Issue No. 3396 Allora AdvertiserThe

1 Allora AdvertiserTheIssue No. 3396 Ph 07 4666 3128 - E-Mail - Web THURSDAY, 2nd JUNE 2016 Published by C. A. Gleeson Pty. Ltd., at the Office, 53 Herbert Street, Allora , Q. 4362 Issued Weekly as an Advertising Medium to the people of Allora and surrounding FREE Local Since 1935 Plumbing, Drainage & Gas Installations New Homes, Maintenance & Emergency WorkCompetitive RatesServicing: Allora , Clifton, Warwick, Greenmount, Toowoomba and surrounding areasPLUMBOWEP lumbing and Gas InstallationsQBCC 1198291 Domestic & CommercialCALL GREG BOWE 0407 651 831 Email Heavy Duty Tillage Offset Discing Chisel Ploughing GPS | AutosteerKCFarming0438 615 779 Allora State School and Rotary Collaborate on Red Shield AppealAllora State School and the Rotary Club of Allora combined to support the Salvos in their annual Red Shield Appeal in Allora last Sunday.

2 Twelve students from years 8 to 10 door-knocked Allora streets to raise over $650 for the Appeal. We extend our thanks to the Allora community for their generosity, to the students who gave up their Sunday morning to assist and the school staff and Rotarians who supervised will be recognised by the school for their community service with awards available at the annual Speech Night for students who have substantially engaged in community service in : Rotary Treasurer, Robyn Draper accepts collection bags from volunteers Connor Goldwater, Dominic Barbierato, Jack Bradfield, Austin Lack and Kaitlyn : Thumbs up to the success of the Allora State School, Rotary partnership. Ella Gartery and Jessica Chisnell2 THE Allora ADVERTISER .. THURSDAY, 2nd JUNE 2016 SUDOKUS olution in classifieds sectionTHE Allora ADVERTISER .. THURSDAY, 2nd JUNE 2016 3 WEATHER FORECASTDay Forecast Min/MaxTHU Morning Clouds.

3 Cool. 9 19 FRI Afternoon Clouds. Cool. 11 19 SAT Mostly Cloudy. Cool. 9 19 SUN Mostly Sunny. Cool. 10 18 MON Light Rain. Mostly Sunny. Cold. 8 15 TUE Morning Clouds. Cool. 6 17 Letters to the Editor must have name and address for authentication, but upon request there will be consideration to withhold names. Publishing or editing of letters is at the editor's Allora AdvertiserYour community advertiser servicing local and surrounding areas for 80 years53 Herbert Street, Allora Qld 4362 Phone 07 4666 3128 - email Advertising and Articles Tuesday and Omissions Policy: Care & confirmation is taken in the production of Display & Classified advertising. Every effort is also made to ensure that information published in articles is correct, however, we do not give express or implied warranty as to its accuracy. We do not accept any liability for errors, omissions or opinions.

4 The views expressed in articles published are not necessarily the views of the : All advertising and Editorial material resides at all times with the Allora Advertiser with the exception of where copyright is otherwise held. Copyright will not be released to any other party without written Allora PHOTOGRAPHY GROUPC alling all interested Allora Photography Group will be holding its next meeting onWednesday, 8th June, at the Allora State School in Warwick are welcome, no matter what your level of prowess,so come along to join up Share Learn New : Linda Coombes 0407 693 822, Karen Johnson 0419 340 430, Joan Wylde 4666 3373 or to the the Editor,A few "thank yous" need to be said. Firstly to Penny McKinlay of Gardens of the Downs for supporting and encouraging us to be part of the Allora Autumn Festival. Each garden and their owners proved that by offering a diverse range of gardens there was something to please question asked during the weekend, who kept the money raised?

5 All money went back to Gardens on the Downs to pay insurance and distributed evenly back to garden owners. Plus every one had the opertunity to make a donation to a charity of their choice. At least three local charities will benefit from the a big thank you to Christine Gleeson and her band of eager helpers. Overall a very successful weekend. All feedback has been & Lynn Close,Roseneath CottageAllora Men's Shed assist with decorations for CareFlight Gala BallAllora Men's Shed members Ken Gillam, Jim Flesser and Garry Taylor constructed for and donated to RACQ CareFlight Toowoomba, 7 bird of decorative bird boxes, for display and auction at the CareFlight 10th Anniversary Gala Ball held last Saturday in Toowoomba, were requested from Men's Sheds on the Darling LEFT: Allora Men's Shed bird boxes - left Ken's 3, middle Jim's 2, right Garry's TOP PAGE: Allora Men's Shed member Ken Gillam's bird PARISH THANSKGIVING SERVICE & PICNICOn Sunday 5th June, the Anglican Parish of Allora and Clifton will celebrate the annual Thanksgiving Harvest with a service at 10am at St David s.

6 This will be followed by a shared Picnic in St David s grounds. All parishioners are welcome to join in this service and picnic, bringing in harvest produce or any items that they wish to be thankful for. They will also need to bring their favourite rug or chairs to sit on. We look forward to seeing many people at this annual event. Enquiries are welcome on phone 4666 3433. Allora Grain & Milling (AGM) premium feeds offer a unique nutritious blend of quality Australian : 07 4666 3293 FAX: 07 4666 3462736 Dalrymple Creek Road,Ellinthorpe QLD 4362 Allora GRAIN & MILLINGD owns, and local members Ken, Jim and Garry responded admirably to the Relationship Manager, Sarah Delahunty, received the boxes saying they "are amazing" and has promised to send some photos of them at the and others are welcome to join with the present 21 Allora Men's Shed Members at the Herbert Street Fire Station on Thursday and Saturday mornings.

7 Our aim is to support the community and be a place where all men feel wanted and needed without being pressured. Any enquiries are welcome to President Trevor Shields 0401 018 COMMUNITY AUCTIONS omething for Allora Showgrounds, Sunday, 12th June, the best little town on the Downs will come alive with bargain hunters at the 41st Allora Community two hundred volunteers from thirty local charities work together booking goods in, assisting the auctioneers and feeding the crowds. The hours worked by the various charity members are added up and the profits are divided accordingly with about forty percent of total sales going to the Sunday numerous auctioneers will work throughout the day with three operating at a conjunction with the sale there will be many market stalls offering a variety of are already open for both market stalls and items for auction.

8 To book a market stall email June Bool at or on 0408 797 701. Stall holders must show current public liability insurance. To book your items in for auction call Shirley Cornhill on 0427 100 210, but hurry as numbers are limited. Items will be received Friday and cards will be available from the auction office from 6am Sunday (ID is required). Payment for auction goods to be made by cash, cheque or Eftpos (fees apply). Please note that dogs are not allowed on the auction will be held at the Allora Showgrounds on Sunday 12th of June beginning at 8am and organisers are expecting a huge crowd of sellers, buyers and families enjoying a great day out. So come along grab a bargain (or just browse the items on offer) and support our local THE Allora ADVERTISER .. THURSDAY, 2nd JUNE 2016 THE Allora ADVERTISER .. THURSDAY, 2nd JUNE 2016 5 Looking s Past 25 years ago June 1991 Victoria Hill CWAThe Victoria Hill branch of the held a service celebration to commemorate thirty years since the branch was formed on the 5th June 1961.

9 Mrs. Norma Weir, Border Division president, was present, along with Divisional past presidents, Mrs. Mary McIvor, Mrs. Maureen Long and Mrs. Olive Shooter. Mrs. Frances Pitkin, the Divisional vice-president at the time of the formation of the Victoria Hill branch, was present at the inaugural meeting and was also present for the 30 year branch has a current membership of 15 active members and eight were awarded the silver badge for 25 years of consecutive membership of the Victoria Hill branch. They were Mesdames Roma Donovan, Lorna Duff, Annette Frizzell, Olive Shooter, Josephine Cantwell, Nell Weier, Noleine Rumball and Shirley Erhardt who is the current s Past 75 years ago June 1941 Boxing TournamentThe Allora Gymnasium Club conducted its second boxing tournament over two nights. Interest was added to the tournament by the fact that the Darling Downs championship events were contested by boxers from Toowoomba, Gatton, Nobby, Clifton and Allora .

10 Members of the Allora Gymnasium Club were the winners of eight Darling Downs championships. Some of the results were:Trial bouts (no winners announced) John Ruhle 4st. 2lb v. Bobbie Gordon ; Leo Cronin v. Tom Marshall ; Henry Jong v. Murray Robin Final of Tom Thumb championship, Baden Robin ( Allora ) defeated John Bowe (Clifton) on points. Final of the 4st 7lb schoolboy championship Les Carlisle ( Allora ) d. Doug McMillan ( Allora ) on points after an extra round had been ordered. Final of the welterweight division, Ted Ryan (Clifton) d. Cliff Doring (Toowoomba) in the second s Past 100 years ago June 1916T Model AdventureMr. G. Whatmore (manager of Queensland Motor Agency Ltd) driving a Model T Ford, set out from Brisbane on Friday on a three day trip to Wilson s Downfall, , via Toowoomba, Allora , Warwick and Stanthorpe.