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2 Heritage Rally, Scarecrow Competition and Town Garage Sale, this is a 3 Notices very important time for us to showcase our community to the 4……….Muriel’s Wedding, Driver Reviver, many visitors. I’m sure they were suitably impressed. Easter service in the Park. Read follow up reports on our ANZAC day ceremony and 5 Kotta Bush Dance, Ag Vic. Lockington’s Vintage Rally, in our next edition. 6 Scarecrow Winners 7 Neighbourhood House Pictured below, and with thanks to CIH, 8 & 9 Annual Adverts the oldest International Farmall tractor at the rally. 10 & 11 Casual Adverts 12 & 13 Annual Adverts 14 Lockington Country Music Festival 15 Shire News 16 Coliban Water 17 Locky Bowls 18 Locky Golf 19 LBUFNC 20 Calendar

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Lockington & District Living Heritage Complex Complex: 5486 2515 - Open Sunday’s 1pm to 4pm or by appointment President: Joe Chappel 5486 2226 - Secretary: Beryl Marshall 5486 2353 Website: http//www.lockingtonvic.com.au

Hello Everyone, carried out by the shire president, the company rising and singing "God Bless One hundred years ago people in this district, and right across Our Splendid Men." The honour roll was hung in the vestibule of the Shire Hall. Australia really, were coming to terms with the absence of war. Family Most of my research concerning World War I and its aftermath has members who had been serving overseas were returning to Australia been achieved through Trove, the National Library’s collection of and everyone hoped to resume life as it had been five years earlier. digitised newspapers, which is accessible online. Unfortunately, only This was complicated by the fact that many of the service personnel a few of the smaller local papers have been digitised beyond 1919, so who were returning were suffering physically and/or psychologically as I have been unable to access a newspaper report of the unveiling of a result of the trauma to which they had been exposed. In addition, the Honour Board at Pine Grove. Luckily, the late Miss Daisy the viral illness that had become known as the Spanish ‘Flu was McBeath of Pine Grove, saved a clipping of an undated report in her occurring in epidemic proportions throughout the country. In late scrapbook. It reads as follows: - MITIAMO: A very fine oak honour 1918, the Independent had reported the situation in board, bearing the names of the soldiers of the Pine Grove district, Rochester as follows: - “Influenza, with its developments, has was unveiled at the Pine Grove State School by Mrs McGregor, senr., prevailed in Rochester for a considerable time, and the three local on Friday afternoon in the presence of a large gathering of residents. private hospitals could hardly accommodate the patients, while our During the afternoon Mr Potts (Methodist Church) presided over an local doctor has had a strenuous time of it. It is, however, expected appropriate programme of musical and vocal items, and his opening that Dr. Campbell will have returned from the Palestine front by remarks on the solemn but joyous occasion were very fine. The February next. The worst cases are those in which pneumonia, has supervened, children led the singing of the National Anthem and the Recessional and many district residents have been attacked by it, including some advanced Hymn, under the guidance of Miss Webster, head teacher. Mrs Potts’ in years. In Miss Pain's hospital there were at one time three patients whose beautiful rendering of “Bugles Of England” and “Somewhere in combined ages amounted to 243 years.” France” were greatly enjoyed by the audience. Rev H Nichols (Church In the meantime, thought was being given to means of memorialising of England) delivered a stirring address, followed by a feeling speech those who had fought and particularly those who had died for Australia by Mr J W Cant. Mr C Sims moved a comprehensive vote of thanks to and for the Empire. One of the earliest memorials proposed was a all who assisted in the unveiling gathering, and was supported by Mr statue, being erected at Ismalia, on the bank of the Canal, the Suez Andrew McKay. The ladies provided afternoon tea.” Twenty-four Canal Company having granted a site. It was a marble equestrian names were listed on the Board. statue for which the officers and men of the Australian Light Horse in The rest of the story of the Pine Grove Wanurp Honour Board is Egypt, under Colonel Sir H. G. Chauvel, had subscribed £500 in order anecdotal, and a sad one. If any reader has a verifiable version, to commemorate their fallen comrades in Egypt and on Gallipoli. especially if it has a better outcome, I would be most grateful to hear of There would be many more memorial statues erected at home in it, please. The Honour Board hung on the Pine Grove School wall for Australia, but initially local communities were concentrating their many years, and continued to hang there for a time after the efforts on Honour Rolls. The Rochester Shire Honour Roll had been Lockington Consolidated School came into being and the Pine Grove unveiled on 26 March, 1918 as was reported in the Bendigonian on 28 School closed. I have been told that the Honour Board was still on the March: - The “honour roll, containing close on 500 names of soldiers wall when the school building was relocated to become part of the who volunteered for service at the front, was publicly unveiled in the Lockington Scout Hall. Some time after that, the Board fell or was presence of a large gathering at the Shire Hall on Tuesday afternoon. dropped and was broken. Its significance must have been Crs. J. Rankin (president), R. M'Curry, T. M'Master, P. Keogh and Lieut. H. T. unrecognised by those who were present at the time, and the incident Downe (shire secretary, and president of the Patriotic League and Anzac was not reported to anyone who would have appreciated its Soldiers' Protection Association) occupied seats on the platform. Proceedings importance. The broken remains were cleared away and it was not opened with the singing of the National Anthem. Miss Doris Armstrong until the late Mrs Myra Sims, a Pine Grove resident, questioned the presided at the piano. Cr. Rankin eulogised the men who had gone Board’s whereabouts in the late 1990s that the story came to light. It forth at the Empire's call and paid tribute to those who had fallen in the seems a pity. These Boards were erected “lest we forget” and, in this fray. They were worthy of all honour. The fact that about 500 soldiers case it seems, we may have. had gone from the shire was a distinctly meritorious achievement. Crs. ‘Bye until next time, Keogh and M'Curry also delivered brief addresses…. The business Marg O’Brien. places of the town were closed during the unveiling ceremony, which was

Lockington Community News Inc. Charges: Minimum 5.5cm x 5.5cm $8.50 incl GST (Locals), $12.50 (Non Contact and Publishing Details Locals). Contact our office re larger advertisements and prices. No charge for non profit organizations. Website: www.lockingtonvic.com.au Reports - a word count limit of approx. 500 words is sufficient for most Email: [email protected] reports, preference will be given to shorter reports. Due to space Typed Monday fortnightly, distributed the following Friday. limitations your report may need to be edited. Deadline: 10am on typing days, earlier if possible please. Leave items at Letters to the Editor, articles and reports should be typed or printed, and our office at the Heritage Centre (through the slot). We welcome news, must show the author’s name and contact details. We do not include reports and personal items, photos etc. sent in via email. Please try to controversial political issues or party policies unless we can give equal limit file sizes to about 1000kb (1Mb). space to all parties or sides of the argument. (Contact details are for office Tel/Fax: 5486 2515 Leave a message on answering machine if office is use only and will only be published by request.) unattended. Articles printed in this paper are printed in good faith and in no way Postal: 2-10 Market Street, Lockington, 3563 reflect the views held by the 'Locky News' voluntary workers. We Editor: Alison Stewart Ph: 0417 177 807 reserve the right to reject items deemed to be unsuitable. Any Casual Advertisements - must be accompanied by name, address and malicious information will be forwarded to the Police. telephone number (without this information the advert cannot be printed) All news items will be put on website unless we’re advised not to. ISSUE #865 - May 3, 2019 Page 3 GIBBON, Glenys Ann Anglican Parish of 22/6/1943 - 10/4/2019 Rochester & Lockington Passed away peacefully at the Albury Base Hospital. Devoted Wife of Peter Francis St.Mary’s Holy Trinity Lockington Rochester Gibbon (dec). Loving Mother and Every Sunday - Every Sunday - 9am Mother-in-Law of Stephen and 11:15am Cheryl, Rohan and Venetia, Matthew and Christine. Beloved Grandmother Enquiries: of 5. Always In Our Hearts ph 0487 402 703 Rev. Anthony Stones Dearly loved sister of Lois and Kevin Ph 0437 696 561 Deaths (dec), Nell and Ken (dec), Lesley and Jack (dec), Donald (dec) and Joy, Ian St James BROWN, Ian Donald and Kathleen, and families. Always loved and remembered, a Community Church Formerly of Bamawm We are sadden to say that Ian jewel in God’s heaven. passed away on April 19, 2019 aged Every Sunday - 10.00 am 72. GIBBON, Glenys Ann Dearly loved husband of Heather, Dearly loved sister of Ian & Kath Contacts: father of Richard and Sylvia, Kaylene Palmer. and David. Much loved Grandad of Loved Aunty to Douglas & Chrissy, Pastor Bill Cochrane Lydia, Luke, Jonathon, Mark, Lauren, Jennifer & Brian, Stuart & Celie, 0427 865474 Scott, Josie, Joel and Hamish. Karen & Simon and Andrew & their “Now in glory with his Heavenly families. Father” Always in our hearts. Catholic CHRISTIAN, Ambrose PARSONS, Ruby Maud Church 11/12/1944 - 19/4/2019 Formerly of Lockington. Passed away peacefully at his Kotta 10.12.1923 - 16.04.2019 Daughter of the late John and St Canice's, Lockington farm surrounded by his wife and his 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays - 8:00am Mass children. Kathleen Wolfe, sister of Ray and His courage, strength and sacrifice Des (dec.). St Joseph's, Rochester Dearly loved mother of Carol and Every Sunday - 10:00am Mass throughout his life, knew no limits. Loving husband to Kay, proud and Trevor, mother-in-law of Lindsay and Sacred Heart, Elmore adored father, father-in-law and Jenny. Every Saturday - Vigil 5.30 pm grandfather of Lorelle, Craig (dec), Grandmother of Zarina and Yasmin; Every Sunday - 12 noon Latin Mass Christian, Harry, Julian, Michelle, and respected in-law of Paul and Millicent, Jemima, Imogen, Felix, Chris. Loving great-grandmother of Paul, Georgie, Charlie, Isabelle, Connor, Mitchell and Xavier, Rylan, Uniting Church Pippa, Andrew, Cheree, Hunter, Ayva and Gracie. Bamawm Remee, Eden, Haddie, Wilson, Loving wife of Cecil (dec.) for 65 Rohan, Sarah, Jack, Ruby, Lottie, years and admired sister-in-law of Sunday May 5 Cecelia, Stuart, Annie, Lucy, Jude, Tom Parsons, Merle Powter (dec.) Bamawm 9.00am Gus, Anna, Kahl, Poppy, Finn, and Lois Angus. Aunt to Elaine, Sue, Jeffrey, Annette, Sunday May 12 Oscar, Kaitlin, Brenton, Winnie and Bamawm 11.15am at St. Mary’s George. Dearly loved son of Arthur Glenys, Rhonda and Anthony, Mark and Malverna Christian (both dec). and Fiona. Contacts: Devoted brother to Betty, Arthur Forever in our hearts Ray Wakefield 5486 2592 (dec), Tom, Mary, Lucy, Ethel and and will be greatly missed. Graeme Haines 5486 2284

Johnny. We are heartbroken.

Psalm 119 v

Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things and revive me in Your way. “300 WORDS” CHALLENGE

We are happy to continue with our 300 Words Meals on Challenge into 2019. Wheels

Please send us your articles and photos for To be collected 11.30 am inclusion in the paper, and receive a $10 Locky Dollars Voucher. May 6 - Lions Club May 13 - Catholic Ladies Email your word document and photo to… May 20 - Bush Nursing Centre [email protected] May 27 - Bamawm Uniting Church June 3 - LBU Football Club (Conditions apply) June 10 - St James Eve Fellowship

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MURIEL’S WEDDING with the Neighbourhood House.

Last Wednesday a group of local community members enjoyed an outing to to attend the musical Muriel’s wedding. After enjoying a cuppa and morning tea at a short bus stop in Heathcote, we arrived in ample time to have lunch before the show. Excellent seats, great entertainment and a comfortable bus ride both ways made for an extremely enjoyable day. Thanks to the Neighbourhood House for again providing this opportunity to community members.

Driver Reviver

The Lockington Lions Club once again held the Driver Reviver for travellers to stop and have a break in their journey and enjoy a cuppa and chat with the locals. It proved to be sucsseful with over 150 people calling in. Pictured are Frank and Margaret from Brisbane, who were staying at the Traverlers Rest for a few days and were very impressed with our warm welcome and facilities and Natasha from Kyneton who also enjoyed the break from travelling. A few of the members of the club. A big thankyou to the Fire Brigade for allowing us the use of the shed and surrounds for this occasion. Reported by Pres. Marg Dowie

Above… Lions volunteers, Brendan, Tom, Phil, Jack & Bob Below left… Margaret & Frank from Brisbane Below right… Natasha from Kyneton

EASTER CHURCH SERVICE in the park.

A group of early risers welcomed in Easter at the first community Easter church service in the park. A short service was held, with parishioners holding candles as the sun rose.

A cooked breakfast of bacon and egg rolls followed. It is hoped that next year more locals will join us for a very lovely and meaningful start to Easter Sunday.

ISSUE #865 - May 3, 2019 Page 5 Kotta Bushies helpers for the clean up afterwards. The hall is in its ninety third year of operation and the committee wants to see the hall celebrate one hundred years in 2026. The hall and fire station are the only two buildings left at Kotta. Previously, there was a railway station and two houses for the station master and fettler and their families, a Railway siding for goods wagons, grain shed, sale yards for sheep, pigs, and calves, a weigh bridge, post office, residence and general store on the corner and a Methodist Church to the West. The trees planted at Kotta in 1919 are a memorial to Australian soldiers who served in WW1. The palm trees were grown from seeds brought home from Egypt. A large copy of the original memorial sign is located on the old railway platform and is a point of interest for people who stop for a rest or picnic at Kotta. Kotta residents are also supportive of the proposed Lockington to Kotta rail trail. Kotta, being such a small community will have to work A successful social event was held at the Kotta Hall on hard at preserving the few land marks that are left here. Saturday 13th April with a bush dance and bbq. A gathering of about sixty people enjoyed the music of the Billabong Bushies, a five piece group from a wide area of the district. The band has done several bush dances in the last few months and with caller, John Russell, were able to get the patrons busy on the dance floor. The band said it was a lively night with enthusiastic participation by all present. The evening started with a barby of snags, rissoles, onion and salad prepared by Eric, Dylan and Eden. The event was organised by the hall committee led by Andrew Christian who made a very good speech of welcome to the band and patrons. Andrew emphasised the importance of social activities in the area for the well being of the district in trying times. He thanked all who helped with the event by promoting through social media and the Locky News. Preparation of the hall took a bit of work and there were plenty of

Information for livestock owners - lead poisoning Dr Jeff Cave, District Veterinary Officer Do you know what is laying on your property which could be toxic to your livestock? Perhaps you have a farm rubbish tip or a shed with forgotten unlabelled products? Something as simple as a discarded lead battery can lead to the death of some livestock and the contamination of others. Cattle, in particular, are adept at finding sources of lead poisoning such When checking for lead poisoning hazards, consider other as old batteries, flaking lead paint, sump oil, and just about any potential livestock poisoning risks. other potential source. Take into consideration fencing-off all old and existing rubbish Often the first sign of lead poisoning is finding dead livestock. tips, this will ensure livestock cannot graze in these areas. Where affected animals are observed they show signs of central nervous system damage such as blindness, dullness and other For further advice contact your local veterinarian or an nervous signs. Agriculture veterinary. Removing the source of lead is the best cure. However, this Fox and wild dog bounty doesn’t help those livestock that are clinically affected for whom The Victorian Government’s fox and wild dog bounty has the prognosis is poor. Other livestock exposed to lead must not resumed and will continue in the North-West and North-East be slaughtered for human consumption until it is confirmed that regions until October. their tissues meet food standards. Eligible participants can submit entire fox scalps for a $10 This can involve costly testing and a considerable period of slaughter reward during scheduled collection times. restrictions as unacceptable lead levels can persist for many months in Next collection dates—North-West Victoria (fox only) stock that have been exposed to lead poisoning. Bendigo – Corner Midland Hwy and Taylor Street, Epsom Prevention is the best cure. Monday 13 May, 10.30am – 12 Noon Livestock are curious creatures and can be expert at finding lead, so check for possible problems, particularly before putting stock onto new country.

Page 6 ISSUE #865 - May 3, 2019 Scarecrow Competition It was great to see 24 entries in the Scarecrow competition this year with some wonderful themes, shapes and colours. The winners of this year’s competition were: LEFT… Family Category: Celia Hobbs & Brian North – “Old LEFT... Fashion Fun” Business Category: Lockington

Community Bank –

“Piggy”

RIGHT…

People’s Choice:

1st: Julian Smith – RIGHT… “Gate Keeper” Community Group:

Lockington Community Garden – “Vegie Patch”

LEFT… LEFT… nd 2 : Issy, Tim, Sporting Group/ Johnny, Emila, School: Lockington Maggie and Jennie Golf Club – “The – “Pot Man” Tinny Golfer”

RIGHT… 3rd: Lockington RIGHT… Kindergarten – Youth Category: “Kindy” Amber Betts – “Mary Poppins”

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Tuesday Lockington Neighbourhood House 8.30am – 4.30pm 0499 170 329 [email protected] Wednesday Terri Hateley, Coordinator 8.30am – 5.30pm Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm

Resumes Lockington Men’s Shed

Are you looking for work? Your resume is only as good as the information you provide. Now is the time to update it!

EXPRESSIONS OF Tea, Talk and Tools INTEREST Social Days Open Tuesdays 10.00 am – 3.00 pm Basic Drawing Classes or any day

MORNING TEA TUESDAY 7th MAY FROM Get to know how to use your 10.00AM pencils, how to create shadow and EVERYONE WELCOME! light. If you need assistance with a resume or just need to update See the new changes, enjoy Call Neighbourhood House to register morning tea and express your your current one, call in and we ideas for the future of the your interest. can help Men’s Shed.

Lockington Community Lockington YAGers Lockington Library Edible Garden Wednesday at 9.00 am Open WE ARE LOOKING FOR MORE Tuesday 10am – 2pm VOLUNTEERS Wednesday 10am –

Please contact Jennie Keele at 5.00 pm Lockington District Business Every Wednesday Thursday 10am – 2pm Centre if you are interested in 4.00 – 6.00 pm

helping out! High school age, would like have

some fun and be part of the Lockington community? Come and see what we do.

Must have a signed registration form to attend

Do you like sewing or Do you have any Lockington Playgroup suggestions on want to learn? Enquiries to classes or trips? Come along on a Tuesday morning for a Tammy 0411 056 765 sewing session between 10am – 2pm, bring your own machine or you can hand Every Tuesday sew. 9.30 – 11.30 am Make your own project or you can help sew Lockington bags. St James Church Hall

During school terms

Call into Neighbourhood House and let us know your ideas!

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ACTION CLUB OF LOCKINGTON Trading LOCKINGTON RECREATION hours of

RESERVE Lockington MONTHLY MEETINGS: 1st Wednesday - Dinner at Clubrooms Bookings now made with Branch 3rd Wednesday - Activity Brendan Pentreath:

0428 862 200 President: Julian Pearce: 0428 844 489 If you cannot contact Brendan, Monday, phone Louise Murray Secretary: Tuesday & ph 5486 5338 or 04 2886 5338 John Wright: 0409 259 723 Wednesday 10.00am - 2.00pm

Cricket Nets & Sports Ovals. HEALTH Indoor Netball, Basketball, Badminton & Tennis Thursday & Friday Coburn & Reid 9.30am - 12 Noon, BAMAWM Pharmacy 12.45pm - 4.00pm RECREATION RESERVE 177 Annesley Street,

with Indoor Stadium For Deliveries of For more information

available for hire day and night Medicines & Prescriptions please contact

Rate $10 per hour plus $2 light coin meter Lockington branch on Meeting & Social Rooms for Private Hire Phone 5480 6011 or 5486 2304 Ph: Leo Tonini Fax 5480 2486 54865320 0402788583 Week days only

ECHUCA CHEMIST

DISTRICT SERVICE CLUB Serving Our Community

Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays Beauty Products - Vitamins - Prescriptions - Fragrances Lockington Heritage Complex

192 HARE STREET President Lion: Marg Dowie 0427 795 576 3-5 Lockington Road, Lockington Secretary Lion: Neil Haines 5486 8220 Phone: 5482 6666 Open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm

LOCKINGTON & DISTRICT BUSH NURSING CENTRE INC. DARBYTAX LOCKINGTON Registered Number: A11551 Caring for the Lockington Community 58 Lowry Street, Rochester COMMUNITY HOURS: 8.30am to 4.30pm Mon-Fri

CENTRE Nursing Care & Pathology Accounting / Tax / Audits Doctors Tuesday 9.30am-4.30pm Allied Health by Contact : Bookings Call appointment Alan Darbyshire Bev Brereton 5486 2331 0419 584 060 Or 0447 553 303 Phone Email : 5486 2544 [email protected]

Lockington District NEW AND USED Family VEHICLES, SERVICE & PARTS Landcare Group

President At Echuca Toyota our Service John Wright 0409 259 723 Department only use genuine Toyota Secretary parts and accessories all technicians are Wendy Sims 0427 868 307 factory trained for your peace of mind. So come visit the friendly professional Meetings…7:30 pm team at Echuca Toyota.

at the Bush Nursing Centre 101 NORTHERN HIGHWAY ECHUCA on the first Thursday PH 5482 3377 of even months (Feb, April, June, Aug, Oct, Dec) www.echucatoyota.com.au ISSUE #865 - May 3, 2019 Page 9 RETAIL RETAIL RETAIL

Nampara Spit Roast Highside Motorcycles, & Catering. Mowers and Marine We work You Party Sales of Honda & Suzuki motor- We use china crockery & stainless Open 7 Days cycles, Cox, Cub Cadet, Yardman steel cutlery Monday to Thursday 7:30am to 6:30pm and MTD mowers, Makocraft Friday 7:30am to 8:00pm Contact Steve – 0499 348 260 boats. Email Sat 7:30am to 1:00pm and 6:00pm to 8:00pm Service of all makes and Models. Sun 8:00am to 1:00pm [email protected] 116 Northern Highway Echuca To discuss your next event Phone 54862200 Phone 54823329 fax 54862405 Lockington Rd. Lockington Lockington District Business Centre Inc.

Ph 5486 2683

Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

Saturday 8am to 12:30pm 1300 837 699 www.siriustanks.com.au Pensioner (Lockington based business) Discounts Every Tuesday We supply Domestic Water Tanks (Conditions apply) of all sizes, shapes, materials and colours.

Lockington Hotel Our financial solutions include: 1-3 Archibald Street  Insurance Protection Lockington  Superannuation Solutions Ph 0490 219 728  Investment Strategy Mine Host : Allen Macdermid  Retirement Planning Monday & Tuesday - CLOSED  Centrelink Benefits to Offset Wednesday 2 - 8 pm Your Retirement Savings

Thursday 2 - 9 pm 486 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo. Friday & Saturday 2 - late Phone: 5443 4388 Sunday 2 - 7 Stephen White Financial Services P/L Meals (6-9pm) is a Corporate Authorised Representative Friday & Saturday only (ARN 236541) of NEO Financial Solutions P/L AFSL 385845

MARIA’S CAFE SERVICE

PARTS 13 Hopetoun St, Lockington NEW VEHICLES FINANCE Ph: 5486 2292 DEALERSHIP

Tuesday to Friday Complete range of Jeep, Chrysler, 8.30 am to 3.00 pm Dodge and Subaru vehicles. Warm personalised service, so come Friday night dinners visit our team or call to book your vehi-

5:30 pm to 9 pm (bookings) cle in for a service. Saturday 8.30am to 2.00pm 76 Northern Hwy., Echuca (opposite Toyota) 5480 3611 Catering, cakes, and www.echucajeep.com.au private functions available www.echucasubaru.com.au

Helen’s Takeaway 11 Hopetoun Street, Lockington Ph 4408 7610

Open 7 days 6:30am to 9:00pm Servicing - Ph 5483 7767 (Winter hours Mon-Fri 6:30am to 7:30pm) Rochester, Elmore, or 0427 837767 Post Office Lockington, Phone/Fax 5486 2419 Echuca & Districts Open 9am - 6pm Mon to Fri 0418558578 9am to midday Saturdays

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LOCKINGTON MEN’S SHED MORNING TEA

Come along and see the changes...

New tea room, new kitchen

Share your ideas and suggestions.

Presentation by the Echuca Moama Men’s Shed

Tuesday 7th May 10.00AM Followed by BBQ Lunch at 12.00pm

For more information Contact… Terri Hateley: 5486 2683 or Ian Moffitt: 0447 741 218

Paint and Sip Lions Club of Lockington Inc.

at Lockington Heritage Complex SWAP MEET & MARKET

SHOW AND SHINE HISTORIC CARS Using Mixed Media, enjoy a pleasant evening of art Sunday May 19th, 2019 making, tutored by Susan McMinn at Lockington Park from the Arnold Street Gallery, Bendigo Commencing 7.00am ‘til 1.00pm Site fee: $10.00 (includes one adult entry) Mixed Media Adult’s Session Entry fee: Adults $5.00 Children free ENQUIRIES: Friday 3rd May Marg Dowie Phone: (03) 54 837 559 7:30pm to 9:30pm Mobile: 0427 795 576 Email: [email protected] Adults $65 $60 for early bird tickets by 19th April. Promoted by LIONS CLUB OF LOCKINGTON Seniors discount $60. Booked sites must be taken up by 8.00am. If unable to Includes tuition, all art materials, attend, please contact Margaret Dowie on the morning Wine, and nibbles. of the meet.

Send entries to: Lions Club of Lockington c/o Margaret Dowie Keep an eye out for our next Kids Art Bash P.O. Box 608 ECHUCA 3564 ………………………………………………………………… Contact: Susan McMinn ph 0439 571 054 Name: …………………………... Phone: ………………... Or Kathy Connors ph 0427 377 380 Address: …………………………………………………….

Type of goods for sale: ………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………… BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL ISSUE #865 - May 3, 2019 Page 11

Campaspe Shire Council Justice of the Peace

Immunisation Session We volunteer our time in the At community to witness documents Bush Nursing Centre Will visit A phone call to arrange a convenient time for this service would be Lockington next on For adults, children and infants appreciated.

Gwen Fiedler 5486 2465 &

Tues. June 11 Wendy Sims 0427 868 307 (Victoria) Phone 5486 2544 for appointments.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Paul Harrison 0436 306 388 (N.S.W)

LOCKINGTON Lockington District & District Memorial UCAF Aged Care Service Inc B&B Serving the Community Since 1925 Extend an invitation to our AT THE Casserole Lunch R. M. McHale Hostel & Koraleigh Wednesday May 8, 2019 Nursing Home for planned & “Old Bakery” at 12.00 Noon emergency respite care & permanent yummy cooked breakfast at Bamawm Uniting Church residential aged care Hall, Cnr. Singer & Bamawm Deakin Village – affordable rental phone 5486 2392 Hall Roads. Independent Living Units 1 McColl Street, Lockington Guest Speakers: Graeme & Memorial Drive Retirement Village Fay Haines will give a presentation of their time in Nepal visiting daughter, Vicki,

and Yong and children, Caleb and Eliana, then their travelling experiences in Israel. Entry: $15 adults, From Kitchens to granite overlay… Secondary Students $5, For further information contact: 0415 108 092 Primary Students free Sarah Tee, All welcome  Kitchens  Kitchen Refacing 18 Purdey Street  Wall Units  Cutting & Edging Services RSVP if possible please to: Tongala, Vic. 3621  Vanities  Motel Fit Outs Beryl Marshall, Secretary Phone: 03 5859 0800  Bench Top Replacements  All Finishes 5486 2353 / 0428 862 353 Email: [email protected] by May 1st. “Care in the friendly town” Kleer Keep this date free: Water Deliveries Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea For your fresh water requirements by Nettie Delivering to Lockington and surround- at “Maria’s” ing districts 10.00am Ph David Hann Monday, May 27, 2019. 0448 878 210

LOCKINGTON DEB BALL

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Page 12 ISSUE #865 - May 3, 2019 RURAL RURAL RURAL

BAMAWM HUMBERT FARM SERVICES LANDFORMING

(Trading as PA & ML Stanford) Phone: 0428 106 132 Rural Fencing Mini Bobcat Hire - Rotovating; Site Clearing; Post Hole Digging; Leveling; Shed Cleaning (calves)

"Your Second Hand" Phone Phil Stanford 0429 865 424 / 5486 5424 A/H

OCKINGTON L NGINEERING Peter Bongiovanni

E  Whole Farm Plans Mechanical repairs to trucks, cars,  Community Drains Daryl is servicing the Echuca, tractors, machinery & Lockington, Bamawm and Cummins Diesel Engines  Reuse Systems

Rochester Area Spare Parts &  NVIRP Assistance & Advice Castrol Lubricants  GPS Surveys Specialising in Fat and Store  Irrigation Development Costing Cattle, Dairy and Export Heifer Phone: 5486 2215 Sales Mobile: 0408 511 829

Contact Daryl Collins 27 Pannoo Road Lockington Phone James Schroen 5486 2262 on 0427 882 227 Email:[email protected] STONE’S DAIRY SERVICES

10 Lockington Road

Ian: 0428 505 053 Manager: Brett Stone Neil: 0427 505 053 Luke McMahon: 0409 454 208 Shop: 5486 2229 Shepparton - Lindsay: 0419 520 743 Mobile: 0428 862 655 Lockington Office: 5486 2347 Email: [email protected]

* AMMTA Accredited Technician * Vats * Dairy Plant Installations * Machine Tests * Plant & Pump Services * Dairy Supplies

www.maddisonlivestock.com.au Fri: 10am - 5pm (closed 12 to 1pm) [email protected]

Norm & Dot Moon EXCAVATOR HIRE Phone: 5486 5355

Your Local Dairy Cattle Specialist

Bamawm 3561  Dairy Herds  Excavator Hire  Export Heifers Specialising in supply of fill and carting of-  Filling for Cow Lanes  Laser  Cull Cows  Feed Pads  Laser Bucket  Lines of Heifers  Gravel and Sand  Smudging  Loam, Packing Sand and Scoria  Truck and Trailer Hire LEE HAMILTON 0418 352 366 for all your:- Rock, Sand, Soil & Fill. Rochester RESTDOWN ROAD, BAMAWM WRIGHT’S Haulage Contractors & Grain Traders

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Lockington Community Centre. Victoria (25 minutes S.W. of Echuca & 20 minutes N.W. of Rochester) Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th August 2019 CRAIG GILES, KINTA, GRANT LUHRS, COL THOMSON, ANNETTE & KIM (NZ), KERRAN KEATS, RUPE ADAMS, RAY MACARTNEY, ERIC BALL, PAUL DUNBAR, JAMES MOORE,MICK HOCKING, KENNY GARRETT, BRUCE MOORE, GRAHAM BAIRD, DALE JONES, COLIN OVENS, JOHN RIDDEL, The GOOD TIME BAND, and more TBA for more information go to www.lockingtoncmf.com

Enjoy a weekend of All styles of Country Music and 50’s & 60’s Rock’n’Roll plus a good dash of laughs and fun. The Hall has an excellent Dance Floor. This is a Non alcohol event. Meals, Snacks & beverages available at reasonable prices. Wheelchair access and disabled toilets.

Friday 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm Tickets $ 10 Saturday 11.00 am – 10.00 pm Tickets $ 26 Sunday 10.30 am – 5.00 pm Tickets $ 16 (Gospel 10.30am-11.30am) *Online Early-Bird Special, three day pass (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) $ 42 Get in early and save ! !

*don’t miss out available now online at www.ticketebo.com.au/lockingtoncmf or via the Lockington CMF website www.lockingtoncmf.com

ACCOMODATION & CAMPING at Lockington … Powered & Unpowered sites at Travellers Rest phone Dorothy 0447 787 581 There are also areas for Free Camping for “ Fully self-contained units ” For a tour of the “Living Heritage Museum” phone Des 0427 862 334 More accommodation opportunities will be posted on the website as they come to hand .

ACCOMODATION & CAMPING WITHIN 25 minutes of Lockington … Rich River Tourist Park, Echuca 03 54800999 * Discount for Festival ticket holders. Rivergum Motel, 85 Northern Hwy, Echuca West. 03 54824244 All Rivers Motor Inn, 115 Northern Hwy, Echuca West 03 54825677 Sunriver Home Park, 2 Northern Hwy, Echuca West. 03 54825677 Rochester Motel 03 54841077 Rochester Wine Tavern & B&B 03 54843887

For further enquiries or flyers phone Roz 0408 597307 or email [email protected] ISSUE #865 - May 3, 2019 Page 15 - Confidential item under section 89(2)(a) personnel matters of the Local Government Act 1989 Echuca Civic Centre Campaspe Shire Information: Frank Crawley Council News Tuesday, 21 May Council meeting, 5pm Echuca Civic Centre 2019 GMCU Allianz Campaspe Murray Information: Frank Crawley Business Awards Applications are now open for the 2019 GMCU Allianz Campaspe Seniors Week 6-13 October Murray Business Awards recognising excellence and innovation Attention all senior groups, clubs, organisation and across a range of business and industry categories. businesses - If you are holding a free event, activity The 2019 award categories are: or special offer during Seniors Week and would like •Young Entrepreneur of the Year to promote your service in the Seniors Week •Employee of the Year booklet, please contact Linda Riding, Planned •Best Agri-business Activity Coordinator by Friday, 10 May on 5481 •Best Home-based Business 2350 or email [email protected] •Best New Business 2019-20 Proposed Budget •Best Professional Service – Community Council’s proposed budget is now open for submissions, •Best Professional Service closing Thursday, 9 May. •Best Retail Business Copies of the proposed 2019-20 budget are available for viewing •Excellence in Hospitality on the council website at www.campaspe.vic.gov.au or in hard •Excellence in Manufacturing & Trade copy at any of council’s customer service centres at Echuca, •Excellence in Tourism , Rochester, Rushworth and Tongala. For the first time the People’s Choice Award category will Flu vaccinations be open for your voting, stay tuned for details. The flu vaccine will be available at immunisation sessions The Gala awards dinner will be held at the Rich River Golf from May at a cost of $30. Payments must be made in Club Resort on Wednesday 9 October 2019. advance of attending the session, through a customer Paystay trial for Echuca CBD service centre or over the phone. The vaccine is free to persons over 65 years of age and children aged 6 months PayStay a parking mobile app was launched in Echuca to 5 years, and individuals in the high risk category. CBD in April allowing residents and visitors a cashless Please bring your Medicare card with you when receiving and stress free parking alternative. The PayStay app is the vaccine. installed on a mobile device, allowing a user to transfer money into their account. During the trial, the community Receive your rates notice via email will continue to be able to use all coin-fed parking meters. Council now offers residents the option to receive their rates notice Benefits include alerting motorist when parking will expire, electronically via email. To make the change from paper mail to a stop/start functionality and can be used in other email, visit the ’your rates’ section on council’s website and participating towns and cities. Community feedback about complete the request to change form. the value of the mobile service will be sought in Online services expanded November, assisting with a full evaluation of the trial. Council has expanded its online service where residents can now lodge a request for service, for waste, roads, 2019 Campaspe Small Business Bootcamp rates, public toilets and more. Simply visit council’s Advanced Marketing Workshop website and click on the ‘lodge an online request’ tab on Make your strategy work smarter with the Small Business the home page. Payments can also be made online, Victoria Advanced Marketing workshop. Packed with through the “make a payment” tab. practical tools and templates, expert tips and advice Port Activity Grants catapult your Business into new and emerging Council is offering local groups, schools, businesses and opportunities, products and services. individuals the opportunity to apply for a grant of up to $2,000 to conduct a free program or activity in Echuca's Wednesday 15 May, 6 to 9:30pm, Rochester Wine Tavern Port Precinct. Events must be held prior to 30 June, with & Bed and Breakfast, 49 Moore Street, Rochester. applications closing 14 June, or when all funding has Tickets $30 To register contact Stacey Fraser for more been allocated. For more information or to apply, visit the information [email protected] 03 5481 2824. ‘Now open’ section on council’s website. COMING UP IMMUNISATION SESSIONS Tuesday, 7 May Appointments are available in Gunbower and Girgarre. Please call Special council meeting, 5pm the Immunisation team on 1300 666 535 to book. To consider items: Monday, 27 May - Extension of current Acting Chief Executive Officer period Lockington Bush Nursing Centre 11.30 – 12 noon FREE COMMUNITY GROUP If you are interested in using our free services, contact Alison via the Locky News email ADVERTISING FLYERS address: [email protected]. Locky News is pleased to announce that we have a qualified Graphic Designer / For more information on what services Page Layout artist as part of our typing can be provided, contact Rhain via his team. We are offering all local email address: [email protected]. Community Groups and Organisations free flyer and advertising design.

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WATER SECTOR SIGNS INNOVATIVE ENERGY DEAL Coliban Water will join 12 other leading Victorian water corporations in a new energy partnership that will help to minimise greenhouse gas emissions and maintain affordable water bills for customers. From October this year, the water corporations will purchase solar power together from Kiamal Solar Farm in north-west Victoria under a new umbrella organisation called Zero Emissions Water (ZEW). Coliban Water Acting Managing Director Neville Pearce (second from right), along with Minister for Water Lisa Neville (centre) and several Purchasing energy as one large organisation compared to separately, other water corporation managing directors. means the water corporations will procure energy at a cheaper rate which will translate to maintaining affordable prices for customers. COMMUNITY CHOOSES TAP WITH RECORD Coliban Water Acting Managing Director Neville Pearce said the NUMBER OF WATER STATION BOOKINGS Victorian water industry is committed to advancing projects that benefit Coliban Water has had its busiest season on record for bookings of the water the environment and create more return on investment for customers. trailer and portable water units as part of its in-kind sponsorship program. “This is a fantastic initiative that we are proud to be part of and it is so Executive General Manager Strategy and Governance Roslyn Wai said important to contribute to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions for Coliban Water had a suite of 11 portable water units and one water future sustainability. trailer which provide free drinking water at community events. “The ZEW partnership also closely aligns with our Strategy 2030 which “In the six months to March 2019 the water units or trailer were at 76 aims to reduce our environmental footprint and work towards zero events, which is more than ever before for this time period. We had 25 carbon,” Mr Pearce said. bookings during March alone. The deal will allow Coliban Water to purchase eight gigawatt hours which is 20 “We have more than doubled the number of portable water units available so that percent of our annual energy needs. we can get to even more events – sometimes several at once. Victorian water corporations are leading the way for other water “This has been a fantastic way to help as part of our community corporations and industries. This deal is the first of its kind in Australia sponsorship program and ensure people in our region are staying and is a major step forward towards the sector achieving net-zero hydrated,” Ms Wai said. emissions by 2050. Over Easter, the water stations and trailer was located in Rosalind Park near the The 13 water corporations that are part of Zero Emissions Water include: pedestrian bridge through to Sidney Myer Place for the Bendigo Easter Festival. • Barwon Water Families are encouraged to take along their reusable bottles and drink plenty of • Central Highlands Water water while they enjoy the festivities. • City West Water “We know that community values are changing and there has been • Coliban Water support for water as a healthy drink option as well as a focus on • East Gippsland Water sustainability. It’s great to see this support for reducing single-use • Gippsland and Southern Rural Water • Lower Murray Water plastic drink bottles.” • South East Water “Our sponsorship program also closely aligns with our Strategy 2030 • South Gippsland Water vision and in particular, strategic direction number two – healthy people • Wannon Water and environment. This aims to see tap water become the drink of • Westernport Water choice because of its quality and health benefits.” • Western Water Ms Wai said in terms of booking the water stations, Coliban Water can • Yarra Valley Water assist with a large range of requests – everything from sporting, “In addition to the ZEW partnership, we’ve also got a number of other cultural, arts and food events to school fetes, fundraisers, movie nights innovative renewable energy projects underway,” Mr Pearce said. and so much more. “One of which is an ‘outside the box’ approach to resource “Bookings generally quieten down over the winter months, so this is the sustainability as part of our Epsom Energy Demand Project. We are perfect time to think ahead if you need to book the water trailer or playing a pioneering role in this space for the Victorian water industry. portable water refill units for your upcoming event,” Ms Wai said. “What this means is we are a participant in the Australian Renewable Energy “Don’t be afraid to book in early, which helps us make sure we can be Agency (ARENA) demand response program. In periods of peak demand, we prepared in advance.” can turn off some of the non-essential energy intensive machinery at our To book a water station, go to coliban.com.au, click Community and Bendigo Water Reclamation Plant in Epsom. then the Portable Water Stations link. You can also find more “We also participate in a second program to help stabilise the electricity information about Strategy 2030 on our website by clicking the link on grid. Between these programs they help to lower our carbon emissions the right-hand side of the home page. and reduce costs to our business. “In regards to solar energy, a project to install solar panels is underway at our Bendigo Water Treatment Plant. Once operational, the 100 kilowatt system will reduce the plant’s grid energy consumption. It is expected to make an annual saving of around $24,000 on energy costs and should pay for itself in three to four years of operation.” More information at zew.org.au and coliban.com.au. ISSUE #865 - May 3, 2019 Page 17 Report April 29: The women will play their final day of LOCKINGTON BOWLS CLUB Social bowls this week. The game of Scrounge will Report April 20 commence on Wednesday 8th May at 1.00pm. All bowlers and non-bowlers welcome to play this event. Flat Club competitions are drawing to a close soled shoes to be worn and bowls are available. Names with the presentation evening only a to be listed prior to 12.45pm. fortnight away. The women have reached the final stage of the 100 Up championship with Leanne In the club competitions, the women have decided the McInnes to play Phyllis MacFarlane for the title. McInnes 100 Up championship where Phyllis MacFarlane defeated outlasted a gallant Annie Haines in the semi-final after Leanne McInnes in a high standard display. MacFarlane Haines held a slender lead mid-way through the gained the early break and withstood a late challenge encounter. However, McInnes applied the pressure in from McInes to win the title 103-94. Congratulations to picking up 7-8-9-10 = 34 points over four ends to break both bowlers on a fine display of draw bowling. The the shackles and move into the final, winning the game victory caps off a consistent season of bowls for 100-73. MacFarlane had earlier defeated Annette MacFarlane. Brereton in a breath-taking game of bowls. The club will host the CVBD Presentation night on In the men’s section the 100 Up has reached the semi- Thursday 2nd May at 6.00pm. The event will acknowledge finals where Ray Hanson will play Graham Turner and the fine efforts from all champions during the year. Owen McPhee will meet Kalvin Stout. The Presidents Trophy 21 Up championship has Ray Hanson into the Congratulations to the CVBD bowlers that represented the final. In the bottom half of the draw Ian Johnson has to Bendigo/Campaspe Region at the BowlsVic State play Brian Kinnane in a quarter final. The winner will meet Championships, held at the Bendigo East Bowling Club. Kalvin Stout. Don Isgro proved too consistent for Geoff Shawcross to reach the semi-final stage. These games One of the many highlights of the championship was the must be played shortly. magnificent effort from the Elmore rink comprising Ina Heywood, Lorna Wilson, Ann Williams, Evelyn Locke (s) Tom Davis competed in the recent Edinburgh Shield to finish runners-up in the women's State Fours (R.S.L.) held at the Rochester Bowling Club. Davis championship. The team defeated G Baxter (Ivanhoe) 22- bowled at his normal standard and was a definite strength 14 in the first round. In the second round Locke guided in the side skipped by Dick Fuek. her team to a 19-17 victory over N McKenzie (Strzelecki) which propelled the rink into the semi-final, where they The Lockington Bowls Club members offer condolences met J Bainbridge (Pakenham). With an all-round display to Ian and Kath Palmer on the recent sad passing of of perfect bowling they defeated the opposition 21-12 to Glenys (Palmer) Gibbons, a sister of Ian. make the final against the star-studded team of T Brodie, C Gabb, K McKerihen and L Phillips (s). After trailing by With the Good Friday celebration being held, the weekly Friday several shots the Elmore women stayed in contention for evening meal was cancelled and the lucky members draw will most of the eighteen ends, before the opposition ground jackpot to lofty heights for this coming week. out a 22-10 victory. In the Men’s State Pairs the B/C team of Cameron Keenan and Ash Vesty (s) (Rochester) The club Presentation evening will be held on Sunday 5th played some perfect bowls to win rounds one and two May at 6.30pm for a 7.00pm meal. Names are required for before being eliminated by the eventual State winners, G catering purposes. Robinson - Ali Forsyth (Clayton) 7-20. Results: Round 1. def' Jackson brothers (Wedderburn) 22-13; rnd. 2. def' I On Thursday 2nd May the Campaspe Valley Bowls Brimblecombe (Wangaratta) 18-16. In the semi-final the Division Presentation night will be held at the Lockington opposition were a little too consistent and displaced many Bowls Club. The evening will commence at 6.00pm for a of the Rochester close bowls. The State Triples was held 6.30pm meal. The highlight will be the acknowledgement on Friday with C Keenan, A Vesty and D Keenan (s) of the award winners for the 2018/2019 season of bowls. Rochester winning the first game after beating R Mays Good bowling to all the local BDBD/CVBD Regional (Phillip Island) 17-12. In the second round they suffered a players competing in the BowlsVic State Championships disappointing loss against N Devlin (Pakenham) 16-17 to be held at the Bendigo East Bowling Club from April with final bowl from Devlin drawing the absolute shot. Rob 24th - 30th. Local CVBD bowlers include Cameron Wastell (Moama) lost the first round in the State Singles. Keenan and Ash Vesty (s) - Rochester in the State Pairs In a close game Wastell was level with his opponent R on Wednesday at 9.30am. Rob Wastell (Moama) will Baxter from (Queenscliff) 18-all then 20-all before Baxter contest the State Singles on Thursday. On Friday, C closed out the game to win 25-20. Keenan, Vesty and David Keenan (s) will compete in the State Triples along with Ina Heywood, Lorna Wilson, Ann The Multi-Disability Championship Physical Pairs final Williams, Evelyn Locke (s) from Elmore in the State was held on Saturday with Barry Brennan (Moama) Fours. The Saturday is the Champion of Champions. On combining with Josh Barry (Deer Park) to win the Sunday Pat Schram and Philip Thorn (s) (City of Echuca) championship title 17-8 and take home the gold medals. will compete for the State Mixed Pairs title. The six days In the final of the Women's Armed Bowls Pairs of high standard bowling will be a treat to watch - support championship, Vera Curnow (Moama) and Joan Moss (s) our locals. Mathoura were defeated by P Bryant (Composite) 13-8 in a close encounter. Ina Heywood, Lorna Wilson, Ann Williams, Evelyn Locke (s) in the Fours on the Friday. Rob Wastell (Moama) will Pat Schram and Philip Thorn (s) from City of Echuca are play the Singles on Thursday. C Keenan, Vesty and David competing in the State Mixed Pairs championship this week. Keenan (s) are the Triples contestants on Saturday and Pat Schram and Phillip Thorn will contest the Mixed Pairs on Sunday.

Page 18 ISSUE #865 - May 3, 2019 24/04: The ladies played a stableford round for the Monthly Medal. With a good score of 34 points, Annette LOCKINGTON GOLF CLUB Brereton was best on course and won both the Medal and A Grade. REPORT MONDAY APRIL 29 Sherryl Jones was runner-up in A Grade, while Phyll Macfarlane won B Grade. 17/04: The ladies had their first hit for the season, an Nearest the pins: A Grade – Sue Harris; Ambrose drop-out. Winners on a countback were Lois B Grade – Marg Eade. Chugg, Marg Eade, Kathy Connors and Annette Brereton with 40-12.65-27.35, from Chris Turner (Bamawm), 27/04: An excellent crowd of 35 golfers on course played Janine Wiltshire (Mitiamo), Sherryl Jones and Sue Harris a par round at Lockington on Saturday. Best on course (40-12.65- 27.35). with a terrific score of +6 was Kevin Humbert, who won

Second runners-up were Phyll Macfarlane, Carolyn both the Giddings Supermarket Player of the Day voucher, plus A Grade honours. Mitchell and Pauline Humbert, while Kathy Connors won the nearest the pin. Everyone had a lovely day, capped Runner-up in A Grade was Grant Humbert with a solid +4, off by a delicious bring & share lunch. ahead of Jimmy Hodgens +2, Phil Stanford +1 and Brett Stone +1 also. 20/04: Graeme Hodgens enjoyed a day to remember, on B Grade was very competitive with victory to Matt Baulch a day when the scoring was almost as hot as the with a solid +4, ahead of Jeff Carnie (runner-up again) temperature on course, his best-ever round of 99-36-63 and Steve Holt, both +3. Next best were Ray Brereton won him the Monthly Medal, the Giddings Supermarket and Warrick Holt, both +1. Player of the Day voucher and C Grade honours. Ian Scurrah was the clear-cut winner of C Grade with a Phil Stanford performed well first-up from a spell with a fine +5, ahead of JD Wright and Andrew Glatte, both +1, solid round of 78-10-68, to win A Grade on a countback Bruce Haines square and Graeme Hodgens -1. from Rochester visitor Jake Wright (74-6-68) and Grant Nearest the pins: 3rd – Steve Holt; 2nd shot 5th – Andrew Humbert (71-3-68). Next best was Mat Dennis with 78-8- Harris (A), Ian Haines (B), Andrew Glatte (C); 2nd shot 18th 70. for the 8-pack smack – Brett Stone.

In-form golfer Ray Brereton went back-to-back in B Grade Spike’s Longest Drive on the 6th, sponsored by Hot ‘n’ with a fine 85-19-66, ahead of Jeff Carnie (86-19-67). C Cold Plumbing – Grant Humbert (A), Ian Haines (B), Grade runner-up Ron Dixon played some great to score Rob Hardess (C). 89-24-65, ahead of Don Muhleisen (94-27-67) and Tom Steve Holt won the 12 balls in the Echuca CIH eagles Scurrah (92-24-68). rd nest with his super shot on the 3 , but Captain Will’s Numbers were boosted on Saturday with visitors from yardstick prize on the 16th continues to elude golfers. Rochester, and good to see Alex Maiden putting in another handicap card, and really pleasing to see Rohan Upcoming events:

Chugg out for his first hit of the season. th Saturday 4 May – Stroke – Qualifying Round Handicap Best scratch scores: Matchplay Championships - 1st Qualifying Round Gartside A Grade – Grant Humbert 71 Cup – Privilege Cup. B Grade – Ray Brereton 85 Duty: James Hodgens, Graeme Hodgens. C Grade – Ron Dixon 89.

Nearest the pins: 7th – Jason Wakefield; 2nd shot 9th – Wednesday 8th May – Stroke. Grant Humbert (A), Jason Wakefield (B), Ian Maddison Duty: Lois Chugg, Jenny Holt. (C); 2nd shot 18th for the 6-pack smack – Jason Wakefield, capping off an excellent day winning 3 nearest the pins. District golfers are warmly invited to the Club’s Annual st Spike’s Longest Drive on the 2nd, sponsored by Hot ‘n’ Tournament, which will commence on Tuesday 21 May Cold Plumbing – Jimmy Hodgens (A), Will Hardess (B), with the Ladies’ 4BBB event, followed by the Ladies’ 18 Blake Humbert (C) – successive weeks. Neither the Holes Stroke event on Thursday 23rd May, the Men’s Echuca CIH eagles nest, nor Captain Will’s yardstick prize 4BBB on Friday 24th May, the Mixed American on was won. Saturday 25th May and will conclude on Sunday 26th

May with the Men’s 36 Holes Open Championship.

The winners today were: J. Carnie, R. Hanson, J. Wright Bamawm Golf Club nd Report: April 28 NTP 4/13 2 Shot F. Brochek 5/14 K. Connors 8/17 J. Wright Bamawm Golf Club welcomed visitors from Lockington, Rochester, Campaspe and Longest Drive 9/18

Rich River to play our opening Ambrose (3 persons). The Men: Shane Brochek course though dry played well, and the hard work that the Ladies: Kath Connors men put in made it look neat and tidy. Next week we plan to hold a Stableford Event, hit off from 11am. All golfers and friends are welcome. If your path demands that you walk through hell, Walk like you own the place. ISSUE #865 - May 3, 2019 Page 19 A Reserves NETBALL

LBU 36 def by Heathcote 47 LBUFNC Club News A Grade Giddings Voucher & D&H Pannam LBU 26 def by Colbo 60 Builders Award - Breanna Giddings National Hotel & Noels Quality Moama Body Shop Voucher (Emily Holgate) - Meats Award - Sarah Eade Shellyn Hobbs Roma Pizza Award - Hannah B Grade Sidebottom LBU 48 def Heathcote 33 A Reserves National Hotel Voucher- Millie Haines LBU 46 def Colbo 36 Roma Pizza Voucher - Ellie Monaghan Moama Bakery & D&H Pannam B Reserve Builders Award - Shellyn Hobbs LBU 44 def Heathcote 19 Roma Pizza - Kiarra Duncan FOOTBALL National Hotel Voucher - Sarah Toma B Grade Roma Pizza Voucher - Kim McDonald Seniors LBU 37 drew Colbo 37 17 & Under LBU 26.12 - 168 def Heathcote 4.8 - 32 Giddings Voucher- Maggie Johnson LBU 55 def Heathcote 15 Goals - Paddy Gardiner-8, Stanley Emily Holgate Body Shop Voucher - Ally Roma Pizza Award - Grace Hinks Brentnall-7, Jacob Gardiner-4, Lachlan Todd McDonalds Voucher - Emily Mitchell Collins-2, Jarod Bacon-2, Zeik Johnston B Reserve Canteen Voucher - Sarah Jones -1 LBU 44 def Colbo 22 15 & Under Awards Giddings Voucher - Sharni Cochrane LBU 79 def Heathcote 3 Moama RSL & FXD/Hip Pocket Award - Emily Holgate Body Shop Voucher - Moama Bakery Voucher - Chelsea Paddy Gardiner Anita Livsey Jones EMM Group Award - Jacob Gardiner 17 & Under McDonalds Voucher - Milly Haines National Hotel Voucher - Rhys LBU 28 def by Colbo 63 D Primary Woodland Roma Pizza Award - Ally Tamblyn McDonalds Voucher - Audrey Giorganni Giddings Voucher - Nathan Bacon Giddings Voucher - Emily Mitchell McDonalds Voucher - Chance Powells Roma Pizza Voucher - Stanley Brentnall Canteen Voucher - Bridie Baker Moama Bakery Voucher - Bart Phillips 15 & Under Reserves LBU 54 def Colbo 4 LBU 10.8 - 68 def Heathcote 3.0 - 18 Moama Bakery Voucher - Maddie Goals McInnes Michael Dobson-5, Simon Stewart-2, McDonalds Voucher - Steph Moon Rhys Bradley-1, Scott Newton-1, Canteen Voucher - Giselle Crawford Lachlan Ross-1 D Primary Awards Moama Bakery Voucher - Sakuyra Nichol Trading Award - Michael Dobson FOOTBALL Versis Hip Pocket Voucher - Thomas Allitt Seniors Canteen Voucher - Natalie Moon Giddings Voucher - Mitchell Jones LBU 17.11 - 113 def Coilbo 11.11 - 77 50 YEAR PREMIERSHIP REUNION Roma Pizza Voucher - Charles Shaw Goals - Tom Leech-6, Paddy Gardiner- Moama Bakery Voucher - Carl Treacy FOR BAMAWM 4, Charles Shaw-2, Nathan Bacon-1, Under 17s Jeremy Mundie-1, Jacob Gardiner-1, 1969 Senior and Reserves Premiership LBU 7.5 - 47 def by Heathcote 12.9 - 81 Lachlan Collins-1, Liam Main-1 (also includes all past coaches, players, Goals Awards committees and supporters of the Coby Cox-2, Chase Lind-2, Will Ross-1, Moama RSL & Mug Award - Nathan Bamawm Football Club Brad Jones-1, Sam Eade-1 Bacon Friday May 10 Awards EMM Group Award - Thomas Leech Morans Water Award - Hugh Byrne Lockington Hotel 7:30pm - meet & greet National Hotel Voucher - Rhys Norlec Award - Chase Lind Woodland Saturday May 11 Bennetts Sports Voucher - Dylan Giddings Voucher - Marcus Angove LBU Football Oval Home game against Verhey Roma Pizza Voucher - Liam Main White Hills pre match function Noon at Giddings Voucher - Will Ross Moama Bakery Voucher - Nate O'Brien the club rooms. Team photos taken, McDonalds Voucher - Nick Jones Reserves coaches & players to speak LBU Canteen Voucher - Jake Rorke LBU 2.4 - 29 def by Colbo 16.14 - 110 Afternoon tea provided. Under 14s Goals - Jamie Maddison-1, Will Roffey - After Senior game: Premiership teams LBU vs St Augustines 1 presented. Awards went to: Awards Roast meal served from 7pm onwards Jacob Haines Nichol Trading Award - Sam Walker Sunday May 12 Saxon Crilly Hip Pocket Voucher - Jarrod Monaghan Nicholas Mitchell Giddings Voucher - Lachlan Egglestone 10:00 am morning catch up at old Bowden Stone Roma Pizza Voucher - Xav Kellow Bamawm Club Rooms, then 11:00 am 9 Hunter Christian Moama Bakery Voucher - Mitch Jones holes golf & BBQ lunch at Bamawm Finn Palmer Golf Club Under 17s Under 12s - Bye Round LBU 4.4 - 28 def by Colbo 13.6 - 84 RSVP May 3 to...

Goals - Will Ross-1, Dylan Koch-1, Eddy Terry Malone 0428 814 790 or

Brentnall-1, Logan Monro-1 Peter Broom 0428 809 940

Awards NETBALL Morans Water Award - Brad Jones Norlec Award - Will Ross A Grade Bennetts Sports Voucher - Dylan Verhey LBU 36 def Heathcote 34 Giddings Voucher - Lochie Pannam Giddings Voucher & Noels Quality McDonalds Voucher - Coby Cox Moama Meats Award - Bec Eade ... LBU Canteen Voucher - Nicko Jones Body Shop Voucher (Emily Holgate) - Under 14s & Under 12s - Bye round Lyndall Taylor & Jemma McNair

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MONDAYS  Strength & Balance Class MAY Saturday 11 9.00 am - Bush Nursing Centre HDFNL - Rnd 5:  Nicole Hocking Podiatrist Friday 3 LBU v White Hills 9.30 - 4.30. - Bush Nursing Centre. Locky Bowls Men’s practice Phone: 5486 2544. 4:30pm followed by family BBQ Sunday 12  Lockington & District T.O.W.N Club Heritage Complex Open 6.30 pm - Bush Nursing Centre Paint & Sip 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Activities Room) Lockington Heritage Complex 7:30pm On Duty: Joe & Julie TUESDAYS Monday 13 Saturday 4  Men’s Shed Meals on Wheels: HDFNL - Rnd 4: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Catholic Ladies L’ville-Gunny v LBU Phone 0499 170 329

 Dr. Patrick Nzegwu Senior Citizens Carpet Bowls 10:00am Sunday 5 9.30 am - 5.00 pm Heritage Complex Meeting 7:30pm Pine Grove Gun Club Simulated Bush Nursing Centre At the Complex Field & Game Phone: 5486 2544.

Wednesday 15  Lockington Playgroup Heritage Complex Open Action Club Activity Night at Club Rooms 10.00am - 9:30 to 11:30am 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ph: 0428 844 489 or 0409 259 723 St. James Church Hall. On Duty: Fenton & Lindsay for details. Enquiries: Tammy Norman 0411 056 765  Ladies Social Bowls Monday 6 Friday 17 10:00 am start. Meals on Wheels: Locky Bowls Men’s practice Lions Club 4:30pm followed by family BBQ WEDNESDAYS

 Strength & Balance Class Senior Citizens Carpet Bowls Sunday 19 9.00 am - Bush Nursing Centre. 1:15pm Swap Meet & Market 7:00 am  Massage with Anita. Tuesday 7 See advert for details Phone 5486 2544 for appointment.

Flu Vaccinations  Tai Chi Lockington Pony Club Rally Bush Nursing Centre 5:30- 6:30 pm Bush Nursing Centre 10:00am Scurrah Reserve (Contact 1:30pm - 2:15pm $8 per session, with Fay Sizeland Sherrin Harbour 0418 112 292) Ph: 5486-2254 to register

THURSDAYS Heritage Complex Open Men’s Shed Morning Tea  Social Activity Day 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 10:00am at the Shed 10am - Bush Nursing Centre On Duty: Gordon M & Beryl Phone: 5480 6701 Wednesday 8  Men’s Shed Monday 20 Lions Club Dinner Meeting By appointment Meals on Wheels: 7:30pm Heritage Centre Phone: 0499 170 329 Bush Nursing Centre  Ladies Social Badminton

Lockington District UCAF 9:30am - Bamawm Sports Centre. Senior Citizens Carpet Bowls Casserole Lunch Enquiries: 0458 548 622 10:00am followed by meeting See advert. For details

SATURDAYS Wednesday 22 Thursday 9 Lockington Lions Club Business Meeting  Bingo Milloo CWA 10:00am 7:30pm Heritage Centre. 7:15 pm - St. Joseph’s Hall Milloo Hall Campaspe St, Rochester.

Friday 24 Friday 10 Locky Bowls Men’s practice Locky Bowls Men’s practice 4:30pm followed by family BBQ 4:30pm followed by family BBQ Lockington Library Hours:

Lockington Deb Ball Tuesday 10.00 am – 2.00 pm Social Indoor Bowls 7:30pm Hosted by Lockington Consolidated School Bamawm Extension Hall Wednesday 10.00 am – 2.00 pm and 3 pm – 5 pm

Thursday 10.00 am – 2.00 pm

Bank Trading Hours St. Mary’s Op Shop

Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 10.00 am - 2.00 pm Mon, Wed, 10am to 2pm Thursdays & Fridays - 9.30 am to 12 noon, 12.45 pm to 4.00 pm Thurs Fri, 10am to 2:30pm