have Sex After
18 Blokes Afternoon pleased to be able to represent 10:20 Lateline
11:40 Most Shocking
Marriage 9:30 World News Australia
10:55 Lateline Business 11:40 Til Death
18-19 Tambo Clay Target Club Two- the community passionately on 11:30 Jekyll 12:35 Heroes 12:05 Infomercials 10:00 Film
1:30 Infomercials
Day Shoot the subject of the reinstatement support economic development
12:25 Chandon Pictures
12:55 Movie: The Falcon Out West 4:00 NBC Today
12:35 Balls of Steel
1:15 Entertainment Tonight 12:15 Film
25-26 Scrubby Creek Clay Target of the Wednesday flight. Member and as such the State Budget 2:00 Big Ideas 5:00 Sunrise Extra 1:45 Nine Presents
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26 Adam Harvey in Concert was also present as the Minister month trial for a Regional First 5:00 Something In The Air 9:00 The Morning Show 9:00 Kerri-Anne
visited the QGAP facility in 2:30 Dateline

Thursday September 2
Home Owner Grant of $11,000 5:30 The New Inventors 11:30 News 11:00 News
OCTOBER Blackall where other issues 6:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Infomercials 3:30 Letters and Numbers
per home. The trial is currently 12:00 Movie: Murder At My Door
9 Blackall Community Markets were also discussed. The visit scheduled to run until July 1,
11:00 Elements 2:00 All Saints 1:00 The View 4:00 The Journal
12:00 Midday Report 3:00 Infomercials 2:00 Days of our Lives
9 Blackall Hospital Springtime to Blackall was brief lasting just 2011. This message is aimed at 12:30 Agatha Christie’s Partners in 3:30 Children’s Programs 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 4:30 PBS Newshour
Festival on one hour. We rarely get the encouraging people to live, work Crime 4:30 News 3:30 Children’s Programs 5:30 Global Village
1:30 Collectors 4:30 News
16 QantasLink Blackall Beef Race opportunity of a visiting State and play in regional Queensland. 2:00 Waterloo Road
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6:00 Letters and Numbers
5:30 Deal or No Deal
Day Government Minister on the Judging for the 2010 Garden 3:00 Children’s Programs
6:00 News
5:30 Hot Seat 6:30 World News Australia

30 “The Magic Toyshop” Dance ground in Blackall or Tambo. Competition is to happen later 6:05 Grand Designs Revisited
6:30 Today Tonight
6:00 News 7:35 A Taste of Iran
7:00 News 7:00 Two and a Half Men
Blackall Concert The Queensland Government this week. I wish everyone good 7:30 The 7.30 Report 7:00 Home and Away 7:30 Getaway 8:30 Heston’s Feasts
is keen to promote growth in luck in the competition. 8:00 Catalyst 7:30 The Matty Johns Show 8:30 The Mentalist 9:30 World News Australia
NOVEMBER 8:30 How I Met Your Mother
regional Queensland and wants 8:30 The Making of Modern Australia
11:30 American Dad
9:30 The NRL Footy Show 10:00 UEFA Champions League
9:30 Anatomy Of A Massacre 11:15 The AFL Footy Show Late
2 Blackall Gazetted Public to increase the population to Jan Ross 10:30 Lateline 12:00 Heroes 1:00 Entertainment Tonight Hour
Holiday 11:05 Lateline Business 1:00 Infomercials 1:30 Infomercials 11:00 Film

In brief.... 11:30 Latin Music USA 4:00 NBC Today 3:30 Good Morning America
7 Gun and Golf Charity Day, 12:35 Movie 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:00 News 12:45 Film
Tambo Child health immunisations, check ups, Caring for babies 2:20 Movie 5:30 News 5:30 Today 2:25 Weatherwatch Overnight
27 St Patrick’s Christmas Fete APPOINTMENTS regarding breastfeeding and positive THE Blackall Hospital
4:30 Shortland Street 6:00 Sunrise 6:00 Today 5:05 International News
5:00 Something in the Air 9:00 The Morning Show 9:00 Kerri-Anne 1:00 Food Lovers’ Guide to
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Saturday September 4
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5:00 Bowls 5:30 Queensland Weekender

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11:30 SOS
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The Barcoo Independent, Friday, August 27, 2010 - TV GUIDE
 Barcoo Independent TV Guide August 29 - September 4
ABC SEVEN
5:00 Rage
6:30 Children’s Programs
9:00 Insiders
10:00 Inside Business
10:30 Offsiders
11:00 Asia Pacific Focus
11:30 Songs of Praise
12:00 Landline
Sunday August 29
1:00 Gardening Australia
1:30 Message Stick
2:00 Travel Oz
2:30 The Link
3:30 Ondine
5:15 The Shape of Water
5:30 Art Nation
6:00 At the Movies
6:30 Mother and Son
7:00 News
7:30 Life
8:20 News Update
8:30 Criminal Justice
10:15 Compass
10:45 Opera Australia’s La Boheme
12:40 Movie
2:05 Movie
3:30 Talking Heads
4:30 Shortland Street
5:00 Something in the Air
5:30 The New Inventors
6:00 Children’s Programs
11:00 Landline
12:00 Midday Report
12:30 The Casebook of Sherlock
Monday August 30
Holmes
1:30 The Cook And The Chef
2:00 Waterloo Road
3:00 Children’s Programs
6:00 Travel Oz
6:30 Talking Heads
7:00 News
7:30 The 7.30 Report
8:00 Australian Story
8:30 Four Corners
9:20 Media Watch
9:35 Q&A
10:35 Lateline
11:10 Lateline Business
11:35 The War
12:30 The Clinic
1:25 Movie:
3:00 Bowls: Trans Tasman
4:30 Shortland Street
5:00 Something in the Air
5:30 The New Inventors
6.00 Children’s Programs
11:00 Big Ideas
12:00 Midday Report
Tuesday August 31
12:30 Killers in Eden
1:30 The Einstein Factor
2:00 Waterloo Road
3:00 Children’s Programs
6:05 Big Chef Takes On Little Chef
7:00 News
7:30 The 7.30 Report
8:00 Foreign Correspondent
8:30 Baroque:
9:35 QI
10:05 At The Movies
10:35 Lateline
11:10 Lateline Business
11:40 Four Corners
12:25 Media Watch
12:40 The Chaser’s War on Everything
1:10 Movie
2:10 Island Life: Christmas Island
3:00 Big Ideas
Programs correct at time of printing but may change owing to unforeseen circumstances
CLASSIFICATIONS: G General Classification
M Mature Classification Recommended for viewing by mature audiences.
MA Mature Audience Not suitable for people under 15 years of age. AV
TV GUIDE - The Barcoo Independent, Friday, August 27, 2010
Imparja SBS
Lunch special draws large crowd
6:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 International News By REBECCA BROWN
7:00 Weekend Sunrise 7:00 Weekend Today 10:30 Football Asia
10:00 Beyond Tomorrow 10:00 Wide World of Sports ABOUT $1150 was raised for youth
11:00 Les Murray’s Football
11:00 Movie: If It’s Tuesday, This
11:00 The Sunday Footy Show homelessness just from the recent lunch
12:00 Sunday Roast Feature
Must be Belgium special.
1:00 MXTV 12:00 FIFA Futbol Mundial
1:00 Human Body 1:30 Fishing Australia
A similar figure was also raised at Friday
12:30 Speedweek night’s Man Auction and four Blackall
2:00 AFL: Richmond vs Port 2:00 Talk to the Animals
Adelaide 2:30 Alive and Cooking 1:30 Slave Revolution residents will go homeless tonight in an
5:00 Guide to the Good Life 3:00 Rescue Special Ops 2:30 Science and Islam effort to raise awareness and more funds for
4:00 Sunday Football: Roosters vs
5:30 Great South East 3:30 Law and Order Father Chris Riley’s Youth Off The Streets.
Sea Eagles
6:00 News
6:00 News
4:30 Living Black: Blackall-Tambo Regional Council sport,
6:30 Sunday Night 6:30 RBT 5:00 Cycling Central recreation and youth officer, Lisa Goodman,
7:30 Dancing with the Stars 7:00 Send in the Dogs 6:00 Thalassa said they were hoping for about 50 people
10:00 Bones 7:30 60 Minutes 6:30 World News Australia to attend the lunch special at the National
8:30 CSI
11:00 Castle
7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Bistro but had about 100 people booked in
9:30 Cold Case
12:00 Heroes
11:30 Primetime: Crime 8:30 Dateline even before they had open the doors.
2:00 Infomercials “We were actually knocking people back,”
12:30 Superleague 9:30 Mad Men
3:00 NBC Meet the Press
2:30 Infomercials
10:25 Film
Lisa said.
4:00 NBC Today
4:00 Good Morning America Four cartons of chicken and five bags of
5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:00 News 12:15 Film
rice were eaten for lunch.
5:30 News 5:30 Today 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight
For more on the Man Auction and Beth and Lea Quail from Victoria enjoy the youth homelessness
6:00 Sunrise 6:00 Today 5:05 International News
9:00 The Morning Show 9:00 Kerri-Anne 1:00 Food Lovers’ Guide to
tonight’s Youth Homelessness Challenge see lunch special at the National Bistro recently. They visit Blackall every
11:30 News 11:00 News
Australia
next week’s Barcoo Independent. year.
12:00 Movie: Making Mr Right 12:00 Infomercials
2:00 All Saints 1:00 The View
2:00 Days of our Lives
1:30 Dateline
2:30 Insight
Blackall stays away from women
3:00 Infomercials
LEFT: Blackall-Tambo’s female
3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Letters and Numbers
in local government seminar
3:30 Children’s Programs
4:30 News 3:30 Children’s Programs 4:00 The Journal councillors Sally Cripps (left)
5:00 M*A*S*H 4:30 News
4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial and Jan Ross (right) with
5:00 Antiques Roadshow
5:30 Deal or No Deal
5:30 Hot Seat
5:00 The Crew forum speakers Suzy Walters,
6:00 News
6:00 News 5:30 Global Village the Central Highlands Rural
6:30 Today Tonight
7:00 Two and a Half Men 6:00 Letters and Numbers Lands Officer, and Natalie
7:00 Home and Away
7:30 Highway Patrol
7:30 Two and a Half Men 6:30 World News Australia Kent the LGAQ’s Manager of
8:00 Hot in Cleveland
8:00 Under the Hammer 7:30 Mythbusters Performance Solutions.
8:30 Rescue Special Ops
8:30 Criminal Minds 8:30 Man v Wild
9:30 CSI: Miami
10:30 Parking Wars 10:30 CSI: NY 9:30 World News Australia
11:00 My Name is Earl 11:30 Til Death 10:00 Skins
11:30 Trauma 12:00 Infomercials 10:55 Entourage
12:30 Heroes 12:30 Superleague
11:30 The World Game
1:00 Infomercials 2:30 Infomercials
4:00 NBC Today 12:30 Living Black
3:30 Good Morning America
5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:00 News 1:00 White Palms
5:30 News 5:30 Today 2:50 Weatherwatch Overnight
6:00 Sunrise 6:00 Today 5:05 International News ABOVE: Discussing the different roles of women
9:00 The Morning Show 9:00 Kerri-Anne
1:00 Film in local government were roller operator Trisha
11:00 News
11:30 News 12:00 Infomercials Jackson, the LGAQ’s Natalie Kent, community
2:50 Plastic
12:00 Movie: Nora Roberts’ Blue 1:00 The View facilitator Alison Shaw and Blackall State School
Smoke 2:00 Days of our Lives
3:00 Entertainment Tonight
3:00 Living Black work experience student Leonie May.
2:00 All Saints
3:30 Children’s Programs 3:30 Letters and Numbers
3:00 Infomercials
For story and more
4:30 News 4:00 The Journal
3:30 Children’s Programs 5:00 Antiques Roadshow
4:30 News 5:30 Hot Seat 4:30 PBS Newshour
5:00 M*A*S*H
5:30 Deal or No Deal
6:00 News
7:00 Two and a Half Men 5:30 Global Village photographs from this seminar
see pages 10-11
7:30 Top Gear
6:00 Letters and Numbers
6:00 News 9:00 20 to 1
10:00 Commercial Breakdown
6:30 Today Tonight 6:30 World News Australia
Adults Only
7:00 Home and Away 10:45 How to Have Sex After 7:30 Insight
7:30 Minute to Win It Marriage
8:30 One Born Every Minute
8:30 Packed to the Rafters
9:30 Ghost Whisperer
11:40 Til Death
12:05 Infomercials 9:30 World News Australia
Regional Fuel Watch
12:35 Balls of Steel
11:30 Alan Sugar: The Apprentice 1:15 Entertainment Tonight 10:00 Hot Docs
1:00 Infomercials 1:45 Nine Presents
4:00 NBC Today 2:00 Infomercials
3:30 Good Morning America
11:15 Film
12:40 Operation Filmmaker
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 SPORT ON THE BARCOO
Close battle in bowls game
IN a very good game of
“B” singles on Sunday,
John Bowyer and Gumby
Chapman battled for 39
ends.
After being neck and
neck for 29 ends, John
got a four shot lead to go
25-21 in front and looked
the winner but Gumby
fought back to level at 30
all. John had a bad next
end to let Gumby win 31-
30.
In pairs, Ron Robinson
and Dally holding five
shots on the last end. A
rare bowl from Don saved
the day for them with
Wayne and Don winning
21-18. 
Next week’s bowls:
pairs: M. & C. Pfingst
v D. & J. Carter; G. EXPRESSIONOFINTEREST
MacNamara v B. Carolan
and T. Brown; handicap
singles: R. Black v R. Isbeingcalledfor
Browning (spotter L.
Kelly); sets of nine ends:
J. Blutcher v Gumby aCOMMITTEEMEMBER

Bridge to Blackall
and Dally Holden had
a tight game against
Wayne Richardson and
Don Daly with Ron and
Wayne both playing the
best bowls. It was 18 all
after 19 ends with Ron
(spotter D. Holden).
Social play is also
available with visitors forthe
welcome. Start time is
9.30am.
– Dally Holden REGIONALARTSDEVELOPMENTFUND(RADF)PROGRAM

Meet at the Kargoolnah Bridge (Barcoo River)
Picnic Area
9am THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 29
Everyone’s invited, all ages, bring your pram, bring your
dog and reap the benefits
Would you like to be more active and meet some new
people?
Want some extra motivation to help you stay committed?
Then why not join Heart Foundation Walking?
Heart Foundation Walking is a network of free community-
based walking groups that gives you an easy way to look
after your health.
For more information contact area coordinator, Gillian
Robinson, on 0428 742 930
Anglesea gentleman plays social bowls again
BLACKALLSUBCOMMITTEE
LEA Quail from Anglesea Bowling Club joined the
ladies for another game of bowls on Tuesday.
TheRegionalArtsDevelopmentFundRADFProgramisaQueenslandGovernment
Lea and Lynette Davison played a game of exciting
pairs against Melda Hauff and Glady Hayward. All
the encouragement and driving and only scoring on (throughArtsQueensland)andlocalgovernmentpartnershiptosupportartsandcultural
three ends saw Glady and Melda win 9-6. A game
activitiesacrossthestate.
of triples was also played but the team consisting of
Judy Evers, Judith Adam and Ruby Williams were
left scoreless until the last end against Cookie, Gwen ARADFCommitteeisagroupofinformedrepresentativesthatreflectsthediversearts,
Turnbull and Janet Choyce, who won 15-3.
– Lynette Davison
cultureandgeographyofthecouncilarea.TheprimaryresponsibilitiesofthisCommittee
Memberareto:
CLASSIFIEDS
THE BARCOO INDEPENDENT
x AttendandparticipateinRADFmeetings
x AssessRADFapplicationsandoutcomereports
x EnsurethatfundingallocatedisalignedwiththeRADFprinciples,eligibilitycriteria,
Thanks Notice andtheprioritiesofthelocalcouncil’sculturalplansandpolicies
Lisa Kings would like to sincerely thank everyone that assisted in
any way with the catering for Monica’s party. Monica would have
Localartists,artsandculturalworkers,membersofculturalgroups,localorganisationsor
been very pleased and appreciative of everyone’s efforts. Please
accept this as my personal thanks. associationsandpeopleactivewithintheartscommunityareeligibletobeamemberof
theirlocalRADFCommittee.
Ifyouareinterested,pleasecontactLisaKings,CouncilLiaisonOfficer,foraNomination
Form.

Phone:(07)46546481   Email:mpc@btrc.qld.gov.au

SWIM SCHOOL NominationscloseFriday,3rdSeptember,2010atmidday.

Where Swim Stars Start

BLACKALL AQUATIC CENTRE

Salvia St 
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 CLEARING SALE Strong competition Large crowd attends Steve Grace concert
for fat cattle at sale
TWENTY years ago presently taking Steve

“CHEERO DOWNS” TAMBO he was driving trucks

and singing in bars.
and his band to 75
settlements, towns and
LEFT:
Grace
Steve
during
Today, Steve Grace is an cities around Australia.
Situated 60km South Tambo on Langlo Road THE Blackall Combined Agents yarded a total of 2446
Australian gospel artist In Blackall they
the Blackall

Saturday, 4th September 2010 – 10am

head at this week’s Fat and Store Cattle Sale. concert. Picture:
Fat cattle met strong competition with a full panel of with eight albums and a were welcomed by Fr Rebecca Brown
buyers in attendance. Values across all descriptions million miles of concert Matthew Moloney and
Honda Powered Generator 5.5KVA, Various lengths Corrugated Iron, eased with quality being a factor. tours behind him.   an enthusiastic team of BELOW: Linda
Pre-Fab shed frames, Tin hat – screw iron onto, 2 x Honda firefighters, Doug and Judy Atkinson, “Lisburne”, Blackall sold In 1996, the Gospel ladies from St Patrick’s and Mark
Santa feeder steers weighing 464kg for 171c and $794/ Music Association of Church who cooked up Whysall enjoy
1 fuel tank 92cm x 120cm, jacks, 44 gallon drums America voted Steve a “Welcome to Blackall”
Fencing: 2 wire spinners, 15 x 165cm (5’6”) bundles Black steel posts, head. JM Allan and Sons Pty Ltd, “Erne”, Blackall sold themselves at
exceptional Simbrah cows to average 141c/kg, 658kgs as the International meal. Friday night’s
60 x 6ft Galvanised Steel Posts (New), second hand steel posts, Assorted coils wire, to return $930/head topping at a 141c/kg or $1002/ Artist of the Year and On Friday morning concert.
netting, hindgejoint, barb wire, 25 x New coils Warratah Barb wire, longlife, 21 x coils head. KW and BM Gillies, “Devenish”, Blackall sold the Australian radio Steve and one of his
2.5mm x 1500m Plain Wire, 43x Sheets 5’x 4’ Sheepyard Mesh ¼” Black mesh,10 x Brahman cows for 135c/kg, 576kgs to return $779/ industry has awarded band members joined
head with the killable heifers out of the draft averaging him two Pater awards the morning mass at
Sheets 5’ x 4’ Galvanised high mesh, 23 lengths Mesh 3000mm x 900mm roll top mesh, for songwriting. St Patrick’s with all
154c/kg, 535kgs to return $767/head topping at
Assorted Mesh, 1 pipe grid 2200 x 1600mm, assorted lengths pipe, 155c/kg or $768/head. Enniskillen Pastoral Co, “Mt In 2002, Australia’s the primary school
Sheep Handling Equipment: 1 x Lyco Electric Woolpress, 1 x Lamb Marking Trailer – Enniskillen”, Blackall sold meatworks cows to a top biggest selling country students. The concert
Tandem Box Trailer with catching pen panels & cradles, 3 Stand Mobile Crutching trailer, of 135c/kg while the store cows made a top of 117c/ music performer, Slim on Friday night at the
Dusty, recorded one Cultural Centre, despite
ramp & forcing pen, 2 x trailers with 30 sheep panels on each, 1 x Mobile Drafting Race kg with the entire draft average 452kg for 121c/
of Steve’s songs, “Port rain was well attended
with 20 panels, 3 gates, Sheep loading ramp, mulesing cradles, 10.4m x 2.5m (3 deck) old kg and $549/head. Peel Northampton Pastoral Co,
“Northampton”, Blackall sold Santa cows for 134c/kg Augusta” on his 100th with a very appreciative
sheep crate, 12ft mesh crate, sheep weighing crate with weigh bars for 599kg and $804/head while the heifers topped at album. Communicating crowd. Some families
Troughs & Windmills: 1 x Poly Trough, assortment of concrete troughs – 15 lengths with 154c/kg to average 510kg for 148c/kg and $760/head. to thousands of people drove 350kms to be at
stands 8’ long, 5 sets suitable for water, 1800mm x 300mm deep fibreglass water trough, The next scheduled Fat and Store Sale is Thursday, each year his tours the concert.
September 2, starting at 8.30am. literally go anywhere The Blackall State
5 x Fibreglass trough 8’ long, 4 x steel feed troughs, Assorted windmill blades, windmill parts to and everywhere, from School P&C provided a
suit Comet B pattern mill & Comet D Pattern Mill, Large number Comet rod couplings, remote villages on South supper at interval. Local
6 lengths Bore Casing 4” x 6m, 9 lengths New Bore Casing 8 m x 7”, S Pacific islands, to major churches all worked ABOVE: Cathy Harney
Machinery: 1 x Tandem Axle Box Trailer (9’ x 5’7”) with crate, Assorted single axle 7 6 2 9 3 1 4 5 8 venues in big cities. together to bring the and Arthur Elmy at the
The Heritage Tour is Heritage Tour to town. Blackall concert.
trailers, old scraper, 1 Bedford Truck with flat top, 1 Suzuki spare parts, assorted old O 9 4 8 5 7 6 2 1 3
Machinery, 2x old plough, 1 Forage harvester, 1 early model Ford Laser, 2 Bedford trucks
with crates, Truck tyres & rims, assorted bullbars, old 28ft strap single axle Trailer with
wind up legs, 1 x Galvanised Roo harvester rack including built-in water tanks & 7
L 5 1 3 2 4 8 6 9 7 CURE FOR CANCER
Girls Only from 8pm-10pm
removable racks, motorbikes, D9 G Dozer, Ford 1 Tonne Utility 2000 model
U 4 7 1 3 6 9 8 2 5 $10 cover charge includes your first drink and
Household items: 6 x Old fridges & chest freezer, Assorted items of household interest,
Combustion Wood heater & chimney, swing set, wagon wheels, 18 x Shearer’s stretchers, 2 5 9 1 8 4 7 3 6 nibbles…
Old sinks, 1 Dog cage T
3 8 6 7 5 2 1 4 9
OUTSIDE VENDORS ARE INVITED

Upon entry, receive a cocktail

I

glass, free drink voucher and

$5 cover charge after 10pm;
1 9 7 8 2 5 3 6 4
Bidcard system – Cash or Cheque only

heaps of giveaways
For further particulars contact: O 6 3 5 4 1 7 9 8 2
GDL Real Estate Pty Ltd

Karaoke
8 2 4 6 9 3 5 7 1

key ring
N
117 Shamrock St
BLACKALL Q 4472 Mary Neal
PH: (07) 4657 6000
Remedial Massage
Tim Ludgate: 0427 737 360 Therapist
Jeremy Barron: 0427 574 500 Thursday from 8:00am
Mark Duthie: 0448 016 950 At Prince of Wales Hotel
At Barcoo Living MPS Friday, September 3
2A Coronation Drive Bring a girlfriend and have a good time!
Blackall Come dressed in your finest cocktail dresses

Ph: (07) 4651 0955 ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE DOOR WILL
Mobile: 0429 309 111 GO TOWARDS A CURE FOR CANCER
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 SAUSAGE SIZZLE
&
LETTER
Dear Editor,
TO THE EDITOR Blackall stays away from women in local government seminar
continued from page 10
While the figure of female
Regional Council, Suzie Walters
spoke of the diverse activities she
undertakes, from mustering to
in altering things within their
community. “The forums raised
the awareness of a small sector
I am writing to highlight the inefficiency of the representation on councils in weed eradication and dog control. to the variety of roles council

STREET STALL
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council in conveying changes Queensland sits at 27 per cent, Louise Campbell presented a and in particular, the women
to both rating categories and rates assessments to Blackall-Tambo has 40 per cent, holistic overview of economic within council, fulfil,” she said.
the public. On 22 July, BTRC wrote to ratepayers with two councillors out of five development and how it affects
who were affected by changes to the differential rating being women. Cr Ross said that council and the community,
categories. The letter was ambiguous to say the least, it was an equal opportunity while Susan Jarvis spoke of her
simply stating what the previous category was and employer and that 36 per cent career in local government and
listing the proposed category, which was to be effective of the workforce was women, how she has moved from being
01/07/10. This letter caused much confusion, employed across the spectrum in a part-time library officer to a
especially among the elderly and many queries were
horticultural, mechanical and IT management position with 16
fielded by the committee members of the Blackall
Action Group from ratepayers who were concerned
roles as well as in childcare and staff under her guidance.
their rates would rise considerably. These concerns administration. The Local Government
You could WIN a Father’s Day (which were eventually found to be unnecessary) Returning to work after starting Association of Queensland’s
ABOVE: Anne Maree Carolan
a family was covered by Tammy Manager of Performance
Present!! (donated by Mitre 10) were conveyed to BTRC, who promised to have an
article published in the Barcoo Independent explaining Smith, who said Blackall-Tambo Solutions, Natalie Kent came out and Tammy Smith were two of the
had been very accommodating from Brisbane to speak at the Blackall-Tambo council employees at
the changes. This did not happen! On 11 August,
of her needs. “Local government forums. She gave her audiences the forum.
some ratepayers again received letters from BTRC
When? Saturday, 28th August concerning a rates audit, which had been performed allows you to move forward a sometimes amusing snapshot
and informing them that extra utility charges with your career and still have of working as a woman in local BELOW: Deanne Dash and Ginger
Where? Outside Mitre 10 would be levied on vacant land, once again with no a family,” she said, adding that government and left them with Morgan, two of Blackall-Tambo’s
costings, causing unnecessary confusion and angst the council-managed childcare the quotation “never let your female employees, together after the
for ratepayers struggling already with rising living facility in Tambo made it possible fears and disappointments get forum in Blackall.
costs. The Blackall Action Group is fully supportive for her to go out to work. in the way of what you want to
Donations of cakes, biscuits, slices, sweets are of keeping the public informed, however, does not see
welcome!!
Plant operator Trisha Jackson achieve”.
the point in expending money on postage to tell only shared the experiences, Organiser Alison Shaw said
Contact: Janelle Dickson 4657 4275 or Linda Whysall half the story. In one case, the rates will rise by $185, challenges and opportunities she local government had a strong
4657 6266 simply because a vacant block utilised for a shed and faced in her position, noting that attraction to women because
vegetable garden, has the capacity to be connected to
All proceeds to Bumbo Primary School water and sewerage.
her work colleagues were always it was the closest level of
in Uganda (Africa respectful. Rural Lands Officer government to the people and
Gwynne Stockwell, Blackall Action Group with the Central Highlands women could be directly involved

ANNUAL GENERAL Barcoo Pastoral Society

PO Box 58, BLACKALL QLD 4472

MEETING
Phone (07) 4657 6403 Fax (07) 4657 6732
E-mail: barcoopastoral@bigpond.com
ABN: 61 208 353 742

TAMBO AQUATIC CENTRE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - FUNERAL DIRECTOR

Blackall Amateur Swimming
3 YEAR LEASE
Assoc. will be holding ANNUAL
An opportunity exists to provide contract services to the Blackall-Tambo Regional
Council as Funeral Director to operate the Blackall Funeral Service on behalf of
Council are looking to appoint the services of an energetic and committed Council.
their AGM for this season
MEETING
person to undertake the three (3) year lease with an option of an extra two (2)
years of the Tambo Aquatic Centre. Good communication skills, respect for confidentiality, service and professionalism
will be essential characteristics. Another required criteria is a demonstrated high
The Tambo Aquatic Centre consists of the following features - level of client service, founded on attention to detail and compassion.
x 25 metre swimming pool
x Wading pool
x Kiosk on site
This is a service which is required on demand. The Expression of Interest must
address how the service will be available on call including back up capability.
Where: Blackall Aquatic Centre The Annual General Meeting of
When: Sunday 29th August
x Change rooms, showers and toilet facilities

Applicants are required to possess or are prepared to obtain the following -
x Pool Lifeguard Certificate or a Bronze Medallion;
x St. Johns First Aid Certificate or equivalent qualifications;
x Positive Notice Blue Card for Child Related Employment and;
x Current CPR Certificate.
A current drivers license must be held. Appropriate training will be provided as Barcoo Pastoral Society
required.
An Expression of Interest package can be obtained by contacting Kathryn Lipsett on
Time: 3.00pm
(07) 4621 6600 or emailing: admin@btrc.qld.gov.au For further information you are will be held at the Blackall Club
welcome to contact Lester Schumacher, Manager of Business Enterprises.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Written applications are to be submitted which includes details of
Expressions of Interest close on Friday, 10 September, 2010 and should be lodged
on Friday, 3rd September, 2010 at
qualifications, indicative remuneration package including GST for annual
operation of the Aquatic Centre and details of any issues and breaches in a sealed envelope marked:
restricting eligibility of public liability insurance.

For more information about this rare opportunity, please obtain a copy of the
Private and Confidential – Funeral Director We have a new coach and 6pm
lease and application package by contacting:
Attention: Mr Ken Timms
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council exciting plans for this season.
Lester Schumacher – Manager of Business Enterprise
on (07) 4621 6600 or emailing mbe@btrc.qld.gov.au
PO Box 21
BLACKALL QLD 4472
Intended interest for the 2010/11 All Welcome
Applications close, Friday 17 September 2010 by 4.30pm

Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PO Box 21
BLACKALL Q 4472
KL Timms
Chief Executive Officer
season is needed. Please show Please RSVP to 4657 6403 for
your support.
Fax (07) 4657 8855 Phone: (07) 4621 6600
KL Timms
Chief Executive Officer
PO Box 21
BLACKALL QLD 4472
catering
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 Blackall stays away from seminar
By SALLY CRIPPS
IN the same week that women’s representation in
the federal House of Representatives looks to have
dropped from 28 per cent to 24 per cent, a seminar
held in Blackall to promote the need for more
women in local government was attended by only
one member of the general public.
The same event in Tambo attracted a number of
secondary school students.
POSITION VACANT
2010 is the Year of Women in Local Government,
which aims to raise awareness of the need to
increase the participation of women in decision-
making roles, management and leadership
opportunities within council.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Last week’s forums were organised by the
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council to showcase the
diverse roles that are available in the organisation,
FULL-TIME
with speakers including Central Highlands Rural
Lands Officer Suzie Walters, Blackall-Tambo roller
driver Trisha Jackson and mayor Jan Ross.
Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons with a strong Cr Ross outlined some of the negative responses
commitment to enhancing community services and wellbeing to fill this position within the she had experienced as a female mayor in western
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council. Queensland, saying that some men have told her to
sit in the corner and not question anything because
“they are the ones with the equipment to make
The successful applicant will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of
decisions”. However, she also encouraged women
functions associated with the provision of the Community and Individual Support Program and not to let fears and disappointments worry them.
Disability Program within the Blackall-Tambo Region. “Women see the big picture and we are very good
at organising and planning,” she said. “We have as
much right to be round the table.”
The Community Development Officer has the responsibility of ensuring compliance with
funding and service agreements, budgetary control and monitoring, staff supervision, the
continued on page 11
development and implementation of quality systems and ongoing contribution to service
planning. The successful applicant will also utilise their skills in the organisation and
management of council’s community events and celebrations. ANGLICAN FLOWER
Applicants must be able to effectively work independently and unsupervised in a team
SHOW
environment, displaying appropriate judgement, flexibility and organisational awareness, and Saturday, September 4
the use of your problem solving and decision making skills to ensure the highest standard of 1.30pm
customer service is maintained. The right candidate must demonstrate initiative, Blackall Cultural Centre
confidentiality, professionalism and tact.
No admission charge
Information packages can be downloaded from council’s website www.btrc.qld.gov.au
Further information can be obtained by contacting council’s Human Resources Officer, Mrs
Tammy Smith, on (07) 4621 6600 or emailing: HR@btrc.qld.gov.au
Written applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope marked:
Private & Confidential Your entries are needed in all sections
Attention: Mr Ken Timms Don’t forget your entries for the “Florifoto”
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council Photography Competition!
PO Box 21
BLACKALL QLD 4472 x Waterwise gardening advice by Desert Channels, Longreach
x Col Campbell from Gardening Australia will answer your
gardening questions
x Fashion parade by Outback Emporium
Applications close: Friday, 17 September, 2010 at 9am x Entertainment by St Joseph’s School and Blackall State
School
KL TIMMS
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
“Blackall-Tambo Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer” Cent Sale – School Displays – Stalls – Kiddies Korner – Afternoon Tea
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Get snapping!
The Florifoto Photography Competition
returns to the Anglican Flower Show
DUE to its popularity, the Florifoto Photography

Competition will return to the Anglican Flower Show
for its third year.
It is being sponsored by Desert Channels, BlackallͲTamboRegionalCouncil
Longreach.
But entries are also being called for other sections
of the flower show including Blooms, Floral RegionalArtsDevelopmentFund(RADF)
Arrangements, Produce, Preserves, and Cookery with
separate sections for students (11 years to 15 years) Round 1 Grant Funding
and children (10 years and under).
Entries are received at the Blackall Cultural Centre
Closing date 30th September 2010
on Friday, September 3, from 7pm to 9pm and
Saturday, September 4, from 8am to 10am. TheRADFprogramisfundedbybothArtsQueenslandandBlackallͲTamboRegionalCouncil
The Anglican Flower Show, to be held on Saturday,
andisaQueenslandGovernmentinitiative,whichsupportsdevelopmentoftheartsand
September 4 at 1.30pm at the Blackall Cultural
Centre, will also include the usual stores - cakes, cultureatalocallevelthroughoutregionalQueensland.
sweets, jams, plants children’s novelty - as well as
the Cent Sale, Kiddies Korner, afternoon tea and TheBlackallͲTamboRegionalCouncilinvitesanypersonororganisationinBlackalland
drinks.
TambotoapplyforRADFgrantfundingtohelpwiththecostofculturaldevelopment
There will also be lots of entertainment with items
by the Blackall State School, St Joseph’s School and
projectsoractivitiesfortheperiod1stJuly2010to30thJune2011.Shouldyourprojector
activityneedtocommencebefore18thOctober2010,pleasecontacttheRADFLiaison
Sing Australia.
A feature of the entertainment will be the fashion Officertodiscuss.
parade presented by Outback Emporium with our
local models.
FundingisavailablethroughRADFfor
x Developingregionalskills,
x Buildingcommunityculturalcapacity
x InterestͲfreeartsloans
x Culturaltourism

x Contemporarycollections/stories
BaitingforWildDogs x Regionalpartnerships
x Conceptdevelopment,artspolicydevelopmentandimplementation
TheShireRangerwishestoadvise thataerialand
ground baiting for Wild Dogs will occur from ApplicationformsareavailablebycontactingtheRADFLiaisonOfficer,LisaKings,on(07)
Monday,6thSeptembertoFriday,17thSeptember 46546481oremailmpc@btrc.qld.gov.au
2010.
Completed application forms to be forwarded to:
ThebaitingwillbethroughouttheentireBlackallͲ
TamboRegion. Mr Ken Timms
Chief Executive Officer
Signage will be displayed where highly poisonous Blackall-Tambo Regional Council
baits are placed throughout the region so that P O Box 21
your domestic animals are not exposed to the BLACKALL QLD 4472.
poisonousbaits. 
Ifyouhaveanyqueriesorconcernspleasedonot For further information contact: BTRC Council RADF Liaison Officer, Lisa Kings, PO Box 21,
hesitatetocontactNeilMacDonnellͲShireRanger Blackall,Qld.4472;orPhone:(07)46546481;orEmail:mpc@btrc.qld.gov.au

on46216600.

PO Box 21 KL Timms
BLACKALL Q 4472 Chief Executive Officer
Fax (07) 4657 8855 Phone: (07) 4621 6600



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Good support for new Retravision store opening
By REBECCA BROWN
ABOUT 200 sausages and
seven loaves of bread were
eaten at the recent sausage
sizzle in celebration of the
new Blackall Retravision
store.
6 2
S 5
U 6 9 8
D 2 8 6
New owners Robert
and Chris Parnaby were
pleased with the day.
“It was really good; a top Edition3–27/08/10
day,” Robert said. LEFT: Kevin
“It was good to see so To the Communities of Blackall
all & Tambo: Accepted Tenders:
Harlow busy
many people come and cooking the x RJ & PG Carolan for the internal and external
have a look,” he said. sausages. Adam Harvey painting of 3 Carnation Street & 9 Acacia Street
Will be performing at the x James Turner for the purchase of Lot 17 on
SP148104 in the Tambo Industrial Estate
1 8 Blackall Cultural Centre on
Sunday, 26 September, at x Wayne Forrest for the purchase of Lot 9 on
SP148104 in the Tambo Industrial Estate
7 2 BELOW:
Robert and
8.00pm.
Adults $25.00, Child $15.00
x Shane Robinson for minor works at 3 Carnation
3 9
Chris Parnaby
A bar will be operating
Street and 9 Acacia Street
x BJ and NMI Mayne for the purchase of 26 Edward
at the
opening. throughout the night. Street, Tambo
A bus service will be running for x Town and Country Industries for the Blackall
Tambo residents from Tambo to Industrial Estate – Stormwater Drainage Project
Blackall.
Limited seats available. Council Meeting Unconfirmed 11 August Minutes:

O 6 7 5 Did you Know:

x Council to set up a reserve fund for any carry over
funds from the Wild Dog Control Budget
x Rate notices will be issued the first week of September
9 3 4 In next week’s x Aerial and ground baiting program to commence
K Barcoo Indy: x Expressions of interest are being called for an industry
Monday, 6 September, 2010
representative for the Blackall Saleyards Advisory
5 1 * News on the
Charleville Committee. Closes Friday, 10 September, 2010 x Council is reviewing the plans to establish a united
U
management approach for the Blackall and Tambo
x Expressions of interest are being called for a Lessee for the
8 6 5 7 Eisteddfod, 60
and Better and
Tambo Aquatic Centre. For further enquires please contact
town commons
x Council is applying to the Attorney-General for a
Lester Schumacher, Manager of Business Enterprise
the Living Arts special holiday for Melbourne Cup Day, Tuesday, 1
SOLUTION ON PAGE 12 Centre News from the Depots: November, 2011
Blackall x Council are looking to include additional stormwater
drainage on Ivy, Woodbine and Acacia streets in
x The maintenance crew has been undertaking profile Blackall
PEST LICENSE: ABN: 39 124 200 551
PMT-0-14703 correction work on the Landsborough Hwy. x Council is in discussions with Aurecon Australia Pty
x Slashers have been busy with slashing work on the Ltd (representing Optus Mobile) to establish a

Sales Support – Casual Merchandise Position

David Rogers Landsborough Hwy.
x New Council Boundary signs have been installed on the
telecommunications tower to improve mobile phone
and internet coverage in town
T/AS Hippo’s Outback Pest Control x Remedial works will be undertaken to improve the
Blackall Jericho, Isisford & Adavale roads as well as the
footpath at the entrance to the Tambo Post Office
Landsborough Hwy.
x The Old Tambo Shire Hall will have some
At Landmark you can explore the many roles and activities of an x The water crew has been attending to a number of mains alterations to provide a room for the Grassland
industry leader in Australian agribusiness. Across our national network, breaks during the month. Whisperer, Youth Centre, community meeting space
our people have unrivalled experience and the ability to grow with the
business as they work with our customers to grow theirs. x Maintenance graders have been busy with rural road and Council Meetings in Tambo
maintenance and flood damage repairs. x Council is considering relocating the Tambo library
Are you looking for a role where you work as part of a team to service
x The construction crew has commenced undertaking some to the Tambo Regional Council office
customers? x New fees and charges and opening hours for the
flood damage repair work on Ravensbourne Road.
Working with the Landmark Merchandise sales team at our Blackall Blackall Aquatic Centre effective from 1 September,
x Based in Longreach Locally owned and operated, visit Blackall x Installation of stormwater drainage in Blackall is 2010
branch you will get exposure to a range of activities throughout the
business along with providing sales support, ordering, receipting and and all surrounding districts on a regular basis. programmed to commence at the end of August. x Council is in the process of purchasing a new chair
accounting for merchandise stock. Tambo lift for the Blackall Aquatic Centre
x Residential and commercial pest services x The construction crew has completed the road widening x Expressions of interest are being called for the
This role requires a current motor vehicle licence and ideally a forklift
licence. works from town to the Industrial Estate. operation of the Blackall Taxi Service.
x Maintenance grading has been undertaken on a number of x Council is re-tendering the sale of the house located
x Ants, cockroaches, spiders, fleas, ticks and a huge range of
It is not essential to have previous merchandise experience as you will
rural roads. at 48 Arthur Street, Tambo
have other pests Community Events:
on-the-job training but a practical organisation and good communication x The town crew has been busy completing works at EE Parr Please see Council Website www.btrc.qld.gov.au
skills and computer skills coupled with the ability to relate to people at all
WE OFFER AGED PENSIONER DISCOUNTS Park.
levels is essential. x
x Gravel re-sheeting works has been completed on the Mt. Unconfirmed minutes are available for perusal 10
We offer a competitive package including performance based incentives Macquarie Road. days after the Council Meeting date (Local
and access to a wide range of employee benefits. Phone David on: Government Act 2009) at both offices and on the
x Recent rain has delayed recommencement of paving & seal
Please send your resume, attention Paul Holm, PO Box 105, Blackall
4472 by close of business on 10 September, 2010.
0428465800 works on the Ward Road.
council website. Adopted policies are available
on the council website.
Or hippoandshellrogers@bigpond.com Ken Timms
For further information contact Paul Holm on (07) 4657 4299. Chief Executive Officer
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