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Bee Hive Removal & Local Honey
Hoppy Harris
0427 258 959
Currently producing honey for Howlong locals
COROWA AQUATIC CENTRE
Thursdays 1pm
Enquiries: Jenny Enever 0439 117 087 Jennifer Costin 0427 941 279 (Heated pool)
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Cost: Pool entry + $3
Murray River Branch For injured wildlife Volunteer enquires Getting involved in local projects www wires org au 1300 094 737
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Howlong Golf Resort
Contact Doreen 0411 860 403
I’d like to thank the Community Emergency Response Team for their care after I tripped and fell when walking in Hoddle Street on Easter Saturday, breaking and dislocating my wrist
Unfortunately, I don’t know the names of the two ladies who attended; however, I was very grateful for their care and reassurance, which was very much appreciated.
Heather Dye
Fun & Fitness for over 50's
Howlong Coffee & Chat
Howlong 1 Cub Scouts st
Howlong Art Group
Howlong Community Progress Association Inc
Howlong Historical Society
Jenny Enever 0439 117 087
Howlong Men’s Shed
Howlong Playgroup
Howlong Senior Citizens
Sheryl Pitman 0437 906 868
Sue Calagaz 0468 364 111
Stuart Sizer 0427 138 667 info@howlongprogress com au
Veronica Husted 0427 249 457 howlonghistory@gmail com
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Meet: Mondays 10am to 11am Mighty River Room
Meet:: Tuesday & Saturday 10:30am to 11:30am ½ Acre Coffee Lounge
Meet: Wednesdays 6:30pm to 8pm at Howlong Community Hall Ages 8yrs to 11yrs
Meet: Tuesday 10:30am to 1pm at Uniting Church Hall
“For positive community outcomes” For membership: www howlongprogress com au
Meet: Bi-monthly meetings @ Howlong Tennis Club room
Gibson place, Howlong Inductrial Estate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30am to 12pm
Meet: Wednesday 10am to 12pm at Howlong Community Hall
Howlong RSL sub-branch
Howlong Uniting Craft Group
Jan Bramston 6026 5681
David Gulbin 0456 089 531 howlongrsl@gmail com
Chris 0417 166 067
Meet: Every Tuesday at 1pm, Howlong Community Hall BINGO every Tuesday, 7pm at Howlong Golf Resort
Meet: Every 2 Monday of the month at Howlong Golf Resort, 6pm nd
Meet: Wednesday 9:30am to 2:30pm at Uniting Church Hall
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE CONTACT
Judith Barber 6026 5580
Tanya Byschkow 0408 182 969
Lyn Callanan 0447 770 921
Kathy Gardiner 0419 438 855
Karie Lowe 6046 8060
Mrs Sheryl Pitman 0437 906 868
Susan Truin 0427 849 727
St Andrews Uniting
St Thomas Anglican
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Generation Life (ACC)
Public Defibrillators
Warden Jean Johnston 6026 5034
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Outside Hume BankHawkins St
Front entrance - Howlong
Golf Resort
Football Club roomsLowe st
Kismet Riverside Lodgefront office
Cnr Hawkins & Hammer st, 2 & 4 Sunday 9:30am nd th
Cnr Hawkins & Sturt St Sunday morning service 8am
68 Pell st, Saturday evening mass at 6pm
105 Hawkins st, Sunday service at 10am
Auskick Tom Conroy otconroy@hotmail com
Junior Golf
Howlong Cricket Club
Glenda Hoskin 0427 265 146
Caleb Chant 0409 113 629 howlongccpresident@gmail com
Croquet Doug Nielsen 0407 522 180
Dance
Lawn Bowls
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Elise Taylor 0413 904 799 empowerda@outlook com
Brad Blanchard 0499 773 397
Amanda Telford
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Howlong Pony Club Wendy 0428 757 252
Howlong Tennis Club Kate Greenaway 0409 220 512
Corowa Junior Basketball 0401 522 601 harold@lexingtonadvocates com au
Howlong 1 Cub scouts st Mrs S Pitman 6026 5312
Renshu Martial arts
Howlong Spiders Club
Adrian Brown 0439 862 868 renshumartialartshowlong@gmail com
Football - Sam Longley Netball - Amanda Lavis howlongspiders@outlook com
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TJ Ranch Equine 0402 866 831
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Howlong Golf Resort
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Howlong Golf Resort
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Mechanics Institute
Lowe Square
Lowe Square
Howlong Community Hall
Mechanics Institue
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Howlong Swimming Pool
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING:
Monday 8th September 2025 - 7pm at the Golf Resort
The President and Treasurer’s Reports will be tabled, and all committee positions will be declared vacant Nomination forms will be emailed to paid-up financial members on or about 4 August 2025, check your inbox. th
Please consider what you could offer the community and nominate for a position on the HCPA committee We meet once a month- we have achieved much in our first 4 years but need new faces, ideas and voices if we are to make Howlong an even more dynamic community There is much more to achieve as we enter our fifth year, all that is missing is you!
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Becoming a member helps the Howlong Community Progress Association continue focusing on projects of benefit to Howlong Over the past 4 years HCPA has made its mark and your small financial contribution makes a difference We are always looking for likeminded people to be involved on the committee Why wait until the AGM - we need your help and expertise now, many hands make light work!!
Join online via our website or email info@howlongprogress com au for a form
Howlong has a number of eating establishments to choose from at the moment, so here is a quick guide to what’s open, hours, and a snapshot of their typical menu Walking down Hawkins St and back, here’s what you will find
3 Pigs Trattoria – rear of Hub Arcade Ph: 0459 330 684
Anthony offers traditional Aeolian and Sicilian dishes including pasta, pizza, winter soups and other hearty main dishes Coffee, of course, and also sweet Italian favourites such as cannoli, biscotti, tiramisu and others, all available to be eaten in the old fashioned homely cafe environment or take away. Orders and bookings are advisable BYO welcome Hours are Wed 6am to 2 30pm, Thurs - Fri 6am to 730pm and Sat 8am to 8 30pm Orders taken from 5 30pm
Howlong Takeaway Café – next to Chemist Ph: 6026 5570
The takeaway café offers traditional fish and chips with home made batter as well as souvlakis, wraps, burgers and snack packs. Also available is a wide selection of pizzas with home made bases from Thursday to Sunday. Coffee, milkshakes, smoothies etc are available, plus icecreams and sweets Dine in is welcome Delivery is available Breakfast deals vary – examples include coffee with egg and bacon roll, or cinnamon toast Hours are Mon-Wed 6am to 7pm, Thurs-Fri 6am to 8pm, Sat 8am to 8pm and Sun 10am to 7pm
Howlong Bakery – next to IGA Ph: 6026 5141
Stephen and Catherine own and manage our busy bakery – they offer award winning pies, slices, doughnuts and cakes, coffee, sandwiches and other treats such as salads and fruit salads The Grab and Go shelves offer sandwiches, rolls, yoghurts, soups, focaccias and salads There are specials on hot and cold pies for bulk orders Hours are Mon-Fri 7am – 4 30pm, Sat 8am – 3pm and now open Sundays 8 30am to 2 30pm
Howlong Golf Resort Bistro – Golf Club Drive Ph: 6026 5321 (ext 4)
Open 7 days pw, the golf club bistro is open from 10am for coffee and breakfast or snacks Lunch is 12pm – 2pm, with a range of main meals, burgers, schnitzels and salads plus a wide range of sandwiches, focaccias and cakes. $16 seniors meals are available Mon – Fri. Kids meals are also on the menu. The new winter dinner menu is available, Dinner is from 5 30pm – 8 00pm, Bookings are appreciated
Howlong Hotel – Hawkins St cnr Hovell St Ph: 6026 5255
Recently taken over by Wayne and Ros, they are currently offering a similar menu to the previous hearty pub meals, Fri night Rump and Ribs night Bookings appreciated Open for meals 6 days (closed Mondays) Special functions or special dietary requirements can be catered for. Hours are lunch 12pm - 2pm and dinner 6pm to 8 30pm The menu will be changing end of June and will be then having meals 7 days pw
½ Acre Café – Hawkins St next to Troy the Butcher Ph: 6026 8572
All day breakfast and lunch menus and a range of cakes, muffins and pancakes, as well as coffee, special iced coffee, hot chocolate, juices, smoothies etc The food is specially home made, including jams and relishes The winter menu includes winter soups, shakshuka and damper rolls There are huge egg and bacon rolls for brekky Hours are Tues to Fri 7am to 4pm and Sat-Sun 8am to 4pm
Miss Sister - pop-up van next to 1/2 Acre – check Facebook
Varied menu – examples of weekly specials are Loaded spuds with all the trimmings, Roast lamb or Schnitzel rolls/burgers, Crusty Cob loaf with trimmings Usually open Friday 5pm – 8pm and Sat 5 30pm – 8 30pm but check on FB in case of variation
Courthouse Hotel – Jenny’s Kitchen Ph: 6026 5324 (hotel – ask for Jenny)
Chinese restaurant at the Court House Hotel. A variety of Chinese dishes to eat in or takeaway. Banquets for 4 or more people Open Thurs to Sun lunch 11 45am – 1 45pm and Wed to Sat dinner 5 30 to 8 00pm Sunday dinner
Chinese takeaway only Wed Pot’n’Parmi night Bookings are advisable to ensure a seat, and Jenny is happy to host special occasions
And locals a bit Out of Town
Coffee Bandit – Riverina Hwy, Dight’s Hill, Bungo – coffee van
Espresso, milkshakes, hot choc, toasties and sweet treats Beautiful surroundings to stop for a drink on your way into town Open Mon – Friday 700am – 1 00pm and Saturday 9 00am to 1 00pm Look out for the “Coffee” flags on the road to Albury! Also at Howlong Football and Netball home games
Arch & Willow – outside McRae Motors Wodonga – coffee van
Chloe has taken over the lovely vintage van serving coffee, tea, toasties Support a local while you ’ re in Wodonga Hours are still being trialled but are usually 6 00am to 11 00am Mon - Fri and Sat – Sun 9 00am to 2 00pm Check Facebook for any updates, and also for occasional surprise popups in her Sturt St driveway!
Specialising in all your hairdressing needs Ladies, Mens, Seniors and Children Shop 5/45 Hawkins st, Howlong
Beauty services available for your convenience Waxing & Facials
Monday Closed
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday Closed
The last RSL meeting was well attended. This was held in the old Pro-Shop at the Golf Resort which has been a very comfortable venue
a coffee and chat morning at the ‘3 ed the chat, coffee, cake and sunshin
The photos show members and guests who attended the morning on 21 June st The RSL plans to hold similar coffee mornings in the future on a regular basis These will be advertised on the RSL facebook page or email to members and all veterans and interested people are invited to attend
Some Interesting Events that Happened in July:
1 July – Montevideo Maru (1942)
4 July - Battle of Hamel (1918)
19 July - Battle of Fromelles (1916)
23 July - 3 September - Battle of Pozières (1916)
24 July – Arrival of RAMSI forces in the Solomon Islands (2003)
27 July – Korean Veterans’ Day (Armistice signed 1953)
Next Sub-Branch meeting will be Monday 14th July 2025 at 6 00pm at the Old Pro Shop at the Golf Resort, followed by dinner
Keith Truin (Publicity Officer) 60 265 274
Howlong Library & Council Office
59 Hawkins Street Phone: (02) 6026 5055
M Closed
T 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm
W 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm
T 10am - 1pm
F 10am - 1pm
S 9:30am - 12pm
S Closed
Cheryl Cook
Federation Council Councillors
susan wearne@federationcouncil nsw gov au 0404 320 598
cheryl.cook@federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au 0418 979 291
Howlong Waste Management Centre Monthly Bin Collection
Howlong Rubbish Tip is currently open: Tuesday: 1pm - 4pm Sunday: 9am - 12pm
Corowa Rubbish Tip is currently open: Tuesday: 9am - 12pm Sunday: 1pm - 4pm
Swimming Pool
Closes 31 March 2025
We will notify you when it will re-open for Summer 2025/26
Howlong’s CERT is only for 000 emergencies, not general medical needs
The only way to contact them when you require urgent medical attention is to dial 000 and your call will be directed to Howlong’s CERT
When the Howlong CERT receive a callout, a NSW Ambulance will also be ordered, and the CERT will stay in close contact as it travels to the required address.
The only time our CERT will not be sent is if they are off duty due to their heavy workload or personal illness The highest priority is the health and well-being of our volunteers at all times. In this case, a NSW Ambulance will be sent
You will see the Howlong CERT vehicle about town As the CERT share the responsibility when on duty, it is always housed in Howlong so they can quickly get to anyone in urgent need of medical attention
If you need any small tasks done, that you may not be able to undertake yourself, and may be too small for professionals to undertake, we may be able to assist
The Men’s Shed aims to give all men the opportunity to improve and maintain their health and well-being by participating in the Men’s Shed not-for-profit movement If you become a member you may contribute via woodworking activities, metalwork, painting, sanding, wood chopping, and gardening endeavours You don’t have to participate in these activities, you can just drop in and have a chat. If you are interested in joining the Howlong Men’s Shed, contact us or just "rock up "
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesdays 8:30am - 12pm 9-11 Gibson Place, Howlong
John Arthur & Graham Molkentin at The Border Trust “Big Give”
During May members of the Howlong Men’s Shed attended a Volunteers BBQ, provided by the Howlong Community Progress Association via funding provided by Federation Council, as part of Volunteers Week On 15 May 2025, John Arthur and Graham Molkentin attended a function at the Border Trust “The Big Give” and received a grant for $ 2,500.00 to fund a project within the “Shed”. The Howlong Men’s Shed thank the “Border Trust’ for their support During June we have been busy working on a few community originating tasks including the construct of “Ferrets” on behalf of The Walbundrie PS for use at the 2025 Walbundrie Show
Winter Skincare: Keep Your Glow When the Temperature Drops
When winter rolls around, it brings with it cozy sweaters, hot drinks, and dry, tight skin Cold air and low humidity outside, combined with heaters blasting indoors, can strip your skin of its natural moisture barrier But with a few thoughtful changes to your routine, you can keep your skin happy, hydrated, and glowing even on the coldest days
Hydration is your best friend. Your skin needs help to stay moisturized in drier months, so opt for a richer, cream-based moisturizer instead of lightweight lotions Ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and glycerin are winter skin superheroes they help lock in moisture and repair your skin barrier
Gentle cleansing is key Harsh cleansers can make dry skin worse Choose a mild, hydrating cleanser that doesn’t leave your skin feeling tight And while a hot shower may feel like heaven, try to keep the water lukewarm hot water strips oils from your skin even faster
Don’t ditch the sunscreen. Even when it’s grey and chilly, UV rays can still reach your skin, especially if you ' re around reflective surfaces like snow or water A broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher is still essential every morning
Exfoliate just enough Sloughing off dead skin helps your moisturizer absorb better, but overdoing it can cause irritation. Aim for once or twice a week with a gentle exfoliant no harsh scrubs needed.
Love your lips and hands These areas are especially vulnerable in winter, so keep a nourishing lip balm and thick hand cream within reach Reapply throughout the day, especially after washing
Lastly, don’t underestimate the power of indoor humidity Running a humidifier while you sleep can do wonders for your skin overnight And of course, drinking plenty of water helps hydrate from the inside out.
With a few simple swaps and some added TLC, your winter skincare routine can keep you comfortable and glowing all season Your skin’s working hard to protect you from the elements give it a little love back Pop in and see our friendly staff to review/update your winter skincare regimen.
n leaving Morgan it was time to make my way to my next destination
Carrieton A distance of just over 300kms
I suspected it was going to be a pretty lazy day And to a large degree it was
As I travelled the Goyder Highway I wondered why it was so named. It turns out to have an interesting story behind it As a marker on the side of the road explains it was named after Edward Goyder. He was Surveyor General of SA in 1865 when he carried out extensive expeditions throughout the colony The objective was to find which lands were considered arable and those that were only suited to grazing It is claimed that he travelled over 3,500 kms and made his observations by observing what type of vegetation grew in each location The line extends from near Ceduna to the border with Victoria.
The years from 1867 to 1875 produced above average rainfalls and the Goyder line was largely disregarded and discredited However, history proved Goyder right and is now largely accepted as being a very reliable guide to where to plant and not to plant crops
As I travelled up the highway I was taken by the sparse population I came across a large and sprawling wind farm I wondered why they would put a wind farm in a location which seemed to have very little need of electricity Truly there was very little there
I moved on and shortly afterwards came across a sign pointing to a place named Burra There was no indication of distance or why I should want to go there However, a friend had suggested I should visit Burra should I get a chance Time was on my side so I did a detour. In fact, it was less than 5kms I took a short walk around the streets and dropped into the St Just Café for a bite of lunch It was pleasant enough without being exciting I found the place more than interesting and made a mental note to revisit the place before I shuffle off this mortal coil. However, it wouldn’t be this trip Or would it?
AI continued on my way and as I passed Terowie I decided to drop in and see if things had improved since I was last there They have not What was once an important railway town with over 3,000 people is now almost deserted It also has a place in Australian history as the location of where General Douglas MacArthur made his much reported “I shall return” speech
Another place of some interest is the Imperial Hotel It is in better condition than most of the other buildings in town. However, it appears to have been abandoned a long time ago, but a couple of the rooms appear to be occupied Possibly by squatters
If you have any interest in Australian history, you can do a whole lot worse than drop into Terowie if you should be over that way I moved onto Carrieton, going through Peterborough Mostly to purchase lunch and to fill up with fuel Once you hit the Flinders Ranges the price of fuel skyrockets and is best to get there with as much fuel in the tank as is feasible
On arriving at Carrieton, I found myself at a town with very few signs of life I found my way to the caravan park I was offered the choice of a powered site on the gravel or an unpowered site on the grass I chose the powered site. That was a mistake. I permanently damaged more than one tent peg as I setup the camper trailer Overall, the park was adequate, but hardly exciting. I walked the streets but everything was closed Including the Carrieton Hotel As I had been prewarned, it was the wrong time of year to visit the Flinders. The Flinders basically closes down from the start of December until the start of March And some places even longer
One thing in Carrieton that did catch my eye was an old Telecom red phone box Now that phone calls are free from public phone boxes in Australia, I decided it would be fun to make a call I opened the door and quickly changed my mind I have just never used a phone of that type in my life I suspect the phone box predated Telecom and was in fact a PMG phone box But you have to have a bit of age on you to remember that. After a rather uneventful night at Carrieton it was time to move onto Hawker But that is a story for another day
Until next month, happy travels
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
This is another interesting book But this time it is a classic of English Literature
It is a highly rated piece of literature And despite being first published in 1847 it is still highly regarded today
The book tells the story of Jane Eyre The book begins with her being orphaned and then unwanted by relatives She ends up in a boarding school and several incidents happen there that will influence her life decisions The book continues to follow Jane through her life with its many trials and tribulations
To my mind, the plot of the book is not important The value of the book lies in the reflections that the book reveals about society at that time
Her experiences at the school, Lowood, are both reflective of Charles Dickens, namely Oliver Twist, and 1984 by George Orwell The masters believe that the harsh conditions they impose on those of lower status are both necessary and for their good. However, they do not live their lives by the standards they impose on others
In other ways the book reflects values shared by George Elliot and Thomas Hardy in the way that women were both treated and valued by society at the time
It is rather wordy, but the word pictures are very memorable
The drawbacks to the book include the use of words that are rarely seen these days. Words like confabulate, which basically means to discuss something with someone, while the word confabulation these days has a very narrow meaning and is rarely used outside the field of psychiatry
It is also rather lengthy at 500 pages
Overall, I have no doubt the book will long be remembered and treasured It is a book well worth adding to your library
On another note, the ABC recently aired a series on Jane Austen It is very interesting and if you too are interested you can watch it on iview
Until next month, happy reading
On the 19 May 2025, the Howlong Grapevine attended the Howlong Community Progress Association’s Public Meeting
The purpose of the meeting was to workshop ideas for the Howlong Communities' needs The following list is what was discussed:
General planning of town –aesthetics- business CBD – pedestrian access to the shopping centre
Town marketing – catch theme ‘HOWLONG a DESTINATION not a question’
RV friendly – free camping options-RV parking near the shops
Walking tracks; Bike paths; Footpaths
Main street line marking to be repainted
Revised speed limits
Bus shelters
Promotion of Memorial Park- signage (boat ramp-BBQ- Toilet – seating- walking path- River view)
Potential activities for Memorial Park – Houseboats-river cruises –fishing jetty
Car parking behind The Hub arcade
Beautify street scape – shade; signage; seating; murals; flowerbeds etc
Decorations for festivals
Clean up buildings in Main Street
Appealing Entrance and departing signage, ie ‘Thanks for visiting Howlong’
A Howlong Community Gardening Group was also formed - contact HCPA if you would like to join
Contact: Jan Bramston 6026 5681
We have had a good rollup of euchre playing members on Tuesday afternoons, but it would be lovely to have more players
Howlong Seniors meet every Tuesday at the Community Centre, Hammer St at 1pm
We enjoy playing cards and a good chat Come along and join in a fun afternoon We also run Bingo on Tuesday nights at 7pm at the Howlong Golf Resort.
Birthdays for August: Ann Mardlic, Monica Donovin
Anniversaries in August: Linda & Peter Curran; Veronica & Tom Larkins; Rhonda & Phil Smith; Margaret & Peter Crump
June 10th
Congratulations go to: Zara merrit and Jan Bramston Booby prizes went to: Grace Laver and Linda Curran
Raffle won by Jan Bramston
June 17th
Congratulations go to: Peg Campbell and Tom Larkins
Booby prizes to: Zara Merrit and Veronica Larkins
Raffle: Margaret Lieschke
May 13th
Congratulations go to: Zarah Merritt,and Stan Shields
Booby prizes to: Elizabeth Duncan and Darrell Mulvaine
Raffle: John Gibbs
Congratulations members
Best wishes to any members on the sick list, and welcome back to Bev Drew to euchre.
There will be a bus trip on the 23 August - contact Joan Reeves 0411 231 611 if interested. rd
Our Christmas in July will be in Whorouly on the 23 July rd
AGM will be held on the 22 July at the Community Centre
We are going digital!
To reach a wider audience, increase readership and gain further exposure for our advertisers, we have decided to go digital, for free!
The Howlong Grapevine magazine will be published on our Facebook page each month in digital format.
Happy reading!
Howlong Croquet’s new shade structure is now in use. With the cold and wet weather, we are now encountering, we are all grateful for the shelter we now have Thank you to all who donated to this with donations of money or time We are now working towards blinds to give us more protection from the elements
The frost and freezing winds have not deterred our members from playing croquet, often with ice still on at least one court We rug up in warm clothing, coats, beanies and gloves to brave the elements Thank you to the Grounds men who also must work in these conditions to have our courts ready for play
Don’t forget to come and try croquet on the 1 Saturday of the month or if that doesn’t suit, contact Doug Nielsen on 0407 522 180.
Playing times are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 9 30am for 10am start
On Wednesday 18 June 2025, a small group of locals gathered at Howlong Community Hall to farewell our much loved GP Dr Wafa Dr Wafa is relocating to Melbourne with her family and will be very missed by our community
Judy Birrell - Secretary Po Box 171, Howlong NSW
In May, we assisted a young golfer to attend a State Championship in Dubbo It is rewarding to see so many of our young people reaching such high levels in their chosen fields
We also assisted Burrumbuttock Primary School and Tennis Club with their current projects
We have kindling for sale at $8 00 per bag- Limit of 2 bags per customer Please remember to return the bags if possible, as we are currently in short supply of empty bags
Winter is well and truly settling in, and so is our demand for winter woollies, mainly doonas and blankets. So we are requesting donations of clean doonas and blankets, not stained or full of holes please, as we are unable to sell stained, holey items!
There are plenty of people in our area doing it tough, and this is the only place they can afford to shop for their warm clothing and bedding
Thank you
You will find a wonderful range of:
"The Op Shop"
43 Hawkins St
Mail: PO Box 171 Mon-Fri 10am to 4pm Sat 9:30am to 12pm
Furniture items can be donated if you contact the Manager Janet Rogers on 0419 296 324 prior to arrange a time to view them
Plus lots more
*Reminder*
Please only clean, saleable donations No electrical items No toys/stuffed toys No mattresses
Albury:
481 Townsend St, NSW Ph: 02 6021 0335
Cobram:
40-44 High St, VIC Ph: 03 5872 1955
Finley:
130 Murray st, NSW Ph: 03 5883 2366
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June was a big month in Saint Brigid's Parish For Catholics, June is celebrated as the "Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus". This devotion celebrates the love of God expressed in a human heart, as in Jesus, God took on a human nature
The love of God was also celebrated in the recent Feast of "Corpus Christi", which refers to the Eucharist In this celebration we affirm that the God we worship loved us so profoundly that He gave His only Son; so intimately, that that Son took flesh and dwelt among us; so totally, He gave up His life for us and for our salvation, foretelling and memorialising this by giving His Body and Blood to us in the Eucharist. So, gathering for Mass was the high point of our celebrations, as the Eucharist marks the source and summit of the Christian life
Although it has been very cold in June, we've had many highs in our church calendar this month and the fires of faith have been burning bright in St Brigid's Parish In church it's been more like 'Spring' Which reminds me of a joke:
When is it impossible to plant spring flowers? When you haven't botany
Big thanks to Hazel for the Church flowers! God bless, Fr Peter Mass at ST BRIGID’S is at 6pm on Saturdays.
During June, we have been reflecting on Pentecost and the Trinity. It has been recorded that the early Christians, on leaving time spent together at their meetings, would chant together in unison the benediction: "Father bless us as we go, Jesus walk beside us, Holy Spirit guide us."
We are praying for Father Scott Dulley as he prepares to move to our Parish from East Maitland A joke from the pew sheet - Teacher: Give me a sentence that includes the words, Defence, Defeat, Detail
Charlie - When a horse jumps, defence, defeat go first and then detail All are welcome to attend services at 8am every Sunday.
Graham Brown from Corowa was the guest speaker at the Uniting church in June, celebrating the birthday of the church, Pentecost
The receiving of the Holy Spirit This happened 50 days after the celebration of the Passover Graham opened with a prayer of thanksgiving for the Holy Spirit, for creation, for Jesus being raised from the dead, and ourselves being offered life in all its fullness
He said in rough and uncharted times we would depend on Gods grace and stay close to Him in humility and hope and that, because of the coming of the Holy Spirit we would have wisdom, love and blessing. That we would be instruments of God’s peace in these troubled times
Bible readings were John 15: vs 4-16 and Acts 2 vs 1-21.
Just as there was amazing new life in lake Ayer, when, after a dry season it filled up with water, the characteristic of the Holy Spirit was amazing power and new life for all who believed in Jesus Services are at 9.30am on 2nd and 4th Sundays. Followed by a cuppa and a chat in the hall. You are welcome to attend.
We are having a ‘Walk in Wednesday’ on the 30 July 6pm to 730pm with a hot meal and plenty of new winter giveaways You are very welcome to attend this community initiative Feel free to pass the word around. 105 Hawkins St Howlong.
You are also welcome to attend our Sunday service at 10am with a fun and safe kids’ space, and yes the coffee is always on!
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I recently took a call from a young man called Kody Everitt who was looking for information about ancestors Glenn and Thomas one of which had been involved with the 100 mile race
I made contact with members of the Historical Society who informed me that a Jim Everitt, who is a member of the local RSL, owned the property at Brockelsby where the two planes landed in an interesting manner On advising Kody of this, he was quite astonished as that incident was not one of which he was aware
I was able to get Kody in contact with Jim where they had some good conversations
I was also able to make contact with the incredible Nyree Wiggins who has provided us, and Kody, with a feast of information regarding the Everitts Tina Baker from Federation Council was also able to provide a photograph of a grave in Howlong Cemetery of one of the family
I was then able to get Kody in direct contact with Nyree to learn a whole lot more about a fairly incredible history of this family
As I am preparing this article, I await another call from Kody who by this time would have learned so much more Kody’s direct relations moved from the Howlong area to a small place called Lang Lang which is I Victoria Hopefully, he will one day have the time to physically visit Howlong and its environs
He has a young son to whom he will be able to give so much details about his ancestors.
It has been a fascinating journey for Kody and one I have been delighted to have been able to ensure that he learns so much more
We are very fortunate here in the Historical Society to have members who know people from the families we are seeking to research and are willing to go the extra mile to pass on their knowledge I wish Kody all the very best in his quest to know more
The new tennis wall at the Howlong Tennis Club is now complete and ready for action!
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A heartfelt thank you to the Howlong Local Thrifty Store and the Howlong Golf Resort for their generous donations, and to Retain it All and Focus Engineering & Construction Corowa for bringing the project to life
We’re excited to see the community out on the court - enjoying, practicing, and making the most of this fantastic new addition
Get ready to rally - registrations are now open for our September to December Spring Night Tennis Competitions!
Play Monday, Thursday, or both - matches start at 6:30pm
Whether you ' re a beginner or a seasoned player, come along for great fun, fitness, and friendly competition
Register anytime via our website - we’d love to see you on the court! www.howlongtennisclub.com/interest
Saturday Pennant kicks off this October, and registrations are now open! Players of all skill levels are welcome - whether you’d like to play full time, part time, or as an emergency fill-in, there’s a spot for you.
Not sure which level suits you best? No problem - just drop us a line athowlong tennis00@gmail com and we’ll help you find your fit
Register anytime via our website: wwwhowlongtennisclub com/interest
1. Mix flour, baking powder, salt and a small amount of water until it is the consistency of pancake batter.
2. Divide the mix into four parts, and put into ziplock bags with choosen food colouring
3 Squeeze the bags to mix the colour in 4.Rubber band the end of each bag like you would for icing a cake.
5.Snip a tiny end off and paint away.
6. When you are done, pop in the microwave for 20-40 secs to puff the paint.
by Howlong Uniting Craft Group
You will need:
1 cup plain flour
3 tps baking powder
1 tps salt
Snack-size ziplock bags Food colouring
1st Sunday of each month
10am
@ 1/2 Acre Cafe, Howlong
John Curlis
Coffee & Cars is a casual group of classic car lovers who get together on the 1st Sunday of each month to catch up simply because of their shared passion It's also great opportunity for Howlong locals to have a look at these beautiful machines After coffee & a chat some head off for a drive to enjoy our region's roads & scenery.
Out of The Shed Car Show - Sunday 23 March, Wodonga Racecourse
32nd Chryslers on the Murray - Friday 14 March - 16 March Jindera Swap Meet and Show n ’ Shine - Sunday 30 March Rutherglen Rumble, 26 April
Modern society delivers many challenges. Especially for those who have few opportunities to socialise. No matter which books or articles you read there are four recurring themes that prove key to living a rewarding, happy and long life
The first is diet
The second is exercise
The third is purpose.
And the fourth is social connections
We are attempting to help people who find it difficult to leave their place of residence, or are reluctant, to meet with others in a similar situation A coffee and chat has been organised for Tuesday, 22 July at the Howlong Golf Resort, starting at 10:30am nd
For those requiring transport the Howlong Golf Resort has generously donated use of the courtesy bus to pick up those people
The coffee will be provided free of charge For those that wish to stay for lunch, or other activities, they are welcome to do so The latter will be at the individual’s own cost
If you know of anyone who would like to, or should use this service, please encourage them to do so
If you require transport, please ring the Howlong Golf Resort on 02 6026 5321 and speak to reception If the event proves to be successful, we intend to run it on a regular basis. We look forward to seeing you there!
