The Verandah Post Lockhart & District Community News (Published by the Lions Club of Lockhart) PO Box 46 Lockhart NSW 2656 May 2015 $1.50 Editor: Shirley Morgan Email: [email protected] Opinions expressed are those of the contributors and not necessarily those of the Editor or the Lions Club of Lockhart. Anzac Day 2015 in Lockhart

A grey and overcast sky on Anzac Day did not prevent an estimated crowd of 500 to 600 people from honouring the efforts of Australians in the service of their country. The March began in Green Street and moved to the Cenotaph on the corner of Hebden and Day Streets. Lockhart RSL Sub Branch President Stephen Goodwin conducted a moving service. He was supported by readings from the representatives of the two local schools and the Last Post and Reveille by bugler Mr Max Mildren. Those that attended included representatives from Lockhart Central School, St Joseph's Catholic School, St Francis De Sales Regional College, Kildare Catholic College, Anglican College, Lockhart Pre School, Council, Lockhart Ex-Servicemen's Club, NSW Fire and Rescue Lockhart Station, Lockhart Bowling Club, Lockhart Red Cross, Brookdale Red Cross, Red Cross, Ex POW Association, Woodhaven, Legacy and Lockhart Senior Citizens. ARTC (Army Recruit Training Centre, Kapooka) provided a very professional catafalque party. below: Stephen Goodwin, Terry Reilly, Keith Edgerton, Members of the Lockhart RSL Sub Branch attended. Max Montgomery, Connie - Max Mildren’s daughter, Max Mildren and Kevin McKinty (right) had the privilege Luke Jones, Brett Goodwin, Andrew Barth, Henry of unveiling the plaque in remembrance of the 100th Urquhart and Tom Jenkyn. anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli. Others members

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St Joseph’s Catholic School News Lockhart Central School News Well done to our 5/6 footballers who played in the The Lockhart Central School and Greater Kengal Athletics Paul Kelly Cup last month and showed excellent Carnival will be held on Friday 1st May at the Lockhart sportsmanship. The boys had three big wins before Recreation Ground, commencing at 9.15am. All students going down to Holbrook Public in the Grand Final. It K-12 will be involved in the carnival. was also wonderful to see one of our ex-students helping out with coaching this year, so thanks to Nick Congratulations to Mikala Shilo, our 2014 LCS DUX. She Perryman and his father Max for making yourselves received her award recently at our whole school available for this job. assembly from our Mayor Peter Yates. The Lockhart Shire Congratulations also to Joe Perryman (pictured below) Council is the sponsor of this annual award. Mikala has for his selection into the MacKillop AFL team. He will commenced study at Charles Sturt University in Wagga play in the PSSA AFL State Carnival in Blacktown in Wagga. Mikala is pictured below being congratulated by May. What a great achievement Joe! Ms Dunne and Mr Yates.

Below: Poppies made by residents of Woodhaven and others in memory of Australians who have served in war.

Recently John Goonan visited our school to present us with a certificate in thanks for our efforts in raising money for Catholic Missions in 2014. He told us that per capita, our school raised the most money throughout the whole Diocese, which is a great achievement and a credit to the efforts of the students.

For the remainder of this term, Sporting Schools activities will be AFL on Thursday afternoons with Nick Perryman from 3.30pm to 4.30pm at the school and Athletics on Friday afternoon at the Recreation Ground from 1.30pm to 3pm with Judith Peel, Owen Hogan and Sue McFarlane.

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The AIPP Reflections Project

Reflections - Honouring our WWII Veterans is one of the most ambitious and time important photographic projects undertaken in .

With the generous support of AIPP Accredited Photographers and membership, supported by the RSL and Australian War Memorial, “Reflections” aims to photograph the remaining Veterans of WWII to create a significant archive for the nation that reflects a sensitive portrayal of their elderly state and provide a cognizant comparison to the wartime images of young active men and women.

Veterans will receive a commemorative print in an embossed presentation folder to honour their participation and the images archived with the World War Two veteran, Mr Bryan Bowyer, was Australian War Memorial in Canberra. accompanied by his son Francis and daughter Lyn Hamson at the Anzac Day march in Lockhart. “We will remember them” is a commitment for all Australians to keep. If you want to honour that commitment and demonstrate your support, sign up today, just as they did 75 years ago for a different cause. It is our time to show them how much we respect what they did.

http://www.aipp.com.au/about/the-aipp-reflections -project

Veterans can register to participate at the above website or speak to a representative at the Lockhart RSL Sub Branch.

Photographers - AIPP Accredited Professional Photographers can also register as a volunteer.

Once again, Max Mildren displayed his tireless DAVID MILLETT support for many local organisations. As the bugler PAINTER on Anzac Day, he was at the 9am Cemetery service, Lic. No. 33862C then the 10.30am Cenotaph service. In the afternoon HOUSES (Interior & Exterior) he played at the Boree Creek service. On Sunday, he ROOFS FENCES was there again for the Osborne football game Anzac LOCKHART, WAGGA & DISTRICT Service. He is pictured above playing his bugle and accompanied by Damon Sly and Liam Smith.  6920 5546 or 0427 205546

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GONE FROM OUR SIGHT - but our memories live on… loved grandmother of all her grandchildren, great- grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Aged 95 SCOTT Dorothy Jean "Dot" Passed away peacefully at years. Woodhaven Aged Care Hostel, Lockhart at 8:35am on Sunday 19th April 2015, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of Ronald Stephen "Sam" (dec). Sister of Joyce, Aileen (dec) and Dawn (dec). Dearly beloved mother and mother in-law of Geoff & Lynne, Ian, Lindsay & Milly, Shirley & David and Stephen (dec). Much loved by her 3 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Woodhaven Hostel for the care they gave mum in the years she was a resident.

PEARCE Desmond Osland 6.7.1927 - 13.4.2015 Formerly of , Lockhart and . Devoted and beloved husband of Betty (dec'd). Dearly loved father of Garry, Fran and Craig. Loved and cherished grandfather of Nicole, Andrew, Matthew, Tanya, Steven and Mark and their partners; and great- grandfather of 14 beautiful little children.

GOLLASCH, Ruth Bradley Peacefully at The Wangaratta District Hospital on Tuesday 7th April 2015 of Bentley Place, Wagga Wagga. Beloved wife of the Late John Gollasch. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Mary Louise and Richard Cann, Sue and Peter (dec.) Flood, Anna and Bradley. Loved Gann of Thomas, Madeline, Jack, Grace, Mandy and Shane and great grandma of Max and Sam. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Judy and Cobber (both dec.), Terry and Frank (dec.), Doug and Gillian, Wendy and Paul, Marie and Blue (both dec.) and Maureen and Rob. Aged 80 years.

HUMPHRIES, Lina Christina Passed away suddenly but peacefully on 10th April 2015 at Wagga. Formerly of Boree Creek. Dearly loved wife of Alfred (dec'd). Loving mother and mother in law of Marita and Peter Routley, Ian and Del, Brett (Burt) and Julianne. Loving Nana "H" of Grahame and Elissa, Paul and Dalles, David, Ben and Taryn, Tara and Don, Sophey Dawn Dutton – nee McKenzie was born in Lockhart in -Ann and Madolyn. Loving Great Nana "H" of Beau, Ned, 1932 to Norman and Clara McKenzie. Dawn had five Lachlan, Grace, Ruby, Jack and Ella. Eldest sister of Val, siblings - Betty, John, Donald, Valma and Gwen, the Douglas, Margaret (all decd) and Marita (W.A). Aged 87 eldest being the only one not to have pre-deceased her. years. Dawn married Ted Dutton, a school teacher at Osborne, TURNER, Evelyn Elizabeth Edith (Nee Scott) before moving to Stony Point, where they spent some Passed away peacefully at Lockhart Hospital on 3rd years before transferring to Ruse, Sutton Forest and April 2015. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Alfred finally Gerringong, eventually retiring to Kiama Downs. Turner. Beloved sister and sister-in-law of Jack and Ted and Dawn visited Lockhart regularly and following Irene Scott (both dec'd). Bob and Gladys Scott (both Ted’s passing in 2002, Dawn always returned annually dec'd), Maude and Jack Lee (both dec'd), Sam (dec'd) for the Spirit of The Land Festival. and Dorothy Scott, Alice Scott (dec’d) and Jimmy Scott (dec'd). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Robert Dawn was the much loved sister-in-law of Dulcie and Alfred (dec'd), Joy and Rex Hooper (dec’d), Barry and beloved Aunty of Leanne Gooden, Carole Morey and Dianne Turner, Lynette and Geoffrey Lang (dec'd), and their families. Rhonda and David Sim (dec’d). Evelyn was the special grandmother of Robyn Priest and Tanya Lawrence, and

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In late March, Henry Urquhart reached a milestone birthday. On Easter Saturday, he celebrated with a small gathering of family members at Lockhart. Pictured above, Henry (left) with his brother Alan and sisters Shirley Morgan, Eileen Bonat and Verna Slocum.

Three of the children who attend the Lockhart Preschool had the honour of laying a wreath at the Cenotaph in Lockhart on Anzac Day. Holding the wreath is Laura Marsh. On her left are Maya Gooden and Felicity Day while on her right are Sophia Day (partly obscured) and Fran Day.

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LOCKHART & DISTRICT CHURCH SERVICES for May

St. John’s Presbyterian Church Lockhart Uniting Church Parish

Andrew Carmichael - 69293129 3rd: 9am Lockhart

cnr Hebden & Day Streets, Lockhart 10th: 9am Lockhart 6pm - 1st & 3rd Sundays 11am Woodhaven Holy Communion 8.45am - 2nd, 4th & 5th Sundays 17th: 9am No morning service - join with

Anglican Church of Australia Anglicans Diocese of Riverina 24th: 9am Lockhart Holy Communion

St Aidan’s Lockhart 31st: No service Cnr Day and Drummond Streets, Lockhart

Worship Sundays 9am Sunday School will be held on 2nd and 4th Sunday during school terms. All welcome. St Philip’s If you have any pastoral concerns, please contact Princess Street, Urana Larraine Hoffmann on 69206233 or John Trevaskis 4th Sunday of the month 5pm 69204758 St Oswald’s Boree Creek Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals & other activities May Mobile Library Timetable by arrangement Lockhart Milbrulong Enquiries: Rev. Nola Cox Weekly Tuesday Fortnightly Tuesday 6920 5549 9 to 12.30 1.30 to 2.30 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th 12th & 26th Catholic Parish of Urana, Oaklands & Lockhart New Mass Times Boree Creek Pleasant Hills Lockhart: 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturdays (Vigil Mass) Fortnightly Tuesday Fortnightly Monday 7pm (ESDT) 1.30 to 3.00 1.15 to 2.30 5th & 19th 4th & 18th 2nd & 4th Sundays 8am Urana Urangeline: 2nd & 4th Sundays 10am Fortnightly Tuesday 2.30 - 5pm 5th & 19th Urana: 2nd & 4th Saturdays (Vigil Mass) 7pm (ESDT) 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays 8am Oaklands: 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays 10am

For further information, contact Father Schipp on 69 205446 S O R E F E E T ? Podiatrist visits Lockhart Medical Centre e v e r y 3 rd T h u r s d a y

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Milbrulong  B u n i o n s 2nd Sunday - lay reading with morning tea  Callus & Corns 4th Sunday - lay reading with Sunday School  A r t h r i t i s Phone 02-69206226 with enquiries  Ingrown toenails

Harvestlands Church  Ankle, Knee, Hip and Back Pain

At the Rio Theatre and much more…

Sunday mornings at 10am Ph: 6925 8637 All Welcome Enquiries: Pastor Steve & Pastor Marianne Train Walk without Pain 0438 236 280 or 0427 241 021

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LOCKHART SENIORS NEWS St Philip’s Anglican Church, Urana All meetings are held at the Lockhart Ex-Servicemen’s Club Vice President Joy Hooper welcomed 17 members to Join us for a day trip to Beechworth our April meeting. A minute’s silence was held in memory of Evelyn Turner. Apologies were received Saturday, 16 May from Wendy Mulqueeny, Barb Doherty, Pat French, Ruth Westblade, Kay Gibb, Eve Moroney, Betty Quee, $35 adults, $20 children (under 12) Irene Smyth and Vera Smith. Our Social Secretary is organizing a trip to Griffith. includes entry fees and a picnic lunch, if fine The Lockhart Seniors will lay a wreath at the Cenotaph on Anzac Day. weather or purchase a Bakery lunch if Next meeting to be held on 11th May. inclement Activities for Seniors in May: Time: Leave St Philip’s Anglican Monday 4th - Cards Monday 11th - meeting, followed by Bingo and Church, Urana at 7.45am afternoon tea. Sunday 17th - Barbeque Leave Oaklands – 8.30 am Monday 18th - Cards Return to Urana at approximately 5.30 pm Monday 25th - Bingo Enquiries and Bookings: Contributed by M Doherty, Secretary Wendy Mallon ph 69208242 Tai Chi Classes

Tai Chi classes are being held on Monday morning at or Fiona Brooks ph 69208193 9.30am in Lockhart Uniting Church Hall. These sessions are designed for older people to be gentle exercises By 1 May that build flexibility, strength and balance. Why not come along and try a new exercise? Proceeds to St Philip’s Anglican Church, Any questions, contact Larraine Hoffmann on 69206233. Urana.

M A H O N E Y ’ S Coach Service ABN 85 693 783 556 Adams Street NSW 2700 Phone /fax 02 6959 1699

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Sept 26-29: 4 day trip to Floriade / Southern Highlands

Dec. 8-9: AC / DC ROCK or BUST Concert, Etihad Stadium, Melbourne.

Jan. 16/17, 2016: CATS - The Musical, Regent Theatre, Melbourne.

We reserve the right to cancel any tour due to insufficient numbers, and, while making every effort to follow itineraries as published, the Coach Captain or management may make changes without notice to enhance your tour, for reasons of safety or due to circumstances beyond our control. BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

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Successful Conference Held in Lockhart

On Wednesday 18th March more than 65 branch members of United Hospital Auxiliaries of NSW from across the region travelled to the Lockhart Bowling Club to attend the Regional Conference, which is held every three years.

The Conference was opened by Mr Daryl Maguire MP and was attended by the State President Mrs Marion Dickins and the Riverina Regional Representative Mrs Linda Swales from Batlow. Ms Jeanette Ninnis from the NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors was the guest speaker and over 40 people had a guided tour of the Lockhart Multi-Purpose Service.

The Milbrulong Red Cross ladies provided a lovely roast lamb lunch and five students from Lockhart Central food technology class provided a professional waiting service. The day was very successful with lots of positive feedback. May 2015 Meals On Wheels Pick up time at LDCS office—12 noon. If unavailable, please find a replacement. In an emergency please contact: 69204162 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 J Patey

4 5 6 7 8 K Carter M Madden C Ryan I Smyth J Alexander M Ryan Student P French H Alexander

11 12 13 14 15 R Bedford H Alexander B Powter R Hamlin J French Rotary J Alexander Student J Maiden

18 19 20 21 22 P Alexander S Gooden J Nimmo R Bedford D Burkinshaw M Alexander C Ryan R Nimmo Rotary V Burkinshaw

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ANZAC DAY 2015 Blood Clots/Stroke - They Now Have a Fourth ROTARY’S MT KENYA ASCENT FOR WORLD CHARITY Indicator, the Tongue Two weeks ago Colin Wiese left Australia to travel to South Africa and Kenya. Along with other Rotarians, During a BBQ, a woman stumbled and took a little fall - Colin participated in a climb to Point Lenana (4985 she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered metres) on Mt. Kenya. to call paramedics) ...she said she had just tripped over All participants, including Colin, fully funded their own a brick because of her new shoes. travel costs associated with the trip. They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of Colin gave the reasons for taking up this challenge as: food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Jane went 1. I wished to share in the fellowship of a group of about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. wonderful Rotarians, who are genuine in wanting to make our world a better place for all Jane's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 pm, Jane humanity. passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, 2. To endeavour to achieve this aim by raising perhaps Jane would be with us today. Some people funds for the following charities: don't die after a stroke but they end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead. a) Olaimugi Primary School – this will assist the construction of a school in Kenya for A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim Maasai children who are walking many within 3 hours, he can totally reverse the effects of a kilometres to and from their present school stroke... totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient through lion infested and elephant infested medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough. country. RECOGNIZING A STROKE b) Coolamon House Clinic – this will provide The '3' steps to remember are STR. ongoing support and medication for AIDS infected children at the Haut Bay Clinic in Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to South Africa, which was erected using identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells Australian Rotary funding in 2009/2010. disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the c) As we hope to celebrate ANZAC Day with a symptoms of a stroke. dawn service at Point Lenana, we will also Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by assist Legacy Australia to provide ongoing asking three simple questions: support to widows and dependents of S *Ask the individual to SMILE. Australian Defence Force personnel killed or injured in the line of duty. T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (i.e. Chicken Soup) These Charities are well worth your support. R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS. This Rotary fundraising project has already received approval from RAWCS (Rotary Australia World If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, Community Service) and has been subsequently granted call the emergency number 000 immediately and tax deductibility status. describe the symptoms to the dispatcher. I am hoping you will come on board as a Donor. Business donations will be acknowledged at every A New Sign of a Stroke ------Stick out Your Tongue! If opportunity. the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the Please make your donation by the following: other, that is also an indication of a stroke. · Direct Debit Lockhart Rotary Club: BSB. 633000 Read more at http://www.snopes.com/medical/ Account. 120033071 disease/stroke.asp#q6QXWBPzxluT6lBR.99

· Cheque to the Rotary Club of Lockhart, PO Box 69, Lockhart 2656

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NBN Tower has been Installed The new tower at the Lockhart Recreation Ground is probably

one of the tallest structures

inside the town. Much interest was created when the workmen put the tower Support for People with a Disability together, with the assistance Catherine Velthuis has been appointed by Intereach as of a large crane. Hopefully it a Linker under the Ability Links NSW (ALNSW) means faster internet speeds program. Ability Links provide people with disability, will arrive in the near future to aged 9 to 64, their families and carers, with a locally make communication easier based first point of contact to access resources and for residents and business opportunities in their local communities. owners. Any ideas on the reason why Linkers have three main roles: the centre section has not 1. To work with people with disability and their been painted correctly? families and carers to make their own choices and to realise those choices in their lives, through accessing the knowledge, resources and opportunities in their communities. 2. To promote the rights of people with disability to live inclusive lives as valued and equal members of their community. 3. To build capacity within communities to expand inclusion of people with disabilities.

Intereach have rolled out the Ability Links program across the Riverina/Murray. Catherine will be working with people in the communities of Lockhart and Wagga Wagga Shires.

For more information contact Wagga 69328300 or Above: Lockhart Showgirl Bridget McDonnell with Dale email [email protected] Palmer and her parents Bernice and Peter McDonnell. Bridget represented the Lockhart Show Society at the Zone 7 Showgirl judging held at Finley in February.

Photo coutesy of The Land newspaper

Fun Run (or Walk & Talk) On Sunday the 28th of June, the Lockhart Preschool will be holding an inaugural Fun Run/Walk & Talk!! This event will be a fundraiser for the preschool to assist us with finishing off our wonderful renovations. Come along and join the fun, whether you are an athlete, someone who just loves keeping fit, or a family looking to do something healthy together and for a good cause!! Challenge yourself!! Distances are 2km, 5km and 10km! Staggered starts from 10am. More information and registration forms available from

Above: Representatives of the Lockhart Fire Brigade https://www.facebook.com/lockhartpreschoolfunrun before the ceremony at the Cenotaph on Anzac Day Inspire yourself!!!

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Media Release Pertussis is a serious respiratory infection that causes a long coughing illness. In babies, the infection can Free whooping cough vaccinations for some women sometimes lead to pneumonia and occasionally brain NSW Health will now provide free vaccinations against damage, and can be life threatening. pertussis (whooping cough) to pregnant women during their third trimester, after evidence showed it lessened the risk of infants catching the potentially fatal infection. Mrs Tracey Oakman, Director Public Health from the Murrumbidgee Local Health District said NSW Health will fund the new initiative during the current outbreak of whooping cough. "We urge pregnant women to ensure they are vaccinated in their third trimester, ideally at 28-32 weeks, as it offers the best protection for babies until their first vaccination at six to eight weeks of age," said Mrs Oakman. The NHMRC, which is responsible for endorsing the Australian Immunisation Handbook, updated its advice after a review of available evidence showed that immunising pregnant mothers in the third trimester significantly reduces the incidence of whooping cough in newborn babies, and therefore lessens the risk of infant death. "Whooping cough vaccination during pregnancy has been studied in more than 37,000 women in the United States and the United Kingdom and is shown to be very safe" said Mrs Oakman. "Studies in the UK, United States and Israel provide evidence that the best way to protect infants too young to be vaccinated themselves, who are at highest risk of morbidity and mortality, is through vaccinating the mother during pregnancy.” "It is vital that parents also ensure all their children are Below is the last photo taken together of six up to date with their vaccinations to minimise the risk of whooping cough circulating in the family. Adults in close mates on Anzac Day 2006. contact with young babies should also discuss the Back row, L-R, Fred Wilson, Pat Moroney, Moss benefits of the vaccine, which is available on Alchin and Harry Wilson. prescription, with their GP.” Front row, L-R, Charlie Doherty and Bryan Bowyer. Bryan is the only surviving veteran "Whooping cough is easily spread to new babies, so it's from this group. important to keep people with coughs away from them, in case they have whooping cough or other nasty infections," she said. Pertussis disease notifications in NSW have been increasing since mid-2014. The Murrumbidgee Local Health District had 249 pertussis notifications in 2014, and 56 this year so far. "Epidemics of pertussis occur about every three to four years, as community immunity wears down. The last outbreak was in early 2012 and we are seeing the kinds of numbers that may indicate be heading towards another epidemic," said Mrs Oakman. Proudly produced by the Lions Club of Lockhart 11

Book Review 'This is a book about the human aspects of life on the land - the stories of success and failure, life and love, of hardship and celebration - and the passion and gritty determination that characterised every family I interviewed.' Author Deb Hunt sets out to discover what makes what makes Australian farming families tick. She travels tens of thousands of kilometres to properties at either end of the country, from a vast, dusty cattle run in outback Queensland to the wheat belt of Western Australia and dairy and sheep farms in Tasmania. She introduces us to eight families who survive, even thrive, on the land despite fires, floods, personal hardship and uncertain economic times. We see a different sort of family life, where the kids are expected to pitch in, the classroom is often the kitchen table, the nearest maternity hospital is a five-hour drive, and generations live and work side by side. We meet the French family, whose connection to the bush goes back seven generations, Philip the Philosopher, who by 29 was managing a property of more than one million hectares carrying 20,000 head of cattle, and the outspoken Roma Brittnell, who was awarded Australian Rural Woman of the Year in 2009.

Interested in cycling? Inspiring, moving and sometimes challenging, these stories Bike riding group leaving every Saturday provide a window into a way of life that defines the Australian morning spirit at its best. at 7am from Latte Da, Wilson family pictured after the March on Anzac Day, left to Green Street, Lockhart. right: Tim Wilson, Ruth Bishop, Eileen Hughes, June Ride from 10 – 30 km Smallwood, Helen West, Rae Smith, Myra Jenkyn and Barb All welcome Doherty. Front - Roy Bourke (brother of Biddy) and Biddy Contact John Fox for more info Wilson. 0447 239 216

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clancy @ theoverflow Or tweet the wondrous glory Of the everlasting stars. I had written him a text, Which I'd sent, hoping the next I am sitting at the keyboard Time he came in mobile coverage And I'm too stressed out to be bored He'd have time to say hello. As I answer all the emails But I'd heard he'd lost his iPhone, By the deadlines they contain So I emailed him from my phone, While my screen fills with promotions Just addressed, on spec, as follows: For 'V1aggra' and strange potions clancy@theoverflow And announcements of the million-dollar Prizes I can claim. And the answer - redirected - Wasn't quite what I'd expected But the looming deadlines haunt me And it wasn't from the shearing mate And their harrying senders taunt me Who'd answered once before. That they need response this evening His ISP provider wrote it For tomorrow is too late! And verbatim I will quote it: But their texts, too quickly ended, 'This account has been suspended: Often can't be comprehended You won't hear from him no more.' For their writers have no time to think – They have no time to wait. In my wild erratic fancy Visions come to me of Clancy: And I sometimes rather fancy Out of reach of mobile coverage That I'd like to trade with Clancy: Where the Western rivers flow. Just set up an email bouncer Instead of tapping on the small screen, Saying 'Sorry, had to go.' He'd be camping by the tall green While he faced in an inbox jamming River gums - a pleasure Up with deadlines and with spamming That the town folk never know. As he signed off every message: clancy@theoverflow Well, the bush has friends to meet him But the rest of us can't greet him: Written by Joe Wolfe, with apologies to Banjo Patterson Out there, even Telstra's network and his ‘Clancy of the Overflow’. Doesn't give you any bars. He can't blog the vision splendid Source: www.phys.unsw.edu.au/-jw/clancy-at-the- Of the sunlit plains extended overflow.html

Jesse Shilo and Jayde Miller were married on 4th April at the Walter Day Park, Lockhart.

Jesse’s close friends were best man Jake Chandler and groomsman Laurie James. Jayde was accompanied by Jesse’s sisters Jana (left) and Mikala Shilo. Pageboy was Lachlan Piper.

The ceremony was conducted by Janet Schirmer, Marriage Celebrant.

Photography by Struan

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& Gifts or email [email protected]. Event listing is free.

May 2015 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 1 2 CRAFT Hospital GROUP Auxiliary Meeting 2pm 10-12 LCS Athletics Carnival

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Seniors Cards Lockhart Lockhart RSL CRAFT Osborne Vs Progress Can Assist Sub-Branch GROUP every St Joseph’s Lockhart at Association meeting at meeting 7pm Thursday from Athletics Osborne meeting Club at 2.30pm 10am-12pm Carnival Recreation 6pm Club Ground

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Lockhart Show “The ANZAC Seniors Society Story” Meeting & Meeting production Bingo 7.30pm 11am 1.30 pm Club LCS Gym Gold coin donation

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Seniors BBQ Lockhart Shire Men’s Shed CRAFT Council open GROUP meeting 5pm Every Tues & Seniors cards Thurs 10-12

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Lions Club Day Club 10am CRAFT meeting Uniting Church GROUP 7.30pm Hall 10-12 Seniors Bingo

31 JUNE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Day Club 10am CRAFT Uniting Church GROUP Hall 10-12

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