TATURA AREA COMMUNITY
Bulletin Volume 33, No. 4 - April 2017
Published: 4th Tuesday of each month. NEXT ISSUE: May 23, 2017
Copy Deadline for next issue: Wednesday May 10, 2017
Folding Day Finally Folds
Folding day has been an important part in the monthly process of producing the Tatura Area Bulletin. The early Bulletins were folded twice after they were collated so they would fit into letter boxes, hence the name. As the Bulletin will now be collated and stapled at Rodney Printers, the need for volunteers to meet each month and collate the Bulletin is no longer necessary. There was some discussion by the Bulletin committee about implementing this new process as Folding Day was a great community day for many of the older, retired folk around town who were happy to get a bit of exercise while they caught up on the latest gossip. However, as the number of volunteers has been steadily declining, the decision to implement the new process became an easy one. Marg Corrigan, who has been in charge of Folding Day and the many volunteers for more years than she cares to remember, has written the following thank you letter. “I would like to thank all my volunteer men and women that gave up their time every fourth Monday each month to ensure another successful edition of the Bulletin by coming to help fold. They have worked tirelessly on this, behind the scenes for many years and have always
done an excellent job without complaint. When we started the Bulletin, the post office said they had to be folded in three with a rubber band around each so they fitted in mail boxes. To do this was hard work and I remember one lady had to leave as doing this made her hands and wrists very sore. I had been folding for several years when one day, the lady that did the counting, asked me to help her with it. The next month a I received a note asking me to pick up the bin from the post office, get some milk for afternoon tea and do the counting. She didn’t show up after that so I have been doing it ever since. The Bulletin goes to many places, including Tatura and the local district, Rodney Park Village in Mooroopna, Toolamba, Murchison, Ardmona, Byrneside, Merrigum as well as various caravan parks and I would also like to thank the people who deliver them. As volunteers are getting lesser and lesser, we are going with the times. The Bulletin will be put together by machine which should be better for all the people who love to read it. As it will be stapled, it will no longer fall apart. I will miss all my lovely volunteers and I wish them all the best for the future.” - Marg Corrigan
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PRINTING THE BULLETIN The difference is that the new machine is a five colour press whereas normal machines are a four colour process. The four standard ink colours are cyan, magenta, yellow and black. These inks are semitransparent or translucent and where two such inks overlap on the paper due to sequential printing impressions, a primary colour is perceived. The fifth colour, which Rodney Printers are now able to add, is a spot colour which means any colour generated by a non-standard offset ink; such as metallic, fluorescent, or custom handmixed inks and these can be added to create special effects. The new printer is also able to handle variable printing. An example of this is if you have a standard flyer previously addressed to ‘The Householder,’ now it is possible to print a different name on each flyer, assuming of course that you knew who Justin Connors with the new Fuji Xerox 1000 Press you were sending them to. Apart from collating and stapling each of the publications being printed For the past 32 years, each individual edition of the Bulletin has been by the machine, which of course has made our folding day volunteers assembled by hand by a dedicated and tireless group of volunteers. With redundant, it can also handle different paper thicknesses from 55GSM volunteer numbers steadily declining, for a wide variety of reasons, the to 350GSM, which to the uninitiated means it can print equally well on new printing machine at Rodney Printers has come at exactly the right very thin paper or thick cardboard. time. The Bulletin spoke to Justin Connors from Rodney Printers in order to find out more about the latest edition to their printing machinery. Justin commented that the new machine has reduced wastage significantly which has helped with their overheads and allowed them to be more Justin said that they bought the new machine in order to ease the cost competitive. workload on their current machinery. It prints 100 pages per minute which equates to around 6000 per hour which he says is perfect for the size of runs required in Tatura. While there are bigger machines with a faster printing rate, there are also many others that are significantly slower. There are only two machines in the Goulburn Valley that produce this type of printing.
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TATURA COMMUNITY HOUSE NEWS The MONSTER is coming!! Time to clean out your cupboards and sheds. The MONSTER is gearing up for another run through Tatura and District on Saturday, May 6. Last year we had people travelling near and far to visit the 60 Tatura garage sales. Drop into the Community House to register. Congratulations to our adult learners who completed their nine week ‘Skills@Tat’ vocational training course. A wonderfully supportive and enthusiastic group of people who have used the course to springboard onto a variety of pathways to learning and employment. Practically, the students learnt about the key skills that employers are after and completed a high standard resume. They also listened to a guest speaker who gave information around local training opportunities. As part of the course, we were able to support their places in other courses such as First Aid, Food Handlers and Adult Mental Health First Aid. Students have also had the opportunity to do some Volunteering in Childcare, reception and in the garden. If you are thinking about entering or re-entering the workforce and need a hand to build confidence and skills, come along to our next information session at 12 noon on Wednesday May 3 at the Community House. There will be a free light lunch! In May, we also have an Introduction to Word, Excel, Email and the Internet course or you might like to come to our Family History. We will be getting our 8 week Go Girls fitness program up and running at the new time of 6:30 on Mondays, commencing May 1 for 8 weeks. Cost $96 Youth Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health - suicide prevention. What an opportunity for our community to benefit from this highly regarded training that can help people personally or professionally to understand and deal with mental health issues! Thanks to GV Health, you can come along to this training for FREE - (lunch included) Youth Mental Health First Aid - Tuesday, May 2 and May 9 from 9:00am to 4:00pm Suicide prevention - Tuesday June 20 from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Come to dinner at the Tatura Community House on Friday, May 26! Guest speakers Will and Louise will be talking ‘Art & Food’ as part of Transitions Tatura Practical Living Series. Kicking off at 7.00pm with canapes, we are sure you’ll be entertained, enlightened and well fed by the time we finish at around 9.00pm. Tickets are just $30 so get in quickly by calling the Tatura Community House to secure your spot. - Leeane Button, Manager
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MURCHISON COMMUNITY CARE Each year Murchison Community Care holds a major fundraiser in support of the D P Jones Nursing Home. This year's fundraiser will be a Trivia Night and all proceeds will go towards upgrading the air-conditioners which have become outdated. The trivia Night is being held on Friday, May 26, at the community hall in Watson St. We have been fortunate to procure a professional MC that has many years' experience in running Trivia Nights and will ensure that everything runs smoothly throughout the evening The MCC fundraising committee are busy collecting donations for door prizes, silent auctions and raffles. A cruise along the Goulburn River has already been donated as the major raffle prize. If you would like to help with donations or know of someone that would like to donate, please contact the nursing home. All donations will be recognised / acknowledged on the night and in the advertising leading up to the evening. So, get in early as tickets are limited, and book your table of 10. Tickets are available at the nursing home during business hours. Bring a picnic supper to share with friends and beer, wine and soft drinks will be available at bar prices. No BYO drinks on the evening due to permit conditions. The cost is $15 PP. Tables will be allocated for anybody purchasing single tickets.
TRANSITION TATURA Following on from another successful Practical Living Trail in February this year, Transition Tatura partnering with the Tatura Community House, are presenting a series of Practical Living, Smarter Living seminars over the next three terms. Come along and enjoy food and fellowship, then be informed about useful, real-world actions that you can apply to your everyday life that will reduce your impact on Planet Earth as well as save you money at the same time! Some of the topics to be covered over the seminar series include food security, art, smarter homes and renovations, alternative energy, lifestyle, neighbourhood gardens and urban forests, biodiversity and native vegetation. To be held at the Tatura Community House, the dates and topics are as follows: Friday, May 26 at 7.00pm: Food & Art presented by Will Dalgliesh and Louise Costa. Enjoy a three-course meal and drinks whilst learning about food, food security, recycled art and ever-changing lifestyles. Numbers will be limited and at $30.00 for the evening, bookings will be essential. Ring Tatura Community House on 58241315 to book and ask for direct debit details or drop-in and pay before May 19. Friday, July 21: Where You Live - alternate energy, energy audits plus Smarter housing designs presented by Geoff Lodge and Henning Rasmussen. Supper included. Friday, October 27: Your block, Your street, Your Town – biodiversity, native plants, Urban Forests presented by John Laing and Steve Bowmaker. The evening will include supper and a free tree! Watch this space for further information on the July and October seminars. Transition Tatura is a not-for-profit collective of like-minded people which plans and supports community guided responses to climate change and shrinking supplies of cheap energy. Through localisation, energy reduction and community strengthening, our goal is for Tatura and all populations to transition to resilient communities that can readily respond to the challenges and dangers of climate change and oil depletion. Launched in the UK in 2006, Transition Initiatives have grown to include towns and communities across the world. Transition Tatura is the 397th official Transition Initiative. Look for us on Facebook: Transition Towns Tatura - Ross Musolino
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STACEY’S SHAVE FOR A CURE Stacey’s beautiful blond locks were shaved off to raise much needed funds for the Leukaemia Foundation. Stacey Prossor (nee Brisbane), a Leukaemia survivor herself, was diagnosed with Stage 3 T-Cell Lymphoma at 18 months of age. Although Stacey doesn’t remember a lot about her illness, her supportive parents, Jim and Carol Brisbane, would tell Stacey she was a very brave and sick little girl. Stacey was in and out of hospital since the age of three. Stacey, now in her 30’s, is married to Luke and both have two beautiful children, Blake and Chloe. Stacey also has her own business and has been working as a massage therapist in Tatura on Hogan Street for the past ten years. Those who would know Stacey would say she is a spirited and kind natured person. Stacey celebrated the world’s greatest shave with the Dhurringile Tennis club (DTC) and the local community in the attempt to raise extra funds. On the night, over one hundred people witnessed the World’s Greatest Shave and $1127 was raised. Many thanks to Carol and Jim Brisbane who kindly donated the chicken schnitzels and supplied some fantastic desserts for all to enjoy. DTC hosted the event to support their fellow tennis team member and local community identity. Stacey hopes to raise $10,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation. Stacey thanked Sarah de Leeuw of Silk Hair Design and to Rae-Lene Brett (acka Strawney) who bid for the privilege of being the first to shave Stacey’s beautiful hair. Sincere thanks go to everyone who generously donated to the Leukaemia Foundation and to the raffle table as there were Easter Eggs galore.
ANIMAL REGISTRATIONS NOW DUE Greater Shepparton City Council is reminding all responsible pet owners to register their cats and dogs and pay the renewals as these were due on April 10. Greater Shepparton City Council Manager Citizens Services, Laurienne Winbanks said, “Keeping your pet’s registration current ensures you can be contacted should your animal find itself off your property so that we can make arrangements to organise its safe return. It’s also a great time to make sure we have your most up to date address and contact details. Registration fees cover more than just the cost of reuniting lost animals with their owners. The registration fees also help cover the cost of council services to respond to calls about wandering dogs or dog attacks, or nuisance issues such as barking dogs, control of dangerous breeds, monitoring pet shops and kennels, breeding businesses and our animal shelter. For those registering a pet for the first time, in order to receive the reduced fee, your animal must be de-sexed and micro-chipped or over 10 years of age, belong to a domestic animal business or applicable organisation, or be a dog that has undergone training or is a working dog. Every dog and cat over the age of three months must be registered. Not only is it the law, but it assists your animal as well.” The Council offers free registration for puppies and kittens less than six months of age. New cat or dog registrations need to be done in person at the Council offices in Welsford Street. Renewals can be paid on the Council website or by using BPay, in person or by mail. For information on registering a pet with Greater Shepparton City Council, visit www.greatershepparton.com.au
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THE 2017 ANNUAL TATURA AND COMMUNITY ROTARY ART SHOW Celebrating the eleventh year of this popular art show, the Rotary Club have selected Michelle Harpley from Griffith as the feature artist. Michelle’s love of drawing, established as a child, was reinvigorated about ten years ago. Over this time, she has attended many art courses and held three successful exhibitions in rural NSW. Her medium is wide and varied: working with oils, watercolour, charcoal, acrylic, ink and pencil. The themes of her paintings for this year’s show centre around Australiana, horses and still lives. Michelle describes her style as essentially realistic. She often finds herself stopping and taking photos of old sheds or interesting scenes while travelling around the country. These are then incorporated into familiar Australian bush scenes, sometimes depicting life from the past. Michelle also has a love of horses and captures their gentle strength in her detailed pastel drawings. There is a history of art in her family, extending back to the early 1900s, when her great grandmother exhibited works in Sydney. Michelle speaks admiringly of her great grandmother’s lifelike oil paintings of animals, a skill that has clearly been inherited. The Rotary and Community Art Show opens this year on Friday night, June 9, and continues throughout the Queen’s Birthday weekend until Monday afternoon, June 12. Our past councillor, Kevin Ryan, will open the show on
Water Colour by Michelle Harpley Friday evening. Home-made canapes, wine, beer and light refreshments will be served while guests are entertained with a compilation of musical pieces from our local Shepparton Theatre Arts Group (STAG). During the weekend, locally catered for, delicious, light lunches will once again be
available along with plunger coffee and Devonshire Tea. Consider wandering amongst the vast array of paintings, showcasing work from local artists and those around the state, as a relaxing activity for the long weekend in June.
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TATURA LAWN TENNIS CLUB 2017 WRAP UP
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Shepparton Junior Tennis Assocation We fielded 6 teams this year in various divisions. It was pleasing to see the development and improvement of the tennis skills of all the juniors over the season. I’d like to congratulate all juniors for being great ambassadors of the club and conducting themselves wonderfully on the courts each week. Much credit goes to the team managers who give up their time to train, coordinate and nurture our upcoming tennis talent. Tatura Blue Div. 3 put in a great effort to make the finals series. Well done to Daiski Lew-Fennell, Yuuki Lew-Fennell, Lachlan Deane, Jacob Gale and Maya Dooley-Heath and also ateam coordinator Jessie Lew-Fennell. Winners of our Junior Club Champion Tournament were as follows: Boys Singles 15/U – Winner: Liam Campbell, Runner Up: Daiski LewFennell Girls Singles 15/U - Equal Winners: Molly Cox and Nikita Smith Girls Singles 13/U - Winner: Itiyah Saddlier, Runner Up: Sanae Gagliardi Singles 10/U - Winner: Robbie Hamilton, Runner Up: Hannah Newman GMLTA Senior Saturday Competition GM1 and GM3 worked hard all year to ensure a spot in the finals series. GM3 bowed out in the preliminary finals but not without giving Numurkah a run for their money. After being on top of the ladder all season GM1 scraped through to the GF and were defeated after a long battle by only 5 games. End of Season Celebrations – Medal count As usual we had a ball at our annual medal count and end of season celebrations. Damian Smith MC was in fine form setting the challenge early to our many families who were competing against each other for the highest votes. Rex and Heather Thorley came out equal runners up which saved Rex from sleeping in the dog house. Ron Bourke pipped his Grand-daughter Ash Battiston at the post for the highest votes in his team. Other highest team votes went to David Starling, Andrew Clement, Matt Nihill and Damian Smith, Ross Russo, Glenn Fennell but… (drum roll please), the 2017 Tatura Lawn Tennis CLUB Winner with 27 votes was Jason Archer once again. Congratulations Jason on a fantastic season. The TLTC 2017 Club Championships were also presented on the night to: Open Mens – David Starling, Open Ladies – Brooke Starling, 18 and under Boys – Corey Morsey, 18 and under Girls – Olivia Stevens. Don’t forget the synthetic grass courts are open all year round. All you need is a racquet, runners and a ball, so come on down at any time and enjoy our fantastic facilities. - Sharon Clement
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THE MONSTER GARAGE SALE RETURNS TO TATURA The Tatura Community House once again, is organising the annual town Monster Garage Sale. This will be held on Saturday, May 6, starting at 8am and finishing at 2pm. The event will showcase the town and aims to attract people from the surrounding areas, as well as getting the locals involved in the day’s Monster Garage Sale. Local businesses will welcome our visitors as well, so come and see what Tatura has to offer. This is a great chance for the town’s people to sort through all those unused items and offer them for sale to all the bargain hunters. Tatura residents can register their garage sale at the Tatura Community House for a $20 fee and receive their information packs. All advertising will be done for them via newspaper advertisements, radio announcements, posters, flyers and large banners on display in Tatura and at the Shepparton/Mooroopna entrances. We do all the organising for you. Maps showing the locations of all participating garage sales in Tatura will go on sale at 8am, May 6, at the cost of $2 each. Come and enjoy some early morning breakfast cooked by the Lions Club, from 7:30 onwards. This year, we will also have an area set aside for a car boot sale. If you don’t want a garage sale but would like to reserve a space on the front lawn to sell your items, please register at the Community House. Cost for this is $10.
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May 1 – May Day. May Day is a public holiday usually celebrated on May 1. It is an ancient northern hemisphere spring festival. It is also a traditional spring holiday in many cultures and includes dancing, singing, and mountains of food and drink. In the late 19th century, May Day was chosen as the date for International Workers’ Day by the Socialist International, a loose collaboration of socialist, labour and communist groups. May 2 – World Asthma Day. This is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma to improve asthma awareness and care around the world. May 3 – Two Different Coloured Shoes Day. This day recognizes the uniqueness and diversity of humanity. The simple act of purposely wearing two different colored shoes demonstrates the courage to take a risk and step outside one’s comfort zone. This probably won’t be too difficult for most women who seem to have a multitude of colourful shoes to choose from, but for the average man who only has a couple of pairs of shoes, and usually they’re the same colour, this could be quite difficult. May 4 – Star Wars Day. Yes, yes, “May the Fourth be with you”. This was quite clever when it was first bandied around ten years ago but it’s getting rather tired now. Perhaps you can respond with, “And May the Fist be with you.” May 5 – International Tuba Day. The stereotype for tuba players is that they have no real musical talent, no personality, just big, fat bodies with puffy cheeks and powerful lungs. Apparently, tuba players are feeling a little unloved as we now have a tuba appreciation day. As far as I’m concerned, I think the Beatles summed it up best in one of their songs
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So, forget about getting rich by catching a leprechaun and instead start saving for your own pot of gold. If you saved the money you spent on that $5 cup of coffee each day you would have $1,300 in your pot at the end of the year. May 14 – Chicken Dance Day. This song by a struggling Dutch band was originally called ‘The Duck Dance’ but when it was brought to Okterberfest in 1981 (because alcohol and the dance were made for each other), there was a complete lack of duck costumes so it became ‘The chicken Dance’. Anyway, let’s see some courageous, sober, chicken dancing around Tatura on this day, and rest assured, we’ll be laughing with you, not at you.” May 16 – Drawing Day. Drawing Day is all about sharing your inner creativity with the world. Whether it is crayon, pencil or charcoal, just let it all out and have fun, and best of all, there are no batteries required. Unfortunately, some of us are artistically challenged, and as I’m one of them, I’ll leave the drawing to others. My drawing ability was so bad at school, my grade six teacher brought in the school psychiatrist to have a chat with me in order to find out if I was disturbed. Fortunately, I didn’t tell him about the voices in my head and was released back into society. May 19 – Bike to Work Day. This is a good idea for a bit of exercise and clean, fresh air in the lungs. Perhaps not such a good idea if you live in Melbourne. May 24 – World Tiara Day. Why is it that only princesses get to wear tiara’s? Let’s put an end to this royal snobbery and make it an everyday dressing accessory for the woman (or man) in the street. Don’t dream it, do it! May 26 – World Lindy Hop Day. Requiring a great deal of fitness and energy, this dance originated in black communities in Harlem, in New York City during the ‘Roaring Twenties’. It’s fun, frenetic, occasionally frenzied, and is likely to leave you exhausted, but don’t worry: you only need to do it once every year. Some say the name commemorates Charles Lindbergh’s 1927 ‘hop’ across the Atlantic in a plane. May 29 – World Composting Day. Compost is an eco-friendly, cheap and effective option for fertilising your garden and plants but unfortunately not enough of us do it. This day serves as a reminder to recycle your waste food and scraps and get back closer to nature. If it was good enough for our ancestors then it should be good enough for us. May 30 – World No Tobacco Day. The title speaks for itself. If you’ve been thinking about giving up the smokes then perhaps this is the catalyst you’ve been waiting for. As I said before, don’t dream it, do it! Your body will thank you and so will everyone else. - John Kriesfeld
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SHEPPARTON ADVENTURE CLUB A beautiful morning with a predicted top temperature of 35 saw ten adventurers set off for Ruffy with the promise of another off-thebeaten-track walk in the area planned by Ruffy local, Justus Hagan. We met up with Justus at the Ruffy Community Centre and after a relaxed morning tea headed west to drop our cars before crossing private property (thanks to David and Susan Sleigh) to commence the walk along Hughes Creek. This was a great vantage point as our walk began as it offered fine views to remnants of some of the districts historic properties, including Dropmore and Habbies Howe. The first few kilometres followed the bed of Hughes Creek as it wound its way through a narrow gully littered with granite boulders. We scrambled and rock hopped from one side of this impressive gorge to the other, navigating around water holes, along rocky ledges and of course over and under tree trunks and other vegetation. Along the way, one intrepid walker accepted the challenge of ‘summiting’ a tall, steep sided boulder. He eventually succeeded, with just a little shove at the start to get him going. This triumph was however well and truly trumped a little later when four walkers provided a spectacular acrobatic display with full water immersion! Four well executed tumbles with the degree of difficulty - high! A great spot was found for lunch with handy
A Rock With a View fallen tree trunks and shade courtesy of a his extensive knowledge of local history and stately old eucalypt before we headed back geography and his enthusiasm for exploring through the valley to the cars left at Tarcombe. this fabulous part of the southern Strathbogie After the cool of the gorge this last bit was Ranges. The happy news is that more walks more exposed and a strong westerly kept us are planned. Thanks also to Howard Hanna all hanging on to our hats. for organising and putting this walk on the calendar. All up, the walk was about 8kms and took a bit over four hours. We are grateful to Justus for - Richard Graves
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FOLLOWING THE ART PATH Following the Art Path is a new exhibition by Splinter Contemporary Artists featuring works created for, during, and in response, to their recent public art event, The Art Path. As part of the 2017 Shepparton Festival, Splinter Contemporary Artists occupied the River Walk at the Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton (ABGS) for The Art Path, reacting and responding to the Festival theme, ‘Mapping Shepp’. Individual artists made personal decisions as to how they would approach the creative challenge of working and exhibiting outdoors. Some chose to provide inspiring hands-on art activities that resulted in collaborative works whilst others created sculptural installations and hangings. The Art Path was visited by more than 220 people. Visitors of all ages and backgrounds encountered site specific works and explored printmaking, painting, drawing, photography and sculpture. Following the Art Path will be on show at the Kyabram Town Hall Gallery from May 2 until July 31. The Official Opening will be held on Saturday the May 6 at 2pm. The Kyabram Town Hall Gallery is open 10 till 3pm Monday to Saturday. The Art Path was made possible through financial support from the Greater Shepparton City Council and through collaboration with the Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton. More information can be found on the ‘Splinter Contemporary Artists’ Facebook page.
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IDENTITY CRIME Identity crimes are amongst the most common crimes in Australia. Recent statistics show that between 4 and 5 percent of Australians experience financial losses as result of identity crime every year! In fact, identity crime is more common than personal and household related theft and is perceived by the general population as a ‘serious issue’ in the community. Statistics from IDCARE show that the misuse of identity generally occurs 72 hours after the initial compromise, with over 80% of these crimes initially detected by the victim. The process of dealing with these incidences takes victims an average of 18 hours and often victims are unsure of how or where to report these crimes. Identity crime is consistently under reported, which suggests the rate of these offences is increasing. This underlines the importance of the government (including police), the community and businesses to continue to work together to respond to and combat this issue. Please remember when you come into contact with victims, or anyone at high risk of identity related crime, you can recommend persons contact and seek further advice from ID Care. Key prevention messages community members and businesses should note to assist in their protection against identity crime: 1. Secure your personal documents at home, at work, and when you travel. 2. If you no longer need your personal information, destroy it safely. Use a shredder. 3. Secure your mailbox with a lock and when you move, redirect your mail. 4. Be cautious about using social media and limit the amount of personal information you publish online. 5. Regularly run your virus protection software for all devices connected to the Internet (mobile, tablet, laptop and computers). 6. Regularly update your software and patches. 7. Regularly change your passwords and use a combination of alphanumerals and symbols. If you store passwords. Consider the security of this information. 8. Learn how to avoid common scams by visiting SCAMWatch and your State/Territory Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading websites. 9. Be cautious about requests for personal information over the internet, phone and in person, in case it is a scam. 10. Investigate the arrival of new credit cards you didn’t ask for or bills for goods and services that aren’t yours. 11. Be alert for any unusual bank transactions or missing mail. 12. Regularly check your credit file. You can order these for free. 13. If you travel, tell your financial institutions the dates you are travelling. Secure your travel documents as most passports are lost or stolen overseas! When purchasing products and handing over your credit card, always keep it in sight. Don’t just accept it when someone asks for your personal information. Ask them why they need it, how they are going to store it, how long they are storing it for, where are they storing it. Don’t just accept the excuse, “We need to under legislation.” Ask what legislation. Remember that responsible organisations do not contact you to request personal details! For more information on how IDCARE can assist, please visit: http://www.idcare.org/ or alternatively call IDCARE: 1300 432 273 - Glenn Gibson, Crime Prevention Officer Greater Shepparton Police
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ADOPT A CAT OR KITTEN The Greater Shepparton City Council Animal Shelter currently has cats and kittens looking for loving homes. Residents have the opportunity to visit the Animal Shelter to learn about the process and benefits of adopting a shelter animal, as well as meeting the cats and kittens looking for a new forever home. Greater Shepparton City Council Manager Citizens Services, Laurienne Winbanks said it was important to ensure that the animal’s new home will be forever. “Animal Shelter staff focus on matching the right animal with the right home,” she said. “Experienced staff are available to offer assistance and guidance to anyone interested in adopting a shelter pet. Adopting an animal from the Shepparton Animal Shelter is a rewarding experience that will last a lifetime.” The price to adopt a cat or kitten is $100. All animals that are adopted from the Shepparton Animal Shelter are vet checked, vaccinated, microchipped and de-sexed. Animals available for adoption can be viewed by visiting the Shepparton Animal Shelter at 125 Wanganui Road, Shepparton between 8:30am- 4:30pm Monday to Friday. Adoption Animals are also listed on Council’s website: http://www.greatershepparton.com. au/pets-for-sale For more information, please contact the Shepparton Animal Shelter 5832 9700.
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DHURRINGILE TENNIS CLUB NEWS Presentations were held on March 23 in conjunction with Stacey Prossors World’s Greatest Shave. The event was hosted by the club and a total of $1127 was raised on the night for the Leukaemia Foundation. In the Junior events, the ANZTHS juniors received their certificates of participation along with the ANZTHS show bag. In the Boys’ Junior Club Championship, Aaron Niglia defeated Charlie Murdoch. In the Girls’ Club Championship, Darcie Stammers defeated Leasil Bowman. Most Improved Boy was awarded to Gabriel Wilson from stepping up from 10/U to playing in the Division 3 singles. Gabriel was also the only player to win a set during the finals for the team. Most Improved Girl went to Darcie Stammers for continuing to show great form and enthusiasm on the court. Encouragement awards went to 10/U players Ryan Gell and Leasil Bowman for their continued sportsperson like behaviour
on and off the court and giving their best each week during competition and practice nights. The coaches award went to 10/U Player Christopher Brown for his determination and doing the best he could not to get frustrated on the court and to Liam Sorraghan, for filling in throughout the season and most importantly was acknowledged by the Shepparton Junior Tennis Association and by the DTC for playing in the Semi-finals for Division 3 junior side when qualified players were not available to play. Well done to all the juniors and their parent as you have made the club proud. Men’s Senior club Championship was won by green keeper John Evans and R/Up was Luke Boehm. Ladies Senior Club Championships was won by Lisa Niglia and R/Up Paige Jackson. The doubles was won by jackaroo Jacob Holmes and Luke Boehm. The Gary Brisbane memorial award was given to
Melinda Holmes. Melinda gave up her time each week to not only thrash members off the tennis court but to organise the clubs annual Mad Hatters Tea Party, contribute with the weekly BBQ’s, and most importantly, used her skills and knowledge on rodent rat removal. Melinda’s skills are well rounded and are most worthwhile to the club. Don’t hesitate to call Melinda if you have problems with rodents as she would be glad to assist you. In the senior tennis, we wish the Greater Goulburn 2 side the very best of luck for the Grand finals scheduled for March 25. They will be up against a tough Kialla side. Congratulations to Luke and Heidi Boehm on the safe arrival of baby Estelle Lily born 16-3-2017 at 3.22pm, weighing 3112g(6ld14oz). We wish the very best to Marcus and Morgan for their upcoming wedding. - Lisa Niglia
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Everybody Has A Story TK’s JOURNEY FROM SRI LANKA Recently one of Goulburn Murray Water’s long term staff members, Tusitha Kurunaratne, left to take up an opportunity with DELWP. This is his story. A long time ago in a school far away, TK can recall studying northern Victoria’s dairy industry. It was a random topic for a Sri Lankan grade eight student but for reasons that will become obvious, the assignment stuck in his mind. Less random was TK’s study of Dartmouth Dam on its completion in 1979. As an aspiring engineer in Sri Lanka, the largest dam ever built in Victoria was the subject of international interest in the industry. TK recalled, “So, I knew something about the paddocks of north-central Victoria and I read a lot about Dartmouth Dam and I thought, it would be a wonderful place to visit one day, but I never thought I’d be visiting Dartmouth about a million times, or one day be burying my bones in Bendigo!” Few of Tusitha Karunaratne’s colleagues know his real name – for convenience, he’s been using his initials ever since arriving in Australia and joining Goulburn-Murray Water in 1994. However, everyone in GMW knows TK - a jovial, passionate and consummate professional who has helped maintain and manage the authority’s 16 dams for the last 23 years. TK finished up at GMW recently, retiring from his latest role managing dams on the Loddon, Campaspe and Upper Murray systems. Over the years he has worked on all GMW-managed dams and weirs, which collectively hold 70 per cent of the state’s water storage capacity. Ironically, some of the busiest times for TK were during some of the worst times for water management in Victoria. “The 10 years of drought turned into an opportunity for us,” he said. “We were able to undertake a lot of maintenance and safety upgrades that you just can’t do when the storages are full.” TK said he was also fortunate to start work with GMW at a time when engineers were much more hands-on than they are today. He said he had
great mentors, a role TK has taken on for younger employees in recent years, and looks back with pride at his achievements. “I was a timid migrant who can now get up in any forum anywhere and confidently speak about dams, which are my specialty,” he said. “I’m so grateful to GMW, this place really made me who I am today.” Apart from GMW, TK also credits Russia with helping him forge a successful engineering career. The People’s Friendship University in Moscow remains one of Russia’s highest ranked learning institutions. During the Cold War, it sought to help developing nations by giving promising students a first-class education. TK’s high school achievements allowed him entry to the university, where he spent the first six months of a six-year Bachelor’s degree learning to speak Russian. “It’s such a rich language but so hard to learn,” TK said. After earning his Masters in Birmingham in the UK, TK returned to his native Sri Lanka and met a visiting Australian delegation from GMW’s predecessor, the Rural Water Commission of Victoria. His desire to one day visit Dartmouth Dam suddenly became very real. “They sponsored me to come work here and there were some initial challenges in settling in,” he said of himself and his Sri Lankan wife. “But we just met so many really good people,” he said. “We now have hundreds of friends and have had so many wonderful opportunities.” TK’s wife works for the Victorian Government in Bendigo. Their two grown children, a physiotherapist and an engineer, live in Melbourne. As for TK, he finished at GMW on a Friday in February and began at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) at Bendigo on the following Monday. His first project is to keep regional Victorians safe by streamlining emergency planning for floods or dam failure. “So, I’m ready for my next challenge in life,” TK said with a grin. “You see, I’ll be at home with my wife and then working in the same office as her!” - Kristin Favaloro
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MOOROOPNA CWA Mooroopna CWA started the New Year off with a delightful social gathering at ‘The Barn’ – Toolamba, this being the residence of the Luscombe family. We enjoyed viewing the family garden, marvelling at the recently constructed ‘little’ red and white school house that adorns the corner of the property from the roadside. We had a shared dinner and participated in the first meeting for the year. Some members attended the International Women’s Day gathering at the African House on March 8 in celebration of the achievement of women in our society. We had a tour of Organic Delights, a family owned and operated organic dried fruit farm in Tatura. This was most interesting and we were able to purchase available products as well and our thanks go to Tania Bowman. As we get into the serious business of decision making within the Country Women’s Association we are all looking forward to attending the Annual General Meeting and State Conference of CWA, Victoria, which is being held at Eastbank Centre, Shepparton from May 25 to 27. For further enquires please contact Barbara Carter, secretary 0448852666. - Barbara Carter
TURATON Turaton Music Company is presenting a series of concerts this autumn in Tatura on Sunday 28 May and surrounding district. The concerts are themed ‘Music Cafe – What’s on the Menu” with selections from popular composers – George Gershwin, Burt Bacharach, Oscar Hammerstein, Jerome Kern and many others. Old favourites including ‘Tea for Two’, ‘Climb Every Mountain’ and ‘Cabaret’ combined with some light hearted songs to tempt your taste buds and make for an enjoyable outing. If you can’t make it to Tatura on Sunday 28th check out the poster for details of other venues.
MUSEUM REJUVINATED When I was roped into accepting the presidency of the Tatura Historical Society late last year, I did so with great trepidation. My chief concern was a crippling lack of volunteers to keep the museum open. Opening seven days a week was placing an enormous and unfair burden on a very few stalwarts and this was clearly not a sustainable option into the future. In desperation, we started campaigning strenuously to attract new volunteers to the cause. TV, radio, local press publications were all utilised and to my surprised delight it worked. Last Monday I walked into the museum to find five volunteers all going hell for leather at various tasks and projects. In recent weeks/months we have welcomed up to a dozen new volunteers into our ranks and I can’t express how grateful we are. An added bonus is the fact that these newcomers have an endless supply of ideas, improvements and recommendations that have created an atmosphere of regeneration and hope for the future. Added to this hive of activity is the start of construction of a replica monument to the Arandora Star in the forecourt of the museum. The Arandora Star was a ship that in 1940 sailed from Liverpool England bound for Canada loaded with German POWs and civilians labelled as enemy aliens. The ship was sunk by German torpedos shortly after sailing resulting in a great loss of life. Among the passengers on the Arandora Star were hundreds of young German Jews who had fled persecution in their homeland only to be rounded up as enemy aliens in Britain when war broke out. A lot of them went down with the stricken ship but those who survived were taken back to England and loaded onto another ship, the Dunera, and shipped to Australia for internment. While interned, these men constructed a monument to honour the memory of those lost on the Arandora Star but unfortunately this monument disappeared with the passing of time. For this reason, the Dunera Association in Melbourne undertook a project to create a replica monument and this project is now reaching fruition with the erection of the duplicate monument in the forecourt of the Tatura Museum. - Steve Barnard
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The Early Years - 1904 to 1913 Young’s Tatura Brick Yards furnished the bricks for many of the new buildings in the town at this time. The new Bank of Victoria was, according to the Free Press, February 1906, “a good solid addition to the building line of Hogan Street. From an ornamental point of view the building is not much to look at, but the work has been carried out in a first-class manner and the material is of the best.” In 1913 a new State Savings Bank was built by Mr A. Miles but in the same year, Mrs C. Mitchell’s newsagency in Hogan Street was destroyed by fire. On either side the Commercial Bank and Mr. C Brady’s store were saved. In 1911 Mr J. Davies erected new shops opposite the Bank of Victoria in Hogan Street and leased them to C. H. Pocknee, tailor, and L. Eason, chemist. Advertisers in the local papers included A. Phillips, watchmaker and jeweller and G. A Phillips, Rodney Cycle and Motor Works in Hogan Street. For all of the advertising that came into his hands, the editor of the Free Press apparently considered himself hardly done by, and was moved to print an apologia in May 1913: “To run a newspaper, all a fellow has to do is to be able to write poems, discuss the tariff and money questions, umpire a football match, report a wedding, saw wood, describe a fire so that the readers will shed tears, make a shilling do the work of ten shillings, shine at a dance, measure calico, abuse the liquor habit, test whisky, subscribe to a charity, go without meals, invent advertisements, sneer at snobbery, overlook scandal, appraise babies, delight pumpkin raisers, minister to the afflicted, heed the disgruntled, fight to the finish, set type, mould opinions, sweep out the office, speak at prayer meetings, purchase goods locally while others send to the department stores, give free puffs to all and sundry; the printing order going elsewhere.”
Mr W. J Wilson had become the manager of the Free Press in 1904, succeeding Mr E. Marston who had occupied the post since the establishment of the paper. The Wilson era at the Free Press was notable for the spirited rivalry that was maintained with The Guardian. Each paper was quick to point out mistakes in the other, for example, in December 1904, “Readers might notice that the last Friday issue of The Guardian was headed Tuesday. In the same issue, we notice that the cricket total in one instance is given as 70, whilst according to the individual scores given, it should be 103.” In July 1907, The Guardian remarked, “The Free Press scribe has woken from his Rip Van Winkle sleep and tells his readers that the Tatura Public Gardens ‘are beginning to wear quite a neat and trim appearance’. Great Scot! Why, the picturesque appearance of the gardens has never been in doubt.” In March 1907, in regards to some other subject of dispute, the Free Press reported: “The editor of The Guardian accepts our offer of cigars and whisky to soothe his ruffled feelings, but apparently is not satisfied and wants to argue the matter out. Well, the Guardian says we were wrong. We say we are not. Cigars and whisky are off.” Occasionally the papers were honest enough to admit their own mistakes, or perhaps they deemed it expedient to correct themselves before they were corrected by the rival! The following report appeared in the Free Press, January 1908, “Readers might have noticed that in our last issue we gave the ‘temperance’ register of Kyabram as 110. Kyabram was always noted for its temperance, but we think 110 per cent too high a record, or did it mean 110 pints per individual? Our intelligent compositor informs us that temperance should have been temperature.”
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ALL THAT GLITTERS (Part 4) Arthur Snodgrass has discovered that life can have many unexpected twists and turns. His wife Muriel, unhappy that their peaceful life has been shattered by the discovery of gold in their garden, has packed her bags and gone to live with her sister.
recovers and the price of gold returns to a lower price. My father has made a lot of money buying and selling gold so I have some knowledge of these things. You must sell today. Tomorrow will be too late.” “I’m not sure,” said Arthur slowly. “I don’t like being rushed into anything hasty.”
“What a very interesting night, Mr Arthur,” commented Raj as he sat down at the breakfast table opposite Arthur Snodgrass. “It’s not every day a burglar falls through your window.”
“Will Mrs Snodgrass be returning soon?” asked Raj.
“I don’t know what the world is coming to,” groaned Arthur. “The man invades my home and now he’s threatening to sue me for assault and false imprisonment.”
“In that case, I have a proposition for you,” said Raj. “I have several cousins who are looking for work and I was wondering if you would allow them to use your lounge room to set up their computers and make a couple of phone calls.”
“You did hit him with that baseball bat,” said Raj. “No I didn’t. The damned fool injured himself when he tripped over the pot plant stand. I only threatened to hit him when he tried to get up.” Arthur gestured at the front page of the newspaper. “And look at this. Terrorist attacks in London and Paris. The world’s gone mad.” “Every cloud has a silver lining, Mr Arthur,” replied Raj, “although in your case it is a golden lining.” “What are you talking about?” grumbled Arthur. “One moment, Mr Arthur,” said Raj as he tapped several rapid commands into his Ipad. “Ah yes, it is just as I thought. The share market has dropped significantly as a result of the terror attack and the price of gold has shot up as a result. Your gold nugget is worth much more today, Mr Arthur. If you take my advice, I would be selling the nugget at this very time.” “That’s interesting,” replied Arthur thoughtfully. “Won’t the price of gold continue to rise?” “No, Mr Arthur. The share market always panics after a terrorist attack but then quickly
“I don’t think she’ll be coming home until I get this whole damned thing sorted.”
“On my phone?” asked Arthur. “Who would they be calling?” Raj laughed. “No, not on your phone Mr Arthur. They would be calling from their own mobile phones. It is simply to do with talking to people about electricity suppliers. It would not cost you anything. In fact, we would pay you for the use of the room.” Arthur shrugged. “A couple of your cousins? I don’t see why not.” Raj smiled. “Thank you, Mr Arthur.” They were interrupted by a knock on the back door and Frank strode into the kitchen without waiting to be asked. “I just thought I’d thank you for your hospitality before I took off,” he said jovially. “I’ve enjoyed camping in your back yard but now that the weather’s getting colder I thought I’d head north for a few months. Apparently, someone has found gold at a place called Ridgeway Deeps so I’ll spend winter there. I just hope they’ve got a few good pubs.” He pumped Arthur’s hand enthusiastically and headed
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“I don’t employ them. They were simply helping me to make a vegetable garden.” “I see,” replied Peabody once again. “And they were with you when you mined the gold nugget?” “Yes,” said Arthur. “They helped me dig it up.” “What safety gear did you issue them with?”
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CUBBY FUN The cubby kids have had a fun packed first term painting, creating, making fantastic creatures, trucks, buses and buildings out of playdough, coming to terms with the challenges of scissors by cutting, pasting and threading a wide variety of interesting objects. They have all completed their Easter projects and were happily surprised when the Easter bunny popped into the cubby during their Easter party. It has been perfect weather for having fun outside and the garden has been well looked after. There are still a few vacancies for Term 2 on Tuesday and Thursday so please feel free to come down and talk to the friendly staff and see what fun everyone is having at The Cubby House.
Arthur thought for a moment. “They had gumboots,” he said. “Does that count?” “Certainly,” replied Peabody. “Now we’re getting somewhere. Can I see the gumboot training records please?” “Training records? For wearing gumboots?” “Of course,” replied Peabody. “I need to see the signed paperwork that shows that the training on the correct wearing of gumboots has been both given and received. Without the correct training, there’s every chance that the gumboots could be worn incorrectly with the left gumboot on the right foot and the right gumboot on the left foot. If that were to happen and there was a Berksafe accident, then you, as the employer, would be liable.” “What?” replied Arthur, who was clearly astounded. “Surely you’re kidding me?”
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CAN YOU PLEASE EXPLAIN THIS TO ME? by Ma Merle
“As much as I don’t like going out and socialising, I thought it would be nice to attend my granddaughters wedding, and I was grateful to be remembered. I often get forgotten these days when it comes to family events and I bet you do too,” I said to Agnes as we shared a nice pot of tea. “Not really, Merle,” replied Agnes. “I usually get invited to all our family events.” I chose to ignore Agnes’s last comment as her mind isn’t what it used to be and she tends to forget things such as not being invited. “Anyway,” I continued, “I went with my elderly brother who is such an old grump, really. He complained about everything. The roads were too busy, his pants were too tight, first it was too hot, then too chilly, he just complained all the time. The wedding was outside, which seems to be very fashionable these days. Why on earth anyone would get married outside is beyond me, one nasty change of the weather and the whole occasion would have been ruined.” “It’s so romantic though,” said Agnes. “Much better than being stuck in some old building.” “Yes, Agnes, I’m sure,” I said. “The thing is, my brother Bob was right on this occasion as the sun did have quite a bite in it. My old skin does not appreciate the sun nowadays and if I develop any more sun spots they will all be joined together and I will be mistaken for a native of some sort. We got there early because we wanted good seats up the front where we could see what was going on. My eyesight is not what it used to be and poor old Bob can’t hear half of what anyone says so we positioned ourselves nicely in the third row. We would have preferred the front row but the first two rows were already taken. So, we sat in the blazing sun, slowly being burnt to a crisp as we waited for the bride to arrive although naturally, she was fashionably late. Nobody seemed at all fussed about her late appearance and just chatted and laughed boisterously. If I didn’t know better Agnes, I’d say some of those folks appeared to have been celebrating even before the wedding.”
“Sometimes, Merle, it’s necessary to have a small sherry, purely for medicinal purposes of course, in order to steady the nerves,” said Agnes. “Weddings can be quite stressful you know.” “Well I can tell you one thing for nothing Agnes, nobody was stressing over us poor old souls roasting in the sun. My son did say hello and that he would be back shortly with a drink of water for us but I wonder what his definition of that is because it was ages before he returned with a plastic cup of tepid water. So, after what seemed like three days sitting in the desert, the bride finally turned up in what was almost a nice dress but was far too revealing. I mean it’s a wedding, not a night club. Everyone in the bridal party looked sort of lovely, but clearly under-dressed. Everything is so casual nowadays. What ever happened to tradition and formality? Eventually they got to the vows and so forth but before I could even turn to my brother, who I am sure had nodded off during the ceremony, the two rows in front of us stood up and cheered, and jumped up and down, carrying on like pork chops. I could not see a single thing after that with these people jumping up and down, waving their arms around as if they were at the football. I was quite angry, Agnes. You just don’t stand up in front of people who are sitting down and block their view. It was so rude, so very rude. They clearly had no respect for anybody else. I politely tapped one of the lassies on the shoulder and told her I could not see anything and could she please sit back down in her seat. She looked at me like I had leprosy. I saw her turn to her friends and whisper and giggle. Smug little mite. I felt like tipping my plastic cup of water over the back of her fancy hair-do head. I tell you I was not happy.” “Merle, that sounds terrible.” “Oh yes, and to make matters worse, we had to amuse ourselves for over two hours until the reception began. That was in a large marquee outside and of course they had seats for us oldies. Bob and I sat in there most of the time just waiting for the function to begin. As the bride and groom entered, lo and behold, those damn young girls, well different ones this time, stood up and carried on, waving arms around, jiggling
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Ma Merle continued.. about, nearly losing their tops. Poor old Bob and I were left yet again, sitting down in our seats, totally blind to the activities. I tell you, Agnes, I had had enough. “Oi!” I said to the bunch of young-uns in front. “Sit down before I drag you down. We have been here for over two hours waiting patiently to see the bride and groom, so take your stupid jiggling over to the side of the room where you belong, so my brother and I can enjoy the wedding we came to see.” I’m sure I had steam coming out of my ears, Agnes. There was no giggling this time. They all actually looked frightened, as they well should. One by one, they clambered over to the side of the marquee, looking back over their shoulders to make sure I meant it. From time to time, they would edge back over and each time I gave them a look that would kill. “That’s much better,” I said to Bob.” “What letter?” he said. “Oh Merle, what an event. Young people can be so rude can’t they.” “They so can, but honestly Agnes, it happened over and over during the reception, and I can tell you they weren’t all young. It seemed to be open slather, anywhere there was a free spot, up they shot, young, old, and in between, standing, waving their stupid arms about, I mean, get over on the dance floor if you want to carry on like that. I don’t know how they’ve got all that energy either at that time of the night.” Agnes shook her head ruefully. “There’s just no manners or respect nowadays Merle.” “Well, hopefully I won’t be invited to any more functions for some time. That sort of thing just makes me so angry. You’re right Agnes, no respect, that’s what it comes down to. Everyone just looking out for themselves. Luckily, Bob nodded off, so that gave us an excuse to leave early. I thought it might rain as it had cooled down significantly and Bob gets sick quite quickly these days.” “I do hope you don’t get invited to any more functions, Merle. They just put you all out of sorts don’t they?” “Yes, I suppose they do Agnes, but I’d really like to know what these people are thinking when they do that, standing up hogging the view, doing what they like. Can someone please explain? Anyone?”
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In his eighteenth year, Lewis Alsamari was conscripted into the Iraqi army. Once his superiors discovered his ability to speak English, things went from bad to worse. Lewis was selected for Saddam’s elite, top-secret intelligence service, an offer he literally could not refuse. Only one option remained, to flee from his native land, leaving his family behind. Making his escape from the army compound where he was posted, Lewis was shot in the leg. A gruelling journey ensued, across the desert at night with a group of Bedouin and at the mercy of ravenous wolves. *You will have to read the book to find out if Lewis made it to the United Kingdom. With many people escaping their own countries to find a better way of life, I found this book extremely relevant to their plight. A worthwhile read which helps you understand why so many people want to find a safe haven. Kerry Gardner
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See page 27 for answers 1. Wh at an imal’s n ame translates as water horse? a. Zebra b. Hippopotamus c. Crocodile d. Elephant 2. How many degrees in a circle? a. 45 b. 90 c. 180 d. 360 3. Which is the largest sandy desert in the world? a. Sahara Desert b. Great Victoria Desert c. Gobi Desert d. Kalahari Desert 4. Where in your body is the patella? a. Shoulder blades b. Foot c. Knee d. Elbow 5. What is the last letter of the Greek alphabet? a. Epsilon b. Omega c. Upsilon d. Kappa
6. When is Easter celebrated each year? a. On the first Sunday after the full moon b. Two weeks after Palm Sunday c. Three days after Passover d. The last Sunday of the school holidays 7. What is ailurophobia? a. The irrational fear of getting sick b. The irrational fear of elephants c. The irrational fear of snails d. The irrational fear of cats 8. What is a baby rabbit called? a. Calf b. Pup c. Kitten d. Cub 9. Who created the imaginary land of Narnia? a. Enid Blyton b. C.S. Lewis c. Ruth Park d. Roald Dahl 10. Which are the highest water falls on Earth? a. Tugela Falls – South Africa b. Vinnufossen - Norway c. Yumbilla Falls – Peru d. Angel Falls - Venezuela
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This is a good time to be liquid fertilising bulb plantings such as daffodils and hyacinths that have gone in during early autumn and are now sprouting their new leaves. Look for some of the new miniature spring flowering bulbs – they’re great in pots. PowerFeed promotes vigorous growth and stimulates flowering and fruiting. Its unique blend of fish, highly soluble nutrients and liquid composts sets it apart from other products. PowerFeed can act as a clay breaker and help to reduce nutrient losses in sandy soils. Purchase a flowering cyclamen pot for indoor decoration throughout the cooler months. It will thrive in filtered light in an unheated part of the house. There are gorgeous colours to choose from in both the miniature and larger varieties. Keep your Cyclamen moist but never wet and avoid wetting the foliage. Not only are Cyclamens great for some indoor colour, but they will also thrive in rockeries and window boxes, or pots, as long as it’s in a cool, well lit, airy position. Avoid mowing or cutting off leaves of crocus and dwarf bulbs growing in lawns or gardens until early June. Leaving it until they have completely died off allows the bulb to access nutrients until then. Even a last complete fertilising will help promote its flowering potential next season.
Do you have a variegated plant in your garden? Or sometimes shoots appear on previously plain-leaved plants with attractive variegations? This is a natural mutation and these can then be propagated by nurserymen to make a new plant. But the new variegated plant might try to revert to all-green foliage because the mutation isn't stable. If left, this all-green growth, which will be more vigorous than the variegated kind, will take over the plant. The solution for this is to cut out the plain-leaved growth as you see it appear, or in the case of a plain leaved plant having variegated leaves appear then cut those limbs away. It’s a great time to prune-cut back any perennials that have now finished flowering to keep a neat and tidy shape. Did you feed your Camellias? It’s a good time to give them a Camellia-Azealia fertiliser throughout their growing-flowering season. Mulch around the root system as well to protect them from the cooler conditions, and then mulch in Spring for protection in the hotter months. Many of the smaller shrubs such as Azaleas, Hebes and Gardenias can be transplanted this month. It’s also a good time to move Conifers. Think about frost protection for the coming months. Move vulnerable plants to a protected position such as the verandah or even indoors if it’s a well-lit area. Harvest pumpkins this month by cutting the stem, leaving a 10-15cm length. Leave them to cure in the sun for a couple of weeks so the skin hardens. Finally store in a cool dry place.
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I WISH I’D THOUGHT OF THAT
If you’re looking for an opportunity to impress your friends or slay your enemies, then it may pay to memorise a couple of these clever one-liners. “Nothing is more responsible for the good old days than a bad memory.” – Frank Adams “I do desire we may be better strangers.” – William Shakespeare “If you’re enjoying yourself in his company, it’s all you’re enjoying.” – Anon “When there’s nothing more to be said, he’ll still be saying it.” – Anon “He was dull in a new way and that made many people think him great.” – Samuel Johnson “He had a degree so he could ice cakes with joined-up writing.” – A.A. Gill “He attained such a depth of seediness that a flock of starlings could feed off him.” – Clive James “If you think it’s difficult to meet new people, try picking up the wrong golf ball.” – Jack Lemmon
“Work is the curse of the drinking classes.” – Oscar Wilde “The cook was a good cook as cooks go, and as good cooks go, she went.” – Saki “A boss is a person who’s early when you’re late, and late when you’re early.” – Anon “Everyone sits in a prison of his own ideas.” – Albert Einstein “Calamities are of two kinds: misfortune to ourselves and good fortune to others.” – Ambrose Bierce “If you want the last word in an argument, say “I expect you’re right”.” – Anon “You know what they say, if at first you don’t succeed, you’re not the only son.” – Stephen Fry “If you don’t believe in the resurrection of the dead, look in any office at quitting time.” – Robert Townsend “Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.” – Will Rogers
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1 cup butter 2 ½ cups flour 1 cup sugar 5 eggs ½ teaspoon carb soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon cocoa Method Cream butter and sugar, beat eggs in separately. Sift all ingredients together, beating all the time. If desired, add fruit or chopped nuts. Cook in a moderate oven for about 40 minutes or until cooked.
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G.V. TREE GROUP Environmentalists will be pleased to know that the tree planting bug is alive and well. Planters, new and experienced, have been active and will remain so cherishing what they hope is the right tree for its place in the scheme of things. Unfortunately, the trouble with trees is that it takes about 20 years to resolve this question. After planting our trees, the general trend is to fuss and run out every few days to check progress and possibly add a bit more water – don’t over do it as native trees can’t tolerate wet feet. Natives started in tubes are slow to get going and it is at least the second year before they start to get moving, From then on, depending on the variety, growth can be dramatic. On the other hand, something that doesn’t flourish is probably the wrong tree for that situation and it is better to cut your losses. Once a tree is established it should be left to nature to do the nurturing, allowing it to adapt to the regular cycle of ‘droughts and flooding rains’. By the time you read this after Easter, the Nursery will be opening on Saturday mornings at the usual times of 9am to 11.30am. Hopefully, there will be enough moisture in the ground by then to make it an ideal time to do the planting before the ground gets too cold. - Joan Baumber
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Tatura Library News Easter Activities It was great to see so many children having fun participating in our free activities over the school holidays and Easter period. There were many beautiful 3D eggs and Easter bunny egg holders proudly taken home ready to be filled with yummy Easter eggs. We also had over 25 entries in the Easter colouring competition. The winner in the 7 and over section was Simrat Randhawa and the 6 and under winner was Ivy Aikman. A big thank you to everyone who participated. National Simultaneous Story-time. Wednesday May 24 at 11.00am Tatura library is once again participating in this the National Simultaneous story-time. Every year a picture book written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator is read simultaneously in libraries,
schools, pre-schools and many other places around the country. Last year over 52,000 children participated at over 3,500 locations. This year’s book is The Cow that Tripped over the Moon by Tony Wilson and Laura Wood Please contact the library for further information. Victorian Premier’s Reading Challenge This program recognises that reading from an early age is vital for success at school and has life-long benefits. The aim of the Challenge is to both encourage children to read more and promote a love of reading. We have many of the books on the list and are able to request more. Please mention when visiting the library that you are looking for books on the Premier’s Reading Challenge list and we will be happy to assist. - Claire and Kerrie, Tatura Library Co-Ordinators
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BACON AND ONION TART This recipe is a much more interesting one (in my opinion) along the lines of Egg and Bacon Pie. It’s easy to make and light on the stomach. Ingredients: 1 Sheet frozen Puff Pastry, thawed 40g Butter 3 Rashers Bacon, chopped 1 Large Onion, sliced 1/4 Cup SR Flour 300g Sour Cream 3 Eggs 2 Teaspoons Chives Method: Ease pastry into greased quiche pan and trim edges Melt butter in frypan. Sauté bacon and onion 3-5 minutes Add flour to pan and cook, stirring 1 minute Whisk together sour cream and eggs Stir in bacon mixture and pour into pastry case Bake 30-35 minutes at 180 degrees until puffed and golden Sprinkle Chives over top - Janice Dreyer
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THE STRANGER A few years after I was born, my dad met a stranger who was new to our small town. From the beginning, dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer and soon invited him to live with our family. The stranger was quickly accepted and was around from then on. As I grew up, I never questioned his place in my family. In my young mind, he had a special niche. My parents were complementary instructors, mum taught me good from evil and dad taught me to obey. But the stranger, he was our story teller. He would keep us spellbound for hours on end with adventures, mysteries and comedies. If I wanted to know anything about politics, history or science, he always knew the answers about the past, understood the present and even seemed able to predict the future! He took my family to their first football game. He made me laugh and he made me cry. The stranger never stopped talking but dad didn't seem to mind. Sometimes, while the rest of us were shushing each other to listen to what he had to say, mum would get up quietly and go to the kitchen for peace and quiet. (I wonder now if she ever prayed for the stranger to leave). Dad ruled our household with certain moral convictions but the stranger never felt obligated to honour them. Profanity, for example, was not allowed in our home - not from us, our friends or any visitors. Our long-time visitor, however, got away with fourletter words that burned my ears and made my dad squirm and my mother blush. My dad didn't permit the liberal use of alcohol but the stranger encouraged us to try it on a regular basis. He made cigarettes look cool, cigars manly and pipes distinguished. He talked freely (much too freely!) about sex. His comments were sometimes blatant, sometimes suggestive and generally embarrassing. I now know that my early concepts about relationships were influenced strongly by the stranger. Time after time, he opposed the values of my parents, yet he was seldom rebuked......and NEVER asked to leave. More than fifty years have passed since the stranger moved in with our family. He has blended right in and is not nearly as fascinating as he was at first. Still, if you could walk into my parents' den today, you would still find him sitting over in his corner, waiting for someone to listen to him talk and watch him draw his pictures. His name? We just call him TV.
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TATURA BOWLS CLUB
Premiership Winning Team at the Medal Presentation Tatura Bowls Club's 2016/17 pennant season has come to a conclusion with the Saturday Division 6 side finishing with a premiership win over Kyabram 59 shots to 49. Tatura held the lead for the majority of the day, but it was not all plain sailing, for Kyabram consistently challenged for the lead. It is not only winning scores that make for a premiership win, for the attending Tatura supporters commented on the significant shots saved by skipper Peter Cohen. Although he was not in a winning rink it was by all reports a star performance. Nick Tziros (S), Josh LeSueur, George Tully and Seth Tziros defeated Jan McFadyen by 12 shots 36 to 24. Peter Cohen (S), Steve Barnard, Doug Clapp and Ken Tee lost to Judy Wright by 2 shots 23 to 25. Club event results - Dot Best has dominated the Ladies events this year winning the Ladies Club Championship, the 21Up and the 100Up. In the Men's club events a couple of new bowlers to the club have taken out awards. Ken Cornell in the Men's Club Championship and Steve ‘Bandit’ Baldwin has dominated in club events winning the 100Up, B Grade championship and teamed up with Paul Hussey in winning the club pairs. 16-year-old
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SACRED HEART PARISH
Parish Priest: Father Michael Morley. 65 Hogan Street, Tatura Phone: 5824 1049. Fax: 5824 2745 Mass Times Saturday - 6.00p.m. Sunday -9.30am. Weekdays: Refer to Parish Bulletin Reconciliation: Saturday 11.30am to 12 noon
TATURA UNITING CHURCH
GENERATIONS CHURCH
ANGLICAN PARISH OF TATURA All Saints, Francis St. Tatura Ph. Rectory: 5824 1170 Rector: Rev. Jude Benton Church Service Times Sundays - 9.00am Wednesdays - 10.00am. Mainly Music For pre-schoolers and parents. Contact: Iola Ibrahim 5854 8265 Wednesdays 12.30pm - 4.00pm Artmooveau Craft group
Minister Rev. Brian Spencer 0400 274 482 APRIL SERVICES Apr. 30 9.30am Parish Service, Tatura Rev. B. Spencer MAY SERVICES May 7 11am J McRae May 14 11am Rev. B Spencer HC May 21 11am Congregation May 28 11am Rev. B Spencer
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ANZAC BISCUITS - Makes about 24 A great thing to make with the help of an adult. 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup of brown sugar ¾ cup coconut 1 cup plain flour sifted 125g butter, melted 2 tabsp Golden Syrup ½ bicarb soda 3 tabsp boiling water
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Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Line tray with baking paper. Place oats, coconut, flour and sugar in a bowl, stir with a wooden spoon to combine. Melt the butter and golden syrup in a saucepan over low heat. In a separate bowl, combine the bicarb and boiling water, then add it to the butter/syrup mixture. Pour this foaming mixture into your dry ingredients and mix well. Roll into golfball sized balls, or using a spoon drop mixture onto trays, spacing them about 6cm apart. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown. You may need to turn the tray around halfway through the cooking for an even bake. Transfer to wire racks. When cool store in an airtight container.
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PRESCHOOLERS SHOW OFF EASTER BONNETS
The Children Showing Off Their Creations The Easter Hat Parade at Tatura Children’s Centre is an annual tradition where the children create a stylish hat or bonnet at home and bring it along for the parade. The pre-school children excitedly paraded in their wonderful hat creations for their families, as well as entertaining the audience by singing a couple of Easter songs. This was a wonderful afternoon giving the children the opportunity to invite their loved ones to celebrate their achievements. The children were very excited to finish Term One off with the parade and a special Easter treat! Easter hats are a tried and true part of Easter celebrations around Australia. TCC would like to thank our families who attended our afternoon gathering. It was great to see so many families visiting our TCC Community to acknowledge and celebrate this tradition through song, dance, art and craft and social interactions. - Terrianne Miller
Happy Easter
TATURA MEDICAL CENTRE 4 Thomson Street, Tatura 3616 Telephone: (03) 5824 1244 admin@taturamedical.com.au Heads Shoulders
Knees & Toes And all the bits in between! At Tatura Medical Centre, we can take care of all of you. Call 5824 1244 for an appointment.
Shingles Vaccines now available Tatura Medical Centre will be closed on Tuesday 25th April for Anzac Day. A Doctor will be at the clinic from 10am to 11am for urgent cases
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CLUBS & ORGANISATIONS DIRECTORY
This directory is designed to inform newcomers to the Tatura area of the contact people for the various groups as listed. Club Secretaries are asked to keep us informed in order to keep the list up-to-date.
—— Arts —— C.A.E. BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP. Meet 2nd Tues. in month, 8.00pm in private homes. Mignon Campbell 5824 1367, or Lois Orr 5824 2379 G.V. BRANCH CAKE DECORATORS ASS. VIC. Inc. Workshop & meeting bi-monthly, Hodson House, Contact: Bev Smallman 5824 2638. RODNEY ARTS SOCIETY - CREATIVE ART. Meet every Thurs at 9am. Mechanics Hall. Park at rear. Contact: Sue Graves 5824 2929 TATURA GARDEN CLUB. Meet 3rd Mon. in month. 8.00pm at Tatura Community House, Kerferd St., Tatura President: Jan Perry 5824 1130 Secretary: Lyn McCartney 5824 2464 TURATON MUSIC COMPANY Rehearsals Monday and Wednesday at 7.30pm at 252 Pyke Road. New members welcome. Contact Shirley Ferguson 5824 1547 Email: info@turaton.org.au Web: www.turaton.org.au —— Churches —— ANGLICAN PARISH OF TATURA. Rev'd Jude Benton 5824 1170. Parish Secretary Jillian Earl 5824 2988. Ladies Guild. Meet 2nd Fri. in month, 2.00pm Contact: Phyll Bramley 5824 2633 ANGLICAN PARISH OF MURCHISON & RUSHWORTH Parish Secretary J. Baumber 5826 6344 Every Sun 9.00am Rushworth 11am Murchison ST BRIGID’S MURCHISON. Ladies Guild Meet 2nd Mon. in month 1.30pm Contact: Marion 5826 2303 ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN. Parish Sec. Irene Tavener 5824 2729 Tatura Presbyterian Ladies Fellowship Meet 1st Mon. in month in Church Hall, March – Dec. Contact: Tina Clark 5824 3416 GENERATIONS CHURCH ACC. PO Box 216 Tatura Ph. 5824 3240 Email: info@generations.org.au 9am, 11am & 6pm Sunday's. MURCHISON UNITING CHURCH. Congregation Pres. Helen Newton 5826 2426 MURCHISON “MURRUNGAR” U.C.F. Meet 3rd Fri. in month 2.00pm in Church Hall. Contact: M. Brown 5826 2381 TATURA CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE. Meet 1st Wed. of month, 2 pm Parish Hall. Contact: Gwen Ranson 5824 1251 Tatura/Toolamba Uniting Church, Rev. Brian Spencer 0400 274 482 .Congregation Sec. Beryl Cross 5826 6353. TATURA / TOOLAMBA UNITING CHURCH FELLOWSHIP Meet at alternate venues 2nd Thurs of month Pres. Mignon Campbell 5824 1367 Sec. Beryl Cross 5826 6353 —— Committees —— AUSTRALIA DAY COMMITTEE MURCHISON. Contact: Desley on 5826 2546. AUSTRALIA DAY COMMITTEE TATURA. Contact: Lois Orr 5824 2379. AUSTRALIA DAY COMMITTEE TOOLAMBA. Contact: Vin Whit e 0437 314 418 Sally Moseley 0418 577 552 BYRNESIDE HALL COMMITTEE. Meet when necessary, Byrneside Hall. Contact: Sec. Jen Pagon 0407 369 354. Bookings Dale Manuel 5855 2461 Cussen Park Advisory Committee. Meet 4th Thurs. in month. 7.30pm G-MW Conference Room, Casey St. Contact: Simon Cowan 0427 301 732 (c/- Locked Bag 1000, Shepparton) DHURRINGILE COMMUNITY RECREATION RESERVE AND HALL COMMITTEE. Contact: President Sharon McCarthy 0406 070 975. HARSTON MEMORIAL HALL. Contact: Wes Tyson 5854 8323 murchison men's shed. 1pm to 2pm Wednesday, rear of Murchison Community Care Bldg. Contact Ken Mair 5826 2773, Wal Harrison 5826 2512 TOOLAMBA COMMUNITY HALL. For bookings contact Jim Woodward on 0427 099 955 or Rhonda White on 5826 5461 Victory Hall & Mechanics Institute. Enquires Phone 0408 052 429 Bookings: 'Brush It Up' Hairdressing Ph 5824 1387 —— Community —— BALLANTYNE CENTRE TATURA. For bookings and enquiries 5824 1421. GIRGARRE RSL. Meet 1st Tues in month, 7pm, RSL Clubrooms. Sec: John Crilly 5824 2447. Harston Playgroup. Every Wed. 10am to 12noon (not school holidays) Harston Primary Portable Building. For Information call Cathy 5854 8317 Merrigum Historical Society 111-113 Waverley Avenue, Merrigum. Meetings Second Wednesday In Month At 8 Pm At Museum. Museum Open By Appointment Contact – Florence Halliday 5855 2330 or Bert Henderson 5855 2495 MURCHISON CEMETERY TRUST. Enquiries Sue Brown 5826 2472 MURCHISON COMMUNITY CENTRE. Contact: Marty Morris 0417 511 357 MURCHISON & DIST. NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE. Meet 2nd Wed. in month Contact: Pres. M. Morris ph 5826 2525, Coordinator J. Lister ph 5826 2373 MURCHISON & DIST. HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Pres. Kay Ball 5826 2518. Murchison retirement village. 25-27 Impey St, Murchison. Sec Jeni Harrison 5826 2512 MURCHISON R.S.L. Meet 2nd Tues in month, 2.00pm RSL Meeting Room, Contact: Douglas Messer 5826 2328. TATURA AREA COMMUNITY BULLETIN P.O. Box 353 Tatura. Phone Enquiries 5824 1070, Fax 5824 1079, Email: info@
tatbulletin.com.au TATURA NETBALL ASSOC. Contact Pres. S. Pogue 0417 305 TATURAA.A. & ALONON. Help and Information, Contact: Michele 637 or taturanetballassoc@hotmail.com. Meets 3rd Tuesday of 5824 2836. month at 7pm, Tatura Netball clubrooms, Hastie St, Tatura. TATURA CARER’S GROUP. TATURA SOCCER CLUB. Training Tues. & Thurs. at 6.30pm Meet every 4th Monday of the month between 11.00 am to 1.00 Howley Oval. Contact: Pres. M. Lia 5831 8579, Sec. M. Crisera. pm at the Tatura Community House Meeting Room at 12-16 Casey TATURA TABLE TENNIS ASSOC. Inc. Winter Comp, May Street, Tatura. - Sept., Tuesday 7.30pm. at Tat Stadium. Contact: Pres. P. Crow TATURA COMMUNITY ACTIVITY CENTRE. Available for 0429 941 454. hire, Contact: 5831 1510. WARANGA BOAT CLUB. Sailing, power boating, learn to sail, TATURA COMMUNITY HOUSE. 12-16 Casey Street Ph 5824 1315 excellent facilities. Tatura community plan committee. Meet 3rd —— WELFARE —— Tuesday of month, 7.30pm at Tatura Senior Citizens. Contact Carl ST VINCENT DE PAUL. Help and information Walters on 0419 118 237 3 Francis St. Tatura 5824 1443 TATURA & DIST. HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Meet 4th Wed. in C.O.G.S Aged & Disability Services Offer in home month, 7.30pm, Tatura Museum. Contact Pres. Evert Worm 5826 6372. supports and services to Seniors. Contact ‘The Coordinator’ on 5832 7985 Sec. Mignon Campbell 5824 1367. —— Guides —— TATURA FILM SOCIETY. PO Box 356 Tatura. Pres, Peter Nelson 0419 339 390 Membership Sec. e: vpatullock@y7mail.com TATURA GIRL GUIDES Contact Lisa A Wagner 5855 2427 mob TATURA FIRE BRIGADE AUXILIARY. Meet 2nd Fri. in month at 0409 150 507 email TaturaGuides@bigpond.com 7.30pm. Fire Station, Contact: Ruth Johnson Pres. 5824 2964 or Gayle —— Seniors —— Pollerd Sec 5824 2784. TATURA ITALIAN PENSIONER CLUB. Meet each Tues. TATURA ITALIAN SOCIAL CLUB. Contact: Nello Giansiracusa night 7.00pm. St. Mary’s Hall, Tatura. Contact: Pres. Sam Russo Mob 0408 242 135. Club open Tues. & Thurs. nights, Sat noon - 5 p.m. 5824 2131. Tatura Men's Shed. Meets Tuesdays 10am-3pm; Thurs 2pm- TATURA SENIOR CITIZENS. Meet every Wed at Clubrooms, 5pm at Clubrooms, S.W. corner of Racecourse. Pres: Allan Johnston Lunch 12pm. Activities 1pm, Contact: Pres. Veronica Dowell 0400 143 977, Sec: Robert Knight 5826 5095 5824 1815, Sec, Kaye Butler 5824 2320 Assist. Sec, Brian TATURA MUSEUM. Open 2-4pm. Sat, Sun. & Pub. Hols. 1-3pm Reeves 5824 1646. Mon-Fri or by appointment. Contact: 5824 2111 or Mignon Campbell —— Service —— 5824 1367. Lions Club of Murchison & District Meet 2nd and TATURA PROBUS CLUB. Meet 4th Thur. in month, 10am at 4th Monday of each month at the Caledonian Hotel, Murchison. Lagozzino's Top Pub. Contact: Pres. Barb Halliwell 5824 1165 7pm for 7.30pm start. Contact Pres. John Ferguson 5826 2293 Sec. Wendy Wilson 5824 3843. or Sec. Alan Rosser 0404 369 111. TATURA R.S.L. Meet 3rd Fri. in month, 1.30pm, R.S.L. Clubrooms, LIONS CLUB OF TATURA Inc. Meet 2nd & 4th Tues. Tatura Contact: Pres. R.Mathieson 0418 393 525 , Sec. Glenda McLeod 5824 Senior Citizens Hall. 7pm for 7.30pm start. Contact: Secretary, 1398 0411 298 113. Sharon Hopkins, 0416 494 476 or email tatura@lionsclubs201v5. TATURA S.E.S. Training Thurs nights 7.30pm at Cnr Martin & Russell org. We welcome all inquiries. Sts. Contact 5824 1910. LIONS CLUB OF TOOLAMBA meets 1st Tuesday of each TATURA TOY LIBRARY. Meet 2nd Tuesday of month, 7.30pm at month at Junction Hotel at 6.30pm. Contact Laurie Thomson Toy Library, 5-9 Kerferd Street Open Mon 3.45-4.30pm, Saturdays 0429 134 994 or Helen Morritt 5826 5005. 10am-11am except school holidays and public holidays Contact Mark ROTARY CLUB OF TATURA. Formal Meetings 1st & 3rd Bailey on 0428 377 866 TATURA UDV. Meet Criterion Hotel. Contact H.Crawford 0407 042 Wed. Social Meeting other Weds. Tatura Hotel, 6pm for 6:30pm. Visitors always welcome. Contact Pres. Simon Pogue 0417 305 760 or 5854 8356 637, Sec. Jo Burgess 0410 582 629. TATURA VICTORY HALL AVAILABLE FOR HIRE HARSTON CWA Meet 2nd Mon. in month, 11.00am The Bookings: 'Brush It Up' Hairdressing Ph 5824 1387 TOOLAMBA Community HALL For bookings please contact Gallery Cafe, Tatura. Contact Marg Corrigan 58241039 or 0434052342 Jim Woodwrad 0427 099 955 or Rhonda White 5826 5461. TOOLAMBA TWILIGHT CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL MOOROOPNA CWA Meet Last Thur. in month, Royal Mail COMMITTEE. Chairperson: Laurie Thomson, 0428 651 391 Sec: Hotel, Mooroopna at 7.30pm Contact:Sec. Barbara Carter 5825 1728 Mob: 0448 852 666 Pat Patt 0408 597 198 pattyryka@hotmail.com RODNEY CWA Meet 2nd Thurs. in month, 7.30pm at the Senior —— SPORTS & RECREATION— Citizen's Rooms. Contact: pres. Jan Delahey 5823 5276, Sec. BYRNESIDE TENNIS CLUB. Contact: President John Maher Melva Darby 5824 2094 0439 556 348 —— Environment —— DHURRINGILE TENNIS CLUB. Contact: Secretary/Junior CoDHURRINGILE DISTRICT LANDCARE GROUP Meet ordinator Lisa Niglia 0428 266 310 GMCA MOTOR HOME CHAPTER - Goulburn Valley Gypsies last Wed. of every 2nd month (odd numbered), Dhurringile meet 4th Weekend every Month. Contact Pres. Joanne Arthur 5824 Community Centre, 8.00pm Contact: Sec. Suzanne Johnstone BH: 58335274 M: 0418 358 248 1030 or 0407 260 464 Goulburn valley fins & fenders car club Meet last G.V. TREE GROUP. Meet 2nd Tues. in month at noon, Nursery, Wednesday of the month, 7pm, Tatura Scout Hall. Contact Treasurer 6 Kerferd St., Tatura. Contact: President, Tom Dumaresq 5825 4836 0407 847 353 Janine McNiece 0456 157 083 or gvfinsandfenders@gmail.com G.V. QUARTER HORSE & WESTERN RIDING CLUB Inc. HARSTON LANDCARE GROUP. President Nick O'Halloran 0438 321 528 Contact: Diane Rose 5826 5113 or Kerry Corrigan 5824 2292 NTH MURCHISON - TOOLAMBA LANDCARE GROUP. Hill Top Golf Club Tatura. Contact: 5824 1689 HILL TOP LADY BOWLERS. Meet 1st Mon. in month 9.30am. in Contact: Rick Cross 5826 6292 NTH WEST MOOROOPNA LAND MGT GROUP Meet Clubhouse. Contact: Sec. Christine Popple Ph 5824 2785 MURCHISON BOWLS CLUB Inc. P.O. Box 94. Murchison. New 7:30pm 1st Tues in even numbered months at Dept. Primary Members Welcome. Contact president Margaret Tweddle 5826 2268 Industries, Tatura Pres. Nickee Freeman 0407 312 288 Sec. RUSHWORTH PROSPECTING CLUB. Enquiries Secretary Rhodey Bowman 5833 5957 TRansition toWn tatura Meet 4th Wednesday of 5824 2447. SHEPP ADVENTURE CLUB. Meet 4th Tues of every 2nd month month at Community House, 7:30pm. Contact: Ross Musolino (Feb,Apr,Jun,Aug,Oct) in Shepparton Contact: Chris or Jill 5824 0407 845 247. —— Health —— 1143 AH. TATURA BASKETBALL ASSOC. Junior competitions. Contact AUSTRALIAN BREASTFEEDING ASSOC. (Tatura, Lisa Cullum 0428 242 889 Shepparton & Mooroopna areas) Two meetings a month (morning TATURA BADMINTON CLUB Inc. Winter & Spring comps. Friday & night) covering breastfeeding and parenting topics. Tish Okley nights, all ages. Contact: Pres. Simon Hocking 5852 1883, Sec. Judy 5800 1234 or 0427 311 072 DeLeeuw 5854 8321 DIABETES EDUCATION & PEER SUPPORT GROUP. TATURA BLUELIGHT DISCO CLUB. Mechanics Hall Hogan St. Meetings held second Wednesday each month. Call Tatura Ph Sgt. Darryl Phillips 5824 3099. Hospital 5824 8400 for details or bookings. TATURA BOWLS CLUB Inc PO Box 4 Tatura. HEARTBEAT VICTORIA. G.V. Branch meets 1st Mon. in Meets 3rd Wed in month at Clubrooms, Cnr Service & Albert Sts, month, 6.00pm for Dinner meeting at 7.00pm, G.V. Health Dining 5824 1746. Email: info@tatbowls.com Web: www.tatura.bowls.com. Room. Contact: Arthur Fennell 5824 1724. au Pres: Phil Boyd 5824 1308. Tatura Lady Bowlers and Midweek Moyola Lodge Aux. meet 2nd Wed. in month, 2.30pm. Bowls. Enquiries at Club 5824 1746. Freda Clement 5824 3407. Pres. Bev McMahon 5824 1171 Sec. Mignon Campbell Noeleen Boyd 5824 1308 5824 1367 TATURA CRICKET CLUB Training at 5pm on Tues & Thurs at TATURA - HARSTON RED CROSS UNIT. Meet 1st Wed. in Tatura Park. Contact: Bob Wildes 5824 1904 month,10.00am at Hodson House contact Coral Reilly 58243683. TATURA FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB Club Phone 5824 1421 TATURA HOSPITAL LADIES AUX. Meet 4th Thurs. in month TATURA INDOOR BIAS BOWLS. Cnr Service & Albert Sts. 2.00pm, Hodson House. Contact: Sec. Dorothy Smith 5855 2380 Wintertime only - Social Thurs 7.30pm - Pennant Mon 7.15pm, Ph — — PRE SCHOOLERS —— 58241746. Web: www.tatura.bowls.com.au. Contact: Sec. Freda 'mainly music' for Preschoolers. Wednesday morning (school Clement 5824 3407. Evert Worm 5826 6372 term) at 10am. All Saints Anglican Church, Francis St. Tatura. TATURA LAWN TENNIS CLUB Inc. Committee meet 3rd Tuesday Enquiries: Iola 5854 8265 in month at Clubrooms, 6:00pm. Contact: Pres, Richard Twite 5824 1177, Sec, Katrina Lowden 5856 1572, Hall Hire, Catherine Brooks 5824 1823
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