Seniors Happy Life

Hard-won fight for Blayney Abattoir

This sea of faces represents working men at the official opening of the Blayney Abattoir in June 1958. Local Government Minister Jack Renshaw opened the abattoir after it had been operating for six months and already making a profit. It had been a long battle to convince authorities to build the abattoir, but persistence paid off. The abattoir ran successfully for many years, employing at one stage 1600 workers, until 1998 when economic conditions forced its closure. The site had been a freezing works dating back to about 1900 previously.

Photo courtesy CWD Negative Collection, Orange & District Historical Society. The society holds a working day at Heritage Cottage, 148 March Street, each Wednesday from 10.30am to 4pm (with a lunch break from 12.30-1.30pm). Members are available to answer enquiries at this time.

CROSS PURPOSES GOD IS …

NICK MILHAM

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Have you ever wondered what it means when it says in the Bible that “God is (something)”?

For example, God is holy, love, just, et cetera... If you haven’t heard much from the Christian Bible, you probably haven’t. But if you’re curious about what the Bible has to say, this is actually really important for everyone, because concepts like love and justice have everyday relevance to all of us. When the Bible says, “God is (let’s use ‘good’ as an example)” it doesn’t just mean that God demonstrates what we would consider to be ‘goodness’ in his behaviour. What it means is that goodness is an innate aspect of God’s being, that his character and behaviour define what being good actually means. That HE can never not be good, and that WE are not truly good unless we are like him. We can, and often do, make up our own definitions of goodness, love, justice, et cetera… But unless we refer back to the originator, our ideas will only be imperfect – perhaps even totally wrong. God establishes, and in the person of Jesus reveals, the perfect model for all these values.

A HUGE THUMBS DOWN to the person who, not once but two nights in a row, riding an electric scooter, has seen fit to do circle work on the greens at Wentworth Golf Club causing untold damage. The same person was around last year. Somebody must know who they are, they’re probably bragging about it!

THUMBS DOWN to Orange City Council for not cleaning Algona Crescent.

THUMBS UP to an elderly woman Margaret, who after purchasing a trolley full of groceries at Coles Orange today, realised when she had packed the car and checked her receipt that she had not been charged for $3 worth of cherry tomatoes. Margaret walked all the way back to Coles to pay for the tomatoes much to the surprise of the staff. Let’s hope this sets a precedent for honesty in future shoppers. God bless her example.

THUMBS UP to PFC in Glenroi Avenue. Great service and lovely people!

THUMBS UP to Gilda at Café Latte, great to see you back serving fabulous coffee again.

THUMBS DOWN to the bin service for not emptying bins on time.

THUMBS UP to Sam at the Seniors Hub for providing the venue to hold the Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday, May 25. A big thank you to the workers and those who donated prizes, to Mel from the Cancer Council, to all the photographers and especially to all who attended and helped to raise $2,000 for this very worthy cause.

THUMBS UP to David Hanratty at MyCar for exceptional service and affordable prices.

A HUGE THUMBS UP to Jake at Western Battery in Orange. Jake was respectful, helpful and nothing was too much trouble for him. If every retailer in Orange had a “Jake” on their staff, business in Orange would be booming. Thank you, Jake!

THUMBS DOWN to cyclists who use the roundabout incorrectly on Woodward Street. I’m trying to give safe spaces to bike riders. However, if multiple riders enter the roundabout without stopping to turn left into Woodward Street from Moulder Street, right in front of my car which is exiting from the roundabout, it is too close and scary to hit the side of my car. I believe car drivers need to be careful around cyclists, but cyclists need to know road rules and safety by themselves too.

A MASSIVE THUMBS UP to the gentleman who found my phone on the road outside my house and returned it to my front porch. I was having a very bad day and your kindness has left me feeling very humble and thankful. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

A BIG THUMBS UP to Geoff, Donna and the team at Hi-Tech Vehicle Maintenance Orange. I have been using Hi-Tech since relocating to Orange approximately four years ago recently for a rego check and service. The inspection/ service was, as always, very thorough. All work was carried out in the time indicated and cost exactly as quoted, no surprises just excellent service.

THUMBS UP to Natalie and Chantelle at the Middle Coffee Shop for hosting an amazing high tea and raising money for Cancer Council. Well done girls, keep up the good work!

A BIG THUMBS UP to the Cargo Inn for the amazing antipasto platters, fabulous local wine selection and a great night out!

A BIG THUMBS DOWN to the people who go to the local pool and insist on getting changed in front of other people. Granted, they wrap a towel around themselves, but what if it should fall off? There are several change rooms. Have a bit of decency and use them. This is not your house you are in. Consider other people and kids.

THUMBS UP to the drivers that don’t flash their lights at oncoming cars when there is a mobile speed camera close by. The way people speed around Orange, no one deserves to be warned, everyone deserves to be caught.

A BIG THUMBS UP to my girl, Annalise. Thank you for being a supportive friend and taking me to get my blood test when I’m a nervous gal. Thank you for holding my hand while I cried, for playing the Mamma Mia soundtrack in the background, and for driving me to get a little treat afterwards. You’re an absolute gem. I wouldn’t know what to do without you.

THUMBS UP to Millthorpe Pharmacy/Medical. All of the staff and doctors are wonderful – so caring and supportive of our small community. It is wonderful to visit and be met with happy smiles from everyone. Thank you to all for going above and beyond. You are an amazing team, keep up the great work.

THUMBS UP to the lovely lady who was so kind when this old lady was trying to get up the kerb after getting out of a taxi and couldn’t until she rushed up, took my arm, and helped me get there, and then with a wave was gone. Such a lovely gesture done with pleasure. Thank you!

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