Macarthur Advancement & Development Association Inc. Issue Nº 186 JUNE 2014

MACARTHUR NEWS

The next General Meeting of the Macarthur Advancement & Development Association Inc.

Wednesday 11th JUNE at 7.30 pm at the Senior Citizens Macarthur

Author Unknown

Last month we published a poem, author

unknown and just last week I had an email that

solved the puzzle. I heard from Chris Long who

hails from Cairns in sunny Queensland. Some

years ago the poem was borrowed and ultimately

went viral around the country.

Chris said, in part “By no means did I ever

consider it my best poem but it has captured the

imagination with its blunt message.” Chris Long

has a book of bush poetry and anyone wanting to

read more of his poems can follow the following

link. www.chrislongbushpoetry.com

Chris has kindly given us permission to

publish more of his poems which we will do from

time to time.

How did he find us? From time to time Chris

googles the first line of the poem and up pops a

list of all the times it has appeared on the web.

Because the Macarthur News goes onto the

Macarthur website he was able to see it in our

local paper. If you are watching Chris, thank you

for your poem and for allowing us to use more in

the future.

We wish you all the best with your poetry and

hope to see many more from your pen.

MACARTHUR AND DISTRICT

LIONS CLUB.

MACARTHUR MARKET

SUNDAY,

SEPTEMBER 28th, 2014

Macarthur Hall and precincts.

9.00 am onwards.

Stall sites. $10.00 each

To book a stall, or any enquiries

Tony 55775218

Christine 55761217

Lesley 55761228

AN INTERESTING FACT.

After needing 13litre’s of blood for a surgery at the age of 13,

a man named James Harrison pledged to donate blood once he

turned 18. It was discovered that his blood contained a rare

antigen which cured Rhesus disease. He has donated blood a

record 1,000 times and saved 2,000,000 lives.

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News from Mount Eccles

Rob Stewart-Murray the Moyne Shires En-

gineering officer attended the recent Budj Bim

council meeting held at Mount Eccles. Rob

has the responsibility for managing road sign-

age in the shire. I had asked Rob to attend the

meeting to give a presentation about the pre-

sent situation with signs that indicate the way

to Mount Eccles and what is planned in re-

gards to upgrading them and or installing

more to better lead people to the park. Rob

gave a comprehensive presentation to the Budj

Bim council and we can look forward to the

replacement of some of the signage in the not

too distant future.

From the start of July the booking of camp-

sites at Mount Eccles will go on line.

The current system of ringing up the Eccles

office to book a campsite during the holiday

periods will not be an option. Booking a site

will apply for the entire year. There will soon

be appropriate signage installed at the park

and there is also some advertising etc planned

to alert the public to these changes not only at

Eccles but at other Parks in Victoria.

Booking a campsite will be at

www.parks.vic.gov.au/stay or people can ring

131963. The minister will soon make an

announcement in regards to camp fee charges

to stay at various Parks throughout Victoria.

Gary Bellesini Parks Victoria Ranger @

Mount Eccles

Badminton

Badminton is played on Tuesday night at the

Macarthur Mechanics Institute Hall starting with the

young people at 5.30 and running till 6.30 and

averaging 4-8 players. A structured format is in place

for the junior players.

The seniors start at 7pm and their session is also

structured – for fun. All abilities are catered for and

Brendan Gay would love to see more participants of

all ages but particularly seniors. Want to have a

grudge match? Bring a friend and this can be

arranged.

All equipment is supplied, players only need their

own sneakers.

If your child does not want to play a team sport but

would like to learn to play a sport in a non-threatening

environment this could be the answer. Take them

along and let them try it out.

Adults who find it hard to commit to a weekend

sport might also enjoy the exercise in a fun environ-

ment. You won’t know till you try, so why not give it

a go!

LIONS CLUB NEWS

Macarthur and District Lions Club members have had many

opportunities to be active within our local community over

the past few months.

Some recent activities have been catering at the Macarthur

Campdraft, catering for Macarthur School at sports day in

Hamilton and running their “Coins for Kids” activity, host-

ing Challenge Cancer Children’s visit, being represented at

Macarthur’s Anzac Day service as well as BBQ’ing at the

Macarthur Auction. Two “Youth of the Year” finals were

also conducted with secondary school students visiting

from neighbouring areas.

Our annual Change-over dinner in July will be catered for

by the Macarthur Primary School Parent’s Club and new

President, Tony McNamara will be installed that night.

After last years successful Market Day we are planning a

second one, Sunday September 28th has been the date

chosen. Stalls will again be $10 each and already interest

has been shown, with some already booked.

Please keep Friday night, October 17th free and support our

Annual Community Tea. The ‘Kirkstall Jammers’ to enter-

tain on the night. This, as always, is a cheap family night

out and all funds raised are used to support needs within our

community and/or further afield.

If more information is needed about our local Lions club or

any activities contact President Christine, 55761217 or

Secretary Lesley, 55761226.

BYADUK CWA PRESENTS ITS THIRD

GUEST PRESENTER

DOROTHY NICOL'S DOROTHY NICOL'S DOROTHY NICOL'S DOROTHY NICOL'S

COLLECTIONCOLLECTIONCOLLECTIONCOLLECTION

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Saturday 5th July

1pm Byaduk Hall

Delightful Afternoon Tea

Lucky Door Prize Raffle

ENTRY $12 per person

Enquiries: 55787239 comash@activ8.net.au

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Parfreys now stock bulk

Chain and Bar Oil

Bring in your empty container

and we can fill it with

Chain and Bar oil

$3.50 per Litre inc GST

Parfrey Plumbing Pty Ltd

Phone: 0355761102

Byaduk Country Women's

Association meet THIRD TUESDAY of the month

Feb - Dec 1:30pm

Are you interested in joining an organisation that

offers scholarships to students including primary,

secondary, tertiary and some post grad students

supports members with welfare and emergency

funds

fundraises to support local and Victoria wide health

and social organisations

enjoys craft activities

enjoys social activities ???

Byaduk CWA offers local country women the chance to

be part of local and wider events. It is a small friendly

group, who keeps the costs of crafts small and the meetings

short. Over the years Byaduk CWA has donated much to

local organisations and offers an encouragement award to a

student to the value of $150 each year. For a small group,

we are proud of what we can do.

Contact: Coral Shepherd 55787239 for more information.

Byaduk CWA members celebrating their 38th birthday at the Farmer’s Inn Tea Rooms

DAMS, ROADS,

DEEP RIPPING,

DRAINAGE,

STONE CLEARING

ROLLING, SAND, SOIL or

GRAVEL.

COWLAND EARTH MOVING

Brian Cowland

5576 1074

0407 528 608

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Tea Rooms Now Open

At The Farmers Inn 37 High Street Macarthur Serving

Coffee/ tea and cake all day Open 10am – 5.00pm Thurs, Fri & Sat, 2pm – 5pm Sunday.

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Septic Tank Cleaning

Portable Toilet Hire – weekend or long term

Parfrey Plumbing Pty Ltd Phone: 0355761102

We also have

8 Ton Excavator with Augers for drilling 300mm, 450mm and 600mm

Servicing Macarthur & Surrounding areas

Playgroup is now on:

FRIDAYS : 10am - 12noon

(NOTE: change of day)

Everybody Welcome

Come along for a cuppa and a chat

$2 per family- cuppa supplied and

Bring eats/drinks for children

At Broadwater Community Reserve (old school)

35km north of Port Fairy on the Port

Fairy/Hamilton Road.

Enquiries: Renae (Secretary/Treasurer) 55764255

Leonie (President) 55764251

Broadwater Playgroup Broadwater Playgroup Broadwater Playgroup Broadwater Playgroup

Port Fairy/Hamilton RoadPort Fairy/Hamilton RoadPort Fairy/Hamilton RoadPort Fairy/Hamilton Road

Broadwater Vic 3286Broadwater Vic 3286Broadwater Vic 3286Broadwater Vic 3286

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The Ocean

Deep within the ocean an

Enchanting mystery waits for me

As I surrender to its power

The sea reveals everything I feel

Everything I can be

When I’m troubled

The waves roll in wild and furious

Crash hard upon the sand

When I’m peaceful

The waves ripple gently

Hardly make a sound

When I’m in love with you

The colours of the ocean

Melt to the sky and make it feel true

When I travel to faraway lands

The ocean reminds me of who I am

The low tide reveals how life has changed

The high tied how its stays the same

The turbulent waters of the sea

Hold all my feeling

All my memories

The ocean is more loyal than any friend

More constant than any man

Maree Cowan Sorrento 2009

ROUND BALING

& SILAGE WRAPPING

Glenn (Cotton) Baker

Rolling — Mowing

Raking & Teddering

Spraying — Sowing

Phone: (03) 55784246

0419 836 784

Macarthur Hotel

Raffle nights

June 6th Macarthur Lions Club

June 13th Macarthur Cricket Club

June 20th Historical Society

June 27th Men’s Shed (Movie Night)

July 4th R.C.H.

Please come and support your club and sell

raffle tickets. Make it a night out for your

club.

www.macarthurpub.com.au

Facebook: Macarthurpub. Ph: 55761120

MACARTHUR PUB

NEW KITCHEN HOURS Wednesday from 6pm

Thumping big Steak night (kids eat free)

Thursday from 6pm Parma Night

Friday Lunch 12 til 2 & Dinner from 6pm

Saturday Dinner from 6pm

Sunday OPEN ALL DAY Lunch & Dinner

Breaky Menu all day Sunday from 10am

*********

“FIND FITZ”

alias “Find the Joker”

every WEDNESDAY NIGHT from 5pm til 8pm

*get a ticket with every Drink You Buy*

DRAWN @ 8PM SHARP

You must be here to “FIND FITZ” and

pick your card.

Weekly jackpots

*************

MOVIE NIGHT

Eumeralla Property Services

Home handyman, small renovations,

property maintenance, gardening

services.

Licensed Pest Control Technician.

Labour hire (High risk licence)

0419389022 55775220.

Email: eumerallaserices@bigpond.com

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We can help you with:

• Tax Planning

• Self Managed Super Funds

• Bookkeeping

• BAS & IAS

• Payroll, PAYG & Super

Small Tax Returns $99

* Conditions apply *

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NEW KITCHEN HOURS Wednesday from 6pm

Saturday Dinner from 6pm

“FIND FITZ”

alias “Find the Joker”

DRAWN @ 8PM SHARP

You must be here to “FIND FITZ” and

pick your card.

MCLEOD TRANSPORT

Livestock & General 45’ 2 x 1 Stock Crate Trailer 45’ Drop Deck Trailer

David McLeod 1127 Condah Road, Macarthur 3286

03 5578 4200 0428 527 264

Call us today for an appointment

Ph: 555 13 777 enquiries@struckaccounting.com.au

www.struckaccounting.com.au

Struck Accounting

124 Thompson St, Hamilton, VIC 3300

67 Moreillon Blvd, Bannockburn, VIC 3331

♦ Land Plane

♦ Raking

♦ Disc Ploughing

♦ Track Formation

♦ Field Span

♦ Draining.

♦ Hay Baling

♦ Air Seeder

♦ Mouldboard Ploughing

♦ Power Harrow

♦ Mowing

♦ Offset Disc Ploughing

LACHLAN & WALLACE HILLLACHLAN & WALLACE HILL AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTORSAGRICULTURAL CONTRACTORS

Lachlan: 0418 761113 Wallace: 0419 591971

SPECIALISING INSPECIALISING INSPECIALISING IN:

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DRY CLEANING SERVICE

NOW AVAILABLE

2 Market St, Macarthur Vic 3286

Ph: 55761001 Open Mon Tue Thu Fri 11 am to 5 pm

Wed open till 5.30pm

Lunch from 1 pm to 2 pm.

Closed Public Holidays.

Heywood Pharmacy Ph: 55271683

Great Range of

Gifts for all

Occasions

Lots of colours in the

new Nail Polish Range

GG. . HILL CONTRACTINGHILL CONTRACTING

AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONSAGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS

3 X 3 & 4 X 3 Square Baling. Disc & Mouldboard Ploughing.

Power Harrowing. V & Rotary Raking.

Self Propelled Mower. Conditioner & Windrower. Silage Wrapping.

Hay Cartage & Stacking. Harvesting. Rotary Hoeing. Crop Rolling.

General Cultivation. Air Seeding of Cereals.

Direct Sowing of Small Seeds. Grouper Available.

Hay, Straw & grain Sales.

Phone George: 0427 053 488 Gary: 0427 761 302

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Macarthur Community Gym

Membership only $50:00 per year.

All new members will have a free induction to the equipment with our local fitness

instructor Jodie Nicholls to get you started. You can then choose to participate in

Jodie’s twice weekly circuit classes which are only $5:00 per class, and/or secure a

key from the health centre so you can go whenever you like.

Membership forms are available from Macarthur Community Health,

Enquiries 55522000

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MACARTHUR NEWS

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