ANZAC DAY 2025
See page 2 for article. Pictures Courtesy Kaye Watson
Tatura ANZAC Day commemoration Services were again well patronised by our community. The Dawn service at 6am attracted a gathering of approximately 300 people. All were welcomed and addressed by Tatura RSL President and Veteran Mr. Rod Schubert. Traditions, protocols and formalities were adhered to in the commemoration service in which many Tatura RSL members took part. The Anzac Spirit was recited, followed by the laying of wreaths. Rod. also spoke of the WW1 conflict where the original name, the ‘ANZAC’ described men and women of great character, resilience, selflessness, perseverance and courage, with the ability to allow a fair go for all. Flanders Fields was recited, The Lord’s Prayer, the Ode, the Last Post, a minute’s silence followed by Rouse and the National Anthem. All were thanked for their attendance and the dawn commemoration service concluded.
An egg and bacon sandwich was then offered compliments of the RSL and prepared by Tatura Lions Club, with a cup of coffee or tea. The breakfast is commonly referred to as a ‘Gunfire’ breakfast.
For the Main service, those wishing to take part in the march assembled at Stuart Mock Place and at 10:45am the march commenced, led by a Victoria Police vehicle along Hogan Street, followed by the Scotch Band, Cadet flag bearers, RSL members, CFA, SES, Ambos, TFNC, Scouts, Guides and Sacred Heart PS and Tatura PS pupils with their teachers and assistants. The march proceeded past the Saluting Base and onto the Pt Robert Mactier V.C. Memorial Gardens. At 11am. Vice President and affiliate Garth McMahon,
Tatura
the MC for the day, welcomed approximately 500 people including school children. This Anzac Day was the 110 th anniversary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand Troops at Gallipoli. The mounting of the Honour Guard (Catafalque Party) took place, followed by the laying of wreaths. This year, more wreaths than ever were laid to honour the fallen. Again many RSL members took part in this service where a repeat of traditions, protocols and formalities were again followed.
A guest speaker from Shepparton RSL, Vietnam Veteran Mr Stan Whitford, addressed the Commemoration Service. Mr. Whitford is the 3rd generation in a family of Veterans who have served.
He spoke of many encounters he was involved in and the great admiration and appreciation he had for the RAAF, in their back up and assistance for the on-ground troops. A ‘Mates’ poem written by Duncan Butler who enlisted in WW2 and was later captured and spent three and a half years as a prisoner working on the treacherous Burma Railway, was recited. At the conclusion, all were thanked for their attendance and with invited guests, RSL members adjourned to the Club Rooms, for a light lunch and cuppa.
The Tatura RSL thanks all those who participated and assisted in the commemoration services, including Tatura RSL members, Tatura Police, the 38 unit Army Cadets, bugler Sarah Clack, G.V Pipes and Drums, guest speaker Veteran Stan Whitford, .Denise Robertson’s vocals on ‘We are Australian’, and the ‘Anthems,’ Cathy Turnbull leading ‘The Lord’s Prayer’, George Ferguson operating the audio, the Lions Club, and all those who
donated to the Veterans’ Donation Welfare tin, to those who took part in the march and to the Tatura Community for their attendance. Late in the evening, President Rod Schubert, in company with RSL members, conducted an Anzac Day service at Tatura Park football ground prior to the game between Tatura and the Shepparton Swans. Tatura RSL thanks the Tatura Football Club for that opportunity, along with the consideration and respect shown to our RSL membership, on this very important commemoration day. The finger foods provided at the Ballantyne Centre for our members was much appreciated. The football game also provided an opportunity to witness the newly installed lights in action which will be of great benefit to sports being played at night.
Tatura RSL is embarking on a project in conjunction with the Tatura Cemetery Trust, to recognise veterans interred in the Tatura Cemetery. This project involves the gluing of a square metal tube at the side of the headstone, thus allowing an Australian flag being placed therein. This Australian flag placement would take place for an approximate one month duration over the commemoration of Anzac Day and Remembrance Day periods after which the flags would be removed. This program has the support of the Cemetery Trust. To allow this program to take place I would ask any relative of a deceased veteran to sign a permission form which can be obtained from Mal Watts, who can be contacted on 043 8678 025.
Lest we forget.
- Mal Watts, Tatura RSL member
TATURA GARDEN CLUB
The Garden Walk in Kialla on April 12 was fantastic, with Pauline specialising in Salvias and the garden having no lawn. Pauline and her family were very generous in providing afternoon tea. Incredibly artistic family, with Pauline also being a landscape painter, and her daughter creating floral cards. A number of members purchased these cards and an order for Salvias was placed. A gift and card had been presented to Pauline at the time of the garden walk. Thanks were expressed to Heather for organising such a fabulous garden walk.
Gillian Chadwick reported on the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. She entertained us with photos of the amazing garden displays.
Competition Table results with Sharon O’Connell:Best Bloom: Cheryl Miller, 2nd Gillian Chadwick/Beatrice Greaves; Perennial: Edie Bradbury, 2nd Beatice; Spike/Truss: Cheryl, 2nd Beatrice; Cut of shrub or tree in flower: Lynda Miller, 2nd Beatrice; Foliage: Glenys Stockdale, 2nd Beatrice; Cut native in flower: Glenys, 2nd Cheryl
Produce: Sarah Tee, 2nd Beatrice; Special Class: Lynda, 2nd Beatrice.
The Raffle winner was Edie Bradbury.
If you have a wasp problem in your backyard, it can be a good idea to plant wasp repellent plants. This simple but effective method helps keep these pests at bay while also adding spectacular colour to your yard. Their strong fragrance is effective in deterring these insects. Here are 10 such plants: Wormwood, Mint, Thyme, French and American marigolds, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lemongrass, Basil. Pennyroyal, Citronella. The Tatura Garden Club meets at the Tatura Community House on the 3rd Monday each month; the next meeting will be on Monday May 19 at 7 pm. Visitors are welcome to attend.
Contacts:
Gillian Chadwick (Pres) 0438 059 849 and Susan Mallon (Sec) 0412 321 910
- Beatrice Greaves, Publicity
GOULBURN VALLEY TREE GROUP
Animals, insects and plants all play an important role in our lives and some of these were represented at Goulburn Valley Tree Group’s Native Nursery on Saturday morning May 3.
The crowd was astounded by Clancy Lester, the native bee man, who gave a very informative presentation on the important part these little bees play in our gardens, paddocks and bushland. Clancy is a passionate young man with endless enthusiasm to educate us.
Kirsty Ramadan from Bohollow Wildlife Rescue discussed the importance of retaining and replanting our spaces with native vegetation to improve biodiversity for the survival of our declining numbers of precious native animals. Even a simple ground level water feature with a branch entry will help our wildlife in dry times.
She showed us a range of pythons, lizards and a very cute betong.
John Laing showed us his spiders, stick insects and many other creatures that rely on a range of native habitat for their survival.
Kylie Hoskin from COGS discussed the importance of retaining and planting our own indigenous species in our environment as these plants are the best providers of food and homes for our birds and other creatures. Our own local species are adapted to cope with our soils and weather as they are the original plants growing here before white settlement. Many browsed, purchased plants, learnt from our visiting experts and enjoyed free morning tea as well as a sausage sizzle on a glorious sunny morning.
Don’t miss our very popular Backyard Biodiversity Day next year. Remember we are currently open for native plant sales every Saturday and Tuesday mornings at 6 Kerferd Street Tatura.
Happy planting!
- Deb Lynch
COUNCIL NOTICES
Kindergarten: Parents, guardians and carers can register their three- and four-year-old children for 2026 kindergarten online via Council’s website. Registrations are now open and need to be submitted by Friday 8 August 2025 by completing the online forms.
For more information on kindergarten registrations and to register your child, visit Council’s website at https://greatershepparton.com.au/kindergarten-enrolment-information or contact Council on (03) 5832 9700
Resource Recovery Centres: Greater Shepparton City Council is seeking community feedback on its Resource Recovery Centres to better understand how residents use the sites.
A survey has been established on Council’s Shaping Greater Shepp website to collect this information, with residents able to have their say from now until midnight on Friday 30 May: https://shaping.greatershepparton.com.au/resource-recovery
Customer Service Outreach Program
Greater Shepparton City Council is continuing its Customer Service Outreach Program in partnership with Tatura Community House. We understand that not everyone can easily visit our central offices, so we are bringing our services closer to you.
Council’s Customer Service team will be available on-site to assist residents with Council-related enquiries, take payments, and log service requests – meaning no need to travel to the main offices.
This initiative aims to strengthen communication, address community concerns, and improve service delivery for local residents.
Location: Tatura Community House, 12-16 Casey Street, Tatura
Dates: Wednesday 4 June 2025
Wednesday 18 June 2025
Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm
ROTARY CLUB OF
The Rotary Club of Tatura recently held their yearly Changeover
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, I am sure you will all join Rotary with a big thank you to her.
Dreaming by Carmel Robertson
MURCHISON DAWN SERVICE WELL ATTENDED
The dawn service held in the Murchison River Bank Gardens always has a special ambience, and this year was no exception with the involvement of our local school students.
Milder weather than for some past dawn services was easy to take this year, and the crowd numbered approximately 250. The first dawn service I attended in Murchison was in 1994 and a photograph of that occasion shows 18 people present – what a change! The numbers have been steadily increasing and parents with their children are coming in greater numbers. One year there were 300 people present which is impressive as the population of Murchison at that time was around 700.
At the Anzac Dawn Service this year, Glen Thomas Murchison RSL member was MC and did a great job - keeping things flowing nicely. The Primary School Captains, Esther Ewart and Macy Harrap, each told us the story of local boys who enlisted during World War 2 and presented their essays very well. Amber McNally, spoke about winning the inaugural scholarship in 2024 when she was in year 11 to walk the Kokoda Trail. This was awarded via local MP Annabelle Cleeland’s office and Amber related the impact this experience has had on her. It was wonderfully expressed. The lighted candles representing those who enlisted from Murchison, always make an impressive sight. Many local organisations, businesses, sporting clubs and individuals placed beautiful flowers on the War Memorial in the gardens during the service.
After the formalities, the crowd adjourned to the Community Centre where breakfast was provided by members of the Men’s Shed. A special feature this year was to be able to view the von Gruenewaldt murals from WW2 Prisoner of War Camp 13 that are now hanging throughout the Community Centre.
- Kay Ball, Murchison & District Historical Society
RODNEY BRANCH CWA
At our April meeting discussions were held on the nominations for the Thanksgiving Fund for CWA Statewide for 2026. The Leila Rose Foundation, which supports families of children with rare childhood cancers for which there is no Government funding was selected. Branches over the next 12 months will help raise funds for this worthy organisation.
Best bloom was won by Janice Barrette and poem by Lynda Dellar. Lynda also provided our members with a delicious homemade afternoon tea to follow our meeting.
The State Conference will be held in Shepparton on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 May at the McIntosh Centre, Shepparton Showgrounds, with the Conference Dinner on Friday night at MOVE (cost of ticket includes entry to the Loel Thomson Costume collection). The Conference is a great chance for Goulburn Valley CWA members to learn about the workings of CWA at State level and to make new friends from CWA branches from all over the State.
Members Melvie Darby and Bev McMahon represented Rodney Branch at the Anzac Day Service in Tatura and laid a wreath in memory of the fallen.
Our catering for lunch for the 38 members of the Porche Car Club was very successful and held in The Olive and Vine, such a great venue. The lunch which included homemade sausage rolls, muffins, sandwiches, sponges and slices went down very well with the Car Club members.
Our Welfare Officer Lorraine Secomb has sorted out boxes of many beanies, teddies and other knitted items and toiletries to be donated to local charities.
The Rodney Junior Branch girls completed the felt rabbits started at their April meeting and then made key rings for their Mothers or Grandmothers for Mother’s Day. A very busy night for our Senior helpers. Membership of our Junior branch is growing and interested parents can contact our Junior Co-ordinator Lyn Trezise on 0409 956 189 or lynette.trezise@ live.com for information about our Junior branch.
- Janice Barrette – Publicity Officer
Porche Car Club lunch workers
Melvie Darby and Bev McMahon, Anzac Day
MURCHISON MARKET
On Saturday 26 July at the Murchison Community Hall (10 Watson Street) a market will be held from 9am to 1pm, with plenty for everyone. The Murchison Community Indoor Market will make an excellent addition to your family calendar!
You can expect a variety of 20+ local stalls offering homewares, children’s clothes and toys, plants and pottery, plus much more on offer for you to explore.
While you browse the Ludlow Twins will sing some beautiful tunes, and the little ones can do some free craft and sensory play activities run by Krystal from Sunshine Street Kids. Please bring some loose change to throw in for our lovely singers, who are donating their time for the event.
When you and the kids are peckish we’ll have a sausage sizzle, coffee van, fairy floss, snow cones and scrumptious baked goods to choose from (Cakery Bakery’s stall comes highly recommended).
It will be a fantastic day out for the whole family! We hope you can make it to this wonderful community event.
Amber McNally
Candles in the gardens
Flower tributes on the monument
TATURA PRIMARY SCHOOL
The school celebrated the end of Term 1 with the Foodbank Food Fight Colour Run. Everyone was involved - including our wonderful family members who enjoyed throwing the “fruit” (not real fruit), spraying, sliming and colour bombing our students as they ran around the track! The dunk tank was also popular and our teachers and parents who took part were heroes! Thanks to Mr Argus, Mrs Argus, Mr Nihill, Mrs Wangeman, Mr Wilkie and Mrs Hall. I was grateful that Ms Ritchie was up to the challenge, when she joined me to be slimed by our top fundraisers. Didn’t we have fun and don’t we look great in purple slime!!
Speaking of fundraising, we reached a grand total of $6551.50. What a great effort. This money goes to Foodbank and we were pleased to support them as they support us with our Friday Breakfast Club.
After experiencing the exhilaration of the Gaga Ball Pit at various school camps, students are thrilled to have their very own pit at school. It was purchased with funds raised over the past year and was ready to use on day one this term. See photos below in case you have never heard of a Gaga Ball Pit before. The children are loving it and it’s always the centre of attention at recess and lunchtimes.
Term 2 has now started and we have enjoyed a get-together with our new Koorie Education Support Officer (KESO), Linda Miller. Those who were able to attend the first of our ‘campfire conversations’ had a very relaxing and informative time. We look forward to more interactions with Linda and our Koorie community.
On ANZAC Day I was honoured to join our students who marched proudly down Hogan Street in the annual ANZAC Day Parade. They carried our wreath and the famous Soldier Teddy with them. At the ceremony, two of our student leaders, Lola and Lilly, placed the wreath at the memorial and did us all proud. Thank you to the families who took part in the special day.
We celebrated our annual Mother’s Day Breakfast on 9 May. Many Mums and special family members came along for the 8am brekky followed by assembly at the special time of 9am. We hope everyone had a great Mother’s Day on the Sunday. This is my last Bulletin article for a long time. I will be on long service leave for the rest of the year. I am pleased that Mr Billy Barnes, from Kyabram, is stepping into the role. He has already met many of our school community and is looking forward to being here. I wish Billy, the staff, students and families all the best for 2025. This is an opportune time for me to take leave as the school is fully staffed, the year has started smoothly, there are many terrific plans in place to further the professional development of the staff, the families are well-connected, the buildings and grounds are in great shape and the children bounce into school each morning with smiles on their faces and they are ready to learn. For me, I have a few plans, and I know that I will enjoy spending more time with my gorgeous grandson, Zain. I want to thank everyone for their well-wishes and can’t wait to catch up with each and every one of you again before too long.
- Susanne Gill
LOVE AND MARRIAGE
We can sometimes find an element of truth in the words of famous writers, although more often the element is tinged with irony and sarcasm. Here are a few pithy sayings from the intellectual elite regarding love and marriage that you main glean a little pleasure from. It probably says more about their lives than the lives of the general public. Love.
Love: a mutual misunderstanding – Oscar Wilde
Where does one look to find eternal love? The English ladies’ tennis scoreboard would be an obvious start – Humphrey Littelton
One should always be in love. That is the reason one should never marry – Oscar Wilde
All my life affection has been showered on me, and every step forward I have made has been in spite of it – George Bernard Shaw
Men love women, women love children, children love hamsters, hamsters don’t love anybody – Alice Ellis
There is nothing in the world like the devotion of a married woman. It is a thing no married man knows anything about – Oscar Wilde
It is a curious thought, but it is only when you see people looking ridiculous that you realise how much you love them – Agatha Christie Marriage
Damnit, it’s your duty to get married. You can’t always be living for pleasure – Oscar Wilde
Marriage is popular becomes it combines the maximum of temptation with the maximum of opportunity – George Bernard Shaw
Marriage is like the witness protection program: you get all new clothes, you live in the suburbs and you’re not allowed to see your friends anymore – Jeremy Hardy
A lady’s imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony in a moment – Jane Austen
No man ever saw a man he would be willing to marry if he were a woman – George Gibbs
A bride’s attitude towards her betrothed can be summed up in three words: Aisle. Altar. Hymn – Frank Muir
We were happily married for eight months. Unfortunately, we were married for four years – Nick Faldo
A loving wife is better than making 50 at cricket or even 99; beyond that I will not go – Sir James Barrie
The concept of two people living together for 25 years without a serious dispute suggests a lack of spirit only to be admired in sheep – A. P. Herbert
The extreme penalty for bigamy? Two mothers-in-law – Lord Chief Justice Russell
English law prohibits a man from marrying his mother-in-law. This is a perfect example of totally unnecessary legislation – Clement Freud
KYABRAM TOWN HALL GALLERY
There are two exhibitions at the Kyabram Town Hall Gallery from 2 June to 31 July. Raymond Hill, a Kialla West based plein-air painter, is exhibiting, with an official opening on Saturday 7 June at 2pm. Margaret McDonald’s exhibition Connected but Different is a collection of recently finished quilts (mostly since 2018) with the addition of a few favourites. The collection represents the different styles of quilts that Margaret creates. Her quilts are connected by traditional techniques and block designs/repeats but are often very different in scale and colour. Her ongoing search for the achievement of luminosity in fabric choices is supported by fabrics in every possible colour, tint and tone.
- Anne Churches
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Raymond Hill Painting
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Boy Injured
Paul, the six-year-old son of Brian and Elaine Moroney of Murton Rd Tatura, suffered a fractured skull when involved in an accident with an SEC truck. He was crossing Hogan St to his parents’ car when struck. Paul was admitted to Mooroopna Hospital. His condition was reported on Monday to be slightly improved and that no brain damage is anticipated.
President Retires
Mr Clive Brown has retired from the office of President of the Toolamba Memorial Hall committee after twelve years in the chair. At the annual meeting tributes were paid to his leadership and he was thanked for his long period of service. Mr Les Leaf was elected to the chair.
Truly a Small World
Surprise, surprise for Nita Gross when assisting husband Vic at Diggers Day bowls last Saturday. Nita was recording names when four Horsham bowlers approached her. First gave his name as Pat Kerrins - Nita said, “we have a Pat Kerrins in Tatura”, Pat simply replied “I’m his uncle” Nita again raised her head when the next person said his same was Gross. ”So is mine”, she said. “It’s a most uncommon surname in this part of the world”. The third person mentioned the Wimmera district from whence he came, and Nita enquired if he knew her brother. Not only was her brother very well known to him, but they obviously shared friendships with countless people in that area. Names flowed on and on.
Tributes Paid to Sister Woodman
Many members of the congregation of the Sisters of Mercy travelled long distances to join present Community of Sisters and parishioners to pay tribute to Sister Mary Agatha, who died on May 10, by attending her mass and funeral. Among the congregation were many of her past pupils and over one hundred Sisters. Sister had been a member of the Tatura Community since 1918 and for many years was in charge of the primary school.
Young Farmers Off To Fiji
Young farmers are on the move again. Six members of the Tatura club will be leaving on Saturday for a two-week study tour of Fiji and one member will be spending a fortnight in the Philippines. The girls are Beryl Brown, Joy McLean, Gaylene Maskell, Jeanette McDonald, Julie Peacoulakis and Glenda Dunlop who are going to Fiji. Keren McLaren is heading for the Philipinnes.
Holiday
Miss Delre Rose of Ponting St Tatura is enjoying a five week holiday of New Zealand. She is travelling with friends from Mooroopna and both islands are on their itinerary.
Happy Occasion
Greenacres, the Harston property of Mr Ray and Mrs Olive Stammers was the venue for a happy celebration when seventy-five guests gathered to honour their son Philip on his 21st birthday. Philip is at Melbourne University where he is doing 4th year Veterinary Science, and the guest included fellow students and former boarder friends from Scotch College. Many travelled long distances, including those from the Western District together with local friends and relatives to honour the occasion.
Price Check
Big Star Ranson Self Service, 112 Hogan St Tatura Official Opening Monday May 12 with extra specials plus novelty gifts for the children; balloons, hats etc.
Unbeatable weekly specials at low shelf prices; Adams Pies or Pasties 19c, John Bull Oats 45c, Sorbent Toilet Rolls Twin 39c, Steggles Chicken No 14 $1.99, Osram Globes 75s or 100s for 35c, Brentwood Orange Juice 2 litre for 63c.
Births
Rosemary and Ross Hepworth proudly announce the arrival of a girl, Sonia, on May 19 at GVBH, Shepparton. Thanks to Dr Sterling and staff. Hustler
If Jim Curtis could ‘hustle up’ votes as he ‘hustled up’ bowlers in the first Lions Club bowling tourney at Hill Top, he would win a seat in Parliament. The entry of 104 bowlers was only one rink short of the full capacity of the two greens. Jim personally contacted a high percentage of the competitors.
Mrs Lally New Hill Top Bowls President
Mrs Mary Lally was elected president of the Hill Top Bowls associates at the annual meeting on May 12. Mrs Maimie Ferguson (Secretary) and Mrs Olive Stammers (Treasurer) will continue in their leading roles. The retiring president, Mrs Ann Clement, refused nomination. She explained that her decision to continue her profession as a teacher made it impossible to do justice to the office.
Bulldogs Go Down Again
Tatura last Saturday suffered another defeat, this time at the hands of Echuca. Once again, the Bulldogs were unable to match the opposition because of deficiencies in several positions.
Final score Echuca 18-21 (129) def Tatura 10-11 (71). Goal kickers: J Greenwood 3, K Elborough 2, F McMahon 2, R Stammers, T Tamburro, R Brusso.
Best: R Crosby, S Cohen, J Greenwood, F McMahon, R Stammers, C Saunders.
COOMA RECREATION RESERVE FRANK LEYDEN
The Cooma Recreation Reserve Committee has presented Frank Leyden with an award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the Cooma recreation reserve.
Frank joined the committee in 1982. In his 42 years of continuous service to the Cooma Recreation Reserve Committee Frank has made a huge contribution to the smooth running and management of the Cooma Recreation Reserve.
Frank took on the role of secretary in 1984 and again was elected in 1987 until the year 2000. (14 years as secretary.) As a farmer living close to Cooma, he was ever ready to volunteer his tractor and farm machinery to top dress the ovals, sow the ovals, spread gravel on the internal roads and grade them, remove fallen branches and repair fences. There was never a task too big or too small that Frank would not volunteer to help with - often with an improved method for completion.
Frank has also completed over 50 years voluntary service to the Cooma Fire Brigade as an active member and secretary. He is also a member of the Tatura Tree Group and a long-standing life member and volunteer of the Merrigum Football Club.
- Alex Ranson
Frank has made a huge contribution to the Cooma community and beyond, and the wider community is much richer for Frank’s contributions.
President Stuart Burt presenting Frank with his award
CWA HARSTON BRANCH
CWA Harston Branch held their monthly meeting on 12 May 2025. We were small in numbers, yet we covered so much in regards to the upcoming CWA State AGM and Conference to take place on 30 and 31 May at the Shepparton McIntosh Centre. Donations of 1 kilogram bags of rice will be collected at the Conference for the local ‘Food Share’. In the branch competitions we conduct at each meeting the best bloom went to Mrs Marilyn Pell, 2 nd place was Mrs Margaret Chance and 3rd was Mrs Freda Clement, although every flower looked like a winner to me. The syllabus competition was the ‘Prettiest Button’ the first place went to Mrs Lucy Harper, 2nd place Mrs Josie Watson and third place Mrs Freda Clement.
Mrs Margaret Chance came loaded with bunches of chrysanthemums to present for Mother’s Day.
The trading table is always full of homemade goods, for the members to purchase at a small cost, as there was an amateur bowls tournament being held, we ended our meeting quickly to not infringe upon their lunch, although their BBQ smelt so inviting. On another note, the bindii pickles were something terrible to dodge on the grass towards the entrance/exit. One older member’s assistance walker had its wheels covered in those horrid prickles, and her husband was less than impressed.
The monthly competition for Monday 9 June (Kings Birthday Weekend) is a “Souvenir Teaspoon”.
Personally, along with all the farmers, I’m hoping and praying for rain, as its desperately needed. In CWA Friendship
- Mrs Marilyn Pell, Harston Branch
DHURRINGILE TENNIS PLAYERS. AND THE JOURNEY.
Recently some former Dhurringile tennis players caught up for a long lunch and chat about times passed, and their premiership win 50 years ago.
Back in the early 1970s, after years of Dhurringile tennis club being in recess and the old courts in desperate need of replacement, it was decided with the influx of new arrivals to the area, that it would be great to get the club up and running again, but a new location was required.
Mr & Mrs Alex Bunn kindly donated land joining the school in Langham Rd, the community rallied and raised money to lay 2 cement courts, and later 2 more were laid, and a new Community Centre built.
One senior team was entered in the then Tatura & District Tennis Assoc. for the 1974-75 season. It was a great Association, with Tatura having many teams and grades, Rushworth was quite a big club, followed by Murchison, Toolamba, Tatura East, Ardmona, NW Mooroopna, Burnside, Harston and Dhurringile. Sadly, many of those clubs no
TATURA FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB DONATION
As part of the ongoing provision of an annual donation to a Tatura District volunteer group after the completion of International Dairy Week, the Tatura Football Netball Club have nominated $1000 to be provided to the Tatura Bulletin.
The Tatura Bulletin has been going for over 40 years and is compiled totally by volunteers. Over 3,100 copies are delivered free of charge to all homes in Tatura and Toolamba. It is also available for pick up in Murchison, Merrigum, Ardmona and Byrneside.
The Bulletin is funded by advertisers and donations. The cost of advertising has not increased since 2016 although operating costs have risen in that time.
Costs to produce the Bulletin include computer costs, printing, telephone, postage and office supplies which have all increased over the years.
- Daryl Eaton, TFNC IDW Coordinator
longer exist.
Dhurringile had a wonderful season and won the premiership defeating “Darky Trevaskis’s” Toolamba team.
That was 50 years ago, and fortunately all members of that winning team are still alive. That was the first of many premierships Dhurringile was fortunate enough to win.
After the Tatura & District Assoc., dissolved, some Clubs joined the Greater Goulburn Association, but Dhurringile joined the Kyabram & District Assoc. It is interesting to note, that in their first year (1996) Dhurringile won their premiership, defeating St Augustines. Team members were Frank Niglia, Bill Harrison, Mark Brisbane, Melvie Darby, and Carole and Raelene Brisbane. Again, the first of many wins in that Association. Dhurringile has wonderful tennis facilities but unfortunately haven’t been able to field a team for a couple of years now, and without a local school operating, things don’t look like improving.
- Melvie Darby
Former Dhurringile Tennis Players
TFNC IDW Coordinator Daryl Eaton presenting the donation to the Chairman of the Bulletin volunteer committee Mike Morris
TATURA PROBUS CLUB
Tatura Probus Club held their monthly meeting at the Community Centre on Thursday 24 April. Following the meeting proceedings, was an interesting guest speaker, Olwyn Graham.
The informative presentation detailed Olwyn’s outback adventure which took her to the Northern Territory’s Arnhem Land and surroundings. Club members viewed Olwyn’s amazing images of the indigenous cultural art accompanied by her detailed description of her experience with the Outback Spirit travel company. Thoroughly enjoyed by all in attendance.
- Edith Bradbury
TATURA BOWLS CLUB NEWS
On Monday 5 May as the community recovered from the hype, drama and excitement (?) of the Federal Election and the dust began to settle, a group of people gathered at the Tatura Bowls Club for their AGM and election of the 20252026 Board of Directors.
The 2024-2025 Club President, Keith Smith welcomed club members to the AGM meeting and thanked everyone for their support and efforts over the last two years.
This happy group pictured below were nominated, seconded and either declared as ‘elected unopposed’ or won a position on the Board through a ballot process. The new President of the Club Nick Boyd, the Treasurer Kirsten Crilly and Secretary Bec Martino were all elected unopposed. Nick was very happy and humbled to accept his new position, saying it was an honour and that he hoped to grow and improve the club by attracting new members. The outgoing President Keith Smith was also thanked by Nick Boyd for his efforts and work at the Club.
The other members of the Board were nominated and won their place through a ballot. They included Phil Boyd, Jason Carter, Mitch Reeves and Keith Smith. The Club Board meets once per month.
There are many other jobs and positions in a Bowls Club. Probably the most puzzling to an outsider’s eye are the ‘Handicapper’ and ‘Scratch Master’. Phil Boyd and Nick Tziros have taken those positions again. It was pleasing that all the other positions were filled too. These included the Weekend Tournament Secretary (Phil Boyd), Match Committee (Charlie Lawson, Keith Smith, John Crilly), Greens Director (Jason Carter), 60 and Over Representatives (Doug Tuhan, Terry Macrow), Welfare Officer (Fay Attwood), Delegates to the GVBD (Phil Boyd, Jocelyn Macrow) and Publicity (Bec Martino, Jocelyn Macrow).
After the AGM’s formal business, there was a general meeting where a number of important issues were discussed. The new Board and Club Members hope it will be a successful year for the various bowls in the midweek and weekend pennant competitions. It is also hoped there will be improvements to the club facilities with an all-out effort endeavouring to get a disability toilet designed, costed, funded, built and completed. This facility is urgently required by the Club.
- Jocelyn Macrow
Tatura Bowls Club 2025-6 Board of Directors
GREATER SHEPPARTON CULTURAL HERITAGE AWARDS
Greater Shepparton City Council and the Greater Shepparton Heritage Advisory Committee announced the winners of the 2025 Cultural Heritage Awards at a ceremony in Shepparton on Saturday 10 May.
Winners were announced in five categories, with the biennial awards recognising contributions to cultural heritage conservation, research, education, promotion, interpretation, training and awareness-raising.
To find out more about the Greater Shepparton Cultural Heritage Awards, visit Council’s website https://greatershepparton.com.au/community/ neighbourhoods/awards/cultural-heritageawards
Maintenance of a Heritage Place
Winner: Maintenance and restoration of family histories, documents and architects plans of Mooroopna Base Hospital and numismatics (badges) - Historical Society of Mooroopna Inc.
The Mooroopna Historical Society was given the award for their custodial care of an extensive and significant collection. Their collection is diverse and includes rare medical items, including surgical equipment, furniture and uniforms, local family histories, documents, original plans of the former Mooroopna Base Hospital and a numismatic collection (badges). The flood event of 2022 has certainly tested their capacity. Of note is the professional approach taken when it came to the drying of the large numbers of paper files and family histories which were damaged by the flood waters. Through their professionalism, these have been saved and restored.
Best Research Publication or Manuscript Winner: From Adversity to ProsperityDecades of Change in the Katandra District 1930-1960 - Katandra & District History Group Inc.
This is the second volume of a history of the Katandra district. The historical material covers the history and development of the district from the 1930s to the 1950s and is an important record as it provides an understanding of how Katandra district has developed into a contemporary regional settlement. The information is brought to life with many carefully recorded reminiscences, and this combined with a well thought out synthesis of the historical material, maps and photos, provides an interesting read as well as a factual document.
Other Publication
Winner: The Tiger has many lives - Pamela Wells.
This is a well-written and very accessible biography of a remarkable achiever and contributor, who began and concluded his life in the Tatura/Rushworth area. His courage, initiative and resilience in the face of brutality and extremity are written in a matter-offact manner that is powerful. His childhood
fascination with scientific experimentation is also wonderfully evoked. It also recalls a particular time and culture that is described with clarity and with much humour. His considerable achievements in later life in the fields of secure communications, electronics and nucleonics are also chronicled and contribute to an understanding of this remarkable person.
Community and Multicultural Events and Tourism
Winner: Heritage Day Merrigum Museum, 21 April 2024 - Merrigum Historical Society.
Heritage does not just encompass buildings, sites or objects, it also includes skills, techniques and crafts from earlier times. The Merrigum Heritage Day demonstrated many skills from the past. The event provided an
opportunity to observe and take part in skills and crafts employed earlier in the district and the wider region. There were many skills and trades on display, and it is a credit to the organisers and volunteers.
Other Contribution
Winner: Kristy Rudd.
Kristy Rudd won this award for her voluntary work at the Shepparton Heritage Centre. With typical energy, Kristy suggested improvements to Council, many of which have now been undertaken. This was particularly relevant after the 2022 flood where she oversaw many of the conservation works. Kristy has improved the display areas and is an inspiration for those who volunteer with her.
Photo Kaye Watson
TATURA COMMUNITY HOUSE
There’s still plenty happening at Tatura Community House this term, and it’s not too late to join in.
Anti-Scam Information Session
On Thursday 19 June from 1:30 to 2:30pm, we’re hosting a free Anti-Scam Session. Learn how to spot and avoid scams, understand common tactics used by scammers, and get practical tips on how to protect yourself and your loved ones. Everyone is welcome, no bookings required.
Yoga Special Offer
If you’ve been thinking about trying yoga, now is a great time. We’re offering a $60 deal for the final 5 sessions of Term 2. Join one of our welcoming classes:
Hatha Flow Yoga – Tuesdays 5:30pm, Thursdays 5:00pm & Saturdays 9:30am
Gentle Yoga (Beginners) – Thursdays 6:00pm
Vinyasa Yoga (Advanced) – Wednesdays 5:30pm
Chair Yoga – Tuesdays 4:00pm
Art for Wellbeing
Take a break and explore your creativity with Art for Wellbeing – Practice Mindfulness through Art. This relaxed group meets fortnightly on Monday mornings, with all materials provided. Artist Fiona offers gentle guidance, or you can work at your own pace. Sessions are $5 and bookings are essential.
Family History Group
Interested in tracing your roots? Our Family History Group meets every Thursday afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00pm. Get support with research, share discoveries and explore your heritage with others who share your passion.
New Programs – Expressions of Interest Open
We’re currently collecting expressions of interest for several new programs: Walking Groups of different distances and abilities
Carer Support Groups and Activities
A 10-week course to help you Get Job Ready—ideal for anyone returning to the workforce or looking to build confidence and skills
To find out more or to express your interest, contact Tatura Community House on (03) 5824 1315, visit 12–16 Casey Street, or send an email to manager@ tatcom.com.au or go to www.tatcom.vic.edu.au. Everyone is welcome!
CUBBY NEWS
It’s been a busy and joyful month at The Cubby, with children diving into a range of activities that blended creativity, movement, and memorable experiences.
Celebrating Special Women
To mark Mother’s Day, children proudly prepared scones and hosted a lovely afternoon tea to honour the special women in their lives. Families gathered to share stories, laughter, and homemade treats in a heartwarming celebration.
Creative Play and Exploration
From setting up a pretend hairdressing salon to constructing volcanoes in the sandpit, the children have been busy using their imaginations. Climbing activities have also been a big hit, helping build strength, confidence, and coordination.
The Easter Bunny also made a surprise visit, delighting the children and leading an Easter egg hunt around the centre.
Music, Movement and a Little Bit of Lamb
The sound of music has filled the Cubby with dancing, singing, and even karaoke sessions that encouraged confidence and joy. Children were also thrilled to meet a one-day-old lamb, sparking excitement and curiosity about animals and farm life.
Out and About
A special highlight was attending Bila’s Big Dance , a captivating symphony orchestra performance at the library. The children loved being part of this community arts experience.
The Cubby continues to offer a caring, engaging environment where children thrive. The Cubby is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm in the orange building on Kerferd Street. Give us a call at 5824 1315 or 0490 117 030 to chat with our friendly staff, learn more about our approach, and book a visit to experience The Cubby difference!
- Tom Boocock & Nadine Pichler
It’s a lamb!
Cooking for Mothers Day
MURCHISON MEN’S SHED
The shed now has heating and cooling, installed by McCluskey Heating and Cooling, and our recreation room is on its way with final plans ready for council approval. Peter Bromley, our builder, is ready to start as soon as we get approval. This will make a great venue to sit and chill, with a pool table donated by Mrs Margaret Lasini, as well as a library, a BIG screen TV, board games and cards. Our shed also has an accessible toilet and First Aid / washroom. And you can cook a meal in our modern kitchen.
We have a member cook our lunch for us on the first Wednesday of each month. Morning tea is at 10am each Wednesday with bickies, tea, coffee, even hot chocolate for a bit of choice, lots of yarns, laughter, and tall tales. Come along, relax and have a cuppa and a laugh with us.
On Friday morning the 28 March twenty residents from Murchison, Tatura, Rushworth, and Shepparton, attended a free skin cancer information session at the men’s shed. The session was organised by GV Health nurse Michelle Hansen, and presented by skin specialist, Dr Matthew Wong. Dr Wong talked about primary and secondary prevention, selfskin examination and what to look for, such as new lesions, changing lesions in size, colour, and shape. Whether there are signs of bleeding, ulcerations, itchiness, pain, and failure to heal, and highlighted the information with photos on the big screen. Philip Chapman shared his personal battle with this extremely common form of cancer. Many people do not have their skin checked regularly to their peril. And remember to SLIP SLOP SLAP!
This is the seventh health information session, open to the public, we have held in the last 12 months, with great feedback from attendees. Previous sessions have covered diabetes, bowel cancer, prostate cancer, stroke, depression and defibrillator AED training. Coming up this year are information sessions on dementia, First Aid, AED review training and more. Keep a look out in this paper and on our Facebook page for upcoming events.
On Sunday 30 March members, along with wives, partners and friends, ventured to MOVE in Kialla to look at the motor vehicle museum and “History of Fashion” exhibition which was followed by a very pleasant lunch at the cafe next door. A great day was had by all.
On Wednesday 2 April Wal Harrison, our founding member, cooked lunch for the members - meat pie, gravy, and vegetables, followed by home baked cake and custard. Well done, Wal!
Meanwhile the guys have completed building the joey kangaroo shelter ready for delivery and assembly on “Land for Wildlife” in Whroo. This project is now complete. The fastest and most efficient way to get wildlife emergency assistance is by calling Wildlife Victoria’s 24/7 wildlife emergency response service on (03) 8400 7300
We held our last free egg and bacon roll breakfast with King Billy Coffee in the carpark
next to the Heritage centre last month. These breakfasts were provided by Greater Shepparton City Council for the Murchison community.
The Men’s Shed has just received a $3000 grant to purchase and refurbish the town Christmas decorations. We will be asking for community support to help Donna and Paul install the decorations in the town for Christmas 2025. Keep an eye open for our request for help in October.
We are open each Wednesday from 10am to 3pm. Our “OPEN, Murchison Men’s Shed” banner will be on display on Watson Street whenever we are open, so please come to the Men’s Shed, meet and chat with the guys. New members are always welcome. For more information contact Dennis McCullagh (President) 0428 148 210 or Con Scarvelis (Secretary) 0421 525 665.
- Dennis McCullagh
Joey kangaroo shelter
Egg and bacon roll breakfast
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HILL TOP BOWLS
1c – Tony Lockett
2a – Andes, South America
3b – Ottawa
4d – George Orwell
5a – Emerald
QUIZ answers
Hill Top has a new bowls President, Paddy Cummins replaces Dave McEvoy who had been President for the past two seasons and did not seek re-election. The club has a new secretary in Jenny Asplin who is giving Glen Clark a break after he had also been in the position for the past two seasons. Vice President is Jarred Asplin and the committee consists of Allison Cuso, Glen Clark, Paul Newman, Trevor Downie and Mark Bentley. The Publicity Officer is Andy Crawford. The match committee is Diane Downie and Jeanette Overall.
6b – Vines
7c – Tchaikovsky
8c – Signs and Symbols
9c – 2 (Phobos and Deimos)
10b – Baby Scoring.
Following the Annual Meeting, presentation was held with over 50 members attending. A good roll-up of Tatura bowlers helped swell the numbers and it was also good to see Hill Top Golf President, Dave Roberts, in attendance. The highlight of the night was Christine Popple receiving the prestigious 8 bowl badge; others in her rink were Doug Tuhan, John Crilly and Jason Carter, all of Tatura. Paddy mentioned that the Club is still looking for people to nominate as selectors for next season.
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.
The rain held off long enough for the ANZAC Day two bowl triples tournament to be completed. For the first time a different format was introduced, this being 5 games of 4 ends with power plays included. The winners were former Hill Top bowlers Jacob, Josh and David Cartwright while the runners-up were the Hill Top lady bowler’s team of Glenda Smith, Robyn Downs and Phil Fiddes.
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.
Sadly, Hill Top recently lost two of its former bowlers in George Chessells and Bill Moroney. George played bowls at Hill Top for over forty years, only stopping in the last 12 months. Bill was a foundation member of Hill Top, playing golf then taking up bowls. Our thoughts are with the families of these two popular members.
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.
On a lighter note, I still can’t believe this happened. Our coach of the past two seasons, Scott Adams, and his wife had a weekend at Crown Casino. They’d only been there 24 hours when Scott’s wife won TWO cars!
Finally, a reminder that social bowls is on every Tuesday throughout the winter months, commencing at 11am.
Andy Crawford
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. You don’t believe that particular statistic. 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 the 1960’s acclaimed author Donald Horne described Australia as the lucky country, but he did it very much tongue in cheek rather suggesting
Well since those days, the term has been used a fair bit, particularly by
However, I cannot help but see that we are indeed a lucky country and
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
Well, suddenly rain began to come when least expected and that has been followed up by some wonderful sustaining rain to fill dams, create
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
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.
VICTORY HALL TATURA
And now we have the virus and we are seeing Australians learn to turn their business into helping others.
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 are seeing what friendship, mateship and dedication is all about on a grand scale.
Yes, we are a lucky country in the true sense.
Finally let’s all still remember those who have gone in the drought, the bushfires and this virus.
Surely remembering makes us want to ensure they are not forgotten by doing what we can to keep Australia the lucky country.
This year we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone by Senator Brigadier General H.E. Elliot for the construction of the grand Victory Hall. World War 1 (The Great War) had scarcely finished before it was proposed that Tatura should build a War Memorial Hall. The Mechanics Hall was now too small for the growing district. An appeal was launched, and a ‘Back to Tatura’ Easter 1923 netted a 400 pound profit for the appeal which accumulated 2000 pounds and borrowed a further 2500 pounds, allowing the Committee to commence construction. Victory Hall remains intact almost as it was opened in 1926. Built by the residents of Tatura and still owned and maintained by them, the entire Civic Hall complex underwent a major refurbishment in 1972. The commercial grade kitchen was installed and all rooms in the Mechanics Hall were upgraded. The GV library was accommodated in the west wing, remaining there until council amalgamation in 1994, with the Tatura RSL using the front rooms on the east side until 2021. The Tatura Civic Halls Complex now boasts two magnificent Public Halls, fully air conditioned and available for hire at very competitive rates. There are also two smaller areas available for hire for smaller groups. As a volunteer group who are responsible for the maintenance and hiring of the halls, the Tatura Civic Halls Committee need enthusiastic citizens to join the committee to help maintain and grow our wonderful asset.
- George Ferguson, Secretary, Tatura Civic Halls 0400 947 5647
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Runners up of Bowls Anzac Day tournament - Glenda Smith, Robyn Downs and Phyl Fiddes
Winners of the Anzac Day Bowls tournament - Jacob, Josh and David Cartwright
Lord Stonehaven arriving to open Victory Hall in 1926
TOOLAMBA CEMETERY
Toolamba Cemetery Trust recently received funding from Health Victoria Cemeteries Fund Program to install a new entrance to the cemetery. Local company Toolamba Metal Works undertook the project on behalf of the Trust.
LOCAL FAMILY HISTORY
Other works included establishing a new driveway from the entrance into the cemetery grounds, One Stop Civil carried out these works. The new entrance and driveway give the cemetery a real facelift.
Our dads, grandfathers, stepdads, and other special friends joined us for our Bloke’s Breakfast on Friday, September 1. Thank you to those who joined us for breaky with their children before heading off to work, and those who stayed to join us for our Athletics Carnival.
Athletics Carnival
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WEED TREATMENT TO BEGIN
All children participated in our annual school athletics with zest and gusto. We began our day with marching, then the children ran, jumped, threw and had a great day.
The cemetery is a quite small country cemetery nestled amongst river gums with several older grave sites dating back many years through to the more recent, and it is well worth a visit just to wander through and contemplate.
- Sharon Law
MERRIGUM HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Green Depression Glass Exhibition
Most of us have interesting stories about our relatives and their place in history. If you think that one of your relatives did something exciting, interesting or unusual, write a small article of approximately 300 words about them and send it in to the Bulletin. If they are recent relatives and you have a decent quality photo of them, then you can also include that. Alternatively, you can send in a photo of yourself holding an old newspaper cutting or a piece of memorabilia concerning your relative. We’d love to hear from you. However, please be aware that if we get inundated with stories, then it might take several editions before we are able to publish your story.
For Victorian Seniors Festival Month of October, the Museum will hold an exhibition on Green Depression Glass. The Museum will be open from 10pm to 1pm each day from Sunday 1st October to Sunday 8th October. On Saturday 7th October the museum will be opened from 9am to 2pm.
Entry is $5.00 a head, $2.00 for children.
The museum is open at 111-113 Waverley Avenue Merrigum, every second Sunday of each month from 10am to 3pm
Visiting outside of hours is welcome by arrangement. For group bookings please phone Flo on 5855 2330
THE KELLY GANG VISIT TO GOULBURN
Some years ago, while poking around on the Trove website to add to my family tree, I came across the obituary for my great-great-grandfather’s niece, Harriet Crouch, who died in 1925 at Goulburn NSW. According to the obituary, Harriet had a vivid memory of how the Kelly gang stayed on her father’s farm at Yarra and calmly swapped one of their worn-out horses with a horse belonging to Gus Huthwaite, who was the Goulburn police magistrate and had previously chased after the Ben Hall gang. My earlier skepticism was mitigated by another family article in the Goulburn newspaper about the Kelly Gang in the Goulburn district. So, did the Kelly gang drop in to visit Joe Byne’s Uncle Jim and his family on their way to Jerilderie where the young John Monash (who designed the Tatura water tower in 1911) had a nice chat with Ned before heading back to Scotch College after visiting his parents for Christmas? Later, as General Monash in the Great War, he described his proudest moments as - “One was when I called a council of war just before the Hindenburg line, the other was when I had a yarn with Ned Kelly.” Or did they drop in to see Ned’s and Joe’s relatives after their Jerilderie visit, and visit the grave of Joe’s grandfather (also named Joe Byrne) at Tarago south of Goulburn? Either way, it would be easier to ride a horse across the Murray upstream of Albury than downstream, as discussed between Joe Byrne’s boyhood friend and eventual betrayer, Aaron Sheritt, and Superintendent Hare who headed the police pursuit of the Kelly gang. Additional information from the obituary for Ned’s mother, Ellen, who died at Greta in 1923, shows that two of her three surviving daughters, Ellen Knight and Alice Dawe, were then living at Rushworth and Waranga Basin.
Thanks to the Lions Club for cooking our sausages at lunch. The money raised from this went to the Lions Kids Cancer Appeal, with nearly $500 being donated.
With the irrigation season coming to an end, Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is set to begin its annual winter weed treatment program. The program has expanded significantly in recent years, and in 2025 will see the water corporation directly treat close to 300km of channels for weeds.
After all the fun and exercise the winning teams were announced: Geary won the marching, Frayne the overall athletics and McAuley won the PBIS award for being responsible, respectful, resilient and their best. Winners all round really.
GMW will do this using Flumioxazin (Payload), a herbicide it has used since 2021 due to its effectiveness on target weeds and overall low environmental impact.
Thank you to our parent volunteers, your help on the day was greatly appreciated.
GMW Manager Civil and Environmental Services John Walker said the program had major benefits to irrigators.
As we see the term come to an end we look forward to a restful holiday and beginning the new term in our new buildings.
- Mr Dom Poppa, Assistant Principal
“We take different steps to remove aquatic weeds from our channels throughout the year, but often the best results are seen during the winter, when we can dewater channels and apply the herbicide directly on the weeds,” he said.
“We have seen in previous years how this can improve the flowrates of our channels, so we are eager to treat as much of our delivery network as we can.”
TENNIS IN TAT
Calling all past, present and new players for the upcoming tennis season in the Goulburn Murray Lawn Tennis Association due to start Saturday, October 14.
GMW announced earlier in the year that during the break between one irrigation finishing on 15 May and the next starting on 15 August, it would be undertaking its most comprehensive dewatering campaigns in more than a decade.
Mr Walker said this would complement the aquatic weed treatment campaign.
If you and some family or friends are interested in playing at the Tatura Lawn Tennis Club, please get your names in to Tony as soon as possible, and definitely before September 30, so we can get our teams happening. There are different grade options to play in.
Taking names now - Call Tony 0417 542 422
“While directly treating aquatic weeds with herbicide is the best intervention, exposing them to frost can also be very effective,” he said.
The season runs for nine weeks before Christmas and six weeks after. Be a part of a great club, make new friends, keep fit, live your best life in the sunny outdoors playing team tennis.
“With both the dewatering campaign and the weed treatment program taking place in the coming months, we will be doing a considerable amount of work to ensure we enter the 2025/26 irrigation season in the best position possible.”
Customers who take water from channels being treated for weeds will be notified by SMS.
GMW has not recorded a single fish death through its weed treatment program since it began using Flumioxazin in 2021.
- Klaus Nannestad, GMW Media Advisor
- Ian Dann
Ian Dann
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DOGS AND CATS WORD SEARCH
SUDOKU No. 104 Solution
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DOGS AND CATS WORD SEARCH
Find and circle all of the hidden words about the breeds of cats and dogs. These words, just like the animals, go in all directions. There are no left-over letters and no secret message. M B O R D
See page 24 for answers
1. Who founded Facebook?
a. Steve Jobs
b. Bill Gates
c. Mark Zuckerberg
d. Edmund Berkeley
2. Which part of the body ages the most rapidly?
a. The forehead
b. The feet
c. The hands
d. The teeth
3. What are the colours of the flag of Austria?
a. Red and White
b. Red, Yellow and Black
c. Red, White and Green
d. Red, Blue and White
4. Who has kicked the most goals in AFL football?
a. Jason Dunstall
b. Gordon Coventry
c. Tony Lockett
d. John Coleman
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Find and circle all of the hidden words about the breeds of cats and dogs
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These words, just like the animals, go in all directions. There are no left-over letters and no secret message.
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M B O R D E R C O L L I E P R A H S
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B U A U H A U H I H C A V O O
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S R C N K N Z O N I B M A B B Y T O E A A S L I Y S K N A I S R E P A
T T M T A L P N H L M S K Y E N R E
T T G G M O I M U P A S W
L E L E
R S A A R F A H A P P Y Y
E L U E L G A E B O F I C T S I M H
R P B H U S K Y K L I S O K I N U O
P I N S C H E R N A I G R
AFGHAN GALGO RAGDOLL
AFGHAN GALGO
AKITA GEORGIAN RETRIEVER
RAGDOLL
AKITA GEORGIAN RETRIEVER
ALOPIN GREAT DANE ROTTWEILER
5. Who composed the music for ‘Swan Lake’?
a. Mozart
b. Beethoven
c. Tchaikovsky
d. Schubert
6. How many blood types are there?
a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 6
7. Which birthstone is associated with the month of May?
a. Emerald
b. Ruby
c. Garnet
d. Amethyst
8. Who invented the automobile?
a. Ferdinand Porsche
b. Charles Royce
c. Henry Ford
d. Karl Benz
9. Where is the Hagia Sophia located?
a. Rome
b. Istanbul
c. Athens
ALOPIN GREAT DANE ROTTWEILER
ANGORA GREYHOUND RUSSKY MUDIE
ANGORA GREYHOUND
BALOR HUSKY SAMOYED
RUSSKY MUDIE
BAMBINO KEESHOND SETTER
BALOR HUSKY SAMOYED
BASSET KELPIE SHAR PEI
BAMBINO KEESHOND SETTER
BEAGLE KORAT SHEEPDOG
BASSET KELPIE SHAR PEI
BENGAL LABRADOR SHIH TZU
d. Baghdad
10. What is semiotics the study of?
a. Meaning of words
b. Grains and Cereals
c. Signs and Symbols
d. Grapes
BEAGLE KORAT SHEEPDOG
BLUE HEELER LAIKA SILKY
BORDER COLLIE MANX SKYE
BENGAL LABRADOR SHIH TZU
BOXER MASTIFF SLED
BLUE HEELER LAIKA SILKY
BULLDOG MIST
SOKINU
BORDER COLLIE MANX SKYE
BURMESE MUNCHKIN SPHYNX
BOXER MASTIFF SLED
CAVALIER OCICAT SPRINGER
BULLDOG MIST
CAVOODLE PERSIAN THAI
SOKINU
BURMESE MUNCHKIN SPHYNX
CHIHUAHUA PINSCHER TOY POODLE
CYPRUS POINTER VIZSLA
DALMATION PUMI WELSH CORGI
DOBERMAN RAAS
Knock knock. Who's there?
Cornflakes, Cornflakes who?
I'll tell you next week, it's a cereal. Knock, knock. Who's there?
Cash., Cash who?
No thanks, I'll have some peanuts.
WORLD EVENTS in June
In America, this is both Fruit and Vegies Month and Candy Month. Only in America would they not see an issue with this. Perhaps that’s why toffee apples were invented.
June 1 – Say Something Nice Day. The purpose of this day is to counteract bullying and the lack of civility and common courtesy that is growing among people in today’s world. Anonymous trolls on social media are to blame for much of this. You know you have a problem when you have to have a special day in order to say something nice.
June 2 – Dinosaur Day. This is nothing to do with the numerous old folk who can’t use a mobile phone or who drive at 75kph in the righthand lane when everyone else is trying to do 100kph. No, this day is all about discovering our ancestral past and inspiring scientific curiosity in our young folk through the wonder of dinosaurs. The desire to become a palaeontologist has to start somewhere.
June 3 – Hug Your Cat Day. This day shows our appreciation for the unconditional love we get from all our pets. If you don’t have a cat of your own to hug, then I recommend that you don’t attempt to hug your neighbour’s cat as it will probably end badly.
June 4 – Socrates Day – This is a day to think beyond the constraints of the physical world and enter that of the metaphysical. If you want to have a robust debate with another intelligent mind, then pose this question, “Does free will exist? Do we just follow within the constraints of society, religion and culture or do we really make up our own minds?”
June 6 – Gardening Exercise Day. Most older folk understand the exercise benefits of an hour spent tending the garden. However, if you have anybody under the age of 21 living at home, then this is the ideal day to introduce them to their first gardening experience. However, please be aware that leaving their comfortable, electronic social world and stepping out into the real physical world of dirt, bugs and plants will be quite scary for them, so perhaps it may be best if they just a spend a few minutes at first and gradually build up to a full hour. Having a safe space for them to retreat to and a couple of trigger words will help reduce the shock and lessen the possibility of nightmares.
June 7 – International Yo-yo Day. We all know that what goes up must come down, so yo-yos were invented by scientists to prove that the opposite is not always true.
June 8 – World Ocean Day. The purpose of this day is to spread awareness about the importance of the ocean in our lives. The ocean generates most of the oxygen we breathe, regulates the climate and feeds us and so its health is critical to our well-being. Interestingly, only 10% of the ocean has been explored and scientists estimate that there are still approximately nine million species yet to be discovered in the ocean’s depths.
June 10 – Worldwide Knit in Public Day. This may surprise many people, but knitting is not just for grannies, anybody can do it. Yes, even you. Don’t look around? I’m talking to you. Knitting is a relaxing, quiet pastime and unlike playing computer games, you have something worthwhile to show for it once you have finished. Why not get somebody, (probably your gran), to show you how to knit and then you can make yourself a scarf to keep you warm this winter. Red and black usually go well together, although perhaps not this year.
June 12 – World Magic Day. Magic Day started with Houdini Day, the first of which took place in the summer of 1927, less than one year after the famous magician’s death. His wife presented a trophy in honour of him. As magic appears to be disappearing from our lives at an alarming rate, it is the responsibility of every adult to learn at least one simple magic or card trick with which to entertain our young children. With a little bit of practice, plucking a disappearing coin from a child’s ear isn’t that hard to do. Remember, every time someone disowns magic, a fairy dies. I know, it’s shocking but true.
June 14 – World Blood Donor Day. Why don’t you celebrate this occasion by dropping in at the Blood Bank? The life you save could be your own.
June 15 – Global Wind Day. Contrary to popular belief, this is not a date celebrated by cabbage enthusiasts or gasbag politicians. It is a day for discovering wind, its powers and the possibilities to change the world. As most politicians are more interested in talking about changing
the world than actually doing anything constructive, then perhaps it is for gasbag politicians after all.
June 16 – Fly A Kite Day. Associated with Global Wind Day, your best chance of flying a kite is near a political rally. Flying a kite is very relaxing and carefree, (unless you’re Charlie Brown). You’re never too old to fly a kite and it may bring back some wonderful childhood memories.
June 19 – International Sauntering Day. This day is all about taking it easy, relaxing and going for a stroll by yourself. It’s a chance to escape from the frantic rat-race and spend some time getting to know yourself. You might find that you have a lot in common.
June 20 – World Refugee Day. The United Nations hosts this event to draw the public’s attention to the millions of refugees who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict and persecution. Apparently watching it on the news each night is not sufficient.
June 21 – World Handshake Day. This day was thought up by Ivan Zupa who heard the following words from an old man, “My son, place your hand in the sea and you are united with the whole world.” Because we live some distance from the sea, I recommend placing your hand in Lake Bartlett to experience the same effect. I also recommend that you wash your hand extremely well afterwards.
June 24 – International Swim a Lap Day. Studies have shown that swimming offers many health benefits. Because a swimmer uses all of his or her muscles while swimming, the activity is considered to be an excellent all-around workout. Not only does it burn substantial amounts of calories, it also increases heart activity and builds muscle strength. In addition, swimming can reduce stress and help people relax. When people ask how you’re doing, you can answer, “Swimmingly”.
June 30 – International Meteor Day. The average meteor or meteoroid is about the size of a pebble. About 15,000 tonnes of meteoroids enter the Earth’s atmosphere every day but few of them actually reach the surface. When they do, they are called meteorites. If you want to see a real meteorite up close, then visit the Murchison Museum.
- John Kriesfeld
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Opening Hours
Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm Saturday 8am to 1pm
Sunday Closed
We would love to hear your feedback, and any suggestions you may have to improve our service.
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TATURA LIONS CLUB
HEALTHY HEARTS
the entries, the items they have been sewing, crocheting, knitting, painting, photography, an idea they would have had, in their mind to have that edge of perfection, to display and share their skills to others in the Group. Plants, and flower arrangements are set up on the tables, the cooking is often done the day before as freshness is paramount. Articles are hung so as to showcase the technical handwork and stitching. This needs to be set up and finalised well before the CWA accredited Judges arrive to do what they do best. Checking for details, test and taste and finally report their findings.
More than 20 community members gathered on Tuesday 6 May for a wellattended Heart Health Information Session at Tatura Community House, held in partnership with Heartbeat Victoria Goulburn Valley Branch and GV Health.
The Devonshire Tea is always popular and forms part of the entry fee, the scones are made early Sunday morning with lashes of jam and cream to satisfy, as fresh as possible on the day.
Sunday was full on with visitors waiting for the doors to open, the ‘Stewards’ CWA members are watching as isn’t it tempting to want to pick up something for a closer look. Members arrived to find how their entries were judged, and it wasn’t long before the hall was a bustle of excitement!
The session coincided with Heart Week, the Heart Foundation National Heart Health Awareness Week on May 5-11. The event provided presentations that focused on understanding heart disease risk factors, the importance of prevention, and how to take practical steps towards a healthier lifestyle. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is an umbrella term that includes heart and blood vessel diseases (e.g. coronary heart disease), and stroke, and is one of Australia’s biggest health problems. CVD accounts for one in four of all deaths, claiming the life of one person every 12 minutes.
The Branches have a competition between themselves called 5 small articles and also 6 articles representing ‘Father’s Day’, all were exceptional quality and how the Judge can decide is beyond me. The junior members are amazing with many people complementing their natural ability, but I feel this is learnt and taught by the mentors who take the time to help the girls along each month.
You can “Never miss a BEAT” by booking a 20 minute Heart Health Check with your GP to assess your risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next five years and discuss steps you can take to lower your risk.
The Heartbeat Victoria Goulburn Valley Branch secretary introduced their peer support group activities and emphasised the power of community connection and shared experiences and ongoing health and wellness education for people living with or at risk of heart disease. The benefits of regular walking were also highlighted, with discussion about forming a local walking group in Tatura to cater for different fitness levels and abilities.
Guest speaker Candice, Registered Nurse and Health Coach, GV Community Health gave an insightful presentation on health coaching sessions available in Shepparton, including how these can support the management of heartrelated risk factors. Candice encouraged attendees to discuss heart health assessments with their GP and make use of free support programs.
It’s often unfair to mention the members by name as so many enter to make the exhibition worthwhile, but Mrs. Jean Miles is an accredited CWA judge and we are fortune to have here in the area, Jean is a member of CWA Potters and she’s always happy to give advice to other members. Jeans entry was judged best in Sewing with a quilted coat she made, the overall Best Exhibit of the show was a pastel drawing by local artist Ms. Narelle Snelling of the Mooroopna CWA Branch.
The Personal Aggregate (most entries) was won by Mrs. Marilyn Pell for the first time ever.
The event concluded with a delicious and informative heart-healthy afternoon tea, giving attendees the chance to connect and share ideas.
Thank you to all who made this such a successful event
First prize in the Raffle, a meat voucher, was won by Vanessa Tartaglia, 2nd was Merle Krause who won a lovely hamper and 3rd prize, a wooden vase, was won by Freda Clement. Congratulations to those winners.
If you are interested in joining a Heart Peer Support Group or a walking group, both held regularly in Tatura, please contact Tatura Community House on 5824 1315.
The trading table was full of bits and pieces, books, knitting patterns, fresh produce, and the unexpected, even new hats. I would like to thank everyone involved, especially the public for dropping in to support our Exhibition, which will be back next year with a whole new look!
Heartbeat GV Tatura heart peer support will hold its first planned get together on Monday June 2 at 1.30-3.00pm. Afternoon tea included.
- Robyn Fennell Secretary, Heartbeat Victoria GV Branch
In CWA friendship, Mrs. Marilyn Pell (Harston Branch) and Mrs. Barbara Carter (Mooroopna Branch)
Colour and Cutting Specialist
Tuesday to Friday from 9.00am Saturday from 8.00am Late nights by appointment
Phone Sam on: Mob: 0408 571 525 159 Hogan Street Tatura.
Keith and Pam with Kim Low
The audience
Candace, Robyn and Sue
HARSTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
We have hit the ground running this term, with School Camp from the 13-16 May to Cottage by the Sea in Queenscliff, along with Undera P.S and Zeerust P.S. Watch this space for a camp report!
Our students have also been busy tending to our veggie garden - planting a variety of new and different veggies to care for and eventually harvest! It is looking brilliant.
We held an assembly on Tuesday 6 May, with the students voting on a new Sheriff for Term 2 - congratulations Jensen! Congratulations also to Ollie, who was awarded Student of the Week for wonderful work in class - great effort Ollie!
We have some beautiful ANZAC Day artwork on display at school, completed by the students to commemorate this important occasion. Lest we forget.
We are looking forward to an action-packed term, with all students striving for excellent attendance!
We have so much to offer at Harston Primary School, including experienced individualised teaching and Learning Tutor Initiative, fortnightly visits from our School Counsellor, weekly Speech Pathologist onsite, visiting Art and Library specialist sessions, sport sessions and friendly and welcoming support staff! We encourage you to consider joining our caring community at Harston PS, with new enrolments always welcome!
School tours will be available from 9am5pm on Monday 2 June – scheduled and unscheduled visits welcome. Please contact the school on 5854 8317 or 0401 135 972 if you would like to arrange a specific appointment time.
Making the familiar strange
There’s a phrase I’ve heard more than once in small country towns: “You’re not really a local unless your grandparents are buried in the local cemetery.”
It’s usually said with a wry smile, a bit of cheek. But like many offhand remarks, it reveals something deeper; about belonging, identity, and the quiet ways we sometimes keep others at arm’s length.
In rural communities, we often value connection, loyalty, and shared history. These are good things. But those same values can become walls—subtle barriers that leave newcomers feeling like permanent outsiders, even after years of living among us. I’ve heard stories from people who’ve raised their children in a small town, volunteered at the footy club, worked at the school or hospital; and still been seen as “not quite local.”
It’s not just a rural issue, of course. The same dynamic can be found in small churches, community groups, and even among families. When people feel left out, not because of malice, but because they just don’t know the customs, the stories, or the “way things are done”—the result is the same: exclusion, even if unintended.
That’s why I’ve been thinking about an old story from the Bible, one where a man named Peter, a Jewish follower of Jesus, has a vision that changes everything. Up until that point, Peter believed God’s promises were meant only for his own people. But in this vision, God tells him not to call anyone “unclean”—not to exclude those he had previously considered outside the circle.
Peter’s vision didn’t just change his theology. It changed his behaviour. He enters the home of a Gentile; a cultural outsider. He eats with them. Stays with them. Listens to their story. And when challenged by his peers, he replied simply: “Who was I to stand in God’s way?”
It’s a story about boundaries—how we draw them, and how they can be transformed. And it’s echoed elsewhere in the Bible: in the prophet Isaiah’s vision of a “house of prayer for all people”, and in Jesus’ own words: “I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also.”
These are ancient words, but they speak to something very real and current: the human need to belong, and the calling to make that belonging easier for others.
When the Familiar Needs Reimagining
There’s a saying I once heard about the role of good teaching: “To make the strange familiar, and the familiar strange”. It reminds us that growth often requires two things: learning new things, and re-seeing the things we thought we already understood.
That came home to us, quite literally, at church this week.
After reflecting on inclusion and unspoken
assumptions during Sunday worship, someone raised the issue of the toilets at our Colbinabbin church. It turns out the two outdoor toilets have no signage at all. No “men” or “women” symbols. No helpful hints. Nothing. Just two plain doors.
We all chuckled - until we realised what that meant.
Visitors, and even some regulars, had been unknowingly using the female toilet for ages, simply because the male one was tucked around a corner. There was nothing to indicate one should look for it.
It was a light moment, but it revealed something more serious: how easily we assume everyone knows what we know. How often we forget that being part of the “inside” gives us knowledge and comfort others don’t yet have. And how easily a small oversight can create discomfort or embarrassment for someone new.
Inclusion isn’t just about saying “all are welcome”. It’s about seeing our spaces, our language, and our habits through the eyes of someone who’s never been here before. It’s about asking: “What are we taking for granted? And how can we make grace more visible?”
Beyond the Familiar
At a recent planning meeting in our church network, we talked about these kinds of things - signage, hospitality, worship spaces, and how our church buildings aren’t just practical structures. They’re part of the welcome. Part of the message. And if they feel closed, cluttered, or confusing, then so does our invitation.
We began to imagine our churches as “third places”; not just sacred spaces for insiders, but open, hospitable environments where faith meets community and strangers can become friends.
That same imagination could transform our towns. What would it mean to truly welcome people, not just in theory, but in practice? How do we move from saying “all are welcome” to showing “you already belong”?
Perhaps the first step is simply noticing the ways we make things harder for others. The assumptions we don’t question. The jokes that sting. The routines that exclude. And then, bit by bit, making changes that open the circle just a little wider.
Because in the end, the good life isn’t found in keeping things familiar and safe. It’s found in risking connection. In crossing boundaries. In building a community where everyone gets a seat at the table, no matter whose name is on the gravestone. As we do this, we faithfully follow Jesus, who did this so much that the religious authorities criticised him saying, ‘This fellow welcomes sinners, and eats with them.’ (Luke 15:2) This is the gospel, and it’s good news.
- Brian Spencer, Minister, Tatura Uniting Church
Student of the week - Ollie
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
18 Francis Street, Tatura Family Worship Service
Sunday at 9.30am
Holy Communion every 2nd Sunday Deacon in Charge: Rev Cathy Turnbull, 0400 687 771 Tatura Uniting Church
‘Olive & Vine’ 115 Hogan Street, Tatura Minister: Brian Spencer 0400 274 482
June 1 Rev B. Spencer zoom from Colbinabbin
June 8 Rev. B Spencer at Tatura June 15 Heather Woodman zoom from Rushworth. Communion
June 22 Rev. B Spencer Tatura. June 29 Rev. B Spencer cluster service from Murchison Communion.
Sacred Heart Church Tatura Minister: Rev Fr Uday Marneni
Worship Services: Weekends
Saturday 6pm (1st & 3rd of the month) Sunday 10.30am
Weekdays
Wednesday 9.15am Friday 9.15am
Reconciliation:
1st Saturday of the month at 5.00pm Contact: Ph. 0436 112 232 Email: tatura@sandhurst.catholic.org.au www.sacredheartparishtatura.com.au
Generations Church Tatura Senior Pastor: Ps Jeremy Burr 10am Service 03 58243240 295 Dhurringile Rd www.generations.org.au
THANK YOU
The Lions Club of Tatura would like to thank the Tatura Community and district for all their support given to the Royal Children’s Good Friday Appeal.
The Easter Basket raffle was a great success with the winner coming from Merrigum and the Pink Rabbit from Rochester. Thank you also to the Tatura Fire Brigade and the Tatura SES for their assistance and collecting, and to those who collected at Northlinks.
A fantastic amount of $8,245.00 was collected in cash and more using the QR code. Thank you all. We look forward to next year.
- Glenda & Bruce McLeod
QUIZ answers
1c – Mark Zuckerberg
2c –The hands
3a – Red and White
4c – Tony Lockett
5c – Tchaikovsky
6b – 4 (A, B, AB, O)
7a – Emerald
8d – Karl Benz
9b – Istanbul
10c – Signs and Symbols
Scoring.
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 five 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). I wouldn’t get carried away with any over the top celebrations. Just stand in the street and look at the passing cavalcade of life. That’s who you’re slightly better than. Still, you do deserve a pat on the back for rising above the riff-raff.
8-9. Smarty Pants. 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. You don’t believe that particular statistic.
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.
Recipes
FUDGE
This is an extremely easy and quick fudge recipe. I used macadamia nuts, which turned out well.
TATURA ROTARY CLUB
It has been a busy month for Rotary. Our Container Deposit Scheme collection is still going very well with businesses around town contacting us to have bins placed in their lunchrooms. If you work in an area that would benefit with a specific Rotary bin, please contact us.
The Rotary Community Art Show will consume us for the next month. We have been very fortunate to have received a grant from the Greater Shepparton City Council to help stage this event. Also thank you to our wonderful local businesses that have agreed to advertise in our Art Catalogue. If you come along to the show please take a look at the advertising and support these local businesses.
You will have seen us selling raffle tickets around town during the month of May, still time to get a ticket before our opening on 6 June or you can get them when you attend the show.
We are all set for a great opening night with Murchison local Heather Ewart, retired ABC backroads presenter, opening the show and sharing some her travelling experiences. Heather is scheduled to speak around 7.30 so please make sure you arrive in time to have a drink and tase some of our great finger food. Following Heather’s presentation, we will have some wonderful music opera singer Michael Lapina from the Australian Opera. He will have a colleague with him sharing the stage so get set for some amazing opera and songs from the shows. Our Victory Hall has amazing acoustics, so music like this just fills the space and is a wonderful experience. Michael is also a hard-working Rotarian who is currently the District Governor in his region. As well as the display of artwork, usually around 400 pieces, we have more entertainment for you on Sunday 8 June when at 1:30 Shepparton Sings, a local Community Choir, will perform.
- Rhonda Rose, Tatura Rotary
Ingredients:
1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups chopped nuts
340 grams chocolate (I used white melts)
Method:
Combine butter, sugar and milk, stirring continuously until boiling.
Reduce heat and simmer 3 to 5 minutes until thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
Melt chocolate in 30 second intervals in microwave, stirring between each u ntil smooth and fully melted.
Mix together and put into pan/container lined with baking paper.
Sprinkle nuts over if wanted.
Allow to set in fridge for some hours. - Janice Dreyer
The Kids Page – Superb Sandwich Snacks
Match the *Surprising Super Sandwiches* to their correct pictures. Use a different colour for each set.
Celebrate the Magic of Sandwiches.
"Sandwiches are wonderful. You don't need a spoon or a plate!" - Paul Lynde
"I love sandwiches. They're all my favourites."
"A sandwich is a work of art between two slices of bread."
"A sandwich is the perfect food. It’s portable, it's filling, and it's delicious."
"A sandwich is a meal that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere."
"The best things in life are sandwiches."
‘GREATNESS’ SANDWICHES MADE HERE!
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches
"A sandwich is a humble food that can be elevated to greatness with the right ingredients."
GREAT IDEA
The first recipe for a ‘Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich’ appeared in The Boston Cooking School Magazine (USA) in 1901. The Recipe described a Finger Sandwich with Currant Jelly and Peanut Butter. It also suggested “for variety, try Crab Apple Jelly.”
The Kids Page – Jocelyn Macrow, May 2025
Tornado Tomato
Salami Swirl
Veggie Vitality y Bonza Banana
Avocado Avalanche Bacon
Me Crazy
Cheesy Chuckle
Pickle Tickle
Happy Ham
Cool as a Cucumber
DUNERA REUNION
Pictures Courtesy Kaye Watson
SEYMOUR FLYSCREENS & DOORS
Benjamin, Joanne, Paul, Ruth and Michael Simon
Carol Bunyan & Ruth Simon
Barbara and Arthur Knee
Nick Ross
Peter Clarke and Geoff Winter
Sue Schmitke, Nick Ross, Seumus Spark and George Ferguson
At the campsite
DUNERA AND QUEEN MARY INTERNEES REMEMBER
Sunday, 13 April 2025 saw past Dunera and Queen Mary internees, their families, relatives and friends visit Tatura Irrigation and Wartime Camps Museum to celebrate the 85th anniversary of the arrival in Australia of the HMT Dunera and the Queen Mary. These two ships brought several hundred people to Australia from the United Kingdom and Palestine.
These men, women and children, were not here as free settlers but as internees to be put into internment camps during WW2. The men on the Dunera were German, Italian, Croatian and from other European countries who had left their homes and gone to England to escape from the persecution that was going on in their countries. Many had been in England for several years, owning businesses, having families and making a contribution to England.
The men, women and children from Palestine were the same. Escaping persecution in their homeland by moving to Palestine.
When war broke out many “enemy aliens” were rounded up under Winston Churchill’s orders to “Collar the Lot”. They were to be transported to Canada on the Arandora Star. However shortly after leaving the UK it was sunk by a German U boat with the loss of many lives. Those who survived went back to the UK and shortly after were put onto the HMT Dunera, not knowing their final destination. That trip was a nightmare for all the internees on board. They were treated poorly and lost most of their belongings.
The Dunera stopped in at Fremantle, WA before heading to Melbourne. Some of the “enemy aliens” disembarked and were taken to Tatura, where they were interned in Camp 1. The remaining “enemy aliens” were taken to Sydney, NSW and then to Hay, NSW, where a camp had been set up.
The “enemy aliens” in Palestine were rounded up with only a few possessions and sent to Australia. on the Queen Mary. Disembarking in Melbourne, they were transported to Camp 3, Tatura.
Sundays gathering saw some of the internees returning to see where they had spent their childhood years, along with other family and friends.
Guest speaker for the day was Nick Ross, a well-known journalist in the UK and son of one of the Dunera Boys, Hans Carl Rosenbluth (later known as John Caryl Ross). Nick and his wife Sarah, were visiting Australia to see where his father had been interned and to learn more about the Dunera Boys. He spoke patiently about his father, what he had learned, and shared some of the stories from his dad as well as some of the documents that his father had kept from his day as hut leader. On returning to the UK after release from the camps John joined the British Army’s Pioneer Corps, where he became an officer in 1945.
A visit to Camp 2 concluded the afternoon. These remembrances are held every year at Tatura, Hay, Sydney and Melbourne.
More information can be found at the Tatura Irrigation and Wartime Camps Museum which is located on the corner of Ross and Hogan Streets, Tatura. It is open daily 1pm- 3pm.
A good documentary to watch as to why every state in Australia had a camp or two and why we housed the UK’s “enemy aliens” is “Churchill’s Forgotten War” which was recently screened on SBS. It can be found on SBS on Demand or YouTube.
- Sue Schmitke, Tatura Museum
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU BURN
As the weather cools and conditions for burn offs in regional areas improve, EPA Victoria is alerting the agricultural sector in particular, not to mix their prunings and felled timber with other forms of waste.
“We issued several reminders last year after receiving reports of farms, orchards and vineyards mixing their legitimate burn off materials with waste like treated timbers, plastics and other common farm waste that should have gone to a licensed landfill or recycling facility,” said EPA Regional Operations Director Martha-Rose Loughnane.
“Disposal of waste by burning is illegal. Common farm waste, like treated pine posts, agricultural plastics, hessian, concrete, metal, waste tyres and mattresses, must be disposed of lawfully and at a place that is licensed to accept it,” she said.
EPA has a handy guide available from its website on farm waste management – visit epa. vic.gov.au/about-epa/publications/iwrg641-1
“Everyone has a duty to protect the environment. That means that if we find anyone mixing waste into their legitimate burn off material, EPA can take action, and we can issue fines of more than $9,000 for burning anything other than vegetation-sourced matter like timber and crop stubble,” Ms Loughnane said.
“No smoke is good for you, but smoke from burning farm waste like old tyres and treated timber can lead to harmful effects on human health, particularly for people with asthma or other lung conditions, older people, pregnant women, babies and young children,” she said. Learn what can and can’t be burnt from EPA’s farm waste guide to avoid being a nuisance to your neighbours, causing a hazard to the environment or getting a fine from EPA.
You can report pollution to EPA’s 24 hour pollution hotline at 1300 372 842 or online at epa.vic.gov.au/report-pollution
TATURA BLUE LIGHT DISCO
On Saturday 10 May we had our first blue light disco of the year which was Hawaiian themed. It was a wonderful evening, and the kids were superbly behaved.
We gave away several lucky door and game prizes including scooters, backpacks and ‘Squishmallows’ (always a big hit).
- Peter Aitken
Limbo at the Blue Light Disco
Aloha! At the Blue Light Disco
GREAT ACTIVITY FOR THE HOLIDAYS
CAN YOU PLEASE EXPLAIN THIS TO ME? by Ma Merle
Thursday 28th of September marks 54 years since a meteor broke up and showered across the township of Murchison at 10.58am.
Over that time, as technological advances have provided the ability to study the Murchison meteorite in more and more detail, scientists have learnt a great deal about our universe and the solar system. Murchison meteorite is considered ‘a treasure trove for science’.
“Garry you simply cannot think it’s okay to leave your wet towel on the bathroom floor. It makes no sense, and I cannot think of anyone who would think it is okay, other than you by the look of it. You know it simply won’t dry if it is left in a wet heap on the floor, and furthermore, it will become smelly, and probably even mouldy,” I said in frustration.
“Now which rule number is this, Merle?” Garry asked inquisitively.
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“Oh well, yes of course,” replied Agnes. “I didn’t mean it like that. When you explain it like that, it does sound bad the way I said it, doesn’t it?” I nodded wisely. “Agnes, I am reading a lot of self-help books and speaking my mind and being honest in my relationships is very important. That way I stay honest with myself.”
“You knew I had rules before you moved in Garry, and if you want the number, well its on the list on the fridge. Don’t be coming the raw prawn with me, Garry.”
The Murchison meteorite is a one of the rarest types known and one of the most extensively studied. It is classified as a carbonaceous chondrite - only 1% of all known meteorites are of this type. It is estimated to be more than 4.6 billion years old - older than our sun and the planets. It came into existence when our Solar System as we know it today, was still forming.
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“Merle, I am so very impressed with how much effort you are putting in to your own development and the health of your relationship with Garry. In fact, I really congratulate you. I think you could certainly give me some guidance for sure,” Agnes said while nodding her head in thought.
One of the fascinating features of the Murchison meteorite is the presence of amino acids, the building blocks of DNA, the genetic code in living cells. Some scientists think they represent primitive life forms. Scientific studies have identified the presence of sugar, salt, water and many primitive organic materials. The latest study has identified star dust 7 billion years old – nothing else on planet earth is this old!
Garry burst out laughing and said, “Raw Prawn? When on earth did you start saying those sorts of things Merle? I have no intention of doing any raw prawning with you, now or ever.”
By this time, I could not help but laugh myself. What a ridiculous argument this was all becoming, and over a towel. “Well Garry,” I continued, “We said that we would always bring up what is bothering us and then move to resolve it didn’t we?”
“Let’s not get carried away Agnes, this is new to me too, having to consider another person in my life. I guess I thought about my options and decided that I want to give it a good go. I owe that to myself, and too Garry for that matter.”
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“Merle, so does Garry ever mention things that you do that bother him?” Agnes asked gently but prodding.
Over the years, Murchison Historical Society has gathered a collection of short films about the meteorite, some the Society has arranged to be made, others are by keen meteorite collectors and scientists, others by the ABC and all are professionally filmed. On Thursday the 28th September, with a morning and an afternoon session, the films will be screened providing a MOVIE MARATHON!
“You are correct Merle, we did. And I am glad that you did. Let’s see what I can do to rectify this problem and we can get back to our happy place. How does that sound?” Garry said in his calm, controlled voice.
“Yes, good idea,” I replied. “How about you make a big effort to hang up your towel and we will see how it goes, because it really does gripe me you know Garry.”
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“Oh, that’s an interesting question Agnes,” I replied as I considered the question. After a moment I said, “Well not really. I suppose I am quite easy to live with, and I can’t really imagine there’d be much that would really bother Garry about me. Could you?”
“I can see that, Merle. Well, I am going to head outside and do some cleaning up in the garden.”
Kay Ball, Murchison & District Historical Society.
I turned to look over at Agnes who had been sitting silently at the other end of the couch. She had a vacant look on her face and wide eyes.
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“What’s happening Agnes? Why are you so quiet?” I asked as I was not sure what she was thinking.
“Oh, right, well I was just interested in how other people sorted out these things Merle. I wondered if I was in the way. I mean Fred and I also have things that we squabble about, so I was, you know, interested. And I must say it is so unusual to see you and Garry cohabitating and living like a married couple, so to speak. Yes, all very interesting,” Agnes looked deep in thought.
“Well, what would you do Agnes in the same situation?”
“Now that is an interesting question. I think I just realised that I pick things up, tidy things up, put things back, and generally go around after Fred, rather than confront him. And I am not sure that that’s the best thing that I could be doing. Maybe saying what is on my mind might get Fred to think about what he is doing as well. I mean you just explained to Garry, didn’t you? So, I could explain to Fred, couldn’t I?”
“I am definitely not going to give you any marriage advice Agnes. Can you even imagine.” I laughed at the thought.
Agnes still had her serious face on. “Does Garry ever complain about anything you do Merle?”
We had a very interesting trip to Avenel on 17th August, made more so by having a local, Tom Newton, come on board the bus and give us some history about Avenel, before driving around the area pointing out items of interest such as the old bridge and Fowles Winery. We then had a very nice lunch at the local café (all homecooked delights) before driving out to Longwood to visit the Gem shop. A stop at Nagambie for a cuppa on the way home was a nice way to end a very pleasant day’s outing. Olwyn Milner was our Member Behind the Badge in August, while Megan Williams from the Camel Farm at Kyabram, gave us a very informative talk on the complexities of getting wild camels to settle into becoming milking camels. Then we heard of the problems involved in getting permission to sell the milk, the need for increasing upgrades of their equipment as their herd size increased, developing markets for their milk, extending their product range to include soaps and skin care products and finally the decision to downsize. They now milk just 60 camels. Some members were interested in purchasing some of the soaps and skin products that Megan had brought along. President Mike Shay thanked Megan for her interesting talk.
“Firstly Agnes, I would like to clear one thing up, and that is that I was not complaining. I have every right to speak about the things that are bothering me without it being seen as a complaint. Don’t you think so?”
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“Oh gosh,” Agnes said a little too loudly and nervously, while waving her hands around. “No, I can’t think of anything off hand. Gosh, I would have to think long and hard.” She let out a weird nervous giggle while making strange faces again, but I didn’t bring any attention to it as there’s no need to embarrass her.
“There is one thing,” I said eventually. “Garry did point out to me that I was saying ta instead of to.”
“You have completely lost me Merle,” Agnes said, tilting her head to one side.
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“Well, he told me that I pronounce ‘to” as ‘ta’. So instead of saying I am going to the shops, I say ta the shops. I could not believe I did it, but I do. In fact, I have been noticing that nearly everybody does. Seems we are all pronouncing ‘to’ as ‘ta’ these days. So, I am making a concerted effort to make sure I say it properly.”
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“I will really need to have a good look at that one Merle, I mean, I could be saying it wrong too, couldn’t I?”
“Yes, Agnes in fact you do, but I wasn’t going to say anything.”
“Oh my gosh,” replied Agnes. “Oh, how awful. I wonder what Fred says?”
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“He says it wrong also Agnes,” I gently but factually told her, while nodding sympathetically.
“Gee those books are certainly making you self-aware Merle, aren’t they? Or well aware of others anyway,” said Agnes. “Maybe I should borrow some from you. I mean I could probably check in and see how my behaviour is couldn’t I?”
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“Yes Agnes, its very important how we treat others. I’m happy to lend you my books anytime.”
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Why are people unaware of how they are treating others. How can other people see our behaviour but we can’t? Can someone please explain? Anyone?
GVMVDC cars at Dhurringile Mansion
GVMVDC COMES TO TOWN
You would be forgiven if, when you stepped outside on Wednesday April 16, you thought that you had warped fifty or sixty years back in time. The streets in and around Tatura were awash with vintage and classic cars as members of the Goulburn Valley Motor Vehicle Drivers Club (GVMVDC) migrated towards Dhurringile.
The GVMVDC was formed in Numurkah in November 1970 to cater to veteran, vintage and classic motoring enthusiasts before moving to Shepparton in 1972 and purchasing clubrooms at Grahamvale in 2006. The club has more than 300 members throughout the Goulburn Valley, from Benalla to Dunolly, Katamatite to Euroa, with 8% of our members calling Tatura ‘home’.
We are currently developing a new club website, due for launch in a month or so, and decided that we needed photos of our members’ cars against an historic and identifiably Goulburn Valley backdrop. Where better than the 148-year-old Dhurringile
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Mansion? Unfortunately, since the Victorian Government Penal Department purchased the mansion in 1965, being granted release from the minimum-security prison was almost easier than gaining access to the grounds and building for photos (without breaking the law at least). However, following discussions with the Dhurringile Decommissioning Team, approval for us to hold a photo shoot in the mansion’s carpark was granted, along with permission to view some of the 68 sympathetically restored rooms within the historically significant mansion and the beautiful Ferguson & Urie stained glass windows.
Hence, on Wednesday April 16, 87 club members and 42 vintage and classic cars converged on the mansion at 10am. Two hours of semi-organised chaos ensued as vehicles were moved into position, photographed and then re-shuffled. The shoot included stunning examples of Australian, British, French, Italian, German, American and Japanese
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vehicles, ranging from a 1926 Austin 12 Tourer to a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette and most everything between. Following the photo shoot, members decamped to the Hilltop Golf Club Bistro for lunch.
Our thanks to the team at the Bistro for providing an excellent lunch under trying circumstances, given that the number of members that turned out for the day was approximately twice the number anticipated (and booked for at the Bistro).
In particular, our thanks go to Ms Tracy Canavan of the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s Dhurringile Decommissioning Team for facilitating our access to the mansion building and grounds, and to the Decommissioning Team personnel for whom nothing was too much trouble on the day. Unlike earlier ‘visitors’ to the mansion since it became a prisoner-of-war camp in 1941, many members of the club were reluctant to leave.
- Robin Fletcher, President , GVMVDC
Tatura Garden Club meets at the Tatura Community House on the 3rd Monday each month at 7 pm
• Community feedback on Greater Shepparton Resource Recovery Centres closes https://shaping.greatershepparton.com.au/resource-recovery
• CWA State Conference, McIntosh Centre, Shepparton Showgrounds
• Entries close at 11:59pm for the Furphy Literary Awards Junior Short Story and Junior Poetry for writers 12 years and under, and Youth Short Story and Youth Poetry for writers aged 13 to 17 years. $300, $100 and $50 prizes in each category. https://shepp.city/furphylit
• CWA State Conference, McIntosh Centre, Shepparton Showgrounds
• Two exhibitions open at the Kyabram Town Hall Gallery - Raymond Hill paintings and Margaret McDonald quilts. The exhibitions run until 31 July.
• Heartbeat GV Tatura heart peer support will hold its first planned get together at 1.30-3.00pm at the Community House, 12-16 Casey Street, Tatura. Afternoon tea included.
Greater Shepparton City Council Customer Service Outreach Program is available from 10am – 3pm at Tatura Community House, 12-16 Casey Street, Tatura
Fri 6 Jun Gala opening of the Rotary Art Show, 7pm to 10pm at Victory Hall, with Heather Ewart and Opera Australia stars.
Sat 7 - Sun 8 June Rotary Art Show, 10am to 4pm at Victory Hall, with café At 1:30pm on Sunday Shepparton Sings will perform
Mon 9 June Rotary Art Show, 10am to 2pm at Victory Hall, with café until 1pm. Raffle draw at 1pm.
Mon 16 Jun
Wed 18 Jun
Tatura Film Society is showing “Sorry We Missed You” at 7:30pm in the Mechanics Institute. New members welcome.
Greater Shepparton City Council Customer Service Outreach Program is available from 10am – 3pm at Tatura Community House, 12-16 Casey Street, Tatura
Thu 19 Jun A free Anti-Scam information session, 1:30-2:30pm at Tatura Community House. No bookings required.
Mon 21 Jul Tatura Film Society is showing “Ablaze” at 7:30pm in the Mechanics Institute. New members welcome.
Sat 26 Jul
• 9am to 1pm Murchison Market at the Murchison Community Hall, 10 Watson St. Stalls, music by the Ludlow Twins, kids craft and play activities, sausage sizzle, coffee van and scrumptious baked goods
• Tatura Blue Light Disco
Fri 8 Aug 2026 Greater Shepparton registrations close for 3 and 4 year old kindergarten. https://greatershepparton.com.au/kindergarten-enrolment-information or contact Council on (03) 5832 9700
August Ardmona Public School 150 years celebration
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