Mannum mag 2016 issue 111

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April 2016

Mannum, South Australia 5238

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Mannum Paddle Steamers Dragon Boat Club e are proud to announce to the Mannum community we now have our own Dragon Boat Club, officially opened on February the 23rd 2016. We are welcoming new members of any age to come and join in, at the moment we have more women paddlers than men, so come on you guys – get your paddle on!

Come along and give it a try for regular fun and fitness or get on board with the more competitive members and work towards racing in future competitions. At this stage we have a group of about 20 people who alternate in attendance over 3 training sessions per week, depending on individual commitments.

Right now we have a training boat generously donated by the Dragon Boats of South Australia (DBSA) and will soon have a racing boat too! Training sessions are Wednesday and Friday mornings at 6:15 am, to be on the water by 6:30 am, and Sunday afternoons at 2 pm. We gather at the Murray Street ramp (across from Beachy’s Bottom Pub). Club meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month, the next one is scheduled for Tuesday 5th April at 7 pm, St Andrews Hall, 4 Adelaide Road. Please come along wherever we are gathering to learn more or just jump right in!

We are a flexible group and our aim is to have fun, build fitness and to create opportunities for community participation for everyone who would like to give dragon boat racing a go!

We are on the lookout for local sponsors – our club will happily promote your business. Most importantly in our humble beginnings we would like to thank our first major sponsor, Nigel Reichstein of

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our local True Value Hardware, always such a generous and helpful person to work with – thanks Nigel. A big thank you also goes to Kevin Taylor, from Sweet Affection. Kevin did a great job repairing and painting the training boat, and to the Australian Survivors Abreast (ASA) dragon boat club, for their helping hand to start up as a country club under their umbrella. We also very much appreciate Beachy’s offer of storage space, for not one but two boats, once the racing boat has arrived. Thanks Beachy, we know where to gather for a nice cold beverage or a delicious meal to celebrate after a hard week’s training! A special thank you to club coach, John Thompson, who took the opportunity to accept the offer of a boat; collected and transported the craft all the way from the city; started the process of seeking out paddlers and at this stage is our only trained ‘sweep’, therefore without John we couldn’t get out on the river at all. Thanks John – for making training interesting and fun too! For more information give John a call on 0403 044 947.

If you would like to get in the mood for dragon boating why not attend the Murray Bridge Masters Games on Saturday 16th April from 10 am to 4 pm at the rowing club on Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. For more information go online to Murray Bridge Masters Games. You may find a few Mannum Paddle Steamers watching the show and checking out the future competition! Hope to see you soon.

Deb Bates

Swan Reach Town Hall New Extensions ver 90 people attended the opening of the new extensions at the Swan Reach Town Hall on Friday 26th February.

Isobelle Campbell, Custodian of the Nganguraku People presented a ‘Welcome to Country’ and a ‘Smoking Ceremony’ with her family. Swan Reach will always hold a special place for her and her family. She said she was “extremely proud” to be doing her first ‘Welcome to Country’ in Swan Reach since her father. The late Richard Hunter was an Elder of the Nganguraku people.

John George, Chairman of the Swan Reach Progress Association thanked all the volunteers and contractors involved in the project to build a new meeting room, commercial kitchen, bar and toilet facilities and made special mention of Jeff Offler, Project Leader and Lyn and Lance Otto who had contributed to the project.

He also acknowledged Deputy Chair, Kay Schmid, and Jackie Pasfield for their tireless and dedicated work for the hall and the Swan Reach Country Music Festival, where proceeds have gone towards the hall extensions. Tim Whetstone MP officially opened the new extensions and commended the community for raising the funds to upgrade the hall, which will now be a centre point meeting place for the region.

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John George, Isobelle Campbell, Jeff Hall Councillor Mid Murray Council, Dave Burgess Mayor Mid Murray Council, Tim Whetstone MP and Russell Peate, CEO Mid Murray Council

Murraylands Fire Danger Season: Restrictions apply from 1st November 2015 until 15th April 2016. Information Hotline: 1300 362 361

Ageing in the Murraylands Calendars & Dates Church Services

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Mannum Area Easter Church Services

Letters to the Editor

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Deadline 22 April for publication in the May issue

The Mannum Show Rocks We are recent arrivals in Mannum and it is very nice to see a Country Show still going strong. A big thank you to those who keep it going with their time and hard work.

It was a fantastic day, with lots to see and do for all ages from the exhibits to the animals and much more.

The Ammusionist kept the kids laughing, the Malachai Frost Circus Show was very popular and the Sword Swallower had a super amazing act – hope to see him back next year.

Eagerly looking forward to next year’s show.

Kirsty Grazul

The Town Piano To think that anyone in their right mind would subject any musical instrument to the fickleness of nature’s extremes is totally incomprehensible.

That our once beautiful and admired “town piano” has ended its days in such circumstances defies all

logic.

That our Community College is now looking for such an instrument can only be regarded as “a crying shame”.

Leonore Nuske

Why China?

I have a question that I would like to put forward to the readers of the Mag and to the Mid Murray Council. As Council submit various monthly articles and reports, perhaps they could share their response in next month’s issue.

It has recently come to my attention that last year a contingency of council representatives including the Mayor of Mid Murray travelled to China on our behalf and that in April, will do so again.

My question is – How, in detail, does this serve the Communities of the Mid Murray and what is the cost?

I look forward to community feedback and Council response.

Lutheran: Mannum 7:30 pm HC; Sedan 7:30 pm HC Catholic: Murray Bridge 7 pm Uniting: at Cambrai 7 pm HC Baptist, Anglican and River Word Christian Centre: no service

Good Friday (25th)

Lutheran: Mannum 9 am HC; Bowhill 11 am HC; Milendella 9 am; Cambrai 11 am Catholic: Murray Bridge 10 am and 3 pm; Mannum 3 pm Uniting: at Baptist church, 9 am Baptist: 9 am (with Uniting) Anglican: 11 am (Mannum); 8:30 am (Mt Pleasant) River Word Christian Centre: 10 am (praise and celebration)

Holy Saturday (26th)

Seventh Day Adventist: Mannum 9:30 am, Sabbath School 11 am Catholic: Murray Bridge 8 pm

Easter Sunday (27th)

Lutheran: Mannum (at Arnold Park), 7 am (breakfast), 9 am (worship); Forster 9 am; Summerfield 11 am HC; Sedan 6.30 am HC (breakfast to follow) Catholic: Mannum 9:30 am; Murray Bridge 9:30 am Uniting: with Lutherans at Arnold Park Baptist: 10:30 am Anglican: 11 am (Mannum); 8 am (Mt Pleasant); 9:30 am (Mt Torrens) River Word Christian Centre: 10 am (celebration)

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea

by Shared Stitches of Mannum

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PASSOVER MEAL Come and experience the Passover: (Exodus 12)

Friday 15th April 2016, 6pm River Word Christian Centre

3 Greening Street, Mannum S.A. Paper note donation entry.

RSVP by 11/4/16 to John and Lesley Brown 0402 855 365

You are invited Monday 11th May, 10 am Mannum Football Club, Showgrounds, North Terrace Mannum As part of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, we are providing Morning Tea and a light Lunch.

Guest Speakers: from Aminya and from the Cancer Council Supplies available from: Miss Marples Craft Shoppe Trading Table – Raffle Draw – Door prizes Tickets at $12.50 must be prebought – limited to 100 Contact: Wendy 8569 2363 or Joan 8569 2469

St Andrews Fashion Parade and High Tea

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ollowing last year’s successful High Tea, this year’s event will take place on 2nd April commencing at 2:30 pm in the garden at 5 King George Street, weather permitting, or otherwise in St Andrews Hall.

Girls from Mannum Community College will model clothing of yesteryear along with more mature

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ladies who will model selected items from our ‘Thriftshop Range’.

Precious china and silverware will be used to serve carefully prepared sandwiches and cakes with tea and coffee at tables covered with handembroidered linen and lace.

There will be a raffle and some produce and clothing for sale.

Bookings are necessary as numbers are limited and tickets at $10 are available from Valorie Bottroff 8569 1370 or Berrie Skein 8569 2385 or other St Andrew’s members.

Last year $500 was donated to school chaplaincy at MCC from the proceeds of the day.

The viewpoints and opinions of the Authors and Artists that appear in Mannum Mag do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints of the Mannum Mag Editors, staff and/or affiliates. Mannum Mag assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions in the content of this publication.

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Mannum Waterfalls Environmental Management Plan s a part of a Diploma in Conservation and Land Management, I am required to develop an environmental management plan for a selected area. I have chosen the Mannum Waterfalls.

I grew up in Mannum and spent a lot of time at the Waterfalls. In my opinion this area is significantly undervalued. It could be a great destination for the community and tourists if more time and money were spent there. Developing a management plan will help in future funding applications for this site.

There are many aspects to the plan including historical, indigenous, fauna, flora, soil erosion and management, and others.

So, if anyone can provide any information and photographs relating to the Waterfalls and Reedy Creek area over the years, it would be much appreciated.

My Management Plan is due for submission by June 2016.

Information and photographs can be sent to me via email alex.emmins@sa.gov.au or aemmins89@gmail.com or via post.

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Alex Emmins PO Box 288, Tailem Bend SA 5260 To accommodate a wide range of comments, short letters have more chance of publication. Longer letters addressing important matters will not necessarily be excluded. In general, aim for about 100 to 150 words, or less. Letters must include contact details for verification.

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with Millie To workers in aged care support to remain at home are f you work with older people and twice as likely to experience it’s your calling and not just a depression as those who need less job, you’re quite likely to find it support.”

Alarmingly, the rates of both gets you down sometimes. You might feel their frustration, depression and anxiety among older anxiety, helplessness, anger; see people living in residential care are their bodies and perhaps minds shown to be much higher than that deteriorating and refusing to obey of the general population – around their will; find you’re annoyed with 35% or one in three residents. (As yourself for not always managing to an aside, just think what that has to really connect with the person say about us visiting family or inside, or for not having enough friends in residential care and patience or time with them. You jollying them along to be thankful might be rendered helpless by your for the care they are getting – when manager who does not take a that is not their opinion.)

Beyondblue’s Professional concern of yours seriously enough, especially if it’s something as big as Education to Aged Care (PEAC) suspecting a person is being abused online course includes videos of p h y s i c a l l y , m e n t a l l y a n d aged care professionals talking about how they got help when they financially.

Do you stop to reflect on what’s were struggling and how they keep happening with your own mental well, despite a sometimes challenging work environment. It is health?

Beyondblue might have a made up of seven, half-hour resource that is just right for such a modules and can be found at situation, and doesn’t require you www.beyondblue.org.au “By being able to recognise when to talk to someone else. They offer a free online course to help aged care people are struggling or at risk of workers, whether in residential or suicide, and knowing what steps to community care, recognise and take to support them, aged care manage depression and anxiety in workers can have a huge positive the older people they work with, impact on the mental health of while safeguarding their own those they care for”, Harman said.

And you will be much better mental health. equipped to help others if you are Beyondblue chief executive taking good care of yourself.

Georgie Harman said, “Research Millie shows around one in 10 older Sillie Millie says: Australians suffers from depression When you’re down and out and a similar number experiences Lift up your head and shout anxiety. But older people in the “I’M DOWN AND OUT”. community who are frail and need

with Mannum Interchurch Council esus often told stories about family farm, his father longs for his everyday events to demonstrate return. what God is like. Luke chapter 15 And eventually he does return. records the time he told a story Unsure of the reception he will often called “The Parable of the receive, the prodigal son considers Prodigal Son”, although it might his best option is to be granted a also be called “The Parable of the job as a hired labourer in his Loving Father”. father’s fields. He knows his father The setting for the story is the to be a good man and perhaps there countryside of Galilee, where most is just a little mercy left for him in of the population were farmers. The his father’s heart. Instead the son whole family worked on the farm, discovers an unrestrained ensuring that there was always outpouring of the father’s love. His someone from the family to work tattered rags are replaced with fine the land and provide for those who clothes, and the best calf is prepared were old or frail. To have honour for a huge party. was as prized as any possession, and Jesus told this parable when the honour came from behaving in a church leaders objected to him manner the community expected. associating with tax collectors and Among the most important of these other sinners. Like the older expectations was to honour one’s brother in this story, they refused parents. to recognise the prodigals of their In the story, the younger son day as members of God’s family and breaks with all that was deemed were offended that Jesus did. The honourable by demanding his share message could not be clearer. The of the family estate. He showed a tax collectors and sinners might be complete disregard for his family prodigal children, but they never and the wellbeing of his father and ceased to be children. God might be mother as they aged. To make disappointed by the harm they things even worse, he travels to a caused and disappointed by the foreign land where he blows all of choices they made, but not for one the money on wild living in a moment does God ever stop longing completely self-centred and reckless for them to return to him. Not for way. one moment did they cease to be the Everyone who listened to Jesus’ objects of his love. story would have expected the Whatever your situation, God father to completely cut off his son loves you and longs for you to come and treat him as dead. Yet no nearer to him.

Rev Colin Nieass matter how shamefully the son acts and the threat he causes to the

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“One in Worship” Praise and Worship Service Sunday 24th April from 7pm to 9pm

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Prayer Meetings for Mannum At the Baptist Church, William Street, Mannum, on the second Thursday of the month, 1:30 – 2:30 pm, and the third Wednesday at 7 pm.

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ome and be present in worship, bring life’s trials to His feet and enter into His presence.

Let the things of this world grow strangely dim as we meditate in the presence of God.

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River Word Christian Centre, 3 Greening Street, Mannum

Chairperson: Geoff Skein 8569 2385 Treasurer: Neville Bottroff 8569 1370 Editor/Pub: Keith Baldwin 8569 7304 Secretary: Carl Gross 8569 7392 editor.mannummag@aussiebb.com.au Volunteer to join the collators and folders Volunteer to join the proof reading group Carol Greening: 8569 1609 Peter Weir: 8569 2857 Web Site: http://sites.google.com/site/mannumcommunitymagazine

District Church Services for Mannum Congregations ANGLICAN 4 Adelaide Road. Ph: 0403 044 947 RIVER WORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE Greening Street. Ph: 8569 1333 Enquiries: Rev. John Thompson (john.thompson@hotmail.com.au) Mannum, Sundays 10:00 am Mannum, Sundays 10:30 am SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 17 King George St. Ph: 0433 734 037 BAPTIST William St. Enquiries: Rev. Colin Nieass 0432 141 637 Mannum, Saturdays 9:30 am, Sabbath School 11:00 am Mannum, Sundays 10:30 am UNITING Corner of Greening Street & Walker Avenue CATHOLIC Mau Street. Ph: 8531 1699 Enquiries: Minister Rev. Darren Lovell 0466 411 784 Mannum, Mass: 1st Sunday 9:30 am, all others 8:30 am or one of the Elders G Gobbett: 8569 1083 M Thomas: 8569 1005 G McInerney: 8569 2076 LUTHERAN 79 Cliff Street. Ph: 8569 2863 Mannum, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays 11 am, 2nd & 4th Sundays 9 am Mannum, Sundays 9:00 am, Sunday School 9:45 am during school terms. Everyone welcome.

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Mannum Progress Association Randell Street Working Bee

he Mannum Progress Association is currently in full swing with the organisation for the 2016 Truck and Ute Show to be held on Sunday 12th June.

As always, we rely on the generous support of volunteers and this year is no exception. People are needed to man entry gates, sell raffle tickets (on the day and specified days before the event) and helping with set up on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th. If you are able to give us some of your time please make contact by phoning me on 8569 2006.

Even though some of our key personnel from previous years will be absent, this year’s plans are well under way and others have stepped up to take over and we expect the day to be as successful as previous years.

Following the previous year’s success we have been able to donate $10,000 to the new helipad, which is most gratifying.

At our last meeting, after considering a suggestion from a Mannum resident, we started planning a working bee in Randell Street to clean up as necessary. This will be held on a week day (date and time to be arranged) and we would like to hear from anyone interested in taking part in this beautification of our main street. Cleaning gear will be provided.

Among the reasons for this undertaking is the point made about

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your shop front selling your business.

As a business owner, you probably put a lot of time and effort in to encouraging customers and increasing profit. But owners often neglect the first thing customers see – the shop or business front.

When it comes to attracting customers, the product you are selling often isn’t as important as the way you present it.

Keeping the shop/business front clean can say more about your business than costly marketing.

Are your windows clean, sills dusted, cobwebs removed, litter removed immediately, graffiti removed and footpaths swept regularly? Unfortunately not all owners or occupiers upkeep their premises to a good standard. Members of the Progress Association would like to help with above chores but would also like to invite community minded persons to be part of this.

Offers of help or suggestions can be directed to me by phone (8569 2006) or via email to carol@mannum marine.com.au.

The Mannum Progress Association wishes to help make Mannum a memorable place to visit.

Carol Greening, Chairperson Mannum Progress Association

Aminya Mid Murray Homes for the Aged uring February, occupancy at Aminya reached 100%. Since efforts of the Friends of Aminya Group in assisting with décor this milestone was achieved Aminya has continued to and items that support activities for residents in the unit. The receive referrals and enquiries at the rate of two per week. This contributions of Peter and Maxine Weber have been of particular has resulted in a waiting list being established. Although several value. of the people referred have obtained alternative accommodation Several vacancies have arisen at Aminya as a result of a and/or services, there is a clear need for further residential places. retirement and staff leaving the district. Over 40 applications The Board is waiting for advice on its recent application for ten were received for the advertised positions. Interviews have additional places. recently been undertaken and appointments are being processed.

The need for permanent accommodation has reduced Aminya’s All of the 28 independent living units operated by Aminya are capacity to provide on-going short-term respite services. An now occupied. All units are scheduled for inspection by the end on-going assessment of overall needs will occur with a view to of April. The results will support the 2016/17 budget achieving a balance between permanent and respite care. development for the units. Additional rainwater tanks have Recent minor works involving the establishment of a secure recently been installed bringing total capacity to over 100,000 memory support unit have been completed. The area is being litres. This will support the capture and use of rainwater around fitted out with a range of features that support the management of the gardens and grounds.

Glen W Cooper, CEO those care recipients. The Board has been very appreciative of the

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Whistle Toot PS Marion and Mannum Dock Museum

t the moment the Mannum Dock Museum and Information Centre is a busy place as new Training and Induction procedures are introduced to volunteers. These will ensue safe working practice for one and all.

The PS Marion is also set for an active year of use, having recently cruised for two days during the Hot Rod Show, always a popular long weekend event. Next on the schedule was a 2 hour cruise during which the camera crew from Channel 7 filmed boat operations and the downstream river environment.

The next cruising dates are at Easter time, and on 19th April the boat will leave for Swan Reach to be part of the Country Music Festival, returning on 26th April. Bookings can be made online, by phone or in person at the Visitor Information Centre.

Work continues on the PB Mayflower with the reconstruction of the upper deck taking place, so at last the old boat is beginning to take shape. Do have a look when you are passing the Museum.

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The Women of the River Country Exhibition will be closing by mid April and travelling to Swan Reach. A new exhibition will open titled “War At Sea”. This is a graphic panel exhibition compiled by the Australian National Maritime Museum and will be open to the public in time for ANZAC Day. Recently the Visitor Information Centre has welcomed Karyn Gilbert to the staff as a Customer Services Officer. We all wish Karyn all the best in her new role.

Currently the museum committee is working on a new Shearer display in the main ground floor area of the museum to comprise a large photo and electronic display of David Shearer’s many activities. If anyone has a copy (or original) of David Shearer’s artwork and is happy for the museum to make a copy for display, please contact Jenny Callander at the Museum.

Contact details: Ph 8569 2733 or 8569 1303, Email: museum@psmarion.com Website: www.psmarion.com Jenny Twigden

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Mannum Rowing Club he end of the season is fast approaching with only a few regattas remaining. The last Country Regatta is our own, being held on the Saturday 2nd April. As mentioned in the previous edition, the Head of the River for schools was changed to the 12th March, so this will have an impact on the attendance of schools at the regatta. There will still be a fairly large contingent of clubs attending so it will be quite well supported. We will be having two feature races, namely the Arnold Cup and a Mixed Eight containing a mix of four women and four men.

Thanks must go to the guys at the Mens Shed who kindly made up a new base for the Arnold Cup, which had run out of shield space for

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p r e v i o u s winners. The last count was 76, fro m its inception in 1911. The late J G Arnold, an original committee member, donated the cup for Maiden Fours, now competed for as 3rd grade fours.

Quite a few blank years are left off due to the war years, floods and cancellations due to rough weather. It is anticipated we will have a mixture of our own members competing with a few of the schoolgirls.

Also as mentioned, the Rowing Club Cabaret Revival plans are well under way with a large number of tickets already sold without any formal advertising to be done. For details refer to the advertisement in this edition.

NZAC Day is almost with us again. As usual we will assemble at 5:45am at the Monument on Adelaide Road for the Dawn Service.

After the service ex-service personal will march off to the RSL/Rowing Club. The Mannum Lions Club will be serving their popular bacon and egg sandwiches for breakfast.

The bar will be open along with tea and coffee, etc. The public are invited to attend at the clubrooms and participate with members on this day of remembrance for all those who served and gave their lives for us all.

RSL members will be selling ANZAC badges at the IGA and Foodland supermarkets prior to Anzac Day. Please

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support this program as all monies raised go towards the support of exservice persons with health issues and other related problems due to their service.

Don’t forget our Wednesday “Happy Hour”. Every Wednesday at the RSL clubrooms from 4pm. Drop in for a drink and chat, etc. All guests are very welcome.

Come along and enjoy a social gathering by the river Any persons wishing to join Mannum RSL are most welcome. Come along to happy hour and speak to any member if you are interested.

The Badge The price of freedom is eternal vigilance

Brian Bormann, Secretary

Daylight Saving 3rd April 2016 - Daylight Saving Time Ends When local daylight time is about to reach 3:00:00 am Sunday 3rd April 2016, clocks are turned backward 1 hour to 2:00:00 am Sunday 3rd April 2016, local standard time. There will be more light in the early morning.

2nd October 2016 - Daylight Saving Time Starts When local standard time is about to reach 2:00:00 am Sunday 2nd October 2016, clocks are turned forward 1 hour to 3:00:00 am Sunday, 2nd October 2016, local daylight time. There will be more light in the early evening.

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Mannum Bowling Club ivision 1 and 2 ladies sides are the Premiers of the LMBA for 2016. Great team effort by everyone. Saturday Pennant Division 3 Green side play Jervois in the Grand Final on Saturday 19th March.

Premiership winners shared their celebrations with the Social Night Bowlers.

It was the last night of the night Summer Series and the Overall Winners were the “Buzzy Bees”.

The popular Winter Social Bowls series

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starts on Thursday 14th and Saturday 16th April. Names in by 12:30pm – Single entries required and can be made by phoning the club on 8569 1499 from 11 am onwards or enter on arrival prior to 12:30pm. Games commence at 1 pm. This is a great chance to come along and meet club members and visiting bowlers in a relaxing game of social bowls, all you need is flat soled shoes. Bowls are available at the club.

Mannum Bowling Club Premiers 2016

F u r t h e r enquiries can be made by contacting Marlene on 0427 701 090.

Coach Graham Wakefield will be available for coaching and can be contacted on 0428 812 224.

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Warren Starrick, Jeff and Pam Eichler and Kaye and Kevin Falkenberg

Harry is trying to sell a computerized crystal ball he’s recently invented to a marketing executive, but the executive is very sceptical.

Harry says, “Go ahead and type a question into the crystal ball.”

The executive types, “Where is my father?”

The crystal ball answers, “Your father is fishing on the Great Barrier Reef.”

The executive says, “I knew it was bogus. My father’s been dead for twenty years.”

The inventor says, “Rephrase the question.”

The executive types, “Where is my mother’s husband?”

The crystal ball answers, “Your mother’s husband has been dead for twenty years.

Your father just landed a 100kg marlin.”

Murraylands Gem and Mineral Club Inc.

Crystal and Craft Fair 2016 Palmer Rockarama “Crystal and Craft Fair” FREE Entry

Friday 29th April, Saturday 30th April and Sunday 1st May 2016 Collier Park (Palmer Oval) Palmer SA 5237 featuring local and interstate traders Crystals : Minerals : Gemstones : Fossils : Rocks : Plants Craftware : Jewellery : Bric-A-Brac : Raffle : Food Stalls and including the South Australian

Metal Detecting Championships Sunday 1st May 2016 Further details ph: 0427 054 336. Site bookings ph: 0409 692 520 Website: www.murray landsgme.org.au

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CLIPSO Hair & Beauty Salon LIPSO Hair & Beauty Salon in the main street of Mannum has changed hands.

Sarah, after being asked for her hand in marriage, is off to Mount Gambier with her partner. We wish her all the best in her new venture.

The new ow ner and hairdresser is Tahlia May. I have spent the last 10 weeks getting to know Gale and all her lovely clients. I have also been blessed with all of Sarah’s clients, who have just been fantastic.

Relax whilst being pampered, have a coffee or tea with the upto-date celebrity gossip mags.

We offer trims or style cutting for ladies, gentlemen and children; colouring and foils; waxing; eyebrow and eyelash tints; and more.

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New Opening Hours Monday Closed Tuesday 9 am – 5 pm Wednesday (late night) 9 am – 9 pm Thursday 9 am – 5 pm Friday 9 am – 5 pm Saturday by appointment Sorry. No eftpos available.

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round up of recent Mannum Community College events.

Sports Day

Friday the 11th March was Sports Day. It was such a pleasure to see parents, siblings and grandparents involved, supporting their child(ren) at such a great school event.

Students were supporting, cheering and encouraging each other, even those from a different team! Many records were broken (including a 10 year old record). We would like to thank the members of the Lions club and RSL for lending us their gazebo tents, and the parents who helped with the set-up and clean-up at the end of the day.

Everyone was a winner! But overall Arnold took first place with Baseby second and Randell third. A great day was had by all! We look forward to next year!

The canteen ran a Food Stall for students, staff and the wider school community. We thank those

volunteers who came in early to help prepare food, those who helped serve food at lunch time and the families that donated home made goodies for our cake stall. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. A huge thank you to Mt Pleasant Butcher (ex student Jamie Hylan) for lending us his cool room to use. As the day warmed up, were lucky to have it.

Odd Day

We had a fundraising day for Danexy, our World Vision Sponsor Child. The SRC decided on an ‘Odd day’. Students could come to school wearing anything ‘Odd’ – odd socks, odd clothes, odd hair styles, etc. We raised $353. A great effort from our students. The money will be used to help buy Danexy clothes, send her to school and buy her stationary needed for school.

Mannum Show Exhibit

This year was far the best turn out for the College’s display. Almost all classes presented a display

of art work based on themes or art they are doing in the classroom. Our school was voted ‘Best’ school display and class 4/5B was voted ‘best’ classroom display. We are all very proud of our efforts and congratulate every class for their wonderful display.

Road Safety

A reminder to motorists, watch your speed when travelling on Walker Avenue and around the school, especially during school hours. It is a 25km/h zone when children are present. Our concern for road safety was reported in the Murray Valley Standard two weeks ago. Staff, students, parents, council members and police are concerned about the speed at which motorists are travelling. Motorists who fail to obey the speed limits could face a minimum fine of $163 and lose two demerit points.

Michelle Grieger

Gale is still in attendance on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Tahalia May

Sports Day overall winners

Sports Day individual winners

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Out Of This World

Concerned Citizens Celebrate

Astronomer’s Corner

verhead at around 11pm is the Southern Cross at its highest position.

Setting in the west an hour or so later is the star Sirius (from the Greek, sparkling or scorching) at magnitude -1.5 and Orion (the Hunter). Preceding those, are Aries, Pleiades, Hyades and Taurus, all setting at the same time.

In a more northerly position high in the sky is Leo the Lion, with the largest planet Jupiter alongside its tail. The constellation Corvus and the star Spica are moving into the overhead position later in the evening. Ahead of Leo the Lion and the constellation Cancer are the stars of Gemini, its brightest star being Castor (Alpha Geminorum, magnitude1.6). The “twins” of Gemini are the pair Pollux and Castor. Castor is actually six faint stars, but Pollux is a first magnitude star (magnitude 1.1). The sun is in Gemini from late June to late July as it follows the ecliptic (the path of the Sun and planets).

In the mean time, Scorpius is rising in the east, preceded by Libra. Mars (magnitude 0.1), having been in Libra, crosses into Scorpious mid month. Venus blazes at -3.8 in the morning sky, with Jupiter in the early evening sky at -2.5.

Saturn rises just after midnight in Ophiuchus (the serpent holder, magnitude 0.4), rising earlier as the month goes by.

Many and varied devices are needed to make astronomy more pleasurable: a range of quality eyepieces and filters and a permanent pier on which to gain stability for the telescope should have pride of place. The back yard pier can be three concrete points in a lawn on which to place the tripod stand, or a single concrete slab placed in the most accessible area in the back yard, away from street lighting. This could be established as a permanent mounting place for your tripod.

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1. AGL has withdrawn from Coal Seam Gas (CSG) projects in NSW and Qld, thanks to the efforts of citizens who have become educated and active.

2. “Catalyst” ABC early February 2016; new advances and much lower costs have made lithium-cobaltoxide batteries a more affordable option for storing excess power from solar panels. Australia is the country of choice for energy companies to roll out home power storage systems.

The houses in our neighbourhood were silent as they rested in the gloom no dialogue of soapie and no phosphorescent flicker of a screen.

A lonely candle wavered while it cast about for comfort in a room but lights went on inside us to replace the empty darkness of the scene.

Max Merckenschlager

Earth’s Hour Fine spangled robes of blue and green adorn her ancient mass, primaeval lump of rock.

Upon her sleeping form, before the morn, lace lights are set, like sequins on a frock.

Her cities shimmer, all on edge, awake to business, bustle, nervous pulsing power, but for one hour, in shadow we forsake light. We talk and touch, we smell each flower.

We cry. We cannot let our sparkling pearl return to rock, our precious children die.

How small this blue green planet all awhirl.

How vulnerable, how fragile. We must try.

Dave Allen

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When the Lights Went Out (“Earth’s Hour” event) I shared a joke with neighbours as we stood and watched a fire burn tonight the wetland frogs were courting under reedbeds rippled gently by a breeze.

A lantern slung from Heaven flooded everything it touched with mellow light as smoky blue of moonbeams washed on silhouetted silver of the trees.

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When accompanied by Smart meters, this home storage can be drawn upon and paid for to top up the general grid at times of peak power needs.

Recently an even-cheaper zinc-bromide battery has been developed by an Australian scientist and is nearly ready for production.

Solar power is now BOTH cheaper and available 24/7!

This is the singing of a simple song.

A simple choice. Shall we reverse the wrong?

Jacqui Merckenschlager

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Mid Murray Support Service Inc.

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he transition for our service recipients’ assessments has been a bumpy ride to say the least. There has been some confusion and misunderstanding, with My Aged Care now responsible for all assessments for those who require services. The most noticed issues have been not quite understanding the individual’s circumstances and need for a particular service. For example, this organisation is registered with My Aged Care as Mid Murray Support Service, as it is the ‘parent body’ for each of our sites, the office, Scrooges and the HUB. So if you call My Aged Care to be assessed for services and you would like to have, for example, Social Support from the HUB, you will need to state that you would like Mid Murray Support Service to provide the service for you, not the HUB, as effectively the HUB will not show in the My Aged Care records.

If you are experiencing any difficulties in registering with My Aged Care, please don’t hesitate to contact the MMSS Office at 71 Randell St on 8569 2129.

Good news for the Heat the HUB effort by the community. Thank you to the Mid Murray Council who have committed to install the system at the HUB for the community, with an annual contribution from MMSS to eventually cover the cost of the installation. Due to the great effort of community and individual fundraisers, we have been able to organise the installation now, and make our first contribution.

Looking forward to having a nice and warm winter.

The new Board of Management are passionate and determined to ensure that the organisation meets its Mission Statement: ‘To promote the

welfare of the Mid Murray Community generally, and individuals, families and groups in those communities. To improve conditions that prevent individuals and families from adequately meeting their social, material and other basic needs’. Additionally the organisation’s Vision is that, ‘All community members have access to our broad range of services and programs enabling them to realise their social, educational and basic needs.’

Staff and Volunteers are all on board resulting in many letters of thanks, appreciation and donations.

One such commendation was recently received from ac.care who forwarded a very complimentary letter congratulating our organisation for the provision of outstanding service and recognising that all staff are passionate in providing integrated services for families, particularly those that are vulnerable and disadvantaged.

Mid Murray Support Service, with its new management, has attracted the attention of several other organisations and is constantly invited to partner with them to provide more programs and better services to our community. As we progress with these invitations we will let you know what new things we have available and how we might be able to further assist those in need.

Transport Shelley Ogilvie, Robbie and Sam have all been run off their feet post the Christmas lull, organising transport for our community.

January and February have certainly seen a return to business as usual with all vehicles running their little wheels off. Our volunteer drivers are

consistently completing a massive task with many of our service recipients requiring long return trips for treatment to Adelaide. This service makes all the difference to those who have no access to transport or who are in the midst of ongoing treatment – often it’s just a relief not to worry about traffic or parking and you get to sleep in your own bed at night. It’s MMSS Volunteers who make this possible.

We thank them for that and for embracing the change to using the new MMSS Hybrid vehicles. This has made all the difference with economy and we are now able to offer more trips to our community because of the change.

At The Hub The HUB is a very busy place at present, with workmen installing the new air conditioning and with prep work being carried out in Room 1 for our new kitchen!

All of us are very excited about the grant MMSS has received from Community Benefits SA to build this kitchen in Room 1, the ‘Connect Café’.

The new kitchen will enable the HUB to extend its services and programs. Keep your eye out for our opening event, and join us for some delicious food baked for the very first time at your community centre.

It is great to be back doing our regular programs and seeing familiar faces. Remember to check out the HUB Calendar (What’s On At The Hub) informing you of the monthly programs (See page 24).

The HUB has a fantastic new children’s program, ‘Playtime with Petunia Possum’, commencing in April. Petunia visited the Mannum Show where she was greeted by lots

Mannum Rowing Club Cabaret Revival

Coming up soon is International Volunteer Day 12th May 2016 at the Mannum Community Club. The invitation is open to all MMSS Volunteers and their partners (conditions apply).

The Drought Breaks

Saturday May 14th, 8:00 pm Featuring Local Band Steppin’ Back $10 Supper Inc.

of happy and intrigued children.

This program will start on Wednesday 6th April at 9:30am. If you have a child aged 2 - 4 years come and join in Childs Play the Fun Way! The April School Holiday Program is now advertised on the Mannum Community Hub Facebook page, or visit our website www.mmss.com.au. Looking forward to the fun times ahead.

Scrooges Have you seen Scrooges Op Shop newest mobile model?

Drop in and check her out!

Congratulations to our Facebook w i n n e r .

Christopher Harford gets a $50 voucher for the United Service Station Mannum.

Check our Facebook page for more competitions.

Volunteering 2016 has seen 20+ new volunteers start with MMSS. We welcome them all on board. Here is a picture of our most recent Vollie Catch ups.

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First the sharp smell of rain on sunbaked earth, The acrid aroma of moisture on parched plants.

Slowly the odour changes, mutates, sweetens; Acrid grows savoury, sharp becomes tender, mellow.

The rumble of thunder gives way as gentler rain Becomes the kiss of raindrops on over-heated roofs.

Life returns, the land awakens.

Metal creaks as heat flees from aching rooftops; Rain forms a curtain over the quieting land.

From opening blossoms perfume trickles, tickles As stressed landscape relaxes into bliss And the taint of fear-filled hints of smoky destruction Relapse into promise of resurrection rain.

Vivian Garner

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Murray Bridge Matinee Series

Weight Watchers A Weight Watcher’s Christmas ’Twas a month after Christmas, and all through the house, Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse.

With cookies to nibble and chocolates to taste All the holiday parties have gone to my waist.

f this is you, then you need to join us at The Hub on Tuesdays at 9:30am. It will only cost you $1 a week and we promise to give you all the support you need to get on track. We have lots of laughs even when 9 of us put on 13 kilos over the 9-week holiday break. We will aim to lose that before Easter.

Slimmer of the week and month get money encouragement awards which accumulate very nicely for Christmas shopping.

I’ve finally done it after 9 years of trying. I reached my goal weight in April 2015 and retained that weight until I graduated in December. Like most of our

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members I put some on over Christmas and New Year but that’s why we stay members – to make sure we keep on track. Some of our girls graduated years ago but still come in each week to weigh-in for moral support and the social atmosphere.

We share ideas and recipes and talk about what has worked for us in the past week. Contact our president, Jane Kelly, at 8569 1799, or come in at 9:00am so she has a chance to chat to you before the meeting. We’d love to have you join us.

Don’t delay as it will be easier than thinking you can do it on your own.

here is a magical quality to autumn when the leaves start to change colour from green to yellow, orange and red. It is a great time to get out and about with the ones you love. A great opportunity awaits you to do exactly that. Come out and see the next “Out of the Square” touring event presented by The Rural City of Murray Bridge. Enjoy a complimentary morning tea from 10am before the performance. Concert tickets are $17.00 each.

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“Our Love Affair” Thursday 21st April 2016, at 11 am A nostalgic celebration of songs from the classic Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney MGM films. George and Ira Gershwin, Rodgers and Hart, Arthur Feed amongst other composers, all wrote some of their best compositions for these two amazing performers.

Tickets to all shows, including subscriptions, are available in person at the Murray Bridge Visitor Information Centre, 3 South Terrace, Murray Bridge, between 10:00am and 4:00pm every day, or by phoning 8539 1142. The Town Hall Box Office is open one hour prior to each performance for the sale of any remaining tickets.

Marion Foster

Down to Earth The Community Garden At The Hub

School Holiday Entertainment he looming school holidays are once again upon us and the kids are in desperate need of stimulation. Well the answer is here. “The Power of Me” is presented by The Rural City of Murray Bridge at the Murray Bridge Town Hall.

Tickets are $10.00 each.

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“The Power of Me” Wednesday 27th April 2016, at 11 am This puppet performance is full of exciting modern songs and a story that many school students can relate to. The show aims to widen the understanding of the effects of bullying for primary school students and demonstrates to all ages that they can themselves have THE POWER OF…ME!

Tickets to all shows, including subscriptions, are available in person at the Murray Bridge Visitor Information Centre, 3 South Terrace, Murray Bridge, between 10:00am and 4:00pm every day, or by phoning 8539 1142. The Town Hall Box Office is open one hour prior to each performance for the sale of any remaining tickets.

A caterpillar is just a worm in a fur coat.

If you eat caterpillars do you get butterflies in your stomach?

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t is one gardener’s opinion South Australia has the best autumn weather in the whole country and, after a rather warm start, others now concur. It is the perfect time to plant winter seedlings with the soil still nice and warm and the rains, no matter how interspersed, have been a blessing. I don’t think anyone will disagree with that! The moist soil makes weed removal a great deal easier, so get those caltrop roots out while they are still young.

We all agree that our produce in the community garden at the Hub is top quality and this autumn the gardeners have a little extra spring in their step, after the judges awarded second prize – a silver medal – to our silver beet at the annual Mannum show. There’s never been any doubt either about our rhubarb’s excellence. Many in our

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community know of its glory, in pies with apples, in tarts with ginger, over a dollop of ice cream or simply stewed on its own. It will be of little surprise then that our rhubarb took out the coveted grand prize, best of all in the vegetables category! There is a big red, white and blue ribbon on display in the Hub foyer, and the gardeners are still passing around the gold cup with the pretty fruit and veggie design decorated plaque on the front. Thanks goes to the clever and organised gardener who selected the entries while the rest of us couldn’t make up our minds on what to display – spoilt for choice, I heard someone say. True story.

Thought for the day: “Remember the pesky caterpillar turns into the beautiful butterfly!”

Deb, on behalf of Down to Earth

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From the Lions Den he next Lions Garage Sale is being arranged and will be held in a few months time, as soon as we have enough goods.

We are collecting good saleable goods again now, so if anyone has any goods to donate could you please call Lion Barry Ramm on 8569 1423 (H) or 0439 896 729 (M); Lion Barry Mansell on 8569 1032

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(H) or 0418 439 370 (M).

Lions recently catered at the Mannum Show and also manned the gates alongside the Mannum Scouts.

We also catered at the Hot-Rod show. This day was well attended and is another of Mannum’s better events. Well done to the organisers.

Barry Mansell

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Mannum Show – Christian Art

Messy Church essy Church has been running in Mannum bi-monthly at the Community Hub for the last 2 years but what exactly is it? Well, Messy Church is a gathering of children, adults and families which aims to engage and build relationships with people outside of the usual church context. It meets at a time and place that suit people who don’t belong to a church and involves crafts, celebration, and a meal together. Thank you to Jenny Bormann and Mannum Take-away for making and delivering amazing pizzas!

Our purpose in Mannum Messy Church is to share the love of God in Jesus in a way that’s as accessible as possible to families. We want to share Jesus more than we want to share our particular denominational traditions and we have a passion for all generations to meet Jesus in a fun and accessible way. We have been meeting on a Sunday afternoon but are open to meeting on another day that may suit people better. Thank you to Rev Darren Lovell for starting us on this journey in Mannum and please contact him on 0466 411 784 or Rev Colin Nieass on 0432 141 637 for mo r e i n f o r ma t i o n o r suggestions.

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here was keen competition in the Christian Art section of the 2016 Mannum Show as artists competed for a share of the $100 prize money on offer.

Th e win n in g b ru sh painting was a moving picture of the crucified Christ on the cross by Sarah Bigwood. This painting also won the Grand Champion Art award.

Second place went to Steve Oatway who also painted the face of Christ crucified.

Terry Udy won third prize with a painting depicting the many things that distract us from giving time to God.

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In the “Any Other Medium” section, Steve Oatway took first prize with his representation of God. Claire Nieass won second place, again with a picture of Christ crucified, and

Rosemary Crook was third with an illustrated text.

Mannum Baptist Church will continue to sponsor Christian Art at the Mannum Show, so now is the time for local artists to start planning

There was this world famous painter. In the prime of her career, she started losing her eyesight. Fearful that she might lose her life as a painter, she went to see the best eye surgeon in the world.

After several weeks of delicate surgery and therapy, her eyesight was restored. The painter was so grateful that she decided to show her gratitude by repainting the doctor’s office.

Part of her work included painting a gigantic eye on one wall. When she had finished her work, she held a press conference to unveil her latest work of art: the doctor’s office.

During the press conference, one reporter noticed the eye on the wall, and asked the doctor, “What was your first reaction upon seeing your newly painted office, especially that large eye on the wall?”

To this, the eye doctor responded, “I said to myself ‘Thank God I’m not a proctologist.’”

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Mental Musings

Biggest Morning Tea

Random Acts of Kindness .A.K. Were you able to do any, or at least get started by musing on it? Random Acts of Kindness, good for the recipient but also the doer and our community well-being.

Let’s muse on the implications. These things can cost money, but don’t have to. A friendly smile, a word, a visit, phone call or email – that’s a gift of our time, as is babysitting or visiting someone who can’t get out.

The more we set our mind on things like this the more we’ll actually be able to do it. We’ll find as we muse and do, that the habit develops. The more of us who feel good and let those endorphins go, the better it is for our community no matter what our background.

If we have thoughts that we believe are hindering us, let’s just acknowledge them and put them aside like a book we started to read and don’t like or a movie that we can turn off.

Our community will be a better place than it is already when we muse and then do positive things for others and ourselves.

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hared Stitches of Mannum are once again hosting the popular Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, raising money for Breast Cancer Research.

Monday 11th May at 10:00 am, Tickets $12.50 Mannum Football Club Morning tea and light lunch The girls from Community Quilts have all year been making quilts to donate to the community, where the need arises or for charity fund-raising.

Last year’s venue at the Football Clubrooms proved to be ideal for the event and they have very kindly made it available for us again.

Also we hope to involve the students from the Community College to serve and help generally as part of their vocational course.

We have invited a speaker from Aminya (we are all interested in hearing about local matters) and a speaker from the Cancer Council.

Miss Marples Craft Shoppe will have a supplies table along with our usual trading table. Our Quilt Raffle will be drawn on the day.

Tickets must be prebought – places are limited to 100.

Contact: Wendy 8569 2363 or Joan 8569 2469.

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Wellington to Mannum – Part 2 further 13 kilometres upstream, on high ground on the eastern side is the old railway town of Tailem Bend, overlooking a line of willows screening the wide, flat irrigated dairy paddocks of Jervois. Tailem Bend came into existence as a marshalling station for trains between Victoria and South Australia after the construction in 1879 of the first railway bridge at Edward’s Crossing, 24 km further upstream. Debate raged for several years on whether the bridge should be built at Wellington or Edward’s Crossing. With high riverbanks on both sides of the river, Edward’s Crossing was the logical choice and the town became known as Murray Bridge.

The decision to build the bridge was made in 1864 and the sections ordered from an engineering company in Scotland, where bridge sections of a similar design for the bridge at Echuca were being built. The sections for these bridges duly arrived but the South

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Australian sections languished in the Dry Creek railway yards near Adelaide for almost nine years until construction commenced in 1879. The first trains did not cross until 1884.

It was quite coincidental that arguments also delayed the bridge in Echuca. This resulted in construction also being completed in 1879, but its opening was similarly delayed owing to a political disagreement in respect to which colony should conduct the opening ceremony.

With the arrival of the railway at Murray Bridge a wharf was built to service the paddle steamers, thus avoiding crossing the lake to Goolwa or Milang. Soon, much more traffic was crossing the river at this narrow point than at the weather-affected crossing at Wellington. Murray Bridge quickly grew into a thriving town and today is one the state’s major provincial cities, being connected to Adelaide through the Mount Lofty Ranges by a four-lane freeway that

offers a safe 45minute drive to the capital.

A kilometre-long 100 hectare river frontage is laid out with trees and grassy parkland for public enjoyment and the old wharf is still in use by the resident paddle-wheeler, “Captain Proud”, offering local cruises. The extended cruise vessels “Proud Mary” and “Murray River Princess” also visit on regular weekly voyages.

Three bridges now cross the Murray at Murray Bridge. A newer railway bridge was built in 1925, at which time the original bridge reverted to use by motor vehicles on the Princes Highway between Adelaide and Melbourne. In more recent years a new road traffic bridge was constructed serving the freeway on National Highway 1.

Edited extract from “Inland Rivers to the Outback”. The book is available from the author Captain Malcolm Lowe. Mobile: 0400 820 375.

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Poof! God gave him the physique of a champion swimmer and he was able to swim across the river in about two hours.

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Poof! God gave him the skills of a master carpenter. He fashioned a fallen log into a boat and was able to row across the river in about three hours.

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Wellington to Mannum – Part 3

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rom Tailem Bend to Murray Bridge the river flows through a wide valley, it’s course defined by willows backed by reclaimed swamp-land, that until recent times supported a significant dairy industry. Approaching Swanport, a little way downstream from the city, the river narrows between two granite cliffs, an ancient fault-line in the granite vein which leaves a gap through which the river flows. This is said to be the deepest point of the Murray surveyed during the construction of the Swanport Bridge, indicating a depth in excess of 80 metres.

Willow trees lining the banks of the river in its lower reaches are a feature in South Australia’s Murraylands from Tailem Bend to Mannum. In the late 1890s two hundred willow saplings were planted along ten kilometres above Murray Bridge

to define the main course of the river, adjacent to swamps and backwaters. Another eight hundred were imported from India in 1902. Some of these were used to extend the original section but most were planted further upstream on either side from Mannum as far as Pellaring Flat. From 1912 onwards, the swamps on either side of the river were reclaimed for more than 150 kilometres by the South Australian government and the SA Farmers Union. Irrigation blocks of 20 hectares (50 acres) were offered to men who had returned from military service in Europe during World War 1. A large milk depot was constructed at Murray Bridge, serviced by four ‘milk boats’, the “Cooperation”, “Union”, “Loyalty” and “Progress”, each 45 feet in length, powered by single or twin cylinder oil engines and operated by only one man.

They worked in all weather calling at more than 50 dairies daily. Some dairies had small wharves but others made do with logs or anything else that could float as a pontoon. Over these the boatman trundled milk and cream cans, general packages and the mail for up to 12 hours, seven days a week.

The milk boats continued to operate till the mid 1940s, then the “Loyalty” carried passengers on the River Darling at Wentworth until 2005. It is now at Ukee barge landing at Murray Bridge. The “Co-operation” worked as a cray fishing boat with the Stanke family at Carpenters Rocks near Mt Gambier. The fate of “Union” is unknown and “Progress” is a privately owned launch at Goolwa.

Edited extract from “Inland Rivers to the Outback”. The book is available from the author Captain Malcolm Lowe. Mobile: 0400 820 375.

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A Fishy Story iger came to us out of a violent rainstorm one cold, wet, winter’s night. There was this scratching at the front, heard only because our son was going out to the kitchen for some more potato chips.

“Look, it’s a kitten and it’s very wet.”

Before anything more could be said he had picked it up, closed the front door and brought the thing in by the fire.

The children “Oohed” and “Aahed” and remarked on how miserable the poor thing seemed.

Al, never Albert or Bert, went into the kitchen and returned with a plate of tuna taken from a can which he had opened for the purpose. The kitten made short work of that so Al raided the fridge again and returned with a large plate of milk, which I think he had warmed before placing it before the wretch.

In a very firm voice I said, “Okay you have fed it and dried it. As soon as the rain stops it goes.” I couldn’t have been firm enough. It is still with us, about seven kilograms of fur and muscle. It rules the house; Henrietta and Leonore, the two hens, stand back whenever Tige

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wants to sniff or taste their tea. The two guinea pigs twitch their noses and sneak up to Tige when he is curled up before the fire. Fido walks around Tige carefully ever since Tige slashed his nose with a very sharp claw.

Every so often Al went down to the lagoon fishing. Mostly he caught carp but sometimes something which was edible. Usually he brought the carp home and we put them in compost. One Saturday evening he was filleting the carp so the flesh could be put in the compost bin. He dropped a piece on the floor. When he went to pick it up it was gone. He dropped another piece deliberately. Tige was on it in a flash.

“Look at this,” Al called out and when I came to see what the fuss was about he dropped another piece. It disappeared in an instant and Tige then curled his supple form about Al’s feet.

None of that week’s catch made it to the compost bin. The fillets were wrapped in freezer bags with two pieces for each day until the next fishing trip.

Quickly Tige learned to associate Al’s rods with fish. Each Saturday he waited until Al came out to the 4x4 with his

fishing gear then he waited for the car door to be opened, in a flash he was in, over the driver’s seat and comfortably settled to go fishing. By doing this he always got extra fish. It became a regular thing for Al to fillet the first one caught and give it to Tige while he went on fishing.

It was one of the children who taught Tige to expect his fish to be battered and fried. Well not battered but done in breadcrumbs. It happened because the children were making schnitzel for tea and there was some breadcrumbs left over. Tige became addicted to deep fried, bread crumbed carp, and at home would eat it in no other way. Further, he would not eat his dried food or canned food until he had been given his carp.

I heard the children whispering the other morning that they were going to try Tige with chips and tomato sauce to go with his carp. Over my dead body, that cat has got to go. If I was more confident I would issue an ultimatum.

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Issue Number 111

Musical Miscellany Vale

he popular music field has recently lost several significant contributors, I refuse to use “great” or “icon” or “awesome”. George Martin together with Pete Best and Brian Epstein can lay claim to being the fifth Beatle.

George died at the age of 90. He was producer of a number of classic Beatles albums including Revolver, Rubber Soul and Abbey Road. He also worked with Elton John, Celine Dion, Gerry and the Pacemakers and Cilla Black.

His beginning was in comedy where he recorded the classic Peter Seller’s album Songs for Swinging Sellers and Bernard Cribbins’ Right Said Fred.

Later he recorded the Dylan Thomas verse play “Under Milkwood”; in the cast were Mary Hopkin and Bonnie Tyler. For his contribution to the music he was knighted in 1996.

Another to leave the scene at the age of 65 was guitarist Ross Hannaford of the group Daddy Cool. Daddy Cool was the first Australian group to sell more than 100,000 copies of an album.

They did that with their 1971 album Daddy Who? Daddy Cool. Hannaford later performed with Renee Geyer, John Farnham, Tim Finn, Kate Ceberano,

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The Cruel Sea and The Black Sorrows.

One of my favourite performers passed on after an operation for injuries sustained in Adelaide. He was only 66.

Jon English was a wonderful entertainer. I love the comic operas of Gilbert and Sullivan. Jon English in “Pirates of Penzance” and later “HMS Pinafore” revitalised the wonderful operas with standout performances.

Much earlier in his career he had a starring role in the ABC production of “Against the Wind”. He first really came to notice in the role of Judas Iscariot in the musical “Jesus Christ Superstar”. For me his larrikin like behaviour in most of his roles seemed to be an extension of his private persona. There was always a hint of cheekiness and of poking fun at the establishment and that type of image endeared him to many.

Although not on the list of deceased artists, Acker Dacker singer Brian Johnson will be among those absent when AC/DC fronts up to a delayed international tour to the US and the UK. Johnson’s hearing is at risk if he continues to perform. Brian Johnson replaced singer Bon Scott in the band

when Scott died in 1980. Now it is his turn to be replaced by “guest singers” during the tour.

Finally, another item that featured in the local newspaper was a report on a study made in English Halls of Academe. It appears that many favourite songs from our past refer to old age in a negative way that could harm the health of the elderly. The researchers found more than 70 popular songs written during and since the thirties which show old age in a bad light. One example cited was The Beatles When I’m Sixty Four.

Personally, I think it is time these faux researchers stopped wasting public funds and were sent out into the real world to get a real job.

To those mentioned above, thank you for the pleasure and joy you have brought into the lives of so many of us.

Memory fades, however your efforts will be remembered for a long time because the various recorded media will keep your efforts fresh.

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On the Trail of Elvis Aaron/Aron Presley am not particularly a fan of Presley, but an article in a recent Mannum Mag (Musical Miscellany, February 2016) sparked my interest in his second name. Was it the Biblical spelling, Aaron, or did it have only one “a”?

My first thought was that the shorter spelling was a typographical error, and this appeared to be confirmed by a brief reference to the Internet. But, as we all know, you can’t believe everything you read on the Internet, and I was soon disabused of that misapprehension. But I was intrigued and wondered where this spelling came from.

Of course, I began my research at Wikipedia, that fount of all knowledge. Zilch! Wikipedia made no mention of Aron; it did not even accept the spelling when I typed it in! So I had to look elsewhere. And this is where it started to get complicated.

One of the websites I visited contained a copy of the physician’s record of the birth, which clearly stated that the boy’s name was “Elvis Aaron Presley”. This presumably is the earliest document that has a bearing on the question. Another site shows the Standard Certificate of Birth (presumably the birth certificate, probably dated 10th January 1935), which clearly has been corrected, in which an “L” has been later inserted in the name “Elvis” and the second “a” of Aaron had been written over to make the name look more like “Arron”. Curiously, nobody claims that Elvis’ second name is Arron, despite the evidence of the birth certificate.

It appears that Elvis grew up spelling his name “Aron”. When asked later why the unusual spelling, given his religious disposition and Biblical knowledge, Elvis is reputed to have said, “Well, you know, back then some people didn’t know how to spell or spell someone’s name.” So it is entirely possible that his parents wanted to name him after the Biblical character, but did not know how to spell it correctly. Or they deliberately wanted it spelt “Aron”, but the official who recorded it in the official

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records wrote it down differently. This explains why Elvis lived out most of his life with the second name “Aron”. Interestingly, it is the name that the FBI recorded as Elvis’ second name.

In the late 1960s, Elvis apparently decided that he wanted his second name to follow the Biblical spelling, with 2 “a”s.

According to one of the websites I consulted, “Toward the end of his life, Elvis sought to change the spelling of his middle name to the traditional and biblical Aaron. In the process he learned that official state records had inexplicably listed it as Aaron”. By 1970, when Elvis filled in an application for a gun licence, he signed a form that clearly records his second name as “Aaron”.

So, when he wanted to change his name by deed poll, he presumably changed it from “Aron” to “Aaron”, or perhaps, when doing so, found to his surprise that this was already his legal name. Who knows? Unfortunately, I have not seen a copy of the deed poll to find out for sure.

As I said, it is a tangled web. It is not possible to believe everything that I found on the Internet; perhaps I shouldn’t believe any of it! But I think we can accept the evidence of our eyes: there, on Elvis’ tombstone in Memphis, TN, clear as day, is Elvis Aaron Presley. If nothing else, this seems to reflect his own preference later in life.

But perhaps the last word should be left to Alistair Browning, a fan who left the following on one of the websites: “Aron, Aaron, why does it matter? Can’t we just listen to his music as the biggest selling recording artist of all-time.” www.elvis-express.com/elvisradio_article_aaron.html www.elvisinfonet.com/aaron.html www.elvis.com.au/presley/article_aron_or_aaaron.shtml Carl Gross

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Issue Number 111

Myth Versus Reality Who Was the First Person?

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his, the fourth article of the Myth vs Reality series, although something of a contentious nature in the reality realm, is not intended to be unduly provocative. Perhaps a little sprinkle of salt here and there may be applied if needed. Thanks again to Prof. Richard Dawkins’ book, ‘The Magic of Reality’.

The Myths People of all cultures have ‘Origin’ myths, some colourful and interesting while others are different versions of the same myth.

The following Tasmanian Origin Myth is one version of a myth about a god called Moinee. In this version Moinee created the first man called Parlevar, up in the sky. The poor man had straight legs without knees and a tail like that of a kangaroo, and consequently couldn’t sit down. To the rescue came a rival god named Dromerdeener. He gave Parlevar knees, cut off his tail and healed the wound by applying grease. Parlevar was then able to come down to Tasmania by walking along the ‘sky road’ (the Milky Way).

The Norse people of Scandinavia had lots of gods (as did the Greeks and Romans). Their chief god Odin was walking along the seashore one day with his two brothers, who were also gods. They spotted a couple of tree trunks.

Odin turned one into the first man and the other into the first woman and named them Ask and Embla respectively. Odin’s brother gods then gave them the breath of life, then consciousness, followed by the gift of speech.

The Hebrew tribes of the Middle East had only one god who they believed was superior to the gods of rival tribes. He made the first man out of dust and called him Adam, then via one of Adam’s ribs, the first woman whom he named Eve. Familiar? Of course, hence there is no need to expand on this particular myth’s story of a snake, fruit, and its concept of ‘original sin’.

However, reality is in need of expansion so take a deep breath and let’s discover just who really was the first person.

The Reality In short, science suggests there never was a ‘first person’, because every person had to have parents who had to be people too. Same with rabbits,

horses, dogs, etc, etc.

Many people of today trace their ancestry back a few hundred years or so, but can only go back as far as recorded information – perhaps as far back as a few ‘greats of grandfathers’. But how far back can we go if we apply the science available to us today? Hold your breath, 185 million great, great, greats – grandfathers/mothers. It’s done with the aid of fossils, a uranium-238 clock, carbon-14 and an understanding of the imperceptible gradual evolutionary changes taking place over millions of years.

It’s like this (and you will recognise it). We of today are classified as Homo sapiens, but go back a million years to our 50,000 greats grandfather/mother and we find we have evolved from a somewhat different species, Homo erectus.

Not over night, mind you, but ever so gradually. Turn the clock further back to about 2.6 million years ago and we find Homo erectus (hunting) has evolved from another species, Homo habilis (stone tools).

Now we must go back 6 million years; we are no longer fully human but more ape-like, but not of the true ape line. Go back 25 million years and we are like lemurs, and, gulp, go back to 417 million years ago (where we run out of fossils and things get a bit misty) and we find our 185 millionth greats grandfather was a fish.

And before that? Well, even our ancestral fish had to go through the evolutionary process some time during the previous several billion years.

Questions? Yes. Plenty, but this is only a glimpse of an enormous subject.

Finally, with the benefit of DNA, even though we can’t be entirely sure of what our most ancient ancestors looked like, we do know for sure that all living creatures are our cousins and cousins to each other. What is considered to be a fact beyond all doubt is that we share an ancestor with every other species of animal and plant on the planet.

How extra extraordinary is our reality.

I (first person) wonder if, some time in the distant future, we may discover that today’s reality was really our myth?

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Mannum Community Club Celebrates 125 Years formerly known as

Mannum Allgemeiner Deutscher Verein Part 1 he Mannum Club recently celebrated 125 years and invited all members to attend a night of celebration with dinner and entertainment from local band Stepp’n Back. Almost all Life Members and 50 year members were in attendance, some of whom we have not seen for many years. Special recognition and apologies are extended to our oldest Life Member and oldest Member, John Chandler, who at 97 was unable to attend because of health reasons.

You will note in the entrance to our dining room, the old wine display cabinet has been temporarily converted into a display case in which are the original old minute books, dating back to 1891 and the very first meeting regarding the formation of the Club.

These books, the original minutes of the Club, were lost for many years and were feared lost in the floods or simply misplaced. These books were discovered about 15 to 20 years ago stuffed up a chimney in the old residence below the Club.

Presumably, they were put up the chimney to protect them from one or other of the floods and simply forgotten about. After being found, Life Member Brian Heinz transposed some of the history of the Club.

125 years is indeed a long time for any establishment to exist, particularly in the hospitality industry. The Club has survived and flourished through 2 world wars, the Great Depression of the 30s and more recently the Global Financial Crisis, as well as many other local crises.

As you would appreciate, during these particular world events, many small, medium and large businesses failed. It is no mean feat, therefore, and certainly no accident, that this Club has survived into its 126th year thanks to timely and astute decisions made by the various committees of the times and the support of the Club’s members.

The Club roots were seeded officially on the 14th of February 1891 when a general meeting was held in the home of Mr JA Seppelt with a view to forming a Club. There were 10 citizens in attendance, all of German origin, their names being Messrs Meins, Seppelt, Baensch, 2 Hauslers, Kleeman, Hese, Awege, Strempel and Borchardt.

Mr Seppelt also produced a list of 40 more signatures of persons who had indicated their willingness to become Members of the Club.

It was proposed by Mr Meins, the Chair of the

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meeting, that the Club be called the “Mannum Allgemeiner Deutscher Verein”.

A Committee was formed which included a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and 6 other Committeemen. All of these were men of German origin.

Mr Seppelt offered 3 furnished rooms and land with stables for the use of the Club at a weekly rental of 10 shillings a week. This offer was accepted and it was decided that the Club would open for the sale of refreshments at 8PM on Saturday 21st of February 1891.

The Mannum Allgemeiner Deutscher Verein opened its doors at 8PM on the 21st February 1891 on the premises of Mr JA Seppelt with 19 pounds worth of stock. The first barman/manager in 1891 was Mr Clauss Bock for a wage of 1 pound a week.

Clauss is the Grandfather of Bruce Bock, himself 90 years old in January this year, one of our 50 year Life members.

Original membership included the 10 citizens at the first meeting plus the 40 who had indicated their willingness to join a Club. During 1891 following the Club’s inception, membership grew to 125 financial members. By 1895, there were 518 members. Interesting to note that German exclusivity, presumed to exist in the Club up to WW1, was not the case and as early as 1891, the first Englishman (David Shearer) was accepted as a member of the Club, followed by numerous others.

Someone may be able to enlighten us as to where Mr Seppelt’s residence, the first Club premises, was. However we know that subsequent to the Seppelt’s residence, the Club has been located on this site, with its various iterations and rebuilds since about 1893.

Records show that the current site was owned by WF Busch in 1882 and operated as a wine store.

Later improvements described it as the “stone house” and the owners listed as Willem and Louisa Gass. Willem was later to be a committeeman, secretary and, of course, father to long term Manager of some 35 years, Hermann Gass.

Herman’s daughter Doreen Mangelsdorf was present at this celebration along with a number of other of Willem Gass’ blood relatives, grand-children and great grand-children who are still members of the Club. Like many of the family names featured in the early days of the Club, the Gass name is inextricably linked to the Club

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throughout its history.

The residence was sold to a Dr Vonika in 1893 who subsequently leased the building to the Club when the arrangements with Mt Seppelt lapsed.

We have not yet discovered from the minutes when the premises became the property of the Mannum Club but we know it was early.

The first World War saw some traumatic changes with the anti-German feeling. Because the Club had a German name and heritage denoting a “gathering of Germans”, the Ministry of Defence and the military moved to close the Club down.

This was consistent with policy at the time and was the case right across the country during those years. Contrary to popular myth, it was not the English on the committee or English members that excluded the Germans, rather it was the Government, no doubt encouraged by voters’ anti-German feelings at the time.

Not coincidently, in order to alleviate this “anti-German-Club” feeling, the Committee had passed a motion in January 1915 to change the name to the Mannum Club; however this was not acted upon immediately. As a result, because the Club continued to have the German name, “The Mannum Allgemeiner Deutscher Verein”, the Government closed the Club in mid-June. It was not opened again until the 2nd of August, following some vigorous lobbying by the Committee and the President at the time.

The Committee argued that, at that time, there were 150 members of the Club, 100 were of British descent, 30 were Australian born Germans, 2 were naturalised Germans and the remainder were other nationalities, Swedish, Italian, etc. Furthermore (again contrary to popular myth) the minutes of the Club were never written in German, the German language was not spoken as the principal language of the Club and the Club fostered no German traditions at all.

Following these arguments, the Government of the day permitted the Club to re-open in August but only on condition that all Germans be expelled from the Club. In order to continue trading, 35 members of the Club were therefore expelled by the authorities.

Following this action and after a petition was sent to the Department of Defence, the ban was lifted as from the 1st of December 1915 and the 35 members were reinstated.

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Issue Number 111

Works, Services and Projects Update from Mid Murray Council hese are brief notes on selected topics from the Tuesday 8th March 2016 meeting of Council.

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• Standard drawings have been produced for the new construction and reinstatement of infrastructure (kerbing, footpaths, trench reinstatements and road/pavement reinstatement). The drawings will be accessible to the public through the Council website or by contacting the Infrastructure or Planning Departments of Council.

• An application for funding under the State Government State Bicycle Fund will be made for road signage and pavement marking within the township of Mannum for bicycle users and various works to Burr Street at Truro which will result in a safer passage for students when entering and leaving the Truro Primary School.

• A partnership has been undertaken between the Mid Murray Council, Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure and Council for the installation of Stop Look Listen and Think signage and a possible koala crossing as part of the Way2Go Funding Program to ensure safer pedestrian, vehicle, bicycle and scooter movements in and around the Mannum Community College.

• Approval was given to the Murraylands Regional Tourist Association for their ‘Floatfest 16 – Paddling into the Records’ event to be held on the Mary Ann Reserve on Saturday 30th April to Sunday 1st May. • Information relating to the various options available to land and lease owners for riverbank retaining walls, the preferred methods and the development application process for such works was outlined and noted by Council.

• Dog registration fees were increased from $60 to $70 for 2016/17. The maximum fee that can be charged is $85. There are rebates relating to dogs that are desexed, microchipped and trained and also for pensioners, working dogs and others.

Enquiries regarding this should be submitted to Council.

• Parking limits in Randell Street, Mannum have been set at 2 hours except for the following: 30 minute

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The Community Plan is being developed and will be publicised shortly for community feedback.

As part of its building maintenance program, Council has allocated $74,510 to 13 buildings throughout the Council area for 2016/2017.

Following a request from the Swan Reach Soldiers Memorial Bowling Club, an interest free loan of $4,000 for a period of 4 years to assist with the purchase of a mower, has been approved.

Following a request to the State Minister for Transport for the next new steel hulled ferry to be at Cadell, the Minister has advised that the allocation of new ferries will be made at the time of commissioning and will be based on the priority demand of all river crossings at the time. The Minister also advised that the awarding of the contract for the next 2 steel hulled ferries to be constructed is expected to be completed by the end of June 2016.

A Discussion Paper on the State Emergency Management Plan will be issued shortly to Councils for comment.

Council noted the State Government Funding for a new Almond Cracking Plant and a new Free Range Chicken Broiler Farm at Swan Reach.

Council noted that an application is being submitted for funding for an Arts and Cultural Development Officer based on Country Arts SA providing 50% of the necessary funding and that Council’s contribution has been included in the draft 2016/17 budget.

A funded research program initiated by the Rural City of Murray Bridge (and including the Mid Murray Council and Coorong Council) to address the impact of River Murray slumping and identify future local community management strategies was noted.

More specific sites will be identified for mobile phone base stations within the Mid Murray Council area to try to improve mobile phone coverage and Council will offer $5,000 per site, up to a maximum

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Consideration of possible automated fire danger rating signs (similar to Victoria) will be sent to the Ridley Country Fire Service Group for comment.

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The Council noted that Purnong was the only South Australian destination featured in a Qantas safety video.

The Council noted the approval of the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement between Council and the Australian Workers Union.

Following receipt of the 2016 draft Federal Election statement “Productivity Through Partnerships” from the Local Government Association, Council will advise the Association that it considers that the top 3 priorities for this campaign are as follows.  Three key commitments in relation to the Financial Assistance Grants – restore indexation and base funding, restore fairer local roads funding for South Australia and increase Financial Assistance Grants quantum to return it to at least 1% of Commonwealth tax revenue.  Permanently doubling the Roads to Recovery funding.  A commitment to Local Government community infrastructure funding of $300 million per annum over the next four years.

Council has adopted a Flag Policy for the flying of flags.

Council noted a report on the Local Government (Accountability and Governance) Amendment Bill 2015 which will commence operation from the end of March 2016.

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Madmen From The White Cave

Riding for the Disabled Helpers Required

o you like horses and have some spare time?

Why not come along to Riding for the Disabled – Murray Bridge and give us a hand to provide a wonderful service to the disabled children and adults in the Murraylands Area.

Riding Sessions are held at 9:45am on Wednesday and Thursday mornings.

No experience necessary.

Come and enjoy an entertaining morning with friendly people and help us put a smile on the faces of our clients.

Please call Ella on 8532 3408, or Sharon on 8569 2136.

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Sharon Willis

Looking for NDIS Speaker ach month we are looking to have a speaker join us at MIFSA Mannum.

We are currently looking for someone to talk to us on the NDIS. Does anyone have someone in their organisation, or know of someone who can help us with this?

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Tim Schwarz Mental Illness Fellowship SA PO Box 320, Mannum SA 5238 tims@mifsa.org or 0466 994 549

SOCIAL ACTIVITY DAYS Are you 65 years or over, feeling lonely or isolated?

Then you may be interested in joining a group with others from the Mannum Community.

Morning Tea and a 2-course home-style lunch.

Activities, Entertainment, Guest Speakers and more. (assessment required)

10:30am – 2:30pm, Every 3rd Thursday of the Month St. Andrews Anglican Church Hall, 4 Adelaide Road, Mannum

They say you should never live in the past Nor on what lies in the future Live in the present they preach Such foolish words they teach The future is glorious in the eyes of the past The present is mundane to the vision of the future The past is Historical to the present Yet we choose to ignore either We never learnt from the past We never live in the present Cause we can only dream of the future Too eager for what doesn’t exist The future can never be reached by man Just like tomorrow will never really come It will always remain one step ahead of time Yet the past will always drift away, one more day forever Few can learn to live all three Those who can are the madman from the white cave Who both live in the past and present Dreaming of the future as it all flashes past them Isayah Kuhlmann

’ve been writing poetry for some years now, and I still haven’t scratched the surface of knowledge and skill that many other writers possess and show in their work. All I ask is to learn and to have just a few say “Wow your poem/poems mean a lot to me.”

Please visit my website at: www.poemsbyisayah.com.

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Collecting Tinnies – Part 3 es looked at it wistfully and said that it was a pity the other front seat wasn’t there. Harry told him that seat was around. It had been fitted to an old motor bike so that the dog could ride in comfort on the pillion. The bike had stopped going so it was around somewhere. Des was drooling by this time and Harry took pity on him. Harry reckoned it was an old army despatch bike and it was lying in the dirt beside the shearing shed.

“So I took Des out to the shed and sure enough there was the bike and the seat. That was when Des had a second rush of blood to the head. More delighted cries, more discussion with Harry when we returned to the homestead; and then Des also owned an old army motor bike.

“By that time it was sunset and Harry asked Des and Citron to stay the night. Des called the motel where he had been booked and changed his booking and we all settled in for a talk with different company.

“By the next morning Harry and Des were firm friends and I had found out that Citron preferred older men so everyone was happy.

Also Harry had agreed to bring the two vehicles to town on our truck since we were going down to pick up a new bull in a few weeks’ time.

“And that is how I got here,” Little Jake concluded.

The cop was still busy writing. Jake ordered

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a meal and I told him I would have to go as Mother Murphy would be looking for me.

“One thing puzzles me,” I told Jake. “Why didn’t Harry come himself?”

“Well he doesn’t see so good anymore and he thought it might be a bit risky in town. All right down the Port where there isn’t much traffic, but not in town. And the two hands don’t have licenses.”

I was a bit puzzled.

“The hands must drive, surely?”

“Of course they do but the driver’s license cost money and who needs one up in the North-West. If we go down the Port the sergeant never bothers us, we just stay out of his way. If we ever leave the area then we will get a license but until then better to spend the money on beer.”

I looked at the cop and said, “Have you got all that?”

“What about this collection?” I asked waving the tinnies in front of him.

“Oh, forget those. With a story like that no judge would convict.”

He shook our hands, planted his hat firmly on his head and walked out into the night.

Little Jake smiled and ordered another drink.

“Think I might give Citron a call. The night is still young.”

I went out the side door, the bull bellowed and I walked back to Mother Murphy and tea.

The Diarist

Mannum & District Neighbourhood Watch Next meeting Monday 4th April at 7:30pm Mannum CFS Station f any current member does not wish to stay a member would you please hand in your ID card. The cards are the property of the SA Police.

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Brian Kilford Area Coordinator, 0428 681 225

Friday Outings eet at the Car Park in Mannum near the Hospital usually at 9:30am – or Murray Bridge ‘The Station’ Car park (Please pre-arrange with the team) $3 per person contribution for the bus.

March 25th Karoonda Craft April 1st Karoonda Farm Fair Camp Reminder: Camp is booked for April 26th–29th. Details to follow.

Contact: Trevor 0427 442 775 or Tim 0466 994 549.

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Shearer Ward Update

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ouncil staff are preparing the Annual Business Plan and Budget for 2016/17. Elected members have been asked to provide staff with projects for consideration in the budget discussions. I have submitted my list of 23 items based mainly on requests from residents. If it’s like last year’s budget, I will be lucky to get one or two items included; there is always a lot of work to do and not enough money to do it all.

Large dollar value additional expenditure for consideration will be: • Maintenance of Council property • Continuation of the Opal Program • Need for increased General Inspectors and Environmental Officer • Road upgrades (Parker Street, Bottroff Street, Purnong Road) Budget expenditure comprises: • Operating costs (ongoing service provision for road maintenance, development assessment, health monitoring, management and administration, dog control, etc) • Capital costs (one-off expenditure increases for specific road upgrades and high value restorations and other improvements to infrastructure) • Project costs (increases for specific items).

Various plans in place (e.g.

Strategic, Asset Management, Long Term Financial) are taken into account when preparing the budget. Councils’ current asset plan is basic (lacking detail) and is being upgraded.

Information collected from the various Community Plan public meetings will also be taken into consideration, although the final Community Plan may not be completed in time for the 2016/17 budget and annual business plan. Annual Business Plan (ABP) and Budget meetings are planned for late March and early April, 2016. These will then be considered by the Audit Committee in late April.

Community consultation will commence in May and close mid June. There will then be a rating workshop to consider rating issues for 2016/17. Public submissions (written and personal presentations) on the ABP and Budget will be considered and heard at a

Councillor Steve Wilkinson

public meeting on the 14th June.

Adoption of the ABP and Budget is planned for 12th July, 2016.

At a well attended Community Plan forum at Swan Reach, I noted some of the local issues raised, including: mosquitoes; the need for a public toilet at Greenways Landing and a wharf for the large tourist passenger boats to moor. A forum at Palmer which also discussed various issues. The community level of attendance, participation and enthusiasm at the forums, enabling them to have a voice on where their rates are to be spent, was very pleasing.

Recently I have received several complaints about animals not being looked after properly (e.g. lack of shade, food and water). I was informed by one complainant that landowners who keep certain types of animals on their property are required to have a Property Identification Code (PIC) issued under the Livestock Act. The PIC records data about property owners, property information and species and number of animals on a property. This information is used in cases of disease outbreaks, bushfires and animal emergencies. The Act lists certain animals that require a PIC including horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, and goats. Commercial poultry egg and/or meat producers are required to also have a food safety accreditation.

Further information is available at www.pirsa.picregistrations@sa.gov.au or phone 1800 654 688 I have also received a number of complaints concerning the unsafe state of the unsealed section of Parker Street following the recent rains.

Maintenance work on the road has been carried out to rectify this. Some residents on the eastern side of the road sustained property damage. The closed section of Parker Street, which is used as a walking track, is not a walker friendly track due to weeds and ants. This complaint has been passed onto Council for attention.

The corellas have moved on from Mary Ann Reserve; small flocks still visit for brief periods.

Council plans to install another

disabled car park in the Main Street of Mannum in the next few months. This will be located near the chemist shop.

I have had requests for one to be located on the western side of the road near the Post Office and newsagent.

This has been considered by Council but a suitable location along this section has not been found. The need to comply with design requirements for Disabled Car Parks to meet Australian Standards is one of the issues delaying installation in this area. A change in some parking time limits in the Main Street is one step closer to being carried out. Hopefully this will happen in the 2016/17 period. The plan includes 30 minute car parking in front of the Post Office to provide short term parking for those just wanting to deposit or pick up their mail. Additional areas will become 2 hour parking, with the area between the Post Office and BankSA staying at 1 hour limit.

Mannum is regarded as a tourist town, and there are plenty of events on for both the tourists and locals to enjoy.

The Hot Rod Show was excellent with good weather and a large crowd in attendance. The vehicles on display were lovingly presented and some brought back old memories.

The Mannum Annual Show is always a good event at which to catch up with friends. I like to watch the horses in action. These, their riders and rigs, w er e beautifully p r e s e n t e d.

Congratulations to all the volunteers involved in running these successful events.

The 2016 Palmer Sculpture Biennial at 372 Davenport Road (3.5 km from Palmer) is currently on until 3rd April.

Opening times are 2:00 to 5:30 pm Wednesday afternoons; Saturday and Sunday 11 am to 6 pm. I have previously seen the sculptures on this property and regard them as a hidden treasure. It’s great that the public can view them at these events.

I hope that residents who are interested in Economic Development were aware of the Mid Murray Regional Economic Forum held at the Barn Conference Centre, on Wednesday 23rd March 2016. Help is there for

those wishing to start or expand their business in our Council area through Regional Development Australia. State Government funding has recently been announced for a new almond plant and free range chicken boiler farm at Swan Reach. The State Government’s Regional Development Fund is designed to drive economic growth and productivity by offering grants to boost investment in regional infrastructure and the creation of jobs. For more information visit www.pir.sa.gov.au/rdf The Mannum Off Leash Dog Park Grand Opening is to be held on Saturday 30th April 2016. $10 microchipping for dogs and cats is available on the day, but you need to register – details are on Councils website or contact the Council office.

The Annual Floatfest is on the weekend of 30th April/1st May 2016.

This is a great spectacle, I plan to be a participant this year.

Council has resolved to sell three old Tandem Trucks and purchase one new one as a replacement. These old trucks had low usage and were costing too much to register, insure and maintain for the level of usage. The new truck will be financed from trade-in values of the old trucks and balance of funds remaining from plant replacement provision in the 2015/16 budget.

Child and public safety around schools, especially at start and finishing times, is always important.

Council considered a report, formulated from a recent survey around the Mannum Community College, which noted: parking numbers on-street and in car parks; recorded child, adult, elderly, cyclists and mobility scooters; locations where people are crossing the road and the number crossing; numbers along footpaths and road, and direction heading. Information collected will be used to improve safety and assess the need for a dedicated school crossing in Walker Avenue, Mannum.

Councillor Steve Wilkinson

Phone: 0439 355 440 or email: crswilkinson@mid-murray.sa.gov.au

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he blokes at The Men’s Shed decided to support the Mannum Show this year by entering a few pieces they made in The Shed. After all, it is our show and if we don’t support it, who will?

The “Articles of Wood” was the category decided on, and so the search of The Shed began for pieces to enter.

Jim put in his Kiddies wooden trike, Bill ducked home to get a couple of the great bowls he turns on the lathe and Kevin picked two great pieces he turned from an old mallee stump Issue Number 111

and hurried finished off a redgum coffee table.

It was a frenzy right to the last minute.

But Newie was the dark horse among the blokes, he quietly entered a model he had been working on of the Horse and Cart he remembered his dad using in Holland when he was a youngster.

He won first prize and a sash for the best “Article”. Congratulations Newie, he has the bragging rights this year, that’s for sure.

Terry Udy

If Newie knew he was gonna be a winner, he would have been a grinner

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On My Bookshelf Diary of A Young Man Adelaide 1891 – June 16th - June 28th

Daniel, has a delightful lunch on a log and replaces his “loud” trousers.

JUNE 16TH TUESDAY Garden, bath. Busy till 3.

With Mr Bennett (Paymaster) attended Football Match in Adelaide Oval - S.A. beat Victoria by one goal - an even game. Rain falling - splendid rain. Called on Kent. Home, dined. Painful dispute depressing upset - humiliation, confession and restoration. The Lord help us. Attended Endeavour meeting. Assisted Miss Mason to preside - a nice meeting. Albert Munn accepted and introduced by me to several friends. Home via Bennetts, leaving “Christmas Carol” (Dickens) for Fred. Met Hendry.

JUNE 18TH THURSDAY Work, bath. Cold. Busy till 5.30. Paymaster intimated that I should soon be asked to take up new duties, handing mine down to Mr White. Dined about 6.

With Alfred drove to North Adelaide an d a t t e n ded

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Members’ Social - North Adelaide Baptist Church - first of a series. Met many of our members for the first time.

Home 10.30.

JUNE 21ST SUNDAY Lit fires, bath. W.G. Rice took morning service. Called on Sterne. Taught Follett’s class in afternoon school - ill behaved.

Called on Hendry and Bennetts.

Home to tea and stayed home.

Mother and twins to Mission.

Studied “Baptism” and concluded that I do not require to be immersed - an anonymous letter came to me today suggesting that it was my duty.

Studied “Service” for next Sunday. Girls returned from Church announcing a picnic for tomorrow at Blackwood with the Misses Burden - to my surprise and I must hardly say, delight.

JUNE 22ND MONDAY Bath, work for warmth.

Prayers, breakfast. With Eliza and Alfred took the Car for Adelaide and the 10.20 train for

Blackwood with the Burdens.

Lovely day - lunched (on a log) at 12.0. and wandered about in search of ferns till 3.30.

Country dry, rain very late.

Took tea and rested at Belair Hotel. Left Blackwood at 5 and walked to North Adelaide with our friends and reached home at 6.40, having spent an enjoyable, though quiet day.

What a strange event today has been, in the light of recent experiences. My feelings all remain unrecorded. Bible study during evening.

JUNE 23RD TUESDAY Routine. Endeavour Society 7.15pm. Interesting meeting answering questions. Had to welcome Albert Munn in absence of President. At business meeting referred to anonymous letter of Sunday.

Home 10.20. Spent some time talking to Sydney Kent on religious matters. Today wore new trousers but they appear too “loud” that I must discard them.

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JUNE 26TH FRIDAY Busy as usual. McLean and Co at lunch time and ordered new trousers. Dined at home at 6. To North Adelaide on bike and spent some time with Mr Rice re Church matters. Home before 9. Worked on Sunday’s address.

JUNE 28TH SUNDAY Bath, routine. To Destitute Asylum with sisters and conducted morning service.

Blind choir assisting. Subject “ I am among you as he that serveth”. Felt more at home than ever before. The “Endeavour” work seems a great help. Called upon Hendry.

School 2.45. To Bennetts, Fred Bennets again laid up - the Lord help him. To Burdens to tea with Eliza. Several other friends present, including Mr James Burden and Dr Harris. Rainy.

Service 6.30, again to Burdens.

Home 9.20. Supper. I will not attempt to describe the varied feelings of today.

Jo Kader

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Bus: Mannum  Murray Bridge  Mt Barker  Adelaide and Return Monday to Friday except public holidays.

School holiday times (when different) are in brackets.

Mannum to Adelaide Adelaide to Mannum Mannum  Murray Bridge LinkSA Adelaide  Mt Barker Metro bus 842F 8:00am Leave Arnold Park, Mannum 1:50pm (4:03pm) Leave Harris Scarfe Murray Bridge  Mt Barker LinkSA Grenfell Street (Stop G2) 8:45am Leave Murray Bridge, South Mt Barker  Murray Bridge LinkSA Terrace, Information Centre 2:45pm (5:00pm) Leave Mt Barker Mt Barker  Adelaide Metro bus 842F Park & Ride 9:30am Leave Mt Barker Park & Ride, Murray Bridge  Mannum LinkSA Metro bus 842F to Adelaide 3:40pm (5:35pm) Leave Info Centre Detailed timetables are readily available at the Mannum Information Centre.

For more information, telephone 8532 2633 during office hours.

CLASSIFIEDS

$5 Classifieds can be up to thirty (30) words and must be PRE-PAID before your advertisement will appear, unless by prior arrangement. Advertisements over thirty words cost an extra 20 cents per extra word. Payments may be made by cheque or cash.

Hall For Hire Hall available for hire Mondays and Wednesdays.

Reasonable rates.

Central location.

Contact treasurer 8569 2385.

Mannum School Community Library School Term Times School Holidays Mon, Thur, Fri: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mon, Tue, Wed (am), Thur, Fri: Tue: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Wed: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Wed (pm): 04:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sat: 9:30 am - 12 noon Sat: 10:00 am - 12 noon Closed Sunday and Public Holidays. Further information: 8569 2005

Mannum HOSPITAL AUXILIARY CRAFT SHOP Shearer Car Park, Randell Street Mannum We Stock A Large Variety of Jams, Pickles, Chutneys and Sauces.

Books, Bric A Brac, Baby Clothes, Gifts Rugs, Cushions, Patchwork Handbags Decorated Hand Towels, Kitchen Hand Towels.

Footy Rugs, Cushions, Scarves, Caps, and Novelties Opening Hours Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Australian Red Cross THE POWER OF HUMANITY

Cambrai familystore Main Street, Cambrai Wed–Fri and Sun: 10AM–4PM Phone: 8564 5244 Mannum Leisure Centre Supervised Opening Hours

Mon: 10-11:30am Mini Movers; 6-6:30pm Bike combo Tues: 11-12noon Strength For Life; 9:15am RIP; 3:30-4:30pm Tai Chi; 6-7pm RIP Wed: 6-7pm Butt, Leg and Ab class Thur: 9:30-10:30am Mannum Movers; 11-12noon Strength For Life; 6-7pm Step Combo Bike Combo, small group training. RIP class with barbell, great for fat burning.

Strength For Life, Over 50s personalized class. Mannum Movers, over 50s aerobic class.

Seasonal Evening Programs. Soccer, Mixed Netball, Squash, Basketball.

Members 24/7 access. All others:Morning: Tuesday: 7:30-10:30am Wednesday, Friday: 7:30-11:00am Afternoon: Monday to Thursday: 3:30-7:30pm Friday: 3:30-6:30pm Check the Mannum Leisure Centre Facebook Page for updates on all programs.

Room hire available.

Further information: 8569 0185

mannumleisure@mid-murray.sa.gov.au

Deb Roberts, Programs Manager

Mannum Men’s Shed Inc. The Hub, Walker Avenue. In the Old Primary School.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 9:00am – 1:00pm Information: Bill McGhie: 0432 591 448 or 8569 1821

Mannum Men’s Breakfast Group River Bar below the Mannum Community Club 8:15 am FIRST TUESDAY each month February to December Bacon, eggs, sausages, tomatoes, toast, tea, coffee and mateship. $5.00 Information: Bill McGhie: 0432 591 448 or 8569 1821 Issue Number 111

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2016 PUBLICATION DEADLINES Friday (12 noon) Collate, Fold and Pick-up Date 22 for May Issue 112 Wednesday 27 April 27 for June Issue 113 Wednesday 1 June 24 for July Issue 114 Wednesday 29 June

Email: editor.mannummag@aussiebb.com.au Contact: General 8569 7392.

Advertising: email Editor.

Deliver: 71 Randell Street, Mannum SA 5238 (a service kindly provided by MMSS) Our email account is provided by Aussie Broadband as a community service

Community Meetings Clash Calendar R e g u l a r m e e t i n g s o n l y 5:30pm Aroona Scouts, Old Wall Flat Hall, Starr Road, Wall Flat. Kym Walton (MCHMannum Community Hub) MONTHLY 1st Monday 9:45am Combined Probus, Club.

10:00am Murray Darlings Red Hatters, Marion Wilson 0429 437 829.

1st Tuesday Men’s Breakfast River Bar, Mannum Community Club. Bill McGhie: 0432 591 448 or 8569 1821 nd 2 Tuesday Palmer Card Day. Collier Park Hall, Palmer. 8569 4184. nd 2 Wednesday 9:00am Shared Stitches of Mannum Quilting Group. Lions Den,Showground.

8569 2363.

8:00pm Mannum Gem and Minerals Club. Club rooms, Collier Park Palmer.

Leonie Hughes. 8278 2112.

2nd Thursday 1:30pm Prayer Meeting for Mannum.

Baptist Church, William St. 3rd Tuesday 7:30pm Mannum Agricultural Society.

Showground. rd 3 Wednesday 7:00-8:00pm, Combined Churches Prayer Meeting. Baptist Church, William St. 2:00-4:00pm History Group. MCH. 8569 1832.

3rd Thursday 10:30am-2:30pm Seniors Social Activity Days. St Andrews Anglican Church.

8532 2255.

11:00am Mannum RSL. Mannum Rowing Club/RSL. 3rd Friday 10:00am Secateurs, Soup & Soapies.

St Andrews Church. All welcome.

3rd Saturday 10:00am-mid-pm Gem Cutting and Silversmithing W/shop. Murraylands Gem and Mineral Club, Collier Park Palmer. Leonie Hughes. 8278 2112.

8:00pm-midnight Mannum Dances.

Lutheran Hall, Cliff St. Judy 0488 130 354, Lesley 8569 2449.

4th Thursday 7:30pm Progress Association. Meeting Room Council Chambers.

Last Monday 1:30pm Hospital Auxiliary. Meeting Room, Esmeralda St. Last Wednesday 6:30pm Mannum Mens Discussion Group. Mike McDowell. 8569 2818.

WEEKLY Monday 9:15-10:30am Mindfulness, Movement and Meditation Dru Yoga, Uniting Church, Green St, Mypolonga. Frances Bartlett 0407 678 311. Not school/public holidays.

0407 179 101.

Mon, Wed and Fri 10:00am-3:00pm The Hall. 5 Greening Street. 8569 1643.

Tue, Wed and Thur 9:00am-1:00pm Mannum Men’s Shed.

MCH. Bill McGhie: 0432 591 448 or 8569 1821.

Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am-4:00pm, MIFSA (Mental Illness Fellowship of SA). St Andrews Church, activities, lunch ($3).

Tuesday and Friday 8:00am Walkie Talkies. Lions Den, Showground. Helen 8569 2275.

Tuesday 9:00-10:00am Mannum Weight Watchers. MCH. Jane Kelly 8569 1799.

10:00am Prayer and Bible Study; Friendship Group. Riverword Christian Centre. Greening St. 8569 1333.

5:00pm Aroona Joeys, 5:30pm Aroona Cubs. Scout Hall, 5 Greening Street Kym Walton 0407 179 101.

Wednesday 10:00am Down to Earth, Community Garden Group. MCH. 10:00am Bible discussion. Baptist Centre, William Street. www.mannumbaptist.org.au 10:00-11:15am, Yoga. MCH. Fee $5.00 Bring mat.

Friday 9:30 am Bus Trip. MIFSA participants, donation. Trevor or Sam 0427 442 775 OTHER 1st and 3rd Sunday 9:30am Murray Mallee Field Archers.

Long Gully Rd, Mannum. Ian Baensch (after 6pm) 8569 1274. st 1 & 3rd Monday (2nd & 4th from April) 6:30 pm Mannum Community Singers, St Martins Lutheran Church, Cliff St. Christine85692373, Philip 0458 691516 Wednesday Noon Mannum Mag Committee.

Wednesday after deadline date, see above. Showground. 8569 2385.

2nd and 4th Wednesday 1:00-4:00pm, Sewing, Craft, Computing.

Baptist Centre, William Street. All welcome. Helen 8569 2886 or Colin mobile 0432 141 637, email colin@mannumbabtist.org.au Alternate Fridays 1:30pm Senior Citizen’s Club. Club Rooms. Marnie: 8569 2980.

Every Three Months 7:30pm Neighbourhood Watch. Leisure Centre. Coordinator Russ Dellow 0428 813 201.

2016 Community Calendar APRIL

MAY

Fashion Parade and High Tea Garden at 5 King George Street, weather permitting, otherwise St Andrews Hall Saturday 2nd, 2:30 pm St Andrews church fundraising Cost: $10 by ticket Contact: Valorie Bottroff 8569 1370 or Berrie Skein 8569 2385 See page 2 SANFL Showdown Mannum Football Oval Sunday 3rd, from 9:00am Crows vs Port Adelaide Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 4th, 10am Speaker on Healing Plants. All welcome Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322 Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 18th, 8:25am Bus trip to Salisbury wetlands.

All welcome Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322 Passover Meal River Word Christian Centre Friday 15th, 6pm RSVP: Monday 11th Contact: John & Lesley Brown 0402 855 365. See page 2

Floatfest 2016 Mannum Waters And Mary Anne Reserve 30th April – 1st May Contact: J Whitehorn Phone: 0448 533 147 Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 2nd, 10:00am Members garden visit. All welcome Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322 Lobethal Harmony Club St Martins Lutheran Hall Saturday 14th Watch for more details and where to get tickets Contact: Rev Collin Nieass Phone: 0432 141 637 Mannum Garden Group Lions Den Monday 16th, 9:15am Excursion to Wirrapunga. All welcome Contact: Bev Connell Phone: 8570 4322 Biggest Morning Tea Mannum Football Club Monday 11th, 10am Cancer Council fundraising Cost: $12.50 Contact: Wendy 8569 263 or Joan 8569 2469 See pages 2 and 13

Have Your Event Listed This section of Mannum Mag is for brief notices about community events for the current month and the following month.

In some months space is limited. For extra detail, write a short article for publication inside Mannum Mag. This will also ensure that your event is publicised if there is insufficient space to list your event here.

Your listing should include a location, date, time, cost and a contact number for enquiries.

Remember: When possible, send the calendar entry for publication in the issue of the month before the event.

Link SA: Mannum  Murray Bridge Monday to Friday: Arnold Park, Mannum  Murray Bridge Information Centre # Depart Depart Arnold Park 8:00am and 4:20pm Murray Bridge 7:25am and 3:40pm # Service connects to the LinkSA Murray Bridge  Mt Barker  Adelaide Service Contact LinkSA (8532 2633) for more details and other departure points

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