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Carrie Edwards Manager
2020 March- Issue 16
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Officer Subscriptions Subscribe to the Gingin Buzz and have 11 issues mailed to your address for $55 .00 Editor’s Note Advertising rates Black and white Hello Readers, how are you all In other goings, on we say goodbye 1/8 page $ 12.00 going with the varied weather we to Gingin`s long term Librarian 1/4 page $ 20.00 are experiencing? Hot and dry, this week as Gloria retires. Gloria 1/2 page $ 40.00 then hot and humid, then rain and has been with us since we (and Full page $ 75.00 or stormy. Melbourne eat your the library) moved into the new Colour pages heart out. facility but we look forward to 1/4 page $ 35.00 getting to know the new Librarian For sale by private negotiation for 1/2 page $ 65.00 The first Railway Station market 'Gingin' $340,000 Full page $100.00 is coming up this Sunday 1st Yasmin and welcome her to our 2C Barlee Street, Gingin Inspection and negotiation by clan. Also did you know there is a appointment only March and we have Bob Melville 704m2 Book and prepay for 11 appearing for an “all things roses” Lego club in the boardroom CRC ads and get one free Wednesdays 3-4pm. All children "Retirees Gem" question and answer session, so it should be a great morning. with accompanying parents/ • Low maintenance, one of the very few in Gingin guardians are welcome to attend. Classifieds FREE Then in March we have a Facebook • Located opposite the bowling club and only 300 metres to town centre We look forward to seeing you in • 3 x 1 brick and iron unit 3 lines per advert Essentials for Small Business on • Semi ensuite off main bedroom the 5th and the annual Rock`n Arts the shop or at any of our events. • Open plan kitchen and dining area with Aircon & wood fire place in the Park on 21st. Kelly Gardner Email all adverts or Carrie Edwards • Separate lounge room www.landmarkwa.harcourts.com.au stories to (Kelea) will be launching her • Newly painted, carpets & blinds Manager For further information and [email protected] new single in support of our Fire • Carport plus concrete parking areas for boat or caravan inspection please contact Must be received by the Fighters at this event, so be sure • Fully fenced yard with fruit trees Adam Shields 27th March 2020 for the to come down to the park. • Rear paved patio 0429 104 760 April edition. • Solar power system with 6 panels Landmark Harcourts Gingin
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4 5 The Manitoba Farm Girl Manitoba Province, Canada is a very long The young couple had two children: Clinton 2020 way from Australia. In fact it’s 16,288km away. “Clint” 1972 and Craig 1974. They spent five That’s close to half way around the world. For glorious years together before sadly, James Gloria Hyne however, though the distance lost his life in an accident involving a tractor on seemed daunting initially, it wasn’t completely their family farm. Their time together was much VIRTUAL insurmountable in the end because in 1977 she too short. packed up her bags, her two boys and made It was not too much later that Gloria met a young ROTTNEST the journey half way around the world to be man by the name of Murray Hyne who was in with the man she’d fallen in love with. Canada in 1976 on a six month Agricultural For most of the residents of Gingin, Gloria is Exchange Program. Gloria was very much SWIM our pleasant Librarian. She has existed in this taken by the dashing Australian when they met role for the better part of 15 years, but now she and at the end of his six months in October has decided to call time on her position at the that year, she went to visit him in Australia for a Bec Foulkes-Taylor , Margaret and Gordon Gow completed the Rottnest Gingin Library. A certain milestone (not to be month to meet his friends and family and to see Virtual swim at the Gingin pool, with 8 weeks to do it. Bec did it in 3 mentioned!) is approaching this year and for where he lived. Gloria, there just never seems to be enough days, Margaret in 4 days and Gordon did it over 2 weeks. Murray and Gloria fell in love but both didn’t hours in the day. Giving up her Librarian role want to leave their families and friends to move This is the first year people from Gingin did it using the acrual system was no easy decision but for Gloria, ever an to another country half way around the world. active community member, it’s time she’s with other members at the pool keeping fit in the early morning sessions They decided to correspond for the next little decided. while and sent weekly letters to one another. and after work. Gloria grew up on her family’s cattle farm In the end, Gloria made the decision to leave Good on you all in Manitoba which is one of the three Prairie her farm and her family behind and move to Provinces that lies in Central Canada. Her Australia with her two children to be with Murray. parents, Jack and Yvonne Gibson, had four They were married in September of 1977 and children: Erwin, Gloria, Sylvia and Melvin. Vernon arrived in 1980. Gloria’s cousin Laura came to live with the With three young boys in the family, Gloria soon family when Gloria was ten bringing the number decided that she needed an outlet for them. At of children in the family to five. the time only the Girl Guides existed in Gingin, Farming cattle in Canada is a little different to so in 1982 Gloria started the Boy Scouts. A how we do things here in Australia. First of all, handful of years later the Gingin Boy Scouts for nine months of the year the Canadian cattle began allowing girls to join their group too and need to be fed hay every day. For the other became the Gingin Scouts. three months Canadian farms become a frantic Today, Gloria is still involved with the Scouts – a hive of activity as farmers set about growing total of 38 years thus far which is a tremendous hay to last them through the other nine months. effort. Last year the Scouts Association Temperatures can reach as low as -40°C in recognised Gloria’s contribution by awarding January-February with only 8 hours of sunlight her a Lifetime Membership. daily. They can also soar as high as 35°C in the summer where the days last for up to 16 hours. Gloria’s passion for community involvement doesn’t end with the Gingin Scouts as she has Gloria grew up driving tractors and regularly also been an invaluable member of the local drove for her Uncle every summer. When she fire brigade and she is still involved, albeit in a was 16, like many of her peers, she obtained much more limited capacity these days. the illustrious status of “girlfriend” when she began dating James who was 22 at the time. In 1991 Gloria helped to establish the Gingin Fire Brigade. She became the brigade’s It was “love at first sight” and two years later Secretary and Treasurer whilst Wayne Fewster when Gloria was 18 going on 19, the two were took on the President’s role. Their brigade married and went to live on James’ family cattle had no facilities at the time so Gloria initiated farm. a community fundraiser to build a shed on Robinson Road opposite the bowling club. continued on page 11 6 7 8 9 continued from page 7 They were able to raise $9,000 and built a The years moved forward and in 2012 shed half the size approximately of the shed construction got underway for the new building that currently resides at this site. where the Gingin CRC and the Library currently In 1996 the shed became a co-location facility reside. Back then the CRC operated out of the with the Fire & Rescue Service WA coming Gingin Police Station in what was formerly the in to share the Bush Fire Brigade’s shed. living quarters for resident police officers. In The Brigade’s name became the Gingin July 2013 the CRC staff were able to move South Bushfire Brigade. Gloria remained into the new building with Gloria, assisted by the Secretary and Treasurer and was Shire Depot staff, moving the library across in responsible for the brigade’s communications September before the building was officially predominantly in the event of an emergency. opened in October 2013. Gloria took part in She also handled many other tasks such the planning of the layout for the current library as the ordering and distribution of personal and was thrilled to have so much more space protective equipment. in the library’s new location. Currently emergency alerts are received as text Currently Gloria is most active with the Gingin messages from the DFES control centre once Bowling Club, which she joined approximately a triple zero call is received. The appropriate 6 years ago. She doesn’t play bowls herself brigade can then be dispatched and utilising (she leaves that to husband Murray) but she phone apps like ‘What’s App’ allows members has been their Treasurer for the duration. to coordinate who has collected the fire truck, She and Murray still operate Murray’s family who has already left for the incident site, etc. cattle farm whilst they live in town. Their two However, during the time that Gloria operated younger sons live and work in Gingin with as the brigade’s Secretary, things were a little Craig operating Country Values whilst Vernon different. She would have multiple phone operates Gingin Fabrication & Steel. Eldest calls, two-way channels blaring in her pantry son Clint works at the Kemerton Lithium Plant and brigade members knocking on her front which is a lithium mine operating near Bunbury door in order to find out the latest information in the South West. Between their three boys, and coordinate who was attending the fire, Gloria and Murray have nine grandchildren. who’d already left or who couldn’t be reached. Gloria is glad to be retiring but admits she will It was at times mayhem and on more than miss the Gingin Library. There are new things one occasion, brigade members would arrive on the horizon for the one-time Manitoba farm at their station only to discover the fire trucks girl and Gloria is looking forward to the next gone and no clue as to who had already chapter. departed and left for the incident location. Miranda Wallace, Shire of Gingin Thankfully as modern technology has improved, so too has communication during emergencies. Gloria moved into a support role in 2018 after serving 22 years as the Secretary and Treasurer for the Brigade. These days she handles odd jobs for the Gingin South Bush Fire Brigade and distributes personal protective equipment (PPE) for new members. In 2005 Gloria took up casual employment with the Shire of Gingin as their Records Officer. A handful of years later she took L-R Ms Katrina Crute WSFN Deputy Chair, over looking after the library which at the Hon Rita Saffioti MLA – WA Minister for Transport; time, was rather small and still existed in the Above: Christmas Crafts at the Library in December Planning, Hon Melissa Price MP – Minister for Defence Shire of Gingin Administration Centre. She 2018. Pictured to Gloria’s left is Shirley-Anne Maxwell Industry, Member for Durack, Deputy Prime Minister, (Customer Service Officer with the Shire of Gingin) and became permanent part time with the Shire on Gloria’s right playing Santa’s helper is Emma Johnson the Hon Michael McCormack MP - Minister for at this point and also operated as a Customer (Customer Service Officer currently on maternity leave Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Service Officer on the Shire’s front desk when from the Shire of Gingin). Mr Ricky Storer WSFN Chair. she wasn’t working in the Library.
10 11 12 13 14 15 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INVITED FREE SCREENING OF TWO MOVIES IN GINGIN IN MARCH Subject: The costs to our environment, “Frackman” The story of one Queensland human and animal health of Coal Seamgas farmers battle with “fracking” on his property. mining or “fracking”. Review: “If you care about our country, see This is currently being planning for the Gingin it!” area - Perhaps on YOUR property! Viewer Please register with CRC if interested. a screening of: “Gasland” A documentary on the destruction of the environment, the ill-effects on the health of people , particularly children.
16 17 18 19 GINGIN FOOTBALL CLUB time Gingin’s jumpers were black/navy with a white vee. Established in 1908. No official records of Army at Gingin have been recorded, though many thousand men In Jan 1881 Lot Nos 25 & 26 had been were stationed in Gingin over three years. designated as reserved for ecclesiastical Engineers camped on the reserves, the purposes but were never used as such 10th Light Horse on Sadler’s Paddock and and these blocks are now part of the town Machine-Gun Regiment along the Lennard recreation reserve and oval. Brook Road, as well as army surveyors who On the 10th of April 1908, a meeting was held camped on the Recreation ground. at the Rifle Club Hall, to form a Football Club. Cars were not plentiful and the late Mrs Sylvie There was a good attendance of enthusiastic Harris (Life Member) got ready for football men who must have been coached into action while her husband Ron Harris (Life Member) immediately. In July of the same year, a team would catch the horses, some times taking of footballers from Subiaco Club played longer than he liked - most of the morning. Gingin. This was played in Saddler’s paddock. Putting Kaye and the football gear in front of (Midland Advertiser) This was Gingin’s First him with Sylvie on the other horse with clothes Win. for Kaye and a plate (cake) for afternoon tea. Australian Rules seemed to flourish inGingin. Sometimes they had to go to what is now the The football ground was cleared and extended Brand Highway, where they left the horse in a by a big working bee in August 1921. (Diaries paddock and they got onto the back of a truck. of J.E. Wedge) The road was sandy and rocky. The ground, still stony and slopped excessively, Afternoon tea was served from a shed resisted all efforts made to improve it. A few belonging to the Midlands Railways. The ladies trees were cleared and a shelter shed erected. had a copper to boil the water and player and (Gingin Road Board Minute Book, 22 June supporters all enjoyed the refreshments. The 1932.) shed was big and the players got changed In the years before the war, Gingin played inside the shed. In 1951, a deputation of teams from Palmyra-East Fremantle, Canning sportsmen attended the Road Board meeting Bridge, as well as Bairds Department Store where a move was made to buy land near the and Perth Football Club. (Earl Murray recreation reserve to enlarge the oval. remembered the day he got the most kicks In 1952 another shed was built closer to the for Gingin - and he was the full back!) Best old netball courts looking from the club rooms players were Edward (Joe) Dewar, Keith and today, right of the cricket nets. This was a John Dewar, Bunny Gartrell, Fred and Bob modern building, timbers and tin roof and Wedge, and Greg Stephens. Perth’s Best sides. The ladies and the copper moved to the Players were a Bert Gook a State Player new building. In April 1957 work was done to 1925, 25, 28 , and 29, Harry Grigg, Harry once again level and enlarge the oval. Davey, Perth League Fairest and Best, 1934 On 16th June 1961, Permission was requested -Torchy Lucas, (he had red hair!) and was a pf the Lotteries Commission to hold a Raffle State Player in 1930. The team was coached and there were 1,000 tickets @ 1/- (10 cents by W.J. Truscott. a ticket) Umpires were hard to find. Postmaster Bert Prizes were: Bandy was a good umpire. George Shaw 1st prize was 1 Drum of Petrol 720 Won let play go too long. He told the supporters, by J Harper of Gingin it’s a better game to watch. Gingin played in 2nd prize was 1 Lamb 562 W Hilbier maroon and gold. Fauldings Perth Hockey was played on the recreation ground as early as 1937. 3rd prize A tin of Honey 537 K Cockram Gingin In 1949, the club played in a Grand Final 4th prize Pyrex Dish 134 A.W Collett against Bindoon. Result was Gingin 11goals Gingin 11pts 79pts to 10 goals 8pts 68pts. At this continued on page 22 20 21 continued from page 21 5th prize Groceries worth a pound 832 Originally the oval was watered with the shire R Jones Gingin trucks, as you would water a gravel road. The 6th prize 2 Towels 520 M E d w a r d shire boys (usually George Harris and Ken Gingin Cockram) would have the pump at the Three 7th prize 6 Cordials 790 M Scharangnal Bridges and volunteers would drive the Shire Midland Junction Trucks. Eventually a water line was run from the brook and a travelling irrigator was used to A profit of 45 pounds was made. water the oval. 1962. More improvements to the Sports Ground were made. A letter to Mr. J. Harper With the help of George Grant and dedicated requesting the use of plant to help was sent in supporters, fixed sprinklers on timers were March. By May a letter was sent to the Shire put in and are still there today. In about 1979- Council to reduce the slope on the oval by at 80 a small ride-on mower was purchased by least 8 feet and the surface to be topped and the Shire, but it still took four to five hours to levelled. A knockout carnival was cancelled mow the oval. Just ask Sebastian Sutton or due the work on the oval. In September Jarrod Seymour as their Grandfather George a letter of thanks was sent to Mr W. Evans Harris often got the boys to help. and Mr B Thompson from the Committee and In the late eighties a Fergie 35 and a mower Players for their donations to help purchase was purchased by the recreation group, new jumpers. making mowing a dream. And today the ovals 1963. Work was being completed on the oval, are mowed and watered by the Shire. but the club found themselves without Change Rooms and Tea Rooms due to a disagreement with Mr Sadler for the use of his land. A letter was sent to Mrs Head asking permission to use her house for Change Rooms and Tea Rooms. Permission was granted to train on the School Oval. By June the rain was so heavy that it stopped the oval from drying out and the Club decided not to play any games on the Oval. A formal application was sent to the South Midlands Football Association for the right to use the Muchea Football Ground as Gingin’s home ground for the season. A Proposal was made to the Shire Council regarding Change Rooms, brick with tiled roof and cement floor, not less than 40ft by 20ft with shower recesses in centre of the Building. This same building is still standing today. 1964 Letters to the Shire to raise money to build a Tea Room was sent. 1965 In May, Mr Ben Thompson (Western Livestock) paid for a score board and Mr Wedge donated a hot water system. From the South Midlands the club joined the Hills Association in 1969, Then to Mortlock in 1973. Mowing the oval in the late sixties was done with private mowers. Max Fewster would park his truck on the oval and everyone with a mower would cut and load the clippings on the truck and the grass was fed to Max’s cows. continued from page 21
22 23 assured him that all the earlier ‘bugs’ had been any need for the large area in the basement to The kindly-looking woman in her middle age of Requiem for a Misogynist ironed out. “It would work like this”, said the be used, and the former President was kept in around 150 years looked down at this human doctor, “Your whole body would be frozen in a By Alan Gent what amounted to a modified hotel room. anachronism and answered him: sarcophagus until a definite cure or procedure Over 500 years passed before a cure was found “You have been ‘asleep’ as you call it, for 532 was perfected for curing your brain tumour. It and even then, there didn’t seem to be any It had been an astounding victory. Few would years. Men no longer control the governing of would have to be done while you’re still alive, of urgency in ‘waking him up’, since nobody really have believed he could do it, but now here he nations. Weapons do not exist. Armies no longer course”. “It would be very expensive”, he added. wanted to take the responsibility. was. The top of the tree. Number One. The exist. Leaders of countries – all women – report He had become ‘unimportant’. President of the most powerful nation on Earth! There was really no alternative, and even the to a central World Council. You can never be in There had been a couple of hiccups on the way President realised that. He was sure he’d be re- Finally though, with no fanfare at all, the ‘great any position of power, because you are a man, – the tape of the conversation he’d had about elected for a second and third term – enough for man’ was woken from his protracted slumber. and men are, by nature, aggressive and their women and what he’d like to do with them, the him to ‘change the rules’ so he could be in power The procedure to remove the malignant tumour decisions are often governed by ego, which was connection to overseas foreign powers, but he’d – without the encumbrances of the Congress – was a simple process by then, but it was decided many years ago deemed detrimental to World managed to get away with it. The women still indefinitely. Preparations were secretly made that he should be allowed to ‘acclimatise’ before Peace, which we now have.” loved him, they were so stupid. He just couldn’t and a suitable long-term resting place beneath the surgery. She paused and smiled at his astounded stand them. He’d made sure to keep his wives his huge hotel in Las Vegas was chosen. The The president woke to find just one or two expression. well in the background, getting rid of them if technicians felt that the power supply would be technicians beside his recovery bed. They were “Now, do you still want to have that surgery?” they got too authoritative in each case. In fact, far more stable there and the automatic back- dressed in white close-fitting garments and were he’d found it was easy to get rid of anybody who up generator would rarely be used. When asked obviously female. disagreed with him. After all, he was President – how long he wanted to be ‘frozen’ the President When he was able to talk and fully cognisant of he could do virtually anything. Now he was facing replied: “As long as it takes, of course.” his surroundings, he started asking questions: a crisis he couldn’t win, despite all the money he’d His words were quite prophetic, and nobody “When can I get the surgery performed?” scavenged from his corrupt businesses. It was at the time had any idea of the strange turn of “How long have I been asleep?” his health. None of his team of doctors had been events that would occur over the years he rested “Who is the current President?” able to ‘fix it’ and he’d got rid of them in droves. in the basement of the hotel. “When can I resume office?” The brain tumour was terminal, and an operation The public were told that the President would “Why are there so many women around me?” would give him only a 10% chance of survival. It ‘step down from office’ to seek a cure for his just wasn’t fair! He had so much he wanted to do ‘unspecified health condition’. While many – so many countries he wanted under his yoke. people breathed a sigh of relief, there was a He could never understand why he had to put up strong body of support for a man who seemed with this destructive democracy – why couldn’t he to be so ‘down to earth’ and only spoke in words get things entirely his own way? If only he had of two syllables at most. Despite the fact that more time… He felt as if he were in some sort of nearly all of his ‘negotiations’ with foreign powers seemingly secure enclosure with hungry wolves had done nothing except further alienate the baying at the gates in increasing numbers, intent American people, these supporters mourned the on his demise. passing from office of ‘the greatest President’. In The realisation of his own mortality hit home typical egotistical fashion, the President made a quite quickly when he couldn’t give a sensible ‘celebration’ of his illness and there was a huge response to a young reporter’s question at a fanfare when he allowed the Vice President to News Conference. He opened his mouth to take over. He assured the public he wouldn’t be speak, but nothing came out! It took him a full 15 absent for long – a cure would soon be found. seconds before he was able to find something “We’ve got good people working on this”, he said, appropriately personal to fire back and to ignore and tweeted that he had no doubt that the Vice the question – his usual response on most President would come down just as hard on the subjects. He just couldn’t see the point in finding ‘bad people’ in other countries. out a lot of useless facts. He had people around The years rolled on, and after some time he was him to do that. barely remembered, except in history books in which his memory did not fare very well. His doctors told him he had only weeks before Eventually, after no cure had been found, he was he would no longer be coherent. Suddenly a virtually forgotten about. Technology improved, possibility emerged! One of his youngest doctors and the huge sarcophagus was replaced with a mentioned ‘cryogenics’, saying that was the reversible embalming process that simply required preferred method of anybody with the money an air-tight plastic cover. Life-support monitoring, and power to effectively prolong their life. The essential nutrients and other requirements were technology was still in its infancy, but the doctor all handled automatically. No longer was there
24 25 Book Review
Italian Shoes By Henning Mankell
MEDIA RELEASE The WSWA endorsed the project because it This is a novel to cool you down in the depths and wanted to visit a forest pool he promised to 6 February 2020 considered that the project demonstrated best of summer. Italian shoes, written by the master take her to when they were young. practice and complimented the Shire on the crime writer of Inspector Wallander, is set in the The journey they set out on uncovers many UPGRADE FOR ORANGE SPRINGS ROAD, extensive work it had done to minimise the snow and ice of Sweden. it is a very human things from their past and also other people GINGIN TO COMMENCE clearing footprint and environmental impact. story of redemption and loss: of how a middle- who are of importance to him. He gradually The Shire of Gingin will commence the upgrade As a consequence of the detailed design and aged man who has lost his way attempts to find his way back. begins to realise that it is useless to try to hide of the Orange Springs Road between Cowalla extensive modification of normal road construction from the world. Road and Brand Highway this week following practice, the Shire has been able to fit most of the Frederick Welan, an unmarried former surgeon But the question is receipt of final environmental approval. road widening into the existing road footprint and has spent the past 12 years on a small island whether or not he Orange Springs Road is part of the Agricultural cleared maintenance zone. This has resulted in he has inherited from his Grandfather. He is can redeem all that Lime Network from Lancelin to the Wheatbelt. The reducing clearing to no more than 1m on either desperately trying to lose himself after making he has lost. This is a upgrade is part of the Wheatbelt Lime Strategy side in most cases. In many instances the Shire a terrible mistake as a surgeon. He leads a fascinating account and Revitalising Agricultural Region Freight has been able to avoid clearing on one side lonesome life with very few friends apart from a of how hope can be Strategy and is required to accommodate the entirely without compromising safety, seal width dog and a very old cat. One day, Harriet the only revealed even in the current and increasing movement of B-doubles and drainage requirements. woman he had ever loved, arrived from across face of tragedy. and pocket road trains transporting lime and The outcome of this process of submissions, on- the ice on a walker. Years before completing Published in other agricultural commodities. site discussion and design is a highly satisfactory his medical studies he had abandoned her, paperback in 2010, by Vintage. ISBN: result. Both parties were able to achieve their because he was afraid of commitment. She The work consists of widening the bitumen 9780307472243. $15.95 also available aims with approval granted for the Shire of Gingin claimed she had not come to admonish him seal and strengthening the base of the road to electronically. accommodate 400-500 heavy road trains and to commence construction. For their part, the but to ask him to fulfil a promise he had made other trucks per day in February-March annually. WSWA was able to see through the employment many years before. She was dying of cancer of best practice road methodology so that the As part of its preparation to undertake these environmental impact was minimised. roadworks, the Shire of Gingin submitted an application for a Clearing Permit to the Department Additionally, the Shire of Gingin agreed to allow of Water and Environmental Regulation to seek qualified and experienced members of the WSWA approval to clear approximately 2ha of native to undertake a plant rescue and salvage operation vegetation along the road. The permit was in advance of clearing, under the supervision of primarily for where the road adjoins the Moore the Shire to ensure road works safety standards River National Park. are maintained. The Wildflower Society of Western Australia Due to effective consultation processes between (WSWA) were initially concerned about the all parties involved, future projects of this nature impact of the road works on two species of Priority can be streamlined through effective stakeholder Flora and patches of the Banksia Woodland of engagement, thus avoiding lengthy delays in the the Swan Coastal Plain Threatened Ecological process. Community (TEC). It therefore lodged an appeal The upgrade to Orange Springs Road is only one against the Clearing Permit. element of the Shire of Gingin’s work to upgrade An on-site meeting was held between the the Agricultural Lime Network. The Shire has WSWA, the Shire of Gingin, Ecoedge (the Shire already upgraded Sappers Road and will need of Gingin’s flora survey consultant) and the Office to undertake pruning of native vegetation along of the Appeals Convenor. During this meeting, the the northern part of Cowalla Road in the future. route and the proposed clearing footprint were Going forwards, the Shire of Gingin will continue inspected and the WSWA consequently withdrew to work hand in hand with all stakeholders to its appeal against the grant of a Clearing Permit ensure efficient construction whilst conserving to the Shire, allowing the project to proceed. the natural environment.
26 27 SCHEDULE OF ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR 2020
17 March 2020 21 April 2020 19 May 2020 16 June 2020 21 July 2020 Every Wednesday 9.30am at the 18 August 2020 15 September 2020 20 October 2020 17 November 2020 15 December 2020
GINGIN RED CROSS UNIT meets 3rd Thursday of the month at the RED CROSS MEETING ROOM (old Red Cross shop, behind the Police Station)
Karyn Collins, President, Gingin Unit THIS MONTH MAKING “CARE PACKAGES FOR THE HOMELESS”
next meeting 19th March 9.00 AM for details please contact Karyn 0437 780 406 Margaret 9575 2231 NEW MEMBERS MOST WELCOME
28 29 Business Directory Church Corner
Messy Church
It was a really warm afternoon at our last Messy Church, but the children and adults came along as usual and enjoyed lots of fun activities about expires Dec 19 “Creation”. Representing the start of our theme we $400 had primordial slime, cut-outs of Adam & Eve and families, decoration of a Globe, fun with creating buildings from boxes, a creation scene, insects of Pipe cleaners, a delicious fruit concoction to drink & kebabs to eat. It was a busy time! Our worshop time was special, re-enacting the story and discussing how we can make our world a better place. Easter is our next event, to be held on Wednesday 1 April from 3.30 to 5.45 pm at the Uniting Church. Everyone is most welcome and afternoon tea and evening meal are supplied Shop: 9575 2220 without charge. Contacts – Marian (9575 1357) or Alan: 0407 993 620 Sharon (9655 7057).
Catholic Church Saturday Vigil: St Catherine’s Gingin 5pm (4.30pm Rosary)
Saturday Vigil: Maryville Hall (34 Santa Gertrudis Dr, Lower Chittering) 6.45pm
Sunday Vigil: St Anne’s Bindoon 7.30pm Virgin of Revelation Shrine, Bullsbrook 9.30am (9.00am Rosary)
Uniting Church Weld Street, Gingin 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month at 10 am
Anglican Church St Lukes, Gingin 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 9.30 am
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32 33 Trans WA Bookings
Reservations are and present their essential on all entitlement card services and can be when collecting their made up to three ticket or boarding months in advance. the service. Full Bookings can be time students (Aust. made from anywhere Residents) aged in Australia on 1300 16 years and older 662 205 (Local call may be entitled to cost) from 6.30am a reduction in fares to 6.00pm Monday on presentation of to Friday 6.30am to their Transperth 5.30pm Saturday and Smartrider Student 7.30am to 5.30pm on Card available from Sunday (WST) or at schools, colleges and Trans WA booking universities. centres or accredited Concession cards need agents. Bookings can to be carried at all be made online at times and presented www.transwa.wa.gov. on request. au. Concession fares are available to WA Concession fares seniors, pensioners cannot be booked and health care online. Bookings from card holders upon Gingin MUST be made presentation of their at least 24 HOURS in entitlement card and advance. proof of identity at the time of purchase. Please call at Gingin If booking by phone, Community Resource Centre Inc. for further passengers need information or phone to quote the card 9575 1253. number when booking
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SIGNING CENTRE
A Justice of the Peace (JP) is available to the public for witnessing documents such as Affidavits, Statutory Declarations & Wills. This is a free service to the community and there is no appointment necessary. When: Wednesdays Time: 9 am - 4 00 pm Venue: 1a Lily King Place, Gingin Ph: 9575 1253
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Gingin Bindoon 4 Brockman St 27B Binda Place WA 6503 WA 6502 9575 2566 9576 0626 Lancelin 1/127 Gingin Road WA 6044 9655 1305
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