Book Reviews

Angel Puss By Colleen McCullough

The Annual General Meeting of the Tatura Area Community Bulletin Inc. will be held at 7pm on Tuesday 6 September at the Bulletin Office, 224 Hogan Street, Tatura All Welcome

TATURA FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB – REUNION DAY

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

WITH KERRY…

It’s 1960, and twenty-one-year-old Harriet ignores her father’s warning that “only fools, Bohemians and tarts live in Kings Cross” and moves into Mrs Delvecchio Schwartz’s rooming house. There she discovers that Mrs Delvecchio Schwartz has more sources of income that rents. She casts horoscopes, reads tarot cards and gazes into her crystal ball. But it is mute four-year-old Flo – her mother’s medium and beloved angel puss – who captures Harriet’s heart.

What a rich, wonderful and slightly eccentric characters fill this book. Written of a Kings Cross long forgotten when everyone knew the Vice Squad. A fabulous read and hard to put down.

- Kerry Gardner

On 6th August 2022 TFNC celebrated the 50 year reunion of the 1972 Reserves premiership and the 10 year reunion of the 2012 Senior premiership. A number of past players were also in attendance to celebrate the joint occasions. After meeting throughout the day and cheering the current team on, a formal dinner and presentation of players, support staff and board members was held in the Ballantyne Centre that evening. The coach of the 2012 senior side, Steve Daniels, gave a brief insight into his career path since leaving the Dogs, which included coaching Labrador to a premiership, Assistant coaching at Gold Coast Suns, to his current position of head coach at VFL team Southport Sharks which are currently sitting second on the ladder.

The night also included a presentation to Linc Wellington who broke club legend Freddo McMahon’s long-standing record for most senior games played with the club. It was appropriate that Freddo was in attendance and presented Linc with a plaque and congratulated him on his incredible career.

Many stories were told, some true, some exaggerated, but a great day and night was had by all.

Thanks to organisers Rohan Thomas, Jye Warren, Andy Crawford, and Daryl Eaton, as well as the catering and bar staff led by Gaye Eaton and Catherine Brooks.

It should be mentioned that the Club’s current Senior coach, Paul Kirby, who was a key player in the 2012 premiership team, has notified that he will be stepping down at the end of the season. The Club wishes to thank Paul for his outstanding efforts during the last three difficult years.

Cwa Harston

Our monthly meeting was very busy as we enjoyed a cuppa and biscuit over a catch up chat. The CWA Goulburn Valley West Group Spring Conference had recently been held at the Harston Hall, Mrs. Glenys Eberle gave a report to the Harston members, who hadn’t been well enough to attend on the day. The Guest speakers were Teresa and Carol, from Housing for the Aged Action Group Inc. There is a problem all around Victoria with Homelessness and the ladies spoke passionately of their work in trying to secure homes for the needy. If you would like more information it can be found by www.oldertenants.org.au

The Group Exhibition is being held on Sunday September 11th 2022, at the Victory Hall in Tatura. Starting at 10.30am until 4.00pm. CWA members from around our local area will be displaying their handcraft, preserves, cooking and art works. You can purchase “goods” from the Trading Table or buy a raffle ticket on the day. The judging is by accredited CWA State Judge’s. *This is for both members and the public, the entry cost is only $10.00 (includes a Devonshire Tea) of Tea and Scones. Children under 16: Free entry ($5.00 Devonshire Tea)

Our President Glenys Eberle bought along a quilt, belonging to the Members of Harston, this was completed many years ago by past and present members, who contributed to the handcraft stitching, before being sown together by Mrs. Margaret Corrigan. The quilt will be displayed at theT Group Exhibition on September 11th before being donated to the Tatura hospice ward. It’s too wonderful to be hidden away in storage.

The competition at our Harston Meeting was a Cushion, this was won by Mrs. Freda Clement, and with 2nd going to Mrs. Glenys Eberle and 3rd was Mrs. Fay Alexander. The best flower bloom was 1st Glenys, 2nd Freda and 3rd Mrs. Josie Watson. Mrs. Marilyn Pell won the small monthly branch raffle.

Harston members just a reminder, the competition at our next meeting is ‘Football club’.

The Harston Branch presently have a number of CWA Spiral Cookbooks on hand should you be looking for a copy, contact Marilyn: 0408 530 690 or Glenys: 0428 283 241, Thank you.

Yours in CWA friendship Mrs. Marilyn Pell (Harston Branch Treasurer)

Irish Humour

Paddy and Mick are on long distance flight when the captain’s voice comes over the speaker.

“This is the captain speaking. We’ve lost one engine, but no worries, we have three left, and this aircraft can fly safely on three engines. However, we are going to be one hour late reaching our destination.”

One hour later the captain’s voice is heard again. “This is the captain speaking. Unfortunately, we’ve lost another engine, but there’s no need to worry. We have two left, and this aircraft can fly safely on two engines. However, we are going to be three hours late reaching our destination.”