Local man travels 140km for essentials after one wrongful ban: 'How can this be right?'

Shopping for essentials should be an easy task for anyone in the community.

Travelling far for needed goods should not be an experience for seniors with limited transport capabilities.

However, in a bewildering twist of fate, one father found himself in a predicament that seems to defy logic.


After getting assaulted outside his local supermarket, 54-year-old horse rescuer David Maynard faces a year-long ban from the establishment.

The ban left him with no choice but to go on a 140 km journey to procure everyday essentials like milk.

The ban stemmed from an alleged altercation last 30 March involving Darryl Anthony Taylor, accused of theft, and another man, charged with assault.

On the day of the attack, Mr Maynard travelled to Tara for brunch when he claimed the two men stole his gold chain and Akubra hat.


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David Maynard, a dad of 10, now has to travel long distance after an unjust ban. Image Credit: Pexels/Kampus Production


Following the incident, Mr Maynard was taken to Tara Hospital with a broken rib and heart complications.

The men were charged in connection with the attack.

Yet, despite his injuries and the charges laid against his alleged assailants, he received a 'prohibition letter' from the supermarket, effectively barring him from the premises.


Confounded by the prohibition order, Mr Maynard questions the fairness of the situation, 'How can this be right?'

The unexpected ban from the only supermarket near his area forced him to travel to Chinchilla or even further to Dalby.

'I feel embarrassed to ask people to do my full shopping, so I've been relying on friends to grab milk, fish pieces, Weetbix, bread,' Mr Maynard expressed as he shared the inconvenience caused by his situation.

FoodWorks Tara declined to comment on the matter.

The chain's owners, Australian United Retailers, have yet to release a statement.


The charges against Dunlap and Taylor are set to be mentioned in Dalby Magistrates Court on 30 July.

Meanwhile, Mr Maynard, who runs a voluntary operation rescuing abandoned or retired horses, continues to be a pillar to the Tara community.

As a man who has dedicated his life to community service, his current situation became an irony among locals.

Mr Maynard's case raised questions about the treatment of victims after a crime and the broader implications for community access to essential services, especially in rural areas.
Key Takeaways

  • Tara local David Maynard received a ban from his local supermarket following an alleged assault by two locals.
  • As a result of the ban, Mr Maynard was forced to make a 140km round trip for essential groceries.
  • FoodWorks Tara has not provided a comment on Mr Maynard's situation.
  • The incident had significant personal impacts on Mr Maynard, who was known for his voluntary horse rescue operations in Tara.
What do you think of Mr Maynard's situation? How do you think communities can better support individuals in similar circumstances? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.
 
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Without getting nasty seek advise from legal aid or community lawyers.This is a basic denial of human rights.Threaten to sue .I realise you are in a sparsely populated area ,but the community lawyers will help you ,at least over the phone intially.
 
A victim is always left in the lurch no matter the reason. It is always the case in most happenings everywhere.
 
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I think Mr Maynard should take this issue up with his local member of Parliament. The MLA can find out the reasons for the exclusion and ensure that due process is followed. If Mr Maynard is in the clear, there can be no reason to exclude him from his local store.
 
How ridicules, the supermarket should be taken to task over this. Is click and collect an option but if I lived there I would do his shopping, take a phone and facetime so he can see the shelves.
 
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What happened to "innocent until proven guilty" or is this guilty until proven innocent? The local store should be ashamed of itself and they should not be making what could be construed as a legal judgement. They are not a court, they are a shop and the locals should boycott them where possible.
 
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How stupid is that store the community should get behind this man and complain to the store
 
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How stupid is that store the community should get behind this man and complain to the store
They did there was a poll done on a local group and 99% wonted him banned also many calls were made to have him banned by people in the community
 
The original reporter of this article has already had to remove the names on this as the statement is a lie no charges of assault were ever laid .also he fails to report he's on bail for multiple assault charges 1 alleged asult to the mother of the autistic man mentioned and alleged assault whiles armed to the other perso mentioned and is not a registered rescue and has been reported to dpi multiple times for alleged animal neglect. I will be looking at taking this further for defamation as people listed I'm this uninformed article are all current crown witness and are protected under the bail act not one person mentioned was contacted about this and the CCTV footage shows a fight that this person started
Hey? This incident was reported in The Daily Mail on 3 July 2024 and states:-

David Maynard, 54, a local horse rescuer who lives near Tara in Queensland's Western Downs, told police he was robbed in broad daylight outside FoodWorks on March 30.

Firstly, are you going to take The Daily Mail to task as well?

Secondly, the incident took place OUTSIDE of the FoodWorks premises and has absolutely nothing to do with them. The ban notice has been wrongly "enforced" as it was not witnessed by a police officer present.

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something is not right here it seem the victim of assault is banned when his assailants are free to go to the store obviously more to it than what’s being said be interesting to hear the stores version but then there saying nothing a lot more t

Hey? This incident was reported in The Daily Mail on 3 July 2024 and states:-

David Maynard, 54, a local horse rescuer who lives near Tara in Queensland's Western Downs, told police he was robbed in broad daylight outside FoodWorks on March 30.

Firstly, are you going to take The Daily Mail to task as well?

Secondly, the incident took place OUTSIDE of the FoodWorks premises and has absolutely nothing to do with them. The ban notice has been wrongly "enforced" as it was not witnessed by a police officer present.

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Foodworks has every legal right to ban anyone for violence the issue hear is he has not told the hole truth about what happened
 

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