April 2009
Mannum, South Australia 5238
Issue number 34
Mannum Show – 2009 Hard Work Pays Off With Another Highly Successful Show ard work and good attendances made the 2009 Mannum Show a great success. Entries in most areas were well up to expectations even though we had a number of withdrawals in the Harness section of the horses due to the helicopter flights. The weather was perfect and the 27 conveners of the various sections excelled in their preparation and presentation. Gate takings were up 50% on last year and the free shows organised by Gary Keane and Gavin Pitman kept most people entertained for the greater part of the day - the circus, motor bike stunts and magician to say nothing of the helicopter flights and Brian Albino’s Country Music Show all added to the show atmosphere. One visitor to Mannum was astounded at what was available for $6 and almost annoyed that a ‘local’ in the main street had told him, when asked, “there wouldn’t be much going on up there”. Mannum also hosted the Australian Sheaf Tossing Championship, which gave first time convener Brett Sonntag a little extra work. Congratulations to local lad, Sheridan Holland, who became the new Australian Champion.
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Sheridan Holland, Australian Champion Sheaf Tosser
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Night Owls Bowling L.C. Howie and Co. Night Bowls Competition n Thursday 5th March the final night of the competition was held at the Mannum Bowling Club. Twenty four teams participated in the second of the six week series. During the competition many new bowlers have tried their hand at bowling on the new synthetic greens. After a few ends, the line and sometimes the length have been taken into account and many good bowls have been played. Thanks to some of Mannum’s regular bowlers who have helped out, with their advice and encouragement. The surface is perfect for night bowls because as the night temperature drops, the surface tends to run a little faster, and with the music playing it makes it a very relaxing atmosphere. The new teams and players soon found bowls is not easy, but as their skills increased, so did their scores and enthusiasm, and many have stated ‘we must do this next year’. The night finished with a magnificent supper, supplied by Lester Howie, which was really enjoyed by all. Thanks must also go to Trevor Paech and his many helpers from within the club. All of this made this season’s Night Owls a magic Thursday night. The winners for this 6 weeks series were Trevor Frahn, Tony Kelly, Leighton Schultz and Graham Verrall of the The Young Lions team.
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Contents Angie’s Cooking Tips Calendars & Dates
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Choristers Corner Church Services Classifieds
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Editorial Letters Mannum Matters
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Out of this World 8 Police & Neighbourhood Watch 18 Puzzle 3
Tight Lines Under the Toadstool
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