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Mitchell | Amby | Mungallala
approximately 3 – 5 years, once restored it will
be put into use in Swanbank on the
Five Mitchell Maggies had the experience of a Bundamba to Redbank heritage loop line,
strangely enough during the investigation of
lifetime when they were invited to join the
this locomotive’s history it was discovered that
Southwest QLD Emus to travel to New
the locomotive had actually been heavily
Zealand on a week-long cultural exchange
trip.The team of 18 was made up of a mixture modified in 1962 for use on the Bundamba to
Redbank loop line.
of boys from across the region including the
Mitchell Magpies’Douglas Cox, Jaycob
Fred Hollows Award
O’Toole, Bailey Dobbin, Daniel Cox and
Jaxson Wyman an inspirational young man
Shannan Ross.
During the week-long trip the boys played two who is proud of his Indigenous culture has
been nominated for the Fred Hollows Award.
games, drawing 14-all against Counties
Jaxson travelled to Queensland’s Parliament
Manukau and 28-all against Tokora High
School, but the trip wasn’t just about football, House early in November to receive his
the boys got to learn and immerse themselves certificate for being a finalist.
Jaxson has learned the local Gunggari
in the Maori culture and in turn were able to
share some things from their own culture here language and performs the acknowledgement
and welcome to country at community events,
in Australia.
he is also keen to teach his fellow peers the
Goodbye to Booringa
local language and to pass on traditions such
as playing the didgeridoo.
Local Development Officer Jane Fenton,
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Jaxson is proud to keep the
Deputy Mayor Jan Chambers,
Indigenous culture alive within the
Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway
Chairman Robert Shearer and many Mitchell
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residents turned out to say good-bye to the
old steam train and to see the unveiling of its
official name “Booringa”.
“One of the caveats we had to agree to was
that the engine is named Booringa. Booringa
was the original shire that recieved the
locomotive,” Mr Shearer said.
“Booringa is also Aboriginal for fire and water,
so it was a very fortuitous name, you know,
the two things that make a steam engine go.”
“Booringa” left on October 16 heading for
Ipswich were its restoration will take
Mitchell Magpies join Emus
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community and believes by sharing his
knowledge with people of all ages ensures the
traditions are carried on and not forgotten.
St Patrick’s Spring Fete
St Patrick’s Spring Fete was a fresh and
colourful way to end a year of successful
fundraising with jumping castles, face
painting, show bags, plant stalls, ham wheels,
raffles, plus lots of fun stalls and novelty
activities for the kids. Santa rode in on his
flash bike and stayed to have his photo taken
with the kids and to wish everyone a very
Merry Christmas. The community pulled
together with many helping hands and lots of
support to make this another successful
fundraiser. Everyone was entertained into the
early hours with some great music from The
Shot Foxes. Next years fete, put it on your
calendar now, Saturday November 14, 2019.
1. Pick a
duck any
duck at St
Pat’s Fete 2.
Storm Gould
and Brook
Lemon get
the last bite
at St Pat’s
Fete 3.
Jaxson
Wyman
receiving his
nomination
certificate at
Government
House
DUNKELD
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Christmas Tree
SATURDAY 14TH DECEMBER
STARTING AT 6.00 pm
The Dunkeld Community invites you, your friends and family along
to a great social night at the Dunkeld Golf Club
The big man himself, Santa Claus, will arrive promptly at 7.00 pm
followed by
live entertainment from Maggie Caskey
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ENTRY - This year FREE !!!
Courtesy of Maranoa Regional Council
Includes your meal provided by the Dunkeld
Community
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Drop off points
4. The 5 Mitchell boys who joined SWQ Emus(Back row))Jacob O’Toole, Baily
Dobbin (Front row) Doug Cox, Shannon Ross , Danny Cox 5. Farewelling
Booringa from Mitchell Memorial Park before its journey to Ipswich.
Dunkeld Homestead
Darryl and Thora Abraham
Mitchell News & Casket
Kelly and Geoffrey Kenafake
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For more information please
contact
Madonna: 46231822 or Joy:
46232703
Maranoa Regional Council received
funding from the Western Queensland
Primary Health Network (WQPHN) to
provide social events and drought
specific information to residents within
the Maranoa region.
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