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CLERMONT RAG
FRIDAY, 5 FEBRUARY 2021
CLERMONT RESIDENTS AMONG THE THIRTEEN TAKE TRUE BLUE
PLEDGE DURING AUSTRALIA DAY CEREMONY
Thirteen new citizens, including three in “Being part of the ceremony to welcome our
Clermont, have been warmly welcomed to the new citizens is a real privilege and we are thrilled
Isaac region during a special Australia Day to help them embark on this exciting new
ceremony at Moranbah Community Centre. journey in their lives,” Mayor Baker said.
Gathering with friends and family to share this “They have all undertaken a journey much
exceptional milestone, the new Australians greater than most of us could imagine.
proudly took the pledge on Tuesday, 26 January “The process can take some people several
2021. years to bring to fruition.
The citizens who took the oath hailed from “I congratulate them for their commitment,
the Philippines, United Kingdom, India, Czech persistence and desire to be officially
Republic and Fiji. recognised as an Australian.”
Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker said The new citizens are Daisy Jane Sacare
citizenship ceremonies provided a wonderful Caotivo (Philippines), Emma Jayne Goodman
opportunity to celebrate and honour the rich (United Kingdom), Harmanvir Kaur from
diversity of cultures that exists within the Isaac (India), Mudrabahen Balvantbhai Patel (India),
region and the nation. Alma Tuyan Siatrez (Philippines) and Petra
Pictured: Clermont resident and new Australian citizen, Emma Continued next page...
Jayne Goodman and Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker
at the Australia Day ceremony last week.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
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THIRTEEN TAKE TRUE BLUE PLEDGE DURING AUSTRALIA DAY CEREMONY
CONT’D
Vokoun (Czech Republic), along with a family of
seven from Fiji who celebrated becoming new
citizens together. They are Rodney Dan, Harieta
Loloma Bernadette Suliana, Marseu Joseph
Sosefo Suliana, Mikayla Lanette Margaret Mary
Suliana, Paul Atunaisa Vukialau Suliana, Rodney
Atumurirava John Kaurasi Suliana and Bernadette
Lowata Manu Kaufuti.
Isaac Regional Council, under direction of the
Department of Home Affairs, conducts Australian
Citizenship Ceremonies throughout the year for Pictured: Clermont resident and new Australian citizen, Alma
Siatrez and Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker.
registered applicants.
Australian citizenship represents commitment
to Australia and its people, the values we share
and our common future. Since the first Australian
citizenship ceremony was hosted in 1949, more
than four and a half million people have chosen to
become Australian citizens.
Any persons interested in becoming an Australian
Citizen should contact the Department of Home
Affairs on 131 881 during office hours from 8.30am
to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. For more details,
visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au/citizenship-ceremonies Pictured: Clermont resident and new Australian citizen, Petra
Vokoun and Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker and Isaac
or call 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227). Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker.
RESILIENCE SHINES AT 2021 ISAAC REGION AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS
A Middlemount woman who embodies the Mayor Baker, who attended local Australia Day
region’s passion for netball and community events in Dysart, Middlemount and Moranbah,
resilience has been named the 2021 Isaac said the award winners were worthy recipients.
Region Citizen of the Year during Australia Day “Every single award winner plays an integral part in
celebrations on Tuesday. the community and creates a positive difference
Kim Lennane, also an avid photographer and to the lives of those around them,” Mayor Baker
founder of the Middlemount Bush Santa, received said.
the award from Isaac Regional Council Mayor “We are region rich in resources, but we are also
Anne Baker in Middlemount. blessed with the greatest resource of all - our
Dysart’s Crystal-Rose Madelene Paul, a high- people, especially through 2020 – what a tough
achieving marvel through her academic, sporting year with COVID but we’re making it through
and community work, was named Young Citizen together.
of the Year. “We heard about people who donate their time
Event of the Year went to organisers of the to bring sport, arts and culture to our region. We
Moranbah Miners’ Memorial and Driveways at heard about organisations and individuals that
Dusk and the Isaac Community Chest corporate have raised thousands for charities.
contributors took out the Corporate Community “We heard about resilient and hardworking
Contribution at the awards. people that personify the spirit of Isaac through
This was a joint partnership between Anglo their passion and work and so many more.
American, BHP, Civeo, South 32/Aquila Resources “It is people like these who make me proud to be
and Isaac Regional Council. in Isaac. Congratulations to each of our nominees
and winners - your hard work and passion is truly Community Award Winner
inspiring.” Moranbah Individual Morgan
The 2021 Australia Day Awards is an Isaac Medallion for Stockwell
Achievement
Regional Council event assisted by the Australian
Government through the National Australia Day Individual Rhondda
Medallion for Witherspoon
Council. Sport
Individual Mark Hollands
2021 ISAAC AUSTRALIA DAY REGIONAL AWARD Medallion for Arts
WINNERS: and Culture
Award Winner Community Mayor’s Award Desley Kerr
Citizen of the Year Kim Lennane Middlemount Group Medallion John Allen
for Achievement Memorial Golf
Young Citizen of the Crystal-Rose Dysart Day
Year Madelene Paul
Group Medallion Moranbah
Event of the Year Moranbah Miners’ Moranbah for Sport Bulldogs
Memorial and Australian
Driveways at Dusk Football Club –
under 12 Derby
Corporate Isaac Community Isaac region Blue vs White
Community Chest corporate
Contribution contributors – Group Medallion Moranbah State
Anglo American, for Arts and School Book
BHP, Civeo, Culture Week Parade
South32/Aquila
Resources and Community Focus Sports
Isaac Regional Business and Remedial
Council Medallion Massage
Community Award Winner
2021 ISAAC AUSTRALIA DAY SPECIAL AWARDS:
St Lawrence Individual Mark Robertson
Award Winner Community Medallion for
Spirit Of Isaac Award 4RFM Moranbah Achievement
ELAM Joint winners for Mayor’s Award Mark Robertson
community response
to COVID
Community Award Winner
2021 ISAAC AUSTRALIA DAY LOCAL AWARD Nebo Individual Kate Hardwick
WINNERS Medallion for
Achievement
Community Award Winner
Individual Sue Gedda
Clermont Individual Medallion Elisha Parker Medallion for Arts
for Achievement and Culture
Individual Medallion Rhys Wood Mayor’s Award Kate Hardwick
for Sport
Group Medallion Nebo
Mayor’s Award Aaron Kleier for Sport Community
Fitness Inc
Group Medallion for International
Achievement Rural Women’s Group Medallion Nebo
Day Luncheon for Achievement Community Sport
and Recreation
Group Medallion for Kids Voice Club
Arts and Culture 2020
Community Award Winner
Carmila Individual Tammy Lando
Medallion for
Achievement
Individual Katherine Brock
Medallion for Arts
and Culture
Mayor’s Award Tammy Lando
Community Carmila Hotel
Business
Medallion
Group
Achievement
Medallion
for Arts and
Culture
awardee Kids
Voice 2020,
accepted
Kwan Chan
and Janis Group Achievement Medallion
Wong awardees Kimberley Dennis and
Elisha Parker of International Rural
Women’s Day Luncheon
Individual Achievement
Medallion awardee,
Elisha Parker
Cr Lyn Jones
TRAINEES LEARNING THE ROPES AT ISAAC REGIONAL COUNCIL
Nine people from across the region have begun
traineeships or apprenticeships with Isaac
Regional Council.
They have completed a two-day introduction to
Council structure, responsibilities and procedures,
and will now begin at least a year’s supervised
training.
Mayor Anne Baker said Council saw the annual
intake of trainees and apprentices as an important Pictured: Beginning traineeships or apprenticeships in 2021
responsibility. with Isaac Regional Council are (L-R): Brandon Goode, Kyle
Cherry, Jordan Pickering (Clermont), Amber Smith (Clermont),
“At the end of their training, some of these people Samantha Bailey, Renae Womal, Lavinnia Jones, Dylan Little and
Tessa Smith (Clermont).
will join Council and some will move to other
positions in government or private enterprise,” “We hope they all find this an enriching experience
Mayor Baker said. that prepares them for a satisfying career ahead.
“This program helps bring bright people into “The role of the Isaac Regional Council is to
Council and potentially begin them on a lifelong provide facilities throughout the region in an
career in local government. effective and efficient manner, and to encourage
“Council is also a major employer and we see it as strategic and sustainable development of the area
a social responsibility to help train administrative for the benefit of all citizens.
staff and tradespeople in the region.” “That is a role we take very seriously and carry out
Isaac Regional Council CEO Gary Stevenson, very conscientiously. Working in Council, these
PSM, said this year’s intake comprised seven people will be helping to provide the amenities
administrative trainees and two apprentices, one and services that people need in their local
in carpentry and one in plumbing. communities every day.
“The traineeships generally run for approximately “They will be improving people’s lives. That is a
12 months and obviously apprenticeships longer,” very satisfying and very rewarding role.”
Mr Stevenson said.
ISAAC COUNCIL TO COMMENCE RECRUITMENT PROCESS FOR NEW CEO
Isaac Regional Council will this month understands Gary has made the decision to step
commence the process to recruit a new Chief away and spend more time with his family.
Executive Officer. “Gary has brought a high level of professionalism
Isaac Regional Mayor Anne Baker said this was to the role and his trusted advice has been
part of an orderly transition plan initiated after instrumental in shaping the future direction of our
current CEO Gary Stevenson, PSM, advised Council and our Region.”
Council early last year he planned to step down by Mayor Baker said Council would commence a
mid-2021. nationwide recruitment process later this month.
“Gary joined Isaac Regional Council as CEO in “This may not necessarily be a quick or easy
2016 and has guided the organisation through process but we will look to have a new CEO in
significant challenges and milestones during his place by mid-year.” Mayor Baker said.
time with us, including of course the impacts of
the COVID-19 pandemic across our communities,” “I envisage there will be a handover transition
Mayor Baker said. period once the new CEO is appointed before we
finally farewell Gary.”
“Council is very reluctant to see him go but
ISAAC ADOPTS SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY POLICY Isaac Regional Council has adopted a new social be applied in Council’s dealings with, for example, sustainability policy. resource companies and the State and Federal “This is a very important policy for our Governments. communities,” Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne “We want to ensure the economic success for the Baker said. region also leads to sustainable social outcomes. “Council aims to achieve the greatest possible “Council is not satisfied with a ‘business as usual’ social benefit from development in the Isaac approach to social development. We will apply Region and this new policy will help us achieve the new policy to decision-making in the next that goal. generation of major project approvals and seek to “It represents a contemporary position on social genuinely fulfil policy and regulatory goals of social sustainability in Isaac Regional Council’s dealings sustainability. on major projects approvals processes, works and “Council has adopted a new over-arching policy services, in forward planning for infrastructure, and on social sustainability and this will now be further in Council’s own activities and services. developed for use in future discussions with “Council has reviewed its approach to ensuring industry and government. the greatest possible benefits – sustainable social “Adoption of this policy is an important step in the benefits – for Isaac communities and developed process and Isaac communities will see a lot more this new policy. about this policy as it is further developed and “It reflects ‘world’s best practice’ principles and will applied throughout the year.” STRATEGIC PILOT PLAN ADOPTED TO COMBAT ILLEGAL DUMPING Isaac Regional Council has adopted a 12-month pilot in community attitudes and behaviours to prevent plan to examine motivations for illegal dumping in illegal dumping, and reduce the social, environmental, the region. health and financial impact of illegal dumping. Mayor Anne Baker said the plan is to deal with the root “We need to reduce perceived financial benefits in causes rather than the results of illegal dumping. illegal dumping, increase the risks of getting caught, “Illegal dumping includes bags of household rubbish make access to illegal dumping sites more difficult, and and garden waste as well as items such as whitegoods, reduce people’s reasons for dumping illegally. furniture and abandoned cars,” she said. “Our strategy is to make illegal dumping less “It includes commercial or larger scale deposits of attractive by using those illegal dumping intervention construction and demolition materials, car tyres and mechanisms. It’s time to stop the excuses and we need hazardous waste. So, when you see it, stop it by calling everyone to spread the word.” 1300 ISAACS. Let’s keep Isaac tidy! For more information call Council’s Customer Service “Our aim is to minimise the incidence of illegal Centre available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1300 dumping in the region, drive positive long-term change ISAACS (1300 472 227). PUBLIC NOTICES HAVE YOUR SAY ON ILLEGAL DUMPING There has been an increase of illegal dumping in the dump their waste illegally. region and Isaac Regional Council needs everyone’s To help Council better understand and prevent illegal assistance to prevent and reduce this anti-social dumping and littering, please take part in our survey behaviour. via: https://bit.ly/3ateD9e Complete the survey and These actions impact on our local communities, as well go in the draw to win one of three $50 Shop Isaac gift as our open spaces. cards. On a larger scale, domestic and commercial waste Have your say by 12 February 2021 by clicking on the illegally dumped by the trailer and truck load, leaves illegal dumping icon at https://speakup.isaac.qld.gov. the clean-up and costs to others. au. Although most residents do the right thing and dispose Your feedback is vital in curbing illegal dumping of waste responsibly, a small minority of the community behaviour.
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QUILTERS GROUP INC. AGM SPORTS NEWS
Thursday 18 February 2021 at 10:30am GOLF NEWS
Clubrooms, 76 Capricorn St, Clermont Sunday 31 January
Played a Stableford.
The winner was R. Jennings and runner-up was M.
All members past, present and new Lestone.
are welcome! Next Sunday is Opening Day and it will be a 4bbb
Medley draw for partners.
Enquiries: Helen Olsen 0403 198 305
SSAA CLERMONT BRANCH
The SSAA Clermont Branch shoot on the first and third
Clermont Race Club Inc. Sunday of every month. Arrive at range at 9.30am and
commence shooting at 10am. Anyone who is interested
General Meeting to be held on in shooting rifles or pistols is welcome to attend.
Saturday, 13 February 2021 You can also find us on Facebook @SSAA Clermont
4pm at the race track. Branch Inc.
All interested persons welcome to CLERMONT CLAY TARGET
Clermont Clay Target shoot the fourth Sunday of the
come along and see what the Club has
month.
planned for 2021.
If anyone would like to give it a go just turn up, or call
Allison on 0427 792 562 or Andrew on 0419 968 577.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES
UNITING CHURCH Regular events:
Contact: Heather James 0429 641 897 Mainly Music (0-5 years): Thursdays, 9.15am
Address: Cnr Capella and Box Streets Horse Riding: Wednesdays, 4pm - 5.30pm
Website: clermontcapellauc.org.au CLAW Youth: Fridays, 7pm - 9pm
Kids Club (primary aged): 2nd Friday of every month
NEW CREATION CHURCH CLERMONT (term time) 4pm-5.30pm
Service time: Sundays, 10:30am
Address: Scout Hall, Daintree Street MASSES FOR ST MARY’S PARISH
Ps Trevor and Roxanne Cole: 4983 3980 Saint Mary’s Church is closed for private worship
UNITED CHURCH OF GOD (UCG) ANGLICAN CHURCH SERVICES
CLERMONT ALL SAINTS’ CLERMONT
Service time: Every Sabbath (Saturdays) 2pm Service Times: Sunday, 21 February: Holy
Address: 80 Mimosa Street Communion 4pm
Contact: Ken Murray (Elder) 0487 408 889 All other Sundays, Morning Prayer at 9am
Website: ucg.org | beyondtoday.tv The Service on Easter Sunday, 4 April will be a service
of Holy Communion at 8am.
LIFE CHURCH Contact: Bob Polsen (Warden) 0427 831 676
Service time: Sundays, 9am Address: Cnr Daintree and Capricorn Streets
Address: 58 Capella Street www.facebook.com/clermontanglican
Office: Monday and Tuesday, 4983 2926
Ps Allan Kelly: 0417 095 918
PUBLIC NOTICES
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FOR INSPIRING WOMEN IN ISAAC AWARDS
Isaac Regional Council is now accepting Nominees will be recognised at International
nominations for the 2021 Inspiring Women in Isaac Women’s Day events in communities across the
Awards. region in early March.
Nominations are open from: Nominations can be completed online at speakup.
Monday, 1 February to Wednesday, 17 February isaac.qld.gov.au or forms can be collected from
2021 Council offices and libraries.
Via speakup.isaac.qld.gov.au If you require further information please contact
Council’s Customer Service Centre available 24
Celebrate the women who empower you, energise hours a day, 7 days a week on 1300 ISAACS (1300
you and make a positive difference to our region 472 227).
by nominating them as an inspiring woman or
young woman in Isaac for 2021.
1080 WILD DOG AND FERAL PIG BAITING PROGRAM 2021
Isaac Regional Council would like to advise all ‘Doggone’ factory baits are available outside of
eligible landholders that the baiting program for these times, orders must be made in advance and
2021 is scheduled as per the dates set out below. delivery is approximately three weeks from order
Round 1 – Monday 8 March 2021 to Thursday 1 date.
April 2021 ‘Doggone’ baits are supplied ‘at cost’ and are
A second round of baiting will be conducted available for purchase through Council.
to provide landholders with an opportunity to To book a date or for further information about
undertake further control of wild dog and feral this program please phone Lauryn Newton
pig populations. Currently this baiting period is on 4846 3767 or Council’s Customer Service
scheduled for the dates below. team available 24/7 on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472
Round 2 – Monday, 23 August 2021 to Friday, 11 227). Alternatively, you may email liveability.
September 2021 sustainability@isaac.qld.gov.au
CLERMONT WATER QUALITY, CAPRICORN ST RESERVOIR REFILL - 22 AND 23
JANUARY 2021
Isaac Regional Council acknowledges the five minutes or until the water becomes clear. It is
community’s concerns in relation to water recommended to discard the water on your lawn
discolouration following the refilling of the or garden.
Capricorn Street Reservoir on Friday, 22 January How to report a water issue
2021 and Saturday, 23 January 2021.
Council has a 24-hour response capability and
Council appreciates that the Clermont community encourages the community to report any water
are understandably concerned about water quality issues immediately to 1300 ISAACS
discolouration in the town water supply. We are (1300 472 227).
currently undertaking mains flushing to address
this issue. The community is entitled to quality drinking water
supply and Council shares this expectation, which
is why we are prioritising this issue and working to
What to do if you experience discoloured water resolve these water colour concerns.
The discoloured water, although undesirable, Council apologises for any inconvenience and
is safe to drink. Regular internal testing is thanks residents for their patience.
undertaken at the WTP and across the town If you require further information please contact
network in accordance with our Drinking Water Council’s Customer Service Centre available 24
Quality Management Plan. hours a day, 7 days a week on 1300 ISAACS
In the instance of experiencing discoloured water, (1300 472 227).
Council recommends flushing tap water for up to
PUBLIC NOTICES
FOOTPATH UPGRADE WORKS, CLERMONT
Isaac Regional Council is advising community • Tropic Street from Railway line crossing
members in Dysart and Clermont of upgrades to through Playfair Street to Francis street
footpaths in selected locations. intersection
Works for the footpaths are scheduled to occur • Installation of disability/pram ramps on existing
from: footpaths
6am to 6pm weekdays and 6am to 2pm Saturdays Pedestrians and motorists are advised to maintain
8 January 2021 to 30 April 2021 caution near work areas, abide by signage in place
Weather permitting at the site and follow the clearly marked and
The paths to be upgraded are outlined below: barricaded safe detours.
• Parts of Hoods Lagoon footpath The work is fully funded under the Federal
Government’s Local Roads and Community
• Francis Street extension of footpath from Infrastructure Grant Program.
Beatty Street intersection to Clermont Hospital
Council is delivering the footpath upgrades as part
• Monash Street from Tropic Street to Francis of Council’s commitment to promote community
Street intersection safety, health and wellbeing.
WATER MAIN INSTALLATION PROJECT, CLERMONT
Clermont residents are advised Isaac Regional noise and dust on site and will limit disruptions
Council will undertake the construction of a new where possible.
water pipeline along East Street and Lime Street Access to individual properties may be restricted
as part of Council’s commitment to improve water for short periods of time. Newlands Group will
service quality and delivery. make contact prior to work occurring.
What are we doing? Planned water outages will occur for only a short
The existing water mains have incurred a series of period of time during the cutover to the new water
breaks and has reached its end of life. main. Newlands Group will make contact prior
Council has engaged contractors Newlands Group to this occurring as residents and business may
to undertake the project which will construct new experience instances of dirty water following this
water mains to service the area. procedure. If this occurs Council recommends
flushing tap water for up to five minutes or until the
To improve the robustness of the water network water becomes clear.
the new mains will be upsized creating a ring main
to improve water security. Location of works
Safety fencing will be erected for pedestrians and
vehicles for the excavation and trenching, pipeline
installation and resurfacing of pavement.
When it is happening?
To minimise disruption to households these works
will be undertaken:
Mid-January 2021 to May 2021
Between 6.30am and 6pm Monday to Saturday
Sunday 8am to 4pm
What to expect
Footpaths and verge areas will be closed at
Report a problem
alternate times during construction. Pedestrians
should exercise caution around the work zone. We apologise for any inconvenience this may
cause and thank you for your patience and
Single lane closures, footpath and shoulder
understanding as this important work is carried out
closures and speed restrictions will continue to be
to improve water service quality and delivery. If you
used as required to ensure the safety of motorists,
have any inquiries or concerns, Newlands Group
pedestrians, and the workers.
can be contacted on (07) 4620 0000 or 0412 001
Residents can expect some noise and dust during 954. Alternatively, call Council’s Customer Service
certain activities. Newlands Group will monitor Centre on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227).PUBLIC NOTICES
COUNCIL’S WASTE SERVICES FEES AND CHARGES WASTE LEVY INCREASE
Isaac Regional Council wishes to advise the $110/tonne
community that Council’s Waste Services Fees and • Category 1 Reg Waste increase from $155 to
Charges are set to increase from 1 January 2021. $160/tonne
This is due to a delayed $5.00 increase to the The State Government Waste Levy increase was
Queensland State Government’s Waste Levy. postponed for six months due to COVID-19.
Waste Levy increases include: Council did not increase Fees and Charges for
• MSW/C&D/C&I increase from $75 to $80/ 2020/21.
tonne Please note, all fees and charges will remain
• Category 2 Reg Waste increase from $105 to inclusive of GST and levy.
DOMESTIC WASTE DISPOSAL GUIDELINES AT COUNCIL’S WASTE FACILITIES
Council would like to remind residents and of the waste you wish to dispose of and you’ll be
businesses that Council’s usual procedure is to directed to the dedicated disposal areas.
charge for the disposal or recycling of waste items Domestic waste delivered in a commercial vehicle
that are transported via private vehicles to Council will receive a charge, even if it originates from
Waste Management Facilities. a domestic residence. A commercial vehicle is
The exception to these charges is for domestic defined as any vehicle with a GVM > 4.5 tonne.
waste, which can be recycled or disposed of free of To check your eligibility, contact Council before
charge for all Isaac region residents. visiting any of Council’s Waste Management
This includes general household waste, recyclables, Facilities.
green waste, scrap metal, car batteries, old Council will charge for disposal of some items, even
computers and televisions. if they are transported by a domestic resident in
To be eligible, residents must deliver domestic a private vehicle. These items include fridges and
household waste from their own place of residence freezers, air conditioners, tyres, mattresses and
to any of Council’s Waste Management Facilities in construction and demolition waste.
a private vehicle such as a car, utes, and trailers. A list of Council’s fees and charges can be found
In line with State Government legislation, Council at Council’s website. Please note that Council
will record the domestic waste being delivered and facilities other than Greenhill accept EFTPOS
the details of the vehicle. No charge is incurred payments only.
regardless of how many visits the resident makes to For more information about Council’s Waste
the waste facility. Management Facilities, visit: isaac.qld.gov.au/
Upon arrival at any of Council’s Waste environment-water-waste/waste-management-
Management Facility sites, please advise the staff facilities
If you require further information please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre, available 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227).
Gary Stevenson PSM
Chief Executive Officer
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BE A LIBRARY LOVER
February is a month of romance and being a Our Junior Library Members not only have
library lover. access to books and DVDs but can use their
membership to access educational eresources
Curl up with a book by your favourite author,
online through the library link on the Isaac
borrow a romantic movie on a DVD, listen to
Council website.
an audiobook where the story takes you on a
journey to true love. Borrowing books can also help teach children
responsibility to look after books and return
If you don’t have anything planned for them by the due date.
Valentine’s Day, you can go on a blind date
with a library book.
***FREE WIFI***
BOOK IN FOR STORY TIME
• All Isaac Libraries offer free WIFI to visitors.
Clermont Story Time sessions still have
restricted numbers to ensure the sessions are • You can access up to 500mb of data per
Covid-safe. day via your smartphone, tablet or laptop.
It’s great for browsing and downloading
Each Story Time session is limited to 12 some of our fantastic online resources.
attendees, including adults and children and
bookings are essential to manage the number • Just search for the IRC Libraries network
of attendees per session. in your settings and follow the prompts to
register and log-in.
If you do book but know you will not be able
to attend the session that you booked, please • It’s available inside or outside the library so
contact your library if time permits so the you can maintain social distancing.
space/s can be reopened for a booking.
To book or for further information about Story
Time, please phone 4846 3746.
NEW BOOKS
New books in adult fiction large print books
include:
NEVER TOO YOUNG FOR LIBRARY • Love Struck by Bronwyn Sell
MEMBERSHIP • Red Dust Rebel by Eva Scott
Have you signed your child/children up for • Red Dirt Country by Fleur McDonald
library membership? • The Boundary Fence by Alissa Callen
Children are never too young to join the library.
• Choppy Water by Stuart Woods
A parent/guardian of the child needs to be a
library member!
Come and see your library team to be a Contributed by Laura Crichton, Clermont Library
member!CLERMONT HISTORICAL CENTRE
COOMBURRAGEE SLAB HUT BEING
REBORN
The Coomburragee Slab Hut is undergoing a rebirth
at the Clermont Historical Centre and will be back
on display later this year.
The iconic slab hut stood near the entrance of the
Clermont Historical Centre (formerly the Clermont
Museum) since the museum’s opening in 1988.
The slab hut was a fine example of how pioneers Coomburragee Hut photographed before
built a simple but sturdy dwelling from local timber. dismantle in 2019.
Billy Manuel originally built the slab hut on fall apart and become unsafe for people to walk in
Coomburragee in the Capella district in 1906. and around. The hut was dismantled mid-2019 so it
could be repaired and restored.
Clermont Historical Centre caretaker, Charlie
Stranks has undertaken to repair and rebuild
the Coomburragee Slab Hut. During the hut’s
dismantling, its roof was lifted off in one piece.
Charlie built a lifting frame underneath the roof to
stabilise and lift the roof. The roof and slabs were
stored in an area of the CHC’s grounds that was not
accessible to the public. Repairs and restoration of
the slab hut began in late 2020.
Coomburragee Hut photographed in its original
The ironbark timber for the hut’s repair and rebuild
location at the entrance to the Clermont Historical
Centre, 2016. was locally donated. Ironbark, Moreton Bay Ash
and Bloodwood were the timbers originally used to
When the Seymour family owned Coomburragee, build the hut. The ironbark will be used to make the
they donated the slab hut to the Clermont Historical uprights while the blackbutt will be an addition to
Society. John Benn and Brian Purdie dismantled the original slabs used. Charlie is doing the work with
the hut and brought it to Clermont. Charles Massey hand tools using handsaws, broad axes and adzes.
rebuilt the hut on an allotment in Playfair Street. It has been the main goal of the restoration to
It is believed there were plans to establish a museum incorporate as much of the original timber as
on this allotment and surrounding blocks. possible, using similar techniques that Billy Manuel
The hut was dismantled and stored on the Perrin employed when building the hut.
family’s property until it was rebuilt at the Clermont The roof and original slabs are being used but as
Museum by Peter Bird and council workers. some slabs had deteriorated so much that more slabs
Due to age and the weather, the slab hut began to had to be split to replace them.Log that the slabs were split out of. Two man saw used to cut posts to length.
Splitting slabs is a physical process but made easier
working with the wood’s grain. Explaining the
process of splitting a slab from a log, Charlie said
“You try to pick a straight grain log, find some of the
natural splits or cracks.”
“You work along these cracks with wedges to split
the slab out of the log.”
“If it is a big log and a lot of thickness of timber, you
can sometimes get two slabs out of the one slab.”
“Then the slabs have to be dressed up with a broad Stacked posts showing tenons.
axe and adze to make them suitable for the job,” he
said.
The uprights were
squared up from the
round logs and grooves
made to slot the slabs in.
Charlie used a power
saw to cut the grooves
into the uprights as it
was quicker than using a
chisel and hammer.
The ends of the slabs had
to be dressed down to
Splitting the slabs.
size to ensure a snug
fit. Rebuilding the hut is like a giant jigsaw puzzle.
He has laid the uprights and slabs of each wall
on the cement floor in a sectioned-off area of his Wall plate showing mortises.
workspace and every single upright and slab has
been match-marked and numbered. Two walls
have been completed. Once completed, the wall
is disassembled and stored until it is ready to be
reassembled on a new site.
Visitors to the CHC have been able to see the work
being done on restoring the hut and chat with
Charlie about it. The hut will be rebuilt on a site
between the Chiconi stables and vintage car shed to
create a walkthrough of the collection of Clermont’s
Laying out the end wall to make sure everything fits.
original old buildings.LIBRARY LOVERS’ MONTH
This February
Make a date during the month of love with your local library.
Here at Isaac Regional Council we have a full month of programs in February to help you
re-connect with your love of libraries and reading.
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Go on a Blind Date with Your comments will be won’t disappoint. (0-5yrs) and Valentine’s
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VISIT AN ISAAC LIBRARY NEAR YOU
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