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Place of Brolgas, Beginning of Plains
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Howlong Police 02 6053 4520
Corowa Police 02 6932 2899 Albury Police 02 6023 9299
Fire Brigade (Howlong Fires) 000
Public Defibrillator locations:
Outside Hume Bank - Hawkins St Front entrance - Howlong Golf Resort Football club rooms - Lowe Square Kismet Riverside Lodge Office
Judith Barber 6026 5580
Tanya Byschkow 0408 182 969
Lyn Callanan 0447 770 921
Kathy Gardiner 0419 438 855
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St Andrews Uniting Church 2nd & 4th Sunday at 9:30am Cnr Hawkins & Hammer St Warden Jean Johnston 6026 5034
St Thomas Anglican Church
Sunday morning service 8am
Cnr Hawkins & Sturt St Rev Jane Trigg 0492 866 859
Generation Life (ACC Church)
Sunday service 10am 105 Hawkins Street Pastor Joe & Lyn Spokes
St Brigid's Catholic Church
Saturday evening mass 6pm
68 Pell Street
Fr John Pham 6026 5334
Community Hall Federation Council 6026 5055
Mechanics Institute Hall Tex Smith 6026 5447
Mighty Murray River RoomSpiders Football Club
Bookings via howlongspiders square site
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Monday 9 June th
Howlong Men's Shed
Gibson Place, Howlong Industrial Estate
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30am - 12pm
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Contact Leigh Wearne 0435 349 844
Howlong RSL Sub branch
Every 2nd Monday of the month 6pm Howlong Golf Resort
President: David Gulbin 0456 089 531 howlongrsl@gmail.com
Visitors welcomed
Howlong Uniting Craft Group
Church Hall, corner Hammer & Hawkins Street Wednesday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Contact Chris 0417 166 067 Everyone Welcome!
Howlong Community Progress Association Inc Supporting the citizens of Howlong
Howlong Community Progress Association needs everyone from Howlong to give their valuable input.
Contact: Stuart Sizer 0427138 667
Howlong Senior Citizens
Every Tuesday at 1pm.
Howlong Community Hall Plus Bingo every Tuesday @ 7pm Howlong Golf Resort
Contact: Jan Bramston 6026 5681 For Positive Community Outcomes www.howlongprogress.com.au
If you are a Howlong Community Super Group and we have not mentioned you here, Please contact us!
Howlong Art Group
Tuesdays 10:30am-1pm UnitingChurchHall ContactSue Calagaz 0468364111
Howlong Historical Society
Would you like to explore Howlong's history? Learn about your family, the settlers of Howlong, & the history of Howlong's buildings?
Howlong Historical Society would love you to join our bi-monthly meetings.
Upcoming Meetings: 5 June; 7 August @ 2:30pm, Tennis Club Room th th 2 October; 4 December @ 3pm, Tennis Club Room th th
Contact: Veronica Husted husteds66@gmail.com 0427 249 457
Marley Dawson: Fizzy Drinks/Material Links Until 23 Nov 2025 Our Voices Until 10 Aug 2025
Kate Smith: Shampoo Studio Until 21 Sept 2025
Jeanine Leane: nginha Until 19 July 2026
Embracing
Until 7 Sept 2025
Howlong Community Centre 110 Hammer St howlong playgroup2643@gmail com
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10am to 12pm
May was yet again another busy month, we don’t slow down for the cooler weather! We decorated clay vases and dishes for our amazing mums on Mother’s Day The Lavington Lions Club visited with a huge box of books for us to take home. We also enjoyed tracing our bodies onto paper and some colour threading activities.
If you would like to join Howlong Playgroup, simply turn up for your first free sessions, and we will provide you with a welcome pack!
Specialising in all your hairdressing needs Ladies, Mens, Seniors and Children Shop
Monday Closed
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
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Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
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"Quick & friendly service "
Next meeting is Monday 9 June 2025 at 6.00pm followed by dinner at the Howlong Golf Resort th Keith Truin (Publicity Officer) 60 265 274
Howlong Library & Council Office
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Cheryl Cook
Local Councillors
Federation Council Councillors
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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
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 "
Mechanisied kindling cutter under constrution by Jeff
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesdays 8:30am - 12pm 9-11 Gibson Place, Howlong
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Graham with a post box constructed
“Keith’s Cubby” where the kindling is packaged by Keith’s crew
During February President John Arthur and Secretary Leigh Wearne attended a Murray Cluster Meeting of Men’s Sheds, in both NSW and Vic, at Myrtleford on Wed 19 Feb 25. Attendees spanned between Wagga Wagga in north and Wangaratta in the South. During the month we completed about 5 tasks on behalf of the Howlong community.
I was just looking at my ceiling Not sure if it's the best ceiling in the world, but it's definitely up there...
RIP boiled water You will be mist
Did you hear about the restaurant on the moon? Great food, no atmosphere...
What’s blue & smells like Red Paint? Blue paint
When you ' re driving past a cemetery and dad pipes up with: I bet everyone is dying to get in there Or the Dead centre of Town
What do you call a can of soup that eats other cans of soup? A CANnibal
A ham sandwich walks into a bar and orders a beer. bartender says, “Sorry we don't serve food here”
Broken guitar for sale No strings attached
I would avoid the sushi if I were you. It's a little fishy...
"Reflux: When Your Stomach Throws a Party and Your Oesophagus Isn't Invited!"
Imagine your stomach throwing a wild bash, complete with all the acidic drinks and spicy snacks, but your oesophagus is left out in the cold, dealing with the aftermath. Reflux is something most of us have experienced at one point or another. Reflux occurs when stomach acid or bile moves back up into the oesophagus causing discomfort.
While occasional reflux is normal and happens to many people after eating certain foods, frequent reflux could indicate a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD). GORD is a more chronic form of reflux that requires treatment to avoid potential complications
Overeating: Consuming large meals can put pressure on the lower oesophageal sphincter (LES), causing it to relax and allow stomach contents to flow back up
Certain foods and drinks: Spicy foods, citrus fruits, coffee, alcohol, caffeinated drinks and greasy or fatty foods can irritate the stomach lining and LES
Lying down after eating
Stress
Symptoms of Reflux
- Heartburn, a burning sensation in your chest that often occurs after eating.
- A sour or bitter taste in the mouth
- Regurgitation (food or liquid coming back up into your throat)
- A feeling of a lump in the throat
- Persistent cough or hoarseness, especially in the morning
- Difficulty swallowing
Practical Tips to Manage Reflux
1 Eat smaller, more frequent meals
2 Avoid trigger foods and drinks: Cutting back on these may help reduce symptoms
3 Don’t lie down immediately after eating: Try to wait at least 30 minutes to an hour before lying down to give your stomach time to digest
4 Wear loose-fitting clothes: Comfortable, loose clothing can help reduce pressure
5 Elevate the head of your bed: By elevating the head of your bed by 15-20cm it can help prevent stomach acid from flowing back into your oesophagus while you sleep
6 Maintain a healthy weight
7 Manage stress: through relaxation techniques, exercise, or mindfulness
8 Medications: Over-the-counter antacids can help and manage reflux symptoms
When to See a Doctor - Occasional reflux is generally not a cause for concern. However, if you experience reflux symptoms more than twice a week, or if the symptoms are severe, it may be time to see a doctor. Your doctor can help determine the cause of your symptoms and recommend appropriate treatments In some cases, prescription medications or lifestyle changes may be necessary to manage reflux effectively
fter my incomplete sojourn to the Flinders Ranges in 2023 I decided to give it a second go
I set out at the end of February 2025 I was advised that this was a poor time of year to make such a journey. Little did I know how prophetic this advice would be
For the initial part of the journey, I decided to travel through Wakool For no other reason than I have never been there I found Wakool to be a clean and tidy town There appear to be only two functioning businesses in the town A post office that serves lunch from 12:00 to 2:00pm and a pub which had not yet opened. It was well after 2:00pm so it was around to the local park for a cold chicken sandwich which I had brought with me. The park reflected the town in cleanliness and tidiness, but there is little else to boast about
I moved on through Moulamein, Tooleybuc, Manangatang and onto Ouyen I was booked into the Ouyen Caravan Park It was close to dark when I arrived and I could find no-one to assist me So I just set up the camper and proceeded as normal. I was eventually approached by the owner, who asked for $20 for the night’s stay The price was the only redeeming feature of the park
In the morning it was time to make tracks for Morgan in South Australia. One placed I stopped at was Murrayville On the edge of town there is a collection of army tanks in various states of disrepair I hope this is not the Australian Defence Force at work I stopped at the Cobb & Co Café and purchased a coffee The coffee was pleasant enough which was in contrast with the personality of the person who served me I then moved onto the Murrayville Store The shop was in the last days of trading. I had a chat to the owner who told me that she just wanted to slow down after having had the store for twelve years She said the locals didn’t support her that well I asked where did the locals do their shopping and I was advised either at Loxton, 130kms away or Mildura 210kms away I guess some people are not good at doing their sums With almost everything marked down 30% there were some bargains to be had I stocked up on nonperishable goods. I spotted a steam iron marked at $18.
My current steam iron had cost me $25 at Kmart and the steam function was failing Well, more correctly it was leaking the water I purchased the iron and was surprised when I was charged $12 for it I guess it might have been on the shelf for some time It is an amount I can afford to risk However, with finding something suitable to eat proving to be a challenge I moved on
In the middle of nowhere I stumbled across a small town named Paruna. It had one functioning business A coffee shop, with a few grocery type items, pies and pasties and the like It also had a bar and tavern attached which apparently does a roaring trade on Saturday nights However, it was not Saturday night and I didn’t want to eat a pie or pastie so I ordered a coffee and moved on Sadly, the coffee was a disappointing brew and I cannot recommend stopping at Paruna.
By the time I reached Loxton I was famished At least by Australian standards Again, finding something that pleased both my palate and my doctor was proving difficult I finally stumbled upon an OTR outlet and was pleased to find a Caeser salad with chicken for a respectable $12. Some might say the meal was a little on the small size, but in reality, it was probably right sized.
Loxton seemed to be a prosperous town and might be worth further investigation at a future date Time was not my friend on this particular day So, I moved on
My next stop was to be Morgan, on the banks of the Murray River It must be close to the most northern point of the Murray River. It takes a very sharp left at Morgan before heading almost directly south down to Lake Alexandrina
I was booked in to stay at the Morgan Caravan Park I must admit that the people at the park were very pleasant to deal with on the phone when I made the booking And they were very pleasant to deal with when I arrived I would have no hesitation in staying there again
It had been a hot setting up the cam the fan to circulate swimmers and ma pool I stayed ther and the weather h used the camp k dinner. While havi couple struck up a too had spent the Ouyen, though establishment to m were not unlike m never to stay at Ou
It had been a long in my camper and soundly Suddenly three very loud, creature making its animal had just creature’s late-nigh cruel.
In the morning it onto my next stop unknown Carrieton
That is next month’ Until then, happy tr
This book is one of the most interesting books that the book club has read in recent times
The book’s main two characters are Thomas McNulty and John Cole They escape to Canada from the Irish potato famine They then travel to the USA and get involved in a number of events of USA history including the Indian Wars and the American Civil War
It is hard to believe that a single person could be involved in so many events in one ’ s lifetime However, I can believe that each event could conceivably have happened and I believe the book is a number of separate stories melded into one book Having said that the book is not a history book, but rather a work of fiction
For a number of different reasons some, may be even many, people will find it a difficult read First the language is a little confusing I suspect that the author tried to make the spoken quotes sound as they would have in the day That is the mid nineteenth century The use of double negatives was not infrequent And many of the words are not in common use today Some examples include bifurcation, spavined and svelte If you are going to read this book you might need a bigger dictionary
I found a number of expressions original or not commonly used For example ,”Two weeks Starling Carlton would wear out St Paul” and “ the major doesn’t like him and I’d say even his mother found it hard”
Others will be most uncomfortable with some of the descriptions of various massacres Both of the American Indians and black prisoners of war And what was done with some of the dismembered parts of the victims is truly hard to put out of mind
And others will be offended by the frequent taking of the Lord’s name in vain
The book is one of the most original and interesting books I, and we at book club, have read But it will not be to everyone ’ s taste
Until next month, happy reading
Contact: Jan Bramston 6026 5681
Welcome Everyone, Senior Citizens have enjoyed a fulling March
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 June: June Anthony and Vicky Maloney
Anniversaries in June: David & Joan Shannon, and Yvonne & Laurie Cartlidge
April 29th
Congratulations go to: Peg Campbell and Tom Larkins
Booby prizes went to: Veronica Larkins and Margaret Lieschke
Raffle won by Margaret Lieschke
May 6th
Congratulations go to: Brenda Gibbs and Laurie Cartlidge
Booby prizes to: Tex Smith and Lind Curran
Raffle: Grace Laur
May 13th
Congratulations go to: Zarah Merritt,and Stan Shields
Booby prizes to: Elizabeth Duncan and Darrell Mulvaine
Raffle: John Gibbs
Congratulations members
Welcome to Alan Hunter and Darrell Mulvaine, who both play euchre.
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.
In general, natives prefer well-drained soils You may need to add sand to your soil
Group plants needing similar growing conditions
Use mulches to keep soil cool and moist
Prune lightly after flowering to encourage more growth
Autumn is generally the best time to plant as it gives the plant time to establish before the next summer.
Contact your local landcare group for information on plants that grow in your area.
Plants native to the Howlong region:
Yellow Box - E melliodora
Gold Dust Wattle - Acacia acinace
Mallee Wattle - Acacia montana
Native blackthorn - Bursaria spinosa
Judy Birrell - Secretary Po Box 171, Howlong NSW
Our Summer sale has come to an end - and what a busy time we ' ve had. Thank you all for your wonderful support, it has been amazing
By the time this edition hits the streets, our store will be full of winter clothing A reminder that we will be closed over Easter from Good Friday until Easter Tuesday morning We will also be closed on Anzac Day, April 25th
Thank you for continuing to support your local op shop
You will find a wonderful range of: Clothes
"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
lots more
*Reminder*
Please only clean, saleable donations
No electrical items
No toys/stuffed toys
No mattresses
Recently, the world’s attention was very much focused on Rome as cardinals from around the world gathered in the Sistine Chapel praying to choose the 267 successor of Saint Peter, as pope for 14 billion members of the Catholic Church th
In 2023 on the popular quiz show “Jeopardy,” three contestants were asked to fill in the phrase “Our Father who art in Heaven, be Thy Name” None was able to do so I don’t know anyone who guessed that the new pope would be Cardinal Robert Prevost, from Chicago And who could have guessed that he would choose the name: “Leo (the 14 ) Probably many people were hoping for Francis the 2 th nd On the eve of the voting Cardinal Prevost took a phone call from a friend in Australia who said to him: “I hope you don’t become pope” (not wanting him to be burdened with the responsibility) Cardinal Prevost replied: “I’m sleeping very well they’ll never choose an American!”
Our God is a God of surprises! What a wonderful ‘Pentecost moment’!
The Holy Spirit has inspired the choice of a pope of peace who gives hope for the world!
Many blessings, Father Peter, Pastor, St Brigid’s Catholic Church, Howlong
Mass at ST BRIGID’S is at 6pm on Saturdays.
"The Bishop of Riverina has announced the appointment of Father Scott Dulley as Rector of Corowa Parish (Corowa, Howlong and Bungowannah) beginning in August."
Until then Morning Prayer services will be held at 9 00 am Sunday mornings
All are welcome to attend services at 8am every Sunday.
A happy time of fellowship was enjoyed at St Andrews Uniting church in May It was good to get acquainted with new comers to Howlong, Denise and Dennis
On this happy occasion, Rev David Sloane, from Corowa, conducted the service Being Mothers’ Day, we began by singing, “Now thank we all our God with hearts and hands and voices, who wondrous things has done, in whom the world rejoices; who from our mothers’ arms has blessed us on our way, with countless gifts of love, and still is ours today”
David prayed for Mothers, Grandmothers, families, harmony in the home – unconditional love, a reflection of God’s love Also remembered were the sick and dying, and those bereaved; refugees and traumatised people; a cessation of anger and violence in India and Pakistan The new Pope Leo 14 , that God would guide him to bring peace and harmony to our world; that new politicians elected would act wisely and justly; that God would be with each of us throughout the coming week. th
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.
New to the area or looking for a church home?
You are very welcome every Sunday at 10am, located at 105 Hawkins St Howlong.
We are down to earth, love Jesus and care deeply for those who are doing it tough. Our services are Spiritfilled, grounded in the Word of God, and full of encouragement. We have a fun and safe kids’ space, and yes the coffee is always on!
Subscribe to our weekly emails at www.generationliferiverina.com.au to stay up to date with church happenings and upcoming events.
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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Contact: Veronica Husted howlonghistory@gmailcom 0427
Remember - Our Historical Society is always interested in any old local artefacts you may find!
I am constantly amazed at the amount of material out in the community that can be hidden away in various homes and cubby holes
Just recently, a resident of Howlong contacted me and said she had found a large volume of old Border Mail newspapers which were safely stored in the cellar of a previous home
I was delighted to hear from her as she is a well known identity in the town and the Howlong P&C Myself and Denise Butcher from the Historical Society collected them and placed them carefully in the Archive Room. There will be several members of the Society who will get together and go through these papers, some of which go back almost a century Bound to be some interesting information in these old papers. It demonstrates how important these historical items can be
We will keep you all posted through the pages of the Grapevine of the contents of the hoard. Please, if you find anything which may be of interest, don’t throw it out, bring it to us and we will go through it all and see what we can find.
Veronica Husted Howlong Historical Society
Junior Golf - Glenda Hoskin 0427265146
Auskick - Tom Conroy otconroy@hotmail com
Cricket - Caleb Chant 0409 113 629
Croquet - Doug Nielsen 0407 522 180
Dancing - Elise 0413 904 799
Lawn Bowls - Brad 0499 773 397
Little Athletics - Amanda Telford
Pony Club - Wendy 0428 757 252
Table Tennis - Shelia Smith 6026 5447
Tennis - Kate Greenaway 0409 220 512
Cubs & Scouts - Mrs S Pitman 6026 5312
Corowa Soccer - Ken 0418 861 405
Renshu Martial Arts - Adrian Brown
Corowa Sharks Swimming Club - Facebook
Football - Sam Longley (President)
Netball - Amanda Lavis - 0418 620 621
Local Sport & Youth groups are invited to email the Grapevine a recent photos of something they have been up to each month! 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 23 25
Corowa Junior Basketball - 0401 522 601
TJ Ranch Equine - 0402 866 831
Add your group's photo to this page!
Howlong Football & Netball Club - howlongspiders@outlook com
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On the 3 of May Howlong Croquet celebrated 10 years since officially becoming a Croquet Club We had visitors from other clubs, original members returned and our club members who helped to make this a special day
Our club captain Alan Hunter did a great job setting up an obstacle course, where you had to run hoops after going through things like goat’s horns, pipes and even a cat scratcher. Lots of laughter and frustration. A Gateball court was set for those who wanted to try a new game. I think we may have found one new player for the game.
At morning tea we gave thanks to Sarina Cevaal-Hewitt who came with Graeme Gallus and others to show us croquet and then negotiated with the Howlong Golf Resort to allow us to play first on the driving range and then to give us 2 courts for playing
We also thanked the Golf Resort and all the many members over the 10 years who worked hard to get the 3 courts and other facilities that are now Howlong croquet
After play we adjourned to the Golf Club for lunch together
Sarina & 3 original members
10 anniversary cake th Celebrating on the courts
On the 22 and 23 May was again competed against Wagga Wagga for the Howlong Wagga Shield. nd rd
Although it had been wet overnight, we made it through day 1 with Wagga Wagga well n front in games and hoops. Friday morning was very wet, and we wondered if we could even begin. The rain eased as it grew close to starting time and by the time began the rain had stopped so we in the end we had 2 full days of croquet
At the end of the 2 days the scores were: Wagga Wagga 29 games 292 hoops, Howlong 19 games 240 hoops Congratulations to Wagga Wagga Thank you to all our members for their hard work and to the Waaga members for their friendly and supportive play
On the 1 Saturday of each month, we are inviting anyone who wishes to try Croquet to visit the club
We have 3 coaches who will show you how to use the mallet, run hoops and play the game
st Time: 9 30am for 10am start
If you are interested, please call Doug Nielsen 0407 596 163
Susane Nielsen
Howlong Croquet
1 Paint your stick and keys It will take at least 2 coats on each side.
You will need:
At least 5 old keys
Drift wood or stick
String or fishing line
Acrylic paint
1. Tie pieces of string to each end of the stick, so that you have a way to hang it.
1 Tie a piece of string to each key
1.Tie the keys to the stick, ensuring that they are close enough to each other to chime in the wind.
1.Hang and enjoy!
