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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. As if 2020 hasn’t Corryong bringing heavy a large pine was ripped had enough challenges, rainfall and hailstones from the ground, knocking Mother Nature gave the and ripping branches from down powerlines and Upper Murray another trees around town. closing the road. Several back-hander on Monday Hardest hit was the trees were also uprooted afternoon. A vicious former primary school site on the local golf course. storm cell swept through on Towong Road where The storm then barrelled through the 24-30 Hanson St., Corryong. Ph: 6076 1286 Valley, tearing trees down and causing damage to the new CFA station where the front roller door was peeled off.

Hunt for hoon driver continues Corryong police are seeking further information from the public about a Trevor & Narelle Weekes hoon driving incident on Contact us for all your trading as the night of Wednesday air conditioning September 9th. PEST TO KILL Police received reports & refrigeration needs of a vehicle revving loudly and racing through SPRING SPECIAL Corryong streets at excessive speed. Follow us on 20% OFF The incident occurred around 11.45pm and went Spider Treatment (inside & out) on for 10 to 15 minutes. 2/20 Mint St., There have also been Ph: 02 6059 3222 • Servicing the Corryong area reports of another incident in the early of hours for all your pest control needs Thursday. • For that good old honest and Police were unable reliable service to locate the vehicle and are now asking for any witnesses to contact them AU06286 Call 0419 257 188 on 02 6076 1666. PAGE TWO THE CORRYONG COURIER THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

EVERYTHING WE’RE DOING IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Thank you Victoria.

As hard as this is, every sacrifice we’re making is making a difference. But we can’t stop now, or lose everything we’ve worked for. We will get through this together.

For details go to vic.gov.au/CORONAVIRUS

Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 THE CORRYONG COURIER PAGE THREE

Upper Murray Community Recovery Weekly Recovery Update - 24 September 2020

Community Recovery Committees take shape Community Recovery Committees are now up and running in Cudgewa, Towong, Thowgla, Biggara, Lucyvale/ , Walwa/Jingellic (including Guys Forrest, Pine Mountain, Mount Alfred), , Upper Murray and the Peninsula. A youth-specific working group is also being developed. A series of three meetings were held in Corryong this month where there was general agreement to form a Corryong CRC and 15 people indicated their willingness to be involved. Nariel Valley residents had their first community meeting last week. Pump track anyone? A BMX pump track and skatepark for Corryong are one step closer with a $5,000 Community Recovery Grant. Kim Tight Each committee will work on ideas and (pictured at home with her children Myla 6 and Chad 4) was successful in priority projects to drive the recovery round 1 of Council’s Community Recovery Grants Program. The funding will and renewal process. cbe used to develop concept drawings and project estimates for a new facility for For more information contact the Upper young people. Kim says the project would attract tourism and be a boost to Murray Bushfire Recovery Hub on 1800 local recreation and youth mental health. 518 222. Recovering the natural environment The North East Catchment Woody weed control across The Creative Recovery Small before applying. Management Authority impacted waterways and Grants Program supports Contact her on has received funding from priority landscapes are connection, engagement and [email protected] the Victorian Government included as part of the resilience through creative or phone 0459 257 637. to undertake recovery and recovery program. activity in regional Victorian Applications close on restoration works with Contact Andrew Briggs on communities impacted by the October 31. fencing, revegetation, 0427 018 406. 2019-20 bushfires. weed control and bank Grants up to $5000 are Recovery Hub open stabilisation. available and in limited Creative Recovery Grant Following the latest easing The program will identify circumstances, applicants may Visual and performing artists, of restrictions, the Recovery and prioritise works on sites be invited to apply above this writers and musicians in Hub can now welcome that contribute to improving threshold. Towong Shire are invited to visitors back through its river health with most of apply to Regional Arts Victoria Applicants must speak to doors. the work undertaken in the for a Creative Recovery Grant. coordinator Kellie Sutherland Upper Murray.

Upper Murray Community Recovery Hub Bushfire Recovery Victoria Call: 1800 518 222 Call: 1800 560 760 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Visit: Cnr Donaldson Street and Towong Road, Corryong

PMS PROCESS CYAN PMS 300 BLACK PAGE FOUR THE CORRYONG COURIER THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 Corryong Footwear Field of nine lines up for local election Following the close Crs Andrew Whitehead Shop 1, Man From Snowy River Arcade of nominations and ballot and Aaron Scales while 21 Hanson Street, Corryong. Ph: 02 6076 1277 draw on Tuesday for Crs Jennie Star and Peter this year’s local council Tolsher will not seek re- WINTER SALE elections, there are 2,187 election. candidates nominated for The final list of 622 council vacancies in candidates in ballot paper 298 separate elections. order for all councils As of the close of holding elections, except nominations, 26 of the Melbourne City Council, 298 individual elections is now available at vec.vic. are uncontested, where gov.au/voting/2020-local- the number of candidates council-election/who-are- is equal to the number of the-candidates. vacancies. Voters in these Towong nominations uncontested elections will in ballot order:- not be required to vote. Whitehead, Andrew There are nine Dikschei, Peter Table of Ladies & Girls nominations for the five- Weddall, Chris Fashion Boots person Towong Council Lazzarotto, Ellen including three standing Treharne, Bradley HALF PRICE councillors. Spratt, Stuart Three of the five current councillors are standing again. The ‘ins Towong mayor, Cr Wortmann, David and outs’ (from left): Andrew Whithead - In; Aaron Scales - In; The place for your family footwear David Wortmann, will Anderson, Denise stand again along with Scales, Aaron Jennie Star - Out; David Wortmann - In; Peter Tolsher - Out. Businesses prepare for a summer of outdoor dining

Towong Shire Council has welcomed the Victorian government’s Outdoor Eating and Entertainment Package, helping to transition local hospitality businesses to a summer of outdoor dining. The package will provide $87.5 million to regional Victorian councils and businesses to make widespread outdoor dining safe, practical We’re extending and a reality this summer. Licensed and unlicensed cafés, restaurants, takeaway food businesses, pubs, bars and clubs could be eligible for grants of up to $5,000 to financial support help pay for practical items including umbrellas, outdoor furniture, screens and other equipment. Businesses are being encouraged to consider outdoor spaces that could provide customers with a Covid safe outdoor dining experience, such as streets and local parks. The Australian Government is extending “Council’s economic development team has already started working directly with local JobKeeper until 28 March 2021 and the businesses, helping to find an outdoor dining,” temporary Coronavirus Supplement for those said Towong mayor, Cr David Wortmann. on income support until 31 December 2020, Other businesses are encouraged to contact after which income support will continue. council on 1800 518 222 or email info@towong. vic.gov.au to talk through options and support. “Similarly, if you have ever considered starting a For JobKeeper and the temporary Coronavirus business of your own in Towong, now is a great Supplement there will be some changes to time to speak to our team about support that is payments and eligibility to support businesses available to you,” Cr Wortmann added. and households who need it most. “As more information becomes available about the program, we will continue to keep the business For information on how these changes affect you, community updated.” Find full details of the package at www.business. visit Australia.gov.au vic.gov.au.

28 Mar 2021 JobKeeper Payment

Coronavirus Supplement Specialising in 31 Dec 2020 Income support continues colour work For all your printing needs Contact Mark Collins Visit Australia.gov.au 0418 602 623 or at the Courier office Authorised by the Australian Government, Canberra THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 THE CORRYONG COURIER PAGE FIVE Progress made on park project Corryong Hotel Motel A proposed plan New Trading Hours for the development of As of Thursday 24/9/2020:- a recreational park on Monday-Wednesday 4pm-9pm (earliest)/11pm (latest) Playle’s Hill in Corryong is nearing completion. Thursday-Sunday 11am-9pm (earliest) 11pm (latest) The project is receiving positive community Bistro@ the Bottom support and the plan for the Lunch: Thursday-Sunday 12pm-2pm area was discussed further at a third working bee on Dinner: Monday-Sunday 6pm-8pm the site last weekend. The plan is being Bottoms Up! developed following Towong Road, Corryong / Ph: 02 6076 1004 community suggestions and consultation with Towong Shire Council. It is not yet finalised and the Upper Murray community is still being invited to give feedback and comments on the project. The full current plan is on display at the Corryong Neighbourhood Centre (CNC) in Hanson Street where you can call in and have a close look and leave your comments. entrance and car park OUR NEXT CORRYONG VISIT WILL BE The first step of the from Donaldson Street, an OCTOBER 7TH, 2020 plan is a tidy-up of the upgrade of the pear avenue area to remove the weedy driveway, provision of • Tax Returns • Business Advice • Accounting Services shrubs to generally clean accessible parking at the • Financial, Investment & Retirement Planning Advice up the park and open up gazebo and improved car the views. The cutting parking at the top of the down of weedy shrubs hill. Visiting Corryong: September 23rd along the bottom section The route for a new of the paddock fence line walking path up the hill is Ph: 02 6021 3399 was completed at the also being finalised and on [email protected] working bee last Sunday. Sunday the working bee “Towong Council has group tested this out. Suite 1, Corryong Innovation Space, Boundary Street, Corryong assisted greatly with the The path will link in removal of the material with some of the other FOCUS PARTNERS - OUR FOCUS IS YOUR FUTURE and they have also been existing routes up the hill. working on clearing Options being considered Supporters of the Playle’s Hill development practise weedy shrubs from other for the path include social distance at Sunday’s working bee. areas of the park,” said compacted cement, park proponent, Thea stabilised granitic sand, Newton. geohex reinforcing with suggested that this could far from the highest point of the park area could be Bike users who use the grassed top or a graded be located a little down the in the park. The ideas for sub-divided. The proposed top section of the fence grassed track. hill from the current area. a labyrinth and flying fox plan still includes five line and the area adjacent Improvements include A design for this is yet to are still to be developed. of the proposed housing to this are invited to the replacement of the be drawn up. Suggestions “This plan is not yet blocks. To comment on leave their contact details worn out park seats, have included that it is final, so community input this aspect of the plan with CNC. The shrubs in benches and picnic 10 metres in diameter, at this stage is important,” contacting council. this area have not been settings. New park seats contains a barbecue and Thea said. removed so that those who are also on the list. Areas sink area and seating “There is no funding have an interest in the bike being considered for these and tables. The shape, yet for the major aspects track can choose what include along the new path materials, roofing and any of the plan but it is hoped happens here. as well as other places in other design features are that the project will be able “The great news is that the park to take advantage all open for comments to be supported through a the first plantings have of the panoramic views. and ideas. The pavilion number of grants. Several happened in the park,” A new seat which wraps would provide a shaded grant applications have Thea said. around the back and and sheltered area for a already been submitted for “The gaps in the twoside walls of the larger gathering of people parts of the project. ornamental pear avenue gazebo is also planned. to be able to enjoy the “Council has been have now been planted Suggestions for the magnificent views. supportive of this process out with young pear trees. location of new park seats The plan also includes and is assisting with much It is hoped to under-plant can be left along with any a lookout platform, a of the groundwork and these with bulbs such other comments on the labyrinth and a flying fox. planning process.” as daffodils so that next plan. The lookout platform Several years ago spring the display is even As well as an upgrade to would be a raised area not council proposed that part better than this year’s the existing seating at the display.” barbecue area, community The proposed plan feedback has indicated for the park at Playle’s some strong support for a Hill also includes an new pavilion. It has been BACASH’S Lester & Son Funeral Directors EMPORIUM A tradition of personal, professional care since 1907 We stock a great range of Clothing, Fabrics, Bedding & Towels Find a treasure in Bacash’s Attic WINTER HOURS Monday ...... 9am to 4pm Tuesday ...... 9am to 4pm Wednesday...... 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The protocols include limits on patron numbers under the one person per four square metre rule and signing in for contact tracing will become the norm this year as council staff prepare for opening. “To provide a safe environment for our community, changes will be implemented to meet the NSW government’s restrictions at all our outdoor pools,” said council’s Executive Director Infrastructure, Heinz Kausche. “We need to ensure sufficient physical distancing between changes will include:- streamlined approach to Batlow, Tumbarumba and Mr Kausche said participants in and out of • Maximum capacities users providing contact Khancoban following on upgrade works at the the water and each pool applied to each facility, details and applying any Saturday 7 November. Tumbarumba and Tumut will be affected differently pool and building area; restrictions around people The season will close for pools were progressing based its size,” he said. • Customer sign-in for limits. all pools on Sunday 14 well and that construction “People will be contract tracing purposes’ “Initially we will use March, 2021. would not hinder the required to sign in each and our staff and lifeguards Keen swimmers over opening of either pool. time they enter the pool • Additional require- to monitor the day-to-day 18 years will be able to The $928,000 upgrades grounds and we will have ments for group bookings operations but if things apply for an after-hours at the Tumbarumba pool Covid-safe limits on pool and events. get too busy we will also access card in the coming include the construction lanes and change rooms Mr Kausche said consider engaging extra days with Tumut and of a baby pool, water- numbers.” marshalls may need security if required,” he Adelong pools opening play area and learn-to- As a minimum, to be engaged on said. for card holders from swim pool freeing up the busy days to ensure a Pools will again have Saturday 3 October 2020. existing 28 metre pool to free general admittance, Card holders will be utilised more as a lap with the Tumut and be able to access the pool. Adelong pools opening Batlow, Tumbarumba and For more information to the public on Saturday Khancoban pools from visit www.svc.nsw.gov.au/ 10 October and pools in Saturday 31 October 2020. pools.

Independent Inquiry into 2019–20 Victorian Fire Season – Phase 2 – Community Participation Inspector-General for Emergency Management (IGEM) Tony Pearce is conducting the independent Inquiry into the 2019–20 Victorian Fire Season (the Inquiry). The Inquiry’s Phase 2 Terms of Reference include an examination of: • the eff ectiveness of immediate relief and recovery work and arrangements • the creation of Bushfi re Recovery Victoria, and the National Bushfi re Recovery Agency, and how they work together. Young people can have a say in their future. IGEM is inviting feedback from community members that addresses the Terms of Reference and would particularly like to hear about: • how the 2019–20 Victorian fi res aff ected you Our youth need to be heard • what worked well about the delivery of emergency relief and recovery The Corryong Recovery Committee • Working with activities during the fi rst six months since the fi res Neighbourhood Centre (CRC) and Towong Shire recovery officers and youth (CNC) has organised a and is being facilitated by workers to access funding • what did not work as well as you would have expected or liked it to have Youth Working Group to CNC youth worker, Errol and grants and implement • suggestions for improving relief and recovery activities. give young people aged Obran. their own programs 12-25 a voice, influence Young people in the • Influencing how and control over how the group will be initially Feedback can be provided by: youth support services are bushfire recovery process focusing on:- delivered in the future • completing the online submission or online survey found at impacts young people and • Reviewing and “Please encourage all what they would like to discussing current the young people in your www.igem.vic.gov.au see for their future in the community programs life to become part of this • picking up a printed survey from a local community recovery hub or calling Upper Murray. • Learning and building group,” Erroll said. The group is driven on skills on how to be an “We want them to by young people with effective community group (03) 8684 7900 to have a survey sent to you play an active part in the support of the Upper and influence community determining the future of • requesting a telephone survey by calling (03) 8684 7900 Murray Community outcomes the Upper Murray. • email to [email protected] “There are no • mail to Inspector-General for Emergency Management, requirements for long term commitments, complicated GPO Box 4356 FIREWOOD governance or any Melbourne VIC 3000. significant workload. They just need to come along In addition to the above feedback mechanisms, Mr Pearce will be facilitating Upper Murray Hardwood and have a voice.” The next Youth Working opportunities for direct engagement with him, to allow fi re-aff ected community Contact: Group meeting is today at members to describe their relief and recovery experiences. These opportunities 5.30pm at the CNC Youth will occur at diff erent stages and will be advertised through various outlets Rowen Mildren Space. If unabale to attend, can join the discussion via including the IGEM website. Full details on the Inquiry, its Terms of Reference 0428 446 040 Zoom. and opportunities for community participation are available from For more information 0408 869 111 contact Erroll Obran on 02 www.igem.vic.gov.au or by calling (03) 8684 7900. 6076 2176. FR2736 THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 THE CORRYONG COURIER PAGE SEVEN History repeats for second pandemic The Spanish Flu and Covid-19 pandemics share many similarities one hundred years apart, which goes to show how Riley’s Restaurant important history is and whether we learn from or in some cases, repeat the TAKEAWAY MENU same mistakes. Thursday - Monday nights The Spanish flu started at the end of WWI and was 5:00pm – 8:00pm so named beacuse Spain Main Menu was the first country to Garlic prawns & white rice ...... $20 report it, although it did not originate there. The Sweet & sour pork with veg & rice ...... $20 virus was spread around BBQ pork ribs & chips ...... $20 the world as many service Red wine lamb shank & chips ...... $20 personnel returned home from the war. Chicken Parmi & chips ...... $18 The pandemic began to Chicken schnitzel & chips ...... $16 appear in Australia in early Tempura battered whiting & chips ...... $16 1919, targeting mainly NSW policeman, Constable Smith, on guard duty at Spaghetti & meatballs ...... $17 healthy young adults and Bringenbrong in 1919 with Mr Cape, Honor Mitchell, Fred became known as the Spaghetti in creamy bacon, mushroom, ‘pneumonic influenza’. Herbert and Mr Felton. onion & white wine sauce ...... $17 As part of the first line of defence the Australian Kids Menu Australia also closed State governments Victorians thought the a price on the material to Quarantine Service Chicken nuggets & chips ...... $10 its international borders to introduced travel bans, Spanish flu was beaten but monitored the spread stop rampant profiteering. non-residents. quarantine rules and social with the restrictions lifted Fish bites & chips ...... $10 overseas and implemented NSW saw a second The first case appeared distancing measures. a second wave occurred maritime quarantine in wave and then a third Sausage & chips ...... $10 in Melbourne in early Cinemas and festivals and infections soared. October 1918, intercepting wave before the pandemic Calamari & chips ...... $12 January 1919, however were closed down, schools, With no government 323 vessels - 174 of which eventually died out about early cases were so mild theatres, dance halls, assistance available, Mini spring rolls & chips ...... $12 carried the infection. there was confusion libraries, churches and people continued to work October 1919 without a The second line of Sides about whether it was the pubs were closed, streets instead of self isolating at vaccine being found. defence was to establish Spanish flu, allowing it to were sprayed, isolation home. The fine in 1919 In Australia the Garlic bread ...... $6 a consistent response and spread to NSW and South depots established and for defying ‘stay at home estimated death toll was Fully loaded chips ...... $10 the national influenza Australia by the end of people had to wear masks orders’ was £20 or about 15,000 (the population at planning conference was Garden salad ...... $6 January 1919. NSW was in public. $1600 in today’s money, held in Melbourne in that time being about five the first state to declare an State borders were similar to current fines. Steamed vegetables ...... $6 November 1918. The million - a figure of 2.7 outbreak on 27th January closed including river In a short time hospitals Gravy ...... $2 conference agreed to per 1,000 of population with Victoria following crossings in the Upper were overwhelmed and the Commonwealth and one of the lowest of Mushroom, garlic or pepper sauce ...... $3 suit the next day. Murary between NSW and health care workers pushed government taking any country. Up to 40 per The uncertainty Victoria. to their limits. Temporary Check out our Facebook page or give us a call responsibility for delayed the confirmation Public transport was hospitals were set up in cent of the population for weekly specials and desserts. proclaiming which states of an outbreak restricted and quarantine private homes, schools, was infected and some were infected, along with To order give us a call breaching the November camps were established. showground buildings indigenous communities organising maritime and arrangement with the People were asked not churches, in fact anywhere recorded a mortality rate Ph: (02) 60761333 land quarantine. The states Commonwealth and soon to congregate in public possible. Australians of 50 per cent. facebook.com/ would arrange emergency each state made their own and urged to practice were encouraged to hospitals, vaccination The Spanish flu killed corryongcountryinnandrileysrestaurant arrangements for handling handwashing, cough wear masks, newspapers depots, ambulance service, more than 50 million 7-11 Towong Rd, Corryong and containing outbreaks, etiquette, ventilation and published guides on how medical staff and public people worldwide. including organising their disinfection. to make your own and awareness. own border controls. By March of 1919, the government had to fix Corryong Neighbourhood Centre

NSW police and ADF personnel man the Bringenbrong CNC OPEN 9AM TO 2PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY checkpoint in 2020. Chainsaw Course – Subsidised Wodonga TAFE course - Sept 28th-30th - $50 - Contact CNC to enrol VicRoads Learner Testing – With restrictions easing, learner permit testing can recommence Upper Murray Employment Group – Join the Facebook group to advertise or find employment Wodonga Eyecare – Visiting Mon 28th Sept - Call 02 6056 4000 Technology Playgroup & IT support – Regular service in recess until further notice, but drop in to the CNC and we can assist with minor problems

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PUBLIC NOTICES MEETINGS

Fire Permits and Restrictions Notice of Meetings If you are intending to undertake oudoor Tuesday 6 October burning activities on your property, it’s Corryong Council Office important to be aware of your obligations. • Ordinary Council Meeting: 10.30am • Corryong Cemeteries Trust Meeting: 1pm Fire permits and restrictions may apply Agendas available prior at Lot 22 was indicative of the depending on where you live, what you are towong.vic.gov.au quality at the sale. burning and how you are burning it, and what time of the year it is. BIRTHDAYS POSITIONS VACANT Depending on your location, the Online option assessment of permits may be done by Council or the CFA. boosted bull sale For more information, contact either: The Glen’s 50th Annual registered either in person, • Council’s Fire Prevention Officer: bull sale last Friday posted via agents or through 02 6071 5100 or [email protected] JOYCE MAY a very satisfactory result AuctionsPlus. Multi Service Outlet Team Member for vendors Mike and Joy Several new clients • Wodonga CFA District Office: MILLER Casuals Gadd. purchased remotely using 02 6043 4400 September 25th, 2020 Opportunities exist to join council’s Community Of the 60 bulls offered the AuctionsPlus platform Find out more at towong.vic.gov.au. Wishing you a splendid Services team providing home support to people 56 sold to $14,500 and and bulls sold to buyers averaged $6,580 at auction from the local area, the and happy 90th birthday. with disabilities and frail aged persons, on a and several bulls have North East and Western From Phyllis and family. casual basis in Khancoban and Tumbarumba. been sold privately since Districts of Victoria, This service is designed to enable clients stay in the sale. As expected, Gippsland and as far their own homes as long as possible. the number of people North as Goulburn and Happy 90th Key components of this position will include: attending the sale was Narromine in NSW. down a little on previous Two bulls also sold Birthday!!! • Deliver home support frail aged and disabled years due to Covid-19 to long term clients in people and their carers to promote and maintain restrictions but 52 buyers Western Australia. Joyce Miller peoples’ independence, enhance their quality is celebrating 90 of life and prevent premature or inappropriate POSITIONS VACANT wonderful years on admission to long-term residential care. Friday September 25th, 2020. • The main tasks of the position are cleaning, respite and social support. Wishing you a perfect day and many more to • Promote information sharing and knowledge come! transfer to drive evidence-based decision- Lots of love from all the making, enhance capability and optimise Career Opportunity capacity. family. Emergency Management Coordinator Prior experience in cleaning is essential. A • Permanent full-time DEATHS Certificate III in Aged Care or Home and • Based in Community Care is desirable. • Applications close 2 October 2020 McINTYRE, Geoffrey - SALARY Apply at towong.vic.gov.au 9/6/1930-14/9/2020 Salary will be paid in accordance with the CHIROPRACTOR Husband to Beth (dec.). Snowy Valleys Council Salary System at Grade Father to Scott, Mark 2, starting from $33.14 per hour (gross) which IN CORRYONG and Lee. includes a 25% casual loading. Increases on Dr Rowan Daniel Granddad to Matthew, this amount will be dependent on skills and Felicity, Charlie and experience. Additionally, 9.5% superannuation Visiting weekly Clancy. will be paid to a nominated fund. • Works Coordinator Open Space & Facilities EQUIPMENT on Fridays Such a strong influence HOW TO APPLY (Tumbarumba) 9.30am-5.30pm in so many lives. MAINTENANCE For more information on the position visit www. • Roads Technical Officer (Tumbarumba) Corryong and Finally resting in peace. Next appointments: svc.nsw.gov.au/careers For more information on this position and to Privately cremated. Surrounds: October 1, 2020 To apply please address the Essential and apply online visit council’s website www.svc. Tallangatta Fire 81B Hanson St., Corryong Desirable Criteria noted in the Position nsw.gov.au/ careers. Brigade is now Ph: 6056 2185 Description, provide a Cover Letter explaining Snowy Valleys Council is an EEO employer and offering your interest in the role and current Resume/CV ensures the absence of discrimination in employment. Fire Equipment and email this information to [email protected]. Council has a ‘No Smoking in the Workplace Policy’ Maintenance Ken Bailey gov.au. and operates a Drug and Alcohol testing program. for: Mechanical Repairs CLOSING DATE • Fire Hoses Sunday 4th October, 2020 at 5:00 pm. • Fire Extinguishers 46 Donaldson St Courier • Fire Blankets Corryong FURTHER INFORMATION For Sales and Ph: 6076 1119 For further information about this position, Service Classies please contact the Manager Community Ph: 1300 363 661 HAY Services, Tracy Wiggins on 02 6948 9132 or CONTRACTING Phone [email protected] Snowy Valleys Council is an EEO employer and CORRYONG 6076 1045 ensures the absence of discrimination in employment. TAXI SERVICE HAY CARTAGE Council has a No Smoking in the Workplace Policy • All areas adverts@ and operates a Drug and Alcohol testing program. Servicing (Experienced corryongcourier. contractor / own truck) Corryong • Can also supply grass com.au. LOOKING FOR WORKERS & District hay & cereal hay Advertise in the position vacant (big rounds) editorial@ 0418 697 807 • Competitive rates corryongcourier. section of the Corryong Courier Note: Please do Contact: Rod Cowie Ph: 0260761045 or email: not call 6076 1418 Corryong com.au 0408 364 910 [email protected] THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 THE CORRYONG COURIER PAGE NINE WHAT, WHEN & WHO Find-a-Word MUSEUM ROSTER UPPER HUME ANGLICAN PARISH HEALTH SERVICE Parishioners CLOSED Alcohol, Tobacco and Keep them occupied The public is advised Other Drugs support – please note:- that the Man From drug withdrawal nurs- There will be no Snowy River Museum es and counsellors from Church Services during will be closed until Wodonga will visit on an the current Level 3 outreach basis as required. further notice due to Covid-19 restrictions. the Covid-19 health Ph: 1800 657 573. Enquiries: restrictions. Rev Mitch Porter 02 WASTE 6076 1057 MEALS ON WHEELS MANAGEMENT Corryong Health Corryong Tip BAPTIST CHURCH Thursday: 3pm - 5pm OP SHOP 87-89 Hanson Street Sunday: 12 noon - 4pm Enquiries: Public holidays - Closed Pastor Graeme Van CLOSED Waste Collection Days: Brummelen - The public is advised Tuesday: Towong, Tin- that the Corryong Op taldra, Walwa, Jingellic, (02) 60761 468 Shop will be closed Lucyvale, Colac Colac CATHOLIC PARISH until further notice Thursday: Cudgewa Val- due to the Covid-19 ley, Cudgewa, Nariel, Services will health restrictions. Thougla, Biggara, Bunroy resume when health Friday: Corryong Town- restrictions allow. ship, Khancoban. LOCAL POLICE For more information PENTECOSTAL visit www.towong.vic.gov. Corryong - 02 6076 1666 Ambassadors of Jesus au or phone 02 6071 5100 For all emergencies'000'. 59 Donaldson Street If local police are absent or 1300 365 222 (local call Pastors Douglas & Carol you will speak directly to cost). Allen 6076 2050 /51. Fax the Wodonga Police who 6076 2052.E-mail: (aoj@ LOCAL JUSTICES corryong.net). will relay a message. OF PEACE PENTECOSTAL TOWONG SHIRE & Carol Allen - NSW & PUBLIC LIBRARY Vic. (6076 2051); Merv Services will Ward (6076 1369); Phil 76 Hanson St., Corryong resume when health Council customer service Coulston (6071 2746); and library staff are availa- Tom Newton - Vic (0438 restrictions allow. ble Monday to Friday 9am 382 140); Terry Forrest Ambassadors of Jesus to 4.30pm . (0499 579 502). 59 Donaldson Street. Council office and library Enquiries: Pastors are closed on weekends CORRYONG Douglas & Carol Allen and public holidays. FOODSHARE 6076 2050 /51. Fax 6076 Telephone: 2052.E-mail: (aoj@corry- Shire: 6076 2160; Due to the coronavirus ong.net). Library: 6076 1639 pandemic Corryong Food- activities DVD supervision COMMUNITY CAR Share has changed from aquarium entertaining surf A service for those a drop-in service to a ‘no Courier art gallery ferry television without transport to access contact care package’ backyard fly a kite ten pin bowling appointments in Alb- delivery service an Advertising Wodonga. Ph: 6076 3200. Wednesday & Thursday beach football tennis Thursday. Contact Carol Placement of CORRYONG HEALTH advertisements blow bubbles fruit picking theme parks on 0427 762 051 or boring fun train Douglas 0427 014 935 • Registration or prior to 9.30am for same engine numbers and a coaching leisure treasure hunt day delivery. price are required for community playground zoo Household items from motor vehicle sales. daytrip programs Corryong Relief Centre Urgent Care Centre are still by appointment. • IDs are required dress ups sport (UCC):- 1. 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be contacted via Telehealth SERVICES ARE notice. (video conference with SUSPENDED AND Question: What did the fisherman say to thecod. magician?any cod, a Pick Answer: • All trade ads must Wodonga Health) WILL RESUME Other Services:- WHEN HEALTH have the licence name Emergencies - 000 RESTRICTIONS and no. appear in the (anytime) ALLOW ad. Corryong Medical Clinic Cnr Donaldson & Wheeler - 02 6076 3290 Birthday St., Corryong Advertisements will Corryong Health only be published Reception - 02 6076 3200 Church Council: Linda Nurse on Call – 1300 606 Nankervis 6077 9212 once you have agreed 24-30 Hanson St., Corryong. Ph: 6076 1286 024 (anytime) Pastoral Enquiries: Sandy either verbally, via Club GP helpline – 1800 022 Hill 6076 8273, Catherine email or in writing to 222 (anytime) Ross 6076 1363, Linda the quoted price and Ella Grzeschka, September 29, 2009 (11) Pathology – Mon. to Frid. Nankervis 6077 9212 8am to 12pm. Hall Hire: Pamela Menere publication date(s). 0408 767 327 If you have an Nate Sheather, October 1, 2009 (11) Radio Upper enquiry please phone To register your child in the Birthday Club phone Murray SEVENTH DAY us 02 6076 1045 or ADVENTIST 6076 1045 or email 88.7 / 98.9 / 107.7 email to adverts@ Jennifer Fennell Services will corryongcourier.com. [email protected] Wed: 10am - 1pm resume when health au. Sun: 1pm - 5pm restrictions allow. EACH BIRTHDAY CLUB MEMBER RECEIVES A BIRTHDAY CARD AND FREE PATTIES PARTY PACK PAGE TEN THE CORRYONG COURIER THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 Services & Business Directory

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S & K WHITEHEAD WILESMITH CARPET & EARTHMOVING P/L • 3 x 20 Ton Excavators UPHOLSTERY CLEANING • CAT D6T Bulldozer • Komatsu D65 Bulldozer Free hallways and mats with house lots • Komatsu 655 Grader Pensioner discounts available • Truck and Truck Trailers • 25 Ton Dump Truck • Rock Breaker • Smooth Drum Roller • Tri-axle Spread Float PHONE: QUARRY PRODUCTS * Waxing * Facials 0428 482 976 • Road Base - 25mm & 40mm or contact local agent • Rock for erosion control * Spray tans Hobie’s For all your earthmoving needs * Manicures and Pedicures Sports Store Simon & Kim Whitehead 6076 1121 Ph: 02 6076 2036 / 0408 495 468 * Massage *eye lashes 61 Hanson Street, Coryrong Phone Jane Mongan COMPUTER SERVICES ILLIE HCONTRACTINGR 0427 737 556 v Road Construction & Maintenance Corryong v Road Re-sheeting Computer v Dairy Lanes PLANT HIRE Services v Culvert & Drainage BUS SERVICE v Site Cuts Full Range of Quarry Products v Building Pads v Subdivisions CORRYONG BUS & FREIGHT For competitive prices and local services, v Dam Construction & Cleaning systems (on site installation), software Phone: Office - 02 6076 1329 TIMETABLE accessories and system maintenance. Daily service to Albury-Wodonga via Walwa Call to discuss your requirements or for an Greg - 0408 555 131 / Fax: 02 6076 2240 Monday to Friday obligation free quote. Email: [email protected] Departs: Corryong Newsagency (6076 1381)...... 7.30am Warwick Ross Cudgewa...... 7.45am Ph: 6076 2233 / Fax: 6076 1609 Tintaldra...... 8.00am Walwa Store (6037 1291)...... 8.20am CONCRETERS Jingellic Store (6037 1320)...... 8.45am Mount Alfred...... 9.00am R & S MCINNES EARTHMOVING ...... 9.30am Equipment for hire Arrives: • 2 x 21 ton Volvo excavators Snow White Depot...... 10.15am HARRY’S (474 David St., Albury) • Volvo 30 ton dump truck Wodonga Post Office...... 10.30am • D6T CAT Bulldozer (High St., Wodonga) CONCRETING • 10m Truck & Dog Departs: For a Quality Finish • Cat 12G Grader Wodonga Post Office...... 1.20pm Snow White Depot ...... 2.00pm • Shed Slabs • Pathways • Triaxle Float (6021 4368) • Log Grab Arrives: • Driveways • Patios • 11 ton smooth & padfoot rollers Granya...... 2.50pm For all enquires please phone Richard and Mount Alfred...... 3.25pm Jingellic...... 3.35pm • Exposed Stamp & Stencil Samantha on 02 6076 1446 or 0408 768 246 Walwa...... 3.45pm Tintaldra...... 4.00pm Bobcat & Tipper Hire Towong...... 4.10pm Corryong Newsagency...... 4.30pm ELECTRICAL • Pickup/drop off service available to railway 0439 400 418 stations, airport and hospitals. Call Maurie or Clayton on 0427 240 077 • Bus service does not operate on weekends or Victorian public holidays. Advertising CARRIERS pays dividends Long term rates available Ph: 02 6076 1045 DON’S Email: [email protected] FREIGHT SERVICE Make your Corryong - Cudgewa - Walwa- Tintaldra - Tallangatta - Albury/ Wodonga and ADVERT stand out with a surrounding areas daily splash of colour for ONLY Michael and Sandra Green an extra $10 Ph: 0411 617 086 or 02 6077 4215 THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 THE CORRYONG COURIER PAGE ELEVEN Services & Business Directory

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Golfers cop another whack Just as Corryong changes to lockdown up making the course grant to help with the golfers were seeing the restrictions, the course playable but the damaged cleanup of burnt trees. light at the end of the was hit by a rogue storm trees will have to be The club is now tunnel it turned out to be cell on Monday afternoon, professionally removed. seeking further assistance a train coming the other damaging 25-30 trees Golf NSW came to from Golf NSW to enable way! including fallen limbs and the club’s aid after the the removal of the storm As the club was many with split trunks. course was affected by damaged trees, which preparing to resume The debris from the the summer bushfires, surprisingly exceeded the • Livestock Agents competition golf following storm has been cleaned providing an emergency bushfire damage. • Rural Property Marketing We provide the following services: It’s time to roll up for a game • Livestock • Property Wednesday social join us for a game – we the draw by 12.30pm. but we have decided to • Paddock Sales • Obligation free appraisals bowls will commence on have bowls available for For the time being withdraw from it this • Auctions, Private Sales September 30th (names you to use. masks must be worn season, one reason being • Corryong Liveweigh Scales in by 12.30pm for 1pm During the season while playing and that the current travelling & Tenders start) and Thursday bowls there will also be bowls on social distancing is to restrictions make it • Wodonga Market Sales • Clearing Sales starting on October 8th, Saturday – all welcome to be observed. Only 10 impossible to contemplate. with a meeting at 9am and play. people can be inside the However we’re hoping Livestock: Rodney McKenzie 0427 707 248 / 02 6077 9103 bowls at 10am (names We will have our clubrooms at present, so to have a good club season Cameron Hilton 0419 578 309 in by 9.30 if you aren’t official season opening most eating and drinking and when restrictions ease Property: Mike Weller 0410 663 041 attending the meeting). on Sunday October 18th. si to take place outside. hopefully business bowls Talk to us TODAY about your Livestock & Property requirements If there are prospective Uniform to be worn on The Pennant season can start. members out there, please that day and names in for begins in November ~ The Hammer

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