Issue 23 - Merriwa Central School

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MERRIWA CENTRAL SCHOOL
Bow Street, Merriwa 2329
Ph: 6548 2119 Fax: 6548 2534
Email: merriwa2-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au Online: www.merriwa-c.schools.nsw.edu.au
Issue 23:
Thursday 2 August 2012
The winner of July‟s Photo comp is this amazing star
trail photo taken by Elizabeth Titulaer looking over the
Cat‟s Ear formation at Widden Valley. Elizabeth has
won a prize donated by Merriwa Sports Club. The next
theme will be “All that‟s cold” and is sponsored by
ZanneArt Photography.
MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 2 August Page 1
REMINDER
The deadline for all articles and advertisements is Monday 12 Noon,
for distribution on Thursday.
MERRIWA RINGER Thursday 2 August 2012
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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Variety Night proved once again what a talented
bunch of students we have at Merriwa Central
School. Our annual concert is a fantastic
opportunity for students to perform on stage,
individually and as a group. Thank you to all
parents who assisted with costumes, and to Mrs
West for organising our “Twisted Tales” Variety
Concert 2012.
Education Week
Education Week is a fantastic opportunity to
showcase achievement in NSW Public Schools.
Each year we take the opportunity to nominate
students, staff and community members for
outstanding achievement and contribution to
our school. I would like to congratulate the
following recipients of Education Week Awards:
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Student achievement - Jade McConnell,
William Taylor, Abby Dewson and Shai
Blackadder
Teaching staff - Jane Hegarty
Non-teaching staff - Yvonne Vidler
Community member - Lucy Johnson
School achievement-Korean language
program with Campsie PS.
Facilities Upgrade
Over the past four years we have been
successful in gaining over $3 million of funding
to improve facilities for students and staff at our
school. Major maintenance work has been
carried out on classrooms, external paint work,
new multi-purpose courts, covered walkways,
shade sails, construction of new primary
administration and Trade Training Centre. Next
on our list is a $95,000 upgrade to primary
toilets. Funding has now been secured for this
project which will make a big difference for our
primary students.
P&C Meeting
A reminder to all parents that the P&C Meeting
for August will take place next Wednesday 8
August at 7pm at the RSL Club. Our aim is to
make all our meetings welcoming, productive
and to the point. We realise that parents have
to balance their time and as a result meetings
are guaranteed to finish by 8.30pm. All are
welcome to attend.
Merriwa Horse Sports
Merriwa Central School Horse Sports will take
place on Monday 13 August at the Merriwa
Showground. The event is a major drawcard on
the Horse Sports calendar and this year we
have had to limit the number of entries due to
overwhelming demand in recent years. The
committee has been preparing for months for
this major event, and as usual rely on the
continued support of community members to
ensure a safe and successful day.
Darren Noonan
Principal
Important Dates
AUGUST
Thursday 2
Friday 3
-Education Week Ceremony - 4pm
-Primary Backyard League
-Primary Zone Athletics Carnival,
Alroy Oval, Singleton Heights
Tuesday 7
-Year 10 Senior Subject Selection
evening
Wednesday8 - P&C Meeting - 7pm
Friday 10
-Primary Backyard League
-Zone
Public
Speaking
Competition - Singleton Heights
Public School
Monday 13
-Merriwa Central School Horse
Sports
Friday 24
-Little Sprouts Reading Day
PRIMARY NEWS
ASSEMBLY
CLASS 1/2
The fife band was pleased to entertain the
assembly last Friday; it gave them another
chance to practise before the variety night. We
played „Grand Old Duke of York‟ and
„Kookaburra‟. Year 3 students who are only new
to fife this year are all progressing fantastically.
Fife has been a long standing tradition at
Merriwa Central School starting in 1956, it is
wonderful that so many boys have joined this
year and are enjoying themselves.
Class 1/2 students proudly display their
season‟s murals which they created as part of
their Science unit for this term.
WORKERS OF THE WEEK:
Barbra Eipper
Ben Nebauer, Nicholas Whitby, Sharri Speed,
Heather Webster, Christopher Keeley, SarahJane Large, Joseph Whaley and Savannah
Marshall proudly display their work which
included sketches, poetry and sheep artworks.
Rebecca West
Attention Readers!
We would like to feature some new regular
columns on the following topics:
Cooking
Gardening
Pets/Livestock
Craft
If you would be interested in submitting columns
on one of these topics on a regular basis we
would like to hear from you!
REMINDER
The deadline for
all articles and
advertisements is
Monday Noon,
for distribution on
Thursday
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SECONDARY NEWS
STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Name:
Jeannie-Belle Mason
Year Group:
9
Favourite Subject:
History
Favourite pastime:
Horse riding
Dream Career:
Horse trainer
Best school
experience:
Going to State
Best personal
achievement:
Coming third in State
Mounted Games
ROAR Athlete Profile
Name:
Year Group:
Favourite Subject:
Favourite sport:
Favourite team:
Favourite player:
Best personal sporting
achievement:
Who inspires you:
Advice to young players:
Why is ROAR valuable?:
Captains Comments:
Josh Constable
9
Ag
Footy
Parramatta
Don‟t really have one
Representing the
school at Group 21
My parents
Work hard, play hard
It teaches you a lot
of skills, it teaches
you respect.
Josh is a strong
player who gives his
all in everything he
tries.
CAREER NEWS
Merriwa Central Careers News
2012 Worldskills Australia National Competition
- On 31 August and 1 September Merriwa
Central School will be taking a bus to the
Worldskills competition with an overnight stay.
This competition displays 500 of Australia's best
students, trainees and apprentices competing
for gold in over 50 categories. The skill areas
on show range from traditional trades such as
plumbing, bricklaying and hairdressing to the
more contemporary professions of web design
and fashion technology. This is to replace the
MEGS trip to Hunter TAFE and the Defence
Force in Newcastle. Years 7 & 8 will have to be
accompanied by an adult and they will be
offered first preference. If there are seats
available on the bus Years 9 & 10 will be
offered the opportunity to attend. For more
information visit www.worldskills.org.au.
Year 12 News
2012 UAC Guides have arrived this week and
are available form Mrs Hegarty for any Year 12
student who is interested in applying for
University for 2013.
Southern Cross University have sent their early
entry information packages to school so if you
are interested in attending either of these
Universities next year please see me this week.
Charles Sturt University early entry application
forms have arrived. Please see Mrs Hegarty
UNE Early entry application forms are available
also.
Undergraduate 2013 App - This application is
the first of its kind to be electronically available
for everyday use by students, parents and
educators. Essentially, it is an Australia-wide
listing of undergraduate degrees and 2012
entry scores by 110 subject areas.
With this app, you have access to all the
information at your finger tips – Tertiary
Institution course lists, entry scores as well as
other information such as the little known HSC
bonus points appointed by some NSW
Universities. This unique iPad and iPhone
friendly „app‟ allows refinements of tertiary
course listings searches to include locations,
ATAR and can be set to take into account your
HSC Subject Selections or pattern of study. The
application will be updated as tertiary
institutions provide information to the designer
of this app. Download from your app store.
Camp America is a US Summer Camp job
provider in Australia since 1972. Camp America
is a 9 week adventure at a US Summer camp.
The program includes: food & accommodation
during placement, sponsorship to obtain J-1
visa, medical insurance up to 5 months and
much more. For more information visit
www.campamerica.com.au or contact Petra
Janouskova, Marketing Coordinator at 1300 889
067. Camp America info nights take place
Tuesday, 7 August – Sydney & Melbourne;
Wednesday, 29 August – Bendigo &
Wollongong; Wednesday, 5 September –
Newcastle; Tuesday, 18 September – Wodonga.
HSC in the Holidays is an intensive revision
program run by leading HSC markers and
teachers. It is designed to get students to
achieve their best in the HSC. It is the only HSC
program fully endorsed and supported by the
major NSW universities. The workshops run for
5 days during the September holidays and cover
the 11 most popular HSC subjects. The
workshops are held at 5 different University
locations across Sydney. For more information
or to book your place now, go to our website
http://hscintheholidays.com.au/
Apprenticeships for 2013
Centennial Coal 2013 apprenticeships are now
open for application.
To apply go to
www.huntervtec.com.au.
and follow the
prompts. There are also and Indigenous
Warehousing Traineeships available on
www.huntervtec.com.au and follow the
employment opportunities link.
Specific
enquiries may be directed to Nicole Vale on (02)
4932 4184.
Ausgrid – go to www.ausgrid.com.au/
apprenticeships and select the apprenticeship
that suits you. You will need to register for a
pre apprenticeship test and those short listed
will be interviewed. For more information visit
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on facebook.com/ausgridapprenticeships
Transgrid is offering electrical apprenticeships
with a starting salary of approximately $37,390
plus 14% employer superannuation. All work is
primarily based outdoors (in remote locations).
Applications will commence in the first half of
2013. http://www.transgrid.com.au/careers/at/
Pages/default.aspx.
Macquarie Generation have advertised
apprenticeship positions for 2013 in the local
papers.
Years 10, 11 & 12
Year 10 Students Information. 'Which Way to
Go' is a senior subject choice guide to help you
with subject selection. It can be downloaded
from
http://eaglesconsulting.com.au/
products.html.
University Open Days
AIE Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne: Open
Days, Sunday 19 August, Saturday 17 November
www.aie.edu.au.
JMC Academy Course Information Day 18
August, 10.30 - 2.00pm www.jmc.edu.au.
William Blue College of Hospitality Management
Open Day. Saturday 18 August, 10am - 2pm
171 Pacific Highway North Sydney.
www.williamblue.edu.au.
Australian Institute of Music. Open Day: 18
August 10am-3pm, 1-51 Foveaux St, Surry
Hills. http://www.aim.edu.au/news-and-events/
events/open-day-2012.asp.
International College of Management, Sydney
Open Day 19 August, 10.00am-2.00pm.
www.icms.edu.au.
UTS Open Day Saturday 25 August 2012 9am 4pm City campus
UTS Kuring-gai Open
September 2012 12pm
campus, Lindfield.
Day Saturday 1
- 4pm Kuring-gai
ANU Canberra Open Day 25 August 2012
ADFA Open Day. 25 August 2012.
Canberra University Open Day 25 August 2012.
Canberra Institute of Technology Open Day.
25th August 2012
Notre Dame University 25 August, 9am - 4pm
Broadway campus.
If you have any career questions please contact
me at Merriwa Central School.
Jane Hegarty
Careers Advisor
Merriwa Central School P & C
Meets the first Wednesday of each month at
7-00pm in the Merriwa RSL Club
PRIMARY CANTEEN MONTHLY DRAW
Every student who makes a purchase from the
primary canteen will go into a monthly draw for
a free recess and lunch.
All you have to do is purchase your lunch from
the canteen during the month, put your name
and class on a slip and place it into the box
located at the canteen.
The winner will be drawn on the last Friday of
each month.
Good luck from Mel & Jade at the Canteen.
Elaine Russell
President
CASSILIS PUBLIC SCHOOL
Question...How many happy children can you
fit in one sandpit?
Student of the Week
Summer has received the Student of the Week
award for showing great improvement in all
areas. Her eagerness to work, try challenging
activities and her ability to accept advice has
led to this achievement. Summer should be
proud that she wants to be a good citizen
because she knows it is right and makes her a
great person. In sports, Summer has shown
skills in catching and shot put and is a hardworking and a fair member of our team. She
encourages her
buddies to do
their
best
during reading
and
fitness
rotations and
celebrates their
successes. Well
done, Summer.
It
is
our
pleasure
to
have
you
attend Cassilis
Public School.
Education Week
Every week is education week but it‟s always
nice to have a special celebration of the fun
and importance of learning. This week
education at Cassilis will be celebrated with our
assembly on Thursday, 2 August beginning at
9am. Families and community members are
invited to watch our public speaking
competition (these promise to be fantastic
speeches delivered by each of our students K6), the award ceremony and open classrooms.
The morning will conclude with recess. Please
bring your own food to share with your child.
Don‟t forget about the afternoon assembly at
Merriwa Central beginning at 4pm where one
student, one teacher, one school learning
support officer and a community member will
be acknowledged for their excellence. Please
RSVP to Merriwa Central.
P&C Masquerade Party
On Saturday night we had our masquerade ball
and there was a roast with lots of other nice
things to eat. I would say there were about 60
people there and I had a great night. On the
top of the room there was netting with masks
that had paper behind them. Black, yellow and
red balloons were on the table tied around the
beautiful flowers. The lolly draw and the raffle
were run to raise money for the year 6 leaver‟s
shirts and the P&C will use the money raised to
get stuff for the school which will help our
education. Thanks to Jo (mum), Scott (dad),
Trevor, Vanessa, Rod, Cheryl, the Cassilis
Bowling Club and everyone who helped with
the night.
Written by Bonny Morton
The P&C would also like to thank Tom and
Aaron for helping to set up, Cassie Porter for
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the yummy brownies, the Merriwa Hospital for
lending us their masks, Di‟s Clothing Patch for
donating a piece of luggage for the raffle prize
and to everyone who came to have a great
night and supported our school.
Guitar Lessons
Mrs Jill Goodman will be coming to Cassilis each
Wednesday afternoon for guitar lessons with
years 3-6. This is a great opportunity for our
students to learn an instrument. We are
expecting the delivery of our djembe drums mid
August and these instruments are great for all
students, K-6. Our Performing Arts night at the
end of term will certainly be full of musical
treats!
Zone Athletics
Both the Australian and Cassilis team has
entered the village and are ready to compete.
From relays, to shot put to discus and running,
the team is ready to go this Friday at the Upper
Hunter Zone Athletics Carnival. Good luck
Cassilis and good luck Australia!
Thank you to Ruth Hardy and the Landcare
Group for kindly donating some vegetables for
our garden. They will taste delicious!
Taine and Thomas at Coolah Horse Sports
My highlight was getting 11yrs boy champion
and I got this by coming first in barrel, bending,
the horse race, pony twists and hack class. My
horse, Nightcat, went really well.
Written by Taine Nash
It was a nice couple of days and I came first in
the jumping where I had to jump over wood
held on by metal in a special order. We made it
to the finals in the barrel and we won the Small
Schools March.
Written by Thomas Nash
Congratulations to our award winners:
Sarah received a
reading
award
and Sports Star
and Tarnisha is
holding
her
award
for
uniform.
Jack N received the
worker
of
the
week, Alfie is being
rewarded for a
great uniform, Priya loves her reading and
Angus is a sports star!
Katie Bell
ST JOSEPH‟S PRIMARY SCHOOL
This term in Stage Two we will be very busy
learning a lot of new things!
English: We have started collecting
information about Australian Animals. Some
animals we researched include koalas,
kangaroos, possums, bilbies, Tasmanian
devils, platypus‟, wombats, echidnas and
dingoes.
With this information we will be
able to write amazing information reports!
Mathematics: In mathematics we have been
learning about fractions and decimals. We
have used interactive games to help us
estimate decimals between two numbers. We
have also used concrete materials like maths
blocks to help our knowledge of whole
numbers as well as tenths and hundredths.
Religion: In religion we have been “Called to
Serve Others”. This unit, provided by the
Maitland Newcastle Diocese, includes a
notebook used for the smartboard.
This
notebook includes a wide variety of
information communication technology
applications, for example PowerPoint,
YouTube clips and audio storybooks.
PDHPE: This term our unit is „Protecting Me‟.
We will be learning about bullying and
strategies to handle situations. In this unit we
will also be discussing relationships and what
is a positive relationship. We are all very lucky
in stage two to have great relationships with
our families!
Science and Technology: We have started
learning about a very familiar topic… feathers,
fur or fins. We are focusing our studies on
Australian animals. We have enjoyed
researching a wide variety of animals and look
forward to using this information to write
amazing information reports! Our Public
Speaking competition will also centre around
this integrated unit and I am looking forward to
hearing the students discussion on whether
Australian animals belong in zoos or not.
Human Society and its Environment: Our
learning in science is reinforced with our HSIE
theme of State and National Parks. We are
going to explore the wide variety of parks and
reserves within Australia as well as the many
uses and functions. Stage two will be
researching and developing ways to preserve
these untouched and unique natural treasures!
Creative Arts: We will be busy dramatising our
anti-bulling program and creating natural
landscapes linking with our HSIE and Science.
We will be creating visual arts using a wide
variety of techniques which we will all be
learning together!
We have got a lot on in stage two this term! I
ask that you keep Nicole Martin, Emily Ninness
and Darcy Moore in your prayers as they
prepare for their Confirmation and First
Communion on the 12 August.
Samantha Carraro
Stage Two Teacher
Grandparents Day: What a wonderful day we
had on Monday sharing our school life with our
parents and grandparents. Just as Ann and
Joachim, Jesus‟ grandparents, spent time with
Jesus, sharing their wisdom and creating
memories, so too did our grandparents. We
celebrated Mass after planting the trees and
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thanked God for the gifts of our grandparents,
those living as well as those who have died. We
also remembered those grandparents who were
unable to be with us. We hope you enjoy some
happy snaps of the day! More photos can be
found in the photo gallery on our website:
www.merriwa.catholic.edu.au
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3/4
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5/6
Reba Claxton- for a fantastic story in the
Storybook Challenge.
Korey Halse – for his fantastic effort in
reading.
Rosemaree Nairne – for her great work in
Spelling.
Nicholas Morgan – for his great work in
Reading activities.
Jonathan Keegan – for his amazing ability
to work with decimals!
Toby Smith – for a fantastic effort in all
lessons of our Religion unit!
Clancy Martin – improving in all areas by
bringing a fantastic attitude to class each
day.
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April Lawler – showing terrific
improvement in maths and writing.
Principal‟s Awards:
Scarlett Frampton – for her confident
participation in school assemblies.
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Jorji Taaffe – for her wonderful attitude
towards school.
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Thank you to the Upper Hunter Shire Council
for the provision of trees to plant for National
Tree Day and thank you to Bryan Baker and the
members of the Merriwa Railway Society Inc.
for working with us to participate in this
wonderful opportunity to care for the
environment in the wider community.
Congratulations to our award winners this
week:
K
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Scarlett Frampton- for a fantastic story in
the Storybook Challenge.
Helen Whale
Principal
MERRIWA PRE-SCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN ASSOCIATION
"LITTLE LEARNERS"
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT PRE-SCHOOL IN
JULY?
Stuck on You
A reminder that you can order "Stuck on You"
labels online any time. Great for everyone,
whether they are going to school or not. We
have set up our web link and so by entering via
our link and ordering online, we receive a small
commission and you have no more lost
containers! Our link is on the noticeboard - we'll
happily write it down again for you.
Some Movement Within Our Waiting List
In line with regulations and a recent committee
decision to increase our 2 and 3 year old
enrolments on Tuesday and Thursday from 16
to 20 per day, we have recently welcomed
some new families, with others starting after
the school holidays. We are doing our best to
accommodate as many families as possible. A
reminder to those parents who have children
attending in nappies, to please bring in their
child's nappies from their back pack and place
them in their individual holder in our nappy
change area, upon signing them in the morning,
to aid the smoother running of the day. Thank
you.
New Routine
In Term 3, for the continued safety of our
children, parents will notice a new routine upon
signing in and out, where parents and others
must also print their names as well as signing.
This will leave no question as to who has
delivered and collected your child. We're all
getting used to it!
Settling in to Pre-school
Despite us being half way through the year,
some new children are joining us. Settling in to
Pre-school is a big step for parents as well as
children. Let me just say that we really
acknowledge what a big step this is. Like any
change, or transition, it takes time to adapt to,
and is not without challenges. Sometimes
children are coming along happily for the first
few weeks and all of a sudden tears may start.
Perhaps the 'honey moon' period is over and
reality has just kicked in. It's our job to believe
in the child, and their ability to settle, given
time and care. It's also our job to support the
parent. Keep in touch. Let us know what you'd
like to see happen and any tips that would help
us best support you and your child.
Please be assured that by working together, it
can and does work. We have children currently
attending who are 'living proof' of this ability to
believe in the child and to not give up.
We have a great handout called "Tips to
Parents from your Pre-schooler" which we hand
out to all new families. Please ask and we would
be happy to give any parent a copy. It shows
the importance of remaining positive
throughout the transition from home to preschool and looks at things from the child's
perspective.
Jill Martyn
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MERRIWA ACTIVITY CENTRE
After School and Vacation Care
Catering for 5 – 12 year olds
Last week at MAC we had fantastic
participation in Zumba. The kids got right into
it and are now really getting their hips and
bodies moving, having learnt the steps. Some
of the children have been making comments
on what genre of dance they prefer, Salsa
seems to be the hit!
The children had a
great
little
competition
to
make
the
best
robot out of all our
recycled resources.
We all had a go
then were given a
score card and rated out of ten each of their
peers robot. The skill and creativity was
amazing.
Last week we were also lucky enough on
Friday to take 10 children to participate in
Messy Church. This is a great afternoon and
the children love being able to attend. Last
week we looked at the theme Noah‟s Ark,
making paper arks, cardboard box arks,
colouring in, play-doh, it was endless. Thank
you to the Anglican and Catholic parish for
running this activity, we love it!
We considered last week as our topic: how we
could include the children at MAC and how can
we create an even better environment? We
are now giving children more jobs (helping
hang washing, gardening etc) as this was the
first request they made! Maybe it‟s good
practise for home! They are also asking to get
some pets, so we discussed we needed
something that would be easy to maintain and
didn‟t take up too much space. We have agreed
on some birds! So our next job is to hunt down
a suitable birdcage. The children are keen to
begin a vegetable patch including products we
eat at MAC! We are trying to collaborate our
ideas to design garden beds! So, its all
happening at MAC!!!
What‟s on next week (Week 4):
Monday : Puzzles, board games & outdoor jobs
Tuesday: Zumba/free play
Wednesday: Gardening
Thursday: Zumba/outdoor play
Friday: Movie and popcorn!!!
New enrolments always welcome. Phone us on
6548 2082 today children can be booked in
casual or permanent!!!!
Activity centre CRN (after school care) is 555
014 702K. Vacation care CRN 555 014 708J.
Contact Centrelink to find out about your child
care benefit (CCB) or contact MAC for more
info.
Lucy Naef, Ciara and kids!!
ANGLICAN NEWS
Reflection:
Contentment ….comes as the infallible result of
great acceptances, great humilities of not trying
to make ourselves this or that (to conform to
some dramatized version of ourselves), but of
surrendering ourselves to the fullness of life - of
letting life flow through us.
Calendar of Events
2 August: 2pm Guild meeting, then 3pm in the
Parish Hall to hear an outline of Narelle Davis‟
trip to Papua New Guinea. Come along and here
all about this working adventure helping to
empower women to help themselves. Looking
after mothers and babies. Share an afternoon
tea along the way.
RECIPE OF THE WEEK
TIKKA SALMON
Ingredients
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1/4 cup (70g) thick Greek-style yoghurt
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3 tbs tikka curry paste
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6 salmon cutlets
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1 cup (200g) red lentils, rinsed, drained
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1/2 tsp ground turmeric
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2 tbs sunflower oil
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1 red onion, thinly sliced
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2 small dried chillies (see note)
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1/2 cup fresh curry leaves (see note)
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1/2 tsp cumin seeds
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1/4 tsp brown mustard seeds
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2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
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Pappadams and mango chutney, to serve
Keep a look out for the 40 Hour famine
advertising! Our Rev‟d Mandy is looking for
support from sponsors or joining her on the
fast. Starting at 8pm on 17 August and ending
at 12noon on 19 August. How amazing is this $40- can feed a family of 5 for a month!
Church Services
Friday 3 August: 10am Eucharist Holy Trinity
with discussion & sharing.
Hospital:
11am Extended Eucharist.
Date for your Diary.
5 September: Anglican Women Spring
Celebration at Holy Trinity. More news to follow.
100years celebration St. Luke‟s Widden 8
September 11am. Bring & share lunch. Phone
Jeannie Harris on 6547 0520.
19 November: Advent Ecumenical Bible study
consisting of 6 studies.
Wednesday: RSL for day Bible study
Monday/Tuesday night Bible study Parish Hall
Phone 0427686025 to speak with Sue Shotter in
regards to the Advent Bible Study.
Last Friday Monthly: Messy Church.
Last Saturday Monthly: Men‟s Breakfast.
Method
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Combine yoghurt and curry paste in a
bowl and season. Add salmon, turning to
coat, then cover and chill until needed.
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Place lentils, turmeric and 4 cups (1L)
water in a pan. Bring to the boil, then
reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring
occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until lentils
are soft but retain some texture. Set
aside.
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Place 1 tbs oil in a pan over medium heat.
Cook onion for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until
softened. Stir in chillies, curry leaves,
spices, garlic and 1/2 tsp salt, then cook
for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir into lentils.
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Heat remaining 1 tbs oil in a pan. Cook
fish for 2-3 minutes each side until almost
cooked, but still rare in the centre.
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Divide dahl and salmon among plates.
Serve with pappadams and chutney
Rosalie Drew
www.taste.com
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MERRIWA RINGER PHOTO COMPETITION
The theme for July was “Night Time” and
anyone who has tried to take photos after dark
would have realised that this theme was more
challenging than it first appeared. A huge
congratulations to all the brave photographers
who tackled this subject and entered some
excellent photos, but when Elizabeth Titulaer‟s
star trail entry arrived in my inbox, I was pretty
sure I was looking at the winner. Elizabeth has
won a prize donated by Merriwa Sports Club.
shooting star in the bottom left hand corner,
the one beam of light that doesn't follow the
rest.
For anyone interested; a star trail photo is
made when you set your camera up on a tripod
and open the shutter for a long period, usually
between 2 and 8 hours, capturing all the light
movement that happens during that time. The
lines of colour are actually the paths taken by
the stars in that period. If you also look closely
at Elizabeth‟s winning photo you will notice a
We only need 2 more sponsors to finish off the
year, so please let m know if you‟re interested.
Without sponsors the competition can‟t
continue, which would be a shame, considering
how many wonderful entries we get each
month.
The next theme is “All That‟s Cold” - get
creative! Frosts, freezers and ice are a great
place to start in your search for inspiration. This
theme will be sponsored by ZanneArt
Photography who is supply a $50 Visa Card for
the winner.
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ROAD TRIPPIN’ WITH KIRK & CO
With the continuing rain we decided to do all
the touristy things around Cairns and spent
one day on the skylift to Kuranda. I have a
phobia for heights and can‟t say this was
incredibly exciting, especially with your eyes
shut. We had two hours to fill in the village
of Kuranda, spending lots and then headed
out to the Reforestation Park.
The kids got to
interact
with
animals,
the
m
o s t
significant
being a 5m
crocodile
called Jack the
Ripper, named such as he killed all twelve
females that they tried mating with him so
needless to say, he is now destined to fill the
rest of his duration in captivity as a bachelor.
We toured the park‟s lagoon in an ex-army
duck. These are amphibious World War II
boats with wheels and was pretty exciting
considering the lack of wildlife in the lagoon.
We learnt about the Pamagiir aboriginal
culture as they performed traditional dances
and demonstrated boomerang and spear
throwing as well as didgeridoo playing. We
then headed back to Cairns on the Kanundra
Steam Train, built over 120 years ago.
Not happy with park crocodiles, John and I
decided to charter a boat just outside the
Daintree village and headed up the river to
photograph crocs in the wild. We found several
females and their babies. We then headed over
to Atherton to the Crystal Caves and saw the
largest amethyst geode in the world, weighing
2.7tonnes and spent time at the Butterfly
Sanctuary which was just awesome.
Early
the
next
morning in drizzling
rain we set out in a
40 foot sail boat to
Pinnacle Reef near
Green Island.
I
love sailing but had
to dose up on motion sickness tablets. On
the way out we saw dolphins and sharks
which added to the excitement, especially for
Ashley‟s first dive. I had previously snorkeled
around Hayman Island and found in
comparison, Pinnacle Reef lacked colour and
although there was lots of tropical fish, there
weren‟t many varieties. We filled two hours
at Green Island, which was overpriced and
not particularly exciting. On the return sail
the boys got to steer the boat and Rhys also
helped with the rigging and a few lucky ones
got a quick glimpse of a hump backed whale.
Thanks to the idiotically patient Navman, we
managed to circumnavigate Mt Beerbarrum,
which was quite spectacular at sunset from all
angles. I had to turn it off, as John was
starting to argue with it, and got out the old
map book. We camped in National Parks and
were repeatedly attacked by possums and bush
turkeys and with the continuing rain, we
planned the remainder of our trip around
relatives, so that the days of camping were
limited.
The last leg of the trip we did on our own, as
Ashley flew back to Condobolin (minus her
luggage) and Kate, Les and the kids headed
home early. We slowly headed back down the
coast starting with Paranella Park, a fantastic
castle ruin built in 1935 and Queenslands first
hydro powered estate. We pulled into Lucinda
Beach where the devastation from Cyclone Yasi
was still evident. There was a 7km conveyor
belt which transported sugarcane for export,
that was still out of production although they
hoped it would be operational by August.
In reflection, in every place we have been, the
different cultures, the friendly and not so
friendly people we have met, there was no
place more wonderful than heading down the
hill into Merriwa. Might be a camping trailer for
sale soon.
Suzie Kirk & Co
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HELLO FRIENDS OF IGA
You have opened the Ringer to this page so you
must know what time it is, the IGA weekly wrap
up time!
Now for those of you that may have seen the
new Dairy Farmers Milk ad and the new labels
on the bottles and are wondering what
Permeate is, well here is the answer; Permeate
is a green watery liquid by-product of cheese
production, traditional methods of dumping this
by-product were banned, so milk brands add
12% to every bottle of milk to get rid of the
waste, as of yet there is no know side effects of
consuming this product and it is perfectly legal
to add it to the milk. Dairy Farmers and other
major milk brands have however stoped adding
it to the milk, therefore making it permeate
free, and giving us a bottle of milk that is all
milk.
You may have noticed that IGA has given the
locked down sale a face lift with a new song on
television and new signs in store. So make sure
you take advantage of these savings, remember
just look for the lock and save big!
This week in the liquor department there are
specials to take advantage of, with many of
your favourites at prices you like. The specials
this week are as follows:
Cracker Deals on Cartons!
XXXX Gold 30 packs, Carlton Draught and
Carlton Dry 24 packs, $38.99 each.

2 for $30 Multi Buy on selected 750ml
wines, including Oyster Bay Sauvignon
Blanc, Taylors Cabernet Sauvignon and
Wyndham Estate Vineyard Serries Shiraz.

wines including, Jamison‟s Run
Chardonnay, Wolf Blass Yellow Label
Cabernet Sauvignon and Yulumba
Sauvignon Blanc.

Spirits including, Jonnie Walker Red Label,
Smirnoff Vodka, Bundaberg Rum Original,
Red and Five and Gordon‟s London Dry
Gin.

Tooheys New 30 Packs, $43.99 each.

Woodstock Bourbon and Cola 10 packs,
$27.99 each.

So we hope to see you this week, enjoy the
bargains to be had.
The weekly grocery specials Catalogue starting
Monday July 30 and continuing until Sunday
August 5 is in store now and there are savings
of up to 55% off, so it‟s definitely a good idea
to take advantage of the specials this week.
The fresh food specials are something to have a
look at; some prices are so low that it‟s a good
time to buy big and spend little. The specials
this week are as follows so take notes:

Pork Leg Roast, $4.99 per kg.

Beef Scotch Fillet Steak, $21.99 per kg.

Beef Topside Roast, $7.99 per kg.

Lamb Loin Chops, $14.99 per kg.

Fresh Chicken Breast Fillets, $9.99 per kg.

Primo roast Pork or Beef, $15.99 per kg.

Melosi Double Smoked Ham, $9.99 each.

Huttons Thin or Cocktail Frankfurts (skin
on), $5.99 per kg.

Pre Packed Brushed Potatoes 5kg, $4.99
each bag.

Green Capsicum, $2.99 per kg.

Loose Granny Smith Apples, $2.49 per kg.

New season Sweet Queensland
Strawberries 250g, $2.99 per punnet.
Quality and freshness is always ensured in IGA,
with a 100% guarantee that has stood for 10
years, that‟s something you can trust. You‟ll find
our friendly service, market fresh food and a
range that suits you is just how the locals like!
Until next week.
Daniel Hogan
REMINDER
The deadline for articles and advertisements
for the
Merriwa Ringer is
12noon
Monday
OUR WATER SUPPLY NEEDS TESTING
NOW
Our Merriwa Plateau groundwater supply, that
is the envy of many communities, comes from
aquifers that are roughly 50 metres below the
ground surface of the plateau. About 200
metres below them is the Oxley Basin, which
is an offshoot of the Great Artesian Basin that
supplies most of Australia‟s underground
water. Unfortunately not a great deal is
known about the Oxley Basin, its extent or
capacity.
The Office of Water has stated that it is an
excellent water resource. We can agree with
this, as can the many farmers who have used
it for irrigation over the years. Bunnan is also
located on the Merriwa Plateau.
At a recent meeting of the Save Bunnan
committee, residents called for much more
research to be done on the Oxley Basin as a
matter of urgency. They are organising a
hydrogeology expert to look at the bores in
and around Bunnan, so baseline tests of the
water quantity and quality can be carried out.
Then, if coal seam gas or coal mining
companies want to expand their activities in
the district, there are baseline standards
already in place. Before they are given the
Government green light to proceed, the onus
should be on these companies to prove
scientifically and without question, that their
activities will not in any way impinge on the
quality or quantity of the local water supply.
There have been so many instances of aquifer
pollution that on the Merriwa Plateau we can
take no chances whatsoever.
Merriwa Healthy Environment Group calls on
Government at all levels, to support baseline
testing of existing aquifers, particularly the
waters supplying Merriwa Plateau, as a matter
of urgency. It‟s all very well to say in five years‟
time, “this water is terrible, it‟s nothing like it
used to be”.
If qualified hydrogeologists don‟t measure its
quality and quantity now, with scientific
accuracy, then all the complaints in the world
will just fall on deaf ears. We won‟t be able to
prove a thing. For more details you‟re welcome
to phone me on 6548 5171 or Graham Brown
on 6547 6048.
Ted Finnie
MHEG
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MERRIWA NEWSAGENCY
Your Local Newspower store and Office Smart
agent.
www.merriwanewsagency.com.au
We hope everyone enjoyed the Merriwa Pony
Club event at the weekend. The weather was
nice and sunny, perfect for such an event.
Catalogue Special of the Week!
The Marbig 12 sheet shredder is a great buy. It
includes a 12 month warranty and has a 15 litre
bin included. These are designed for medium
use - the home office is the perfect place for
one of these. The media keeps telling us that
identity theft is on the rise and a shredder
allows you to get rid of private information,
such as old bank statements, medical
information and business information, in such a
way that they cannot be stolen and used
fraudulently at a later date.
Family Circle
The latest Family Circle is now available, and
full of great food and craft. There are heavenly
sweets, including red velvet cupcakes, lemon
drizzle cake, brioche buns, raspberry bars,
blackberry crumble cake and ginger loaf (and a
bunch of other bits of yumminess!) There are
pizzas that you can make yourself, in the
comfort of your own kitchen- from the dough to
the sauce- as well as delicious burgers and
meals made in less than half an hour. There are
pages full of great craft ideas, including sewing
bright spring table cloths, tote bags and
flattering tops. There is the art of floral
arranging, make your own gift cards and wrap,
fun origami craft and decoration ideas for the
kids‟ rooms. There is even a section to help you
stay organised and clutter free, with great and
clever storage solutions.
Caravan and Camping
This is a great magazine for those who enjoy
getting out on the open road for a while, as well
as those who want to. There are maps and over
2000 listings, including National Parks. There
are great ideas for your next trip destination
and ideas to help you plan your trip. This is a
comprehensive guide to camping, caravan and
tourist parks throughout the country.
The listings include whether the site is animal
friendly, has wheelchair access, dump points,
BBQ facilities, wireless internet and other
services on offer such as laundries, campfires
and walking trails, the recreational activities
available, the exact location of the site, as well
as contact details. The guide is easy to follow,
and goes through each state and territory
alphabetically with pictures to explain the
facilities quickly.
Uno
Who can forget the hours of fun that we had
as kids playing Uno?
If we are truly honest with ourselves, then we
would probably still enjoy it today! Why not let
your kids understand how fun it is by getting a
pack of Uno cards for them today (and join in
the fun). They are a great way to teach the
kids to entertain themselves (especially when
they start to make their own rules) as well as a
little competitive spirit.
They are compact and are perfect for car trips,
instead of relying solely on DVDs and sleep.
They fill in hours on a cold dreary day and
allow mum and dad to share in the fun.
Horse Deals
The wait is over and the latest issue of Horse
Deals is now available.
Phone Cards; all cards are now available
including Telstra, Optus & Vodaphone
Cash or Eftpos only
Neville & Leanne Hook
DISCLAIMER
Views expressed by contributors are not necessarily
endorsed by the Publisher, Merriwa Central School. No
responsibility is accepted by the Publisher or its Committee
for the accuracy of information contained in articles. The
advertising of and use of product names does not
constitute recommendations or endorsement by the
Publisher or its Committee. Advertisers indemnify the
Publisher and its Committee against all liability claims or
proceedings whatsoever arising from the publication.
FIRST WORKING BEE AT THE SHOW
GROUND
Merriwa Show members turned out on Saturday
for the first working bee at the Showground, to
prepare it for the massive renovation project to
take place in early September. We were joined
by CWA ladies and Pony Club representatives,
who took it in turns to help with clearing out
heaps of rubbish and unwanted items from the
CWA kiosk building. This is one of the areas
that will be completely upgraded in the
renovation project. Saturday was just the first
of several working bees that need to happen
before the main action takes place. We urge all
community organisations, particularly those that
use the Showground, to take part in the
working bees. Many hands make light work.
Merriwa 2012 Springtime Show, a Coal & Allied
community project, is rapidly approaching – it‟s
only six weeks away! Still, there‟s enough time
to prepare your exhibits for the pavilion, or your
pets, livestock or produce. Don‟t forget to
water your vegetables and give them some
extra nourishment - there‟s a prize for the
biggest pumpkin, and rumour has it that it will
be hotly contested this year!
One of the best patronised events at Merriwa
Show is the steer ride events for juniors and
seniors. The steer rides will start on Saturday
September 15, in the main arena at 5.30pm.
They promise to be bigger and better than last
year. The program starts with competitors aged
5 to 8 years. As you might expect, they don‟t
exactly ride steers - Sheep Un-decorating is the
go for them. It‟s a lot of fun to watch and the
boys and girls don‟t have too many physical
challenges. Then competition starts to get more
serious, with steer riding for the 8 and under 11
years, 11 and under 14 years, and 14 and
under 18 years sections. Prize money for these
classes goes up with age, so that the 8-11‟s are
competing for a total of $50.00 while the 14 to
18‟s have $100.00 up for grabs. Then the
adults take over and they compete for
$1000.00 prize money. This action is usually
spectacular and keeps the crowds well
entertained. All steer ride entries must be in by
September 8. To enter, go onto the Show
website, www.merriwashow.com.au and
download a form, then follow the instructions.
All riders under 18 years of age must be
accompanied by an adult when entering, and all
riders must sign a waiver before riding. For
more details about the steer riding and the
Show, phone the secretary on 0498 378 500.
See you at the Show!
Rob Tindall
President
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VETERINARY UPDATE WITH ANTHEA
With the way the year is flying by us all, we
just want to remind all cat owners that the
breeding season is getting closer which
results in an exceptional number of unwanted
kittens. Just remember that kittens are all
cute & cuddly until they grow up. This is
when you need to take responsibility & have
them desexed so that you can enjoy them a
lot longer knowing that they are not out &
about breeding more unwanted kittens. It
also helps reduce the spread of infectious
diseases amongst cats, including flu (Feline
Aids).
We try our hardest to keep up to date with
our vaccination reminders, however, should
you feel that we have missed your dog/cat
please give us a call and we can double
check and hopefully get your animal back on
track with its prevention!
Worming of your pets (and in the jar this
week there is certainly something to pop in &
have a look at up close, as it is huge). If you
have maintained your worming consistently
with a good wormer then you should not
have seen too many of these!!!!!!!! We have
wormers in stock so call in today. Not only is it
important to worm/drench your animals
regularly, but also remember rotating your
drench along with paddock rotation helps break
worm life cycles.
Pams Pampering Parlour will be here on
Tuesday 21 August 2012 so if you need to your
pet/s booked in please call in & give us all your
details so we can book you in.
Winter is time for mice & rats. Please remember
that dogs & cats quite like the taste of rat baits.
They are just as deadly to cats & dogs as they
are to mice. If you suspect your dog/cat has
eaten bait – please contact the surgery ASAP. It
can be treated but obviously it is easier to treat
before we even see signs of toxicity.
Anthea has Racing NSW commitments on
Sunday 5 August 2012.
Anthea Wright with Julie,
Megan, CC & Offsiders
HEART OF THE COUNTRY EXHIBITION
On Friday 27 July, six local artists with a
passion for rural Australia hosted an opening
night for their “heART of the Country
Exhibition” at Coolah‟s Pandora Gallery. The
champagne flowed as the gallery filled to
capacity with more than 50 guests, from as
far away as Queensland, attending the event.
The art was a diverse collection including
several mediums all with a rural theme and
with over 60 pieces of art on display, there
was something for everyone to enjoy. Works
included rural landscape photography by
Candice O‟Neill, who‟s “Sunshine on a Rainy
Day” and “Rotherwood Rams” series were
greatly appreciated by the crowd that
attended on opening night. Suzie Kirk
exhibited a range of painting and
photography. Her “Silhouette Series” and her
cross cut saws were very popular with gallery
patrons. Ellen Taylor exhibited a range of
paintings and drawings which displayed great
depth and fine detail that delighted the crowd,
in particular, her study of native flora. 14 year
old Tom McAlister displayed several metal
sculpture pieces, of which, his “Nut Bowl”
received rave reviews. Rebecca Hopkins also
displayed sculpture, but of the clay variety,
her leaf sculpture was admired by several
people on opening night. Lana Grant also
displayed photography which captured the
audience‟s attention with great depth of colour.
Many patrons commented on the vivid rural
images, stating “the colours are captivating.”
Candice O‟Neill said “I am overwhelmed by the
amount of interest and community support we
have received. I am also very grateful to the
team at Pandora‟s for giving us the opportunity
to exhibit our works, as well as all the help and
guidance they provided in putting the collection
together.”
If you missed out on the opening night
celebrations, don‟t despair! The exhibition will
run during normal gallery opening times up
until the 17 August. Most artworks are available
for purchase and many of the artists accept
commission jobs within their fields and also
have prints of their works available for
purchase, just in case you weren‟t quick
enough to snap up your favourite original.
Please contact Pandora Gallery for further
information.
Candice O‟Neill
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Entries Close 12 Noon on
Monday 27 August
This month the theme is:
The winning photo this month will receive a prize
donated by ZanneArt Photography.
The competition is open to amateur photographers of all ages.
The winning photo will be published in the Ringer on 30 August
and will receive a prize donated by our sponsor. All entries will
be displayed at Merriwa Pharmacy after the winner is
announced.
Each month will be a new competition with a new theme and
prize!
Email your entries to: merriwa2-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au or
drop them into the office to be scanned.
MUSINGS WITH MAX
Classically, inflation is the result of “Too much
money chasing too few goods” and history
shows it can have catastrophic results. There
are only four ways in which a Government can
raise money, i.e. (1) Taxation (unpopular with
voters) (2) Charging for services such as water,
roads and electricity (also unpopular,
particularly if charged at true cost: Think
electricity) (3) Borrowing (disastrous if in
excess: Think Greece and many other
countries, and that excessive borrowing is the
prime cause of the GFC) (4) Set the printing
presses rolling and print money. It is sobering
to consider the last option in its historical
context, since many countries are doing exactly
this right now, though today by a more
acceptable euphemism, “Quantitative Easing”.
If Spain, Italy or wherever cannot stump up a
few billion dollars to pay an instalment on its
loans other Euro countries feel they must give it
to them for fear the whole Euro system will
collapse, but where can they get it? The
solution is simple, just print it, even though the
result will be a few billion extra euros
which
will be chasing precisely the same
amount of goods. There have been many
examples of hyper inflation, a recent one being
Zimbabwe, though the classic example is still
Germany after WW1. The Allies saddled
Germany with enormous reparation payments
which were far beyond her capacity to pay, so
she printed vast quantities of paper money. My
old stamp album from my youth includes many
overprinted German stamps from that era. As
an example, one which was originally issued as
a 200 mark stamp has been overprinted 2
million, another from 5 marks also to 2 million,
i.e. inflation had reduced the value of the mark
by 10,000 times in the first example, the
second no doubt later example by 400,000.
Imagine that in 1918 you were retired with a
handy 2 million marks in the bank and a
comfortable fixed pension. Before long all you
could now buy with your 2,000,000 marks is a
200 mark stamp, and as inflation worsened no
more than a 5 mark stamp, so your cash and
pension are now both worth virtually nothing.
On pay day workers literally took their almost
worthless paper money away in barrows and
rushed to spend it because prices were rising
by the day, by the hour, and, finally, even by
the minute. Anyone with assets in such as land
or shares etc. was reasonably safe, but those
with cash, fixed pensions, bonds or similar were
ruined,
they
had almost
nothing.
Unsurprisingly, ever since then the Germans
have been paranoid about inflation, and it is
now generally accepted that the misery
hyperinflation created in Germany was a big
factor in the rise of Hitler and WW2, since
Germany was in such a desperate state that the
Germans felt anything, even Hitler, must be
better than what they had. Little did they
know!!
It was not difficult to control inflation in
Australia between the two wars, particularly
after the Depression began in 1929, because
while there may not have been many goods
around there was not much money either.
However, during WW2 there was plenty of
money (wages) chasing too few goods because
our industries were producing bombs and
bullets to send to Germany and Japan and
building aircraft to deliver them, none of them
for sale to Australians!! Therefore strict controls
were imposed on the price of almost
everything, including shares and land.
However, after the war when people no longer
felt it unpatriotic to shop on the black market at
prices far above the controlled ones, the price
dam burst. We had a socialist government at
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For Sale
the time which tried to maintain controls for
years after the war, even till 1949 when
Menzies won an election on his promise to
abolish petrol rationing. I recall one landholder
in this district who sold his first class property
after the war for a cheque for its controlled
value and the promise of a big wad of cash for
the balance after delivery of the property. When
the time came and he asked for his cash the
buyer looked him straight in the eye and said:
“What cash? I do not know what you are talking
about. That would be illegal and I certainly
would never do anything like that!!”. As courts
will not uphold an illegal act, that was that, and
the owner finished up on a small property
towards the coast worth, I thought, about half
that of his original property. When controls on
the sale of land were finally removed property
prices rose sharply. I also recall that the
overseer on a property I was working on about
1949 had received a handsome bequest from a
will at the time land controls were abolished,
however he dithered for more than a year as to
what he should buy, and finished up with a
property worth far less than what he could have
bought initially. Therefore, for many reasons,
inflation is to be feared. However, we have few
effective means to fight it except common
sense and good government policy, so some
years ago a wise (for once) Federal Government
took interest rates, one of the few effective anti
-inflationary weapons we do have, out of the
hands of politicians and gave it to the Reserve
Bank, which has held that power ever since and
mostly, but not always, used it wisely with
monthly reviews. Next week, Australia‟s worst
bout of inflation.
7 x Mini Lop Rabbits
$20ea ono
3 x Peacocks
$100ea ono
Ph Sophie on
6548 5168
Chooks For
Sale
Laying hens, Isa
Brown, 18 to 24
months old
$5 each.
Papanui Open
Range Eggs,
65482493.
Child Care worker/Live
-in Nanny
On family property 21Km west of Merriwa,
NSW.
Energetic, compassionate, patient, honest, reliable
and tidy person to care, play and nurture
development of 2yr old girl and 6mth old boy in
their own home. 4-5 days/week, approx. 8hrs/day.
Hours and days flexible. Pay $100/day or $80/day
for live-in position. Separate living quarters provided
for live-in position. Some basic household duties
required. Must have licence and be non-smoker. The
right applicant will need to complete the New
Educator Induction Training course which consists of
5 days covering programming, policies, OHS, child
protection and play. With all training expenses
reimbursed upon successful completion of course.
Position closes 1 of August 2012. Please contact
Ainsley Maben on 0419 018 283 and
home number 6548 5101.
Max Wurker
Woolbrook Rural Industries
Max Wurcker 6548 2150
Nearly everything for farmers at rock bottom
prices! Conventional & electric fencing, pumps,
sprayed, poly & PVC pipes, generators, tanks,
silos etc
Visit our very comprehensive website:
www.woolbrook.com.au
MORE THAN JUST A POST OFFICE!
CBA Mastercard Changes - Please note the
following change if you have a Commonwealth
Bank credit card. Previously when paying-off or
depositing to this card you could present the
bank Statement and we could key-in your
account number from the statement. Due to
new privacy legislation we cannot do this
anymore. Now, when paying in to your CBA
Mastercard you will have to swipe your card at
the PO in order to make a deposit. So please
remember to bring your card with you from now
on – we cannot process your deposit from just
the paper statement.
New Flyer out now - Australia Post regularly
issues a flyer of specials and new products –
you always can find the latest on our counter.
Whether it‟s for you or gifted to others (Fathers
Day is coming up early next month) we always
have good value items for sale. We cannot
stock them all but if you tell us early enough we
can get anything – or put on lay-by for you.
Here‟s some samples from our latest flyer:

Fuji SLR style digital camera with 14
megapixel resolution, 18x optical zoom,
HD video, flash and more. With case and
4GB SD card – nearly $50 off at only
$189.

New PendoPad tablet computer with 9.7
inch touch screen, front and rear camera
and the new Android Ice Cream Sandwich
4.0 operating system. Only $279.

Very smart looking desktop quartz clock,
$39.99.

Work light with 32 LED‟s, $14.99.

PicoLife mini Hi-Fi system with CD and
radio and aux-in jack for MP3 player.
Amazing value at only $34.99.

Logitec PC speakers with sub-woofer, big
30w RMS output and two auxiliary ports.
Intro price $79.95.
Most of these prices will increase quite a bit
when the promotion ends on 2 September so
don‟t be late and disappointed!
Reduced Samsung Galaxy Ace - We have just
one example of this popular 3.5 inch touch
screen mobile discounted by $30 to only $169.
This phone is brand new in box with full
warranty but the box seal has been broken.
The Galaxy Ace has 5Mpx camera with
autofocus and video and much more.
Jelly Digital Camera - Now, the littlies up to preteens can have their own real digital camera for
only $19.95! Soft body, bright colours and can
also be used as a videocam (no sound) or web
cam. Includes CD and USB cable for
downloading to computer. Introduce them to
the wonderful world of photographs and teach
them how to take nice snapshots without
risking the family camera. You never know –
they may get a winner in the Ringer photo
comp!
Another Scam Email - The crooks are forever
dreaming up new ways to steal your money!
Stay one step ahead of them and be alert! The
latest is an email purporting to be from
Australia Post with a subject heading of
“Australia Post Account Privacy Notification”. It
asks you to visit a website that resembles the
standard AP website and branding and requests
customers to verify their account information by
entering a credit card number and details. This
email does not originate from Australia Post
and is yet another ruse to get your personal
details. Don‟t hesitate – delete it! You may have
received similar emails pretending to be from
other major organisations and all disguised to
obtain one thing – your credit card number and
other details.
WOOLBROOK RURAL
INDUSTRIES
MERRIWA
NURSERY AND
IRRIGATION
Depot Road, Merriwa
WOOLBROOK RURAL
INDUSTRIES: Please
call Max Wurcker
6548 2150
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REMINDER
The deadline for articles
and advertisements for
the Merriwa Ringer is
Monday
12.00pm
Anything that asks for personal details should
prompt a signal to beware! You should also
ensure that your computers are loaded with the
latest software updates and up-to-date antivirus software is installed.
Sanyo Camera Bargain - Like a good but basic
digital camera? Check out our Sanyo VPC
S1213 with 12 megapixel, 3x optical zoom, HD
video, 2.7 inch colour LCD screen and more.
Small and neat and would make an ideal first
digital camera. Great specs for only $59.95.
Laminator for $24.95 - A big price drop means
you can laminate at home or business very
cheaply. Mum can now protect those precious
photo‟s, certificates, bar codes & even favourite
recipes. The Creative A4 size hot laminator will
handle up to 230mm wide sheets. We always
stock laminating pouches too – in most sizes.
Shuffle MP3 for $19.95 - On special this month
whilst stocks last. In green, purple or silver the
Pico Life, MP3 player with shuffle looks a lot like
a popular American fruity brand but for a lot
less at only $19.95. Includes headphones, 2GB
of memory, USB cord and very easy to use.
They are back in stock and great for listening
whilst jogging, doing homework – anything!
Open from 8am – 5pm weekdays and 9am – 11
am most Saturdays.
Postmasters thought for the week:
He who flings mud, loses a lot of ground.
Unknown
Mel Gillott with Kerry Anne
& Colleen & Kylie
Shop 1/17 Bridge Street
www.jtsrealty.com.au
Muswellbrook NSW 2333
jtsrealty@rslcom.net.au
Ph: 6541 5331 Fax: 6541 0330
49 King George Avenue, Merriwa - $235,000
Situated on a flat 1 acre block this classic weatherboard home has
had most of the hard work done and presents in excellent condition.
It has been re-wired, re-plumbed and painted inside and out. There
are 4 big bedrooms one with a built in, while the others have plenty
of room to put them in. There are 3 living areas, a lounge with
reverse cycle air conditioning and a combustion fire, a good sized
family room plus a sun room. The kitchen is original and has been freshly painted and features a new large
chef's oven plus a combustion stove. Some special features of the home are ornate ceilings and dado rails
throughout. For storage there is 2 double garages one with power and remote doors. Opposite the golf
course, tennis courts, Skate Park and walking distance to the club, shops and schools this is an ideal family
home.
1 Collins St, Merriwa - $169,000
Situated in a new sub-division and with very good tenants paying $195
a week this is a very good, easy care investment. The home has 3 good
sized bedrooms the main with built in robes and one with an attached
sun room. The open plan living area features reverse cycle air
conditioning and polished floating floor boards. The kitchen is in
excellent condition and has plenty of space. They yard has been
designed to be low maintenance and there is a carport and off street
parking. This is very easy care, simple investment and well worth a
look.
25 Cullingral St, Merriwa - $169,000
Situated in easy walking distance to the local shops, doctors and clubs
this is an ideal investment or for someone looking to down size. There are
2 good bedrooms, lounge with reverse cycle air conditioning and an eat in
kitchen. The kitchen and bathroom are both in good condition. At the rear
of the home is a single garage on a large fenced flat block. This is a very
well-priced brick home and well worth an inspection.
MERRIWA DISTRICT EDUCATION
FOUNDATION
The Annual General Meeting will be held on
Thursday 2 August 2012 at Merriwa RSL Club
from 6.00pm. All interested parties welcome.
Jane Hegarty
6376 1052
COMMUNITY NEWS - PRE-SCHOOL
ENROLMENTS
Merriwa Pre-school is now advising the
community that you may phone and place your
child's details on the waiting list for 2013.
Parents of children who may have special or
additional needs are needed to make contact as
early as possible so that any possible funding
and support can be organised within the service.
We are currently opened 5 days per week.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays are set aside
for children who will attend school the following
year (2014), while Tuesdays and Thursdays are
for our younger 2 - 3 year olds.
Please be advised that we already have a
substantial waiting list. Attendance for 2-3 year
olds is limited to one day per week in 2013.
Parents are most welcome to drop in. Our
phone number is 654 2083. If possible, please
phone after 3pm.
Jill Martyn
IMPORTANT MEETING
A meeting will be held on Thursday 9 August
from 6.30pm at Merriwa RSL Club to finalise the
remaining funds of the Merriwa River Rally.
Jill Carall
A.G.M. MERRIWA HOSPITAL AUXILIARY
Our community and Auxiliary members are
invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of
our Merriwa Hospital Auxiliary. The meeting will
be held in the Nurses Home Conference Room
on Friday 10 August, 2012 at 1pm. The guest
speaker on the day will be Pat Collins, known to
us all for her knowledge on the uses of herbs.
Pat has agreed to come and talk to us and
show us a selection of herbs for our wellbeing.
Our zone representative, Margaret Mears, will
be in attendance to meet with us all. The
meeting will be followed by afternoon tea. I
urge our community to attend our meeting,
giving us a good number representing our town
and hospital for both our zone rep and our
guest speaker. Come and join us to support
your auxiliary and MPS. See you all at 1pm at
the Nurses Home Conference Room (entrance
from McRae St. end) on Friday 10 August,
2012.
Elaine Sparrow
Secretary
MERRIWA CRICKET CLUB
The Merriwa Cricket Club will hold their AGM on
Thursday 30 August at Merriwa Sports Club at
6.30pm. All positions will be declared open. All
welcome to attend.
Kate Blackadder
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Corrine & Clint Parker on
their recent wedding!
Megan Richards with Peter & Zeb
SHOEING
TRIMMING
Contact Steve
6548 7220 after 6pm
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ELIZABETH EMMA SPENCER
12 MARCH 1925 - 21 JULY 2012
We would like to say thank you to Dr Salama
and the nursing staff at the Merriwa MPS for
the love and care shown to our mother,
Elizabeth.
The kind attention paid to Bonnie, as she was
lovingly known, will never be forgotten by her
family.
We would also like to thank Jenny Johnson for
her wonderful generosity during this sad time.
Lastly, thank you to Reverend Mandy and Mick
Wheatley for their love, care and prayers.
Thank you.
Irene & Keith Roach
with the Spencer Family
ADFAS SCONE INC. PRESENT
“TOM ROBERTS & THE HEIDELBERG
SCHOOL”
“Shearing the Rams” by Tom Roberts depicts the
wool industry that had been Australia‟s
first export industry. Roberts loved this theme
because it valued the work of ordinary
Australian people but at the time critics did not
feel that it fitted the definition of “high art”.
Dr Angela Smith (MA PhD NADFAS) will be
conducting a lecture on Tuesday 14 August at
Scone Arts & Crafts Hall in Kingdon St from 6pm
for a 6.30pm start. Cost is $25 for visitors and
$15 for students.
Join us afterwards for a delicious supper catered
for by The Cooking Tree.
Sally Warner
6545 1156
The Merriwa Community News is available to charity groups or non-funded, not for profit organisations and
anyone wishing to advise of a special event (birthday/anniversary/etc). If you would like to make use of this
free service, please contact us prior to 12pm Mondays.
ST. DAVID’S UNTING CHURCH NEWS
Hi! I am Pastor Ross Neville, I will be writing
an occasional news item for Merriwa Ringer
from now on.
On Friday afternoon, after school, we had
Messy Church at the Anglican Hall and Church.
This was a fun time making craft, then a short
interactive multimedia worship session followed
by a tea together. It was good to see families
working and talking together. Anyone can
come. Don‟t miss Friday 31 August.
Yes this is church. It is church that includes all
the essential elements of what we can call
worship. Fun, fellowship, encouragement,
teaching and praising God. Messy church is
actually a movement that is spreading around
the world. The theme on Friday was „new
beginnings‟. God gives all of life opportunities
to start again and we created models of the Ark
and all the animals that were saved in that flood
event so that life could begin again.
We can see new beginnings in the crops and
buds starting to form on the plants around the
district at the moment and it reminds us of the
ways God is always giving us opportunities to
change and start again. Next month we are
exploring the idea about how Jesus can provide
the sap and energy to live a new life.
I have been in Adelaide at the Uniting church
triannual national conference for a week.
At the conference we looked at how Australians
are allowing the Aboriginals in Australia to have
a new beginning. There is a movement to have
them recognized in our Australian constitution.
Do you know what aboriginal tribal area
Merriwa is in?
How can we honour and help the descendants
of the original first peoples in the Upper
Hunter?
More next time.
Merriwa St. David‟s is part of the Upper Hunter
Ministry group of the Uniting Church and we
have myself or Rev. Steve Rowe taking
services. Coming up we have 5 August at 6pm
with Ross Neville and Rev. Rowe at 11am on
the 12 August and 19 August at 6pm.
Pastor Ross Neville
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NAME
PHONE
NAME
PHONE
NAME
Merriwa Tyre & Service
Centre
Andy Carrigan
6548 2646
Merriwa Caravan Park
0418 668
402
Anthea Wright Veterinary
Service
6548 2452
Merriwa Catholic Parish
St Vincent de Paul
6548 2086
6548 3092
6548 2101
6548 2119
Bates Removals
0411 530 246
PHONE
6548 2078
Mick Hayes Concrete Pump
Hire
0417 006 640
Monocom Computers &
Home Theatre
0457 343 742
Mortgage Choice - Lauren
Murphy
0408 480 562
Boardman Peasley Pty Ltd
6543 3600
Merriwa Central School
Primary office
Secondary office
Bricklayer Block layer
6548 2591
Merriwa Central School
P&C Association
6548 2119
Cassilis Bowling Club
6376 1002
Merriwa Cricket Club
Panorama Motor Inn
4943 3144
Cassilis Public School
6376 1009
0428 485
110
CJ & JM Vero
6548 2303
Merriwa Darts
Competition
0428 899
749
Pitt Son & Keene Elders
6548 2307
Merriwa District Health
Non-Emergency Medical
Transport
6548 2653
Rockwell Livestock
6548 5100
Merriwa District
Progress Association
6548 2245
6548 3060
0427 476085
Russell‟s Earthmoving
6548 2246
Scott Witton Building
0427 761 169
CJ Kelly Funerals
02 4309 0334
Colles Manufactured
Homes Pty Ltd
4353 3606
Craig McPherson Haulage
6548 2663
Merriwa Engineering
Cross Country Merriwa
6548 2106
Merriwa Home Hardware
6548 2077
Curls & Swirls
6548 2499
6547 6048
Curtis, Irving & Gant
6543 2433
Merriwa Healthy
Environment Group
Merriwa Junior League &
Netball
0437 482
375
David Houlahan
0429 585 119
Dean Hancock - Master
Farrier
0488 591 723
Merriwa Little Athletics
Di‟s Clothing Patch
6548 3023
Festival of the Fleeces
6521 7046
Hair Indeed
6548 2666
Hanckel Hay Sales
6548 5168
Hunter-Central Rivers
Catchment Management
Authority
6542 4444
Hunter Mutual
6548 2651
Intergrated Living
1300 778 718
Merriwa Magpies Rugby
League Football Club
0427 799 22 Steve Cowell - Horse
Shoeing
0411 800255
Merriwa Newsagents
6548 2031
Merriwa Pharmacy
6548 2213
Merriwa Post Office
6548 2042
Merriwa Pre-School &
Kindergarten Association
6548 2083
Merriwa Race Club
0427 482
095
Merriwa RSL Club
Restaurant
6548 2157
6548 2295
MA Macdonald & Co
6548 2226
Merriwa Rotary Club
6548 2025
McConnell‟s This „n‟ That
6548 2889
Merriwa Springtime
Show
0402 484
018
Melaleuka Rural Services
0429 131 339
Merriwa Sports Club
Restaurant
6548 2028
6548 3228
Merriwa Surgery
6548 2305
Merriwa Tennis Club
6548 2679
Merriwa Traders - IGA
6548 2315
Merriwa Tourist
Welcoming Centre
6548 3201
Merriwa Activity Centre
6548 2082
Merriwa Amateur Swim
Club
6548 8510
Merriwa Anglican Parish
0429996769
St David‟s Uniting Church
6548 5131
6548 7220
St Joseph‟s Primary School
6548 2035
Stokes Dr Bronwyn
After Hours
6532 5013
6532 5000
Tash Holden
Communications
6548 5002
Trinity Markets
6548 2323
Upper Hunter Shire Council
- Merriwa Branch
6521 7000
Welderup
6548 2500
Whale, Mark
6548 2389
Woolbrook Rural Industries
6548 2150
Don‟t see your listing here? Then you need to contact The Ringer to organise your
sponsorship
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CASSILIS BOWLING CLUB
MERRIWA RSL CLUB
Friday night fun: Friday night is Darts night –
7pm start – names to club by 6.45pm.
Friday night raffles: Meat trays, Vege trays,
Schooner Draw, Joker Draw, Members Draw.
The Members Lucky Badge for $800.00 was not
won on Friday at 8.30pm the number was 274,
this week it jackpots to $850.00. The 7pm draw
for $580.00 was not won the number was 312,
this week it jackpots to $600.00. The 9pm draw
for $160.00 was not won the number was 749,
this week it jackpots to $180.00.
LTPS/12/03880
Last week‟s results

Members Draw: $75 – Tad - claimed $50 next week

Joker Draw: $880 – Linda Lacey –
unsuccessful - $905 next week
The Sunday Morning Badge Draw for $600.00
was not won last week the number was 77, this
week it jackpots to $650.00 and will be drawn
between 11.30am and 1.30pm and you must be
present to win the money. LTPS/12/03880
Tai Chi – (will resume in September – watch
this space) - Low impact exercise. Excellent for
relaxation, balance and reducing high blood
pressure. Gold Coin donation. Come along and
join us. See you there.
The Friday 8.30pm badge draw and the Sunday
badge draw both now commence at $500.00.
Friday night Snack Bar – The Two D‟s Affordable family meals.
Internet - Check out our
www.cassilisbowlingclub.com.au
website
at
Facebook - The club now has it‟s own Facebook
Page, so please check it out and like us.
Coming Events will also be advertised on this
page as well as the web page (as soon as
there is a confirmed date for them).
Hilary Parker
As of Friday 20 July 2012 nominations are
invited for the position of President, other office
bearers and Board Members for the financial
year ending June 30 2013. Nominations open
on Friday 20 July 2012 and close on Sunday 5
August 2012. The elections will be held from
Friday 24 August through to Sunday 2
September 2012 during normal club operating
hours.
Saturday 6 October The Beetles & Classic
Creedence Show - more details as it gets closer.
In the Bistro on pension day we now have a
choice of a couple of senior‟s meals for $7.50,
but you must show your senior‟s card to be
eligible.
Matt Morgan
Secretary/Manager
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MERRIWA SPORTS CLUB
Saturday 29 July

Saturday Members Draw 68 not won, next
week $170

Winners Jackpot 45518 not won, next
week $1260

Free Tickets Eva Towler

Dinner Cassie Wilkinson

Monthly Prize Mark Monaghan

Bowls Raffle Robert Whaley.
Sunday 30 July

Sunday Members draw No 351 not won,
next week $550

$20 one off prizes No 350 not won & No
352 not won.
Markets Raffle - Load of wood - won by A Bidot
Vennacher St, Merriwa.
Transport Service is available Friday and
Saturday. Don‟t take the risk and drive when for
$3 per person you can be chauffeured home.
To access the transport service you must book
through the Sports Club to check availability of
the service.
Members and Associations - Looking for a
venue to hold your meetings etc? The Sports
Club may be able to assist. Please contact the
Club for further details.
Producers Market
Sunday 26 August 8:00am to 1:00pm
Stalls include:

Falcon Grove Olives: Oils, Vinegars &
tastings.

Endora Aromatherapy: Soaps (soy) reed
diffusers and hand made candles.

Stone Hill Winery: Wines and Vegies.

Colleen Olderman: Flowers and Plants.
Stalls still available. For full details see one of
the Market committee members which
comprises of Jason Rosa, Darren Crawford and
Dale Quinney.
Bingo - Every Thursday Night commences
7:00pm. Win Sporties Vouchers for meat and
other business houses + Super 39 $100 Gift
Voucher
MERRIWA FITNESS CENTRE
Saturday 10 August
“Matt O‟Leary”.
Next monthly Smorgasbord will be Sunday 29
August.
The Sporties Chinese/Australian Restaurant
Smorgasbord last Sunday in the month - All you
can eat Entree‟s Mains and Dessert. $18 Adult,
$12 children under 12. Shan and Jinna also
have lunch time specials $7.50. Open for lunch
Wednesday to Sunday 12noon to 2:00pm.
Dinner Tuesday to Sunday 5:30pm to 9:00pm.
Closed Mondays. Reopens 5:00pm Tuesday. For
Bookings and take away ring 6548 3228.
LADY BOWLERS NEWS
Don‟t forget Mufti Bowls on Wednesday
10:00am and Merriwa Gala Day on 22 August.
Coming Up
Wednesday 8 - District presentation Gala Day
Monday 13 - Monthly Meeting 3:00pm
Beatrice Voysey & John Rindfliesh
*
It‟s our First Birthday!!
Yes! Merriwa Fitness Centre has now been open
a year and we would like to thank all our
members for their support over the past year.
Hopefully you have all benefited from our well
equipped gym and are feeling healthier and
fitter for your efforts.
The treadmills that have been malfunctioning
for the past few months are to be replaced by
similar machines as soon as Council can bring
them over from Murrurundi, so you can soon
get back on track with those.
Subscriptions Due
Please check your membership details to see if
you may need to re new your subscription. As
you know we are a very low priced gym, with
Annual subscription being only $90 for the year.
Door Money
Please make sure you put in the $2 in the tin
for electricity etc every time you use the gym,
as our running costs do have to be met.
We do need to raise some essential funds to
cope with some of our running costs, so any
donations are much appreciated.
When reporting an incident to the Police, always request and record your Incident Reference Number
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MEN’S BOWLS NEWS
Thank you to Welder-up
A big thank you to our local welding company;
„Welder-up‟ who kindly made the security cage
for the Music system, for a very fair price as
well as doing an excellent job.
After our AGM the following positions were
appointed: P. Rush - President,
K. Bevan Senior Vice, G Watson - Vice President, D.
Snelgrove - Treasurer/Secretary,
J. RosaPublicity.
That‟s it for now, but watch this space for more
Fitness news and news of Classes that will be
starting soon.
The Men‟s Bowls would also like to thank: A.
Byfield and E. Towler For all there help over the
past 12 Months, P. Rush was also elected Vice
President of the Upper Hunter District Bowls at
their AGM on Saturday. It was also decided that
the men‟s bowls raffle would now be (on trial) a
$30 IGA voucher. On Saturday the club Pairs
Championship were played seeing the team of
P. Rush and R. Shotter defeating the team of K.
Bevan and G. Watson.
Happy Huffing and Puffing,
Annie Rodgers
MFC Committee
Jason Rosa
0406 230566
Horse Breaking & Training
Soft Touch Equine & Running R Cutting
Horses


Horse taken in for riding and training in all equestrian events, breaking in, muscular &
skeletal manipulation, riding lessons, problem solving.

Your place or mine

40 years experience in the horse industry

Reasonable rates

Breaking In - $800 no time limits

Training and Schooling $100 p/w plus feed and shoeing
Lessons - $70 per hour - Give us a call if you have lost your confidence in riding or
handling your horse. We have confidence building horses for you to ride and handle
FOR SALE
Palamino Mare
Rising 6yo 14.1hh
Quarter Horse x Stock Horse
Done feedlot and mustering
Suit youth draft or pony club
$4000
1990 Isuzu Truck
3 horse
No rust
Good all round
Phone Bob on 6548 8531,
“Chelsea Park”, Willowtree Rd
b-c.sofftouchequine@bigpond.com
MERRIWA JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE
Under 8‟s
Under 8‟s travelled to Aberdeen to play Scone
Red last weekend. With a couple of boys out
sick and away our remaining boys played an
exceptional game against a tough team. With
the boys slowly and steadily starting to
communicate and work together as a team they
showed us a wonderful game of football. A lot
better in their defence and some tremendous
plays by Christian and Will. We even saw an
almighty jump and dive from Charles, my
goodness it was a sight, but well done Charles
on your effort. Their continued efforts at
training is starting to show, keep up the good
work.
Player of the Match this week went to Christian,
well done.
Zoe Jamieson
Under 12's
Well you would have never seen more prouder
parents and grandparents at this weeks game
against Morpeth. With a 'never say never'
attitude, ten dedicated Under 12's players ran
out on the field to take on Morpeth's team of 18
players. The boys started out strong working
well together in defence. There was some
great yards made by many of the players
including Mikey, Jack, Ben K, Digger and
Thomas.
Making solid tackles was most
important with the overlap in numbers and
Merriwa did some of the best tackling I've seen
in the competition so far, with some awesome
one on ones made by Kasey, Ben N and
Logan.
Bailey did well keeping the team
inspired and setting up the plays. Just when
we thought the boys were running out of puff
they still kept chasing, with Locky making a
huge effort to chase down a Morpeth
player. This sent a message to the other team
that these guys no matter how few there were,
were not going to give up. At half time one of
the Morpeth players was heard saying "I told
you it wasn't going to be easy".
Despite going down 26-8 Merriwa did us
proud. This week's Coaches Award went to
Mikey, Inspirational Tackler was Logan and Man
of the Match was Jack.
Well done boys, you should be extremely proud
of the way you played on the weekend. Keep
up the good work.
A very Proud Parent/Supporter
Kellie Walker
UPPER HUNTER VETERAN’S GOLF
Noel Kelly‟s excellent nett score of 64 won him
the Veterans‟ novelty par 3 stroke event over
twenty-four holes at Aberdeen golf course on
Tuesday, 24 July. There were 21 players and the
runner-up was Ron Bartush on 68. Thanks to all
the Aberdeen volunteers who had the many
temporary teeing grounds clearly marked and
the course generally in great fettle.
The putting prize went to Rod Auld with 35
putts. In the ball comp balls went to Phil
Ledgerwood 74, Captain Max Holz, Rod Auld and
Martin Byrne 75, Bruce Robinson and Jock
O‟Connor 76, Bill Hunter 77 and Graham Boles,
Les Brown and Bob Thorley 78.
Nearest the Pins: 1st Graham Boles, 2nd Bruce
Robinson, 3rd Graham Turvey, 4th Jock
O‟Connor, 5th Jock O‟Connor, 6th Rod Auld,
7th Phil Ledgerwood, 8th Bob Keating.
On Tuesday, 31 July we played a stableford
event at Murrurundi with hit-off from 8.00 till
8.30 am.
On Tuesday, 7 August we play a stableford
event at Muswellbrook with hit-off from 8.00 till
8.30am.
Graham Turvey
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MERRIWA TENNIS CLUB
LADIES GOLF
The Merriwa Tennis Club are looking for
interested past, present and new players to join
in a night competition to commence on Monday
17 September. (If enough teams register
Thursday Night). Enter as a team of 4 players
( 2 men and 2 ladies), a pair (1 lady & 1 man)
or as a single player to be placed into a team of
4 players. Nominations close on 10 September,
2012. Team names to be left at Merriwa
Pharmacy or with Loretta Cooper on 6548 2679.
Children are to be at secondary school to play in
the competition.
Last Wednesday teams of 3 ladies and one of
four, rocked up for a 3 BBB - 3 ball best ball competition. Each team member played an
individual Stableford event but the team scored
by taking the best of the 3 scores for each of
the 18 holes. Team 1, Jane, Julia and Robyn hit
off first followed by Team 2, Dinie, Didi and Gai,
then team 3, the “Dream Team” Merrie, De,
Tania and Diedre. The winning team is able to
go on to Merewether to compete.
Social Tennis
Mixed social tennis will be held on Sunday
afternoons from 1pm for all interested players
(past, present and new). Social tennis will
commence on Sunday 5 August.
Ladies Social Tennis
Ladies tennis is played on Tuesday mornings
from 9am. All ladies are most welcome to come
along and join in.
Without continued support these events cannot
continue.
Loretta Cooper
Team one set a cracking pace and all
contributed to the team score. Julia performed
a Cirque Du Soleil shot on the 13th when her
second shot landed at the base of a currajong
tree. Lining up the shot she executed a perfect
parabola when the ball literally ran straight up
the trunk of the tree, flew over our heads and
ran down the opposite tree. Spectacular to
watch.
Team 2 executed some amazing shots but had
the run around from their buggy. Actually it just
stopped running around leaving them to bravely
gather sticks in their arms and soldier on which
they did with great results.
Team 3 won the day with an astronomical 40
points from De Patterson. Runner up was Jane
Hegarty from Team 1 on a PB of 37 points, and
very fittingly, Julia won the ball draw.
On Friday Merrie, Tania, Dinie and Gai played in
the veteran competition at Horizons. The course
was a treat to play on and it was a beautifully
organised day. No golf trophies came home but
Merrie won the raffle - a bottle of Moet! Very
happy golfing.
Robyn Dorney
Page 40
MERRIWA GOLF CLUB NEWS
The Merriwa Golf Club held their annual open
day on Sunday 29 July. We had a good field of
60 players, coming from the following clubs:
Aberdeen, Bulahdelah, Charlestown, Coolah,
Denman, Kurri, Maitland, Merriwa, Murrurundi,
Muswellbrook, Scone, Singleton and Toronto.
Merriwa RSL Club C Grade Scratch

Winner - G Smith of Aberdeen - 89

Runner Up - G Delany of Singleton - 94

A Grade Stableford winner - B Ingram of
Charlestown - 33 c/b
I wish to sincerely thank all of our sponsors, our
lady golfers that did a wonderful job on the BBQ
and refreshment hut, the ladies that did the
starting, sold raffle tickets, sent cakes and
slices, prepared high tea, to our volunteers for
mowing and preparing the greens, all of the
committee for their continued support. Thank
you all very much.

B Grade Stableford winner - H Lane of
Murrundi - 38

C Grade Stableford winner - B Thorley of
Merriwa - 39

CJ & JM Vero & Sons Best Local
Stableford Score - B Thorley of Merriwa 39
Results

Russel‟s Earthmoving Open Scratch
Winner - M Day of Murrurundi - 79

A & T Carrigan‟s Veterans Stabelford
winner - G Smith of Aberdeen - 41
Merriwa Sports Club A Grade Scratch

Winner - M Googe of Muswellbrook - 80

Runner Up - P Ledgerwood of Murrurundi
- 82
Yippy Kay-A Stud Long Drives

A Grade winner - W Malone

B Grade winner - B Reid of Murrurundi

C Grade Winner - R Palmer of Scone
Hunter Mutual Credit Union B Grade Scratch

Winner - B Reid of Murrurundi - 83

Runner Up - P Murray of Merriwa - 84

Royal Hotel Nearest to Pin (4th Hole) - C
Norman of Denman
100 Club

1st - A Flanagan

2nd - G Watson

3rd - C Manning
Raffle - $150 Open order at Branxton Golf Pro
Shop

1st - Trent Cooper

2nd - A Kean
Paul Murray
Secretary/Treasurer
Page 42
AUGUST
TOOHEYS PROMOTION
BETWEEN 4-6PM
Purchase any Tooheys
product to get a scratch ticket
to win a prize
Thursday
$11 chicken schnitzel night,
normal menu also available.
Friday
Happy hours 5-7pm ,
Pick the joker
$3,000 not won by Neil
Gleeson, jackpots to
$3100.
Saturday
Between 4.30 and 6.30 pm
social club draw. Happy hour 3
to 4pm,$2.70 middies $3.70
schooners.
Mexican night assorted dishes
plus $5 Coronas, main menu
also available
Punters club, Del collected $45
Kirko‟s bet next week.
Sunday
$12.50 roast, baked veg and
gravy, normal menu also
available.
Tuesday
$11 rump night, normal menu
also available
Wednesday
Between 4.30 and 6.30 pm
social club draw
$10 pasta night, normal menu
also available
SOCIAL CLUB DRAWS
$1100 was not won by #94
Samantha Lawler on
Wednesday . $1150 was not
won by #87 Ben Kirkland on
Saturday.
Jackpots to $1200 on
Wednesday.
AUSTAR NOW CONNECTED
All Football, NRL, AFL &
Rugby Union Live as will as
Motorsports and Friday
Night Boxing.
Dining room open for lunch 7
days a week, with 10 meals for
$10 each
Dinner 7 nights with main
menu and daily specials
Bar snacks every day 4.30pm
9kg gas bottles refilled for only
$34.99
Bags of ice $3.50
BAR, BISTRO
ACCOMMODATION
PH 6548 2235
Thursday 2
 Entries open for “All That‟s Cold” Photo Competition
Saturday 4
 Muswellbrook Carelink Grief Seminar - 1pm - Muswellbrook
Hospital Conference Room
 Singleton Pony Club Show Jumping Competition
Sunday 5
 Denman Farmers Markets
 Singleton Pony Club Show Jumping Competition
Friday 10
 “Matt O‟Leary” - Merriwa Sports Club
Monday 13
 Merriwa Central School Horse Sports
Tuesday 14
 Trio Angus Bull Sale - 10am - “Ingleburn” Cassilis
Friday 17
 40 Hour Famine Begins - 8pm
 Merriwa Movie Mania - Treasure Buddies - 6pm
Sunday 19
 Variety Bash visits Merriwa
 40 Hour Famine finishes - 12 noon
 Wingen Pony Club Presidents Cup Day
Tuesday 21
 Upper Hunter Ladies Golf Classic
Wednesday 22
 Upper Hunter Ladies Golf Classic
Friday 24
 Little Sprouts Reading Day
Saturday 25
 Beginners DSLR Camera Course - Merriwa Central School Hall
 Zone Pony Club ODE Competition
Sunday 26
 Zone Pony Club ODE Competition
 Scone Pony Club Ribbon Day
 Merriwa Producers Market 8am - 1pm
Monday 27
 Entries close for “All That‟s Cold” Photo competition
Thursday 30
 Entries open for “Everything Equine” Photo Competition
Friday 31
 Messy Church - Merriwa Parish Hall - 3.30pm
SEPTEMBER
Saturday 1
 Merriwa Show Ball
 M Campbell & Co Reunion - Muswellbrook - 6.30pm
 Aberdeen “Big Boys Toys” Event
Saturday 8
 Zone Pony Club Jamboree - Cassilis
Sunday 9
 Zone Pony Club Jamboree - Cassilis
Wednesday 12
 Show Ground Working Bee commences
Friday 14
 Show Ground Working Bee ends
 Merriwa Springtime Show
Saturday 15
Sunday 16
Monday 17
 Entries close for “Everything Equine” Photo Competition
Saturday
29
MERRIWA
RINGER
Thursday
2 August
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 Back to
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Reunion weekend

Issue 23 - Merriwa Central School

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