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Re: National OzSTOC Rally 2015 Toowoomba QLD 20th to 23rd of March
« Reply #725 on: March 29, 2015, 06:53:07 PM »
Did anyone else notice an abnormal amount of traffic light cameras in Toowoomba? Seemed every light I went through fired off my TomTom alert
 

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« Reply #726 on: March 29, 2015, 06:53:39 PM »
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Re: National OzSTOC Rally 2015 Toowoomba QLD 20th to 23rd of March
« Reply #727 on: March 29, 2015, 06:59:51 PM »
Did anyone else notice an abnormal amount of traffic light cameras in Toowoomba? Seemed every light I went through fired off my TomTom alert

Lots of hoons and scoff-laws up there.    :OldMan

If I lived in a relatively small city with that many traffic lights, I think I'd get tired of stopping every block for red lights, especially in the middle of the night/ early morning.
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Re: National OzSTOC Rally 2015 Toowoomba QLD 20th to 23rd of March
« Reply #728 on: March 29, 2015, 08:21:49 PM »
We don't want any southern Bogans coming up here and tearing up our streets and wearing them out... Next you'll try and convince us to adopt daylight saving and fade our curtains with that extra hour of sunshine....where  we're onto you guys....  :well


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Re: National OzSTOC Rally 2015 Toowoomba QLD 20th to 23rd of March
« Reply #729 on: March 30, 2015, 04:42:23 PM »
Hope all made it home safely :like

Man killed in Toowoomba region motorcycle crash
UPDATE: Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred yesterday near Emu Creek.

Between 4.30pm and 5pm a motorcycle and a white sedan crashed while travelling in opposite directions on Pierces Creek Rd, between Brothers Rd and Woolshed Rd near Emu Creek north of Crows Nest.

The male motorcycle rider, believed to be in his 50s and travelling with a group of riders died at the scene.

The 28-year-old female driver of the sedan was transported to Toowoomba Hospital with minor chest injuries.

Another man in his 50s was also taken to Toowoomba Hospital suffering emotional stress from the incident.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

EARLIER: A motorcycle rider was fatally injured yesterday afternoon about 4.30pm when the bike he was riding collided with a car.

Officers from the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service attended the scene on Blackbutt Range Rd at Emu Ck just north of Crows Nest.

A spokesperson said State Emergency Service staff were still at the scene late last night.

I can provide an update on this crash.  The deceased was Andrew H (from Melbourne Western suburbs).  He was one of the six friends Derek and I were meeting at Esk on Saturday 21 March. 

After a night in Esk and two at Rainbow Beach, we were heading for a night at Crows Nest when the crash occurred.  None of us witnessed the crash, so we don't know what really happened.  The Police have told us that it was a high speed head-on and Andrew was most likely killed instantly - we take that to mean he didn't suffer. 

Andrew is survived by his wife Karen (no kids), our thoughts and prayers are with her.

RIP Andrew

The other 50 yo taken to hospital was one of the other riders, he was first on the scene and tried to help until emergency service personnel attended, he took things pretty hard at the time, but is okay now.
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Re: National OzSTOC Rally 2015 Toowoomba QLD 20th to 23rd of March
« Reply #730 on: March 30, 2015, 05:12:36 PM »
RIP Andrew & condolences to Karen and his family & friends
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Re: National OzSTOC Rally 2015 Toowoomba QLD 20th to 23rd of March
« Reply #731 on: March 30, 2015, 05:18:06 PM »
Williamson, I'm so sorry to hear that you've lost a friend in such tragic circumstances.
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Re: National OzSTOC Rally 2015 Toowoomba QLD 20th to 23rd of March
« Reply #732 on: March 30, 2015, 05:53:38 PM »
Thank you for advising us of this tragic accident, it must be hard for all of the riders with that group. My condolences to the family and those close friends around him.
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Re: National OzSTOC Rally 2015 Toowoomba QLD 20th to 23rd of March
« Reply #733 on: March 30, 2015, 07:01:16 PM »
RIP Andrew & condolences to Karen and his family & friends
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Re: National OzSTOC Rally 2015 Toowoomba QLD 20th to 23rd of March
« Reply #734 on: March 30, 2015, 08:20:13 PM »
Williamson, sorry to hear of the accident. Thats tough for family and friends to deal with. All the best


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Re: National OzSTOC Rally 2015 Toowoomba QLD 20th to 23rd of March
« Reply #735 on: March 30, 2015, 08:33:08 PM »
RIP Andrew and thoughts are with family and friends

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Re: National OzSTOC Rally 2015 Toowoomba QLD 20th to 23rd of March
« Reply #736 on: March 30, 2015, 08:39:14 PM »
Sorry to hear about your friend Williamson, my condolences to his family and friends. I hope the other rider works through his issues as well.
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Re: National OzSTOC Rally 2015 Toowoomba QLD 20th to 23rd of March
« Reply #737 on: March 30, 2015, 08:57:55 PM »
Even though it's already been said condolences to Andrews family and friends from the Red Centre.
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Re: National OzSTOC Rally 2015 Toowoomba QLD 20th to 23rd of March
« Reply #738 on: March 30, 2015, 09:21:34 PM »
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Re: National OzSTOC Rally 2015 Toowoomba QLD 20th to 23rd of March
« Reply #739 on: March 30, 2015, 10:58:01 PM »
RIP. it's always sad to lose another rider. My thoughts are with you, Williamson, and all his family and friends.
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Re: National OzSTOC Rally 2015 Toowoomba QLD 20th to 23rd of March
« Reply #740 on: March 30, 2015, 11:03:44 PM »
Rip keep rideing in the sky Andrew
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Re: National OzSTOC Rally 2015 Toowoomba QLD 20th to 23rd of March
« Reply #741 on: March 31, 2015, 07:03:25 AM »
I can provide an update on this crash.  The deceased was Andrew H (from Melbourne Western suburbs).  He was one of the six friends Derek and I were meeting at Esk on Saturday 21 March. 

Oh wow sorry to hear mate.
 

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Re: National OzSTOC Rally 2015 Toowoomba QLD 20th to 23rd of March
« Reply #742 on: March 31, 2015, 08:04:46 AM »
All has been said except when you remember him remember him in full flight doing one of the things he loved.
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Re: National OzSTOC Rally 2015 Toowoomba QLD 20th to 23rd of March
« Reply #743 on: March 31, 2015, 10:37:00 AM »
Its a tragedy that's for sure. Condolences to Andrews Family and Friends
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Re: National OzSTOC Rally 2015 Toowoomba QLD 20th to 23rd of March
« Reply #744 on: March 31, 2015, 11:10:26 AM »
At least he was doing something he loved  RIP
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Re: National OzSTOC Rally 2015 Toowoomba QLD 20th to 23rd of March
« Reply #745 on: March 31, 2015, 09:11:08 PM »
Condolences from Teela and I, all has been said above.

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Re: National OzSTOC Rally 2015 Toowoomba QLD 20th to 23rd of March
« Reply #746 on: April 01, 2015, 06:49:12 PM »
2015 National Rally pins that didn't arrive in time for Toowoomba have now been received. Chris and I will post these out to the rally attendees who paid for a rally pack over the next week.

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Re: National OzSTOC Rally 2015 Toowoomba QLD 20th to 23rd of March
« Reply #747 on: April 01, 2015, 07:58:13 PM »
RIP Andrew & condolences to Karen and his family & friends
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Re: National OzSTOC Rally 2015 Toowoomba QLD 20th to 23rd of March
« Reply #748 on: April 01, 2015, 08:09:28 PM »
Thanks Pockey :-)
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Re: National OzSTOC Rally 2015 Toowoomba QLD 20th to 23rd of March
« Reply #749 on: April 03, 2015, 01:28:00 PM »
Any chance of purchasing more of the rally patches? Would like one or two more for other jackets.
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