Tatura Bulletin July Edition 2024

TATURA AREA COMMUNITY

Bulletin Volume 40, No. 7 - July 2024

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TATURA TURNS 150 Tatura is turning 150!

Are you doing anything to celebrate this milestone? We know the Tatura Primary School are as you can see from the Coming Events.

If you would like to publicise an event you are holding to celebrate the 150 years, then please let the Bulletin know so we can let others know.

COMING EVENTS HIGH TEA Tuesday 6 August at 10.30 am ‘Olive & Vine’ Tickets $20 each TATURA PRIMARY SCHOOL 150 YEAR CELEBRATIONS On-site Saturday 26 October History, school tours, market stalls, entertainment, children’s activities, fete, food and drink And more…

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TATURA FILM CLUB The August film will screen on Monday 19 August at 7.30pm in the Mechanics Hall in Hogan Street.

The film is ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou’ from the USA

MERRIGUM HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Merrigum Museum at 111-113 Waverley Ave Merrigum is open on the second Sunday of each month 10am to 3pm.

Visiting outside these hours is welcome by arrangement.

Entry Adults $5.00 each Children $2.00 For Group Bookings please Phone Flo on 5855 2330

JOHN’S SHORT STORIES If you want free access to John’s Short Stories, please go to johnkriesfeld.substack.com and register. It really is free with no hidden catches.

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

CARAVAN FOR SALE Scenic – Vega caravan, 2005 model 24ft long, queen bed and ensuite.

Excellent condition. $32,000 Call Sharron on 0408 535 495 to arrange an inspection.

THANK YOU The Bulletin committee would like to thank Carol Ryan for her significant contribution to the successful publication of the Bulletin during her many years on the Bulletin committee. She has been a stalwart on the committee with her lively intellect, strong work ethic and her down-to-earth sense of humour. Her contribution to the success of the Bulletin has been immeasurable and she will be difficult to replace. Thank you for all your fine work, Carol.

- John Kriesfeld, President.

TATURA PRIMARY SCHOOL There’s a lot to celebrate at Tatura Primary School.

Last term came and went with so much learning and fun at the same time. All the students took part in swimming lessons at Aquamoves. We want to thank the teachers and parent helpers for making it happen.

Swimming is an important skill to learn, and we hope that everyone has benefitted from this opportunity.

We finished the term with a well-deserved pyjama and movie day. JSC collected a gold coin donation from everyone and raised over $150 to go towards improvements at the school. JSC students have worked with each of their representative classes to develop an improvement plan for our Sensory Playground.

We look forward to their collective ideas so that the area can undergo a ‘face lift.’

October 26 can’t come quickly enough! We are all looking forward to the day we celebrate 150 years of teaching and learning at TPS. We invite everyone in our community and beyond to come and join in the celebrations. Now is a good time to invite local community groups to plan a display on the day.

Call the school on 58241684 for enquiries.

Would you like to run a market stall or provide a food van? Contact us through the office or via our FaceBook site: Tatura Primary SchoolCelebrating 150 years in 2024.

And finally…. we are taking enrolments for Foundation students in 2025. Drop into the office to find out more.

- Susanne Gill, Principal.

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level. Now at 40 years old I am 8ft 3, or 251cm, Speaking Competition. which is taller than an elephant! And my ears “My name is Lilijana Keane, I am a grade 6 are as40 big years as an elephant too! Apart from~ being experience student at Tatura I have been chosen~ Over The Primary.

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ROTARY ROUNDUP - JULY This month saw the induction of our newest member Evie Rathjen. Welcome Evie and her husband Sean to our club and we look forward to working with you as part of the team. We would like to hear from any other community members looking to be involved with an exciting club, full of vigor and enthusiasm, a club that has this community front and center with its plans.

Our can and bottle collection (CDS) is going from strength to strength, more people are becoming involved every month. But it’s Lilijana Keane only the tip of the iceberg when you look at all the cans and bottles still being put in the Blue Recycle Bins every second week. Please store up these cans and bottles and bring them down to the Rotary Shed on the 1st Sunday of every month between 10am and 12 o’clock. If you need assistance with this, contact Bill on 0419 335 241.

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There are still some grasses such as lime green Carex which is perfect when planted around your dam for biodiversity habitat.

She Oaks are still available and are great nitrogen fixers as well as wonderful in windbreaks making a really lovely sound when the wind blows.

Melaleuca Nesophila is an attractive understorey plant or specimen tree with mauve/purple flowers.

Still available too is Acacia Implexa also known as Lightwood. A fast-growing nitrogen fixer with cream flower heads December to March and tolerates both moist and dry well

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Eucalyptus Citriadora also known as Lemon Scented Gum with its gorgeous smooth creamcoloured trunks and fresh lemon perfume is ready to go. A wonderful specimen tree or planted closely along a driveway. Google Gum lined driveway Cruden Farm for inspiration.

There are a few Mallee Gums such as Websteriana remaining that are much smaller eucalypts ideal for a larger suburban back yards or paddock trees with a diverse range of bird attracting flowers.

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Pat Ibbott gave an interesting talk about touring around Australia 15 years ago and when at Darwin, they were invited to go camping and fishing on the Daley River with a family they met. Rhonda was the daughter of an aboriginal woman, and her father was Chinese. When her mother died, Rhonda became the elder of the family. She married an Irishman, and they had five children.

Rhonda knew the good and safe fishing spots and they had a very nice meal of barramundi that night. They were invited to dine with the family the next evening. Pat said it was a very interesting time and she was very impressed with Rhonda’s influence on the family.

Our Guest Speaker was Leigh Johnson, who for the last three years has been the Multicultural Police Liaison Officer in Shepparton. Melbourne and Geelong are the only other places in Victoria to have such an appointment. When you hear that there are 50 – 60 different languages spoken in the Shepparton area, you see the need for such an appointment. Leigh spoke of the wide range of activities he is involved in. He visits the different faith groups in the area, getting to know their leaders. He is among the group of police who visit the different schools in the area, trying to create a rapport with the students, giving relevant information on bullying and keeping each other safe, and also speaking of the terrible consequences of car crashes. They have partnered with the RSL to have youth involvement at the Anzac Day services and have partnered with the Lions Club to promote public speaking in the Primary Schools which has now extended to a large number of schools. He is also involved with the Cool Heads program and Neighbourhood Watch. Leigh gave a very interesting and informative talk, with quite a bit of humour interspersed.

- Wendy Wilson

Another great month here at the Cubby.

The children enjoyed playing with their new car wash, the cake and burger stand, and the ice cream shop. It is a fantastic opportunity for them to learn about sharing, role modelling, problem solving and communication.

We have been attending Story Time in the library, the kids love listening to Julie and seeing all their friends from Tatura Children’s Centre. We visited the library for their event during refugee week where secondary school students from Shepparton from many different cultural backgrounds shared their culture in dances and songs with us. The children were especially fascinated by the performance of the Haka. Well done, everyone!

As part of our holiday program, we did a lot of baking. The children learned how to make scones and made their own funny faces biscuits. The dough was just as yummy before it went in the oven than after.

We had a nice outing into town with a walk to the post office where children posted letters to their families. They had a great time at the playground and enjoyed their outing.

The staff at The Cubby are dedicated to providing quality care for children and ensuring that they have fun and memorable experiences.

Our license to operate covers childcare for 15 children per day which gives us the opportunity to care for our families in a very individual and personal way – you become part of The Cubby family. We are here to support our parents beyond the regular services of childcare centres. We can help you with your Child Care Subsidy application with Centrelink, connect you to support services or just have an open ear for the days where it all seems a bit much.

We still have a few spots left. Give us a call to inquire about vacancies, have a chat and book a time to get to know The Cubby and our staff.

Children up to age 6 can attend and Childcare Subsidy applies.

The Cubby is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 8:30am – 4:00pm in the orange building on Kerferd Street. The Cubby is a Child Care Subsidy provider, making it an affordable choice for families. Give us a call on 5824 1315 or 0490 117 030 to have a chat with one of our friendly staff.

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ROTARY CLUB OF TATURA

TATURA COMMUNITY HOUSE High Tea on Tuesday 6th August – Enjoy delicious treats in the cosy atmosphere of Olive & Vine. Our High Tea is a staple in the community house calendar. We offer sweet treats like slices, muffins, cakes and chocolatey goodies as well as savoury treats ranging from sandwiches and savoury muffins to pizza wheels. A great outing for you and your friends - buy a few raffle tickets to win one of our prizes and savour the goodies our wonderful team of volunteers will prepare for you. Tickets are $20, book now as spots are selling out fast, Tuesday 6th August at 10:30am, Olive & Vine, Cosy Homes – keep the warmth in during these cold months – Come and join us for two information sessions with Terry Court who will show you some tips and tricks to make your home cosier. Learn about simple energy efficiency measures, current rebates, OH&S issues and recognising types of hot water systems. Save money and energy while you stay comfortable and warm. The info session is free. Thursday 8th August at 1:00pm.

Tatura Community House Playgroup & A Cuppa and 54 Reasons Playgroup – These groups give parents and carers and their children aged 0 – 5 a space to play, connect and spend some quality time together. Our Tuesday playgroup enjoys nursery rhymes, stories and song. They then join our Coffee Hub group for an intergenerational catch-up. Wednesday’s playgroup is organised by 54 Reasons. Tuesdays at 9:30 – 10:30am and Wednesdays 10:00am – 12:00pm.

Artists wanted for the Red Shoe Exhibition in September – Walkway Gallery and NOFASD (National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders) Australia want you to create art pieces inspired by red shoes for our Red Shoes Rock FASD Art Exhibition in September. It doesn’t matter if you only create one piece or what type of medium you use.

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Do you have a Mah Jong set that no one uses? We appreciate donations or if you’d just like to lend it to the community house for a while… why not give it a go?

Harvest Table – Bring your excess fruit to our harvest table in the foyer of the community house, just out the front of the Library. Then people in need can access some yummy, locally grown produce. It’s a fantastic Independent and healthy way to reduce food waste, help people and give back to your Support Worker local community.

Coming soon: Community LunchKeith – we are community andorganising Pam withaKim Low lunch to celebrate the upgrade of our kitchen. Our wonderful volunteers will cook up a healthy and delicious 2-course meal for you. Follow us on Facebook andrew@andrewchadwick.com.au to stay tuned.

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The Rotary Club of Tatura recently held their yearly Changeover Event.

John John remains as President for another year and Rhonda Rose remains as Secretary. The Treasurer role is now going to be filled by Ken Parks, all other portfolio heads remain the same. We welcome Ken to the executive team.

The most important part of the evening was an award presented to Kaye Watson. Kaye has not been a member however has been an extremely valuable Friend of Rotary. In recognition of this service over many years the Club was given permission to award Kaye with the prestigious Paul Harris Award.

Kaye was suitably surprised however it is so well deserved, she has documented so many of our events as well as being chief advisor to the art set up at our yearly Art Show.

I know many other groups is Tatura have also been assisted by Kaye, Lorrie and Colin, Our Hospital Clowns I am sure you will all join Rotary with a big thank you to her.

CWA GOULBURN VALLEY The Past President and New President WEST GROUP LIONS CLUB OF TATURA

Recently the local CWA Goulburn Valley West Group held their annual Craft Exhibition at the Victory Hall here in Tatura. It was an outstanding Lions Club of Tatura heldlike theirtoannual changeover dinner on success; the CWA members would thank you for supporting thisthe 6th July All Saints Anglicanjust Church wonderfulatevent.

We estimate over Hall.

200 people came through on Sunday. Behind the ascenes a committee people who assist in out of the This was fancy there dressisnight and someofgreat costumes came making thiscupboard. event something to remember, on Friday the hall is set up by the craft committee, often with the help of the Husbands with a special MC for the night was PDG Glenda McLeod. thanks to Alex Ranson and his truck, it would be remiss not to mention the Incoming Board were inducted by Zone Chairman Patsy Lansdown.

Men who help, as moving tables, setting up, packing up is a massive task.

President Alana Harrison Tail twisters Oh, but come Saturday, the placeCampbell comes alive withKeith the members bringing in Secretary Malcolm Bryant/Doug Tuhan the entries,Treasurer the items they have been sewing, crocheting, knitting, painting, Tony Donoghue Directors PDG Bruce McLeod photography, an idea they have had, in their mindBryant to have that edge Immediate Pastwould President Keith of perfection, to display and share their skills to others in Group.

Helen Hoskin Apologiesthe Pam Barlow Plants, andMembership flower arrangements are set up on the tables, theTuhan cooking is PDG Glenda McLeod Safety Doug often doneLion the day before freshness is paramount. Articles are hung Tamer MikeasShay so as to showcase the technical handwork and stitching. needswith to a fantastic End of year disbursements were announced on theThis evening be set up and finalised well before the CWA accredited Judges arrive amount of funds given locally and to our Lions Foundations: to do what they do best. Checking for details, test and taste and finally Moyola Lodge $2000 Tatura Community House $1,000 report their findings.

Rotary Club Fitness equipment School scholarships $1,000 The Devonshire part of theFood entryShare fee, $500 $5,000Tea is always popular and forms Generations the scones Tatura are made early Sunday morning with lashes of jam and cream Junior Football club $500 Sailability Boats $695 to satisfy, as fresh as possible on the day.

Donations made to our Lions Foundations do actually benefit our Sunday was full on with visitors theprojects doors to community long-term andwaiting indirectfor with weopen, run: the ‘Stewards’ CWA members are watching as isn’t it tempting to want to pick Crohns $500 Australian Lions Foundation up something for a closer look. Members arrived to find how their entries Hearing Dogs $500 $2,200 were judged, and it wasn’t long before the hall was a bustle of excitement!

Victorian Lions Foundation $2000 Licola Camps (we send many local The Branches a competition 5 small children tocalled this camp)$1000 Lionshave Childhood Cancer between $1,230 themselves articles and alsoFlight 6 articles all were DisasterDay’, relief $500 Angel $1000 representing ‘Father’s exceptionalLions quality and how Diabetes $500the Judge can decide is beyond me. The junior members are amazing many Victorian Lions Skinwith Cancer Buspeople complementing their natural ability, but I feel this is learnt and taught by the mentors who $2000 take the time to help the girls along each month.

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HARSTON HERALD Well, we are here! The end of Term 2! We have had lots happening over the last couple of weeks. On Wednesday, June 12, we had our visit from Bravehearts to present Ditto’s Keep Safe Adventure Program, teaching our students essential personal safety skills and knowledge.

Our new toilets are in with fencing almost finished and a roof to be added. Thank you to everyone who has helped make this happen!

On Monday Harston Primary School (HPS) took part in NAIDOC celebrations, with a visit from self-taught Koori artist Kahlea Spiby, who led the students in a special art session.

The students had a wonderful time. Thank you to Kahlea.

It was great to catch up with many parents for our parent-teacher interviews before the end of term.

The students are loving their free winter uniform and beanies – everyone is looking fabulous!

Kate is continuing her counselling services at HPS, which has been such a valuable service to our school community – thank you Kate.

We recently received a letter from the Governor of Victoria congratulating HPS on our 150th year, which we plan to have framed for display at our 150th celebrations in October. Our next meeting to discuss our 150th celebrations will

be held in Term 3.

Term 3 also brings many activities to look forward to, including School Photos (Wednesday, July 24), Book Fair, Small School Olympics at Mooroopna North P.S, and our Swimming Program in the last few weeks.

We are also very excited to announce a weekly Speech Therapist will be working onsite at Harston PS. Maggie Armstrong will be working Mondays in this role at no cost to the students or families. Another amazing benefit for a small school.

A big happy birthday to Jensen who will celebrate his birthday during the school holidays! A Brownie Cake baked by Jensen was enjoyed by everyone at school on Thursday in Week 11!

Harston Primary School would like to extend a huge thank you to the Kyabram Club for their generous donation to our school – It is greatly appreciated!

Wishing everyone a wonderful school holiday break and see you all in Term 3!

Student of the Week Week 9 – Charlie Week 11 – Dylan Well done!

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Greater Shepparton City Council will host two more Candidate and Voter Information Sessions in the lead up to the 2024 Local Government elections on Saturday 26 October, following the recent success of the Mooroopna and Tatura sessions.

The next session will be a Women Candidate Information Session on Thursday 25 July 2024 from 12.30pm at the Shepparton Art Museum, which encourages attendance from women considering standing for Council. The presentation will provide a general overview of the role of a Councillor, in addition to exploring perceived barriers and the flexibility available to support all Councillors. While women are encouraged to attend, everyone is welcome.

Attendees will hear from guest speaker, Member for Shepparton and former Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor and Councillor, Kim O’Keeffe MP. A light lunch will also be provided.

Council will also be hosting a Candidate and Voter Information Session on Monday 26 August 2024 from 5.30pm at the Council Boardroom in Shepparton. This session will give attendees great insight into what being a Councillor might look like, including time commitments, responsibilities and general requirements under the Local Government Act 2020. The session will also provide information to voters on the new ward structure for Greater Shepparton and what residents need to know ahead of the election.

Registrations for both Council-run sessions are encouraged, however walk-ins on the day are welcome.

In addition to these sessions, the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) will be hosting a Candidate Information Session in Shepparton on Thursday 5 September 2024 from 6.30pm at the VEC Election Office, located at the Shepparton Senior Citizens Centre. Candidates in the upcoming election are encouraged to attend this session to receive important information.

Details of each information session is included below, along with registration links.

Women Candidate Information Session Thursday 25 July, 12.30pm – 1.30pm Shepparton Art Museum (SAM), Multifunction Room, Level 4 Light lunch to be provided Register via https://www.trybooking.com/events/ landing/1226945 Shepparton Candidate and Voter Information Session Monday 26 August, 5.30pm – 6.30pm Council Boardroom, Greater Shepparton City Council, 90 Welsford Street, Shepparton.

Register via https://www.trybooking.com/events/ landing/1221844 VEC Information Session Thursday 5 September, 6.30pm – 7.30pm VEC Election Office, 132 Welsford Street, Shepparton.

RUSHING TO WHROO Rush in to hear about Rushing to Whroo Author and historian Alan McLean will be speaking at the Nagambie Library on Friday, August 9 at 10.30pm about his most recent publication Rushing to Whroo.

Rushing to Whroo records the fast paced, gold-rush years from 1853 to 1880, through the eyes of those who were there. Alan has searched through historic records to get first-hand accounts where possible, to best reflect the experiences of people living in Whroo during this influential period in Victoria’s history. Correspondence to newspapers together with registered deaths and other official archived documents have been researched, collated and presented in themes that reflect local life. Readers may be surprised to find their current ideas of life in Whroo are challenged by the book, including how many people lived there, and how long they stayed.

The book presents a social history, a story of people, of why some people stayed and how they lived, and why most left after rushing to the thriving community of Whroo.

Alan McLean was born and raised in Moora, just outside Rushworth, and has written several books related to Australian history. He is a freelance journalist and writer with a special interest in history, particularly early newspapers and the vital role they played in community life in rural Victoria.

If you would like to hear Alan speak at the Nagambie Library on Friday 9th August at 10.30pm you can book by calling the Nagambie Library on 1300 374 765, emailing nagambie@gvlibraries.com.au or booking online via www.gvlibraries.com.au/events - Bronwyn Cole, Program Coordinator

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AUTHOR TALK - LÉONIE KELSALL Léonie Kelsall was at the Tatura Library on 9 July to promote her new book ‘The Homestead in the Eucalypts’, and to talk all things writing.

This latest book was eight years in the making and is a novel which takes us on a journey through time and place, blending the modern-day challenges of Taylor, a driven medical student, with the historical struggles of Anna, a young settler in 1877. Both women navigate their lives amidst the stunning yet demanding landscape of South Australia. This is the sixth book set in the fictional town of Settlers Ridge and readers will recognise the setting and some of the characters. Léonie’s book are ‘linked’ in that characters can be found in more than one book, and we get to see how they change and grow over time.

Léonie spoke on where her inspiration comes from and how she constructs a novel. She also publishes in the USA, under the name Laney Kaye, in a different genre.

USA publisher requirements are much more rigid than those of Australian publishers.

Thanks to Léonie for a very interesting presentation.

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TATURA GALLERY BY MIM

CAN YOU PLEASE EXPLAIN THIS TO ME? by Ma Merle “I can’t tell you how annoying it was on Saturday night Agnes. Taking Garry over to the emergency department of the hospital, I may as well have been attending the circus, and a very boring one at that.”

“I don’t know which question to ask first Merle,” said Agnes as she shook her head.

“Why did you take Garry to the hospital?”

“He cut his finger while chopping up vegetables for his dinner, Agnes, and there was blood everywhere apparently.”

“Oh, so you were there too Merle?” Agnes asked as she looked at me curiously.

“No, not at all, but he phoned me to ask if I could take him to the hospital because he thought he needed stitches. As you well know, I am a kind and considerate person, so I put my own dinner preparations on hold, grabbed a couple of towels so he did not bleed all over the seat in my car, and hurried over there. I was a bit worried in case he bled out, so I did rush. I mean, if I was to find him on the floor, well he would have simply stayed there. I would have no hope of getting him up as he is not a small man you know. Too many biscuits and cakes in my opinion, but who am I to judge? The last thing I wanted was to get there and wait for an ambulance to come while watching the blood drain from his limp, lifeless body, Agnes.”

“Merle, you are being quite dramatic about all of this, don’t you think? You did say he just cut his finger, didn’t you?” Agnes replied.

“Yes, I did but you never know do you, when men say it’s just a small wound. Half the time their hands are hanging off, or their leg is no longer attached. I remember my dear husband would just put masking tape around his cuts.

Men do very strange things when they are hurt. A bit like dogs who act very strangely when they’re wounded. They cower off into the woods.”

“Firstly Merle, we don’t have any woods around here, and I have never heard of any man, acting like that. I thought it was the opposite, what with man flu and all that. I think you are watching too many of those clips on your phone. I should never have shown you how to watch YouTube. I feel responsible that you’re watching all sorts of strange nonsense now. Perhaps it’s time you gave it a miss,” Agnes said in her sensible, authoritative voice.

“Possibly Agnes. I am seeing a lot of disturbing things that are playing on my mind lately. I just can’t stop watching though. I just want to see the next odd thing and the next.”

“And that’s how they get people in Merle,” Agnes declared. “They lure you with intrigue and you end up wasting your time watching things that have nothing to do with you and are clearly upsetting. It’s time to delete it off your phone. I’ll get Fred to show you how tomorrow.”

“Thank you, Agnes. Yes, I do admit I have been watching a lot of it, and I have been worrying about all sorts of people that I don’t even know. It’s just that I am so compassionate as you well know.”

Agnes did that weird smile of hers and tilted her head. “Of course, Merle, yes, of course,” she responded.

“So back to my story. I drove Garry to the hospital straight away as he said his finger needed stitching. However, when he got in my car he promptly grabbed the towel I had carefully placed on the seat in case he bled all over it, and wrapped it around his hand, over the top of the blood-soaked cloth. I didn’t have the heart to tell him it was not meant for that, but it was too late. It was ruined.”

“Maybe an old towel would have been better Merle,” said Agnes nodding at her own wisdom.

“Yes, well hindsight is a wonderful thing Agnes, isn’t it? Anyway, we had to line up like sheep at the hospital, there were so many people there. It felt like it took forever just to get to see the lady at the first window. Oh, and some of the sights Agnes, well I don’t even know where to begin. It was only seven in the evening, but several women were in their pyjamas. I would never be seen outside the house in my pyjamas Agnes, never. Would you?”

“Absolutely not Merle, but I do occasionally see ladies in the supermarket in their sleepwear.

I don’t understand that either.” Agnes was shaking her head.

“We were finally seen by the person at the first window, who asked question after question, and punched the answers into her computer.

Meanwhile poor Garry was still bleeding and he said his finger was hurting a lot, the poor man.”

“That sounds just awful Merle, poor Garry.”

“Yes, poor Garry, Agnes. We finally finished at the first window and were directed to the next window, where the next lady started to ask us all the same questions. I explained quite loudly that we had just done all of this at the first window. I asked her if their computers spoke to each other, as that would save a lot of time and frustration for everyone but she just stared at me and told that they did not.”

“That’s just silly,” Agnes said. “What a waste of time. I thought computers could talk to each other. Maybe they are not as smart as we think Merle.”

“I quite agree Agnes. Everyone around us looked angry, frustrated, irritated and bored.

We were told to sit down and wait. I explained that Garry could easily bleed out if he waited too long, and they said it was unlikely but if he did, they would take care of it.”

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Anything else?close Brody, anall enthusiastic horsenetballers Xavier Hutchison, who plays AFL for Tatura the boys. The are really How did you personally go? rider who works at the local Tatura has excellent bakeries too. I go to Tatura Bakery and Luncheon Bulldogs seniors, and Patrick McCarthy, with us too which is good. At the Thursday I came in Tatura’s best and fairest.

Tatura dressage stables, lunch,have and Ififty love their hot chipsthird and gravy. who plays for Tatura Bulldogs U14, kindly night footy club dinners wefor regularly (Editor’s note: For the Goulburn Murray kindly agreed to answer a you think anything needs to be improved in Tatura? agreed to answer a few questions for the people for dinnerDo and to support the Junior League Best and Fairest U14 Division few questions forwho thecome Tatura I think there is potential to build on the horse riding events to get more Bulletin.

Two, Patrick was runner up and fellow Tatura Bulletin. club. We get big crowds on game days too.

“That sounds like a very awful experience, people in town. local Tanner Miller came third. Anton Basile Merle,” Agnes said.

What are your hobbies?

Is there anything you thinkWhat couldobscure be improved superpowerwas would like? Goal Kicker for the season. theyou Leading Horse riding and that’s about “It was, but there is more. Once we sat down, I in Tatura?

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Why do lot youmore enjoy not judgemental, but some of the people there kidshorse would stay atWhat the club instead of in a friend? do you value riding? moving over to Shepparton teams. Other than looked very dangerous, very unkempt, very Do you any hobbies apart AFL? Honesty. It is essential. If you can’thave be honest, you are not from a friend.

I love it that, because clears angry, and very unpleasant. Most people did it is aitreally good town and I love being Do you have a favorite saying or soccer one liner?

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I think you arefinal. nice toI people, on a horse you can’t have of silent code. While others were yelling into people that I know. they will be nice to you. that team halfway through the season. distractions.

You can’t be their phones or yelling at their kids. Garry and thinking about else holiday?

What anything is your dream Unfortunately we lost.

Who do you admire?

I chatted but I was still extremely bored, and a other thanProbably the horse over and what I admire my mother a lot.

She is strong, resilient and she has faced quite in Canada in Whistler for the little scared if I am honest. I was also starving What isovercome your favourite Tatura? task needssnow to beseason, done. I snowboarding. am a a few difficulties in life but has themthing withabout strength in her and getting very tired. Garry apologised many dressage rider.

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Thedirection. people atWe HRACV and we are moving right built a are varied What’s your dream holiday? it. We’ve gotalla get really good group and I am looking at other people’s wounds. Garry along.

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Late nights by appointment Are you watching or listening to anything What do you most value in a friend? quite a few, the cut was very deep. We were Football?

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You may have heard on the grapevine that Dhurringile Prison is closing down. I was inspired to write the following story after a visit to the prison several years ago, to see if they wanted to receive some copies of the Bulletin each month. They didn’t. However, I drove away with an idea for a story starting to form. Even though I have published it previously, I thought I would republish it in memory of the prison.

Thursday 28th of September marks 54 years since a meteor broke up and showered across the township of Murchison at 10.58am.

by John Kriesfeld Over that time, as technological advances have provided the ability to Episode – In the Beginning study the Murchison meteorite in more and more detail, scientists1have learnt a great deal about ourquite universe theI solar system.

Murchison “It’s Miss Harper,” she replied automatically, “and both my computer I sensed something wasn’t right and when entered our local library. meteorite considered ‘a treasure trove for science’. and I are part of a complex system designed to prevent chaos, provide Instead of isour usual librarian greeting everyone cheerfully and engaging stability, order and predictability and if you wish to remain part of this in juicy bits of gossip with is thea old was a very primand and one severe The Murchison meteorite onedears, of thethere rarest types known of same system,” she continued as her voice began to rise, “you will pay looking standingstudied. ominously behind theasdesk.

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Her grey hair was drawn -announced only 1% ofthat all her known are of this type.

It is estimated to be to complete their borrowing.” up in a tight bun and her silver rimmed glasses were perched halfway more than 4.6 billion years old - older than our sun and the planets. It down her nose and held in place by a gold chain.

Her pinched face and “Why should I pay a fine for a book I didn’t borrow?” I realised my came into existence when our Solar System as we know it today, was piggy eyes sent a clear message, “Don’t mess with me!” The old dears in voice was also getting louder and I took a deep breath as I made an effort still forming. the queue in front of me almost fell over themselves as, one by one, they to calm down.

One of thescooped fascinating of the Murchison meteorite the presence hurriedly up features their books and tottered towards theisdoor, glad to Miss Harper held up her hand in an attempt to halt further conversation of amino acids, buildingpresence. blocks of DNA, the genetic code in living escape from herthe menacing and glanced at her computer. “Is your name Henry Ramsbottom?” cells. scientists think they represent lifehad forms.

Scientific I had Some dropped by to renew the two books primitive I currently out on loan as “Of course it is.” studies identified presence sugar, water scare and many I hadn’thave had time to readthe them, and to of show thatsalt, she didn’t me, I “Then the computer says it was you who was late returning A Whirlwind primitive organic materials.

Thecard latest study has identified star dust 7 nonchalantly flicked my library in her general direction when it was Romance; end of discussion. Do the crime, pay the fine. That will be finally my turnold at the head of else the line.

“I just need the books I’ve billion years – nothing on planet earthtoisrenew this old! fifty cents,” she said implacably. got on loan,” I informed her, as I offered the hint of a smile.

Over the years, Murchison Historical Society has gathered a collection The people behind me were now starting to fidget and mutter under their Hershort piggy eyesabout became slitssome as she “Did you of films the narrow meteorite, thefrowned Society athasme. arranged to breath. I would have too if I was in their shoes but an important principle bring themothers with you?” be made, are by keen meteorite collectors and scientists, others was at stake. Too much importance was being placed on machines and I show her myand obviously hands. “No, I didn’t.

Is that a problem?” by the ABC all are empty professionally filmed.

On Thursday the 28th just because a computer said it was so, didn’t make it right. The easy She scowledwith in annoyance mysession, card into computer.

September, a morning as andshe anscanned afternoon theher films will be thing to do would be to forego the principle and pay the fine but that “I see you’ve already had themMARATHON! for a month. What if other people want screened providing a MOVIE would be the thin end of the wedge. Ignoring one principle could have to read them?” a domino effect and before you knew it, all of your principles could be Come along and enjoy seeing the mysteries of the Murchison meteorite “Doesn’t your computer tell you if there’s a waiting list?” I replied calmly. undermined. You either believed in your values or you didn’t. There could revealed!

“Of course it does, it’s very modern system.” be no compromise. I shook my head as I demonstrated that I could also Kaya Ball, Murchison & District Historical Society.

I made a show of looking at her name tag. “Do you mind if I call you indulge in simple rhymes. “The book’s not mine, I won’t pay the fine.”

Jennifer?”

“Suit yourself,” she snapped, “but you won’t be able to renew your books “Yes I do. It’s Miss Harper to you.” or borrow any more until this matter is settled.”

“So, tell me Jennifer, is there anybody on the waiting list?”

“Then I’ll just read them without renewing them,” I said.

She sniffed disdainfully. “It’s not as simple as that. Many people only “And then you’ll have an additional fine to pay,” she added spitefully.

We had a very interesting trip to Avenel on 17th August, made more so borrow what is on the shelves.” Something on her screen attracted her by havingand a local, Newton, comeback on board thenose bus and give us some “Yes Jenny, and I won’t pay that either because as you know, and all of attention she Tom pushed her glasses up her as she studied it. these people are my witnesses, I did try to renew them, but you wouldn’t history about Avenel, driving area pointing out afraid items “Oh dear,” she said asbefore she turned andaround smiledthe triumphantly.

“I’m let me.” I was almost shouting now. of interest suchyour as the old bridge and Fowles Winery.

We then hadfine a very I can’t renew books.

Apparently, you have an outstanding of She flicked my library card back across the desk. “Have it your way nice fifty lunch cents.”at the local café (all homecooked delights) before driving out but I should warn you that the council is cracking down on irresponsible to visit the Gem shop. A stop at Nagambie for a cuppa on “ALongwood fine? Whattofor?” people like you who refuse to pay their fines.” the way homefocussed was a nice way toeyes endon a very pleasant outing.

Miss Harper her piggy me. “It’s for aday’s book you returned I laughed in her face, I couldn’t help myself. “The council’s going to Olwyn ourneed Member Badge in August, whilerenewal Megan late, lastMilner month.was You to payBehind the finethe before I can process your pursue me over a piddling fifty cent library fine? Pull the other leg, it request. Do you the Farm fifty cents?”

Williams from thehave Camel at Kyabram, gave us a very informative plays Jingle Bells.” talk on therecall complexities gettingbook. wild camels to settle becoming I couldn’t having anofoverdue “What book wasinto that?”

I asked.

Miss Harper looked down her nose at me. “It’s not just library fines, but milking camels. heard of “Here the problems involvedRomance.” in getting She consulted herThen screenwe once more. it is, A Whirlwind parking fines, pet registration fines and illegal rubbish dumping fines. permission to sell the milk, the need forI increasing upgrades their I scoffed at her.

“A Whirlwind Romance? didn’t borrow that. DoofI look The council regards it as passive theft if you don’t pay the money that equipment their herdwho size reads increased, developing markets for their milk, like the sortasof person romance novels?” you owe them.” extending their product range“I’ve to include skin care products and Miss Harper sniffed again. learnt soaps not to and judge a book by its cover.

“I didn’t realise the council was so hard up for cash that they’d chase me finally the according decision totodownsize.

Theyyou noware milk just 60 camels.

However, my computer, indeed such a person and for a measly fifty cents.” that’s members good enough me. So,” she added some slowly, will and be fifty Some werefor interested in purchasing of “that the soaps skin Miss Harper was on her high horse now. “It may only be fifty cents but cents.” that Megan had brought along. President Mike Shay thanked products as far as the council is concerned, it’s the principle. Theft is theft.”

Megan for her interesting talk.

“I’ve never read a romance novel in my life,” I protested. “So, Miss To be continued Harpie, your computer must be wrong.”

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50 YEARS AGO

SACRED HEART

by Andy Crawford PRIMARY SCHOOL

Joe Ford New Manager Of Tat Milk Ltd.

Mr. J. A. Ford has been appointed Managing Director of the Tatura Milk Products Limited filling the board vacancy caused by the retirement of Mr. H. S. Reilly. The Directorate now consists of Messrs R. c. Ferguson (chairman), P. M. KerrinsThe (deputy Newchairman) EntranceE. W. Davy, J. A. Woodman, and J. A. Ford (managing director). The Board of Directors has added two associate directors who will be Mr Tom Perry of Tatura and Mr Ian Furphy of Pine Lodge. Both these young men are successful and prominent dairy farmers in their own district.

NEW ENTRANCE TO TOOLAMBA CEMETERY

Tony Expands In Tatura.

Toolamba Cemetery Trust recently received funding from Health Victoria Cemeteries to faith install entrance to the cemetery.

Tony ZappiaFund says Program he has great in athenew future of Tatura.

He has proved Local Toolamba Works undertook the project behalf this bycompany the erection of this Metal fine new pharmacy in Hogan Street.on Tony was ofborn the in Trust.

Rochester where his family ran a fruit business. After completing three works years in the Pharmacy College at driveway Parkville,from he returned homeinto and Other included establishing a new the entrance spent his final trainingOne yearStop at Hocking’s Pharmacy in Rochester. year the cemetery grounds, Civil carried out these works. TheAnew was spent Shepparton Vern Carrol andfacelift. three years in Nathalia entrance andindriveway givewith the cemetery a real with Mr. J. Williams.

In 1967 Tony opened his shop in Taturariver which has The cemetery is a quite small country cemetery nestled amongst gums prospered to the development of this new large modern pharmacy. with several older grave sites dating back many years through to the more recent, it is well worth a visit just to wander through and contemplate.

Largeand Funeral - Sharon Lieutenant- Colonel Andrew Crawford had one of the largest funeralsLaw ever seen in the district. It was held in the Toolamba Presbyterian Church with Rev. D. Morey conducting the service and officiating at the graveside at the Toolamba Cemetery. Mr Morey referred to Mr Crawford’s life-long Green Depression Glass Exhibition association with the church and community. The coffin bearers were his For Seniors Festival Month of October, the Museum hold twoVictorian sons James and Andrew, Neil Anderson (son-in-law), andwill Richard an exhibition on Green Depression Glass.

The Museum will be open from Russell (grandson).

10pm to 1pm each day from Sunday 1st October to Sunday 8th October.

Kiosk To Get On Saturday 7thImprovements October the museum will be opened from 9am to 2pm.

Rodney Shire Council has decided to go ahead with the reconstruction Entry is $5.00 a head, $2.00 for children. of the Tatura swimming Pool kiosk to the extent of $9,000. The Shire The museum is open at 111-113 Waverley Avenue Merrigum, every Engineer, Mr Arthur Knee, said he had called for tenders for the kiosk. It second Sunday of each month from 10am to 3pm is in dangerous condition and on any other property, we would condemn it.

Visiting outside of hours is welcome by arrangement. For group bookings Teenage Dance Great Success please phone Flo on 5855 2330 Three hundred teenagers attended a dance at All Saints Hall last Saturday night. The night was a tremendous success and went along without incident. With the large numbers present and enjoying themselves at the dance, Tatura people are asking themselves whatever do these teenagers do for entertainment on Saturday night? It looks like more dances.

MERRIGUM HISTORICAL SOCIETY

NOW OPEN MONDAY – FRIDAY 8.00AM – 5.00PM WEEKENDS: BY APPOINTMENT

FirstWeek Soccer Win Book We recently celebrated Book Week andto the3,joy books all.season.

There Tatura defeated Wangaratta 5 goals their firstbring win to forusthe were various activities planned for the week finishing with our Book Goal scorers: D. Marinelli 2, A. Ventura 2, A. Bonefede. Best Tatura Parade on Friday, Aug 25 at 9am.

Children and staff came dressed players: A. Lia, D. Marinelli and M. Tenace. Next Sunday they travelasto their book character. We especially welcomed our pre-schoolers playfavourite King Valley. dressed up for the parade. It was great to see families and friends join us.

Julie Is In The State Side Bloke’s Tatura’sBreakfast star basketballer, Julie Cross, has been selected in the Victorian Our dads, grandfathers, stepdads, other special friends for Women’s Basketball Team.

Julie,and who is the tallest playerjoined in theusteam, our Bloke’s Breakfast onand Friday, September 1. Thank to Dandenong those who travels between Tatura Melbourne by train to trainyou with joined for breaky with their children before heading to work, in the us Victorian Championships on Monday nights.

Julieoff is 184cm andand is a those who stayed to School join us Certificate for our Athletics 17-year-old Higher studentCarnival. at Shepparton High School.

Indoor Bowls Results Athletics Carnival All children in T. ourDick, annual school zest and Tatura Gold participated 72 d S.Y.C 36.

R. Finn, B. athletics Curtis, R.with Rose, won 34 gusto. began our with marching, then thewon children to 21. We D. Dunlop, K.day Dick, J. Rose, G. Dunlop, 38 to ran, 15. jumped, threw and had a great day.

Tatura Green 80 d Shepparton Golf Yellow 80 to 36. V. Attwood, R. Thanks to the Club cookingwon our 29 sausages at lunch.

TheA.money Attwood, D. Lions Maskell, D.for Hoffman to 21. A. Hoffman, Serra, raised from this went to the Lions Kids Cancer Appeal, with nearly $500 R. Huggins, J. Maskell won 51 to 15. being donated.

Tat Trio On Top After all the fun and exercise the winning teams were announced: Geary Three Tatura drivers took out the first three placings at the 1974 Hot Rod won the marching, Frayne the overall athletics and McAuley won the G. V.award Championships Rushworthrespectful, on Sunday.resilient Peter Collison won the PBIS for being at responsible, and their best. title for the second year running and runner-up to him was Keith Perry.

Winners all round really.

Third place was taken out by Kevin Chalcraft of Murchison who drives Thank to our parent volunteers, your help on the day was greatly for theyou Tatura Club. appreciated.

Knockout Win As we see the term come to an end we look forward to a restful holiday Last Sunday, for third time in four Tatura took off the Goulburn and beginning thethe new term in our newyears, buildings.

Valley U/13 netball championship. In the grand final, our team lead from - Mr Dom Poppa, Assistant Principal start to finish, defeating Golden City 11-8. Team members were H. Barnes, L. Kerrins, J. Mactier, K. Opie, K. Taylor, J. Van Den Ende, and J. Clapp.

TENNIS IN TAT

Bulldogs Slip To Eighth

Tatura suffered their fourth successive loss when they went down to Calling all past, present and new players for the upcoming tennis Shepparton on Saturday and the loss tumbled them down the ladder from season in the Goulburn Murray Lawn Tennis Association due to start the brink of the G.V.L five down to eighth spot. Shepparton was by far the Saturday, October 14. better side as they outplayed the Bulldogs all over the ground. It was a If you and some family or friends are interested inShepparton playing at 12-17 the pathetic performance on behalf of the team.

Final score, Tatura Lawn Tennis Club, please get your names in to Tony as soon as (89) defeated Tatura 6-14 (50). Goal kickers – G. Lewis 3, J. Greenwood possible, and definitely before September 30, so we can get our teams 2, F. McMahon. Best players – F. McMahon, W. Morre, A. Harding, R, happening.

There are grade options to play in.

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ACRONYMS

WORLD EVENTS

August 1 – International Child Free Day. This day was set up to celebrate those people who chose not to have children. This is akin to having crocodile free day to celebrate those people who chose not to have a crocodile as a pet. Every day is child free day for those couples who chose not to have children. What about a child-free day for the many people who have to put up with their whining off-spring day after bl*#*y day. Here’s an idea. How about parents foist their ungrateful children onto these childless people for a day so that they can actually have a child-free day, then this day would make a little more sense.

August 2 – International Beer Day. This day is always held on the first Friday in August.

It’s a day to celebrate with old friends and meet new friends by drinking beer together.

So, bottoms up! Salut! Prost! Slainte! Skaal!

Cin cin! Oogy wawa!

August 3 – International Forgiveness Day. This is a time for personal reflection, restored relationships, and inner healing. However, why wait for a random day on the calendar imposed by strangers? True forgiveness can only come when you take control of your own life.

August 5 – International Owl Awareness Day. Did you know that it takes two owls to make a 'tu-wit tu-woo' sound? The 'twit' sound is thought to be a contact call and 'twoo' the answering territorial call of the male. See, now you’re more aware.

August 6 – Wiggle Your Toes Day. You may be unaware of this important fact, but your toes are crying out for a bit of freedom. Having to spend all day cramped up in a pair of shoes can be quite restrictive for your toes, so on this

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August 8 – Universal Infinity Day. Held on the 8th day of the 8th month of each year to celebrate and promote Philosophy and Philosophizing for the ordinary person. If you want to be part of it then explain the following saying to a friend, “I think, therefore I am”.

August 9 – International Book Lovers Day. Who doesn’t enjoy a good book? Okay, lots of people but let’s just ignore them as they are obviously philistines. If you’re intelligent, creative, imaginative, cultured and clearly a superior intellect, then you know the value of losing yourself in a good book so I need say no more on the subject. Enjoy!

August 10 – International Biodiesel Day. I know you’ve been hanging out for this day so that you can celebrate the use of vegetable oil-based diesel fuel which is better for the environment than normal diesel or petrol based fuels. Unfortunately, this fuel cannot be used in normal diesel engines and is not available in any regular service stations. Apart from these very minor issues, it’s a great idea.

August 11 – Middle Child Day – It’s about time, and I’m not biased in any way, shape or form, to give some well-deserved recognition to the long neglected middle child in the family. The birth of the first child is always a special occasion and it’s a proven scientific fact that this child is always spoilt rotten. The birth of the middle child is rather ho-hum, nothing to see here folks, we’ve done all of this before. Then of course, we have the final child, the baby of the family who is once again spoilt rotten. Is it any wonder that middle children grow up to be fiercely independent and invariably go on to become either world leaders or serial-killers?

August 13 – International Left-hander’s Day. Are you a left-hander? Then this is the chance to tell your family and friends how proud you are of being left-handed and also raise awareness of the everyday issues that lefties apparently face in a world apparently designed for right-handers. Oh diddums, such trauma! Next, we’ll be having tennis racquets and hammers for left handers. What about right-hander’s day, or even back-handers day for that matter?

August 15 – World Relaxation Day. In a world full of stress, pressure and bad news, it’s important to occasionally stop and smell the roses. Compared to every other time in history, mankind has never had it so good.

So, make a list of all the things that you’re stressing about then circle the things that you have absolutely no control over e.g. global warming, Covid-19, Collingwood, Russian invasion of Ukraine, and promise yourself to ignore these whenever they appear on the news. Then for everything else on your list

that you can do something about, get off your backside and do it! Remember, true happiness comes from solving your problems.

August 16 – International Vanilla Custard Day. Vanilla custard has been around since the Middle Ages and was traditionally used as a pie filling. A very simple custard tart was a popular dessert during that period. Today, custard is an important component in many dessert recipes including éclairs, trifle, and of course, vanilla slices. Once more I urge our bakeries to promote this very important day by offering half-price vanilla slices.

August 17 – Black Cat Appreciation Day. Not more cats? I tell you, they’ve taken over the world. Strangely, many people still believe the myth that black cats bring bad luck and some people even have deep-seated phobias about it (ailurophobia). However, it’s only bad luck if you happen to trip over one and fall in front of a bus or down the stairs. Animal shelters report that black cats are the least likely felines to be adopted, hence the need for Black Cat Appreciation Day. We need to start a movement like ‘Black Cats Matter’.

August 22 – Southern Hemisphere HoodieHoo Day. “Whatie-what?” I can hear you saying. Okay, listen up, this is important. This is the day to go outside at midday and yell, "Hoodie-Hoo," three times, to chase away winter and to get ready for spring. I think all of our local teachers should encourage their students to participate in this activity.

August 26 – Go Topless Day. This day has been organised to promote gender equality and encourages women to go topless in public, as men are able to do. I’m sure this was dreamed up in the Northern Hemisphere where it’s still nice and warm. Although I believe that we should be encouraging this type of equality, it would probably be too dangerous to celebrate the day in Australia at this time of the year as you could put somebody’s eye out. Perhaps we should leave it for summer.

August 27 – International Bat Night. This is a night to celebrate bats and to learn about the way bats live and their needs. If you study the sky at dusk, you should see a multitude of bats flying south from Cussen Park. Bats that are resting are called a colony and when they’re in flight they are called a cloud.

August 29 – International Individual Rights Day. This is not to be confused with ‘I’m Entitled to Everything I Want Day’ which exists in the minds of many confused people.

First proposed by John Locke, our basic human rights include life, liberty, property, freedom of speech and freedom of religion.

It didn’t include the freedom to live off the taxes of other people because I’m too lazy to get out of bed and get a job and would much rather watch daytime television.

- John Kriesfeld

The language of texting and computers use many acronyms in order to make life easier and quicker for the writer. The word ‘acronym’ is derived from the Latin ‘acro’ meaning beginning and ‘nym’ meaning word or name.

It is usually a pronounceable word formed mostly (but not always) from the initial letters of a descriptive name or title. For example, ASAP = As Soon As Possible and RADAR = Radio Detecting And Ranging.

Contrary to what some of our younger folk believe, acronyms have been around for at least 2000 years and not something that has been dreamed up in the last few years. The Romans often used acronyms for inscriptions on stones. It not only saved a lot of space and time but also prevented repetitive strain injuries from too much carving. Instead of having to write Pia Fidelis, meaning ‘pious and faithful’, the stone carver only had to put the letters PF and everyone knew what it meant. One of the most famous acronyms in history, which was carved on many Roman monuments, and which adorned the Roman battle flags, was SPQR which stands for Senatus Popules Que Romanus, or the Senate and the People of Rome.

The early Christians used the acronym ICHTHUS to identify each other. It was made up of the Greek words Iesous Christos Theo Huios Soter, meaning ‘Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour.’ In this case the acronym also spelt out the Greek word for ‘fish’, which is why the fish symbol is still used by some Christians today.

Here are some of the acronyms used in the world of texting and computers today. You may notice that most of them aren’t nearly as clever as the early acronyms which usually made a word of their own.

AAMOF – As a Matter Of Fact AFAIK – As Far As I Know AFK – Away From Keyboard BFF – Best Friends Forever BTW – By The Way CTN – Cannot Talk Now CYS – Check Your Settings DGMW – Don’t Get Me Wrong EOD – End of Discussion F2F – Face To Face FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions FKA – Formerly Known As FOMO – Fear Of Missing Out ICYMI – In Case You Missed It IDC – I Don’t Care IMHO – In My Humble Opinion IMU – I Miss You IRL – In Real Life KMN – Kill Me Now KPC – Keeping Parents Clueless LOL – Laughing Out Loud NNTR – No Need To Reply NOYB – None Of Your Business OMW – On My Way POS – Parent Over Shoulder POV – Point Of View ROFL – Rolling On The Floor Laughing SLAP – Sounds Like a Plan TGIF – Thank God It’s Friday TMI – Too Much Information TTYL – Talk To You Later WYCM – Will You Call Me WYWH – Wish You Were Here - John Kriesfeld

ELECTORAL WARDS – GREATER SHEPPARTON Further to the previous article in the Tatura Bulletin, here is some additional details about the Ward System. Greater Shepparton will be divided into new areas called wards, starting at the next Council election on October 26.

Tatura is in the Midland Ward.

What are wards?

Wards are smaller areas within the municipality. Each ward will have one councillor who represents the people who live there. Victoria’s Local Government Act 2020 (the Act) requires electoral structures to provide fair and equitable representation and facilitate good governance. Each ward must have an approximately equal number of voters per councillor (within +/-10% of the average).

Why are we changing to wards?

An independent electoral structure review panel appointed by the Victorian Minister for Local Government has reviewed the electoral structure of Greater Shepparton City Council.

Under the Act, Greater Shepparton City Council must now have a single-councillor ward electoral structure. The panel looked at the appropriate number of councillors and wards for the council, the location of ward boundaries, and appropriate ward names.

How will the new wards work?

The electoral representation advisory panel recommended that Greater Shepparton City Council adopt a nine single-councillor ward structure – nine wards with one councillor per ward.

This proposal was accepted by the Minister for Local Government and will take effect from the 2024 General Election.

The Wards The names for the nine wards, and the number of voters will be:

Balaclava Ward – 5388 voters Goulburn River Ward – 4976 voters Kialla Ward – 5161 voters Lower Goulburn Ward – 5248 voters McEwen Ward – 5397 voters Midland Ward – 5397 voters Pine Lodge Ward – 5468 voters Poplar Ward – 5026 voters Yanha Gurtji Ward – 5079 voters The Midland Ward consists of the western communities of the Greater Shepparton City Council such as Tatura, and Merrigum along with parts of Undera and includes all of the other smaller communities including the surrounding agricultural land together in one ward.

It is important to note residents have to vote if you are on the state roll and you either need to be a resident, ratepayer or a corporate representative within our municipality. To vote you must be enrolled by 4.00 pm, August 7, 2024. Voting is compulsory!

How do you vote?

Local Council elections are held by post.

Ballot packs will be mailed to all voters for return prior to the voting deadline. The deadlines are: To vote, you must be correctly enrolled by August 7.

October 7– Ballot packs mail out begins October 25 – Voting closes 6.00 pm I will provide another update on the council elections in the next edition of the Tatura Bulletin.

If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on 0419924610.

- Rod Schubert

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When: Tuesday 6th August | 10:30am Where: Olive & Vine, 115 Hogan Street Cost: $20 12-16 Casey St, Tatura Mon - Fri 9:00am – 3:00pm Ph: (03) 5824 1315 www.tatcom.vic.edu.au manager@tatcom.com.au

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The Bulletin Interviews…

Christopher Longbottom Our interview this month is with Christopher Longbottom, General Manager of HillTop Golf and Country Club.

First of all, is it Chris or Christopher?

Christopher please.

Can you tell us a bit about your background?

I grew up in Cairns Queensland, training as a golf professional at Half Moon Bay Golf Course, then spent time at Merewether Golf Club in NSW before moving back to Cairns for a year at the Paradise Palms course. I became fully qualified at about twenty and have been in the ‘golf industry’ ever since. I initially headed overseas for six weeks and ended up staying for 24 years! Mostly with golf in some form.

I spent a year in Finland and twelve years in Norway – six years at a teaching facility in Oslo as a head teaching professional, then became head professional at a golf club on the west coast at Alesund. I then moved to Thailand in 2006, playing professionally for nearly three years but didn’t quite make it, and then ran a construction company with fifty Thai staff for a few years – still playing social golf. I was married to Dominika in 2014 and then we moved back to Australia.

When I returned, I wanted to work in the golf industry but not in a teaching role. I wanted to get into the management side of things, so I took a role as Director of Golf before being promoted to General Manager at the Copper Club in South Australia. I then spent 20 months as General Manager at South Lakes in Goolwa before taking the GM position at Harden Country Club in New South Wales – near Young. Along the way I was fortunate enough to win the South Australian Professional Manager of the year award in 2018, and the 2022 NSW/ACT Management Professional of the year. Then we moved here in March 2023.

That’s quite a story. So, what drew you to Hill Top at Tatura?

We were lucky enough to have several options but were keen to live in a town, not in the major cities, with a good school, a large regional

population and more than one shop! This position felt right for us, and the interviewing committee was made up of capable people that had the best interests of their club at heart. The fact that they were so keen to push the club into a position of long-term sustainability held a real attraction to me.

How are you and your family finding life here?

Our two girls, Mia (9) and Zoe (7) attend Sacred Heart primary school, and both love it there. We also have two older daughters from previous relationships, Emily (23) who lives in Denmark and Natalia (24) who was in Iceland but has now moved to Adelaide. The general community at the club and more widely have been very warm and friendly and made us feel welcome.

And are your girls sporty?

Mia has just taken an interest in golf, which has been great for me because it gets me onto the golf course a bit more. Zoe seems more interested in driving the cart at this stage and enjoying the chips and soft drink that usually go with that. She has just started football (AFL) and running though and is generally the sporty one. Mia is just keen on golf.

Your wife Dominika has also been active at the club, which must be good for the family?

Dominika has always been a great supporter of mine at all the clubs I’ve been at. She runs a small events company and has a great and complementary skill set to mine in a club setting like this. She also helps in the bar and kitchen whenever we are short staffed and gets involved with lots of club activities – such as providing balloons and decorations for the recent ‘Pink’ day at Hill Top - so her contribution has been great.

Like many sporting clubs, Hill Top is facing some challenging times ahead. Can you tell us a little bit about how the club is planning for a sustainable future?

We, like many similar clubs, face serious financial issues going forward as the cost of doing business is just insane. Our insurance costs, for example, have risen from $19,000 to $53,000. Wages are another example, and the cycle of price increases continues, leaving us no choice but to pass them on to our customers. Excise on drinks also increases without fail every six months. Costs also spiked dramatically through Covid and out the other side and while some relief was provided over that time, we are now back to the full costs of running a business.

Are there grants you could access?

Grants are one avenue we could pursue, although the fact that we have ten poker machines makes things more difficult on that front, plus government funding is very limited after all the expenditure on Covid. As you read in the papers, the club and hospitality industry are also under great pressure as the spiralling cost of living means people have less to spend on going out for a meal or entertainment and like many others we are seeing a dramatic decrease in patronage.

There are some plans for significant developments at Hill Top. Can you give us an outline of those?

To begin with, golf and bowls don’t pay the bills to make the club sustainable – so what else can we do? Hospitality and events also help, but not enough. A lot of clubs now are looking at lifestyle developments and how they can leverage them – getting third party developers to provide them with a sustainable income.

In our case, we developed a master plan, looking at what we’ve got and how we could leverage that without selling it. We want to keep our assets wherever possible. The master plan identifies an area we could re-develop in partnership with a lifestyle group – whether it be to build apartments or something else to provide us with long term sustainable income.

The golf course is very important to us, and we want to keep it and provide it to the local community, but we need that extra income to do that. The master plan includes an area for an expanded caravan park, as well as another area for potential development. It’s very early days though. Upgrades to our clubhouse and other facilities would all be part of the negotiations.

For example, our current driving range could be replaced with a high-tech facility that uses a fraction of the land area and allows people to practice without taking too much time. I would also like to see some other businesses come onto the site that could provide services to the residents living here as well as to the wider community – services that may not be currently available in the town. So it’s all about diversifying our income streams to best benefit the club and its members. We are not for profit so once all the bills are paid, any profits will be ploughed back into the club’s facilities. It won’t be an easy journey and the next five years will be pretty tough, but we need to take that journey because we are currently unsustainable, and we want to be here for the long term.

You’ve been running some popular events recently, have they helped the situation?

Yes, these things all bring more people into the club so we aren’t so dependent on our members for income. Our recent ‘Abba’ concert was attended by 185 people and 171 were provided with meals. The Black Sorrows attracted 350 people, but the group was expensive, so we didn’t profit financially from their concert. It did expose a lot of people to our club and facilities though, and hopefully they left with a positive impression, and we’ll see them again in future.

It’s all aimed at getting the word out on what a hidden gem Hill Top is. Our next concert, in August, features the music of the Everly Brothers so hopefully that will be a big success too. A ‘Dirty Dicks’ show out of Sydney is also coming up but it will be held at the Shepparton Golf Club because we are hosting a wedding on that night. The club will run a free bus to the show for members and the wider community.

There used to be a lot of social events at the club but there don’t seem to be as many these days.

Things are picking up there, with two weddings booked at the club in August, and a National Party conference in July. Functions like that are and will continue to be very important to us.

One issue in the past arose because people couldn’t bring their own cake to a function – say a birthday party.

No, we allow people to bring their own cake to something like that.

What are the benefits of becoming a member?

Social membership ($25/year) includes discounts on drinks and food, entry into the weekly members’ draw and a birthday voucher for a free meal. Golf and bowling members have full access to the club and its facilities plus all the discounts. But more broadly, for around $15 per week, golfing members for example, have access to the course for seven days of the week – except for major events, tournaments etc. Compare that with paying green fees of $40 per time. There is also a three-day membership allowing you to play on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays only. It’s aimed at social golfers that don’t want to play in competitions or have a handicap, but just like to have a hit maybe once a week.

And what are your opening hours?

The bistro is closed from Sunday to Tuesday and is open for lunch and dinner from Wednesday to Saturday. The clubhouse is closed on Mondays, but otherwise, opening hours are generally from around 9am to 7pm, although if there is no-one in the club, staff can use their discretion to close earlier, which happens a bit in the quieter winter months.

How important are Pokies to the club?

They do provide essential income to the club, and if we didn’t have them, we’d be in a worse position than we are now. We see and realise that they have a dark side to them though, and we act to try and minimise their impact. We continually review things and I personally think that once the master plan becomes a reality, we won’t have gaming. The committee is aware that it has a moral obligation to the local community and while I can’t speak for them, I believe they are looking to move away from gaming in the longer term.

And finally, do you have any messages for the wider community in terms of the club?

We are a very community-oriented club, with strong focus on families – I wouldn’t be here otherwise. We really want to have families involved, and we are working on a junior golf program at the moment in conjunction with Golf Australia, and have just identified a new co-ordinator to run it. We are also keen to improve our facilities for kids when finances permit. We hope that the community sees us as an open club. They are welcome to come and use our facilities, and obviously we would welcome them as members if they want to join, but they don’t need to. We want to be part of the community and to be inclusive.

Many thanks for your time.

- Anne Oliver and Bill Ashcroft

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Greater Shepparton City Council is welcoming local community groups and not-for-profit organisations to apply for their share of funding as part of Council’s Community Grants Program.

Applications for the following grants are now open: Community Matching – Grants of up to $5,000 are available for community groups to support one-off projects and events which benefit and strengthen the Greater Shepparton community.

Small Town Community Celebration – Grants of up to $3,000 are available for community groups who wish to hold community celebration events between 24 January and 29 January 2025 (inclusive) in small towns across the Greater Shepparton municipality (excluding Shepparton).

Small Town Festive Event – Grants of up to $2,500 are available for small towns within the Greater Shepparton region to facilitate festive events and celebrations.

Healthy Communities – Grants of up to $10,000 are available to support local organisations to educate the community, particularly young people, on harmful industries and misleading marketing.

Access and Inclusion – Grants of up to $1,000 are available for community groups and not for profit organisations to improve access and inclusion for people with disabilities.

International Women’s Day – Grants of up to $1,500 are available to support International Women’s Day events run by local community groups and organisations within Greater Shepparton.

Seniors Festival – Grants of up to $800 are available to plan and deliver events and activities for senior community members of Greater Shepparton, during the month of October.

Creative City – Grants of up to $5,000 are available for projects which build and strengthen Greater Shepparton communities.

Our Sporting Future – Grants of up to $30,000 are available to assist community sporting organisations with the implementation of small to medium sized development projects and programs, for new and emerging sporting organisations.

Minor and Major Event – Grants of up to $2,000 (Minor) and up to $5,000 (Major) are available to help facilitate events which increase and enhance community spirit, participation, inclusion and wellbeing.

Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali, encouraged eligible community groups and organisations to submit an application for one of the ten grant categories.

“These grants are tailor-made for the community.

The money is allocated each round so that Council can support our local groups to put on an event, run a program or purchase something which will benefit the wider community,” he said.

“This money can be put towards a diverse range of projects, so I encourage locals to get creative and think of innovative, unique and meaningful ways to use the funding.”

Applications for the ten grants close on Sunday, August 11, at 5.00pm.

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CWA HARSTON BRANCH Mrs. Glenys Eberle welcomed everyone on a chilly Monday morning to our monthly meeting at the Tatura bowls clubrooms. The atmosphere is always cheery as the ladies catch up with each other.

The trading table was full of things from the garden and other items of interest. Two members were celebrating their birthdays, being Glenys and Mrs. Lucy Harper, Mrs. Margaret Chance presented them both with a spray of fresh flowers from her garden.

The ladies have been busy lately, they’re getting their items ready for the upcoming Goulburn Valley West Group Craft Exhibition which is happening again on 15th September 2024, at the Tatura Victory Hall.

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TATURA LIBRARY Fresh look for Story Time at the Tatura Library.

The Tatura Library Rhyme and Story Time is moving to a brand new time slot. Rhyme and Story Time is now the place to be for young families on the first Friday of each month at 10.00am.

Emma Kennedy, Goulburn Valley Libraries’ Children and Youth Services Librarian, will be there to read stories and sing songs. Emma will also bring along an activity for the kids to do.

Stories help children to discover the world around them in a fun and stimulating way. Support your child’s early literacy and listening skills as Emma reads from our collection of children’s picture books. This is a great early literacy activity for children aged 0 to 6 years old. It also offers the opportunity for social interaction for children and their parents/ caregivers.

This is a fun activity for children and adults to do together. The session is free and there is no need to book. While you are visiting the Tatura Library, take time to pick out some books for both children and adults.

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Dhurringile Mansion has had four very different occupants under its roof over the years and varying activities occurring on the adjoining farmland. With the shock announcement of Dhurringile Prison closing in August this year, one wonders what the fifth life for this important historic place will be. The property, including the mansion, stables and shearing shed, are listed on the Victorian Heritage Register and described as being ‘of architectural, historical and social significance to the state of Victoria.’ Apart from the historic value, the economic impact across the district is of great concern too.

A Private Pastoral Property: The first life of the estate was under the ownership of James Winter. He named the property Dhurringile and built the brick, architect-designed, 68 roomed, grand two storey mansion completed by 1877. Over the years Dhurringile had several owners, and there were times when it was unoccupied and neglected. Then a very different use occurred when World War 2 broke out in 1939.

War Detention Camp: There was an immediate response to intern ‘enemy aliens’, German immigrants who were thought to be a security risk. The government leased the property and surrounded the mansion with a barbed wire security fence to detain these people and armed guards were in place. The property also housed German Officers and their batmen, notably the survivors of the Kormoran, the ship that had sunk HMAS Sydney off the coast of Western Australia.

There were well organised efforts to escape, and tunnelling was successful in a break-out of about twenty men, but they were recaptured within days.

Rural Training Farm: Another contrasting phase in the life of Dhurringile Estate came next. In 1947 the Presbyterian Church purchased Dhurringile Mansion and

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property, it endured times of abandonment surrounding 120 acres to house young boys and neglect, fortification with barbed wire, from England and Scotland. These boys had vandalism, renovation and alteration, and been living in Children’s Welfare Homes due then restoration. to poor family circumstances and the intention of the Rural Training Farm was to improve their It is of great concern to local communities and future by providing agricultural training that those passionate about retaining our heritage would lead to employment opportunities. By that this important place, classified by 1960 numbers were dwindling and there were Heritage Victoria as being ‘… of architectural complaints about the standard of conditions significance as one of Victoria’s grandest and limited training of staff. The Rural Training mansions and a notable example of the Farm closed in 1964 and so ended this third Victorian Italianate style’ might be at risk of chapter in the story of Dhurringile Estate. neglect and potential deterioration depending on what the future will hold for Dhurringile H.M. Prison Dhurringile: The pages of the next chapter of Dhurringile’s story opened Estate. in 1965 when Dhurringile was purchased by - Kay Ball, Murchison & the Victorian Government as a minimumDistrict Historical Society Inc. security prison known as H. M. Dhurringile Rehabilitation Centre. The men worked in the orchard which was enlarged to fourteen acres and a dairy herd was also managed by the inmates. The buildings desperately needed repairs and renovation at this time, and the work WITH KERRY… was largely completed by the prisoners. Great difficultly was encountered when replastering MEMOIRS FROM THE walls, as the German Prisoners of War had CORNER COUNTRY hidden the sand removed from their tunnels THE STORY OF MAY HUNT in the wall cavities, and the sand remained

By Harold Hunt damp. Fortunately, the beautiful stained-glass windows remained intact. The gardens were Nanna was an imposing woman. She also restored. Many changes occurred over the was large and dark, with strong arms and years and by 2007 prisoners were not always silver hair. Her scars bore testament to her housed in the mansion. Most of the men are adventures. She had a lump in her shoulder now housed in cottage style accommodation from the continual rebound of a 12-gauge and are supported to become self-sufficient in shotgun, and a .22-calibre bullet that rested managing a budget and self-catering to equip alongside her spine. Yet she remained the them with skills to more easily adjust when epitome of femininity and strength. released back into society. Many training May Hunt was a person who could express programs are in place. anger or happiness according to the Now What? Dhurringile Estate has certainly situation at hand. She was incapable of experienced contrasting activities within its hatred and discouraged it in all who came boundaries; a private pastoral property, a her way. To meet her was a comfort within pride ourselves good A story of a truly remarkable on woman.

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Ingredients: 250g packet Clinkers 250g plain sweet Biscuits - Marie, Malt O Milk etc.

125g Butter 300g sweetened Condensed Milk 250g Milk Chocolate Method: Grease and line an 18x28cm rectangular slice tin with baking paper.

Melt the butter and condensed milk until melted.

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Place into the slice tray and press down very firmly. Place into the fridge.

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Greater Shepparton City Council invites community members to connect with nature and join the National Tree Day celebrations on Sunday 28 July 2024.

National Tree Day started in 1996 and has since grown into Australia's largest community tree planting and nature care event. Since its launch, there has been 27 million trees planted across Australia, with five million volunteers donating a total of 10 million hours.

This year, the National Tree Day community planting event will be taking place at ‘Yakka Basin Reserve’ in Shepparton, on Sunday 28 July from 10am to 12pm.

Greater Shepparton City Council staff and friendly volunteers will be there to assist throughout the event. All plants, stakes, guards, mats, gloves and tools will be provided.

Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali, encouraged residents to join National Tree Day. “We invite the community to come along with the family and enjoy a day outdoors at National Tree Day in the Yakka Basin Reserve,” he said.

“Planting a tree is a wonderful way to give back to the community and the perfect activity to teach kids how important it is to have a healthy environment.”

Attendants will be able to enjoy a free BBQ, as well as the opportunity to purchase hot drinks from a coffee van.

There will be native plant giveaways on the day. Community members are encouraged to pre-register.

• Date: Sunday 28 July • Time: 10am to 12pm • Place: ‘Yakka Basin Reserve’ access through Grenache Drive off Southdown Street - Parking along Grenache Drive.

Tatura Presbyterian Church Minister: Kalpan Vasa Worship Services Tatura 10:30 am Rushworth 9:00 am.

Weekly Bible study and Fellowship Groups Contact 0477 241 042 All Saints Tatura Anglican Church Minister: Rev. Tracey Wolsley Family Worship Service Including Little Saints Children’s Program Sundays at 9.30am Contact 0423 267 405 www.allsaintstatura.org.au Tatura Uniting Church ‘Olive & Vine’ 115 Hogan Street, Tatura Minister: Brian Spencer 0400 274 482 Service 9.30am every Sunday.

July 28 Rev B. Spencer.

Zoom from Rushworth Aug 4 Rev B Spencer. Communion Zoom from Colbinabbin Aug 11 Rev B. Spencer, Tatura Aug 18 Joan McRae, Rushworth Aug 25 Rev B. Spencer. Communion Zoom from Murchison See Waranga Uniting Churches Website for Zoom links.

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Minister: Rev Fr Uday Marneni Worship Services: Weekends Saturday 6pm (1st4& 3rd of the month) 3 Sunday 10.30am 8 Weekdays Wednesday 9.15am Friday 9.15am Reconciliation: 1st Saturday of the month at 5.00pm 5 Contact: 1Ph. 0436 112 232 7 Email: tatura@sandhurst.catholic.org.au www.sacredheartparishtatura.com.au

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6-7. Above Average (sort of). As you’re better than the average lump of humanity, this makes you abnormal, which, I believe, is something to be celebrated. So, when someone accuses you of not being normal you can treat it as a compliment.

8-9. Smarty Pants. Well done, and I’m sure that with a bit of luck you could have made Genius level, although perhaps you already used up your luck getting this far.

10. Genius. Great work on getting all ten questions correct! Scientists reckon that a million monkeys with a million typewriters could write ‘Macbeth’ just by pressing random keys. You only had to correctly pick one out of four each time. I’m backing you over those monkeys.

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Matters - Tatura THANK YOU

JULY 2024

WHAT RESIDENTS HAVE BEEN UP TO

We had a recent donation from the Ladies Auxiliary to improve the Parkvilla kitchen and dining area.

Part of the donations have been used to purchase new plants to freshen up the area.

The Ladies Auxiliary has now ceased operations.

We sincerely thank everyone involved in the Auxiliary for their generous contributions over the years, not just to our facility but the wider community.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

On April 10, we had an engaging Advanced Care Planning Information session at the Senior Citizens Club. Kyabram District Health Advanced Care Planning Coordinator Lorretta Lillford ran the session and encouraged the participants with some thought-provoking information to take action with their Advanced Care Plans.

We are always looking for volunteers to come in and play the piano, play games or read for our residents.

Lorenzo Decicco enjoys our music gatherings, playing a tune for everyone.

New Parkvilla resident Neil Rice is a passionate Euchre player.

He has been putting Lifestyle Coordinator Rose’s skills to the test!

WELCOME

It was attended by 14 members of the Senior Citizens Club and a work experience student.

Hearing Australia ran a free Hearing Clinic on May 21 at the Tatura Community House, with 12 community members getting screened. Elisa from Hearing Australia also visited two of our residents in Parkvilla and screened them on-site.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY In March we celebrated the 102nd birthday of one of our incredible residents, Joan Bamber.

Mary Ann Fogarty and Josie O’Neill have joined the team and have been integral to our meal preparation for patients and residents. Great to have them both on board.

PATHOLOGY SERVICES We are fortunate to have Austin Pathology attend Tatura Hospital and Parkvilla Aged Care Facility.

It was a great day had by Joan, her family, friends and staff.

When: Where: Time: Cost:

Tuesday and Thursday Hodson House, at the back of the hospital.

64-68 Park St, Tatura 8am -12pm Free

Bookings are not required.

INTERPRETER SERVICES If you require an interpreter when visiting the hospital, ask a GV Health staff member.

For a full list of all Goulburn Valley Health Services, visit www.gvhealth.org.au

64-68 Park Street, Tatura VIC 3616 Australia

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