WALWA WORLD Free - Donations Accepted A free monthly Walwa-Jingellic community newsletter covering the Upper Murray from Lankeys Creek to Tintaldra to Burrowye and from Ournie to Talmalmo November 2018 THE JINGELLIC SCHOOL - END OF AN ERA College. I had grown up in Sydney. We had all been awarded scholarships to attend tertiary education and thus were bonded to the Department of Education for two years … or pay a hefty penalty. So we had to accept a position wherever the department sent us. I was originally sent to Tumbarumba Primary School. I caught the train to Tumut and my brother and sister-in-law, who were at that stage living in Tumut, drove me to Tumbarumba. We secured lodgings and I started my teaching career teaching First Class in the Infants Department. However, it’s always a numbers game with schools and unfortunately the numbers were too low to keep an extra teacher, so with only five days there, I received “the telegram”! “Report to Jingellic Public School 9am Monday”. Unfortunately for me the only other new graduate sent to Tumbarumba played the piano … and I didn’t. So they kept her! As I didn’t even have a driver’s licence, nor did I have a clue My History With the Jingellic School where Jingellic was … once again my brother came to the rescue. Bron Smithwick In 1924 Miss Rhoda Beazley was sent to teach at the Jingellic School. She missed the mail coach which was the only form of transport between Holbrook and Jingellic, and had to be accommodated in Holbrook until the following Tuesday; The mail coach, a covered horse drawn wagon, was available on time the following Tuesday. I climbed with difficulty over the wheel and took my seat next to the driver. We commenced at about 9am on our long journey, delivering mail en route. The elderly driver was very kind, chatted all the way………. At Lankeys Creek, the nice ladies at the Inn gave me a cup of tea. At sunset we ascended a hill and he said to me; ‘close your eyes and open them when I tell you’. I did so and saw in the distance my little schoolhouse nestled amongst the elm trees and in the background the colours of the setting sun. Miss Beazley’s description of her arrival at Jingellic resonated with my own introduction. Thankfully a little easier than taking a whole day in a wagon to get from Holbrook! In 1973 I was fresh out of Armidale (northern NSW) Teacher’s We drove down the hill to Jingellic with my heart sinking … where on earth had they sent me to!!?? Added to my gloom was that it was pouring with rain. The village was so little! Only one shop! (owned by Reg and Gwen Wilson and I soon learnt that they would deal with anything … from sending off your dry cleaning to getting photos developed.) As I had no idea where I was to live, our first stop was at the Jingellic Hotel where I could rent a room. Edgar Holt was the owner and although he was kind, the local leering barflies left me cold. Mr Holt told me, that the Principal, Bob Thompson, was delighted he was to get a second teacher, and he could be found at the Apex (Cont’d on page 7) Walwa World November 2018 www.walwabushnursing.com Editor: Irene Palmer WATER AEROBICS GROUP Publisher: Kerrie Thompson PO Box 46 Corryong Pool Walwa VIC 3709 every Tuesday and Thursday Ph: 02 6037 1220 4-5pm Fax: 02 6037 1207 Pay for pool entry only. Email: [email protected] From now until end March and cc to [email protected] Enquiries: Kylie Clarke PH 0409371592 Copies in colour are available on the website at www.walwabushnursing.com DEADLINE for articles for next edition 12 NOON FRIDAY 14 DECEMBER 2018 Grandpa decided that shopping for Christmas presents had NO articles will be accepted after this become too difficult. All his grandchildren had everything they deadline needed, so he decided to send them each a cheque. On each card he wrote: 'Happy Christmas, Grandpa' Send articles in either Word or Publisher. P.S. 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Bookings essential. 0409769910 Walwa World November 2018 5 www.walwabushnursing.com NEWS FROM TOWONG SHIRE TOWONG SHIRE COUNCIL SEEKS FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING CR WORTMANN ELECTED AS MAYOR Towong Shire Council this week approved applications to the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund, with hopes Towong Shire Council elected Cr David Wortmann as Mayor for of securing funding for three infrastructure projects identified as a 12-month term at its meeting held on Tuesday 13 November key priorities for Towong Shire and the region. 2018. Cr Wortmann was first elected to Council in October 2008, and has previously served three terms as Mayor from 2014-2017. The applications are part of ongoing efforts by Towong Shire He succeeds Cr Aaron Scales. Cr Andrew Whitehead was Council to enhance community and tourism assets throughout the appointed Council’s Deputy Mayor. Shire and increase visitation to Towong and surrounding municipalities. After thanking fellow Councillors for their support, Cr Wortmann paid tribute to Cr Scales. • Upgrades to Colac Colac Caravan Park and Tallangatta Holiday Park These projects support the construction of new and upgraded “Cr Scales has worked incredibly hard during his time as Mayor cabins, caravan and camping site facilities, kitchen and amenities and I congratulate him on his contribution over the past twelve facilities, and games and entertainment areas. This will extend months,” he said. existing peak seasons and ensure the Parks remain vibrant regional assets and popular holiday destinations. In his outgoing address, Cr Scales thanked his colleagues for their dedication and commitment.