TATURA AREA COMMUNITY
Bulletin Volume 35, No. 8 - August 2019
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COMING EVENTS Transition Tatura Film Festival Saturday 31 August Splinters Monday 9 September 1.30pm to 3 pm Blue Room, Mechanics Hall, Tatura Tatura Museum Sunday 15 September Official opening of new extension and exhibition of artworks by Erwin Fabian Refer article this issue Goulburn Valley Orchid Show Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September 50th Anniversary of Murchison Meteorite Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September
TATURA FILM SOCIETY For details on how to join the Tatura Film Society please refer to the Clubs and Organisations Directory. 2019 16 Sept Death of Stalin (R) 21 Oct Spotlight (R) 18 Nov Beatles (Doco) 2020 17 Feb Jasper Jones (M)
BOOK REVIEW The Ghost Horse
by Joe Layden The Ghost Horse is the inspiring tale of a one-eyed, clubfooted thoroughbred racehorse and a journeyman trainer, Tim Snyder, who scraped together every penny he had to purchase the broken and unwanted filly. Snyder helped the horse overcome its deficiencies, eventually naming her in part after his deceased wife, Lisa, the great and only love of his life. This is a story of underdogs and second chances. *It appears that some people get more than their fair share of bad luck and hard times. This is such a case. The story of a battler who overcomes adversities. A good story. Kerry Gardner
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We are a group who like to meet up for a meal or occasionally a game of cards and board games. We meet once a week and have an average attendance of around eight men and women. We would love you to join us. For further details, phone Janice on 0431 777 830. Sat 31 Aug noon - Peppermill Hotel, Shepparton Fri 6 Sept 6pm - GV Hotel, Shepparton Tue 10 Sept 6pm - Casablanca Pizza, Shepparton Sat 14 Sep noon - Bill & Beats, Mooroopna
TATURA PARK SEPTEMBER EVENTS 31-1 GV Reining Horse Training 6-8 Southern Seven Cutting Horse Champs 16-22 Vic Futurity Cutting Horse 28-29 HRCAV TTT Show Jumping
Public Notice The Annual General Meeting of the Tatura and District Historical Society will be held on Wednesday 25 September 7.30pm at the Tatura Museum.
keep this date free October Sat. 5th – Murchison Goes Pink Fri. 11th – Toolamba Afternoon Tea Delights Sat 12th – Cars at the Gum, Merrigum Wed. 16th Oct 10.0am. – Presbyterian Ladies Morning Coffee Sun 20th Oct – Tatura Show & Shine November Date TBA – Byrneside Hall 150th celebrations Sat. 23rd – Toolamba Twilight Festival December Wed 18th – Tatura Carols by Candlelight
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Michael and Jess Reid Michael and Jess Reid met through friends when Reid Carpet Cleaning has now hit its threeyounger, have since married and have four young year anniversary and is going well. Though sons, aged between 2 and 7 years. They originally the main service is carpet cleaning, Michael lived in Hastie Street and moved late last year into also cleans couches, windows, tiles and grout, their current home in Dhurringile Road, where as well as full house cleans. He has a very they have a very comfortable house with large good reputation with local real estates for windows and plenty of space for their young rental vacates where he cleans the premises family to enjoy. Michael himself grew up on a totally from top to bottom. Fortunately, he dairy farm and spent a few months renovating has casuals who will help out when necessary their new home before moving in. and he is obviously versatile himself. Michael sticks with steam cleaning as he finds it more When working at Unilever, Michael was looking effective on stains and gives a deeper clean to start his own business, had carpet cleaning than dry cleaning. He tells of how he loves recommended and decided to give that a go.
making things look nice for owners to enjoy. Outside of work, the family enjoy having weekend trips away, sometimes camping or staying in a caravan park. Their escapes can be as close as local bush in Murchison to Sheepyard Flats, which is past Mansfield, with the most recent to Geelong, where they had a good time staying in a caravan park. Their favourite destination is Bright, where they have stayed in winter and realized it is much nicer in the better weather. They try to get away for a weekend every few months and the logistics of doing this with young boys is starting to get a little easier. With the two older boys taking their footy tipping very seriously and being involved with Auskick, this is rather a big part of family life for them. Michael loves running and has done plenty of that in Shepparton in the past and they do bike riding as a family, mainly in the warmer months. With the older boys at Sacred Heart School and the two younger ones going to Tatura Children’s Centre two days a week, this leaves Jess free to work at Simply Stems, where she started a little over a year ago and thoroughly enjoys. Dare I say (tongue in cheek), also gives her a little break from motherhood duties. Spring is a good time of year to have that carpet, lounge suite or windows cleaned, so give Michael a call on 0422 449 002, when he will be most happy to give you a free quote. - Janice Dreyer
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LATEST MUSEUM NEWS
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THE CUBBY OCCASIONAL CARE NEWS Open - September school holidays! The Cubby Occasional Care will again be open these School holidays for children up to 6 years of age. Tarja and staff will be running some fantastic programs to keep the kids happy and entertained. The colder months provide an opportunity for the children to do some extra indoor activities. One of their favourite things was getting to make chocolate crackles and fairy bread. Every now and then they enjoyed a babyccino in the Community House Coffee Hub and they also got to sing along with some of our older members of the community at our Sing Along Day. All of these activities, including visits to the library and the parks encourage communication, language, reading and importantly making some fantastic social connections. The staff take pride in seeing the children in their care grow and flourish, knowing that the family-like atmosphere at The Cubby creates a safe and warm place to support development. Come and check out The Cubby Occasional Care and meet the team. The service is part of the Tatura Community House and is located in the orange building beside the Children’s Centre (enter via Kerferd Street). We operate Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays during school terms. For enquiries phone 58 241 315.
Wow!! What a great space in the extension of the Tatura Museum. It is a hive of activity with volunteers busy moving cabinets and displays. The old camp room is now the meeting room with local history displays being added. These changes are being prepared for the opening of the new extension on Sunday September 15 at 2pm by the Mayor Cr Kim O’Keefe. An exhibition called ‘Migration and the Refugee: The Art of Erwin Fabian’, will be launched on the same day, by Jana Wendt. At the centre of this exhibition stands Fabian’s sculpture, ‘Lampedusa’, named after the Italian island in the Mediterranean Sea. Since the early 2000s, when Lampedusa became a major transit point for African migrants seeking to enter Europe, it has been associated with the tragedy of drownings, refusal of entry and forcible return to North Africa. By attaching the name ‘Lampedusa’ to this stark metal sculpture, Fabian invites us to think on the perilous and unforgiving circumstances that all too often blight the lives of migrants and refugees. The art in this exhibition is accompanied by poetry written by Franz Philipp, a Dunera internee like Fabian. See the launch flyer on the following page for further information.
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LIDS4KIDS You may have seen notices up around your town regarding the Lids4Kids project. This project is run by Envision, an organization which aims to facilitate the ongoing integration of significantly disadvantaged job seekers into the working community by supplying innovative, engaging and supportive work experiences which also engender strong personal growth and well-being. Envision use up-cycled and recycled materials wherever possible in the goods they make/refurbish.
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TATURA COMMUNITY HOUSE NEWS Community House Annual High Tea: Maybe the best high tea ever! For the first time the girls had time to spare before the 65 strong crowd came bustling through the doors to take their seat at the annual High Tea. Guests were spoilt for choice, as the tables were laid with a beautiful assortment of sweets and savouries all served on our best china. Thanks again to the amazing Bev Roberts and her team of tremendous helpers and bakers. Monster Garage Sale Raffle: As is tradition, winners of the Monster Garage Sale raffle were drawn. First Prize - Beryl Henry, Second Prize - Julie Toy and Third Prize - Darlene Lamperd. All prizes have now been collected. SARA-Money Course for Women: Do you feel in control of your finances? Come along and join this small group, as together we gain confidence and knowledge about managing
money now and into the future. Starts August 28, from 9.30am to 1.30pm. program runs for eight weeks with a break during the school holidays. The full fee for the whole program cost is $50 and concession is $5. There are limited places available. Active Women: Circuit Training for 18 to 50-year-olds. Come join the fun and improve your fitness. This program is guaranteed to work every muscle group! Mondays 11.3012.30 and the cost is $5. Social - Meet Carol down the street at Tatura Bakery and Lunches for the next Tatgathering Wednesday, September 4 at 10am. Meet new people and have a chin wag. All welcome. Go to www.tatcom.com.au to check out our current program or phone 58 241 315. - Leeane Button, Manager
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The Lids4Kids project aims to make 100 bespoke aids out of bottle caps, with 3D printers, which will then be donated to children in need. They have already collected over 1 million lids and are well on their way to another million. Look out for the collection points in your area. What sort of tops can be donated? All flat soft drink, water and milk bottle tops, including those from long life containers. The tops should be numbered either No 2 or No 4 in the recycled triangle but not all are marked. Please ensure the caps are cleaned before they are donated and that no extra plastic, metal or other material is attached. How many lids does it take to make a hand? Approximately 250 lids are used to make a small hand, however the wastage ends up being approximately 500 lids by the time it has been made. For an arm, approximately 500 lids are used with a wastage of approximately 1000 caps. Further information is available at the Envision website – envision.org.au
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TATURA WOMENS BREAKFAST
Aaron Niglia, Jeremy O’Brien and Alana Birch
VICTORIA JUNIOR TENNIS CUP Local Dhurringile resident Aaron Niglia was selected to represent the Goulburn Valley’s 15/U junior tennis team where ten regions from across Victoria merged to McEwen Reserve to battle it out for the Bradtke Luczak Cup on July 27 and 28. Team Goulburn Valley, comprising of two junior boys and two junior girls, were evenly matched against other teams but eventually ended up fourth in their pool. Local Tatura junior player Charlie Murdoch, who missed out on representing the Goulburn region, was invited to fill in and strengthen Team Mornington Peninsula side who were short on a junior player. The event was hosted by McEwen Reserve and organized by Tennis Victoria Cup Manager Shelly Hart and Tennis Victoria tournament Director and Goulburn Valley’s Participation Leader Sam Condon. The atmosphere was buzzing at McEwen with Win News and Shepparton News covering the event. It was great to see tennis included in the mix of sport at McEwen Rec Reserve.
The early morning start was well worth it for the 90 fabulous local women who attended the Women’s Breakfast held at Hill top Golf Club on Friday, August 2. The event was inspired by other extraordinary women who have been involved in the GV Partnerships and Pathways Project, run by Tatura Community House. The project aimed, in essence, to bring industry, training and employees together to determine skills gaps in our region. During the work we recognised that our region’s women have so much to offer, and gain, from networking and sharing experiences and expertise. The idea to bring our regions women together, locally here in Tatura was formed. The organisers were buoyed by the amount of enthusiasm for the event. Groups of women from both small and large enterprises including GM Water, Tatura Milk, GV Health, Sheridan Partners, Tatura Hot Bread, Ambulance Victoria and CVGT attended. Women working in dairy and agriculture were well represented with many commenting how valuable it was to be able to attend this type of event ‘in our own backyard’. Guests were able to network and catch up over a lovely cooked breakfast in the warmth at Hill top before the inspiring keynote speaker, Tracey Sofra took the stage. The theme of the event was to Inspire-Empower-Grow and Tracey certainly delivered. Tracey covered key topics that underpin the steps to Financial Freedom for women, and how important it is for women to become financially fit and confident in making decisions. The vibe in the audience was really positive and Lauren Barker from the Shepparton Women’s Charter Advisory Committee commented that “it was the most energising way to start the day”. WOW Opportunity! Many women in the audience were inspired by Tracey‘s passion and expertise and wanted more. As a result, we are excited that Tracey will be running her eight session WOW Money Program right here in Tatura, kicking off Wednesday September 11. The time is yet to be locked in, so please register your interest with the Community House with your preference of lunchtime, after work or evening. The cost will be $1650 with $50 of each registration being donated back to the Tatura Community House. Building on the great vibe and networking the Community House will also be organising some Women’s Social opportunities and Self Development sessions- If you would like to be added to the mail-out list email manager@tatcom.com.au Stay tuned for more info!!
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FAIR
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DINKUM! Dennis Booth and his wife have just moved to Tatura from Forbes. Dennis is a retired A plus journalist and has decided to contribute to the Bulletin, which he believes is such a great community paper. He has done columns during his long journalistic career on the Northern Territory News, Sunday Territorian and in the Forbes Advocate before it was taken over by Fairfax. He plans on writing a light-hearted column called Fair Dinkum! each month on something topical, and this is the first of what will hopefully, be many. Fair Dinkum! Ash Barty, the world No.1 female tennis player and I have so much in common; she is world class and I once played B grade pennants for North Wagga. She has won a Grand Slam, the U.S Open, and I dreamt about it till I woke up to reality. Seriously though she probably has about ten racquets, most strung to her requirements, a few others strung for different surfaces; I had two….one nylon stringed and one gut stringed…the nylon for hard courts, the gut for harder hard courts because grass was a luxury in North Wagga and the only thing played on it was a lawn mower. But sorry Ash, I have a talent in tennis you probably would die for (yeah right) …. I can hand string racquets. I learnt the trade in the 50’s in Albury at Nolen Brothers Sports Store where the local re-stringer did Margaret Smith’s racquets…. Margaret of course to become Margaret Court, our greatest ever female tennis player. I then returned to Wagga and the sporting department of a store and began my newfound skill. This I should add meant I had to stock four types of gut, rough being the worst and super gut which, because of price, rarely got used. Hand stringing meant you used an awl and if I put the awl into a hole on the sides of the racquet and hit or spliced the gut instead of making it hold the same the result was awlful, pardon the pun. I may also be the only re-stringer to turn a squash racquet into an enlarged soup plate that squashed any rumours I was good at my job. All of this backed up my B grade pennant career in the mid to late teens which in turn was ruined by a little runt from Tarcutta near Wagga. We met at a tennis camp and he was a few years younger, he was smaller, and heaven forbid he used two hands to hit a backhand. He also made me look like a hack in a practice match…thus ending my dreams of Wimbledon and rising above B grade. His name was Tony Roche, later to become a world class doubles player with John Newcombe and a good singles player in his own right. And I forget, Ash’s surname begins with B and so does mine. - Dennis Booth
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HARVEST SWAP / SHARE TABLE The harvest swap / share table is a Tatura Community House initiative. Do you or your family, friends or neighbours produce more than you can eat? If so, why don’t you consider contributing to the ‘Harvest Swap Table’. To contribute, drop off any surplus homegrown food to the sharing table at the entrance of the Community house between 7am and 3pm weekdays. If you wish to have your produce picked up, ring the Community house on 58 241 315. We are hoping to do pickups on Mondays and Thursdays. We are delighted when residents take or swap the produce as we know the food is being used and not going to waste. Winter is a great time for citrus. Don’t go
buying lemons and limes, instead drop past the Community house and pick up a supply. You can always freeze them whole or cut the citrus, or juice them and freeze them in ice cube trays. Some ideas of what you can drop off or swap. Home-grown fruit, veggies, nuts. Seeds you’ve saved, seedlings and cuttings you’ve raised, edible stuff obviously. Please provide a label if it is not obvious what the items are. Don’t let your produce go to waste in a world where many do not have adequate food. If you are interested in gardening and plants, come along to the Tatura Garden Club which meets on the third Monday of the month at 8pm at the Community House. Entry is via the back door. - Leeane Button
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MURCHISON METEORITE TO CELEBRATE 50 YEARS
Lions Presenting Their Cheque
CORRECTION Phineas T Barnum is purported to have once said, “There is no such thing as bad publicity.” In fact, if you want your advertisement to be noticed and talked about, it may pay to place an obvious error in it. I am raising this matter because there was a photograph in the July edition of the Bulletin with an incorrect caption that raised quite some interest among readers of the Bulletin. There is no doubt in my mind that we had given it the correct caption it would have raised considerably less attention. I have included the photograph below with the correct caption which should now make everybody happy. Instead of saying ‘Rotary’ it now says ‘Lions.’ We’ve tracked down the culprit who attached the wrong caption and it was me. However, in my defence, I would like to point out a couple of things. Firstly, the vast majority of photographs are sent to us without a caption and it is up to us to compose one as we see fit, or people attach a complete story as the caption and we then need to edit it so that it fits under the photo. Secondly, although people have several weeks to send in articles,
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with uncaptioned photographs attached, they usually arrive on our deadline day when we are trying to do everything at once and in the hurly-burley of proof-reading and editing spelling and grammar, as well as typing up handwritten articles that have been submitted at the last minute and are often quite difficult to decipher, the occasional mistake can happen. So, my advice is, if you want the correct caption for your photograph, write it yourself and make sure it is not too long. If there are a few people in the photo, don’t try and name them all, use the article to talk about who they are. We were once asked why we didn’t have names for all the people on the front cover of each issue. Although we don’t do this because we don’t often have the names and it would also reduce the size of the photographs, I said to this person, “Do you know who these people are?” This person replied, “I know some of them.” I said, “If you know who they are then you don’t need their name and if you don’t know who they are then what does it matter.” - John Kriesfeld
Murchison will celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the meteorite landing on the long weekend in September, to coincide with the landing back on September 28, 1969. To celebrate this important milestone a number of events will occur from Friday September 27 to Sunday September 29. Murchison Meteorite committee officially launched their website of events occurring over the weekend in September. Murchison Historical Society Present Kay Ball said, “This is a great weekend for locals, families and astronomical lovers. We will have a number of guest speakers over the course of the weekend conducting talks for those interested. The guest speakers are all experts in their field and it isn’t too often that we will have this calibre of people in Greater Shepparton. So, I suggest that everyone pop on down to Murchison in September and see what we have to offer.” Events will include ‘Dinner Under the Stars’ on Friday, September 27. Saturday will have the opening of exciting additions to the Murchison Township. Guest speakers will talk at the Murchison Community Centre throughout Saturday and Sunday, not forgetting the all-important Sonic Boom. For more activities and events please visit the website for more details. For full event details visit: Murchisonmeteorite.com.au
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SENIORS FESTIVAL GRANTS Greater Shepparton City Council approved the funding of nine projects under the Seniors Festival Grants at the July Ordinary Council Meeting. The Victorian Seniors Festival is now in its 37th year and offers an opportunity to celebrate the contribution made by seniors to the community. The festival is held in October each year and Council offers a small grant round to community groups and organisations to assist in providing events and activities throughout the month of October that encourage the participation of our older community. Council Mayor Kim O’Keeffe said the grants are about supporting the seniors who make a significant contribution in Greater Shepparton every day. “The theme for this year’s festival is ‘Get into it’, and we have many seniors in our region who don’t let their age stop them from getting into it every day,” Cr O’Keeffe said. “The festival is targeted at people aged 60 years or older, which accounts for more than 23 per cent of our population here in Greater Shepparton. We thank all the community groups and clubs who nominated for a grant and congratulate those that were successful, we are proud to be able to offer some financial assistance.” Please contact the Greater Shepparton City Council office for further information. Liz Harfull
NOTED AUTHOR TO VISIT TATURA Author Liz Harfull has kindly offered to include Tatura in an ‘Author’s Tour’ in September. Bulletin readers may recall that with her latest book, ‘Tried Tested and True’, Liz, at the 2019 Gourmand Awards in Paris, achieved third prize in the world in the ‘Food Inheritance’ category. The visit, at 2pm on September 22, at The Anglican Hall will take the form of a ‘Pleasant Sunday Afternoon’. Entry by gold coin donation would help to defray costs. Liz will have copies of her book for sale if anyone wishes to purchase one. She will talk about heritage community cookbooks and recipes, including of course, the Rodney Cookery Book. This one was produced by All Saints ladies’ guild in 1907 and a first edition copy is held at the Tatura Museum. Liz will no doubt also be talking about her life as a writer and some of her previous books. Everyone is welcome. - Brian Williams, Tatura Historical Society
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A NEW HOME FOR JV’S PAINT & PANEL
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TATURA HOSPITAL AND PARKVILLA LADIES AUXILIARY The Tatura Hospital and Parkvilla Ladies Auxiliary held a successful AGM, with previous office bearers re-elected to continue in the same positions. Carmel Johnson, director GV Health Foundation, brought us all up to date with the continuing works at the Hospital in Shepparton. She explained there will be nine chairs for Dialysis by the end of October and over time this number will rise to sixteen chairs, when there will need to be two or three shifts. The Emergency Department is expected to be finished early in the new year and by the end of next year will have doubled in capacity. With 36,000 patients seen over the previous year, (170 in a single day reported), this is very necessary work. Demand is regrettably increasing all the time. There are volunteers
working in the car park now to help people visiting the hospital, which is working well. Carmel stressed yet again how dependent and very grateful those at the hospital are for the support of the community. Mary Connelly-Gale from Days for Girls was the guest speaker and gave an interesting talk about the work this international organization does, making hygiene kits for distribution to many of the 500 million females around the world who have no access to feminine hygiene products. Some of the facts and figures she quoted surprised most of us listening to her and there were many questions afterwards that she was only too happy to answer. The afternoon finished off with the usual partaking of a scrumptious afternoon tea. - Janice Dreyer
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JV's Paint & Panel have finally moved in to the large premises left vacant in Ross Street from Rob's Radiators and already anyone passing can see the big difference. Apart from the new signage, paint work and revamp of the old car wash, the proprietor, Jody Vincitorio, has even made a new garden area out the front. The car wash uses only fresh water (no recycled) and the lighting has been fixed with a sensor light for anyone wishing to use the facility in the dark. And more importantly to some, it is large enough to take trucks and caravans. The wash uses a gold coin and the vacuum costs $1. JV’s Paint & Panel do all insurance work, smash repairs, detailing, as well as repaints on old and new cars. Jody says, "If you own it, we can paint it". With more space, a new spray booth and lots of enthusiasm, it is all systems go. What most people will not be aware of is that Jody built a 1971 HQ Holden Monaro, which he bought as a shell, that was put in the Top Ten Cars in Australia - twice! That says a lot about his work. - Janice Dreyer
TURTLES NEED HELP Turtles are the most threatened vertebrate taxa in the world and in Australia nearly half of our freshwater turtles are listed as vulnerable or worse at state or federal level. One of the key threats to turtles in Australia is depredation of eggs in nests by foxes. In the Murray River 93 per cent of freshwater turtle eggs are destroyed by foxes and, not surprisingly, this level of depredation is unsustainable. Turtle nest depredation by foxes has been regularly observed in Tatura’s Cussen Park and the Cussen Park Advisory Committee are keen to address this problem. Turtle nests can be simply and cheaply protected by pegging 50 mm garden mesh over the nest site, which prevents foxes from digging into the nest. When the eggs hatch the baby turtles can exit through the mesh holes. The most difficult part of this protection system is the initial identification of the nest site, as once the nests have been filled in by the females they are not obvious. Greater Shepparton City Council are investigating methods for locating nests during the next turtle nesting season. Some of these include the use of infrared cameras and specially trained dogs to sniff out new nests. A turtle information and nest protection kit making day is being planned for Friday, October 4 in Cussen Park. Everyone is welcome to come along and check out some turtles, listen to the presentations and help make some nest protection kits to be used around the area. More information on the plight of fresh water turtles in Australia and how to protect their nests can be found at www.turtlesaustralia.org.au. - Yvette Williams
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MORE USELESS INFORMATION It is said the wisdom was replaced by knowledge and now knowledge has been replaced by information. So, if information is a very poor man’s wisdom, then here is some more diluted wisdom for you. Are Bats Blind? We often use the phrase, “As blind as a bat,” but is this actually true? Well, the fact is, bats have excellent eyesight. Because that they usually fly at dusk, coupled with their erratic flight patterns as they chase insects, led ancient peoples to believe that they had rather poor vision. They also emit high-pitched sounds which work the same as sonar and combined with their excellent sight, helps them navigate brilliantly at night. Apparently, the bats have their own saying, “As blind as a human.” Why do we call a false clue a Red-Herring? Anybody who has watched a murder mystery on television will know that there will be many red herrings or false clues along the way before the real murderer is unmasked. Around the year 1800, smoked herrings were used to train dogs to follow a scent. The fish was placed in a sack and dragged through the streets or woods behind a horse in order to teach the dogs to focus on their quarry. When a herring, which is a popular English fish, is smoked it turns red. “So, how can this be a false clue?” I hear you asking. Many criminals are quite clever and escaped prisoners would make a point of getting red herrings which they would toss here and there as they fled, or give them to an accomplice who would run off in a different direction. As the dogs had been trained to follow the scent of the red herring, they would become easily distracted and mislead, hence the name for a false clue being called a red herring. Why do military uniforms have buttons on the sleeves? If you haven’t noticed this before, then pay attention next time you see an officer in dress uniform on television. During Napoleon’s time, uniforms were very flamboyant. The idea of soldiers wearing camouflage and blending into the countryside to make them harder to shoot was still one hundred years from being thought about. In the early 1800’s, Napoleon invaded Russia during the middle of winter which wasn’t one of his best ideas. He soon became quite disgusted with the sight of his men wiping their noses on their sleeves and so came up with the idea of sewing brass buttons pulled from the jackets of dead soldiers onto the sleeves of the offenders. When his bedraggled army eventually struggled back to Paris, other soldiers liked the look of the buttons and the tradition quickly spread.
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ROTARY CHRISTMAS IN JULY Members of the Rotary Club of Tatura celebrated ‘Christmas in July’ at the Aussie Hotel in Shepparton prior to catching a movie at Village cinema. It was a social event for the club and due to its success, a few more events of this nature will no doubt be held in the coming year. The Aussie Hotel has to be congratulated on their meals and service. Our thanks go to Ian Young, the events Function Manager for organizing our visit. The movie that we saw was The Lion King and comments ranged from ‘very good’ to ‘fantastic’ and ‘a picture not to be missed’. The night was capped off with coffee, Sambuca’s and pancakes at the Casablanca. - Bill Purcell
Why is it called a monkey wrench? Like many other names, the monkey wrench got its name due to a mistranslation. The tool was invented early in the twentieth century by an Englishman called Charles Moncke, and I believe you can already see where this is heading. Moncke called the tool an adjustable spanner and when it was imported to the United States of America it was supposed to be called a Moncke wrench. However, the Americans wrote the name the way it sounded and it became the monkey wrench. - John Kriesfeld
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CAN YOU PLEASE EXPLAIN THIS TO ME? by Ma Merle
Sitting having coffee with Agnes it seemed like none of the previous unpleasant events had taken place at all. Once we sorted out everything on the phone, things went back to normal with Agnes and I chatting, drinking tea and eating cake. However, Agnes was still on her health kick and only had a small piece, so as a good friend, I ate the rest so that she did not feel too bad. Not much had gone on in the last few weeks as I sat around the house waiting for my foot to heal. Thankfully, I had no further problems and a full recovery. But I had been told in no uncertain terms by a young, probably unqualified doctor, that I must keep moving. I took this on board as I am trying to be more tolerant, and have even agreed to go for walks with Agnes which, much to my surprise, has been getting easier each time. Maybe there is something in this move it or lose it business. Probably not, but I will do it anyway. Needless to say, I have been taking extreme care tying my laces, which Agnes makes a habit of checking before we set off on our walks. During my convalescence she often brought me groceries and home-made meals and even helped out with my washing and cleaning. Honestly, she really is a wonderful friend to me, even after I behaved the way I did. I see now how fortunate I am. As for Garry, I don’t believe he has forgiven me and I have not heard hide nor hair from him. That is something I will just have to get used to. It’s not like we spent a lot of time together, but he was very helpful around the yard with the odd jobs and sorts. And I suppose we was good to me in other ways, however Agnes does not mention him, so I do not ask. Sitting back with our tea and cakes I decided
to tell Agnes about my recent experience as I know she always enjoys my stories. “Let me tell you about my experience at the local pool the other day,” I said to Agnes. “My doctor said the hydro pool will do wonders for my body, but unfortunately, when I arrived, there was a line of cars waiting to drive around looking for a parking spot. The thing is, we couldn’t move because we were all stopped by a car about five cars in front of me. I could not fathom why on earth we were all stopped.” “Stopped, Merle?” questioned Agnes. “Why would you be stopped? You just drive around until you find a spot and then dive in, if you excuse the swimming pun, or you keep going until you do find a spot. The traffic should only be stopped briefly while someone leaves and someone else takes that spot.” I nodded. “I agree exactly Agnes. However, this was not the case. When the cars finally moved on, I could see there was a shiny red car up the front that was holding everybody up. We finally ended up parking next to each other and the woman got out of her car all in a huff.” Agnes looked confused and asked, “What was she in a huff about Merle? It sounds like she was the one putting everyone else out.” “Well I will tell you why.” I paused for effect. “Because she turned to me as she got out of her car and started ranting about some lady sitting in her car and talking on the phone with her motor running and not getting out of the parking spot.” Agnes still looked confused. “What point was she making? I don’t understand how that is a problem especially in winter when you need the heater running so you don’t freeze.” “Well, she said, how dare that woman just sit there in her car while it’s obvious to all and
sundry that I am waiting for her to leave so I can have her spot. I was very taken back and said to her, but she has no obligation to move at all. How do you know she was not waiting for a friend or family member to come out from the gym? You are just guessing that she was ready to leave and quite frankly she can sit in her car all day long if she really wants to, surely?” “Ooh Merle, how did she react to that?” asked Agnes. “She looked very angry and said, well I think it’s rude and she should have left when she saw I was waiting.” “What if she wasn’t ready?” I said to her as I was quite perplexed by all of this. “This horrible, intolerant lady said, I don’t care, she was rude.” I turned to face her and said, “That makes no sense at all and I think you should know all about rude because you are being very rude yourself you know.” “She flicked her hair with the back of her hand, muttered something and went off in an even bigger huff. Can you believe how rude she was Agnes? All cranky about that nonsense, silly grumpy woman.” “Um, well, um, no, not really.” Agnes finally spat out looking as though she was not feeling well. “She sure does sound grumpy, doesn’t she? So, you think she was out of line Merle?” “Oh, very much so,” I said. “If I ever see that woman again, I will stop my car in front of her, just to teach her a lesson in manners, that’s what I will do.” “Oh well,” replied Agnes softly. “I can’t imagine that would go down too well Merle, not for you, for her, or for other people in their cars. Maybe you should just let it go, you know, stay in a happy place, practice tolerance like you having been talking about, take the higher ground, and all of that.” “Yes well, I did say I would work on that, so I suppose your right Agnes, maybe I will rethink it.” Why are people so rude, and why is it that only others that can sometimes recognise it? Can someone please explain? Anyone?
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MEMOIRS OF A LINE DANCING MAN by John Kriesfeld I have been line dancing once a week for the past three years and have been thoroughly enjoying it. It all began when my wife, Sharron, was manager at the Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre. They wanted to start up a line dancing class but were a couple of people short of the minimum number required to make it financially viable, so Sharron asked me if I would like to attend. Trying something new has never been an issue for me so I agreed to give it a go. Many years ago, I decided that I needed to lose about ten kilograms and I still have fond memories of doing water aerobics at Northside Gym along with twelve ladies, most of whom were also there to lose weight. The disdainful looks from the well-muscled macho men as they strutted past the pool didn’t worry me in the slightest as I’ve never had any problems with my self-esteem. If you worry about the reactions of others then they are affectively controlling your life. Line dancing hasn’t been much different to the gender ratio of water aerobics. It’s usually me and eleven ladies although two men joined in this term which was good. I have asked a few of my male friends to come along but so far without any success. They just shake their heads and tell me that it isn’t for them without really giving me a reason. However, there are several reasons why it should be for them. Apart from having a great deal of fun and laughter, line dancing helps keep you fit. On average we do between 5,000 and 6,000 steps during the hour-long session which is more than half your daily requirement. I turned 70 recently and I still play tennis twice a week and table tennis once a week. Line dancing helps with my general fitness as well as helping me to move more lightly on my feet. I won’t include moving gracefully because all of the women in the group move far more gracefully than I do. If Mr Bean ever took up line dancing then that’s how I look but at least I’m in there trying. Line dancing is not difficult to learn. There are five or six basic moves and then more intricate steps are added to these as you progress. These basic steps underpin every line dance so once you’ve learnt these then you already know more than half of any new dance you are introduced to. It’s simply a matter of remembering the order of these steps. If you’ve seen Russell Coight on television doing his dance moves, then you can rest assured that he is not line dancing. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realised that my most important physical assets are my legs. Once you lose your mobility you’re basically stuffed and your general fitness spirals down from there. Line dancing is not at all physically demanding. It’s not like normal dancing, it’s more like quick walking, therefore anybody who doesn’t require a mobility scooter or walking frame can do it. As I plan to live to one hundred, I want to be in reasonable physical condition when I’m asked to blow out the candles. As well as that, I don’t want to be off with the fairies suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s when they read out my telegram from King William. Research has shown that the best way to improve and exercise the brain is to either learn a new language or take up a musical instrument. I would also include learning to line dance. Remembering the correct sequence of each dance and executing the moves in time with the music is excellent for the brain. The line dancing instructor calls out the next move as it is coming up but there is very little time to respond to the call and then execute the correct move. The moment you begin to daydream or wave to onlookers is the moment you make a mistake as concentration plays a very important role with line dancing. Another characteristic of line dancing is the rotational aspect. Although it helps to have a line of dancers in front of you to copy from, at various stages during the dance you turn at 90 degrees or 180 degrees and before you know it, you’re in the front line and everybody is now copying you. As I said, it’s good for the brain. “That’s all very well,” I hear you saying, “but where can I do this line dancing?” All you need to do is call the Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre on 5825 1774 and enrol in the Beginners Course, and as an added bonus, I will be there doing my best to remember what the next step is in the line dance sequence. “Was it a vine to the left or a rocking chair?”
GIVE ME FIVE FOR KIDS
The emphasis on fundraising for June was Give Me Five for Kids. The local radio station 95.3MMM was heavily involved and local identity John ‘JR’ Ryan, who is always up for a challenge, suggested that if someone donated $500, he would ride his bike from Tatura through Kyabram, Tongala and finish at Moama RSL Club. The money was quickly forthcoming and the ride was arranged. Although weather nearly always plays a part in outside events, the elements were kind and John finished the 86-kilometer ride in 3 hours 10 minutes. The last couple of kilometers proved an even greater challenge than usual as John’s front tyre went flat and he was too worn out to stop and change it. In all, a total of $2400 was raised, far surpassing expectations. The money will go directly to the children’s ward at Goulburn Valley Health to purchase equipment needed to make it a better place for the not so well children. A big thank you to all who contributed. - Karlie Stevens
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TATURA BULLETIN AGM 2019 President’s Report by John Kriesfeld Once again, we have had a very successful year at the Bulletin. I would like to thank Tatura Milk for their ongoing generosity in providing the Bulletin team with an office to work from. Our financial strategy is to neither make a significant loss nor a large profit, so that we remain a viable publication that can offer our advertisers the cheapest rates possible and Tatura Milk has certainly helped us achieve this. We have been able to keep our advertising rates at the same level throughout the past twelve months despite an increase in printing costs and consumables. In order to balance cost factors, 36 pages for each edition is the optimum number, although due to the increasing number of advertisers and contributors, this is sometimes not possible, especially for the Christmas edition. On behalf of the committee, I would like to thank all of our many advertisers and ask that our readers support these local businesses whenever possible. It is only through the ongoing support of these businesses that we are able to produce a high-quality publication and deliver it free each month. Without a thriving business culture, small communities soon find that their towns slowly dwindle away. It is very satisfying knowing that the Bulletin continues to be an important part of the Tatura and surrounding districts social fabric. The monthly expectation from the local community that the Bulletin will contain something of interest to them, whether it be a report from a wide range of organisations, school information, kindergarten updates, church news, community house news, Shepparton council updates, Tatura’s early years, library happenings, gardening news, historical society information, crime prevention, World Events for the month, the book report, Ma Merle with her insights into behaviour, a new recipe to try, an interview, around Tatura thirty
years ago, the children’s page, a short story, general historical information, dissection of the English language or simply participation in the word search, Sudoku or Bulletin quiz, helps to keep the dedicated Bulletin team motivated. Obviously, without the support of all these local contributors who make the time and effort to send in their monthly reports and news items, there would be no Bulletin. The Bulletin currently has a circulation of almost 4,000 and is delivered free of charge to every home in Tatura, Toolamba and Murchison as well as selected outlets in Mooroopna, such as Rodney Village, Kyabram, Rushworth and Merrigum. The small team of people who deliver the Bulletin each month throughout the reading area in a timely manner, whether it be rain, hail or sunshine deserve a note of thanks. Unfortunately, there have been occasional issues with delivery but we believe we have now sorted most of these out. Please remember that extra copies can always be sourced from Rodney Printers. We also have a growing number of readers who have either lived in Tatura previously and like to keep up with the local happenings or who have come across the magazine while in the area and enjoyed it so much that they now have it sent to them each month by mail. Although the Bulletin is available on the internet, most readers still prefer to have a physical copy to read. Our hard-working advertising team of Janice Dreyer, Lois Orr and Marg Corrigan, work tirelessly to ensure that our advertisers are well looked after and that their advertisements are correct and up-to-date. As we prefer not to have pages full of advertisements, we require a wide range of articles and stories each month to allow us to spread out these important advertisements throughout the Bulletin. I would also like to note the ongoing contribution that Janice Dreyer has made
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once again during the year with her excellent articles and interviews. Carol Ryan has also found time in her busy schedule to proofread each edition before it goes to print. Our treasurer, Lois Orr, has done a magnificent job in keeping our finances in order and we have once again ended the financial year with a very slight profit. Thanks also to George Ferguson and his team of volunteers who collate the printed copies each month so that they are ready for delivery on a timely basis. A special thanks to Melissa Connors who, ably assisted by Lois Orr each month, take all of the individual articles, photos and advertisements and then set out each page for publication. It’s like putting together a giant jigsaw without the aid of a picture. Justin and Melissa at Rodney Printers also deserve a pat on the back for their initiative in designing the multitude of banner headings that you see throughout the publication. There is no doubt that this has added significantly to the Bulletin’s appeal. The success of any enterprise is dependent upon the cohesiveness and initiative of the leadership team. The Bulletin is very fortunate to have an excellent committee who are happy to work tirelessly with little or no recognition, in order to produce a great publication each month for the local community. Almost all other community publications of a similar standard employ paid staff and are sold for between one and two dollars. To the many readers of the Bulletin, thank you for your kind words of encouragement during the past twelve months and I would ask that you continue to support us, whether it be by supporting our advertisers, sending in articles, stories and photos or simply by the occasional word of encouragement. As we have seen with the Tatura Guardian, the best way to kill off any relationship is to take it for granted.
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COOLHEADS YOUNG DRIVER PROGRAM The next Coolheads Young Driver program will be held on Wednesday November 13 at the Harder Auditorium GoTAFE, Fryers Street Shepparton. Please arrive at 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start. Entry is free. This program is a thought provoking, confronting and informative road safety program with advice on a wide range of topics for young drivers. It will be presented by Greater Shepparton Police and Local Agencies. The program promotes the important fact that safe driving is for life and that it is all about attitude. By encouraging our young drivers to attend the program (16 to 25-year olds), you may save a life. For any enquiries, please contact Leading Senior Constable Glenn Gibson on (03) 58205830 or Leading Senior Constable Dean Lloyd on (630) 58205870.
TATURA SENIOR CITIZENS Upcoming birthdays: August 31 - Marlene Pengelly, Sept 4 - Robin Sharp, Sept 6 - Betty Sharp, Shirley Holder, Sept 8 - Francis Britten, Sept 11 - Gwenda Jennings, Sept 12 - Alice Camielleri, Sunny Richards, Judy Hussey, Sept 16 - Annette Basille, Sept 25 - Merle King. Crazy Whist is on Monday Sept 2. Monthly Meeting – Wednesday Sept 11 at 10.30am. Members please make a note of this date. Father’s Day Raffle drawn Aug 28 (Sunday Sept 1). We are looking at an overnight trip to Canberra and also a trip to Melbourne on the City Loop in the near future. The August trip to Beechworth and Bright was a great success. 15 new members for August. - Bob Kohlman, secretary
Tarot “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate” – Carl Jung
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DHURRINGILE PRIMARY SCHOOL Lights Up! Circus: Our students joined with the students from Harston Primary to watch the Lights Up! Circus last Friday at the Dhurringile Community Hall. Funded by Regional Arts Victoria, Lights Up! Circus is a performance-based lesson that discusses the properties of light, optics, and how light is the catalyst for photosynthesis, the chemical reaction in trees that creates oxygen, making life on Earth possible. The students were fascinated by the juggling, acrobatics, and plate spinning skills of the two performers. The highlight was when four of the students were invited to be part of the juggling act. The students lined up while the performers juggled clubs around them. Facebook: To keep up with the happenings at Dhurringile Primary, how about liking and following our Facebook page. You can find us at @dhurringileprimaryschool. Annual Melbourne Shopping Trip: Each year the Dhurringile Primary School hosts an Annual Melbourne Shopping Trip, inviting everyone from the community. This year the trip will be on Saturday, November 9. Cost is $30 per person, with BYO lunch. The bus leaves at 6am from the Dhurringile school. Additional pick-ups can be arranged in Shepparton, Mooroopna, Tatura, Murchison and Seymour. If you would like to join us or find out further information, please call the school on 5826 6222, email the school on dhurringile.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au or send a PM to us on Facebook. - Lisa Wilson, Principal Sayers Dance Academy Vic
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REMINISCING AT MOYOLA LODGE
The Ladies of the Lodge - We sat and reminisced one afternoon over cake and a cuppa about the changes that the ladies have seen since they were young children. I started by asking them what they remember about going to school and the differences between schooling then and now. What do you think about wearing a uniform to school? Uniforms saved you worrying about what to wear. I remember that mine was chocolate brown and gold, I went to school at the Convent. We had to look neat and tidy. It wasn’t that easy to do the washing back then. We had to use a washboard and a ringer to wash our clothes at first when we were very young. In about the 1930s, sometime after the First World War, we got our first washing machine, which was a pump action machine that took some effort to use. Life was difficult in that we didn’t have so many electric machines to streamline our work. We worked hard but that was normal for us. What happened if you did the wrong thing at school? They used the cane as punishment, but that was mostly the boys. You liked your teachers, and if you didn’t “you’d get a belting” (said with a grin). We got the strap, some teachers were cruel with it, you did what you were told. How did you get to school? I went only part-time to school, as there weren’t enough pupils to run the school five days a week. On the other days, there was plenty of work to do such as ironing, feeding the calves, milking the cows and so on. Some girls weren’t allowed to do jobs that got you dirty, they were supposed to keep tidy. We were married from 17 to about 21 years old. We had to wear dresses, never pants. We love pants. We don’t often wear dresses now, pants are much more comfortable. I remember that I was one of the first to wear a short wedding dress, which was mid-calf and people were horrified. If you wore red lipstick, people thought you had loose morals. I milked about 16 cows by hand, kept the milk and fed the calves, before Mass on a Sunday. One of the jobs we did was separating the cream and the milk, and we made our own butter with some of it but what was left over the Cream Cart would come twice a week and pick up the cream. Mail would come three times a week. In October we might not go to school as much because it was time to make hay. In the early days, a horse pulled the reaper and binder, and we cut sheaves of hay and stook it (made it into a sort of wigwam shape) to dry out. Later, the tractor would pull the baler. I went to school on the horse and gig. At 5 or 6 years old I could manage it by myself. There was a paddock near the school house that we could leave our horses in. It took me almost an hour to walk to school. Some of us walked a mile and a half. Our parents used to warn us, “Be careful of the swaggies”, which made me terrified to walk as I was always looking over the shoulder. In Scotland, it was the tramps we were told to watch out for. The swaggies would come to your house and do odd jobs for money, like chop wood. They had a code, like a mark on the gate or fence post, to let other swaggies know if it was a good house. What did you do at school? At school in Scotland, we started with the Lord’s Prayer. We learned a lot of poems by heart and we would recite them at Recitals. They were very long but we could recite them. I knew ‘The Highwayman’ by heart. I recited the whole poem in Grade
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MURCHISON PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWS On the last day of Term 2, students at Murchison Primary came to school in a variety of costumes. Students were asked to come in an outfit that represented either their cultural background or one that had some meaning to them. After a parade to show parents, friends and peers their costumes, students then took part in a range of activities to celebrate the diversity of cultures found in our region. There were crafts, music and cooking involved, what a way to spend our day and to finish off our first semester of school! During the first week back of Term 3 students had the opportunity to be involved in NAIDOC Week celebrations. Students and teachers have been learning about the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. On Wednesday, July 17, students rotated through several entertaining and informative sessions to celebrate NAIDOC Week. A big thank you to Shonelle Richie who came and spoke to the school community at the commencement of our celebration. Students in the F-2 rooms are patiently waiting to celebrate their 100 days at school with the traditional ‘Teddy Bear’s Picnic’. They’ll get the chance to bring in a special teddy friend and continue to do lots of learning around ‘100’. A fantastic day for all involved. Have fun teddies! Grade 6 student Livinia, wrote the following article: On Friday morning, for the first two hours, an organisation called Dream Seeds, a group of university students from rural areas, came to talk to the Year 6’s from Murchison and Dhurringile about the words Aspiration, Resilience and Connection. While we waited for Dhurringile to arrive, we did a warm up activity called fruit yoga. Once everyone was there, we were split into four groups of about 5-6 kids in each. Our first activity was the ‘connection cards’. Everyone in each group sat in a circle and we put three cards down in the middle of the circle, saying ‘we can’, ‘we know someone who can’ and ‘we don’t know anyone who can’. One person then reads out one of their five cards to the group and places it in front of the card you think it would go with. Next, we did a teamwork activity, where one person hopped into the middle of the circle to a pile of puzzle pieces, selected one and brought it back to the group to create a value puzzle. After completing the puzzle, we talked about each value. Afterwards we were given a green leaf piece of paper and had to write on it what we wanted to be in the future and then stuck it onto a big tree piece of paper with everyone else’s leaves. The whole point of the workshop was to find our values, strengths and skills. Lastly, they told us a bit about what it is going to be like in Year 7 and what to expect. Overall, we learnt lots, had fun and I am feeling a lot more confident for Year 7. - Elly French
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WHY NOT PLAY BOWLS AT HILL TOP? Are you new to town, and want to know more about lawn bowls? Or perhaps playing bowls has always been on your bucket list, and you’re been keen to join a club? Maybe you’ve considered organising a game of social bowls for a work function? Hill Top Golf and Bowls Club is a great place to learn to love the great game of bowls, with first class facilities, and two beautiful grass greens, and of course you can stay for a drink at the club or enjoy one of the best meals in town at Links Bistro. Hill Top is a friendly, social and successful bowls club and we have a playing environment that provides encouragement and opportunities for bowlers at all levels. It’s also an excellent place for young people and families to learn how to play the game of bowls, and we’re known for our warm welcome of new members and visitors alike. There are opportunities to play at Hill Top whatever your skill level. Whether you’re interested in meeting new people and joining a team to play competitive bowls or perhaps playing social bowls with friends, Hill Top is sure to meet your needs. With the 2019/20 bowls season only weeks away, now is a great time to get on board. If you’re interested in playing bowlson at Hillgood Top in whatever capacity, or would like to know a bit “ We pride ourselves more about what Hill Top has to offer, give Rod a ring on 0428 504 537. “ We pride ourselves Piggott on good old fashioned service” - Simon Cowan
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AROUND TATURA
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Tatura Florist and Nursery become the second business in Tatura to install a computer, following the lead from the Tatura Post Office. The computer was set up by Vern and Shirley Marven to transmit and receive orders through the Interflora network. ***** The Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) is extended to nine regional areas in a national agenda for multiculturalism released by the Prime Minister, Mr Bob Hawke. The Latrobe Valley, Bendigo and Ballarat were included in the new SBS coverage areas, however the Goulburn Valley missed out. Despite faxes and letters sent to the Prime Minister from GV Ethnic Council president Mr David Wauchope, it was believed that the Goulburn Valley would now have to wait three to five years for SBS coverage. ***** Magistrates Courts in Tatura, Kyabram, Rushworth and Numurkah are closed, putting more pressure on Shepparton’s limited court facilities, much to the surprise of Rodney Shire President, Cr Kevin Ryan. The Tatura court house had been taking tribunals and inquests to help free up the Shepparton facilities, with 53 hours of sittings recorded in 1988. ***** The Sacred Heart Parish turned 100 with a gathering of Parishioners at Victory Hall to commemorate the event. ***** Merrigum dairy farmer Cr Ian Coldwell becomes the new Rodney Shire President after only one year in office. Cr Coldwell took over from outgoing president Cr Kevin Ryan unopposed at a statutory meeting. Cr Coldwell continued a long record of service to the area by members of his family, with his great grandfather, James Coldwell, elected as the first council of the Shepparton Shire in 1882. ***** Tatura Bulldogs defeat Tongala in round 21 of GVFL football, putting an end to a string of losses. In a low scoring affair, Tatura came out on top 4.14 to 4.8, with Alper, Serra and Auld amongst the best. The win keeps Tongala on the bottom of the GVFL ladder with Tatura two games clear of the wooden spoon. ***** Tatura dairy farmer John Laird is elected president of the Pony Club Association of Victoria. Previously the president of the Tatura Pony Club, which he joined in 1972, he has supported the local club as a financial supporter and assisting at working bees and with the conduct of the Horse Trails conducted annually at the Waranga Basin. ***** The Rodney Shire Council will hold a public meeting to explain the condition of its road network to residents. The council will invite as many sections of the media as possible to the forum. It hopes to attract Melbourne press and television journalists to attend and show them the state of the roads and the problems inadequate roads are causing. Cr Kevin Walker said the shire’s roads were well known to South Australians travelling to the snow. They had rerouted to miss these roads. ***** The Tatura Post Office celebrated the 20th year of operations since the present building was officially opened by the Right Hon John McEwen. The occasion enabled Postal Manager John Crilly and his staff the opportunity to celebrate with customers. Mr Crilly announced that a new post marking slogan ‘Tatura – Waterwheel Country’ would be printed on all letters passing through the stamp machine. - Source: Tatura Guardian Newspaper
LIBRARY LINES Craft and Coffee: Making paper bags. Tuesday September 3 at 10.30am and Thursday September 5 at 10.00am. We will be making bags from newspapers and magazines. Everyone is welcome. Bookings are required. Rhyme and Storytime: Our special Rhyme and Story time to celebrate National Tree Day had many participants that enjoyed songs, stories and activity. All the children were very happy to receive a plant to take home. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy this free activity for pre-schoolers. This is held on the fourth Thursday of each month at 10.30am. Next Story-time Thursday, August 22. 1000 Books Before School: The 1000 Books Before School campaign helps libraries to support parents to play a vital role in building their children’s early literacy. Come into the library to register your pre- schooler and receive your free bag and record sheet with stickers. Start reading and reach milestones to receive a reward. Homebound Library Service: Tatura residents who are unable to visit our library can access a range of our services and materials through our Home Library Service. To discuss your eligibility or enquire on behalf of a friend or family member, come into the library to chat with staff or call us on 1300 374 765 - Kerrie Douglas, Library Coordinator
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GOWRIE PARK PRE-SCHOOL This freezing weather certainly hasn’t kept us inside at Gowrie Park Pre School. With gumboots, jackets and beanies, we have continued to explore our environment, plant native plants and play in the fairy garden. The sand pit has been a hive of activity as some amazing architectural masterpieces have come to life. Apologies to the parents who have unknowingly taken off their children’s shoes inside the house after a good day of digging! We have shown a keen interest in mini-beasts and spent a lot of time watching the movements of snails and worms in their natural habitat. Inside we have kept ourselves warm, cooking our own soup and toast, as well as dancing and singing to some of our favourite songs. We were lucky enough to have a special visit from Ditto the Lion from Bravehearts. He taught us all about personal safety and sang some songs to help us remember his important messages. This is just one of a number of incursions that the students at Gowrie Park Pre-School get to enjoy, which strengthen and enhance our learning Enrolments are open for 2020 and we look forward to many new and returning families joining our nurturing little community in the future. Please don’t hesitate to call Lynda on 58241602 for any further information. - Tracy Fitzpatrick
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A NEW MAN by Lynne Hume
A new man and dentures came at the same time to my mature life. I didn`t want a husband and he didn`t want a wife. Just a happy friendship with the benefits that come But my new teeth kept jitterbugging all around my gum. He thought I was a quiet girl, well-mannered and polite `You`re not one to chatterbox and gossip through the night.` I nodded and I smiled and I gave a wiggle of my hips. He couldn`t sense the fear I had to keep my teeth behind my lips. He took me to a restaurant that was a little posh. So I said I wasn`t hungry and I ordered just gin squash. He told me all about himself and all that he had done. I could see being with this fellow could be an awful lot of fun. He was the best at cricket. He could bat and he could bowl. And he did meditation to relax his educated soul. He spoke about his dancing skill and the prizes he had won And he was great at swimming though he couldn`t take the sun. He didn`t care I didn`t talk. He said enough for two, And I tightly kept my mouth closed as new dentured folk will do. I drank a lot of large gin squashes, listening while he held the floor. He held a degree in literature and there was even more. He read philosophy with masters and a PHD as well But he couldn`t read my teeth were giving me such hell. He had been so well-travelled. He`d been off to every place. A few more gin squashes and I`ll be off my face. He`d partnered movie stars and models to every premier showing. I just sat there smiling and kept the gin squash flowing. He only shopped at Myer and he`d never been to Coles, And he intended buying shares in Winx`s first born foal. Another gin please as his oratory recommenced. This might be a long night was something that I sensed. He`d been a big game shooter and he had stuffed a moose. I was scared my gin soaked mouth now, was feeling rather loose. I pushed away my chair and I stood on wobbly feet. I looked at my empty gin glass and said, “I`ve had enough to eat And I`ve had enough of struggling with ill-fitting brand new teeth, And I`ve had enough of listening to an egocentric time thief. I think that we will go now. You really have to stop it.” Then I spat my bloody dentures out and stuffed them in my pocket. And believe it or not this was NOT an amatory encounter.
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The Early Years - Medical The local doctors made reports to the Council on several occasions regarding health concerns emanating from both Lake Tatura and the slaughter yards on the edge of town. In January 1914, Dr. M. Ley wrote to the Council regarding health matters in general, and needless to say, his report was not well-received. His report said, “In making a report it is necessary to look back over the year that has just closed and see what progress we have made. I have spent many odd hours in so doing, but I can find no signs of progression, in fact I think all the signs are of retrogression.” In an earlier report seeking removal of the slaughter yards further out of the town he had “condemned one of the yards. As far as I was concerned, gentlemen, I was quite honest in what I did. I condemned that yard simply because it was a disgrace to the town … but I found that the Council were not equally honest with me. In fact I found the Council only made a tool of me to get the yards shifted, so that one of their number could build a house close to the site, and inhale the sweet breezes that blow over the lake that has been purified by some 30 years’ collection of pig manure. And what of the slaughter yard? They shifted that to the other end of the township where three fourths of all the breezes that blow take the smell into the very heart of the place, where it now stands a monument to the Council’s ignorance and incapacity.” The Council was wrath. “On the report being read it was decided on the motion of Crs McLennan and Park that the report be not received, as most of it was irrelevant and grossly insulting. A further motion was also adopted terminating Dr Ley’s appointment as health officer to the Tatura Riding.” An apology from the doctor was read to the next meeting. During the war, however, he escaped from the
uncomfortable social climate of Rodney and went overseas with the forces. Doctors were not the only persons concerned about public health. They enjoyed a measure of lay support, and in 1904 a leading article in one of the town’s newspapers stated: “From time immemorial, it might almost be said from the prehistoric ages, hardly a meeting of the Rodney Shire Council has been held at which the question of sanitary matters has not been discussed. Dr Wight of Kyabram and Dr McCarthy of Tatura are enthusiastic apostles of the septic tank system, but neither of those professional gentlemen, nor any of their lay supporters, came forward with a really practical scheme for raising the necessary money. Lack of filthy lucre is a miserably commonplace thing to stand in the way of the consummation of scientific ideals of sanitation. At the present time it costs the people of Tatura and Kyabram something like 200 pounds a year each for cleaning gutters and disposal of night soil.” As late as 1927 the state of the streets was able to attract the following comment from the Guardian. “In one of the Goulburn Valley towns in which some of the people spread their chests and claim to be progressive, the practice is still followed of sweeping the contents of street gutters into little heaps at the side of the drains. The object of exhibiting these collections of refuse is not apparent. They certainly are not any ornament, and the only use they seem to suggest is to help fill the garbage cart which does not come along to collect them. For several days one of these heaps in the principal street included a decomposing banana and a broken stone ginger-beer bottle.” - Source: Tatura and the Shire of Rodney, W.H Bossence (available for purchase from the Tatura Museum)
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BACK TO SCHOOL FOR TATURA ROTARY Following a very informative talk at the Rotary Club of Tatura on Wednesday night by Tatura Primary School Principal Susanne Gill, the club members were invited to look over the new school. One of the old school buildings was replaced last November as part of the Department of Education’s program to remove old buildings containing asbestos. The new school was built off site and arrived in modules. It differs from transportable as it is a permanent structure. Ms Gill expressed her gratitude to the Rotary Club of Tatura for all the support that has been given to the school over many years. She expressed her delight in teaching the second generation of local students, having taught their parents in secondary schools in the area. Ms Gill has spent a lifetime in education, from being in primary school, and then university and back into the class room again as a teacher in secondary schools. Tatura is her first primary school posting where she was appointed as principal. The visit took many members back to their earlier days spent in the class room, there was a lot of reminiscing and quite a few stories were told about the ‘good old days’. Everyone was impressed with the new buildings and they were very pleased to have a principal of Ms Gill’s outstanding qualities, leading the education of our young people. - Bill Purcell
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A grey dawn oozes over the land. It`s mist swirls `round and `round. Its gnarled, bony fingers reaching out to smack you on the cheek, sending cold, icy chills to the core of your being. Death seems at home here. No life, foreboding, For silent, glacial winds sweep it away. Cold seeping through every crevice, touching with a force everything in its wake. Silver threads glistening in the tree. A spider working diligently on its web trying to keep the bitter chill at bay. Small droplets forming in the mist threatening its very existence. Silver Birch, leafless against the sky, looks barren and cold. Lifeless. And yet as you look more closely you see the tips of promise. This gloom, this grey, infertile day, just like the Silver Birch, holds hope. For Spring is on her way.
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september GARDENING PLAN I don't know about you but boy am I happy to see spring finally here, and there's no doubt that even non-gardeners get excited about the garden in spring. There are so many plants bursting into colour and leaves on deciduous trees coming back into full leaf to soak up the warmer sun. There is so much to do this month and lots of exciting plants to plant out. Roll your sleeves up, put your boots on and get motivated. Add blood and bone or dynamic lifter and some mushroom compost if your garden beds need a lift, soil can become a little depleted of nutrients over time. This will help boost your plants that are already growing and give the best start to new plants your adding to your garden. If you have a clay-based soil then adding and digging through organic composts help improve drainage and allow plants access to the nutrients a lot better. Roses will benefit greatly if you give them a feed of rose food, also sulphate of potash improves flower quality and plant health. Roses love mushroom compost around the base at the roots as well. August is the general time to feed your citrus trees so if you have not done this yet you can certainly give them a feed now. Gardenias can also be given an organic feed as they grow and plenty of water to stop yellowing leaves. Give a slight prune if that's needed. As Azaleas finish their flowering, feed with an azalea camellia and gardenia fertilizer. It's the time to feed and the time to weed. Lawns will love a feed right now too. Use a slow release fertilizer or a ready spray on attached to your hose that weeds and feeds at the same time. I use a selective weed killer to kill the weeds first then I top dress with a slow release fertilizer to give the lawn continual access to nutrients over a three-month period. If you have a patchy lawn you can also sow lawn seed now or transfer runners. By treating your weeds early, you will avoid them setting seed and creating an even bigger problem to get on top of later. Calibrachoa's are an amazing showy plant for garden beds or I like even better for hanging baskets as they are proven winners at a show of spectacular colours from spring, summer and autumn. A perennial plant with a mass of small petunia like flowers. Shelter from hot drying winds as this causes hanging baskets to dry out quicker or at least keep the water up to them during the hottest period. Fertilize with an all-purpose fertilizer and seasol. Tip: Plant a couple of different colours together to for an even more spectacular show of colour. Prune back Abelia, Hibiscus (by one third), Abutilon, Plumbago, Fuchsia and Oleander. Vegetables: Start planting out summer vegies such as tomatoes, cucumber, zucchini, beans, beetroot, celery, eggplant, herbs, leek, lettuce, parsnip, pumpkin, carrots, melons, silver beet, spinach, sweetcorn, sweet potatoes, radishes, capsicums and artichokes. Flowers to plant are alyssum, amaranthus, begonia, coleus, cosmos, dianthus, lobelia, everlasting daisy, gypsophila, impatiens, marigold, nasturtiums, petunia, phlox, portulaca, salvia, statice, sunflowers, verbena and vinca, zinnia - Janine Francis
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SHEPPARTON ADVENTURE CLUB The mid-week July walk was held in the Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton and nearby forest. It was foggy when we arrived at the Botanic Gardens but soon cleared to blue sky giving us ideal walking conditions. Jill Grant, president of the Friends of ABGS, kindly gave us an informative talk about the establishment of the Gardens, work achieved and activities held. Thirteen walkers then set off and walked through the 22.5 hectare site on well kept tracks. Areas that we walked through included natural bushland, beside the wetland and Broken River and through planted areas. Some of the features we enjoyed seeing as we walked were the weaving garden, children’s garden and the themed garden on top of Honeysuckle Rise. When visiting the Gardens, it is always good to see how the plants are growing and new areas that are continually being developed. Morning tea was taken in the Turtle Garden near the entrance after which we walked in the nearby forest among the magnificent Red Gums and along the edge of the Goulburn River. During our walk we saw a number of bird species and had a good view of a pair of Golden Whistlers, winter visitors to the area. After about a total of 9 kilometres of walking, we had our picnic lunches back at the Botanic Gardens next to a garden where some Acacias, Grevilleas and Eremophilas were in bloom. Our monthly walks are held at places that are a variety of distances from Shepparton. We thank Karen Speedy for organising this one, which was close by and most enjoyable. - Margaret Clarke
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WORLD EVENTS
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September 1 – Wattle Day. Did you know that the first day of spring is also known as Wattle Day in Australia? This day was originally conceived in the early twentieth century to demonstrate patriotism for the new nation of Australia, and in 1913 the national Wattle Day League was established to organise this celebration. In 1988, the Golden Wattle was officially proclaimed as Australia’s national floral emblem and in 1992, Governor-General Bill Hayden, declared that, “September 1 in each year shall be observed as National Wattle Day.” Since then, it’s been a well-kept secret. September 4 – World Wildlife Day. Every year we lose numerous species to the growth and expansion of human holdings, but through the effort of zoos, sanctuaries, and preservation organizations, that rate is being slowed. Wildlife Day reminds us that there are creatures out there that cannot speak for themselves, so we have to stand up and be a voice for them. The animals will thank you for it, as will the generations to come who will still be able to enjoy them. September 5 – Be Late for Something Day. This day encourages people to take a step back from their busy schedule and intentionally be late for something. It’s important to remember that things can go on without you, and maybe it’s not all quite as important as you thought. I know of several people who have been practising for this day all year. September 6 – Fight Procrastination Day. Every year we have numerous meetings to decide how to celebrate this day, and every year we eventually agree to organise a huge parade with a variety of floats and a couple of marching bands to march down Hogan Street, and somehow, every year, we never get around to it. However, I have a really good feeling about next year. September 7 – Read a Book Day. We don’t expect you to read a whole book unless you’ve chosen ‘The Cat In The Hat’, but we do expect you to read a couple of chapters, and if you have children, read a book to them that they have particularly enjoyed. Children are encouraged to read when they see adults reading. September 8 – International Literacy Day. On this day, UNESCO reminds the international community of the status of literacy and adult learning globally. One in five adults is still not literate and two-thirds of them are women. UNESCO’s report on Education for All shows a clear connection between illiteracy and countries in severe poverty, and between illiteracy and prejudice against women.
September 9 – Wonderful Weirdos Day. Nothing’s quite as dull as being normal, boring and average. Fortunately, most of us are blessed with one or two wonderful weirdos in our lives. These are people who remind us to think outside the box and to be true to ourselves. On this day, you can try and discover the weirdo suppressed within yourself. Make an effort by dressing weirdly, doing weird things and encouraging weirdness among people around you. You can claim success when somebody calls you ‘Weirdo!’ September 10 – World Suicide Prevention Day. The World Health Organization estimates that over 800,000 people die by suicide each year – that’s one person every 40 seconds. Up to 25 times as many people make a suicide attempt. The tragic ripple effect means that there are many more people who have been bereaved by suicide or have been close to someone who has tried to take his or her own life. 'Connect, Communicate, Care' is the theme of Suicide Prevention Day and encourages you to truly care about those around you, and to work to help end the epidemic before it claims someone you love. September 11 – International Grandparents Day. Where would we be without our grandparents? Too often we take for granted all the voluntary help that our grandparents have offered us over the years. There is so much wisdom and knowledge that they have gathered during their lifetime and all you have to do is ask if you want any guidance. In return, you can show them all the useful apps they can add to their mobile phones and help them understand that they can be used for more than just making phone calls. September 12 - Mindfulness Day. Mindfulness is the process of bringing one's attention to the internal and external experiences occurring in the present moment, which can be developed through the practice of meditation and other training. Too many people live in the past, reliving old hurts and injuries and simply can’t let go. They also ignore the present because they’re too worried about imaginary events that may or may not occur in the future. No wonder they’re not happy. My advice? Learn from the past, live in the present moment and plan for the future. Remember, the future isn’t written until it becomes the present. September 15 – Mini-Golf Day. When’s the last time you played a round? I’m talking about mini-golf. This is lots of fun for the whole family and luck plays an equal role with skill so everyone has a chance to win, and apart from having a great time, the main aim of the game is to laugh at the misfortune
of the other players, or perhaps that’s just me. Anyway, if Tatura wants to be a really great town, we need to invest in mini-golf. September 17 – Australian Citizenship Day. This Day is an opportunity for all Australian citizens, whether by birth or by choice, to reflect on the meaning and importance of their citizenship. The day is used as an opportunity to think about what unites all Australians, to take pride in Australia’s democratic values and to celebrate the role citizens play in shaping the nation. This is another well-kept secret. September 19 – International Talk Like a Pirate Day. The point to this day is that there is no point. It’s just a day for silliness to take our minds off all the depressing news that abounds at the moment. Once you master, “Arrr!” you’ve pretty much got the entire pirate language under control. September 21 – World Gratitude Day. We tend to take the good things in our lives for granted and only focus on the things that annoy or frustrate us, and often these are insignificant. Even the basics that we take for granted such as clean air, clean water, sufficient food, shelter, freedom and safety (although we’re becoming more aware that this is under threat) are denied to billions of people around the world. Take a moment to be grateful that we still live in the lucky country. September 24 – International Punctuation Day. The importance of proper punctuation forms the centre of an ongoing debate, where the necessity of clear and precise communication is held up against the need for an evolving language, particularly with the common use of texting. Punctuation Day argues that the correct use of apostrophes, semicolons and other punctuation is critical if you’re to get your message across. However, as correct grammar and punctuation are no longer considered to be core learning, it is de rigour for many people to have their (not there or they’re) own set of rules. September 27 – International Coffee Day. This day is used to celebrate coffee as a beverage, with many events organised around the world. Many leading cafes and hot bread shops offer free or heavily discounted cups (or even huge mugs) of coffee to celebrate this occasion. As this hint was completely ignored yet again last year, hopefully it will be noted this time. September 28 – World Museum Day. This day is used to promote the role of museums around in the world, creating unique, enjoyable and free activities, often around an agreed theme. We have a world class museum in Tatura and the agreed theme this year is twofold and by coincidence, exactly the same as
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BUDDING ENGINEER PUTS EDUCATION TO WORK last year and the year before that; the history of irrigation and the Tatura War Camps. Come along and have a look, it’s free. September 29 – World Heart Day. Each year 17.3 million people die of cardiovascular disease, 80% in the developing world. World Heart Day was devised by the World Heart Federation to help people realise that the majority of these deaths could be avoided through a well-balanced diet and exercise. If you look as though you have a basketball stuffed up your jumper then perhaps it’s time to take note. September 30 – Ask a Stupid Question Day. This is one of the most important days of the year. If we’re honest with ourselves we’ve had that question we wanted to ask but didn’t want to sound stupid or uneducated. We’re embarrassed to ask it because we assume that everyone else knows the answer. The truth is there is no such thing as a stupid question, except the one that you choose not to ask. We never learn anything if we’re afraid to ask the question to begin with. So, overcome your fear and ask those questions. The chances are most of the people around you will be wondering the same thing but are too afraid to ask. So remember, there are no stupid questions, unless of course it has just been explained to you and you weren’t actually listening because you were looking at a funny cat video on your phone. In that case it’s not the question that’s stupid but the person asking it so put away that damn phone and pay attention. Your intellect will thank you. I’ll finish this by asking, “Why do we press harder on the remote control when the batteries are going flat?” - John Kriesfeld
La Trobe University student Niraj Maskey was fully prepared to have his feet under a desk and writing a thesis for much of 2019 – his final year of studies to complete a combined Civil Engineering and Finance degree. Instead, he has been testing load limits for historic bridges, fabricating new spares using 3D printing and crunching the numbers on lithium battery replacement for thousands of irrigation gates across northern Victoria. “What I’ve been doing since December is using what I have learned at university,” Niraj said. “Like study, it’s classed as course work but basically I’m with other engineers doing real engineering. It’s been an amazing opportunity.” Niraj, the son of Nepalese migrants, was born and raised in Shepparton where he graduated from high school at Notre Dame Secondary College. Now 22, he is in his fifth year of post-secondary engineering studies at Bendigo. With significant years of specialist education, he was eligible for La Trobe’s Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program; an 800-hour commitment to put his learning to work for the benefit of a qualified organisation and his future career prospects. Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW), the nation’s largest rural water authority with $5 billion in irrigation assets, is fulfilling the employer role for Niraj’s WIL program. This includes providing scholarship funding, meaningful project work, day-to-day management and benefitting from the expertise and eagerness of a near-fully qualified graduate engineer. The only thing Niraj lacked was the work experience to complement his La Trobe studies and that is the purpose of the WIL program. “So, I was really grateful for the opportunity to work for GMW’s electrical and mechanical
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THE LONGEST ENGLISH WORDS Anybody who has studied the German language will know that they have a multitude of extremely long words but the English language also has its fair share. Spelling these words correctly probably isn’t too much of a problem as I’m sure nobody will actually pick you up on it if you get it wrong, probably not even spell checker on your computer, and pronouncing them correctly probably also falls into the same category. The longest non-technical word in the Oxford English Dictionary is floccinaucinihilipilification and dates from 1741 and means ‘the act of estimating something as worthless.’ So next time you want to insult somebody by calling them a worthless piece of something or other, you can use this word. I’m not sure if you counted the letters but there are 29. The longest nonsense word is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, which is 34 letters long and was invented for the Mary Poppins movie made in 1964. Interestingly enough, my spell-checker recognised this as a word. The longest word in the Oxford English Dictionary is 45 letters long and is pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis. Now, I know what you’re thinking, surely this is another made-up nonsense word. Its got pneumo, tram, microscopic, volcano and ends with iosis. Well, you would be partly correct. It is the name of a miner’s lung disease and was deliberately created to be the longest word in the dictionary. However, the fun doesn’t end there. The longest words with different letters, that is, no letter is repeated are uncopyrightable and dermatoglyphics. Both of these words consist of 15 letters. The longest English word consisting only of vowels is euouae. You’ve never heard of it? I’m not surprised and how you pronounce it is anybody’s guess. It is actually a medieval mnemonic used to recall the musical tones required when chanting the Gloria Patri. Oh, I see, now you remember. For those of you who aren’t sure what a mnemonic is, it is a tool to help remember facts or a large amount of information. It can be a song, rhyme, acronym, image, or a phrase to help remember a list of facts in a certain order. For example, ‘My Very Excited Mother Just Served Us Nine Pies’ is a mnemonic to remember the order of the nine planets – Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto. Euouae also takes the title as the English word with the most consecutive vowels. In equal second place with 5 vowels are cooeeing and queueing. English words with the most consonants in a row include catchphrase and latchstring. The longest word with alternating vowels and consonants is honorificabilitudinitatibus and means ‘with honourableness’. It was used by William Shakespeare and consists of 27 letters. The longest everyday word with this unusual property is unimaginatively. The longest word with only one vowel is strengths. Strengthlessnesses is the longest word in the English language with only one vowel repeated. The longest word in which each letter occurs at least twice is unprosperous. There is a lot more but as most of you have glazed over and dozed off by now it’s probably time to end. The source of this unrivalled fun is ‘Word Play’ by Gyles Brandeth. - John Kriesfeld
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COMMUNITY SAFETY SURVEY RESULTS The 2019 Greater Shepparton Community Safety Survey officially closed last month. Greater Shepparton City Council would like to thank all residents that took the time to fill in the survey. Council is currently sorting through the data and aligning the outcomes with any current actions within Council’s strategies. “I’d like to personally thank everyone who completed this survey,” Council Mayor Cr Kim O’Keeffe said. “Council strives to make all our residents feel safe in their home region, and this survey offers Council a chance to see community safety through the eyes of the public.” Through the survey, six key topics and services that residents wish to know more information about were identified: Community Planning Groups, Wipeout Graffiti Program, Street Rider, Cultural Inclusion, Safe housing when homeless, Operation STAR Community Planning Groups: Community Planning Groups are a group of volunteers that can act as a consultant between the community and Council. The group converses with their community on priorities the community may have. These priorities become a document called the ‘Community Plan’ which lists priorities and actions for the small town, locality or neighbourhood. Council departments work closely with the Community Planning Groups to assist in the implementation the actions through advice, information on engaging stakeholders and seeking funding from a variety of sources. There are currently 17 Community Panning Groups throughout Greater Shepparton with an 18th currently being developed. Please visit the Council offices if you would like more information and/or to put in an expression of interest for your community or neighbourhood. Wipeout Graffiti Program: Wipeout is a graffiti program between Council and Victoria Police that aims to remove graffiti quickly to help discourage further incidents. Council has a special rapid response team to remove reported graffiti from Council property within 24 hours. Council also has programs for residents and business owners to be able to remove graffiti that includes kits with cleaning products, equipment and safety gear. For more information whilst the review is happening please contact the Community Safety Officer on 5832 9792. Street Rider: The Street Rider Night Bus Service operates on Sunday mornings between 1am and 5am (last pick up 4:30am). The Street Rider drops you to your door in Shepparton, Kialla and Mooroopna for just a gold coin donation. There are four bus stops around Shepparton near Bullion Bar, Yahoo Bar, Goulburn Valley Hotel and the Aussie Hotel. Residents are asked to simply make their way to the bus stop and ring 0429 449 995. Cultural Inclusion: Council’s third Multicultural Strategy was adopted this year and will run through to 2022. This strategy complements the significant range of activities that already contribute to building a cohesive community and celebrate the many cultures that now call Greater Shepparton home. Safe Housing when Homeless: Greater Shepparton has the below services: * 1800 825 955 (calls outside business hours are diverted to Salvation Army Crisis Services) * Women's Domestic Violence Crisis Service - 1800 015 188 * Beyond Housing Shepparton, 43B Wyndham St, Shepparton, (03) 5833 1000 Operation Star Operation Star is a program aimed at improving the safety of community schools over the holiday period. Neighbourhood Watch do a letter drop to all residents around some of the schools in the lead up to the holidays, reminding them the local community are the eyes and ears for the Police and to contact 000 to report anything they may observe within the school grounds. Please visit the Council offices if you would like more information and/or to put in an expression of interest for your community or neighbourhood for any of these projects.
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THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD Many of us tend to dismiss the early peoples of this world as uncivilised, uncultured and not very clever. After all, they didn’t possess the knowledge that a child in primary school today understands. However, knowledge is built on knowledge and just because we don’t know what a child in 2119 will easily understand, doesn’t mean that people in the future are cleverer than we are. The amazing works of art and architecture known as the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World serve as a testament to the ingenuity, imagination and sheer hard work of our earlier ancestors. Unfortunately, human animosity, together with the forces of nature, have destroyed all but one of the wonders. Still, all seven continue to inspire and be celebrated as the remarkable products of the creativity and skill of Earth’s early civilizations. No. 1 - THE LIGHTHOUSE OF ALEXANDRIA The Lighthouse of Alexandria, which was also called Pharos of Alexandria, was designed by the Greek architect Sostratos for Ptolemy I, who was the founder of the Ptolemaic dynasty which ruled Egypt until the death of Cleopatra in 30 BC. The lighthouse was completed around 280 BC during the reign of Ptolemy’s son, Ptolemy II, and stood on the island of Pharos in the harbour of Alexandria and is said to have been more than 110 metres high. The only taller man-made structures at the time were the pyramids of Giza. Archaeologists have found ancient coins on which the lighthouse was depicted, and from them deduced that the lighthouse was built in three stages, all sloping slightly inward; the lowest was square, the next octagonal, and the top cylindrical. A broad spiral ramp led to the top, where a fire burned at night. Some descriptions report that the lighthouse was surmounted by a five-metre statue, possibly representing either Alexander the Great, after whom the city was named, or Ptolemy II, in the form of the sun god Helios. The lighthouse was built to guide ships using the Nile River in and out of the city’s busy harbor. In the Middle Ages, sultan Ahmed ibn Touloun replaced the beacon with a small mosque. The lighthouse was gradually destroyed during a series of earthquakes from 956 to 1323. In 1994, archaeologist Jean-Yves Empereur made an exciting discovery in the waters off Pharos Island. He had been called in by the Egyptian government to map anything of archaeological significance in the waters surrounding the island before a concrete breakwater was erected. He mapped the location of hundreds of masonry blocks, most of which were believed to have fallen into the sea when the lighthouse was destroyed by a final earthquake in 1323. Many statues were also discovered, including the colossal statue of a king dating to the third century BC, and which is believed to represent Ptolemy II. A companion statue of a queen had been discovered in the 1960’s and these two statues representing Ptolemy and his wife Arsinoe, were believed to have been placed just below the lighthouse, facing the entrance to the harbour. The Egyptian government subsequently abandoned the idea of a breakwater and have now planned to create an underwater park where divers can view the many statues and stone sphinxes, along with the remains of the lighthouse. - John Kriesfeld
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TATURA PROBUS CLUB Our members enjoyed getting together for our July meeting, Vice President Brian O’Meara chaired the meeting and dealt with business. Anna reported on the June concert. She said ‘The Piano Man was a very entertaining afternoon with a beautiful musician. Anna was lucky enough to win the door prize which just made the day for our table. Wendy Wilson, our secretary, introduced our member behind the badge, Trish Niglia, to tell her story. Trish was born in Newcastle but due to her father’s job, the family had to move around to many country towns. When the children in the family became teenagers, they settled in Shepparton where her four sisters and brother attended Sacred Heart school. Trish trained as a nurse at St. Vincent’s and nursed in Shepparton and surrounding areas. She married Frank and settled down to farming in Dhurringle. Trish also achieved her arts degree and still loves the arts. I remember when she was the manager at the Community House, we had many a good time and happy memories. Her happiest times have been on the farm, although growing tomatoes and beef farming have had their stressful years. Trish now gives her time to her family of four children and nine grandchildren as well as spending happy holidays with Frank and her friends. After lunch Phyll introduced Deb from Kialla House, which is a respite house to give carers a break. They can come and stay for one or two nights and there is a family atmosphere with a cottage style lifestyle and they also have outings on a Tuesday. This is a very unique service. We found Deb to be a truly lovely person and she has had a great deal of experience as she had nursed her mum when she was ill. She described her job very well and we enjoyed her talk. Eloise then spoke on Home Care packages services for personal care and explained that there is help if you need it, you just have to arrange for assessment. Deb, Eloise and Kathryn all spoke on the care for older citizens. For further information, call ‘myagedcare’, free call 1800200422. For homecare packages, call 1300650615. Dates to remember: August 15 trip to Swan Pool, September 19 lunch and December 12 Christmas Lunch. Our next meeting is on August 29 at the Tatura Community Centre at 10am. - Edith Bradbury
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SIR DONALD BRADMAN Sir Donald George Bradman, often referred to as ‘The Don’, was an Australian international cricketer, widely acknowledged as the greatest batsman ever. Our nation seems to adore sport and sportspeople and Donald Bradman is certainly a name known by most, even by those who do not follow sport. The word ‘hero’ is often misused in our modern world, though many would call Bradman an Australian Hero or a Cricketing God. I have read that some of his closest teammates thought him aloof and arrogant and that he made enemies among cricketers and journalists. Nevertheless, when Bradman strode onto the cricket ground in his baggy green cap, the hopes of a nation went with him. The story that the young Bradman practised alone with a cricket stump for a bat and a golf ball is part of Australian folklore. A water tank, mounted on a curved brick stand, stood on a paved area behind the family home and when Don hit into the curved brick facing of the stand, the ball rebounded at high speed and varying angles, where he would attempt to hit it again. This form of practice developed his timing and reactions to a high degree. In more formal cricket, he hit his first century at the age of 12, with an undefeated 115 when playing for Bowral Public School against Mittagong High School. His rise from bush cricket to the Australian Test Team took just over two years. Before his 22nd birthday he had set many records for top scoring and became Australia's sporting idol at the height of the Great Depression. During a 20-year playing career, Bradman was committed to attacking, entertaining cricket and drew spectators in record numbers. Bradman's career test batting average of 99.94 has become one of cricket's most famous, iconic statistics. Bradman showed his incredible batting ability when a controversial set of tactics, known as Bodyline, was specifically devised by the England team to curb his scoring. His technique underwent a change quicker than might have been the case with the passage of time. Bodyline plucked something vibrant from his art. After World War II, when his greatest victories were in the past, he made a dramatic comeback, captaining an Australian team on a record-breaking unbeaten tour of England. In the 1949 New Year Honours he was appointed Knight Bachelor for his services to the game, becoming the only Australian cricketer ever to be knighted. He is said to have commented that he would have preferred to remain just mister. After retirement, Bradman was an administrator, selector and writer for three decades and even after he became reclusive in declining years, his opinion was highly sought and his status as a national icon was still recognized. Bradman's image has appeared on postage stamps and coins and a museum dedicated to his life was opened while he was still living. In 2009 he was inducted posthumously into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. Bradman first met Jessie Menzies in 1920 when she boarded with the Bradman family to be closer to school in Bowral and the couple married in Burwood, Sydney in April of 1932. The two had an impeccable marriage and were devoted to each other over the 65 years. Bradman paid tribute to his wife numerous times, once saying, "I would never have achieved what I achieved without Jessie." The family lived in the same modest, suburban house at Kensington Park in Adelaide for all but the first three years of their married life. After his wife's death from cancer in 1997, Bradman suffered a discernible and not unexpected wilting of spirit. The next year, on his 90th birthday,
Sir Donald Bradman he hosted a meeting with his two favourite modern players, Shane Warne and Sachin Tendulkar, but was not seen in his familiar place at the Adelaide Oval again. Hospitalized with pneumonia in December 2000, he returned home in the New Year and died there on February 25, 2001, aged 92. A memorial service to mark Bradman's life was held on March 25, 2001 and was broadcast live to a viewing audience of 1.45 million. A private service for family and friends was held earlier at the Centennial Park Cemetery in the suburb of Pasadena. Donald George Bradman was born the youngest son of George and Emily Bradman on August 27, 1908 at a midwife's house in Cootamundra, New South Wales. He had one brother and four sisters and during his life certainly won a lot of people's admiration. - Janice Dreyer
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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 —— BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP. Meet 2nd Tues. in month, 8.00pm in private homes. Mignon Campbell 5824 1367 RODNEY ARTS SOCIETY - CREATIVE ART. Meet every Thurs at 9am. Mechanics Hall. Park at rear. Contact: Sue Graves 5824 2929 TURATON Music Company Rehearsals Monday nights at 252 Pyke Rd New members welcome. Ph. 58 241 547 E. gsferg@activ8.net.au Web www.turaton.org.au
—— Churches —— ANGLICAN PARISH OF TATURA (All Saints Tatura). Rev. Simba Musvamhiri 0497 597 127 or 58241170 E; info@allsaintstatura.org.au; Wardens Glenda McLeod 58241398 & William Milner 58242649. 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 10am Sunday's. MURCHISON UNITING CHURCH. Congregation Pres. Helen Newton 5826 2426 MURCHISON “MURRUNGAR” U.C.F. Meet 3rd Wed. in month 2.00pm in Church Hall. Contact: M. Brown 5826 2381 Sacred Heart Parish Tatura, Parish Priest: Father Michael Morley 5824 1049, Sec. Mary Connelly-Gale 5824 1049. Mass – Saturday 6pm. Sunday 9.30am. Tatura/Toolamba Uniting Church, Rev. Brian Spencer 0400 274 482 .Congregation Sec. Beryl Cross 0458 266 356. TATURA / TOOLAMBA UNITING CHURCH FELLOWSHIP meet at the Tatura Church on 1st Thursday of each month at 1.30pm. Pres. Mignon Campbell 5824 1367 Sec. Beryl Cross 0458 266 356 —— Committees —— AUSTRALIA DAY COMMITTEE MURCHISON. Contact: Desley on 5826 2546. AUSTRALIA DAY COMMITTEE TATURA. Contact: Bill Milner 0447 778 830 AUSTRALIA DAY COMMITTEE TOOLAMBA. Contact: Vin White 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 0411 186 185 Tatura community plan committee. Meet 3rd Tuesday of month, 7.30pm at Tatura Senior Citizens. Contact Carl Walters on 0419 118 237 —— Community —— BALLANTYNE CENTRE TATURA. For bookings and enquiries 5824 1421. 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 0438 262 472 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 0475 018 743. Murchison retirement village. 25-27 Impey St, Murchison. Pres. Bruce Smith 0437 627 210, Sec. Marg McMaster 0417 262 213 MURCHISON R.S.L. Meet 2nd Tues in month, 7.30pm RSL Meeting Rooms, Community Centre Contact: Justin Appleton 0475 797 697. murchison men's shed. 1pm to 2pm Wednesday, rear of Murchison Community Care Bldg. Contact Ken Mair 5826 2773, Wal Harrison 5826 2512 TATURA AREA COMMUNITY BULLETIN P.O. Box 353 Tatura. Phone Enquiries 5824 1070, Fax 5824 1079, Email: info@tatbulletin.com.au TATURA CARER’S GROUP. Meet every 4th Monday of the month between 11.00 am to 1.00
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 & DIST. HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Meet 4th Wed. in —— WELFARE —— month, 7.30pm, Tatura Museum. Contact Pres. Steve Barnard 0401 ST VINCENT DE PAUL. Help and information 635 556 Sec. George Ferguson 0400 947 547. 3 Francis St. Tatura 5824 1443 TATURA FILM SOCIETY. PO Box 356 Tatura. Pres, Lynette C.O.G.S Aged & Disability Services Offer in home Patullock 0400 202 609 Membership Sec. Vaughan Patullock supports and services to Seniors. Contact ‘The Coordinator’ on e: vpatullock@y7mail.com 5832 7985 TATURA FIRE BRIGADE AUXILIARY. Meet 2nd Fri. in —— Guides —— month at 7.30pm. Fire Station, Pres: Marie Wright 5856 1418. TATURA GIRL GUIDES Contact Lisa A Wagner 5855 2427 mob Sec: Gail Pollerd 5824 2784 0409 150 507 email TaturaGuides@bigpond.com TATURA ITALIAN SOCIAL CLUB. Contact: Nello Giansiracusa —— Seniors —— Mob 0408 242 135. Club open Tues. & Thurs. nights, Sat noon - 5 p.m. TATURA ITALIAN PENSIONER CLUB. Meet each Tues. Tatura Men's Shed. Meets Tuesdays 10am-3pm; Thurs 2pm- night 7.00pm. St. Mary’s Hall, Tatura. Contact: Pres. Sam 5pm at Clubrooms, S.W. corner of Racecourse. Pres: Allan Johnston Russo 5824 2131. 0400 143 977, Sec: Robert Knight 5826 5095 TATURA SENIOR CITIZENS. Meet every Wed at Clubrooms, TATURA MUSEUM. Open 2-4pm. Sat, Sun. & Pub. Hols. 1-3pm Lunch 12pm. Activities 1pm, Contact: Pres. Veronica Dowell Mon-Fri or by appointment. Contact: 5824 2111 or George Ferguson 5824 1815, Vice Pres. Kaye Butler 5824 2320. Sec. Bob 0400 947 547. Kohlman 5825 5150. TATURA PROBUS CLUB. Meet 4th Thur. in month, 10am at Tatura —— Service —— Community House Contact: Pres. Ev Leahy 0408 241 712 Sec. Phyl Lions Club of Murchison & District Meet Mactier 5824 1217 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at the Caledonian Hotel, TATURA R.S.L. Meet 3rd Fri. in month, 1.30pm, R.S.L. Clubrooms, Murchison. 7pm for 7.30pm start. Contact Pres. Alan Rosser Contact: Pres. Rod Schubert 0419 924 610 , Sec. Mark Sommers 0404 369 111 or Sec. Bruce Smith 5826 2721. 0481 286 842. TATURA S.E.S. Training Monday nights 7pm at Cnr Martin & Russell LIONS CLUB OF TATURA Inc. Meet 2nd & 4th Tues. Tatura Senior Citizens Hall. 7pm for 7.30pm start. Contact: Malcolm Sts. Contact 5824 1910. TATURA TOY LIBRARY. Meet 2nd Tuesday of month, 7.30pm at Campbell 0429 683 775 or 03 5824 1367 or email tatura@ Toy Library, behind Presbyterian Church Hall Open Mon 3.45-4.30pm, lionsclubs201v5.org. We welcome all inquiries. Saturdays 10am-11am except school holidays and public holidays LIONS CLUB OF TOOLAMBA meets 1st Tuesday of each month at Junction Hotel at 6.30pm. Contact Heather Mulcahy Contact Mark Bailey on 0428 377 866 TATURA UDV. Meet Criterion Hotel. Contact H.Crawford 0407 0447 332 833 or Helen Morritt 0438 907 157. ROTARY CLUB OF TATURA. Formal Meetings 1st & 3rd 042 760 or 5854 8356 Wed. Social Meeting other Weds. Tatura Hotel, 6pm for 6:30pm. TATURA VICTORY HALL AVAILABLE FOR HIRE Visitors always welcome. Contact Pres. Bill Purcell 0419 335 Book online – ‘Tatura Civic Halls’ or Phone 0407 143 614 TOOLAMBA Community HALL For bookings please contact 241, Sec. Jo Burgess 0410 582 629. HARSTON CWA Meet 2nd Mon. in month, 11.00am The Jim Woodward 0427 099 955 or Rhonda White 5826 5461. TOOLAMBA TWILIGHT CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Gallery Cafe, Tatura. Contact Marg Corrigan 0434052342 COMMITTEE. Chairperson: Keira Birchmore, 0417 252 874 MOOROOPNA CWA Meet Last Thur. in month, Royal Mail keirabirchmore@bigpond.com Sec: Pat Patt 0408 597 198 pattyryka@ Hotel, Mooroopna at 7.30pm Contact: Sec. Cecily Dumaresq Ph: 5825 4836 hotmail.com RODNEY CWA Meet 2nd Thurs. in month, 7.30pm at the Senior —— SPORTS & RECREATION— BYRNESIDE TENNIS CLUB. Contact: President John Maher Citizen's Rooms. Contact: Pres. Carol Brisbane 0428 266 212, 0439 556 348 Sec. Janette Mason 0408 194 638. DHURRINGILE TENNIS CLUB. Contact: Secretary/Junior Co- .Toolamba Wrens CWA. Meets 3rd Tues 7pm Toolamba ordinator Lisa Niglia 0428 266 310 CFA meeting room Pres. Mel Hall 0419 992 039 Sec. Keira GMCA MOTOR HOME CHAPTER - Goulburn Valley Gypsies Birchmore 0417 252 874 cwatoolamba@gmail.com meet 4th Weekend every Month. Contact Pres. Joanne Arthur 5824 —— Environment —— 1030 or 0407 260 464 DHURRINGILE DISTRICT LANDCARE GROUP Meet Goulburn valley fins & fenders car club last Wed. of every 2nd month (odd numbered), Dhurringile Meet last Wednesday of the month, 7pm, Tatura Scout Hall. Contact Community Centre, 8.00pm Contact: Sec. Suzanne Johnstone Treasurer Janine McNiece 0456 157 083 or gvfinsandfenders@ BH: 58335274 M: 0418 358 248 gmail.com G.V. TREE GROUP. Meet 2nd Tues. in month at noon, Nursery, G.V. QUARTER HORSE & WESTERN RIDING CLUB Inc. 6 Kerferd St., Tatura. Contact: President, Tom Dumaresq 5825 Contact: Diane Rose 5826 5113 or Kerry Corrigan 5824 2292 4836 0407 847 353 Hill Top Golf Club Tatura. Contact: 5824 1689 HARSTON LANDCARE GROUP. President Nick O'Halloran HILL TOP LADY BOWLERS. Meet 1st Mon. in month 10am. 0438 321 528 in Clubhouse. NTH MURCHISON - TOOLAMBA LANDCARE GROUP. MURCHISON BOWLS CLUB Inc. P.O. Box 94. Murchison. New Contact: Rick Cross 5826 6292 Members Welcome. Contact president Margaret Tweddle 5826 2268 NTH WEST MOOROOPNA LAND MGT GROUP Meet RUSHWORTH PROSPECTING CLUB. Enquiries Secretary 7:30pm 1st Tues in even numbered months at Dept. Primary 5824 2447. Industries, Tatura Pres. Nickee Freeman 0407 312 288 Sec. SHEPP ADVENTURE CLUB. Meet 4th Tues of every 2nd month Rhodey Bowman 5833 5957 (Feb,Apr,Jun,Aug,Oct) in Shepparton Contact: Chris or Jill 5824 Tatura garden club Meet 3rd Mon. in month at 8pm 1143 AH. at the Community House, Kerferd St, Tatura. Pres. Cheryl Miller; TATURA BASKETBALL ASSOC. Junior competitions. Contact Sec. Jenny Stammers 5824 2241. Lisa Cullum 0428 242 889 TRansition toWn tatura Meet 4th Wednesday of TATURA BLUELIGHT DISCO CLUB. Mechanics Hall Hogan month at Community House, 7:30pm. Contact: Ross Musolino St. Ph Sgt. Darryl Phillips 5824 3099. 0407 845 247. TATURA BOWLS CLUB Inc PO Box 4 Tatura. —— Health —— Meets 3rd Wed in month at Clubrooms, Cnr Service & Albert Sts, 5824 1746. Email: info@tatbowls.com Web: www.tatura.bowls.com. AUSTRALIAN BREASTFEEDING ASSOC. (Tatura, Shepparton & Mooroopna areas) Two meetings a month au Pres: Phil Boyd 5824 1308. TATURA CRICKET CLUB Training at 5pm on Tues & Thurs at (morning & night) covering breastfeeding and parenting topics. Tish Okley 5800 1234 or 0427 311 072. Tatura Park. Contact: Bob Wildes 5824 1904 TATURA FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB Club Phone 5824 1421 HEARTBEAT VICTORIA. G.V. Branch meets 1st Mon. in TATURA INDOOR BIAS BOWLS. Cnr Service & Albert Sts. month, 6.00pm for Dinner meeting at 7.00pm, G.V. Health Wintertime only - Social Thurs 7.30pm - Pennant Mon 7.15pm, Dining Room. Contact: Arthur Fennell 5824 1724. Ph 58241746. Web: www.tatura.bowls.com.au. Contact: Sec. Freda Moyola Lodge Aux. meet 2nd Wed. in month, 2pm. Pres. Bev McMahon 5824 1171 Sec. Mignon Campbell Clement 5824 3407. Evert Worm 5826 6372 TATURA LAWN TENNIS CLUB Inc. Committee meet 3rd Tuesday 5824 1367 in month at Clubrooms, 6:00pm. Contact: Pres, Richard Twite 5824 1177, TATURA - HARSTON RED CROSS UNIT. Meet 1st Wed. in Sec, Katrina Lowden 5856 1572, Hall Hire, Catherine Brooks 5824 1823 month,10.00am at Hodson House contact Coral Reilly 58243683. TATURA NETBALLASSOC. Contact Pres. S. Pogue 0417 305 637 TATURA HOSPITAL LADIES AUX. Meet 4th Thurs. in month or taturanetballassoc@hotmail.com. Meets 3rd Tuesday of month at 2.00pm, Hodson House. Contact: Sec. Jill Clapperton 5824 1143. 'mainly music' for Preschoolers. Wednesday morning (school 7pm, Tatura Netball clubrooms, Hastie St, Tatura. TATURA SOCCER CLUB. Training Tues. & Thurs. at 6.30pm term) at 10am. All Saints Anglican Church, Francis St. Tatura. Howley Oval. Contact: Pres. M. Lia 5831 8579, Sec. M. Crisera. Enquiries: Iola 5854 8265
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TATURA PRIMARY SCHOOL We have been having a very busy time at Tatura Primary School. Early this Term we were lucky enough to be visited by Harold and the Life Ed van. All students spent time learning about friendship, staying healthy and being safe. Every class, including the Grade 6’s, loved seeing Harold again. All students were also involved in a tree planting day. Every student got to plant trees around the fence of our school. We cannot wait to watch them grow and be a loved part of our school in the years to come. To celebrate Book Week, a dress up day was held where all students came dressed as their favourite book character. The day started with a whole school parade, where many hours of work were showcased to the school community. Thank you to all of the grown-ups that put in so much effort to make the students look fantastic on the day! During the day, students took part in a variety of activities. A highlight of the day was students being part of multi-age groups. It was fantastic to see students of all ages working together in these groups. - Susanne Gill, Principal Moyola Gardens Retirement Village is located in Tatura, just off Dhurringile Road. There are 37 purpose built architect designed independent living units over four hectares. Moyola Gardens invites seniors and over 55s to embrace community living that gives you the freedom to live independently and most importantly belong to a supportive and happy community.
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Kids Page… I give milk and I have a horn, but I’m not a cow. What am I? A milk truck. Why did the pony cough? He was a little ‘horse’! Beth’s mother has three daughters. One is called Laura, the other is Sarah. What is the name of the third daughter? Beth! What do you call a boy lying on your doorstep? Matt!
What do you get if you cross a duck with a rooster? OLD JOHN MUDDLECOMBE A bird that wakes you up at the Old John Muddlecombe lost his cap, quack of dawn! He couldn’t find it anywhere, the poor old chap. He walked down the High Street and everyone said, “Silly John Muddlecombe, you’ve got it on your head!” It’s the end of winter! Colour the bird by numbers.
Why did the kids cross the playground? To get to the other slide! What do you call a chicken who crosses the road, rolls around in the mud and then comes back? A dirty double-crosser. Teacher: If you have five chocolate bars and your little brother asked you for one, how many would you have left? Pupil: Five of course. How do you catch a squirrel? Climb up a tree and act like a nut! Man: Can I have a parrot for my son, please? Pet Shop Owner: Sorry Sir, we don’t do swaps here!
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TREFOIL GUILD A fund-raising afternoon was held at Tatura Gallery by the Trefoil Guild on May 30. Rhonda Wiedemann our State President from Wangaratta was also present. Sixty people attended to hear our guest speaker Suzanna Sheed MP, speak about her early life, including boarding school and graduating from Melbourne University as a lawyer. She also spoke about empowerment of women and answered questions about our water problem and the need to support farmers. She told us about the origin and history of Girl Guides and how important it was for women and girls to be involved. The Greater Shepparton and District Trefoil Guild organises events and functions to raise money to financially support some of our local Guides aged over fourteen years of age to attend international camps and Events. The group recently supported Guides and Leaders to attend camps in Connecticut USA followed by a visit to Washington and New York, staying in World Centres. In 2020, a group of Guides will travel to New Zealand and Switzerland, and then visiting France and London. Guides help support their own travel to attend. Travel Fund organises a Devonshire Tea at Tatura Gallery twice a year and we thank the owners Neville and Kerryn for their support. Our next function will be held September 5 at 2pm at Tatura Gallery, all welcome. To belong to Trefoil Guild all you have to do is make the Guide Promise. Greater Shepparton district includes Girl Guides from Undera, Tatura, Mooroopna, Shepparton and South Shepparton. Enquiries call President Leslie Walker on 58269604. - Phyll Bramley
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TATURA UNITING CHURCH Minister: Rev. Brian Spencer 0400 274 482 SEPTEMBER 1st 11am Neil Short 8th 11am Rev. B. Spencer H.C. 15th 11am Congregation 22nd 11am Rev. B. Spencer 29th 9.30am Rev. B. Spencer. Parish Service, Murchison
ALL SAINTS TATURA (Anglican Parish of Tatura) Minister: Simba Musvamhiri 18 Francis St. Tatura Phone: 5824 1170 Church Service Times Email: info@allsaintstatura.org.au Rev. Simba 0497 597 129 or Email: simba@allsaintstatura.org.au Church Service Times Sundays - 10.00am
TATURA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Minister: Rev. Kevin Maxwell 5824 1042 Church Service Times: Tatura – 10.30am Tatura Sunday School – 9.30am (except School Holidays) Rushworth – 9.00am
GENERATIONS CHURCH 295 Dhurringile Rd. Tatura Sunday Services: 10am Kid’s Program:10am Senior Pastors: Ron & Susan Mallon 5824 3240 Youth Pastor: Kareena Gibbs 0487 460 162 Kids and Young Adult Pastor: Jacinta Finster 0409 921 367 Op. Shop: Neville Crow 5824 3059
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
QUIZ answers 1b – Hydrogen (70%) 2a – Gaggle 3d – 78% 4a SUDOKU – Jock McHale No.(8)42 5abcd – They’re all shockers. 1 point for you 6abcd – Yet another free 7c – Lima 7 5 8d – Sir Isaac Newton 5 3 9a - Greece 10b – Louis Daguerre 9 4 Scoring. 0–2. Struggle 5 2Street.8I refuse to believe that somebody performed this badly on the quiz. 1 free answers 2 for heaven’s There were two sake! 3-5. Unexceptional. The majority of people6 are unexceptional. If you weren’t in the 2 you would be exceptional. 4 However, majority there were a couple of easy questions this 4 by being unexceptional you month9so perhaps
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