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May 2020 Established 1978 POSTAGE Email: Secretary: [email protected] or Show Committee: [email protected] PAID AUSTRALIA All quiet in the village on Anzac Day

Carol Salt on Anzac Day 2020. Photo: Peter Harms. At 6am on a dark and rainy morning, local resident Carol Salt held a lonely Anzac Day dawn service. After saying the Ode, Coffee, Cakes Sandwiches, Carol took her Bugle to perform the Last Post, followed by Burgers freshly made to go! the traditional one minute’s silence and then the Rouse. Gidgegannup village was deserted except for the Gidge Bakery where the baker was hard at work. GIDGE Carol is an Instrumental music teacher and a proud member ? of Canning City Brass. Thanks to Carol for your remembrance, and thanks to the unknown person who left ONE the wreath at the site (pictured above on the left). STOP Sandra Harms Gidgegannup Agricultural Society Your local supplier of STOCKFEED & Pet Food We are working in the belief that the major effects of the pandemic will be past and in October the 74th Gidgegannup Agricultural Show will proceed. Best time to start planning and working on your projects is GARDEN PRODUCTS now! Fruit Trees, Seedlings Become a member of the Agricultural Society and take part in and Ornamentals making this year a vibrant event. Membership Form page 10. Plus household essentials, bread, milk and vegies [email protected] Although every effort to remain totally impartial, the Editor and the individual members 2507 Toodyay Rd Gidgegannup 6083 9578 3784 of the Gidgegannup Agricultural Society (The Publisher) cannot be made responsible for comments and opinions voiced in letters received. 2 May 2020 Gidgegram June 2020: Deadline Thursday 21st May 2020 - Distribution 27th May 2020

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www.cherithgrove.com.au May 2020 3 Local business adapts to Covid-19 changes By Ieva Tomsons

Local businesses in Gidgegannup have stepped up to adapt to national health directives which have, in most cases, reduced customer patronage and the ability to trade freely.

At Tim Eva's Nursery vegetable seedlings and seed potatoes have been walking out the door. “Customers have more time now and they are getting back into gardening so hopefully they will keep it up,” said Tim. Prior to the Covid-19 lockdown the nursery's retail side was slow but new customers are coming in to learn how to be more self- sufficient. “They enjoy the visit as it gives them a valid reason to get out,” according to Tim.

Ann Williams and Alan Edge have closed their newsagency on Craig Chappell with Matthew Wickins at Gidge One Stop. Craig opened the Saturdays as a direct result of the pandemic. business only a month before the pandemic set in. Photo: Peter Harms. There have also been interruptions to mail and parcel freight deliveries from the eastern states due to the suspension of Social distancing is 'encouraged' at the counter where a binding interstate passenger planes. twine barrier at the counter sports a 'warning/electric fence' “More people want to pay by Eftpos which is sometimes a which gets a laugh. problem as it shares the line with the phone,” said Alan who is expecting even more parcel deliveries due to online shopping. At Gidgegannup Produce and Saddlery Lyn and Bob Stevens say Social distancing regulations have stopped bar and restaurant it's business as usual, including delays to specialised horse feed service at the Noble Falls Tavern which continues to provide a which occurred regularly before the pandemic. takeaway service of food and beverages from 4-8pm. “There is no shortage of hay and chaff but gas sales have definitely increased as more people stay home,” said Lyn. Sharon and Brian Wickins have encouraged their staff to take “Toilet paper is king,” laughs Gidgegannup IGA Xpress annual leave and a returning chef will trial takeaway deliveries proprietor John Pellegrini. within a 10km radius of the tavern. “Tissues are still a problem and flour and pasta are in short Keg deliveries have been suspended but 'growlers' (flagon beer) supply as the warehouse suppliers can't keep up with demand,” will be available until stocks run out. he said. “We couldn't get hand sanitiser for our customers, so we started Early panic buying of stockfeed was reported by Gidgegannup making our own.” Produce and Saddlery, Gidge Rural and Gidge One Stop Even with low fuel prices income from the Vibe bowsers is lower (Pullela's). with fewer people being able to travel across the intra-state border at Morangup and Toodyay Roads. “There were a lot of new faces for the first few weeks looking for dog food and kitty litter,” said Helen Martin-Smith from Gidge Pharmacist Jana Practico at Gidgegannup Pharmacy is well Rural which also supplies soil and building materials. placed to deal with the hand sanitiser shortage and also makes Soil for veggie gardens and pine posts are in demand as her own. customers with more spare time build cubby houses and Even before the Federal Government banned the issue of playground equipment for their housebound kids. multiple prescriptions Jana had acted to ensure no one was left Gidge Rural has fast-tracked a web-ordering system and pre- without their medication due to hoarding. prepares orders for older customers who can remain in their cars “There is a shortage of Level 3 medication and no choice in while the goods are loaded. brands allocated at the wholesale level. We're in a pandemic and people have to understand that,” said Jana. 4 May 2020

Jana and her staff were shocked at the abuse they received from family-size pies and some takeaway meals. an established customer who berated them for closing on Proprietor Antje Buurman is happy to provide leftover bread, Saturdays which Jana said was necessary to give staff the chance pastry items and meals to the local Country Women's to shop for their groceries in depleted stores. Association. “They do a wonderful job distributing to families in need.” Hairdresser Angie Gray from Gidge Hair Salon was another Cherith Grove Restaurant chef Richard Mehl now provides pre- service provider who made up her own mind about how she ordered takeaway meals on Friday and Saturday nights and would operate during the pandemic. hopes to reopen when spacing regulations are eased and he can While she is entitled to keep working she shut up shop due to re-employ his four casual staff. concerns for her older and vulnerable clients. The restaurant produces its own olive oil but this year because “The government directives were very confusing and the fruit is hand-picked and processed there was no production. contradictory so I did what I thought was right for my customers and will reopen when it feels right to do so. The way things are Local computer specialist Glen Bailes says his business GB's PCs going , that will now be on Tuesday May 12.” is always unpredictable but has noticed an increase in recommissioning old computers as more people are working Bev Kerr at Gidge Takeaway has reduced her opening hours and from home and children are being home schooled. now delivers orders to drivers who can stay in their cars and pay Gidge One Stop lessee Craig Chappell had only been in business by Eftpos. Inside seating is still available but chairs are placed 2m a month when the pandemic struck. apart. “We can't get hake and vegetables have increased from $50 to $80 Apart from an initial run on stockfeed the lack of passing traffic dollars but we are wearing the costs and not handing them on to has severely impacted the new business which also sells coffee, customers.” snacks and a wide variety of plants. Gidge Grog manager Bec Thomson is trading as normal within “The local community has made us feel very welcome,” said the limitations of government restrictions on the amounts of Craig who may see an upturn in trade now that the Morangup alcohol people can buy. community can once again patronise Gidgegannup now that the “At the start trade was a bit slower and (after the restrictions) confusion of the border community's travel rights has been some 2-litre casks were out of stock but prices remain the same,” resolved. Bec said. There has never been a more pressing time for locals to stand by their small businesses – shop local and keep shopping local. Things are looking up at Gidgegannup Bakery which was hit hard with the closure of its cafe and alfresco eating area. Note: Gidgegram interviews were conducted in mid-April and with Sunday trading has resumed and they are baking a lot more easing restrictions trading conditions may have changed. May 2020 5 Gidge Gossips This will have to be the strangest ANZAC Day any of us will have https://www.swanactive.com.au/swan-walking-challenge/ known. Nevertheless plans are in place to make this memorable. A huge movement across Australia has ensured that Australia On the subject of bins: will not forget those who have done so much for our country and BIN CHALLENGE | To bring some joy back all its' people. into everyone's day, join our bin challenge and dress up for bin day. The best entry wins a $200 voucher to be spent at a local Many people will be standing at the end of their drives at 6.00am business in the City of Swan! Find out more at on 25th April, 2020, with their radios to hear the reveille and also https://buff.ly/2VjZssC candles to honour those who are no longer with us. Poppies have been painted and will be displayed, musical instruments will be Lots of takeaway options in Gidge now and even home delivery. heard across Gidge. This will probably be one of our more An amazing amount of information up on the Community fb moving ceremonies, as, although we are apart, we are surely page and worth checking out. acting as a united country supporting each other. Rubbish still being dumped around Gidge – report to City at WA is doing well at the moment but no reason to relax, there is [email protected]. Very efficient at picking it up and still a battle to be fought and the community is doing an amazing tracking down the perpetrators. job in very strange times. The more we listen to our leaders now Racing is thriving with no crowds in attendance and one of the the sooner a more normal life can resume. few sports to watch on television. Interesting to see if the AFL Still though we need rain – it's very dry and Gidge seems to be gets off the ground this season. Certainly makes the weekends missing out on the rain other parts have had. At the moment more productive. only 5mm for the whole month, although May looks more Lots of gardening to do at the moment. Really needed to catch promising and it can even rain on the 24th May as the Field Day up on last year when spring was taken up with visits to hospitals. has had to be cancelled. The veggie garden seems to have come into its own again with Rural Properties Revegetation Program - Applications for the queues outside Bunnings eagerly waiting to buy seedlings and 2020 Rural Revegetation Program will open on April 3, 2020 seeds. The most exciting news is that toilet rolls are back in the through an online form on this page. Applications will close on supermarkets. Thought this might be the case when I went May 1, 2020. Please note: this year, due to limited availability of shopping and every second trolley had a pack sitting on the top of volunteers, unfortunately you will not be able to select your the trolley. Shopping is a whole new experience with everyone plants. You will receive a random allocation of trees, shrubs and being polite (mostly) and none of the hideous scenes that groundcovers on pick up day. Please maintain social distancing appeared on the news of supermarkets over east. ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( for your health and safety and for the volunteers. And so we carry on in Gidge and the next month should be https://www.swan.wa.gov.au/Your-Property-Land/Sustainable- interesting to see if restrictions are lifted or become more living/Conserve-nature/Plants/Rural-Properties-Revegetation- restrictive should there be an increase in cases of the virus.Will Program see if I can gather more news for then The Gidge community is coping pretty well with self- isolation. And so to the joke If you live in Gidge this is nothing new as most of us have been A man goes out with his friends for the night. Before he leaves he carrying this practise out for years. Social Distancing is a bit tells his wife, "I promise I will be home by midnight." more difficult as the Gidge community are a friendly bunch and Midnight comes and goes. He finally arrives home at about 3 AM. find this not so easy. Saw our neighbour last Thursday as she put As he walks in he realizes the cuckoo clock is about to go off. As it her bin out and so did we; so we had a nice chat across the road begins to go off he has a flash of genius and decides to coo another 9 whilst waving to the passing neighbours on the road. Never times. He sneaks in to bed satisfied with himself. thought of putting the bin out as a social occasion. The next morning he wakes up and his wife has breakfast made. Swan Active Walking Challenge – The City's Swan Active team She doesn't seem to be mad. Satisfied with himself he asks her, "You have an exciting challenge for you to get involved in. Running sleep okay last night?” across six weeks, and with prizes up for grabs, this brand new She replies, "Yeah, but we need a new cuckoo clock." Walking Challenge is one of a kind! Check out how you can He asks her why and she tells him, "Last night it cooed 3 times. compete to 'walk the Bibbulmun Track' –only in the familiar Then it yelled, 'Crap!' It cooed another 6 times and giggled a little surrounds of your local area. Interested? Get involved bit. Finally it cooed 3 more times, farted, and tripped on the carpet."

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[email protected] – www.gidgegannup.info GPA April and May meetings cancelled due to Corona surveys will be used to frame workshops composed of Virus. GPA could not meet due to social distancing so held councillors from the Local Governments in the Hills. our meeting by email. Thanks to those members who have Toodyay and York will be involved in this workshop as well. had input. Looks like next month might be the same as This will be a regional initiative. This is a Federal initiative. well. The conversation was to learn about the Issues and Needs the community have in this area. A survey will be sent out TELECOMMUNICATIONS: in the near future on line seeking community's input. PROPOSED TELECOMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATION (NBN) - 295 (LOT 92) CORNER OF RUBBISH: BUNNING ROAD & TRIMBLE ROAD, MOUNT A member has reported to the City that a bin load of HELENA domestic rubbish has been dumped into the gully drain on Comment has been sought by the and the the bottom s-bend that is approx. 300m south of the GPA have made a submission supporting this proposal. Wooroloo Brook bridge on OBrien Rd. NBN Report: We understand the tower we call Gidgegannup It is now being scattered into the bush by wind and animals. South proposed for Bunning Rd is proceeding with local Please would you arrange a pickup to occur as soon as council approvals next month so we hope to have a good possible. Hopefully there will be evidence so you can update then. Please note though that final approvals + identify the culprits. preparation + construction means we are still some months Rubbish has also been reported dumped in Berry Road, City away. informed and it has been picked up. Hopefully some Regarding all other premises in the area, we will soon be in a information on to who has dumped it may be found. position to update everyone on how we will get connections Please report dumped rubbish to the City at ready before the June deadline if we cannot provide them [email protected]. Thanks to the City who are being through a Fixed Wireless option – We will have some most efficient on clearing the mess up and tracking down the information for you soon. We are meeting this week to see perpetrators. final plans. NOTIFICATION OF WORKS – Resurfacing of the Telstra advise re. mobile coverage: The Telstra Go Repeater Intersection of Kooringal Vale and Brennan Rise, (Stationary version) would be the best option, it would Gidgegannup. provide coverage across your house – if you looking for The City of Swan advises that as part of the City's Annual coverage across the farm the mobile/portable version that can Resurfacing Program, it will shortly commence resurfacing be installed in vehicles might also be an option. Below is a link works on the intersection of Kooringal Vale and Brennan to our Regional Australia webpage that has more information Rise, in Gidgegannup. https://www.telstra.com.au/coverage-networks/network- The resurfacing works will be completed in one day, on coverage-extension-devices Tuesday 28th April 2020 between the hours of 7am – 5pm; LILLIE ROAD/RESERVE ROAD INTERSECTIONS; although this may be extended if adverse weather conditions are experienced. Cr. Henderson has expressed his concern re. the Lillie To ensure the safety of both the City's contractors and the Road/Reserve Road intersection which is still raising its head general public, it will be necessary to implement traffic with regular reports of driver inattention. It would be good if management restrictions. Local residents living on Jim Coten could write to Main Roads expressing concern. Kooringal Vl will still have access to their properties; STRATEGIC PLANNING VISION; however delays of approximately 20 minutes should be GPA have now had a telephone conversation with the RDA anticipated when asphalting the intersection, as there are no and been given the background to this initiative. The next other alternative roads for access/ egress. step will be that a survey will be sent out to get the Should you have any queries regarding this project, please community's views on several topics. The results of these contact the City's Asphalt and Seal Engineer, Michael Newman on 0488 700 386.

ANZAC DAY 2020 - With Anzac Day's once indestructible traditions cruelled by forced isolation, Australians will instead walk to the ends of their driveways on April 25 and light up the dawn.RSL branches in every state have unanimously endorsed the gesture, with families across the nation expected to stand at their gates, on balconies or verandahs at 6am and hold a candle to fallen heroes. Since regular public marches and services are cancelled due to the COVID-19 crisis, radio networks are signing on to livestream services people can tune in to outside on phones and tablets.Musicians everywhere are being called on to take to their front yards to play the Last May 2020 7

Experience Post and Rouse or Reveille for neighbours. Residents are being urged to dress windows and mailboxes with poppies Gidgegannup and kids to make bright red “wreaths” from painted egg in the hills cartons to hang on doors. www.gidgegannup.info [email protected] What began as a grassroots idea to mark Australia's great day of remembrance has grown into a national campaign Small Farm Field Day - Sunday, 24th May 2020 CITY OF SWAN SPECIAL MEETING; The City of Swan will be holding a Special Meeting of Council.On CANCELLED Wednesday, 15th April, 2020 at 5.30pm at the Council Chambers Midland Town Hall. Following the clear directive given at the Prime Minister's press conference that the ban on gatherings over 500 people The purpose of the meeting is for the Council to determine would be in place for the next six months, we have no choice how it will respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) but to cancel the Field Day. The Field Day Committee regret pandemic and resulting directions from the Minister for this but fully support the Government in their efforts to keep Local Government, including: the community safe. · How the City will respond to, and recover from, the Thanks to all those who were going to be involved this year and COVID19 pandemic, we hope you will be at our 2021 Field Day to be held on Sunday, · A zero percent rate increase for 2020/21, 30th May, 2021 · Measures to support and create capacity in the local Thank you to all our exhibitors who have sent their applications economy, and in and we hope to see you next year. Those exhibitors who have · Measures to support the community through this crisis, already paid for their site please forward me your banking details and; A proposal to commence all Council meetings at so I can eftpos a refund. 5.30pm will also be considered. Very disappointing but no alternative in the present circumstances. PROPOSED USE OF THE LAND FOR GROUPED So there you are no Field Day this year but be assured we will be DWELLING AND TO CONSTRUCT AN back next year and it will be one of the best ever. ADDITIONAL DWELLING ON THE LOT - LOT 1 (NO.668) O'BRIEN ROAD, GIDGEGANNUP - DA- UPDATE: We have booked the Showgrounds for the weekend 109/2020 of 29th and 30th May, 2021. Slightly optimistic as none of us The City has received the abovementioned proposal for know what the situation will be then. Directly we know consideration. Prior to Council giving consideration to the whether an event such as the Field Day can practically be held proposal, comments from surrounding owners and next year, we will let the community know and also all our interested community groups are being sought. participants whether exhibitors, entertainers, speakers and the All documents and plans associated with the application whole list of other people involved in our event. can be viewed on the City's website: https://www.swan.wa.gov.au/City-Council/Have-your- So many people take part the list runs into the hundreds, The say/Planning-notices Honey Festival, The Slow Food Movement, the Alpaca The GPA have made a submission regarding this querying Association, The Mounted Games of WA, The Woodturners its' compliance with the City's POL-C-009 Grouped Association of WA, all the livestock groups who come along and Dwellings in Rural Zones. individual livestock exhibitors as well, the Bullsbrook Poultry Association, all the local groups and associations who come WORK TAKING PLACE ON PROPERTY CORNER OF along, all our wonderful exhibitors, some of whom have been AND RESERVE ROAD; Member has attending since we started the event in 2008, The School, The queried work taking place on this property. This is work in CWA, the sporting clubs, the Fire Brigades. Hope to see you on relation to an approved subdivision of land down to Special Sunday 30th May, 2021. Rural zoning. 8 May 2020 How to prepare your land for a bumper crop

Around the Paddock by The Farmer

If you are thinking of putting in pasture or a hay crop this coming season, here are a few tips on achieving a successful crop. But don't forget, rain is needed – and at the right time. This month I'm concentrating on soil preparation. First and foremost, clean- up leaf litter, branches and rocks on the It's important to know the fertiliser In the first year apply superphosphate paddocks to be sown. Once these history of your property. If this is not and trace elements. In the second year, obstacles are out of the way, movement known, now is the time to start. spread superphosphate on its own. with machinery is a breeze. Testing for soil acidity (pH) can be a Apply superphosphate and potash in the If there is animal manure build-up in the handy tool in finding out what is needed third year. There are various grades of cropping area, grab a set of harrows and to make your soils as productive as potash and a pH test will indicate what drag them around to break the manure possible. your land requires. up. The manure can then be worked into Lime is a valuable form of fertiliser and In the fourth year spread only the ground at the next stage. comes in different forms, from lime sand superphosphate and the final fifth-year Spraying with a knock-down herbicide is through to specially blended mixes (my rotation apply superphosphate and the easiest and quickest way to prevent preference). Gypsum is another product potash. weed germination. that may be needed on heavier soils. Grazing animals will achieve a partial Fertiliser (superphosphate) with pot ash Once you have prepared your land, result but won't kill the plants. and thirdly trace elements are essential seeding can be started in the first year. Scarifying or ploughing will be needed to for healthy soils and should be applied in Seeding will be covered in the next issue complete the weed kill. This second a rotating five-year cycle. of our local and excellent Gidgegram. option usually takes a couple of weeks My rule of thumb is to apply lime every Don't delay, make a start – there's a lot of longer than the knock-down takes. year, or as necessary. pleasure in growing your own crop. May 2020 9 2300km2 pegged for nickel in Avon Valley By Ieva Tomsons

ON MARCH 17 and 20 Chalice Gold Mines Pty Ltd applied for 10 new exploration licences which cover more than 2000km2 in the Shire of Toodyay including Lower Chittering. If granted, the mining tenements will straddle the town of Toodyay, the entire Julimar State Forest and Conservation Reserve, half of the Avon Valley National Park, Coondle, Nunile, Hoddys Well, Morangup and Bejoording. The rush to secure these tenements comes on the back of a rare discovery of high-grade nickel-copper-palladium group elements (PGEs) on Chalice's approved 26-by-7km resource area in Julimar. Shares in Chalice (ASX: CHN) soared 90.6 per cent to trade at 30.5 cents after the initial announcement and a month later doubled again to trade at around 60 cents. In mid-April a further announcement of another high-grade resource area 60m east of the original discovery raised the share price a further 83 per cent to hover around the $1 mark then soaring to $1.37 Map of 2300km area. Chalice sign on Keating Road. before closing at $1.05 on April 24. The find has been compared to the owned land on Keating Road which to access to roads, rail, Fremantle Port 2012 Nova nickel discovery in WA's leads into the Julimar State Forest where and established infrastructure. 2 Fraser Range which saw the cash- the company is permitted to conduct Chalice's live and pending 2300km strapped explorer Sirius' shares airborne electromagnetic (EM) surveys. tenements area is in a Tier 1 Mining skyrocket 4000 per cent from 5 cents to Areal EM surveying determines Jurisdiction which is defined as large, $2.50. surface changes in electrical long life (around 20 years), low cost and With more that 23 million to invest, conductivity and can give an indication low risk for mining companies which Chalice is no 'penny-stock' exploration of the resource area's nickel-copper- can use a combination of underground company and is chaired by mining PGEs potential but it is not foolproof due and open-cut mining techniques to investor and entrepreneur Tim Goyder to conductivity of other things in the access the resource at various depths the brother of former Westfarmers, ground and Chalice will need to secure Qantas and Woodside chairman and now on-ground access to verify results. head of the AFL Commission Richard In a corporate presentation to Goyder who owns Glendearg farm on the shareholders on April 16, the company Bindi-Bindi-Toodyay Road near Culham estimated it would take from four to six in the Shire of Toodyay. Tim Goyder months to gain approval to get on the holds 17 percent of Chalice stocks. ground in the State forest to explore a “Given the rarity and value of nickel- 24km area of potentially high deposits of sulphide discoveries, particularly in nickel-copper-PGEs. , and the recent all- HikeWest has expressed concerns that time high palladium price of more than the exploration area coincides with $US2800 per ounce ($4800 per ounce), approximately 30km of the Camino the result is specially significant,” said Salvado Pilgrimage Trail which traces managing director Alex Dorsch on the Benedictine monk Dom Salvado's company's website. journey to establish a mission in New The company is at the early stages of Norcia in 1846. exploration and has assayed six holes Residents in Lower Chittering are with plans for further drilling including concerned about the increase in traffic if in the Julimar State Forest if it is granted mining starts in their area. ministerial approval. Chalice is now sourcing a second Chalice's reverse circulation drilling drilling rig to operate in the Julimar area Reverse circulation drilling at Chalice's Julimar project. Photo: Chalice Gold exploration rig is currently on privately which it says is well-situated in relation Mine's website. 10 May 2020 Busy time ahead for keen gardeners

 With some Grevilleas this can be a  With many kids still at home it's a great In the Garden challenge to find a time when they are activity to get them to plant and grow with Tim Eva not in flower but sacrificing a few flowers something edible in a pot or in the for the greater good results in a better garden. plant that will produce even more  Turn it into a science activity by getting flowers. them to keep a diary recording the day they plant, how much growth happens SUMMER is over and we are in the  If you have Hyacinth or Tulip bulbs weekly, how often they fertilise and when middle of autumn – such a fabulous time pop them in the fridge in a labelled paper they get to eat the produce. of the year. bag for a couple of weeks before planting out.  You could even make it a competition to see who in your household can grow  Yes, we are still hanging out for regular rain to start but the deciduous trees are  It's change-over time in the vegetable the best broccoli or the biggest changing colour, nights and days are garden. Tomatoes and capsicums are cauliflower. cooler and plants are growing. finishing, the brassica family is starting; that is broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage,  If you have a special topic you would brussel sprouts. It's also a wonderful time like In the Garden to tackle, please email:  It is such a busy time of the year, pruning shrubs that have flowered over to plant beans, peas, carrots and beetroot. [email protected]. summer, putting some fertiliser out for the coming flowering season for most native plants and tidying up the orchard.

 I find it's a great time to review what plants have performed well over spring and summer which helps plan for future planting.

 With still no regular rain, soil water repellancy is often a plant killer in autumn. A final treatment of wetting agent at this time of the year will help the soil absorb more of the rain when it finally comes.

 For any tropical-type plants such as Hibiscus, Abelia and Buddleja which have flowered over the summer, a light prune helps before it gets too cold. Leave heavier pruning until spring has sprung.

 Hakeas, Grevilleas and other natives are all budding up and starting to flower and, as a general rule, prune off one third after flowering. Kids love growing vegetables in the garden. Good family fun.

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Morangup Sheep go walkabout

As part of our standard procedure during COVID-19, and to ensure our patients receive the best and most appropriate prehospital care, our Crews will be asking all patients if they have any flu like symptoms. This is to protect our amazing Volunteers and our Community of Morangup against the spread of any potentially infectious illness including COVID- 19.

Since April 19 there have been reports of a mob of 30 to 50 sheep wandering along the firebreak at Red Brook Circle Morangup. The mob disappears into the bush along the Red Brook when approached. Residents are concerned that they will wander on to Toodyay Road which could cause accidents, and as the creek is dry at the moment the animals will find it hard to find water. In the meantime the owner has been located and several have When calling for an Ambulance, you will be asked by the 000 been taken home. However some still seem to be elusive and call taker if you have flu like symptoms. When our crews have escaped again. Indeed one was sighted running along arrive, they will ask you the same questions. Please don't be Red Brook Circle on the 24th April. scared to answer truthfully, even if you think you just have a mild cold. We have strict hygiene measures in place to keep So locals please drive carefully around the circle, until these you and our crews safe. Our goal is to help our community animals are caught and the fence fixed. stay safe and stop the spread - but we can't do that without our resilient and fantastic Community behind us. Horse Float & Trailer Repairs All repairs and modifications

• Trailer tyres supplied & fitted • Over 20 years local • Rewires • LED Lights • Pick-up and delivery service • Wheel bearings • Brake repairs • We come to you and quote Phone: L&W Trailers 9572 9336 or 0419 906 294 14 May 2020

Local activists need a hand THIS month our Gidgegram column about the recent discovery of high-grade nickel-copper-palladium deposits in Julimar and the rush by Chalice Gold Mines Pty Ltd to secure exploration licences covering more than 2000km2 , is printed on page 12.

As people throughout the Avon Valley strive to support their local businesses during the Covid-19 crisis, we ask you to consider donating whatever you can to our small mining awareness group which has had its fundraising activities severely restricted. Better still, become a member. It's only $10 per year and will go a long way towards paying our public liability insurance which we must have to operate at public events. As we look forward to an end to social isolation we hope to see you all soon but stay in touch at facebook.com/avonhills or write to PO Box 111 Gidgegannup WA 6083. To make a donation, no matter how small, visit Bendigo Bank 633-000, account Avon and Hills Mining 152776654. Don't forget to attach your name so we can thank you. This photo of Robin Williams, so meaningful at this time. Sent to me from Georgina Byrne who is doing her best to keep our spirits high! Editor. Avon and Hills Mining Awareness Group We decontaminate and clean reverse cycle air conditioners Did you know Split Air Conditioners must be professionally cleaned at least every 12 months? SplitSystem C l e a n Now using Australian Tea Tree Oil at no extra cost to you Clean the air you breathe Contact your local contractor Split System Clean on 9572 9255 or 0439 967 939 or email [email protected]. Web: splitsystemclean.com.au May 2020 15

CWA Gidgegannup GIDGEGANNUP BRANCH Square Dance Club Ladies are you free on Wednesdays? We have the year worked out with some great dances organised Country Women's Association meets every through the year. Wednesday at the CWA Hall, Gidge Showgrounds When you see them advertised come along and join in the fun for the night. from 10am. We will be dancing every second and fourth Saturday of every month at the Showgrounds Hall in Gidgegannup. You don't have to be a 'Country' woman, and you Everyone is welcome to join in..... certainly don't have to be able to cook or knit. Give it a Go What have you got to Lose!!! Just come along and have a good time with a great For more info please contact us on 95746054 or 95746071 bunch of other local ladies. Transport can be arranged. Homemade crafts for sale very Wednesday from 10am till 2pm. For more details, please phone. President: Terrianne 0435 394 157

AGLOW Gidgegannup

Join us to be encouraged and supported spiritually and emotionally, as a part of a vibrant Christian community. We meet on the first Thursday of every month (except January) at 10am. Venue: Percy Cullen Recreation Hall.

Enquiries: Lyn James 9574 6450 or Pam Randall: 0407 081 450.

Everyone is welcome. 16 May 2020 Media Release 16 April, 2020 City of Swan announces COVID-19 relief measures

At the Special Council Meeting on April 15, 2020, the City of City of Swan COVID-19 support measures Swan Council approved comprehensive measures designed to • An $8.85 million economic stimulus package designed to support City residents, ratepayers and businesses during their bring more money into the local economy. time of greatest financial need. • Zero per cent rate rise, zero per cent rise in City fees and charges and zero interest charged on overdue rates or other The measures include an $8.85 million economic stimulus charges for the 2020/2021 financial year. package to increase local investment, encourage job creation • Suspension of debt recovery for rates and other debt owed and inject money quickly into the local economy. to the City for rate payers, community groups and businesses that are adversely affected by COVID19 for a The funds will go towards 'shovel ready' capital works and period of six months following the standing down of the major maintenance programs that will be fast tracked to State of Emergency declaration. stimulate the local economy. • Rate relief through flexible payment options and creation Relief is also coming for residents and ratepayers, with a zero of a City of Swan COVID-19 policy to govern debt recovery per cent rate rise, zero per cent rise in City fees and charges during the State of Emergency. The COVID-19 policy is to and zero interest charged on overdue rates or other charges include payment arrangements and debt recovery, and be for the 2020/2021 financial year. presented at the May or June Ordinary Meeting of Council. • No parking fees or parking permits payable for up to six There will be no parking charges for up to six months, with a months, with a possible extension if the State of Emergency possible extension if the State of Emergency is still in effect. is still in effect. The City is also delivering rent relief to support those in lease • A maximum six-month waiver, subject to the State of arrangements with the City who are experiencing financial Emergency, on leases for community facilities based at City hardship as a result of COVID-19. premises and a moratorium on evictions during this time. Further actions will streamline procurement and statutory • A maximum six-month freeze, subject to the State of planning processes, fast tracking the ability to stimulate the Emergency, on City owned properties with commercial local economy. leases for eligible businesses experiencing financial In acknowledging the burden these measures will place on hardship as a result of COVID-19, subject to an application the City's finances, Council have asked that a formal request to the City for rent relief, and a moratorium on evictions be put to the State Treasurer to provide a five year interest-free during this time bar for Wilful Misconduct. loan for the amount of $25 million to ensure the City can • More flexibility in tender processes. The City's adequately respond to and recover from COVID-19. procurement policy has been amended for 12 months, including a higher tender threshold (increased from A complete list of support measures is listed below. $150,000 to $250,000) and streamlined processes. Council also voted for the City to request that the Minister for Local Comments attributed to City of Swan Mayor Government allows metropolitan local authorities to give Kevin Bailey preference to tenderers within their own locality. “The City of Swan recognises the significant financial impact • CEO delegations from Council increased from $300,000 to of the COVID-19 pandemic on our local people and $1 million and statutory planning decisions delegated to businesses. the CEO with conditions. “Our COVID-19 relief package is designed to make life a bit • Formally request the State Treasurer to provide a five-year easier for people during challenging times and prepare us for interest-free loan for the amount of $25 million to ensure recovery. the City can adequately respond to and recover from “We are driven to support our community by helping to COVID-19. reduce the spread of COVID-19, support community wellbeing, deliver emergency responses, implement stimulus For more information on the City's response to COVID-19, projects and drive community recovery.” visit: www.swan.wa.gov.au/covid-19. May 2020 17

Grow with Gidgegannup! Support local businesses and LIVESTOCK TRANSPORT community groups

Wayne & Kerry Best T: 9574 6153 - E: [email protected] 151 Reen Rd Gidgegannup WA 6083

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Email: [email protected] 18 May 2020

ToodyayToodyay Owner/Operator • Installation TimberTimber • Sanding FlooringFlooring • Polishing • Coating

& 0447 986 289 Free Quotes - Quality Workmanship May 2020 19

Gidgegannup Community Church SERVICES Anglican and Uniting Church Services Sunday 9.30am Anglican – Ministers from The Church of Ascension in Midland. Uniting Church – Rev Harold Sampson All people are welcome to our services.

CITY OF SWAN Restricted Burning Period

The City of Swan's Restricted Burning Period commenced on Wednesday, April 15 and will run until May 31 inclusive. During this period, burning requires an electronically issued permit and details on how to apply can be found on the City's Fire Information webpage. Fire stations will not be open to the public and brigades will not be conducting private hazard reduction burns. We thank you for your understanding and help with keeping our community safe. You may be able to burn some piles of garden refuse without a permit provided you meet all requirements. We kindly ask you exercise extreme vigilance if you need to burn. Volunteer brigades are already working in a high-risk environment but could now also potentially expose themselves to COVID-19 if responding to your fire. Please help us all stay safe and ensure you regularly check you burn up to 48 hours after completion to prevent re-ignition and escaped burns. Visit swan.wa.gov.au for more information. 20 May 2020

IMPORTANT COMMUNITY NUMBERS Please email: [email protected] with updates, corrections or omissions.

POLICE EMERGENCIES...... 000 CWA GIDGEGANNUP MUNDARING POLICE (weekdays)...... 131 444 President - Belinda...... 0411 533 129 MIDLAND POLICE (anytime)...... 9250 0333 Secretary - Terrianne...... 0435 394 157 POLICE Attendance...... 131 444 Treasurer - Trish...... 0421 115 135 CRIME STOPPERS...... 1800 333 000 RURAL WATCH - Peter Jensen...... 0402 910 707 FRIENDS OF GIDGE RESERVE Bill Karroll...... 9574 6191 CITY OF SWAN...... 9267 9267 GIDGEGANNUP RECREATION CENTRE Vera Waldby - Acting Place Manager...... 0417 097 178 President Paul Carroll...... 9574 6601 Paul Goodley - Community Development Coordinator...... 0427 163 317 Secretary Kerry Stewart...... 0409 108 046 Total Movement and Harvest Bans...... 9267 9326 Vice President Augie Vellalonga...... 0407 776 745 Bookings ...... 9574 6483 or email [email protected] FIRE EMERGENCIES...... 000 FIRE CONTROL OFFICERS- Gidge East JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Shane Attwood (Capt) ...... 0419 961 749 President: Peter Baudinette ...... 0413 804 992 Phil Corbin...... 9574 6071 FOOTBALL CLUB Vince Pullella...... 0413 492 484 President Peter Whife...... 0428 747 128 Alisdair McCrudden...... 0407 194 261 Alan Lockwood...... 0456 363 347 Laurie Garcia...... 0408 957 747 FIRE CONTROL OFFICERS - Gidge West GIDGEGANNUP NETBALL CLUB General Info and Permits ...... 9574 6536 Registrar Lisa Atwill ...... 0429 015 667 Beau Algeri (Capt)...... 0423 388 299 President Jodie Stephenson...... 0417 092 830 Neal Pennison …...... ………….. 0417 949 916 Secretary Amy Tomerini...... 0438 561 914 Mark Smith ...... 0411 718 348 Joe Nistico ...... ……………………. 0439 869 227 GIDGEGANNUP BASKETBALL CLUB Registrations – Vicki Atkins ...... 0419 957 065 MORANGUP ST JOHN AMBULANCE President – Kellie McCrum ...... 0437 886 014 Administration: Amy Wittber...... 0418 741 971 Email:[email protected] PERTH HILLS PAINTBALL ASSOCIATION 3 Wallaby Way Morangup: Open Tuesdays 8.30am - 4.30pm. Paul Carroll President...... 9574 6601 SQUARE DANCING GIDGEGANNUP MEDICAL CENTRE Gordon & Esme Caine...... 9574 6054 2071 Toodyay Rd Gidgegannup Open 8.30am –6pm ...... 6147 6030 GIDGEGANNUP PLAY GROUP...... [email protected] AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Enrolment Officer Kate Kolk ...... 0423 387 779 President, Gordon Caine...... 9574 6054 Snr Vice President Phillip Corbin...... 9574 6071 GIDGEGANNUP SCOUT GROUP Secretary Julie Aizlewood...... 0409 746 991 Donna Feehan Scout Leader...... 9573 6707 A/H Secretary ...... Email [email protected] Stephen Inouye Cub Scout Leader...... 9578 3242 Gloria Metcalf Treasurer [email protected]...... 9574 6062 Gidgegram Advertising Gloria Metcalf...... 9574 6062 VETERINARY SURGEON BOOKINGS HALL/SHOWGROUNDS City of Swan...... 9267 9321 Dr John Tyrrell B.Sc. (Hons) B.V.M.S...... 9574 6262

BULLSBROOK POULTRY CLUB WILDFLOWER SOCIETY Peta Coombs [email protected]...... 0407 551 396 Vice-President - Fran Kininmonth...... 9478 3384

PROGRESS ASSOCIATION GIDGEGANNUP PONY CLUB Sally Block Chairperson...... 0418 928 549 President Jan Lawrie...... 0402 760 860 [email protected] Secretary Cathy Garz...... 0487 187 017 [email protected] EXPERIENCE GIDGEGANNUP Jennifer Kent...... 0412 953 512 GIDGEGANNUP EQUESTRIAN ASSN Penny Morgan Secretary...... 9574 7211 President, Tracey Dow...... …...……………...... 0412 778 343 Secretary, Sonia Laidley...... ……………...... ……0413 242 981 GIDGEGANNUP COMMUNITY WEBSITE:. www.gidgegannup.info Email:[email protected] GIDGEGANNUP DRESSAGE CLUB President Peter Jensen...... 0402 910 707 President - Marjorie Stanger...... 9295 1403 or 0407 089 056 Secretary - Vera Sulc ...... 0407 201 907 WARD COUNCILLORS Cr. Charlie Zannino...... 0412 788 817... [email protected] MORANGUP PROGRESS ASSOCIATION Cr Rod Henderson...... 0413 496 [email protected] President: Danielle Wrench Secretary & Hall Hire - Geni Brown...... 9572 9912 JUSTICES OF THE PEACE www.morangupmpa.com.au No. 2994 Maxwell O'Dea...... 9574 7140 3875 Ian Symington...... 9574 7295 MORANGUP VOLUNTEER BUSH FIRE BRIGADE 8891 Glenda Winney...... 0419 196 320 Captain- Jeff Venn ...... [email protected] 6502 Debbie Gilchrist...... 0417 184 192 Secretary- Sharon Gamble ...... [email protected] MVBFB meet every 3rd Saturday of the month at 5.30pm COMMUNITY CHURCH Len & Jean Baxter...... 9574 7028 AGLOW GIDGEGANNUP Toni Carson...... 9574 6014 1st Thursday of the month (except January), 10am at Recreation Hall, Percy Cullen Oval, Gidgegannup (off Toodyay Road). Contact...... Lyn James 9574 6450 or Pam Randall ...... 0407 081 450

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