Bottle Tree Bulletin Bottle Tree Bulletin - August 2019 | Page 9

Jackson Jottings QCWA Jackson Branch organised a games afternoon on June 20 for all ages. 14 people attended and all had a great time! Our meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at the Jackson Hall at 12.30pm. We are always looking for new members and guest speakers. Our next two social events are: Sunday July 28, 2019 - Hot Pot Lunch $5 @ 12pm Please RSVP for catering purposes Linda Hyland 0427630270 Sunday September 29, 2019 - BBQ $5 @ 5 pm. Wallumbilla Rifle Club’s success at State Titles 2. 1 & 2 Trophies and certificates won by Wallumbilla Rifle Club members at State Titles. Top working cattle dogs coming to Wallumbilla community to host the national championships. In addition to the championship, there will be a Queensland versus New South Wales State of Origin Trial where the 6 best trailers and their dogs from each state go head-to-head in a competition as fierce as its football namesake. The event is supported by major sponsor Santos and generous sponsorship of local businesses and also cattle and transport donors. Without this support the event couldn’t go ahead. Proceeds from the food and beverages will go to the local P&C and Benderoo Bulls. Local trailers to watch include Anita Albeck and Ross Kehl who are running the trial and have a lot of experience between them. Dulacca trailer Isaac Holtz and Drillham’s Jamie Sturrock have a few Australian and Queensland Championships between them so will be highly competitive. Wallumbilla is set to host the Australian Working Cattle Dog Championships for the first time from August 9-11, 2019. Over 150 dogs from around Australia will contest the Open Championship. Dog trials have gained popularity in Wallumbilla over recent years and it is a DOG TRIAL big SANTOS AUSTRALIAN achievement for the small CHAMPIONSHIPS & WALLUMBILLA WORKING CATTLE STATE OF ORIGIN TRIAL AUGUST 9, 10 & 11th, 2019 AT WALLUMBILLA SHOWGROUNDS For further enquiries, contact Ross Kehl on: Mobile: [phone] Email: [email protected] SANTOS AUSTRALIAN OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP TRIAL To commence Friday, 9th August at 6am Followed by Maiden/Novice Trials State of Origin Trial Saturday night CANTEEN OPERATING FROM FRIDAY TO SUNDAY BAR OPERATING FRIDAY & SATURDAY MEAL PROVIDED THURSDAY NIGHT FOR TRIALLERS $5 Powered sites available (No camping fees) We would like to thank our sponsors for their support: Santos Pty Ltd; Queensland Working Cattle Dog Trial Assoc; Southern Qld Branch Cattle Dog Trial Assn; Wallumbilla Pharmacy, Parkers General Store, Albeck Enterprises, RW PA Kehl; Graham & Christina York (Cattle); John & Trish Rowbotham (cattle); Paul & Madonna Mole; Tamarang Pastoral Company (transport & cartage); Sunshine Hardware Roma; Cobber Dog Food 9 Recently 5 members of Wallumbilla Rifle Club attended the 2019 Halls Firearms Queensland International Practical Shooting Confederation State Titles held at Raglan Shooting Complex south of Rockhampton over the weekend of 5 – 7 July 2019. The Wallumbilla team consisting of Jack Moller, Ashley Fleeting, Tyson Crawford and Shayne O’Neil were very successful in their first attendance at a State Titles winning 3 divisions and picking up a further 3 rookie awards. Jack Moller collected the Best Overall Rookie Award. Tyson Crawford 1. First place in Standard division. Ashley Fleeting Second place in Production division and Production division Rookie award. Lachlan Weekes First place in Production Optics division and Production Optics Rookie award. 14 stages were completed over 2 days with approximately 250 rounds fired. 157 shooters from both Australia and overseas attended with supporting officials and Range officers. Regular IPSC pistol shoots are conducted at the Wallumbilla Rifle Club. Visitors are welcome and anyone 12 years and over can compete in this dynamic sport. The next IPSC shoot will be a 2 day event held from 2 pm to 10 pm July 27, 2019 followed by 8 am – 3:30 pm on Sunday July 28. The club is located on the Warrego Highway 4 km East of the Grain Silos at Wallumbilla. For further information contact the Club at wallumbillarifleclub @gmail.com or on Facebook at Wallumbilla Rifle Club and Wallumbilla Pistol Club.