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The Brumby Project: Kenilworth May 2021  3 Andrew Holt's book 'A Shooting Star'  6 Postal Notes with Michael  7 Kenilworth News  4 + 14

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TURNING WILD HORSES INTO TRUSTED AND TRUSTING STEEDS

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he Brumby Project is a passion project – born from a love for horses, an understanding of the environment and with the goal of harnessing the amazing capability and nature of these wild horses. The Brumby Project helps to forge a vital link between the feral animal and the incredible domestic companion. For over 10 years TBP has been providing access to brumbies for horse enthusiasts, even if they have never started a horse before. The camps are held in Central Queensland, Central Australia, and more recently, in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. The camps go for 10 days and start with a group of excited participants choosing their brumby from a mob of wild horses, a brumby that they will spend the next 10 days getting to know, train and finally, ride. The brumby that will be theirs to keep at the end of the camp. Through daily one-on-one sessions, three instructors (Anna Uhrig, Brian Hampson and Sophie Gregory) across three round yards focus on teaching participants all about horse and human body language, timing and horse and human behaviour. Each human/brumby relationship differs, so the training program remains flexible, adapting to the style and experience of the person and the temperament of the brumby, ultimately striving for a strong foundation and partnership. Anyone can become a brumby owner. TBP has no set criteria but participants must be fit, willing and capable of doing the hard work required, which involves an understanding of horse behaviour. Those who intend doing the first few rides of their brumby need to be experienced in riding green horses and be comfortable at a walk, trot and canter. Also, brumbies need suitable facilities when they get their homes: some panels and a smaller yard to ease them into domestic life. The camps cost $2200, which includes ownership of a brumby, 10 days tuition, camping, a TBP shirt and some other extras. Anna Uhrig has spent the last 10 years honing her skills with untouched brumbies.

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She has worked with horses for more than 20 years and works as an ecologist. TBP allows her to combine these passions and rehome brumbies whose fate may otherwise be uncertain. The days can be long, dusty and full of hard work, but it is all worth it when a participant gets to have a first touch, first breakthrough or first ride with their new best mate. Many participants regard the camp as a once in a lifetime experience. Competing successfully in campdrafting, Anna knows firsthand the bright future these brumbies can have. From coming into the yards, sometimes a little scruffy and thin, to flourishing in a domestic environment, brumbies make incredible mounts with their tough hooves, switched-on nature and adaptability. Brumbies from TBP have gone on to become kids ponies, pony club mounts, pleasure horses, campdrafters, endurance horses and have even been part of the Australian Outback Spectacular Show. The next camp is being held at the Kenilworth Showgrounds from the Thursday 13 May to Sunday 23 May 2021. The camp is fully booked but fence-sitting positions are still available. Fence-sitting allows the spectator to watch all of the action across three round yards, listening in to the instruction given and watching the partnerships between horse and human form, learning a lot about wild horse behaviour along the way. The day fee for fence-sitting is $40 each. BYO chair and mug. Morning tea is provided. A special guest on Saturday 15 May of this year’s camp will be Sophie Stallmann, showcasing liberty, free riding, horsemanship, trick training and explaining how she developed an amazing partnership with her horse, Buggsy (pictured left, with his owner Sophie Stallmann – inset image by Christian Uhrig). The pair compete in campdraft and challenges and also have a huge range of tricks and liberty skills – skills based on trust and the bond between horse and rider – to demonstrate. • For the latest updates visit either their Facebook and Instagram pages – @ The Brumby Project • You can register as a fencesitter ($40 per day) by emailing annauhrig@gmail.com 12 MAY 2021 |

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.I.P. Kenilworth News. as you walked into the store. I was Everyone will have different able to serve customers buying memories of our now lost papers and magazines because newsagency. I have endeavoured to I knew how to count the change gather some of those memories for back to them. I too remember the this historical article. Christmas Tree because I helped wrap the presents that parents From Lenore Meldrum:bought from the store for their It is always sad in a small country children. I particularly remember community to lose something that the go-cart races down the town is so familiar as has happened hill. I know my cousin, Hoppy in Kenilworth – we have lost our Kenilworth News image 2016 by Zac Barton McGinn did well one year and then newsagency. It has been there all my son Paul raced his go cart which my life and a little longer and my memories of it are of stopping had steel mower wheels and sparks were flying from them. in after school to collect my photographs which the newsagent From the Beausangs:arranged to have developed from the roll of film I dropped off the week before. Alan and Lena worked the shop selling newspapers, magazines, gifts, stationery, Golden Casket and the Lotto when it was I also remember the excitement of the first community Christmas introduced. The papers would be delivered every morning at Tree held by the newsagency. The tree, provided by the Forestry, 4.30am and Jean would be waiting with a cup of coffee and toast was erected in Purdons truck shed and decorated with lights for the driver who had come from Brisbane. Alan would sort the and tinsel (now the bottle shop) and we children waited with papers and write the names on who was to receive them, ready bated breath for the arrival of Santa Claus and the distribution for the milk tanker drivers to pick them up and deliver them on of presents. The announcements were made over Mr Dillworth’s their runs. Alan and Jean extended the living quarters at the back public address system which in the 1950’s was an innovation for of the shop and seeing the need for easy access, built a ramp into the township. the shop. From Win Newell (nee Sims):And as with the end of the Fitzpatrick Travel Talks… and so we say My memories of working in the Kenilworth Newsagency for Mrs farewell to The Kenilworth Newsagency. Fond memories are held Gamble during 1954-55 were memorable, in that I was given the and the business will be missed. task of dusting precious vases, bowls and ornaments that were on Lenore Meldrum, President, Kenilworth & Dist. Historical Assoc. Inc. the shelves and in the cabinets with a feather duster. I also did the ones in her lounge and dining room. The shop was  Turn to page 14, for Kenilworth newsagency's timeline of owners much smaller then and the barber's chair was still on the left side article by Janine H. and includes 1940s-60s photos from the museum.

KENILWORTH ARTS COUNCIL THIS & THAT

fter a false start, our AGM finally was held on 20 April, with the original date of 30 March being COVID cancelled. The KAC Committee is back with only a couple of changes. Adrienne Jensen takes up the position of Secretary while Lisa Rohan takes over as our Technology Officer. Other positions are President – Shirley Moreland; Vice President – Leah Leckie; Treasurer – Susan Hennessy; Committee Members – Veronika Spicer; Pat Hampstead; Jan Bolton and Chris Barclay. • Plans are underway for an art show, co-hosted by Arts Alliance Australia and KAC. This will be from 25 to 28 June in the Kenilworth Hall with a Gala Opening on Friday evening 25 June. It's our second joint effort with a successful show held in 2019. • Those who attended the Kim Kirkman Concert on 21 March enjoyed a magical afternoon of music, singing and humour. A wonderfully entertaining feature was the delightful singing our one time local boy, Barry Woods OAM, who really brought the house down! Another Kim Kirkman concert is booked for 2022. • Singalong! our Friday “sing for fun” time is going along nicely, thanks to our “musical director”, Trish Coles. It’s not a choir so there’s no pressure. It’s really good for happiness, good health and wellbeing. It’s on every Friday at KAC starting at 10am. • The Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra will present a concert in the Kenilworth Hall on Sunday, 26 September, to start ArtsFest. KAC will be serving High Tea after the concert. • Gheerulla Hall will have the atmosphere of “Gay Paree” on Saturday evening 17 July when KAC and the Gheerulla Hall committee present a Bastille Day soiree celebration with lots of music and entertainment. Dress up! You could win a prize! • While we waived membership fees for 2020 we wish to remind you that membership fees are due. They can be paid on line or at KAC. Please join up, we value your membership and your input.

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CHEERIO FROM THE CHURCHES

here were well attended services at St Luke’s over Easter, with many visitors being welcomed. • A special ANZAC Memorial Service was held at St Luke’s War Memorial Church on Saturday 24 April and a wreath laid at the community ANZAC Day service. Our thanks to the ladies who made the beautiful wreaths. • The Commissioning of the incoming Maleny Anglican Parish priest, Rev’d Deborah Bird was held at St George’s, Maleny, on Wed. 5 May, with Bishop Jeremy Greaves celebrating. We thank Rev’d Ann and Fr Jim Mac Pherson for their ministry as locums. • St Luke’s now has a 65inch TV monitor on which services and hymns are displayed. We wonder what Fr Des Williams who opened the church 65 years ago would think of all this? We think he would approve! Morning Prayer goes out “live” on FaceBook from St Luke’s every Thursday morning at 9am. Sunday services are at 9.15am. For information re St Luke’s, contact Shirley on 0427 723 848. • St John Bosco’s welcomed several visitors with families to the Easter Sunday Mass. Thanks to our liturgist who prepared the songs and responses. The joyful celebration was enhanced not just by the singing but with the flower arrangements and lighting of the pascal candle. Fr Odinaka has initiated the launch of a new website for the Nambour parish. It will help visitors and new people to the Kenilworth area to find out more about services and other activities at St John Bosco’s. We are a welcoming and inclusive community. If you would like to know more, please contact Sue on 0439 130 158 or Irene on 0400 097 602. • A new scripture series! “Women of Faith! Mary, Prisca, Elizabeth, Lydia, Mary of Magdala!” Curious to know more? Join us on Fridays at 10am to 12 noon from 14 May at St Luke’s Shed to explore these women of the New Testament. Call Carmel for details on 0401 496 768. Welcome to this exciting journey!

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erilyn Keene, who has been coordinating the suicide prevention project on the Sunshine Coast has recently retired, but not before running a highly successful loneliness forum. ‘Loneliness, Lets be Connected’ was motived by the knowledge that one of the key predictors of suicide is loneliness and it may well be a more sinister pandemic affecting our communities than any virus might be. The forum attracted both community members and many representatives of the helping sectors. Service providers, community workers, council members, were encouraged to reflect on their own experience of loneliness, using this personal experience as a way to imagine how we can build stronger connections within our communities on a broader scale. One participant didn’t even realise that they were lonely until they began sharing about their anxiety. By naming the ‘experience’ of loneliness, we can begin to intentionally connect up – meetup with a friend, join a club or do a workshop. Merilyn is handing over the Suicide Prevention role to Ben Burns, who will continue the current community engagement with a renewed focus on men. Middle-aged men are, in particular, are affected by suicide and Ben will be exploring ways to help men seek help. National Help Lines: Relationships Australia 1300 364 277; 1800 RESPECT National Helpline 1800 737 732; Mensline Australia 1300 789 978 mensline.org.au; DV Connect Women’s Line 1800 811 811 dvconnect.org/womensline/; Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 kidshelpline.com.au Remember, connection is protection. Ben Burns – Community Development Worker, Suicide Prevention in Local Communities ben@calcomm.org.au

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wice published author, Andrew Holt, has done it again! A Shooting Star is the Sunshine Coast local’s newest children’s book that encourages the core value of kindness in giving and receiving. This is no ordinary book, as the illustrations will be supplied by child illustrators from all over the globe and are the basis for educational programs to enhance feelings of self-worth, self and social awareness, and acts as an antidote to bullying behaviour. Using the books to kickstart The Shooting Star Movement, a mental health and wellbeing concept created by Andrew, whose 25 year career as a teacher has seen him interact with students in over 400 schools, spanning many cultural backgrounds. His simple but effective program uses applied positive psychology and strength-based learning to encourage each individual (child or adult) to give and receive a Shooting Star to aid in developing and acknowledging positive character traits in themselves and others. This program has been trialled in schools over the last five years and was already fully integrated into one school in 2019, with other teachers expressing their eagerness to implement the program in 2020. Andrew sees the classroom as the ideal environment for what he now calls a movement, which aims to build mental wellbeing and resilience; key factors in preventing self-harm and suicide in young people. Suicide is the leading cause of death among young Australians aged 15-24. In 2018, 22 children under the age of 14 suicided. Andrew launched A Shooting Star on 17 April with eight of the 18 child illustrators in person, and the remainder joining via video link at the Ginger Factory in Yandina. After which, Andrew had a brief tour acknowleding students who participated at their own schools. This is his third book on empowering children, following on from the first two releases from his WiseKids Series: A Wise Water World Inspires Me and A Wise Apple Tree Helps Me. A Shooting Star book has many benefits that provides the space and opportunity to embed a process to enhance mental health and wellbeing. The ongoing benefits are:• a framework that supports adults and children to be seen and acknowledged for the qualities we wish to see in each other;

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ell done to all who made this 2021 Dinner under the Stars happen. On behalf of the President of Imbil Rail Park Inc, Cheryl Dwyer and the committee I extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all who worked so hard behind the scenes as well as all the hands-on volunteers on the night, without whom it would not have been possible. Lady Penelope for bringing John Schumann and friends and her tireless work before during and after the event. Jimmy Budgen for the donation and erection of the fabulous marquee. Amanda Emblem Experiment, Kelly and Billy who added their immense talent to the event. Cr Bob Fredman for his excellent welcome speech, (he would make a great politician). You are correct Bob. Imbil can do anything. Not to forget Jamie Dunn and Agro who MC'd the evening and DW Sound for the spectacular production. From the girls who worked the bar and the team who manned the entrance and kept us all COVID-safe and all the volunteers who worked so hard from the early hours of Good Friday setting up tables and chairs. Steve Hooper and the Railway Hotel for helping with alcohol purchases and being one of our major sponsors. Also Gympie Regional Council for their sponsorship. Jeff and Janelle Parker for behind the scenes planning and plain hard work. Naomi Cooney for transporting the cold-room to and from; alongside Cheryl Dwyer, Katy, Ryan and Shani who worked the bar. A big thank you to Trevor and Eithne Hansen of Signature Desserts for their extremely generous donation of 200+ Delishious Desserts, Amrita Park Meadery and Beauty and the Beard for the amazing meal, Thunderbird Demolition and The Green Bowl Edifice. And big thanks to Fine-Line Photography – Bila Bakonyi is a new resident and covered the night from start to finish, showcasing Imbil and the dinner at it's very best. Next years Dinner under the Stars event is in the early stages of planning. Why not join up, step up, and help make Imbil even better, everyone is welcome. Valda Nicoll

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e are excited to have Anna and Jordan back at the Belli Hall for their release of their new single "Change" on Saturday, 22 May from 5.30pm to 10pm. As the COVID slumber is shaken off, not only are we glad to have this mesmorising duo of fun folk, and heart warming harmonies. We also have fellow Unearthed star, Hello Jane kicking those isolation blues with two new singles releases. To round out the night, Jessey Jackson hits the stage with her rockin' blues and country. After a bit of time in the NT, everything seems close in the South East, with family on the coast. Food truck – soup and local bread (Jeremiah's Kitchen) – beers – fire pits. All ages welcome. Tickets $30.50 online w/- Eventbrite. With food and bar operating, please come out and support live and local acts, with locally produced food and drinks. Belli Hall, 1170 Eumundi Kenilworth Road.

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COMMUNITY How will you make your way? Council knows a sustainable and efficient transport option is needed as our population grows. That is why a range of options are being considered, and we want to know your thoughts. Visit Council’s website to have your say on public transport options between 28 April and 22 June.

Register for The Lift Project today The Lift Project, available at no cost to Sunshine Coast residents, is open for its final round. This evidence-based online wellbeing program has already seen more than 4000 members participate, and it draws on the latest research from Neuroscience, Lifestyle Medicine and Positive Psychology. The next course starts 31 May. For more information and to register, visit Council’s website.

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10 | 12 MAY 2021

RESPONDING TO THOSE TRANSIT FUNDING CLAIMS

he bottom line is that no funding has been committed by either the Federal Coalition Government or the Queensland Government to deliver public transport improvements (ie. fast rail, heavy rail or other mass transit options) across the coastal urban corridor between Maroochydore and Caloundra – the area of the Sunshine Coast which already houses the majority of the region’s jobs, facilities, services and rapidly growing population. Likewise, the State Liberal National Party (LNP) – of which Mr Bleijie is a representative – has not made any clear and unequivocal financial commitment to deliver a rail solution on the CAMCOS corridor. The LNP had the opportunity to do so when it was in government in 2012-2015 and in the lead up to the 31 October State election last year – but did not do so. So where is their plan for an improved public transport system on the Sunshine Coast? In short, they don’t have one. Interestingly, the State LNP Members did commit – in a *letter to me on 24 October 2020 to maintain the funding for a detailed business case for a mass transit solution, that the business case should not have a predetermined outcome (ie. light rail), that it should incorporate feedback on other transport modes and that they supported public consultation. All of those elements are a feature of the draft Options Analysis which is presently the subject of an extensive community engagement process. So what has changed for the LNP since October last year when they committed to support the approach that has since been taken by Council? On 27 January this year, at the invitation of the Leader of the Opposition, David Crisafulli, the Deputy Mayor and I met with him and the State LNP Members from the Sunshine Coast (including Mr Bleijie) where I expected to be briefed on their plan for the public transport network for the Sunshine Coast. No plan was provided at the meeting and all that they appeared to be interested in was pitching heavy rail and mass transit against each other, when these modes serve an entirely different, but complementary, purpose. As I have always said – and as I pointed out at the meeting with the LNP Members in January – Council has been clear that an integrated public transport network, involving both local mass transit and a rail solution on the CAMCOS corridor, are required to meet the needs of our Sunshine Coast, the second fastest growing region in Queensland. Unlike the LNP Members, neither I nor our Council are prepared to sell the Sunshine Coast short in terms of achieving the best public transport network that the region will need as it grows to more than half a million people. Our Council is doing the important planning work for an efficient, sustainable, affordable and viable public transport solution for the Sunshine Coast because no one else – including Mr Bleijie - is doing so. The Queensland Government is responsible for the public transport system and has committed $7.5 million towards developing a detailed business case for a mass transit solution – should that proceed after the current Options Analysis stage is finalised. Council is grateful for this commitment and is working with the Department of Transport and Main Roads to do the planning work to encourage the necessary investment by government. If we did not do so, then in all likelihood no efficient public transport solution would be delivered for the Sunshine Coast in the foreseeable future. In short: • There isn’t a competition for funding at this time, because no funding of any significance is on the table to actually deliver any public transport solution in the coastal corridor – and neither has the State Opposition made any substantive funding commitments in this regard; and • Light rail is not the only option that is being considered. Council is looking for the best possible solution for our region and our communities – whatever that might be. Council is keeping its options open on which mass transit solution should proceed and in fact, that will ultimately be a decision for the Queensland Government. Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson *24 October 2020 letter available on request.

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t's been a massive few weeks this March 2020. From meetings at Parliament House with Dr. Ross Garnaut and a great crew with a pretty exciting project for western Queensland, to a 3500km jaunt to the National RegenAg conference, listening to some of the best minds in the business to finally going back to my roots for a relaxing Easter in the country. We’ve had the opportunity to see lots of eastern Australia looking the best I’ve ever seen it and had reinforced the damage being done in the name of “conservation farming” (chemical cropping) still looking like a desert despite the best season in a generation. Paddocks of diversity (including trees, shrubs, bushes and Forbes/ weeds) grazed conservatively and regeneratively by fat, happy cattle and wildlife gives me hope that the guys driving the spray rigs or crop dusting planes may just look out the window long enough to ask themselves if what they are doing is taking them closer to their life goals or further away. If a food system of death is better than one of life? I hope all those insisting on the environmental credentials of plant based diets can see the death that system brings to our land and the teaming diversity of life in the dreaded systems that incorporate livestock. Now we are back for a while, I hope that I can use my experiences and learnings to contribute towards finding better ways of doing things to move us towards a better food (and fibre) system. Regardless of if it’s a circular renewables industrial park in western Qld, a supply chain for Grassfed K2 Organic Beef, an eco-credits project or a gourmet dinner featuring local, organic produce at the coast – we have to keep “working the angles” to make and promote this better “system” taking others on the journey. • There’s so much on in GourMay at the Kandanga Farm Store – workshops, events, yoga and lots of chances to eat... check out the Kandanga Farm Store website events page for all the details!

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COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES CR DAVID LAW

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ut and about – On Tuesday 20 April, I attended the Kenilworth Arts Council AGM. We reviewed the past year, including the COVID-19 changes, and it was nice to share ideas for the coming year and events that the committee would like to work on and bring to the community. There’s some terrific events in the pipeline so stay tuned. For more information on how you can get involved visit www.kenilwortharts.org.au Free tree day – On Monday 24 May from 9-11am I will be holding a Councillor drop-in session and also a free tree day. Come down and grab some seedlings and shrubs and you’re also welcome to provide myself with any council feedback. Please see my Facebook page for full details closer to the day. Night-time feral animal surveying – You may have noticed council officers performing night-time feral animal surveying recently along Walli Creek Rd/Walli Mountain Rd in Kenilworth. Surveying is used to determine the distribution, population, size, habitat use and impacts of feral animals. It’s vital to understand the extent and magnitude of feral animals in the region and monitor where they are so that activities can be implemented to minimise their impact on our environment and the community. Data collected from these surveys is used to inform and assess the effectiveness of council’s feral animal control programs and to assist with targeting problem areas. You can report sightings of feral animals in your area to council. Council officers are available to assist with education and action for landowners to minimise the impact of feral animals on their property. For more information please contact council at – mail@ sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or phone 5475 7272. Have your say on stormwater management – Did you know Sunshine Coast Council owns and manages more than $1.5 billion worth of stormwater assets? Kenilworth experiences a big impact in major rain events so please help us understand Kenilworth’s storm water and complete the survey. Council wants to ensure we have an integrated stormwater network that is effective, sustainable and contributes to waterway health via the Stormwater Management Strategy. Visit Council’s website to have your say by 14 May. If you have any questions please contact me at email:– david.law@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and follow my Facebook page for regular updates: @DavidLawDivision10.

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iosecurity Funding Boost – I am pleased to see that the Federal Government has provided an extra $371 million for biosecurity in this year’s budget to help protect our livestock, crops and environment from pests and diseases. Our biosecurity system plays a vital role in protecting our agriculture industry, agricultural exports and our tourism industry which contributes billions to our economy. This extra funding is on top of a record $888 million spent on biosecurity and export services in last year’s budget. Powering Communities Grants now open – Does a community organisation you’re involved with need help to reduce their energy costs? Expressions of Interest are now open for the Powering Communities Grants Program which provides grants of between $5,000 and $12,000 to help community groups save energy, reduce carbon emissions and cut power bills. The grants can be used to install solar energy systems or to replace energy using equipment like lighting and air conditioning with new, more efficient equipment. • Please check my website www.tedobrien.com.au for the eligibility criteria and information on how to submit an EOI, or contact my office on 5479 2800 for more information. EOIs must be received by 28 May 2021. More funding to help local wildlife recover from bushfires – In addition to the $1.275 million in bushfire relief funding provided to Sunshine Coast Council following the tragic fires of 2019/20, the Morrison Government has announced that South East Queensland is one of seven regions to benefit from a new $14 million bushfire recovery fund. The funding will go to local Landcare groups, community organisations, local landholders, indigenous groups and Traditional Owners to deliver activities that will aid in the recovery of native wildlife and habitat. This is great news for our local environment. For more information, including how to apply for funding is all available at – www.landcareaustralia.org.au  Note Gympie Council Environment Levy Community Grants 2020/2021 Round 2 applications close on Monday 17 May. Don't delay visit – https://gympie.smartygrants.com.au/environmentlevygrantsround2

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NEWSAGENCY TIMELINE by Ja n i n e H i l l CHAPTER CLOSES IN KENILWORTH’S HISTORY

the newsagency by Mr Turner to a Mr Noonan from St George. The business changed hands a or years, it was the place to number of times in the 1940s. go to get the news. Now, the The Nambour Chronicle of 12 news is that it will not be that January, 1940, reported that Mr place to go any more. Noonan had moved on to go The Kenilworth Newsagency, poultry farming. the local go-to for newspapers, The new owner was a Mr O. magazines, cards, stationery, Zeimer, who believed to have casket tickets, scratchies and held it until 1945. Lotto entries for 87 years, has  The newsagency pictured top closed. was then taken over by Joyce Irene Symons, who has Baldwin who is believed to have owned the newsagency for more than a held it from 1945-46, and who also ran a decade, decided to shut the doors after barber shop from the Farmer’s Co-operative unsuccessfully trying to sell the business. buildng down the street which she shared The building, which features original tiles with the dentist who visited weekly. on its façade and stunning leadlight which The Chronicle of 26 April, 1946, shows an was installed by an unemployed glazier N.G. Bunnett was listed as the owner of the during the Depression, will remain.  newsagency pictured centre. The pharmacy will take a hike up the street In 1947-48, the surname of the newsagent into the building but the move will not was Nayler, and on 1 December 1949, it was happen until later this year. bought by Terry Cosgrove. • Newspaper readers will be able to buy Until this point, the building was still The Courier-Mail, The Australian, Country owned by Mr Turner but it was sold in 1951 Life and Land during the week at the local to Mr Cosgrove, who orchestrated the first Friendly Grocer and additional titles on the Kenilworth town Christmas tree. weekends. A Mr and Mrs Sullivan Magazine distributors bought the business in are not keen on tripping March 1952 but sold it out to Kenilworth to to a Mr and Mrs Gamble stock the shelves so the the following year. supermarket will not After 10 years in the be stocking any colour hands of the Gambles, glossies, nor greeting the newsagency was sold cards, for now, but to D.E. and E.L. Clarke in will continue to sell 1963, and then to G.E. stationery as it did when Fisher in 1964. the newsagency was Other owners were Pat open. O’Shea from 1966-68, Those hoping to strike Merlyn and Beth Burton it lucky on Lotto or the from 1968-1977, Mr and scratchies will have to Mrs Brian Smith from drive elsewhere. 1977-78, Gwen Brooks The closure of the from 1978-1980, Vince newsagency is perhaps a and Eileen Heales from 1980-82, Noel and Kath Buchanan 1982sign of the times as more people look online for their news but is 85, Alan and Jean Beausang, Dot and Trevor Andreassen in 1991, seen as a loss for the town. Ted and Carmel White from 1991-2002, and then Irene, who The building was built as an office for Sims Brothers Transport but bought the business and freehold in 2002-2021. had been a newsagency since 1934, when a Mr Turner rented it She owned the newsagency for 19 years, longer than any other from Mr Sims. owner in its history. Three years later, the Nambour Chronicle documented the sale of Irene declined to comment for the story, preferring to slip away without fuss, but the end of an era could not go completely unnoticed. A special thankyou from The Mary Valley Voice for the many MVV Editor's new email jillguldbransen@gmail.com 2500x FREE services you have provided for Mobile 0455 262 495 • 07 5494 9619 A4 COPIES the township including offering PRINTED. the free monthly community 1900x mailbox newspapers space in your shop. by ten writ years direct. Rest are Copy by MON 31 MAY for #06 MVV 9 JUNE 2021 Farewell, Irene, and farewell, the community for bulk drops. the community. Kenilworth Newsagency! Website issuu.com/maryvalleyvoice ❤ FB maryvalley.voice We will miss your presence (and Mary Valley Community News Assoc. Inc., publishers of The Mary Valley Voice since 1991, reserves the right to refuse inappropriate advertising and submissions for both print and website, and any opinions expressed in any published advertisements or submissions sweet Tiger Cat) and offer our does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Association or its Editor. It also reserves the right to determine what is inappropriate for very best wishes for the future. publication purposes. • ABN 61 781 267 568 • Mary Valley Community News Assoc Inc, PO Box 158, Kenilworth Q 4574

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