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

Santos Australian Open Championships Working Cattle Dog Trials Noonga Tennis Championships Jackson Jottings A wonderful Hot Pot lunch was held at the QCWA Hall in Jackson on Sunday July 28, 2019. Nineteen people enjoyed apricot chicken, beef casserole and rice and, sticky date pudding, as well as great fellowship. Following the Jackson QCWA meeting on August 14, a scone afternoon tea was held in honour of the QCWA birthday. The ladies were joined by some visitors who are past residents of the area. The next social events planned for Jackson are: Sunday September 29, BBQ $5 5 pm. All welcome! Monday September 30, Community Council meeting with Maranoa Regional Council. Morning Tea 9.30am. Meeting at 10am All welcome! Sunday October 27, BYO Drinks and nibbles. All welcome! November 3, Festival of Small Halls BBQ and Bar will be in operation. More details next issue. Jackson QCWA have been very fortunate in receiving a Gambling Fund Grant to assist with replacing the hall roof so expect to see some work over the next few months when passing by Jackson. Our meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at the Jackson Hall Noonga Tennis Club are hosting their Annual Fundraiser, the Noonga 2-Day Tennis Tournament,on the first weekend of the school holidays on September 21-22. Free camping at recreation grounds and canteen & bar running all weekend. Get your nominations in ASAP. Contact Mary Leahy for Nomination forms or more info on ph 46276 358. Monty Hindman came 1st in the QLD State Orienteering Championships NOONGA’S Two day Tennis Championships Over $2000 Total Prize Pool Saturday & Sunday September 21 st & 22 nd 2019 @ Noonga Tennis Courts, Commencing 8.30am 22km north of Jackson on Jackson-Wandoan Rd. Open Men’s & Ladies Singles – FREE camping knock out competition with consolation. A, B, & C Grades Men’s & Ladies Doubles & Mixed Doubles Iris Aldridge, Graeme Canning and Alan Sharman enjoying a wonderful hot pot lunch in Jackson Round robin format Nominations $10 p/player per nomination Nominations close Sunday 15 th September @ 5pm or prior if full, nominations must be accompanied by monetary payment, & understand completion of tournament may not be till 4pm Sunday afternoon. Full Bar & Canteen on sale & dinner at night Contact Brendan Leahy 46276483 or Email: [email protected] Or Mary Leahy 46276358 or Email: [email protected] Proudly sponsored by QLD Cattle Dog Trial State of Origin Team: L-R Steve Skewes (Dalby); Paul Wroe (Middlemount); Dan Killey (Theodore); Glenn Dickson (Emerald); Ross Kehl (Wallumbilla); Barrie Hughes (Bundaberg). 9 Over 50 of the best dog handlers from Across Australia attended Wallumbilla on August 11-18, 2019 with over 180 dogs entered into the open competition and over 150 entered into the Novice and Maiden competitions. The annual state of Origin competition was hotly contested Saturday night between Qld and NSW and the competition was fierce. Six competitors and their dogs were chosen to represent each state from scores obtained at trials across the year. The entertainment and competition was excellent with NSW running out the winners on the night. The weather was not kind to animals or people but it didn’t deter the triallers or their dogs. Up against 50km winds at times over the three days, the winners were eventually decided on Sunday. Paul Wroe from Middlemount with Tippy took out the Santos Open Australian Championship. Jamie Sturrock from Dulacca with Seth won the Novice Championship and local lad Ross Kehl from Wallumbilla with Boots took out the Australian Maiden Championship. The P&C and Benderoo Bulls supported the event all weekend in the canteen and bar with local sponsors again providing their loyal support for the event. Santos; Qld Working Cattle Dog Trial Assn; Southern Branch WCDTAI; Wallumbilla Pharmacy; Wallumbilla Parker’s General Store; Albeck Enterprises; Kehl Pty; Graham & Christina York (Cattle); John & Trish Rowbotham (Cattle); Paul &Madonna Mole; Tamarang Pastoral Co (cartage); Cobber Dog at 12.30pm. We are always looking for new food; Helen Finlay; Sunshine Hardware- members and guest speakers. Roma; Peter Bates (Hay).