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Howlong Artists’ Exhibition
A year ago Federation Council invited our Howlong Art Group to hold an Art Space We were very excited to also include some Howlong artists and photographers to be part of this exhibition
The Howlong Art Group featured strongly in the artworks on show, and some other artists in our little town came forward to showcase their works, also and create a lovely exhibition
Thank you to Vicki McKoy for providing the amazing hero piece for advertising and we also wish to thank Federation Council and staff for their efforts in making the Howlong Artists’ Exhibition possible
Thank you to the artists who contributed to the exhibition:
Glynis Malone
Vicki McKoy
Wayne Birrell
Chris Conlan
Jenny Bohner
Sue Calagaz
Annette Morley
Elaine McCarthy
Fiona Shirmer
Helen Mentakis
Liz Hall
Robyn Rowe
Val Kimber
Helen Crockett
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Howlong's
Monster Spring Plant Sale is on again!
Oct 30 & 31st Nov 1 , 2 & 3rd st nd
Next door to Nagle’s - Jude rd, Howlong
HOWLONG RSL SUB-BRANCH
90th Anniversary of Howlong RSL
A lunch was held at Jenny’s Chinese Restaurant at the Court House on Sunday 21 September to celebrate the formation of the Howlong RSL 90 years ago The lunch was well attended by around 40 people who enjoyed a most enjoyable meal provided by Jenny st Pictures show many of those who attended Coffee Morning
Another well attended coffee morning was held at the ‘3 Pigs’ on 20 November We had a couple of guest speakers Keith Woods, who is President of the FSWDC (Far South West District Council), and a member of the Gundagai RSL Club, Paul They both spoke to those in attendance Paul also updated everyone on the progress of their project, the building of a memorial honouring the Battle of Coral/Balmoral and Gundagai VC winner, Private Richard Norden VC. th
A very interesting discussion followed Remembrance Day
A Remembrance Day service will be held at the Cenotaph on Tuesday 11 November at 11am The service will commence a little before 11 All are most welcome to attend The RSL is always pleased to see so many community members and school representatives at this service Remembrance Day Sales
The RSL will hold their Remembrance Day sales outside the IGA on Friday 7 November from 8am onwards th
The Howlong veteran community lost another member recently with the passing of Nick Albrow on 14 September. He was farewelled on Friday 26 September An RSL Service was conducted by Acting President David Gulbin as part of the funeral service. Local Veterans and a good number of Naval Veterans, who served with Nick, travelled to Howlong for the service th th
The Sub-Branch extended its condolences to Nick’s wife and father
Next Sub-Branch meeting will be Monday 13th October 2025 at 6 00pm at the Old Pro Shop at the Howlong Golf Resort followed by dinner. Visitors are always welcome.
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Community Emergency Response Team (known as CERT)
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 "
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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
TMISS ADVENTURES MISADVENTURES
o continue my journey to Arkaroola I first stopped at Leigh Creek The main purpose for this was to fill up with fuel.
I was very unsure if fuel was available at Arkaroola. And the Flinders Ranges is not a great place to get stuck with a car with an empty fuel tank Mind you, it is the most expensive fuel that I can recall in any place I have visited in Australia Even more expensive than Kangaroo Island I decided to have a quick tour of the town, and it was decidedly lifeless I suspect it has been that way since the coal mine at Copley closed down in 2016 I moved onto Copley and turned onto the Gammon Ranges Rd For a gravel road, the surface was more than passable However, the stones themselves seemed a bit larger and sharper than one would find on gravel roads in our area It is about 130Kms from Copley to Arkaroola Resort and Google Maps suggests that it takes just over two and a half hours I think this is a time you are guaranteed not to better Especially if you stop to take in some of the sights
The road has a number of blind spots and caution is advised.
The first stopping place was at IGA Warta I did not think that a supermarket of this description would be found in this area And I suspected that it bore no resemblance to a business in Howlong with a not dissimilar name. And my judgement was correct I dropped in and once again found everything to be closed I was desperate for some refreshment, preferably one with some caffeine content If that was not possible, an ice cream would have made a good second choice. But there was nothing open here I did wonder what the establishment was all about Later research showed that it has a number of accommodation options, and looking at the website they are very reasonably priced Another example of my poor timing for this trip So, I moved on At Balcanoona the road takes a sharp turn to the left and you come across a ‘pedestrian crossing’ .
Now I use the words loosely. As do they There is no indication of such a facility being present Nor any pedestrians But here in the middle of nowhere, there is such a sign. If only the pedestrians of Howlong were given the same courtesy I moved on and very shortly afterwards blew a tyre on the camper trailer Almost immediately a car pulled up beside me and the driver asked did I need help I advised the driver ‘No’ Little did I realise how much of a challenge this task would be Firstly, I got out my air compressor but it was not up to the task. So, I got out my tyre repair kit Another failure There was no choice but to change the tyre And that is when my problems really got magnified.
Arkaroola flat tyre
The only jack I had was for the car. I found it difficult to find a suitable location for it under the camper trailer I eventually raised the camper a sufficient height to remove the wheel. I then found that the inflated tyre did not have sufficient clearance to place it on the axle I tried deflating the tyre (remembering I had an air compressor) But I just couldn’t get it low enough to fit it to the axle
I had no choice but to dig a hole under the axle Sadly, despite all the things I had thought to bring, there was nothing designed to dig a hole. The only tool I had that I thought might be up to the task was a wheel brace It was very hot work so stops to cool down and rehydrate were frequent. After 90 minutes I had almost completed the task when a vehicle pulled up and asked could they help They were obviously workers of some sort I advised that I thought I had the situation under control They agreed and asked did I have food and water. I advised that I had sufficient for several days, which pleased them They said they were going to Arkaroola and I made an agreement with them that they would send out the search parties should I not arrive by 6 00pm
I arrived at Arkaroola at 5:40pm. As I entered the reception the workers I had seen on the road greeted me I thanked them for their concern It is good to know that they were genuinely concerned for me and followed through with the agreed plan
I was very dry so I ordered a beer All beer at the Arkaroola Resort is sold in cans I ordered one, and received no change from my $10 That was the last beer I purchased in South Australia on this trip
After a quick shower I made my way back to the restaurant and bar I ordered dinner. Chicken schnitzel with salad, no chips At least this time a got a well-prepared meal Pleasant to eat and was not unreasonably priced
I slept well that evening However, I did have the air conditioner on all night
I must admit the room was more than adequate It was roomy, had a double and a single bed and a clean, reasonably sized modern bathroom. In the morning the first thing I spotted as I exited my room was a snake It was only small, no more than 30cms And it seemed to be looking for a home As it searched the front of my verandah it took no notice of me I snapped several photos But let me assure you I spent the next couple of days studying the ground
On the third night a bus load of tourists had arrived The restaurant closed and instead they organised a BBQ by the pool It was all you could eat for $40. Not wanting to fight with forty or so aged tourists over food, I delayed my arrival by about an hour That was another mistake When I arrived, there was still plenty of food. But some of the things that I would have liked to try had all been consumed, including lamb backstrap. But still it was a gourmandizer’s delight
Saturday morning came and I am pleased to report that I did not come across another snake It was time to make tracks It was my intention to make my way to Copley, then onto Maree and up the Oodnadatta track.
The condition of the road had not improved in the three days Hardly unexpected But I was getting rather anxious about losing another tyre I was a little more careful than I was when making my way to Arkaroola. I was very much relieved when I pulled into the park at Copley seemingly without incident I took a nature break but upon making my way back to the car I noticed that the rear tyre was half flat And within five minutes it was fully flat Well, it could have happened in a worse place. And it was the car tyre, not the camper tyre So once again things could have been worse I got to work
To be continued
The snake at Arkaroola
Book Review
And Elderly Lady Is Up To No
Good
By Helene Tursten
This was a most interesting choice It is really a collection of five short stories, each unrelated to the other, except through the central character, Maud. Maud is an 88 year old spinster who doesn’t mind murdering any person who annoys her Each for a different reason
It is fair to say these are not murder mysteries It is obvious that the murderer is Maud Nor are the murder plots sophisticated Though it is fair to say that one of them was clever And another was clever in the way that the police were put on the wrong track
The writing style is simple. It is a very easy read. Suitable for just about any reading level. And mildly amusing
If you would like an easy, entertaining read this may be the book for you
It was first published in 2013 Since then, another two sequels have been released I am sure that many of the readers of this book will be very keen to read the sequels Helene is also a prolific author of genuine crime novels While not well known in this country she is highly regarded in her native Sweden
I am confident many people will get to know her better in the near future
And I suspect there are some people in prison who regret not having read this book before committing their crimes
Until next month, happy reading
Howlong Senior Citizens
Contact: Karen Adams 02 6026 5848
Welcome all, Senior Citizens have had a happy September Tuesday Cards with fellowship and cuppa at the Community Centre, Hammer St at 1pm Tuesday nights we run Bingo at the Howlong Golf Resort at 7 pm
We were invited to a Hoy day at the RSL in Wodonga on the 24th Sep those who attended had a great day out A trip to Myrtleford, Eurobin & Bright is planned for the 22nd of October we travel with Martins Luxury Coach enjoy morning tea off the coach and Lunch at Eurobin Red Stag Restaurant
Lots of birthdays for October
Many happy returns to Members
Ann Dix
Janet Boyer
June Holloway
Laurie Cartledge
Yvonne Cartledge
Sheila Smith
Marj Mitsch
Kay Geppart
Elizabeth Duncan
Jeanette Farrelly
CARD WINNERS
September 2nd
Congratulations go to Bev Drew & Margaret Lieschke
Booby prizes go to Tom Larkin and Elizabeth Duncan
Raffle: Laurie Cartledge
September 9th
Congratulations go to Grace Lavis and Tom Larkin
Booby prizes to Jan Bramston and Judy Simpson
Raffle: Tom Larkin
September 16th
Congratulations go to Joan Fruean and Charley Higgs
Booby prizes to Judy Simpson and Stan Shields
Raffle: Tom Larkin
September 23rd
Congratulations go to Tom Larkin and Grace Lavis
Booby prizes to Zara Merritt and Margaret Lieschke
Raffle: Tom Larkin
Combined ChurchesLuncheon
We didn’t quite know what to expect at the first combined Churches lunch for 2025 after I handed over the leadership to Lyn from the Generation Life Church The new team excelled themselves as when entering the hall, we were greeted by Helen and saw that the tables were decorated with gum leaves and fairy lights Each person attended received a packet of seeds with a card that said ‘let us continue to plant seeds of faith, love and goodness in our community’.
Mary Miles opened the event with a Bible reading from Psalm 139 and a prayer of thankfulness to God Helen Bensley spoke about the fridge project at St Thomas Anglican Church where those in need can come and help themselves to grocery items stored in the outside fridge
We sang the popular hymn Amazing Grace together with Rod Bensley playing the piano Lyn was keen to find out who was the oldest resident in Howlong and Mick Nesbitt won the prize The newest members were Mark and Rachael who have only moved to Howlong in the past 6 months
A beautiful card all the way from Vietnam was presented to Grace Lavis who had, with lots of help, established and organised the Combined Church Luncheon since 2016 When asked to say a few words, Grace was surprised and speechless but added that anything she had done, the good Lord had enabled her to do it All her life God has been her helper
Pastor Joe said grace and a special thanks was given to Judy Sheppard and her team for her catering skills A comment was made about how good the food was, but they ate too much!
We had a few stories from locals, including Margaret who shared about her Godly mother and how her faith has sustained her through some very challenging times Mary shared about the South Coast bushfires of 2019 when she and some of her family was encircled by fire without food, water and communication for three days They prayed and prayed and prayed some more and the fire changed direction
Rachael shared that God sees our heart and loves us A wonderful raw story of how God can change and restore a life who opens to Him One of the songs she sang to us was how God made something beautiful out of her life
‘Something beautiful, something good, all my confusion He understood, All I had to offer Him was brokenness and strife, but He made something beautiful out of my life’.
We had fun with the lucky door prize draws and then dessert was served A closing hymn and prayer from Pastor Graeme and the afternoon was over Congratulations Lyn, we are looking forward to the next lunch in early 2026
Report from Grace Lavis
Howlong Local Thrifty Store Newsletter
Judy Birrell - Secretary Po Box 171, Howlong NSW
Thank you for continuing to support your local op shop with your wonderful donations.
ItWe have had a very successful Winter Sale in September and are now stocking summer clothing and shoes ready for our warmer weather
We have also held our AGM, with all positions filled At our normal monthly meeting we approved donations to our wonderful Howlong Fire Brigade and the Albury Wodonga Cancer Centre.
Below is a list of donations that we have approved for the 2024/2025 financial year:-
Children representing sport in state carnivals
$18,750 00
Howlong Progress Assoc for cemetery toilet $11 500 00
Albury Wodonga Cancer Centre
Royal Children's Hospital
Howlong Primary School
Howlong Fire Brigade
$1,500 00
$1,500 00
$1,688 00
$1,000 00
Howlong Men's Shed $ 1,000 00
Uniting Church Blinds
Brocklesby Tennis Club
Brocklesby School 6 iPads
TOTAL $43,169.28
$1,281 28
$1,000 00
$3,950 00
So, thank you one and all for supporting our Op Shop and, in turn, supporting our little town
Howlong Local SThrifty tore Inc.
You will find a wonderful range of: Clothes Shoes Books Homewares Linen Plus lots more
*Reminder*
"The Op Shop"
43 Hawkins St
Mail: PO Box 171 Mon-Fri 10am to 4pm Sat 9:30am to 12pm
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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Church Chat
ST BRIGIDS CATHOLIC CHURCH NEWS
It’s a pity we don’t have a football team called ‘the Angels’ because they fly a lot higher than ‘magpies’ and ‘crows’ and even ‘eagles’ Angels are in the air as we turn the corner on another month September ended with the feast of the Archangels (Sept 29) : Michael, Gabriel and Raphael who feature especially in pivotal moments in the Bible October begins with the Feast of the Guardian Angels (Oct 2) There are many stories of angels and there powerful protection. For example, my father whose 93 birthday was on September 28, I believe has been saved by angels a number of times: one day decades ago he was on a tram in New Zealand (Wellington) going down a high hill and it was so full that he had couldn’t get in at first but the tram was dangerously speeding down the hill as he clung on for dear life Suddenly one arm reached out to him from inside and pulled him in (and he couldn’t find that person to thank!) Also during WWII a hand grenade was thrown at his feet and exploded. People in the hospital nearby heard the bang and looked out to see my father walking out of a cloud of smoke He sustained only a few marks on the back of his legs. More recently, he had a massive heart attack and I was praying beside him as the paramedics were using a defibrillator There was no response for some time Just when they were about to give up, there was a murmur Thanks be to God, my father survived a heart attack that the hospital heart specialist later said “only 2 in 100 people survive!” rd
Pope Leo the 14 was elected on May 8, 2025, which happens to be anniversary of a most famous Apparition of St. Michael the Archangel in Italy. This creates a historical parallel with Pope Leo the 13 , who was also devoted to the Archangel A story has been told of Pope Leo 13 that one day, in the 1890s, he had just finished celebrating Mass, and he came out from the sacristry with an ashen face th th th Someone said, “Holy Father, what’s wrong?”
And he said: “I’ve had a vision from God, in which Satan said to Jesus Christ: I can destroy your church Give me a century.” He said, “You can have the 20 . And as a result of that, Leo wrote the famous prayer to St Michael That prayer is still said traditionally each week in the Catholic churches of Howlong and Walbundrie th
Mass at ST BRIGID’S is at 6pm on Saturdays.
ST ANDREW ' S UNITING CHURCH NEWS
A lovely time was spent at the Uniting Church Hall on 15 September for the “Cards and Casserole” day People enjoyed playing ‘500’ and ‘Euchre’ and the delicious meal that followed Thanks to the organisers, cooks, and helpers th
Graham Brown was guest speaker on the 4 Sunday. We always enjoy his ministry and prayer time, and many little stories from his life, especially while out riding his bike To illustrate a Bible reading from Luke 15:3-9 about a lost sheep and a lost coin, Graham reminded the older members of the congregation how we get very anxious when we lose something and can’t remember where we put it, and what joy there is when the lost is found The angels in heaven rejoice when a person repents of sin and a lost soul in found th Graham prayed for people in Howlong and all over the world: - for the cessation of fighting in the Ukraine and in Gasa and the release of the hostages - for those in the world who are hungry and homeless - that we would praise God and give him the glory
We sang hymns praising God and telling of his faithfulness The first verse of ‘The King of love my shepherd is’, is encouragement to us: “The King of love my shepherd is, whose goodness faileth never; I nothing lack if I am his and he is mine forever”
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.
GENERATION LIFE NEWS
New to the area or looking for a church home?
We are also welcome to attend our Sunday service at 10am with a fun and safe kids’ space, and yes the coffee is always on!
We are gearing up for our Christmas gift hamper initiative in Howlong and across the Riverina. Please contact us on our website if you would like more information
You can also subscribe to our weekly emails at wwwgenerationliferiverinacomau to find out our latest projects and news
Riverina Hwy, Bungowannah
FEATURE Sport & Youth
Operating Hours Mon-Thur 2pm Fri-Sat-Sun 12pm
Volcano in a jar
1 Place baking soda in the bottom of your jar.
2 In separate bowls, mix vinegar with different food colourings
3 Slowly pour one coloured vinegar over the baking soda in the jar
4 Watch as it fizzes and bubbles, creating a colourful eruption
5 Add more baking soda and pour the next coloured vinegar to continue the eruption in different colours
by Howlong Uniting Craft Group
You will need:
Clear glass jar with a lid
2 tbs baking soda
1/2 cup vinegar
food colouring
1 tbs dish soap
small mixing bowls
spoon for stirring
MOTOR ENTHUSIAST
Coffee & Cars
1st Sunday of each month
10am
@ 1/2 Acre Cafe, Howlong
Contact
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
