July 2012 THETHE VOICEVOICE of Upper Lachlan Shire, the Shire of Villages TRIBUTE TO DAME MARY GILMORE LOCAL COMPOSER ADAPTS Where awakes the morning To dapple all the hills, GILMORE POEM Where dewdrop, shaken, Pendant slides and spills, Mary Gilmore Weekend organisers are very fortunate Where the golden bugles to have local brilliant composer, Stephen Lindsay who Sunset calls reveille - has written a beautiful song adapted from Mary That’s where the Pejar runs, Gilmore`s poem “Pejar Creek”. Runs like a slip of silver through the valley. This song will be recorded on CD and will be available for sale. Where the springtime blossoms Like a mellow laughter, Pejar Creek Over all the grasses, Deep in the meadow grass Over ridge and rafter, Easy stand the cattle, Over all the tree-tops, Lightly lock the young bulls Down each ferny valley - In a mimic battle, That’s where the Pejar runs, Pride gathers with each shock, Every break and rally - Runs like a slip of silver through the valley. That’s where the Pejar runs, Where the Pejar rises Springs the Wollondilly, Runs like a slip of silver through the valley. Twinned upon the mountains Softly as a thrush sings Babbling brook and ghyllie; In the morning hushes, Softly sing the waters Where the bridge-heads rumble Round the reedy rushes, Side by side they dally - Softly at the sand-bar, Out where the Pejar runs, Softly at the sally - Dame Mary Gilmore DBE (August 16, 1865 3 December 1962) Runs like a slip of silver through the valley. prominent Australian socialist poet and journalist, born near Cotta That’s where the Pejar runs, Dame Mary Gilmore Walla. Painting by Lyall Trindall, c1938. Currently on display at the Runs like a slip of silver through the valley. - Mary Gilmore weekend details on page 9 National Gallery. manager South Eastern, Phillip Green, said Fixing draughts, resealing around windows Other tips to make the most of energy con- by making a few small changes around the and doors if there are gaps, and using door sumption this winter include installing house, customers can have a big impact on snakes to keep the cold out and the warmth insulation in walls and ceilings if possible their winter electricity consumption. in can all make a difference to how a home and covering windows to stop heat escap- “By setting heaters and air conditioners to a retains heat. ing through glass. comfortable 18 to 22 degrees, you can still Phillip also suggests making use of the sun “The use of heavy curtains, blinds and Be informed and save on energy use this ensure your families’ comfort without and moving work areas or frequently used shutters can make a noticeable difference to winter. overheating your house,” Phillip said. chairs into direct sunlight, away from cold a room’s temperature and your energy con- As wintery chills hit the Upper Lachlan “Each degree warmer can add to the draughty spots. sumption,” Phillip said. Shire, Essential Energy is reminding amount of energy you use.” “Heating large areas can be both expensive For more information on energy saving customers how to stay warm this winter Make sure your heater’s thermostat is not and impractical and so Essential Energy tips, customers can contact Essential while still keeping an eye on their power near an open door or draughty area as you recommends customers make sure the areas Energy’s dedicated energyanswers team on consumption. may be overheating your room based on a being heated are well used or consider 1800 363 749. Essential Energy’s regional general cold thermostat. zoned heating if possible,” Phillip said. Proud to sponsor the Voice of the Upper Lachlan Shire Page 2 THE VOICE additional services. Goulburn Mulwaree Council will undertake Members can borrow DVDs, music CDs, some services on behalf of the other books on CD and even e-books and e-audio. Councils on a ‘fee for service’ basis. Library Biz Members have access to books and infor- Members of Southern Tableland Libraries by Kerri-ann mation via the Internet 24 hours a day and 7 will hardly notice the difference. They will by Kerri-ann days a week via the shared libraries web- still be able to borrow and return books at Pratley site. Members can reserve and renew items any of the libraries; still access collections online and search for and borrow items at all the libraries; still use services via the from the collections of other libraries. shared website. One thing that hasn’t changed in public The new Co-operative Agreement libraries over the years is that membership commenced on July 1, 2012 and will run, Library has seen changes to its membership and services are all still FREE! initially, for three years. Although it is sad NEW ERA FOR and changes to the member Councils. The The Participating Councils have agreed that to see the end of the Southern Tablelands SOUTHERN Councils currently participating in the the time is now right for each Council to set Regional Library which has been so suc- Regional Library Agreement are Goulburn the future directions for and manage the cessful in providing the Region with excel- TABLELANDS Mulwaree, Upper Lachlan Shire and Yass operations of their own public library lent public library services over such a long Valley Councils. services. This will enable each of the period, the Upper Lachlan Shire Library LIBRARIES Councils to better meet the particular needs Service will continue to develop and of their own community. improve and strive to remain one of our For over 30 years, Southern Tableland’s The Councils, however, see that there are Shire’s great assets. Councils have been working co-operatively still advantages for their communities in From July 1, 2012 members can access the to provide residents with the best possible working together within the Southern Southern Tablelands Library Co-operative’s public libraries. Tablelands Region. The great advantage of website from its new home at Through the formation, many years ago, of all Southern Tablelands libraries sharing www.stlc.nsw.gov.au the Southern Tablelands Regional Library, their collections is that it continues to give Councils have been able to use their access for all residents to a much larger combined resources to offer a higher level number of items for loan. OPENING HOURS of library service and access to larger There are also advantages to using a shared collections than they would have been able online catalogue and website and in pooling to offer individually. their resources to ensure the best purchas- Crookwell Library is open Monday, The current Southern Tablelands Regional ing advantage when buying collection Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10:30 am – Library Agreement will come to an end on material. 5pm, Wednesday 1.30 pm – 5 pm and June, 30 2012. Over the life of the Regional Over the long life of the Regional Library, With this intention, Goulburn Mulwaree Saturday mornings from 10:00am – 12:00 Library, Local Government Areas have public libraries have changed significantly. Council, Upper Lachlan Shire Council and noon. been adjusted, merged and had changes of Where once public libraries only lent books Yass Valley Council have agreed to form name. Originally formed by Goulburn City, and access to collections was via a card the Southern Tablelands Library Co-opera- Gunning Library is open Tuesday and Crookwell Shire, Gunning Shire, Mulwaree catalogue, public libraries now offer a tive. Whilst each Council will operate their Wednesday 2 pm – 5 pm, Thursday 1 pm – Shire, Tallaganda Shire and Yass Shire diverse range of items for loan and many own public libraries independently, 5pm and Friday 10 am – 5 pm. Councils, the Southern Tablelands Regional Lachlan Shire Council Offices at Emergency after hours numbers: Police and Fire all areas anytime dial 000 CCOOUUNNCCIILL 44 Spring Street, Crookwell and 123 Yass Street, Gunning, by phon- Crookwell / Bigga / Binda / Tuena / Grabben Gullen 4830 1000, Fax: (02) 4832 2066, ELECTIONS / Laggan /Taralga and Big Hill areas: Roads, bridges Email:[email protected] ELECTIONS ing (02) 48301000 or from and tips 0429 786 659, water and sewer 0407 496 PO BOX 42 Gunning NSW 2581 Ph: (02) 4845 Council’s website www.upperlach- 358. 4100, lan.nsw.gov.au. Gunning / Dalton / Breadalbane / Collector / Fax: (02) 4845 1426, Email: council@upperlach- Upper Lachlan Shire Council The claim must be completed and Jerrawa areas: Roads, bridges and tips, water and lan.nsw.gov.au Local Government Elections lodged with Council on or before sewer 0427 454 206. 29 Orchard Street, Taralga NSW 2580 Ph: (02) 4840 September, 8 2012 6 pm Monday, July 30, 2012. Contact details for Council’s Crookwell, 2099, Non-Residential Rolls of Electors If a claim for non-residential enrol- Gunning and Taralga offices Fax: (02) 4840 2296, Email: taralgacsc@ceinter- ment was made for a previous PO BOX 10 Crookwell NSW 2583, Ph: (02) net.com.au If you are an owner, rate paying Council election and you wish to Medical services available in the Upper Lachlan Shire lessee or occupier of rateable land claim enrolment for this election which is not your primary you must re-apply. CROOKWELL Services provided include: residence, you or a nominee may Crookwell Hospital: 13 - 15 Kialla Rd Crookwell, Ph: * Community Nursing Service, *GP Clinic, be entitled to be enrolled on the 02 4832 1300 * Seniors Day Program, *Respite Care, roll of non-residential owners of Crookwell Health Care Centre: 17 Kialla Rd. * Equipment Loan, *Pathology Clinic, Crookwell, Ph: 02 4843 2500. Medical, Pathology, * Early Childhood Clinic, *Women’s Health Clinic, rateable land or the roll of occupiers Orthopaedic Surgeon, Physiotherapist, * Physiotherapy, * Podiatry, and rate paying lessees for this Audiologist, and massage therapist also available.