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Murringo Hall was the

place to be when local

cabaret singing group,

“Counterpoint”

performed their very

enjoyable show last

month. Eris Gleeson,

Peter Mullany, John

Roxburgh, Julie O’Connor,

Peter O'Connor, Peter

Roberts and drummer Allan

put on a fine performance

and the crowd love it all. The

variety of the acts and songs

were known to everyone

and the response of the

audience was certainly an

indication of how much they

want them to return to our

little hall. The hall was filled with

song as everyone joined in,

especially in the encore where

they sang their very own Aussie

rendition of ”I Still Call Australia

Home”.

Singer, Peter Mullany was

supported by brothers, Brian and

also Paddy who lives in Ireland

these days. Congratulations to all

involved with organising the concert.

It was a great night and all performers

were first class (including our own

Molly Craggs-Unwin who took the

stage for two songs). Thanks to

everyone who supported the evening.

Murringo comes together in song.

Dates for your Diary

• Murringo Bushfire Brigade Christmas BBQ Bash is happen-ing at the Hall on Friday Night, 2nd Dec starting at 7pm. Everyone is welcome & Santa’s coming!

• Young’s Cherry Festival is on the weekend of the 3rd & 4th December.

• Mobile Playgroup’s Christmas Party will be held at the hall on the Thursday, 8th Dec from 1.30pm till 3pm.

• The last MCA Meeting for the year will be held on Tuesday, 6th December starting at 7.30pm.

• Murringo Public School Presentation Night, Wednesday 7th Dec starting at 7pm in the Hall.

• Tai Chi at Murringo Hall from 5pm-6pm every Monday arvo!

• Then stay on for Zumba from 6pm to 7pm every Monday at the Hall.

• Our Tuesday Ladies Evening Tennis is played every Tuesday Night from 7pm. Come & enjoy a hit !!

• Family Tennis every Friday night at the courts starts at 7pm. BBQ available. All welcome !

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Matters December 2011

Issue 32

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Murringo’s little Katie Coupland is getting married. Geoff and Yvonne Coupland of

“Providence” Murringo, wish to happily announce that their daughter, Kathryn (Katie)

Elizabeth Coupland will marry Mark Bruce Body on Saturday, 17th December 2011 in

the village’s beautiful Christ Church, Murringo at 3.00pm.

Katie’s fiancée, Mark comes from Canberra as does his family who are lovely people and

very excited about the up and coming wedding. Katie attended Murringo Public School

as a student and later whilst studying to become a teacher, she completed her Practical

Teaching at Murringo School.

All of Kate's sisters and their families will be there for this special occasion. Most of the

little nieces will be flower girls so it should be a large and colourful affair, and that's not

including all the Aunties, Uncles and Cousins. This is the last of Geoff & Yvonne’s

daughters to be married and therefore the last big bash (reception). The reception will be held at the

Murringo Hall. Those who have known Katie are welcome to come and see.

Mark and Katie will return to Canberra to start their married life together where they currently live.

Yvonne would like to pass on her many thanks, on

behalf of all their girls and their families, to all who

thought or prayed for Geoff during his recent life

threatening hospitalisation. He has recovered

exceptionally well,

although he still has

some health issues to

watch.

Geoff has returned to

work as it is very hard

to keep him still, but is

so looking forward to

Katie and Mark’s

wedding and seeing all

the family again.

Our little Katie is getting married ……..

A Wedding Announcement A Wedding Announcement A Wedding Announcement A Wedding Announcement Geoff & Yvonne Coupland are very happy to announce the wedding of their daughter, Katie to Mark Body from Canberra. Everyone wishes them every happiness.

On Saturday 19th

November Robertson’s Gymnastics had it 2011 Club Championships. 60 gymnasts both

boys and girls competed over the day aged between 2 and 14 years. Although it was a very hot day a

great time was had by all. Medals were awarded in each division based on the child’s score.

Congratulations to our gold medal winners-

Sofala Neville Millie Hyam

Sasha Waugh Samuel El-Rahi

Annabelle Banwell Nicolas Fourie

Jessie Cummings Shannon O’Brien

Georgie Cooper Annelise Brown

Taine Lockton Jackson Pearse

Campbell Duff Abbie Grant

Brianna Briggs Elizabeth Roberson

Vanessa Mitchell Adam Bird

Ellie Rutter Shannon Robertson

Congratulations to our silver medal winners

Hayden Richens Isla Clark

Tamzin Duffy Maddie Sim

Harry Waugh Brydee Clark

Jessica Taylor Charlotte Cockburn

Sarah McDonald Abbey Cooper

Isabelle Duff Harry Zuzek

Grace Taylor Annabelle Smith

Lucy Stuart Nakiah Pearse

Amelia Jones Jack Grant

Charlotte Smith

Congratulations to our bronze medal winners

Mackenzie Sim Elizabeth Cockburn

Matilda Foster Cayless Richens

Millie Taylor Timmy Butcher

Annabelle Furner Zac Long

Anna Cockburn Charlie Lockton

Christopher Bartolo Lily Rice

Isabel Duke Eliza Taylor

Sophie Moloney Dom Zuzek

Natalie Briggs Hallee L’Estrange

Georgia Vitnell Pam Wilson

Sam McDonald

2011 Club Championships at Robertson Gymnastics

Give Gymnastics a Go ……………….

2012 Gymnastics Classes

Gymnastics will return for 2012 on Monday 30th January. A class timetable is below.

Registration prices for 2012 are-

Kindergym, Beginners & Intermediate- $40.00

Advanced Levels (2 Hours)- $75.00

2011 Cherry Festival Parade

We will be having a float in this years’ Cherry Festival Parade on

Saturday 3rd December.

We will be meeting at the corner of Calabash and Cloete street at 3pm.

All gymnasts wishing to ride on the float must fill in a form which is available from the gym.

All gymnasts must wear either their club t-shirt or training set. Please make sure you have a

hat preferably a “Robertson’s” one or in club colours. You must be wearing sunscreen and

bring a bottle of water.

We will be decorating the float on Friday 2nd December at the gym from 6:30pm if anyone

would like to come along and participate.

Nothing to do this school holidays? Then come to Murringo and try Gymnastics at Robertson’s Gymnastics Club.

Robertson’s Gymnastics will be holding gymnastics clinics during the

January school holidays where your child can have loads of fun and learn some new skills.

When: Friday 13th, Wednesday 18th & Tuesday 24th Jan.

Times:

* Beginners & New Enrolments: 9am to 11am (4- 10 yrs)

* Intermediate & Advanced:5pm- 7pm (over 10yrs or Advanced)

Cost: $15 per child.

Clinics are suitable for both boys & girls. Bookings are essential. For all bookings

and enquiries please contact Michelle on either 6384 6236 or 0421 700 678 or email at [email protected]

2012 Term Fees- 45min- $70 a term or $8.50 per class 1 hr- $80 a term or $10 per class 1.5hrs- $110 a term or $14 per class 2 hrs- $130 per term or $16 per class

3.5 hrs- $180 per term or $16 per class 2 X 2 hr- $200 per term or $16 per class 3 X 2hrs- $260 per term or $16 per class

2012 CLASS TIMETABLE Advanced Girls Classes 2 hrs - Mon, Wed & Fri 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Advanced Boys Classes - Tues 5:30pm-7pm & Fri 4:30pm- 6:30pm

Intermediate 1 hr (10yrs+ & Step 3 & 4) Thurs 5:30pm- 6:30pm

Beginners 1 hr (4-9 yrs) - Tues & Thurs 4:30pm- 5:30pm

Pre- Beginners 1 hr (3-5yrs) - Tues & Thurs 11am- 12pm

Kindergym 45min (18mths- 3 yrs) - Tues, Wed & Thurs 10am- 10:45am

Cathy & Garry Dowling have been travelling on their

amazing adventure around Australia and here is a sneak

peak of where they have been and what they have seen.

In Dampier, Western Australia, they visited the “Red Dog”

Memorial. Taking many photos of this now popular tourist

attraction made well known by the recent release of the

movie by the same name. If you haven’t seen it yet make

sure you do! And take some tissues with you! It is a fairly

accurate retelling of the true story of Red Dog “The Pilbara

Wanderer”.

Notes from Cathy - “This is our camp spot at Barn Hill “

We book for two nights but this changes to 6 as the time

slips by. We meet our “new Best Friends” Adrian and Fay

while out walking along the beach, they invite us back to

their van for coffee and a chat then it is swim time - best

around high tide time.

Barn Hill Station bakes fresh bread everyday, big “Door

Stopper” loaves, sometimes wholemeal sometimes multi

grain, always yummy! Also at 2pm everyday they bring

down a large tray of vanilla slices, these quickly become a

favourite so we wait everyday for the next batch!

Til next time, Cathy & Garry.

The Travelers

Tassie Trip “Tasmania”, what a place. The vast wilderness, the amazing sight of

the beautiful coastline and unbelievable farms in the Midlands. We

loved all the quirky little village everywhere too.

We started at Davenport and travelled to Stanley (The Nut). From

there we went onto Strahan and then Hobart for 3 days. Huon

Valley, Salamander Markets and Port Arthur before heading up the

East Coast to Wineglass Bay, Bay of Fires, Georgetown,

Beaconsfield and Launceston. The boat trip over was an adventure.

What an awesome state to visit and 2 weeks is just not enough. We

would definitely go back tomorrow.

Cheers from Ken & Maureen Virgo from the little pink house.

A toast to Gordon Patterson In the October issue of “Our Murringo Matters”, I wrote a cheerio

to Gordon Patterson who was a patient in Clare Holland House in

Canberra at the time. Gordon sadly lost his battle with cancer on

the 14th of November, family and friends gathered at his funeral

which was conducted at the Boorowa Lawn Cemetery on the 17th

November 2011.

Gordon Patterson leaves behind his lovely wife, Alma, his children

Doug, Lois and Bruce and their families. The family would like to

thank everyone for their prayers and kind thoughts whilst Gordon

was ill.

Gordon life was a life full of plenty of hard work as well as a lot of

enjoyment with and for his family and friends. Gordon and Alma’s

life together followed the old saying “the harder you work the

luckier you get” and his family carried on the ethic in their lives.

Gordon was known by many different names – dad, pop, Gordon,

Patto, Gut or whatever Alma called him when he got on her goat.

Gordon Patterson was born on the 4th April 1926 and was one of

six boys and five girls that were born in order of Jack, Bill, Les

(Snow), Bert, Gordon and Rex. Then came the five girls of whom Jill is the eldest followed by Una, Roma,

Sally and Pam.

Despite suffering from frequent bouts of osteomylitis from the age of 9 to 27 years. Gordon was an ex-

ceptional athlete particularly in sprinting. He won many nearby towns gifts with prize money to the win-

ner of one pound (a lot of money in the 30’s and 40’s). On one occasion in Young he won the Gift and

teamed with his 3 brother Snow, Bert and Rex to win the relay.

Leaving school at 14 yrs he worked as a fencer, a stockman, a drover, wheat humper (180 lb bags), prune

dryer, dam builder, wood carter and rabbiter. At 17 his mother took him to Sydney and said he was 21

years old and got a job at the railway. During that time he worked around Milvale for 3 and half years

spike driving into the sleepers. All

the workers were self catered and

slept in tents.

Gordon was a talented Rugby

League player when he was 21, he

went to Sydney and played with

North Sydney. An accident with an

opened 44 gal drum ended it.

Returning to Boorowa he got

employment with PMG rabbitting

along the lines. He made more

money from rabbitting than the

wages they paid. He stayed with

Eugene Hyile and met his sister,

Alma. They courted going to

dances and soon danced into her

heart. Back Row: Jack, Bert, Bill, Snow, Butty and Harriet

Front Row: Rex, Gordon, Jill, Una and Roma taken at Bellevue, Murringo

They married quietly in Goulburn and set up home in Boorowa where they bought a house for 500 pound

and paid it off in a year. They soon bought a dairy farm and ran it for 10 years. Their cows all had names

with “Sue” being last in the cow bales.

They kept buying small blocks of land and finally sold the dairy and bought “The Ranch”, a 1200 acre farm

that took a lot of clearing with gelignite and snakes. Doug and Bruce loved the “The Ranch”, but Lois

wasn’t impressed.

With the farm they started a Carrying business – hereditary as Gordon’s father and brother both had one.

They bought a Commer truck and when business improved bought another truck for Alma, just so she

wouldn’t feel left out. They carted anything and everything. Including 1000 bales of wool and 1000 ton of

bagged super yearly. Show cattle and squealing pigs to Sydney were always on the agenda.

Gordon tried to retire in 1976 but it was futile as he worked harder for everyone else. Then in 1979 he

tried again to retire and moved to Ulladulla.

After 10 years it proved too hard to be away from his family especially his grandkids who he loved and

they loved him as the best Pop in the world. As sick as he became, Gordon insisted on going to his

grandson, Ben’s wedding and the next day the BBQ at Murrumbateman. He made and everyone was so

happy that he did.

In his spare time he followed his family and grandkids in their different sports. He became involved in

Boorowa Schoolboys Carnivals cutting saplings, painting them and erecting them as goal posts. He cut

wood for Lions Club, Rotary, Raffles and manned the gated at Picnic races, shows and Sunday Football.

He wouldn’t have been a Patterson if he couldn’t lay Euchre, 500 or Crib with expert teacher such as

Grandma Footes, his mother Harriet and Aunty Allie. The family went fishing often and meet up with

relatives. They had a caravan made out of a cattle crate on a truck with a tarp over the top.

With his boys and grandsons and their mates they went shooting once a year. Gordon did all the

organising, the boys did all the enjoying, Their record was 230 faxes and 12 pigs. When he cooked meals

he always insisted on clean hands.

He loved his garden and always had to have a tomato before Christmas. Even as his health was fading he

made sure family put in the onions, tomatoes and cucumbers.

Gordon and Alma travelled a lot with his brother, Rex and Aileen to New Zealand, the Interdominion, to

Tasmania, Fiji and Cairns and also many trips with Merv and Bub Woods.

The much loved Patterson Reunions were always a hit with the last being in 2009 at Gordon’s daughter’s

Lois’ place which Gordon made sure happened.

His silly grin will always be missed. Rest in peace, Gordon.

Left to Right: Taken at “Bellevue”, Murringo.

Back Row: Bert, Harriet, Snow, Bill, Butty

and Jack holding Roma.

Front Row: Una, Jill, Rex and Gordon. Patterson cousins gathered together at Gordon’s funeral.

Brown Thackeray Sports Carnival - What an amazing year Murringo Public

School is having on the sporting field. First we won the Phillips Shield and last

month we took out the Brown Thackeray Shield as well! Most pleasing, was the

fact that it was definitely a team effort – with outstanding performances across

the whole school. The Brown Thackeray carnival was held at Monteagle this

year, with Wombat, Monteagle, Maimuru and Murringo schools competing.

Everybody put in a fantastic effort – with red shirts EVERYWHERE on the day.

Our participation and support of each other was definitely what turned the tide

in our favour. There were some stand out performances however, including

trophies in:

P&C - 1st Tug of War – 1st women’s relay – 1st men’s relay

Jack Stephenson – 1st Senior Boys Shot Put – 1st Open Boys Championship Race

– 1st – 11yr Boys Long Jump – 1st 11yr Boys Age Race – 1st Senior Cross Country – Senior Boys

Champion

Abbie Grant – 1st 7 yr Girls Age Race

Campbell Duff – 1st Minor Boys Championship Race –

1st 7yr Boys Sack Race – 1st 7yr Boys Potato Race – 1st

7 yr Boys Age Race – Minor Boys Champion

Shannon Robertson – 1st Junior Girls Championship

Race – 1st 10yr Girls High Jump – 1st 10yr Girls Age

Race – Junior Girls Champion

Jack Grant – 1st 9yr Boys Long Jump – 1st 9yr Boys High

Jump

Brett Taylor – 1st Senior Boys Championship Race

Samantha McDonald – 1st 11yr Girls Long Jump

Lily Rice – 1st 5yr Girls Age Race – 1st 5yr Girls Potato Race – Minor Girls Champion.

Congratulations kids

and parents, on your

fine effort! We would

not have won the

Shield without every

single one of you –

whether you came

first in a race or not –

you were all stars !!!

School News…..

Morning Tea for Sheryl - Last month

we gathered together on the school

grounds to share a lovely morning tea

to celebrate Sheryl’s time driving all

the kids on her bus. Sheryl was

presented with a small gift at the

morning assembly in appreciation for

looking after all our kids and keeping

them safe on the bus. The kids all sang

“For she’s a jolly good fellow” to her

and presented her with a gluten free

cake which Sue Pepperell made and

iced. Sharing some yummy treats

under the trees made it all the more

special. Thank you to all of the mum’s

and grandma’s who provided such a

great spread.

School Spectacular - What an amazing time we had, attending the 2011 School Spectacular concert in

Sydney last Friday. Students had to get up

pretty early as we left at 6.30am and were

accompanied by some of our past students

and some of the mum’s and grandma’s.

It was a wonderful day especially when we

reached Sydney as some of our students had

never been to Sydney before, let alone see

the Harbour Bridge.

The concert itself was mind blowing, and the

highlight for many of our girls was seeing

their idol—Jack Vidgen—winner

of this year’s Australia’s Got Tal-

ent. The kids were also thrilled to

meet Amberlee from ABC 3 who

was happy to pose for photo-

graphs.

Let’s hope that we might see

some of our superstars on the

Sydney Entertainment Centre

stage one of these days.

Kinder Orientation - Our littlest students have

been getting themselves ready for the

challenges of ‘big’ school next year—attending

our Orientation Program over the past 3 weeks.

Luke, Peter, Mark, Caitlin, Gerad and Timmy

have been coming to school every Monday,

Tuesday and Thursday and have responded

well to the challenge. We look forward to

seeing all of their bright happy faces each day

next year.

A Poem for Christmas ……….

A Child's Eyes

If you have found that you have lost

all joy as Christmas nears;

If all you see are busy shops,

and money pressing fears.

If tired feet and pushing crowds,

hot Santas in the sun,

belie the fact that someone said

that Christmas should be fun.

Then look into a child's eyes,

and see reflected there

the innocence of perfect faith

and knowing, wondrous care.

For they have trust in time long past,

when a little babe was born

to bring to us the joy of love

on that first Christmas morn.

Penned in 1983 Kindly contributed by Carol Hewson

Murringo’s Rainfall Rainfall for November 2011

Total for November ……….......................... 146 mm

Number of day’s rain recorded……............... 8 days

Highest daily total…..................................… 70 mm on 26th November.

Average for November is ….........................68.8 mm

So far this year............................................ 730.5 mm

Rainfall over the last week of November has changed the month from being below average to the

5th highest November on record! 70mm on November 26th is the highest daily total this year.

Chances of receiving above average rainfall during the December to February summer period are

55% – 60%. A persistently warm Indian Ocean is the main driver behind this outlook & it is also consistent

with the La Niña in the Pacific.

Southern Oscillation Index (SOI) for last 30 days: + 12.4 for last 90 days +11.1

Kindly contributed by Ray Dowling

Local girl, Grace Galvin recently headed to Wagga to attend her graduation from

Riverina TAFE in Beauty Therapy. Grace has been attending TAFE in Wagga, firstly

as a TVET student through school and secondly as an apprentice of Nouvelle

Beauty, Young for over 2 and a half years.

Grace was supported by her family on the day and is photographed with her mum,

Gina and grandparents Kevin and Fay Gruber, who are all very proud of her and

her achievements. Grace is already talking about undertaking more study through

distance education and obtaining a diploma in her chosen career.

Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done

Grace !Grace !Grace !Grace !

Chilies – Sweet corn – Climbing Beans – Melons – Tomatoes –

Celery – Squash – Leeks – Pumpkin – Lettuce – Cucumber -

Zucchini? Maybe some of these or maybe all.

Vegies that are underway will be hungry right now, so for leaf

harvesting plants like Spinach, Silverbeet, Lettuce and herbs

apply liquid nitrogen-rich fertilisers.

As soon the spring rains finish I apply mulch to the garden to

make sure the rain gets through to the soil

and to keep the moisture in. It's important

to keep topping up the mulch to a depth of

about 75mm throughout summer and not

allow it to wear thin

Summer is the prime time for plants to

succumb to pests and diseases, and they

become more vulnerable if they are

moisture-stressed. Effective irrigation, soil

conditioning, sensible fertilising and

mulching certainly help to keep plants in

good shape but it is important to be on the

lookout for common offenders such as fruit

fly, citrus leafminer, two-spotted mite and

scale. Happy Gardening!

Grace Graduates ……...

What’s in your Garden …….

Mrs Parkman set to Retire ……..

It is with mixed feelings that we bid a fond farewell to the longest

serving teacher at Murringo Public School this year, as she enters

into a VERY well earned retirement.

Annette Parkman has taught at Murringo Public School (off and

on) since 1978 and is a beloved teacher and colleague. She has

given everything she has to the students of this village over many

years and they all remember her fondly. The new library at the

school was dedicated to Annette last year at the 150th

celebrations and will always remain “Annette’s Book Nook”.

Thankfully we will still see her around the village, either with her

husband John and probably with her two children, Andrew and

Alecia and their growing families.

We will miss you, Mrs Parkman. Seeing you when we run into the

library and you showing us the new books that have arrived. We

hope that will come and teach us when we need someone to fill in

for Mrs Dean or Mrs Neville.

Life in “Annette’s Book Nook” will not be the same without you!

Hope you enjoy your retirement and remember when Mr Parkman

drives you mad you can always come back and visit us at school.

It’s hard to believe that Christmas is just around the corner. Of course, that

means that Murringo’s premier social event is on again: the Murringo Fire

Brigade Christmas party! It’s on tonight, Friday 2nd December with the

festivities beginning at 7pm. The usual celebrations

will feature, with Mitzi ensuring that the BBQ is done

to perfection! Please bring a plate to share to

compliment the BBQ, either a salad or a sweet will be

fine. The yummy sausage sandwiches will only cost

you $3 and scrumptious steak sandwiches at $4 each and with that you eat indulge

in all the salads and sweets you like.

Ice-cold beer will be available at reasonable prices, along with wine and soft drinks.

Santa will be calling to Murringo in one of our trucks, so the kids will have plenty to

look forward to. Also, the raffle will be run, with some great prizes on offer.

Murringo Fire Brigade Christmas Party is here …..

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Two local young ladies, Madie Smith

and Meg Galvin celebrated their Year

10 formal last Thursday evening with

friends.

Pictured right are good friends:

Emily Mulquinney, Meg Galvin,

Madison Smith, Danielle Miller and

Amy Bell.

They also celebrated being among

the last ever Year 10 Class to sit the

School Certificate. 2011 is the final

year that the School Certificate will

be sat in New South Wales. Students

are unable to actually leave school at

the end of Year 10 anymore unless

they have either an apprenticeship or

traineeship, or are heading into full-

time work.

The girls had a great time getting

ready, doing each others makeup and

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A Time to Reflect

Many of us would remember good times at our little

craft shop, the one where you need to duck you head to

get under the verandah.

Well it’s time to say Goodbye, as it is closing down!

Special Thanks must go to Maureen Dawe and

Mary Fogg for keeping the workshop going for such a

long time. Also a big “Thanks” must go to Greg Fogg,

Tiiu, Angela & Rob Summerfield and Marty Hewson.

It’s been fun!

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Our Best Wishes……………..

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12 Years Old on the

2nd December.

Have a brilliant day and hope you get what you want for

your birthday.

Tahlia Johnson Tahlia Johnson Tahlia Johnson Tahlia Johnson can’t wait to can’t wait to can’t wait to can’t wait to turn 16 on the turn 16 on the turn 16 on the turn 16 on the 2nd December 2nd December 2nd December 2nd December so she can go so she can go so she can go so she can go for her “L’s”. for her “L’s”. for her “L’s”. for her “L’s”. G ood Luck TahliaG ood Luck TahliaG ood Luck TahliaG ood Luck Tahlia

Our Parish Priest is turning 55 years

old on the

3rd December.

Happy Birthday Richard and enjoy

a nice glass of

wine, Cheers!

Happy�45th�Birthday��

Wayne�Fogg�on�the�15th�Dec.��

Lots�of��Love�from�

Mum�&�Dad,�Caitlyn,�

Allan,�Paul�&�KIDS.�

Happy Birthday Happy Birthday Happy Birthday Happy Birthday and cheers to and cheers to and cheers to and cheers to

Robert Bush Robert Bush Robert Bush Robert Bush who will be enjoying who will be enjoying who will be enjoying who will be enjoying a wonderful 48th a wonderful 48th a wonderful 48th a wonderful 48th birthday on the 21st birthday on the 21st birthday on the 21st birthday on the 21st December. December. December. December.

Tori Parker is 19 on 15th

Have a

brillant

day,

Fleur!

Stay

Special !

Kerri McDonald & Kellie Grant are celebrating their birthdays

together with

a drink or

two. Kerri

will be 56 on

the 12th and

Kellie, 41 on

the 15th. Cheers Girls !

Brenda Walker

is turning the big

50 on the 15th Dec

and we wish her a

wonderful day.

Love Jack & Maxine.

Jacob�Robertson�Jacob�Robertson�Jacob�Robertson�Jacob�Robertson�

is�really�looking�

forward�to�his�14th�

Birthday�on�the�

26th�Dec.�Hope�you�

get�lots�of�presents,�

mate.�Love�Mum,�Dad�

&�Shannon.�xxx��

Isaac Henshaw-Young

can’t wait to

turn 11 years

old on the 7th

December.

Hope all your

wishes come

true and have

a wonderful

day.

Pauline Parkman has not changed a

bit and is turning 81 on Christmas Eve.

Hope your special day is filled with flowers, chocolates and a glass of wine or three.

Sexy Stevie

McDonald is

only 63 on

the 28th Dec.

Cheers to

the little fella

and we’ll call

in for a beer

& maybe

stay for tea.

More Wonderful Wishes …………………... Hamish Hamish Hamish Hamish

DowlingDowlingDowlingDowling

Hope you Hope you Hope you Hope you have a have a have a have a

wonderful wonderful wonderful wonderful day on the day on the day on the day on the 6th Jan to 6th Jan to 6th Jan to 6th Jan to celebrate celebrate celebrate celebrate your 11th your 11th your 11th your 11th Birthday.Birthday.Birthday.Birthday.

Only 61

Yvonne Coupland has much to celebrate.

Have a great birthday on

the 30th January.

The One & Only Mitzie Young is turning 67 on the 5th Jan and

all the family send their best

wishes.

Love ya, mum !!!

Geoff Unwin will be

unwrapping something on the 28th Dec. Hope you have a lovely day and don’t forget to mow the lawn.

Ashlee Hennock

will celebrate

her engagement

and her 18th on

the 19th January.

Congratulations

to Ash & Warren

Honeyman who

now reside in

Wee Waa.

Our Gorgeous Little Man

Gerad Hammer will be having his 5th

birthday cake on the

19th January.

Lots of Love from

Mum, Dad, Max, Lena

and Finlay and

all your little friends

at school.

The Big Fella

turns 64. Maureen will

be all yours on the 20th Jan.

Happy Birthday,

Ken Virgo.

Patty (Flo) Bush is

turning 70 years old

on the 22nd January

and we believe the

grandkids have

something in store

for you. So look out,

Campbell

Duff reaching the

very old age

of 8 on the

23rd January.

Enjoy your

birthday in

the holidays.

Carol Hewson

and Christmas

just go together.

Happy 65th

Birthday on the

25th Dec. Lots

of love from all

the

family.

Jack Grant is celebrating his Jack Grant is celebrating his Jack Grant is celebrating his Jack Grant is celebrating his

10th 10th 10th 10th

Birthday on Birthday on Birthday on Birthday on

the 17th the 17th the 17th the 17th

and Abbie and Abbie and Abbie and Abbie

will make will make will make will make

sure you sure you sure you sure you

enjoy your enjoy your enjoy your enjoy your

big day.big day.big day.big day.

Noel Maloney is turning the BIG 80 on the 10th

January.

Just sit back, relax and enjoy it!

Stuart�Stuart�Stuart�Stuart�

JamesJamesJamesJames��

is 23 on

the 21st

Dec. Love

Grace &

The

Galvin

Clan xxx

Dashing David McDonald will

be celebrating

the big one on

the 29th Dec.

Happy 50th

Davo and have

a blast.

Cheerio to Helmut Hiebl who is not feeling well at the moment but hope you enjoy your 69th on the 31st January.

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