Tatura Bulletin June 2021 Edition

TATURA AREA COMMUNITY

Bulletin Volume 37, No. 6 - June 2021

Published: 4th Tuesday of each month. NEXT ISSUE: Tuesday July 27, 2021

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Tatura CFA MILESTONE

See page 6 for article and 7 for more pictures.

Photo's courtesy of Kaye Watson

YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY BULLETIN ProudlY RUN BY VOLUNTEERS for over 37 years

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Tatura Hospital & Parkvilla Ladies Auxiliary will be holding their AGM at 2 p.m. on Thursday 22nd July at Hill Top. There will be a speaker on Cyber and Banking Security, as well as afternoon tea.

The committee extends an open invitation to all from the community to attend.

TATURA FILM SOCIETY SELMA – The unforgettable true story chronicles the tumultuous three-month period in 1965 when Dr Martin Luther King Jr. led a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. The epic march from Selma to Montgomery culminated in President Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

July 19th at 7.45pm in the Mechanics Institute, 75 Hogan St Tatura For more information: Email; vpatullock@ y7mail.com Phone: 0407 143 614

Book Reviews

With Kerry…

The Wicked Sister

By Karen Dionne For fifteen years Rachel Cunningham has chosen to lock herself away in a psychiatric facility, tortured by gaps in her memory and the certainty that she is responsible for her parents’ deaths.

But when she learns new details about their murders, Rachel returns in a quest for answers.

As Rachel begins to uncover what really happened on the day her parents were murdered, she learns – as her mother did earlier – that home can be a place of unspeakable evil, and that the bond she shares with her sister might be the most poisonous of all.

Well, wicked she was! Great story. This book will certainly get you in. What’s the old saying? “You can pick your friends but you can’t pick your family” Kerry Gardner

The first service at Hogan St, renamed the Olive and Vine, will be held on Sunday 11th July. The congregation invites everyone who would like to attend to come and experience the new premises.

For catering purposes please contact Beryl Cross 0428266356.

The Tatura Uniting Church Congregation is relocating to 115 Hogan Street having recently purchased the Gallery Café.

Our new name to be “Olive & Vine” a place of worship & refreshment.

The final service at the Thomson Street Church will be held on Sunday 4th July at 9.30am. Former members & adherents welcome.

Morning tea will be enjoyed after the service, we then plan to adjourn to our “new” Church for inspection, light luncheon & a pleasant Sunday Afternoon.

Enquires contact Beryl 0428 266 356 or Bev 58 241 812

150 YEARS - MURCHISON PRIMARY SCHOOL Murchison Primary School, 1126 will be turning 150 in November. We will be celebrating this with a community event on Saturday November 6, 11am-3pm. We are currently planning this event and more information will be shared leading up to the big day.

We are planning to publish a book on Murchison Primary School so we are looking

for contributions. Do you know some interesting facts or items of interest such as: • the largest family to attend Murchison PS • the family with the most generations who attended Murchison PS • your favourite memory of your time at school • photos of special events • where are they now? – tell us about past

students and their achievements We are also planning to have a display of uniforms and school work. If you have any items we could photograph or display on the day we would love to see them. Please contact the school on 58 262 391 if you are able to contribute, or alternatively send an email to murchison.ps@education.vic.gov.au Save the Date!

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Matters - Tatura

June 2021

A MESSAGE TO OUR COMMUNITY

Firstly, we’re fortunate to have the support of the Community Reference Committee (CRC) and Ladies Auxiliary.

The CRC recently funded the replacement of flooring in the Hodson House pathology and lifestyle rooms and are looking at options of updating outdoor furniture in the beautiful surrounds enabling residents/patients and their visitors to enjoy the outdoors.

The CRC also funded the replacement of artwork that lines the corridors and communal areas of Parkvilla.

They are beautiful photos taken by local photographer and CRC member Kaye Watson and have been chosen with the assistance of the residents, Heidi VanDenEnde, Sarah Clarke and Kaye Watson with a theme for each wing.

In the near future we will be seeking assistance from the residents and their families on the renaming of the wings, capturing the themes from the photos.

The residents have enjoyed a couple of bus outings throughout recent months with a day trip to Nagambie and to Kyabram to have lunch and see the silo artwork.

Many activities are being offered to our residents, with staff cooking a beautiful lamb roast for Mother’s Day, Albanian cooking by staff and residents’ families to mention a few.

Parkvilla is also awaiting our Aged Care Accreditation which can occur at any time with an announced visit, so we look forward to showcasing Parkvilla and demonstrating meeting the Aged Care Standards.

We would also like to acknowledge the Taura Men’s Shed for their ongoing work with rejuvenating the outdoor seating, they look so much better.

cleaning. The window coverings are on order and expect to receive and have these installed soon.

At our resident forum in April 2021, feedback was received from a resident that the garden outside her bedroom window required improvement.

Since that meeting, we have had the old garden removed, new soil and plants replaced by staff members Sue Walters and Michelle Flanagan who organised a morning to plant these along with a sausage sizzle which some of the residents braved the cooler weather to supervise.

There are still more plants to come, a sculpture (made and donated by Wendy Cann), bird house and the mulch to complete this area along with other beds around the back of the facility.

We also had the kind assistance of Heidi VanDenEnde and her father Bas. Continual COVID-19 precautions for staff and visitors include QR codes, temperature screening, hand hygiene and masks on entry.

We appreciate the support and understanding of the Tatura community in abiding by these precautions, staying away if unwell and a reminder that if a visitor or staff member’s temperature is higher than 37.5 degrees or the person is showing symptoms of acute respiratory infection, visitors or staff members will not be permitted to enter a GV Health facility and will be encouraged to have a COVID-19 test.

And hopefully by now, many of you are receiving your COVID-19 immunisation.

From all of us here at Tatura Hospital and Parkvilla, we can’t wait to see you all again soon. Stay safe.

The flooring has been replaced in the Palliative room which has been kindly donated by the Ladies Auxiliary.

Lisa Waite

It has made a very positive difference visually as well as practically with

GV Health’s Tatura Hospital and Parkvilla Aged Care Director of Nursing

Kind regards,

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

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE I encourage people from the area to become a member of the Tatura Hospital & Parkvilla Aged Care Home Community Reference Committee (CRC). The CRC plays a really important role in supporting the Tatura Hospital & Parkvilla Aged Care Home and provides an essential link with the local community to the GV Health Executive and GV Health Board.

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Healthand andWellbeing Wellbeing Health

Skillsand andTraining Training Skills

Wednesdays | 5:30 - 6:30pm | $120 term Wednesdays | 5:30 - 6:30pm | $120 term Suitable levels.

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Wednesdays | 6:30 - 7:30pm | $120 term Wednesdays | 6:30 - 7:30pm | $120 term Suitable levels including those looking a slower Suitable forfor allall levels including those looking forfor a slower practice. practice.

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Mondays | 1:00 - 1:45pm 2:00 - 2:45pm | $5 session Mondays | 1:00 - 1:45pm oror 2:00 - 2:45pm | $5 session Suitable age.

Improve strength, general fitness, Suitable forfor anyany age.

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Fridays | 10:00 - 10:45am 11:00 - 11:45am | $5 session Fridays | 10:00 - 10:45am oror 11:00 - 11:45am | $5 session Focus whole body strength, bone density and improving Focus onon whole body strength, bone density and improving movement and mobility. movement and mobility.

Men’sTraining Training Men’s

Mondays | 10:30 - 11:15am | $5 session Mondays | 10:30 - 11:15am | $5 session Designed specifically men.

Sessions focus increasing Designed specifically forfor men.

Sessions focus onon increasing whole body muscular strength & endurance, general fitness and whole body muscular strength & endurance, general fitness and improving movement and mobility, suitable most. improving movement and mobility, suitable to to most.

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Mondays | 11:30am - 12:15pm | $5 session Mondays | 11:30am - 12:15pm | $5 session A gentle energetic class upbeat and bright music, A gentle yetyet energetic class setset to to upbeat and bright music, suitable most. suitable to to most.

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Improve your spoken and Is Is English your second language?

Improve your spoken and written English with John and Sam. Childcare is available. written English with John and Sam. Childcare is available.

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Wednesdays | 10:30 - 11:30am Wednesdays | 10:30 - 11:30am | | Full Fee | Concession Full Fee $7$7 | Concession $5$5 Want help with reading, writing basic maths?

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Thursday 22nd July - 23rd September | 10:00 - 12:00pm Thursday 22nd July - 23rd September | 10:00 - 12:00pm | | Full Fee $40 | Concession $32 Full Fee $40 | Concession $32 A flexible computer and technology class over weeks.

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Monday 27th July | 9:00am - 12:00pm | FREE! Monday 27th July | 9:00am - 12:00pm | FREE! Tatura Community House and GoTAFE partnering Tatura Community House and GoTAFE areare partnering to to provide local community with free career and skills advice. provide ourour local community with free career and skills advice.

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Special Special Events Events

High HighTea Tea

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NEW STATION OPENS AS TATURA MARKS MILESTONE Tatura CFA brigade members have celebrated the opening of their brandnew fire station as they mark the brigade’s 126th year.

The new station features three motor-room bays, a large brigade meeting room and a local command facility for use by the Greater Shepparton City catchment of brigades.

The new $2m building replaces the former station which was almost 50 years old.

CFA Deputy Chief Officer Peter O’Keefe and Assistant Chief Fire Officer Tony Owen joined brigade members as local MP Mark Gepp officially opened the new building.

Tatura Captain Trevor Franklin, who led the brigade as it marched into its new station, said the new facility will help the brigade better serve and protect the community.

“It’s exciting to have a new fit-for-purpose facility to help us serve the growing Tatura community,” he said.

“Not only will the brigade have better meeting and member facilities, the new station will also feature a Local Command Facility that can be activated to manage larger incidents in the area, including major fires.

“It also provides an improved training area that can be used by our own brigade as well as visiting brigades from the area.

“Some of the funding has come from community donations and we’d like to thank everyone who has supported this project.”

District 22 Assistant Chief Fire Officer Tony Owen said Tatura brigade has been involved in many significant fires throughout its 126-year history, both locally and further afar on deployments into NSW for example.

“During the most recent fire season, the brigade was called to several significant grassfires in the local area after higher-than-average rainfall led to heavy fuel loads in pastures and crops,” he said.

“After missing out on celebrating the brigade’s 125th anniversary due to the 2019/20 fire season and then the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s great to be here today to celebrate the brigade’s rich history and bright future where these new facilities will allow the volunteers to continue doing what they do best – protecting lives and property.

“I would like to thank the brigade for their invaluable service to their local community and beyond.”

Bill Stockdale, Secretary, Tatura Fire Brigade,

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Clinic hours

Mon to Fri – 9am to 5pm Saturday – 9am to 12 noon.

Please note we are not a bulk billing clinic. Payment is required at the time of consultation.

Call 5824 1244 for an appt, or book online – www.taturamedical.com.au and follow the prompts.

You can also request repeat prescriptions and referrals online.

In an emergency always call 000

For after-hours medical assistance: Nurse on call 1300 60 60 24 or GV Health Emergency Department 5832 2322

Covid Vaccines (Astra Zenica) are now available at Tatura Medical Centre, for our regular patients. Just go to www.taturamedical.com.au to book or call 5824 1244 between 2 and 4pm Mon to Fri.

nursery Open tuesdays 9am-11:30am also open Saturdays 9am - 11:30am until the end of july

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Flu vaccines – both Government Funded (Free) and Private ($15), are still available.

If you haven’t had your Flu vaccination this year, book online at www.taturamedical.com.au or call 5824 1244

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Crime PREVENTION

With Glenn Gibson, Crime Prevention Officer

SAFEPLATE DAY IN TATURA A SUCCESS Fifty-two vehicles rolled into the Tatura Safeplate Day on the 15 May, 2021. They all had their number-plates secured from theft with the supply and fitting of security screws.

Almost 10,000 vehicles in Victoria last year had their number-plates stolen while parked. The stolen plates were then used to disguise other vehicles used in crime; like petrol theft, toll-way theft, unregistered vehicles and more sinister crimes.

Neighbourhood Watch Greater Shepparton and Tatura Lions joined forces with police to provide this community safety activity for the Tatura community. Everyone that attended and completed this security task are congratulated.

The day was a great example of local police working with our community to drive down crime.

In case you missed it; the next local Safeplate day is in Mooroopna on Saturday 17 July, 2021 between 10am – 1pm in the Woolworths rear carpark. Follow on the Neighbourhood Watch Greater Shepparton Facebook page.

Be Safe.

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FIVE INTERESTING LINGUISTIC FACTS 1. Papua New Guinea has the most spoken languages within a single country, with over 800 tongues. Most of them are indigenously spoken, with very little immigrant influence. In part, so many of these languages have survived thanks to Papua New Guinea's wild topography.

Mountains, jungles and swamps keep villages isolated, preserving their languages. English is an official language and used by the government, courts and the education system. In the 2011 census, 48.9% of the population were literate in English.

2. In Australia, more than 250 indigenous languages, including 800 dialects, were spoken at the time of European settlement in 1788. Today, only 13 are acquired by children. Around 100 are spoken by older generations but are at risk of being lost when Elders pass. Each language is specific to a particular place and people. In some areas like Arnhem Land, many different languages are spoken over a small area.

3. The language of La Gomera, spoken off the coast of Spain, consists entirely of whistle sounds. "Silbo Gomero" is a unique form of communication through whistling used for thousands of years in La Gomera (a small island off the west coast of Africa in the Spanish Canary Islands) and has been passed down for centuries from fathers to sons as simply another tool for working in the countryside. Today, and since the government made it a school subject in 1999, it is the only whistled language in the world and it is calculated that around 22,000 people can speak it correctly.

4. New French words are coined each year. Every year the Le Petit Larousse dictionary releases a new edition with "new" words added to reflect up-to-date usage of the French language. The 2020 edition will see 150 nouns, verbs and expressions enter its pages and integrate with the 60,000 words already on the pages. The criteria for entry is that words and expressions should be frequently used, not technical jargon or simply trendy. The lucky few that do enter the dictionary are trendy in a way, however, in that they reflect trends in French society.

5. In New Zealand, the native te reo Maori was made an official language in 1987, alongside English. At the beginning of the 19th century it was the predominant language spoken in New Zealand but as more English speakers arrived in New Zealand, the Maori language was increasingly confined to Maori communities and by the mid-20th century there were concerns that the language was dying out. Despite the emphasis on speaking English, the Maori language survived. Until the Second World War most Maori spoke te reo as their first language. They worshipped in Maori and more importantly, it was still the language of the home, where parents passed it on to their children.

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Ruth McCracken

Matters Hello from Ruth.

I am so pleased we have had some musical entertainment. All the old tunes with Laurie and Robbie were lovely. We even had Bernie Maher reciting some old poetry. We also had some bus rides much to our delight.

We had a lovely surprise visit from the Presbyterian Church ladies with flowers, a lovely card and some lively conversation. Thanks also to the Bulletin for printing my reports letting people know that Moyola is still happily looking after our seniors.

By the time you read this we will have hosted our volunteers at a morning tea. They are very important partners in this organization. Recently we had the talented Greg Dudley and David Mastin come along and play lots of lovely music. We even had a few dances and a sing along. Greg will be back again soon.

We are continuing with our footy tipping. I think Richmond is striking rough waters and some other teams are having better luck; but I still hope Richmond can come back.

Thanks to all the staff and especially our fried Chrissy who kept the Bingo going. It is a great favourite with everyone. We welcome back our lifestyle lady Carmel and hope that she had a good break.

Good luck and good health to you all, and keep on reading the Bulletin!

Your friend, Ruth

DHURRINGILE BITS Did someone say Victoria is in Lock down again! As a typical Dairy farmer would say, “Dairy farmers are always in lock down-So what’s new!” Good to know the spirit of Dhurringile Folk can come together to help those in need when we are apparently in lock down no.4. Welcome to the area techno wiz’s kids from Melbourne, Wolf and Sherri. They recently tied the knot in Dhurringile and warmly opened their home and extended the invitation to the Dhurringile community. What a couple and what an amazing wedding. Also welcoming to the area are dedicated beef farmers, Allan and Chris. Both moved from across the Tasman to sunny Dhurringile and have settled into Dhurringile. Wishing them all the absolute best into their new homes and community. We farewell identity couples, Don & Jenny Runcimen and Jonny & Cath Basile. Both couples have only moved up the road and around the corner living the dream.

Welcome to the world Baby Noah Brisbane and Augustus James Lang.

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GREATER SHEPPARTON YOUTH COMMITTEE Applications are now open for the inaugural Greater Shepparton Youth Committee, with young champions aged between 12 to 25 years encouraged to apply.

The committee forms part of the implementation of Greater Shepparton City Council’s Youth Strategy and Action Plan 2019-23, which aims to achieve priorities relating to the aspirations of local young people. Mayor, Councillor Kim O’Keeffe said the committee was a new initiative and one that Council was very excited to see come to life. “The purpose of the Greater Shepparton Youth Committee is to provide a platform for diverse and passionate young people to come together, to further develop their skills and to actively get involved in helping shape and take action on priorities that matter to them,” she said.

Anyone aged between 12 and 25 years, who studies, lives or works in Greater Shepparton, is encouraged to apply for the committee. Applicants will be asked to address several questions including what their interests are and what they like most about Greater Shepparton. The successful applicants will need to be available for a four-hour time commitment each month.

Cr O’Keeffe encouraged young locals to get creative with their applications, with entries closing on Wednesday, 30 June. “Be as creative as you like with your responses to each of the questions, whether it is a video, song or artwork, we want to learn about the applicants and what they enjoy,” she said.

Applications for the Greater Shepparton Youth Committee can be made via the Shaping Greater Shepparton website: https://shaping. greatershepparton.com.au/ For more information call or text Youth Development Coordinator Lynda Bruce on 0429 508 721 or email youth@shepparton.vic.gov.au

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Trek Completed!

COASTREK FOR BEYOND BLUE After last year’s coastrek was postponed due to Covid restrictions, this year the walk went ahead on May 21st just prior to another Covid lockdown.

Katherine Curtis who has lost two brothers Andrew and Jono to suicide, organised two teams to participate in the 30km coastrek on the Point Nepean Peninsula raising funds for Beyond Blue. The team members were Katherine Curtis, Hollie Wood, Fiona Crawford, Kellie Lewis, Alison Crawford, Melissa Walsh, Jenny Wilson and Amanda Wilson.

When Covid restrictions allowed, training included walks at Mt Major, Mt Macedon, rail trails at Murchison, Alexandra and Tallarook.

A major fundraising afternoon was held at Hilltop Golf Club with face painting, jumping castle, music by Mandy Sibio, raffle prizes and a very entertaining auction conducted by Ryan O’Connor from Shepparton Real Estate. Katherine made a very moving speech about life after the loss of her brothers and the ongoing impact and ripple effect suicide has on the community.

A huge thankyou to the individuals, local businesses and organisations who in these very uncertain times so generously donated to the teams fundraising efforts, including Monty’s Electrical, Shepparton Real Estate, Hilltop Golf Club, Murray Dairy, Tatura Bowls Club, Hotwire Auto electrics, Bloom Art, Nixon & Maude, Unilever, Nagambie Brewery, Soak Beauty, Tatura Hot Bread, Tatura Family Butchers, Mes Amours, Tatura Top Pub, Finesse Osteopathy Tatura, Miranda’s Sweets & Treats, Body Shop Products, Fernwood, Intimo, Sweet Home Brewery, Envy Jewellery, Danache Hair and other individuals who also donated goods for the raffle, bought raffle tickets and donated online.

We would encourage everyone to remember these local businesses and to continue to support them during these difficult times.

The final fundraising tally was $12,408!! All due to the support of the Tatura and wider community and businesses.

All the team completed the 30km trek and appreciated their support crew, Tom and Andy Crawford who were on hand when needed. The following day, the coastrekkers enjoyed relaxing those tired muscles at the Peninsula Hot Springs and celebrated their achievement at Paringa Estate Winery.

Alison Crawford

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TOOLAMBA LIONS CLUB Toolamba Lions Club was pleased to support their local CFA brigade with a cheque to cover the cost of two packs of e-flares. The flares will be used to mark the way when brigade vehicles are heading out onto properties or down bush tracks to make it easier and quicker for following vehicles to find their way.

The funds were raised by the 2019 Lions Twilight Festival.

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Tatura’s community facilities to be powered by 100% renewable electricity The Zero Carbon Tatura team is very pleased to report that from July 1, all our Councilowned community facilities in Tatura will be powered by 100% renewable electricity, thanks to Council’s participation in the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO) project. Facilities including our library, senior citizens, basketball stadium, water pumps, streetlights and reserve lighting will all be supplied by renewable electricity, at a cheaper cost than fossil fuel electricity. This

major project, as part of a 46 strong council partnership, highlights that we can remove gas and coal from generating electricity, and ensure a safer climate for our future at lower cost to customers.

Council’s announcement comes as an increasing number of organisations and businesses are signing renewable electricity ‘Power Purchase Agreements’ for their energy needs. These contracts are often for a 10year period, with lower, more stable pricing which allows businesses to budget for their energy costs better than short term contracts, while eliminating their carbon emissions.

Well-known businesses and organisations that already use 100% renewable electricity include Unilever, Aldi, Coles, Saputo, Telstra and CUB, plus many who will be 100% renewable in the coming years including Bunnings and Officeworks. Also, the Victorian State Government has recently committed to all its electricity being renewable by 2025,

including all state schools, hospitals and police stations.

The switching to renewables by these major electricity users is having a large impact on the financial viability of fossil fuel businesses that generate and sell coal and gas-fired electricity in Australia. Renewable facilities are cheaper to operate than fossil fuel facilities, don’t contribute to climate change, and will not become stranded assets.

Zero Carbon Tatura convenor Terry Court says “The transition to renewables is gathering pace. We need to be doing everything we can to ensure this happen as quickly as possible. We can support the businesses and organisations that are already using renewable energy, and ask that the ones that aren’t to do so.”

For further information on Zero Carbon Tatura, visit www.zerocarbontatura.org, or email info@zerocarbontatura.org

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POSTAL SERVICE FOR TOOLAMBA To the community of Toolamba and District: As you are aware, the current Australia Post Community Postal Agent (CPA) service is currently suspended.

A meeting was recently held with two Australia Post CPA managers and members of the Toolamba and District Steering Committee.

The main objective of the meeting was to discuss the current lack of postal service in the Toolamba community and to come up with a plan to ensure Toolamba maintains a CPA. It was decided that a CPA in Toolamba is essential and therefore the current license is up for renewal.

Australia Post is now looking for a committed, community minded individual to run the CPA from Toolamba. Community postal agents offer basic postage assessment, stamp sales and over the counter mail acceptance, collection and delivery. They do not offer bill payment and banking. Opening hours are flexible and can be split to provide service during the morning and evening for example.

A small financial incentive is offered, however a secure, central premises will need to be approved by Australia Post.

If you are interested in being the contractor for the Toolamba CPA service, please submit your Expression of Interest to nancy.glasson@ auspost.com.au or by phone on 0467770282.

Any further basic questions can be answered by a member of the steering committee; more in-depth questions will be directed to Australia Post.

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CUBBY NEWS It’s been another fun and exciting month here at the Cubby. The children have enjoyed finger painting, shaving cream fun, homemade playdough as well as many other sensory activities.

We are incredibly lucky to have Heather currently doing her Child Care placement with us. Heather brings more hands and some great ideas to keep the children stimulated and entertained. Thanks, Heather, for all your help.

The children have also been enjoying that last of the nice outdoor weather playing boats in

the playground while also getting in some fishing time. As the weather has changed, we have moved inside where our ‘supermarket’ has now transformed into a ‘clothing store’ with many tiny hands helping you find just what you are looking for.

Due to high demand the Cubby will be open during the school holidays on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9am until 2pm. Please phone the Community House on 5824 1315 between 9am and 3pm Monday to Friday to reserve your place.

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FAIR DINKUM! I have just returned from Mars…or at least it seemed like it was Mars!

My wife and I went on a journey of 9,700 kilometres through a lot of Australia as I undertook a marketing and selling exercise for my recently published book on Darwin.

Part of that journey meant going via Coober Pedy (CP) as we headed toward Darwin. For those who have never been this way before, let me paint you a picture. It starts about 4050 kilometres out of CP before entering that place of hillocks, soil domes half waiting for creatures from the Lord of the Flies to appear.

These are of course current or used mining pits for opal, and 40-50 kilometres from CP going North there are more as miners seem to stretch their sights into even more mining. It is eerie but once you hit the town (?) it gets even more interesting.

A lot of the accommodation is underground because of the severe heat in summer and

that means hotel or motel accommodation as well. Some of course is still above ground. The local supermarket stocks just about anything you can think of including magazines, haberdashery, an ice cream cone counter, and sit-down coffee area. But what really got my attention is that it has one of only two movie drive ins still operating in Australia. Not that we went…. we were too busy trying to chase a cockroach in our room!

Now the other sadder part of the trip was finding out just how bad the mice plague is or has been in New South Wales in particular. I know a couple who were looking after a farm and when they arrived the mice had already taken over. Their job for at least a week was to go room to room and just block any holes the mice could be coming through, get rid of those already there and get rid of the smell they leave behind. I will be honest. How in heaven’s name could farmers and those in the country towns near farming, worry about

things like Co-Vid when their livelihood is being threatened as well as their health by these little four-legged blighters.

So, I was more than a bit peeved when I saw one “feel good” organisation say that we should leave the little meece alone because they deserved to live in peace and not be just killed off.

Oh, and the undoubted highlight of the trip?

We sat in a place called Raintree Park in Darwin (a very central spot) and suddenly the Australian Army band (or at least part of it) turned up and did a concert in front of us for at least 40 minutes. My wife is not backward in coming forward and she thanked one of them for coming to welcome us which got a laugh and “of course”.

And a final warning. Sat Nav (GPS) is better than laying a giant map over the dashboard, but it can take you places only it has heard of…and you haven’t!

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Kate Dwyer, who is the manager, grew up in Murchison and now lives in Tatura, so feel free to phone her on 0468 430 785 or call in the showroom to check out the stock, make any inquiries.....and even have a lay down!

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TATURA COMMUNITY HOUSE NEWS

Vale Wally Sinclair

VALE WALLY SINCLAIR Wally Sinclair, a Goulburn Valley Bowls Division "Hall of Fame Legend" and widely recognised as a champion on the bowling greens died on Saturday 3rd of June aged 88. Wally played at quite a few clubs in the region including Tatura, Hill Top, Shepparton, Shepparton Golf, East Shepparton, Mooroopna and Mooroopna Golf. And a most capable sportsman he was.

For Wally in a variety of sports amassed over 40 various championships including 10 bowls club singles championships, 12 winning premierships and numerous other single and team awards. A keen sportsperson Wally played golf for around 65 years and bowls for about 55 years. Additionally, he was also quite an accomplished table tennis player as well. Wally was active in bowls administration including being a past President of Shepparton and East Shepparton.

Wally arrived in Australia from Scotland as a child following WW2, and was raised briefly at the children's home at Dhurringile.

(Now Dhurringile Prison). In his early working days here in Tatura he worked at Montgomery's timber yard and was at the Rosella Factory (Unilever) in charge of the mixing room for about 20 years.

Wally was quite a character, always jovial and at bowls pennant was always a source for an endless supply of lollies that he carried in his bowls bag. Wally you are a legend of the bowling fraternity and will be sadly missed John Crilly

There’s been a lot going on this term at the Community House and we have some exciting activities planned for term 3! The term starts on the 12th July after the school holidays and we are encouraging everyone to come and get involved!

Our Chop and Chat group are going from strength to strength, with the jams and sauces priced and packaged and are already walking out the door. The goods are on sale at the Community House / Library foyer Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm. Hurry and get your yummy preserves, they are selling out fast!

There are a few mores spots available for our ‘Garden to Plate’ class, which is a fun hands-on 8-week course aiming to develop knowledge in basic horticulture, sustainability and hospitality. Come and build your workplace skills with us. The whole course is $50, concession $40 and it starts on the 23rd June, running for 11 weeks. Give us a call if you would like to join us for an interesting and delicious journey from garden to plate.

In cooperation with Primary Care Connect, we are now offering two new exercise classes on Mondays! Men’s Training is designed specifically for men as well as Movement to Music, a gentle yet energetic class set to upbeat and bright music. Both classes are suitable to most and cost $5 per session. Just come along, have a try, make new friends and get fit in the process.

Would you like to get help reading, writing or with basic maths? Our friendly and helpful tutors are here to support you; help you build your confidence while improving your skills.

Come along on a Wednesday morning!

If you would like to get a bit more tech savvy, then our 10-week class “Digi Mix” starts in July. We’ll be learning about emails, digital photography, online safety, MyGov, online meetings and much more. The class is very

Ellen & Tammy flexible and learners can bring in their own topics.

Thanks to a Greater Shepparton City Council grant we are also offering FREE tech support in term 3. Come in on Fridays between 10am and 12pm for a quick fix of your smartphone, tablet, laptop or other tech problems. For more in-depth support, book a one-hour session with Tom. There are only 20 of those so give us a call to secure your spot.

For more information on our services and program activities, head to our website www. tatcom.vic.edu.au our Facebook page, drop into the Community House (located with the library) 12-16 Casey Street Tatura or phone us on 5824 1315. The Community House is open Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm.

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75th Celebrations a Happy Occasion On May the 13th Shepparton Trefoil Guild celebrated with a luncheon at the Royal Mail Hotel Mooroopna where over forty members attended.

To commemorate the day a beautiful banner was unveiled by our State Adviser Jan Gray.

The banner was the outstanding work of Karen Sibley who was a Graphic Designer before moving into Childcare.

A life member certificate was presented to Muriel Burns via zoom, who now lives in Melbourne. Muriel, who turns 102 in July, has given almost her whole life working for Girl Guides. Well done Muriel from all of us.

A special vote of thanks to our hard working committee who organised such a wonderful day; President Lesley Walker, Secretary Jenny Heaps, Treasurer Beth Brisbane.

Anyone who is interested in joining the Trefoil Guild to meet new friends and give service to Guiding and the community, you can find further information on the website www.guidesvic.gov.au or you can contact Sue Viney with any questions.

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WORLD EVENTS in July July 1 – Second Half of the Year Day. This is your chance to evaluate your year so far with your goals and objectives, as your New Year’s resolutions probably evaporated months ago. It’s a great opportunity to do some hard thinking (that’s ‘thinking’ not ‘drinking’) over your finances, your diet, your career and other aspects of your life that you might want to improve. Remember, it’s your current energy that determines your future.

July 2 – I Forgot Day. This day encourages people to apologise and make up for all the events and occasions they might have forgotten. Acknowledge your mistake and do something nice for those whose birthdays and anniversaries you missed.

July 5 – Compliment Your mirror Day. May people suffer silently from depression or lack of self-esteem. It’s easy to focus on the negatives in our life and ignore the many positive aspects. However, complimenting our mirrors isn’t just about how we look. We can do our best to look after our health and bodies but they will always be the ones that we were dealt by our parents’ genes. If only my dad was George Clooney. Anyway, it’s about acknowledging our inner strength and our inner beauty and remembering that your best friend is looking right back at you.

July 8 – International Chocolate Day. There appears to be four or five of these days scattered throughout the year which is fair enough. So, just indulge yourself with anything composed of chocolate.

July 11 – World Population Day. The population of the world did not reach 1 billion people until 1804. It reached 2 billion in 1927, 3 billion in 1960, 4 billion in 1974, 5 billion in 1987, 6 billion in 1999 and 7 billion in 2008. It is projected that we will reach 8 billion in 2024 and the population will continue to increase at a rate of 1.1% each year. Logic dictates that at some stage we will run out of food, water, habitable space and car parking at the MCG. Something has to give. This day is organised each year to remind us of this fact. July 12 should be Universal Depression Day. July 12 – Teddy Bear’s Picnic Day. This is simply a day for parents to encourage creativity among their children by taking them out for a whimsical picnic with their teddy bears and

other stuffed toys. However, be wary of any bananas in pyjamas that you see hanging about.

July 13 – Embrace Your Inner Geek Day. Geek: a usually intelligent person who is unfashionable or socially awkward. The word geek is a slang term originally used to describe eccentric or non-mainstream people. In current use, the word typically describes an enthusiast who is obsessed with a hobby or intellectual pursuit and can speak fluently on it for hours, boring everybody in the immediate vicinity. I’m not sure how this differs from a nerd. Anyway, we all have some secret hobby or obsession, so today you have carte blanche to bore all of your friends and workmates by describing it in complete and utterly painstaking detail.

July 14 – Bastille Day. This day marks the storing of the Bastille in Paris in 1789 which triggered the French Revolution. Although it eventually became a reign of terror, the initial declaration of freedom, equality and brotherhood is still pertinent in today’s world where our governing elite still believe that some people are more equal than others and are trying to legislate to make it so.

July 15 – World Youth Skills Day. This is another United Nations initiative to generate greater awareness of the importance of technical and vocational training. The intent is to reduce unemployment among the youth across the globe. When I was young, this was phrased as, ‘Get a haircut and get a real job.’

July 18 – Nelson Mandela International Day. This is another United Nations Day and is in recognition of Nelson Mandela’s contribution to the culture of peace and freedom. For 67 years Nelson Mandela devoted his life to the service of humanity, as a human rights lawyer, a prisoner of conscience, an international peacemaker and the first democratically elected president of a free South Africa. You are asked (yes, you, no don’t look around, I’m talking to you), to devote 67 minutes of your time to helping others. That’s not asking too much is it?

July 20 – Space Exploration Day. There is a connection with World Population Day. As our population continues to expand, the overflow will need to go somewhere. Eventually, we will need to colonise other worlds and export

our wonderful human culture to the rest of the universe. We will therefore need to continue exploring space and searching for human compatible planets. You can celebrate this day by organising a star gazing party. Be sure to rug up.

July 22 – Pi Approximation Day. This is a fun mathematical day to celebrate Pi. Why July 22 I hear you ask? Pi, which is the ratio of any circle’s circumference to its diameter, corresponds to the fraction 22/7. Do you get it now? Pi Day has been observed in many ways, including eating a pie, throwing pies and discussing the significance of the number 22/7. Perhaps the Hot Bread shop could bake a special Pi pie to commemorate this.

July 27 – Take Your Pants for a Walk Day. Studies have shown that walking at a medium to fast pace regularly can have tremendous mental and physical health benefits. Walking not only helps burn calories but can also boost a person's mood and can help treat depression.

It also reduces the risk of a variety of health problems including obesity, diabetes, and heart diseases. Here’s a tip for the unwary – try and wear your pants rather than just have them with you. It will avoid unnecessary court appearances.

July 30 – International Day of Friendship.

Friendship Day was originally promoted by Joyce Hall, the founder of Hallmark cards in 1930, intended to be a day when people celebrated their friendships by sending cards.

Perhaps I’m just a cynic but I sense an ulterior motive here. Besides, true friends don’t need to send a card; texts are much easier and far cheaper.

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0–2. Struggle Street. Don’t feel too bad. In order for people to live on Bland Street, somebody has to be worse than that and I’m sorry to say that’s you. On the other hand, if you had guessed (c) for every answer you would have gotten four correct so perhaps you were just unlucky.

3-5. Bland Street. The majority of the population fall into this category.

After all, average is both normal and safe. If you stand out from the crowd you become a tall poppy and we know what happens to them so rejoice in your ordinariness.

6-7. Above Average (sort of). Well done on another abnormal performance. If you were normal you would have been living on Bland Street and being called unexceptional. So, according to the Oxford dictionary, you are exceptional, irregular and deviating from type. Ask your friends if that sounds like you.

8-9. Smarty Pants. Excellent. Congratulations! You’re smarter than 95% of the population. Whether you choose to believe statistic is up to you. Oh, you do believe it. I thought you might. However, it also means you’re not as smart as 5%. Oh, I see.Mantel You don’t believe that particular statistic.

Clock 10. Genius. Every question correct! Go you! Lucky for you it was multiple choice because there were a couple you weren’t too sure about, weren’t there? However, you now have a month to bask in the glory by asking other people how they did on the quiz.

In line with Government directives, the Tatura Museum has remained closed since lockdown on Thursday 27th May. This period has been utilisedSUDOKU to achieveNo. the49complete renovation of the remaining two front rooms of the original Museum building. These rooms were emptied of all 5 and ceilings repaired and then painted. artefacts and furniture, the walls We were fortunate to have a grant to assist with the 8 received 4 1 upgrading 6 floor coverings as the 140-year-old floor boards were in a sorry state.

6 the upgrade of the entire original 7 Rodney 5 Irrigation This now completes Trust building.

9 2 6 A beautiful and unusual Mantel Clock has been donated to the Museum.

4 As you can see it has an ornate French-China body2 with9a German movement. It is C.1880 and was believed to be a wedding 6 5 1present to Mr & Mrs William Cross who selected land on the Tatura-Murchison 9 were the donors great-great Grandparents.

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Servicing the Goulburn Valley

Well since those days, the term has been used a fair bit, particularly by politicians and media journalists.

However, I cannot help but see that we are indeed a lucky country and never more so than in the last twelve months.

Now that may seem strange considering that we have had a drought many have said is the worst this country has seen, we have seen terrible bushfires ravage our country and leave untold misery as a result, and now we have the Corona Virus halting life as we once knew it.

So how can we say we are a lucky country?

Well, suddenly rain began to come when least expected and that has been followed up by some wonderful sustaining rain to fill dams, create sub-soil moisture so that crops can be sown.

Even the once dead Darling River is flowing again!

And the rain has put an end to possible continuing bushfires.

Yet there is still so much misery so again, why are we a lucky country?

Because we have men and women who have a spirit within them that makes us so proud of who we are.

I am talking about the SES, Rural Fire Brigades…all of those who went day through night to help keep bushfires under control and who did so with some losing their own homes, and so many putting themselves in harm’s way.

I am talking about the convoy truckies who day through night and drove countless kilometres to take hay bales to farmers really struggling.

I am talking about the unsung, unseen heroes who went out of their way to drive to properties doing it tough with supplies of food and needed essentials.

And now we have the virus and we are seeing Australians learn to turn Netaothers.

Kirby and Sue Brown their business into helping And now we are seeing health professionals and those who work daily in our hospitals putting themselves at risk because it is their job and the same can be said for those at airports, particularly those processing incoming passengers from overseas.

We areGoulburn seeing what friendship, and dedication all about on Local Valley woman, mateship Junieta (Neta) Kirby, hasisbeen awarded aLife grand scale.

Membership of Goulburn Valley Pre-School Association (GRPSA).

Yes, a lucky countryofinearly the true sense. education throughout her Neta we hasare been an advocate childhood Finally let’s all still remember those who have gone the drought, long career in the education sector, and the award was ininrecognition of the her bushfires contribution and this virus. extensive to early year’s education, particularly in rural areas.

Surelywas remembering makes us want to ensurewith theyGRPSA are not forgotten Neta employed as an outreach teacher for over by 25 doing what we can to keep in Australia the is lucky years, and recently retired 2020. She alsocountry. a mother, grandmother, sister, friend, colleague, early childhood consultant, tertiary lecturer, sand play counsellor, volunteer tutor, historical society member and Rotarian.

A committee of parents nominated Neta for the ‘The National Excellence in Teaching Award’ and she won the Victorian award, and later the National award.

During her years, Neta also set up a brand-new kindergarten in Shepparton, and established a mother’s group.

She helped establish a Rudolph Steiner Tatura Kindergarten in Mooroopna and became lecturer within the Koorie Unit • All Areas • a Prompt Reliable Service of Melbourne University.

Teaching young Koorie children for several • Reasonable Prices • Neat & Tidy Clean-Up years• has “given her a new perspective on working Quality Work • Insurance with children from different cultural backgrounds.”

Currently, Neta is a private0408 Sandplay Therapist Mob: 039 123in Tatura, and with Goulburn Valley Centre Against Sexual Assault, in Shepparton.

“We want to take this time to show our gratitude to Neta for not only her 25+ years of outstanding service, but for her continued support, hard work and commitment to GRPSA throughout the years and ever evolvement of the company. Her loyalty was unmatched, and for that, we thank her dearly. Neta will certainly be missed by all, as she became part of the furniture here at GRPSA. We wish her well for her future endeavours and are proud to grant Neta with life membership.” Said Ronni Druitt, CEO. Robyn Trickey, Early Childhood Manager at GRPSA, also said “Neta was a passionate teacher, who believed in play-based learning, and was a strong advocate for GRPSA and the importance of the provision of early childhood, in rural areas. She was a wonderful mentor and resource to many educators over many years. A past student reflected that Neta is the only kindergarten teacher she can remember and always made her feel ‘special’.”

For more information on GRPSA, or the Life Membership Award recipient, Neta Kirby, please contact CEO, Ronni Druitt on 03 5826 2780 or email admin@grpsa.com.au.

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SHEPPARTON ADVENTURE CLUB This year’s camp was to the Hattah-Kulkyne National Park which is located 35 km north of Ouyen and 74 km south of Mildura. Periodically the lakes system is dry which it was this time.

We camped at Lake Mournpall, one of two camping grounds, with basic but adequate facilities. Advanced bookings were needed. Twenty-one members camped in caravans, camper trailers, camper vehicles and tents.

The weather was good with mild conditions ideal for the various activities.

The only rain started just after we got back from a walk and had cleared before the evening meal. Two nights were quite cold but we all kept warm.

A program of different activities was offered …… walks, bike riding and environmental walks (especially bird watching). Unfortunately, the lakes were in their dry cycle so canoeing wasn’t possible. Participants were able to join in as many or few as they wished.

Walks were organised for the three full days we had there. On the first day we took the Mournpall Lake Loop Track that follows part of the lake edge then heads north around Lake Konardin, going through River Red Gum flood plains and Mallee dunes. It was interesting seeing Porcupine Grass and Cypress Pine growing on these dunes. We had our packed lunches under a Black Box tree many of which were in full bloom. Next day we took an afternoon walk from our campsite to Warepil Lookout passing through areas of old, tall Buloke and Mallee Scrub. On day three a small group, as most were doing a bike ride, walked the 6.5 km Nature Discovery trail near Lake Hattah where we saw a canoe tree and some interesting vegetation.

Being an area so different to the Goulburn Valley we also took the opportunity to take some gentle environmental walks through areas of different vegetation types taking note of the plants and identifying bird species. Day one the group focused on the area around Lake Mournpal.

On day two, two areas were explored; firstly, along the Boolungal Track to the historical gravesite and then along the Hattah Nature walk near the Park entrance and on the third day a small group unsuccessfully went searching for the rare mallee emu wren along the Nowingi Track. Emus, Apostlebirds, Mallee Ringnecks and Spiny-cheeked Honeyeaters were some of the 40 species we listed along with the “Vulnerable” Pink (Major Mitchell) Cockatoos and Regent Parrots. There were not a lot of kangaroos seen but some bounded through our campsite one day.

There were eleven bike riders keen to participate in a variety of rides.

The plan was to do three somewhat exploratory rides of various distances depending on the terrain encountered.

This proved to be problematic due to the depth of the loose sand on some of the tracks which made riding somewhat difficult at times.

Not to be put off a few hardy riders braved the sandy and rutted tracks and

Happy Campers managed to explore some of the area around our Lake Mournpall campsite and slightly further afield. The NP literature mentioned something called Three Corner Jacks. We eventually found out what they were when a few tyres were punctured. On returning home the tyres on one bike were found to have four spikes still in them. The organised ride on day four required a 23 kilometre car transport of the bikes and riders to the start. This was a return ride of over 30 kilometres on good quiet bitumen roads (and along some sandy river tracks) to Colignan and on towards Nangiloc. The route followed the majestic banks of the Mighty Murray River. There were stories around the evening campfire of refreshments being partaken at the local Tavern there.

We gathered at 5pm each day to share the day’s activities and make final arrangements for the following day. In the evenings it was good to sit around the campfire, having brought our own wood. Part of the chatter was reminiscing about past club activities and camps which was interesting and quite amusing at times.

Being outside we were able to enjoy the sunrises, sunsets, starry skies, moon and the Boobook Owls calling during the night.

I think we all enjoyed the camping trip, particularly each other’s company and the opportunity for exercise while being in such a unique and beautiful environment.

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Maree was a professional dog trainer and behaviourist for many years in Melbourne.

Based in Kilsyth she worked with Moorabbin and Croydon dog clubs and also with a man training dogs for television. She has trained search and rescue dogs, companion dogs, obedience, agility - in fact all aspects at some stage or another and is knowledgeable in all aspects of animal care. She has had clients that are advanced trainers who run into a

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Originally born in Sydney, her family moved to Shepparton when she was 13 years old, where she then grew up in a Fish and Chip shop. She moved to Melbourne for about 15 years when she married and is now back for good. She has always had pets and a variety of dogs, her last being a German short haired pointer and border collie. While sitting in her work room I noticed her many trophies and ribbons, as well as numerous photographs of animals, including an obviously much loved poodle, who I was told had been a very successful obedience dog.

Maree's business known as "Dogs Best Friend Canine Consultants" it not about making money. She does "want to eat" but her main motivation is wanting to help people to make sure their animals are healthy and happy in their homes. She believes everybody has a right to have a pet but it is definitely a privilege. She says a lot of issues happen when people get the wrong animal for their home, lifestyle and family and she hopes to help stop that.

She has always done volunteer work, first starting at the age of 15 years and always volunteered somewhere since. She was a life guard at South Melbourne for a while, has been on the Shep Show Me committee and Tatura Town Planning committee. She has also worked in road accident rescue for ten years with the SES, initially in Lilydale and later here in Tatura. She currently fosters from Shepparton Rescue, with anything in ill health being sent for her to look after before finding it a new permanent home. One day a dog will come along that will stay, as this is the first time in 40 years she doesn't have a dog in the house.

Maree has a degree in Business and Front line Management but is working towards getting official qualifications for her Behavioural and Holistic work, realizing that her 40 years of experience in those fields just isn't sufficient in today's world. Maree has always loved animals and working with all of them just comes natural to her.

Some people may remember Maree from when she had "Tat Originals" antique shop or maybe in more recent times when she worked at Valley Auto Parts before they closed shop.

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Existing Uniting Church

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FROM BARK HUT TO GALLERY The Tatura Uniting Church Community has made the innovative step of leaving the Thomson Street Church and moving to 115 Hogan Street, Tatura, the former site of the popular Gallery Café. This building combines the old world charm frontage to Hogan Street with the modern, comfortable facilities created by the former owners of the Gallery.

Adequate parking and access is available from the Car Park at the rear of the premises, as well as from Hogan Street.

The former Church in Thomson Street was originally built as the Methodist Church, on land which was previously the site of the Tatura Methodist Tennis Club. All the Churches had tennis courts and teams in the Tatura Association before the advent of the Tatura Lawn Courts.

Designed by Melbourne architects and built in 1959 by local builders W.J. Montgomery & Sons, the first stage consisted only of the Church and Vestry. Church members provided the voluntary labour necessary to improve the surroundings. New pews were donated and transported from Melbourne by members, as were many of the church fixtures.

At the same time as this was happening, the State Rivers & Water Supply Commission were establishing a construction branch in Tatura, bringing into the town a large number of young families who had been living in camps involved in the building of large dams in other areas. This brought

new energy into the Church. Sunday School numbers grew and there was a call for social and sporting facilities.

As a result, the original Church building was extended with the provision of a large hall with stage, class rooms, kitchen and toilet facilities.

Sunday schools were expanded with the combination with classes from the Presbyterians. A badminton club was formed, operating in the hall, and there were numerous social activities conducted. For many years the hall was used for State and Federal Elections.

The Thomson Street Church replaced the former Church building which was located on the south side of Kerferd Street, adjacent to the Anglican Church.

It was originally designed by Stuart Murray, who was to become the Chairman of the State Rivers & Water Supply Commission. Murray was affectionately known as the father of Irrigation in Victoria. By the 1950’s the building had become devastated by white ants and was in very poor condition when a decision was made to move to Thomson Street.

Methodism first started in the Tatura area with meetings in a bark hut.

A far cry from the comfortable conditions which church goers now will experience.

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100 Years of Rotary in Australia

President Rhonda Rose

“PASSING THE BATON” 100 years of Rotary in Australia and New Zealand has been marked by a baton relay throughout Australia.

The baton was received from Kyabram on 15th May by Tatura Rotary Club president Rhonda Rose before heading on to Mooroopna and Shepparton clubs.

The Rotary Club of Tatura has played a significant role in our town since its inception in 1962, raising funds and providing much needed projects within our town and around the world. Being an International

organization everyone will be aware of the world wide Polio eradication project that was started by Rotary and is now almost completed. The Tatura Rotary Club has been a very proactive club since it was formed in 1962. Anyone looking to be a part of this dynamic club and add their expertise is welcome to become a member. Simply contact the club or any Rotarian for information.

The Rotary organization is recognized as “THE” most trusted organization in the world.

Bill Purcell The tree itself is a medium size eucalypt with dull green/bluish leaves and pink to red flowers usually in clusters of seven. Flowering is winter/ spring with a small capsule. The obvious feature of the Ironbark is the thick dark black bark. This tree can be a real feature tree in a large yard providing good shade and little mess as the bark does not shed like many Eucalypts.

Red Flowering Ironbark Eucalyptus Sideroxylon Rosea is the red or pink flowering form of E. Sideroxylon commonly known around here as Ironbark. You only have to drive to Rushworth to see the full splendour of the Ironbark forests. The tree itself has adapted perfectly to the harsh conditions of low rainfall and poor gravelly soils where its extraordinary survival enables it to colonise areas other trees can’t.

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I’d highly recommend a daytrip to the Ironbark forests but if you can’t there are some fine Ironbark specimens in the median strip of Kerferd St. Good growing Ash

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QUIZ answers 1a – Jupiter 2a – Jerusalem 3a – Crush 4c – Agatha Christie 5b – Talc 6b – Tokyo 7d – Roger Bacon 8c – Mount Bogong 9c – Vostok, Antarctica (-89c) 10a – Yes (Once every 27.3 days) Scoring.

0–2. Struggle Street. Hmm, this wasn’t one of the most difficult quizzes.Perhaps if I included a few questions about reality cooking shows on television you might do better, but guess what? That’s not going to happen.

3-5. Bland Street. Well done, a performance of titanic proportions. Perhaps if your ship of knowledge avoided the rocks of uncertainty you might do better. Anyway, you’re still society’s measuring stick so your importance shouldn’t be underestimated. Your mediocre performance is necessary so that we can rate everybody else.

6-7. Above average (sort of). Give yourself a pat on the back. You have escaped the mire of ordinariness and proven that you are indeed destined for great things, so dare to dream, seize the moment, rise from the couch and fulfil your destiny! Or not, the choice is yours and it is rather cold outside.

8-9. Smarty Pants. If only you’d guessed right on those couple of tricky questions, then you’d be regarded as a genius. Unfortunately, true geniuses never have to guess so I guess that says it all.

10. Genius. I’m actually surprised that somebody of your towering intellect could be bothered doing this quiz. Most other geniuses are out saving the world and yet, here you are …. oh well, I suppose we should be grateful that you choose to live among us simple folk.

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THE GOOD LIFE I’ve been hand-rearing a couple of lambs. One of the lambs is an orphan, the other rejected by its mother. They are cute looking little beasts, Merino/Suffolk crosses with black markings on their heads and legs.

I’m going to give you the long version of how I came to be bottle feeding a couple of lambs.

I bought 50 pregnant Merino ewes which had been joined to a Suffolk ram.

As they are about 5 years old, there were many multiple births. One ewe died after giving birth. A lamb, one of twins to another ewe, also died.

Before deciding to bottle feed, I tried for some days to get the mother of the dead twin to adopt the orphan lamb. This only made things worse as my handling the lambs, as I got them to suckle on her, led to her rejecting her own surviving lamb as well as the orphan lamb. Enter my bottle feeding the two lambs.

If I am feeding the lambs while there are visitors about I usually offer for them to help.

People love it. Whether they are children or in their seventies, the sight of these lambs enthusiastically sucking on the bottle, their tails wagging in time to their mouths and the impatient butting of the bottle melts the heart of those watching or holding the bottles.

Because of people’s emotional responses to this experience, I could have given them away many times.

As humans, we seem to have a greater capacity than most species to have empathy for others who are not “our own”. Sheep, despite their strong herd instincts, just won’t allow a lamb which is not their own to suckle. But humans care for orphan children and adoption waiting lists are long.

They say that to feel pain says you are alive, but to feel another’s pain make you human.

Thinking about what makes us human can seem rather bleak in these times of indefinite

offshore detention and our government’s heartless response to refugees and asylum seekers. That we have so many people seeking refuge to begin with speaks of the terrifying violence, callousness and ignorance we are capable of. Samuel Veissière, writing in Psychology Today, says, “But there is also something deeply precious about our unique nature-nurture, and now more than ever, it is time to remember, honour, and summon that part of the human in each of us.”

He says, “Altruism, co-operation, and caring for the vulnerable is what made our species unique. It is empathy and co-operation, not self-interest and competition, that drove our physiological, cognitive, linguistic, cultural, social, and technological evolution.”

We wouldn’t be who we are without the help that we give and receive each day.

The saying that “it takes a village to raise a child” reflects our evolutionary history of collective childrearing, co-operative hunting and gathering, caring for our elders and the sick, and freely sharing information.

Raising weak, slow-maturing human infants requires immense amounts of collective effort and the free sharing of knowledge, attention, time, love, joy, and fun. This is a miracle that we need to repeat in each generation.

That each of us is able to walk, think, talk, imagine and navigate complex social worlds is a testament to this collective miracle. We owe this miracle to everyone alive today, and all that came before us. We could never be our own selves, without others.

Jesus said that it was our capacity to care for “the least of these”, the poor, the vulnerable, the broken, the orphan that marked us out as true Christians.

This is the gospel, and it’s good news.

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TATURA BOWLS CLUB A Tatura Bowls Club team comprising skipper John Attwood with grandson Ashley McDonell and father son combination Nick and Seth Tziros took out, for the second year running the "Finlay Rathjen" tournament held at Colbinabbin. The Attwood rink was the only 4 game winner for the day and in his acceptance speech John Attwood praised his team and commended SUDOKU No. 61 the Colbinabbin club on their wonderful lunch, afternoon tea and the hospitality provided to all the visiting and competing bowlers from the wide surrounding area.

Tatura Indoor bowls had their annual W J Williams Memorial Shield event played out in a round robin format with the winners being Keith Smith(S), Frances Britten and Lyn Nicholson. The memorial event was in honour of founding member and inaugural president W J (Jack) Williams who commenced indoor carpet bowls in Tatura in 1969. The shield has been regularly played since 1979 and is a most fitting testament to Jack Williams who worked tirelessly to establish the popular winter sport to be played indoors.

At an Association level this season Tatura Indoor carpet bowlers Freda Clement and Terry Gale won the Goulburn Valley Indoor Mixed Pairs event.

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MURCHISON HISTORICAL SOCIETY Impact of Covid-19 Restrictions for Murchison Heritage Centre The official directive in regard to COVID restrictions is that the Heritage Centre must remain closed both for groups and our regular Saturday morning opening times for the moment, as we are considered an indoor tourist venue. We will open just as soon as restrictions allow.

If you are cleaning out any cupboards, spare rooms or the shed during lockdown – keep in mind if you come across any photographs, documents or items of interest relating to the history of Murchison and district, we would love you to share them with us. They can by scanned for our archives and then returned to you. They don’t have to be from long ago as in the 1800’s or early 1900’s – remember: yesterday is history! Anything that is a record of a local event, a family, or a property is important to preserve.

Our volunteer cataloguing team would be particularly delighted to see documents or photos from industry and commerce including farming and interesting photos of the nineteen sixties, seventies and eighties would be great.

Enjoy these photographs from years gone by.

Kay Ball, President, Murchison & District Historical Society

Noorilim 1986

1987 - 50th Anniversary of the opening of the bridge at Murchison

1960 - Denny Lascelles December sales

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RODNEY CWA The June meeting for our senior members was held at the Middle Pub (after this article was written) and speaker Ray Fleming, a Tatura resident, spoke on his trip to Antarctica, which we are all looking forward to hearing about, our competition for this month – ‘Something depicting ice and/or snow’. The meeting was originally being held at the Murchison Museum but due to the lockdown had to be cancelled. There is also a $5.00 “lucky dip” with three mystery items in each parcel.

The CWA State Conference and AGM was to be held in Ballarat starting the day after the lockdown came in. Many members from all over the state had already arrived in Ballarat and other were on their way when the announcement came that the Conference like many other gatherings had to be cancelled. A tremendous amount of work had gone into organising the Conference, with accommodation bookings, organising the State Dinner, ticketing for each Conference session, sign in codes and all the other requirements needed during these difficult times. Due to venue constraints because of distancing the actual Conference was being held in a Pavilion at the Showgrounds, seating and tables, extra toilets all had to brought in. Members attending the Conference were advised to take a rug, beanie and gloves and scarf and thick coat to ward off the cold. This still did not daunt members with over 400 CWA ladies booking in to attend.

We have distributed many of the goods donated by a manufacturer in Melbourne to CWA (which included baby goods, toiletries, cleaning products, dental items) to ‘Cottage by the Sea’ in Queenscliff, The Marian Community and The Caroline Chisolm Society in Shepparton. Along with these goods knitted teddies, beanies, bed socks, children’s rugs, baby jackets and hats and singlets and machine sewn dolls all made by our members were gratefully received by these charities.

Our Junior CWA branch unfortunately missed their June meeting due

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The competition is to bring a hat or beanie. It can be handmade or one they have purchased.

For any information on our Rodney CWA branch please contact our Secretary Janette Mason on: 0408 194 638 as we welcome new members to join our happy branch.

Janice Barrette – Publicity Officer

APPLE BREAD PUDDING For anyone who likes Bread and Butter Custard, this is a variation that I find most pleasing. The bread cubes are best if dried out, so if you can’t leave them for a few hours they can be baked for 10 minutes or until they're dry but not toasted.

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Sauce: 50g Butter 1 Cup Cream 1 Cup Brown Sugar Method: Whisk Yoghurt, Milk, Eggs, 1 teaspoon Cinnamon, Nutmeg & 1/2 cup of sugar in large bowl.

Stir in Apples and gently fold in the Bread Cubes. Pour the mixture into a pan and sprinkle with a combination of Sugar and Cinnamon.

Bake until puffed and golden brown.

While that's cooking, make the sauce by stirring ingredients together in a saucepan, bring to the boil and continue stirring on low heat simmer until it thickens. Pour sauce over the baked pudding. (Nice with ice-cream added on top).

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CUPPA FOR CANCER Parkvilla recently held a ‘Cuppa for Cancer’ morning tea in support of research into ovarian cancer. Residents were asked to wear a decorated headscarf and there were some amazing creations.

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Monday : 8:30am – 4pm Tuesday: closed Wednesday: 8:30am – 4pm Thursday: closed Friday: 8:30am – 12noon From July Tatura Physiotherapy Clinic will be open the first Thursday evening of the month 5-8pm and closed on the Friday.

For an appointment phone 5824 2889

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AWARD FOR BRUCE McLEOD At the recent Lions 201V5 District Changeover held in Seymour, PDG Bruce McLeod was honoured to receive the "Harry Jenkins Fellow Award" on behalf of the Australian Lions Drug Awareness Foundation.

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TATURA RSL

PROBUS CLUB Our Club was lucky to have a meeting just before the lockdown. Nancye Brisbane was our Member Behind the Badge and Catherine Dooley was our Guest Speaker., speaking on Advanced Care for Adults, which is a programme she is running to inform adults how we can have a say in what medical treatment we want to have as we age and to give some direction to our families as to what our funeral desires are.

Nancye is our luncheon organiser this year

In the last edition of the Bulletin I spoke about the wearer of medals on ceremonial occasions.

On the left side of the wearer are medals earned by that wearer. On the right side of the wearer are those medals earned by relatives.

There are two membership Statuses whereby one can become an RSL member of Tatura RSL Sub Branch. A Veteran Status and an Affiliate Status. A Veteran being a past or present member of the Australian Defence Force and/or Allied Armed Forces.

A minimum of 6 months’ service is required.

The Veteran does not need to have seen active/ warlike service overseas to meet the definition.

Both full-time/regular and part-time/reserve falls within the criteria.

and her first lunch at Bill and Beats in Mooroopna was a great success with 19 members attending.

We are organising a trip to Eldorado on 17th June, so hopefully Covid won’t stop that going ahead.

New members are most welcome. Contact Wendy Wilson at 58243843 if you want more information.

Wendy Wilson.

RACQUETS OF FUN RETURNS Tatura Lawn Tennis Club In the 3rd school term this year the Tatura Lawn Tennis Club is planning to continue running the Racquets of Fun program aimed at females who would like to play or return to tennis.

This is a program funded by VicHealth which began at the end of 2019 and was suspended

An Affiliate status is available to relatives of a person who or was eligible to be a Service Member and is also available to members of the Emergency Services (Police, Fire Brigade, C.F.A., Ambulance and/or SES). Suffice to say if you are interested in following up this matter please make contact with a Tatura RSL member or come to our meetings at 1.30pm every 3rd Friday in the month, RSL rooms, Mechanics Hall, Civic Halls Complex, Hogan Street, Tatura.

because of COVID19 restrictions.

We would like as many women and girls as possible take participate in this free program.

If you are interested, please call our coach David Starling on 0427 004 457 to arrange to join in on the fun!

Lee Gardiner

The Tatura RSL are very appreciative to the Shepparton Council for partly financially supporting a proposal put forward to have a re-vamped entrance to Private Robert Mactier V.C Memorial Garden. Also some tidying up within that precinct. Works are anticipated to commence within a couple of months. Again thank you to Shepparton Council.

There is more to be done.

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MURCHISON PRIMARY SCHOOL At Murchison Primary School we love providing opportunities for student leadership.

Our students have excelled themselves so far this year. Each Tuesday and Thursday lunch times, groups of Year 6 students have led activities for the school. Archer and Tex ran an obstacle course recently which was very popular with students from all year levels.

Matilda, Indy, Caitlin and Zoe managed to squeeze in their netball activities before the lockdown started. We are looking forward to seeing what the other Year 6’s entertain us with!

During Education Week our Year 6 students chose, organised and then led activities for the school. They spent time preparing and then doing a ‘dry run’ to make sure they were ready to teach it to their group. What an effort Year 6’s – we are very proud of you!

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DHURRINGILE PRIMARY SCHOOL Thursday the 27th we headed over to Ardmona Primary School for an excursion to join in on part of their Education Week celebrations. We saw two performing artists visit, firstly performing ‘The slice of Vaudeville’ and second ‘Here we go, heave ho off we go pirate’. Students were able to engage and participate as a group and individually with the art performances, learning and having fun together.

Enrolments 2022 enrolments for Foundation students as well as enquiries for other year levels are currently being taken. Dhurringile PS doesn’t hold an open day; however, we invite potential families and the community to arrange a personal tour of the school during May. Please contact the school on 0418 383 064 to make a time.

Lisa Wilson Proud Principal @ Dhurringile PS

Lockdown 4.0 has sent us back to remote learning until Friday, the 4th May at this stage. The students have already adjusted back into remote learning well and are taking it in their strides. We have many excursions and learning activities booked for the remainder of this term and then next, and are looking forward to being able to get back to 1:1 learning in and outside of the classroom.

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SUMMER OLYMPICS WORD SEARCH Find and circle all of the hidden words about the Olympic Games.

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Damian DRUM MP

NATIONALS MEMBER FOR NICHOLLS

STANHOPE GETS NEW HEALTH HUB

Health services in and around Stanhope have been boosted following the recent opening of the new Stanhope Health building.

Made possible with $250,000 funding from the Federal Government’s Community Health and Hospital program, it will house permanent and visiting services from Campaspe Shire Maternal and Child Health Service, Kyabram Regional Clinic, and Kyabram District Health Service.

The new building boasts two modern consulting rooms, a treatment space, multipurpose community group room, reception and waiting areas, and other amenities – all supporting the delivery of high-quality primary healthcare to residents.

A further $1.7 million of Federal Government funding will go towards a dedicated education and training centre, which is currently in the planning phase at Kyabram District Health Service.

I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Scan the QR code to complete my Biggest Survey

SIR DOUG NICHOLLS

If, like me, you’re a fan of Australian rules football, you’d know the AFL recently held its Sir Doug Nicholls Round, which coincided with National Reconciliation Week.

Sir Doug, whom the Nicholls electorate I represent is named after (together with his wife Lady Gladys Nicholls), played football for Fitzroy before becoming a Pastor and pioneer for reconciliation in Australia. He later became the first Indigenous person to be Knighted.

I spoke in Parliament last week about Sir Doug’s important contribution to both sport and society.

I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

As your local representative in the Australian Parliament, I’m most effective when I have a clear understanding of what’s important to you.

I’m encouraging everyone to complete my ‘Biggest Survey’ to help me better understand your needs and priorities – it only takes 5-10 minutes.

You would have recently received the survey in your letterbox, which can be completed and returned to me via the accompanying reply-paid envelope. Alternatively, you can scan this QR code with your smartphone, which will allow you to complete the survey digitally.

BUDGET BENEFITS FOR NICHOLLS Further tax relief this year for 59,500 local taxpayers

$250 million for round six of the Building Better Regions Fund, which recently delivered $8.5 million to redevelop Shepparton’s Maude Street Mall and over $500,000 for the Cobram Community Cinema

Over 19,000 local businesses can benefit from investment incentives like the extension of the instant asset tax write-off

Investing in agriculture by strengthening biosecurity, extending opportunities to reward farmers for the stewardship of their land, growing the agricultural workforce, improving trade and market access, and, delivering the National Soils Strategy.

$130 million improve internet and phone connectivity in regional and rural communities like ours.

Additional round of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program - a $1 billion boost to regional Australia.

Contact my office for assistance with any Federal Government matters.

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