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Meet the new owners, Chelsea and Chris Boulton
Chelsea and Chris, who have lived in Howlong for over 15 years have purchased the business from Tracey and Dale after it being on the market for some time Tracey had built up the Cafe since it first opened in February 2018
Chelsea can remember a time of being home-bound with "small people" and that the ½ Acre was her go to coffee shop She remembers when Tracey and Dale were rebuilding the front of the shop and she was heavily pregnant and pushing a pram. She told her mother that she would love to buy a little shop like that
However, lately Chelsea has become concerned with the business being on the market, and that she might lose her coffee shop In addition, hubby Chris has voiced his concern that she spends a lot of money at the shop So when Chelsea said that she thinks they are going to buy the ½ Acre, Chris told her that just because he had voiced his concern about the money she has spent at the shop, he didn't mean for her to go and buy the whole shop outright
Nevertheless, Chelsea approached Tracey and expressed her interest in buying the business, whereupon Tracey said 'What are you doing? Chelsea told her that she just wanted to continue this great little community Hub that Tracey had established and that she would love to try and fill Tracey's huge shoes
So now it is one day at a time, trying to fill those shoes, and Chelsea says that it is such a beautiful connection point for the community and for so many travellers coming through the area She has been really overwhelmed and so excited at the same time
It has definitely been a huge first week, but they are finally feeling like they're coping Importantly, the Chef and all the other staff are still here and providing the same service as before, which is a huge thing for the community Chelsea and Chris are not coming in to make huge changes, rather to just keep things rolling the way Tracey and Dale have done.
The Grapevine commends them and urges the community to continue to patronise what is a genuine and successful business
Hawkins St, Howlong (02) 6026 5206
howlong-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Nathan started his duties as General Manager at the beginning of August and is well qualified for the Job
Nathan is almost a local, living in Jindera for the last 20 years. He mostly grew up in Corowa where he went to High School
He has worked in Clubs for 25 years, starting with what is now Club Corowa, and has spent 13 years at the SS&A, the last ten as Operations Manager
Nathan says that it got to the point where he was looking for the next opportunity to present itself when the Howlong position came up and he was asked if he was interested. He was. Nathan has a lot to offer as a leader in business and he felt that this opportunity was the logical next step to take Nathan has been a Howlong Golf Club member for the last 5 years and he is passionate about the golf club and its future
Nathan says that people don't realise how well our golf club is travelling, with no debt to speak of and a raft of planned improvements coming over the next 12 to 18 months, which will really bring the club into the future
And until these improvements come to fruition (one is going to start in the next couple of months), the club will try to get the little things right and ensure the attention to detail required as well as being customer-focused
The Grapevine would like to remind our readers to make themselves known to Nathan and support him going forward
Vietnam Veterans Day was marked on 18 August at the Howlong Cenotaph to honour those who served during this conflict, those who made the ultimate sacrifice and the families left behind
Howlong Veterans from various conflicts attended the service which was conducted by Sub-Branch President David Gulbin Local veterans laid a wreath on behalf of the Sub-Branch
The service was also attended by our local Councillors, Mayor Cheryl Cook and Councillor Susan Wearne The leadership group from Howlong Public School were also in attendance and it is always a pleasure to see them attend The Sub-Branch is extremely grateful for the school interest in the SubBranch and it’s history and activities
Following the service, members, families and guests were invited to the Golf Club for a light lunch
Next Sub-Branch meeting will be Monday 8th September 2025 at 6.00pm at the Old Pro-Shop at the Golf Resort followed by dinner
Visitors are always welcome Keith Truin (Publicity Officer) 60 265 274
After consultation at the RSL State Congress held at the end of 2024 a motion was moved to increase the penalty for intentionally damaging war memorials.
The NSW Government will now introduce new legislation in the coming weeks to INCREASE the maximum penalty from 5 years to 7 years imprisonment for those who intentionally or recklessly damage a war memorial These changes now allow the courts to order the offenders to cover repair costs, meaning local councils, RSL sub-branches and community groups won’t have to bear those expenses War memorials are vital places for remembering the service and sacrifice of our veterans, and for the communities to reflect and educate future generations
For more information please go to https://dcj nswgovau/news-and-media/mediareleases/2025/nsw-government-strengthening-protections-for-war-memorials html
59 Hawkins Street
Phone: (02) 6026 5055
M Closed
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Cheryl Cook
Federation Council Councillors
susan wearne@federationcouncil nsw gov au 0404 320 598
Howlong Rubbish Tip is currently open: Tuesday: 1pm - 4pm Sunday: 9am - 12pm
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cheryl cook@federationcouncil nsw gov au 0418 979 291 Closes 31 March 2025
Sue Wearne
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 "
Step on out - Free your feet!
Our feet do an impressive job at keeping us moving and holding the weight of our bodies each day Some minor-seeming issues with our feet can sometimes cause unnecessary pain and suffering, which may lead to problems with other parts of our body too It’s important we take the time to look after our feet A bit of foot care each day can be a relaxing experience for many of us as well as a health bonus!
As we approach the warmer months, we can start wearing sandals again! For some of us, this is a freedom we enjoy, but for others, showing off your feet to the world can make us a bit nervous. As we get older, toenails become thicker and tougher, making them harder to cut and more prone to infection In fact, studies suggest in countries like Australia that around 1 in 10 people are likely to have some sort of toenail infection For those over 60, it can increase to 1 in 5! Dryer skin on the feet and heels is also a common issue, which comes as our skin elasticity reduces as we age
Daily footcare is an important priority for certain health conditions If you ’ ve got diabetes, there is an increased risk of developing problems with your feet, such as infections or ulcers from minor cuts and scratches Osteoarthritis arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bunions and gout can damage the joints of the feet, causing bone deformity and pain in affected areas and may increase your risk of falls Corns and calluses on the feet can also be very painful
Tips for looking after your feet over summer
A self-administered foot massage can stimulate blood flow and improve the appearance of your feet Sit in a chair and roll the bottom of your foot, heel to toe and back again, over a golf or tennis ball
· Give your feet a gentle scrub with a pumice stone or something similar at least once a week to remove any dead skin Using a heel balm will leave your feet feeling smooth and refreshed.
Moisturise your feet each day to prevent skin hardening or cracking During summer, open shoes are usually the order of the day due to the hot Aussie weather, but this can make your feet more susceptible to hardening of the skin
· Make sure your shoes fit well so they don’t rub against your feet, which can result in corns, calluses and blisters
You can reduce the risks of these complications if you take good care of your feet and have regular foot checks with a health professional If you are experiencing foot pain and discomfort regularly, this is not normal or just a sign of ageing. Speak to a health professional or podiatrist to help prevent it from developing into a chronic long-term problem
Pharmacies also have several options to treat toenail infections, but it is important that you go to the doctor first to test for the type of infection This will ensure that your treatment is accurate.
If you ’ ve got something you ’ re not sure about on your feet or would like some help to make them look top shape for summer, our team are here to help!
or those of you that are interested a ‘large’ beer in South Australia is called a pint Something we would call a schooner
For our younger readers Australia used the imperial system up until 1974 And by 1988 the only legal measuring system in Australia was the metric system A pint was made up of 20 fluid ounces and measures approximately 600mls However, the ‘pint’ of beer sold in South Australia only measures 15 fluid ounces or approximately 450mls If only I was a lawyer I am sure that there would have been some opportunities here to make some money.
On the Monday I took the opportunity to continue my explorations on foot around Hawker But there was not a lot that was worth noting. I did try a coffee at the Post Office/bottle shop etc It was fine and one could make a case for it being the best coffee in Hawker. I also tried one at the truck stop and again it was OK, and probably the second-best coffee in Hawker
My first two meals of the day consisted of low-carb bread and cold chicken. The cold chicken I had purchased at Quorn It was a good thing that I took a car fridge with me Come the evening again, I chose the hotel for my evening meal. After the disappointment of the butter fish and salad, I decided to try the seafood platter with salad, no chips
Again, I was served half a plate of food I could have easily made a better meal myself by heading to any supermarket and purchasing several types of frozen seafood and then deep frying it for too long Hawker was failing to challenge my superbly trained taste buds No Master Chef was employed in this kitchen
On Tuesday I decided to head off to Port Augusta It is over 50 years since I was last in Port Augusta My memories were not anything special. I had very low expectations on this trip And they were fully met It was a most underwhelming place And trying to find something reasonable to eat was proving to be a real challenge I eventually settled for a meat pie and a Coke, no sugar Just don’t tell my doctor The only good thing I found was a rather large Rivers store which was only days away from being closed down for good. I did manage to obtain some bargains
There was no point staying around so I headed back to Quorn and had another look around But nothing much had changed in two days I saw a sign pointing to Wilmington. I had never heard of the it and with time on my side I decided to make a detour Wilmington is a most interesting town It has a couple of private museums, a caravan park, sports ground, hotel, café and the like But most interesting of all it had a Wedding Shop
The area is south of Port Augusta and Quorn and is obviously much better suited to agriculture than areas further north Or should I say on the better side of the Goyder line. Not far out of town are a couple of tourist spots Alligator Gorge which was closed And given the time of year I suspect rather short of water. And Mt Remarkable. As I navigated my way towards the top once again, the road was closed However, I did get sufficient elevation to give me a rather spectacular view of the area If you are over that way you can do far worse than take a detour to Wilmington. As I headed back to Hawker, I saw a sign pointing to Kanyaka There was no indication of distance, but with time on my side I took the detour. In fact, Kanyaka is just off the road It is less than 1 km from the highway It is a most interesting place The ruins of a number of buildings remain There is also some signage explaining how the property was used in the past At its peak Kanyaka station had 40,000 sheep shorn in the one year Given the surrounding countryside one’s mind is stretched to imagine how big the property must have been. But the only signs of animal life on this visit were goats
Another sign quoted from R.M. Williams, who lived in the area in late 1929 The sign, quoting R M Williams, in part reads:
“We owned the blankets and the swag cover, no place, no shelter, but the hopefulness of youth saw that as small worry. My girl was an outback type who could cope She was content to sleep on the ground, cook on the open fire, nurse her children in the shade of a bough shelter, eat rabbits, carry water and wash her clothes in a four-gallon tin That is how we lived in those early years of the Depression
The stations could not pay us the thirty shillings ($3) weekly we asked for our combined labour, but the cooks gave us the fat from the boiling of the meat and some gave caustic soda to go with it; we were never short of soap or cooking fat”
Again, if you are over that way I suggest you take time to make a visit to Kanyaka
On reaching Hawker again it was time for the evening meal There were no choices Just the one establishment was open for evening meals That, of course, excludes the truck stop. After two underwhelming meals and with no other choices I headed to where I had eaten the previous evenings It was not one of my better decisions. After two nights of seafood, I decided to change tack and have the schnitzel with salad, no chips Again, I was served half a plate of food The schnitzel covered half the plate while the microcosm of salad took up very little real estate on the plate. The kindest description that I can make about the meal is that it was one grade above utterly disgusting
The following morning it was time to start my journey to Arkaroola The day started out with a very promising start
Hawker Post Office and Bottle Shop
The Flinders Food Co was open for the first time since the summer break. It was so pleasing to be able to have a breakfast that was a pleasure to eat And wasn’t highly processed I needed to travel to Copley. This is a fairly straight forward drive of about 160 kms along the Outback Highway The condition of the road is very reasonable and is suited to almost all vehicles It is along this section of road you start to appreciate the nature of the outback. It largely runs parallel to the Old Ghan line Therefore, you will see a large number of abandoned settlers’ huts and old railway bridges I decided to drop into Parachilna. I was getting a little decaffeinated and needed to stretch the legs
Parachilna is a rather small settlement It has a hotel, namely the Prairie Hotel There is also some accommodation available in the town. But little else I entered the hotel and enjoyed a nice coffee The hotel has gone under some significant changes in recent years. Included in this is a craft brewery If you wanted to buy one of the well-known brands of beer you will need to buy it in a can The only beer on tap is from their own brewery I decided to try one It was pleasant enough, but at $8 50 for a middy I thought it was a little overpriced I was to later discover, beer does not come cheap in outback
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This book centres around the Australian Antarctic research ship, the Nella Dan
However, apart from the name of the ship the book is almost entirely fiction More the pity
The book tells stories of several of the ship’s trips to Antarctica along with the stories of the formative years of several of the crew members.
The book wanders back and forth between the two narratives However, neither narrative is told in chronological order, making things a little difficult to follow
The writing style is rather contemporary and easy to read I would put it at the level of early high school years No challenges here
The biggest challenge with the book, in my opinion, is the historical inaccuracies within the story. For example, according to this book the Nella Dan was scuttled off Macquarie Island in 1985, In fact this event happened in 1987
The book is broken into a number of short chapters Each story appears to be a short story in itself and generally does not rely on other parts of the book to make sense Indeed, in the author’s notes at the end of the book she lists the chapters that had been previously printed in other publications as short stories
Overall, one gets the impression that the book is a collection of short stories, put together with little thought to order, or indeed, overall plot
The short story nature of the individual chapters makes it an easy book to put down and pick up some time later Again, the language and style make it easy on the eyes However, I feel it will lack appeal to the reader who is looking for something more serious
Until next month, happy reading
Contact: Karen Adams 02 6026 5848
Birthdays for September: Rhonda Bradford Kath Purtell Peter Crump, Zara Merritt Alan Hunter Adriana Nestler and Michelle Sinclair
Card winners 29th July Brenda Gibbs and Alan Hunter Booby Peg Campbell Raffle Jan Bramston
August 5th
Card winners Laurie Cartlidge and Joan Fruean Booby Judy Simpson and Tom Larkin Raffle Tom Larkin
August 12th
Card winners Bev Drew and Jan Bramston Booby John Gibbs and Joan Reeves Raffle Linda Curran
August 19th
Card winners Yvonne and Laurie Cartlidge Booby Brenda Gibbs and Charlie Higgs Raffle Peg Campbell
August 26th
Card winners.....Linda Curran and Tom Larkin Booby.....Peg Campbell and Margaret Lieschke. Raffle....Peg
Campbell
Congratulation to all
Welcome to our new member Charlie Higgs
On Wed September 24th we have been invited to a Hoy day at the RSL in Wodonga starting at 11:00 am cost $15 00
Christmas in July coach trip to Whorouly was enjoyed by many of members.
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!
Judy Birrell - Secretary Po Box 171, Howlong NSW
It’s sale time again! Our winter sale gets underway on Monday, September 1st and continues for the whole month All clothing is $1 00, as well as the shoes, with many great bargains to be had!
Also, our AGM will be held on Monday, September 15th at 4pm. It will be in the shop after it closes for the day! All positions will be declared open
Our volunteers have been busy with all the donations we have been receiving, so thank you everyone, they are greatly appreciated
Thank you for continuing to support your local op shop with your wonderful donations.
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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It's been said that 'It's better to light a candle than to curse the darkness' At Saint Brigid's Church in Howlong recently for this Jubilee Year of Hope, we have acquired two new votive prayer candle stands from Ireland These have proven to be popular and add to the peaceful and prayerful atmosphere in our Howlong Catholic church. We have also invested in new lighting which highlights the beautiful woodwork and recently polished brasswork, with a warmer golden glow
It was recommended that we get rid of our silver 'UFO' looking lights and replace them with LEDs
Someone did nicely surprise me after Mass one day saying: "Father, those 'UFO lights' are 'Art Deco'!" That made me think that someone out there may be interested in them? If any of the readers of the Grapevine are interested in our old Art Deco lights, please contact the parish on 6026 5334.
Jesus said: "I am the Light of the world!" Just as the sun is so important for physical life on earth, Christians believe Jesus is vitally important for our spiritual lives, because, as God, he is the source of eternal life God wants to shine his light, his love, on us all
Earlier this year I visited the restored Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and was overwhelmed by the brilliance of the lighting from the restored stained glass windows. Gothic architecture intentionally lets more light into churches In that sense, Saint Brigid's Church (built 1959) with it's newly improved lighting is now more Gothic on the inside and somewhat Art Deco on the outside Why not come and see for your self? (Mass every Saturday at 6pm)
Mass at ST BRIGID’S is at 6pm on Saturdays.
Father Scott Dulley has been welcomed to the Corowa Parish and is settling in well and getting to know parishioners in the three centres
Service times are as follows:
St Thomas’ Howlong, 8am every Sunday
St. Mark’s Bungowannah, 10am on the second Sunday of each month. St John’s Corowa, 10am each Sunday
All services are followed by morning tea and all are welcome to attend All are welcome to attend services at 8am every Sunday.
Two social gatherings will be held in the Uniting Church Hall in September.
The first is a “card and casserole” day on Monday 15 August starting at 1000am, cost $15 Enquiries: Fay Dean 6026 8083 th
The second is a combined churches luncheon on Sunday 28 September, cost is by donation Enquires: Lyn Spokes 0412 544 455 You are welcome to attend these functions th
The 4 Sunday Service was conducted by Mary Miles. The New Testament reading was Matthew 17:1-9, which talked about the transfiguration of Jesus on top of a high mountain Peter, James and John were witnesses when a shining cloud overshadowed them and the voice of God declared: “This is my beloved Son with whom I am well pleased Listen to him” Mary also told the amazing story of how God miraculously answered prayer and saved her and her family when they were surrounded by fire on every side, while staying at the South Coast. 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 welcome to attend our Sunday service at 10am with a fun and safe kids’ space, and yes the coffee is always on!
It was great to see so many people at our ‘Walk-in Wednesday’ clothing and essentials giveaway And what a bonus not having to cook, the food was fantastic! Huge thanks to our Gen Life team for making it all happen
Subscribe to our weekly emails at wwwgenerationliferiverinacomau to stay up to date with church happenings and upcoming events
On a drive to Balldale recently, a friend spoke about the Brocklesby Mid-air collision A short time later, another friend and previous Librarian at Howlong suggested an article for the Grapevine about the event
I did a Google search and found d the following amazing story For those who have read or knew about this event, I hope the story is still interesting, for those who hadn’t, such as myself, be amazed at the ingenuity and resilience of these Australian airmen
On 29 September, 1940, a mid-air collision occurred over Brockelsby, NSW, Australia The accident was unusual in that the aircraft involved, two Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Avro Ansons of No 2 Service Flying Training School, remained locked together after colliding, and then landed safely The collision stopped the engines of the upper Anson, but those of the one underneath continued to run, allowing the aircraft to keep flying The navigators of both aircraft and the pilot of the lower Anson found that he was able to control the interlocked aircraft with his ailerons and flaps, and made an emergency landing in a nearby paddock All four crewmen survived the incident The upper Anson was repaired and returned to flight service; the lower Anson was used as an instructional airframe
The freak accident garnered news coverage around the world and cast a spotlight on the small town of Brockelsby In preventing the destruction of the Ansons Fuller was credited not only with avoiding possible damage to the town, but with saving approximately 40 thousand pounds (my typewriter doesn’t have the pound symbol), approximately $47 million in 2022 terms worth of military hardware
Both Ansons were repaired with the crew being transferred to various facilities Fuller was promoted to Sergeant after his successful landing, but also confined to barracks for fourteen days and docked seven day’s pay for speaking about the incident to newspapers without authorization He later received a commendation from the Australian Air Board for his presence of mind, courage and determination in landing the locked Ansons without serious damage
He died near Sale on 18 March, 1944 when he was hit by a bus while riding his bycycle th Such irony, to avoid harm or death in the courageous incident, only to die in such a fashion
Further details can be obtained by Google search of the incident
Veronica Husted
Howlong Historical Society
Sunday 19 October th
Donate your unwanted items or turn them into cash!
Refreshments & BBQ on the day
Operating Hours Mon-Thur 2pm Fri-Sat-Sun 12pm
1 Line the edge of the can with two layers of masking tape to avoid sharp edges
2 Paint the can in your choice of colours
3 Once paint is dry, use glue to attach ribbons to the bottom rim and a piece at the top for hanging
You will need:
Clean recycled can
Acrylic paint & paint brushes
Glue
Assorted ribbons, yarn or coloured paper
Optional embellishments like glitter, stickers, gemstones, sequins etc
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
As of the 29 August 2025, the license application for a package liquor bottle shop has been refused by NSW Gaming and Liquor This is open to an NCAT review by the applicant by the 23 September It would be safe to assume that the applicant will request this license review.
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The Statement of Risks and Potential Effects (5 February 2025) by the applicant is available to read on the NSW Gaming and Liquor website
The 64-page document details the low amount of alcohol related crime in the Howlong region, and justifies their position that a BWS will not increase this crime becuase packaged liquor is already accessible to the community.
The location of the BWS is only briefly discussed, sensitive facilities (aged care, church, pharmacy and medical centre) are not considered “ near ” the BSW, so unlikely to be affected
The statement details many positive impacts that the BWS may have to the community Improved shopping experience, modern-day expectations of a drive-through and the BWS loyalty program are some of the items listed as positive social and economic benefits to the Howlong community
The community concerns of traffic flow in Sturt Street have not been addressed, particularly in regards to the frequency of heavy vehicles that already use that road The statement suggests that the BWS will cause less traffic to other locations, implying that Howlong residents will no longer have to drive to Corowa or Albury to purchase their liquor, and this will result in reduced road usage
I highly recommend reading the Statement of Risks and Potential Effects to gain insight into the commerial corporate world
