MACARTHUR NEWS
Macarthur Advancement & Development Association Inc . Issue Nº 176 JULY 2013
A Golden Opportunity for Out & About in Macarthur Local Teenager Keep your eyes open over the coming month or Local girl Casey Pye has been invited by two and you may spot some things happening around Sports Travel Australia to compete in Canada’s town. Moyne Shire made some money available for 2013 Track & Field Competition. Her main town beautification in small towns. Although events are shot put and discus but Casey will also Macarthur is already a very pretty town, there were a be competing in the javelin. few projects identified that needed doing. Casey’s selection was based on her reaching a Over the next little while Council will be moving predetermined standard at various State Champi- the historic Annis & Bills horse trough (pictured be- onships. Last year she won the Shot Put at Albert low) from its’ present position near the bridge and Park in Melbourne and broke the record in doing siting it near the Courthouse. They will also provide so. She has also won at discus. Casey will be a picnic table in the same precinct. competing against athletes of the same standard. The seats near the War Memorial will be replaced The team left on the 26 th June and will return and the old seats sent to the Men’s Shed to be refur- on July 14 th . There are 38 competitors in the bished. They will then be put in other locations team ranging in age from 13 to 19 years of age. around town. They have qualified team managers and coaches A new garden bed will be established along the travelling with them and also some parents. front of the swimming pool, either side of the en- Their first competition is in British Columbia trance. Council has also been asked to update the at the Jack Brow Meet in Kelowna. Around 1000 “Welcome to Macarthur” signs on Hamilton/Port athletes will compete at this event over two days. Fairy Road. This last project is still being costed so The second competition is the Trevor Craven we have to wait and see whether in can be done Meet in Vancouver over another two days. within the budgeted amount. The trip won’t be all competition; the group There will also be a new bed built in the Memorial will have time for sightseeing as well, with visits Rose Garden and updating of the older beds carried to Grouse Mountain and a tour of Whistler out. This project is being funded by grants from the Mountain. Their itinerary will take them to Los Department of Veterans’ Affairs and the Macarthur Angeles where they will visit Universal Studios RSL. and Disneyland and go on a tour of Hollywood. Small things maybe, but it is the small things that Casey would like to thank those in the com- help to make us the prettiest small town in the Shire. munity who contributed in any way to the fund- raising effort that was launched to help pay her costs, whether is was buying tickets in the raffle, donating goods to be auctioned or buying the auctioned items. She would also like to thank Maryanne and Fitz for having the fundraising night at the pub.
The next General Meeting of the Macarthur Advancement & Development Association Inc. Wednesday 14th August at 7.30 pm at the Senior Citizens Clubrooms Macarthur 60 th Anniversary Celebrations In an effort to recreate the party atmosphere, locals A Huge Success! John and Alison McDonnell instigated a waltz and then a Monte Carlo dance which was won by Glen Drizzly morning rain on Sunday 16 th June 2013 did not Baker and his daughter Maddison. dampen the spirits of almost 100 people who attended the lunchtime celebrations which marked the 60 th anniver- The final historical reading was performed by Kelsey sary of the opening of the Breakaway Creek/Knebsworth Malseed and was called “The Lights Switched On at th hall. Organisers were thrilled to have such a fantastic Breakaway”, taken from the newspaper on 10 March turn out of people, who came from far and wide, includ- 1954, telling us about the function that was had when ing places such as Hamilton, Heywood, Warrnambool, electric power replaced the generator at the hall. MC Port Fairy, Drumborg, Warracknabeal, Bendigo and Bal- for the day, Bob Rundell, rallied the crowd for the last larat. Guests included families and individuals who were formality of the day, the cutting of the anniversary once, or still are, residents in the Breakaway/Knebsworth ribbon, completed by Max Cameron using the same communities, and also descendants of those who were scissors to perform this task that his mother Nettie involved in the procurement of the hall (1952) or present Cameron used 60 years ago. Many people stayed at the opening of the hall in 1953. well into the afternoon for a cup of tea and to look at the memorabilia displayed on the back wall of the The function began with a welcome address by current hall. This collection of photos, articles and news social club president Rachael Dettling, before apologies paper clippings was put together by Peter Wallis and were called for from those unable to make the day. Long Brenda Dunn and served well as a visual connection time Knebsworth resident Alex Annett said Grace, and a to past history of the hall and the communities it sumptuous finger food luncheon was indulged by all. brought together. The final activity of the day was an After lunch Brenda Dunn recited an article called “The elimination raffle, 103 tickets were sold and then 100 Years Roll On”, which was published in the newspaper numbers drawn out, leaving the last three tickets as on 5 th May 1953, and is about the history of the acquisi- winners of a cash prize each. A little light fundrais- tion of the hall, relocation to Breakaway Creek and the ing always helps replenish the coffers! fabulous opening function which was held in its honour. This was followed by the cutting of the anniversary cake On behalf of the organising committee, I would like which was kindly made by Margaret Annett. A photo to thank all those who put a lot of effort into making th opportunity was taken out the front of the hall which dis- this 60 anniversary a spectacular day. It was fantas- played the large crowd gathered, and will also serve as a tic to see a large crowd from far and wide, further historical record of this day at anniversary celebrations in reinforcing the fact that small country halls not only years to come. After sweets of icecream and fruit salad were, but still are a social hub of a community and are was served, another newspaper article from 1953 was something to be cherished and preserved, and are read by Margaret Annett, entitled “Breakaway’s new worth investing our time and effort into. Planning for th hall”. the 70 is already under way…..!!
(above) Waltz in full swing (right) Max Cameron cutting the anniversary ribbon.
Page 2 JULY 2013 Macarthur News MACARTHUR PUB Thursday Nights Pot & Parma 7 to choose from. So! So! Yummy Meals Thursday to Sunday ******** FRIDAY LUNCH From 12 noon Bar meals & coke $10 Friday night raffle ********** XMAS IN JULY Enjoy a midyear xmas without the hassle of xmas 2 weekends to choose from Sat/Sun 20th & 21st Sat/Sun 27th & 28th (above) Margaret Annett Live music these weekends cutting the cake. (below) Brenda Dunn MUST BOOK EARLY *********** POOL COMP ***********
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Page 3 JULY 2013 Macarthur News A beautiful part of Victoria to visit. Droving of cattle to the Cabanandra Camp Draft across the Snowy River with McKillops Bridge in the back- ground. A large contingent of drovers and dogs guided the cattle on the epic drive down Turnback Mountain and across the Snowy River to “Deddick Springs”. The camp draft held annually in April draws competitors from across the country.
Ever heard of the YACON—APPLE OF THE EARTH. Also known as the ‘Earth Apple’ this is one of the ancient crops of the Incas. This relative of the sunflower is popu- lar to the people of Columbia, Ecuador and Argentina. The plant produces large tubers similar in appearance to sweet potatoes, but they have a much sweeter taste and crunchy flesh. The tubers can be eaten raw as a refreshing treat on their own, finely sliced and mixed into salads, boiled or baked, fried as chips or prepared as a pickle. There is also a commercial interest as a flavouring for yo- ghurt. They are sweet, juicy and almost calorie free. The main stem can also be used like celery. The texture and YACON flavour have been described as a cross between a fresh ap- ple and watermelon. The plants are vigorous, herbaceous, perennial and extremely hardy, tolerating hot summers, drought and poor soils. The foliage of the plant dies back in the winter after flowering at which time the tubers are harvested carefully to avoid damage to them. They tend to continue sweetening if left in a cool dry and dark place for a week or two before consumption. The offsets are then replanted for the next season. Yacon is perennial in sub-tropical/tropical areas. Save some root pieces and treat as an annual in other areas.
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