Crooble Chronicle

March –April 2015 Hello All,

Well this edition has been epic to get to press, we have some wonderful

things going on in our community over the next few weeks, take your time to

read and savour. Thanks to all my wonderful contributors, without you we

wouldn’t have this bumper issue! Hope to see you all at the ANZAC

celebrations next month, but in the meantime, have one for me at the Croppa

Rugby Challenge! (Apologies, prior Council commitment. ☺)

Don’t forget to vote next Saturday, and think about supporting your local club

at their next event, if we don’t use it, we lose it! Ed

Information about the NSW upcoming election can be found at www.votensw.info/ Local Polling booths are: Croppa Creek School ( The P&C have a sausage sizzle and book fair to keep you fed and entertained!), Moree Hall, Gravesend Hall, North Star Public School, Pallamallawa Public School, Yetman Memorial Hall, Warialda Town Hall, Roxy Theatre Bingara. Pre-polling is available at the Moree Civic Centre from March 23-28th . For iVote (online voting) please go to the

website to register.

Saturday

March 28th 2015

Photo Competition Best Local Sunrise to be used on Warialda Anglican Church roadside banners. Photo needs to be highest resolution you have. Prize: “personal satisfaction” Deadline: 10/5/2015 Email to warialdaanglican@outlook.com or ann@bizclean.biz with your name and place photo taken Photos will be put on warialda christians facebook page as received.

All purchases benefit our school!

Croppa Creek Club

News � As Croppa Creek Community Group 25th Anniversary Clean Up Australia Day supervisor I report the day 1st of March to be successful for 2015. Roads covers were TIP to VILLAGE + VILLAGE to T SECTION + TO THE BRIDGE and RAILWAY LINE on the mown strips via foot, private vehicles + Rural Fire Service PC (safety vehicle) with box tralier. Thanks to my small group of helpers-Lorraine Dorrington, Ethan and Oliver Bellman, Wendy and John Forsyth, Bronnie, Georgia and Millie Smith and Gus, Wil and Eric O'Sullivan. Todd and Carolyn Bellman for the morning tea. Rubbish and recycables have been collated for the CUA paperwork survey and collected by the wheelie bin service. LETS KEEP CROPPA CREEK

CLEAN!!! Cheryl Timmins � Keep & eye on the notice board for invitation to clubs

events. Phone Lawrie Timmins

0427545227 for more

information. � Croppa Creek Bowling Club directors

meetings are held on the 2nd Wed of

each month at 7.30pm.

� Golf on demand! . Golf course is ready to go, get your family, mates & anyone else you like & get out there!

NORTH STAR

ANZAC SERVICE 11am Sat. 25th April

at the Memorial Park.

The North Star park has had a major facelift in time

for this special day. As this is the 100th

centenary, it

will be lead by a Lighthorse Troop in full uniform to

commemorate the feats of the Anzacs at Gallipoli.

After the service lunch will be

available at the Sporting Club

and the traditional Two Up ring

will also be in operation.

ALL WELCOME

Congratulations! CROPPA CREEK

FARM SPARES is

now 24 years in

business as of 12th

March 2015. THANKYOU TO ALL WHO

HAVE SUPPORTED US OVER

THE YEARS.

NSW Rural Assistance Authority - Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate The NSW Government has announced $20 million in additional support for farmers to establish permanent water infrastructure to assist with the immediate water supply needs and long-term risk mitigation for the farm enterprise. The Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate (EWIR) scheme aims to help severely drought affected livestock producers install on-farm water infrastructure such as pipelines, bores, tanks and troughs. The availability of rebates is subject to funds being available. The scheme will close on 30 June 2015 or when the funding allocation is exhausted. For more information on this rebate, visit the NSW Rural Assistance website. http://www.raa.nsw.gov.au/assistance/emergency-water-infrastructure-rebate

DrumMuster Bookings to

Lawrie Timmins

0427545227.

Thanks to all who

do help with

organising their

deliveries, and do

the right thing.

Crooble

Hall

Committee Meets on the

first Monday of

the month at

7.30pm

All

Welcome

Livestock Producers

PLEASE CHECK

YOUR NVD

EDITION As of the 1st January 2015, ONLY the 2013 version of the cattle & sheep NVD’s

will be acceptable. You can organise new NVD’s by ringing 1800 683 111 or go to the computer & you can

download an electronic version.

(www.mla.com.au & click on LPA/NVD’s – right hand side under Quick access, then click on National Vendor Declarations)

For more information, please contact Chris Gooda on 0437600914 or

for market stalls, call Jenny Jackson on 0407741914.

Joke for the Day

The room was full of pregnant

women with their husbands. The

instructor said “Ladies, remember

that exercise is good for you, walking

is particularly beneficial. It

strengthens the pelvic muscles and

and will make delivery that much

easier.

Just pace yourself, make plenty of

stops and try to stay on a soft

surface like grass or a path.”

“ Gentlemen, remember, - you’re in

this together, it wouldn’t hurt you to

go walking with her, the shared

experience would be good for you

both.”

The room suddenly became very

quiet as the men absorbed this

information.

After a few moments, one of the

men at the back of the room raised

his hand.

‘Yes?” said the instructor.

“I was just wondering if it would be

all right if she carries a golf bag

while we walk?”

Brings a tear to your eye, doesn’t it?

This level of sensitivity can’t be

taught……

RECIPE OF THE MONTH

ANZAC Slice 1 1/4 cups plain flour 1 1/4 cups rolled oats 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup shredded coconut 150g butter, chopped 2 tablespoons golden syrup 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 2 tablespoons boiling water Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Grease and line a 3cm-deep, 19cm x 29cm (base) slice pan with baking paper. Combine flour, oats, sugar and coconut in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre. Place butter and syrup in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes or until smooth. Combine bicarb of soda and boiling water in a jug. Remove butter mixture from heat. Stir in bicarb of soda mixture. Add to flour mixture. Stir to combine. Transfer to prepared pan. Using the back of a spoon, press mixture evenly into pan. Bake for 25 to 30 min. or until golden. Cool in pan. Cut into squares. Serve.

Country Girls

Tips ! • To undo something that is

rusted together use a few • drops of vinegar.

• To tenderise steak in stews or casseroles add two tablespoons vinegar.

• A teaspoon of sugar will take away that over- salted taste from dishes without leaving any taste of sugar.

1.

The Warialda

Community

Advisory

Group of the LLS is up and running and

has had a meeting on

3rd March in at the

LLS office. The

subcommittee consists

of Geoff Smith, Doug

Barnett, Rachel

Sherman, Steve

Adams and Andrew

Phillips, a great team

to start off with.

QUOTE FOR THE DAY

“One of the symptoms of an approaching nervous breakdown, is the belief that

one’s work is terribly important..” Bertrand Russell

The Satnav

- by Pam Ayres

I have a little Satnav,

It sits there in my car

A Satnav is a driver's friend,

it tells you where you are.

I have a little Satnav,

I've had it all my life

It's better than the normal ones,

My Satnav is my wife.

It gives me full instructions,

Especially how to drive

"It's sixty miles an hour", it says,

"You're doing sixty five".

It tells me when to stop and start,

And when to use the brake

And tells me that it's never ever,

safe to overtake.

It tells me when a light is red,

And when it goes to green

It seems to know instinctively,

just when to intervene.

It lists the vehicles just in front,

And all those to the rear

And taking this into account,

It specifies my gear.

I'm sure no other driver,

Has so helpful a device

For when we leave and lock the car,

It still gives its advice.

It fills me up with counselling,

Each journey's pretty fraught

So why don't I exchange it,

And get a quieter sort?

Ah well, you see, it cleans the house,

Makes sure I'm properly fed

It washes all my shirts and things,

And keeps me warm in bed!

Despite all these advantages,

And my tendency to scoff,

I only wish that now and then,

I could turn the bugger off.

Your local consultant is Rebecca Christian, at

Croppa Creek . Please call me on 0409319715

Wetlands and

waterbirds photography

and art competition Great prizes are up for grabs in this year’s Moree Show “Wetlands and Waterbirds” photography and art competitions.. Prize money totalling $950 can be won across four categories. Categories include Junior Photography, Senior Photography and Open Age Artwork (any medium). For more information about the Wetlands and Waterbirds photography and art competition visit http://www.moreeshowsociety.com.au/pavilion.html. These categories are proudly supported by North West Local Land Services and the Gwydir Environmental Advisory Group.

Congratulations! to Michael, Krystle, Harry and Louie Sky welcoming into their family their daughter and sister Isabella Rose.

CHURCH NOTES St Johns Milguy

March 22 Layreading 9.00am

29 Layreading 9.00am

April 5 Pastor Doecke 9.00am HC(Easter Sun.)

12 Layreading 9.00 am

19 Pastor Dahl 11.00 am HC

26 Layreading 9.00am

Anglican Parish Popinguy 2nd Sunday 9.00 am

Yallaroi 2nd Sunday 11.30 am

Croppa Creek 4th Sunday 9.00 am

Tulloona 4th Sunday 11.00 am

North Star Weekly 6.00 pm

Easter services are; Good Friday - Popinguy 9.00 am; Yallaroi 11.30 am

Easter Sunday - North Star 9.00 am; Tulloona 11.00 am

CWCI Safari - 17th March, 2.30 pm at CWA Hall

North Star. All ladies welcome. Phone Jenni

Mitchell for details - 07 4676 3186.

ALL WELCOME

Small Grants for Rural Communities (SGRC) Grants of up to $5,000 are available for projects and activities that offer clear public benefit for communities in rural, regional or remote Australia. Priority is given to communities of 10,000 or fewer. The program funds a wide range of projects such as:

• Repair and maintenance of small to mid-scale community infrastructure, such as public halls, schools and recreation reserves.

• Providing communications equipment and enhancing infrastructure and systems, especially for emergency services organisations.

• Community events and capacity building, such as volunteer training, support and development.

Round 27 opens 2 February and

closes at 5pm on 27 March 2015. If you have any queries or wish to

discuss your project please contact the

Program Manager, Neriman Kemal on

1800 170 020.

Communication

on the Station! Saturday 18

th April

North Star Sporting Club

10am-3pm

Facilitated by

“Universally Speaking” A day out for husbands and wives and children, encourage your friends and neighbours to come along and sharpen their communication skills, as it will be a great day. Lunch and morning tea are free. Farmlink will also do a presentation. Children are welcome, there will be a jumping castle ,face painting, colouring in and child minding for the day. For more information or to RSVP, please call Christine Connor on

0447 611 460

Farmers are getting degrees Did you know that there is a degree

specifically designed for Australian farmers?

RuralBiz Training is proud to partner with

University of New England (UNE) to make

the Bachelor of Agrifood Systems available

to you, right on your farm.

This degree has 4 specialist majors:

• cropping

• livestock

• horticulture

• poultry

It's an opportunity for you to join other

farmers who are extending their skills and

thinking beyond their farm gates.

You can complete almost 50% of this

degree with us, and do the remaining units

by external study through UNE - all from your

farm.

For more information go to:

www.ruralbiztraining.com.au

WILD, WACKY & WONDERFUL WOMEN

HOW TO CREATE YOUR

MAGNIFICENT LIFE WHAT DOES LIVING A TRULY MAGNIFICENT LIFE MEAN TO YOU?

• Is it about creating fulfilling and meaningful relationships?

• Is it having all the success and abundance you can imagine?

• Is it having more time, energy & passion in your life?

FIND OUT HOW IN THIS INSPIRING WORKSHOP

We all want more out of life; more joy, more fulfilment, more love, more energy, more passion, more

meaning, more laughter, more adventure, more certainty and connection. Dr Natalie Shepard and Sandra Martin are both influential communication and behavioural specialists who specialise in bringing out the very best in all women. With backgrounds in psychotherapy and behavioural therapy, Natalie and Sandra provide life lessons in how simple changes and shifts in thinking and outlook can have a profound impact on our lives. Redesign your habits. Create unwavering passion. Unlock your Magnificent Life. Don't miss out on this life changing event. Only 40 places available Date: Monday 20th April 2015 Venue: Croppa Creek Golf and Bowling Club Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm Admission: Free ( Would normally be $195/hd) Contact Christine Connor – 0447 611 460 to book your place.

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Happy Birthday! March – Scott Mooney , Doug Barnett, David (Bones) Tighe,

Helen Coulton, Damo Allport, Sarah Canham, Sarah Coleman, Kym Miller, Krystle Sky.

April – Damien Timmins and Lawrie Timmins, Angela Swan, Samantha and

Tabatha McDouall, Todd Bellman, Eric, Heidi and Travis Mills, Ben and Harry

Whibley, Graham and Lachlan Gall, Jessica Wells, Christina Smith, Belinda

Stevenson, Kate Owen, Sharon Baker, Kath McLean, Liz Durkin, Jenny Bailey and

all the other April babies.

CALENDAR March 21

st Croppa Creek Crows Rugby Challenge

24th Soil Nutrition Workshop - Warialda

28th NSW State Election

April 3

rd Good Friday

5th Easter Sunday

6th Crooble Hall Committee Meeting

8th

Croppa Creek Club Director’s meeting

11th Copeton Freshwater Swim

18th Communication on the Station – Nth Star

20th Wild, Wacky, Women – Croppa Creek

25th Anzac Day – Services at Croppa Creek & North Star

Please send all items to

The Editor –Angela

Doering

‘Strathdarr’ MSF 2284

Crooble NSW 2400

Ph/Fax 02 67540275

Email:

strathdarr@activ8.net.au

CWA of NSW (Chicks With

Attitude)

North Star

Branch

New Member enquiry always

welcome ....

0746763186