Thursday October 2 , 2008
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Vol 2 - No 28
Councillors wanted Learning from ‘wild’ games
HINDMARSH Shire Council is concerned at the lack of prospective candidates for the forthcoming Council elections. Half of the current Councillors are standing down on 29 November and all six council positions become vacant.
“Council is concerned that we have good, competitive elections with the best possible people vying for a seat at the Council table.” Cr Rob Gersch the Hindmarsh Mayor said today. “For this to happen we need a number of new people standing in each of our three wards.” The Shire has three wards (North, East and West). The North Ward includes the land in the northern half of the Shire along with Jeparit and Rainbow. The East Ward includes Dimboola through to Antwerp and Kiata with the surrounding areas. The West Ward
incorporates Nhill through to Yanac and Winiam. One councillor from each ward is retiring at the forthcoming election. “Being a Councillor provides a person with a great opportunity to help their community and have a say in how it develops.” Rob said. “They set the strategic direction of Council and guide economic development and community involvement as well as the more traditional areas of roads, home care, rates and rubbish.” “Councillors have a say in what our communities will look like in the future and need to work hard to maintain the involvement of other levels of government as well as the local community. The amount of work we have done in past couple of years to engage the community and give it a say in its own future has been huge.” “Hindmarsh has been a leader in many state and
regional activities including chairing the North West Municipalities Association and Rural Councils Victoria, convening the Wimmera Mallee Sustainability Alliance and lobbying on behalf of farmers and other constituents during times of hardship. It is essential that these activities continue to be vigorously pursued and this can only occur if we have a dynamic Council elected from a competitive group of candidates bringing their own fresh ideas to the table.” Nominations open on 23 October 2008 and close on 29 October 2008. A candidate information session will be held by the Victorian Electoral Commission in Jeparit on the evening of 21 October. Candidates are also more then welcome to have a confidential discussion with the Hindmarsh CEO, John Hicks, who can be contacted at the Nhill offices on 5301 1811.
Rural Skills Connect Project starts in the Wimmera WIMMERA Rural Skills Connect, a statewide skills initiative launched by the State Government in May this year, has appointed a project manager for the Wimmera. Tim Martin will work across the four shires of West Wimmera, Horsham Rural City, Yarriambiack and Hindmarsh. Tim’s focus over the project’s 12 months will be to assist farming families and agribusiness employees to develop skills and access employment opportunities across the region. The Minister for Rural and Regional Development and Skills and Workforce Participation, Ms Jacinta Allan said “the Government is providing $250,000 for the Wimmera Rural Skills Connect project to help at least 40 people working in the farm sector transfer their skills to meet rural industry skills gaps.” “Wimmera Rural Skills Connect will engage rural farm workers, owners and operators who have a range
of skills that are vital for regional economic growth but for which formal recognition may not have been obtained.” “In seeking to meet the needs of regional industry in the Wimmera, this project will provide appropriate employment and associated training opportunities to employees and employers affected by drought who may have the required skills to meet local rural industry needs.” Mr Martin said he was keen to work with the local community in identifying their skills potential. He has enhanced his own qualifications to access employment opportunities outside the farm gate and is keen for other’s to share this experience. “We’re not aiming to encourage farmers off the land, rather to help them gain formal qualifications so they have the option to work part-time or occasionally away from their farm, helping boost the family budget.” “While farming families are often keen to work off-
farm, the cost of training is prohibitive in terms of dollars so hopefully this project can help.” Tim encourages anyone interested in the project to contact him on 0429 957 643 or email: timmartin@westwimmera.vic.gov.au
Ms Allan said skills shortages are a major barrier to the ability of regional businesses to expand and grow and Wimmera Rural Skills Connect would help address this issue. “Everyone in the rural community knows the wealth of skills and experience that farmers have developed running highly complex and technical enterprises,” Ms Allan said. “Wimmera Rural Skills Connect will focus on skills in demand in western Victoria such as welding, transport, machinery operation, hospitality and aged care, creating a minimum of 40 effective full-time employment opportunities over 12 months.”
Putting together their environment picture game are: (L-R) Chelsea Merrett, Nathan Kennedy, Cr. Mick Gawith, Zali-Rose Fisher, Damien Webb with Lachan Ralph placing the last piece in the puzzle.
NHILL played host to the “Wild Games in the Topics on the day included; storm water impacts, West” program this week. Twenty-five primary- birds and water bugs (some viewed through a aged school children took part in a most enjoyable microscope) and habitat. day involving environmental activities The day had some valuable assistance by several The program featured different sessions based support people who gave talks, or helped with around the Nhill Lake, as well as conducting a number activities for the children. of activities for all participants at the Nhill Senior They were; Brian Klemm (Desert Fringe Regional Citizens Centre. Waste Management Group DFRWMG), Rob Morgan The “Wild Games in the West” program has been (Nhill Uniting Church), Fiona Werner (Hindmarsh available in Nhill for a number of years, with many Shire Council), Cr. Michael Gawith (representing children participating in environmental activities. DFRWMG), Anne Champness (Hindmarsh Shire Students learnt about the world around them and how Council), Bruce Bayly (DFRWMG), Max McLean the lifestyle of humans impact on the world. Each (Parks Victoria), Helen Grant (Hindmarsh Shire child, as a responsibility, took in turn to ‘look’ after Council), Harvey Champness (Bird Observers group) (experiencing responsibility) a small model of the and Michaela Crompton (Hindmarsh Landcare). All found the day entertaining along with the children. ‘world’ during these sessions. .
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THIS FRIDAY From 12 - 3pm •Enter at these Business Nhill members before the 2.45pm draw
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Participating in some ‘wild games’ at the Nhill Lake are: (L-R) Ella Goonrey, Josephine Chrisp, Fiona Werner, Bruce Bayly, Max McLean, Louise Bone, Ellie Maddern and Jacob Anthony.
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Macpherson Street footpath in repair
Walk to work this Friday
The Hindmarsh Shire Council would like to advise residents that a decision has been made to remove a section of the concrete footpath on the north side of Macpherson Street. The section to be removed is from the east side of the driveway to No. 40 Macpherson Street to the west side of the driveway to No. 32 Macpherson Street. This section will be replaced with an asphalt surface rather than concrete. The current path has cracked and lifted badly due to the roots of the large Morton Bay Fig trees growing in close proximity. Rather than endeavour to have the trees removed, Council has decided to replace the concrete path with a surface that will be easier to maintain if there is movement as a result of the trees roots. Any questions regarding the intended work should be directed to Janette Fritsch, Program Delivery Officer at the Hindmarsh Shire – phone 53911811.
The Nationals Member for Lowan and Shadow Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty is encouraging all Lowan residents to participate in Nationals Walk to Work Day on Friday 3rd October. “An active lifestyle has great benefits our health and well being. Walking is a great way to exercise and what better way to start the day than walking to work,” Mr Delahunty said. Walking delivers a number of health benefits as well as benefits to the environment. “Leave the car at home and walk to work, you will improve your personalhealth, reduce your carbon footprint and help tackle climate change,” Mr Delahunty said. “National Walk to Work day is a way of increasing awareness of the benefits of physical activity which also benefits our health and mental health, the environment, economic sustainability and is of social importance.” “Combining a healthy diet with regular physical activity, such as walking, will improve your health and well being, which results in fewer sick days and absenteeism along with increased productivity and creativity. “So come on, put on those walking shoes and join in the National Walk to Work Day on 3rd October,” Mr Delahunty said.
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Word of the Week slugabed \SLUHG-uh-bed\, noun: One who stays in bed until a late hour; a sluggard. Nemecek’s business is not for slugabeds. He opens for business every weekday at 4 a.m. — Drew Fetherston, “He Can Really Make Pigs Fly”, Newsday, December 12, 1994 I found Oriana, as usual, up before me, for I always was a sad slugabed. — W. Hurton, Doomed Ship All save Whit elected to sleep in that morning. Whit came back to report that he had spotted the tracks of a doe and a fawn made in the new snow directly beneath my unoccupied stand, and I regretted being a slugabed. — “Paying Tribute to Deer in Minnesota Woods”, New York Times, December 6, 1998 Slugabed is from slug, “sluggard” + abed, “in bed.”
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MURTOA’S BIG WEEKEND, 11th YEAR! …. 3 BIG days ! October 3rd – 5th BIG FRIDAY th
*124 Murtoa P & A Show ALL Friday from 9.30am. GREAT! *Official Opening of the BIG Weekend & GrainCorp Art Show quality wine and food, and art judging by special guest, the Internationally known artist, David Frazer. Mechanics Hall. A MAJOR social event in Murtoa. GALA evening ! 8pm. *Short Film/DVD Fest, local themes, adj. Hall above. 7.30pm.
even BIGGER SATURDAY *Saturday Morning Monster Market from 8am! 40 Stalls! Roving Magician in attendance, FOOD & DRINK! Lots here!! *GrainCorp Art Show all day. *Murtoa Cup Races all afternoon! Great entertainment !! A great family day .. book your table in the marquees! *Saturday Night Movies in the Marquee at Rabl Park featuring an actual Aussie classic MOVIE FILM and two ‘shorts’ another real draw card !! 8pm. Blanket if COLD! *”SQUASHED FROGS” live at the Marma Gully Hotel. 8 pm. *Water Tower Museum & Concordia College. 12-5.30pm. *Railway Hotel … friends, refreshments and food!! BAND!!
and HUGE SUNDAY *Writers Workshop with Bob Morrow. Rabl Park. 9-11.30am. *Ecumenical Service 11 - noon. Coromby Brass Band after. *GrainCorp Poets by the Pier featuring well-known guest Bob Morrow, in the BIG marquee by Rabl Park. 1-4pm. *LAKE MARMA CYCLING CRITERIUM. New event. 12-4pm. *Classic/vintage cars and MORE, by the Lake. Afternoon. *GrainCorp Art Show all day. *BUS TOURS. Visits all events. 1-4pm each ½ hr at Hall. $2 *Dunmunkle Sumpoiler’s Engine Shed Museum, 12-4pm. *Water Tower Museum & Concordia College open 1-5pm. AND…… TOWN CRIER DAVID BOND in attendance at ALL events!!
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A free singing workshop will be held in Kaniva on Sunday 5 October. Organised by Sing Australia the workshop will be run by National Director of Sing Australia Colin Slater OAM, and aims to highlight the value of singing in personal and community life, offering an unique and exciting approach to singing that everyone can share. Endeavouring to promote singing, Australian compositions and artists, Sing Australia was established in 1985 by Colin, himself an accomplished singer and singing teacher. His philosophy on the value of singing is straightforward. “We should all sing, regardless of how well we believe we can.” He says, “Singing is an emotional expression that is full of life sustaining benefits.” Over the past 12 months Colin and his team, with the support of Sing Australia’ members, have established choirs across drought affected regions of Australia. The success of this project has been acknowledged by the federal government’s Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, the Hon Jenny Macklin MP recently awarding a grant to Sing Australia through its ‘Stronger Families Strategy, Local Answers’ initiative. This grant will enable the formation of a further 70 to 80 singing groups in areas where the drought is still persisting
and will allow Sing Australia to support the establishment of new choirs in a variety of ways such as issuing free songbooks and offering reduced membership fees. “Singing has always brought people together when times were tough,” says Colin, “and there is nothing more powerful than a good sing and a laugh with friends, without worrying about how well you sound. There is nothing more empowering than to be given the encouragement to just be yourself.” Sing Australia’s aim of ‘Connecting Australians in Singing’ is to provide an avenue for people to enjoy singing for fun, enjoy a stress free time together each week and meet other members of choirs in the Sing Australia network. An example of such networking can be seen on the 4 th October when members from Sing Australia Nhill travel to Edenhope for a Dinner Dance with other choir members from across the region. Over 80 people from Warrnambool, Sea Lake, Donald, Horsham, Ballarat, Edenhope as well as Nhill and are expected to enjoy dinner, dancing and singing. For those interested in learning more about Sing Australia call 1300 552 296 or log onto our website at www.singaustralia.com.au or pop along to the free workshop on 5 October, 3.00pm at the Church of Christ Hall in Kaniva.
Open invitation to sing for fun Sunday 5 October, 3.00 pm at the Kaniva Town Hall. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity - a FREE workshop with Sing Australia National Director Colin Slater OAM - an inspirational and entertaining presenter. The aim is to start a choir in Kaniva as part of a growing network of Sing Australia choirs. If you love singing - always wanted to be in a singing group - want some good friendly company - been told you can’t sing, been a bit shy, have singing experience but want a fun approach… come to this 1 ½ hour workshop. You have nothing to lose and much to gain. It’s for everyone. No musical knowledge or previous singing experience needed Expressions of interest from piano accompanists and conductors welcome. For more information on Sing Australia 1300 552 296
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Celebrating 100 years women’s vote
National Youth Week grants available The Nationals member for Lowan Hugh Delahunty and Shadow Minister Youth is encouraging Lowan residents to apply for the nationals Youth Week Grants 2009. “The National Youth Week Grants 2009 are available to assist groups of young people to put on events for other young people,” Mr Delahunty said. Mr Delahunty said to be eligible for the grants; young people must be working in partnership with a local council community organisation or school. Grants of $2,000 are available to groups of young people working with one organisation and $5,000 for collaborative partnerships between young people and two or more organisations. Mr Delahunty the Nationals youth Week Grants fund events to celebrate and recognise the contribution of young Victorians. “The events are planned and organised by young people, for young people, with assistance from partnering agencies
such as schools or local councils,” Mr Delahunty said. The National Youth Week grants aim to ensure young people can participate in the planning and development of activities, acknowledges the common interests of young people as well as showcasing the talents of young people. Mr Delahunty said that some of the types of activities which may be funded include arts focussed events, photography exhibition, sports events, and festivals with live bands, stalls and competitions. “Importantly, events which may gain funding are those which focus on raising awareness of depression and anxiety and to improve mental health and well being of young people in our community,” Mr Delahunty said. Applications must be submitted by Friday 24th October, 2008. It is preferred application be submitted on line at www.grants.dpc.vic.gov.au For further information contact the Grants Information Line on 1300 366 356.
Wildflowers spring into bloom The Little Desert Nature Lodge is once again holding it’s Annual Wildflower and Art Exhibition. This years display feature 126 species of Wildflowers collected around the Lodge properties as the local Little Desert Area. In addition to this the Nhill Creative Artists have a fantastic display of their works on show with many landscape and images of wildflowers. Ken Pilgrim also has a display of Pelegoniums on show in a range of colours and of course the Malleefowl mound is on display. Entry to the show is $5 and morning and afternoon teas are available for $5. All proceeds go toward the ongoing research and conservation programs of the Lodge. Bring the kids along and have a picnic lunch, see the wildflowers and go for a walk on one of our nature trails.
FREE STRAW TO GIVE AWAY Great for the garden......Just bring your trailer to the Nhill Showgrounds Monday 19 (after Kaniva Show horse events. Pot luck on quantity
HINDMARSH HAPPENINGS Community events calendar for
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Nhill Cinema - Tropic Thunder (MA) 8:00pm St George’s Annual Fete Pirates of Penzanca Walktober Moovers & Shakers WWHS Nhill Cinema - Make it Happen (PG) 8:00pm Nhill Golf Club - WWHS Ambose Nhill A & P Show Netherby Primary School Closing Celebrations - Meet & Greet 2:00pm
ATTENTION ALL CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS To help everyone plan for a well attended event, place your forthcoming function in the Hindmarsh Happenings. The Hindmarsh Shire Council also encourage any person, group or organisation who anticipate holding an event, function, dance etc. to write details in a diary held at the front desk of the shire offices, to help avoid such events clashing with one another.
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Rural Skills Cadetship Program for students
THE Nationals Member for Lowan Hugh Delahunty is urging people to take a personal role in the celebration of the centenary of women winning a vote in Victorian State elections. Mr. Delahunty said the suffragettes triumph in Victoria came after decades of campaigning, 19 bills and one legislative false start. “Because of an error in drafting legislation, women won the vote in 1863, but it was taken away again in 1865,” Mr. Delahunty said. During the 1890s, the women’s suffrage movement staged massive campaigns to get equality at the ballot box, culminating in what is now known as the Monster Petition. More than 30,000 signatures were collected in six weeks, and fixed to a roll of fabric 260 metres long. It took several people to heave it into State Parliament. The Monster Petition is considered a turning point in Victorian history and it led to the 1908 law granting voting equality. People have a chance to make a personal mark on the centenary. Across the State, calico banners have been placed and people have bee encouraged to sign them in a recreation of the Monster Petition. The calico banners will be sewn together and displayed in Parliament in November. A banner is available in Nhill to sign at the Nhill Neighbourhood House. Everyone is invited to write their name on the banner and into to history. The banner was organised by the Nhill Community News and will be placed at different venues around Nhill so people have the opportunity to part in this great event. “Take a little time to remind yourself of this important part of our political heritage,” Mr. Delahunty said.
“It is great to see the Victorian Government investing in connecting young people and businesses in rural Victoria.” Hindmarsh Mayor Rob Gersch said today. “The new Rural Skills Cadetship Program provides funding for Hindmarsh students studying full time away from home, to assist them with their course costs while at the same time assisting local firms to provide them with vacation employment.” “The Shire has identified retaining its young people as a major strategy in its Council Plan.” Rob said, “This program will provide us with another tool to do this. We need to bring together young people and business so they both see their future in partnership.” The Program provides $5,000 to local students who are studying away from home over two years if they undertake vacation work with a local firm. It also provides the local firm with $2,500 over those two years to provide the vacation work. “It was great to see the Victorian Government respond so quickly when we suggested they look at a wider version of our Hindmarsh Cadetships. The Minister for Regional Development conducted some consultations a few months ago and this was one of the ideas we put to her.” said Hindmarsh CEO John Hicks. “Given the ageing of our population and our tradition of home grown entrepreneurs this will assist in keeping the connection between our businesses and our young people, even when they go away to study.” “The sustainability of rural communities relies on the development of entrepreneurs.” John noted, “Our young people are the ones who will have the skills and the links with our communities to develop new businesses and form the fabric of our society in the years to come.” There is very little time to get applications in. Students and employers Photo: Pictured above are participants of the NNH need to contact the Youth and Business Officer, Fiona Werner, either at the China Painting class. (L-R) Shirley May, Joyce Lane (China painting tutor) Brenda Vorhause and Vaylen Nhill Office or on 5391 1811, as soon as possible. Applications close on 15 Brooks (Brenda’s grand daughter who is visitng from October and need to be lodged through Council. The Basin)
Little Desert Nature Lodge Whimpey’s Tours
See the magnificent spectacle of Springtime blooms that burst into life in the Little Desert complimented by works from the Nhill Creative Artists! Where: Little Desert Nature Lodge, located 16 km south of Nhill on the Nhill-Harrow Road. Opening Times: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm daily Admission: $5 Adults, Children free of Charge
Morning or Afternoon Tea available for $5 per person Enquiries 5391 5232
A Conservation Initiative of the Little Desert Flora & Fauna Foundation Inc.
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• Nhill Community News Quote of the week The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
New books at Nhill Library this week butCain. the second 1 Heartsick by Chelsea Quickmouse flick: When beautiful serial killer Gretchen Lowell captured her last victim, the man in charge of hunting her down, she quickly established who was really in control of the investigation. So why, after ten days of horrifying physical and mental torture, did she release Detective Archie Sheridan from the brink of death and hand herself in? 2 Flood by Stephen Baxter. Quick flick: Next year. Sea levels begin to rise. The change is far more rapid than any climate change predictions, metres a year. Within two years London, only 15 metres above the sea, is drowned. New York follows, the Pope gives his last address from the Vatican, Mecca disappears beneath the waves. Where is all the water coming from? 3 The Council Of The Cursed by Peter Tremayne. Quick flick: When Bishop Leodegar of Autun calls upon the church leaders from western Europe to attend a council, it is to be a meeting haunted by sudden death and intrigue. It’s AD 670, and the Council of Autun is meeting to discuss serving a final devastating blow to the Celtic Church. But when a conflict between two delegate results in the murder of the chief delegate from Hibernia, the entire Council is in danger. 4 Devil Bones by Kathy Reichs. Quick flick: When a careless plumber accidentally knocks through a wall, he is horrified by what he uncovers. Called to the scene is forensic anthropologist Dr Temperance Brennan. Fighting her claustrophobia, and the unmistakeable sweet, fetid odour of rotting flesh, Tempe descends the precariously steep, makeshift wooden steps. What awaits her below is a ritualistic display: slain chickens and a goat - and a skull, ghostly pale, rests on a pedestal, the lower jaw missing, the empty orbits starring back at her. 5 Keep The Bastards Honest by Don Chipp. Quick flick: Keep the Bastards Honest reviews the life of a key figure in Australian politics and exposes the political and humane elder that is Don Chipp. Interwoven with humorous anecdotes. 6 The Wolfman by Nicholas Pekearo. Quick flick: Marlowe Higgins has had a hard life. Since being dishonourably discharged after a tour in Vietnam, he’s been in and out of prison, moving from town to town, going wherever the wind takes him. He can’t stay in one place too long - every full moon he kills someone.Marlowe Higgins is a werewolf. For years he struggled with his affliction, until he found a way to use this unfortunate curse for good - he only kills really bad people. 7 Bonsai With Japanese Maples by Peter D. Adams. Quick flick: With their delicate foliage, seasonal color changes, and intricate pattern of branching, Japanese maples are among the most popular and suitable plants for bonsai design. Internationally renowned expert Peter Adams discusses both the specific horticultural needs of Japanese maples as bonsai subjects and illustrates proven techniques for creating and maintaining beautiful specimens. 8 Ornamental Bamboos by David Crompton. Quick flick: Bamboos are among the most fascinating of plants. Their unusual life cycle, tremendous power of growth, and extraordinary diversity of size and form give them a special significance in gardens. And gardens of all sizes can accommodate these elegant plants, which are cold-resistant and surprisingly easy to grow. 9 King Dork by Frank Portman. Quick flick: Tom Henderson is small, skinny and awkward, and pretty much feels like an idiot most of the time. But when he discovers his father’s copy of The Catcher in the Rye, it changes his world. It puts him in the middle of several interlocking conspiracies and at least half a dozen mysteries involving dead people, naked people, fake people, ESP, blood, guitars, monks, witchcraft and rock and roll. It’s the tip of a very odd iceberg of clues that could help Tom unravel the puzzle of his father’s death, and - bizarrely - reveal the secret of attracting semi-hot girls. Teen. 10 Blood Red, Snow White by Marcus Sedgwick. Quick flick: Set at the time of the Russian Revolution, the end of a centuries old dynasty, the rise of the Bolsheviks sent shockwaves around the world. This is the story of one man who was there. It’s real history - about the riches and excesses, the glory of the Russian nobility, Nicholas and Alexandra, their haemophiliac son, Alexei, notorious Rasputin, Lenin and Trotsky who ruled from palaces where the Czars had once danced till dawn. Teen.
Large variety of children’s DVD’s and videos available
Talking books Great for those long trips in the car!! Nhill Library hours Tues 2:00pm - 5:30pm Wed 2:00pm - 5:30pm Thurs 2:00pm - 5:30pm Fri 2:00pm - 6:30pm Sat 10:00 - 12 noon
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How do I know who you are? Experts to look at (Id)entity IN an age of social networking, cyber personas, biometrics, identity crime and enhanced data sharing between government and non-government organisations, the term “identity” has become loaded. But not everyone can agree on what it is. I know who I am. You know who you are. But how do I know who you are? Privacy Victoria’s oneday conference [Id]entity 08 will explore the meaning of ‘identity’. The conference will be held at Melbourne’s Treasury Theatre on Wednesday 12 November 2008. Releasing the conference
program, Helen Versey, Victorian Privacy Commissioner said: “For a variety of reasons Government and private sector organisations increasingly want to know who they are dealing with. Privacy laws allow for anonymous transactions where practicable, so at what point should people be compelled to provide an ID? And what is a correct ID? Sometime organisations get an identity wrong and this can have devastating consequences for people.” “The conference will examine what the different sectors mean by ‘identity’ and ‘identity management’. The conference is a mustattend event for anyone
working in the field of privacy, ‘identity management’, personal information management, information technology and data security” Ms Versey said. To be opened by the Deputy Premier, Rob Hulls, the conference will be addressed by experts from government, law enforcement and the private sector. Speakers include Greg Stone from Microsoft Australia, Tony Burke from the Australian Banking Association and Nigel Waters from the Australian Privacy Foundation. Full details of [Id]entity 08 are at www.privacy.vic.gov.au or available by telephone 1300 666 444.
Funding for veterans THE Nationals Member for Lowan Hugh Delahunty and Shadow Minister for Veteran’s Affairs said time was running out to lodge applications under the Veterans Council Grants Program 2008 funding round. “The grants provide up to $50,000 for commemorative and educative projects which raise awareness of the contribution made by service men and women,” Mr Delahunty said. Mr Delahunty said the program provided practical support to the veteran community, through the funding of a range of projects designed to educate the community about Victoria’s involvement in Australia’s war and service history, honour and
commemorate the service and sacrifice of veterans, assist in the education of veterans’ dependants, or provide welfare support to veterans, he said. Funding is distributed from the ANZAC Day Proceeds Fund and the Victorian Veterans Fund, by the Victorian Veterans Council, an independent statutory body chaired by Major General Peter Haddad (Retd) and comprising representatives of the veteran community. Mr Delahunty said applications closed on Friday, September 26 2008. Guidelines for both funding programs and application forms are available from the website, www.veterans.vic.gov.au, or the grants information line, 1300 366 356.
Win a Romp Around the World and have fun doing it THE most exciting charity event in Australia, the ‘Go for your life’ Melbourne City Romp, will hit the streets of Melbourne on Sunday 19 October. This year, premium sponsor G.A.P Adventures is encouraging all regional Victorians to get involved and explore the world within the city of Melbourne. Every regional Victorian team that travels more than 100km’s to participle in the ROMP festivities will automatically be entered into the draw to win a $3,000 travel voucher. With teams of between 2-6 people, the prize of $3,000 from G.A.P Adventures would take participants on a literal romp around the world! With G.A.P Adventures, a team of six people may like to explore Northern Thailand Hilltribes and Villages, whereas a team of 4 people might prefer a Mexican Family Adventure and a team of 2 people could choose to go on safari as part of a Tanzanian Wildlife Adventure!!! Importantly, all participants who enter the regional travel voucher
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draw will still be eligible to share in an impressive $100,000 worth of prizes, which includes the major prize of a $5,000 travel voucher from G.A.P Adventures. Participants will also be doing their bit for charity by raising funds for the Burnet Institute to continue its fight against the world’s most serious infectious diseases and cancers. Building on the success of the inaugural Romp in 2007, which attracted more than 10,000 participants, the 2008 event will be even bigger and better. Entries are strictly limited to 3000 teams, so be quick to register at www.cityromp.com! The ‘Go for your life’ Melbourne City Romp is part treasure hunt, part ‘Amazing Race’and part puzzle, and will attract 15,000 Rompers. Teams of between two and six people will arm themselves with a map, a clue sheet and a mobile phone and ‘romp’ around the city on foot and public transport solving clues to unveil the mysteries of Melbourne. According to G.A.P Adventures General
Manager Aus / NZ, Pete Rawley, “We’re very proud to support this year’s ‘Go for your life’ Melbourne City Romp, and are encouraging all of those regional Victorians to come into Melbourne for the day and support the good work of the Burnet Institute. The link between the work of the Burnet Institute, in the area of health in developing nations, and the community development work that G.A.P Adventures carries out through our Planeterra Foundation in those same regions made this an obvious cause for us to support.” There are four Romp entry categories, each with its own special prizes – Family & Friends, Corporate, University and Schools. Entries are now open and are strictly limited. Entries close on October 3, or when the field limit is reached, whichever is earlier. Entry Fees $55.00 per family of up to 6 people, OR $29.00 per adult. $15.00 per child/ student/ concession FREE for children under 6. Bookings & Enquiries 03 8506 2350 or visit www.CityRomp.com
Reflections of the past 1891 Tuesday 21 April 1891 On Saturday, the 18th, Mr Stephen Farmers of Tarranginnie made know his intention to contest the seat, and yesterday both nominations had been received before the closing time of 4pm. A sudden death at Yanac North last Thursday morning necessitated a magisterial inquiry by Mr B. Dreher J.P. of Netherby. A 56 year old widow named Anetta Sophia Christina Mahns, living with her son and daughter on a Mallee block, had been ailing for a number of years with asthma. She had been ailing with the complaint in Germany and was advised to come to Australia for her health. She settled down in South Australia for some time, only coming to live at Yanac about a year ago. At the inquiry the evidence showed that death was due to asthma, and a verdict to that effect was recorded. At the conclusion of the inquiry the remains of the lady were interred in Bleak House Cemetery. Friday 24 April 1891 Birth: Walker - On the 15th instant at Nhill, the wife of J. Walker, of a daughter. Mr St. Eloy D’Alton was authorized to sign cheques for the Lowan Shire Waterworks Trust on account of the serious illness of the Trust Secretary Mr James Mussen (Mr D’Alton was also Acting Shire Council for the same reason). Insolvencies: Robert Rushton Currie of Netherby, farmer. Debts £1038, Assets £240, Causes of insolvency – failure of crops. Alex Englander, hotelkeeper, formerly of Netherby. Liabilities £709, Assets £620 Causes of insolvency – pressure of creditors. Friday 1 May 1891 (From our own correspondent 27/4/1891) Our local State School is still closed on account of the illness of the teacher, Mr Price, who is still at Daylesford. It was expected that the Department would have supplied a relieving teacher but they have not done so…. …There is still another change in the ownership of our local store, Mr Kozminsky of Nhill, having purchased the stock etc, in the assigned estate of Mr A. Gluck, and by him, I understand, the business will in future be carried on. Tuesday 5 May 1891 Birth: Taylor – On 30th April, the wife of C. Taylor, Kiata, of a daughter. The candidates for the East Riding election were Mr John Young, the well known and esteemed auctioneer of Nhill, and Mr Stephen Farmers of Tarranginnie, who is likewise highly respected by everybody throughout the district. 578 votes were recorded; Mr Young received 392 and Mr Farmers 186. It is a coincidence that 107 votes were recorded for each of the candidates of the polling booths outside Nhill. Friday 8 May 1891 At the Ni Ni Lutheran Church on the 28 th, a marriage was celebrated between Mr Traugest Noske of Dimboola, and Miss Clara Walther, youngest daughter of our local school teacher, Mr J.F. Walther. Rev. W. Hampe was the officiating clergyman… Tuesday 12 May 1891 Mr James Mussen, Shire Secretary, has resumed duty at the Shire office… Mr P.H. Mussen, son of our Shire Secretary…who was at one time accountant at the Nhill branch of the Bank of Victoria, has been transferred from Avoca to Takura. On Sunday Mrs Elizabeth Perkins, a very old colonist aged 73, died at the residence of her daughter Mrs Jos. Bullus of Nhill. She came to Nhill Submitted by the Nhill Historical Society of Nhill Lowan Shire Hall 104-106 Macpherson Street OPEN: Tues & Thurs 1:30pm – 5:00pm. Friday 10:am – 3:00pm
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Drought Bus to visit Nhill FARMERS, irrigators and small businesses in Nhill are being encouraged to visit the Murray Darling Basin drought bus when it visits on Thursday 16 October 2008, to learn more about the improvements to drought assistance measures and support services. The Bus will be available between 10.00am to 5.00pm at the servicing stop. Centrelink MurrayDarling Basin Drought Bus Coordinator, Noel Burton said the MurrayDarling Basin Drought Bus is a ‘one stop shop’ for information on drought assistance and other support. “The prolonged effects of the drought are still placing a great financial and emotional strain on farming communities,” Noel said. “The Exceptional Circumstances assistance has been extended for the MalleeNorthern Wimmera area until next year, but farmers and small businesses need to understand that help is still available here on the bus. “The Murray-Darling Basin Drought Bus is essentially a fully functional mobile office, and has been specifically tasked to service the people in this region.” Noel said the specialist rural staff from Centrelink can provide information on a range of E x c e p t i o n a l Circumstances (EC) assistance, including:
· The EC Relief Payment for farmers and small businesses · The EC Interest Rate Subsidy for farmers and small businesses · Professional advice and planning assistance · The MurrayDarling Basin Irrigation Management Grant, worth up to $20,000 · Exit Grants of up to $150,000 for farmers who have decided to leave the land, with extra assistance of up to $20,000 for advice, retraining and relocation expenses “A social worker and financial information services officer are also travelling with the Drought Bus for additional support,” Noel said. “As well as Drought Assistance information, staff on the MurrayDarling Basin Drought Bus can also assist with other Centrelink matters, such as general payment information, updating customer contact details, printing documents and making appointments. “It’s important farmers, irrigators and small businesses understand there is support available. If you miss the Murray-Darling Basin Drought Bus when it’s in town, then contact the Murray-Darling Basin Assistance and Referral Line on Freecall™1800 050 015.” What: MurrayDarling Drought Bus visits Nhill When: Thursday 16 October 2008, from 10.00am to 5.00pm Where: N h i l l Showgrounds, Victoria Street, Nhill
Participants a W r e e athe m m i graduate from W r chronic heart failure program FRIDAY Rain Min. 6° Max. 20° 80% rain chance to receive 1-5mm Frost risk- Nil SATURDAY Increasing sunshine Min. ° Max. 17° 30% rain chance to receive < 1mm Frost risk - Moderate SUNDAY Mostly sunny Min. 1° Max. 18° 60% rain chance to receive 1-5mm Frost risk - Moderate MONDAY Possible shower Min. 3° Max. 15° 40% rain chance to receive < 1mm Frost risk - Moderate TUESDAY Mostly cloudy Min 2° Max. 17° 20% rain chance to receive < 1mm Frost risk - Moderate WEDNESDAY Mostly sunny Min. 1° Max. 19° 10% rain chance to receive <1mm Frost risk - Moderate
PEOPLE with chronic heart failure have graduated from an exciting new program aimed at reducing their admissions to hospital. Wimmera Health Care Group ran the program over an eight week period. Co-ordinator Kate Hodge, said that other aims of the innovative new program were to help people with chronic heart conditions to better manage their symptoms and to encourage them to exercise more regularly.
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“We had a dietician, social worker, pharmacist, general practitioner and other key professionals talking to the group about how they could better manage their condition. We also spent an hour each week running a monitored exercise session for our participants” she said. Ms Hodge said that the program focused on improving the quality of life for people with chronic heart conditions. Participants now have a greater knowledge of the impacts that diet, stress management, exercise and other factors can have on their condition. “They have come away from the program with the tools to better manage their chronic heart failure at home” she said. The inaugural program was so positive that there will be another chronic heart failure program starting up on 23 September 2008. People interested in learning more about the chronic heart failure
program or the Hospital Admissions Risk Program (HARP) in general are urged to contact Kate Hodge at Wimmera Health Care Group on ph. 5381 9107. Photo: Valvular surgery patient Richard Morphett from Yanac with clinical nurse specialist Deidre Harrington, made a 250 km round trip from Yanac each week to attend the program
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Cutting crops for stock feed? WITH high temperatures and little rainfall over the last couple of weeks, many farmers are facing the decision of holding out for harvest or grazing and cutting crops for stockfeed. Having all the relevant information at hand and receiving quality agronomic advice is essential when balancing yield potentials and weather predictions with strong grain and stockfeed markets. When considering grazing and cutting crops for stockfeed, it is critical that previous chemical use, even pre-emergent, be evaluated to ensure that any stockfeed is fit for purpose and free of unacceptable residues. Such residues have the potential to cause major market disruptions, as demonstrated through previous Australian industry experience with residues of endosulfan in beef cattle from feeding contaminated cotton trash. The only way to ensure that stockfeed is suitable for use is to observe label withholding periods (WHP). Some products have a WHP for a number of uses including harvest, grazing, cutting for stockfeed, and feeding to livestock, whilst others may never leave a crop or its stubble able to be fed for animal consumption. It is important to note that when a product has a WHP relating to cutting for stockfeed this means the interval between the application of the chemical and when the crop is actually cut, not when it is fed to stock. This means it is not possible to cut within a WHP and feed later as unacceptable residues may be present because the plant cannot eliminate them once cut. In some circumstances WHP can be for a considerable time period. For example: • Some atrazine products (eg. Gesaprim®) used for weed control on canola have a WHP for grazing or cutting for stockfeed of 15 weeks for pre-emergent use or 6 weeks for post emergent use. • When triadimefon products are used for rust control on wheat some formulations (typically 125 g/L, eg. Turret®) require a 28 day WHP for grazing or cutting
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In with the Old... Farm machinery theft THIS week we celebrate International Day of the Older Person. Too often we forget what a valuable resource and contribution our older members make to our society and too often the media focuses on the negatives of getting old. But where would we be without them? This week, remember those aged over 60: • are the biggest supporters of charities – through donations and time • contribute almost $74.5 billion dollars per annum to the economy through voluntary and unpaid caring work Today in the world, one in every ten people are 60 years and older. By 2050, one out of every five will be aged over 60 person, and by 2150, one third of the people in the world are expected to be 60 years of age or older. Due to a global increase in life expectancy, charities are benefiting from the longer periods of repeat donations from those generous Australians who commit to donating regularly. However, what many people do not realise is that, when donors pass away, the income that charities have been receiving is discontinued, resulting in a major strain on charities to continue their work. Include a Charity is a campaign that exists to remind people that there is an option to leave money to charity in their Wills, and by doing this, we can ensure that the good work carried out by charities can continue. “Only about eight per cent of Australians currently include a charity in their Will. The good news is this number is slowly increasing and we hope it will transfer into more funds being raised, as people realise how important bequests are to the work of charities,” said Sam Broughton, spokesperson for Include a Charity. Updating your Will and including a charity is very simple. For any information about Wills and how to leave money to charity in your Will, please call 1800 400 300, or visit www.includeacharity.com.au.
THE theft of farm machinery causes huge personal and financial losses for farmers. Tractors, ploughs, headers, augers, generators, welders, motor bikes and quad runners are attractive targets for thieves. The theft of machinery parts, such as header lights, batteries, and radios from tractors is also a problem for many farmers. The costs are high for farmers in replacing stolen equipment. If the theft occurs during the critical periods of planting or harvesting, loss of productivity can compound the total financial damage. What you can do? There are some things you can do to reduce the opportunity for theft. Although several of the following suggestions may seem somewhat drastic and time consuming, they are worthwhile is a theft is prevented. You are the best judge of whether it’s worth the time and trouble in your particular situation. Protecting farm equipment
Nhill Senior Citizens are holding the following events for Senior Citizens Week:1. Sunday 5 October Pleasant Sunday afternoon with Nhill-Dimboola band in attendance. 2. Monday October 6 - BBQ 3. Wednesday October 8 Meet to get names for Warracknabeal. 4. Saturday October 11 - Cards and bowls.
It’s sometimes necessary to leave equipment in a paddock overnight. If it’s possible, park machinery out of sight of a public road, behind trees or a hill. Proximity to roads increases the probability of theft or vandalism. If possible, position machinery so it can be seen from the farm house or alternatively, park it near a neighbour’s house. Never leave keys in machinery. The doors of machinery with cabs should be locked. To prevent thefts of radios from machinery, try to have radios installed that operate only with a security code that is connected to the auxiliary power of the machine. When there is a break down, if possible return the machinery to the main shed area. Too often farmers pull down a tractor in a paddock, leave it unattended while seeking replacement parts, and return to find several parts missing. Always know where your equipment is located on farm. Try to secure or immobilise vehicles or equipment when not in use. Machinery left in paddocks overnight or for longer periods should be disabled by removing the distributor cap or battery. Machinery stored outside or in remote sheds and only used in certain times of the year should also be disabled in this way. You can chain machinery together or to a
tree or other strongly anchored objects. You can chain and lock the front wheel to rear wheel or axle. Where possible, large farm machinery not in use should be stored in a secured shed, preferably in sight of a farmhouse, or grouped in a highly visible area. Build a fenced enclosure that can be padlocked shut for heavier equipment that cannot be secured in sheds. Ensure that all machinery and pieces of equipment are marked with identification and maintain an inventory with a description, a record of the serial number, chassis and model numbers of machines. Using metal engravers or a welder to mark machinery, vehicles and equipment with and NSW for your state and your driver’s licence number, your Rural Lands protection Board PIN number or your stock brand. Photograph or video machinery and valuable items of equipment and store them with the inventory. Use lockable fuel caps. Secure tools and tool boxes. Stolen goods need a ready market. Be wary of offers that are too good to be true they usually are! Report all suspicious incidents to police.
• Nhill Community Classifieds CHURCH NOTICES NHILL LUTHERAN PARISH WORSHIP Sunday 5th October Nhill 9:00 am HC No Sunday School 11:00 am Woorak HC Tuesday October 7 11:00am Avonlea HC
NHILL CHISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 10.00am Communion Service followed by morning tea, all age Sunday School and Bible Study at 11.15am. All Welcome. Enquires please phone: 5391 1044 or 0429 911042
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ANGLICAN PARISH OF WEST WIMMERA 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday 5 October 9:00 am Mass (Kaniva) 11:00 am Mass (Dimboola) Tuesday 7 October 11:00 am Mass (Jeparit)
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To celebrate Walktober a walking group will commence on Tuesday the 7th of October at 0900 am and will continue on every Tuesday for the month of October. Walking will commence at 900am at Neighbourhood house and on completion of walking will return to neighbourhood house for a healthy morning tea. All ages and fitness levels will be catered for and everyone is welcome. So why not join in the fun and come along to enjoy physical fitness and socialisation in one. Nicole Schneider Phone 53914222 or Mobil 0429991070 Community Health Nurse Rural Lowan Health Network West Wimmera Health Service
You don’t have to give your name when giving crime information to Crime Stoppers and Crime Stoppers does not have caller ID. The Police and Crime Stoppers publicly thank the people of Victoria as a whole for their ongoing support and encourage everyone to continue their active participation in the fight against crime. Persons who provide information can be satisfied that they have greatly assisted the fight against crime even though they didn’t provide their name.
WANTED - NEW LISTINGS Due to the volume of our sales in the area recently , we are urgently needing new listings of houses and farmlets in Nhill and surrounding areas. If you are thinking of selling contact us for a free, no obligation appraisal of your property Contact: Ian Davidson Mb: 0417 538 240
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• Nhill Community Sporting News
West Wimmera Cricket Association Inc Draw 2008 - 2009 Round 1 Oct-11 Boyeo vs Nhill Blue vs Winiam vs Dimboola vs
Nhill Kiata Rainbow Jeparit
Round 10 Nhill Red Jeparit Boyeo Dimboola
Jan-17 vs Winiam vs Nhill Blue vs Kiata vs Rainbow
Round 2 October 18 Nhill Red vs Jeparit Boyeo vs Winiam Rainbow vs Kiata Dimboola vs Nhill Blue
Round 11 Nhill Red Rainbow Kiata Jeparit v
Jan-24 vs Boyeo vs Winiam vs Nhill Blue s Dimboola
Round 3 Winiam Nhill Blue Kiata Rainbow
Oct-25 vs Nhill Red vs Jeparit vs Boyeo vs Dimboola
Round 12 Boyeo Rainbow Nhill Red Winiam
Jan-31 vs Jeparit vs Nhill Blue vs Kiata vs Dimboola
Round 4 Jeparit Nhill Red Winiam Boyeo
Nov-01 vs Rainbow vs Nhill Blue vs Kiata vs Dimboola
Round 13 Nhill Blue Rainbow Jeparit Dimboola
Feb-07 vs Boyeo vs Nhill Red vs Winiam vs Kiata
Round 5 Kiata Nhill Blue Jeparit Dimboola
Nov-08 vs Nhill Red vs Rainbow vs Boyeo vs Winiam
Round 14 Jeparit Winiam Boyeo Nhill Red
Feb-14 vs Kiata vs Nhill Blue vs Rainbow vs Dimboola
Round 6 Nhill Red Boyeo Winiam Kiata
Nov-15 vs Rainbow vs Nhill Blue vs Jeparit vs Dimboola
Semi - Finals Feb-21 1st vs 2nd 3rd vs 4th 50 overs each. 10 over max per bowler
Round 7 Kiata Rainbow Nhill Blue Dimboola
Nov-22 vs Jeparit vs Boyeo vs Winiam vs Nhill Red
Preliminary Final Feb-28 Winner of 3rd vs 4th against loser of 1st vs 2nd 50 overs and 10 max per bowler
Round 8 Jeparit Winiam Kiata Nhill Blue
Nov-29 vs Nhill Red vs Boyeo vs Rainbow vs Dimboola
Round 9 Nhill Blue Kiata Rainbow Dimboola
Dec-06 vs Nhill Red vs Winiam vs Jeparit vs Boyeo
Christmas New Year Break
Final Mar-07 Winner of 1st vs 2nd against winner of Preliminary Final 50 overs and 10 max per bowler. All on day games again. (40 overs per side) Nhill Blue and Nhill Red to play home games at Nhill College secondary oval due to resurfacing of Davis Park Any further information contact WWCA President Steve Graham on 53911 991
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100 Up Bowls Championship commences
A wobbley surprise for Kirsty
ON Sunday 3 Rounds of the 100 Up Championship was played, a small field of only 22 players, and it is now down to the final four. It seems the Secretary and Treasurer (both Umpires) were concentrating so hard in their match that they bowled one entire end on the wrong mat line. Semi finals: P. Uthmeyer to play B. Bowden, and M. Haby to play J. Lynch – good bowling to all finalists. This event will be completed next Saturday.
ON Tuesday the September 23 Kirsty Bone, with the help of Brittany Dickinson, began a foal watch. During the night, every three hours, the alarm would go off and Kirsty and Brittany would awake and check on mare Gemma, a chestnut quarter horse-cross Arabian, the soon to be mum. At the 6:00am check Wednesday 24, Gemma started to go into labour. Gemma’s first foal was born at 6.25am with the help of Ian Bone, Kirsty’s grandfather. Helping Gemma give birth (with a helpful pull) to what was thought to be the only foal. Then shortly afterwards at 6.30am came the big surprise, the arrival a second foal, half the size of the first born filly. Ian Bone and his granddaughter Kirsty were now very proud owners of very special twins. The first foal born was a beautiful palomino filly with four white socks and a big blaze. The second foal, a colt was born, displaying a big blaze and two black socks. The filly has not yet been named but Delvarda is what owner Kirsty Bone has been thinking of calling her. The half size colt has been named Wobbles, as at birth he hardly had enough strength to stand and would fall over while trying to find his ‘legs’. Kirsty, Brittany and Ian stayed with Wobbles all day after his arrival, as the colt was not strong enough to get up and feed from his mother, Gemma. Kirsty milked the mother every 15-20 minutes and bottle feed the colt to make sure he got the correct amount of colostrum. Now Wobbles thinks Kirsty is his mother and not Gemma, who is more interested in taking care of the stronger filly. Kirsty has been taking extra care to keeping Wobbles warm and well-feed. Wobbles is now bottle feed every 2 hours. Ian and Kirsty have been getting up through the night to keep Wobbles going, much sleep has been lost, but both feel it is definitely worth it. Kirsty and Ian Bone would like to thank every one with their help over the last week with help looking after Wobbles, with a special thank-
you to Brittany Dickinson, who got up at 2am, 4 am and 6am to help Kirsty with the bottle feeding chore. A big thank-you also to Hannah Asplin, who gave a couple of days of her time to help. Photo: Kirsty Bone with her new filly (rear) and the surprise package ‘Wobbles’ Both foals will also be at the animal nursery at the Nhill show
Last Thursday 18 played social bowls and the winners were Jock Bone (s), D. Staehr and N. Bond. Social bowls will be each Thursday afternoon from now on. On Saturday the AFL Grand Final kept a few away from bowls – somebody had to win, but poor kicking is poor football and that was the difference.
Close scores though on the bowling green - winners were I. Reichelt (s), R. May, R. Burnett and B. Mellings – 59 ½, Runners –up with 59 points were B. Schultz (s), L. Alexander, K. Dodds. Working Bees: Wednesday & Friday morning – if you have some spare time to help it would be greatly appreciated. Country & Western Entertainment – See Bruce Muller, Barry Cramer or Lola Alexander for tickets for 29th November. Pennant Round 1 commences on 11th October, so now is the time to put in some practice. See you all at bowls next week, and good bowling.
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