MUCH LOVED FESTIVAL RETURNS… From left, Numurkah Foodbowl Festival committee members, Christy Culton, Gayle Buzza, Chris Sutton, Jamie Lea (Event Coordinator), Jenny Pickering, Nicky Goldsworthy, Barb Sinclair, Heather Stammers, Duncan McPherson and Lyn Barker. Photo: Julie Moore.
Something for everyone ENJOY a relaxing weekend of good food, wine, live music, workshops, local theatre and dance and bargains galore at Numurkah Foodbowl Festival, Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18. Catering to all tastes, the much-loved festival will feature food and
wine from some of the Goulburn and Murray Valley’s finest producers, as well as the famed Long Slow Brunch situated in the beautiful surrounds of the creek and gardens on Numurkah’s main street. For lovers of great, live music and the performing arts, the weekend
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will be packed with events. There’ll be an ‘Open Mic Night’ at the Shamrock Hotel, Jazz and Shiraz at Numurkah’s Golf and Bowls Club and the world premiere of Australian Playwright, Marien Dreyer’s production ‘Susie Knew’. Continued on page 23
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FRIDAY
Saturday
OCTOBER 17
OCTOBER 16 Open Mic Night
Lions Market
Shamrock Hotel 7pm Free admission
South Bank of Broken Creek 8.30am to 1.00pm Wander round the many and varied stalls all part of the local area market scene.
Join the Lake School tutors together with locals & performers for a blackboard event. Sing along & be entertained. Order a meal or just relax and listen. Walk up artists are welcome.
Melville Street Footpath Specials
Jazz and Shiraz
Numurkah Historical Society Museum
Numurkah Golf & Bowls Club 8pm FREE to view. Listen to great jazz classics while you sip on local Shiraz & tasting platters. Phone (03) 5862 3445
‘Susie Knew’ To be staged at the Numurkah Town Hall 7pm
The talented Numurkah Singers present the world premier. The play was written by well known Australian Playwright Marien Dreyer. The lost script was recently discovered. Tickets available from The Common Thread, or at the door.
9.00am to 2.00pm Extra special bargains from local shops and businesses in our single strip shopping centre. Grab a bargain and be entertained by street buskers.
10.30am to 3.30pm Cnr. Melville & Knox Streets. The Numurkah & District historical collection is housed in the double storey ex-bank building. Visit for scones & cuppa . Meet with the enthusiastic volunteers with a wealth of knowledge they are happy to share with you.
Taste of Sun Country on the Murray 11.30am to 2.00pm
Meander down Melville Street tasting a variety of snacks & food from food stalls. Our town centre, Newman Square will showcase producers from our area Farm Gate Trail. Taste local wine and cheese together with area Farmer’s Market produce. There will be rides and entertainment for the youngsters as well as Numurkah Lake School dancers and musicians. Tea and coffee is available with decadent cakes and slices at our bakeries, coffee shops and hotels.
Telegraph Hotel
12.30pm to 2.00pm Catch the lake school tutors jamming with our local talent. Enjoy the fun with the musicians. Enjoy a meal or a selection from the chef’s tapas.
Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18, 2015
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FUN | STREET FOOD BUSKERS | MUSIC | WINE
featuring local produce
sunday
Saturday Night
OCTOBER 18 OCTOBER 17 Long Slow Brunch in the Garden North Bank of Broken Creek • $60
Irish meets Italian Monichino Winery, Berrys Rd Katunga 7pm • $40
Berrys Road, Katunga Relax with Anna Sergi and her Irish Executive Chef for a wine and dining experience. Enjoy the music and the warmth and hospitality that Anna and staff are renowned for. Bookings to 5862 3458 or to Winery 5864 6452
A leisurely long table, long slow Brunch on the north bank of the Broken Creek. The Brunch is to feature local products in a sumptuous multi course dining experience. Relax with friends and enjoy all the wonderful food our region has to offer. Umbrellas for shade and music in the background. For booking, details and menu visit the Tourist Information Centre.
High Tea
St George’s Anglican Parish Hall 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Indulge yourself in a high tea with the Anglican Church ladies. A decadent array of cakes, tea and coffee.
‘Susie Knew’ Numurkah Singers final performance 2.30pm
Australian Play featuring the recently found script. Tickets available at the door.
All about the Celtic Music Workshops. How to join in for Festival Fun. Learn to play a Celtic Instrument, brush up or share your talents in a like minded, fun environment. Our experienced tutors will have you playing before the weekend is over. Workshops will be for Tin Whistle, Banjo, Guitar, Fiddle, Bodran, Mandolin, Dance and Singing, and will run from Friday to Sunday. Cost $125.00 Adult • Students $95 (Participant under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult).
Contact Marilyn Gourley MAC inc. mgourley@moira.vic.gov.au
festival booking & contacts For information on our area, booking, costs, tickets, slow brunch menu and any other assistance. Call into the Numurkah Love our Lifestyle Tourist Information Centre to speak with coordinators Jenny Pickering & Jamie Lea or a welcoming volunteer. 99 Melville Street Numurkah. p
5862 3458
www.foodbowlfestival.com.au
facebook.com/NumurkahFoodbowlFestival
Numurkah branch
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A brief history of Numurkah A RICH HISTORY… From its Shire Hall (top left) and old post office (top right) to its railway station (middle and bottom left) and many businesses lining its streets (bottom right), Numurkah has a rich history, which has helped it become the thriving township it is today. Photos: Supplied.
By Sarah Knight WHITE settlement began in Numurkah in 1834; after the region had been inhabited for many thousands of years prior, by the local Yorta Yorta Aboriginal people. It is thought that the word Numurkah is derived from an aboriginal word meaning ‘The Warshield’. Many explorers and settlers arrived in the years to follow, creating a number of sheep and cattle runs within the area, establishing Numurkah as the agricultural hub that it is now recognised as today. The township was surveyed and proclaimed as ‘Numurkah’ on February 8, 1875. The town’s post office was first opened on November 2, 1878 by Peter McCaskill; the post office/store/hotel served as the focal point of the community in the early days. As the township grew a large number of
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buildings, shops and hotels were established to meet the needs of the expanding community. By 1881, there were four hotels in the town; the Farmer’s Arms, the Commercial Hotel, the Royal Mail Hotel and The Globe – and the first newspaper, The Numurkah Standard, was established. In 1884, a second newspaper, The Guardian, was introduced to the town. 1881 also saw the extension of the railway to Numurkah and welcomed the first policeman and the first doctor. The Numurkah Agricultural Society was later established in 1887. After the second World War, many soldier settlers came to Numurkah to settle on farming blocks and the Numurkah War Memorial Hospital officially opened its doors on April 13, 1957; although there had been less formal private hospitals in town before this time.
Something for everyone Continued from page 19 VISITORS keen to grab a bargain can wander through the Lions Market on Saturday or take advantage of the ‘festival specials’ from the local traders on Melville Street, where there will also be a number of buskers providing more live entertainment from 9am to 2pm on Saturday. Festival Co-ordinator, Jamie Lea said, “Numurkah is well-known for its friendly hospitality, casual locals and laid-back atmosphere. The weekend is set to showcase the best that the town has to offer.
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“The committee has worked hard to put the festival together and we know there’ll be something for everyone, no matter what their tastes. We’ve seen great attendances in past years, so we’re anticipating another successful event this year.” The Numurkah Foodbowl Festival will be held from Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18, for more information, phone the Numurkah Tourist Information Centre on 5862 3458, ‘like’ Numurkah Foodbowl Festival’s Facebook page or visit www.foodbowlfestival.com.au
Workshops set to make some noise! IF you’ve ever wanted to learn to play a Celtic instrument; or just brush up your skills or share your talent, the ‘ Numurkah Lake School’ of Celtic Music Song and Dance is about to give you that very chance. Both children and adults will have the opportunity to learn the flute, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, ukulele, whistle, bodhran and guitar as well as sing and dance with workshops held across the weekend of the October 16 to 18, 2015. Moira Arts and Culture Inc. Chairman, Cr Alex Monk said, “MAC Inc. is pleased to be hosting the Numurkah ‘Lake School’ once again and we’re confident that this year promises to build on the success of last year’s event as it is coinciding with the Numurkah Foodbowl Festival and promises to have something for everyone. “A highlight of the program is the concert on Sunday, where workshop participants will come together to perform what they have learnt. “So if you have been thinking of learning a musical instrument and enjoy Celtic music then this is the perfect weekend for you.” Moira Arts and Culture Inc. will also be hosting several additional events including an ‘Open Mic Session’ from 7pm on Friday, October 16 at the Shamrock Hotel and on Saturday, October 17 at
LEARN TO PLAY CELTIC… The ‘Numurkah Lake School’ of Celtic Music Song and Dance can help you learn how to play a Celtic instrument. Photo: Supplied.
7pm visit the Numurkah Town Hall for a ‘Ceile;’ a tradition Celtic gathering of music, dance and song. The Grand Finale Concert will be held at the Senior Citizens Hub on Knox Street on Sunday, October 18
at 12:30pm, which is open to the community. All tickets are now on sale for the workshops and events through the Numurkah Visitor Information Centre on 5862 3458.
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