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Linga longa
The shire hall rocked from the rafters Linga Longa Rockers Inc held another very successful dance in the Yarrawonga Shire Hall on Saturday, May 21.
Jump ‘n’ Jive entertain the crowd.
Two hundred dancers travelled from all over Victoria and NSW to rock and roll to the fabulous music of prominent Melbourne band Jump ‘n’ Jive and DJ Rock’n Roy. The floor was filled to capacity from the first song and remained so until the last notes faded. These dances are becoming a must attend fixture on rock and rollers calendars throughout the state and
the club holds two each year, the next one in October. Events such as this showcase our beautiful town and many of the dancers come to Yarrawonga for the weekend. This influx of visitors increases the patronage of local businesses and eateries. Linga Longa Rockers Inc would sincerely like to thank their sponsors, Miora Shire, Quality Motel and Debbie McRae. Their generosity and support is invaluable to ensure the event’s resounding success and for Rockers from around Victoria and NSW gathered at the Yarrawonga that we are truly grateful. Shire Hall.
community
Community joins in birthday celebration The 1st birthday of the Yarrawonga Community Opportunity Shop in Hovell Street was celebrated in style by staff and the wider community.
“The entire birthday week has been fantastic,” Robin Harwood, who oversees the volunteers running the shop said. “People have
really got into the spirit of the celebration and they have been able to get some tremendous bargains as well as plenty of freebies and lucky dips and balloons for the kids “The feedback has been tremendous and the barbecue on Saturday was a perfect finale to the week. We want to thank the community for embracing the
Christian and Chelsea Symes at the Community Op Shop barbecue on Saturday.
shop so readily and look forward to continuing to provide bargains as well as support for the community in the future.” Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer at the Opportunity Shop is asked to call in and see Robin or Lynne at the shop or to phone Lorraine Northeast, Volunteer Coordinator at Moira Healthcare Alliance on 57421111.
masonic
Mason Musings Great holiday weekend, plenty to do if one was so inclined. I note that in Kerr’s Melbourne Almanac and Port Phillip Directory for 1841, the Bank of Australia, then offering 7% per annum, listed their Bank Holidays as being – 1st January, New Year’s Day, 17th March, St Patrick’s Day, 23rd April, St George’s Day, 24th May, Queens Birthday, 30th November, St Andrew’s Day, Easter Monday, Whit Monday, Christmas Day and Good Friday. I also note that that Almanac lists the officers of the Lodge of Australia Felix, founded in 1840, and advises that they meet on the third Wednesday in every month excepting in June and December, when the meetings are held on the respective festivals of St John the Evangelist, and St John the Bapist. That early lodge then had up-
wards of 100 members and met at the Adelphi Hotel. Interesting bit of trivia. My year as Master of Lodge 103 is drawing to a close. My “last night” will be on Wednesday 6 July. The year has suddenly gathered pace but, having kicked a few goals, I have enjoyed it to the extent that I had considered nominating for the Legends Award, but on finding that I was up against that fleet-footed legend from Bundalong South, Tom Cameron, I have decided to withdraw. No contest. Could not bear to be beaten by a vociferous goal-sneaking poacher who won’t, or can’t play golf, and who refuses to pay his club dues. If he wasn’t such a good friend I wouldn’t even talk to him. And, speaking of golf, I never cease to be amazed at what those old 9 Holers can do with such ease. I played with a chap
recently and saw him drive the green on two occasions- and one was a par five. It’s true. He made the 8th green when playing the 6th hole, and then the 5th green when playing the 9th hole. On the easy Red course, of course. They say the grass is always greener on the other side of the trees. A player by the name of Green. Should make the Guinness Book of Records. But the Masonic Musings is possibly the next best thing. Our incoming Master is Barry Cocks. Both Barry and his delightful wife Irene are golfers. Guess which one is the better. Right-handers unfortunately, but they make a good Masonic pair and should have a good rewarding year. Cheers Stan Clarke WM103