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Fischer speaks for vets at Warburton By Kath Gannaway Vietnam veteran Tim Fischer AC will be guest speaker at the 2017 Vietnam Veterans Day commemoration at Warburton on Sunday, 13 August. Mr Fischer’s military service came ahead of a highprofile political career in which he rose to leader of the National Party, Deputy Prime Minister in the Howard Government and, on retirement from parliament, Australian Ambassador to the Vatican. Called up in 1966, Mr Fischer served as a platoon commander and transport officer with the 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment before seeing active duty in South Vietnam in 1968-'69. Some 20 years later he served as Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs. In conjunction with the Yarra Valley Vietnam Veterans Association, the Yarra Valley community of RSL sub-branches have been sharing the hosting of their annual day of commemoration since 2004. Veterans from Yarra Glen, Healesville, Warburton, Upper Yarra, Mt Evelyn, Marysville, Croydon and Lilydale will be taking part this year. Warburton RSL president Lindsay Fisher said the War-
burton RSL and the YVVVA were pleased to have two excellent speakers in Tim Fischer and Casey MP and Federal Speaker of the House Tony Smith. He said the march got bigger each year, reflecting a changing attitude in terms of recognition of the role played, the sacrifice made and the ongoing legacy endured by Australia’s 60,000 Australian servicemen and women in Vietnam. The march will assemble at 10.10am at the Warburton football ground and head off at 10.40am, led by the Rats of Tobruk Pipe and Drum Band, through the town to the cenotaph for the service at 11am. There will be refreshments in the Mechanics Institute Hall for those taking part in the march and the YVVVA will run a free sausage sizzle for other community members. The Outer Eastern Melbourne Vietnam Veterans Association is hosting an afternoon of music featuring the Yarra River Band at the Alpine Retreat Hotel from 2pm to 5pm. Contact Lindsay Fisher on 5966 5118 or Dennis Reeves on 5966 2667 for more information.
Community Diary Writers and Rhythm Warm up on Friday, 11 August, with a complimentary cup of mulled wine and entertainment by an all Healesville cast of performers; singer/songwriter Doug Fudge, singer Chloe Sansom, reading by writer David Johnston, winter songs from Singing For Your Soul’s Sake. Hot chocolate and supper provided. BYO alcohol. $15 at the door at 7.30pm at Healesville Uniting Church (opposite Coles).
Farwell to Di Community members will have an opportunity to farewell former Healesville and Yarra Ranges councillor, Di Moore, at an afternoon tea at Badger Creek Hall on Saturday, 12 August, from 2pm to 4.30pm. Di is leaving Healesville after 40 years. Please take along a plate to share. Phone Kath on 0447 555 266 or Jeanette on 0407 308 316.
Warbling together Community singing group the ’Warblers’ meets every second Tuesday at 7.30pm at Warburton Primary School. $5-$10 suggested donation. All welcome! Phone Gai 0457 280 314 or Lucy 0405 061 078.
Tech troubles? Struggling with computers, iPads, digital devices and technology in general, join Tech HUB, Wednesday mornings 9.30am-12noon Seville Community House. Phone Cire 1300 835 235.
Daffodil Day. Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day stall will be held in Healesville on Thursday, 24 August in front of IGA, and on Friday 25 August at Healesville Walk. Volunteers are needed to assist on both days. Phone Beth 0407 801 491.
Healesville Library Workshops at Healesville Library include ‘Take Control of Your Energy Bills’ on Thursday, 24 August, and ‘Common Legal Issues’ on Wednesday, 30 August. Bookings 9800 6497.
Warburton Community Market The next Community Market at St Mary’s Warburton is on Saturday, 12 August, from 9am to 2pm. Variety of stalls. Phone Adella 0420 451 808.
Bonsai Tree Workshop Join Yarra Valley Bonsai Society and learn all about the art of bonsai. Comprehensive workshop in which you will create a small tree in a small pot to take home. Sunday 27 August, Bookings essential on 9730 2887 or email: ygdllc@bigpond.com.
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