November 03

www.robe.sa.gov.au
November 2003
No.271
Mayor: Peter Darr
CEO: Rob Kay
In this issue:
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Marina
Approval
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Customer
Service in
Tourism
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Discover Robe
in November as
part of the Robe
Village Fair…
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Art Workshops
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Robe Film
Festival
DISTRICT
COUNCIL OF
ROBE
ROYAL CIRCUS
ROBE SA 5276
PO BOX 1
TELEPHONE
08 8768 2003
FACSIMILE
08 8768 2432
council@robe.sa.gov.au
Mayor’s Report
During the past month I have attended the following meetings:
16.9.03:
Lake Butler Committee Meeting
21.9.03:
Machinery Committee – Caterpillar Demo
23.9.03:
Machinery Committee – Komatsu Demo. Council has traded on
Komatsu Grader on a new Komatsu on very favourable terms).
24.9.03:
Lake Butler Steering Committee
Austrade (Export) Seminar
3.10.03:
AGM for Local Government Association and LGA Finance Authority –
both in Adelaide on the same day.
5.10.03:
Opened the new Robe Bowling season.
10.10.03: SELGA Meeting in Mt Gambier. Whilst there I was able to first hand
inspect the renovation of the old Town Hall. This project is costing the
Mt Gambier City Council close to $4M, of which about $800,000 is
being spent on the Town Hall. I pass on this information purely in view
of the Public Meeting held on.
13.10.03: Hall/VIC/Library Public Meeting in the Robe Institute. I was very
pleased to see a good attendance on this important subject and I know
every speaker spoke from their heart. Council will be collating a report
on the 2 surveys and the letters since received and this report will
probably come before the next meeting.
14.10.03: Lake Butler Steering Committee
Workshop with all Councillors on the Marina project
Strategic Planning Workshop
Normal monthly Council Meeting. Five or six people in the
public gallery which was pleasing to see.
20.10.03: Addressed the Limestone Coast Regional Development Board at it’s
meeting at Robe. The subject was “Robe – the future and its needs.” In
addition I have given several radio interviews on the marina project.
Marina Redevelopment
At the last council meeting Council approved the Masterplan for the Harbor which includes a long term vision and plan. Council is hopeful that Stage 1 could commence by
May 2004. For more details on this important vision for the harbor, please see a full
comprehensive report in this newsletter. A copy of the Masterplan is available for you to
view at either the Library or the Council Office.
The last month has been extremely busy and I know personally that all Councillors have
also attended many meetings and it is pleasing to see that the workload is being shared
by all. Thankyou.
Mayor Peter Darr
Community
Information
BroCart
Licenced Builders
Robe Beachport Recycle
November Hours: 8.00-11.30 am
Monday, Friday & Saturday
PLEASE REMOVE ALL CAPS FROM BOTTLES
BEFORE YOU RECYCLE
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All soft drink, beer bottles & cans
receive full refund.
Glass jars & wine bottles accepted.
All plastic bottles (PET) must be
cleaned, crushed & caps removed,
before entering the yard.
Please note:
There are now bins at the front gates of the
Robe Recycling Bottle Yard for dumping all your
recyclables and non-refundable glass bottles.
No need to wait for Jack!!!
Prevent dump fill—recycle and use these after
hour facilities!!!
Recycle Yard
10 Flint Street, ROBE
8768 2171 home
0427 865 437 mobile
We will take your milk bottles
BUT we need your help to make it work...
Robe Beachport Recycle & proprietor Jack
Maughan & staff have decided to introduce
an initiative to reduce land fill in our dump.
It is NOT COST EFFECTIVE for Jack
but he is willing to accept clear plastic milk &
orange containers for recycling
ONLY if they are CRUSHED!!
Although these containers have
NO DEPOSIT you can help our
environment by assisting Jack in
his recycling efforts.
HDPE
Kingston Soldiers Memorial
Hospital
Phone Number
87670 222
BLD 106160
Carpentry, Additions & Alterations,
Concreting, Sub Contracting, Pergolas,
Tiling, Bathroom Renovations,
Shed Erection & New Homes.
Call Dean 0401 004 043
Rob’s Southern Port
Cleaning Service
Carpets & Upholstery: Cleaned, freshened &
sanitized by the water extraction method.
Windows: Improve your outlook on life –
have us clean your windows & screens.
Lawns: Servicing Robe and Long Beach areas.
Telephone: 08 8768 2865
Mobile: 0429 670437
PO Box 455, ROBE SA 5276
Robe Plumbing
New Homes
Septic Tanks
Hot Water Services
Electric Drain Cleaning
All Plumbing Maintenance
Phone Adrian Johns 0419 821 892
Licence No.7237
Kev’s Handyman
For all your handyman needs
around the home
Call Kev on
8768 6120 or 0407 710 778
No job too small-Reasonable Rates
ABN 240 6175 0385 BLD 171739
Robe Visitor Information
Centre News
Phone: 08 8768 2465 Library Manager: Joann Rose
ROBE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
Robe has still been quite busy for October, with the weather veering between windy and sunny. There
have been many International Visitors on the move through Robe this month and this will continue
through until early December.
The centre has been successful in gaining some funding and we will be sponsoring a workshop on
‘Customer Service in Tourism’. The workshop will be conducted by International Retail consultant John
Stanley. There is an ad in this newsletter for the workshop, please come, listen and learn.
ROBE PUBLIC LIBRARY
The feature author for November is Australian author Di Morrissey. Come into the Library and look at a
display of the authors work from the 1st of November. This added feature to the Library has proved to
be very popular since it was instigated.
I attended a Regional Library Conference in Mount Gambier from the 17th to the 19th of October. I
spoke in the local section of the conference about ‘Robe, a multi use facility’. The presentation was
very well received, especially when the keynote speaker from the Central Highlands Council of Victoria
spoke about the problems that country libraries faced. She stated that their survival was dependant on
libraries integrating with other Council services or building partnerships with other organisations. She
was very impressed with what Council had achieved here. Copies of the presentation have been
requested by two Librarians to take back to show their particular Councils what can be achieved. I
would like to say a big thank to the Council Office staff who helped me so much with the presentation.
In particular, Leonie Fennell for taking some wonderful photos for me to use in the presentation.
In conjunction with the Robe Lions Club, staff are collecting donations of Christmas gifts to be
forwarded to Anglicare for distribution to needy families in the community. Gifts can be left at the Visitor
Information Centre. Please indicate who the gift is intended for ie. girl/boy, age etc.
Please contact Joann Rose on 8768 2465 for further information.
Are you giving the best Customer Service in town?
Customer Service Expert
John Stanley
will present a one day seminar on:
How to build a relationship with your visitors
Understanding the loyalty ladder and how it affects tourism
Becoming the best hosts in the tourism industry in SA
Your role as a tourism consultant
Promoting tourism and your town
When: Tuesday December 9, 2003. 10.00am – 4pm
Where: Robe Institute, on the Foreshore
How much: $25.00 including lunch, morning & afternoon tea & a workbook
Contact the
Robe Visitor Information Centre
on 8768 2465
BOOK NOW!!!
Seats
are Limited!!!
Robe Community Bus
Mat’s Plumbing
The bus driver for November will
be Rita Baker phone 8768 2524.
If you wish to go to Mt Gambier
on Friday 28 November please ring Rita on the above
phone number. The bus will pick you up at 8.00am and
return to Robe at 5.30pm. The return fare is $15.00.
The bus also runs every Thursday morning for local
shopping, bank, post office, library etc. You will be
picked up at approximately 10.30am and returned to
your home at between 12.15 and 12.30pm.
Please ring the bus driver on the above phone
number so she knows who and where to pick up.
Nathalie Ling, Hon. Secretary - Ph: 0408 308 559
PO Box 114, ROBE SA 5276
General Plumbing
Gas Fitting & Maintenance
Phone/Fax: 8768 2878
Mobile: 0427 682 878
abn 35 592 187 979 Lic/Reg No PGE 176769
Grummett Excavations
Robe RSL Womens
Auxiliary Members AGM
will be held on Tuesday
18 November at 2.00pm
in the RSL Hall.
Please bring
a plate of afternoon tea.
Hon. Secretary, EM Isaacson
Ph: 0417 301 771 ah: 8768 2573
For friendly service & advice...
Robe RSL Sub Branch
Preliminary Notice
to the Public
I have advice that a Dept of
Veteran Affairs Representative will be attending the South
East during the week 26, 27 &
28 November.
Firm times, dates & locations
will be advised. Should any
person seek information on
D.V.A. matters, they are
encouraged to attend the
meeting.
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Graham B.Snook,
President Robe RSL
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Excavator hire, range of bucket sizes
200mm-1300mm.
Bobcat hire, with 4 in 1 or rock bucket &
pallet forks.
Tipping truck hire, able to fit in small yards.
Auger hire, attaches to excavator or bobcat.
Chain trencher hire, 150mm wide / up to
1200mm deep.
Supply & cartage of sand fill, rubble, shell
grit and top soil.
Blocks cleared and leveled with laser level.
Landscaping services & landscaping supplies.
Supply and fitting of Toro
watering systems.
Block slashing or mowing.
Tree & stump removal
EM & CG Green Gardening Services
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Robe Dump
Opening Times
Wednesdays 1.00pm—3.00pm
Fridays
1.00pm—3.00pm
Sundays
2.00pm—4.00pm
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Lawn Mowing
Garden Maintenance
Weeding
Garden Waste Removal
Gutters Cleaned
Reasonable Rates
Discount for Pensioners
Phone: 0417 874 385
Australia Day Citizen, Young
Citizen Award & Community
Event of the Year Award
The District Council of Robe has pleasure in inviting
your participation in the 2003 Australia Day Citizen
and Young Citizen Awards.
The aim of the Awards are to honour citizens who
have made outstanding contributions to the
community. The Awards are sponsored by the
National Australia Day Council and administered by
the State Australia Day Council.
The Young Citizen is for persons over the age of 16
and under the age of 27 on 26 January 2004, who
made a valuable contribution to the community
during the past 12 months. This person will have
been involved in community (and school if
applicable) organizations, displays leadership and
is respected by their peers.
Have your town vacant blocks
slashed NOW
for summer fire control...
$33 incl. gst
Also:
large areas done
contract rate available.
Phone: Lewis Ling 0428 686 230
or after hours on 8768 6230
$PENDLE$$
MOWING $ERVICE$
Lawn Mowing
General Maintenance
Tree & Shrub Pruning
All Work Welcome
The Citizen Award is for persons 27 years or older
on 26 January 2003 who have made a valuable
contribution to the community.
The Community Event of the Year is for the group
who has staged the most outstanding community
event of the year.
Nomination forms are available from the Council
Office, Royal Circus Robe and nominations close at
5.00pm, 30 November 2003.
Seen here are participants in the Nora Creina Charity
Horse Trek, organized by Mr Allan Cullen.
Proceeds from the charity event went to the Robe
Auxilary KSMH Inc ($9000) and $3000 for cancer
research.
Well done to the organisers and participants!!!
Photos...
Brian & Dorothy Gibbs
ph: 8768 1858 or 0427 203 195
abn: 55 201 575 494
every
detail
Brian, Naomi
& Mark
by
design
Kitchen Bedroom Bathroom
Laundry Living area
Dining
Lounge Study
Stairwell
Passageway
Garage
Plan and design your interiors,
they all need storage
Ph 8768 1831
design, manufacture & installation
of all cabinets & joinery
Building Contractors Licence No BLD176922
Tasting
Australia
Robe Property
Maintenance & Security
On Monday 6 October Limestone Coast
Tourism hosted 40 International Food & Wine
Writers and Media for Tasting Australia at
Poltalloch Station, just north of Meningie.
A locally owned & operated business
providing
General Repairs, Maintenance & Security
for Homes & Businesses in the Robe area
This was a great opportunity to showcase
Robe and all it has to offer, and our Local Food
& Wine Producers from Robe and surrounding
areas who participated in the day were:
Food
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Whynunga Bush Foods
Robarra Barramundi Farm
Outback Pride Bush Foods
Robe Range Olive Oil
Robe Professional Fishermans Association
Alfalfa Products
Mahalia Coffee
Flavoured Teas
supplied by Loaves & Fishes
Wine
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Cape Jaffa Wines
Ralph Fowler Wines
Baudin Rock Wines
Wangolina Station Wines
PROMPT RELIABLE SERVICE
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Home & Business Security Service
General Household Repairs
Painting (Exteriors & Roofs)
Fencing
Paving
Garden Care
Antenna Installation
TV/Video Tuning
All Work Welcome
Affordable Rates
Phone 0418 817 655
BLD 169829 Security Agents Licence ISL 170332 ABN 27 716 325 298
Highlight of the day would have to be the two
live lobsters kindly supplied by the
Professional Fishermen, that the media/writers
took numerous photos of, and had a chance to
hold.
The freshly cooked lobster and barramundi
were also very, very popular, along with the
bush foods encrusted shark cooked in local
Olive Oil.
Our wineries also received a great deal of very
exciting exposure.
This all goes to putting Robe in the National
and International spotlight, and to those
people who gave their time to travel to
Poltalloch Station from Robe (2 hour drive
each way!) to promote all that Robe has to
offer I thank you greatly.
The day has received extensive media
coverage right throughout the past two weeks
from:
Adelaide Advertiser, Channel 9, 10 & 7, WIN
TV, ABC radio South East.
Great job everyone!
Jenni Ling
Marketing Officer
Robe Tourism &
Traders Association
Need Storage?
Robe Storage has available
for short or long term lease
storage in clean & secure
area. Suitable for small
boats, cars, furniture
& general use.
Competitive rates…
Phone: 8768 2600
Neil Ottoson First National
Real Estate Robe
Property Management
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Holiday Rentals
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Gardening & Lawns
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Shack Cleaning
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Window Cleaning
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General Maintenance
phone Richard & Debra Mackay 0403 578 382
PO Box 151 Robe SA 5276
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Tasting
Australia
We were
there!!!
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Kingston TAFE Learning Centre has several courses
on offer for Term 4
Unlock the Mysteries of the Computer
This is an instructor-led basic computing class
suitable for people with little or no computing skills.
There are 8 in the class. To be held on demand, day
or night. Cost is $125.
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Kingston/Robe Area Committee Open
Meeting The Area Committee, which supports
Kingston TAFE Learning Centre, is having an Open
Meeting on 18 November at 6.00pm.
Light refreshments available.
Interested? Please contact Julie for catering needs.
Operate a Bar
This course is full but there are still vacancies in
‘Responsible Service of Alcohol’ session to be held on
Monday 1.00-4.00pm.Cost is $50
2004 TAFE Certificate Course Applications
Applications for TAFE Certificate Courses for 2004
are now organised through SATAC. TAFE Admission
Guides 2004 are available at newsagencies and the
Learning Centre for non school leavers. Closing date
is 31 Oct (non school leavers).
For information & enrolments for these TAFE
Courses & any other learning needs, please
contact Julie Phillips,
Kingston TAFE Learning Centre Coordinator.
Office Hours:
Tuesday and Thursday, 8.30am to 4.00pm
Phone: 87672475
Fax:
87672069
E-mail: juliephi@tafe.sa.edu.au
Ron White
In the recent passing of
Ron White, the District
Council of Robe lost a
valued and respected
workmate and a key
contributor to Robe’s
development over the past 28 years.
Ron joined Council in November 1975 as the
Overseer of the Works Department having
previously worked with the Highways
Department. At the time Ron’s role was very
“hands-on” and he worked along side the
outdoor staff. Robe itself was much smaller than
today with many vacant blocks in Robetown
itself, and sparse housing at West Beach,
Barrowman’s Drive, Woolundry Road and along
The Esplanade at Long Beach. Many “older”
subdivisions such as Hateley Crescent, Sargent
Close, Apex Lane, Sanders Court, most of Long
Beach past the Long Beach Caravan Park, parts
of Harold Street, Thompson Road and
MacFarlane Street had not been developed.
Under Ron’s management, the majority of Robe
streets were constructed or reconstructed by his
team.
As Robe grew, so did Ron’s responsibilities and
he studied for and achieved his Advanced Works
Manager’s Certificate and became a member of
the Works Supervisors Group. Ron shouldered
the extra duties that the new Works Manager
role demanded including responsibility for up to
12 outside staff, planning, budgeting, equipment
purchasing, and administration duties. Ron also
inherited a growing list of responsibilities
including traffic management, STEDS
maintenance, public liability issues, greenwaste
and he also became the HarbourMaster of the
Lake Butler Boat Haven. Ron was responsible for
the development of the Council Depot and
Robe’s Industrial Estate and he was instrumental
in the redevelopment of the Old Gaol and
Squash Court area utilising unemployment
project participants.
Ron ensured his Council role also contributed to
the community and he was renowned for his
good-natured approach and tireless assistance
with community events such as the 150th
Celebrations, Encounter 2002 and the Robe
Village Fair. In recognition of Ron’s significant
contribution to the District Council of Robe,
Council will be erecting a park bench with a
brass memorial plaque on the corner of the
Royal Circus and Cooper Street facing the sea.
loaves & fishes
Join our Christmas Club
This year let us pay for
your Christmas shopping…
Every purchase you make at
Loaves & Fishes
of $50 or more
from now until 18 December 03
puts you in the draw
to win a $500
GOLD CHRISTMAS GIFT VOUCHER
to finish your list or treat yourself!
As an added bonus for our club
members with every $100 purchase
you receive a fabulous summer
Tote Bag—FREE!!!
Loaves & Fishes
27 Victoria Street
ROBE SA 5276
Phone:08 8768 2724
Business
News & Services
CCOWS Report
Last week I was in Canberra at child care service
meetings which discussed common concerns across
Australia.
Our reflections and discussions will be the
information upon which the Minister for Youth and
Childrens Services, the Hon. Larry Anthony, will
advise the Government about future policy.
It is vital for us to keep informing the Government
about the particular needs of the families and
children living in isolated, rural and remote areas.
Among the issues discussed were high demand for
places, secure funding, a need for infrastructure
and support services.
Access to services is a high priority in rural centres
with both children and families able to benefit
from quality care.
Robyn Paterson, Child Care Manager
Out of School Hours Care
Vacation Care
This holiday’s favourite activities included face
painting, heat bead creations, beach walks, games
and of course the cinema visit to see “Nemo!”
The weather was inconsistent, but enthusiasm was
always high. Vacation Care Staff and children
enjoyed each day. Thanks to Kim, Jen, Tracey,
Sarah, Nadia and work experience member Helen.
Plans are already in progress for great activities
and fun in the Christmas Vacation. See you then…
After School Hours Care
This service has resumed on Monday and
Wednesday afternoon from 3.00 until 6.00pm.
For enquiries and bookings ring 0428 843 022.
Downs Lawyers
Barristers & Solicitors
Mr Philip Smith of Downs Lawyers
Solicitors of Mt Gambier will be consulting
from the offices of Walker & Ottoson
Real Estate, Victoria Street Robe on
Tuesday 4 November 2003
between the hours of 11am and 3pm.
Please make an appointment on 8725 5466 if
you wish to see him or drop in on the day.
FREE
Internet & E-Mail
awareness sessions
NetWorks For You is offering
FREE individual one hour “hands-on”
Internet/E-Mail awareness sessions
every second Thursday 10am—12 noon at the
ROBE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
NetWorks For You is a joint State/
Commonwealth Govt initiative aimed at
raising Internet awareness …
To book contact the Robe VIC on 8768 2465.
For more information about NetWorks For You
free call 1800 155 559
www.networksforyou.sa.gov.au
FORTHCOMING EVENT!!!
St Nicolaus Day
6 Dec @ 7.00pm
“Storm and Tempest”
to be held in the
Historic Robe Cemetery
for the restoration of the
Highlanders Grave…
Get your Robe Car
Sticker!!! $2 each
Robe Council Office
Followed by
The 15Oth celebration of
“Moorakyne”
At Moorakyne House Sturt St Robe
Victorian Dress can be worn.
Economic Development Report
Lake Butler Marina Masterplan approved!
The Lake Butler Marina redevelopment project has
produced a Masterplan to improve channel and
lake access, provide more moorings, improve
harbour facilities, and an environs upgrade
enhancing its local and visitor appeal. The
preparation of the Masterplan and detailed
commercial precinct design was supported by
funding from the Commonwealth Government
under its Regional Assistance Programme,
administered by the Department of Transport and
Regional Services. The District Council of Robe
received funding of $88,000 from DoTaRS through
the South East Area Consultative Committee.
The MasterPlan includes a long-term vision for the
area and a Development Plan achievable in 3-5
years. The Development Plan includes 54, 20
metre commercial fishing berths, 16, 15 metre
recreational boating berths, 32, 10 metre
recreational boating berths and 36, 7 metre
recreational boating berths. There are also 3, 20
metre berths for large visiting yachts. The design
includes a new boat maintenance yard and
washdown area, new commercial unloading jetties
and a new fuel jetty. There is also provision for a
café / kiosk and marina user amenities as well as
walking trails around the lake and a foreshore path
to a Guichen Bay lookout near the old slipway.
Stage 1 is planned for commencement in May
2004 of the development will include rectification
of the breakwater, dredging of the lake,
construction of Marina Arm 1 with 48 commercial
berths and new commercial wharf facilities. There
is a process of development and EPA approvals,
prudential report preparation, legal contracts,
construction drawings and tenders to be
completed prior to commencement and hopefully a
Commercial Berth Prospectus will be issued in
February 2004. The construction of recreational
moorings should commence in 2005. To ensure
you receive a berth prospectus for commercial or
recreational berths, you should register your details
at the Council office. Those with current moorings
or on the mooring waiting lists will automatically
receive the appropriate prospectus material.
The MasterPlan is available for perusal at the
Council office or the Robe Public Library & Visitor
Information Centre. There will be a display in the
Robe Institute Hall from 27 October 2003.
Fiona Ritchie
Economic Development Officer
Robe by Design
Our shop is bubbling over with
racks of new summer stock….
Great Yarra Trail
garments arriving daily…
Affordable Bond’s wear!
Pot-a-patch children’s outfits in
pink for girls &
some bright red for boys…
Joan has shoes to suit all in the
latest styles & colours.
Helga’s country shirts in cottons,
linens & easy care travel fabric—
well cut & reasonably priced!!!
Do come & browse
through our friendly shop
Robe by Design
Victoria St Robe
Marina Map
Health & Lifestlye
Thanks…
Wendy, Catherine, Mark, John & Stacey would like
to sincerely thank Dr Senior, Dianne O’Neil and Nina
Kay for their special care and understanding during
Ron’s illness. To Kerrie Burgoyne & Trudi Regnier—
thankyou.
We would also like to thank Rob Kay, Staff and
Councillors at the DC of Robe for their wonderful
support during the last 9 months and for the care
after.
To Helen, Glen and staff at the Sea Vu Caravan
Park—thankyou for all for what you did for our
families…
Thankyou for the lovely cards, letters and flowers,
the love and support we have received from close
friends and acquaintances has been
overwhelming.
Ron will always be remembered for
being a gentle, giving, loving person
who never ask for thanks or reward and
we love him dearly.
Dr Justus improving our
lives with natural therapies...
The township of Robe is definitely
growing, but it is also growing in skills and talent.
Tamara Justus is just one of the many newcomers to
Robe who have embraced the town and its people
and brought with her a knowledge of natural
therapies.
Born in Adelaide, Tamara moved to Robe in 2001.
“I love it here—we are so lucky to live in such a
beautiful town with pristine beaches and fresh
seafood. There is such a diverse range of people in
Robe and I find them a pleasure to work with.”
Dr Tamara Justus, of Robe Natural Therapies, lives
in Robe with her partner Rob Von Bertouch who is a
local professional lobster fisherman.
Whilst completing her PHD, Tamara taught Biology at
FUSA and worked for the company “Microbial
Technologies” developing a biological product to
control lice and flyblow on sheep. This involved
jetting sheep and testing wool samples for its
effectiveness. She also owned a part-time natural
therapies business in Adelaide.
Tamara’s PHD involved looking at genes which are
involved in increasing mutation rate in cells.
Mutations in DNA can ultimately lead to cancer in
cells. Her research project involved developing a
cell-based reporting system which detects if a
substance is mutagenic and may cause cancer. The
FUSA are currently looking into applying a USA
Patent for this system to market it for diagnostic
testing in research labs.
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Immunization Clinic
Clinic Dates
Tuesday 18 November
2.30-4.00pm
Please bring Medicare card
& child’s health record (Blue Book)
For appointment ph: 8768 2012
Robe Medical Centre
Bowen Therapist
Naomi Hutchison
Gentle, Fast, Effective Treatment for Backpain, Neck,
Shoulder, Elbow, Knee, Hamstring and other
musculoskeletal problems.
No adjustment is used, only gentle moves on
muscles and connective tissue,
encouraging the body to heal itself.
For appointments please phone 8768 2720
Member of the Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia
Claimable with some major health funds on selected tables
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Her degree in Molecular Biology has opened many
doors for Tamara. During a conference presentation
of her work at Mt Buller VIC, Tamara was offered a
highly sough after research position at Harvard
Medical University in the USA in order to conduct
breast cancer research by analyzing the DNA of
cancer patients.
Her career could also enable her to assume positions
that involve scientific research and lecturing at
Universities.
But Tamara has preferred to take a more “hands-on”
approach through her business Robe Natural
Therapies which she has established following the
running of a part-time business in the city. Tamara
saw it as “the natural thing to do”. She believes there
is often a lack of services present in rural regions.
“I have found that there is a need for such a health
service. Working with people and their health is also
rewarding. I find this type of work gives a lot of job
satisfaction compared to lab-based employment.”
...working with people
and their health is rewarding...
According to Tamara, health is not just about eating
well and exercising regularly. “We also need to address the emotional, mental and spiritual sides of our
being. This termed a holistic approach to health –
looking at a person’s total health by addressing the
whole picture and not just one facet of their being.”
Tamara offers a range of health treatments and often
will find herself combining a number of techniques to
suit the individual client. Myotherapy and massage
are useful for treating various types of pain, from
neck & shoulder to back pain. These techniques
increase circulation and blood flow and are also
excellent for people of all ages, especially diabetics
where good circulation is important.
Essential oils are also part of Tamara’s approach to
health as they have many beneficial properties which
have been demonstrated via scientific research.
Blends of oils can be applied to reduce infection,
inflammation and pain. They are also useful for
treating emotional and mental problems as they act
on the olfactory system which is linked to the brain.
For example oils that uplift the emotions may help
promote a feeling of well being for mild depression.
Please contact Dr Tamara Justus
on 8768 1932 for further details
regarding health.
As I am retiring I would like to thank
everyone for all the help & support I have
had over the last 8 years.
John & I will continue to live in Robe so
will still be members of the community.
The new face at the Robe Pharmacy will
be Tamsin Kennerson. Many thanks again.
Liz Rankine
EYEBUS
Stephen Scott-Hoy
Optometrist
will be next visiting Robe:
30 October & 27 November 2003
12.00 to 2.00pm
Ph Post Office: 8768 2020
robe natural therapies
sports and remedial massage
therapeutic massage
myotherapy
craniosacral therapy
foot reflexology
aromatherapy
Dr Tamara Justus (PhD)
Specializing in the treatment of neck & shoulder, back pain & musculoskeletal dysfunction.
Claimable with private health insurance & workcover
Phone 8768 1932 or 0408 858 735
Upper South East
Podiatry
Kim Nankivell
will be visiting Robe on:
Monday 3 November
Monday 1 December
Ph: 8762 0601 for appointments
Robe set to reap the rewards
of vision, hard work and patience
Only six weeks to go
and we’re in great shape
to showcase the magic of Robe.
With a beach as a backdrop and a
promised burst of sunshine … two full days to indulge
in music, the arts, superb food and wine, and loads of
good old fashioned fun.
The program grows on a daily basis. Here’s where
we stand at time of press.
In concert:
Joe Camilleri and The Black Sorrows
Vika and Linda of ‘Love is Mighty Close’ fame
Canvas… rock, soul, blues, funk and reggae
The Royal Garden Jazz Band
The Royal Australian Navy Show Band
New at Robe Beauty!!!
Instant Airbrush Tanning
Tan the healthy way in just minutes
Safe without the sun…
NO Streaks NO Oily Greasy Feeling
NO Staining or Smells
Silky, soft golden tan…
Phone Robe Beauty 8768 2644
And for kids of all ages….
The Investigator Science Centre
(shows with 35 interactive exhibits)
Kentish Potatoes Feast of the Land and Sea
Dawson Estate Acquisitive Art Prize
OG Roberts Vintage Car Display
Weston Raine & Horne Film Festival
Cape Jaffa Golf Classic
Penfolds Wine Challenge
Mount Benson Association & Robe Grape Growers
Wine Tent
Face painting, children’s food and drinks, raffles,
lucky dips and great kids stuff to buy.
Angus and Robertson Book Shop.
Bouncy Castle & Go Carts
The fantastic Lucas Earthmovers Sandcastle
Competition on Sunday.
Great cash and tractor model prizes.
Professor Wallace’s Puppet Theatre.
Rock Climbing Wall
Robe Kindergarten & Child Care on Wheels Service
Children’s Art Competitions Display in the Institute
Baby change & feeding corner.
For entry to the kids arena on Saturday
you’ll pay just $5 for children and $10
for youngsters over 18. All the free
entertainment you can cram into 12 hours.
On Sunday entry is free with small fees for
participation in some activities.
Country Arts SA
Merilyn Cox
Visiting Robe
Weston Raine & Horne Office
11 & 25 November
9.30am—12.30pm
Phone: 8735 8288 or 0427 011 743
AWARD WINNING
FINE ART AND CRAFT GALLERY
Spring/ summer exhibitions
October 18-Nov 26 “Two miles to go”
A superb exhibition of paintings and sculptures by
Robert and Anne Miles. Not to be missed...
November 28-December 19 Dawson Estate 2003
Robe Village Fair Acquisitive Art Exhibition
with featured artists Sculptor Guy Detot
and glass artist Barbara Collingwood.
December 20-Feb 15 Chooks Galore
fabulous foul paintings and sculptures by popular
artists Terry Johnson and Kristina Browning.
Wonderful Christmas gifts for your home
including glass, ceramics, pottery,
paintings, prints and more...
Home is where the art is
Newly Finalised Coup …
Discover Robe
The Weston Raine & Horne Film
Festival, brought to you by
South Coast Cinemas is proud to
announce great films, great deals during November.
From Friday 7 November till Wednesday 12 the film
festival will play host to six great movies. A festival
pass is $24 for 3 movies of your choice.
The low down…
A Adventure in Flight …. Travelling Birds
This Oscar nominated documentary follows bird
migration through 40 countries and seven continents,
going to extraordinary lengths to capture the glory of
the mysterious universe where human do not tread.
Director Jacques Perrin utilises five crews of over
450 people (including 17 pilots, and 14 cinematographers operating planes, helicopters, gliders and
balloons) to capture migratory routes of various bird
species. Full of drama, humour, the stories of these
winged creatures and their trek across every kind of
terrain is awe-inspiring and visually enthralling. One
for the whole family.
I Capture the Castle
Aspiring writer Cassandra Mortmain lives in her diary.
There she documents the life of her eccentric family
who live in a dilapidated castle in 1930’s. Love,
romance, deception, and betrayal. Key ingredients for
a great film.
A Mighty Wind
Folk icon Irving Steinbloom has passed away, leaving
a legacy that has touched generations. His inspired
son arranges a televised tribute concert and sets
about scouring the country to reunite his dad’s
favourite acts. With divorced members of the band,
one in a psychiatric hospital and the others unable to
agree on anything the road to the event is fraught
with disaster and fun.
Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress.
1971 China, in the lingering grip of the cultural
revolution, two university students are sent to a
mountain mining village as part of their re-education
duty to purge them of their classical Weston orient
education. The two boys find that music and
beautiful local women are the only pleasant things in
their miserable lives. A tale of love and discovery.
Nowhere in Africa
A Jewish family in Germany emigrate shortly before
the German Second World War. They move about
Kenya running a farm, but not all members of the
family come to terms with their new life. Things are
changing in Germany very quickly, and turning back
seems impossible. How they cope with a new life in
a new continent.
The Dancer Upstairs
In an unnamed South American country, a revolution
is afoot. Local police are desperate to track down a
revolutionary leader. Military pressure and corruption
on all sides make the detectives job especially
difficult. All for the nation’s newly established
democracy. Not to be missed.
Discover Robe
In November
A Taste of Robe
2
Food & Wine from Robe
& the surrounding area in the Robe Institute,
Foreshore area, Robe 11am – 4pm
7-12
Robe Film Festival
Proudly sponsored by Weston, Raine & Horne
Southcoast Cinema Victoria Street, Robe
24 – 27 Village Fair Art Week
24 & 25 Glass Slumping & Decoration
Workshop
Instructor: Barbara Collingwood
26
Abstract Landscape Art
Instructor: Darren McCrae
27
Tricks of the Trade:
Instructor: Margo Miles
28
Dawson Estate Acquisitive Art Prize
Official Opening, 6.30pm
Wilson’s at Robe, Victoria St Robe
Robe Village Fair Cocktail Party
28
Entry only available to Gold, Silver,
or Bronze Sponsors of the Robe
Village Fair
29 & 30
Robe Village Fair
2 full days of Food, Wine & Family
Fun on the Foreshore
29
The Black Sorrows
& Vika & Linda Bull
On the Foreshore, Robe Village
Fair area. $10.00 entry at the gate
29 – 19 Dawson Estate Acquisitive Art Prize
Dec
Exhibition
Wilson’s at Robe, Victoria St Robe
For more information contact
Robe Visitor Information Centre
8768 2465
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Dawson Estate 2003 Acquisitive
Art Exhibition
This year the Village Fair Art Exhibition is looking
to be bigger and better than ever with expressions
of interest from throughout Australia.
Tony and Marian Dawson have again got behind
the Robe Community and are the major sponsors
of this popular and prestigious award.
The exhibition, to be held at Wilson’s at Robe will
be officially opened on Friday, November 28th at
6:30pm providing locals keen to secure a
purchase the opportunity to beat the crowds
arriving for the Fair Saturday morning.
The exhibition will continue to be
on display at Wilson’s until 19
December.
Wilson’s is open daily 10am to 5pm.
Discover Robe
Village Fair Art Workshops
24-27 November 2003
Tricks of the Trade:
Instructor: Margo Miles
Learn the secret techniques of award winning
watercolor artist Margo Miles. Margo Miles well
known for her maritime paintings has twice been
the winner of the Robe Acquisitive Art
competition. This workshop features learning
and using unique painting techniques Margo has
developed over a lifetime career as an artist.
Cost $25.00 plus materials
(or bring your own as per list.)
Venue: Robe Yacht Club.
Date: November 27 (10am to 4pm)
Glass Slumping &Decoration Workshop
Instructor: Barbara Collingwood
Create a beautiful glass plate using on-glaze art,
glass slumping and airbrush techniques.
Barbara Collingwood is a well known glass artist
producing a beautiful range of glass works for
Australian galleries and gift shops as well as a
series of art text books. Over the past few years
she has established Collingwood Design through
which Barbara travels running workshops and
Mt Benson Angling Club Inc
SE Interclub Championship
From TiTree Crossing to Southend Jetty
Senior & Junior: Heaviest Bag
(refer Club Rule #16)
From Saturday 8 Nov @ 6am
to Sunday 9 Nov @ 11am
Weigh in Sunday Cape Jaffa 11.00-12.30pm
Enquiries: Rob Pitt 0407 473 932
Robe Art Gallery
Open daily from 10am to 5pm in the
Lapwing Gallery on the southern side of
the Robe Institute.
Paintings by local artists for sale.
All welcome to browse or
buy…
Free Admission!!!
If gallery not open contact
Southern Ocean Boardriders Club
Learn to surf every Sunday morning at
9.00am @ First Ramp Long Beach
Next Competition:
Sunday 9 November
Meet at First Ramp at 8.00am
AGM to be held
on Wed 26 November 2003 at 7.30pm
Council
Green Waste Mulch
is still available…
$10 for 6x4 trailer
Please pay at Council Office
before loading up...
demonstrations and undertaking local and
interstate commissions. Recent commissions
include the residential urban art project on the
old site of the East end Adelaide Markets.
Cost: $75.00 plus materials supplies $25.00
Total $100
Venue: Robe Yacht Club
Date: November 24 and 25
(2 day workshop 10am to 4pm each day)
Abstract Landscape Art
Instructor: Darren McCrae
Learn the techniques of creating your own
abstract landscape with popular artist Darren
McCrae. Darren began his art career in Broken
Hill and was well known for his works depicting
the outback as well as his highly detailed
sporting figures. However, recently following his
degree in Visual Arts and Design Darren has
moved into the Abstract painting of landscapes
using exciting splatter and texture building
techniques. A very fun and hands on workshop.
Cost: $25.00 plus materials (or bring your own)
Venue: Robe Yacht Club
Date: November 26th. 10am -4pm.
YEAR OF THE OFFICIAL
What is your Association or Club doing to
recognize the dedication and valuable
contribution that officials make to your sport
and the community? The Office for Recreation
and Sport is offering FREE thank you cards to
organizations that wish to recognize the
support and role that officials play in making
sport and recreation happen. To find out more
or place an order for the cards contact Tom
O’Conner, Sport & Recreation Officer on 8723
1057 or email tom@lcrdb.com.
IS YOUR CLUB OR ASSOCIATION A MEMBER
OF THE CLUB DEVELOPMENT NETWORK?
IT IS FREE!!!
The aim of the Network is to assist clubs across
Australia to identify ways in which they can
develop their clubs so they can provide the best
possible service to their members. The
principle upon which the network has been
established is one of promoting continuous
improvement.
Once you have joined you can access the
Resource Library that has a wealth of club
friendly resources to help you address
administration and management issues within
your club. Resources range from a template for
a strategic plan through to a fact sheet on how
to run a safe sausage sizzle. (cont. over page)
ELITE HOUSE & GARDEN CO
Award Winning Gardeners
We specialize in:
•
Landscaping
•
Creative outside living design
•
Garden maintenance & mowing
•
Irrigation systems supplied & installed
•
Fencing
•
Paving
•
Retainer walls/garden beds
•
Pruning & weeding
•
Professional garden advice
•
Fully insured & accredited
•
Hiring of Mini Digger/Loader
Turning gardens into showpieces…
ELITE HOUSE & GARDEN
Bld Lic No 173764
Peter & Rose Maczkowiack
PO Box 355, ROBE SA 5276
Phone: 0407 605 460 or 8768 1841
Come & have a flutter!!!
@ the Melbourne Cup Calcutta!!!
3 November @
The Robe Hotel
7pm start
Proceeds to the
CCOWS (Child
Care on Wheels Service) and
the purchase of Robe Primary
School basketball tops…
Break open the piggy bank
It is all there waiting for you to log on and
print if off. Visit www.activeaustralia.org/
clubdev/ to find out more...
Robe Gardening Group
Thankyou to Bev & Ian Cobiac for one of our
most enjoyable garden days. Everyone went
home loaded with plants and beautiful
chocolate cake!!!
Next visit:
18 Nov at Millicent Civic Centre
at 10am for Open Garden Day.
Bring a chair, plant, lunch & name tag.
Everyone welcome. Phone 8768 2002.
Robe Lions Club
Appreciation Award
Every year the Robe Lions Club
presents a member of the Robe
community with an Appreciation Award as
recognition of voluntary service to the community.
This year’s recipient was Jan Hardy. Jan was
honoured for her 18 years of Co-ordinating Meals
on Wheels in Robe, as well her involvement in
CWA, National Trust, Crippled Children’s Society,
the Robe Bowling Club and the Robe Lions Club.
Important notices to
Recreational Boat
Ramp Users
Lake Butler Boat Ramp
In 2002 Council finished construction of a four
lane boat launching ramp at Lake Butler. The
facility includes two floating pontoons, four
lanes, wash down area, toilets & car and trailer
park.
Fees apply from 1 July 2003 of $3 per launch or
$33 per Annual Permit.
Permits may be purchased from:
Council Office Royal Circus Robe:
Monday to Friday
9am to 5pm
Robe Visitor Information Centre:
Monday to Friday
9am to 5pm
Saturday & Sunday 10am to 4pm
All fees collected will be used to
maintain and improve this facility.
Please display permit on left hand side of
dashboard of vehicle.
Encouragement Awards
Applications are invited from students who intend
to commence Tertiary studies in 2004. You must
be a permanent resident of the District Council of
Robe, have successfully completed year 12 and be
enrolled at a Tertiary institution to be eligible to
receive this award ($500 per student).
For further information please contact Grant
Leach phone 8768 2875.
Christmas Trees
We invite you to see
our new exhibition…
Two miles to go
We are taking orders for Christmas trees to be
delivered to your door in December. Please
contact Fred Wasson phone 8768 2659.
Christmas Appeal
In conjunction with the Robe Library we will be
collecting donations of Christmas gifts to be
forwarded to Anglicare for distribution to needy
families in the community. Gifts can be left at the
Robe Library. Please indicate the type of gift eg;
2 year old girl, teenage boy, etc.
Please contact Joann Rose for further info.
Phone Robe Library 8768 2465.
CAR WASH – THANK YOU TO
EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED US,
ESPECIALLY THE
VOLUNTEERS FROM ROBE YAC
AND LION LADY SHARON PETROVIC.
A clever and moving exhibition
of Sculptures and Oil Paintings
by Anne and Robert Miles
20 October—26 November
Wilson’s at Robe
Open Daily 10am-5pm
TUESDAY 4 NOV
Melbourne Cup Ladies Day
@ The Gallerie
November 03
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Robe Community
Bus goes to Mount
Book Discussion
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Robe RSL
Womens AGM
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CAFHS
30 Last day
for Aust Day
Award
nominations...
Newsletter Deadline:
Strictly Friday 21 November by 5.00pm
Meals on Wheels