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Please Help Save Our Museum

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Please Help Save Our Museum

BACKGROUND:

Currently the Milne Bay Military Museum is closed to the public.

Since 1991 the museum has operated as a not for profit organisation staffed entirely by volunteers. The museum does not receive any government or private funding depending solely on memberships, donations and success in accessing various grants.

The museum occupies a site owned by the Defence department who have decided they do not want this arrangement to continue. The committee of the Milne Bay Military Museum Assn.Inc. has requested that consideration be given by the Defence Department to donate the site and buildings to the Toowoomba Regional Council,  to be held in perpetuity for the citizens of this region.

The Museum Association has now received eviction letters from Defence Minister Marise Payne and Property Management to quit their building by Friday 28th September, 2018. We are therefore asking for support from the public in petitioning the Federal government to remain in the premises.

Please consider if you can support us.

PETITION WORDING

TO THE HONOURABLE THE SPEAKER AND MEMBERS OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

This petition of the Milne Bay Military Museum Association Incorporated and supported by the citizens of Australia draws the attention of the house to the fact that since 1991, while the buildings, including a significant heritage building (the Drill Hall) have been situated on land owned by the Federal Government (the Defence Department) the museum has been run entirely as a not for profit organisation by a group of dedicated volunteers.

The museum provides a vital service to the local and regional community †school groups, service groups and tourism. Currently the Defence Department has forced the cessation of business and suggested the premises should be vacated and all contents removed to another site. This scenario would place a heavy financial burden on the association and deprive the community of a worthy memorial to those who served their country in significant conflicts.

We therefore ask the house, as the custodian of the site, to request the Defence department to gift the current site and buildings to the Toowoomba Regional Council to be held in perpetuity for the citizens of the region, and for the museum to continue to be administered by the Milne Bay Military Museum Association Incorporation on the council’s behalf.

Please download Petition Form HERE:  Petition Address Sheet

After signing, please return to PO Box 18434, Clifford Gardens 4350 Qld or email to:  museum25battalion@westnet.com.au 

Artists Sought For Downlands Art Exhibition

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Artists Sought For Downlands Art Exhibition

The Downlands Art Exhibition in Toowoomba is seeking ten new artists for its annual show in September. Emerging and established artists are invited to apply by 14 July to exhibit in the region’s largest annual art show on 22 to 29 September 2018.

The Downlands Art Exhibition features over 1,000 works in a variety of media encompassing oil paint, water colour, ceramics, photography, sculpture, jewellery, installations, print making and
drawing.

 

 

 

 

 

 


For the first time, the Exhibition is part of the official Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers program and it has been extended from two to eight days. All pieces on display are available for sale, with the Exhibition being the primary fund raiser for the Parent and Friends’ Association which supports Downlands student learning.

According to Evan Hollis who has curated the Exhibition for the past 11 years, introducing new artists is a way of broadening the mix of works on display. “Exhibiting artists are generally by invitation only, so it’s a rare opportunity to open this prestigious show to new artists from around the Darling Downs and beyond,” he said.

“I am looking for a high standard of execution in traditional or contemporary art and something that will appeal to our buyers. New artists will keep the show fresh and ever-changing †we have some patrons who attend and purchase each year, either for investment, for home decorating or just because they love art.”
Space for new work is limited to two square metres per artist, with no size limit for sculpture. Artists have until 14 July 2018 to submit images of their art pieces, a brief statement about their work and a biography or CV.
All artists not represented by a gallery are eligible for the USQ Artsworx Encouragement Award. Judged by the curator, the prize is tuition to the value of $920 at the USQ McGregor Summer Arts Retreat 2019.

In another first for this year’s Exhibition, USQ students undertaking a curatorial internship will assist in the administration of these ten new artists, so they obtain real world curatorial experience.

Further information is available https://www.downlandsart.com/artists/for-exhibitors/

 

Submitted by:
Janet Kieseker

State Rose Garden Award Wins Award

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State Rose Garden Award Wins Award


Queensland State Rose Garden, Toowoomba has received an International Award for Garden Excellence at the recent World Federation of Rose Societies Conference held in Copenhagen, Denmark – one of only seven awards presented.

More than 600 people from 40 countries attended the Conference which is held every three years in a different country.

Twelve months prior to the conference, nominations were received from countries around the world. Strict criteria, in particular, to improve the public’s knowledge in all matters concerning the rose, garden design, development , maintenance, display, signage, open to the public, and assisting with the preservation of the genus, is required. A story needed to be written , a three minute video produced and most importantly be nominated by a reputable Rosarian.

Queensland State Rose Garden is fortunate to have dedicated members of the Friends of Queensland’s State Rose Garden in Newtown Park Toowoomba Inc. who have worked tirelessly over eighteen years to develop the gardens, and fulfil the initial dreams of three notable business men.

Members have raised money from events, businesses in Toowoomba and been donated in kind help. A booklet was produced outlining the achievements (This can be viewed on the Qld State Rose Garden website), a video was produced (thanks to Toowoomba Regional Council for their assistance and expertise).

Fortunately one of the members, the late Rod Hultgren, was acquainted with Mr Paul Hains (President, National Rose Society of Australia and President, The Queensland Rose Society) who worked with Rod over the years suggesting new plantings and collections. It was Paul Hains who nominated Queensland State Rose Garden for the Award. When the nominations were presented at Conference and the videos viewed, Paul Hains spoke at length why our garden should receive an Award. Only seven Gardens won votes to receive the Award.

This International Award will benefit the Toowoomba Region greatly, especially in tourism, making it one more reason for people to visit Toowoomba and stay longer. Brisbane is hosting the National Rose Championships October 6 &7 this year where most Australian Rosarians will attend. It is now planned to organise a bus trip to Toowoomba on Monday 8th October to view the gardens. Hopefully, the plaque will be available for unveiling as it comes from Italy and is not usually available for 12 months.

Also, Queensland State Rose Garden in Newtown Park Toowoomba Inc. Members and Toowoomba Regional Council Parks and Recreation staff are holding the yearly Rose Pruning Demonstration Saturday 4th August at the Rose Garden in Newtown Park from 8:30am to 10:30am followed by a tour of the park. The public are welcome and encouraged to attend, at no cost, to learn the latest in rose care.

The Rose Garden belongs to all Toowoomba Regional Council residents – enjoy it, protect it from vandals, report any problems, do not pick the roses – leave them for all to enjoy and photograph and share with visitors to Toowoomba . The Gardens bloom from October to June each year.

Congratulations to the small band of Rose lovers who have worked to make this happen for the city at a minimal cost to rate payers.

Submitted by:
Regina Albion
President
Friends of Qld State Rose Garden Inc.

Hospice Celebrates 15 Years Of Free Palliative Care

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Hospice Celebrates 15 Years Of Free Palliative Care

With a Birthday Fundraiser †15 for 15 up and running in the hope to raise $15,000 by July 31st. The Team at the Toowoomba Hospice will be celebrating on Monday 2nd July with the cutting of a special 15th Birthday cake being made by one of their Volunteers.

Hospice Chairman Mr Graham Barron, OAM, said the team at the Toowoomba Hospice were excited about celebrating the Toowoomba Hospice’s 15th Birthday on the 1st of July. “We will be cutting a 15 cake on Monday 2nd July to celebrate this wonderful milestone of providing free palliative care to our community”

Graham Barron and Hospice founder, the late Sr Frances Flint cutting the 8th Birthday Cake

Mr Barron, who has been a Volunteer with the Toowoomba Hospice himself for over 21 years, expressed his admiration for the achievements of staff, volunteers and supporters especially in the last 15 years, who have helped in providing professional palliative care service to the local community in a beautiful and peaceful home like environment.

“Toowoomba Hospice’s vision is to provide palliative care based on mutual respect, trust and individual needs, and I am proud to say that we do this very successfully with the support and commitment of our wonderful Staff and Volunteers” Said Mr Barron

Hospice Director of Nursing Mrs Allison Leech said Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problem associated with life-threatening illness. “At the Toowoomba Hospice we have a duty of care to provide the best care to reduce distress and pain. Palliative Care seeks to make the body comfortable enough to get on with the real business of living and dying. In the words of Dame Cicely Saunders, the founder of the modern hospice movement, who would have been 100 this year: ‘You matter because you are you, and you matter to the end of your life. We will do all we can not only to help you die peacefully, but also to live until you die’.”

Cutting the 15th Birthday cake (l to r) volunteer Richard, Allison Leech Director of Nursing, Hospice chairman Graham Barron, volunteer and cake baker Barb Bissett, (back) Sharene Gosley, Volunteer Coordinator and Administration and Fundraising Manager, Mark Munro  

Mr Barron said the Toowoomba and Darling Downs Community should be proud of the Toowoomba Hospice, having provided their quality palliative care service to over 1,300 clients, as well as emotional and spiritual support to their families and friends. “I want thank all the staff, volunteers, donors and community supporters who have made our Hospice the success it is today.”

A closeup of cutting Barb Bissett’s tasty cake

 

 

 

 

 

 


Mark Munro
Promotions and Fundraising Manager
Toowoomba Hospice
PO Box 6463
Clifford Gardens Qld 4350
Ph: 07 46598500 Fax: 07 46598511
www.toowoombahospice.org.au

A Most Curious Adventure in Toowoomba

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A Most Curious Adventure in Toowoomba

Follow Alice as she falls down a rabbit hole into a strange world…This new exhibition at Cobb+C Museum in Toowoomba was officially opened by Acting CEO and Director of Queensland Museum Network, Dr Jim Thompson.

Alice’s Wonderland is a colourful hands-on exhibition that brings basic science concepts to life for 3 – 8 year olds and their families. Children are invited to explore the way they perceive and make sense of the world around them in this new, hands-on exhibition based on Lewis Carroll’s well-known Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

Just as Alice’s curiosity led her to follow the white rabbit down the rabbit hole, children can let curiosity guide their way through a series of educational exhibits which introduce optics and illusions, word play, physics and maths.

Each activity will introduce a range of numeracy, literacy and science concepts in a delightful and playful way. It is a nationally travelling exhibition presented by Museums Victoria.

Exhibition admission is included with general Museum entry: Adults $12.50, Children $6.50 and Family (2 Adults and up to 4 Children) $32. Museum entry is free for residents of the Toowoomba Regional Council area with proof of residency.

BUY TICKETS

Information for teachers and schools

A travelling exhibition presented by Museums Victoria

Our Australia – 2018 Hospice Concert

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Our Australia – 2018 Hospice Concert
Toowoomba Municipal Band will present this year’s Toowoomba Hospice Concert “Our Australia” at the USQ Arts Theatre on Saturday 23 June at 7.30pm, and again on Sunday 24 June at 2pm.   Wine and cheese will be available from 6.30pm at Saturday evening’s performance.
Compered by ABC Radio’s David Iliffe the show will feature the Toowoomba Municipal Band, Brendon Walmsley, Toowoomba Choral Society Youth Choir and the John Penny Singers, Toowoomba Philharmonic Society Choir, The Glennie School Choral Group, Dance Central’s “Velocity” and The Accidentals.   An indigenous dance group will also contribute.

This year’s show follows an annual tradition of quality variety productions from TMB and invited guest artists from the regions music community.    Patrons will enjoy an entertaining portrayal of the uniqueness that is Australia and Australians using music song and dance and poetry.

Bookings for this ninth annual Concert are open at USQ Artsworx Phone 4631 1111 or artsworx.usq.edu.au
Enquiries – 0407 570 517

Benjamin Glennie Day At Royal Bull’s Head Inn

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Benjamin Glennie Day At Royal Bull’s Head Inn

This year, the Toowoomba Branch of the National Trust will hold a Free Community Day at the Royal Bull’s Head Inn. Along with this, we will also be hosting the Benjamin Glennie celebrations. These are being held to commemorate the achievements of Reverend Glennie, not only for the church, but also for the Darling Downs. The Drayton Primary School will be putting together some entertainment during the day as well as a refreshments stall, a church service will be held as well as a history talk on Reverend Glennie.

Submitted by:Tina Mundt
Publicity & Media
Toowoomba Branch of the National Trust of Australia (Queensland)
59 Brisbane Street, Toowoomba, QLD 4350
E: royalbullsheadinn@gmail.com W: www.nationaltrust.org.au/qld/

To protect, conserve and celebrate Queensland’s environmental, built and cultural heritage.

Queensland’s Largest Camellia Show Launched

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Queensland’s Largest Camellia Show Launched

The much anticipated Toowoomba Camellia Show and Garden Expo was launched Friday, 15th June at “The Windmills” in the Cobb and Co/TAFE South-West precinct, corner of Lindsay and Campbell Streets.

Toowoomba Hospice Chair Graham Barron and VIP’s jointly cut a spectacular camellia garland, thus triggering off a series of events to culminate in Queensland’s biggest Camellia Show and Garden Expo on Saturday and Sunday, 21 and 22 July.

Cr Carol Taylor, Hospice chair Graham Barron OAM, Greg Johnson, Camellia Show chair Kevin Cotterell and Jan Johnson (Heritage Bank)

Those events include the much-awaited naming of this year’s Toowoomba Winter Garden and the official Queensland re-launch of a heritage camellia. President Kevin Cotterell said, “The Camellia Show Committee is over the moon with the way in which the show has grown in reputation across the nation”.

“Toowoomba is internationally renowned as “The Garden City” and that’s why more and more visitors come here. There is nothing more fulfilling than taking in our abundant gardens and attractions, plus the goodwill of our community over a beautiful Toowoomba winter weekend.”

As well as a spectacular display of beautiful camellias, the event will boast an expansive Garden Expo with over 40 exhibitors showing a range of plants and products. There’ll be non-stop entertainment; combined car club displays and art, craft and local produce.

Inspirational speakers on camellias, gardening and horticulture include award-wining Dr Stephen Utick, “Gardening for the Good Life’s” Clare Bickle and the “Garden Guru” Phil Dudman, from ABC Gardening Australia.

Kevin Cotterell, Greg Johnson and Lyn Shailer

Committee member Greg Johnson, who is no stranger to colourful outfits, was again at his “floral best” for the launch. He said, “I just love being involved with this event †happy people from near and far, garden lovers all and proceeds to our beloved Toowoomba Hospice. Everyone wins!”

Toowoomba Hospice Promotions and Fundraising Manager, Mark Munro added, “We’re very excited about the 2018 event. Staging Queensland’s largest camellia show in Toowoomba is great for our dedicated gardeners, for tourism and our economy.”

 

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