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Pelican Post
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Augusta - Alexandra Bridge - East Augusta - Deepdene - Flinders Bay
Hamelin Bay - Karridale - Kudardup - Nillup - Scott River - Warner Glen
Published & Printed by the Augusta Community Resource Centre
Vol: 14
Issue No. 11
April 2015
Distributed Free to the Community
THYLACINE TRIBUTE
FOR JEWEL CAVE
Jewel Cave in the Augusta area is
now the proud home of a spectacular
sculpture of a Thylacine, which guards
the front entrance of the Jewel Cave
Preservation Centre.
Five skeletons of the Thylacine commonly known as a 'Tasmanian
Tiger' - were found in Jewel Cave, and
the sculpture serves as a tribute to the
now-extinct species.
The sculpture was created by talented
artist and Augusta Margaret River
Tourism
Association
(AMRTA)
cave guide Alan Meyburgh, who is
developing a series of sculptures for
the Association.
The sculptures will form what will be
known as a 'Megafauna Trail', whereby
visitors can collect a map and visit each
of the sculptures at the different caves.
Mr Meyburgh advised that the sculpture
took him six weeks to create, and was
made from plaster based material with
an acrylic paint finish.
"I worked off images of animal skins,
so I was able to recreate this sculpture
in almost exactly the same colours as
would have been true to form," he said.
"The last Thylacine skeleton in Jewel
Cave dates back 3,000 years - which
is roughly around the same time as
the extinction of the thylacine on the
mainland.
"The theory about the extinction is that
they were out-competed by the dingo,
which was introduced by sailors to the
mainland about 4,000 years ago," said
Mr Meyburgh.
April 2015
Alan Meyburgh with the Thylacine
When asked if visitors liked the
sculpture, Mr Meyburgh affirmed that
'they love it'.
"People really didn’t know Thylacines
existed on the mainland until they
come to Jewel Cave," he said.
"Visitors are taking photos, 'selfies'
with the Thylacine, asking questions
– the sculpture is really helping to
educate people," said Mr Meyburgh.
The Thylacine is the second last of the
series for the Megafauna Trail. The
last sculpture to be completed is a
Marsupial Lion which will be located
at Mammoth Cave.
Colour edition of The Pelican Post available online at www.augusta.crc.net.au
February Post 1
2015 ACT-BELONG-COMMIT
AUGUSTA RIVER FESTIVAL
Bigger and better was promised. Bigger and better it was.
Thank you to the five and a half thousand who attended and
participated in the fun filled Kid’s day at Centennial Hall
and the Sunday family day, for without you there would not
be a festival. A huge thank you to the small committee, who
for twelve months, plan, make decisions, apply for grants
and licences, book workshops and fun activities, organise
stalls, find a variety of food outlets, contact our supportive
sponsors and encourage new ones, create websites, posters
and programmes; the list goes on. More assistance is
requested, for without the support of committee members’
partners and the reliability of Steve Williams and family,
the festival would not have been so successful.
Special thanks to Lee Cummings (Down South
Entertainment), the MC and organiser of the variety of
entirely local entertainment with the exception of the final
band which had the road rocking in front of the stage.
Unable to programme the weather, the wind was a problem,
threatening the fireworks, but luckily at 8pm, there was a
slight lull and the sky lit up. An amazing display, which
was fired quickly, due to the threat of increased wind speed.
The drink can regatta sponsored by Augusta’s Georgiana
Molloy Motel, was blown a bit off course, but as usual,
created much barracking and laughter with the winners
happy with generous prizes.
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Augusta LIA.
Since the event, congratulatory emails, phone calls and
positive verbal comments have been received by the
committee who appreciate the support from local and SW
businesses, the local Fire Brigades, Sea, Search and Rescue,
St John Ambulance, Men’s Shed, Lions and everyone
who gave some of their time, creating an awesome River
Festival, on the bank of the Blackwood, where even the
dolphins were having fun.
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Preparing to launch at the Drink Can Regatta
April 2015
STUDY GIVES BLACKWOOD RIVER
TICK OF HEALTH
A study published by the State
Government’s river scientists has given
five tributaries of the south-west’s lower
Blackwood River a positive health card.
Water Minister Mia Davies said the
lower Blackwood River was a popular
inland waterway and the ‘River Health
Assessment in the lower catchment of the
Blackwood River’ study had recognised
it as a highly valuable aquatic ecosystem.
“This study showcases the highlevel river science carried out by the
Department of Water and its strong
collaborative relationship with the South
West Catchments Council (SWCC) in
the management of the region’s aquatic
resources,” Ms Davies said.
“The Chapman and Upper Chapman
Brooks, and the McLeod, Rushy and
Fisher Creeks support a richness of native
fish and crayfish species, including many
only found in the south-west. These
waterways also provide an important
refuge for native species during hot, dry
weather.”
The study found good news for one
threatened species, the mud minnow
(Galaxiella munda) and one priority
species, the pouched lamprey (Geotria
australias).
“Evidence of recent spawning of the
mud minnow is good news given it is a
threatened species and information in this
report will help us protect this important
spawning habitat,” the Minister said.
The report and associated data will be
used by agencies such as the departments
of Water, Parks and Wildlife, and
Fisheries; and the SWCC - to support
the management of water resources and
other natural resources.
The study was jointly funded by the
Department of Water, SWCC and the
Australian Government and was based
on river health assessments conducted
in 2012-13. It looked at the condition
of five tributaries - McLeod, Rushy and
Fisher Creeks, and Chapman and Upper
Chapman Brooks
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April 2015
February Post 3
LIONS ADOPT STRATEGY
TO DETER RUBBISH DUMPERS
The Leeuwin Lions Club will use stateof-the-art camera technology in a bid
to prevent people dumping rubbish
or stealing items at the Lions Shed in
Augusta.
The club will use a special $200
camera donated by Margaret River
based companies, Landmark Southern
Ag Services and Silvan Australia.
Club president Ray Chuck said thanks
should go to the two executives
involved - Landmark’s
Chris Carlsen and Silvan’s
Aidan Sheridan who jointly
arranged and presented the
camera to the club.
“We plan to instal this new camera in
a position where it will automatically
photograph every person who visits the
Lions Shed during the day or at night.
“We will be able to download
photographs straight onto a computer
for checking details immediately.
“This new hi-tech camera should
make a tremendous difference to how
we cope with this massive ongoing
problem which is costing the local
community hundreds of dollars a year.”
“We extend special thanks
to both of them for their
efforts to help us beat a
problem which continues to
occur despite all our efforts
to prevent stealing and
the dumping of unwanted
rubbish on virtually a daily
Good Samaritans: (l-r) Aidan Sheridan and Chris
basis,” he said.
Carlsen present the new camera to Ray Chuck
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CALLING ALL HATTERS - FANCY
A WANDER TO POINTS FURTHER
UP THE CAPE?
Join your Hatter sisters on FRIDAY
17th APRIL at 12.30pm for lunch at
SUNSETS CAFE, 4 Bayview Drive at
GRACETOWN. The cafe has beautiful
views over the bay and the menu is
delicious with a great selection of
food sure to appeal to all. BYO tipple
of your fancy but be sure to appoint a
skipper for your meander back to our
beautiful Augusta.
After lunch, a wander over to
'Cowtown' for some retail therapy
might be the perfect way to finish off
another enjoyable Hatter escapade!
RSVP to the names on page 13
by Tuesday 14th April to allow
confirmation of table booking.
Hatty News continued page 13
April 2015
RIDING HIGH FOR THE FLYING DOCTOR
The Garden Club enjoyed a really
pleasurable afternoon wandering
round the “Everyday Potted Plants”
nursery in Sebbes Road. We managed
to dodge the showers and enjoyed a
convivial afternoon tea before driving
back to Augusta. A calendar of events
planned for the year was distributed.
This month’s meeting will be Monday
20th April, at the Ambulance Hall in
Donovan Street at 1.30pm when,
after a short meeting, we shall have a
presentation from Neutrog Fertilisers.
Neutrog is widely recognised as a
supplier of premium quality organic
fertilisers.
All attendees will
receive free samples of their latest
products. The club has purchased
some Everlasting Flower seeds and
these will be available for sale at the
meeting. We look forward to seeing
you there – visitors are very welcome.
Afternoon tea roster is Margaret
Martin.
Finally, a tip from Lorraine – as you
make those jars of jams and chutneys
why not put one aside ready for the
Spring Show? In a safe place, of
course, so no one will eat them first!
WANTED: bike riders with a spirit of
adventure, a 110cc ‘postie’ motor bike
to take part in an awesome 10 day ride
to Kalgoorlie in May. These are the
basic requirements of Leeuwin Lions
Club fundraising effort to assist the
Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Driving this project are Les Bumbak
and Steve Haywood, postie bike
enthusiasts from Augusta.
In 2012 a similar event
through
the
Great
Southern region raised
$32,500 for the RFDS.
They have allowed for a dozen riders
plus support crew, so there are still
vacancies for postie bike riders and
support crew to join the contingent, to
help the RFDS and to have some fun.
Postie bike owners and support crew
interested in joining the ride should
contact Les Bumbak on 0448 891 034
or email lesbumbak@gmail.com
These tiny robust Hondas
proved their worth in 2012
event covering 1,800kms
in 7 days. This year the
riders will be leaving
Augusta on May 1st and
will cover over 2,300kms
in 10 days, overnighting
in Donnybrook, Narrogin,
Hyden,
Kalgoorlie,
Esperance, Jerramungup,
Albany
and
Windy
Harbour.
Along the way they will
visit and network with
members of 16 Lions
Clubs along the route.
(above) Ready to ride: Les Bumbak, Kevin Nash, Billy Barbour, Mike John,
Steve Haywood are ready to fire up their Hondas for a
2,300km ride to Kalgoorlie and are looking for others to join them.
Happy Gardening!
Wendy Shearwood (Secretary)
Augusta Town
Markets
Dates for 2015
Sunday 5th April
Easter Sunday
Sunday 10th May
www.augustacci.org.au
April 2015
February Post 5
Community Notices
Community Notices
For general freight and
small parcel handling
Perth - Augusta
Augusta - Perth
DRUMMING
GROUP
6pm on the 4th
Tuesday of each month
in the Blue Room at the
Augusta CRC $5 p/p
Contact Chantelle
at the CRC on 9758 0002
Next one: Tuesday 28th April.
Phone Bandit
Pick-up & Delivery
0422 897 027
COURIER SERVICE
Agent for:
AUGUSTA PAR 3 GOLF
CLUB
Do you enjoy a game of golf or
stuffing up a pleasant walk?
Join the Par Three Golf Club on
Allnutt Terrace, located next to the
Shire Office/Recreation Centre
Adult: $50 per annum
Junior: $25 per annum
(under 18 years)
Membership covers all your green
fees for the year.
Join now and go in the draw for the
change to win a share of $600 worth
of sports gear from the X-treme
Sports Augusta.
1st Prize $350
2nd Prize $150
3rd Prize $100
Your membership number is your
raffle ticket which is payable at
the Shire office, Allnutt Terrace,
Augusta, during working hours.
Drawn on Easter Sunday 5th April
2015 at X-treme Sports Augusta
at 12 noon.
Golf clubs are
available for hire at
X-treme Sports.
Creative Recycling
Now meeting
Wednesdays at 2PM
6 Parry Crt. Augusta.
There is inspiration for several
creative ideas and we have a
community project to make fabric
shopping bags underway. We plan
to have these available soon outside
IGA to encourage others to KICK the
plastic bag habit.
Interested – come and join us or
Contact Patti 97580881
FLU VACCINES
This year there has been a delay with
the manufacture of the Flu Vaccines.
Flu Vaccines will be available after
1st May.
Please ring and book your appointment
with your Doctor after 1st May and
bring in your Medicare
card and concession
cards so that we can
update your records
as well as mobile
phone numbers.
Augusta Clinic
9758 1226
The new deadline for
submissions to
The Pelican Post is the
20th of each month.
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For Sale
Do you love to sing or is your only
outlet singing in the shower?
If so why not join
the Augusta
Singers every
Thursday evening
at 7:20pm. at the
C.W.A. Hall in
Allnutt terrace
Augusta
Land High Pressure Washer new, still
in box $120.
Drag straight pull or swivel 2.8m
$120.
13X Scarifier 2.8m $220 (Ferguson).
Rotary slasher brand new Dec.
(Silvan) 4 hours work, paid $1995.
Make a reasonable offer.
Suzuki Sierra 4X4 runs perfectly,
includes loud speaker system.
“Olden Day” memorabilia collection
looking for a new home.
All items, ring Stan or Olga
9758 5571
GRANDFATHER CLOCK
Scottish Circa 1790
Brass dial Fully restored
$5500
Ph: 9757 7097
April 2015
What Do You Know About
RUM?
Recycling has become an important part of our more modern society. Of course, recycling some things can be
quite troublesome. And some things should never be recycled; nor should they end up on the rubbish dump.
Top of the list of these non-recyclable products are medicines.
Keeping old medicines can be a health risk, and disposing of unwanted medicines inappropriately can also
pose a risk to the environment.
We Australians are certainly a nation of hoarders. That may be great for some things – items of furniture
perhaps, that might gain in antique status – bottles of wine that mature with age – and there are those unique
collectible items such as stamps and coins that appreciate in value as time goes by.
There’s no financial benefit, however, in collecting medicines. In fact, there are some significant problems
associated with having old or unwanted medicines lying around the house.
It seems obvious that if your medicine cabinet is “choc-o-block” with medicines there’s a chance of confusion
and misadventure – even more so if those medicines are not stored correctly. They must be out of sight, out of
mind and out of reach of kids and grandkids.
And while children may be at special risk by swallowing a little (or a lot) of this and that – just out of curiosity –
it’s also easy enough for us adults to get confused with a cupboard full of alternatives.
So what do we do to ensure our homes are safe from medication misadventure? Well, what we don’t do is
flush our unwanted medicines down the toilet or the kitchen sink; nor do we dispose of them in the household
garbage.
We shouldn’t assume that sewage treatment plants can effectively treat all substances contained in medicines
and we don’t want fish and other aquatic life suffering the side effects of medicines we no longer want.
The only safe method of disposal is to return your unwanted medicines to your local pharmacy. Medicine
collection bins funded by the Commonwealth Government have been placed in every pharmacy in Australia.
Once full, they are removed and the contents safely destroyed. It’s all part of the RUM (Return Unwanted
Medicines) campaign.
Each month the RUM program helps to prevent about 30 tonnes of medicines from potentially harming our
environment or possibly harming us as well.
So, maybe now’s the time to give your medicine chest a bit of a spring clean. For more information about
RUM or simply to get some advice on how to sort your medicines and manage them better, call into the
AUGUSTA PHARMACY
April 2015
February Post 7
LIONS CLUB TO ASSIST MEN’S SHED
The Mens Shed is now
well established and
has
been
operating
successfully for more
than two years.
The Lions Club of
Leeuwin has agreed to
help fund and manage the
building of the extension
to the workshop area.
Adding to their cash
contribution they were
able to successfully
obtain a dollar for dollar
grant from the Australian
Lions Foundation. With
the support of several
well
known
local
families and the local community we
have raised the remainder of the funds
necessary.
Local
registered
builder
Paul
Carlon and Lion Roger Wilson have
volunteered to provide the expert
advice and assistance to the Men’s
Shed during the building process.
This extension will enable us to
reorganise the workshop area and
make it more efficient and safer. It will
also enable us to maximise the current
interest in metalwork, welding and
blacksmith forge work.
Improved health and safety outcomes
in the workshop will lead to the
These skills are being
passed on to those of
us that have skills in
other areas but enjoying
the new challenge. We
have made a total of 16
garden boxes. We had
to design and build the
boxes from a drawing of
a treasure chest, fabricate
the corner decorative
metal pieces, forge the
iron rings and adapt the
design to be secure and
stable on flat or sloping
ground.
increased capacity to engage with our
members and local job seekers by
expanding our activities to provide
learning opportunities and worthwhile
community involvement by the men in
town.
By now everyone is noticing the
treasure chest garden boxes adorning
our main street. We are receiving
loads of compliments as the flowers
and herbs are flourishing and creating
quite an impact in town for locals and
visitors alike.
You might be interested to know that
they have been made in the Men’s
Shed by local men that have developed
amazing skills over there working life.
The Men’s Shed in
conjunction with the
Karridale Augusta RSL Sub-branch
and the Augusta Margaret River Shire
are carrying out a major restoration of
the RSL Memorial Park in preparation
for the ANZAC Centenary celebrations
on ANZAC day this year.
The restoration includes replacing the
three existing flagpoles, building a
limestone border around a memorial
and filling with decorative rock.
Putting a border and chain around
the power and water point, general
painting, cleaning of seats and general
restoration of the whole area. A very
worthwhile community project with
which the Men’s Shed is proud to be
associated.
Hon Colin Holt MLC
Member for South West Region
Mobile Electorate Office
Thursday 16th April, 2015 at 1pm – 2pm
Augusta Community Resource Centre
If you would like to speak with me while I’m
in town please contact my office to make an
appointment.
Freecall: 1800 758 458 Ph: 08 9724 1181
colin.holt@mp.wa.gov.au | www.colinholt.com.au
Delivering Royalties for Regions
MARCH
DUPLICATE BRIDGE
RESULTS
March 9th
Lies van Beem and Virginia Gilmour
March 16th
Beth Johnson and Graham Shearwood
March 23rd
Lyn Leonard Merione Wilson
Peter Toy
Authorised by C Holt, Unit 2/8 Cassowary Bend, Eaton WA 6232
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April 2015
April 2015
February Post 9
My Breast
Friend & Co
When I is replaced
with WE, even illness
becomes wellness 
Sushan R Sharma.
My Breast Friend & Co Coffee Club
was exciting in the month of March!
We have had fantastic ongoing support
from Bernice at Augusta Xtreme
Outdoor Sports since our Breast Cancer
Fundraiser in October, and this month
Bernice donated a set of stoneware
dishes which we used for a lucky door
prize at our Coffee Club. Pictured is
the winner – Eleanor – who assures me
they have already been put to good use!
We had two members of the Augusta
CWA group come along on the 22nd to
see what it was we got up to in their
rooms and as usual, we ate and drank
and exchanged MANY conversations!
New members were also welcomed this
month and others are encouraged and
always made welcome. Our thoughts
are with our members who are currently
in Bunbury undergoing treatment, to
those who have operations coming up,
and to those who just need our well
wishes and support.
Happy and safe Easter to you all – don’t
over-indulge on the sugar but if you
have any left overs bring them on to
our next Coffee Club on Sunday 12th
April and Sunday 26th April! Same
time, same place, Augusta CWA 2pm
For more information contact Tania on
0400 085 590
Hon Terry
THE BOAT THAT ROCKED
The next screening by ACC, on Tuesday
21st April, will be a special fundraising
event for Augusta Community Radio –
2oceansFM.
Eleanor with her lucky door prize
HACC MOVIE 21ST APRIL
Wellness takes a whole of person
approach. As such, independence is
not limited to physical functioning but
extends to social and psychological
wellbeing and whatever gives a person’s
life meaning and purpose.
Augusta Home and Community Care
invites you to the HACC movie Last
Vegas where three 60-something friends
take a break from their day-to-day lives
to throw a bachelor party in Las Vegas for
their last remaining single pal, starring
Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas,
Morgan Freeman and Kevin Kline.
Join the Community Based Day Centre
clients, residents from Leeuwin Lodge
and Emily Taylor House for a movie and
morning tea. Doors open at 9.30am for
a 10.00 am start. A gold coin donation
is requested from non-HACC clients.
Elsie Howie a CBDC volunteer will
play the CRC’s grand piano prior to the
movie. Hope you’ll join us!
The film “The Boat That Rocked”
(released in 2009) is a comedy from the
creator of Four Weddings and a Funeral,
Notting Hill and Love Actually.
In 1966 – pop music’s finest era –and
a bunch of ramshackle DJ’s play rock
and pop 24 hours a day, broadcasting
from Radio Rock, an infamous pirate
radio ship in the North Sea.
Arriving on board is 18 year old Carl,
who’s instantly plunged into a series of
hilarious and life-changing adventures
and misadventures. His mother thought
the boat would straighten him out – a
spectacular mistake!
“The Boat That Rocked” is a brilliant
comedy featuring some of the best pop
music ever recorded and an all-star
cast led by Phillip Seymour Hoffman,
Bill Nighy, Nick Frost, Rhys Ifans and
Kenneth Branagh.
Doors open at 7.00 pm for a screening
time of 7.30 pm. Rated M - Running
time of 130 minutes. Entry by donation
to 2oceansFM community radio.
Refreshments provided.
Redman MLA
Member for Warren-Blackwood
Your local representative in the Parliament of
Western Australia. Please contact me if I can
assist you, your family or community group.
PO Box 327 Denmark WA 6333
Ph: 08 9848 3171 Fax: 08 9848 1595
Freecall: 1800 644 811
E: terry.redman@mp.wa.gov.au
www.terryredman.com.au
Authorised by T Redman, 5/78 Strickland St
Denmark WA 6333
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April 2015
A YEAR IN
THE LIFE OF AUGUSTA
How many things do you love about Augusta? Do you ever say
about Augusta, 'I remember when...' or 'Do you remember...'?
What inspires you to live here or visit? Were you a visitor
to Augusta before deciding to settle here permanently? How
many generations of your family have lived in Augusta?
Our individual responses to these questions can vary, but
reflecting on them can build appreciation and gratitude, and
enhance our community spirit.
Augusta today is a town with a calm and easygoing lifestyle,
but is also vibrant and energetic. Why? Our close-knit
community makes things happen. Over the years, many
projects that depended on our participation have succeeded.
For example, building the Hospital, Community Centre,
Centennial Hall, Leeuwin Frail Aged Lodge, to mention a
few.
Have old photographs made you laugh, or have you recalled
an event that has taken you down 'memory lane'? The
community project 'A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF AUGUSTA'
has been developed to 'build a picture' of our Augusta, as
it is today. As our world changes, Augusta will also change
but our individual contributions to this project can become
a valued historical record of information and inspiration for
future generations.
TOURISTS and VISITORS are encouraged to contribute to
this project. Have you already seen posters in the cafes asking
tourists and visitors to record their visit to Augusta? It's no
secret that people all over the world visit our town to view the
amazing sights, learn something of our history and enjoy our
hospitality. Tourists and visitors are an ever-changing part of
our community.
RESIDENTS are the foundation of our community, and our
enthusiastic participation is vital to the success of this project.
BUSINESSES, ORGANISATIONS, and CLUBS form the
infrastructure that serves our needs and keeps our community
thriving. We look forward to your participation too.
CAN YOU HELP? The greater our support, the better the
project result will be. We are looking for an enthusiastic
photographer, or two, to volunteer some time and expertise
to produce good quality images over the project period. One
day a week or fortnight, at your convenience, should suffice.
Another helper or two would also be appreciated. Funding for
materials and equipment is being sought, but manual labour
will be voluntary. Please phone 9758 1216 if you can assist.
Many thanks to Mary Whittall for her valued contribution
thus far.
At the conclusion of the project period, information will be
collated in specially bound volumes made by Molly Coy
of Cowaramup. Thereafter, copies for public access will be
available at the Augusta Museum and Battye Library. The
three visitor's books will be made into one quality artwork,
interspersed with local scenes and events.
Will we see you in one of our amazing books in 2016?
Helen Carroll
The submission form is available at the Augusta Historical
Museum, open 1-4pm daily.
April 2015
DEATH AND LIFE
No. It’s not put back to front, just written God’s
way. We have just celebrated Easter when we see
God’s priorities of death and life highlighted in the
four days of the Easter story. Death is to the fore on
Good Friday. Jesus, accepts unjust condemnation. Christ the
Saviour God, perfect, without sin yet crucified on Calvary’s
hill, enters death.
St Matthew wrote in his account of Christ’s death that ‘there
was darkness over all the land. (Matt.27:45)’ This, too, belongs
to death. The tomb where Jesus’ body was laid was dark, its
entrance blocked by a huge stone. No light, no sound, no action
in the finality of death. But God was in control.
On that first Easter morning, Sunday and the first day of the
week, God called his Son from the tomb into the eternal life
that is his today and always. Jesus is the firstborn from the
dead. He is the Resurrection and the hope of all who believe.
He is the Lord of life.
So you see, it must be that way. Death and life.
But it doesn’t go that way for everybody. In the beginning the
ball is in our court. We have to do something first. We have to
accept what Jesus did for us. We have to accept that he suffered
for our sakes, took our punishment for our sins, and died in our
place. When we own him as Saviour and Lord we are made
right with God and his grace is the beginning of real living.
Again, it must be that way. Death is not the end. Only the
beginning. Of course there will be physical remains, but just
you wait for what follows.
Signal Bell
February Post 11
Augusta Community Resource Centre
and 2oceansFM
News and InformaƟon
Ph: 9758 0002
Services
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Internet
•
Wi-Fi
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Printing
•
Scanning
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Faxing
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Secretarial Service
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Room Hire
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VOIP Calls
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Pelican Post
SIMULCAST - BLACK DIGGERS
The Augusta CRC will be hosting a Westlink simulcast of “Black Diggers” a
series of vignettes that tell the story of our Aborigines who stepped up to fight
for our country on the battlefields of Europe.
Light refreshments available, $5 entry fee
Fri 24th April from 7.30 pm
Advertising
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Radio Sponsorship
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Binding
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DVD/CD Copying
•
Exam Supervision
•
Computer Courses
DRU YOGA
•
Lifestyle courses
We now have to charge a small fee of
$2.00 per class,
•
Technology Help
Drumming
will
be on Tuesday 28th
April at 6pm in the
CRC
Blue
room.
Come along and release
your inner Mohican!
All proceeds will go back into the
Yoga program.
2oceansFM EVENT
* Fundraising raffle for our Outside
Broadcast Vehicle SAT 4th April
* Outside Broadcast at Town Markets
SUN 5th April
SCHOOL HOLIDAY
ACTIVITIES
X-BOX AND MOVIES
See noticeboards around town for
dates and times
Wed 5.30 pm
and Sat 7.30am
Gentle stretching
via videolink
Funded and supported by;
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April 2015
COLOURPATCH
SUNDOWNER FUNDRAISER
MAY 9TH 3 - 6PM
Indie guitarist and singer songwriter, Aaron Gywnaire
will feature at a special Sundowner fundraising event at
the Colourpatch Café on Saturday May 9th (Mothers' Day
EVE). Aaron is a Triple J unearthed talent who has had
successes in Battle of the Bands.
Having just released his debut 6 track EP Who We Are,
Aaron Gwynaire loves writing catchy indie/rock/pop
tunes, revolving around his own personal experiences in
travelling, love, friendship and many other crazy things.
The event will include wine and nibbles and live music as
a fundraiser for Lyme disease support group Chrysalis and
Research organization Karl McManus Foundation.
Cost is $25 per person. (limited numbers so book early!)
Come along and enjoy watching the sun go down over the
river whilst enjoying good food, wine and live acoustic
music by Aaron. Book into Colourpatch Café on Albany
Tce, Augusta. 9758 1295
Colourpatch Café will also be available for evening meals
to be ordered too, so why not stay on and make it a really
relaxing evening.
A branch of Chrysalis, a support group for Lyme disease
sufferers, has started and is held once a month in Margaret
River on (usually) the 1st Friday in the month at 2pm at
the Margaret River Hotel lounge. We meet for a cuppa and
catch up and support for this very difficult condition. If you
have Lyme disease or maybe CFS or ME you may like to
meet up with us and discuss the similarities between the
conditions. (Most Lyme disease patients were misdiagnosed
with CFS i.e. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome first.)
Contact Leonie on 0422 888 343 if you would like more
information.
Hatty News continued from page 4
Our FEBRUARY outing was thoroughly enjoyed by a large
group of Hatters at Cafe Boranup. The welcome by all Cafe
staff was very congenial and friendly. The food as we've
come to expect was delicious. The weather was perfect, the
chatter and cacophony of sound was fantastic. Thanks to
Cindy, her wonderful staff and Red Dog for making our day
memorable.
Our MARCH outing saw a happy group of Hatters taking
part in the annual 'Croquet Challenge. Once again the
weather was perfect and the Croquet full of humour and
enjoyment. To say we were a mixed bunch of 'talent' would
be an understatement! Some naturally able, some seriously
'Croquet' challenged, but everyone having a great time. The
morning tea was scrumptious.
Thanks to all the members of the Croquet Club who made
us feel so welcome and hats off to their patience on the
courts. It's an annual event we hope will continue for a long
time to come.
Hatty hugs until next we meet.
Maggie the Red 9758 0430
and Lady Helen of Alicante 9758 0631
April 2015
February Post 13
Members
have
enjoyed
participating over the past
twoFridays in a workshop
organised by Bev Schroder.
We painted our own Poetic
Landscape using simple subjects
and analogous colours (side by
side on the colour wheel).
This was quite challenging to start with but as we experimented
on small boards and canvas, the concept became clearer and
gave us a new perspective on use of colour in our painting.
Although the workshop extended over two weeks, I am sure
many of us will continue experimenting with the use of
limited and similar colours.
As mentioned in last month’s Pelican Post, the Art Club is
participating in the Margaret River Region Open Studios
which runs from the 11th to 27th April. During this time the
Club room will be open every day from 10 am to 4 pm with
members working, art exhibited and for sale. There will also
be an ‘Overflow Exhibition’ at the Community Resource
Centre open from 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday between
the 10th and 30th April.
Please see the fliers posted around town or the advert (right)
for further details and you can pick up the MRROS Guide and
Catalogue at various businesses including Lions Bookshop,
Visitor Centre and Community Resource Centre. We look
forward to lots of visitors to the club room and C.R.C.
AUGUSTAARTCLUB
PROUDLYPARTOF
CLUBROOMOPEN
10AM–4PM
DAILY
11th–27thAPRIL
ARTEXHIBITION
ARTISTSWORKING
ARTFORSALE
ActivityRoom
CentennialHall
AllnuttTce,Augusta
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AUGUSTAARTCLUB’S
‘THE OVERFLOW’
EXHIBITION&SALE
CRC CommunityResourceCentre
MondayͲFriday
66AllnuttTce,Augusta9am–5pm
10thApril–30thApril
CWA NEWS
Our February meeting, the
AGM, was well attended with
Pam Marsh and Sara Murphy
being elected joint secretaries.
Another welcome addition to
our membership was Shirley
Shephard.
With the passing of Rae Crane, we have lost a muchloved member and a great worker for the CWA. Rae was
a member for many years and our sympathy goes out to
her family.
Another long-term member is Hazel Vincent who has
been involved with various branches of the CWA since
joining in her hometown of Merredin at the tender age
of 16 years. Here she played the piano and organised
social events before moving to Mandurah where she
was involved with the Association between working and
bringing up a family. Twenty-one years ago Hazel settled
in Augusta and, among other organisatios, she joined our
local branch of the CWA. Now in her 80’s, Hazel is a
valued member of the Augusta branch and we hope to
enjoy her wit and wisdom for many years to come.
www.artsmargaretriver.com
14 Pelican Post
Our next meeting is Wednesday 1st April so please come
along and enjoy a cuppa with us at 1.30pm in the CWA
rooms in Allnutt Terrace.
April 2015
AUGUSTA TRUE VALUE HARDWARE NEWSLETTER APRIL 2015
Easter Catalogue
25th of March and running
until 5pm the 6th of April!
Hop in to get an eggcellent
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Naturegrow 25Ltr Compost
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$ 89.00,
Rockwell 45cc Petrol
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Bamboo Garden screening
Asstd sizes from $17.00,
Karcher K2.190 High
Pressure Cleaner $149.00,
Bosch Angle Grinder 670w
$55.00
Joke of the Month
control, and adding your next
lot of veggies or flowers to your
patch of paradise! And if you
would like a special pot, plant or
product order, just ask one of our
friendly staff.
Special Orders
Would you love a new wardrobe?
Outdoor setting? Kitchen? Or
Home Wares /Manchester
If it boils, bakes, vacuums or something you have already
seen in store but in a different
dries, we probably sell it!
colour or size? Why not ask our
Our shelves are stuffed with
the latest appliances whether friendly staff about what Mitre 10
products we can order in for you?
you need an upgrade or a
replacement there is always Our Mitre 10 orders are delivered
Tuesdays for a Wednesday pick
something to suit your style
up. We have more to offer than
and budget. Don’t forget
you think!
we have sheets, pillows,
bathmats and all of your
Our 5th Easter!
household necessities right
Come and celebrate
here in Augusta.
Garden & Pest Control
With this wonderful weather,
why wouldn’t you wander
with the Willy Wag Tails? We
have everything you need
for weeding, planting, pest
April 2015
Easter Sat 4th April
Easter Bunny 11am –
2pm
Sausage Sizzle
supporting Lyme Disease
Research & Awareness
Marine & Camping
If you have a fascination for
fabulous fishing photos, check
out the board on the front
counter, while you’re in store
you might as well check your
life jackets and flares (inshore
$79.00 off shore $159.00) are
in date. If you lose a snap hook
or drain bung, don’t despair,
we have you covered along
with vacuum sealers and bags,
camp toilet chemicals, tarps
(from $8.99), rope, mosquito
and fly control products and
everything you need to make
your next trip out, one to
remember.
Holly’s Tails
Well that was egghausting!!! It
has been a long few months
on bunny patrol, then my
Easter Bunny private security
contract (escorting Mr. Bunny,
getting his organic carrots and
bottled spring water) as well as
keeping the citizens of Augusta
healthy and in shape down
aisle 1, Balloon watch, and
rounding up the pallets for the
Easter catalogue, and making
sure Bob and Jodie relax at
night with a good 1-2 hours of
tennis ball throwing, I’m hoping
May will be more relaxing.
To relax I think I need a nice
bubble bath from the pet aisle
and 4 or 5 new squeaky toys.
February Post 15
thirty one years, gave birth to twenty
nine children - a WA record that
probably still stands! If you know
different do let us know. According
to a newspaper article Mrs. Brown died
in 1946.
Those attending the March meeting
were treated to a pre-launch copy of
a new book Georgiana Molloy, “The
Mind that Shines” by society member,
Bernice Barry. Due to Augusta’s
special association with Georgiana and
because of the help and support she
received from Noreen Hackett and Kay
Craze, Bernice specifically wanted
Augusta’s Historical Society to have
the first copy to be released. We look
forward to welcoming Bernice back on
another occasion to hear something of
her 'love affair' with Georgiana.
There were no articles of particular
interest in History West this month so
Ray Repacholi told the amazing story
of a Mrs. Brown of Pemberton. Our
eyes were popping out, and women
round the room gasped as we learnt
that Mrs. Brown, who was married for
Invitations have been issued for the
Society’s Anniversary Dinner on 2nd
May which will celebrate the arrival
of Augusta’s first European settlers
on the Emily Taylor. We are indeed
privileged to have Ross Shardlow, Vice
President of the Australian Society of
Marine Artists and a Past President
of the Maritime Heritage Association
as our Guest Speaker. Ross will be
unveiling his painting of the Emily
Taylor and telling us something of his
long journey towards his finished work.
There will be numbered prints for sale
and more copies can be ordered. Sue
Juniper, a founding member of the
extremely successful Lions’ Bookshop,
has agreed to give the traditional toast
to our town.
We expect May 2nd to be a great night,
so please let us know if you would
like tickets for dinner at the Augusta
Bowling Club, Allnutt Terrace, 6.30pm
for dinner at 7.00pm on Saturday May
2. You can either forward in the mail a
cheque made payable to “The Augusta
Historical Society Inc”, or leave your
payment at the front counter in the
Museum. Please note that we need
your RSVP and payment by Thursday,
23rd April.
You may be interested to know that
the Turner family will be here on
the same weekend to celebrate their
family’s long and significant historical
connection with Augusta.
‘Another Day, Another Dollar’ was the
title of a power point presentation by
Ann Edwards.
Ann’s talk focused on ‘work.’ First
acknowledging
the
privileged
position of the Molloys, Turners,
and Bussells Ann reminded us that
amongst Australia’s first workers
were the convicts, often working in
chain gangs, whose conditions were
dramatically different to the earlier
settlers. Many convicts who could
demonstrate reasonable periods of
good behavior were given tickets of
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MUSEUM
~~~ ANZAC 100
Our Augusta Historical Museum has a special commemorative
ANZAC Centenary display in conjunction with
The Augusta Historical Society and with contributions from the community.
* Photographs
* Articles
* Artefacts
This display will be on show for all of April
and the Museum will be open
from 11.00am to 4.00pm on
ANZAC Day and Sunday 26th April.
Augusta Historical Museum
Blackwood Avenue - near Newsagency
Open 1.00pm to 4.00pm daily. Staffed by volunteers.
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Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, Australian Imperial Force
awaiting orders, 25 April 1915. Australian War Memorial.
April 2015
leave. This enabled them to reap the
benefits of their work even though they
were not entitled to all the rights of the
free settlers. Over time working class
settlers, primarily from Britain, arrived
bringing with them ideas for trade
unions. By the mid 1850s labour was
organized sufficiently to formidably
negotiate with employers for what
became known as the Eight Hour Day.
Eight hours each of labour, recreation
and rest.
In recognition of this
achievement there were wide spread
celebrations and parades throughout
the country from the late nineteenth
century through to 1951.
In 1934
‘The Eight Hour Day’ was changed
to become ‘Labour Day’ – the holiday
we had here in the West, on March 2.
Not everyone enjoyed the benefits of
the Eight Hour Day those primarily
disadvantaged
included
women,
(including Mrs Brown no doubt)
children, and office workers.
Taking a quantum leap in time Ann
invited those present to discuss some
of the jobs they, the people of Augusta,
had done. There was a farm lass, a
barmaid, frustrated concert pianists,
typists, and, of course, our beloved
policeman Peter Toy told a yarn. The
highly respected tradesman Doug
Miller spoke of his involvement with
building the organ at the Perth Concert
Hall. After the meeting a former sailor
piped up. (Sorry about the wisecrack).
All up – it was a great night.
Next time: The focus of our attention
•
•
•
will obviously be on the Anzacs. Tom
Higgins from Karridale will be coming
to talk to us. Tom admits he’s no expert
on World War I but he will be sharing
what he remembers of his family’s
involvement in that catastrophic event.
Tom will be at the Society’s Meeting
Room on April 16, at 7.30pm. See you
there.
Before signing off - many thanks to
those of you who have dropped off your
Great War treasures at the museum.
We will be working with Graeme Davis
to see how they can be added to the
Museum’s Anzac Day display.
Mary Whittall - Hon Secretary
AUGUSTA SPINNERS
AND WEAVERS
EASTER SHOW
Australia may no longer ride on the
sheep’s back, but the crafty ladies of
the Augusta Spinners and Weavers
certainly do.
By their hands the grubby, lanolin
tainted fleece shorn from the sheep
is transformed into fine yarns and
from there into all manner of high
quality, long wearing garments and
accessories.
Club members are busy putting
the finishing touches to a range of
jumpers, vests, rugs, hats, gloves,
socks, toys and other products to be
displayed and available for sale at this
year’s exhibition on Easter Saturday.
Hand-spun, hand-knitted clothes
are just the thing for the cold winter
months to come and, as they are
made from natural fibre, are both
comfortable and stylish.
The work on display at the exhibition
will be of the highest quality and at the
top end of the fashion stakes.
Visitors are invited to check out the
exhibition at the Augusta Centennial
Hall on Allnutt Tce between 9 am and
4 pm on 4th April.
There will be demonstrations of
spinning and those with knitting or
other craft worries will be able to sort
them out with club members on the
day. A raffle, for which tickets will be
sold at the hall, will be drawn about
4pm before doors close. A range of
prizes will be on offer.
The Spinners and Weavers are not
only skilled artisans, they are also
dab hands in the kitchen and each
year produce a mountain of delightful
cakes, slices and sandwiches for
morning and afternoon tea, which is
covered by an entry fee of $5.
So come along and see what the club
has been up to for the past year and
maybe even pick up a bargain that will
warm the body and soul.
P.P.’s to Andrew Drayton (your
friendly long haired bartender)
after being selected to play in
the Country Allstars Bowls
Team against the State Team
recently held in Perth
P.P.’s to Chris Watson who
represented Augusta in the
over 60’s Country Allstars
Team . Thanks CC
P.P.’s to Dave Chappelow for
volunteering to water up to 17
planter boxes along the main
street. It is
deeds like this
that make our
town somehow
special.
April 2015
February Post 17
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“The Augusta Yacht Club hosted the annual
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22nd March & the local Augusta & Districts
Community Bank ® branch of Bendigo Bank were
proud to once again sponsor this event. Despite
some inclement weather on the Sunday, the event
was a huge success attracting visitors from as far
afield as Dunsborough & Mounts Bay Sailing Club
& there was a lot of action out on the river. Local
Branch Manager, Nigel Jenkins & Community Bank
Board member, Merv Barrett represented the Bank
on the day. The local Community Bank® is excited
to be able to contribute towards successful
community events & look forward to increasing this
level of support in the future.
Congratulations to all the hard workers at the
Augusta Yacht Club who helped to make this event
a success.”
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April 2015
April 2015
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With the arrival of Autumn, some
say Augusta’s best weather has
arrived. With the mellow weather,
locals and holiday visitors are
enjoying all that Augusta has to offer.
This means people are fishing off the
beaches, rocks and boats. Extra care
is the order of the day as the sea is
unpredictable. If you find yourself
in trouble on, or in the water, remember to call ‘000’ for help
before you phone anyone else.
Recent Events The XAdventure Dunsborough Rapid Ascent
was held over the weekend of 14th and 15th March. Augusta
Volunteer Sea Search and Rescue Group sent 4 Members and 2
Jet Skis to help out at the meeting.
Training and Safety
• Members who took part in the K38 Course will shortly receive
their Certificates. Congratulations to all who completed the
course successfully.
• Any Member who would like to obtain their Recreational
Skippers Certificate should contact Commander Paul on 0408
907 966 ASAP. Paul can advise when the next course will be
held. Please let him know if you are interested in the course so
he can take your contact details, etc.
• Boat Harbour Master, Dennis Meagher was recently on hand to
hold a training session on ‘Mooring Practice’. Training sessions
were also held by the group for trailer maintenance and for a
demonstration on tying bowlines.
• Also discussed, was the correct procedure for the lights on the
boat trailer. The lights for underwater use on the boat trailer are
very bright and must be turned off before the trailer is taken onto
the road. This is a safety issue so it’s important to check that the
lights are off, otherwise they may pose a problem to other road
users.
Annual General Meeting
The AGM will be held at 6.00pm on 9th April 2015. If you would
like to nominate someone (including yourself) for the incoming
committee, please have a chat to Commodore Paul prior to, and
not at, the meeting. Paul will be able to advise you of the correct
procedure for nomination. You can phone him on 0408 907 966.
It would be good to see as many members as possible at the
meeting, so your attendance would be appreciated.
Membership Fees
A reminder that fees are now due. If you have not received a
2015 Membership Form, see Nola at the Augusta Clinic. She
will give you a form and accept payment for membership at
the Clinic. The cost is $25 per person, per annum. Anyone
considering Membership should join now to get the most value
by joining early in the year. Members can be either Active or
Social so please check with Nola if you are uncertain which
membership you are interested in.
This month’s quote - The fishermen know that the sea is
dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never
found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.
Vincent Van Gogh
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Call sign VMR 625 C/- Post Office, Augusta WA 6290.
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February Post 19
KARRIDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Pelican Post Insert—24.03.2015
12612 BUSSELL HIGHWAY, KARRIDALE WA 6288
Phone: 9758 5517, 9758 5586 Fax: 9758 6728
Principal: Fiona Cormack E: Fiona.Cormack@education.wa.edu.au
Registrar: Robyn Dennis E: Robyn.Dennis@education.wa.edu.au
Website: www.karridaleps.wa.edu.au
Hot Competition On Karridale Sport’s Days
Hot was definitely the word for the competition
and the weather on both of the sports days
held recently at Karridale Primary School.
Students and spectators regularly reached for
the sunscreen and water bottles whilst
cheering the competitors across finish lines.
Thank you, as always, to the teachers who
put in a lot of time to organise this annual
sports event. Phil Woods gets a special
mention for his after-school training sessions
in the lead up to this week and for being
“starter” on the day. Also thanks to our
wonderful volunteers who assist with the set
up, raking sand pits, measuring and all the
other necessary duties that need capable
hands on the day!
Thank you to the parents who contributed the
delicious homemade goodies for the P&C
fundraising cake stall and of course to the
efficient P&C team of helpers who ran it.
L-R: The 2015 Champions and Runners Up.
Front Row: Will Hadley, Jack Wood, Tara McGimpsey, Brodee Hadley, Neve
Hart, Hans Ratilla & Isaac Nettelbeck. Back Row: Calen Coventry, Charlie
Hart, Josie Noonie, Niena Kitson, Elise Prangnell and Ella Mulvey.
The competition was close with only 26 points
separating the teams. Black Faction won with 447
Points, with Blue close behind on 421.
We’re Doing a Great Waste Wise Job
Once again Karridale Primary School has successfully
met the requirements to become an Accredited Waste
Wise School for 2015.
We recently received our certificate in recognition of
our school’s excellent efforts to reduce waste and
develop positive environmental values and long-term
behaviour change in our school community.
Each year we are required to send in an updated
waste minimisation plan for accreditation.
Congratulations everyone keep up the great work
waste wise work!
Above: Neve Hart, Yr 2
participating in the jumps.
Above: Jumping Jack
Wood, Year 4 and Louise
Flintoff.
Ghana Beat My Drum
On Thursday 5 March the K-6 students were enthralled
to meet Jonas from Ghana with his one man show
“Beat My Drum”.
Jonas shared his passion for his culture, including
music and in particular drumming.
The students thoroughly enjoyed this interactive and
stimulating session with Jonas, especially his
infectious humour and style.
L-R: Jayden Todd, Jonas and Joey Billing
drumming the beat!
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April 2015
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February Post 21
Overall Result
1st Blackwood 894 points
2nd Leeuwin
806 points
Augusta
Primary
School
News
FACTION ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
Friday 13 March saw the completion of the 2015
Faction Athletics Carnival with an outstanding display of
running and team work from all students. Over the two
days of competition Blackwood faction, once again,
proved too strong for Leeuwin. Blackwood’s back-toback-to-back victory (yes, three in a row) is their best
performance after a five year form slump. Before their
run of three on the trot, Blackwood had not held the
Augusta Business Association Perpetual Shield aloft
since 2007!
Throughout the term our dedicated staff have been
training the students in preparation for the faction
carnival and, ultimately, the interschool carnival. Along
the way, some students have impressed with their
attitude to sport and their all round ‘good sport’ nature.
This year, a student from each of the four age divisions
was awarded the ‘Good Sport Award’, as determined by
the staff at Augusta Primary School.
The 2015 ‘Good Sport Award’ (pictured below, left to
right) were presented to:
Pre-primary:
Lyla Muir
Year 1/2:
Astin Ellis
Year 3/4:
Harmony Murray
Year 5/6:
Oliver Clarke
Record Breakers
Congratulations to the following students who broke an
Augusta Primary School record for faction athletics
events this year:
EVENT
Year 2 girls long jump
Year 6 boys long jump
Year 6 boys triple jump
Year 2 girls t-ball throw
Year 2 boys t-ball throw
Year 3 girls t-ball throw
Year 3 boys t-ball throw
Year 5 girls t-ball throw
Year 5 boys t-ball throw
Year 6 girls t-ball throw
Year 6 boys t-ball throw
S Go Blackwood! Go Blackwood! Blackwood Faction
Captains, Karis Thom and Oliver Clarke, proudly accepted
the Perpetual Shield on behalf of the faction.
There were some stand out individual efforts this year
and the following students received a trophy for
achieving either Champion or Runner Up Champion
status:
Pre-primary Girls
Champion:
Runner Up:
Pre-primary Boys
Year 1/2 Girls
Year 1/2 Boys
Year 3/4 Girls
Year 3/4 Boys
Year 5/6 Girls
Year 5/6 Boys
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Champion:
Runner Up:
Champion:
Runner Up:
Champion:
Runner Up:
Champion:
Runner Up:
Champion:
Runner Up:
Champion:
Runner Up:
Champion:
Runner Up:
Isabelle Hughes
Ashley HeidenreichTritton
Charlie Vidler
Oscar Pratt
River Andrew
Isabel Muir
Hunter Robinson
Logan Payne
Lucy Clarke
Hannah Bassanelli
Damon Minchinton
Harrison Field
Cate Williamson
Keisha Bassanelli
James Sortras
Callum Wood
B
L
B
B
B
L
B
L
B
B
B
L
L
B
L
L
RECORD
2.85m
4.35m
8.97m
12.40m
14.60m
12.30m
16.81m
23.43m
30.15m
28.39m
32.55m
STUDENT
River Andrew
James Sortras
James Sortras
Chalsea Bonner
Logan Payne
Hannah Bassanelli
Lochlan Richardson
Cate Williamson
Joseph Payne
Keisha Bassanelli
James Sortras
The Final Word
To successfully run a major school event, such as an
athletics carnival, the support and assistance of parents
and community members is vital. On behalf of the staff
and students of Augusta Primary School, I would like to
say a big THANK YOU to all those wonderful parents
and community members for being so generous and
giving up their day for the students. I would also like to
pass on a big WELL DONE to our parents and families
who came along to spectate on both days. The
students really do appreciate a big crowd.
GARDEN CLUB DONATION
Once again, Augusta Primary School has been the
beneficiary of the generosity of the Augusta and
Districts Garden Club Inc. From the Club’s funds,
which are mainly accrued from the annual Spring Show,
the school received a $250.00 donation to encourage
further work in our Veggie Patch. The Augusta Primary
School community would like to acknowledge the
wonderful support we receive from our friends in the
Augusta and Districts Garden Club Inc.
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SUMMER SEASON
Mike is all smiles after
getting in a winning stroke.
Richard Drake-Brockman
There have been good attendances
throughout the summer season with many
visitors coming along on Wednesday and
Saturday afternoons to enjoys the doubles
matches arranged by our captains Richard
Drake-Brockman and Annie Jorgensen.
Richard is a busy man during the holiday
season but always finds time to get to the
tennis. In the picture above the men's
captain is seen announcing the pairings
for the next round of matches on a recent
Saturday afternoon.
Another stalwart of the club is Mike
Smart, who despite his busy schedule of
community responsibilities rarely misses
a Saturday afternoon. He is a talented
player and always enjoys his tennis.
George Ipsen enjoying a game
One of the regular visitor members is
George Ipsen from Manjimup. George
frequently spends a relaxing weekend
at his cottage in Flinders Bay, after
a busy week on his avocado farm.
George plays a solid left-handed game,
and is always a challenge for righthanded opponents. Ever with a smile
George takes victory and defeat with
good grace.
ROLEYSTONE TENNIS
CLUB VISIT
The annual visit by the Roleystone
tennis club took place on the Labour
Day weekend.
There were ten
players from Roleystone and the day’s
tennis was followed by an enjoyable
barbecue. And of course the visitors
looked forward to the River Festival on
the Sunday, which capped off another
great weekend in Augusta.
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Winners for March were Joe Italiano,
Brian Neal, Frank Sheehy, Mike
Heslington, Ross Hart, Neal O’Mara
and Gavin Foster.
The number of players for the first
3 months of the year has been very
good making for strong competition.
It was also good to have some rain on
the course leaving it in good condition
for the start of the season on the 29th
March.
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Augusta Yoga Workshop
Monday April 20th, 2015
A two-hour workshop designed for all levels, from beginners to the
those with a regular yoga practice will be held at the
Augusta Community Resource Centre on April 20, 2015.
The workshop will be run by certified yoga instructor, Josephine
Tanham. Josephine runs her own studio in Perth and has facilitated
retreats and workshops in WA and overseas for a number of years.
The session will cover a range of yoga postures as well as an
introduction to breathing, mindfulness and relaxation techniques.
All ages and abilities, as well as those managing illness or injury are
welcome.
There are two times options offered for attendance
Option One: Monday morning April 20th, 10.30am -12.30pm
Option Two: Monday evening April 20th, 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Location:
Augusta Community Resource Centre
Cost:
$45 per person/ $40 seniors & concession
Bookings are essential with minimum numbers required.
For further details please email: josephine@theyogapractice.net..au
Or call 0478 559 413
www.theyogapractice.net.au
https://www.facebook.com/theyogapractice
CATCHING THE WIND
Last weekend at Augusta Yacht Club saw the annual Bendigo
Bank Blackwood River Challenge regatta held over two
days at the club. Racers on the river, where local and visiting
yachts from Dunsborough Bay and Mounts Bay Yacht Clubs,
competed for the coveted trophy.
The weekend saw many competitors and visitors enjoy the
racing and social activities provided at the scenic West Bay
premises. The club wishes to thank the Bendigo Bank (as our
major sponsor for the event) also Coastal Cellars and Extreme
Sports for their help with prizes for the competing yachts.
All in all the occasion was a great success with everyone
looking forward to coming to Augusta for next years regatta.
Thanks must also go to those club members who contributed
to the administration and catering, in the smooth running of
the event.
The season is now coming to a close with only a few weekends
of racing left. However this is not before we hold an Easter
regatta for the Windrush Catamaran Fleet which will include
both local and visiting yachties.
The Club’s annual prizes night will held on the 1st May.
May the wind be fair and the seas calm.
Commodore Pete.
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February Post 29
Augusta Recreation Centre
Gym and Hydrotherapy Pool
Over 50s training
Our Living longer Living Stronger program is a fully-supervised
program specifically designed for the over 50s.
Our professional staff tailor the programs to suit individual needs
and help you to Live longer and Stronger.
Sessions run Tuesdays and Thursdays 8.30am-9.30am.
Hydrotherapy Pool
Small group rehabilitation sessions run for half an hour on
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9.50am, 10.30am, 11.10am
and 11.50am
Bookings are essential!
Personal Training
Now available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Book in to see one of our staff to help achieve your health
and fitness Goals.
Please call the Augusta Shire Office on 9780 5660 or Kristi Head on 9780 5625 for more information.
AUGUSTA COMMUNITY SPORTS CALENDAR
GROUP
DATE
TIME
EVENT
VENUE
AugustaBowlingClub
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
Monday
Saturday
ThursdayUnderLights
12:30pm
9:30am
12:30pm
1.00pm–4.00pm
1.00pm–4.00pm
6:30pmonward
OctoberͲApril
12:30pm
9:30am
9:30am
12.30pm
12:30pm
12:30pm
2:00pm
MensDrawnBowls
LadiesBowls
CashPairsMixed
GolfCroquet
GolfCroquet
GolfCroquet
MensScroungers
Ladies18Holes
LadiesScroungers
Men’sScroungers
Men’s18Holes
Mixed18Holes
AllWelcome
AugustaBowlingClub
AugustaCroquetClub
AugustaGolfClub
AugustaTennisClub
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Wednesday/Saturday
CroquetClubatAugusta
SportingComplex
AllnuttTerrace
AugustaGolfClub
HillviewRoad
TennisClubbehindCivic
ParkAllnuttTerrace
AugustaYachtClub
MostSundaysasper
12:00noonon.
JanuaryͲApril
AugustaYachtClub–For
programme
ProgrammeͲ97580098
CivicParkGolfClub
Thursdays
12:30pm
ClubMixedGame CivicParkGolfClub
Sundays
8:30am
Scroungers
AllnuttTerrace
HashHouseHarriers
Mondays
TimeTBAon
WeeklyWalk
VenueTBAonnotice
NoticeBoard
boardnearvetsurgery
LeeuwinKarateClub
Monday/Wednesdays 6:00pm–7:30pm KarateSessions
13181BussellHwy
Over55’sExerciseGroup
Tuesdays
9:30am
GentleExercise
CivicCentre
IfyourCommunityGroupwouldliketobeincludedintheCommunityCalendar,pleasecontactuson97580002oremail
pelicanpost@augustacrc.net.au–orcomeintotheAugustaCRCwithyourdetails.
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AUGUSTA COMMUNITY GROUPS CALENDAR
GROUP
DATE
TIME
EVENT
VENUE
AugustaArtClub
AugustaBridgeClub
AugustaCommunity
DevelopmentAssociationInc.
AugustaChamberof
Commerce
AugustaCommunityNursery
Tue,WedandFridays
Mondays
1stTuesday/Month
10:00am–2:00pm
12:15for12:30
7:30pm
ArtActivities
WeeklyGame
MonthlyMeeting
1stThursday/Month
7.30am
Mondays
8:30amͲ10:30am
MonthlyBreakfast
Meeting
NurseryWork
AugustaDruYogaGroup
WedandSat
AugustaGardenClub
3rdMonday/Month
Wed:Ͳ5:30pm
Sat:Ͳ7:30am
1.30pm
MonthlyMeeting
AugustaHistoricalSociety
3rdThursday/Month
7.30pm
MonthlyMeeting
AugustaHistoricalMuseum
OpenDaily
1pm–4.00pm
AugustaMen’sShedInc.
Mon,WedandFri
Saturdays
EveryFridayduring
schoolterm
9:00am–3:00pm
9:00am–12:00
9:00amͲ12pm
ClosedChristmas
Day/BoxingDay
Membersshed
activities
Playgroupfor0to
5yearoldkids
10:00amͲ3:00pm
9:00amͲ12:00pm
6:00pm
RedCrossShop
AugustaRiverFestivalInc
MondayͲFriday
Saturday
2ndTuesday/Month
CentennialHall
HistoricalSocietyRooms
CivicParkLesserHall
AllnuttTerrace
Variouslocationsaround
town
FrontofLionsShed
HillviewRoad
AugustaCRC
AllnuttTerrace
AmbulanceHall
DonovanStreet
SocietyRooms
BlackwoodAvenue
AugustaMuseum
BlackwoodAve
AugustaMensShed
HillviewRdAugusta
AugustaPrimarySchool
K/PRoom(Leftofthe
AdminBuilding)
EllisSt
MonthlyMeeting
CWAHall,AllnuttTerrace
AugustaSeniorsDayCentre
Mondays/Tuesdays
9:30amͲ2:00pm
MorningTeaLunch
LesserHallCivicPark
AugustaSingers
Thursdays
7:20pm
ChoralSinging
CWAHallAllnuttTerrace
AugustaSpinners&Weavers
Tuesday&Thursday
Tues10:30am
Thurs7:00pm
TextileCrafts
CentennialHall
AllnuttTerrace
Cancer Council WA
Tuesday in Margaret
River
Ph. Yvonne
on 0427 990 134
Free complimentary
therapies
Family and friends are also
invited to participate
C.W.A.
JoyfulJoeys
1stWednesday/Month
EveryTuesdayduring
schoolterm
2ndThursday/Month
1:30pm
10:00am–12:00
MonthlyMeeting
Music,story&play
for0Ͳ5y/o&mums
MonthlyMeeting
TuesdayandThursday
9:30am12noon
1st&3rdThursday
eachmonth
2nd4thMonday/Month
Sundays
5.30pm
AugustaPlaygroup
AugustaRedCross
KarridaleAugustaR.S.L.
SubBranch
KudardupPlaygroup
KudardupBushFireBrigade
LeeuwinLionsClub
PresbyterianFellowship
RetireesInc.
StJohnAmbulance
VolunteerFireBrigade
VolunteerSeaSearch
&Rescue
April 2015
2ndMonday/Month
1st&3rdMon/Month
Friday
1stTuesday/Month
EveryOtherTuesday
2ndThursday/Month
6:30pm
7:30pm
4:00pm
2:00pm
7:00pm
8:30Ͳ9:30
7:00pmͲ8:00pm
5:30pm
6:00pm
DruYoga
CWAHallAllnuttTerrace
St.ElizabethChurch
AllnuttTerrace
AugustaMensShed
HillviewRdAugusta
Playgroupfor0to
Duringschoolterms
5yearolds
KudardupRoad,Kudardup
Training
KudardupFireShed,
KudardupRoad
F/nightlyDinner
AugustaHotel
BibleStudies
CWAHallAllnuttTerrace
MonthlyMeeting
CWAHallAllnuttTerrace
Training
AugustaSJAsubcentre,
EquipmentChecks
DonovanStreet
MonthlyMeeting AugustaFireStation
&Drill
AllnuttTerrace
Drill
MonthlyMeeting
OldRangersResidence
LeeuwinRoad
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AUGUSTA HOTEL
WHATS HAPPENING
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Come and check-out
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Contact reception for more information
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FAX 9758 1 27
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