Walwa World October 2011

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WALWA WORLD
a free monthly Walwa-Jingellic community newsletter covering the Upper Murray
from Tintaldra to Burrowye and from Ournie to Talmalmo
October 2011
In this issue
80th Birthday celebrations
Tom Quilty Cup
WBNC AGM Report
Meg Wade’s story - In Her
Own Words
Local Bushwalk
Cheesemaking
WOW Flier & Art
Photography Flier
Remembrance Day
80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
On Wednesday 21st September 24 PAG
members attended a birthday celebration
luncheon at the Bridge Hotel Jingellic.
This special occasion was for those members
who celebrated their 80th birthday this year.
Don Cook, Elayne Moore, Elma Van de Hoef,
Elsbeth Greenhill, Bernie Buchhorn and Joan
Caithness, who unfortunately was unable to
share this day but joined the group on a bus trip
to Holbrook for a chinese meal 4 weeks prior.
The happy group joined in with a sing-a-long
to the musical entertainment provided by
Murray and Joan Reeves.
We shared a few appropriate 80th funny
stories.
A very enjoyable and fun day had by all.
Rosemary
(Cont’d page 2)
Treating Snake Bites
Jingellic Show Open
Gymkhana Results
CERT
AGM 6:30pm
25 October 2011
at WBNC
Do you have any
dates you would like
to put in our
calendar?
Editor:
Irene Palmer
Publisher: Kerrie Thompson
PO Box 46
Walwa VIC 3709
Ph: 02 6037 1220
Fax: 02 6037 1207
E: mail@walwabnc.com.au an
cc ipalmer@walwabnc.com.au
Copies on the Web at
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Next deadline: 5pm
Friday 18 November 2011
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Don Cook, Elayne Moore, Elma Van de Hoef, Elsbeth Greenhill,Bernie Buchhorn celebrating their 80th birthdays
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PAG
EIGHTY NOT OUT:
Six of our Planned Activity Group were born
in 1931 and have turned 80 this year. 80 x 6 =
480 years of history in the making:
Elsbeth Greenhill: “CHOOKY” lives in Walwa with husband
Donald. Birthday 14th August 1931. When Chooky left school she
worked at the Geelong Chicken farm “chicken sexing,” then home
to Porpunkah where she lived most of her life, riding horses and
working on the family farm. During the Second World War, Elsbeth
was at school in Melbourne. The airforce took over the ground,
there was an air raid, the windows of the school were blackened
and all students were evacuated to Marysville. They couldn’t return
until all the trenches were fixed. Sport and gardening have been
Chooky’s favorite pastimes. In 1954 Chooky won the Victorian
Intermediate Slalom and Downhill skiing championship. In 1953
she was in the Victorian team competing against NSW in downhill
skiing. She also represented Australia against New Zealand in New
Zealand. Horse riding and snow skiing were amongst her greatest
achievements. Elsbeth loved Boarding School and sport and of
course Donald.
Donald James Cook lives on the edge of Walwa born on 17th
March 1931. Don left school and milked cows on a dairy farm. He
lived most of his 80 years in Walwa and farming was his main
game. Tennis and dancing were his favorite pastimes. The most
exciting thing that happened in his life was ‘meeting my Anne”.
Walking to the top of Mount Kosciusko was Dons highest
achievement. Family is the most important thing in Don’s life.
Elma Van De Hoef lives in Jingellic and moved there in April
1959 from Newcastle on the Mid North coast of NSW. Elma was
born on 14th October 1931. Elma worked in a cake shop in
Newcastle, then moved to Sydney and worked as a telephonist at
the Sydney GPO. Hank and Elma were married 52 years ago in
Stroud, NSW, which is one hour’s drive from Newcastle. Elma ran
the Jingellic Post office for 32 years. Elma loves spending time
with family and friends. Having children, grandchildren and
travelling are Elma’s most exciting adventures. Happiness and
being happy are what Elma thinks is most important in life.
Joan Caithness now lives in Parkdale, Melbourne, born 10th
January 1931. Most of her life was lived in Mount Waverly,
Victoria where Joan and Ian raised their children. Joan completed
her Nursing Training at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. After
raising the children Joan worked at Cabrini hospital as a stomal
therapist before coming to work at The Walwa Bush Nursing
Centre and then later worked as receptionist at the Walwa Medical
Practice. The most exciting things that Joan has done has been
extensively travelling, even hitch hiking around Europe! She
considers being happy as the most important thing in life.
Elayne Moore lives in Walwa. She was born on 21st June 1931.
When she left school, she worked in her Uncle’s clothing show
rooms. She lived most of her life in Northcote, Melbourne and her
main occupation in life has been caring for sick people.
Elayne considers the birth of her two sons as the most exciting
thing in her life and reaching 80 as her greatest achievement. (She
was also a great ice skater I hear) Good health is the most important
thing for Elayne.
Bernie Buchhorn lives in Walwa and was born on 6th August 1931.
he left school to do farmwork and has lived most of his life in
Walwa, although the first 15 years he lived in Lavington, Albury.
Farming has been Bernie’s main occupation in life (and he is a
great farmer.) Playing tennis and football have been Bernie’s
favorite pastimes. The most exciting thing that Bernie has done was
travelling overseas to Europe on holiday. The most important thing
in life according to Bernie is DEFINITELY –HEALTH!!!
TOM QUILTY GOLD CUP
from 3 attempts
The Tom Quilty Gold Cup is our National Championships for
Endurance Racing, 160km or 100miles in 1 day. Castlebar
Endurance Stables have won this event 5 times
Linda and Krisite are hoping to qualify for the World Endurance
Championships in Euston Park, England in August 2012. Fingers
crossed. Both Meg & Kristie have represented Australia for the
World Equestrian Games on numerous occasions.
2000 - Meg Wade riding Cystal Flyer
2001 - Equal 1st: Meg Wade riding Kelkette Park Fyre &
Kristie Taprell (nee McGaffin) riding Provactive
WINNERS of the team event (team of 4 with the 3 fastest times
added together)
2003 - Equal 1st: Meg riding Castlebar Macleod in 10hrs 42min &
Kristie riding Rowallan Miss Lily
1st Junior - Jody Knowles riding Kurrajong Desert Wind
Saphire
WINNERS of the team event
2008 - 1st Meg riding China Doll in 10hrs 56min
2011 - 1st Kristie riding Kurrajong Concorde in 10hrs 10min
This year our stable also competed at The Quilty
Wendy Dower riding Castlebar Topaz & Linda Tanian riding
Christmas Angel = 7th in 11hrs 58min
Corey Nix riding Castlebar Nova completed the course
Annabelle Jacka failed to complete the course
Starters were 193 with 120 completions this year.
The course was challenging with mud, slippery, cold with heavy
rain and winds the week prior and during the event.
Meg has 11 buckles (what you receive once completed a Quilty)
for 4 wins! Kristie has 12 Quilty buckles from 14 attempts with 3
wins, Wendy has 2 buckles from 2 attempts, Linda has 1 buckle
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Meg Wade and Chris Gates are the owners. They breed for the
national and international endurance markets and compete
throughout the year from 40km-160km races with numerous horses.
The stand 7 stallions and breed approximately 30 mares annually.
Kristie Taprell, winner of 2011 ride.
CORRYONG NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE
For information on what is happening through the Corryong
Neighbourhood House make contact with one of the people below.
41 DONALDSON ST, CORRYONG 3707
Phone: 02 6076 1179
FAX 60761100
Website: nhouse.dyndns.org
Kelly Miller (coordinator)
co_ord@nhouse. dyndns.org
Sharon Roberts
(administration)
admin@nhouse. dyndns.org
OPEN Tue, Wed, Thu 9am – 5pm
Now also open Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm
Interesting telephone message:
"Hi, we aren't in at the moment, if you are trying to sell us something please
start speaking now and hang up at the beep, everyone else start speaking at
the beep and hang up when you've finished."
PRINCESS HOUSE Crystal & Linen is holding a FUNDRAISER for the
WALWA MEMORIAL HALL on SUNDAY 30TH OCTOBER AT 1PM
In the SUPPER ROOM of the
WALWA MEMORIAL HALL
LUCKY DOOR PRIZE GREAT SPECIALS
Call Ian & Harley Beith 60376244 to confirm
number for afternoon tea.
THERE WILL BE NO YOGA ON 26 OCTOBER
Arts and Crafts Studio Opening Soon in Walwa
A Number of local artists are setting up an Art and Craft Studio in Walwa. They have decided to call it Studio C546 which is the
highway number of the River Road. This group invites any artists or craft persons to be part of the community group opening this
shop in the Main Street of Walwa; a showcase for their work and selling to the public.
Paintings, Knitting, Ceramics, All Crafts/You Name It
Proposed Opening Hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays
10am until 4:30pm
Enquiries: Call Matt Smith: 0408444795 or Alchemy of Colour, Main St Walwa
Studio C546 is sponsored by Bridge the River Arts. We are a ‘not for profit’ community group. More Info: Gayl 0260376230
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2011
WALWA BUSH NURSING CENTRE
The WBNC AGM was held on Thursday, evening 13 October, 2011.
There was a really good roll up of attendees, many of whom came
specifically to listen to the presentation from the guest speaker, Meg
Wade. Andrew Urquhart welcomed the attendees, making special
mention of Graham Hill, President of UMH&CS Board, Maxine
Brockfield CEO of UMH&CS and of course, Meg Wade, guest
speaker.
President and Pennie MacLeod as Treasurer. A late nomination was
received for a position on the board and the board discussed the
issue of varying the standing orders to accommodate a thirteenth
board member. The board adopted the variation and Rob Thompson
was also elected to the board. Hayden Drummond was elected to the
position of auditor for the next financial year.
Next it was time for our guest speaker’s presentation: Sandi Grieve
introduced Meg Wade to the audience as an incredibly successful
competitor and trainer of endurance horses on a national and
international level. She said we are very lucky to have Meg with us
both from the perspective of being privileged to hear her
presentation but to have her at all since she was the victim of a life
threatening accident. She fought for her life and to regain her
lifestyle with the same determination she has battled to win rides.
Meg’s presentation was inspiring, illustrated with some amazing
photos detailing her career and her struggles. She delivered some
pertinent insights into her pathway to recovery and rehabilitation
methodologies. In particular she sited Bobath therapy, (Google it! –
it is very interesting!) acupuncture, healthy lifestyle, omega 3 and
other supplements, positive outlook and supportive friends and
family as being the keystones for recovery from a brain injury.
The President of the WBNC Board, Andrew Urquhart, CEO, Sandi
Grieve and Auditor, Hayden Drummond, (from ASB & Associates)
presented their annual reports, which described and detailed the
highs and lows of the organisation throughout the past financial year
and applauded staff, board and volunteers for their efforts. These
reports are published in the annual report, a copy of which is
available in the WBNC for interested community members who
were unable to attend the
AGM to review.
Andrew Urquhart announced
his retirement from his role
as President of the WBNC
B o ar d o f M an ag emen t,
although he will still
continue in his role as a
board member. Andrew has
had a very long term of
office as President of the
Board and has met the
challenge of managing the
WBNC through some
turbulent times in an
exemplary manner. Paul
Jeffries took the opportunity
to thank Andrew Urquhart on behalf of the community and
congratulate him for his leadership and efforts over his term of
office.
Nominations were accepted from members of the community for
three vacant positions on the board and the three candidates were
duly elected to the board, namely Sue Martin, Bronwyn Smithwick
and Maree Gregg. The five board members whose three year term of
office was completed, (Andrew Urquhart, Simon Staughton, Terry
O’Keefe, Bob Mountford and Meredith Haugen) all renominated
and were also elected to the board. The executive of the board all
stood down and members of the board voted for a new executive.
We welcome Paul Jeffries as President, Margi Fury as Vice
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She is determined to ride competitively again and has already
completed a 5km encouragement ride. She even expects to once
again pilot a helicopter. Her focus and drive was an inspiration to
all. Please read a transcript of Meg’s presentation in this edition of
Walwa World.
MEG WADE’S STORY, IN HER OWN WORDS
I have lived in Burrowye with my husband, Chris for about 20
years. I clearly remember the first day I drove into Dingley Maze,
months before we were able to purchase it, I fell in love with it
immediately!
It was the perfect place for us, good water, good country and as a
bonus, backing on to a State Park for the training of horses.
Since our arrival I have gone on to win four National
Championships, the Tom Quilty Gold Cup, represented Australia
at four World Championships – all with my own horses trained at
Dingley Maze. I have also competed in numerous other overseas
competitions. My best placing in a World Championship was in
2002 in Spain where I achieved an individual 4th with Castlebar
Treaty.
I now see a physiotherapist in Albury once every couple of weeks
to make sure we are on track with my rehabilitation. Every couple
of months I also attend a Bobath therapist near Melbourne, There
are five qualified Bobath therapists in Australia and I am lucky
that Epworth were able to obtain a placing for me with this
therapist. Bobath is an holistic method of treating brain injury
conditions. I also receive acupuncture and myotherapy in Albury
as I believe these are beneficial to my recovery. My closest
neighbour, the Mitchells have been very supportive. Bernice has
been available to drive me to appointments when Chris was not
able.
My driving licence, which was temporarily suspended, was
reinstated at the end of January this year after I had completed
several lessons with an instructor and passed an on-road
assessment by an OT Driving Examine, proving I was safe to be
back on the road. I still do not drive a lot but am getting back into
it! Everything takes time!
In 2003 I commenced my helicopter training and gained my
PPLH in 2004 (pilot’s licence). Flying was very different from
horse riding and a good release for me.
On 12 April, 2009 at the Tumbarumba Endurance ride, I fell from
a horse near the end of the 100km race and suffered a diffuse
brain injury. Apart from a fractured skull over the cerebellum, I
had no other fractures.
I was airlifted by helicopter to Canberra Hospital where I stayed
for about 6 weeks. I was moved to the Epworth Hospital in
Melbourne for more therapy. Since I was not a TAC patient
(Traffic Accident) it was difficult to find a rehabilitation facility
that would accept me. My entire time in hospital, 6 weeks in
Canberra, 255 days at the Epworth and my time in Albury rehab
has all been privately funded and my ongoing requirements are
still privately funded. I am inelligable for any assistance as they
are subject to an asset test and although we may be rich in land,
that doesn’t make us wealthy!
WALWA BUSH DANCE
WALWA BUSH DANCE
A bush dance was held on Friday 23 September to raise funds for the Walwa
Hall. Unfortunately it had to compete with the football so the turnout was
disappointing. However those who attended had a great time dancing to the
music of the local group Narangatook.
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LOCAL BUSHWALK
TO
WILLSBURN RIDGE
OVERLOOKING
WALWA
Col, Patrea, Irene, Ivan and
OMO (photo by John Palmer)
Walwa from Willsburn Ridge
(photo by Patrea)
Four brave walkers, Ivan, Irene, Patrea and Colin completed a
local bushwalk on Saturday 8th October enjoying the beautiful
walk we have on our doorstep. Weather was perfect and although
storm clouds were threatening, it didn’t rain. We certainly
cleaned out any cobwebs!!
We walked up the Redbank fire trail, a fairly steep and
challenging climb, (1-11/2hrs) but rewarded by wonderful views,
then onto the Willsburn Ridge which overlooks Walwa, another
1/2 hour easy walk and wonderful view. We followed the
Redbank western boundary fence overlooking the Shelley Road
and Valley/Mt Burrowye/Pine Mountain, had lunch with John
Palmer then sauntered down the track to the Redbank front gate
(1hour easy walk, descending, mostly). From here we followed
the ridge descending from near the front gate down towards the
track at the back of the resort, finishing where we started at
Snake Gully. I had forgotten about the few hills that kept
appearing. Great views, great potential for avid photographers,
17km walk a little challenging and as good as a walk in any
National Park.
Irene Palmer
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Ivan, Irene & Col on Willsburn
Ridge overlooking Walwa
(photo by Patrea)
Irene’s 17km walk on Saturday 8 October up the Redbank fire
trail was everything she said it was – steep and challenging but
the views from Willsburn ridge and the Redbank boundary fence
were fantastic. When Irene, Omo (Irene’s dog), Ivan, Colin and I
left Snake gully at 8.30 am it was cool and foggy but by the time
we reached Willsburn Ridge we were hot and had a clear view of
Walwa. After a ‘smoko’ stop we wandered along the boundary
fence and arrived at John Palmer’s at lunch time where were
treated to a hot cuppa and comfortable seats. We left in haste
when we heard there was a thunderstorm forecast but thank
goodness it never eventuated and we enjoyed ideal weather. We
walked down the ridge from the Redbank front gate to the back
of the Upper Murray Resort and again the views were wonderful.
We arrived back at the car around 4pm, weary, but with a great
sense of achievement. Thank you, Irene.
Patrea Cook
Sun
Mon
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
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Girls W’end
24
Balance Class 2pm
Powerbar 5:30
Tues
Weds
Thurs
Fri
Sat
18 October
Zumba 6:15 DVD
19
Powerbar 4:30
Yoga 5:30
20
21
Powerbar 5:30
WPS Opening 9am
Girls W’end
22
Girl’s W’end
25
Zumba 6:15 DVD
26
Watercolour
Workshop
Powerbar 4:30
NO YOGA
27
Watercolour
Workshop
28
Storytime Corryong
LIb
Powerbar 5:30
29
CERT AGM 6:30pm
30
31 * Balance Class
2pm * Powerbar
5:30 * Melb Cup
Calcutta 7:30pm
horse draw
2 November
Zumba 6:15 DVD
2 BTRA 6:30pm
WBNC
Powerbar 4:30
Yoga 5:30
3
4
Powerbar 5:30
5
6
7
Balance Class 2pm
Powerbar 5:30
8
Zumba 6:15 DVD
9
Powerbar 4:30
Yoga 5:30
10
11
Powerbar 5:30
12
13
14
Balance Class 2pm
Powerbar 5:30
15
Zumba 6:15 DVD
16
Powerbar 4:30
Yoga 5:30
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18
Powerbar 5:30
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Walwa-Jingellic Lions Club
Melbourne Cup Calcutta at Walwa Hotel
7:30pm for horse draw
Come along for a fun night
Podiatrist Anna Reeves
is available for consultation
at Wagga Wagga,
Holbrook and Corryong
Phone: 02 6921 1783
IN AID OF WALWA HALL
LIONS ARE HAVING A BATTERY DRIVE.
ANY OLD VEHICLE BATTERIES CAN BE
JAN LEWIS INTERVIEW WITH BORDER MAIL
If you missed the article on Jan Lewis in the Border Morning Mail you
can go to this link http://www.bordermail.com.au/news/local/news/
general/video-the-gran-from-snowy-river/2317262.aspx and read about
Jan and listen to her reading her poem “Gran from Snowy River”.
DROPPED OFF AT JIM LACEY’S FARM
SHELLEY ROAD WALWA.
PHONE 6037 1256
GIRLS’ GETAWAY (aka WOMEN’S WEEKEND)
COLLECTIONS CAN BE ARRANGED
WANTED
OLD GATE GUDGENS,RUSTY AND OF NO USE
ANY OLD TOOLS, RUSTY, AND OF NO USE
In my dotage I hope to become a collector of the above.
Phone Pen at 60371250
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When
Friday, October 21 at 4:00pm
to
October 23 at 4:00pm
Location
Shelley Forest Camp, Avondale Road, off Murray Valley
Highway, Koetong. (halfway b/t Corryong & Wodonga)
Theme
Gypsies/Carnivale
Cost: $80/$70 conc
Ring Corryong Neighborhood House for flyer 0260761179
CHEESE MAKING IN WALWA
Making cheese in Walwa
TUTOR: Marilyn Webster
Marilyn started teaching cheese making in May 2010
and has taught 190 people in the Upper Murray Area
since then from Tumut to Corryong.
mwebsterkoetong@dragnet.com.au
PH: 0260727542 0458515191
Cost to participants: $80 WBNC (usually $100)
Cheeses made: Haloumi, Fetta, Ricotta, Camembert
Maximum per class: 10
We can organize more classes if people are interested,
just let Irene know. It was a lot of fun.
Your local Credit Union located at the Walwa Bush Nursing Centre
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays 2pm-5pm
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Bridge Hotel, Jingellic
Bridge Hotel Est. 1926 a historic pub in picturesque surroundings by the Murray River
3149 River Road, Jingellic.
Ph: 02 60 371 290
Hosts: David and Janice Robertson
Driving Distances
(approximate):
514 km from Sydney
433 km from Melbourne
306 km from Canberra
106 km from Albury
45 km from Tumbarumba
• Friendly Staff
• Juke Box
• Pool Table
• Great Meals 12 noon to 2 pm & 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday to Sundays
• Beer Garden overlooking the Murray River
• Three Cabins:
• One cabin with queen bed and a bunk room with 4 beds (maximum 6 people), kitchen, air-con
• Two motel style cabins, one with wheelchair access to bathroom (maximum 3 per cabin), bar fridge, air-con
• House: Three-bedroom house, all cabins and house have reverse cycle air conditioner, TV.
• Free Camping by the Murray River
• Try your luck catching a legendary Murray Cod
• Scenic Upper Murray vistas
• Beautiful river and snow capped mountain views
• Walwa Golf Club
Acknowledgements:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jingellic,_New_South_Wales
http://www.tumbashire.nsw.gov.au/
WALWA AND DISTRICTS COMMUNITY
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT)
COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
25 October 2011 6.30pm WBNC Community
Centre
All community members welcome -all position declared
vacant - finger food on conclusion.
The COM meets up to four times a year to provide support
to the CERT with governance, grants and procurement. If
you would like to volunteer for a position please call COM
chair Julia McCourt on 6037 6255 or email
mccourts@skymesh.com.au for a nomination form.
Be a part of promoting the Upper Murray as a great place to live or to
visit by advertising your business or group in The Upper Murray
Business Directory. The deadline for adverts in the 2012 print
directory is November 4. For more information and an application
form type in www.uppermurraybusinessdirectory.com.au into the top
of your web browser and go to the Advertise with Us tab at the
bottom. Jennie Star can be contacted on 6077 4265 or by email at
sixstars@dragnet.com.au
Narelle Rouch
Massage & Bowen Therapist
THANK YOU
AAMT 10274
A big thank you to Mary Connors, Elma van de
Hoef, Neva Taylor and her granddaughter Taylor
for helping with folding of Walwa World in
September.
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Narelle is now conducting massage therapy sessions on
Tuesdays at the Walwa Bush Nursing Centre.
Please call 60374122 to make an appointment.
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JINGELLIC
WALWA
The 2011 Weekend of Wonders Festival
Friday 11 November - Sunday 13 November 2011
FRIDAY 11 NOVEMBER AT WALWA
7pm-9pm
Walwa Hall: Great River Road Art & Photography Exhibition Launch
Featuring William McInnes; Ian and Di Simpson live music
8pm -12am Walwa Hotel Acoustic Concert
8pm
Backroaders
10pm
White Line
SATURDAY 12 NOVEMBER AT WALWA
10am-5pm
9am-5pm
3pm-7pm
3pm
5pm
From 6pm
8pm
9pm
Walwa Bloomin’ Lot Festival - Featuring William McInnes
Street Market Day and Hall Exhibition: The Great River Road
Walwa Hotel Acoustic Concert
Narangatook Mini Bush Dance
Feva Pitch Community Singing Show
“Music in the Vines” at Upper Murray Estate $5 bus from Walwa Hotel: food and
wines from 6pm, live music from 8pm til late
My Friend and I
Music in the Vines - live band
SUNDAY 12 NOVEMBER AT JINGELLIC
9am-1pm
Drummond Golf State of Origin & BBQ
1pm-8pm
1pm
2pm
3pm
4pm
5pm
6pm
Bridge hotel Concert, Jingellic
Maria Forde
My Friend and I
Backroaders
Pete Denahy
Darren Colston
White Line
Things to see at your Leisure: Canoeing; hire from Upper Murray Resort; fishing; bushwalking;
wine tasting at Upper Murray Estate
SEE YOU THERE
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TREATING SNAKES BITES
With the warmer months approaching snakes are appearing sunning
themselves on the road. We have had good rains and next will be long
grass and as we all know we need to be alert for snakes. Here is an
article which you may want to put in your first aide kit or glove box or
wherever. Good idea to read it first especially if you are an adventurous
outdoor recreationalist. Maybe even practice putting on the pressure
immobilization bandage with a friend so you feel confident. You may
save your own or someone else’s life. No-one in Australia has ever died
who has been bitten by a snake and had the pressure immobilization
bandage applied correctly. Walwa Bush Nursing Centre has a snake
venom detection kit for identifying the snake venom and also has snake
antivenom on hand. For further information speak to one of the nurses
at Walwa.
In Australia there are about 3,000 cases of snake bite annually, of which
200 to 500 receive antivenom; on average one or two will prove fatal.
About half the deaths are due to bites from Brown Snakes; the rest
mostly from Tiger Snake, Taipan and Death Adder. Some deaths are
sudden, but it is uncommon to die within four hours of a snake bite. In
1906, the untreated death rates were as high as 40% to 50% for death
adder and tiger snake bites! Improved supportive treatment and the
availability of effective antivenoms has reduced this considerably.
Common or Eastern Brown Snake Pseudonaja textilis
Australian snake bites. Regional lymphadenopathy (swollen painful
lymph glands) may be marked, even with non-venomous snake bites,
and is not by itself an indication for the administration of antivenom.
Lymphadenopathy may contribute to abdominal pain in children. Often
there will be no signs of envenomation. In these cases, individuals
will not require antivenom because the snake has injected little or
no venom.
Signs and Symptoms of envenomation: Presentation is variable and
signs and symptoms will fluctuate. The usual sequence of systemic
symptom development is:
Less than an hour after the bite: Headache (an important symptom),
irritability, photophobia, (aversion to light) nausea, vomiting, sweating,
diarrhea, decreased conscious state manifesting as confusion;
coagulation abnormalities; occasionally sudden hypotension with loss
of consciousness.
1–3 hours after bite: Cranial nerve paralysis, ptosis, (drooping
eyelids,) diplopia, (double/blurred vision,) dysphagia, (difficulty
swallowing) abdominal pain, voice changes, increasing confusion,
dark urine due to haemoglobinuria (blood products in the urine),
hypertension (high blood pressure), rapid heart rate, hemorrhage.
More than three hours after bite: Limb and respiratory muscle
paralysis leading to respiratory failure, peripheral circulatory failure/
shock with pallor and cyanosis, myoglobinuria, eventually death.
Snake bite should always be considered in any case of unexpected
confusion or loss of consciousness following outdoor activities in
snake country. In Australia, snake venoms alone cause coagulopathy, so
if present you can rule out other forms of envenomation.
The Brown Snake is found all over Australia. It has extremely potent
venom, and although the quantity of venom injected is usually small,
this snake causes more snakebite deaths in Australia than any other.
Sudden and relatively early deaths have been recorded. Its venom
causes severe coagulation disturbances, neurotoxicity (nerve problems),
and occasionally nephrotoxicity (kidney problems) by a direct action of
the venom, but not rhabdomyolysis (release into bloodstream of
myoglobin from damaged muscle fibres causing kidney damage/
failure.)
Tiger Snake Notechis scutatus
The Tiger Snake lives in the temperate southern areas of Australia. The
characteristic stripes are not seen all year round, and there is a totally
black variant found around the Flinders Ranges area of South Australia.
As well as neurotoxicity and coagulopathy, rhabdomyolysis (due to
Notexin in the venom) is very likely if treatment is delayed. Untreated
mortality is about 45%.
Redbellied Black Snake Pseudechis porphyriacus
The Redbellied Black Snake is found in all eastern non-arid areas.
While the venom has neurotoxic, coagulopthic (clotting issues) and
myotoxic (muscular problems) actions, it is not as potent as most, and
no deaths after a Redbellied Black Snake bite have yet been reported.
Black or Tiger antivenom may be used. This snake can 'jump' in the air
if disturbed or chased.
Signs and Symptoms:
The snake bite site is usually painless and may have classical paired
fang marks, but this is not the most common picture. Often there are
just a few lacerations or scratches, and sometimes these may be
painless or go unnoticed. Bruising, bleeding, and local swelling may be
present, but significant local tissue destruction is uncommon in
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This sequence of events is highly variable. Brown Snake bites, even
apparently trivial ones, have been associated with acute deterioration
over a five minute period leading to death. This may occur as soon as
30 minutes to an hour after the original bite. Acute, severe cardiac
depression may be the mechanism for sudden death. Paralysis, when it
occurs, usually commences with cranial nerves (nerves in the head and
face), then skeletal muscle, then the muscles of respiration. In small
children or with highly venomous snake bites it may happen much
more quickly.
Major bleeding disturbances are rare with Australian snakes, although
the development of coagulopathies are relatively common. Watch for
blood in urine, sputum or vomit, low bowel haemmorrhage, vaginal
bleed or haemoglobinuria, and remember that about 20% of persons
who die after snake bite have cerebral haemmorrhages. Muscle
destruction from myolytic toxins is not uncommon and may not be
associated with muscle tenderness; it may lead to renal failure and
should be specifically looked for, because early treatment with
antivenom will reduce its severity. Prognosis depends on the type of
snake and the quantity of venom injected. An angry snake and multiple
bites is associated with greater venom volumes.
First Aid for Snake Bites
CALL 000 FOR AMBULANCE.
Keep the victim calm and ask: What were they doing at the time of
the bite? When did it happen? Did you see the snake? Do you feel any
different? unwell?
Do NOT wash the bite site: There may or may not be fang marks and/
or swelling at the bite site. The site may or may not be painful, there
may be ooze from the site, pinpoint hemorrhages, bruising or redness or
no local signs at all. It is extremely important to retain traces of
venom for use with venom identification kits! The type of snake
involved may be identified by the detection of venom on the skin.
Snake venom detection kits will not work if you wash the site.
Do NOT cut or excise the area or apply an arterial torniquet! Both
these measures are ineffective and may make the situation worse.
Arterial tourniquets, which cut off the circulation to the limb, are
potentially dangerous, and are no longer recommended for any type of
bite or sting in Australia.
Apply pressure immobilization as quickly as possible; if you wait
until symptoms become noticeable you will have missed the best
time for treatment.
Keep the victim still. This includes all the limbs. Stop lymphatic
spread - bandage firmly, splint and immobilize (see detailed
instructions below)! Don't allow the victim to walk or move a limb.
Treating Snakebites (cont’d)
been successfully used.
Walking should be prevented. Research stresses the importance of
keeping the patient still. The pressure-immobilization technique is
currently recommended by the Australian Resuscitation Council, the
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Australian and New
Zealand College of Anaesthetists. Immobility is best attained by
application of a splint or sling, using a bandage or whatever is to
hand to absolutely minimize all limb movement, reassurance and
immobilization such as putting the patient on a stretcher is also
valuable. Where possible, bring transportation to the patient
(rather then vice versa). The pressure-immobilization approach is
simple, safe and will not cause tissue damage. Bites to the head, neck,
and back are a special problem - firm pressure should be applied
locally if possible.
Do not take clothing off as the movement of doing so will promote the
movement of venom into the blood stream. Keep the patient (and the
bitten or stung limb) still.
Bandage upwards towards the heart from the lower portion of the
bitten or stung limb, starting at the toes and fingers. Even though a
little venom may be squeezed upwards, the bandage will be more
comfortable, and therefore can be left in place for longer if required.
The bandage should be as tight as you would apply to a sprained
ankle.
When applying the pressure bandage, take note of where the bite is
beneath the bandage, and mark the position on the bandage. This
allows health professionals to cut a small window in the bandage to test
the site with the snake venom detection kit without removing the
bandage and potentially allowing the venom to circulate.
The lymphatic system is responsible for systemic spread of most
venoms. This can be reduced by the application of a firm bandage
over a folded pad placed over the bitten area. While firm, it should
not be so tight that it stops blood flow to the limb or congests the veins.
Start bandaging directly over the bitten area, ensuing that the pressure
over the bite is firm and even, as firm as for a sprained ankle. If you
have enough bandage you can extend towards more central parts of the
body, to delay spread of any venom that has already started to move
centrally. A pressure dressing should be applied even if the bite is on
the victim’s trunk or torso.
The pressure-immobilization first aid technique was developed in
the 1970s by Professor Struan Sutherland to retard the movement of
venom from the bite site into the circulation, thus "buying time" for the
patient to reach medical care. Research with snake venom has shown
that very little venom reaches the blood stream if firm pressure is
applied over the bitten area and the limb is immobilized. Pressureimmobilization was initially developed to treat snakebite, but it is also
applicable to bites and stings by some other venomous creatures. It is
currently recommended for most life threatening venomous bites and
stings in Australia. It is recommended for: all species of
Australian snakes including sea snakes, funnel web spiders, bee, wasp
and ant stings in allergic individuals, blue ringed octopus, cone shell
stings. DO NOT use pressure-immobilisation first aid for: spider
bites other than from a funnel web spider, jelly fish stings, stonefish
and other fish stings, bee, wasp and ant stings in non-allergic
individuals, bites by scorpions, centipedes, beetles.
Even if the bitten or stung person is ill when first seen, the
application of pressure-immobilization first aid may prevent further
absorption of venom from the bite or sting site during transport to
hospital. If the bandages and splint have been applied correctly, they
will be comfortable and may be left on for several hours. They should
not be taken off until the patient has reached medical care.
Removal of the bandage will be associated with rapid systemic
spread. Hence ALWAYS wait until the patient is in a fully-equipped
medical treatment area before bandage removal is attempted. The
treating doctor will decide when to remove the bandages. If a
significant amount of venom has been injected, it may move into the
blood stream very quickly when the bandages are removed. They
should be left in position until appropriate antivenom and resuscitation
equipment has been assembled. Bandages may be quickly reapplied if
clinical deterioration occurs, and left on until antivenom therapy has
been effective.
Bites to the lower limb
Extend the bandage as high as possible up the limb.
Apply a splint to the leg. Any rigid object may be used as a splint, eg
spade, piece of wood or tree branch, rolled up newspapers etc.
Bind it firmly to as much of the leg as possible.
Keep the patient still. Lie the patient down to prevent walking or
moving around.
Bites to the hand or forearm: Bandage as much of the arm as
possible, starting at the fingers. Use a splint to the elbow. Use a sling to
immobilise the arm. Keep the patient still. Lie the patient down to
prevent walking or moving around.
Bites to the trunk: If possible apply firm pressure over the bitten or
stung area. Do not restrict chest movement. Keep the patient still.
Bites to the head or neck: No first aid for bitten or stung area. Keep
the patient still.
(Adapted with permission from the Australian Venom Research
Unit Struan Sutherland/AVRU) (Images: Pressure-immobilisation,
courtesy of the Australian Venom Research Unit)
Apply a broad pressure bandage over the bite site as soon as
possible. Crepe bandages are ideal, but any flexible material may be
used. Clothing, towels etc may be torn into strips. Panty hose have
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(Suggestion: Cut this out and keep in your first aid kit and/or glove
box for quick reference)
REMEMBRANCE DAY - REVISITING HISTORY
Remembrance Day (11th November) marks the anniversary of the
armistice which ended the First World War (1914-18). It was
originally called Armistice Day. At the end of World War 11, the
British and Australian governments changed the name of the
Remembrance Day as Armistice Day was no longer an appropriate
name for a day which would commemorate all war dead.
Remembrance Day has a particular significance to Australia as it
was an Australian journalist working on Fleet Street, Edward
Honey, who proposed two minutes silence at a commemorative
service at the New Cenotaph in London on the first anniversary.
On the second anniversary of the armistice in 1920 the
commemoration was given added significance with the return of
the remains of an unknown soldier from the battlefields of the
Western Front.
Unknown soldiers were interred with full military honours in
Westminster Abbey in London and at the Arc de Triumph in Paris.
In Australia on the 75th anniversary of the armistice in 1993
Remembrance Day ceremonies again took on a national focus. The
remains of an unknown Australian soldier, exhumed from a First
World War military cemetery in France, were ceremonially
entombed in the Memorial’s Hall of Memory.
In 1997 the Governor General issued a proclamation formally
declaring 11th November Remembrance Day, and urged all
Australians to observe one minutes silence at 11am on the 11th
November each year to remember those who died or suffered for
Australia in all wars and armed conflicts.
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BARRELS; 1ST Christina McLellan, 2nd Peter Jenkins, 3rd Corrina
Galvin
JINGELLIC SHOW OPEN GYMKHANA
RESULTS 25TH SEPTEMBER, 2011
SHOWJUMPING;
45CM CLASS
1ST Christina McLellan on Wes, 2nd Peter Jenkins on Cardy, 3rd
Hannah Jenkins on Renaldo, 4th Corrina Galvin on Sary, 5th Ace
Coughlan on Noddy.
60CM CLASS;
1st Ace Coughlan on Noddy, 2nd Lucas Shore on Sharla, 3rd
Christina McLellan on Wes, 4th Jacob Shore on Layla.
80CM CLASS;
1st Sophie Carneli on Billy, 2nd Brieanna Galvin on Bandit, Equal
3rd Lucas Shore on Sharla and Jacob Shore on Layla
NOVELITIES;
6YRS & Under 10;
BENDING; 1st Lily Murphy, BARRELS; 1st Lily Murphy, 2nd
Taylah Butler, KEYHOLE; 1st Lily Murphy
2nd Taylar Butler, OLD ENGLISH PLATE; 1st Taylar Butler, FLAG;
1st Taylar Butler, 2nd Lily Murphy,
BEN- BAR- AFT 1st Lily Murphy, 2nd Taylar Butler
10YRS & U15YRS;
KEY HOLE;1st Brienna Galvin, 2nd Hannah Jenkins, 3rd Alisha
Allen,
OLD ENGLISH PLATE; 1st Lucas Shore, 2nd Hannah Jenkins, 3rd
Brienna Galvin.
FLAG RACE; 1st Andrew Jenkins, 2nd Emily Belling, 3rd Lucas
Shore
BEN-BAR-RAFT; 1st Brienna Galvin, 2nd Andrew Jenkins, 3rd
Emily Belling
BENDING; 1st Lucas Shore, 2nd Brienna Galvin, 3rd Andrew
Jenkins.
BARRELS; 1st Lucas Shore, 2nd Brienna Galvin, 3rd Hannah
Jenkins.
15YRS & U18YRS;
BARRELS; 1st Jacob Shore, 2nd Jasmine Allen
KEY HOLE; 1st Jasmine Allen; OLD ENGLISH PLATE; 1st Jacob
Shore;
FLAG RACE; 1st Jacob Shore, 2nd Jasmine Allen; BEN-BARRAFT; 1ST Jacob Shore, 2nd Jasmine Allen
18YRS & OVER;
KEY HOLE; 1st James McLellan, 2nd Peter Jenkins, 3rd Corrina
Galvin
OLD ENGLISH PLATE; 1st Christina McLellan, 2nd Peter Jenkins,
3rd Corrina Galvin
FLAG RACE; 1st Peter Jenkins, 2nd Christina McLellan
BEN-BAR-RAFT; 1st Corrina Galvin, 2nd Christina McLellan, 3rd
James McLellan
BENDING; 1st Peter Jenkins, 2nd Corrina Galvin, 3rd Christina
McLellan
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DOG EVENTS;
MOST UNUSUAL; 1ST Ron with Toby, 2nd Lily with Mindy, Equal
3rd Lily with Mia & Peter with Franky
PET MOST LIKE IT’S OWNER; 1st Lily with Mia, 2nd Ron with
Toby, 3rd Peter with Franky
PRETTIEST SMALL DOG; 1st Lily with Mindy, 2nd Ron with Toby
FANCY DRESSED DOG; 1st Lily with Mindy.
PRETTIEST LARGE DOG; 1st Lily with Mia, 2nd Peter with
Franky
MOST OBEDIENT DOG; 1st Peter with Franky, 2nd Lily with Mia,
3rd Lily with Mindy
DOG WITH THE CURLIEST TAIL; 1st Lily with Mindy, 2nd Ron
with Toby
DOG WITH THE WAGGIEST TAIL; 1st Sharyn with Ebony, 2nd
Corrie with Arnie, 3rd Lily with Mia
DOG WITH THE MOST DOUBTFUL PARENTAGE; 1st Lily
with Mindy
DOG RACE; 1st Sharyn with Ebony, 2nd Corrie with Arnie, 3rd Lily
with Mia
After the dog events there was the Gum boot throwing of different
classes with some extraordinary techniques. The Tug-a-war which
tested a lot of strengths from both men and women was really great
fun.
LUCKY GATE PRIZE; won by Emily Belling from Tarcutta
MAJOR SHOW RAFFLE; SPONSORED BY HARVEY
NORMAN, ALBURY
1st prize; 43” Samsung HD Plasma TV was won by Di Mountford,
Walwa
2nd Prize; Navig 8R 143 GPS was won by Russell McLean,
Corryong.
3rd Prize; Canon Powershot A3100 IS Digital Camera was won by
Penny Evans, Walwa
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SUCCESSFUL WINNERS AND
THANK YOU TO ALL, WHO BOUGHT TICKETS TO
SUPPORT OUR JINGELLIC SHOW SOCIETY RAFFLE.
THANK YOU to Harvey Norman for sponsoring the prizes.
Although the numbers were down for the Gymkhana, the people
who did come or stayed on after the trail ride, really enjoyed
themselves and with a beautiful sun shiny day.
OUR TRAIL RIDE WAS VERY SUCCESSFUL WITH NUMBERS
OF 35 RIDERS. THANKYOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED
EITHER AS RIDERS AND GUESTS. A BIG THANK YOU TO
ALL THE WORKERS AND SUPPORTERS WHO PUT IN
NUMEROUS HOURS FOR A GREAT WEEKEND.
Jingellic Show Society Trail Ride started the Friday Night with
hamburgers for tea and meeting up with the riders from Tallangatta,
Tarcutta, Tumbarumba, Albury, Thurgoona, Gerogery, Walwa and
Jingellic district. Saturday morning we started out about 9am
with a beautiful day. Our Trail boss in the head was Robbie
McKimmie and Trail boss behind or on the end was Ace
Coughlan, so no one was left behind. We had to cross the
bridge which was interesting for some people. We had the
safety committee holding the traffic while we crossed the
bridge and supported us till we were able to get up to Snake
Gully Road. Once off the main road a few people were more
relaxed and really enjoyed the bush ride. There are amazing
sites and we were so lucky to be on horse back as you get to
see sights others wouldn’t. The view at the top was really
worth the long ride up those hills. It was spectacular. We did
take some photos which I hope to pass on when I can. At the
top we took a break, taking photos and chatting. Then we
moved onto Henry Lee’s property where we had lunch at a
hut, cooked on a Barby and hot tea made with a billy by our
crew.
There were a couple of people who missed getting away
with us earlier but were able to ride with us after lunch. The
country was so lush with green grass, the horses were
tempted to eat and not walk on but we gave in to them when
we had a break. The back down trip was just a lovely
although not as steep. Then we had our spectacular Saturday
night Country Baked Oven Dinner. How lovely was that! We
did get a few showers which dampened our tables and chairs
but that didn’t stop people from turning up to eat. The fires
and the delicious hot dinner soon warmed everyone up.
Thanks to Lindsay and his crew for the great dinner.
Everyone loved the ride so much, Robbie organised a short
ride the next day for the ones who could stay on but not
participating in the Gymkhana. I had so many good
comments spoken to me about the organisation of our
Jingellic ride which make me very proud to be part of our
show committee. Thank you again to all who were part of
our fantastic fun weekend.
See you all again same time next year.
Regards, Liz McLellan, Secretary
Riding classes
Boy or girl rider u10 yrs 1st Taylah Butler
Champion rider u10yrs Taylah Butler
Girl rider u13yrs 1st Lily Murphy
Boy rider u13yrs 1st Andrew Jenkins
Champion rider under 15yrs Andrew Jenkins
Boy or girl rider 13 & u18yrs 1st Jacob Shore 2nd Hannah
Jenkins 3rd Brieanna Galvin
Champion rider u18yrs Hannah Jenkins
Lady or gentleman rider 18yrs & over 1st Corrine Galvin
2nd Ace Coughlan 3rd Peter Jenkins
Champion Rider 18yrs & over Corrine Galvin
School Pony 1st “Will” ridden by Lucas Shore & Lily
Murphy
Bareback Rider u15yrs 1st Emily Belling 2nd Andrew
Jenkins
Bareback Rider u 21yrs 1st Christina McLellan 2nd Jacob
Shore 3rd Jasmin Allen
Pair of Riders u18yrs 1st Lily Murphy & Jacob Shore 2nd
Jasmine Allen & Emily Belling
Led handler classes
Boy or Girl Handler 10 & u 15yrs 1st Lily Murphy 2nd
Lucas Shore equal 3rd Elisha Allen & Emily Belling
Boy or Girl Handler 15 & U18yrs 1st Jacob Shore 2nd
Jasmine Allen
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Joyce outside Walwa Store
Bridge the River Arts presents
The Opening & Awards Night
Of
“ The Great River RoadArt & Photo Exhibition”
At: Walwa Memorial Hall
On: Friday 11th Nov 7pm –10pm
Admission: $15 ( includes a glass of wine & savouries)
Entertainment by Ian & Dianne Simpson.
Special Guest: William Mc Innes
Prizes thanks to;
Sat: 12th Bush Market 10am –5pm
Food Stalls
Pub Music
Sat : Exhibition Open 10am-5pm
Sun: Exhibition Open 10am – 4pm
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