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Feelin’ Dirty? Soap Up For Queensland!!!

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January 21, 2011

CAR/DOG WASH FUND RAISING EVENT FOR THE PREMIER’S DISASTER RELIEF APPEAL

At the WASH DEPOT on Wednesday 26th & Thursday 27th January 2011

We’ve all been affected by the floods that shook our town and changed our lives. Why not clean your car and/or pooch AND help us rebuild Queensland at the same time. So come along and get clean for Queensland!!!

The WASH DEPOT, located on the corner of Tor Street and Hursley Road, Newtown (near the Toowoomba Racecourse) will kindly donate their total sales (excl. GST) between 12.00AM Wednesday 26th (Australia Day) and midnight Thursday 27th January 2011 to the Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal.

The Wash Depot is open 24/7, but stunning local ladies in their bikinis and Wash Depot staff will be available to assist from 7.30AM until 5.00PM on both Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th.

Facilities include automatic and self-serve car washing, DIY car care (vacuuming and fragrances), dog washing and coffee. So get your cars and pooches clean folks and make the time before or after celebrating Australia Day to contribute to an authentic and needy cause.

Submitted by Nova
www.washdepot.com.au Toowoomba’s only 5 Star Rated Water Saver Car Wash

Salute to Jordan Rice in Song – Save Blake

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January 20, 2011

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Music by Barry David Butler â€“ Lyrics by Roger Antony Carter
Performed by Barry D. Butler

Barry David Butler hails from Sebring, Florida, USA. He tells us he has been singing and writing songs for many years. Barry tells us “From the moment I saw the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show many moons ago, I was off and running. I was always musical and able to make up melodies. I’ve always written the music and sang my own songs. As a matter of fact, I have never heard another person sing one of my songs and I’ve written over 500. I played in bands in the 1970’s and 1980’s and that was my major source of income.” In the past ten years, Barry has teamed up with lyricist Roger Antony Carter who resides in the United Kingdom. Roger wrote the words to ‘Save Blake” and is continuing to collaborate with Barry on an increasing total of songs.

Barry and Roger request anyone who appreciates or finds inspiration in their song to please donate to the Toowoomba Disaster Appeal or Grantham Flood Support.

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Pet Reconnect for Flood Affected Owners

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January 18, 2011

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A dedicated WEBSITEÂ has been set up for all lost and found animals during the flood crisis which can be accessed by going to www.qldfloodanimals.weebly.com

So far we have 180 animals listed that have been directly affected by the Queensland Floods and the website has been accessed by over 3000 people in the last few days. It is the best chance for those trying to reunite with their animals.

Pet Reconnect.also has a FB page link at ….. http://www.facebook.com/pages/PET-Reconnect/133387260057638

We have had over 40 reuinions and are working closely with the RSPCA, The Qld Horse Council (who have us prominently on their front page) and are the govt sanctioned body for all horse issues – and Brisbane, Lockyer Valley/Ipswich and Rockhampton Councils who are all working closely with us.

The Website has up to date news on all flood issues related to animals and is linked to all relevant organisations, animal shelters, welfare groups etc.

We are continuing to write up lost and found posts from dozens of Facebook pages if people have not posted with us directly and have developed YOUTUBE videos (going to air this week) for all Lost and Founds on the website and have distributed 500+ flyers of the lost and found postings around the Brisbane/Ipswich Area.

Submitted by Julie Cook

Pet Reconnect

Mystery Person in Toowoomba Flood Photo Safe

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January 18, 2011

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The photoÂ below was received by a local police officer from a member of the public overlooking the floods from the Grand Central Shopping Centre, looking on to Dent Street, Toowoomba on Monday, 10th January.

Fears were held for the safety of the person in the water but police would now like to advise the media and members of the public that the person was found safe and well. After extensive enquiries police have ascertained the teenage girl was rescued by a member of the public further downstream, and has requested she remain anonymous.

Eighteen people have died in the flash floods that swept through Toowoomba and the Lockyer Valley, mostly in or nearÂ Grantham. Floodwaters near Ipswich have claimed the lives of a man and a four-year-old boy.

Grave fears are held by police for another missing 12 people, believed to be from two families in the Lockyer Valley.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Toowoomba Police as soon as possible on 46 316 333 or Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.

Crime Stoppers is a charitable community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.

Help Grantham, Withcott & Murphy’s Creek People Find Possessions

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January 17, 2011

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Facebook pages were turning up saying they had found photo albums and so forth and they would like to give it back to the rightful owners.

Many possessions were swept from homes by flood waters and are now being found scattered over the countryside as waters recede

This site will help people communicate and be easy for people to locate. You may put in photos, descriptions and information on the area it was found.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_157097224341893&ap=1

Local members of the community will be helping as well to see if we can get precious items home.

A lot of people down here in the Lockyer Valley have nothing left. And the things they miss the most is their favourite stubby cooler, or their wedding photos. It doesn’t matter how small or big, list the item.

This site is designed for everyone to share and communicate. The only problem with this site is people need to know it is there for it to work (it’s worth a try).

Kerry Anderson
kerrymulhall@hotmail.com

Queenslanders Asked To Remember Flood Victims

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January 17, 2011

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Queenslanders are being asked to observe a minute’s silence at 2.33pm today (Monday, 17th January) exactly one week on from the devastating flash flooding that brought death and destruction to Toowoomba and the nearby Lockyer Valley area.

Scott Bucholz, the Federal MP for Wright whose electorate covers the Valley says “Wherever you are, please stop for a minute and remember those innocent people who lost their lives simply because they were in the wrong place at the wrong time.”

The death toll stands at 18, mostly from LockyerValley communities. Police say grave fears are held for 14 others who remain missing from the Toowoomba/Lockyer Valley area.

Queensland Police Publish Names of Missing & Dead

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January 16, 2011

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People Listed as Missing in Queensland Floods.

http://www.facebook.com/notes/queensland-police-service/people-missing-after-queensland-floods-thebigwet-qldfloods/160641460650541

Please limit any comments out of respect for the families and friends of the deceased. The devastation of the disaster that has struck Queensland is no more apparent than when it claims a life…