CFA COMPETITION WEEKEND

I made sure I attended the CFA competitions this weekend and was extremely pleased I did. This was held at the Tatura Racecourse and I found it most interesting to see the types of training they do.

Speaking to one of our locals, Phil, who joined the Tatura CFA at the age of 13, he explained the details of what goes into organising such a weekend. There were twenty events throughout the two days and a tremendous amount of work goes into the preparation for them. The pulling of old fashioned carts was very interesting to watch, as well as the competitors having to lift the huge ladder and holding it in place while their colleague ran up it, complete with hose, to spray water from the top of the tower.

The speed of all events showed how fit both young and older members are, and they certainly put on a good show for spectators. Apparently, Tatura did quite well and set two new records. Well done! Details of the Tatura Seniors were:

7 x 1st place, including 2 new records!

2 x 3rd

1 x 4th

5th in the Ladies Aggregate

1st in the B Section Aggregate

3rd in the Grand Aggregate

Competitors, judges, officials, time-keepers, catering staff and Tatura Brigade all did a marvellous job to have made the weekend such a great success.

- Janice Dreyer

Murchison Primary School

Murchison Primary School’s 150th celebration is on again and let’s hope it’s third time lucky. It will take place on Saturday, April 1. There will be food and drinks, games and entertainment and a chance to look back through photos and other memorabilia. We are excited to invite the community to this long awaited event.

We will be looking for volunteers to help out on the day so please contact the school if you would like to be involved.

We recently had our Welcome BBQ at school. It was a great success with most families of the school attending; checking out classrooms, meeting teachers and having a BBQ sausage. Chappy, our school chaplain, once again brought his BBQ and cooked the sausages and onion beautifully for us – thank you!

Tatura Lions Club

Tatura Lions Club are proud to introduce our newest Member, Tony Donoghue who was inducted into the Club by President Helen Hoskin. Welcome Tony hope you enjoy your time with us!

Fireworks Display

For the residents and families of Moyola Lodge there will be an old fashioned fireworks display held on the oval behind the Sacred Heart school in Hunter St on April 18th 2023 at 6.15 pm.

This display is being presented by Mr Sky Candy (Shane Armstrong) from Kyabram who is a qualified pyro technician. All planning and associated notifications have been lodged so this is a legal display. If you live in the area you are welcome to enjoy the show.

A gold coin donation is very welcome for the evening.

Remember to keep your animals and pets safe at this time.

Merrigum Historical Society

25th Annual Heritage Day

The Merrigum Historical Society will be holding their 25th Annual Heritage Day on Sunday 2nd April from 10am to 3pm. This popular event features demonstrations of pioneering skills and crafts. The Merrigum Historical Society consists of a small committee that works hard to provide an excellent range of displays, complemented by collectables and other exhibits.

The emphasis is on operating rather than static displays on the farm front, visitors can watch hay-baling with a 1940s stationary baler, milkseparating, butter-churning and more.

On the household side, ladies will be showing the effort that went into the washing and ironing of clothes when using a washboard and stove-heated flat irons. Visitors may also see sewing carried out on a treadle machine. Vintage engines will be in action, woodturning and hopefully some Damper can also be sampled.

A wide range of exhibits and collectables will be on display including a collection of Model Paddle Steamers. Homemade cakes, biscuits, slices, etc will be for purchase at the Museum’s General Store and a B.B.Q lunch is on offer. Further information or if you are interested in joining the volunteering committee of the Historical Society phone Flo on 58552330

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.

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3. In what year was the first satellite, Sputnik, launched?

4. What is cynophobia?

5. What is the national animal / bird of Germany?

6. Who named the Pacific Ocean?

7. The unicorn is the national animal of which country?

8. Who was the first European to discover Lake Eyre?

9. How many teeth does a healthy adult human have?

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