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deaths McINDOE - Donald Lindsay (Don). Treasured memories of a very special Dad and work mate, who will always be in my heart. Enjoy your slippers - Peter. We will remember Don as a loving family man and a very dedicated farmer. Our Sunday outings, especially over the last two years to Port Albert and Inverloch with all his grandchildren and their families, were especially memorable. Love always - Craig, Wendy and family. Donny, you were a terrific grandfather of four, It was only when rounding up the cattle that you swore. We loved coming up to feed the lambs, To going swimming in the dams. Riding in the carryall on the back of the tractor, In the freezing cold winters wasn’t a factor. We loved coming for our visits up the hill, Roaring around on the back of your motorbike was always a thrill. Your wisdom and knowledge we will always treasure, In our hearts you’ll be forever. Love Shane, Stacey, Kayla, Courtney and families. McINDOE - Don. 23.4.15. Loved brother-in-law to Vic (dec) and Thelma, loved uncle of Bill, Greg and families. We will remember you Don. MURDOCH - Verna. Passed away April 24, 2015. Loved Mum of Julie Dean, Nan to Adam and Kate, Nanny Vern to Ebony and Jacob.
funerals BENNETT-WOOD - The Funeral Service for the late Mrs Rosemary BennettWood will be held at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Leongatha on Monday, May 4, 2015 commencing at 1pm. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery.
HILL - A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Mrs Alice Elizabeth (Betty) Hill will be held at the Uniting Church, Broome Crescent, Wonthaggi on Thursday, April 30, 2015 commencing at 11am. A private cremation will precede this service.
Wonthaggi 5672 1074 AFDA McINDOE - The Funeral Service for the late Mr Donald Lindsay (Don) McIndoe will be held at Scots Pioneer Church, Mardan Road, Mardan South on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 commencing at 1.30pm. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery.
Spirit of Anzac celebrated MARDAN South’s Scots Pioneer Church celebrated with an Anzac theme during the Ecumenical Pleasant Sunday Afternoon on Sunday. Vietnam veteran Peter Fraser gave the address. He read the world famous war memorial poem In Flanders Fields by Lieutenant Colonel John McRae and gave a background on McRae and his journey. He also read And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda by Eric Bogle, giving the terrible statistics of those killed in action during the war and those who died after coming home. Mr Fraser was supported by local musicians David Panther and Michael Holloway, who played the musical interludes. The opening prayer, the dedication of offering and the benediction was given by Hazel Capewell. The Scripture reading was given by Helen Barrow. The next Ecumenical Pleasant Sunday Afternoon will be held on May 31 at 2pm and will include a musical presentation by Country Gospellaires.
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RICHARDS - David. 29.3.52 - 23.4.15. A good, hard working man who never sat still. You will be dearly missed. Loved uncle and friend of Narelle, Dean, Brianna, Brodie and Keelie. Thank you David for being the caring person you are. You were there for me when I needed it most. Many years of great memories. Narelle. Reunited with Darren.
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THE Corner Inlet Stamp Club will hold its annual stamp and coin fair on Saturday, May 2 at the Anglican Church Hall, Foster. “We’re going to have a display of stamps relating to the armed services,” stamp club vice president Lindsay Fromhold said. The theme of the fair, which runs from 9am to 4pm, is ‘saluting the armed forces’. Entry costs $2 and dealers will be attending. Contact Mr Fromhold on 5662 7309 or at gippystamps@vic.chariot. net.au.
Stamp fair: Corner Inlet Stamp Club vice president Lindsay Fromhold examines some of Australia’s first armed forces stamps, made in 1940.
LEONGATHA’S Memorial Hall was packed for the Anzac commemoration service on Saturday.
REES - William (Big Billy). Fond thoughts of a very special friend. Love to Lesley and family. Remembered with affection. Keith, Pat and family.
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“Love you Mum” O’CALLAGHAN - Michael. 23.10.35 - 27.4.15. Late of Cranbourne. Loved brother of Des, Pat, Sheila (dec), Kevin and Brian. Will be greatly missed.
Guests: from left, devotions leader Hazel Capewell, musician Michael Holloway, guest speaker and Vietnam veteran Peter Fraser, musician David Panther and Scripture reader Helen Barrow enjoyed the proceedings at the Scots Pioneer Church at Mardan South on Sunday.
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With South Gippsland Shire Council deputy mayor Cr Nigel-Hutchinson Brooks directing proceedings perfectly, the service opened with the hymn Abide with Me. Later historian Lyn Skillern gave her brilliant address after studying the names on the Leongatha Historical Society honour board, speaking about those who gave their lives for the cause of freedom. Mrs Skillern came to Leongatha in 1971 and joined the historical society in 1981. She has been studying the honour rolls for the past two years in preparation for the event. She told the gathering more than 500 men from Woorayl Shire were enlisted for World War One. “There are 152 names on the black marble honour roll in the stairwell of this hall, indicating they died at or as a result of the war,” she said. Mrs Skillern said there are familiar names listed on the marble including Wightman, Bellingham, Beilby, Edney, McIlwaine, Matthies and Sperling. “One hundred years ago the sea of the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey was calm. The ships on which our soldiers were travelling stopped. The men were ready to go down the cargo nets and onto long boats that would take them to the shore at dawn. “When they landed all hell broke loose and the rest is legend. Our soldiers fought for seven months in appalling conditions in a campaign that was a disaster. Their actions however started the legend of the Australian digger and that is part of our collective identity. “We are here today to commemorate the centenary of that very significant event in our nation’s history. An horrific event that happened on the other side of the world.” Also included in the service was the singing of both the New Zealand and Australian national anthems, sung by Janie Gordon and Russell Hemming respectively. Those who attended could also sing along to the tunes of war, including It’s a Long Way to Tipperary and Pack up your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag. Soloist was Patrick Lanigan, on piano was Marj Alp and the service was supported by the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band.
Guest speaker: historian Lyn Skillern spoke about residents of Leongatha and district who were killed at Gallipoli and Fromelle.
Glider crashes A MAN is fighting for his life after crashing his paraglider at Kilcunda on Sunday. Police believe weather and inexperience led to the crash in the afternoon. The man suffered head injuries and was airlifted to hospital. Paramedics and CFA were called to the incident.