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INC THURSDAY MARCH 18, 2021 $1.50 Plans show passion Towong Shire Council has acknowledged the valuable contribution of community members who have provided feedback for the redevelopment of the Corryong CBD. Ideas ranged from improving verandahs and shop facades, to artwork, themes and colour 24-30 Hanson St., Corryong. Ph: 6076 1286 schemes, to improving outdoor seating, shade, landscaping and pedestrian access. The feedback will inform a draft design plan, for the purpose of a funding application. Towong mayor Cr David Wortmann, thanked those who took part in the community engagement activities including the survey and one-on-one meetings. “Corryong residents and businesses know their town the best, which is why it is important for TODAY MARCH 18 us to understand which upgrades they would like to see made. “It was great so see so many participate and shows just how passionate our Corryong and William Pears...... $1.99 kg surrounding community is about their town.” Shepard Avocadoes...... $2.49 ea If the application is successful, there will be another opportunity for feedback on the draft Celery ...... $2.49 bunch plans later this year. Sweet Gold Potatoes...... $2.99 kg White Seedless Grapes...... $3.49 kg Truss Tomatoes...... $3.49 kg Blueberries...... $3.99 punnet Plums...... $4.99 kg MORE GREAT SPECIALS IN STORE Produce specials are available until Sunday 21.02.21 and while stocks last so be quick to avoid disappointment.

Corryong Newsagency 43 - 49 HANSON STREET, CORRYONG Phone: 02 6076 1381/ FAX: 02 6076 1188 Email: [email protected] Cycling hosts hit the trail Towong Shire Council biker Paul van der Ploeg cities, towns and regions is supporting a segment of and passionate cyclist and for a bicycle holiday the highly anticipated SBS traveller Dieter Kahsnitz, and when they do, stay, series Trail Towns which visit towns across spend money, and help will help put the region Australia, highlighting the those places prosper and on the tourism map after best things to do, see and flourish. a tough year following eat. They will be travelling the bushfires and the The program is around the shire by bicycle pandemic restrictions. dedicated to encouraging in late March to complete Hosts of Trail Towns, more families, couples filming for the segment. world champion mountain and friends to visit more Cont. on page 3.

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Opening hours:- Mon-Fri 5.30am - 5.30pm / Sat 5.30am - 1.00pm / Sun 7.30am - 12 noon / Public holidays 5.30am - 12 noon. AU06286 PAGE TWO THE CORRYONG COURIER THURSDAY MARCH 18, 2021 FR3128 THURSDAY MARCH 18, 2021 THE CORRYONG COURIER PAGE THREE Have fun with family Hospital appeal tradition covers seven decades BACASH’S This year, Country “Once the day was out, Fire Authority (CFA) is we’d take the fire truck celebrating its 70-year and the van to Flinders EMPORIUM anniversary proudly Street to drop the money supporting the Royal off at the old Herald Sun We stock a great range Children’s Hospital Good building. Friday Appeal and the “We appreciate our of Clothing, Fabrics, Corryong brigade will community’s ongoing be out and about raising support of the Appeal and Bedding & Towels funds again. I am proud of what it has Members across the become today.” Find a treasure in Bacash’s Attic state are reflecting on the CFA Chief Officer, CFA’s rich and generous Jason Heffernan, said CFA history raising money has a long and passionate HOURS for the kids at the Royal history with the Appeal Children’s Hospital, and the partnership Monday ...... 9am to 4pm uncovering the proud local highlights the unique Tuesday ...... 9am to 4pm stories of CFA brigades characteristics that make that have been raising up a CFA member. Wednesday...... CLOSED funds for decades. “We are extremely Thursday...... 9am t0 4pm Brigades began proud to be supporting the fundraising for the Appeal Good Friday Appeal once Friday...... 9am to 4pm just six years after CFA again this year,” he said. Saturday...... 9.30am to 1pm The local community 2 power station lookout Mollie Waters and was formed, making the “You can expect to see 23 Hanson St. (in the heart of Corryong) has been invited to a free for information sessions Khancoban locals The annual tradition a staple of your local CFA members family fun day hosted by and opportunities to find Foxcrofts, plus acts by CFA’s identity. out and about in your Snowy Hydro, Snowy out the latest on Snowy children from Khancoban One of the most iconic community, tin rattling Valleys Council (SVC) Hydro’s major Snowy 2.0 Public School. and familiar sights of the and door-knocking in a and National Parks and pumped-hydro expansion There will be a Appeal is the thousands of Covid-safe manner to Wildlife Service in the project. BBQ lunch hosted by volunteers rattling purple fundraise for the Appeal Khancoban town centre on A Discovery Ranger Khancoban Public School, tins on fire trucks and right across . Saturday 27 March. from the National Parks plus the Khancoban standing at traffic lights “We understand these The event aims to and Wildlife Service will Roadhouse and Pickled right across Victoria. past 12 months have been bring the community share local Aboriginal Parrot will both be open to CFA has raised more tough for Victorians but and visitors together to culture, stories and the public. than $34 million since if you can, we encourage showcase the beautiful practices and also host The family fun day 1951, contributing to you to open your hearts mountain township. activities such as the will run from 10am - 2pm Good Friday Appeal’s and dig deep for the kids Snowy Hydro’s bushwalk game, in which and include activities total tally of more than at the Royal Children’s education team will be kids can exercise their and entertainment for the $381 million. Hospital.” OUR NEXT CORRYONG VISIT WILL BE hosting kids’ activities imagination by becoming whole family. Every participating Good Friday Appeal April 21st, 2021 from the recently- a frog, owl or kangaroo. The official welcome brigade today has its own Director, Rebecca Cowan, launched online Next The SVC traffic team and proceedings will kick unique story about how it said “We are so grateful • Tax Returns • Business Advice • Accounting Services Generation Education will have an interactive off at 10.30am at the entry started raising money for to the CFA for all of their • Financial, Investment & Retirement Planning Advice Hub. The activities for all driver safety and fatigue to the Khancoban Visitor the Good Friday Appeal. support. ages include making snow, stall, plus giveaways for and Information Centre. One of the first to get “We have had an building a turbine and the kids. For more information, involved was Edithvale incredible 70-year Ph: 02 6021 3399 boring a tunnel. Live music acts about the fun day contact Fire brigade in 1954, partnership with the [email protected] and long-time member, CFA, particularly across There will be a bus to presented by council [email protected]. Suite 1, Corryong Innovation Space, Boundary Street, Corryong take visitors to the Murray include Wagga Wagga’s au. Philip Jones, said their regional Victoria where fundraising techniques they are often seen on have changed a lot in 67 the streets in fire trucks, FOCUS PARTNERS - OUR FOCUS IS YOUR FUTURE years. shaking tins and collecting Cyclists showcase region “The brigade used for the kids,” she said. to have a vintage fire “Often CFA is Cont. from page 1. truck and an old furniture fundraising in drought and The pair will be van, which we’d drive bushfire-affected areas, visiting iconic cycling and around asking locals for yet those communities tourist locations, as well as money for the Children’s continue to help every chatting to local business Hospital,” he said. year.” owners and residents. “We’d travel through Many CFA brigades Towong mayor, Cr Edithvale before we made across the state will also be David Wortmann, said this stops at surrounding fundraising online through is a great way to showcase suburbs as we made our the Good Friday Appeal’s the amazing cycling way along Beach Road. Virtual Tin Shake. To opportunities that the shire “We’d be driving all donate to the Corryong has to offer. day, having a lot of fun fundraising effort, go to “Our segment on Trail and friendly banter with www.virtualtinshake.com. Towns will show viewers locals and other collecting au/fundraisers/DaraPilli/ the best road and gravel brigades along the way. virtual-tin-shake. riding routes within the shire, starting in Corryong and heading east to Tallangatta, then venturing down south to the Mitta Valley. “The boys will also highlight some of the best things to see and do along the way including water sports on , visiting our beautiful TV hosts Vandy and Deetz are heading our way. national and state parks, (Image courtesy of Trail Towns). checking out the art installations along the Great River Road, taking a tour of The Man from Snowy River Museum and FIREWOOD stopping off at some of our local cafes and pubs,” he said. OPENING DAY Upper Murray Hardwood “It’s going to be a great opportunity for some of Saturday March 27th, 2021 Contact: our local business owners and residents to jump in 9am to 12 noon front of the camera for the Rowen Mildren segment too!” • Lucky door prize Keep an eye out for the 0428 446 040 episode which will air on FREE DOUGHNUTS • 10% off all SBS on Saturday 5 June, bookings on the day 0408 869 111 2021. PAGE FOUR THE CORRYONG COURIER THURSDAY MARCH 18, 2021 Popular priest farewelled Corryong Footwear Shop 1, Man From Snowy River Arcade 21 Hanson Street, Corryong. Ph: 02 6076 1277 SUMMER CLEARANCE • Ladies Fashion Sandals • Girls & Children’s Sandals Table of Ladies Winter Boots Half Price Rev Mitch is on the move. The place for your family footwear Earlier this year celebrated with families our Easter services,” Fay All Saints Anglican the baptisms of children said. • Town Planners • Surveyors • Engineers parishioners, along with and grandchildren, A community farewell • Building Designers • Project Managment members of the Upper marriages and funerals. for Mitch is to be held at Lester & Son • Environmental Management Murray Community, were “The golf and bowls the Corryong Bowls Club Funeral Directors devastated to learn that clubs have benefitted from on Easter Monday from We specialise in all forms of property A tradition of personal, professional care since 1907 Rev. Mitch Porter had his extremely cheerful and 5pm onwards. Come and investigations in both VIC and NSW:- received his ‘marching practical involvement, have a roll of bowls or just • Site and Level Surveys • Rural and Town orders’ to Wodonga. as has the local bush fire a chat with Mitch and your Subdivisons • Land Title Advice • Planning “Mitch has been a very recovery effort. friends. Pizzas, cheese, Applications • Councils Approvals • Land valuable asset to the whole His final services will biscuits will be provided. Capability Assessments • House Designs and of the Upper Murray, coincide with the church’s To help with catering Building Permits • Development Feasibilites not just for the Anglican Easter celebrations:- please let Fay Whitehead • Road Designs • Sewer and Water Designs community,” said church • Maundy Thursday know if you and your secretary Fay Whitehead. at 7pm and Good Friday family are attending - We welcome your enquiry to “During the bushfires at 9.30am at All Saints phone 0448 826 775 or and pandemic restrictions Corryong; 6076 0536. discuss our services he has been available to • Easter Sunday - “Several people have the whole district, day and Cudgewa Holy Trinity also approached me 99 Hume Street, Wodonga night. For this we thank at 7.30am; All Saints wishing to speak and wish We visit Corryong on a regular basis him from the bottom of Corryong at 9.30am and Mitch all the best for the our hearts. at 2pm. future,” Fay said. CherieRoss Barnes, Wright Andrew Tony Harbick Egan & David John Wheeler Vogel “He agonised along “We invite everyone “Please contact me if Phone: 02 6057 8578 with families over our to show their love and you still wish to be part 02 6056 1700 www.edmgroup.com.au district tragedies, offering appreciation for Mitch by of the proceedings for the his support and help. He attending one or several of night.” 49 Thomas Mitchell Drive Wodonga www.lesterandson.com.au

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It was a red letter day Yackandandah and trained raced several horses in for the Waters clan at the by long time family partnership with local 2021 Towong Cup race friend Peter Maher from solicitor, Ray Braham, meeting when the two Wodonga. including Timor Light Authorised by Tania Maxwell MP, 2/ 27-29 Faithfull St Wangaratta 3677, Funded from Parliamentary Budget feature events were won The Waters’ family which won back-to-back by family members. links with the Towong Turf Towong Cups in 1968 and Wantabagery-based Club go back to the turn 1969. trainer, Rodger Waters, of the last century when They also owned smart realised a long-time dream four members were on sprinter, Pupchen, which when Sizzleonthebridge the committee including won at Moonee Valley. won the 150th running of president T B Waters. The Waters’ family the Towong Cup, after 30 Two more stalwarts of ties to the turf club are years of trying. the club were Ron Waters referenced in a series of The Waters family has (Rodger’s father) and T J story boards that have a long association with ‘Tom’ Waters, the father of been recently installed at the Towong Turf Club Dixie and Wendy. the racecourse along the and Rodger has had eight T J Waters was a grandstand walkway. placings in his quest for leading amateur rider in The commemorative the cup before saluting the 1920s and 1930s and panels were made this year. won hundreds of races in possible under a Towong His cousins, sisters the bush and also met with Shire Council grant and Dixie Coutts and Wendy success in . He document the club’s Heal, made it a family was club president from history over the past double when Euphemia 1959-1976 and has a race 150 years. They were won the Chisholm Plate. named in his honour at the compiled by Dixie Coutts, Adding to the victory was Cup meeting. committee member Marg that the four-year-old mare Ron was also a great Jarvis and local history was bred by Wendy at supporter of the club who buff Honor Auchinleck. Explorer used station as base The Grapevine The unveiling of a Upper Murray The winner of the plaque at Welaregang last Historical Society jackpot at Wednesday’s week, comemmorating secretary, Stewart Ross, weekly Bingo session at the trek that led to the has advised that after The Club Corryong was naming of Australia’s returning to the Sir John Fay Whitehead and the highest peak by Sir Paweł Hayes owned Welaregang fruit raffle winner was Bev Edmund Strzelecki, has Station, the expedition Klippel. There is no Bingo led to further details about set out for Omeo and on Wednesday 24th March the Polish explorer’s other Gippsland, plotting their due to the golf club’s expeditions. path through Corryong Parkinson’s Awareness The plaque celebrates which resulted in the Day. the 181st anniversary naming of Strzelecki Way v of the multicultural in his honour. expedition when the Strzelecki explored A Community Farewell exploring party departed 12,000 kilometres of for Rev Mitch Porter, All Welaregang Station. land in New South Wales Saints Anglican Church, On March 12, 1840 and Van Diemen’s Land will be held on April 5th, Strzelecki climbed the (Tasmania) but it is his 2021 (Easter Monday) at highest peak and named ascent and subsequent the Corryong Bowls Club it Mount Kościuszko, in naming of the highest from 5pm (bowls & rinks honour of Polish military mountain in Australia available for a social game leader, General Tadeusz for which he is most / supper provided) - RSVP Kościuszko. renowned. 0448 826 775.

Corryong Neighbourhood Centre Youth Mystery Tour – Ages 12-25 – Cost $10 – 21st March – Leaving CNC at 9.30am & returning 5.30pm – Contact CNC to sign up – Limited places, get in quick! Cert III in Tourism – Opportunity to complete via virtual classroom – commencing April Upper Murray Employment Group – Join the Facebook group to advertise or find employment Hume Riverina Community Legal – Free legal advice – Visiting fortnightly on Tue –Call 1800 918 377 Skills & Jobs – Dale visiting 3rd Thurs of each month – Assisting with resumes, pathways & job search Youth Space – Open Mon-Thurs 4pm-6pm – come and try out the new board games!

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PUBLIC PUBLIC DEATHS POSITIONS VACANT NOTICES NOTICES HILLIER, Jack - The Sport continued president and members Corryong & of the Corryong Bowls Club wish to extend District Golf their deepest sympathy Women’s to all of Jack’s family. Jack was a past president Opening Day IN CORRYONG and valued member of Wednesday 24th Thursday March 25 our club. March, 2021 At Mildren & Coysh He will be greatly and Incorporating 12-16 Towong Road sadly missed. PARKINSON’S DAY For an appointment Full Time Bus Driver- Corryong KRON, Gary Thomas The Dyson Group of Companies is a family- CHARITY EVENT phone 6076 1151 - Gone too soon. owned organisation and industry leader, which • The Irema Brown Gary will be fondly provides quality coach and bus services across Trophy - Mixed 4BBB Community remembered by April, Australia. Stableford (9 holes Norm and Ingrid and Farewell Alistair and Elliot DFP) - 10am hit-off Due to recent expansion, an exciting opportunity Rev Mitch Porter Sharp. has become available for a full-time driver based • Lunch after golf at Easter Monday Funeral details through in the township of Corryong. 12.30pm Lester & Son. April 5th, 2021 Reporting to our Wodonga Depot, the successful • Guest speaker & www.lesterandson. Corryong Bowls Club com.au/funeral- applicant will be required to operate the Corryong Raffles From 5pm notices/ Bus & Freight Service that visits Cudgewa, Cost: Golf & Lunch • Bowls & rinks MEMORIAL , Walwa, Jingellic, Mount Alfred, $25 / Lunch only $20 , Albury & Wodonga. The service departs available for a social SERVICE Small school Names for golf and game weekdays at 7.30am returning by 4.30pm. The lunch to Sue Morley - The time has • Supper provided PEPPER role is on a Monday to Friday roster and attracts 0458 010 222 or Ilma come for us to say RSVP 0448 826 775 all the full-time benefits such as annual leave, does well in pool Clarke 0409 246 276 farewell to HAZEL sick pay, and ADOs. Service operates weekdays Students at the Khancoban Public School have been by Monday March ‘Come, all are welcome’ Please join us on Saturday only and does not run on weekends or public punching above their weight in the swimming pool 22nd. MEETINGS 20th March, 2021 at holidays. with Thomas Miranda, Cody He, Ella Pearce and Covid restrictions on the Corryong Baptist The successful applicant should have well Isabella Harmer (pictured) not only representing the day will apply Church at 11am for developed customer service and communication Corryong Bowls a Celebration of their school at local level but also the Highlands Club Inc. Mum’s/Nan’s Life skills and previous experience in bus driving or Zone at the Riverina Primary Schools carnival at heavy vehicles. A current medium rigid endorsed Annual General (service only). Leeton last Wednesday. heavy vehicle licence as well as a Victorian It was a great experience for the four students who Do you have a Meeting CONTRACTING drinking problem? Driver Certificate and current Working with are being congratulated on their efforts. Saturday 24th April Children Check are mandatory requirements of Alcoholics HAY CARTAGE At clubrooms - the position. Good driving records will be highly Anonymous can help. 1.30pm • All areas regarded. (Experienced Corryong Serenity Nominations required contractor / own truck) For more information contact Brett Drinnan (02) Group meets every for positions - especially • Can also supply 6056 1623. Tennis results Tuesday 7.30-9.00pm greenkeeper (due to Please forward a resumè with copies of the retirement of current grass hay March 13 - Elimination Finals:- Cudgewa at All Saints Anglican (big rounds) relevant licences to:- occupant) - please d Biggara (on forfeit); Khancoban 63 d Church Hall (behind consider. • Competitive rates Eric Rebillard church), 145 Hanson on both Recruitment Advisor Cudgewa North 41. Street, Corryong Contact: 121 McKimmies Road, Bundoora VIC 3083 The grand final between Cudgewa and Corryong Indoor Rod Cowie (Corryong) Or email; [email protected] For details call Paul Khancoban will be held this Saturday at Bowls Assoc. 0408 364 910 0498 155 522 or the Corryong tennis courts, starting at Ivor 0439 360 060 Annual General POSITIONS VACANT 1pm. Meeting Monday March 29th, A round robin tournament will also be Ken Bailey 2021 - 7pm held ($5 entry). Corryong Agriculture Recovery Mechanical Neighbourhood Centre (CNC), 42 Hanson St, Extension Offi cer – Repairs Corryong POSITIONS VACANT All members welcome 46 Donaldson St Upper Murray Corryong FOR SALE • $70,791 – $85,956 (Plus Superannuation) Ph: 6076 1119 Galley Kitchen - Tas. • Fixed Term until 30 June 2022 oak with black granite • Usual hours of work: Full Time (fl exibility may be available) CORRYONG benches, Italian • Negotiable within North East Victoria (fl exibility may be available) 5-burner gas stove, The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR) is looking for an TAXI SERVICE elec. wall oven, $2000. Agriculture Recovery Extension Offi cer who will work collaboratively with Servicing Ph: 0456 464 099. Agriculture Victoria experts and regional stakeholders to coordinate delivery Corryong Health is currently of timely, accessible, and highly valued agriculture services to bushfi re aff ected recruiting for the following Corryong DEATHS farmers in the Upper Murray region. management positions:- & District Skills required for the role will include: BENDER, Josephine (nee • Sound knowledge and understanding of the agricultural sector and related • Nurse Unit Manager 0418 697 807 Maclean) - farming community in Upper Murray. 30/7/55-13/3/21 • Excellent organisational skills: ability to plan, prioritise and deliver work in an • Allied Health Manager Note: Please do Loving wife of Lesley. effi cient and eff ective manner. • Facilities Manager not call 6076 1418 • Demonstrated ability to work eff ectively in a team and in developing Eldest daughter of For a copy of the Position Description and stakeholder relationships. Bruce (dec.) and Mary • Ability to exercise sound judgement and initiative to resolves issues to achieve information on how to apply visit www. Maclean. agreed outcomes. corryonghealth.org.au/employment CHIROPRACTOR Loved sister and sister- • Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to or alternatively email Elli Murdoch, HR Officer IN CORRYONG in-law of Warwick confi dently convey information and ideas in a clear and engaging manner. at [email protected] and Robyn, Ralph and For a confi dential discussion, please call Kylie Macreadie, Agriculture Recovery Applications close at 5pm on Friday Manager, North East on 0427 052 352. Dr Rowan Daniel Dianne, Angus and March 19, 2021. Jenny and Elizabeth. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Visiting weekly Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. “Corryong Health is an Equal Opportunity Aunty to Bec and Employer; we encourage applications from on Fridays Logan, Lock, Bruce and For further information on the position, position description, and to apply please visit www.careers.vic.gov.au and refer to 035392. Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, Fred. young people and people from culturally diverse 9.30am-5.30pm Applications close at midnight on 4 April 2021. Next appointments: A graveside service FR4421 backgrounds” will be held on Tuesday March 26, 2021 March 23rd, 2021 at the www.djpr.vic.gov.au 81B Hanson St., Corryong Authorised by the Victorian Government, Cudgewa Cemetery at 1 Spring Street, Melbourne Ph: 6056 2185 1pm. THURSDAY MARCH 18, 2021 THE CORRYONG COURIER PAGE SEVEN PAGE EIGHT THE CORRYONG COURIER THURSDAY MARCH 18, 2021 THURSDAY MARCH 18, 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. Other Drugs support – Masks to be worn, March 19: R Waters Your Big Day drug withdrawal nurs- shortened service and March 20: Help wanted es and counsellors from sign-in required. March 21: Help wanted Wodonga will visit on an Holy Communion at outreach basis as required. Corryong 9:30am 1st and March 22: L Tomalin Ph: 1800 657 573. 3rd Sunday, March 23: M Kennedy Morning Prayer at March 24: L Wild Corryong 9:30am 2nd and WASTE March 25: J Whitehead 4th Sunday MANAGEMENT Holy Communion t OP SHOP Biggara 2pm 1st Sunday Mar 19: am Hazra & Corryong Tip Holy Communion at Anne, pm Charlie & Brie Thursday: 4pm - 6pm Cudgewa 11:30am 3rd Jones: Sunday: 12 noon - 4pm Sunday. Mar 20: am Tully; Public holidays - Closed All enquires Fr Mitch Porter 02 6076 1057. Mar 22: am Di Brennan, Waste Collection Days: pm Hazra; Tuesday: Towong, Tin- Mar 23: am Fritzie BAPTIST CHURCH & Hazra, pm Lindy taldra, Walwa, Jingellic, O’Connor; Lucyvale, Colac Colac 87-89 Hanson Street Mar 24: am Kate and Suz Thursday: Cudgewa Val- Enquiries: Pastor Graeme Van (Anne), pm Chris Harrison ley, Cudgewa, Nariel, and Jane Spilsbury; Brummelen - Thougla, Biggara, Bunroy (02) 60761 468 Mar 25: am Tracey Friday: Corryong Town- Paul & Sam Pryce, pm LOCAL JUSTICES Tracey Paul and Barbara ship, Khancoban. OF PEACE Woodhouse; For more information Carol Allen - NSW & Mar 26: am Hazra, pm visit www.towong.vic.gov. Vic. (6076 2051); Merv Ally Boers; au or phone 02 6071 5100 Ward (6076 1369); Phil Mar 27: am Hazra & or 1300 365 222 (local call Coulston (6071 2746); Anne. cost). Tom Newton - Vic (0438 MEALS ON WHEELS 382 140); Terry Forrest LOCAL POLICE Corryong (0499 579 502). Neighbourhood Centre For all emergencies call PENTECOSTAL Triple Zero - 000 March 22 - April 2 Ambassadors of Jesus For non-urgent 59 Donaldson Street CORRYONG HEALTH matters call the Police Assistance Line (24/7) Sunday: 10.30am Worship 131 444 & The Word followed by Corryong - 02 6076 Felloship Lunch. 7.30pm 1666 As arranged; Wednesday: 7.45pm: Al- adore gratitude paper CORRYONG ternate Fellowship - La- Urgent Care Centre advice groomsman personal FOODSHARE dies, Prayer, Men’s, Family. (UCC):- Enquiries: Pastors Douglas best man happiness presents 1. Present to the UCC Services for 2021 are:- & Carol Allen 6076 2050 2. Be assessed by highly Open Wednesday and bridesmaids highs and lows rewarding /51. Fax 6076 2052.E-mail: trained nurse Thursday 9am-1pm ([email protected]). celebrate inspiring romantic 3. 3. If required a Doctor If you are able to, drop Catch The Fire Ministries will be contacted via My champagne invitation ruby & Rise Up Australia Prayer Emergency Doctor in and pick up what you Meeting: 7.45 pm Sun- congratulations jewellery sapphire Other Services:- need, otherwise call day: First of the month at Emergencies - 000 Carol on 0427 762 051 content leather silver Council Chambers, Cor- (anytime) for home delivery. ryong Enquiries: B Cadle emerald love tin Corryong Medical Clinic Also water and 6948 4468 - 02 6076 3290 gifts marriage Corryong Health household items are available by calling UNITING CHURCH grandchildren memories Reception - 02 6076 3200 13 letters left over - Solution: Many attractions Nurse on Call – 1300 606 Douglas on 0427 Services are held at 024 (anytime) 014 935 to make an 9.30am each Sunday, GP helpline – 1800 022 appointment. except 5th Sundays, which Joke Of The Week:- 222 (anytime) are at Walwa 11am.

Pathology – Mon. to Frid. Q: Why can’t your nose be twelve inches long? Cnr Donaldson & Wheeler foot! a be would it then Answer:Because BREASTFEEDING 8am to 12pm. St., Corryong SUPPORT Church Council: Linda TOWONG SHIRE & Nankervis 6077 9212 Australian Breast- PUBLIC LIBRARY Pastoral Enquiries: Sandy feeding Association - 76 Hanson St., Corryong Hill 6076 8273, Catherine National Breastfeeding Ross 6076 1363, Linda Birthday Council customer service and library staff are availa- helpline 1800 686 268. Nankervis 6077 9212 Hall Hire: Pamela Menere ble Monday to Friday 9am Local volunteer counsellor 0408 767 327 24-30 Hanson St., Corryong. Ph: 6076 1286 to 4.30pm . - Lisa Vallett 0459 707 085. Club Council office and library Info at www.breastfeeding. SEVENTH DAY are closed on weekends asn.au. ADVENTIST and public holidays. Services will resume To register your child in the Birthday Club Telephone: when restrictions allow. Shire: 6076 2160; CENTRELINK phone 6076 1045 or email Library: 6076 1639 Retirement: 132 300; Dis- Radio Upper COMMUNITY CAR ability/Sickness & Carers: Murray [email protected] 13 2717; Multilingual Ser- 88.7 / 98.9 / 107.7 A service for those vice: 13 1202; Customer Jennifer Fennell without transport to access Relations: 1800 050 004; Wed: 10am - 1pm EACH BIRTHDAY CLUB MEMBER RECEIVES A BIRTHDAY CARD AND FREE PATTIES PARTY PACK appointments in Alb- Appointments: 13 10 21. Sun: 1pm - 5pm Wodonga. Ph: 6076 3200. Carelink: 1800 052 222. PAGE TEN THE CORRYONG COURIER THURSDAY MARCH 18, 2021 Services & Business Directory

BEAUTY AND HEALTH COMPUTER SERVICES EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

Corryong S & K WHITEHEAD Computer EARTHMOVING P/L • 3 x 20 Ton Excavators Services • CAT D6T Bulldozer • Komatsu D65 Bulldozer • Komatsu 655 Grader For competitive prices and local services, • Truck and Truck Trailers systems (on site installation), software • 25 Ton Dump Truck accessories and system maintenance. • Rock Breaker Call to discuss your requirements or for an • Smooth Drum Roller 61 Hanson Street, Coryrong obligation free quote. • Tri-axle Spread Float Phone Jane Mongan Warwick Ross QUARRY PRODUCTS 0427 737 556 Ph: 6076 2233 / Fax: 6076 1609 • Road Base - 25mm & 40mm • Rock for erosion control For all your earthmoving needs BUS SERVICE CONCRETERS Simon & Kim Whitehead Ph: 02 6076 2036 / 0408 495 468 CORRYONG BUS & FREIGHT HARRY’S TIMETABLE CONCRETING Daily service to Albury-Wodonga via Walwa R & S MCINNES EARTHMOVING Monday to Friday For a Quality Finish Equipment for hire Departs: • 2 x 21 ton Volvo excavators Corryong Newsagency (6076 1381)...... 7.30am Cudgewa...... 7.45am • Shed Slabs • Pathways • Volvo 30 ton dump truck Tintaldra...... 8.00am • Driveways • Patios • D6T CAT Bulldozer Walwa Store (6037 1291)...... 8.20am • 10m Truck & Dog Jingellic Store (6037 1320)...... 8.45am • Exposed Stamp & Stencil Mount Alfred...... 9.00am • Cat 12G Grader Granya...... 9.30am Bobcat & Tipper Hire • Triaxle Float Arrives: 0439 400 418 • Log Grab Snow White Depot...... 10.15am (474 David St., Albury) • 11 ton smooth & padfoot rollers Wodonga Post Office...... 10.30am For all enquires please phone (High St., Wodonga) EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION Departs: Richard and Samantha on Wodonga Post Office...... 1.20pm 02 6076 1446 or 0408 768 246 Snow White Depot ...... 2.00pm (6021 4368) Arrives: Granya...... 2.50pm ILLIE Mount Alfred...... 3.25pm CONTRACTING ELECTRICAL Jingellic...... 3.35pm H R Walwa...... 3.45pm v Road Construction & Maintenance Tintaldra...... 4.00pm v Road Re-sheeting Towong...... 4.10pm v Dairy Lanes PLANT HIRE Corryong Newsagency...... 4.30pm v Culvert & Drainage • Pickup/drop off service available to railway v Site Cuts Full Range of Quarry Products stations, airport and hospitals. v Building Pads Call Maurie or Clayton on 0427 240 077 v Subdivisions • Bus service does not operate on weekends or v Dam Construction & Cleaning Victorian public holidays. Phone: Office - 02 6076 1329 Greg - 0408 555 131 / Fax: 02 6076 2240 CARPET CLEANING Email: [email protected]

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PHONE: please email: 0428 482 976 or contact local agent adverts@corryongcourier. Hobie’s Sports Store 6076 1121 com.au THURSDAY MARCH 18, 2021 THE CORRYONG COURIER PAGE ELEVEN Services & Business Directory

FARM REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE PLUMBING TYRES

Joe Elias T/A BROWNS PLUMBING CORRYONG Joey’s Repairs Servicing the Upper Murray for over 30 years On Site Services & Repairs Licence No. VIC 24675 NSW 214998C ABN: 59189416149 24 hrs 7 Days a week  PLUMBING  GASFITTING • Trucks and Machinery  DRAINAGE • Welding COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC • Auto Electrical Supply, installation & maintenance • 5 Tonne Excavator for hire  Gas & combustion stoves Phone:  Carbon monoxide testing  Wood & gas heaters 02 6077 1170  Roofing & guttering  Water tanks, water pumps & pressure Mobile: systems  Hot water services 0429 110 264  Evaporative air-conditioners  Large range of PVC, copper pipe & poly fittings FREIGHT SERVICE  Sewer & drain cleaning machine  Ditch Witch, backhoe/front end loader & horizontal borer  Pipe & cable locator DON’S  Backflow prevention FREIGHT Colin Brown’s Mobile: 0409 742 476 Workshop: 27-31 Harris Street, Corryong SERVICE [email protected] Corryong - Cudgewa - Walwa- Tintaldra - Tallangatta - Albury/ 27 Donaldson Street, Corryong Wodonga and surrounding areas daily Ph: (02) 6076 1177 / 0457 328 123 (AH) Michael and Sandra Green E: [email protected] PATRICK CLOSED SATURDAY MORNINGS Ph: 0411 617 086 or 02 6077 4215 Service by appointment only

MEDICAL SERVICES MONGAN PLUMBING ALWA MEDICAL CLINIC • Roof Plumber • Drainage • Regularly visiting doctors • Gas Fitter • Sewer Machine v Dr Barbara Hoare v Dr Clare Roczniok • Supply of fittings v Dr Ian Partridge v Dr Stephanie Partridge v Dr Susan Lumsdaine Reasonable Rates • y Same da appointments generally available Prompt service • Bulk billing for concession card holders Mobile: 0417 293 192 & children 16yrs & under Home: 02 6077 1255 • Blood/pathology tests Lic Vic: 44726 NSW: 78004C MOVING ...... Phone: 6037 1222 Keep up with the news Appointments also available with Maternal Health Nurse. PRINTING in the Upper Murray with a subscription to the Advertising Corryong Courier pays dividends A great gift for family & friends! Long term rates available Ph: 02 6076 1045 Digital and print Email: [email protected] subscriptions available Digital: corryongcourier. Make your SPECIALISING IN com.au ADVERT stand out COLOUR WORK For all your printing need- Print: Phone 02 6076 with a splash of colour sContact Mark Collins 1045 or email editorial@ for ONLY an extra $10 0418 602 623 corryongcourier.com.au PAGE TWELVE THE CORRYONG COURIER THURSDAY MARCH 18, 2021 AUCTIONEERS, LIVESTOCK Contact your local representative Upper Murray Sport Jeff Brindley Mobile: 0428 762 554 AH: 02 6077 5275 Bowlers rolled in from afar The club had 13 Mavis McClelland, Jackie teams visiting from Goldspink and Athol Adelong, Tumbarumba, Anderson. Third place, Holbrook, Corowa Civic, with two wins and a loss Mitta Valley, Wodonga, went on points to the Mitta Myrtleford, Rutherglen team of Karen Ferguson, plus one team from Joan La Fontaine and Corryong for its annual Carol Ludbrook. Livestock & General ladies tournament. The raffle prizes were It was a beautiful donated by Corryong Transport day and all the visitors Pharmacy and Merrilyn enjoyed the beauty of the Whitsed and were won area. The bowling was by Cheryl Lewis of M & B McKimmie great, there was good fun Myrtleford and Cathy • Ascots NVLX Teys Wagga and the lunch was well Taylor of Adelong. It was appreciated, as were the a great day and thanks to PH: 0488 760 517 greens and the company. all club members for their 02 6076 0517 The tournament was hard work. sponsored by Hossack Business Bowls Funeral Services who Finals Results 11/3 have supported the event Elimination Finals:- for many years. There was A Grade: Feds d only one team to win three Demons 10-1; Fire A Grade victors Feds (from left): Sam Paton, Craig McKimmie, games - Leah Venville, Brigade d Trev’s Truckies Robert McVean and Nick Paton. Ruth Smedley and Marg 5-3. Vlacci from Wodonga, B Grade: Butcher Boys Butcher Boys 7-4. (two thirds from Corryong Costelloes 7-2. Grand Finals:- d Rotary 6-2; Tintaldra d IGA d Tradies 8-0. anyway!). Runner-up with D Grade: Emergency A Grade: Feds d Fire Greengrocers 11-5. D Grade: Emergency two wins and a draw was Lads d Thougla Triers 5-4; Brigade 10-6. C Grade: Tradies Lads d Post Office 5-3. a Tumbarumba team of Post Office d College 8-1. B Grade: Tintaldra d d Ring-ins 4-3; IGA d ~ The Hammer District competitions kick off

Corryong hosted the Edwards 30. Morley 0458 010 222 or However, Lance first of the tournaments in C Grade:- Winner - Ilma Clarke 0409 246 276 Noonan’s second place the Hills Zone on Sunday Richard Bennetts 38; R/up by Monday March 22nd. with 19 points has really with 35 players teeing off. - Lance Noonan 36. Corryong midweek closed up the race for the The course was in NTP:- Phil Spokes (all golf summer comp is Summer Cup trophy. great condition which was grades). played on Monday and With one round to • Livestock Agents reflected in the scores. Straightest drive:- Wednesday 7:30am for complete this week and Welaregang golfer, Lance Noonan (all grades). 8am play. All welcome . five ponts up for grabs Shane Bannon, took Longest drives:- A - Saturday novice golf for the winner, only four • Rural Property Marketing advantage of the fine Ashley Paech; B - Hayden will continue on Saturday points separates the top We provide the following services: weather to fire a 77 off the Drummond; C - Behn at 8:30am unless notified four players. stick to win the scratch Allen. otherwise. Tony Jarvis is hanging • Livestock • Property title from MDGA captain, Corryong The starting time for onto his lead on 33 but • Paddock Sales • Obligation free appraisals Richard Alexander, two A reminder that the the men’s golf competition with John Bennetts, Lance • Auctions, Private Sales shots in arrears. Ladies Opening Day and on Saturday is 10am. If Noonan and Rob Cox all • Corryong Liveweigh Scales Results Parkinson’s Awareness for wet, play will transfer to on 29, spectators on the & Tenders • Wodonga Market Sales A Grade:- Scratch the Irema Brown Trophy is the Sunday at 10am. new deck may be watching • Clearing Sales winner - S Bannon 77; on Wednesday March 24th Welaregang results the field finishing on the R/up - R Alexander 79; (Mixed 4BBB over 9 holes Saturday 13/3:- A field 9th green. Livestock: Rodney McKenzie 0427 707 248 / 02 6077 9103 Handicap winner - Ashley DFP, hit-off at 10.30am). of ten teed off in steamy This Sunday, the club’s Cameron Hilton 0419 578 309 Paech nett 70. A luncheon with guest conditions, with evergreen pennant team competes Property: Mike Weller 0410 663 041 B Grade:- Winner speakers will follow golf veteran Bill Sheather in the final against Talk to us TODAY about your Livestock & Property requirements - Andrew Hallinan at 12.30pm. Names for winning the day with 20 Tumbarumba at the 35 points; R/up - Dan golf and/or lunch to Sue points. Corryong course.

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