The THEWindellama News NEWS April 2006 Windellama Progress Association Hall lnc. Vol. 10 no. 3 - April 2006

Editorial & Layout: Denise Johnson Sec/Treas: Cathy Meehan Production: Irene Turner Pat Freebairn Gary Johnson Published Monthly Distribution 700 in Windellama, , Nerriga, Bungonia, Mayfield, , Lake Bathurst, and Tarago

Fire Restrictions Still Apply All April

Easter Sunday 16th April Markets and Vintage Car Rally

Fire Brigade Auction Day Saturday 29th April

Goulburn Trophies & Sportswear Centre Engraving Framing Screen Printing Glass Etching Digital Imaging Embroidery Trophies Signs School Uniforms Automotive Graphics Caps & Hats Clothing 272 Auburn St (Next to Sanity Music) 4822 2610

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The WINDELLAMA NEWS IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE! Subscriptions - please send your details and The WINDELLAMA NEWS reaches over $20 (cheques payable to ‘Windellama News’) 700 households to cover the annual cost of postage. All advertising cheques please post to: Our Advertising Charges The Secretary, Month Year Cathy Meehan, 19 Willow Glen Rd For Sale/ Wanted $ 2.50 (maximum 3 lines) Tarago, 2580 ( 11 issues) If you have any short articles, anecdotes, or Small advertisement $ 6.50 $ 65.00 something else interesting about yourself, your (business card size) family, or the community please write it down Quarter page advertisement $12.00 $100.00 and drop it in our letterbox at the Hall. We will Half page advertisement $20.00 $190.00 edit it and publish it in the Windellama News. Full page advertisement $40.00 $360.00 A LOCKED POSTAL BOX IS AT THE FRONT Insert ready for inclusion $25.00 OF THE HALL FOR THE COLLECTION OF Double page discount $70.00 ITEMS FOR PUBLICATION There will be a small extra charge for elaborate Items left in the box after the deadline will typesetting of ‘one-off’ ads. not be collected or included in the News ALL ADVERTISING COPY MUST BE Articles, ads etc may also be sent by email to ACCOMPANIED BY PAYMENT [email protected] (cheques made payable to Windellama News).

Ads sent by email will not be put in the paper unless payment is received Inside this Issue….. by the deadline. Classifieds 5

Progress 11 Our Policy on Receipts

The Windellama News makes out a receipt for all advertising payments made to the paper. We don’t post out receipts to save Fire Brigade Auction 13 cost and we assume that the appearance of the advertisement in the paper could normally be taken as proof of payment. Windellama Public School 17 If you require a posted receipt please include a stamped self- addressed envelope with your payment. Vintage Car Rally & Markets 19

It would be greatly appreciated if anyone sending money to the Landcare 21 Windellama News would include their name and address and a note saying what it was for and put it in a sealed envelope. Fire Brigade 23 This would avoid a lot of confusion and uncertainty . Wild Windellama 25 Copyright Gardening 29

The Windellama News is published and authorised by the Windellama Progress Association Inc. Whilst every care has been taken in the produc- tion of the News, the editors take no responsibility for any inaccuracies, Historical 31 errors or omissions. The responsibility for advertisements complying with the Trade Practices Act lies with the person, company or agency submit- ting such for publication. Council News 35 Original material appearing in this newsletter is copyright. It may be repro- duced in part or in whole for the benefit of the community provided that the Church Information 36 source of the material is fully acknowledged. If you have any queries about using material from the Windellama News, please contact Denise Johnson (02 4844 5087)

DEADLINE FOR COPY, ADS ETC FOR THE MAY 2006 ISSUE IS

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Community Notice Board Best wishes Vale Kevin Hardy

Bessie Williams is still in hospital slowly recuperat- It is with great sadness and loss that we inform you ing. To those new in our area Bessie and her late of the passing of Kevin Hardy. husband Sid were an integral part of the community. Without them the Hall would not be what it is today, A funeral service was conducted at Windellama Hall the Historical Society and its contents non-existent on Wednesday 15th March. The hall was filled with without Bessie’s contributions. people not only from Windellama and surrounds, but from Sydney and afar to celebrate his life. Carol Roberts is still in plaster after her operation. A tree planting ceremony took place at his and We hope that you will be out and about soon Carol. Marion’s property afterwards. Once again the community extends to Marion and Warren Yates is slowly on the mend, keep your chin family our sincerest condolences. up Warren, you will be into the garden again soon we hope.

Call for Help!

The Fire Brigade need your help on Auction Day. Can you spare 30 minutes of your time in the kitchen or in the food tent? If you can, please phone Cathy Meehan on 4844 5554.

2nd April Goulburn Swap Meet Goulburn Showground. Gates open 6am. Tickets $3 at the gate. Ph: 1800 353 646

Windellama Field Day meeting is on at the hall on Wednesday, 12th April at 7.30pm. Everyone is most welcome to attend, very informal, new input gladly received.

Gold Medal at Games To Our Windellama Community Matthew Hayman went to school at Windellama 1983 Thank you to our friends who took time out to come to 1988. As far as we know and say goodbye to Kevin. he is the only ex-pupil to Thank you to our Progress Association, the hall was compete successfully at a beautiful. It meant so much to Angie and myself to Commonwealth Games. know that Kevin was so loved by us all. He has just won the gold medal cycling road race. I hope I have the opportunity in the future to return He lived at "Minerva" with the loving kindness that you all showed Angie and I parents and his brothers during this sad time of Kevin’s passing. Michael and Marcus. Marion Hardy

Windellama Progress Association Hall Inc. Next Progress Association Meeting Give notice of our Annual General Meeting Tuesday, 18th April To be held on Saturday, 20th May 7.30pm - 9pm At 2pm at Windellama Hall at Windellama Hall Nomination and membership forms on back page. Members and non-members welcome

3 The Windellama News April 2006 Cleanwater Enjoying visitors ? Bring them in to the Tank Goulburn Brewery for a couple of hours Services • Interesting conducted tours 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. Sundays Tanks cleaned with minimal • Lunch and Dinner daily water loss • Morning & Afternoon Teas

Crack repairs – flexible reinforced • Fine Ales and good old-fashioned food membrane • Craft markets every 4th Saturday OPEN daily from 11 a.m. Metal covers supplied and fitted Bungonia Road

(Beside the old Racecourse) Water Treatment – tank and house lines Tel. 4821 6071

Filters supplied and fitted

Ring John 0428 489 291 for all your tank services

BOBCAT HIRE 863 BOBCAT with attachments Experienced Operator David Lavender Quialigo Phone 4844 7078 Mobile 0418 767 067

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Community Notice Board Some of you may have seen the 4.8M Canadian Canoe and the half built 5.5M Sea Kayak at the show that I built. I have an ideal, once I have completed my Sea Kayak I want to do a short trip down at Sussex Inlet, St Georges Basin area with some of the more adventurous people in the district. So whoever is interested lets start tic tacking with a day trip, considering Sussex Inlet is just over an hour away via I-92. The ideal is for a safe one day, overnight trip with other people for adventure and fun. I would also like some feedback on safe day bushwalks in the area considering the weather is cooling and we are out of bushfire season. Other consideration is there a chance of building a couple of canoes or double sea kayaks with the local youth that the TSA would then look after? To buy a Canadian canoe ($1000+) or a sea kayak ($1500+) of the shelf, is an expensive option plus they would not be looked after if the TSA, Mulwarree Trust purchased them outright. If we setup a short sharp building program we can build for about $500ea over a couple of weekends. I have developed pretty good skills in this area and would like to see the young ones get together as a team building, skill development project with assistance from other interested parties. Basically get away from the computer games, TV's and get out and have fun. The canoe that I built has done a couple of trips down the and is designed for expeditions for 2 x crew and all their equipment for a long weekend. It also has watertight buoyancy compartments for safety. The sea kayak as the name implies is also designed for expeditions in the ocean for one or two people (single or double boat) can also carry equipment for a long weekend and has six watertight buoyancy compart- ments for safety. I would appreciate some feedback in this area if anyone is interested whether as a group or a personal basis. Regards Mr Geoff Molloy [email protected] 02 4844-5482 (Home) (Work) 02 6277-7135 [email protected] Communications Infrastructure Ministerial Wing Communications

Classified Advertisements Small classified advertisements are also placed in the Tarago Times free of charge.

For Sale Generator 7KVA, very little use. $1500 save $$$$’s on new one Phone 4844 5025

For Sale Gas bottles, 2 large - 1 full of gas. Certified until 2010. $200 Phone 4844 5025

For Sale Emden Geese, large - 3 months $15 Muscovie Ducks - 4 months $15; 2 months $10 Turkey Poults - 2 months $15 Phone after hours 4844 5225

For Sale 5 NEW energy efficient windows, size 2.4 mtrs. W x 1.5 mtrs H; laminated glass. Cost $1400 each, sell $500 each. Phone 4844 5038

For Sale Lucerne Hay - premium. Small bales. $14 per bale. Phone Cooinda Ent. 4844 4452

For Sale Gas Sales & deliveries - 45kg cylinders & refills on smaller cylinders. Phone Cooinda Ent. 4844 4452

For Sale Hino 8 tonne truck, long rego, runs well. 22ft steel tray with container pins. $8,000. Phone Cooinda Ent. 4844 4452

For Sale Seed Carrier, fits on back of truck, good condition. Phone Cooinda Ent. 4844 4452

For Sale Generator, 6.5 KVA, air cooled diesel, electric start, approx. 60 hours use, with built in battery charger. $1500. Phone 4823 5675 (AH) mob 0448 834 623

5 The Windellama News April 2006 BUNGONIA Constructions *Weekenders *Homesteads *Loft Homes *Extensions

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Calling all Historical Societies, Museums & Collecting Agencies around the …

The Collections Council of Australia

On Thursday 13 April from 10.00am, Goulburn Branch Library will host a meeting with Victoria Bullock of the Collections Council of Australia. Victoria has agreed to include us in a lightning trip to Canberra from her home state of South Australia, just prior to Easter, and would love to see representatives of local organisations as well as individuals or families with collecting interests in this area. And it’s FREE!

Victoria will discuss the role of the Collections Council of Australia, and its relationship to public and private collections around the nation.

We would therefore like to encourage representatives of all Historical Societies, Community Focus Groups with collecting interests, Museum operators, as well as anyone else with an interest in collecting, to come along and join us. Morning tea is included.

Further detail about the Collections Council can be obtained from their website at www.collectionscouncil.com.au.

Please contact Goulburn Branch Library for further information or to confirm your place for this unique opportunity. Email us at [email protected], or phone us on 4823- 4435, or come in to see us at the Civic Centre, Bourke St, Goulburn. Goulburn Branch Library is open 10am-6pm weekdays, 10am-1pm Saturdays and 2-5pm Sundays.

Lynn Bonomini Regional History Coordinator, Southern Tablelands Regional Library

What is a Reading Group?

Reading groups provide a forum for those wanting to combine their love of books with the opportunity to meet other readers. Members of the group select books to read, using various criteria, then meet regularly to discuss them. As a member of a reading group you can understand, appreciate and talk about the books you read plus discover new titles and writers.

Local Reading Groups: Goulburn There are 2 book groups currently running in Goulburn. Goulburn Reading Group Goulburn Reading Group (Book Club) meets on the third Tuesday of each month to discuss the book chosen for the month and choose the next one. Books discussed previously include 'My Brilliant Career', 'A Fortunate Life', 'Birdsong', 'The Idea of Perfection', 'Eucalyptus' and 'Cloudstreet' to name a few. Meetings are held at 10.00 am in the S.T.E.C. building in Chantry St. Goulburn. For details contact Jan Granger on 4845 1202 or register with the Southern Region Community College. For 2005 there will be a $10.00 fee per participant per term.

"Classic Readers" Reading Group Do you like to dip into Dickens, choose Chekhov or maybe tackle Tolkein? Then why not join the classic reader's group. Meetings are held once a month at the Goulburn Club for an informal evening and discussion about the chosen book, literature and life in general. For more information phone Annette on 4821 1833 (B.H.) or register at the Southern Region Community College. An initial registration fee of $20 applies.

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www.qualityruralsolutions.com.au RURAL COURSES IN THE GOULBURN AREA

Beef Care and Handling - Cost: $385 (Incl. GST), $616/ couple For producers wishing to successfully manage a small herd of beef cattle. Theory and practical work. Dates: -– May 20 & 21

ChemCert AQF3 - Cost: $330(GST free) The NSW Dept. of Environment and Conservation (DEC) Pesticides Act, became effective from 1 September 2005, See http://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/envirom/pesttrain.htm Trainer: Andy Cassim Dates: Goulburn – 6 & 13 May (two Saturdays)

ChemCert Refresher - Cost: $240.00 (GST free) A one day program to renew ChemCert accreditation. Refreshers scheduled for local communities upon demand. Dates: Goulburn – June 17

Farm Fencing Cost - $308 (Incl.GST ) $484/couple This highly practical workshop covers the siting and construction of both electrical and conventional fencing. On client’s farms – here’s your chance to get that fencing job done! Dates: Goulburn area –Commencing April 8 (2 Saturdays)

PROGRAZEÔ - Cost: $450 (Incl. GST) /Farm Family Weekends course with trainers Peter Simpson and Andy Cassim. Dates: Southern Tablelands and Highlands – commencing 23 July

For further information contact QRS Training Manager: Jane Vincent P: 62303584 F: 62303586 M: 0438 910679 Email: [email protected] . Address: RMB 1672, , NSW 2620

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Tarago & District Progress Association Inc.

A MESSAGE FROM THE PROGRESS ASSOCIATION’S PRESIDENT, MARIANNE RONAYNE

The Progress Association was formed last year to “Promote The Social and Economic Development of The Area”. To this end, we have undertaken a number of projects which I will list below.

Please be assured that we have not and will not do anything that encroaches on the privacy of residents. Any suggestions we may have would require the full support of residents and, where appropriate, council approval. We have had two meetings with representatives of clubs and associations in the district. The first was to discuss applications to The Woodlawn Trust and the second to call for a working group to submit applications for funding to other sources. This was done with the assistance of Ian Coillet from the Capital Region Area Consultative Committee. We plan to have a meeting to start this process in the near future.

The projects listed are now completed or awaiting final approval or further assistance to complete. A Draft Community plan was provided to community group representatives who attended a meeting on 27 Feb. Following feedback from these representatives a revised draft will be made available to any member of the community who would like a copy and hopefully give us feedback. This draft has also been given to Council and Parsons Brinkerhoff Consultants.

A community web site has been developed and we would like the assistance of somebody with html skills who can assist with modifications. The site will be incorporated on Tarago.com, with thanks to Dave Marcuson. By the time your read this the new tourist map sign should be in place near the entry to the Recreation Area. We plan to have copies of this made available for distribution from The Loaded Dog and The Tarago Service Centre.

The ANZAC Memorial Garden has been established with thanks to Chris Burns for her design, Goulburn Mulwaree Council for the construction, supply & planting, and Mark Quinlan & Peter Campbell for organizing the reticulation. This garden along with the Lone Pine Memorial will be dedicated on ANZAC Day, following the Gunfire Breakfast. We encourage all residents to attend this special day.

Signs indicating the presence of the tourist map and rest area facilities will be placed at the 3 entrances to the village as well as a Village Entry sign on the Bungendore Rd. It is planned to construct garden beds under the entry signs.

The RFS has completed planting around the fire shed area with the help and advice of Peter Campbell and Cid Riley (our vice-president), who has also drawn up planting plans for public areas in and around the village. These are also available for viewing.

A “Welcome Bag” is being organized to distribute to all newcomers to our area outlining the facilities, activities, contacts etc. These will also include a bumper sticker, flyers from local businesses and a copy of The Tarago Times. In the near future it is hoped to publish a booklet outlining what there is to offer here.

Negotiations are underway to survey (possibly by phone) residents re the viability of a regular bus service to Goulburn, running from Tirrannaville, Lake Bathurst, Tarago and Windellema.

As you can see we are working for and with the community and would appreciate your comments and suggestions about these and any further projects. Please do not hesitate to contact me on 4844 5518 or email [email protected]. A reminder that membership renewals are now due (and still only $2.00 per member) BRIAN’S NEED SOME HELP WITH THOSE ODD JOBS AROUND THE HOUSE AUTOSCREENS & GLASS OR PROPERTY Mirrors · Showers CALL GREG 4844 7195 Mirror Wardrobes Windscreens · Glass MINOR HOUSE MAINTENANCE PAINTING LAWN MOWING Security Screens etc. YARD MAINTENANCE FIREWOOD CUTTING 440 Auburn St Goulburn Ph 4821 2633 Fax 4821 9133 NO JOB TOO SMALL !

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