ANZAC TRADITION HONOURED IN NAGAMBIE

Bright autumn sunshine welcomed Anzac Day patriots to the Nagambie Mechanics Hall for the first Anzac Day service led by the Nagambie RSL on 25 April. School children’s works of Anzac Day art adorned the walls of the Nagambie Mechanics Hall.

The short ANZAC Day service was led by the Nagambie RSL’s Ken Lewis and was supported by the official party Reverend Richard Pennington, Mayor Laura Binks, and Captain Adam Roska – guest speaker from Proof and Experimental Establishment (P$EE) Graytown.

The service commemorated the Australian and New Zealand military personnel who served their countries 108 years ago in World War One, at Gallipoli in Turkey. The singing was led by the Lakeside Larks choir.

Anzac Day supporters from the RSL, veterans, current military personnel, the two Nagambie schools, kindergarten children, Wirrate, Bailieston and Nagambie fire brigades, ambulance and community and family groups and individuals gathered outside the Mechanics Hall to take part in the annual march to the Memorial Gardens cenotaph area. Many marchers proudly wore remembrance medal collections on their chests.

The short march was led by a military Parade Commander Flying Officer James Al-Mourani, and some local secondary school children who proudly carried the flags for the street march. Captain Adam Roska and Ken Lewis were the march Marshalls. It was very good to see so many young children involved in the march with their school, families and older veterans. Their inclusion showed that the Anzac Day tradition of remembrance was passed onto the next generation.

At the cenotaph Master of Ceremonies was RSL member Ken Lewis, who called the military catafalque party to mount around the cenotaph memorial. The Catafalque party came from Proof and Experimental Establishment (P&EE) Graytown. For the first time a navy serviceman joined an airman and three army soldiers in the Party at the Nagambie ceremony.

Australian Army Corporal Stacey Ferreira was Catafalque Party Commander, with army Corporals Mark McKelvie, and Chris Bolwell, Royal Australian Air Force Corporal Xiang Hui Wang, and Royal Australian Navy ABATA member Adrian Pendelbury completing the Catafalque party with Flag Orderly Andrew Donaldson. The military personnel showed their skill and precision when performing their ceremonial duties.

The short ceremony gave thanks for the peace and security that we enjoy in Australia which was won for us through the courage and devotion of those who gave their lives in times of war.

It was remembered that their labour and sacrifice may not be in vain, and that their spirit may live on in us and in generations to come.

The ceremony featured a family WW1 military story read by Nagambie Primary School student Nash Treble and fellow Nagambie Primary School Ruby reading an Anzac message with Casey, Chanel and Jackson, students from St Joseph’s Primary School taking part in the formal proceedings using Auslan sign language to lead reciting of “the Ode.”

To honour those who served in war and the many conflicts Australian and New Zealanders have been involved in for over 108 years representatives from the RSL, Strathbogie Shire Council, Students from Nagambie Primary School, St Joseph’s Primary School, Nagambie Kindergarten

Euroa Secondary College, Goulburn Valley Grammar, Seymour College and representatives from the three local fire brigades, and community organisations proudly laid their floral wreaths.

The playing of the Last Post, a minutes silence and Reveille as the flag was raised to full mast was observed then Rev. Richard Pennington presented the Anzac day prayer and blessing to the Anzac Day gathering.

Symbolically, the New Zealand and Australian National Anthems and the dismounting of the Catafalque party ended the Nagambie Anzac Day ceremony for 2023.

Ken Lewis on behalf of the Nagambie RSL sub-branch thanked the P&EE Graytown Catafalque party, speaker and parade commander, the, padre, Phil Close for sound equipment, and to all the local schools and groups and Anzac Day supporters for their attendance on ANZAC day and for the support of the sale of ANZAC badges and their welfare appeal. He invited Anzac Day attendees to go along to the Nagambie RSL clubrooms to enjoy some camaraderie and refreshments.

Thanks to all who showed their appreciation to those who gave the supreme sacrifice in years gone by in our defence forces and thanks to those serving currently to keep our country free and safe.

Explorers Way tourist drive brochure launched

A new driving trail tourist brochure was launched at a special event at Tahbilk Winery recently.

The Explorers Way brochure was launched over a luncheon with guest speakers Greg Ecclestone and Ken McIness.

This event was held as part of Australian Heritage Festival 2023, promoted by the National Trust.

Weir and Reedy Lake Roads weight reduction limit

As Chief Executive Officer Strathbogie Shire Council please be advised that under Clause 12 (2) (of Schedule 11) of the Local Government Act 1989, I am placing a temporary restriction (under delegation) to limit the use of Weir Road/Reedy Lake Road Kirwan’s Bridge to vehicles up to a maximum weight of no greater than 5 tonnes. This restriction will remain in force effective from 8 May 2023 until September 2023 when the scheduled road upgrade works will commence.

This will ensure that heavy vehicles must take alternate routes during the winter months to maintain the integrity of the unsealed road surface thereby providing a viable access route for Kirwans Bridge residents, school buses, emergency vehicles, local farming properties and other associated community use.

Julie Salomon, Chief Executive Officer

Artists encouraged to apply for ARTBOX

We’re calling for expressions of interest from artists, curators, arts groups and organisations to take part in ARTBOX. The exciting new arts space will launch this July with a series of rotating exhibitions, expected to last about four-five weeks each, in various locations throughout the Shire.

The aim of the travelling exhibition space is to promote professional and emerging artists and makers, providing opportunities for regional and remote communities in the Shire to create, experience and engage with arts and culture.

To express your interest, visit www. strathbogie.vic.gov.au/arts-and-culture and fill out the ARTBOX EOI application form.

L2P Learner Driver Program

Strathbogie Shire Council and Berry Street

Shepparton are encouraging eligible young drivers to sign up for the VicRoads L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program.

The program assists learner drivers aged under 21 years who do not have access to a supervising driver or vehicle to gain the driving experience required to apply for a probationary licence.

For more information scan the QR code or visit www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/community/ youth/l2p-learner-driver-program/

Promote your event, business or community group on our website

Did you know you can promote an upcoming event on our website? Or add your business or group to our community directory?

It’s as easy as visiting the Council website and filling in our forms! Visit www.strathbogie. vic.gov.au and click on the shortcut titled ‘Find a Business Club or Group’ to register for our directory or visit https://www.strathbogie. vic.gov.au/strath-forms/promote-yourevent/ to register your upcoming event.

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Electrical line clearing

Council will carry out tree trimming around electric lines in the townships of Avenel and Euroa. The works are scheduled (weather pending) to start on May 1 and be completed by May 31, this year.

Cloth Nappy Reimbursement Program returns

Our Cloth Nappy Reimbursement Program is on again. Until the end of June this year local families can apply for 50 per cent off the purchase price of cloth nappies and accessories.

It’s a wonderful project created to encourage local families to reduce waste produced by disposable nappies. We offer a maximum of $150, or 50 per cent off the purchase price, to Shire residents to purchase cloth and swim nappies, reusable liners for nappies, reusable wipes, wet bags and reusable nursing breast pads.

For more information visit our website at www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au

Work with us

We’re looking for talented people to join our team:

• Asset Services Officer, Full Time, ongoing. Band 7 - $87,495 annually + 10.5% super. Applications close 9am, 8 May 2023

• Project Support Officer Digital Transformation. Full Time, 12 month contract. Band 4 - $33.08 per hour + 10.5% super. Applications close 5pm, 8 May 2023

For more information and position descriptions visit our website at www. strathbogie.vic.gov.au