The Community Voice, Go Nagambie | Wednesday June 28 2023, Issue 527

FOI REQUESTS STATES KIRWANS BRIDGE IS SAFE TO OPEN

Two prominent community organisations are leading the charge in advocating for urgent action on two of our region’s landmark heritage bridges – Kirwans Bridge and Chinamans Bridge. Both bridges have succumbed to varying levels of deterioration over the years with age and forces of nature playing a toll on their physical structure. The state of each of the two bridges have impacted our community significantly in different ways. Are our community’s collective voices in pleading for assistance falling on deaf ears at Local and State Government level?

Issue 526 of e Community Voice provided an update on Chinamans Bridge and in this issue our attention turns to the current state of play at Kirwans Bridge.

e following article has been contributed by the Open Kirwans Bridge Committee

e Open Kirwans Bridge Committee has been actively advocating for the residents of Kirwans Bridge, Nagambie and nearby towns, who have been a ected by the closure of the historic bridge. Kirwans Bridge, an essential transportation link and crucial infrastructure in the region, has been a signi cant community concern for over eight months since the bridge was closed on Friday 14 October 2022 due to the 1.9m ood at that site.

e Open Kirwans Bridge Committee is an informal community group who focus on the urgent need for a transitional plan to reopen the bridge as soon as possible. e committee meets fortnightly and actively engages with the community, shire o cers, councillors, as well as state and federal ministers.

A recent Freedom of Information (FOI) request to the Strathbogie Shire for a copy of the GMR Engineering assessments, dated 21 and 23 December 2022, has revealed that the shire received advice stating that the bridge was safe to open to vehicles.

e two engineering reports from GMR Engineering in Shepparton con rm ‘ ere are no apparent structural damages arising from the recent October

2022 Flood event. e existing structure is structurally sound and t for purpose and can now be reopened to road tra c at the existing 20kph speed limit, 3-tonne load limit and 3m vehicle height limit.’

Page 3 of the nal GMR Engineering report of 10 January 2023 has had this particular paragraph removed on instruction from the client/shire.

e two engineering reports from GMR Engineering in Shepparton con rm ‘ ere are no apparent structural damages arising from the recent October 2022 Flood event. e existing structure is structurally sound and t for purpose and can now be reopened to road tra c at the existing 20kph speed limit, 3-tonne load limit and 3m vehicle height limit.’

Recently, several local residents and business owners met with Annabelle Cleeland, our local Victorian MP, at the Angling Club. Annabelle demonstrated her detailed knowledge of the dire situation, con icting engineering reports, and outlined her plan to arrange meetings with appropriate state ministers, including the opposition, council representatives, and community representatives. Annabelle has been informed about the recent FOI information that has come to hand.

Another well-received activity of the committee was the recent support provided to residents in sending up to 100 letters to Deputy Premier Jacinta Allan, who serves as the Minister for Major Projects and Infrastructure. Many residents have also written personal letters expressing their concerns about

ambulance delays, re risks, and the distress associated with traveling the dangerous and busy back-road, which is shared with heavy vehicles, especially in challenging conditions such as thick dust, heavy fog and blinding rain.

Residents have voiced their protest to the Shire regarding the imposition of a 5-tonne load limit on the alternate roads, which have become the only way to travel to and from Nagambie. is arbitrary decision, which was impractical, was rescinded a er protests. However, the road has already witnessed its rst accident, resulting in a vehicle being written o in the second week of June.

e committee also plan to reach out to Ms Jaclyn Symes, in her capacity as the Upper House member for Northern Victoria, Attorney-General, and Minister for Emergency Services.

e Committee is pleased to have attracted the interest of AIan McLean, a veteran community campaigner and former Kirwans Bridge resident, who actively participated in the protests a er the bridge was closed in 2001 and 2011. “A er a brie ng by the Committee, I was most surprised to hear that the Shire will not consider the bridge’s future until the outcome of an insurance claim,” Alan said last week.

“When was the bridge rst insured? Which broker or underwriter took on the risk? Is it against ood, re, vehicle damage or what? Is the claim related to last year’s oods? And if there is a claim payout, is the Shire obliged to use the return to pay for bridge maintenance?”, were just some of the questions

Alan asked.

“I also understand that the Shire took engineering advice in the week prior to Christmas that the bridge was perfectly safe to re-open. If that is correct, and that advice has been hidden, I can understand the mounting anger among the a ected residents,” Alan said.

“Questions need to be asked about the lack of transparency on the council decision making processes. Were the councillors informed of the GMR Engineering report saying the bridge was safe to open?” he added.

Encouraged by the committee to view the Shire website’s display of the April Council meeting, Alan had another shock coming. “ e Councillor questions during the meeting revealed how little they knew about the back road network of Reedy Lake Road and Weir Road. Council was advised that the proposed road upgrades don’t even guarantee a raising of any road above the levels completely submerged by ood water last year. How could they vote to spend up to $1.8 million based on that incomplete understanding?” he asked. “Where is the money coming from? Rate notices will be interesting.”

“I commend anyone who has written letters, attended any protest meeting, or directed any query to the Shire,” Alan added.

“People power has had two previous wins, and is needed once again.”

One of our own ‘shines’, in this years King’s Birthday honours

Go Nagambie extends its warm congratulations to the deserving individuals within the wider Australian community who have been acknowledged in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2023 for their remarkable contributions.

e King’s Birthday 2023 Honours List serves as a platform to recognize and celebrate outstanding individuals across various categories, including the Order of Australia (General and Military Divisions), meritorious awards, and commendations for distinguished and conspicuous service. One of the standout gures honoured in this years list is Nagambie identity, e Hon. Patrick McNamara AM. Pat McNamara is a former Deputy Premier of Victoria, State National Party Leader and Rowing Australia President and Life Member. He has been appointed as a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia, for his signi cant services to rowing, the Parliament of Victoria, and the community through various roles. As per the citation from the Governor General’s O ce, below is the ‘long’ but impressive list of Pat’s achievements. e list is not exhaustive by any means and does not mention his current interests in Nagambie Walnuts, Burramurra Wines and the Nagambie Rowing Club (Hotel).

Saturday lunchtime saw a small gathering of friends meet at the NRC (hotel) to celebrate and acknowledge Pat’s award. Old friends and new shared the a ernoon with Pat and wife, Merryl, and their four adult children and seven grandchildren. It was a lovely gathering full of fond memories, great company and signi cant gures from Pat and Merryls past. David Pincus, a national rowing selector and coach, spoke of rowing matters and Pats signi cant contribution to the sport of rowing at National and State levels. Bill Baxter, a former MP, spoke of Pats political life, and each of their children spoke about Pat the father. Well done Pat on receiving the honour and for your contributions to community, rowing and Parliament.

Council Investigating Alternative Options for Management of Our Waterways

On May 16th, Strathbogie Council passed a resolution that may lead to them relinquishing their management of the waterways from Hughes Creek to the Goulburn Weir (including Lake Nagambie). Members of the Nagambie Waterways Advisory Committee (NWAC) have requested that Council at least take some time to understand the possible implications of this decision and to investigate alternative funding sources to recoup the $150,000$200,000 annual costs in running the waterways.

According to the Council O cer’s Report tabled at the Council Meeting, Safe Transport Victoria (now incorporating Maritime Safety Victoria) is the organisation responsible for appointing Waterway Managers and safety on waterways in Victoria. Council was appointed Waterways Manager when it was rst gazetted in 1988 and it may continue to undertake this role until such time that it advises Safe Transport Victoria (STV) that it no longer wishes to continue in that role.

In recent years, Strathbogie Council has employed a third-party contractor to undertake patrols of the waterways. is patrolling is undertaken in addition to any patrols infrequently conducted by STV directly, Fisheries or Victoria Police. e third party patrolling alone has come at an annual cost of around $70,000 per year to Council. Any revenue, however, collected from infringements goes directly to the relevant State Government Department and Council does not receive any income to manage the Waterways.

Currently, STV has some oversight for waterways in Victoria that do not have a waterway manager and where special rules have not been introduced to regulate vessel activity.

e Nagambie Waterways Advisory Committee is a Council-appointed sub-committee with delegates volunteering their time to represent a number of community stakeholders including the Nagambie Riparian Group (river frontage land owners), the Nagambie Rowing Club, Nagambie Developers, Go Nagambie, Commercial Operators and Nagambie Angling Club. Meetings are chaired by a nominated Councillor and are also generally attended by other Councillors and Council O cers. Regulatory bodies including Goulburn Murray Water (GMW), Goulburn Valley Water and Nagambie Police are also o en represented at the meetings. e NWAC, in their capacity as a reference group, have recently been asked to provide feedback on the scenario

if Council were to relinquish management of the Waterways. Recently delegates from the NWAC unanimously recommended that the council consider any alternative external funding options in order to o set the total costs between $150,000 and $200,000 per year.

In addition to patrolling, this cost includes o cer time, on water activities (signage/navigation aids), administration of the Advisory Committee, advertising and communications. Even though Council has been bearing this cost since it has been managing the waterways, the current Council believes the State Government should contribute to the management of the waterways and it should not be the ratepayers who bear this cost.

Members of the NWAC are concerned that if Council were to completely relinquish control management of the waterways, this would inevitably result in complete removal of in uence at local government and community level especially with regard to compliance and law enforcement.

e NWAC also has concerns that third party management of the waterways could result in yet to be known consequences which locals will have no say. is could potentially result in signi cant unforeseen impacts on all users of our waterways including sporting, groups, recreational users and visitors to our region.

In response to the NWAC recommendations and in consultation with other regulatory bodies including GMW and DELWP, the following resolution was passed at the May 16th Strathbogie Council meeting:

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“Authorisation of (Council) o cers to notify the current provider of the Provision of Boating Safety Operations, that the contract will cease as proposed on the 30 September 2023, with no option for extension to be applied. -

Authorisation of (Council) o cers to write to Safe Transport Victoria (and relevant State Government Ministers and local members of Parliament) seeking annual and ongoing nancial support to fully fund the cost of undertaking the Waterways Management role and notify relevant stakeholders and community of this advocacy ask. - If full funding is not achieved by 31 August 2023, receive a report in the September 2023 Council meeting cycle to either withdraw the service e ective 1 October 2023 or consider options to remain as a Waterways Manager which would require the allocation of funding to investigate and identify a sustainable model, including but not limited to, recouping/o setting service.”

Should Council exit from delivering the waterways management function, the waterways would continue to be regulated by the relevant authorities

(STV, Victoria Police, Fisheries) and managed directly by STV but many in the community have concerns that this may eventually come at a cost to all river users.

Council will use the opportunity up to August 31st to investigate possible state government funding sources to make up this operational shortfall, however it is considered unlikely that the State Government will be prepared to meet this shortfall. Council may also investigate the possibility of commercial sources of income that could make up this shortfall.

Strathbogie Shire Council have issued the following statement in relation to their position on the ongoing management of the waterways.”

Council Urges Community to join waterway campaign

Locals are being urged to show their support for Strathbogie Shire Council’s campaign for funding to deliver the waterway manager role which keeps the waterways safe and the region thriving.

At its May Meeting, Strathbogie Shire Council made the decision to consider exiting the role of waterway manager if funding to fully cover the cost of delivering the service is not provided.

Under the Marine Act 1988, Council is the appointed waterway manager for the Goulburn River from Hughes Creek to Goulburn Weir including Lake Nagambie.

Mayor, Cr Laura Binks, said Council employed contractors to undertake patrols and the waterway manager role was now costing up to $200,000 to deliver.

“We cannot put this essential service at risk, but it’s not fair Council, and in-turn ratepayers, are paying for a service that is not their responsibility to deliver.

“We’ve seen so much cost shi ing to Local Government and as a small rural shire with a limited number of ratepayers, we’re saying enough. “Our community is telling us – and we agree –that local management is important, but we need funding to do it.”

Cr Binks called on the Victorian Government to show its support by providing funding that will ensure the waterways continue to be a safe tourism drawcard to the region.

“ is service helps keep our popular waterways safe,” she said.

“It’s a key driver to the economic success of our region, which was hit hard by the October 2022 oods.

“Businesses in our region are experiencing signi cant downturns. is is further exacerbated as our largest accommodation provider remains closed.”

Cr Binks said Council had created a proforma letter people could use to send to the Minister for Outdoor Recreation Sonya Kilkenny, along with social media tiles to share so the community could show its support.

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Two charged after stolen tractor crashes in Puckapunyal

A man and woman have been charged following an incident where a stolen tractor was allegedly driven erratically in Seymour over the weekend.

e pair, a 36-year-old West Australian man and a 38-year-old West Australian woman, have each been charged with:

- e of motor vehicle

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- Reckless conduct endangering serious injury

- Driving in a dangerous manner

- Dangerous driving whilst being pursued by police

- Fail to stop on police request

- Criminal damage

- Trespassing on commonwealth land

- Possess methylamphetamines.

It is alleged the tractor was seen on the Goulburn Valley Highway, heading towards Seymour, allegedly swerving across lanes and had crashed into barriers on Saturday, 17 June about 10.20am.

O cers responded and arrested the pair

a er the alleged stolen tractor crashed into a perimeter fence of the Puckapunyal army base.

No one was injured during the incident. e man and woman, who were initially deemed un t for interview, were remanded in custody and appeared before Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court yesterday.

e pair were further remanded to appear at Benalla Magistrates’ Court.

Why I support the Voice

ere are many disadvantaged groups in Australia, all of whom would surely like to have a greater say in government matters a ecting them. So why should one group, Indigenous Australians, be given a special and constitutionally-enshrined voice to parliament? ere is no doubting the extreme level of disadvantage in many Indigenous communities: the statistics on, for example, life-expectancy and imprisonment, are shocking and unacceptable. But while that is an o en-stated reason for the Voice, it is not, in my view, a su cient reason. So why do I support the Voice?

Firstly, the proposed Voice is intimately connected to the proposed recognition of Indigenous Australians in the words of the constitution - a recognition (widely supported) that they were the custodians of this land for thousands of years before colonisation. Such recognition is central to what de nes Australia, so it should be more than just words. It needs to be more substantial. In my mind this justi es giving Indigenous Australians their own Voice to

Parliament: that would be tangible recognition. Secondly, the disadvantage that many Indigenous Australians experience has a di erent genesis from that of other disadvantaged groups. Much is the result of colonisation: their land was taken from them, many of their children were taken away, they were omitted from the national census, they lacked electoral franchise, they have been subjected to paternalistic laws. e impact of colonisation on them and their way of life has been nothing short of catastrophic, and warrants redress in a tangible way.

irdly, modern Australia has much to learn from the traditional practices and beliefs of Indigenous culture. Top of mind here is "connection to country", respect for non-human life, living in harmony with nature, being custodians not owners of the land. In contrast, modern Australia, with its worship of wealth, consumerism and exploitation of nature is demonstrably unsustainable both environmentally and ethically. It is perhaps wishful thinking on my part, but a louder indigenous voice could show us a way towards a brighter future.

Ian Penrose

Council celebrates Reconciliation Week with immersive Taungurung cultural experience

Several residents enjoyed wawa Euroa, a wawa biik Taungurung

Cultural Experience at the Euroa Arboretum in honour of Reconciliation Week.

wawa biik o ers Taungurung-led cultural experiences across diverse biocultural landscapes of Taungurung Country. 'wawa biik’ means ‘hello country' in Taungurung language – both a recognition of the deep importance of Country to all Taungurung People and a warm invitation to the wider community to say hello to Country. wawa biik is owned and operated by the Taungurung Land and Waters Council (TLaWC)

Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks attended the tour and said the experienced allowed her to immerse herself in the Taungurung story. “ e Taungurung story is one of resilience and inspiration that spans thousands of years,” Cr Binks said.

“I was incredibly honoured to learn about Taungurung cultural heritage, ceremony, the impacts of colonisation on Country.

“ e tour was also a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the next generation of Taungurung Culture.”

Resident Fiona Steel also took part in the experience and said it was fantastic to see the incredible partnership with the TLaWC and the Euroa Arboretum (the Arb).

“We are very lucky to have the wawa biik tours on our doorstep in Strathbogie Shire on Taungurung Country,” she said.

“ e Daanak Walking trail at the Arb with written

and spoken language, using the QR codes for story and connection, is great.”

“It is de nitely something to send visitors to with a picnic; or book a wawa biik tour for a smoking ceremony, walk and talk, and great morning/ a ernoon tea.”

e wawa biik experience includes a traditional Welcome Smoking Ceremony, followed by a guided walk along the daanak trail to share stories of seasonal native plant species and their uses for food, medicine, and cultural practice.

For more information, visit https://wawabiik.com.au/

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$3.5 Million in Flood Resilience Funding Secured

The Nagambie region was hit by unprecedented flooding in October and while communities are still recovering, work has already started on identifying works that could be done to mitigate future floods.

$3.5 million dollars has been secured in the first round of the Disaster Ready Fund and will help pave the way for bigger projects to build flood resilience across the region.

This first round aimed to fund projects which will help Councils and communities better understand what occurred and build a foundation of knowledge for developing projects to protect communities and critical infrastructure in the future. Part of the $3.5 million will go towards understanding flood inadequacies in road Infrastructure within the Mitchell Shire as well as $150,000 for a Flash Flooding and Storm Surges Strategy for Strathbogie Shire.

I continue to have regular discussions with government ministers about what will be required to better protect our communities in future and this billion-dollar fund over the next 5 years will aim to do that.

Stronger Communities Grants

Vale Max Perry – [1935 – 2023]

Well-known Nagambie identity, farmer and community stalwart Max Perry passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday June 10th at the age of 87 surrounded by his family.

Max was well-known for his tireless community service spanning over seven decades. He was an inaugural member of the Wirrate Rural Fire Brigade. Only 3 weeks ago, Max was awarded a 70-year service medal in recognition for his role as a volunteer re ghter and administrator for CFA District 22. At the presentation ceremony, with his family and a small number of CFA members present, Max was typically modest and humbled from his bed at Nagambie Healthcare. At the ceremony, Max’s daughter, Denise fondly recalled regularly venturing to the CFA headquarters in Shepparton with Max to pass on his advice and knowledge in ensuring the Nagambie region was well prepared and properly equipped for bush re events. Still sharp of mind, Max reminded all present at the small gathering to “keep punching” and stand up for need for vital services required for the regional community of Nagambie.

Max’s volunteer work for the community didn’t end with his committed service to the CFA. In his latter years, Max was a staunch advocate for Nagambie to receive an improved medical rst response service. is involved tireless campaigning at State Government level.

Max and the late Tim Purbrick were instrumental in establishing the Nagambie CERT and the two

experienced regular trips to Spring St, lobbying politicians across the political spectrum for the need for improved rst response capability in the region. e Nagambie CERT was established as a volunteer group of trained community members in advanced rst aid and operated successfully for many years. As the town of Nagambie grew it soon became apparent that Nagambie required the presence of a fully-trained Paramedic Ambulance service and once again Max was at the forefront in lobbying for improved services. Max, along with others established the Nagambie Ambulance Service Community Alliance (NASCA) and this successful campaign eventually resulted in the presence of a fully-trained Paramedic service during peak requirement periods for Nagambie. is will be remembered as one of Max’s greatest legacies for our region and the Nagambie Community owes a debt of gratitude for his erce and uncompromising advocacy.

Max’s community involvements also extended periods of service with the St Joseph’s school board, Sacred Heart College (now St. Mary’s Seymour) school board, St Malachy’s Presbytery committee, Nagambie Landcare Group and the Nagambie Lions Club. He was also an integral part of the Nagambie Cropping Group that raised vital funds to reopen the Nagambie Hospital in the 1990’s.

Max was always supported by his wife Margaret (dec). He is survived by his daughter Denise, son-inlaw Sam Verrocchi and granddaughter Emma.

Recipients of the Stronger Communities Grants are beginning to be announced from the Federal Government and I had the opportunity to this week ring Goulburn Region Pre-School Association.

$15,000 will be received and will go towards two shade sails and structure to provide shade over new playground at Nagambie Kindergarten.

Avenel Football Club Training

I’m continuing my advocacy for governments to improve sporting club infrastructure and continuing to train with clubs across the electorate.

It was a privileged to train with Avenel Football Club this month. It’s always great to meet with clubs and hear what matters to locals. Sporting Clubs bring communities together and they must be given a hand up. Thanks for having me Avenel.

Sporting Champions Grants

Local Sporting Champions is an Australian Government initiative that helps young people pursue their sporting dreams.

This program is now open and provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships.

If successful, applicants can receive $500-$750 towards the cost of attending their championships. I encourage locals to apply and give youngsters a hand up in pursuing their sporting dreams. Applications close July 31, 2023.

Avenel Telecommunications

Following a community meeting with myself and Shadow Minister for Communications in Avenel I have been working with telecommunications organisations to help improve reception in Avenel and surrounds.

Earlier this month NBN and Telstra hosted a public drop-in session to hear directly from residents about their concerns.

While the mobile towers have been upgraded in Avenel and Avenel South, residents are yet to experience the benefits. Telstra is now looking into the issues raised and will analyse data and conduct testing to determine the issues.

Bob Gilmour goes back over his life now he has turned 80

Bob Gilmour turned 80 on 25th June and his Avenel friends Mark and Deb Roper gave him a birthday lunch that Sunday. He was asked to talk a bit about his life and he wrote this down to share with the Nagambie Community Voice readers.

I was born Robert Clive Gilmour on 25th June 1943, to Clive and Joyce Gilmour; my friends call me Bob.

My earliest recollection as a child was living in Nagambie behind the paper shop. Dad had the Nagambie Newsagency a er being discharged from Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital a er being a patient there for several months in 1943. e same year I was born.

I knocked around with Bruce Parris and Robert Hiddleston, the chemist’s son. I remember being on Glass Square with Bruce when some big trucks and caravans arrived. We were delighted to see vehicles of a circus coming into town from Queensland. When circuses came through Nagambie they always stopped, put up the big top and we kids enjoyed the show. I saw my rst elephant on Glass Square. Sometimes it was a rodeo going through. Early in my life I wore leg irons. I remember mum putting me to bed and changing my shoes into a special pair of shoes which I wore to bed. My legs were ne to the knees but then bent out to the le and to the right. e irons were supposed to straighten them.

Mum and Dad worked in the shop and I roamed Nagambie on a 3 wheeled tricycle. One day I found a bundle of old letters and I had fun putting them into people’s letter boxes. My parents had the experience of customers coming into the shop and returning their love letters written to each other when dad was in the army in Queensland. My mother decided to employ someone to do the cooking and to look a er me. She found Mrs Altman, who lived in Robinson Street. I called her Alty. I would meet her on her way to work on my tricycle. We became dear friends and she came to my wedding in 1968.

I was taken by my Dad one day to the Nagambie Bush Nursing Hospital and Doctor Rutter took out my tonsils. ey plonked my little baby brother on my bed there and he wet my bed.

I can’t explain the horror I experienced one Sunday morning when Dad announced we were leaving Nagambie to live with Grandma in Ascot Vale. I was a Nagambie kid! I didn’t want to live in the city. My mates Bruce and Robert- I wouldn’t see them again.

I was dragged out of Nagambie to live in Ascot vale, then Pascoe Vale South and then Essendon. I lived in this boring city and went to Essendon High school. ings improved when I was about 11 years old. I joined the Scouts-1st Essendon. I went up to senior scouts, then Burke and Wills Rovers 1st Essendon then I became a cub leader. I rock climbed and hiked all over Mt Bu alo, in the rover scouts.

Over the years we lived in Melbourne Alty would come to stay with us and I would take her to the Saturday a ernoon matinee at the Progress eatre in Coburg. We would line up with all the other kids until the manager would come out to inspect the queue and he would notice Alty and run up to us and take us straight into the picture theatre.

A er leaving school on the 5th of December 1960

I joined the CMF (citizens Military Forces) a transport unit. (Now the army reserve.) I was 17

Mayor Cr Laura Binks advocates for Strathbogie Shire in Canberra

and served in 7 Coy RAASC. Learning tod rive on snub nosed Blitz’s. I was in the CMF for 5 years but had to leave because I became an ambulance o cer on the 14th February 1966. Same time as decimal currency came into being here.

e Ambulance job did not allow me leave to go to the CMF duties part time. I then drove ambulance for 43 years.

When I nally retired I couldn’t w ait to get back home to Nagambie. I looked around for a suitable church and became a member of the AvenelNagambie Uniting Church and I am al elder there now. I also am a member of the Nagambie Connect Faith Community and I help out at the Seymour St Vinnie’s op shop once a week.

I love the Australian bush and the outback. I have seen lots of our country. I hitch hiked to Perth and back in 1966; mainly meeting up with some great truckies. e road then was red bull dust from Port Augusta to Coolgardie. I slept on the beach in Darwin in 1981 with some back packers. I let the Valley of the Winds ( e Olgas) and I wanted to get to Birdsville, which I got to a couple of years ago.

I was inspired by a lm I saw as a kid at eh Shell Oil Company theatrette. “Back of Beyond.” It was all about a great Australiana truckie, Tom Kruse. e mailman from Maree to Birdsville and the great people who lived on the Birdsville track and the outback country people who are all loving caring folk.

Nagambie is, and always has been my home. I live on my own now with a lovely greyhound bitch, Molly. But I have many great friends who visit, talk on the phone, get together with me for a co ee or have a meal. I get down to the city and catch up with friends there too.

I always praise my God; he is the best friends. I believe He is coming back soon to take us all to my new home with Jesus.

I love music. As a kid it was Gene Autry, Elvis and Buddy Holly. But then I met Slim Dusty and discovered Johnny Cash. I believe Rosemary Clooney to be the greatest female singer of the last century. I now listen to all kinds of music, gospel, jazz and brass bands, classical and lovely hymns. anks Bob for all that wonderful life story. Happy 80th birthday wishes and thanks for being a generous and kind and respected member of the Nagambie community.

Nagambie Museum - from our collection

Most people who have compiled a family history have had a moment when they realise it is just a pile of statistics. It is very hard to winkle out personalities without diaries or contemporary descriptions.

One of the joys of working with collections, such as ours at the Society, is that every now and then a little gem pops up which enables you to perhaps have some insight into people's lives.

One such gem emerged recently from a box of donations. Inscribed, Whroo Mechanics Institution Memorandum Book, in copperplate writing, it dates from 1861 and while it has a few memoranda and sales of Soiree tickets, it evolves into the best list of users and what they read.

Between 1861 and 1864 daily loans are recorded with the fact of those returned.

Not only can you follow a person through those years, because the users names are constantly reappearing, but you can spy on what they are reading. Books such as Letty Hyde's Lovers and Lady Audley's Secret hardly hit the shelf before being out on loan again it seems.

Newspapers would have arrived by coach and are well represented in loans of the Argus, Age and Herald. Home News was a popular item also. is book will now be digitised, well, typed into a searchable format, so that a search can be made by name, but it will also provide a fascinating catalogue of what was available in a gold mining town in Victoria in the 1860s.

So back to family historians. Well known local names such as Kettle, Baud, Mason and Bazeley regularly appear. It may be rewarding for some to have a glimpse into their choices of reading matter.

Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks has met with several politicians to advocate for funding at the recently held Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA).

“It was a fantastic opportunity to bring Council’s top ve Advocacy Asks to various politicians in an array of portfolios,” Cr Binks said.

“I met with Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, Kristy McBain, and discussed our top 5 advocacy asks, with particular focus on the need for increased and improved funding to repair our extensive road network.

“I raised Kirwan’s Bridge with Minister McBain and sought her support in providing critical funding for this iconic bridge so that residents can once again cross the Goulburn River and tourists can visit and experience this unique historic timber bridge in its full glory.”

Cr Binks also met with Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King MP where she again raised the top ve asks as well as the ARTC project.

e returned Australian Council Local Government (ACLG), held for the rst time in a decade, was a great chance for Cr Binks to hear directly from Federal Government ministers about their commitment to the Australian Local Government sector and how they will work with Councils to ensure they are delivering the projects and programs that are needed at the local levels we know so well.

“Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke passionately about his genuine commitment to developing strong working relationships with local governments and trusting us to provide advice on what our community need.

“ e dedicated Minister for Local Government and the ACLG provides an opportunity for local governments to have a voice at the Federal level.”

Cr Binks also met with Federal Member for Indi Dr Helen Haines MP in her o ce to again share Council’s advocacy asks.

“Helen and her team assisted Council in securing a number of meetings and her support was very

helpful,” Cr Binks said.

Cr Binks said this was also the case with our other local minister Federal Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell MP who hosted Cr Binks and also arranged meetings with many Shadow Ministers.

“ ank you to both Helen and Sam for their support,” Cr Binks said.

Among the Shadow Ministers Cr Binks met with were Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education, Youth Angie Bell MP to discuss Nature Based Playspaces and the need for more early childhood education spaces and educators in Strathbogie Shire; Shadow Minister for Water, Emergency Management Senator Perin Davey to discuss the Greening Euroa project; Shadow Minister Trade and Tourism Kevin Hodge MP to speak about the impacts of climate related natural disasters, such as the October ood, which has had a signi cant impact on the tourism industry, especially in the Nagambie region, and on local agriculture production and trade.

“I met with Shadow Minister Local Government Darren Chester MP and also shared our top 5 advocacy asks with him,” Cr Binks said.

“I also spoke of the need for a national standard of local government training for councillors that ensures elected representatives understand their role, responsibilities and are best equipped to advocate for their communities and to ensure the ongoing nancial sustainability of their council organisations.”

For more information about the ALGA NGA, visit https://alga.com.au/events/national- generalassembly-2023/

Nagambie Senior Citizens

e bus trip to Tongala and Echuca went well on Tuesday 20th June. A full bus made the trip, stopping in Tongala for morning tea at the bakery and walk around the wall art there. It was a perfect day, with plenty of winter sunshine to allow us to enjoy this lovely little country town. We all boarded the bus and then on to Echuca where we had lunch at the Worker’s Club. All meals were preordered, so we kept to the tight schedule to get on the PS Adelaide for a pleasant hour on the river. Ice creams were very popular before we all got on the bus again and headed home, via Rochester, with views of the silo art on the way. anks to the committee and Abe deVisser for all the extra phone calls and hours of coordinating the event. Also our expert bus driver from Seymour Bus Lines for his excellent driving.

We had the “Social Tea & Chat” trial on Friday 16th June. is followed the busy morning line dancing class, and around 35 people attended to enjoy a light luncheon and social get together, much appreciated by all. We are hoping members can bring along other prospective members to join the club. We are pleased with the success of this, and intend to hold it once a month on third Friday. But as we have our Christmas in July function next month on 24th, we won’t hold one in July, it will be scheduled for 18th August.

Christmas in July list has been put up at the hall, if you would like to come along on Monday July 24th, please add your names or contact me to add you on.

We have planned to hold our AGM on 11th August, but further con rmation and details will follow a er our next meeting in July.

A Seniors Open Day is being planned, we have a subcommittee looking at these options and we are hoping to hold it in conjunction with Seniors Week Festival in October.

Line Dancing is still our most popular activity, held on Wednesday and Friday from 9.30am. Beginners are welcome at both sessions, but have a dedicated time on Friday from 9.30 Both days have dances suitable for all levels. Come along and try if you have not been before, you will be made most welcome. Only $3 for members, and membership is only $5 for the year.

Movie Day is the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 1pm. Our next movie will be on 27th June, and screening, Chocolat with Johnnie Depp and Juliette Binoche.

Table Tennis is also held on Wednesday evenings at 7pm, open to the public, catering for all ages and skill abilities. Small group size at present, but able to put up more tables if required.

I am happy to email any interested people who would like to receive the newsletter monthly. We also have collection points around town, at the Post O ce, the Info Centre, and NLCH. Pick up a copy or email nagambieseniors@gmail.com to go on the list. Or phone Jill on 0419 567 580

We also wish to thank Go Nagambie for including our Club details on their website, check it out.

https://www.gonagambie.com.au/live/communitygroups-and-clubs/nagambie-seniors

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Chinaman’s Bridge is NOT safe

Council cannot stress strongly enough that water users must not travel underneath Chinaman’s Bridge.

It is dangerous and will collapse.

An exclusion zone was established under Chinaman’s Bridge in late 2022 after a collapse.

Council is advocating to relevant government departments, to understand the next steps. We have made it very clear; this issue must importance of waterway access is essential to our region’s economy.

Help fight for waterway manager funding

Don’t forget to head to our website at www. strathbogie.vic.gov.au or our social media pages to join our campaign to call for funding to deliver the waterway management role. Community Voice.

ARTBOX launches featuring Aimee McCartney

awesome? Have you seen a playground you love? Share it with us and tell us what you love about it?

on the future provision and upgrade of playgrounds and open spaces across Strathbogie Shire over the next 10 years. when the draft strategy is released.

strathbogie.vic.gov.au, or drop a picture in a survey station.

Updates to our policies

Council is regularly updating its policies to ensure they comply with the Local to the direction provided by Councillors. In the past six months Council has endorsed updates to several policies, which include:

• Community Flag Flying Policy

• Councillor Staff Interaction Policy

• Social Media Policy Complains Policy

• Public Interest Disclosure Policy

• Special Rate and Charge Scheme Policy

• Procurement Policy

All our policies can be found on our website under Plans, Policies, Strategies and Reports. Work with us

team:

throughout the Shire featuring different artists. exhibiting head to www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au

Have your say by visiting a survey station

Council has created survey stations in all our the easiest way for people to engage so we’re survey stations in every township throughout the Shire. We urge you to drop in and share stations can be found at:

• • Avenel Library

• Strathbogie General Store

• • Graytown Community Centre

• Nagambie Customer Service Centre

Have your say: Senior’s Week fun

Victorian Senior’s Festival this year. We’ve put some ideas on www.share.strathbogie.vic. gov.au – or you can visiting a survey station and bus tours. But – if you have another idea

Head to www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au or visit a survey station to complete a hard copy survey.

Have your say: Awesome playgrounds and open spaces

We're calling on our community to inspire us

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On Tuesday June 20 a naturalisation ceremony was held in the Euroa Cinema complex for ten citizens. Interesting to see where our newest Aussies were born: Ecuador, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Greece and the Philippines. The conferees were presented with their

Church News

ANGLICAN: Christ Church Seymour services Sunday 9am. St John’s Nagambie services. 11am. St. Paul’s Avenel. 1st Saturday at 5pm and the 5th Sunday of the month 10am. POC Rev. R.Pennington. 0477 921 111.

CATHOLIC: Save this date. Sunday, 19 November is the date for the celebration of St Malachy’s 150th anniversary.

To commemorate this anniversary Rhonda Robinson and Mel Arnold are writing the history of St.Malachy’s church and parish. ey would love to hear from anyone who has information, photos and memorabilia they are willing to share. Rhonda 0400 546 560 or Mel 0400 610 455. Services. Nagambie St Malachy’s. Mondays 10.30am & Wednesday noon Rosary. 1st and 3rd Sundays 9.00am Mass. 2nd, 4th & 5th Sundays

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Avenel St Mary’s. Sundays 10.30am Rosary. 1st & 3rd Sundays 11am Mass 2nd & 4th & 5th Sundays

11.00am Word and Communion. G.Kenworthy. 0405 125 963.

Parish priest Fr A.Hill. Euroa. 0439 033 029.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Nagambie St Andrew’s. 9am service 1st & 3rd Sunday and Seymour every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month. W.Day. 0429 933 116.

UNITING: Seymour & Avenel Uniting Church. During winter combined service at 10am Avenel. POC Rev. J. Payne. 0408 176 754.

NAGAMBIE CONNECT FAITH COMMUNITY: (Uniting Church) 2nd & 4th Sundays, 9.30am, Nagambie Senior Citizens' Clubrooms. R.Close. 0402 286 277

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PRIMARY SCHOOL

NPS Gr 6 students loved their final primary school cap at Woorabinda

Last week our wonderful Gr 6 students enjoyed their nal primary school camp at Woorabinda.

Woorabinda is a Department of Education camp, located on 300 acres of stunning land in Gippsland.

It is sta ed by caring, skilled and enthusiastic sta , under the leadership of an amazing Principal Bruce.

Our students were challenged by and enjoyed outdoor and environmental activities including orienteering, high ropes, zip line, canoeing and bush cooking. ey participated in an ‘adventure day’, following a ‘Mariners’ or ‘Farming’ theme and nished camp with e Quest’.

e daily program also included an amazing assembly, with the very enthusiastic singing of the camp song, stunning acting performances from the ‘Weather presenters’ & Power Rangers’, plus in depth news

interviews in the ‘Hot Seat’.

Our Gr 6 Woorabinda camp brought together the things I value most about education: learning in the outdoors, enjoying the company of our friends, many opportunities for personal growth, playing, rising to the challenge and working as a team.

I am so proud of our Gr students for taking on, enjoying, learning and growing from their week at Woorabinda.

Gr 6 students loved their nal primary school camp at Woorabinda.

Pictured: Woorabinda Principal Bruce loves teaching in his many outdoor classrooms.

Pictured: Akiyah, Shayla & Ruby loved their 'Farming adventure day'.

Pictured: Each morning the 'Power Rangers' reported back on our sustainability.

Pictured: It was a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the company of friends. Pictured: Every morning we enjoyed the 'weather report'. Pictured: e 130m zip line was an enjoyable challenge fo all.

St Joseph's Primary

On Tuesday 13th June, Grades 4/5/6 performed at the Festival of the Sacred concert at Kyabram Sports and Entertainment Centre. e students spent the day excitedly rehearsing their pieces for the concert with Sacred Heart Tatura, St. John’s Euroa and St. Luke’s & St. Mel’s, both of Shepparton. e event began with a prayer service, in which Casey & Liam read beautifully and Huntah con dently brought forward the Bible. St. Joseph combined with St Luke's students to sing Corner of the Sky, Chanel sang a solo piece and was amazing! All schools came together to sing When I Grow Up and O Sifuni Mungo (a Swahili song), in which Lewis, Ivy and Chanel were part of a small singing group and they sang brilliantly. ey then performed two very energetic dances to Like it or Not and Can't Stop the Feeling.

We were extremely proud of the preparation the students undertook to be part of the concert and the way they represented St. Joseph’s on the day.

Library Session in Seymour

During the power outage on Tuesday June 13th, Grade F-3 travelled to the lovely Seymour Library. e students explored the library and then were treated to a picture story book read by Miss Maree, called Frankie’s Hat. e children then did colourings and drawings related to the story and also made colourful pom poms. Following this, the students had swimming and sports sessions at Seymour Sports and Aquatics Centre. e students' behaviour was exceptional and an enjoyable day was had by all.

Rachel the lamb comes to visit!

At the conclusion of term 2, we had a very special visitor - Rachel the lamb! Rachel was orphaned at birth, so is being looked a er by her owners. Deb brought her into visit, so the children could have a pat and also have the experience of feeding her her bottle of milk. Rachel was very popular and showered with love and attention by our animalloving students.

School crossing supervisor program

The Andrews Labor Government invested $15.7 million in the Schools Crossing Supervisor Program in the 2023/24 Victorian Budget.

Seventy per cent of school crossings are on local roads –managed by local councils. irty per cent are on arterial roads – managed by the state government.

Road safety is a joint accountability of state and local government. Under the Road Management Act 2004, and the Transport Integration Act 2010, state and local government must provide for the

safe use of roads, ensuring these meet the needs and priorities of our communities. is includes taking reasonable precautions in response to foreseeable road safety risks.

Strathbogie Shire Council has decided to withdraw from the school crossing supervisor program. When a council decides to withdraw from the program, alternative arrangements are explored at the sites in most need of supervision to ensure the safety of school children.

e Department has undertaken a review of the school crossings in Strathbogie to see what can now be delivered without the contribution of Strathbogie

Shire Council. As a result, from Term 3 there will be a reduced program in the area with the Department of Transport and Planning taking steps to keep kids safe on state-owned roads

A Government spokesperson said, “Seventy per cent of school crossings in Victoria are on local roads managed by councils and we are disappointed with Strathbogie Shire Council’s decision to withdraw from the School Crossing Supervisor Program, and their refusal to engage on a solution.

"We will seek to place school crossing supervisors on arterial roads by term three, covering St John's Primary School, Euroa Primary School, St. Joseph's

College Catholic School and Avenel Primary School.

“We all want to keep our most vulnerable road users safe around school, so we are committed to working with councils to deliver a localised approach in a way that is as consistent and fair as possible.

“When it comes to schools – we’ve introduced school speed zones, implemented parking restrictions, improved surrounding infrastructure and continued our investment in the School Crossing Supervisor Program,” ended the spokesperson.

Nagambie Womens Golf - Championship Results

is year the ladies only played 3 stroke rounds for our championships, due to the earthworks, of the irrigation automation, greening our community Landscape, on 7 holes of our back nine.

e Ladies match committee were quite happy to cut this year’s championship rounds to just 3 for the great bene t it will be in the summer, to all our members and visitors. We have a new Nagambie Ladies Golf Club Champion in Irene Keogh who had 286 gross for her 3 rounds. e Grade Champions were A Grade Annette Mills with 230nett. B Grade was Maureen King with 258 nett and C Grade was Jane Bow with 269 nett. Congratulations to all 4 ladies.

Results Wednesday June 21st.

We only had 7 players brave enough to battle it out in very cold, damp conditions .

ere was only one grade and the winner was Irene Keogh 97-16-81.

e 9 hole winner was Moz Fowler 49-9.5-39.5 N/P was only achieved once with Jane Bow’s 2nd shot on the 3rd.

Balls down the line for 18 went to Irene 81net and Moz 84net.

Balls down the line for 9 went to Moz 39.5net and Jane 41.5net.

Results Wednesday 14th June.

ere were 11 players for a round of Stroke.

e A Grade winner was Annette Mills 105-26-79net on a C/B from Irene Keogh 95-16-79net.

e B & C Grade winner was Kylie Carmichael 117-3780net.

e 9 hole comp winner was Moz Fowler 49-9.5-39.5net.

Balls down the line for 18 holes went to Annette 79net, Irene 79net and Kylie 80net.

Balls down the line for 9 holes went to Moz 39.5net, Irene 41net and Kylie 41.5net.

Kylie took both N/P’s with a second shot on the 3rd and 1st shot on the 16th.

Nagambie Mens Golf Results

Steve Donnison Ace's the 3rd with a stellar shot, the Nagambie golf club has had many hole in ones on the current property but none on the 3rd until Sunday's stroke event when Steve Donnison stepped to the tee on the 178 metre par three to become the rst 'Aceman' on the hole, a long par three with a narrow green always makes the shot di cult but Donnison conquered it once and for all, well done Steve. e stroke competition was taken out by the in form Jeremy Ezard winning for the second time within a month Ezard shot a handicap equalling 73-1-72 to win by two shots. Runner up went to the winter specialist Tim Baldwin nding his way into the results with 84-10-74 this is Baldwin's usual time to shine. e nearest the pin prizes went to of course Steve Donnison as stated in the open sentence with a hole in one on the 3rd, Doug Neville puting it to two feet only to walk away without the birdie on the 8th, our days winner Jeremy Ezard claiming another ball on the short 13th and an elated Glen Evans hanging onto the 16th. Next week's golf will be a Par event with G. Galvin on o ce duty and J. Mills in the bar.

LOCAL SPORT

Nagambie Football Netball Club

Congratulations also to Macey Auld playing in her 50th club game for the mighty Lakers today at Undera. We have certainly loved having you back playing this season. Macey is not only a wonderful team mate, skillful player but also a very passionate club person that is always willing to get involved and help out where she can. Apple doesn't fall far from the tree!!! Well done on this achievement Mace, we wish you & your B grade team all the best for a win today & hope to see you in some nals action later in the year.

ROUND 8 - NAGAMBIE VS RUSHWORTHSATURDAY JUNE 16

Football and netball was back at Laker Land once again as we took on Rushworth. Some competitive games of netball and football were played. It was a clean sweep for Nagambie in both the netball and the football. Our Seniors, Under 18's and Womens Footballers enjoyed the week o and took the opportunity to get in a bit of extra training and get those little aches and pains right before a very competitive second half of the season. e results of the day below:

Another round another netball milestone to acknowledge the wonderful commitment to our club and to congratulate C grade player Bree Merri eld who will be playing her 100th club game today at Undera.

Bree played her rst year for the club as a 13 year old in our Under 15's age group back in 2016. She was eligable to remain in the Under 15's for 3 consecutive years in 16, 17 & 2018 before moving up to Under 17's in 2019. Sadly covid in 2020 denied Bree and her very talenated teammate their nal year of junior netball in the Under 17's.

However the netball club was delighted when she returned in 2021 to play senior netball.

Bree trained hard and performed so well on game day that she got the opportunity to show her skills in her rst A grade game that season.

As we know 2021 was also cut short, however being a part of some very good sides over the years and playing many nals campaigns has help Bree reach this milestone despite those interuptions.

Bree had a fantastic season in B grade last year winning the coaches award. Sadly a severe ankle injury late in the year denied Bree another nals campaign with her side. It was welcomed news that this injury hadnt stopped her return to the court in 2023.

Bree is a very experienced, strong, determined and skillful key player for her side this year.

Your passion for the game /club and the commitment and dedication your whole family shows by taking on roles to always help doesn't go unnoticed and is greatly appreciated. We wish you the best of luck for your 100th game & the remainder of the 2023 season.

FOOTBALL SENIORS: BYE

RESERVES: Nagambie 10.8.68 defeated Rushworth 5.6.36

Goals: H.Szczykulski 5, J.Shepherd 2, T.Gladwin, D.O'Brien, W.Ulrich.

Best Players: Travis Muir, Hayden Szczykulski, Sam Loveday, Ryan Lambert, Samuel Tognetti, Graeme Galvin. Awards: Hayden Szczykulski. Travis Muir and Graeme Galvin.

UNDER 18'S: BYE

WOMENS FOOTBALL: BYE

NETBALL

A GRADE: Nagambie 68 defeated Rushworth 45 Awards: Sharni Lloyd and Samantha Belcher

B GRADE: Nagambie 56 defeated Rushworth 20 Awards: Abby Harrison and Kara Clydesdale

C GRADE: Nagambie 46 defeated Rushworth 16

Awards: Bree Merri eld and Ashleigh Fraser

UNDER 17'S

Nagambie 39 defated Rushworth 37 Awards: Daisy Loughnane

UNDER 13'S

Nagambie 42 defeated Rushworth 6 Awards: Grace Aldridge

UNDER 11'S Nagambie 33 defeated Rushworth 2

Awards: Emelia D'Andrea

LAKERS LOTTO:

e $100 spot prize was won by David Comi PLATINUM MEMBERS DRAW:

e $100 was won by Neville Forbes

Our impromptu players day upstairs was enjoyed late into the evening by all who attended. anks to the Ogden's of Colbinabbin for donating the lamb for the spit, it was enjoyed by all.

ursday Night meals are on once again with our Committee on cooking duties this week. is weekend sees our Footballers and Netballers playing at Undera on Sunday. is Sunday also sees our Womens Footballers playing at Nagambie against Tatura. Whichever games you chose to attend, there should be some great action.

A reminder that the link to purchase tickets for our Annual Ball on July 15th can be found on the Facebook event. A night not to be missed.

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