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Pauline receives letter from the Queen By Steve Hutcheson MAINTAINING the style she developed from years working in the rag trade, Pauline Muirhead looked every bit the doyenne among friends and family as she celebrated her one hundredth birthday. Growing up in Carag Carag, then to Melbourne for some years, before returning back to Shepparton, Pauline has lived a full life and managed a number of achievements and jobs throughout. Beginning with her daughter Lesley Wells who, with her husband Reg, have provided Pauline with four grandkids, who in turn have given her six great grandchildren. When asked how it felt to reach one hundred “It is no different to when I was ninety three. I used to love dancing but I’m not doing it any more.” Her birthday was on Saturday when as tradition would have it, she received a letter from the Queen. For the past four years Pauline has resided at Park Villa in Tatura. It was the staff there who put on the small party for a lovely lady. As pointed out by the staff,
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ENJOYING HER BIRTHDAY CELEBRITY… From left, Pauline’s son-in-law, Reg Wells, daughter Lesley Wells, celebratory centenarian, Pauline Muirhead and Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr. Kim O’Keeffe. Photo: Katelyn Morse.
it was a younger Pauline who was at the start of Home Alone, an annual event in Shepparton that enables single people to come together at Christmas time.
In saying a few words, “I hope to see everyone at the same time next year.” From the staff at The Adviser, we wish her many happy returns of the day.
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Rooftop solar set to soar across Victoria JULY 1 marked the beginning of the next phase of Victoria’s solar revolution, with the commencement of the landmark Solar Homes program. The $1.3 billion program will see thousands of new solar panels, batters and hot water systems installed on houses across the state – boosting energy supply, creating jobs and slashing power bills. This financial year, Solar Homes will support 49,000 installations, including 42,000 rooftop solar systems on owneroccupied homes and 2,000 systems for rented homes. This builds on the 32,000 domestic solar installations already delivered across the state since the program was launched in August. More rebates will now be available from the first day of each
month; along with no-interest loans to further reduce upfront costs. Victorians wishing to participate in the Solar Homes program must get a least one quote from an approved solar retailer, before confirming their eligibility through an online portal. The streamlined rebate application process is now easier to use, meaning the rebate will now be applied by the retailer at the point of sale – instead of putting the onus on the customer. To apply, simply contact a qualified solar retailer to obtain a quote and they will commence the application process. For more information, visit www.solar.vic.gov.au or call Solar Victoria on 1300 363 744.
Shepparton TODAY Partly cloudy. Patchy morning fog. Medium (50%) chance of showers in the evening.
High 15º
Low 4º
Sunrise: 7:29am Sunset: 5:18pm
Thursday H 13º L 5º
Friday H 14º L 6º
Saturday H 12º L 3º
Sunday H 13º L 1º
Shepparton Rainfall 10.6mm this month Water Level Lake Eildon Waranga Basin
% Full 37.28 43.81
Monday H 14º L 4º
Current Vol (ML) 1,243,092 189,432
Tuesday H 14º L 4º
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