WALWA WORLD Free - Donations Accepted A free monthly Walwa-Jingellic community newsletter covering the Upper Murray from Lankeys Creek to to Burrowye and from Ournie to Talmalmo February 2018 RON VALE WALKER

Many people in our had become “Dora’s Angels” community will remember the and found themselves on the day Mr Ron Walker came to front page of the Herald Sun. town. The Walwa Bush Nursing Hospital, was a 10 I was Director of Nursing at bed inpatient facility back in the time, and was woken at 4 those days, and had struggled am by a call from John for years to make ends meet. Blackman of 3AW radio As a private hospital, it station, asking what I thought received no government funding at all, and was dependent on of the front page of the admitting patients with private health insurance for income. Sadly, newspaper. This call was as farming got tougher, many families dropped their private health closely followed by a call from the nurse on night duty saying insurance and this impacted dramatically on the hospital. “you’d better get in here, something’s going on”. On arrival to the BNH, I found a satellite dish set up in the grounds, press cars and The Board of Management at the time had worked tirelessly in an trucks arriving continually and choppers landing on the football attempt to save the hospital. Ably lead by David field. Reporters from every TV news and current Hanna, Board members travelled the country (in affairs wide were attempting to gain their own time, and often in their own vehicles), access to the hospital in any way they could. The meeting and lobbying politicians, doing press morning was a whirlwind of interviews, interviews, visiting other health services, photographs and trying to protect Dora from the enlisting assistance wherever possible, often in press that desperately wanted access to her. All the form of pro-bono work from friends and this was also going on whilst we tried to look after relatives, all in a desperate attempt to keep the the other 8 patients admitted at the time. hospital open. We were even the subject of an ABC episode of It was on this day, that Ron Walker came to town. Some people “Australian Story” focussing on the may not be familiar with this giant of a man. He was, amongst likelihood the GPs would leave town if many things, a property developer, the business partner of Mr the hospital closed. Despite all of this Lloyd Williams in the company Hudson Conway which developed incredible work and commitment, the Crown Casino. Mr Walker was also known widely for bringing the assistance we needed was not formula 1 Grand Prix to Melbourne, then becoming the Chairman forthcoming. of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation. He was the Having exhausted every avenue, it was Chairman of Fairfax media, and with extremely heavy hearts that the Board called a meeting to the Liberal Party Treasurer for announce the closure of the hospital. The flow on effect of this 15 years. As well as all of this, was likely to be catastrophic. The doctors felt they would be he was had a strong unable to continue without the assistance of the nurses and the philanthropic nature, so when hospital facility, the closure of a major employer was likely to Mrs Barbara Walker received impact negatively on the local economy, and the subsequent delivery of her copy of the migration of people away from a town that no longer had medical Herald Sun that morning and services, was likely to see the end of Walwa itself. instructed her husband to “get up there and make sure those woman are not disadvantaged” he At the time this was happening, we had a flew to Walwa and made the incredibly generous donation of number of patients still admitted to the hospital. $150,000 to the hospital. The Board knew that whilst this was a One in particular, Mrs Dora Peacock, had made sizable sum, the hospital model was going to continue to cost it very clear that she wanted to live her considerably more than that to stay open and would always remaining days in the Walwa Hospital. She was struggle. In their travels, whilst attempting to save the hospital, the very unwell, and was unlikely to have a have a Board had come across a number of other models of health. great deal of time left. Her family was very Despite the lack of inpatient beds in these other facilities, they worried that the hospital would close before she were making a great difference to the overall health of their had passed away. In order to allay these fears, the nurses of the communities via a range of diverse services. With this in mind, the hospital, in particular Irene Palmer, Jodi Sholz and Sandi Grieve Board made the decision to close the hospital and use Mr Walker’s offered to continue to come to work, without pay, to nurse Dora, donation to start our redevelopment as a Bush Nursing Centre. even after the hospital had closed its doors. As well as the remarkable donation, Mr Walker also gave us Unbeknown to the nurses, there was a journalist in Walwa doing a access to a number of politicians we were previously unable to talk very small story on the closure of our little country hospital. He to. So, this gave us the opportunity to start to have some more heard about the nurses’ decision to work for free to provide the meaningful discussions around what services our community dying wish of treasured patient. Before they knew it, the nurses needed and to start to plan for our future. Cont’d Page 3

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Cont’d from page 1 through the planning and building stages of the new facility, as well as working on the BNC executive, basically doing 3 jobs at Once again we found ourselves on an once! endless round of meetings with politicians and government departments, touring Finally, in early 2006, the building was other health services, talking to other complete. Mr and Mrs Ron Walker flew providers and our community. We were back to Walwa to officially cut the ribbon also very lucky that that all of this and declare the new service open. This coincided with the Upper Murray Health was another remarkable day, attended by and Community Services, Evidence Based past and present community members, Needs Assessment. This extremely politicians, dignitaries and press. Mr valuable document undertaken by the Walker left with the promise to look Corryong Community Liaison Group (of favourably at other health projects we Upper Murray Health and Community may be interested in providing for our Services), was the result of an extensive look at the health needs community. In particular, we discussed of our community, and culminated in a number of evidence based the potential for a partnership between recommendations that we were able to incorporate into our the Barbara Walker Pain Management service and a country service planning. branch in Walwa. To this end, we have kept in touch with the It was obvious however, that the Walkers from time to time and building that had been the home of the they have been ever generous hospital was not at all appropriate for with their time. the provision of the newly planned service. So, once again, we embarked It was only a few weeks ago I on a major project to not only plan and last spoke to Mr Walker over rebuild the facility, but to raise the the phone, when he called to funds to do so. check we were all doing OK. As such, it came as a terrible At the time, the medical practice was located in a premises next shock to all of us to hear of his death in late January to the Vet practice in the middle of town. Although the practice and its doctors had a strong working relationship with the hospital When we heard that the Premier had offered Mr Walker’s family and subsequently the Bush Nursing Centre, it wasn’t a part of the a state funeral we were unsure whether we would be able to be BNC. Some of the work undertaken at the time, included represented at such an event. However, the Premier’s office and succession planning for our then GP, Dr David Hunt who at that Ron’s Personal Assistant made sure we were involved and invited stage had been our GP for 30 years. We knew that in the future he to join the other dignitaries inside St Pauls Cathedral. So, on would be retiring. Rather than leaving him in the difficult Wednesday Feb 7th, a small delegation travelled to Melbourne to position of attempting to sell the medical practice and attract a pay our respects. The funeral was certainly a grand and fitting new GP to town to not only see patients all day, but to try to run a tribute to a man who was clearly an influential, generous and business all night (a near impossible task) the Bush Nursing much loved Victorian. It became obvious that the Walwa Bush Centre took the position of purchasing the medical practice, and Nursing Centre was not the only beneficiary of his generosity, purpose building rooms for the provision of GP services and with many tributes referring to his philanthropic nature. We were pharmacy services on site. The meant in the future, we would be very proud to be present and to hear about the life and work of a able to employ a GP to see patients and do the work GPs do best truly remarkable man. whilst we took on the role of running the business. The staff and Board of the WBNC, past and present are honoured The process of raising the to be a very small part of Ron Walkers huge legacy. funds to rebuild the hospital and add the Sandi Grieve, community centre, gym CEO and medical practice took WBNC some time. In total the project cost slightly over $2 million dollars which was raised through the Commonwealth and State Governments, private philanthropic trusts and our local community and included some of the Walker’s donation. Much of this work, including yet again the need to travel the country side, attending meetings and lobbying government departments was overseen by the then Board Chair Andrew Urquhart.

Much of the successful grant seeking was undertaken by Mr Tony Sullivan, who had been a board member, but stepped into a staff position during the transition of the hospital. Tony also worked in the role of project manager

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MARION HENNESS HAS MOVED TO They lived there for 20 years and then they converted Bill’s honey shed into Marion’s existing house where she lived her last ROMSEY TO LIVE NEXT DOOR TO years in Walwa.

HER DAUGHTER SANDRA Marion lived for her children and made all their clothes and had lots of fun with them making games and their stuffed toys.

Bill had a Holden Van and would take the honey to with the kids in the back with blankets to keep warm and fans in summer. Trips to back then were on a gravel road and they went once a month, it was only a small country town back then.

Marion had decided on a tree change and is sorry to leave Walwa and all the nice people here, but life must go on and the shops are

10 minutes away and the doctors are just around the corner, no more sitting in the car for hours to go shopping.

Marion Henness was born 30th April 1921 and will be 97 this year. She was the eldest resident in Walwa whilst she lived here and has moved to live in a new cottage next door to her daughter Sandra and Mark in Romsey just north east of Melbourne. This is the new dwelling Marion is moving to. It is only a stone's throw away from Sandra's house. What a lovely house with Marion has lived in veranda and beautiful garden and trees. Walwa since 1950 and has seven children; she had We all wish you well Marion and enjoy your new garden with Bill when she was 20 lots of lovely lawns to walk along. years old, Charlie three Marion has 14 grand children and 33 great grandchildren. years later, Annette two Marion is now settled in and enjoying and loving every moment years later, Ronald two in her new location . years later, Stephen and Sandra 11 months apart and then Gary.

They lived in a dairy behind where Sue Martin lives with no running water, no electricity, candles and Tilly Lamps and when it rained the water would go under their beds. Bill carted water home in 44 gallon drums, filled from various creeks.

Because they lived so closed to the Walwa Footy oval the football players said Marion never came to watch the boys play because she had so many nappies to wash and ALL BY HAND, not only nappies, but towels, sheets and all their clothes and she did this for 14 years and eventually she wore her wedding ring down. Bill senior and the children made cement bricks and then build their own house next door to Dave Hall's vacant block on River Road and then when Gary was 6 months old she got her 1st Pope washing machine with the wringer on top of the machine as now they have electricity. Marion with her sons, Bill and Charlie having a good time

(Article prepared by Cecelia de Laurentis)

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2018 JINGELLIC SHOW

Saturday the 24th of March 2018 is set for the 90TH JINGELLIC SHOW and Reunion of Border United FC

A group of generous volunteers is busy coordinating marketing, sponsorship and the activities on the day. Your help, too, is appreciated! Contact us to find out how you can assist!

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APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FROM WALWA COMMUNITY SHOP

Closing Date: Friday 16 March 2018 Email your application to [email protected] or Deliver to the Community Shop on Monday, Wednesday or Friday between 10:30AM & 3:30PM

The Community Shop has funds available for community projects to the value of $400 per project. The Shop’s mission is to improve livability for older people in our community by encouraging meaningful connections and relationships between all ages. We will therefore give first priority to any projects that may be “intergenerational” or may benefit and connect a variety of people within our district: Promoting Healthy Aging for All.

Funds are distributed six monthly. Projects requiring extra funding should state their needs and timeline clearly on their application form and may be considered for two rounds of funding. It is anticipated that successful applicants will have completed their projects within six months of receival of funds. A short summary is to be provided to the Community Shop Committee to ensure that the project is carried out. Our shop is run by community volunteers. It is important not only to inform them of successful applications but also a courtesy to let them know when projects are complete. Applications close on Friday 16 March 2018.

Group seeking funding:

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When will the project be carried out? What is the anticipated completion date?

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REMEMBERING LES pieces. It was so small even a slight spark from the axe would have caught it alight. She reminded him several times it was Sunday and the hospital was not opened. Well he proved her wrong by keeping his hands intact and was able to cut his perfectly sized kindling which burnt in about 30 seconds.

On the 28th April 1943 Les married Phyllis Sheather (known as Tiny) at St Thomas Church of England in . They lived at where they raised three daughters Dorothy, Rosemary and Jeanette.

Les enjoyed playing tennis in the local day and night competitions well into his 50’s and won numerous trophies along the way. He was a very keen gardener having won prizes for his flowers and produce at the local shows. Fishing was another passion landing some very good catches of cod and crays etc. from the canals and . He also trapped rabbits and water rats of which he had a coat made for his wife Tiny.

In 1974 Les and Tiny sold up at Grong Grong, purchased a caravan and hit the road eventually settling at Kyneton and then Barfold for 20 years managing a property. In 1994 they moved to Walwa to live where he continued his passion for gardening and making tomato relish and jams which he was still doing up to 12 months ago.

After 65 years of marriage Tiny passed away on 26th October 18th December 1920 - 19th December 2017 2008. He continued to enjoy the company and outings with the local activities group PAG and the weekly exercises with Yvette Leslie Charles Griffiths, known to most as Les, was born on 18th at the Walwa Bush Nursing Centre. December 1920 at Coolamon. He was born premature weighing only 2 ½ lbs. Les was told that he was so small that his mother Les had a passion for AFL supporting his favourite and only team held him in the palm of her hand and fed him with an eye dropper. the Swans. Les was the 4th child of eight, two of those had died in their infancy. In 2010 he went to see them play at Narrandera where he met the players, got signatures on a hat and a poster printed of them for Les’s parents William (Bill) & Emma lived at . In 1927 his 90th birthday. they moved to Bulloak in the near Grong Grong and Narrandera where they bought a farming property. In later years with the assistance from the Walwa Bush Nursing Centre staff, the Home Care ladies and Meals on Wheels, Les was Late in 1929 the family home burnt down and they lived in a shed able to live the past few years independently at home until just until their new house was built. recently.

Les was educated at the Bulloak Public School and left at age 14 Les is survived by his three daughters, 12 grandchildren, 25 great to help on the family farm after his father died in 1934 age 49yrs. grandchildren and his youngest sister Joyce aged 87 years who Les worked on the family farm for many years before joining the was unable to attend. 21st Light Horse during World War 2. His horse was named Pal. After leaving the Light Horse Les returned to the farm. Les was a hard working, strong minded and passionate man with a very sound mind right up to the end. Now reunited with his He then left the farm and worked as a shearing contractor and had beloved Tiny. the distinction of shearing 200 sheep a day. He also spent time wood carting and contract fencing. The family of Mr Leslie Charles Griffiths (Les) would like to thank everyone for their expressions of Les’s eyesight had deteriorated quite a lot but he still claimed to sympathy, phone calls, visits, cards and attendance at have 20-20 vision. One of the grandchildren whilst visiting helped him collect his firewood. His independence meant he still wanted Les’s funeral. to cut the kindling. He had the axe head in one hand, the smallest Please accept this as our personal thank you piece of wood in the other and proceeded to cut extremely thin

CLOSURE OF METAL MUSTER We are really pleased to announce that the metal collection, to which lots of you have contributed, is finally being collected by Sims Metal recycling. Woody (Marwood Earthmoving) and Barney are using the excavator to scoop up the huge pile of scrap that has dominated the Newnham’s quarry site for the last couple of years. The boys estimate there is about 80 tonnes to be collected so it will be a fabulous fundraiser for the BWFNC to kick off the season. Note that the metal tip is now closed and Crundle and I will be rehabilitating the site. Please do not dump any further scrap - the gates will be locked.

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AUSTRALIA DAY 500 COMPETITION Australia Day 500 Competition was held at the Walwa Golf Course on Saturday 27 January, 2018. The sprinkling of early morning rain created hot and steamy conditions for the golfers and the competition was thirsty work!

The course was in spectacular condition, thanks to Robbie McKimmie’s dedicated grooming and the volunteers who contribute a massive labour input to maintain the facility. Jeanie Blackburn used her excellent organisational skills and mustered the Walwa Golf Club Ladies to create and serve refreshments and a great spread of lunch to the par-cooked golfers.

22 teams competed in a 3-Person Ambrose event. Delaney Emerson was the only junior player which is cause for concern for the future of golf in the Upper Murray. I note that Walwa’s youngest regular golfer is 51!

Despite testing temperatures, high humidity and the usual lost golf balls, everyone enjoyed the event. The winners on the day were: Longest Drive (Ladies): Angie Widderson Longest Drive (Mens): Tim Hayes Nearest the Pin: 6th and 15th: Stuart Gadd 8th and 17th: Leif Kamba 3rd & 12th: Angie Widderson The eventual first placegetters: Rob Cox, Leif Kamba A controversy arose when the announced overall winners on the and Lance Noonan (Photobombed by Bob Mountford) day were later found to have marked their score cards incorrectly and a review was initiated. Subsequently the final standings were adjusted and the actual winners were: Mick Pearce (Allison Pearce hidden), Robert Newnham, Steve First with a combined handicap of 10.16, 65 off the stick Read, Tim Hayes (hidden), Andrew Hallinan, enjoying the and a Nett of 54.84 were a team comprised of Leif refreshments on the patio after 9 holes. Kamba, Lance Noonan and Rob Cox. Second with combined HCP of 14.83, 70 off the stick and a Nett of 55.17 were Paul Bubb, Trevor Johnson and Anne Grayland. Third were Michael Roberts, Martin Smith and Bruce Kilpatrick with a Nett of 56.16

The NAGA award was initially handed to Roger Bramley, Michael Frazer and Marie Cooper. Roger was so distressed by this, particularly when Bags announced that he had already advised Roger’s home club, that he reviewed the score cards and discovered the error. Instead the NAGA’s for the day were Graeme Clyde, Roger Norden and Marie Cooper.

We apologise for the mix up and that the error was not picked up prior to announcement of results at the end of the day. However, reparations will be made and the teams have been notified that prize monies will be adjusted accordingly. Thank you to all the competitors for making the day a fun and successful event for the Walwa Golf Club and thanks to the sponsors for their financial support.

Phil Gadd chipping it up the fairway, Paul Jeffries and Stuart Gadd admiring his deft touch!

Bob Mountford and John Blackburn cruised the course.

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AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS Citizen of the Year 2018 Photos by Robert Hanna This year’s citizen of the year, migrated to Australia at the age of sixteen in 1961. With his parents and seven siblings, he spent six weeks at Bonegilla before starting work on a dairy farm in the Kiewa Valley. After working on another dairy farm near Myrtleford, he moved to Walwa in 1962 where he has since lived. He has worked in this area on various properties, the Walwa tin mine on Pine Mount and the local council. He married here in 1972 and has raised his three children in Walwa, all of whom are here this morning along with one of his sisters. While there is still a strong hint of a Dutch accent, his face and dedication to this community is one of a local. Of course, we are talking about Bill Mosterd. Since Bill arrived in the district he has been contributing to many community activities; some of which include the Walwa Primary School Council, indoor bowels, basketball, Lions and Apex. His involvement has often seen him hold executive positions and devote many hours of community work behind the scenes. Bill is still the president of the Walwa Hall Committee and has been for more than 10 years – managing and maintaining the up-keep of this magnificent building we are in this morning. He has always been on-call to change a gas bottle for the pre-school or fix a leaking toilet. He is a vital member of the local CFA and has been for more than 40 years – holding the position of secretary / treasurer for the past 30 years. In his quiet, diligent and dedicated way, Bill continues to be a vital member of this community and accordingly we congratulate Bill Mosterd as the 2018 Walwa citizen of the year.

Event of the Year 2018 This award goes to the Walwa Primary School. In September the students and staff together with some local volunteers put on an art show, provided afternoon tea then acted the production, Jack Finding Jill. This production was written by the students with assistance from staff and community members. All students played a role in the production. It was a well performed and highly entertaining production. This was the first opportunity students from the Walwa Primary School (of which there are only 12) were able to perform in a public production. Most members of this community witnessed this event; demonstrating the strong sense of community. The community shop helped with the cost and provided many of the costumes. Congratulations to all the students from the Walwa Primary School, members of this community and a particular thank you to the school Principal Leanne Baxter and her fellow teacher, Meredith Haugen.

Certificate of appreciation This person has recently left the district after living here for 20 years. Her generosity and altruism; now greatly missed. Mary Hunt worked quietly and tirelessly for this community She was a strong supporter of the Border Walwa Football and Netball Club, An asset to the CERT team – providing life-saving support with fellow responders, A strong supporter of the Walwa Bush Nursing Centre and the local church, And was a pivotal musician and provider of musical tuition in the broader community.

These are only a few of the many aspects of Mary’s contributions to this community – thank you Mary and we wish you well. Please accept this certificate as a small token of our appreciation.

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Excellence in the workplace 2018 Dr David Hall set up The Walwa Vet Practice 25 years ago. Since then this business has evolved into a hive of activity as one of the largest employers in Walwa. The vet practice continues to expand providing 24hr/day, 7- days a week service covering an area from Tallangatta to Tumbarumba and Bellbridge to Tom Groggin. Providing on-site expertise in all aspects of animal health as well as facilities at Walwa for small and large animal care. This practice also reaches into the Northern Territory where they run the Barkley Veterinary Practice based at Tennant Creek. This supports an incredible area larger than the size of Victoria. The vet practice provides an industry leading standard with a current team of 5 full time vets, up to 20-part time vets, a practice manager and several assistants. David and fellow vets have been a mentor to many vet graduates, providing a firm foundation in the large and small animal industries. The practice maintains close links with universities having had vet students from every Veterinary University within Australia. Currently they are hosting a Vet student from Western Australia. Welcome Jess who is here with us this morning. Next month the practice will host a student from America. What a way to put Walwa on the map and provided valuable experience to countless students during their studies. Assistance is always available at any time of the day, any day of the week and greatly appreciated from all areas of the extended community. Accordingly, Dr David Hall and his hard-working team absolutely deserve Walwa’s 2018 award for Excellence in the Workplace.

Neil Soullier OAM was the Australia Day Ambassador. He is He became very popular after this "tortoise and hare" feat, so CEO of The Victorian Police Blue Ribbon Foundation. He spoke much so that in Colac, Victoria, the Cliff Young Australian Six- about setting up memorials for Police killed on the job. Their Day Race was established that same year. In 1984 he was awarded website is www.remember.org.au the Medal of the Order of Australia "for long distance running".

Amongst other things, Neil spoke about Colac's Dairy farmer Cliff In 1997 at age 76, he made an attempt to beat Ron Grant's around Young who won the Sydney to Melbourne marathon by running Australia record and completed 6,520 kilometres of the 16,000- through the night. He also spoke about the importance of kilometre run, but he had to pull out because his only crew community Hospitals. member became ill. In 2000 he achieved a world age record in a six-day race in Victoria. Albert Ernest Clifford "Cliff" Young, OAM (8 February 1922 - 2 November 2003) was an Australian potato farmer and athlete from Young was a vegetarian from 1973 until his death. He lived in the Beech Forest, Victoria, best known for his unexpected win of the family home with his mother and brother Sid. Young had inaugural Sydney to Melbourne Ultramarathon in 1983 at 61 years remained single throughout his life, but after the 1983 race, at 62 of age. years of age, he married 23-year-old Mary Howell, 39 years his junior. The race sponsor, Westfield, hosted the wedding for the Born the eldest son and the third of seven children of Mary and entertainment of shoppers. Young and Howell divorced five years Albert Ernest Young on 8 February 1922, Albert Ernest Clifford later. Renowned for his ungainly running style, Young ran more Young grew up on a farm in Beech Forest in southwestern than 20,000 kilometres during his competitive career. After five Victoria. The family farm was approximately 2,000 acres in size years of illness, and several strokes, he died of cancer at the age of with approximately 2,000 sheep. Young would round up the stock 81 on 2 November 2003 at his home in Queensland. on foot, reckoning that it was the easiest method. A memorial in the shape of a gumboot in Beech Forest is In 1983, the 61-year-old potato farmer won the inaugural dedicated to Young, and the Cliff Young Drive and Cliff Young Westfield Sydney to Melbourne Ultramarathon, a distance of 875 Park there are named after him. kilometres (544 mi). The race was run between what were then Australia's two largest Westfield shopping centres: Westfield The "Young Shuffle" has been adopted by some ultra-marathon Parramatta, in Sydney, and Westfield Doncaster, in Melbourne. He runners because it expends less energy. At least three winners of ran at a slow loping pace and trailed the leaders for most of the the Sydney to Melbourne race were known to use the "Young first day, but by running while the others slept, he took the lead the Shuffle" to win the race. first night and maintained it for the remainder of the race, eventually winning by ten hours.

Before running the race, he told the press that he had previously run for two to three days straight rounding up sheep in gumboots. He claimed afterwards that during the race, he imagined that he was running after sheep and trying to outrun a storm. The Westfield run took him five days, 15 hours and four minutes, almost two days faster than the previous record for any run between Sydney and Melbourne. All six competitors who finished the race broke the previous record. Despite attempting the event again in later years, Young was unable to repeat this performance or claim victory again.

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Henk van de Hoef Celebrated his 90th Birthday on the 29th of December 2017 at the Blazing Stump Hotel with his children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters and their families and friends from around Jingellic and Walwa. Everyone had a wonderful time and Henk would like to say thank you to everyone that came. Article by Cecelia de Laurentis

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THANK YOU FROM HENK

Henk van de Hoef and family would like to say thank you to Colette Connors, Sue Martin and Michael Campbell for coming to my assistance after I was crowned by a falling limb the 1st week in January.

I would also like to thank Harry for looking after my garden in my absence, and all my family and friends that visited me whilst I was in hospital in Melbourne and Wodonga, after my recent accident.

A big thank you for one and all.

Brick Kiln Lagoon Walwa

MOST DANGEROUS JOBS “Although other industries may have more of a reputation, agriculture, forestry and fishing saw the highest proportion of Excerpt from “The Age” newspaper 17/1/2018. Requested by fatalities and compensation claims in 2016, for the third year Gordon Smith for inclusion in Walwa World. Article written by running,” Mr Cooke said. However, he said it was not all bad news Brooke Gibbs. as the number of fatalities had fallen 41% since 2007.

“Most dangerous jobs are in farms, forestry and fishing.” “Workers’ compensation won’ t typically cover sole traders or If you work in Agriculture, forestry and fishing, then you’re contractors, so it’s important to consider income protection as an working in Australia’s most dangerous sector, a study has found. additional safety net,” he said. A spokesperson from Safe Work An analysis by Finder Insights has found agriculture, forestry Australia said: “While ti Industries ranked at the top continue to and fishing the most hazardous industry for the third year in a have high rates of fatalities and injuries, it should be noted that the row, with 44 fatalities and 3510 serious injuries in 2016 alone. number and rate of fatalities and injuries have broadly been The most common cause of injury was in sheep, cattle and trending down across all Industries over the last 10 years.” grain farming. Electricity, gas, water and waste services Industry has jumped from ninth position in 2015 to fifth for 2016 on the list of most The analysis of the latest Safe Work Australia data scaled dangerous industries. Mining has dropped to seventh down from compensation claims for serious industries against fatalities per sixth. industry. Transport, postal and warehousing is the second most dangerous industry, followed by construction. At the other end of The top three industries accounted for 69% of all fatalities. The the spectrum, financial and insurance services is the safest Health and Community Services Industry once again had the with only 620 serious injuries and no fatalities in 2016. highest number of workers compensation claims in 2015 -2016, with 16,175 claims being lodged. The reason THIS Industry Finder Insights manager, Graham Cooke, said it was important to doesn’t rank higher is because of the large amount of people that take both compensation claims and fatalities into account when were employed that year, roughly 1,511,682. looking at the most dangerous industries, as they are indicative of the risk involved.

AVOCADOS - some and fibre, which aids digestion and helps maintain regularity. benefits: Avocados are high in magnesium, phosphorus, iron and Rich, creamy and flavourful, potassium, containing even more potassium per gram than avocados are a versatile fruit bananas, according to the New York University Langone that add heft and health to many Medical Centre. dishes. While avocados have a high fat content, they are also Fresh avocados contain lycopene and beta-carotene, which are packed with nutrients and are a important carotenoid antioxidants. The highest concentration of great way to add healthy fat to these antioxidants is located in the dark green flesh closest to the your diet. peel. Antioxidants help reduce cell damage. “Avocados are very high in omega 3 fatty acids, the good kind of fat, in the form of alpha-linolenic acid,” It accounts for about “Avocados are high in mono- and polyunsaturated fats, which three-quarters of the calories in an avocado. Monounsaturated may help reduce blood cholesterol levels and decrease risk for fats can help lower cholesterol and improve heart health. heart disease. High levels of the amino acid homocysteine are Avocados also have a higher percentage of protein — about 4 associated with a higher risk of heart disease, but the vitamin B6 grams — than other fruits. Their sugar levels are also and the folic acid found in avocados can help regulate it. comparatively low. A seven-year study published in 2013 in Nutrition Journal found that avocados were associated with a reduced risk of metabolic Avocados contain many essential vitamins and minerals. They syndrome which refers to a group of symptoms shown to increase are a good source of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), vitamin K the risk of stroke, coronary artery disease and diabetes.

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WALWA NEWS ITEMS TAKEN FROM THE following a $2.1 million redevelopment which involved $480,000 CORRYONG COURIER in donations and $800,000 from the Victorian government. Mr Walker donated a further $20,000 for equipment at the time. Mr Walker was diagnosed with melanoma in 2011 and in 2015 Logging road will close for upgrade convinced then federal health minister Sussan Ley to put his Drivers are set to benefit from a safer and smoother journey along $150,000-a-year cancer drug on the pharmaceutical benefits the Shelley-Walwa Road as works start on a major upgrade. scheme. However, motorists will need to find alternative routes for up to

12 months while the works are carried out. VicRoads has decided to close the road to through traffic for a Walwa welcomes newcomers period of up to one year in the interests of safety for motorists, Three new Foundation students put on their Walwa Primary work crews and heavy vehicle operators. Access for local uniforms and packed their bags for the very first day of school residents will be maintained during this period. last week. Deputy Prime Minister, Barnaby Joyce, said the $7.63 million project would upgrade the seven-kilometre stretch of road between Guys Forest Road and the . “This is a very important route for the logging industry and in recent years it has had to be closed because of unsafe conditions during winter,” he said. “We are going to use this money to widen and realign some sections of road to straighten out some corners as well as improve drainage and the road seal. Victorian Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Luke Donnellan, said VicRoads was inviting locals to have their say on these important upgrade works. “We know that disruptions caused by roadworks can be frustrating so we’ll be making sure locals are kept up to date on the work that is going on,” Mr Donnellan said. “Safety is our top priority so the road will be closed during construction. We know that will cause some inconvenience but it is necessary to keep people safe while this work is going on.” Towong Shire Council mayor, Aaron Scales, said the works would take up to 12 months to complete. “During construction the road will be closed to through traffic with access only being maintained for local residents and HVP Pictured from left (bottom row) are Lawson Jeffs, Jeyda Edwards Plantation workers, however a number of alternative routes and and Luke Taprell with 2018 school captains Lachlan Scheitler detours will be in place,” he said. (Environment), Ana Jewell (Communications) and and Mac Construction on the project is due to be completed in early 2019, Drummond (Sports). weather permitting,” Cr Scales said. The $7.63 million package of works is funded by the Australian Quintet gets a career boost government ($3.767 million), Victorian government ($3.767 Corryong students Ava Byrne, Dara Pilli, Georgia Bye, Jess million), Towong Shire Council ($100,000) and HVP Plantations, McLean and Meg Greenhill have received this year’s Rural which is supplying crushed rock. Health Career Scholarships, offered through a partnership Community information sessions were held in Corryong and between Corryong Health and Towong Shire Council. Walwa yesterday but unfortunately these were not widely “This year’s response was overwhelming and the Corryong publicised. For more information contact the VicRoads Traffic Health board was very pleased with the high standard of Management Centre on 13 11 70. applicants ready for a career in the health industry,” said incoming Corryong Health Chair, Trevor Hammersley. Hospital saviour loses fight The scholarship will provide financial assistance to all five A Melbourne businessman who saved Walwa’s hospital from recipients who will commence tertiary studies in their chosen closing, was still providing assistance for the town’s health health related field including nursing, medical radiation, service two weeks before his death. psychology and occupational therapy. Ron Walker died after a battle with cancer, in Melbourne on “We are delighted to be able to support these students and their January 30th at the age of 78. families in partnership with Corryong Health,” said Towong Mr Walker saved the then Walwa Bush Nursing Hospital from mayor, Cr Aaron Scales,. closing by donating $150,000 in June 2002 and returned in 2006 The successful applicants will receive $1,000 each to put towards to open the newly named and revitalised bush nursing centre. their tertiary education Walwa Bush Nursing Centre (WBNC) chief executive, Sandi Grieve, said when she spoke to Mr Walker on the phone a few weeks ago he was more interested in the health service than talking about his wellbeing. “That $150,000 gave us the breathing space to start a new service,” Ms Grieve said. “There’s a very real possibility without that we would have no service at all and as a result of that have no town because of a lack of medical services. It was Mr Walker’s wife Barbara, who had suffered chronic pain, that initially inspired the former Melbourne lord mayor and Grand Prix boss to help Walwa. Mrs Walker prevailed upon her husband to save the hospital after reading an article about its plight in the Melbourne press. The Walkers officially opened the medical centre in 2006,

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Community Consultation - Walwa Street Concerns raised Maintain space and accessibility at entry to the hall to support Scape Project from Towong Shire events such as Australia Day and ANZAC celebrations. Staff may continue to park in front of places of employment Introduction continuing issues with accessing parking. Consider time This engagement exercise aimed to test two concept designs for restraints on parking. upgrades to the Walwa Main Street, including storm water Improvements to the parking system in front of the hospital may management, asset upgrades, improved traffic management, impede views while reversing out of carparks upgrade and extension of pathways and improved parking options. The exercise also aimed to gather local experience/ Conflicting Issues raised knowledge/preference to assist with fine-tuning the plans. Need more street lighting to improve safety at night Do not create additional lighting as it will diminish residential Process amenity and create light pollution Six information sessions were offered over two days at the Walwa Hall – 30 and 31 January 2018. One session was Next steps cancelled due to lack of bookings. Revision of concept design to include minor adjustments Sessions were facilitated by Director Technical Services Jamie following community feedback Heritage and Community Engagement Officer Tracey Farrant Examples with assistance from Mayor Aaron Scales, Councillors Jennie Reduction of the size of one of the proposed turning bays Starr and David Wortmann, Manager Infrastructure Assets Removal of the tree on the intersection of Main Street and River Dolph Abbruzzese, and Technical Officer Sam Hall Road Investigating the use of Spear Pears instead of Manchurian Pears Outcomes on Shelley-Walwa Road – western side Twenty-two community members participated in the Repurposing the current bus stop to a multi-use zone for long information sessions. All those who attended expressed their vehicles preference for the concept design that included narrowing of the Potential widening of the media strip in front of the hospital to traffic carriageway in Main Street around the Shelley-Walwa allow for tree planting and maybe parking bays Road intersection to improve traffic and pedestrian safety and Gain VicRoads approval for final design improve the general amenity of the street. Final design made available on Council’s website Commence works – aiming for start around the end of February Key themes pending VicRoads consent Retain current numbers of parking bays Need safe long vehicle parking options Unrelated issues raised Safety and perception of safety concerns regarding the Requests for improvements to river access via River Road such intersection of Main Street and Shelley-Walwa Road – as designation as a shared road – requires further Council especially in regard to large trucks consideration. No action at this time. Current parking options near the Bush Nursing Centre (BNC) Request for additional lighting in Main Street and River Road – lead to inappropriate or illegal parking and turning requires further Council discussion and investigation into There is a lack of shaded parking options near the Bush Nursing potential cost effective models such as solar and to test whole of Hospital community sentiment. No action at this time. Faded line marking leads to inappropriate driving and parking Request for street renaming, as there are two River Roads and one River Street. This causes confusion for emergency services Summary of Key Ideas and Council Response during call outs. Acknowledged – no further action planned at Additions to landscaping plan – can only be addressed if budget this time. allows Requests to maintain the historical sign in the park rather than Create a short term parking space in front of the post office – remove and replace with an updated sign as part of the Great supported and to be raised with VicRoads River Road project –in progress. Create extra parking bays in front of the Primary School tennis Requests for additional playground equipment suitable for pre- courts to support Bush Nursing Centre parking needs – will do if schoolers and extra shade – included in future capital works sufficient budget budget. Widen the median strip in front of the (BNC) to allow for tree Minor road maintenance issues – passed on to the road planting and if possible extra car parks – will be investigated and maintenance crew for action will require changing of the angle of planned parking bays directly in front of the BNC Include long vehicle parking bays – two long vehicle parking Wreaths made in a pre-show workshop. Lots of fun was had bays are included in the design. by a talented bunch. Replace some of the existing trees that are not thriving – treatments to the surface around existing trees will support improved tree health Improve access to the river for pedestrians, cyclists and visitors – outside the scope of this project Review street lighting in specific areas – outside the scope of this project Retain and improve accessibility to the hall. Access ramp to be checked for compliance with current legislation Improve directional signage – Discussions to be held with VicRoads regarding long vehicle signage with designated times for bus use. Include additional signage for caravan and long vehicle parking. Need for more seating along pathways – outside the scope of the project, but will be looked at in the future.

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Country Tractor Service – the life and times of Tractor Bob and the legendary home of his mechanical magic Words by Bella of Wandering Little Red Boots www.wanderinglittleredboots.com

Early days at Country Tractor Service, setting up signs and getting settled into the premises

A keen fisherman and country pub lover, the riverside location of Walwa and its small town charm quickly drew him in to adore the area. Growing tired of the rat race and Tractor Bob in his famous red Zetor jacket in the early days of the ‘same old dodgy nightclubs’ in the city, Bob embraced the lifestyle change that came with country living. He quickly There’s something about small towns and the unique little became a staple member of the local community, becoming businesses that encompass them. Many outsiders breeze through involved in an array of voluntary community services including town, glancing numbly out the window at the strange shopfronts taking on roles such as APEX Volunteer, CFA Fire-fighter, before continuing on to their holiday destinations. Locals, Football Club President and volunteer, Fishing Club Treasurer however, tend to be more accustomed to these distinct little shops and Walwa Caravan Park committee representative. As fate and understand how to enjoy the customized, genuine service that would have it, it was during his only unconventional small town businesses can bring. It seems voluntary work with the APEX though, that when one of these special, local businesses close, Club that he met his wife, Liz, move or significantly change in some way, that their true while delivering firewood to her importance in the local community becomes amplified. Most farm in the early ‘90s. Liz and recently, this has been the case with one of Walwa’s long time the kids have since played a local business legends, Country Tractor Service and it’s champion, significant part in both Bob’s Tractor Bob. personal life and the family business, which became like a Born in Bacchus March, raised in Geelong and schooled in second home for them. Wodonga, Bob McLellan, fondly known by locals as ‘Tractor Bob’, adapted to travelling throughout Victoria and its many Starting out with a strong focus on agricultural equipment Tractor Bob in his prime time country roads from a young age. He moved to Melbourne at the bachelor days, volunteering his age of 17 to complete his Fitter & Turner apprenticeship and after service and repairs, Bob way around the community a one year stint working the mines in New Guinea and working on quickly expanded into offering the Dartmouth Dam building project, he spent the majority of his a range of agricultural equipment, spare parts and products that twenties in the city working hard to develop and expand his skill provided the community with a local provider for these farming set to include more detailed mechanical and specialised needs, which previously didn’t seem to exist. Shortly after, the agricultural knowledge and skills, gaining insight and training business branched out into a variety of dealership franchises from some of the offering a selection of some of the most sought after makes and leading models of tractors, ATVs and farming equipment. Country agricultural Tractor Service had begun to make a solid reputation as one of machinery the top dealers and repairers, not only in Upper Murray region suppliers in but countryside wide across the South Eastern States. His first Australia. It was tractor franchise was Zetor Tractors, one of the most important here that he and influential tractor suppliers which brought him a great deal discovered his of success. In the following years, Country Tractor Service love and passion for tractors.

After a decade in the city, he was ready for a country change Tractor Bob can almost always be found sitting up and a slower high in one of his many beloved tractors lifestyle. In his early thirties, Tractor Bob and his good mate, Mike Warnock, stumbled upon the open sale of the workshop premises of 38 Main Street, Walwa (previously ‘Ferris & Thomson’) and seized Booming business – Country Tractor Service’s display of machinery the opportunity to open their own business in the country. In the available from Zetor and Kawasaki at one of the many Henty Field summer of 1984, Country Tractor Service was born. Days that Tractor Bob and his team attended each year

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enjoyed solid success and the business continued to expand, relocation has brought. With business as usual at Country employing several local mechanics and businessmen. Tractors, with no plans to go anywhere just yet, Tractor Bob explains that the purpose of selling the original premises is to The late ‘90s saw Tractor Bob and his booming business downsize so he’s spending less time on maintenance and has encounter some struggles. He fell gravely ill with an unknown more time to focus on the franchises he is currently dealing, virus (similar symptoms to Ross River Fever but still along with more time for services, repairs and call out jobs to undiagnosed to this day) and spent a month in hospital fighting local farms and properties. for his life. His poor health during this time, along with the onslaught of the drought, resulted in a significant downturn in Country Tractor Service welcomes the newly formed Upper his business and unfortunately could no longer keep his staff Murray Rural Services coming in to the area to supply extra employed. As any self-employed person will tell you, ‘sick mechanics for cars and auto services, which will allow Country leave’ doesn’t apply to business owners. As such, Bob was Tractor Service to continue to focus on our core agricultural forced to bounce back quickly, coming straight back to work services. after an early release from hospital so he could hold on to his beloved Country Tractors business and keep the ball rolling. Country Tractor Service continues its franchises with Kioti, Arctic Cat and Hardi as well as providing parts and service for After a solid few years getting his health and Country Tractors Zetor, Kawasaki and Same. Further information on machinery, back on track, Tractor Bob and his business got back in to the spare parts & services is available on the Country Tractor swing of things. As a local dealership for an array of tractors, Service website (www.countrytractorservice.com.au), the motorbikes, lawnmowers and farm machinery equipment, Facebook page, emailing [email protected] , stocking a large supply of spare parts and servicing the greater via phone (02) 60371255 or by swinging past the new Country Upper Murray area, there was always still a demand for the Tractor Service headquarters and chatting with Tractor Bob at work that Country Tractors provided. 16 Shelley Road, Walwa. Tractor Bob explains that while he’s not ready to give up his With the new decade, the drought eased, work picked up and tractor time just yet, he is most definitely embracing the extra business began to boom again. From there on out, Country flexibility for fishing and family time that the relocation has Tractor Service has continued to supply machinery, parts and brought. Seems fitting considering his original motive to move repairs for the likes of to little Walwa was to enjoy the fishing! Zetor, Same, Lamborghini, Kawasaki, Hardi, Valmet, John Deere, Kioti and Arctic Cat to name a few.

Last month, saw the end of an era with Tractor Bob selling his original premises at 38 Main Street, packing up shop and relocating Country Tractor Service to 16 Shelley Road Walwa. While he was based at his original premises for Final days with the family, packing up 33 years, Bob is shop and reminiscing about good times embracing the freedom had and good times to be had and flexibility the

The Walwa Planned Activity Group celebrated St Valentine’s day at Tumbarumba. Here they are looking very refreshed and happy even after a strenuous workout of Aqua Aerobics at the Tumbarumba pool led by Kylie Clarke. Admission is free there! Water is 27 degrees and there was no burning of eyes. They all loved it and had a lot of fun and have asked if they can do it every month during summertime. Newcomers welcome.

Front Row left to Right: Mary Connors, Heather Campbell, Elayne Moore, Jim Lacey, Rhonda Stuart, Kylie Clarke Rear row left to right: Suzanne Mc Alpine (Rhonda’s sister), Jeannie Blackburn (hiding), John Blackburn, Irene Palmer (life-saver), Ray Sharpe and Tina Clarke.

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Book Chooks

It was lovely to meet again for our first bookclub get-together for the year. We were very happy to sit in Jo's loungeroom with the aircon gently blowing, and didn't realise what a scorcher of a day it was till we went outside to go home!

The book for discussion was “Warning; The Story of Cyclone Tracy” by Sophie Cunningham. We all remember where we were when we heard the news of Cyclone Tracy on Christmas Day 1974. Even though cyclones are common in the north, Tracy had such a huge impact as it went right over the city of Darwin. So common were the warnings that many people ignored this one. The book tells anecdotes and interviews the survivors and the terrifying night they lived through, with their houses blowing away around them, and debris flying around ... and all in the dark!! When dawn broke they realized a large part of their town was blown away.

Cunningham then goes on to relate the after-effects … the decision to evacuate women and children (and the often devastating results of this), the clean-up (often gruesome and dangerous), the huge social impact it had on the city, then the rebuilding. A sobering book, and one can only hope Australia learnt from this experience to cope with other potential national disasters.

Next month's book is “Jasper Jones” by Craig Silvey. The story “confronts inhumanity and racism”. Bron

IRENE PALMER IS A GRANDMA!! THANK YOU Walwa World Editor Irene Palmer with new grandson

A big thank you to Harry John Palmer Elma van de Hoef Cecelia de Laurentis born 29/1/18 at Wodonga. Heather Campbell Parents Richard and Sarah Palmer now live in Spring Creek Lydia Maras Road, Tallangatta South.. for folding of December Walwa World Photo taken by Great Auntie Cecilia.

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MONTHLY COMMUNITY CALENDAR WALWA-JINGELLIC 1ST WEEK 2ND WEEK 3RD WEEK 4TH WEEK MONDAY 10:30am - 3:30pm Community Shop Kerrie Community Shop Community Shop Community Shop

2-3pm Balance Class WBNC Balance Class WBNC Balance Class WBNC Balance Class WBNC Yvette

5:30 - 6:30pm Power Bar WBNC Power Bar WBNC Power Bar WBNC Power Bar WBNC Yvette

TUESDAY

5:30-6:30pm Powerbar WBNC Yvette Powerbar WBNC Powerbar WBNC Powerbar WBNC

WEDNESDAY 10:30 - 3pm Community Shop Kerrie Community Shop Community Shop Community Shop

11:45am - 3:30pm Planned Activity Group Planned Activity Group Planned Activity Group Planned Activity Group WBNC Kylie WBNC WBNC WBNC 4-5:00pm Wednesday Workout Wednesday Workout Wednesday Workout Wednesday Workout

8pm Jingellic Show Society meeting @ Walwa Hotel

THURSDAY

10:30-11:00am Golf Golf Golf Golf Walwa Golf Club Walwa Golf Club Walwa Golf Club Walwa Golf Club

11:00am - 3:00pm Tangled Threads Kerrie Walwa Community Shop 11am Bookclub D

2:30pm Bridge Group Penny Bridge Group Bridge Group Bridge Group Walwa Golf Club Walwa Golf Club Walwa Golf Club Walwa Golf Club

4:00 - 5:00pm Easy Yoga Irene Easy Yoga Irene Easy Yoga Irene Easy Yoga Irene

5:00 - 6:00pm Catholic Church Catholic Church Catholic Church Catholic Church Exposition Exposition Exposition Exposition

5:30-6:30pm Powerbar WBNC Yvette Powerbar WBNC Powerbar WBNC Powerbar WBNC

6:30pm Ladies Night Cecilia

7pm LIONS Walwa Hotel LIONS Walwa Hotel David Hanna David Hanna

FRIDAY 10:30 - 3:30pm Community Shop Kerrie Community Shop Community Shop Community Shop

SATURDAY SUNDAY

11:00am Golf Golf Golf Golf

11:15am Uniting Church Service

4:00pm Winter Catholic Church Service Catholic Church Service Catholic Church Service Catholic Church Service 5:00pm Summer

If you would like your group or activity listed in the calendar please contact Irene at [email protected] Contact Phone Numbers: WBNC 02 6037 1220 Penny 02 6037 1275 Caroline 02 6037 1271 Kerrie 0408 696 384

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Walwa General Store & Newsagency

Friendly Service guaranteed Proprietor: Joyce Hunt

Summer Trading Hours: Grocery Supplies 02 6037 1291 Alfresco Dining or 8am to 6pm. OPEN 7 DAYS Take Away Café Meals Winter Trading Hours: Cheapest on the Murray Sat. 8am to 5pm. Pharmaceutical Supplies Sun. 8am to 4pm. Fishing Licenses & Supplies Premium, ULP, & Diesel Fuel

WALWA HOTEL 39 Main Street, Walwa Vic 3709. ICE COLD BEER ON TAP TAKE AWAY BEVERAGES LARGE SELECTION OF WINES & SPIRITS MEALS, PIZZA &TAKEAWAY FOOD DAILY Specials Board - changes regularly Tuesday Night Parmi & Pot Thursday Night Fish & Chip

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Accommodation, Ice, Large Shaded Beer Garden Friendly staff Your Hosts: Alan & Chris Phone/Fax: 02 60371310

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