Serving Orroroo & Carrieton Region
April 2019 Free Newsletter No. 281
PROJECTS WORTH $1 MILLION TO The Carrieton Community Store project will see the repair and upgrade of the shop interior, roof and ORROROO CARRIETON verandah making it safe for continual use as a community business providing essential services.
An emergency water storage project will install a number of large water tanks, with bore connections, across the district to meet emergency services and
business needs in response to drought.
A sustainable community spaces project will provide solar energy solutions for community facilities and reduce energy costs for local clubs and associations. In a complimentary project, the Orroroo Oval watering system will be repaired and the new water efficient infrastructure installed in the complex amenities.
Council also aims to stimulate tourism business and Member for Grey, Rowan Ramsey and CEO, Dylan generate jobs in the region through an infrastructure project, which will deliver new tourism signage, and Strong outside the Orroroo Football Clubrooms - One upgrades to the Orroroo Memorial Town Hall and visitor of the many community organisations to benefit from information centre. the drought projects Mr Dylan Strong, CEO, has welcomed the funding and believes the benefits of the projects will be felt for many The District Council of Orroroo Carrieton will receive the years to come. full $1 million under the Australian Government’s Drought Communities Programme with more projects “The outcomes of these projects are far reaching and announced. they remind us how vibrancy in our local economy is so important to our community’s wellbeing,” he said. Council's first submission saw success of a project to fund the upgrade of unsealed roads, particularly focussing on higher use, tourist routes and installation of new infrastructure such as tourism signage and a picnic shelter at Carrieton. More recent announcements will see support for the development of outstanding community projects in the region that will create employment, stimulate the economy and further build the resilience of the communities.
Council would like to thank residents in Orroroo who rake up pods, leaves and sticks on footpaths and road verges for Council to collect. It is great that residents take pride in their community and would like to continue to assist.
Council can confirm that they will continue to pick up the pods, leaves and sticks on the first Tuesday of the month if residents rake them into heaps in front their homes. Keep up the good work!
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Change of April 2019 Ordinary Council Meeting Date
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 81 of the Local Government Act 1999, that the ordinary Council Meeting of the District Council of Orroroo Carrieton scheduled for Wednesday 24th April 2019 has been changed to Wednesday 17th April 2019 commencing at 9.00am. For further information please contact the Council Office on 8658 1260. Dylan Strong Chief Executive Officer
Condition of unsealed roads As the extreme dry conditions continue, Council would like to acknowledge that the unsealed roads in our district are becoming very worn and dusty. The roads cannot be graded without adequate moisture as this only makes their condition worse. Council is trying to grade main unsealed roads with water carts. The difficulty is that the roads dry out very quickly while the water cart refills and is not an economic, viable option. In the interests of safety, and to raise awareness, Council may install temporary signage on sections of roads which are in particularly poor condition. Council asks residents to be aware of the predicament, slow down on the roads and drive to the conditions.
Save our Trees
Thank you to all those who those have responded to our Community Survey regarding the gum tree on the corner of Fourth and Second Street, Orroroo. Many members of the community have taken the opportunity to have their say. So Council can continue to involve and empower our community we would like to grow and update our rate payer email database. This will enable us to facilitate future surveys quickly and efficiently and hopefully encourage more ratepayers to contribute to the decision making process. We are also investigating different options regarding online delivery of rates notices. These improvements will have both efficiency and environmental benefits and we encourage you to update your details with us by emailing [email protected]
Thursday 25th April 2019
Service will commence at 6.30am at the War Memorial, Second Street,
Orroroo.
Followed by Breakfast at the RSL Building.
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Drought Initiatives Facilitor Update Council have been successful with funding all projects under the Drought Communities Programme – Extension, unfortunately all works are still required to be completed within the tight timeframe of 30th June, 2019. However, all projects are progressing; Water Efficiency & Reuse project – investigation under way for efficient & effective upgrades to compliment stormwater harvesting and water wise refurbishment of the amenities at the Orroroo Oval. Carrieton Community Store Project - priority building works replacing and repairing the roof and ceiling of the Carrieton Community Store. Sustainable Community Spaces Project – Solar Installation for energy efficiency and reduce community club costs at; Orroroo & Districts Community Church, Fourth Street Carrieton Recreation Centre Morchard Sporting & Recreation Centre Pekina Recreation Centre Historical Society, Orroroo Swimming Pool, Orroroo Football Clubrooms & Canteen, Orroroo Orroroo Hall & Community Gym Golf Club, Orroroo Tourism Infrastructure & Employment – air conditioning, painting, refurbishment to accommodate upgraded visitor information and disability access to the town hall. This project has also allowed us to review the communities’ aspirations, strengths, branding and themes for tourism including current signage and promotion. Water Storage – to ensure emergency water supply for remote areas and back-up supply of water for maintenance of unsealed roads particularly in dry periods. Tourism Roads, Signage & Shelter over existing tables – this project is utilising the machinery and skill of local farmers and contractors to repair a number of popular tourist unsealed roads. Also, the opportunity to upgrade the Magnetic Hill and event signage, local trail maps along with a shelter over existing picnic tables in Carrieton. Additional Dot Points from Drought InitiativesFacilitator; Briefly attended the Upper North Farming System (UNFS) forum 21st March highly recommend; Joining the UNFS group, Fb page https://www.facebook.com/UpperNorthFarmingSystems/ https://www.ifarmwell.com.au/ a very educative and supportive South Australian initiative, relevant to all individuals who are involved in agriculture business. Met some great representatives from; The Salvation Army (please apply for the drought assistance if you are effected in any way) www.salvos.org.au/drought
Centrelink (Robert Holtham from Port Augusta & Carmel McNamara from Port Pirie) there is current Financial and Support Services for farmers and their partners www.humanservices.gov.au/ farmhouseholdallowance or ph: 13 23 16 do not self assess, jump on line to check if you are eligible and please keep in mind although these benefits are direct to you, it also greatly assists the other local businesses with ‘rotation’ of spending, even if that is on groceries. I am available if you would like a direct contact number to either Robert or Carmel.
Another impressive resource is; www.farmhub.org.au/region/sa
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Have spoken with several representatives from Rural Business Support, there are local representatives, register for individual mentoring or an interest in group farm and technical support. Check out their website www.pir.sa.gov.au/drought
Livestock Fodder Register – call John Sharp (Livestock SA) 8297 2299 or email [email protected] Please register for ‘grab a bale’ if you are buying unusually excessive amounts of feed – remember the extra $ you are putting toward feed are not ‘rotating’ around the other local businesses https:// www.buyabale.com.au/south-australia/ Very soon we will also have a ‘donation barrel’ in the Visitor Information Centre for this very cause. If you are worried about your own wellbeing or someone else’s do not ignore it (there are always better times to be had), at the moment there are a load of resources to assist us to build strength and resilience, you are more than likely feeling like anyone would in the given situation (it is the situation that is abnormal) learning techniques will assist managing the abnormal !!! 24/7 Lifeline.org.au or call direct 13 11 14 www.ifarmwell.com.au Invaluable and free training (helping others) www.countrysaphn.com.au Another great resource (particularly for youth)– however a great story for all of us… https:// au.reachout.com/articles/emmas-story-of-the-drought-and-community-spirit
In closing, for the month of March, our motto at the District Council of Orroroo Carrieton is Strength from Resilience. This motto resonates with the interactions and history of the region I have experienced already. I really encourage any community members to ask themselves what their unique strengths (talents/passion) are. Are you using them to collaborate resilience in your community? (I liken it to a Footy Player – if he/she is the Key Goal kicker – what is the point of the coach putting that individual in the backlines. The coach would be getting them to focus/practice ‘full forward techniques’ - goal kicking (at least 70-80%) because that is where their strength is and potential results :) Are you practicing your goal-kicking or have you ‘moved’ yourself to the backlines? Please feel free to contact the Council or myself, we may have the links/support to advocate/ facilitate (coach) for provisions of educative, development, strategic planning that can assist Community Resilience. Cheers, Jodie Boully Drought Initiatives Programme Facilitator
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) Special Congratulations to Rita Shephard, who along with her husband Rob were teachers at OAS from 1977 - 1982. Rita has been acknowledged with an OAM for her contributions to service to the community through charitable organisations. Founder/President, Dare 2 Dream Foundation since 2011 Life Member, Geography Teachers Association 2016 Board Member, Australian Geography Teachers Association 2005-2008 and 2011-2012 Member, St Vincent de Paul Society Prospect
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On-farm Infrastructure Water Grants
The On-Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate scheme is available for drought affected farmers in South Australia who invest in new on-farm water infrastructure.
These on-farm investments will help farmers install new water infrastructure to improve drought resilience and protect livestock.
As part of the On-Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate scheme, eligible farmers can access a one-off 25 per cent rebate up to $25,000, which can be applied to:
new purchases and installation of: pipes water storages water pumps de-silting dams drilling of new stock water bores and associated infrastructure including: desalinisation plants power supply such as generators
The rebate scheme covers work undertaken from 1 July 2018.
The aim of this rebate is to help primary producers improve productivity, mitigate degradation of natural watering points, address animal welfare needs and become more resilient for future droughts.
The On-Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme is funded by the Federal Government and delivered by the State Government.
Eligible farmers will be able to apply through the State Government’s Department for Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) for the rebate.
Farm businesses outside of the eligible local government areas can make an application if they can demonstrate a critical water need for livestock resulting from current seasonal conditions. These applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
The rebate scheme will close on 31st, March 2021 or when the funding allocation is exhausted, whichever occurs first.
For more information and to discuss your application contact: Email: [email protected] Phone: 1800 255 556 http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/onfarm-water-rebate
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAGGIE’S RENDEZVOUS
Last month Maggie’s celebrated 20 years of business in Orroroo. Their friendly service, fantastic coffee, light meals, home made cakes and ice-creams have become a popular draw card to our town.
In February 1999 Lynette and Rob Bollinger opened Maggie’s Rendezvous, handing over to Joylene and Jeff Tapscott in 2006 and then to Di Scott in 2011. Current owner Di Scott said Maggie’s has built it’s reputation through the devotion and efforts of all staff members, past and present. Top quality fresh produce from local suppliers has ensured that Maggie’s always maintains a high standard of menu choices. Many famous faces and local identities have been treated to Orroroo’s unique dining experience. The multiple award winning Café/Giftware shop has been a stepping stone in the careers of many learners from Orroroo Area School.
The menu has been developed over time to adapt to changing dietary trends. With some old favorites here to stay. Maggie’s would like to thank all customers for their support over the last 20 years and look forward to serving you all for many more to come. Please vote for Maggie’s Rendezvous for Country Wide Café of the Year. See link on Facebook or information in store.
Competition opens 8th April
Above - Joylene and Di 2011 Above- Jeff, Joylene, Rob and Lynette 2006
Feb 1999 Gazette advert.
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ORROROO FOOTBALL CLUB 2019
Welcome to the 2019 Season of Football and Netball. We look forward to another year of fun and festivities with the vision of Grand Final Day and unfinished business from 2018. There are many jobs which make a Saturday of football happen. Time Keepers, Scorers, Team Managers, Goal Umpires, Gate Keepers, Bar Staff, Cleaners, Court and Field Umpires, Canteen volunteers, Trainers, Water carriers, Sandwich makers, Social Club Members, Grant writing, Sponsorship, BBQ cooking. If you’re interested in helping out in any way please contact Justin or Matt and they will point you in the right direction. We value your support. SEASON STARTS ON APRIL 13th 2019 ORROROO vs CRYSTAL BROOK at Orroroo JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT MINI CARNIVAL - SUNDAY 12th MAY 2019 Training Sessions: A & B Grade: Thursday 6.30pm Seniors & Juniors: Thursday 4pm Mini & Subies: Thursday 3:30pm Coaches: A Grade- Luke Ellery B Grade – Jimmy Nicholls & Justin Duffy Seniors – Andrew Catford & Tom Reid An ‘oldie but a goodie” - Roly Kuerschner being carried off Roo-Park by his sons Matt & Scott after Juniors – Matt Dignan playing his 500th game Trainers: Ian Ellery, Jeff Tapscott, Shane Rowe, Karlee Dohnt, Jodie Bowman, Jackson Nutt, Paula Thomas 2019 Football Playing Subs: NON PLAYING MEMBERSHIP A & B Grade $70 Double: $20 Single $10 Senior Colts $20 Junior Colts $20 Minis & Subies $10 President: J Duffy 0419 415 859 Secretary: M Dignan 0429 817 313 Treasurer: J Tapscott Sponsorship: Adele Bennett Not quite as old, but still as special! Sladey passing on Colts Rep: Andrew Catford some tips to the up and coming juniors Canteen Manageress: Michelle Kuerschner and June Pycroft As always the Lions Club will be on Board to supply Hot Chips and Donuts. Jump on board and be involved in OFC and your child’s future.
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Southern Flinders Tennis Association 2019 Premiers - ORROROO !
Jed Dignan. Roley Kuerschner, Jackson Nutt, Taylor Shute, Cooper Dignan, Lisa Reddaway, John Nicholas, Dot Schultz, Ella Nicholas, Mark Woods, Fiona Dignan, Donna Schult, Gab Ackland, Matthew Dignan, Poss Foulis, Kimberley Battersby, Ahmad Ramadan
Right - Liam Clark - Most Consistent Under 18 Association Tro- phy Winners
Most Consistent Under 18 male - Liam Clark, Pekina Most Consistent Under 18 female - Abbi Duncan- Tiver, Peterborough Above Winners are Grinners - Most Consistent Male - Jay Malchow, Pt Germein Jackson Nutt Most Consistent Female - Julia Wardrop, Wirrabara
Northern Areas Women’s Football The Grand Final took place on Friday, March 29 and Orroroo's Joeys took home the premiership beating the Tigers 3.8 to 1.4 - Go Girls.
Back row - left to right -
Reilly Nutt, Mel Slimming, Bek Rasheed, Belinda Reddaway, Natasha Mannion, Kellie White, Amelia Duffy, Eliza Rowe - Coach Denis Redden
Front - Shane Rowe, Catherine Foran, Ashley Nutt, Molly Duffy, Jess Schmidt, Lisa Reddaway, Chloe Reddaway.
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Carrieton News
Another dry month for March with 2mls of rain in the town and higher amounts recorded in the north and east of the district.
The Annual Flinders Ranges Campdraft is on this weekend starting Friday evening 5th April with a welcome at the Carrieton clubhouse (food available, bar open, everyone welcome). The events start Saturday at 7.30am with the main event for the day being the Carrieton Open sponsored by Almerta Station and G & C Tyres . Saturday night is the reputable “Snows Roast” A 2 course meal for $20 and entertainment by Blue Rockers (remember there will be an extra hour to spend and enjoy the end of day light saving!). Sunday the Open Draft Rex Luckcraft Memorial is sponsored by Bendleby Station. This event shows the best horse and rider combinations and is really great to watch.
Carrieton quilters met to complete 30cm squares for a charity with a community luncheon on Tuesday 26th April.
The pre-loved clothing /op shop has been moved from the Carrieton Caravan Park to the two front rooms of the Memorial Hall. Goods will be on- sale at the Trash and Treasure on Sunday June 10th and more goods are gratefully accepted.
“Travelling Australia with Kids' 'is their face book title . We say safe travels to Damian, Sandra, Hannah, Kale. Josephine and Eton as they continue their journey northwards. A big thankyou to them all for their valuable contribution to the Carrieton Caravan Park and we welcome Melinda and Kevin St Clair who will replace them in early April.
Bendleby Ranges is hosting the 4WD Variety Bash as it tours around the north on it’s charity drive. Carrieton Progress will be catering for their stay at Bendleby on 10th and 11th April.
Carrieton Progress Association meeting on Tuesday 2nd April 7.30 pm in the clubrooms Everyone welcome.
Cheerio to Daniel, Haidee, Harry, Sophie, Tilly and Ned as they move north for a couple of years to pursue their business in the Alice Springs area. We wish them well.
The Fisher reunion brings family members from interstate and New Zealand to Carrieton over Easter. Their itinerary includes old family sites; a visit to Anesbury ruins at Oladdie and Chinaman’s Creek.
Almerta Station and Carrieton Caravan Park will be sponsoring a travel package and attending the Red Faces charity night for Mental awareness at the Arkaba Hotel on May 4th. The theme is red and tickets available http://tix.yt/redfaces2019
Steve and Jessica Watson are still looking for tradesmen to work at the Carrieton Hotel. Steve will be in Carrieton for the coming month. Contact 0407394072 or [email protected]
Roo Poo - plenty available at Carrieton Caravan Park for keen gardeners wanting some exceptional fertiliser.
Fish and Chips is on the menu for the next community tea at the clubrooms on Friday 26th April 6.00pm. BYO drinks. Everyone welcome.
The Catholic Church will hold its Easter service on Good Friday 6.00pm and Sunday 21st April at 8.00am. Weekend services return to usual time of Saturday 6.00 pm once daylight saving ends.
Wishing everyone a Happy and safe Easter
Author Janet Williams
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Looking Back …… Arthur Brice behind the microphone, and Lew Toop at the laying of the foundation stone for the new CWA Rest Room building at Orroroo in 1937. The girl in the foreground is Cheri Forbes. Photo from Don Brice.
Most shearing sheds are lightweight galvanised iron constructions, but Minburra was one of the larger stations on the Walloway Plain - originally over 175,000 acres. Their impressive double arched stone woolshed must have been like a tourist attraction for Orroroo farmer and grazier Arthur Brice who lived on Saron Farm. One of the State’s iconic arched stone woolsheds, 'Cordillo Downs’ in the north east pastoral country is currently undergoing restoration. Photos from Don Brice.
Right - Shearing at Minburra Station c1830s.
Holowiliena Station Pastoral History Tour - Saturday 27th April Join us for a tour of Holowiliena Station, a pastoral property in the Flinders Ranges, north east of Cradock. Held always by the Warwick family, Frances Frahn from the family’s 5th generation willingly shares their interesting and unique history in a guided tour of the station where their history has been carefully preserved and restored.
The self drive tour leaves Carrieton Caravan Park at 8.30am
The Holowiliena Tour of 2 hours starts at 10.00am on site with morning tea. Cost of tour $25 per person (cash only). (Lunch can be provided if requested) Bookings close Wed 24th April - contact Janet Williams 0487285979 or [email protected]. Overnight accommodation available Carrieton Caravan Park ph 86589090
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Looking back at the Orroroo Water Scheme…..
Following the connection of ‘Murray Water’ by SA Water to Orroroo recently via an underground pipeline from the Peterborough area, it is interesting to look back to 1897 when investigations were held to possibly connect Petersburg with the proposed Pekina Creek scheme near Orroroo. A reliable water supply was important to the development of Orroroo and had been discussed for several years after settlement from 1875 on. The Orroroo Water Schemes were to have commenced in 1897, particularly the small, or household Scheme, but this was put on hold due to the supposed inadequate supply of pipes. Two separate schemes were proposed – a town water supply (Small Scheme) and an Irrigation Scheme Opening of the new Pekina Creek Water (Large Scheme). (Orroroo Enterprise 21 January 1898) Scheme - approx. 1910
In February 1898, 20 years after the town was established, work commenced on a scheme to supply the township of Orroroo with water from Spring Creek, about a mile and a half southwest of the town) (O.E. 25 February 1898). The work was supervised by the Superintendent of the Water Works at Port Augusta and was described as a “Small Scheme” and appears to have been built with limited finances.
It was hoped however to be “an everlasting boom for the residents.”(OE 4 March 1898) The connecting main was five inch and part was laid below the high water level of the proposed irrigation dam, through the bank and thence to the township. Some Orroroo residents were concerned that four-inch mains were used in some parts of the town reticulation scheme and two-inch pipes in others (OE 11 March 1898).
In 1897 investigations were held to possibly connect Petersburg with the proposed Pekina Creek scheme, but in February 1898 the Mayor of Petersburg, Mr E Palmer, told a meeting of Petersburg ratepayers concerned with a water supply to that town that it “would be impracticable owing to the altitude of the town” (Petersburg Times 21 February 1898.
In April 1898 the Hon P McGlynn and FW Holder visited Orroroo and met with a deputation regarding the site of the proposed weir of the Pekina Irrigation Scheme. It was agreed later that if the small scheme were carried out, the large one would follow (OE 13 May 1898). When the Pekina Irrigation Scheme was completed on 18 March 1910, the supply of town water was known as the Orroroo Water District and the works were leased to the District Council and described: “The supply is obtained from local springs which have been protected so that water from the irrigation scheme shall not be mixed with it.” (Public Works Report, 1910-1911)
It is believed that the District Council of Orroroo took over the control of the scheme in 1899. The town supply was described as being “sufficient for domestic requirements” in 1908 (Public Works Report, 1907-1908). The irrigation dam was completed in 1910 and by 1914 the reservoir level had been raised by eight feet and the town supply well suffered from backwater troubles.
By 1915 demand had increased and Council was communicating with the Commissioner of Public Works regarding bettering of the supply for the water scheme of the Township of Orroroo. There was only a fall of 25 feet from the well in Spring Creek that supplied the town to the highest portion of the township. At the time only a small surplus of water from the springs in Spring Creek were going into the Pekina Creek Reservoir. It was proposed to build a small reservoir 50 feet below the well but it was doubtful that there was sufficient surplus spring water to warrant this (OE 26 February 1915). Construction of the Reservoir Wall approx. 1909
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Looking back on the Orroroo Water Schemes cont…………..
Consideration was given to placing a suitable type wall to prevent the contamination and siltation of the town supply well. Finally a concrete weir was built across Spring Creek above the well in 1919 (Orroroo & Districts Hospital Souvenir 1919). This was intended to collect water from an upper spring and provide a 100,000-gallon storage.
By 1925 a new six-inch cast iron main was laid to the township along the high water level limit of the reservoir, but was still laid through the main bank of the reservoir. From the bank to the town afive-inch section was laid alongside the existing main.
Spring Creek on which the upper spring was situated was subject to flooding and in 1928 a small concrete wall was built to shield the spring and pipes were run from the spring to the weir. Siltation and flooding of the branch creek caused trouble and the storage valve of the weir was negated. The iron pipes from the spring to weir were replaced by earthenware pipes to a chamber at the weir face and overflow from the weir pipeline fed into the old town supply well in 1937, thus ending the silt removal problems.
The earthenware pipes were replaced by cast iron in 1960 and the weir was finally permanently by-passed when changes were made to the system in 1960. The supply from the upper springs was supplemented from the Pekina Creek, below the reservoir, and this supply was ‘injected’ into the older main about halfway between the dam bank and the town. The available supply at this site was related to the depth of the water in the irrigation dam and seepage from there.
In 1930 a Blackstone engine and force pump of 80 gallons per minute capacity was installed in a wood and iron shed on the bank of the creek. The District Engineer insisted that the pumpPlease did notenot deliver this watergroup directly does into not the main to avoid surging, but pumped into a 30,000-gallon concrete tank halfwayoperate up ‘hospital on Public hill’ south Holidays west of the hospital, directly above the pump house at a level about that of the Spring Creek Weir. At a later stage the pump unit was electrified and pump-capacity increased, dependent on the water level in the ‘new tank’.
Growth of the town eventually outstripped this supply and in 1962 the Council requested that the E&WS take over the scheme. The ‘new’ 500,000-gallon tank’ was completed in November 1963 and built on a rise directly above the old tank. Since the water pressure from the new tank would not allow spring water to gravitate to the two five -inch mains to the township, spring water was diverted to the pumping unit in the Pekina Creek and by way of a pump sump, the pump delivered a mix of spring and creek seepage water. The sump and stop-logs ensured the maximum use of spring water.
The 1960s improvements accepted the fact that the 160-feet lifting of the water from the springs was a necessary price for the maintenance of an adequate town supply at reasonable pressure. Augmentation of the town supply by bores dates back to c1904 when a 250 foot deep bore was put down a little down stream from the Spring Creek weir. This proved unsatisfactory and the location of a second bore has not been checked, but this was not successful either. A third bore adjacent to the Orroroo-Morchard Road near the Pekina Creek was put down in the mid 1950s. This failed in the late 1960s and the town water supply was then sourced from various sub-artesian bores on the Walloway Plain which often ‘sanded up’. The water was pumped to the large holding tank on ‘hospital hill’.
The pumping station on Pekina Creek below the tank is no longer used to supplement supply to the tank on the hill due to the presence of water- borne bacteria Giardia. The Pekina Irrigation Scheme, particularly the reservoir, is often confused with the adjacent early Orroroo water supply. The two schemes were not connected as described in an SA Public Works Report, 1910-11.“The supply is obtained from local springs which have been protected so that water from the irrigation scheme shall not be mixed with it.” However after the irrigation dam level had been raised by eight feet in 1914 the town supply well suffered from backwater troubles. Orroroo Reservoir in recent times
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A SUCCESSFUL 2019 ORROROO HALF MARATHON
With the Orroroo Markets attracting 28 to 30 stalls and popup food shops having their first outing on the Second Street median strip, a community celebration offered by SA Water for the arrival of piped Murray water to the township and the 12th Orroroo Half Marathon attracting 102 runners participating in all three distances, it was a very busy morning in Orroroo on Sunday 31 March. A cool start greeted the early runners and a head wind tested the legs early on as they climbed the hill on Price Maurice Road going A Family Affair - Sophie, Sam, Millie and Abbie past the hospital. Kuerschner with Abbie’s sister Jess Trengrove A field of 32 runners and walkers completed the 21K distance, the biggest field so far, and a competitive time was run by Mark Bloomfield (1.21.40) from Woodside in the Adelaide Hills and Orla Timmons (1.28.34) from Port Augusta. Frank Parkes and Richard Jones from Port Augusta, both ran the full race dressed as clowns, no mean feat in the windy conditions. They raised a good deal of laughter and cheering as they ran. The fancy dress theme was carried through by the starter, Po of the Teletubbies, who looked Orroroo Half Marathon 2019 21K Run start suspiciously like Peter Amey. Father and daughter duo, Peter and Kylie Osmond, blitzed the 21K Walk in 2 hours 33 minutes 33 seconds which was a male race record for the event. Special guest at this year’s Half Marathon was Jess Trengove, Australian Olympic and Commonwealth Games Marathon competitor, who ran the 10K run. Jess appeared to effortlessly complete the distance in 38.29 minutes, a race record for the Female 10K Run. Anthony Travers from Whyalla won the male 21K Runners heading off 10K Run in 47.14. A field of 29 competitors competed in the 10K. The 5K usually attracts many school students, however this year numbers were down, but Jack Clarke ran a winning time of 21.35 to claim the secondary student prize in the 5K run. Rosie McMurray from Clare won the female secondary student race in 26.14minutes. Adult winners in the 5K were Anthony Smith from Moonta (23.25) and Mel Slimming from Orroroo (25.08) The Second Street Scramble for students under 11 years with 8 competitors was necessarily shortened due to the congestion of the main street by the market visitors and vehicles. A full race record will be available on the website; www.orroroo.com.au/halfmarathon in the next week or so, along with a full photographic record in next month’s Goyder’s Line Gazette. SA Water attended with their “Quench Bench” and gave away re-usable drink bottles which could be filled with Orroroo’s new tap water. They also gave away free cupcakes to the public, and spent time talking to locals about the new water supply and answered any issues they had. All runners were given the new bottles as they finished the race. The many market stalls attracted the Half Marathon visitors, and the main street looked very festive with bunting and stalls. Visitors gave positive feedback on the market which seemed to be generating much business. Despite the lower numbers of local runners, we were happy to welcome an increase in the number of visiting runners from
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Orroroo Marathon
Po Teletubby giving pre-race instructions to the 10 competitors 10K waiting to start 1
5K runners off and running Second Street Scramble nearly at the turn around point
ORROROO HOSPITAL AUXILIARY REPORT
The Orroroo Hospital is celebrating its Centenary on Friday 5th April and the Hospital Auxiliary are involved in some of the program including the patient garden area and the visitor’s lunch and afternoon tea. Members of the Auxiliary have organised Simon Rowe to pave the area under the pergola at the rear of the hospital and planted the garden surrounding the pergola. The People’s Choice Lottery will also be conducted again this year as part of our fundraising activities.
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North Western Bowling Association Northern Flinders Competition
2018-2019 Finals FLINDERS Grand Final Played at Jamestown 14/03/2019
CLUB SCORE CLUB SCORE JAMESTOWN BLUE JAMESTOWN GOLD H HAMS 19 M WELLS 23 R RICHARDSON 21 J BRAY 15 40 38
FLINDERS Preliminary Final 2nd Semi- Final Played at Caltowie 7/03/2019 Played at Caltowie 28/2/2019
CLUB SCORE CLUB SCORE ORROROO JAMESTOWN RED ORROROO JAMESTOWN BLUE K BOWMAN 22 M WELLS 21 K BOWMAN 18 R RICHARSON 22 K WILLIAMS 14 J BRAY 22 K WILLIAMS 17 H HAMS 17 36 43 35 39
Blieschke Competition EAST DIVISION GRAND FINAL Played at Wirrabara 13/03/2019
CLUB SCORE CLUB SCORE BOOLEROO CENTRE ORROROO D HILL 26 T SCHULTZ 15 B BADENOCH 23 K McKAY 16 49 31
EAST DIVISION Preliminary Final 1st Semi Final played at Wirrabara 6/03/2019 played Wirrabara 27/02/2019
CLUB SCORE CLUB SCORE CLUB SCORE CLUB SCORE MELROSE ORROROO GLADSTONE ORROROO L FULLER 16 T SCHULTZ 21 K TOBIN 19 K McKAY 24 J TAYLOR 17 K McKAY 23 F BICE 20 T SCHULTZ 16 33 44 39 40
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North Western Bowling Association Pennant Scores
DIVISION 2 Grand Final Played at Gladstone 23/03/2019
CLUB SCORE CLUB SCORE WIRRABARA ORROROO P REICHSTEIN 14 K HOOPER 31 L TAYLOR 17 C PARKYN 26 G TAYLOR 24 N DICKER 17 B MURDOCH 24 D SCHULTZ 13 79 87
DIVISION 2 Preliminary Final DIVISION 2 Played at Georgetown 2nd semi final played at Jamestown
CLUB SCORE CLUB SCORE CLUB SCORE CLUB SCORE ORROROO PETERBOROUGH ORROROO WIRRABARA C PARKYN 34 D CUNDY 17 C PARKYN 24 B MURDOCK 21 D SCHULTZ 23 P SUMMERS 15 D SCHULTZ 20 L TAYLOR 21 K HOOPER 32 C DAVIES 21 K HOOPER 28 G TAYLOR 21 N DICKER 21 G BRACKENRIDGE 24 N DICKER 20 P REICHSTEIN 37 110 77 92 100
Division 2 - Winners Malcolm Harding, Justin Duffy, Isaac Jesser, Kym Fromm, Ted Schultz, Neil Dicker, Colin Parkyn, Brian Kuerschner, Trevor Dawes, Ken Mackay, Mark Greep, Kym Hooper, Tom Reddaway, Carl Dew, Roger Jesser, Jason Stares, Paddy Rowe
DIVISION 3 Grand Final Played at Gulnare 23/03/2019 DIVISION 3 - 2nd semi final played at Laura
CLUB SCORE CLUB SCORE CLUB SCORE CLUB SCORE ORROROO GLADSTONE ORROROO GULNARE S JONES 19 F BICE 35 S JONES 25 P HEAN 20 S McNAMARA 23 T HIGGINS 23 S McNAMARA 21 C BUTT 24 G McNAMARA 24 R RILEY 31 G McNAMARA 26 R BURGESS 24 66 89 72 68
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A Blast from the Past - Goyder’s Line April 2000
Orroroo Blue Basketball Team Back: Lyn Hounsell, Sam Finn, Matt Reid, Steven Bishop, Cody Hounsell, Kane Bertram, Lizzie Reid Front: Ryan Finn, Ashley Barton, Jayme Koch, Jessie Bishop, Stephanie Bertram.
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CHURCH NOTICES APRIL 2019
UNITING CHURCH FIFTH STREET ANGLICAN CHURCH 21 FOURTH ST 10.00am ALL WELCOME! UNAVAILABLE 7th April: Rev Ted White 14th April Rev Mark Dickens ORROROO COMMUNITY CHURCH Holy Communion 10 FOURTH STREET Good Friday: 9.00am Ian Shields
st 10.00am Sundays 21 April: Rev Owen Roberts 28th April: Ministry Team th 7 April: Shared thanksgiving & song CATHOLIC CHURCH 54 FOURTH ST th 14 April Cozens Saturday Vigils Good Friday: 9.00am John Cozens 6th April 7.00pm Orroroo 21st April: John Cozens th 28th April: Alan Matson 7 April: 8.30am Booleroo 14th April: 8.30am Booleroo All services followed by a cuppa and 10.00am Pekina fellowship ALL WELCOME! 21st April: 10.00am Orroroo th 28 April: 8.30am Booleroo 10.00am Pekina CATHOLIC CHURCH —Carrieton Saturdays 6.00pm
Visit ADELAIDE and enjoy this beautiful city Stay short term in a cosy, quiet, secure, single- storey terrace home located close to Adelaide Oval, city and hospitals.- Highbury St, Prospect Inc 2 B/Rs, full kitchen and amenities. The outdoor room and deck overlooking the garden crafts a cot- tage atmosphere-not a motel Enquiries and photos: Rick 0412 244 292 OR [email protected]
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Probus President’s Report
28 members gathered for our March meeting to listen to our guest speaker Geoff Power who gave a very interesting illustrated talk on the current wild dog problem and reminded us just how important it is that the dog fence, which runs over 5531 Kms from the Great Australian Bight in SA all the way to the eastern coast near Brisbane in Qld, be maintained and kept in good order. Because of the wild dog numbers there are hardly any sheep kept outside of the fence and sadly in Qld the sheep numbers inside the fence have dramatically decreased because of the number of dogs making it unviable due to the deaths from dog attacks. The sheep numbers in WA have also greatly reduced due to the dog numbers being out of control. Geoff pointed out that if the dog problem cannot be contained here in SA the sheep industry will be almost wiped out. Although the number of dogs being shot or trapped is increasing all the time, unfortunately this has not kept pace with the number of dogs breeding or coming through the fence. Two full-time equivalent trappers have now been employed for the next four years to help control the problem. As well as the deaths to sheep, goats and calves the dogs are also having a big impact on the native wildlife taking many small endangered species. Another problem that is of concern is disease being spread into domestic animals. If this was to get into urban areas the impact to city households would be devastating.
Ronda Dew gave a vote of thanks and a Probus pen to Geoff for his wonderful address on behalf of all present.
Author: John Cozens
Thank you
Joel, Belinda & Seth Gibb along with their families would love to announce the safe arrival of Max Nathan Gibb on March 1st 2019. Thank you Thank you all for your love and well wishes. Blanks- Bev & Bryan Special thanks to my family and the staff and doctors at Thank you to the Orroroo Community Home Staff, for the Orroroo Hospital. Also thanks to the Ambulance the wonderful care of Bryan over the 2-1/2 years he was and Royal Flying Doctor crews who transported me to with you. The support he and his family received was the Royal Adelaide Hospital for my recent surgery. I exceptional, nothing was ever to hard. Thank You! appreciated your care and thoughts and am now To the Orroroo Hospital Staff, Bev was only there for 4 Months. The care & understanding she received during home; fit and well. that time was wonderful. Thank You! Patsy Manning To Geoff & Joan Gibb, John & Rita Cozens, thank you for your support & helpfulness Stone, Peter Edward Sometimes when a quiet older couple pass away, they are not missed, but we will miss them ever day & Liz, Mike, Rob, Geoff & families would like to thank remember them for their faith, wit, kindness, generosity everyone for the condolences on the loss of our loving and love. husband, father and father in law and granddad. Together in love, together in Christ. Many thanks for the lovely flowers, cards, great food and all the visits. Robyn Byerlee On behalf of the Donovan, Jardine & Blanks Families Please accept this as our personal thanks.
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This Page Proudly Sponsored by The Orroroo Post Office COMMUNITY NEWS
They say that music is the universal language. Well it certainly was last month as our local hall was filled by those who had gathered to hear music not only from our local talent, but a well known Australian artist and to top it off an international group from Canada. It was a wonderful night in that our local school children got not only to perform in public, but along-side talented professional musicians who were more than happy to chat and share some words of encouragement with these young artists. Sadly people don’t seem to get together for a sing along around the piano like they did in the good old days, mainly due to modern technology which allows music to be downloaded in so many different formats that the need to get together is no longer necessary. Music is so good for the soul, from early biblical times there is mention of people coming together in praise and worship through song and today singing still plays a very important role when people gather together to worship God. May we all be able to face the days ahead with a song in our heart, as music has that ability to lift the soul and lessen our burdens and make life a little brighter. God bless, John Cozens
Waste Collection Recycling Collection SA School Holidays Public Holidays
April '19 May '19 June '19
Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa Orroroo Refuse 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Depot
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 The Orroroo Waste Depot opening hours 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 are as follows:
28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Wednesday 3pm - 5pm
[42] 30 Friday 1pm—3pm For Collection Enquiries Household Waste Sunday 10am—2pm Contact Veolia on Collection 08 8645 8849 between Bins out by 6.30am 8.30am—4pm
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This Page Proudly Sponsored by The Store on Second COMMUNITY CALENDAR—-2019
April 5th Orroroo Hospital Centenary September 6th-7th Flinders Ranges Camp draft @ Carrieton 15th Black Rock Dirt Circuit 24th Seniors Lunch 20th - 6th Oct - Brush with Art 25th Anzac Day—6.30am Service 21st Black Rock Dirt Circuit - Burnouts 28th Black Rock Dirt Circuit 22nd Orroroo Market May October 26th Orroroo Market TBC Carrieton Swimming Pool Annual Fundraising th Night 19 Black Rock Dirt Circuit 11th, 12th & 13rh Orroroo Quilters Quilt Display June th th 20 Black Rock Dirt Circuit 9 Trash & Treasure @ Carrieton Hall rd th 23 Seniors Lunch 16 Black Rock Dirt Circuit th November 26 Seniors Lunch 24th Orroroo Market July th th December 8 -12 Mobile Bone Density Service st Seniors Lunch—date to be advised 21 Black Rock Dirt Circuit th Carrieton Rodeo 28 Orroroo Market August The Orroroo and District Hospital 100 year journey th 18 Black Rock Dirt Circuit display will be on show in the Orroroo Town Hall for 28th Seniors Lunch viewing until Friday 12th April
We wish you all a very happy Easter weekend. The Store will be closed on Good Friday. Open on Saturday, Sunday & Monday. 10am to 12.30pm. Look forward to seeing you over the weekend
The Store on Second will be back to opening on the first two Sundays of the month. That will be Sunday 7th & Sunday 14th. So, drop in for a look at our new autumn fashions.
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