Issue 24 | February 2021

The Shire of Leonora’s Australia Day event was held on Sunday, January 24 at the Leonora Aquatic and Recreation Centre. It was a great day with perfect weather for a swim. The event was attended by 217 people who were treated to a day full of free fun, including wet and dry inflatables, a photo booth, a food truck and ice cream van, lolly bags, face painting by Super Sarah, and live music from Marcus McGuire and Shannon Youd. A huge thank you to everyone who made the day a great success. The Shire would also like to thank the National Australia Day Council, the day would not have been possible without the support of their grants program.

In This Issue Then & Now 9 Australia Day 1 Community Outreach 11 Shire News 2 & 3 Healthy Lifestyle Tips 13 Local News 4 & 5 Community Information & Events 15 & 16 Police News 6 Calendar of Events 17 Clean Up Australia Day 7 Activity Corner 18 Did You Know…? 8 Notices 19

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Shire News

CHILD CARE CENTRE NAME CHANGE The Leonora Child Care Centre is changing its name!

The Centre will now be known as Leonora Early Learning Centre.

The change of name reflects the provision by the Centre of the education and development of children as opposed to, simply, child care.

Leonora Early Learning Centre caters for the developmental needs of children from ages 1 to 5 years, and is licenced for up to 19 children. It was established in 2004 and is wholly operated by the Shire of Leonora under the authority of the Education and Care Regulatory Unit of the Department of Communities.

The Western Australian early learning system has changed over the last sixteen years and the standards required to be met are detailed under a rating and assessment process within the National Quality Framework (NQF) and covered bythe Education and Care Services National Law (WA) Act 2012 and the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2012.

Under the NQF Leonora Early Learning Centre must ensure that a program is delivered to all children being educated and cared for by the service that meets the standards. The standards look more and more towards a recognition of the early years as being critical for lifelong learning and wellbeing for children, particularly for the development of a child’s brain as it reaches 90% of the size of an adult’s by the age of five.

The philosophy of the centre and the goals and drive of its staff remain the same! They recognise that each child is an individual and supports this by not only promoting an environment free of cultural or gender bias but also by giving children opportunities for learning while encouraging their development through exploring, investigation and problem solving.

AUSTRALIA DAY AT LELC Australia Day is an important celebration for our children to help them understand who they are and where they belong, creating a sense of belonging and being for each child. During the week leading up to Australia Day the Leonora Early Learning Centre learnt that Australia is made up of many cultures and they learnt about the importance of respecting people from diverse backgrounds. On the day, they read stories and sang songs exploring Australian history, special places and traditions. The children learnt about well- known landmarks and created beautiful artworks depicting native Australian flowers such as the bottle brush, the grevillea and other Australian native plants. To top the day off they had a BBQ for lunch with Greek salad, Italian sausages and Pavlova for desert. Happy Australia Day from the Koalas, Geckos and Joeys!

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Shire News

PORTABLE CATTLE YARD TOILET BLOCK The Shire of Leonora was AND SKATE PARK fortunate to be successful in a grant application through the The Shire of Leonora wishes to advise Local Government Animal that due to issues with suppliers the Welfare in Emergencies Grant construction of the toilets at the Tower Program. This program, Street Playground and Gwalia Museum funded by the Department of have been delayed. Primary Industries and Regional Development and They are expected to arrive next week administered by WALGA and construction will commence the provides funding to Local week beginning February 15th. Thank Governments for projects that you for your patience and support the capacity of Local understanding while we work to get Governments and their communities, to manage the impacts of emergency everything completed as soon as situations on animal welfare. The grants are also expected to improve the possible. animal’s chances of survival and recovery, with the additional benefit of The skate park will be closed increasing the safety and resilience of communities, through preparedness temporarily while works begin for the activities. installation of the new pump track. It is The Shire of Leonora was able, through the funding provided, to purchase a expected portable cattle yard that can be used in the case of a livestock truck rollover, to be necessitating the need to- re capture stock that may need veterinarian opened treatment or euthanasia. It is also to be used in the case of cattle at dry again watering points, due to the drought, where it is necessary to muster and once the remove them in order to improve the animal’s chances of survival and is cracker available for use by any local pastoralists or local government. dust has been laid.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE With the immediate lockdown that occurred in the Perth, Peel and South West regions, we are reminded how quickly things have the potential to change if we don’t take the necessary precautions. Please remember to wash and sanitise your hands regularly and if you feel unwell self-isolate and get tested. Wearing face masks is effective in helping to prevent the transmission of the virus and it is now mandatory to wear masks while in an airport and on the plane. For more information on wearing face masks please visit www.wa.gov.au/government/ publications/face-masks-frequently-asked-questions If you are traveling via the Leonora Airport there are masks available from both the charter and regional operators at the terminal. There are also some free disposable masks available at the Leonora Information Centre if you require one before you get to the airport. For more resources and to keep informed on the latest case numbers, restrictions and lockdown directives visit the WA Department of Health website www.healthywa.wa.gov.au or if you have a question regarding your specific circumstances please call the COVID-19 Public Information Hotline on 132 6843 (13 COVID).

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Local News FATAL DISEASE FOUND IN DOGS IN THE GOLDFIELDS An important reminder for all dog owners. Ehrlichiosis is the name disappear and the dog becomes asymptomatic. This phase of a disease that is killing can last anywhere from a few months to a few years. Only dogs across the northern some dogs will enter the final phase, this is the “Chronic part of Western Australia Phase” and is when the symptoms from the first phase will and Northern Territory. re-appear in a more severe form. They can also be more The disease was first susceptible to secondary infections. found in May 2020 in the Kimberley region and has If your dog is unwell, please take them to your nearest vet since spread to the immediately. This disease can look like other tick-borne The brown dog tick is widespread Gascoyne, and Pilbara. diseases, so the vet will need to do a blood test to confirm throughout Australia. There have now been a the presence of E. Canis. Treatment is administered with Photo Courtesy of DPIRD WA small number of cases antibiotics and depending on the severity of symptoms, found in the Northern Goldfields. Conditions have been put your dog may need to be hospitalised. The earlier your dog in place for the movement of dogs out of northern WA in is treated, the greater their chance of survival. order to reduce the spread of the disease to southern WA. Owners are encouraged to check their dog regularly for any The disease is spread through bites from the common sign of ticks, and carefully remove and kill any that are brown dog tick. Dogs can not directly transmit the disease found. Important places to check include around the neck, to one another, or to humans. Dogs, and rarely humans, can ears, armpits and between the toes. There are a range of only become infected if they have been bitten by a tick preventative treatments available for dogs, including carrying Ehrlichia Canis. If left untreated the bacterial collars, chewable tablets and spot-ons. They all work disease can lead to death. differently so make sure you speak to your vet about the most suitable regime for your pet. Symptoms of the disease include lethargy, fever, enlarged lymph nodes, weight loss, blood nose, discharge from the For more information you can visit the DPIRD website at eyes and bleeding under the skin. These symptoms can www.agric.wa.gov.au/ehrlichiosis or the National Pest and show 1-3 weeks after being bitten by an infected tick and it Disease Outbreak website at www.outbreak.gov.au. is recommended that medical treatment is sought as soon as possible in order to give your dog the best chance of Contact your local vet to discuss the best treatment and recovering. prevention options for your pet. If you believe your dog may be infected you can call the Emergency Animal Disease It is important to note that this disease presents in three Hotline on 1800 675 888. phases. The first being the “Acute Phase”, which presents with the symptoms listed above, this phase typically lasts 2- The Shire office has a limited number of tick collars 4 weeks. If the dog recovers from the first phase, they will available for free, if you would like one please drop in and enter the “Subclinical Phase”, this is when all symptoms see them or pick one up from the Leonora CRC. Common Ticks of Australia. (The paralysis tick is only found on the East Coast, not WA, SA or NT)

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Local News WONGUTHA BROTHERS TAKE ON ROLE OF SONGMEN Wongutha brothers, histories and beginning to stitch a healing blanket for us all. Delson and Boyd Our songs, Yabu Band songs, are the songs to be sung while Stokes formed we make that blanket.” Indigenous Australian While they were in Leonora for NAIDOC Week 2020 the rock band Yabu Band band filmed a music video for the newly released A Cry in in the 1990’s. The the Wind, a single from their new EP of the same name. band went on to win More information about the filming and the video will be many awards, The new EP acknowledges the past while available soon, so keep an eye out for that. walking towards the future including four WAMIs. The next single from their EP is called Peacemaker and was Photos Courtesy of The Peach & Pineapple Co. Their last single was released on January 26. This song carries a message of released in 2012 and in 2020 they continued their music- reconciliation, peace and collective healing. making journey to help spread the message of unity and peace in the community. In the years between releases You can listen to their songs on Spotify. To keep up to date Delson and Boyd have been working with disadvantaged with what Yabu Band are up to, you can follow them on youth in remote communities to help teach them to uphold Facebook and Instagram. The music video is expected to be Indigenous culture in the modern day. released in March. Lead singer-songwriter Delson Stokes explains that they have an important role, this is the role of Songmen, a role that is achieved through the music of Yabu Band. “In our culture, the job of a Songman is to make sense of everyday struggles and relate them to the Thoorgoorba – the law of country and mind, or law of nature and what makes us human. “We are creating a path where we all walk side-by-side. At this moment, Australia is picking up the threads of our joint

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Police News LEONORA POLICE UPDATE Over December and now most of January (scary how quickly with their new drones. The driver was found at home, none it all goes by!) we have been busy responding to and the wiser of the search being conducted. The driver is now catching up on incidents throughout the town and have had under investigation for reckless driving, the result of which some good results. is yet to be determined. We wanted to give you an update in relation to recent That brings us to current events and some issues caused by incidents and what we have been up to. juveniles wandering around late at night. When a series of events happens, it is common for people to ask, “what are As you may be aware, there have been occurrences of the police doing?”. A fair question, and one that deserves a houses being broken into and cars being stolen. We are response. Please know that we are aware of it and we are happy to report that the cars have since been recovered doing what we can. Juveniles have been responsible for and returned to their rightful owners. The main suspect also quite a few incidents in town, including the Shell Service gave Wiluna Police the run around by committing a number Station being vandalised in recent months, rocks being of burglaries and stealing a few more cars. Eventually the thrown at business premises, cars being broken into and juvenile and some friends made their way to Kalgoorlie in property damaged. On most occasions we have successfully another stolen vehicle, however, they were stopped in their tracked the culprits. We are finding, more often than not, it tracks thanks to GPS tracking and the quick actions of some is not local children but families passing through. local friends in Menzies. Four juveniles were arrested and charged with a number of offences. Finally, we would like to leave you with a few key messages; Now, we’re not solely in the business of locking up crooks, Firstly, we make every effort to apprehend offenders but to we are also responsible for emergency management help us help you, we please ask you to make it more difficult incidents and they have certainly been keeping us busy over for them by; the last few months. We had a little boy go missing just out • Securing your homes and cars and hide or secure of town, thankfully we had him located within a few hours, your keys. fit and well. We shut the Leonora-Laverton road because of bushfires, and most recently, we conducted a full-scale land • Consider CCTV cameras – there are a number of search and rescue operation. This was after a vehicle had cheap but effective cameras available. This will assist us in identifying offenders. crashed into road signs just out of town. Following rim marks on the road, the vehicle was located 85kms north of Secondly, please know where your children are and what Leonora, with no person in sight. Officers from Leonora, they are doing. Wandering the streets in the early hours is Leinster, Wiluna, and K-9 from Kalgoorlie all attended. The not acceptable and a safety risk for your children. Tactical Response Group were dispatched from Perth with Regards their trained trackers, an aircraft was organised with an SES observer on board, and Police Airwing were on their way Leonora Police

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Clean Up Australia Day

In Australia, each person produces 540kg of waste every year. This equates to a total of 67 million tonnes of rubbish countrywide. It’s estimated that each year 130,000 tonnes of plastic end up in waterways. We all need to be doing our part to ensure that these hundreds of kilos of waste that we produce are not ending up in the environment. We are lucky enough to live on this unique and beautiful area of land, we must keep it looking beautiful for future generations and keep it safe for the wildlife.

Sunday March 7th is Clean up Australia Day. Sandra Wheeler has registered an event again this year and she would love your support and help.

“Previous years have been tremendously successful, with lots of volunteers and lots of rubbish collected. It’s a way of trying to keep our town and its surrounds clean, getting everyone involved, and hopefully encouraging responsibility in rubbish disposal.” she said.

In 2020, 33 adults and 30 children collected 175 bags and a truckload of rubbish. Sandra is looking for volunteers for a variety of roles, including collecting rubbish, supervising teams of kids, set up of the collection site and recording items collected. Donations of items to use on the day would also be greatly appreciated.

The event starts at 9am. Groups will walk around the town streets and sites outside of town, and collect rubbish, which is then sorted, itemised and a detailed report completed. There is usually a sausage sizzle and drinks afterwards. It’s a great opportunity to get together with your friends and family and help clean up our special corner of the world.

If you or your business can help in anyway, please contact Sandra on 0423 698 000 or email [email protected]

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Did You Know…?

PRESSED TIN

Tin ceilings were first manufactured and sold in North America in the mid 1800s as a more affordable option to imitate the look and elegance of the ornate plasterwork that was popular in Europe at the time. The use of tin ceilings really developed in the mid nineteen century when mass produced sheets of thin rolled tin plated steel became readily available in America.

Wunderlich is a well know Australian brand of pressed tin. This business was started in Sydney in 1887 by Ernest and Alfred Wunderlich. Skilled tradesman from Europe immigrated to Australia as the demand for this product grew. In 1893 zinc was replaced by steel as it was more economical. Branches of Wunderlich were opened in Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart and Launceston. T.W. Inghams and Sons, another distinguished pressed tin manufacturer in Australia were located in Adelaide. The business was formed in 1892 by Thomas Ingham, a fibrous plasterer. He was later joined by his two sons, Halbert and Theodore. Thomas retired in 1927 and Halbert continued successfully running the business until 1980 when it was purchased by a group of individuals who saw the need to preserve the old craft and heritage of South Australia’s older buildings. Heritage Ceilings and Adelaide Pressed Metal procured the original metal dies of panels, cornices, rails and miters in 2010. A treasure trove of forgotten history is being unearthed and all pressed metal products are being restored or reproduced to their original condition. Australian Pressed Metal is now the leading specialist company for heritage restoration producing original Wunderlich and Ingham designs.

A fine example of pressed tin ceilings can be seen in our local White House Hotel.

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Then & Now

DOES THIS LOOK FAMILIAR? Below is a photo and article that was published in the Leonora Miner on Saturday, June 21, 1919 during the Spanish Flu outbreak that caused lockdowns, quarantine directives and travel permits.

THE LEONORA MINER, Saturday, June 21, 1919 Influenza Epidemic

During the week the number of people affected by the influenza epidemic has been lower than that recorded for the previous week, though a large number are still under doctor’s care and one or two fresh cases are reported daily. At present there are 23 patients in the State Hotel (now used as a hospital) under treatment, most of whom are progressing favourably, though two are classed as serious. One death occurred on Thursday evening—the patient being in a low state when admitted...Since the outbreak of the epidemic a number of visitors to the district have been forced to stay within the area, and are desirous of leaving the district...if a person entered into quarantine for a period of five days, and was then given a medical certifi- cate that he was free from the epidemic he would be allowed to depart. Acting under this information the Leonora Club premises were secured for a quarantine state to be opened there to-day. It is understood that some eight persons will submit themselves to quarantine. A charge of 10s per day will be made for those in detention….No charge is made for patients in the isolation hospital-the Government paying all expenses incurred by the patients.

The below articles were published on Page 5 of The West Australian Tuesday, June 10, 1919. They are reminiscent of the words we have been hearing ourselves for the past 12 months. INFLUENZA. YESTERDAY’S DEVELOPMENTS. THREE FRESH CASES, NO DEATHS QUARANTINED AREA. METROPOLITAN AREA QUARANTINED PROCLAIMED BY THE AUTHORITIES. SERIOUS POSITION AT LEONORA MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS AND PERMITS REQUIRED Yesterday produced no alarming developments in the metropolitan area so far as the influenza out- The Health Department announced last night that as break was concerned. No deaths were reported to from midnight to-night the metropolitan area will be the Health Department, and during the day three placed in strict quarantine...Persons are forbidden to fresh cases were notified, two of them being queried leave the quarantine area until they have been as pneumonic influenza, indicating that the authori- medically examined and found free from any ties were doubtful as to the true type. The position infectious disease. The examination must be made of Leonora and Gwalia is more serious, 20 new within 24 hours of the time of departure, and no cases having been reported, necessitating the permit will be valid after 24 hours from the time it commandeering of the State Hotel for service as a is issues. Persons desirous of leaving the quaran- special hospital being already overtaxed. From tines area must apply to the local medical officer of Midnight to-night, persons desiring to leave the health...the necessary forms and communications metropolitan-suburban area, as referred to below, were sent out by the department last night to the are required to be medically examined prior to local health authorities. taking their departure from that area, which has been quarantined. Throughout yesterday the Com- missioner of Public Health and his staff at the THE LEONORA OUTBREAK. Health Department were working at full pressure REPORT FROM DR. CAMERON completing their arrangements to cope with contin- gencies as they arise. Preparations in anticipation of Kalgoorlie, June 9. an outbreak have been proceeding for some time so It is reported here that over 60 persons are suffering that when and if an epidemic occurred the authori- from some form or other of epidemic at Leonora ties would be in a better position to deal with it. At and Gwalia. The Leonora hospital is overcrowded the same time, local health authorities have been and is obliged to refuse admissions to most of the preparing for the part they will be called upon to serious cases. In consequence of the above report to play. In the meantime the citizens have been -day a telegram was sent to Leonora, Dr Cameron requested by the authorities to refrain from any replied that there were eight or nine cases of pneu- scare, and to carry out the precautionary measures monia in the hospital, but no reference was made by outlines in the official pamphlets and published him to influenza and severe colds, of which it is from time to time. learned from other sources there are a great number ORIGIN OF THE OUTBREAK in the district. PUZZLING THE MEDICAL STATE HOTEL AS TEMPORARY HOSPITAL FRATERNITY Information was received by the Health Department The question of how the disease originated in yesterday from the medical officer dispatched to Western Australia has been puzzling the medical take charge of affairs at Leonora and Gwalia to the fraternity ever since the Leonora cases were first effect that the local hospital was now full and 20 reported. Last year’s epidemic was known to be of a other patients urgently required hospital accommo- more severe type of influenza than had been former- dation. He emphasised the necessity for taking over ly customary, and the question of whether the the State Hotel at Gwalia, as the only building present form of the disease has a distinct entity as a suitable for a temporary hospital. The Commission- disease or is a growth upon the normal influenza is er of Public Health, on receipt of the report, intimat- being discussed. So far, the number of ordinary ed to the State Hotels Department that the building influenza cases does not appear to be, according to was required and that he would take possession of it inquires at the Health Department, above the under the provisions of the Health Act. normal, although one medical man in the city remarked upon the rapidity with which cases were developing and expressed the opinion that in all probability the course of the disease would be somewhat longer than last year. When asked yesterday if he considered the disease had been imported from the Eastern State the Commissioner of Public Health said that at present some of the patients were too ill to be interrogated, but so far there was no indication that any of the patients had any association with recent arrivals from the Eastern States. 9

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Outreach Schedule Child & Adolescent Community Mental Health Services WA Country Health Service Goldfields

Outreach Mental Health Team:

CAMHS (Child) Mental Health Practitioner- Mel Hayward Aboriginal Mental Health Worker - TBC

If a Psychiatrist is required a VC will be booked ______Aim: Our aim is to work closely with you and your family to support the transition throughout your journey to wellness. What we do: Our Team provides a culturally appropriate service, using culturally appropriate materials when supporting our clients. We can assist in the following areas : • Psychiatrist appointments by VC if required • Case Management • Clinical Support • Medication Management • Outreach to Communities • Aboriginal Mental Health First Aid • Cultural Awareness • Support Community Health Teams • Support Hospitals & Nursing Posts • Work with Government, NGO’s, Families, Friends & Communities. February 2021-June 2021 February 2021 Kalgoorlie-Laverton Mon 15th February 2021 - arrive 12.30pm Laverton-Leonora Tue 16th February 2021 - arrive 9.30am Leonora-Kalgoorlie Wed 17th February 2021 - arrive 2.30pm

March 2021 Kalgoorlie-Laverton Mon 8th March 2021 – arrive 12.30pm Laverton-Leonora Tue 9th March 2021 - arrive 9.30am Leonora - Kalgoorlie Tue 10th March 2021 - arrive 2.30pm March 2021 Kalgoorlie-Laverton Mon 29th March 2021- arrive 12.30pm Laverton-Leonora Tue 30th March 2021 - arrive 9.30am Leonora-Kalgoorlie Wed 31st March 2021– arrive 2.30pm May 2021 Kalgoorlie-Laverton Mon 3rd May 2021 - arrive 12.30pm Laverton-Leonora Tue 4th May 2021 - arrive 9.30am Leonora-Kalgoorlie Wed 5th May 2021 - arrive 2.30pm May 2021 Kalgoorlie-Laverton Mon 24th May 2021 - arrive 12.30pm Laverton-Leonora Tue 25th May 2021 - arrive 9.30am Leonora-Kalgoorlie Wed 26th May 2021 - arrive 2.30pm June 2021 Kalgoorlie-Laverton Mon 14th June 2021 - arrive 12.30pm Laverton-Leonora Tue 15th June 2021 - arrive 9.30am Leonora-Kalgoorlie Wed 16th June 2021 - arrive 2.30pm 11

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Healthy Lifestyle Setting Health Goals for 2021 It’s that time of the year when we frown at the string of festive feasts and resolve to lose 20 kilos. We sign up for the gym, throw money at the fad program with the fastest weight loss claims and vow that this year will be different. Come the end of January and motivation has normally disappeared. Here are three tips to refresh your New Year’s resolution thinking and feel great in 2021.

1. It’s not you, it’s them 2. Find your groove 3. Focus on how food Most of us can stick to a crazy- Find ways to move your body makes you feel restrictive diet for a while and that you enjoy rather than Aiming to lose weight by eating lose a little weight. When we forcing yourself to exercise for more vegetables in 2021? go back to our lifelong habits weight loss. Hit the gym if Switch up your thinking to the kilos spring back on and we that’s your thing, but there’s focus on how these changes beat ourselves up about our loads of other options to choose make you feel rather than how lack of self-control. The truth from; social sports, walking the much weight they make you is that being overly restrictive dog, gardening or playing with lose. Weight loss is about what we eat does little to your kids. The key is to find complicated, and improving help our mental or physical what works for you! Make your our eating habits doesn’t health. If it’s unrealistic in the New Year’s goal to explore a always lead to a change on the long term it won’t work – and new activity each week until scales. Sometimes, having only that’s the diet’s fault, not yours. you find one that sticks. Find weight loss goals can mean Instead, choose an achievable something you enjoy and you’ll abandoning the positive goal to improve your eating make it a habit for life. changes if we don’t see change habits, like drinking less soft on the scale. Remember that drink, having less alcohol or eating well makes us feel good avoiding the office biscuit tin. and will improve our health regardless of whether it leads to weight loss.

The take home message? Be kind to yourself, focus on long-term changes, move for joy and focus on your habits, rather than the scales. Here’s to a happy and healthy 2021!

For more healthy lifestyle tips and recipes you can visit www.livelighter.com.au

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Community Information

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Community Events

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Calendar of Events February

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Seniors Morning Tea

Dungeons & Dragons

BACK TO SCHOOL 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Adult Sport

Dungeons & Pilates Colour Run & Dragons Youth Centre Water Fun Day at LDHS

Men’s Group

Bowls VALENTINE’S DAY 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Adult Sport

Seniors Morning Pilates Tea Youth Centre

Dungeons & Men’s Group Dragons

Bowls

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Adult Sport

Dungeons & Pilates Dragons Youth Centre

Men’s Group

Bowls

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Activity Corner Answers in next Issue Colour me in!

Issue 23 answers Riddle 1: Light ______

Riddle 2: Five. Each daughter has the same brother.

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Notices

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ON THIS DAY… In February 1869 a gold nugget named “Welcome Stranger” was discovered in Moliagul, Victoria. Considered to be the world’s largest nugget ever found, it weighed 72kg and was worth around £10,000 - approximately $4million today! LEONORA CRC Photo Courtesy of State Library of Victoria OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 9am - 4.30pm Bin Collection ——— Services Include: The Shire of Leonora provides a weekly Printing collection service for domestic/ Photocopying residential rubbish in Leonora only. Email and Internet Access Domestic & residential collection is on Thursdays only, they will not be collected on Mondays. Commercial collections take place on Mondays and Thursdays. Bins are ———-———————————————- required to be 240L MGB (wheelie) and Weather in Leonora are available through the Shire. Service is at the street front where January 2020  applicable and bins should be placed Maximum Temp (Fri 22nd) 44.1 C out on the street front by 7am. Care  Minimum Temp (Sat 16th) 15.0 C should be taken to ensure bins do not Total Rainfall for January 2.0mm obstruct footpaths. 19

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