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TATURA AREA COMMUNITY

Bulletin Volume 38, No. 5 - May 2022

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ANZAC DAY 2022 Full Story pg 4

See page 3 for article.

Photos courtesy of Kaye Watson

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YOU'RE ALL INVITED The Tatura Hospital and Parkvilla Ladies Auxiliary will be holding their AGM on Thursday, July 28 at 2 p.m., in St. Mary's Hall (Hogan Street, opposite the school) and we wish to invite all community members to join us then. So do come along, listen to our interesting guest speaker, John Kriesfeld, followed by an afternoon tea supplied by committee members. Hope to see you then. - Janice Dreyer, Treasurer

TATURA LAWN TENNIS CLUB Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Tatura Lawn Tennis Club will be held at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in the clubrooms Albert Street Tatura. The business to be conducted at the meeting will be: (a) to confirm the minutes of the last preceding annual general meeting; (b) to receive from the Committee reports upon the transactions of the Club during the last preceding financial year; (c) to elect officers of the club and ordinary members of the Committee; (d) to receive and consider the statement submitted by the Association in accordance with section 30 (3) of the Act. Matt Ashcroft, Secretary

CRAIG WALLACE Tatura local, Craig Wallis, has just released a five song EP. It's called, ‘The Gateway Album’.

COMING EVENTS MURCHISON TOOLAMBA FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB 82’ Premiership Reunion Past Players and Sponsors Day Saturday 4 June 2022 For more information contact Graeme Baker 0456 008 594

AND THE WINNERS ARE The Tatura Hospital and Parkvilla Ladies Auxiliary Mother's Day Raffle was a great success, raising $1,130, which will of course be put to good use. The first prize winner was Wendy Matarazzo, with Lyn Harrison taking home the second prize. We on the committee give sincere thanks for all who supported us by purchasing tickets. - Janice Dreyer, Treasurer

Book Reviews

TATURA STEAM ENGINE Thank you to the members of the community who came forward with thoughts and ideas re the steam engine. Thanks also to the Tatura Steering Committee for their support. Unfortunately, we missed out on any funding this time. We will try other options and hope it does not take another 20 years to find a new home. Steam Engine Committee

RAFFLE WINNER Moyola Lodge Auxiliary would like to sincerely thank all those who supported our recent Easter raffle. Congratulations to the winner Narelle Stather. All proceeds go towards supporting the lifestyle of residents at Moyola Lodge.

WITH KERRY…

Devotion by Chris Hammer Hanne Nussbaum is a child of nature. She would rather run wild in the forest than conform to the limitations of womanhood. In her village of Kay, Hanne is friendless and considered an oddity … until she meets Thea. The Nussbaums are Old Lutherans, bound by God’s Law and at odds with their King’s order for reform. Forced to flee religious persecution, the families of Kay board a crowded, diseaseriddled ship bound for the new colony of South Australia. In the face of brutal hardship, the beauty of whale song enters Hanne’s heart, along with the miracle of her love for Thea. I have read Hannah Kent’s previous two novels and really enjoyed them. However, I struggled with Devotion. I couldn’t quite get the gist of it at times. The writing is quite, shall I say ‘flowery’. In fact, I think I’d rather have had my wisdom teeth pulled than have had to read that book. As I always say though, that is only my view and other readers may love it. Kerry

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MURCHISON HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPENING OF EXHIBITION

A very happy occasion was enjoyed by over 100 people when Lizzie’s Legacy was officially opened on Saturday 7th May. The pottery and art on display are on loan from family and friends, are a wonderful collection, and beautifully crafted. Just to look at them makes you feel happy and spontaneously makes you smile – the pieces are brightly coloured and cheerful, very different to the traditional brown pottery jug that might come to mind when one thinks of pottery.

The Exhibition is open every day from 10am – 3pm until Sunday 22nd May at Murchison Heritage Centre, 4 Stevenson Street, Murchison. After that it will be open on weekends until Queen’s Birthday weekend – details nearer the time as to the exact opening hours over the following weekends will be published on our website: http:// murchisonhistoricalsociety.wordpress.com Kay Ball, Murchison & District Historical Society Inc.

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OPEN DAYS FOR EVERYONE! Tatura Primary School welcomes you to visit our school for a tour. Tuesday 24 May 2022 Thursday 2 June 2022 Student leaders will take you on a tour of our wonderful school. Arrive any time between 9:30am and 1pm. INFORMATION NIGHT for Foundation 2023

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Wednesday 1 June 2022 At 7pm Meet the staff in our Foundation ‘Village’

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TATURA RSL Tatura RSL were very pleased to host Anzac Day Commemoration Services on April 25, free of the Covid compliances and restrictions. It felt freedom has now returned and was very liberating. The Dawn Service Commemoration was conducted at the Pvt Robert Mactier VC Memorial Gardens by Tatura RSL President, Mr. Robin Fairchild. After the laying of wreaths, RSL member Mary Coad recited, ‘Flanders Fields.’ The Dawn Service Commemoration was attended by approximately 200 people. At the conclusion, a traditional ‘Gun Fire’ breakfast was prepared and offered by the Tatura Lions Club. For attendance at the 11am Main Service, many people first assembled at the Civic Halls Complex for the march down Hogan Street, past the saluting base and to the previously mentioned Memorial Gardens. The Tatura Police vehicle led the parade followed by bag pipes from G.V Pipes and Drums, Army Cadets, Tatura’s RSL & Service members, the Fire Brigade, SES, Football and Netball Clubs, Guides, Scouts, Sacred Heart and Tatura Primary Schools. An estimated 400 people were present at the 11am Service. The weather was superb. Many people participated in the 11am Main Commemoration Service proceedings. The M.C. and RSL member Glenys Eberle welcomed everyone and called for the laying of wreaths of which there were many. Several speakers took part, including Tatura RSL President and veteran Mr. Robin Fairchild, Guest speaker Rebecca Hamilton, a local and currently a serving member of the armed services attached to the 3rd Combat Support Services Battalion, Royal Australian Ordinance Corp. Laravack Barracks,

Townsville. Rebecca, in uniform, who was a flag bearer and who also marched in the Anzac parade, delivered an outstanding speech. Another guest speaker was Deputy Mayor Anthony Brophy. Rev. Simba Musvemhir from ‘All Saints Church’ led the service into prayer, Veronica Dowell RSL member recited ‘The Anzac Requiem,’ Wendy Lovell M.P also spoke. The Turaton choir sang ‘We are Australian,’ always a proud and moving song at ceremonial occasions. Others participating included the Army Cadets, George Ferguson on audio, Sarah Clack the bugler, Vice President Garth McMahon for conducting the parade and taking charge of the Australian Flag for ‘The Last Post and Rouse.’ Thank you also to the Tatura Police who led the parade. The Tatura RSL thank COGS ground staff who presented our Pvt Robert Mactier VC Memorial Gardens in an excellent condition as always and the Tatura Lions Club for their catering expertise. The Tatura RSL wants to particularly acknowledge G.V. Pipes and Drums for their association with the Tatura RSL Anzac Day Service for over 50 years. Thank you on behalf of the Tatura RSL, to all those participants (and any others I have missed, for which I apologize) who have assisted to make this Commemoration in 2020 a memorable one. At the conclusion, RSL members and guests enjoyed light refreshment in the Senior Citizens Club Rooms, provided by our RSL ladies and friends. The Tatura RSL thank all those who donated to the Veterans Welfare Donation Tin, on the Lions Club catering table. Lest we forget. - Mal. Watts

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REMEMBERING HENDERSYDE Along the railway line about halfway between Tatura and Toolamba, there was once an area known as Hendersyde. Among those who have lived in the vicinity, the name is still occasionally used to refer to a local or to pinpoint a locality. Progress in the area ramped up originally when, in 1893, the locals banded together to build the ‘Toolamba Public Hall’ on the corner of the presently named Downer and Pogue roads. Being the only hall in the Toolamba district, it proved very useful and popular. There was a strong move in 1914 by people nearer, or in, the township to have the hall moved there, but the local community resisted, and the project failed. Next came a plan to have a railway siding installed close to the hall. Mr Jim Henderson led a strong group of farmers and orchardists in a successful bid for a train stop. Statistics indicated that there were fifty houses and 600 acres of orchard within three kilometres of the site. The siding was built in 1926 although a raised platform never eventuated. A small shelter was provided along with a flag to stop the motor train by day and a kerosine lamp by night. The siding was named after Mr Henderson. It was used frequently for about thirty years. During 1956 when all our roads became impassable due to record rainfall, we used the train for many weeks to go shopping in Tatura. On vacant land beside the hall, clay tennis courts were developed in 1925 and a team ‘Hendersyde Tennis Club’ was formed. They won the Tatura and District Wilson Cup Competition in 1931. A fascinating incident is recalled regarding two team members, Mary Lockwood and Eric Hall who were engaged to be married. Mary lost her engagement ring while playing a match on the courts. Unfortunately, it was never found despite extensive searches and still lies somewhere in the vicinity of those former tennis courts. The club folded around 1940 when courts were built in the township. A postal service was extended to Hendersyde in 1927. Although officially known as Hendersyde, it was located at Mr B. Robins’ home about two kilometres away. The service was discontinued in 1950. Fire destroyed the hall, by now often referred to as the Hendersyde Hall, in November 1938. As a small boy, I watched from our home as the building was totally consumed. The one acre on which it stood was sold to Mr Charlie Jenkins (neighbour) for $20 in 1961. The proceeds of the estate were divided between the Toolamba West Progress Association and the Toolamba Memorial Hall, and they each received $700. - Brian Williams

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BRINGING HOPE IN TOUGH TIMES The All Saints Tatura church building and hall was closed on March 24. It will remain closed to parishioners and the community until Government and Diocese restrictions associated with the coronavirus pandemic are lifted. Many school halls, church buildings, cathedrals and other places where people meet to worship are empty. In my 16 years of church ministry in different contexts, I have always begun each Sunday by thanking God for the opportunity and freedom to meet together. I never once thought that this would change in a peaceful democratic country like Australia. These are exceptional times. Tori and Alessia Whilst I understand the absolute necessity to protect one another from COVID-19 and ‘flatten the curve’, it is still extraordinary and unsettling to know that at a time when people In April, members at Emerald Bank Leisure Complex are met afraid, frustrated, worried and lookingfor forlunch and to view the Loel Thomson Clothing Collection, now housed in answers, our church doors are shut. And yet…the Museum of Vehicle Evolution. The Collection has been transferred from Bulleen. our church community remains active. Our The Rodney Branch has made a delivery of donated to the Cottage message of hope in Christ and our goods love for By the Sea. Thiscommunity included toiletries and other practical items. is being spread in new ways. AllThe Cottage by the Sea, at Queenscliff, has been a charityfor forour children since 1890. It our parishioners are praying families provides a holiday at the beach for disadvantaged children, and friends, our church, our town, our nationoffering fun and inspiration.and the world. The leaders of our pastoral The theme of the Juniors’ meeting in May wasinsewing. The girls enjoyed care groups call and check on assigned making and decorating heart-shaped mini cushions to week, give tototheir mothers members of the congregation every on Mothers’ Day. Former now see how theymember, are and ifAleina, they need anylives help.inAsQueensland. She attended the herof grandmother themeeting, Minister,asI she alsowas callvisiting a number different Lorraine Secomb for Easter. parishioners each week to offer pastoral care and prayer. In June, the Juniors will be working on their knitting skills. Every Sunday we upload an audioBeatrice and Greaves transcript of the sermon to our website (https:// allsaintstatura.org.au/sermon/). We also produce a weekly newsletter which includes encouraging news, stories and photos from parishioners spending their days at home. For those at home with kids or grandkids, we put together a weekly ‘Little Saints’ kids pack which includes a kids bible teaching and some simple crafts to do as a family at home. The sermon, newsletter and kids pack are emailed to the congregation and for those who do not have internet access, is printed and left in letterboxes.

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Over the Easter weekend, George Ferguson and All leading brand available I placed artwork by onetyres of our parishioners, Kate Peachey, on display outside the church Passenger, Tractor & Implement Tyres building along with three crosses. The portraits 4WDJesus’ - ATV - Mower captured journey to the Tyres cross and his resurrection. We chose to put up this display Supply, Fit, Balance & Alignments to help our community reflect on the true Suspension - Brakes - Exhausts meaning of Easter; the sacrifice that Jesus made dying the farm cross towork reconcile people Ononsite to God. Many people doing their regular daily Oneexercise stop shop for ALL your tyre needs in Tatura walked past the building and saw the paintings and crosses. **Fishing supplies also available** Yes, the church building may be closed but Service Centre as the bells ring each Sunday morning, please know that the church community are still here 105 ROSS STREET, TATURA VIC 3616 in Tatura, praying for you and believing we will come through this together. email: waterwheeltyres@gmail.com - Rev Simba Musvamhiri

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MURCHISON PRIMARY QUIZ SCHOOL Students at Murchison Primary answers have been getting into AFL this term, thanks to AFL Goulburn Murray’s football clinic program. In small

groups, 1c – Tonystudents Lockettin all year levels have done drills, practised skills and had a wholeSouth lot ofAmerica fun. Each session runs for an hour, enabling students 2a – Andes, in –each grade get a healthy amount of exercise and education about 3b Ottawa the– game. are thankful our students get these great opportunities 4d GeorgeWe Orwell throughout 5a – Emeraldthe year! - Elly French 6b – Vines 7c – Tchaikovsky 8c – Signs and Symbols 9c – 2 (Phobos and Deimos) 10b – Baby

Scoring. 0–2. Struggle Street. Don’t feel too bad. In order for people to live on Bland Street, somebody has to be worse than that and I’m sorry to say that’s you. On the other hand, if you had guessed (c) for every answer you would have gotten four correct so perhaps you were just unlucky. 3-5. Bland Street. The majority of the population fall into this category. After all, average is both normal and safe. If you stand out from the crowd you become a tall poppy and we know what happens to them so rejoice in your ordinariness. 6-7. Above Average (sort of). Well done on another abnormal performance. If you were normal you would have been living on Bland Street and being called unexceptional. So, according to the Oxford dictionary, you are exceptional, irregular and deviating from type. Ask your friends if that sounds like you. 8-9. Smarty Pants. Excellent. Congratulations! You’re smarter than 95% of the population. Whether you choose to believe statistic is up to you. Oh, you do believe it. I thought you might. However, it also means you’re not as smart as 5%. Oh, I see. You don’t believe that particular statistic. 10. Genius. Every question correct! Go you! Lucky for you it was multiple choice because there were a couple you weren’t too sure about, weren’t there? However, you now have a month to bask in the glory by asking other people how they did on the quiz. SUDOKU No. 49

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LET’S GET A PUPPY

Puppy Love So, you are thinking about getting a puppy. Who doesn’t love puppies, right? Well, this time I’m going to talk about some of the hurdles you can expect and, sometimes, the unexpected. Why? Because the shelters and pounds are full of six months to two year old dogs that have been surrendered because the owners couldn’t handle the behavioural issues of these dogs or found they just didn’t have the time for them.

The first thing I say to people that are thinking of getting a pup is that if you don’t have time and the commitment to have a newborn human baby in your home, then you probably don’t have time for a puppy. The term you reap what you sow is just so very true when it comes to raising a pup. Of course, traits differ somewhat from breed to breed but if you are prepared for the worst, there is less likelihood of unexpected surprises. Firstly, there are the teeth! Razor sharp puppy teeth. Puppies bite and chew! Like babies, everything goes in their mouth. Hands, furniture, shoes, wood, rocks the lot. Puppies’ teeth just like human babies but they do it from pretty much two weeks to when their adult teeth come through which is around eight to ten months. Now if you are getting a larger breed, that’s an awful lot of jaw power by that time. I’ve seen entire doors and door frames destroyed in no time at all. Apart from the chewing, there is the eating. Rocks, socks, gloves, toys, anything. If you are not constantly watching your pup, the vet bills will pile up. Crate training your pup from day dot is a

ROTARY TAURA SCHOLARSHIP The Bruce Anderson Scholarship is now available for first year University Students from Tatura and surrounding districts for University studies in 2022. A one thousand dollar grant is available to assist a student with living expenses while studying. Dr Bruce Anderson (1936 - 2009) was a vet in the Tatura district for thirtyfive years, serving the rural communities in both private practice and in the public service. He also served the community as an active member and passionate supporter of Rotary Tatura. Rotary Tatura is encouraging all first-year university students from Tatura and the surrounding districts, including Mooroopna, Kyabram, Murchison and Rochester, to apply for this scholarship. Selection is based on all

the following criteria: financial need, academic merit and record of community involvement. The application procedure is reasonably simple, requiring proof of enrolment in a first-year degree course, a resume with VCE results and three references. The Scholarship is awarded mid-year after the successful student has completed their mid-year examinations. The closing date for applications is 20 June 2022. More information and application forms is available from Rotarians Sam Lolicato: sj.lolicato@gmail.com ph 0400 920 467 Frank Mattea: frankmattea@bigpond.com

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great idea so that when you are busy, the pup is out of harms way. It’s also very important for your pup to learn to be on its own without stress or fear. If they don’t learn that early, then you run the risk of separation anxiety in the future. Having said that, it doesn’t mean that your pup can stay in the crate for long periods. That has the potential to create a whole lot of behavioural and physical issues. Just like babies, puppies need mental stimulation and appropriate physical exercise. Generally, the larger the breed, the more careful you need to be with what type of exercise the pup does. Their bones are soft, their joints aren’t fully formed, and they can potentially carry a lot of weight very early. Probably the biggest issue you will face will be the balance between critical early exposure to the world and keeping pup safe till it is fully vaccinated. The medical profession will tell you that in order to keep your pup safe, it must not go out till fully vaccinated at 16 weeks. The behavioural profession will tell you that it is critical that your pup is exposed to all types of things in the world from 8 weeks or you run the risk of long term behavioural issues. The challenge is to find as safe as possible middle ground. I, personally, make a point of showing my pup at least one new thing or situation every day from the day it comes home. Whether it be going for a short drive in the car which ends in something good happening, hearing different noises, smells, places. Meeting different animals, people etc. The trick here is to firstly and most importantly, not allow your pup to get scared, hurt or overly stressed. All events must end in a good place. Any adverse situations at this stage, have the potential to become issues later in life, just as much as not having had the experiences in the first place. All of this is hugely time consuming. “I will get to it tomorrow” is just not going to cut it. Think of it this way. What a human baby learns of confidence and the ways of the world in two years, a puppy learns in its first 16 weeks. In my opinion, this is the most critical stage of development and if you can’t commit to it, please consider getting an older dog. If you are an inexperienced handler and you come up against an issue that you are not sure of, please reach out to a professional trainer immediately. Its important not to wait. What may be able to be resolved with some good timely advice, may become a “deal breaker” issue if left. Be prepared for the development stages! Just like human youngsters, your pup will go through stages. They will throw tantrums; they will conveniently forget what they have been taught. They will rebel. Stay calm! Just like a child, you will need to redirect them and re focus them. Again, good trainer on your side will probably be one of the best investments you will ever make. If you are not sure what to do, don’t muddle through. It probably won’t end well. A six month old pup is thinking faster than a two year old child! If I haven’t scared you off getting a pup by now, then you may just be ok! The upside of a pup is watching them develop, learn and bond with you. It is a wonderful experience! Cheers for now Marie.

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GOULBURN VALLEY WEST GROUP CWA

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The Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) is the largest international organization for both rural and urban women, and each year on or around 29, women worldwide celebrate ACWW’s international network by joining together to ‘Walk the World’. The money raised helps fund projects worldwide in countries less fortunate than Australia in the following areas: literacy, health education, water and sanitation and many other areas of need. Members of The GV West Group of CWA met at the SAM carpark in Shepparton and walked around the lake and surrounds (with banner in hand) to raise money on behalf of ACWW. Judy Luscombe from Mooroopna Branch made the impressive banner which certainly drew attention to the walkers, as many of the public stopped to ask what the banner meant and why the group of ladies were walking. After the walk they had a look around SAM followed by morning tea in the café. The organisers, Jenny Goonan and Della Metzke (Group President and Group Secretary), GV West Group Members were taken aback as several diners in the café came over to them and donated money, saying what a wonderful organisation CWA was. One walker even went home as he didn’t have any money Accepting Instructions in on him and came back with a generous donation. Several hundred dollars was raised. • Wills & Estates On the following Sunday, CWA members from the • Powers of Attorney both Enduring Group attended CWA Sunday, which is held on & Medical the first Sunday in May and at churches of various • Property and Conveyancing denominations. Doreen Napier of Sheridan Branch • Notary Public organised the day starting with a church service at St Andrews Anglican Church in Kyabram, • General Legal Advice followed by morning tea, a visit to the Fauna • Secure document storage available Park and then lunch at the Kyabram Club. A very enjoyable day. The next date on the CWA calendar is the State ~ Over 40 years experience ~ Annual General Meeting and State Conference on Personal Service • Reasonable Fees May 27 and 28 which will be held in the Victoria Pavilion, Melbourne Showgrounds. Up to 500 CWA Lipshut women from all over Victoria attend the conference with delegates from each local CWA branch, a Now at 6 Francis Street Tatura chance to catch up with friends from all over the Mailing Box 211, Tatura, 3616 Oﬃce: 5824 1503 state and to join in the conference activities. geoﬀ@lipshutlaw.com.au Mobile anytime: 0417 134 929 - Janice Barrette, Publicity Officer

Page 8 - TATURA AREA BULLETIN, May 2022 The financial report presented by Phil Boyd to members at the meeting, showed a strong balance and a profitable season. Outgoing Chairman John Crilly reported that it was a most successful year financially and operationally and thanked all those who had assisted in the operations of the club. Crilly went on to mention that the completion of the second year of the player merger of Tatura Bowls Club and Hill Top Club for Goulburn Valley pennant has reaped rewards and bodes well for the future. Success with the premiership for Midweek Division 1 and playing finals for Weekend Division 1 has been a wonderful achievement. He envisages additional success in the future. A tabled agenda item was put to the members to gauge the ongoing support for the continuation of the pennant merger between the Tatura and Hill Top Clubs and it was unanimous from members that the pennant merger continues. One of the challenges that all clubs appear to be facing and that the members need to recognise, is declining membership in all sports, including bowls. The New Committee

TATURA BOWLS CLUB AGM The Tatura Bowls Club's Annual General Meeting has the following incoming board elected with some new faces taking on executive roles with the club. Incoming President Terry Gale has taken on the Chairman's role, Jason Jones Administration and Kirsten Crilly Financial with four of the directors from the previous year in Phil Boyd, John Attwood, Jason Carter and Col Johnson serving again as Directors.

Congratulations were extended to all club members who achieved success in local club events. Other positions elected at the AGM were Match committee Keith Smith, Mark Spencer and Seth Tziros, Greenkeepers Jason Carter and John Evans, 60 and Over Paul Belcher and Charles Lawson, Welfare officer Faye Attwood, Delegates to GMBR Phil Boyd and Col Johnson, Scratchmaster Peter LeSueur and Handicapper Phil Boyd. Life memberships were bestowed upon John Attwood and Freda Clement. Positions yet to be filled include Publicity Officer and Tournament Secretary. - John Crilly

GV TREE GROUP Kunzea Pauciflora

One of about 30 species of Kunzea in Australia, the Mt Melville Kunzea, like most Kunzea is a small bushy shrub which grows to only a metre in height. This species is moderately frost hardy and grows best in our mild climate. It prefers a moist but well drained soil. Kunzea Pauciflora makes a good understory as it copes well with some shade. Expect masses of pink flowers in spring that will attract birds and insects to your garden. Give them a light prune after flowering to prevent them from becoming straggly. Growing Kunzea in groups will produce quite a

spectacular site in spring. They are a great plant for a rockery or similar area. It can even be grown in a pot or pruned into a low-level hedge. Planting a few of these perennials will give you years of colour in your garden. The weather has been fantastic for planting trees and our customers have taken full advantage. Our plants are disappearing quickly so if you are thinking of planting some trees or shrubs don’t leave it too much longer or you’ll miss out. Good growing Ash

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TATURA PROBUS CLUB Our meeting held on April 28 was well attended and very interesting, the theme being ‘All about ANZAC’. Michael Shay read ‘The Diary of a Soldier’, and Adrian Barry read an untitled poem, found by chance in a trunk in an attic, which was particularly moving. The members were caught up in the emotions portrayed by Michael and Adrian. Our guest speaker was Tony O’Callaghan from Pine Lodge, son of Margaret who was a Mactier, and the great nephew of Tatura’s war hero Pte Robert Mactier VC. Tony’s grandfather William Angus and Robert were brothers. Robert was born in Tatura on May 17, 1890 and was the seventh of ten children. He attended Tatura State School and later worked on family farms. In September 2018, Tony and his daughter Anika decided to attend the commemoration of the liberation of Perrone in France. They went first to Rome and Paris and then to Perrone. The people there gave them a wonderful welcome and the celebration was something they will never forget. They experienced a great deal of pride as you can imagine. Pte Robert Mactier VC received the Victoria Cross for conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty and was only 28 years of age when he lost his life, a true hero. The statue of Pte Robert Mactier VC in the Memorial Gardens in Tatura is a wonderful tribute to him. Well done Tony, your sense of pride in your great uncle shone through, which was truly deserved, when you spoke to us. Ann Tee thanked Tony on behalf of the Club. The trip to Mansfield on April 21 was a wonderful day. They took in the Museum, viewing the early making of the film, ‘The Man from Snowy River’ and then to see the Mansfield Women’s Felt Mural, an outstanding work of art. They also visited the historical Railway Station, well worth a visit. After lunch they went to the Zoo where they strolled around seeing the animals, the Meerkats were especially appealing. Everyone agreed the day was quite outstanding. If you are interested in joining our club, please contact President Betty Smith on 0408 329 686. You will be warmly welcomed. - Barb Halliwell

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CAN YOU PLEASE EXPLAIN THIS TO ME? by Ma Merle

Shop after shop we traipsed around until my feet hurt. The whole thing was becoming quite ridiculous. “No, we need to get the right shade of blue, Merle,” Garry insisted as if he was some kind of expert on shades of blue and dressing for a wedding. “Surely any blue will do and most of those last shops we went to had blues that seemed just right Garry. And my feet hurt,” I said sounding a bit like a small child sooking. Garry shook his head. “No love, the blue has to be just right. I really want those eyes of yours to shine on the big day.” I pursed my lips in annoyance. “How dare he be so interested in my eyes,” I thought. “Well, you just worry about your own eyes Garry,” I replied peevishly. I realised that made no real sense, but I didn’t have a better comeback at that point, and my feet were really starting to hurt. Surely blue is blue. “Of course, Merle, of course,” replied Garry quickly. I could not tell if he was appeasing me or being considerate. As I trudged into the seventh shop, I was privately hoping they had a blue that caught the colour of my eyes so that we could just buy a jolly outfit and I could then go home and put my feet up. To my surprise, they had outfits that seemed perfect. Even I was impressed. We looked quite lovely and Garry was so very pleased with himself. The very next day Agnes made me go shopping again. It was the absolute last thing I felt like doing but as the caring friend that I am, I suffered through another day on my poor feet as I traipsed behind her feeling thoroughly bored. Agnes was full of enthusiasm and delight as we looked in every nook and cranny of the copious shops we went into. “I just really want to get Fred something special for our wedding day. You know something that says I really care about him,” she gushed.

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“It must be nice to love someone that much,” I thought to myself, “but then again, it’s also a bit of a drag really.” I had no intention of it ever happening to me again. I mean, I did love my dearly departed husband but that was so long ago that I don’t ever think about having a special person to care about. It means I’m as free as the wind and can do whatever I like. Apart from following Agnes around shops of course. “Oh Merle, I can’t bear to leave without this!” Agnes suddenly exclaimed. “Look at it. Do you know how much Fred would love that?” The actual answer was no. Of course I did not know how much Fred or anyone for that matter would ‘love’ an inanimate object? No, I did not know. “Very much,” I agreed weakly. Agnes shook her head sadly. “Oh, I will have to wait until next week to buy it when I get my pension. I do so hope it is still here. I just know it will be just perfect for him.” She grabbed me by the arm. “Anyway, let’s go and have some cake, Merle. All this walking around has made me quite hungry.” “What didn’t make Agnes hungry?” I thought. It is a wonder she is not the size of a house the amount of cake she eats. I am sure she misses out on other meals just so she can eat cake. So, off we went, ate our cake and then parted ways. However, as I was walking back to my car, I started to worry that the gift might be sold by the time Agnes returned the following week, so I went in and purchased it for her, hoping to surprise her with it next week. Later that week, I went down with the flu and did not see Agnes for several days. She then phoned me, very distressed about her wonderful gift for Fred being sold and now what would she do? I was a little miffed that all she cared about was Fred’s gift and not my wellbeing. I could have been on death’s door for all she cared so I did not mention that I had grabbed the gift for her in case she missed out. That will teach her

to be selfish I thought to myself. Once I was up and moving around again Agnes popped in with home-made soup, casseroles and date loaf. I asked why she had not inquired into my health or visited me, but she said that as it was so close to her wedding day, she could not risk becoming unwell and looking pale and sickly as a bride. I felt a bit mean so I told her that I had a surprise for her and showed her the gift I had purchased so she could give it to Fred. “Oh Merle,” she cried as she hugged me, forgetting all about catching any residual germs that I may have still had. “You are truly the best friend I could ever ask for. I was so upset and have been looking everywhere for something special for Fred but just could not find anything I loved as much as this.” Once again, I pondered the love of an inanimate object but then Agnes had always been a little strange, so I suppose it made sense to her. “I hope you like all of the food I made for you Merle,” she continued with a beaming smile. “You are so kind and deserving.” “Yes, I am sure I will love it Agnes and thank you for being such a caring friend to me.” What is it that makes a friendship special? Why does a connection occur between two people who are so very different? Can someone please explain? Anyone?

THE BIGGEST MORNING TEA The Biggest Morning Tea for Breast Cancer was held in the Moyola Gardens community hall, Tatura, on May 3. The guest speaker was Anne Finlay. About 62 people attended and a total of $1017 was raised. A big thank you to everyone for their generous support and, also a big thank you to those who helped to organise this morning tea. Thanks to Suzanne Milne who organised the event - Bas Van Den Ende

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MURCHISON TOOLAMBA FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB The MTFNC is holding a forty-year reunion of the 1982 premiership teams and is looking for past players, club members and committee members to help celebrate. In 1982 the Murchison Football Club won the seniors and seconds and were runner up in the thirds after going through the season undefeated. Selected sides were, Seniors: B. M Grant, T Griffen, R Stammers HB. P Deane, D Freer, Peter Cantlin C. W Clarke, N Green (coach), Jeff Guilfoyle HF. M Elliot, M Jennings, C Thomas F. K Evans, P Ewart, S Calleri Foll. J Ewart, P Witten Rover. Mick Cantlin Inter. A Crawford, G Polkinghorne Seconds: B. Larry Jackson, Shane Flynn, H Perez HB. C Scouler, A McGee, Tom Feehan C. Greg Bathman, O Flynn, G Durston HF. J Sudholtz, D Hargraves, M Dwyer F. G Phelan, P Freeman, A Clement Foll. A Hillgrove, B Finnegan Rover. A Pogue Inter. G Guilfoyle, N Smith Thirds were selected from: G Wright, M Gale, R Bathman, S McCarty, N Ferguson, S Wright, S Revell, C Willis, C Chant, P Milne (VC), P Smith, S Holmes (DVC), D Sessions (Capt), R Hillgrove, S Bond, C Dunlop, R Harrison, D O’Connor, J Kennedy, S McCauley, C Anderson, J Cloggie, W Kimmorley, P Harrison, A Kenyon. The MTFNC is currently in a very strong position with plenty of juniors competing strongly in all grades. This is mainly due to the 1982 players and family’s loyalty to the club over 2 and 3 generations. The celebrations take place on Saturday 4 June 2022. Graeme Baker says that they would love to see as many attend the celebrations as possible as it is Sponsor’s Day and Past Players Day. Celebrations include afternoon tea at the football, dinner at the East Murchison Pub and Sunday breakfast at the football club. For further information contact Graeme Baker on 0456 008 594

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HARSTON CWA The Harston CWA Branch now meet at the Tatura Lawn bowls club room at 10.30am on the second Monday of each month. The past two years have been difficult to say the least, but our ladies are slowly making their way back to the fellowship we all have for each other. We were so pleased to see Mrs. Marie Wright after her move into Tatura, Marie had been unwell but she looked great. On our sick list is Mrs. Mary McGrath who lives in Mooroopna, Mary is back home recovering, we wish her a speedy recovery. A couple of our members Mrs. Margaret Donaldson and Mrs. Irene Gale are taking it easy; our thoughts are always with them. Our recent meeting day started with a lovely cup of Tea or Coffee, with some light fluffy Cupcakes made by Mrs. Josie Watson who travels from the outer Kyabram area, and always brings some fresh eggs for the trading table. There’s always so much chatter, Mrs. Glenys Eberle has to ring her bell to start the meeting on time. Although coming from CWA Sheridan to Harston many years ago it was a lovely change to be able to chat more so, than follow the rules of the meeting. Mrs. Margaret Chance presented all of the ladies with a small bouquet of flowers as Mother’s day was on the previous Sunday. How spoilt are we by Margaret and fortunate to have her. The monthly competition was a colourful coaster, First place was Margaret Chance with a coaster of Cows she had purchased from the Tatura Newsagent. Second was Mrs. Lucy Harper and third going to Mrs. Freda Clement. The monthly branch raffle was won by Mrs. Fay Alexander, who was very pleased to win. The monthly flower bloom, first place went to Mrs. Freda Clement, second place Mrs. Marilyn Pell with a chrysanthemum (which her Husband Robert was sent to pick) and third to Mrs. Glenys Eberle. Harston branch hosted the Goulburn Valley Group Craft on Wednesday with an example of how to do ‘Dot to Dot’ with Mrs. Merle Krause and how to make a ‘money tree out of notes when looking to give’ by a friend of Harston and daughter of Glenys, Ms. Rhonda Eberle. The next meeting is 13th June 2022, with the branch competition being “Any Broach” it may be a colourful broach, perhaps a family heirloom, maybe just one you treasure, like your friends. Yours in CWA Friendship, Mrs. Marilyn Pell

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TATURA MENS SHED The Tatura Men’s Shed is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am. Don’t forget the Tuesday lunches. Drop in for a chat and a cuppa on these days.

TATURA PRIMARY SCHOOL At Tatura Primary School, we have enjoyed the sun, the friends, the learning and the chance to work safely at school all year!!! From paying our respects at the ANZAC Day Parade to celebrating successes at our House Sports and the Cross Country Runthe children have had many opportunities to Achieve Together. We look forward to welcoming visitors and prospective families to our Open Days and Foundation Information Night soon. See our advertisement in this edition of the Bulletin.

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IT’S TIME TO RUG UP Yvonne O’Connell (GV Community Energy)

Do you know that space heating typically accounts for 37% of the average household’s energy use? Ensuring that your house is well-insulated and airtight is an important investment to consider. Paying attention to building orientation, shading and draft sealing are equally important for reducing energy consumption while still making your house as comfortable as possible. Insulation Insulation is essential for keeping your home warm in winter and cool in summer. An oftenforgotten element of this is draft proofing; sealing gaps around windows and doors is critical, even for well-insulated houses. This combination of draft-proofing and insulation will help achieve year-round comfort as well as reduced energy costs and thus reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The performance of insulation products is expressed in its so-called “R value”. The higher the R value, the higher the level of insulation. This means that the house will maintain a comfortable internal temperature for longer periods without having to start either the heater or the air conditioner. The maximum amount of insulation that can be installed in an existing home is often constrained by the building construction type and access to the roof cavity, wall cavity, and underfloor areas. For the Tatura region, the recommended level of insulation is generally R4.0 in ceilings and R 2.5 for walls and under floor areas. Higher R value insulation is not recommended as the insulation can retain too much summer heat and this will slow the overnight cooling process (purging). Different types of insulation can be used. Bulk insulation contains pockets of air within a thick material blanket which slows the transfer of heat. Reflective insulation material reflects heat back to where it came from and, if double sided, will re-radiate very little heat on the opposite side. Composite insulation consists of bulk insulation with a reflective surface. Insulation should be installed carefully, following the product specifications, to optimise performance and reduce the risk of condensation or fire. It is important to fully cover the area to be insulated. For example, if insulation only cover 95% of a ceiling area, the insultation performance is reduced by 50%. In 2017, GV Community Energy surveyed 1,032 homes in the GV region and found 70% had such poor insulation coverage in the roof cavity that the insulation was mostly ineffective It is advisable to engage professional insulation installers due to specific installation techniques for different products, buffer distances around electrical appliances and dangers of working in the roof cavity which usually has poor air quality, potentially extreme heat, and exposure to electrical circuits. For insulation to be effective, it should work in conjunction with good passive design principles. For the Tatura region this means having summer shade on east and west facing

sides of the house to prevent unwanted earlymorning and late-afternoon summer heat gain. This can be achieved by using retractable vertical awnings or fixed vertical louvers on the outside of the house, which, when adjusted at the correct angle, will provide summer shade and allow winter sun to pass through onto the east and west facing walls and windows. Verandas and eves provide little summer shade on these sides of the house. Fixed (near horizontal) awnings on the north facing side can provide both summer shade and winter sun exposure onto walls and windows. The first step in creating a comfortable living environment in the home would be to prevent summer sun to hit walls and windows. This should be done before money is spent on sealing drafts and improving ceiling and/or wall insulation Overnight purging of unwanted summer heat in the house is easily achieved with a routine of opening windows after sunset and closing them in early morning. Glazing Another way to improve the thermal performance of a home is to install either double glazed windows with insulated frames or, for a lesser cost, to use thicker glass panes with embedded thermal film. Up to 40% of a home’s winter heating energy can be lost through windows and up to 87% of unwanted summer heat gain can come in through oldfashioned traditional single-glazed windows. However, as discussed above, providing summer shade over all windows is the best and cheapest way to prevent unwanted summer heat in. Even double-glazed windows allow significant unwanted heat gain if exposed to direct sun. Internal blinds and curtains provide additional protection and slow down the transfer of summer heat into the house. During winter, double glazed windows are effective in retaining heat inside the house. Where possible, it is desirable to allow direct sunlight to hit windows to allow natural light in and add warmth to the building. Window furnishings can then be used during the evenings to improve the thermal performance by adding another layer of material over the glazed area. Heavy curtains, with multiple layers of fabric that fit close to the window, with a fixed pelmet above preventing air within the room from circulating along the glass is an effective way of reducing heat loss. Even roller blinds or light weight window furnishings, when combined with pelmets, will restrict air movement around the glass and provide significant insulation compared to unfurnished windows. If considering the purchase of new windows, the key item to consider is its insulation value, called ‘U value’. This is the inverse of an R value, so a lower number is better. A good quality double glazed window, with thermally broken frame (insulated) can achieve a U value of 3.0 or below and this is what new

buildings should be aiming for. Lower quality (cheaper) double-glazed aluminium-framed windows, not thermally broken, can have a U value of 4.0 or above, which only offers a performance similar to better quality single glazed windows. The other criterion for glazing is its Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) which measures how well the sun’s radiation can pass through the window. This should be considered based on the orientation of the window in the building and whether sun penetration is desirable. There are many different types and combinations of glass and frame to choose from. Both single and double or triple glazed units will allow solar heat gain, but double or triple glazed units are better for preventing heat loss. The Window Energy Rating Scheme allows you to compare the performance of different types of windows, doors, and skylights. You can also use the Australian Glass and Window Association tool to calculate the potential savings that may be achieved by installing energy-efficient glazing. Heating Household heating generally consist of natural gas heaters, reverse cycle air conditioners (split systems), and to a lesser extent electric resistance heating (radiators or blowers) and wood stoves and fires the latter of which are less efficient and difficult to maintain. Combined heating and cooling appliances are great options for heating in winter and cooling in summer. These include reverse cycle air-conditioners, hydronic systems, and ground-source heat pumps. Reverse cycle airconditioners are the most energy-efficient and cost-effective combined heating and cooling systems you can currently buy. Modern reverse cycle air conditioners (heat pumps) are up to 3 times more efficient in heating your home compared to other methods of heating, such as wood fires or natural gas heating. Evaporative air conditioners are highly efficient at cooling and are often used in preference to split systems because of their lower running costs and the relaxing effect of the high volume of air moving through the house. However, under extreme heat or high humidity conditions, split systems will perform better. By setting your thermostat in the range of 19-21°C in winter and 23-25°C in summer you can save on energy costs. Each additional degree of extra heating in winter or cooling in summer increases energy consumption by about 5 to 10%, depending on how well the building is insulated (winter) or shaded (in summer). You can use the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating’s on-line calculator or get quotes from installers to ensure you are getting a system that is correctly sized for your space. The energy rating label on appliances tells

TATURA AREA BULLETIN, May 2022 - Page 15 you how efficient the appliance is compared to other models of the same size and type. Zoned energy rating labels shows the efficiency rating for different seasons for 3 Australian climate zones, so you can see how the appliance will perform in your region. You can also refer to the following website https://www. energyrating.gov.au/ Government Rebates The “Home Heating and Cooling Upgrades Program” is a Victorian Government initiative designed to help 250,000 eligible households reduce their costs and improve their health through replacing gas heaters, wood heaters and inefficient electric heaters with energy-efficient split-system reversecycle air conditioners/heaters. Eligible households can receive: • $1,000 towards the cost of an energyefficient reverse-cycle air conditioner; • $200 towards the cost of decommissioning their old gas heater (if an existing gas heater is being replaced); and • $500 towards the cost of upgrading their switchboard (if an upgrade is required to install the rebated reverse-cycle air conditioner). To be eligible for this program you must hold a valid concession card, or your annual household income must be below $90,000. For landlords of rental properties to be eligible, they must: • own a property that is either earning $500 or less in weekly rent, or occupied by renters either holding a valid concession card or with a combined household income below $90,000; or • if unoccupied but with a potential to earn $500 or less in weekly rent; • declare the rental property is not used for holiday accommodation (such as Airbnb); • replace an existing gas, fixed electric or wood heater, or no fixed heating at all, with an energy efficient reverse-cycle split system. New reverse-cycle systems installed under the Scheme should be from an approved products list and installed by a supplier approved under the program. More information can be found at www.heatingupgrzxxxades.vic.gov.au . Sources Cited Castles and Cars, s. i. (2021, October). Castles and Cars Rewiring Australia. Discussion Paper. Retrieved from Rewiring Australia: https://global-uploads.webflow.com/612b0 b172765f9c62c1c20c9/615a513770739cc 6477e67f4_Castles%20and%20Cars%20 Rewiring%20Australia%20Discussion%20 Paper.pdf Milne, G. R. (2020). Your home-Energyheating and cooling, insulation, glazing. Retrieved from https://www.yourhome.gov. au/energy Victoria, S. G. (2022, February 28). Home heating and cooling upgrades. Retrieved from https://www.heatingupgrades. vic.gov.au/

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WORLD EVENTS in June In America, this is both Fruit and Vegies Month and Candy Month. Only in America would they not see an issue with this. Perhaps that’s why toffee apples were invented. June 1 – Say Something Nice Day. The purpose of this day is to counteract bullying and the lack of civility and common courtesy that is growing among people in today’s world. Anonymous trolls on social media are to blame for much of this. You know you have a problem when you must have a special day in order to say something nice. June 2 – Dinosaur Day. This is nothing to do with the numerous old folk who can’t use a mobile phone or who drive at 75kph in the right-hand lane when everyone else is trying to do 100kph. No, this day is all about discovering our ancestral past and inspiring scientific curiosity in our young folk through the wonder of dinosaurs. The desire to become a palaeontologist has to start somewhere. June 3 – Hug Your Cat Day. This day shows our appreciation for the unconditional love we get from all our pets. If you don’t have a cat of your own to hug, then I recommend that you don’t attempt to hug your neighbour’s cat as it will probably end badly. June 4 – Socrates Day – This is a day to think beyond the constraints of the physical world and enter that of the metaphysical. If you want to have a robust debate with another intelligent mind, then pose this question, “Does free will exist?” Do we just follow within the constraints of society, religion and culture or do we really make up our own minds? June 6 – Gardening Exercise Day. Most older folk understand the exercise benefits of an hour spent tending the garden. However, if you have anybody under the age of 21 living at home, then this is the ideal day to introduce them to their first gardening experience. However, please be aware that leaving their comfortable, electronic social world and stepping out into the real physical world of dirt, bugs and plants will be quite scary for them, so perhaps it may be best if they just a spend a few minutes at first, and gradually build up to a full hour. Having a safe space for them to retreat to and a couple of trigger words will help reduce the shock and lessen the possibility of nightmares.

June 7 – International Yo-yo Day. We all know that what goes up must come down, so yo-yos were invented by scientists to prove that the opposite is not always true. June 8 – World Ocean Day. The purpose of this day is to spread awareness about the importance of the ocean in our lives. The ocean generates most of the oxygen we breathe, regulates the climate and feeds us and so its health is critical to our well-being. Interestingly, only 10% of the ocean has been explored and scientists estimate that there are still approximately nine million species yet to be discovered in the ocean’s depths. June 10 – Worldwide Knit in Public Day. This may surprise many people, but knitting is not just for grannies, anybody can do it. Yes, even you. Don’t look around? I’m talking to you. Knitting is a relaxing, quiet pastime and unlike playing computer games, you have something worthwhile to show for it once you have finished. Why not get somebody, (probably your gran), to show you how to knit and then you can make yourself a scarf to keep you warm this winter. Red and black usually go well together, although perhaps not this year. June 12 – World Magic Day. Magic Day started with Houdini Day, the first of which took place in the summer of 1927, less than one year after the famous magician’s death. His wife presented a trophy in honour of him. As magic appears to be disappearing from our lives at an alarming rate, it is the responsibility of every adult to learn at least one simple magic or card trick with which to entertain our young children. With a little bit of practice, plucking a disappearing coin from a child’s ear isn’t that hard to do. Remember, every time someone disowns magic, a fairy dies. I know, it’s shocking but true. June 14 – World Blood Donor Day. Why don’t you celebrate this occasion by dropping in at the Blood Bank? The life you save could be your own. June 15 – Global Wind Day. Contrary to popular belief, this is not a date celebrated by cabbage enthusiasts or gasbag politicians. It is a day for discovering wind, its powers and the possibilities to change the world. As most politicians are more interested in talking about changing the world than doing anything

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HOSPITAL CHARITY DAY The annual Tatura Bowls Club's Hospital Charity Day was a great success with twenty teams competing. Entries came from Shepparton Park, Stanhope, Hill Top, Murchison, Shepparton Golf, Rushworth, and Tatura. Following the three games of play there were four 3-game winners with just one point separating their positions on the number of ends won. Fourth on 48 points was the Barry Williams Stanhope team skipped by young gun bowler Jorja Ponton. In third place on 49 points was the experienced bowler Jack Schroen from the Hilltop team. Runners up on 50 points and in the prize money was the Rushworth rink of Laurie and Lyn Nicholson and Chris Garvey. Taking out the major win on 51 points was Tatura's Dot Best who had joined with the Shepparton Park couple of Doug and Leonie Freeman. The successful fundraiser for the Tatura Hospital was heavily reliant on sponsorship for the raffle and the organisers Jenny and Col Johnson along with President John Crilly were extremely grateful for the willing generosity of the many business establishments both in Tatura and surrounding towns that so generously donated. Over thirty raffle prizes were available for those participating in the raffle ticket purchases. The Tatura Bowls Club would like to thank all those businesses that donated as your support was most appreciated. Appreciation is also extended to all those who assisted in providing a sumptuous afternoon tea that was greatly enjoyed by all. Club members provided supper and even visiting bowlers came forth. A special thankyou to Mavis Marshall from Rushworth, you are a gem. The Charity Day tournament conducted by the Tatura Bowls Club will be able to make a presentation in the near future to the Tatura Hospital for the sum of $1200. - John Crilly

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TATURA COMMUNITY HOUSE It’s been a great start to term 2 here at the community house. The Mother’s Day cake boxes were a great success with over 40 boxes sold!!! Well done to our fantastic group of volunteers for your hard work and for making this possible. We would also like to welcome a few new members of the team here at the Community House: Adele Marshall – Adele has come on board to become our new Administration Officer. She will be at the house a few days to help out with daily operations. Liz Leong – Liz has been attending the Community House activities for several years and has now joins us as a regular volunteer. You might see Liz running reception on Mondays and Tuesdays. Cheryl and Jacob Dedman – This mother and son team are now taking on the Coffee Hub Club. With Jacob’s fantastic barista skills and Cheryl’s warm and welcoming personality they are sure to be a hit! So if you see Adele, Liz, Cheryl or Jacob around the Community House please say hello and make them feel welcome. What’s On Biggest Morning Tea @ the Community House - Help us to raise money for cancer research. Tuesday 7th June 10:00am - $7 Devonshire tea, raffles and prize for the most creative hat! Digital Essentials – Level 1 with Carli. A great class for computer beginners! Slow and steady in this class and starting early term 3. Learn English- Do you or someone you know need help with written or conversational English? Join John and his small group to improve your English language and writing skills. Learn English is run on Wednesdays during school terms. Give us a call to book your place. The Homework Club - Starting up on Tuesday afternoons @ the Library from the 3rd of May. Qualified teachers will be onsite to give you assistance. Primary Students 3:45-4:30pm, Secondary Students 4:30-5:30pm. Justice of the Peace – Do you need some documents witnessed? We now have a JP on site to certify and sign your documents. The JP will be available every Monday 10am-12pm. Please call to book in a time. Please check out our website www.tatcom.vic.edu.au for our complete term program.

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DONALDSON FAMILY 150 YEAR REUNION A tiller of the soil…

On 23rd April around 80 family members gathered at the Byrneside Hall to celebrate 150 years since settling on the family farm. People travelled from all over, some as far as Adelaide, Sydney and Narrandera. Guests enjoyed afternoon tea and listening to the history of how the family came to settle in Byrneside all those years ago. Family memorabilia and photos were on display for all to see. Andrew and Ann Donaldson migrated to Australian in 1852 on the vessel ‘Kate’ from Londonderry, County Donegal, Ireland. Andrew was listed as a farm labourer and ploughman, and they were both listed as being able to read but not write and was noted in all probability would be useful. Andrew and Ann had 11 children and farmed in several areas of Victoria, before moving to Wahring in 1868. Their eldest son William selected his land in the Parish of Toolamba West in 1872 – 150 years ago. Andrew and Ann followed William to the area and bought the adjoining property. William named his property ‘Woodlands’ and Andrew named his ‘Brookhall’. These were both named after family properties in Northern Ireland. William cleared his land and planted wheat, oats and barley. He built a house, 30 feet by 14 feet, of log slabs as well as a stable and a shed. William and his wife Christina had 16 children, with 12 surviving. Life must have been hard in the early days with many sorrows. The two eldest children died within two days of each other at ages 6 and 4. Andrew, William and his sons continued to farm their land. William selected more land at Dhurringile, Girgarre East, Byrneside and Merrigum, as well as Narrandera NSW. The girls milked the cows and made butter and cheese in the brick dairy at the end of the garden. This was then sent to the Cheese Factory at Byrneside, which was situated near the present-day store. William’s sons, Bruce and Max, stayed on the original land while the other sons moved on to the farms in Narrandera and Finley. Bruce and Max continued to work together until they each had their own sons, Ron and Ian. They continued cropping, as well as farming cattle and sheep. The very first tractor was purchased in 1944, but prior to this, horse drawn harvesters were used to take the head of the grain. The grain was then delivered to Reilly’s Mill in Tatura. They would also drove the sheep to the Tatura Saleyards when it was time for market. The family tradition of farming was continued with their own sons and grandsons, with David, Graeme and Graeme, who still farm the original land today. Amanda Donaldson

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FLIGHT OF FANTASY (Part 2) By John Kriesfeld As both the Wright Brothers are too heavy for their plane to become airborne, they have asked Samantha to fly their plane as she weighs far less than either of the two men. James shook his head sadly. “I can’t allow my wife to fly your plane. She’s never flown before and has no experience in this area.” Orville Wright looked slightly surprised. “Nobody has flown before. This was to be the first flight so naturally nobody has any experience with this.” He turned to Samantha. “What do you say ma’am? Will you fly this plane and help us out of our predicament?” “I’d like to,” mumbled Samantha as she looked imploringly at James, “but it’s this Butterfly Effect that I have to be careful of.” Wilbur Wright smiled broadly. “Yes, indeed ma’am. You’ll be just like a butterfly floating through the air. So, you’ll do it then?” Samantha looked at James and then shrugged, before softly answering. “I suppose I could give it a try.” “That’s the spirit!” exclaimed Orville. “However, I do have a couple of questions,” continued Samantha. “For example, supposing I’m able to take off successfully, how do I then land this machine?” “That is a good question,” replied Orville, “and the answer is that nobody knows because it’s never been done before. We’re just assuming that the plane will return to earth by itself once gravity takes over. It really shouldn’t be a problem. My best advice is to just hang on and don’t fall off.” “Hmm, I see,” said Samantha slowly. “Which brings me to my second question. Why do I have to lie flat on the plane? Why can’t I have a seat? Surely it will be much easier to control the plane if I’m sitting down.” “What a good idea,” replied Wilbur. “Why

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didn’t we think of that?” “It was to save weight,” replied Orville. “Yes, but if we had a more powerful engine then that wouldn’t be a problem,” said Wilbur. “And if you had two seats, then you could carry a passenger,” said Samantha. “And they could pay you for the flight.” Both Wilbur and Orville looked at her in amazement. “You truly are a visionary, ma’am,” said Orville. The reporter shook his head. “You’ve been reading too many futuristic stories by H.G. Wells, young lady. This flight business is just a publicity stunt. It will never take off. I can see the slight possibility that these new-fangled automobiles might replace horses some day, but flying machines? Never! I mean, you need a long paddock to get the machine into the air, and if you do get airborne and fly any distance, where are you going to land?” Samantha was about to answer when James quickly interrupted. “The weather looks like it might be about to change. If you’re going to do this, then I suggest that you do it now.” They all turned and glanced at the distant storm clouds. “He’s right,” said Wilbur. “We need to get moving.” They hauled the machine around so that it faced into the wind, and they then helped Samantha climb on board. “Where’s the safety belt?” she said as she glanced around. “The what?” replied Wilbur. “Don’t worry about it,” said Samantha as she lay flat on the long red cushion that had been attached to the plane. “Okay,” said Wilbur. “Once we get the engine revving up, I’ll give you a thumbs up signal and you pull back on this lever and then hang on tightly. Good luck!” Two technicians at the front of the plane gave a propeller an abrupt swing and the engine immediately burst into life. Wilbur waited a moment and then turned solemnly towards Samantha and raised his thumb. Samantha nodded in return, took a deep breath, and pulled back on the lever. It resisted her efforts momentarily and then, with a roar, the plane began to taxi down the rail line, picking up speed as it went. A sudden gust of wind then tore the plane free from the earth’s grip and it soared into the air and then flew several metres above the ground. Even though Samantha had travelled much faster in cars and planes in her own time period, she still felt exhilarated by the experience. This was such a flimsy contraption in comparison to the vehicles she was used to and the risk she was taking added to her feeling of exhilaration. She was just thinking about seeing if the plane could turn, when it landed back on the ground with a jarring thump. The Wright brothers, accompanied by their assistants quickly raced towards the plane, whooping and hollering in excitement. “I told you it could fly,” yelled Wilbur to nobody in particular as he climbed up next to Samantha

and turned off the motor. They all gathered around the plane for several minutes slapping each other on the back and congratulating themselves and as the tumult gradually died down, the newspaper reporter stepped into the middle of the group, and in a loud voice, said, “Gentlemen, I have a dilemma.” “What sort of dilemma?” demanded Orville, who clearly wasn’t very fond of the reporter. “You saw the plane fly? How can there be a dilemma?” The reporter paused for a moment. “It’s just that neither of you two gentlemen actually flew the machine. I’m here to report on the Wright Brothers making a successful flight, not some unknown lady. I don’t think my readers will like it, particularly with this suffragette thing going on. My editor wants to keep women out of the paper, not plaster them all over the front page.” “Suffragette thing?” asked Samantha curiously. “I’ll explain it to you later,” replied James quietly as he took her hand and led her away from the others. “No, explain it to me now,” demanded Samantha as she shook her hand free. James shrugged. “Okay. At this present moment, in 1903, women are treated as second class citizens. They aren’t allowed to vote and most of the higher professions such as doctors and lawyers are denied to them. The suffragettes want to change all of that.” “I see,” replied Samantha. “And if I was on the front page of the newspaper as the first person to fly a plane, that would help to promote their cause.” “Yes,” said James, “but both you and I know that it cannot happen. Wilbur and Orville Wright have to get the credit for flying the plane and we have to quietly exit stage left and return to our own time period. We need to leave now while they’re still discussing the situation.” “I suppose,” replied Samantha reluctantly. “What do you think they’ll do?” “We already know what they’ll do. Wilbur and Orville will get the credit for the flight, and rightly so in my opinion, and no mention will ever be made of the mysterious woman who appeared out of nowhere and then disappeared just as mysteriously.” “It isn’t fair,” pouted Samantha. “I never get any credit for my part in shaping history.” James laughed quietly as they returned to the time machine. “If it makes you feel any better, I already have plans for a new time trip.” Samantha brightened considerably. “You do?” “Yes,” replied James. “You studied Latin at school, didn’t you?” Samantha nodded. “I was in the top half of my class.” “Well, it’s time to do some revision,” said James, “because I’m planning on going back to ancient Rome.” “I see,” said Samantha happily. “Quid pro quo.” James smiled. “Something like that.”

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INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT JUNE

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TATURA INDOOR CARPET BOWLS Tatura Bowls Club's indoor bowlers have laid down the club's bowls mats and commenced social bowls on Thursday evenings from 7pm with the invitation for anybody interested in attending, to visit the club and join in. No experience is necessary. Enquiries to Secretary Freda 0419 009 059. The Tatura club have entered two sides in the Goulburn Valley Indoor Bias Bowls Association's pennant competition which commences with the first-round game being played on Monday May 16. - John Crilly

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There are three primary sources for the days of the month: Greek and Roman deities, Roman rulers, and numbers. June is named after Juno, the Roman ancient goddess of marriage and childbirth, and the wife of Jupiter, king of the gods. June has always been a popular month for weddings, as the goddess would bring happiness and prosperity to all those who wed in her month. June used to be the fourth month in the year. Before Julius Caesar came to power, the calendar year only had ten months. In 46 BC he created the Julian calendar by adding two more months to the year, which made June the sixth month. June has both the longest and the shortest days of the year, depending on which hemisphere you live in. If you live in the northern hemisphere, June 21st is the longest day of the year and if you live in the southern hemisphere, then June 21st is the shortest day of the year. If you were born in June, then you’re one of two star signs. If you were born on or before June 20 then you’re a Gemini. Gemini’s are said to be passionate, adaptable, and smart. If you’re born on or after June 21, though, then you have the Cancer star sign. Those born under the Cancer sign are said to be loyal friends with great emotional depth. The birth flowers of June are the honeysuckle and the rose. Both flowers are symbols of all things relating to love, desire, generosity, and affection. If you were born in June, then there’s a good chance you’ll be a bit of a hopeless romantic. June has three birthstones – alexandrite, moonstone, and pearl. Alexandrite is said to represent longevity and health. Moonstones on the other hand are said to bring good luck and are associated with love and passion. However, the main birthstones of June are pearls, and they represent purity and faith. Another interesting fact is that no other month in the year begins on the same day of the week as June.

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SACRED HEART TATURA The 3/4 students from Sacred Heart have just returned from a wonderful time at Camp Kookaburra in Corop. Our students have written fantastic recounts about their experiences. Here are some excerpts from their writing. On the 2nd of May the Grade 3/4 classes went to Camp Kookaburra. Camp Kookaburra is 30 minutes away in a town called Corop. We went to camp to have lots of fun and learn many new skills. Some of the activities included a flying fox, archery and canoeing. Blake, Grade 3. Camp Kookaburra was awesome, there were so many activities to do! The Grade 3/4s from Sacred Heart School went! The activities were: rock climbing, orienteering, initiatives, flying fox, archery, low ropes and canoeing. We also did Gaga Ball! The Gaga Ball was awesome! I won two rounds. Max, Grade 4. When I got to school I was excited and nervous at the same time. At 9:00am the bell rang and every 3/4 scrambled to the floor. The teachers said, 'Grab all your stuff and line up.' We gave the bus driver our luggage and went onto the bus. We went through Stanhope to get to Corop. Evie, Grade 4. I had the best two days of my life. All of the 3/4s from Sacred Heart School went to Camp Kookaburra for one night. We went from Monday the 2nd of May to Tuesday the 3rd of May. I did rock climbing, orienteering, initiative course, flying fox, archery, low ropes and canoeing. My favourite was probably the flying fox and my second favourite was canoeing. The first activity I did was rock climbing. We had to climb to the top of the wall and I was horrified to jump down but Mr Young would catch us with his weight. Lola, Grade 3.

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CORNBREAD This is definitely an extremely easy recipe for cornbread, with the crisp golden crust and moist, fluffy centre, making it a favourite of mine. Ingredients: 1 cup Plain Flour 1 cup Yellow Polenta 1/2 Cup Sugar 1 teaspoon Salt 3 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder 50g melted Butter 1 large Egg 1 cup Milk Method: In a medium mixing bowl, add the flour, polenta, sugar, salt and baking powder, combining well. Make a well in the centre of dry ingredients and add butter, milk and egg. Stir just until the mixture comes together and there are still a few lumps remaining. Pour batter into a greased pan and bake on 205 degrees until the top is deep golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. This can be served hot or buttered cold. Yummy either way in my opinion. - Janice Dreyer

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CUBBY NEWS We are back for term 2 and the children and families are happy to see each other and also enjoy some of our exciting new equipment. We’ve got some beautiful new furniture like children’s sofa and chairs as well as toys. Everyone is excited about exploring and trying it out. With the weather getting colder, the children enjoy their new inside climbing equipment immensely, crawling over their foam fortress or through the tunnel. One of the most loved activities by the children is pretend play with phones. They are learning new words, “calling” family members and learn how to share and take turns. On sunny days, the children are playing outside, riding the little bikes or playing in the sandpit. We are also gardening, planting new plants and watering. We still have some spots available, so don’t hesitate to contact the Tatura Community House if you would like to have a look around and get to know our childcare staff. The Cubby Occasional Care is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9am-2pm in the orange building in Kerferd Street. The Cubby is a Child Care Subsidy provider, making it an affordable choice for families. Ph 5824 1315.

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ALL IS FORGIVEN! Growing up on a dairy farm, there were always jobs to be done. I’m sure one of the reasons so many farmers had large families was because children didn’t have to be very old before they became useful, that is, of economic benefit: yes, cheap labour. These days it is fashionable in many workplaces to have a “Toolbox Meeting”, where staff briefly gather to plan the day’s activities, discuss any pertinent issues, and allocate tasks. On our dairy farm, this was done around the kitchen table, over a cup of tea. The two older brothers ran the farm and usually made the decisions and allocated tasks. I was always intrigued by the way they did this. They never actually told me to do anything. Their orders were always framed as a question, “So are you going to get those cows?” This technique had a twofold effect. On the one hand, softening the order into a request but also implying that I was somehow negligent and slow to start a task I had already accepted. There was only one answer to their question. In one of the post-resurrection stories recorded in the gospels, Jesus appears to his frightened disciples. It is evening. The disciples have hidden themselves away in a sympathiser’s house and locked the doors out of fear that the people who killed Jesus might well be wanting to kill his followers as well. The authorities seemed to have figured out that cover of night is a good time for a surprise arrest. Despite the locked doors, Jesus appears to the disciples. We read, “Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.” It is a lovely phrase and a lovely greeting. It has become part of Christian tradition ever since and the next thing Jesus says to the disciples should be just as much a part of Christian practice. Jesus says, “If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” John 20:23 It is not really a choice for the disciples. It is more a statement. And there is only one answer. These words are spoken by the one who asked God to forgive those who were murdering him. “Father, forgive them, they don’t know what they are doing.” These words are spoken by the one who speaks forgiveness to the thief on the cross beside him. “Today you will be with me in paradise.”

HARSTON PRIMARY SCHOOL Harston Primary School would like to welcome some new staff to our team for Term 2. We are ‘very excited’ to welcome Mrs Carly Tuhan as a part time teacher to Harston PS. As well as Ellie Simpson as our ES, who as it turns out was a student of both myself & Carly’s at a previous school in the area… some time ago! Quite amazing how it all works out. Everyone has settled in beautifully and our school is humming Karen Batson

These words are spoken by the one who often followed his miracles by saying, “Your sins are forgiven.” These words are spoken by the one who said we should forgive repeat offenders “seventy times seven.” The sad truth is that too many people do not feel forgiven. Instead, they feel judged and condemned by the church and by Christians. Shame and guilt are a heavy burden. Even if people shrug it off, pretending they are unaffected, over time the burden gets heavier, negatively affecting health and relationships. There is an exercise that is often used in workshops to explain the concept of prolonged stress. It can also be applied to guilt and shame. It’s called ‘Stress and a Glass of Water.’ If I were to ask you how heavy is a glass of water, what would your answer be? 250 grams? Not heavy at all? The truth is the absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If you hold it for a minute, it’s not a problem. If you hold it for an hour, you’ll have an ache in your arm. If you hold it for a day, your arm will feel numb and paralysed. In each case, the weight of the glass doesn’t change, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.” The guilt and shame we feel are like that glass of water: Think about them for a while and nothing happens. Think about them a bit longer and they begin to hurt. And, if you think about them all day long – and in the days beyond, you will feel paralysed and incapable of doing anything.” Forgiveness helps us to put the glass down. Hear the good news, “Our sins are forgiven.” So are you going to tell the world? This is the gospel and it’s good news. Brian Spencer, Minister, Tatura Uniting

Tatura Presbyterian Church Minister: Kalpan Vasa Worship Services Tatura 10:30 am Rushworth 9:00 am. Weekly Bible study and Fellowship Groups Contact 0477 241 042 All Saints Tatura Anglican Church Minister: Rev. Simba Musvamhiri Family Worship Service Including Little Saints Children’s Program Sundays at 9.30am Contact 0497 597 127 www.allsaintstatura.org.au Tatura Uniting Church “Olive & Vine” 115 Hogan Street, Tatura Minister: Brian Spencer 0400 274 482 Service 9.30am every Sunday. See Waranga Uniting Churches Web site for Zoom links Sacred Heart Church Tatura Minister: Rev Fr John Paul Pasala Worship Services: Saturday 6pm Sunday 10am Reconciliation: 1st Saturday of the month at 11.30am Contact: Ph. 5824 1049 Email: Tatura@cdos.org.au www.sacredheartparishtatura.com.au Generations Church Tatura Senior Pastor: Ps Jeremy Burr 10am Service 03 58243240 295 Dhurringile Rd www.generations.org.au

TATURA MUSEUM MUSINGS The Tatura Museum is using the Exhibition Gallery to feature two of our internees artwork. Kurt Winkler sketched many locals, as well as painting some stunning scenes, two of which we have recently had conserved by a Heritage Grant from the Victorian Government. The second part of our display features mainly oil paintings by Cesare Vagarini. Although the vast majority of the Palestine Group was German, there was also a significant number of Italians who had been living in Palestine. When Italy declared war on Great Britain in June 1940, they also were arrested and sent off on the Queen Elizabeth with the German Families to Tatura Camp 3. George Ferguson Tatura Museum

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TATURA HILL TOP BOWLS The Goulburn Murray Bowls Region was required to have a playoff of the Goulburn Valley Weekend and Midweek Division 1 Premiers to play their counterparts in the Murray area with the victors to continue their state aspirations in other regional games to be held at the Moama Bowls Club. Tatura Hill Top the winner of Goulburn Valley Midweek Division 1 pennant played and accounted for their Murray opponents Numurkah and will advance into further competition in games to be played in late May. The Tatura Hill Top's three rinks each played over 15 ends, and all won with Trevor Downie, Noel Mulcahy, Jeanette Overall and Dot Best winning by 2 shots 15 to 13 and Justin Spedding, Greg Toy, Peter Wallace and Terrie Crozier also up by 2 shots 16 to 14. David Cartwright, Olivia Cartwright, Robyn Downs and Dianne Downie won comfortably 19 to 7. An overall win 50 shots to 34. - John Crilly

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DHURRINGILE PRIMARY SCHOOL Excursions and incursions (where the ‘excursion’ come to the school) are a big part of the curriculum at Dhurringile Primary School. Excursions enable students to explore, extend and enrich their learning and their social skills development in a non-school setting. Many of our excursions are combined with our small school friends of Harston, Zeerust, Waaia-Yalca South and Wunghnu Primary Schools. Combining with these schools allows our students to further develop social skills such as co-operation, tolerance, communication and interactions with other students and staff. Recently we were invited to accompany Harston Primary on an excursion to Melbourne to visit the Aquarium and St. Kilda beach. For

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HAVE A VOICE IN COMMUNITY SAFETY It is so important that you have a voice in community safety and how you think Victoria Police is delivering its service and how we can improve, and this can be done via the Annual Victoria Police Community Sentiment Survey. Now is the time to tell us what you think by completing this anonymous survey. Victoria Police is focused on being agile, responsive and visible in addressing community needs and to direct our services to the issues important to the community. To achieve this, we need to hear from you. The information you provide will form part of the Neighbourhood Policing Framework. This survey opportunity is empowering you to have a voice and make a difference. Policing is often spoken about in neighbourhood discussions about safety and now is the time to voice this information. So, you have a voice in Victoria Police’s service delivery. Your input will influence local action plans and organisational priorities. As this survey closes May 31, you will need to be quick about sharing your opinions. Complete the survey by scanning the QR code in the image or go to this link, https://engage. vic.gov.au/project/annual-vicpol-communitysentiment-survey-2022 As always - be safe. - Glenn Gibson, Crime Prevention Officer

EASY CARD TRICK I have recently learnt several card tricks and have discovered that the best way to get people to hurry from the room is to ask them if they want to see one of them. However, despite this unwarranted rudeness from my friends and family, I know there are many intelligent people who would like to master an easy card trick and I have therefore written out the following instructions for you, and in no time at all you will also be able to amaze your family and friends. 1. Shuffle the cards (do not include the jokers). 2. Count the cards into piles. This is done with cards face up. If the card you turn over is a 5, then count 5 for that card and then 6, 7, 8, 9 ,10, jack, queen, king for the next cards that you turn over. It doesn’t matter that none of cards will probably be any of those, it is simply counting out cards. Once you have reached ‘king’, you start again. If the next card you turn over is an 8, then you count 8 for that card and then turn over five more cards by counting 9, 10, jack, queen, king. You keep counting out cards until there are only a few cards left in your hand. It is very rare that all the cards are actually counted out. If the first card you turn over at any stage is a king, then tell your friend that you can’t have a pile of only one card and place the king on the bottom of the cards in your hand. 3. You then point to the piles of cards and ask your friend to turn over any three of them so that those cards are now face down. 4. Gather all the remaining cards together from

the piles that have not been chosen and put them together with any cards remaining in your hand. 5. Count out ten cards from the cards that you have gathered and put these aside as they are no longer required. (A little trick that I do is work out something that equals ten. For example, if your friend’s name is Sharon I say to her, “Let’s include you in this trick by counting out cards to spell your name,” and I then count out six cards. I then say, “My name is John, so let’s count out four more.” By doing this I have the ten cards required to make this trick work and they’re not sure what to think at the end of the trick. All you have to do is include information that equals ten. I always pre-plan this prior to doing the card trick. If you want to make it easy you could ask them to pick a number between 1 and 10 and you then choose a number that brings the total back to ten.) 6. Ask your friend to turn over the top card of any two of the remaining piles. 7. If your friend turns over a 2 then count out two cards. Do this for both of the cards that have been turned over. 8. Count out loud the number of cards still remaining in your hand. 9. If you have five cards left then tell your friend that the remaining top card will be a 5. 10. Ask your friend to turn the remaining card over. - John Kriesfeld

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