AUGUST 2014 Issue 19
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Log Cabin circ 1937
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Gooloogong will be assessed for the Tidy Towns awards again this year during the week of the 4th to the 8th August!
War Memorial Hall News Gooloogong War Memorial Hall Centenary of ANZAC Day 2015
Starting on Friday 1st August we will be offering home delivery on Friday nights between 6pm and 8pm within a 5km radius of town. At our August meeting we will be discussing Anzac Day for 2015. As this will be the Centenary Year we are looking for fresh ideas for this important celebration. If you have suggestions or would like to be a part of organising this event, we are inviting our community members to come along to our August meeting. Tuesday, 12th August 2014, 7.30pm at the Memorial Hall.
PIZZA FISH & CHIPS HAMBURGER CHICKEN SCHNITZEL WEDGES HOT CHIP AND LOTS MORE A $5 delivery fee will occur Phone 63448327 to place your order
Update from the Log Cabin You may have noticed the Emergency Exit doors are being reclad with logs, thanks to a grant we secured and the generous and ever supportive Ron Hay. Last month we also applied for a grant (to match funds raised through fundraising events) to allow us to replace the roof.
NSW Local Land Services - Fodder Conservation workshop
Thank you. Memorial Hall Committee.
Australian National Field Days
23rd Oct 2014 - 25th Oct 2014
Borenore ANFD is Australia's oldest annual agricultural exhibition where visitors will see a vast range of agricultural machinery, implements, services and ideas. Each year over 600 exhibitors from throughout Australia and overseas display their products and services.
What else is on this month? Bric-a-Brac Market and Car Boot Sale 16 August, Cowra Showground You'll find lots of treasures at the Cowra Gem & Collectors Club Bric-a-Brac Market and Car Boot Sale. On the grassed area next to the Cowra Showground Pavilion from 8am until 1pm. To host your own site or for more information, please contact Denis Quinn on 0427 400 568 or email cowracollectors@yahoo.com.au. Cowra Farmers & Craft Market 16 August, Cowra Showground Betting Ring Fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, olives, olive oil, cake, apples, lavender products, coffee, egg and bacon rolls, plants, honey, craft items, wooden products, jewellery and lots more. 8am to 12 noon Harvest in the Park 30 August, Brougham Park, Cowra Come along to "Harvest in the Park' - new Saturday morning market-style events at Brougham Park promoting the talents and products of the Central Ranges and surrounds - on Saturday 30 August 2014. Running from 9am-2pm the Harvest will showcase a great many and varied stalls from across the wider region including food, wine, art and craft, condiments and entertainment in a beautiful Cowra setting: a classic community event for a gold coin entry fee. Cowra Railway Station Open 31 Aug 2014, Cowra Railway Station The Cowra Railway Station will be open for visitors on the last Sunday of every month between 9am and 3pm.
GOOLOOGONG COUNTRY CLUB Open 7 days a week, family friendly atmosphere with ATM, Keno, Bowls and Tennis facilities available. Enquiries Phone 63448201 Vinces Chinese Restaurant open Thursday through to Sunday for evening meals and every 1st and 3rd Sunday lunch with members receiving a discount Phone 63448465
Gooloogong Handy Mart
Your local one stop shop for groceries, hardware, stationery, auto supplies, fruit & vegetables, magazines & newspapers, cards & gifts, sandwiches, pies and coffees, and of course, all your postal services OPEN 7 DAYS Mon-Fri: 7.30am-5.30pm Sat: 7.30am-12 noon, Sun: 7.30am-11.30am
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JOKE OF THE MONTH Q: Why did the picture go to jail? A: Because it was framed. Q: What do you get when you cross fish and an elephant? A: Swimming trunks. Q: Who earns a living driving their customers away? A: A taxi driver. Q: What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? A: a thesaurus. Q: "How do you shoot a killer bee?" A: "With a bee bee gun." Q: What kind of jokes do you make in the shower? A: Clean Jokes! Q: What did the baby corn say to the mama corn? A: "Where’s Popcorn?" Q: What stays in the corner and travels all over the world? A: A stamp.
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Q: What do you call a man with no body and just a nose? Sunday 10 August at the Log Cabin A: Nobody nose.
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Q: Why did the computer go to the doctor? A: Because it had a virus!
Datavoice Communications wishes to advise residents of Gooloogong, that Fixed Wireless NBN is coming in the near future. Datavoice Communications will be holding an information evening to inform residents of the processes and the availability to locals, Dates are still to be confirmed. For further information or enquiries please contact Karen at Datavoice on 0263414039 or email Karen@datavoiceelectrical.com.au
Allan Gray Rural Supplies Open 5 ½ days a week for all your rural supplies. Phone 6344 8246 or Dennis 0419 448 790
Chris & Emma are proud to support the Goolie Gossip Enquiries always welcome p. 6344 8176 m. 0437 192 599
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DATES FOR THE CALENDAR - AUGUST Sat 2 – Gooloogong Cowboys & Girls League Tag vs Canowindra at home Sat 2 – Gooloogong Library open 9.30-11.30am (every Saturday) Sun 3 –Presbyterian Church Service,11am bring and share lunch to follow (1st Sunday) Sun 6 – Garbage tip open (1st & 3rd Sun) 1.30-3.30pm Tue 5- Historical Society meeting, Historical Rooms, Gooloogong Hotel 10am, Contact Kate Thompson 6344 8347 (1st Tue) Sat 9 – Gooloogong Library open 9.30-11.30am (every Saturday) Sun 10 (last round) - Gooloogong Cowboys Vs Burrangong at Burrangong & Girls League Tag - Bye Sun 10 –Fire Brigade training (2nd Sunday month 9-11am) Sun 10 – Log Cabin Markets, Gooloogong Log Cabin 9am-1pm (Held bimonthly 2nd Sun) Tue 12 - AGM for Gooloogong/Kangarooby Rural Fire Brigade, 7 pm at the Fire Shed in Gooloogong
Tue 10 - Memorial Hall meeting (Bimonthly 2nd Tue month) at Memorial Hall 7.30pm. Bookings: Marie Sargent 6344 8129, or Kylie Reeves 6344 8370 Wed 13 - Landcare monthly meeting (2nd Wed) at Memorial Hall 7.30pm. Sat 16 – Gooloogong Library open 9.30-11.30am (every Saturday) Sun 17 – Garbage tip open (1st & 3rd Sun) 1.30-3.30pm Wed 20 - Log Cabin meeting (3rd Wed), Memorial Hall 7.30pm. Hall bookings ph Tracey 63448420 Sat 23 – Gooloogong Library open 9.30-11.30am (every Saturday) Sat 30 – Gooloogong Library open 9.30-11.30am (every Saturday) EMAIL THE GOSSIP TO HAVE YOUR EVENT, MEETING ETC INCLUDED AGM for Gooloogong / Kangarooby Rural Fire Brigade will be held Tuesday 12 August 2014 at 7 pm at the Fire Shed in Gooloogong - ALL WELCOME
Upcoming events OCTOBER The Gooloogong Sports Classic will be held on Saturday 18 October. Pool Competition on Friday 17 October. NOVEMBER Gooloogong Historical Society is organising Melbourne Cup November 4th at Nanima Homestead .
Jinderlee POLL HEREFORDS Brian & Kate Thompson PH: 6344 8347 EMAIL: jinderlee@hotmail.com.au