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Upper Murray Community Recovery Weekly Recovery Update - 14 January 2021

Good news as new year grants approved More than $2.23 million will be injected into Towong Shire with the first round of the Local Economic Recovery (LER) grants, jointly funded by the Victorian and Australian Governments. $800,000 to support Upper Murray Inc’s plan to protect against power outages and reduce running costs by installing energy nodes; $544,645 to refurbish the Towong Soldiers Memorial Hall and provide better access; $473,838 to upgrade the Walwa Services Memorial Hall and enable it to function as a refuge during emergencies; $387,384 to upgrade courts at the Corryong Tennis Club; $25,000 to the Corryong and District Memorial Hall to develop the streetscape around the hall and memorial gardens with public art, information and a grassed area. Two further rounds of local community project grants of up to $2 million open on 15 March 2021. PICTURED: Ilma Clark and Sheril Wilson celebrate the ongoing work at the Memorial Hall in Corryong. Community grants open Do you have an idea or Bushfire Community Grants • Enhance community Murray Community Recovery initiative to support bushfire Recovery Program ($550,000) health and wellbeing Hub on 1800 518 222 or recovery in your community? and the State Government’s • Attract visitors to Towong [email protected]. Round 2 of Council’s Community Recovery and Shire. $750,000 Community Resilience Grants stream of • Provide opportunities for Recovery Meetings Recovery Grants Program is the Community Recovery skills development and/or open until Friday, 12 February Package ($200,000). information sharing with grants up to $5,000 to • Walwa, Wednesday 20 Projects and activities that • Increase fire preparedness fund projects and activities to demonstrate the following January, 6.30pm at Walwa support community recovery and mitigation (including Recreation Reserve are encouraged: equipment) and renewal. • Nariel Valley, Thursday 28 • Support bushfire recovery Preference will be given to The program is open to not- January, 5.30pm at Nariel • Build community resilience applicants that have not for-profit organisations and • Support social, economic Valley CFA shed community groups across received funding from this and environmental recovery program in previous rounds • Cudgewa, Tuesday 2 Towong Shire. • Support community events, with successful applicants February, 7.00pm at In Round 1, 53 applications activities and infrastructure announced in late March Cudgewa Football Club received a total of $240,000. projects 2021. • Thowgla, Wednesday The Community Recovery • Increase awareness of For more information or 10 February, 6.30pm at Grants Program is supported support services to discuss your application Thowgla Hall by the Federal Government’s contact the Upper

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Authorised by the Victorian Government, THURSDAY JANUARY 14, 2021 THE CORRYONG COURIER PAGE FIVE Mental health message delivered BACASH’S Former AFL footballer by Corryong Health in “Given the year and mental health the wake of last year’s we have all had, these advocate, Wayne Schwass, bushfires and the impact events are so important in spoke to about 50 people at the coronavirus pandemic bringing everyone together EMPORIUM the Upper Murray Events has had on the community. and speaking openly about Centre on Saturday about “His presentation really our mental health.” We stock a great range the issues he had faced resonated with everyone “We are looking at and how he had coped there,” said community getting Wayne back • Town Planners • Surveyors • Engineers of Clothing, Fabrics, with them. inclusion administrator, another time as well as • Building Designers • Project Managment Bedding & Towels His visit was organised Tahnia Whitsed. other guest speakers.” • Environmental Management We specialise in all forms of property Find a treasure in Bacash’s Attic investigations in both VIC and NSW:- • Site and Level Surveys • Rural and Town WINTER HOURS Subdivisons • Land Title Advice • Planning Applications • Councils Approvals • Land Monday ...... 9am to 4pm Capability Assessments • House Designs and Tuesday ...... 9am to 4pm Building Permits • Development Feasibilites Wednesday...... 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More than $470,000 generation and storage “During the crisis, first will be invested in the units on key community responders and evacuation Walwa Services Memorial buildings across the Upper sites were without power,” Hall Revitalisation Project, Murray. he explained. supporting upgrades to the The $800,000 project, “Afterwards, even the building’s utilities and known as the Place- most mundane elements standalone emergency Based Power Plan and of life like having a hot refuge functions so it has spearheaded by Upper shower, cooking, getting the necessary facilities Murray Incorporated cash or buying fuel were required for an emergency (UMI), aims to protect difficult if not impossible relief centre. against power outages for many for far too long. More than $540,000 and to reduce local power “The bushfires and their will go to the Towong prices. aftermath underscored a Soldiers ‘Our Place’ “Last summer, we saw problem we have been project to refurbish FIREWOOD the devastating impact of living with for a long the Towong Soldiers an insecure power supply time – the vulnerability Memorial Hall to make Upper Murray Hardwood when towns like Corryong of our power supply to the hall a more accessible and Walwa were cut off unanticipated disruptions. and comfortable meeting Contact: from power for almost a “When life and death place. week in the midst of the are part of the equation the More than $380,000 fires and that should never motivation to secure the will fund the Game, Set, Rowen Mildren happen again,” Dr Haines energy supply intensifies Match - Corryong Tennis said. dramatically and we want Hub project which will 0428 446 040 “I know that the Upper to be sure that the region upgrade the facility to an Murray community is much better prepared eight-court central tennis 0408 869 111 recovery committee for next time,” Mr Cesa hub for the Upper Murray. PAGE 6 THE CORRYONG COURIER THURSDAY JANUARY 14, 2021 PAGE 7 Community regroups after the year from hell The year 2020 will prove to be unforgettable • Veteran tennis player, Neil Mitchell, was August for all the wrong reasons as the Upper Murray inducted as Country Week Legend at the 2020 • A new mobile phone base station on the community endured horrendous bushfires at the event in Wodonga. will improve service in start, followed by floods, coronavirus pandemic • Located at the former Corryong College the area. restrictions which hampered the recovery process junior campus, the Upper Murray Community • Towong Council endorsed a community-led and border closures - all of which placed enormous Recovery Hub opened its doors. plan to develop the Playles Hill area. strain on our mental health. • Albury Tigers’ footballers who were helping • An alternative concept for football and netball Despite these unprecedented setbacks, the with the local bushfire cleanup, were sanctioned in the Upper Murray involving a merged club community has once again displayed its resilience by the O&M club with 400 hours of community option was presented by a league working party and willingness to support each other as we work after misbehaving at a local caravan park. to the clubs and then opened for public comment, recover from the ravages of 2020. March which met with resistance from sections of the January • Corryong Health welcomed a donation of community. • Lightning started a number of bushfires that $250,000 by local farmer and investor, John September roared through the Upper Murray over the new Mitchell, primarily for the development of its • Towong Council awarded more than $254,000 year, causing millions of dollars worth of damage mental health program. in round one of its Community Recovery Grants to properties and huge stock losses in the Towong • The Victorian government announced a further Program to 53 successful applicants. and Snowy Valleys local government areas. $500,000 in funding for the re-development of the • The massive cleanup after the January • Volunteer firefighter, Sam McPaul, was killed Towong Council owned Colac Colac Caravan bushfires was completed with 183 properties in a firestorm at Jingellic which flipped the truck Park. in the Towong Shire being cleaned and 578 he was in. • More than 1000 people attended a rousing structures cleared. • Cudgewa was the hardest hit town with the concert at the Cudgewa football ground which • Former Corryong real estate agent, Scott loss of 15 houses and the inferno reached the raised more than $55,000 for local bushfire Burgess, was placed on a two-year community outskirts of Corryong, destroying the Mt Mitta- recovery. corrections order for attempting to blackmail matite Caravan Park. • A partnership of former Corryong pharmacy the ANZ Bank over records left at its vacated Coronavirus restrictions and border closures hampered local bushfire • Victorian premier, Daniel Andrews, visited managers, Steve Kruger and Marko Popovic, Corryong branch. Corryong to announce initial support measures purchased the Corryong business. • A freak hail storm hit Corryong bringing recovery efforts. in the wake of the fires and the Commonwealth • Lorraine Paton was recognised for her down tree branches around the town and more government made a grant of $1 million to Towong volunteer work raising funds for the Royal than 20 trees on the golf course. • Corryong footballer Mitch Harris followed in Shire to replace infrastructure. Children’s Hospital at a garden party hosted by the • Nine candidates nominated for election to Vale his father Ron’s footsteps when he was appointed • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel Victroian governor, Linda Dessau AC. the Towong Council. Community members and former residents senior coach of Corryong for the 2021 season. were deployed to Corryong to provide logistics • The last of the ADF task force left Corryong October who passed away during the year included:- Ross December and transport assistance to emergency services’ after assisting with recovery efforts. • Commonwealth fund-ing of $1.34 million Hutton, Bill Waters, Trevor Laverty, John Craig, clean-up efforts. The troops also hosted the • With close to 100mm of rain falling on has been earmarked for the sealing of the Stock • Tooma musician, Fanny Lumsden, won the Australia Day celebrations in Corryong. the track in the week leading up to the Towong Route to create a deviation for truck traffic. ARIA award for Best Country Album for her James Penman, Elvira Coysh, Neville Hewatt, • Local Australia Day awards included:- Cup meeting, the event was cancelled but with • A majority of Upper Murray clubs rejected a 2020 release ‘Fallow’. Helena O’Brien, Max Walker, Bob Coulston, Corryong: Citizens of the Year - Greg Hillier and everything in place, a healthy crowd enjoyed a merger proposal with only the Federal club voting The Towong Turf Club decided to proceed Ilse Knauf, Christine Gray, Ian Waugh, Jake Thea Newton; Special Recognition - local CFA ‘phantom’ race day. in favour of a move to the league. with the 2021 Cup meeting in March regardless Evans, Len Harris, Betty Walton, Bill Proctor, The huge cleanup task after the bushfires involved more than 180 properties in the Towong Shire. of what coronavirus restrictions will apply. brigades. Walwa: Certificates of Appreciation - • The ‘Footy for Fires’ charity weekend drew • Towong Council’s Director of Relief and Jack Tyrell, Lance Pepper, (Andy Albert (100), local CFA and RFS brigades, Walwa CERT and a finals-like crowd at Cudgewa on the Saturday Recovery, Nola Tudball, resigned from the • Police investigated a suspicious fire which Walwa Medical Centre. and raised more than $60,000 for local bushfire will use to house a permanent exhibit and museum. resources to support future relief and recovery. • The NSW government unilaterally and position to return to Melbourne for personal destroyed a Cudgewa North residence. George Hodgson, Joan Bond, Peter Nichols, • Tooma-based music-ian Fanny Lumsden and recovery. • The impact of the bushfires caused the Upper • The Upper Murray Events Centre, suddenly shut the border with Victoria including reasons. • Local border crossings were closed again, Ron Margason, Anne Bryceson, June Wilkinson, her partner Dan Stanley won the Video Clip of the • Following the issue of mandatory guidelines Murray Tennis Association to hold its finals incorporating a new gym, was handed over to the a hard closure of the Towong and bridge November this time by the Victorian government, after Sam Hill, Lesley Waters, Ralph Fair, Johnny crossings (with the latter being re-opened a week Year at the Tamworth Country Music awards for by the Victorian government over mass gatherings series on one day as a ‘Fast6’ tournament with community. • Following a postal vote election, new coronavirus outbreaks in NSW. Whitehead, Geoff McIntyre, Irene Cummiskey, later after community backlash). her song Real Men Don’t Cry. because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2020 Man Khancoban taking the title over Corryong 34-22. • Nola Tudball was appointed as Director Towong Shire councillors were Peter Dikschei • The MFSR Bush Festival board announced • Maintenance work on the Tintaldra Bridge • The Corryong Scout Troop was re-formed Frederick Scammell, Lorna Gladwin, Ken Land, February From Snowy River Bush Festival was postponed Relief and Reovery by Towong Council. and Denise Anderson joined incumbents David that the 2021 event will go ahead with a full was scheduled for six to eight weeks with a detour June after an absence of 15 years. May McCrohan, Madge Wheeler, Ena Nankervis, • Andy Albert celebrated his 100th birthday and eventually cancelled; while the UMFNL Wortmann, Andrew Whitehead and Aaron Scales. program from April 8-11. with family and friends at Mittamatite Lodge. postponed the start of the season before calling it being applying for around four weeks. • The Corryong Courier launched its new inter- Graeme Nutt, Robert Whitehead, Suzan Sullivan. • The Victorian govern-ment pledges an off later in the year. • Towong Council established several local active website. additional $200,000 towards the construction • Corryong Health put the community on community-led groups to drive recovery across • Landcare Victoria received $33,000 in of the Upper Murray Events Centre to ease the notice about the coronavirus risk and implemented the municipality. Commonwealth funding for sustainability works burden on the local community contribution in the controlled access to the facility. May in the Upper Murray. aftermath of the bushfires. • Melissa Humphrey and Nicole Martin were • As if the bushfires and border closures • The Benambra-Corryong Road was re-opened • Forest Fire Manage-ment Victoria began awarded Life Membership of the Corryong because of the pandemic weren’t enough, a severe following its fire-related closure for several on-ground assessments to replace or repair fences Crocodiles Swim Club. cold snap swept through the region, bringing months. adjoining public land impacted by bushfires. April heavy rainfall and flooding locally. • The Upper Murray league called for • Work to remove the honour of avenue trees at • Corryong College received $1.2 million in • Towong Council offers three types of rates nominations for a working party to investigate Tintaldra which were damaged in the bushfires was Victorian government bushfire recovery funding relief to alleviate the burden on fire affected club amalgamations. stopped after community concerns but assurances for new equipment, landscaping and an upgrade of residents. • The Corryong & District Memorial Hall were given that a replacement memorial would be the basketball court and ECA Centre. • The Corryong Show Society received committee received a further $240,000 in Victorian installed. • Towong Council CEO, Julianna Phelps, $245,000 in Victorian government funding for the government funding to continue an upgarde of the • The Upper Murray Football Netball League was re-appointed to the position following an extension and upgrade of the power supply at the facility that began in 2009. (UMFNL) released a five-team draw after Border- independent performance review. recreation reserve precinct. • Local first-time author, Marita Albert, Walwa went into recess for the season because of • Golf in Corryong was shut down for most • The economic impact of the January fires on launched her book ‘Shock to Shock (And the a lack of footballing numbers. of the year, firstly by the bushfires and then by the local economy was estimated at close to $36 Space In Between)’, about being an MS carer. • More than 80 trucks carrying precious fodder confusing coronavirus restrictions as the club is million. • Roos were the second club to for fire affected stock arrived in Corryong. affliliated with Golf NSW but subject to Victorian • Corryong College F-2 and VCE students go into recess for the 2020 season, after Border- • Jingellic residents were ‘back on the air’ rules. returned to school after six weeks of home Walwa. following the installation of a new mobile phone • The decision was made to cancel the MFSR learning. July service, replacing the recently upgraded tower Bush Festival. • Towong Council made 13 recommendations • The Upper Murray football and netball season and equipment hut which were destroyed in the • The Corryong Historic Machinery Club to the Royal Commission into National Natural was cancelled because of safety concerns around bushfires. acquired one of Melbourne’s iconic trams which it Disaster Arrangements including improving the coronavirus restrictions. EVERY TEST HELPS US KEEP DOING THE THINGS WE LOVE

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PUBLIC NOTICES DEATHS SCAMMELL, Dorothy June - 28 November, 1938 - 4 January, 2021 Just three short months after losing Fred, June passed away after a brief illness and now they are Submissions Invited: Proposed Councillor Allowances reunited. Dearly loved mother and At the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 9 December 2020, Towong Shire mother-in-law of Greg Council proposed to update the Mayor and Councillor Allowances and now and Alison; Faith and invites public submissions. John (Bryce); Dione and Cattle killed in crash John Coleiro; Paulette Traffic on the Murray services were then The allowances can be viewed at the Corryong or Tallangatta Council Offices, and Joe (Touma). Valley Highway near involved in a lengthy or on Council’s website: Gran to Jeremy and was disrupted operation to remove cattle, Heidi; Luke and www.towong.vic.gov.au/about-council/policies-foi-disclosures/. for several hours last some of which were dead Courtney; Tom and Tuesday when a truck or required euthanasia. Emma; Melissa and Written submissions are now invited and will be considered in accordance loaded with cattle rolled The injured driver also Luke; Sam and Taylah; while negotiating a bend had to be taken to hospital. with Section 223 of the Local Government Act. Kieran and Georgina; at around 1.30pm. One lane of the Declan, Skye and Elyse. Police and emergency highway was also closed Any person wishing to be heard or represented at a Council meeting in Great Gran to Lexie, while the vehicle was support of their submission must specify this in their submission. Franky, Archer, CONTRACTING righted and removed from Hendrix, Harper and the scene. Submissions must be received in writing no later than 5pm on Thursday Dottie, Parker and Ellis. 11 February and can be provided in the following ways: Sister of Nita (dec.), HAY CARTAGE Bill, Shirley and Steve. • All areas Hay run put • Emailed to [email protected] and addressed to the Chief Totally devoted to all (Experienced Executive Officer her family, she was contractor / own truck) on hold loved by us all and will • Can also supply • By mail addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Submissions, be sadly missed. grass hay Reluctantly, Burrum- Towong Shire Council, PO Box 55, Tallangatta Victoria 3700 (big rounds) buttock Hay Runners v • Competitive rates founder, Brendan ‘Bumpa’ Council will consider any submissions received regarding the proposed on both Farrell, has decided to allowances prior to final adoption. A private family funeral Contact: postpone the planned has been held. Australia Day trip to Rod Cowie For more information contact Council on 1300 365 222 or BERRIQUIN Winton this year. Corryong FUNERALS However, with the [email protected]. 0408 364 910 Finley 03 5883 1063 growing NSW outbreak and stricter border MEETINGS POSITIONS VACANT closures, he has put the run on hold. Upper Murray “I have a duty of care SAFETY ON PUBLIC LAND ACT 2004 Historical Society CORRYONG for the public and I’d be a Declaration of public safety zones bloody idiot to put people Chris Hardman, Chief Fire Offi cer, as delegate of the Secretary to the Department Inc. across the (Queensland) of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, has made a declaration of public safety border and spread it,” he zones under section 4(1) of the Safety on Public Land Act 2004 for the purpose of Annual General maintaining public safety by imposing conditions on recreational activities to lessen Meeting said. the risk of transmission of novel coronavirus COVID-19. The following conditions will Many volunteers in apply to ninety six State forest visitor sites within these public safety zones: Tuesday February 9, the drought relief support • A person should take reasonable steps to maintain a distance of 1.5 metres from all 2021 crew were also from other persons (except those persons with whom they ordinarily reside); and At the MFSR Museum • If areas of a public safety zone have been closed through signs or barriers, no 24-30 Hanson St., Corryong. Ph: 6076 1286 Victoria and faced the - 9.30am person may enter or remain in these areas; and possibility of quarantining • If camp sites in a public safety zone are physically defi ned through on-ground J Whitehead (Pres) CASUAL STAFF REQUIRED for two weeks. markings, signs or barriers, a person may only camp within those defi ned areas S Ross (Sec.) Do you have: The declaration remains in force until 30th June 2021. “That’s a big ask,” Mr • Excellent customer service skills? The full declaration and schedule listing the ninety six sites to which the public safety Farrell said. • An ability to work as part of a team? zones apply, can be viewed at Corryong Local hay run www.ff m.vic.gov.au/visiting-state-forests/forest-and-road-closures • Excellent presentation standards? Kindergarten organiser, Belinda Attree, www.delwp.vic.gov.au • A good work ethic? Customer Service Centre 136 186 said that the trip could FR3690 Annual General Then we would like to talk to you Meeting possibly go ahead around No previous experience required, onsite training June or July. Monday February 8, ‘BOTTOM’S UP @ THE BOTTOM PUB” provided “People can still 2021 - 6.30pm The Corryong Hotel Motel (‘Bottom Pub’) will Ken Bailey Must be available on weekends & over Easter/ donate hay but we won’t be closing it’s doors for for the first time in four Corryong Hotel Motel MFSR Bush Festival be collecting it until a new months on the day and night of Sunday January Mechanical Welcoming all parents Please direct all applications via email to: date has been confirmed,” 17, 2021. for the 2021 year to [email protected] she added. Our staff have will be having a well earned day join the current Parents off with a post-Christmas Party. The doors will Repairs Club Committee to hand over positions re-open on Monday January 18 at 4pm. 46 Donaldson St Corryong Neighbourhood Centre Pockets and Wendy would like to thank everyone Corryong FOR SALE for their support that they have given them since Galley Kitchen - Tas. Upper Murray Employment Group – Join the Facebook group to advertise or find employment opening day and also for their understanding for Phone Wodonga Eyecare – Visiting Wed 20th Jan- Call 02 6056 4000 us to give staff the day off. oak with black granite Playles Hill Project – Plans and feedback forms available in CNC office 6076 1119 benches, Italian Technology Playgroup – Wednesday afternoon from 1pm – Assistance with IT queries. 5-burner gas stove, Skills & Jobs – Dale visiting 3rd Thurs of each month – Assisting with resumes, pathways & job search elec. wall oven, $2000. Cert III in Tourism – Opportunity to complete cert via virtual classroom – commencing February CHIROPRACTOR CORRYONG Ph: 0456 464 099. IN CORRYONG TAXI SERVICE Advertising THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE CNC SOCIAL ENTERPRISES Dr Rowan Daniel Upper Murray Community Bakery - Open 7 days a week – Phone 02 6076 1196 Servicing Pays Upper Murray Community Garage – Open Mon-Thur - Phone 02 6037 1587 Visiting weekly Corryong on Fridays Dividends & District FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR STAFF & CUSTOMERS, PLEASE USE HAND SANITISER ON ARRIVAL AND 9.30am-5.30pm Corryong Courier MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS Next appointments: 0418 697 807 CENTRELINK & VICROADS AGENCY - PRINTING - LAMINATING - FREE INTERNET ACCESS Phone: 02 6076 1045 January 22, 2021 Note: Please do [email protected] 81B Hanson St., Corryong not call 6076 1418 39 Hanson St, Corryong Vic 3707 ABN 38 793 076 812 Ph: 6056 2185 Long term contract rates available Ph: 02 6076 2176 Email: [email protected] THURSDAY JANUARY 14, 2021 THE CORRYONG COURIER PAGE NINE WHAT, WHEN & WHO Find-a-Word MUSEUM ROSTER UPPER HUME ANGLICAN PARISH HEALTH SERVICE Open 10am to Covid 19 safe Church 1pm Daily Alcohol, Tobacco and restrictions still in force. Strange place names Jan 15: R Waters Other Drugs support – Masks to be worn, Jan 16: Help wanted drug withdrawal nurs- shortened service and Jan 17: Help wanted es and counsellors from sign in required. Jan 18: L Tomalin Wodonga will visit on an Holy Communion Cor- outreach basis as required. Jan 19: S Briskey ryong 9:30am 1st and 3rd Ph: 1800 657 573. Jan 20: L Wild Sunday, Jan 21: M Kennedy Morning Prayer Corry- WASTE ong 9:30am 2nd and 4th OP SHOP MANAGEMENT Sunday Jan 15: am - , pm Charlie Holy Communion & Brie Jones; Corryong Tip 2pm 1st Sunday am Tully; Jan 16: Thursday: 4pm - 6pm Holy Communion Cudg- Jan 18: am Di Brennan, Sunday: 12 noon - 4pm ewa 11:30am 3rd Sunday. pm Hazra; All enquires Fr Mitch Jan 19: am Hazra & Public holidays - Closed Rebecca Creswell, pm Waste Collection Days: Porter 02 6076 1057 Lindy O’Connor; Tuesday: Towong, Tin- BAPTIST CHURCH Jan 20: am Kate & Suz, taldra, Walwa, Jingellic, pm Chris Harrison & Jane Lucyvale, Colac Colac 87-89 Hanson Street Spilsbury; Enquiries: Thursday: Cudgewa Val- Jan 21: am Sam Pryse Pastor Graeme Van & Dianne Latta, pm Kim ley, Cudgewa, Nariel, Brummelen - Heycox. Thougla, Biggara, Bunroy (02) 60761 468 Friday: Corryong Town- MEALS ON WHEELS ship, Khancoban. CATHOLIC PARISH Rotary For more information Christmas Day 25/12: 14/1/21 - 22/1/21 visit www.towong.vic.gov. Mass @ Walwa @ 9am au or phone 02 6071 5100 1st & 3rd Sundays: CORRYONG HEALTH Walwa @ 11.30am or 1300 365 222 (local call 2nd, 4th & 5th Sundays: cost). Corryong @ 11.30am LOCAL JUSTICES PENTECOSTAL OF PEACE Ambassadors of Jesus Carol Allen - NSW & Urgent Care Centre 59 Donaldson Street Vic. (6076 2051); Merv (UCC):- Sunday: 10.30am Worship Ward (6076 1369); Phil 1. Present to the UCC & The Word followed by Coulston (6071 2746); 2. Be assessed by highly Felloship Lunch. 7.30pm Tom Newton - Vic (0438 trained nurse As arranged; 382 140); Terry Forrest 3. 3. If required a Doctor Wednesday: 7.45pm: Al- (0499 579 502). Amby Donald Kyup will be contacted via My ternate Fellowship - La- Baan Baa Dunedoo Ladys Pass dies, Prayer, Men’s, Family. Emergency Doctor Bagdad Edi Lah Other Services:- Enquiries: Pastors Douglas CORRYONG & Carol Allen 6076 2050 Bald Hills Elbow Hill Nar Nar Goon Emergencies - 000 FOODSHARE (anytime) /51. Fax 6076 2052.E-mail: Billabong Ewlyamartup Nile Corryong Medical Clinic Due to the coronavirus ([email protected]). Bombo Furracabad Olio - 02 6076 3290 pandemic Corryong Food- Catch The Fire Ministries Bong Bong Giru Peel Corryong Health Share has changed from & Rise Up Australia Prayer Bow Grong Grong Violet Town Meeting: 7.45 pm Sun- Reception - 02 6076 3200 a drop-in service to a ‘no Carlo Hay Yorkeys Knob Nurse on Call – 1300 606 contact care package’ day: First of the month at 024 (anytime) delivery service an Council Chambers, Cor- Come by Chance Image Flat You Yangs GP helpline – 1800 022 Wednesday & Thursday ryong Enquiries: B Cadle Cooee Island Bend Zeehan 222 (anytime) Thursday. Contact Carol 6948 4468 Dicks Tableland Jan Juc Pathology – Mon. to Frid. on 0427 762 051 or Dingo Koo Wee Rup 8am to 12pm. Douglas 0427 014 935 UNITING CHURCH prior to 9.30am for same 20 letters left over. TOWONG SHIRE & day delivery. Services are held at PUBLIC LIBRARY 9.30am each Sunday, Household items from except 5th Sundays, which Joke Of The Week:- Corryong Relief Centre

76 Hanson St., Corryong are at Walwa 11am.

Council customer service are still by appointment. Q: What do you call a guy with a rubber toe? Cnr Donaldson & Wheeler Answer:Roberto and library staff are availa- St., Corryong ble Monday to Friday 9am Church Council: Linda to 4.30pm . BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT Nankervis 6077 9212 Council office and library Pastoral Enquiries: Sandy are closed on weekends Australian Breast- Hill 6076 8273, Catherine and public holidays. Ross 6076 1363, Linda Birthday feeding Association - Telephone: National Breastfeeding Nankervis 6077 9212 Shire: 6076 2160; helpline 1800 686 268. Hall Hire: Pamela Menere Library: 6076 1639 Local volunteer counsellor 0408 767 327 24-30 Hanson St., Corryong. Ph: 6076 1286 - Lisa Vallett 0459 707 085. Club COMMUNITY CAR Info at www.breastfeeding. SEVENTH DAY A service for those asn.au. ADVENTIST without transport to access Services will resume appointments in Alb- CENTRELINK when restrictions allow. To register your child in the Birthday Club Wodonga. Ph: 6076 3200. Retirement: 132 300; Dis- Radio Upper phone 6076 1045 or email LOCAL POLICE ability/Sickness & Carers: Murray [email protected] For all emergencies call 13 2717; Multilingual Ser- 88.7 / 98.9 / 107.7 Triple Zero - 000 vice: 13 1202; Customer Jennifer Fennell For non-urgent matters Relations: 1800 050 004; EACH BIRTHDAY CLUB MEMBER RECEIVES A BIRTHDAY CARD AND FREE PATTIES PARTY PACK call the Police Assistance Wed: 10am - 1pm Appointments: 13 10 21. Line (24/7) 131 444 Sun: 1pm - 5pm Corryong - 02 6076 1666 Carelink: 1800 052 222. PAGE TEN THE CORRYONG COURIER THURSDAY JANUARY 14, 2021 Services & Business Directory

BEAUTY AND HEALTH CARPET CLEANING EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

S & K WHITEHEAD WILESMITH CARPET & EARTHMOVING P/L • 3 x 20 Ton Excavators • CAT D6T Bulldozer UPHOLSTERY CLEANING • Komatsu D65 Bulldozer Free hallways and mats with house lots • Komatsu 655 Grader • Truck and Truck Trailers Pensioner discounts available • 25 Ton Dump Truck • Rock Breaker • Smooth Drum Roller • Tri-axle Spread Float * Waxing * Facials QUARRY PRODUCTS PHONE: • Road Base - 25mm & 40mm * Spray tans 0428 482 976 • Rock for erosion control or contact local agent For all your earthmoving needs * Manicures and Pedicures Hobie’s Simon & Kim Whitehead Sports Store Ph: 02 6076 2036 / 0408 495 468 * Massage *eye lashes 6076 1121 61 Hanson Street, Coryrong R & S MCINNES EARTHMOVING COMPUTER SERVICES Phone Jane Mongan Equipment for hire • 2 x 21 ton Volvo excavators 0427 737 556 Corryong • Volvo 30 ton dump truck Computer • D6T CAT Bulldozer BUS SERVICE • 10m Truck & Dog Services • Cat 12G Grader CORRYONG BUS & FREIGHT • Triaxle Float TIMETABLE • Log Grab For competitive prices and local services, Daily service to Albury-Wodonga via Walwa systems (on site installation), software • 11 ton smooth & padfoot rollers Monday to Friday accessories and system maintenance. Departs: For all enquires please phone Richard and Call to discuss your requirements or for an Corryong Newsagency (6076 1381)...... 7.30am Samantha on 02 6076 1446 or 0408 768 246 Cudgewa...... 7.45am obligation free quote. Tintaldra...... 8.00am Walwa Store (6037 1291)...... 8.20am Warwick Ross Jingellic Store (6037 1320)...... 8.45am Ph: 6076 2233 / Fax: 6076 1609 Mount Alfred...... 9.00am ...... 9.30am Arrives: CONCRETERS Snow White Depot...... 10.15am ILLIE (474 David St., Albury) CONTRACTING Wodonga Post Office...... 10.30am (High St., Wodonga) H R v Road Construction & Maintenance Departs: HARRY’S Wodonga Post Office...... 1.20pm v Road Re-sheeting Snow White Depot ...... 2.00pm v Dairy Lanes PLANT HIRE (6021 4368) CONCRETING v Culvert & Drainage Arrives: Granya...... 2.50pm For a Quality Finish v Site Cuts Full Range of Quarry Products Mount Alfred...... 3.25pm v Building Pads Jingellic...... 3.35pm • Shed Slabs • Walwa...... 3.45pm v Subdivisions Tintaldra...... 4.00pm Pathways v Dam Construction & Cleaning Towong...... 4.10pm Corryong Newsagency...... 4.30pm • Driveways • Patios Phone: Office - 02 6076 1329 • Pickup/drop off service available to railway • Exposed Stamp & stations, airport and hospitals. Maurie or Clayton on 0427 240 077 Stencil Greg - 0408 555 131 / • Bus service does not operate on weekends or Victorian public holidays. Bobcat & Tipper Hire Fax: 02 6076 2240

CARRIERS 0439 400 418 Email: [email protected] DON’S FREIGHT For information about SERVICE advertising Corryong - Cudgewa - Walwa- in the Business Directory Tintaldra - Tallangatta - Albury/ Wodonga and surrounding areas daily please email: Michael and Sandra Green adverts@corryongcourier. Ph: 0411 617 086 or 02 6077 4215 com.au THURSDAY JANUARY 14, 2021 THE CORRYONG COURIER PAGE ELEVEN Services & Business Directory

ELECTRICAL PEST CONTROL TYRES

Trevor & Narelle Weekes FARM REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE now trading as PEST TO KILL Joe Elias T/A • Servicing the Corryong area for all your pest control needs Joey’s Repairs • For that good old honest and On Site Services & Repairs reliable service 24 hrs 7 Days a week • Trucks and Machinery Call 0419 257 188 • Welding • Auto Electrical PLUMBING • 5 Tonne Excavator for hire BROWNS PLUMBING Ph: 02 6077 1170 CORRYONG Servicing the Upper Murray for over 30 years Mob: 0429 110 264 Licence No. VIC 24675 NSW 214998C 27 Donaldson Street, Corryong  PLUMBING Ph: (02) 6076 1177 / 0457 328 123 (AH) MEDICAL  GASFITTING E: [email protected]  DRAINAGE CLOSED SATURDAY MORNINGS Service by appointment only ALWA MEDICAL CLINIC COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC Supply, installation & maintenance SUBSCRIPTIONS • Regularly visiting doctors  Gas & combustion stoves v Dr Barbara Hoare v Dr Clare Roczniok  Carbon monoxide testing  Wood & gas heaters v Dr Ian Partridge v Dr Stephanie Partridge  Roofing & guttering  Water tanks, water pumps & pressure v Dr John Sanderson v Dr Susan Lumsdaine systems  Hot water services • y Same da appointments generally available  Evaporative air-conditioners  Large range of PVC, copper pipe & poly • Bulk billing for concession card holders fittings  Sewer & drain cleaning machine & children 16yrs & under  Ditch Witch, backhoe/front end loader & horizontal borer • Blood/pathology tests  Pipe & cable locator  Backflow prevention Phone: 6037 1222 Colin Brown’s Mobile: 0409 742 476 Appointments also available with Workshop: 27-31 Harris Street, Corryong [email protected] Maternal Health Nurse. MOVING IN 2021? Keep up with the news PEST CONTROL PATRICK in the Upper Murray with MONGAN a subscription to the HIGH COUNTRY Corryong Courier PEST CONTROL PLUMBING A great gift for family & friends! • Roof Plumber • Drainage All Pest Control Digital and print Treatments and Inspections • Gas Fitter • Sewer Machine • Supply of fittings subscriptions available Servicing all areas Brendon & Kerrie Attree Reasonable Rates Digital: corryongcourier. Lic. VIC/NSW Prompt service com.au Mobile: 0418570194 Print: Phone 02 6076 Ph/Fax: 02 60725347 Mobile: 0417 293 192 email: [email protected] Home: 02 6077 1255 1045 or email editorial@ “When Local Knowledge Really Counts” Lic Vic: 44726 NSW: 78004C corryongcourier.com.au PAGE TWELVE THE CORRYONG COURIER THURSDAY JANUARY 14, 2021 AUCTIONEERS, LIVESTOCK Contact your local representative Upper Murray Sport Jeff Brindley Mobile: 0428 762 554 AH: 02 6077 5275 Bowls events start rolling The annual Men’s Triples Tournament was held on Sunday – the The business bowls competition kicks off for a first tournament the club shortened season tonight. has been able to hold since 2019, so it was quite an important day. It was sponsored once Livestock & General again by O’Connell’s Airconditioning and Transport Refrigeration, who have supported the event for many years, and we M & B McKimmie sincerely thank them. • Ascots NVLX Teys Wagga There were ten visiting teams and four of our own PH: 0488 760 517 and the winning team 02 6076 0517 came from Wodonga, skipped by David Nichol. In second place was a team from Corowa Services, skipped by Sam Nixon with Simon Donadon’s the current Covid rules. countback from Catherine Whitsed and Faye Mc- Business Bowls is also Corryong team coming Other results for the Ross and Jeanette Kimmie. due to start today. third. Fourth place went to week:- McInnes (proof that our The Ladies Club Thursday roster:- a team from Tallangatta. Wednesday: 20 social bowls days are open Triples is on today and Jan 21st: J Cooper, M It was a good day and players, with the winners to all!) Men’s Championship Humphrey, C C Smedley. thanks go to the catering being Murray Carkeek Thursday: 10 players Pairs on Sunday 17th, Roll on! team for their work under and Dennis McInnes, on a and winners were Merrilyn starting at 10.30am. ~ The Hammer Croquet Tee to Green continues Pennant golf gets Corryong...... 7 Championships and The newly-introduced Holbrook...... 6 winners on the day underway were A Grade - Melissa sport of croquet in Batlow...... 1 Corryong is attracting a With two rounds Humphrey 51-18=33; B Walwa...... 1 good following on Fridays completed, Tumbarumba Grade - Cheryl Lloyd 59- at the Corryong Bowls has shot to the top of the Draw 20=39. Club at 10am. Hills Zone pennant ladder R3 17 January @ The Corryong Corryong:- 8.00am Everyone of all ages • Livestock Agents with a pair of victories. midweek mixed summer Tumbarumba v Walwa; and abilities is welcome Results competition is played 8.30am Welaregang v Bat- to come along for a fun Jan 3 at Walwa:- Mondays and Wednesdays • Rural Property Marketing low; 9.00am Adelong v morning. Holbrook d Welaregang (9 holes) 8.30am for 9am Holbrook. We provide the following services: 3/2; Tumbarumba d Corry- start. All welcome. Bye - 24 January. ong 3/2; Adelong d Batlow The novice golf • Livestock • Property R4 31 January UM Tennis 4/1. competition starts at • Obligation free appraisals Jan 10 at Batlow:- at Holbrook:- Association • Paddock Sales 8.30am on Saturday Corryong d Adelong 3/2; 8.00am Batlow v Draw • Auctions, Private Sales morning. • Corryong Liveweigh Scales Tumbarumba d Holbrook Corryong; 8.30am Week 12 - 16/1/21 & Tenders The men’s golf 4/1; Welaregang d Walwa Tumbarumba v Welare- Biggara v Cudgewa • Wodonga Market Sales competition will not • Clearing Sales 4/1. gang; 9.00am Adelong v Cud Nth v Corryong Walwa. be held this Saturday - Khancoban - Bye Livestock: Rodney McKenzie 0427 707 248 / 02 6077 9103 Ladder Corryong instead, a working bee Week 13 - 23/1/21 Cameron Hilton 0419 578 309 Tumbarumba...... 11 Midweek results:- will be at 10am to prepare Cudgewa v Khancoban Corryong v Biggara Property: Mike Weller 0410 663 041 Adelong...... 8 Monday 11/1: the course for round 3 of Cudgewa Nth - Bye Talk to us TODAY about your Livestock & Property requirements Welaregang...... 8 2nd round Summer pennant on Sunday.

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