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BEVERLEY BLARNEY Edition 404 June 2018 No Charge ANZAC Services in Beverley 2018 Land Administration Act 1997 he 103rd anniversary of the Gallipoli Landing was commemorated in Beverley with two services and enthusiastic community participation. The dawn service, conducted by RSL T President Mr Tony Mullen, saw the marchers form up outside the Beverley Post Office before marching to the Cenotaph to be welcomed by a crowd of approximately 150 who joined the ceremonial observance. A small contingent of singers from the Station SHIRE OF BEVERLEY Arts Choir sang before the service and again at the conclusion, thus providing a very inclusive touch for community members present. PROPOSAL TO DEDICATE The conclusion of the Dawn Service saw the marchers and A ROAD – CAUSEWAY community members invited to join together at the RSL Hall for the ACROSS AVON RIVER traditional cooked Gunfire Breakfast of bacon, eggs and baked beans. The Gunfire Breakfast was followed by a performance of “The RAILWAY STREET Great Ride” by Carmel Charlton relating the feat of the Australian TO LUKIN STREET, Light Horse Brigade in the taking of Palestine. BEVERLEY Mid-morning saw marchers forming up outside the RSL Hall and marching to the Cenotaph where around two hundred and fifty people had gathered for the Eleven O’clock commemoration. This Notice is hereby given service was ably conducted by Mr William Thompson, Mr Peter Smith pursuant to Section 56 of the recited the ode, Mrs Joan McQuinn led the prayers, and singers from Land Administration Act, 1997 the Beverley Station Singers Choir and the Beverley District High that the Shire of Beverley is School Choir each performed items. Student Councillors, recited the considering to dedicate a moving poem “Not a Hero” by Clyde Hamilton. The address, section of land as public road. delivered by former RSL President Mrs Irene Oram, referred to the varied degrees of success of the soldier settlement schemes following Plans explaining the proposed both World Wars. Wreaths were laid on behalf of the RSL, Beverley road dedication are available Shire Council, Beverley District High School, Beverley Hospital Auxiliary, for inspection at the Shire of CWA, St. Johns Ambulance, Beverley Police Station and the Beverley, 136 Vincent Street Volunteer Fire Brigade. Beverley, and will be open for inspection during office hours A fly past of three aircraft was performed towards the end of the service, following which community members were invited to the RSL 8.30am to 4.00pm Hall for a light lunch. Submissions on the road dedication may be made in The continued support of the Beverley Community for ANZAC commemorations is always greatly appreciated. It is wonderful to see writing and lodged with the the numbers attending these services continues to undersigned within 35 days swell each year. from the date of the publication of this notice. For further information contact Shire Planner, Stefan de Beer on 9646 1200 or [email protected] Stephen Gollan Chief Executive Officer www.beverley.wa.gov.au Beverley Blarney, Edition 404 - June 2018 1 SHIRE OF BEVERLEY PRESIDENT REPORT - JUNE 2018 Roadworks and Tree Lopping A review of the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan Contractors Densford Civil were engaged for the 2013 – 2018 is due to be undertaken. Feedback from reconstruction and widening of the first 2km of the community will be sought during this process via Waterhatch Road and this work is well underway. Work electronic and hardcopy survey and a Community on the Top Beverley Road continues with sections Workshop. Please keep an eye out for details identified for successful Black Spot due to be commenced by the Shire Works Crew at the intersection County Peak Trail Activation of Walgy Road. Local contractors will commence 6.5km Council has engaged Urbis to progress design and of gravel sheeting on sections of Dongadilling, Maitland, development of the Beverley Pioneers Trail at County Kokendin and Dale Bin North roads identified for Peak (Quajabin Peak) which is Project 5 in the Shire of maintenance works. Rural tree lopping is also due to Beverley 2014 Trails Masterplan. This will initially involve commence. With roadworks, including maintenance a review of Shire plans relative to the trails project to grading following some rain, the ongoing WANDRRA support planning grants seeking external funding flooding and storm damage repair and agricultural assistance for Concept, Management, Rehabilitation and seeding programmes, there is a lot of activity around the Interpretative Signage. Council looks forward to interest district, please drive with care. and support from the community as this exciting project is gradually developed. Aeronautical Interpretation & Amana Memorial Relocation Agricultural Museum at Avondale Interpretative signage has been installed at the Hunt The large Agricultural Museum at Avondale is a Road Aeronautical Display and relocation of the Amana significant collection of machinery, implements and Memorial to this site has been completed. As a items with the story of WA’s growth from agriculture just reminder, 26 June is the anniversary of the Douglas waiting to be told. This collection is overseen by the Shire DC-4 Amana 1950 aircrash in which 28 people lost their and is not affected by the advertised winding up of the lives and the sole surviving passenger, who was Avondale Farm Project Association (AFPA). Your seriously injured, died 6 days later. At the time it was interest, support and participation are strongly Australia’s worst civil aviation tragedy. encouraged. Please keep an eye for future opportunities to do so. Cornerstone Work on the Cornerstone continues. Whilst there have CRC Funding been a few “glitches” along the way it is anticipated to be Are you a member of your Community Resource in use by the community before the years end with the Centre? Your membership shows support of this “official” opening to be scheduled in early 2019. important facility which unfortunately has been another Externally the majority of the work has been completed target of the State Government’s funding cut backs with signage, landscaping and some finishing touches affecting rural communities. Wheatbelt Business still to occur. Tiling, floorcovering, painting, and some Network is leading the advocacy to seek a way forward, cabinetry internally are either complete or underway and although there will most likely be an impact to services things are looking good! The Shire are engaging with and offerings as you have become accustomed. several companies to assist with the library and museum/visitor centre fit out. Wheatbelt Fast Facts The Wheatbelt Development Commission has provided Silver Centenary a summary of Economic, Population and Community As previously reported a large scale model of the Silver statistics that summarise key messages about investing, Centenary is being built by Dieter Prussner who has working, visiting and living in the Wheatbelt. This can be provided regular updates for Council. Dieter resides in viewed in the Reports and Publications section of the eastern Australia and is due to arrive in September to Development Commission’s website. install the model in a display cabinet in the Cornerstone www.wheatbelt.wa.gov.au museum/visitor centre. There is also talk that the real Silver Centenary will be making a visit to Beverley in the Avon Squares near future. Watch this space! Hearing lively music coming from the town hall on the afternoon of Saturday 12 May it was a delight to discover the energetic and colourful Avon Valley Square Welcome to Shire of Beverley Signage th Council is considering replacement of Welcome to the Dance Club holding their 38 Birthday dance in Beverley Shire of Beverley Signage to align with the Beverley WA as their usual venue was occupied by York’s ANZAC branding developed under the Beverley Tourism Centenary Exhibition. Framework 2016 – 2020. Some concepts are currently being prepared with assistance from the Tourism Dee Ridgway Advisory Group. Shire President Strategic Community Plan 2017 – 2027 The Strategic Community Plan 2017 – 2027 was endorsed by Council at its May meeting. Thankyou to community members who contributed to the review of this important planning document. Disability Access & Inclusion Plan – 5 Year Review 2 Beverley Blarney, Edition 404 - June 2018 www.beverley.wa.gov.au www.beverley.wa.gov.au Beverley Blarney, Edition 404 - June 2018 3 Beverley Visitor Centre Volunteer Project Are you interested in joining the Visitor Centre Volunteer Project Team? A simple application form is available from the CRC or Shire office Upcoming Volunteer Project Team Activities Thursday 31 May – Special Preview Tour of the Cornerstone’s progress June (date TBC) – Local Tourist Sites Information Tour 26 and 27 July – Customer Service Training What’s this all about? The aim is to help keep the Cornerstone Visitor Centre open 7 days a week and support a positive experience for visitors and tourists. Developing a team of helpful friendly volunteers with a passion for our great town and surrounds has received funding support from the ANZ Seeds of Renewal Program. If you have team ethic, are available for weekend roster (1/2 day per month) and can receive communication via email please join us. For further information contact Sam at the CRC or Dee P: 9646 4054 M: 0428 464 007 E: [email protected] York Dental Surgery Now located at the York Wellness Centre (Old Primary School) 6 Howick St York Opening Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed: 8.30am – 4.30pm Thurs: 8.30am- 12noon Dental surgeon Dr John Fenn has provided comprehensive dental care in York for over eighteen years. With forty years of dental experience you can be assured of a professional high quality service as well as providing friendly and gentle patient care. Come in and see John, Sue and Julie. 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