FRASER COAST CENTRAL

BURRUM AREA MINES, SHAFTS & TUNNELS – MAPPING

ROD STAFFORD of the local area mining family/land holders

I had arranged to see Mr Stafford with maps of the entire burrum district relating to the coal interests his family had with the ownership of Howard Collieries who did a lot of the mining in the area.

It was described to me how the seams ran through the area and apparently went in a circular type radius probably as the nucleus being the dump area and going around in a circle through the current railway station area and towards the golf course and then in a circular motion along Burrum River Rd back towards Torbanlea and then back to Howard again.

These mines and shafts are old ones and have long since been filled in with only the occasional subsidence.

They are not and should not be a problem in most cases, however it is great to know about these workings in case they do become an issue.

The plans and maps are fragmented in some cases and will require some serious work to make them usable or desipherable .

I have organized a surveyor to volunteer his services to copy the plans and get them back to us in some form that perhaps we can structure some usable format from them.

These plans will then be available for access to the public, consultants and authorities to access for a small fee when searches are done etc when buying a property etc or planning developments in the area.

The chamber extends its thanks to the Stafford family for thier co-operation in supplying the necessary data from which we shall endeavour to amass the mapping guidelines to the mining history to this area.

At some stage we shall supplement this info with that from the mining department to assemble what we believe will be the most comprehensive old mines maps in the district.

WILL KEEP YOU POSTED WITH DEVELOPMENTS

Published by Henry Sapiecha 2nd June 2009

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MEETING OF THE MINDS FORM A REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP

Fraser Coast – Cooloola Coast – Bundaberg – Sunshine Coast

regions were represented. Project ‘GREET’

Burrum Chamber of Commerce president Mr Bill Goeswisch and the chambers publicity officer Henry Sapiecha were invited and attended a meeting called for a gathering of profiled members of the community who could best contribute to promoting a mindset of working together as a team to attract business, industry and tourism to this region generally with a regional job creation outcome.

The meeting was held at the TAFE Maryborough campus today 29th May 2009 from 10:30AM TO 12:30PM

Pauline Rees and Councillor O’Connel both had steered the discussions to relevant issues and maintained a focus on the agenda set prior to the meeting.

The subjects generally were revolving around:-

1…Job training and opportunities.

2…Tourism to the region.

3…Encouraging business to the areas we represent.

4…Cohesive & stimulating approach to promoting our region.

5…Application for a grant to promote the region.

A number of attendees spoke on areas of their expertise to the gathering and it was moved that a steering committee be formed as well as a project management committee to oversee the application of the principles so formulaated in these meetings of the minds.

Job Creation and opportunities as well as training options can be viewed and discussed at length at some upcoming events..

A…22nd July -Careers Expo – Maryborough

B…24th August- Hervey Bay Vacancies

C…9th Sept – Maryborough

Details of the minutes are available for the attendees and for those who need to know by contacting the organizers representative Dan Sanderson of the TAFE Maryborough

Your Burrum Chamber of Commerce member [yours truly] has been tentatively been appointed to the management committee [with other appointees ]and his credentials can be viewed by those who need to know.

Executive profiles of the executives can be viewed on the Burrum Chamber of Commerce web site at > www.burrumcc.org.au

WELL DONE ALL- IN UNITY WE HAVE STRENGTH

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Dear Members and Supporters,

SUNSUPER EMPLOYER SEMINAR

Specific topics to be discussed by Sunsuper, the ATO and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland include:

• Superannuation tips and traps from the ATO

• Award Modernisation — what the new award system will mean for your business

• New Information required on PAYG payment summaries from 1 July 2009

• A Sunsuper update including important information announced in the 2009 Federal budget

PLEASE CLICK HERE to download promotional flyer.

The Seminar will be run in Hervey Bay on Thursday, 28 May at the Hervey Bay Boat Club.

Received and published by Henry Sapiecha 15th May 2009

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BUSINESS & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
Saturday – 30 May

HOSTED BY THE FRASER COAST YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Please click here to download the information flyer for the upcoming Business & Personal Development Conference on 30 May.
For further information, please contact Ashley at ashley.jubinville@ghd.com.au

Regards,

Jeromy Bates
President
FCYC

Received and published by Henry Sapiecha 9th May 2009

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Have you booked your advertising in the 2009 Fraser Coast Community Services Directory & Resident Information Guide? DEADLINE – MONDAY 11 MAY Bay Connect will be producing the new 2009/2010 Community Services printed Directory for the Fraser Coast regional Council and would like to offer to all advertisers a choice of advertising packages offered this year. This book is the one council will use for the NEW RESIDENTS pack as well as being available at the information centres and community centres throughout the Fraser Coast. In previous years the production has been 10,000 copies. This year the production to cover the Fraser Coast region is 30,000 copies and will include Maryborough, Tiaro and Woocoo. Its the first book supplied by council and information centres to cover all needs for a new or even a existing resident of this area. The costs vary from $550.00 for a half banner ad up to $ 1870.00 for full page. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PACKAGE INFORMATION See page two of the Advertising Package Information for full costs and the 7 options from which to choose. The book is being redesigned to allow advertising on the bottom of each of the community services pages, which will have a better inpact on your advertising dollar. There will be of course the special single pages, half pages etc as before but stragetically placed for best viewing. We can also offer a plan of the book – for example – there is a parks and gardens section – perhaps if you had a landscaping business or a nursery you might like to place your ad there or a event page – perhaps a hire company or party planner might like that spot. If your business relates to the aged and aged care facilities, perhaps a banner ad within that section would be to your advantage.The front pages with all the council information still has ad placements even available. Have a look at the package we have prepared for you, and if you have any questions please feel free to ring me at the office or on my mobile ( 0409 269 260 -) and I can organise a consultant out to see you at a time suitable to you. If you feel you might like to confirm you place straight away, you can send a email or fill out the 2009 Booking form at the bottom of page 2 and even posted or faxed it to us. We will need your logo and possible artwork as soon thereafter for our graphic artist to prepare your ad for approval.We have till Mid may to slot in all the advertisers in the New residents booklet. We hope you will support the new style of magazine and at the same time support an unfunded – not for profit group – as this magazine is a way of continuing our program. Regards, Karen Chatfield Co-ordinator for Bay Connect Community Connect Fraser Coast Inc. Received and published by Henry Sapiecha 6th May 2009

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Press release

Crocodile seen at

Howard

Queensland

We have all heard the stories

about crocs  in the Burrum River

This salt water 12ft crocodile was photographed at the Old Bruce Highway outside the Python Jungle DPI approved fish hatchery and plant centre in Howard Qld.

Was it there to eat the fish being bred at the hatchery?

Did it come from the Burrum River only metres away? No..

Perhaps it was there to visit the other animal life-sized sculpture creations such as the big grey kangaroo with joey, the huge tortoise, the giant green frog, the cassowary family, the huge 12 ft komodo dragon, the lion and tiger cubs, the 8ft giraffe or the hideous ugly Fugly guard boar pig. You can come and visit these animals yourself at no charge.

Come and see this big salty

for yourself

They are for sale and others are available as well as fish for your dam like barramundi-silver perch-yellow belly-bass-murray cod and others and aquarium fish of many descriptions.

Go to>www.pythonjungle.com – then>products – then>life size f/g animals

Story released and published by Henry Sapiecha 1st May 2009

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Dear Members and Supporters,

Put your business in the Spotlight at the biggest social event of the Year

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
2 Gold
6 Silver
8 Bronze

Every year tickets to the Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce Ball sell out within days. Every year the Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce Ball receives consistent media coverage. Will 2009 be the year you use Hervey Bay’s biggest social event to showcase your business?

The Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce is searching for financial and in-kind assistance to deliver this continuously successful, high impact event.

Sponsors have the opportunity to showcase their business in the local media, event promotion material and in-person at the Ball itself. Attended by some of Hervey Bay’s most active business operators, this sponsorship opportunity ensures key messages are delivered to a knowledgeable and captive audience.

Only a limited number of sponsorship opportunities have been released. As a sponsor, this will ensure your presence is not diluted by competition. However, it also ensures that those who do not act quickly will miss out on this exciting opportunity.

The 2009 CMC Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce Ball is set to be held in the Peppers Ballroom on Saturday 5th September. This year the black tie event will take on the vibrancy and excitement of one of the world’s most renowned celebrations. Continuous entertainment by world-renowned performers will leave no room for denying the Ball’s rightful title as the biggest social event of the year.

Please click here to review the sponsorship packages and benefits.

To confirm your sponsorship or enquire about this proposal please do not hesitate to contact Pam Gregory on (07) 4194-4555 or mobile 0407-769-305. Alternatively you can email admin@herveybaychamber.asn.au

Caroline Vinson

Vice President

Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce

Contact: 0418-205-154

Published by Henry Sapiecha 1st May 2009

Publicity Officer Burrum Chamber of Commerce

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RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW

HERVEY BAY CHAMBER ”SPECIAL” BREAKFAST
at 6.45am for a 7.00am start on 27th May, 2009
at the Boat Club, Buccaneer Drive, Urangan Harbour

You are invited to join us for the first of only two annual Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce Keynote Breakfast’s with Australian sporting legend and corporate development expert Wayne Pearce.

Get a competitive edge in today’s rapidly changing business environment.

Whilst most members are aware of Wayne’s 20 year career as both a professional rugby league captain and coach, for almost 10 years Wayne has combined years of corporate experience and studies in psychology to create the Wayne Pearce Advantage.

CLICK HERE to download the overview and registration form.

Please note that CASH is not being accepted at the door, so all registrations must be faxed to 1300 886 993 using the registration form prior to 25 May.

For an investment of $50 for members and $70 for non members - you can’t afford to miss this great speaker.

RSVP’s must be received
before close of business Monday, 24 May 2009.

Any queries, email The Chamber Secretariat Sharon Philp on admin@herveybaychamber.asn.au or T: 0428 725 662

Published by Henry Sapiecha 1st May 2009

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Check them out and attend if you want to learn

‘Welcome Project’

Dear Members and Supporters,

Due to popular demand, there are now two

Welcome Fraser Coast sessions in May.

REMINDER – Have you registered yet?

Eden by the Bay has graciously agreed to sponsor WFC again in May.

There will be a morning and an evening session so that your whole team can attend.  (Each participant attends one session only.) Click here to download the flyer for the ”double header” in May!

Please join the 505 other participants who have enjoyed and benefited from The Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce Welcome Project.

If you are one of those happy participants, please pass this invitation to your contacts so they too can benefit.

Click here to download a registration form for our Morning Session:
Date: Tuesday, 5 May, 2009
Time: 8.30am – 10.30am
Where: Eden by the Bay, 350 The Esplanade, Scarness

And don’t forget…….if you would like to attend during the evening……

Click here to download a registration form for our Evening Session:
Date: Thursday, 7 May, 2009
Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Where: Eden By The Bay, 350 The Esplanade, Scarness

If you would like a little bit more information on what it involves, simply
- Click Here.

Now there’s no excuse – HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET?

Hope to see you and your team there!

Pauline Rees

Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce

Published by Henry Sapiecha 1st May 2009

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