Walwa World Newsletter February 2013

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February 2013
WALWA COMMUNITY
AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS 2013
Debbie Gadd and Jack Hallinan at Australia Day celebrations
Citizen of the Year – 2013 Jack Hallinan
The recipient of the 2013 Citizen of the Year Award is a man
who is held in high esteem, admired and respected – a man who
had dedicated himself and his life to the wider community of
Walwa/Jingellic and beyond in so many areas and still does
where and when he can.
He has lived in the district since the 1960 when he was posted to
Walwa. At that time this gentleman realised there was nothing
for youth in the area and immediately took steps to rectify the
situation.
League as well as being on the Appeals Board of the Ovens and
Murray Football League (Albury). Jack’s love of the game was
recognised with him being awarded Life Membership of the
Upper Murray League.
Jack also ran Little Athletics from go to whoa in Corryong and
initiated competitive annual comps for six or seven local schools.
This annual event was generally held at the Jingellic Oval, as
Jack was a member of that Little Aths Committee.
As well as being the local copper, Jack was also a member of the
Walwa Progress Committee, Chair of the Riverview Committee
of Management, Co-ordinator of Meals on Wheels for the
Jack Hallinan began tennis coaching clinics for juniors, formed
WBNC as well as being one of its volunteers and has always
the Junior Border-Walwa Football team and arranged its entry
into the Upper Murray Football Association. As well as coaching shown high levels of compassion and empathy to all he comes in
and organising his juniors, Jack took on the position of Secretary contact with.
for 10 years. That task also saw him take home and wash the
jumpers! Obviously a lover of footy, Jack went on to become an Jack Hallinan, the Towong Shire Council and especially the local
Walwa-Jingellic community have great pleasure in naming you
Upper Murray Delegate to the Victorian Country Football
the Citizen of the Year for 2013.
Congratulations.
League, was a Tribunal Representative for the Upper Murray
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The Editor
I would like to sincerely thank the people in Walwa and
surrounding areas who attended the December Market in the
Vines. In November I had many orders for my Chocolates,
Cakes and Bread, and everyone who ordered collected their
goods at the Twilight December market. I really do appreciate
their support and will continue to attend the market in the
Vines as Rob and Trish do a fabulous job and offer their
beautiful grounds for the market. The atmosphere and
friendly people make it a great day out. We meet new people
and customers who are always happy to chat about the goods
on offer, and in general they are just a friendly bunch. I would
like to have feedback about my products and am open to
suggestions if anyone would like anything different. Locals
and visitors who are looking for a few relaxing hours out then
the place to be is at Walwa and the Market in the Vines.
In this Issue
Australia Day Awards
Cricket Reports
Walwa Store Article from Border Morning Mail
Bryan Corrigan Aust Day speech
Deckchairs on the Green
Weddings
Cook’s 60th wedding anniversary
Policeman Steve - memories from WPS students
Another couple of very supportive people in Walwa I would
like to thank are Joyce at the General Store who has
photography cards of Walwa and Jingellic which are made by
Jennifer Fennell, and also to Steve at the Spotted Goanna
Gallery who has my pasties, cakes and vegetable quiches on
offer as a snack with a coffee or cold drink. It’s great to have
other outlets for products as markets do not always run in
Winter. It really is rewarding to see people enjoy what they
buy and we will continue to support Walwa. So with many
thanks again I hope Christmas 2012 is a happy time for all
and may the new year bring the peace we all need.
See you at the next market.
Judith Sykes – “Mt Mittamatite Bites” Corryong.
Chocolates/Cakes/Breads
More on Short Story competition
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Event of the Year – 2013
Biggest Morning Tea
Earlier in 2012 the Walwa community were invited to take part
in Australia's Biggest Morning Tea at the Upper Murray Resort.
Participate they did with the help of Brian and Robyn Caldwell,
Barb Prichard, Linda Wilson, friends and staff at the Resort.
It is certainly true to say that everyone knows someone who has
been touched by Cancer, so these awareness days are truly
important to everyone.
Robyn and the gang organised an excellent function to raise the
awareness of Cancer and a significant amount was raised and
duly forwarded for the benefit all Cancer sufferers.
I am pleased to congratulate Brian and Robyn Cardwell for a
job well done and now call on them to come forward to accept
the 2013 Australia Day Event of the Year Award.
Crowd at Australia Day breakfast
Flooding as a result of the storm in Walwa Australia Day
Narangatook
FAREWELL TO IVAN AND
ROBYN HOBBS
On Saturday 16 February a farewell
was held for Ivan and Robyn Hobbs
at the Walwa Pub.
Many locals turned out to farewell
Robyn and Ivan on their new
adventure.
We wish them all the best
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SOCIAL DANCE GROUP STARTS ON
THURSDAY 7 FEB
Walwa Medical Clinic News
Whether you like to jump or jive, tap or tango, shake your belly
or your booty, dancing is one of the most enjoyable ways to get
some exercise.
Regular dancing is great for losing weight, maintaining strong
bones, improving posture and muscle strength, increasing
balance and co-ordination and beating stress.
One of the best things about dancing is that while you’re
moving to music and meeting new people, you’re getting all the
health benefits of a good workout. You will be having such a
good time that it will not feel like exercise at all.
Part of the Nariel Creek Folk Festival is a series of dance
events, which combine Old-Time, Modern and Folk Dancing.
After the recent festival, some community members who
enjoyed the dancing, lamented on waiting another year to enjoy
another local dance. Fortunately, the Corryong Neighbourhood
Centre has arranged for Old-Time and Modern Dance
Instructor, Gary Wilson to head a new Social Dance Group.
Some of the dances the group will be learning include the Pride
of Erin, Foxtrot, Gypsy Tap, Maxina, Tangoette and the
Modern Waltz.
All you need to get started is comfortable clothing and most
importantly well fitting footwear. Shoes with smooth, thick
leather soles are preferred, but tennis shoes or dress shoes with
rubber soles could be okay if they have smoother, non-sticky
soles. Please avoid wearing boots, tap dancing shoes, soccer
cleats, ice-skates, or any other kind of footwear that will scuff
the floor. Sandals usually don't work too well. Bare feet present
a high risk of pain and disfigurement, which may or may not be
to your liking.
Couples and singles, beginner to experienced; all are welcome
to come along and support this new group. The first session
will be held on Thursday 7th Feb from 7.30pm – 9.30pm at the
Corryong Anglican Church Hall in Wheeler St, and future dates
will be displayed in the Neighbourhood Centre’s Courier Ad.
The cost is $5 per person, tea and coffee provided.
Walwa Bush Nursing Centre invites you to participate in a
Bone Mineral Density Screening to assess your risk of an
osteoporotic fracture. This is a great opportunity to have this
done locally. Screening takes less than 15 minutes.
Many people don’t realise they have osteoporosis until they
experience an osteoporotic fracture as it is a silent disease with
little to no symptoms. 1 in every 2 women and 1 in every 3 men
over the age of 60 will experience an osteoporotic fracture
which can greatly affect their standard of living
unless diagnosed early.
The screening is ‘FREE’ (Bulk Billed with no gap payment)
to all patients aged 70 and over and certain osteoporotic
conditions (discuss with doctor when getting referral).
For all others cost will be $80.
You will be ineligible for Medicare if:
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
You were scanned within the last 12 months
You were scanned within the last 24 months and
diagnosed with Osteoporosis or Osteopenia
1.
Please phone our surgery if you are interested in
attending this screening to organise a referral by our
Doctor.
PLEASE NOTE: A SIGNED DOCTORS REFERRAL IS
REQUIRED FOR ALL SCREENINGS.
2.
Once you have your referral, call “ MeasureUp” on
1800 10 11 63 to book your appointment.
3.
“MeasureUp” (the company organised to complete your
scan) will be WALWA BUSH NURSING CENTRE on
MONDAY 8TH AND TUESDAY 9TH APRIL.
4.
Bring to your appointment: the Signed Doctors
referral, your Medicare Care Card and avoid wearing
metal on your clothing including belts, buckles and
zippers.
Acknowledging the good that is already in your life is the
foundation for all abundance." (Oneness With All Life)
SOCIAL DANCE TAKES OFF
Last Thursday night the Anglican Hall in Wheeler Street
Corryong rocked to the sound of Thelma Reid’s music as
19 dancers took to the floor for a high-energy workout.
Experienced leaders coached all levels of dancer from
beginner through to forgetful in the mastery of ‘The Pride
of Erin’, ‘Evening 3 Step’, ‘Maxina’, ‘Gypsy Tap’ and the
‘Merrilyn’.
Couples and singles, beginner to experienced; all are
welcome to come along and enjoy this new group. The cost
is $5 per person and Social Dance meet every Thursday
from 7.30pm – 9.30pm at the Anglican Church Hall. The
group take a supper break at half-time where tea, coffee
and biscuits are provided. Dancers are welcome to bring a
plate to share for supper.
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REG POOLE AND OWEN BLUNDELL LIVE ON
STAGE AT WALWA
The Reg Poole, Owen Blundell live on stage Christmas Treat
concert at the Walwa Hall on Saturday the 22nd of December.
The folks who travelled from Tumbarumba, Tooma and
Corryong as well as the Walwa folk who attended the concert
were not disappointed, at the performance of The Gentle Giant
of Country Music Reg Poole and the Snowy Mountains
Yodeller, Owen Blundell. All were amazed and captivated by
their performance on stage.
A great effort by Annie and Charlie Henness to make the night
happen was appreciated by those who saw them. Some even
booked rooms at the hotel and pre paid for their tickets when
they knew they were coming to town. Reg was at one stage
joined on stage by Frankie J Spencer who had the audience in
stitches with his antics.
One of Walwa’s oldest residents Marion Henness enjoyed
singing a few lines of “White Christmas” with Reg on stage.
For something to look forward to, the Boys are thinking of
making it an annual event on their calendar.
Marion Henness and Reg Poole singing White Christmas
Owen Blundell and Reg Poole
Crowd enjoying the music of Owen Blundell and Reg Poole
ARE YOU COVERED?????
Here is a copy from an account received from one of our
residents with the cost of an ambulance ride from Walwa to
Wodonga.
For less than 25 cents a day you and your family can be
protected from the costs of using the ambulance service.
Membership is available to all Victorians and can be paid
annually or quarterly.
Go to website http://www.ambulance.vic.gov.au or call on
1800 64 84 84. If in NSW contact your private health fund.
AMBULANCE VICTORIA
From: A & E -WALWA BUSH NURSING HOSPITAL
To: A & E - WODONGA REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICE
TOTAL AMOUNT (EXCL GST):
GST:
TOTAL INVOICE AMOUNT:
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$4,875.00
$0.00
$4,875.53
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CORRYONG NEIGHBOURHOOD
CENTRE
The CNC is holding a variety of computer
courses on Monday nights from 5:30pm to
9:00pm. Examples of courses are:

Introduction to Email/Outlook
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Simple website design

Using ebay
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Using your smartphone/android

Introduction to Quickbooks
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Developing skills
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And many more
Is there a program on your computer that
you would like to learn how to use?
Give the CNC a call on 02 6076 2176 or
email on admin@corryongns.org
Hello from Wendy Wilson, Suzie Vinge, Rhonda Stuart and Crissy
Yaya Sisters Diet
Breakfast
1 grapefruit
1 slice whole wheat toast
1 cup skim milk
Lunch
1 small portion lean, steamed chicken
1 cup spinach
1 cup herbal tea
1 Tim Tam
Afternoon Tea
The rest of the Tim Tams
1 tub of Hagen-Daaz ice cream with chocolate
chips
Dinner
4 glasses of wine (red or white)
2 loaves garlic bread
1 family size supreme pizza
3 Snickers Bars
Late Night Snack
1 whole Sarah Lee cheesecake (eaten directly
from the freezer)
Remember:
Stressed spelled backward is desserts.
Handle every stressful situation like a dog.
Pee on it and walk away
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60th Wedding Anniversary
Celebrations in Walwa
Don and Anne Cook were married at St Lukes Church of
England, Wodonga, on 17 January 1953 and on Saturday 19
January 2013, family and friends gathered at the Walwa
Community Centre to celebrate their 60th anniversary.
Everyone enjoyed lots of chatting over a bountiful afternoon
tea provided by the WBNC auxiliary and a special cake made
by Suzanne McKimmie.
Don was born in 1931 at Walwa in the front room of the house
that is currently Noel Johnsons house. This served as the
Walwa Hospital with a visiting Doctor and District Nurse. He
went to Walwa Primary School by horse then push bike before
going to Wangaratta Technical College. He returned home to
work on the family dairy farm and met (his ‘doom’ according
to Anne) Anne at a local dance.
Andrew Perkins enjoying a
bountiful afternoon tea
Anne & Don cutting the cake
Anne Harvey was in 1933 at the New Plymouth Hospital, New
Zealand and moved to Australia with her parents and brother in
1949. Her father Ben Harvey was originally Manager of the
Walwa Butter Factory and then Manager of Selsey Station,
Anne chatting to friends
Anne & Don’s wedding 1953
Cudgewa. Anne found life in Walwa not to her liking and
moved to Melbourne to study and work. However after
returning home to help run the Selsey Station household while
her mother returned to visit family in England, she met Don
and has been here ever since. Obviously life in Walwa had
something to offer after all!
They became very involved with the community and enjoyed
going to local dances, playing tennis and attending the open air They had four daughters Elizabeth, Patrea, Linda and Robyn
pictures.
and are now the proud grandparents of nine grandchildren and
two great grandchildren.
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DECKCHAIRS ON THE GREEN
The evening of Saturday 9th Feb saw the threatening weather
clear and more than 200 people gather at the beautifully treed
Walwa Golf Club lawns for the 9th annual Deckchairs on the
Green open air movie night.
The movie this year was a real crowd pleaser-immediately after
the showing of the award winning film The Sapphires attendees broke into spontaneous applause in appreciation of
the screening. The movie was packed with music from the 60's
and had many reminiscing on the songs and artists of the time.
BBQ dinner and the bar of the golf club was doing brisk
trade.
Event organiser Gayl Sullivan said the night was a very
welcome social get together for many as the weather cooled
and fears of fire were put aside for the night. "We are
particularly thankful to the members of the Rotary Club
Belvoir Wodonga again in not only supporting our event, but in
generously donating the proceeds of their food sales to the
Walwa Bush Nursing Centre," said Gayl. "I would also like to
thank the many locals who again contributed in their own way
The evening kicked off with live music from local band
to bring this event to our community". Excellent coffee was
Narrangatook who entertained those arriving while members of provided by Helen Marshall’s mobile coffee van with Helen
the Rotary Club Belvoir Wodonga cooked up an excellent
and students Olivia and Mia providing home made treats.
Community arriving and reserving their positions.
Olivia & Mia on
coffee machine
Time to tuck in
Joy and Margaret prepare the food stand
Belvoir Wodonga
Rotary guys setting
up their equipment
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Ms Hunt also has petrol available — at
all times for some. She is happy to get
out of bed to fill the vehicles of the
district’s emergency services.
Word has also got around the
motorcycle fraternity. In 2011, 100
motorcyclists on their way to the Phillip
Island MotoGP told Ms Hunt they
would tell all their friends about the
store. And last year, 300 turned up.
David Hall, Walwa’s veterinarian for 22
years with his office across the road,
said Ms Hunt was one of the best things
that had happened to the town.
“She works hard, she’s got a lot of
energy about her. That’s the main thing
and look at the number of people she
employs,” he said. “I don’t shop
anywhere else.”
Sarah Hamilton says her boss can, “pretty much get anything”.
SECRET OUT ON SARAH’S PLACE
By Tammy Mills
Photo by Matthew Smithwick
(Article compliments of the Border Morning Mail
Employee Sarah Hamilton said Ms Hunt
sourced produce locally but travelled to
Corryong or Albury-Wodonga for bits
and pieces like first-aid kits. She said some had even done
their Christmas shopping at the store after Ms Hunt
compiled a locals’ wish-list.
“She can pretty much get anything,” Ms Hamilton said. She said
many older people who had retired to town from farms, came in
just to chat.
THE hamburgers have Tasmanians hooked and city-slickers say Ms Hunt plans to extend a back room and turn it into a “secret
the coffee is the state’s best. Not bad for the little town of something special”. And she will expand the store’s antique
Walwa.
display.
Albury’s Joyce Hunt gave up her 25-year cafeteria gig at the Most of all, she wants a place where people meet, relax, drink
Albury Base Hospital to pursue her dream of a job making coffee and eat cake. “This isn’t a yuppy town. It’s a country
muffins, coffee and plain and date scones.
town, that’s what we’re taking it back to be, a country general
store,” Ms Hunt said.
She walked into the Walwa General Store three years ago and
was enchanted. “I just loved the feel of it
from the day I walked into it and thought it
had potential and I could put all of my
wares in it,” Ms Hunt said. “That’s when I
took voluntary redundancy and knew I
would come here and wait to get this
shop.”
She took charge of the store 18 months ago
and she became the owner last month. “The
dream’s come true, it surely has,” she said.
Ms Hunt selected coffee beans from a
Byron Bay family-owned company
Zentveld’s.
She and her female-only staff experimented
until they got the homemade patties for the
burgers just right. The care has paid off.
Melbourne friends of locals say it’s the best
coffee they’ve had and a Tasmanian couple
went out of their way to stop in because
friends had let them in on the hamburger
secret.
Walwa store owner Joyce Hunt, second from left with employees
Robyne McDonald Sarah Hamilton and Anne-Marie Hoodless.
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WALWA PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWS
Memories of Policeman Steve
Steve is the best policeman ever. I
remember when he came to our
camp; he was the funniest kid there.
When we left the pedal boats, we
had our drink bottles filled up to the
top. So did Steve. I told him I
wouldn’t pour the water bottle all
over him, but I did!
Tahlya
Steve was a cheeky but great bloke.
At Billabong Ranch he showed us
how much a good man he was. He pushed me around in a wheelchair. Tom
I remember when Steve brought the police car, we got to get inside, and we
pretended to be arrested. Elsie
When Steve came to school he let us go in his police car. He was a nice
Policeman. Talisha
Steve was so much fun. He was nice. He was a policeman. He went to Billabong
Ranch and played water fights. I remember him as a good, good man. Skye
Steve was a VERY good man. He took care of me a lot at Billabong Ranch in
Echuca. He was only in Walwa for 8 months. When he came to the school in the middle of last year, Steve showed us his police
car. The last time I saw him we were in Strathmerton about 20km away from Nathalia. In Nathalia, Steve organised for us to
watch a video on the Barmah Forest. He will be remembered forever. Jaiden
Steve was very cheeky at camp and was also good at archery. He was a good policeman and saved lots of people. Ethan
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Steve was born in Rochester on the 7th of May, 1959
and grew up in Elmore as a child and teenager.
He attended Primary School at Elmore and attended
White Hills Technical School in Bendigo.
Steve first gained employment at Bendigo Target
before entering the Australian Army for 3 years.
He then commenced as a trainee with the Victoria
Police Force where he worked in Bendigo, surrounding
areas before going to Eildon.
WHY IS IT GREAT TO BE AN AUSTRALIAN AND country. We have the right to speak our minds, help our
neighbours, and to volunteer. We watch the news and see that
LIVE IN AUSTRALIA??
Bryan Corrigan, “Old Rennylea”, Wymah
AUSTRALIA DAY AMBASSADOR
happening today, so as a community we still show the resilience
of Albert Facey.
For the young people today in Australia, there are many different
challenges facing them, different to those in the WA wheat belt
when Albert Facey was a young man (early 20th C). The
challenges are also different to my generation. But the
opportunities still exist so seize the moment! Hard work,
resilience and the desire to achieve are possible.
From my own experience of life, many things I have touched
upon have happened to me. I had a dream that one day I might be
a seedstock breeder. I still wonder at the journey, and am very
humbled at the success.
But the real privilege has been to get to know people all over
Australia and follow their achievements and their difficulties. It is
also a privilege to be able to employ good people, and marvel at
how they develop and how good they are at what they do. In our
lives, be passionate, and have integrity and enjoy what you do.
While it is great to be an Australian, the huge problem is middle
class welfare and looking for subsidies in our everyday lives. We
have all become conditioned to it, and it is our greatest threat. It
takes away our resilience, self help and creates bigger
government. I think it is the biggest threat to the wonderful
lifestyle we are able to enjoy.
One of my favourite books has always been, “A Fortunate Life”
by Albert Facey. By all accounts, if you read this book now, you
can’t help but think what a hard life he had, the man returned
from the First World War, married and had six children and went
farming.
By our standards, a very simple life. But one can only admire his
courage under adversity and constant acceptance of his lot. In his
simple and difficult life he found contentment and happiness. The
contrast between then and now is that he always kept going,
without any government help. I sometimes think we have lost that
resilience and self help which was so evident with our forebears. I
hope not.
In Dorothea McKellars’s verse “I love a Sunburnt Country, a land
of sweeping plains, of ragged mountain ranges, of droughts and
flooding rains”. So nothing has changed.
I glanced at the news last night, very hot with bushfires in the
south, and floods in north eastern Queensland. The country that
we have been fortunate enough to be born into or migrate to, is so
vast that these events occur simultaneously. As a rural community
we face these situations more often than we would like, but like
Albert Facey, it gives us the privilege of being resilient.
But the most amazing thing is the privilege to be free in this great Thank you Vyner for the invitation, and to the audience for
listening.
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JINGELLIC JUNIORS START YEAR WITH A
WIN
Cooler temperatures were welcomed with the return to the home
and away series of cricket resuming last weekend. Jingellic
hosted Corryong in their first game of 2013 with Jingellic
winning the toss and electing to field. Corryong protected their
wickets well with the home team finding it hard to dislodge the
batsmen. The first wicket did not fall until the 18th over when
Lachie Whiteley bowled the facing batsman to have the visitors 1
-62. Lachie ended 1-6. In the 21st over Sasha Newnham took a
sharp, agile catch off Curtis Stephens' bowling. Three balls later
a run-out saw the 3rd wicket fall. Curtis finished 1-4 off three
including a wicket maiden. Corryong 3-72. Jingellic's consistent
fielding continued in the next with a second run-out.
Cooper Daly's accurate bowling brought results in his third over
with two wickets falling to see him end 2-9. The first came when
Connor Newnham took a strong catch behind stumps. The
visitors had a total of 6-85 off their 25 overs. Jingellic's bowling
was not at its best and gives the team a focus at this week's
training.
Georgie Spiden and Cooper opened the home team batting with
Georgie losing her wicket in the first over. Andrew Jenkins and
Cooper then built an 11 run second wicket partnership before
Andrew's dismissal on 4. Curtis Stephens then joined Cooper in
the middle where the two showed great maturity on their way to
a 56 run stand. Both players worked the singles effectively with
excellent running between wickets. In the 19th over Curtis was
dismissed on 22 with Jingellic 3-68. Cooper went on to a welldeserved retiring score of 25. The next four wickets fell with no
addition to the score. Jingellic 8-74. Caitlan Klippel supported
Connor in a 7 run 9th wicket stand before retiring to bring Luke
Wood in to face the last overs. Connor hit the winning runs in the
last over in a well-judged display of batting. Connor hit a quick 9
while Luke added 7 to the score, including a cracking boundary,
before dismissal to end the innings in the 25th 10-91.
Jingellic's seniors batted first with Connor Newnham top scoring
on 14 and Jesse Ash hitting 11 for a team total of 10-65 in the
26th. In reply Corryong hit the required runs in the 15th with
Craig Blumeris taking 2-20 and Curtis Stephens 1-15.
All eyes on the ball as Tumbarumba Tigers Captain Curtis Stephens bats his way to the day's top score.
TUMBARUMBA TIGERS ROAR INTO 2013 runs. Andrew Jenkins and Stephen Hoffman both added singles
Last Sunday players selected for the Tumbarumba District
Junior Cricket Association U14 team travelled to Culcairn to
play against Corowa in a 40/40 game. The 12 man squad
represented the region with excellent sportsmanship and great
attitude. In this competition format once batsmen achieve 30
runs they retire and can continue their innings after all other
batsmen have played. Corowa sent Tigers into bat. Captain
Curtis Stephens opened the batting with Tyron Casey. After
seeing out the first few fiery overs Tyron lost his wicket on 3 to
see Tigers 1-17. Sam Hill and Connor Newnham each added 3
to the score before their dismissals. Tigers 3-45 in the 14th.
Cooper Daly joined Curtis in the middle to build a valuable 4th
wicket partnership with the two batsmen playing confidently
with their shot placement causing the fielding team a good deal
of frustration. Curtis played a controlled innings scoring singles
and twos freely before retiring on 30. Vice captain Daniel Bond
hit 4 before going out with the total now 4-64. Cooper
continued to show steady application as he partnered Alex
Crelley in a 26 run 5th wicket stand. Alex demonstrated marked
improvement as he batted strongly through 7 overs to score 14
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before dismissal while Cooper batted on to retire on 30. Tigers
7-102. The remaining three batsmen - Jake Mills, Nick Bennetts
and Jake Hill were unable to open their accounts before going
out. With Tigers 10-107 Curtis and Cooper returned to the
crease and built a second solid last wicket partnership of 32
runs. Both players achieved career best innings before Cooper
went out on 40 in the 37th over with Curtis not out on 45.
Tigers 11-139.With the day and the competition heating up
Tigers took to the field where opening bowler Tyron Casey
brought an early wicket off his 6th delivery to have Corowa 12. In the 7th with Cooper bowling consistent line and length
Daniel took a strong catch for the second dismissal.
Alex saw success in his first over when Daniel proved reliable
in the field taking a great catch to dismiss the number 4
batsman. Corowa 3-27 at the 8th. Corowa then sought to
consolidate their batting with no further loss of wicket for 11
overs. In his second over Jake Hill took a wicket when Curtis
held a sharp chance fielding in close. Tyron returned to the
attack and again seized the advantage for his team as the
batsmen struggled against his accuracy. In an eventful over
Tyron bowled two batsmen with a run-out as well that was the
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direct result of some excellent fielding by Stephen Hoffman.
Corowa 7-79 in the 21st. In the 27th Daniel brought the next
breakthrough when he bowled his opponent to have the batting
team 8-101. Despite the heat Tigers stayed cool in the field
gaining momentum as a result of their bowlers' accuracy.
Cooper maintained the pressure with a wicket maiden in the
next over as he dislodged middle stump. Daniel bowled with
similar effect and outcome to take the 10th wicket with the total
on 105 in the 31st. Corowa's sole retired batsman returned to
the middle but was soon dismissed as Cooper fittingly closed
out the innings with no addition to the score. Tigers showed real
tenacity with the senior players being well-supported by several
much younger, enthusiastic team mates. Cooper ended with 319 off 8 while Tyron had 3-18 off 6 including a maiden, Daniel
took 2-21 off 6 with Alex 1-11 off 3 and Jake Hill 1-8 off 2.
Wicket keepers for the match were Connor and Andrew who
both
acquitted
themselves
well.
Coach Craig Stephens thanked the parents for their commitment
and said that it was a pleasure to coach this group of players.
Tigers earned this victory and showed tremendous resolve to do
so, being worthy ambassadors for their district.
U14 rep team: Back row: L to R: Daniel Bond, Sam Hill, Connor Newnham, Alex Crelley, Curtis Stephens, Andrew Jenkins, Jake Mi lls,
Tyron Casey Front row: L to R: Jake Hill, Cooper Daly, Stephens Hoffman, Nick Bennetts.
JINGELLIC JACKALS PLAY HOST
Jingellic hosted their last home game for the season against
Tooma. The home team won the toss and elected to
bat. Andrew Jenkins and Curtis Stephens opened the batting
and saw out the first four overs before Andrew lost his wicket
with the score 1-13. Jaiden Detering spent a few overs in the
middle before being dismissed to bring Lachie Whiteley to the
crease. The pair upped the scoring rate with a 3rd wicket stand
of23 runs off three overs before Lachie went out on 11.
Jingellic 3-40. Curtis and Jett Blumeris were running well
between wickets until Curtis' retirement on 26.
James Whiteley then lost his wicket and was soon followed by
Jett after he'd hit a single. Jingellic 6-56 at the 18th. Caitlan
Klippel hit a single before she was dismissed to bring Max
Houston and Connor Newnham together for a valuable 21 run
8th wicket partnership. Max hit 3 runs in a support role for
Connor as he hit out strongly to score a quick 22 runs, guiding
his team to a defendable total of 86 runs.In reply Tooma began
steadily. Jett bowled a tidy maiden.
Georgie Spiden's
consistency was rewarded with her first ever wicket after
Lachie took a solid catch off her first over to see her end 1-2.
In the next over Cooper Daly showed great agility to take a
sharp caught and bowled chance. Curtis held a catch fielding
close in at mid wicket off Lachie's bowling to give him 1-12.
Tooma 3-21. Connor maintained his accuracy to dismiss the
4th batsmen with no addition to the total. Connor ended with
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1-5. Tooma then steadied until Sasha Newnham took a strong
catch off Andrew Jenkins' bowling. Andrew finished with 14. In the 17th Andrew showed excellent reflexes to take a
catch off Curtis' second over. Next over Cooper claimed
another wicket as he bowled a wicket maiden when Connor
held a catch. Cooper finished with 2-3 off three. Tooma 749. Connor again proved reliable in the field when he took a
catch off Max's second to give him 1-6. Tooma continued the
run chase but were hampered when Lachie snatched a catch off
Luke Wood's second. Luke ended 1-7 and Tooma were 9-56.
The innings closed when Curtis took an agile caught and
bowled for the 10th wicket with the total on 64. Curtis finished
with 2-9. Jingellic's fielding was generally much-improved as
players held catches and both wicket keepers, Connor and
Andrew, performed strongly.The seniors' game looked like it
might be threatened by rain with Tooma sending Jingellic into
bat.
Jesse Ash and Jarrod Daly opened the batting with Roy Hall
the only player to make double figures with a good knock of
30. Jingellic all out for 58. Chris Detering opened the bowling
with a wicket, following that up with a great catch off Zach
Klippel's bowling in the next over. In the 3rd Alex Daly took a
catch off Jarrod's. The fourth wicket fell in the 4th when Alex
held another catch off Jim Dryden as Jingellic shared the overs
around. A run-out in the 10th came before Tooma succeeded in
chasing down the runs to take the points.
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HEATWAVES
A heatwave is an extended period of abnormally and
uncomfortably hot and unusually humid weather. During the 20th
century, heatwaves have caused more deaths in Australia than
any other natural hazard.
With global warming resulting in rising temperatures and
common extreme weather circumstances, summer heatwave have
become a part of life in Australia.
It is important that we prepare for heatwaves to ensure that we
stay safe and well during these times.
SURVIVING THE HEAT
A heat stroke occurs when the body temperature rises causing the
natural cooling system in our body to kick in. If this process can’t
get rid of the heat fast enough it will fail causing the vital body
organs to heat up and eventually stop working, resulting in even
more debilitating conditions or death.
What can be done to prevent overheating:
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Drink plenty of water. Don’t drink alcohol
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Keep a wet cloth to wet your face. This simulates sweat
and cools the body
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Keep the back of your neck cool
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Don’t wait until you are overheated to get cool
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Limit the time outside especially in direct sunlight
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Check on friends and neighbours and remind others to
check on you
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Check the local news and forecast daily for weather and
safety updates
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Don’t cook with the stove or oven. Eat cool foods
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Wear clothes that are loose, lightweight and light-coloured
and a wide brimmed hat
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Take a cool shower
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Go out early in the morning or late in the evening.
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Seek medical advice if necessary.
What are signs that you are getting overheated:
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cramps
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dizziness
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fainting
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headaches
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heavy sweating
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increased heart rate
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nausea
Who is most at risk:
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elderly people,
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babies and young children,
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people with serious mental health problems,
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people on certain medications,
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people with serious chronic conditions (particularly
breathing or heart problems),
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people who already have a high temperature
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people with mobility problems
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people who misuse alcohol or take illicit drugs
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people who are physically active, such as manual workers
and sportspeople
Remember that pets can be particularly vulnerable to the heat.
Make sure they have shade and plenty of cool water to last the
day.
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WEDDINGS
MELISSA AND CHRISTOPHER DRAGO
The marriage celebration of Melissa
Murray of “Narooma”, Jingellic and
Christopher Drago of Sunbury,
Victoria, was held on the 6th of
January, 2013 at 5pm at “The Stones”
of the Yarra Valley at Coldstream, and
was celebrated before family and
friends.
The marriage was blessed by Father
Peter Matheson, at the Chapel on The
Stones and reception followed
afterwards on The Stones. The
newlyweds honeymooned in New
Zealand for a fortnight.
The young couple have made their
home at Mentone, Victoria. Melissa is
the only daughter of Rosemary and
Barry Murray and Chris, the son of
Pauline and John Drago.
ANDREW AND EMMA RICHMOND
On the 1st December 2012, friends and family gathered at the
couples Lankeys Creek property "Lightfield", to celebrate
the marriage of Andrew and Emma.
The wedding was country themed non traditional and relaxed.
Guests were asked to come in hats and boots, and the ceremony
was laid out with straw and hay amongst the garden. The bride
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arrived by horseback, with cowboy boots underneath her dress.
The day was perfect with the weather easing off to allow for a
good afternoon.
The couple will settle on their farm, honeymooning later in the
year
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BORDER WALWA
FOOTBALL & NETBALL CLUB
ODE TO JANUARY
‘Twas the month after Christmas and all through the house,
Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse.
The cookies I’d nibbled, the eggnog I’d taste,
All the holiday parties had gone to my waist.
When I got on the scales there arose such a number!
When I walked to the store (less a walk than a lumber).
I’d remember the marvellous meals I’d prepared.
The gravies and sauces and beef nicely rare,
The wine and the rum balls, the bread and the cheese,
And the way I’d never said, ‘No thank you, please.
Netball Pre-Season & Tryouts
Pre-season Training
(Please attend at least 2 training sessions prior to tryouts)
Wednesday 6th Feb 6.30pm – 8.00pm Kelly Park Wodonga
Wednesday 13th Feb 6.30pm – 8.00pm Walwa Football
Ground
As I dressed myself in my husband’s old shirt,
And prepared once again to do battle with dirt,
I said to myself, as I only can,
“You can’t spend a winter disguised as a man!”
So- away with the last of the sour cream dip,
Get rid of the fruitcake, every cracker and chip.
Every bit of food that I like must be banished,
‘Till all the additional kilos have vanished.
Wednesday 20 Feb 6.30pm – 8.00pm Kelly Park Wodonga
th
Wednesday 27th Feb 6.30pm – 8.00pm Walwa Football
Ground
Tryouts
Wednesday 6th March 6.30pm – 8.00pm Kelly Park Wodonga
I won’t have a cookie - not even a lick,
I’ll want only to chew on a long celery stick.
I won’t have hot biscuits, or corn bread, or pie,
I’ll munch on a carrot and quietly cry,
I’m hungry, I’m lonesome, and life is a bore,
But isn’t that what January is for?
Unable to giggle, no longer a riot,
Happy New Year to all, and to all a good diet!
Wednesday 13 March 6.30pm – 8.00pm Walwa Football
Ground
th
If you are interested in playing and cannot attend any of the
above sessions, please contact me so I can keep you on the list!
Note – Season Training to commence Wednesday 20th
March.
PHYLLIS GADD IS TURNING 95
***Times, Location & Details TBA to ensure minimal
travel for players***
A celebration of Phyllis Gadd’s 95th birthday will be held at
Granya on Saturday 2nd March from midday onwards.
Contact:
Katy Maras (A & B Grade Coach)
PH: 0408 560 519 or 0408 362 851
FAX: 0260 229 599
Post: PO Box 63 Chiltern VIC 3683
Email: marask@arcreo.com.au
Any family and friends are most welcome and should contact
Raeleen McKenzie (nee GADD) on 02 6072 9535 for more
details re venue etc Raelene needs to know numbers for
catering purposes.
Please note that this is optional for Under 14’s & Under 11’s
– Training dates to be confirmed with coaches at a later date.
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NINE LETTER PUZZLE
Here is an easy nine letter
puzzle.
See how many words you can
make using at least 4 letters.
Use the middle letter in every
word.
Only use each letter once.
Have fun!
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Jack Hallinan and Vyner Smithwick Australia Day
THANK YOU
Big thank you to Betty
Hallinan, Mary Connors,
Elma van de Hoef, Neva
Taylor and Karlee McHarg
for helping with the
folding of Walwa World in December.
Your local Credit Union located at the Walwa Bush Nursing Centre
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays 2pm-5pm
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BRIDGE THE RIVER ARTS
Bridge the River Arts group has completed another successful year in promoting the arts in the
Upper Murray.
November 2011 saw the launch of “Snowy Mountains and the Great River Road” exhibition as
part of the Weekend Of Wonders Festival. As a committee we saw the culmination of many
months of hard work come together in an extraordinarily successful event. It was a steep learning
curve for many of us, and we had hoped to make this the first of many such events in the coming years.
We started 2012 with “Deckchairs on the Green”, outdoor film night in February. Local music group “Narangatook” played
to an appreciative audience prior to the screening of “Red Dog”. Attendance numbers were down but our group raised funds
from the gate takings to offset some of our annual outgoings.
“Narangatook” were successful in applying for a grant from the Ruth Whyte Bequest (administered by Charles Sturt
University) to keep Australian folk music alive for our younger community members. The group will play to 5 primary
schools encouraging bush dancing and music participation.
In May 2012 we saw the official launch of Studio C546 in Main St Walwa. The opening followed much work done by
members who wanted to establish a venue for
presentation of their work and provide a possible artist’s
workspace. The studio is now full of paintings,
photography, craft and other work and is manned by
volunteers (closed over the winter months). Presently
Studio C546 is surviving by the generous financial
support of some of its members. Operating the gallery
comes with many challenges and we have yet to trade
for a full financial year to test its viability.
Barbara Pritchard also finalised an FRRR grant - the
“Connection to the Land” project by arranging for
Walwa Primary School children to participate with
indigenous artist and stone carver, Chris Thorne, as he
explained his design for his etching on the large rock
sourced for the project. The rock has yet to be moved to
its final resting place at the Bush Nursing Centre.
Lastly I would like to thank all those members who have
put in a lot of time and effort in order to make the group the success that it is.
Gayl Sullivan
TEST YOUR SKILL
76=24
Correct this equation so that it makes
sense by moving the four digits
around.
You can’t introduce any new signs,
you have an equal sign and that’s it.
Imagine that the four digits are
written on four slips of paper.
Move them about in any way and
make the equation make sense.
(Answer in March edition of Walwa
World or ask a Walwa PS student)
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200 WORD CREATIVE WRITING
COMPETITION JUDGED BY WILLIAM
MCINNESS
We are excited to announce that the Corryong Neighbourhood
Centre has generously donated the prize money for our 200
Words creative writing competition. Thanks to Sara Jenkins and
the CNC, $100 is up for grabs for the wordsmith from our
readership whose 200 word micro-story captures our judge’s
imagination.
We understand that our time frame was a little short considering
that the school holidays were hot and busy and so our editor has
extended the deadline to April 1st, 2013. We encourage all of
you to have a go! Put pen to paper or finger to keyboard and
dash out a story. The challenge is to tell an engaging story in
exactly 200 words. Subject matter can be anything from your
imagination, names and places can be altered to protect the
innocent – just have a bit of fun!
Janice Newnham who has submitted two pieces, has this advice:
“It is something you have to create in reverse – you have to
know the ending before you start and you have to make every
word count.”
The Drummond children have collaborated to create a fantasy
story which we publish with great delight – enjoy!! Rahni
Houston also has created a great story.
Irene Palmer has tracked down the judge and it is a flamboyant
personality who already has several of books in print, no other
than William McInness!!!
SOME ENTRIES IN WRITING COMPETITION
The Drover’s Son
Bryce was the Drover’s son, living in the country. It was a hot
summer morning and it was the first day without his father. It
was hard for him with his father away because he had to look
out for his younger brother, sister and mother. There was no
one of his age to play with. Bryce was twelve. He had only one
friend, Scruffy, his kelpie. Scruffy arrived on his twelfth
birthday, but his father had taken Scruffy droving. He cried for
days when his father told him he was taking Scruffy. On the
drove, Scruffy, who wasn’t properly trained and was still a
young pup, did not understand that chasing sheep was a bad
thing. He was given so many warnings from the farmers; they
all threatened to kill Scruffy. But one day, Scruffy took it one
step too far and got shot by one of the farmers. When the
drover found out he was heart broken. He did not know how he
was going to tell Bryce. When he got home the Drover finally
gathered up enough strength to tell Bryce. Bryce thought he
would never forgive his dad after that, but after a while, he did.
Sasha Newnham Age 12
There once was a girl and her name was May, May was hard
working and every time she would finish doing something she
got $5. So she went to her friend’s house April. April was
different to May she was messy and didn’t help with anything.
So when May got to April’s house she noticed how messy her
room was so she cleaned the washing- $5- she made the bed$10- then she folded her clothes- $15- she also cleaned her
fishes’ tank- $20-she fixed up her junk on top of her draws-$25
- She dusted-$30-she made the bed for herself -$35- She
vacuumed, all together that was $40 after May finished she was
very tired but pleased with herself then she asked for her money
but April didn’t want to give it to her May kept on asking but
April said no she liked it messy. So May dirtied the washing,
messied the bed, unfolded the clothes, dirtied and slimed the
fish tank, messed up the junk on the draw, put dirt where she
dusted put her bed away and then put dust and mud on the
floor. Then she said to April “now you owe me $80”.
Rahni Houston, 11
Isabelle and One-eye:
There once was a girl named Isabelle, she was six years old and she
was a princess.
One unfortunate day she was stolen by a witch who had a wrinkly face
with a long and pointy nose. The witch locked Isabelle in a tall, grey
tower.
Isabelle felt sad and lonely. Her room was really, really dark
and dusty and there were spider webs in every corner. The
witch also gave Isabelle all the revolting jobs, like pulling off
the tails of white mice and crushing up dried frogs legs.
Isabelle’s luck changed the day that One-eye, the one eyed
giant monster, came strolling past and she called out for help.
The giant was a friendly and generous creature. His skin was light
green with dark green spots, his hair was bright purple and his one eye
was sky blue. He was happy to let Isabelle ride on his shoulder while
they looked for a good spot for a picnic.
They found a pretty circle of flowers growing in a meadow and
One-eye lay out a large picnic blanket. As soon as the pair had
sat down Isabelle picked a bunch of flowers and they floated
back to her home.
Story by Elsie aged 7, Ada aged 6 and Mac Drummond aged 4.
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THE 86TH ANNUAL JINGELLIC SHOW
SUNDAY 24TH MARCH, 2012
With 2 day SHOW JUMPING
Starting; Saturday23rd March,2012
At Jingellic Show Grounds
Events which also start Saturday are;
Feature Pack Horse Race & Stockman’s Challenge
50yrs of Registered Murray Greys Competition
4PM JUNIOR JUDGING COMPETITION
JUNIOR HANDLERS & LED STEER JUDGING
6pm To 8pm SHEEP TEAM PENNING
7PM BBQ DINNER & LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
8PM PRAIRIE OYSTERS COUNTRY ROCK BAND
ADMISSION;
SAT NIGHT ENTRY & INCLUDING SUNDAY; ADULT
$15.00
SUNDAY ENTRY; FAMILY $20.00 SINGLE ADULT $10.00
PENSIONER/CONCESSION $ 5.00
CHILDREN 6-16 YRS $ 2.00
CHILDREN UNDER 6 FREE
NOTE; PAVILION ENTRIES NEED TO BE IN BY 8.30am
SUNDAY!
LOTS OF FUN ATTRACTIONS FOR YOUR
ENTERTAINMENT SO SEE YOU THERE!
PRESIDENT; Ace Coughlan Ph 02-60371382
Mob; 0427-371382
Email; cogo2@activ8.net.au
SECRETARY; Liz McLellan Ph 02-60376213
Mob; 0408-376213
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