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BANKSIA BULLETIN Quairading’s monthly publication since 1991. Proudly produced and printed by the Quairading CRC.
THAT’S A WRAP!
On 2026 (almost!) and on the Quairading Co-op’s complimentary Santa photos for 2025. We hope to be back next year even bigger, brighter and better. We had nearly 30 families take advantage of this opportunity which was great to see. A huge thanks to the very special “Man in Red”, our professional photographer, Arun Thongjaj, the director and entertainer of the photo shoots, Renee Faltyn, and the staging professionals of the set, Tarnya Fraser and family. Merry Christmas everyone!
AUSTRALIA DAY LUNCH
LET’S ROLL FOR BEYOND BLUE
at the Town Hall
Got your team registered yet?
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A NEW COMMUNITY BUS
SUMMER CHURCH NOTICES
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Regular happenings and contacts Please contact the Quairading CRC to make updates: admin@quairadingcrc.com.au ART GROUP Every Tuesday, 10am—3pm @ CRC Art Space
CRC
9645 0096
BEL CANTO CHOIR On hold
Mary Stacey
9645 5226
BETTY’S OP SHOP Thursdays @ Old Drive In
Kath Hudson
0428 379 295
COMMUNITY CAR & DRIVER Available for transport to medical appointments
Dougal Fraser
0415 466 439
CWA Meetings second Friday of each month.
Elaine Johnson
0448 475 597
GARDEN LOVERS GROUP Last Friday of the month 9:30am @ CRC
Lyn Whyte
0447 450 170
HOT STITCHES Tuesdays, 9:30am-3:30pm @ CRC
Quairading CRC
9645 0096
PHOTO CLUB Second Tuesday of each month, 7pm @ CRC.
Arun Thongjaj
0414 292 184
PLAYGROUP Monday 9:00am - 10:30am @ Day Care Centre
Kate Walker
0418 213 940
QARRAS 2nd & 4th Mondays @ Community Building @ the Oval
Sue Anderson
9645 1661
SENIORS EXERCISE GROUP Thursday 9:30am @ Town Hall
Heather Gelmi
9646 6209
ST JOHN AMBULANCE SUB CENTRE 1st & last Thursday - Training 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Janet Hall
0429 454 214
STORY TIME Once a month on Mondays at 10am @ CRC
Quairading CRC
9645 0096
TIDY TOWNS COMMITTEE Monthly meeting 3rd Monday 9:30am @ Railway Station
Judy O’Hare
0406 968 755
TOY LIBRARY Housed at CRC
Kate Walker
0418 213 940
VINTAGE CLUB Monthly meeting 2nd Saturday 10am
Andrew Caporn
0427 455 308
VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE First Tuesday of the month, 4:30pm at the Station
Saskia Korzonek
qfiresecretary@gmail.com
YOUTH CENTRE Monday & Wednesday, 3pm—4:30pm
Cynthia Yarran
9645 2400
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From the Editor This month I’ve giving up my ‘From the Editor’ real estate for a few words from Wyatt, who we recently hosted for some Work Experience: Heyo. My name is Wyatt, a Year 10 from QDHS. Every year, the Year 9/10s go around town and hand in resumes to different businesses to get some work experience, and this year I chose the Quairading CRC. And to be honest, I liked it. Working for the CRC was oddly surprising, as I was actually not thrown into the deep end of work (having to figure out how to take calls, the process on how to greet people and basic office stuff) Thankfully, I had a safety net, the lady at the front desk named Jazmin. She was surprisingly not as bossy as I thought she might be and was pretty good at showing me the ropes and giving me work to do. The first day was calm, only a few people came in, and it was mostly cleaning. One thing I didn’t realize was how breaks worked; I did not realize I got to choose when to have a break. The next few days went a ton quicker, being asked to help around the CRC in ways like guiding the Christmas Carols.
Yes. I managed the Christmas Carols, yes, I sang well, yes, I am proud of it. l assisted more customers. One of my memorable ones was Murray, as I primarily helped him with his writing, captioning photos, formatting, and so on for a Christmas Letter. I was touched when I came back and he left a copy for me. That felt pretty nice. Overall, for my first taste of work I will remember the Quairading CRC fondly for years to come. Big thanks to Jill Hayes for giving me this chance to see what it’s like to work in the CRC, had a great time. Thanks, Wyatt. Merry Christmas—see you in the new year! Jill Hayes Editor | Banksia Bulletin Coordinator | Quairading CRC 1 Parker Street Quairading WA 6383 Phone: 08 9645 0096 Email: admin@quairadingcrc.com.au Website: www.quairadingcrc.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/QuairadingCRC Instagram: @quairadingcrc PAGE 3
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THE PASSION SHEET COMMUNITY
ST FAITH’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Kids Fun Day, scheduled for Monday 22nd has been POSTPONED. RIP JESSICA LAURA KEAST Passed away peacefully at Quairading Hospital Sunday 7th December. She was 89. We thank the community and friends for their kind words and support. Funeral will be held at St Faith’s Anglican Church 11am 22nd December.
BANKSIA BULLETIN AND PASSION SHEET DEADLINES There will be no Passion Sheet on Thursday 25th December or 1st January (sorry) but weekly as normal through January from the 8th. Next BB deadline: Tuesday 27th January 2025.
EVENTS
theme and get ready for a fun fundraising day out on the green! $100 per team of 4. All ability and experience levels welcome! BBQ lunch and arvo tea provided (local donations very welcome). Raffles, money sheets, chocolate wheel and great fun guaranteed. For more info, contact event organiser Tracey Ellis on 0438 857 147. Let’s roll!
HEART SUPPORT AUSTRALIA Next meeting will be on Wednesday 14th January 2026, 2:30pm at GARRET’S GARAGE Quairading CRC. We would like to Change of phone number wish you all a Merry Christmas and Please note the new number is THANK YOU Happy 2026. May the new year be 0428 398 549. The Quairading Aquatic Club would kind to all. like to thank all those that donated BE YOU NAILS & BEAUTY or purchased our Cadbury QUAIRADING GARDEN LOVERS Next in Quairading on 19th fundraising boxes. We would also A successful year was had. Looking December for tinting, waxing and like to thank the Quairading CWA forward to 2026. Our first meeting massage only. Book online, call or for their generous donation to the will be January 30th @ 9:30am. message 0408 172 611. club. It is so greatly appreciated. All enquiries to Lyn 0447 450 or Carmela on 0403 153 661 RELY ON ME HOME CLEANING CRC FESTIVE SEASON HOURS Are pleased to announce that our We’ve got a few random opening BEYOND BLUE FUNDRAISER cleaning services are now available hours over December and January Hi everyone, if you’re not already in Quairading and neighbouring as we juggle being slightly short aware on 1st February 2026 I am areas. Our team is NDIS and DVA staffed and providing a decent hosting a fundraiser at the accredited, fully insured, and all break for our team over the Quairading Bowling Club for cleaners hold current national holidays. Beyond Blue. I am hoping to get police clearances for your peace of some volunteers to help out with mind. For more information please • We’ll be closing at 3pm on salads and afternoon tea, and if feel free to contact Mondays in December there is anyone that would like to relyonmebm@gmail.com • We’ll be closing at 12:30pm on donate a sheep to a very worthy Bev McDonald : 0466 973 836 Friday 19th December for our cause, you would be most Sam Smith : 0422 985 905 team end of year celebration (find us at the pub if you need to) welcome. To all you wonderful REGIONAL PROPERTY MANAGER • Our last day pre-Christmas will be volunteers out there I am also in need with help in the kitchen as June Tilley—Getz Stuff Done Tuesday 23rd December, we’ll well as the bar. If you can help out, 0419 764 454 then be closed from Christmas Eve for 1.5 weeks—open again on please phone Tracey on 0438 857 147, or I will have a sheet at the PINK LAKES ON AIRBNB Tuesday 6th January Bowling Club you can put your Sleeps 6. $150 per night. • We’ll be closed on Mondays in name on. Thank you in advance for STRA6383RVKQ7EVP. January any help you can give. We wish our entire community a REDGUM COTTAGE ON AIRBNB safe and festive end of year and LET’S ROLL FOR BEYOND BLUE Sleeps 6. $120 per night. already can’t wait to come back Sunday 1st February 2026, arrive STRA6383G6S95XM0. refreshed in January! 9:30am for 10am start. Register your team name and dress up PAGE 4
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Canvas and Mattress, All in Spotless Condition. Mattress L FOR SALE 1880 x W 1500 x D 70mm. $238. Beer fridge $80. Small block splitter ICE BOX – TROPICAL by KOASTAL $100 ono. Near new AED air – NEAR NEW – 55 Litres. LIKE compressor, $350. Matson 12/24 NEW. $219. MOON CHAIRS – 2 x DANGIN CRICKET CLUB charger / jump start DC power Folding Metal Chairs, Used Once. In A meeting is called for 5pm on source $500 ono. 3 piece lounge Charcoal/Grey Colour $30 each. Monday the 22nd of December at $50. Wood table with 6 chairs $20. Enq: Christine 0429 466 222. the Quairading Club Inc. to fold the Colin 0428 451 078 or Donna 0447 famous Dangin Cricket Club and 651 078. FOR SALE finalise all financial matters. Students computer desk $99, Contact Bullit if you have an inquiry. FOR SALE Single filing cabinet with extra draw 2021 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER $45 , Camping chair $55 , Telstra VX200 - Pearl White - Last of the V8 (ZTE) Blade A 31 mobile phone $65, Turbo Diesel. Odometer 136K. Full Rechargeable massager $60 , CATHOLIC CHURCH Black Leather Trim, Toyota Adjustable Manhole Frame (new) Sunday 21st, 10am C. Gimbel Servicing, Redarc Trailer Brakes, $20 , Bailey Harness with Lanyard Anderson Plug with Auto Cut Out, $220. All in good or better condition UNITING CHURCH 12 Pin Trailer Plug, Airbags, 5 Brand and prices are are ONO. Items are Sunday 21st December 10:30 am New Tyres. Rego 15/04/26. no longer required. Graeme 0409 led by Peter West In EXCELLENT Condition. 098 300 or Tracey 0438 857 147. $97,495 Ring Ed 0428 466 220. ST FAITH’S ANGLICAN CHURCH FOR SALE Saturday, 20th December 5:30pm FOR SALE 40 Dall Street Quairading WA 6383 Children’s Christmas Service with SINGLE BED – Bedhead with side 1379M2 Residential Block. Advent 4 drawer, foam mattress on spring The most elevated block in base. In SPOTLESS condition. $125 Quairading! Just Listed. Enquire (The Lot). VACUUM CLEANER – Now! Call My Realty WA – Sayed HOOVER Vortex Stick Vacuum with Aziz on 0413 860 165 all NEW/Unused Accessories. Surplus to Requirement, Used Once. In New Condition. $199. SWAG – QUEENSIZE with High Quality
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Animal Health Products Stock Feeds Oils & lubricants Fencing supplies & much more Ross Coghill 0488 999 446 ross@farmarama.com.au 81–83 Heal Street, Quairading Phone 9645 0612
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Emails will be checked intermittently through our closure: admin@quairadingcrc.com.au / stayinginplace@quairadingcrc.com.au PAGE 7
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COMBINED PEST CONTROL WA PTY LTD
Owner Operator Ross Leo ABN 56094513247
We provide pest control for termites, spiders, rodents & other common pests in and around your home or business. We service your area all year and have done so for over 23 years. For further information and prices please view our website.
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COUNTRYSIDE MEMORIALS Countryside Memorials is a locally owned and operated business, based in Northam, dedicated to supplying memorials of the highest quality to all WA cemeteries. We provide monuments in a full range of materials including natural stone, marble, granite, bronze, concrete and terrazzo. We also do plaques, added inscriptions and all repairs & restorations. 30 years professional experience. Free design and quote.
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Paving Limestone Pool Fencing Colourbond Fencing Artificial Turf 4 in 1 Bucket Trencher Post hole Digger 3.5 Tonne Tip Truck Yard Clean Ups
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Quairading Seed Cleaners Great seed dressing range, expert application gets superior results. • Double gravity table grades at up to 35 tonnes an hour. • Grading wheat, barley, oats, lupins, canola and more. • All seconds bought at excellent prices. • Weekend appointments available. •
Call Graham on 9645 1104 or visit qseedcleaners.net.au
Rob Thorn: 0438 364 920 Nico Brits: 0450 395 432 Brian Taylor: 0429 451 158 Contract forward and spot Flexi daily selling Electronic AWEX E3 offer board Agents statewide
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Date for your diary Friday March 6, 2026 10:00 am St Faith’s Church 22 Harris Street Quairading
Program at 10:00 followed by morning tea For more information: www.worlddayofprayeraustralia.org/wdp World Day of Prayer is run under the motto “Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action,” and is celebrated annually in over 170 countries on the first Friday in March. The movement aims to bring together people of various races, cultures and traditions in a yearly common Day of Prayer, as well as in closer fellowship, understanding and action throughout the year.
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WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM Warrant Officer Albert Jacka War Office, 24th July, 1915 His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to award the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned Officers and Noncommissioned Officers:- No. 465 Lance-Corporal Albert Jacka, 14th Battalion, Australian Imperial Forces. For most conspicuous bravery on the night of the 19th–20th May, 1915 at "Courtney's Post", Gallipoli Peninsula. Lance-Corporal Jacka, while holding a portion of our trench with four other men, was heavily attacked. When all except himself were killed or wounded, the trench was rushed and occupied by seven Turks. Lance-Corporal Jacka at once most gallantly attacked them single-handed, and killed the whole party, five by rifle fire and two with the bayonet. Albert Jacka (1893-1932), soldier and merchant, was born on 10 January 1893 at Layard near Winchelsea, Victoria, fourth child of Nathaniel Jacka, a Victorian-born labourer, later a farmer and contractor, and his English wife Elizabeth, née Kettle. The family moved to Wedderburn when Albert was 5. After elementary schooling, Bert worked as a labourer with his father, then for the Victorian State Forests Department. Jacka enlisted on 18 September 1914 as a private in the 14th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, and trained at Broadmeadows camp. His unit embarked on 22 December and spent two months training in Egypt before landing at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli Peninsula, on 26 April 1915. Early on 19 May the Turks launched a massive counter-attack along practically the entire Anzac line. At about 4 a.m. they rushed Courtney's Post. Amid frenzied fighting some Turks captured a twelve-yard (11 m) section of trench, one end of which was guarded by Jacka. For several minutes he fired warning shots into the trench wall until reinforcements arrived and, after shouting his instructions, he and three others sprang out into the trench. All but Jacka were immediately hit so he leapt back into the communication trench. A new plan was devised. Two bombs were lobbed at the Turks while Jacka skirted around to attack from the flank. Amid the smoke and the noise he clambered over the parapet, shot five Turks and bayoneted two as the rest hastily retreated. 'I managed to get the beggars, Sir', he reputedly told the first officer to appear. For this action he received the Victoria Cross, the first to be awarded to the A.I.F. in World War I. Instantly Jacka became a national hero. He received the £500 and gold watch that the prominent Melbourne business and sporting identity John Wren had promised to the first V.C. winner. His image was used on recruiting posters and magazine covers. On 28 August 1915 he was promoted corporal, then rose quickly, becoming a company sergeant major in mid-November, a few weeks before Anzac was evacuated. Back in Egypt he passed through officer training school with high marks and on 29 April 1916 was commissioned second lieutenant. The 14th Battalion was shipped to France early in June. Jacka's platoon moved into the line near Pozières on the night of 6-7 August and as dawn broke German troops overran a part of the line. Jacka had just completed a reconnaissance and had gone to his dug-out when two Germans appeared at its entrance and rolled a bomb down the doorway, killing two men. Jacka charged up the dug-out steps, firing as he moved, and came upon a large number of the enemy rounding up some forty Australians as prisoners. He rallied his platoon and charged at the enemy, some of whom immediately threw down their rifles. Furious hand-to-hand fighting erupted as the prisoners turned on their captors. Fifty Germans were captured and the line was retaken. Jacka was awarded a Military Cross for his gallantry. Charles Bean described the counter-attack 'as the most dramatic and effective act of individual audacity in the history of the A.I.F.' The entire platoon was wounded, Jacka PAGE 25
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seriously in the neck and shoulder; he was sent to a London hospital. On 8 September London newspapers carried reports of his death but Bert Jacka was far from done for. He had been promoted lieutenant on 18 August, rejoined his unit in November and was promoted captain on 15 March 1917 and appointed the 14th Battalion's intelligence officer. Early in 1917 the Germans had retired to the Hindenburg line and on 8 April Jacka led a night reconnaissance party into no man's land near Bullecourt to inspect enemy defences before an allied attack against the new German line. He penetrated the wire at two places, reported back, then went out again to supervise the laying of tapes to guide the infantry. The work was virtually finished when two Germans loomed up. Realizing that they would see the tapes, Jacka knew that they must be captured. He pulled his pistol; it misfired, so he rushed on and captured them by hand. Jacka's quick thinking had saved the Anzac units from discovery and probable disastrous bombardment; for this action he was awarded a Bar to his Military Cross. Captain Jacka was wounded by a sniper's bullet near Ploegsteert Wood on 8 July and spent nearly two months away from the front. On 26 September he led the 14th Battalion against German pillboxes at Polygon Wood and displayed 'a grasp of tactics, and a military intuition that many had not given him credit for'. In May 1918 he was badly gassed at Villers-Bretonneux and saw no more action. In September 1919 he embarked for Australia aboard the Euripides. A large crowd, including the governor-general, greeted the ship when it berthed at Melbourne and a convoy of eighty-five cars with Jacka at its head drove to the town hall where men from the 14th Battalion welcomed their famous comrade. He was demobilized in January 1920. Shortly after his return Jacka, R. O. Roxburgh and E. J. L. Edmonds (both former members of the 14th Battalion) established the electrical goods importing and exporting business, Roxburgh, Jacka & Co. Pty Ltd. Jacka contributed £700 of the firm's paid up capital. The company's other directors were John Wren and his associate 'Dick' Lean, while Wren's brother Arthur held over three-quarters of the company's shares. In 1923 the business name was altered to Jacka Edmonds & Co. when Roxburgh withdrew. On 17 January 1921 at St Mary's Catholic Church, St Kilda, Jacka had married Frances Veronica Carey, a typist from his office. They settled at St Kilda and later adopted a daughter. In September 1929 Jacka was elected to the St Kilda Council and became mayor a year later. He devoted most of his energies on council to assisting the unemployed. He fell ill, entered Caulfield Military Hospital on 18 December 1931 and died on 17 January 1932 of chronic nephritis. Nearly 6000 people filed past his coffin when it lay in state in Anzac House. The funeral procession, led by over 1000 returned soldiers flanked by thousands of onlookers, made its way to St Kilda cemetery where he was buried with full military honours in the Presbyterian section. Eight Victoria Cross winners were his pallbearers. At his funeral Bert Jacka was described as 'Australia's greatest front-line soldier'. Few would challenge this assessment. Bean and the men of the 14th Battalion ('Jacka's Mob') shared the belief that he had earned three V.C.s. He might have risen higher in the A.I.F. but his blunt, straightforward manner frequently annoyed his superiors. 'He said what he meant, and meant what he said', recalls one friend. As an officer he invariably won respect by his example. It was claimed that he preferred to punch an offender than to place him on a charge. 'His methods could not have been adopted generally in the A.I.F. without disaster', Bean noted. Nevertheless Jacka seemed to epitomize the Anzac creed of mateship, bravery, fairness and an absence of pretentiousness. Many sought to exploit his fame. In 1916 and 1918 he spurned offers from Prime Minister Hughes to return to Australia and assist with recruiting campaigns. His name was also used by (Sir) Keith Murdoch in the 1916 conscription referendum. His father promptly stated publicly that Bert had never declared himself in favour of conscription. The anti-conscriptionists made much of this denial but on balance it seems probable that Jacka did support conscription. His standing remained so high that a memorial plaque and sculpture for his grave was paid for by public subscription while £1195 was raised towards buying his widow a house. His portrait, by G. J. Coates, is in the Australian War Memorial.
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Pulled Christmas Ham Looking to shake up the Christmas table this year? Perhaps shredding your ham will do it! Ingredients 2 kg leg of ham 1 cup plum jam 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard 2 cloves garlic, minced Equipment Slow cooker Small saucepan Balloon whisk Instructions • If there is a bone sticking out at the end, using a sharp knife, score the skin around the bone near where the meat starts. Now, push your fingers between the skin and the meat at the edge and carefully peel the skin away, leaving the fat. •
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Anglican Church (St Faith’s) Harris Street
January in the Parish of St Faith’s, Quairading
From Sunday, 28th December, 2025 to Sunday, 1st February, 2026 members of the Anglican, Catholic and Uniting churches will be joining for worship in each other’s churches. Sunday, 28th December Sunday, 4th January Sunday, 11th January Sunday, 18th January Sunday, 25th January Sunday, 1st February
10.30 a.m. Service at the Uniting Church 9.00 a.m. Epiphany of our Lord – Eucharist – St Faith’s Church 10.30 a.m. Service at the Uniting Church 10.00 a.m. Service at the Catholic Church 10.30 a.m. Service at the Uniting Church 9.00 a.m. Presentation of Christ in the Temple – St Faiths’ Church
Our local priest, Philip Raymont will be on leave from Friday, 26th December, 2025 until Thursday, 2nd January, 2026
The Epiphany celebrates, by virtue of the arrival of the Wise Men from the East, the fact that Jesus the Messiah for the Jews came to be the Christ for all humanity also. This Feast Day will be celebrated also at Holy Trinity Church, York at 5.30 p.m. on Sunday, 4th January with a special service of readings and carols. After the service there will be a reception at The Rectory. On Friday, 23rd January, a special service at 6.00 p.m. to remember the first Colonial Chaplain, the Rev’d John Burdett Wittenoom, will take place at Holy Trinity Church, York. The service will recall not only his ministry but his contribution to the educational and cultural life of early colonial settlement. Wittenoom was granted 9,000 acres of land which he called “Gwambygine”. There will be a special Patronal Festival Service in honour of St Paul at 5 p.m. on Sunday, 8th February at St Paul’s Church, Edward’s Crossing. After the service members of the congregation are welcome to adjoin to a local hotel for a meal. PAGE 32
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Catholic Church (St Francis Xavier) Heggerty Street
December 2025 / January 2026 Date Time Reading + Psalm & General Intercession
Sunday Thursday Sunday 21st 25th 28th December December December 10am
10am
Christmas Day 10am C Gimbel Mass in Quairading
No Mass
Saturday 3rd January
Sunday 11th January
Sunday 18th January
Sunday 25th January
Saturday 31st January
6pm
No Mass
10am
No Mass
6pm
J O’Hare
C Gimbel
Reader TBA
Father Matthew Hodgson Phone: 9061 1094 Email: brucerockparish@gmail.com Please contact Father at any time regarding Confession / Reconciliation.
Uniting Church Coraling Street At Christmas we remember the message of the angels “Peace on Earth! Good will to everyone.” We hear carols like “Away in a manger” and “Silent night” and if we can stop and listen we can feel the soft and comfortable message of peace that these songs contain. But as the day approaches tensions rise. This year, with the cost of living crisis, there will not be enough money to go round for many people. Perhaps Christmas lunch won’t be so lavish and the presents may be a bit smaller or perhaps they will find the money somewhere else by skipping meals or not paying bills – this is not good. Most years January is marked by people getting into financial difficulty and this year it will probably be worse than usual. There is a proverb – Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a beef roast with hatred (or quarrels). (Prov 15:17) If you need to, please scale back your Christmas celebrations, a few less beers, a smaller roast and perhaps cheaper presents. Amy Grant sings a song “I need a silent night” about how the rush breaks her and she needs to stop and remember the angels words: “Peace on Earth! Good will to everyone.” Even good people can lose the Christmas spirit when financial pressures and the rush of Christmas get to much. Please remember that some will be doing it tough this year so be gentle to them and be gentle to yourselves. When tempers flare, stop and breathe. Return good for evil if you can. Demonstrate the “goodwill to everyone” that the angels sang about. Sunday 21st December 10:30 am led by Peter West Thursday 25th December 9:00 am combined Christmas Day service at St Faith’s Anglican Sunday 28th December 10:30 am Café Church led by Arthur West In January we will be combining services with the other churches in Quairading. Everyone is welcome. Sunday 4th January 9:00 am at St Faith’s – Epiphany No service at the Uniting Church Sunday 11th January 10:30 am led by Mark Beadle Sunday 18th January 10:00 am at St Francis Xavier Church No service at the Uniting Church Sunday 25th January 10:30 am led by Craig Bosman – Rural resource minister for W.A. Enquiries: Mark Beadle 0435 698 655 or Arthur West 9645 0081 or Quairading.UC@Gmail.com If you would like a visit please contact Mark Beadle. Check out our Facebook page: Quairading Church PAGE 33
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Rural Aid Article Merry Christmas It’s amazing to realise that in less 10 days we will be having Christmas day again, without sounding like a broken record ‘where did that year go’. I’d really like to thank everyone who has trusted and assisted me over the last 12 months. I learn so much from the people I meet and support which reinforces how lucky I am to call Narrogin and the WA farming communities my home. Majority of what I write about in these articles is triggered by hearing someone talk at an event, in counselling or in the street. I have more days of driving home thinking ‘what an amazing town, community group, service or individual that was today. There are more people that really care about their community and that community’s welfare than can ever be recorded and reported on.
Farmers and rural communities go through challenging, hard times. Issues that are unique and often not understood by the city folk. But the unity in our communities is very evident. The keep the sheep movement, the sharing of knowledge with the firearms act and more is for me the proof of our farming family coming together to support each other without hesitation. Where someone from Moora is advised that they can call a service in Bridgetown exemplifies unity in a cause. This real unity, support and strength is humbling, empowering and results in a sense of belonging, something to be proud of now and in the future. Communities and people going out of their way to help, support and genuinely care for each other. People from all walks of life making a difference in the best way they know how, with the skills they have. Legends. Each of us are essential in continuing to break the silence and stigma of wellness and mental health. One conversation at the right time with the right person can change everything. When talking to the dogs doesn’t cut it, remind yourself there are people in your community who do care about you, do value you and do appreciate you. This is a strength we are able to tap into, an option we do have. Ask for help, be that help. Hard times are a part of life we learn and grow stronger from. Once we are facing in the right direction and taken that hard first big step into the unknown, we just have to keep on walking. Preferably alongside others together, not alone. Great news next year WA Rural Aid counselling team starting 5 January will have three more counsellors working in our regions. So four of us. All live in rural towns, are farmers or know farming, and are very proactive in their communities. Exciting news. Rural Aid will be closed over Christmas from the 22 December until the 5 January 2026. Keep safe, keep well and have a great Christmas and New Year. Again, from my heart thank you for 2025. Roger Hitchcock Counsellor & Community Representative West Australia based in Narrogin Rural Aid Australia M: 0460 310 661 |P: 07 3153 4656 |E: roger.hitchcock@ruralaid.org.au Head Office : 1300 327 624 / Mental Health and Counselling Line 1300 175 594
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