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QUAIRADING
‘Q’ MUNITY
NEWSLETTER
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Thursday April 9 2015
P: 9645 0096 F: 9645 0098
E: [email protected]
Website: www.quairading.crc.net.au
OUT & ABOUT
THANK YOU: The Quairading Volunteer Fire Brigade would
like to thank the Golden Grain Cafe for their kind donation
of dinner rolls for our recent casserole lunch with our
neighbouring brigades.
CRC FOOTY TIPPING: Winner for Round 1 was ‘Donation'
with 8 correct, well done. Don’t forget Footy Tipping
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needs to be at the CRC by 12 noon FRIDAY 10 for those
that use a book.
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PLAYGROUP: Term 2 starts Friday 24th April 9am to
10.30am. All welcome, please bring a piece of fruit to
share, a hat and sunscreen.
ANZAC DAY 100th YEAR COMMERATIVE SERVICE
QUAIRADING: The Quairading Returned Services League
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cordially invite you to the 100 Anniversary Service of the
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ANZACS at the Gallipoli Landing on the 25 April, 1915.
The Service will commence at 11.00 am at the War
Memorial. Following the Service, you are invited to a Bring
and Share luncheon to be held at the Quairading Club.
WELCOME TO QDG SUNDOWNDER Thursday 30th April This is a community event with everyone welcome. Please
RSVP to Cheryl 0427 679 383
BOGAN BINGO: 2nd May @ Shire Hall. 18+ event. Tables
of 10 avail. Tickets from Carol Dall 0428181279
or at the door, $25/head. See adverts around town for
more info.
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QARRAS: May 28 (Thurs) will be a visit with Kardinya
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seniors. Mon June 22 will be a tour of the Perth Mint. All
welcome to hear Chris Louden. A small plate of afternoon
tea please.
QUAIRADING LANDHOLDERS: Expression of Interest for
free seedlings, fencing and pest control in 2016. Please
contact Jen Green on 9645 1607
GARAGE SALE: Saturday 11 April at 6 Parker Street from
9am onwards.
Q.A.R.R.A.S: Activity Monday April 13. Big Scrabble 2 pm
Community Building. Please bring a plate of afternoon tea.
KINGS PARK FASHIONS: Will be visiting Quairading on
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Wednesday 15 April at the Community Building from
9.30am to 3.30pm.
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CANCER COUNCIL – AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST MORNING TEA
WILL BE HELD IN THE QUAIRADING LESSER HALL ON
THURSDAY 28th MAY COMMENCING AT
10am
This year we will be highlighting MELANOMA CANCER
Guest Speaker will be talking on this Cancer
EVERYONE VERY WELCOME
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SALE: 16 & 17 April 10am to 12pm CWA Rooms. Babies:
all in one suits; Children: shorts, t-shirts, dresses, socks &
hankees; Adults: shorts; t-shirts; mens shirts; windsheeters;
sandles; Linen: sheets; towels; quilt covers; tablecloths
EVERYTHING MUST GO, COME AND MAKE AN OFFER!
WALKS IN THE NATURE RESERVE: The first walk for this
year will be held on Wednesday 15th April starting at
10:00am from the Nature Reserve Car Park. Future walks
will be held on Friday 15th May, Monday 15th June,
Wednesday 15th July, Saturday 15th August and Tuesday
15th September. Everyone welcome.
FIRST AID COURSE: St John Ambulance Quairading will be
running a 1 day First Aid Course (pre-reading required), on
Saturday 18th April.
Please contact Deb Mills on
0429701747 for registration and enquires.
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SING ALONG will be held on Tuesday 21 April commencing
at 3pm in the CRC Music Room. All welcome to come and
join in singing-songs we all enjoy. Enquiries Beryl Stacey
96451028
MEETINGS
QUAIRADING VINTAGE CLUB: Next general meeting to be
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held at Parker St premises on April 11 commencing at
10am.
QUAIRADING AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY: April meeting will
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be held on Monday 20 April @ CRC starting at 7pm. All
welcome.
POSITIONS VACANT
POSITION VACANT – MEDICAL PRACTICE: Applications are
called for the position of Part Time Relief Medical
Receptionist for a 12 month term, with ability to move to
permanent. Position description is now available from the
Shire of Quairading Administration Centre. Initial
commencement of .5 FTE (2.5 days per week). Written
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Applications addressing the Selection Criteria close on 10
April, 2015. For all enquiries contact Practice Manager
Debra Stacey on 9645 1210 or 0428 451 095.
FULL TIME FARMHAND POSITION AVAILABLE: West
Quairading. Enquiries Peter Simmonds 0428 416 011
[email protected].
POSITION VACANT - CASHIER / RECEPTIONIST: Council
invites written Applications addressing the Selection
Criteria for the position of Cashier / Receptionist. This is a
Full Time Position within Council’s Administration Centre.
Position Description is available from the Administration
Centre or can be downloaded from the Website:
www.quairading.wa.gov.au Applications close at 5.00pm
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on Wednesday 29 April 2015.
QUAIRADING CRC
MOVIE DAY AT THE CRC: To commemorate Anzac Day
Centenary we are having 2 viewings of Water Diviner on
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Thurs 16 April at 1pm and 6.30pm. To book your seat,
please phone 9645 0096.
Time:
Cost:
1.00pm - 3.00pm
$20.00 (which covers a delicious lunch for all three
sessions)
Book now by contacting the Quairading CRC (08) 9645 0096
or [email protected]
GOPHER DRIVER SAFETY DAY: Not to be missed by all our
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gopher drivers and family and friends. Thursday 7 May
from 10am to 2pm, morning tea included. Bookings
essential, please call in or phone the CRC on 96450096 or
email [email protected] to register.
LOST & FOUND
FOUND: Engagement ring has been found but wedding ring
still missing. Thank you. Marg Shenton 9645 1042.
CREATIVE/ ARTISTIC
KICKSTART FORUM: Kickstart Festival, your State, your say!
During National Youth Week 2015, the CRC presents the
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youth of Quairading with a live webinar. Friday 17 April
from 3pm to 6pm. A sausage sizzle will be held after the
broadcast. Please RSVP for catering purposes at the CRC or
phone 9645 0096 or e: [email protected]
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QUAIRADING COMPUTER CLUB: Term 2 starts Tuesday 21
April from 12 noon to 2pm. Please note change of day.
POPPIES FOR ANZAC DAY 2015: If you are looking for
something to occupy your time, please consider knitting or
crocheting poppies to be used at the War Memorial on
Anzac Day 2015. Patterns are available at the CRC and
poppies can also be dropped off here.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: the Wheatbelt Business Network
(WBN) with the CRC invites all businesses to Quairading
Business After Hours
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When: Tuesday 21 April 5.30pm – 7pm
Where: Loose Stitches, 37 Heal St
Cost:
Complimentary (beer, wine & finger food)
RSVP: Quairading CRC PH: 9645 0096 or E-mail
[email protected]. Don’t miss this wonderful
opportunity to network and learn from other businesses.
BEL CANTO has commenced meeting 9.30am every
Tuesday at the CRC music room. We welcome anyone to
come and join us singing.
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FORKLIFT DRIVING COURSE: Wednesday 22 April 8.30am
to 4.30pm in Quairading. Please register on 96450096 or
call in to the CRC.
QUAIRADING CREATIVE ARTS SOCIETY: Classes are held
every Thursday at the CRC from 10.30am to 3pm. Enjoy
company while working on your chosen craft.
Q.D.H.S
DATES TO REMEMBER
TERM 2
Monday 20th April: School Development Day – Students do
not attend this day
Monday 24th April: ANZAC Assembly
Monday 27th April: ANZAC Day Holiday
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BEYOND GARDENS LIVE: Friday 24 April at the CRC.
Broadcast live over the Westlink Channel at the CRC. Phone
96450096 or call in to book your seat.
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THE MYSTERY OF ADOLESENCE: To the brave parents of
children entering into adolescence, you are invited as an
honoured guest to The Mystery of Adolescence (A three
session parenting workshop)
The workshop will be conducted by Parenting WA expert
Leah Adams and will cover:
Your role as observer, advisor, negotiator and director
Understanding adolescence development
What’s worth reacting to?
How to hold the difficult conversations.
Where: Quairading Community Resource Centre
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When: Session 1: 28 April 2015
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Session 2: 5 May 2015
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Session 3: 12 May 2015
CANTEEN - thanks to everyone who supported our Sausage
Sizzle Day. We raised over $360 towards our new
Quad. Don't forget Canteen will be open on the first day
back at school on Tuesday 21st April.
CHURCH NOTICES
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UNITING CHURCH: Sunday April 12 10.30am Alan Carter
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ST FAITH’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Sunday 12 April 9.00am
Readers Glenn & Janet
CATHOLIC CHURCH: Saturday 11
Boyle
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April 6pm. Reader L
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
MAY CARPARK MARKETS: coincides with National Family
Week, so bring your family and join in on some Bargain
hunting, or maybe you need to de-clutter, plenty of time to
get sorted. With other activities on the morning planned
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it’s bound to be a great day, 16 May, Invite your mates.
SPORTS NEWS
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MIXED GOLF OPEN DAY: Sat 11 April, 2 person ambrose.
Please bring nibbles to share. Names in by 12 noon please.
9 HOLE LADIES GOLF: If you are interested in playing 9
holes of golf on a Wednesday please phone Lyn Whyte on
9645 0170.
QUAIRADING BOWLING CLUB: There will be a men’s
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meeting on Thursday 9 April at 5.30pm on the day of the
scroungers wind-up to make a decision on the new pennant
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shirts and also to decide if white stay in 1 division and
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have two even sides or have two even 2 division sides.
Think about it, you’ve got a month.
QUAIRADING FOOTBALL CLUB: Bunnings Sausage Sizzle Sat
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11 April. If you are in Perth and close to Midland come
and see the boys and support the QFC guaranteed to be the
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best sausage in a bun in WA. Jumper Presentation Fri 17
April, 7pm @ the Lesser Hall. QFC first game is on Anzac
Day against Federals with a short service @ 2pm before the
A Grade game. Watch this space for details of our major
raffle for this season. Details soon.
QUAIRADING BOWLING CLUB: Mixed Fours Competition,
sponsored by Quairading Agri-Service will be held on
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Sunday 12 April at 1pm. Bring a plate of nibbles to share.
Please enter your teams on the board or phone Marg Dall
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0428 451 096 or Dale Wilson 0427 982 302 by FRIDAY 10 .
The Unified Club AGM will be held for all men and women
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members on Wednesday 6 May at 7pm.
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HOLIDAY SPORTS: Kids mark your calendar for 16 April
10am – 2pm. Nyoongar Wellbeing & Sports will be
providing all the fun activities. Lunch provided, so please
let Cheryl know if you can come along for catering
purposes. 9845 0127.
QUAIRADING LADIES HOCKEY CLUB: Training has
commenced on Thursday nights at 6pm at the Oval. Come
on down, meet the new coach and let’s go one better this
season. Lightning Carnival to be held in Kellerberrin on Sat
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18 April at 11.30am. Super 66 has commenced, numbers
available at the CRC- get in quick or miss out!
QUAIRADING BADMINTON CLUB: Will be starting their
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season 2015 on the 21 April with a 9am start. New
members welcome. Bring a friend. Our AGM is held on the
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3 playing date which is the 5 of May.
JUNIOR FOOTBALL: There is no training for Junior Football
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over the holidays; we start back on Friday 24 April. Our
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next game is against Beverley on Sunday 3 May. The
Quairading Football Club (Bulls) is currently collecting
orders for their training shirts and shorts. These are not
part of the Quairading Junior Football Club’s uniform and
are not essential but if you would like to support the Bulls
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please get your orders to Lisa Newick by 27 April. For
further information on Junior Footy please contact Nikki on
96455002 or [email protected].
BELLES TRAINING - is on again this Friday night at
5:30pm. If you can't make it please call Deb or myself on
0400766269. Please bring your $ for registration. Others
are welcome to come along and train with the Belles for
some extra exercise. Kylie
EXERCISE CLASSES - are having a rest over the two weeks
of school holidays. We will start up again on the oval on
Monday 20th April at 5:15pm.
QUAIRADING CLUB: Club & Pub Golf day Saturday 18th
April, 2 man ambrose hit off from 12 o'clock. Not a golfer
that's OK it's all about having a laugh a few beers and a
good time. Of course if you are a golfer there is plenty of
beer and wine for prizes. and to finish it all off we'll put on
a few snaggers at the end of the day while you recount all
your great golf shots.
HOTEL
Our LADIES' NIGHT is going ahead this Saturday, 11th April,
2015. There will be no party plan for this day, but, if the
night is well supported, I will throw that in later in the year,
perhaps with another Ladies' Night. At 6pm in the dining
room, you can have a special of grilled snapper, chips and
salad for $12, then at 8.30, the Alpha Male Entertainment
starts and goes until 11.30pm, with a special "show" in
there somewhere. I also have a door prize that everyone is
eligible to be entered in. Please remember this is an 18+
event. There are a lot of ladies in town that I haven't met
yet, so I'd love the opportunity to do so on Saturday
evening. Happy Hour and the meat raffle will happen as
per usual on Fridays. 5.30pm for happy hour, and 7.30pm
for the meat raffle draw. There will be another live band on
May 15th, but more about that later. See you down at the
pub, sometime, where there are no strangers, just people
you haven't met yet.........Annjo.
FOR RENT
BEAUTIFUL LARGE FAMILY HOME: close to school & shops
Unemployed people with attitude need not apply.
Ph: 0445888078 E: [email protected]
CARPARK MARKETS
DATES FOR 2015 IN QUAIRADING
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16 May
18 July
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19 September
21 November
Enquiries to Jan 9646 6054
FOR SALE/FREE
For Sale Notices - $5 for 2 weeks. Money must be paid
upfront for advert to go in Newsletter. CRC Members - For
Sale notices are free.
PEA STRAW: $8 per bale. Can deliver to town – Quairading.
Ph Trevor on 0427 466 225 or see the Postie.
SHIRE NOTICES
DRUM MUSTER: Shire of Quairading encourages local
farmers to continue to support the drumMuster
programme and deliver their rinsed drums to the Waste
and Recycling Facility on Fridays. Bookings can be made
through the Waste and Recycling Supervisor, George Jason,
on 0487 451 097.
More
information
can
be
found
at
ttp://www.quairading.wa.gov.au/waste-management.aspx
PARKER HOUSE MEETING CHANGE OF DATE: Parker House
Committee Meeting change of date, meeting will now be
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held on Tuesday 21 April at 3.30pm
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FREE: 13" Samsung computer screen and Microsoft key
board. Call Di Wallwork AH 96451303.
FOR SALE: 90cm free standing LaGermania gas oven $400
call Di Wallwork AH 96451303.
PIG MANURE: 20kg bag &7, best quality, free delivery to
Qdg. PH: 0438 412 866.
NO CHARGE: Vacola Bottling Set, bucket and thermometer,
3 doz one litre jars, lids and clamps. First come, first serve.
9645 1194.
FOR SALE – OUTDOOR SETTING: JARRAH – Octagon Table
(150cm) and 4 Chairs, comes with a Lazy Susan. VGC $240.
OFFICE CHAIR MAT – (ex Office Works) Deluxe Pile $60.
OFFICE CHAIR – Black, Adjustable Swivel $30. STUDY DESK
WITH DETACHABLE HUTCH – White with 3 Drawers VGC
$50. TOUCH LAMPS – Various Designs $10 - $15ea.
HEATERS – HOTPOINT, in EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITION
$50ea. VACUUM CLEANER – NILFISK KING – in EXCELLENT
working condition, complete with al l accessories and will
include Turbo Nozzle as an added BONUS, $75. DINNER SET
– 8 Piece Setting in VGC, $20 or can split, $10 per
setting. EXTENDA CLOTHESLINE – Hills (5 lines) VGC $75.
POGO STICK - NEW $25. DECK CHAIR – Kookaburra
$12. TV/DVD CABINET – (Black) on casters with two
enclosed cupboards $20. UMBRELLA STAND – NEW –
Made by Segal 16KG $30. PEDESTAL FAN - Ring Grip
(30cm) Assembled $10. BERTINI PRAM – IN IMMACULATE
CONDITION – 4 Wheel. Has Many Accessories. A Top
Pram $165. JERRY CANS x2, 20Ltrs $30ea.or sell both for
$50. WHEEL TRIMS x 2, Still in box, Compass 15” $12. Also
avail – salad bowls, vases, iron, photo frames etc. Enq.
Christine 96466220.
UNRESTRICTED BURNING commenced Tuesday 7 April
2015 please ensure you have standard Fire Prevention
Measures (ie Water and Personnel) in place when burning.
MCLENNAN STREET MAIN WATER PIPE McLENNAN STREET
MAIN WATER PIPE: Further to last week’s Newsletter Item,
the Water Corporation have now advised that works will
commence in June, not April. Further information may be
obtained by contacting the Water Corporation’s Project
Manager, Mr Phil Murphy on 96224804 or
[email protected]
WHITE GOODS AND eWASTE VERGE COLLECTION: Will be
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conducted on Tuesday 27 April 2015. Goods are to be
placed on the verge during the weekend prior to the
Collection. Fridges and Freezers are to be made safe by
removing door locks or placing on the verge in a manner
that children cannot enter them. Green Waste and
Household Verge Collections will be held in May (date to be
advised).
SURGERY
FLU CLINICS: We have received our supply of vaccine and
will hold clinics twice weekly. Clinics are strictly for the
purpose of the flu immunisation and all other medical
concerns will require a separate appointment. Contact the
surgery for an appointment or further information.
PRESCRIPTIONS: All prescriptions issued without a
consultation with the Doctor will incur a $5.00 fee payable
at time of collection. This fee is applicable to everyone. For
all enquiries, please contact the Practice Manager, Debra
Stacey.
QUAIRADING FOOTBALL CLUB RAFFLE
$2.00 per ticket
1st PRIZE: West Coast Eagles Jumper personally signed with full career statistics (Unframed) by ANDREW EMBLEY
Donated by Ultimate Promotions www.ultimatepromotions.net.au
2nd PRIZE: Food & Beverage Voucher @ My Place Bar & Grill, Pier Street, Perth to the value of $50.00. Donated by the
Barnett Family.
3rd PRIZE: Food & Beverage Voucher @ The Gate Bar & Bistro, Beeliar Drive, Success to the value of $50.00. Donated by
the Strom Family.
Drawn by ‘EMBERS’ at the QUAIRADING FC on Friday 17 April ,2015.
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