BREWARRINA NEWS Price $1.10 (inc. GST) Volume 2 No38 Date 28th July 2000

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LOCAL GIRL WINS

SCHOLARSHIP FOR SPEECH & DRAMA

Young Belinda Loughnan who was a student at St Patricks for most of her life and is now attend-ing the Perabore Christian Community School in Bourke was awarded the Junior Scholarship for 12 years and under in the speech and drama section of the 30th City of Dubbo Eisteddfod. Belinda, who travels to Bourke every day uses the time and her brother (Joss) to practice her pieces, received a certificate and $500 that must go towards the development of her talent. The Scholarship was awarded by the adjudicator on her overall performance which included a poetry recital, bible reading and dramatization for each sec-tion. Belinda was highly commended. The practice for joss on the bus has paid off as together they both took out the third place in the dramatization. Belinda dreams of one day being an actress and I don’t doubt for one minute that she will achieve this goal. Mrs Barbara Loughnan tells me that Belinda has had help from people in our community. Thanks go out to Mrs Mary Spaeth and Local Outback Arts assistance from Kath Cooper. Also Paul Row from Belinda’s school has tutored her. I would like to say congratulations to Belinda and Well done. You are an inspiration to all the children in Brewarrina. It just goes to show if you want something bad enough it is achievable . Belinda says it is great to get to Dubbo and meet new people and to see how the other students perform. It not only helps, it gives you new ways to present your performances.

Treat

Cancer with

Daffodils

… and give hope for a cancer-free future

By taking part in Daffodil Day on Friday 18 August you can help save lives and enhance the quality of life

for those living with cancer. You can help by buying Daffodils and related merchandise, available from the

Brewarrina Shire Council offices in Bathurst Street, Brewarrina.

Last year Daffodil Day raised $2.1M in NSW. Funds raised from Daffodil Day helps fund programs in re-

search, education and support for people with cancer. This year the target is $2.4M.

Sixty years ago almost all cancers were incurable, but thanks to cancer research, better treatments and ear-

lier diagnosis, more people are surviving cancer than ever before. The good news is that 50% of cancers

are successfully treated. But with almost 27,000 people in NSW diagnosed with cancer each year we still

have a long way to go.

Daffodil Day - 18 August 2000

Fire Station Open Day Residents gathered at the Brewarrina fire station on Saturday 22 July for their annual open day activities. Local firefighters were

on hand to offer advice on fire safety, on making 000 emergency calls, and to show and demonstrate the firefighting and other

equipment.

The fire engine carries 13 lengths of 38mm hose, 13 lengths of 70mm hose and its own water supply of 1800 litres. The fire

engine also carries portable fire extinguishers, ladders, breathing apparatus to enable firefighters to fight fires without being

overcome by smoke, fully encapsulated gas suits, rescue and first aid equipment.

Visitors discovered that the fire station is manned by

volunteer local people called retained firefighters. Re-

tained firefighters are employed part time by the NSW

Fire Brigades.

These firefighters are given pagers which notifies them

of ‘call-outs’ where they head to the fire station, dress in

their protective fire fighting clothing and head out to

battle the blaze.

To join the fire brigade you must be over 18 years of

age, and you must pass an interview and a medical ex-

amination. New recruits are sent to Wellington for four

days of training and orientation.

The younger visitors were given colouring-in books, fire

safety stickers, and were treated to a sausage sizzle at

lunch time. Those in attendance came away from the

open day feeling secure that such dedicated people are

looking after the residents of Brewarrina in the event of a

fire.

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to the Brewarrina News, care of the Post Office. All photos will be returned.

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POLICE NEWS July 21

On Thursday the 20th July 2000 Police con-

ducted a pre dawn operation Targeting a

number of persons wanted for numerous of-

fences. These persons had been avoiding

police and offences include Warrants, Break/

Enter and steal, and Domestic Assaults. Peo-

ple arrested where 41 year old male arrested

at his home for 6 outstanding warrants where

he had failed to appear at Bourke District

court in regards to a number of assault mat-

ter. Bail was refused.

12 year old male was arrested at his home for

Breach of Bail The young person was cur-

rently on bail for property theft offences and

was awaiting a Youth Conference in the near

future. Bail was refused.

23 Year old male was arrested at his home

for a Domestic related assault. The male was

charged and conditionally bailed to appear at

Brewarrina Local Court next month. One of

the conditions is that he reside in Sydney.

13 Year old male was arrested for attempt

Break/Enter and at a local business house.

The male was also in Breach of his bail and

as a result he was formerly refused bail and

taken to Bourke

15 Year old male was arrested at home for

Break and Enter and Steal x2, and was sub-

sequently charged with these matters. The

male was granted very strict bail and will ap-

pear at Brewarrina Children’s Court next

month.

14 Year old male was arrested at home for

the offences of Break/Enter and Steal x 2, At-

tempt Break and Enter and Steal, and breach

of Bail. The male was formerly refused bail

and taken to Bourke Cells.

In the early hours of Friday the 2 July 2000

Brewarrina Police located a box containing

137 Cannabis Seedlings approx

3 inches tall. Further enquiries

regarding this matter are being

undertaken.

POLICE NEWS

JULY 24

On the 24 July 2000 Brewarrina had a

handheld UHF Radio handed in to them.

Any person who has lost or had stolen

property similar to this is asked to con-

tact Brewarrina Police on 68305599

About 3 am today Brewarrina Police

were called to an address in Narran

Street, Brewarrina where a 33 year old

man was arrested for Breaching an AVO.

The male was arrested without incident

and refused bail and taken to Bourke

Cells.

About Midnight on Saturday two females

aged 17 & 21 were involved in a physical

altercation in Bathurst Street, Brewarrina.

Police intervened and both offenders will

be summonsed for offensive behavior to

appear at Brewarrina Local Court next

month.

Also on Saturday night about 11.45 pm

Police were called to attend a licensed

premises in Brewarrina to remove a 18 yr

old male who was abusing staff as he had

been refused entry. Police attended and

with the assistance of other family mem-

bers the male was removed from the sce-

ne. The male will be summonsed for of-

fensive Conduct and will also appear at

Brewarrina Local Court.

Two 12 yr old males that were granted

Bail by Bourke Local Court on Friday

after being arrested for committing an

Attempt Break and Enter were arrested

last night in breach of their Curfew bail

again. One Youth Breached his bail the

night it was granted to him, Whilst the

other waited to the following night. Both

these males will appear again at Bourke

Bail Court on this date in

regards to an application

for bail.

Dear Ethel Happy Birthday to Bill Loughnan who celebrat-ed his birthday I Happy Birthday to Bill Loughnan who celebrat-ed in true Xmas in July fashion on Saturday night. Also Happy birthday to Donna Jefferies for Fri-day I believe she is now 21????? Welcome home to Sharon Davidson who is looking extremely good. Must be all that great weather in Grafton. Also I see that Harley Stanley is strutting a great big smile knowing that his mate Josh Kennedy is back in town. I see Jeff Smith (works manager) for the shire is back in town but the Question on every ones lips is “for how long Jeff”? The Pony Club held an event full day on Sun-day. Jordan Gilligan needs do a bit more on that gear check. Elle Lukas may need to grip a bit more with those knees. Never mind girls, you will be able to show them all your style at the next Rally day. The winner’s of the Parents and Friends 100 club where John George 1st Tom Lather 2nd and Kerry Loyd 3rd well done guys you can pick your prizes up at the school. A great night was had by all who attended the parents and friends Dinner “how much was that bottle of wine Robyn”? Congratulations to Tim & Linda Volmer on the birth of their baby boy. Was that the Posty doing a bit of mustering up the main street on Wednesday! my that posty bike comes in handy. Happy Birthday to Kyle Neale and Macey CrawfordNice to see Coop with an off-sider, that’s a great bit of commitment to Bre ’s youth. They tell me their was a major camping exhibi-tion into the unknown wilder-ness of Bre made by a certain shire employee and family where was that kitchen sink

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A LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor

This is an open letter to those lost youths of

Brewarrina.

This is a letter

ESPECIALLY for the youths who

VIOLATED my home.

You might have no conscience with regards

to your actions when you gain illegal entry to

innocent people’s homes; steal, trash and take

not only possessions that are saleable, but al-

so worthless pieces that nave no intrinsic val-

ue except to the legal owner.

Your families, and those in the community,

who lie for you or just keep their mouths shut

when offered goods, knowing full well that

they have been stolen are helping to just put

off the day when you will finally be convicted

of some horrendous crime, and spend the rest

of your lives in prison;

IF YOU ARE SO BAD NOW, AT SUCH A

YOUNG AGE, WHAT FUTURE DO YOU

HAVE IN REALITY?

I will tell you now. NONE. You have no

future.

You have shunned the gift of education

You have no respect from the majority of the

people in this town.

Do you honestly believe that people don’t

know who you are? Get real people talk,

children tell their friends: Just because you

think you have been smart enough to evade

being caught this time, next time you might

not be so lucky. I feel a deep sadness for you.

Because when you reach my age you will not

have the wonderful memories of laughter,

friendship and most of all LOVE

Bon Parkins.

MEDIA RELEASE

17TH JULY 2000

Around 7.30 pm on Sunday a family have

returned to their home to discover a number

of youths inside the house stealing their

possessions . The youths have decamped

when surprised by the family and enquiries

are continuing into this.

Around 7pm on Saturday a 28 year old

Brewarrina female has refused to leave the

Brewarrina Hotel when directed to do so by

the licensee. Police were contacted and at-

tended a short time later, where it was ob-

served that the female had left. The female

will be issued a infringement notice for Fail

to Quit Licensed Premises.

At 6.30 pm on Sunday the Barwon Bridge

on the northern side of Brewarrina was

discovered to be structurally unsound.

Brewarrina Shire have placed a 10 tone load

limit on the bridge, with a 20 km/h speed

limit posted.

Heavy vehicles are informed that detours

will have to be made and they will be

advised when the bridge has been fixed.

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The office can occasionally be closed at short notice - a sign will then be placed on the gate.

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COMMUNITY HEALTH

Community Health is changing to primary Health Care

focus. This idea of Primary Health Care is to keep well

people well and to identify early signs of illness. The

workers are able to discuss things like diet, blood pres-

sure, immunization etc.

One member of Community Health will be assigned to

each area of town to promote health through various ac-

tivities and will be the health contact for that area. Each

worker will be contacting residents in their area to let

them know more.

The Primary Health Care Workers include Wendy, and

William will soon be completing Associate Diplomas in

Community Health and David is a Registered Nurse

currently completing a Primary Health Care course

DAILY DRESSINGS CLINIC

Blood pressure and Blood sugar level checks are now

being done every morning from 9.00 to 10.00 am at the

Health Centre

A reminder that a Community Midwife is available on

Tuesday for antenatal checks. An Early Childhood clin-

ic is held every Wednesday, for all baby checks and im-

munisations. Please phone for appointments 68392316

Farwell to Emmy who is leaving us at the end of the

month for greener pastures in Goodooga. Both the staff

and clients of Community Health will miss her and wish

her well.

DRUGS

WHAT IS THE ISSUE

Do you know that the use of drugs by young people is a

worrying issue for the community of Brewarrina and

has a great impact on society as a whole? The Brewarri-

na Community Health Centre provides the service of a

drug and alcohol Councilor who visits on the first

Thursday of each month. If you have any problems con-

cerning drug and alcohol. Please feel free to call in to

the Health Centre and speak to me, William Smith,

Health Education Officer or any of the staff members or

you can phone on 68392316 The next visit for the drug

and alcohol Councilor is on 03/08/2000

We would like to express our condolences to the

Crawford family on their recent loss

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