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Mango Hill Australia Post removes Post Box

without consultation
News Federal Member, Luke

Howarth
has
promised
to write to Australia Post
to ascertain why this box
was removed without any
consultation with the local
community which had
campaigned to retain it
back in 2016.
Since 1986, the Mango Hill Progress Association has sought
to work with local community organizations and act as a This box at the Puma Service
constructive advocacy group to all levels of Government and station was one of only two
Business. In short, our Association can only be as effective as Post Boxes in Mango Hill
the range of committed volunteers who provide time, effort with the other box being
and ideas to continue our work of the past 3 decades. located at the Mango Hill
Marketplace and for which the Progress Association
campaigned to have installed over a two-year period.
Whilst it is understood that “times are changing”, the
sudden removal of this box which has stood in Mango
Hill for over 30 years (first at Kinsellas Road West and
then at Matilda/Puma Service Stations) reflects poorly on
Australia Post’s communications with the community.

Contact Membership Meetings

Website: www.mangohillprogress.org www.mangohillprogress.org/membership All local residents are welcome
Email: admin@mangohillprogress.org Family Membership is just $10/year. to attend the monthly meeting
Tennis Court Bookings: 07 3203-3121 Your membership supports our of the Association on the 3rd
Wednesday of the month at the
Hall Bookings and all other Enquiries: ability to advocate on behalf of the Mango Hill Village Community
Laurence Christie 07 3204 2020 Community! Centre at 7.30pm, Danzy
or 0415 342007 Buchanan Park, Chermside Rd,
Mango Hill.

Diary Notes Family Skate Night:
Halloween Theme

Sunday, 4th October KIDS: Special Prizes for Best
Outfits & Trick for a Treat
3.00pm Celebration of new Courts followed by Skate night will be a Halloween
5.30pm - Skate Night (Family Night) Theme event given it is the
Wednesday, 7th October week prior to the big night.
7.00pm - State Election Candidates Forum Come on down to the Tennis
Wednesday, 21st October Court (beside the hall in
7.30pm - Mango Hill Progress Meeting Chermside Road) and you will have a great night of family fun, music
and games for all who come along. All the usual Mango Hill favourites
will be there including the Limbo, Chocolate Frisbee & more.
Huge Sale of Collectables, bric-a-brac, books, Sunday – 4th October (5.30 – 8.00 pm)
furniture, clothes, linen, tools and much more Mango Hill Community Hall/Tennis Court
ALL WELCOME Bring skates, boards or roller blades.
WHERE: 29 Lamington Road, Mango Hill (If you do not have skates, some spare pairs are available)
WHEN: Friday 9th & Saturday 10th October
Sausage Sizzle, Pancakes, Drinks = All $1.00 ea
Gates open at 7am both days Free Tea/Coffee available for Mums and Dads
Cash and EFT available Enquiries: Laurence 3204-2020 - 0415 342 007
or email admin@mangohillprogress.org