THE RAILWAY HOTEL

Come and join us during our winter trading times. We will keep you warm with a range of specials and classic pub meals.

MONDAY - OPEN 4.00PM NO DINNER

TUESDAY - OPEN 4.00PM

DINNER FROM 6.00PM PARMA NIGHT EXTENDED PARMA MENU

WEDNESDAY - OPEN 4.00PM

DINNER FROM 6.00PM

FULL MENU AVAILABLE

THURSDAY - OPEN 4.00PM to be recorded playing the Last Post that was later streamed to students.

“We were able to continue our ANZAC service and Alan kept up his unbroken contribution,” Drew said.

Last week, Alan caught up with current school leaders Bridie Doyle, Pheobe Malone, Alyssa Boyd and Zarlie Featherby as they prepared for commemorative services on Monday and Tuesday.

Alan eagerly shared his love of music and remembrance with the senior students, an enduring part of his life.

He had his first lesson as a nine-yearold from the legendary Bob McCaskill, of Bendigo, a champion brass band conductor and footballer for Richmond and later coach of North Melbourne and Hawthorn.

McCaskill started bands in many country communities around central Victoria after his return from World War One.

“I joined because I was very keen. Started playing the euphonium that produces beautiful rich notes and then switched to the cornet when the band needed a solo cornet player,” he said. “Over the years we had brass bands at three different times in Boort. The last once finished in the 1970s ... like everything, it faded away.”

Alan was also noted in younger days as a key member of the local Church of Christ Choir.

And while the long-retired carpenter did not serve in war - an arm injury kept him at home in World War Two - Alan knows the special place the Last Post holds with old diggers.

“When it comes time for the Last Post, you realise that this is the time for remembrance. This helps me prepare to play,” he said.

On Tuesday, son of Boort David Wanger spoke of his service in Vietnam, based at the Nui-Dat main camp.

He recalled that after completing his 12 month’s tour he was flown back to Sydney where the planes always landed after midnight so that no one would be there as it Vietnam had become viewed as an unwelcome war.

David continued his six-year term at Puckapunyal as an instructor of national servicemen.

It was David’s speech and the reading by the four school leaders of names of Boort men killed in war that set the scene and context for Alan’s 2023 rendition of the Last Post.

The man Paul Haw describes as Boort RSL’s greatest support then stepped forward and sounded the ultimate musical tribute to those killed in war.

“And yes, there were again tears to be wiped away,” said Paul.

“After all these decades, our RSL services would just not be the same without Alan.

“Even if he only played half the notes, people would understand ... he’s a wonderful man who every year helps exservicemen and our community with respect.”

DINNER FROM 6.00PM STEAK’N’POT NIGHT

FRIDAY - OPEN MIDDAY

LUNCH FROM 12.00

LUNCHTIME SENIORS DAY

DINNER FROM 5.30PM

MEAT TRAY RAFFLE

FULL MENU AVAILABLE

SATURDAY - OPEN 4.00PM

DINNER FROM 5.30PM

SUNDAY - OPEN 4.00PM NO DINNER

A fine pub with 100 years of trading – supplying you with friendly service, cold beer, spirits & wine, great meals, restaurant, accommodation & bottle shop.

84 Godfrey Street, BOORT 03 5400 9650 railwayhotelboort

Korong Vale Flood Study

The next step in the Korong Vale Flood Study is ready for discussion.

Flood modelling maps have been produced, and the time is right to discuss mitigation options with the local community.

Come along to our drop-in-session:

Scully’s Korong Vale Hotel

Tuesday, May 2, at 3.30pm.

Come and take a look at the maps, talk mitigation options, and have your say about the future of your town.

For more information email owen.hayden@ nccma.vic.gov.au or call 03 5440 1823.

NETWORK DINNER

Wednesday 10th May

Supper Room

Inglewood Town Hall. 6p, for 6.30pm

2 Course meal $28 / Drinks and glasses

GUEST SPEAKER

TENAR DWYER

The theme is Black and White with a splash of colour

BOOKINGS TO SUE BROWN 54373258 or 040 919 8974

RSVP May 2 All welcome

ANNUAL and GENERAL MEETING

Will be held at BAC Club Rooms. 7.30pm Wednesday 10th May 2023. All past, present, and future members welcome.

Please submit agenda Items or questions to boortanglingclub@yahoo.com at least 14 days prior to hat date. Nominations for office bearers will be accepted prior to, or at the meeting.

Rod Stringer, Secretary

Boort Bowls Club

ANNUAL MEETING

Monday, 8th May, 2023, at 7.30pm ALL MEMBERS WELCOME.

Bring

IS NOW HIRING!

The Role is to manage the distribution and application of fertiliser, lime, gypsum and manures for Wheelhouse Group as required throughout the distribution area. Driving spreader trucks and maintaining equipment to ensure regular and reliable service. Wheelhouse AGnVET services clients across a considerable area with branches in Bridgewater, Dingee, Boort, Rochester. If you’re interested in the role available, please contact: Andrew Bodycoat | Branch Manager Mobile 0400 785 096 | Store 03 5437 3174 Email: andrewbodycoat@agnvet.com.au For full role description and online applications visit: www.agnvetservices.com.au

Careers at Loddon Shire

Loddon Shire Council is seeking applications for the following positions from highly motivated, enthusiastic, energetic and outcome focused individuals who want to make a di erence and help shape our future.

Early Childhood Educator – ref.J/212

 Part-time, permanent position

 Based at our Wedderburn Service

 Salary in line with the Early Education Employees Agreement 2020 Applications for the position above will be considered as they are received.

For further information, including a detailed position description and details on how to apply, please visit Council’s website www. loddon.vic.gov.au or contact Council’s Organisation Development Unit on (03) 5494 1200.