15th August 2019

Pyramid Hill Press

Produced by the community at Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House

Produced by: Pyramid Hill

Neighbourhood House

Kelly Street (PO Box 86)

Pyramid Hill, 3575

Tel: 5455 7129

Email: pyramidhillpress@gmail.com

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Upcoming Dates

August

16 Rhyme Time

16 PH College Early Learners

18 Free Waste Disposal Day

21 Progress Meeting

22 Be Connected For Over 50’s

22 Bowls Dinner At Victoria Hotel

27 First Responders Meet & Greet

28 Paediatric First Aid

29 Be Connected For Over 50’s

September

13 Kids & Worry

16 Know Your Teenager

Making Pyramid Proud

The Pyramid Press is made special through the personal submissions of updates, thank

you letters, news and other such information. It is community members and organisa-tions commenting on what makes Pyramid Hill special to them that gives the press

heart and soul.

This week, we have received this wonderful, heart-felt letter, that simply has to be put on the front page. It sums up why we all should be proud to call Pyramid Hill home.

Congratulations to the Under 18s Footy Team.

Congratulations for the way you played the game – for your display of skills and team

work.

Congratulations to Ed who kicked an amazing 10 goals in the game. Even with three opponents assigned to him at one stage, he was too elusive and could not be contained.

However, the biggest congratulations is extended to the group of PH backline players

who demonstrated kindness and compassion to a little tacker from the opposition.

This little fellow had endured almost four quarters of standing around in the freezing cold in his position at forward pocket with never the ghost of a chance of the footy ever

coming his way but dutifully maintaining his focus and doing his bit for his Club.

When the ball finally did make it into his territory, the PH player (sorry not to be able to identify you) kindly and deliberately handballed straight into his accepting arms and

the PH player encouraged him to have a shot for goal.

His resultant kick went straight through the tall sticks to give Newbridge just their second goal and third scoring shot for the match.

That fine deed was topped off with all the players nearby gathering around this little

tacker to high-five his achievement and hoist him into the air like a winner.

That act of sportsmanship will no doubt leave a lasting impression on this budding footballer, and who knows what sort of ripple effect it might create.

Whether you go on to win the Premiership flag or not, you are a Team of Champions.

Well done! (from one very impressed supporter).

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Whispers From The Green

Working Bee: Thank you very much to the six hard workers who braved the weather

conditions to tackle a few of the gardening jobs needed to bring the grounds and surrounds

into a bit of order. There is still more to be done so watch this space for another

opportunity to join the workforce, OR feel free to wander down to the greens at any time

and expend a bit of energy cleaning or gardening as you see fit. Other general tasks also

need to be attended to in order to bring the Clubrooms back into respectable tidiness which

needs to be looking spick and span by 2nd September.

60 & Over Pairs District Competition: Our Club is hosting the 60 +

Pairs competition on the 2nd and 9th September. There will be some

catering matters and general hosting responsibilities to be attended to

by our members. Please assist where you can.

Social Evening: All members (or anyone with the slightest interest in playing bowl) are

invited and encouraged to swing along to the Victoria Hotel for a bit of social banter and

interaction over a meal on Thursday 22nd August, 6:30pm or thereabouts. Let’s kick off the

season with a bit of relaxing fun.

Subscriptions: Lionel is willing to accept the payment of Subs at any time, and payment

must be paid prior to the start of Pennant.

Best Wishes: The PHBC extends sincere congratulations to members Leigh and Beth

McCahon who recently celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary. We expect that Beth

will be flashing a beautiful set of diamond jewellery any time soon.

The Club also extends very best wishes to the Football and Netball

teams who have gained a finals berth for this season.

A couple of flags will be a bonus.

Congratulations and good luck to all.

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Netball Report Round 18

UNDER 13’S The young Pups of Pyramid Hill had a very strong start to the last game before finals. The opposition played their best, but the Pups proved themselves to be stronger. With some great defending, the shooters found it difficult alongside the strong wind, but the girls eventually scored well. A great game girls! You deserve to be in finals. The award went to Hayley King. Pyramid Hill 25 df Newbridge 13.

UNDER 15’S The girls came out of the blocks early, playing like they were ready for finals. At times, the wind conditions tested the girls’ ability, but with consistent options down the court, defensive pressure and beautiful feeding into the ring provided lots of scoring for the Dogettes. The girls continued fantastic court pressure, being able to make changes in the goal ring with no interruptions to the team’s court flow. By the last quarter, the wind had really picked up but the Dogettes continued to play a great game of netball. Pyramid Hill 60 df Newbridge 9.

UNDER 17’S It took the girls awhile to adapt to the windy conditions and this put a lot of pressure on the goalies, but the second quarter saw better adaption and the game play moved quickly and flow up and down the court made ground to equal Newbridge. Olivia and Jorja applied strong defensive pressure to help support a 3 goal lead against Newbridge at half time. There was a lot of back a forth between defenders on both ends, as shooting became even more difficult with the windy conditions. The last quarter was a fabulous fighting effort by all of the girls! Pyramid Hill 35 df Newbridge 24.

C RESERVE It was a cold day at Mitchell Park, but the Ressie girls took the court keen to get a win to make it into the first round of finals. With some usual faces missing, the girls worked extremely hard with new inclusions, Bec and Em, for the first half. The Newbridge girls were tough competition, but the Ressie ladies made their efforts worth it to come out with a successful win of just 4 points. Consistent pressure and defence from Jan all game landed her with this week’s best on court. Pyramid Hill 34 df Newbridge 30.

C GRADE It was a tough game for the C grade girls, with freezing cold conditions and heavy rains forcing everyone to stop mid game to find shelter, but they fought hard the entire game. This match saw a great effort by everyone, but unfortunately the result wasn’t what the Pyramid girls had hoped for on their last game of the season, but a fun year it was with a fantastic and fun group of girls! The award for best on went to Kelsey, for her consistency and determination. Pyramid Hill 14 df by Newbridge 26.

B GRADE In the final game of the season, the B grade girls took to the court against Newbridge, looking for another win. The defending duo, Lani and Bree, worked tirelessly against Newbridge’s agile and accurate goalers. Hannah ‘Can Play Anywhere’ Mullins, Georgia ‘USA-Pyramid Hill-Hilltop Hoods in the space of 24 hours’ Bartels and Katey ‘We Needed You All Season’ Cutlack, combined nicely down the attacking end. At half time, Grace ‘Young Gun’ Broderick came on and provided some fresh legs through the mid court, working well with Chelsea ‘BOG’ Emmerson and Chloe ‘Never Stops’ Broderick. In the final quarter, the Newbridge side were too strong and took the game out convincingly. Pyramid Hill 23 df by Newbridge 47.

A GRADE Both Pyramid and Newbridge came out firing for the first quarter in cold and windy conditions, creating ample opportunities for turnovers as soon as the first whistle blew. In the second quarter, the heavens opened up and the game came to a halt until the rain passed. The blustery conditions slowed the last half of the game, making game play clumsy and slow. Newbridge proved to be too good for Pyramid on the day. Best on was awarded to Hayley Hipwell. Pyramid Hill 23 df by Newbridge 46.

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Connection with other people keeps the blues at bay and can improve your mental health

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Laughter is medicine!

Seniors Notes

On Monday Euchre was played at

Kerang and Peg had the win.

Wednesday we played 500

at Cohuna, Wanda won the

Lucky card and Trevor won

the Games.

Our annual meeting was held on the

9th of August and our members

enjoyed a delicious meal of soup plus

lasagne and vegetables. We also

welcomed:

Trevor - President

Bernie - Vice President

Lynn - Secretary

as well as adopting in other committee

members.

August Birthdays

25th Val Mills

31st Marg Reynolds

Happy Day To Both!

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A Step Back In Time With The Historical Society

There’s Gold In Them Hills

November 25 1959 Believe it or not, it actually happened just over one hundred years ago, in January 1857 to be precise, at the time when gold finds in Victoria were popping up like mushrooms after early autumn rain. And it was the most sensational rush of that exciting era. First news was circulated by the Castlemaine and Dunolly papers, before the advent of railway and telegraphic communications. Diggers on the Tarrengower Diggings ( Maldon) were credited with starting off the rush, being the first to make a move to what promised to be a new “Eldorado”. Other quickly joined in and soon hundreds were wending their way into unknown territory.... to suffer only bitter disappointment.! Little could be learned of this unknown spot. Where is Mount Hope? was the universal cry. No one had ever heard of it, yet the ant like stream of humans kept going in a northerly direction. First to arrive there meant the pick of claims and a chance to “ strike it lucky” The Dunolly Advertiser in its issue of January 6 of that year, announced that the march was over sterile country and through a degree of scrub, and several men had been found dead along the track! But the rush kept going” Away they come” wrote a correspondent,” sometimes a knot of fine, stalwart diggers bound for Mount Hope, sometime heavily laden dray with a woman and children on top to make weight, and anon a suspiciously laden dray with an equipage sufficient to set up a grog shop. To solve the mystery of it all an energetic digger set out from Kingower to find Mount Hope. he went and luckily came back, and his report was anything but cheery. He found five men on the plains dead for want of water. he crossed the Serpentine at Kelly’s and after paying 1/6 for a nobbler, 11 p for a pound of flour, and everything else at squattocracy prices- he had found nothing by a Gigantic Hoax. Still, hundreds of diggers came and went, and there were loud cries of vengeance. Not a grain of gold dust was ever found at Mount Hope. On January 16 1857, the “Ballarat Star” came out with the following startling news headed- The Mount Hope Hoax”- Mount Hope turns out to be a hopeless case and has changed its name among many who have sunk their all, to Mount Despair. Persons are fast returning from it in large numbers as left Ballarat last week. They give a woeful account of their journey, and report that thousands are still camped by the waters of the Loddon. Two or three accounts are current relative of the cause of the rush. The one to which most credence is attached is that a storekeeper from Chinaman’s caused two bullock dray loads of goods to be conveyed to the Loddon, and put up a store there. He then spread a report that the news diggings had been found out, and as in all cases it obtained ready currency and a rush took place.. The storekeeper throve upon his dupes, selling his goods at an immense profit, keeping his victims in suspense by stating he had dispatched a man on horseback in search of the best route to the spot, and that he would shortly be enabled to guide them there. Day after day passed however, without the man making an appearance, and at length the diggers began to suspect that they had been victimized. A meeting was held, and a resolution passed that the storekeeper should be tried before Judge Lynch and jury of 12. He was seized and arraigned accordingly.

After a careful examination of witnesses, who testified to the original statement made by him, the jury found him guilty amidst great excitement the judge passed sentence of death upon him. The store keeper, on hearing his fate, begged for mercy and threw the store open to those assembled to help them selves. In the hubbub of the scene he managed to effect his escape on horseback and has since made tracks to another part of the country. It is reported and believed not without foundation, that many persons perished from that thirst and hunger on the plains beyond the Loddon.

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Years 7-10 Girls Netball

Happenings at Pyramid Hill College …….

On Friday we had an intermediate team

(Years 9/10) and a junior team (Years 7/8)

from Pyramid Hill College play in the State

Schools Championships.

Although we did not win any games our

teams were competitive and it was a great

experience for our girls as they played teams

from all over Victoria and Southern NSW.

Some of our team members are currently not

regular netballers; so hopefully they have

been introduced to a sport that will come to

love.

All students enjoyed the day and displayed

superb sportsmanship.

A special thank you to Amy Murfitt and

Amber Angel who assisted with umpiring on

the day.

’ ……...

Police Officer Joy pays Year F-6 a visit ……..

We always love it when our local Police Officer

Joy comes to visit and students always have lots of

questions to ask and tales to tell.

This week Joy was informing us on how we can be

safe pedestrians by stopping, looking and listening.

She also talked to us about what we need to do

when approached by adults that we do not know;

and the importance of telling adults when this

occurs.

Joy also talked to us about the importance of

wearing helmets when riding our bikes and

scooters. Thanks for your visit Joy!

Our College Gardeners say ‘Thank You’ ……...

The PHC Gardening Crew would like to thank the Lions Club

of Pyramid Hill for their generous donation which they have

used to purchase a new wheelbarrow, shovels, watering

cans and other supplies for our kitchen garden.

Our ‘Kitchen Garden’ area is a popular place for our

students to be at play and lunch times. The students have

been busy paving, digging up beds, growing cuttings and

applying mulch. They are learning quickly that a gardeners

job never ends.

The Future Of Loddon Has Spoken

Better public transport, improved access to the internet, increased education opportunities and more sports facilities are what young people have asked for in the Loddon Shire. More than 200 people from primary school age to young adult have so far been interviewed as part of a Loddon Shire Council plan to retain this important demographic in the region. Students at East Loddon P-12 College, Pyramid Hill College and the wider community were recently asked to give their feedback on what they see as the essential facilities and services needed to encourage them to stay in the Shire.

Unemployment and underemployment have so far been identified as key issues in the region, with young people wanting better job opportunities in Loddon, as well as more subjects offered during their education to assist with their career pathway. Improved internet connection and speed in the area are considered a priority by young people, to ensure schoolwork and connections with their friends via social media are not impacted. Public transport has also been raised as a concern by young people, service providers and community organisations, with reports some people were resorting to hitchhiking due to a lack of services. Young people interviewed also want more access to gym facilities, a new skate park, music and art programs, and increased spaces where they can feel safe to study and socialise.

Mayor Cheryl McKinnon said the discussions with young people within the Shire had been invaluable. “The Conversation Caravan has been undertaking a consultation tour of the Shire to discuss what young people would like to see in our Shire, and Council is delighted with the feedback received so far,” Cr McKinnon said. “This feedback will help Council to develop its Youth Strategy, which will assist Councillors and Council officers in better understanding the needs and wants of our young people. It will also help Council to align the services it provides and work in partnership with other agencies to provide support where it is needed most. For matters outside Council’s control, such as public transport and internet services, the findings will be used to advocate with other levels of government to deliver better outcomes for youth in our area.”

The Conversation Caravan is continuing its tour of the Shire, with the final stop at Donaldson Park Wedderburn on Saturday 17 August 2019 for the Wedderburn Redbacks versus Boort Magpies game. Young people are encouraged to voice their opinions, with $300 going to the club who provides the most feedback to the Conversation Caravan.

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This session will provide you with essential first aid knowledge and skills, specific to the 0-8 year old age group.

WHERE: Boort District Health Service, 31 Kiniry St, Boort WHEN: Wednesday 28th August 2019 TIME: 7:00pm-9:00pm

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Please RSVP, including which session you are attending, to Susie Hawke, Early Years Facilitator, Strong Families , Strong Children – Loddon on 0418 811 414 or email s.hawke@ncllen.org.au

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Did you know that Victoria Police have a Museum?

Based at The World Trade Centre, Flinders Street, Melbourne, there is so much to learn about the history of Victoria Police.

They currently have an online exhibition www.policemuseum.vic.gov.au/dark-room

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Football Report Round 18

U/18's Our home and away season came to an end with a 124 point victory over Newbridge. We started strong with 4 goals in the first quarter and 5 in the second to Newbridge’s one. “Small head Ed” Caburnay kicked his tenth goal of the match in the third quarter, sealing his title as the leagues leading goal kicker with 54 goals for the season. Although the weather was challenging, we put together a strong four quarter effort and went hard all game. Our best players for the day were Ed Caburnay, Nick Skinner, Ryan Salvador and Matt Farrell. The group has put together a string of four or five high level performances and is extremely keen to play Inglewood in the qualifying final next weekend. Final Scores: Pyramid Hill 20.17.137 defeated Newbridge 2.1.13 Goals: Ed Caburnay 10, Ryan Salvador 2, Nick Skinner 2, Raiden Forster 1, Joshua Hutton 1, Joe Parsons 1, Luke Salvador 1, Matt Wilkinson 1. Brett Hercus Transport Award: Ed Caburnay. Millers Ag Supplies Award: Nick Skinner. Pyramid Bakery Cafe Award: Ryan Salvador. Special Award: Matt Farrell. Others: Luke Salvador, Matt Carroll, Tain Piercy, Carlos Ly, Joe Parsons.

Reserves A great way for the boys to cap off the perfect home and away season and build momentum going into finals. The boys certainly didn’t disappoint playing amazing footy and coming home with a massive 24 goal win. Mitch “De Goey” Dingwall booted an huge 13 goals and snagged the leading goal kicking for the league in the process. We are all very proud of Mitch “De Goey” Dingwall. Ryan “Shane” Watson was in rare form again, you could put him anywhere on the ground at the moment he is dominating the contest. Brad “Fossil” Fawcett is turning the clock back going into the midfield and winning the hard ball while spreading to get the outside ball, Brad had an outstanding game. Big NATO Moon dominated the ruck dual all day. Jack “Woodduck” Woodward was in form in the forward half kicking 4 goals and also setting up plenty of opportunities for his team mates. Aiden “Smurf” Murphy ran all day and provided a vital cog between the back line and forward line transition. Woof Woof. #upthe2s Final Scores: Pyramid Hill 25.11.161 defeated Newbridge 2.2.14 Goals: Mitch Dingwall 13, Jack Woodward 4, Xav Ryan 3, Jack Hickmott 1, Nathan Moon 1, Chris Milroy 1, Ryan Watson 1, Dave Mann 1. National Hotel Award: Mitch Dingwall. Victoria Hotel Award: Ryan Watson. Good Sports Award: Brad Fawcett. Others: Nathan Moon, Jack Woodward, Aiden Murphy, Tom Walker, Jack Hickmott, Xav Ryan.

Seniors This game was a massive day for the boys and a chance to consolidate top spot on the ladder heading into finals. The boys played well, sticking to their structures and running away with a solid 8 goal win. Bill “The Kid” Mecevski was clearly best on ground, he had an outstanding game. Andrew Dobby was in mint form again getting bulk rebounds off the half back line. Gavin “Ego” James was again on fire, it’s hard to believe how well Gav is playing at the moment, he could definitely be a smokie for the B n F this year. Scott “The Betterman” Mann was a bull on the inside of the contest. Evan “Doz” Dorrington ran all day and provided a vital link between the backline and the forward line. Young Jimmy Sala also provided plenty of run and his silky ball movement in tough conditions was something to admire. Woof Woof. #upthe1s Final Scores: Pyramid Hill 10.21.81 defeated Newbridge 3.6.24 Goals: Steven Gunther 2, Jake Willcocks 2, Gav James 1, Matt Klein-Breteler 1, Bevan Gunther 1, Scott Mann 1, Bailey George 1, Braidy Dickens 1. Victoria Hotel Award: Billy Micevski. National Hotel Award: Andrew Dobby. Others: Gav James, Scott Mann, Evan Dorrington, James Sala, Steven Gunther, Bailey Goodwin.

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1. Claude "Curls" Crow A. West Coast Eagles

2. Bernie "Gabba" Vegas B. Greater Western Sydney Giants

3. Captain Carlton C. Geelong Cats

4. Jock "One Eye" McPie D. Gold Coast Suns

5. Moz "Skeeta" Reynolds E. Richmond Tigers

6. Johnny "The Doc" Docker F. Hawthorn Hawks

7. "Slammin" Sam Tomcat G. Western Bulldogs

8. Sunny Ray & Skye H. Essendon Bombers

9. G-Man I. Sydney Swans

10. Hudson "Hawka" Knights J. Brisbane Lions

11. Ronald "Dee" Man K. Collingwood Magpies

12. Barry "Bruiser" Cracker L. Adelaide Crows

13. Tommy "Thunda" Power M. Carlton Blues

14. Tiger "Stripes" Dyer N. Fremantle Dockers

15. Trevor "Saint" Kilda O. St Kilda Saints

16. Syd "Swannie" Skilton P. Port Adelaide Power

17. Rick "The Rock" Eagle Q. Melbourne Demons

18. Woofer "Dogg" Whitten R. North Melbourne Kangaroos

1.L,2.J,3.M,4.K,5.H,6.N,7.C,8.D,9.B,10.F,11.Q,12.R,13.P,14.E,15.O,16.I,17.A,18.G

For all your agricultural and hardware needs

(Members of the AIRR Buying Group)

1 Kelly Street, Pyramid Hill Ph: 5455 7306 Fax: 5455 7488 Mob: 0427 181 461

Email: nifty@millerag.com.au Locally operated by Nev & Michelle Miller

August

Specials!

Millers Ag now offers a delivery service to farms every Wednesday. We are very fortunate to have Vaughn Herrick as our driver. For more information, please contact us on 5455 7306.

10% off Spear & Jackson 5L + 8L Sprayers!!

Ewe and Lamb lick blocks were $29, now $26!!

Solvol hand cleaner & soap in stock now!!

Check out our website

www.millerag.com.au FB @MillersAgSupplies

Hon PETER

WALSH MLA

Your State Member of

Parliament

Representing Murray Plains

Electorate

496 High Street, ECHUCA 3564

Phone: 5482 2039

Email:

peter.walsh@parliament.vic.gov.au

Farrar’s

Garage

Unigaf Gas, Mechanical Repairs & Servicing, Spare

Parts, VACC Senior Mechanic

Gladfield Rd Pyramid Hill

B.H. 5455 7057

Fresh Flowers, Plants &

Garden Wall Art

Bouquets, boxes & arrangements.

Delivery available worldwide

Margret Richie

Ph: 0427 180 011

Ah: 5455 7137

Adam Ellerton Mobile

Seed Cleaning

Phone: 0447 303 063

122 Martins Rd, Goornong 3557

adamellerton@hotmail.com

Coliban water came to visit Pyramid Hill this week, to answer your questions and understand any concerns you have.

They also brought loads of freebies such as shower heads and outdoor trigger nozzles.

If you would like one of these, come into the Neighbourhood House where there are still some available.

Did you know that they have the

Coliban Assist Program?

An in house program that supports cus-tomers in hardship.

It provides payment incentives, debt waivers, plumbers and other assistance.

Provided by our Account Solutions Team on a case by case basis.

Working in partnership with local finan-cial councillors.

Digital Water Metres:

Are coming to Pyramid Hill within 6 months and will be great for early water leak detection and monitoring usage.

Got a question or query?

Call 1300 363 200 or

Go to www.colibanwater.com.au

Van Eyk Swim

SWIMMING

LESSONS

FOR ALL AGES!

Weekly Swimming Tip:

Model safe swimming

behaviours and teach

your child to read and

follow the pool rules.

Ph. 0438 894 437

FB @Van Eyk Swim School

regionalswimclinics@outlook.com

www.regionalswimclinics.com

Pyramid Hill

News & Post

Monday – Friday

6am - 5pm

Saturday

8am - 12pm

Sunday

Newsagency 8am - 11am

Post Office Closed

Friendly service, Great range

of cards & stationery,

V/Line Tickets & much more

Phone: 5455 7036

BENDIGO BANK & FILIPINO FOOD

STORE

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

10am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm

(Filipino Food Store also open Tues 4-6pm)

Bank Closed Tuesdays

- Large range of Filipino groceries

- LBC Boxes

- 45 kg household gas bottles

-Assorted LED light bars for cars, trucks & tractors

- Camping & trailer lights.

Phone: 5455 7305

Mobile: 0428 890 188

Fax: 5455 7276

Mark.Lacey@bendigoadelaide.com.au

FOR APPOINTMENTS

PH: 5451 5220

2 COUTTS ST,

BOORT VIC 3537

BOORT MEDICAL PRACTICE

ABN : 23118243226

CONSULTING TIMES

MON TO FRI

9:00AM TO 5:00PM

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

DIAL 000

Ken Talbot

Cleaning Call Ken for all your carpet and

upholstery cleaning needs

Free quotes!

Phone: 0437 479 738

Q. How do swimmers clean themselves?

A. They wash up on the shore!

Did you know that the Titanic was the first

ocean liner to have a swimming pool?

V/LINE FROM MELBOURNE Monday – Friday Train dep Melbourne 7.41am & 6.25 pm Departs Bendigo 9.56 am & 8.34 pm Arrives Pyramid 11.07 am & 9.45 pm Tuesday and Thursday (Need to book on Thursdays) Train dep Melbourne 1.20 pm Coach dep Bendigo 3.06 pm Arrive Pyramid 4.44 pm Friday Only Train dep Melbourne 7.02pm Bendigo 8.51 Coach departs Bendigo 9.05 pm Arrives Pyramid 10.20 pm Saturday & Sunday only Train dep Melbourne 8.00 am & 6.35 pm Arrives Bendigo 10.05am & 8.38pm Arrives Pyramid 11.16 am & 9.49 pm TO MELBOURNE Monday – Friday Train dep Pyramid 8.10am & 2.06pm Arrives Bendigo 9.20 am & 3.16pm Arrives Melbourne 11.34 am & 5.25 pm Tuesday and Thursday Coach dep Pyramid 10.45 am Train dep Bendigo 12.05 pm Arrive Melbourne 2.23 pm Friday only Coach dep Pyramid 5.15 pm Arrives Bendigo 6.30 pm Train Arrives Melbourne 8.43 pm Saturday only Train dep Pyramid 8.03 am & 2.26pm Arrives Bendigo 9.16 am & 3.39 pm Arrives Melbourne 11.23 am & 5.44 pm Sunday only Train dep Pyramid 8.03 am & 5.25pm Arrives Bendigo 9.16 am & 6.38 pm Arrives Melbourne 11.23 am & 8.44pm

Pyramid Hill Recycle Centre

& Tip

Opening Hours

Sunday - 8 - 12 noon

Tuesday - 1 - 5 pm

ISA Browns 21 weeks old

Point of lay

Fully wormed & vaccinated.

$25 each, plenty available.

Call Lisa - 0488 366 318

Quinlans Water Deliveries

Loads Of Water Will Be Delivered Anywhere For

Domestic, Stock, Swimming Pools

7 DAYS A WEEK.

John & Julie Quinlan

Phone - 03 5456 7408

Mobile - 0428 567 408

MAYORAL COLUMN

Detox Your Home

Loddon Shire residents who wish to dispose of unwanted household chemicals are encouraged to take advantage of the Detox Your Home chemical drop off program, which is coming to Bendigo this month. If you have any unwanted or out-of-date household chemicals around your house, shed or garage, this safe, free and easy-to-use service allows you to dispose of common household chemicals. Household chemicals can be dangerous. It is not safe to throw chemical products out with your regular rubbish collection. If disposed of incorrectly they can harm your family and your pets, add extra fuel to a house fire, release toxic fumes and pollute the environment for future generations. Bendigo’s Detox your Home event will be held on Saturday 24 August from 9am to 3pm at the Eaglehawk Eco Centre, 189 Upper California Gully Road. More information on this free program is at www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/detoxyourhome

Conversation Caravan Continues It’s Tour

The Conversation Caravan is continuing its tour around our Shire to hear the views and thoughts of young people. The Conversation Caravan is part of consultation with young people around the development of the Loddon Shire Youth Strategy. So far the caravan has made stops at East Loddon P-12 College, Pyramid Hill College and the Bridgewater Oval (for the Bridgewater versus Newbridge game). I had the privilege of attending the Conversation Caravan session at Pyramid Hill College on 26 July. It was fantastic to see our young people providing their thoughts about what they would like to see in our Shire.

The next stop for the Conversation Caravan will be the Wedderburn versus Boort game at Wedderburn’s Donaldson Park on 17 August. The visit will include discussing and reviewing the Conversation Caravan’s findings so far from its consultation with young people.

Loddon Visitor Information Centre Seeking Volunteers

The Loddon Visitor Information Centre is keen to hear from volunteers who would like to become part of an enthusiastic team that enjoys helping visitors and sharing knowledge about our region. Volunteers are needed on Sundays or public holidays and can be limited to three hours per year. Shifts are from 10am to 1pm and 1pm to 4pm. Volunteers can nominate their preferred month and shift. As well as the opportunity to share the hidden gems of our Shire, volunteering at the centre provides the chance to connect with other volunteers, meet new residents and visitors to our region from around Australia and overseas.

If you are new to the Shire volunteering at the centre is a great way to meet people. For students who have just finished school, volunteering can help you gain some valuable work experience. To find out more about volunteering at the Loddon Visitor Information Centre and get an information pack, contact the centre on 5494 1257.

I’d also like to take this opportunity to welcome back Council’s Tourism and Marketing Officer

Robyn Vella. Robyn works very closely with our business and tourism outlets and is a great

champion for our Shire.

FIREWOOD

FOR SALE

$110 6x4 trailer load

$220 ute load

(approx. 2 x trailer loads)

Joe: 0477 228 788

or

Carmen: 0427 557 336

S0licitor Pyramid Hill & District

By Appointment

Mobile Consultations: Home/Farm/Business/Work

Mark Ryan Legal GP

Phone: 0429 580 035 Fax: 5483 7701

E: mark@legalgp.com.au W: www.legalgp.com.au

OBLIGATION FREE Initial phone consultation or advice

kidsROCK Church of Christ Hall

3:30pm to 5:00pm

27th August

10th September

15th October Open for children 5 years old or

Prep -Year 8 to enjoy

Games, Stories,

Craft & Singing $1

Call Gwen Searle

Ph. 5410 7474

Presbyterian

Tyndale Church, Victoria Street

All Services 2.30 pm

Contact Mr Ern Miller

St. Thomas’

Anglican Church

Sunday August 18th

9.00am Join with UCA

at Tyndale Church

Sunday August 25th

11.00am Eucharist

Enquiries please phone

Minister: Rev’d Pam Lawry

Ph: 0428 368 338

Church of Christ Kelly Street

11 am Worship Service ______________________________

Uniting Church

Tyndale Church, Victoria Street

Worship Services

1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday 9am

2nd Sunday 9am at St. Thomas

4th Sunday 11am at St. Thomas

__________________

Catholic Services Victoria Street

St Patrick's Pyramid Hill

Every Saturday 6:30pm Except 10th August 2019 at 6:00pm

(Confirmation Mass - Bishop Leslie)

Q: Why didn't anyone laugh at the gardener's

jokes?

A: Because they were too corny!

Q: How did the tomato court the corn?

A: He whispered sweet nothings into her ear.

Q: What did the corn say when he got

complimented?

A: Aww, shucks!

Q: What do you get when a Corn cob is

runover by a truck?

A: "Creamed" corn.

Q: What do you call the best

student at Corn school?

A: The "A"corn.